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+{"content": "In this article for\nNew York Law Journal, attorneys Mario Mancuso, Anthony Rapa, Sanjay Mullick and Anais Bourbon discuss two recent settlement agreements between the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and non-U.S. financial institutions, and important lessons for non-U.S. banks and non-U.S. companies conducting global transactions.\nThe U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently issued two settlement agreements on consecutive days with non-U.S. financial institutions, which affirm the extensive reach of U.S. economic sanctions and underscore the government’s increased industry compliance expectations. On Aug. 26, OFAC reached a $2,329,991 settlement with Bank of China (UK) Limited, a financial institution located in London. On Aug. 27, OFAC reached an $862,318 settlement with First Bank SA, located in Romania, and its U.S. parent, JC Flowers & Co. The settlement agreements offer several important lessons for non-U.S. banks and non-U.S. companies conducting global transactions.\n1. Transactions by non-U.S. persons can still be subject to OFAC sanctions. OFAC stated that from 2014 to 2016, Bank of China (UK) processed Sudan-related payments via U.S. correspondent banks. Its processing payments “through the U.S. financial system” constituted exporting financial services from the United States, in apparent violation of the Sudan sanctions, which in 2017 were repealed. Similarly, OFAC stated that from 2016 to 2018, First Bank processed payments for individuals and entities located in Iran and Syria through U.S. banks. Doing so constituted an indirect exportation of financial services and “caused U.S. financial institutions to export financial services” to Iran and Syria in apparent violation of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) and Syrian Sanctions Regulations. OFAC emphasized the importance of non-U.S. financial institutions understanding the scope of U.S. sanctions on transactions processed via the U.S. financial system or within the United States. 2. Transactions in non-U.S. currency can still be subject to OFAC sanctions. OFAC explained that between October 2018 and March 2019, First Bank processed payments involving or for the benefit of Iranian parties that were actually denominated in Euros and occurred “outside the U.S. financial system.” Nonetheless, in June 2018 JC Flowers had acquired a majority ownership interest in First Bank, making the bank a subsidiary of a U.S. person. Under the ITSR, a non-U.S. person that is “owned or controlled by a United States person” is subject to the Iran sanctions (as well as the Cuba sanctions) to the same extent as a U.S. person. OFAC emphasized that it was important to monitor newly acquired subsidiaries for compliance, as U.S. sanctions can apply to entities “without a physical presence in the United States.” 3. Parties must make use of information about their counterparties. OFAC stated that Bank of China (UK) had communications from one customer indicating it maintained a branch in Sudan, as well as know-your-customer documentation from another customer indicating it was an entity registered in Sudan. OFAC added, however, that “despite having account and transactional information indicating the Sudanese connection the accounts,” the bank’s internal customer database did not include reference to Sudan in the name or address field of either customer. OFAC emphasized that the case highlights the importance of ensuring that know-your-customer information “is integrated holistically throughout internal databases that inform compliance decisions.” 4. Parties have a duty to make reasonable inquiries. OFAC stated that Bank of China (UK)’s staff failed to appropriately evaluate and escalate potential transactions that provided indications of ties to Sudan. OFAC similarly stated that First Bank “had actual knowledge or reason to know” it was processing payments on behalf of parties in Iran and Syria. Under OFAC’s Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines (Enforcement Guidelines), OFAC states that it will consider whether a party had—or should have had—reason to know “based on all readily available information and with the exercise of reasonable due diligence.” Here, OFAC highlighted that it is important that potential sanctions concerns “are appropriately flagged and escalated when a sanctions nexus may be present.” 5. Senior management must be involved and engaged in compliance. OFAC stated that following the apparent violations, Bank of China (UK) was establishing an executive level committee responsible for implementation of compliance procedures, which ultimately reports to its Board of Directors. Similarly, with respect to First Bank, OFAC stated that the bank had issued a new global sanctions policy, following approval by its Supervisory Board. OFAC’s Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments (Compliance Framework) calls for senior management, e.g., senior leadership, executives, and/or Board of Directors, to review and approve an organization’s sanctions compliance program (SCP), describing such a commitment as a “critical factor” in determining the SCP’s success. Conversely, under OFAC’s Enforcement Guidelines, lack of management oversight can be viewed as “disregard for its responsibility to comply” with sanctions, an aggravating factor in determining penalties. 6. Internal controls must continuously be improved. OFAC stated that the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) payment messages processed by Bank of China (UK) for the transactions at issue did not include references to Sudan, despite the bank having such information in communications from one customer and in its know-your-customer documentation for another customer. OFAC indicated that Bank of China (UK) represented to OFAC that it would apply a centralized customer due diligence function firm-wide, “to strengthen internal controls.” Under the Compliance Framework, OFAC has indicated that an essential component of an SCP is internal controls, “to identify, interdict, [and] escalate,” and to “report and keep records on activity that may be prohibited by” OFAC sanctions. 7. Self-reporting means disclosing before the U.S. government becomes aware. OFAC indicated that Bank of China (UK) made a voluntary self-disclosure, having conducted an internal investigation after a particular customer’s payment request. However, while OFAC also indicated that First Bank made a voluntary self-disclosure, OFAC indicated that the bank conducted an internal investigation after the National Bank of Romania (the country’s central bank) flagged one of its transactions. As other regulators and stakeholders such as central and commercial banks may identify compliance issues, there can be an incentive for companies to submit an initial notification of an apparent violation to OFAC quickly and then initiate an investigation, to preserve voluntariness credit.\nUnder OFAC’s Enforcement Guidelines, generally a voluntary self-disclosure is defined as the self-initiated notification to OFAC of an apparent violation “prior to or at the same time that OFAC or any other federal, state, or local government agency or official, discovers” it. Though in one of these cases a non-U.S. government agency learned about the apparent violation first, in both cases OFAC credited the parties with having made a voluntary self-disclosure.\n8. Self-reporting can lead to meaningful mitigation. With respect to Bank of China (UK), which processed 111 payments concerning Sudan totaling over $40 million, OFAC indicated that the applicable statutory maximum civil monetary penalty was over $99 million. However, in applying the Enforcement Guidelines to conclude that the case did not represent a particularly serious violation of the law calling for a strong enforcement response (“non-egregious”) and recognizing that it had been voluntarily self-disclosed, OFAC determined that the applicable base civil monetary penalty amount was just over $4.3 million.\nFor First Bank, which processed 98 transactions concerning Iran and Syria totaling over $3.5 million, OFAC indicated that the applicable statutory maximum civil monetary penalty was over $31 million, but similarly determined that the applicable base civil monetary penalty amount was just over $1.7 million. Given OFAC’s consideration that mitigating factors such as cooperation outweighed aggravating factors such as knowledge, the figures were further reduced to the ultimate settlement amounts of just over $2.3 million and $862,318, respectively.\n9. OFAC will consider compliance programs in determining penalties. In both settlement agreements, OFAC explained that its Compliance Framework provides its perspective on the “essential components” of an SCP, which are (1) management commitment; (2) risk assessment; (3) internal controls; (4) testing and auditing; and (5) training. OFAC added that it may incorporate these components into its “evaluation of apparent violations and resolution of investigations resulting in settlements.” Ultimately, the extent of each sanctions compliance program is risk-based depending on a number of factors; for example, OFAC described Bank of China (UK) as a “commercially sophisticated financial institution” involved in processing international transactions, holding it to a higher standard. Nonetheless, the existence of a compliance program not only can help avoid sanctions violations, but also can help reduce potential penalties in the event violations still occur. 10. OFAC may expect extensive remedial measures. OFAC stated that Bank of China (UK) represented that it was conducting an annual enterprise-wide sanctions risk assessment by business line that “incorporates internal audit testing and integrates input from external consultants.” Similarly, OFAC stated that First Bank represented it “more than doubled its compliance staffing overseeing sanctions.” Steps like these require additional personnel and resources, both internally and externally, to demonstrate to OFAC a commitment to safeguard against a recurrence of prior compliance deficiencies. They also demonstrate that, though a voluntary self-disclosure may result in a significant penalty discount, it can come with its own additional costs. Conclusion\nOFAC’s settlement agreements serve as a reminder that the reach of U.S. sanctions is extensive; parties must be diligent and vigilant about their counterparties and transactions; compliance and controls must be coordinated, elevated and continuously improved; voluntary self-disclosure can afford substantial mitigation; and meaningful remedial measures may be necessary to avoid further penalties.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9310244917869568}
+{"content": "Owned media refers to the media that your company owns, including websites, blogs, social media accounts, and web magazines.\nWith SE Design's owned media support service, you receive results-based proposals, the unique knowledge we’ve accumulated by developing our own media, and content editing and production expertise nurtured in the publishing industry. In 2020, we conducted eight times more in-house media sessions and gained three times more leads than the previous year.\nMedia launches won’t take off due to lack of internal resources.\nDifficulty in attracting more customers through owned media.\nStruggling to design concepts and personas.\nCan't objectively grasp the appeal and advantages of your products, services.\nTo effectively leverage media in your marketing strategy, you need to understand the characteristics of each type of media and organize their roles. For example, web-based content must be easy to understand and navigate.\nYou must tailor your content not only to your personas, but also to the stages of the purchasing funnel, such as the awareness stage and the purchase stage. SE Design sets content design policies for each target persona and stage of purchase with specific proposals to enhance design, reorganize categories, and improve content read-through rate.\nFor your website to run as optimally as possible, you must look ahead in the design phase. We ensure stress-free operation by considering aspects that can cause headaches after building a website; from creating and managing update schedules to improving updateability by introducing a CMS and designing failure-response processes.\nFor owned media, simply creating and publishing articles won't produce results. To create content, you need to stand in your user's shoes, which requires careful preparation from the planning and design stages. We maximize the appeal of your products and services with content planning and editing skills developed in the publishing industry.\nWritten articles are essential for continuous success with owned media. However, many companies fall short of their goals due to a lack of internal writing skills. Support from our network of editors ensures that you're always delivering high-quality articles.\nSE Design produces over 100 case studies per year in a wide range of genres, including web marketing, app development, and IoT. We leverage this experience to create content tailored to your business, providing high-quality, attention-grabbing articles to make your owned media a success.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9883557558059692}
+{"content": "Translation by Yehoshua Siskin\nRecent unhappy news has damaged our mood. A new wave of the coronavirus is upon us. There are thousands of new daily cases in Israel and there is even talk of another lockdown. In this time of anxiety, the word \"simcha\" (joy/happiness) appears 7 times in our Torah portion of the week. When we examine the context, we discover that happiness does not necessarily arrive when everything is calm and perfect and we are getting everything we want. Instead, happiness is most likely to come when we give to others and share our joy with them.\nHere is an example.\n\"And you shall rejoice in your Festival - you, and your son, and your daughter, and your manservant, and your maidservant, and the Levite, and the stranger, and the orphan, and the widow, who are within your gates\" (Deuteronomy 16:14). In other words, happiness includes sharing with the needy and the weak around us. Time after time, happiness appears in our Torah portion when it includes the servant, the widow, the stranger, the orphan, and the poor. Happiness takes us outside the \"I\" and into the \"we.\" Happiness involves giving and not taking. Could it be that searching for those who are alone or sick or needy in our neighborhood, and reaching out to our own family members who are both near and far away - is the road to personal happiness?\nThis Torah portion takes us down a fascinating road. It's not a road where we find happiness through achievement on the one hand or quiet repose on the other, but a road where we care about others and share with them. In the Torah, this is the road that leads to happiness - a revolutionary kind of happiness to be sure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5665899515151978}
+{"content": "Hackers and scammers use sophisticated techniques to conduct cyberattacks. With each passing year, the number of cyberattacks on organizations and businesses continues to rise. No matter what the scale of a company, no one is immune to a cyberattack. Small-, medium-, and large-scale companies all face the threat of cyberattack.\nCyberattacks are devastating for a company’s reputation. Customers lose trust in a company, and it can be difficult for a business to retain customers. They can make it hard for companies to bounce back after a cyberattack. Small companies are more likely to go out of business in the aftermath of a cyberattack. Apart from this, organizations have to bear financial losses as well.\nCompanies are investing more in cybersecurity measures. However, more needs to be done since hackers novel techniques to conduct cyberattacks. In addition to this, many companies have poor practices when it comes to network and application safety. Another reason why businesses become a common target of cybercriminals is because of a lack of employee training. Companies tend to suffer as a result of employee negligence because it leads to cyberattacks. Hence, companies must invest in ransomware removal services.\nHere are a few cybersecurity statistics and facts to provide you some perspective:\nAccording to Google, there are over two million phishing sites on the web. 94% of malicious software is sent through email. Healthcare facilities faced losses of $7.13 million due to data breaches. 43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses. According to Ponemon, the cost of a cyberattack is $5 million. What is a Ransomware Attack?\nRansomware is the most common cyberattack that organizations face. It involves a hacker injecting malicious software into a system and blocking access to it. They then proceed to ask for a ransom in exchange for access to sensitive and private data. Once the ransom amount is paid, the hacker will provide access to the data.\nIn the US, the year 2019 was when 996 government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities faced ransomware attacks. It led to a loss of $7.5 billion. Cyberattacks like these disrupt everyday processes. In extreme cases, it puts the lives of individuals at risk. For instance, cyberattacks against healthcare facilities led to emergency patients being redirected elsewhere. Hence, essential care during the critical condition of patients could not be given. In addition to this, surveillance services were down for a while.\nHere are a few ransomware statistics:\nIn the US, ransomware led to a loss of $915 million in 2020. The average ransomware payment was around $154,108 in the last quarter of 2020. Two out of every five SMBs (small-to-medium businesses) have been a victim of a ransomware attack. The main cause of a ransomware attack is a weak password, phishing emails, and lack of awareness.\nRansomware attacks often make use of social engineering techniques to benefit from vulnerabilities in human behavior.\nWhat is Social Engineering?\nSocial engineering involves techniques used to manipulate the behavior of an individual. Cybercriminals use social engineering to lure people into downloading malicious software on their phones, laptops, and other devices. The victim unknowingly downloads the software that leads to a cyberattack. It can lead to the theft of private data. A hacker may prevent access to your system and data. In other cases, a hacker may secretly collect information.\nEmail scams involve social engineering. An unsuspecting person may open an email thinking it is from a friend. The email may ask them to download an attachment or click a link. Either way, it leads to a virus infecting your system.\nAccording to a research paper, social engineering involves four phases. These are as follows:\nGathering information:This stage involves gathering information that is specific to the target. Developing a relationship:This stage involves developing a relationship with the target through email and telephone calls. Exploitation:This stage involves benefiting from the relationship with the target to infiltrate a system. Implementation:This stage is when the hacker fulfills the purpose of the cyberattack.\nThe following are some social engineering techniques:\n1: Phishing\nPhishing is one of the most common tactics used by scammers to conduct a cyberattack. A scammer sends emails to people posing as an individual from a reputable company or a friend.\nHere are a few ways to circumvent a phishing attempt:\nCheck the email address of the sender. Only open an email if it is from a reliable source. Otherwise, delete it. 3Do not click a click that you are unsure of. Likewise, do not download files that are not from known email addresses. Use reliable anti-virus software to detect any viruses or malicious software that may be present on your system. Avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi since it is unsecured. Hackers often find access to systems through public Wi-FI. Do not share email addresses and passwords through email, even if it is someone you know. Avoid opening links to web pages that you receive via SMS and text messages. 2: Baiting\nAnother technique used by scammers is to lure the victim by pretending to exchange information with them. However, the “data” that the scammer shares is malicious software that may cause the system to crash. In this case, the hacker benefits from human error.\n3: Vishing\nVoice phishing, known as vishing for short, is a ransomware attack where the hacker contacts a person through the telephone. Through vishing, a hacker may persuade you to provide access to sensitive data. The hacker would probably have performed a background check and done prior research before calling the unsuspecting individual. They may also create a sense of urgency so that the victim feels compelled to provide valuable information. Hence, a hacker exploits human behavior and forces them to provide information, such as full name, email address, passwords, etc. Sometimes, a hacker may target an employee of a company to collect information. They may pose as a person from a law enforcement agency. In other cases, they may pose as a customer.\nConclusion\nRansomware attacks are unique because they exploit human behavior. Social engineering is a tactic that hackers and scammers use to trick people. Organizations have suffered heavily from such attacks. Hence, they need to invest in cybersecurity measures. Most importantly, they must train their staff against such attacks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5241075754165649}
+{"content": "Those who are too close to their mothers might be called mama's boys, and those who aren't close enough could be imputed to neglecting their mothers. What are they to consider when deciding the right distance to keep from their son?\nNumber 1: Physical Connection.\nIn early childhood, males need the warmth of their mothers' touch. However, this need changes as the boy grow. Even after their sons grow up, most moms tend to treat them like little boys. However, don't be irritated if your son asks you not to kiss him when he's dropping him off at school or when his friends are around. If he does not like your affection in public places, stop doing it. As he grows into a teenager, the physical gap between you and him widens. Stop showing affection in public if he doesn't like it.\nNumber 2: Emotional Connection.\nThe physical connection might be broken in adolescence, but once he is past the adrenaline rush, the emotional connection remains. Therefore, he will recognize the importance of being emotionally connected with you, and he will always know that you are there to protect him and support him.\nNumber 3: Life-Long Connection.\nWhenever the boy grows up, his bonding with his mother is always there. As he grows up and becomes a man, his priorities change. As a family man, he must balance his time between his children, wife, and career. If the mother understands this paradigm shift, her relationship with her son will flourish. Allow him to make his own decisions, let him consult his wife on important matters, and most importantly, accept his wife into your family. You will increase your son's respect for you by doing this.\nIt is important to periodically evaluate your relationship, or at various stages of your son's development. The bond is not rigid; it needs to change as times change. A lack of flexibility could result in cracks in the relationship. I encourage you to clarify your current relationship with your son. There will be no challenge you can’t face if you dare to do this work.\nThank you, don't forget to follow us. Bye\nSources\nhttps://www.artofmanliness.com/people/family/blow-up-your-relationship-with-your-mother-and-get-one-step-closer-to-being-the-man-you-want-to-be/\nContent created and supplied by: marriedBOY (via Opera News )\nOpera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform See More", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6902450323104858}
+{"content": "Browsing Research Output by Title\nNow showing items 2726-2745 of 6586\nGuaranteed income insurance and occupational disability: an Employee perspectiveThis research report is the result of a collaboration between AG Insurance and Vlerick Business School with the objective of gaining insights into employees’ personal experiences and expectations about occupational disability, and the employer’s role in this respect. Hampering the change: Consequences of the CEO's strategic commitment under managerial discretionCEOs play a central role for the strategic outcomes of their firms. Although research has provided many insights about the factors determining CEOs' openness toward strategic changes, the consequences of these attitudes have not been sufficiently investigated. To assess the consequences of willingness for change at the CEO level, we used the concepts of Commitment to the Status Quo (CSQ) (i.e., the belief in the enduring correctness of current strategies) and evaluate its effects for strategic persistence under the moderating role of managerial discretion. Our sample is based on 178 publicly traded firms in Germany over 10 years. Our results show that CSQ at the CEO level is crucial for strategic development only in situations of sufficiently high managerial discretion. Namely, a significant impact of the CEO's mental attitude is observable only in scenarios with high product differentiability, high market growth, bad past performance, or small companies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6014787554740906}
+{"content": "On the other hand, if we also have a stand where we offer juices all day, but at a fixed price and where customers B and C can meet their needs, this is a service-based SLA. Define carefully. A vendor can optimize SLA definitions to ensure that they are met. For example, metrik Incident Response Time must ensure that the provider responds to an incident within a minimum of minutes. However, some vendors may fulfill the SLA 100% by providing an automated response to an incident report. Clients should clearly define LSAs to represent the intent of the service level. Ideally, SLAs should be tailored to the technology or business goals of the engagement. Misthewriting can have a negative impact on agreement pricing, service quality, and customer experience. That`s why measurability is important…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7036292552947998}
+{"content": "Human islet antigen reactive CD4+ memory T cells (IAR T cells) play a key role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D). Using single cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) to identify T cell receptors (TCRs) in IAR T cells, we identified a multi-specific class of T1D-associated T cell receptors (TCRs) that share TCR alpha chains between individuals (“public”). We isolated IAR T cells from blood of healthy, new onset and established T1D donors using multiplexed CD154 enrichment and identified paired TCR alpha/beta sequences from 2767 individual cells. More than a quarter of TCR junctions were shared between 2 or more cells (“expanded”) and 29/47 (~62%) of expanded TCRs tested showed specificity for islet antigen epitopes. Public TCRs sharing TCR alpha junctions were most prominent in new onset T1D. Public TCR sequences were more germline-like than unique or ‘private’ TCRs, and had shorter junction sequences, suggestive of fewer random nucleotide insertions. Public TCR alpha junctions were often paired with mismatched TCR beta junctions in TCRs; remarkably, a subset of these TCRs exhibited cross-reactivity towards distinct islet antigen peptides. Our findings demonstrate a prevalent population of IAR T cells with diverse specificities determined by TCRs with restricted TCR alpha junctions and germline-constrained antigen recognition properties. Since these “innate”-like TCRs differ from previously described immunodominant TCR beta chains in autoimmunity, they have implications for fundamental studies of disease drivers, as well as translational application to the identification of immune biomarkers and targets for TCR-based therapeutics. In the present proposal, we seek to extend these findings with IAR T cells in blood to spleen.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8156477212905884}
+{"content": "This evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of six distinct anti-HBT bullying initiatives on their own merit and relative to each other. Specifically, it seeks to determine how effective each initiative has been - independently and relatively - in helping schools to prevent and respond to HBT bullying and to create an inclusive school environment for LGBT pupils and their families. The investigation also seeks to identify and understand how any improvements have been achieved. Differences relating to the intervention activities or the samples (i.e. types of schools targeted) will be considered and factored into the analysis.\nAs part of the evaluation, a cost-effectiveness analysis will be conducted for each separate initiative.\nRead more about the background, aims and methodology of the project.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9852831959724426}
+{"content": "A group of approximately 200 active-duty Soldiers who have been assisting with fighting the Dixie Fire in northern California, were released on September 30. The Soldiers, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, WA, worked tirelessly on the Dixie Fire, assisting with various fireline operational duties. For a month, they worked alongside other firefighting resources battling California’s second largest wildfire in history. The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) and the Department of Defense (DoD) have been wildland firefighting partner for decades, working together to provide aircraft and personnel to serve as wildland firefighters. This is the 40th time since 1987 that active-duty military personnel have been mobilized to serve as wildland firefighters.\nAdditionally, the four remaining Modular Aerial Firefighting Systems (MAFFS-equipped) C-130 aircraft were released at the end of the operational period on Wednesday, September 29, effectively ending the current mobilization of MAFFS-equipped aircraft for wildland firefighting support. In total, there were eight aircraft in the MAFFS program that were used to bolster wildfire suppression efforts when all commercial airtankers were fully committed or not readily available. The initial activation of the MAFFS occurred on June 25, a month earlier than in 2020 and the earliest activation in a decade.\n“The DoD provided significant contributions to our efforts to reduce threats from wildland fires by providing critical resources, such as eight Modular Aerial Firefighting Systems (MAFFS), two Digital Real Time Infrared (DRTI) platforms, and a half battalion of active-duty military personnel for firefighting. These military resources were crucial in our efforts to manage and suppress many fires throughout the Country,” said Josh Simmons, NMAC Chair. “The NMAC, sincerely appreciate and thank the Department of Defense for their assistance and continued partnership to protect communities, infrastructure, and valuable cultural and natural resources.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9660568237304688}
+{"content": "(Pocket-lint) – By now, most people are aware of phishing, the internet-based scam wherein emails are sent to you with the ultimate objective of scaring you into sharing personal credit card details and information. If phishing wasn’t bad enough, scammers are now taking things further with vishing, currently one of the fastest-rising scams. Similar to phishing, this new malicious practice focuses on gathering your sensitive information via phone calls and texts.\nHowever, CallApp is here to put an end to vishing or at least prevent you from falling prey to it. It’s currently one of the leading Caller ID and Call Recorder apps used to block robocalls, reveal the caller’s information and record suspicious calls. With over 100 million users, CallApp aims to put an end to the malicious practice of vishing, giving you all the information necessary to protect yourself and your phone.\nBelow, we explore the vishing scam in greater detail and discuss how CallApp protects you from vishing.\nWhat is Vishing?\nVishing is extremely similar to phishing, the widespread internet scam wherein emails are sent to gather your personal information. In fact, the name “vishing” is derived from “voice phishing” because it follows the same principles as phishing, but over voice calls on the phone rather than through emails.\nVishing is a scam wherein phone calls or voice messages are left to deceive innocent individuals into sharing personal information. The scammer on the other end of the line may pretend to be a representative of the government or your bank, and they might ask you to provide important details to “confirm” your identity.\nThey usually outline an alarming situation, such as your banks being put on hold or suspicious transactions in your card, in order to hook you. Once you’re hooked and scared, they ask you to share some personal information, such as credit card information, social security number, bank information, your mother’s maiden name, etc.\nIt’s also worth noting that these malicious agents may dangle a potential lifeline in front of you. They might suggest that the situation can be resolved if you act quickly and share the necessary information. The goal is to override your ability to make sensible decisions and share the information without giving it much thought.\nFurthermore, vishing scammers are trained to override your defences and get you to comply. Even well-educated and sceptical individuals often fall prey to these scammers. That’s why you need an application that can protect you and your phone from vishing, and that’s where CallApp steps into the picture.\nHow does CallApp protect you from Vishing?\nCallApp is one of the world’s leading Caller ID apps for Android devices, with over 100 million active users. This app automatically identifies calls, reveals the number’s location and source, and blocks spam messages. It includes a wide range of features that can protect you and your phone against vishing. We highlight some of the most notable features below.\nCaller ID\nYou can automatically identify the source of all phone calls from unknown or unwanted numbers. This feature also reveals if the caller is a telemarketer or spam. If the caller is identified as a spammer, as most vishing scammers are, you can ignore the call. A number verification feature also confirms whether the number displayed is actually the caller’s real number, preventing them from spoofing other sources.\nCall Blocker\nVishing scammers don’t easily take “no” for an answer and may repeatedly call until you pick up. If you receive a spam call, you can add it to your blacklist with a single tap, so you’re never bothered by the scammer again.\nCall Recorder\nIf you receive a call that sounds suspicious, you can instantly record it with a single tap. This can help you gather hard proof against vishing scammers, which you can then pass over to the relevant authorities.\nOther Features\nCallApp offers a wide range of essential features that go beyond protecting you from cybercriminals. Some of these features can also improve your day-to-day phone usage and serve additional value. Below, we list some of the additional features you might find interesting:\nVideo Ringtones:You can choose a different video ringtone for all your contacts. This allows you to revise your favourite memories with the caller whenever they reach out. Contacts:Whenever someone calls, you receive all of their information, including name, photo, number location, birthday, social media, email, and much more. WhatsApp to Non-Contacts:One of WhatsApp’s peskiest features is that you have to add new numbers into your contacts to message with them. CallApp allows you to circumvent this and message any number without saving them in your contacts.\nCallApp has a wide range of brilliant features that can protect you from vishing, spammers, and telemarketers, while simultaneously improving your mobile experience. The best part is that it’s completely free, so there’s no harm in giving it a go!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8661926984786987}
+{"content": "Abstract An entrepreneur conceptualizes and rationalizes the creation of the new enterprise through the use of inductive analogical or metaphorical reasoning. Such reasoning sets the stage for commercialization of the enterprise and helps clarify its purpose and justification particularly in the face of adverse environmental contexts. After providing a review of literature on creation of a new enterprise, sensemaking and inductive reasoning, we use a narrative case study methodology to present the story of a small enterprise located in Peshawar Pakistan. Through the perspective of a female entrepreneur interpretations and details of her work, her struggles and her views about her enterprise are provided. By presenting this case we argue that inductive reasoning by the entrepreneur is shaped by three determinants. These include conceptualizing the opportunity through a narrative on the wider norms and values of the society and the entrepreneur's role within the society. Secondly, rationalizing the opportunity through a narration of personal life and events before and after the enterprise was created. Thirdly, using analogies or metaphors in the form of drivers influencing the new enterprise and how the entrepreneur has or is managing them. Keywords: 'Inductive Reasoning'; 'Analogy'; 'Metaphor', 'Sensemaking'", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7639647126197815}
+{"content": "On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint in the Eastern District of Michigan against Robert Shumake, Willard Jackson, Nicole Birch, 420 Real Estate, LLC, Vincent Petrescu and truCrowd, Inc. for misleading and fraudulent sale of securities through crowdfunding.\nAccording to the complaint, 420 Real Estate and the now defunct company Transatlantic Real Estate, LLC offered securities on truCrowd’s platform, which were marketed to the public as an opportunity for investors to acquire shares in real estate that would be leased to companies growing cannabis. However, the complaint states that none of the money raised through the crowdfunding was used to acquire or improve cannabis real estate and hundreds of thousands of proceeds from the offers have been diverted for Shamake’s, Jackson’s and Birch’s personal benefit, with none of the investors receiving any return on their investment.\nThe SEC alleges that Shumake is the driving force behind both 420 Real Estate’s and Transatlantic Real Estate’s offerings, but hid his participation in the scheme to hide his past criminal conviction for a mortgage fraud scheme. The claim purports that Shumake convinced Birch to be the CEO of Transatlantic Real Estate and Jackson to be the CEO of 420 Real Estate in order to hide his criminal past from investors and the SEC.\nAllegedly, from September 2018 through May 2019, Shumake and Birch offered and sold securities of Transatlantic Real Estate through truCrowd’s platform, and from May 2019 through June 2020, Shumake and Jackson offered and sold securities of 420 Real Estate again through truCrowd’s platform. The complaint states that Transatlantic Real Estate raised $1,020,100 from approximately 2,000 investors on truCrowd’s website with $358,311 of the offering being diverted to Birch and her firm and $304,709 of the offering being diverted to Shumake and his company. Further, the complaint states that 420 Real Estate raised approximately $888,180 from approximately 2,000 investors with $280,608 of the total offering being diverted to Jackson and $114,029 being diverted to Shumake.\nThe SEC argues that truCrowd and its CEO Vincent Petrescu acted as gatekeepers by selecting which issuers could use its platform and are therefore responsible for taking measures to reduce the risk of fraud allegedly conducted by its co-defendants. The SEC is suing Petrescu and truCrowd for violating Section 4A(a)(5) of the Securities Act and Rules 300(c)(2).\nAdditionally, the SEC is suing Shumake, Jackson, Birch and 420 Real Estate for defrauding purchasers of securities under Section 17(a) of the securities act and failure to file registration statements with the SEC under Section 5(a) and (c) of the Securities Act.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.694694995880127}
+{"content": "Even though infants are frequent vehicle travellers, little is known about the effect of vibrations on their comfort and health. Some studies have characterised the vibrational response of infant car seats, while others have focussed on the physiological responses of infants secured in infant car seats under varying operating conditions (stationary, vertically simulated or varying infant postures). The void identified in the current literature is - the relationship between in-vehicle multi-axis vibration input to a new-born infant seated in an infant car seat, and the resulting changes in posture and cardiorespiratory response of the infant. This study aims to form a basis for future studies seeking to investigate the effect of vehicle vibration on healthy, term infants by establishing a comprehensive method and investigating the multi-axis transmissibility of the infant car seat and subsequent vibration input that infants may experience during testing. The relationship between the responses of infants to vehicle vibration and the vibration frequencies, -magnitudes or -directions can be used to design infant car seats that not only provide protection in the event of a crash, but also promote the health of the infant under normal driving conditions.A comprehensive method was developed for an investigation into the effect of vehicle vibrations on new-born infants. Aspects addressed in this method include quantifying the vibration input to the infant, tracking the infant’s change in posture and measuring their cardiorespiratory response.As the proposed method relies on in-field testing, the road inputs and speed of the vehicle have been identified as aspects that may influence the vibration input to infants. The mission profile was selected such that it includes road inputs typically found during suburban driving. The vehicle speed was found to have a statistically significant (p < 0.05) influence on the vibrational response of the vehicle body, and based on available difference thresholds, will be perceptible by adult occupants. Whether these differences will result in different responses between infants remains to be investigated. The transmissibility of the infant car seat was determined over the selected mission profile. Although frequencies could be identified where the infant car seat amplified the vibration input to infants, the coherencies determined for the in-vehicle measurements made it challenging to interpret the transfer functions obtained.If the findings presented in this study are considered during investigations into the response of infants to vehicle vibration, a holistic approach will be followed which considers many of the aspects that may influence the observed responses. This should provide meaningful insight into the effect of vehicle vibration on the health of infants under normal driving conditions, as this effect has not been investigated before.\nDescription:\nDissertation (MEng)--University of Pretoria, 2019.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6949901580810547}
+{"content": "While high external performance expectations often improve performance, they can also have the opposite effect. Research shows that high-performance expectations can increase the embarrassment of those who experience early setbacks, reducing their motivation to persist and leading, ultimately, to failure.\nResearch shows that when faced with negative attention for their lack of diversity, companies strive to reach the level of diversity found in similar companies. Once they reach this threshold, however, they are satisfied and cease their diversity efforts. The result is an invisible cap on diversity imposed by social norms thresholds.\nTemporal landmarks — such as the first day of the year, a milestone birthday or the completion of a major project — can spark an attitude of renewed optimism in people that motivates them to seek out and achieve aspirational goals. Managers should take advantage of temporal landmarks to bolster employee development and achievement.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5054759979248047}
+{"content": "The findings of a highly anticipated independent strategic review into UK fintech have been published. The review, led by Ron Kalifa OBE, sets out a five-point plan to ensure the UK can retain its position as a global leader in fintech, and thus financial services more broadly. The recommendations are wide-ranging and bold. Notably, several are aimed at providing a more supportive environment for fintech firms to grow into global champions. The government has welcomed the report and committed to considering its recommendations in detail.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9918000102043152}
+{"content": "Structural coloration is promised to be the display technology of the future as there is no fading - it does not use dyes - and enables low-power displays without strong external light source. However, the disadvantage of this technique is that once a device is made, it is impossible to change its properties so the reproducible colors remain fixed. Recently, a research team has successfully obtained vivid colors by using semiconductor chips - not dyes - made by mimicking the human brain structure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9498634934425354}
+{"content": "Summary\nOn November 18, 2020, the Association of Fuel Distributors (Brasilcom) filed a writ of mandamus with the aim of reducing by 25% the acquisition targets of 14.5 million annual Decarbonization Credits (CBios) for fuel distributors corresponding to the sales of ethanol and biodiesel by mills and distilleries. The writ intended to modify the individual targets for the distributors in the RenovaBio (National Biofuels Policy, Law No. 13.576/2017) program. Renovabio has the goal of contributing to the targets under the Paris Agreement, expanding biofuels in the energy matrix, ensuring the predictability of the fuel market, inducing gains in energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions in the production, sale and use of biofuels. The annual national decarbonization targets for the fuel sector are RenovaBio’s main instrument. In 2019, the individual mandatory measures for the distributors of fuel were defined in ANP Resolution No. 791/2019.\nYet in 2020, the National Counsel of Energy Policy (CNPE) reduced the initial measures due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in the distribution of fuel (CNPE Resolution No. 8/2020). On November 3, 2020, distributors filed a petition to only comply with 50% of current measures, amounting to only 25% of the original targets. The lower court granted the injunction and suspended the terms of the schedule for the acquisition of CBios and accepted the request for a reduction of the targets. On November 16, 2020, the appellate court reversed the decision. On December 5, 2020, the STJ maintained the decision that annulled the injunction.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6487758159637451}
+{"content": "New York City food (photo: William Alatriste/City Council)\nIn less than six months, a new Mayor and dozens of City Council members will join their returning colleagues to chart a course for governing the city in the coming years. Even sooner, a new New York Governor will need to determine her priorities. While policy options on public safety, education, and restoring the economy have attracted headlines, food policy is another challenge that requires attention from our elected officials.\nAs the Delta variant jeopardizes the city’s public health, the...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7011419534683228}
+{"content": "Abstract\nObjectives:Elevated plasma levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) have been reported to be associated with endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and oxidative stress in multiple cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to investigate whether ADMA was a predictor of clinical outcomes in atrial fibrillation (AF).Methods and Results:From 2006-2009, 990 individuals were referred to our institution for coronary angiography. Among these patients, 141 subjects with a diagnosis of AF, including 52 paroxysmal AF (PAF) and 89 non-paroxysmal AF (non-PAF) patients, were identified as the study population. Plasma ADMA levels were measured. An adverse event was defined as the occurrence of ischemic stroke or cardiovascular death. The ADMA levels were higher in AF than non-AF patients (0.50±0.13 versus 0.45±0.07 μmol/L; p<0.001). Besides, non-PAF patients had higher ADMA levels than PAF patients (0.52±0.15 versus 0.48±0.08 μmol/L; p<0.001). During the follow-up of 30.7±14.4 months, 21 patients (14.9%) experienced adverse events, including cardiovascular death in 7 patients and ischemic stroke in 14. ADMA level, CHA\n2DS 2-VASc score, and left atrial diameter were independent predictors of adverse events in the multivariate analysis. At a cutoff-value of 0.55 μmol/L, the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that patients with a high ADMA level had a higher event rate during the follow-up period.Conclusions:A higher level of ADMA was a risk factor of adverse events in AF patients, which was independent from the CHA 2DS 2-VASc score. It deserves to further study whether ADMA could potentially refine the clinical risk stratification in AF. ASJC Scopus subject areas General", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6204357147216797}
+{"content": "Climate:\nResearchers with the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction report a 27% increase in online cannabis sales and a paradoxical 17% decrease in estimated revenue from January to March 2020 due to a suspected shift in cannabis purchasing towards “dark net” drug sales.\nPublic health officials in Singapore and the United Kingdom draw parallels regarding the stigma seen in the HIV and COVID-19 pandemics stating that stigma may hinder individuals from coming forward to be tested for COVID-19, leading to further spread.\nEpidemiology:\nA retrospective cohort study utilizing the data from the 17.4 million patients in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom determined that male sex, older age and deprivation, uncontrolled diabetes, severe asthma, along with both black and Asian ethnicity were associated with a higher chance of in-hospital death in people with confirmed COVID-19.\nInvestigators in Pittsburgh utilized Bayesian statistics to support the notion that when a patient has a high RT-PCR pretest probability of COVID-19, such as an emergency room nurse who has evaluated several positive patients, a negative test result may not be sufficient to rule out infection.\nAn observational study in Italy found a moderate to strong negative correlation between people over the age of 65 who received the influenza vaccine and COVID-19-related deaths in Italy leading experts to call for experimental studies to investigate potential causal links.\nA systematic review of literature found that of 92 pregnant persons diagnosed with COVID-19 via RT-PCR or CT, 64% were symptomatic, 76.6% of RT-PCR tests were positive, 8.7% had pneumonia diagnosed with CT, and there were no reports of maternal mortality or confirmed vertical transmission supporting that mothers and neonates are at relatively low risk of severe infection.\nTransmission and Prevention:\nAn author from Oxford argues that two recent publications that indicate low effectiveness of public mask-wearing fail to take into account the source control that masks provide by preventing large droplet aerosolization by the user.\nA group of American physicians points out that well-established vaccines against pathogens such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), streptococcus species, and seasonal influenza only have modest efficacies around 60-70% and explain that an initial SARS-CoV-2 vaccine will likely be less effective due to our naive immune systems.\nA cohort study of 14,000 people in Vietnam who were tested for SARS-CoV-2 via RT-PCR found that 43% of the 30 who tested positive were completely asymptomatic and would otherwise not have been identified as infected with the virus.\nA retrospective study of data in the states of Colorado, Minnesota, Ohio, and Virginia from seven consecutive days before and 17 consecutive days after the implementation of stay-at-home orders revealed that these efforts were effective in preventing hospitalizations from growing at an exponential rate.\nManagement:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7747761011123657}
+{"content": "Suzanne Nossel, chief executive officer of PEN America, the writers’ human rights organization devoted to defending free expression worldwide, will present a virtual Jewish Book Council author talk. The event, hosted by Falmouth Jewish Congregation and the Worcester JCC, will feature bestselling author and journalist Larry Tye in conversation with Nossel, author of “Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All” (HarperCollins, 2020).\nIn an era where one tweet can launch or end your career, where free speech is invoked with great passion but limited understanding, where the First Amendment can be mistaken as a smokescreen for hatred, learning to maneuver the rough and tumble terrain of public discourse has never been more urgent.\nIn “Dare to Speak,” leading free expression advocate Suzanne Nossel argues that we can and must uphold the rights of individuals to speak their minds, while also working assiduously to build a more equitable, inclusive public culture committed to dismantling racism and other forms of bigotry. Centered on 20 easy-to-grasp, practical principles, Nossel’s manifesto equips readers with essential tools to navigate today’s diverse, digitized and deeply divided society without curbing free expression. Her examples include incidents involving antisemitic and anti-Israel speech on campus and her presentation addresses how Jewish communities can reconcile their commitment to combat hatred and defamation with robust protections for free speech, and why they should. Nossel advises readers how to use language conscientiously, defend the right to express unpopular views and protest speech without silencing it, providing concrete guidance on how to reconcile these sometimes competing imperatives within universities, on social media and in daily life. Replete with insightful arguments, colorful examples and salient advice, “Dare to Speak” brings much-needed clarity to the raging debate over whether free speech can survive intact in the 21st century.\nAs CEO of PEN America, the leading human rights and free expression organization, Nossel is a leading voice on free expression issues in the United States and globally. Her prior career spanned government service and leadership roles in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. She has served as the chief operating officer of Human Rights Watch and as executive director of Amnesty International USA. During the first term of the Obama administration, Nossel served as deputy assistant secretary of state for international organizations, where she led U.S. engagement in the United Nations and multilateral institutions, on human rights and humanitarian issues. Nossel coined the term “Smart Power,” which was the title of a 2004 article she published in Foreign Affairs Magazine and later became the theme of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s tenure in office. Nossel is a magna cum laude graduate of both Harvard College and Harvard Law School.\nJoining Nossel in conversation will be Larry Tye, a New York Times bestselling author of numerous books about American history and culture, including, most recently, biographies of Sen. Joe McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy. In addition to his writing, Tye runs the Boston-based Health Coverage Fellowship, which helps the media do a better job reporting on critical issues like public health, mental health and high-tech medicine. From 1986 to 2001, Tye was an award-winning reporter at The Boston Globe, where his primary beat was medicine. He also served as the Globe’s environmental reporter, roving national writer, investigative reporter and sports writer.\nThe public is invited to view the live broadcast on FCTV Public Channel 13 in Falmouth. Zoom participation is available to members of Falmouth Jewish Congregation and its host partner, the Worcester JCC.+ More... - Less...\nCJP provides the above links concerning third-party events for your convenience only. CJP has no control over the content of the linked-to websites or events they describe, and accepts no responsibility for the websites, including any advertising or products or services on or available from such sites, or for any loss or damage that may arise from your attending, or registering to attend, the described events. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to below, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites and event attendance. 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+{"content": "Søren Skou, the CEO of A.P. Moller – Maersk on Wednesday (14 July) offered his thoughts on the recently published European Commission “fit for 55” legislative package in a social media post:\nToday, the European Commission published its long-awaited “fit for 55” legislative package. This basket of measures will affect all sectors of the European economy as only a concerted effort can make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and deliver the EU’s 2030 emissions reduction objective of at least net 55%. It is naïve to believe that the “fit for 55” package “only” aims to reduce emissions.\nIt should also be seen as the European Commission’s push to ensure that the EU does not miss out on the green energy revolution. It is simply an opportunity our old continent cannot afford to miss.\nA Virtuous triangle: fuels, ships and infrastructure\nWhen it comes to shipping, three key measures are put forward by the European Commission:\nThis regulatory triangle will aim to incentivize the right behavior (ETS), push the use of the right fuels (FuelsEU) and support the production of these fuels (RED revision). For Maersk, the EU has chosen the right approach. All three elements, provided that they complement each other, can accelerate the decarbonization of shipping.\nMaersk supports the phased approach chosen in ETS and the strong focus on spurring and financing innovative and not yet commercially viable technologies. The ETS proceedings can and should serve to cover part of the competitiveness gap of new renewable fuels that shipping will start using shortly, instead of ending up as subsidies for existing technology.\nFuture proofing regulation: fuel lifecycles and CO2 equivalents\nBut all three elements of this regulatory triangle also need to consider the journey towards decarbonisation. We must not end-up picking winners (i.e. fuels) which are immature and sit on our hands until these become viable. Shipping needs to lower its emissions today and advanced biofuels such as green biomethanol should consequently be supported, at least for a period.\nThis can be done through an incentive mechanism in FuelsEU or RED for specific fuels based on their lifecycle emissions and their CO2 equivalent contents. Life Cycle Assessment will also ensure that we don’t push uptake of fuels with emissions elsewhere in the chain than from the ship. Only focusing on the CO2 coming out of the stack of the ship is no longer a credible or scientific path.\nStay at the IMO table\nAs stated previously, Maersk believes that the EU basket of measures should serve as an incubator to show the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that significant GHG reductions are possible and do not lead to major increases in consumer prices. We still believe that the EU should start with applying its virtuous regulatory triangle to intra-EU trade and then move to a broader scope if the IMO has not delivered by 2025. This will secure that EU Member States still have a strong voice at IMO based on facts and not politics. More importantly, it will be fundamental in securing a global carbon price for the 85% of shipping emissions not covered by the full EU MRV scope. By setting a deadline in 2025 we also acknowledge that we will not wait forever for the IMO. We need to see progress now.\nMaersk looks forward to supporting and engaging with EU and non-EU stakeholders on the Fit for 55 package. This could chart the course for sustainable shipping and the EU’s role in transitioning our economies to climate neutrality.\nPhoto credit: Maersk\nSource: LinkedIn Published: 16 July, 2021\nBetween November 2016 and October 2017, Mr Tan falsified at least 20 invoices and submitted these invoices to UOB and OCBC, according to court documents obtained by bunkering publication Manifold Times.\n‘CSM Taurus arrived in Singapore during mid-September and is currently undergoing final preparations before starting commercial operations,’ General Manager of CSM tells Manifold Times.\nCriminal syndicate’s tampering with MFMs on bunker tankers Southernpec 6 and Southernpec 7 conceptualised by three masterminds and carried out by cargo officers on board, according to joint statement.\nSeeks information connected to SGS COQs of Gas Oil and Marine Diesel Oil cargoes loaded on board Vinalines Glory from the Vopak Banyan Terminal in Singapore between January and February 2013.\nAdditional topics of bunker contamination and OCM services discussed at VPS’ Fuel Management Challenges – The Year of 2021 & Beyond webinar on 23 September; Manifold Times summarises the session.\n‘The JMs have failed to discharge their duties by blindly helping the Banks mount a false case against the Defendant,’ wrote defence lawyers representing former IPP Director Dr Goh Jian Hian in court statement.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6998469829559326}
+{"content": "Sports can be beneficial for a child’s growth and development. For one, it helps reduce the risk of childhood anxiety and depression and encourages camaraderie among their peers. However, not every kid is designed the same.\nSome children prefer doing things independently, while others learn more through discussions in a quiet environment. Thus, we must acknowledge different learning styles and avoid forcing your child to become something they’re not. Instead, get to know them better and hone their skills the proper way.\nKnowing the correct technique to engage the child’s focus will allow them to shine and reach their full potential.\nGradually limit distractions\nChildren have a short attention span, especially if something else piques their attention. So, one step you can take before introducing any activities to them is to set limitations from anything that’s grabbing their attention. This could be from too much screen time, watching TV, using their gadgets, or playing on their game consoles. Whatever it is that’s making your child be a couch potato, get rid of it.\nMoreover, it is important to explain why you’re doing this and its benefits to them. Consider showing them a few activities they might enjoy. Let them experience it for a week or two and ask what they think about it. Remember that these activities will affect them more than you do, so it’s crucial to listen to their insights as well.\nIntroduce them to individual sports\nThe lack of interest in team sports does not mean your child can’t try individual sports anymore. Therefore, it is vital to know your child’s behavior and interests and introduce them to activities they might like. This can range from martial arts, swimming, gymnastics, archery, or tumbling classes for toddlers and kids.\nConsider taking them after class or every weekend and observe how they’ll react for each session. Despite the structure of the sport, each game teaches your child patience, sportsmanship, discipline, and various life skills crucial for their growing bodies and mind. Moreover, letting them do the activities further enhances their individuality, self-control, emotional awareness, and maturity.\nInvolve them in the arts\nChildren are naturally curious and crafty individuals; that’s why art stirs their interest more than other activities, especially in their younger years. In addition, it enhances the child’s fine motor, cognitive, math, and language skills crucial for their growth and development. Therefore, anything that allows them to unleash their creativity and give them the freedom to create is an excellent alternative for sports.\nThe good news is that art is a vast subject that covers various forms and styles. Therefore, there are endless options you can offer them. You can start by looking for painting, dance, theater, music lessons, and other classes that they may be interested in. Let them observe each session and entertain whatever questions they have. Then, support them with their interest and start honing those talents.\nLet them do house chores\nChores may not be the most fun thing to do; however, their benefits make it an excellent alternative for children who aren’t into sports and outdoor activities. Consider making a list of age-appropriate chores and divide them equally among your children.\nFor example, you can assign your toddler to clean the play area when they’re done, while older kids can take the tasks of cleaning their bedrooms or doing their own laundry. While some parents may regard this as cruel, studies show that chores are a great way to teach children vital life skills such as self-reliance, self-respect, responsibility, and teamwork. These are crucial skills they will take with them as they grow older and brave the real world.\nBring them to baking and cooking classes\nMore than providing them nutritious foods, children need to learn the value of appreciating it more. One good way to do this is by enrolling them in cooking classes. Making food can teach them vital lessons they can use both in school and real life.\nThis includes getting the correct measurement of the spices, buying the freshest ingredients, and maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchen to compliment the recipe they’re trying to make. These classes also allow them to be in control of their work area. Thus, they learn to be accountable when things go wrong and relish the moment when things go right. Therefore, giving them a boost in self-confidence to approach other facets of life positively.\nAllowing your child to explore their passion is an opportunity to get to know themselves better. This can then help them develop skills to aid them in navigating their way through life later on. Thus, parents and guardians must understand their children more and introduce them to various activities they can genuinely enjoy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.528091311454773}
+{"content": "The conversation and series of treatments administered to Addie from 8:06 to 10:00 underscore the significance of the Gram negative bacteria which are encapsulated with an impermeable lipid bilayer, which confers upon them the ability to exclude and combat the effect of a wide range of antibiotics. This part of the video aptly depicts how the nasty bacterium Stenotrophomonas develops multi-drug resistance through acquisition of certain resistance genes.\nThe images in the clipping 16:45 to 16:55 accurately illustrate the horizontal gene transfer mechanism of antibiotic resistance of bacteria containing NDM-1 gene that encodes the enzyme metallo-beta-lactamase, which can degrade the beta-lactam antibiotics. The resistance gene is transported from an infectious donor bacterium to a non-infectious recipient bacterium through a circular plasmid vector, thus making these aggressive bacteria challenging to treat.\nThe clippings from 12:02 to 12:14 are a representation of the Gram staining procedure, so named after the Scientist Hans Christian Gram who invented it. It is a universally used method for distinguishing Gram positive bacteria from Gram negative bacteria, based on their ability to retain or exclude crystal violet stain, owing to their variable cell membrane structure.\nI appreciate the use of a disc diffusion assay plate as a prop at 32:36 of the video, to highlight the use of this technique for determination of susceptibility or resistance of bacteria to antibiotics with different zones of inhibition.\nThe series of discussions from 32:15 to 40:15 identifies and emphasizes the overuse and inappropriate usage of antibiotics, as the primary culprit for evolution of multi-drug resistant bacteria and reinforces the significance of continuing basic molecular research on the Gram negative bacteria to fight these highly infectious organisms.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5184279680252075}
+{"content": "by\nJoshua Thomas\nDraining your car or motorcycle's oil can be a messy affair if you don't have the right tools for the job. An oil drain pan is one such invaluable accessory designed for mess-free fluid drainage.\nBy placing the container beneath the vehicle's drain plug, you can change oil or other fluids easily, without creating messes.\nSome pans come with handles that allow for carrying and pouring, while others have caps that help in leak-free transportation.\nIn our oil drain pans review, we explore these accessories in detail while helping you choose the one that meets your vehicle maintenance needs best.\nContents\nIMAGE PRODUCT FEATURES\n1. Lumax LX-1632 (Best Overall)\n2. ATD Tools 5184 (Best Large-Spout)\n3. WirthCo 32953 (Best Budget)\n4. Capri Tools CP21023 (Best Anti-Splash)\n5. Custom Accessories 31118 (Easiest to Clean)\n6. Neiko 20762A (Most Durable)\n7. OEMTOOLS 87017 (Best for Extended Undercarriage Reach)\nLumax LX-1632, our best overall oil drain pipe is a space-optimized, multipurpose, and mess-free container that supports all your vehicle's fluid changes.\nThis 3.8-gallon pan is perfectly sized to support all the standard fluid changes you will undertake on your cars and even motorcycles. It will not only collect oil but also store the waste for recycling, thanks to the container's adoption of leakproof rubber O-ring seals.\nA key feature that sets the oil catch pan apart from the rest is its support for direct draining. With this capability, you avoid oily tubs, funnels, and messy drainage processes.\nIts catch-all basket's superior width allows easy drain plug retrieval. And for ease of waste oil transportation, the pan comes complete with integrated wheels for convenient slosh-free mobility.\nOn the downside, the Lumax LX-1632's may be too tall to fit under low-profile bikes. Also, its 8-inch opening could be wider, especially for those used to wider pans.\nPros Cons\nWith its large spout, the ATD Tools 5184 oil drain pan simplifies fluid changes by supporting easy pouring.\nIts unique spout eliminates the pouring limitations common in small-spout pans. The waste oil flows out freely and fast, without any splashing, because it is being routed efficiently by the sprout.\nOn the pan's circumference is a molded handle, which simplifies carrying and pouring. It offers a superior grip so that you have full control of the entire 4.5-gallon load. Also, if you intend to store the oil in the pan, the handle makes the process easy.\nAnother convenience-enhancing feature is the pan's anti-splash lip, which is great at containing fluids during short-interval transportation. The 6-inch depth also helps increase stability especially when the pan is fully loaded.\nAn issue we noted with the ATD Tools 5184 pan is its reinforcement ribs, which make cleaning the container rather cumbersome. Also, the pan could use a lid, especially given its regular shape.\nPros Cons\nThe WirthCo 32953 oil drain pan offers a wide collection allowance, protection against fluid splashing, and enhanced handling, all at a budget price.\nYou are guaranteed mess-free fluid changes thanks to the pan's large 17.75-inch opening. It will collect all the oil, and catch dirty filters without any spillage. The wide opening makes this pan ideal for draining high-profile vehicles.\nWhen fully loaded with oil, the pan is reliably shielded from oil splashing by a handy guard lip, which ensures all fluids are contained inside.\nThere's also a 1-inch-diameter spout built into the pan for easy fluid pouring. This is angled such that the oil flows in a more directed motion, thus preventing accidental spillage.\nDuring carrying and pouring, the pan's handling is enhanced by multiple EZ grip handles positioned for maximum grip efficiency.\nSince the WirthCo 32953 drain pan's spout is angled down, however, it may continue dripping after you've emptied the container.\nPros Cons\nThe unique lip design of the Capri Tools CP21023 oil drain pan boosts its anti-splash capacity, effectively helping contain fluids during pouring.\nWhether you're carrying, pouring, or storing the pan and its contents, the anti-splash lip makes these processes simpler when you don't have to worry about fluid splashes. Oil changes become easier and cleaner with this pan.\nIt offers a wide 19-inch opening, which allows for direct fluid drainage into the pan. You don't need to use a funnel with this pan.\nThe entire pan is constructed using tough polyethylene material, which promises durability and long-lasting reliability, even with intensive usage.\nFor ease of pouring and storage, the pan's molded handle will provide the necessary grip for stable handling.\nBecause of the Capri Tools CP21023's significant height, however, it may prove hard to collect oil from underneath low-profile cars and bikes, using this pan.\nYou can, however, opt for the improved Capri Tools CP21024, which is lighter, slightly cheaper, and stackable for easier storage.\nPros Cons\nSince the Custom Accessories 31118 oil drain pan has no grooves, ribs, or irregular patterns on the surface, it is the easiest to clean of all pans on our list.\nThe pan's uniform and uninterrupted design simplify cleaning by not only ensuring complete oil pouring but also easy wiping with whatever cleaning agents you choose. There are no surface enhancements to trap the oil.\nBeyond ease of cleaning, the pan has a wide 13-inch opening, which allows for direct oil collection while undeath your car or truck. It is also reliable in preventing oil spillage. Your garage floor remains clean during oil draining.\nYou can use this pan to drain multiple fluids, and it supports draining from multiple vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles.\nBecause of the Custom Accessories 31118's simplistic design, it misses out on a splash-preventing lip. Also, it has a short drain spout, which makes the pouring process somewhat inefficient.\nPros Cons\nThe corrosion-resistant capacity of Neiko 20762A's high-quality build material makes it our most durable oil drain pan.\nThis pan is built using premium & recyclable polyethylene plastic, which resists corrosion and remains durable across the accessory's lifespan. The anti-corrosion properties of this pan make it ideal for handling gasoline and antifreeze, alongside oil.\nThere's a highly-reliable anti-splash curled lip edge designed for preventing splashes, which typically occur during pan transportation.\nFor ease of handling, easy-grip handles have been molded on both of the pan's sides. They support easy transportation and pouring.\nWhen not in use, you can hang the oil change pan conveniently using a sturdy handle on the container's side. It will save you valuable floor or cabinet space.\nSince the Neiko 20762A pan has many ridges in its design, you may find cleaning it quite cumbersome. Also, it is lacking measurements on the side, to help determine the amount of drained oil.\nPros Cons\nIf you struggle to reach your vehicle's undercarriage during oil changes, consider getting the OEMTOOLS 87017 oil drain pan for its extended reach.\nThe pan features a gooseneck design to provide extended reach under your car. It will support direct drainage even when the drain plug is not perfectly aligned beneath the pan.\nExtended reach is enhanced by the low-profile design of this pan. Its curved shape and splash-guard lip also combine well to prevent fluids from both splashing and spilling.\nAnother impressive feature of this pan is its build quality. Made using heavy-duty chemical-resistant plastic, the oil drain container is highly durable. It will provide you with long-lasting service in multi-fluid draining.\nBecause of the OEMTOOLS 87017's unique neck design, the usable capacity of this drain pan is only 0.7 gallons, which is very low especially compared to rival models.\nPros Cons\nOil capacity should be a top priority when choosing a drain pan. You want a pan that is large enough to accommodate all the waste oil from your vehicle's tank.\nOften, vehicle type determines the amount of oil used, which in turn, informs the capacity of pan you should get. For example, large trucks may consume more oil than sedans, which means the former types need higher-capacity pans.\nIf you want a pan that accommodates all the waste oil, or one that supports multi-vehicle draining in a single run, get one that's at least 4 gallons, such as the high-capacity 7.5-gallon Lisle 17922.\nThe size and shape of the oil drain pan affect the tool's usability and also determine the type of vehicles that can accommodate it.\nSome pans are fairly deep and will rise to some degree, above the ground. That means if you have a low-profile car or motorcycle, a tall pan won't fit beneath the vehicle.\nIn the case of low-profile vehicles, shallow pans such as the TCMT XX-336 and GarageBoss GB150 are the most suitable. These are especially great for motorcycles, which have limited space between their drain plugs and the ground.\nIt's common for the low-profile pans to have rectangular can-shaped designs, to enhance handling. Circular pans are also common, to enhance a direct fluid collection.\nWhile most drain pans are open, some are lockable. There are different locking mechanisms present in drain pans.\nLeakproof O-ring seals are great for preventing oil spillage during storage or transportation. The Lumax LX-1632 pan has such rings to keep its contents intact.\nAnother locking mechanism is leakproof caps. These offer the same locking performance as the O-rings. GarageBoss GB150 offers reliable leakproof caps.\nIt's worth noting that most lockable pans have narrow openings, which may inhibit direct pouring. If you encounter such a challenge, a funnel can prove handy.\nAn easy-to-use oil drain pan is one that requires minimal to no assembly, for use. All the pans on our list require no assembly. Simply slip your desired pan beneath the oil drain plug to begin the collection.\nAlso, direct-drainage pans are easier to use than those requiring funnels. These pan types have wide openings allowing oil to drain directly into them without spilling.\nOpen and large-diameter pans offer simplified cleaning compared to lockable ones. Simplistic pans such as the Custom Accessories 31118 are the easiest to clean because they have no ridges or ribs to trap the oil.\nWithout a doubt, oil drain pans are invaluable tools that guarantee to simplify your vehicles' fluid changes by eliminating messes and splashes.\nIf you want the best oil drain pan for your car, choose our top pick, the Lumax LX-1632. It is spacious, lockable, and supports direct draining for spill-prevention.\nIf you're on a budget but still desire a reliable drain pan, the WirthCo 32953 oil drain pan offers great value in the form of adequate space and a large opening.\nAnd if your goal is to minimize messes such as oil splashing, the Capri Tools CP21023 drain pan offers reliable splash protection.\nAbout Joshua Thomas\nJoshua Thomas just simply loves cars and willing to work on them whenever there's chance... sometimes for free.\nHe started CarCareTotal back in 2017 from the advices of total strangers who witnessed his amazing skills in car repairs here and there.\nHis goal with this creation is to help car owners better learn how to maintain and repair their cars; as such, the site would cover alot of areas: troubleshooting, product recommendations, tips & tricks.\nJoshua received Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6327883005142212}
+{"content": "This briefing considers the evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on black and minority ethnic (BME) communities and health and care staff. It explores potential underlying factors, recommends areas for action and offers practical advice on how to mitigate risks. Intended for senior health and care leaders, it aims to inform decision making and influence change.\nDownload the PDF file below", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998362064361572}
+{"content": "The number of addresses in a state of profit on the Bitcoin network has reached a one-month high of 34.07 million, as the percentage of entities in the same state rose to 94.3%, despite the cryptocurrency’s distance from its all-time high.\nAccording to data shared by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode on social media, the last time this many network entities were in profit was before the cryptocurrency large sell-off in May, which ultimately saw it drop from a $64,000 all-time high to a low under $30,000 before recovering.\nOver the last few days, the percentage of entities in a state of profit surged 16.2% as the price of the cryptocurrency moved from $45,000 to a $55,000 high, according to CryptoCompare data.\nBitcoin’s on-chain activity has surged along with its price, with a significant number of large transactions being conducted over the last few days. This week a leading cryptocurrency wallet moved 1,500 BTC worth over $80 million to Coinbase, potentially in a bid to take profits.\nWhile the month of September has historically been negative for BTC’s price, October has historically been a month where it recovers from the drop. The CEO of Valkyrie Investments, Leah Walk, has revealed during an interview she believes the price of the flagship cryptocurrency will move up over the fourth quarter of the year, without risking a price prediction.\nNotably, the third person to ever own bitcoin, the CEO of blockchain technology company Blockstream Adam Back, has said bitcoin hitting the $100,000 mark this year is “quite possible,” and even suggested that BTC trading at $500,000 in the long run is feasible.\nDISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by the author, or any people mentioned in this article, are for informational purposes only, and they do not constitute financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading cryptoassets comes with a risk of financial loss. IMAGE CREDIT Featured image via Pixabay", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9673283696174622}
+{"content": "Modelling complex human-natural systems is necessary for planning and decision-making for multiple applications, including the management of natural resources, water supply, agriculture, and energy. These system models can include engineered, hydrologic, ecologic, or socio-economic components that interact with the climate on varying spatial and temporal scales; these interactions can be represented using process-based or data-based approaches. Such systems are sensitive to changes in multiple hydro-climate attributes (e.g., precipitation frequency and duration, extreme temperature), and model representations of system-climate interactions evolve as we understand them better.\nThis session welcomes contributions on system-centric approaches to understand and manage their responses to hydro-climatic changes. Submissions on the following topics are particularly welcome:\nKey topics: Hydroclimate impact assessment, Bottom-up approaches", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999381899833679}
+{"content": "Purpose: To identify a delayed complication of cataract surgery in patients with zonular weakness caused by pseudoexfoliation syndrome. Design: Retrospective observational case series. Participants: Eight eyes in seven patients with clinically diagnosed pseudoexfoliation syndrome who had undergone previous uncomplicated cataract extraction and placement of a posterior chamber intraocular lens. Methods: This study evaluated eight cases of late spontaneous dislocation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses within the capsular bag in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome. Data were gathered retrospectively from patients' operative reports, medical records, and pathology reports. Main outcome measures: (1) Interval between original surgery and dislocation; (2) final best-corrected visual acuity and ocular outcome. Results: All patients had a diagnosis of pseudoexfoliation syndrome and had previously undergone uncomplicated cataract surgery. No patient had any other predisposing factors that would lead to zonular dehiscence or weakness. Delayed dislocation of the entire capsular bag containing the intraocular lens (IOL) occurred spontaneously in all cases. Mean time from IOL implantation to dislocation was approximately 85 months (7 years and 1 month; range, 57-115 months) after surgery. Seven eyes were treated successfully with IOL exchange: six with placement of an anterior chamber IOL and one with scleral fixation of a posterior chamber IOL. The remaining case was treated by scleral fixation of the dislocated IOL. Gross pathology analysis of seven cases confirmed the presence of the IOL within the intact capsular bag. Six eyes have achieved final best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better. Conclusion: Patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome may be at risk for delayed spontaneous dislocation of IOL within the capsular bag after uncomplicated cataract surgery. Awareness of this newly recognized long-term complication may justify a reevaluation of surgical considerations for cataract removal in these patients.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9201945066452026}
+{"content": "\"COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States are effective against severe illness and death from SARS-CoV-2 infection; however, current U.S. coverage is uneven. Implementation of layered prevention strategies reduces SARS-CoV-2 transmission.\nGiven the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, local decision-makers should assess the following factors to inform the need for layered prevention strategies across a range of settings: level of SARS-CoV-2 community transmission, health system capacity, vaccination coverage, capacity for early detection of increases in COVID-19 cases, and populations at risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19.\nAlthough increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage remains the most effective means to achieve control of the pandemic, additional layered prevention strategies will be needed in the short-term to minimize preventable morbidity and mortality.\" -\nUnited States Centers for Disease Control", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7718037962913513}
+{"content": "Budget-friendly stocks are available on the TSX for cost-conscious, frugal investors.\nQuarterhill (TSX:QTRH) and CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) trades at less than $3 per share but are excellent buys. Both companies pay modest dividends in that a limited capital can produce passive income.\nYoung investors have a misconception that you need significant upfront money to purchase stocks. Newbies usually start with a little money to test the waters. However, you must understand that risks are ever present.\nStock prices spike and dip, so investment values could either rise or fall. Thus, the choice of investment is crucial if you want to succeed. Likewise, it would be best to be well informed before parting ways with your money.\nTransportation technologies\nQuarterhill is a $324.18 million, growth-oriented, diversified holding company. This Toronto-based firm invests primarily in essential transportation technologies. The goal is to become a leader in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Intellectual Property (IP) industries.\nSince commencing operations in 1992, Quarterhill has been capitalizing on attractive trends in ITS and adjacent markets. The company acquires good businesses that grow and sustain profits. Its wholly owned subsidiaries are IRD and WILAN. The former is a multi-discipline technology company and a leading ITS provider, while the latter plays a vital role in the IP market.\nIn Q2 2021 (quarter ended August 5, 2021), revenue dipped 1% to $33.2 million compared to Q2 2020. However, it reported a net loss of $10.7 million versus the $4.35 million net income in the same period last year. Management said most of the countries where Quarterhill operates remain in pandemic-related lockdowns. Some governing authorities deem the ITS segment as essential.\nMeanwhile, all Quarterhill can do is adapt to manage, operate, and sustain its businesses during these uncertain times. Fortunately, the tech stock remains stable with its 13% year-to-date gain. At $2.85 per share, the dividend yield is 1.75. Also, market analysts recommend a strong buy rating and see a return potential of 30.18% in 12 months.\nSolid performance\nCES Energy Solutions displays solid performance in 2021. At $2.08 per share, the trailing one-year price return is 184.93%, while the year-to-date gain is 63.98%. Had you invested $5,000 on October 8, 2020, your money would be worth $14,576.03 today. The total return is higher if you factor in the 3.08% dividend.\nThis energy stock also carries a strong buy rating, and, like Quarterhill, CES is growth oriented. The $531.72 million company provides technically advanced consumable solutions to clients in North America’s oil and natural gas industry. It has been in existence since 1986.\nCES operates in growing markets and boasts an asset-light business model. According to its website, the design of its counter-cyclical balance sheet ensures the generation of significant free cash flow through all points of the cycle in the oilfields. The recent quarterly results indicate business resiliency amid the challenging environment.\nIn the first half of 2021, total revenue grew by only 1% versus the same period in 2020. However, CES reported a net income of $11.8 million compared to the $250.6 million net loss. Management expects vast improvements in financial performance as industry conditions stabilize.\nStrong buy ratings\nQuarterhill and CES Energy Solutions are budget-friendly dividend stocks but aren’t mediocre companies. The strong buy ratings reflect the growth potential of the respective businesses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9049885272979736}
+{"content": "In line with our expectations, Chairman Powell changed his tone on the rapid rise in long-term interest rates. He stated that the “speed of the rate rise was notable and caught my attention” but that the Fed “would be concerned by disorderly conditions in markets or persistent tightening in financial conditions that threatens the achievement of our goals”- which he has not observed.\nHe also tried to tamp down on the accelerated expectations for an increase in the policy rate. He did so by emphatically reaffirming the FOMC’s patient and dovish stance, which accords with their new policy framework.\nDespite Powell’s efforts, the 10-year nominal yield rose 6 bps to 1.53% (as of this writing) following his comments. Some investors might have expected Powell to signal an imminent lengthening in the maturity of QE asset purchases. And Fed rate hike expectations eased only slightly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9788636565208435}
+{"content": "The programme is spread across three phases – Foundation, Compulsory Courses and Electives. A mix of global curriculum, faculty, classroom, non-classroom sessions and simulations provide a diverse learning experience. With an exposure to General Management courses, a focus on electives for the specializations at partner schools, it offers comprehensive knowledge in management disciplines, business communication, cross-cultural negotiations, leadership and business strategy. International internships lead to global employability.\nFoundation and Compulsory courses cover the basics like Communication, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Statistics and Design Thinking etc. Electives provide deeper knowledge and can be selected based on the requirement of the partner school and interest of the student.\nCredits are assigned to courses from 0.5 to 2.0. Typically, one credit course has 16 sessions of 70 minutes each. With pre-reads, post-reads, individual assignments, group work activities, presentations, quizzes and exams it could be 36 to 40 hours of learning.\nThe course outline is circulated before a course starts, and contains all the details including evaluation pedagogy. GMP guidelines shared with students, helps them understand the expectations in terms of academic performance and discipline.\nStudents complete 27 credits at GMP. Several courses are aligned with the partner school’s requirement as the grades earned at GMP are transferred to the respective partner school. On completion of GMP, a certificate is given by SPJIMR and MBA/MS degree is awarded by the partner school on completion of the programme.\nThe US partner schools offer STEM designated programmes that include two years of Optional Practical Training (OPT). Often, a Master Thesis or Internship is intertwined with the completion of the degree to ensure better corporate acceptance and often leads to placement opportunities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.503082275390625}
+{"content": "Green Roofs as Urban Ecosystems: Ecological Structures, Functions, and Services\nThis peer-reviewed article from the November 2007 issue of BioScience examines the use of green roofs and explores their history. The article evaluates how green roofs provide ecosystem services such as storm water management and reducing urban heat island effects.Green roofs (roofs with a vegetated surface and substrate) provide ecosystem services in urban areas, including improved storm-water management, better regulation of building temperatures, reduced urban heat-island effects, and increased urban wildlife habitat. This article reviews the evidence for these benefits and examines the biotic and abiotic components that contribute to overall ecosystem services. We emphasize the potential for improving green-roof function by understanding the interactions between its ecosystem elements, especially the relationships among growing media, soil biota, and vegetation, and the interactions between community structure and ecosystem functioning. Further research into green-roof technology should assess the efficacy of green roofs compared to other technologies with similar ends, and ultimately focus on estimates of aggregate benefits at landscape scales and on more holistic cost-benefit analyses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8893730640411377}
+{"content": "India’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the country’s first solar aircraft, a model that can be operated from the air by passengers.\nIndia has been a pioneer in solar aviation, with an active solar-power program, the largest in the world, that has led to over a billion kilowatt-hours of solar-energy capacity installed over the last decade.\nSolar aircraft, which are equipped with solar panels, can be flown from any altitude and have no fuel, making them suitable for long-haul transport.\nAccording to a ministry statement, the Tanning Drop plane will be operated by the National Solar Aviation Programme (NSAP), a partnership between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Centre for Research on Renewable Energy (CRRE).\nAccording to the statement, Tanning drops are a unique vehicle for commercial aircraft, because they have a total weight of only 1.2 tonnes and they do not require any fuel.\n“The Tanning drop aircraft can be used for short-haul flights between cities, airports and towns,” the statement added.\n“These aircraft can also be operated without any fuel, since they can be transported at night and at low altitudes, and can also carry up to six passengers.”\nTanning Drops can be powered by the sun.\nThey can be controlled by either the pilot or the co-pilot, depending on the altitude and weather conditions.\nThe Taning Drops aircraft can operate from up to 25,000 feet (7,000 metres) above the ground.\nIt can fly up to 7,000 kilometres (4,400 miles) per hour.\nThe aircraft’s range is around 200 kilometers (124 miles) with a maximum speed of 70 kilometres per hour (40 mph).\nIndia’s first aircraft, the Solar T10, was launched on May 2, 2018.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.637687087059021}
+{"content": "Sometimes off-the-shelf hardware systems just aren’t the right fit. For example, they may not meet specific certification or compliance requirements for the intended end use. Or, they aren’t designed for rugged or portable use, such as in the field or in-transit in a helicopter, ambulance or rail transportation. Also, compute or graphics processing and physical space requirements may become an issue with standard, off-the-shelf systems.\nMBX is renowned for our custom and embedded solutions that address all these requirements for a multitude of use cases. We have built systems to ensure they meet technical and safety standards, such as ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and IEC 60601. We regularly design rugged and portable solutions for tight spaces, highly mobile environments, sterile settings, and harsh conditions—all with performance and quality in mind.\nWe take a detailed approach to custom and embedded platforms. For example, MBX engineers scope out the need for supporting components and test fixtures, down to the seemingly smallest details like spider cables, capture cards and ports. We also address security concerns, such as the need for custom bezel or port blocker to prevent intrusion into the chassis.\nMBX is dedicated to getting it right the first time. Our teams put the custom and embedded solutions through their paces in real-world environments, including testing for thermal, noise, vibration, environmental, performance, and other conditions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9789867997169495}
+{"content": "Impression Health has officially launched Incannex Pharmaceuticals to create four hemp products to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Traumatic Brain Injury, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, and Gum Disease Incannex has engaged Swiss-based Linnea SA as its supply partner for materials needed for the formulations It plans to purchase 2000 50ml bottles by the end of the year The oils will be distributed with distribution partner, Cannvalate Incannex is aiming to acquire 1000 patients by year’s end\nImpression Health has officially launched its Incannex Pharmaceuticals. Incannex will formulate IP-defendable cannabinoid products to treat four illnesses.\nImpression has been conducting various clinical trials for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) and Gum Disease. The four proprietary cannabinoid products will be used to effectively treat these ailments.\nIncannex has secured a supply agreement with Linnea SA, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals.\nLinnea is considered a global leader in custom cannabinoid drug design and formulation. Under the agreement, it will supply Incannex with materials to create formulations for TMJ and TBI. These will be called ‘Incannex Oils’.\n“Following the completion of the supply agreement, Impression expects to play a significant role in the fast-growing market for high-quality medicinal cannabis oils to provide relief to patients in need,” Impression CEO and Managing Director Joel Latham said.\n“Further to this, Linnea will assist us with formulating and manufacturing IP-defendable products for two of our clinical trials. Creating products with defendable IP provides us a significant opportunity to develop long lasting products,” Joel continued.\nIncannex has already taken steps to commercialising these formulations. It plans to buy 2000 50 millilitre bottles by the end of the year, which will increase over a five-year term.\nImpression, under the Incannex brand is also focused on the development of its relationship with Cannvalate, Australia’s largest distributor of medicinal hemp.\nOn March 21 2019, Impression secured a non-exclusive purchase and distribution agreement with Cannvalate for the sale of hemp medicines into its growing network. As part of this relationship, Impression has given Cannvalate various options, with exercise prices ranging up to $0.14 per share.\nOn July 25 2019, the company appointed Cannvalate’s Chairman and CEO, Dr. Sud Agarwal, to the board of Impression. He is also the Chief Medical Officer of Impression and a globally-recognised key opinion leader.\n“Impression Health and Incannex have realised that the two largest determinants of future growth for cannabis companies are patient acquisition and creation of patent-secured, novel cannabinoid products which have been scientifically validated by clinical trials,” Dr. Sud said.\nAs part of Incannex’s commercial strategy, it is aiming to acquire 1000 patients by year’s end. This would make it one of the largest licensed cannabis companies in Australia.\nThe company is well on its way to achieving its goals as the TGA Special Access Scheme sales for medicinal hemp products have increased by 229 per cent, from 670 approvals in January 2019 to 2206 approvals in July.\n“We’ve just seen a record-breaking month for TGA approvals of cannabinoid medicines in Australia and expect to see further growth in patient numbers resulting from increased public awareness; particularly positive media coverage on patient outcomes,” Joel said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9291567802429199}
+{"content": "The impact of an individual's spirituality on communication in the workplace Abstract\nThis study investigated how individuals practice spirituality in the workplace. That is, what intrapersonal communication is taking place as people think about and act upon their spirituality and how demonstration of the individual's spirituality through interpersonal communication affects his or her communication in the workplace. Ethnographies, in-depth interviews, were conducted of 20 full-time employees at the University of Rhode Island who follow a religious or spiritual practice. Ten questions were posed. Participants' responses were searched for common use of words, similar ideas, and shared meanings to discern emerging themes and then categorized. Results illustrate individuals' belief in and desire for connection. Respondents shared the view that one needs to consciously connect with a common or universal energy, force, consciousness, or God; that all people are connected through this force; and that people seek connection to one another. Study participants believe that one's religion or spirituality is central to one's life, serving as a moral compass for behavior that impacts relationships with others and one's relationship with a higher power or “source.” Participants' spontaneous communication in the workplace is not always informed by their religiosity or spirituality, though they desire that it would be. More often than not, participants' communication is mediated by a conscious decision to pause, reflect, and then respond. This mindful behavior directly relates to individuals' desire for connection with other human beings through positive, open, nonjudgmental, interpersonal communication. Such conscious behavior also relates to participants' belief that God or source is a positive force and that connection to such is the commitment to behave in a manner that is positive, loving, respectful, and inclusive of others. In seeking connection with others, individuals wish for greater understanding of others' religious or spiritual beliefs and practices. Yet, they feel uncomfortable initiating such dialogue. Concern over separation of church and state, fear of being inappropriate, recent world events and histories of misunderstanding or misinterpreting other's religions or spiritual beliefs hinder conversations on religion or spirituality at work.\nSubject Area\nCommunication|Spirituality\nRecommended Citation\nPriscilla Lynne Young, \"The impact of an individual's spirituality on communication in the workplace\" (2011).\nDissertations and Master's Theses (Campus Access). Paper AAI1491563. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/dissertations/AAI1491563", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7078860998153687}
+{"content": "A toner is a hair treatment typically applied to color-treated hair to even out or adjust the tone. Toners can also make hair look shinier and healthier. Most professionals recommend you get a toner at the salon, but you can also apply a toner at home.\nAs much as we love a seasonal color change, switching up your hair color isn't just a one-and-done process. Depending on how drastic the transformation, there's typically some maintenance that goes into keeping color-treated hair looking and feeling healthy. One treatment that's typically recommended during or after a dye job is a hair toner.\nWhat exactly is a toner? Unlike a toner you might use on your face, this is a liquid that can be added to color-treated or lightened hair to either soften or enhance the color. \"A toner is added on top of a lighter hair color to tone down the shades and even out the color,\" Carolyn Aronson, stylist and CEO of hair brand It's a 10, told POPSUGAR. A hairstylist will usually apply a toner to naturally dark hair that's been bleached or lightened as a way to get rid of any undertones that might make the blond tones look brassy. \"People with highlights usually use toners to shift the color of the highlight to a softer, more blendable color.\"\nWhile toners come in a range of colors depending on your hair's individual needs and can help to get rid of any unwanted brassiness, they can also make the hair look healthier and shinier.\nWho Should Use Toner For Their Hair?\nYour colorist can help decide if you make a good candidate for a toner treatment, which is often applied after your color treatment. The shade of toner largely depends on what about your current color needs to be adjusted; for example, if you got lighter highlights that are too yellow in undertone, your stylist might use toner to add warmth and dimension. If you did a single process and wanted a darker (or lighter) outcome, your stylist can apply a toner to adjust the hair color to suit your needs. Or if your hair is simply looking dull, you can also consider using a clear toner to add additional shine.\nHow Long Does Toner Last on Hair Color?\nA toner will typically last you between four and eight weeks, depending on how often you wash your hair. To keep your color looking fresh, you should reapply one regularly based on that time frame.\nCan You Tone Your Hair at Home?\nWe'd always recommend going to a professional whenever possible, but that doesn't mean that you can't also tone your hair at home. \"It's a great thing to tone your hair at home every few months as it helps even out the highlights and makes your hair healthier and shinier,\" Aronson said. You can use a hair gloss (like the ones from Kristin Ess's line at Target) or a tinted shampoo or conditioner to tone your hair, but that choice generally depends on what you're trying to correct. Hairstylists typically recommend those who've gone from dark to blond to use purple toning shampoos at least once a week, while red shampoos are helpful at keeping red color-treated hair from fading.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.610670268535614}
+{"content": "AENOR has been accredited by the\nNational Accreditation Entity (ENAC) in accordance with the standard\nUNE-EN 15343 for the certification scheme Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification and the Recycled Plastic Content certification.\nThis accreditation means that the Recycled Plastic Content certification is now available to AENOR customers, who can benefit from the tax advantages provided for in the draft law Waste and Contaminated Land Bill, which proposes a special tax for non-reusable plastic packaging. This tax can be reduced or eliminated by presenting a certificate duly accredited by ENAC.\nSimilarly, accreditation with the Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification provides transparent and independent information on the source of the recycled plastics and its duly certified transformation process to recycled material, which will facilitate its reincorporation for new applications into the plastics value chain.\nThis represents a further step for AENOR in its commitment to\nsustainability and the development of effective solutions in the field of the\nCircular Economy for plastics, which over 30 organisations have applied since the launch of this certification scheme.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5513663291931152}
+{"content": "Across the Atlantic, EU member states have been discussing a recovery plan since last spring, striking an agreement over the summer to create a €750 billion pandemic recovery fund. Hard-pressed EU capitals must now submit detailed plans to Brussels to unlock their share of the cash and begin rebooting their economies. One such country is Italy, where an ambitious once in a generation plan is being drawn up to spend €200 billion to relaunch an anaemic economy. The hope is that by pushing through unpalatable reforms together with funds underwritten by 27 member states, that an economy that has not grown in real terms for over two decades can be jump-started. Bruegel has been tracking the national recovery plans that states have been submitting to Brussels to unlock funds and plans to release an overview soon.\nGiuseppe Porcaro is joined by Bruegel scholars Carlo Altomonte, Maria Demertzis and Zsolt Darvas to discuss economic stimulus and its implications.\nFor more details, please check our dataset on national fiscal response to the economic fallout from the coronavirus.\nInsights, debates, and research-based discussions on economic policy in Europe and beyond. The podcast is produced by Bruegel (https://www.bruegel.org/), an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based, and policy-relevant research, analysis, and debate. A podcast member of EuroPod.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9609652757644653}
+{"content": "COVID-19 is still here, but with vaccinations on the rise, mask-wearing has gone down. While 2020 saw record-low cases of the flu, experts are predicting a significant increase in flu cases this year due to countries reopening and masks coming off.\nYou can now test and differentiate between COVID-19, flu A/B, and RSV with the Applied Biosystems TaqPath COVID-19, Flu A/B, RSV Combo Kit. This affordable and scalable solution is CE-IVD and is part of a complete workflow that includes sample prep, instrumentation, and pathogen interpretative software. We’ve put together a poster that discusses the workflow and performance data for this kit so you can take a closer look and learn more.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5573732256889343}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPurpose: Self-sampling tests may be used to overcome barriers to screening that are more prevalent in rural populations compared to urban populations. This study aims to qualitatively examine the attitudes toward established and novel self-sampling tests for cervical and colorectal cancer among women, comparing themes from rural versus urban areas. Methods: We recruited women (ages 45-65) from 28 counties in Pennsylvania. Four focus groups were conducted with women from metropolitan counties, and 7 focus groups were conducted with women from nonmetropolitan counties. A brief survey was conducted prior to the focus group regarding general health and willingness to complete self-sampling tests for cervical and colorectal cancer. Findings: We identified 3 themes about the potential for self-sampling for cancer screening: advantages and disadvantages of self-sampling compared to traditional testing, impact of self-sampling on patient interactions with their health care providers/clinics, and implications for improving/worsening access to quality health care services. We detected differences in responses from rural versus urban participants in the potential impact of self-sampling for cancer screening. Conclusions: There are several barriers and facilitators at the individual, interpersonal, and organizational levels that influence the feasibility of implementing self-sampling for cancer screening in routine clinical practice. Rural participants face unique barriers to cancer screening across all levels. These findings can be used to guide interventions aimed at increasing the use of self-sampling methods.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9370093941688538}
+{"content": "Between 1,100 and 2,450 hectares of Marlborough vineyard area were unlikely to be pruned before budburst this year, according to new modelling.\nEnvironment Minister David Parker told the recent HortNZ conference in Hamilton that the sector's export revenues are forecast to rise 2.3% for year ending June 2021.\nParker noted that like other sectors, fruit and vegetable farmers and exporters have been dealing with local port congestion, labour shortages, global shipping delays and disruption to supply chains - all knock-on consequences of Covid.\nHowever, for some fruit and vegetable growers, especially in parts of the South Island, hail and floods caused further misery.\n\"And yet despite that, you have a success story and you continued to feed the country,\" Parker told 700 delegates at the two-day conference.\nHe noted that avocado and kiwifruit farmers have had record seasons with avocade exports set to lift 40% on the season prior and kiwifruit marketer Zespri's revenues up 14% on the 19-20 season.\n\"These are extraordinary achievements,\" said Parker.\nHe claims the Government is trying to play its part to help exporters.\n\"We think our elimination strategy has made things easier than they otherwise would have been. We've had a degree of normality that isn't being experienced in many places in the world at the moment.\"\nParker noted that the Government's airfreight subsidy scheme has supported 7,000 flights, which so far has carried 136,000 tonnes of freight, worth $10 billion in export revenue.\nKeeping the airfreight lines open with key nations like Singapore and the United Arab Emirates required a lot of \"ministerial work\".\n\"Through yours and our efforts, we avoided the worst economic disruptions as well.\"\nWhile Parker acknowledged that some sectors had been badly impacted by Covid, he says success should be celebrated.\n\"We acknowledge how tough it has been for some growers, with hail problems faced by apple and cherry growers in Central Otago.\n\"The Government thanks the horticulture sector for your efforts.\"\nHe noted that the sector has a good future with Ministry for Primary Industries projecting exports revenue to reach $8b by 2025, up from $4.2b in 2018-19.\n\"This provides economic benefits and positive environmental outcomes.\"\nParker pointed out that the sector has lower greenhouse gas emissions than some other sectors. He added that its nutrient discharges to lakes and rivers are also lower.\nHe says New Zealand's success starts with what farmers do on the land.\n\"If we don't have your productivity, we have nothing to sell.\"\nParker also repeated the Government's mantra that, if we want to sell our products at the highest price to the most discerning consumers in the world, we've got to meet their expectations.\n\"We've got to bolster NZ's reputation, not just in food quality but in environmental standards.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9521694779396057}
+{"content": "Sustainable and impact investing deliver on societal issues and returns\nThe fiduciary responsibilities of retirement fund institutional investors have expanded significantly over the past decade to consider and embrace sustainable investing and investing for impact.\nWhile sustainable investing both mitigates risk (protecting value) and adopts progressive environmental, social and governance practices (enhancing value), impact investing addresses societal challenges while generating competitive financial returns for fund members. These propositions are now part and parcel of delivering sound risk-adjusted returns, while building a better world for members to retire in...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9615532159805298}
+{"content": "§ 1736.\nDefinitions\nAs used in this subchapter—\n(a)\nThe term “mortgage” means a first mortgage on real estate, in fee simple, or on a leasehold (1) under a lease for not less than ninety-nine years which is renewable; or (2) under a lease having a period of not less than fifty years to run from the date the mortgage was executed; and the term “first mortgage” means such classes of first liens as are commonly given to secure advances on, or the unpaid purchase price of, real estate, under the laws of the State in which the real estate is located, together with the credit instruments, if any, secured thereby.\n(b)\nThe term “mortgagee” includes the original lender under a mortgage, and his successors and assigns approved by the Secretary; and the term “mortgagor” includes the original borrower under a mortgage and his successors and assigns.\n(c)\nThe term “maturity date” means the date on which the mortgage indebtedness would be extinguished if paid in accordance with periodic payments provided for in the mortgage.\n(d)\nThe term “State” includes the several States, and Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.\n(June 27, 1934, ch. 847, title VI, § 601, as added Mar. 28, 1941, ch. 31, § 1, 55 Stat. 55; amended Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title I, § 122, 64 Stat. 59; July 14, 1952, ch. 723, § 10(a)(2), 66 Stat. 603; Pub. L. 86–70, § 10(a), June 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 142; Pub. L. 86–624, § 6, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 411; Pub. L. 90–19, § 1(a)(3), May 25, 1967, 81 Stat. 17.)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6922410726547241}
+{"content": "The Upanishads are ancient texts from India. Upanishad is translated as “sit down closely” to listen to instruction by a teacher. However,\nUpanishad is also interpreted as “secret teaching” or “revealing the underlying truth”. The truths discussed on the Upanishads are the concepts expressed in the Veda’s the world’s oldest texts.\nVeda means “knowledge” and the four Veda’s are thought to express the fundamental knowledge of human existence. These works are considered\nShruti meaning “what is heard”. The Sages who composed the Veda’s were able to interpret the vibrations of the universe and shared their understanding orally before they were written down between c. 1900 – c. 500 BCE.\nThe Upanishads are thought to be the “end of the Vedas” or\nVedanta. For they expand, explain and develop Vedic concepts through narratives and dialogues. These narratives and dialogues of the Upanishads encourage one to engage with these concepts on a personal level.\nThere were apparently over a thousand Upanishads, but only between 180-200 Upanishads have been discovered. Of these the most well-known are the 13 Upanishads which are embedded at the end of the four Vedas. The four Veda’s are known as:\nRig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda\nThe Rig Veda is the oldest and the Sama Veda and Yajur Veda follow from it directly. The Atharva Veda takes a different course. All four Veda’s maintain the same vision and the Upanishads for each Veda addresses the themes and concepts expressed in that Veda.\nThe 13 well known Upanishads are:\nBrhadaranyaka Upanishad Chandogya Upanishad Taittiriya Upanishad Aitereya Upanishad Kausitaki Upanishad Kena Upanishad Katha Upanishad Isha Upanishad Svetasvatara Upanishad Mundaka Upanishad Prashna Upanishad Maitri Upanishad Mandukya Upanishad\nThe Upanishads deal with the individual’s place in the universe. and the related fundamental concept of the Universal Self known as Brahman. The Upanishads discuss the\nAtman, the individual’s higher self, whose goal in life is union with Brahman – The Universal Self. Central Concepts of Upanishads\nEveryone carried a spark of the divine within them & one’s goal in life was to reunite that spark with the source from which it had come.\nPeople moved and ate food and felt emotions and reproduced but, the ancient Indian sages asked, “what was it that enabled them to do these things?”\nThey realised that people had minds, which caused them to think, and concepts of self, which caused them to feel. But they believe that this did not seem to explain what made a ‘human being a human being’.\nThe sages’ proposed that there was a higher self within the body which they called the\nAtman. And this Atman was a part of Brahman within each individual. “Everyone carried a spark of the Divine within them and one’s goal in life was to reunite that spark with the source from which it had come.”\nThis realization of the\nAtman led to them to conclude that duality was an illusion. They believed that there was no separation between human beings and the Divine. There was only the illusion of separation. In the same way, there was no separation between individuals. Every one of us has this same divine essence within and everyone is on the same path, in the same ordered universe, toward the same destination.\nThe Upanishads state that there is, therefore, no need to look for a God because the Divine is already dwelling within. This concept is best expressed in the Chandogya Upanishad by the phrase\nTat Tvam Asi – “Thou Art That”. You are already what you want to become. You have to realize this.\nAccording to the Upanishads – the goal of life, is self-actualization – to become completely aware of and in touch with your higher self – so that you could live as closely as possible in accordance with the Eternal Order of the Universe. Each individual was thought to have been placed on earth for a specific purpose which was their duty (\ndharma) which they needed to perform with the right action in order to achieve self-actualization. Your limited actions – karma was caused by ignorance of the good and failure to perform one’s dharma – correct action. Karma resulted in suffering – and so suffering was ultimately the individual’s own fault. The concept of karma always meant that one’s actions had consequences which led to certain predictable results. The individual’s ability to manage his or her karma led one to success or failure, satisfaction or sorrow.\nThe transmigration of souls (reincarnation) was considered a given in that, if a person failed to perform their\ndharma – correct actions in life, their karma (past actions) would cause them to repeat the same patterns over and over again. This is often taken to mean the cycle of rebirth and death was known as samsara. However, one can find liberation ( moksha) from samsara through the self-actualization – realising their true higher self – Atman. Moksha united the Atman with Brahman. The Principal Upanishads\nThese concepts are explored throughout the Upanishads through narrative dialogues. Western scholars equate the Upanishadic dialogues to the philosophical dialogues of Socrates as expounded by Plato.\nOther Western scholars have criticized the interpretation of the Upanishads philosophy arguing that they do not present a cohesive train of thought. The Upanishads vary in focus from one to the next and never arrive at a conclusion.\nYet this criticism completely misses the point of the Upanishads which were not created to provide answers at all – but to provoke every individual to ask questions.\nThe Upanishads encourage every individuals to explore their inner selves through interaction with others who are doing the same thing.\ndialogues are sometimes between teacher and student, husband and wife, and in the case of the Katha Upanishad, between a youth Nachiketa and a Death. In every dialogue, there is someone who knows a truth and someone who needs to learn it. The reader is encouraged to identify with the seeker.\nThe Upanishads give you the ultimate answer in the phrase\nTat Tvam Asi. However, you cannot realise its meaning without doing the personal work to discover who truly you are as opposed to who you thinks you are. The Upanishads encourage every person to explore their inner landscape and to interact with the characters who are on a similar path.\nHere are the 13 main Upanishads with a brief explanation of their teaching.\nBrhadaranyaka Upanishad: This is the oldest Upanishad and is embedded in the Yajur Veda. This Upanishad deals with the Atman – the Higher Self, the immortality of this Atman, the illusion of duality and the underlying unity of all reality. Chandogya Upanishad: This is embedded in the Sama Veda. It repeats some content from the Brhadaranyaka but here the narrative is expressed in metrical form. This is what gives this Upanishad its name. Chanda is poetry or meter. Using meter, the concepts of Atman-Brahman, Tat Tvam Asi and dharma are further developed. Taittiriya Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Yajur Veda. It continues the theme of unity and proper ritual to realise this unity. It concludes by commending the realization that duality is an illusion, and everyone is a part of the same. Aitereya Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Rig Veda. The Aitereya repeats a number of themes addressed in the first two Upanishads but it does it in a slightly different way. The Aitereya emphasizes the human condition and joys of living in accordance with dharma. Kausitaki Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Rig Veda. It repeats themes addressed elsewhere but focuses on the unity of existence. Kausitaki emphasises the illusion of individuality which causes people to feel separated from each another. Kena Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Sama Veda. Kena develops themes from the Kausitaki with a focus on epistemology. The Kena rejects the intellectual pursuit of spiritual truth. It claims that one can only understand Brahman through self-knowledge. Katha Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Yajur Veda. The Katha emphasizes the importance of living in the present without worrying about past or future. It discusses the concept of moksha – liberation. Isha Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Yajur Veda. the Isha focuses on unity and the illusion of duality. It emphasises the importance of performing one’s karma – limited actions in accordance with one’s dharma – right actions. Svetasvatara Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Yajur Veda. It focuses on the First Cause. Svetasvatara continues to discuss the relationship between the Atman and Brahman and highlights the importance of self-discipline as the means to self-actualization. Mundaka Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Atharva Veda. Mundaka teaches that personal spiritual knowledge is superior to intellectual knowledge. The text makes a distinction between higher and lower knowledge with “higher knowledge” defined as self-actualization. Prashna Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Atharva Veda. Prashna discusses the existential nature of the human condition. It suggests devotion as the means to liberate one’s self from the cycle of rebirth and death. Maitri Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Yajur Veda. Maitri focuses on the constitution of Atman. It discusses the various means by which human beings suffer and how you may achieve liberation from suffering through self-actualization. Mandukya Upanishad: This Upanishad is embedded in the Athar Veda. Mandukya deals with the significance of the syllable of OM. Detachment from life’s distractions is important in realizing one’s Atman. Mandukya also discusses the different states of consciousness.\nAny one of the Upanishads offers the reader the opportunity to engage in their own journey to discover the Ultimate Truth. Understanding the Upanishads reduces the distractions of the mind and to helps develop higher levels of consciousness.\nIt is claimed that the more one engages with these texts, the closer one comes to Ultimate Intuitive knowledge. This is encouraged by a paradox – the inherently rational, intellectual, nature of the discourses are constantly contrasted with repeated emphasis on rejecting rational, intellectual attempts at apprehending the truth. Ultimate Truth cannot be understood, it needs to be experienced.\nHow the Upanishads influenced the World\nThey were translated into Persian in 1615-1659 CE during the reign of Dara Shukoh a liberal Muslim prince who believed the Upanishads transcended all religion. He presented the works as “secret teachings” which revealed the final truths of existence.\nThe Upanishads were translated into Latin in 1731-1805 CE by the French Orientalist Abraham Hyacinthe Anquetil-Duperron. This brought the Upanishads to the attention of European scholars in 1804 CE.\nThe first English translation of the primary Upanishads was done by the British Orientalist Henry Thomas Colebrooke .\nThe Upanishads garnered considerable attention throughout the early part of the 19th century. They were appreciated by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who declared them the equal of any philosophical text in the world. Schopenhauer’s admiration for the Upanishads encouraged Western writers to borrow from the Upanishads in their work.\nThe American poet T.S. Eliot (l. 1888-1965 CE) used direct quotes from the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad in his masterpiece\nThe Wasteland (1922 CE).\nSomerset Maugham (l. 1874-1965 CE) used a line from the Katha Upanishad as the epigraph to his novel\nThe Razor’s Edge. The Upanishads were also central to his plot and the development of his main character.\nThe writers and poets of the 1950’s Beat Generation popularised the Upanishads in their works and this trend continued through the 1960s CE.\nIn the present day, the Upanishads are recognized by scholars as the greatest works in the world. They continue to engage many modern seekers, searching for deeper meaning in life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5673021078109741}
+{"content": "Name - Dr Abhijeet Deshmukh Position - Laparoscopic Surgeon DOB - 5th March Place - Bhopal\nAbhijeet was born in Kolhapur to a simple and middle-class family. His father was a teacher in a Government school, and his entire family was actively involved in various social service initiatives. In some years, his father was transferred to Shujalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Abhijeet and his entire family migrated to Shujalpur. After migration, he was admitted to a local school in the city. In the initial period, Abhijeet found it difficult to manage the environment there because in Kolhapur, he was admitted to a renowned school. He had made up his mind to study in a big and renowned school like his previous one. Gradually he understood that moving to a better school will imbalance the financial base of his family. Instead of being disappointed, he took up the challenge at a tender age and focused completely on his studies.\nAbhijeet was not at all impressed with the lack of medical facilities in the villages around Shujalpur. And hence, even before he passed higher secondary, he had decided on becoming a doctor. He was inspired by the doctors in his city and adamantly decided to serve society with a similar profession. Given his adamant approach and preparation, he cleared the PMT with a fascinating score. Admission to an MBBS college was a dream come true for Abhijeet. He had realized that hard work was the key to success and schools were just a medium to impart education. He was looking forward to continuing the same efforts, even in his upcoming journey. In the first year of MBBS, he studied at the Gwalior Medical College and then got transferred to Bhopal. He completed his MBBS from Bhopal in 1992 and aimed at pursuing MS. After a short while of becoming a doctor, he got married. In the midst of practicing as a doctor and managing a personal life after marriage, he was preparing for his MS entrance exam. To everyone’s surprise, the norms for MS entrance exams changed, and there was hardly a month left for the exam. Abhijeet did not lose hope but worked hard and successfully cleared the exam. During his post-graduation, he decided to specialize in binocular-based laparoscopic surgery. He managed to catch-up with Dr. VN Shrikhande, who is a Mumbai-based renowned surgeon. He learned everything about laparoscopic surgery from Dr. Shrikhande and then returned to Bhopal.\nLaparoscopy Surgery was a new concept in Bhopal and its surrounding cities. Therefore, he toiled hard for nearly four years and secured the necessary capital, machinery, and other resources from loans. He started the treatment in small hospitals in the city where thousands of poor patients were the beneficiary of this advanced laparoscopic-based surgery. By now, Dr. Abhijeet Deshmukh was a well-known name in the field of laparoscopic surgery. In the city of Ashta, Dr. Abhijeet operated on an old lady to normalize her medical condition. After she was recovered and discharged, she came to the hospital with her entire family of fifteen members, including her grandchildren. She blessed Dr. Abhijeet, and as a gesture of gratitude, awarded her with ten notes of ten rupees as Barkat-Idi (Blessings). Dr. Abhijeet has preserved those notes even today and considers it as his biggest award. The best learning from Dr. Abhijeet’s life is that he never let his medical practice, or personal life, dominate each other. He fiercely managed time so that he could always spend quality time with his family, and his patients remained fully satisfied. In addition to this, he never failed in updating himself with innovations, inventions, and discoveries in the medical world across the globe. He never missed workshops, seminars, and similar programs that helped him grow in his profession. He believes that the inevitable challenge in his profession is to keep one at the forefront and maintain the credit. But at the same time, avoid all kinds of pressure that lead to an identity crisis. In his long tenure of serving society, he has faced and tackled a financial crisis but never allowed it to become an obstacle.\nDr. Abhijeet Deshmukh is today one of the most looked at personalities in the medical field. But he has always held his ground realities and kept himself one with the society. He has never missed any possible occasion of offering medical services through camps and other means. In fact, he himself organized camps that were named after his parents and treated patients. He believes that instead of organizing camps in the memory of the parents, why not serve the people in their presence and make them proud. He himself travels to the villages and enlightens individuals with health care tips. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit India, he managed a health checkup of at least ten thousand people and operated on at least 650 patients in Bhopal in his quest of servicing society. Dr. Deshmukh is making dedicated efforts for the healthcare of women and children in rural and urban areas. One of his initiatives includes nutrition checkup for college going girl students to reduce the maternal and infant mortality rate of the state. He has jointly organized an awareness program with government agencies. Such programs are aimed at tackling various physical problems occurring due to deficiency of nutrition when they become mothers. He has also carried out health awareness programs with school children through animated films that convey the right message. Lastly, he is also dynamically promoting the importance of a healthy environment and cleanliness. When it comes to measuring how successful you are in life, Dr. Deshmukh recommends asking oneself these three questions. 1.) How many goals in your life have you fulfilled? 2.) How is your family living their life with your contribution? 3. How much and in what manners are you serving society? The answer to these questions will help you in realizing where you are and what must be done to make life better and successful. Dr. Deshmukh credits his family and especially parents, for their far-sightedness, thinking, and values. Despite being one of the best laparoscopic surgeons in the country, he credits his achievements to Dr. VN Srikhande, who taught and guided him from time to time.\nIf you intend to become a doctor, then be honest to yourself and work hard. Difficulties are bound to come in various forms but do not give up and always remain confident. Be patient and focus on your purpose. The key to being satisfied when you achieve success is to remain humble.\nGallery\n×", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5018897652626038}
+{"content": "After World War 2, there were numerous disused airfields and they were ideal for testing racing cars. As a result, in 1958 the British driver, Stirling Moss, was the first to win a\nFormula One (F1) Grand Prix race with the engine situated behind the driver’s seat (they had previously been in the front). This gave better handling, less wear on tyres and enabled the chassis to be smaller.\nWith the adoption of rear engines by all the other teams, this innovation provided the starting-point for the dominance of British engineers, designers and drivers. In the 2018 season, six of the ten racing teams have their bases in the UK. A useful benefit to them is the tax allowance they can claim for ‘research and development’, which is an essential part of their operations.\nOver the history of Formula One, there have been ten British driver champions, including the current five-time champion, Lewis Hamilton.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9961593747138977}
+{"content": "Following widespread availability of computerized databases, much research has correlated bibliometric measures from papers or patents to subsequent success, typically measured as the number of publications or citations. Building on this large body of work, we ask the following questions: given available bibliometric information in one year, along with the combined theories on sources of creative breakthroughs from the literatures on creativity and innovation, how accurately can we explain the impact of authors in a given research community in the following year? In particular, who is most likely to publish, publish highly cited work, and even publish a highly cited outlier? And, how accurately can these existing theories predict breakthroughs using only contemporaneous data? After reviewing and synthesizing (often competing) theories from the literatures, we simultaneously model the collective hypotheses based on available data in the year before RNA interference was discovered. We operationalize author impact using publication count, forward citations, and the more stringent definition of being in the top decile of the citation distribution. Explanatory power of current theories altogether ranges from less than 9% for being top cited to 24% for productivity. Machine learning (ML) methods yield similar findings as the explanatory linear models, and tangible improvement only for non-linear Support Vector Machine models. We also perform predictions using only existing data until 1997, and find lower predictability than using explanatory models. We conclude with an agenda for future progress in the bibliometric study of creativity and look forward to ML research that can explain its models. Lien vers l'article\nCHAI, S., D'AMOUR, A. and FLEMING, L. (2020). Explaining and Predicting the Impact of Authors within a Community: an Assessment of the Bibliometric Literature and Application of Machine Learning.\nIndustrial and Corporate Change, 29(1), pp. 61-80.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6041438579559326}
+{"content": "OR WAIT null SECS\nMandatory use of the periodic safety update report repository becomes mandatory on June 13.\nThe European Union’s (EU) PSUR repository becomes mandatory on June 13, 2016. The single, central platform for submitting periodic safety update reports (PSUR) was developed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in collaboration with EU member states. Marketing authorization holders are now required to use the repository as a single point for all submissions. PSURs should no longer be submitted to national competent authorities (NCAs).\nAccording to EMA, PSURs must be submitted following a drug’s authorization. They provide evaluation of the benefit-risk balance of a drug and results of studies performed on the medication. PSURs will now be sent to a single recipient, which simplifies the process. The repository also ensures that NCAs and EMA each have secure and timely access to information.\nThe PSUR repository, which must be used by regulatory authorities and pharmaceutical companies in the EU, was introduced by EU pharmacovigilance legislation to facilitate the exchange of safety information. Guidance and training are available on the EMA eSubmission website.\nSource: EMA", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9839416742324829}
+{"content": "The pandemic has created confusion over how and when to use chemical disinfectants in the home, leading to frequent misuse and overuse. Many disinfecting products carry health risks, especially for pregnant women and children.\nTo protect expectant mothers and their families, the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) has developed an educational campaign on the safer use of disinfectants. Titled Clean Away COVID, the campaign offers guidance on simple cleaning practices, as well as when, how and which disinfectants to use if someone at home is sick with an infectious disease.\nExpectant mothers should avoid using disinfectants altogether, and disinfectants should never be used near or on food items or food preparation areas. If it is necessary to disinfect other high-touch surfaces because family members are sick, pregnant women should only use hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants. Several additional precautions should also be taken. These include ensuring children and pets are safely in another room, properly ventilating the room by opening a window or turning on an exhaust fan and using protective gloves and a mask. Additionally, disinfectants only kill germs if they remain glistening wet on a surface for a specified period before being wiped off. This period is called the “contact time” and each product has a different one, so labels must be carefully read.\nAll this information and much more is contained in Clean Away COVID. Available in both English and Spanish, the materials are tailored for WIC participants. State, tribal and local WIC agencies can easily make the full resource available by linking to the\nwebsite, CleanAwayCOVID.org.\nThe messages in Clean Away COVID were created with guidance from the Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).\nNWA has partnered with ASPHN to support and promote the campaign among the WIC community. As an active participant on the campaign’s advisory team, NWA is proud to share the campaign’s promotional materials with membership as a means to educate and train WIC participants on safe disinfectant use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6800574064254761}
+{"content": "Protect yourselves and others where social distancing isn’t possible, wear appropriate PPE and Face Coverings where required.\nIn the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a face covering is something which safely covers the nose and mouth. You can buy reusable or single-use face coverings. You may also use a scarf, bandana, religious garment or hand-made cloth covering but these must securely fit round the side of the face.\nFace coverings are not classified as PPE (personal protective equipment) which is used in a limited number of settings to protect wearers against hazards and risks, such as surgical masks or respirators used in medical and industrial settings.\nFace coverings are instead largely intended to protect others, not the wearer, against the spread of infection because they cover the nose and mouth, which are the main confirmed sources of transmission of virus that causes coronavirus infection (COVID-19).\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsOK\nPrivacy & Cookies Policy\nPrivacy Overview\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.\nNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.\nAny cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7725319266319275}
+{"content": "2021.05.28\nAbstract:Anaphylaxis is defined as a severe, life-threatening, rapidly evolving, generalized or systemic hypersensitivity reaction.Typical clinical signs include bronchoconstriction, vasodilatation, and hypovolemia, which can lead to respiratory insufficiency, shock, and death.3 The term allergic anaphylaxis is used when the reaction is mediated by an immunologic mechanism (IgE, IgG, and immune complex [IC] complement-related). Based on the involvement of IgE is the reaction then subclassified into IgE-mediated and not IgE-mediated reaction.\nREAD MORE", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7945747375488281}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBlack currants (Ribes nigrum) were fermented with Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces yeasts without added sugar to yield low-ethanol-content beverages. The effects of yeasts on the volatile compounds and sensory characteristics were analysed by HS-SPME-GC-MS, GC-O, and generic descriptive analysis. Ninety-eight volatile compounds were identified from the black currant juice and fermented beverages. Significant increases in the contents of esters (131 %), higher alcohols (391 %), and fatty acids (not present in juice sample) compared to initial juice were observed depending on the yeasts used. GC-O analysis revealed the higher impact of esters on the sensory properties of Saccharomyces bayanus-fermented beverage compared to the Torulaspora delbrueckii-fermented beverage. In the sensory evaluation, non-Saccharomyces yeasts resulted in a higher ‘black currant odour’. However, all beverages were intensely sour, which can be a significant challenge in the development of alcoholic berry beverages.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Analytische Chemie !!Food Science", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9875300526618958}
+{"content": "Last month, Lina Khan—a widely known critic of Big Tech companies—was sworn in as the newly minted chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). She already faces a considerable challenge after a federal judge dismissed the agency’s antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, allowing it 30 days to file an amended complaint. In this defining moment of her early tenure, …\nBrookings\nThis article is from Brookings.edu. For the descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States, entrepreneurship represents more than just owning a business and pursuing the proverbial American Dream. Instead, the ability for Black people to participate in local, regional, and global markets represents a dream deferred by systemic racism and discrimination. Consequently, an analysis …", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6509218811988831}
+{"content": "Artículo\nMarch 2017, by José Dávila Roque Leader of Technical Studies.\nThe process of manufacturing a retro-fit transformer with space constraints and specific dimensions undoubtedly becomes an important technological challenge that not every manufacturer can overcome\nProlec GE recently manufactured a large, single-phase autotransformer rated 373 MVA for Duke Energy Corporation. This type of equipment is applied for transmission line links of 525 kV on the high voltage side and 240 kV on the low voltage side. This unit will serve as a replacement for one of three already existing units in a three-phase bank. Our customer required the autotransformer to be delivered in a maximum time of 11 months, which was a significant logistics and production challenge.\nIn order to complete this project, one of the main challenges was to match weights and dimensions to those of the existing unit. It was necessary to consider that the substation has constrained dimensions due to electric clearances to substation structures and firewalls. The tank base was designed to closely fit the existing pier foundation.\nBesides the mechanical constraints, it was required to match impedances on seven combinations of voltage values for high voltage and low voltage sides. For each guaranteed impedance value the acceptance tolerance was significantly lower than the value according to applicable standards. This is in itself a very difficult requirement. However, applying highly accurate magnetic field calculations and tight control on manufacturing tolerances, the measured values during final lab tests fully complied with our customer’s specification. This performance allows the user to connect the unit in the bank to function optimally with the other units.\nThe final tests on the unit were completed successfully last December. This is an example of how at Prolec GE we work together to transform with a strong focus on our customers. We solve technical challenges that arise from their special needs, offering comprehensive solutions, always looking to exceed their expectations.\nOur offer is clear: not only can we provide standardized and simplified solutions, but we can also develop specific designs that fit the most challenging customer requirements and constraints; we have the talent of our personnel who at every step of the process do their work with extreme attention to detail, as one who makes a tailor-made suit to ensure the reliability of our transformers.\nShould you require a special technical solution for your plant or substation, you can be sure you will receive expert and innovative support from Prolec GE.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5552118420600891}
+{"content": "Abstract null null The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to significant changes in urology practice and residency programs. One year ago, the first nationwide survey on this topic showed a dramatic impact of the acute phase of the pandemic on residents’ training activities. Aiming to assess for the first time how the COVID-19 scenario reshaped the pattern of urology training over a whole pandemic year, a cross-sectional, 38-item, web-based survey was developed. Residents score...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9559017419815063}
+{"content": "Papers overview\nSemantic Scholar uses AI to extract papers important to this topic.\nConjugated fatty acids (CFAs) including both conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) and conjugated linolenic acids (CLNAs) have various… Expand BackgroundConjugated linolenic acids (CLN) refer to the positional and geometric isomers of octadecatrienoic acids with three… Expand This study aims at demonstrating the immunomodulatory property of jacaric acid, a conjugated linolenic acid (CLNA) isomer that is… Expand Conjugated linolenic acid (CLNA) is a mixture of positional and geometric isomers of octadecatrienoic acid (α-linolenic acid… Expand Conjugated linolenic acids (CLNAs) are a group of naturally occurring positional and geometrical isomers of the C18… Expand We have shown previously that jacaric acid (JA; 8c,10t,12c-18:3), which has a conjugated triene system, has a strong anti-tumor… Expand Various fatty acids are attracting considerable interest for their anticancer effects. Among them, fatty acids containing… Expand In this study, we compared the cytotoxic effects of natural conjugated linolenic acids (CLnAs) on human adenocarcinoma cells (DLD… Expand Conjugated fatty acid is a collective term used for fatty acids with conjugated double bond systems. Seed oils from certain… Expand The potential of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as an anti-obesity molecule for humans is still a matter for debate. Thus, a… Expand", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5057169198989868}
+{"content": "Background: Obesity has been strongly associated with atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. This effect is, in part, mediated by epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), which has previously shown to have a pro-arrhythmic secretome. Therefore, we sought to confirm any paracrine effects of adipose tissue on myocardial conduction and tested the differential effects of human EAT and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) on ventricular myocyte electrophysiology. Methods: EAT and SAT harvested from 11 patients during cardiothoracic surgery were cultured to generate adipose tissue-conditioned media (Cme), and their secretomes characterised using adipokine arrays and ELISA. Conduction velocities in monolayers of neonatal rat ventricular myocytes (NRVM) were measured at baseline and at 2, 4 and 24 hours post-incubation with EAT-, SAT- and control-CMe. Results: Referenced to baseline at 2 hours, NRVM exposed to EAT- and SAT-Cme recorded slower conduction velocities than control, though they were comparable decrements (-6.3 ± 3.4 cm/s and -4.5 ± 3.6 cm/s vs -1.0 ± 2.7 cm/s; p=0.0001 and p=0.014, respectively). At 4 hours, NRVM incubated with EAT-Cme demonstrated greater conduction slowing than with SAT-Cme (-10.9 ± 5.7 cm/s vs -4.2 ± 3.4 cm/s; p=0.0024). At 24 hours, further reduction in conduction velocity was observed, with EAT again inducing a greater effect than SAT (-15.1 ± 5.2 cm/s vs -6.4 ± 5.8 cm/s; p=0.011). Electrogram amplitude, duration and fractionation exhibited no significant difference between all groups. There were no significant differences in the adipokine secretomes of EAT and SAT. Moreover, stratification of the study cohort by mean age and BMI, and the presence of cardiometabolic disease, demonstrated comparable adipokine profiles of EAT and SAT, respectively. Conclusion: Acute exposure to adipose-Cme causes conduction slowing in vitro, which is more marked with EAT- vs SAT-Cme. These results confirm the arrhythmogenic effect of EAT, which is mediated, in part, by a paracrine mechanism. Future studies are required to determine the mediators of the paracrine effect and investigate potential therapeutic targets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8248238563537598}
+{"content": "Matcha was analysed for its chemical composition, fibre, vitamin C, caffeine and chlorophyll contents. Flavonoids and phenolics, phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity both in water and methanol solutions were determined. In vitro digestibility was established. To understand the contribution of individual substances to antioxidant activity or digestibility their mutual correlations were evaluated. Crude fibre (10.7-17.5%), neutral-detergent fibre (30.7-42.8%) and organic matter digestibility values (59.4-69.7%) showed positive correlations, in contrast to protein contents (20.3-35.0%). It seems that chlorophyll b was a stronger contributor to antioxidant activity than chlorophyll a. The highest contents of flavonoids (99-139 mg RE/g) and phenolics (169-273 mg GAE/g) were determined in methanol fractions. High concentrations of chlorogenic (up to 4800 μg/g), sinapic (up to 1400 μg/g) and gallic acids (up to 423 μg/g) were recorded. Kaempferol and rutin were not proved as significant contributors to antioxidant activity.\nKeywords: Antioxidant activity; HPLC; Matcha tea; Nutritional composition; Phenolics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7021579146385193}
+{"content": "In a recent decision, the Administrative Appellate Court of Saudi Arabia upheld a First Instance Administrative Court decision that dismissed an appeal against a trademark office’s final refusal based on the administrative court’s lack of judicial jurisdiction due to the transfer of jurisdiction over intellectual property (IP) disputes and appeals from the administrative to the commercial courts.\nThis decision, issued on June 22, 2021, is in line with the Saudi Arabian Supreme Judicial Council circular issued on March 15, 2021. The circular gives the commercial courts jurisdiction over all IP disputes. Accordingly, appeals against trademark office refusals and trademark cancellation actions previously filed before the administrative courts (or Board of Grievances (BOG)), are now under the jurisdiction of the commercial courts.\nThe current Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trademarks Law, promulgated by Royal Decree No. M/51 on May 26, 2014 (published on January 7, 2016), is in force in Saudi Arabia and is intended to harmonize laws across all GCC countries. It loosely refers to the “competent court” as having jurisdiction over IP disputes. Until the March 15 circular, judicial jurisdiction remained with the BOG under the Board of Grievances Law. This law empowered the administrative courts with jurisdiction over appeals against final administrative decisions and all other administrative disputes.\nThe recent Saudi Commercial Courts Law in April 2020 (in force as of June 2020) defined several exclusive judicial jurisdictions for the commercial courts, including cases and violations arising from the application of IP regulations. This led to the BOG’s issuance of several judgments rejecting cancellation actions and appeals against trademark office refusals on jurisdictional grounds. It then paved the way for the March circular to definitively clarify jurisdiction.\nThe transfer of jurisdiction over IP disputes to the commercial courts aligns with Saudi Arabia’s plan to unify the authorities that regulate IP issues. This began with the formation of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and the transfer of responsibilities for all matters related to trademarks, patents, and copyrights from several ministries and governmental bodies to the SAIP.\nThose with trademark portfolios in Saudi Arabia should ensure they have the necessary powers of attorney in place to be able to appeal trademark office refusals and handle other IP disputes before the commercial courts.\nAlthough every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of this article, readers are urged to check independently on matters of specific concern or interest. Law & Practice updates are published without comment from INTA except where it has taken an official position.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7715672254562378}
+{"content": "By Steve Rosenblum and Michael Christy\nWe welcomed the Oct. 8 guest commentary by Dan Williams and Nicole Speer clarifying their positions on encampments. While we agree with many of their points, we disagree that their suggestions are fresh or new. The policies they offer have already been tried in Boulder, currently exist, or have already been rejected by staff and Council after significant research and discussion. According to HUD, between 2009 and 2019 homelessness decreased 10% nationwide, but increased substantially in California, Oregon, and Washington. We cannot follow the example of these West Coast states, which have sanctioned public camping and decriminalized property crime with terrible results. States with successful outcomes decreasing homelessness have rejected this permissive approach by pairing services and housing with enforcement.\nDo we believe we can “solve homelessness with tickets and arrests?” — no. We tackle chronic homelessness through programs that keep people housed (Housing First) and that get at the root causes of chronic homelessness, such as mental health and substance abuse treatment. However, enforcement of the camping ban is an important tool to address public safety and connect people with services.\nIn the early 2010s, Boulder’s programs were focused on temporary sheltering. Boulder had extensive night and day sheltering services, similar to what candidates Williams and Speer are suggesting today. Despite dedicating extensive resources to this sheltering-first approach, the city failed to shelter everyone, and offered no paths to stable housing. Boulder’s failure was not unique, no city in the world claims to have solved homelessness through sheltering.\nBy 2017, in the face of ever diluted funding and a large homeless population from outside the county, Boulder adopted the strategy endorsed by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, which includes: a coordinated approach to delivering services, a recognition that housing is the solution to homelessness, and prioritization of the most vulnerable. Through Coordinated Entry, Boulder began to collect data on who we were serving and their needs so that we could measure progress and allocate resources. The strategy shift to Housing First has been enormously successful: Boulder assisted more than 1,100 people to end their homelessness with supportive housing, reunification with support networks, and/or work training. By utilizing federally funded vouchers to house people, the city saves money on policing, emergency room care, and court appearances. Additional programs such as rental assistance and landlord/tenant mediation successfully prevent homelessness.\nToday, the City and County of Boulder collectively spend more than $100 million per year on these and other robust services, which is four times the amount per capita as neighboring communities. We must ensure our substantial, yet limited funds are invested as effectively as possible.\nDespite these successes, encampments continue to proliferate in our public spaces, often inhabited by individuals who refuse to engage with services. Police describe deplorable conditions in these encampments: violence, sexual assault, weapons, human feces, stolen goods, propane tanks, thousands of needles, methamphetamine, and heroin. Candidates Williams and Speer suggest the solution to ending encampments is adding several sheltering options including a “no questions asked” shelter and safe campgrounds. However, one must ask, how many people will these new shelters serve when the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless operates at only 75% capacity on an average night and only 30 individuals are suspended from the shelter at any point due to “serious, violent or multiple infractions?”\nSafe campgrounds were rejected by city staff and Council because they would divert resources from a proven solution (housing) and duplicate existing services. The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness notes: These environments [sanctioned campgrounds] have little impact on reducing homelessness. (See the April 2021 Study Session for a full discussion of Safe Campgrounds.)\nThere are no data supporting that providing several more sheltering options will end encampments. There is, however, the reality that adding more sheltering options will draw funds from Housing First and other proven programs.\nEnforcement of the camping ban and related laws is one tool we have to discourage encampments. The camping ban does not “criminalize homelessness.” Our Municipal Judge Cooke has said during multiple presentations to Council that court appearances are a touch point to connect people to services, not an opportunity for incarceration. Even if individuals are jailed for a more serious crime than camping, a criminal record — even a violent one — does not preclude an individual from accessing Section 8 housing assistance or supportive housing. The only exceptions are: sexual offenses and methamphetamine.\nWe agree that jail is not a solution to homelessness. We also agree we need more addiction and mental health treatment options. For those who have committed serious crimes, we support alternative sentencing facilities when appropriate. Methamphetamine use is a challenge to housing and treatment. Any program with greater than a 10% success rate is worth exploring. According to the Department of Housing and Human Services, the city is also pursuing the creation of a residential meth recovery house. For sex offenders, the city is purchasing units specifically for housing this population.\nWe have heard concerns about the police enforcing the ban as opposed to people trained to intervene in mental health situations. Police were previously not responsible for enforcing the camping ban until their help was requested by city staff. Parks & Recreation Director Ali Rhodes told Council: “Our staff has been assaulted, threatened. It is traumatic.” Though the police do play a primary role in camping ban enforcement, they do not intervene alone. Trained outreach teams, such as BETHERE and the CIRT, are part of enforcement.\nFinally, as proof that enforceable rules can increase access to services, after the City Council passed an emergency ordinance banning tents and propane tanks in city parks and allocated more funds for enforcement, coordinated entry screenings increased by 30%, with 25 more people regularly utilizing the shelter according to Housing and Human Services data.\nIt would be insane to follow in the footsteps of the failing programs of our past and of the West Coast of today; let’s commit to learning from past mistakes and build a better future for Boulder.\nSteve Rosenblum (www.steveforboulder.com) and Michael Christy (www.michael4boulder.com) are candidates for the Nov. 2 City Council election. Steve is a housing and investment professional with experience in subsidized housing and advising governments. Michael is a mediator and family law attorney and Boulder Shelter for the Homeless volunteer who serves on the Cannabis Licensing Advisory Board.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5392056703567505}
+{"content": "Understanding data is critical for developing a sales team, increasing revenue, and outperforming competitors. After all, the world's top sales teams are data-driven. However, this does not imply that every move made by each team member should be tracked and measured, as this would hold them back. Instead, it's critical to know what sales KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are, why they're essential, and which ones are most relevant to your sales team.\nIn this article, we'll go over crucial sales KPIs you need to measure to pursue better prospects, convert more leads, and increase profit margins.\nKPIs are metrics that evaluate an organization's performance. Sales indicators can be used to assess the quality of an individual employee's work or the company's overall performance. The only objective way to quantify the value of working time and the productivity of divisions, departments, branches, or committees is to use KPIs.\nThe effectiveness of the sales department can be measured using a variety of indicators. Sales KPIs are determined by the organization based on the nature of work, expectations, and other factors. Here are five of the most important sales KPIs for a business to consider.\nThis sales KPI evaluates the month-over-month rise (or drop) in your sales revenue. While it is among the essential KPIs you can track, you must do it in the proper context. Monthly sales growth as a sales KPI provides relevant information that may be used to improve your sales strategies, processes, and product objectives.\nThis sales KPI monitors how many calls and emails your sales department makes over the course of a day, week, or month. It not only tells you how engaged your sales agents are, but it can also suggest whether something is problematic with your sales funnel.\nThis sales KPI keeps track of the opportunities your agents create so you can anticipate future sales and possibly figure out which ones are the most worthwhile. Your sales force depends on opportunities to survive. They can learn a lot about their sales process by monitoring this sales KPI.\nThis sales KPI is vital for closing deals since it counts how many demo calls your team and individual agents make. Leads who have progressed this far along your funnel are considerably more likely to convert. Observing how this metric fluctuates month after month is an effective technique to monitor the integrity of your sales funnel.\nThis sales KPI provides an answer to the most crucial question: how many leads turn into sales. Analyzing your lead conversion rate can provide you with tried-and-true b2c or b2b lead generation strategies. You can work back to see where those clients originated from, or you can look at the ones that didn't convert to figure out why your approach didn't work for them.\nIt saves time, energy, and resources to keep track of your company's or team's sales KPIs. In this article, we covered the sales KPIs, along with which can assess employee productivity and increase sales volume. With these, we can be informed about what's going on without sifting through numerous spreadsheets.\nThe rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.\nA rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!\nHeadings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the \"When inside of\" nested selector system.\nHeadings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the \"When inside of\" nested selector system.\nHaving a solid understanding of how to make remote meetings work for you and your team members is important.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5851888656616211}
+{"content": "ABSTRACT\nLaing's work The Divided Selfhas had a limited impact on social theory, but it raises some significant questions in an accessible way. 1 Laing was working with positivistic versions of psychiatry on the one side and traditional psychoanalytic theory on the other. He recognised weaknesses in both traditions when it came to validating the experience of people. In their different ways they were attempting to treat madness in terms of a language of reason. This led to the rejection and confinement of mentally ill people, particularly those suffering from schizophrenia. They had been objectified within the language of psychiatry that accepted the authority of reason to develop categorisations such as 'schizophrenic' or 'manic depressive', that were taken to be objective.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7369025945663452}
+{"content": "During a recent study, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) developed two rapid diagnostic tests for COVID-19 that are nearly as accurate as the gold-standard test currently used in laboratories. Unlike the gold standard test, which extracts RNA and uses it to amplify the DNA of the virus, these new tests can detect the presence of the virus in as little as five minutes using different methods. The findings were published in the journal Nature Protocols. One test is a COVID-19 molecular diagnostic test, called Antisense, which uses electrochemical sensing to detect the presence of the virus.\nJun 17, 2021, 04:30AM ISTSource: ANI", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6522984504699707}
+{"content": "We have a powerful tool in the fight against the coronavirus. Covid-19 vaccines are available at Georgia Tech for those who are eligible.\nVaccine Update as of September 29, 2021\nGeorgia Tech continues to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and work with the Georgia Department of Public Health to provide Covid-19 vaccines for the campus community.\nRecently, the CDC recommended Covid-19 vaccine boosters for a broader group of people based upon age, underlying medical conditions, and risk of exposure due to occupation. These recommendations currently apply only to those who have received two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least six months ago.\nTo address the groups at highest risk of severe illness from Covid-19, Stamps Health Services will immediately begin offering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to the following groups: People ages 65 years and older. People ages 50-64 years with underlying medical conditions.\nTo schedule a vaccination appointment for your booster dose, go to mytest.gatech.edu. In order to validate the type of Covid-19 vaccine you previously received, including dates of vaccination, you will need to bring your Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card with you to your appointment.\nNext week, Stamps Health Services will begin offering booster doses to additional groups who may, per the recent CDC recommendations, receive a booster dose based on their individual benefits and risks. This includes: People ages 18-49 years with underlying medical conditions. People ages 18-64 years who are at increased risk for Covid-19 exposure and transmission due to occupational or institutional setting.\nThis recent announcement does not affect those who have already been declared eligible to receive the vaccine.\nMore information will be shared with the campus community about expanded eligibility and vaccine clinics as soon as it becomes available.\nVaccine Eligibility and Appointments Georgia Tech is following the vaccine eligibility guidelines set by the Georgia Department of Public Health. If you are eligible, you will need to register for a vaccination appointment using mytest.gatech.edu – the same system currently used for Covid-19 surveillance testing. To register for a vaccine appointment, follow these instructions: How to Schedule a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment. If you are making a vaccine appointment for a spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child age 12 years or older, you will need to first create a temporary Georgia Tech Guest Account for your family member. To create a guest account, follow these instructions: How to Schedule a Vaccine Appointment for a Georgia Tech Family Member. We will continue to open appointments for the coming weeks. To receive notifications when new appointments are available, you may subscribe to updates at mytest.status.gatech.edu. Please note: While strongly encouraged, it is not mandatory for staff, faculty, or students to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Vaccine Clinic Location and Dates\nStamps Health Services - 740 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332\nTuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nParking is provided in the W02 deck.\nPrior to your appointment, review the instructions for prepare for your vaccination.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6380782723426819}
+{"content": "September 20, 2021 feature\nCristae-dependent quality control of the mitochondrial genome\nMitochondrial genomes (MtDNA) comprise essential subunits of the mitochondrial respiratory chain; therefore, mutations in mtDNA can reduce cellular energy support and cause mitochondrial diseases. Researchers seek to understand how cells can secure the integrity of mtDNA across generations. In a new study now published on\nScience Advances, Christopher Jakubke and an international research team in biology and biophysics, demonstrated how single-celled yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae could intracellularly distinguish between functional and defective mtDNA. The outcomes of the research can support a model that shows how the proximity between mtDNA and the proteins it encodes can create a sphere of influence to understand the functional mtDNA in cells. Mitochondria\nMitochondria contain their own genome known as mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) that can encode core subunits of the respiratory chain including a spectrum of proteins required for mitochondrial protein translation. As a result, multiple copies of mtDNAs are distributed throughout the mitochondrial network and therefore mutations in mtDNA can be detrimental for mitochondrial function. Researchers have sought to understand how the integrity of mtDNA can be retained for generations regardless of the high rates of mitochondrial mutation. Studies on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster and on mice have shown how the mutant mtDNA copies can be removed in the female germline via a process known as purifying selection. For example, researchers have proposed the contribution of mitochondrial fission to the process in fruit flies, while small mitochondrial fragments containing only one or a few mitochondrial genomes can separate the mtDNA copies from one another. Despite similar progress in mitochondrial research, many questions remain to be answered relative to the cellular mechanisms facilitating selection against mutant mtDNA. Jakubke et al. therefore explored the possibility of genetically manipulating mtDNA in Saccharomyces cerevisiae; a budding yeast model to study the process of mtDNA quality control.\nQuality control of mitochondrial genomes (mtDNA) in S. cerevisiae\nAt first, Jakubke et al. tested if the single-celled S. cerevisiae could intracellularly distinguish between intact and mutant mtDNA to support the generation of young and healthy mtDNA content. During the experiment, they genetically followed the distinction of wildtype mtDNA copies from mutant mtDNA in heteroplasmic single yeast cells. To accomplish this, the team used two yeast strains of opposing mating types. The first strain harbored a wild type mtDNA and a deleted gene that typically encodes a mitochondrially localized protein known as Arg8, required to synthesize arginine. The strain grew on medium with nonfermentable carbon sources but not on medium without arginine. The next strain grew in the absence of arginine but not on nonfermentable carbon sources. Both strains maintained comparable amounts of mtDNA, which the team verified using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction experiments.\nThe experiments\nUsing microdissection, the team transferred single zygotes to a cell-free area on an agar plate with rich medium and glucose as a fermentable carbon source to support the growth of wild type cells or mutant mtDNA. The team continued the process of yeast cell proliferation up to five generations to respectively indicate the presence of wild type or mutant mtDNA. The method showed a strong bias for the wild type mtDNA copy. Jakubke et al. used a microscopic approach to visualize wild type vs. mutant mtDNA in the budding yeast daughter cells starting from zygotes. The results supported that the S. cerevisiae cells could distinguish between wild type and mutant mtDNA to promote the growth of healthy mtDNA content.\nSelecting against mutant mtDNA in a continuous mitochondrial network\nMitochondria can form a continuous tubular network in S. cerevisiae that is constantly rearranged by fusion and fission events. For instance, dysfunctional mitochondria do not fuse with healthy mitochondria to form a continuous network and are thus kept in separate compartments. The scientists used live-cell microscopy to examine the possibility and imaged mitochondrial fusion during mating of two yeast strains. Despite pedigree mixing efforts, the yeast zygotes continued to distinguish between the mutant and wild type mtDNA to produce daughter cells with predominantly wild type mtDNA. The scientists proposed mitochondrial fission as a process to assess the selection against mutant mtDNA, but they did not identify increased mitochondrial fragmentation after mating between cells containing the wild type and mutant forms of mtDNA.\nFunctional compartmentalization in mitochondria\nThe team noted how the selection of specific wild type and mutant mtDNA in mitochondria occurred within a continuous network. They hypothesized the presence of subdomains in the mitochondrial network whose functionality is determined by copies of nearby mtDNA. To understand this, they conducted protein diffusion studies in living cells during mating experiments. The outcomes showed the equilibrium of subunits of the respiratory chain complexes throughout mitochondrial tubules when compared to proteins of the inner boundary or outer mitochondrial membranes. Further observations also highlighted the importance of cristae; the folds of the inner membrane of the mitochondria to maintain inner membrane domains and prevent mixing between gene products of different mtDNA copies. The cristae further supported the mtDNA mediated formation of mitochondrial subdomains through two mutually exclusive mechanisms. The team conducted further studies to understand the role of cristae in restricting the mobility of mtDNA. Jakubke et al. then showed how the cristae played a significant role during mtDNA quality control. For instance, the ability to choose between the wild type and mutant mtDNA severely compromised in mutants with a defective cristae architecture.\nOutlook\nIn this way, Christopher Jakubke and colleagues showed how the unicellular S. cerevisiae promoted the generation of progeny with a healthy mtDNA population containing wild type and mutant mtDNA. The process of purifying selection occurred in a continuous mitochondrial network without mitochondrial fusion. The findings led to further investigations to understand the mechanisms cells use to detect mutant mtDNA, when compared to wild type copies, within the mitochondrial network. Based on pedigree analysis experiments, Jakubke et al. showed how mutants with defective cristae were incapable of identifying between the wild type and mutant mtDNA to support progeny with functional mtDNA. The research outcomes also supported a sphere of influence that depended on retaining the normal cristae architecture. The scientists highlighted the active presence of a purifying selection process in S. cerevisiae based on several experiments to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the clearance of mutant mtDNA from healthy cells.\nMore information:Christopher Jakubke et al, Cristae-dependent quality control of the mitochondrial genome, Science Advances(2021). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abi8886\nJahda H Hill et al, Selective propagation of functional mitochondrial DNA during oogenesis restricts the transmission of a deleterious mitochondrial variant,\nNature Genetics (2014). DOI: 10.1038/ng.2920\nKarin B. Busch et al, Quality matters: how does mitochondrial network dynamics and quality control impact on mtDNA integrity?,\nPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences (2014). DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2013.0442\n© 2021 Science X Network\nCitation: Cristae-dependent quality control of the mitochondrial genome (2021, September 20) retrieved 16 October 2021 from https://phys.org/news/2021-09-cristae-dependent-quality-mitochondrial-genome.html", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5089075565338135}
+{"content": "摘要\nMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted great attention due to their attractive characteristics such as ultrahigh specific surface area, interconnected and regular porosity, and intraframework chemical functionality. However, utilizing MOFs as promising candidates for electrochemical, electronic, and resistive gas sensing applications is quite challenging owing to the electronically insulating nature of most MOFs; designing MOFs and relevant materials that possess electrical conductivity thus becomes a crucial research topic. In this perspective, routes to create conductive MOF-based materials, including conductive MOFs, MOF-based composites, and MOF-derived materials, are introduced. Recent progress in the synthesis and applications of these electronically conductive MOF-based materials is highlighted, and the limitations and commonly seen issues for designing such materials and the potential strategies to overcome these challenges are also included.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes 材料科學(全部) 工程 (全部)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9965920448303223}
+{"content": "Effects of dietary fibre level on rumen pH, total microbial count and methanogenic archaea in Bonsmara and Nguni steers Abstract\nA study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the level of dietary fibre on rumen pH, total microbial count and methanogenic archaeacount of Bonsmara (225 ± 10.0 kg live weight) and Nguni (215 ± 10.0 kg live weight) steers. Nine steers per breed were used, aged 8 to 9 months. A 3 x 2 factorial experiment was executed with treatments allocated in a completely randomized design. The treatments were diets which included 64.3% neutral detergent fibre (NDF) for diet 1, 40.4% NDF for diet 2, and 29.9% NDF for diet 3. Steers were fed for 90 days and housed in individual pens. Rumen fluid was collected from steers using a stomach tube. Rumen fluid samples were taken immediately to the laboratory for microbial assay. Data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA). The various levels of dietary fibre did not affect rumen pH and methanogenic archaea count. However, a low-fibre diet yielded high rumen total microbial count for Bonsmara steers and low rumen total microbial count for Nguni steers. Therefore, a low-fibre diet can be applied as a viable strategy to enhance rumen total microbial count in exotic beef breeds and crossbred cattle such as Bonsmara. Nguni steers fed a high NDF diet had higher rumen total microbial count than Nguni steers fed a low-fibre diet. Therefore, a high NDF diet can be used efficiently by feeding it to indigenous breeds and purebred cattle such as Nguni.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8465781211853027}
+{"content": "São Tomé and Príncipe has maintained macroeconomic stability in the period since the previous ECF review (February 2021). International support and the authorities’ swift actions helped mitigate the impact of the pandemic so far. Growth is estimated at 3 percent in 2020, supported by externally-financed spending. Growth is projected to slow to 2 percent in 2021, reflecting delays in the return of tourists, and to strengthen to 3 percent in 2022. The economic outlook is subject to high uncertainty and downside risks, notably the evolution of the pandemic.\nNear-term macroeconomic prospects continue to improve in the context of higher oil prices and a gradual global recovery from the pandemic shock, but the medium-term outlook remains challenging and highly uncertain. Oil production remains muted, debt and inflation remain elevated, and non-oil activity is expected to recover only gradually. However, continued strong fiscal performance (aided by higher oil revenues), exchange rate stabilization, and a return to positive non-oil growth would contribute to a reduction in the debt-to-GDP ratio this year, easing debt vulnerabilities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9912445545196533}
+{"content": "Chapter\nChapter\nRectifier Transformers\nDOI link for Rectifier Transformers\nRectifier Transformers book\nABSTRACT\nInternational Electrotechnical Commission standards refer to rectifier transformers as converter transformers, while IEEE standards refer to these transformers as rectifier transformers. Rectifier transformers can be liquid-immersed, dry-type, or cast-coil technology. Dry-type transformers were primarily used in distribution-voltage classes. The traditional IEEE method for rating a rectifier transformer has always been the root-mean-square kVA drawn from the primary line. The Transformers Committee of the IEEE Power Engineering Society has accepted the term harmonic loss factor as more mathematically and physically correct than the term K-factor. A reasonable cutoff point and accurate harmonic spectrum are necessary to properly design transformers for harmonic loads. Rectifier transformers generally are designed with lower core inductions than standard power transformers to help offset the added core induction due to voltage harmonics. For some high-current transformers, these windings may be reversed, with the low-voltage winding wound on the outside over the high-voltage coil.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9026021361351013}
+{"content": "@MISC{Makovski_visuallearning, author = {Tal Makovski and Gustavo A. Vázquez and Yuhong V. Jiang}, title = {Visual Learning in Multiple-Object Tracking}, year = {} }\nShare\nOpenURL\nAbstract\nBackground: Tracking moving objects in space is important for the maintenance of spatiotemporal continuity in everyday visual tasks. In the laboratory, this ability is tested using the Multiple Object Tracking (MOT) task, where participants track a subset of moving objects with attention over an extended period of time. The ability to track multiple objects with attention is severely limited. Recent research has shown that this ability may improve with extensive practice (e.g., from action videogame playing). However, whether tracking also improves in a short training session with repeated trajectories has rarely been investigated. In this study we examine the role of visual learning in multiple-object tracking and characterize how varieties of attention interact with visual learning. Methodology/Principal Findings: Participants first conducted attentive tracking on trials with repeated motion trajectories for a short session. In a transfer phase we used the same motion trajectories but changed the role of tracking targets and nontargets. We found that compared with novel trials, tracking was enhanced only when the target subset was the same as that used during training. Learning did not transfer when the previously trained targets and nontargets switched roles or mixed up. However, learning was not specific to the trained temporal order as it transferred to trials where the motion was played backwards. Conclusions/Significance: These findings suggest that a demanding task of tracking multiple objects can benefit from", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7685936689376831}
+{"content": "Ambassador: Italian investors new to the Pakistani market keen to invest Italy is the largest source of remittances in the EU for Pakistan. Investors and various companies in Italy are keen to invest in different sectors of Pakistan’s economy.\nThis was revealed by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Italy, Jauhar Saleem, on Friday.\nAccording to details disclosed by the ambassador, Italian companies new to the Pakistani market are keen to invest in various sectors of the South Asian country’s market.\nThese include the sectors of food, steel, leather, textile, tourism, Information Technology (IT), electric vehicles, and allied equipment.\nThe ambassador stressed that the previous Italian investment in Pakistan was highly concentrated in the hydrocarbon market.\nHowever, the Pakistani embassy in Italy is now striving to establish a more diversified investment portfolio from Italy.\nSaleem highlighted several factors aiding the surge in remittances from Italy over the last four months.\nThese include the establishment of the Roshan Digital Account (RDA), the restrictions on cross border travel due to the pandemic, a ‘favorable’ exchange rate, the legalization of undocumented Pakistani workers in Italy, the inclusion of Pakistan in Italy’s seasonal work visa program, and the ‘Remittances Promotion Drive’ of the Pakistani embassy in Italy.\nAccording to Saleem, the value-added sectors of garments, leather products, home textiles, and footwear dominated the portfolio of the South Asian country’s exports to Italy.\nMeanwhile, he revealed that the South Asian country’s share of supplying Basmati rice to Italy has surged by a whopping 82% over the last few months.\nMeanwhile, neighboring India only accounts for 12% of Italy’s Basmati rice imports.\nWhat are your views on this? Share with us in the comments below.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5365049242973328}
+{"content": "March 27, 2019\nBraziel's presentation, titled “Starting from the Bottom: Building a Culture of Opportunity Within Disadvantaged Communities,” will share the challenges and opportunities inherent in community and economic development. Our current approach to development has exacerbated economic inequality, but it doesn't have to be this way. Drawing from his experiences in Cincinnati and Milwaukee, Braziel's presentation will offer alternatives to stakeholders, entrepreneurs and developers looking for ideas for creating sustainable, economically-inclusive communities.\nBraziel serves as a co-founder and managing partner of MORTAR, an organization dedicated to enabling historically marginalized entrepreneurs access the tools and resources needed to start businesses, change communities and build generational wealth. Derrick’s work has led to recognition from the Indianapolis Star, YES! Magazine, Next City, Politico, Forbes Magazine, the Stanford Social Innovation Review and NBC Nightly News. He has also been named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for Social Entrepreneurs and the Cincinnati Business Courier's 2018 40 under 40 list. He is a member of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s C-Change Class 11, is an Echoing Green and 2016-17 BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) Fellow and a 2018 Next City Vanguard.\n20 Best Solutions Magazine and sticker.\n“Know Your Price” by Andre Perry and sticker.\n“Brave New Home” by Diana Lind and sticker.\nTote bag, “Know Your Price,” and sticker.\nDecember 2, 2019\nApril 15, 2020\nJanuary 23, 2019\nDecember 9, 2020", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5710468292236328}
+{"content": "The development of the PONTOS project is a response to many existing and actual environmental challenges. Shelf waters, coastal and deltaic areas, being extensively and intensively used, are probably the most vulnerable zones within the Black Sea Basin (BSB), where anthropogenic activities coupled with global climate change dramatically impact the natural habitats, biodiversity, and ecosystems.\nTo assess the existing environmental challenges, the PONTOS develops publicly available methods and tools to be tested during the project lifetime, which benefit the project partners and key stakeholders by providing detailed information on the assessments conducted in the pilot sites.\nThese methods and the specific tools are applied when investigating the four pilot areas in each partner countries.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.713645339012146}
+{"content": "Network delivers a Check Up The Diagnosis\nThrough its membership in the group purchasing organization, HealthTrust, a prominent Arizona medical center has been a Network Distribution customer for almost a decade. The strong alliance between a national GPO and a flexible distribution partner like\nNetwork offers this large acute care facility a broad portfolio of products at industry-leading pricing and additional benefits.\nFor decades, the staff of the medical center has provided patients the finest care, frequently ranking among the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals.” At the same time, the facility has been impacted by a major healthcare reform, pressuring facility leadership to provide high quality care within a shrinking budget.\nAlready running lean, identifying further opportunities to reduce expenses in the Environmental Services department would require a fresh perspective.\nThe Treatment Plan\nThe medical center enlisted the support of their local\nNetwork specialist to participate in Healthy Measures®. Offered exclusively by Network, the program is designed to improve patient and business outcomes through implementing best practices in environmental hygiene. In a three-step process, hospital staff work with a representative to evaluate current procedures in the facility. From a critical look at the cleaning process to the products being used, the potential improvements can lead to a significant reduction in operational expenses, improved patient satisfaction and a lower incidence of healthcare acquired infections.\nTo begin, representatives from infection prevention, environmental services and materials management at the medical center participated in an interview which identified top-of-mind issues in creating a healthier environment. Ultimately, the conversation uncovered shared priorities and common goals among the group. Step two of the program evaluated the process of cleaning and overall effectiveness of product and application methods. A proprietary scoring system of current practices established a baseline from which the team could improve upon. These findings allowed the\nNetwork specialist to craft recommendations for improvement, labor reduction, and cost controls. A Healthy Prognosis\nThe facility identified five action items in their plan, and within six months patient satisfaction scores increased 11% and operating costs related to janitorial services began to decline. The positive results were reported to executive staff and received enthusiastic endorsement.\nNine months into the program the team had implemented 75% of their action items and requested a second assessment. The second evaluation reflected a 16% improvement in the facility’s Healthy Measures score and helped the team identify four new action items to add to the plan.\n11% HCAHPS scores increase\nThe staff has been pleased with the progress they’ve made utilizing Healthy Measures and with\nNetwork’s support, they’re eager to continue on their path to improved patient and business outcomes.\nOnce we started executing our Healthy Measures joint action plan in addition to realizing a significant cost savings, our patient satisfaction scores improved.\nNetwork’s proprietary program helped us understand that the advantages of instituting best practices in surface cleaning and hand hygiene go beyond reducing costs.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5340511798858643}
+{"content": "Lake Independence is classified as a recreational water; the primary uses include swimming, fishing and boating. Land use in the watershed surrounding Lake Independence is predominantly agricultural and is undergoing rapid development of multi-acre, single-family hobby farms. The lake is listed as impaired for excess nutrients, the total phosphorus concentration averages violate the state standard for recreational waters. The Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission appointed a community stakeholder committee to address concerns about nutrient levels in Lake Independence. The Lake Independence TMDL report was approved by the EPA on February 23, 2007.\nMap and location\nLake Independence is located approximately 15 miles west of Minneapolis in the South Fork Crow River watershed in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The watershed includes portions of Medina, Independence, and Loretto and is located in Hennepin County.\nTMDL report and implementation plan\nTMDL approved by the EPA on February 23, 2007.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6845921277999878}
+{"content": "Lead Contact Project Details The Challenge\nWhen the Arecibo radio telescope collapsed on December 1, 2020, plans were already underway for a cable replacement program for the 57-year-old facility. What had begun in August 2020 as an engineering consultation for a cable-socket failure rapidly switched to site stabilization, condition and damage assessment, post-collapse remediation and recovery, and a forensic investigation to determine the underlying causes of the collapse.\nHere's How\nThe telescope comprised a spherical reflector that covered an area nearly equivalent to 11 soccer fields, with 18 cables (from towers to instrument platform) suspending an instrument array 150 meters above. Six of the 18 cables had been added in the 1990s to support a 300-ton increase in instrument load. Over the years, cables were inspected, and one (a back stay, which supports one of the three towers) was replaced in 1981.\nIn August 2020, replacement of a single cable was planned, and proposals sought for the work. But before the job could be awarded, a cable came loose from its socket, putting the replacement program on hold while the project shifted to emergency assessment to understand the effect of the cable loss on the entire structure.\nInitially, one of the contractors seeking to perform emergency repairs asked us to support emergency construction services. But at the request of the observatory, we were instead retained by the observatory operator (University of Central Florida) to determine the adequacy of the damaged structure and design the repairs. At this point, Thornton Tomasetti became engineer of record for emergency repairs, construction engineering and final repairs.\nTo design the repairs, we conducted a structural assessment, refined models of the facility and factors of safety, and produced construction documents. A key approach was to design a cable arresting system – if a cable broke while crews were working on the structure, the arresting system would allow it to slide out slowly, rather than spring out, flail around and possibly injure someone or damage other structures.\nNew cables were ordered and en route to Puerto Rico when a second cable snapped on November 6, 2020. This dramatically increased stresses on the remaining cables, making most areas of the site unsafe for workers – and making the site, as a whole, too precarious for our original repair plan to be practical.\nCould Arecibo Be Saved?\nCollaborating with the contractors, other engineers, the University of Central Florida and the observatory owner, the National Science Foundation, we developed a long list of ideas for increasing load capacity and making the structure safe enough to repair. It was a race against time, since the cables' component wires continued to break, further elevating stresses on the remaining cables. All options to save the structure were unlikely to succeed, and wires had begun to break more often due to the higher stress. So just before Thanksgiving, we recommended that the telescope be disassembled.\nDuring the fourth week of November, the project team was in constant communication, logging the number of wires broken each day and assessing the state of the telescope. Hoping for the best – and preparing for the worst – we contacted D.H. Griffin, a demolition contractor, to review the situation. On December 1, as our team was driving up the mountain to the observatory, the platform collapsed.\nSwitching to Recovery\nLuckily, no one was near the dish at the time and no injuries occurred, largely because a safe zone, barring staff from areas of potential danger, had been established prior to the collapse .\nAn immediate concern was an area where soil had been impacted by a few hundred gallons of hydraulic fluid, which fell 150 meters from the platform to the ground. Thornton Tomasetti, Langan, D.H. Griffin and CSA Group conducted a remediation, removing debris from the site to gain access to and remove the impacted soil.\nIn December, we began focusing on emergency cleanup activities (removing the fallen structure and tons of steel debris from the site), safety engineering and soil testing, which confirmed that no hydrocarbons had penetrated into the underlying aquifer, and initiated forensic work to determine the cause of the collapse.\nThe forensic report is due to the National Science Foundation and the University of Central Florida in January 2022.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6416912078857422}
+{"content": "Make Communities helps develop accessible, equitable and empowered places, organizations and networks that are equipped with the tools they need to realize their visions.\nMake Communities is a mission driven consulting firm with a vision for accessible, equitable and empowered communities.\nWe define community as a group of people with a common interest working toward a shared purpose, and we believe in the power of communities to come together to address their most pressing and difficult challenges. We believe in creating opportunity rich and equitable environments. Whether within organizations, networks, neighborhoods or regions, solutions are not one-size fits all, and no one knows what a community needs to succeed better than the people who experience it every day. We believe our challenges are not intractable. We believe the disconnect between our aspirations and our outcomes is driven by often unexamined underlying systems and practices that serve to hold us all back, with the most direct impacts shouldered by traditionally marginalized and excluded communities — including exclusions by race, class, gender, sexuality, physical ability, age, and other forms of identity and experience. By changing policies, we change outcomes. We believe the creativity and resilience of communities should never be underestimated or understated. Whether working within existing systems, working around them or changing them to meet their needs, this happens daily in ways common and profound. This is particularly true for communities traditionally excluded from opportunity.\nMake Communities works with non-profits, foundations, networks, coalitions and governments to create actionable strategies that lead to tangible change.\nMake Communities helps equip our partners with the tools they need for equitable organizational, community and regional development.\nWhether at the individual, policy, planning, project or programmatic level, our systems lens and hands-on experience guides our outcome oriented approach.\nIt takes many voices, perspectives, relationships and efforts to build true community centered initiatives. Our partners and community of collaborators are ready to help your team organize the ideas, resources and energy to reach your goals. Anthony Armstrong provides equity focused training, facilitation, coaching, assessment, planning and technical assistance for equitable development, organizational change and community revitalization. Read Anthony’s bio here. Justin Booth is an expert in creating livable streets and vibrant communities. He has helped communities across New York and beyond examine, critique and plan for transportation networks that increase well being and access for all users. Read Justin’s bio here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5350369215011597}
+{"content": "Substantial progress has been made in putting in place a common transport policy within the European Union, by removing barriers, increasing competition, and improving the quality of service and safety, especially in the road, rail and air transport sectors. However, substantial further efficiency gains could be achieved from further action to create a more fully integrated transport sector. There is at present no comprehensive estimation of the cost of non-Europe in the overall transport sector. However, an assessment is being undertaken by Parliament in the form of a Cost of Non-Europe Report. Preliminary findings indicate that benefits from a further deepening of the single market in transport would amount to at least 3.83 billion euro per year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996063709259033}
+{"content": "The Open Workshop\nTHE OPEN WORKSHOP is an architectural urbanism practice that focuses on the relationship between collective form and territory. Specifically, the firm is interested in the agency of form to impact political, economic, and ecological systems. Using a trans-scalar approach to design research, the office straddles the line between permanence and ephemerality, control and choice, legibility and illegibility, the individual and collective, determinacy and indeterminacy, as well as figure and field. Its name is a reference to Umberto Eco’s 1962 treatise\nThe Open Work; its goal is to evolve Eco’s concept into architecture by expanding the subject to include the pluralistic public realm and the transforming environmental context. THE OPEN WORKSHOP is directed by Neeraj Bhatia with associate Cesar Lopez. The Center Won't Hold\nThe numerous vacant lots in Chicago represent urban inequity that is propelled by—and a symptom of— property ownership. As more residents are living in precarity, the urban commons, wherein a shared resource is collectively managed and governed, have taken on a new importance. By sharing resources, residents can have access to more resources without economic burden. While domestic commons (or communes) have historically offered meaningful forms of agency to residents, they have struggled to become a widespread model for living. This is not surprising, as communes rely on an intimate scale of decision making which is eased through having a more homogeneous group of residents. This design-research project addresses these issues by decentering the commune into an urban commons that could occupy vacant publicly-owned lots in Bronzeville. This entails separating the programs of the traditional co-living house into a range of structures and spaces that are locally tailored to individual sites. As a network of buildings, additional scales of sharing resources are generated amongst residents and the neighborhood. The design challenges the enclave nature of communes to encourage full integration with the neighborhood.\nThe forms of solidarity that communes and the commons promote already exist in Bronzeville through a range of inspiring organizations and initiatives focused on mutual aid, resource sharing, and skill building. This design intervention speculates on how these various initiatives can assemble a network of sharing that leverages the numerous vacant lots in Bronzeville. The speculative network focuses on four key resources—food, making, ecology, and care—that would be tied to an associated hub building to give more local control to residents in crafting their own ways of life. The Overton site features one of these interventions: a meeting space for the community. The design is positioned as a malleable framework that utilizes a series of curtains for residents to curate an array of interactions—from intimate to collective gatherings. The fabric enables transformations of the space that acknowledges the evolving practices and values of commoning. Through this decentralized model of sharing, new forms of solidarity can empower residents to take action on the available city.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7793615460395813}
+{"content": "Minimum wage increases can lead to reductions in employer-sponsored health insurance for some workers and their dependents. If policymakers want to raise the minimum wage, they should look beyond standard labor market outcomes and take into account other potential effects.\nThe expiration of pandemic benefits points to the flaw at the heart of unemployment insurance: The constituency that pays for benefits isn't the constituency who receives them. Lasting reform to the unemployment insurance system will mean finding a way to benefit employers directly.\nThis weekly recap focuses on how early mistakes led to America's failure in Afghanistan, the potential effects of critical race theory bans, an art installation that breaks down RAND data on income inequality, and more.\nThis weekly recap focuses on the number of lives saved during the early U.S. vaccination effort, what leaving Afghanistan says about other U.S. commitments, global competition for virtual-reality dominance, and more.\nThe U.S. labor market had 10.1 million job openings at the end of June, but 8.7 million workers were still unemployed in July. If there are so many more openings than job seekers, why are there unemployed workers left?\nLaw enforcement departments are increasingly considering using augmented reality and virtual reality for training. How can the AR/VR industry be incentivized to ensure that content responds to user needs and is accessible?\nRetirement is a fluid concept. Many retirees would consider returning to the workforce if conditions were right and they could set their own pace. A reframing of the aging and retirement process would allow us to see the issue in a new way.\nIncreasingly intense fire seasons are taking a physical and mental toll on wildland firefighters. Without more direct attention paid to firefighters' mental health, burnout could decimate the ranks of those who protect lives and property across the West.\nThe NCAA has long restricted what student athletes could receive in education-related benefits. But a recent Supreme Court ruling may be a step toward allowing athletes to access the income that their labor produces.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5922566652297974}
+{"content": "We provide specialist legal advice on a range of criminal offences, offering assistance from the start of a criminal investigation all the way through to any court hearings that may follow. We can see you at a police station if an arrest has been made or where a voluntary interview under caution has been arranged.\nIf a local authority wishes to conduct an interview relating to benefit over-payments, for instance, or regulatory offences, such as a breach of planning law, then we can accompany you so that you don’t have to face the ordeal alone.\nIf matters proceed to a hearing then we can represent you in all the criminal courts; including the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, Youth Court and the Court of Appeal.\nBecause we do not undertake Legal Aid work for criminal law all cases are funded on a bespoke private basis, where our services can be tailored to suit your individual needs and budget. This enables us to focus on the key legal and evidential issues that are central to your case. And crucially it means we can dedicate the appropriate resources to securing the best possible outcome for you without being limited by public funding restrictions.\nMost people agree that when it comes to criminal law, particularly offences that can result in a prison sentence, it is worth paying for specialist legal advice. We are always happy to provide free initial legal guidance and review the options available to you.\nWe have been representing clients facing criminal prosecutions for many years and have therefore built up a wealth of experience across a range of criminal offences. We regularly deal with cases involving drugs and alcohol, driving charges, violence, public order, domestic abuse, sexual offences, regulatory and planning issues, theft and benefit over-payment.\nWe are entirely independent, but enjoy a constructive working relationship with local police and prosecutors which often enables us to achieve a desired outcome.\nWe will provide you with a clear and detailed estimate of the likely legal costs.\nWe are always happy to work to a specified budget and can tailor what we do to your specific requirements.\nWe have produced a range of costs estimates in relation to some common driving offences, details of which can be found here.\nWe enjoy a well earned reputation for offering quality advice and representation in this specialist field. Solicitor Jen Law was recently invited to appear on BBC Radio Devon to explain the law relating to Public Order offences following a call for MPs to be given greater protection from harassment and abuse.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5115669965744019}
+{"content": "The Cofini Group Launches Real Estate Lifestyle Planning Under the Guidance of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Newport Beach, CA – September 22, 2021 – The Cofini Group, led by the real estate expert and consultant Shelly Cofini, introduces the novel real estate lifestyle planning service to current and future residential property investors. Homeowners interested in the initiative will get the opportunity to fully realize their homeownership goals while maximizing the value received through their assets.\nDeciding to be a first time homeowner, purchasing a second home or a vacation home in the countryside, downsizing, upsizing, or any other real estate related decision has a significant impact on one’s finances and lifestyle. A well-planned real estate purchase could turn out to be a lucrative passive income source or sound investment that uplifts one’s living standards, while a poor decision could lead to catastrophic life events. Thus, it is essential to consider all advantages and disadvantages involved before committing to such a considerable investment. The Cofini Group, a well-experienced real estate consultancy firm, is backed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties to be the primary advisor to potential homeowners and investors on making the most suitable real estate decision based on their lifestyle choices.\nSince the inception of the real estate lifestyle planning service, Shelly Cofini and her team of professional real estate consultants have strived to mentor, coach, and advice their distinguished clientele on mapping and realizing their life goals through strategic and timely real estate choices. The engagement will act as a real estate lifestyle planning guide that continuously assesses client aspirations, helps refine them in order to align with lifestyle changes, and help them achieve their goals by adhering to a realistic roadmap. Moreover, they offer their clients acquisition assistance, customized real estate research, and dignified exit strategies when required. The ultimate goal of The Cofini Group is to satisfy their clientele through an exceptional personalized service that outranks any traditional real estate consultancy service in California.\nFor more details on the Cofini Group’s real estate lifestyle planning service, visit www.thecofinigroup.com.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6936357021331787}
+{"content": "Sustainability Advantage\nIn recognition of Landcom’s continued advancement in integrating sustainability into business as usual activities the NSW Minister for Environment and Energy presented Landcom with a Bronze award in June 2019 as part of the Sustainability Advantage Recognition Scheme. The award honours significant advancement within the first year of joining the Sustainability Advantage program run by the NSW Office of the Environment and Heritage.\nThe award was strongly influenced by Landcom’s Sustainability Rebate Scheme on the Macarthur Heights project launched in 2019 which is designed to encourage individual home owners to build more efficient, healthy homes for themselves and the environment.\nThe Office of Environment and Heritage’s criteria for recognition rest upon participating organisations achieving progress in the following areas:\nActive participation in the program\nDemonstrated leadership and commitment to sustainability\nEstablished planning and management systems for environmental practice, including processes for continuous improvement\nEngagement: Promoting sustainability practices internally among staff, and externally with suppliers, customers and the wider industry\nAchievements: Demonstrated environmental outcomes in the last 12 months.\nLandcom sees strong benefits in participating in the program to advance shared knowledge and learning with parts of industry we would not normally interact with, gaining direct access to Office of Environment and Heritage programs, participation in leading thinking which aligns with Landcom’s objectives and access to resources to support Landcom’s Sustainable Places Strategy priorities.\nWe are committed to ongoing participation in the Sustainability Advantage program and will strive to further embed innovative sustainability initiatives across our business.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5884718298912048}
+{"content": "Housing I will build 5000 sustainable homes including council houses and affordable homes.\nAs someone who grew up in a council flat, I understand the value of a secure home and my strategy for West Yorkshire will help to deliver more genuinely affordable homes. I will take advantage of brownfield and infill sites, work with a range of social, community, co-operative and local authority housing providers to build\n5,000 affordable homes with sustainability at their heart.\nI will work with Co-operative and community-led groups across West Yorkshire to ensure the 500 homes currently planned are built, and accelerate ambitions by working with these groups on supplying land and accessing finance. I will ensure eco developers can fulfil their vision of creating low carbon, community-owned homes.\nI will work with all housing providers to ensure we get the right mix of housing for our older people. I will establish a\nDementia Ready Housing Taskforce to ensure all our older people’s housing and related services are dementia friendly.\nI will undertake an audit of accommodation available for those fleeing domestic violence, and ensure that there is sufficient accommodation for all those that need it.\nAs Mayor, I will work with disability groups and housing providers to develop a strategy to ensure there is an adequate supply of houses built to inclusive design standards, and work with local authorities to review the enforcement of building standards and the adaptation of existing houses. I will work to deliver a\nWest Yorkshire Accessible Housing register.\nMany people who want social housing cannot access it, and are forced into the private rented sector. I will instruct the Co-operative Development and Community Wealth Building Unit to work on developing a not-for-profit\nWest Yorkshire Social Letting Agency. Homelessness is a stain on our society and I will work with partners such as Housing First to ensure no one has to sleep rough and that young people are supported when sofa-surfing into affordable accommodation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5170111656188965}
+{"content": "Some of our staff and foster carers have shared their book recommendations for reading for current foster carers, or those considering becoming a foster carer.\nConversations that Matter offers a wealth of tools and techniques to empower parents and practitioners to connect to children and young people through conversation, in life changing ways.\nThrough talking to parents with experience, Bryan Post helps people to understand the impact of early life trauma and the impact of interruptions in the attachment process.\nCommonly observed in children with foster, adopt, diagnosed or any psychological trauma in their backgrounds, this radical new understanding of challenging children presents the good news on how to both approach, heal and fall in love with a child.\nAn accessible guide to understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these children.\nPresented in a straightforward and accessible style, this book combines expert information and first-hand experiences in order to help readers gain knowledge, achieve understanding, and make informed decisions about whether they can care for a child.\nSuitable for all carers, parents and supporting professionals working with children who have suffered early life trauma. Sarah Naish uses her first hand experience to clearly explain the differences between 'standard' parenting and 'therapeutic' parenting.\nTherapeutic parenting is a deeply nurturing parenting style, and is especially effective for children with attachment difficulties, or who experienced childhood trauma. This book provides everything you need to know in order to be able to effectively therapeutically parent.\nThis book is a collection of stories that focus on the adult voices, including my own, of personal insights and reflections of having been a Looked After child; the stories span five decades.\nDr. Perry explains what happens to the brain when children are exposed to extreme stress and trauma and reveals his innovative methods for helping to ease their pain and allowing them to become healthy adults.\nFollow Oliver as he goes through the ups and downs of the 'Fostering to Adoption' process. This version is more suitable for 4 to 10 year olds or children with limited understanding who are about to go through the fostering adoption process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5175973176956177}
+{"content": "Acute adverse events following trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) in pregnancy Overview Research View All Overview abstract Background: Pregnant women are at increased risk for influenza-related morbidity. Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) can reduce these risks and is recommended during pregnancy. Concerns regarding safety remain a barrier to vaccine uptake.\nMethods: In this retrospective observational cohort study we compared rates of medically attended adverse events between TIV-vaccinated and unvaccinated pregnant women within the Vaccine Safety Datalink. Using generalized estimating equations to account for matching, with a Poisson distribution and log link, we calculated adjusted incident rate ratios (AIRR) for composite safety outcomes for the full cohort and a subset vaccinated during first trimester.\nResults: The study cohort included 76,682 vaccinated and 148,578 unvaccinated women matched on age, site, and pregnancy start date; 21,952 (28.6%) women were vaccinated during first trimester. Over a 0-3 day window, receipt of TIV was not associated with increased risk for pre-specified acute medically attended events, including allergic reactions, cellulitis, and seizures (Full cohort AIRR=1.13 (95% CI: 0.82-1.56). First trimester: AIRR=.96 (95% CI: 0.52-1.76)). Over a 1-42 day window, no incident cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis or Bell's palsy following TIV were identified. TIV was not associated with thrombocytopenia (Full cohort: AIRR= 0.89 (95% CI: 0.67-1.2) First trimester: AIRR= .55 (95% CI=0.22-1.4)) or an acute neurologic event (Full cohort: AIRR=0.89 (95% CI=0.52-1.5) First trimester: AIRR= 1.04 (95% CI =0.46-2.4)).\nConclusions: Receipt of TIV during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk for medically attended acute adverse events. These findings support the safety of vaccinating pregnant women against influenza. publication date", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8279316425323486}
+{"content": "Swim-up is a sperm purification method that is being used daily in andrology labs around the world as a simple step for in vitro sperm selection. This method accumulates the most motile sperm in the upper fraction and leaves sperm with low or no motility in the lower fraction. However, the underlying reasons are not fully understood. In this article, we compare metabolic rate, motility and sperm tail length of bovine sperm cells of the upper and lower fraction. The metabolic assay platform reveals oxygen consumption rates and extracellular acidification rates simultaneously and thereby delivers the metabolic rates in real time. Our study confirms that the upper fraction of bull sperm has not only improved motility compared to the cells in the lower fraction but also shows higher metabolic rates and longer flagella. This pattern was consistent across media of two different levels of viscosity. We conclude that the motility-based separation of the swim-up technique is also reflected in underlying metabolic differences. Metabolic assays could serve as additional or alternative, label-free method to evaluate sperm quality.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9413455128669739}
+{"content": "Wellbeing initiatives often do not align with employee needs, as they are regarded as perks offered to individuals (e.g. healthcare allowance) rather than components of a holistic program that addresses employee needs across multiple wellbeing dimensions. If systemic barriers are not adequately addressed before a wellbeing program is implemented, its impact will be negligible. The development of a wellbeing program is often relegated to a side-of-desk task that lacks adequate resources and involvement of key stakeholders. Our Advice Critical Insight Organizations must embed a focus on employee wellbeing into their day-to-day operations, culture, and leadership to thrive in today’s environment. This requires a shift from viewing a wellbeing program as a couple of stand-alone initiatives to understanding it takes an integrated and holistic approach to meet employee needs and address systemic barriers. Impact and Result Gather data and employee feedback to identify gaps in existing initiatives and uncover employee wellbeing needs. Select the organization’s wellbeing priorities and build a program composed of initiatives that meet employee needs and address systemic barriers. Create a customized and targeted communications plan to ensure employees are fully aware of the wellbeing initiatives being offered. Workshop: Create a Holistic Employee Wellbeing Program\nWorkshops offer an easy way to accelerate your project. If you are unable to do the project yourself, and a Guided Implementation isn't enough, we offer low-cost onsite delivery of our project workshops. We take you through every phase of your project and ensure that you have a roadmap in place to complete your project successfully.\nModule 1: Assess Current State The Purpose Review current wellbeing initiatives. Analyze existing data to identify insights and collect additional data on employee needs. Prepare wellbeing focus groups questions. Key Benefits Achieved Current wellbeing initiatives reviewed Existing data to identify insights analyzed and additional data on employee needs collected Wellbeing focus groups questions prepared Activities Outputs\nEvaluate current wellbeing initiatives.\nIdentify insights from current state of wellbeing.\nWellbeing insights\nDetermine wellbeing themes.\nCustomize focus group questions.\nPlan for focus groups Module 2: Conduct Focus Groups The Purpose Conduct four one-hour focus groups (9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm) with the employee group(s) identified in the pre-workshop activities. Key Benefits Achieved Wellbeing focus groups conducted Activities Outputs\nConduct focus groups with a cross-section of no more than ten employees and managers.\nFocus group feedback themes Module 3: Identify Wellbeing Priorities and Program Goals The Purpose Identify systemic barriers and wellbeing priorities. Select wellbeing program goals and metrics. Key Benefits Achieved Systemic barriers and wellbeing priorities identified Wellbeing program goals and metrics selected Activities Outputs\nIdentify systemic barriers to wellbeing.\nSystemic barriers identified\nDetermine wellbeing priorities.\n5-7 wellbeing priorities\nDefine program goals and select metrics.\nList of goals and metrics Module 4: Select Wellbeing Initiatives The Purpose Plan to address systemic barriers. Identify wellbeing initiatives. Key Benefits Achieved Address systemic barriers planned Wellbeing initiatives identify Activities Outputs\nPlan to address systemic barriers.\nIdentify whether to keep, modify, or remove wellbeing initiatives.\nList of existing initiatives to keep, modify, or remove\nSelect additional wellbeing initiatives.\nShortlist of additional initiatives Module 5: Next Steps and Wrap-Up The Purpose Create a shortlist based on feasibility. Draft a wellbeing initiative roadmap. Create a communications strategy. Key Benefits Achieved Shortlist based on feasibility created Wellbeing initiative roadmap drafted Communications strategy created Activities Outputs\nDetermine feasibility of shortlisted initiatives.\nDraft a program roadmap.\nProgram roadmap\nCreate a communications plan.\nCommunications plan", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9699369072914124}
+{"content": "Fiducial markers have been broadly used to identify objects or embed messages that can be detected by a camera. Primarily, existing detection methods assume that markers are printed on ideally planar surfaces. The size of a message or identification code is limited by the spatial resolution of binary patterns in a marker. Markers often fail to be recognized due to various imaging artifacts of optical/perspective distortion and motion blur. To overcome these limitations, we propose a novel deformable fiducial marker system that consists of three main parts: First, a fiducial marker generator creates a set of free-form color patterns to encode significantly large-scale information in unique visual codes. Second, a differentiable image simulator creates a training dataset of photorealistic scene images with the deformed markers, being rendered during optimization in a differentiable manner. The rendered images include realistic shading with specular reflection, optical distortion, defocus and motion blur, color alteration, imaging noise, and shape deformation of markers. Lastly, a trained marker detector seeks the regions of interest and recognizes multiple marker patterns simultaneously via inverse deformation transformation. The deformable marker creator and detector networks are jointly optimized via the differentiable photorealistic renderer in an end-to-end manner, allowing us to robustly recognize a wide range of deformable markers with high accuracy. Our deformable marker system is capable of decoding 36-bit messages successfully at ~29 fps with severe shape deformation. Results validate that our system significantly outperforms the traditional and data-driven marker methods. Our learning-based marker system opens up new interesting applications of fiducial markers, including cost-effective motion capture of the human body, active 3D scanning using our fiducial markers' array as structured light patterns, and robust augmented reality rendering of virtual objects on dynamic surfaces.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8047246336936951}
+{"content": "Research suggests that stalking inflicts great psychological and financial costs on victims. Yet costs of victimisation are notoriously difficult to estimate and include as intangible costs in cost–benefit analysis. This study reports an innovative cost–benefit analysis that used focus groups with multi-agency teams to collect detailed data on operational resources used to manage stalking cases. This method is illustrated through the presentation of one case study. Best- and worst-case counterfactual scenarios were generated using the risk assessment scores and practitioner expertise. The findings suggest that intervening in high-risk stalking cases was cost-beneficial to the state in all the case studies we analysed (even if it incurs some institutional costs borne by the criminal justice system or health) and was often cost-beneficial to the victims too. We believe that this method might be useful in other fields where a victim- or client-centred approach is fundamental. (Author Abstract)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9583816528320312}
+{"content": "Mission\nWhat I stand for.\nIt may be an impossible task, but I’m determined to undo polarization to whatever degree I can.\nThis pattern of retreating into political identities is hazardous. It fuels tribalism and extremist rhetoric that continually seeks to disconnect us from reality.\nMy answer to this is\ncentrism.\nIt is one of the few flexible ideologies that exist. It actively encourages you to parse through ideas and select the individual ones that align with your beliefs. Instead of a predetermined bundle, you are free to customize. It would be a dramatic improvement to shed the lesser ideas attached to the political right and left. Then, we could focus on the truly real issues at hand.\nThis is difficult to accomplish while people are still willing to battle for an ideology that they likely don’t even align with entirely. The only worthy approach is to seek the best ideas, regardless of where they come from. Blind allegiance, groupthink and confirmation bias are all fallacies to avoid.\nLooking towards the future, I am hopeful that one day, we can achieve a\nreal global society. A place where arbitrary facts of birth are no longer interesting. A place where we operate under one banner, the human race. I find identity politics, intersectionality and polarization to be deplorable in that context. They actively hinder our progress and inhibit our potential.\nAdditionally, I believe knowledge, or the tools to develop knowledge, should be\nfreely accessible.\nThere is no excuse to withhold information from people at this point in history. Sharing is easier than ever and provides benefits that accrue throughout all of society.\nI refuse to let money interfere with my mission or act as a barrier that halts individuals from accessing my content. As a result, I’ve decided to pledge that\nall of my material will be free. This includes my podcasts, opinion articles and books.\nThis then begs the question of how I can sustain myself. Ideally, I would like to rely on\ncrowdfunding. Users who find my content valuable and are in a position to support me are welcome to pitch in. Aside from marginal benefits and perks, there won’t be tremendous differences between paid subscribers and other users. This is something I will be committed to no matter how large we grow.\nHaving said that, if you still feel compelled,\nyou can contribute here. Aside from that, I am happy that you have come across my work, this is fulfilling in and of itself.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8889482021331787}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe peptidyl-prolyl isomerase Pin1 is correlated with the progression of cervical cancer via regulating numerous oncogenic and tumor suppressor pathways. p65 is a crucial regulator of tumorigenesis that is regulated by Pin1, and p65 signaling suppression can enhance the antitumor efficacy of doxorubicin (DOX). Here, we utilized a structural mimicry approach to synthesize a series of dibenzothiophene analogues and evaluated their ability to inhibit Pin1 activity. Compound 1a was identified as a potent Pin1 inhibitor that inhibited p65 signaling in vitro and in cervical cancer cells. Moreover, compound 1a enhanced the cytotoxicity of DOX in cervical cancer cells via reducing p65 nuclear accumulation and enhancing DOX uptake. These compounds are promising scaffolds for developing more potent Pin1 inhibitors against cervical cancer, either alone or in combination with anticancer drugs such as DOX.\nScopus Subject Areas Chemistry(all) Chemical Engineering(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9874306321144104}
+{"content": "The Dangers of Unsecured Truck Loads\nLarge commercial trucks often tow heavy trailers that are loaded down with cargo. Common types of freight include agricultural debris and equipment, consumer goods, hazardous materials, and more. Unless shipments are appropriately loaded, they could spill over and cause a catastrophic truck accident.\nTruck drivers, trucking companies, and freight companies must ensure that loads are properly secured before a driver leaves. An unsecured load can destabilize the rig, making it easier for the driver to lose control, risking a rollover or jackknife accident and cargo spillage.\nIf you were injured in an unsecured load accident, turn to Geiger Legal Group, LLC for help. Our five-star rated, family-run law firm focuses on providing comprehensive legal services for our clients, not taking on as many cases as possible. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Canton, GA truck accident lawyer.\nLiability in an Unsecured Load Accident\nWhen an unsecured truckload causes a truck accident, multiple parties could be liable for the losses suffered by others in a crash. They include:\nThe truck driver, who is required to confirm that the load is secured before hitting the road The trucking company, if they failed to ensure that its truck driver knew how to properly secure the cargo The freight or shipping company responsible for loading the truck or trailer\nA semi-truck accident lawyer can help you seek maximum compensation for your injuries. Compensation may include money for medical and long-term care expenses, lost wages, lost future earnings, lost quality of life, and pain and suffering.\nCauses of Unsecured Cargo Accidents A cargo load may shift during travel for several possible reasons, including: Unbalanced cargo weight Improperly tied-down cargo Defectively designed or manufactured tie-downs Wear and tear on ropes, chains, or straps used to secure cargo Failure to cover an open cargo hold, such as on a dump truck What Are the Dangers of Unsecured Cargo?\nUnsecured cargo is a danger on many levels.\nFirst, moving cargo can cause the truck’s weight to shift, placing the rig off balance without the driver’s knowledge. The truck may end up swerving across lanes of traffic or tipping over. Shifting cargo could also cause a jackknife accident, where a truck and trailer fold in on each other like a pocketknife.\nUnsecured cargo may also pose a danger to other drivers if it falls out of or flies off a truck. Whether falling cargo collides with another vehicle or leaves dangerous debris in the roadway, anyone in a semi-truck’s path is in harm’s way when an accident occurs. A spill of unsecured hazardous materials may also lead to severe environmental damage.\nTalk to an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer in Canton, GA Today\nAfter a truck accident, the at-fault party should pay the penalty for unsecured truck loads. The team of injury lawyers at Geiger Legal Group, LLC in Canton, GA can help you hold them accountable for their negligence. Call or contact us online for a free consultation today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5609152913093567}
+{"content": "سال انتشار:\n2021\nعنوان انگلیسی مقاله:\nAutomated solubility screening platform using computer vision\nترجمه فارسی عنوان مقاله:\nبستر غربالگری حلالیت خودکار با استفاده از بینایی ماشین\nمنبع:\nSciencedirect - Elsevier - ISCIENCE, 24 (2021) 102176: doi:10:1016/j:isci:2021:102176\nنویسنده:\nParisa Shiri\nچکیده انگلیسی:\nSolubility screening is an essential, routine process that is often labor intensive.Robotic platforms have been developed to automate some aspects of the manuallabor involved. However, many of the existing systems rely on traditional analytictechniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography, which require precalibration for each compound and can be resource consuming. In addition, automation is not typically end-to-end, requiring user intervention to move vials,establish analytical methods for each compound and interpret the raw data.We developed a closed-loop, flexible robotic system with integrated solid andliquid dosing capabilities that relies on computer vision and iterative feedbackto successfully measure caffeine solubility in multiple solvents. After initialresearcher input (<2 min), the system ran autonomously, screening five differentsolvent systems (20-80 min each). The resulting solubility values matched thoseobtained using traditional manual techniques.\nقیمت:\nرایگان\nتوضیحات اضافی:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5947130918502808}
+{"content": "Тезис Предпросмотр\nThis document gives the safety requirements and measures for table band saws and band resaws, with manual loading and/or unloading and suitable for continuous production use, hereinafter referred to as “machines”.\nThe machines are designed to cut solid wood and material with similar physical characteristics to wood.\nIt deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, listed in Annex A, relevant to the machines, when operated, adjusted and maintained as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer; reasonably foreseeable misuse has been considered too. Also, transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping phases have been taken into account.\nIt is also applicable to machines fitted with one or more of the following devices/additional working units, whose hazards have been dealt with:\na) device to tilt the table;\nb) device to tilt the saw unit.\nThis document does not apply to:\n1) machines driven by combustion engines or power take offs (PTO);\n2) log band sawing machines;\nNOTE Log band sawing machines are covered by EN 1807-2:2013.\n3) horizontal band saws and band resaws;\n4) machines designed for cross-cutting of firewood.\nThis document does not deal with hazards related to the combination of a single machine being used with any other machine (as part of a line).\nThis document is not applicable to machines intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres or to machines manufactured prior to the date of its publication.\nОбщая информация Текущий статус :Published Дата публикации :2021-10 Версия :1 Технический комитет:Woodworking machines Приобрести данный стандарт\nФормат Язык PDF + ePub Бумажный CHF138", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6437090039253235}
+{"content": "The juvenile justice system has a responsibility to protect the community from known juvenile offenders. Juveniles who do not commit a new offense while under court supervision have a higher probability of remaining crime free. This data represents the number and percentage of juveniles who successfully completed supervision without a new offense resulting in a Consent Decree, Adjudication of Delinquency, ARD, Nolo Contendere, or finding of guilt in a criminal procedure. CY - Calendar Year\nThis dataset is contained within the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission’s 2018 Statewide Juvenile Justice Outcome Measure report: this report reflects outcomes of juvenile offenders whose cases were closed during the report period and who have received a period of supervision from a county juvenile probation department. These reported outcomes are associated with community protection, accountability, and competency development; three core goals of Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system.\nSince 2009, county juvenile probation departments have supervised and closed 126,006 cases. The proportion of cases closed successfully (without a new offense) during this time is 84.1%. For the year 2018, the proportion of cases closed successfully was 85.4%.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5412331819534302}
+{"content": "Local authorities in Nonthaburi Province are now making preparations for potential flooding as dams and reservoirs upstream are increasing water discharge rates. Villagers are optimistic the situation will not be as bad as that of 2011.\nOfficials from Nonthaburi City Municipality are fortifying flood barriers with extra sandbags. The province expects a high volume of water from northern provinces in the coming days.\nAreas along the banks of the Chao Phraya River are at a higher risk of flooding. Water from upstream provinces is flowing through this river and into the sea.\nVillages near Saeng Siritham Temple in Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi remain optimistic because the water level is still below the embankment during the day. However, minor overflows can be expected in the evening or during high tide.\nThe small evening overflow has become a common occurance at villages behind Pranangklao Hospital. Residents have already moved their belongings to higher floors, and continuously monitoring water levels.\nIn a related development, deputy minister of Public Health Satit Pitutacha on Friday led a team of medical professionals to assist bedridden patients inside the village behind Pranangklao Hospital, delivering essential supplies and medicines to affected households.\nHe ordered the provincial public health office to tackle water-borne diseases such as athlete’s foot, conjunctivitis, leptospirosis, and diarrhea, by preparing medicinal supplies and proactively assisting patients in need. (NNT)\nCategory: Thailand", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9838986992835999}
+{"content": "Anomalous patterns of Saffman–Taylor fingering instability during a metastable phase separation Abstract\nPhase separation is important in biology, biochemistry, industry, and other areas and is divided into two types: a spinodal decomposition type and a nucleation and growth type. The spinodal decomposition type phase separation occurs under the thermodynamically unstable conditions, and the nucleation and growth type phase separation occurs under thermodynamically metastable conditions. On the other hand, when a less viscous fluid displaces a more viscous one in porous media, the interface of the two fluids becomes hydrodynamically unstable and forms a finger-like pattern. The coupling of the hydrodynamic instability with the thermodynamic instability has been studied. It is reported that the hydrodynamic instability under thermodynamically unstable conditions, where spinodal decomposition type phase separation occurs, creates multiple moving droplets with a radius of 3–4 mm because of the spontaneous convection induced by the Korteweg force, which is driven by a compositional gradient during phase separation. However, the hydrodynamic instability under metastable conditions, where the phase separation of nucleation and growth type occurs, is still unrevealed. In this study, we applied fingering instability (hydrodynamic instability) under the metastable conditions, where the patterns are changed from fingering or droplets to anomalous patterns such as tip-widening or needle-like (top-pointed) fingering patterns when the initial concentration is metastable, which is considered near a binodal curve. These patterns are ubiquitous in nature, similar to dendrite crystals (snowflakes) or our body's cells. Thus, the patterns created can be controlled through hydrodynamic conditions such as the injection flow and thermodynamic conditions such as spinodal decomposition (thermodynamically unstable conditions) and metastable conditions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9861726760864258}
+{"content": "Beschreibung\nAgainst the backdrop of rapid advances in the energy sector, this book provides a concise overview of the complex challenges in the energy paradigm today, which revolve around the seemingly unsolvable energy equation. The author, an experienced energy professional, combines the various aspects of the energy transition into a single perspective. While highlighting a number of salient problems, he also explores grounds for optimism that these challenges can and will be met. After establishing the historical context, the book presents an analysis of today's energy industry, different energy sources, countries and determinants of energy demand, supplementing all sections with a wealth of global and local data. It subsequently proposes measures to solve the energy equation and a roadmap for a sustainable future, based on more efficient energy use, cleaner energy production and advanced technologies. von Petit, Vincent", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9377474784851074}
+{"content": "Hormonal medication given to egg donors may result in uncomfortable side effects such as slight abdominal swelling, mood swings, or tiredness. In the most severe cases, the hormones can cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.\nHowever, because of the many checks and ultrasounds that egg donors undergo throughout the process, it is rare for these symptoms to appear. In any case, it is best to consult your doctor if the ovodonator feels any discomfort from the first moment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7881527543067932}
+{"content": "Lack of valves or aging and inoperable valves where control is needed continually hamper water maintenance projects. As a result, pipeline repairs can cause significant system disruptions while being risky and expensive. To offset those issues, utilizing insertion valves has become an increasingly popular alternative maintenance strategy. This white paper will discuss misconceptions of valve insertion, go behind the technology, examine the benefits of use, and review guidelines for selecting an insertion valve.\nexpand_less", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9855108857154846}
+{"content": "Gas vs. Electric Tankless Water Heater\nWhat do both gas and electric tankless water heaters do? They provide hot water. If they deliver the same duty, why do we side with either of them?\nThe reasons will depend on the region, preference, and overall expenses. A potential buyer will have to consider many factors to compare and come to a decision. It is not often possible due to the lack of information.\nThis\ngas vs. electric tankless water heater guide will help you figure out which unit is fit for your house. Installation\nYou must not install these units without a professional’s supervision. In fact, we suggest hiring a qualified expert.\nNow, a gas tankless water heater, such as Rinnai RUR98iN Ultra Series, is complicated to set up. You have to ensure the venting system at home is compatible with the water heater. That means more modifications to spend money on.\nAn electric unit like the Stiebel Eltron Tankless Heater is much easier to install due to the less complicated system. They are smaller to fit in any storage area without upgrading the power structure.\nHowever, you will have to reconsider the option if the house has old electrical systems.\nInstallation Winner: Stiebel Eltron Tankless Heater, Electric Hot Water Flow\nRemember that the 8 GPM is sufficient for an average family to enjoy hot water consumption.\nA\ntankless gas water heater is capable of over 8 GPM hot water deliverance. Electric ones are limited to up to 8 GPM.\nUsually, a gas water heater is ideal for a large household, whereas electric water heaters may not provide enough hot water if the incoming water flow is too cold.\nHot Water Flow Winner: Rinnai RUR98iN Ultra Series, Natural Gas Operating Cost\nWhile the electricity cost is more than the gas bill, the efficiency rate is higher in electric tankless systems than the gas tankless water heaters.\nIt means the Stiebel Eltron Tankless Heater can produce more hot water than Rinnai RUR98iN Ultra Series. However, some areas have reversed operating costs.\nThe efficiency level will also vary depending on where you live.\nOperating Cost Winner: Stiebel Eltron Tankless Heater, Electric Maintenance\nYou might have to spend more time maintaining a gas tankless water heater to ensure the proper performance and safe fuel combustion.\nOn the contrary, Stiebel Eltron Tankless Heater offers minimal repairs as long as the filters are clean.\nMaintenance Winner: Stiebel Eltron Tankless Heater, Electric Price\nThe price factor is unavoidably higher considering the unit Rinnai RUR98iN Ultra Series. You will have to plan a budget of $1,000 if you want to acquire additional features.\nAlso, you can opt for a non-condensing system; however, installing them will require spending a lot all the same.\nOn the other hand, Stiebel Eltron Tankless Heater is significantly affordable, where the maximum pay-up should be within $700.\nPrice Winner: Stiebel Eltron Tankless Heater, Electric Final Words\nThe verdict in\ngas vs. electric tankless water heater is based on your requirements. Hence, we suggest consulting a professional before making up your mind.\nSome areas provide better gas suitability while other focus on power efficiency. Try to correspond with the most advantageous option to avoid an increase in operating cost.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7508418560028076}
+{"content": "We invite you to read this incredibly comprehensive Action Research Report from one of our Grants in Place Fellows, Becky Vordermann of Swan Valley School District in Idaho.\nFor her Grants in Place project, Becky Vordermann took her K-2 class on weekly trips to the Targhee National Forest. There, students gathered samples from water and soil and conducted interviews with local USFS and IDFG representatives to gain a greater understanding of resource management. They then focused on sharing their newfound knowledge with the broader community.\nIn addition, ten of Becky's students participated in her research project. This lead to the report entitled \"The Impact of the Place Network Principles on Student Engagement in the Community Impact Project Process in a Rural School\".\nBecky's report concluded that her student's preferred activities that took place outside of the classroom to those that took place in the classroom. She writes in the report that \"the trips to the trailhead, snow shoe field trips, the fish hatchery tour, and scavenger hunts were all instructional activities that students noted as favorites. These instructional activities primarily represent the Place Network principle of “community as classroom\". Additionally, she writes that \"students showed excellent engagement overall in the place-based learning setting. Students that previously lacked participation in the classroom, showed greater engagement outdoors.\" She also writes about the importance of place-based education for rural communities in general, stating, \"Place-based education allows for students to connect to their community through educational experiences. Commercial curriculum is not easy for educators and students to connect to, especially in rural communities. If resources are sufficient, place-based education can thrive in rural school districts to meet the educational needs of students (Howley et al., 2011). The pedagogy of place-based education helps create an educational environment that integrates experience into learning, not just the memorization of standards\". Becky Vordermann is currently the K-2 teacher at Swan Valley Elementary School in Irwin, ID, part of the Teton Science School's Place Network. Prior to moving to Idaho in 2014, she interned in environmental educator positions for Audubon New Mexico in Santa Fe and Hartley Nature Center in Duluth, MN. She spent summers working in Alaska. Becky completed her teaching certificate in 2015 through an alternative teaching program, as her Bachelor's was originally in geography. Becky is currently working on her master's in education with a focus on environmental education, through Concordia University-Portland. August 20, 2021\nApply by October 15th!\nMarch 18, 2021\nCommon challenges. Shared vision.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8515576720237732}
+{"content": "Ms. McGee:\nThe Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) draft grant manual for implementation of the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (Fund). Pew strongly supported the Fund’s creation pursuant to the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act and remains grateful to Gov. Ralph Northam’s leadership in championing its authorization and ongoing implementation.\nIn Pew’s comment letter dated January 27, 2021 responding to draft Fund guidelines, we emphasized the need for the Fund to address an array of current and future flood risks across the entire Commonwealth. We stated that it would be imperative that Fund guidelines ensure inland and riverine localities outside of Virginia’s Coastal Zone – and therefore not contemplated in the Coastal Master Plan – have equitable opportunities to access the Fund as both an essential mechanism to comprehensively address the Commonwealth’s flood risk, but also to secure long-term and widespread support for the Fund itself. Further we emphasized that DCR should address this apparent disparity either within modified guidelines or within the proposed grant manual.\nThe draft grant manual appears to offer conflicting information on this point, noting in one section that awards may be used to assist “inland and coastal communities across the Commonwealth,” but limiting the first round of assistance to coastal communities and including conformance with the Coastal Master Plan as a priority. Thus, Pew remains concerned regarding the likelihood that Fund awards will equitably benefit communities both within the Coastal Zone and inland, given local plan requirements and scoring criteria outlined in the draft grant manual. Pew urges DCR to clearly outline within a finalized grant manual how funds will be equitably distributed across the Commonwealth and should commit to a minimum proportion of funds awarded to communities outside of the Coastal Zone.\nPew is encouraged by DCR’s effort to prioritize the use of nature-based solutions (NbS), and we believe there may be value in utilizing some sort of sliding share or gradated cost approach. While the concept of a sliding cost-share scale is innovative, and if it proves successful, could serve as a model for other states to prioritize the role of nature in reducing flood risk, we have concerns that basing the cost share solely on the cost of the nature-based or green infrastructure components as it states in Section II, A 2, may not be appropriate, because in many instances the initial costs of nature-based solutions are demonstrably less than those of so-called gray solutions. We also recognize that in some instances, structural or “gray” solutions may be appropriate, but could be enhanced by incorporation of NbS.\nPew recommends that DCR work to establish alternative approaches regarding how the scale may be calculated. For example, DCR may consider expanded measurements and metrics apart from proportion of project cost ascribed to NbS. Metrics may include, for example, measures for valuing conservation of open space or wetlands, contributions to improved water quality, enhanced wildlife habitat, or recreational benefits. In addition, project evaluators may wish to consider the geographic area or population benefitting from nature-based project components, other co-benefits anticipated from use of NbS, or long-term cost savings associated with post-development operations and maintenance needs. Regardless, clarifications applied to NbS calculations should be intended to minimize metrics favoring hardened gray infrastructure where feasible and to assure that all project applicants consider how the use of natural systems can be incorporated into flood projects.\nFurther, the grant manual specifies, “Loans or grant funds awarded from the Fund may NOT be utilized as match funds. Monies used to match other federal and non-federal funding streams are NOT allowed as match for this grant program.” At a minimum, this verbiage is problematic as written, as it implies a locality utilizing its own general fund resources to meet a federal match requirement cannot then use funds from the same source to meet match requirements associated with the Fund. Assuming this is not DCR’s intended outcome, a finalized grant manual should clarify match restrictions associated with Fund awards, as well as specify eligible sources of funds applicants may use to meet Fund match requirements.\nMoreover, Pew disagrees with the grant manual’s apparent prohibition against using Fund awards to meet federal match requirements. Leveraging the Fund as match for federal programs, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program or the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, would increase total funding invested in resilience across the Commonwealth. Additionally, predominantly low-income communities are likely to have greater difficulty meeting both federal match requirements as well as those associated with the Fund. At a minimum, low-income communities should be allowed to use Fund resources as a federal match to maximize the ability of these communities to compete for federal resources. A finalized grant manual should remove the restriction on using Fund awards to meet federal match requirements for all applicants.\nDeveloping transparent and clearly defined scoring criteria is essential for the Fund’s long-term success. As DCR refines scoring criteria for a finalized grant manual, it should clearly state the maximum number of points that will be awarded, as well as what the minimum threshold score will be for an application to be considered eligible. Moreover, draft scoring criteria appears to be overly weighted to projects – specifically acquisitions – over plans, studies, and capacity building. A stream restoration project should not be considered comparable to a proposal to revise ordinances or develop a comprehensive community flood resilience plan. This suggests that it may be useful to develop additional scoring criteria by project type to allow for more appropriate comparative analysis of project benefits.\nThe draft grant manual additionally stipulates an applicant must have a “completed resilience plan” to be eligible for project funding and repeatedly refers to the plans as local or locality-specific. While Pew strongly supports the value of planning and the track within the fund to provide for “planning” grants, we would recommend some adjustments on these points within the draft manual.\nFirst, we believe there may be a misplaced emphasis on a required local nature to these plans. As Virginia’s own experience with efforts to protect the Chesapeake Bay and this Administration’s commitment to a Commonwealth-wide coastal resilience plan illustrate, scale and context can be critically important in issues of water management. For flood protection, we see great value in plans that are developed with an appreciation of this scale and context – which in many cases go well beyond the boundaries of a single local jurisdiction. Therefore, we would hope that the manual would encourage collaboration across localities, particularly those localities that sit within a shared watershed. We fully agree that jurisdictions should consider the flood protection needs of their entire communities, but to the extent that they can do so in concert with their upstream and downstream neighbors, they may find flood protection solutions that work across jurisdictions. We recommend both allowing for and encouraging multi-jurisdiction plans.\nSecond, we remain concerned that the localities that do not yet have acceptable plans could be unreasonably delayed or prevented from accessing needed funds. To rectify this, Pew believes DCR should dedicate a proportion of funds in each cycle for planning awards and should be proactive in working with communities without a resilience plan to encourage those communities to develop such plans.\nFinally, we would again encourage the DCR to offer more clarity regarding the plan requirements. Pew urges DCR to address these issues in a finalized grant manual and further encourages DCR to offer recommendations and best practices for communities who are in the process of or who are yet to develop a resilience plan. In doing so, DCR should require applicants to engage in community education and outreach during plan development, as specified in resilience plan criteria. Alternatively, if an approved resilience plan was completed prior to the Fund’s establishment, DCR should require applicants demonstrate meaningful community engagement during a proposed project’s design process.\nThe Fund’s draft grant manual stipulates all awarded activities must be completed within 36 months following the issuance of a signed agreement. While the draft grant manual does allow for extension requests, circumstances under which an extension would be granted are not stated, instead deferring to DCR’s discretion. At a minimum, this extension process is ambiguous and subjective. However, Pew also believes the 36-month completion schedule is itself onerous and should be revised. Realistically, a 36-month timeline for project scoping and conceptual design, final design and completion of construction documents, environmental clearance and permitting, contractor procurement and contracting, and construction activities is difficult to achieve even under ideal circumstances. Such a timeline is impossible to meet if a project encounters delays related to environmental or archaeological findings requiring site remediation or preservation, or an abundance of weather-induced ‘no work’ days.\nInstead of a 36-month completion deadline, DCR should consider a 36-month deadline to break ground, and a 60-month deadline for closeout, with a possible 12-month extension. This longer timeframe would provide additional flexibility to account for unexpected development and construction delays.\nTo conclude, once finalized, the Fund’s grant manual should be reliable and consistent – a durable product with long-term applicability. This will afford applicants security as they develop long-term plans in consideration of funding cycles across an elongated time horizon. Significant revisions to the grant manual from year to year may discourage communities from the types of strategic long-term resilience planning and project development efforts the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act and Community Flood Preparedness Fund are intended to incentivize. Therefore, Pew urges DCR to be deliberate and measured in finalizing the Fund’s grant manual.\nWe appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments and look forward to future stakeholder discussions as DCR finalizes the grant manual and further engages in Fund activities. We are available to answer any questions or engage in future dialogue as requested.\nSincerely,\nYaron Miller\nOfficer, flood-prepared communities\nThe Pew Charitable Trusts", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8603088855743408}
+{"content": "To treat a disease, one must understand how it arises. In a recent new study, researchers from Germany, Britain, France, Spain and Australia now use high-resolution imaging to visualize how HIV spreads between living cells at millisecond resolution. Using ultra-high resolution STED fluorescence microscopy, they provide the first direct evidence that the HIV virus builds a lipid environment for its own replication. In response, they created a method to study how this viral replication may be potentially prevented. The relevant findings were published in the October 2, 2019 issue of the journal\nScience Advances under the title \"HIV-1 Gag specifically constraints PI (4, 5) P2 and cholesterol mobility in living cells creating a nanodomain platform for virus assembly\". The corresponding authors of the paper are Professor Christian Eggeling of the University of Jena, Germany, and Delphine Muriaux of the Institute of Infectious Diseases, Montpellier, France.\nFocus on the plasma membrane of the host cell\nThese researchers focused on the gate on the plasma membrane of the host cell through which HIV appears in the host cell after infection. They used the protein Gag, which coordinates the processes involved in HIV maturation, as a marker. \"Where this protein accumulates, these critical processes cause the virus to self-release and infect other cells.\" explains Eggeling.\nTo decipher these processes, the researchers explored the spread that occurs at the site of budding of HIV particles. They found that only certain lipids interact with the HIV virus. Although in principle these lipids are known, for the first time they were able to demonstrate this interaction directly in living infected cells.\nAttack Point to Block HIV Replication\n\"This provides us with a potential target for the development of antiviral drugs,\" Eggeling said. \"Understanding which molecules are required for HIV virus to be released from host cells and undergo replication is a critical prerequisite for studying how to prevent this viral infection. With our technology, we can now track this directly.\" Eggeling and his team now want to develop antibodies that attack these molecules, thereby inhibiting the spread of the HIV virus.\nEggeling, while describing his research project, said: \"We need not only to study these antibodies from a medical perspective, but also to find out how to use their biophysical interactions to enhance their efficacy. To this end, we analyzed biological processes, i.e., cell-molecule interactions, with the help of physical parameters such as diffusion.\"\nEggeling combines spatial super-resolution fluorescence microscopy techniques with methods that enable real-time tracking of labeled molecular movements to understand how diseases arise at the molecular level. This allowed him and his team to study individual molecules in living cells in space and time. \"This allows us to uncover cellular mechanisms at the molecular level, which is much faster than previous research methods, and can operate at a small spatial scale.\"\nAt the University of Jena, Eggeling now works closely with biologists and physicians to explore how these methods can be used to detect diseases earlier and more accurately, and may even prevent them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9163194298744202}
+{"content": "Do I need special homeowners insurance for a shared driveway? Free Insurance Comparison\nSecured with SHA-256 Encryption\nAsked April 29, 2013\n1 Answer\nA standard homeowner's insurance policy includes protection for your entire driveway along with the dwelling and other structures on the property. Even a shared driveway, such as with a rented cottage, a single-car driveway, or a double-car driveway, the owner of the primary home is considered the owner of the driveway. A standard home insurance policy will cover the shared driveway, up to and including the parking spaces set aside specifically for the rented property.\nThe only time the common driveway needs to be insured differently would be where you have conveyed responsibility for the drive to someone else. Even then, your home insurance will cover the common driveway unless the responsibility is spelled out in a lease or other legal document. For example, the lease might specify that the renter is responsible for the driveway after a certain point, or up to a specific place. Unless it is specifically listed, the renter would not have to maintain the drive or accept responsibility for it, until you have detailed in writing how the drive is divided or where the responsibility for the tenant begins.\nKeep in mind that insurance obligations and ownership are not the same things. In the case of a tenant, you cannot force someone who lets an apartment from you to perform driveway maintenance. Similarly, the tenant is within their rights to use thei portion of their driveway space you have specified as their own, including adding decorations or making non-permanent changes. For insurance purposes, it does not matter whose job it is to paint the drive, only who assumes liability responsibility.\nIn most circumstances, the owner of the property will retain responsibility for the shared drive. Any injuries or damages that arise from the driveway will be covered under the property owner's insurance. Under some circumstances, the driveway is shared up to a point and then split into individual drives. In this case, the property owner is still the responsible party until and unless they have transferred that responsibility to someone else in a legal contract or document.\nAnswered April 29, 2013 by Anonymous", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9276797771453857}
+{"content": "We are a vibrant, welcoming community, hosting and supporting enriching experiences.\nBEER researchers draw on a diverse set of methodological and disciplinary perspectives. We work on organisms including mammals (seals, ungulates, carnivores, primates - including humans - and extinct species), fish, birds and plants. The methods we use include mathematical models, behavioural observation, non-invasive endocrinology, molecular methods, geometric morphometrics and geospatial analysis.\nBEER enables postgraduate students and researchers at all levels to identify and interact with researchers that share their interests in other departments, broaden their interests, and cross-disciplinary boundaries. It facilitates the development of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research programmes.\nBEER research interests include, but are certainly not limited to: sexual selection, predator-prey interactions, conservation, human-wildlife interactions, population dynamics, morphology and the evolution of culture.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.596229076385498}
+{"content": "Please enable JavaScript.Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.Three Lenses for IT Strategy - Coggle DiagramThree Lenses for IT StrategyFive Forces ModelHow it is affecting your industry?1.IT increases transparency.2.IT can erase geographical constraints.3.IT can blur industry boundaries.4.IT can enable legacy-free business models.5.Increased operational effectiveness.6.IT enables unconventional competitive barriers.Lenses for your telescopeZooms out to the level of your industryHelping you understand how IT is altering the rules of competition for every firm in your industry, including your archrivalsValue ChainHow it can alter how your firm creates value vis-à-vis your archrivals?IT can alter value chains by improving either one step in it or the connection between two stepsThe latter approach extrapolates to a firm’s upstream and downstream partners as wellThe lense is your magnifying glassZooms in to compare your firm to its archrivals in how it creates valueIt helps you recognize where your firm can use IT to reimagine how it earns its keepCompetitive Litmus TestWhether a particular IT asset can create a sustainable competitive advantage?It is about using IT asset to create competitive advantage and sustain itThe lense is your microscopeZooms in on an individual IT asset for whether it can offer a sustainable competitive advantage over your archrivalsAn IT asset creates a competitive advantage if it is valuable and rareYou can sustain it if your archrivals cannot imitate the asset or find a substituteEg:purchased apps can often be imitatedSolution:Creating new apps faster than they’re imitated", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5349388122558594}
+{"content": "When the cornerstone for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. was laid in October 1988, there were those who wondered why the country needed a Holocaust museum. Over forty-six million visitors later, it has become a fundamental part of the nation’s museum infrastructure.\nThe concept of a national memorial to the Holocaust was conceived of by President Jimmy Carter, who established the President’s Commission on the Holocaust on November 1, 1978, and appointed Holocaust survivor and noted author Elie Wiesel as its chair. A little under a year later, the commission recommended the creation of a museum, a recommendation that was approved unanimously by Congress on October 7, 1980. Government-owned land was given, and private funds were raised. The museum opened on April 26, 1993.\nThe naturally emotional displays on the Holocaust are presented in a thoughtful and evocative manner that is enhanced by the museum’s unique architecture. Within the stark brick and limestone exterior are rooms of disquieting asymmetry. Visitors are encouraged to make their visit more than just a review of historical facts by connecting to a specific individual via a passport of an actual victim of the Holocaust they carry throughout the three floors of the exhibit. The Permanent Exhibit is divided by floors: Nazi Assault – 1933 to 1939, The Final Solution – 1940 to 1945, and Last Chapter. Additionally, the museum has a special interactive child-friendly exhibit called “Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story.”\nThe United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is also a major research hub and maintains one of the largest collections of Holocaust artifacts. Additionally, the museum provides Holocaust education in order to prevent future tragedies of genocide. To this end, the museum’s National Institute for Holocaust Education provides ethics education based on the lessons of the Holocaust to a wide range of public service professionals. It also maintains the Committee on Conscience, which watches for, and suggests, action on, contemporary hot spots for crimes against humanity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5566507577896118}
+{"content": "Bitten by a dog while at work? Your employer could be liable\nThe lockdown saw a boom in people buying a new pet, particularly dogs. These new “lockdown puppies” have provided much needed companionship to those feeling isolated.\nThe working from home requirements allowed these new pets to spend lots of time with their owners and settle into their new homes. But as lockdown eased many people began returning to the workplace with their dogs in tow, and this has resulted in an increase in the number of dog bites occurring in the workplace. As a nation of dog lovers it seems natural for employers and employees alike to embrace a more relaxed approach to people taking their dogs to work. However it must be remembered that dogs can become nervous of new environments and people. If a dog feels anxious or scared then it can result in them biting someone. Not only have we seen a significant rise in the number of cases of dogs biting people at work, but we have also noticed an alarming trend in insurance companies rejecting claims because policies specifically exclude cover where an injury occurs in the workplace. This means that the employer then becomes personally liable to pay the victim compensation. Employers should remember that they owe visitors and employees a legal duty of care. If they allow employees to bring dogs into work and a dog then bites someone then they could be legally liable and required to pay the injured person compensation. So, as we welcome dogs into the workplace in unprecedented numbers, employers are advised to ensure they have the correct insurance cover in place just in case the unexpected happens.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8767085671424866}
+{"content": "With the popularity of the FHA’s CWCOT program expanding, servicers continue to search for strategies for managing their foreclosed homes. Without the ability to leverage data and analytics, access to intuitive technology platforms, and cohesion across multiple vendors, they risk the chance of falling short of a successful implementation strategy. In this white paper, Min Alexander outlines methods to help servicers lead more simplified and streamlined CWCOT channels. Be prepared before the next wave of possible defaults.\nPublisher: Altisource Date: November 2017", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6312108635902405}
+{"content": "This session focuses on modelling social and organisational systems with a view to better understanding them. Potential applications areas include sociology, anthropology, history, economics, counter-terrorism, government policy, epidemiology, management science, and other fields. Papers are sought not only on specific experimental studies, but also on methodological topics and tool development.\nKey topics: Social modelling, Organisational modelling, Anthropology, Sociology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995238184928894}
+{"content": "Resources\nCase managers are a central component of Promise Neighborhoods, a US Department of Education–funded grant program that provides cradle-to-career services and supports to marginalized young people and families. This brief explores the role of case managers, who coordinate delivery of services and...\nThe U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods program provides support to communities that are working to build cradle-to-career pipelines, also known as continuums of solutions, for their children and youth. While their specific strategies may vary, all Promise Neighborhoods are working...\nMaintaining and Expanding the Pipeline: Guidance, Strategies, and Reflections on Sustaining a Promise Neighborhood\nThis brief provides a framework and guiding questions to support Promise Neighorhoods in preparing for sustainability, with the approach that sustainability should be incorporated to overall strategy development. Highlights reflections, lessons, and strategies from multiple PN grantees geared...\nThis fact sheet provides a guide for applicant organizations and neighborhood coalitions to approach the application and the PN planning grant. It helps applicants undertsand the key elements, priorities, and requirements of the grant.\nThis fact sheet provides a How-to-Apply guide for applicant organizations to navigate the PN application for an implementation grant.\nThis fact sheet provides a How-To-Apply grant-writing guide for prospective PNs to apply for a planning grant.\nThis report provides a guide to demonstrate early learning results and identify challenges and lessons learned for three Promise Neighborhoods: Berea College, Hayward, and the Northside Achievement Zone. Focuses on the 10 results and 15 indicators, and how to target the cradle to career pipeline\nThis brief asserts how a focus on results can enhance the federal initative. It shares a collaboration between PNI, HCZ, and CSSP to propose that the central focus of PN should be on achieving a set of results for poor children and families.\nIntegrating Family Financial Security into Cradle-to-Career Pipelines: Learning Lessons from Promise Neighborhoods\nThis report provides information Policy Link's collaboration with Citi Foundation and PNs to illuminate strategies for embedding financial security into pipeline of supports. It shows interventions aimed at financial education tied to skill-building opportunities.\nThis brief provides a profile of the data partner for DC's Promise Neighborhood NeighborhoodInfo DC. NeighborhoodInfo DC’s data and technical assistance influenced DCPNI on strategy and systems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9866867661476135}
+{"content": "Enantioselective Synthesis of Cis-Decahydroquinoline Alkaloids When\n16 December 2013\n12:00 pm\nDuration\n1 hour\nWhere:\nAmphiteather B,\nFaculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Lisboa,\nAv. Professor Gama Pinto\n1649-003 Lisboa\nThe\ncis-decahydroquinoline ( cis-DHQ) system constitutes a key structural framework occurring in a variety of both natural and synthetic bioactive compounds. The most abundant source of cis-DHQ alkaloids is found in the skin secretions of neotropical dart poison frogs. Additionally, the eight cis-DHQ members of the lepadin family have been isolated from various marine natural sources. However, the DHQ motif is rare in plant sources, being restricted to Lycopodium and Nitraria species. Due to the wide range of biological activities displayed by many of these derivatives and their ability to act as a testing ground for new synthetic methods, DHQs have attracted considerable attention from organic chemists over the years. Nevertheless, the number of synthetic methodologies reported in the literature for the efficient enantio- and stereoselective construction of this azabicycle with substituents at the carbocyclic ring is still limited.\nIn recent work we have explored cyclocondensation reactions between chiral aminoalcohols and cyclohexanone- or 2-cyclohexenone derivatives having a propionate chain at C-2, stereoselectively leading to tricyclic lactams bearing up to four stereocenters of well-defined absolute configuration. The synthetic potential of these chiral tricyclic lactams as precursors for the preparation of\ncis-DHQ alkaloids will be discussed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.766631007194519}
+{"content": "This research brief summarizes a new working paper by IHS researchers Patric Hendershott, Jin Man Lee, and James Shilling. It finds that rapidly increasing interest rates, along with negative equity, “lock-in” households to their existing mortgages and residences, which reduces housing turnover. Additionally, this research finds that a decline in housing sales due to increasing locked-in households will be greatest in the strongest housing markets, areas that have driven the housing market recovery. This combination of interest rate and equity locked-in households may represent a challenge to housing market stability and economic recovery in coming years.\nPublisher: Institute for Housing Studies, DePaul University Date: February 26, 2014 Format: Research Paper", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9837140440940857}
+{"content": "Panasonic India announced the expansion of its home appliance segment, with the launch of 43 new models of refrigerators and 24 new models of washing machines ahead of the festive season. Loaded with technology-rich features, the new models extend enhanced comfort and convenience to the everyday lives of consumers. The washing machines models range from 7kg to 13.5kg capacity, starting at INR 10,000 and refrigerator models range from 260 litres to 601 litres starting at INR 13,200 and are available at all Panasonic brand shops, large format retail outlets across the country, and online platform Amazon.in.\nThe new models of washing machines and refrigerators have been developed after carefully understanding the Indian consumer requirements and preferences. As per Panasonic’s consumer insights 2021, there is a significant rise in preference for hygiene /health-oriented products followed by smart features such as Wi-Fi, app-based appliances. Today, consumers are looking for appliances that offer a high-value proposition to their purchases in the form of comfort, hygiene, and durability.\nTalking about changing consumer behavior,\nMr. Fumiyasu Fujimori, Divisional Head, Consumer Sales Division, Panasonic India, said, “Consumer interests are at the core of every decision we make at Panasonic. We closely study their evolving needs and buying behaviors, channelizing the insights to innovate products that offer them the best value proposition. The concept of ‘home as the new hub’ is here to stay, compelling consumers to upgrade their living spaces to ensure comfort and safety. We are delighted to strengthen our home appliance segment ahead of this festive season, and expect to maintain 25% growth momentum throughout the season.”\nSpeaking about the new launch,\nMr. Sandeep Sehgal, Business Head – Home Appliances, Panasonic India, said, “The past one year has evoked a sense of meaningful purchases among consumers. Panasonic’s consumer insights 2021 indicates that 15% of consumers are willing to upgrade their existing appliances with safety, durability, and energy efficiency being key drivers for purchase. Consumers are also opting for appliances that are high on aesthetics – designed to complement their lifestyle. Our new models are in line with consumer needs and bring efficiency and comfort to their day-to-day lives.”\nHe further added,\n“Our latest 13.5kg flagship top-load washing machine with inverter technology and built-in heater offers a sanitized washing experience catering to the hygiene aspect. The new range of 260-601L refrigerator models comes equipped with Panasonic proprietary AI – Econavi technology which combined with Inverter technology provides optimum cooling and upto 49% power saving.”\nLooking at the consumer’s increasing demand for hygiene/health-oriented products, Panasonic has introduced a wide range of washing machine models with a built heater, and AG Clean/Blue Ag+ in a wide range of refrigerator models, which can eliminate 99.9% germs. The festive launches include 20 new models of top load washing machines and 4 semi-automatic washing machines along with 31 new models of frost-free refrigerators and 12 new models of direct cool refrigerators.\nThe new models come in ergonomic designs and varied color options, with unique AI-enabled Econavi Technology. This technology in washing machines helps save 20% water and upto 20% electricity consumption while in refrigerators, it provides optimal cooling and upto 10% additional energy savings.\nTo further add to the festive cheer for consumers, Panasonic introduced Festive Grand Delights offers with a range of promotional offers, extended warranties, bundled offers and attractive consumer finance offers across our product categories\nWashing Machines: 20 top-load models |6.5kg – 13.5kg capacity, range starts from INR 16,000 4 semi-automatic models |7kg – 12 kg capacity, range starts from INR 10,000\nFeatures: Built-in heater to ensure better washing performance and sanitization. Stain Master+ eliminates 99.9% of bacteria and removes stubborn stains. StainMaster+ to tackle the most- stubborn stains (Sweat, Sauces, Collar/Cuff, Curry). Econavi Technology – Helps save 20% water and upto 20% electricity consumption and re-uses water upto 23% by detecting wash load volume and water temperature. Active Foam system – Fine foam that dissolves and washes away dirt to deliver excellent washing results Gentle hand wash mechanism – designed for the washing of delicate garments including the ones with heavy designer work and embroidery. Aqua- rinse spin – an eco-friendly solution that saves upto 28% of water consumption. Refrigerators: 31 Frost Free models |260L – 601L capacity, range starting INR 26,500 12 Direct Cool models |197L capacity, range starts from INR 13,200\nFeatures: Econavi technology – Helps monitors patterns and then adapts the energy usage around one’s lifestyle automatically. By monitoring lights, internal and ambient temperature, and door usage; Econavi technology, in conjunction with a 6-speed Inverter compressor, allows refrigerators to regulate the temperature in real-time and save energy without compromising on the freshness of the food. AG Clean/Blue AG+ Technology ensures 99.9% bacteria and mold elimination from the refrigerator, keeping the food fresh and healthy. Jumbo vegetable Box – Offer 20% extra storage space to store fruits and vegetables in optimum conditions. Humidity Control – Customize humidity levels through humidity controller to ensure freshness of fruits and vegetables for a long time across seasons.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6520055532455444}
+{"content": "Colombia: GDP growth beats market expectations in Q2; posts strongest expansion in at least 15 years\nAugust 17, 2021\nPreliminary national accounts data showed the economy gained momentum in the second quarter of 2021. GDP expanded 17.6% in annual terms—the strongest growth rate since at least Q1 2006—accelerating from Q1’s 1.1% increase. While the result was flattered by a low base effect—Q2 2020 marked the sharpest GDP contraction—it significantly overshot market analysts’ expectations of a 14.5% expansion. Moreover, high commodity prices, the easing of some restrictions and favorable interest rates all contributed to the reading. Meanwhile, on a seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP dropped back to a contraction in the quarter (Q2: -2.4% s.a. qoq; Q1: +2.9% s.a. qoq), suggesting underlying momentum weakened.\nDomestically, the annual improvement was broad-based: Fixed investment swung to a marked 32.0% expansion in the second quarter from Q1’s mild 1.7% contraction. Moreover, private consumption growth accelerated to 25.0% in Q2 from 1.4% in the prior quarter, likely bolstered by a decreasing unemployment rate (Q2: 15.0%; Q1: 15.8%). Lastly, government spending growth gained steam, accelerating to 9.9% in Q2 from 4.5% in the first quarter. On the external front, exports of goods and services bounced back to growth, clocking in at 15.4% in year-on-year terms following the prior quarter’s 10.2% decline. This hinted at recovering foreign demand dynamics as restrictions abroad were lifted, while higher commodity prices further supported exports. Meanwhile, imports of goods and services rebounded robustly, logging a 45.8% annual increase, contrasting Q1’s 2.3% decline and highlighting stronger domestic demand. Looking ahead, the economy will likely continue to grow in the third quarter, albeit at a more moderate pace. The low base effect will start to fade as GDP contracted at a less pronounced rate in Q3 2020, and the monetary policy stance will likely be tightened soon, with some of our panelists penciling in a rate hike in Q3. Author: Marta Casanovas , Junior Economist", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5938286781311035}
+{"content": "The Canadian stock market has trended higher on the back of solid liquidity, lower interest rates, recovery in corporate earnings, increased economic activities, and higher consumer demand. Despite the rally, a few\nTSX stocks are still trading at significant discounts from their highs and look attractive at current price levels.\nHere I’ll focus on three such Canadian stocks that, in my opinion, are offering good value at current price levels. These stocks include\nSuncor (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Air Canada (TSX:AC), and Absolute Software (TSX:ABST)(NASDAQ:ABST) to your portfolio now. Suncor Energy\nShares of Suncor Energy took a massive hit due to the pandemic. However, the stellar growth in crude prices and increased economic activities have driven its price higher. Despite the buying, Suncor stock is still trading under $30, which reflects a steep discount to its pre-pandemic levels.\nI am bullish on Suncor’s long-term prospects, especially amid an improving economic environment, and expect it to outperform the benchmark index. Its integrated assets, favourable product mix, and positive long-term energy outlook bode well for growth.\nMoreover, Suncor’s investments in the base business, its focus on lowering its operating breakeven costs, and margin improvements will likely drive its profitability and stock price. Furthermore, its robust capital-allocation plan, including targeted debt reduction, share buybacks, and regular dividend payments should continue to drive the investors’ returns.\nAbsolute Software\nAbsolute Software has corrected significantly from its peak and looks highly undervalued at the current levels. The stock is trading at the next 12-month EV/sales multiple of 2.0, significantly lower than its historical average and peer group average.\nThe selloff in tech stocks post the stellar rally and expected normalization in demand amid economic reopening weighed on Absolute Software stock.\nDespite the easing of stay-at-home mandates, I expect the demand for its security products to remain elevated due to the rapid digitization and increase in cybersecurity incidents. Furthermore, its annual recurring revenue (ARR) will likely remain strong. Its large addressable market, solid pipeline of new products, and cross-selling opportunities bode well for growth. Further, strategic acquisitions will likely boost its ARR, diversify its product portfolio, and strengthen its competitive positioning in high-growth markets.\nAir Canada\nLike Suncor, Air Canada stock is also trading at a significant discount from its pre-pandemic levels. While the ongoing vaccination and reopening of domestic air travel have helped the Air Canada stock recover from the pandemic lows, the resurgent Delta variant of the virus continues to restrict the upside.\nAir Canada stock has declined about 14% in three months despite reporting improved financials on a sequential basis. I remain upbeat on Air Canada’s long-term prospects and expect its financials to recover fast as its operations normalize.\nI believe the acceleration in vaccination and reopening of international borders will significantly boost air travel bookings and provide a solid platform for growth in Air Canada stock. I expect to see a sharp improvement in its capacity, while net cash burn will likely decline. Meanwhile, Air Canada’s focus on revenue diversification through its growing cargo business, cost-saving measures, and solid liquidity will further help it to boost its financials and survive the near-term challenges with ease.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999208927154541}
+{"content": "News\nThroughout the pandemic, in-store technologies like price-check kiosks and self-checkout have created a more convenient shopping experience for consumers and provided retailers with greater access to valuable data on shopping habits. But consumers are concerned about privacy, and retailers may not have the necessary resources to purchase and upkeep in-store tech. Professors\nMaxime Cohen and Saibal Ray, Academic Director at Bensadoun School of Retail Management, make recommendations for how smaller and midsize retailers can meet the evolving demands of their consumer base.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7784318923950195}
+{"content": "This module aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the issues faced by companies when employing and managing international staff.\nA Discuss the development of international human resource management (HRM) as a discipline\nB Analyze the key challenges that exist within international HRM and the implications for both organizational and HR strategy C Critically evaluate the various roles of the corporate HR function in international/global organizations D Recognize the cultural context in which international HRM is practiced and analyze the implications for organizations E Discuss and advise on specific international HRM activities including expatriation and repatriation; learning and development; performance management; reward management and employee relations\nThis module is delivered on a weekly basis through a combination of lectures and tutorials.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.993276834487915}
+{"content": "You should do that with all written warranties on the merchandise you promote. When you decide in your guarantee’s phrases and circumstances, think about eliminating unnecessary restrictions. Rather than adopting warranty terms just because they’re widespread in your business, let your experience guide you. Obviously, warranties must not contain deceptive or misleading terms. You can’t supply a guaranty that seems to provide coverage however, actually, provides none. For example, a guaranty covering only “moving parts” on an digital product that has no moving components could be deceptive and unlawful.\nEnergy Saving Recommendation\nThis signifies that when you lose a lawsuit for breach of both a written or an implied warranty, you might have to pay the shopper’s costs for bringing the suit, including lawyer’s charges. Sellers of client products who make service contracts on their merchandise are prohibited under the Act from disclaiming or limiting implied warranties. If you promote on to consumers who come to your office to buy, you should make written warranties out there at the point of sale.\nThe Lawguru Advantage\nIt offers additional safety beyond what the guarantee provides on the product. Service contracts are just like warranties in that both concern service for a product. However, there are variations between warranties and service contracts. If you settle for orders for warranted client products via the mail or by phone, your catalog or other promoting must include either the warranty or a press release telling customers how to get a copy. This info ought to …", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5894163846969604}
+{"content": "The National Sex Education Standards' updated 2020 guidance is featuring what many parents may consider to be disturbing, indoctrinating sex-related information that public school districts are teaching children from very young ages.\nSenators Kim Thatcher and Dennis Linthicum have gathered thousands of signatures to support their petition to launch a grand jury investigation into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) methods of measuring COVID statistics.\nA federal judge in Texas issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against United Airlines on Wednesday, blocking the airline from imposing a vaccine mandate against any of its employees in a nationwide class-action lawsuit.\nSouth African singer-songwriter, pastor, and a respected prophetic voice, Kim Clement had mentioned Joe Biden in a 2013 prophecy for a period in history that the prophet himself had not reached to witness with his own eyes when the Lord called him home in 2016.\nThe authors of a study published Sept. 30, in the European Journal of Epidemiology Vaccines said the sole reliance on vaccination as a primary strategy to mitigate COVID-19 and its adverse consequences “needs to be re-examined.”\nA recent Yale study has called into question the safety of vaccines and could lend fuel to anti-vaccine advocates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has already written a piece covering the study on the news site EcoWatch.\nIn a recent lecture, Dr. Peter McCullough presented alarming data related to COVID vaccines, the fraud of national health authorities, the ‘Therapeutic Nihilism’ being exercised in hospitals, and the urgent necessity of active resistance.\nA new report details that China purchased a massive amount of testing equipment for viruses like COVID-19 months before the WHO filed official reports of the outbreak in December 2019. The testing equipment in question is what is known as a PCR test or polymerase chain reaction test. These tests can be used to detect viruses in humans or animals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5483381748199463}
+{"content": "Browsing Institute of Education by Subjects\nNow showing items 1-5 of 5\nEvaluating social pedagogy training and development in LincolnshireThis report presents the findings and recommendations from an evaluation of social pedagogy training and implementation in residential homes in Lincolnshire. The social pedagogy training delivered by Jacaranda training in Spring 2015 was completed by 45 members of staff from three care homes in Lincolnshire Evaluation of Careers Yorkshire and the Humber: inspiration activity and good practice guide.The evaluation captures the work of Careers Yorkshire and the Humber in their response to the government's 'inspiration agenda' which aims to support schools, colleges and prisons to inspire career aspiration in young people. Careers Yorkshire and the Humber is a regional provider of the National Careers Service. 'They've got their backs to the sea': Careers Work in Kent's coastal schoolsKent's coastal schools are a highly diverse group of institutions which serve a range of different communities. In a literal sense the young people of Kent have got their backs to the sea. Despite their relative proximity to the economic heartland of England, they remain separated by distance and geography. Many of the challenging issues that have been identified for young people in coastal towns are strongly related to their careers. Career describes the individual’s progression through life, learning and work. Individual’s careers are profoundly influenced by the context within which they pursue them. But, context does not wholly define your career. With the right information, support and education people can make the most out of their circumstances, seize the opportunities around them and change, improve or leave their immediate environment. Career guidance describes a range of educational interventions that are designed to help people to realise their potential and make the most of their career.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6199822425842285}
+{"content": "Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common. Diagnosis should include objective evidence of airways obstruction and spirometry is recommended in guidelines and the general medical services contract in the UK. We assessed the impact of spirometry in general practice. Method: We determined by questionnaire the availability, staff training, use and the interpretation results of spirometry in 72% of general practices in Wales. We reviewed the diagnosis of COPD previously made in two general practices without spirometry. Results: Most practices had a spirometer (82.4%) and used it (85.6%). Confidence in use and interpretation of results varied widely: 58.1% were confident in use and 33.8% confident in interpretation. Spirometry was performed more often if confident in use and interpretation (both P<0.001) and was related to greater training periods (P<0.001). Spirometric confirmation of COPD varied widely (0-100%, median 37%). Of the 125 patients previously diagnosed with COPD 61 had spirometric confirmation, while 25 had reversible obstruction (range 210-800 mls), 34 had normal and 5 had restrictive spirometry. Conclusion: Despite incentives to perform spirometry in general practice, lack of adequate training in use and interpretation suggests use is confounded and the diagnosis of COPD is likely to be made on imprecise clinical grounds.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7714992761611938}
+{"content": "Monitoring insects across space and time is challenging, due to their vast taxonomic and functional diversity. This study demonstrates how nets mounted on rooftops of cars (car nets) and DNA metabarcoding can be applied to sample flying insect richness and diversity across large spatial scales within a limited time period. During June 2018, 365 car net samples were collected by 151 volunteers during two daily time intervals on 218 routes in Denmark. Insect bulk samples were processed with a DNA metabarcoding protocol to estimate taxonomic composition, and the results were compared to known flying insect richness and occurrence data. Insect and hoverfly richness and diversity were assessed across biogeographic regions and dominant land cover types.We detected 15 out of 19 flying insect orders present in Denmark, with high proportions of especially Diptera compared to Danish estimates, and lower insect richness and diversity in urbanized areas. We detected 319 species not known for Denmark and 174 species assessed in the Danish Red List. Our results indicate that the methodology can assess the flying insect fauna at large spatial scales to a wide extent, but may be, like other methods, biased towards certain insect rders.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9385315179824829}
+{"content": "Abstract\nImpulsive behavior during adolescence may stem from a developmental imbalance between motivational and impulse control systems, producing greater urges to pursue reward and weakened capacities to inhibit such actions. Here, we developed a Pavlovian-instrumental transfer (PIT) protocol to assay rats’ ability to suppress cue-motivated reward seeking based on changes in reward expectancy. Traditionally, PIT studies focus on how reward-predictive cues motivate instrumental reward-seeking behavior (lever pressing). However, cues signaling imminent reward delivery also elicit countervailing focal-search responses (food-cup approach). We first examined how reward expectancy (cue-reward probability) influences expression of these competing behaviors. Adult male rats increased rates of lever pressing when presented with cues signaling lower probabilities of reward but focused their activity at the food cup on trials with cues that signaled higher probabilities of reward. We then compared adolescent and adult male rats in their responsivity to cues signaling different reward probabilities. In contrast to adults, adolescent rats did not flexibly adjust their pattern of responding based on the expected likelihood of reward delivery but increased their rate of lever pressing for both weak and strong cues. These findings indicate that impulse control over cue-motivated behavior is fundamentally dysregulated during adolescence, providing a model for studying neurobiological mechanisms of adolescent impulsivity.\nCompeting Interest Statement\nThe authors have declared no competing interest.\nFootnotes Funding:NIH grants AG045380 (NTM, SBO), AG060752 (NTM, SBO) and MH106972 (SBO)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9620914459228516}
+{"content": "SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s Safe Harbor for Digital Tokens now enjoys some legislative support.\nOn October 5, Patrick McHenry, a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Clarity for Digital Tokens Act of 2021.\nThe bill would adapt the Securities Act of 1933 to establish a three-year safe harbor for token development teams to offer those tokens for sale without full registration as a securities offering provided the network decentralized during these three years.\nUnder the bill, token issuers would have to impose industry-specific disclosure requirements. These include the source code, development plans and “information explaining the launch and delivery process, including the number of tokens to be issued in an initial allocation, the total number of tokens to be created, the release schedule. of tokens and the total number of tokens in circulation. “\nDevelopment teams seeking to use the Safe Harbor should also file exit reports demonstrating sufficient decentralization.\nThe Safe Harbor is the statutory version of a long-standing proposal by Hester Peirce of the Securities and Exchange Commission. After the initial coin supply boom of 2017-18, the SEC stepped up its scrutiny of token issuance, establishing the expectation that issuers register their offers with the commission.\nBased on comments from SEC management, especially Bill Hinman, many crypto development teams have always seen a way to turn centralized token offerings into decentralized networks that no longer need to register. with the SEC, whether as an issuer or under an exemption.\nWhile Peirce’s framework has not gained momentum within the SEC, passing legislation in Congress can change all of that. Leadership from key industry advocates, the Blockchain Association, the Coin Center, and the Association for Digital Asset Markets, have expressed support for McHenry’s bill.\nThe bill comes just half an hour before the Financial Services Committee’s hearing with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Also this morning, Representative McHenry issued a letter to Gensler, which said “You have made a series of disturbing and seemingly contradictory public statements regarding crypto assets and other innovative technologies.”\nIn the letter, McHenry asked for answers to a series of questions about the SEC’s work with crypto, particularly its expectations for cryptocurrency and stablecoin exchanges. In opening remarks released ahead of today’s hearing, Gensler repeated a sentiment that has become his Free Bird:\n“Many platforms contain dozens or hundreds of tokens. Although the legal status of each token depends on its own facts and circumstances, the probability is quite low that with 50, 100, or 1,000 tokens, a platform given form has no title. error: As long as there are securities on these trading platforms, under our laws they must register with the Commission, unless they can benefit from ‘an exemption. “\nWhile the House Financial Services Committee is teeming with crypto advocates, Patrick McHenry’s role as leader of the Republicans on the committee indicates greater momentum behind such legislation. While many bills to clarify the regulation of cryptocurrencies have been introduced – in the Financial Services Committee and elsewhere – most have languished.\n© 2021 The Block Crypto, Inc. All rights reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial or other advice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.605451226234436}
+{"content": "Climate\nInvestigators from the Harvard Business School, Indiana University School of Public Health, and the University of San Francisco’s Department of Medicine found that 41.2% of 3,512 hospitals and 302 hybrid health records were unable to receive electronic COVID-19 surveillance data, demonstrating a\ncrucial need for IT infrastructure in public health management of COVID-19.\nEpidemiology\nIn a retrospective study of 72 COVID-19 patients admitted to the Beijing YouAn Hospital between January 21 and February 17, 2020\npatients with severe and critical disease showed significantly lower lymphocyte counts and significantly higher leukocyte counts, neutrophil counts, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio at each time pointwhen compared to patients with milder disease.\nSwedish researches conducted a\nprospective cohort study finding a negative correlation between odor intensity and COVID-19 symptomsadding to recent reports that odor intensity may be a cost effective, easily implement method of estimating COVID-19 prevalence particularly in areas with limited access to testing. Radiologists from Marseilles, France briefly present the case of a SARS-CoV-2 positive 27-year-old who developed anosmia and dysgeusia with MRI showing bilateral olfactory bulb edema.\nA mathematical iSAGE model estimated that\nthe risk of COVID-19 can be reduced from 1.46% to 0.72% if the start dates for England schools is delayedfrom the first of June the first of September.\nUnderstanding the Pathology\nA\ncase control studyconducted at Northwestern University using 16 placental specimens from patients with severe COVID-19 found higher rates of maternal vascular malperfusion (MVM) and arterial arteriopathy, but no significant increase in acute or chronic inflammatory pathology when compared to controls, suggesting the importance of antenatal surveillance for these patients.\nA series of\n10 autopsieson patients who died of COVID-19 in Sao Paulo, Brazil demonstrate damage to both epithelial and vascular tissues of multiple organ systems in COVID-19 including lungs, kidneys, spleen, lymph nodes, brain, testicles, and skin and fibrinous thrombi in the lungs of 80% of patients.\nAn analysis of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) transcriptome data from the Common Fund's Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) Program found that\nACE2/TMPRSS2were expressed in salivary glands of healthy individuals with no significant variability between gender and age groups, suggesting a possible entry point for SARS-CoV-2", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9866804480552673}
+{"content": "Public versus Private/Non-Profit Service Delivery\nIn Canada, social service delivery types include public and private non-profit service delivery. The public service handles different issues, such as domestic violence and spousal support. Moreover, they are used to attend to emergency issues, including fires, and floods. They offer some resources to those who are adversely affected by different incidents. The public service offers their services for free to people. Despite the commitment of public service delivery models to help Canadians, these models face various challenges, such as misuse of funds. It is believed that management of the public models often misuse funds for its gain or integrate the funds in projects that are not profitable. Additionally, public service faces the challenge of acquiring enough resources and donors to deliver services effectively. Public service delivery tends to depend on the Canadian government for resources such as vehicles, and funds. On the other hand, the private service delivery model lacks the capacity to handle complex ad diverse issues, thus it focuses on simple ones, for instance, domestic violence (Kosny & MacEachen, 2010). The model offers human resources to solve such issues. However, the disadvantage of the private service delivery is that it charges for services. As such, most Canadians are unable to benefit from their services since many cannot afford them. Unlike public models, private service models usually have donors and generate funds from other projects to sustain their functions. As a social worker, it is essential to understand the dynamic changes associated with the country’s social welfare to establish effective strategies that can improve non-profit service delivery in future for clients.\nCommunity Based Service Delivery–Friendship Centres\nAccording to Chapter 5 of the text course, the Canadian government had realized that the natives were rampantly moving to the urban areas. Thus, the government decided to establish community-based service delivery models, for instance, the Friendship Centers, across the country to assist individuals to quickly adapt to new social and economic environments (Béland & Daigneault, 2015). Furthermore, the centres were established in ways that reflected the needs of the communities to ensure that the people felt that their cultures were valued and that they were included in government projects. Friendship Centres also meant to equip individuals with the necessary skills for surviving in a new social and economic environment. Moreover, the centres were incorporated with horizontal and vertical management structures to make sure that individuals are well-equipped with diverse skills. Horizontal structure addressed how individuals could develop a quick and strong relationship with their neighbours and dictated that with a strong bond, individuals could easily understand their new environments (Shibuya, 2018). On the other hand, the vertical structure addressed the need to offer individuals with legal assistance whenever they faced challenges in their new environments. As such, Friendship Centres were mean to empower individuals to feel valued and engaged in the new environment through the two structures.\nAnti-Oppressive Service Delivery\nI believe that a youth shelter is an anti-oppressive service delivery as it offers certain essential services to the youth such as counseling teenagers or young adults who may be undergoing depression situations. Youth shelters focus on specific issues affecting an individual, and the services are based on the assumption that every youth faces different challenges unique from the others. For instance, many youths across Canada are homeless due to many reasons, such as misunderstandings with their parents, neglect, and parental abuse. Many youths may also be homeless due to peer pressure. Indeed, vulnerable youths are usually influenced by their peers to use a drug, which has led to an increase in the prevalence of mental illness among them. The youth shelter is designed to address not only the issues that the youth face but also their causative factors (Coady &Lehmann, 2016).\nTraditional non-profit agencies can redesign their approach towards the issues affecting the community by incorporating anti-oppressive practices in their functions. Anti-oppressive practices require these agencies to visit the affected populations to ensure that they understand their problems and establish effective measures to solve such issues. For instance, visiting the elderly can enable the traditional agencies to understand the needs of that population and then develop effective strategies to meet their needs and resolve their problems.\nWomen’s Caring\nNon-profit work in Canada has undervalued the contributions of women to the sector. Women account for three-quarters of the total workforce in the country’s social welfare yet they are not recognized for their work omen are mostly engaged in emotional labour, empathy and backgrounds works (Ivanauskienė & Dorelaitienė, 2011). These types of works are often characterized by high demands and -stress levels. For instance, some population may want different needs to be addressed at a time, and that may be exhausting considering the background of work include crises intervention, and counseling, among others. Moreover, it is important to increase the salary levels for these women due to the competitive nature of the services they offer to assist the needy individuals and families. Policies should be changed to ensure that women are given more field roles rather than office roles to promote women’s efforts in the field of social welfare. Besides, field work is likely to give them experience in handling social issues. In most cases, promotional opportunities are based on the type of experience they shall have gathered from the field.\nCatalyst for Change: Working at the Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels\nYouths encounter various challenges in their daily lives, such as cyberbullying. Cyberbullying refers to the use of electronic communication to bully an individual typically by sending messages of threatening nature. The vice is rampant in the society, and it has adverse effects on the victims, such as suicidal tendencies, depressions, and stress (Mosher & Hewitt, 2018). Most parents do not usually notice such cyberbullying incidents until their children are adversely affected because the children do not report such incidents. As such, it is essential to develop effective strategies to solve cyberbullying incidents to avert its adverse impacts.\nAt the micro-level, as a social worker, I would ensure that effective discipline is incorporated in schools. I would also ensure that teenagers who have been adversely affected by incidents of cyberbullying are counselled. Moreover, at the macro level, I would create awareness, and educate the society about the urgency of the problem. For example, I would arrange for schools, and community meetings and discussions to educate people on the negative effects of cyberbullying and how they can be solved when encountered. At the mezzo level, I would advocate for policy changes that curtail the behaviour. Besides, I would suggest that strict policies be put in place to hold cyberbullies accountable for their unlawful actions.\nReferences\nBéland, D., & Daigneault, P. M. (Eds.). (2015).\nWelfare reform in Canada: provincial social assistance in comparative perspective. University of Toronto Press.\nCoady, N., & Lehmann, P. (Eds.). (2016\n). Theoretical perspectives for direct social work practice: A generalist-eclectic approach. Springer Publishing Company.\nIvanauskienė, V., & Dorelaitienė, A. (2011). Roles of an international social worker in responding to violence as a social problem.\nTiltai, (2), 79-88. Retrieved from https://etalpykla.lituanistikadb.lt/object/LT-LDB-0001:J.04~2011~1367175188826/\nKosny, A., & MacEachen, E. (2010). Gendered, invisible work in non‐profit social service organizations: Implications for worker health and safety.\nGender, Work & Organization, 17(4), 359-380. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1468-0432.2009.00460.x\nMosher, J., & Hewitt, J. (2018). Reimagining child welfare systems in Canada.\nJL & Soc. Pol’y, 28, 1. Retrieved from https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/jlsp28&div=2&id=&page=\nShibuya, K. (2018). Dynamics of permanent exit from welfare in Ontario, Canada: Duration dependence and heterogeneity.\nCanadian Public Policy, 44(3), 241-258. Retrieved from https://www.utpjournals.press/doi/abs/10.3138/cpp.2017-030", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8290231823921204}
+{"content": "Pausing Construction Contracts\nMany issues can arise that could cause significant delay to a project, be it disputed land or perhaps the collapse of funding for a development in the private sector. Both examples are solvable but could take time. Is it possible to suspend the works whilst working on a resolution is? What are the consequences for doing so, and how should you administer the standard forms of contract to manage this?\nNotwithstanding the above, from a contractor’s perspective, what are the options available to suspend the works under the contract, for example, in the event of non-payment or perhaps the works being frustrated, i.e., there is no sign of forthcoming resolution in the near or distant future.\nThere is a fine line between suspension and termination. Depending on the reason for pause or suspension, either party may have the right to terminate the contract immediately or within a certain period depending on the form of the contract. Therefore, understanding the options and ramifications is essential as you step through the issue.\nSuspension\nIn the standard forms of contract, there is no clause expressly linked to the scenario of suspending the works. Some clauses allow the employer to instruct a stop to the works. Still, no clause allows either party to unilaterally suspend the works – except for the reason of non-payment under the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.\nHowever, if you require a contract to include a wider right to suspend the works, you will need specific variations to the standard terms. With any amendments, they should be clear regarding what triggers the suspension, who serves the notices, plus once triggered what the action required on either party is and by when. For example:\nWho insures the works through the period of suspension? What happens to items of value on-site such as materials, plant and equipment. Who is responsible for making the site safe (assuming the works have started on site) The entitlement in regards to recovering time and cost. What the process and timescales are for starting the project again post-suspension including who serves notices etc.\nLet’s return to the suspension of works due to non-payment, according to clause 112 (3) of the Construction Act. The Construction Act requires the payer to include adequate mechanisms for determining what payments become due and, thereby, the frequency. They are to serve notices, including a calculation of how they arrived at the amount due. Failure to adhere to this can have drastic consequences for the payer.\nIf the payee does not get paid on time, they can serve a notice on the payer that they will suspend the works for non-payment, more commonly known as a 7-day notice. In the 2011 Construction Act amendments, the payee’s rights were increased effectively that upon suspending the works they are not to be prejudiced for doing so, i.e., they are not penalised for late completion because of such suspension including assessing the period of suspension and the time required to remobilise. They are also paid their costs incurred due to the need to suspend the works for non-payment.\nHowever, a word of warning is needed here as suspending the works due to non-payment for a contested sum can backfire on the party issuing the suspension. If you wrongly suspend the works, the other party can claim that you are, in fact, in material or repudiatory breach, and therefore, they could use this to terminate the contract.\nAlso, suppose a repudiatory breach is found. In that case, the payer/employer could not only terminate the contract, but they can also arrange for another contractor to complete the work and make a claim for the difference in costs to complete the works as a consequence of such breach. The employer’s position would be that the contractor’s suspension notice is not valid. If they have refused to return to the site to complete the works, effectively abandoning the project, this is a repudiatory breach.\nHowever, the contested sum can work both ways, i.e., the payer may consider the payee has been overpaid to date and is simply seeking redress, or they disagree over the valuation of a variation. In contrast, the payee will believe they are fully entitled to that which they have claimed. Case law on whether wrongly issued suspension notices are a repudiatory breach appears to be hit and miss. It generally depends on the details on a case-by-case basis, hence the need for caution before serving.\nOther Remedies\nThere are options to resolve such matters other than suspension of the works. Regarding interim payments, they may be subject to an element of interpretation when held up against progress. It is easy to see how a suspension notice for non-payment could be taken as a material/repudiatory breach instead.\nRather than suspending the works for non-payment, there is the option to launch adjudication proceedings or mediate to resolve the matter. Setting out your position with legal support, including a reference to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest Act) 1998, which is 8% over the Bank of England Base Rate against amounts due, could also unlock the issue.\nFrustration\nSuppose a contract, due to the occurrence of an unforeseeable event, is so radically different to the original scope or intent. As a result, the parties can’t meet their contractual obligations. In that case, the contract can be terminated by law.\nThe criteria as to whether frustration has occurred are that it cannot be caused by either party’s default. The contract needs to be entirely different, and there is no provision in the contract upon which the parties can deal with the event. No doubt, after the COVID-19 pandemic, this would have been considered in several projects as a reason to terminate.\nIt sounds like a get out of jail card for either party where a risk they are responsible for has occurred, and they make a case for termination on the grounds of frustration. However, the courts take a narrow view of the criteria that constitute frustration, with claims for the cost of the works being far higher than the price for the works not being accepted. Equally, severe weather, including flooding, has not been accepted as grounds for frustration.\nPayment for suspension?\nAside from non-payment or a case for frustration, if the works require a suspension period, there are a few options available. Depending on the circumstances, this determines if payment is required:\nIf the employer is aware that they are not going to provide access for some time or provide something critical for the completion of the project, they would need to issue an instruction to the contractor requiring them to stop work. Under the main forms of contract like NEC or JCT, instructions would allow the contractor to recover their costs in adhering to such an instruction. For a force majeure event, under JCT it is possible to provide the contractor with time relief. In contrast, under NEC the contractor could be entitled to a compensation event and recover both time and cost. Still, it would need to pass the foreseeability test, i.e., the interpretation is that an experienced contractor could not have reasonably foreseen such an event occurring needs to be met before the compensation event is triggered.\nHowever, timing plays a crucial part here when deciding what to instruct the contractor. In both the JCT Design and Build Contract and the Standard Building Contract, if the employer issues an instruction and such suspension of the works continues for two months, the contractor can notify the employer they intend to issue a termination notice. At this point, if the suspension continues for a further 14 days, the contractor can issue a termination notice.\nFor NEC contracts, a similar principle applies. Upon the project manager issuing a notice to stop works, the contractor is entitled to a compensation event which includes time and cost recovery. If an instruction to re-start works has not been given within 13 weeks, then either party may start proceedings to terminate the contract.\nFor any form of contract, if you know the suspension is likely to go on for a period of longer than 13 weeks, or the specified period stated by the contract, rather than incur the costs through the period of instructed suspension, you may be better heading straight to termination.\nCase Law\nIn the case of Mayhaven Healthcare Limited v Bothma [2009], Bothma was a contractor who issued a suspension notice because they believed they had not been paid. However, it was established that they had been paid for the items in question in future valuations. The employer, Mayhaven, treated the suspension of works as repudiatory, and it is claimed the legal representatives of Bothma agreed with this position.\nMayhaven argued that Bothma’s actions constituted a clear repudiatory breach as they had a contract to proceed regularly and diligently with the works, and they had not due to the incorrect serving of a suspension notice and enacting on it.\nThe ruling was that Bothma were not in a position of repudiatory breach as they were willing to complete the project. Therefore, Mayhaven’s argument that they had effectively abandoned the works was incorrect. The judge’s position was that a material breach needed to be so fundamental it was clear that a wrongfully issued suspension should be considered on scalability of severity depending on the circumstances. In this case, they did not believe a material breach had, in fact, occurred.\nPausing or terminating?\nSuppose you have concerns about risks to the development or project that you are progressing, for example, through planning or are perhaps procuring at speed alongside arranging land access or acquiring land. In that case, it may be prudent to include a terminate ‘at will’ clause in the contracts you are about to place. Doing this could protect you in that you will have an option to terminate unilaterally should these risks arise.\nConversely, suppose an unexpected issue arises but does not meet the criteria for a frustration case. Depending on the circumstances, before deciding whether to suspend works, you should consider which party holds the risk and the expected duration of the event. You would need to be confident the project would still go ahead if the intent is for such an agreement to be in place during a hiatus period before proceeding as planned.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5088895559310913}
+{"content": "Do I need to get my ducts cleaned after construction?\nYes, the answer is YES! When wood is being cut or sanded, debris is released into the air.\nLet’s face it: contractors want to be comfortable while they work. This indicates that your HVAC system has been set to the desired temperature. Even if all measures are followed during construction, such as putting filters at all vent grills or turning off the system, it does not ensure that your air ducts will remain debris-free.\nAn average filter is just 60% efficient, which means that 40% of all dust passes through the filter, resulting in dust being blown throughout your home. Even if your HVAC system is turned off, you are not safe. Even when the system is turned off, your ducts continue to operate as a vacuum. According to physics, heat is always drawn to cold. This implies that any particle in the heated air is now attracted to the cold ductwork.\nFurthermore, contractors frequently use air conditioning to speed up the drying process of spackle, adhesives, and paint, as humidity in the air would significantly slow down the drying process and therefore the whole project.\nLet’s skip forward… You’ve moved in and feel like you’re dusting every day. This is not only causing a headache, but it is also putting a strain on your system.\nBefore you turn on that system after construction, contact Luxe Ducts to have it cleaned to guarantee it is operating at optimal efficiency!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6542874574661255}
+{"content": "The pandemic has accelerated new ways of working across various industries, including the auditing profession. However, new ways of operating for audit firms and the companies they audit, including the sudden shift to flexible and remote working, are expected to outlast the immediate effects of the pandemic. According to the EY article, How the auditing profession is transforming to meet future challenges, this adds new dimensions to the existing challenges that audit professionals face in adapting audit to a rapidly evolving corporate world now and especially after the pandemic.\nWith digital transformation driving companies to adopt more complex business models, the audit profession has the opportunity to transform itself by adopting an agile mindset capable of embracing disruption, further exploring the flexible working shift with hybrid working models and operating effectively in diverse, more technologically aware teams.\nEMBRACING DISRUPTION AND MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES\nAs the audit process becomes increasingly dependent on digital technology and data analysis, audit firms will require a more diverse skill set from their people. Though firms traditionally recruit auditors with business backgrounds with an emphasis on personal integrity and professional skepticism, all auditors will need to possess an increased level of technological understanding and an agile mindset that embraces disruption.\nAs business models grow in complexity, firms will require professionals with the ability to leverage a wider specialist expertise across multiple areas of business. By directly accessing technical expertise through the multidisciplinary model and the resources of a broader firm, auditors can leverage knowledge such as cybersecurity, fraud, sustainability, and corporate finance expertise to provide high-quality audit services.\nWhile the article cites this as a necessary trend moving forward from the pandemic, it is interesting to note that we in SGV have been doing this kind of multidisciplinary talent development for a long time, with our professionals not only gaining strong audit competencies, but also acquiring related skills in business transformation, sustainability reporting, law, forensics, corporate governance, IT security, data analytics, business strategy development, digital transformation, workforce services, and many others.\nEXPLORING FLEXIBLE WORKING AND HYBRID MODELS\nThe pandemic has also proved that when the situation demands it, audit firms are capable of making rapid and significant changes to how they operate, particularly given the inherent challenges in mobility, interaction and collaboration due to quarantine and other restrictions. This shift has brought with it the reality that flexible, remote working has become the current norm for audit professionals who have both successfully adapted to using digital technology to perform audit work away from a client’s business premises, and learned to collaborate and support each other virtually.\nThe sudden changes forced by COVID-19 not only helped accelerate cultural change in organizations — they also made them more open to different ways of working. This increased flexibility also brings with it other significant benefits, such as audit firms placing more emphasis on performance in terms of output and productivity.\nIt should be noted, however, that such a rapid shift to flexible working also produced challenges that audit firms will need to address. Practical issues in remote working include audit teams having to hold their discussions over chat rooms or less personal virtual meetings, rapidly developing proficiency in using specialized digital platforms, and others. Moreover, there are also challenges with conducting sensitive conversations remotely, as well as helping new colleagues understand the firm’s organizational culture and receive proper coaching and mentoring. Building remote trust and rapport may be one of the new challenges for audit professionals in addition to needing to manage expectations from audited companies regarding onsite attendance.\nFirms can address these issues by shifting to a hybrid working model based on the requirements of the audit firm, its teams, and the companies they audit. This setting will involve determining the ideal proportion between flexible, remote and onsite working, and will depend on circumstances such as the need to build professional relationships. For example, teams will need to consider when they need to meet to increase team cohesion, receive training, or travel onsite to meet company management and establish trust and gather evidence. Auditors can also explore further applications of technology, such as the use of blockchain and drones to enhance audits, which professional firms like EY have been developing since even before the pandemic. As a member firm of EY, SGV has been able to leverage a number of technological applications that have enabled our audit teams to conduct remote audit.\nFOSTERING TEAM DIVERSITY\nThe move towards remote working further necessitates the need to build strong audit teams. The ideal audit team will have people who possess a wide range of personal and technical skills, diverse experiences, and viewpoints. This will mean recruiting people from wider backgrounds as well as providing opportunities for them to broaden their horizons to accommodate various interests and aspirations. The traditional linear and hierarchal career progression will not necessarily suit everyone, and it will be important to offer alternatives to those who do not want to go down this path. Promotions must also focus on skill instead of tenure, with career progression occurring once the individual is ready versus waiting for them to reach a certain number of years.\nHowever, fostering diversity will only be effective if the firm can create an appropriate environment where people can contribute and add value. Supporting a more diverse workforce that needs to operate in a rapidly evolving business environment will require continuous training, but with the new ways of working, such training will likely need to adopt a hybrid model based on the needs discussed previously. Long-term models will combine classroom-based and virtual setups to deliver training even beyond the pandemic.\nWORKING IN TRANSITION\nThe working models brought about by the pandemic accelerated the transition towards a more flexible, diverse and technologically aware auditing profession. Auditors work in a continuously evolving space, with digital tools and data playing an increasingly significant role in the audit of tomorrow. While this process will pose an inevitable challenge for some, others will welcome it. If audit firms can navigate this change effectively, it gives audit professionals the opportunity to flourish.\nDigital transformation and the resulting new environment can give auditors not just more effective ways to perform their work, but a more purposeful profession that can better serve the public interest.\nThis article is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional advice where the facts and circumstances warrant. The views and opinions expressed above are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of SGV & Co.\nMartin C. Guantes is the Assurance Leader of SGV & Co.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5253987312316895}
+{"content": "Landlords and property investors in Coconut Creek, FL, can rely on the hands-on service of Nanny Property Management (+1-954-237-1602).\nNeed help managing rental properties? This is the solution you’ve been looking for!\nNanny Property Management, which services Coconut Creek, Florida, has recently updated its services. Unlike other players on the market, it charges a flat fee for its end-to-end services, giving you significant savings.\nLearn more by visiting https://www.nannypropertymanagement.com\nThis updated offering allows you to maximize your profits without being involved in the day-to-day running of rental units. Nanny Property Management has deep experience in handling residential real estate throughout Broward County.\nDespite the current pandemic, the real estate sector continues to demonstrate its remarkable resilience. In line with this, you may wish to become a property investor or landlord so you can earn continuous passive income.\nHowever, rental properties require constant maintenance and management, which you likely do not have the time for. Nanny Property Management offers a turn-key solution that allows you to reap the rewards without wasting time and money.\nThe company provides full-service property management, which includes daily cleaning and minor repairs. This ensures that your rental property is always well-maintained, allowing it to retain its value and continue attracting tenants.\nNanny Property Management will also take the lead in finding tenants on your behalf. It will aggressively market your property, thoroughly screen potential tenants, handle all the necessary paperwork, and perform move-in inspections.\nAs a family-owned business, the property manager is able to provide hands-on and flexible services to you. It provides a generous 30-day guarantee as well; if it cannot find a qualified tenant within a month, your first two months of service will be free.\nNanny Property Management lives by a simple mantra: to take care of clients’ properties as if they were its own. Aside from Coconut Creek, it also serves the communities of Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Miramar.\nA spokesperson says: “We strive to provide superior quality of service to owners and residents alike. Our priority is to provide comprehensive, reliable, trustworthy, and cost-effective services to residential property owners and real estate investors.”\nExperience all the perks of being a landlord without any of the hassles. Get in touch with Nanny Property Management today!\nSimply visit https://www.nannypropertymanagement.com if you need further details about the company and its services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9910804629325867}
+{"content": "In the evening hours, as the sun descends into twilight, we are greeted by a wave of colors known as a sunset. For a brief moment, we are reminded to pause our chaotic minds and enjoy the splendor above us. If you live in Arizona, you are all too familiar with this daily vibrant experience.\nWhat’s behind the colorful wonder?\nSunsets Why is the Sky Blue?\nThe sun emits energy onto the Earth in the form of white light. As you may remember from science class, white light is actually a spectrum of colors ranging from ultraviolet to infrared. The colors vary from short to long wavelengths. For example, blue and violet light have shorter wavelengths compared to red and orange.\nWhen sunlight enters our atmosphere, it is no longer a direct beam of white light. Instead, the blues and purples with shorter wavelengths start bouncing off of nitrogen, oxygen, and various other air molecules in the atmospher", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8796016573905945}
+{"content": "In the last three months, more than 4,000 new water meters found their homes in Greeley, giving residents a clearer picture of their water use, and the tools to manage their use to fit their water budgets. Customer service remains a key focus as the city’s contractor works to uncover meters hidden by landscaping, address some customer concerns that have emerged, and clear up some confusion with the technology.\nCity officials sincerely appreciate customer feedback and the opportunity to assist. In many cases, customer concerns have led to detecting leaks. In other rare cases, they have alerted the city to a problem with a meter’s installation. City staff are taking rigorous quality control steps to ensure each new meter serves the needs of the resident and reports the data that empowers them to manage their account.\nOver the coming weeks, the city’s contractor, Utility Metering Systems, will work to correct some issues that have emerged in the first phase and to identify several hundred “hidden” meters. The city may need homeowner help uncovering meter pits hidden by landscaping. If the meter pit needs raised to meet grade, the city will coordinate that work. City staff is reaching out to individual properties where these location challenges persist.\nThe city secured a $1.5-million grant with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the first three years of the meter update project. Over the next five years, the city plans to replace all 29,500 residential meters across the city.\nWith the new meters, customers are asked to sign up for the WaterSmart application, through which they can monitor their water use daily, detect leaks, and review helpful tips on how to save water. The application provides detailed water use information.\nGreeley officials are committed to serving customers and resolving any concerns about their new meters, billing issues, or how WaterSmart displays the data. Leak checks and troubleshooting is available free of charge. Call the city’s water utility billing department at 970-350-9811, and press 1 for meter installation questions.\nVisit the project’s web page at https://greeleygov.com/advanced-water-metering to learn more about the project, and get answers to common questions that have come up about the project.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9020813703536987}
+{"content": "As the only global international organisation dealing with the rules of trade between nations, the World Trade Organisation should be the place where governments sort out the trade problems they face with each other. However, in recent years, WTO members have not managed to conclude new agreements to liberalise trade in goods and services. The organisation has not played a significant role in defusing and addressing the trade conflict between the US and China. It was also largely ‘missing in action’ during the first stages of the global COVID-19 pandemic.\nAll these lead to the conclusion that reform is necessary – whether the political will exists to re engage multilaterally and pursue it is another question. In this live podcast, Giuseppe Porcaro and Niclas Poitiers are joined by Bernard Hoekman, Professor and Director of Global Economics at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute in Florence; Petros C. Mavroidis, Edwin B. Parker Professor of Law at Columbia Law School in New York and Anna Dias, Lawyer and partner at Gide Loyrette Nouel in Paris. Together they discuss what areas of reform the WTO should prioritise, and what challenges it would face.\n*This article is part of the Revue européenne du droit (RED) issue on global governance.\nhttps://geopolitique.eu/en/2021/03/21/governing-globalization/\nThis podcast is organised together with the editorial team of RED which we thank for the support.\nInsights, debates, and research-based discussions on economic policy in Europe and beyond. The podcast is produced by Bruegel (https://www.bruegel.org/), an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based, and policy-relevant research, analysis, and debate. A podcast member of EuroPod.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8635764718055725}
+{"content": "After narrowing down the vendor’s list to around 4-5, the client needs to select the most suitable vendor from that list who meets the requirements. The RFP process helps the client to select the best-fit solution vendor.\nA Request For Proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project, defines it, and invites eligible contractors to submit bids to finish it. They are preferred by most corporations globally. They’re best utilized to objectively compare answers and select the most suitable solution vendor.\nThe RFP Process is primarily divided into four sections:\nDocumentation is the first step for initiating the RFP process for an organization. These are the required steps for sending out the documentation to the vendors:\nAnalysis of vendors can be done through a vendor evaluation scorecard. These are a few things to consider while creating a scorecard:\nThe followings things should be considered after getting back responses from the vendors:\nOn-site demo or an extended demo is useful to give detailed insight to the treasury department.For an onsite-demo ensure the following steps:\nThe final stage for vendor selection is the contracting and negotiating phase. This is where both the vendors and the users agree upon the terms to ensure a successful buy-in.\nThe HighRadius™ Treasury Management Applications consist of AI-powered Cash Forecasting Cloud and Cash Management Cloud designed to support treasury teams from companies of all sizes and industries. Delivered as SaaS, our solutions seamlessly integrate with multiple systems including ERPs, TMS, accounting systems, and banks using sFTP or API. They help treasuries around the world achieve end-to-end automation in their forecasting and cash management processes to deliver accurate and insightful results with lesser manual effort.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9787631630897522}
+{"content": "Abstrakti\nThis article discusses how the right to free movement within the European Union is presented as a matter of obligation, a duty of the other EU member states, in the discourse of Romanian Presidents and Prime Ministers (2005-2015). An examination of speeches and other statements from these politicians illuminates Romanian political reactions during the period when Romania became an EU member state, and reflects perceptions of Euro-peanness and European agreements. These issues take on an additional contemporary significance in the context of the Brexit negotiations, and they also add to the broader debate on whether EU norms and obligations are seen as being both just and equally applied. By analysing different types of argumentative topoi, I examine the deontological (obligation based) argumentation employed in the free movement context. Furthermore, I examine to what extent these arguments are invoked in support of the right to free movement and who this right applies to. I argue that for Romanian politicians, deontological free movement arguments are connected to other states' compliance with European treaties and to demands for equal application of European rules without discrimination, or the delegation of responsibility to others. This manifested itself most frequently in the calls for the EU and its member states to do their duty by treating Romanians equally to other EU citizens.\nAlkuperäiskieli englanti Lehti New Perspectives Vuosikerta 25 Numero 3 Sivut 43-66 Sivumäärä 24 ISSN 2336-825X Tila Julkaistu - 2017 Julkaistu ulkoisesti Kyllä OKM-julkaisutyyppi A1 Alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä, vertaisarvioitu Tieteenalat 513 Oikeustiede", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.592557430267334}
+{"content": "Feed your cows this winter, not the parasites\nBeef Magazine\nBeef producers have more tools in their herd health toolbox than just reproductive vaccines. While a strong vaccination program is part of stockman’s herd and reproductive health program, vaccines aren’t the only herd health protocol that can help ensure the reproductive performance of a herd, according to Gary Sides, PhD, managing nutritionist, Beef Strategic Technical Services at Zoetis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9514271020889282}
+{"content": "We examined whether enhanced cardiovascular and thermoregulatory responses during exercise after short-term aerobic training in a warm environment were reversed when plasma volume (PV) expansion was reversed by acute isotonic hypohydration. Seven young men performed aerobic training at the 70% peak oxygen consumption rate (Vo(₂peak)) at 30°C atmospheric temperature and 50% relative humidity, 30 min/day for 5 days. Before and after training, we performed the thermoregulatory response test while measuring esophageal temperature (T(es)), forearm skin vascular conductance, sweat rate (SR), and PV during 30 min exercise at the metabolic rate equivalent to pretraining 65% Vo(₂peak) in euhydration under the same environment as during training in four trials (euhydration and hypohydration, respectively). Hypohydration targeting 3% body mass was attained by combined treatment with low-salt meals to subjects from ~48 h before the test and administration of a diuretic ~4 h before the test. After training, the T(es) thresholds for cutaneous vasodilation and sweating decreased by 0.3 and 0.2°C (P = 0.008 and 0.012, respectively) when PV increased by ~10%. When PV before and after training was reduced to a similar level, ~10% reduction from that in euhydration before training, the training-induced reduction in the threshold for cutaneous vasodilation increased to a level similar to hypohydration before training (P = 0.093) while that for sweating remained significantly lower than that before training (P = 0.004). Thus the enhanced cutaneous vasodilation response after aerobic training in a warm environment was reversed when PV expansion was reversed while the enhanced SR response remained partially.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8033483028411865}
+{"content": "This analysis was authorized by the Washington, D.C.-based American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).\nAccording to a new analysis from IHS Markit, a company who specializes in finance, energy and transportation, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would add major economic increases. Some financial benefits include: $153.7 billion in new highway, bridge and public transit investments adding $488 billion to the U.S. GDP by 2027, funding from the IIJA supports over 250,000 new jobs by 2025 and households with personal disposable income would increase by $69 billion by 2027.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9285440444946289}
+{"content": "The past two decades have been characterized by an unprecedented increase in interior immigration enforcement and heightened stress due to fears of family separation and loss of income among undocumented immigrants. Using vital statistics on infant births from the National Center of Health Statistics for the 2003 through 2016 period and a difference-in-differences design, we compare the health outcomes of infants with likely undocumented mothers before and after the intensification of immigration enforcement within U.S. counties. We find that intensified enforcement, especially during the third trimester, increases the likelihood of low birth weight (<2500 grams). We also present suggestive evidence that the effect could be driven by heightened stress and fears associated to police- based enforcement during pregnancy. The findings underscore the importance of current immigration policies in shaping the birth outcomes of many American children.\nTitelaufnahme\nZugänglichkeit\nDas Dokument ist öffentlich zugänglich im Rahmen des deutschen Urheberrechts.\nLinks\nZusammenfassung\nNutzungshinweis", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.647407591342926}
+{"content": "International direct franchises are a rapidly expanding business instrument and make a considerable contribution to Growth in various industry sectors. A lack of uniform international rules complicates matters though. This update includes a significantly expanded introduction. It provides valuable information for users on issues such as anti-trust rules and questions of laws applicable to franchises. A helpful commentary offers alternative drafting solutions adapted to more specific needs and identifies potential pitfalls.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999791383743286}
+{"content": "As has been made evident by a plethora of research on the environmental histories of territories within the Indian Ocean World (IOW), the exploitation and commodification of natural and human environments that was introduced by European imperialists in the colonial era has contributed significantly to the destabilization of local ecologies. By presenting a comparative analysis of two natural monsoon-based wetlands in the IOW – the Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam, and the Zambezi Delta of Northern and Central Mozambique – this article contends that imperial strategies of wetland development and models of hydraulics control have contributed significantly to modern and post-modern wetland degradation and unsustainability. It will demonstrate how the replacement of colonial management with that of centralized governmental control within both Vietnam and Mozambique continues to aggravate this environmental crisis due to their respective tendencies to prioritize economic profit over environmental necessities. The destabilization of these natural wetland environments over the past two centuries has contributed to increases in various undesirable consequences: food insecurity, disease, ecological species endangerment, irregularities in rainfall, intense fluctuations of seasonal monsoons and El Niño South Oscillation (ENSO), as well as dangerous vacillations between periods of drought and flooding. As climate change continues to disrupt our natural world, and as local governments continue to favour short-term economic initiatives that disregard environmental repercussions, IOW wetlands and the valuable ecosystems within them risk becoming obsolete.\nPublished: 2020-06-18", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9639752507209778}
+{"content": "Parents and others across the State of Wisconsin, who are frustrated with their school board’s decisions regarding COVID-19 protocols, are threatening to pursue the recall of school board members. However, the process of recalling a school board member is not an easy feat. This Legal Update will provide an overview of the laws governing the recall of a member of a Wisconsin public school board.\nThe requirements for initiating recall efforts are very specific and must be carefully followed. The laws governing the recall procedure for local elected officials, including school board members, are set forth in Wis. Stat. § 9.10 and Wis. Admin. Code EL Ch. 2.\nThe qualified electors of any city, village, town, town sanitary district, or school district may petition for the recall of an incumbent elected official by filing a petition with the same official with whom nomination papers or declarations of candidacy for the office are filed, demanding the recall of the officeholder. This is a statutory extension of the right to recall congressional, judicial, legislative, or county officials found in the Wisconsin Constitution.\nAny school board member, who has served a minimum of one year of the term for which he or she was most recently elected, as of the date of the recall petition, can be recalled. However, a school board member can only be the subject of a recall election once during a term. Furthermore, a recall election need not be held if the school board member is scheduled for re-election at a spring election to be held within 6 weeks of the date the recall petition is certified.\nAny qualified elector of the school district may petition for a recall of a school board member. A qualified elector is a United States citizen, 18 years of age or older, who has resided in the district or jurisdiction for at least 28 days.\nBefore circulating a petition for recall of a school board member, the elector (who is referenced as the petitioner in this process) must register with the school board clerk, which is accomplished by filing a Campaign Registration Statement and a Statement of Intent to Circulate a Recall Petition, which includes:\nThe petitioner’s intent to circulate a recall petition. Name of the school board member for whom recall is sought. The reason(s) for the recall, which must be related to the school board member’s official responsibilities.\nAfter the petitioner has filed the required documents, the petitioner may begin circulating the petition and obtaining signatures.\nThe specific requirements for each signature on the petition to recall a school board member are as follows:\nThe signature listed must be that of a qualified elector of the jurisdiction or district represented by the school board member. The legible, printed name of the signer. The full address, including municipality of residence, of each signer must be listed on the petition and must be within the election district or jurisdiction of the school board member. Each signature must be dated when it is affixed to the petition. The date of the signature must be within 60 days from the date the recall petitioner registered with the school board clerk. The date of the signature may not be before the date the recall petitioner registered with the board clerk or later than the date of the circulator’s signature in the Certification of Circulator.\nCirculation of the recall petition must be completed within 60 days after the petitioner registers with the school board clerk. The completed petition must be submitted to the school board clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 60th day after the date of registration. Any signature on a recall petition that is dated, either before the date of registration or more than 60 days after the registration date, is invalid.\nIn order to be sufficient, the recall petition must contain the signatures of qualified electors equal to at least 25% of the vote cast for the office of Governor at the last General Election held within the same district or jurisdiction as that of the school board member. The school board clerk is required to determine the sufficiency/insufficiency of the recall petition within 31 days after the petition is submitted.\nDuring the 31-day period of review by the school board clerk, the school board member facing recall may challenge the sufficiency of the recall petition, which then provides the opportunity for the petitioner to rebut the challenge, and the school board member to reply.\nOnce the school board clerk has determined the sufficiency/insufficiency of the petition, the clerk must issue their findings regarding sufficiency/insufficiency in a certification attached to the petition. This certification must identify the number of petition sheets that were filed and the number of valid signatures.\nThereafter, any elector (including the petitioner and school board member(s)) may appeal the school board clerk’s determination within 10 days of the date the complainant knew or should have known about it. To appeal the determination, the complainant must file a written and sworn complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), who will issue a formal order affirming or reversing the clerk’s determination. Following the WEC’s order, an appeal may be filed with the applicable circuit court.\nIf the petition is ultimately deemed sufficient, the recall election is held on the Tuesday of the 6th week commencing after the date on which the certificate was filed, unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the recall election should be held on the 1st day after that Tuesday which is not a legal holiday.\nThe school board member facing recall is a candidate in the recall election, without an official nomination, unless the school board member resigns within 10 days after the date of the clerk’s determination. Any other candidates wishing to be nominated for the school board member’s position must file a campaign registration statement, circulate and file nomination papers, and file a declaration of candidacy with the school board clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday preceding the election. If a candidate follows all of these steps, his or her name shall be placed on the ballot at the recall election.\nIf more than two individuals challenge the current school board member, a recall primary must be held on the date originally set for the recall election, and the new recall election date shall be set for the Tuesday of the 4th week commencing after the recall primary, or if that date is a legal holiday, the first day after that date, which is not a legal holiday. The two individuals who receive the highest number of votes in the recall primary will be certified to appear on the ballot in the recall election, but if any person receives a majority of the total number of votes cast in the recall primary, a recall election shall not be held. If the school board member receives a majority of the votes cast, he/she will be retained in office for the remainder of his/her term. If a challenger receives the majority of the votes cast, the challenger will be elected to serve the remainder of the school board member’s unexpired term. In such a case, the school board member will continue to perform his/her duties until a certificate of election is issued to the successor.\nWrite-in votes are only permitted at a recall primary or a recall election in which no primary is held.\nThe candidate receiving a plurality of votes at the recall election or a majority of votes at a primary shall be declared elected for the remainder of the school board member’s term.\nThe recall of a school board member is a complicated process. When a school district receives an inquiry about the recall procedure or when a State of Intent to Circulate a Recall Petition is filed with the school board clerk, it is advisable for the District’s Administration and Administrative Assistants to review publications from the WEC, and to consider reaching out to legal counsel for assistance regarding specific questions.\nFor questions regarding this article, please contact the author,\nor your Renning, Lewis & Lacy attorney.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6163913011550903}
+{"content": "According to Sfgate.com analysis, Bitcoin cash is the only forked cryptocurrency underperforming bitcoin in 2020. Year to date, the first fork has only gained 9%. Although most alternative cryptocurrencies (also known as “altcoins”) have risen in value in recent months, bitcoin cash — the only fork still in existence today that traded during the 2017 cryptocurrency bull market – has already been left behind.\nAlthough Bitcoin cash only began underperforming bitcoin in May, the split cryptocurrency has already underperformed bitcoin by 18% this year. Following the initial months of excitement and subsequent sell-off, BTC’s performance has been significantly less impressive. The current market sell-off triggered by the Evergrande issue has heightened the fears.\nCountless crypto coins, notable console tokens, have had incredible runs, defying wider market patterns in some situations. Should BTC investors be concerned about the underperformance of the premier asset? With desperate hope still high that this halving cycle will see another bull run. Cryptocurrencies frequently outperform bitcoin during bullish market cycles.\nSmall- or mid-cap altcoins are more volatile than Bitcoin, which could translate to higher profits if the price of Bitcoin also rises. Furthermore, the models imply that a BTC price above six digits can be expected before the end of the year.\nDespite the growing demand for platform tokens, Gregory of Currency.com agreed. “BTC is beating the market but is now being held back by the macro market trends and developments on Wall Street,” he told Coin telegraph.\nHowever, traditionally, BTC has performed best in the fourth quarter, and it is possible that history will repeat itself before the end of 2021.” While BTC is unlikely to lose its position as crypto’s flagship asset, skyrocketing altcoins definitely provide better prospects for individuals who believe they can time the markets right now.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8108657598495483}
+{"content": "Probing Kinetics of Water-in-Salt Aqueous Batteries with Thick Porous Electrodes\nmediaposted on 16.09.2021, 09:04 by Cheng-Hung Lin, Lei Wang, Steven T. King, Jianming Bai, Lisa M. Housel, Alison H. McCarthy, Mallory N. Vila, Hengwei Zhu, Chonghang Zhao, Lijie Zou, Sanjit Ghose, Xianghui Xiao, Wah-Keat Lee, Kenneth J. Takeuchi, Amy C. Marschilok, Esther S. Takeuchi, Mingyuan Ge, Yu-chen Karen Chen-Wiegart\nAqueous electrochemical systems suffer from a low energy density due to a small voltage window of water (1.23 V). Using thicker electrodes to increase the energy density and highly concentrated “water-in-salt” (WIS) electrolytes to extend the voltage range can be a promising solution. However, thicker electrodes produce longer diffusion pathways across the electrode. The highly concentrated salts in WIS electrolytes alter the physicochemical properties which determine the transport behaviors of electrolytes. Understanding how these factors interplay to drive complex transport phenomena in WIS batteries with thick electrodes via deterministic analysis on the rate-limiting factors and kinetics is critical to enhance the rate-performance in these batteries. In this work, a multimodal approachRaman tomography,\noperandoX-ray diffraction refinement, and synchrotron X-ray 3D spectroscopic imagingwas used to investigate the chemical heterogeneity in LiV 3O 8–LiMn 2O 4WIS batteries with thick porous electrodes cycled under different rates. The multimodal results indicate that the ionic diffusion in the electrolyte is the primary rate-limiting factor. This study highlights the importance of fundamentally understanding the electrochemically coupled transport phenomena in determining the rate-limiting factor of thick porous WIS batteries, thus leading to a design strategy for 3D morphology of thick electrodes for high-rate-performance aqueous batteries. History Read the peer-reviewed publication Categories Keywords\nray diffraction refinementmultimodal results indicatehighly concentrated salts23 v ).using thicker electrodessmall voltage window4 </ sub3 </ sub2 </ subsalt aqueous batteriesperformance aqueous batterieswis electrolytes alteroperando </voltage rangethick electrodessalt ”wis batteriestransport behaviorsthus leadingstudy highlightspromising solutionphysicochemical propertieslimiting factorslimiting factorionic diffusionfactors interplayenergy densitydifferent ratesdesign strategychemical heterogeneity3d morphology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9170934557914734}
+{"content": "Possible selves research has focused primarily on academic achievement and student learning, for at-risk, adolescent or college aged students. The research has not examined an occupation possible self, nor the implications of how time is considered by incarcerated populations. This study was designed to expand the Possible Selves Questionaire (PSQ) designed by Oyserman for an occupational achievement code and explore any unique codes present for incarcerated young adult males, aged 18-22. Additionally, this study was designed to compare two distinct time horizons for incarcerated young adults, a more proximal one-year event which would represent continued incarceration and a post-release distal time horizon.\nA pilot study was conducted to establish the occupation and population codes, coding system, member checks and review processes that were then applied to interview 126 incarcerated young adult males between the ages of 18 and 22 in Arizona correctional facilities. The study produced not only an occupational achievement code, but also refined codes for interpersonal relationships requiring the addition of a spiritual/social code to account for church activities, religion, and spiritual groups, while narrowing the existing interpersonal relationships code to focus on family, children, a spouse or partner. Analysis demonstrated that incarcerated young adults create fewer identified strategies and have fewer aligned strategies to achieve post-release goals. Time served and expected sentences were determined to be significantly associated with the identification of goals, strategies, and development of aligned strategies. The impact of the different time horizon events of during and post incarceration were significant as well, participants identified five times as many goals one year from now in comparison to post-release, and on average 1.5 more strategies to achieve identified goals.\nThe study demonstrated that the participants expected sentence was a significantly associated covariate to the number of Future Possible Selves’(FPS) defined, number of strategies defined to achieve those FPS goals, and number of aligned strategies to FPS goals across time horizons of 1 year and post release. However, time served was only found to be a statistically significant covariate for both goal identification and strategy identification, not strategy alignment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9878406524658203}
+{"content": "I’m fortunate enough to lead a team responsible for developing successful new and modified risk tobacco product applications for smoke-free oral products like\non! ® – Premarket Tobacco Applications (PMTAs) and Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTPAs). Achieving our Vision by 2030 to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future requires a portfolio of satisfying, potentially reduced risk products. Ultimately, my goal is to help bring the right products to market through the PMTA process to meet that Vision. Tactically, I assemble and lead cross-functional teams tasked with developing the evidence necessary to demonstrate that the products are appropriate for the protection of public health and should be granted market authorization.\nWe follow a rigorous scientific framework for evaluating potentially reduced risk products in our applications that enables us to assess them from design, to individual risk, to overall population impact.\nI never cease to be amazed by the sheer brain power of our scientists and researchers.\nFrom Analytical and Population Sciences to Clinical and Pre-clinical, we have a world class team that’s laser focused on moving the science of harm reduction forward and using those insights to meet adult smokers where they are with satisfying, smoke-free alternatives.\nIn 2020, we faced multiple challenges with the\non! ® PMTA process that were largely out of our control. From a Court ruling accelerating our submission timeline to the publication of a new PMTA rule, we had to pause our work more than once to navigate and adapt to the complex timelines. Then, COVID hit right at the critical point when we were beginning to pull our narratives together and publish our applications – processes that typically require multiple people in the same room. Needless to say, we had to quickly pivot and rethink the process given remote work. Fortunately, the team pulled together, navigated the remote working environment and submitted our PMTAs that May. As challenging as the process was, we most certainly gained some learnings. Specifically, we gained insights into how we can drive efficiencies into the PMTA process by streamlining work and condensing timelines.\nSubmitting our\non! ® PMTAs was undoubtedly my proudest moment last year. Those applications represented thousands of hours of work from employees across the company dedicated to making our Vision a reality. And even though we hit obstacle after obstacle, the team rose to the challenge together to submit compelling PMTAs. I still smile thinking about the insane amount of teamwork and coordination it required. As I look to the future, I’m most excited about the potential of our next generation products still in development. Our Product Development group is working on various smoke-free product platforms that can expand our portfolio of potentially reduced risk offerings to transition even more adult smokers who would have otherwise continued smoking.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7375997304916382}
+{"content": "Fear is a powerful motivator. It is also a great trait. Education is a resource that the world lacks, and so fear is all that's left.\nHow can we work to push education? That's a question the future is going to answer. It's either going to be mandates or communication.\n- Thoughts\n- Kinyo\ncontact: kinyo@projectforward.tv", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.889051079750061}
+{"content": "Publications\nPMID: 19942857;PMCID: PMC2797062;Abstract:\nformation of heterochromatin at the centromeres in fission yeast depends on transcription of the outer repeats. These transcripts are processed into siRNAs that target homologous loci for heterochromatin formation. Here, high throughput sequencing of small RNA provides a comprehensive analysis of centromere-derived small RNAs. We found that the centromeric small RNAs are Dcr1 dependent, carry 5′-monophosphates and are associated with Ago1. The majority of centromeric small RNAs originate from two remarkably well-conserved sequences that are present in all centromeres. The high degree of similarity suggests that this non-coding sequence in itself may be of importance. Consistent with this, secondary structure-probing experiments indicate that this centromeric RNA is partially double-stranded and is processed by Dicer in vitro. We further demonstrate the existence of small centromeric RNA in rdp1Δ cells. Our data suggest a pathway for siRNA generation that is distinct from the well-documented model involving RITS/RDRC. We propose that primary transcripts fold into hairpin-like structures that may be processed by Dcr1 into siRNAs, and that these siRNAs may initiate heterochromatin formation independent of RDRC activity. © 2009 European Molecular Biology Organization.\nPMID: 20129810;Abstract:\nTo understand how DNA sequence is translated to phenotype we must understand the epigenetic features that regulate gene expression. Recent research illuminates the complex interactions between DNA methylation, small RNAs, silencing of transposable elements, and genomic imprinting in the Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) seed. These studies suggest that transposable elements reactivated in specific cells of the gametophyte and seed might enhance silencing of transposable elements in the germline and embryo. By sacrificing genomic integrity these cells might make an epigenetic rather than genetic contribution to the progeny. This research could have implications for interspecies hybridization, the evolution of genomic imprinting, and epigenetic communication from plant to progeny. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.\nPMID: 20074090;Abstract:\nSmall RNAs recently emerged as ubiquitous regulators of gene expression. However, the most abundant class of small RNAs in flowering plants is poorly understood. Known as Pol IV-dependent (p4-)siRNAs, these small RNAs are associated with transcriptional gene silencing, transposable elements and heterochromatin formation. Recent research demonstrates that they are initially expressed in the maternal gametophyte and uniparentally expressed from maternal chromosomes in developing endosperm. This unique expression pattern links p4-siRNAs to double fertilization, parental genome interactions and imprinted gene expression. © The Authors (2010). Journal compilation © New Phytologist Trust (2010).\nPMID: 18287047;PMCID: PMC2268599;Abstract:\nDNA-dependent RNA polymerase (Pol)IV in Arabidopsis exists in two isoforms (PolIVa and PolIVb), with NRPD1a and NRPD1b as their respective largest subunits. Both isoforms are implicated in production and activity of siRNAs and in RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM). Deep sequence analysis of siRNAs in WT Arabidopsis flowers and in nrpd1a and nrpd1b mutants identified >4,200 loci producing siRNAs in a PolIV-dependent manner, with PolIVb reinforcing siRNA production by PolIVa. Transposable element identity and pericentromeric localization are both features that predispose a locus for siRNA production via PolIV proteins and determine the extent to which siRNA production relies on PolIVb. Detailed analysis of DNA methylation at PolIV-dependent loci revealed unexpected deviations from the previously noted association of PolIVb-dependent siRNA production and RdDM. Notably, PolIVb functions independently in DNA methylation and siRNA generation. Additionally, we have uncovered siRNA-directed loss of DNA methylation, a process requiring both PolIV isoforms. From these findings, we infer that the role of PolIVb in siRNA production is secondary to a role in chromatin modification and is influenced by chromatin context. © 2008 by The National Academy of Sciences of the USA.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6975694894790649}
+{"content": "Faster recovery after thyroid surgery may mean following a strict diet that's free of most food items you took before getting diagnosed. Sticking to your previous eating habits post-surgery may interfere with your body's ability to absorb hormone replacement medication, which may affect your quality of life or even cause weight issues in the future.\nThere's no denying that preparing meals for a thyroid cancer patient may seem like a daunting task. But once you get used to it, it's a fulfilling experience knowing that you're contributing to the healthy recovery of your loved one or close friend.\nSo, how does life after thyroid surgery look like in terms of diet? Keep scrolling, and you'll discover the kinds of food to avoid after the procedure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8523191809654236}
+{"content": "Calcium sulfate is a byproduct of the most with the sulfuric acid chemical processes.\nIn many cases, this product is turned into a dry cake with high purity in the factory after separation, filtration and washing.\nDespite its high purity and gypsum phase conversion, it cannot be used as a construction material.\nTherefore, many industries face large volumes of acidic waste depots that have high environmental accumulation costs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5911457538604736}
+{"content": "Slide 19: Environmental Variables\nDuration: 00:01:11\nNotes:\nEnvironmental variables are often direct variables, such as precipitation (typically mean annual rainfall and seasonal rainfall averages), temperature (mean annual temperature, maximum and minimum averaged over a long period, and even specific data such as the mean minimum temperature in June). Soil conditions include pH, texture, organic carbon and fertility, but these measures are often difficult to obtain on an appropriate scale, since there can be considerable variation even within an area). In general, it is a good idea to avoid indirect measures of a variable, which is obviously a challenge since much of a country is not monitored, and many such measures are not easily taken. Features such as slope and altitude allow some degree of projection into the future, since the lapse rate (extent to which temperature changes with increasing altitude) may closely parallel changing climatic conditions.\nSolar radiation and wind, which are essential for plant growth responses and dispersal are both particularly challenging to obtain accurate measures of.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.543694257736206}
+{"content": "Methods of natural family planning are sometimes difficult for women to use during lactation. When this is so, the lactational amenorrhea method may prove useful. Researchers agree that a fully breastfeeding woman who is amenorrheic is 98% protected from pregnancy for up to 6 months after delivery. The fertility status of 74 users of natural family planning during the time they would have been protected by the lactational amenorrhea method is examined. Underlying hormonal profiles show that there was little ovarian activity during this time. Eight ovulatory events occurred during the period of protection by the lactational amenorrhea method, of which four fulfilled minimum criteria for adequacy; there were no pregnancies during this period. However, some women did report experiencing fertile mucus symptoms during this time that were often unrelated to estrogen production. Using the lactational amenorrhea method rather than natural family planning allows them to avoid unnecessary abstinence.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6639405488967896}
+{"content": "摘要\nSilicon is the most important semiconductor material for electronics industry. However, its indirect bandgap makes it hardly emit light, so its applications in optoelectronics are limited. Many efforts had been devoted to converting silicon to light-emitting materials, including porous silicon-based devices, nanocrystalline Si, and so on. In this work, we report electroluminescence on silicon with simple metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) structure. The thin oxide is grown by well-controlled rapid thermal oxidation. With extremely thin oxide, significant tunneling current flows through the MOS structure as the metal is properly biased. The tunneled electrons could then occupy the upper energy levels more than the thermal-equilibrium situation. Then luminescence occurs when they have radiative transition to lower energy states. For low biased voltages, the emission occurs around 1150 nm, approximately corresponding to the Si bandgap energy. For large applied voltages, the emission shifts to longer wavelengths and becomes voltage-dependent. MOS structures fabricated on both p-type and n-type silicon exhibit electroluminescence. This is significant because the fabrication of those MOS structures is compatible with CMOS electronics. Therefore, the MOS EL devices provide a particular advantage over other types of luminescence on silicon. The details of the electroluminescence and its physical reason are reported and discussed.\n原文 英語 頁（從 - 到） 37-45 頁數 9 期刊 Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering 卷 3953 出版狀態 已發佈 - 2000 一月 1 對外發佈 是 事件 2nd Conference on Silicon-based Optoelectronics - San Jose, CA, USA\n持續時間: 2000 一月 28 → 2000 一月 28\nASJC Scopus subject areas 電子、光磁材料 凝聚態物理學 電腦科學應用 應用數學 電氣與電子工程", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6239547729492188}
+{"content": "Empagliflozin 'cuts HF risk' regardless of natriuretic peptide levels\nEmpagliflozin reduces the risk of adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes in people with heart failure regardless of their baseline N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide levels, researchers report.\nIn a further analysis of data from the EMPEROR-Reduced trial, the US-led researchers sought to assess the relationship between these benefits and N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations at baseline and during the trial.\nIn the trial, patients with heart failure with reduced", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997064471244812}
+{"content": "Different from other \"literacy\" courses, this evidence-based course will provide specific guidance for SLPs working to establish early literacy skills with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder....more+\nHow many of your students are discharged from therapy still at risk for reading failure? Learn to use orthographic instruction (printed cues) to simultaneously develop a strong literacy foundation while improving speech intelligibility, expanding language skills, and enhancing phonological awareness....more+", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9360899925231934}
+{"content": "Banking and Finance Banking and Finance\nQuickly respond to your needs with business-focused solutions, across a significant footprint.\nQuickly respond to your needs with business-focused solutions\nWorking closely with industry-focused colleagues in the KPMG global network, our team of banking and finance lawyers are well placed to respond quickly to your needs with business-focused solutions, across a significant footprint.\nDisruption is creating opportunities and challenges for global and local banks. Nowadays, lenders and borrowers face a myriad of challenges, including restrictions on foreign banks lending to companies in certain jurisdictions, distressed debt and increasing complexity of financial services regulation. While the risk and regulatory protection agenda remains a major focus, banks must also address financial performance and heightened customer and investor expectations, as they reshape and optimize operational and business models to deliver sustainable returns. Innovation and business-led transformation will be critical for future growth. To remain competitive and relevant, every bank must embrace disruption and strategically build a better ecosystem — not a bigger bank.\nOur corporate legal professionals of industry-focused assurance, tax, transaction and advisory professionals integrates sector knowledge and technical experience. We work with clients to navigate digital innovation, new business models and ecosystem partnerships, helping banks become the nimble, responsive organizations that customers demand\nOur integrated team will help you to note and solve for the proficiency in acquisition finance, project finance, restructuring and insolvency, financial services regulation, structured finance, trade and export finance, real estate finance and securitization\nKPMG’s network of banking and finance lawyers and our corporate legal professionals can assist you with the key legal and documentation aspects of debt finance, including: Refinancing of existing debt Syndicated loans Intra-group financing arrangements Real estate finance Asset finance Receivables financing Lease finance Cash pooling and management services", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.790655255317688}
+{"content": "Program on international law\nThe CIRSD Program on International Law aims to provide insight into the international legal system and promote better understanding on how international law comes to shape and affect global events. Thanks to our inherently cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary approach, we bring together various actors to foster innovative policy and academic research whilst offering game-changing solutions to the ever-increasing complexities of international law.\nIn a world characterized by a growing number of humanitarian crises, heightened insecurity, rising inequalities, and increasing threats against the rule of law, we are committed to providing expert analysis and practical ideas for action. We believe that the development and advancement of avenues for broadening the reach of international law is a critical component of the quest to entrench the predictability and deepen the legitimacy of our international system, including the global transformation to sustainable development. To achieve this, we draw on a growing network of accomplished legal experts to analyze developments in international law and propose relevant and realistic policy solutions. The CIRSD Program on International Law covers a broad range of core topics associated with international law. Current focus areas include: International Justice Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs International Law and New Technologies Data Protection Interested in writing for us? CIRSD encourages submissions from legal professionals with unique perspectives. For more details, please contact Ms. Ana Prokić - Director of the Program on International Law, via her email address [email protected]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8119584321975708}
+{"content": "We often think of death as a single, physical experience. Yet, we can all suffer many small “deaths” throughout our lives and the lives of others. These small deaths may actually propel our ascendance and evolution. As we learn to understand and respond to these “small deaths”, we come to a greater understanding of the transformative nature of death. We move beyond this moment in time into the possible.\nWith death and dying, what possibilities are present in this moment and beyond? How can we ascend “small deaths” in order to come to a new understanding of the significant deaths we all experience in life?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9913749694824219}
+{"content": "Student thesis: Master thesis (including HD thesis)\nReza Arkan Partadiredja\nprinciples, design plays a potentially important role as it has operationalized applying\nvalues and considering ethics throughout history. However, designers face unique\nchallenges in designing AI due to its distinct materiality. While some investigations have\nbeen conducted into how designers design AI, not many inquiries have seemingly been\nmade on how designers apply values and consider ethics in designing AI despite\nemerging studies that argue on how design could theoretically play a role. Based on this,\nthis project asks the question: how do design(ers) apply values and consider ethics in\ndesigning AI?\nTo explore this inquiry, eight interviews with both AI designers and developers were\nconducted to give insights on how their AI design processes are, what role design played\nin the process, the challenges they faced in designing AI, their thoughts on the implication\nof AI for societies, how they see AI ethical values and their attempts in applying them to\ntheir actual practice. Subsequently, a workshop session with five designers were held to\ngenerate as many ideas as possible to how they might apply values in designing AI then\nfollowing it up with a reflection on whether, how, and why these ideas should be applied\nin practice.\nThe findings show emphasis on human-centered and participatory approaches to\napply values and consider ethics in designing AI. However, these efforts are hindered with\ninherent challenges on top of other factors that complicates how values and ethics can be\ntranslated into practice. Nonetheless, participants express the essential role and\ncontribution of designers in the development of AI. These findings lead to the notion that\na paradigm shift in design practice within the context of AI may be required. In further\nsynthesis, a framework was proposed to reframe AI in different perspectives: (1) AI as is,\n(2) AI as a design material, and (3) AI as a sociotechnical system. From these reframings,\nideas and further questions were generated.\nAs a result in exploring how design(ers) apply values and consider ethics, the insights\nfrom the findings of both interviews and the workshop were synthesized along with the\nliterature highlights which produced further ideas and questions that can serve as basis\nfor further endeavours into the inquiries on the intersection between AI, design, and\nethics.\nLanguage English Publication date 31 Jul 2021 Number of pages 111", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9930583238601685}
+{"content": "Key things you should know before a commercial dispute\nCommencing or facing litigation or arbitration (“legal recourse”) can be a very stressful, time-consuming and expensive process for all involved. This article discusses some key ways to prepare before taking legal recourse.\nDo your due diligence\nA key consideration when deciding to initiate legal recourse is whether your counterparty has assets against which to enforce a successful judgment. If there are no accessible assets,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999129593372345}
+{"content": "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Office of Water\nannounced that it will be rescinding guidance (the “rescission memo”) prepared in the final days of the Trump administration that provided an interpretation of federal Clean Water Act permitting requirements in the wake of the Supreme Court’s significant April 2020 decision in . County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund\nThe previous administration issued its guidance to assist the regulated community and permitting authorities with applying the\nMaui decision to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permitting for point source discharges that travel through groundwater before reaching waters of the United States. EPA stated in the rescission memo that the previous administration added a new factor to the “functional equivalent” analysis identified in Maui that was not reflected in and inconsistent with the Court’s opinion — specifically, “the design and performance of the system or facility from which the pollutant is released.” Per the rescission memo, “[n]o language in the decision suggests that the existence, or lack, of a state groundwater protection program has any bearing on whether the ‘functional equivalent’ analysis applies”; the Maui decision was instead focused on “whether a permit is required to protect surface waters, not to protect groundwater itself.” EPA also stated in the rescission memo that the guidance was issued without proper deliberation within the Agency or with other federal partners.\nIn the interim as the Agency evaluates next steps in finally rescinding the guidance, EPA signaled that the “functional equivalent” factors the Court identified in\nMaui provide sufficient guidance principles for making permitting decisions under the Clean Water Act.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8259958028793335}
+{"content": "There is significant histopathological and clinical evidence that near-infrared auto-fluorescence (NIRAF) complements optical coherence tomography (OCT) for detecting high-risk coronary plaque. Here, we determined the accuracy of an OCT-NIRAF imaging system and catheter for detecting NIRAF in human coronary lesions. OCT-NIRAF pullback imaging was performed on human cadaver coronary arteries (n=33 from 14 patients) during PBS perfusion via a fully integrated OCT-NIRAF imaging system and catheter (NIRAF ex. 633 nm, 1 mW power; em. 660-740nm). Confocal NIRAF images were acquired from corresponding unstained formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections (Olympus FLUOVIEW FV1000; ex. 635 nm; em. 655-755nm). OCT-NIRAF and confocal NIRAF images were registered using known pullback speed, anatomical landmarks, and fiducial features (e.g., calcification), and spatially overlapped by affine transformation of the confocal NIRAF images. Each image was split into 8, 45º-sectors, emanating from the catheter location. Each 45º-sector was determined to be positive if >5% of the intima contained confocal NIRAF, and if >5% of 45º-arc (2.25º) of the catheter-based NIRAF signal was above the system’s detection limit. A total of 1896 45º-sectors from 291 distinct coronary locations were analyzed using confocal NIRAF as the gold standard. Considering superficial confocal NIRAF foci within 0.5 mm from the luminal surface, sensitivity and specificity were 90.0% (95%CI: 69.8-100.0%) and 90.2% (95%CI: 88.8-91.7%), respectively. Within 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm depth from the luminal surface, the sensitivity was 36.4% (95%CI: 15.0-57.8%) and specificity was 90.1% (95%CI: 88.6-91.5%). These results indicate that the OCT-NIRAF system/catheter’s ability to detect NIRAF is depth dependent and accurate in plaque regions (within 0.5 mm from the luminal surface) that are most responsible for precipitating coronary events.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5420656800270081}
+{"content": "Sept. 15, 2021 - Law Center Assistant Professor Andrew C. Michaels was one of four University of Houston scholars who recently secured a $749,857 grant from the National Science Foundation for a Designing Accountable Software Systems funding opportunity. The grant will support a project that aims to create an accountability benchmark and software scoring toolkit for public policy algorithms.\nNamed the Community Responsive Algorithms for Social Accountability, or CRASA, the project will receive the grant over three years and seeks to establish a model for accountability that can be applied across a comprehensive range of public policy algorithms. It will be conducted through a community-based participatory research program focusing on Harris County, Texas, and will incorporate input from stakeholders in local government and the legal community and industry. Funding begins on Oct. 1.\nIn addition to Michaels, CRASA is being developed by principal investigator Ryan Kennedy, a UH political science professor who specializes in computational social science and democracy, and co-principal investigators Ioannis A. Kakadiaris, a UH computer science professor whose expertise is in biometrics and pattern recognition, and Lydia Tiede, a UH political science professor whose focus is judicial politics and legal reform.\nAt the Law Center, Michaels specializes in intellectual property and statutory regulation. He has written two articles related to artificial intelligence and law: “Abstract Innovation, Virtual Ideas, and Artificial Legal Thought,” published in the Journal of Business and Technology Law in 2018, and “Artificial Intelligence, Legal Change, and Separation of Powers,” published in the University of Cincinnati Law Review in 2020.\n“The work is important because the use of algorithms in law and public policy has expanded dramatically in recent decades,” said Michaels, who became interested in the topic partly due to his history working as a software engineer for a medical records company before law school.\n“I became involved because I felt that some other legal scholars writing in the area were not being sufficiently skeptical of the use of artificial intelligence to replace human legal decision-making, and were overlooking some of the potential risks involved. This project will focus on accountability, as standards of accountability for algorithms reflecting current legal obligations and societal concerns have lagged far behind their extensive use and influence.”\nThe project comes at a pivotal time, as the use of algorithms in public policy only continues to expand. Algorithms play a key role in informing policymakers when it comes to criminal justice decisions, public resources allocation, public education decisions and in some instances, national defense strategy. Despite the growing role of algorithms, accountability has not necessarily kept up with the progress. The CRASA project will seek to fill that void by leveraging its multidisciplinary expertise to establish a model for accountability that can be applied across a full range of algorithms that are currently being utilized in public policy.\nThe project’s research strategy has five objectives, including collecting interviews with stakeholders and establishing a community advisory board, conducting a comprehensive review of legal precedents and proposals being set forth for algorithm regulation, designing an algorithm accountability benchmark, conducting behavioral experiments and developing a software scoring toolkit. The aim is for this to be used by governments, advocacy groups, and corporations for design and evaluation.\nThe National Science Foundation, or NSF, is an independent federal agency that was created by Congress in 1950, “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5106381177902222}
+{"content": "Non-Cooperative and Repetitive Games for Urban Conflicts in Tirana: A Playful Collaborative System to Lower Social Tension Date2021 MetadataShow full item record Abstract\nGame Theory (GT) offers a critical lens to understand and analyze the capacity of different actors to make rational decisions linked to complex and emergent situations. Even though developed as a theory to tackle economic issues, GT has found a wider range of applications in heterogeneous fields such as architecture, where this new transdisciplinary tool can be used to address topics such as urban planning and public participation. The objectives of these researches aim for avoiding ghettoization, lowering social tension, and conflicts, and for proposing long-term solutions in a reality where the lack of authority has led to the development of closed informal clusters at the outskirts of the city. In this paper, we present the city of Tirana as a case study to develop our speculative research in an operative field that blends GT, computational design, and morphological/behavioral patterns. Non-cooperative and repetitive games are useful tools to identify generative patterns in the Albanian informal settlements, with the certainty that even the most spontaneous ones carry within them positive enzymes that can be taken into account to re-organize the informal settlements either spatially, socially, and economically (Dhamo, 2017, 2021). We propose a set of operative categories, filtered through the lens of GT and playful dynamics and mechanics, to set the debate for a deeper understanding of the reality of informal areas and foster co-design processes, from the perspective that collective interest is a key to let professionals, institutions and citizens work together in a more informed process of city-making.\nCollections Part 1: Full Papers [14 items ]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.799153208732605}
+{"content": "Patients with squamous-non-small cell lung cancer who received nivolumab lived longer, on average, than those who received chemotherapy, according to a recent study.\nIn a head-to-head clinical trial comparing standard chemotherapy with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, researchers found that people with squamous-non-small cell lung cancer who received nivolumab lived, on average, 3.2 months longer than those receiving chemotherapy. Squamous non-small cell lung cancer accounts for 25% to 30% of all lung malignancies.\nResults of the trial, reported in the May 31 issue of the\nNew England Journal of Medicineand presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology 2015 annual meeting, also showed that after a year, the nivolumab group had nearly double the survival rate (42 percent) of the chemotherapy patients (24 percent).\n“This solidifies immunotherapy as a treatment option in lung cancer,” says Julie Brahmer, MD, director of the Thoracic Oncology Program at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. “In the 20 years that I’ve been in practice, I consider this a major milestone,” she adds, noting that the trial results helped achieve US FDA approval in March to treat such patients whose lung cancer progressed, despite standard chemotherapy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8089188933372498}
+{"content": "The FAO Food Price Index is an indicator of the change in the international price of a basket of food commodities per month.\nIt is calculated based on average values of price indices for five commodity groups - cereals, vegetable oils, dairy products, meat and sugar, which are estimated taking into account the average share of each group in exports in 2002-2004.\nThis is reported by http://agronews.ua\nOn February 1, the next update of the indexes was released.\nIn January 2018, the average value of the FAO Food Price Index was 169.5 points, virtually unchanged from the level of December 2017.\nAt the same time, the value of the index was almost\n3% lower than the corresponding indicator of the previous year. Prices for cereals and vegetable oils slightly strengthened in January, the cost of dairy products and sugar as a whole declined, while meat quotes remained unchanged.\nIn January, the average value of the FAO Price Index for cereals was\n156.2 points, almost 2.5% (4 points) higher than the December index and 6.3% higher than in January 2017. Despite the availability of sufficient reserves, wheat and corn prices went up due to the weakening of the US dollar rate and concerns related to weather conditions. International rice prices continued to strengthen in January, mainly due to increased demand in Asia.\nThe average value of FAO vegetable oil prices in January was\n163.1 points, practically unchanged from the level of December: moderate prices for palm oil were offset by lower quotations of other types of oils, primarily sunflower and rapeseed oil. International quotes of palm oil rose in connection with the activation of import demand in anticipation of a seasonal decline in production in South-East Asia. Reduced prices for rapeseed oil are associated with both excessive supply in the EU and a higher than expected level of reserves in North America and Australia, while a decrease in sunflower oil quotations resulted from sluggish import demand in the world.\nThe average value of the FAO price index for dairy products in January amounted to\n179.9 points, which is 2.4% (4.5 points) lower than the level of December 2017. Despite the fact that the decline in the value of this index continues for the fourth month in a row, it still 41% higher than the minimum level reached in April 2016. For a month, the international quotes of butter and cheese have gone down, and the prices for milk powder have increased. The excessive supply of milk in the Northern Hemisphere and Australia has become one of the factors that largely influenced international prices for dairy products, including butter and cheese. At the same time, the price of whole milk powder increased due to a larger seasonal decline in milk production, which is expected in New Zealand. Prices for skimmed milk powder also increased, mainly as a result of active import demand.\nThe average value of the FAO price index for meat in January was\n170.6 points, practically unchanged from the December level. Thus, the value of the index is 7.4% higher than in January 2017, but 19.5% below its peak in August 2014. International quotations of poultry and pork continued to decline due to the presence of a significant export offer with low import demand. The prices for beef have grown slightly, which is due to a decrease in supply in Oceania. At the same time, the prices for lamb grow under the influence of active international demand, especially in Asia and the Middle East.\nThe average value of FAO sugar prices in January was almost 201 points, which is\n1.6% (3.2 points) lower than the December index and by as much as 30.4% lower than the corresponding period of the previous year. International sugar quotations continue to decline, mainly due to the high yield of sugar in the main producing countries and excessive export supply. Індекси цін ФАО на продовольство", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7300963401794434}
+{"content": "Citizens across Montana rely on their driving privileges for a variety of reasons each day. Often, driving is the only way that individuals can earn money through employment. Additionally, people commonly rely on using the road to visit loved ones and make social visits.\nAs a result, the consequences of a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can be bad. Police officers are required to meet strict protocols during the course of their activities, and like all humans, they are not immune from making mistakes. Consequently, it is worth considering some errors that a police officer might make during a DUI arrest.\nImproper administration of a Breathalyzer test\nWhen faced with DUI charges, a Breathalyzer test will often be one of the key pieces of evidence used against you. However, Breathalyzer tests are subject to legal requirements, including regular maintenance and appropriate calibration. Additionally, police officers should be trained on how to administer the tests correctly, reducing the margin for mistakes. If a chemical test is not calibrated properly or is used incorrectly, results could be skewed. Consequently, the findings of the tests may not be admissible in court.\nNo probable cause to stop you\nTypically, police officers cannot stop you without probable cause or for arbitrary reasons or prejudice. They generally must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over on suspicion of DUI. This means that officers ought to have a reason to suspect that you are intoxicated while driving. Common examples of behavior that could arouse suspicion include erratic driving, crossing over the road’s center line and speeding or driving too slowly.\nInadequate paperwork\nLaw enforcement is not immune from making mistakes and is also occasionally prone to discriminatory behaviors. Fabricated or inaccurate information may be inadmissible in evidence.\nDriving remains an important privilege to many people across the country. As a Montana driver, it is important to note that you have legal rights when faced with criminal charges.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9574199914932251}
+{"content": "What is a self-employment ledger? Why is it essential for a self-employed individual such as yourself? How could you use it to verify your income and even document your expenses?\nOne dilemma that many self-employed individuals face is the burden of proof of income, especially when applying for loans or claiming benefits, and even paying taxes. This is where a self-employment ledger comes into play. This article would help you understand self-employment ledgers and their use for your business.\nWhat is a Self-Employment Ledger?\nA self-employment ledger is a detailed record demonstrating a self-employed individual’s income and expenses relevant to a business’s operation. A self-employment ledger documentation could come in various forms such as a handwritten ledger book, a computer-generated spreadsheet, an accounting software, or anything that catalogues someone’s self-employment income and expenses.\nAs a self-employed person, there are various reasons why you might find a self-employment income ledger useful. For example, when you need to estimate and verify your income\nto qualify for government healthcare benefits. You could use a self-employment ledger template through accounting software to generate your records. An income ledger would also serve as a way to track and file your income statements, especially for individuals who choose to work independently.\nAlthough a self-employment income ledger is not an official record such as your tax returns, it could still serve as corroboration for your income statements.\nIs a Ledger Proof of Income?\nA self-employment ledger should contain records of your income as well as your expenses. This documentation serves to corroborate your income statements along with your generated paystub for self-employed individuals.\nBanks and lenders would require you to present proof of income when applying for a loan or securing capital and investors.\nA self-employment income ledger allows potential investors and lenders to gauge and have an idea of your estimated and even forecasted income. Health insurance applications on the health exchange also welcome self-employment documentation as an acceptable form of income verification.\nThis gives you all the more reason to maintain an updated record, as it would also help you manage your finances and budget better.\nWhy Do You Need a Self-Employment Ledger?\nOwning your own business gives you the advantage of being your own boss. However, being self-employed does come with more responsibilities, especially regarding accounting, bookkeeping, and financial matters that would otherwise fall on professionals hired by bigger organizations.\nAs a self-employed individual who considers various income sources,\nyour self-employed ledger essentially needs to be precise and complete. Along with its functionality and ease of use, your self-employment ledger documentation would provide you with the ability to track your taxable self-employment income.\nGood and effective documentation of self-employment income\nallows you to prepare and file taxes in a much simpler process. It also helps you to corroborate your income and expenses for when you need to apply for loan applications or government healthcare benefits. Additionally, an organized self-employment ledger documentation could improve your forecasting, allowing you to develop a more calculated and more accurate tax plan. How to Complete the Self-Employment Ledger Form?\nSearching for a self-employment ledger example on the internet would give tons of results with self-employment ledger templates available free. You might find that some forms are more or less detailed than others. However, each one should include sufficient information for you to decipher accurately and quickly.\nSelf-employment ledger forms frequently include columns for the date, service, or goods provided and the customer or client’s name. This is why some individuals choose to use straightforward self-employment ledger templates consisting of only the most crucial information. When setting up or filling out a template, consider whether you could keep the form up to date easily.\nFeel free to tweak and change the design and format of any template you prefer to use to fit your preferences and needs better.\nThere is no standardized form, so most institutions would generally accept it as long as the document is easy to follow and contains accurate information.\nAs such, there is also no single accepted process of filling out self-employment ledger documentation. However, most individuals follow general steps when filling out their self-employment income ledger.\n1. Document your gross incomes\nWrite down all gross income amounts you earned in each month as soon as you receive them. Record every payment for a service or product, the type of income, whether accounts receivable, cash, or check, and the date you receive or collect them. Group these amounts in your self-employment income ledger according to a month in an orderly manner for easier review.\nLog only the dates when you received your income and not when you completed the work or provided the product.\n2. Log business expenses\nCompleting your self-employment ledger documentation involves recording all accepted business expenses, as they have a significant impact on the amount of taxes you pay. Documenting all your tax-deductible expenses would help guarantee that you receive the best possible tax returns.\nSelf-employed individuals could deduct their accepted business expenses from their self-employment income. Deductible expenses could include major business-related purchases, including machinery, tools, software, and other long-lasting commodities. It could also comprise a certain percentage of home expenses and the rate of real work accomplished.\nWrite down the date for each expense accrued and describe where the specific expense went,\ntotalling monthly expenditure. You could always consult a tax professional if you have doubts about which costs can be deducted.\nIf your business’s location is the same as your domestic residence,\nthere are alternatives you could elect for housing deductions. This includes mortgage, home real estate taxes, or house insurance. You could choose to claim a certain percentage of the actual domestic expense and consider it the “cost of doing business” for self-employment.\nYou could also claim another percentage of the total real housing price as subtraction in the SNAP budget. Meanwhile, when you use your domestic house as the same location for your business, do not include consumption expenditures. Although,\nyou could include incurred business-related telephone charges.\nYour self-employment ledger expense category should not include depleted items, deprecation, taxes, retirement plans, personal domestic expenditures, private internet and telephone charges, and consumption costs for domestic-based self-employment expenses.\nEach self-business structure possesses its own unique set of rules defining which expense is accepted in a business. In some cases, there could be expenses that may not be applicable to one business program but are accepted in another program.\n3. Review and add up your totals\nKeeping an up to date self-employment ledger documentation is essential at the end of each month. Review your ledger and check for any unintentional omissions or inaccuracies. Add up your total incomes and expenses, and record those amounts in a separate column or section.\nHowever, you may not always have the luxury to take away your focus from other business-related tasks to fill out each column or add up total amounts. This is where professional online check stub makers come in handy, helping you to ensure that essential details and information do not get lost in the mix.\nSelf-employment Ledger Templates\nA self-employment ledger shows investors and lenders the details of your payments and expenses. It contains details of transactions and invoices, so keep in mind the items you need to consider when creating or tweaking a self-employment ledger template.\n- Name and Address\nAlways include your name, the name of your business, and your business address. For some self-employed individuals, the address is the same as their home address. You and your business are the same entity, which means one cannot exist without the other.\n- Invoice Numbering\nWrite down the invoice numbering of each transaction in an orderly manner. A key to a reliable self-employment ledger is having consistency in your recording.\n- Tax Avenues\nA self-employment ledger template must contain your tax avenues that should not differ from the form’s date.\n- Payment Terms\nDecide on your payment terms before working on a specific project or providing services or goods, especially for large companies or bigger clients. It would be best to be critical on these terms as some clients prefer that you include them in your self-employment documentation.\n- Bank Details\nInclude your bank details on this critical document. Forgetting to consider them is a common mistake that some self-employed individuals make.\n- Order Number or Referencing\nThe “Purchase Order Number” acts as a reference for your clients or individuals who hire you for your services. The order number allows you to identify costs on specific projects, budget, or total pricing at the end. This is mainly used with larger clients with multiple succeeding projects, ensuring that payments are not delayed or confused.\n- Value Added Tax (VAT)\nSpecify whether you are VAT registered. This would give you a clear understanding of the rates on your self-employment ledger template. Take note of the dynamics of VAT rates and be vigilant as it could sometimes get confusing.\nCopies\nConstantly create and keep multiple copies of your self-employment ledger templates and forms. Some may still create handwritten templates. However, handwritten documentation can be easily lost or destroyed, and making them could become tedious. Use soft copies so you can easily save and transfer them to your computer. Keep a backup device such as a portable hard disk just in case.\nKeeping Records\nYou could always use the services of online bookkeeping systems to help you with your self-employed ledger documentation. However, suppose you cannot afford their services. In that case, you could always create your own self-employed ledger template with the following important items in the ledger document: client or employer’s name, details of the project or work, VAT and other total amount deductions, invoice date and number, and the date of payments received.\nIt is ideal for any self-employed individual to provide and create their own self-employment ledger template and form. This would always ensure that you and your investors or clients have sufficient records showing the works and projects accomplished and performed and payment completed. It makes it easier for you to monitor and calculate your monthly and yearly income and expenditures.\nProfessional Check Stub Builder for Self-Employment Ledger\nA reliable and efficient self-employment ledger is essential to maintaining accurate documentation, providing you fast and easy auditing and review. Real Check Stubs offers an easy-to-follow process for generating paystubs for self-employed individuals so that you can easily track and monitor your hours worked and payment received.\nSelf-employed generated paystubs allow individuals to present them as proof of identification, proof of income, and employment. These documents carry the same authority as those issued by established businesses to employees.\nA professional check stub builder for self-employment ledger documentation would provide you with the necessary information to keep your records up to date and accurate. Your independence does not necessarily mean that you have to do everything yourself. Help from a check stub maker would go a long way for your business.\nConclusion\nAs a self-employed individual, verifying your income could be more challenging as you do not always have a regular paystub to serve as documentation for your payment. Consequently, the burden of corroborating your income and crunching numbers falls solely on self-employed individuals. Although it is not the most desirable task when doing business, it is imperative from an accounting viewpoint.\nLuckily, you could use a self-employment ledger to help you record, track, and monitor your income, as well as your expenses. It could help you plan your finances and secure the services your business needs to succeed.\nA reliable and efficient self-employment ledger documentation allows you to verify your income in different situations. You could use a ledger when applying for a loan, applying for healthcare, or qualifying for government subsidiaries. Your self-employment income ledger acts as an adequate record of your income.\nVisit our website, Real Check Stubs, and check out our professional check stub builder for self-employment ledger and other must-read blogs that would greatly help the self-employed individual.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8679878115653992}
+{"content": "High-throughput analysis of insecticides on malaria vectors using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry Spielmeyer, Astrid ; Schetelig, Marc F. ; Etang, Josiane Originalveröffentlichung: (2019) PLoS One 14(2):e0211064 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0211064 Zum Volltext im pdf-Format: Dokument 1.pdf (1.408 KB)\nBitte beziehen Sie sich beim Zitieren dieses Dokumentes immer auf folgende\nURN: urn:nbn:de:hebis:26-opus-153673 URL: http://geb.uni-giessen.de/geb/volltexte/2020/15367/ Sammlung: Open Access - Publikationsfonds Universität Justus-Liebig-Universit├Ąt Gie├čen Institut: Institut f├╝r Insektenbiotechnologie Fachgebiet: Agrarwissenschaften und Umweltmanagement DDC-Sachgruppe: Landwirtschaft Dokumentart: Aufsatz Sprache: Englisch Erstellungsjahr: 2019 Publikationsdatum: 05.08.2020 Kurzfassung auf Englisch: BACKGROUND: Different setups and protocols have been developed for investigating insecticide effects on Anopheles (An.) mosquitoes, vectors of malaria. However, chemical uptake resulting from their tarsal contact with insecticide-treated material has seldom been investigated. To address the challenges encountered in the interpretation of bioassay data, a high throughput method for chemical analysis on malaria vectors was developed and validated for five selected insecticides including alpha-cypermethrin (aCYP), deltamethrin (DM), etofenprox (EPX), permethrin (PM), pirimiphos-methyl (PPM). METHODS: The method includes a single chemical extraction step via an ultrasound probe on mosquito samples and analysis via liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). The protocol was established for two malaria vector species, Anopheles gambiae senso stricto (s.s.) and An. stephensi, both males and females. Recovery rates ranged from 70 to 100% without any influence of sex or species. The method was efficiently applied to female An. gambiae s.s. of the KISUMU1 reference strain, after susceptibility tests using the World Health Organization┬┤s standard protocol. RESULTS: Susceptibility tests revealed 13.4-18.4 minutes knockdown times for 50% mosquitoes during exposure to EPX and pyrethroids. The mortality rates 24 hours post-exposure to insecticides were mostly 99-100%, except in two PM and three PPM assays suggesting possible or confirmed resistance to these insecticides. The mean insecticide uptake in dead mosquitoes ranged from 23 pg (aCYP) to 1812 pg (EPX) per specimen. However, the mean uptake in survivors to PM and PPM was reduced by at least 25%, suggesting that acute doses were not achieved in these specimens during bioassays. CONCLUSIONS: The developed and validated UHPLC-MS/MS method could be used to address some limitations of bioassays or to assess the penetration of insecticides in mosquito matrix with reference to cuticle thickness and other insecticide resistance mechanisms. Lizenz: Creative Commons - Namensnennung 4.0", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.913249135017395}
+{"content": "February 6, 2011 I Want a Happy Meal\nIt’s 6:00 PM on a Tuesday night, sixty minutes into the “witching hour” at my house. This is the time of day where Justin generally becomes delightful, and Zach begins his rapid descent into mild pre-school histrionics. Tonight however, my progeny seem to have joined forces, are united in their disdain for absolutely any food item I have to offer them. They are secured into their dinner seats, Zach for his safety as we worry he’ll wiggle his way to a concussion one day, and Justin is in his special chair simply because it comforts him. My husband is seated at the far end of the table, rolling his eyes at the boys’ numerous demands. I am silently cursing those studies indicating family meals are conducive to family health.\nAt this moment, they are certainly not conducive to MY mental health.\nIt all started out so well. I had liberated my crock pot from its isolated perch above unmatched mounds of Tupperware, and had decided to try out a new recipe for beef burgundy. I knew this meal would only entice me and my husband, as it would not fall under the umbrella of pizza/hot dogs/pork/chicken that generally sustains my picky eaters. As I watch my husband’s face I am aware that this new variation on a theme has fallen far short of delectable, even though Jeff is attempting to be polite and is actually ingesting it, albeit gingerly.\nWhy I have yet to be tapped to appear on “Worst Cooks in America” is still a mystery to me.\nI had higher hopes for the boys tonight, but clearly they are not enthralled with my menu choices for them either. I typically end up creating three different meals each night, one for the adults, one adhering to the gluten-free, casein-free diet of my youngest child, and one that takes into account the restricted tastes of my eldest. I’ve been trying to reintroduce vegetables, an act which so far tonight on both counts has been regarded as high treason. Justin has removed the offending carrots he used to wolf down with, if not glee, at least resigned defeat, and has created a tenuous tower of orange in the center of the table. Zach has taken his disgust for legumes to a new level and has thrown his string beans on the floor, protesting vociferously as I tell him he’ll have to retrieve them after dinner. He then turns to Jeff with sad eyes, and asks his father in a voice filled with indignation if he’ll “save him from mean mommy”.\nFrankly, I’d like someone to save mean mommy.\nOver the course of the next ten minutes Justin makes three breaks for dessert and liquids, all after rejecting the organic, BMW-priced chicken nuggets he happily consumes at least three to four nights per week. Zach has informed me with gusto that he “hates potatoes”, reviles the cousin of the spud he successfully consumed the night prior. He requests juice, napkins and toys at least sixteen times (even though the dinner is a disaster, I console myself that at least I’m getting a work-out). My husband is still wearing an air of resignation as he relentlessly chews his meal, and I’m certain he’s hoping his dessert for actually eating it will come later.\nI can assure you, it won’t.\nI tough out my rendition of wine-drenched cow, stifle my annoyance, and inwardly laugh. It turns out, since we had more than a few bumps on the road to fertility, that I had my children much later than most of my friends. As I regard the unhappy tableau before me I recall numerous conversations in the past with these women, all revolving around the irritation of making multiple meals, as well as the annoyance of unappreciative husbands and offspring. They would recall their own experiences with that insidious “meal-time malaise”, which would particularly infuriate them after their heroic attempts to appease multiple palates. If I could speak to my friends right now they’d reassure me they’d “been there, done that”, their final salve being that sometime in the glorious future, I might one day be fortunate enough to concoct a meal that might satisfy one and all. Let’s just say, for the record, I’m not holding my breath.\nMommy wants a happy meal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5159361362457275}
+{"content": "In a proof of concept paper published in Frontiers of Psychology and led by Alexandra Zaharia of the chEERS Lab, we tested the practical potential and report the preliminary effects of a brief novel psycho-educational training program on positive emotion regulation for individuals with ASD.\nCongratulations on the new paper, Alexandra!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999642372131348}
+{"content": "Background: The significance of total kidney volume (TKV) as a biomarker of kidney function in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is controversial and has been reappraised. Methods: Between 2007 and 2012, 64 patients were followed with a mean 39.7-month observation period. TKV measurements by magnetic resonance imaging and estimation of renal function with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation and 24-h urine creatinine clearance were repeated annually. Results: TKV and its adjusted parameters (height-adjusted, body surface area-adjusted and log-converted TKV [log-TKV]) correlated with eGFR significantly. Among them, the correlation coefficient of log-TKV was most significant (r = -0.6688, p < 0.001). The eGFR slope correlated negatively with TKV slope (p < 0.05). TKV increased faster and became larger as chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage advanced. As age advanced, eGFR declined significantly (p < 0.001), but the eGFR slope remained constant. There was no significant correlation between TKV and age, but the log-TKV slope became smaller as age advanced. If baseline TKV was large, the eGFR slope was steeper (p < 0.05), which suggests that eGFR declines faster in patients with larger kidney volume. Conclusions: TKV is confirmed as a clinically meaningful surrogate marker in ADPKD. Log-TKV correlates with eGFR most significantly. Higher rates of kidney enlargement and larger kidney volume are associated with a more rapid decrease in kidney function. Kidney function decreased faster as CKD stage advanced, but its declining slope did not change significantly by age, at least after ~30 years of age.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.964958131313324}
+{"content": "This content is not included in your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.\nDefining the Multifunction Display in Avionics Applications\nTechnical Paper\n1999-01-5544\nISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627\nPublished October 19, 1999 by SAE International in United States\nAnnotation ability available\nSector:\nLanguage: English\nAbstract\nA multifunction display provides the flight crew with access to a mix of information. The challenge for the crew, the designer, and the certification agencies, is to determine if the human interface to this mix can be understood under normal and abnormal conditions. The technical capabilities of signal processing and displays permit endless information combinations to exist. However, human performance and mental processing capabilities impose significant challenges in designing the display and controller interface. For the crews to be successful, they ultimately need to obtain an increase in their level of situational knowledge from the flow of information that a multifunction display provides.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7290796041488647}
+{"content": "Cryptocurrency has enjoyed a significant rise in consumer interest since the pandemic began. According to a poll by CNBC, 11% of consumers between the ages of 18 and 34 used their stimulus money to invest in crypto assets.\nPart of the reason is that crypto exchanges and other platforms are offering financial products that compete with—and even outperform—traditional banking and lending. But while you can stash certain digital assets in a savings account and earn upwards of 10% on the balance, or use your crypto to secure a loan without a credit check, lawmakers and regulators are concerned about the lack of stability and consumer protections that the traditional financial services industry provides.\nKey Takeaways Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that can be used as a speculative investment or, in some cases, to buy and sell goods and services. Crypto platforms offer high-yield savings accounts with interest rates that far outpace traditional savings accounts, as well as secured loans with no credit check. While these financial products are appealing, especially for unbanked and low-credit consumers, the lack of stability and consumer protections surrounding them are a major concern for regulators and legislators. New Opportunities for Consumers Who Have Been Locked Out\nCryptocurrencies have been around since 2009, when bitcoin was first introduced. Since then, thousands of cryptocurrencies have emerged, some with specific purposes but not always.\nThese digital assets provide a level of privacy and security that users can't get with traditional payment methods. As crypto has become more popular, exchanges and other platforms have begun offering new financial products and services.\nFor example, many companies offer the chance to earn interest on your digital assets, similar to a high-yield savings account. But instead of giving you a fraction of a percent in interest, some are offering upwards of 10% on certain digital assets.\nAdditionally, many crypto platforms offer crypto-backed loans, which allow you to use your portfolio as collateral to secure a loan, similar to securities-based lending. Interest rates are relatively low—often in the single digits—and there's generally no credit check required.\nIn both instances, crypto platforms have created opportunities for people who have been excluded from certain financial services. If you have less-than-stellar credit, you'll have a hard time finding a traditional personal loan that inexpensive, and most banks and credit unions offer dismal returns on their deposit accounts.\nWhat's more, roughly 7.1 million households in the U.S. are unbanked, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and crypto savings accounts don't have the same requirements to open as a traditional bank account.\nLack of Stability and Consumer Protections Put Crypto Users at Risk\nWhile the financial services that crypto platforms are providing can be appealing compared with their traditional counterparts, there are significant risks that consumers are taking on with these products, and they may not be aware of it.\nFor starters, while cryptocurrencies have gained in popularity over the years, they remain extremely volatile. So if you take out a crypto-backed loan and the value of your assets drops significantly, you'll be faced with a margin call. In this instance, you'll either need to make an additional deposit or watch the provider sell some of your assets to cover the loss. And considering that you're borrowing money, it's unlikely that you'll be able to make that additional deposit, so you may end up losing assets.\nSome crypto experts argue that stablecoins are the answer because they tie their value to an external source like the U.S. dollar. But even then, assets like Tether have come under fire for not having sufficient reserves of fiat currency to back them 100%.\nWith crypto interest accounts, earning a high yield on your assets can also be tempting. But if the platform providing the account or the cryptocurrency itself fails, your assets aren't insured as they would be in a traditional bank or investment account.\nFinally, despite their increased security, crypto networks can still be vulnerable to hacks and fraud, and there aren't sufficient regulations in place to protect consumers in these instances.\nRegulations and Traditional Bank Involvement Are on the Horizon\nAt the same time that traditional banks are asking regulators to slow down their crypto competitors, they're also getting into cryptocurrency themselves. They understand that there's merit—and the chance for big profits—in digital assets.\nBoth Visa and Mastercard have announced plans to bring crypto onto their networks, and major banks from around the world have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in blockchain companies. Some lenders are also starting to offer crypto rewards credit cards, as Investopedia has reported.\nIt's likely that traditional financial institutions will continue to integrate blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies into their products and services. But crypto enthusiasts should still be ready for government regulations that will, ideally, provide more stability and protection—while possibly curbing some of the benefits they currently enjoy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5036052465438843}
+{"content": "Chief Administrative Secretary Hon. Rachel Shebesh met with Elgeyo Marakwet County National Government Administrators where she implored on them that FGM is illegal and has no social value and therefore must end by the year 2022 as per the Presidential Directive.\nThe CAS asked the administrators to implement the Presidential Directive to end FGM to the letter to ensure The Presidential Directive is achieved by set timelines. The CAS regretted that girls from the county had been denied equal opportunity to excel due to FGM and early pregnancies unlike girls from other regions.\nIn a meeting with the administrators at the Kenya Medical Training College hall in Iten town to cascade the Presidential Directive to end FGM by 2022, Hon. Shebesh asserted to the Chiefs that they must prioritize the war on FGM for the community to participate fully in economic development.\n“What is removed from a woman hurts her future, adds no value to life, and sabotages the future and prosperity of the young girls. All girls are born perfect. We must end this vice once and for all. Why should anyone interfere with the normal functioning of their bodies in the name of culture?” she posed.\nShe told the chiefs to work alongside the cultural elders to eradicate the vice in the county. “Statistics indicate that the prevalence of FGM among the Kalenjin community is 27% while among the Marakwet sub-tribe is 53%. This is above the national average meaning girls from this community are disadvantaged in their progression in life,” she added.\nThe CAS was accompanied by the County’s Women Representative in the National Assembly Hon. Jane Chebaibai, Board Chairperson Hon. Agnes Pareyio among other national and county government officials.\nHon. Pareyio said that the government has adopted new strategies of ending the practice. She observed that for a long time, the war on FGM had been a preserve of Non-Governmental organizations. She decried lack of tight enforcement of the law from the administrators.\n“We have had numerous awareness campaigns but the practice is still rife. We also have robust laws in place from the Constitution that protect all Kenyans from harmful cultural practices, the Children Act, and the Anti-FGM Act but the practice is not ending. The law enforcers have to be more proactive. We have a directive from the President meaning it is not business as usual,” she affirmed.\nShe stated that the Government had resolved to incorporate all the actors to accelerate the end of the practice. She called for deeper and enhanced partnerships to seal all loopholes and the gaps that exist in fighting the vice.\nShe further urged the County Government to enact a county policy on ending FGM stressing that it indicates the commitment to eradicate the vice at the county level and guarantees girls from the county prosperity and equal chance like girls from other parts of the country.\nHon. Chebaibai urged men to stand firm against FGM by setting a good example by marrying uncut girls. “The men must be fully involved in ending this vice as it involves their daughters, sisters, mothers, and their wives. A world where there is gender equality is a wonderful world. The world is moving progressively and that is why today there are female chiefs unlike before. We have to move ahead like the rest of the world,” stated Hon. Chebaibai.\nShe also assured the Board that through affirmative action funds, she would champion the construction of rescue centers in the County. She appealed for support from the County Government to ensure its sustainability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5138671398162842}
+{"content": "AIPI Responds to the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative\nThis week AIPI staff attended NCAI’s 2021 Mid Year Conference, where Secretary Deb Haaland announced the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The timely announcement was welcomed. According to Haaland, this comprehensive review of federal boarding schools will leave no stone unturned. Historical records, boarding school facilities, and known and possible student burial sites will be examined as part of the process of addressing the historical trauma brought about by these institutions. This will include identifying and determining the Tribal-affiliation of children buried at these institutions. More details can be found in Secretary Haaland’s memo. For AIPI’s Executive Director, Secretary Haaland’s endeavor is not unexpected.\n“We’ve always known that Deb Haaland is an exemplary leader, so it is not surprising that she would spearhead this crucial initiative to address the harmful legacy of the Indian Boarding School era. This legacy impacts all Indigenous people in some way, and as we’ve seen in the past few weeks as more graves are discovered at residential schools, this issue still haunts our communities” said Traci Morris, PhD, AIPI Executive Director.\nThe U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has indicated that a key component of this initiative will be Tribal consultations, something Native Nations have historically been excluded from. In her memo, Secretary Haaland has emphasized the need to take Tribal cultural sensitivities into account, and to include communities in the policies and procedures within the initiative--a move supported by AIPI.\nTraci Morris, PhD also stated, “We support the DOI and BIA’s acknowledgement of the agency’s historic role in implementing boarding school policies, and undertaking this process to understand the scope of the legacy towards healing. As an organization working on Tribal policy, we understand the significance of continually engaging Tribal nations in the policy process and procedures that impact their communities.”\nAIPI will continue to follow this issue and provide information as it becomes available. Our hearts are with our communities as we revisit this traumatic period in our collective history.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9643353223800659}
+{"content": "The predicted probability of purple martins initiating a water crossing, rather than detouring to circumnavigate over land, does not increase significantly with an increase in tailwind assistance in the optimal direction of travel (left), or during night vs day (right). Probability of crossing decreases significantly as the water to land ratio increases, and the potential savings in distance therefore decrease (center). Shading represents 95% Bayesian credible intervals. Continuous variables were scaled and centered prior to analysis", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9879615902900696}
+{"content": "The authors reviewed the ultrasonographic images and medical records of 15 consecutive fetuses with dilated loops of bowel distal to the duodenum and determined the prevalence of cystic fibrosis among them. The criteria for dilated bowel loops included both subjective criteria and luminal measurements. Five of the fetuses (33%) had cystic fibrosis. Eleven had bowel obstruction at birth, and four of those 11 (36%) also had cystic fibrosis. One of the four fetuses without bowel obstruction at birth had cystic fibrosis. There were no differences in sonographic findings between fetuses with and without cystic fibrosis, except that one third-trimester fetus with cystic fibrosis had echogenic small bowel with shadowing. All of the fetuses with dilated bowel loops persisting at birth required surgery. Further studies are indicated to determine the exact risk of cystic fibrosis in this population.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8109642267227173}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe aims of the present study were to investigate the effects of mariculture activities on inorganic mercury (Hg\n2+) adsorption/desorption on sediments and the distributions of newly adsorbed Hg 2+ on different chemical fractionations. The adsorption amount and binding energy of Hg 2+ on mariculture sediment (MS) were significantly higher (p<0.05) than reference sediment (RS). This may be explained by the strong complexation role that exists between Hg 2+ and organic matter (OM), which derived from unconsumed fish feed and fish metabolites. The reducible Hg 2+ in MS was significantly lower (p<0.01) than RS, which may have been caused by the decreasing amount of iron and manganese hydroxide in MS, lead to the decrease of Hg 2+ bound to them. On the contrary, the residual Hg 2+ was significantly higher (p<0.01) in MS than RS, which suggests that newly adsorbed Hg 2+ was more stable in MS than RS. Scopus Subject Areas Oceanography Aquatic Science Pollution User-Defined Keywords Adsorption Aquaculture BCR Mercury Sediment", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8796995282173157}
+{"content": "Supplemented nutrition decreases helminth burden and increases drug efficacy in a natural host-helminth systemAmy Sweeny, Melanie Clerc, Paulina Pontifes, Saudamini Venkatesan, Simon Babayan & Amy Pedersen\nGastrointestinal helminths are common parasites of humans, wildlife, and livestock, causing chronic infections. In humans and wildlife, poor nutrition or limited resources can compromise individuals’ immune response, predisposing them to higher helminth burdens. This relationship has been tested in laboratory models by investigating infection outcomes following reductions of specific nutrients. However, much less is known about how diet supplementation can impact susceptibility to infection, acquisition of immunity, and drug efficacy in natural host-helminth systems. We...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8751516342163086}
+{"content": "by Caitlin Gibson\nEmployee communications data is an invaluable tool. You can use it to ensure that your internal communications reach the right audience in the right place at the right time—and that employees not only read your messages, but understand and interact with the subject matter and take action. This level of engagement with your internal communications can inspire commitment, drive performance, and boost employee engagement. The key to using employee communications data effectively is knowing which types of data are available to you and the value of each one.\nLeverage Different Types of Employee Communications Data\nSpecifically, you can use these three types of data to understand your target audience, measure the effectiveness of your communications, and achieve HR program success.\nEmployee profile data\nThis is the demographic information about your employees—including location, position, department, age, union status, salary tier, and more—that you can find within your HCM software and other HR technology. You can use this data to craft communications that feel personal and relevant to your employees. For example, if you’re communicating the details of your wellness program, you can send messages to employees based on their location, so you can highlight location-specific wellness activities. Personalized, relevant messages will stand out among all those your employees receive every day, making them more likely to engage with your communications over time. You can also use demographic data to set up event-based triggers, which allow you to deliver communications around the moments that matter most to your employees, like manager promotions and major life events that impact benefits.\nEmployee data can also include the communication profile data associated with each individual, including employee engagement analytics like email open and clickthrough rates, engaged views on content, and any user configuration that conveys your audience’s preferred communication settings or preferences. This kind of data reveals what’s resonating with your employees and what’s not. With that information, you can make adjustments to your messaging over the course of a campaign, making it more effective and successful.\nFor example, you can use communication profile data associated with each of your employees to ensure that reminder messages about open enrollment only reach those who need them. That is, you can collect data on who has already enrolled in benefits to determine which employees might need a reminder. This will prevent employees from receiving messages that don’t apply to them, making them much more likely to engage with the messages they do receive and take the actions associated with them.\nCommunications analytics\nThis data reveals how well a campaign has resonated with your audience. Specifically, it includes engagement data and action-based feedback from a particular program, including the number of email opens, message clicks, engaged views, and actions taken based on each individual message. It’s critical that you collect and act on these communications analytics. They allow you to understand the full picture of employee-centric communications within your organization. By analyzing them and the insights they reveal, you can customize your communication experiences, driver higher engagement results over time, and measure the effectiveness of specific communications.\nFor example, say your employee communications data and analytics for your recurring onboarding campaign show that engagement with your messaging drops off after a few weeks, and new hires aren’t successfully completing all of their milestones. You could use that information to adjust the timing of your communications and the communication channels you use. You could collect feedback from your new hires on the value of the messaging they receive from one week to the next, and ask how prepared and ready they feel to take on their new role. By acting on the communications analytics you collect, you can increase engagement using data and determine what adjustments will strengthen your communications and make them more valuable.\nProgram success\nFinally, it’s crucial that you also track employee communications data and analytics tied to the specific programs you’re communicating. The type of program data you collect will vary depending on the size and scope of a given initiative. The key is to track and evaluate data that’s tied to the KPIs and broader goals for each of your campaigns. For example, if you launch a communication experience designed to increase HSA enrollment, you’ll want to track enrollment numbers to evaluate the effectiveness of your campaign. You can use employee communications software to make this kind of data-tracking easy and scalable.\nWhen you harness the power of communication data, you can positively transform your internal communications experience. You’ll be equipped to better understand your audiences, measure the effectiveness of your communications, and achieve program success. Data-driven communications can also improve your employee experience overall. By delivering messages that feel meaningful and relevant to your employees, they’ll be more likely to participate in and benefit from your programs and initiatives and have the tools and resources they need to be successful. To use employee communications data effectively, start small and collect more information as you go. Before you know it, you’ll have a powerful, data-driven communications framework that keeps your organization agile, change-ready, and connected.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.818687915802002}
+{"content": "This essay discusses geographies of survival and the rights to the city in the milieu of homelessness. It is worth noting that places only left for homeless people are public spaces establishing survival routines. However, their rights to the city are in question because of politicians’ banishment initiatives through legislative embodiments. These ideas are central to my discussion, which the ensuing paragraphs explain.\nThe geographies of survival describe the spaces and spatial relationships, how people may live or whether they may live, knitted with public and private spaces networks and the social services altogether, especially for poor people like the homeless (Mitchell & Heynen, 2009). Three simultaneous trends perfectly illustrate the restructuring of these geographies of survival: the rise of the automated surveillance system, trespass law innovations, and the criminalization of public food-sharing (Mitchell & Heynen, 2009). This city landscape’s transformation impacted the homeless people’s right to the city.\nThe rise of the automated video surveillance system, the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, exposes hidden urban interstices for authority easy monitoring. At one point, CCTVs are security cameras, but for whose security or interest is under surveillance? In doing so, the police watch the city’s only place left for the unhoused for everyday survival routines and eventually imposed banishment to disorderly bodies. This system directly deprives basic human necessities such as shelter, food, and public safety, which the government does not provide. Those spaces are everything for homeless individuals – sources of daily sustenance, a space to rest, a dwelling to socialize and interact, a place they consider a home that augments the last strand of their right to live.\nThe homeless’ right to the city is in limbo. Such a right is superior, embracing rights to freedom, individuation to socialization, habitat, and inhabit (Lefebvre, 1996: 173 cited in Mitchell & Heynen, 2009; Levinsky, 2021). The rights to habitat (a place to make a living) and inhabit (making an area of one’s own or a right to be in a place) are prerequisites of the first two fundamental rights (Mitchell & Heyden, 2009). The unhoused people, impliedly, are excluded from these rights. It demonstrates that they are not part of the city’s making and not to be present: homeless are the city-making debris that needed to be banished for society’s dominant groups’ quality of life. The government and its corresponding agencies that suppose to protect such rights legitimize their actions by innovating the trespass law, exacerbating the homeless’s conditions as society’s modern outcasts.\nLegal innovations and criminalization of food-sharing in public intensify the political response of eradicating unhoused people in public spaces in an inhumane manner, an indirect genocidal approach (Mitchell, 1997 cited in Mitchell & Heynen, 2009). This method aims to abolish the deprived, devalued, impoverish subclass group in society in the guise of seeking to eliminate public spaces where homeless people could be. Another obvious way of removing homeless groups in cities is by criminalizing a compassionate act of publicly sharing food, accusing activists of civil disobedience. Public food-sharing is one source of sustenance for homeless people aside from scavenging in dumpsters, and criminalizing generous people has a significant impact on them. This criminalization is a kind of public discourse or social construct that feeding the hungry is not a good act – a crime of good deeds, killing underprivileged people of hunger.\nThey are all together, understanding homelessness as a consequence of socio-economic force, which people have no way to be reflexive and could not abide by its requirements. Still, homeless people are part of human society who need support to regain the quality of life lost through harsh societal surroundings; institutional support and available social services play significant roles. Therefore, I agree with Levinsky’s (2021) assessment that criminalization is incomplete to understand homeless people. Criminalization only sees homelessness’s superficial side, wherein by-laws infractions for survival envelop the erroneous rationale of unhoused conditions that the politicians do not perceive.\nFurther, criminalizing homeless youths limits or even bars them from accessing education, health services, and employment to rebuild their potentials in moving away from homelessness (Quirouette et al., 2016). Instead of criminalizing the homeless, specifically homeless youths, the government must change how it perceives the homeless’ situations, focusing on funding more accessible social services and creates opportunities to alleviate them from a shortage in life, instead of implementing exorbitant banishment mechanisms.\n_____________________ References\nLevinsky, Z. (March 2, 2021). Criminalization of Homelessness. Trent University-Durham Synchronous Lecture on Sociological Perspectives on Homelessness.\nMitchell, D. & Heynen, N. (2009). The Geography of Survival and the Right to the City: Speculations on Surveillance, Legal Innovation, and the Criminalization Intervention.\nUrban Geography, 30:6, 611-632. DOI: 10.2747/0272-3638.30.6.611\nQuirouette, M., et al. (2016). “Conflict with the Law”: Regulation and Homeless Youth Trajectories Toward Stability.\nCanadian Journal of Law and Society. Cambridge University Press, New York, USA. Vol. 31: 383-404.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6073922514915466}
+{"content": "By: Tufts University\nAt any given time, at least a third of American adults are trying to lose weight. Most established health guidelines suggest a calorie-reduced, low-fat, high-carbohydrate eating plan for weight loss. However, low-carbohydrate, high-fat, and high-protein diets - like the Atkins diet - are increasingly popular, even though there is little scientific evidence supporting either their effectiveness or their safety. Two new studies, published in the\nNew England Journal of Medicine , compared an Atkins-style diet with a conventional, low-fat, low-calorie, high-carbohydrate diet.\nIn one study researchers from several Philadelphia universities randomly assigned 132 very overweight adults to either a conventional, calorie-restricted, low-fat diet (based on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute guidelines) or a low-carbohydrate diet (30 grams, or less, a day), for 6 months. The volunteers attended weekly 2-hour classes to learn about their eating plan for 4 weeks, and then monthly 1-hour sessions thereafter. They received handouts that explained their assigned diets, how to read nutrition labels and count carbohydrates and calories, and sample menus and recipes.\nIn a second study that took place at several universities throughout the United States, investigators made a similar comparison. They assigned 33 overweight adults to a low-carbohydrate, Atkins-style diet and another 30 volunteers to a conventional, low-fat diet. The volunteers received written materials on their prospective diets and briefly met with a registered dietitian for instruction and review four times throughout the one-year study. By minimizing contact with a nutrition professional, the researchers hoped to mimic how the majority of people typically approach weight loss.\nIn both studies, the volunteers on the low carbohydrate diet lost a little more weight after 6 months than those on the conventional diet. However, after a year - only the second study went beyond 6 months - there was no significant difference in the amount of weight lost. The volunteers following the low-carb diet showed improved triglyceride levels, but other health markers - insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure - were not consistently different between the two groups.\nThe authors of both studies conclude that health care providers should not recommend low-carbohydrate diets without further investigation. After one year, the low-carbohydrate dieters regained more of their lost weight than the low-fat dieters, which may indicate that the diet is more difficult to stick with than a low-fat diet. Also, the high dropout rate and the relatively small amount of weight lost underscores how difficult it is to actually achieve substantial and sustained weight loss.\nOverweight people should not be discouraged, but rather, they should recognize that it is challenging to alter diet and exercise habits. With this in mind, dieters should aim to make small changes that they can maintain over time. Despite the popularity of the low-carb craze, most health professionals recommend the same diet for weight loss and healthful eating. That is a diet based on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and limited amounts of saturated fat.\nA randomized trial of a low-carbohydrate diet for obesity. GD. Foster, HR. Wyatt, JO. Hill, et al., New Engl J Med, 2003, vol. 348, pp. 2082--2090 A low-carbohydrate as compared with a low-fat diet in severe obesity. FF. Samaha, N. Iqbal, P. Seshadri, et al., New Engl J Med, 2003, vol. 348, pp. 2074--2081", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.517206072807312}
+{"content": "The Department for Education is preparing to launch a procurement exercise later today that aims to remedy the HGV Driver shortage in England.\nThis will take the form of a ‘Skills Bootcamp’, which will be fully operational by the end of November 2021.\nThe bootcamp will provide fully funded HGV driver training, to create ‘road-ready’ individuals who will fill employer vacancies in the road haulage industry. Individuals eligible to receive this funding include jobseekers, the self-employed, existing employees changing roles, and those at risk of redundancy.\nHertfordshire LEP’s partner, Qube Learning, is planning to bid for this contract, and is seeking Expressions of Interest from interested employers who have live vacancies and can provide a guaranteed interview to participants of the bootcamp. All size organisations are eligible, but they are particularly interested in hearing from SMEs. What is funded? The HGV Bootcamp will provide the funding for eligible individuals to undertake all aspects of HGV training, including:\nFor jobseekers, anybody changing industry, and the self-employed, there is no cost to the employer or participant whatsoever. For employers who are obtaining licences for existing members of staff who are moving into new job roles, there will be a 30% contribution charge against the overall agreed costs.\nWhat do Employers need to do to participate? Simply commit to provide bootcamp participants with a guaranteed interview for a genuine, ring-fenced job vacancy. The employer can then sit back and relax while Qube facilitates the training, and they will benefit from a steady pipeline of trained HGV drivers.\nFor more information, contact Daniel Kemp Bid and Tender Manager, Qube Learning, on daniel.kemp@qube-learning.co.uk.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.773030161857605}
+{"content": "VERBAL MEMORY DEFICIT FOLLOWING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: ASSESSMENT USING ADVANCED MRI METHODS\nThis article requires a subscription to view the full text. If you have a subscription you may use the login form below to view the article. Access to this article can also be purchased.\nTraumatic axonal injury resulting in disruption of functional networks in the brain is thought to be a major contributor to cognitive dysfunction in survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI).\n1 However, the true significance of this disruption is not known as current clinical imaging modalities do not directly assess axonal injury or functional network connectivity. Modern MRI techniques such as resting-state fMRI correlation analysis may overcome this limitation. 2,3\nA 21-year-old right-handed woman presented to the outpatient TBI clinic because she was “having trouble in school and remembering things.” At 15, she was a passenger in a head-on motor vehicle collision. She had a severe TBI, clavicle fracture, and pulmonary contusions. Her initial Glasgow Coma Score was 4 (range: 3, deeply comatose, to 15, normal). Her initial head CT revealed a large left subdural hematoma with 1 cm left-to-right shift, bifrontal hemorrhagic contusions, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, and punctate hemorrhages in the subcortical white matter, pons, and splenium of the corpus callosum. A left craniotomy was performed and the subdural hematoma was evacuated. She made a progressive neurologic recovery over 2 months. At discharge she was able to speak complete sentences and had no cranial nerve, motor, or sensory deficits. However, she has experienced persistent difficulties with memory and concentration affecting school performance and everyday life. Neuropsychological testing at age 21 revealed a moderately severe verbal memory deficit for auditory information but otherwise generally …", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5545902252197266}
+{"content": "抄録\nThe meal distribution of proteins throughout the day is usually skewed. However, its physiological implications and the effects of better protein distribution on muscle volume are largely unknown. Here, using the two-meals-per-day feeding model, we find that protein intake at the early active phase promotes overloading-induced muscle hypertrophy, in a manner dependent on the local muscle clock. Mice fed branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)-supplemented diets at the early active phase demonstrate skeletal muscle hypertrophy. However, distribution-dependent effects are not observed in Clock\nΔ19 or muscle-specific Bmal1 knockout mice. Additionally, we examined the relationship between the distribution of proteins in meals and muscle functions, such as skeletal muscle index and grip strength in humans. Higher muscle functions were observed in subjects who ingested dietary proteins mainly at breakfast than at dinner. These data suggest that protein intake at breakfast may be better for the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass. ASJC Scopus subject areas 生化学、遺伝学、分子生物学（全般）", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9387348294258118}
+{"content": "Transfer of technology has been prevalent in numerous forms across the world, both in the civil as well as defence domains, and India is no exception. These transfers, primarily in the form of licenced manufacture, have provided a significant boost to the production capabilities and self-reliance of developing nations in the past and hold great promise, in the future, for nations that do not have a well-developed science and technology base.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9745596051216125}
+{"content": "Large nematodes form an important component of deep‐sea macrofaunal assemblages, are often considered to be part of the meiobenthos and are rarely studied. We analysed the standing stocks, diversity, and functional group and genus‐level composition of macrofaunal nematodes at lower bathyal depths (3,500 m water depth) in the Whittard Canyon system (NE Atlantic) and on the adjacent continental slope. Five replicate sample sets were obtained using a Megacorer, at four locations (three canyon branches, one slope). Sediment samples were processed on a 500‐μm mesh to provide both nematode and polychaete data from the same samples. The dominant nematode genera included Paramesacanthion, Metacylicolaimus, Cylicolaimus and Phanodermopsis. Nematode standing stocks (density and biomass) increased significantly from slope canyon locations. Similarly, nematode dominance increased substantially (and diversity decreased) from slope to canyon locations. Nematode feeding groups and tail groups also appeared to exhibit common trends across study locations. Nematode genus‐level faunal composition varied significantly between slope and canyon locations. We describe and discuss the broadly similar trends detected in the matching polychaete data, noting some differences in the polychaete density and diversity responses. We suggest that the similar trends in macrofaunal nematode and polychaete ecology across our four study locations reflect responses to both changing sedimentology and food availability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5138369798660278}
+{"content": "As a result of the epidemic, landlords are becoming increasingly anxious about the possibility of protracted vacancies and rental arrears as demand for rental properties in important cities declines and job losses and financial uncertainties increase. It has resulted in a significant rise in interest in guaranteed rent programs and the apparent benefits. Providers assert that they can assure a steady rental income for landlords while also eliminating the risk of voids, arrears, and evictions. However, what exactly these systems are and how they function remain mysteries. How, and at what cost, do operators obtain the benefits they promise to their customers?\nHow Does it Work?\nHere are the ins and outs of rent-to-rent arrangements, as well as a benefit analysis for those who are interested in learning more.\nTerms and Conditions\nUnder a guaranteed rent scheme, a landlord transfers ownership of their rental property to a corporation, institution, renting agent, or individual, in exchange for a fixed monthly income. It is usually referred to as a rent-to-rent program. The individual or organization leases the property from a landlord and sublets it to tenants while maintaining control over the property and tenancy. There is no direct communication between the property’s renters and the owner, as the agent you need handles everything.\nMethods and Responsibilities\nTo achieve complete control over the property and its management, the lettings agent forms a contract with the landlords, offering to pay the landlords a specific monthly income in exchange for the control. Their responsibilities will include:\nMarketing the property to find renters. Handling all tenancy administration. Handling any property upkeep. Ensuring that the property complies with all applicable legal standards. Managing legal processes\nThe agent and the landlord agree on a guaranteed monthly rent lower than the property’s market value. Their ability to generate enough rental income from the property to pay their expenses while still making a profit is critical to their success. If you live in Croydon, read on to learn how an exclusive rent guarantee can change your life.\nLocal Authorities\nUnder the terms of an agreement with a local authority, the council will take over as your “tenant.” Leaseholders receive a guaranteed monthly rental payment, even if the property is vacant, professional property management and frequent inspections, and guaranteed vacant possession upon the lease’s termination. Numerous local governments also delegate this obligation to third-party intermediary organizations, which engage directly with private landlords and manage and maintain their properties on the owners’ behalf. Most of the time, landlords are required to provide their compliance paperwork and assurance that their property meets specific quality requirements before the council can approve a lease. Those that employ a private facilitating agency, on the other hand, will typically have this covered as part of the terms of service provided by the management firm in question.\nConclusion\nVarious letting agents and guaranteed rent businesses offer commercial rent-to-rent arrangements available for purchase or lease. An agent will frequently agree to handle all areas of property management, maintenance, and compliance throughout the lease and provide additional complimentary services such as interior design and redecorating. In exchange for a guarantee of monthly payments, the agent effectively obtains complete control over the asset for the duration of the agreement between the parties.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6879076957702637}
+{"content": "As India focuses on reducing carbon footprint by expanding its renewable energy capacities, the sector is likely to create thousands of jobs in the coming years. According to a study by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released in October 2020, India is the third largest job provider in the renewable energy sector after China and Brazil. India’s renewable energy sector provides 8.24 lakh jobs – solar photovoltaic segment being the largest provider employing 2.04 lakh for direct and indirect jobs. 1.09 lakh people are employed in on-grid solar sector while the off-grid sector employs 95 thousand people.\nThe IRENA study further states that India accounts for 19 per cent of the 1.93 million people employed worldwide in the hydropower sector, employing around 3,67,000 people. Jobs in the renewable energy sector reached 11.5 million globally in the year 2019, led by solar PV accounting for 3.8 million jobs. Employment opportunities in the sector has been growing worldwide since 2012.\nWith the Indian government setting ambitious target of generating 40 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, jobs in renewable energy in India are set to grow further. Over the next five years, the solar and the wind energy sectors in India could generate 330,000 jobs, according to a report by the World Resources Institute. These jobs would be in areas including manufacturing, project design, construction, business development, and operations and maintenance. Therefore switching to renewable energy will not just make our environment cleaner, the sector can address India’s unemployment crisis as well.\nIn April 2020, renewable energy generated more electricity than coal. Solar and wind are the two main sectors that are expected to grow significantly in the coming years. These sectors are likely to create more jobs, with hydropower and biofuel following in the tow. The improvement in economic indicators could be the main reason behind growing employment opportunities in the sector. Businesses have recognized that sustainable development is crucial to long-term success, performance, and investment. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has invited bids from solar module manufacturers for the establishment of solar manufacturing units under the central government’s Rs. 4,500 crore (US$ 616.76 million) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in June 2021.\nSocioeconomic stability is an important element in determining sustainability. Without it, no industry can be considered truly sustainable. Renewables have the potential to play a critical role in resolving the current unemployment crisis by assisting countries in transitioning to a more sustainable energy system. The energy industry, particularly in the wind and solar sectors, could undergo a massive transformation in the coming years, creating number of jobs and boosting the economy. The global pandemic may have slowed the expansion of clean energy in the short term, but it is not likely to have a significant long-term impact. While the future is never certain, renewable energy will play a significant role in economic recovery.\nDeveloping the right talent to help the sector grow\nOwing to the spurt in activities and developments in technology, the renewable energy sector is currently faced with a skill-gap, especially in the technical skills. Therefore, to help the sector grow and further India’s renewable energy commitments, developing the right talent would be the key.\nLorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has…\nHe has 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Project Management, Business Development, and Financial Analysis of Climate Change Projects. He has worked in Hydro Power, Thermal Power, Wind Power and Solar Power projects. He has expertise in closing Investment deals, Management Information systems, Data Analysis, Financial Modelling. He has worked with companies like Azure Power, ReNew Power, Asian Development Bank, Rattan India, SNC Lavalin and Mott MacDonald. Priyadarshan has been awarded Zee Yuva Award (2017) for best practises in water conservation, Water Crusader Award (2017) by Hindustan Unilever and Energy Conservation Award (2016) by Vigyan Bharti. He holds a Bachelor in Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai, M.Tech from IIT Delhi and has earned CFA Charterholder from CFA Institute, USA.\nMs. Kasturi Roy Choudhury is on the Advisory team at Premier Energies. She has over 3 decades of professional experience with ‘Consultancy for Change and Growth’ and specializes in the areas of Management Consultancy and Corporate Training. At CFCG, Kasturi works as a Senior Consultant anchoring key client relationships & accountable for deliverables.\nIn her personal capacity, Kasturi is associated with social organizations like Jeevika Development Society, Garbage Free India & Sanjeevani Life beyond Cancer. Her distinguished academic career includes:PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad (1988), DBF from ICFAI, Hyderabad (1990), BE (Electrical) from Jadavpur University (1986).\nA visionary, Surender Pal Singh is an eminent energy expert and accomplished business leader with over 40 years of rich industrial experience. His work states achievements in both conventional as well as non-conventional power projects. Known for his resourcefulness and deep knowledge on Solar, he has been conferred with national and international awards such as the International Project of The Year from Renewable Energy World, USA 2013, National Awards for Excellence in Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification from World Federation Of CSR Professionals, 2015, Udyog Bharti & Udyog Patra awards from the Vice President of India. A mechanical engineering graduate from Dharwad University, today he oversees operations and finance of the organization in addition to mentoring the young leaders.\nHe is one of India’s 100 Most Influential Solar Business Leaders and a visionary who transformed the company from a solar enterprise to an integrated renewable energy solutions provider. Steering the company from a 5 MW production capacity in 1995 to 500 MW in 2018, he is now leading Premier Energies towards growth by expanding the production capacity to 750 MW solar cells and 1.2 GW solar modules.\nHe is a Founding Member of Premier Solar Power Tech and has built over 650+ MW of EPC and 130 MW of IPP. He serves as a Director on board for over 10 companies in the Solar Manufacturing and IPP space and the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA). He is a member of the Governing Council of Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad.\nA distinguished engineer from JNTU, Hyderabad; an MS from Colorado University and an MBA from ISB, Sudhir has worked with PwC, USA before taking on a directorial mantle at Premier Energies. He heads the EPC business, as well as the construction of our new state of the art manufacturing facility. Sudhir is actively involved in all day-to-day operations of the organization, from managing external relations to defining policies, supervising department heads, and working on strategies for growth and business expansion.\nHe brings over 14+ years of rich consulting experience in BFSI, Pharma and Healthcare sectors, having worked at JP Morgan Chase, Anthem, Infosys, Cognizant and Deloitte. He holds a MS (Mechanical Engineering) from Western Michigan University. At Premier Energies, Vishnu is responsible for managing the entire spectrum of operations of the manufacturing division.\nShe has served the Government of Telangana for over 30 years and retired as an Additional Commissioner of Commercial Taxes. A graduate in Agricultural Sciences, she brings in with her a rich, on-ground experience in indirect taxation and government regulatory affairs. A trailblazer and an expert in legal and commercial taxes, she now leads all financial and government related matters of the organization.\nShe comes in with over 16 years of experience in Talent Management, Leadership Consulting & Organization Development. She is proficient in a variety of methodologies including leadership framework development, psychological profiling & assessment, and design of talent management frameworks.\nNiyathi holds an MBA in HR from the Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Development, Pune and an executive certification in organization development from ISB Hyderabad. She leads People Operations for the group and double hats as a member of the marketing & branding team. She recently joined the elite Business World People 40 under 40 2020 list.\nShe’s been a serial entrepreneur and comes in over a decade of experience in running her own company specialising in interior design. With an astute sense of business, she is responsible for business development, procurement, project planning and government liaisoning. She has a degree in commerce and fashion designing.\nMr. Dhruv Sharma, has been associated with Solar Manufacturing in India since 2008. As the CEO of Jupiter Solar, he has played a pivotal role in the transformational journey of the company. He is responsible for leading the development and execution of the company’s vision, strategy and plans.\nHis understanding of the business has been instrumental in evolving growth strategies and significantly contributed to implementation of the group’s expansion and diversification into solar power sector.\nAdditionally, as Chief Business Manager at Premier Energies, he holds the responsibility of leading the foray of the Company into Solar cell manufacturing, focusing on Technology, Vendor relationships, Project management, Organization building and Key Account Marketing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6135405898094177}
+{"content": "Tips for Smoking on a Gas Grill\nThe key to successfully smoking on a gas grill is indirect heat and temperature control. First and foremost, you need a grill with at least 2 burners and an accurate temperature gauge. While some grills come with an integrated smoker tray (like the Napoleon Prestige PRO 665 and Prestige PRO 825), there are still options if yours doesn't already contain this feature. We suggest purchasing a stainless steel smoker tube, like this one. Not only is it easy to use, but it's also dishwasher safe and easy to clean. Simply fill the smoker tube with soaked or unsoaked wood chips and place over a lit burner. When the pipe stops smoking, it is time to replace the contents. This is an easy and foolproof way to enhance your food with a genuine smoke flavor. Don't have a smoker tube? No worries, you can make your own. Grab some aluminum foil and create a packet. Place the chips inside and securely fold the foil around the chips. Poke a few holes in the top to allow the smoke to escape and you're good to go!\nChips, Chunks or Pellets\nWood chunks are typically preferred for a long smoke. They are denser and last longer. Chunks won't need to be checked on or replaced as frequently. Wood chips are smaller and less dense. They're ideal for short, quick bursts of smoke and typically can last up to one hour. Wood pellets are made from hardwood sawdust and organic matter. They're typically used in electronic smokers as they need to be replaced frequently.\nThe Great Debate: Soaking Wood Chips\nWhile it was once thought best to soak wood chips before using them, many people now disagree. It was once recommended to soak the wood chips up to an hour before smoking to keep them from igniting too quickly. However, many BBQ experts now say it isn't necessary. Wet wood chips must first burn off the liquid before they start to smoke. This process creates steam, not smoke and leads to longer cooking times. While it does make the wood chips \"last longer\", it doesn't necessarily have much benefit in terms of enhancing the flavor. Our suggestion: experiment with both options to see what works best for your taste preferences.\nBasic Smoking Tips Our Favorite Flavors", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7178187370300293}
+{"content": "HOUSTON – October 11, 2021 - Leading provider of energy services, Expro (NYSE: XPRO), has successfully deployed its Octopoda TM annulus intervention system to restore annulus pressure integrity and return a well to production in Piedemonte region, in Colombia.\nThe Octopoda system successfully reached 300 meters in the annulus, a world record depth, and sealed the C annulus of the well. This removed the risk of casing collapse and gas migration to enable the well to produce and significantly extend its production lifespan.\nExpro collaborated with its client to design and execute this high value-added intervention operation, which was completed at a cost that was estimated to be approximately 25% less than the cost of a conventional workover rig-enabled repair. Moreover, the Octopoda operation resulted in significantly lower carbon emissions than the conventional alternative.\nOctopoda removed the need for a heavy workover rig to allow controlled circulation of annular fluids and the installation of a resin plug at the external casing shoe depth. This successfully sealed the annulus and enabled production to be resumed from the wellbore.\nOctopoda is the only certified annular intervention system in the world that enables direct intervention of a live annulus without the expense of a heavy workover rig and with a reduced environmental footprint.\nThe system offers a safe and efficient method for removing shut-in casing pressure. It can be deployed to replace annulus fluid, to increase hydrostatic pressure, and solve casing shoe leakages by placing sealing material on the bottom of the annulus.\nUtilizing a unique design, Octopoda is deployed on annulus inlets, removing workover rig requirements, offering an alternative that can be rapidly deployed across all types of installations, onshore and offshore, to maximize operational uptime while reducing overall HSE exposure.\nAlistair Geddes, Expro's Chief Operating Officer, commented:\n\"Everyone at Expro is proud of this outstanding achievement and the team's extraordinary performance to reach new depths. Not only is it Expro's first venture into the Latin American market using the Octopoda system, but a world first.\n\"Octopoda is already proving itself as an innovative and cost-effective solution for solving well integrity issues across the industry. It enables our customers to prolong their well lifespan, making it economically viable to regain production from shut-in wells.\n\"Expro’s recent success with Octopoda shows the capabilities of this truly unique technology and our ability to optimize and expand the life of the growing number of aging wells around the world.\n\"Octopoda is the latest example of Expro’s commitment to investing in innovation, developing new technologies and working towards reducing our own and our clients’ carbon footprint.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8789588809013367}
+{"content": "Eventwise: Conflict Management March 16, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST Clock hours: 1.5\nAny time two or more people engage, the possibility of discord, disagreement or friction exists. Resolving conflict, with the aim of minimizing negative results and maximizing positive outcomes is a critical future-proof skill, particularly for meeting professionals who engage with multiple stakeholder groups. From gaining consensus on meeting objectives and balancing stakeholder needs to finding resolution to onsite disagreements, meeting professionals engage in conflict management on a near-daily basis. What are the most common methodologies, approaches and strategies for conflict management and how can you employ them as a meeting professional to minimize friction and risk and maximize results for yourself, your team, your meetings and your organization?\nREGISTER", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993935823440552}
+{"content": "A Physician’s Guide to Physical Education – A Physically Active Life\nPosted On July 11, 2021\nby Matt O’Toole, PhD and Katherine Dyer, MDIllinois Physical Education (IPE) Grants (IPF) are awarded to eligible Illinois residents who provide physical education to students.\nIPE students are also eligible for Illinois State and local government grants for physical education.\nIPF grants are awarded by the Illinois Department of Public Instruction (DIPI) to Illinois schools and community colleges for the physical education curriculum.\nIPEF applicants must demonstrate a high academic standing and are required to attend one of the following four classes per year: physical education courses offered at the University of Illinois, University of Chicago, and Illinois Institute of Technology, or a comparable college or university.\nThe Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) oversees the program.\nA program fee of $15,000 is required for the first year and $5,000 thereafter.\nA minimum of six IPEF students must enroll in one of these courses.\nThe IPEF program has a budget of approximately $40,000.\nIllinois schools are required by law to award IPEF student scholarships as well.\nIn 2017, the state awarded IPEF $2,979,000 in IPEF grants, up from $1,874,000 last year.\nIllinois Public Health has awarded $1.9 million in IPF funding in 2017.\nThe program provides grants to cover the cost of teacher salaries and benefits for physical educators and paraprofessionals.\nThe state is also making grants available to public schools, private schools, and local governments to cover physical education expenses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.529386043548584}
+{"content": "Water Main documentary: \"In Deep: One City's Year of Climate Chaos\"\nDuring a year already vexed by a global pandemic, residents of Lake Charles, Louisiana, suffered two hurricanes, an ice storm, and a devastating flood — a level of catastrophe that portends our nation’s disastrous climate future and reveals the insufficient safety nets available to the most vulnerable. Storms and hurricanes are part of life on the Gulf Coast, but this level of climate chaos feels new. And scientists say this is a glimpse of the future.\nLake Charles — a city of about 80,000 people in southwest Louisiana with deep inequalities — offers a disturbing view of the wrenching, real-life effects of climate change and equity. This documentary from The Water Main will chronicle the effects of these disasters over the course of a year, starting with Hurricane Laura, on August 27, 2020.\nYour support matters.\nYou make MPR News possible. Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9238189458847046}
+{"content": "Take of all fish and shellfish is immediately prohibited from Huntington Beach to Dana Point, including the shorelines and offshore areas and all bays due to an oil spill in Southern California. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has determined that a threat to public health is likely by fishing in the affected area or consuming fish or shellfish that may have been affected by the spill.\nOEHHA recommended this fishery closure to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). The CDFW’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) Administrator, Thomas Cullen, signed the closure on behalf of CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham.\nThe closure is in effect until lifted. This closure document includes a detailed map of the initially closed areas. The extent of the closure will change as conditions and factors in the area change.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9575797319412231}
+{"content": "Most mining operations in Africa are happening in remote areas, often with inadequate medical infrastructure, and within under-serviced rural areas without clinics, hospitals or access to medical facilities and doctors, -hence the need for a mobile medical system providing access to healthcare for employees, contractors and the host communities, early diagnosis and management of occupational diseases, as well as preventing exposure to hazards that could lead to occupational illness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9076686501502991}
+{"content": "Opinions\nThis article urge companies in the battery supply chain to make concrete commitments and long-term investments to ensure safe and fair mining of cobalt. Read the 5 recommendations they make in the link below.\nLooking back to move forward: two decades of advancing company guidance on how to operate in complex environments\nThis Business and Human Rights Journal blog from Nelleke Van Amstel and Dorothee Baumann-Pauly emphasizes the importance of human rights due diligence in complex environments.\nIn this op-ed published on Swissinfo, Dorothee Baumann-Pauly and Serra Cremer Iyi argue that cobalt must be included in the new Swiss responsible business legislation.\nThis piece authored by Dorothée Baumann-Pauly and Serra Cremer Iyi in the special edition “Commodities” (Agefi & Finanz und Wirtschaft) highlights the unique leverage commodity traders have in driving respect for human rights.\nIn the current context of ethnic conflict in Ethiopia, Dorothée Baumann-Pauly looks back in this article on the report “Made in Ethiopia: Challenges in the Garment Industry’s New Frontier” that was published in 2019 when Ethiopia was still considered one of Africa’s economic wunderkinds.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8582925796508789}
+{"content": "Mental health is a less discussed topic for the past centuries in the medical industry. However, through the light of research, case studies, and scientific explanations, psychology is not anymore seen as an alternative medical branch. Today, everyone can discover the meaning behind their emotions quickly with the help of psychoanalysts. But, is psychoanalysis beneficial for knowing personal issues? Many people are not aware of their characteristics, behavior, and traits. Some have feelings and emotions buried deep within them due to trauma, abuse, or other psychological factors.Continue Reading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9871013760566711}
+{"content": "sugary treats Archives - Dental Brothers\nMay 21, 2021Enjoying a few cookies or candy might not seem like a big deal, but the sugar in these foods can harm your teeth. If you eat sweet foods frequently, you could wind up with a dental emergency. Sugar can cause serious harm to your teeth and gums, leading to tooth decay, gum inflammation, gum disease, […]\nFebruary 10, 2020Valentine’s Day is one of those times when we like to spoil the ones we love, and often that “spoiling” includes sweets. That means extra sugar on our teeth. Increased sugar can lead to cavities and increased tooth sensitivity. Handling a dental emergency isn’t the most romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here are some […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8911689519882202}
+{"content": "Daughters of the Sun chronicles the lives of Mughal women—unmarried daughters, sisters, powerful, dynamic wives, anagas or milk mothers or foster mothers—who contributed to the building of the Mughal Empire. These women often worked from within the zenana or the women quarters; several of these women, however, accompanied the Emperor to the battlefield, engaged in diplomacy, were fiery traders, patrons of arts, aesthetics and literature, known for their remarkable building and architectural sense and the magnificent monuments that they left behind as a legacy. Ira Mukhoty prefers to use the term zenana for the space reserved for women, which as she suggests is more Indian in its origin than harem, a term used by the Europeans to describe a general ‘oriental’ secluded space, whether they referred to the Ottomans in Central Asia or the Mughals in India.\nCritical of the notion of ‘oriental harem’, Mukhoty says that it was a creation of the Europeans, ‘a lurid and sometimes fantastical mix of bazaar gossip, stray gleanings of fact and sexual fantasy’. Even as the Europeans interacted with the Mughal court, they had no physical or cultural access to the zenana despite their yearnings. In the absence of the knowledge of Persian and Turki, they could barely understand this ‘beguiling world’ except through an interpreter. A royal woman’s power or influence was beyond their comprehension, which they invariably attributed to the political weakness of the emperor or incest. Fascinated by the idea of a private space for royal Mughal women, they indulged, as Mukhoty says, in ‘some truly fervid leaps of imagination’ when trying to narrate that ‘forbidden world’–-the Mughal harem. These images were ironically adopted not only by the western audiences but also the Indian ones. Challenging the chimera creation of the Europeans as a mere fantasy, Mukhoty suggests that the zenana was an ‘industrious, carefully calibrated and orchestrated world’, characterized by warmth and companionship, complicity and understanding, excellence and skills. It was far removed from, as Mrs. Meer Hassan Ali described the ‘claustrophobic, sexually charged harem of popular imagination’. Mrs. Ali was an Englishwoman married to an Indian who lived in a Muslim nobleman’s household for twelve years in the nineteenth century. John Fryer, too, a physician with the East India Company was amazed by the mundane and industrious environment of the zenana which he accidentally happened to spy upon when the curtain that separated him from his patients suddenly fell.\nMukhoty, through this book, recreates and narrates the dynamism and power of Mughal women from the time of Babur to the end of Aurangzeb’s reign, a period spanning almost 200 years. She talks of influential women—aunts and mothers like Aisan Daulat Begum, Khanzada Begum, Dildar Begum, Gulbadan Begum, Bega Begum, Maham Begum; foster mothers or milk mothers like Maham Anaga and Jiji Anaga; wives like Harkha Bai, Salima Sultan Begum, Nur Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal; daughters who patronized art and literature and were actively involved in politics like Jahanara Begum, Roshnara Begum, Zeb-un-Nisa Begum and Zeenat-un-Nisa Begum. They were erudite and educated, excelled in subjects like mathematics, history, physics, astronomy, calligraphy, literary prose and poetry, upheld Timurid-Chingizid ideals and were as committed to empire-building as the emperors. Mukhoty thus carries forward the argument of Ruby Lal that there was rarely a distinct demarcation between ‘public’ and ‘private’ space for Mughal women. Capturing the emotions and sentiments of Humayun when his six year old daughter Aqiqa died while accompanying him on the battlefield, Mukhoty demonstrates that there was no separation between the ‘public’ and ‘private’—the life of the emperor and his family. Humayun took his haraman with him wherever he went—whether it was a military expedition, battlefield or a pleasure trip.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.751922070980072}
+{"content": "Aqueous Phase Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Wastewater using Agricultural Wastes Abstract\nThis study determined the presence of heavy metals in contaminated wastewater and examined their removal using agricultural wastes as bio-sorbent. Heavy metals contamination in wastewater causes severe adverse effects on human health. Huge amounts of corn cob and wheat bran are produced from maize and wheat plantations every year. The efficacy of raw corn cob (CC) and raw wheat bran (WB) were also tested for the removal of cobalt(II) and nickel(II) from metal solution and contaminated wastewater. The agricultural wastes (bio-sorbent) were characterised with Fourier transform infrared and X-ray florescence spectroscopic techniques. The FTIR result confirmed the interaction of (O-H, C-O and C-H) in (CC and WB) with heavy metals while the XRF result revealed that, both (CC and WB) contain high percent of K2O.The batch sorption technique was conducted at room temperature. The method was applied for the removal of cobalt and nickel using Katsina youth craft village (KYCV) and Gambarawa paint cottage (GPC) contaminated wastewaters. The Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (MP-AES) result revealed that corn cob is more effective removing Co(II) with (97%) removal efficiency and (77.6 mg/g) bio-sorption capacity in metal solution, (92% and 29.4 mg/g) and (80% and 3.2 mg/g) removal efficiency and bio-sorption capacity using (KYCV and GPC) contaminated wastewater while wheat bran is more effective in removing Ni(II) with (95% and 76 mg/g) removal efficiency and bio-sorption capacity from metal solution. This can serve as a cost effective and greener approach to utilize the agricultural wastes without any chemical treatment, making it user friendly bio-sorbent. From the findings of this study, concluded that corn cob and wheat bran can be used as cheap and safe bio-sorbents for uptake of cobalt and nickel from contaminated wastewater.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7780966758728027}
+{"content": "If we take the stakeholders of a project, expert consultants with expertise in their domains are significant contributor’s to project’s success. They can come from various domains like;\nTechnical Electrical Mechanical Piping Mining Structural engineering Architecture Programming Operating systems Hardware design Networking Interior Fire & Safety etc Building Information Modeling Others Costing Project Financing Procurement Contracts Legal Resourcing\nThis is a sample list of experts. During almost all stages of the projects, these experts opinions are solicited for decision making and collectively it is known as ‘Expert Judgment’.\nInterestingly, this throws light into the question ‘How technical a project manager should be?’. Project managers should have sufficient knowledge to interact effectively with the experts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7087006568908691}
+{"content": "The Evidence Base for Afterschool and Summer\nThis updated research brief provides a summary of key evaluations on the impact of afterschool programs during the pandemic. This summary can be a helpful resource for programs building the case for accessing stimulus funding as it refers to impact of afterschool on academic growth and engagement in learning; benefits of summer learning, fostering key foundational skills and boosting students’ well-being; and setting youth up to thrive post high school. See also: https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/ncase-resource-library/evaluations-backg... This resource supports the COVID-19 response.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9414626359939575}
+{"content": "A\nKansas sublease agreement is a contract used to establish the terms and conditions of a rental arrangement in which a sublessor (original tenant) leases all or part of their residential dwelling to a sublessee (new tenant). When a tenant is renting a residence from a landlord for a term of two (2) years or less (or under a tenancy at will or at sufferance), they are allowed to sublease that space with the landlord’s written permission unless the lease agreement forbids it. However, subleasing can occur without the landlord’s approval if the tenant has a lease exceeding a two-year term.\nBoth the sublessor and sublessee must comply with the articles contained in the original residential lease agreement. The sublessor will always be liable to the landlord for rent payments and damage to the property if anything should happen during the lease term.\nLaws – § 58-2511", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9821022152900696}
+{"content": "Opportunities for Growth: Capitalization of Current Trends Relating to the Commercial Construction Industry\nExecutive Casework, Inc. is a custom commercial mill working company based in San<br/>Jose, CA. Although the company originally only focused on cabinets, it has expanded to include custom reception desks and solid surface countertops to meet demand. The company founded by David and Mark Brown has humble beginnings, originally located in Mark's garage. Over the last two decades, the company has seen astronomical growth buoyed up by the fast increase in commercial real estate in Silicon Valley.<br/>However, the company is currently facing considerable uncertainty like many others in the industry. These resulting overhead costs, when paired with future uncertainty of demand created by geopolitical trends, work from home, and Covid-19, create a notable problem for Executive Casework, Inc. As such, this thesis will focus on strategic steps Executive Casework, Inc. can make to capitalize on current macrocosmic trends, as well as trends within their own industry. More specifically, it will be a strategic analysis identifying the key external forces driving the fluctuating revenues in the commercial custom mill working industry, followed by an analysis of these external forces (magnitude and longevity). We will end with a framework for capitalizing on these trends by organizationally and physically placing a company like our exemplar company, Executive Casework, in the best position to realize maximum profitability.\nContributors\nCreated\n2021-05", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5084987878799438}
+{"content": "Asian ScienceCitation Index is committed to provide an authoritative, trustedand significant information by the coverage of the most importantand influential journals to meet the needs of the global scientificcommunity.\nAbstract: Baking tests were conducted with sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) composite paste at 20% level of substitution with wheat flour to determine their potentials in producing acceptable snack products. Studies conducted shows there was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the specific volume of the baked bread samples but there was significant difference (p<0.05) in the loaf volume and loaf weight of the sweet potato bread samples. Bread samples from cultivars TIS 87/0087 and TIS 8441 were found to be significantly different (p<0.05) from the others in terms of their loaf weight with 357.98 g and 357.03 g respectively. Sensory analysis conducted showed there were significant differences (p<0.05) in the sweet potato chips produced in terms of texture. Cultivar Ex-Igbariam was the least preferred in terms of texture compared with the other cultivars with 3.95. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the taste of the sweet potato cake samples. In terms of texture, cake sample from cultivar TIS 25320P0P - 13 was the least preferred but all the cake samples were generally accepted by the panelist. Most of the cultivars performed well in the food product assessment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.621113121509552}
+{"content": "Retrofit of homes with renewables and energy efficiency measures is a crucial component in the UK achieving its Net Zero targets. And crucial steps to achieving that retrofit are building both householder enthusiasm for it, and a supply chain that can deliver it at scale.\nIn the Local Supply Chain Demonstrators scheme, the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) commissioned six geographically distinct demonstration projects to test different approaches to increasing the uptake of retrofit work in target areas through: (a) providing funded support for local supply chain integration and project coordination; (b) targeting ‘able-to-pay’ owner occupiers and the private rented sector with attractive and more affordable opportunities for retrofit work.\nWe led a two-year, multi-phase evaluation of the programme, generating valuable learnings for BEIS on effective methods for increasing retrofit activity, outstanding barriers to overcome, and potential policy to further support and encourage domestic retrofit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supply-chain-demonstrator-project-final-evaluation-report", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9206794500350952}
+{"content": "PFAS in Biosolids Under a Land Application Scenario: Biotic Weather, Leaching, and Transport Associated Project\nThere are many sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to water resource recovery facilities. Wastewater treatment and biosolids stabilization processes do not effectively degrade PFAS, and notable concentrations can be found in biosolids. Therefore, there are questions regarding the fate and transport of PFAS that originate in land-applied biosolids. This webcast focused on Assessing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Release from Finished Biosolids (project 5042). Dr. Erica McKenzie described the ongoing efforts to understand what factors influence PFAS partitioning between biosolids and surrounding water. Specifically, how the research team has been conducting laboratory experiments to understand how PFAS partitioning changes as the biosolids are biologically weathered; additionally, transformation of precursor PFAS are observed during this process. In the second part of the presentation, Dr. Charles Schaefer presented findings from the completed microcosm study that assessed vertical transport of PFAS through a soil column, simulating land application of biosolids.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992407560348511}
+{"content": "Delivering the final Council report for his term of office ahead of the local government elections, eThekwini Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda applauded the inroads made and the positive strides achieved over the past five years in the City.\nMayor Kaunda unpacked the contributions made towards ensuring service delivery is accelerated to improve eThekwini residents lives during a virtual Council meeting on 30 September. Among the successes is the assessment conducted by National Treasury through its Financial Management Capability and Maturity Model for 2021/22. The results confirmed that the City has improved in maintaining and implementing sound and effective financial management practices for the long-term sustainability and improvement of service delivery. Over the past five years, the Municipality has constantly received an unqualified audit opinion and managed to significantly reduce irregular expenditure by 54 percent. This reflects that eThekwini Municipality is counted among the best metros in the country when it comes to governance and financial management. This has been affirmed by rating agencies who have commended the City for its ability to collect revenue and servicing of its debts. The current leadership stabilised the City politically and administratively, including ensuring all vacancies at top management level have been filled as required by legislation. Mayor Kaunda also dealt decisively with corruption and maladministration reducing the backlog of disciplinary cases from 333 to 84. This resulted in some employees being suspended and others resigning even before the conclusion of their cases. One of the notable achievements during Mayor Kaunda’s leadership, as per a report by the Municipality’s Public Accounts Committee that was also tabled during the meeting, was the strengthening of consequence management within the Municipality. The service delivery record, as per the report, highlighted that since 2016, of the 1 159 272 households in eThekwini, 960 504 have clean drinking water, 853 239 residents have access to sanitation services and the City continues to provide 585 191 indigent households with free water services. The City has also provided over 21 000 housing opportunities in the past five years to residents with about 1 237km of access roads being rehabilitated since 2016 and 94km of access roads in rural and township areas being upgraded from gravel to surface road. In the past five years, the City was able to attract R14 billion in investment through catalytic projects. In the same period, large scale private sector investment to the value of R217 billion, which will create 200 000 jobs in the next five years, was unlocked. Mayor Kaunda concluded his report by calling on eThekwini residents to continue to work with the City. “We commit to do even better in the next administration by putting people first,” he said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7246392965316772}
+{"content": "Biliopancreatic Diversion in Lagos\nBiliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) reduces the size of the stomach (similar to gastric bypass surgery), but it also reduces the amount of food that is absorbed within the intestine (malabsorption).\nParts of the stomach are removed during a BPD operation. The thin pouch that remains is attached directly to the small intestine’s final portion, entirely bypassing the upper intestines. Prior to entering the colon, bile and pancreatic digestive juices combine in a typical tube. The majority of calories and nutrients are routed into the intestine, where they are not consumed, resulting in weight loss.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9480114579200745}
+{"content": "Adjusted prevalence (adjustment for survey features only) shown as point estimate; error bars indicate 95% CI. Linear movement shown as dotted line.\nCustomize your JAMA Network experience by selecting one or more topics from the list below.\nAgrawal A, Rogers CE, Lessov-Schlaggar CN, Carter EB, Lenze SN, Grucza RA. Alcohol, Cigarette, and Cannabis Use Between 2002 and 2016 in Pregnant Women From a Nationally Representative Sample. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(1):95–96. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.3096\n© 2021\nIn the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, the adjusted prevalence of past 30-day cannabis use in pregnant women aged 18 to 44 years rose from 2.37% in 2002 to 3.85% in 2014.1 Another study found a relatively similar increase from 4.2% in 2009 to 7.1% in 2014.2 Corresponding rates of alcohol use (eg, 11.2% from 2001-2005 vs 10.2% from 2011-2013) and cigarette smoking (eg, 13.3% in 2002 vs 12.3% in 2010) during pregnancy have generally decreased.3-5 These reports encourage more detailed characterization of patterns of substance use during the course of pregnancy.\nWe used National Survey of Drug Use and Health data from 2002 to 2016 to identify changes in alcohol, cigarette, and cannabis use during pregnancy in women aged 18 to 44 years and identify demographic groups (ie, age, race, educational level) and trimesters of pregnancy where changes might be more apparent. Analyses were conducted using generalized linear models with adjustments for survey features in Stata, version 15 (StataCorp). Bonferroni correction for 27 tests was applied, with significance established at P = .002, using 2-tailed, unpaired testing. The Washington University School of Medicine approved the study with waiver of informed consent.\nOf 12 988 pregnant women (n = 436 056 women), only those aged 18 to 25 years (n = 8170) or 26 to 44 years (n = 3888) were retained in analyses. Of these 12 058 women, 3554 women reported being in their first trimester of pregnancy. The 2002 survey-adjusted prevalence of alcohol, cigarette, and cannabis use during pregnancy was 9.59%, 17.5%, and 2.85%, respectively. By 2016, these adjusted prevalence estimates were 8.43%, 10.34%, and 4.98%, respectively. A decline in cigarette smoking during pregnancy was noted (Figure) (odds ratio [OR] per year, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.96-0.98; P < .001). Although not statistically significant, similar decreases in any alcohol use during pregnancy were also noted (OR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.96-1.00; P = .06). In contrast and consistent with a prior National Survey of Drug Use and Health report that used data from 2002 to 2014, a slight increase was noted for cannabis use during the past 30 days in pregnant women (OR, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.00-1.05; P = .048). The prevalences for cannabis use during pregnancy reported here differ slightly from those reported by Brown et al.1 We adjusted our estimates for complex survey features, while Brown and colleagues1 adjusted for a variety of sociodemographic characteristics in a log Poisson setting. There was also a significant decline in co-use of alcohol and cigarettes (OR, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.91-0.97; P = .001).\nResults in key demographic groups are reported in the Table. For alcohol use during pregnancy, the decrease was most evident in women aged 18 to 25 years (OR, 0.98 [95% CI, 0.95-1.00]; P = .02). For cigarette smoking during pregnancy, decreases were significant in white women (OR, 0.97 [95% CI, 0.95-0.98]; P < .001), those aged 18 to 25 years (OR, 0.97 [95% CI, 0.95-0.98]; P < .001), and in those reporting high school completion or higher educational levels (OR, 0.97 [95% CI, 0.96-0.99]; P < .001). In contrast, cannabis use showed nominal increases in pregnant women who had completed high school (OR, 1.04 [95% CI, 1.01-1.08]; P = .02). While sample sizes when stratified by trimester were modest, reductions in cigarette smoking were evident in both the first trimester (OR, 0.98 [95% CI, 0.96-0.99]; P = .009) and, significantly, later into pregnancy (OR, 0.97 [95% CI, 0.95-0.99]; P < .001). For alcohol use, reductions were nominally evident in women in their second or third trimester of pregnancy alone (OR, 0.96 [95% CI, 0.93-0.99]; P = .02). For cannabis use, the prevalence showed an increase in the first trimester (OR, 1.04 [95% CI, 1.01-1.08]; P = .02) and was not significant in the second and third trimesters (OR, 1.00 [95% CI, 0.97-1.04]).\nUnlike alcohol and cigarette use, prenatal cannabis use has not decreased, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy, which is a key phase of neural development for the fetus.6 Study limitations include underreporting associated with self-report, although some concerns are mitigated by prenatal use being extrapolated from independent items assessing pregnancy status and substance use. Also, some subgroup analyses relied on small sample sizes, although they provided some insights. For instance, black women, those aged 26 to 44 years, and those with less than a high school education did not show a significant decrease in prenatal cigarette smoking. Furthermore, and despite the reduced sample size, the significant decrease in prenatal cigarette smoking past the first trimester was encouraging, as is the general decline in cigarette smoking in nonpregnant women. Few subgroup differences were apparent for cannabis use. Greater public awareness regarding the consequences of prenatal cannabis exposure in offspring health is necessary.\nAccepted for Publication: July 16, 2018.\nCorresponding Author: Arpana Agrawal, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, 660 S Euclid, CB 8134, St Louis, MO 63110 (arpana@wustl.edu).\nPublished Online: November 5, 2018. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.3096\nAuthor Contributions: Dr Agrawal had full access to all of the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.\nConcept and design: Agrawal, Rogers, Lessov-Schlaggar, Carter, Lenze.\nAcquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data: Agrawal, Rogers, Grucza.\nDrafting of the manuscript: Agrawal, Rogers.\nCritical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: All authors.\nStatistical analysis: Agrawal, Grucza.\nObtained funding: Grucza.\nAdministrative, technical, or material support: Agrawal, Rogers, Carter.\nConflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.\nFunding/Support: Funding was provided by grants K02DA032573 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (Dr Agrawal), U54HD087011 from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (Dr Lessov-Schlaggar), R01DA040411 from the NIDA (Dr Agrawal/Dr Grucza), R01DA042195 from the NIDA (Dr Grucza), and R21AA025689 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Dr Grucza).\nRole of the Funder/Sponsor: The funding organizations had no role in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript; and decision to submit the manuscript for publication.\nCreate a personal account or sign in to:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7386122345924377}
+{"content": "In this first segment, Joanna Angle discusses the early history of Lower Richland, South Carolina.\nThe vast swampland, which originally stretched across much of the Southeastern United States, was slashed and burned beyond recognition, due to development. A piece of this swampland, known as the Congaree Swamp, still exists today, and is protected by the National Park System. Martha Bogle, the superintendent of the Congaree Swamp National Monument, joins to discuss the preservation of this historic “old growth” area. This park features a diverse array of plant and animal life, along with walking trails, canoeing, and fishing.\nStandards This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban areas within South Carolina. Global citizenship begins with the initial understanding of Earth’s major features and how geographic information is used to learn about those features. This indicator prompts students to inquire about the distribution of landforms, climates, and biomes around the world.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9891512989997864}
+{"content": "Example: the student with all the master`s degrees is highly motivated. If the two names are bound and represent by a singular idea, then the verb is singular. 3. How the verb corresponds to the name depends on the regular or irregularness of the verb. Conventions for regular verbs and agreements for irregular verbs are different. For example, no one was available to meet me at my favorite times. In the following example, the criteria are plural. Use the plural form of the verb (are). They do NOT apply to other helping verbs, as they can, must, must, can, want, must.\nHowever, there are some guidelines for deciding which form of verb (singular or plural) should be used with one of these names as a subject in a sentence. Of course, group nouns, like other nouns, can also appear in plural forms (with a s). 10. Collective names are words that involve more than one person, but are considered singular and adopt a singular verb, such as group, team, committee, class and family. Well, it all depends on whether we think of the team as a single collective entity or as an individual. If it is the first, then the verb should be singular. However, if we consider the team as a member who does not act as a single entity, we use the plural verb. However, the plural verb is used when the focus is on the individuals in the group. It`s much rarer. Nouns that have two parts, such as glasses, scissors or pants, need plural verbs. In these sentences, break and enter and bed and breakfast are composed of names. We (plurielpronoun) think she is innocent (the singular pronoun).\nThe first example expresses a wish, not a fact; Therefore, what we usually consider plural is used with the singular. (Technically, this is the singular theme of the object clause in the subjunctive mind: it was Friday.) Usually, it would look awful. However, in the second example, where a question is formulated, the spirit of subjunctive is true. Note: the subjunctive mind is losing ground in spoken English, but should nevertheless be used in speeches and formal writings. Joe should not follow, was not, since Joe is unique? But Joe isn`t really there, so let`s say that wasn`t the case. The sentence shows the subjunctive mind used to express things that are hypothetical, desirable, imaginary or objectively contradictory. The connective subjunctive mind pairs individual subjects with what we usually consider plural verbs. 5. Don`t be misled by a sentence that comes between the subject and the verb. The verb is in agreement with the subject, not with a name or pronoun in the expression. 10-A.\nUsing one of these is a pluralistic verb. However, the rules of agreement apply to the following helping verbs when used with a main protocol: is-are, were-were, has-have, do-do-do. 3. Group substitutions can be administered to plural forms to mean two or more units and thus take a plural verb. Some names whose groups of names may be singular or plural, depending on their meaning in individual sentences. 4. Remember the indeterminate Pronoun EXCEPTIONS, which is dealt with in section 3.5, p.18: Some, Any, None, All and Most. The number of these subjects is influenced by a prepositionphrase between the subject and the verb. Article 1.\nA theme will be in front of a sentence that will begin. It is a key rule for understanding the subjects. The word is the culprit in many, perhaps most, subject-word errors. Writers, lecturers, readers and listeners may regret the all-too-frequent error in the following sentence: Rule 6. In sentences that begin here or there, the real subject follows the verb. For example, the percentage of workers who reported illness and the number of workers who left their jobs within two years reflected the level of job satisfaction. Since they can describe either the individuals in the group (more than one plural) or the group as a single entity (one singular person), these nouns pose particular problems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8229408264160156}
+{"content": "The Asian giant China has been on the tail of cryptocurrency miners as it seeks to enforce its ban on all digital currency-related activities.\nMichael Saylor, the Chief Executive Officer of MicroStrategy Incorporated tagged the Chinese government recent move as a trillion-dollar mistake by targeting domestic crackdown against Bitcoin mining and other crypto-related activities.\nRevealing this in an interview with Bloomberg last Friday, Saylor noted that Bitcoin generates as much as $10 billion for the Chinese market annually, with a general market growth rate of 100%. Through his words and actions, Saylor has shown himself as an established Bitcoin evangelist, noted that China would miss out a lot from the ban on Bitcoin.\nThe Chinese crackdown on Bitcoin and other crypto-related virtual currencies was partly due to its energy consumption requirement of cryptocurrencies based on a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus model. The clampdown has sparked a great offset in the Bitcoin network, proofed by a declining mining hashrate. The ban, in general, has forced the migration of miners out of China, moving out to Kazakhstan and the United States, where some of the new locations are explored.\nThe firm has recently surpassed the 100,000 BTC unit accumulation threshold. Saylor stated that Chinese miners and digital currency investors are losing out. However, this situation opens a new opportunity for others like his company, who purchased the cryptocurrency again at a discounted price. In addition, Saylor believes the clampdown on Chinese miners will create a good opportunity for North American miners who are now likely to see up to a 75% increase in revenue.\nMany Bitcoin proponents have seen the Chinese clampdown on miners as a temporarily harsh measure due to its impact on the hashrate and price. However, it is believed that the clampdown will usher in a long-desired decentralization in mining processes and stir a switch to the embrace of green mining.\nImage source: Shutterstock", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9873318076133728}
+{"content": "How do we make sense of royal imagery in Scripture?\nPsalm 93 is today’s responsorial psalm, and it offers a clear image of divine kingship: “The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.” The references to a throne, decree and kingdom help to envision a royal God who reigns over creation. Based on this content, Psalm 93 is often analyzed as a royal or enthronement psalm.\n‘My kingdom does not belong to this world.’ (Jn 18:36)\nWhat are benefits and pitfalls for comparing God to a king?\nWhat can you do to promote the kingdom of heaven on earth?\nWhat would you like to change or improve during the next liturgical year?\nThe first reading from Daniel depicts the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven. This image was alluded to in the Gospel of Mark proclaimed last Sunday. Today’s second reading from Revelation also includes a divine figure who rides on the clouds. Daniel emphasizes the everlasting dominion of the Son of Man, and Revelation highlights everlasting divine power. These texts show ways that people tried to comprehend and express God’s immense strength and authority. The kingship model was understandable and relatable to ancient communities. By emphasizing God’s everlasting kingdom, these texts position people as part of the kingdom, working to follow God’s laws and promote the kingdom to others.\nWhile royal imagery is prominent in Scripture, it is not without problems. The Gospel from John reveals the opportunity for the kingship language to be misunderstood and mocked. When Pilate questions Jesus before his crucifixion, he asks if Jesus is king of the Jews, and when he is not satisfied with Jesus’ responses, he asks again, “Then you are a king?” Jesus reiterates that the kingdom that he proclaims is of heaven, but Pilate, intentionally or unintentionally, fails to understand Jesus’ message. Moreover, the potential threat of another king or kingdom likely contributed to Jesus’ persecution and crucifixion.\nComparing the relationship of humans to God to that of subjects to a ruler can be problematic. While kingship can evoke strength, longevity and authority, it can also evoke abuses of power, servitude or slavery. Obviously, this feast is a reminder of God’s glory and God’s relationship with all of creation, but we should recognize that certain images have the ability to be misused and might not be the best representation of God. They reflect the imagination of ancient communities, and we inherit them today. Nonetheless, we can still use them with caution while recognizing their potential pitfalls, engaging with them as part of the richness of the variety of overlapping images for God in Scripture.\nAs we end the liturgical year, the feast of Christ the King is an opportunity to think about ways that we promote God’s kingdom in the world. As we prepare to begin Advent and celebrate Christ’s birth, we should reflect on what we have been doing to live out Christ’s command to love God and one another.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7325282096862793}
+{"content": "Hemp-infused products have become a hit with people from all walks of life. Fans of these items span the globe, and they have a vast selection to choose from. Included in this line-up are a variety of skin-enhancing hemp topicals.\nWith hemp topicals, people can enjoy the best of both worlds–a great cream along with a boost of hemp. Hemp topical fans tout many of its potential benefits, including dulling minor aches and pain, along with easing chronic skin disorder symptoms. However, it can be frustrating to find the right fit with such a wide array of product choices.\nConsumers don’t have to be hemp experts to find what they need. With just a few simple tips, lovers of hemp can find what works for them.\nWhat Is Hemp?\nFinding a worthwhile topical hemp cream begins with understanding what hemp is. First, consumers should not confuse hemp with cannabis. While hemp and cannabis may share a familial tie, they have some differing properties.\nFor example, cannabis contains a large amount of THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. Hemp, on the other hand, has a negligible quantity of this substance. This is a significant factor as THC often causes intoxicating effects, including paranoia, dizziness, headaches, and drowsiness.\nHemp comes from a family of plants that also boast a wide range of potentially beneficial chemicals. Most users report minimal reactions to hemp, along with an increase in relaxation and stress release.\nFinding a Solid Manufacturer\nThe vital part of any topical hemp search includes a reputable company. While hemp companies abound, there is a select group that sells premium, top-shelf infused products. These companies engage in processes that ensure their consumers are getting the most for their money.\nThere are a few things to look for when seeking these companies. First, find a manufacturer that crafts products from sources that only grow and maintain high-grade hemp. Top-notch hemp often has beneficial components and phytocannabinoids. Consumers should also seek companies with a track record of transparency. This includes reliable, third-party lab tests and a listing of all ingredients. Premium Jane, for example, sources from trustworthy and highly specialized farms, utilizes unbiased third-party lab testing, and finally, they list the components of their products on each label. The Premium Jane methodology ensures that consumers get what they are searching for and aren’t purchasing anything with undesirable byproducts.\nHow Much Hemp Should I Buy?\nTopical hemp creams aren’t one size fits all. How much hemp a consumer should purchase depends mainly on a few factors. These include how often a product will be utilized and for what purpose. For instance, an occasional user may need a different quantity than someone that employs a hemp cream daily.\nAlso, one user may employ a topical cream for deep moisturization while another may go for a product that may soothe or relax any minor symptoms. In each instance, a differing variety may work well. Premium Jane offers topicals in bottles ranging from 200mg to 1500mg. This range increases the chances that a consumer will find what works for them and their lifestyle.\nWhere Can I Purchase These Products?\nThose looking to buy any Premium Jane item can order online. Their store has a diverse array of hemp topicals and includes a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Premium Jane also has many shipping options, making online purchasing convenient and straightforward. They also have several other advantages, including:\nWholesale registration Military discounts Other great discounts and promotions Affiliate programs Products manufactured using CO2 and American hemp\nIn all, shopping for topical hemp cream shouldn’t be a hassle. Consumers can find what they need using just a few critical tips and purchasing from companies like Premium Jane.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8960403203964233}
+{"content": "Does a potato lose its nutritional value or fiber content when baked, fried or microwaved?\nA:\nAccording to USDA data, microwaving potatoes is the best way to retain its nutritional value, boiling potatoes causes the most nutrient loss, and frying adds fat and extra calories. None of the cooking methods destroy fiber. Still, potatoes are rich in key nutrients regardless of how they are cooked.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9838230609893799}
+{"content": "This year’s blockchain poll carried out by major management consulting company Deloitte shows that 76% of the participants believe that digital assets will become a more common choice or replace fiat in the coming 5-10 years.\nAs mentioned in the publication, the survey was processed from March 24 to April 10. The aim was to research and discover general approaches towards blockchain, crypto, and digital assets. Participants expressed their opinions about the industry and what impacts it may have.\nDeloitte surveyed 1.280 financial experts from ten European, Asian and American countries. Respondents had at least general knowledge of the industry.\nThe results show that 81% of repliers find that blockchain is highly scalable and it’s been adopted widely. In the opinion of 73%, their undertakings must integrate blockchain and digital assets. Otherwise, they will fall behind competitors.\nHowever, they mentioned several challenges that must be overcome. Among them are security, regulatory barriers and the current finance framework.\nTo the point referring to crypto, 43% answered their enterprises may enable payments in crypto. 45% noted they would issue tokenized versions of their assets.\n44% find crypto would make DeFi operations available for them. In the conclusion, Deloitte mentioned that digital currencies are fundamentally changing the banking system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6133313179016113}
+{"content": "Ergogenic aids are substances used by athletes to enhance athletic performance. So, no surprise these aids are more popular in athletes and bodybuilders.\nThese are mechanical, nutritional, pharmacological, physiological and psychological tools that athletes use to increase energy, performance and recovery. Commonly used ergogenic aids include dried adrenal glands, amino acids, bee pollen, caffeine, carnitine, chromium, creatine, ginseng, glucosamine and protein powders.\nSide effects from high doses may include allergic reactions, affect the central nervous system and gastrointestinal disorders, and kidney damage. This can range from caffeine and sports drinks to illegal substances. There are a variety of both safe and harmful ergogenic aids.\nUseful Ergogenic Aids Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB)\nResearch hasn’t proven that HMB will enhance athletic performance but it is an amino acid found naturally in the body, enhancing the strength of the muscle as well as help slow the breakdown of muscle during exercise. However, in large doses, it can be harmful to the kidneys.\nCarnitine\nIt allows them to be burned for energy, which can help boost exercise performance. The body’s liver and kidneys naturally produce lysine and methionine, amino acids that break down into carnitine. But it also hasn’t yet been scientifically proven to enhance athletic performance.\nConjugated linoleic acid (CLA)\nIt is a type of fat that athletes take to help reduce muscle damage and increase lean body mass after exercise. It is also used to enhance recovery during exercise and very popular among bodybuilders.\nHowever, it can cause side effects, including upset stomach, nausea, and fatigue.\nChromium\nChromium is a trace mineral in the body, but it’s essential to daily body functioning. Taking too much chromium can be harmful because it can damage the DNA and healthy fats.The mineral is said to increase lean muscle mass, burn fat, and enhance energy levels. However, chromium hasn’t been proven to enhance athletic performance.\nMisuse of certain aids, supplements, drugs and practices can give athletes an unfair advantage. Training, dedication, hydrating drinks, and proper diet are safer options and better than any ergogenic aids for boosting performance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7108099460601807}
+{"content": "Export citation\nInternational Experience in Developing the Financial Resources of Universities Contributor(s)\nAI-Youbi, Abdulrahman Obaid (editor)\nZahed, Adnan Hamza Mohammad (editor)\nAtalar, Abdullah (editor)\nLanguageEnglish Abstract\nThis open access book aims to present the experiences and visions of several world university leaders, providing strategies and methods used to find various income sources for their institutions. The expansion of a university system requires a corresponding increase in funding. Consequently, university administrators all over the world are in a constant search for additional funds. If higher-level institutions are expected to deliver high-quality education and research, their sustainable funding is crucial to the development of the countries they serve. While governmental sources are a major part of the funding of most universities, economic downturns as in the case of the COVID-19 crisis may reduce governmental contributions in this and cause administrators to look for various alternative sources to help them compete in a global setting. This book offers valuable information and guidance to university leaders and administrators worldwide especially at a time when university budgets are under stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic with its dire financial and economic consequences.\nKeywordsHigher Education Funding; University Endownment; University Budget; Financial Resources for Education and Research; COVID-19 Economic Impact on Education; Open Access ISBN9783030788933 PublisherSpringer Nature Publisher websitehttp://www.springernature.com/oabooks Publication date and place2021 ImprintSpringer Classification\nEconomics\nCorporate finance", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7622607350349426}
+{"content": "Use data effectively. Every student is supported in staying on track to a postsecondary credential through the institution’s effective use of early momentum metrics and mechanisms to generate, share and act on finely disaggregated student progression data.\nEffective institutions use disaggregated data effectively to monitor student progress, assess the impact of interventions, and determine the professional development needs of faculty and staff. Early momentum metrics include credit momentum (number of credits completed in the first semester and year), gateway course momentum (completion of college-level math and English in the first year), and persistent momentum (fall to spring persistence in the first year). When institutions focus exclusively on data associated with course success as a short-term progress indicator, rather than on broader momentum data, they may be incentivized to restrict rather than expand equitable access to gateway courses.\nThe use of early momentum metrics requires institutions to situate developmental education reform efforts in the context of a more comprehensive student success strategy. For effective use in equity-minded decision-making, early momentum data should be disaggregated by race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, high school GPA bands, age, disability status and/or other populations related to institutional context and mission. In their strategic plans, institutions and systems should set goals for closing the gaps in early momentum metrics as determined by a broader student success strategy. These metrics must be widely communicated and regularly examined.\nProviding the proper infrastructure for data collection and use is a necessary foundation for employing data to improve student support, but it is just the beginning. Institutional researchers must also effectively translate the data for faculty, staff and administrators, and leaders at multiple levels must create the conditions for widespread engagement with the data in the context of collaborative sense-making and action-planning.\nBeyond using data to monitor student progress and gauge the effectiveness of interventions, institutions must also regularly deploy resources to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement anchored in the recognition that student needs will shift over time as student demographics change and the world of work continues to evolve. Institutions must commit themselves to becoming learning organizations capable of refining their strategies and approaches in order to achieve significant, equitable and lasting improvements over time. Particularly effective institutions are using student progression data in real time to identify and provide academic and non-academic supports to students as they are needed. This requires robust cross-functional relationships between institutional research, instructional leadership and student services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8832257390022278}
+{"content": "Global Perspectives on Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer - Episode 5\nStudies have evaluated whether the use of daily aspirin can reduce the risk of developing cancer or dying from cancer, states Dick Arnold, MD, PhD. Recent findings have shown that individuals with stage III colorectal cancer (CRC) who took aspirin had lower rates of cancer-related death. The conclusion from these various investigations is that patients with CRC should take aspirin, suggests John L. Marshall, MD.\nIn a study conducted in Northern Denmark, the impact of low-dose aspirin use between 1994 and 2011 was explored among 10,280 individuals, with a control arm of 102,800 participants. This study found that continuous long-term use of low-dose aspirin for ≥5 years was associated with a 27% reduction in the risk of CRC. However, those who met these criteria comprised only a small proportion of the study population.\nA US-based study is examining the use of 3 months or 6 months of FOLFOX (oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and fluorouracil) with or without 3 years of maintenance therapy with celecoxib, a cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, notes Marshall. This phase III study will assess disease-free survival rates in patients with stage III CRC following surgery.\nOverall, there are many factors than can influence CRC risk, including exercise, vitamin D, and diet. The risk/benefit profile for adding aspirin therapy may be altered in individuals with a good diet who at low risk for developing cancer, states Fortunato Ciardiello, MD, PhD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9543919563293457}
+{"content": "Find AA meetings in Beaver, Oklahoma to help you on your road to recovery. Our comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Oklahoma includes open, closed, speaker, and other specialized meetings, all of which are designed to help you get sober and remain sober.\nPlease note that AA meeting locations and times tend to change often and quickly, so always check before assuming these times are accurate. Do you have new information about an AA meeting? Please let us know! Find AA meetings in Beaver, Oklahoma\nNumerous peer support groups have been established in Beaver- a town within and the county seat of Beaver County, Oklahoma- by AA Oklahoma. These support groups aim to help locals diagnosed with alcohol use disorder and other alcohol-induced illnesses achieve long-term sobriety. This is achieved using a 12-step program. AA’s 12-step program is a framework of beneficial techniques that help members manage the ailment, encouraging them to admit they need help and take responsibility for their past offenses as they strive to achieve sobriety together. AA meetings in Beaver provide a perfect atmosphere for affected individuals to freely voice their experiences, concerns, and challenges as far as the ailment is concerned. They come in various formats and are tailored to ensure that every member’s progress is appropriately accounted for. Open meetings allow family and loved ones of members to attend as a demonstration of support and encouragement. Closed meetings are also available to only members seeking to quit drinking. Other variants include big book meetings, beginner meetings, candlelight meetings, and gender-specific meetings. The meetings you attend and how often you attend them are entirely up to you. You can begin your recovery process today by walking into any of the meetings listed in the directory published on this website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5886895656585693}
+{"content": "World Health Organisation (WHO) says caesarean section use continues to rise globally, now accounting for more than one in five (21 per cent ) of all childbirths.\nWHO, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that the rising rates suggested increasing numbers of medically unnecessary and potentially harmful procedures.\nThe UN health agency stated that worldwide caesarean section rates had risen from around seven per cent in 1990 to 21 per cent today, and are projected to continue increasing over this current decade.\nAccording to new research from WHO, this number is set to continue increasing over the coming decade, with nearly a third (29 per cent) of all births likely to take place by caesarean section by 2030.\nWhile a caesarean section can be an essential and lifesaving surgery, it can put women and babies at unnecessary risk of short- and long-term health problems if performed when there is not medical need, the research finds.\nThe statement quoted Dr Ian Askew, Director of WHO’s Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, as saying, “Caesarean sections are absolutely critical to save lives.\n“Caesarean sections are absolutely critical to save lives in situations where vaginal deliveries would pose risks, so all health systems must ensure timely access for all women when needed.\n“But not all the caesarean sections carried out at the moment are needed for medical reasons; unnecessary surgical procedures can be harmful, both for a woman and her baby.”\nThe report stated that caesarean sections could be essential in situations such as prolonged or obstructed labour, fetal distress, or because the baby is presenting in an abnormal position.\nHowever, it stated that as with all surgeries, they could have risks.\n“These include the potential for heavy bleeding or infection, slower recovery times after childbirth, delays in establishing breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact, and increased likelihood of complications in future pregnancies.\n“Caesarean section rates rising globally, though unequally, with increases projected to continue.\n“There are significant discrepancies in a woman’s access to caesarean section, depending on where in the world she lives.\n“In the least developed countries, about eight per cent of women gave birth by caesarean section with only five per cent in sub-Saharan Africa, indicating a concerning lack of access to this lifesaving surgery.’’\nIt stated that quality, women-centred were needed to address high use of caesarean section\n“Causes of high caesarean section usage vary widely between and within countries; drivers include health sector policies and financing, cultural norms, perceptions and practices, rates of preterm births, and quality of healthcare.\n“Rather than recommending specific target rates, WHO underscores the importance of focusing on each woman’s unique needs in pregnancy and childbirth.’’\nThe statement further quoted Dr Ana Betran, Medical Officer at WHO, as saying “it’s important for all women to be able to talk to healthcare providers.\n“It is important for all women to be able to talk to healthcare providers and be part of the decision making on their birth, receiving adequate information including the risks and benefits.\n“Emotional support is a critical aspect of quality care throughout pregnancy and childbirth.”\nWHO, therefore, recommended some non-clinical actions that can reduce medically unnecessary use of caesarean sections, within the overall context of high quality and respectful care:\nWHO recommends educational interventions that engage women actively in planning for their birth such as childbirth preparation workshops, relaxation programmes and psychosocial support where desired, for those with fear of pain or anxiety.\n“Implementation of such initiatives should include ongoing monitoring and evaluation.\n“Use of evidence-based clinical guidelines, performing regular audits of caesarean section practices in health facilities, and providing timely feedback to health professionals about the findings.’’\nIt further recommended that requirement for a second medical opinion for a caesarean section decision in settings where this is possible.\n“For the sole purpose of reducing caesarean sections, some interventions have been piloted by some countries but require more rigorous research.\n“A collaborative midwifery-obstetrician model of care, for which care is provided primarily by midwives, with 24-hour back-up from a dedicated obstetrician\n“Financial strategies that equalise the fees charged for vaginal births and caesarean sections.’", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7929269671440125}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a catalyst for the growing e-commerce sector (McKinsey).\nOver the past 18 months, e-commerce firms have seen revenues rise by 95%, representing $26.7 trillion in additional revenue (UN).\nAs consumers continue to rely more heavily on e-commerce, the demand for packaging has also increased.\nThis is particularly true for corrugated cardboard demand.\nTo meet demand, US manufacturers produced 407 billion square feet of corrugated cardboard, a 17 billion increase on the 390 billion square feet produced in 2018 and 2019 (Newmark).\nTo put this into perspective, corrugated cardboard production in 2020 was enough to cover a landmass equivalent to the size of New Jersey, Connecticut, and part of New York.\nAccording to Mark Russo, Associate Director at Newmark, industrial expansion from the packaging sector is set to continue in the post-COVID-19 economy.\nGrowing packaging demand has paved the way for a boom in factories and warehouses dedicated to the production and distribution of corrugated cardboard, plastic, and other packaging.\nOver the past five years alone, leasing volume driven by the packaging industry was 45% higher than the sector’s 20-year average (Newmark).\nPackaging firms have expanded their footprint through heightened M&A activity, which, according to Newmark, has increased over the same period with an average deal volume of 30% above the 20-year average.\nPackaging manufacturing companies are expanding their warehouse distribution footprints to locate closer to clients.\nAccording to Lisa DeNight, Director of National Industrial Research at Newmark, occupiers typically require heavy power for manufacturing processes and nearby freight rail access.\nThis has led to greater packaging industry expansion in locations with high land availability.\nFor example, in Dallas, strong rail access and vacant plots have led to a buoyant packaging manufacturing and warehouse market. In 2020, corrugated cardboard manufacturers Uline and Green Bay Packaging increased their square feet by 1.1-million and 600,000 respectively (Newmark).\nWith packaging manufacturers continuing to expand their footprint across the US, there is growing interest among stakeholders as to the ESG credentials of the packaging materials produced.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9626958966255188}
+{"content": "Covid-19 has already had a profound economic and health impact on the lives of millions of informal transport workers, and the crisis shows little sign of abating. As with all crises, it is the most vulnerable in the workforce who have been hit the hardest.\nThis guide aims to support unions in both responding to the immediate challenges posed by the pandemic and embarking on new campaigns to positively shape urban transport in the interests of workers, passengers and communities beyond the crisis.\nThis project is the second BRT Labour Impact Assessment undertaken on behalf of the ITF. The first, completed in January 2019, was carried out in Nairobi by GLI in partnership with the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nairobi. This report is available here.\nThis report assesses the potential impact of the introduction of Bus Rapid Transit on the workforce of Nairobi’s informal transport (‘matatu’) industry, and seeks to encourage the active engagement of matatu workers’ representatives in shaping a modern, accessible, efficient and environmentally sustainable transport system for the city.\nThe film highlights how women workers, who generally occupy the most precarious and poorly paid jobs in the sector, are joining unions to fight back against societal discrimination, sexual harassment and abuse at work.\nAccording to Jodi Evans, ITF Women’s Officer, the pioneering work of unions involved in the ITF Informal Transport Workers Project has “exploded the myth” that informal workers are unorganisable.\nThe film ends with a powerful call to action by union organiser John Mark Mwanika from ATGWU Uganda who calls on trade unions to embrace mass membership of informal transport workers and to “globally mobilise” around the Informal Transport Workers’ Charter, which demands decent work and union recognition for all transport workers.\nWorking in partnership with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), the Global Labour Institute is very pleased to announce the launch of the “Informal Workers Blog“.\nThe Informal Workers Blog is intended to form a central online space for the sharing of news, updates, resources, links and other information associated with the ITF Informal Transport Workers’ Project.\nThe ITF Informal Transport Workers’ Project is being coordinated by GLI on behalf of the ITF and is running from 2013-16.\nThe Global Labour Institute is very pleased to announce the launch of a new ITF guide – “Organising Precarious Transport Workers” – which is aimed at helping unions reach out to informal transport workers. The guide was written by GLI Manchester as part of our ongoing work with the ITF in support of precarious and informal transport workers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5053912401199341}
+{"content": "Retirement\nWhere will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.\nThere are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.\nHave A Question About This Topic?\nWhen it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.\nBeware of these traps that could upend your retirement.\nAs our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.\nLooking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.\nWhat role would taxes play in your investment decisions?\nAre women prepared for a 20-year retirement?\nThis calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.\nThis calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.\nEstimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.\nThis calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.\nEstimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.\nThis calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).\nRetiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.\nImagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.\nWhy are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?\nA portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.\nThere’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.\nTaking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5221195220947266}
+{"content": "The fast-charging EV battery company StoreDot has announced a new investment partnership with Yozma Group that it believes will enable it to expand its reach in Asia through disruptive technologies that will address range and charging anxiety.\nDr Doron Myersdorf, CEO at StoreDot, said, “StoreDot’s extreme fast-charging battery technology is essential for automotive manufacturers to impede the challenges faced with EV adoption. We’re offering a clear technology roadmap ranging from the silicon-based XFC technology to next generation extreme energy density, solid-state technologies.”\nYozma, which has led the globalization of Israeli startup ventures and the growth of the Israeli venture capital market, specializes in supporting innovative tech startups. For StoreDot, this new investment provides the opportunity to engage with automotive manufacturers headquartered in South Korea.\n“Having a presence in South Korea is strategically critical, due to its globally renowned automotive industry and leading domestic brands,” added Myersdorf. “We expect this new investment to help foster key relationships as we continue to execute our unique roadmap to accelerate the adoption of EVs.”\nThe Yozma Group partnership represents the latest step in StoreDot’s rapid advancement in extreme fast charging lithium-ion batteries for use in the automotive sector, with StoreDot already in talks with global car makers and on track to deliver mass-produced XFC batteries – which deliver a 50% reduction in charging time at the same cost – by 2024.\nThe company’s next generation extreme energy density solid-state technologies are expected to enter mass production in 2028.\nWonjae Lee, head of Asia-Pacific, Yozma Group, said, “[StoreDot] is leading the way in battery technology with its revolutionary silicon Li-ion battery cell design and the next few years will be a pivotal time which we hope to be able to support in Korea and across Asia.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9385054111480713}
+{"content": "THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING\nDocent Health announces that Sutter Health would use Docents' top medical consumer engagement platform for Scout by Sutter Health, a platform for people dealing with depression. FREMONT, CA: Docent Health, a GetWellNetwork company, has announced that Sutter Health would use Docents' top medical consumer engagement platform for Scout by Sutter Health, a new virtual patient navigation platform for people aged 12 to 26 are suffering from anxiety or depression.\nAs per the White House Proclamation for National Mental Health Awareness Month in 2021, roughly 10 percent of America's youngsters suffer from severe depression. The people struggling with stress and other mental health issues, and their families, frequently require continuous support, guidance, and engagement.\n\"Mental health matters can have a profound effect on the entire family,\" said Larry Marx, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist in child/adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry, as well as Director of Integrated Care for Sutter Healths Mental Health and Addiction Care team. \"When we can offer support to youth and their caregivers in tandem through an easily accessible and relatable format, it can be beneficial for all.\"\nScout by Sutter Health was recently named one of Fast Company's 2021 World-Changing Ideas, is a non-clinical, educational virtual program that involves human and digital elements aimed at enhancing resilience and continuing to support ongoing self-management. By delivering reliable support between care visits, it bridges a crucial gap that often exists between treatment sites, telehealth options, and care facilities. The program also provides family members with the assistance they require to care for loved ones dealing with mental health issues.\n\"Our collaboration worked well since our organizations understand that healthcare challenges\" including mental healthcare challenges\" can't be solved with technology alone. Used correctly, technology enhances and scales human empathy, skills, and expertise,\" said Vandana Pant, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Sutter Health's Design and Innovation team.\n\"The growing mental health crisis among America's youth is a critical issue in our society and has been exacerbated by the COVID19 pandemic,\" said Royal Tuthill. \"We're honored to work with Sutter Health\" ¢ to bring the Scout program to life and help address the needs of youths and their families. This program is a great example of what can happen when compassion and innovation come together to push the boundaries of healthcare design. We're proud to be part of the program every young person deserves the ongoing mental health support they need to thrive.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7381812334060669}
+{"content": "Two Republican senators recently drafted letters highlighting ongoing issues with Afghan evacuees being improperly resettled in the United States. While addressing separate components, both senators touched on the myriad issues surrounding the Biden administration’s decision to bring tens of thousands of unvetted Afghans into the country following our botched withdrawal from Kabul in August.\nSenator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and 15 of her Republican colleagues sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in response to reports that Afghan evacuees are leaving U.S. military bases without proper vetting or background checks. Senator Ernst wrote:\nAfghans selected to boardAmerican military planes in Kabul did not complete the long-establishedinteragency vetting processes… Accounts of older men admitted with young girlsclaimed as “brides,” coupled with the testimony of Afghan girls alleging rapeand forced marriage by older men as a precondition for escaping Afghanistan,must be urgently investigated. Recently, two Afghan men at Fort McCoy werecharged with sexual assault of minors and domestic violence. And just last weeka group of male Afghan refugees temporarily housed at the Dona Ana army complexin New Mexico assaulted a female service member. The vetting process mustensure the security, medical, and criminal screening of each Afghan seekingadmittance into the United States.\nMany organizations, politicians, and individuals support providing assistance to Afghans who assisted or worked alongside the U.S. military and our allies during the two decades of conflict in Afghanistan. That is why the U.S. established the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV). But the fact is that the vast majority of Afghans who escaped Kabul in August were not SIV holders or applicants. Secretary Mayorkas admitted that only three percent of Afghan evacuees are SIV recipients or applicants. Who makes up the other 97 percent? We do not know.\nReuters recently reported that over 700 Afghans chose to leave temporary housing before registering with refugee resettlement organizations. The report reads that “hundreds of [Afghans] are simply leaving before receiving U.S. resettlement services… the phenomenon is raising alarms among immigration advocates concerned about the risks to Afghans who give up on what is now an open-ended, complex and completely voluntary resettlement process.” Prior to Reuters’ reporting, Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) told media outlets that federal authorities allowed Afghans housed at Wisconsin’s Fort McCoy to leave the base whenever they pleased.\nIn a separate but related letter, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) demanded answers to seven questions from Secretary Mayorkas regarding these independent departures. Just as Senator Ernst did, Senator Cotton cited numerous reports of crimes committed by Afghan evacuees now in the United States. Senator Cotton writes:\nThe U.S. government is currentlyinvestigating multiple crimes committed in evacuee facilities… Evenpreviously-deported criminals – including an Afghan who had previously beenconvicted of rape in the United States, and another who had previously beenconvicted of aggravated robbery – were airlifted back to the United States. Inlight of these reports, it is alarming that hundreds of Afghan evacuees havereportedly left U.S. military bases directly into our communities, possiblybefore completing our vetting and immigration processes.\nThe separate letters from Senators Ernst and Cotton emphasize the disturbing reality of our country’s mismanagement of the Kabul evacuation. Rather than holding unscreened, anonymous Afghan evacuees in nearby allied countries or offshore U.S. territories like Guam, we brought them straight to the United States. We have no way of verifying or cross-checking information from evacuees because we do not have any continued presence in Afghanistan and we destroyed countless records before abandoning the embassy and our military installations.\nEvery single Afghan who made it to an American outbound flight is here to stay – period. Aside from the 3 percent of those who hold bona fide SIV status, we do not have a clue as to who these people are and what their relationship to the United States is. This situation is not going away anytime soon, and senators from both parties, not just Republicans, must begin holding the Biden administration accountable for the consequences of the ongoing situation with unvetted Afghan evacuees.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5317927598953247}
+{"content": "As we get older, we need to decide if we wish to stay living in our own homes or move to a residential home. Suppose you chose to stay within your own home; you might benefit from a carer to help with your day to daycare. This is especially important if you do not have a family member who can become your carer.\nHaving a carer visit your home can make a significant difference in your life as it can help you live independently in your own home. You may only need a carer for a few hours a day or week or need a live-in carer.\nA carer can help with several everyday tasks, including:\nGetting you out of bed in the morning,\nBrushing your hair, Doing your shopping Preparing meals and drinks Getting you ready for bed in the evening\nAnd much, much more.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9628673791885376}
+{"content": "Advanced Search\nSimplified scheme of the multiple potential mechanisms of breast cancer prevention by n-3 FAs. n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) influence multiple cellular mechanisms, potentially mediating mammary carcinogenesis by affecting eicosanoid metabolism, oxidative stress, cell-membrane structure, and proliferation and apoptosis. AA, arachidonic acid; COX-2, cylcooxygenase-2; GSH, glutathione; IL-2, interleukin 2; JNK, c-jun NH, kinase; LOX, lipooxygenase; SFK, Src-family kinase; MAPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase; PI, phosphatidylinositol; PGE2, prostaglandin E2; ROS, reactive oxygen species.\nSign up for alerts\nThank you for sharing this Cancer Research article.\nNOTE: We request your email address only to inform the recipient that it was you who recommended this article, and that it is not junk mail. We do not retain these email addresses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9154466986656189}
+{"content": "Skip to Main Content\nIt looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results.\nFor happiness, live your values Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) Avoid Distorted Thinking \"Checklist of Cognitive Distortions\" by Dr. Burns [PDF]\n1.\nAll-or-nothing thinking: You restrict possibilities and options to only two choices: yes or no (all or nothing).\n2. Over generalization: You view a single, negative event as a continuing and neverending pattern of defeat.\n3. Negative Mental filter: You dwell mostly on the negatives and generally ignore the positives.\n4. Discounting the positives: You insist your achievements or positive efforts do not count.\n5. Jumping to conclusions:\nA. Mind-reading: You assume that people are reacting negatively to you without any objective evidence.\nB. Fortune-Telling: You predict that things will turn out badly without any objective evidence.\n6. Magnification or minimization: You blow things way out of proportion or minimize their importance.\n7. Emotional reasoning: You base your reasoning from your feelings: \"I feel like a loser, so I must be one.\"\n8. \"Should/must guilting: You criticize yourself or other people with \"musts,\" \"shoulds,\" \"oughts,\" and \"have tos.\"\n9. Labeling: Instead of saying \"I made a mistake,\" you tell yourself \"I'm an idiot\" or \"I'm a loser.\"\n10. Personalization: You blame yourself almost completely for something for which you were not entirely responsible.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.810716986656189}
+{"content": "Although cytomegalovirus has previously been reported in cutaneous lesions of patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, these reports are not common despite the prevalence of this infection and the significant pathologic characteristics that it induces in HIV disease. Rare reports of possible epidermal involvement by cytomegalovirus have never been fully documented and have been believed by some to represent epidermal involvement by varicella-zoster and/or herpes simplex infections, with dermal involvement of cytomegalovirus. We present two cases of concurrent epidermal involvement by cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus documented by immunohistochemical studies and DNA hybridization studies and correlate this with the distinctive morphologic features seen in these two viral infections on routine staining.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.72609543800354}
+{"content": "DESCRIPTION: CEMIX WALLSET TILE ADHESIVE is a premium, flexible, polymer modified, water resistant, white cement based tile adhesive, used for fixing a wide range of tiles onto a variety of substrates. TYPICAL USES: CEMIX WALLSET TILE ADHESIVE can be used on concrete, cement renders, screeds, fibrous cement sheeting, plasterboard and CEMIX approved waterproofing membranes. Suitable for use in interior and exterior wall and floor applications, including bathrooms, toilets, laundries, kitchens, decks and verandahs. ADVANTAGES: – Excellent non-slump properties – Water resistant – Complies with C1TES1 PREPARATION: The substrate should be free of dust, grease, wax, oil, dirt, loose plaster, laitance, curing compounds, paint and all other friable materials and contaminants likely to prevent the adhesive bonding.\nNew concrete should be left with a wood float finish and sufficiently aged as per manufacturer’s recommendations.\nAll substrates should be structurally sound, securely fastened and properly supported to eliminate any movement that may cause cracking.\nCEMIX screeds, floor levellers, plasters and approved waterproofing membranes must be allowed to cure.\nIt is recommended to prime the surface with a CEMIX bonding agent before the application of CEMIX WALLSET WHITE TILE ADHESIVE.\nCEMIX WALLSET WHITE TILE ADHESIVE is also suitable for tiling over timber floors, provided that a fibre cement sheet tile underlay is initially installed over the timber floor.\nMIXING: 1. Add clean water to a mixing container. Use approximately 200ml to 300ml of water per kg of product. 2. Add CEMIX WALLSET WHITE TILE ADHESIVE slowly to the water, mixing constantly with a mixing paddle, until a creamy consistency is achieved. 3. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. 4. Remix. Note: Do not aerate the mixture by stirring over vigorously or for too long. The mix should be stiff enough to keep its shape when spread with a notched trowel. APPLICATION: 1. Spread the mixture evenly overly the surface with a suitably sized notched trowel. 2. Install the tiles with pressure, twisting to ensure good adhesion between the substrate and tile.\nIn more demanding situations, it is preferable to also spread the back of the tiles with a thin layer of mixture.\nNote: A minimum final bed thickness between 3mm to 10mm is recommended for walls, and 6mm to 10mm for floors. Do not spread more than 1m2 of adhesive at any one time as skinning may occur, affecting final adhesion. Ensure that the tiles are fully supported with the adhesive when being laid.\nDRYING & CURING TIME:Once the tiles have been laid, they must not be trafficked upon or disturbed for a minimum of 24 hours at 20°C. If application is over a CEMIX approved waterproofing membrane or a non-porous substrate, allow for a minimum of 48 hours at 20°C. Note that the cure time will be delayed if the temperature is below 20°C, if there is insufficient air circulation or if application is over a CEMIX approved waterproofing membrane. CLEANING:Clean tools with water immediately after use. If material becomes set on tools, remove using CEMIX CONCRETE DISSOLVER. STORAGE & SHELF LIFE:Up to 6 months when stored in the original, unopened packaging, in a dry place at 23°C and 50% relative humidity. TECHNICAL DATA: LIMITATIONS: Not suitable for tiling directly over flexible substrate i.e. timber, plywood, particleboard, MDF and Masonite etc. Not suitable for use with porcelain tiles. Not suitable for continuous water immersion applications i.e. swimming pools and spas etc.\nIf your project requires Building Consent, please email info@cemix.co.nz about the suitability of this product before use.\nCOVERAGE: Varies according to the substrate condition and trowel size.\nApproximates per kg of product using a notched trowel sized:\n6mm: 0.85m2 10mm: 0.60m2 STANDARDS: All workmanship must be carried out in accordance with AS3958.1.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.693780779838562}
+{"content": "People Power: Using Citizen-Generated Data to Address Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya\nAntimicrobials, including antibiotics, underpin modern healthcare. But they are becoming less and less effective because of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is a growing threat globally –– infections that are resistant to antibiotics could cause an estimated 10 million deaths each year by 2050.\nYet there is a lack of data on AMR, with AMR surveillance often patchy, particularly in low- and middle- income countries. This limits our understanding of its burden, limits communicating the urgency of the crisis and slows down both national and global efforts to address AMR effectively.\nAs countries strengthen AMR surveillance data systems, and new research is conducted, complementary approaches are urgently needed to generate quality data on AMR. Citizen-generated data (CGD) can play a crucial role in plugging these gaps, supporting citizens to take action on AMR, and spurring data-driven action by political leaders.\nCGD can provide timely and granular data on community issues. It empowers citizens by engaging them in one - and several - stages of the data value chain. While it is a powerful data source on its own, it is also a useful complement to official government or statistical data.\nThe Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (the Global Partnership) has been collaborating with Africa's Voices Foundation to generate and disseminate insights on AMR in Kenya using CGD. The study, funded by the Wellcome Trust, involved a combination of interactive radio shows and SMS messages, listening group discussions and interviews across three counties in Kenya: Kiambu, Kilifi and Bungoma. Over ten weeks, the study hosted 38 interactive radio shows and generated more than 20,000 SMS messages from 5,000 people.\nThis report details the findings from ten weeks of citizen interaction and makes recommendations for citizens, policymakers, health care workers, and researchers alike.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.666915774345398}
+{"content": "A Comparison of Physician-Assisted/Death-With-Dignity-Act Death and Suicide Patterns in Older Adult Women and Men.\nPublished on Jun 11, 2021in American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry3.393\n· DOI :10.1016/J.JAGP.2021.06.003\nAbstract\nABSTRACT null null Objective null To examine Oregon's Death-with-Dignity-Act (DWDA) death and suicide patterns among women age 65 and older, relative to patterns among same-age men, as a way to assess DWDA's impact on older adult women, a group considered vulnerable. null null null Design null Oregon's 1998–2018 DWDA- and suicide-mortality rates and confidence intervals were calculated. null null null Results null Between 1998 and 2018 women age 65 and older represented 46% of DWDA deaths and 16.3% of suicides in their age group. Among women age 65 and older DWDA and suicidemortality increased whereas among same-age men DWDA deaths increased and suicides declined. DWDA deaths were the most common form (52.7%) of self-initiated death for older adult women, and firearm suicides (65.7%) for older adult men. null null null Conclusion null Legalization has a substantial impact on older adult women's engagement in self-initiated death. In Switzerland and in Oregon, where assisted suicide/medical-aid-in-dying (MAID) is legal and where assisted-suicide/MAID and suicide comparative-studies have been conducted, older adult women avoid self-initiated death except when physician-approved. Older adult women's substantial representation among assisted-suicide/MAID decedents, relative to suicide, may be a clue of their empowerment to determine the time of their death, when hastened-death assistance is permitted; or of their vulnerability to seeking a medicalized self-initiated death, when in need of care.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5544322729110718}
+{"content": "The UBC neighbourhood is experiencing a sudden, sharp spike in COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the\nBritish Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).\nThe latest update to the BCCDC’s COVID-19 dashboard has revealed that the rate of new cases in the UBC area reached 13 cases per 100,000 residents between July 23 and 29, up from just one case per 100,000 residents as of the previous update.\nMeanwhile, the testing positivity rate reached three per cent, up from zero per cent as of the previous update.\nThe proportion of vaccinated and unvaccinated residents testing positive is currently unknown, but the UBC neighbourhood has had slightly lower vaccine coverage than neighbouring Lower Mainland regions recently.\nAt this time, the BC Ministry of Health has not declared an outbreak at UBC, nor has it reinstated COVID-19 restrictions as has been the case in the Central Okanagan. However, mask wearing and caution are recommended for anyone not yet fully vaccinated.\nThe BCCDC and Vancouver Coastal Health have not yet been reached for comment.\nThis is a developing story and may be updated as more details become available.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9968684911727905}
+{"content": "Although supercontraction of animal silks has been extensively investigated, reports regarding their humidity-induced actuation behavior, i.e., the cyclical response to humidity changes, are limited. Humidity-induced actuation is a unique characteristic of animal silks that responds to changes in surrounding humidity for matching the needs of biological functions. Therefore, the aim of this article is to systematically understand the interplay between\nAntheraea pernyi silks and water from an experimental and theoretical perspective. In particular, the cyclical response of silk to humidity has been primarily investigated. The reversible ordered GGY motifs in the amorphous region of silk are proposed to play a crucial role in humidity-induced actuation relied on the results from synchrotron Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy as well as small- and wide-angle x-ray scattering. In addition, using the group interaction model, a model based on mean-field theory for understanding the energy storage and dispersion during mechanical loading, the entire humidity-silk response process, including both supercontraction and humidity-induced cyclic actuation, was well quantified. This fundamental understanding of the interplay between silk and water is not only crucial for analyzing the biological function of animal silks, but is also especially critical for inspiring the design of humidity-driven fiber actuators.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6004534363746643}
+{"content": "New particle formation (NPF) produces about 50% of the global cloud condensation nuclei in the troposphere. As such, NPF plays a crucial role in climate. Despite advancements in instrumentation capable of measuring freshly formed aerosol particles down to ~ 1 nm in diameter, the mechanisms behind NPF remain understudied due to the complex composition and chemistry of the atmosphere. Nucleation is the first step of NPF and involves gaseous precursors reacting to form stable clusters; consequently, it is essential to understand the reaction kinetics behind nucleation reactions. Controlled laboratory experiments have previously been used to examine these reactions, which can occur at extremely low reactant concentrations (i.e., parts per quadrillion level, 10\n5 cm −3) or lower. Nucleation experiments require pristine conditions for the reactions to proceed without interference from unpredictable contaminants. Here, a low-cost flow reactor is presented that minimizes contamination and allows for nucleation kinetics to be observed. The layout and setup of an example reactor are presented with a brief discussion on how to operate the reactor to ensure cleanliness and repeatability. In addition, methods for quantifying nucleation reactants as well as analytical measurement techniques to adequately measure nucleation kinetics in this flow reactor system are described. This experimental protocol can be employed to characterize nucleation reactions that can ultimately be used to develop nucleation models important for predicting how aerosol particles influence climate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.903976321220398}
+{"content": "Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the work and dedication of front-line workers, especially teachers, specialized educators and education professionals during this extremely difficult pandemic period.\nEvery day, I witness the hard work of a dedicated teacher of young people with autism who are eager to learn and who must navigate an intermittent world between the face-to-face and the virtual. I am talking about my wife Mélanie who, since the beginning of the pandemic, has worked even harder to ensure that these children get the best possible education under the circumstances. She can count on a top-notch team with Natacha and Didier, without whom the goals could not be achieved. This means many extra hours of preparation, communication and planning for these education professionals.\nOn behalf of all these children with special needs, I thank the parents and education staff who are supporting them on their educational journey during this difficult time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8168967366218567}
+{"content": "Guidance detailing how the future expansion of Tweedbank should take place is to be presented to Councillors when a finalised Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) will outline the vision and overall direction for the development, which will provide high quality residential and business space.\nIncluded in the finalised SPG is a comprehensive design guide outlining the expected standards in terms of sustainability and design that any potential developers will be required to meet. The SPG and associated Design Guide will be used to influence planning applications for the development of the site.\nA draft version of the SPG was initially presented to and approved by the Council in January 2020 and was followed by a 12-week public consultation. This included a public exhibition in the Tweedbank Community Centre and offered members of the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposals.\nThe SPG is a key component of the\nTweedbank Masterplan, a transformational prospectus which will encourage people to live, learn, visit and work in the local community.\nLand adjacent to the existing Tweedbank village was initially earmarked as part of the Council’s Local Development Plan (LDP), via Housing Planning Guidance, in 2017 to address a shortfall of housing land in the region due to its strong rail links, high-quality landscape setting and already established housing market.\nIt’s estimated that the Tweedbank development could create 350 jobs and generate £150million of Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Borders economy, whilst also making a significant contribution to meeting local housing need and associated Scottish Government requirements.\nThe SPG also supports the Council’s commitment to the Edinburgh and South East City Region Deal, and the Borders Railway Blueprint programme.\nBoth the finalised SPG and Design Guide will be discussed at the Council’s Planning and Building Standards Committee on Monday 31 May, before being presented to full Council next month.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6417738199234009}
+{"content": "Extreme poverty, political turmoil, gang violence and the mounting threat of deadly natural disasters has forced thousands of Haitian migrants to flee their homes in recent years in search of safety and a better life.\nIn recent days, an estimated 15,000 migrants including families, pregnant women and children, have arrived at the Del Rio International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas, seeking asylum in the United States. Migrants have converged under the bridge, creating a makeshift camp where the situation has turned dire. They are facing scorching temperatures, unsanitary conditions and shortages of food and clean water as they wait to be processed by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Many are also in need of basic health services.\nAmericares has offered assistance to two partner organizations directly supporting migrants in Del Rio and stands ready to respond with shipments of medicines, relief supplies and emergency funding to ensure they have access to health services.\nOver the course of the past year, we have sent 10 shipments totaling over 8 tons to partners in NM, AZ, CA, and TX in response to the unprecedented surge in migrants attempting to cross the U.S. Southern Border.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.968878448009491}
+{"content": "Understanding Crisis in Critical Care is a narrative on accommodating an overwhelming surge of critically ill patients from pandemics, natural disasters, or war, while ensuring the safety of the healthcare staff. A crisis standard of care is when resources are limited. Triage models are used to provide treatment based on the best level of evidence for the available resources. Various stakeholders continuously reassess the supply with the patient load. Drugs are repurposed to meet the time of need. Healthcare providers go beyond their specialty to provide care for any patient.\nInspired by coronavirus disease 2019, the narrative is driven by this pandemic. The initial approach for any crisis is similar. However, each cause of crisis can have unique challenges.\nI hope this book provides insight into the present and any future crises.\nRonaldo C. Go, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Department of Critical Care Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, New Jersey", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8338053822517395}
+{"content": "by\nJoshua Thomas\nCar ramps are invaluable accessories for every automobile owner. By elevating your car wheels, ramps simplify access to the vehicle's belly, allowing you to perform a wide range of maintenance works with ease.\nYour choice of car ramp will depend on its intended purpose. Solid high-profile ramps are great for supporting car maintenance tasks, including tire changes.\nStrong low-profile ramps, on the other hand, are ideal for slight elevation and are great platforms for displaying cars.\nIn our car ramps review, we explore some of the best performing models and help you choose the ones that meet your car needs best.\nContents\nIMAGE PRODUCT FEATURES 1. RhinoGear 11912ABMI (Best Overall) 2. Discount Ramps 6009-V2 (Best Budget) 3. Race Ramps RR-40 (Most Durable) 4. Trailer-Aid Tandem (Best for Tire Changing) 5. Tomioka Racing Super Slopes (Best Low-Profile) 6. Black Widow PSR295 (Best Plastic) 7. Pyle PCRBDR27 (Best Portable)\nA rugged design, heavy load support, and storage space economy make the RhinoGear 11912ABMI our best overall car ramp set.\nIt comes as a set of 2 ramps, which combine for a gross vehicle weight capacity of 16,000 lbs. It will support vans, pickups, SUVs, and even moderately-sized trucks, without caving.\nThe pair adopts a rugged design featuring tough plastic as the main material. And its base is made using CoreTrac non-skid to help mitigate the risk of slippage, especially when attempting to support heavy vehicles.\nWith its 17-degree incline, the ramp enhances accessibility for low-clearance vehicles, to support maintenance tasks such as old changes.\nFinally, the set is nestable, for space economization, especially during storage in your garage, when not in use.\nThe RhinoGear 11912ABMI is, however, designed for hard surfaces only. It is not ideal for smooth surfaces, due to an elevated risk of slippage.\nPros Cons\nDiscount Ramps 6009-V2, our best budget car ramp, has demonstrated outstanding reliability in supporting cars during repairs, and for displaying vehicles in sales and exhibitions.\nIt is a low-profile set of ramps, which simplifies the loading of low-clearance vehicles. This capability is further enhanced by the gentle 9.05-degree loading angle, which ensures your car's underside is protected as it's elevated across the ramps.\nThe ramp also features unique honeycomb channels on its upper surface, to prevent moisture buildup by providing paths for water to escape through.\nOverall, this ramp set is strong. Built using heavy-duty plastics, the two ramps combine to support weights of up to 4,400 lbs., which is an adequate capacity for most sedans.\nEven though the Discount Ramps 6009-V2 is a high-quality budget unit, its width of 7.5 in. is rather limited and may not accommodate wider tires, which tend to be commonplace today. Also, some skidding may occur when loading cars on the ramp.\nPros Cons\nRace Ramps RR-40's excellent thermal resistance, skid-resistance, and utilization of high-density build material makes it the most durable car ramp on our list.\nThe ramp set is built using high-density foam, which is not only light but also very durable. A traction coating has been applied on the ramp to enhance surface grip, especially during the car-loading process.\nBecause of the traction coating, the ramp won't skid. It has also demonstrated reliable thermal resistance in its ability to minimize heat or cold transfer.\nThese RR-40 ramps are designed to support sports cars during servicing, maintenance, or general display. At the front of the ramp is an elevated edge, which also serves as a stopper to prevent accidental wheel movements.\nBut because each of these durable Race Ramps RR-40s have a load capacity of 3,000 lbs., they are limited in their support for heavy vehicles. Also, the ramp's price is not pocket-friendly.\nPros Cons\nWith the Trailer-Aid Tandem car ramp, you won't need a jack to execute tandem wheel changes. This ramp and its optimized lift capacity support tire changes even in loaded trailers.\nThe single ramp is designed to support weights of up to 15,000 lbs., which allows it to accommodate a wide range of vehicles, including trailers.\nIt simplifies tire changes in your tandem wheel trailer, even when you're alone, and without a jack. This ramp's wheel cradle also allows you to execute tire changes without offloading the trailer.\nFinally, the entire ramp is rustproof and waterproof. You can be confident in carrying it in your trailer, in all your outdoor experiences. Its super-strong polymer build material enhances the ramp's dexterity.\nIf your trailer/car has large tandem wheels on tightly-coupled axles, then the 4.5 in. of lift offered by Trailer-Aid Tandem may provide adequate clearance. In such cases, you may need to add some form of support underneath it to boost ground clearance.\nPros Cons\nIf you're a low-clearance car owner, the Tomioka Racing Super Slopes ramp will prove invaluable in elevating your vehicle across a low-profile, for display, regular inspection, and even light-duty maintenance.\nOur best low-profile car ramp is designed to enhance the accessibility of your car's front, rear, and side jack point areas. When the car is on the ramp, you can then elevate it further using a regular jack, for easier underside accessibility.\nBesides, the surface is textured for enhanced grip and contains channels that enhance water routing, effectively reducing moisture buildup on the ramp.\nAt 5 lbs. per piece, the entire set is lightweight, in ramp standards. Also, because of this low-profile ramp, it is notably compact, easy to store, and easy to transport.\nBecause the Tomioka Racing Super Slopes ramp is a low-profile one, it's clear that you'll need additional gear to lift the car to the desired height, something that may be an inconvenience to some users.\nPros Cons\nThe Black Widow PSR295 positions itself as one of the most premium and heavy-duty plastic car ramps available today.\nThis 2-ramp set is made of durable, high-impact plastic, which boasts of a superior 16,000-lb load capacity. It will elevate a wide variety of weighty vehicle, with consistent stability.\nNot only do these ramps lift trucks and cars to an impressive height of 6.25 in. above the ground, but its superior width of 12 in. allows for the accommodation of wide tires.\nThen there's the unique grid design embedded on these ramps to facilitate the easy filtration of water, snow, and even dirt, through the structure.\nEach of these ramps also comes equipped with rubber padding at the base, to prevent slipping when lifting cars on concrete shop floors.\nA potential downside of the Black Widow PSR295 is its significant 18-lb weight. Also, the 2 ramps are chunky and occupy a lot of storage space.\nPros Cons\nPyle PCRBDR27 car ramp set is not only lightweight, but it also features open slots that you can slip your hands into and carry the units easily across significant distances.\nAt only 7.7 lbs. in weight, this ramp is one of the lightest you can buy today. This benefit makes the ramp set highly versatile and useful in a variety of applications.\nNot only can the lamp lift your car, but it also facilitates access to trailers, lifts, carts, wheelchairs, bikes, scooters, and even simplifies the movement over curbs.\nThis level of versatility can take a toll on any ramp, and the PCRBDR27 maintains consistent performance by adopting heavy-duty industrial-grade polypropylene, which is very strong.\nThe ramp works great on uneven ground, or curbsides. For even more productivity, it can be installed permanently in high-traffic sections, using the integrated mounting holes at the ramp base.\nThe Pyle PCRBDR27 does, however, miss out on channel openings on the surface, which are very handy in facilitating water passage.\nPros Cons\nWhen choosing a ramp, you should start by taking into account, the weight of your car. The last thing you want is to get a ramp that cannot withstand your car's weight.\nThe ideal approach is to determine the weight rating of your car's axle. That way, you can compare it with the rated gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the ramps you're considering getting.\nThen, choose a ramp with a GVW that's higher than the axle load of your car. Avoid overloading your ramp with excess car weights.\nVehicles come with varying ground clearances, which means that you cannot use the same ramp to lift all vehicles. The profile of your car, whether low or high, should guide your choice of the ramp.\nIf you own or work with sports cars, most of which tend to have low ground clearance, then a low-profile ramp like the Tomioka Racing Super Slopes, which has a low incline angle and height, is the ideal fit for it.\nFor large vehicles with high ground clearance, such as trucks and some vans, then a ramp with a high incline angle of above 10 degrees should work just fine.\nBefore choosing a ramp for your car, check that it's rated width is large enough to accommodate the width of your vehicle's tires.\nIf, for instance, your car wheels are 8 in. wide, then the most ideal ramp width for them is 10 - 12 in. Sometimes, ramps will specify a recommended wheel width, and you can use that as well.\nA universal principle when using ramps is to add wheel chocks. Even if your ramp does not come with accompanying chocks, you must buy and use them to secure the other set of car wheels that aren't elevated, for your safety.\nSince car ramps are subjected to significant amounts of stress throughout their lifespans, the build material is critical to their longevity.\nMost car ramps are built using strong plastic, which has been optimized for supporting heavy loads without caving. Another strong material that offers similar performance is high-density foam.\nRamps can also be metallic, even though they are not as common as plastic ones. You can check out the Nicky Nice 612944 ramp, which is made of strong steel.\nThe surface of your ramp has a direct impact on its grip capacity on car wheels. A highly textured ramp surface enhances grip and prevents car slippage, especially during loading.\nIn contrast, smooth ramp surfaces are not very ideal since they offer very little traction both during loading and when the car is stationary.\nSome ramps also come with punched holes, to boost traction, while others feature channels that facilitate water passage, effectively reducing moisture build-up. Consider getting such, for boosting traction capacity.\nYes. As long as you strictly adhere to the usage instructions. To enhance user and car safety, lift your car using only ramps that can support its gross weight.\nAlso, check that you're using the ramp only on the recommended surfaces. Some ramps won't work safely on smooth surfaces.\nA car ramp offers a platform that your car can load on, typically by driving onto the structure using the wheels that align with the side to be lifted.\nA jack stand, on the other hand, is a tripod-shaped tool that's designed to support the weight of your vehicle, when it is suspended.\nOil changes, general maintenance, repairs, and underbody visual inspections. Some ramps such as the Trailer-Aid Tandem are specialized for changing wheels on tandem-wheel trailers.\nOthers are versatile enough to be used for mounting wheelchairs, scooters, bikes, and even curbs. Of course, it's best to use a ramp for only what it is built for, to boost safety.\nCar ramps can last a lifetime, depending on the build material and usage intensity. Those made using high-impact plastic and high-density foam have demonstrated exceptional durability.\nMetallic ramps are also durable, but you need to protect them from elements that could cause rusting and corrosion.\nFrom our car ramp review, it's clear that these tools are essential for any car owner because of their proven reliability in car-lifting.\nIf you want the best car ramp in strength, reliability, and support for heavy vehicles, grab our top pick, the RhinoGear 11912ABMI.\nIf you're on a budget and desire some excellent value and quality from a car ramp, go for the Discount Ramps 6009-V2 is your best bet, especially for low-profile cars.\nAnd if car ramp portability is a priority, we recommend getting Pyle PCRBDR27, which is also highly versatile and can be used in other ramp-related applications.\nAbout Joshua Thomas\nJoshua Thomas just simply loves cars and willing to work on them whenever there's chance... sometimes for free.\nHe started CarCareTotal back in 2017 from the advices of total strangers who witnessed his amazing skills in car repairs here and there.\nHis goal with this creation is to help car owners better learn how to maintain and repair their cars; as such, the site would cover alot of areas: troubleshooting, product recommendations, tips & tricks.\nJoshua received Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5220646858215332}
+{"content": "Refining the circular economy for battery materials. As the e-mobility transition accelerates, demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. Companies on the cutting edge, such as Tesla, are already experiencing shortages. However, to extract ever more minerals by mining and dispose of the waste in landfills, would be to continue the practices that got the… Read more »", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9393232464790344}
+{"content": "Banks must look beyond the pandemic and use this crisis as a basis to reimagine their role in the new reality that awaits. As thoughts turn to a world beyond the immediate crisis, strong and secure\nbank integration will be needed for a strong recovery. Banks will need to focus on customer needs while driving efficiency and building resilience. What is Bank Integration?\nBank integration is a multifaceted process in which cross-border banking activities are synchronized with the cross-border flows of banking assets. As regulatory agencies and technology have advanced, barriers in the banking sector have steadily lowered. As a result, global banking services are now less costly.\nWhile the banking industry has made significant technological advances, it has a long way until it is fully integrated globally. Thus, here are a few technologies to assist bank integration:\nApplication Program Interface (APIs):These programs are known for their speed, personalization capabilities, and versatility. The majority of full-stack banks integrate their systems through APIs. It is especially challenging to implement API during partnership mergers. It takes time and effort to negotiate such partnerships, which might involve price discussions, revenue sharing theories, and more. This can stall API implementation. Cloud Computing:Moving operations to the cloud has had a positive impact on the banking sector. A cloud platform is ideal for harnessing, analyzing, and processing the vast amounts of data associated with artificial intelligence. It is also essential when banking services begin implementing data analytics to optimise the performance of customer-based activities and internal organization processes. Digital Account Opening:Many banks are deploying digital account opening technology, while others are upgrading their existing systems. A critical aspect of this technology is determining how to get the process right. As banks adopt digital technologies, regulations must be eased to allow customers access to portals. Banks need to ensure that compliance protocols that ensure ‘identity verification’ are robust and compliant when auto-filling forms. Artificial Intelligence:Artificial intelligence (AI) encompasses a wide range of technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Each of these technologies helps a financial institution improve its operations. Banks leverage AI to strengthen customer processes. BlockChain:A system of decentralized financial management that allows access to multiple computers simultaneously .Using blockchain technology can significantly reduce bank operational costs. It helps banks achieve their goals surrounding payments, remittances, and traceability. In a networked environment, data sharing procedures are streamlined. To Conclude\nGlobally, corporate activity due to the current global crisis has increased the need for international financial services. The banking industry must critically evaluate existing banking structures and ensure they are aligned with international policies such as foreign exchange or cash flow management. This solid foundation will ensure that new platforms are well set up for bank integration.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.918847918510437}
+{"content": "If you still do not carry out the repairs by the date indicated, the tenant can carry out the repairs or call a professional. Up to $500 can be deducted from the rent for repair costs. If the tenant submits two estimates from qualified professionals within 5 days, you can have a replacement done for the repairs or, if you don`t, the tenant can choose the one with the lowest quote and deduct either US$500 or a monthly rent, whichever is higher. The Hawaii Residents Rental Agreement (Form RR 301) is a property management agreement that contains the terms of rental and occupancy of an apartment or similar apartment. Before signing the document, tenants and landlords can negotiate certain conditions such as the amount of rent to be paid, the method of payment and the date of payment. Under article 521-43, the landlord must provide the tenant with certain information before the tenant moves into the apartment in question. These include the names of all property owners and any person authorized to act on their behalf. Landlords must also provide tenants with copies of written lease agreements and receipts for rents. If you have any questions about your residential property rental agreement in Hawaii or have any doubts about your rights and obligations, contact an experienced attorney for landlords/tenants in Hawaii. Monthly Agreement – A rental agreement without an end date and after the start must be terminated by the landlord forty-five (45) days in advance, while the tenant must provide at least twenty-eight (28) days in accordance with § 521-71. Association of Realtors Agreement – Made available by the Hawaii Realtors Association for residential property for a fixed term. Inventory Checklist (§ 521-42) – Before any oral or written agreement, the owner must provide a copy of the condition of the premises in addition to any furniture or appliances.\nA written lease from Hawaii is required for any lease longer than one year, otherwise it is considered monthly. While an oral agreement for shorter rental terms can be comfortable, it will be difficult for a court to rule in your favor in the event of a dispute over the party who has certain obligations or if you and your tenant have agreed on certain conditions. Hawaii Residential Rental Rental Agreement. This is a standard lease agreement for Hawaii. For a custom rental agreement tailored to your specific situation, use the rental widget above. Roommate agreement (room rental) – Create between people who live in a common housing agreement: time for cleaning, who pays for which bills and everything that needs to be distinguished between the parties. Fixed-term leases simply expire on the last day of the contract. You cannot terminate these leases unless it is a non-payment of rent or another material breach of the rental agreement. If you want tenants to stay in the unit, it is recommended to ask tenants in advance for their intentions. Letter of rental – form required to terminate a monthly rental agreement in accordance with the law § 521-71. In case of non-payment of rent, give an advertisement of 5 days to clear or pay the full rent due. In the case of other breaches of the rental agreement, you terminate the breach within 10 days to remedy the breach….", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5190912485122681}
+{"content": "The 14 3/4 Biggest Ideas of the Year are well chosen. However, without clean, drinkable water none of these other ideas will matter. The shortage of water is already apparent in many parts of the world; in a few years, clean water will replace oil as the main motive for war. Of course that doesn't have to happen. Clean water and clean water technology, along with efficient use and conservation technology and practice, are the necessary and essential focus for this planet's overall survival.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7026371955871582}
+{"content": "We live in an era of unprecedented data aggregation, and it's never been more difficult to navigate the trade-offs between individual privacy, personal convenience, national security, and corporate profits. Technology is evolving quickly, while laws and policies are changing slowly.\nYou shouldn't have to be a privacy expert to understand what happens to your data. April Falcon Doss, a privacy expert and former NSA and Senate lawyer, has seen this imbalance in action. In Cyber Privacy, Doss demystifies the digital footprints we leave in our daily lives and reveals how our data is being used-sometimes against us-by the private sector, the government, and even our employers and schools. She explains the trends in data science, technology, and the law that impact our everyday privacy. She tackles big questions: how data aggregation undermines personal autonomy, how to measure what privacy is worth, and how society can benefit from big data while managing its risks and being clear-eyed about its cost.\nIt's high time to rethink notions of privacy and what, if anything, limits the power of those who are constantly watching, listening, and learning about us.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5783728361129761}
+{"content": "The ambiguity of China’s claims in the South China Sea has long been the main obstacle to resolving or even managing the jurisdictional disputes there. Despite of repeated requests from rival claimants, as well as the US, China has declined to clarify exactly what it claims and why.\nIts infamous nine-dash line encompassing most of the South China Sea is open to several interpretations.\nPersistent questioners may want to be careful what they wish for; they may not like the answer. Indeed, the recent “revision” of Hainan’s fisheries regulations, which became effective on January 1, may have brought us closer to a clarification of China’s claims.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7192745804786682}
+{"content": "Snoring Treatment\nUnder normal circumstances, breathing during sleep occurs automatically and silently with the passage of air through the nose to the lungs. The sound of snoring is produced when the air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing rattling and vibration.\nWhat factors make snoring more likely? Factors such as obesity, having a cold, alcohol consumption, the anatomy of your mouth, large tonsils, chronic nasal congestion, a deviated septum, the use of sedative medications, nasal polyps, a small jaw and later stages of pregnancy can contribute to a higher risk of snoring. Snoring can vary in severity and frequency. How is snoring treated? Snoring in the absence of obstructive sleep apnea is not considered a physical health risk but you may want to consider treating it if your bed partner is complaining about your snoring. Your dentist may recommend lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and sedatives, avoiding sleeping on your back, reducing nasal congestion, and mandibular advancement devices.\nIf you would like to learn more about which snoring treatment is right for you, book a consultation with our partner sleep dentistry specialist office, Worcester Sleep Dentistry.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8400887250900269}
+{"content": "Characterization of a complex Duchenne muscular dystrophy-causing dystrophin gene inversion and restoration of the reading frame by induced exon skipping.Hum Mutat. 2009 Jan; 30(1):22-8.HM\nOut of three mutations in the dystrophin gene that cause Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common, serious childhood muscle wasting disease, two are genomic deletions of one or more exons that disrupt the reading frame. Specific removal of an exon flanking a genomic deletion using antisense oligonucleotide intervention during pre-RNA processing can restore the reading frame and could potentially reduce disease severity. We describe a rare dystrophin gene rearrangement; inversion of approximately 28 kb, flanked by a 10-bp duplication and an 11-kb deletion, which led to the omission of exons 49 and 50 from the mature mRNA and the variable inclusion of several pseudoexons. In vitro transfection of cultured patient cells with antisense oligonucleotides directed at exon 51 induced efficient removal of that exon, as well as one of the more commonly included pseudoexons, suggesting closely coordinated splicing of these exons. Surprisingly, several antisense oligonucleotides (AOs) directed at this pseudoexon had no detectable effect on the splicing pattern, while all AOs directed at the other predominant pseudoexon efficiently excised that target. Antisense oligomers targeting dystrophin exon 51 for removal are currently undergoing clinical trials. Despite the unique nature of the dystrophin gene rearrangement described here, a personalized multiexon skipping treatment is applicable and includes one compound entering clinical trials for DMD.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation Human Mutation,vol. 30, no. 1, 2009, pp. 22-8. Hum Mutat. 2009;30(1):22-8. Human Mutation, 30(1), 22-8. https://doi.org/10.1002/humu.20806 Hum Mutat.2009;30(1):22-8. PubMed PMID: 18570328.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6348426342010498}
+{"content": "NASHVILLE, TN - Many women and children today are battling it out in a toxic relationship. To help women in these situations, the Mary Parrish Center is prepared to assist survivors of sexual violence and women's abuse in achieving a better quality of life.\nMany women have to deal with the perpetrator on a daily basis. Women who have been victims of domestic abuse, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking are welcome to attend the Mary Parrish Center. Their goal is to assist survivors in recovering from their trauma. Survivors will be morally and spiritually supported until they recover. Besides women, they are also equipped to help children who are in similar situations.\nMary Parrish provides transitional accommodation for trauma survivors in Nashville's urban region, allowing them to take the next step after escaping the trauma. Their accommodation consists of twelve one-story apartments with a large living area, eat-in kitchen, one large bedroom, and a bathroom in each. A well-equipped playground, washing facilities, and a food pantry are also available. Each survivor will be given their own apartment and will have secure long-term housing.\nSurvivors will also receive comprehensive support services like counseling, job preparation, financial counseling, and case management privilege. Mary Parrish's house is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.\nIf you are currently in an abusive situation, please ask for help. You can dial 911, a local hotline at 1-800-334-4628, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (TTY 1-800-787-3224) to report domestic violence.\nFor Mary Parrish center call, you can contact\nPhone: 615.256.5959\nFax: 615.256.5909\nEmail: office@maryparrish.org\nP.O. Box 60009, Nashville, TN 37206\nThis is original content from NewsBreak’s Creator Program. Join today to publish and share your own content.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5704596042633057}
+{"content": "Unsecured personal loans issued by online lenders like Best egg, Loan Club and Reached have long been considered particularly vulnerable during downturns. Corn new numbers from data processing company dvo1 point to a surprising resilience of market lending, a category of lending widely considered to be high risk. After peaking at 16.5% in April as […]\nMarket loans – unsecured personal loans created online on platforms such as Lending Club, Sofi, Best Egg and Upstart – have challenged skeptics of the Covid-19 pandemic, with defaults increasing only moderately then even as unemployment has skyrocketed. According to a recent report by data provider dv01, bad loans in the market – those that […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6724164485931396}
+{"content": "UC San Diego scientists have provided promising new evidence that the “planar cell polarity,” a powerful signaling pathway, is a widely used mechanism for the formation and maintenance of a large number of synapses.\nIn a special issue of Nature, UC San Diego researchers further refine the organization of cells within key regions of the mouse brain and the organization of transcriptomic, epigenomic and regulatory factors that provide these brain cells with function and purpose.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9149516820907593}
+{"content": "This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for managing Clostridioides difficile infection in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over in community and hospital settings. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. The recommendations do not cover diagnosis.\nSearch results 2 results\nSummary of the evidence on delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia in adults", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6405028104782104}
+{"content": "WASDE\nThe monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, released today by USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist, increased corn supply for the start of the new marketing year, largely driven by the 600,000 additional acres farmers planted. USDA dropped the soybean supply due to a 400,000-acre decrease in soybeans planted but bumped up the cotton supply despite a 530,000-acre decrease. Yield expectations for corn and soybeans were increased by 1%, while cotton yield expectations increased by 12% compared to last month’s report. Wheat yields remain unchanged compared to last month.\nFor the close of the 2020/21 corn marketing year, a decrease of 40 million bushels in ethanol use and a decrease of 30 million bushels in corn exports pushed USDA’s ending stocks to estimate 6% higher to 1.18 billion bushels from the August estimate of 1.11 billion bushels. USDA estimates the 2020/21 marketing year price to be $4.45 per bushel, up 5 cents compared to August and up 25% compared to 2019. The stocks-to-use ratio of 7.9% is cut nearly half from where it was in 2019 and is the lowest stocks-to-use ratio since 2012.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6527936458587646}
+{"content": "Water Filtration Membranes Using Chitosan and Recyclable Graphene Oxide Durable, low-cost membranes filter water without fouling or microbial contamination Durable, low-cost membranes filter water without fouling or microbial contamination\nResearchers at ERDC’s Environmental Lab have developed a water filtration membrane that combines strength and durability with the thinness required to treat water on a large scale. Made from a combination of graphene oxide and chitosan – an earth-abundant compound found in crustacean shells – these membranes are anti-fouling and anti-microbial. Consequently, they are perfect for producing purified drinking water.\nTypical water filtration systems need frequent replacement, making them prohibitively expensive to implement and maintain. By contrast, ERDC’s novel membrane is deformation-resistant and remains stable for much longer than current state-of-the-art filters. This remarkably thin membrane can efficiently remove virtually any contaminant (including salts, microcontaminants, and radiological pollutants) to produce safe drinking water. In addition, the graphene oxide can be recycled, further reducing the cost of operation compared to reverse-osmosis and similar systems. Together with its scalability, these unique qualities make this breakthrough membrane an ideal choice for large-scale water treatment systems.\nBenefits: Durable:Maintains long life due to anti-fouling and anti-microbial properties Improved performance:Enables a higher rate of water flow at a lower pressure and power than other water filtration systems Low-cost:Requires less frequent replacement than reverse osmosis systems, and uses recyclable graphene oxide Scalable:Can be used in large-scale water filtration Environmentally friendly:Uses low-cost, renewable chitosan, the second most abundant biopolymer on Earth Applications: Water filtration (e.g., treatment, purification, softening, reuse) Environmental remediation (e.g., groundwater treatment) Public works (e.g., wastewater treatment, desalination, water filtration) Military (e.g., expeditionary forces, purification) Gas filtering (separators, CO2 capture, photocatalysis) Coatings (e.g., antimicrobial surfaces) Medical (e.g., drug delivery, tissue engineering)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6215449571609497}
+{"content": "Ali Assi et al.\nAnalytical and bioanalytical chemistry, 412(3), 777-793 (2019-12-21)\nStratum corneum lipids are responsible for the skin's barrier function. They are the final product of epidermis lipid biosynthesis. During this process, lipids evolve from simple to complex structures in three main levels respectively (stratum basal level, stratum granulosum level...\nNgoc Vu et al.\nAnalytical and bioanalytical chemistry, 411(23), 5937-5949 (2019-07-08)\nDysregulated lipid species are linked to various disease pathologies and implicated as potential biomarkers for type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, it is challenging to comprehensively profile the blood specimen lipidome with full structural details of every lipid molecule. The commonly...\nNesli-Ece Sen et al.\nInternational journal of molecular sciences, 20(23) (2019-11-27)\nAtaxin-2 (human gene symbol ATXN2) acts during stress responses, modulating mRNA translation and nutrient metabolism. Ataxin-2 knockout mice exhibit progressive obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance. Conversely, the progressive ATXN2 gain of function due to the fact of polyglutamine (polyQ) expansions...\nI Björkhem et al.\nJournal of lipid research, 42(3), 366-371 (2001-03-20)\nInfants with the cholesterol synthesis defect Smith- Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLO) have reduced activity of the enzyme 7-dehydrocholesterol-7-reductase and accumulate 7-dehydrocholesterol, with the highest concentration in the brain. As a result of the generally reduced content of cholesterol, plasma levels of...\nMaria Tikhonenko et al.\nPloS one, 8(1), e55177-e55177 (2013-02-06)\nThe vasodegenerative phase of diabetic retinopathy is characterized by not only retinal vascular degeneration but also inadequate vascular repair due to compromised bone marrow derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs). We propose that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) deficiency in diabetes...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6596150398254395}
+{"content": "Review of Desi Book Aunty’s Memoir\nGayatri Sethi’s interactive memoir calls on brown folks: “Desi-ish”, “African-ish”, “American-ish”, all to engage, reflect, and claim learning from one’s own lived experiences. Her memoir is only fitting to her namesake mantra, Gayatri, which is believed to create a mindset for personal, collective, and societal atonement in the Hindu tradition.\nBrave Writing for Brave Readers\nReaders familiar with Black feminists, activists, and abolitionists, will be delighted to find that Sethi’s memoir is filled with brave \"revelations\" on how one might strengthen capacities for seeking individual and collective liberation. Grounded in Black feminist thought, she serves as a desi translator, sharing how Black feminism advances “Pyarful Languages of liberation” (Sethi, p. 257). The memoir is an exercise in how people of the desi diaspora committed to anti-racism might be brave and cultivate cultural humility and radical love, both themes woven throughout Sethi’s poetry. In this review, I engage with components of Sethi’s “Pyarful Languages of liberation:” truth, reckoning, accountability, and liberation.\nTruth: “Why Identify”\nSethi emboldens marginalised and minority readers in her narrative poetry, leaving room for brave readers to doodle their own stories about being courageous in the face of oppression, destructive feedback, and displacement. Each page in this memoir is an ode to Black feminists such as Audre Lorde and her wisdom,“if i did not define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive”. In her opening poem, “Why Identify,” Sethi writes:\n“Name all the intersections.\nIf we do not say who we are,\nif we do not claim all our selves,\nwe will be erased.\nWe need to see how we are differently placed\nbefore we can claim to all be one human race.\nIdentify.”\nSharing her own lesson in belonging to self as inextricably linked to understanding one’s social location within hierarchical systems of power and domination. It takes courage and vulnerability to use one’s own stories to illustrate how one might minimise hierarchies of oppression and “be one race.” Her memoir is an example of extending solidarity to all brave readers, but especially for women of colour, such as myself, who “Identify” with the writer’s poems, especially with the one titled “punjabi beti”. Beti denotes a daughter relation in the Punjabi language. Readers will note that Sethi rejects capitalisation of many of her titles which are from the Punjabi language since it does not have any capital letters in the sense the English language does.\nReckoning: “fire for liberation from oppression”\nMany of us in the South Asian diaspora, whether religious, non-religious, secular/atheist, or spiritual, might know someone in our household (or we might even be that someone) who starts the day by striking a match to light up an incense stick. Certainly, readers will experience discomfort from reading the memoir as the author issues content warnings on: systemic racism, anti-Blackness, partition trauma, abuse, interpersonal violence, xenophobia, immigrant trauma, casteism, misogyny, anxiety. The cover is fitting of this memoir calling for a social-political reckoning and presents “fire” multiple times throughout poetic verses: “firewood,” “fire of inquiry,” “fired trauma,” and “fire for liberation from oppression.” Sethi’s creative expansion on Black feminist thought channelled in her poetry invites readers to embrace discomfort and reckon with transformative possibilities around individual and collective healing. Ultimately, this is a memoir that urges a healing and cleansing possibility for the “Desi-ish”, “African-ish”, “American-ish” diaspora through reckoning with oppression. And the cover of “Unbelonging,” illustrated by Divya Sheshadri, captures the essence of the memoir as one which is a reckoning to change one's perceptions about their environment (social, cultural, political) in the manner with which lighting incense serves to purify one’s physical environment.\nAccountability: “Brown Accountability Requires Honesty”\nSethi's expressions of gratitude which some readers may misinterpret as \"rehearing trauma\" is, in essence, a subversive expression of joy. Joy in writing “counter-narratives,” “debunking stereotypes,” and in refusing “to cape for whiteness” amidst the\nsystemic racism and the legacies of settler colonialism, apartheid, partition. For critics who might claim the memoir is depressing, it’s time to lean into the joy which can be found by being subversive in claiming one’s counter-narrative during racist encounters, debunking stereotypes in the choices one makes, and unlearning “internalised oppression.” I find this joyfill subversion most evident in her poem titled, “ungrateful immigrant.” Furthermore, the author leans into Black feminists pedagogy with honesty around how brown folks, including desis can engage in solidarity through her poems titled, “Nah to white feminism” which reads, “The womanism of Black feminists liberates all of humanity. When Black folks are free, we are all free.\n“Nah to white feminism” and “Refusal” read, “What does refusal to align with whiteness culture look like? For me, it is to say nah to all the ways that my culture, identity & spirit are consumed. I do not consent to my own consumption.” Brave readers are invited to consider how they too might hold oneself accountable in refusing to be complicit with one’s own encounters with oppressions. Sethi stands with Black feminists such as bell hooks and points the finger at the culprit: “Imperialist white-supremacist capitalist patriarchal oppression.”\nLiberation: “Who taught me liberation?”\nIn her memoir, Sethi writes her narrative for brown folks, one where “we bear the soul scars of severance from truth.” In Sethi's memoir, readers can begin to imagine what collective liberation might look like for us, given our and our collective scars throughout the desi diaspora. In fact, her memoir leaves a blank page for readers to reflect on with questions such as: Who taught me how to live? Who made it possible for me to know how to thrive?”\nAlthough the book is written with young adults in mind, readers of all ages will find the chance to cultivate an appreciation for their beloveds and see their kin: chosen, adopted, and ancestral as a source for liberation. Certainly, the memoir leaves me inspired to generate opportunities for reflection with the \"Desi-ish”, “African-ish”, “American-ish” folks in my life.\nDr. Gayatri Sethi’s memoir, “Unbelonging” is available for pre-ordering via Mango & Marigold Press.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5579080581665039}
+{"content": "Date of this Version\n4-2020\nAbstract\nA red and white checkered water tower stands atop the hills on Lincoln’s northwest fringe. The tower sustains water pressure and is a waypoint finder for air traffic approaching the Lincoln airfield. In addition to these services, the tower’s checker pattern can symbolize the surrounding patchwork of native unplowed tallgrass prairie that comprises the Nine-Mile Prairie (NMP) Environs. At the core is NMP, a 230-acre public property full of tallgrass prairie biodiversity and Nebraska history. An area surrounding NMP, referred to as the “Environs” in the context of this strategic planning document, is almost entirely grassland or agricultural cropland. The story of NMP Environs includes Nebraska history, diverse and compatible land uses, biodiversity preservation and tallgrass prairie protection. NMP’s future lies not only within the property boundary but equally or of greater importance is the management of the environs around the prairie with compatible land use.\nThe Nine-Mile Prairie Environs Master Plan was initiated by the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (IANR) Center for Grassland Studies. To pool resources and ideas, the IANR Vice Chancellor appointed an Advisory Council for Nine-Mile Prairie which includes representatives of the surrounding landowners (public and private), UNL, City of Lincoln, Lincoln Airport Authority, Lower Platte South Natural Resources District, and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Funding for the project was provided through the University of Nebraska Foundation.\nThe following individuals served on the Advisory Council and provided oversight for the project and review of the planning document: Dr. David Wedin - UNL Center for Grassland Studies; Dr. Steve Waller - Former Interim Director of Grassland Studies; Dr. Walter Schacht - Interim Director of Grassland Studies; Robert McNally - Lincoln Airport Authority; Nicole Fleck-Tooze - City of Lincoln Parks & Recreation; Dan Schulz - Lower Platte South NRD; Neil Dominy - NRCS; Michael Forsberg - Platte Basin Timelapse/UNL; Bill Oberg - Private Property Owner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5229530930519104}
+{"content": "During this time of economic uncertainty, I know there are a lot of individuals stressing over how their bills will be paid or how they will be able to feed their family. I’m no guru..and I’m aware that there are multilevel approaches to acquire solutions for the issue of “scarcity.” Scarcity: shortage, lack, undersupply.. However,…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9845855236053467}
+{"content": "For a 25 to 40 degree curve, a doctor may advise bracing (right scoliosis). If the curve is higher than this, and the skeleton is still immature, a physician may advise surgical treatment. The doctor will consider the list below factors when picking treatment alternatives: Females are more most likely than males to have scoliosis that slowly becomes worse - scoliosis bracing for adults.\nS-shaped curves are common in those with idiopathic scoliosis, whereas C-shaped curves are more common among those with neuromuscular scoliosis. A curve in the center part of the spine is most likely to worsen than a curve in the lower or upper area. rotatory scoliosis. The danger of worsening is lower if the person's bones have actually stopped growing.\nCasting, In infantile scoliosis, a physician might use plaster casting instead of bracing to help the baby's spine become a normal position. The cast connects to the beyond the infant's body, and they will wear it at all times. can scoliosis be cured. As the majority of babies proliferate, the doctor will need to change the cast routinely. can a chiropractor help with scoliosis.\nThe brace will avoid additional curvature, but it will not treat or reverse scoliosis. The person will generally require to use the brace all the time, even at night.\nWhen the bones stop growing, a brace is no longer required - what causes scoliosis. There are two types of brace: The TLSO is plastic, and its design means that it fits nicely around the body's curves.\nChiropractors control the spinal column and supply alternative treatments. It is not a treatment as it does not fix the curvature of the spine.\nHowever, they noted that scientists need to do more research studies to exercise which exercises are most effective. In serious cases, scoliosis can progress over time - what does scoliosis means. In these cases, a physician may advise spinal blend. This surgical treatment reduces the curvature of the spine and avoids scoliosis from getting even worse. mild scoliosis. A cosmetic surgeon may utilize metal rods, hooks, screws, or wires to hold a part of the spinal column directly while the bone heals.\nThey need to avoid sports that jar the back, such as horse riding and contact sports, for a year. In some cases, they may need to use a back brace for about 6 months to support the spinal column.\nThe risks consist of: A rod might move from its proper position, making further surgery essential. This describes when the bones of the spine do not fuse. scoliosis definition. It might be unpleasant and can result in a failure of the rods due to the fact that all metal will fail with exposure to ongoing tension.\nSymptoms in babies, In babies, symptoms can include: a bulge on one side of the chestconsistently lying with the body curved to one side in severe cases, problems with the heart and lungs, leading to shortness of breath and chest discomfort, If an infant does not receive treatment for scoliosis, they will be more at danger of problems later in life, such as impaired heart and lung function - scoliosis pain. can dogs have scoliosis (scoliosis symptoms).\nThe doctor may refer the individual to an orthopedic specialist for more suggestions. Scoliosis refers to an abnormally curved spinal column. It tends to arise in youth or teenage years, and the cause is generally unknown.\nA person ought to speak with a physician if they suspect scoliosis, as early treatment can help avoid future issues. usain bolt scoliosis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7590925693511963}
+{"content": "As the EU prepares to significantly scale up its deployment of blended finance, guarantees, and other risk-sharing tools aimed at stimulating investment in developing countries, it has stated its intention to use its development budget to incentivise private investment in health and education.\nOur Work\nWith rigorous economic research and practical policy solutions, we focus on the issues and institutions that are critical to global development. Explore our core themes and topics to learn more about our work.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9820863604545593}
+{"content": "Full metadata record\nDC Field Value Language dc.contributor.author 신정순 - dc.date.accessioned 2019-01-24T16:30:05Z - dc.date.available 2019-01-24T16:30:05Z - dc.date.issued 2019 - dc.identifier.issn 0270-7314 - dc.identifier.other OAK-24184 - dc.identifier.uri https://dspace.ewha.ac.kr/handle/2015.oak/248202 - dc.description.abstract This paper focuses on an unexplored dimension of fund managers’ timing ability: Market-wide tail risk implied by information in options markets. Constructing the option-implied tail risk, we investigate whether hedge fund managers can strategically time the tail risk through adjusting their exposure to changes of it. Using an extensive sample of equity-oriented hedge funds, we find strong evidence of tail risk timing ability of hedge fund managers. Furthermore, tail risk timing ability brings significant economic value to investors. Top-ranked funds outperform bottom-ranked funds by 5–7% annually after adjusting for risk factors. Our results are robust to various robustness checks. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. - dc.language English - dc.publisher Wiley-Liss Inc. - dc.subject fund performance - dc.subject hedge funds - dc.subject option-implied tail risk - dc.subject tail risk timing - dc.title Do hedge funds time market tail risk? Evidence from option-implied tail risk - dc.type Article - dc.relation.issue 2 - dc.relation.volume 39 - dc.relation.index SSCI - dc.relation.index SCOPUS - dc.relation.startpage 205 - dc.relation.lastpage 237 - dc.relation.journaltitle Journal of Futures Markets - dc.identifier.doi 10.1002/fut.21972 - dc.identifier.wosid WOS:000455132300005 - dc.identifier.scopusid 2-s2.0-85056138533 - dc.author.google Shin J.-S. - dc.author.google Kim M. - dc.author.google Oh D. - dc.author.google Kim T.S. - dc.contributor.scopusid 신정순(54880392100) - dc.date.modifydate 20190325165842 -\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9989503622055054}
+{"content": "Face- Validated Quality Indicators for Appropriateness Of End-Of-Life Care in Children With Serious Illness: A Study Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method.\nAbstract Objective: To develop and face-validate population-level indicators for potential appropriateness of end-of-life care, for children with cancer, neurological conditions, and genetic/congenital conditions, to be applied to administrative health data containing medication and treatment variables. Study design: Modified RAND/University of California at Los Angeles (RAND/UCLA) appropriateness method. We identified potential indicators per illness group through systematic literature review, scoping review, and expert interviews. Three unique expert panels, a cancer (n=19), neurology (n=21), and genetic/congenital (n=17) panel, participated in interviews and rated indicators in individual ratings, group discussions, and second individual ratings. Each indicator was rated on a scale from 1 to 9 for suitability. Consensus was calculated with Interpercentile Range Adjusted for Symmetry formula. Indicators with consensus about unsuitability were removed, those with consensus about suitability were retained, those with lack of consensus deliberated in the group discussion. Experts included pediatricians, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, pharmacologists, care coordinators, general practitioners, social workers from hospitals, care teams, and general practice. Results: Literature review and expert interviews yielded 115 potential indicators for cancer, 111 for neurological conditions, and 99 for genetic/congenital conditions. We combined similar indicators, resulting in respectively 36, 32, and 33 indicators per group. Expert scoring approved 21 indicators for cancer, 24 for neurological conditions, and 23 for genetic/congenital conditions. Conclusions: Our indicators can be applied to administrative data to evaluate appropriateness of children's end-of-life care. Differences from adults' indicators stress the specificity of children's end-of-life care. Individual care and remaining aspects, such as family support, can be evaluated with complementary tools.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7808387279510498}
+{"content": "Date of Conferral\n2021\nDegree\nPh.D.\nSchool\nPsychology\nAdvisor\nJay R. Greiner\nAbstract\nAbstractThe current study sought to understand the phenomena of educational programming and academic self-efficacy. The conceptual framework for this study was based on social cognitive theories of academic self-efficacy and motivation. This qualitative study used interpretive phenomenological analysis to gain a broader understanding of experiences of academic self-efficacy and motivation in college students diagnosed with a specific learning disability. Ten participants were recruited with snowball sampling and semi-structured interviews were conducted to guide this research study. Results of this research support additional analysis as necessary to close the gaps presented in the college transition and campus life of students with a learning disability who have experienced academic self-efficacy and positive student attainment. The self-efficacy of students with a learning disability is manifested in their awareness of their disability and motivation to succeed as college level students. Fifty percent of the participants shared feelings of isolation and limited support to campus life. Participants also shared a commitment to being part of a campus life and working to meet the rigor required of college-level students. Students who pursued accommodations and campus support reported a reduction in stress and pressure. The research findings support the need for increased understanding of learning-disabled student embarrassment and relevance to stigma and labeling research. This understanding will inform special programs as they monitor and assist college students with a learning disability, who are striving for academic self efficacy, and career goal attainment leading to positive social change.\nRecommended Citation\nAdams, Nicole Renee, \"Self-Efficacy of College Students with a Learning Disability During Freshman Year\" (2021).\nWalden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 10875. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/10875", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6117106676101685}
+{"content": "A “Very Narrow Aisle Racking” layout, reduces aisles, typically by about 40%, utilizing specialized reach trucks. VNA layouts are ideal for where space is expensive & has a good ceiling height.\nBy allowing VNA fork lift trucks to operate in aisles, up to half the width required in conventional adjustable beam pallet racking, Very narrow aisle racking makes excellent use of floor space and maximizes the height at which goods can be stacked.\nThey are also useful where there are insufficient pick slots at ground level. In such cases, a man-up order picker truck can be used for elevated order picking on both sides of the aisle.\nAll pallets are accessible to the lift truck. Ideal for slow and medium movers. Maximum flexibility – if slots are assigned randomly, as soon as one is empty, it can be filled. Minimum doubling of storage capacity. Fewer picking errors. Improved turnaround times, leading to better customer service.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9641166925430298}
+{"content": "Bihar Tourism partners with Thrillophilia NEW DELHI: As the Indian travel industry picks up its pace after several pandemic lockdowns, wonderful experiences now await travellers across the country. Recently, the tourism industry has noticed a trend in people’s approach to travel, as they are now looking for diverse travel experiences online. A prime example is a recent partnership between Thrillophilia – a popular platform to book the most remarkable domestic and international travel experiences – and Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation.\nFor this partnership, Thrillophilia and Bihar Tourism are bringing the best travel experiences of Bihar on the Thrillophilia platform while also facilitating API’s for these experiences that any global OTA can consume. They are also promoting these experiences across India, leveraging their strong presence on all digital platforms. After exploring the length and breadth of Bihar, Thrillophilia has curated diverse experiences that local tour operators of Bihar can deliver. These Bihar experiences include historically immersive trips in cities like Patna, Vaishali, and Bodhgaya, cultural experiences such as the Bhagalpur silk tour and spiritual walks, adventure experiences such as wildlife safari, paramotoring, and more.\nThrillophilia has also collaborated with exclusive BSTDC hotels, creating lucrative deals that encourage travellers to plan a holiday to Bihar. Furthermore, their team worked closely with local tour operators and activity providers to enhance the overall holiday experience of travellers with premium services. So, this project has come as a boon to the local tour operators and other businesses dependent on tourism when travel is working its way out of an all-time low.\nMr. Prabhakar, I.A.S and Managing Director of Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation, shares, “Government of Bihar has observed that there is a lot of potential in the development of the Experiential and Adventure tourism in Bihar. Bihar has a rich cultural heritage with a number of religious and historical monuments along with the presence of abundant wildlife and natural beauty. The State attracts a large number of tourists from India and abroad. This partnership presents a great opportunity to showcase new tourism products in the experiential and adventure tourism category. Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation, through this partnership with Thrillophilia, aims to promote Bihar as an attractive and round the year tourism destination by offering multiple high-quality experiential tourism products. This would help the State become a leading tourist destination for the Experiential and Adventure tours in the country.”\nAbhishek Daga, the co-founder of Thrillophilia, shares, “It has been an exciting journey to digitalise experiences for Bihar Tourism and bring them on the map anew. From mapping out the tours and activities on-ground to working on the back-end for successful execution of tech & content, and finally making these experiences reach a diverse audience of 50M travellers, our teams led each challenge with triumph. It brings me immense pleasure to say that all experiences are now live on Thrillophilia for travellers to explore and book. These experiences are also available on the Thrillophilia travel agent network, and via API’s that any global OTA can consume.”\nAs the partnership proliferates, both Thrillophilia and Bihar Tourism are excited to promote experiential travel in Bihar. Being an underexplored state, Bihar has many diverse experiences in culture, heritage, and nature. So, it was about time that a prominent travel platform tapped into them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.903109073638916}
+{"content": "Sovereign Debt: A Modern Greek Tragedy - About this Lecture\nChristopher Waller, senior vice president and director of Research, led the presentation and discussion on “Sovereign Debt: A Modern Greek Tragedy” on May 8, 2012, as part of the St. Louis Fed’s “Dialogue with the Fed” series. After his presentation, Waller and economists Christopher Neely and Fernando Martin took questions from the audience. The Q&A was moderated by Julie Stackhouse, senior vice president of Banking Supervision and Regulation.\nIn 2012, the world faced a major financial crisis for the second time in five years. Whereas the first crisis in 2007-2008 was driven by excessive mortgage debt owed by households, the crisis in 2012 was driven by excessive government debt owed by entire countries. Waller first explored the reasons why a country’s ability to borrow to finance current spending can be very beneficial. However, since the rewards of borrowing are felt immediately and the pain is postponed until the future, it can be very tempting to borrow for short-term gains while downplaying the pain to come. As a result, debt burdens can rise to unsustainable levels, leading to crisis and austerity. In examining the reasons behind the current sovereign debt crisis in Europe, Waller explained the history of the formation of the European Union (EU), which focused on the creation of a monetary union, not a fiscal union. While it established five criteria for membership (concerning long-term interest rates, inflation, exchange rates, deficit-to-GDP and debt-to-GDP), no contingencies were made for a secession or ouster of a nation. In addition, when Greece won entry to the EU in 2000, it met none of the five criteria.\nSeveral “great shocks” in 2009 and 2010 then woke up the financial markets to the risk of default on European sovereign debt, which led to increased interest rates because financial markets no longer viewed Italian, Greek, Irish, Portuguese and Spanish debt as close substitutes for German bonds.\nGet notified about upcoming events and videos. This popular lecture series, open to the public, addresses key issues of the day. It also provides the opportunity to ask questions of Fed experts.\nViews expressed are not necessarily those of the St. Louis Fed or Federal Reserve System. Contact Us\nEllen Amato | 314‑202‑9909", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.505868136882782}
+{"content": "Braking and Stopping – Braking Systems\nWARNING: Properly functioning braking systems\nare critical to ensure safety. If you experience a problem with the brake pedal, brake caliper, or any component of a Model Y braking system, contact Tesla immediately.\nModel Y has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that\nprevents the wheels from locking when you apply maximum brake pressure. This improves steering control during heavy braking in most road conditions. During emergency braking conditions, the ABS constantly monitors the speed of each wheel and varies the brake pressure according to the grip available. The alteration of brake pressure can be felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal. This demonstrates that the ABS is operating and is not a cause for concern. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsing.\nThe (ABS) indicator briefly flashes yellow\non the touchscreen when you first start Model Y. If this indicator lights up at any other time, an ABS fault has occurred and the ABS is not operating. Contact Tesla. The braking system remains fully operational and is not affected by an ABS failure. However, braking distances may increase. Drive cautiously and avoid heavy braking.\nIf the touchscreen displays red (!) BRAKE\nindicator at any time other than briefly when you first start Model Y, a brake system fault is detected, or the level of the brake fluid is low. Contact Tesla immediately. Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes firm to bring the vehicle to a stop when safe to do so.\nIf the touchscreen displays yellow (!)\nBRAKE indicator at any time, a brake booster fault is detected. Apply steady pressure and keep the brakes firm to bring the vehicle to a stop when safe to do so. Hydraulic Boost Compensation will be active Emergency Braking\nIn an emergency, fully press the brake pedal and\nmaintain firm pressure, even on low traction surfaces. The ABS varies the braking pressure to each wheel according to the amount of traction available. This prevents wheels from locking and ensures that you stop as safely as possible.\nWARNING: Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing\nso interrupts operation of the ABS and can increase braking distance.\nWARNING: Always maintain a safe distance from\nthe vehicle in front of you and be aware of hazardous driving conditions. While the ABS can improve stopping distance, it cannot overcome the laws of physics. It also does not prevent the danger of hydroplaning (where a layer of water prevents direct contact between the tires and the road).\nAutomatic Emergency Braking is designed to\nautomatically brake in situations where a collision is considered imminent.\nWARNING: Automatic Emergency Braking is not\ndesigned to prevent a collision. At best, it can minimize the impact of a frontal collision by attempting to reduce your driving speed. Depending on Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid a collision can result in serious injury or death.\nCAUTION: In emergency situations, if the brakes\nare not functioning properly, press and hold the Park button on the drive stalk to bring the vehicle to a stop. Do not use this method to stop the vehicle unless absolutely necessary. Brake Disc Wiping\nTo ensure your brakes remain responsive in cold and\nwet weather, Model Y is equipped with brake disc wiping. When cold and wet weather is detected, this feature repeatedly applies an imperceptible amount of brake force to clear away water from the surface of the brake discs. Hydraulic Fade Compensation\nYour vehicle is also equipped with hydraulic fade\ncompensation. This feature assists in monitoring brake system pressure and ABS activity for instances of lower brake performance. If lower brake performance is detected (for example, as a result of brake fade, or cold or wet conditions), you may feel the brake pedal pull away from your foot, detect some noise, and notice a strong increase in vehicle braking. Continue to press the brake pedal without releasing or “pumping” them— brake as you normally would.\nCAUTION: If brakes are not functioning properly,\nstop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact Tesla Service. If necessary, use the Park button to stop the vehicle in case of emergency\nWARNING: Always maintain a safe driving\ndistance from the vehicle in front of you and exercise caution when driving conditions are hazardous. Do not rely on brake disc wiping or hydraulic fade compensation to act as a substitute for adequately applying the brakes. Hydraulic Boost Compensation\nModel Y is equipped with a brake booster that provides\na mechanical advantage that effectively activates the brakes when the brake pedal is pressed. Hydraulic boost compensation provides mechanical assist in the event of a brake booster failure. If a brake booster failure is detected, the brake pedal may feel harder to press and you may hear some noise when you press the brake pedal. To stop the vehicle, apply adequate steady force on the brake pedal without releasing or “pumping” them. Exercise caution while driving and maintain a safe distance as brake pedal responsiveness and braking performance may be degraded. Regenerative Braking\nWhenever Model Y is moving and your foot is off the\naccelerator, regenerative braking slows down Model Y and feeds any surplus energy back to the Battery. By anticipating your stops and reducing or removing pressure from the accelerator pedal to slow down, you can take advantage of regenerative braking to increase driving range. Of course, this is no substitute for regular braking when needed for safety.\nNOTE: If regenerative braking is aggressively slowing\nModel Y (such as when your foot is completely off the accelerator pedal at highway speeds), the brake lights turn on to alert others that you are slowing down.\nNOTE: Installing winter tires with aggressive compound\nand tread design may result in temporarily-reduced regenerative braking power. However, your vehicle is designed to continuously recalibrate itself, and after changing tires it will increasingly restore regenerative braking power after some moderate-torque straight-line accelerations. For most drivers this occurs after a short period of normal driving, but drivers who normally accelerate lightly may need to use slightly harder accelerations while the recalibration is in progress.\nWARNING: In snowy or icy conditions Model Y\nmay experience traction loss during regenerative braking.\nThe amount of energy fed back to the Battery using\nregenerative braking can depend on the current state of the Battery. For example, regenerative braking may be limited if the Battery is already fully charged or if the ambient temperature is too cold.\nNOTE: If regenerative braking is limited, a dashed line\ndisplays on the energy bar. Stopping Mode\nRegenerative braking decelerates Model Y whenever you\nrelease the accelerator pedal when driving. You can choose what you want Model Y to do once the driving speed has been reduced to a very low speed (almost at a stop) and both the accelerator pedal and brake pedal are released. While in Park, touch Controls > Driving > Stopping Mode and choose from these options:\n• CREEP: When close to, or at, a complete stop, the\nmotor continues to apply torque, moving Model Y slowly forward (in Drive) or backwards (in Reverse), similar to a conventional vehicle with an automatic transmission. In some situations, such as on a steep hill or driveway, you may need to press the accelerator pedal to continue moving or to prevent Model Y from moving in the opposite direction.\nWARNING: Never rely on CREEP to apply\nenough torque to prevent your vehicle from rolling down a hill. Always press the brake pedal to remain stopped or the accelerator pedal to proceed up the hill. Failure to do so can result in property damage and/or a collision.\n• HOLD: Maximizes range and reduces brake wear by\ncontinuing to provide regenerative braking at speeds lower than with the Creep and Roll settings. When Model Y stops, the brakes are automatically applied without you having to put your foot on the brake pedal. Whether stopped on a flat surface or a hill, Vehicle Hold keeps the brake applied, provided your foot remains off the accelerator and brake pedals.\nWARNING: Never rely on HOLD to adequately\ndecelerate or fully stop your vehicle. Many factors can contribute to a longer stopping distance, including downward slopes, and reduced or limited regenerative braking. Always be prepared to use the brake pedal to adequately decelerate or stop.\n• ROLL: When close to, or at, a complete stop, Model Y\nbecomes free rolling like a vehicle in Neutral. Therefore, if stopped on a slope, Model Y will roll downward. The brake does not engage, and the motor does not apply torque (until the accelerator pedal is pressed).\nNOTE: If you choose CREEP or ROLL, you can still\nuse Vehicle Hold to apply the brakes. However, you will need to briefly press the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped.\nWARNING: Press the brake pedal if Model Y moves\nwhen unsafe to do so. It is your responsibility to stay alert and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Failure to do so can result in serious damage, injury, or death.\nWARNING: Do not rely on regenerative braking\nand your chosen Stopping Mode to keep you and your vehicle safe. Various factors such as driving with a heavy vehicle load, on a steep hill, or on wet or icy roads affect deceleration rate and the distance at which Model Y will come to a stop. Drive attentively and always stay prepared to use the brake pedal to stop as appropriate based on traffic and road conditions.\nWARNING: Forward Collision Warning and\nAutomatic Emergency Braking do not operate when driving at very low speeds. Do not rely on these features to warn you, or to prevent or reduce the impact of a collision.\nNOTE: Your chosen setting is retained in your Driver\nProfile until you manually change it. Parking Brake\nTo engage the parking brake, touch\nControls > Safety & Security > Parking Brake and follow the onscreen instructions. You can also engage the parking brake by pressing and holding the button on the end of the drive stalk while in Park.\nNOTE: The parking brake operates on the rear wheels\nonly, and is independent of the pedal-operated brake system.\nWARNING: In snowy or icy conditions the rear\nwheels may not have sufficient traction to prevent Model Y from sliding down a slope, particularly if not using winter tires. Avoid parking on hills in snowy or icy conditions. You are always responsible for parking safely.\nWARNING: Your Model Y may display an alert if\nthe road is too steep to safely park on, or if the parking brakes are not properly engaged. These alerts are for guidance purposes only and are not a substitute for the driver’s judgment of safe parking conditions, including specific road or weather conditions. Do not depend on these alerts to determine whether or not it is safe to park at any location. You are always responsible for parking safely.\nWhen you manually apply the parking\nbrake using the touchscreen (Controls > Safety & Security > Parking Brake), or by pressing and holding the button on the end of the drive stalk when in Park, the red parking brake indicator (P) PARK lights up on the touchscreen.\nIf the parking brake experiences an\nelectrical issue, the amber parking brake indicator (P) lights up and a fault message displays at the top of the touchscreen.\nCAUTION: In the unlikely event that Model Y loses\nelectrical power, you cannot access the touchscreen and are therefore unable to release the parking brake without first jump starting Model Y Brake Wear\nModel Y brake pads are equipped with wear indicators.\nA wear indicator is a thin metal strip attached to the brake pad that squeals as it rubs against the rotor when the pad wears down. This squealing sound indicates that the brake pads have reached the end of their service life and require replacement. To replace the brake pads, contact Tesla Service.\nBrakes must be periodically inspected visually by\nremoving the tire and wheel. Additionally, Tesla recommends cleaning and lubricating the brake calipers every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during winter months. WARNING: Neglecting to replace worn brake pads damages the braking system and can result in a braking hazard.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5430396795272827}
+{"content": "Most of our Inframat Pros come with a Mylar space blanket. If you can’t find your blanket, check the packaging. If your device did not come with one, you can always purchase one from our store.\nWith a Mylar space blanket, you can enhance your experience with your natural gemstone heat therapy mat. This foil blanket is specifically designed to trap heat and reflect it downward, creating a personal far-infrared sauna.\nUnwrap the Mylar space blanket, turn on the Inframat Pro, lay on the device, cover yourself with the blanket—you have created your own personal infrared sauna. The benefit of which is exponential for your wellness journey. A sauna can:\nIncreases circulation Helps with weight loss Detoxes the body Relieve stress And more\nOver the years, infrared saunas have become quite popular for their ability to detox the body, make your skin glow and even help eliminate water retention.\nWhen you use the Mylar space blanket with your gemstone heat therapy mat as a sauna, you will start sweating, which enhances the detoxification process.\nThe deep penetrating far-infrared heat soothes your joints, nerves and tissues. This process opens your pores to rid your body of waste, clearing your skin. Additionally, if your mat has photon lights, you can boost collagen production, which causes new skin cells to replace old ones, giving your skin a younger and more vibrant look.\nTake your sessions to the next level and create your own personal luxury spa in the comfort of your own home.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7679305076599121}
+{"content": "Artificial Intelligence applications in the telecommunications industry are increasingly helping CSPs manage, optimize and maintain not only infrastructure, but also customer support operations. Network optimization, predictive maintenance, virtual assistants and RPA are all examples of use cases where AI has impacted the telecom industry, delivering enhanced CX and added value for enterprises.\nAs Big Data tools and applications become more available and sophisticated, AI can be expected to continue to accelerate growth in this highly competitive space. Visual engagement is way beyond just a tool to help you ‘see what your customer sees’ – it’s a centerpiece of the digital transformation. It’s a journey that enables organizations to add vision to more touchpoints, use cases, and departments over time, while automating repetitive tasks. As organizations advance along the path toward Visual Transformation, their visual offerings become more mature. This maturity improves their level of service, enhances the customer and employee experience, optimizes costs, and generates revenues from upsells.\nIn addition, gather relevant success stories and share these experiences with your staff. Customer success stories provide new users with examples of how other companies effectively used Visual Assistance. This knowledge helps new users feel more confident and comfortable with adopting the new technology.Of course, the selected vendor or third party should have the best practices, know-how and the track record in their Visual Assistance implementation processes.\nVodafone – which has implemented TechSee’s technology and saw a 68% improvement in customer satisfaction – introduced its new chatbot TOBi to handle a range of customer service questions. The chatbot scales responses to simple customer queries, delivering the speed that subscribers demand. Nokia’s virtual assistant MIKA suggests solutions to network issues, leading to a 20% to 40% improvement to its first-time resolution rate.\nThe next step of a Visual Transformation is where guided assistance walks a customer through the process of capturing specific images before speaking to a live representative. In many cases, these are repetitive tasks that customers can achieve in self-service without involving a live rep at all, such as warranty verification, returns, product registration, and installation. If more help is needed, a warm transfer can allow a remote agent to access the visuals and pick up the case immediately.\nMore info: jncia", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6884534358978271}
+{"content": "Abstract\nMost models for transfers of radionuclides through the food chain typically assume that the radioactivity is initially deposited in chemically available forms. It is known, however, that releases of radionuclides in the form of hot particles may significantly influence their environmental transfers and uptake to the food chain. This study presents models for time changes in 90Sr and 137Cs in milk which incorporate hot particle contamination using observed rates of hot particle dissolution following the Chernobyl accident. A general equation is presented for the influence of hot particles on overall ingestion doses. As expected from previous work, fallout of hot particles significantly influences time changes in radionuclide activity concentrations in foodstuffs. It is also shown that incorporation of radionuclides in hot particles influences time-integrated ingestion doses. For a situation in which a large proportion (90-100%) of fallout is in slowly dissolving hot particles, time-integrated ingestion doses from 90Sr and 137Cs are reduced by a factor of approximately two compared to the case where all radioactivity is deposited in bioavailable forms. However, the influence of rapidly dissolving hot particles on time-integrated ingestion doses is relatively minor. Remaining significant uncertainties in dose estimates are discussed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9967971444129944}
+{"content": "Chronic fatigue, burnout and rising depression levels are on the rise across Western civilisation. Stress, pollutants and nutrient-poor foods can all contribute to these often-crippling syndromes, with many people operating from a base of regular exhaustion. When our bodies are deficient or low in essential nutrient levels, it can often compound feelings of lethargy and low mood. Our Energy + Mood formulation is designed to restore these all-important energy and mood levels.\nB12\nVitamin B12 does not occur naturally within the body and needs to be consumed through certain food products or by way of supplementary oral consumption or injection. Many people are deficient in B12 without realising it. Due to its key role in energy production, those deficient in this vitamin will experience a boost in energy once optimum levels are reached. It is also contributes to the general function of the immune system.\nResearch has linked B12 deficiencies to osteoporosis and macular degeneration; ensuring adequate levels of this vitamin are key for bone and eye health. B12 has also been shown to support the production of serotonin, one of our body’s key mood regulating neurotransmitters.\nB6\nVitamin B6 is required for the creation of key mood-regulating chemicals such as serotonin and GABA. As a result, a deficiency in this vitamin can cause mood swings and associated depression. A known immune booster, B6 also contributes to a reduction in fatigue levels. Research also indicates that B6 decreases levels of homocysteine in the body. High levels of this amino acid have been linked to depression and other mental illnesses.\nFolic acid\nFolic acid, also known as folate or Vitamin B9, aids the conversion of food into fuel for the body, producing energy. Deficiencies in this key supplement have been linked to a heightened risk of depression. Folic acid increases the receptiveness of depression patients to antidepressant medication. Research indicates that together with a B12 supplement, folic acid can lower the risk of stroke due to its key role in managing homocysteine levels (raised levels of this hormone can put one at risk of developing cardiovascular conditions).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9418129324913025}
+{"content": "Blog by Joanne Johnson In recent years, government organizations, nonprofits, celebrities, and others have caught the media’s attention with their work to end bullying. As technology progresses, bullying continues to be a significant threat for today’s youth. Anti-bullying campaigns are becoming as common as those against smoking, drinking, and drugs. As the public continues to …", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9524539709091187}
+{"content": "Robotic Process Automation (RPA) offers a range of demonstrable business benefits. Yet, the technology is new enough that adopters may be concerned about the time it takes to realize value and Return on Investment (ROI) from an RPA project. This paper highlights the drivers of time-to-value for RPA. Based on real user reviews of UiPath on IT Central Station, it discusses the importance of having a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), end-to-end automation, cost savings, time savings, reductions in human errors and more.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8250941634178162}
+{"content": "Marketing leaders must build a diverse, adaptable range of team capabilities to meet expanding responsibilities and keep their brands competitive amid rapid marketplace shifts. Utilize this research to help you build an agile marketing organization with a few simple recommendations:\nDevelop a plan to adopt the right agile marketing approach Build a flexible team with broad skills across multiple areas of expertise Assess critical skills and align with external resources to fill any gaps Empower your agile marketing organization with the right tools and technology to support collaboration\nTo download report,\nCLICK HERE.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7962163090705872}
+{"content": "Increasing electrification and use of alternative drive systems will force companies to shift their product portfolios, including supply chains where battery manufacturers are becoming critical players. Still, only a low number of companies analyzed by ISS ESG have currently reported clear strategies to shift their portfolios or to develop digital capacity.\nIn a new episode of the ‘Foreword’ video series dedicated to mobility transformation, ISS ESG Analyst Christopher Kuales explains how investors can identify the companies best positioned to capitalize from developments in the mobility sector.\nISS ESG FOREWORD\nForeword, ISS ESG’s video series, is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver a precise and succinct view and forecast on all things ESG across the globe. Each episode features experts with deep and long-standing expertise in covering issues of import to those within the ESG industry. Corporate and investment professionals will find the series particularly helpful as our experts discuss ways and means of achieving a greener and more sustainable portfolio while highlighting resources and tools designed to meet challenges faced by ESG practitioners. The Foreword series is also directed at those seeking to stay abreast of the latest global trends and developments in the area of responsible investment, sustainability, impact investing, CSR reporting, ESG disclosures, and more.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9952157139778137}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe present a broadband (∼0.5-79 keV) spectral and temporal analysis of multiple NuSTAR observations combined with archival Suzaku and Chandra data of NGC 4945, the brightest extragalactic source at 100 keV. We observe hard X-ray (>10 keV) flux and spectral variability, with flux variations of a factor of two on timescales of 20 ks. A variable primary continuum dominates the high-energy spectrum (>10 keV) in all states, while the reflected/scattered flux that dominates at E <10 keV stays approximately constant. From modeling the complex reflection/transmission spectrum, we derive a Compton depth along the line of sight of τ\nThomson∼ 2.9, and a global covering factor for the circumnuclear gas of ∼0.15. This agrees with the constraints derived from the high-energy variability, which implies that most of the high-energy flux is transmitted rather than Compton-scattered. This demonstrates the effectiveness of spectral analysis at constraining the geometric properties of the circumnuclear gas, and validates similar methods used for analyzing the spectra of other bright, Compton-thick active galactic nuclei (AGNs). The lower limits on the e-folding energy are between 200 and 300 keV, consistent with previous BeppoSAX, Suzaku, and Swift Burst Alert Telescope observations. The accretion rate, estimated from the X-ray luminosity and assuming a bolometric correction typical of type 2 AGN, is in the range ∼0.1-0.3 λ Edddepending on the flux state. The substantial observed X-ray luminosity variability of NGC 4945 implies that large errors can arise from using single-epoch X-ray data to derive L/L Eddvalues for obscured AGNs. All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Astronomy and Astrophysics Space and Planetary Science", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8196724057197571}
+{"content": "This webinar covers the 20 things we know from experience you have to have made decisions about before you enter into a negotiation with your spouse for separating your assets and your family.\nIt covers the specific things you will need to work on – with our help, we can ensure you get what you need for yourself and your family, fast and effectively.\nWe have engaged a panel of experts including accountants, family lawyers, mortgage brokers, child psychologists, parenting experts, financial advisers, and other specialists who will give you specific advice on how to prepare well.\nYou can buy separate modules for $99 each or a package with all four modules for $350.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5597291588783264}
+{"content": "Tribunals urgently need investment Employment Lawyers claim\nOct 2021\nThe Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) has described the functioning of Tribunals as moving “at a snail’s pace”, threatening access to justice for both claimants and employers. It called on the Ministry of Justice to urgently invest in more staff and judges to ensure tribunals run smoothly and quickly after overuse and loss of staff due to the pandemic. The ELA added that years of under-resourcing had hindered the tribunal’s ability to serve their purpose, and the pandemic had been “the straw that broke the camel’s back”.\nThis follows an ELA survey of over 700 employment lawyers earlier this year. More than 40% reported waiting more than a year for their clients’ cases to come to tribunal. Respondents also noted that cases coming to tribunal are also taking significantly longer to resolve, with final hearings often delayed.\nOn a more positive note the survey reported that both lawyers and tribunals had adapted to remote hearings. Almost all saw online hearings as at least “somewhat effective”, with more than half feeling they were “very effective”.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5088297128677368}
+{"content": "Recanalized umbilical vein in portal hypertension.AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1982 Dec; 139(6):1107-10.AA\nExperience with splenoportography suggests that patency of the umbilical vein occurs in about 9% of the patients with portal hypertension. A widely patent umbilical vein might serve as a decompressive portosystemic shunt. Percutaneous transhepatic portography was performed in 107 patients with cirrhosis of the liver and portal hypertension. A patent umbilical vein was found in 28 patients (26%). This finding significantly paralleled the number and size of other collateral veins, apart from gastroesophageal varices. No significant relation was found between umbilical vein patency and portal pressure, extrahepatic shunting, variceal bleeding, or ascites. It is concluded that a large patent umbilical vein does not effectively relieve portal hypertension, prevent gastroesophageal varices, or protect against variceal bleeding or ascites.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology,vol. 139, no. 6, 1982, pp. 1107-10. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1982;139(6):1107-10. AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology, 139(6), 1107-10. AJR Am J Roentgenol.1982;139(6):1107-10. PubMed PMID: 6983253.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9522356986999512}
+{"content": "When creating your outdoor living, and renovating your garden space, we often like for you to consider drought tolerant Xeriscapes. With a focus on low water consumption and native plantings a Xeriscape can thrive and flourish year round and needs much less water than a thirsty lawn requires.\nIn Southern California, where water is a valuable natural resource in limited supply, conserving through a Xeriscape not only naturalizes your surroundings are but can be designed to produce beautiful year round blooms and is typically much easier to maintain than mowing a traditional lawn.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9901864528656006}
+{"content": "Hy-Gen Growth Set 1lt\n$30.00 inc. GST\nHY-GEN® HYDRO GROWTH is a\nvegetative, growth stage specific nutrient. It is suitable for NFT (Nutrient Film Technique), expanded clay, perlite and various other inert soilless substrates. Two-part nutrients have been carefully formulated and balanced using advanced ion chemistry ensuring maximum solubility. HYDRO GROWTH nutrients also work well as foliar sprays.\nIN STOCK\nDescription\nAll nutrient levels are carefully calculated and formulated to ensure that the ratios between nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium, potassium, magnesium and trace elements are optimised for maximum availability. These elements are needed to ensure rapid stem and leaf growth and can support the transition into early flowering and are needed to accommodate the plant’s changing nutrient requirements.\nCalcium is responsible for maintaining strong cell structure and vigour. During the late growth stage additional calcium ensures a high number of flowers are produced and retained by the plant. A lack of calcium can lead to a large number of flowers aborting before they can transition into the fruiting stage.\nHY-GEN® HYDRO GROWTH is formulated to meet the requirements throughout growth and is designed for use during the first stages of flowering. It should be used in conjunction with HY-GEN® HYDRO BLOOM to guarantee an optimal transition. It’s important to have a\ngrowth specific and flower specific nutrient to achieve outstanding results.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8307892084121704}
+{"content": "Neurotransmission operates on a millisecond timescale but is changed by normal experience or neuropathology over days to months. Despite the importance of long-term neurotransmitter dynamics, no technique exists to track these changes in a subject from day to day over extended periods of time. Here we describe and characterize a microsensor that can detect the neurotransmitter dopamine with subsecond temporal resolution over months in vivo in rats and mice.\nAnimals Behavior, Animal Biosensing Techniques Dopamine Electrochemistry Electrodes, Implanted Equipment Design Equipment Failure Analysis Mesencephalon Mice Microelectrodes Miniaturization Monitoring, Ambulatory Neurotransmitter Agents Rats Reproducibility of Results Sensitivity and Specificity", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6245130300521851}
+{"content": "Feihu Xu, University of Science and Technology of China\nQuantum mechanics reveals that at its core, the world is not as it seems – it is far more interesting.\nIn the quantum world, outcomes are counter-intuitive, differing from what we expect based on our everyday experiences. The particle physicist Richard Feynman remarked that this means we seem to have to walk “a logical tightrope” when we talk about a quantum system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7899013757705688}
+{"content": "Mindfulness is a term used to describe a certain way of paying attention in the present moment. It has gained popularity in the West through a surge of interest in Buddhism, but it can be practiced alongside many belief traditions or as a secular exercise. Mindfulness comes from a nonjudgmental place of attention and acceptance toward our minds, our bodies, and our feelings. While meditation practices often incorporate mindfulness, it can also be practiced while doing everyday activities. Mindfulness begets mindfulness: the practice increases our ability to be aware, awake, accepting, and less reactive, which can change how we relate to the world.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7072795629501343}
+{"content": "We mapped global changes in miRNA and mRNA profiles spanning the first wave of spermatogenesis using prepubertal (Postnatal Day 8 [P8]), pubertal (P16), and adolescent (P24)\nMus musculus testes and identified the differential expression of 67 miRNAs and 8226 mRNAs. These two data sets were integrated into miRNA-dependent regulatory networks based on miRWalk predictions. In a network representing the P8 to P16 transition, downregulation of four miRNAs and upregulation of 19 miRNAs were linked with 81 upregulated target mRNAs and 228 downregulated target mRNAs, respectively. Furthermore, during the P16 to P24 transition, two miRNAs were downregulated, and eight miRNAs were upregulated, which linked with 64 upregulated mRNAs and 389 downregulated mRNAs, respectively. Only three of the miRNAs present in the network (miR-34b-5p, miR-34c, and miR-449a) showed a progressive increase from P8 through P16 to P24, while the remaining miRNAs in the network showed statistically significant changes in their levels either during the P8 to P16 transition or during the P16 to P24 transition. Analysis of the chromosomal location of these differentially expressed miRNAs showed that 14 out of 25 miRNAs upregulated from P8 to P16, and 18 out of 40 miRNAs upregulated from P8 to P24 were X-linked. This is suggestive of their escape from meiotic sex chromosome inactivation and postmeiotic sex chromatin. This integrated network of miRNA-level and mRNA-level changes in mouse testis during the first wave of spermatogenesis is expected to build a base for evaluating the role of miRNA-mediated gene expression regulation in maturing mammalian testis. Mus musculusTestis: Global Regulatory Insights Generated by miRNA-mRNA Network Analysis,\" Biology of Reproduction 91(3), (13 August 2014). https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.114.119305", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9244092702865601}
+{"content": "Due to the air ambulance market that frequently results in surprise bills, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a proposed rule that requires plans, issuers of individual health insurance coverage, and providers of air ambulance services to submit detailed data regarding air ambulance services specified in the reporting requirements of the “No Surprises Act.” The proposed rule also allows HHS to collect data related to market trends and costs in an effort to address air ambulance expenses.Continue reading\nOver 135 rural hospitals have closed since 2010 with hundreds more identified as vulnerable based on performance levels. Despite the challenge’s rural facilities face, access to emergency services and higher-level outpatient services are necessary. A new model for rural hospitals developed by Congress aims to provide an alternative model for these hospitals.Continue reading\nOn July 1, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an interim final rule that aims to give patients additional protections from surprise medical bills. Specifically, the interim rule established protections from “surprise billing and excessive cost-sharing” for consumers receiving health care items and services. It also prohibits out-of-network charges for ancillary services without advance notice. The initial round of regulations applies to group health plans, health insurance issuers, health care providers and facilities, air ambulance services, among others. Most of the consumer protections included in the interim final rule take effect on January 1, 2022.Continue reading\nWith the COVID lockdown, the law enforcement agencies, including the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the local US Attorneys’ Offices, and the state enforcement agencies worked on a limited basis for much of 2020 and 2021 to present date. The slowdown in enforcement in 2020 due to the pandemic was reflected in the civil fraud recoveries for that year. The DOJ reported $2.2 billion in settlement and judgments for civil cases in the fiscal year 2020 (from October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2020), which was down from the over $3 billion recovered in the fiscal year 2019 and was the lowest civil fraud recovery in a decade. The percentage of healthcare recovery was higher, totaling approximately $1.8 billion in 2020, or over 80% of the recovery of all civil fraud cases.Continue reading\nThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently settled its ninth enforcement action under HIPAA’s right of access provisions. This settlement demonstrates OCR’s continued focus on ensuring covered entities provide patients timely access to their medical records at a reasonable cost.Continue reading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7117273807525635}
+{"content": "LONG BEACH, Calif. --- Boeing will continue assuring the C-17 Globemaster III's worldwide mission readiness through a follow-on contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense, valued at up to $23.8 billion including potential options and incentives over ten years. The program is currently funded through September 2024 with a Phase I award of $3.5 billion.\nUnder the agreement, Boeing will continue performing critical sustainment activities, including engineering, field support, and material management, for the global fleet of 275 aircraft. The contract provides additional funding for new work scope such as international staffing to augment maintenance efforts and cyber security work statement.\n\"The C-17 continues to serve as the strategic airlift workhorse for the nation, as evidenced by its impressive performance in the recent airlift of more than 124,000 evacuees from Afghanistan in an around-the-clock operation,\" said Brig. Gen. Darren Cole, Air Mobility Command (AMC) director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection. \"As the command responsible for operating the U.S. Air Force C-17 fleet, AMC looks forward to the continued partnership with our Boeing teammates as we work to keep the Globemaster fleet healthy for years to come.\"\nThis performance-based logistics (PBL) contract builds on more than two decades of successful C-17 sustainment, where Boeing has worked closely with the U.S. Air Force and global partners to maintain high mission-capability rates and continuously improve affordability. While sustainment costs typically rise as a fleet ages, Boeing will lower operating cost per-flight-hour for the global fleet under the new agreement.\n\"We are bending the cost curve on platforms like the C-17 by leveraging the breadth and depth of Boeing's services capabilities and expertise worldwide, and by applying digital tools and analytics to drive predictability and performance into every C-17 mission,\" said Dan Gillian, vice president & general manager of U.S. Government Services for Boeing Global Services.\n\"Working in partnership with our military customers, we are deriving data insight from these aircraft that is improving readiness and increasing fleet efficiency,\" Gillian added. \"Analytical insights provide actionable intelligence to predict component failures, troubleshoot errors with greater speed and accuracy, complete repairs faster, and support aircrew decision making.\"\nBoeing has been under contract for PBL support of the C-17 fleet since 1998. This new $3.5 billion Phase I award is expected to be ordered by the Air Force through 2024. Under a PBL arrangement, a customer receives an agreed-to level of system readiness, as opposed to a traditional contract for specific spare parts and support services. This integrated logistics approach has allowed Boeing to apply innovative tools to maximize aircraft availability while lowering costs.\nThe global C-17 fleet boasts best-in-class aircraft availability rates while operating as the strategic airlift workhorse for the U.S. Air Force and global partners. In January 2020, the C-17 fleet became one of the fastest to achieve four million flight hours. The United States, Australia, Canada, India, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability all operate the C-17 Globemaster III.\nAs a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.\n-ends-", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8982779383659363}
+{"content": "COVID-19 has resulted in an unprecedented situation, leaving employers scrambling to keep business moving while keeping their employees safe. At iSolved, we’ve been working diligently to provide employers with the resources they need to maintain some sense of normalcy through the unique situation.\nOur COVID-19 toolkit has been a crucial resource for our customers, providing the latest legislative updates around the situation and how employers are required to comply with new changes. Additionally, the toolkit includes tips to manage a newly remote workforce, answers to frequently asked questions, and features available within the iSolved platform that help employers manage the changes. These include Mojo, a social-centric way to keep teams connected and collaborative, an extensive learning management system with online courses, COBRA services handled by a company with over 30 years of experience, and People Services, a real human solution backed by HR professionals.\nCOBRA is another area that has created challenges for employers, especially those who have had to lay off or furlough members of their workforce. Knowing when COBRA laws apply and when to offer coverage can protect an organization from stiff penalties and fines. Infinisource Benefit Services, iSolved HCM’s sister company, offers COBRA management that ensures compliance with all COBRA laws and regulations while providing what employees need during times of transition.\nAs an iSolved Preferred Partner, you can feel confident that the clients you refer to iSolved have what they need to manage any situation that may arise and stay in compliance with the ever-changing legislations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9988946914672852}
+{"content": "About\nI am currently a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Irvine campus within the department of Criminology, Law, and Society. I have a PhD in Anthropology from NYU. I am a legal and linguistic anthropologist specializing in child welfare as socio-legal institution. I am particularly interested in the increasing involvement of Latinx communities in child welfare and in examining how the legal professionals in child welfare construct ideologies of minimally-fit parenthood, legitimate citizenship, and the role of the child welfare system in managing social reproduction.\nMy work draws on scholarship in linguistic anthropology, legal anthropology, sociolegal studies, and Latinx Studies. I present my work regularly at the American Anthropological Association and the Law and Society Association. My work has been supported by the American Bar Foundation, a “leading research institute for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law” including the study of law’s impact on everyday life. I have also received support from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program.\nChild welfare courts in the U.S. serve a predominantly low-income population and have been critiqued for their disproportionate intervention in Black and Indigenous families. Concerned with the increasing involvement of Latinx persons in child welfare proceedings in California, I examine how socioeconomic precarity, perceived cultural differences, and language barriers shape professional evaluations of whether Latinxs parents should maintain custody of their children following allegations of abuse and neglect. My findings are based on research I conducted throughout 18 months of consecutive and intensive daily ethnographic observations in a Northern California child welfare court. I am currently working on a book manuscript,\nHearing Child Welfare: Ideologies of Latinx Parenthood in a California Child Welfare Court, which examines how law, language, and perceptions of race in shaping the experiences of Latinx parents seeking to retain their parental rights through child welfare proceedings. In it, I draw on the insights from legal and linguistic anthropology challenging static definitions of legal processes and from linguistic anthropology to analyze how language and interaction is central to power and resistance.\nI examine how legal facts are entextualized, circulated, and legitimated through documents, court records, reports, and through the reception and interpretation of legal facts by legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and social workers.\nMy work also contributes to debates about access to justice for minoritized language speakers by demonstrating that various forms of linguistic marginalization remain despite the provision of trained interpreters. Instead of focusing on interpreters as the sole avenue for access to justice for minoritized speakers, I suggest a critical re-evaluation of how legal texts, spaces, and proceedings structured exclusively in English continue to marginalize minoritized and racialized speakers in legal settings.\nFollow me on Twitter! @anthlopezespino\nemail: lejessicaphd@gmail.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9797593951225281}
+{"content": "After a drop in the hash rate following China’s crackdown, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has dropped by almost 28 percent. According to cryptocurrency news site The Block, this is the largest drop in mining difficulty since 2009.\nChina’s cabinet, the State Council, pledged last month to crack down on mining and trading as part a series to reduce financial risk. Information on mining is not available. However, China produced about 65 percent of the global bitcoin production last year. According to data from University of Cambridge, Sichuan is China’s second-biggest Bitcoin mining province. Sichuan was its second-biggest producer.\nMining bitcoin is an energy-intensive process that can result in large inventories. Any attempts to sell the cryptocurrency will depress prices.\nAuthorities in Sichuan urged local governments to stop collaborating with crypto mining projects, and ordered them to shut down. The government banned the creation of new projects. Other regional mining centres, including Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, have also ordered crackdowns against bitcoin mining.\nNearly every two weeks, the Bitcoin network updates its mining difficulty level. Since previous adjustments, there has been an unstable trend due to China’s continued crackdown on mining farms. The report stated that Bitcoin’s seven-day moving median hash rate fell from 136.3 EH/s down to 85 EH/s since the June 13th adjustment. This is down 35%.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5964828729629517}
+{"content": "Abstract\nAs you read this text, your eyes make saccades that guide your fovea from one word to the next. Accuracy of these movements require the brain to monitor and learn from visual errors. A current model suggests that learning is supported by two different adaptive processes, one fast (high error sensitivity, low retention), and the other slow (low error sensitivity, high retention). Here, we searched for signatures of these hypothesized processes and found that following experience of a visual error, there was an adaptive change in the motor commands of the subsequent saccade. Surprisingly, this adaptation was not uniformly expressed throughout the movement. Rather, after experience of a single error, the adaptive response in the subsequent trial was limited to the deceleration period. After repeated exposure to the same error, the acceleration period commands also adapted, and exhibited resistance to forgetting during set-breaks. In contrast, the deceleration period commands adapted more rapidly, but suffered from poor retention during these same breaks. Statespace models suggested that acceleration and deceleration periods were supported by a shared adaptive state which re-aimed the saccade, as well as two separate processes which resembled a two-state model: one that learned slowly and contributed primarily via acceleration period commands, and another that learned rapidly but contributed primarily via deceleration period commands.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Ecology Modeling and Simulation Molecular Biology Genetics Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Computational Theory and Mathematics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5306660532951355}
+{"content": "Rain can be romantic and cleansing – mostly in our imagination. Rain can mean gray skies and dark moods – mostly in our imagination. You can not avoid the rain, and you can not change the weather.\nYour life goes through seasons and change, just like the weather – coldness and warmth, sunshine and rain, storms and calm, spring and fall. You can not avoid the rain in your life situations the same way you can not avoid the rain from the heavens.\nWhen you experience the heaviness and darkness of your challenges and setbacks, it is tempting to want to hide and avoid the issue, or complain and dwell in negativity, hoping to push the rain of your challenges away.\nLife is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about dancing in the rain.\nNext time it rains, put on your shoes and dance. Take it all in. Allow the rain to replenish your heart and soul as it replenishes the Earth. When you dance, you affirm life, and embrace what is. And you change the only thing you can change – your perspective.\nWhen you dance, you follow the rhythm of life, you open up to the aliveness of the energy coursing through your veins, you breathe deeper, the body loosens up, and the heart smiles joyously … and you feel better, even if nothing else changes.\nLife dances and you must dance with it. This is the necessary price and mysterious gift of being alive. Finding a way to be at ease with the dance itself is a crucial skill in finding freedom and meaning in life.\nYou can choose the dance you want. You move in and you move out. You breathe in and you breathe out. You are discovering new things through the dance and although you practice again and again, each performance is never exactly the same.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5793828368186951}
+{"content": "An autism diagnosis can be one of the most significant challenges a child and their parents undergo. Overnight a family’s life can change. Not only do hopes, dreams, and expectations for your child’s future shift, so does your own parenting. No matter the severity of an autism diagnosis, parents should never go through the journey…\nThe early months of a child’s life are often the most challenging time for parents. However, some children begin struggling with social interactions, and the parent suspects autism. In such cases, an early autism diagnosis can make a world of difference for parents and children with ASD. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents in 1 in…\nAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a wide range of developmental challenges and symptoms. Often it takes time to get a diagnosis of autism, and the process can feel overwhelming for the family because it cannot simply be diagnosed with a blood test. Because of its complexity, it can be hard to understand the different types…\nOne of the first challenges parents face when their child is diagnosed with ASD is finding the proper support and resources for their family. There is a wealth of autism resources, support groups, and therapy programs around the world. However, it can be a challenge finding autism support close to home. Educating yourself and your…\nAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents various symptoms and challenges occurring in learners of any age. A formal autism diagnosis cannot be determined with a simple blood test. Early intervention screenings with doctors and clinicians incorporate behavioral observation and analysis to track a child’s autism symptoms. ASD diagnosis can occur at a milestone check-up in the…\nAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a wide range of symptoms and developmental challenges for young learners. While some struggle with verbal communication, others may have more difficulty reading emotions. Because there are many types of autism, therapy can range from multimodal to a single type of therapy, such as applied behavioral analysis. However, we take…\nMany children with autism struggle to communicate. For some children, understanding body language or reading facial expressions may seem impossible. Others may have trouble articulating words and voicing their needs. These challenges may lead to isolation, frustration, and a lack of future independence. In some cases, communication challenges lead to bullying and difficulty building a…\nTherapy for a child with an autism spectrum disorder requires strong relationships. It’s crucial that the therapist interacts well with the child but also with the parent. An applied behavior analysis program is a collaboration between all parties, and parent involvement is essential. Part of the role parents will play in behavior analysis is to…\nAutism spectrum disorders do not just affect one person. They impact entire families. Autism affects how children bond with parents and siblings. It impacts how they live their lives and the choices that families might make each day. A family therapy program brings everyone to the table, so each can benefit from the treatment. Family…\nParents of children with autism often wonder what they can do to help their children thrive during autism treatment. A diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder may frighten and relieve you. At least you have a name for what’s happening to your child and makes them different. However, conflicting treatment advice might confuse you. EMIT Therapeutics provides treatment…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7836532592773438}
+{"content": "This article presents disabled academics' experiences and collective understandings of ableism as constructed through normalisation and able-bodiedness.\ninvisible illness: 41 Results found.\nI was invited to contribute to the Cambridge Centre for International Research podcast series to talk about the experience of disabled people in higher education and how to improve the situation.\nThis post is a link to a recording from my presentation \"Disclosure Dances\" presented on the 30 June 2021 at the UCL Institute of Education.\nThis podcast is an audio-recording with slides as it was presented on the 25th June 2021 to the fibromyalgia support group Faversham Fibromyalgia Friends.\nDeeply embedded in personal experiences, this perceptive book provides examples for universities to develop inclusive practices, accessible working and learning conditions and a less ableist environment.\nIn this article, I draw on three case studies to explore the relationship between participatory and creative research methods.\nThis post is a link to a recording from a presentation for AdvanceHE on the topic of how to challenge unconscious bias.\nThis post is a link to a recording from my International Women's Day keynote presented on the 8 March 2021 at the University of Manchester.\nThis post is a link to recordings and write-ups of an ableism event held in German via the Johannes Kepler Universität Linz and Universität für künstlerische und industrielle Gestaltung Linz.\nThis post is a link to a recording from an ableism event held via the Technische Universität Wien and Exceptional Norms.\nThis post is a link to a recording from an event held via the Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, where I was asked to discuss ableism in academia.\nThe book \"Ableism in Academia\" provides an interdisciplinary outlook on ableism that is currently missing. Through reporting research data and exploring personal experiences, the contributors theorise and conceptualise what it means to be/work outside...\nThis post is a link to a recording from an event held on the 25th November 2020 via the University of Birmingham, where I was asked to discuss disability experiences before and after Covid19 Lockdown.\nThis chapter draws on Nicole's research on how academic staff with chronic illnesses and disabilities specifically interact with the buildings and what impact the physical environment has on their everyday experience.\nIt is with great excitement and pride that I share a list of scheduled ableism events. Celebrating the launch of my two edited books, find here events about Ableism in Academia.\nThis is an extract from a guest interview on the Liberating the Curriculum website of UCL published in relation to my ableism in academia work. In this post, I reflect on my ableism work, how I came about to take a leading role in the activism around...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5615888237953186}
+{"content": "2020 With dozens of tyre manufacturers in the market, walking into any tyre shop to buy tyres can be a daunting task. You may be wondering whether to buy the same brand as the worn-out tyres or to choose a cheaper brand. Here's a guide on how to pick the right tyres for your car.Choose the Correct TyresWhen buying tyres, you should refer to your car manufacturer's manual. Manufacturers thoroughly test tyres to ensure they have the right blend of handling, efficiency, braking, ride comfort, wear rate and road noise.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5144900679588318}
+{"content": "The City of Tangent is participating in the 2021 Great Oregon ShakeOut! This is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes: “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries.\nOregon lies at a convergent continental boundary where two tectonic plates are colliding. The Cascadia Subduction Zone is a 600-mile long earthquake fault stretching from northern California to southern British Columbia. There are over 1000 earthquakes over magnitude 1.0 in Washington and Oregon every year, with at least two dozen large enough to be felt.\nBefore I moved to Oregon, my family and I survived a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter was only eight miles away, so the damage caused was massive. We had no power for days, no running water for most of the day, and no school or businesses opened for over a week. We had an earthquake plan that kept us informed, prepared, and safe during a traumatic time. I personally encourage everyone to visit the “Great OregonShakeOut!” website and make a plan to keep you and your family safe and prepared. Joe City Manager", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5479446649551392}
+{"content": "CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In-depth analysis and data-driven insights on the impact of COVID-19 included in this Philippines crawler excavator market report.\nThe Philippines crawler excavator market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.97% during the period 2021−2027.\nKey Highlights Offered in the Report:\n1. In the year 2020, Philippines’s economy contracted by 9.6% year-on-year. This was the largest annual decline ever recorded since National Accounts data series for the Philippines. Production from manufacturing sector declined by 9.8% year-on-year in 2020. This reflected the significant disruption caused to manufacturing output during the pandemic-related lockdown and restrictions on retail trading in Q2 and Q3 2020.\n2. A report from Asian Development Bank expects modest fiscal expansion in Philippines, primarily driven by infrastructure spending and social assistance in 2021.\n3. The Government is working towards gathering funds for the program, “Build, Build, Build”-an infrastructure development program consisting of 212 airport projects, 446 seaport projects, 10,376 flood mitigation structures, 26,494 kilometers of road, and 5,555 bridges. This program is central to the aim of driving ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’ for Philippines.\n4. The country has several free trade agreements in place with various developed and developing nations across the globe. Also, the government is in talks with Korea to sign a new trade agreement to benefit several import dependent sectors.\n5. The government has been liberalizing the FDI norms in the country to support the ongoing and upcoming infrastructure development projects in the country.\n6. The country has a diversified consumer base which is one of the largest among the ASEAN countries. Key Offerings:\nMarket Size & Forecast by Revenue | 2021−2027\nMarket Dynamics – Leading trends, growth drivers, restraints, and investment opportunities\nMarket Segmentation – A detailed analysis by excavator type and operating weight, application, and gross power\nCompetitive Landscape – 8 key vendors and 4 other vendors\nPhilippines Crawler Excavator Market – Segmentation\nPhilippines mini crawler excavator market is expected to reach $11.2 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.10%. Mini excavators are majorly used in various gardening, waste transfer, and agriculture-related activities. They are feasible to transport due to their smaller size, light weight, and capability to operate in small spaces.\nPhilippine’s construction crawler excavator market is expected to reach 1,932 units by 2027, growing at CAGR of 10.39%. The market by construction account for 57.3% of the overall crawler excavator market in 2020.\nThe Philippines < 60 HP crawler excavator market is expected to reach $10 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.10%. This type of excavators are primarily used in utilitarian applications where labor is in short supply. As a result, the increasing labor scarcity will drive up the demand for these excavators.\nPhilippines Crawler Excavator Market by Excavator Type and Operating Weight\nMini (>6 tons)\nSmall (6-24 tons)\nMedium (25-40 tons)\nLarge (above >40 tons)\nPhilippines Crawler Excavator Market by Application\nConstruction\nMining\nAgriculture\nForestry\nOthers\nPhilippines Crawler Excavator Market by Gross Power\n61-101 HP\n102-200 HP\n>201 HP\nPhilippines Crawler Excavator Market – Dynamics\nGovernment expenditure on infrastructure stood at PHP 56.1 billion during February 2021, an increase of 23.1% from February 2020. Department of Finance (DOF) plans to secure $7.67 billion in loans and grants from multilateral institutions, $10.54 billion from bilateral sources, and $5.5 billion from commercial markets. In 2020, the government secured $7.73 billion from multilateral lenders, $2.86 billion from bilateral sources, and $6.47 billion from commercial markets, a total of $17.06 billion, which was around 39% lower than the 2021 estimated fund rise. Infrastructure and other capital outlays was valued at PHP 107.4 billion in the first two months of 2021. This was 14.4% higher compared to the same period in 2020. In 2021 the government disbursed PHP 610.3 billion from January to February, which was also an increase of 18.3% during the same period in 2020.\nKey Drivers and Trends fueling Market Growth:\nIncreasing government expenditure on infrastructure projects\nFree trade agreements with several countries across the globe\nIncreasing excavator utilization due to waste management initiatives\nRising demand for technologically advanced machinery\nMajor Vendors Other Prominent Vendors\nSumitomo\nKubota Corporation\nIngersoll Rand\nLiebherr Group\nExplore our industrial machinery profile to know more about the industry.\nRead some of the top-selling reports:\nAbout Arizton:\nArizton Advisory and Intelligence is an innovation and quality-driven firm, which offers cutting-edge research solutions to clients across the world. We excel in providing comprehensive market intelligence reports and advisory and consulting services.\nWe offer comprehensive market research reports on industries such as consumer goods & retail technology, automotive and mobility, smart tech, healthcare, and life sciences, industrial machinery, chemicals and materials, IT and media, logistics and packaging. These reports contain detailed industry analysis, market size, share, growth drivers, and trend forecasts.\nArizton comprises a team of exuberant and well-experienced analysts who have mastered in generating incisive reports. Our specialist analysts possess exemplary skills in market research. We train our team in advanced research practices, techniques, and ethics to outperform in fabricating impregnable research reports.\nMail: enquiry@arizton.com\nCall: +1-312-235-2040 +1 302 469 0707\nSOURCE Arizton Advisory & Intelligence", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5661929249763489}
+{"content": "Unlike in previous weeks, dedicated capabilities could not be surpassed, especially since half of the designated beds were already occupied, the National Institute of Excellence in Health and Social Services (INESSS) revealed.\nTherefore, estimates suggest that for the whole of Quebec, the number of COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital will increase. For Montreal and its neighborhoods (Zone 1), growth in the newly assessed hospital is growing even more significantly. Estimates are that there will be a significant increase in bed occupancy in the coming weeks.\nFor other areas (Zone 2), the number of new hospital admissions is stable. However, two-thirds of the beds designated for COVID-19 patients are currently occupied. Exceeding the planned limits can still be ruled out in some hospitals. Note that the risk of outbreaks in hospitals is a major concern and may reduce the convenience of affected hospitals.\nWith regard to hospitalization risk, the number of new cases increased (8%) compared to the previous week (14,203 vs. 13,205). Proportionately, this increase is highest in those aged 80 and over (+ 28%). The increase in the number of cases continues for four weeks (+ 74%). This increase is five times greater in the greater Montreal area compared to the rest of Quebec.\nThe number of planned hospitals has increased by more than 50% in the last four weeks. For Montreal and its neighborhoods, that number has more than doubled and now represents two-thirds of the estimated hospitalization in Quebec. Of the new cases confirmed in the 20 to 20 weeks of December 2020, 717 were at risk of hospitalization, an increase of 19% over the previous week (603).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5218104720115662}
+{"content": "Title Date of Award\n3-2021\nDocument Type\nThesis\nDegree Name\nMaster of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management\nDepartment\nDepartment of Operational Sciences\nFirst Advisor\nAaron V. Glassburner, PhD\nAbstract\nSupply chains are facing numerous changes contributing to their increase in complexity and vulnerability to disruptions. Subsequently, decision-makers lack a transparent, generalizable tool to quantify supply chain resilience and assess additional resilience investments. This research facilitates a more profound understanding of the intricacies and interrelation of supply chain nodes and constructs. It integrates the Area under the Curve (AUC) metric to quantify performance or any organizational measure of competitive advantage amid a disruption. Due to its structural resemblance to various organizational platforms, the subset United States Air Force (USAF) F-16 engine repair and supply network is modeled employing discrete-event simulation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate investments in inventory and capacity resilience levers to understand how mitigation strategies affect supply chain entity performance. Results indicate that simultaneous investments in these levers yield the most significant effects on resilience. The presented analysis asserts recovery capacity and response time as the most significant recovery influencers following a disruption. Additionally, two design scenarios are further examined to understand how flexibility influences resilience.\nAFIT Designator\nAFIT-ENS-MS-21-M-193\nDTIC Accession Number\nAD1131087\nRecommended Citation\nWallace, David W. III, \"Resilient Maintenance Infrastructure: Dynamic Repair Network Designs to Effectively Manage Supply Chain Disruptions\" (2021).\nTheses and Dissertations. 5052. https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/5052", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.965767502784729}
+{"content": "States like Louisiana and North Carolina are eager to attract technology companies and promote innovation by temporarily lifting government red tape that stands in the way. But they are running into a big federal problem. States don’t have the power to waive federal financial regulation and licensing requirements even in the interest of allowing a company to experiment. This experimenting space is called “regulatory sandboxes,” and the end result can be innovations that help consumers gain access to innovative services, pay bills or even get legal services.\nSandboxes allow companies to test new innovative products for a limited time under close regulatory supervision. Already, the Biden administration, Congress, and state lawmakers have role model sandboxes they can emulate and build upon.\nThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority launched the world’s first regulatory sandbox in 2016. Since then, many countries, including the United States, have established more than 50 sandbox programs. Currently, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Arizona, and Utah run sandbox programs, while several states have passed legislation or are currently reviewing legislation to create sandboxes.\nIn a sandbox program, regulators typically provide exemptions from regulations, waive licensing requirements, or advise firms on regulatory implications of new products and services. Alternately, regulators can issue no-action letters, promising not to pursue legal action against a firm if it abides by agreed-upon terms and conditions. In exchange, the sandbox firms can offer new products and services with legal certainty—often in emerging areas such as biometric payments systems and AI-enabled legal services.\nBut states face that hard barrier of un-waivable federal rules. Although Arizona and Utah have been relatively successful in attracting innovative companies, there are limits, since most financial services regulations are federal.\nMeanwhile, the CFPB launched a compliance assistance sandbox program in 2016, but regulatory barriers mean have prevented it from being as successful as its international counterparts. The CFPB is not a licensing body, so it cannot waive federal licensing or regulatory requirements for sandbox participants, either. The other problem is that while the CFPB can issue a no-action letter for participating companies, that carries little legal weight. A no-action letter from CFPB is no guarantee that other regulators, like the Securities and Exchange Commission, will not bring lawsuits against the sandbox participant. In other jurisdictions, such as Australia and Britain, a smaller number of regulators makes it easier for those regulators to mutually agree not to bring lawsuits against sandbox participants.\nWorse, participating in the CFPB sandbox can result in enhanced scrutiny from federal agencies—further adding to political uncertainty for participants.\nAs a result, only two companies have participated in the CFPB compliance program since 2016, and only nine companies have applied for and received a no-action letter from CFPB. In contrast, 118 firms have participated in the UK’s sandbox program since 2016. Furthermore, through the sandbox program and informal regulatory guidance, the UK’s Project Innovate supported 686 firms between 2016 and 2019.\nCongress should make the CFPB sandbox more effective by making it easier for the bureau to coordinate with other agencies to grant no-action letters and provide regulatory relief.\nCongress should also consider providing a legislative basis for a federal regulatory sandbox program. While state legislation provides the statutory basis for state sandboxes, no specific legislation created the CFPB sandbox. Instead, the CFPB relied on its interpretation of the Dodd-Frank Act to create the sandbox program, which leaves it vulnerable to future legal challenges.\nBut Congress can be frustratingly slow. Therefore, states still have an essential role to play in making state sandboxes more effective. Several states have introduced but not yet fully launched sandbox programs, but barriers to entry to many of these sandboxes remain high. For example, Nevada imposed a maximum cap of three companies that can participate in the sandbox at a time. By liberalizing the entry conditions and increasing the number of sandbox firms, state lawmakers can improve the sandboxes’ overall benefits.\nRead the full article at Real Clear Markets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5626691579818726}
+{"content": "Futons and sofa beds share a primary function: they both maximize your living space. So, if you’re considering boosting the functionality of your residential space, a futon or sofa bed should be your go-to option. But considering that they serve the same purpose, which should you choose?\nThe furniture store in Franklin, TN has exclusive pieces of futons and sofa. You compare the two and make the right choice. This guide will also help you note the key differences between futons and sofa beds. What’s a Futon?\nA futon is a framed mattress that can be folded easily. They can be used for both sleeping at night and sitting during the day. Unlike traditional ones, modern futons come with a compatible frame. They also come in various thicknesses, from standard, medium, to firm, with typical 4-6 inches. Additionally, futons are not made with springs.\nBut there exist traditional futons which are not foldable into chairs. Unlike modern futons, these versions can only be used for sleeping. Therefore, they don’t have a frame and are typically placed directly on the floor and slept on. That means you cannot twist them into chairs or sofas, but a few exceptions depend on the market.\nSo that you can easily roll them up and carry them from one place to another, traditional futons are commonly 2-4 inches thick and filled with roll-able cotton batting. That makes them common for those who love frequent traveling and time-to-time vacationing.\nIf you’re having trouble managing a smaller space like an apartment or studio, you can opt for a futon. You can easily transition them into an office or den couch and back into sleeping apparatus whenever necessary. They are also lightweight, and you can manage to move them easily from one point to another. This aspect is also important if you are constantly moving or dwelling in moving houses or apartments.\nHowever, futons feel less of a couch than sofa beds. While in their sitting position, you can readily tell they are not comfortable. That’s because they lack cushions, which often facilitate an upright position.\nNevertheless, you can easily distinguish futons from normal couches. Your guests can readily tell you have a futon, which they can often associate with a cheap budget. And unlike sofa beds, futons must have thicker mattresses to boost comfort during sitting and sleeping.\nWhat’s a Sofa Bed\nAs the name suggests, a sofa bed can serve both as a sofa and a bed. At first glance, you can take them for a couch rather than a bed, but they are equipped with a foldable mechanism. When folded up, a sofa bed resembles a sofa but can be fully transitioned into a complete bed by pulling out the metal frame.\nThese convertible sleepers also come with seat cushions, pulled up when extending the couch into a bed. However, given that the sofa bed has to fit more components into one, the mattress is made a few inches smaller than that used in futons. That makes them a bit less comfortable than futons. Over time, the thin mattress becomes flimsy, subjecting the sleepers directly against the metal bars beneath.\nAdditionally, sofa beds are typically used in hotel rooms and places where more sleeping apparatus is needed without necessarily increasing the number of rooms. With sofa beds, it’s hard for guests to tell whether they occasionally transition into beds unless the cushion is moved aside to reveal the hidden mattress.\nYou can also find them in custom designs that fit your home’s décor. And just like typical couches, they come in various styles and sizes. Therefore, you can find one that perfectly matches the theme of your space, and not to mention, they can blend better with other furniture than futons.\nIn terms of pricing, sofa beds are relatively more expensive than futons. And If you’re running low on budget, you may find them less affordable. The fact that sofa beds are custom-made for two functions makes them more expensive.\nSofa beds and futons have a handful of differences, but each has its pros and cons. Depending on what your needs are, you should be able to select the perfect option. Opt for a sofa bed if you’re looking for more of a sitting functionality than a sleeping tool to be on the better side. On the other hand, consider purchasing a futon if your primary need is sleeping rather than sitting. This also works well for small apartments like studios.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7675271034240723}
+{"content": "The “luck” term refers to the probability of successfully mining a block. The ratio between the number of blocks actually mined daily to the theoretical number of existing blocks is called the “luck value”.\nFor example, according to the ratio between a mining pool's hashrate to the network’s total hashrate, let’s say theoretically that 10 blocks will be generated per day. If 12 blocks were successfully mined by a pool in a day, the luck value would be 120%; if 8 blocks were successfully mined by a pool in a day, the luck value would be 80%.\nPPLNS: The Pay-Per-Last-N-Shares payment method pays miners only once a block has been successfully found. This method retroactively tallies how many shares a miner has contributed to the pool since a block has been found to determine the amount of payout. It discourages miners from hopping from pool to pool. Luck value has a significant impact on the PPLNS revenue mode.\nPPS+: The Pay-Per-Shares-Plus payment method pays out via the Pay-Per-Share method and adds in transaction fees via the Pay-Per-Last-N-Shares method. Luck value affects commission rewards (bonus).\nPPS: The Pay-Per-Share payment method pays miners for the amount of shares they contribute to the pool. The value of each share contributed is determined by the crypto asset’s current network difficulty and the number of total share contributions from miners and mining farms. Although payouts happen irregardless of a pool successfully finding a block, blocks will be successfully found in a statistically predictable manner by the pool depending on the total amount of hashing power (shares) contributed by miners and mining farms. This is a strategy that provides regular payments, eliminates the mining “luck” factor, and often allows miners immediate payouts. Luck value has no effect on PPS and the mining pool itself bears the risk of low luck values.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9426727294921875}
+{"content": "Abstract\nObjectives: Several studies have shown that HIV infected individuals are at higher risk compared to the general population of developing non-AIDS defining conditions such as some types of cancer, kidney disease, liver disease and others. In this case-control study, we compared the incidence of laryngeal disorders between a treatment-seeking HIV-positive population and uninfected controls. We aimed to investigate whether there are any laryngeal disorders that are overrepresented in HIV-positive individuals. Methods: This was a case-control study based on retrospective chart review, comparing the incidence of laryngeal, airway, and swallowing disorders in sixty-nine HIV positive individuals and 4178 HIV negative controls treated between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017, at the Johns Hopkins Voice Center. Results: A majority of HIV-infected patients (59.4%) had at least one diagnosis belonging to the Vocal cord pathology category compared to 48.2% of controls (OR 1.57, p = 0.065). Compared to the entire treatment-seeking population, HIV patients were more likely to present with laryngeal cancer (15.9% vs. 3.4% in controls, OR 5.43, p < 0.001) and chronic laryngitis (17.4% vs. 4.2%, OR 4.79, p < 0.001). Fungal and ulcerative laryngitis were also overrepresented in HIV-positive individuals (OR 9.45, p < 0.001 and 6.29, p < 0.001, respectively). None of the diagnoses categorized as functional voice disorders, swallowing, or airway problems showed a significant difference between groups. Laryngeal papillomatosis, which is an HPV-dependent disease, had similar prevalence in both groups. Conclusions: Treatment-seeking HIV-positive patients presenting to a laryngology clinic suffer significantly more often from laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma as well as chronic, fungal, and ulcerative laryngitis compared to HIV-negative individuals. Level of evidence: 4.\nOriginal language English (US) Article number 103234 Journal American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery Volume 43 Issue number 1 DOIs State Published - Jan 1 2022 Keywords AIDS HIV Laryngeal cancer Laryngeal disorders ASJC Scopus subject areas Otorhinolaryngology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5973501205444336}
+{"content": "(Ottawa) According to Statistics Canada, real gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada fell 0.3% in the second quarter of 2021, after posting three consecutive quarterly increases.\nA sharp decline in home sales activity and exports slowed gross domestic product in the second quarter.\nIn fact, ownership transfer costs, including all costs related to the transfer of a residential property from one owner to another, declined by 17.7% in Canada during the second three months of the year. In terms of exports, they fell 4% when imports were stable in the second quarter.\nIn contrast, business investment in inventories, government end-consumption spending, business investment in machinery and equipment, and investment in new housing construction and reconstruction have increased.\nStatistics show that businesses accumulated $ 9.7 billion in reserves, compared to a $ 6.2 billion decline in the first quarter in Canada. Inventory build-up was the main contributor to GDP during the quarter.\nHousing expenses rose 0.7% in the first quarter, compared to a 0.1% increase in the previous quarter. According to the Federal Agency, the slowdown reflects a decline in spending on goods, with 32 of the 48 categories of goods showing a decline.\nFinally, there was a 2.2% increase in non-renewable income over a slight increase of 0.7% in household spending, which led to a growth in net household savings compared to the previous quarter. The savings rate reached 14.2%.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9984086751937866}
+{"content": "The early months of a child’s life are often the most challenging time for parents. However, some children begin struggling with social interactions, and the parent suspects autism. In such cases, an early autism diagnosis can make a world of difference for parents and children with ASD. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents in 1 in…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999803900718689}
+{"content": "The events on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif on July 18/Tisha B'av, including Bennett's problematic statement, are a clear demonstration of the outcome of the ongoing erosion of the status quo.\nBefore 2019, while Tisha B'av held unique significance for Temple Movement activists, it did not attract much attention from Palestinians who previously did not oppose to Jewish visitation to the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif on this day.\nHowever, the government’s 2019 decision to allow Jewish entry to the Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av despite Eid al-Adha drastically changed Palestinian perspective regarding this day of mourning - a day that is now strongly linked to Israeli attempts to change the status quo. Despite the fact that Tisha B'av did not coincide with Eid al-Adha this year, the 2019 decision coupled with the recent events during Ramadan in Damascus Gate, the Old City and Al Aqsa, prompted Palestinians to protest Jewish entry to the holy place this year as a broader demonstration against the erosion of the status quo.\nThe Israeli police were aware of the potential for protests. As mentioned above, it could have dealt with the situation through coordination with the Waqf as it had done in the past; yet, Israel has since forfeited this more effective course of action due to its unwillingness to recognize the Waqf's authority on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif.\nThe police were then left with two choices: either decide that Jews should not enter the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif, or to use force to drive Palestinians out. As usual, the police chose the latter and attacked not only potential protestors but also thousands of Muslim worshippers who came to pray with no intention of protesting.\nHeartened by the police’s actions, Temple Movement activists then entered and used the opportunity to pray in stark violation of the status quo. The Israeli media subsequently depicted the events as confrontations between police and Palestinian rioters, which prompted Prime Minister Bennett to issue his provocative statement on freedom of worship for Jews on the Temple Mount.\nThe fact that Bennett retracted his statement is important, but it cannot hide the fact that as Israeli police condones Jewish prayer at the holy compound, it becomes increasingly more likely that Israeli authorities will move to formalize \"freedom of worship\" for Jews. This will have far-reaching and negative implications on Muslim rights on the mount. Palestinian mobilization against this threat and subsequent use of force by the Israeli police is a constant source of unrest and instability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7225663065910339}
+{"content": "The event will focus on two main perspectives around endings:\nClosing down time-limited support services\nFocusing on the required preparation for the end of time-limited services and projects, this session will explore practical tips and recommendations to support service users through the process of service closure more effectively. This will include a presentation by CFE Research of the findings from their recent Fulfilling Lives national evaluation report “Closing down beneficiary support projects”.\nPsychologically informed endings\nThis session will focus on the ending of relationships between service users and staff. It will draw on the experiences of service users, as well as literature from psychology and social work. It will consider different views of endings, why and how endings can impact on both parties, and how to have a psychologically-informed ending. The session will include interactive exercises and space for group discussion.\nAudience: This event is aimed at professionals and volunteers from all sectors who support people experiencing multiple disadvantage. Please note that it is PDU policy that people with lived experience of multiple disadvantage are invited to participate in all our events. Attendance to this event is free of charge, but advance booking is essential. The session will take place over Zoom. Please make sure you can access this software before booking.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8292847871780396}
+{"content": "Toggle navigationMJASHome(current)Advanced SearchRegisterContact UsLoginManuscript DetailsEffect of fluorogestone acetate (FGA) sponge with oestradiol benzoate (OB) on oestrus response and behaviour in Dorper cross ewesHazlinda, H.1, Salleh, S.M.1, Panandam, J.M.1, Mohd Nasir, S.2and Yaakub, H.1*1Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor.2Sumobek Farm, Padang Ragut Kampung Juasseh Seberang, 72000 Kuala Pilah, Negeri SembilanMalaysian J. Anim. Sci. 2021 24(1): 76-82Click to view the abstractThe purpose of this experiment was to identify the most suitable oestrus synchronisation protocol using 30 mg fluorogestone acetate (FGA) sponges with oestradiol benzoate (OB) for sheep. Thirtyfour Dorper crosses ewes, randomly allocated into three groups. Ewes in each group are eitherreceived FGA with i) corn oil (Control; n=11); ii) 0.05 mg OB (OB-L; n=11) or iii) 0.25 mg OB (OB-H; n=12). A day before FGA removal, one ml of prostaglandin (PG) was injected into each ewe regardless of their treatment groups. Oestrus behaviours observation was conducted with the involvement of four alternate fertile rams after 24 hours post-FGA removal and OB injection. Data of oestrus response and behaviour was analysed using one-way ANOVA. Results showed that all ewes in OB-L and OB-H groups had oestrus within 60 hours of observation, while only 36.4% in the Control group. Meanwhile, ewes with standing oestrus in OB-L and OB-H groups had a shorter interval compare to Control group. Moreover, ewes in OB-L and OB-H groups showed a significantly higher (p<0.05) percentage of ewes express their oestrus behaviour compared to ewes in Control group. The results suggested that synchronisation using intravaginal FGA with OB either low or high dose improve the oestrus response of Dorper crosses ewes compared to synchronisation with non-administration of OB.ManuscriptSubmit ManuscriptArchives Year & MonthMJAS Vol.24Issue No:1MJAS Vol.23Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.22Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.21Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.20Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.19Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.18Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.17Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.16Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.15Issue No:1MJAS Vol.14Issue No:1Our Partner'sUniversiti Putra MalaysiaMalaysian Agriculture Research and Development InstituteDepartment of Veterinary ServicesIndexation of the JournalMalaysian Citation IndexCabi", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.516054630279541}
+{"content": "Abstract\nClassification of wear particles is performed in two steps, i.e. first a particle to be classified is characterized by surface feature parameters such as roughness, directionality, homogeneity, periodicity, etc. and then, the particle is assigned to a specific class using these parameters. However, a significant limitation of this approach is that surface parameters are often not unique to a specific surface topography and their values may change significantly with scale, orientation angle and position at which the particle data was acquired. Various attempts were made to overcome this limitation by selecting a core set of parameters which ensures that wear particles are accurately classified. However, the parameter selection is usually cumbersome and requires lengthy computation. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that parameters selected are sensitive enough to separate particles belonging to different classes. Thus, a new classification technique based entirely on dissimilarity measures (e.g. Euclidean, Baddeley's distances), calculated between surface images of an unclassified particle and classified particles, was developed. The classification process is based on assigning a particle to a class of particles with the smallest dissimilarity measure. This idea arises naturally from the two facts: (i) compactness, similar objects are in close proximity to each other in their representation space, while different objects are far apart, and (ii) true representation, if objects are close to each other in their representation space they belong to the same class. In this paper, an overview of recent advances and developments in the area of particle classification based on dissimilarity measures is presented with a particular emphasis on constructing a simple and accurate classifier. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.605387806892395}
+{"content": "If your unincorporated business was adversely affected by the pandemic and had annual trading profits of £50,000 or less, you would’ve been eligible to obtain the first three taxable grants via the SEISS in 2020/21.\nThese need to be included in your 2020/21 tax return, and will be subject to income tax and Class 4 NICs. The grants also form part of the small-profits threshold for Class 2 NICs.\nThey will be added to any other taxable income before you are assessed for income tax on the excess above the £12,500 personal allowance.\nThe fourth and fifth grants will also be taxable for income tax and NICs purposes, but not until 31 January 2023. This is because if your applications are successful, you will receive these payments in the 2021/22 tax year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5245931148529053}
+{"content": "This guide will provide detailed information on how to find secondary sources in legal databases, including:\nlegal dictionaries and encylopedias\njournal articles\nlegal commentary\nnewspapers\ncourt and model forms, precedents, and court fees.\nSecondary sources are sources that help you gain a broader understanding of a legal issue, as well as provide details on how the cases and legislation you are researching relate. They can also help you identify relevant primary sources, such as cases and legislation. They can include books, journal articles, commentaries, and newspapers.\nThis database allows you to search for the meaning of abbreviations for English language legal publications, from the British Isles, the Commonwealth and the United States, including those covering international and comparative law.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999203085899353}
+{"content": "90%(10)9 out of 10 people found this document helpful\nThis preview shows page 1 - 3 out of 7 pages.\n1Experiential Versus Narrative Family Therapies Walden UniversityNURS 665009/15/2020\n2Part 1: Experiential Versus Narrative Family TherapiesFamily therapies have been proven effective in treating mental disorders, as well as other issues that affect individual family members. The main goal of family therapies is to enhance communication between family members, as the therapists direct solve family issues and minimize conflicts. During the therapy, the resources, as well as the autonomy of clients and their families, become the therapeutic levers. This study will focus on comparing experiential family therapy and narrative family therapy, as well as how the experiential family therapy is applied in a family setting.Key Points of Experiential and Narrative Family TherapiesExperiential family therapy originated from humanistic psychology to express situations as they happen through experience. The therapy focuses on “hear-and-now” thinking, where the therapists are concerned with emotional interaction sequences within the family, as well as for individuals (Faddis & Cobb, 2016). The therapy aims at developing effective communication with each individual while each family member enhances his/her sense of self-esteem and authenticity. This form of therapy does not provide solutions; instead, it encourages the affected persons to find their own solutions in the course of the therapeutic process. In post-modernism, family therapy is perceived as individuals’ interpretation, construction, and story-telling of their realities, and it is through these actions that the field of narrative family therapy emerged (Faddis & Cobb, 2016). Narrative therapy assumes that individuals are detached from their problems and that problems are not part of individuals, but a problem-saturated story. The narrative family therapy corresponds with the social constructionist perspective, where the reality is constructed and influenced by language, as individuals seek self-", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6078222990036011}
+{"content": "Exclusion Diets\nIt has been suggested that certain dietary components may be responsible for exacerbating Crohn's disease and that the mechanism mediating the effectiveness of enteral formulas in inducing remission is therefore the elimination of the offending food component. Food intolerances have indeed been reported in approximately 50% of patients with Crohn's disease.\n[47,48] Although there are several European studies examining the role of elimination diets in maintaining remission in patients with treated Crohn's disease, the role of exclusion diets in maintaining remission in this setting is controversial. In the East Anglia study, for example, there was a significantly lower relapse rate at 2 years in the group of patients randomized to an elimination diet (62%) compared with patients who had been tapered off prednisone over a 12-week period (79%). [49] However, in a blinded, controlled study examining the reproducibility of symptoms in patients rechallenged with a food component they had previously been identified as being sensitive to, there was a low rate of confirmation (24%). [48]\nGiven the difficulty in maintaining such diets and the limited data to support their use as therapeutic regimens, we would agree with Pearson and colleagues,\n[48] who suggest that \"food sensitivity is of insufficient importance to warrant putting all patients through elimination diets.\"\n© 2000 Medscape\nCite this: Crohn's Disease: The Role of Nutrition Support -\nMedscape - Apr 24, 2000.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8387216329574585}
+{"content": "No in-person yoga offerings for now as we focus on building our new space. you may join in contemplative practice here, or connect with other local practitioners in the coco yoga communityFacebook forum.\nThis class offers methods to advance practices in freediving, scuba diving, and meditation, drawing on ancient yogic traditions to cultivate the breath, train the diaphragm for control and mobility, and recalibrate the nervous system. We will begin with gentle stretching and movement leading into coordinated breath and movement kriyas, and Pranayama (breath regulation through specific techniques and exercise.) Our Pranayama practice will include Kapalabhati, Alternating Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Alternating Bhastrika, and Positive Breathing. We'll finish with Nauli Kriya and self-massage on the diaphragm. Please arrive to class with an empty stomach.\nWhile the look of inversions and arm-balances can be intimidating, this Vinyasa Flow class emphasizes the exploration and preparation toward flying postures, whether or not we ever achieve their fullest expression. Embarking on a conscious journey en route to flying through these poses, we confront our mental obstacles and develop our understanding and application of body mechanics, learning to establish firm foundations, shift gravity centers, and find balanced alignment. While this class is aimed toward more intermediate to advanced practitioners, anyone who is already familiar and comfortable with mixed levels Vinyasa practice may find this class helpful and enjoyable; we'll approach these challenges with lightheartedness in a supportive group. As always, all postures and transitions are suggestions about what we might work toward incorporating into our practice; it is always okay to modify or skip postures, or to stop, watch, and ask questions.\nWe begin with a sequence of standing moving qigong to warm up and encourage our qi to course through all the meridians of the body. Once we've activated our energies and loosened up our joints, we practice coordinated breath with movement exercises, which apply specific breathing cycles and engage the body locks to focus our qi and direct it up the spine to the higher chakras. These exercises aim to restore balance in the body--moving forward and back, left and right, up and down--to restore harmony in the brain's hemispheres and align in our center. These fundamental practices effect a sense of great stillness and peace, which supports our following practice with more subtle qigong internal meditations. After focusing within, we expand our energies outward once more, closing our practice with meridian stretches, tapping, and brushing.\nFlow through progressive yoga sequences and experience the meditation in coordinating each inhalation and exhalation with deliberate movement. Class begins with centering ourselves and bringing awareness to the breath. We warm our bodies with gentle stretching and then move into aerobic standing sequences to build heat and develop strength. Seated sequences follow, moving through stretches to expand flexibility as we cool down for full relaxation. We rest in savasana to seal our bodies with the benefits of the practice, and end with a brief meditation.\nThis yin yoga class invites us to take our time, moving with care and intention, and to explore the depths and reaches of our postures as we breathe into each pose for one to three minutes. In Sanskrit, Prana denotes our primary energy — our breath, vital force, and consciousness. In taking care to maintain full breath cycles, and in applying dynamic breath rhythms, we invite holding patterns within the body to release. In focusing our awareness and directing our attentions, we create spaciousness in the body allowing for subtle shifts and transformations. In visualizing the body's energetic meridian lines, we establish more harmonious Prana flows and restore the body's natural balance. With the aid of our props — yoga blocks and straps, and massage balls — we are supported and encouraged to meet ourselves where we are, with full presence and loving acceptance.\nYoga Foundations offers an accessible and complete introduction to Vinyasa Yoga for those in the beginning stages of their practice, and invites more advanced students to delve into a slower-paced class to engage deeply with the core pillars of Vinyasa Flow. This class emphasizes moving consciously with the breath, developing body-awareness and breath-awareness, and teaches proper placement to build postures from the foundation up. Instruction cues aim to encourage body alignment for stability and strength, and to train our discipline while also fostering sensitivity to our limits and attuning to our body wisdom and intuition.\nThank you for reading! I love to hear your thoughts and reactions and appreciate responses in the comments section or on social media.\nTo share a post in its entirety, please link the URL. To quote a portion of a post, please use quotations and credit both the author Teagan Patell de Valverde and COCO YOGA AND WELLNESS .COM with a link. To share images, please tag & link @cocoyogaandwellness and any additional credits. When images incorporate a credit, please maintain the complete integrity of the image. 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+{"content": "Abstract\nDiffusion weighted imaging (DWI) is a widely used imaging technique to evaluate patients with stroke. It can detect brain ischemia within minutes of stroke onset. However, DWI has few potential pitfalls that should be recognized during interpretation. DWI lesion could be reversible in the early hours of stroke and the entire lesion may not represent ischemic core. False negative DWI could lead to diagnosis of DWI negative stroke or to a missed stroke diagnosis. Ischemic stroke mimics can occur on DWI with non-cerebrovascular neurological conditions. In this article, the history of DWI, its clinical applications, and potential pitfalls for use in acute ischemic stroke are reviewed. Advanced diffusion imaging techniques with reference to Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging that has been studied to evaluate ischemic core are discussed.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Neurology Clinical Neurology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9442866444587708}
+{"content": "Power Packed Food for Sports and Nutrition Time:\n10A-12P\nLearn what to consider for optimizing exercise performance by cooking your own fueling foods for an active lifestyle.\nIn this series we will explore what to consider for pre-workout, sustained energy, and post workout nutrition. Discover how easy it is to create your own homemade fuel to help you reach your fitness goals. Each class will cover basic nutrition considerations for exercise and performance. We will make two recipes per session for pre-workout, during activity or for sustained energy and post workout snacks.\n9/26 - Prepare: Fuel plays a big role in allowing you to maintain your energy during your workout or to start your day right. Learn what you need to optimize your workouts.\n10/17 - Sustain: Hitting the wall or a drop in energy during the day can leave you making poor choices and causing a big drop in your glycogen stores that can be hard to build back up after a high intensity or long endurance workout.\n11/14 - Recover: Post workout nutrition is a key time to replenish spent energy and to repair the muscles you worked. Refuel properly and you will be ready to get back to it with energy and rebuilt muscle strength.\nPower Packed Food for Sports and Nutrition (Code# #103457) is located under Adult Fitness on the registration site.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6912897825241089}
+{"content": "“No substance what I do, I can’t look to enactment immoderate wealth away,” Carmen shared. “I cognize you are expected to person a reserve connected manus successful lawsuit thing happens. Why can’t I bash this?”\n“It sounds similar your wealth stories are getting successful the way,” I answered.\n“What’s a wealth story?” she asked.\n“It’s the communicative you archer yourself astir wealth and however you subordinate to it. You make your wealth stories done your aboriginal experiences and memories astir money. And these stories signifier the mode you behave with money.”\n“Well, if that’s the case,” Carmen responded, “Then I’m going to the poorhouse.”\nCarmen explained that portion increasing up, her begetter was a seasonal idiosyncratic for the tourism industry. “When the lukewarm upwind kicked in, Dad had plentifulness of work. We had a afloat array and seconds each around. But we knew erstwhile the play had ended. Instead of having heaping bowls of nutrient successful beforehand of us, we were each handed 1 tortilla. And that’s often each we had.”\n“So, it was virtually feast oregon famine?” I asked.\n“Yes. When Dad had money, we spent it. We ne'er enactment immoderate distant for the off-season.”\nCarmen’s mindset astir wealth came from those aboriginal wealth stories. She was patterning aft her puerility acquisition and repeating unhealthy wealth behaviors.\nIf you are not affluent and privation to unfastened the anticipation of accumulating wealth, displacement your mindset to assistance displacement actions and behaviors. When mindset, actions and behaviors enactment together, they assistance signifier the steadfast habits – alternatively of the ones you are different destined to repeat.\nWondering wherever to start? Take this abbreviated inventory:\nMindset\nHow bash you consciousness astir money? What bash you archer yourself astir it? If your cognition toward wealth is hostility oregon fear, this is simply a awesome that you whitethorn request to alteration your wealth story.\nThink backmost to your earliest memories astir wealth and inquire yourself if you are repeating history.\nI person a friend, Nan, who noticed that she hoarded wealth and would lone acquisition the cheapest marque of immoderate she bought. And though her volition to prevention wealth was admirable, she didn’t ever travel distant with the prime point for which she had hoped.\nWhen we explored her aboriginal wealth stories, she recalled that her parent was an obsessive coupon clipper, lone purchasing items for which she had a corresponding coupon. This was exaggerated to the constituent wherever Nan went without socks successful 3rd people due to the fact that her parent waited each twelvemonth for a coupon for girls’ socks.\nActions and behaviors\nWhen you person money, what bash you bash with it? All wealth needs a destination if you privation to make a mindset of abundance and wealth. Otherwise, it tends to magically disappear.\nIf you are idiosyncratic who says, “I conscionable don’t cognize wherever each the wealth went,” find a certified fiscal planner who tin assistance you redirect this. A nonrecreational tin assistance plan a program that supports greater wealthiness and debar repeating past mistakes.\nJoaquin, for example, had a batch to amusement for his wealth – a caller television, Peloton bike, the latest dependable strategy and respective monthly subscriptions for media. He was looking astatine a caller motorcycle erstwhile I bumped into him.\n“Joaquin, you indispensable person won the lottery,” I remarked.\n“No, I conscionable similar to reward myself astatine the opening of each wage play for hanging successful there,” helium answered.\n“Can I inquire – bash you person a reserve you tin thin connected successful lawsuit your employment changes?”\n“Oh, you mean 3 months of wage successful reserve? No, but I request to bash that,” helium said.\n“I’m acrophobic it’s not 3 months anymore. It’s 3 years!” I said.\n“Well, I’m a small choky close now, but I request to deliberation astir it,” helium responded.\nTwo weeks later, Joaquin was laid disconnected successful a institution downsizing initiative. Accumulating things alternatively than wealthiness had held him back, and it besides became his downfall financially. He sold astir of his “toys” overmuch beneath marketplace terms and has had to determination successful with his member for rather a portion to prevention connected rent.\nWhat is your wealth story? How bash your mindset, behaviors and actions get successful the mode of processing large fiscal health? If your story, similar that of galore others, holds you back, bash what the affluent do: get the assistance you request successful bid to execute your goals. Seek retired a reputable wealthiness advisor who is certified successful fiscal planning. This adept tin assistance you reshape your wealth communicative to that of large success.\nPatti Cotton works with concern owners, executives and their companies to assistance them recognize their potential. For much information, spell to PattiCotton.com.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5880386829376221}
+{"content": "Social sectors are key buffers against slipping further into poverty against exacerbating inequalities in times of crisis. However, blending operations prioritise investable rather than social sectors, posing particular risks to LDCs. This paper examines the modalities that are best suited for LDCs to achieve the crucial SDGs.\nGlobal Europe – the new EU development cooperation instrument – will be implemented in a context of 80 million people globally facing long-term forced displacement. This number is expected to increase due to climate crises, conflicts and food insecurity in the near future. Our recommendations are setting the highest standards for Global Europe implementation.\nThe figures offer the first tangible evidence of the global pandemic’s impact on EU ODA. In absolute terms, according to the OECD DAC, EU aid increased by 7.8% (72.7 billion USD) compared to 2019. However, this rise is mainly the result of a fall in GNI prompted by the global pandemic.\nEarly figures released yesterday by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) show an increase of 1,4% in global development aid spending in 2019.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on civil society organisations and the people they support. We are supporting our members and partners to stay informed, adapt their programmes and stay safe.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9480620622634888}
+{"content": "Christopher\nCertified Tutor\n...Master of Arts in English from Portland State University. Additionally, I took mathematics classes in college up through Calculus III and Differential Equations. I am currently fulfilling the prerequisite courses for the teaching credential program at CSU San Marcos, where I will focus on high school English and Math. Math and English are the subjects...\nEducation & Certification\nBachelor in Arts, English\nMaster of Arts, English\nRigoberto\nCertified Tutor\n...I was younger, I used to volunteer and tutored math. In college, I worked as a tutor in English and Math. I also tutor History, PSAT prep, CAHSEE Prep, Spanish and French. For me, it's not like I have a favorite area to tutor. What I do look for are those who are willing to...\nEducation & Certification\nBachelor in Arts, Psychology\nJoshua\nCertified Tutor\n...enjoy all aspects of science from the theory behind the present world to the applied sciences, such as Medicine. 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Study alongside a knowledgeable individual and even the most challenging concepts can be easier to understand. You can rest assured that you're always learning from a highly qualified instructor, as all tutors must go through a strict vetting and interview process before teaching students.\nNo matter what subject you need help with, we can connect you with a personal instructor who understands exactly what you need to do to reach for your full potential. Your instructor can have a deep knowledge of the various exams you might be approaching. They can also guide you as you approach homework, projects, and all kinds of other academic hurdles. Learning in a one-on-one environment comes with notable benefits, and choosing San Diego State University tutoring can be a smart move if you want to take a serious approach to your studies.\nHow can a college tutor near me at San Diego State University help me study?\nCollege-level education is challenging even in entry-level courses. It's a significant step up from high school standards, and it's easy to feel lost or left behind as a new university student. That being said, even the most experienced students can quickly feel out of their depth during advanced, high-level courses. Lectures don't always make it easy to gain a firm understanding of key concepts either. Although you can ask questions during lectures, the professor doesn't always have the time to ensure you actually understand the concepts being discussed, especially in a lecture with hundreds of students. While you can meet with your tutor during their office hours for extra help, there's no real guarantee they'll make an effort to help you.\nIn contrast, San Diego State University tutoring sessions pair you up with an instructor who can be wholly dedicated to your progress. They can take the time to clearly explain any concepts that might be giving you trouble, and you can ask as many questions as you need along the way. As you learn at a pace that feels manageable, your tutor can also personalize your learning experience based on your attributes and needs. This targeted, in-depth level of attention is possible because you'll be the only student in each study session.\nCan a San Diego State University tutor help me prepare for tests?\nWhile tutors can help you throughout your college courses, studying effectively can be even more crucial as you approach important exams. With the help of San Diego State University tutoring sessions, you can approach your exams with a sense of confidence and preparedness. Your San Diego State University tutor can understand the types of exams you're facing in your specific course, and how best to approach the format of the test. They can help you prepare by showing you questions that are similar to those you'll face, giving you a chance to practice your skills ahead of time. Your instructor can also choose effective prep methods based on your learning style, whether you're a visual, verbal, social, or solitary learner.\nIn addition to helping you practice specific concepts related to your studies, your instructor can also equip you with valuable strategies that can make you navigate your future courses more effectively, regardless of what subject you might be focusing on. Time-management techniques are universally applicable, and so are helpful note-taking techniques. You can even learn how to approach multiple-choice exams with a strategic mindset.\nHow can I find a college tutor near me at San Diego State University?\nIf you're wondering how you're going to fit tutoring sessions into your busy schedule, rest assured that Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor that can work around your conflicts. Your tutor can meet you at a time that is convenient for you, whether you choose online or in-person sessions. Choose the online option, and you can easily connect with your college tutor at San Diego State University through our Live Learning Platform.\nYou can access your study sessions from any location with an internet connection, including your own home. Even though you won't have to travel if you're studying from home, you can still communicate with your tutor as if they were in the same room as you. This is thanks to features such as video chat, a virtual whiteboard, and a shared document editor. You can also rewatch your own past sessions if you ever need to refresh your memory of certain lessons.\nHow can I find a college tutor near me at San Diego State University?\nOur educational consultants can help you connect with a personal instructor that fits your needs, even if you're studying for a test that is just a few short weeks away. If you're in a rush, we can connect you with a San Diego State University tutor in as few as 24 hours.\nYour Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor\nIdentify Needs\nOur knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.\nCustomize Learning\nYour tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.\nIncreased Results\nYou can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.\nOnline Convenience\nWith the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.691838800907135}
+{"content": "A Goodyear criminal defense lawyer can help you through this time, building a strong case on your behalf. Our team at Grand Canyon Law Group is committed to protecting your rights. Let us put our extensive experience to work for you.\nCriminal offenses are categorized into misdemeanors and felonies under the law. Misdemeanors are less serious charges, with potential penalties including fines, jail time, and probation.\nFelonies are more severe charges with harsher punishments. A conviction for a felony could mean years in prison, hefty fines, and loss of constitutional rights. A felony charge can impact someone’s ability to find housing, employment, and more.\nDriving under the influence, assault, domestic violence, sex crimes, theft, assault, and a number of other offenses fall under a misdemeanor or felony classification. Our team defends both types of charges in Goodyear and can help you build a strong criminal defense based on the nature of your case.\nIt is important to seek the counsel of a skilled attorney promptly to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. A lawyer can speak with witnesses and gather evidence to begin building your defense. Defense strategies may include:\nThe State has the burden of proof in a criminal case. This means they must establish that an individual who has been charged is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. A seasoned defense attorney can work to prove reasonable doubt to the jury and potentially even get charges reduced or dropped.\nSentencing guidelines for criminal offenses are determined by state government and often require mandatory jail sentences. A number of factors can impact sentencing, including criminal history, age, mental illness, and the nature of the crime.\nMisdemeanors and felonies are both categorized by class, with Class 1 being the highest-level offense. While misdemeanors have three classes, felonies have six. For example, Marijuana possession of less than two pounds is a Class 6 felony punishable by up to a year in prison.\nSentencing can be complicated, especially if you have a prior criminal record or are facing multiple charges. An experienced local attorney can help you better understand the nature of your charges and work to mitigate the potential legal penalties.\nWhen the State accuses you of criminal conduct and begins building a case with the goal of conviction, it is crucial to seek the knowledge and expertise of a skilled attorney. Your livelihood and reputation could be at risk, so it is essential to work with someone who has years of experience defending cases like yours.\nAt Grand Canyon Law Group, we have defended hundreds of criminal cases in Arizona. As former prosecutors turned defense attorneys, we know what the prosecution is looking for and how to use that to your advantage.\nTrust your case in the hands of experienced professionals who care about you and your rights. Call a Goodyear criminal defense attorney today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7124890089035034}
+{"content": "Soledad's work has contributed to developing research agendas aimed to improving living conditions in the city across a range of thematic areas such as: public space and wellbeing, mobility & socio-spatial integration, housing & habitat, and cultural heritage.\nWorking in collaboration with Dr Harry Smith at Heriot Watt University and partner institutions in Colombia, Dr Garcia Ferrari has led a British Council Institutional Links Grant, which began to evaluate the Medellín planning experience from ‘the ground up’, providing insights upon which other cities undergoing similar development can draw. This has led to changes in the Municipal Development Plan, in the local policy on informal rental housing, in community understanding of landslide risk, and in ways in which joint local government and community decision-making around landslide risk mitigation is achieved.\nCollaborative research on the housing and habitat theme has led to two subsequent GCRF-funded research projects, which explored the scope for risk-reducing strategies for informal settlements, identifying viable approaches to develop co-created landslide risk approaches that consider technical and community knowledge on a level platform. This work has contributed to increasing knowledge on the co-production of strategies to mitigate and monitor risk, which led to further proposals now underway in Mexico, focused on climate change adaptation to hydrometeorological phenomena, in the context of an increasing political agenda around ‘smart cities’.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6390103697776794}
+{"content": "Similar to how LEED standards address the environment and sustainability, the WELL Building Standard® addresses how well a building supports the health and well-being of its occupants. The WELL rating covers 108 features in ten areas, including light, air quality, thermal comfort and sound.\nTo become a Well Accredited Professional, Casuccio studied aspects of the standard and successfully completed an exam demonstrating his knowledge.\nCongratulations to Casuccio on this achievement!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9851626753807068}
+{"content": "Common Warehouse Processes\nWhen you can optimize a warehouse process from top to bottom, you not only create a more organized and efficient business, you also introduce ways to save money. These common warehouse processes should be under constant scrutiny as you search for simplification and accuracy across your organization:\nHow to Optimize Your Warehouse Processes\nIn addition to the solutions mentioned above, use these 10 tips to optimize your warehouse process:\nAdopt lean warehousing practices. Process shipments when they arrive, not later. Schedule receiving appointments to prevent loading dock traffic jams. Provide ongoing training for workers. Review your warehouse layout and revise if necessary. Organize your inventory. Run an audit on your warehouse. Prioritize your inventory based on the ABC hierarchy. Evaluate the effectiveness of your supply chain. Communicate effectively with your workers. Related Content\nWhich key performance warehouse receiving metrics should you focus on? Learn how to understand warehouse performance metrics.\nLearn common warehouse terms and definitions to better understand the industry. This guide describes a variety of terms used throughout warehouses in storage, documentation, technology and more.\nWhat is fulfillment cost per order? Learn about the main components of fulfillment costs and how to calculate them in this guide from Prologis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6316277980804443}
+{"content": "On June 2, 2021, the Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences and Documentation and Information Center, Chinese Academy of Chengdu, jointly released the Report on the Influence of China's Think Tanks (2020). 2020 marks the sixth year that the report, an influential think tank ranking in China, has been released nationwide.\nChongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China (RDCY) was included in several report lists and was highlighted as a key think tank for focused analysis.\nUsing an evaluation model combining subjective and objective data, the report analyzes the structural characteristics of nearly 500 national, local, university, social, and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan think tanks from five perspectives of decision-making, public opinion, society, professionalism, and international influence. Eventually,\nthe report identifies the think tanks with outstanding influence in 2019, in which RDCY was selected as a university think tank.\nThe report outlines ten hot topics in 2019 and analyzes think tanks and experts who contributed highly to these issues. 2019's top 10 topics in China are \"New Era\", \"Big Data\", \"Internet Plus\", \"Rural Revitalization\", \"High-quality Development\", \"The Belt and Road Initiative\", \"Targeted Poverty Alleviation\", \"Reform and Opening-up\", \"Artificial Intelligence\" and \"Socialism with Chinese Characteristics\". Regarding \"The Belt and Road Initiative\" topic, RDCY was selected as a think tank with high contribution, which published more documents and included more renowned sources.\nRDCY's Executive Dean Wang Wen was selected as a scholar with significant contributions to this topic.\nThe report analyzes the research topics and experts of the key think tanks in 2019, summarizes the important characteristics of the key think tanks, and selects\nten representative think tanks for key analysis. RDCY is one of the think tanks to be analyzed. RDCY operates research centers such as Global Governance Research Center, China-US People-to-People Exchange Research Center, China-Russia People-to-People Exchange Research Center, etc. RDCY covers research areas on \"Global Governance\", \"The Belt and Road Initiative\", \"Reform and Opening-up\", \"High-quality Development, \"Green Finance\", \"Sino-US Trade Friction\", \"Connectivity\", \"Climate Change\", \"Rural Revitalization\" and other fields. Several significant events have been held, focusing on key talking points of national development.\nThe report includes a special study of international relations think tanks. It analyzes the domestic think tanks that are at the forefront of research prowess and comprehensive influence when it comes to the field of international relations.\nRDCY was selected for its leading position in the field of public diplomacy. RDCY is closely following the hot spots of current affairs, launching columns such as \"Today's Viewpoint\", \"Today's Focus\", \"Video on Demand\", \"From the Outset,\" and \"Bright Path\", inviting experts to explain current affairs and analyze trends in a timely and accurate manner. These columns served as channels to promote mutual understanding between China and the rest of the world.\nAs a new type of think tank with Chinese characteristics, RDCY invited dozens of former politicians, bankers, and renowned scholars from all over the world as senior fellows, focusing on reality, advising the country, and serving the people. In recent years, RDCY has gained high recognition at home and abroad in the research fields of financial development, global governance, great power relations, and macro policies.\nGideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator of Financial Times, had predicted the rise of Asia in his book \"Easternisation.\" In his latest interview with CGTN's Wang Guan, Rachman talks about major power relations from different aspects, such as China-US relations, geopolitical tensions, and a new media environment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7264612317085266}
+{"content": "The third edition of the 2021 Power Sector Watch highlights some of the recent developments in the Nigerian Power Sector: Metering\nThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in response to the liquidity challenge faced by distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria, had in 2015, set up a Nigerian Electricity Market Stabilization Fund (NEMSF) through which DisCos could access loan facilities under certain conditions. However, the challenge remained largely unresolved and has affected their ability to meet their financial obligations to players in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).\nConsequently, the CBN, in conjunction with relevant Regulators, set up a process to drive monetary discipline in the electricity market. The CBN delegated oversight of electricity bill collections to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and required all DisCos to retain collection accounts with the DMBs. Deductions for specific financial obligations are taken as first line items from the monies in the collection account while the balance is transferred to the respective DisCos to fund operations. Based on recent data provided by the Presidential Power Sector Working Group (PPSWG), revenue from the NESI increased by 33.93% to ₦184.26 billion as at February 2021 – with a total revenue of ₦137.57 billion for the first three months of implementation of the new collection structure (September to November 2020) and ₦184.26 billion for the next three months, December 2020 to February 2021.\nThere is concern from the DisCos though, that the amount transferred to them after the deductions is not sufficient to meet their operational needs and facilitate investment in much needed distribution infrastructure. The measure may not also directly address the metering gap and energy theft issues which have contributed to poor collection.\nClick here to read more on this publication.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7174605131149292}
+{"content": "Predictive analytics for digital identity verification firm Socure has announced CEO Sunil Madhu will present at the upcoming connect:ID 2018 conference in Washington, D.C.Madhu will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on online identity verification and fraud prevention.”Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are leapfrog technologies, transforming the way banks, online businesses, and others are interacting with current and prospective customers”.In this presentation, Sunil will explain which AI and machine learning approaches, techniques, and data elements are necessary to produce the most reliable and accurate results. He will also discuss how advances in data science are facilitating a transformational shift in online identification and fraud prevention, and what future impacts they will have on online banking, retail and more.connect:ID 2018 is an innovative, international conference and exhibition that focuses on all aspects of identity technologies and the opportunities for their management in both the physical and digital worlds.In four years, connect:ID, powered by Science Media Partners and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA), has become the world's premier event dedicated to all aspects of human identity technology and its implementation in the digital, mobile, and physical domains.connect:ID's mission is to explore how secure identity technology is enhancing authentication, wherever it is used – from aviation and border control, to healthcare, finance, education and countless other markets. The conference covers additional challenging issues, including identity fraud, personal data theft, the intensification of national security threats, and cyber intrusions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5166688561439514}
+{"content": "On September 3, 2021, California lawmakers passed a bill that could reduce cycling accidents. Still expected to be signed by Governor Newsom, A.B. 122 would give cyclists the option to yield, rather than stop, at stop signs when safe to do so. According to Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horbath, this bill will encourage safer riding and have long-term benefits on the environment.\nA.B. 122 aims to reduce traffic accidents involving bicycles by decreasing their time in the intersection. After making complete stops, cyclists must exert more energy and take more time to cross intersections, which increases their chances of colliding with another vehicle. This policy has been implemented in several other states including Delaware, where data shows that these collisions have decreased by 23% in 30 months.\nWhile A.B. 122 aims to reduce bicycle crashes, there are still concerns about young riders abusing the policy, or about it causing more confusion in trafficked urban areas. To address these concerns, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition is committed to educating cyclists and drivers on how to safely share the road.\nBy providing safer options for cyclists, A.B. 122 hopes to encourage more people to choose biking as a mode of transportation while simultaneously reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. This significant bill awaits Governor Newsom’s decision to sign, approve without signing, or veto; therefore, it is still essential to contact the governor’s office to support the bill being signed into law.\nReferences\nA.B 122: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB122 Darrow, M. (2021, September 2). California Stop: Bicyclists To Treat Stop Signs As Yield Signs Following Passage of AB 122.\nCBS SF BayArea.\nhttps://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/09/02/california-stop-bicyclists-yield-signs-ab-122 /\nWritten by Hoang-dan Nguyen", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.99695885181427}
+{"content": "For our 14th episode of Health IRL, we chatted about healthcare digital transformation with:\n- Grace Cordovano, CEO & Board Certified Patient Advocate at Enlightening Results, LLC - Paddy Padmanabhan, author of the book “Healthcare Digital Transformation” and Founder and CEO at Damo Consulting - Lygeia Ricciardi, Advisor at Carium\n__________________________\nTwenty-twenty has been an unprecedented year. In the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare organizations have been stretched to the utmost caring for repeated waves of acutely ill patients, despite shortages in staff, PPE, and hospital beds. As a country, we’ve lost almost 300,000 lives to the virus, and sustained massive economic challenges, compounded by political upheaval, social unrest, environmental threats, and increased levels of anxiety and depression.\nThough we’re still in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, distribution of a vaccine is on the horizon. We all want 2021 to be better, and healthcare will play a pivotal role in shaping it. In the past six months, 75% of providers started using telehealth, according to the Telehealth Impact Study by the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition Telehealth Workgroup. What changes in health and healthcare are they — and the general public — expecting and prioritizing next?\nJoin us for the 14th session of Health IRL. I'll be interviewing Paddy Padmanabhan, author of the 2020 book Healthcare Digital Transformation, and Patient Advocate Grace Cordovano to discuss lessons-learned and predictions for the immediate next phase of healthcare’s digital transformation.\nTopics we touched on included:\n- What does a more holistic model of digital virtual care look like? - How can we leverage digital tech to personalize care for individuals? - What are some specific strategies to address the digital divide? - What are the public’s top priorities in transforming healthcare — and how closely do they map to those of the healthcare system?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6591906547546387}
+{"content": "A sports drink that is 97 percent dairy, that aims to compete nationally against leading brands, was recently launched with support from dairy farmers through checkoff and industry support. The lactose-free, shelf stable product from GoodSport delivers three times the electrolytes and 33 percent less sugar than traditional sports drinks.\n“GoodSport carries dairy’s healthy halo,â€_x009d_ said Pennsylvania dairy farmer and ADA North East board member Marilyn Hershey, who serves as chair of DMI. “It not only offers delicious refreshment and nutrition from dairy, but it supports our industry’s sustainability mission. This is giving people a new way to talk about milk and that’s exciting for dairy farmers.â€_x009d_\nThis month the drink will be available online on Amazon.com and at goodsport.com, with broader retail distribution planned for later in the year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6335299015045166}
+{"content": "Latest mortgage news: Big banks cut fixed rates to 5 years\nCIBC this week became the second Big 6 bank to cut its 5-year fixed mortgage rate.\nThe bank lowered its rates by 5 basis points, bringing its uninsured 5-year fixed rate to 2.39% and its 5-year variable rate to 1.35%.\nThe move follows similar cuts from TD Bank on Thursday.\nTD moves more, which saw rates drop 45 basis points. This brings its 5-year insured fixed rate (high ratio) to 1.89% (instead of 2.34%) and its uninsured 5-year fixed rate to 1.99% (instead of 2.44%). .\nThese moves follow a downward trend in bond yields in recent months. The yield on 5-year bonds has fallen from 1.01% in June / July to a range of 0.80% to 0.90% since August. Bond yields generally lead to fixed mortgage rates.\nNew housing starts slowed in August, according to CMHC\nAll eyes are on the housing supply these days given historically low inventory levels, which are struggling to meet current strong demand.\nThat’s why the latest housing starts figures released this week were important, as they serve as a rough indicator of future supply.\nOverall, seasonally adjusted housing starts fell to 260,239 units in August, from 270,744 in July, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).\nThe annual rate of urban starts fell 4.7%, led by a 5.7% drop in starts of apartments, condos and other multi-unit dwellings. Urban single-detached housing starts fell 2% year over year.\nDespite the drop, housing starts are still well above the long-term average, however\n“On a trend and monthly SAAR [seasonally adjusted annual rates] base, the level of housing starts activity remains high by historical standards, ”CMHC noted. “Among Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, Toronto was the only market to record growth in the total number of SAAR starts in August, due to modest growth in the multi-family segment.\nNeo Financial grows in mortgage lending\nA fintech company that advertises itself as a “disruptive online bank” should significantly expand its product offering to include mortgages.\nCalgary-based Neo Financial Technologies launched a year ago with a no-fee Mastercard and a high-interest savings account. It has since grown nationwide and has over 4,000 retail partners where its cardholders can earn money.\nThe company just completed a second fundraiser valued at $ 64 million, bringing the total funds raised by the company since its launch to $ 114 million.\nThe next steps in the company’s expansion are expected to largely include mortgages, as it aims to challenge traditional big banks and gain a growing share of that market share.\n“With 90% of the Canadian market share held by the Big Five banks, Neo was designed to give Canadians what they lacked: choice and innovation,” the company says on its website.\nIn a job assignment for a Chief Mortgage Officer position, the company said: “Neo expands our product offering to include innovative mortgage products backed by cutting edge technology… You will play a key role in transforming our mortgage business into a domestic brand in Canada. “", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6383417844772339}
+{"content": "Yes, if the credit provider has breached the relevant legislation then the default must be permanently removed.\nAbsolutely not, we recommend paying the overdue amount but it does not guarantee the removal of the negative listing.\nA default and court judgement will remain on your credit file for up to 5 years and a serious credit infringement will remain on your file for up to 7 years.\nCredit providers consider individuals with low credit ratings as high risk, meaning they will either decline the application or charge higher interest rates. Credit files with no adverse information generally have score of 750-850, which is considered high range.\nCredit providers and credit reporting bodies must respond to a disputes in relation to your credit file within 30 days.\nRegardless of the size of the default, the fact that a negative listing has been recorded on your credit file may result in you being considered a credit risk.\nIf the listing has been placed invalidly, then you do not have to pay it for it to be removed from your credit file.\nWe will be pleased to discuss the economic and competitive costs of our services in detail, before you engage our services.\nQuotations in writing provided. Customer will be provided with a detailed invoice as well as receipt documentation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5012166500091553}
+{"content": "Members of global teams are often dispersed across time zones. This paper introduces the construct of temporal brokerage, which we define as being in a position within a team’s temporal structure that bridges subgroups that have little or no temporal overlap with each other. Although temporal brokerage is not a formal role, we argue that occupying such a position makes an individual more likely to take on more coordination work than other members on the team. We suggest that, while engaging in such coordination work has advantages in the form of enhanced integrative complexity, it also comes with costs in the form of a greater workload relative to other members. We further argue that the increased integrative complexity and workload that result from occupying a position of temporal brokerage have implications that go beyond the boundaries of the focal team, spilling over into other projects the individual is engaged in. Specifically, we predict that being in positions of temporal brokerage on global teams decreases the quantity but increases the quality of an individual’s total productive output. We find support for these predictions across two studies comprising 4,553 individuals participating in global student project teams and 123,586 individuals participating in global academic research teams, respectively. The framework and findings presented in this paper contribute to theories of global teamwork, pivotal roles and leadership emergence in global teams, and social network theory. Lien vers l'article\nMELL, J.N., JANG, S. and CHAI, S. (2021). Bridging Temporal Divides: Temporal Brokerage in Global Teams and Its Impact on Individual Performance.\nOrganization Science, 32(3), pp. 731-751.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9940391778945923}
+{"content": "When a woman needs to file for divorce or commence a family court proceeding regarding custody, child support, paternity, or domestic violence, there are complex laws her attorney must know to present her case effectively.\nIf you are a mother with questions about your legal rights, a caring Simi Valley mothers’ rights lawyer may have the answers. Our family law attorneys have substantial experience in domestic relations matters and could work tirelessly to defend your rights as a mom.\nRegardless of the type of family law matter she is involved in, a mother has certain legal rights that must be protected, including the right to:\nIf the father or another party challenges these rights, a diligent attorney in Simi Valley could prepare any necessary legal pleadings and represent the mother in court.\nYears ago, many states held a presumption that mothers were better caregivers for their children than fathers. This ‘maternal preference’ has since been abolished, and both parents are now considered equally capable of caring for their children. In fact, California Family Code §3040 mandates that custody be granted to parents jointly, as long as it is in the child’s best interests.\nHowever, equal co-parenting does not always benefit the child. For example, if the father has a history of drug or alcohol abuse or an untreated mental illness, a judge may award primary custody to the mother to protect the child from harm. Another circumstance under which sole or primary custody to the mother may be better for the child is when the mother or child has suffered domestic violence at the hands of the father.\nEven if a judge grants full custody to the mother, the father still has a right to visit with his child. Creating a parenting plan that affords the father visitation can be challenging when the mother has genuine concerns about his ability to keep the child safe. A knowledgeable lawyer in Simi Valley could explain a mother’s legal rights and how best to craft a visitation agreement that preserves the child’s safety and well-being.\nUnder state law, if a mother is unmarried when her child is born, she is presumed to have sole legal and physical custody and may control the nature and frequency of contact with the father. However, unless the father’s paternity is legally established, the mother has no right to request child support or rely upon the father to physically and emotionally support the child. To create an obligation for child support, a mother may need to file a petition with a Simi Valley family court to establish her child’s father’s paternity with the assistance of a dedicated attorney.\nNo matter when a judge issues a custody or child support order, a mother has the right to request a modification if it is no longer meeting her child’s needs. For example, a shared physical custody order may no longer be appropriate if the father remarries, and his new spouse has a contentious or even harmful relationship with the child. A practiced mothers’ rights lawyer in Simi Valley could explain the process of modification and help determine if circumstances warrant changing a court order.\nThe thought of losing time with your child or having to send them to an unsafe environment with the other parent can be overwhelming. A skilled Simi Valley mothers’ rights lawyer could explain your legal options and help safeguard your rights to your child. Reach out today to learn more about protecting your interests as a mother.\nHoffer Family Law Firm", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.764494776725769}
+{"content": "When you make gratitude the center of your daily interactions with others, every action you take will be rooted in Thanksgiving. You can do this by making your daily activities and actions appreciative, deliberate, and purposeful. It will help you make your life more positive and achieve more success in your daily projects. Here are some tips and strategies for doing this.\nDo you take the time to appreciate the simple blessings in your life? Do you express gratitude for the opportunity to serve others through your work? Do you remind yourself when you walk into your office that having a job is something a lot of people are looking for right now? You have to choose to move through life with a thankful mindset. This will help you focus on the positive side of life. In what situations is it difficult for you to focus on being grateful?\nWhat do you do during your interactions with others? How do you use your positive mindset to counteract the negative energy of others? Before greeting a friend or stranger, express gratitude for being able to see and talk to them. Your opening expressions can set a positive tone for your conversation. or a negative one. The problem with a negative tone is that it predisposes you to the stress of the conversation. Do not do it because when you invite stress into your life, through negative interactions the damage to your self-esteem, health and productivity.\nWhen the simple blessings of life are evident to you with every step you take, you will appreciate simple things like the ability to breathe, walk, and enjoy the taste of food. This can motivate you to move deliberately and with enthusiasm in your daily activities and projects. You have to learn to avoid self-pity and avoid depression even when you feel depressed. Let your steps be guided by gratitude, rather than anger and envy.\nWhat is your level of family well-being? Although staying calm when disciplining your children is sometimes challenging, it becomes easier and less stressful when you remind yourself that children are precious gifts that deserve proper guidance. Keep your mission clear when teaching them life lessons. When you know what a blessing you are, your job is well done.\nWhat are some of the things you are thankful for? Make giving thanks a natural part of your daily life. You can celebrate opportunities to show your appreciative mindset. Recognizing the goodness of life allows you to live happily and peacefully. This should be part of your relentless self-control and improvement process!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6552565097808838}
+{"content": "Topics: African Americans, African Studies, Futurism, Sociology Technology is not unbiased, according to a scholar investigating the phenomenon of technological racism. As people recognize the embedded biases within technology, the growing and multifaceted tech justice movement is working to counter these biases, added the scholar. Ruha Benjamin, a sociologist and professor of African American studiesContinue reading “Color Coding…”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6262388229370117}
+{"content": "Introduction: While there is a growing body of evidence highlighting the benefits of self compassion with respect to well-being amongst professional caregivers, less is known aboutthe role of self-compassion in the lived experiences of family caregivers, and mostspecifically those supporting a significant other with dementia. This study aimed to explorethe role of self-compassion in the lived experiences of family caregivers of people withdementia.Method: A qualitative design was utilised involving the completion of semi-structuredinterviews with participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven familycaregivers of people with dementia whose family member was accessing an older adultmental health service. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim for analysis.Results: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach was used and revealeda number of superordinate and subordinate themes in the interview narratives. Thesuperordinate themes included: relational challenges; coping responses; caring for self; andenhanced awareness leading to more effective responses to self and others.Discussion: Overall, the findings highlight a dearth of self-compassion among familycaregivers in this study, while also pointing to the complex interplay of factors that canpromote or hinder more self-compassionate responses. These findings are discussed inrelation to clinical implications, such as the potential role of professionals and services inexplicitly teaching self-compassion to family caregivers, and future research, most notablythe need for compassion-focused interventions to be tested for feasibility and then efficacyfor use with this population", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9883993268013}
+{"content": "IL-6 Plays a Crucial Role in HBV Infection\nTian Lan, Lei Chang, Long Wu and Yu-Feng Yuan*\nZhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China Abstract\nInterleukin-6 (IL-6), a cytokine mainly produced by activated monocytes, has broad pleiotropic actions that affect the functions of a variety of lymphoid cells. The roles of IL-6 in regulating immunity to infections are currently being defined. Remarkably, IL-6-mediated cellular and humoral immune responses play a crucial role in determining the outcome of viral infection. This article reviews the current knowledge on the critical role of IL-6 in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. As a competent intermediary, IL-6 derived from activated monocytes plays an important role in promoting lymphocytes responses that are essential for effective viral control. However, as a mediator of inflammation, IL-6 is also involved in the development of HBV-induced liver cirrhosis and exacerbating liver injury. Overall, the current data point to IL-6 as an immunoregulatory cytokine in HBV infection. Immunotherapeutic strategies aimed at optimizing the beneficial effects of IL-6 in HBV infection may prove to be an ordeal in the future, as they should foster the strengths of IL-6 while circumventing potential drawbacks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9682644009590149}
+{"content": "Landlords who write rental agreements should be clear, as this is a legal document. If a document has two or more possible meanings, a tenant may accept any reasonable interpretation of the document by the tenant and the law will require it. A tenant can read an agreement in a way that is more beneficial to the tenant than the landlord has intended. If there are ambiguities, the law will impose the importance that the tenant has reasonably understood. If the rent has not been paid on the day following the due date indicated in the rental agreement, it is considered late. The lessor may charge the tenant a fee which is also indicated in the rental agreement. If a lease is for a fixed term, a tenant may sublet the property with the written consent of the landlord, and the lessor may only refuse consent if deemed appropriate. Whether the lease is written or not, the lessor must provide the tenant with an address for service and a telephone number as well as a telephone number for emergency maintenance. Landlords often rely on the general terms and conditions of sale when it comes to rent payment, rent increases, the landlord`s right of entry and the right to eviction….", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9351235628128052}
+{"content": "Because of internal variability in both the real-world and global climate models, it is unclear whether disagreement between models and observations reflects true systematic differences, or different phasing of internal variability in the short observational period. Here, we address this issue through an examination of moderate-to-heavy precipitation in large ensembles of global climate models. We find that model inconsistency with a global observational product is lowest for extratropical precipitation in northern hemisphere winter. The inconsistency is systematically greater for the southern hemisphere winter, but the difference between hemispheres could be due to observational quality. Moderate-to-heavy extratropical winter precipitation is less inconsistent than moderate-to-heavy tropical precipitation in most models. Within the tropics, moderate-to-heavy precipitation is particularly inconsistent with the reference in regions including the Caribbean (especially during JJA), the northern and southern flanks of the Pacific and Atlantic ITCZ, and the Indian Ocean.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6780710220336914}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBinary black hole spins are among the key observables for gravitational wave astronomy. Among the spin parameters, their orientations within the orbital plane, $\\phi_1$, $\\phi_2$ and $\\Delta \\phi=\\phi_1-\\phi_2$, are critical for understanding the prevalence of the spin-orbit resonances and merger recoils in binary black holes. Unfortunately, these angles are particularly hard to measure using current detectors, LIGO and Virgo. Because the spin directions are not constant for precessing binaries, the traditional approach is to measure the spin components at some reference stage in the waveform evolution, typically the point at which the frequency of the detected signal reaches 20 Hz. However, we find that this is a poor choice for the orbital-plane spin angle measurements. Instead, we propose measuring the spins at a fixed \\emph{dimensionless} time or frequency near the merger. This leads to significantly improved measurements for $\\phi_1$ and $\\phi_2$ for several gravitational wave events. Furthermore, using numerical relativity injections, we demonstrate that $\\Delta \\phi$ will also be better measured near the merger for louder signals expected in the future. Finally, we show that numerical relativity surrogate models are key for reliably measuring the orbital-plane spin orientations, even at moderate signal-to-noise ratios like $\\sim 30-45$.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.994656503200531}
+{"content": "Air handlers and furnaces aren't usually installed together in Girard. If you use a furnace, you likely shouldn’t need to consider an air handler.\nAir handlers are often paired with heat pumps and deliver airflow around your home. Some models also offer backup heating and cooling components to support the heat pump.\nA furnace heats differently by blowing hot air into your vents, which send it across your home. As furnaces use combustion chambers to create heat, they don't need some of the parts you'll see in a standard air handler.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8847112655639648}
+{"content": "All taxpayers should take note of the UAE Federal Supreme Court’s first ruling on tax evasion in a criminal case.\nTax evasion, under the Tax Procedures Law is defined as“The use of illegal means resulting in the reduction of the amount of the Due Tax, non-payment thereof, or a refund of a tax that a person does not have the right to have refunded under any Tax Law.”\nThe criminal penalties which apply for committing tax evasion are significantly more severe than the administrative penalties that may otherwise apply where an entity makes a voluntary disclosure (VD) within the appropriate time limits. Depending on the circumstances, a prison sentence or monetary penalty not exceeding five times the amount of evaded tax or both may be imposed on the taxpayer in circumstances of tax evasion.\nThe potential implications of this ruling, coupled with the recent reduction in administrative penalties where a taxpayer submits a VD to the FTA, will encourage taxpayers to review their tax affairs and submit VDs where appropriate or seek further clarification from their adviser or the FTA. In general, taxpayers are required to submit a VD correcting an earlier error within 20 working days of becoming aware of that error.While submitting a VD within the permitted timeframe can significantly reduce administrative penalties, failure to submit a VD within this timeframe will result in additional penalties.\nKPMG has a team of experienced tax specialists that can help you assess your current tax position, advise on the appropriate tax treatment, prepare clarification requests or represent you in front of the FTA as registered tax agents.\nWe are happy to discuss your specific circumstances with you and determine the way forward should you have any questions or concerns in this regard. Please get in touch with your usual KPMG contact or any of the tax professionals below.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7727000117301941}
+{"content": "Police Chief Applauds Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. — This afternoon the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced updated immigration enforcement priorities.\nSafety and security remain top priorities. “We will prioritize for apprehension and removal noncitizens who are a threat to our national security, public safety, and border security,” the memo states.\nThe guidelines shift how the department will employ prosecutorial discretion, moving away from rigid enforcement categories in favor of individualized assessments. Unauthorized status, on its own, will not be the basis for enforcement actions, according to the memo.\n“In the Biden administration’s new enforcement priorities, Secretary Mayorkas acknowledges that millions of undocumented immigrants are contributing community members and essential workers,” said\nRetired Police Chief Ramon Batista of Mesa, Arizona. “In prioritizing the deportation of noncitizens who threaten public safety or national security, DHS is demonstrating its commitment to building trust with immigrant communities. I applaud this smart, compassionate decision.”\n“DHS is right to prioritize valuable law enforcement resources and focus on risks to national security and public safety,” said\nAli Noorani, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum. “These priorities also underscore DHS’s step away from enforcement based solely on unauthorized status, as we saw during the previous administration.\n“By emphasizing public safety threats rather than contributing members of our communities, these priorities will benefit all Americans.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9485375285148621}
+{"content": "U.S. solar jobs fell 7% in 2020 on pandemic, efficiency gains\n(Reuters) - Jobs in the U.S. solar industry fell nearly 7% last year due to work restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic and large gains in labor efficiency, according to an industry report published on Thursday.\nThe decline extends a volatile period for solar sector jobs, which have yet to return to a peak reached in 2016 before the U.S. imposed tariffs on foreign-made panels that increased prices.\nStill, the solar sector is among the fastest-growing segements of the U.S. energy industry, driven by demand from governments and businesses seeking to source cheap, emissions-free power to satisfy customer, taxpayer and investor demands to address climate change.\nThere were 231,474 workers in the solar industry in 2020, according to the annual report from the Solar Energy Industries Association trade group, down from 248,034 in 2019.\nStay-at-home orders and a weakened economy slowed demand for solar, particularly in the labor-intensive residential sector, it said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.600544273853302}
+{"content": "V-Cone for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Gas Lift Applications by nhanvietjsc\nOn the production end of the oil and gas industry, gas lift techniques are often used to draw oil to the surface in enhanced oil recovery processes. The gas lift may be intermittent or continuous and involves high-pressure gas being pumped into wells to simulate highly viscous oil. Operators monitoring gas lift rates in a variety of wells can rely on the V-Cone for accurate flow measurement and rugged design requiring minimal-to-no maintenance.\nLet’s review.\nComplex Oil and Gas Applications\nThe V-Cone is a flow meter implemented into a wide variety of flow applications, many of them hazardous, complex, and with a variety of challenges to overcome. Gas lift, a popular V-Cone application, requires corrosion-resistant equipment able to withstand harsh flow media. The V-Cone can be manufactured from a variety of common and exotic materials, including 304L stainless steel, and may even be cladded should customer specifications require it. Additionally, if specifications require an expensive material, the V-Cone’s straight-run requirements are advantageous. Requiring minimal to zero straight run, the V-Cone saves on additional (possibly expensive) piping costs and installation space due to its self-conditioning design.\nGas lift processes aim for accuracy, as too much or too little gas injected into the good casing can result in inefficient production. Offering up to ± 0.5% accuracy, the V-Cone and its accompanying transmitter provide operators and engineers with the accuracy and repeatability they need to make timely, informed decisions about their gas lift operations.\nVarying good casing pressures as gas-injection valves open and shut during gas lift operations require a V-Cone that can cover that high turndown. With stacked transmitters, the V-Cone can measure a 20:1 turndown with low permanent pressure loss, lending efficiency to the overall operation. Metering benefits like this can greatly impact an oil and gas company’s bottom line, preventing energy loss and eliminating the need for additional gas compression.\nFlow Meter Options for Gas Lift\nAs with numerous oil and gas flow applications, the orifice plate is often chosen based on its price point and “off-the-shelf” convenience, offering low lead times and familiarity for many engineers working on flow projects. While the orifice plate may be a household name for oil and gas projects, the average lifespan is minimal in corrosive, harsh environments. This can halt pipeline operations for maintenance or meter replacement when the orifice plate’s edges dull or corrode over time. Additionally, the orifice plate can be prone to permanent pressure loss, and accuracy is often affected by differences in flow density, pressure, and erosion. Significant straight-run requirements can also affect overall project cost and footprint, especially in retrofit applications.\nThe Venturi meter has a high-pressure recovery compared to the orifice plate and is often more accurate. However, the Venturi’s sheer size alone can be a deterrent, especially in offshore operations where space and weight are a concern.\nVortex flow meters are another choice for gas lift, as they’re economically priced and have a lower pressure drop than the orifice plate. However, they are easily affected by surrounding vibrational resonance, have a low-flow cutoff, and require straight-run of 15:5 or higher in some cases.\nThe V-Cone’s primary element is self-conditioning and can be extremely corrosion-resistant based on the material of construction. The structure of the V-Cone, including the vertical and horizontal supports, is built to withstand external vibration. The V-Cone, while not as universally familiar to engineers and operators as the orifice plate, is still a straightforward and transparent piece of equipment. Operators don’t need any formal expertise to validate the transmitters, which are tied to a flow computer. The V-Cone system doesn’t require any proprietary software and is easy to verify, isolate the components, and complete easy installation with minimal-to-zero maintenance. The V-Cone’s 25+ year lifespan means less downtime, more peace of mind, and reliable flow data needed to ensure the gas lift is generating optimal flow production.\nA V-Cone Retrofit Project\nIn early 2004, an FPSO customer contacted McCrometer regarding a gas lift flow measurement issue. Their existing 3” vortex flow meter was presenting a noisy flow signal and vibration at the installation point on the turret was the suspected cause. The customer was familiar with the V-Cone’s data with regard to signal stability and asked for a formal opinion of the current flow project. After a detailed review, including analysis of the proposed installation point on the turret model, McCrometer concluded the V-Cone would be a fitting solution. The V-Cone proved to be such a success in an application containing considerable vibrational resonance that the customer continued to implement V-Cones on additional oil and gas projects.\nA Key Advantage for Gas Lift\nFor customers desiring a flow meter to cover a wider range than 20:1 turndown with stacked transmitters, McCrometer provides the compact but mighty Wafer-Cone® flow meter. Ideal for small line sizes of 1” – 6”, the Wafer-Cone uses the same proprietary design principles as the V-Cone, with one major beneficial difference – an interchangeable cone. This “fast change replacement meter” is ideal for gas lift applications wanting to change their beta ratio for different flow conditions. The Wafer-Cone can measure from the day that enhanced oil recovery begins, until the day the well dries up! The flangeless design and interchangeable cone also contribute to a small project footprint and is an ideal solution for gas lift retrofit applications and offshore projects.\nTough Applications, Tougher V-Cone\nGas lift processes are complex enough. The metering choice is simple; the V-Cone is an investment flow meter that brings unprecedented value to enhanced oil recovery projects. The customization available is truly what makes this flow meter so applicable to varying processes, from the material construction to the stacked transmitters, and even end-connections\nRecommended Posts\nOctober 14, 2021\nOctober 14, 2021\nOctober 11, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6161364316940308}
+{"content": "Abstract\nCulture influences entrepreneurship and it is becoming essential to determine its role in entrepreneurship development in different countries especially in those with cultural diversities like Nigeria where there are less studies. Nigeria included a compulsory variant of entrepreneurship education in the curriculum of universities to nurture entrepreneurial mind-sets. Despite the general recognition of the instrumentality and significance of entrepreneurship, there are no studies evaluating the programme or the role of culture in entrepreneurial intention development. This study applied an extended version of the theory of planned behaviour to examine the interaction between culture and entrepreneurship how this impact on the entrepreneurial intentions of graduates. This article analysed and reported results of the survey of 409 graduates from six universities using structural equation modelling-AMOS, analysis of moment structures. Findings indicate that culture has both direct and indirect effect on graduates’ entrepreneurial intentions. The study has implications for policy and practice.\nKeywords Entrepreneurship education; university graduates; theory of planned behaviour; national culture; Nigeria", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7945556640625}
+{"content": "The role of dexamethasone in the treatment of patients with brain tumours remains poorly understood. In this study the self-diffusion parameters of extracellular water within primary intracranial tumours and peritumoural tissue, and their response to dexamethasone, have been measured using MR diffusion tensor imaging. Maps of the mean diffusivity <D> and two measures of diffusion anisotropy were obtained from six patients before, and typically 48-72h after, commencing dexamethasone treatment. A significant decrease in <D> of either tumour (p < 0.02) or oedematous brain (p < 0.04) was observed in three patients. No significant changes were noted in either of the two calculated diffusion anisotropy indices before and after steroid treatment in any of the six patients.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8481415510177612}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe investigate the frequency of two- and four-image gravitational lens systems in the Jodrell-VLA Astrometric Survey (JVAS) and Cosmic Lens All-Sky Survey and the possible implications for dark matter halo properties. A simple lensing statistics model, which describes lens galaxies as singular isothermal ellipsoids with a projected axis ratio distribution derived from the surface brightness ellipticities of early-type galaxies in the Coma Cluster, is ruled out at the 98% level since it predicts too few four-image lenses (quads). We consider a range of factors that may be increasing the frequency of radio quads, including external shear fields, mass distributions flatter than the light, shallow lensing mass profiles, finite core radii, satellite galaxies, and alterations to the luminosity function for faint flat-spectrum radio sources. We find that none of these mechanisms provide a compelling solution to the quad problem on their own while remaining consistent with other observational constraints.\nPublication: The Astrophysical Journal Pub Date: June 2001 DOI: 10.1086/320955 arXiv: arXiv:astro-ph/0008329 Bibcode: 2001ApJ...553..709R Keywords: Galaxies: Halos; Galaxies: Structure; Cosmology: Gravitational Lensing; Astrophysics E-Print: Final version. 27 pages, including 9 figs, minor typos corrected, ApJ in press (June 2001)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5734561681747437}
+{"content": "The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision rejecting liability for servicers under the federal Home Affordable Modification Program for failing to extend a permanent loan modification. After experiencing financial difficulties, plaintiff sought and received a temporary loan modification. After approximately a year under the temporary loan modification program, the servicer notified plaintiff that it would not permanently extend the loan modification. Plaintiff filed suit alleging the servicer failed to comply with its obligations under HAMP by declining to issue him a permanent loan modification.\nIn upholding the lower court’s decision, the Eleventh Circuit held that neither the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 nor HAMP “expressly create a private right of action for borrowers against loan servicers.” The Eleventh Circuit also held that there was no implied right of action under HAMP, using the factors articulated in\nHempispherx Biopharma, Inc. v. Johannesburg Consol. Inves.,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5790196657180786}
+{"content": "In addition to the similar games listed above, which have been linked to this game specifically in the database, you may find games with a similar theme to Star Wars Battlefront in the following lists:\nThere's a gap when children are starting to outgrow PEGI 12 rated games but aren't necessarily ready for PEGI 16 rated shooting and fighting experiences. The games in this list offer some options that are genuinely exuberant and exhilarating but with lower levels of violence.\nIt's important to say that parents should take a close look at the rating information for these games and make their own judgement on appropriateness for their child.\nThese are intended as good first steps into older rating games, when you think your child is ready. We go through some really good examples of these exciting, fast-action game for a range of ages. They are mostly all PEGI 12 or under, apart from games like Halo\nor Jedi Fallen Order\n, which we have included as this is a lower ESRB TEEN rating in the US.\nVideo games are often known for their gunplay. However, not all shooting games are the same. The simple aiming and firing mechanic is creatively combined with other aspects of play that greatly alters the experience.\nWhile some games add novel or fast-flowing movement to augment the shooting experience, Hero Shooter games expand the experience by offering different characters to play, each with specific abilities and shortcomings. In the same way that fighting games encourage players to move an intricate move-set of a fighter (to become their \"main\" on-screen avatar), character-focused shooting games offer a wide range of styles of play across a diverse cast of people. This not only adds novelty to the otherwise repetitive nature of shooting games, but changes how they are played more generally. While you may go head-on at enemies in a tank-style character, a medic, ranged attack or specialist character will need to be played in different ways.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6153920292854309}
+{"content": "Following the lead of IT, telecoms, and media companies, more traditional brick and mortar German companies are increasingly funding and investing directly in startups across Germany, the U.S. and Israel—a sign that German heavy industry is on the hunt for disruptive innovation.\nWith TMT companies like SAP and Deutsche Telekom long active in the start-up scene, more traditional players from a wide array of industries, like pharmaceuticals, energy utilities, and automotive, are now shifting into high gear.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7676860094070435}
+{"content": "Representational image.\nA whopping 63 million people are faced with poverty every year due to “catastrophic” expenditure over healthcare which neutralises the gains of rising income and various government schemes aimed to reduce poverty, according to the Health Ministry.The draft of National Health Policy cites this as a significant reason for a new health charter as it seeks to ensure universal access to affordable health care.”Incidence of catastrophic expenditure due to healthcare costs is growing and is now being estimated to be one of the major contributors to poverty. The drain on family incomes due to healthcare costs can neutralise the gains of income increases and every government scheme aimed to reduce poverty.”Over 63 million persons are faced with poverty every year due to healthcare costs alone. It is because there is no financial protection for the vast majority of healthcare needs,” says the draft put out by the Health Ministry on its website for inviting public suggestions.Healthcare costs are more impoverishing than ever before and almost all hospitalisation even in public hospitals leads to catastrophic health expenditures, it says.In 2011-12, the draft says, the share of ‘out of pocket’ expenditure on healthcare as a proportion of total household monthly per capita expenditure was 6.9% in rural areas and 5.5 per cent in urban areas.”This led to an increasing number of households facing catastrophic expenditures due to health costs (18% of all households in 2011-12 as compared to 15% in 2004-05),” it said.India needs a new health policy that is responsive to these contextual changes, it says while citing rising burden of non-communicable diseases and rapidly-growing health care industry as other reasons for framing a new health policy.\nOriginal source:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7051447629928589}
+{"content": "As the year comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the year. It is especially a good time to reflect on what we have achieved during the year. it can come as a surprise as to what we have achieved throughout the year. Often throughout the year, we are too busy to notice it.\nA lot can happen in a year for some it can include welcoming multiple placements or long-term placement. for a senior foster carer, it can also involve mentoring new carers, for some, it can even mean participating in the skills to foster training.\nSome of us will start the new year and have a new placement whereas some of us will add another year with the same foster child.one thing I realised quite quickly is that as a foster parent about 90% of what we do is reactive as we can’t predict or anticipate situations and 10% percent is proactive.\nAs Muslim Foster Network we have had a really busy year this year and have spent the year raising awareness on fostering up and down the country, offering support to potential foster carers and existing foster carers.\nWe have also been encouraging those who had been thinking about fostering to take the next step and apply. All in all, therefore, looking back, I feel reasonably satisfied that I did my best in 2018 and achieved a fair amount. However, the greatest achievement in our fostering campaigns has been the Ramadan Giftboxes, where we collaborated with Local Authorities to send the Foster child and foster families gifts. In total, we sent over 600 gifts to Foster children in placements.\nIn 2019 we look to double the gifts we send out to foster children as well as amplifying our outreach to potential foster carers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5952661633491516}
+{"content": "Annex B: Harmonisation work on loneliness measures\nIn May 2020, following collaboration with the ONS Quality of Life team, the GSS Harmonisation Team published the Loneliness harmonised standard for measuring loneliness[11] with harmonised measures both for adults and children and young people. This harmonised standard is under development.\nThe principles are increasingly being adopted for use in surveys across England and the UK. However, as tackling loneliness is a devolved issue, both Wales and Scotland have different national indicators, meaning loneliness statistics are not directly comparable across the UK. Northern Ireland does not currently have a national indicator for loneliness, but most of the government surveys in Northern Ireland use the harmonised measure.Back to top", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9960142374038696}
+{"content": "Project Summary Background:Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common hereditary cancer condition, with increased risks for colorectal, endometrial, and other cancers. Screening for LS is a Healthy People 2030 objective with demonstrated validity, utility, and cost-effectiveness. Yet LS screening programs have been variably implemented and studied, such that most individuals with LS are unaware that they have it. Critical gaps remain in LS screening program implementation, identification and addressing of disparities, and associated CER and PCOR to reduce the cancer burden for individuals and families with LS. Proposed Solution to the Problem:Leveraging existing conferences scheduled for late 2021, the project team will bring together individuals with LS, patient organizations, clinicians, and researchers from across the country and variably resourced settings to explore ongoing needs and outcomes important to stakeholders and create a strategic plan for PCOR/CER in LS screening to meet the needs of individuals with LS and their family members to reduce cancer’s impact. Objectives:To engage individuals with LS and their family members, clinicians, researchers, and patient organizations to understand the continued gaps and needs in implementation of LS screening programs. To identify the PCOR/CER priorities needed to close these gaps in LS screening, and develop a strategic plan for this research to meet the Healthy People 2030 goals. Activities:The team will convene half-day activities in collaboration with two annual stakeholder meetings. The Living with Lynch workshop will engage patients and family member stakeholders while the CGA-IGC conference will engage clinical and research stakeholders. Project activities will utilize a deliberative engagement format and focus research priorities in PCOR/CER to create a strategic plan for such research. Projected Outcomes and Outputs:Stakeholders will have a deeper understanding of the current state of LS research and screening program implementation and the importance of patient engagement to guide research. A summary of the deliberative engagement activities and results will be disseminated through other conferences, patient organizations, and publications. A strategic plan and roadmap for PCOR/CER in LS screening will be developed and will include plans for ongoing engagement and dissemination. Patient and Stakeholder Engagement Plan:Patient partners through AliveAndKickn and clinical partners have jointly identified with the LSSN conferences for the proposed activities and planned this project and the ongoing collaboration throughout completion and dissemination of results. Project Collaborators:The Lynch Syndrome Screening Network (LSSN), AliveAndKickn, Colon Cancer Coalition, Ohio State University, Collaborative Group of the Americas – Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer professional organization, patients, family members, clinicians, and researcher stakeholders.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7128597497940063}
+{"content": "Every estate plan should be uniquely designed to meet the needs of the individual creating the plan. Once that plan is in place, some people choose to share the details with loved ones. Others, however, prefer to keep those details private. If you are among those who prefer not the divulge the details of your estate plan, a Bellevue estate planning attorney at Legacy Estate Planning, LLC explains how you can keep the details of your estate plan private.\nYour Last Will and Testament Is Not Private Not\nA Last Will and Testament is a legal document that communicates your final wishes pertaining to possessions and dependents. Your Will allows you to make both specific and general gifts. For example, you might make specific gifts of your house along with $100,000 in cash to a designated beneficiary. You could also gift a percentage of your estate to a beneficiary. For example, you could gift half of your entire estate to your daughter. Your Will is also where you will appoint someone to be the Executor of your estate. Your Executor plays a vital role in the probate of your estate after your death. Finally, a Will provides you with the only official opportunity you will have to nominate a Guardian for your minor children in the event one is ever needed after you are gone.\nFollowing your death, your estate will likely need to go through the legal process referred to as “probate.” To initiate the probate of your estate your Executor must submit an original copy of your Will along with a certified death certificate. The terms of your Will are ultimately used to determine how any remaining estate assets (after the payment of debts and taxes) are distributed at the end of the probate process. For many people, one of the major drawbacks to using a Last Will and Testament to distribute assets is the lack of privacy. Once your Will is submitted to the court for probate, it becomes public record, meaning anyone can view the details of your Will. If you would prefer to keep the details of the gifts you made private, you might wish to consider using a trust as your primary tool for distributing your estate.\nUsing a Trust to Keep Your Estate Plan Details Private\nDuring the probate of your estate, the individual you appointed to be the Executor of your estate must identify and categorize all your estate assets. Assets are either probate or non-probate assets because not all assets are required to go through the probate process. Among the assets that are non-probate assets, and therefore bypass the probate of your estate, are assets held by a trust. Because trust assets are non-probate assets, the trust agreement you create is not required to be submitted to the court. Consequently, the terms of that agreement, including the details regarding the distribution of your assets, remain private. Relying on a trust to distribute your estate assets offers additional benefits as well, including planning for the possibility of incapacity and protecting the inheritance of a minor child who cannot inherit directly from your estate. Choosing to use a trust to distribute your estate assets, however, does not mean you no longer need a Will. At a bare minimum, you should retain a Pour-Over Will as part of your estate plan to ensure that any assets inadvertently left out of the trust make it into the trust at the time of your death.\nContact Bellevue Probate Attorneys\nIf you have additional questions or concerns regarding how to keep the details of your estate plan private, contact the experienced\nBellevue estate planning attorneys at Legacy Estate Planning, LLC by calling (425) 455-6788 to schedule an appointment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.910499095916748}
+{"content": "Maintaining fitness levels while keeping to a rigorous schedule has become increasingly difficult in the modern era. Going to a public gym is now a risky proposition, even more so if you have children at home, as it is widely accepted that public gyms are a primary source of sickness transmission. That is why, in the present period, as stated below, setting up a home gym is the greatest choice for preserving physical health.\nWhy Is A Home Gym Better Than A Commercial Gym?\nDo you wish to be free of annual membership dues, starting costs, regular maintenance fees, and any other fees? Additionally, we must evaluate the time and money you spend driving back and forth.\nCommercial gymnasiums may appear to be the simplest alternative. Nonetheless, it is an expensive option when considering the long-term costs, particularly if you wish to enroll every family member.\nAdditionally, we must consider the weather and the enclosed environment seen in commercial gyms, which have been demonstrated to be hotspots for disease transmission. That is why, in today’s environment, a home gym is the best investment you can make because it allows you to attain your fitness goals while simultaneously ensuring the safety of you and your family.\nAdded Family Time\nYouth usually spend their free time experimenting with technological devices or watching television. By asking other family members to join you, a home gym may help make training more pleasurable. A home gym enables you to provide a secure environment in which your family may pursue their fitness objectives, allowing you to spend more time with them without worrying about their safety or health.\nTime Efficiency\nFrom minimizing commute time to scheduling workout sessions around your schedule, a home gym is one of the most time-efficient investments you can make. What used to take an hour and a half a day may now take minutes when travel time, talks with personal trainers and other gym users, and waiting for equipment are taken into account.\nPrivacy\nIf you avoid the gym because of embarrassment, dislike your physical appearance, or are new to exercise, exercising at home alleviates all of these concerns. When exercising, you can make any grimacing, heinous expressions you want because no one will see them. If you find the gym too competitive at times or detest the ambiance, you can exercise discreetly in your own house.\nPersonalization\nAt the gym, your workout is limited by the equipment provided by the gym’s owner. Fortunately, you have complete creative freedom when it comes to designing your home gym area. Are you considering purchasing a rower? Obtain one. Do you have a favorite treadmill or elliptical brand? Do you wish to\npractice your routine with your spouse or a friend? Make a two-for-one investment in something. When you own a gym, you have complete influence over the neighborhood.\nThe Sentence\nPurchasing a home fitness center is a prudent investment. Investing in a basement home gym is the best way to keep your family physically fit, even more so in today’s unpredictable atmosphere.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6285943984985352}
+{"content": "Epigenetic modifications play a crucial role in neurogenesis, learning, and memory, but the study of their role in early neuroectoderm commitment from pluripotent inner cell mass is relatively lacking. Here we utilized the system of directed neuroectoderm differentiation from human embryonic stem cells and identified that KDM6B, an enzyme responsible to erase H3K27me3, was the most upregulated enzyme of histone methylation during neuroectoderm differentiation by transcriptome analysis. We then constructed KDM6B-null embryonic stem cells and found strikingly that the pluripotent stem cells with KDM6B knockout exhibited much higher neuroectoderm induction efficiency. Furthermore, we constructed a series of embryonic stem cell lines knocking out the other H3K27 demethylase KDM6A, and depleting both KDM6A and KDM6B, respectively. These cell lines together confirmed that KDM6 impeded early neuroectoderm commitment. By RNA-seq, we found that the expression levels of a panel of WNT genes were significantly affected upon depletion of KDM6. Importantly, the result that WNT agonist and antagonist could abolish the differential neuroectoderm induction due to manipulating KDM6 further demonstrated that WNT was the major downstream of KDM6 during early neural induction. Moreover, we found that the chemical GSK-J1, an inhibitor of KDM6, could enhance neuroectoderm induction from both embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells. Taken together, our findings not only illustrated the important role of the histone methylation modifier KDM6 in early neurogenesis, providing insights into the precise epigenetic regulation in cell fate determination, but also showed that the inhibitor of KDM6 could facilitate neuroectoderm differentiation from human pluripotent stem cells.\nKeywords: GSK-J1; KDM6; KDM6A; KDM6B; histone demethylase; human embryonic stem cell; neuroectoderm differentiation.\nCopyright © 2021 Meng, Zhang, Zheng, Ding, Yang, Liu, Jiang and Jiang.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5566722750663757}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis study describes trends in reports of pertussis in South Australia. Data were analysed from three sources: mortality data since 1893 from South Australian yearbooks, notification data from 1917, and hospitalisation data for pertussis or related complications since July 1985. Crude and age-specific rates of mortality, notifications and hospitalisation were compared. Pertussis peaked in 3 to 5 yearly cycles. The mortality and notification rates have generally declined over time. However, since 1993 the notification rate has remained high. The median age for pertussis notifications increased from 4 years in 1984 to 15 years in 1996. Serological testing for pertussis was included in 15% of notifications in 1985 and 90% in 1996. The age specific hospitalisation rate for pertussis was highest in infants < or = 6 months. Since the turn of the century, mortality and notification rates due to pertussis have declined. Over the past decade the major burden of severe disease resulting in hospitalisation has been borne by infants < or = 6 months. These infants are too young to be afforded protection from three primary immunisations against pertussis. Despite no substantial increase in mortality nor hospitalisation for pertussis in South Australia, the notification rate has remained high since 1993. This increase may be attributable to the use of more sensitive tests for pertussis, such as serology.\nOriginal language English Pages (from-to) 76-80 Number of pages 5 Journal Communicable Diseases Intelligence Volume 22 Issue number 5 Publication status Published - 1 Jan 1998 Externally published Yes", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.82745361328125}
+{"content": "Mark Armitage, School of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Suffolk\nIntroduction\nAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are one of the most common and impactful sports injuries, with surgical reconstruction remaining standard for those wanting to return to high function (1,2). Despite such procedures, less than half will return to sport within the first or second year depending on performance level (1,3), with 25% likely to reinjure and 50% expected to develop significant clinical osteoarthritis in later years (1). Furthermore, those who do return are not guaranteed to achieve the same performance levels or be able to maintain them for a sustained period of time (4). Currently, there is no consensus regarding optimal rehabilitation (1,5), with long- term outcomes for ACL injuries remaining largely unsatisfactory (6). There is growing agreement that rehabilitation progressions should be criteria-based and not just time dependant (4,7). However, it may be prudent not to rush return to play (RTP) until at least nine months post-surgery, depending on personal circumstance and medical provision (8,9). Indeed, returning to cutting and pivoting sports (i.e. football) within nine months of surgery has been associated with a seven-fold increase in the chance of sustaining a second ACL injury (9). Age would also appear to be a risk factor of reinjury, with research suggesting that those aged under 25 years have around a one in four chance of graft rupture or contralateral ACL injury within the first few years of return (2). Whilst evidence suggests that younger people might be at a higher risk of reinjury following RTP, age itself perhaps isn’t the determining factor but rather that those in this category are more likely to return to sport in greater numbers (10) and engage in sports which could be described as high impact (8). Therefore, a greater emphasis should be placed on RTP protocols and criteria as this can reduce the incidence of reinjury by up to 92% (8).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9028373956680298}
+{"content": "This event has passed. Fall 2021 GRASP SFI: Alex Robey, University of Pennsylvania, “Model-Based Robust Deep Learning” October 6 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm *This was a HYBRID Event with in-person attendance in Levine 307 and Virtual attendance via Zoom…\nIn the last decade, deep learning has resulted in major breakthroughs in many domains. However, the frameworks commonly used in deep learning remain fragile to a variety of innocuous transformations of data. And while some progress has been toward improving the robustness of deep learning, the fragility of these methods represents one of the most significant barriers to their deployment in safety-critical applications. Toward addressing these shortcomings, in this talk I will discuss the theory and practice of robust deep learning. In particular, I will describe a unifying paradigm for training deep neural networks that are robust to broad classes of transformations of data, resulting in state-of-the-art robust performance in a variety of fields, including adversarial robustness, domain generalization, and robust certification. I will also highlight myriad directions for future work toward improving the robustness of deep learning methods.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9441387057304382}
+{"content": "Concealed carry can be achieved in dozens of ways. But it might usually start with comparing inside the waistband (IWB) against outside the waistband (OWB) carry options. IWB is favored by many for improved ease in concealing firearms.\nPeople with well-fitted clothing might vote for IWB as their clothes can break up the firearm profile efficiently. Firearms in IWB can be holstered either on the hip or appendix carry as per user convenience.\nBut whatever be the style, both the gun and the holster stay inside the waistband at all times. Here we will discuss a few of the most comfortable concealed carry holster variants available around.\nIWB Holster Features\nThinking about IWB without a holster might not be safe and comfortable at all. Some key features for an IWB holster can be:\nIt should allow adjustments for the drop and cant of a handgun. The overall construction should be of high-quality leather, nylon, or plastic for improved durability. Two clip mechanisms for the belt attachment for optimum weight distribution over a larger area. IWB Holster Safety Tips\nConcealed carry using IWB might seem easier than it really is. Without necessary caution and respect, things might go wrong very quickly. Getting a holster with the exact fit to the handgun might be of the highest priority.\nThat is why widely available cheaper one-size-fits-all holsters should be a strict NO. Every weapon deserves to be holstered into specifically molded jackets for optimum safety. Fitting a gun into a bigger or smaller holster might risk accidental discharge.\nIWB holsters should also have enough space to accommodate gun sights, particularly the specialized ones. A reinforced sight track with sufficient blockage is also most desirable for IWB holsters.\nWithout this, there might always be a chance of damaging the front of a handgun during a draw and re-holstering. Consequently again, this might lead to dangerous accidents as well.\nN82 Tactical Original And Original Tuckable\nThe comfort of these holsters can be realized even when worn directly against the skin. This is because of the suede leather on the back of the holster which acts as a shield against body sweat. It has a single clip for belt attachment. Moreover, swift accessibility is ensured by the canted pocket of these holsters.\nAfter a few years of launching the original version in 2009, a modified version was introduced. It came with a supplementary leather piece onto the outside pocket. This made it easier to tuck the holster in shirts with the same accessibility to a gun.\nCrossbreed Microclip\nSmaller guns for the likes of Ruger LCP and similar might be more suited for these holsters. A single clip of metal secures these holsters inside waistbands. This metal clip bears the company logo on the front.\nNotably, the hybrid design of these holsters permits excellent concealment even with tucked clothes around. The construction is based on molded Kydex with soft leather back for superior comfort even directly against the skin. These holsters exhibit great retention with ease of adjustments.\nCloak Tuck By Alien Gear\nThis holster combines firmness with flexibility. The construction utilizes thermoplastic polymer for the top surface to protect the firearm. It comes with a comfortable back pad made from waterproof neoprene.\nCloak Tuck is completely made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty as a bonus. The retention is good with excellent adjustability but needs Loctite to hold fasteners for long durations. These hold equally comfortable for both left and right-handers and provide top-notch stability.\nStealthGear VentCore\nAnother hybrid holster model with Kydex construction and a synthetic material backing is the StealthGear VentoCore IWB. These are well-ventilated holsters that can remain light and dry for comfort during hot weather conditions. And even with a non-absorbing synthetic back pad.\nThe dual pin attachment mechanism in these holsters is suitable for heavier guns on a belt. They support exceptional concealment with those belt clips attached to springs. Additionally, these permits to adjust cant angles along with good retention make these holsters indispensable.\nTalon Concealed Carry Tuckable\nThe search for a smooth and modest holster for people in formals might conclude at the Talon Concealed Carry Tuckable. These are premium holsters made of original American Steer Hide leather and designed by law enforcement experts.\nThe sturdy steel waistband clip is amongst the strongest around, which makes regular movement with this IWB holster very comfortable. Their custom mold design is terrific for concealment and provides a snug fit to suited firearms.\nIn the end, these are only a few among the countless options available for IWB holsters, listed in no particular order. It can mean a lot of research to find the most comfortable one as per individual choice. However, buying a deep concealment holster more importantly requires maximum practice for user comfort and quick action when needed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7059708833694458}
+{"content": "Atmospheric CO2 continues to rise and the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 C. is now but a dream, Áder said, adding that a cap of 3 C. was now a far more realistic scenario. Citing a recent Belgian-German study, he said the number of days marked by heatwaves could multiply five-fold and droughts could more than double over the coming decades. “If we fail to act, CO2 emissions will increase by 60% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels. There’s plenty to do,” he said. However, the world faces other challenges as well, the president said, noting the water crisis, the loss of biodiversity, urbanisation and the challenge of transitioning to a circular economy.\nÁder said Hungary was better positioned to tackle these issues than many other European countries. Hungary has reduced its harmful emissions by 32% since 1990, while 12 other EU countries have managed only smaller reductions and five others have seen their emissions rise, he said, adding that over the last five years Hungary had doubled the capacity of its solar power plants each year.\nhungarymatters.hu\npixabay", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7231619358062744}
+{"content": "This blog piece is a reflection on the core arguments from this conference. Notably, Prof. Arewa explored the broader relationship between Africa and international law governance. Within this general theme, Prof. Arewa discussed the link between copy-and-paste laws, the relationship between internal and external legal perspectives, the importance of measurement systems, the lack of understanding of our legal systems, and Africa's place in the COVID-19 vaccine struggle. This piece will evaluate Prof. Arewa and other speakers' thoughts on how COVID-19 brought Africa's broader problems into light, as well as the measures that could be taken to pivot for effective African solutions. This piece will specifically outline the speakers' views on the place and benefits of regional integration and the emerging digital economy's benefits to Africa. Finally, the piece will conclude by drawing the recommendations made as a way forward for Africa.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9905203580856323}
+{"content": "Posted by doEEEt Media Group On October 4, 2021 0\nCircuit breakers are safety-critical components, but as the greases used in conventional circuit breakers can decompose over time, businesses face recurring and costly maintenance. To tackle this problem, the\nCircuitBreakers Spearhead Project, funded by the Graphene Flagship and led by industrial partners ABB, Nanesa, and GraphMaTech AB is developing a grease-free circuit breaker, using graphene’s self-lubricating properties to save businesses colossal maintenance costs.\nLow voltage circuit breakers (LVCB) breakers, which are common in domestic and industrial applications, use grease-lubricated steel-steel mechanical joints. The grease in these joints has significant limitations. This is since it stiffens with age, has a narrow temperature window, and moves away from the contact spot during operation.\nLack of lubrication is the number one problem test technicians find when servicing circuit breakers in the field. While all circuit breakers have lubricant applied to them at the time of manufacture, over time, this lubricant dries out, leaving metal-to-metal wear in its place.\nThe\ncircuit breakers Spearhead Project will see the development of cost-efficient graphene and related materials (GRM) based circuit breaker prototype, which will enable maintenance-free operation. The project aims to deliver stable performance in the broader temperature range than existing circuit breaker options.\nCopper (Cu)-GRM coatings have so far been successfully produced, with the friction properties of this coating proving acceptable and comparable to greased contacts. In addition, the layers show low wear, good adhesion, and better oxidation resistance compared to pure copper. The Spearhead Project predicts a fully functional and tested prototype will be ready for industrial implementation in just three years.\nSource:Graphene Flagship New climatic chamber - October 6, 2021 Releases Automotive High Current Shielded Power Inductors - October 4, 2021 Graphene Enables Maintenance-Free Circuit Breakers - October 4, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9299695491790771}
+{"content": "How do you write a gratitude list?\nAlso to know is, What is gratitude with example?\nThe definition of gratitude is a feeling of being thankful and appreciative. An example of gratitude is\nhow someone would feel if their friend did something exceptionally nice for them. noun.\nSecondly, How do you write a grateful journal? Try to be more detailed in your gratitude journal than just, 'I'm grateful for my\nbed'. Be specific about why you're grateful for it. For example, 'I'm grateful for my bed, because it's a safe and comfortable place that I can relax and rest in each night'.\nHereof, What are some examples of grateful?\nExamples Of Gratitude\nHow do you express gratitude?\nWhen expressing gratitude in an email, it's important to\nlet someone know why you are thankful. Highlighting the specific action or task someone completed and how it benefited you can help to clarify your gratitude and truly show someone that you noticed what they did and that you care. Related Question for Gratitude List Template Do gratitude lists work?\nAnd noting your gratitude seems to pay off: There's a growing body of research on the benefits of gratitude. Studies have found that giving thanks and counting blessings can help people sleep better, lower stress and improve interpersonal relationships. Making gratitude lists is one\nway of accessing those benefits. ⇗ What is a good sentence for gratitude?\nWe would like to express our deep gratitude for your generous support.\nI extend gratitude to my parents for their love and support. My heart, too, was full of gratitude and solemn joy. She offered me gratitude for the help I gave her in Denmark. ⇗ What did Jesus say about gratitude?\n\"\nGive thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.\" \"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.\" \"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.\" ⇗ What is Morning gratitude list?\nA gratitude list is nothing fancy and is exactly what it says on the tin. It's\na list of things that you're really grateful for in your life. You don't need to write a lot of words. It doesn't need to be in long, carefully constructed sentences. ⇗ What should be included in a daily journal? What are you grateful for prompts? 15 Fabulous Gratitude Writing Prompts What are 10 things to be grateful for? 10 Simple Things You Can Be Grateful for Even When Times are Tough What are unique things to be thankful? 89 Unique Things To Be Grateful For What are you most grateful in life? I am blessed with a family who loves and supports me. We don't always agree on everything, but we always love and support each other. I get to experience life and all that it has to offer with my best friends who also happen to be my family. I am grateful to be blessed with a family who loves and cares about me. ⇗ How do you express gratitude in writing examples? What can I say instead of thank you? Here are seven alternatives to 'thank you. How do you express gratitude to colleagues? Why is gratitude bad?\nResearch suggests gratitude exercises\nmay trigger the “inner critic” in individuals experiencing anxiety or depression. In a 2017 analysis, researchers found individuals with symptoms of depression sometimes felt indebted, guilty, or “like a failure” when they were not able to find something to be grateful for. ⇗ How can I be grateful to hate my life? Why does being grateful make me cry?\nWhy is it that at the moment we feel overwhelmed with gratitude, we cry?\nToo often and at any given moment in life, too many of us feel that something is wrong, bad or missing from our lives. That gap draws our attention and unfortunately doesn't bring out the best in us when we are trying to fill it. ⇗ What is the difference between grateful and gratitude?\nThe Oxford Dictionary defines the word grateful as “showing an appreciation of kindness.” This is where the difference lies;\nbeing thankful is a feeling, and being grateful is an action. Gratitude is more than just the feeling of thankfulness. ⇗ What is sincere gratitude?\n:\na feeling of appreciation or thanks Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help. ⇗ What is words of gratitude?\nWords related to gratitude\nobligation, thanks, recognition, acknowledgment, responsiveness, thanksgiving, grace, indebtedness, requital, praise,\ngratefulness, thankfulness, response, honor, appreciativeness. ⇗ Why is gratitude so powerful?\nGratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. Gratitude helps people\nfeel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. ⇗ What is a grateful heart?\nA Grateful Heart is\na loving heart. A heart often becomes grateful because it has experience in being ungrateful. A person develops a deeper appreciation for the life he or she has been given, even amidst difficulty. ⇗ Is gratitude a skill?\nMany people suggest that they feel awkward expressing gratitude. However, being able to say thank you to others nicely is a strong social skill. Gratitude is\na skill that is well worth cultivating, a skill you need. ⇗ What is a daily gratitude?\nPeople who regularly practice gratitude by\ntaking time to notice and reflect upon the things they're thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems. ⇗ What are some good journal topics? Topics for Journal Writing What should I write in the first page of my diary? What do you write in a night journal? What is gratitude journal entry?\nA gratitude journal is\na record of things that you personally appreciate or are thankful for in your life. It can include analyses of why you are grateful for particular things, why certain good things happen to you, or how you express gratitude towards others. ⇗ What are the effects of gratitude? Research reveals gratitude can have these seven benefits: What are 15 things to be grateful for? 60 Things To Be Thankful For In Life What are 100 things to be grateful for? Being Grateful: Top 100 Things to Be Thankful For Today What should I be grateful for list? Big Things to be Grateful For 17 Download for Gratitude List Template\nMonthly gratitude list printable journal. [Download as PDF]\nFree printable gratitude page dear creatives. [Download as PDF]\nDays gratitude free printable beneath heart. 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+{"content": "Posted on September 24, 2021 at 6:56 PM\nReports have revealed that state-sponsored hackers breached the computer systems of a leading port in the US Gulf Coast in August. However, the breach was detected early, which prevented the intruders from making any detrimental harm that affected shipping operations.\nAccording to CNN, the incident was documented on a Coast Guard Analysis and verified by a US cybersecurity official.\nState-Sponsored Hack\nThe hacking attempt is similar to many espionage attempts that foreign governments have done to obtain information about US maritime ports. Due to the increased number of cases, the US government has been looking into developing critical infrastructure that will protect government agencies from intrusions.\nHackers accessed the webserver to breach the Port of Houston systems to exploit a password management software vulnerability. The Coast Guard analysis further adds that the hackers later installed a malicious code on the server that gave them access to the port’s IT system.\nOne and a half hours after the breach, the hackers stole the login credentials for specific software institutions use to manage passwords on their network. However, the hacked server was isolated shortly after by cybersecurity experts, which barred the hackers from gaining further access to the network.\nAccording to the Coast Guard analysis, “If the compromise had not been detected, the attacker would have had unrestricted remote access to the IT network by using stolen login credentials. With this unrestricted access, the attacker would have had numerous options to deliver further effects that could impact port operations.”\nThe Port of Houston is one of the busiest ports in the US. The port is 25 miles in length, and according to the port’s website, it is used to ferry around 247 million tons of cargo annually.\nIt has not been established who exactly is behind the breach, but current data shows signs of espionage. The espionage attempt was also confirmed during a Senate hearing by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director, Jen Easterly, who believed that a foreign government backed the hacking group behind the attempt.\nEasterly told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that, “At this point in time, I would have to get by with my colleagues, but I think it is a nation-state actor.” She also stated that the impact of the hacking attempt was limited and that cybersecurity researchers were working on learning more about the breach.\nOn the other hand, the report published by the Coast Guard analysis did not mention anything about a foreign government being involved in the breach. ”The Coast Guard cannot confirm what entities were behind this recent cyber incident.” However, statements from Easterly show that the port was the intended target of the breach.\nA spokesperson of the Port of Houston stated that the port had suffered a Cyberattack in August but that the port had taken tough measures to defend itself from these attacks. The port further stated that it had used its Facilities Security Plan to defend itself against these attacks as per the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) specifications and that no data had been affected.\nCybersecurity Attacks on the Rise\nThe latest intrusion is among the many cyber-related attacks that US agencies have been fighting. Last week, US agencies had warned the public about a series of cyber-attacks that targeted defence contractors, transportation sectors and other institutions.\nSpeaking after this warning, Sarah Jones, an analyst with Mandiant Threat Intelligence, stated that assessment indicated that the hacks were state-sponsored. She further added that the nature of the hacks was similar to Chinese espionage campaigns. However, he noted that the recent hacks were not attributed to China.\nThe rise in cybersecurity attacks has prompted US officials to pay close attention to maritime cybersecurity. In 2019, the Coast Guard issued an alert about malicious software that affected the functionality of the computer systems of a ship headed to New Jersey and New York. The Coast Guard stated that the vessel did not have the appropriate cybersecurity systems in place during this incident.\nAt the beginning of the year, the US government published a cybersecurity plan to fix gaps and vulnerabilities in the maritime sector for the next five years. Scott Dickerson of the Maritime Transportation System Information Sharing and Analysis Center stated that the Maritime sector had made progress in boosting cyber security measures.\nHe further stated that ports had established platforms that allow information exchange. This exchange allows local stakeholders to partner more and boost resilience in cyber security systems, reducing the risk of a breach.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7573343515396118}
+{"content": "Practicing mindfulness can benefit your mental state in numerous ways, from increasing creativity to alleviating stress and helping lift depression. But sometimes, a moment of mindlessness is what you need, like when you're performing a well-practiced skill like chopping vegetables, performing a well-rehearsed piece of music, or swinging a golf club. According to some scientific research, one way to avoid \"choking\" is to immerse yourself in what's called the \"automacity\" of the moment. From Scientific American:\n…Psychologist Yannick Balk and his colleagues had golfers try different interventions designed to mitigate the effects of performance pressure. The researchers induced performance pressure by videotaping the participants, telling them that their score sheets would be posted publicly at the clubhouse and incentivizing strong performance with coupons to the golf shop.\nWithout an intervention, the golfers performed significantly worse under pressure. Yet participants who were encouraged to think about something else—specifically, a song they knew by heart—\nimprovedwhen the stakes were high. It is worth cautioning that these results should be replicated in larger samples and across different contexts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9773513078689575}
+{"content": "Julia Kavanaugh, an Irish Roman Catholic, was a Victorian novelist and biographer. Her book \"Women of Christianity\" offers the earliest survey of women’s lives in the Christian tradition. This text refutes the frequent charge of trendiness of egalitarianism, as it was written 150 years ago. It confronts male-dominated history (“great events, dazzling actions”) as pagan and transcends the “wearisome similarity” often depicted in saints’ lives. Finally, her book invites connections with contemporary feminist texts.\nThe ordination of women has been a contentious issue in the history of the church. For almost nineteen centuries, churches have debated whether women should hold leadership positions within the body of Christ. Despite what women have done in the history of the church, some churches have found it difficult to ordain women to the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament based on cultural tradition. In fact, the question of ordination is still unanswered in many churches today.\nThis recording examines how early church leaders viewed women. It begins with Jesus Christ, moves to Paul, and highlights how various early church leaders’ insights into Paul’s teachings are helpful in guiding us to understand those statements as Paul intended them, namely as affirmations of women and their leadership roles in the church. Some church leaders did this in spite of reflecting elsewhere the demeaning attitudes toward women common in their culture. This illustrates a gradual shift away from the New Testament’s affirmations of the equal standing of men and women in Christ.\nThis recording examines the pivotal and strategic role of women in the ministries of Jesus and Paul respectively. In addition, it will consider theological and missiological reasons for women’s full and free participation in the church’s mission at the dawn of the twenty-first century.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7931609749794006}
+{"content": "30/4/20\nCeftazidime, Carbapenems, or Piperacillin-tazobactam as Single Definitive Therapy for Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bloodstream Infection: A Multisite Retrospective Study\nBabich T, Naucler P, Valik JK, Giske CG, Benito N, Cardona R, Rivera A, Pulcini C, Abdel Fattah M, Haquin J, Macgowan A, Grier S, Gibbs J, Chazan B, Yanovskay A, Ben Ami R, Landes M, Nesher L, Zaidman-Shimshovitz A, McCarthy K, Paterson DL, Tacconelli E, Buhl M, Mauer S, Rodriguez-Bano J, Morales I, Oliver A, Ruiz De Gopegui E, Cano A, Machuca I, Gozalo-Marguello M, Martinez Martinez L, Gonzalez-Barbera EM, Alfaro IG, Salavert M, Beovic B, Saje A, Mueller-Premru M, Pagani L, Vitrat V, Kofteridis D, Zacharioudaki M, Maraki S, Weissman Y, Paul M, Dickstein Y, Leibovici L, Yahav D.\nClin Infect Dis. 2020 May 23;70(11):2270-2280. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciz668., 05/2020.\nBackground: The optimal antibiotic regimen for Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia is controversial. Although β-lactam monotherapy is common, data to guide the choice between antibiotics are scarce. We aimed to compare ceftazidime, carbapenems, and piperacillin-tazobactam as definitive monotherapy. Methods: A multinational retrospective study (9 countries, 25 centers) including 767 hospitalized patients with P. aeruginosa bacteremia treated with β-lactam monotherapy during 2009-2015. The primary outcome was 30-day all-cause mortality. Univariate and multivariate, including propensity-adjusted, analyses were conducted introducing monotherapy type as an independent variable. Results: Thirty-day mortality was 37/213 (17.4%), 42/210 (20%), and 55/344 (16%) in the ceftazidime, carbapenem, and piperacillin-tazobactam groups, respectively. Type of monotherapy was not significantly associated with mortality in either univariate, multivariate, or propensity-adjusted analyses (odds ratio [OR], 1.14; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.52-2.46, for ceftazidime; OR, 1.3; 95% CI, 0.67-2.51, for piperacillin-tazobactam, with carbapenems as reference in propensity adjusted multivariate analysis; 542 patients). No significant difference between antibiotics was demonstrated for clinical failure, microbiological failure, or adverse events. Isolation of P. aeruginosa with new resistance to antipseudomonal drugs was significantly more frequent with carbapenems (36/206 [17.5%]) versus ceftazidime (25/201 [12.4%]) and piperacillin-tazobactam (28/332 [8.4%] (P = .007). Conclusions: No significant difference in mortality, clinical, and microbiological outcomes or adverse events was demonstrated between ceftazidime, carbapenems, and piperacillin-tazobactam as definitive treatment of P. aeruginosa bacteremia. Higher rates of resistant P. aeruginosa after patients were treated with carbapenems, along with the general preference for carbapenem-sparing regimens, suggests using ceftazidime or piperacillin-tazobactam for treating susceptible infection. Keywords: Pseudomonas; bacteremia; beta-lactam; monotherapy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9940496683120728}
+{"content": "During the eukaryote evolutionary history, the acquisition of plastids and the evolution of algae is one of the major transitions that has heavily shaped the earth and its biosphere as it is today. Still, few is known about the ancient endosymbiotic events, the evolution of these algal lineages and the correlation with the earth geological past conditions. One of the main problems, is that we lack molecular data for key extant species with good fossil record, which is fundamental to date the speciation events and help to resolve phylogenetic relationships between extant living species an reconstruct the evolution through the geological time scale. In the current situation of rapid climate change, we need to understand the adaptation and diversification of algae, which are of fundamental ecological importance. We addressed this issue by obtaining molecular data of calcareous algae with a high quality fossil record (Corallinales and Dasycladales) and including them in a plastid-wide phylogenomics study, including all known lineages of Cyanobacteria (the lineage that gave rise to the chloroplast in eukaryotes), the primary algae (Glaucophyta, Rhodophyta and Chloroplastida) and complex algae derived from secondary eukaryotic endosymbiotic events (Haptophyta, Ochrophyta, Cryptophyta, Euglenozoa and Chlorarachnophyta). The results include 2 newly sequenced algal genomes of calcareous red algae including its whole chloroplast genome, a state-of-the-art phylogenomic dataset including over 80 plastid markers (~20,000 amino acid positions) for a wide taxon sampling of more than 300 species, and 10 highly confident calibration points, and a timed tree with narrower time estimates than previous eukaryote-wise studies including diversification rates of each lineage and correlation with paleoclimatic data.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6945418119430542}
+{"content": "Blockchain consultants assist with blockchain integration into existing company frameworks. It’s predicted by 2026; the blockchain industry will grow to an excess of $22 billion in annual revenue, growing at a CAGR of 73.8% from 2019 to 2026. Increasingly, many are considering capitalizing on this forthcoming technological area of interest to solve various of problems. In notable addition, existing businesses centered around cryptocurrencies are undergoing significant changes to carefully maintain a competitive edge.\nCryptocurrencies, blockchains and crypto infrastructure remains an area that dynamically shifts with extraordinary frequency. Many mainstream companies and crypto-business fail in the regards of adapting their business, for increasing demand and reducing inefficiencies within their core models. Alternatively, there are often issues in accurately capturing new audiences and focusing on your current targeted audiences expectations.\nAT CTE Advisor, we handle: R&D, successful execution of marketing and generic advisory for global and private businesses looking to integrate blockchain or accept particular cryptos within their existing framework and business. We adequately provide teams with explicit information and accurately analyze the business through world audiences, niche audiences and direct customers.\nWe have over 6 years in being exposed to blockchains, cryptos and dealing with crypto-teams and all forms of successful and failed businesses that operate in the crypto environment. Frequent failures often run rampant, sustainable growth is often stagnated due to direct competitors and lack of proper execution. Acquiring or having been provided relevant and factual information, by blockchain consultants, pertaining to blockchain tech or specific crypto’s, is non-existent for your typical business. This is due to the lack of commercially available resources and individual talent in this very-new, demanding tech field.\nIn essence, we help existing and new crypto business and alternative businesses looking to integrate Blockchain technology, or just to plainly enhance their outreach within cryptocurrency, with the most effectiveness and with forward-thinking insight into how marketing can be shaped through this critical shift in your strategy.\nWhy it Matters?\nBusinesses already operating within cryptocurrency and have existing customers often fail due to larger competing forces and regulatory frameworks. Several 1st generation crypto businesses have encountered stagnated growth and mounting regulation pressure. Due to this, it’s often difficult to find specific key individuals, who are highly educated and have amassed a wealth of knowledge and understanding in crypto and blockchain, to fulfill several high-profile roles, or find someone capable with a deep understanding of the core technological, philosophy and generic background history within crypto itself.\nWe are educators, mentors, strategists, marketing advisors, blockchain geeks and advocates of this technological revolution. Understanding the core component of what encompasses crypto and blockchain, will in-turn significantly reduce R&D times and costs with blockchain consultants.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9841805696487427}
+{"content": "This kind of situation often occurs in our life. What should we do if the snacks we buy are careless and damp. If there is too much left, let's think about throwing them away. It's a pity that there are too many snacks. Today, I'd like to teach you some ways to recover the crispness of snacks.\n1. Just turn it in the micro wave path. The time can be controlled by yourself. Generally, it takes only one minute. If you think it is not good, you can turn it again. However, it should not be too long. It will be soft when it is taken out, and it will be brittle when it is cold.\n2. Blow with an electric hair dryer for a few minutes. When the biscuit is cooled, it will be crisp as before.\n3. Put the moistened biscuits into the fresh-keeping bags, put them in the freezer for several hours, and take them out to restore the taste when they were just bought.\nWarm reminder: we'd better keep the snacks at the beginning to avoid all kinds of troubles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7918812036514282}
+{"content": "According to data for 26 European markets, new car registrations slowed once again in August, with a decline of 18% to 713,714 units.\nThis marks the lowest recorded volume in August since 2014. Last month’s decline did not however offset the growth registered during the second quarter of the year. Year-to-date volume remains higher than last year, with 8,095,419 registered units compared with 7,192,839 registered between January and August in 2020.\nDespite these challenges, the performance of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars continues to grow. A sharp uptick in demand last month saw these vehicles post their second highest ever monthly market share at 21%.\nThe 151,737 units registered last month marks a year-on-year increase of 61% and takes total volume since January to 1.32 million units. Munoz continued, “Although deals and incentives have played a significant part in boosting demand, we have seen a fundamental shift in buying habits as more appealing models have entered the market and consumers have become aware of the benefits attached to EVs.”\nIn August, EVs and plug-in hybrids outsold their diesel counterparts. This time last year, the volume of EVs was 158,300 units less than diesel car registrations, however last month we saw these EVs outsell diesel vehicles by 10,100 units.\nDemand was particularly strong for the electric versions of the Fiat 500, Peugeot 208, Hyundai Kona, Opel Corsa and Kia Niro, in addition to the outstanding results of the Volkswagen ID.3 – Europe’s top-selling EV during the month.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8237860202789307}
+{"content": "The group of cognitive processes called executive function (EF) includes the flexible control of attention, the ability to hold information through working memory, and the ability to maintain inhibitory control. These cognitive processes are crucial for learning, especially for young children. These help students control their anxiety when they face challenging academic tasks. However, the …\narticle\nAny teacher will know that each of their students learns differently. They also know that this difference has a huge connection to the processes that the brains use to learn. There are processes such as attention, speed, memory, visual and auditory learning, etc., that the brain uses. These along with other things enable each learner …", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7442781925201416}
+{"content": "Involves children’s abilities to convey their ideas, thoughts, and feelings through speaking and writing, and their ability to demonstrate early reading skills.\nFocuses on the development of skills necessary for learning, such as self-regulation, attention, and persistence.\nSupports your child’s ability to express and regulate feelings and develop relations with others .\nHelps your child creatively explore the arts, movement, drama, and music.\nOur Early childhood curriculum is focused on learning through play. We aim to fully develop the full potential of children in our care\nWe provide services to families of children as young as 0 months", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8190325498580933}
+{"content": "Wesman's regenerative burners are highly fuel-efficient burners. This burner system operates in pairs. Both burners are equipped with heat recovery systems to capture the exhaust heat from the furnace. The burners are mounted on opposite sides of the furnace and fire one at a time. The burner that is firing generates heat that is transferred by the exhaust gases through the non-firing burner where a bed of ceramic media absorbs the heat. Once the burner firing is switched, the incoming combustion air is heated as it flows through the hot ceramic media and is used for combustion purposes. This cyclical firing and heat recovery between the two burners leads to a highly fuel efficient operation.\nFuel Savings with Wesman's regenerative burners can be significant when compared to standard or recuperative burners. Savings can be up to 50% with regenerative burners. We use the latest Flue Gas recirculation and gas injection techniques to reduce emission levels.\nTYPICAL APPLICATIONS\nREQUEST A QUOTE", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9339232444763184}
+{"content": "Tufts University allows newly admitted first-year students to request a one-year deferral of enrollment. We believe that a gap year can be a fulfilling experience and contribute to a student’s preparedness to enter the university and be ready to engage with our community. Using the gap year as an opportunity to take a break from intense academic work, students often use this time to pursue a personal interest, travel, work and/or meaningfully engage in service.\nStudents interested in pursuing a gap year should read the following policies and expectations. Each request is reviewed on its individual merits, in the context of our overall enrollment goals each year, and in conjunction with the guidelines below. Generally, substantive gap year plans that adhere to the guidelines below will be approved.\nHow to request a gap year: Confirm your intent to enroll at Tufts, which includes submitting the enrollment deposit (January 15 for ED1, February 25 for ED2, and May 3 for students admitted via Regular Decision). Submit the Gap Year Request Form, found in your application portal, by June 1. This form includes space to outline your plans for your gap year and reasons for pursuing this option. You will hear back from us via email no later than June 15 with a decision on your request. By December 1, you will need to re-confirm your enrollment to Tufts. You will be contacted once this form is available in your application portal. Other facts about a gap year: First-year students admitted from the wait list and transfer students are not eligible to request or pursue a gap year. Deferrals are granted for one year; however, students who must complete compulsory military service can be approved for a deferral of two years. Deferral requests for additional educational experiences that involve a structured and/or credit-bearing academic program will not be approved. Deferrals for programs like Kivunim or Young Judea are typically approved with the understanding that any academic work completed will not be accepted at Tufts for credit. Students planning to apply to other colleges or universities during this year should not seek a deferral. By requesting and accepting a deferral, you are making a commitment to enroll in a future Tufts class.\nAny further questions about taking a gap year? Please contact Susan Garrity Ardizzoni, Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions, at (617) 627-3170 or susan.ardizzoni@tufts.edu.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9077569842338562}
+{"content": "Are you having issues with your car windows? Can you not open a door when you unlock your vehicle? There might be an issue with the electrical system of your car that’s causing you trouble. Page European offers automotive electrical services at their mechanical workshop, making them a rare find in Wellington.\nAs vehicles become more sophisticated, there is a growing list of what can go wrong with vehicle electrical systems and parts that can affect the performance and reliability of your car. We see more and more owners struggling with their lights or windows regularly, causing disruptions when using their vehicles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9751024842262268}
+{"content": "A new report by Edinburgh Airport calls on the government to help Scottish aviation, claiming that its recovery is slower than that in other regions\nThe report, ‘The Importance of Aviation to Scotland’s Economic Success,’ highlighted the poor progress being made by the national aviation sector compared to its competitors elsewhere in Europe. It also set out measures that it claims could increase the speed of the sector’s recovery.\nProposals include the government engaging with the industry to seek optimisation of travel restrictions and their relaxation, a clear roadmap for easing of restrictions, reduction or removal of air passenger duty (ADP) for 2022, and recognition that secure airside transfer via international hubs is not classified as having been in a ‘red’ list country.\nThe proposals coincide with the relaxation of travel rules in England, including the removal of the traffic light system in favour of a simplified two-list system and fully vaccinated passengers no longer needing expensive PCR tests, instead taking a lateral flow test up to two days after their return.\nOne of the other points of contention in the airport’s report was the need for a consistent four nations approach which, according to the facility, would “enable Scottish airports to compete fairly with other UK airports”.\nGordon Dewar, CEO of Edinburgh Airport, said: “Aviation has been one of the hardest hit sectors throughout the pandemic and we will be one of the last to fully recover.\n“Unfortunately, we are lagging behind our competitors due to tighter restrictions and slower relaxations and will only isolate ourselves further if we don’t have a coherent strategy in place. This is a chain economy – travel brings people, jobs, investment and spend to Scotland, and we must act to protect the travel sector and its many moving parts.”\nThe report, which warned that some airlines have already moved capacity into other regions, thereby pushing back a meaningful Scottish recovery to 2022, has been shared with government ministers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5227678418159485}
+{"content": "Abstract\nMany families with children faced precarious health care access and affordability as the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting recession took hold in 2020, and numerous families experienced additional economic and health challenges in the ensuing months. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) included temporary changes to the premium subsidy schedule in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces aimed at improving the affordability of health insurance coverage. Making these changes permanent could benefit children if they gain coverage or if their parents gain coverage or experience premium or out-of-pocket (OOP) cost savings. In this brief, we use the Urban Institute’s Health Insurance Policy Simulation Model to consider the impacts of extending the enhanced subsidies on all children and their parents and children under age 6 and their parents in 2022.\nWe find that nearly 1 million uninsured children and parents, including approximately 300,000 uninsured children, would gain insurance coverage if ARPA subsidy enhancements were made permanent. Though only about 67,000 children under age 6 would gain coverage, approximately 267,000 uninsured parents who would gain coverage have a child under age 6, suggesting even more young children could benefit when their parents gain coverage. Nearly two-thirds of the coverage gains for families would be concentrated among children and parents with incomes between 200 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL). In addition, approximately 4.5 million children and parents who had nongroup coverage before the ARPA would experience combined household premium and OOP spending reductions of 18 percent per person, on average; those with incomes below 200 percent of FPL would save even more, 25 percent per person.\nNonetheless, we project that about 3.3 million children and 6.3 million parents would remain uninsured in 2022. Most remaining uninsured children would be eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (57.2 percent) or tax credits (13.6 percent). But about 41.2 percent of parents would be ineligible for subsidized coverage because of their immigration status or residence in a state that has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA; this represents approximately 2.6 million parents, including 636,000 uninsured parents who would become eligible for Medicaid if their state were to expand Medicaid under the ACA.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6382277607917786}
+{"content": "This paper examines whether the conflict between human rights and the law of immunity has limited the extent of the application of immunity in domestic and international courts in matters involving international crimes. It is argued that immunity is still resisting human rights irrespective of the seriousness of the alleged human right violations because incumbent State officials such as the Head of State, Head of Government enjoy full immunity from criminal jurisdiction. However, immunity of a former State official could be stripped off and where there are waivers or other customary law exception, immunity may be limited.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7017039060592651}
+{"content": "Writers are often expected to distinguish the contributions of their work from those of others. In this workshop, we will introduce participants to John Swales’s cross-disciplinary model for articulating the relationship between one’s research/scholarship and the broader contexts surrounding it. After introducing Swales’s research-based CARS (Create A Research Space) model, we will lead a series of activities that demonstrate the “moves” experienced scholars make in their introductions. Participants should bring a writing sample that they can revise with during the workshop—this can be a journal manuscript, a seminar paper, a conference abstract, etc.\nThis workshop is offered through the College of Graduate Studies Pathways to Success professional development program for graduate students. See https://graduate.ucf.edu/pathways-to-success for details.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5864561796188354}
+{"content": "Recent works have advanced the performance of self-supervised representation learning by a large margin. The core among these methods is intra-image invariance learning. Two different transformations of one image instance are considered as a positive sample pair, where various tasks are designed to learn invariant representations by comparing the pair. Analogically, for video data, representations of frames from the same video are trained to be closer than frames from other videos, i.e. intra-video invariance. However, cross-video relation has barely been explored for visual representation learning. Unlike intra-video invariance, ground-truth labels of cross-video relation is usually unavailable without human labors. In this paper, we propose a novel contrastive learning method which explores the cross-video relation by using cycle-consistency for general image representation learning. This allows to collect positive sample pairs across different video instances, which we hypothesize will lead to higher-level semantics. We validate our method by transferring our image representation to multiple downstream tasks including visual object tracking, image classification, and action recognition. We show significant improvement over state-of-the-art contrastive learning methods.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9955519437789917}
+{"content": "The sonic facial cleansing brush is a revolutionary\nnew tool in the beauty industry. It’s designed to be used with sonic technology and can cleanse, exfoliate and remove makeup all at once. This article will discuss why sonic facial cleansing brushes are such an essential part of your skincare routine! Removes Impurities\nSonic facial cleansing brushes have a unique sonic brush head designed to exfoliate the skin as you cleanse it. They provide deep skin penetration that leaves skin looking luminous and healthy. This allows it to remove dead skin cells from deep within your pores, leaving behind smooth, radiant skin! It removes dirt, oil, makeup, dead cells, and debris from pores to leave skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated.\nAids Sensitive Skin\nA sonic facial cleansing brush on sensitive or dry skin creates a gentle lather without irritating the area; this also helps reduce the redness caused by rosacea and eczema. This facial brush can help soothe skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, and more!\nReduces Wrinkles & Fine Lines\nThese brushes are perfect for exfoliating your face because they loosen the sebum that builds upon the skin’s surface, making it easier to remove. This can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, which is perfect for aging or dryer skins! They also increase blood flow to the face; this allows your skin cells to regenerate faster, creating a younger, healthier complexion.\nThe sonic facial cleansing brush is an incredible tool to have to maintain a healthy and clean face.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6044377684593201}
+{"content": "Viewpoint by Catrin Waters\nThe writer is a student at University of Virginia in the U.S. and a volunteer with the High Atlas Foundation, a U.S./Moroccan non-profit organization focused on sustainable development.\nVIRGINIA, USA (IDN) — Before you read this, I challenge you to pause and ask your body the question: how do you like the thoughts I think about you?\nWhen we make an active choice to listen to ourselves, we access the power of introspection. But as you likely realized within the first sentence of this article, that often isn’t comfortable. It is almost taboo to honestly ask yourself how you are, and even rarer to have the skills needed to be able to listen to the response.\nThese skills are exactly what the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) seeks to develop within their IMAGINE empowerment workshops. The scene ranges from rural villages to bustling cities, yet the content and goal remain constant. HAF leaders guide groups of 25 Moroccan women through a 32-hour transformative experience. Ecstatic joy saturates a room where these women connect with their true selves, maybe for the first time. Turning about freely through guided dance helps the women create “turnarounds,” the term for the newly expanded beliefs that replace often deeply ingrained and harmful ones. To work through the discomfort of releasing old patterns of thought and behaviour endows the women with the confidence to recognize their true potential.\nHAF guides participants in goal-setting and affirmative visualizations surrounding seven core areas, including work, relationships, and sexuality. These powerful techniques are paired with practical education regarding Moroccan family law and placed in a spiritual context with passages from the Qur’an, permitting the women to understand their legal protections, pursue justice, and see themselves empowered through their spirituality.\nThis act of slowing down and listening is the core driving force of yoga, as well as HAF’s mission of empowerment. It forces us to switch from the mode of thinking into feeling. The conscious effort required to turn off our critical thinking brain and enter a more profoundly present state is not small and requires practice.\nHowever, there is incredible potential in the ramifications of this decision; in a study following 24 young women who identified themselves as chronically stressed, a three-month intervention of biweekly yoga classes resulted in statistically significant reductions in stress and anxiety, as well as overall improvement of physical health. Saliva samples from before versus after a 90-minute yoga class displayed a concrete and significant decrease in levels of cortisol, our bodies’ main stress hormone.\nHow does yoga achieve this? For one, yoga is not simply a sequence of strengthening acrobatic movements. The Sanskrit word “yoga” literally translates to “yoke” or “join.” It is an ancient Vedic philosophy that both recognizes and encourages a connection with the inherent interconnectedness of ourselves with everything in the universe. We are not separated from nature, but rather, embedded in it. This idea is not as far-fetched or spiritually lofty as one might assume, either: the widely accepted Big Bang Theory postulates that all that is, from here to the farthest edges of the universe, originated from a single point. You were once quite literally one with everything around you.\nFurthermore, the techniques of stretching, strengthening, breathing, and meditation are joined together in one complete practice to join your mind, body, and spirit. Yoga philosophy and teachings emerge from this idea, with scriptures emphasizing the importance of ahimsa, or non-violence.\nHere enters the original question: how do you like the thoughts you think about yourself? Chances are that you haven’t been conditioned to hold yourself in very high regard, like many of the women in the IMAGINE workshops. According to ahimsa, this harm to ourselves through negative thoughts contributes to the prevalence of harm everywhere. In order to strive for better, you must first believe that you deserve it. Movement in yoga is a constant push and pull driven by the breath, steadily encouraging us to expand beyond our limits and find contentment in where we land at the moment.\nThe niyama or personal principle of svadhyaya encourages the importance of self-study. Yoga styles such as Yin encourage practitioners to find their edge of discomfort by holding deep tissue stretches for longer periods of time. This increases circulation and joint flexibility while opening channels of energy. Through directed breathwork, students are able to release tension and practice mental fortitude. When a negative thought or sensation interrupts the flow, yoga enables us to recognize it as a disconnection from our true presence and choose to let it go.\nBy enabling women to free themselves from self-constricting thought patterns, HAF promotes both personal and community growth. IMAGINE equips participants with tangible tools and support to lead lasting and meaningful development from a place of personal integrity. To date, nine groups of women have gone on to create income-generating cooperatives thoughtfully designed to further their specific community’s development. HAF continually supports these women by providing requested training related to these goals, and the groups formed through IMAGINE meet monthly thereafter to discuss current goals and progress.\nAs we reach the end of the article, I encourage you to take a moment for yourself to notice the ebb and flow of your breath. Return to the original question, even close your eyes if you feel comfortable, and listen. The principles of yoga and of HAF’s IMAGINE workshops are cantered in this truth that acknowledging where you are is the first step to creating the life you most want.\nAn Imagine empowerment session in Morocco (High Atlas Foundation, 2021) [IDN-InDepthNews – 07 October 2021]\nImage credit: The High Atlas Foundation,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7481727600097656}
+{"content": "Each year, organizations lose an average of 5% of their revenue to fraud. Despite new training programs for workers and other initiatives meant to combat misuse, that number hasn’t budged in years. This translates into total losses of $3.7 trillion lost each year—resources better spent on improving operations, including effective fraud-fighting tools. New technologies such as Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) expense management can provide these fraud-fighting tools while boosting overall productivity across an organization. Tapping into these", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999994695186615}
+{"content": "Distributed ledger and blockchain technology promise to have far-reaching implications for global trade and supply chains. However, the extent to which this ...Download PDF\nCentral banks from dozens of countries around the world are actively researching how blockchain and distributed ledger technology can be applied to solve lon...Download PDF\nThis common sense and practical framework is designed to assist executives in understanding whether blockchain is an appropriate and helpful tool for their b...Download PDF", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5009181499481201}
+{"content": "Authors:V. Krstanović, A. Lalić, I. Kosović, N. Velić, Kristina Mastanjević, and K. Mastanjević\nAlthough β-glucans in cereals are desirable as healthy diet components, high levels of β-glucans in malting barley are unacceptable because they can cause unsatisfactory degradation of cell walls during malting. The aim of this study was to investigate the β-glucan content in twelve Croatian and two German barley varieties at three representative locations in Eastern Croatia over three consecutive seasons (2012–2014). Total β-glucan content in barley samples was determined using enzymatic method. Most of the investigated barley varieties had total β-glucan content lower or significantly lower than 4%. Furthermore, a distinct and clear genotype influence was noticed. No significant difference was found between years, but between locations Osijek and Tovarnik.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8739075064659119}
+{"content": "This publication draws on knowledge gained through administering this program, as well as data from the Office of Refugee Resettlement, to document the path unaccompanied children follow through this system. In describing current policy and practice, it serves as a tool for practitioners, policy makers, and researchers working on issues affecting unaccompanied children nationwide.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9861152172088623}
+{"content": "In this capstone, you will evaluate the human resource (HR) management function as a strategic partner due to its broad organizational impact and potential for strategically advancing the organization’s business agenda. You will also evaluate how ethics and values align organizational strategies and drive organizational success by helping to create a competitive advantage. As a strategic partner, the HR management function is a part of the executive strategic planning team and can drive elements of the strategic plan. The capstone supports your understanding of strategic planning as a key process and can develop critical knowledge and tools for understanding the organizational challenges that the HR function supports.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9920860528945923}
+{"content": "Cofactor Biosynthesis in Methane-Producing Microorganisms\nThe Rasche laboratory focuses on investigating the biochemistry of methane-producing microorganisms (methanogens). These microorganisms are abundant in landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, and the digestive systems of cattle, and they play beneficial roles by contributing to waste degradation and methane production as a bioenergy source. However, methane is also a potent greenhouse gas, and intestinal methanogens have been correlated with obesity in humans.\nThe overall research goal is to use biochemical, biophysical, and computational modeling approaches to discover and characterize enzymes needed for the biosynthesis of the coenzyme tetrahydromethanopterin (H4MPT). This molecule is structurally similar to tetrahydrofolate, and it carries one-carbon units through various chemical transformations during methane production. Biochemical understanding of H4MPT biosynthesis has produced methanogen inhibitors intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and future research may guide the discovery of drugs for treatment of obesity-associated diseases.\nSelected publications (Click for full list)\nWang, S., Tiongson, J., and Rasche M.E. Discovery and characterization of the first archaeal dihydromethanopterin reductase (DmrX), an iron-sulfur flavoprotein from Methanosarcina mazei. J. Bacteriol. 2014 196 204-209\nMcNamara, D.E., Cascio, D., Jorda, J., Bustos, C., Wang, T., Rasche, M.E., Yeates, T.O, and Bobik, T.A. 2014. Structure of dihydromethanopterin reductase: a cubic protein cage for redox transfer. J. Biol. Chem. 2014 289, 8852-8864\nBobik, T.A., Morales, E., Shin, A., Cascio, D., Sawaya, M. R., Arbing, M., Yeates, T.O. and Rasche, M. E. Structure of the methanofuran/methanopterin biosynthetic enzyme MJ1099 from\nMethanocaldococcus jannaschii. Acta Crystallographica F 2014 F70, 1472-1479\nChistoserdova, L., Rasche, M.E., and Lidstrom, M.E. Novel tetrahydromethanopterin biosynthesis genes discovered via mutagenesis in\nMethylobacterium extorquens AM1. J. Bacteriol. 2005 187, 2508-2512\nDumitru, R., Palencia., H., Schroeder, S. D., DeMontigny, B., Takacs, J., Rasche, M. E., Miner, J. L., and Ragsdale, S. W. Targeting methanopterin biosynthesis to inhibit methanogenesis. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 2003 69, 7236-7241", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8123135566711426}
+{"content": "Computer Science > Machine Learning Title:Conservative Data Sharing for Multi-Task Offline Reinforcement LearningDownload PDF Abstract: Offline reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms have shown promising results in domains where abundant pre-collected data is available. However, prior methods focus on solving individual problems from scratch with an offline dataset without considering how an offline RL agent can acquire multiple skills. We argue that a natural use case of offline RL is in settings where we can pool large amounts of data collected in various scenarios for solving different tasks, and utilize all of this data to learn behaviors for all the tasks more effectively rather than training each one in isolation. However, sharing data across all tasks in multi-task offline RL performs surprisingly poorly in practice. Thorough empirical analysis, we find that sharing data can actually exacerbate the distributional shift between the learned policy and the dataset, which in turn can lead to divergence of the learned policy and poor performance. To address this challenge, we develop a simple technique for data-sharing in multi-task offline RL that routes data based on the improvement over the task-specific data. We call this approach conservative data sharing (CDS), and it can be applied with multiple single-task offline RL methods. On a range of challenging multi-task locomotion, navigation, and vision-based robotic manipulation problems, CDS achieves the best or comparable performance compared to prior offline multi-task RL methods and previous data sharing approaches. Submission historyFrom: Tianhe Yu [view email] [v1]Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:34:06 UTC (1,584 KB) Bibliographic and Citation Tools Code and Data Associated with this Article Recommenders and Search Tools arXivLabs: experimental projects with community collaborators\narXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on our website.\nBoth individuals and organizations that work with arXivLabs have embraced and accepted our values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners that adhere to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.657037615776062}
+{"content": "Slide 31: The role of fire in Savanna ecosystems\nDuration: 00:00:39\nNotes:\nIT is clear that the action of fire affects the global plant distribution in a major way. Many parts of the world that are currently dominated by grasslands would otherwise be large forests. However, the action of fire in these forests quickly removes the heavy woody vegetation since it burns particularly fiercely. Thus, it is not only climate that controls vegetation dynamics, but also disturbance. In fact, disturbance can often override the effects of climate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5667556524276733}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWhile using the titanium organic complex as a starting material under widely various seed concentrations and temperature conditions, this study examined the reaction kinetics of titanium oxide formation on nickel particles. Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation depending on temperature were studied from the perspective of reaction engineering for core–shell type particle design. Homogeneous nucleation and the growth rate were comparable: around 250 °C with 4.8 wt% nickel loading. Heterogeneous reaction is dominant by lowering the temperature or increasing the seed amount. Moreover, acceleration of titanium oxide formation using nickel seeds and further acceleration were found after covering nickel with titanium oxide. Homogeneous amorphous shell formation was confirmed with nanoscale analysis, which is expected to be promising for applications such as multilayer ceramic capacitors.\nKeywords Amorphous titanium oxide Core–shell particles Growth kinetics Homo/heterogeneous nucleation Hydrothermal synthesis ASJC Scopus subject areas Chemical Engineering(all) Condensed Matter Physics Physical and Theoretical Chemistry", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8326844573020935}
+{"content": "Where do you find inspiration? In a book or podcast accounting the life of an inventor, athlete or entrepreneur who was expectational at their craft. I find great inspiration in learning about the unique challenges these individuals overcame and the personal qualities and habits that allowed them to excel beyond their peers. How do you spend your weekends? My home recently reached a 100 year milestone. When I'm not spending time with family or on my bike you can find me repairing, wrecking or renovating something around the house. What’s your favourite mode of transportation? My Bike. I can plan my time better when I'm not worried about delays or traffic.\nRobert is a lead engineer and associate in our Toronto studio’s mechanical engineering group. He has over 14 years of experience designing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems. Robert has successfully led numerous projects for a wide range of building types through all stages of design. His expertise includes bid and construction (from concept to issuing contract documents), as well as site inspection and contract administration.\nSince joining us in 2013, Rob has discovered a passion for healthcare, research, and laboratory projects. As a result, he has made invaluable contributions to our project portfolio and developed our Toronto studio’s mechanical team expertise in these sectors. Robert approaches each design challenge seeking to maximize occupant comfort and energy efficiency. He strives to achieve a balance of simplicity in operation with technological innovation.\nAs building systems become increasingly complex, Rob stays true to a ‘keep it simple and straightforward’ approach. He believes that systems will perform best over their lifetime if they are uncomplicated and easy for their users to understand.\nEducation Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Ryerson University", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9408616423606873}
+{"content": "HAECO Harnesses Advanced Livestream Technology to Complete Remote On-Wing Modification with OEM HAECO Group uses hands-free voice-controlled goggles to collaborate with an OEM and airline customer. Through live video streaming, remote digital inspection can be carried out in real-time to enhance the OEM and the customer experience.\nHAECO Group has recently leveraged its new remote inspection technology to complete the on-wing modification of nacelles in close collaboration with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The modification was conducted by Base Maintenance’s 24/7 On-wing Structure Support (OSS) team at HAECO Hong Kong’s maintenance hangar in Chek Lap Kok. Both the airline customer and the OEM expressed complete satisfaction with the work performed, which represented the culmination of months of preparation and teamwork involving multiple parties.\nThe circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the increasing importance of digital innovation. Turning a challenging situation into an opportunity, the OSS team introduced remote digital inspection to ensure a seamless live collaborative environment between the Hong Kong-based HAECO maintenance team and the OEM technical support teams based in Singapore and the United States.\nHAECO’s remote inspection system includes voice-controlled goggles (a hands-free device equipped with a camera and screen, approved for use in hazardous environments) paired with a communication interface that can be accessed from any computer or mobile device. This software allows each party connected to the system to see through the mechanic’s eyes at any time to ensure their work meets expected safety and quality standards. With their hands-free smart glasses, mechanics or inspectors can also follow digital workflows in the field, take inspection pictures, share files and capture field data.\nRemote inspections also allow real-time clarification of technical questions with remote experts (OEM and customer) through live streaming, significantly enhancing inspection efficiency and aiding on-time delivery.\nNotwithstanding the complex technical challenges and restrictions induced by COVID-19, this innovation enables the OSS team to deliver services on time at the highest levels of quality, for the benefit of its customers.\nThe OSS team continues to leverage remote inspection technology in other aircraft maintenance projects, enabling it to meet HAECO’s aspirations of exceeding the expectations of customers and OEMs alike, with increased efficiency and transparency.\n-End-\nAbout HAECO Group\nThe HAECO Group is one of the world’s leading aviation product and service providers. The Group provides a comprehensive range of products and services in Airframe, Cabin, Component, and Engine segments. The HAECO Group consists of 16 operating companies, employing around 17,000 staff in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, Europe, and the United States. HAECO Group’s website: www.haeco.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5264890193939209}
+{"content": "Approximately 10% of individuals with ESRD died in 2012 due to infections.1\nApproximately 63,690 dialysis patients died from infectious complications in 2012. 1\nWhile overall mortality rate and death from heart disease have improved in recent years, infection-related morbidity and mortality have not. Stopping these infections will require a transformation in the way we detect and manage infection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999115467071533}
+{"content": "NC Clean Energy Technology Center and Meister Consultants’ latest annual 50 States of Solar report finds that state policies are experiencing “considerable uncertainty and volatility” due to these utility-led initiatives.\nKeep reading at PV Magazine.\nIs a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9934348464012146}
+{"content": "Uranium–lead radiometric dating involves using uranium-235 or uranium-238 to date a substances absolute age. This scheme has been refined to the point that the error margin in dates of rocks can be as low as less than two million years in two-and-a-half billion years.\nWhat two elements are compared in radiometric dating?\nGeologists commonly use radiometric dating methods, based on the natural radioactive decay of certain elements such as potassium and carbon, as reliable clocks to date ancient events.\nWhat type of elements are used for dating materials?\nWhere researchers use carbon-based radiometric dating for over thousands, b usage of rocks is a certain constant rate of half-life. During natural radioactive isotopes that are the presence of the date it was formed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.974970281124115}
+{"content": "Abstract: The beginning of the reform era in rural mainland China saw a resurgence of clan activities which had been suppressed since 1949. Thanks to changes in the pattern of the rural economy, dan power has expanded and begun to disrupt the rural power structure. Interclan rivalry often escalates into armed conflict, disrupting the rural economy and threatening rural social stability. However, clans can sometimes play a positive role and the authorities in mainland China would be wise to recognize this.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9084331393241882}
+{"content": "October 3 - October 9, 2021 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, mental health advocates and organizations from across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week.\nLearn more about our PAIMI Advisory Council (Protection for Individuals with Mental Illness) and the focus of their work for FY21 and FY22. #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalillnessawarenessweek #mental #mentalhealthwarrior #youmatter #week #worldmentalhealth #mentalillnessweek", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8035463690757751}
+{"content": "Maker’s Day at\nGajera Trust in association with Sunita’s Makerspace is always a special success. This year, learners from Gajera Group of Schools came together to create an inspiring and innovative tribute to Mother Nature. Across categories spanning Innovation, Creativity, Synergy and Social, the series of events was organised by Sunita’s Makerspace, a platform that honours depth of learning while empowering young minds with passion-centred pedagogy. Trustees Shri Chunibhai Gajera, Shri Girdharbhai Gajera and Shri Bakulbhai Gajera Felicitated Vatsalyadham Students\nTransforming the current landscape of education is no ordinary task. However, Sunita’s Makerspace, established in 2015 (first at Vatsalyadham) basis the creative vision of Founder and Director, Ms. Kinjal Chunibhai Gajera took this on as a challenge. It has continued to successfully provide direction as well as a platform where children can explore, experiment and implement their ideas. The peer-to-peer learning culture unique to the Trust’s pedagogy encourages synergy and social skills while driving creativity and innovation.\nThis year, the theme for Maker’s Day was Mother Nature. The participating schools were Gajera Global School, Pal; Gajera Vidyabhavan, Katargam and Gajera Vidyabhavan, Sachin. A week-long series of workshops organised from 5\nth October to 8 th October 2021, encouraged children to express their creativity through interactive projects, experiential learning and immersive, blended education. The events were open to learners from KG to std. 12, with KG to std. 5 participating online and std. 6 to std. 12 participating offline.\nSo far, Maker’s Day has received an overwhelming response through 3000 plus online participants and 4000 plus offline participants. Showcasing a host of nature-inspired projects such as apps that encoded elements from nature, hydro-powered energy models, poems and music crafted using upcycled, eco-friendly instruments, each tribute was a unique culmination of learners’ exceptional skills and keen interest in dedicating human intelligence towards the betterment of the planet. Every project saw pro-active involvement from not only the learners but educators and parents as well. Several honoured guests and prominent judges were invited to offer their expertise and feedback to further enrich these bright, young minds.\nCommemorating Smt. Sunita Chunibhai Gajera’s legacy as an inspiration, Maker’s Day is celebrated every year on the occasion of her birth anniversary. This year, the celebration ended with a grand closing ceremony on 10\nth October 2021 at the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium. The event saw participants being felicitated and recognised for winning projects in the presence of their families, educators, esteemed judges and board members. Several dignitaries from the field of education, as well as corporate development, were in attendance to enrich the significance of this important day.\nWelcomed by the managing trustee, Gajera Trust, Shri Chunibhai Gajera, the political heads of state who graced the event were Shri Mukeshbhai Zinabhai Patel, Hon’ble Minister; Shri Vinodbhai Amarsinhbhai Moradiya, Hon’ble Minister; Smt. Hemaliben Bodhwala, Mayor, Surat City; Shri Dineshbhai Jodhani, Deputy Mayor, Surat City; Niranjanbhai Zanjhmera, BJP President, Surat City, V. D. Zalavadiya, MLA. Also, present were Dineshbhai Awasti, Madhukar Padvi, Rajeshbhai Nakrani, Dr. Anita Shah, Shri Sevantibhai Shah, Shri Veljibhai Sheta, Shri Sanjayji Saraugi, Shri Promodji Poddar, Shri Navinbhai Jain, Dr. Nirmal Choradiya and Illiasbhai Railwaywala – who felicitated winning learners with trophies and awarded winning educators with prizes for Gyanam. Felicitation at the hands of these dignitaries was highly motivating for the learners who were addressed with an inspiring note of thanks given by Ms. Kinjal C. Gajera.\nSupporting 18,000 learners through holistic education, Gajera Trust aims to prepare each child for a brighter future. Through Maker’s Day, this was made possible by providing equal opportunities for creativity and learning to children from various backgrounds. A resounding success, Maker’s Day 2021 will be an inspirational blueprint for future endeavours at Gajera Trust along with Sunita’s Makerspace.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6094070672988892}
+{"content": "The robustness of deep neural networks against adversarial example attacks has received much attention recently. We focus on certified robustness of smoothed classifiers in this work, and propose to use the worst-case population loss over noisy inputs as a robustness metric. Under this metric, we provide a tractable upper bound serving as a robustness certificate by exploiting the duality. To improve the robustness, we further propose a noisy adversarial learning procedure to minimize the upper bound following the robust optimization framework. The smoothness of the loss function ensures the problem easy to optimize even for non-smooth neural networks. We show how our robustness certificate compares with others and the improvement over previous works. Experiments on a variety of datasets and models verify that in terms of empirical accuracies, our approach exceeds the state-of-the-art certified/heuristic methods in defending adversarial examples.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6136705875396729}
+{"content": "Alcohol use has a deleterious effect on the health status of persons living with HIV, negatively affecting antiretroviral adherence and increasing the risk of transmission. Alcohol use is not an isolated behavior but intimately linked to stigma and poor psychological status among other factors. This paper utilizes a crossover design to test the efficacy of three multilevel interventions, individual counselling (IC), group intervention (GI) and collective advocacy (CA) for change, among HIV positive males who consume alcohol, treated at five ART Centers in urban Maharashtra, India. While GI shows a significant effect on the largest number of outcome variables, IC through its psychosocial emphasis demonstrated a significant impact over time on stigma and depression, and CA with its emphasis on societal change showed positive impact on stigma and advocacy for self and others. Each of the interventions had variable effects on CD4 count and viral load.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6497460603713989}
+{"content": "The 20-year Strategic Economic Plan for South Yorkshire, agreed by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership, outlines the significant untapped potential within our regional economy. Our region lags behind the England average for productivity, ranking 33rd out of 38 regions, and salaries within our region are significantly lower than the national average.\nThe Strategic Economic Plan provides a blueprint to drive recovery from the Covid pandemic and to create a more inclusive and sustainable economy. We fully support this plan and have a major role to play in its delivery.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9985021352767944}
+{"content": "On Friday, October 8, 2021, 136 member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reached a historic agreement to establish a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, aimed at ending “tax haven shopping” among multinational corporations and potentially raising billions of dollars in tax revenue globally.\nHowever, it remains to be seen whether Congress will make the necessary changes to the Internal Revenue Code to bring the United States into compliance with the international accord. Please see our latest alert here for further details.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8158196806907654}
+{"content": "Some reports have confirmed that vaccinated individuals could potentially still get COVID-19.\nMayo Clinic stated that if a fully vaccinated person is exposed to the coronavirus, a small fraction might obtain COVID-19. It is possible that some people may not show any symptoms, while others may become ill as a result of the virus. However, vaccination will reduce the severity of the illness. The overall risk of hospitalization and mortality from COVID-19 is substantially reduced if one is entirely vaccinated compared to unprotected people with identical risk factors.\nPaul Goepfert, M.D., a professor of the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Division of Infectious Diseases, said that vaccines develop the body's antibodies to fight infection. However, similar to the flu, the vaccinated individual exposed to the virus may still be infectious to others while it is happening. Additionally, he added that the vaccine does not kill or destroy the virus if exposed to it. It merely prepares one's body to combat the infection successfully, ensuring that you do not become ill.\nAccording to Gavi, the COVID-19 vaccines, currently being put out, prove to be very effective. Only a small proportion of breakthrough infections are prevented by their bulk, which prevents at least 95 percent of infections. According to research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breakthrough infections occurred in only 0.1 percent of fully vaccinated people, with only 2 percent of them dying.\nAccording to the CDC, COVID-19 vaccinations are effective. If people are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, a tiny fraction of completely vaccinated persons will still get it. They're termed \"vaccine breakthrough cases.\" It means that while vaccinated people are considerably less likely to become ill, it is still possible that new coronavirus strains that cause COVID-19 are increasing in the U.S. According to current statistics, COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S. provide protection against most variations. However, some varieties may cause disease in some people after they have been fully vaccinated.\nAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines can prevent most individuals from being infected by COVID-19, but not everyone. Even if a person takes all of the suggested dosages and waits a few weeks for immunity to develop, they still have a possibility of becoming infected. Vaccines do not provide perfect (100 percent) protection, 'breakthrough infections' will occur, in which patients contract the virus despite being fully vaccinated.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19, including symptoms, prevention, and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organization or your national healthcare authority.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7230911254882812}
+{"content": "What just happened? Crypto mining companies are continuing to find innovative solutions to power problems despite concerns regarding Bitcoin mining's immense power requirements and ecological impacts. A holding company in Pennsylvania recently purchased the financially challenged Scrubgrass power plant. The plant currently produces enough power for 1,800 Bitcoin miners, with output increases planned to support more than 20,000 miners by 2022.\nMining the top cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum requires vast amounts of power. A single Bitcoin transaction, including the resources needed to mine the coin and to verify the transaction, can total upwards of 1,700 kilowatt hours (kWh). This ever-increasing power demand has forced large crypto mining outfits to leverage any available means to produce their power at the lowest possible cost. In some cases, this leads to mining operations literally taking power production into their own hands.\nStronghold Digital Mining in Kennerdell, Pennsylvania, has joined the ranks of those mining operations that have sought to solve their power delivery challenges themselves. Unlike those companies that leverage regional hydroelectric power or others leveraging energy credits and payments from their respective states, Stronghold recently purchased the Scrubgrass power plant in Venango County, Pennsylvania. According to Stronghold, who advertises their organization as an \"environmentally beneficial and vertically integrated Bitcoin miner,\" the plant will burn Pennsylvania's waste coal to power on-site mining hardware located in shipping containers next to the plant. Waste coal is the residual material left over following coal mining operations; it can be particularly harmful to the environment by leaching metals such as aluminum, iron, and manganese into the soil and surrounding water sources.\nStronghold plans to claim and burn waste coal, then deliver the previously contaminated reclaimed land back to the state via the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Current DEP statistics claim that so far, Stronghold has helped to reclaim more than 1,000 acres of Pennsylvania land. Despite the ability to burn the waste and minimize the threat of contamination, the waste coal still produces a significant amount of carbon dioxide. These types of emissions are an ongoing concern to environmental watchdog groups monitoring Bitcoin's energy and pollution footprint.\nUnlike Ethereum mining, which utilizes traditional graphics processing units (GPUs), Bitcoin mining relies on specialized hardware known as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). While GPUs can be repurposed for anything from mining other algorithms to performing their intended rendering tasks, Bitcoin ASICs are purpose-built devices designed solely to provide the hash power required to mine against Bitcoin's SHA-256 algorithm.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5306002497673035}
+{"content": "Our society is continuously demanding more and more intelligent devices, along with network infrastructures and distributed services that make our daily lives more comfortably. However, the frantic adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has led to widespread implementations without a deep analysis about security matters.\nThis project encompasses the complete design of a platform, so-called SPIRS platform, which integrates a hardware dedicated Root of Trust (RoT) and a processor core with the capability of offering a full suite of security services. Furthermore, the SPIRS platform will be able to leverage this capability to support privacy-respectful attestation mechanisms and enable trusted communication channels across 5G infrastructures. RoT is implemented in hardware with a dedicated circuitry to extract a unique digital identifier for the SPIRS platform during its entire lifetime. To build a complete solution, the project also features a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), secure boot, and runtime integrity. Furthermore, resilience and privacy protection are major concerns in this project, and it endeavors to the design of a decentralized trust management framework targeted to minimize the impact of Single Point of Failure (SPOF) risks and achieve adequate security and privacy tradeoffs. To facilitate the tasks of validation and testing, SPIRS platform is conceived as an open platform that can easily integrate other building blocks and facilities upgrades. The project goes beyond the construction of the SPIRS platform and it provides solutions to integrate it in the deployment of cryptographic protocols and network infrastructures in a trustworthy way, leveraging the RoT provided by the platform. To validate SPIRS results, the project considers two different scenarios: Industry 4.0 and 5G Technologies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9436278343200684}
+{"content": "Browsing Rangeland Ecology & Management, Volume 67, Number 5 (September 2014) by Authors Understory Cover Responses to Piñon-Juniper Treatments Across Tree Dominance Gradients in the Great BasinRoundy, B. A.; Miller, R. F.; Tausch, R. J.; Young, K.; Hulet, A.; Rau, B.; Jessop, B.; Chambers, J. C.; Eggett, D. (Society for Range Management, 2014-09)Piñon (Pinus spp.) and juniper (Juniperus spp.) trees are reduced to restore native vegetation and avoid severe fires where they have expanded into sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata Nutt.) communities. However, what phase of tree infilling should treatments target to retain desirable understory cover and avoid weed dominance? Prescribed fire and tree felling were applied to 8-20-ha treatment plots at 11 sites across the Great Basin with a tree-shredding treatment also applied to four Utah sites. Treatments were applied across a tree infilling gradient as quantified by a covariate tree dominance index (TDI=tree cover/tree+shrub+tall perennial grass cover). Mixed model analysis of covariance indicated that treatment×covariate interactions were significant (P<0.05) for most vegetation functional groups 3 yr after treatment. Shrub cover was most reduced with fire at any TDI or by mechanical treatment after infilling resulted in over 50% shrub cover loss (TDI>0.4). Fire increased cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) cover by an average of 4.2% for all values of TDI. Cutting or shredding trees generally produced similar responses and increased total perennial herbaceous and cheatgrass cover by an average of 10.2% and 3.8%, at TDIs ≥0.35 and ≥0.45. Cheatgrass cover estimated across the region was <6% after treatment, but two warmer sites had high cheatgrass cover before (19.2% and 27.2%) and after tree reduction (26.6% and 50.4%). Fuel control treatments are viable management options for increasing understory cover across a range of sites and tree cover gradients, but should be accompanied by revegetation on warmer sites with depleted understories where cheatgrass is highly adapted. Shrub and perennial herbaceous cover can be maintained by mechanically treating at lower TDI. Perennial herbaceous cover is key for avoiding biotic and abiotic thresholds in this system through resisting weed dominance and erosion. © 2014 The Society for Range Management.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5541244149208069}
+{"content": "In the U.S., April retail sales eased following a stimulus check-induced surge. Separately, supply constraints may have weighed on housing starts, but strong demand should support new construction this year. Elsewhere, in China, investment and manufacturing continue to be strong. Watchlist\nArrows indicate consensus forecast compared to the previous period. Local dates of release.\nU.S. Personal income should declinein April following a surge in March driven by stimulus checks. Keep an eye on the wage and salary component to gauge the handoff from fiscal support. Separately, we will watch personal spendingfor a rebound in services spending that is not captured in retail sales. The core PCE deflator—the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation—is expected to rise in April. Following upside surprises in CPI and PPI last week, keep a close watch on market reactions for upside data surprises. Europe May business and consumer confidencefor the eurozone and its three biggest economies will tell if the expected recovery in the single currency area is finally taking hold. After big jumps and positive surprises in April, another similar outcome would signal a strong Q2 is ahead. Asia Pacific China industrial profitsfor April should ease as base effects fade. Profit growth should remain positive, given the robust industrial production backdrop driven by global demand. Its strength should support this year’s corporate investment recovery. Japan’s jobless ratewill likely be overshadowed by the third state of emergency declaration announced in late April. Unemployment may rise in the months ahead but should stay below last year’s peak, given diminishing damage from subsequent lockdowns.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6222227811813354}
+{"content": "Objective: This study aimed at assessing how the addition of Nintendo Wii (NW) system to the traditional therapy influences occupational performance, balance, and daily living activities in children with spastic hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP). Materials and Methods: The present study is a single-blind and randomized trial involving 24 children aged 6-14 years, classified as level I or II on the Gross Motor Function Classification System. The children were allocated into two groups: an intervention and a control group, and their families participated in the study. The activity performance analysis of the children was undertaken by using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), functional balance was measured with the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), and activities of daily living were assessed with Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Twenty-four children with CP were randomly divided into two groups: intervention (n=12) and control group (n=12). All children in both groups continued their traditional physiotherapy program twice a week, 45 minutes per session, whereas the participants in the intervention group, additionally, were trained with NW, two other days of the week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting for 30 minutes. Results: Self-care, mobility, PEDI total, PBS, and performance of COPM scores increased in the NW group after intervention. Self-care, mobility, and total PEDI increased in the control group as well. However, there was no statistically significant difference found between the groups, except for PBS (P<0.05). Conclusions: NW contributed to the implementation of occupational performance, daily living activities, and functional balance. We recommend that NW could be used in the rehabilitation program to engage play-based activities with fun.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9403546452522278}
+{"content": "Highlights\n•Various material flows in forest-stream ecosystems cause radiocesium migrations.\n•Studies in forest-stream ecosystems after the Fukushima accident were reviewed.\n•Radiocesium accumulates in organic forest soils and depositional stream environments.\n•Integrating biotic and abiotic processes are essential for contamination management.\nAbstract\nForest-stream ecosystems are widespread and biodiverse terrestrial landscapes with physical and social connections to downstream human activities. After radiocesium is introduced into these ecosystems, various material flows cause its accumulation or dispersal. We review studies conducted in the decade after the Fukushima nuclear accident to clarify the mechanisms of radiocesium transfer within ecosystems and to downstream areas through biological, hydrological, and geomorphological processes. After its introduction, radiocesium is heavily deposited in the organic soil layer, leading to persistent circulation due to biological activities in soils. Some radiocesium in soils, litter, and organisms is transported to stream ecosystems, forming contamination spots in depositional habitats. While reservoir dams function as effective traps, radiocesium leaching from sediments is a continual phenomenon causing re-contamination downstream. Integration of data regarding radiocesium dynamics and contamination sites, as proposed here, is essential for contamination management in societies depending on nuclear power to address the climate crisis.\nRead more", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9193480610847473}
+{"content": "Merkle Science, a Singapore-based predictive blockchain monitoring and investigative platform, announced raising $5.75 million in its Series A funding round following its launch into the US market.\nThe funding round was led by venture capital firm Darrow Holdings with participation from Kraken Ventures, Uncorrelated Ventures, Fenbushi Capital, Token Bay Capital, Kenetic, and Lunex Ventures.\nFounded in 2018, Merkle Science is the next-generation predictive cryptocurrency risk and intelligence platform that helps crypto companies, financial institutions, and government entities detect, investigate, and prevent illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies.\nIts Blockchain Monitoring tool leverages Merkle Science’s proprietary Behavioral Rule Engine to go beyond the blacklists — which are inherently backward-looking — so that compliance teams may detect illicit activity from their incoming and outgoing cryptocurrency transactions and meet their local KYC/AML compliance obligations.\nGlobally, we have seen strong demand — especially from financial institutions and law enforcement agencies — as crypto-related illicit activity and regulations have taken center stage. Merkle Science’s intelligence platform is highly customizable and built to evolve with crypto criminal activity, simplifying crypto compliance for our users and ultimately allowing them to focus on their core competencies,” said the firm’s co-founder and CEO Mriganka Pattnaik.\nUnlike other blockchain monitoring and investigative tools on the market, Merkle Science’s claims its platform takes a behavior-based approach to transaction risk management, resulting in more proactive and effective crime monitoring and investigations.\n“The behavior-based approach enables Merkle Science’s intelligence platform to evolve with crypto-related criminal activity, simplifying crypto compliance and ultimately allowing businesses to focus on their core competencies,” the company added.\nMerkle Science has grown from strength to strength, achieving a dominating presence in the APAC region since its seed round in May 2019. With clients across APAC, Europe, and North America, the firm has grown its revenue by over 900% and its headcount has tripled in size over the past two years.\nIn the past six months, institutional interest for cryptocurrencies and compliance in the US has surged, which has prompted both the co-founders to move their base to New York as part of Merkle Science’s expansion plans.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5680723190307617}
+{"content": "A drain cleanout is a crucial part of\nΑΠΟΦΡΑΞΕΙΣ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ ΛΙΜΑΝΙ your house's plumbing given that it is exactly how your primary sewer line is accessed. A sewage cleanout generally consists of a pipeline with a removable threaded cap. It is essential to understand where your sewer cleanout lies considering that not all sewer accessibility pipes are buried. The cleanout will certainly need to be accessed by a plumbing technician in case of an emergency situation or clog. ΑΠΟΦΡΑΚΤΙΚΗ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ\nWhere is the Sewage system Cleanout?\nThe area of your cleanout depends upon the size of your house as well as your local environment. If you live in a colder location, your cleanout is most likely located inside your home near a shower room, laundry room or garage. Residences improved a slab foundation likewise occasionally have an indoor cleanout.\nJust how to Discover a Hidden Sewage System Cleanout\nIf you do have a buried cleanout, it's typically very easy to locate. To locate it, walk the border of your home, close to the structure. A buried sewage system cleanout is typically found on the outside of a shower room, you'll acknowledge it as a 3- to four-inch capped pipeline. Given that cleanouts aren't required often, your own might be covered by shrubs, underbrush or grass. It may be hidden in a box short with a steel cover, so maintain your eye out for anything that might consist of a pipe.\nWhat is a Sewage\nΑΠΟΦΡΑΞΗ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ system Clean?\nThe drain clean out is a capped pipe located on or near your residential property line which connects to the lateral sewage system line. A side drain line is the pipe which attaches your residence's drain lines to the municipal sewage systems or your septic tank.\nWhen the side blockages, it can create sewer to support into the drains pipes, producing both a mess and also carcinogen. Having a drain clean out allows you to keep the lines clear and drainpipe\nΑΠΟΦΡΑΞΕΙΣ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ ΤΙΜΕΣ water if a backup occurs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8505845069885254}
+{"content": "Objective: Electroencephalographic (EEG) changes in patients with NREM parasomnias (NRP) occur in sleep architecture as changes in slow wave sleep or cyclic pattern, which are not considered abnormal. However, abnormalities in EEG in these patients have recently been reported, indicating that EEG patterns in NRPs are not definitive. Moreover, most of the polysomnography (PSG) findings in NRP patients were reported in the adult population requiring data from pediatric population to avoid bias in conclusion.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9982243776321411}
+{"content": "Abstract\nFine particle explosive growth (FPEG) events are frequently observed in heavy haze episodes in Beijing, the characteristics and formation mechanism of which remain not fully understood. In this study, a five year (2013–2017) online observation was conducted in Beijing and the chemical evolution pattern of FPEG events was analyzed to understand its formation mechanism. A total of 132 FPEG events were identified, and steadily decreased from 39 events in 2013 to 19 events in 2017. More than 70% of the FPEG events occurred in winter and autumn, which coincides with adverse weather conditions and enhanced primary emissions. Organic matter (OM) was the dominated components (~30%) in PM\n2.5, but it only accounted for 10% of total FPEG events as a driven factor, because its contribution usually decreased when the FPEG events developed. In contrast, the secondary inorganic species were the dominated driven factors, and sulfate-driven events accounted >50%. During the period of 2013–2017, the contribution from regional sources decreased significantly mainly due to the reduction of emissions from regional sources, while the contribution from local sources remained largely unchanged, indicating that the local secondary transformation played a leading role in promoting the FPEG events. The low nitrogen oxidation rates (NOR, 0.12 ± 0.07) and the weak increase trend of NOR with elevated RH were observed, indicating the formation of which might be promoted by the homogenous reaction between HNO 3 and NH 3. In contrast, a significant increase in sulfur oxidation rate (SOR, 0.50 ± 0.19) was observed when RH > 50%, suggesting enhanced heterogeneous oxidation of SO 2 in FPEG events. In addition, our analysis suggest the S (IV) heterogeneous oxidation rates in FPEG events depend mainly on the aerosol liquid water content (ALWC) in addition to the aerosol acidity. This study provides observational evidence for understanding the formation mechanism of FPEG events in Beijing. Scopus Subject Areas Environmental Engineering Environmental Chemistry Waste Management and Disposal Pollution User-Defined Keywords Chemical evolution pattern Formation mechanism FPEG events Local/regional contribution", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8370466232299805}
+{"content": "COVID has affected almost every household in the world. Fortunately, children were spared. Among the total positive cases in India, around 12% constituted youngsters below 20 years of age. Among the total number of COVID deaths, only 2% were children below 20 years. Essentially, severe COVID was very rare in children and was seen only in children with co-morbidities like heart disease, malignancy, renal disease, diabetes, or post-transplant patients.\nThe second wave hit Indian health care very hard. It also tested our emergency services and preparedness to deal with the pandemic. Never in the history of health care had we struggled for oxygen. We had a severe shortage of ICU beds. As a result, the country reported increased mortality as compared to the first wave. There was a rapid rise in cases and, fortunately, an equally rapid fall.\nNo less than a blessing, the vaccination drive had just started before the second wave struck. Fortunately, senior citizens and frontline workers were vaccinated and better protected against severe COVID than the first wave. Because health care workers were vaccinated, they could provide medical services and take care of sick patients. However, as the younger generation was not vaccinated, they got COVID - both mild and severe. This led to the hypothesis that while the first wave affected many senior citizens and the second one primarily affected children and young adults, the soon-to-be expected 3rd wave will affect children. A recent study from AIIMS suggests that seropositive rates in children are the same as adults. However, children did not get the severe disease even in the second wave, which is now a strong possibility.\nIt will be at least early 2022 before the vaccine is freely available for all children. The recent Zydus cadila vaccine for COVID can be given to children between the age of 12-18 years but initially will only be issued to high-risk children once available. Considering that only the adults are eligible for the vaccine, children will be vulnerable once the 3rd wave starts. Also, with the reopening of schools and colleges, there are good chances of increasing cases in children. 40% of our population constitutes children below 20 years. We might see that more children get affected with COVID during the third wave when compared to the first and second waves. However, they may not be severe.\nHowever, unlike the second wave, when we were caught off guard without being prepared for medical infrastructure and human resources, we should be ready for all possible scenarios if the third wave strikes children. Rainbow Children's Hospital is the largest private tertiary children health care provider in the country. Across all our hospitals in the country, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, and Vizag, we have 1500 beds, 1000 beds with oxygen & ICU, which can ventilate babies, children, and adults.\nWe are preparing for the third wave with: Infrastructure: 500 ICU beds can ventilate, provide CPAP, and the remaining of our beds can provide oxygen support, which most of the patients require. We are spread across metro cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada. Human resources: We have an extensive list of 500 doctors working in our hospitals to treat sick kids, and nurses are trained to manage sick children and newborns. We also have nurses who can care for pregnant women who need ICU services. Additionally, we participate in the training of peripheral units. Vaccination: Rainbow has taken a leadership role by taking active participation in the COVID vaccination drive. Rainbow has vaccinated over 7,00,000 people till now across the country. Once the vaccine is available for children, we will use our 21+ years of experience in vaccinating children to vaccinate a maximum number of children safely. Rainbow is the safe and best place to vaccinate children. We actively participated in training parents in modules like sanitization, wearing a mask etc. Based on experience in managing children and pregnant women, we are procuring various drugs, disposables, and oxygen to be adequately prepared for the third wave. We constantly train our nurses and doctors so that they can take care of sick children. Rainbow is actively participating in developing training modules and educating peripheral hospitals to be prepared for emergencies.\nThe biggest challenge during the third wave is not going to be diagnosing or managing COVID in children\n. It will be the prevalence of other diseases like dengue, typhoid, MIS-C, flu-like illnesses, and malaria, which seem to be spreading quickly this year. The ability to differentiate COVID fever from others for possible complications and treat them accordingly will challenge the medical fraternity during the third wave.\nWe strongly believe that prevention is better than cure, and so, we suggest wearing your mask, sanitizing your hands regularly and avoiding crowded places. Whenever the vaccine is available, make sure your children get it. Also, parents should make sure that their child's vaccination status for other diseases is up to date. Preventing mosquito-borne diseases and feeding a healthy and balanced diet to your children is also crucial.\nDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are their independent professional judgment of the doctors, and we do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of their views. This should not be considered as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your treating physician for more details. This article has been produced on behalf of Rainbow Children Hospital by Times Internet's Spotlight team.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5958436727523804}
+{"content": "Biopsy specimens from the myocardium were examined in a series of 145 patients who had elected coronary arterial bypass grafting. The patients were divided into three groups; 1) overtly diabetic (OD) patients; 2) chemically diabetic (CD) patients, who demonstrated impaired glucose tolerance only when stressed with a sugar load; and 3) normoglycemic, nondiabetic (ND) patients, who served as a control group. Tissue plugs from the left anterior apical segment of the heart and from the quadriceps femoris in 71 patients, for comparative evaluation, were prepared for ultrastructural examination. Findings were as follows: 1) Myocardial hypertrophy and interstitial fibrosis were twin characteristic abnormalities, seen in all but two of the biopsy specimens; capillary endothelial changes, the third most common abnormality, were present in approximately half of these specimens, regardless of the patients' metabolic status. 2) In patients matched by sex, age, weight, blood pressure, preoperative myocardial ventricular function, and coronary arterial integrity, capillary basal laminar thickening represented a pathomorphologic hallmark, distinguishing structural alterations in the diabetic from those in the normoglycemic patient. 3) Although clear-cut and statistically significant thickening of basal laminae was noticeable in OD patients, a) in the quadriceps markedly increased laminar thickening was present in a number of ND patients, rendering interpretation of this change in skeletal muscle as pathognomonic for diabetes doubtful; and b) within cardiac muscle this increase in laminar width was less than that seen in skeletal muscle, leaving the functional implications of this alteration in doubt. 4) Early but statistically significant increases in capillary basal laminar thickening were observed in the myocardium of CD patients; these patients demonstrated impaired glucose tolerance only when stressed with a sugar load, without exhibiting overt diabetic manifestations. 5) In this group of highly selected patients with epicardial coronary arterial disease, the histopathologic profile of the diabetic myocardium did not include distinctive abnormalities sufficient to warrant the designation of \"diabetic cardiomyopathy,\" indicating that coronary arterial bypass grafting can be recommended for the diabetic patient who requires this procedure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.76313316822052}
+{"content": "'Find your passion' may not be the best advice after all. As the world becomes increasingly interdisciplinary, having diverse interests can help people make important connections across fields, such as between the Arts and Sciences. A new study suggests that one's belief about the nature of interests might prevent those insights from happening. Source 8w.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9960624575614929}
+{"content": "COVID-19 has forever changed the trajectory of healthcare. It would seem that a decade of change has come in a matter of months.\nAs the dust settles on the seismic shifts that have occurred, providers need to capitalize on the new digital solutions that have emerged. This requires a thoughtful and laser-targeted approach, focusing on what technologies provide the most benefit right now, balanced with the ability to build and expand in the future.\nIn this eBook we explore the 5 key strategies you should be focusing on to craft a better digital patient journey – not only in response to COVID-19, but for a brighter, more consumer-friendly future for your patients.\nDownload our eBook to learn:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9768811464309692}
+{"content": "Over the years, the demand for mineral salts as medicine and supplement in end-use applications have significantly increased due to the increasing number of health-conscious end users across the globe. Gluconate mineral can be defined as a mineral salt comprising gluconic acid, which is highly used for fortifying dairy products. According to WHO, gluconate mineral features under top essential medicine […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991893172264099}
+{"content": "As a parent, I can't tell you how many times I have walked in on a disaster. Just a few days ago, my kids were playing together and they decided to flood our master bathroom with a few towels and a boatload of water. Although some messes are cute or funny, others are completely overwhelming and difficult to clean up. Fortunately, I have an excellent damage contractor on speed dial, and he comes out to help me whenever I need a little assistance. I want you to know how to tackle tough messes, which is why I put up this website.\nEdna Prescott\nWater damage restoration is the process of removing water from your home within a home or building and fixing the damage that the water has caused. Water damage is often caused after portions of a home experience prolonged exposure to water. Prolonged exposure to moisture is commonly caused by flooding, pipe bursts and leaks, leaking appliances, sewer backups, and roof leaks. However, the potential causes are virtually endless.\nOnce water damage has set in, your best option is to hire water damage restoration services. These services tend to cost between $1,000 - $5,000, with the national average cost being roughly $3,000. Water damage restoration services may seem like a costly expense, but there are many tricks and strategies that can help you reduce your water damage restoration bill. Here's how to minimize water damage restoration costs.\nDry the Damaged Area\nIf you've noticed water damage in your home or building, the first thing you should do is immediately locate and neutralize the source. Neutralizing the source can include tasks like patching a leaking pipe or drain or disabling a leaking appliance. Once you've found and disabled the cause of the water damage, opening windows and using a fan or dehumidifier can be excellent ways to dry the affected area, buying time until water damage restoration professionals arrive. By taking these steps in the early stages of water damage, you prevent the water damage from developing into something more serious and costly.\nTake Advantage of Homeowners Insurance\nDepending on the terms of your homeowners insurance, water damage may be covered by your insurance company. Most standard homeowner's insurance policies will cover sudden or accidental water damage caused by your home's internal fixtures. This coverage can help you with incidents like rain, a busted pipe, or a leaking appliance. Typically homeowners insurance policies will not cover long-term unresolved maintenance or issues external to the house. For example, damage caused by flooding, ground moisture seepage, and sewer backups will not be covered. These issues will require a separate policy. A sink that has been leaking for months will also not be covered due to being considered an unresolved maintenance issue. It would be best for you to fix such maintenance issues before they lead to water damage. If homeowners insurance can be applied to your situation, it is an excellent way to reduce your water damage restoration costs.\nConclusion\nWater damage restoration can be a costly expense, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these tips, and you'll soon gain mastery over your water damage restoration expenses. For more tips, contact a local water damage restoration service.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6761300563812256}
+{"content": "Chemists have created molecular machines and switches with specific mechanical responses that were typically demonstrated in solution, where mechanically relevant motion is dissipated in the Brownian storm. The next challenge consists of designing specific mechanisms through which the action of individual molecules is transmitted to a supramolecular architecture, with a sense of directionality. Cellular microtubules are capable of meeting such a challenge. While their capacity to generate pushing forces by ratcheting growth is well known, conversely these versatile machines can also pull microscopic objects apart through a burst of their rigid tubular structure. One essential feature of this disassembling mechanism is the accumulation of strain in the tubules, which develops when tubulin dimers change shape, triggered by a hydrolysis event. We envision a strategy toward supramolecular machines generating directional pulling forces by harnessing the mechanically purposeful motion of molecular switches in supramolecular tubules. Here, we report on wholly synthetic, water-soluble, and chiral tubules that incorporate photoswitchable building blocks in their supramolecular architecture. Under illumination, these tubules display a nonlinear operation mode, by which light is transformed into units of strain by the shape changes of individual switches, until a threshold is reached and the tubules unleash the strain energy. The operation of this wholly synthetic and stripped-down system compares to the conformational wave by which cellular microtubules disassemble. Additionally, atomistic simulations provide molecular insight into how strain accumulates to induce destabilization. Our findings pave the way toward supramolecular machines that would photogenerate pulling forces, at the nanoscale and beyond.\nTitolo: Molecular photoswitches mediating the strain-driven disassembly of supramolecular tubules Autori: Data di pubblicazione: 2017 Rivista: Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/11567/977466 Appare nelle tipologie: 01.01 - Articolo su rivista", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9091519713401794}
+{"content": "This report describes clinical, neuropathological and molecular genetic findings in a Swiss family with four brain tumours in only two generations. The neoplasms observed covered a wide range of biologic behaviour, from a slowly growing lesion already apparent at birth, to anaplastic astrocytoma in a young adult and glioblastomas at the age of less than 10 years. The only non-neural neoplasms in this family were a case of leukemia and an adrenocortical carcinoma. A germline deletion of codon 236 of the p53 tumour suppressor gene was identified as an underlying cause and detected in all affected family members. This mutation has not previously been reported as germline transmission or in sporadic tumours. The unusual accumulation of CNS tumours may be due to a certain organ-specific effect of this particular p53 mutation or it may reflect the specific genetic back-ground of this family.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5662687420845032}
+{"content": "It is worth noting that the strong growth rate in 2017 was primarily due to Samsung re-classifying its System LSI internal transfers as foundry sales, rather than strong organic market growth.\nTotal foundry sales this year are forecast to surpass the $100-billion mark for the first time and continue increasing at a strong 11.6% average annual growth rate through 2025 when total foundry sales are expected to reach $151.2 billion.\nThe pure play foundry market is forecast to expand by a strong 24% this year to $87.1 billion, which would surpass the 23% growth witnessed in the pure-play foundry market just last year (2020).\nThe pure-play foundry market is expected to grow to $125.1 billion in 2025, resulting in a 5-year (2020-2025) CAGR of 12.2%, accounting for 82.7% of total foundry sales in 2025, compared to 81.2% in 2021. TSMC, UMC, and several specialty foundries are expected to post healthy sales growth this year.\nThese same suppliers are also investing heavily in new capacity to support anticipated demand for their services during the forecast period.\nSamsung, whose external sales are primarily driven by customers like Qualcomm, accounts for most of the IDM foundry market.\nIC Insights anticipates the IDM foundry market will grow by a solid 18% this year to $20.1 billion.\nThe IDM foundry market is forecast to increase to $26.1 billion in 2025, resulting in a 5-year CAGR of 9.0%.\nIntel has made it known that it intends to make a bigger splash as an IDM foundry in the coming years. Intel launched its “IDM 2.0” initiative in March 2021 to turn around its IC manufacturing after falling behind TSMC and Samsung in sub-10nm process technologies.\nIntel’s two-part plan aims to pivot the company from decades of emphasizing its internal wafer fab capacity to manufacture chips.\nInstead, it plans to make greater use of third-party foundries for the most advanced process technologies while also turning itself into a major provider of foundry services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9441952705383301}
+{"content": "Abstract\nMeasurements in the macro-tidal Daly Estuary show that the presence of an undular tidal bore contributed negligibly to the dissipation of tidal energy. No recirculation bubble was observed between a trough and the following wave crest in the lee waves following the undular bore. This differs to stationary undular bores in laboratory experiments at larger Froude numbers where a recirculation bubble exists. Secondary motions and the turbulence generated by the undular bore had no measurable influence on the sediment transport. This situation contrasts with the intense sediment resuspension observed in breaking tidal bores. The tidally averaged sediment budget in the Daly Estuary was controlled by the asymmetry of tidal currents. The undular bore may widen the river by breaking along the banks that it undercuts, leading to bank slippage. A patch of river-wide macro-turbulence of 3-min duration occurred about 20 min after the passage of the bore during accelerating tidal currents.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9990668892860413}
+{"content": "One of the measures we’re delivering under our Local NO2 Plan is to provide Southampton City Council (SCC) taxis and private hire vehicle drivers greater access to our bus lanes. This involves restricting access to other taxis and private hire vehicles registered with other licensing authorities\nWhat is happening?\nTaxis and private hire vehicles licensed with Southampton City Council will have continued, unlimited access to the city’s bus lanes.\nAll taxis and private hire vehicles not licensed with Southampton City Council will only be allowed access to Southampton bus lanes during peak times*. Vehicles must also have been first registered on or after January 2006 if petrol, or September 2015 if diesel, to access bus lanes at these peak hours. These registration dates reflect the introduction of cleaner euro emission standards.\n*Peak times are weekdays between 07:00 - 09:30 and 16:00 - 18:30.\nWhen is it happening?\nFrom 1 September 2021.\nWhy is it happening?\nThis change is one of several elements of our ‘Local NO2 Plan’ – an alternative to a charging Clean Air Zone which would have charged all older taxis and PHVs for accessing the city on a daily basis. The previous intention in the plan was to only allow Southampton City Council licensed taxis and PHVs access to our bus lanes, in recognition of the emission standards we have introduced for those vehicles. Through a consultation held in 2019, it was deemed that a total restriction for non-SCC vehicles would be inappropriate to implement – this alternative aims to support our own trade while still encouraging cleaner vehicles into the city from other licensing authorities.\nImportant information for non-SCC Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles\nIf your vehicle is not registered with Southampton City Council as its licensing authority, and you meet the vehicle age requirements provided above, you can apply for peak time access. To do so you must provide a copy of your Private Hire Vehicle/ Hackney Carriage licence to\nSouthampton City Council Parking Services. This will only be used to confirm your vehicle’s plate and registration number which will be used to check the vehicle’s age. This information will not be held longer than necessary.\nCertain taxis and private hire vehicles licensed outside of Southampton which are registered to provide the ‘Home to School service’ with a local authority may also be valid for an exemption if their route includes Southampton. This only applies to specialist adapted wheelchair accessible vehicles - vehicles which are constructed or converted specifically so that they accommodate one or more persons seated in their wheelchairs when travelling on the road. This exemption only applies when providing the home to school service and aims to safeguard the access of particularly vulnerable children around the city. If your vehicle meets this criteria, please email the Southampton City Council Air Quality team to enquire.\nVehicles using bus lanes are monitored. Following the 1 September, vehicles which are found to be non-compliant, or those which have not signed up for the peak time exemption, risk being issued a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). If you have been issued a PCN, but your vehicle meets the age conditions provided above, you can appeal with the evidence required and gain exemption to bus lanes during peak hours. Drivers who meet the requirements for the Home to School exemption can also apply through the appeals process.\nThis measure aims to support our taxi and private hire trade who have helped us meet our air quality commitments by meeting emissions-based licensing standards.\nNote: This change was decided on as a result of a full Traffic Regulation Order consultation and implementation process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8619479537010193}
+{"content": "Executive Summary\nThe late king of Tonga once referred to education as a basket within a basket. This has been interpreted to mean the knowledge, skills, and values that we learn because of our various journeys and which are stored, interpreted, and shared within wider, all embracing cultural contexts which are defined by ourselves and others (Andreotti, 7). Through other eyes (TOE) is a free online study program that aims at educating teachers with a native / aboriginal view of worldwide issues. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflexivity and commitment with diverse worldviews in schools. TOE has four pillars; development, education, poverty and equality. Its ...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.951387882232666}
+{"content": "Kinematic Parameter Optimization\nSimultaneous Structure - Actuator Optimization\nAnother active project aims to find strategies for jointly optimizing kinematic design and actuator choice. Traditionally, optimization techniques for robots have been used to make fine adjustments of the lengths or orientations of structural members after the general structure of the robot arm (including the choice of motors or actuators) has been decided on by human designers. However, appropriate design metrics should make it possible to include more fundamental aspects of the robot design, such as the size and type of actuator, in the optimization.\nAccomplishing this requires the development of both kino-dynamic metrics (performance metrics which consider both the kinematic structure of the robot and the dynamic characteristics) and tractable discrete optimization algorithms that can consider both continuous design variables like link length or angle, and discrete design variables like a choice between 3 viable electric motors.\nMulti-objective optimization produces a range of optimal designs known as a Pareto Front, which represents the trade-offs between different optimization objectives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5627373456954956}
+{"content": "The key to avoid burnout is developing the right mindset and expectations, along with a plan and strategy. Good preparation is the best way to deal with burnout and maintain balance. (Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes) “Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long.” — Michael Gungor Every seasoned…\nArchives for April 2015\nPeople often feel vulnerable examining and expressing their emotions. Getting over these blocks allows you to live from your heart and experience more joy in your everyday life and relationships. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.”…\nLooking rich and feeling rich are two different things. Feeling rich comes from having a mindset of abundance. When we cultivate this mindset by focusing on the right things and knowing our priorities, we can feel abundant no matter how much we make. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “Your inner wealth is your best friend.”…\nDealing with the inner critic is a lifelong task. Develop the right mindset and coping skills to transform the negativity of the inner critic into something positive and constructive with these four steps. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brené Brown Step in front of…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7231823205947876}
+{"content": "Severe ocular injuries can occur during paintball games. In this study, five patients with paint ball trauma who presented to our clinic in 2011 were evaluated retrospectively. We observed glaucoma in two cases, retinal edema in four cases, retinal hemorrhage in three cases, choroidal rupture in three cases, and a traumatic cataract that was operated on in one case. Trauma resulted in legal blindness in one eye. In our study, we aimed to emphasize that this field war game can cause severe ocular pathologies and we summarized what measures should be taken by game participants, and supervising and investigating organizations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995759725570679}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTheta waves in the amygdala are known to be synchronized with theta waves in the hippocampus. Synchronization between amygdala and hippocampal theta waves is considered important for neuronal communication between these regions during the memory-retrieval process. These theta waves are also observed during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. However, few studies have examined the mechanisms and functions of theta waves during REM sleep. This study examined correlations between the dynamics of hippocampal and amygdala theta waves and pontine (P) waves in the subcoeruleus region, which activates many brain areas including the hippocampus and amygdala, during REM sleep in rats. We confirmed that the frequency of hippocampal theta waves increased in association with P wave density, as shown in our previous study. The frequency of amygdala theta waves also increased with in associated with P wave density. In addition, we confirmed synchronization between hippocampal and amygdala theta waves during REM sleep in terms of the cross-correlation function and found that this synchronization was enhanced in association with increased P wave density. We further studied theta wave synchronization associated with P wave density by lesioning the pontine subcoeruleus region. This lesion not only decreased hippocampal and amygdala theta frequency, but also degraded theta wave synchronization. These results indicate that P waves enhance synchronization between regional theta waves. Because hippocampal and amygdala theta waves and P waves are known to be involved in learning and memory processes, these results may help clarify these functions during REM sleep.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Neuroscience(all) Physiology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7624713182449341}
+{"content": "Dirty coal: Industrial populism as purification in Poland's mining heartland Time: Fri 2021-10-01 16.00 Subject area: History of Science, Technology and Environment Doctoral student: Irma Allen , Historiska studier av teknik, vetenskap och miljö Opponent: Professor Christopher Hann, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology Supervisor: Professor Sverker Sörlin, Historiska studier av teknik, vetenskap och miljö; Associate Professor Sabine Höhler, Historiska studier av teknik, vetenskap och miljö Abstract\nIn the second half of the 2010s, far-right populist parties gained increasing power and influenceacross Europe, and around the world. Core to their ethnonationalist, anti-elite agenda, and theiremotive politics, has often been a defense of fossil fuels, threatening action to address the climatecrisis and raising the spectre of fascism. Increasingly-perceived-as-‘dirty’ coal, the raw material thatmade the industrial modern world order possible and contributed most to its mountingcontradictions, has acquired a special status in contemporary far-right ideology. What is theemotional intersection between them at a time of far-reaching economic, environmental and energyinstability and change, when coal has not only been losing its material value and its symbolic link tomodernity, but is increasingly widely deemed immoral too?\nTo date, studies of far-right populism have largely overlooked how energy and environmentalchange feature in their present rise. This reflects how these issues have been largely treated astechnical matters, and therefore relegated to the domain of scientific expertise, rather thanrecognized as inherently social, cultural and political concerns. Tending to adopt a macro-levelapproach, far-right studies have also not yet fully addressed the historically, geographically, andculturally-situated reasons for this success, particularly among the (white, male) industrial workingclass.From a bottom-up, ethnographic perspective, the role of intersectional (class-based,occupational, gendered, racialized regional and national) ecologically-positioned embodiedsubjectivities and identities and their emotional lived experience remains to be considered.\nThis PhD thesis, set within the concerns of a transdisciplinary environmental and energy humanitiesframework, addresses this lacunae in the context of Poland; the most coal-dependent country in theEuropean Union where a pro-coal platform unexpectedly helped the far-right populist party Lawand Justice (\nPrawo i Sprawiedliwość) into majority government in 2015. It is primarily based on ayears’ ethnographic research conducted in 2017 with both residents and particularly coal miners andtheir families in a minescape in Upper Silesia, the nation’s, and one of Europe’s, last remainingmining heartlands. Adopting a postcolonial postsocialist perspective, and drawing on rare empiricaldata from participant observation and qualitative interviews, the thesis explores the politics ofincreasingly ‘dirty’ coal expressed in localized conflicts over air pollution, domestic heating, andthe meaning of work, dignity, respectable personhood, the economy and community, setting themwithin their historical context. The rapidly shifting material and symbolic meaning of coal withinthe context of Silesia’s long-standing troubled history is particularly studied in light of Europeanintegration, a post-industrial, neoliberal, ‘green’-cosmopolitan project that links East and West in anunequal relationship. The naming of coal and its way of life as increasingly ‘dirty’ in newlystigmatizing senses from ‘outside’, is found to be experienced by the mining community as an eliteimposedprocess of ecological dispossession. This generates a toxic intersectionally-andecologically-mediated shame in the bodies of those that particularly labour intimately with itsmaterial touch; a shame that resonates with what this thesis terms industrial populist politics and itsemotive charge as a felt common sense. In the postsocialist context of the marginalization anddevaluation of industrial working-class lives, and pervasive and normalized orientalist classismexperienced as an attack on one’s ecologically-enmeshed Silesian-Polishness, the relational longingfor a sense of a purified home, that can cleanse dirt’s discomforting and shame-inducing stigmas inoverlapping economic, social, cultural and environmental terms by refusing and reversing itsdesignation, is proposed as lying at the heart of industrial populism’s visceral draw.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5391045808792114}
+{"content": "Although Bitcoin is a relatively new asset class, the cryptocurrency’s return on investment is significantly higher, dwarfing other traditional products. The growth has seen Bitcoin outperform some of the established banking sector stocks by significant margins.\nAccording to data acquired and calculated by Finbold, Bitcoin’s return on investment over the past five years has outperformed leading banks’ stocks by 4,214% on average. The cryptocurrency has outperformed Wells Fargo (WFC) by a whopping 7,151.86%. Compared to Citigroup (C), Bitcoin ROI is higher by 4,951.47%, while Goldman Sachs (GS) ranks third at 3,101.94%.\nAmong the highlighted asset classes, Bitcoin also controls a higher market capitalization of $813.56 billion as of September 21. JP Morgan (JPM) ranks second with a market cap of $471.17 billion. The data on ROI performance is provided by Finbold’s Bitcoin ROI tool.\nBitcoin has outshined the stocks for traditional banks that have been in existence for decades highlighting the digital currency’s impact and role in the financial world and the potential it holds for investors. Worth noting is that Bitcoin and the banks belong to a different asset class. The banks are for-profit businesses companies controlling tangible products and services while Bitcoin is a virtual asset.\nFurthermore, despite Bitcoin commanding a significant return on investment, the selected banks hold a superior position with trillions of assets under management. The banks also pay a dividend based on stock performance, while Bitcoin returns are from rise in demand and value.\nBitcoin’s returns can significantly be attributed to the cryptocurrency’s rise in popularity and value recorded early this year. Bitcoin recorded an influx of institutional investors driving the price to hit an all-time high of $64,800 in mid-April. Despite short-term corrections, the asset has to a large extent sustained the gains made.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999419629573822}
+{"content": "This briefing outlines the perceptions of civil society organisations in Wales of the effects of the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic on civil society in Wales, and the response of civil society to the pandemic through voluntary action. This briefing specifically reports the findings of a Welsh survey to understand the shifting and modified landscape of voluntary action during COVID-19 and is part of a mix method UK-wide comparative study\n‘ Mobilising Voluntary Acton in the four UK jurisdictions: Learning from today, prepared for tomorrow funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), as part of the UK Research and Innovation’s response to COVID-19 to explore and evaluate: ’ The role volunteering has played during the pandemic, the role of volunteering during recovery, and being prepared for any future crises.\nThe report will be available in the Welsh language shortly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9699140191078186}
+{"content": "There are currently no mandatory compliance requirements around ESG reporting, especially for private companies, and such reporting is voluntary. While many large companies report on ESG as part of CSR, growing awareness among investors and consumers about ESG has led to this becoming a more widespread practice. Despite this upturn, many privately held firms do not have the inclination, resources, or stakeholder pressure. Thus, self-reported ESG data is challenging to come by in the case of these private firms.\nNGOs tend to focus on public or large private firms’ activities because the information is generally easier to research. Thus, private companies typically suffer from both – a lack of voluntary reporting and an insufficient focus from external bodies.\nA lot of data about private companies is scattered in news reports and company websites across several sources and spread over varying periods. Thus, there are complex issues around data acquisition for these companies. One source that can provide some input is news. Unfortunately, constant, round-the-clock surveillance of all news items by humans is impossible. However, automated and AI-based solutions can continuously search for references about a particular company through advanced text and image intelligence.\nAlso, ESG information covers a vast universe. Not all of it is required for a private company. For example, a private company’s operations could only be local, thus preventing the need to check whether their labor practices abroad are fair or ethical. Therefore, defining the components of ESG that are relevant for tracking could help in targeted searches and research. That way, the triad of text intelligence, public intelligence, and vision intelligence can be optimized for maximum impact for initiatives like data scraping.\nCustomized metrics, too, may have to be constructed for exceptional cases. For example, to measure ethical compliance around environmental protection, a metric around the ratio of total buildings owned or rented by a company to the number of green-certified buildings could be helpful. Currently, two available solutions can be tried in terms of reporting reliably on ESG for private companies.\nOne of the solutions is to hire a specialist ESG firm that focuses on private firms. Such specialist ESG companies are likely to have tools and models ready to extract information about any given private company that does not do voluntary disclosures nor is covered extensively by the media. Alternatively, private companies that enjoy good resources can consider building an internal division to analyze and report ESG data. For this, they may require consulting support.\nIn summary, ESG reporting for private companies is not an easy task due to a lack of readily available data or fully customizable ESG metrics. However, it is vital to extract the best from what is available. Thus, starting with media references, the search can branch out to more advanced and sophisticated sources such as satellite images if a situation so warrants. Again, AI and automation will be the key to trawling across scores of sources for references.\nRegulators want LIBOR to phased out by December 2021, banks and financial institutes must pivot to risk-free alternative rates.\nWe have been recognized among the “Top 20 Most Promising Big Data Solution Providers – 2020” in a recent listing by a leading global print magazine. The aforementioned list recognizes an exclusive set of solution providers with a proven track record of consistently delivering customer goals.\nThe COVID-19 has triggered a rush of clinical trials to discover vaccines, threatening the continuity and success of non-COVID-19 drug discovery pipelines. This guide will help you learn to mitigate these new challenges, maintain pole position, and grow your business into the future with practical strategies for decentralization.\nEnterprises tend to employ data from external sources in their data strategy to convert insights into financial gain as they mature in their data journey. This external data comes in diverse forms. However, for enterprises, the most critical is public data.\nSocially conscious or sustainable investing has spread across the world. It has a long-term financial implication in increasing a firm's chances to survive and thrive by anticipating and resolving surprises arising from ESG failures.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7085050344467163}
+{"content": "Section 111 of the Clean Air Act directs D to promulgate 'standards of performance' governing emissions of air pollutants. D designated cement plants as a stationary source of air pollution which may 'contribute significantly to air pollution which causes or contributes to the endangerment of public health or welfare,' under Section 111 (b)(1)(A) of the Act. D published a proposed regulation establishing standards of performance for Portland cement plants. The notice provided a synopsis of test results for the standards but left out all the details of who, what, when, where, and how. D issued the regulations, and Ps appealed. Ps challenged the final regulations because D had not complied with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), economic costs were not adequately taken into account and unfairly discriminated against Portland Cement Plants, and the achievability of the standards was not adequately demonstrated. D then published a 'Supplemental Statement in Connection With Final Promulgation,' amplifying the justification for its standards and indicating that it had been prompted by the action of this court in Kennecott Copper Corp. v. E.P.A. to offer 'a more specific explanation of how D had arrived at the standard.' D stated that the standards were based on testing with a particular filter. Another disclosure was issued shortly thereafter detailing the specifics of the original testing and also that subsequent testing was conducted during the comment period.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6407110095024109}
+{"content": "Most purveyors of news value impartiality, neutrality, and objectivity, despite the inherent difficulty of reporting without political bias.Afdah\nPerception of these values has changed greatly over time as sensationalized 'tabloid journalism' has risen in popularity. Michael Schudson has argued that before the era of World War and the concomitant rise of propaganda, journalists were not aware of the concept of bias in reporting, let alone actively correcting for it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9950960874557495}
+{"content": "The Ministry of Economy and Finance announces the realisation, today, Friday October 5th 2018, of the first sovereign Sukuk certificates in Morocco. These Sukuk certificates are Ijara certificates and amounted to 1 billion dirhams, depreciable over 5 years.\nThese certificates provide an annual return of around 2,66%.\nThese Sovereign Sukuks backed by are a usufruct right, based on property assets owned by the State, for the benefit of the securitization fund initiated for this purpose. This fund conducts the leasing of its assets over a period of 5 years and the generated annual lease payments will be distributed to the holders of these Sukuk certificates.\nThis first emission was restricted to resident investors including mainly participatory and conventional banks, insurance companies, pension funds and the (OPCVM) «undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities». Subscription applications have reached close to 3,6 billion dirhams and of which 28% were provided, representing an oversubscription rate of 3,6 time.\nParticipatory institutional investors were provided with approximately 35%.\nThese Sukuk certificates are of major importance for the development of participatory financing in Morocco. They will enable the various actors of participatory financing to manage their liquidity and enhance the management of their resources. These certificates serve in general as a reference for financial actors and participatory financial actors in particular. For the State, this new tool will enable it to diversify its financial devices and broaden its investors’ base", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8471395969390869}
+{"content": "Uncovering Possibilities with a Growth Mindset\nMindsets Matter\nYour mindset plays a critical role in how you cope with life’s challenges. In school, a growth mindset can contribute to greater achievement and increased effort. When facing a problem such as trying to find a new job, people with growth mindsets show greater resilience. They are more likely to persevere in the face of setbacks while those with fixed mindsets are more liable to give up. Parents can also take steps to ensure that their children develop growth mindsets, often through praising efforts rather than focusing solely on results.\nFor example, instead of telling children that they are “so smart,” a parent might commend a child for their hard work on a project and describe what they like the most about the child’s efforts (“I really like how you chose the colors for that picture!”).\nBy focusing on the process rather than the outcome, parents can help children understand that their efforts, hard work, and dedication can lead to change, learning, and growth both now and in the future.\nMindset Activity\nUse this activity to help you think about incorporating your own growth mindset into activities where you have a hard time seeing personal improvement. Consider how your attitudes about your own strengths and challenges are influencing messages you share with youth.\nResources\nHow Praise Became A Consolation Prize (English) How Praise Became a Consolation Prize (Spanish) Growth vs Fixed Mindset (captions available in Spanish) Take the VIA Character Strengths Questionnaire (web page can be translated into Spanish) Simple Ways to Show Gratitude in the Face of Uncertainty (English) Simple Ways to Show Gratitude in the Face of Uncertainty (Spanish) Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck (captions available in Spanish)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9238564968109131}
+{"content": "Abstract\nImmunocytochemical methods were used to localize type II Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase in the macaque primary visual cortex. Neurons that stain for the kinase include both pyramidal and nonpyramidal cells and they appear to form a subset of cortical neurons. They are densely packed in layers II and IVB, somewhat more sparse in layers III, IVC beta, and VI, and nearly absent in layer V. In normal animals the distribution of kinase-positive cells within each layer is relatively uniform. However, in animals in which one eye is removed 7-14 days before sacrifice or sutured shut for 9 or 11 weeks, the cells in layer IVC beta are divided into alternating lightly and darkly stained bands. Comparison of immunocytochemically stained sections with adjacent sections stained for the mitochondrial enzyme, cytochrome oxidase, reveals that the kinase staining increases in ocular dominance columns originally driven by the removed or closed eye. These findings suggest that either the concentration of type II Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase or its accessibility to the antibody probe increases dramatically and selectively in neurons of macaque primary visual cortex that have been deprived of their normal visual input. This may indicate that changing levels of activity in cortical neurons can alter their regulatory machinery.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.642247200012207}
+{"content": "The Kamodo software suite is a symbolic abstraction layer that allows existing space weather resources to be maximally leveraged across unique research, operational, and educational contexts. Kamodo has the potential to significantly expand the capabilities of space weather scientists and deliver extreme value to the community of space weather modelers and practitioners inside and outside of government. Our proposed Phase II research will enhance the core Kamodo software suite and build a production-ready, intuitive, customizable dashboard and REST API connected to a library of Kamodofied scientific resource containers deployed via a scalable Kubernetes cluster. This solution will simplify the access, analysis, visualization, assimilation, and communication of space weather models and instruments in a secure, portable, and interoperable manner. Kamodo’s features include function composition, automated unit conversion, user-derived function registration, and symbolic expression manipulation, enabling physicists to easily perform complex tasks such as data-model comparisons and one-way model-coupling which would otherwise be highly labor intensive and technically challenging. This effort will design exemplary space weather workflows to showcase data-model comparisons, model coupling, and real-time interpolation and visualization techniques. The tool will enable scientists to symbolically manipulate space weather models and data using a multitude of toolkits including low-level C/C++/Fortran APIs, high-level Python and Jupyter Notebook tools and an intuitive web application with a customizable user interface.\n- Space Weather Modeling - Aerospace Computational Modeling - Computational Fluid Dynamics - Astrophysics & Cosmology Modeling - Heliophysics Modeling - Satellite Orbit Modeling - Planetary Science - Flight Dynamics Modeling - Space Plasma Physics - Earth Science\n- Petrophysics Flight", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9692171812057495}
+{"content": "You may think of delta 8 as “THC Light.” Delta 8 THC is believed to produce significantly milder effects. Often referred to as a businessperson’s high, offers a clear-headed functional buzz because\nit allows you to go about your day with a sense of relaxation and a shift in perspective without worrying about heavy sedation or intense psychoactive effects.\nWhat are Delta 8 Flowers?\nLike any buds, Delta 8 flower can be used in a pipe, joint, blunt, or bong. Although some states maintain stricter laws, products with less than .3% delta-9 THC are legal in many others. Dry vaporizers are also available and offer faster delivery, with enhanced flavor and smoothness.\nWhen consumed in higher doses there may be some side effects such as fatigue, dry eyes and mouth, increase in appetite, raised blood pressure, anxiety, reduced intraocular pressure.\nIt’s why, as with all of our products, we recommend that you consult with your physician before consuming delta 8 flowers, especially if you regularly take prescription medications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7113096117973328}
+{"content": "For a plant, additives and supplements would be considered going to the gym or working out. Unlike us, plants cant work out so they don't reach the best of their potential in nature. However, using additives and supplements we can make the plant reach its full potential. You can target the soil, leaves or flowers to be super strong and healthy. A strong healthy plant can repel sickness or pests or at the least make their affects very minimal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9340457916259766}
+{"content": "Would you want to transport oversized loads such as turbines, mining equipment, large boats or oil rigs? Well, you probably require the services of a heavy haulage company. Read the extract below to learn the various considerations you should make when hiring a heavy haulage company.\nRely on Reputation\nWork with a company that has years of experience in heavy haulage. Seek referrals from people that have used heavy haulage services in the past. Besides, you could check the reviews of various companies on social media and construction blogs. The company should provide a comprehensive range of services. For instance, you may require cranes or earthmovers to load the equipment onto the truck. Besides, you need pilot vehicles to escort the heavy haulage truck and warn road users of an oversized load.\nCondition of the Equipment\nVisit the company's premises and inspect the condition of the heavy haulage trucks. Be on the lookout for engine problems such as leaks and strange engine noises. It may be challenging to inspect large trucks such as self-propelled modular transporters. As such, ask for the truck service and inspection reports.\nProfessionalism\nHeavy haulage presents a lot of risks. Clients may not know how to prepare and execute heavy haulage. As such, the company that you work with must exhibit sufficient expertise in the transport of oversized loads. For instance, you should conduct a road survey to determine the best routes. Be on the lookout for low-lying bridges, narrow and slippery roads. In Australia, you must have a road permit when transporting oversized loads. Besides, you need a licence from the rail infrastructure manager if the truck will cross a railway line. You also need to inform the local police if you intend to use urban roads.\nThe company should take adequate measures to protect your load during transit. For instance, they should deploy a reconnaissance team to inform the pilot and truck drivers of changing road conditions. Besides, they should have an emergency crew consisting of engineers, mechanics and medics to respond to any incidents or accidents during transport.\nPricing\nThe company should have a reasonable price structure. For instance, other than the standard haulage charge, you may be liable for extra expenses such as storage and licence fees. Some companies will charge more at night and during weekends. Besides, you will pay more if you change the route due to poor weather or traffic jams. Inquire about deposit and cancellation charges.\nPeople looking for heavy haulage services should work with an experienced company, inspect the condition of the haulage trucks and evaluate the company's professionalism and pricing strategy.\nShare", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6442966461181641}
+{"content": "Homocysteine, often shortened to HCY, is a thiol containing amino acid produced by the intracellular demethylation of methionine. Excess HCY in the bloodstream may cause injuries to arterial vessels due to its irritant nature and result in inflammation and plaque formation, which may eventually cause a blockage of blood flow to the heart.\nSerum Cystatin C(Cys-C) has been proposed as a marker of glomerular filtration rate(GFR). Serum creatinine (creatinine) is widely used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate, but its tubular secretion, dependence on muscle mass, alteration in some inflammatory diseases, and analytical interferences can limit its utility. Thus, Cys-C has been proposed as a novel biomarker of kidney function.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5130167603492737}
+{"content": "Author(s):Amélie C. M. Gaudin | Sabrina Westra | Cora E. S. Loucks | Ken Janovicek | Ralph C. Martin | William Deen Journal:Agronomy (Basel)\nISSN 2073-4395\nVolume:3; Issue:1; Start page:148; Date:2013;\nOriginal page\nKeywords:red clover | Trifolium pratense | cropping system | wheat | cover crop | inter-seeding | resilience | input use efficiency ABSTRACTIn light of the environmental challenges ahead, resilience of the most abundant field crop production systems must be improved to guarantee yield stability with more efficient use of nitrogen inputs, soil and water resources. Along with genetic and agronomic innovations, diversification of northern agro-ecosystems using inter-seeded legumes provides further opportunities to improve land management practices that sustain crop yields and their resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses. Benefits of legume cover crops have been known for decades and red clover (Trifolium pratense) is one of the most common and beneficial when frost-seeded under winter wheat in advance of maize in a rotation. However, its use has been declining mostly due to the use of synthetic fertilizers and herbicides, concerns over competition with the main crop and the inability to fully capture red clover benefits due to difficulties in the persistence of uniform stands. In this manuscript, we first review the environmental, agronomic, rotational and economical benefits associated with inter-seeded red clover. Red clover adaptation to a wide array of common wheat-based rotations, its potential to mitigate the effects of land degradation in a changing climate and its integration into sustainable food production systems are discussed. We then identify areas of research with significant potential to impact cropping system profitability and sustainability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8007144927978516}
+{"content": "This PhD project scrutinizes why Turkish mainstream politics turned against EU membership. By taking into account three mainstream parties (AKP, CHP and MHP) in comparison with the views of the BDP, a pro-Kurdish party, this study seeks to explain the main determinants of the rising scepticism against EU accession engulfing Turkish politics since 2002. Accordingly, the study applies the term Euroscepticism to candidate countries and Turkey in particular by (i) categorizing domestic political reactions based on the complex nature of EU conditionality involving both formal issue-specific and additional country-specific pressures; (ii) focusing on both domestic and external factors behind domestic resistance to accession process; and (iii) comparing the Turkish case with other candidate countries focusing on the negotiation process.The study argues that Euroscepticism in Turkey and candidate countries in general develops as a response to the complex nature of EU conditionality comprising both issue-specific and country-specific accession conditions. Euroscepticism in reaction to issue-specific conditions involves an opposition to particular reforms deriving from the EU’s formal membership conditionality. Euroscepticism in response to country-specific conditionality, however, involves broader political resistance against the EU’s extra conditionality which targets a particular candidate. To grasp Turkish Euroscepticism, two reform areas under the EU’s issue-specific conditionality (minority rights and foreign land ownership) and two cases of country-specific pressures (the EU’s Cyprus conditionality and the rising Turkish suspicion that the EU won’t accept Turkey’s membership) are studied. Outlining six hypotheses regarding the effects of party ideology, strategy, and EU-driven factors on the development of Eurosceptic politics in Turkey, the study overall reveals that until 2006, ideology explains the opposition’s attitudes while the governmental approach follows strategy. Since the partial suspension of negotiations in 2006, both opposition and government reflect similar scepticism towards the EU irrespective of their ideology and competition strategies. Instead, they provide a case for strong Euroscepticism by emphasizing the role of EU-driven factors –especially, the rising uncertainty of membership and the EU’s ‘perceived’ reluctance to accept Turkish accession–in complicating Turkey-EU relations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.529436469078064}
+{"content": "Glyten-Forte (Metformin 1000mg SR + Teneligliptin 20mg) – 10 Strips Composition: Metformin 1000mg SR + Teneligliptin 20mg\nMetformin + Teneligliptin is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Teneligliptin. Metformin is an antidiabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Teneligliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.\nSide Effects\nDiarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Upset stomach, Headache, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Sore throat, Respiratory tract infection, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea.\nPrecautions\nTeneligliptin should be administered carefully in the following:\nPatients with advanced liver failure (safety has not been established), Patients with congestive heart failure (NYHA category III-IV) (safety has not been established), Patients with pituitary insufficiency or adrenal insufficiency, poor nutritional state, starvation, an irregular dietary intake, or debilitating condition, intense muscle movement or excessive alcohol intake (may cause low blood sugar), Patients with history of abdominal surgery or with a history of bowel obstruction (may cause bowel obstruction), Patients with arrhythmia, severe bradycardia or its history, patients with heart disease such as congestive heart failure or patients with low serum potassium, congenital prolonged QT syndrome, history of Torsades de pointes or patients using antiarrhythmic drugs (may cause QT prolongation), Patients using an insulin secretagogue (e.g., sulfonylurea) (risk of severe hypoglycaemia). Contraindications\nTeneligliptin is contraindicated in the following:\nAny patient with a known hypersensitivity to teneligliptin or any of the components in the formulation, Severe ketosis, diabetic coma or history of diabetic coma, type 1 diabetic patients, Patients with severe infection, surgery, severe trauma (blood sugar control should preferably be done by insulin). Pharmacodynamics & Mechanism of Action\nTeneligliptinis a DPP-4 inhibitor, which is believed to exert its actions in patients with type 2 diabetes by slowing the inactivation of incretin hormones. Concentrations of the active intact hormones are increased by teneligliptin, thereby increasing and prolonging the action of these hormones. Incretin hormones, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), are released by the intestine throughout the day, and levels are increased in response to a meal. These hormones are rapidly inactivated by the enzyme, DPP-4. The incretins are part of an endogenous system involved in the physiologic regulation of glucose homeostasis. When blood glucose concentrations are normal or elevated, GLP-1 and GIP increase insulin synthesis and release from pancreatic beta cells by intracellular signalingpathways involving cyclic AMP. GLP-1 also lowers glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells, leading to reduced hepatic glucose production. By increasing and prolonging active incretin levels, teneligliptin increases insulin release and decreases glucagon levels in the circulation in a glucose-dependent manner.\nMetformin Metformin\nMetformin improves glucose tolerance in patients with type-2 diabetes (NIDDM), lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.\nStorage\nStore the medicine at 15-30°C.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5624361038208008}
+{"content": "Published research data have limited potential for re-use if re-use is not clearly defined. It is, therefore, crucial to\nassign a license to a dataset. Community standards and good scientific practice should still be observed even if not enforced by licenses. All following licenses allow open re-use of data, subject to certain conditions. Creative Commons\nCreative Commons licenses were initially designed for the licensing cultural material, but the latest version 4.0 is\nalso suitable for scientific data. While not specifically addressing characteristics of (scientific) data, they are widely known and adopted. Hence users will be familiar with their meaning. All licenses come with a summary (in many languages) understandable without legal background and the full license text.\nRecommended licenses are\nCC BY (Attribution) or CC0 (Public Domain, No Rights Reserved). CC BY obliges re-users legally to give credit to data producers (without implying endorsement). CC0 does not include such a formal obligation, but good scientific practice still requires giving due credit. There are some re-use scenarios (as compiling databases from various different sources) where the formal attribution requirement of CC-BY might become practical a hurdle for re-use. You might want to choose CC0, if enabling re-use is your primary concern.\nOther conditions can be imposed but are not recommended for various reasons:\nSA (ShareAlike) imposes that works derived from data are distributed under the same license (“copyleft”). This can pose problems if data from various sources provided with different licenses are aggregated. NC (NonCommercial) prohibits commercial use, but it can be challenging to define what exactly represents commercial (re-)use. The non-commercial restriction may unintentionally hinder re-use by scientists: Small commercial side-activities (e.g. patent royalties, income from events, sponsoring or funding with commercial interest) of a scientist or his organization can lead to a classification as not non-commercial and so trigger the NC-license restriction and prevent even scientific re-use. ND (NoDerivatives) allows re-users to distribute the data only in the original form, without any adaptions. While the latter could make sense in scenarios e.g. with personal data, testimonies or certificates, it mostly narrows down dramatically the possibilities for re-use.\nCopyright law does not cover data in general. Depending on national legislation, some data and data schemes (especially such being the result of a significant creative process by humans) may by covered by copyright. While other data (especially such being the result of a simple measurement process) may not be covered. In addition certain re-use scenarios (cf. fair use in the US or personal scientific use or formal citation in Germany) may be freely allowed, even if the data or the data schemes in question are in principal protected by copyright. Therefore, legal restrictions of CC-Licenses may fail to provide the intended re-use obligations or restrictions on some data objects and in some re-use scenarios.\nOpen Data Commons\nOpen Data Commons licenses were\nexplicitly designed for data. One key feature is that different licenses can be applied to a database as a whole and its content – this is relevant, for example, if an image database compiles images from various sources with some images copyrighted. These licenses also have human-readable summaries as well as full legal text.\nAnalogous to the CC licenses mentioned above, are\nODC-By (Open Data Commons Attribution License) and PDDL (Public Domain Dedication and License). Open Data Commons licenses are better suited to tag data but not as widely used as CC licenses. Other Licenses\nDatenlizenz Deutschland was created\nfor administrative government data. While being exceedingly short and precise, consistent with international open data standards, and having license text in German and English, an international audience may not be familiar with these licenses. Further Reading\nBrettschneider, P., Axtmann, A., Böker, E., & von Suchodoletz, D. (2021): Offene Lizenzen für Forschungsdaten: Rechtliche Bewertung und Praxistauglichkeit verbreiteter Lizenzmodelle, in: O-Bib. Das Offene Bibliotheksjournal 8(3), pp. 1–22, https://doi.org/10.5282/o-bib/5749. [only in German]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5055837035179138}
+{"content": "This workshop acknowledges that many sexual assault and domestic violence agencies are making an effort to make brave and bold moves to be responsive to racial and social injustice within the movement. However, it often calls on the staff from communities experiencing systemic oppression to advocate for the very community they belong to. Engage in a dialogue to address the following:\nHow can we find balance between moving the organization forward and supporting staff that belong to historically oppressed groups How to have conversations about defining and executing support for the staff executing the bold actions Naming and framing internal organizational practices that uphold white supremacy How do we maintain the focus on \"community/client\" AND staff We will collaborate to build a \"toolkit\" for participants as they \"straddle the line.\"\nThis is a 2-part webinar series but it is not required to attend both parts. Information on part 1,\"Leader or Loner: How to Center & Support Staff Belonging to Communities Experiencing Systemic Oppression\"on November 10, 2021.\nRegistration Info Use the link to register on Zoom is below. This events is free to everyone. This is part of a 2-part webinar series but it is not required to attend both parts. Please indicate on the Zoom registration if you intend to attend one or both sessions. These webinars will be recorded and made available on the WCSAP website if you are not able to attend. WCSAP makes every effort to fulfill language or other accessibility requests. Typically we have the most success securing interpreters when requested 2-3 weeks prior to the webinar. Please indicate what would make this event accessible in the Zoom registration.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6156351566314697}
+{"content": "The oil shale wells in the US there is a high level of greenhouse gases.\nA joint study by scientists from the Universities of Purdue and Cornell is one of the few that determines the level of methane in the atmosphere above the wells, extracting shale gas.\nAmerican scientists on a special plane flew above the Marcellus field in southeastern Pennsylvania. This allowed us to determine the yield of methane from individual wells and platforms in the air. Chemistry Professor Paul Shepson said, \"it Should be noted that the major emissions measured over the wells under drilling, exceeds the cadastral assessment from 100 to 1000 times. This proves that some processes are not taken into account when designing projects.\"\nThe results obtained can have implications for assessing the impact of shale gas on the environment. Sipson, added: \"We must develop a way to objectively measure emissions from shale gas\".\nSource: nauka24news.ru/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6643693447113037}
+{"content": "High School Students' Levels Of Relating The Chemistry Knowledge To Daily Life Acid-Base Example Abstract\nThis study aims to determine to what extent high school students are able to associate their knowledge of acid-base concepts with daily life. A form consisting of six open-ended questions was used to collect data in line with the specified purpose. Case study design, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was preferred as a method. A total of 158 high school students, 77 male, and 81 female, participated in the study. Student responses, obtained from the data collection form, were categorized as understanding, partial understanding, misunderstanding, and unanswered. This study had determined that the students could not adequately correlate their knowledge about acid-base concepts with the acid-base events they encounter in daily life. Recommendations were made based on the results obtained in the study.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5278942584991455}
+{"content": "There are different levels of debt that individuals and couples can experience. Small amounts of debt are commonplace, with most Victoria households owing about $1.70 for every dollar of disposable income. However, this debt is across all categories, including mortgages, car loans, and other forms of personal loans.\nAt some point in time, when people start missing payments or only making partial payments on the high value assets, including the home, vehicles, and other valuables, the debt becomes overwhelming. This is often described as drowning in debt, with the debt level rising from month to month.\nGettingHelp\nThe best thing to do when debt becomes an issue is to work with\ndebt consultants. These professionals can assess your current debt levels, consider your assets and income, and make recommendations on strategies opportunities to get out of debt.\nIt is important to keep in mind that debt consultants do not force people to use one method to get out of debt. However, if the debt is significant and there are limited options, the choices may be very limited. To avoid this, seeking help sooner rather than later is always a wise choice.\nTakethe Initiative\nIn Victoria, individuals or couples can meet with debt consultants for a free initial consultation. This is a simple and cost-free way to understand your options and to begin to create a plan to pay off the current debt over time. Proactively getting started on a strategy before foreclosure on your home or repossession of a vehicle is always the best choice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9297950863838196}
+{"content": "This crisis simulation will prepare you and your business for the critical decisions that need to be made in response to ransomware attacks from a business perspective.\n“Nearly US$12 billion was paid out due to ransomware during 2019”The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Threat Report 2020\nOur team conducts a simulation of a ransomware incident response based on real events and the decisions that follow. This can be delivered in house at your offices, offsite, or through an online portal.\nTannhauser has combined catastrophic incident response experience with decision making and human behaviour expertise. Your response to this attack requires a unified approach from people, process and technology. Through behavioural analysis during the session we analyse the most critical business decisions and group dynamics.\nThe focus of these sessions is on Executive Management, Board Members, Directors and Officers, Technical and Non-technical Senior Business Leaders from the Mining Industry.\nWe offer an Intensive session tailored to C-Suite level (2 hours) or an extended session for Senior Managers (3 hours) which delves more deeply into decisions made during the exercise.\nIn this session we conduct a real-life simulation of the Ransomware response of a fictitious mining company and the decisions that ensue to recover from the incident and get back to business as usual. This simulation deep dives into the business risk decisions, public relations and operational challenges.\nThe focus of the session is on business decisions for the board, executives and senior management.\nAs part of the session, our collaboration partner Bethan Winn will provide a presentation entitled “Decision Making Under Pressure” before the commencement of the exercise. Bethan will also be on hand to support the Tannhauser team to facilitate the session and provide feedback and guidance to the group during the exercise to ensure good thinking processes are applied to decision making.\n“In FY 19/20 a cybercrime report was received every ten minutes”The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Annual Cyber Threat Report, July 2019 to June 2020\nMichael Woods is CEO of Tannhauser with over 17 years’ experience preparing for and responding to cyber incidents. Michael will be sharing his lessons learnt and experience responding to breaches in the financial services industry and consulting roles across Europe, America and Asia Pacific. Bethan Winn is Perth's leading Critical Thinking facilitator. A multi-faceted educator with 15 years experience, she has worked on projects with UWA, Curtin University, TEDx Perth and Ideas@Perth. She delivers training on critical thinking, decision making and problem solving to SMEs, corporates, government and individuals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8864679336547852}
+{"content": "This Site Is For Sale For US$800K, Useful For Competitor Countries Like Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India To Use It To Displace Thailand For Medical Tourism And Even To Attract High End Expats Or Thais or Biotech Companies To Invest In To Your Countries\nThere are two main types of hyperparathyroidism and these are described below.\nThis occurs when one or more of the parathyroid glands become overactive and/or enlarged due to a problem that lies within the gland itself. This is the most common form of hyperparathyroidism. The condition is usually caused by a benign tumor or adenoma growing on a single parathyroid gland and causing it to become overactive. This condition is more common among women, particularly after the menopause.\nThe other two main causes of hyperparathyroidism include enlargement (hyperplasia) of two or more glands and radiotherapy administered to the head or neck. Primary hyperparathyroidism also occurs as a feature of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN), a condition characterized by tumors of the endocrine glands. In very rare cases, primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by parathyroid carcinoma.\nPatients being treated with lithium for bipolar disorder are also at an increased risk of hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia occurs in around 20% of patients who take this medication as a long term therapy. However, in most of these patients, PTH levels are not significantly raised and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism do not manifest.\nThis occurs when another condition such as kidney disease or vitamin D deficiency leads to a low calcium level. The parathyroid gland compensates by producing excess PTH to try and restore the calcium level.\nChronic renal failure is one of the most common causes of secondary hyperparathyroidism. Failure of the kidneys to regulate the calcium and phosphate level properly, can lead to bone disease referred to as renal osteodystrophy.\nIf the secondary hyperparathyroidism remains untreated, the parathyroid remains permanently overactive and this is referred to as tertiary hyperparathyroidism.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8261700868606567}
+{"content": "Researchers have developed a new hardware platform based on a hexagonal boron nitride, a semiconductor material with a thickness of one atom, in which electrons are captured by structural defects, which allows you to measure their spin and use as quicens. For the operation of quantum computers, special hardware is needed, which allows access, measure and manipulate individual quantum states. However, the existing options require maintaining a very low temperature. The alternative is the system based on diamonds with defects in the crystal structure, but in three-dimensional materials it is difficult to accurately monitor the state of the spins. Therefore, a group of engineers from the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from the Australian National University worked on searching for a two-dimensional material, which would perform a flat analogue of diamond. Initially, it can be assumed that it should be graphene, which also consists of carbon atoms, but it behaves like a metal, not a semiconductor. Therefore, scientists have shifted the database of available 2D materials and found that the hexagonal boron nitride, which is widely used as a dielectric layer in two-dimensional electronics, has the necessary structure and characteristics of the semiconductor. It was previously known that the material contains defects in a cellular grid that can emit light. However, researchers found that under the influence of the magnetic field in some of these defects, the radiation intensity changes. The magnet controls the rotation, and it determines the number of photons emitted. This signal can potentially be used as a qubit. Such a feature of the material will also create new sensitive sensors, with which the structure and internal dynamics of individual molecules can be measured. For example, when studying chemical reactions and collapsing proteins. Despite the analysis of defects, the scientists did not manage to establish why some have spin-dependent optical properties, and others are not. Therefore, in the future they plan to identify their key differences in order to learn to recreate them. Previously, Physics from the Canadian University Alberta improved another component of the future computer. They developed", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5655765533447266}
+{"content": "When students are facing challenges, educators can help them reflect on—and act on—what matters to them.\nThese are the most recent things on the site for the tag:\nNegative Emotions. You can view more tags here.\nResentment and gratitude are opposites—so dealing with feelings of resentment can help gratitude come more easily.\nBoredom can be a temporary emotion or a sign of a deeper issue, says a school psychologist.\nA therapist explores the psychology of coming back from the big pandemic pause.\nA new study suggests that everyday experiences of empathy contribute to our well-being and kind behavior toward others.\nTeaching sixth graders about grief helped teacher Lauren McGovern after the loss of her son.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8647946119308472}
+{"content": "Sweden emerged as one of the first countries to explore the adoption of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) when its central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, announced a pilot platform for the e-krona in 2019. In April 2021, Sveriges Riksbank reported on the first phase of its digital currency pilot project and noted issues that will need to be addressed before e-krona use can be rolled out further. The Riksbank noted that the new CBDC technology needs further investigation to see whether it can manage retail payments on a large scale. It also noted privacy concerns, stressing that the information contained in an e-krona transaction about participants in previous transactions needs to be protected to uphold banking secrecy laws and avoid revealing personal data. This matter will be looked at further.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9600526690483093}
+{"content": "The prices and fees for the services that fall under the range of the universal service must be:\naffordable and also enable all users to access the available services, regardless of their geographical position, cost-based, whereby they must encourage efficient provision of the universal service, offering the same types of services on the whole territory of the Republic of Slovenia, and transparent and non-discriminatory. The procedure for changing the prices\nBefore changing the prices of the universal service, the universal service provider must first obtain approval from the Agency. It must publish the prices on its website and in its premises at least 7 days before they are implemented. Before issuing approval the Agency must verify whether the proposed prices are in accordance with the principles of transparency, non-discrimination, and ensuring competition, and that they are formed in accordance with Article 35 of ZPSto-2, which details the price of the universal service.\nThe Agency must verify the proposal for changes to the prices and issue a decision within 30 days of receiving the proposal. It has the option of extending said deadline by 15 days if it requires additional data and calculations.\nBetween 2011 and 2019 the Agency approved the proposals from the universal service provider Pošta Slovenije, d.o.o., to change the prices of the universal service in domestic and cross-border traffic, as the following two tables show.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6428349614143372}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nWe report molecular dynamics (MD) simulation data for three simulated fluids: a homopolymer with 16 tangent Lennard-Jones (U) segments at the reduced temperature of 1.25, an equimolar binary homopolymer fluid with eight tangent U segments at 15 state points, and three corresponding copolymers with equimolar segment fraction and varying segment distribution at 15 state points. We find that the compressibility factors and energies do not change as the segment distribution varies in the copolymer example. The simulation data are compared with thermodynamic perturbation theory (TPT1) calculations, The TPT1 compressibility factors compare favorably with the MD data at high reduced temperatures but differ significantly at lower temperatures.\n(C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6365474462509155}
+{"content": "Abstract This qualitative study was conducted to explore and describe the role experience of five women whose lives were disrupted by a traumatic spinal cord injury and who later returned to their communities after completing intensive rehabilitation programs. In-depth interviews and participant observations were used to examine the experiences of these women. The findings exemplify how the women’s use of adaptation and negotiation and the development of a new role as self-advocate facilitated the reestablishment of their life roles. As the women’s occupational roles were redefined, the processes of adaptation and negotiation were evident in three aspects of their lives: daily routines, relationships, and environment. Through their new role of self-advocate, architectural and attitudinal barriers were negotiated and adapted so that roles could be explored. These findings indicate that community reentry involves the ongoing process of negotiation and adaptation of life roles. The use of life histories during the rehabilitation phase is suggested as a way for therapists to develop meaningful treatment plans that stimulate patients’ adaptation process and ultimately enhance community reentry.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9075511693954468}
+{"content": "Abstract\nConvolutional neural networks (CNNs) for biomedical image analysis are often of very large size, resulting in high memory requirement and high latency of operations. Searching for an acceptable compressed representation of the base CNN for a specific imaging application typically involves a series of time-consuming training/validation experiments to achieve a good compromise between network size and accuracy. To address this challenge, we propose CC-Net, a new image complexity-guided CNN compression scheme for biomedical image segmentation. Given a CNN model, CC-Net predicts the final accuracy of networks of different sizes based on the average image complexity computed from the training data. It then selects a multiplicative factor for producing a desired network with acceptable network accuracy and size. Experiments show that CC-Net is effective for generating compressed segmentation networks, retaining up to 95% of the base network segmentation accuracy and utilizing only 0.1% of trainable parameters of the full-sized networks in the best case.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7420797348022461}
+{"content": "Jump to Main Content\nPubAg Effects of Plant Density on Boll Retention and Yield of Cotton in the Mid-South Author: McCarty, Jack C., Jenkins, Johnie N., Hayes, Russell W., Wubben, Martin J. Source: American Journal of Plant Sciences 2017 v.8 pp. 891-906 ISSN: 2158-2742 Subject: Gossypium hirsutum, bolls, branches, field experimentation, lint cotton, plant density, planting, risk factors, value added, yield components Abstract: The number of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) plants being grown per unit of land area has gained attention due to the technology fees associated with seed containing value added traits. We investigated boll retention, yield, and yield components of cotton grown with reduced stands of 20% to 40% from the uniform planting pattern of four seeds per 30.5 cm of row. Five field experiments were conducted from 2012-2014 using eight treatments arranged in a randomized complete design with six replications. Yield and yield component data were collected. The plant one-row skip one-row treatment resulted in significant yield losses across all five experiments compared to the uniform planting pattern. Treatments with 20% stand reductions did not result in lower total yields; however, each plant in these treatments had to produce two additional bolls to maintain yield. Treatments which had at least 61 cm skips, 40% stand reduction, resulted in lower yields. Treatments had minor affects on boll weight, and lint percentage. The uniform planting pattern produced 67% of its yield from position one bolls compared to about 50% for treatments with reduced stands. Reduced stand treatments produced about 20% of their yield on monopodial branches compared to 10% for the uniform treatment. With modern precision planting equipments, opportunities exist to reduce seed rate and maintain yield; however, many production risk factors must also be considered before a reduced seeding rate is adopted. Agid: 5678124 http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2017.84060", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.863055944442749}
+{"content": "LONDON, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Commonwealth of Dominica has completed rehabilitation on a $1.4 million-dollar primary school with help from the Government of Canada, a consistent ally of the island nation. Education remains a high priority for the government of Dominica, one that has attracted foreign investors looking to invest in their future, and that of their children’s.\nAccording to Ken Edwards, the Member of Parliament for the La Plaine Constituency, the construction on the school was scheduled to be ready in time for the start of the academic year. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the school is not currently in use.\n“We are thankful to the Government of Dominica and the Delices people are also thankful to the Canadian Government for giving them this place for learning. We have always taken education very, very seriously, and I can only see better things with this new school for the teachers and students, who now have a better ambience for learning, and I predict good things for the Delices Primary School,” Hon. Edwards stated. He also noted that the school was built with resilience, an important feature for Dominican infrastructure.\nThe investment from the Canadian Government symbolises Dominica’s strong international allyship. However, the island also invests heavily from homegrown funds. This includes the island’s popular Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. Launched in 1993, the initiative was designed to boost foreign direct investment, diversify the island’s economy and offer a trusted route to a second citizenship.\nAccording to a Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) report, CBI funds have contributed to the rehabilitation of 15 schools, finding intern placements for education mentors and sponsoring students abroad. Currently, the programme is also supporting the construction of a new primary school in Dominica.\nDominica presents a unique opportunity to boost opportunities for investors and their loved ones, particularly during the pandemic. Second citizenship from Dominica not only provides access to higher quality education but increases global mobility and opens doors to new business prospects. Dominica’s CBI Programme is regarded as the world’s best, as recognised by the annual CBI Index. It is also one of the longest-standing options on the market, demonstrating longevity and a wealth of experience.\nContact:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9165874719619751}
+{"content": "Partners with NZ-based Fresh Perspective Sales and Jumping Fox to empower sellers, marketers to optimise customer experience in the digital economy SYDNEY (September 22, 2021) – Seismic, the global leader in sales enablement, today announced it has expanded its New Zealand (NZ) presence to support the transformation of sales and marketing teams, and enable the nation’s employers to focus on upskilling their workforces to overcome a digital skills shortage. The company has also signed NZ-based specialist consultancies, Fresh Perspective Sales (FPS) and Jumping Fox Interactive, as its first two local partners.\nSeismic is a sales and marketing enablement software platform powered by automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. It provides advanced digital tools that deliver granular insights to enable NZ companies and their employees to better understand their customers, boost alignment across their business, inform strategy, and increase profits.\nAs part of its go-to-market strategy for NZ, Seismic is targeting industries including banking and financial services (BFSI), hi-tech, manufacturing, utilities and healthcare, where organisations are facing heightened pressure to overhaul their sales, marketing, and customer service functions.\n“New Zealand is a hotbed for local innovation via advanced technology investment, which has accelerated the nation’s position as a digital economy. In this environment, it is crucial organisations not only give their employees digital tools to transform how they work, but support the continued upskilling of their employees on-the-job,” said Heather Cook, Vice-President Asia-Pacific (APAC), Seismic.\nWith local IT and technology spend forecast to grow by 5.7 per cent in 2021\n[1], Seismic also sees significant opportunity to support the increasing number of NZ companies which have completed Customer Relationship Management (CRM) transformations. These organisations have now established a ‘single customer view,’ and Seismic provides the digital enablement layer to optimise every customer interaction.\nCustomers of Seismic also have immediate access to learning programs, practice scenarios and coaching plans following Seismic’s recent acquisition of Lessonly.\nCommenting on Seismic’s new local partnerships, Cook said, “Teaming with FPS and Jumping Fox adds multiple decades of trusted, on-the-ground expertise to Seismic’s comprehensive enablement platform, ensuring joint customers can drive productivity and increase return on investment, all the while fostering ongoing professional development for their frontline teams.”\nAccording to Andrew Seerden, Director at Fresh Perspective Sales (FPS), “It’s now more critical than ever to have a detailed understanding into customer engagement behaviours, and turning that data into actionable insights to deliver a better client experience. It’s about using those insights to inform sellers’ and marketers’ next best action and tailor conversations to each customer. Together with Seismic, FPS is now able to help B2B customers shorten their sales cycles, automatically provide customised insights at the right time, and ultimately drive faster and more profitable sales alongside revenue predictability.”\nNick Fox, Founder and CEO at Jumping Fox, said, “The sales role has been remarkably immune to the disruption that digitalisation has wrought around it. That’s now changed, and revenue leaders now recognise just how critical it is to transform sales teams to better align with the broader business and to the demands of 21st century buyers. A foundational aspect of doing this well is enabling the new role effectively. We’ve been watching the sales enablement space carefully for a while, and partnered with Seismic for its experience at doing this across even the most complex organisations. We also have a shared vision for reforming the sales role as it needs to be in today’s environment, to create better alignment with customer requirements, as well as business stakeholders.”\nSeismic is seeking additional consulting, referral, implementation and value-added reseller (VAR) partnerships with companies that provide services around its platform’s broader value stack. This includes NZ companies that specialise in buyer journey mapping, sales strategy, sales redesign, go-to-market strategy, optimisation, and content. Learn more about Seismic’s Partner Edge program here.\nNZ is Seismic’s second expansion in Asia-Pacific (APAC), having launched in-region via Australia in August 2017.\nAbout Seismic Seismic is the global leader in enablement, helping make sales teams better by becoming more productive and engaging with buyers in a compelling way. Seismic’s platform provides continuous guidance to improve behavior, content, and skills to win more deals and deliver better experiences. Nearly 2,000 organisations including IBM and American Express have made Seismic their enablement platform of choice. Seismic integrates with business-critical platforms including Microsoft, Salesforce, Google, and Adobe. Seismic is headquartered in San Diego, with offices across North America, Europe, and Australia. Media Contact Nermin Bajric Watterson for Seismic nermin.bajric@watterson.com.au +61 2 9929 7533 [1] Gartner, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5414241552352905}
+{"content": "On July 7, 2021 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched a digital toolkit for media, intermediaries, and other stakeholders interested in providing information and resources to renters and mortgage borrowers who continue to struggle financially from the coronavirus pandemic. The toolkit has sample communications that can be used to inform consumers about their protections and relief options. The sample communications include:\nFor parties who use the sample communications, the CFPB requests they indicate that the content, originated with the CFPB.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9163155555725098}
+{"content": "Browse by author\nLookup NU author(s): Dr Conall Mallory\nFull text is not currently available for this publication.\nThis book explores the challenges posed by the extraterritorial application of the European Convention on Human Rights. It does so by reflecting on how the issue has been approached by the primary interpreters of the treaty: the Strasbourg Court, state parties and national courts. This is achieved through a detailed engagement with the previous jurisprudence on the Convention’s extraterritorial application, and a particular focus on the activities of British authorities and judges during and after the Iraq War (2003). The analysis enables a clear understanding of how the law has developed and explores possible solutions to the challenge.\nAuthor(s): Mallory C\nPublication type: Authored Book\nPublication status: Published\nYear: 2020\nNumber of Pages: 237\nPrint publication date: 16/04/2020\nOnline publication date: 16/04/2020\nAcceptance date: 16/04/2020\nPublisher: Hart Publishing\nPlace Published: Oxford\nLibrary holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item\nISBN: 9781509914739", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6821070909500122}
+{"content": "We are just like you, busy working women, who run for health, fitness, achievement, fun and we enjoy being part of the running community. Over the years we have had our own personal “running performance” struggles.\nHowever, we resolved those struggles with a foundational everyday healthy eating plan, which we’ve fine-tuned with sports nutritional principles to maximise running performance and to minimise injury.\nOur personal experience and professional nutritional expertise led us to design\n, we truly believe that nutrition may be the Easy Nutrition for Healthy Runners Limiting Factor in Your Running Performance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9253450632095337}
+{"content": "Amoxicillin is a penicillin-based antibiotic and is a close relative of ampicillin. It can kill bacteria like the Streptococcus species, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Actinomyces, Shigella, Salmonella, and Clostridial species. This antibiotic belongs to a specific class of beta-lactam drugs.\nAmoxicillin works by inhibiting specific bacterial cells. The proteins function to bind and break down bacterial walls. This process is called bactericidal killing.\nThe different brand names that amoxicillin is available under are Amoxil, Moxatag, and Trimox.\nAmoxicillin is used to treat:\nApart from the above FDA-approved usage, amoxicillin is also prescribed in off-label uses like infectious endocarditis. In dental practice, amoxicillin is used in combination with metronidazole to treat periodontitis (gum disease). In combination with clarithromycin and lansoprazole, it has been beneficial to prevent\nH. pylori infections.\nAmoxicillin is thus the first choice of drug for the prevention of local wound infections and distant infections.\nAmoxicillin’s side effects include:\nAll the side effects mentioned above will not necessarily be seen on everyone. A few individuals may show signs and symptoms, while others may not. If the listed effects do not disappear soon, check with your doctor at the earliest.\n1. Is amoxicillin safe in pregnancy?\nFDA has categorized amoxicillin as a pregnancy category B drug. Thus, amoxicillin is safe to be taken during pregnancy. The B category is relevant for helping doctors to understand if the drug has the potential to cause congenital disabilities in children. The studies revealed that amoxicillin causes no risk to pregnant ladies.\n2. Is amoxicillin good for urinary tract infections?\nAmoxicillin is actively used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the urine. It is advisable to take the pill twice or thrice a day. Usually, you will start feeling better within a few days of taking the antibiotic. In case you do not observe any improvement, talk to your doctor for an alternative antibiotic or increase of dosage. Do not self-medicate.\n3. Can amoxicillin treat cough?\nStudies have recently concluded that amoxicillin offers no benefit if taken to treat cough or reduce its symptoms. Most of the lower respiratory tract diseases are caused by viruses. Therefore, the efficacy of antibiotics does not come into play here. Overuse of antibiotics will lead to bacteria becoming resistant to them later. It is advised to take medication only under the surveillance of a doctor.\n4. Can amoxicillin treat hemorrhoids?\nInfected hemorrhoids need medical attention. Antibiotics are suitable to treat such disorders. However, doctors prefer to prescribe doxycycline in cases of hemorrhoids. Your physician will evaluate your condition thoroughly to select a suitable antibiotic for you. It will depend upon the severity of your condition and reactions to certain medicines.\n5. Can I buy amoxicillin without a prescription?\nAntibiotics like amoxicillin resolve a wide array of health issues. However, without consulting a medical practitioner and without a prescription, consuming these drugs may adversely affect your health. Discuss your medical history, specific allergies, any drug allergies, and any other medications you are using with your physician before taking amoxicillin.\n6. Can I drink coffee while taking amoxicillin?\nCaffeine reacts with 55 drugs! A few studies, such as one in 2008, have revealed that the benefits of amoxicillin were accelerated when taken along with caffeine. However, these studies have not been widely accepted. So although, there are no adverse reactions in co-administering them, a doctor's consultation is a must before starting any antibiotic.\n7. Is amoxicillin a good antibiotic for pneumonia?\nAmoxicillin is the preferred drug for pneumonia. It is highly effective in its treatment, and people have recovered entirely after taking this drug. However, if you are allergic to penicillin or amoxicillin, you must pass this information to your doctor. The doctor will then prescribe an alternative antibiotic to you.\n8. Is amoxicillin good for sore throat?\nFor treating sore throat, it is essential to know the type of pathogen responsible for the infection. Viruses cause ninety percent of sore throats, which antibiotics cannot treat. But amoxicillin can effectively treat sore throat that has resulted due to a bacterial infection. Do not self-medicate and consult a doctor to determine the type of infection.\n9. What drugs interact with amoxicillin?\nInteractions with other drugs may hinder the effectiveness of amoxicillin. The right combination can cure you, while the wrong ones can increase the side effects. Therefore, consulting an expert is a must. The drugs that interact with amoxicillin are:\n10. Can amoxicillin be used for fever?\nAmoxicillin is not effective in treating fever. Because it is an antibiotic, it cannot treat cold, flu, and other viral infections. Taking antibiotics unnecessarily may increase your risk of acquiring antibiotic-resistant infections. Fever may be a cause of viral infection. Talk to your doctor to know which infection has caused you the fever before taking any medications.\nAlways get a medical opinion before starting any medications. For top-notch medical assistance, contact our team of experts at Yashoda Hospital.\nNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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+{"content": "Abstract\nFunctional constipation is a common bowel disorder leading to activity restrictions and reduced health-related quality of life. Typically, this condition is initially managed with prescription of laxatives or fiber supplementation, or both. However, these interventions are often ineffective and fail to address the underlying pathophysiology and impairments contributing to this condition. Physical therapists possess the knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal and motor coordination impairments that may contribute to functional constipation. Relevant anatomic, physiologic, and behavioral contributors to functional constipation are discussed with regard to specific constipation diagnoses. A framework for physical therapist examination of impairments that can affect gastrointestinal function, including postural, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and behavioral impairments, is offered. Within the context of diagnostic-specific patient cases, multifaceted interventions are described as they relate to impairments underlying functional constipation type. The current state of evidence to support these interventions and patient recommendations is summarized. This perspective article aims not only to heighten physical therapists' awareness and management of this condition but also to stimulate clinical questioning that will open avenues for future research to improve patient care.\nReceived March 9, 2016. Accepted August 28, 2016. © 2016 American Physical Therapy Association", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9912586212158203}
+{"content": "Parent’s and teacher’s evaluation of aural oral performance of children with hearing aids Abstract Background and Aim: Parents' evaluation of aural/oral performance of children (PEACH) and teachers' evaluation of aural/oral performance of children (TEACH) questionnaires are used to assess the behaviors of hearing-impaired children in real-life situations. This study aims to compare the scores of PEACH and TEACH in children with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) using hearing aids. Methods: This is a double-blind two-period crossover study on 21 children aged 9-72 months with severe-to-profound SNHL using hearing aids. There were two 6-week periods of fitting Phonak Naida Venture SP hearing aids using the fifth version of the Desired Sensation Level (DSL v5) and the National Acoustics Laboratories’ nonlinear fitting procedure (NAL-NL2) prescriptions. At the end of each trial, the PEACH and TEACH questioners were completed through an interview with the parents and teachers, respectively. Results: There was a strong correlation between the PEACH and TEACH in total and subscale scores. There was no significant difference between the results of DSL v5 and the NAL-NL2 prescriptions for the total score and subscale scores of PEACH and TEACH. Conclusion: The PEACH score has a strong correlation with the TEACH score. These questionnaires are useful tools for indirectly assessment of hearing-impaired children’s communication skills. The DSL v5 and the NAL-NL2 prescriptions make no significant difference in the performance of children with severe-to-profound SNHL.\n2. King AM. The national protocol for paediatric amplification in Australia. Int J Audiol. 2010;49 Suppl 1:S64-9. doi: 10.3109/14992020903329422\n3. Scollie S, Seewald R, Cornelisse L, Moodie S, Bagatto M, Laurnagaray D, et al. The desired sensation level multistage input/output algorithm. Trends Amplif. 2005;9(4):159-97. doi: 10.1177/108471380500900403\n4. Dillon H, Keidser G, Ching TY, Flax M, Brewer S. The NAL-NL2 prescription procedure. Phonak Focus. 2011;40:1-0.\n5. Ching TYC, Dillon H, Hou S, Zhang V, Day J, Crowe K, et al. A randomized controlled comparison of NAL and DSL prescriptions for young children: hearing-aid characteristics and performance outcomes at three years of age. Int J Audiol. 2013;52 Suppl 2(0 2):S17-28. doi: 10.3109/14992027.2012.705903\n6. Ching TYC, Johnson EE, Hou S, Dillon H, Zhang V, Burns L, et al. A comparison of NAL and DSL prescriptive methods for paediatric hearing-aid fitting: predicted speech intelligibility and loudness. Int J Audiol. 2013;52 Suppl 2(0 2):S29-38. doi: 10.3109/14992027.2013.765041\n7. Ching TYC. Selecting, verifying, and evaluating hearing aids for children. Audiol Med. 2003;1(3):191-8. doi: 10.1080/16513860310001988\n8. Zamiri Abdollahi F, Delphi M, Delphi V. The correlation analysis between the spatial hearing questionnaire (SHQ) and the psychophysical measurement of spatial hearing. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019;71(Suppl 2):1658-62. doi: 10.1007/s12070-019-01674-2\n9. Emerson LP. Pilot study to evaluate children with hearing aids through PEACH and TEACH in a rural community. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences. 2015;16(2):133-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ejenta.2015.02.003\n10. Ching TY, Hill M. The parents' evaluation of aural/oral performance of children (PEACH) scale: normative data. J Am Acad Audiol. 2007;18(3):220-35. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.18.3.4\n11. Ching TYC, Hill M, Dillon H. Effect of variations in hearing-aid frequency response on real-life functional performance of children with severe or profound hearing loss. Int J Audiol. 2008;47(8):461-75. doi: 10.1080/14992020802116128\n12. Golding M, Pearce W, Seymour J, Cooper A, Ching T, Dillon H. The relationship between obligatory cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs) and functional measures in young infants. J Am Acad Audiol. 2007;18(2):117-25. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.18.2.4\n13. Naghibirad F, Fatahi J, Hajiabolhassan F, Faghihzadeh E, Emamdjomeh H. Cultural adaptation and determination of validity and reliability of the Persian version of the parents' evaluation of aural/oral performance of children questionnaire. Aud Vestib Res. 2016;25(2):1118.\n14. Fatahi F, Hajisadeghian N, Hajiabolhassan F, Zamiri Abdollahi F, Jalaie S. Development of Persian version of teachers’ evaluation of aural/oral performance of children scale. Aud Vestib Res.2020;29(2):64-75. doi: 10.18502/avr.v29i2.2787\n15. Quar TK, Ching TYC, Newall P, Sharma M. Evaluation of real-world preferences and performance of hearing aids fitted according to the NAL-NL1 and DSL v5 procedures in children with moderately severe to profound hearing loss. Int J Audiol. 2013;52(5):322-32. doi: 10.3109/14992027.2012.755740\n16. Ching TYC, Quar TK, Johnson EE, Newall P, Sharma M. Comparing NAL-NL1 and DSL v5 in hearing aids fit to children with severe or profound hearing loss: goodness of fit-to-targets, impacts on predicted loudness and speech intelligibility. J Am Acad Audiol. 2015;26(3):260-74. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.26.3.6\n17. Scollie S, Ching TYC, Seewald R, Dillon H, Britton L, Steinberg J, et al. Evaluation of the NAL-NL1 and DSL v4. 1 prescriptions for children: Preference in real world use. Int J Audiol. 2010;49 Suppl 1:S49-63. doi: 10.3109/14992020903148038\nFiles Issue Issue in progress Section Research Article(s) Keywords Aural oral performance questionnaire children parents hearing loss functional performance\nRights and permissions This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6313725709915161}
+{"content": "When it comes to body language, most people focus on reading it\nWhat interferes with connection and communication?\nWhat if life is not happening to you or for you, but rather through you?\nIt may feel more expedient to pop a pill and push through your pain, but listening to your pain is crucial for your long-term productivity.\nWhen we choose to stay with our pain — whether physical, emotional, or mental — it can serve as a portal to deeper wisdom.\nListen to your body” often gets misunderstood used as an excuse for skipping a workout or practice when our bodies feel tired or tight. That’s not listening to the body. That’s listening to the mind.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9716928601264954}
+{"content": "While uncertainties around COVID are maintaining the risk-off sentiment, the U.S. 10-year yield jumped after the U.S. retail sales print. In China, concerns about an Evergrande collapse weighed heavily, while in Japan optimism about further fiscal spending boosted equities. Watchlist\nArrows indicate consensus forecast compared to the previous period. Local dates of release.\nU.S. The taper announcement is not expected at Wednesday’s FOMC meeting, though it likely remains on track to begin by year-end. Updated projections and the first 2024 dot will indicate the pace of tightening being considered. We will watch September PMIsto gauge the impacts from supply constraints and Delta. Europe Markit flash PMIsfor September will complete Q3 high-frequency activity data. Small declines are expected and would signal a Q3 GDP print north of 7% annualized. The BoE meetingwill show how it manages unusually strong inflation, driven by Brexit-related labor shortages, surging energy prices, and COVID disruptions. Asia Pacific The BOJwill likely maintain the status quo while focus will be on the Jibun/Markit flash PMIsfor the services industry, particularly as new cases have declined since mid-August. The PBOCis expected to refrain from any broad-based easing, but the prospect of another reserve requirement ratio cut is rising.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9986079335212708}
+{"content": "Corporate boards often try, but fail, to rein in CEOs and other top execs like Jeff Bezos from risky hobbies — like traveling to the edge of space.\nSome companies, under pressure from shareholders, are tying executive compensation to climate targets. It's not widespread yet, but the approach is catching on.\nThe exchange wants to require listed companies to include women and minorities. California and Goldman Sachs have made similar steps recently; some European countries have had such rules for years.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8382059931755066}
+{"content": "Social media and smartphones have made it easier than ever for newsrooms to encourage, and use, user-generated content.\nHowever, much of the material solicited from what NYU Professor Jay Rosen has referred to as “the people formerly known as the audience” has focused on photographs or videos of breaking news events. These can add color, flavor and eyewitness media to a newsroom’s offering, but they also only scratch the surface. All too often missing from this mix is audio.\nHere are four ways newsrooms can use audio to encourage greater engagement and participation from audiences.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8957910537719727}
+{"content": "When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can feel extremely overwhelming. Whether it’s your mother, your father, or your significant other, your loved one will need ongoing support for their condition. This disease is difficult to live with, but leveraging professional care for Alzheimer’s can make it more manageable for everyone.\nIt is estimated that approximately\n50 million people worldwide have some form of dementia. Daily life can become very challenging for those individuals suffering from dementia and for their loved ones. Dementia can feel overwhelming, but with the right support the disease can become far more manageable. By having the right dementia care in place, individuals with dementia can continue to live happy and comfortable lives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9854511022567749}
+{"content": "Take a few minutes today to make your voice count by participating in Security Sales & Integration’s Physical-Logical Security Assessment survey.\nTurning a blind eye toward the threats posed by cybercrime is a dangerous position that could lead to business losses with fatal implications for any company and its customers.\nThe comprehensive program is aimed to help security integrators identify, assess and monitor cybersecurity threats.\nAmong key findings of a new study, while data security remains a continuing threat for organizations, it is not given the attention it merits.\nWhere does physical security fit in a world now shifting its focus on logical IT/network/cyber security? « Previous1…585960", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9961256980895996}
+{"content": "The American Adrenaline Narrative considers the nature of perilous outdoor adventure tales, their gendered biases, and how they simultaneously promote and hinder ecological sustainability. To explore these themes, Kristin J. Jacobson defines and compares adrenaline narratives by a range of American authors published after the first Earth Day in 1970, a timeframe selected as a watershed moment for the contemporary American environmental movement. The forty-plus years since that day also mark the rise in the popularity and marketing of many things as “extreme,” including sports, jobs, travel, beverages, gum, makeovers, laundry detergent, and even the environmental movement itself.\nJacobson maps the American eco-imagination via adrenaline narratives, grounding them in the traditional literary practice of close reading analysis and in ecofeminism. She surveys a range of popular and lesser-known primary texts by American authors, including bestselling books—such as Jon Krakauer’s\nInto Thin Air and Aron Ralston’s Between a Rock and a Hard Place—and lesser-known texts, such as Patricia C. McCairen’s Canyon Solitude, Eddy L. Harris’s Mississippi Solo, and Stacy Allison’s Beyond the Limits. She also locates these narratives in print and online articles and magazines, feature-length and short films, television shows, amateur videos, social networking sites, fiction, advertising, and blogs.\nJacobson contends that these stories comprise a distinctive genre because—unlike traditional nature, travel, and sports writing—adrenaline narratives sustain heightened risk or the element of the “extreme” within a natural setting. Additionally, these narratives provide important insight into the American environmental imagination’s connection to masculinity and adventure–knowledge that helps us grasp the current climate crisis and how narrative understanding provides a needed intervention.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9845916032791138}
+{"content": "Conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPEs) have achieved vast success in organic electronics due to their appealing opt-electrical properties and convenient solution-processability. However, most of the existing n-type CPEs commonly exhibit distinct light capture in visible region. The attainment of novel n-type CPEs possessing both high electron conductivity and high visible light transparency is significant while still challenging. Herein, optimized amount of organic diradicals achieved by benzobisthiadiazo (BBT) unit are intentionally introduced into the backbone of the representative wide-band-gap polyfluorene-based conjugated polyelectrolyte via ternary copolymerization. The incorporation of diradical canonical structure could promote the quinoid resonance of conjugated skeleton, leading to increased self-doping effect. Consequently, the copolymerized CPE exhibits high visible light transmittance (AVT over 85%) and enhanced electron conductivity compared to the referenced CPE. The fabricated organic solar cell devices with the new-designed polyelectrolyte as the cathode interface layer can achieve high power conversion efficiencies of more than 16%, which is not susceptible to the thickness up to 50 nm. This work provides a feasible molecular modification strategy via organic diradicals regulation to obtain high performance n-type self-doped conjugated polyelectrolytes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.978428065776825}
+{"content": "Title\nStaging Belonging: Performance, Migration, and the Middle Eastern Diaspora in the United States\nDate of Award\n2020\nDocument Type\nDissertation\nDegree Name\nDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)\nDepartment\nTheatre and Film\nFirst Advisor\nAngela K. Ahlgren (Advisor)\nSecond Advisor\nKei Nomaguchi (Other)\nThird Advisor\nJonathan L. Chambers (Committee Member)\nFourth Advisor\nLesa Lockford (Committee Member)\nAbstract\nWhat does it mean to be a Middle Eastern immigrant in the Islamophobic and anti-immigrant context of the early twenty-first century US? How can performance help to construct and make sense of Middle Eastern immigrant identities and their belonging to US society? In “Staging Belonging: Performance, Migration, and the Middle Eastern Diaspora in the United States,” I take on these questions to interrogate facets of “belonging” for Middle Eastern immigrants in a post-9/11 US. I use ethnographic, archival, and performance analysis research methods to examine a range of performances, from the explicitly theatrical to the everyday, to argue that Middle Eastern immigrants use performance tools in aesthetic and quotidian settings to challenge xenophobic and Orientalist meanings of the Middle East while constructing nuanced understandings of Middle Eastern identity in US diaspora.\nIn my attempt to learn about the diasporic formations of Middle Eastern identity through performance, I pay attention to a variety of performance types. In the first chapter, I engage with cultural citizenship theory to study the performance practices of Middle Eastern American theatre companies in producing civic participation opportunities for their target audiences. I focus on the notion of “home” in the second chapter to examine the complicated relationship of Middle Eastern immigrants with their host countries in Saba Zavarei’s travel performance Looking for Tehran (2013) and Mohamad Hafez and Ahmed Badr’s installation Unpacked: Refugee Baggage (2017). In the last chapter, I examine how post-9/11 US surveillance strategies shape Middle Eastern identity in everyday performances of border crossing at the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, Vermont. I conclude by offering a brief analysis of Wafaa Bilal’s Domestic Tension (2007) to explore how the digitization of the War on Terror leads to more violence against Middle Eastern bodies.\nIn a time when immigrants from the Middle East encounter xenophobic policies and hostile attitudes in the US, demystifying Middle Eastern immigrant identities and highlighting their contributions to society are crucial to creating a society based in equality. This study contributes new perspectives to theatre and performance scholarship that seeks to trouble the xenophobic views of many Americans toward immigrants and the ways they do and do not belong to US society.\nRecommended Citation\nBabaee, Tamirdash Mohamadreza, \"Staging Belonging: Performance, Migration, and the Middle Eastern Diaspora in the United States\" (2020).\nTheatre Ph.D. Dissertations. 41. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/theatre_diss/41", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5550892949104309}
+{"content": "Coarctation of the aorta is also called aortic narrowing. If your aorta is narrow, it means your heart must pump harder to force blood through the narrow part.\nAlthough this condition can affect any part of the aorta, the defect is most often located near a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.\nTreatment is usually successful, but this condition still requires careful lifelong follow-up.\nThis video explains coarctation of the aorta: Coarctation of the aorta often occurs along with other heart defects. Symptoms\nCoarctation of the aorta commonly presents at birth. Sometimes it might not be detected until adulthood, depending on how much the aorta is narrowed.\nBabies with severe coarctation of the aorta may begin having symptoms shortly after birth. The signs include pale skin, irritability, heavy sweating, difficulty breathing and feeding.\nAdults with coarctation of the aorta may also have signs or symptoms of other heart defects, which often occur with the condition. Signs or symptoms of coarctation of the aorta after infancy commonly include high blood pressure, headaches, muscle weakness, leg cramps or cold feet, nosebleeds, and chest pain.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8085699081420898}
+{"content": "Biofilms are surface-associated communities of microorganism embedded in extracellular matrix. Exopolysaccharide is a critical component in the extracellular matrix that maintains biofilm architecture and protects resident biofilm bacteria from antimicrobials and host immune attack. However, self-produced factors that target the matrix exopolysaccharides, are still poorly understood. Here, we show that PslG, a protein involved in the synthesis of a key biofilm matrix exopolysaccharide Psl in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, prevents biofilm formation and disassembles existing biofilms within minutes at nanomolar concentrations when supplied exogenously. The crystal structure of PslG indicates the typical features of an endoglycosidase. PslG mainly disrupts the Psl matrix to disperse bacteria from biofilms. PslG treatment markedly enhances biofilm sensitivity to antibiotics and macrophage cells, resulting in improved biofilm clearance in a mouse implant infection model. Furthermore, PslG shows biofilm inhibition and disassembly activity against a wide range of Pseudomonas species, indicating its great potential in combating biofilm-related complications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9438307285308838}
+{"content": "Bioquell has established a new service for category III laboratory cleanroom decontamination.\nThe company has launched the new service that offers guaranteed 24-hour call out, annual site inspection, detailed reports, decontamination certificates and provision of risk assessment.\nDecontamination technology provided by Bioquell has proven efficacy against many micro-organisms - including tuberculosis - and has been independently verified as an effective disinfectant system for cleanrooms, hospital wards and aseptic processing areas.\nLaboratory fumigation has traditionally been a lengthy process that results in the facility being closed for days and formaldehyde has been the standard fumigation method for decontamination.\nFormaldehyde's drawbacks include persistent residues, the need for post-fumigation cleaning and long lead times - meaning it was never seen as an optimal means of lab decontamination, the company asserts.\nHowever, Bioquell states that hydrogen peroxide vapour technology provided by Bioquell provides a \"viable\", \"recommended\" alternative to formaldehyde fumigation.\nBioquell recently reported the launch of Bioquell Z, a new concept in micro-organism deactivation.See all the latest jobs in Science", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6480200290679932}
+{"content": "I believe that everyone has the power to make changes in their life by taking chances and making difficult choices. My thoughts on our nature align with the belief that we were born neutral. I strongly believe that our nature is influenced and changes with the course of time, within the institutions of family, friends, and, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I also believe that one’s personality is heavily influenced by the cultural and educational climate they grew up in. In my opinion, the only innate or inborn characteristics we acquire by birth are the animal ones. These include the need for nutrition, nourishment, and some sort of nurturing. Biological factors can also include genetic predispositions such as the risk for certain diseases. However, I believe that our personality and identity are developed throughout a lifetime, through the spaces we grew up around, the experiences we had there, and how we dealt with and conceptualize those experiences.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.997355580329895}
+{"content": "Opportunities for Enhanced Transition of Care Preparation for Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Use of the READDY Transition Tool\nfigureposted on 23.09.2021, 21:10 by Camilia L. Kamoun, Jane C. Khoury, Sarah J. Beal, Nancy Crimmins, Sarah D. Corathers\nThere is an ongoing need to determine best practices for effective transition from pediatric to adult care for adolescents and emerging adults EAs with type 1 diabetes given the potential for poor health outcomes post-transfer. This study evaluated self-reported confidence ratings as measured by the Readiness of Emerging Adults with Diabetes Diagnosed in Youth (READDY) tool among adolescents and EAs with type 1 diabetes and the association of the confidence ratings with clinical and demographic characteristics, as well as provider documentation of relevant anticipatory guidance topics. The READDY is a diabetes-specific tool used to collect patient-reported confidence in transition preparation topics to target educational interventions. These interventions are divided into four domains: Diabetes Knowledge, Health System Navigation, Insulin Self-Management, and Health Behaviors. A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients 15–24 years of age with type 1 diabetes who completed the READDY between January 2017 and January 2018 at a single center. Overall patient-reported confidence levels were high. However, adolescents and EAs endorsed their lowest levels of confidence on items assessing knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, sexual health, and the impact of diabetes on pregnancy (females only), with the percentages of low scores of 20.7, 25.9, 35.9, and 42.9%, respectively. Documentation of provider counseling about screening and prevention of diabetes comorbidities, alcohol use, and tobacco use was associated with scores in the higher range for the corresponding item in the READDY. These findings highlight an opportunity to create interventions related to developmentally important topics for adolescents and EAs with type 1 diabetes to enhance successful transition preparation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6248676776885986}
+{"content": "On September 8, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) released\nPreliminary Effluent Program Plan 15 (Preliminary Plan 15), which outlines the Agency’s 2020 annual review of effluent guidelines and pretreatment standards (ELG), identifies new or existing industrial categories for ELG rulemaking, and provides an update on the Agency plan to improve its annual review and biennial planning process.\nIn Preliminary Plan 15, the EPA announced new studies on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) discharges from landfills and manufacturers of textiles and carpets and three new rulemakings: Organic Chemicals, Plastics, & Synthetic Fibers category to address PFAS discharges; Metal Finishing category to address PFAS discharges; and Meat and Poultry Products category to address nutrient discharges.\nEPA is also considering how to incorporate environmental justice into the ELG framework, including the use of the Agency’s Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJSCREEN Tool) to assess the proximity and potential impact of industrial discharges on underserved and underrepresented populations. EPA specifically notes that the Agency plans to evaluate the EJSCREEN tool’s wastewater discharge indicators, which indicates stream proximity and toxic concentrations that may be associated with industrial wastewater discharges and related demographics data. The Agency may also consider additional air and waste indicators.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8193811178207397}
+{"content": "Thank you for coming to exhibition “new constellation”展示”new constellation”無事終了しました。今回お声がけくださった熊谷さん @takashikumagai_official をはじめ、@greatbooks.tokyo の@satoshi_818@sam_miyata や設営で手伝ってくださった @yamanaka_mg@souta.kasahara@995911_@e___n__n_e 、そして、お越しいただいた一人一人にありがとうございました。あなたにとって、新しい星座を見つけることができますように。__________“new constellation”The word \"Constellation\" does not only refer to \"horoscope\". It also connotes the psychological meaning of \"the collective of association\" as suggested by Carl Gustav Jung. In astrology, a constellation is the position of stars that shape the events and destiny of humankind. Facts that are originally unrelated can be interconnected to build a new relationship.The stars do not have a meaning in the first place. It was us – humans who took the liberty of considering their aggregates as constellations through culture and interpretive prejudices. To give a narrative to the constellation, we need a theme on which we could form a concrete consensus. We resemble those processes, experiences and events that were once scattered and give meanings to them as significant forms, figures and images. As such, new interpretations are created by connecting the facts. It is in the perspective of this interpretation that humanity can be manifested.What is humanity today?Today, we may no longer view society with optimism. However, we could have a new perspective of the world if we change the way we look at people and things. At the same time, this view is not necessarily a one-way perspective, but rather a humanist perspective from which we still stand in a complex environment where events are intertwined.In this time and age, humans tend to understand things through cause and effect. All of us are part of this cycle. An unfinished cup of coffee, a tree in the park, a peg on a notice board, a friend's washed hands may be seen as small, insignificant subjects yet they might mean something to someone else. If you could look and observe the world around you from your own perspective, you may find something new.I hope you can find a new constellation too.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6282742023468018}
+{"content": "Colorado Springs, Colorado 2021-10-11 13:29:06 –\nColorado Springs, Colorado – In August 2021, Harrison School District 2 was awarded a competitive grant by the Colorado Ministry of Education called the Comprehensive Literacy National Development Grant.\nThis grant will provide Harrison School District 2 with $ 750,000 over a four-year period to develop a comprehensive literacy plan. Grants give managers and teachers access to professional development opportunities.\nWhile the established community partnerships will be expanded, further partnerships will be created to expand the school’s influence on literacy development and support family literacy development.\nFor students, grants open up opportunities for literacy development in line with scientific and evidence-based instruction.\nThroughout the planning phase, the focus will be on ensuring that effective literacy practices are implemented to bridge the opportunity gap.\nHarrison School District Two awarded $75,000 grant Source link Harrison School District Two awarded $75,000 grant", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5085899829864502}
+{"content": "No products in the cart.\n20 May\nHi everyone\nIn a world of increasing noise, distractions and anxiety, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and depleted. This might be the time to pause and reflect on the beauty of nature – timeless, awe-inspiring and powerful as a panacea for the spirit.\nLook inwards for self-awareness but outwards to experience the calm, peace and simple joy the unspoiled world offers us.\nJohn Burroughs, the American naturalist stated:\n‘To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring – these are some of the rewards of the simple life.’\nSlow your roll, listen to the rustling wind in the trees, lie on your back and watch the clouds float by, be amazed at the symphony of sights and sounds all around us.\nTake care and be kind to each other\nJanine", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5845235586166382}
+{"content": "Ecological responses in receiving waters including lakes, estuaries and coastal seas are often strongly influenced by water quality. Deteriorating water quality in receiving waters can thus lead to many ecological issues, such as algal bloom and decline in aquatic biodiversity. There are significant efforts globally to address management of these issues and a strong modelling capability underpinned by system understanding is critical.\nThis session welcomes submissions that consider the water quality process, ecological response, and their interactions within these receiving water systems. We encourage modelling studies that address either components of these systems or full system modelling.\nThis session aims to address recent advances in modelling water quality and ecological responses in receiving waters, including:\nKey topics: Receiving water quality, Aquatic ecology, Modelling, Pollution", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000098943710327}
+{"content": "What Younger Workers Can Learn from Older Workers, and Vice Versa\nHarvard Business\nNOVEMBER 18, 2016\nWhat we asked people was, at this point in their lives, are they actively building, maintaining, or depleting their tangible and\nintangible assets? Actively building both tangible and intangible assets is crucial to creating a long and productive working life. Learning how to build and maintain tangible assets is crucial to leading a long and productive life. So it makes sense for the old to share their insights about finances with the young.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9983738660812378}
+{"content": "08-18-2021\nDavid Rodriguez initiated his lawsuit against consumer goods company Proctor & Gamble (P&G) in July 2017. While Rodriguez was a part-time college student at Florida International University, he applied for an internship with the company. A Venezuelan national, Rodriguez had authorization to work in the U.S. through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative. P&G’s application process included a pre-screening questionnaire with several questions about applicants’ immigration status. In communications with P & G, Rodriguez explained his valid work permit and let them know he did not require employer sponsorship. He received a rejection letter from the company just a couple of days later.\nRodriguez sued under Section 1981, alleging alienage discrimination on behalf of himself and a similarly situated class of applicants with federal authorizations to work. These individuals were not U.S. citizens, refugees, asylees, or lawful permanent residents. In addition to DACA, these individuals had authorizations under Temporary Protected Status, Deferred Enforced Departure, U-visas, T visas, and the Violence Against Women Act. Approximately 10,000 to 15,000 individuals allegedly applied for P&G internships and/or entry-level positions but were denied consideration. The parties proceeded through several years of litigation, including extensive document production and depositions.\nUnder the proposed terms of the settlement, P&G would provide $1.5 million in settlement funds, $1.9 million in attorneys’ fees and costs, and additional funds to cover settlement administration expenses. P&G also committed to eliminating its automatic exclusion of DACA recipients and other noncitizen applications with federal work authorizations from consideration for jobs and internships. A federal judge must approve the settlement. P&G publicly stated it embraces diversity and inclusion. It also encouraged the government to find a legislative solution that provides certainty for employers and employees.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9960660934448242}
+{"content": "WFP and UNFPA to support gender-based violence survivors in Palestine\nJERUSALEM – The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) will support more than 5,300 vulnerable women in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, using the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) electronic voucher platform.\nUNFPA will use WFP’s existing cash-transfer platform to provide every woman with US$100 loaded onto an electronic card. They can use the card to buy diverse food, personal hygiene and household hygiene products from WFP’s 300 shops across Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.\nIn Gaza, 4,000 women will benefit from this intervention in addition to 1,300 in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The assistance will target the most vulnerable women and girls, including many who are at risk of gender-based violence, contributing to ensuring greater protection and enhancing their livelihoods and dignity.\nMany families are forced to make difficult choices to deal with the financial and emotional stresses they are under. They sometimes resort to selling their assets or reducing the number of meals they eat. This assistance helps to alleviate some of these stresses. It comes at an opportune time as the recent hostilities witnessed across Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem have exacerbated the already challenging socio-economic situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.\nSource:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7336394786834717}
+{"content": "Supporting diverse filmmakers and stories of people, places, and paths to accessing the outdoors.\nIF/Then Shorts, in partnership with The Redford Center, called for short documentary filmmakers to take part in the inaugural\nIF/Then x The Redford Center Nature Access Pitch. Join us for the live, in-person pitch event - RSVP HERE.\nToday, most people spend more than 90% of the time indoors. As disconnection from nature takes a mental, physical, spiritual and social toll, there is an urgent need to mitigate the many ways that a largely indoor existence is reshaping our lives for the worse, and to address the conditions and inequities that led us to where we are today.\nMarking the first partnership between IF/Then Shorts and The Redford Center, this pitch celebrates storytellers and stories that spotlight the social, emotional, physical, mental, and community health benefits of time spent outdoors. We invited projects highlighting the complex social, racial, economic, and health inequities related to issues of nature access.\nWith this project, we aim to increase representation of communities impacted most by environmental injustice, who are not often recognized in mainstream environmental movements. Storytellers with short documentary projects featuring nearby nature or wild nature across all geographic and social contexts were encouraged to participate.\nPITCH DETAILS:\nThe pitch called for original stand-alone short documentaries in production (no more than 30 minutes) that explore solutions-based environmental stories centered around restoring humanity’s connection with nature and the outdoors.\nSix finalists were selected to pitch their projects during a live, in-person pitch event at DOC NYC on November 16, 2021. Projects will have 7 minutes to pitch, followed by up to 8 minutes of feedback and questions from a jury panel made up of industry leaders, filmmakers, and environmental experts.\nThe winning filmmaker, chosen by the jury, will receive a\n$25,000 production grant along with a year of wraparound mentorship from IF/Then, including production support, creative feedback, distribution consultations, and festival strategy. Two honorable mention prizes will also be selected by the jury, consisting of $5,000 grants and distribution consultation from the IF/Then program staff. PROJECT ELIGIBILITY:\nSubmissions shall be in the form of character-driven, place-based, community-inspired, short-form storytelling that showcases immediate solutions to cope with humanity’s disconnection with the outdoors, including issues of access to the outdoors and/or the resulting health inequities.\nThis opportunity will be open to individuals living and working in the US, prioritizing stories and storytellers representing the communities often most impacted by environmental problems and the challenges of outdoor access, which includes Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+ people, recent immigrants, undocumented people, people with disabilities, and/or women.\nIn addition to being on theme, eligible IF/Then Shorts projects must meet the following criteria:\n● Be an original short documentary with a final duration of 10-30 minutes\n● Be completed within six to nine months of receiving the IF/Then Shorts grant\n● Be factually accurate, follow best practices in documentary ethics, and be designed for a U.S. audience\n● Be accountable to and authentically represent the people and places featured in the film\n● Be driven by (a) compelling character(s), with access to the character(s) secured\n● Be presented in English or subtitled in English\n● Have no prior distribution attached and be able to participate in the IF/Then Shorts distribution initiative\nIF/Then x The Redford Center Nature Access 2021 Pitch Finalists: BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY\nDirector: Andrew Nadkarni, Producers: Swetha Regunathan, Katie Schiller, Cinematographer: Katelyn Rebelo, Editor: Peter Zachwieja\nLocation: Virginia / Costa Rica\nIn 2015, renowned rainforest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni survived a near-fatal, life-changing fall from a tree. She thought she had fully recovered. Now, her mother’s death forces Nalini and her siblings to confront echoes of trauma across three generations of the family tree. As Nalini unearths her own tangled roots, she redefines her relationship with the rainforest and plants new seeds within her family.\nFRUIT OF SOIL\nDirector: Faith Briggs, Producer: Tracy Nguyen-Chung, Director of Photography: Ryan Miyamoto\nLocation: Portland, Oregon\nThe soil in Portland, Oregon is rich with a hidden history — what has grown here is rooted in racism, erasure, and neglect. Yet, a small group of Black farmers is thriving and reconnecting with ancestral knowledge and legacy. And through that soil, nourishing each other.\nMAKANA O KE MELE (GIFT OF SONG)\nDirector: Laurie Sumiye, Director of Photography: Anne Misawa\nLocation: Hawai’i\nMakana o ke Mele (Gift of Song) transports audiences into a memory of Native Hawaiian conservationist Mililani Browning, who was exposed to nature through an innovative Hawaiian outreach program, ʻImi Pono no ka ʻĀina. On the Big Island of Hawaii, she remembers learning the songs of Hawaiian birds at Hakalau Forest, a wildlife refuge on Mauna Kea volcano. SOMETHING YET HIGHER\nDirector: Nadia Gill, Co-Director & Cinematographer: Dominic Gill, Producer: James Mills\nLocation: Utah / Idaho\nAs the few black faces in mountain spaces, a small cohort of snow sports athletes gather in this film to share their experiences in hopes of making the environmental conservation movement more diverse and inclusive. Linking their journeys to the legacy of Charles Crenchaw and his ascent of Denali is precisely the kind of narrative that could broaden our perspective upon the role that Black Americans have played throughout the modern era of adventure.\nSTAY THE COURSE\nDirectors: Mariel Rodriguez-McGill and Teresa Cebrián Aranda\nLocation: Bronx, New York\nFourteen-year-old William Capellan loves spending time outdoors. Twice a week after school, he learns to collect water quality data at Rocking the Boat, a youth development program in the South Bronx. Two years into the program, his classmate Nani Reyes, 16, is already plotting an environmental revolution. \"Stay the Course\" follows William and Nani as they navigate adolescence and discover new dreams along the banks of the Bronx River.\nWATER IS OUR MEDICINE\nDirector: Cathleen Dean, Producer: Thaddeus Gamory, Editor: Serge Dorsainvil\nLocation: South Florida\nSince the beginning, mankind has enjoyed a spiritual connection to water. Civilizations have fought over and revered water for its many wondrous powers, communities of color are no different in their desire to remain connected, but centuries of slavery and now a pandemic has made that fight even harder. This film explores the stories of five people during a pandemic, working through their trauma and stress by utilizing the pristine beaches of South Florida.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5278092622756958}
+{"content": "Respite care provides short-term relief for individuals and families serving as caregivers to older adults and people with disabilities. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or for several days or weeks. Care may be provided at home, at an adult day center, at a Department of Developmental Services Center or at a healthcare facility.\nRespite care can take place regularly or periodically and is a solution for caregivers to stay physically and emotionally healthy and prepared to resume caregiving.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6081429719924927}
+{"content": "PLANT BASED SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS\nWhy Choose a Biobased Product?\nBy choosing a biobased product, the consumer can be assured, in instances where certification is available, that the National and International 3rd party certification testing facilities stand behind the accuracy of the percent of biobased ingredients as stated on the label. The USDA has established the least biobased content standards for many product categories. A product must meet or exceed the least biobased content percentage in its given group to qualify for certification. Products belonging in categories for which minimum biobased content requirements have not yet been established must contain at least 25% biobased content.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9286600351333618}
+{"content": "Submitted to:\nJournal of Virology\nPublication Type:\nPeer Reviewed Journal\nPublication Acceptance Date:\n12/21/2016\nPublication Date:\n3/1/2017\nCitation:\nZhu, L., Workman, A.M., Jones, C. 2017. Potential role for a B-catenin coactivator (high mobility group AT-hook 1 protein) during the latency-reactivation cycle of bovine herpesverus 1. Journal of Virology. 91(5):e02132-16.\nInterpretive Summary: Bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) is a significant viral pathogen of cattle that contributes to bovine respiratory disease, one of the most common and costly diseases affecting the cattle industry. Following acute infection of mucosal linings in the oral, nasal or ocular cavity, BoHV-1 establishes a life-long latency (dormancy) in sensory neurons that reside within trigeminal ganglia (TG). Periodically, the virus will reactivate from latency and cause recurrent disease. The ability of the virus to establish, maintain, and reactivate from latency is crucial for virus transmission in nature. Maintaining life-long latency of BoHV-1 in sensory neurons requires that neurons survive infection and maintain their normal functions. We hypothesized that viral products expressed during latency cooperate with neuronal factors to maintain this symbiotic relationship. Our study revealed that ß-catenin and a coactivator of ß-catenin, high mobility group AT-hook 1 protein (HMGA1), are expressed in a subset of latently infected neurons, but not in neurons of uninfected calves. A viral protein (ORF2) expressed in latently infected neurons interacted with ß-catenin and HMGA1 in transfected cells, which resulted in the activation and nuclear localization of ß-catenin and HMGA1. This interaction correlated with the ability of ORF2 to stimulate the coactivator functions of HMGA1. These findings are significant because the canonical Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway promotes cell survival and neurogenesis, suggesting this interaction could enhance neuronal survival and help maintain normal neuronal function in infected neurons, thus promoting the maintenance of latency.\nTechnical Abstract: The latency-related (LR)-RNA encoded by bovine herpes virus 1 (BoHV-1) is abundantly expressed in latently infected sensory neurons. Although the LR gene encodes several products, ORF2 appears to play a dominant role during the latency-reactivation cycle because a mutant virus containing stop codons at the amino-terminus of ORF2 does not reactivate from latency in calves. We recently discovered that the Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway regulates certain aspects of the BoHV-1 latency-reactivation cycle (Liu et al., 2016). In this study, we found that a ß-catenin coactivator, high mobility group AT-hook 1 protein (HMGA1), was readily detected in the nucleus of significantly more TG neurons during latency compared to uninfected calves. Confocal microscopy provided evidence that ORF2 induced nuclear localization of HMGA1leading to co-localization of ORF2, HMGA1, and ß-catenin in transfected mouse neuroblastoma (Neuro-2A) cells. Co-immunoprecipitation studies demonstrated that ORF2 stably interacted with a complex containing ß-catenin and/or HMGA1. Conversely, another ß-catenin coactivator, CREB binding protein (CBP), was not stably associated with ß-catenin. Furthermore, ORF2 consistently enhanced the ability of HMGA1 to stimulate ß-catenin dependent transcription in transfected Neuro-2A cells. Inserting stop codons at the amino terminus of ORF2, deleting the ORF2 nuclear localization, or mutating all 5 protein kinase A or C phosphorylation sites in ORF2 abolished the ability of ORF2 to stimulate ß-catenin dependent transcription. Considering the canonical Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway promotes neurogenesis (synapse formation and remodeling) and inhibits neuro-degeneration, we suggest that interactions between ORF2, HMGA1, and ß-catenin promote the maintenance of latency in sensory neurons.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5544815063476562}
+{"content": "CASE PRESENTATION\nA 62-year-old man has no profound history of trauma but does have a history of boxing while in the military. He developed a functionally significant cataract over time and presented with a mature cataract. On examination, a white cataract was visible with no folds in the capsule and no phacodonesis. The anterior chamber was quiet. The iris was normal with no rubeosis despite the patient's history of diabetes controlled with oral medication. He denied using any medication in the past for benign prostatic hyperplasia.\nAt the start of the case, the surgeons noticed that the iris was drawn into the paracentesis (Figure 1). With the initial thought of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS), the ophthalmologists planned to place a Malyugin Ring (MicroSurgical Technology) after staining the capsule. It becomes clear, however, that the iris was drawn into the paracentesis due to the prolapse of vitreous around the zonules in the area of the paracentesis (Figure 2).\nHow would you proceed?\nLISA BROTHERS ARBISSER, MD\nA subtle warning of zonular dehiscence is asymmetry of the anterior chamber depth on the IOLMaster (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.), although we surgeons can be taken by surprise, as in this case.\nWhen testing an incision for vitreous loss, a scissor should be in hand (as pictured in Figure 2) to immediately relieve the traction created by the sponge's capillary action. Once vitreous loss is identified, I use triamcinolone (Triesence; Alcon Laboratories, Inc.), diluted 10:1 with BSS (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.) irrigated through the main incision, to identify the extent of prolapse. For a discrete strand around zonules, I would use an intraocular scissors to sever the posterior attachment of the escaped vitreous. Next, I would reposition the stump of vitreous into the posterior segment with a dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) and compartmentalize the eye with a low-viscosity cohesive OVD. If there were a large sheet of vitreous that could not be sharply amputated, then I would proceed to an anterior vitrectomy through a pars plana incision to amputate all attachment,1 followed by the compartmentalization described earlier. Only at that point, when traction had been relieved, could the remaining anterior portion of the strand of prolapsed vitreous be safely removed with the sponge, allowing the paracentesis to be closed.\nI would support the bag in this region with capsular hooks before proceeding with thorough hydrodissection. I would wait to place the capsular tension ring (CTR) until the bag was clean. Phacoemulsification should proceed with lowered fluidics, and I would be mindful to replace the dispersive OVD over the area of missing zonules if the agent dissipated. Vertical chopping would place minimal stress on the zonules. I would be careful when removing the last fragments from the flaccid bag.\nCortical removal should be routine with hooks supporting the bag. After placing a standard CTR, I would insert a single-piece IOL in the bag and remove the hooks. Based on the extent of the zonular loss and the bag's centration, I would consider adding an Ahmed Capsular Tension Segment (Morcher GmbH, distributed in the United States by FCI Ophthalmics, Inc.) sutured to the sclera. I would manually remove the OVD without allowing the chamber to become shallow at any point. Using Triesence, I would verify the absence of a re-presentation of vitreous and ensure that the incisions had closed reliably.\nJAMES T. BANTA, MD\nWhat a nightmare! There are multiple ways of approaching this case, and much depends on the individual surgeon's comfort level. It would certainly be nice to know how much zonular injury is present before deciding how to proceed.\nI would start by staining the capsule, filling the eye with an OVD, and then initiating a capsulorhexis (while avoiding the entrapped vitreous). The capsulorhexis often tells the story. If there is diffuse, severe zonular loss, an argument could be made for having a retina colleague remove the lens via the pars plana. If zonular support is acceptable (an assessment that will vary from surgeon to surgeon), I would support the weak areas with iris or capsular hooks around the intact capsulorhexis. A limited vitrectomy to cut back the prolapsed vitreous could be performed, followed by compartmentalization of the eye with an OVD. Using slow-motion phaco settings (vacuum and aspiration levels below that required for removal of the OVD), I would extract the lens and determine the integrity of the capsular support system.\nCortical cleanup gives a clear indication of zonular integrity. If the zonules were damaged focally (≤ 4 clock hours), I would insert a CTR and proceed with posterior capsular placement of the IOL. If there were more diffuse injury, my preference would be to remove the capsular bag in its entirety (simply grabbing it with a forceps and removing it from the eye), perform an anterior vitrectomy, induce miosis with acetylcholine, and suture a three-piece IOL to the iris using a Siepser sliding knot technique.\nGEOFFREY BROOCKER, MD\nThe chamber appears to be shallow, and there is an intumescent, dense, nuclear cataract. After removing externalized vitreous with a cellulose sponge spear, I would fill the anterior chamber with a dispersive OVD, my initial aim's being the pupillary margin where vitreous prolapsed through a zonular aberration. If the anterior chamber did not deepen considerably, I would consider tapping the anterior vitreous cavity with a 27-gauge needle (3.5-4 mm posterior to the limbus) of about 0.2 mL of liquid vitreous. The eye would soften, and the anterior chamber should deepen with less propensity for persistent vitreous prolapse. I would then stain the capsule with trypan blue.\nI would create a sclerocorneal tunnel in case conversion to larger-incision extracapsular/intracapsular cataract extraction were necessary. During attempts at the capsulorhexis, if I noted severe movement of the lens, I would enlarge the wound and perform an intracapsular cataract extraction, followed by an anterior vitrectomy and placement of an ACIOL (barring preoperative IOP issues or gonioscopic evidence of significant angle abnormalities). If there were little movement of the lens, capsular hooks and/or a prephaco CTR could be placed. A large capsulorhexis would facilitate the hydrodissection of an extremely hard nucleus into the anterior chamber for delivery with extracapsular cataract extraction. An alternative would be to keep the nucleus in the bag and perform phacoemulsification using a chopping technique to limit stress on the remaining zonules.\nAfter completing cortical cleanup and filling the bag with a cohesive viscoelastic, if I did not use a CTR, I would place a three-piece acrylic IOL in the capsular bag, oriented in the meridian of the initial stab incision to act as a miniature tension ring in that area. After removing the capsular hooks/viscoelastic, I would ensure no vitreous was still present and consider suturing the wound.\nTHOMAS A. OETTING, MS, MD: HOW THE CASE WAS MANAGED\nOur third-year resident, Matthew Ward, and I used dilute and preservative-free triamcinolone to stain the vitreous in the anterior chamber. We performed a bimanual vitrectomy to remove the vitreous from the paracentesis and used the automated vitrector to trim the vitreous to the level of the iris. We used a sideways Arshinoff shell with a viscous dispersive OVD in the area of the weak zonules and a cohesive OVD across from it to push the dispersive agent into the area of the weak zonules. We felt this would help seal the area of weak zonules and prevent further vitreous prolapse. The capsulorhexis was uneventful and revealed only mild zonular laxity, most pronounced in the area of the paracentesis.\nWe used a cohesive OVD to dissect the capsule from the lens and create a space for a standard CTR, which we injected. After inserting the CTR, we proceeded with phacoemulsification using very low vacuum and a low bottle height (slow motion), and we removed the cataract in a typical fashion. After implanting the IOL, we instilled acetylcholine (Miochol-E; Bausch + Lomb) to ensure that the pupil was not peaked. The IOL was stable postoperatively, and the patient's visual function improved.\nSection Editor Bonnie A. Henderson, MD, is a partner inOphthalmic Consultants of Boston and an assistant clinicalprofessor at Harvard Medical School.\nSection Editor Tal Raviv, MD, is an attending cornea and refractive surgeon at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and an assistant professor of ophthalmology at New York Medical College in Valhalla.\nSection Editor Thomas A. Oetting, MS, MD, is a clinical professor at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He acknowledged no financial interest in the product or company he mentioned. Dr. Oetting may be reached at (319) 384-9958; thomas-oetting@uiowa.edu.\nLisa Brothers Arbisser, MD, is in private practice with Eye Surgeons Assoc. PC, located in the Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities. Dr. Arbisser is also an adjunct associate professor at the John A. Moran Eye Center of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She acknowledged no financial interest in the products or companies she mentioned. Dr. Arbisser may be reached at (563) 323-2020; drlisa@arbisser.com.\nJames T. Banta, MD, is an associate professor of clinical ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Banta may be reached at (305) 326-6185; jbanta@med.miami.edu.\nGeoffrey Broocker, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine and chief of service at Grady Memorial Hospital, both in Atlanta. Dr. Broocker may be reached at ophtgb@emory.edu.\nArbisser LB. When the room gets quiet. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. January 2012; supplement. http://eyetube.net/portals/unplanned-vitrectomy/index.asp?f=mafoj. Accessed June 1, 2012.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.875615656375885}
+{"content": "Emission Control Catalyst Market is anticipated to expand at a remarkable CAGR from 2020 to 2027 (forecast period), according to a new report by Market Research Future (MRFR). Emission control catalysts (ECC) or catalytic converters are devices which can convert toxic gases to less potent gases and reduces emissions. In light of stringent regulations pertaining to carbon emissions, prominent automotive manufacturers are integrating catalytic converters in their finished products. Increasing awareness towards minimizing carbon footprints is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.\nGet Sample Copy @ https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/sample_request/4477\nDrivers and Restraints\nDemand for fuel-efficient vehicles and rapid industrialization are factors expected to spur market demand. Continuous developments in catalysts are projected to benefit the market in the coming years. Rapid pace of urbanization coupled with the rise of expendable incomes of consumers are other factors which can influence market growth during the forecast period. Volatile prices of platinum metals can pose a challenge to the market.\nIndustry News\nRise in fuel prices and skyrocketing emission rates have led to the development of ECCs which can minimize levels of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. For instance, Clariant offers its own range of catalytic converters to purify gas and air. Its utilization in industrial applications can eliminate harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxide (N2O).\nIn light of strict emission norms in India, Ducati, an Italian motorcycle manufacturer, has integrated a catalytic converter in its high-performance motorcycles. Furthermore, Indian Oil Company has developed a technology to convert natural gases into high-octane gasoline.\nSegmentation Analysis\nThe emission control catalyst market is segmented by product, application, and region. By product, the market is segmented into rhodium, palladium, platinum, and others. The platinum ECC segment is anticipated to experience rapid growth owing to its being an oxidation-reduction catalyst. Production of diesel-fueled cars in Europe can spur segment demand in the coming years.\nThe palladium segment is expected a healthy growth rate during the forecast period due to increasing consumption by diesel and petrol-based engines.\nIndustrial, transportation, and others comprise as major market applications. The transportation segment is estimated to contribute to the market on account of light duty and heavy duty vehicle sectors. Automotive accounted for nearly 70% market demand in 2015. Continuous sales of cars and demand for catalytic converters is expected to drive segment growth during the forecast period. Uptick of electric vehicle sales can threaten its growth. The industrial application segment can also generate demand due to rapid industrialization in Asia Pacific and Latin America.\nRegional Analysis\nRegion-wise, the emission control catalyst market covers Latin America (LATAM), North America, Middle East & Africa (MEA), Europe, and Asia Pacific (APAC).\nThe APAC market is anticipated to expand from 2017 to 2023 due to booming general and automotive sectors. Rising demand from automobile manufacturers and adherence to stringent regulations are factors anticipated to bolster regional demand. Countries such as Vietnam, Japan, China, India, and South Korea are anticipated to contribute to market revenue in the coming years due to being home to various automotive manufacturing companies. Rise in expendable incomes of consumers is predicted to influence market revenues.\nAccess Complete Report @ https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/emission-control-catalyst-market-4477\nNorth America can register a modest growth rate till 2023 owing to pollution concerns and ban of volatile organic compounds (VOC). The U.S. and Canada continue to contribute to regional revenue by providing catalytic converters to metals, chemicals, cement, and power sectors.\nThe Europe ECC market is anticipated to dominate over the forecast period owing to strict policies regarding emissions and constant expansion of the automotive industry. Germany, in particular, may play a strong role in influencing market value.\nThe MEA market is projected to grow steadily due to presence of various mining and oil drilling companies in the region.\nCompetition Outlook\nProminent market players include DCL International Inc.; Clariant; BASF SE; Solvay S.A.; and Cataler Corporation. These players are focusing on strengthening relationships with distribution partners to ensure continuous sales. Introduction of new technologies such as diesel particulate filter and its subsequent implementation in cars is anticipated to bode well for these players.\nAbout Market Research Future: Market Research Future (MRFR) is an esteemed company with a reputation of serving clients across domains of information technology (IT), healthcare, and chemicals. Our analysts undertake painstaking primary and secondary research to provide a seamless report with a 360 degree perspective. Data is compared against reputed organizations, trustworthy databases, and international surveys for producing impeccable reports backed with graphical and statistical information. We at MRFR provide syndicated and customized reports to clients as per their liking. Our consulting services are aimed at eliminating business risks and driving the bottomline margins of our clients. The hands-on experience of analysts and capability of performing astute research through interviews, surveys, and polls are a statement of our prowess. We constantly monitor the market for any fluctuations and update our reports on a regular basis. Contact Us: +1 646 845 9312 Email: sales@marketresearchfuture.com Read More:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6278648376464844}
+{"content": "We write to provide a brief update on the Department of Education’s implementation of the Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-251), also known as the Stop Act. On September 10, 2021 the Department of Education published a notice in the Federal Register to meet the Congressionally mandated deadline discussing policies for third-party access to students’ financial aid records.\nAs a reminder, the criminal penalties associated with the Stop Act\nonly apply to those who access systems for the purposes of “obtaining criminal advantage or private financial gain, or in furtherance of any criminal or tortious act.” For example, an entity such as a non-profit legal services organization would not meet either prong of the test and would not be subject to the associated criminal penalties. Nor would the criminal penalties of the Stop Act apply to any other entity not engaged in criminal or tortious acts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7511845231056213}
+{"content": "As much as 40% of the world's human population relies on rivers which originate on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) (Xu et al. 2009, Immerzeel et al. 2010). However, the high alpine grasslands where these rivers emanate are at a crossroads. Fed by seasonal monsoon rains and glacial runoff, these rivers' frequent flooding contributes to massive losses of life and property downstream (Varis et al. 2012). Additionally, upstream grasslands, which regulate the flow of these rivers, are considered to be deteriorating (Harris 2010). This thesis examines the regional vulnerability of these rivers and highlights the impacts of several policy responses, finding that both climate change and grassland degradation pose significant challenges to Asia's water security. Additionally, I suggest that many of the responses elicited by policy makers to meet these challenges have failed. One of these policies has been the poisoning of a small, endemic, burrowing mammal and keystone species, the plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) (Smith and Foggin 1999). Contrary to their putative classification as a pest (Fan et al. 1999), I show that the plateau pika is instead an ecosystem engineer that actively increases the infiltration rate of water on the QTP with concomitant benefits to both local ecosystems and downstream hydrological processes.\nDocument\nDescription", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997356534004211}
+{"content": "抄録\nThis paper presents a design method of decentralized systems with informational connection. The informational connection in this paper denotes an event link which establishes a signal links among physical controlled plants via a communication network. A dynamic transition of an informational connection among decentralized systems is considered and the mathematical structures are discussed using a concept of eigenvalues and eigen-connections over the Galois field G F(2). The global system has variable-structure characteristics due to the transition of informational connection. Examples of decentralized variable-structure systems are shown. In industry, there are many engineering systems that have a dynamic transition of an informational connection. The mathematical model would be useful for analysis and synthesis of various informationally connected systems.\nASJC Scopus subject areas 制御およびシステム工学 電子工学および電気工学", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8650396466255188}
+{"content": "A new statement from President Biden on the spread of COVID is being criticized on Twitter for its inconsistency with other statements.\nEarlier in the week, Biden defended enacting vaccine mandates on the grounds that people who go to the hospital for treatment should not have the risk of being exposed to COVID-19.\n\"We're making sure healthcare workers are vaccinated because if you seek care at a healthcare facility, you should have the certainty that the people providing that care are protected from COVID and cannot spread it to you,\" Biden said.\nHowever, this statement is inconsistent with the CDC’s recent narrative that vaccinated individuals can still spread COVID. Despite the apparent “misinformation,” Twitter did not flag the statement as such.\n“Correct me if I'm wrong but I was led to believe that the vaccination didn't prevent you from getting covid or spreading it,” one user tweeted. “It just reduced the intensity of the symptoms if you were infected.”\n“But vaccinated people still have to wear masks (unless you're a Democrat politician or celebrity) because....” another user added.\nAs of Saturday afternoon, the White House has not issued a statement to clarify the president’s comments.\nConservatives are under attack. Contact your local representative and demand that Big Tech be held to account to mirror the First Amendment while providing transparency, clarity on “hate speech” and equal footing for conservatives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9872708320617676}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 crisis has created significant financial hardship for individuals and families around the world, including members of the Tufts community. The federally funded Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) under the CARES Act provides emergency grants to qualifying students for unforeseen expenses related to the pandemic. Such expenses include food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, childcare, and travel-related costs.\nThese funds are available to currently enrolled, eligible degree- or certificate-seeking students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship and meet the requirements set forth below. Please note that availability of institutional COVID-19 emergency funding is limited and varies by school.\nStudents who receive Tufts University COVID-19 HEERF III Emergency Funds do not need repay these funds. Application review committees have been established at each school at Tufts. All requests for funding may be submitted using the link below. Upon approval, the funds are disbursed to the student's account through the Bursar's Office and refunded to the student.\nTufts students who previously received HEERF grants through the CARES Act can reapply for additional funding. Note that the availability of institutional funds varies by school.\n$100-$2,000 – Dependent Students; $100-$4,000 – Independent Students (graduate/professional students are considered independent by federal definition)\nAwards will be based on financial need as determined by the student's financial aid application if available, the student’s cost of attendance (as defined by the school), and additional factors used at the discretion of each school committee. The award amounts will be adjusted based on the relative need of all applicants, the number of applicants, and the availability of funds. Many students will receive awards that are less than the maximum amount.\nYou are not required to submit documentation in support of your request for the federal HEERF Grant funding. However, you should retain documentation of your expenses since it may be necessary for you to submit it at a later time.\nApplying for emergency funds is simple and is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and health professions students enrolled at Tufts.\nThe application site will be open from September 10, 2021, through October 1, 2021. No applications will be considered after October 1. School committee decisions will not be determined until after October 1. School committees anticipate they will begin to notify students of their award eligibility on or around November 1.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9513184428215027}
+{"content": "Starting a career in Real Estate is a big decision. We get it.And we're willing to bet you have what it takes.\nA People Person\nIf you love meeting and helping people, you'll love being a real estate agent. Real estate agents help individuals and families find their dream homes. This is incredibly satisfying and is often cited as the best part of the job.\nThe Entrepreneurial Spirit\nIf you're entrepreneurial and self-motivated, you can soar in real estate. Real estate agents essentially run their own businesses. Enjoy the freedom to make your own business decisions and the flexibility to set your own schedule.\nA Bit of This & That\nIf variety is the spice of life, real estate agents might be the spiciest! Marketing, networking, analyzing markets, learning trends, showing homes, negotiating sales, participating in community events-no two days are the same.\nConnecting Your Community\nActive in your community? You'll be right at home as a real estate agent. Knowing the perfect person for a home improvement project, or connecting buyers to businesses and people make real estate agents.\nReady to Take Control\nAs a real estate agent, you call the shots-set your own schedule, work from anywhere, and earn without limits. Whether you're looking to earn side-income, start a second career or build an empire, you control your future.\nAverage annual U.S. real estate agent income,Indeed.com - March 2021\nReal estate agents are commission-based professionals, which means earning potential is unlimited. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. Earnings typically increase with the number of hours worked per week and the number of years in the profession.\nFor more than 30 years, we've partnered with acclaimed real estate experts and our nationally-renowned real estate textbook authors to provide everything you need to become a real estate agent and build a successful real estate career.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6890993118286133}
+{"content": "This study examined the bone response to titanium dioxide nanotube modified implants. A total of 24 implants were placed in the femur of 4 beagles. Before placement, screw-shaped implants were classified into 3 groups; machined surface (group M), titanium dioxide nanotube modification of the machined surface (group MN) and titanium dioxide nanotube modification of the RBM surface (group RN). The texture morphology was observed via scanning electron microscopy. Animals were euthanized after 4 and 12 weeks of submerged healing and the histologic and histomorphometric analyses were performed. Groups MN and RN showed a significantly higher percentage of mineralized bone than that in group M (p < 0.05). The results of this in vivo study constitute significant evidence that the presence of the titanium dioxide nanotubes enhance osseointegration of implants.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5040538907051086}
+{"content": "Day trading can be an exciting way to grow wealth. However, as with most investment options with substantial money-making potential, day trading also comes with a significant amount of risk. Dan Blystone of Investopedia cited research from University of California Berkeley professors that found individual traders who invested actively and speculatively, without diversified portfolios, usually lost money trading. Blystone also noted that high fees from trading transactions can eat into day trading profits. While the potential for loss is very real, you shouldn’t let that deter you from entering the trading market. Instead, consider smart strategies to reduce the risk.\nThe infographic below details five key methods for minimizing losses while day trading. These smart strategies encourage day traders to analyze their investment expectations, then take steps to ensure they’re meeting them. These might be informal steps, like managing risk on individual trades, or more formal steps, like enacting stop-loss orders and using limit orders. You might implement all five steps or adopt just a few or even a single strategy to minimize your losses. Try out these strategies and seeing how they work for you and your day trading style.\nWhile there are proven loss management strategies, they may not all work well for you. Experiment with the loss prevention methods outlined in this infographic and see what feels the most natural for you personally. While it’s important to think carefully about the trades you’re making, investing energy into minimizing your losses is just as crucial for day trading success.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998423457145691}
+{"content": "Discounts lead to market-share shift in Florida\nFlorida, one of the most valuable cannabis markets in the world, is beginning to see competition among the top players – and the state’s patients are reaping the benefits of the undercutting.\nDespite the attractive structure of Florida’s limited licensed medical program, described recently in\nMJBizFinance, few operators have been able to challenge Trulieve’s dominance.\nThe company has held a greater than 50% average market share since the program began.\nHowever, other top multistate operators are now turning their focus to the state. And according to MJResearchCo’s weekly price checks, the MSOs are undercutting their peers on price while expanding product selection for patients in order to gain market share.\nThis resulted in a 20% decline in market share for Trulieve and a 29% gain for Curaleaf, Parallel/Surterra Wellness, Verano and Ayr Wellness, collectively.\nLiberty Health Sciences, which was recently acquired by Ayr Wellness, gained market share by attracting customers with “flash sales,” and the company plans to keep these patients with consistent quantity and quality across a consumer-friendly platform.\nEven without the discounts, many of Ayr’s option are more affordable than those of its peers. Ayr Wellness nearly doubled its market share to 9% this year after averaging approximately 5% in 2020.\nSimilarly, Curaleaf is repositioning its products through price and selection, while using discounting to attract consumers.\nThe company has run a storewide, 40%-off sale since early June, among other incentives. This has shifted Curaleaf’s product base from near the average price of peers to the affordable end of the price spectrum.\nAdditionally, Curaleaf in 2021 established one of the widest product offerings of vaporizers and concentrates in the market. The combined pricing and selection strategy allowed the company to capture a 13% market share average in June versus 9% in the first quarter of 2021 and 11.5% in Q2.\nWhile the sustainability of the discount-driven sales for these companies is not yet proven, it highlights the early signs of price-based competition in Florida. This has resulted in the most meaningful change in market-share distribution by operators since the program’s beginning.\nThe winners of this strategy are the Florida patients, who benefit from lower prices on a growing number of products.\nThose at risk from this strategy are the operators in the Florida market, especially leaders such as Trulieve, which will be forced to sacrifice margin to match the lower, discounted prices of its competitors – unless the company can find another compelling value proposition for its customers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9271008968353271}
+{"content": "Earlier this year, Google announced that it was delaying its plans to phase out third-party cookies from its Chrome browser, granting a much-discussed extension to 2023. Despite this reprieve, the next year will likely see a significant shift in how marketers target, segment and engage with their audiences.\nIn partnership with Retail Gazette, Wunderkind put together a comprehensive report on personalisation, marketing and the drive for first-party data in retail, as the industry moves toward a cookie-less future – informed by insights from a survey of 2,000 UK consumers and a panel of 60 eCommerce leaders.\nDownload this report to learn:\nHow consumers have changed their shopping habits since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and the implications for eCommerce Why personalisation is still on the agenda – and exactly what consumers expect from brands when it comes to digital communication How retailers can adapt their digital strategies to prioritise 1st and “zero-party” data for sustainable growth in a post-cookie landscape", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.828143298625946}
+{"content": "This research article focuses on the results of four rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) for cross-border districts of Côte d’Ivoire where lymphatic filariasis (LF) is endemic. Post-MDA,\nWuchereria bancrofti, the parasitic worm that causes LF, circulating filarial antigen (CFA) was identified using filariasis test strips. Researchers found substantial decline in W. bancrofti infection indices. However, additional tests should be implemented before MDA cessation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9994672536849976}
+{"content": "Abstract\nLeft ventricular myocardial fibrosis in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) confers worse prognosis. Plasma osteoprotegerin (OPG), a cytokine from the TNF receptor family, correlates with the degree of valve calcification in AS, reflecting the activity of the tissue RANKL/RANK/OPG (receptor activator of nuclear factor κΒ ligand/RANK/osteoprotegerin) axis, and is associated with poorer outcomes in AS. Its association with myocardial fibrosis is unknown. We hypothesised that OPG levels would reflect the extent of myocardial fibrosis in AS. We included 110 consecutive patients with AS who had undergone late-gadolinium contrast enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance (LGE-CMR). Patients were characterised according to pattern of fibrosis (no fibrosis, midwall fibrosis, or chronic myocardial infarction fibrosis). Serum OPG was measured with ELISA and compared between groups defined by valve stenosis severity. Some 36 patients had no fibrosis, 38 had midwall fibrosis, and 36 had chronic infarction. Patients with midwall fibrosis did not have higher levels of OPG compared to those without fibrosis (6.78 vs. 5.25 pmol/L, p = 0.12). There was no difference between those with midwall or chronic myocardial infarction fibrosis (6.78 vs. 6.97 pmol/L, p = 0.27). However, OPG levels in patients with chronic myocardial infarction fibrosis were significantly higher than those without fibrosis (p = 0.005).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9689282774925232}
+{"content": "ArticlesbyGalit Alter\nTotal Records (1 ) forGalit Alter\nGalit Alter, Suzannah Rihn,Hendrik Streeck,Nickolas Teigen,Alicja Piechocka-Trocha,Kristin Moss,Kristen Cohen,Angela Meier,Florencia Pereyra, Bruce Walkerand Marcus Altfeld Virus-specific CD8 + T cells play a central role in the control< of viral infections, including human immunodeficiency virus< type 1 (HIV-1) infection. However, despite the presence of strong< and broad HIV-specific CD8 + T-cell responses in chronic HIV-1< infection, these cells progressively lose critical effector< functions and fail to clear the infection. Mounting evidence< suggests that the upregulation of several inhibitory regulatory< receptors on the surface of CD8 + T cells during HIV-1 infection< may contribute directly to the impairment of T-cell function.< Here, we investigated the role of killer immunoglobulin receptors< (KIR), which are expressed on NK cells and on CD8 + T cells,< in regulating CD8 + T-cell function in HIV-1 infection. KIR expression< was progressively upregulated on CD8 + T cells during HIV-1 infection< and correlated with the level of viral replication. Expression< of KIR was associated with a profound inhibition of cytokine< secretion, degranulation, proliferation, and activation by CD8 +< T cells following stimulation with T-cell receptor (TCR)-dependent< stimuli. In contrast, KIR + CD8 + T cells responded potently to< TCR-independent stimulation, demonstrating that these cells< are functionally competent. KIR-associated suppression of CD8 +< T-cell function was independent of ligand engagement, suggesting< that these regulatory receptors may constitutively repress TCR< activation. This ligand-independent repression of TCR activation< of KIR + CD8 + T cells may represent a significant barrier to< therapeutic interventions aimed at improving the quality of< the HIV-specific CD8 + T-cell response in infected individuals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991970062255859}
+{"content": "Descargue el Whitepaper\nOver the past several years, internet usage across the globe has increasingly shifted from desktop to multi-platform. With mobile now the leading digital platform in many global markets, publishers need to understand the full extent of their global multi-platform audience’s behaviors, while advertisers must understand these shifts in media consumption in order to reach their audiences most efficiently.\nIn The Global Mobile Report: How Multi-Platform Audiences & Engagement Compare in the US, Canada, UK and Beyond, Comscore seeks to address these needs by sharing insights into how much global and mobile audiences contribute to a publisher’s total audience, and how the digital populations in three major markets (US, Canada, UK) compare with one another behaviorally and demographically.\nKey topics covered in the report’s cross-market comparisons include:\nMMX® Multiplataforma de Comscore proporciona una visión deduplicada del comportamiento integral de la audiencia en ordenadores, smartphones y tabletas.\nSolicite una demo", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5251714587211609}
+{"content": "Positive psychology is a form of psychology that emphasizes the positive aspects of a person’s life which enable them to thrive, such as character strengths, resilience, optimistic emotions, and positive coping strategies. It focuses on encouraging an individual to nurture their personal strengths as opposed to scolding them into fixing their deficiencies. While the focus of this branch of psychology is on promoting positive states of being, it does not recommend completely negating difficult or less desirable emotional states; rather, it asserts that people who promote their own strengths of character are better equipped to handle the inevitable fluctuations of life with more resilience.\nWe’ve started gathering valuable information on this topic, but haven’t yet curated the findings.\nTal Ben-Shahar, a Harvard and Cambridge Alumni, shares with us that rejecting painful emotions can actually hinder us from experiencing pleasurable emotions. Beginning with personal experience, he talks about how he started in researching and learning about happiness.\nWhy is the pursuit of happiness so stressful and unfulfilling? Why do we believe that huge achievements trump small everyday moments that connect us with ourselves and those we love most? After years of \"dreaming in American\" and chasing The Big Happy, Russian-born entrepreneur Nataly Kogan dug into...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.757290244102478}
+{"content": "While claims handling is often a small piece of the insurance partner selection process for servicers, the insurance partner’s performance of their obligations under the insurance policy is a direct reflection on the servicer and their relationship with the homeowner. Learn more about why effective claims practices matter and how to recognize the hallmarks of a strong claims process.\nPublisher: National General Lender Services Date: September 2017", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8850499391555786}
+{"content": "DescriptionThe Campylobacter lipooligosaccharides (LOS) can stimulate membrane bound innate immune receptors in human macrophages. However, the association of Campylobacter LOS in the stimulation of cytosolic receptors or the inflammasome remains poorly characterised. Therefore, we determined the role of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli LOS in the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome-dependent signalling in human macrophages. Induction of NLRP3 inflammasomemediated interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and Caspase-1 secretion in THP-1 supernatants was quantified using ELISA following co-culture of THP-1 cells with LOS extracts from wild-type C. jejuni 11168, mutant C. jejuni 11168, C. coli RM1875 and C. coli 76339. Our results demonstrated that both C. jejuni and C. coli purified LOS can induce Caspase-1 and IL-1β production in THP-1 cells. However, C. jejuni 11168 mutant LOS with modified lipid A and a lack of core oligosaccharides stimulated significantly reduced Caspase-1 and IL-1β. This result was also replicated in co-culture of live wild-type and mutant C. jejuni with THP-1 cells. This study provides new insights into the interaction of Campylobacter with human macrophages and suggests that NLRP3 inflammasome activation in human macrophages can alter because of variation in Campylobacter LOS structure\nPeriod 20 Jun 2019 → 24 Jun 2019 Event title American Society for Microbiology : Microbe 2019 Event type Conference Location San Francisco, United States Degree of Recognition International", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7150525450706482}
+{"content": "I dare say Moringa Oleifera is the superfood of all superfoods. A brave claim, but not one that is misplaced. In the past few years, almonds, matcha, kale and turmeric...Read more\nProstate cancer is very common among men over the age of 50. However, it is not uncommon for younger men to get it.Hence, it is crucial to keep tabs on...Read more\nChia seeds are incredibly beneficial for our overall health, and their addition to a daily diet prevents numerous ailments and diseases. These seeds are low in calories, but high in...Read more\nMalaria is humanity’s curse. It is among the oldest of human diseases, infecting our earliest ancestors, influencing our recent evolution, and causing an estimated half of all deaths since the...Read more", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8792680501937866}
+{"content": "EditorsNick Axel, Nikolaus Hirsch, Beth Hughes ContributorsAna Džokić, Marc Neelen, Jere Kuzmanić, Predrag Milić, Andrés Jaque, Keller Easterling, Alick M. McLean, Pier Vittorio Aureli, Leonard Ma, Mariapaola Michelotto, and more…\nCollectivity is a property of things. We have many words to describe the subjective experience of being collected—togetherness, solidarity, belonging—but each admit to the presence of a shared identity. The assembly of people, material, or ideas each in their own way form a collective being. Collecting, as a process, is constitutive of collectivity. In an era marked by the exploitation and extraction of groups, gatherings, and communities, how might collecting and collectivity turn against speculative apparatuses of production, and move toward the collectives we need?\nCollectivity is a collaboration between e-flux Architecture and the 2019 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism within the context of the “Collective City” thematic exhibition, and was made possible thanks to the support of the Creative Industries Fund NL.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6340006589889526}
+{"content": "This is part of our Coronavirus Update series, in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may bring. A new project in the Department of Sociology in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is studying the acute rise in anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vivian Shaw, a Harvard College fellow and co-principal investigator, launched the AAPI COVID-19 Project — the acronym stands for Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders — with professor and department chair Jason Beckfield. Shaw has spent nearly a decade researching large-scale natural and toxic disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster and their impact on racial equality. “Because they have, on average, higher income and levels of education, people tend to pay less attention to Asian Americans during natural disasters. The current pandemic is...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8966119885444641}
+{"content": "We studied twenty-five skin biopsies from twenty-one patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or its prodrome who presented with the \"seborrheic dermatitis\" associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and compared them with an equal number of biopsies from patients with seborrheic dermatitis who had neither acquired immunodeficiency syndrome nor its risk factors. We found that although the eruption in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome closely resembles seborrheic dermatitis, histologically it is distinctive because it shows spotty keratinocytic necrosis, leukoexocytosis, and a superficial perivascular infiltrate of plasma cells and, frequently, neutrophils that show occasional leukocytoclasis. In long-standing lesions, hyperkeratosis is often present. None of these histologic features are commonly encountered in seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, or other eruptions known to us.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5225859880447388}
+{"content": "CLEP allows veterans to receive college credit by earning qualifying scores on any one or more of 34 exams, allowing them to move directly into upper-level courses, saving time and money. Veterans can make the most of their GI Bill benefits by applying those funds toward needed courses. Earning credit quickly provides flexibility in managing the complex demands of jobs, families, and college-level course work.\nDepending on their benefits election, some veterans can claim full reimbursement for CLEP exams and exam administration fees under provisions of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-454), which enhances the education benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill.\nJST is a military transcript that lists military coursework and occupations in terms of equivalent college credits as evaluated by American Council on Education. The primary purpose of JST is to assist soldiers in obtaining college credit for their military experience. The transcripts may be sent as official documents to colleges and universities at the student's request for use in the credential evaluation process. Active duty service members and veterans may obtain a transcript that translates formal military education and job experience into civilian language. The transcript includes college equivalent credit recommendations. Active Duty, Reserve and veterans from the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy are eligible for JST transcripts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5152403116226196}
+{"content": "FinalversionoftheRSPCAsresponsetotheWoolerreview (3).pdf Text preview RSPCA’s response to the Wooler review of its prosecution activity these relate to the wider context of enforcement of animal welfare legislation in England and Wales where there is a fragmented division (described as “haphazard” in the review) of responsibility between public bodies and the RSPCA, a private charity, which has undertaken a voluntary role in enforcing this legislation over the last 190 years in furtherance of its charitable purposes. 9. 10. 11. 12. In commissioning the review, the RSPCA has sought to identify how the RSPCA can carry out its investigative and prosecution functions even more efficiently and effectively, for the public benefit, in a manner consistent with 21stcentury expectations for accountability and transparency. The review identifies a way forward for the RSPCA but notes that some key points will hinge on the Government’s approach. The review has considered representations received from those who suggest that the RSPCA should abandon its longstanding prosecution role altogether and that its inspectors should simply refer cases to the CPS. They point to the example of the SSPCA in Scotland (where cases are referred to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service) and other charities in England such as the NSPCC and RSPB which have already relinquished their traditional, but significantly more limited, prosecution function. The RSPCA does not consider these examples to be analogous and the review affirms the valuable role the RSPCA plays in “filling the gaping hole” in the enforcement of animal welfare legislation in England and Wales: it does not recommend the RSPCA abandoning its prosecution role, rather it is implicit that it should not and it is recommended that its enforcement role should become part of a more coherent regulatory framework. The review suggests the RSPCA may need to realign its prosecution role in some areas, having regard to the charity’s wider work. For example, the review notes that the handling of animal sanctuary cases is intrinsically difficult and sensitive. The review considers that an effective licensing system for animal sanctuaries could reduce the need for interventions through the criminal law, and avoid the situation where one charity appears to regulate others, with the inevitable tensions that can give rise to. The review provides an assessment of the RSPCA’s involvement in hunting prosecutions and considers why these have proved problematic for reasons largely outside the RSPCA’s control. The review comments that the evidence reviewed leaves no doubt that despite the introduction of the Hunting Act 2004, “traditional fox hunting remains ‘business as usual’ in many parts of the country”, and comments that extensive flouting of the law risks bringing Parliament, the police and prosecuting authorities into disrepute. The RSPCA currently investigates complaints about alleged illegal fox hunting which are referred to it by hunt monitors and the review recommends that the RSPCA develops a policy on how far it will accept such referrals in the future rather than directing the complaints to the police. It also suggests the RSPCA considers an approach whereby it puts pressure on the police and CPS to", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7683485746383667}
+{"content": "Despite Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below the $43,000 mark on Monday, the outflow of BTC from exchanges has continued in a multi-month trend, particularly on Coinbase Pro.\nOver the past month, the amount of Bitcoin held in Coinbase Pro’s vaults dropped by 28,843.87 BTC. Similarly, other crypto exchanges, including Kraken, OKEx, Bitfinex and Huobi, also experienced a drop in their Bitcoin holdings, with the withdrawn amount totaling 30,236 BTC across the board.\nOn-chain analysts perceive falling Bitcoin reserves as a bullish signal.\nThat is primarily because most traders move their BTC assets to exchanges only when they prefer to trade them for other assets — be it fiat currencies or altcoins. As a result, the exchange balance serves as a metric to gauge traders’ sentiments for the underlying asset.\nAs a result, Coinbase Pro’s declining Bitcoin reserves hint at its traders’ intention to hold BTC instead of selling it. But, at the same time, its top rival, Binance, has been playing a spoilsport.\nBinance BTC reserves buck the trend\nHowever, data also shows that the Bitcoin balance in Binance wallets has risen to 29,717 BTC in the last 30 days, which is more than the amount Coinbase Pro withdrew from its vaults.\nAs the world’s leading crypto exchange by volume, Binance enjoys a certain influence on the market due to its global outreach. The exchange’s rising Bitcoin balances suggest that its users could sell an increasing amount of BTC, the opposite of the trend seen on Coinbase.\nThe increase in Bitcoin reserves on Binance also reached levels that followed up with the market sell-offs during the second quarter of 2021. Notably, the Bitcoin balance on the exchange spiked from 199,700 BTC on April 20 to 347,590 BTC on June 26.\nThe same period saw BTC/USD drop from around $65,000 to below $30,000, including the notorious May 19 crash when Bitcoin plunged by more than 30%.\nBitcoin trading at $300 premium on Binance\nThe massive spike in Bitcoin reserves on Binance also coincided with premium BTC/USD bids on the exchange, with the BTC spot price being almost $400 higher on Binance than on Coinbase.\nThe vast price difference created arbitrage trading opportunities, coinciding with Binance’s Bitcoin reserves adding 1,529 BTC in the previous 24 hours compared to Coinbase that processed withdrawals of 579 BTC.\nRelated: Does Evergrande’s $300B debt crisis pose systemic risk to the crypto industry?\nAs a reminder, exchanges still processed more than 30,000 BTC in withdrawals in the past 30 days, signaling that traders overall wanted to hold their crypto rather than sell it for other assets.\nBut given Binance’s trading volumes (~$24 billion) in the previous 24 hours were six times higher than Coinbase Pro’s (~$4.23 billion) at press time — as per data collected from CoinMarketCap — the probability of an interim Bitcoin price drop appeared high.\nThe views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7029273509979248}
+{"content": "Full metadata record\nDC Field Value Language dc.contributor.author 김용표 - dc.date.accessioned 2016-08-28T11:08:58Z - dc.date.available 2016-08-28T11:08:58Z - dc.date.issued 2012 - dc.identifier.issn 1976-6912 - dc.identifier.other OAK-13876 - dc.identifier.uri https://dspace.ewha.ac.kr/handle/2015.oak/229820 - dc.description.abstract A comparison of analytical approaches for Levoglucosan (C 6H 10O 5, commonly formed from the pyrolysis of carbohydrates such as cellulose) and used for a molecular marker in biomass burning is made between the four different analytical systems. 1) Spectrothermography technique as the evaluation of thermograms of carbon using Elemental Carbon &amp; Organic Carbon Analyzer, 2) mass spectrometry technique using Gas Chromatography/mass spectrometer (GC/ MS), 3) Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (AMS) for the identification of the particle size distribution and chemical composition, and 4) two dimensional Gas Chromatography with Time of Flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC-TOFMS) for defining the signature of Levoglucosan in terms of chemical analytical process. First, a Spectrothermography, which is defined as the graphical representation of the carbon, can be measured as a function of temperature during the thermal separation process and spectrothermographic analysis. GC/MS can detect mass fragment ions of Levoglucosan characterized by its base peak at m/z 60, 73 in mass fragment-grams by methylation and m/z 217, 204 by trimethylsilylderivatives (TMS-derivatives). AMS can be used to analyze the base peak at m/z 60.021, 73.029 in mass fragment-grams with a multiple-peak Gaussian curve fit algorithm. In the analysis of TMS derivatives by GC×GC-TOFMS, it can detect m/z 73 as the base ion for the identification of Levoglucosan. It can also observe m/z 217 and 204 with existence of m/z 333. Although the ratios of m/z 217 and m/z 204 to the base ion (m/z 73) in the mass spectrum of GC×GC-TOFMS lower than those of GC/MS, Levoglucosan can be separated and characterized from D (-) +Ribose in the mixture of sugar compounds. At last, the environmental significance of Levoglucosan will be discussed with respect to the health effect to offer important opportunities for clinical and potential epidemiological research for reducing incidence of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. - dc.language English - dc.title Analytical methods of levoglucosan, a tracer for cellulose in biomass burning, by four different techniques - dc.type Article - dc.relation.issue 1 - dc.relation.volume 6 - dc.relation.index SCOPUS - dc.relation.index KCI - dc.relation.startpage 53 - dc.relation.lastpage 66 - dc.relation.journaltitle Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment - dc.identifier.doi 10.5572/ajae.2012.6.1.053 - dc.identifier.scopusid 2-s2.0-84870027157 - dc.author.google Bae M.-S. - dc.author.google Lee J.Y. - dc.author.google Kim Y.-P. - dc.author.google Oak M.-H. - dc.author.google Shin J.-S. - dc.author.google Lee K.-Y. - dc.author.google Lee H.L. - dc.author.google Lee S.Y. - dc.author.google Kim Y.-J. - dc.contributor.scopusid 김용표(8721787200) - dc.date.modifydate 20210929141457 -\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8843348026275635}
+{"content": "Released every three years, the recent debut of Pennsylvania's Climate Action Plan 2021 is taking even bolder steps for the Commonwealth to realize a sustainable future. See the front-page headline and access the report here.\nWe were curious how our carbon emissions during the COVID pandemic compared to previous years, so we dug into the details. Discover our methodology, analysis, and takeaways as we learned about our impact and use this new data to navigate the changing landscape of a hybrid workforce.\nAs we move toward a lower carbon future, Pennsylvania has an opportunity to take a significant step forward. evolveEA Principal Marc Mondor recently testified in favor of Pennsylvania's seamless admission to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Read Marc's testimony here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8763379454612732}
+{"content": "Stewart presents a history of child guidance literature in Britain from its origins in the years after the First World War until the consolidation of the welfare state. Concepts widely used in this guidance also played a part in broader social and cultural perceptions of what constituted a child's healthy emotional and psychological development. This is the first study of child guidance in this important period and makes a significant contribution to the historiography.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8539197444915771}
+{"content": "On Wednesday, October 6, 201, the US Department of Justice announced that it had created a crypto enforcement team. The team will be called the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). The Purpose of the Team\nAccording to the DoJ, this team will focus on tackling complex prosecutions and investigations that involve criminal misuse of cryptocurrency. It will focus on crimes involving cryptocurrency exchanges, tumbling and mixing services, and actors involved in the infrastructure that facilitates crypto-based money laundering.\nThis team will operate under the office of Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. It combines expertise in the DoJ Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS), Money Laundering, and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS), and other sections of the division. Additionally, the enforcement team will work to trace and recover assets lost via fraud and extortion, including those payments received via ransomware attacks.\nThe DoJ’s goal is to provide it, and other government agencies with the expertise to deal with crypto and blockchain-related crime. In recent years, the number of ransomware attacks has grown, and it caught even major companies flatfooted.\nChallenges of Regulating Crypto\nOne of the challenges that face the crypto industry is regulation. Thus far, no law at the federal level regulates the US crypto industry. Instead, various government agencies such as the SEC, deal with crypto assets on a case-by-case basis. On August 3, 2021, the Chair of SEC, Gary Gensler, stated that he agreed with his predecessor Jay Clayton who stated,\n“To the extent that digital assets like [initial coin offerings, or ICOs] are securities — and I believe every ICO I have seen is a security — we have jurisdiction, and our federal securities laws apply.”\nHowever, there is still a lack of clarity despite numerous pronouncements on the issue by the SEC. Even reputable firms in the crypto sector can find themselves in trouble. For instance, Coinbase, a leading crypto exchange in the US, announced it was canceling its Lend program due to conflict with the SEC. They did so despite having worked closely with the SEC before they announced the launch.\nReal-World Impact of Ransomware Attacks\nThe hope is that NCET can provide the whole department and other government agencies with the expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain needed to investigate and prosecute the growing number of cases related to the technology today. There’s been a rise in cybercrime cases these past years, including ransomware attacks wherein bad actors target companies across industries to hold their networks hostage in exchange for payment via cryptocurrency.\nThese attacks have had a major impact on people. For instance, a ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, saw the company shell out 75 BTC valued at over $4 million to the hackers. It was a huge attack since the company delivers about 45% of all gasoline consumed on the East Coast. Due to the attack, the company stopped fuel supplies for almost a week, which led to gas shortages all over the East Coast from Florida to Washington DC. However, the DoJ later managed to recover most of the BTC paid out to the hackers.\nWhat the Leadership Team Had to Say\nCommenting on the creation of the team, Lisa O. Monaco, the Deputy Attorney General, said\n“Today we are launching the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team to draw on the Department’s cyber and money laundering expertise to strengthen our capacity to dismantle the financial entities that enable criminal actors to flourish — and quite frankly to profit — from abusing cryptocurrency platforms. As the technology advances, so too must the Department evolve with it so that we’re poised to root out abuse on these platforms and ensure user confidence in these systems.”\nNotice: Information contained herein is not and should not be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell securities. The information has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable; however, no guarantee is made or implied with respect to its accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Authors may own the cryptocurrency they discuss. The information and content are subject to change without notice. Visionary Financial and its affiliates do not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is the opinion of the author, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, investment, tax, legal, accounting advice. You should consult your own investment, tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. All content published by Visionary Financial is not an endorsement whatsoever. Visionary Financial was not compensated to submit this article Please also visit our Privacy policy; disclaimer; and terms and conditions page for further information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7055063843727112}
+{"content": "Food is our medicine. Foods not only provide nourishment for our body, they also nourish us emotionally and spiritually. Whether it be root foraging, harvesting wild fruits and nuts, procuring plant fibers for basket weaving, fishing, hunting, or gardening, these practices bond our spirit with the earth and make us feel whole. These practices also keep us connected as families by continuing traditions imperative for our health, livelihoods, and cultural survival.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.983100414276123}
+{"content": "An affair is a romantic and emotionally intense relationship with someone other than your spouse or partner. Generally, affairs do not last long (though there are exceptions) and occur between two people who are not married or otherwise committed to one another.\nWhat is considered marital cheating?\nInfidelity, or cheating, is the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or other partner. It typically means engaging in sexual or romantic relations with a person other than ones significant other, breaking a commitment or promise in the act. Each case of infidelity is different and fulfills a different need.\nWhy do marital affairs happen?\nSome of the reasons cited as the cause for cheating may include: Unhappiness/Dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction with the marriage either emotionally or sexually is common. Marriage is work, and without mutual nurturing couples may grow apart. Feeling unappreciated: Feeling undervalued or neglected can lead to infidelity.\nAre marital affairs legal?\nSection 497 of the IPC states that a man who has sexual intercourse with a woman whom he knows is married, is liable to be punished for adultery. While women have the civil remedy of divorce on grounds of adultery, it is a long-drawn and complex process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8722116351127625}
+{"content": "With foreclosure levels still well above normal, servicers strongly rely on auction services providers to assist with the disposition of defaulted mortgage assets. While auction services providers can deliver significant value, there is still a need for greater efficiency and improved transparency during the management and disposition of defaulted mortgage assets. This white paper explores a new deeper level of connectivity between default services and auction services that helps improve transparency and efficiency, shorten turn times, and increase profits.\nPublisher: ServiceLink Date: September 2017", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7613739967346191}
+{"content": "Economic Burden of Switching to Different Biologic Therapies Among Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor-Experienced Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis\nRheumatology and Therapy, 2019\nIntroduction\nPatients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who receive an initial tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) may switch to another TNFi or a non-TNFi biologic therapy. This study compared the healthcare resource use (HRU), expenditures, and time to discontinuation among TNFi-experienced patients with PsA who switched to different biologic therapies in the United States (US).\nMethods\nAdults with PsA who discontinued an initial TNFi (adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab, golimumab, or certolizumab pegol) and switched to another TNFi or a non-TNFi (ustekinumab or secukinumab) were identified in the Symphony Health Solutions database [Quarter (Q)1 2010-Q2 2017]. Eligible patients had claims data activity for ≥ 12 months before (baseline) and after (study period) the switching date. All-cause HRU, costs (2017 US dollars), and time to discontinuation during the study period were compared between patients switching to another TNFi vs. a non-TNFi (index drug). Multivariable regression models adjusted for baseline covariates (index year, age, sex, initial TNFi, comorbidities, baseline HRU, and PsA-related treatment history).\nResults\nOf 2107 patients switching to another TNFi and 253 switching to a non-TNFi, adalimumab and etanercept were the most common initial TNFi in both cohorts. During the study period, patients switching to another TNFi had significantly fewer dermatologists visits (0.43; p < 0.01) but more rheumatologist visits (1.56, p < 0.01) than patients switching to a non-TNFi. Patients switching to another TNFi vs. a non-TNFi incurred significantly lower total average healthcare expenditures (adjusted difference: $17,625; p < 0.01), driven by lower prescription drug (adjusted difference: $17,172; p < 0.01) and hospitalization expenditures (adjusted difference: $5772; p = 0.04). Patients who switched to another TNFi vs. a non-TNFi continued on their index therapy significantly longer (median time to discontinuation: 8.31 vs. 5.68 months; log-rank p < 0.01).\nConclusions\nPatients with PsA who switched to another TNFi had lower total healthcare expenditures and longer persistence compared with patients who switched to a non-TNFi biologic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7447065711021423}
+{"content": "The effects of parent drug abuse on young children, ages 6 to 12 and younger, are detrimental and lasting. Young children with parents using drugs may experience traumas including abuse or neglect. They may see things that traumatize them or that are hard to understand. They may feel unloved, hurt and frightened. Traumatic events, neglect,…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8767359256744385}
+{"content": "ArmInfo.The revenue of the trade sector of Armenia in January-July 2021 increased by 7.5% per annum (against an 11% decline a year earlier), reaching 1.7 trillion drams ($ 3.4 billion). This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, according to which, in July alone, the revenue of the trade sector increased by 6.5% to 300.5 billion drams ($ 612.2 million).\nThe improvement in the y-o-y dynamics was provoked by the emergence of the trend in retail and wholesale trade, against the background of a dramatic slowdown in the decline in the volume of purchase / sale of cars.\nIn particular, wholesale trade in January-July rose 12.9% (from 7.2% decline a year earlier), providing a volume of 954.4 billion drams ($ 1.8 billion). At the same time, in July the proceeds of wholesale trade increased by 5.9% to 166.6 billion drams.\nRetail trade in January-July also increased its volumes - by 2% (against a 14.8% decline a year earlier) to 763.8 billion drams ($ 1.4 billion). In July, the retail sales revenue increased by 6.5% to 123.9 billion drams. In the structure of retail trade, the largest turnover is provided by shops (including supermarkets) - 77.2% or 589.6 billion drams (with a y-o-y decline of 2.1%), other retail facilities - 14.8% or 113.2 billion drams (from y-o-y growth of 18.4%), followed by consumer goods markets - 5.1% or 39.2 billion (with a y-o-y growth of 37.2%), stalls and kiosks - 1.7% or 13.1 billion ( with a y-o-y decline of 15%) and agricultural markets - 1.2% or 8.7 billion drams (with a y-oy growth of 35%).\nThe volume of purchase / sale of cars in January-July 2021 slowed down the y-o-y decline from 11.8% to 2.3%, amounting to 53.4 billion drams ($ 103.1 million). In July alone, the volumes increased by 17.2% to 10 billion drams. Wholesale trade dominates in the structure of the total trade turnover of Armenia in terms of volumes - 53.9%, with a small margin followed by retail trade - 43.1%, and the remaining 3% falls on the purchase / sale of cars.\nThe average calculated exchange rate of the dram was 490.87 AMD / $ 1 in July 2021, and in January-July 2021 - 517.62 AMD / $ 1.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5325613021850586}
+{"content": "Some pupils think France and Paris are the same thing, while others believe Winston Churchill is a dog from a television advert, a former teacher has declared in a bid to highlight gaps in children's education.\nThe former teacher, previously dubbed the 'Tory's darling', raised concerns that pupils are struggling to grasp basic knowledge as traditional facts and figures are considered \"old-fashioned\", during a speech at Cass Business School, London on Wednesday.\n\"I can't tell you the number of times I've had conversations with kids about Winston Churchill where they think he's 'that dog' off the insurance advert from TV\", she told her audience.\n\"In the last 30 years, the concept of teaching knowledge in our classrooms has nearly disappeared altogether. Teaching historical facts or lists of vocab which rely on memory skills is considered old-fashioned.\nThe education campaigner has previously received harsh criticism for her outspoken views, which she discussed in an exclusive interview with the Huffington Post.\nBirbalsingh was catapulted into the public eye after her damning speech on the failing English school system at the Conservative party conference last year. She was a former deputy head at St Michael's and All Angels Church of England Academy, south London but was suspended after her now infamous maiden speech.\nDuring her Sir John Cass's Foundation Lecture she argued today's children no longer had any background knowledge.\n\"Recently, I read an article about Carla Bruni. To understand just the title and subtitle, one would have to know who she was: that she is married to Nicolas Sarkozy, that he is the president of France. Indeed you would have to know what France is. Is it a city? Is it a country? Is it in Europe? You may laugh, but I have, as a teacher, had conversations with 14-year-olds where they simply don't understand the difference between France and Paris. For them, it is all the same.\"\nBirbalsingh accused the public of underestimating the importance of teaching knowledge \"for children to do something with\", and failing to realise how little some children actually know. She upheld the traditional methods of teaching, even if sometimes means \"being bored in lessons and learning the discipline to struggle through\".\n\"Instead, we think it better to inspire children to be creative through group discussion and project work. But background knowledge is absolutely essential to enable children to absorb new ideas\", she continued.\nBirbalsingh is currently attempting to set up a free school in Lambeth, south London.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5576605796813965}
+{"content": "September 2021 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index\nOctober 1, 2021\nThe current conditions component returned to presumed growth this month after hitting a plateau in August. The nearly 8-point expansion to 57.7 in September was driven largely by a decline in the share of respondents that reported worse conditions compared to the previous month. September’s score marked the third consecutive month in the 50s, suggesting that conditions remained conducive to expansion but at a bit less robust pace than in much of the past year. Comments reflected the opposing forces at play in the macroeconomy, with unresolved supply chain problems competing against unflagging demand.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993513822555542}
+{"content": "Chapter\nChapter\nVolleyball\nDOI link for Volleyball\nVolleyball book\nABSTRACT\nVolleyball is characterized by frequent short bouts of high-intensity exercise, followed by periods of low-intensity exercise and brief rest periods. Therefore, volleyball players possess considerable speed and muscular power and the ability to perform these repeated maximal efforts with limited recovery for the duration of the match. Readers of this chapter will learn how to programme to enable athletes to meet these demands, while reducing the likelihood of common injuries associated with this sport. Finally a fitness testing battery is provided, enabling coaches to evaluate the efficacy of their programme, ensuring athletes are physically ready to compete at the highest level.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9989117383956909}
+{"content": "How mushrooms can eat plastic, build houses and ease depression Matthew Sweet on the rapidly expanding world of fungus\nThey were here before us. They may be here after us. They’re in the air. They’re in our guts. They’re in our risotto. They are among the most expensive organisms on earth and the largest. They’re not plants or animals. They can kill us or sustain us, and are themselves almost immortal. They can also revise your consciousness. You don’t even have to take the psychedelic kind. Once you start thinking about fungi, the universe changes.\nIn his laboratory at the University of the West of England, Andrew Adamatzky, a charismatic computer science professor with a pleasingly rich Russian accent, is experimenting with mushrooms. His work involves inserting pairs of electrodes into fungi and noting their activity under the influence of various stimuli: ethanol, malt,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.887328028678894}
+{"content": "Car sharing means that instead of owning a car, you rent it only when you need it. It is a self-service rental at predetermined locations.\nContrary to rent-a-car, car sharing offers rental for short periods, often as short as a few minutes or hours.\nIt is a model case of sharing economy, where the starting point is the access to the service and not asset ownership. This allows for better use of the shared asset, making it much more affordable and accessible to a wider range of users.\nA privately-owned car is unused for 90% of the time while incurring costs to the owner. Car sharing can cut down mobility costs of an individual by more than 50%.\nAvant2Go’s mobility is entirely free of harmful emissions and the sustainability of this car sharing model is further underpinned by renewable energy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9680719971656799}
+{"content": "Remember to feed your trees, shrubs and evergreens as the leaves are falling. Despite the cooler temps, these guys are still hungry and trying to “bulk up” for winter. Because the soil temperature remains warm, trees, shrubs and evergreens are still able to absorb nutrients. Feeding them now will lead to healthier trees and plants next spring. Some great options are Milorganite, Tree Tone, Plant Tone, Herbruck Poultry Fertilizer Crumbles and Dairy Doo.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9963974952697754}
+{"content": "This report delves deeper, documenting the cases of 101 individuals who, between March 2013 and March\n2017, were held incommunicado, tortured, and sometimes killed by Cameroonian security forces in facilities run by the military and intelligence services. Despite such practices being in violation of both national and international law, the use of torture in Cameroon’s fight against Boko Haram has become widespread and routine, and practiced with impunity. These constitute violations of international human rights law, as well as violations of international humanitarian law that amount to war crimes. Choose a language to view report\nDownload PDF\nEnglish French", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5919548869132996}
+{"content": "FIN12 Ransomware Attacks Aggressively Targeting HealthcareMandiant Report Says Threat Actors Deploy Ryuk, Leverage Initial Access Brokers\nAn aggressive, financially motivated Russian-speaking threat actor group that deploys the Ryuk variant ransomware, leverages Trickbot initial access brokers, and generally skips double-extortion attempts in favor of fast and higher payout ransoms has been predominately targeting the healthcare sector, warns a report from security firm Mandiant.\nDubbed FIN12, the threat actor group has been behind \"prolific ransomware attacks\" dating to at least October 2018, Mandiant says.\n\"FIN12’s operations provide illustration that no target is off limits when it comes to ransomware attacks, including those that provide critical care functions,\" the report says.\nNearly 20% of FIN12 victims directly observed by Mandiant have been in the healthcare industry. That includes FIN12 attacks at healthcare organizations both before and after a joint alert was issued in October 2020 by multiple U.S. government entities - including CISA, the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services - warning of “increased and imminent” threats to hospitals and medical facilities involving Ryuk, Mandiant notes (see:\nU.S. Hospitals Warned of Fresh Wave of Ransomware Attacks).\n\"This targeting pattern deviates from some other ransomware threat actors who had at least stated an intention to show restraint in targeting hospitals, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,\" Mandiant notes.\nFor instance, recent alerts by HHS to the healthcare sector about threats involving ransomware groups LockBit 2.0 and BlackMatter, noted that contrary to evidence of such attacks, the groups claim not to target hospitals and other healthcare entities.\nTop Target\nHealthcare facilities are still a top target of ransomware attacks since they provide lifesaving services to their patients, \"which means they can't afford to have their facilities go offline due a cyberattack - and may be more amendable to pay a ransom faster and quicker to ensure the safety of human life,\" says retired supervisory FBI agent Jason G. Weiss, an attorney at law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.\n\"These attacks by FIN12, as well as other ransomware gangs and now the new gangs 'renting out' other gangs’ ransomware, will continue to happen as long as they are successful and there is money to be made. Period,\" he says.\nBrett Callow, a threat analyst at security firm Emsisoft offers a similar assessment.\n\"Ransomware operators are nothing if not predictable,\" he says. \"If a particular tactic works well for them or a particular sector proves to be especially profitable, it’ll be a case of 'rinse and repeat.' Why mess with a winning formula?\"\nWhether a business enterprise is legitimate or criminal, \"they focus on the strategies that they’ve found to work well and in the case of FIN12, that seems to include attacking the healthcare sector,\" he adds.\nOther Victims\nFIN12’s other victims have been in a range of sectors, including business services, education, finance, government, manufacturing, retail and technology, Mandiant says.\n\"The majority of observed FIN12 victims have been based in North America, but their regional targeting has been expanding in 2021 throughout other regions, including Europe and Asia-Pacific,\" Mandiant notes.\n\"We have also seen an explosion of ransomware attacks against entities outside of healthcare, such as government websites, schools, universities and even local municipalities.\" —Jason G. Weiss, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP\nMandiant says it suspect that FIN12 is likely comprised of Russian-speaking actors who may be located in countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, which are former members of the Soviet Union. \"FIN12 has not targeted CIS-based organizations and identified partners, and all currently identified Ryuk users have spoken Russian,\" the firm says.\nAttack Traits\nIn nearly every FIN12 intrusion since February 2020, FIN12 has used Cobalt Strike Beacon payloads to interact with victim networks, progressing through their attacks from internal reconnaissance to ransomware deployment, Mandiant says.\nPreviously, however, FIN12 used a broader toolset to serve the same functions, including the PowerShell-based Empire framework and, in their earliest intrusions, using the Trickbot banking Trojan as a post-exploitation framework alongside Empire, the report says.\nFIN12 relies on partners to obtain initial access to victim environments, the report says. \"Notably, instead of conducting multifaceted extortion, a tactic widely used by other ransomware threat actors, FIN12 appears to prioritize speed and higher revenue victims,\" the report says.\n\"The lack of large-scale data exfiltration in FIN12 incidents has almost certainly contributed to their high cadence of operations, with FIN12 intrusions making up nearly 20% of our ransomware incident response engagements since September 2020.\"\nMandiant says it analyzed a limited set of Bitcoin wallet transactions that were associated with payments made by FIN12 victims.\n\"We assess with high confidence that victim payments are split among various threat actors, which is consistent with our belief that FIN12 leverages initial access providers, and likely other partners, to complete all aspects of the attack life cycle.\"\nVictims' annual revenues are typically greater than $300 million, Mandiant notes. \"We believe that FIN12's partners cast a wider net and allow FIN12 actors to choose from a list of victims after accesses are already obtained\"\nWorking Relationships\nFIN12 appears to have a close working relationship with actors associated with the development of Trickbot Trojan malware and related families, which include Bazarloader, Bazarbackdoor and Anchor, Mandiant says.\n\"In some cases, it appears that these relationships may lead to resource sharing including the use of malware that is atypical for FIN12 intrusions,\" Mandiant says.\n\"Beyond leveraging accesses obtained via these families both FIN12 and Trickbot-adjacent activity commonly use overlapping toolsets and services including backdoors, droppers, and code-signing certificates.\"\nDespite these overlaps, Mandiant tracks FIN12 \"as a distinct threat actor given the specific role in the deployment of ransomware and their demonstrated ability to work independently.\"\nOther Attack Trends\nMarcus Guidry, senior cyberthreat intelligence analyst at security firm Pondurance, notes that FIN12 is using many of the same tools that other ransomware groups have used to launch their attacks. For instance, \"the use of Cobalt Strike to move laterally across compromised networks is very well known,\" he says.\n\"Unfortunately, the trends in ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector have only continued to increase since the COVID-19 pandemic,\" he says.\nGuidry says that so far this year, he's aware of nearly 90 ransomware attacks globally on healthcare, and the majority of them were in the U.S.\n\"Other ransomware groups like Conti, Revil, and PYSA have also targeted healthcare in the same manner,\" he says.\nWeiss says ransomware-as-a-service is a dangerous trend in the ransomware wars, and is likely to cause an increase in the frequency and number of ransomware attacks.\n\"We have also seen an explosion of ransomware attacks against entities outside of healthcare, such as government websites, schools, universities and even local municipalities,\" he says.\n\"In short, the ransomware wars are entering a new and dangerous expansion that will only continue so long as these cyberthreat actors continue to make significant ransoms.\"\nDefending Against Attacks\nThe main challenge for many healthcare organizations is a lack of resources available to adequately defend against ransomware attacks, Guidry notes.\n\"The best way to stop ransomware groups from attacking your environment is to implement a layered, defensive approach,\" he says. Patching critical apps like Citrix and Exchange with the latest security patches is a must.\"\nAnother important step for organizations is to immediately isolate and rebuild any machines on their networks where malware that is a precursor for ransomware - such as Trickbot, BazarLoader, Qbot or IcedID - has been detected, he says.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5612990856170654}
+{"content": "Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) today held a kick-off meeting marking the official start of collaboration through 2025 to prevent traffic crashes and deaths in Dhaka City.\nThis initiative will place a special focus on speeding – one of the leading causes of traffic crashes around the world, read a press release.\nRoad traffic injuries are the 8th leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of death for people aged 5-29. In Bangladesh, road crashes are the fourth leading cause of death of children aged between 5 and 14, and 67% of victims are within the 15-49 age group.\nNirapad Sarak Chai reported that more than 5,000 killed, nearly 7,000 wounded in over 4,500 road crashes in 2019.\nIn the virtual kick-off meeting, the DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam welcomed Kelly Larson of Bloomberg Philanthropies and representatives from partner organizations under the program.\nIn his opening remarks, the DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam stated that the issue of road safety came into the limelight by the students' road safety movement ignited by the killing of two students by a speeding bus in the Kurmitola area in the Airport road on 29 July 2018. The students occupied the streets across the country for nine days demanding road safety.\n\"The program aims to support strengthen road traffic law enforcement, improve road design, infrastructure, road injury surveillance system, mass media campaign to raise public awareness and behavioural change,\" added the Mayor.\nHe called upon representatives from DTCA, DMP, BRTA, ARI-Buet for wider collaboration and coordination for curbing the road crashes and fatalities in Dhaka city.\n\"I hope the road safety strategies and program activities planned for the next five years will give a livable, safe and resilient Dhaka\", he said and declared the official launch of the program.\n\"We are delighted to welcome Dhaka City among 30 cities participating in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Initiative for Global Road Safety, an international network committed to reducing road traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries,\" said Kelly Larson of Bloomberg Philanthropies.\n\"Every year more than 1.35 million people are killed on the world's roads. By implementing proven, data-driven interventions, these deaths are nearly entirely preventable. We applaud Mayor Islam for taking the steps needed to save lives; we also recognize the city's efforts, since 2017, to improve road safety as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Partnership for Healthy Cities,\" she added.\nRepresentatives from Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Authority (DTCA), Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), Accident Research Institute (ARI) of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) were present during the event.\nSuperintending Engineer and BIGRS Technical Lead Dr Tariq Bin Yousuf presented the Road Safety overview of DNCC in the meeting.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5886517763137817}
+{"content": "Should You Schedule A Professional Deep Cleaning?\nPeriodontal scaling and root planning, or SRP, is another term for deep dental cleaning. It's similar to how a hygienist cleans your teeth, except it concentrates on the root's outer surface and underneath the gum line. When tartar buildup has caused gum infection, this specific cleaning is recommended. Pockets arise when the gum-line pulls away from the tooth and widens. Loss of this connective tissue can lead to bone loss and, eventually, tooth loss. Deep cleaning of the teeth will help to manage the infection and encourage recovery. Preventing infection and inflammation anywhere in your body, including your gums, is vital for overall health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8360838890075684}
+{"content": "Single dose of vaccine acts as ‘booster’ in those with prior COVID-19 infection 26 February 2021\nPeople who have previously had COVID-19 have an enhanced antibody response with a single dose of RNA vaccine, finds a new study co-led by UCL researchers.\nThese are the findings of a study, published as a research letter* in the\nLancet, of 51 UK healthcare workers, around half of whom had a previous laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.\nIt showed that a single dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s RNA vaccine resulted in a significantly enhanced immune response against the virus, compared to a single dose in those without prior infection. The enhanced response was at least an order of magnitude greater than after a conventional two-dose vaccine schedule in a previously uninfected individual.\nThe researchers caution that while the findings add to the emerging picture of COVID-19 immunology, they should not influence current vaccination policy in the UK or discourage people from booking a second booster vaccination through the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme.\nHowever, they add the findings have the potential to inform future vaccination strategies to include serology testing (also known as anti-body testing) at the time of the first vaccination to enable the second, booster dose to be prioritised for previously uninfected individuals. Researchers explain that such an approach could accelerate vaccine roll-out by stretching vaccine supplies further.\nThe research is a collaboration between scientists at UCL, Public Health England, Barts Health NHS Trust, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, QMUL and Imperial College London - partners in the COVIDsortium** led by Professor James Moon and supported by Professor Charlotte Manisty (both UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science).\nProfessor Moon said: \"These published peer-reviewed results shows that healthcare workers who had previously had COVID-19 make a huge antibody response to the first vaccine dose which effectively acted as a boost.\"\nPrime/Boost approach\nMost approved COVID-19 vaccine platforms rely on a two-dose approach – an initial primer, followed by a booster dose several weeks later – to generate an immune response against the spike protein on the surface of the virus. This includes the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines currently being rolled out in the UK.\nHowever, despite growing evidence of real world effectiveness of the vaccines, the impact of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection on dose regimen is unclear/still emerging.\nIn the latest study, researchers looked at antibody data from healthcare workers enrolled in an ongoing observational study (COVIDsortium**).\nAll participants underwent weekly PCR and serology testing from the date of first UK lockdown in March 2020, for 16 weeks. From a sample of 51 participants, 24 had a prior COVID-19 infection confirmed with a laboratory PCR test. Participants were given a single dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine, and bloodwork was analysed three weeks later.\nFollowing a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine, participants produced antibodies against the spike protein. In those without prior infection, levels of spike-protein antibodies were similar to peak levels measured seen in individuals with mild SARS-CoV-2 infection.\nHowever, those with prior infection produced high levels of antibodies against the spike protein after a single dose, compared to those without prior infection, indicating a significantly enhanced antibody response.\nBlood analysis of the 24 showed that antibody response (anti-S response) increased 140-fold on average following a single dose of vaccine, compared to their peak pre-vaccine antibody levels – after their infection but before their first vaccination.\nThe UCL Immunology lead for this study, Professor Mahdad Noursadeghi (UCL Division of Infection & Immunity), added: “Prior infections in this group date back to the beginning of the epidemic in London. The fact that a vaccine dose almost a year later has such a boosting effect, highlights the longevity of immune memory to this infection and increases our confidence that booster vaccines at intervals may be an effective way to may maintain high levels of immunity in the future.”\nStudy limitations\nThe researchers stress that these findings relate to those with laboratory-confirmed infections only at this stage and do not take into account variables such as the amount of virus (viral load) which caused the initial infection, participants age, detailed health status or the severity of their infection.\nThe study was also restricted to the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine in a small group of healthcare workers with and without lab-confirmed infection. It cannot, at this stage, be applied more generally to other groups – such as older adults, people with underlying health conditions – or to other vaccines.\nThey authors explain that the findings add to the growing picture of immunological protection against SARS-CoV-2 and could inform other programmes around the world where vaccine supplies may be limited.\nIn practice, laboratory-based testing could be used to screen patients for antibodies against the spike protein before their first vaccination. This could help to accelerate rollout by reallocating doses of vaccine and prioritising patients who may receive greater additional benefit from a second dose, compared to those with sufficient response from a single dose.\n*Research letters published in the Correspondence section include research findings and are externally peer-reviewed. Unlike Articles containing original data, research letters are shorter and the research they contain is usually preliminary, exploratory, or reporting on early findings.\n**COVIDsortium: The COVID-19 Consortium is a longitudinal study of UK healthcare staff initiated in March 2020. The study aims to understand the immune response to COVID-19.\nLinks Research letter published in the Lancet Professor James Moons’ academic profile Professor Charlotte Manisty’s academic profile UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science Image ‘Vaccine, covid-19, vials, vaccination’: Credit torstensimon on Pixabay, CC BY 2.0 Media contact Henry Killworth\nTel: +44 (0) 7881 833274\nE: h.killworth [at] ucl.ac.uk", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6221270561218262}
+{"content": "Association for Computing Machinery,\nACM Computing Surveys, 7(54), p. 1-38, 2022\nDOI: 10.1145/3465401\nRecommender systems (RSs) have been playing an increasingly important role for informed consumption, services, and decision-making in the overloaded information era and digitized economy. In recent years, session-based recommender systems (SBRSs) have emerged as a new paradigm of RSs. Different from other RSs such as content-based RSs and collaborative filtering-based RSs that usually model long-term yet static user preferences, SBRSs aim to capture short-term but dynamic user preferences to provide more timely and accurate recommendations sensitive to the evolution of their session contexts. Although SBRSs have been intensively studied, neither unified problem statements for SBRSs nor in-depth elaboration of SBRS characteristics and challenges are available. It is also unclear to what extent SBRS challenges have been addressed and what the overall research landscape of SBRSs is. This comprehensive review of SBRSs addresses the above aspects by exploring in depth the SBRS entities (e.g., sessions), behaviours (e.g., users’ clicks on items), and their properties (e.g., session length). We propose a general problem statement of SBRSs, summarize the diversified data characteristics and challenges of SBRSs, and define a taxonomy to categorize the representative SBRS research. Finally, we discuss new research opportunities in this exciting and vibrant area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5320566892623901}
+{"content": "People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) frequently have behavioral or mental health needs, but experience obstacles to treatment. Family caregivers are often responsible for coordinating the care of individuals with IDD. This study examined family caregiver experiences using intake data from a national tertiary crisis intervention model designed for people with IDD and mental health needs. Caregivers (n = 488) completed the Family Experiences Interview Schedule. Less than half of families reported satisfaction with the mental health services received.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7223970890045166}
+{"content": "Written By: David Allen Ammerman and Cherie Stueve\nThe purpose of this study was to explore the potential influence of childhood financial socialization on financial well-being in adulthood. Using a sample (N = 2,213) from De Nederlandsche Bank Household Survey (DHS) we modeled the likelihood of household debt/asset ratio less than or equal to 40%, and the likelihood of a household reporting a current ratio (liquid asset /short-term debt ratio) greater than or equal to 100%. Consistent with predictions of social learning theory, being encouraged to save during childhood had a positive association with meeting the financial planning industry benchmarks for these financial ratios in adulthood. The key implication\nis that the path to financial well-being does not begin with financial knowledge attained in adulthood, but instead begins with experiential learning and socialization during childhood.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8975198268890381}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBACKGROUND Despite the widespread institution of modern massive transfusion protocols with balanced blood product ratios, survival for patients with traumatic hemorrhage receiving ultramassive transfusion (UMT) (defined as ≥20 U of packed red blood cells [RBCs]) in 24 hours) remains low and resource consumption remains high. Therefore, we aimed to identify factors associated with mortality in trauma patients receiving UMT in the modern resuscitation era. METHODS An Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter retrospective study of 461 trauma patients from 17 trauma centers who received ≥20 U of RBCs in 24 hours was performed (2014-2019). Multivariable logistic regression and Classification and Regression Tree analysis were used to identify clinical characteristics associated with mortality. RESULTS The 461 patients were young (median age, 35 years), male (82%), severely injured (median Injury Severity Score, 33), in shock (median shock index, 1.2; base excess,-9), and transfused a median of 29 U of RBCs, 22 U of fresh frozen plasma (FFP), and 24 U of platelets (PLT). Mortality was 46% at 24 hours and 65% at discharge. Transfusion of RBC/FFP ≥1.5:1 or RBC/PLT ≥1.5:1 was significantly associated with mortality, most pronounced for the 18% of patients who received both RBC/PLT and RBC/FFP ≥1.5:1 (odds ratios, 3.11 and 2.81 for mortality at 24 hours and discharge; both p < 0.01). Classification and Regression Tree identified that age older than 50 years, low initial Glasgow Coma Scale, thrombocytopenia, and resuscitative thoracotomy were associated with low likelihood of survival (14-26%), while absence of these factors was associated with the highest survival (71%). CONCLUSION Despite modern massive transfusion protocols, one half of trauma patients receiving UMT are transfused with either RBC/FFP or RBC/PLT in unbalanced ratios ≥1.5:1, with increased associated mortality. Maintaining focus on balanced ratios during UMT is critical, and consideration of advanced age, poor initial mental status, thrombocytopenia, and resuscitative thoracotomy can aid in prognostication.\nKeywords hemorrhagic shock transfusion medicine Trauma ASJC Scopus subject areas Surgery Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6407644748687744}
+{"content": "Session Information Date: Sunday, November 8, 2015 Session Type: ACR Poster Session A Session Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM Background/Purpose: Aminopeptidase N (CD13, EC 3.4.11.2) is a metalloproteinase expressed on the surface of fibroblast like synoviocytes (FLS), and as a soluble protein in serum and synovial fluid. CD13 is also expressed by multiple other cell types including monocytic lineage cells and endothelial cells. We have shown that CD13 can be released from FLS in culture, and that CD13 is higher in amount and activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial fluids compared to osteoarthritis (OA). The goals of this study are to further explore potential roles for CD13 in the synovium in relation to monocytes and endothelial cells. Methods: Synovium samples were cyrosectioned and stained for CD13 (antibody 591.1D7.34) and von Willebrand factor (VWF, rabbit anti-human DAKO) followed by secondary immunoflourescent antibodies. Co-localization was analyzed with ImageJ. Chemotaxis was performed in a modified Boyden chamber system using human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HMVECs) or monocytes isolated from healthy donors. Chemotaxis was measured toward PBS, recombinant human CD13 (rhCD13) or an enzymatically inactive mutant CD13. Angiogenesis was measured using a HMVEC tube formation assay and a mouse Matrigel plug assay. Results: CD13 on endothelial cells has been linked to angiogenesis; however, endothelial CD13 has not been examined in the synovium. We show that RA synovial sections stained more strongly for CD13 and showed stronger co-localization of CD13 and VWF than either OA or normal samples. A role for soluble CD13 (sCD13) has also not been determined in endothelial cell or monocyte migration. We therefore examined whether sCD13 could contribute to angiogenesis and/or monocyte chemotaxis. We found that CD13 was significantly chemotactic for monocytes over a range from 125ng/ml-500ng/ml CD13 with a peak chemotaxis at 500ng/ml (213.86±43.42 cells/well p=0.05). sCD13 was strongly chemotactic for HMVECS over a range from 0.5ng/ml-2000ng/ml with peak chemotaxis at 1000ng/ml (164.25±21.13 cells/well, p=0.000173). The enzymatically inactive mutant of CD13 was also chemotactic for HMVECs (135.02±11.47 cells/well, p=0.012) but to a lesser degree than the enzymatically active form (204.06±24.02 cells/well, p=0.0078). Depletion of CD13 from RA synovial fluid significantly decreased HMVEC chemotaxis. Furthermore, rhCD13 significantly increased HMVEC tube formation (p<0.05) in Matrigel, and rhCD13 significantly increased angiogenesis in a mouse Matrigel plug assay (PBS 0.099±0.025 g/dl/mg, CD13 1.49±0.62 g/dl/mg, p<0.05). Conclusion: Soluble CD13 is shed from FLS and can act as a chemoattractant for T cells and monocytes, bringing these pro-inflammatory cells to the RA joint. CD13 is present on synovial endothelial cells, but sCD13 can also act as a pro-angiogeneic factor in the synovium in a manner that is partially independent of its enzymatic activity. The concentrations of CD13 used in these experimental systems correspond to levels of CD13 in the RA joint. In summary CD13 secreted by FLS in the RA joint may contribute to a pro-inflammatory milieu and lead to increased angiogenesis and migration of monocytes and T cells to the RA synovium. Disclosure: R. Morgan, None; M. A. Amin, None; J. Ruth, None; G. Edhayan, None; S. Rasmussen, None; D. A. Fox, None.\nMorgan R, Amin MA, Ruth J, Edhayan G, Rasmussen S, Fox DA. CD13/Aminopeptidase N Contributes to Angiogenesis and Monocyte Chemotaxis in Rheumatoid Arthritis [abstract].\nTo cite this abstract in AMA style: Arthritis Rheumatol.2015; 67 (suppl 10). https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/cd13aminopeptidase-n-contributes-to-angiogenesis-and-monocyte-chemotaxis-in-rheumatoid-arthritis/. Accessed October 16, 2021.\n« Back to 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting\nACR Meeting Abstracts - https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/cd13aminopeptidase-n-contributes-to-angiogenesis-and-monocyte-chemotaxis-in-rheumatoid-arthritis/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5743706822395325}
+{"content": "The\nKansas roommate agreement is a contract that binds individuals who share the same leased premises to a set of rules and responsibilities. The agreement is supplemental to the roommates’ lease and does not involve the landlord. However, the roommate contract cannot include any provisions that contradict the terms of their lease.\nA roommate contract states how rent and utility costs are divided among roommates, and it provides standards for behavior that must be followed by each signatory. Completing and signing this agreement keeps all parties accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities without dispute. In the event that a roommate is non-compliant with the contract, they may be asked to move out or face legal action.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997060894966125}
+{"content": "This paper has an empirical and overtly methodological goal. The authors propose and defend a method for estimating the effect of household economic status on educational outcomes without direct survey information on income or expenditures. They construct an index based on indicators of household assets, solving the vexing problem of choosing the appropriate weights by allowing them to be determined by the statistical procedure of principal components. While the data for India cannot be used to compare alternative approaches they use data from Indonesia, Nepal, and Pakistan which have both expenditures and asset variables for the same households. With these data...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9222550392150879}
+{"content": "As the world focuses on the zoonotic COVID-19 outbreak, we are highlighting The Berlin Principles; an urgent call to governments, academia, and civil society that all sectors need to break down barriers to ensure a united effort to prevent the emergence or resurgence of diseases that threaten humans, wildlife, and livestock.\nThe Berlin Principles were developed and issued at the \"One Planet, One Health, One Future\" conference organized by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the German Federal Foreign Office in October 2019. The conference included the top minds from around the globe addressing how human development and interference on nature are generating threats affecting all life on Earth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9061920046806335}
+{"content": "The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in collaboration with the PPP Center, conducted an Online Capacity Building Activity (OCBA) on PPP Project Identification and Structuring for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) on September 23-24, 2021 via Zoom.\nThe OCBA enabled the participants to understand the Philippine PPP program including the applicable legal frameworks and project life cycle processes, to appreciate the value of conducting pre-development activities for local PPPs, to recall lessons learned and best practices from ongoing PPP projects implemented under the different PPP legal frameworks, and to develop their own initial PPP project proposal.\nThe OCBA was attended by 50 participants from the constituent campuses of Cagayan State University, Isabela State University, Nueva Vizcaya State University, Quirino State University, as well as the DTI Regional Office 2 and its field offices.\nThe output of the OCBA is a detailed PPP project proposal on a suitable PPP project that underwent initial identification, selection, prioritization, and initial project structuring.\nThose who presented their outputs were Cagayan State University-Andrews Campus (Andrews Campus Business Center), Cagayan State University- Sanchez Mira Campus (Coconut Grove and Agro-Eco Tourism Park, and Quirino State University-Diffun Campus (Enhancement of the Pekin Muscovy Duck Production).\nAfter the proposal presentations, the PPP Center panel informed the SUCs of the appropriate next steps in pursuing the project such as further refinement of the project concept, additional information required, establishment of Project Management Team, or the development of a detailed Project Concept Note to guide project development.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5639611482620239}
+{"content": "The data storage landscape is evolving to account for increasingly distributed workforces and heightened demand for real-time computing capabilities. With its PowerStore family of all-flash storage systems, Dell EMC has introduced features that effectively satisfy these demands.\nSpeed is of the essence in today’s storage environments. The ability to retrieve, process and deliver data with sub-millisecond delays is crucial for financial reporting, analytics, industrial telematics, supply chain management, customer service, enterprise resource planning and myriad other essential business applications.\nEdge computing has emerged to hasten data delivery to the distributed workforce. This distributed computing model pushes data processing closer to users in order to minimize latency, preserve bandwidth and allow devices to work with near-real-time data. Gartner predicts that by 2025, three-quarters of all enterprise-generated data will be created and processed at the edge.\nReducing the Edge Footprint\nHowever, the edge model requires a unique approach to storage. To relocate data processing closer to users, organizations typically deploy small-scale micro data centers that include all the infrastructure required for a given workload. These may range in size from a single 19-inch rack to a 40-foot shipping container. Conventional storage arrays can hog a lot of that real estate.\nCloud storage can minimize the storage footprint at the edge, but there is a significant performance penalty. Transferring data collected by edge devices back and forth between cloud data centers for processing and analysis is not particularly efficient, and it often can result in intolerable delays for time-sensitive applications.\nPowerStore arrays conserve edge real estate through a uniquely flexible design. An NVMe container-based architecture with an onboard VMware ESXi hypervisor allows a PowerStore array to be deployed as either a traditional external storage array that attaches to servers (the PowerStore T model) or as a hypervisor-enabled appliance with the operating system running as a virtual machine (the PowerStore X model).\nThe PowerStore X model is particularly useful for edge deployments due to a feature called AppsON, which allows you to run applications directly on the array. This reduces power, cooling, infrastructure and space requirements at the edge by eliminating the need to install dedicated host servers for each application.\nThe unique architecture is ideal for data-intensive workloads at edge locations that require compact, simple infrastructure. For example, administrators can use the AppsON feature to run edge management and analytics applications directly on the appliance, using the same VMware tools and methods they use with external hosts.\nMulti-Faceted Storage\nThis flexibility is possible because of PowerStore’s dual-node architecture and native integration with VMware’s vSphere virtualization platform. With AppsON, PowerStore can provide storage capacity for applications running throughout the enterprise while simultaneously running a VMware-based environment for hosting applications locally. When PowerStore is deployed as an X model, half of its CPU and memory are reserved for serving storage while the remaining half is available for running VMs.\nA recent update to the PowerStoreOS includes enhanced AppsON clustering features. With the update, AppsON now has the ability to cluster up to four PowerStore X appliances to create more aggregate capacity and make it easier for users to move VMs and applications to meet performance requirements. For example, the new clustering capabilities will allow users to run more storage-intensive analytics applications at the edge.\nThe unique flexibility of PowerStore arrays can help organizations gain a competitive advantage by resolving many of today’s top storage challenges. To learn more about upgrading your storage environment to achieve greater performance and operational simplicity, give us a call. As a Dell EMC Gold Partner, we have the tools and technical proficiency to help you explore and implement leading-edge solutions such as PowerStore.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5640517473220825}
+{"content": "Targeting hubs of cellular metabolism to drive a shift in immune activity to treat disease\nSince cellular metabolism is the set of the biochemical reactions undertaken to convert energy and nutrients into essential activities, it is central for the regulation of immune function. Immune cells are unique in that their metabolic activities vary widely depending on circumstances. For instance, there are coordinated and dramatic changes in activity across multiple immune cell subtypes during activation of the immune system, followed by resolution of that response after elimination of a threat. In autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, dysregulated activation and resolution have long been observed, but have not been systematically harnessed for discovery of novel medicines.\nMetabolic hubs as the access point\nRheos is interrogating metabolic hubs that comprise the central orchestrated metabolic events controlling immune cell function. Metabolic hubs provide a coordinated access point for variations in immune cell metabolism that can lead to dysregulation of the immune system in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, to advance our targeted and precision medicines. We have mapped four key metabolic hubs that open up broad opportunities for novel medicines. Each metabolic hub represents a group of molecular pathways essential in multiple immune cell subtypes to regulate their cellular metabolism and drive system-wide transition in immunologic function.\nWith our focus on metabolic hubs, Rheos has implemented a first-in-field approach that builds a comprehensive, systems-level understanding of the pathways that define the metabolic dysregulation and drive immune-mediated diseases. This approach powers our discoveries across the drug development continuum, from target identification through to molecular signatures of patient subsets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6842035055160522}
+{"content": "87%(31)27 out of 31 people found this document helpful\nThis preview shows page 1 - 2 out of 4 pages.\nIdentify each statement about the Sherman source as either true or false.StatementTrue FalseAs an autobiographical text depicting the military advantages derived from the Union foraging efforts, this passage appears to provide a rationale for Sherman’s actions.Because of Sherman’s stature as a Union general in command of those troops who participated in the foraging missions, his account of their coordination provides valuable insight into their military efficacy.Sherman’s recollection of the economic consequences of the Union army’s foragingefforts provides sufficient evidence to complete an assessment of the Confederate perspective on the economic consequences of the campaigns.Points:1 / 1Originally published just ten years after the end of the Civil War, the Memoirs of General William T. Sherman offer the perspective of a powerful Union military figure whose side emerged victorious from the conflict. A valuable primary source created by an author whose hand shaped and guided tactical operations that significantly weakened the Confederacy, Sherman’s memoir provides important details regarding the scope of the foraging expeditions that decimated an already battered southern economy and bolstered the northern forces as they marched to the sea. However, because this source is a memoir (an autobiographical account of anauthor’s experiences) drafted upon reflection and ten years’ hindsight, you must bear the following in mind as you analyze it.Sherman’s memoir, like most, provides a careful selection of events chosen to enhance the author’s legacy and with an eye toward its preservation for posterity. To be sure, Sherman’s subjective rendering provides critical insight into the machinations of the Union army’s foraging expeditions, such as the personnel, procurements, and logistics of these enterprises, and it acknowledges that \"exceptional and incidental\" acts of blatant robbery did, indeed, occur peripherally while the expeditions advanced the strategic interests of the Union army. However, it is well to note that Sherman cites the foraging expeditions as \"necessary,\" as \"indispensable to [the Union’s] success\" and as having precedent in previous European wars. These final assertionsreflect the bias and perspective of a historical figure whose actions bore fruit, but they must be judged only as evidence to contextualize Sherman’s view on the events surrounding his march to the sea.Which of these items does Sherman state that foraging expeditions procured from the plantationsand farms they visited? Check all that apply.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8989275097846985}
+{"content": "Dry air worsens respiratory issues. We suggest setting your home’s humidity range between 30–60% to soothe a sore throat. This can be tricky during cold weather, because humidity levels can be as low as 10%.\nA whole-house humidifier can assist with these cold weather issues, along with static. This humidifier operates with your heating and cooling unit to give even humidity levels.\nContact our Experts at 330-269-7235 to receive a free estimate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997435808181763}
+{"content": "COVID-19 IMPACT ANALYSIS\nTimely market intelligence is paramount in these uncertain times!\nMarket Size numbers with existing Pre-COVID scenario compared with Post COVID scenario\nForecasts predicted based on post-COVID scenario\nTrends, drivers and challenges including impacts of COVID scenario\n1 HOUR FREE ANALYST TIME:\nSpeak directly to the research team to clarify any post purchase queries you may have.\nP.S The current version of the report will be delivered immediately. The new version with the COVID-19 Impact Analysis will be delivered within 3 business days.\nAbout Coronary Stents\nCoronary artery disease (CAD) or atherosclerotic heart disease is a type of heart disease that is associated with the hardening of the arteries due to the accumulation of fatty compounds, cholesterol, calcium, and other blood clotting materials in and around the artery wall. These lesions, if become unstable or clinically significant, are treated with PCI, which require balloon angioplasty and stent implantation. Coronary stents or cardiac stents are small, expandable tube-shaped devices made of stainless steel, which are placed in the artery for easy blood flow during the treatment of CAD.\nTechnavio’s analysts forecast the global coronary stents market to grow at a\nCAGR of 5.61% during the period 2017-2021.\nCovered in this report\nThe report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global coronary stents market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of coronary stents.\nThe market is divided into the following segments based on geography:\n- Americas\n- APAC\n- EMEA\nTechnavio's report, Global Coronary Stents Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.\nKey vendors\n- Abbott Laboratories\n- Boston Scientific\n- Medtronic\nOther prominent vendors\n- Shandong JW Medical Systems\n- Biosensors International Group\n- Opto Circuits\n- Cook Medical\n- Elixir Medical\n- Envision Scientific\n- LEPU MEDICAL\n- Meril Life Sciences\nMarket driver\n- Increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and government initiatives\n- For a full, detailed list, view our report\nMarket challenge\n- Stringent regulations for device approval\n- For a full, detailed list, view our report\nMarket trend\n- Emergence of digital catheterization laboratories in hospitals\n- For a full, detailed list, view our report\nKey questions answered in this report\n- What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?\n- What are the key market trends?\n- What is driving this market?\n- What are the challenges to market growth?\n- Who are the key vendors in this market space?\n- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?\n- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?\nYou can request one free hour of our analyst’s time when you purchase this market report. Details are provided within the report.\nFind more reports on related topics - https://www.spendedge.com/\nMethodology\nResearch methodology is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes in-depth interviews with industry experts, vendors, resellers and customers. Secondary research includes Technavio Platform, industry publications, company reports, news articles, analyst reports, trade associations and the data published by Government agencies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7772088050842285}
+{"content": "The Central Bank of Nigeria has stated in its revised regulatory framework for Bank Verification Number operations that violators will be sanctioned.\nThis was disclosed in a circular titled\n“Issuance of revised regulatory framework for Bank Verification Number operations and watch-list for the Nigerian banking industry”, and addressed to all deposit money banks, mobile money operators, super agents and payment service providers.\nThe circular listed watch-list stakeholders to include the CBN, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), banks, other financial institutions and bank customers.\nWhat the CBN is saying\nPart of the circular stated that,\n“The following infractions by participants shall attract appropriate penalties: “Misuse of the BVN watch-listing process for victimisation; improper linking of accounts/wallets (except Tier 1); and other infraction(s), as may be determined by the CBN.”\nThe CBN said it would ensure all operated accounts/wallets (except Tier 1) (including accounts/wallets (except Tier 1) opened through agents) were linked with the signatories’ BVNs within 24 hours of NIBSS making BVN available.\nIt added that operators must\n“enroll all mobile money wallets (except Tier 1) subscribers on the BVN database and link their wallets (except Tier 1) with their BVNs within 180 days of the issuance of this framework; “Ensure that BVN details of all signatories, directors, and beneficial owners are linked to their respective non-individual accounts/wallets (except Tier 1).” Key takeaways from the circular The CBN shall determine fees payable for accessing information from the BVN database. BVN participants shall ensure that risk mitigation measures are in place to minimise operational risks. The BVN operations shall not be susceptible to sustained operational failures. A Watch-List shall be maintained for the banking industry. The Watch-List contains BVN records of individuals that have been confirmed to be involved in breaches outlined within this Framework. All aggrieved individuals whose BVNs were watch-listed shall make formal requests for delisting through the initiating participant. Only a participant that placed an individual’s BVN on the Watch-list can request for delisting. Any participant who fails to perform its stipulated responsibilities shall be penalised by the Central Bank of Nigeria. What you should know\nThe Central Bank of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee, deployed a centralised Bank Verification Number (BVN) System in February 2014.\nThis is part of the overall strategy of ensuring the effectiveness of Know Your Customer (KYC) principles, and the promotion of a safe, reliable and efficient payments system.\nThe BVN system gives each customer in the Nigerian banking industry, a unique identifier number.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9161800742149353}
+{"content": "Background: Syk is a key mediator of signaling pathways downstream of several platelet surface receptors including GPVI/FcRgamma collagen receptor, the C-type lectin receptor CLEC-2, and integrin alphaIIbbeta3. A recent study identified the novel small molecule R406 as a selective inhibitor of Syk. Objectives: The present study evaluates the role of Syk in human platelets using the novel inhibitor R406. Methods: Agonist-induced GPVI and CLEC-2 signaling were assessed using aggregometry, immunoprecipitation and western blotting to determine the effects of R406 on platelet activation. Results: We demonstrate R406 to be a powerful inhibitor of Syk in human platelets. R406 abrogated shape change and aggregation induced by activation of GPVI and CLEC-2, and reduced platelet spreading on fibrinogen. The inhibitory effect of R406 was associated with inhibition of tyrosine phosphorylation of signaling proteins that lay downstream of Syk for all three receptors, including PLCgamma2. Strikingly, R406 markedly inhibited tyrosine phosphorylation of CLEC-2 and Syk downstream of CLEC-2 activation, whereas phosphorylation of Syk downstream of GPVI and integrin alphaIIbbeta3 was unaffected. Conclusions: The inhibitory effect of R406 provides direct evidence of a role for Syk in GPVI, CLEC-2 and integrin alphaIIbbeta3 signaling in human platelets. Further, the results demonstrate a critical role for Syk in mediating tyrosine phosphorylation of CLEC-2, suggesting a novel model in which both Src and Syk kinases regulate tyrosine phosphorylation of the C-type lectin receptor leading to platelet activation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6724210381507874}
+{"content": "The WDI CFA process has been streamlined and simplified in order to respond to the pressing needs of our post-pandemic workforce and business community. This single-phase approval process is redesigned to quickly assess whether the project supports regional objectives identified by the REDC and to identify the appropriate funding options.\nIn recognition of the varied workforce development challenges faced across the state, a range of projects will be eligible for funding under the Workforce Development Initiative. Particular focus for this round of funding will be on supporting strategic regional efforts that meet businesses’ near-term workforce needs, address long-term industry needs, enhance flexibility and adaptability of local workforce entities, improve regional talent pipelines, and expand apprenticeships.\nProjects that support regionally significant industries in emerging fields with growing demands for jobs, including those in clean energy, life sciences, computer science, and advanced technologies or that support efforts to improve the economic security of women, young workers, and other populations that face significant barriers to career advancement are a particular focus of the Workforce Development Initiative. All projects and activities must be consistent with the region’s workforce development plans.\nExamples of potential uses of funds include:\nSuccessful applicants will have a clearly articulated proposal that addresses a workforce problem faced by the region and a comprehensive implementation strategy. REDCs will review all applications to determine:\nAt the same time, applications for funding will be evaluated by potential funding agencies based on some or all the following criteria:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.575852632522583}
+{"content": "How does that compare to the Porsche Taycan? For the Taycan 4S, we measured a consumption rate of 32.3 kWh/100 miles. So that same 273 miles in the Taycan 4S would have cost $29.10 in Hawaii and $8.82 in Idaho. You'd save a few bucks with the Taycan, especially where electricity prices are higher, but the difference isn't really enough to recommend one over the other.\nHow about a gasoline-powered rival? Consider the sporty V8-powered hatchback alternative in Audi's lineup, the 2021 Audi RS 7, which is priced in the same ballpark. Running the RS 7 for 273 miles on premium fuel would have set us back $72.91 in Hawaii ($4.54 per gallon) and $66.64 in Idaho ($4.15 per gallon) at current prices, assuming we got the RS 7's 17 mpg combined.\nBased on these numbers, you could save an estimated $1,605 per year in Hawaii and a whopping $2,118 per year in Idaho in fuel costs driving an Audi e-tron GT for 10,000 miles a year instead of the RS 7. However, you should really hear what the RS 7's V8 sounds like before deciding it's not worth the premium.\nFor more information on how we test EV range and how each vehicle performed, we invite you to visit our Real World vs. EPA testing page, which includes both our EV range leaderboard and a table with detailed test results. Our EV range leaderboard is embeddable and will automatically update every time we add a new vehicle.\nEdmunds says\nThe 2022 Audi e-tron GT may not be quite as efficient as its Taycan sibling, but it still manages to deliver an admirable 273 miles of real-world range in ideal weather conditions. It should be noted that opting for larger wheels or sportier tires will have a negative impact on range, so that's something to keep in mind when speccing out your performance EV. For our latest comprehensive ratings of all electric vehicles, head over to Edmunds' EV rankings page.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6742814779281616}
+{"content": "Appearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on September 14, 2021, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Chair Gary Gensler testified to the burgeoning investor demand “for consistent, comparable, and decision-useful disclosures” around climate risk and human capital management, and stated his belief that “the SEC should step in when there’s this level of demand for information relevant to investors’ investment decisions.”\nIn two recent client\nAlerts, Kirkland & Ellis ESG & Impact and Capital Markets attorneys discuss SEC activity with respect to climate change and human capital management and board diversity disclosure requirements for public companies. These Alerts include suggestions relevant to energy and infrastructure companies on how to prepare for potential regulatory changes in advance of the SEC issuing proposed rules on these topics. We will continue to closely monitor SEC activity with respect to these topics and intend to publish follow-up Alerts covering any proposed rules or other significant developments.\nThis publication may cite to published materials from third parties that have already been placed on the public record. The citation to such previously published material, including by use of “hyperlinks,” is not, in any way, an endorsement or adoption of these third-party statements by Kirkland & Ellis LLP.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5454278588294983}
+{"content": "PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the prognosis of pN3 stage gastric cancer patients after they have undergone curative resection, and we also wanted to identify the prognostic factors according to the clinico-pathologic features.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between January 2000 and December 2004, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the patients with histologically confirmed pN3 stage gastric cancer. They underwent both gastrectomy and lymphadenectomy with a curative aim. We categorized the pN3 stage patients into 2 groups; one with pN3 only (pN3M0) and the other with pN3 combined with M1 stage (pN3M1) that included peritoneal seeding, hepatic metastasis or para-aortic LN metastasis.RESULTS: Out of 467 patients with stage IV gastric adenocarcinoma who received surgery, 260 patients underwent curative resection and they were pathologically staged as N3. Among these 260 patients, 78 patients were classified as the pN3/M1 stage. For all the patients, the median follow-up period was 19 months (range: 1~108 months) and the median overall survival time was 16.2 months (95% CI, 14.1~18.3%). The 5-year survival rate of the pN3/M0 group was significantly higher than that of the pN3/M1 group (12.6% vs. 2.6%, respectively, p<0.0001). The identified predictor for a worse prognosis was an advanced T4 stage (HR: 3.38, 95% CI, 1.4~8.3, p=0.008) for the pN3 patients.CONCLUSION: The survival for the pN3 gastric cancer patients after curative gastrectomy was significantly longer in the pN3/M0 group as compared to that of the pN3/M1 group. An advanced T stage was a predictor for a poor prognosis for the pN3 patients. Therefore, diverse treatment strategies for these heterogeneous pN3 gastric cancer patients are needed for improving their survival", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7554548382759094}
+{"content": "Third-Party Risk - The Weakest Link in Cyber Security\nAs organizations strive for agility, reliance on third and fourth-parties grows. Unchecked, these dependencies can create substantial cyber risk exposure, as evidenced by the Solar Winds breach. Because of this, security and risk professionals need to strengthen the weakest link in cyber security, third-party risks. In this exclusive session, MetricStream will discuss:\nWhat to consider when connecting an organization’s internal cyber risk exposure to third-parties Leveraging artificial intelligence to automate third-party risk management And how a global enterprise leveraged MetricStream to bolster their third-party risk exposure", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5695850849151611}
+{"content": "Yes, we can install plantation shutters on every window of your house, no matter the shape and size of your windows. However, whether you should install plantation shutters on every window of your home, you must consider a few factors.\nTypically, the decision will depend largely on the size of your house, the number of windows you have and your planned budget. You will also want to consider the aesthetic exterior of your home.\nConsidering all these factors will help you decide whether you require plantation shutters for every window in your property, the front- or rear-facing windows or perhaps the top or bottom windows.\nWhere to install plantation shutters\nWe do advise customers that if you install plantation shutters in one window within a room, you should consider installing them in every window of that room. For example, if your living room has three windows, we recommend installing plantation shutters on all three windows for a consistent look.\nIf plantation shutters are not necessarily required in every room, some homeowners choose to take a balanced approach by opting for plantation shutters on one floor of their home. Others choose to install them on the front of their home for privacy control and kerb appeal.\nHowever, if your budget is tight, you may want to opt for plantation shutters for the rooms that need them the most, where light and privacy control are required.\nFor a uniform look, you may want to consider wooden blinds for the other rooms, but you will lose the associated benefits of plantation shutters.\nFor more information on plantation shutters or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All window shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7935332655906677}
+{"content": "While it may appear to you as simple play, when your child dons that cloak, crown, or privateer's eye-fix, his mind is producing in more ways than you can imagine. As youth educators are well aware, play is created by the child, and children benefit subjectively, really, socially, and sincerely from sprucing up play.\nHere are a few formative benefits of sprucing up children's play:\nReasoning critically\nWho will serve as the expert? Who is going to be the patient? When children participate in tidy up play, they must make decisions. They develop critical thinking skills by determining which ensemble components and props each character requires to portray a situation.\nCompassion\nWhen a child is busy with pretending, it causes her to perceive the world through the eyes of another, which increases sympathy – for example, when she pretends to be a parent helping a child, an expert dealing with a damaged understanding, or a fireman extinguishing a fire. Sensational play teaches children about the role that helpers play in our life.\nEnthusiastic Growth\nChildren are often confronted with frightening conditions that they do not comprehend - whether it is witnessing a disaster or viewing graphic images on television. Children handle their anxieties through play, which teaches them about the world and helps them overcome their feelings of powerlessness.\nBy allowing children to express their fear by dressing up and pretending, we are assisting their passionate turn of events. You can purchase some of the most amazing online from leading brands at discounted prices; CouponsABC & Askmeoffers is a leader in providing such offers and deals; they have numerous discount codes available on their portal, including Amazon offers, , and many more, allowing users to purchase their products online at the lowest possible prices.\nEngine Capabilities\nChildren develop fine engine abilities by sprucing up their clothing, whether it's securing a shirt, hurdling up jeans, or tying on a privateer's handkerchief. They make use of their enormous engine abilities while pretending, whether they're hopping like a superhero, running like a baseball player, or twirling like a ballet performance.\nExploration of sexual orientation\nWhen children choose ensembles and characters to be, they can examine various sexual orientation personalities and their behaviours.\nWhile young men typically fantasise about being superheroes in , firefighters, or privateers, and young women frequently fantasise about being pixies and princesses, it is natural and healthy for children to experiment with various sexual orientation careers as they learn about the world. A child should never be mocked for claiming to have a different sexual orientation.\nPersonation\nTypically, children are imitative animals. They learn about the world through imitating the actions of adults and people around them. By dressing up and making sensational pretend, children study the lives of others by imitating their actions, emotions, and language.\nSocialization\nEnhance play by enabling collaboration and alternation. As they surrender to stories and norms, children learn how to haggle. They generate enthusiasm in others and understand the concept of give-and-take.\nMind that is inventive\nChoosing a dress for a competition may appear to be a Herculean, enormous, and inconceivably unpredictable task. Generally, the underlying setup is determined by your child's school or educational organisation, which may have designated extravagant dress subjects for gatherings of children. It may be your responsibility to select the most exciting and unique ensemble for your child. Generally, you should choose from a diverse array of ideas on your own, naturally with the assistance of your offspring. Those teeny-tiny supervisors are critical to pleasing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6550173759460449}
+{"content": "Explorations of Genesis 2 intent on recovering God's ideal for the interrelationship between male and female often zoom in on the creation of Eve. We are better able to appreciate how the narrative supports that ideal when we engage the whole chapter.\nGod's nature and personality, revealed through Jesus, become a decoder ring to understanding new creation realities in relationships and roles between men and women. The Trinitarian dynamics of honor and co-regency illustrate to us the new creation order, its ethos, and its purpose in displaying God's glory now, as we live in kingdom culture in a rogue, decaying world.\nAs a change agent in the community, the body of Christ must come to an understanding of the biblical concept of the image of God. An understanding of humanity as the bearer of that image—regardless of any classification society or culture might impose—is intrinsic to the church’s engagement in seeking justice.\nToo often the patriarchy of Bible culture has been confused with the moral teachings of Scripture. This workshop will explore how Christians working to end slavery challenged power, dominance, and self-interest in interpreting Scripture so that the church might become more effective agents of reconciliation in the world. What might egalitarians today learn from the interpretative methods of the abolitionists in their work as agents of gender justice?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8958232402801514}
+{"content": "Influenza A virus (IAV) and SARS-CoV-2 are pandemic viruses causing millions of deaths, yet their clinical manifestations are distinctly different. With the hypothesis that upper airway immune and epithelial cells responses are also distinct, we performed single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-Seq) on nasal wash cells freshly collected from adults with either acute COVID-19 or influenza or from healthy controls. We focused on major cell types and subtypes in a subset of donor samples. Nasal wash cells are enriched for macrophages and neutrophils for both influenza and COVID-19 compared to healthy controls. Hillock-like epithelial cells, M2-like macrophages, and age-dependent B cells are enriched in COVID-19 samples. A global decrease in interferon (IFN)-associated transcripts in neutrophils, macrophages, and epithelial cells is apparent in COVID-19 compared to influenza. The innate immune response to SARS-CoV-2 appears to be maintained in macrophages, despite evidence for limited epithelial immune sensing. Cell-to-cell interaction analyses reveal a decrease in epithelial interactions in COVID-19 and highlight differences in macrophage-macrophage interactions for COVID-19 and influenza. Our study demonstrates that scRNA-Seq can define host and viral transcriptional activity at the site of infection and reveal distinct local epithelial and immune cell responses for COVID-19 and influenza that may contribute to their divergent disease courses.\nKevin M. Gao, Alan G. Derr, Zhiru Guo, Kerstin Nundel, Ann Marshak-Rothstein, Robert W. Finberg, Jennifer P. Wang", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6105589866638184}
+{"content": "I think we can agree, 2020 was a year like no other. Individuals have been challenged like never before as the pandemic presented challenges to many areas of our lives. And what we’ve learned is that though we can’t control the world around us, we can control our reaction to it. By maintaining focus on your long-term goals we are better able to help withstand volatility and changes — and help you pursue those goals.\nThis holiday season is a good time to reflect and learn from all of the challenges you faced in 2020. Through this holiday especially, I wish you moments of peace amid the difficulties, deep connection with family and friends even if they can’t be in person, the warmth of memories from holidays past, and wonderful glimpses of joy for what will come in 2021.\nI hope we meet up again soon.\nHave a merry, healthy, and peaceful holiday.\nAll the best,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5190096497535706}
+{"content": "People management is arguably one of the essential soft-leadership skills. It enhances productivity by boosting the morale of the workforce and motivating them to work efficiently. People management proves to be helpful during times of shifting, ambiguity, and transformation. However, many professionals find it hard to understand the essence of people management. Additionally, organizations are figuring out innovative ways to explore different strategies to optimize people management. In their article, IMD talks about various people management tips to combat uncertainty in professional spheres.\nEvaluate Human Behavior\nIt is essential to understand the significance of human behavior and how every individual perceives things differently. Behaviors are deduced from experiences, culture, ideology, education, upbringing, and many related factors. It would be best if you understood that human behavior is multi-hued, and the more you try to analyze others’ behavior, the better you understand their mindset. If project change management is possible, behavior evaluation can help you predict and alleviate potential problems.\nDevelop Transparency\nTransparency creates an environment of trust between professionals. Leaders should establish transparent communication. It enables them to share their ideas, plans, decision milestones, next steps, and constructive feedback with the workforce. Leaders must institute bi-directional communication because it benefits the morale and confidence of professionals.\nInstill a Sense of Ownership\nIn a situation of change or shift within the company, people management can boost your team’s confidence and work attitude if you cultivate a sense of ownership. You should lead by example and assign team members to specific tasks. When you instill a sense of ownership in your team, they will become more confident. You should identify and recognize employees’ concerns in order to achieve mutual success. It would consequently accentuate people management strategies during times of change and uncertainty.\nClick on the link to read the article:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8943705558776855}
+{"content": "UPDATE (12th October 14:17 BST): Comment added from Setl CEO Anthony Culligan.\nBlockchain platform Setl claims it is now capable of processing 1 billion transactions per day, a figure it terms a \"milestone\" for scaling the technology.\nThe firm, which is building a private network of distributed ledgers that can settle cash and assets in real time, says its testnet can now match the volume of non-cash electronic payments made globally.\nWhen announced in July, Setl's network was handling 5,000 transactions per second, which amounts to 432 million a day.\nThe company said in a release:\nWhile blockchain technology is gaining traction as a cheaper, leaner alternative to legacy financial systems – settlement, for example, currently costs firms $65–$80bn annually – bankers remain skeptical about the speed and reputation of open systems such as bitcoin.\nAccording to the 2014 World Payments Report, the top 10 markets make 800 million payments each day, or 9,258 per second. By contrast, bitcoin's blockchain can process under 10 per second. The technology also presents anti money laundering and know your customer risks for these highly-regulated institutions due to its open, pseudonymous nature.\nFull transparency\nSetl, like other 'permissioned' ledgers, is looking to eliminate these risks for banks by requiring all its users to be certified following due diligence. Additionally, regulators will be able to view real-time transactions on Setl – which will function as a series of 'linked' blockchains – with \"full transparency\".\nCEO Anthony Culligan told CoinDesk:\nThe company, which claims to be in discussions with 40 key financial institutions, was co-founded by Peter Randall, former CEO of Chi-X – now the largest equity trading venue in Europe.\nCulligan said Randall had achieved his success by creating consensus amongst a group of participants who would otherwise be in strong competition, adding:\nDISCLOSURE\nThe leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8215258717536926}
+{"content": "Hispanic Heritage Month\nI recently listened to a Podcast a fellow Hispanic coworker sent me called \"Anything for Selena.\" She had recommended it, knowing I was obsessed with Selena Quintanilla and because the podcast's creator spoke to an authentic Latinx experience that both my coworker and I shared as second and third-generation Latinx. The podcast unpacked the assimilation of the American way of life and the distance we both experienced from our Mexican heritage. Although Mexico is only a few hundred miles from where we were raised in the U.S., our connection felt lightyears away. Bridging this distance over time has provided insightful context for my upbringing and helped me find clarity in my identity.\nGrowing up in a Mexican family in South Texas was an eventful experience, to say the least. Every birthday and celebration had a traditional pinata. The whole family meant all cousins, second cousins, third cousins, aunts and uncles, and family friends deemed your \"Tias y Tios.\" There was always food, laughter, music, drinking, and joy. The Texas heat baking the Earth under our feet, the sound of the cicadas in the pecan trees, the smell of the fajitas cooking, the boiling sound of the beans cooking in clay pots are all distinctive details in the memories I hold from my childhood. While my white friends got to enjoy their time off every winter break, we were all busy making tamales for the church orders with our \"tiny hands,\" perfect for spreading masa. Yet, in this mosaic of Texas and Mexican culture that is my identity, a darker side loomed in the shadows that was never discussed. It wasn't because the words didn't exist in Spanish or English; rather, we suppressed the shame and the fear we had of being Mexican in the United States. This shame wasn't something I would uncover and address until years into my healing from an eating disorder and addiction. I remember being raised to be unlike my family that was still very much connected to Mexico, its vibrant beauty, and rich heritage. I didn't contextualize until young adulthood that my grandparents were raised in the Jim Crow south. Because of her dark skin and indigenous features, my great-grandmother rarely left the house because she would have to use segregated accommodations and face discrimination. Even as recent as my high school years, students could be suspended for speaking Spanish outside the classroom. This feeling created a war within me. How much of me is too Mexican, and what parts should I hide? I was not raised with pride for my heritage but instead with fear and apathy. When my extended family members spoke Spanish in our home, it was custom to respond in English. When I asked why we couldn't speak Spanish, I was told, \"you don't need to know Spanish.\" What they were really saying is Spanish is not as valuable as English. This message led me to believe it was acceptable to be Mexican in private, but I had to be American in public. I recently went on a trip to the Equal Justice Institutes Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. There, on full display, was the cruel and honest reality of our nation's past. One ruled by the separation of races. In one section of the museum, there was a wall showing all the signs from Texas’s past. In one of the pictures, I noticed figures that resembled my grandmother, drinking from a segregated fountain with a sign overhead that read \"No Mexicans Allowed.\" At that moment, I wept. For the first time, I had a glimpse into why my grandparents, family, and friends felt so distant from one of the most significant parts of our identities. In the pictures, I was looking at my grandparents' reality, a reality that was never discussed. When I called my grandmother, who is 93, to talk to her about my experience, I could feel the pain through the telephone. She said, \"that is just how it was.\" I didn't push her any further, but felt a piece of my childhood come back to me at that moment. It was one filled with sounds the summer with my family, the food, the music, the laughter, and of course, the joy. This Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to focus on the future for myself and so many Latinx living here in the United States. Our stories are not of a separate America but part of the mosaic of America. As I continue to connect with my heritage, language, and culture, I am finding healing and reconciliation with this unspoken pain in my childhood—my grandparents' and parents' untold story. Today, I am a proud Latinx. I feel less shame for not knowing how to be Mexican enough, or for once being ashamed of my heritage. Today I feel I am one the of many Latinx in the United States relearning who I am and learning to live between the past and a more hopeful and inclusive future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8226232528686523}
+{"content": "Bottom line: Manufacturers, retailers, and consumers have all been plagued by chip shortages since the introduction of Covid-19 last year. These shortages are now being compounded by shortages of products ranging from plastics to the shipping containers used to move goods around the world. As a result, consumers who rely on online shopping to ensure availability may be losing their advantage.\nMany consumers have come to rely on the web to ensure desired products are available and delivered on time for the holidays and other special occasions. Unfortunately for these consumers, this year's online shopping experience may not provide the convenience, advantages, and savings they're typically accustomed to.\nSince 2020, the world's semiconductor shortage has severely impacted the ability to consistently manufacture and purchase goods ranging from computer hardware to automobiles. Not to be outdone by 2020, 2021 has introduced several additional factors that have further strained the already struggling global supply chain. It's no longer just a semiconductor shortage; consumers are now battling pandemic variants along with a shortage of skilled workers, plastics, containers to ship manufactured goods, and even the ports needed to bring these goods to market.\nAt this point, pandemic-related shortages and worker availability come as little surprise to most. The other factors, however, continue to stack up and compound an already painful situation. Steel shipping containers, for example, have become a commodity themselves. But it's their availability, not quantity, creating the issue. Early in the pandemic, canceled trade routes contributed to containers being stranded and unavailable. Today, the ongoing demand to replenish inventories to pre-pandemic levels has driven a spike in container utilization.\nWhile this utilization sounds like a good thing, the increase in container use is bottlenecked by the previously stranded containers as well as 2021's ongoing shipping disruptions that frequently leave hundreds to thousands of containers stranded at sea. Some ships that do reach their destination unimpeded find themselves anchored with nowhere to unload their cargo due to backed-up sea and inland ports already operating at capacity. The result? Goods and materials have no way to move from point A to point B, further straining an already hamstrung global supply chain.\nErratic weather patterns have also impacted supply chain availability. Raw materials required for some plastic production, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and monoethylene (MEG), have been in short supply since 2020. Chemical supplies were further constrained following this year's Gulf Coast ice storm, which adversely impacted the world's largest petrochemical complex, located in Texas. These chemicals are used to produce anything from consumer electronics to food packaging, and the impact from their lack of availability is still being felt across several industries today.\nGiven the number of factors impacting product availability and delivery, consumers are urged to plan ahead, order early, and be prepared with domestically produced alternatives to their desired but unavailable goods.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5991119146347046}
+{"content": "The Different Methods of Sports Betting\nSports betting is the act of placing a bet on the effect and predicting sports outcomes. The typical frequency of sports bets varies by country, with most bets being placed on a weekend for major sporting events. However, some bettors enjoy placing their bets on a regular basis.\nRecently the Internet has provided a valuable resource for sports betting. Gambling sites have sprung up offering a range of sports betting products and services. These sports betting products are often available for download from web sites or as “live” games on the betting exchanges. The betting exchange is a virtual location that allows the sports bookmaker to offer odds and place bets using an Internet-based interface. Betting exchanges differ significantly in the sort of sports they cover; for instance, the Las Vegas sports books are strictly online betting sites, while others such as those in the united kingdom offer both live and online sports betting.\nTo be able to understand sports betting odds one must first understand the idea of “odds”. Odds pertain to the probability a specific event will occur. For instance, a football match against a good defensive team at home in the UK may be likely to win by a certain margin. The football odds reflect this probability and give the sports book the chances of either a win or a loss.\nIt is very important remember that sports betting it’s likely that only one of several factors that influence the odds of a sports bet. They’re used as helpful information or as a means to greatly help place the correct bet. Placing a bet that’s predicated on an incorrect odds is not only disappointing, additionally it is potentially lucrative. In addition, many sports betting exchange websites use “matches” or “series” betting to permit more control and customization. Therefore, along with using the odds, a sports bettor must determine the best betting combinations and decide when to place them.\nIt is often difficult for inexperienced punters to determine when to place their bets. This can lead to placing bets which are on the wrong side of the trend. For instance, in case a bettor has selected a football game having an excellent offensive line, they might bet for a team that may likely score more points than its opponents. If they have selected a football game with a strong defense, they could bet for a team that will likely not score as much points as its opponents. If these decisions are made without adequate research and knowledge, this can t coin 카지노 코인 result in a very unwise investment.\nThe Internet provides many sports betting websites that enable punters to place bets and receive full support from experts. This includes advice and news about teams and players. However, not absolutely all online bookmakers will be as reputable as others. It is important to find a reputable sports betting website. Many punters have been in a position to win money from placing bets on sports betting websites.\nThere is another approach to placing a bet utilizing the parlay method. With the parlay system, one team is chosen, the odds are then when compared to final parlay total and the result is given. For example, if the ultimate total for a football game was $3.00, a single team’s bet on that team would result in a profit of only fifty cents. If the winning team is already listed on the sheet, then one has to pick the best performing team. This may be easier said than done since it requires deep research and knowledge of the player or team being bet on.\nThe ultimate approach to placing sports bets involves a spread. The spread may be the difference between the opening and closing price of another game. A predetermined margin is charged for each point the team must win. If a team must win by at the very least eight points or less, no profit can be made. Thus, it is important to determine the spreads before betting.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8433047533035278}
+{"content": "Concerns expressed about Government’s Plan for Growth\n5 July 2021\nThe Industry and Regulators Committee has written to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Kemi Badenoch MP, with its initial concerns about the Government’s Plan for Growth. The Minister gave evidence to the Committee on the Plan for Growth on Tuesday 8 June.\nLetter: Initial concerns about the Plan for Growth Letter from the Exchequer Secretary, 24 June 2021 Transcript from the meeting with the Exchequer Secretary, 8 June 2021 Recording of the meeting with the Exchequer Secretary, 8 June 2021\nThe Committee identifies three areas where it has concerns: (i) the lack of prioritisation, given the 180 policies and commitments that have been identified; (ii) the lack of reporting, which will inhibit effective parliamentary scrutiny; and (iii) the lack of consultation.\nChair's comments\nLord Hollick, Chair of the Industry and Regulators Committee, commented:\n“It remains unclear what the Government’s priorities are to recover from the pandemic, boost productivity and economic growth, and deliver net zero by 2050. The Plan for Growth fails to outline these priorities.\n“Although the Government has scrapped the Industrial Strategy Council, it has not introduced a system of reporting for the Plan for Growth, which will inhibit effective parliamentary scrutiny. The Government needs to take into account the views of key partners, including businesses large and small, consumers and the devolved administrations.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6022207140922546}
+{"content": "Our Grenadian authorities are committed to delivering robust, inclusive, and sustained growth. They welcome the assessment of recent economic developments within the context of the 2019 Article IV Consultation, which showed further progress toward realizing this goal. They remain cognizant of the many development challenges confronting Grenada related to its small size, openness, narrow economic base, and high susceptibility to natural disasters and climate change. In this context, our authorities reiterate their commitment to implement prudent macroeconomic policies and reforms to further advance their development agenda. They highly value the Fund’s continued engagement and technical assistance and look forward to their constructive engagement in the future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9370332360267639}
+{"content": "Abstract\nRationale: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2/coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has highlighted the serious unmet need for effective therapies that reduce acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) mortality. We explored whether extracellular nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (eNAMPT), a ligand for Toll-like receptor (TLR)4 and a master regulator of innate immunity and inflammation, is a potential ARDS therapeutic target. Methods: Wild-type C57BL/6J or endothelial cell (EC)-cNAMPT\n−/ − knockout mice (targeted EC NAMPT deletion) were exposed to either a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced (“one-hit”) or a combined LPS/ ventilator (“two-hit”)-induced acute inflammatory lung injury model. A NAMPT-specific monoclonal antibody (mAb) imaging probe ( 99mTc-ProNamptor) was used to detect NAMPT expression in lung tissues. Either an eNAMPT-neutralising goat polyclonal antibody (pAb) or a humanised monoclonal antibody (ALT-100 mAb) were used in vitro and in vivo. Results: Immunohistochemical, biochemical and imaging studies validated time-dependent increases in NAMPT lung tissue expression in both pre-clinical ARDS models. Intravenous delivery of either eNAMPT-neutralising pAb or mAb significantly attenuated inflammatory lung injury (haematoxylin and eosin staining, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) protein, BAL polymorphonuclear cells, plasma interleukin-6) in both pre-clinical models. In vitro human lung EC studies demonstrated eNAMPT-neutralising antibodies (pAb, mAb) to strongly abrogate eNAMPT-induced TLR4 pathway activation and EC barrier disruption. In vivo studies in wild-type and EC-cNAMPT −/ − mice confirmed a highly significant contribution of EC-derived NAMPT to the severity of inflammatory lung injury in both pre-clinical ARDS models. Conclusions: These findings highlight both the role of EC-derived eNAMPT and the potential for biologic targeting of the eNAMPT/TLR4 inflammatory pathway. In combination with predictive eNAMPT biomarker and NAMPT genotyping assays, this offers the opportunity to identify high-risk ARDS subjects for delivery of personalised medicine. ASJC Scopus subject areas Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7676589488983154}
+{"content": "The global in-trust sweetpotato collection maintained by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Lima, Peru consists of over 5,000 cultivated sweetpotato accessions maintained as clones in vitro as well as over 1,000 accessions from 67 species of Ipomoea maintained as seed populations. The clonal sweetpotato collection at CIP was initiated in the 1980’s and for 60% of the collection, original material still exists as potted plants in the greenhouse. This provides a unique opportunity where genetic integrity of a clonal collection, maintained in vitro for the past thirty years, can be confirmed by a side-by-side comparison of the same accession from the greenhouse. Initial molecular comparison is done using a set of twenty SSR primers followed by side-by-side comparison in the field using 30 morphological descriptors. Confirmation of identity requires both genetic and morphological analysis as a low percentage of the accessions appear to be duplicates based on SSR yet are morphologically distinct. Historical morphological descriptor data is used as a check to confirm identity and is being used as the sole check for accessions where we do not have original material for comparison. SSR results from 70% of the collection has confirmed that 85% of the in vitro accessions are true-to-type. In vitro accessions which are not true-to-type are reisolated and cleaned of viruses from the confirmed true-to-type greenhouse accessions. Accessions which are true-to-type are fingerprinted using DArTseq to provide a sequence-based fingerprint.\nCitation: Ellis, D.; Barkley, N.; Rossel, G.; Robles, R.; Khan, A.; Kilian, A. 2016. Are you really my clone? Identity verification of the in-trust sweetpotato collection at the International Potato Center. 24. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego (USA). 09-13 Jan 2015. San Diego (USA). PAG. 1 p.\n2016-04-14\nposter", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7167199850082397}
+{"content": "For multiple athletic activities such as jogging, hiking, surfing, dance, water aerobics, yoga, and cycling, sportswear is clothing worn. In certain tasks, activity-specific apparel is used for convenience, functional, and health purposes. Fitness and yoga Apparel fabrics are the advanced lightweight materials that support the wearer during exercise. The market growth is primarily driven by increasing disposable income and a rise in the number of people especially women in fitness activities. Most of these people prefer comfortable, trendy ad quality wear while performing their activities and the rising disposable incomes support them to buy fitness and yoga wear. Moreover, rising health consciousness among the working professionals due to the changing lifestyle and higher work stress has led people to adopt yoga activities which therefore increases the adoption of fitness and yoga wear. Furthermore, the major companies in the market are introducing products with enhanced comfort and vibrant colors to attract women who are the main consumers of the product. Some technological advancements in fitness and yoga wear include the use of nanotechnology fabrics. For instance, DuPont Advanced Materials launched two garments in August 2017 based on DuPont Intexar, a smart athletic apparel platform at Salt Lake City, Utah, the U.S. Both garments have capabilities to capture real-time body data such as real-time ECG depending on the wearer‘s activities. In recent years, there has been a large growth in the number of women participating in physical events, such as yoga and Zumba. For instance, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 19 percent of the U.S. population was engaged in sports and exercise each day in 2017. Male participation was higher (20.2 percent) than the participation rate of women (17.8 percent). This included participation in sports, exercise, and other active leisure activities.\nGlobal Fitness and Yoga Wear Market is valued at approximately USD 31.4 Billion in 2018 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 5.9% over the forecast period 2019-2026 and is estimated to reach USD 50.6 Billion by 2026.\nThe regional analysis of the Global Fitness and Yoga Wear Market is considered for the key regions such as\nAsia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Rest of the World. Owing to the emergence of Asia Pacific as a major manufacturing hub and the growth of e-commerce in the region, the Asia Pacific is projected to hold a significant share of the global market during the forecast period (2020-2027).\nMajor market players included in this report are\nNike Inc, Adidas AG, Under Armour Inc, The Columbia Sportswear Company, Puma SE, V.F.Corporation, Anta Sports Products Limited, Old Navy, Amer Sports Oyj, and Mizuno Corporation. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below: By Product Type: Organic Cotton, Recycled Materials, Others By End-Use: Professional Athletic, Amateur Sport\nTo review the reports, visit\nhttps://www.bizwitresearch.com/ Data drives better decisions Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.697128415107727}
+{"content": "Data from: Divergence of gastropod life history in contrasting thermal environments in a geothermal lakeMagnus P. Johansson, Friederike Ermold, Bjarni K. Kristjánsson & Anssi Laurila\nExperiments using natural populations have provided mixed support for thermal adaptation models, probably because the conditions are often confounded with additional environmental factors like seasonality. The contrasting geothermal environments within Lake Mývatn, northern Iceland, provide a unique opportunity to evaluate thermal adaptation models using closely located natural populations. We conducted laboratory common garden and field reciprocal transplant experiments to investigate how thermal origin influences the life history of Radix balthica snails originating from stable cold...\n1 citation reported since publication in 2016.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9558423161506653}
+{"content": "New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI/SRV Media): Perm State Medical University, regarded as one of the oldest yet leading institutions of medical education in Russia celebrated 105 years of its foundation on 22nd September 2021.\nTo mark the occasion, Perm State Medical University is offering scholarships worth USD 1500 for the admission of Indian students. Students can avail this scholarship at the time of admission via Rus Education which is the university's exclusive partner for the admission of students from India.\nThe students can avail the benefits of this offer within 105 hours starting from 21st September 2021, 10:00 AM to 25th September 2021, 7:00 PM IST. Over the past few decades, the university has been gaining tremendous popularity especially among the international students seeking an affordable yet high-quality medical education abroad.\nA major group of international students at Perm State Medical University comes from India. At present, there are approximately 1300 Indian medical students who are currently enrolled at the university to pursue their MBBS in Russia. Apart from its global reputation, the many features of the university that are favoured by international students include affordable fee structure, low cost of living in the region, trained faculties, use of advanced pedagogical techniques and much more.\nEstablished in 1916 during the Soviet era, the over a century-old university has been a witness of changing times, ideologies, educational and medical practices in Russia.The Perm State Medical University, named after the State Prize winner and academicians E.A. Wagner was established as a part of the medical faculty of the state university. The first batch consisted of 350 students. In esteemed contrast to this, today the university facilitates not only to the thousands of local students but also caters to the hundreds of international students.\nDuring its journey of 105 years, the university has achieved several milestones in various fields including academic as well as non-academic regards. The esteemed faculty of Perm State Medical University had been awarded \"The Gratitude of the President of the Russian Federation\" in 2007. The campus of the university has been honoured with \"Best campus\" by the Moscow Mayor's Prize. The furnished hostel of the university has won the title of \"Best student hostel\" at a national level.\nApart from all these national recognition, Perm State Medical University has also been acknowledged globally in recent years for its outstanding performance in imparting quality medical education. The university has been ranked among the best universities in the Eurasian region, compiled by the British publication Times Higher Education in 2018, QS University Rankings 2015 and Forbes Education, Russia, in 2021.\nPerm State Medical University is one of those few universities of Russia which uses robotic learning methodology for international students. Commonly referred to as Promobot Training, the university's humanoid, named Yuri, often acts as the means of learning and assessment for the students.\nWith a legacy of 105 years, the university is constantly upgrading its tools and techniques to suit the present-day needs with a futuristic approach. The use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc is constantly being involved in the teaching-learning methodologies.\nAll these attributes of the Perm State Medical University make it a popular choice for the medical students for MBBS in Russia. During these 105 years, approximately 50,000 have achieved their dream of being a doctor and another 5000 are in the process of the same.\nThe university has collaboration with 25 universities across 15 countries like Germany, Italy, USA, France, China, Canada and more. For Indian students, Perm State Medical University, as a partner of Rus Education, offers an opportunity to the students to complete their observership during their summer break in leading hospital chains such as Max Healthcare.\nPerm State Medical University looks forward to expanding its reach to fulfil even more dreams in the coming years and fulfil its responsibility to provide excellence.\nIndian students are requested to visit the official website of their exclusive admission partners in India - Rus Education for more information or call their student helpline number 1800-833-3338 for more details.\nFor more information visit:This story is provided by SRV Media. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (ANI/SRV Media)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5806676149368286}
+{"content": "Deriving data-driven insights to gain a competitive edge\nThe financial services industry irrevocably and monumentally changed in the last ten years due to digital disruption. The past five years brought a higher level of innovative digital technologies than ever before. Digital transformation combined with the industry’s highly regulated nature has led to an exponential increase in the content that firms deal with, such as regulatory publications, KYC docs (e.g., passports and payslips), claim forms, application forms, leases, and other documents. These are in addition to the mountains of internal documentation stuck in silos, which hinders legacy financial institutions from using it to drive business decisions.\nInternal data needs to be combined with public domain data to enable banks, asset management companies, and hedge funds to drive personalized customer experiences and identify ways for alpha generation while ensuring efficient operations to reduce costs.\nThe rise of FinTechs, which operate outside the barriers of legacy systems in a digital-only environment, has accelerated the pressure on financial institutions. While financial institutions have come a long way in implementing machine learning and AI, these are limited mainly to structured datasets.\nSome of the challenges that firms face when dealing with unstructured content include\nHandling many unstructured documents such as identity and address proofs, payslips, property documents, valuations, contracts, etc., in various formats with varying levels of quality.\nManually processing the documentation limits scalability; about 30–40% of the time is spent on noncore automatable tasks.\nAcquiring unstructured public data at scale within the compliance framework.\nInformation requiring manual cross-referencing with original documentation across databases, third-party providers, government agencies, and customer-supplied data.\nOur text and public data intelligence solutions enabled by our Straive Data Platform (SDP) can help financial organizations mine their unstructured data by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and NLP and automate integrating unstructured data into their business processes.\nStraive enables banks to manage unstructured data from loan documents, application forms, payslips, property documents, regulatory documents, etc., and public sources such as social media, government registries, and watchlists.\nWe enable investment banks, asset and wealth managers, hedge funds to generate alpha by acquiring alternative data and manage regulatory risk such as LIBOR transition.\nOur ESG services focus on helping you derive intelligence and value from unstructured data sources to make it consumable and improve any ESG rating framework.\nStraive enables financial institutors to automate and enhance their existing processes in AML and KYC through adverse media monitoring, watchlist consolidation, and enhanced KYC.\nOur solutioning team is eager to know about your challenge and how we can help.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.873569667339325}
+{"content": "One of the things I realized early after starting my diversity and inclusion consulting and speaking practice was that many young professionals weren’t feeling like they got the benefit of training and education that higher level professionals were receiving.\nSo, I knew I wanted to start building out some opportunities specifically geared toward young professionals and the early learning journey around inclusive culture and relationship-building.\nIn the summer of 2019 I planned and hosted EMERGENT, a full day summit organized around 3 tenets:\nembraceSELF: leadership through the lens of discovering realities, who we really are, why that matters, and how we energize our and others’ journeys with it empowerOTHERS: leadership through the lens of sharing stories, leaning into and learning from multiple perspectives, and unearthing unexpected commonalities embarkTOGETHER: leadership through the lens of leveraging diversity, creating collaborations that work, and forging partnerships around shared vision\nWe spent the day in roundtable conversations, exploring these ideas through our own perspectives and the experiences of a diverse table-leader group.\nWe also heard from DSW CEO Roger Rawlins. He won over the audience with his transparent talk, humble presence, and accessible personality.\nOver 200 young professionals gathered for the day, from over 50 companies, and the energy in the room was abundant and inspirational.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9868752360343933}
+{"content": "The Irish Congress of Trade Unions and IBEC launched the Reasonable Accommodation Passport scheme. The passport system provides a confidential live record of the barriers people face and the accommodations that have been agreed to prevent or reduce its impact in the workplace.\nThis Passport is a tool to support individuals in fulfilling their potential and contributing to their own success and that of the organisation. It is hoped that it will form one of the supports to encourage the employment of people with disabilities and open up conversations around reasonable accommodation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8252019882202148}
+{"content": "Member Since 2021\nKuroshio Consulting Inc.\nIllinois\nKrishna Kutty is the Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Kuroshio Consulting Inc., a boutique management consultancy, based in Chicago, IL. Krishna has 17+ years of experience in shaping business strategies and delivering top-and bottom-line results in complex, global, and heavily regulated industries. She specializes in supporting clients across North America on large-scale M&A/divestitures, turnarounds, process re-engineering, and digital transformations across the health care, pharmaceutical, energy, and manufacturing sectors.\nTo figure out the details of the hybrid model, executives need to determine the specifics, such as the level of centralization, the days of the week for remote work, roles that could be fully remote, costs, etc.\nA conversation with an underperforming employee is a delicate situation that must be handled with care. If you want to ensure you and your team have a healthy work-life balance, try these strategies for shortening the amount of time you’re devoting to your desk. Leading a remote team can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can keep your team aligned and productive no matter where they’re located. Don't let multiple projects or big goals overwhelm you; instead, learn to prioritize and keep moving forward. Building a successful brand is all about creating and engaging a community around your business.\nMost organizations have specific rules and protocols workers are expected to follow, as well as carefully developed missions and visions that are intended to guide the entire team's actions. However, employees won't just blindly follow these rules if the leaders who established them aren't modeling that behavior themselves.\nStress is a natural part of life, but it doesn't have to derail your focus and productivity. Writing informative content can set you and your organization up as experts in your industry—but only if it provides real value to your audience.\nTry deploying these guidelines as you start to think about what and how to delegate.\nFeeling like you don’t belong in the position you’ve achieved in your professional life can have a negative impact on your mental and emotional well-being, but there are ways to boost your confidence in your intrinsic abilities and qualifications.\nKuroshio Consulting Inc. is a boutique management consulting firm founded by two minority and female entrepreneurs, located in Chicago, IL. We bring 38+ years of combined experience to serve clients across North America. We focus on providing practical and sustainable services tailored to your organization, at a reasonable fee, with a team that will support you from start to finish. Kuroshio brings a unique set of capabilities and services to support your needs: strategy development and planning; M&A and divestiture due diligence, planning, and management; operating model design and implementation; cost transformation; operational, functional, and digital transformations; and organizational change management. We serve client organizations in these industries: oil/gas; manufacturing; healthcare systems and services; pharmaceuticals and life sciences; legal services; and non-profit organizations.\nTechnology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7657445669174194}
+{"content": "An\nIowa month-to-month lease agreement is executed by a landlord of residential property and their tenant to enter into a rental arrangement with no specified end date. This type of periodic lease is commonly applied after a fixed-term lease has ended and the parties wish to continue the lease without committing to another full year. The tenant’s duties and responsibilities as they pertain to the rental unit are no different from those governed by a one-year lease agreement. Either party can end a month-to-month agreement as long as they provide proper notice. Notice for terminating (§ 562A.34(2)) – Thirty (30) Days Tenant screening – Iowa Rental Application Realtor Version Residential Lease or Month-to-Month Rental Agreement – Brokers licensed with the Iowa Association of REALTORS® may use this lease to establish a fixed-term or month-to-month rental agreement.\nDownload: PDF\nThe landlord must disclose to the tenant if the rental property is listed in the CERCLIS database.\nThe landlord is required to provide the tenant with the contact information of any individuals who are authorized to manage the property and receive notices.\nIf the rental unit was built before 1978, the tenant must be informed in writing about the presence of lead-based paint on the property.\nThe tenant must be informed if there are any shared utility charges, as well as how these charges will be billed and divided between the parties.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8745925426483154}
+{"content": "Gross-Hemmi MH, Fekete C, Post MWM, Scheel-Sailer A, Schwegler U, Brinkhof MWG: Detecting subgroups in social participation among individuals living with spinal cord injury: a longitudinal analysis of community survey data. Spinal Cord, published online: 14.01.2021.\nBorg SJ, Geraghty T, Arora M, Foster M, Marshall R, Nunn A, Middleton JW. Employment outcomes following spinal cord injury: a population-based cross-sectional study in Australia. Spinal Cord. 2021.\nAbstract\nWork and employment play a crucial role in the social participation and integration of all members of society. Gainful employment generates income and can contribute to one's self-fulfillment and self-esteem.\nIt is, therefore, of paramount importance to gain a better understanding of the work and employment situation faced by persons with disabilities. Our research focuses on the various determinants and consequences of vocational (re)integration of persons with SCI.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6946718692779541}
+{"content": "Evaluation refers to a continuous process of making value judgements based on both qualitative and quantitative data collected over a period of time.\nKey Points Important Points Other aims of Evaluation Practices should be:\nHence, it could be concluded that evaluation practices should aim at identifying students needs and requirements.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9989164471626282}
+{"content": "Date Statistic For Current Month Previous Month\nFriday, October 1, 2021 Markit Canada Manufacturing PMI: 9:30 am Sept The IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dipped to a seasonally adjusted 57.0 in September from 57.2 in August, but not far off March's record-setting pace of 58.5. The index registered 57.2 in August, up from 56.2 in July. The latest reading extended the period of growth to 14 successive months, with the latest expansion the fourth quickest in the near 11-year history of the survey.\nMonday, October 4, 2021 Building Permits: 8:30am Aug The total value of building permits in Canada decreased 2.1% to $9.7 billion in August. . The total value of building permits in Canada decreased 3.9% to $9.9 billion in July.\nTuesday, October 5, 2021 Canadian International Merchandise Trade: 8:30am Aug Canada's merchandise exports increased 0.8% in August, while imports decreased 1.4%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world remained in a surplus position, widening from $736 million in July to $1.9 billion in August. In July, Canada's merchandise imports rose 4.2% and exports increased 0.6%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade surplus narrowed from $2.6 billion in June to $778 million in July.\nFriday, October 8, 2021 Labour Force Survey: 8:30am Sept Employment rose by 157,000 (+0.8%) in September, the fourth consecutive monthly increase. The unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points to 6.9% Employment rose by 90,000 (+0.5%) in August, the third consecutive monthly increase. The unemployment rate fell 0.4 percentage points to 7.1%.\nFriday, October 8, 2021 IVEY Purchasing Managers Index: 10:00am Sept The PMI registered at 70.4 for September, up from 66 in August and 54.3 in September 2020. The index leaped to 66, towering over July’s 56.4, but down from the 67.8 reading in August 2020.\nThursday, October 14, 2021 Monthly Survey of Manufacturing: 8:30am Sept Manufacturing sales rose 0.5% to $60.3 billion in August on higher sales of petroleum and coal, chemicals and primary metals. Manufacturing sales declined 1.5% in July. Decreases in the wood product and in the aerospace product and parts industries were primarily responsible for the overall drop.\nFriday, October 15, 2021 Wholesale Trade: 8:30am Aug Wholesale sales increased 0.3% in August, reflecting mixed results among wholesale subsectors. Wholesale trade fell for the second consecutive month, down 2.1% in July. This decline was due to a 12.4% decrease in sales of building materials and supplies.\nFriday, October 15, 2021 CREAstats - MLS Sales: 8:30am Sept National home sales rose 0.9% on a month-over-month basis in September. National home sales edged back 0.5% on a month-over-month basis in August.\nMonday, October 18, 2021 Canada's International Transactions in Securities: 8:30am Aug --- Foreign investors acquired $14.2 billion of Canadian securities in July, led by purchases of government debt securities. At the same time, Canadian investors reduced their holdings of foreign securities by $4.7 billion.\nMonday, October 18, 2021 Housing Starts: 8:15am Sept --- The trend in housing starts was 283,971 units in August 2021, down from 286,076 units in July 2021, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation\nWednesday, October 20, 2021 Consumer Price Index: 8:30am Sept --- CPI rose 4.1% on a year-over-year basis in August, up from a 3.7% gain in July. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.4% in August.\nThursday, October 21, 2021 New Housing Price Index: 8:30am Sept --- Nationally, prices for new homes rose 0.7% in August, continuing the upward trend that began in May 2020.\nFriday, October 22, 2021 Retail Trade: 8:30am Aug --- Retail sales fell 0.6% to $55.8 billion in July.\nWednesday, October 27, 2021 BoC Interest Rate Decision: 10:00am Oct --- The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of 0.25%, with the Bank Rate at 0.5% and the deposit rate at 0.25%\nThursday, October 28, 2021 Payroll Employment, Earnings and Hours: 8:30am Aug --- Payroll employment—or the number of employees receiving pay or benefits from their employer—increased by 324,800 (+2.0%) in July, the largest monthly increase since September 2020.\nFriday, October 29, 2021 Industrial Product Price Index: 8:30am Sept --- The Industrial Product Price Index declined 0.3% month over month in August, but was up 14.3% from August 2020.\nFriday, October 29, 2021 Raw Materials Price Index: 8:30am Sept --- The Raw Materials Price Index decreased 2.4% month over month in August, yet rose 27.7% compared with the same month in 2020.\nFriday, October 29, 2021 GDP: 8:30am Aug --- Real GDP edged down 0.1% in July, as gains in services-producing industries were more than offset by declines in goods-producing industries.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9503450393676758}
+{"content": "A1 Journal article (refereed) Toward a holistic understanding of pastoralism (2021) Manzano, P., Burgas, D., Cadahía, L., Eronen, J. T., Fernández-Llamazares, Á., Bencherif, S., Holand, Ø., Seitsonen, O., Byambaa, B., Fortelius, M., Fernández-Giménez, M. E., Galvin, K. A., Cabeza, M., & Stenseth, N. C. (2021). Toward a holistic understanding of pastoralism. One Earth, 4(5), 651-665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2021.04.012 JYU authors or editors Publication details\nAll authors or editors: Manzano, Pablo; Burgas, Daniel; Cadahía, Luis; Eronen, Jussi T.; Fernández-Llamazares, Álvaro; Bencherif, Slimane; Holand, Øystein; Seitsonen, Oula; Byambaa, Bayarmaa; Fortelius, Mikael; et al.\nJournal or series: One Earth\nISSN: 2590-3322\neISSN: 2590-3322\nPublication year: 2021\nVolume: 4\nIssue number: 5\nPages range: 651-665\nPublisher: Cell Press\nPublication country: United States\nPublication language: English\nPublication open access: Not open\nPublication channel open access:\nAbstract\nPastoralism is globally significant in social, environmental, and economic terms. However, it experiences crises rooted in misconceptions and poor interdisciplinary understanding, while being largely overlooked in international sustainability forums and agendas. Here, we propose a transdisciplinary research approach to understand pastoralist transitions using (1) social, economic, and environmental dimensions, (2) diverse geographic contexts and scales to capture emerging properties, allowing for cross-system comparisons, and (3) timescales from the distant past to the present. We provide specific guidelines to develop indicators for this approach, within a social-ecological resilience analytical framework to understand change. Distinct systems undergo similar transitions over time, crossing critical thresholds and then either collapsing or recovering. Such an integrated view of multidimensional interactions improves understanding of possible tipping points, thereby supporting better-informed decision making. The need for a paradigm shift in pastoralism science and policy is pressing. This research approach, including participatory methods, can provide the solutions urgently needed.\nFree keywords: pastoralism; global change; sustainability dimensions; traditional knowledge; indicators; gradients\nContributing organizations Ministry reporting: Yes\nPreliminary JUFO rating: 1", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8577924966812134}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground: Survivor-focused care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) childhood cancer survivors (CCS) often involves their parents. Recognizing the importance of parents in the ongoing care of CCS, our study sought to identify key aspects of a successful transition for CCS from pediatric- to adult-centered care from the parent perspective. Methods: We conducted qualitative interviews with 26 parents of CCS who were receiving care in the long-term follow-up (LTFU) clinic at a single institution. We used a semi-structured interview protocol with the parents and conducted a thematic content analysis. Results: Using a constant comparison approach, data revealed three primary themes regarding parents’ perspectives toward ensuring a seamless transition from pediatric- to adult-centered follow-up care: (1) the transition needs to include seamless communication between all involved parties, (2) survivors need to demonstrate sufficient health care self-efficacy in order to achieve a successful transition, and (3) the survivor-focused care should include support for survivors’ overall well-being, including financial and health insurance literacy. Conclusions: For parents of AYA CCS, the optimal pediatric to adult care transition model should include mechanisms that facilitate communication between parents, CCS, and survivor-focused providers while also supporting self-efficacy and financial literacy as it relates to health insurance.\nBibliographical notePublisher Copyright:\n© 2021 The Authors. Cancer Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.\nKeywords Childhood cancer survivor transition qualitative parent", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9935986995697021}
+{"content": "Everyone who has reflexology finds it incredibly relaxing! We believe that ‘stress’ is the root cause of many symptoms such as skin, sleeping, and digestive issues. Alleviate that stress and often your symptoms go away.\nWomen with PMS, irregular periods, stress, anxiety, stomach problems, headaches etc come to see us for Reflexology.\nBalance – Reflexology is a wonderful way of maintaining your body’s healthy balance and general wellbeing, reducing the stresses and tensions that come with busy lifestyles and giving us a space to reflect on the mind as well as the body.\nRelaxation – Reflexology can induce a deep state of relaxation, which improves the effectiveness of the treatment. Relaxing helps relieve tension and aids circulation, increasing the flow of nutrients, oxygen and energy to all parts of the body, and helping with the removal of toxins.\nHealth – While it is not a cure, Reflexology can be particularly helpful in managing many health conditions, especially constant or recurring ones that we might have come to accept over time as being a normal part of life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8452949523925781}
+{"content": "Resources\nIn this webinar, staff from two PNs and the Urban Institute assert that a robust case management system is essential to tracking progress and improving youth and family outcomes. The presenters share best practices for case management systems based in Results-Based Accountability framework that...\nThis video emphasizes the need for collecting data to successfully implement place-based initiatives, like Promise Neighborhoods. The blog includes a video that serves as a guide to improving a comprehensive community change initiative.\nThis document accompanies the Six Steps to Success: Collecting and Using Performance Data in Place-Based Initiatives. It is an anottated list of resources discussed in the brief \"Six Steps to Success\".\nThis brief summarizes six key steps for collecting and using data to track and improve the performance and results of major place-based initiatives. It draws on the twelve implementation grantees in the US Department of Education’s Promise Neighborhood initiative, as well as lessons learned from...\nThis brief provides a framework for designing evaluations for ED's Promise Neighborhoods and HUD's Choice Neighborhoods. The brief includes information on selecting key research questions, explores different research approaches, and recommends components an effective evaluation strategy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.989646315574646}
+{"content": "Public procurement is becoming increasingly complex as more demands are placed on procurement professionals. These range from delivering goods, services and public works that underpin public services, to ensuring the resilience and productivity of processes, and implementing strategic policy goals. For some time, governments have used procurement as a strategic tool to deliver on several policy fronts, such as supporting the green transition, implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and, more broadly, inclusive growth. In recent years, policy makers have increasingly sought to tap its potential to advance public objectives. Expectations have evolved from achieving value for money to providing tangible benefits to citizens. The purchase of essential goods at the height of the COVID-19 crisis has illustrated the complexities and pressures faced by public buyers, and has demonstrated how procurement is vital to the functioning of fundamental public services, such as health and infrastructure. Public procurement will also be critical in the post-COVID era to support targeted public investment in infrastructure and include environmental and climate change considerations into recovery plans.\nEmphasising capacity and professionalisation is one of the principles of the OECD Recommendation on Public Procurement, and the quality of outcomes is closely linked to the level of professionalisation of procurement practitioners. At a minimum, public buyers need legal, economic and market knowledge to fulfil their tasks but, increasingly, they need commercial, soft and other job-related skills to perform effectively. Countries are already strengthening their public procurement workforces. For instance, New Zealand developed several initiatives to empower procurement practitioners, starting with assessing organisational capacity through the Procurement Capability Index. Nevertheless, capacity gaps remain among public procurement staff across OECD countries (OECD, 2019a).\nOECD countries are using several targeted measures to professionalise their public procurement. For instance, 14 out of 33 OECD countries surveyed in 2020 (42%) had introduced competency models, which define the critical skills necessary to accomplish a given procurement function, compared to 30% in 2018 (Table 8.10). ProcurCompEU, newly developed by the EU, is a procurement competency framework consisting of a suite of scalable tools available for countries to use. Other OECD countries define entry requirements to meet contracting authorities’ needs. For instance, staff in Colombia require previous experience, or basic or specialised training, depending on the job profile. Mandatory training, as used in Korea, is another approach to ensuring suitable skills. Finally, certification frameworks to enhance procurement professionalisation are gaining traction in OECD countries: 6 out 29 countries (21%) used them in 2018, compared to 12 out of 33 (36%) in 2020 (Table 8.10). For example, Chile requires a certification process for procurement officials with four competency levels to encourage skills development.\nOECD countries also increasingly recognise public procurement as a standalone profession: 13 out of 33 (39%) did so in 2020, compared to 33% in 2018 (OECD, 2019b and Figure 8.11). This allows countries to attract and retain qualified personnel on a dedicated career track, allowing them to grow professionally or be rewarded based on performance. For example, France has formally added the public procurement job family to its Inter-ministerial Directory of State Professions (\nRépertoire Interministériel des Métiers de l’Etat). Importantly, 27 out of 33 OECD countries (82%) rely on collaboration to improve the capacity of procurement entities (Figure 8.12) through specialised training institutions, joint research programmes and co-operation with universities, among others. Austria has developed a European Training Programme for central purchasing bodies in collaboration with Vienna University of Economics and Business.\nOECD (2019a),\nReforming Public Procurement: Progress in Implementing the 2015 OECD Recommendation, OECD Public Governance Reviews, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/1de41738-en.\nOECD (2019b),\nGovernment at a Glance 2019, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/8ccf5c38-en.\n8.10. Data for Colombia, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States are not available for 2018. Data for Canada, Iceland, Luxembourg and the United States are not available for 2020.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8952703475952148}
+{"content": "Africa: Women’s Health Day 2022 | February 24, 2022\nAHB organises the Africa Health business Symposium (AHBS) which is a pan-African conference that sits at the heart of the African healthcare scene. Via AHBS, AHB has set the pace towards constructive working relationships between the public and private sector, creating a more enabling environment for the private health sector on the African continent. In 2020 and 2021, via a virtual platform, the AHBS brought together key stakeholders in the healthcare development sector, including influential public and business leaders, experts, investors and entrepreneurs for a series of webinars – facilitating the sharing of insights and lessons learned. In early 2022 AHBS organises the:\nThe role of the private sector in advancing women’s health in Africa 24th February, 2022\nWomen in Africa are the pillars of their families and communities. They serve as the life-givers, mothers, peacemakers, entrepreneurs and the providers of care for children and the elderly. However, they bear a disproportionately large share of the global disease burden and death. It is therefore crucial that we protect and promote the health of women on the continent – with a focus on quality, affordability and equity – for the wellbeing and development of both current and future generations. Additionally, significant socioeconomic benefits can be derived from improving women’s healthcare in Africa. Representing over 50% of a continent’s human resources, women’s health in Africa also has major implications on the overall development of Africa.\nThe GHA is a strategic partner of the Africa Women’s Health Day 2022", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8723958134651184}
+{"content": "The overall volume of Bitcoin held by long-term holders has reached an all-time high of 80.5% of the circulating supply, according to the recent data published by Glassnode.\nApart from the record number of coins held the long-term Bitcoin holders, the BTC lightning network also saw significant growth during the last week. “Bitcoin Lightning Network metrics continue hitting all-time-highs this week. Lightning Node count hits 15.6k. The total channel count is up to 73k. Channel capacity is up 22% in Sept to 2,904 BTC,” Yann and Jan, co-founders of Glassnode, mentioned on Twitter.\nDuring the recent bull market of 2020/21, approximately 12.3% of the circulating Bitcoin supply was accumulated by the long-term holders. The recent data from Glassnode indicates that BTC owners are still not willing to sell their crypto assets.\n“We can also see that the relative Bitcoin supply held by Short-term Holders has reached an all-time low of 20% of circulating supply. This is a rare occurrence that has historically described the late-stage accumulation periods of bear markets by the smarter money,” Glassnode mentioned in the report.\nBitcoin Exchange Supply Ratio\nThe Bitcoin supply on leading digital exchanges has reached its lowest level in more than two years. Several crypto exchanges saw significant BTC outflows in the last few days. “The exchange net position change metric demonstrates a clear change in character and market preference following March 2020. The market shifted from a regime of dominant inflows to outflows. July to September has been a historically significant period of net outflows, ranging between 80k and 100k BTC/month,” Glassnode highlighted.\nYesterday, Whale Alert highlighted a Bitcoin transaction worth $64 million from digital exchange Binance to crypto wallet Xapo. A BTC whale account moved 1,500 coins on Monday 27 September at 22:03 UTC. Historically, significant outflows from crypto exchange to digital wallets impacted the price of the world’s largest digital currency positively due to a drop in the liquid supply of Bitcoin.\nSource: Read Full Article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6228250861167908}
+{"content": "Summary: Researchers have identified significant differences in gene activity between the anterior and posterior areas of the hippocampus. Genes associated with depression and other mood disorders are more active in the anterior hippocampus, while genes linked to cognitive disorders, such as ASD, are more active in the posterior hippocampus.\nSource: UT Southwestern Medical Center.\nA study of gene activity in the brain’s hippocampus, led by UT Southwestern researchers, has identified marked differences between the region’s anterior and posterior portions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.70805823802948}
+{"content": "When starting a new grant application, early career and established scientists note that access to funded grants in the same category is critical to their success. Funded examples demonstrate how to communicate scientific approaches, how to write specific grant sections, and how reviewers evaluate proposals. Typically, funded grants were obtained from friends and colleagues, but access was uneven and difficult for some grant programs. To meet this need,\nthe Office of Physician-Scientist and Scientist Development (OPSSD) has created a secure library to house funded grant applications for access by Yale faculty, trainees and students. The grant library will host grant applications for a variety of funding mechanisms including fellowships, career development awards, research grants, and program grants. Since establishing the grant library, OPSSD has focused on collecting NIH grants that are funded by K and T funding mechanisms, and more than 65 faculty have agreed to have their grants included. During the first year, OPSSD will focus on collecting NIH grant applications but plans to expand to grant applications from other federal agencies, foundations and internal funding mechanisms in the future.\nThe grant library is designed to minimize the burden for those who deposit applications. Those with eligible funded grants receive an invitation to consent to include their application in the library upon funding. If they agree to contribute their grant, they are asked to provide reviews and/or a summary statement and OPSSD works with the Office of Sponsored Projects to obtain a copy of the application. Those who deposit grants specify whether the entire grant, or just specific sections such as the specific aims and research strategy are included. OPSSD redacts salary and/or sensitive information prior to the grant application being added to the library, and investigators have the opportunity to review the grant prior to access by others. They can also specify that their grant be embargoed for a period of time after deposition to protect intellectual property.\nGrants are stored in a secure library with access restricted to Yale faculty, trainees, and students who request access to grants within a specific funding mechanism. Individuals accessing the library must agree to a code of conduct which specifies that grant contents are confidential and cannot be shared, that no text can be duplicated in applications, and that those who access the library may be subject to review of new applications to ensure compliance with the code of conduct. Access to individual grant applications is recorded by the library.\nKeith Choate, MD, PhD, associate dean for physician-scientist development and director of OPSSD, says of the grants library, “we’re excited to launch this resource for the community. It’s clear that initial funding success is enhanced by access to prior funded awards, and we’re hopeful that the grants library will enable investigators to prepare focused applications responsive to funding agencies. We look forward to expanding the library in the coming months to additional mechanisms, with a particular focus on R01 applications.”\nIndividuals who would like to access to the grant library or deposit a grant can contact OPSSD at OPSSD@yale.edu.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7733545899391174}
+{"content": "Drawing from the work of Schon (1983), early learning reflective practice involves teachers thoughtfully considering the children’s experiences of learning in conjunction with thinking deeply about teaching. Engaging in reflection should be part of practice both at the individual level and within a group. When we engage in collaborative reflective practice over time, we gain new knowledge and our perspectives can change (Dietze & Kashin, 2012). A tool that can support reflective practice is the use of a professional journal (Loughran, 2002). Do you have a journal? Do you find it useful? If you have not yet begun to use a professional journal, consider it as an important step to supporting your ability to be reflective. Your reflections in your journal will become part of your documentation that can be analyzed and interpreted to help you discover the curriculum path you and the children will be taking. Another tool is called the DATA method (O’Connor & Diggins, 2002). It is adapted here to align with outdoor play and learning.\nin detail an outdoor play experience that you found particularly intriguing such as the child who was building an enclosure for the forest gnomes. Describe the experience examining the underlying values such as the image of the child as capable and competent to use their imagination and to engage in schema play. Analyze about additional sources of knowledge that can help you make more sense and more meaning from the experience such as talking to the child’s family and the other teachers. Is the child making other types of enclosures? Has the child expressed an interest in gnomes prior? Theorize by providing additional opportunities for the child to explore enclosures and launch a test with a trial balloon to see if this is a real interest for this child and perhaps for the rest of the group. Act\nSimplifying the framework proposed by Rolfe, Freshwater & Jasper (2001) can also serve as a guide for reflection. This tool, developed for helping professions such as nurses, involves three components: what, so what and now what? By using this framework as a way to reflect upon documentation it can lead to curriculum decisions. The framework has been adapted to include another component “What about the what?” to encourage even deeper thinking.\nClick on the words below to reveal more information.\nWhat?\nThis is an objective question that asks you to describe what you saw or heard.\nWhat about the What?\nThis is a reflective question that asks you to consider why you choose to record and document a particular situation. How did it make you feel? As you examine the documentation, what makes you smile or what tugs at your heartstrings?\nSo What?\nThis is an interpretative question. What are you learning about the child’s learning processes and what are you learning about your own teaching? How does this situation connect to the child’s prior experience or knowledge? How does it connect to your prior experience or knowledge?\nNow What?\nThis is a decision question. Where will you go next? How will this inform your practice? How will you use your knowledge/experience to plan for the children’s outdoor play experiences or to plan for a long-term project investigation?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6536170244216919}
+{"content": "Using digital conversation data already at your fingertips, you can take a proactive approach to understand the heartbeat of your organization:\nIT leaders face a new set of challenges as they look to drive productivity and business impact in a fully digital and often distributed work environment. To stay ahead of the curve, these leaders must find a way to engage and support the organization’s most valuable asset: their people.\nThe CIO not only owns the collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and others to enable work to continue, but they also sit on a massive data set that, if managed well, provides the keys to driving employee engagement and satisfaction.\nLearn how Innovative CIOs are leveraging digital conversation data to derive insights that support a human-centered workplace.\n111 Liberty Street, Suite 102\nColumbus, OH 43215", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9809261560440063}
+{"content": "New York Department of Financial Services Announces a $1.8 Million Settlement with Two Life Insurers for Data Breach Violations\nThe New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) recently announced that it has entered into a Consent Order with two affiliated life insurers for alleged violations of New York’s Cybersecurity Regulation (the “NY Cybersecurity Regulation”). The NYDFS conducted an investigation and determined that the two life insurers (the “Companies”) had been the subject of two phishing attacks in 2018 and 2019, which compromised the email accounts of several of the Companies’ employees, providing access to a significant amount of sensitive and personal data of their customers. The NYDFS indicated that its investigation revealed the Companies allegedly violated the NY Cybersecurity Regulation by failing to implement MultiFactor Authentication (“MFA”) without implementing reasonably equivalent or more secure access controls approved in writing by the Companies. Additionally, the NYDFS alleged the Companies falsely certified compliance with the NY Cybersecurity Regulation in 2018 because MFA was not fully implemented. The NYDFS also alleged that the two data breaches resulted in the exposure of numerous non-public personal data belonging to the Companies’ customers.\nUnder the Consent Order, the Companies agreed to: (1) pay a $1.8 million monetary penalty to the State of New York; (2) conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment within 120 days of the effective date of the Consent Order and submit the assessment results to the NYDFS; and (3) have an independent third party audit conducted of current MFA controls and submit the results to the NYDFS within 120 days of the effective date of the Consent Order to ensure the Companies’ cybersecurity programs fully comply with the NY Cybersecurity Regulation.\nThe NY Cybersecurity Regulation became effective in March 2017, and it has served as a model to other states, as well as the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Insurance Data Security Model Law (“Model Security Law”), which applies to insurers, insurance agents, third party administrators and other entities licensed by the state insurance departments. The Model Security Law requires insurance entities to establish and maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of their Information Systems, as well as any consumer non-public information.\nAdditionally, the Model Security Law requires covered entities to (1) certify compliance with the Model Security Act annually, (2) have a written incident response plan, (3) develop and maintain a comprehensive written security program based on the entity’s risk assessment, and (4) conduct risk management and risk assessment activities, including employee training and maintaining updates to network systems.\nThe Model Security Law or related legislation has been adopted in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6388261318206787}
+{"content": "The Rivian R1T Owners Manual hints that the all-electric pickup could essentially be considered a heavy-duty truck. Several details in the Rivian R1T Owners Manual hint at this, but the main one would be the all-electric pickup’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 8,532 lbs.\nAccording to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), trucks weighing between 8,501 to 10,000 lbs. are classified as EPA Class 2b. The Rivian R1T could then be considered a three-fourth ton heavy-duty pickup truck based on its GVWR classification. The classification puts the Rivian R1T in the same category as the Ford-250, Chevy 2500, and Ram 2500. For some perspective, Ford calls the Ford-250 its “Super Duty” truck, and it’s made to handle work and loads the F-150 can not.\nA comparison between the GVWR of popular pickup trucks and the Rivian R1T is listed below, courtesy of\nThe Fast Lane Truck. Rivian R1T: GVWR = 8,532 lbs Toyota Tacoma: GVWR = 5,600 lbs Ford F-150 Hybrid: GVWR = 7,350 lbs Nissan Frontier: GVWR = 6,012 lbs Toyota Tundra Hybrid: GVWR = 7,660 lbs Nissan Titan XD: GVWR = 8,800 lbs Chevy Silverado 2500: GVWR = 10,850 lbs\nA truck’s GVWR is the most accurate way of knowing how much a truck can carry. The Rivian Owners Manual does not provide a precise payload capacity for the R1T pickup truck. However, it does hypothetically calculate a capacity of 1,400 lbs.\nThe Rivian R1T’s GVWR hints at how all-electric pickup trucks could change the way people classify trucks and their capabilities. Despite its GVWR classification matching trucks like the Ford-250, the Rivian R1T will most likely be pitted against Ford’s F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Cybertruck.\nThe Lightning is marketed as a working truck with the commercial model priced at $39,974. Meanwhile, the Cybertruck has been said to make an excellent commercial pickup, and it starts at $39,900 for the Single Motor RWD variant.\nMonths before its expected September deliveries for its Launch Edition trucks, Rivian has shown the R1T in different situations with its Stories series. Most Rivian Stories show the R1T as a truck made for adventures in different landscapes and varying weather conditions.\nRarely has the Rivian R1T been depicted as a working truck in Stories. However, the Owners Manual hints that the R1T could be used for work and play.\nRivian’s configuration page states that deliveries for its non-Launch Edition R1T vehicles will begin by January 2022. The Rivian R1T Explore Package starts at $67,500. While the Adventure Package with premium interior and added functionality starts at $73,000.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6832388639450073}
+{"content": "Plans for autumn and winter 2021/22 in England.\nSteadily, over the course of this year, the whole United Kingdom (UK) has seen life return closer to normal. Between March and July this year, the Government’s roadmap for England reopened the economy and lifted restrictions in four steps. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have also emerged from lockdown on similar timetables. The country is learning to live with COVID-19, and the main line of defence is now vaccination rather than lockdown. The Test, Trace and Isolate system is reducing the number of positive cases mixing in the community. Rules and regulations have mostly been replaced with advice and guidance on the practical steps people can take to help manage the risks to themselves and others.\nOver autumn and winter, the Government will aim to sustain the progress made and prepare the country for future challenges, while ensuring the National Health Service (NHS) does not come under unsustainable pressure.\nThe Government plans to achieve this by:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5918158888816833}
+{"content": "Characterization of spatial heterogeneity of groundwater-stream water interactions using multiple depth streambed temperature measurements at the reach scale Department of Hydrogeology, UFZ Centre for Environmental Research Leipzig-Halle in the Helmholtz Association, Leipzig, Germany Abstract. Streambed temperatures can be easily, accurately and inexpensively measured at many locations. To characterize patterns of groundwater-stream water interaction with a high spatial resolution, we measured 140 vertical streambed temperature profiles along a 220 m section of a small man-made stream. Groundwater temperature at a sufficient depth remains nearly constant while stream water temperatures vary seasonally and diurnally. In summer, streambed temperatures of groundwater discharge zones are relatively colder than downwelling zones of stream water. Assuming vertical flow in the streambed, the observed temperatures are correlated to the magnitude of water fluxes. The water fluxes are then estimated by applying a simple analytical solution of the heat conduction-advection equation to the observed vertical temperature profiles. The calculated water fluxes through the streambed ranged between 455 Lm −2 d −1 of groundwater discharging to the stream and approximately 10 Lm −2 d −1 of stream water entering the streambed. The investigated reach was dominated by groundwater discharge with two distinct high discharge locations accounting for 50% of the total flux on 20% of the reach length.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9383297562599182}
+{"content": "[ad_1]\nThe concept of smart clothing is nothing new. Companies like Google have explored the concept with the Jacquard project. However, the implementation seems pretty basic, like performing gestures to interact with your phone, which, while neat, feels a bit new. However, what if smart clothing could be used for more advanced purposes, like collecting biometric data?\nThat being said, perhaps this could be an issue that can be addressed if the technology can be more tightly integrated into clothing. What’s this Rice University researchers have made, where they created conductive fibers using carbon nanotubes which are then sewn into the garment itself.\nSince the nanotubes themselves are so small, the researchers had to bundle several of them together so that it was roughly the same size as a regular thread, which then allowed them to use it with a sewing machine. When integrated with a sports shirt, it allowed the shirt to collect data about the wearer, such as their heart rate, which means that in the future our clothes may be able to collect data. biometric without the need for chest belts or even smartwatches.\nThe researchers found that based on their initial tests, the use of nanotubes allowed it to collect better data compared to a typical chest belt heart monitor, and was also comparable to electrode monitors. It may be some time before this technology becomes commercially available, but so far it holds great promise.\n[ad_2]\nSource link", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5414218902587891}
+{"content": "Amalgam tattoo is a benign lesion which appears as black or blue lesions in the mouth. It is caused by embedding of fine particles during removal of the amalgam restorations which can be prevented by use of a rubber dam. They are typically non-tender and do not change their characteristics or size over time.\nSince such pigmented lesions in the mouth may have similar appearance to oral melanotic macule or possibly melanoma, an incisional or excisional biopsy is recommended for definitive diagnosis. This involves a minor surgical procedure where the tissue sample is obtained and sent to an oral pathologist for histological diagnosis. Amalgam tattoo can be removed completely if it is in an aesthetic visible area. The recovery from this relatively minor biopsy procedure is often quick with little discomfort.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.770510196685791}
+{"content": "There were 22,023 delinquency dispositions in Pennsylvania during 2018. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2017 and a 13.4% decrease since 2014. Allegheny County reported a decrease of 17.0% from 2017 to 2018, and Philadelphia County reported a 5.9% decrease for this time period. One-third of the total dispositions occurred in the four jurisdictions reporting more than 1,000 dispositions; these jurisdictions include Philadelphia, Allegheny, York, and Delaware.This dataset is contained within the Juvenile Court Judges' Commissions 2018 Juvenile Court Annual Report; this report provides an overview of Pennsylvania juvenile court statistics, during 2018 and preceding years, to measure and quantify work across the state by juvenile justice professionals.In Pennsylvania, juvenile court jurisdiction extends over individuals who have been alleged to have committed a delinquent act, as defined by 42.Pa. C. S. § 6301 et seq., on or after their tenth birthday and prior to reaching eighteen years of age. Juvenile court supervision can extend until theindividual is twenty-one years of age if the individual is currently under supervision. Age for purposes of this section was calculated from thejuvenile’s date of birth to the date of the offense in the written allegation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7826252579689026}
+{"content": "The sovereign issuer-based default rate rose to a record high in 2020 against a backdrop of weakened sovereign credit profiles due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Fitch Ratings says. Downgrade pressures have eased this year, but our ratings indicate that more defaults are possible.\nFitch’s recent Sovereign 2020 Transition and Default Study shows that five Fitch-rated sovereigns defaulted in 2020, up from only one in the previous year. As a result, the sovereign default rate rose more than threefold to 4.2% from 0.9% in 2019. The previous high was 1.8% in both 2016 and 2017.\nDespite more than 2.8 million coronavirus pandemic-related deaths globally so far, the world’s five largest life and health (L&H) reinsurers – Hannover Rueck SE, Munich Reinsurance Company, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated, SCOR SE and Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd – have only been moderately affected by heightened mortality losses and remained profitable in 2020. Fitch Ratings expects pandemic-related mortality claims to decline in 2021 due to the global rollout of vaccines. This assumes that virus variants will not diminish the effectiveness of the vaccines. L&H Reinsurers Remained Profitable in 2020The five largest L&H reinsurers reported declines in net earnings in 2020 from 2019 due to pandemic-related mortality claims. However, they remained profitable despite the high number of deaths globally.The key reason for this is the very low penetration rate of mortality covers amongst the older age cohorts globally, with very few exceptions such as the US, Canada or the UK. People aged 75 or higher have been most affected by the pandemic.Mortality Claims Will Decline in 2021Fitch believes that the global rollout of vaccines will prove successful, leading to a lower number of deaths linked to the pandemic in 2021 and 2022, and bases its credit analysis on this assumption. Virus variants pose the largest risk to this scenario as they may render vaccines less powerful or even useless.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8876079320907593}
+{"content": "Aquatics Avoiding Dead Zones by Selecting the Right Pump By Mike Fowler Speed\nHistorically, pool pumps with induction motors, which operate at only one or two speeds, have drawn more energy than is required to circulate pool water. These units must constantly operate at high speed to perform their most demanding jobs, such as running a waterfall or pool cleaner. However, it takes far less power to simply keep the pool water filtered—a difference single-speed pumps cannot address.\nVariable speed pumps, on the other hand, are able to be programmed to operate at set speeds to deliver the correct flow rate for each task they perform. This allows the pool's pump to reduce energy consumption and ultimately reduce operating costs. Variable speed pumps can also be programmed to achieve turnover times of exactly six hours, even if the filter is dirty. This allows motor speed, power and energy to be reduced during times when the filters are clean, instead of sizing the pump to assume worst-case operating conditions.\nSome VSPs have built-in constant-flow software, which maximizes the advantages these pumps have, as it will automatically adjust its speed to deliver the required flow rate for each programmed task. For instance, if an arcing laminar water feature requires 40 gpm to produce a smooth 6-foot arc of water, the pump will automatically ramp up its speed when it senses resistance in the circulation system (e.g., as the filter accumulates dirt) to continuously provide the proper flow rate. With other pump types, the water feature will gradually throw a shorter arc of water as the filter gets dirtier.\nNo matter what type of pump is being used, however, slower pump speeds save energy. Slower speeds also dramatically reduce noise levels and wear and tear on the other pool equipment the water flows through.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5487799644470215}
+{"content": "Rapid Information and Communications Technology Assessment Team (RTAT): Enabling the 'Hands and Feet' to Win the 'Hearts and Minds' [open pdf - 16MB]\nFrom the thesis abstract: \"Large-scale disasters severely damage local information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. This negatively impacts responders' ability to communicate and collaborate with one another. As a result, humanitarian assistance (HA) response organizations cannot maintain situational awareness and efforts remain disjointed and inefficient. Out of the rubble of the Haiti earthquake, a cross-organizational collection of first responders created the Rapid ICT Assessment Team (RTAT) to conduct and share a holistic assessment of the ICT environment. However, RTAT has yet to solve the problem of efficiently and effectively collecting the ICT data and creating a shareable, common, ICT operational picture. Employing a campaign of experimentation (COE), this thesis analyzes RTAT with an Enterprise Architecture framework and Savvion process modeler and employs the Android based, mobile, spatial data collection applications Lighthouse and Open Data Kit (ODK) Collect to exploit the open source form builder ODK. RTAT founders, along with Bicol University and local volunteers, field tested the ODK forms with crowd sourcing techniques and when Typhoon Haiyan struck; they validated the organizational RTAT model and integrated assessments into the Pacific Disaster Center's (PDC) DisasterAWARE [All-hazard Warning, Analysis and Risk Evaluation] collaborative website. This thesis highlights the disjointed rapid response ICT assessment community which lacks standard forms and unifying data standards. The COE validates using open source, spatial data collection tools and crowdsourcing techniques for even highly technical needs. However, the COE revealed programming logic limits of the ODK forms, and the imperfect back-end integration between RTAT and the PDC. Debates remain over the validity of qualitative, crowdsourced ICT assessments. Going forward, RTAT must refine its forms and lead the movement to harmonize HA community assessment data sets. Furthermore, future data collection tools must become operating system.\"\nAuthor: Publisher: Date:\n2014-09\nCopyright:\nPublic Domain\nRetrieved From:\nNaval Postgraduate School, Dudley Knox Library: http://www.nps.edu/Library/index.aspx\nMedia Type:\napplication/pdf\nSource:\nNPS Outstanding Thesis\nURL: December 24, 2014[Critical Releases]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7195553779602051}
+{"content": "If you are not following the right mask hygiene, you could be suffering from 'mask mouth'. Here's how you can avoid this problem.\nIs wearing a mask highlighting a bad breath problem you didn't realise you had?\nHalitosis is the medical term for this highly prevalent yet rarely addressed condition.\nWhile the mask, our constant companion, provides respite from the foul odour of someone with halitosis, it has also made us acutely aware of the quality of our own breath!\nWhile wearing a mask is not optional, long hours of mask wear has led to many accompanying issues such as mouth breathing, dehydration, dryness of the mouth and chapping of lips, besides leaving us with maskne (mask acne) and other unwanted side effects.\nThe prolonged usage of masks has worsened the underlying dormant oral conditions in numerous patients and is loosely labelled as 'mask mouth'.\nHere are five simple tips to avoid bad breath while wearing a mask:\n1. Rinse after meals\nThe easiest hack for fresh breath, with or without masks, is to rinse after eating. This is to ensure that no food particles remain stuck between your teeth.\nIf food particles remain in your mouth, and is coupled with inadequate oral hygiene, you could end up with bad breath.\n2. Stay hydrated\nLong hours of wearing a mask cause us to limit our water intake considerably.\nThis creates a condition called 'dry mouth', which leads to the sluggish passage of food in our mouth.\nWhen our soft tissues, like the tongue and gums, dry up, they become a haven for bacteria. This causes the release of noxious gases that create an unpleasant smell.\nThe key is to drink water at regular intervals and stay well hydrated.\n3. Consciously breathing from your nose\nAfter we started wearing masks, breathing from the mouth has become an adaptive mechanism.\nThis passage of air through the mouth causes its tissues to dry up.\nWe can prevent this by consciously breathing through our nose.\nYou can also isolate yourself at regular intervals and take off your mask so that you can breathe normally.\n4. Get an oral health check-up\nMost people have postponed their routine dental care and follow-up during the pandemic. As a result, many may be victims of undiscovered decay and gum disease, both of which lead to halitosis.\nA routine check-up will help uncover the usual suspects like plaque, tartar and dental decay.\nTreating these conditions on time should, literally speaking, give you a fresh start.\n5. Mask hygiene and etiquette\nWhile masks are now mandatory, basic hygiene measures are not being followed to clean or sanitise them.\nOne of the biggest mistakes we make is using the same mask beyond the recommended period. The remnants of saliva and gases released after digestion are captured within the mask and play a role in perpetuating halitosis.\nThe hygienic storage of your mask, discarding it on time and washing cloth masks daily can greatly reduce any contributory effects on your breath.\nIf bad breath is a severe challenge for you and has worsened after you started wearing a mask, then upgrade your oral care regime to brushing twice a day.\nFloss regularly between all your teeth and use a medical grade mouthwash.\nAdditionally, ensure your diet remains free of foods that are odoriferous.\nReduce intake of raw garlic, onion and seafood.\nDo rinse your mouth regularly to reduce and prevent bad breath.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.949563205242157}
+{"content": "The UFS-QOL is a self-reported questionnaire used to measure both a patient's objective pre-treatment and post-treatment symptoms (e.g., bleeding, cramping) and subjective experience (e.g., a patient feeling \"blue\" or \"less productive\"). Answers to the questionnaire may indicate the severity of the patient's condition without more invasive measures and could subsequently aid in determining treatment.\nThe UFS-QOL is available for use in research studies in a variety of translations. Any USF-QOL translations are provided by third parties that have not been evaluated or hired by SIR Foundation. Consequently, SIR Foundation offers the translations solely as a courtesy and without any warranties as to their quality or accuracy and further disclaims any liability for reliance on the translation. The translations listed below may not have undergone a full linguistic validation process and may require further work to be suitable for use in a study.\nThis list of translations is subject to constant changes, therefore please check the status of translations with SIR Foundation. 3-month recall version: Arabic for Israel, Czech for Czech Republic, Danish for Denmark, Dutch for Belgium, English for Malaysia, English for New Zealand, English for U.K., English for U.S., Finnish for Finland, French for Belgium, French for Canada, French for France, German for Austria, German for Germany, German for Italy, Haitian for U.S., Hebrew for Israel, Hungarian for Hungry, Italian for Italy, Japanese for Japan, Lithuanian for Lithuania, Malaysian for Singapore, Mandarin for China, Mandarin for Malaysia, Mandarin for Singapore, Mandarin for Taiwan, Norwegian for Norway, Polish for Poland, Portuguese for Portugal, Romanian for Romania, Russian for Israel, Russian for Latvia, Russian for Lithuania, Russian for Russia, Russian for Ukraine, Slovak for Slovakia, Spanish for Puerto Rico, Spanish for Spain, Spanish for U.S., Swedish for Sweden, Ukrainian for Ukraine 1-month recall version: English for U.S. 4-week recall version: Afrikaans for South Africa, Bulgarian for Bulgaria, Czech for Czech Republic, English for U.S., Hebrew for Israel, Japanese for Japan, Malaysian for Malaysia, Mandarin for China, Spanish for U.S.\nTo request the use of this questionnaire, please complete the UFS-QOL request form. Please note that if the research study is industry-related, SIR Foundation charges a fee for the use of the instrument.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6453805565834045}
+{"content": "Please login to system to use all resources\nWelcome, Guest. Please login or register.\n0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.\nHello! I was wondering if you have any recommendations for good related texts for 1984? Thank you\nGeorge Orwell's dystopian narrative Nineteen Eighty Four skilfully demonstrates the role of oppressive, totalitarian governments on the fabrication of the human experience to induce loneliness. The repression of individuality, relationships and privacy induces isolation within both the individual and the society as a collective, causing the audience to reflect upon their own context and reconsider the necessary components that contribute to the fulfilling human experience. Orwell's creation of the overbearing, restrictive \"Party\" and their manipulation of the human experience and elimination of concepts such as language, identity and culture induce extreme isolation, serving as a cautionary tale for future generations.\nHey Niahm! I'm feeling really behind with English quote banks and have been trying to find that one on the forum you made. Is there any way that you can link where it is or the specific name? Thanks in advance, Emily\nTo what extent does the exploration of human experience in Nineteen Eighty-Four invite you to reconsider your understanding of loneliness?Composers create stories to effectively reveal both the personal and shared nature of human experiences and the qualities, motivations and emotions arising from these experiences. George Orwell's 1949 dystopian novel 1984 is a didactic warning against totalitarian dictatorship, making his audience aware of the extreme loneliness that can be inflicted upon individuals when the key human values of individuality and freedom are taken away from us.\nIf possible, can you please check this thesis? Thank you so much Practice thesis: To What Extent Does the Exploration of Human Experiences in 1984 Invite you to Reconsider your Understanding of Loneliness?Individuals desire fulfilling relationships so, when they are subjugated and therefore isolated, they will search for basic liberties through connections, rebelling against the loneliness of a totalitarian world, however, the need to escape loneliness is inevitably overridden by fear of the authority.\nThe dynamic between society and the individual has been epitomised (word choice? e.g. expressed, summarised, articulated) as 'solitude is impracticable and society fatal' (Waldo, 1870). George Orwell's dystopian fiction '1984' (1949) invites the reader to reconsider their perspective of loneliness as inherently negative through exploration of the individual's paradoxical reliance on yet conflict with society. Through Winston, Orwell conveys that despite the non-conformist's desire for intimate connection with both others and the self, the manipulation and subversion of this longing can be employed to obliterate individual autonomy, identity, and relationship. Thus, the text effectively serves as a cautionary tale regarding the dangerous implications of a controlling, totalitarian society, awakening its audience to the complexity and fragility of human experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.519601583480835}
+{"content": "revistas Acceso Abierto\nХарчова наука і технологія\nIdentificadores: ISSN 2073-8684 (impreso) 2409-7004 (en línea) Accesos/Suscripciones\nEste recurso está disponible en las siguientes plataformas\nCobertura temática Resumen disponible\nThe «Food Science and Technology» (FST), the non-profit journal of the science family of ONAFT journals, recognizes the importance of openness in research as well as the increasingly global nature of the scientific enterprise. The broad public communication of peer-reviewed research, and information-sharing within the scientific community, are essential to advancing science in the service of society. This is why FST makes all of its peer-reviewed research content freely. As part of our mission, FST seeks to enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public, worldwide. Toward that end, FST does not require a copyright transfer from authors. Instead, authors are asked to grant FST an exclusive license agreement to publish their work.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5099677443504333}
+{"content": "The agricultural sector in the United States has faced labor shortages for several years now. This was an issue before the outbreak of Covid-19. However, the global pandemic has undoubtedly worsened the situation. But what is the reason for this labor shortage? And what can be done to counteract it? Read on for more information.\nWhy is there a Labor Shortage?\nSeveral potential explanations have been suggested for the lack of agricultural workers. Primary among these is that young people are no longer as interested in farming as a career. Presently, the average age of farmworkers in the United States is 60. Barriers like high land prices and expensive investments have made the profession less appealing to those aged between 25 and 35 in recent years.\nOther potential explanations include the tightening of immigration and deportation legislation. A significant proportion of the agricultural workforce is made up of undocumented immigrants. The increased threat of deportation has made labor scarcer.\nThese issues have been compounded by a corresponding rise in wages. With fewer people willing to do the work, wages have crept up. As a result, farming has become more expensive.\nIs there a Solution?\nThere are a few possible solutions to the labor shortage in the agricultural industry. One of the most promising areas of innovation in farming has agrotechnology. Nowadays, farmers can use advanced technology like sensors, robotics, automation, and crop health monitoring solutions. These can enhance productivity with limited manpower. These systems come with a high upfront cost. However, they can dramatically reduce the labor needed to supply the nation with enough food.\nSometimes, labor shortages relate to seasonal fluctuations in demand. If this is the case, it might be possible to rely on foreign labor to counteract the shortcomings in the US market. For example, the H-2A work visa program can fill temporary roles caused by seasonal fluctuations. An H-2A visa is only a viable option when US citizens are unqualified or unwilling to work in agricultural positions. However, when this is the case, immigrant workers can be beneficial.\nOffer incentives to get young Americans into the field. These could include helping individuals finance farm equipment, subsidizing their living arrangements, or providing working allowances.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8550719022750854}
+{"content": "The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), expressed willingness to collaborate with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure that public and private organizations comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), to protect citizens’ personal information, tackle the menace of cybercrimes, and encourage safer use of Internet amongst individuals, public, and private organisations in the country.\nThe director general, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi hinted this when he led his management team to a courtesy visit on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc, fdc, NPM yesterday at Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.\nAbdullahi said cybersecurity has become very essential in today’s world where society is more reliant on digital technology than ever before, and the sophistication and relentless attacks of cybercriminals are incomparable.\nAccording to him, there is apparently no sign that this trend will slow down anytime soon. Therefore, there is a need for the collaboration between NITDA and the Force to tackle the menace by ensuring that organizations protect the personal information of all citizens at their disposal.\nThe DG lamented that in recent times, private individuals, private organisations, government establishments, and even military and paramilitary have all been targets of these acts, mostly because there is a high rate of data leakage on the internet.\n“Reports from our cybersecurity monitoring platforms have indicated that activities of cybercriminals have increased exponentially; data leakage that can lead to identity theft is now being posted on social media and even auctioned for sale on the dark web. It is important to note that this is a global phenomenon, nations around the world are reporting increasing numbers of cyber espionage, BEC Scams, Identity theft, amongst numerous other cybercrimes,” he noted.\nAbdullahi added that the borderless nature of cyberspace has necessitated NITDA to be a step ahead of these cybercriminals, especially as the country begins to adopt a digital economy, hence it is important that Nigeria build resilience against these threats to ensure trust in the system.\nWhile commenting on laws that empower the Agency, particularly NITDA Act 2007, Abdullahi stated that NITDA is increasingly paying attention to cybercrime and cybersecurity, and this led establishment of NITDA’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT) to provide support for MDAs in tackling cybersecurity incidents through prompt awareness, cybersecurity tips, monitoring intrusion, leveraging trusted resources, and implementing a response plan for MDAs.\nHe further stated that the Agency publishes Information Assurance Guidelines for MDAs towards ensuring that MDAs implement the minimum controls required to safeguard their information assets; and the enactment of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) that ensures that personal data of data subjects are protected.\nAlso, that mechanisms are set in place to ensure that violations to NDPR provisions are appropriately investigated and appropriate sanctions applied. He appreciated the support offered by the Force by attaching Officers to the NITDA Regulations Compliance Monitoring Team.\nExplaining NITDA’s mandate on IT Project Clearance, the DG stated that the Federal Government Circular issued on 18th April 2006 specifically directed all MDAs planning to embark on IT projects to obtain clearance from NITDA. This was subsequently reinforced by another Circular issued on the 31st August 2018.\nTo reiterate the importance of NITDA’s role in IT Procurements in Government, during his speech at the e-Nigeria International Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2018, Muhammadu Buhari directed all Federal Public Institutions (FPIs) to ensure that their IT projects are duly cleared by NITDA, and directed that defaulters should be reported to the government for sanctioning.\nAbdullahi also sought for the Force’s support towards ensuring that young Nigerians with genuine IT businesses are allowed to operate and, where necessary, adequately support in carrying out their lawful businesses.\n“The critical role of Startups in our journey towards a Digital Nigeria cannot be overemphasised. However, some Tech startups have reported being harassed by some Law Enforcement Agencies, with some having their IT systems confiscated. This has negatively impacted their business operations as well as the economy. NITDA maintains a database of genuine Startups with verifiable business ventures and duly registered with the Agency. Access to such a database can be granted to the Force when the need arises,” he explained.\nThe IGP Usman Alkali Baba, appreciated NITDA’s visit to the corporate Headquarters of NPF and assured DG of the Force’s support towards realising the Agency’s mandate. He also reiterated the need for synergy and collaboration with NITDA, stating that no organisation can effectively operate without leveraging digital technologies and NITDA being the IT regulator in the country, is central to the activities of the Force.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5203568935394287}
+{"content": "242-19 Soil-to-Atmosphere Greenhouse Gas Emissions From High- and Low-Input Turf Systems of Central Kentucky. Poster Number 513\nAbstract: 2and N 2O emissions from lawns in the transitional climatic zone of the eastern US.\nThree replicate plots of tall fescue [\nSchedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.)], Kentucky bluegrass [ Poa pratensis (L.)], and an endemic multi-species stand were established in the spring of 2012 in Lexington, KY. These lawn types were managed as either high-(tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass) or low-maintenance (endemic multi-species) systems. High maintenance plots received regular pesticide and fertility treatments applied by a local lawn company. Fescue and bluegrass plots were irrigated to replace 0.60 and 0.80 of ET, respectively. The low maintenance plots received none of these treatments. All plots were mowed as needed. CO 2 and N 2O efflux measurements were taken from February 2013 until October 2013 using a photoacoustic spectroscopy gas analyzer.\nThere were no significant differences in trace gas fluxes between high maintenance stands, or between high- and low-maintenance stands. Rates of CO\n2 and N 2O ranged from 411-763 mgCm -2h -1 and 45-619 mgNm -2h -1, respectively, over the growing season. Three spring and summer applications of nitrogen (1/4lb 1000ft -2) did not stimulate any additional emissions. However, the fall nitrogen application (2lb 1000ft -2) did stimulate significant trace gas emissions from the high maintenance plots. These results suggest that the environmental impacts of these three turf systems, from a trace gas perspective, are relatively similar in central Kentucky. However, large fall nitrogen applications in high-maintenance systems can be significant contributors to greenhouse gasses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9066630601882935}
+{"content": "The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is appalled to learn of reports that on September 7, 2014, multiple orientation facilitators were seen wearing tank tops with the text “Fuck Safe Space” on the front, and the back reading “Or Me.” The message conveyed on these shirts is completely unacceptable.\n‘Safe space’ initiatives are intended to create environments free from harassment, discrimination and violence. In particular, these initiatives aim to ensure everyone can participate in campus life regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, political affiliation or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family status and disability.\nRegardless of the intent, the statement on these shirts serves to attack and demean the ongoing efforts by students, faculty, and staff at Carleton to create safe spaces free from violence, oppression and discrimination. Most disturbingly, this incident comes only days after a Carleton student was arrested and charged with three counts of sexual assault on campus.\nTo frame this as an isolated and “off-campus” incident is to fail to recognize the systemic problems these shirts serve to perpetuate. In fact, this is not the first time some students have mocked Safe Space policies. The solution cannot be simply to penalize those students and remove these shirts from campus, but rather to actively combat a campus culture that allows people to think these shirts–and other actions that create unsafe spaces–are appropriate.\nThe GSA has been working hard to promote and strengthen inclusive, safe spaces on campus. We have been present throughout orientation weeks, reaching out to both graduate and undergraduate students with equity campaigns such as\nChallenge Homophobia and Transphobia, Challenge Racism, and other forms of oppression. The GSA also has two Sexual Assault Outreach Coordinators who actively work on the No Means No campaign, addressing gender-based violence and rape culture while also promoting healthy sexuality.\nThe GSA is thankful for the support it has received from campus labour unions as well as multiple University departments, such as Campus Safety and Equity Services. It is regrettable that the Carleton Undergraduate Students’ Association (CUSA) has not supported these campaigns, and has in fact actively attempted to undermine them by banning\nNo Means No and Challenge Homophobia and Transphobia materials from all spaces on campus operated by CUSA.\nThe GSA will continue this work in collaboration with other partners on campus, and we invite the Carleton University administration and CUSA to not only take a strong stand and clearly denounce this behaviour, but also to actively work to make this campus a safer space for all students and workers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5166445970535278}
+{"content": "I am a single woman in my 20s, and I live with three of my friends who are all biological sisters. I do not have sisters of my own, but I have become the unofficial “fourth sister” in this family, and it is truly a joy to do life with them.\nHowever, after living in a house with these sisters for more than a year, I recently read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 with a different perspective.\nI tried to imagine if 13 of our friends came into town for the weekend while they were passing through on a journey. Hosting any number of guests is extra work, but 13 people! I’m getting stressed just thinking about it. Feeding them, finding places for them to sleep, gathering enough pillows and blankets, and cleaning the bathrooms would be a huge undertaking.\nNow, imagine if these 13 friends showed up on our doorstep, and my sisters sat on the couch listening to one of the friends talk, leaving me to do all of the housework by myself.\nI would be irritated, to put it nicely. Seriously? There are tangible tasks that need to be completed and physical needs that must be met. If my sisters were ignoring the to-do list to sit down and listen to someone, I would definitely complain.\nI would be Martha, who came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? So, tell her to give me a hand.”\nI can easily see why Martha voiced this “it’s-not-fair” comparison prayer. How often do we feel that our intentions are right, our work ethic is strong, and yet, we see others who have more peace? Or a seemingly better reward?\nJesus’ response to Martha not only addressed her question, but it also reveals God’s response when we feel that our situation is unfair, especially compared to that of our peers.\nJESUS IS COMPASSIONATE\nFirst of all, Jesus responded to Martha with compassion. He said, “Martha, Martha,” repeating her name twice, ensuring that He saw her and knew her. Beyond that, He graciously acknowledged her pain before correcting her attitude. He said, “You are worried and upset about many things.”\nWe know Martha was distracted by her many tasks, but Jesus saw even deeper into her heart. We don’t know the specifics of the “many things” that troubled Martha’s spirit, but Jesus knew all that weighed on her. He recognized her burdens.\nJESUS SPEAKS TRUTH\nAfter addressing Martha with kindness, Jesus boldly spoke truth, even when it wasn’t what she wanted to hear. I’m sure Martha was hoping Jesus would say something to the effect of, “Martha, you are so right, and Mary is wrong. How rude of her to leave you with all of the work! Thank you for making the better choice.”\nInstead, Jesus said, “you are worried and upset about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.”\nWhen we ask God questions, He will give us honest answers, even if it’s not what we want or expect to hear. A key part of prayer is submitting to God and walking in obedience. We have to trust His way is best, even when—or\nespecially when—we don’t understand.\nAccepting truth may feel uncomfortable at first, but it will ultimately bring far greater peace and contentment than whatever lie we were holding on to. Eventually, I bet Martha was grateful Jesus pointed her to the truth instead of letting her wallow in bitterness. While it was not the response she had hoped for, it was the answer that would bring healing and wholeness.\nJESUS POINTS US TO WHAT MATTERS\nYou could say housework was the source of conflict between Mary and Martha, and on the surface, that’s correct. However, as was often the case, Jesus saw beyond the temporary situation and pointed out the deeper spiritual implications of what was happening.\nFor Martha, the real problem wasn’t housework, but misplaced priorities. Her frustration came from the fact that she was more focused on resolving her own troubles than learning from Jesus.\nMary chose to spend her time sitting humbly at Jesus’ feet and listening to His words, which was of lasting significance. Even if Martha cleaned the house perfectly, cooked the most delicious meal, and became known as the best host around, her reward would be temporary. Her worries and her work were trivial when compared to the eternal significance of spending time with Jesus and soaking in His teaching.\nThink about the last time you said, “It’s not fair,” or became jealous of someone you felt didn’t deserve their reward.\nDid you bring this frustration to God? Bring your concerns to Him, knowing you can be honest and that He is a compassionate God. Be willing to accept His truth-filled answer, which will ultimately direct you toward hope and healing. Ask Him to give you an eternal perspective and show you what matters to His kingdom.\nLastly, choose to sit at His feet, humbly listening to His words, trusting that He is the best teacher and friend we will ever have.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5167309045791626}
+{"content": "Discussion Questions What does the term “race” make you think of? Are you comfortable talking about race with your family or friends? Why or why not? What is your race? How do you see race as similar and/or different from ethnicity? Racial categories have real social consequences. Imagine you were born a different race. How would your life change? Would you have gone to the same schools? Would your parents have the same occupations? Would you have dated the same people over time? How would this influence the goals you set for yourself personally and professionally? Explain. There are thousands of individuals living in the United States who crossed borders without documentation and who continue to reside within the borders of the United States. How might the status of lacking documentation amplify feelings of marginalization within their communities or society more broadly? How do you think this might influence their sense of racial/ethnic identity? If it were possible for them to “pass” as white, do you think they should? Why or why not?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5838062763214111}
+{"content": "dc.contributor.author Hayes, S dc.contributor.author Desha, C dc.contributor.author Gibbs, M dc.date.accessioned 2019-11-07T02:09:24Z dc.date.available 2019-11-07T02:09:24Z dc.date.issued 2019 dc.identifier.issn 2313-7673 dc.identifier.doi 10.3390/biomimetics4040073 dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10072/388953 dc.description.abstract Complex systems challenges like those facing 21st-century humanity, require system-level solutions that avoid siloed or unnecessarily narrow responses. System-level biomimicry aims to identify and adopt design approaches that have been developed and refined within ecosystems over 3.8 billion years of evolution. While not new, system-level biomimetic solutions have been less widely applied in urban design than the ‘form’ and ‘process’ level counterparts. This paper explores insights from a selection of system-level case studies in the built environment, using meta-analysis to investigate common challenges and priorities from these projects to support knowledge-sharing and continued development in the field. Using a grounded research approach, common themes are distilled, and findings presented regarding success and barriers to implementation and scaling. Considering the findings, and drawing on complex adaptive systems theory, the paper posits opportunities to facilitate broader implementation and mainstreaming of system-level biomimetic design approaches in the built environment. dc.description.peerreviewed Yes dc.language English dc.language.iso eng dc.publisher MDPI AG dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom 73:1 dc.relation.ispartofpageto 73:18 dc.relation.ispartofissue 4 dc.relation.ispartofjournal Biomimetics dc.relation.ispartofvolume 4 dc.subject.fieldofresearch Environmental Sciences dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode 05 dc.title Findings of Case-Study Analysis: System-Level Biomimicry in Built-Environment Design dc.type Journal article dc.type.description C1 - Articles dcterms.bibliographicCitation Hayes; Desha; Gibbs, Findings of Case-Study Analysis: System-Level Biomimicry in Built-Environment Design, Biomimetics, 4 (4), pp. 73:1-73:18 dcterms.license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ dc.date.updated 2019-11-06T19:10:09Z dc.description.version Version of Record (VoR) gro.rights.copyright © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. gro.hasfulltext Full Text gro.griffith.author Hayes, Samantha gro.griffith.author Desha, Cheryl J. gro.griffith.author Gibbs, Mark", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8799576759338379}
+{"content": "America’s rivers have waited long enough.\nInland waterways like the Mississippi River are a crucial piece of the nation’s transportation system, but years of neglect and political football have left vital infrastructure outdated and falling apart. That poses a major economic challenge for agricultural exporting states like Iowa.\nSource: The Gazette", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.896088719367981}
+{"content": "In this seminar, we will ask: first, how has the present wave of far-right parties in western and central Europe tapped into notions of national decline, instability, and changing demographics? Second, what can we learn about these movements by studying histories of European fascism in France, Germany, Spain, and Italy? And finally, how have these histories been obscured and rehabilitated in different ways in each of these countries? By moving from contemporary cases of resurgent nationalist sentiment to their interwar predecessors and back again, and through a consideration of novels, films, historical documents, speeches, and monuments, among other sources, the course will seek to uncover how anxieties of migration, race, and empire—as well as changing roles of religion, gender, and nationhood—shaped political animosities and allegiances within the European Far Right both a century ago and today.\nHGSE is offering a series of six core, limited-enrollment modules, each focusing on an aspect of identity in context. This module will focus specifically on gender and sexuality in context. Students in each Equity and Opportunity module will: (1) engage deeply with key concepts in equity, opportunity, inclusion, oppression, privilege, and power within the context of education; (2) connect and build meaningful relationships with others while recognizing the multiple intersecting identities, perspectives and differences people hold; and (3) make progress in understanding and reflecting...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9194558262825012}
+{"content": "Gasoline prices are set to start rising again in the spring and summer to mark the seasonal shift to a busier driving season with more expensive summer-grade fuels.\nLate February typically marks the time when many of the nation’s oil refineries undergo seasonal maintenance to begin churning out the more costly, cleaner-burning gasoline types that are less prone to evaporation during the hotter summer months.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9961504936218262}
+{"content": "How has the exit activity for regulatory technology developed in the first half of 2019? This blog post explores regtech exit metrics through Q2 2019 and compares them to previous years. The graph below shows the number of regtech exits by year, stacked by quarters.\nAs the graphic demonstrates, regtech has seen a total of 15 exit events through Q2 of this year. This represents 79% of the total exits in 2018, and 214% of the exits through Q2 in 2018. Some of the exit events in Q2 2019 include Kyriba’s acquisition by Bridgeport Capital, Cognigo’s acquisition by NetApp, and Tufin’s IPO.\nA straight-line projection of the completed exit activity this year would come out to 30 exit events, which exceeds the total exits in 2018 by 58%. By the same token, a weighted quarterly average projection of 2019 exit activity would come out to 41 exit events, which surpasses the total exits in 2018 by a whopping 114%. Therefore, based on the mid-year data, regtech exit activity in 2019 is projected to be dramatically higher than the exit activity in 2018.\nCategories", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9837214350700378}
+{"content": "Chapter\nChapter\nCriminological Theory\nDOI link for Criminological Theory\nCriminological Theory book\nABSTRACT\nWith Chapter 12 as a backdrop, this chapter discusses the major strands of academic criminology through the decade of the 1980s and into the mid-1990s. This includes an examination of ‘mainstream’ criminology and so-called administrative criminology. With a primary interest in situational crime prevention (rather than, for instance, the causes of crime), administrative criminology became particularly prominent within establishment criminology during this period. In the context of critical criminology, the respective positions taken by left realism and left idealism – along with right realism – are discussed in detail. So too are contributions from feminist criminologists, whose work placed particular emphasis on issues of gender and inequality.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8656406998634338}
+{"content": "The benefits of bathing in sound\nOne of my favourite energising things to do is a sound bath. A meditative, self care experience where you allow the power of sound to induce a deeply relaxed, altered state of consciousness. You aren't asleep or awake, it's this in between. This inward, expansive, rebalancing and deeply relaxed state.\nSound therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system or our ‘rest and digest state' and disengages the fight or flight response. It also significantly reduces stress levels which effects the immune system. Sound has been used in meditation and healing across the world for thousands of years. You could also argue that classical concerts are also a sound bath. I think a sound bath likely helps recalibrate us and negate many of the effects of noise pollution. If we are nature, it's important to distance ourselves from the noise pollution of traffic, static, TV, construction, sirens, most pop music and listen to pure natural tones regularly. Maybe that's part of the reason we like listening to the oceans and rivers. Maybe some sounds subconsciously remind us that we are in a safe environment. I highly recommend everyone to try a sound bath especially if you are trying to meditate and struggle. It helps you let go of overthinking and just be completely there with the moment. Elizabeth Broderick from Anicca playing a tibetan singing bowl and Gong. She holds regular multisensory gong baths across London and explores the science of sound in her Anicca podcast. https://www.aniccastudio.com/ https://www.aniccastudio.com/sound-therapy @anicca.studio", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.523466944694519}
+{"content": "Monday, 2021/04/12, 17:00\nBio Oliver Soehnlein is Director of the Institute of Experimental Pathology at the Westfälische Wilhelms-University (WWU), Münster, DE in Münster holds a guest professorship for inflammation physiology at the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. He received his M.D. in 2004 from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, Germany, and his Ph.D. from the Karolinska Institute in 2008. Oliver Soehnlein’s research focuses on understanding the role of myeloid cells in vascular inflammation. Based on this understanding he aims at designing tailored therapeutic approaches.\nAbstract Neutrophils have traditionally been viewed as bystanders or biomarkers of cardiovascular disease. However, studies in the past decade have demonstrated the important functions of neutrophils during cardiovascular inflammation and repair. In this talk, I will discuss the current knowledge of the contribution of neutrophils to the different stages of atherosclerosis, including atherogenesis, plaque destabilization and plaque erosion. In the context of cardiovascular complications of atherosclerosis, I will highlight the dichotomous role of neutrophils in pathogenic and repair processes in stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction and neointima formation. Finally, I will emphasize how detailed knowledge of neutrophil functions in cardiovascular homeostasis and disease can be used to generate therapeutic strategies to target neutrophil numbers, functional status and effector mechanisms.\nWebsite Prof. Dr. Oliver Söhnlein\nHost Prof. Dr. Yvonne Döring, Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern, Departement Herz und Gefässe, Universitätsklinik für Angiologie", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.530776858329773}
+{"content": "Browsing Education MRP by Subject \"health; well-being; adolescence; neuroscience\"\nNow showing items 1-1 of 1\nNeuroscience, Health, and Well-being: A Podcast Series for AdolescentsThis research project explored brain-based topics as they related to adolescents including diet, exercise, memory, sleep, emotions, and structures and functions of the brain. Research into these topics was used to develop a six-part mini-series of podcasts, which utilized analogical reasoning and scientific explanation, targeted at teenage audiences. The goal of the project was to develop a resource that would modify adolescent thinking on these topics. Cognitive behavioural theory suggests that how we think about the world affects our behaviors (Kelly, Melnyck, & Jacobson, 2011). Therefore, the goal of this study is that listening to the developed podcast, titled Teen Brain, may influence adolescent choices. Three Ontario Certified Teachers, who are personal acquaintances of the author, evaluated the product. Evaluators found that the product was appealing and affective for teenage audiences, and believed that it could have the potential to be valuable or even life-changing for a range of audiences.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.579217255115509}
+{"content": "Explorations of Genesis 2 intent on recovering God's ideal for the interrelationship between male and female often zoom in on the creation of Eve. We are better able to appreciate how the narrative supports that ideal when we engage the whole chapter.\nWhen rightly understood, Gen. 2:24-25 and Eph. 5: 21-33 provide an almost formula-like description for a pleasurable, loving, faithful marriage of oneness built on equality and mutuality. Modern science teaches what the writers of Genesis and Ephesians could not have known.\nThe goal of this workshop is to explore ideas to strengthen marriages by examining together biblical, attitudinal, and practical suggestions. All are welcomed to attend, whether married, engaged, or single.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5551413297653198}
+{"content": "PURPOSE: A shortage of suitable donor livers is driving increased use of higher risk livers for transplantation. However, current biomarkers are not sensitive and specific enough to predict posttransplant liver function. This is limiting the expansion of the donor pool. Therefore, better noninvasive tests are required to determine which livers will function following implantation and hence can be safely transplanted. This study assesses the temperature sensitivity of proton density fat fraction and relaxometry parameters and examines their potential for assessment of liver function ex vivo. METHODS: Six ex vivo human livers were scanned during static cold storage following normothermic machine perfusion. Proton density fat fraction, T1 , T2 , and T 2 ∗ were measured repeatedly during cooling on ice. Temperature corrections were derived from these measurements for the parameters that showed significant variation with temperature. RESULTS: Strong linear temperature sensitivities were observed for proton density fat fraction (R2 = 0.61, P < .001) and T1 (R2 = 0.78, P < .001). Temperature correction according to a linear model reduced the coefficient of repeatability in these measurements by 41% and 36%, respectively. No temperature dependence was observed in T2 or T 2 ∗ measurements. Comparing livers deemed functional and nonfunctional during normothermic machine perfusion by hemodynamic and biochemical criteria, T1 differed significantly: 516 ± 50 ms for functional versus 679 ± 60 ms for nonfunctional, P = .02. CONCLUSION: Temperature correction is essential for robust measurement of proton density fat fraction and T1 in cold-stored human livers. These parameters may provide a noninvasive measure of viability for transplantation.\nJournal article\nMagn Reson Med\n17/07/2021\nMOLLI T1, liver transplantation, normothermic machine perfusion, proton density fat fraction, static cold storage, temperature sensitivity", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6091650128364563}
+{"content": "Why Do I Need a Deep Dental Cleaning?\nAs tartar builds up, it irritates the gum tissue. At first, this may only result in tender, red gums that occasionally bleed when you brush or floss. This is called gingivitis, and it is the first stage of gum disease. Gingivitis is reversible.\nHowever, if we do not treat gingivitis, the disease will progress. The tartar continues to build up, and the gum tissue starts to recede away from the tooth, creating a deeper pocket around the tooth where even more plaque and tartar can build up. As the gums start to recede, so does the jawbone.\nAt this stage, you have irreversible periodontal disease. We can’t go back. Eventually, if left untreated, periodontal disease can result in gum infections, loose teeth, and tooth loss.\nThough gum disease is not reversible, it is possible to arrest it, which is why we recommend a deep dental cleaning as soon as you receive a gum disease diagnosis.\nWhen we remove the bacteria-filled tartar, the gums start to heal and will begin to reattach to the tooth. Bone loss is permanent, but there is a chance that we can still save your teeth and restore your oral health.\nHow Much Does a Deep Cleaning from the Dentist Cost?\nA deep dental cleaning can cost between $150 and $250 per quadrant. Most insurance companies pay a portion of the total cost, often, between 50% and 80%. We can work with you to create a payment plan for your portion of the cost.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7503422498703003}
+{"content": "Hypomyces hyalinus, also known as the Amanita mold, is a parasitic fungus that invades the genus Amanita. Likewise, these species are used to destroy certain species, as they are strong parasites that completely disfigure the hosts by attacking the basidiocarp, resulting in the death of the host's fruiting bodies, stopping its reproduction. On the other hand, Hypomyces hyalinus has been cultured on oatmeal agar and potato dextrose agar. This method allows scientists to observe why this pathogen is such a deadly parasite at a biochemical and microscopic level. Finally, as the life cycle of Amanita Mold has both asexual and sexual reproduction, this species uses some of its teleomorphic structures in parasital activity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5348021984100342}
+{"content": "Published in News\nThe meeting focused in discussing upcoming activities with respect to the Intellectual outputs IO1 and IO2, a “Toolkit for administrators and policymakers at HEIs” and the development of blended training on inclusive practices in HEIs for learning designers and academics. Other matters related to project management, such as the risk management plan, internal quality evaluation, and the project’s dissemination strategies were also discussed.\nInclusiveHE aims to support higher education institutions to develop innovative policies and practices for integrating inclusive practices in designing and teaching courses. The project will employ the design thinking methodology which will serve as a framework to help individuals to define problems, collaborate with others, develop possible solutions, and refine them through various reiterations until a viable solution is generated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8586000800132751}
+{"content": "Chapter 2. Difficult Action Decisions Reduce the Sense of Agency: A Study Using 2.2. Experiment 1 2.2.3. Discussion\nExperiment 1 showed that flanker-action congruency influenced action selection as predicted. The sense of agency over action outcomes was significantly reduced following dysfluent action selection, compared to fluent selection. This replicates recent work demonstrating a prospective contribution of action selection processes to the sense of agency (Chambon & Haggard, 2012; Chambon et al., 2013; Sidarus et al., 2013; Wenke et al., 2010), and generalises the finding across different behavioural tasks. So far, most studies used subliminal priming to manipulate action\nselection (Chambon, Sidarus, et al., 2014), or assessed agency over the action (Morsella et al., 2009). To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first to show a reduction in the sense of agency over action outcomes following dysfluent action selection, even though participants could consciously perceive the stimuli that influenced action selection.\nPrevious studies (Chambon & Haggard, 2012; Chambon et al., 2013; Sidarus et al., 2013; Wenke et al., 2010) used subliminal priming to manipulate action selection in order to preclude the explicit awareness that one’s action was manipulated. Additionally, this increased uncertainty about the outcomes, since they were contingent on both the action and the congruency between the (invisible) prime and the action. That is, as the primes were not consciously perceived, the relation between prime-action congruency and specific outcomes could not be represented, hence outcomes were never fully predictable. In contrast, as participants were aware of the flankers in the present study, they could learn the full contingency schedule between the letter strings and outcome colours. For example, in a given block, participants could learn that the letter array “SSSSS” was followed by a green circle, whereas “HHSHH” was followed by a red circle. Debriefing confirmed that most participants were aware of this relation. Moreover, the causes of difficulties in action selection, i.e. incongruent flankers, were now clearly available to participants. Nevertheless, the same effects of action selection fluency on agency ratings were found, irrespective of perceptual awareness of the stimulus trigger.\nMoreover, there was no significant difference in the fluency effects on agency across the two rating procedures, i.e. trial- vs. block- wise ratings. While the same effects had been shown using both procedures, this was the first study to combine them. Previous studies suggest that action selection fluency affects agency online (Chambon, Moore, et al., 2014; Chambon et al., 2013). Additionally, the association between different fluency experiences and ensuing outcomes can be retained in memory, at least for long enough to accumulate over the course of a block of trials, as seen here and in Wenke et al. (2010).\nThe inclusion of a neutral condition allowed us to distinguish an enhanced sense of agency due to facilitation of action selection, from a reduction of agency due to response conflict. Only the effect of conflict in action selection yielded a significant\nmodulation of agency ratings (see Figure 2.2). When flankers were congruent with the central target, participants were faster and made fewer errors, than when the flankers were neutral. Additionally, incongruent flankers led to significantly slower RTs and more errors, compared to neutral flankers. However, while agency ratings were significantly lower following incongruent flankers, compared to neutral and congruent flankers, the trend for higher ratings following congruent compared to neutral flankers was not statistically significant.\nIt should be noted that other baseline conditions, and different tasks, could yield a different pattern of facilitation/conflict (Jonides & Mack, 1984). The present study used task-irrelevant stimuli as neutral flankers, which yielded both facilitation and conflict effects on performance. As congruency effects on agency ratings are smaller than for RTs, the absence of a facilitation effect could result from a lack of statistical power within-subjects. Additionally, the between-subjects design resulted in a smaller sample in each group. Thus, we had low statistical power for between- subjects effects and interactions. However, these between-subjects effects did not form the focus of our predictions. These considerations mean that null between- subjects effects should be interpreted with particular care. Nevertheless, our key results, of congruency effects on agency ratings, are based on within-subjects comparisons. Further, they are consistent with those obtained with the subliminal priming paradigm (Chambon & Haggard, 2012). There, the reduction in agency ratings following incongruent, compared to neutral primes, was larger than the increase in ratings following congruent primes, though neither was statistically significant. A positive sense of agency may be a “default state” (Blakemore et al., 2002; Sidarus et al., 2013). Reduced agency may be triggered by disruptions in the intention-action-outcome chain, which may produce a salient experience relevant to agency judgement (Chambon, Sidarus, et al., 2014).\nOur results contrast sharply with those of Damen et al. (2014). That study reported higher agency ratings when participants chose an action incongruent with a supraliminal prime, compared to when they chose a prime-congruent action. Importantly, free choice trials were used in their study, whereas here participants had\nto follow the instruction of a central flanker. Experiment 2, therefore, investigated whether choice may interact with the effects of flanker congruency on sense of agency, when biasing stimuli are consciously perceived. Free and forced choice targets were randomly intermixed, such that actions could be congruent or incongruent with the flankers, whether the action was instructed by the central, attended stimulus, or was endogenously chosen.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7899112701416016}
+{"content": "1. Levi, Benjamin: 8 articles (12/2015 - 05/2013) 2. Peterson, Jonathan R: 6 articles (12/2015 - 05/2013) 3. Agarwal, Shailesh: 6 articles (12/2015 - 09/2014) 4. Wang, Stewart C: 6 articles (06/2015 - 05/2013) 5. Cederna, Paul S: 5 articles (11/2015 - 05/2013) 6. Verma, Nikhil N: 5 articles (07/2015 - 06/2005) 7. Dell'Osso, Louis F: 5 articles (05/2014 - 04/2002) 8. Dobbs, Matthew B: 5 articles (06/2012 - 07/2004) 9. Romeo, Anthony A: 4 articles (07/2015 - 11/2008) 10. Buchman, Steven R: 4 articles (06/2015 - 05/2013)\n1. Pain (Aches)\n12/01/1998 - \"Bilateral cementless total hip arthroplasty with adductor tenotomy resulted in complete pain relief and a marked improvement in gait function 18 months after surgery. \"\n05/01/2014 - \"For those patients with only temporary relief from injection, psoas tenotomy can provide good long-term pain relief.\"\n05/01/1986 - \"Soft-tissue release operations consisting of psoas and adductor tenotomies have proved a safe and effective method of relieving pain and improving function. \"\n08/01/2008 - \"Laparoscopic inguinal ligament tenotomy and mesh reinforcement of the anterior abdominal wall: a new approach for the management of chronic groin pain.\"\n07/03/2013 - \"PROXIMAL ASPECT OF BICEPS: Tenodesis of the long head of the biceps may offer improved cosmesis, improved strength, and diminished activity-related pain compared with tenotomy, although comparative studies have shown similar outcomes in some patient populations. \"\n2. Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)\n12/01/2009 - \"Although many patients with Achilles tendinitis can be successfully treated with nonoperative methods, persistent symptoms require surgical treatment, such as tenotomy, debridement, or repair.\"\n12/01/2015 - \"We present a case of a collegiate athlete with chronic proximal patellar tendinopathy who was effectively treated with percutaneous ultrasonic tenotomy after not responding to extensive nonoperative treatment, surgical debridement, and platelet-rich plasma injections. \"\n09/01/2009 - \"Sonographically guided percutaneous tenotomy of tendinosis was effective in improving patient symptoms without complications. \"\n04/01/2009 - \"Surgery (semimembranosus tenotomy and exploration of the sciatic nerve) is an effective treatment for proximal hamstring tendinopathy. \"\n04/01/1999 - \"Surgical decompression of the patellar tendon with multiple longitudinal tenotomies is an effective treatment for patellar tendinopathy. \"\n3. Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity)\n05/01/2009 - \"The properties described may help to explain why biceps tenotomy does not routinely result in a Popeye biceps deformity.\"\n03/01/2008 - \"Achilles lengthening with posterior tibial tenotomy allowed for immediate postoperative weightbearing with improvement in deformity and ambulatory status in this complicated patient group.\"\n09/01/2014 - \"The present study reports a case of checkrein deformity secondary to a malunited distal tibia fracture, with flexion deformities to digits 1 through 3. The patient underwent successful surgical correction with flexor tenotomies to the affected digits with interphalangeal arthrodesis to the hallux.\"\n04/01/2014 - \"The author is unaware of any studies that combine central slip tenotomy with a distal repair, using small transverse incisions at the proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints, respectively, to repair chronic mallet fingers whose deformities exceed 36°. \"\n10/01/2015 - \"Associated tenotomy of the extensor digitorum longus and brevis was performed in the presence of an extension deformity of the metatarsophalangeal joint (24 cases). \"\n4. Ulcer\n01/01/2003 - \"Tendon lengthening appears to be an effective treatment for plantar forefoot ulcers in patients with neuropathy and forefoot ulceration.\"\n01/01/2014 - \"Percutaneous tenotomy was an effective and safe method for treating toe ulcers in neuropathic patients. \"\n02/01/2008 - \"A percutaneous flexor tenotomy with osteoclasis of the proximal interphalangeal joint performed in an outpatient clinic is a safe and effective method to off-load the tip of the toe so that that ulcer healing can occur. \"\n11/01/2007 - \"Toe flexor tenotomies appear to be effective and safe treatment for neuropathic toe ulcers.\"\n01/01/2014 - \"The complication rate was very low, with the exception of \"transfer lesions,\" where an adjacent toe became involved and needed subsequent tenotomy in 8% of tip-of-toe ulcers. \"\n5. Muscle Spasticity (Spastic)\n02/01/2015 - \"Compartmental pressure decreased significantly in spastic boys after percutaneous tenotomy of the Achilles tendon. \"\n04/01/2014 - \"Intrinsic lengthening can be used to treat intrinsic muscle spasticity, whereas central slip tenotomy is employed when digital extensor overpull is the deforming force. \"\n01/01/2001 - \"Adductors and flexors tenotomies can correct the spastic hip joint instability fully and permanently if the operation is performed prior to bony changes of the hip. \"\n08/12/1995 - \"Surgery was aimed at correcting the muscular imbalance, by weakening spastic muscles via tenotomy or lengthening and by reinforcing paralysed muscles via tendon transfer or rerouting. \"\n01/01/1990 - \"Author examined the effect of adductor tenotomies in spastic patients. \"\n1. Cosmetics 2. diazenedicarboxylic acid bis(N'-methylpiperazide) 3. Congenital Talipes Equinovarus 4. Cortisone 5. Glucose (Dextrose) 6. Carbon Monoxide 7. Acetazolamide (Diamox) 8. congenital Vertical talus 9. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM) 10. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)\n1. Tenodesis 2. Arthrodesis 3. Injections 4. Transplants (Transplant) 5. Debridement", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8506718873977661}
+{"content": "Casino at Marino in DublinCopyright: © Tim Scheuer\nThe Inhabited Monument. Public Magnificence and Private Restraint at Sir William Chambers’ Casino at Marino in Dublin.\nReferencing antique architecture saw a fundamental turn in the eighteenth century. Architects became less interested in traditional Vitruvian categories, for they were fascinated by the bodily, spatial and emotional experience of the remains of antiquity in Italy, Greece, Egypt and the Levantine. Lord Charlemont’s Casino at Marino (from 1757) is an early example for the architectural emulation of what architects and landlords had experienced on their Grand Tour.\nThe design of the Casino is an architectural collage of memories of Charlemont���s travels: beside conventional formal references to antique sculpture and architecture, established architectural tropes were utilised for embodying Charlemont’s personal experiences in the Casino. For instance, the view from its saloon reframes the vista of Dublin Bay as the classical landscape Campania Felix outside of Naples. Such cultural transfers document the self-fashioning of a young lord, who grew to be a celebrated patron to the arts, sciences and independence of his homeland.\nIn this way, the exterior of the Casino becomes a civic ornament to the city of Dublin. By the middle of the eighteenth-century writers and architects called for a new public magnificence in the cities of Western Europe. Crucial to their aim were freestanding public buildings. Such longing for public magnificence is equally present in William Chambers drawings and early-career designs, which he drafted surrounded by likeminded French pensionnaires at Rome. Their designs aimed to emulate those emotional and sensual impressions that Rome’s antique buildings had cast upon them. New public buildings in London, Paris or Dublin were thus meant to act similarly upon the mind of their beholders communicating the newly achieved virtues and progress of such modern nations. Considering these contemporaneous developments in architecture, the Casino not only emerges as a personal essay of a widely travelled aristocrat, it furthermore transports the enlightened longing for public magnificence. Eventually, this attempt becomes evident in referencing the archetype of public monumentality itself – the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.\nThis monographic thesis not only discusses the genesis of the Casino. It furthermore utilises the methodology of building archaeology revealing at the Casino theoretical, cultural, social and practical aspects symptomatic for the mid-eighteenth century. The dissertation will be submitted in March 2021.\nContact", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5517734289169312}
+{"content": "It is an indisputable fact that teachers need feedback on their teaching processes. In this respect, supervisory practices of school principals play an important role in meeting such needs of teachers. It is expected that the supervision activities conducted in cooperation with teachers in accordance with the principles of supervision will contribute to teachers' professional development by producing efficient feedback. This study aims to determine the views of Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge (RCMK) teachers on supervision, counseling and professional development activities organized by school principals. The study was designed through the survey model, and by using the mixed method, which is defined as the combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques in a study or consecutive studies. The reason for using the mixed method is to clarify and elaborate on data by comparing the quantitative data collected through questionnaires from a larger number of participants with qualitative data obtained from a limited number of participants. The exploratory sequential mixed methods design used in the study began with collecting and analyzing quantitative data that responds to the research question, followed by obtaining and analyzing qualitative data. The data collected from the quantitative research become more significant along with the data in the qualitative research to achieve in-depth analysis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9073782563209534}
+{"content": "Besides automated controllers, the\ninformation flow among vehicles can significantly affect\nthe dynamics of a platoon. This paper studies the\ninfluence of information flow topology on the closed-loop\nstability of homogeneous vehicular platoon moving in a\nrigid formation. A linearized vehicle longitudinal\ndynamic model is derived using the exact feedback\nlinearization technique, which accommodates the inertial\ndelay of powertrain dynamics. Directed graphs are\nadopted to describe different types of allowable\ninformation flow interconnecting vehicles, including both\nradar-based sensors and V2V communications. Under\nlinear feedback controllers, a unified closed-loop stability\ntheorem is proved by using the algebraic graph theory\nand Routh–Hurwitz stability criterion. The theorem\nexplicitly establishes the stabilization threshold of linear\ncontroller gains for platoons with a large class of different\ninformation flow topologies. Numerical simulations are\nused to illustrate the results.\n相关下载链接：//download.csdn.net/download/czzc1990/10635515?utm_source=bbsseo", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7357443571090698}
+{"content": "Variety of challenges have risen due to the unprecedented challenges associated with Covid-19 pandemic. Extended lockdowns, shortage of medical supplies, logistical challenges and lack of infection testing equipment have restricted the access for those seeking medical consultation and diagnosis. In turn, this phenomenon has also increased the self-medication behavior in public and often lead to dire consequences due to inappropriate or absence of diagnosis from medical professionals. On the other hand, lack of protective equipment have also impaired the ability of medical professionals to perform thorough diagnosis to those seeking health consultation for even marginal health related issues.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996494650840759}
+{"content": "501 Laws: Boredom Law #116. Boredom\neffect: discontentment\nNotes\nDoing the same thing over and over again—even making money– is boring. Workplace boredom infects all professionals, including thieves, lawyers, and physicians. Boredom means dissatisfaction with what you have: job, relationship, achievements. Boredom is not simply an ungrounded thought process but a genuine discontentment with current personal matters. Reacting negatively to boredom is easy, if not neuro-driven. Teenagers, when bored, deface public property, and adults drink, gorge, gamble, or watch scary films. Boredom is not a defense to committing a crime. The idea of penitentiary commissioned boredom, unsuccessfully, as therapeutic loneliness. Responding positively to boredom is a skill, though reading books rarely alleviates boredom. Preempting boredom through pointless excitements intensifies boredom. Boredom is a godsend for brilliant individuals, for it is a forerunner to creativity. Bored with painting, Picasso started writing poetry for a while. God created the universe out of absolute boredom.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6216562986373901}
+{"content": "The Ho Chi Minh City Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has issued a list of reopening requirements for local travel agencies, lodging facilities, and operators of outdoor tourist attractions.\nAccording to the newly issued safety regulations, travel agencies and tourists can resume tourism activities provided they meet the following criteria:\nStaff requirements at lodging facilities\n- Employees are only permitted to come into contact with tourists if they have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days or have recovered from COVID-19.\n- Staff who do not have contact with tourists must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to returning to work and be subject to periodic rapid testing.\n- Unvaccinated staff may only work remotely.\n- Staff who directly serve tourists, such as receptionists and restaurant staff, will be tested every three days.\n- All staff and customers must wear face masks in situations with potential direct contact.\nOperational requirements at lodging facilities\n- Members of families or groups of guests with similar or same epidemiological backgrounds can be lodged in the same room for two or more people.\n- Guests who are traveling alone or groups of guests with different epidemiological backgrounds must be lodged in separate rooms.\n- Lodging facilities with dining services may only provide takeaway to non-resident customers and room service to in-house guests.\n- Lodging facilities must have at least one designated ‘quarantine room’ and one designated ‘waiting room’ equipped with at least three sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees.\nTourist requirements\n- Tourists aged 18 and older follow similar regulations.\nTravel agency requirements\n- Tours are only allowed in COVID-19-free or low-risk areas and must adhere to basic pandemic prevention measures.\n- The number of visitors entering outdoor tourist attractions should not exceed 30 percent of capacity.\n- The number of guests on each trip must comply with ordinances relating to public gatherings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5044106245040894}
+{"content": "Vivek P Jani et al.\nIEEE transactions on biomedical circuits and systems, 11(6), 1400-1405 (2017-10-06)\nIn 2013, nearly 15 million units of banked blood were transfused in the United States of America alone. Blood shortages are expected to increase globally. Donated blood is not equal due to differences in quality and deterioration rate. There are...\nAabhas Mathur et al.\nTransfusion, 56(12), 2941-2947 (2016-10-06)\nEach unit of blood donated is processed and stored individually resulting in variability in the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) collected, RBC properties, and the 24-hour posttransfusion RBC survivability. As a result, each unit differs in its ability to...\nSitong Zhou et al.\nScience advances, 5(5), eaaw4466-eaaw4466 (2019-06-01)\nThe tight coupling between cerebral blood flow and neural activity is a key feature of normal brain function and forms the basis of functional hyperemia. The mechanisms coupling neural activity to vascular responses, however, remain elusive despite decades of research....\nYuki Morishita et al.\nPloS one, 12(9), e0185737-e0185737 (2017-09-29)\nDi (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a typical plasticizer used for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blood containers, is eluted from the blood containers and exerts protective effects on red blood cells. However, a concern for detrimental effects of DEHP on human health has...\nYueqi Zhao et al.\nScience advances, 6(12), eaaw9679-eaaw9679 (2020-03-29)\nRhesus D (RhD) is one of the most important immunogenic antigens on red blood cells (RBCs). However, the supply of RhD-negative blood frequently faces critical shortages in clinical practice, and the positive-to-negative transition of the RhD antigen remains a great...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.64564049243927}
+{"content": "These exceptional skills, capabilities, and achievements often position a business as the ideal candidate for grants and awards.\nWhether you are applying for a grant or have been nominated for an award, it can be difficult to recognise and express your own achievements in the submission or proposal.\nWhen you’re completely immersed in your projects, and pushing the boundaries is part of your day-to-day, it’s hard to pinpoint which information is crucial.\nOur role is to shine the light on your unique capabilities and achievements and capture their impact within your industry and beyond.\nBy listening intently to your stories, and with the clarity of an outside perspective, we capture and articulate your vision and impact tailored to align with the purpose of the grant or award.\nWe follow a step-by-step process that includes:\nConsidering the purpose of the grant or award Defining who you are appealing to Understanding the vision that drives your team Pinpointing your key messages Clearly expressing the impact of your capabilities and achievements Crafting a fit-for-purpose grant application or award submission\nA grant application or award submission that showcases your unique skills, capabilities, and achievements, while portraying you as the humble hero.\nEnquire now to discuss your grant application or awards submission strategy, and to see if we’re a good fit.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6688737273216248}
+{"content": "Over the summer of 2021, I was able to participate in a virtual internship in Cape Town, South Africa with VA Corps, where I collaborated with public health leaders and nonprofit organizations in the field of HIV/AIDs relief and education.\nAlthough this wasn’t my original plan for the summer of 2021 (I would have preferred an in-person study abroad experience), I believe the circumstances that brought upon this experience were unchangeable and I found the program, nonetheless, to be extremely valuable to both my personal and academic aspirations.\nThrough this internship, I was able to develop my collaboration, networking, and investigation skills during group-based learning projects with global organizations like UNAids. I also partnered with the Donald White Ndwanya Memorial Fund nonprofit, where I helped organize drives for food, clothes, and stationery for primary schools and children’s centers in Cape Town. Many of the children who attended these schools were orphans and vulnerable children, and were directly impacted by the AIDs epidemic in South Africa.\nHowever, I believe my most meaningful project was a personal one, in which I spearheaded an educational campaign focused on possible nutritional and dietary interventions for HIV and COVID positive individuals in Southern and Eastern Africa, through the guidance of my mentor: Dr. Takiyah White-Ndwanya. The campaign involved flyers for passersby, social media posts, and articles for those who had more advanced knowledge of HIV/AIDs.\nThese experiences were invaluable for my future career plans and helped expand my worldview of global health issues not necessarily nearby. As a pre-health student, it helped reinforce my passion for accessible healthcare and my desire to continue collaborating with nonprofits and community centers.\nI was also able to obtain fantastic guidance and mentorship from VA Corps and was encouraged to explore different options in public health, such as a possible career in epidemiology. This experience opened my eyes to the wider systems of healthcare that affect large groups of people, and was so different from the more focused assessments found in my daily coursework as a human nutrition and MCB student. I was also exposed to the vibrant culture of South Africa through webinars taught by VA Corps employees, which encouraged me to maybe visit Cape Town someday in the future when COVID plays less of a role in travel to South Africa.\nNicole Park, a senior, is studying human nutrition in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition in ACES.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7403084635734558}
+{"content": "Attachments Key Messages & Recommendations Economic and Employment Trends\n● The Indonesian GDP continued to contract for a second quarter in a row due to the pandemic, signifying the first recession in two decades. In quarter 3, the national GDP shrank by 3.5% on a year- on-year basis. In comparison to Q2 2020, the economy has grown by 4.7%, indicating a positive move towards recovery. On a quarter-to-quarter basis, all economic sectors have experienced positive growth. The Ministry of Finance estimated that the annual 2020 growth would be in the range of -0.6% to -1.7%, while the IMF revised its projections from -0.3% to -1.5%, the World Bank projected a deeper contraction at -2.0%, and the ADB revised its growth forecast from -1% to -2.2%.\n● The annual inflation rate increased to 1.6% in November 2020,recording an increase for the third consecutive month following consistent decline since March 2020. However, this may not necessarily indicate recovering purchasing power. The increase has been primarily driven by rising food prices due to the start of the wet season. The recent relaxation of social and travel restrictions combined with the end-year holiday season are likely to have contributed to higher, albeit still low, consumer spending.\n● The employment status of over 29 million people, or 14% of the working-age population (15 – 64 age group) has been affected by the pandemic. Of this total, 62% (18 million) are male. In August 2020, the national unemployment rate stood at 7%, (9.8 million unemployed workers). This represents an increase of 2.7 million persons in comparison to August 2019 which had an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Coupled with increasing underemployment (from 6.4% to 10.2%) and part-time employment (from 22.5% to 26%), as well as declining wages (-7%) between August 2019 and August 2020, the pandemic is likely to push more vulnerable people into poverty.\n● Both male and female employment were impacted by the pandemic, albeit in different ways. Between February and August 2020 men were more likely to become unemployed, to temporarily not work, or to experience reduced working hours.Women were more likely to exit the labour force.\n● The agriculture sector has served as a buffer during the pandemic, by absorbing labour released by other sectors. However, wages in agriculture are among the lowest nationally, well below the minimum cost for decent monthly living. The number of workers in the agriculture sector increased by 2.8 million between August 2019 and August 2020, while total employment in the country decreased.\n● Many of the new poor - resulting from COVID-19 impact - are likely to live in congested urban settings. In the urban centres the working poor are employed in the informal sector. They are the most affected by large scale social and mobility restrictions and are excluded from employment based social protection systems. The World Bank estimated that for the first time since 2006, extreme poverty (based on USD 1.9 per day) is likely to increase from 2.7% in 2019 to 3% in 2020.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6151318550109863}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIn the service sector, digital platforms now enable service providers to reach customers through an online marketplace and use the value‐adding complementary services offered. However, despite the widespread prevalence of digital platforms, there has been little research on the market reach and financial performance captured by service providers. We explored these service provider‐specific outcomes of digital platforms by studying a digital platform in the beauty industry. Our results show that digital platforms present a troubling paradox for service providers participating in a platform‐based online marketplace: despite increases in market reach, in terms of a higher rate of new customer acquisition, those service providers participating in the marketplace have lower sales than others. However, the “dark side” of this paradox is compensated by higher sales for service providers using more of the complementary services offered by the platform. Hence, although digital platforms may open new markets and add value, service providers should be wary of their paradoxical consequences. With these findings, we contribute new theoretical and managerial insight about the service provider‐specific outcomes of digital platforms and add to the ongoing debate about firm strategies in the digital age concerning the platform economy.\nKeywords digital strategy entrepreneurship marketplace platform economy service provider services", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6335025429725647}
+{"content": "Q: What opportunities and/or challenges does the growing pressure to control the rising costs of healthcare present to medical device designers and manufacturers?\nThe opportunities brought about by this pressure include a trend toward evidence-based medicine. This trend necessitates new medical devices that can sense, analyze, communicate, and store personalized health indicators. These new devices promise to eliminate subjectivity and human error, resulting in more accurate, effective, and cost-effective treatments. The evidence-based medicine coincides with a trend toward more real-time and continuous diagnostics. These goals can typically only be met with wearable or implantable devices.\nAnother significant opportunity is the trend toward implantable device miniaturization. Through device miniaturization, we enable minimally invasive implant surgeries that are performed in outpatient clinics instead of hospitals, reduce the risks of complications and infections, and expedite healing. Overall, device miniaturization can lead to significantly more cost-effective solutions.\nThe primary challenge presented by cost-control pressure is that substantial funding is required to support the significant engineering efforts required for the development of these new therapies, systems, and devices. Due to the highly regulated nature of the medical device industry, the returns on these investments are not quick. Under the pressure to reduce healthcare costs, it is often difficult to find the investment capital required to get the required development work started.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999587535858154}
+{"content": "Taste of the Wild PREY Turkey Recipe for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).\nThe diet of the native canine was quite simple, consisting mainly of the prey they hunted. A simple, limited ingredient diet offers many benefits. They can be easier for some dogs to digest and may be a good choice for dogs who have experienced sensitivities to certain ingredients. PREY Turkey Recipe for Dogs features cage-free turkey as the first of just four key ingredients, followed by lentils, sunflower oil and tomato pomace which provide antioxidants, omega fatty acids and important nutrients such as DHA. Finally, guaranteed, species-specific probiotics help support digestion and carefully selected vitamins and minerals ensure your dog gets the simple yet complete nutrition they need, without the hunt.\nTurkey – Turkey, the number one ingredient in this formula, is rich in nutrients and energy, and a highly digestible source of protein. Species Specific Probiotics – Healthy digestive and immune systems are vital to the overall health of your pet. Our proprietary K9 Strain Probiotics are developed specifically for dogs and added after the cooking process to ensure viability. Each pound of Taste of the Wild provides 80 million live, active cultures that help support healthy digestive and immune systems. Digestive Support – Fiber from garbanzo beans helps promote digestive health while prebiotic fiber from dried chicory root provides fuel for the beneficial probiotic bacteria in the digestive system. Ingredients - Turkey, lentils, tomato pomace, sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, dicalcium phosphate, salmon oil (source of DHA), salt, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.\nContains a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms.\nAnalytical Constituents:\nGuaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein 30.0% minimum Crude Fat 15.0% minimum Crude Fibres 5.0% maximum Moisture 10.0% maximum DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 0.05% minimum Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum Selenium 0.3 mg/kg minimum Taurine 0.12% minimum Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 2.5% minimum Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% minimum Total Microorganisms*\n(Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis)\nnot less than 36,363,636 CFU/kg\nAdditives per kg Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg minimum Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum\n*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.\nCalorie Content:\n3,670 kcal/kg (343 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy.\nFeeding Guide: Standard Measuring Cups/Day -\nPet Size 6 - 12 weeks 3 - 4 months 5 - 7 months 8 - 12 months Adult Dogs 1 - 2.25kg 75 - 125g 75 - 100g 66 - 100g 50 - 75g 50 - 66g 2.25 - 4.5kg 125 - 200g 100 - 175g 100 - 166g 75 - 133g 66 - 100g 4.5 - 9kg 200 - 325g 175 - 300g 166 - 275g 133 - 225g 100 - 175g 9 - 13.5kg 325 - 433g 300 - 400g 275 - 366g 225 - 300g 175 - 233g 13.5 - 18kg 433 - 550g 400 - 500g 366 - 450g 300 -366g 233 - 300g 18 - 27kg 550 - 750g 500 - 666g 450 - 625g 366 - 500g 300 - 400g 27 - 36kg 666 - 850g 625 - 766g 500 - 625g 400 - 500g 36 - 45kg 766 - 900g 625 - 725g 500 - 575g 45 - 57kg 700 - 825g 566 - 650g 575 - 675g 57 - 68kg 850 - 975g 675 - 775g 68 - 79kg 975 - 1050g 775 - 866g For adult dogs over 45.45kg, add 1/2 cup for every additional 4.54kg. For pregnant or nursing adult dogs, we recommend free-choice feeding. Adjust amount offered daily as needed to maintain ideal body condition. This feeding guide provides a starting point for the amount of food to give your dog each day. We recommend that you keep your dog in ideal body condition and not allow them to become overweight. The amount of food your dog needs can vary based on age, activity level or other food and treats given, so be sure to work with your veterinarian to determine an appropriate weight for your dog, and to make any necessary adjustments to their feeding. Changing Food: For 7 - 10 days, gradually decrease the amount of current food while increasing the amount of new food.\nAvailable Sizes:\n3.6kg, 11.3kg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.907655656337738}
+{"content": "Many of us know how satisfying it can be to simplify things, to shed them down to the essential, be it a schedule, a song, a room, or a thought. But this work cannot be unidirectional. We muddle and clutter ourselves up, then let the dross drop. With good reason, too. we want to sweep up the abundance of life, we want to lose it. Again and again. Still, over the long term, a slow paring can happen.\nI am going to fewer concerts and other events than I might otherwise this month, because I have so much else to do and want to do it well. I am also thinking more simply, focusing on what I have to do each day (because if I don’t, I am likely to forget something). I have also been thinking of paring down as a principle of poetry—not in the obvious ways (poetry is known for its conciseness) but for the internal shedding that often takes place in a poem, the simplification in motion. A poem is not static. While writing it, you simplify it, but even in its final form it moves into its own kernel.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5511128306388855}
+{"content": "Dorsal vessel morphogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster serves as a superb system with which to study the cellular and genetic bases of heart tube formation. We used a cardioblast-expressed Toll-GFP transgene to screen for additional genes involved in heart development and identified tailup as a locus essential for normal dorsal vessel formation. tailup, related to vertebrate islet1, encodes a LIM homeodomain transcription factor expressed in all cardioblasts and pericardial cells of the heart tube as well as in associated lymph gland hematopoietic organs and alary muscles that attach the dorsal vessel to the epidermis. A transcriptional enhancer regulating expression in these four cell types was identified and used as a tailup-GFP transgene with additional markers to characterize dorsal vessel defects resulting from gene mutations. Two reproducible phenotypes were observed in mutant embryos: hypoplastic heart tubes with misaligned cardioblasts and the absence of most lymph gland and pericardial cells. Conversely, a significant expansion of the lymph glands and abnormal morphology of the heart were observed when tailup was overexpressed in the mesoderm. Tailup was shown to bind to two DNA recognition sequences in the dorsal vessel enhancer of the Hand basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor gene, with one site proven to be essential for the lymph gland, pericardial cell, and Svp/Doc cardioblast expression of Hand. Together, these results establish Tailup as being a critical new transcription factor in dorsal vessel morphogenesis and lymph gland formation and place this regulator directly upstream of Hand in these developmental processes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9197442531585693}
+{"content": "Sales of clean and natural beauty and personal care products grew to nearly $30 billion at the manufacturers’ level in 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on many markets.\nAccording to Kline’s recently published\nNatural and Clean Beauty Global Series, covering the United States, China, Brazil, and Europe, market performance largely varied by region. Some markets, such as Brazil, saw little to no change in consumption; others, such as Europe and the United States, were hit much harder. Collectively, the global market saw 2.1% growth, driven by various bright spots including a stellar performance from indie brands and self-care-oriented products. Continue reading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7092376351356506}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPalmitoylation is required for the activities of several cancer-associated proteins, making the palmitoyl acyltransferase (PAT) enzymes that catalyze these reactions potential targets for anticancer therapeutics. In this study, we sought to identify and characterize a human PAT with activity toward N-terminally myristoylated and palmitoylated proteins. NIH/3t3 cells were stably transfected with vectors containing no insert, wild type human DHHC20, or a serine-substituted DHHS20 mutant. Compared with control cells, cells overexpressing wild-type DHHC20 displayed an increase in palmitoylation activity toward a peptide that mimics the N-terminus of myristoylated and palmitoylated proteins, but had no change in activity toward a peptide that mimics the C-terminus of farnesylated and palmitoylated proteins. Cells expressing DHHS20 had no significant change in activity toward either peptide. Overexpression of DHHC20 also caused phenotypic changes consistent with cellular transformation, including colony formation in soft agar, decreased contact inhibition of growth, and increased proliferation under low-serum conditions. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction analyses of human tissues demonstrated that DHHC20 is expressed in a tissue-specific manner, and is overexpressed in several types of human tumors, including ovarian, breast and prostate. Overall, these results demonstrate that DHHC20 is a human N-terminal-myristoyl-directed PAT involved in cellular transformation, that may play a role in cancer.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Molecular Biology Cell Biology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5086871981620789}
+{"content": "Penetration is a critical aspect of terminal performance. As the great African professional hunter and gunwriter Finn Aagaard once wrote, “Killing power is a matter of biology, not math and physics, and is influenced almost totally by shot placement, accompanied by sufficient penetration.”\nTime and data have also unquestionably revealed that when compared to these semi-auto-pistol cartridges, the .357 Magnum does a better job at stopping bad guys.\nSIG Sauer recently delivered its last lot of firearms, ammunition and matching equipment for testing by the U.S. Army in its search for a Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7847133874893188}
+{"content": "High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation is an increasingly used procedure in oncohematologic diseases and represents a promising strategy in selected patients with solid tumors. In autologous stem cell transplantation, the risk of reinfusion of clonogenic tumor cells is a remarkable biologic obstacle that can be at least partly overcome by ex vivo graft purging to reduce residual tumor. Mafosfamide and 4-hydroxyperoxycyclophosphamide, active metabolites of cyclophosphamide, are the most widely used pharmacologic agents for ex vivo bone marrow purging. However, in addition to killing tumor cells, they are toxic to normal bone marrow as measured by reduced colony-forming unit granulocyte-macrophage (CFU-GM). Thus, the therapeutic index of these alkylating agents is narrow, and parameters for dose selection must include toxicity to normal bone marrow progenitor cells that can delay bone marrow engraftment and increase risk of infections, bleeding complications, hospitalization, and the need for a costly transplantation procedure. Amifostine (WR-2771, Ethyol; Alza Pharmaceuticals, Palo Alto, CA/US Bioscience, West Conshohocken, PA) selectively protects human CFU-GM progenitor cells from the cytotoxicities of active metabolites of cyclophosphamide without altering its cytotoxic effect on malignant cells. This has been demonstrated both in preclinical and clinical studies in patients with breast cancer, malignant lymphomas, and acute leukemia. Amifostine use during the ex vivo procedure significantly shortened the time to bone marrow engraftment with decreased incidence of infections and need for red blood cell transfusions.\nEx vivo manipulation of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation: the potential role of amifostine / M. Balzarotti, S. Grisanti, K. Granzow, A. Saladini, A. Sala, A. Nozza, A. Molteni, F. Passamonti, C. Carlo-Stella, A. Santoro, S. Siena. - In: SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 0093-7754. - 26:2 Suppl. 7(1999 Apr), pp. 66-71. ((Intervento presentato al convegno Investigators Workshop on Recent Developments and Emerging Options - The Role of Amifostine as a Broad-Spectrum Cytoprotective Agent tenutosi a Puerto Rico nel 1998.\nTitolo: Ex vivo manipulation of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation: the potential role of amifostine Autori: Parole Chiave: Bone-marrow transplantation; high-dose chemotherapy; non-hodgkins-lymphoma; breast-cancer; sequential chemotherapy; randomized trial; multiple-myeloma; peripheral-blood; solid tumors; protection Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: Settore MED/06 - Oncologia Medica Data di pubblicazione: apr-1999 Rivista: Tipologia: Article (author) Appare nelle tipologie: 01 - Articolo su periodico File in questo prodotto: Pubblicazioni consigliate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5007777214050293}
+{"content": "Data Breach Reports Rise as Supply Chain Attacks SurgeUS Breach Notification Transparency Declining, Identity Theft Resource Center Warns\nUnwelcome news on the data exposure front: If U.S. data breach notification trends hold steady, expect this year to break records, and not in a good way.\nThe Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, says that in the first three quarters of this year, the number of publicly reported data breaches was 17% higher than what was seen for all of 2020. While the number of breach reports issued this year did decline from Q2 to Q3 by 9%, \"the trendline continues to point to a record-breaking year for data compromises,\" it says.\nBlame breaches that trace to online attacks in particular. For the first three quarters of this year, ITRC saw a 27% rise in breaches attributed to online attacks - and especially due to phishing and ransomware - compared with all of 2020.\nAnother rapidly increasing breach culprit: supply chain attacks.\n\"Although supply chain attacks only count as a single attack, they impact multiple organizations and the individuals whose data is stored by them,\" ITRC says. \"Sixty entities were impacted by 23 third-party or supply chain attacks, including eight attacks that were reported in previous quarters.\" The Q3 breach notifications add up to a total of 793,000 more individuals being affected by such attacks.\nSupply Chain Attacks\nHere's a selection of supply chain attacks that triggered breach notifications, with a count of how many such notifications have so far been released:\nBlackbaud (2020): \"The ITRC has recorded 580 entities with 12,813,995 victims from the Blackbaud data breach,\" which occurred in 2020, it says. Of those 580 breached organizations, 100 of them - with 253,000 customers or users - didn't report being victims until this year; CaptureRX: 162 entities affected; Accellion File Transfer Appliance: 38 entities affected; Netgain Technologies (2020): 23 entities affected by 2020 attack; ParkMobile: 19 entities affected; Herff Jones: 12 entities affected; Med-Data: 6 entities affected.\nThat isn't necessarily the full count of organizations - aka entities - affected by each supply chain attack. Rather, it represents only victim organizations that have issued a breach report that has become public.\nWhere supply chain attacks are concerned, expect the number of resulting breaches to increase. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, or ENISA, warned in July that it expects to see four times as many supply chain attacks in 2021 as in 2020.\nReviewing 24 supply chain attacks from January 2020 through early July, ENISA found that \"around 58% of the supply chain attacks aimed at gaining access to data - predominantly customer data, including personal data and intellectual property - and around 16% at gaining access to people.\"\nBreach Reporting Rules\nThe key to breach analyses published by the likes of ENISA, and EU data protection agencies or Britain's Information Commissioner's Office, as well as the ITRC in the U.S., remains organizations that suffer an attack disclosing that fact to affected consumers and relevant regulators, and publishing meaningful details to inform victims what steps they should take to protect themselves (see:\nData Breach Culprits: Phishing and Ransomware Dominate).\nEurope mandates that organizations report breaches involving people's personal information to regulators, who may require them to then inform consumers. Such breaches must be reported to relevant authorities, including their national data protection authority, within 72 hours.\nOrganizations that fail to follow the rules face the potential of steep fines. GDPR empowers EU regulators to impose fines of up to 4% of an organization's annual global revenue or 20 million euros ($23 million) - whichever is greater - if they violate Europeans' privacy rights, for example, by failing to secure their personal data. Violators can also lose their right to process people's data.\nCongress has passed no equivalent legislation to safeguard Americans' privacy or penalize organizations that fail to safeguard people's personal information.\nState-level legislation in the U.S. often at least requires breach notifications, but typically only if a breach has affected personal information pertaining to a certain number of consumers - usually, more than 500 individuals. While requirements can vary by sector, including healthcare, which is covered by federal rules, many states don't specify minimum standards for the type of information a notification must contain, or how quickly it must be issued.\nTransparency Waning\nWhile security experts have been urging breached organizations to share more details about how they were compromised, not least to help others better protect themselves, as well as to enable consumers to act quickly to protect their privacy, unfortunately, there appear to be multiple moves happening in the opposite direction.\n\"There is a disturbing trend developing where organizations and state agencies do not include specifics about data compromises or report them on a timely basis,\" ITRC says. \"One state has not posted a data breach notice since September 2020.\"\nITRC notes that consumers already oftentimes appear reluctant to act on breach notifications to better safeguard their identity, and that such hesitancy is likely to only be exacerbated by organizations failing to alert them to breaches in a timely and robust manner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7442047595977783}
+{"content": "One way savvy independent pharmacies are differentiating from their chain competitors is by keeping abreast of shifting consumer preferences and stocking a robust selection of natural products. In fact, a recent survey conducted by HRG revealed that 80% of responding pharmacies were stocking natural brands.\nThe market for natural has changed dramatically over the last few decades. What began as a niche movement among a small demographic of eco-conscious people in the 1970s has ballooned into a $180 billion industry which includes food, drink, supplements, remedies, and personal care products. According to SPINS, the natural products industry more than doubled from 2006 to 2015.\nKline Group reported that the U.S. market for natural personal care products has grown over 7% recently, while the U.S. market for natural OTC medicines has grown over 11%, fueled by growing consumer awareness and interest in using these products. This has far outpaced growth across more conventional category performance.\nIn 2015, in the U.S. Natural Products Industry, dietary supplements were valued at $39 billion and natural beauty and personal care were valued at $18 billion, a 6.2% and 13.4% increase over the previous year, respectively.\nWhile there is no formal definition of “natural,” many consumers of these items tend to view natural products as safer, healthier, and as addressing holistic needs, due to the fact that they have less chemicals than their mainstream counterparts. In fact, stats from NMI, as reported by Trajectory, indicate that nearly half of all consumers are concerned about chemicals in personal care products.\nAs you will learn through this blog series, there are many reasons other than the avoidance of chemicals that people shop for natural products, including:\nhaving allergies requiring use of products that are “free from” certain ingredients; being on a doctor-recommended diet such as low-FODMAP which addresses digestive issues or gluten-free for autoimmune conditions such as celiac disease; subscribing to a lifestyle diet such as vegan or paleo; and supporting brands or companies with social missions that resonate with the shopper.\nDespite the outdated belief that millennials are the primary purchasers of natural items, the desire for safer/natural products spans generations. For example, 40% of women ages 35 to 49 were interested in organic/natural beauty and personal care products, followed by 37% at ages 50 to 64 and 32% at age 65 and older. Two in five U.S. consumers used a natural or organic version of a personal care product in the past six months, according to NMI data.\nAnd it isn’t all or nothing – many consumers use a combination of natural and mainstream products.\nPerhaps that’s why shoppers are no longer shopping solely at natural grocers and co-ops to purchase these types of products. According to the 2017 Natural Foods Merchandiser Market Overview, the fastest growing channel for natural products is actually conventional channels.\nIndependent pharmacies are perfectly poised to offer natural products to their customers because of the level of relationship their pharmacists have with their patients. It is good for their bottom line, too. In a recent article, Kline Group pointed out that “price points for natural OTCs are often higher than traditional OTCs, and they are often indicated for regimen use, making them strong sales generators for the companies producing them.”\nOver the next year, we will be writing a series of posts in the \"Stepping Into Natural\" blog series that will help pharmacists understand what is going on in the natural market including understanding:\nmacro concepts such as free from, transparency, clean label, and social responsibility; doctor-recommended diets such as low-FODMAP; the plethora of certifications on products these days; lifestyle diets such as vegan and paleo; ingredient trends such as hemp-derived CBD and adaptogens; and profiles of pharmacies excelling with natural products\nIn my next post, I will delve deeper into the meaning of “natural.” Stay tuned!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5095568895339966}
+{"content": "The report estimates the potential effects of Uzbekistan’s integration with the EAEU and outlines promising areas for cooperation between the current Union member states and Uzbekistan.\nThe structural changes and economic reforms initiated in 2017 by Uzbekistan’s government are visibly transforming the economy. However, the country still needs to promote infrastructural development, improved access to global and regional markets, and a favourable institutional environment. The authors believe that economic and institutional support that would result from integration with the EAEU should foster Uzbekistan’s comprehensive development.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995437860488892}
+{"content": "All research in progress seminars are off-the-record. Any information about methodology and/or results are embargoed until publication.\nDr. Halpern’s research combines empirical approaches from the fields of epidemiology, health services research, and the decision-making sciences with conceptual work grounded in moral philosophy. He applies these approaches across three fields.\nFirst, he examines the allocation of scarce healthcare resources including ICU beds and services and solid-organ transplants. He seeks to understand how tradeoffs are made when the interests of individuals conflict with the interests of groups, and how these tradeoffs could be made more efficiently, equitably, and transparently. Second, he examines the use of behavioral economic approaches, including framing effects, default options, and financial incentives, to improve patients’ and providers’ decisions, particularly those related to end-of-life care. Third, he seeks to improve the ethics and efficiency of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) by examining the intended and unintended consequences of incentives for research participation, and by developing new patient-centered outcome measures and methods for analyzing them.\nDr. Halpern’s research is supported by the National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, American Thoracic Society, and by a Greenwall Foundation Faculty Scholar Award in Bioethics. He is the Founding Director of the Fostering Improvement in End-of-Life Decision Science (FIELDS) program, and Deputy Director of the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE), both housed within the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at Penn.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5048869848251343}
+{"content": "We are interested in developing intelligent systems that support students’ learning. One project develops “invention activities” for students learning data science, supported by automatic feedback mechanisms. This approach aims to facilitate improved understanding of data science concepts by letting students invent and test quantitative measures. In a second project, we are developing an intelligent system for supporting student collaboration on joint project. We are designing algorithms for analyzing students’ and design interfaces that will provide collaborators with actionable information regarding the group’s progress.\nUnderstanding the capabilities and limitations of agents is important for users, as they need to choose between different agents, adjust the level of autonomy of an agent, or work alongside an agent. While prior work in explainable AI has developed methods for explaining individual decisions of an agent to a person retrospectively, these approaches do not provide users with a global understanding of an agent’s expected behavior in a range of situations. We are developing explanation methods for reinforcement learning agents.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6864248514175415}
+{"content": "Here, we examine the relationship between contents of principal flavones in hairy roots of Scutellaria baicalensis with the activity of the β-glucuronidase (sGUS) enzyme during a culturing cycle. Using RP-HPLC, we show that the highest contents of aglycones, baicalin and wogonin is observed at the growth days 8, 14, and 71 and reach 45, 41, and 62% (based on the total weight of hairy roots of the Baikal skullcap), correspondingly. Their accumulation is accompanied by increase of the sGUS activity, which we determined fluorometrically. Moreover, the enzyme activity is characterized by significant and reasonable correlation only with the wogonin contents. Our results confirm a significant role of sGUS at the final steps of the metabolism in root-specific flavones of Baikal skullcap and suggest how one can optimize the conditions of culturing the hairy roots for biotechnological production of individual flavonoids. For example, at the culturing day 71 wogonin constituted over 80% of all flavones extracted from cells.\nKeywords: Scutellaria baicalensis; baicalein; endogenous β-glucuronidase; flavones; wogonin.\n© 2018 Wiley-VHCA AG, Zurich, Switzerland.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9981760382652283}
+{"content": "VEGAN with a Capital “V”\nWhile “becoming vegan” is a social phenomenon, being a healthy vegan demands utmost attention—with a capital “V” for vigilance! Since a vegan abstains from all animal foods—no dairy products, eggs, fish or seafood, fowl, honey or meats of any kind—they must choose wisely from the plant kingdom.\nAug 4, 2021\nin\nLifestyles", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9550365805625916}
+{"content": "In an effort to further reduce its manufacturing cost structures, Solarfun is planning to spend approximately US$130 million to boost capacity of its wafering and cell production to become more integrated. The company expects to construct additional buildings, facilities and infrastructure, especially for its ingot and wire saw operations in 2011. The capital expenditure is being financed by the recent equity injection from the Hanwha Group, as well as net cash flow from operations and cash in hand.\nSolarfun noted that it had already succeeded in reaching its current capacity expansion plans for 2010, which included 360MW in ingot manufacturing capacity, 400MW in wire saw capacity, 500MW of cell capacity and 900MW in module capacity. This represents increases of 100MW in cell capacity and 200MW in module capacity compared to the end of the second quarter of 2010.\nHowever, with higher capital cost and longer equipment lead times, Solarfun does not currently have a balanced integrated manufacturing infrastructure, being ‘top heavy’ with higher module capacity than wafering and cell production.\nThe plans for 2011 include boosting ingot capacity from 360MW to 510MW and wire saw capacity from 400MW to 572MW. Solar capacity will also be increased from 550MW to 820MW, better matching its module capacity.\nSolarfun also noted that it plans to continue to reduce processing costs through enhanced manufacturing efficiencies and other R&D breakthroughs.\n“Our goal is to make Solarfun more fully vertically integrated as we seek to lower our manufacturing costs and become the leading low cost producer in the market,” explained Peter Xie, CEO and President of Solarfun. “As our current projections indicate, the expected capital expenditures will be spent on expanding ingot, wafer and cell capacities, which we believe will help improve our cost structure over time.”\nXie noted that the decision to further ramp its manufacturing capacity was to meet expected customer demand in 2011.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9386599659919739}
+{"content": "Competition and market forces are changing the tech industry more than ever. These factors have made it imperative for organizations to boost return on investment to achieve success. To keep pace with the ever-evolving business landscape, organizations must ensure they invest in the right mix of projects that deliver the highest value. This is the essence of project portfolio management (PPM). In this article at McKinsey & Company, Katy Bartlett et al. explains how to manage project portfolios to unlock the trapped capital.\nReasons Behind the Trapped Capital\nMany organizations lack effective risk management communication at project and portfolio levels. Inadequate guidance to ensure a robust process between the projects can lead to mismanagement of risks.\nexplain authors. This undoubtedly traps the capital. “This tendency means the most risks—including those that might be better managed at the portfolio level—become de facto project risks,” PPM for Unlocking Trapped Capital\nIndustry experts believe that organizations must consistently set capital budgets across the portfolio. Furthermore, business leaders must identify the risks, secure adequate funding, and ensure more predictable outcomes. Enterprises can achieve this only if they:\nResolve Ambiguity\nAmbiguity around risks can lead to cost overruns. Therefore, leaders must define the risks that demand attention at the portfolio level. Experts suggest project managers manage risks—design changes, execution variations, and estimation discrepancies—at the project level. Furthermore, the risks that project managers have no control over must be managed by organizational leaders at the portfolio level.\nReduce Financial Risks say the authors. “A detailed understanding of the portfolio, including project size, location, and the commodities involved, is required to ensure portfolio-level exposures are quantified and the appropriate reserve level is identified,” Establish a Relationship Between Risk and Resilience\nOften, investors find themselves trapped in projects that are economically no longer attractive. However, they find that there are no viable options to exit. How can business leaders avoid such situations? Tech leaders must thoroughly understand the risks to build resilience. Remember, resilience in a capital investment demands an agile execution plan, robust business case, and commercial optionality.\nTo read the original article, click on https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/operations/our-insights/managing-project-portfolios-to-unlock-trapped-capital.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9136142730712891}
+{"content": "Strategies for engaging and retaining subscribers start with understanding those subscribers’ interests and behaviors.\nWe invite you to join a free 1-hour conversation at 3 p.m. ET on September 28 with Erik Zenhausern, Director of Acquisition and Retention at Newsday and Pat Leader, the Director of Audience and Consumer Revenue at the Spokesman-Review, facilitated by Gwen Vargo, API’s Director of Reader Revenue. These two industry leaders will share ways they have revamped their retention strategies to reduce churn of digital subscribers. Newsday will share how creating a new metric to measure what content subscribers read helped it understand subscribers’ interests. And how implementing an online process to “save” potential cancellations has proved twice as effective as traditional methods. Spokesman-Review will share how its recently revamped “welcome series” of messages increased new subscribers’ engagement with content and reduced churn significantly. And it will detail the operations of its in-house “retention team” of customer service representatives, who receive financial incentives for saving subscribers from cancellation. Registration is free and open to anyone whose job entails attracting and retaining subscribers to a news publication.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6984392404556274}
+{"content": "As teleworking becomes the norm for many workers in the US and homeowners spend even more time indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on sustainability and indoor air quality is increasing. This trend is driven by energy-efficient solutions like underfloor heating and renewable energy sources like geothermal and solar. Let’s take a closer […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7094416618347168}
+{"content": "ADAS Calibrations After Your Windshield Replacement\nAlmost all vehicle accidents are caused by human error, which can be avoided with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The role of ADAS is to prevent deaths and injuries by reducing the number of car accidents and the serious impact of those that cannot be avoided.\nEssential safety-critical ADAS applications include:\nPedestrian detection/avoidance Lane departure warning/correction Traffic sign recognition Automatic emergency braking Blind spot detection\nThese lifesaving systems are key to ensuring the success of ADAS applications, incorporating the latest interface standards and running multiple vision-based algorithms to support real-time multimedia, vision co-processing, and sensor fusion subsystems.\nWhen you replace your windshield, it’s important to have your camera recalibrated by experts, according to the manufacturer’s standards. It’s a matter of safety.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8742122054100037}
+{"content": "67.\nTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the comparative nuclear, conventional and chemical weapons' levels of NATO and the Warsaw pact.\nComparisons of NATO and Warsaw pact nuclear and conventional forces are published annually in the \"Statement on the Defence Estimates\".While there is broad parity at the strategic level of nuclear forces, the Warsaw pact continues to enjoy a significant advantage in the intermediate and short-range categories.The Soviet Union also commands the world's largest, most comprehensive and advanced capability for chemical and toxic agent warfare. The United Kingdom abandoned its chemical weapons capability in the 1950s and the United States produced no chemical weapons between 1969 and 1987. However, this unilateral restraint by the West has not been matched by the Soviet Union. It was against this background that the United States began its modernisation programme to replace its own aging stocks with binary weapons stationed on United States territory.As regards conventional forces, the Warsaw pact enjoys massive numerical superiority, and these forces are deployed so as to enable them to initiate surprise attack and large scale offensive action. They also have the potential to bring forward massive land-based reinforcements across relatively short distances. By contrast, NATO is faced with the need for many of its reinforcements to cross the Atlantic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6738599538803101}
+{"content": "Here, we take a look at some common myths about softgels and explore why drug developers may want to reconsider their go-to delivery methods.\nThe biopharma industry has been challenged to discover and develop new diagnostic tests, treatments, and vaccines to help resolve the pandemic. Learn how one CDMO embraces the challenge.\nThe need to increase efficiency and productivity has led scientists to develop a machine learning solution that can optimize the way that developers analyze and characterize their early drug candidates.\nLook at the elements involved in building a robust packaging strategy and the key technical considerations in packaging design and operational planning for products of various sizes.\nThis article explains an easy-to-implement system that would increase both efficiency and safety during the DAC column turnover process.\nSpray drying is particularly advantageous for manufacturing particles in the inhalable range of 1-5 microns. Learn more about spray drying through two case studies of inhaled dry powders.\nMedia formulations supporting the production of biologics require global sourcing from different suppliers. Here’s how to ensure a reliable raw material supply and to mitigate risk from variability.\nEven as alternative methods such as PCR and NGS have emerged, in vivo tests have stubbornly remained a central part of testing. Here we examine current in vivo methods and explore modern alternatives.\nHow Bio4C Orchestrator Software provides technology to support requirements for electronic records and provides a detailed “rule-by-rule” analysis for 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 in tabular form.\nThis application note demonstrates how the Nicomp Z3000 system is ideally suited for determining size and zeta potential of gold nanoparticles.\nThe dynamic binding capacity (DBC) and purification of Fc-fusion and bispecific Ab proteins are compared on A3 and other commercial Protein A resins, with a discussion of the molecular basis for A3’s high affinity for target molecules.\nExosomes have recently been attracting research interest. This guidebook is a useful resource for exosome researchers seeking high purity isolation.\nIn this e-book industry leaders discuss their experience implementing process intensification strategies as they relate to unique organizational goals.\nThis article is a recent discussion with the General Manager of Pfizer CentreOne, regarding what it’s like to lead an embedded CDMO within one of the largest pharmaceutical companies.\nIn Q4 2017, ISR asked a follow-up question to respondents who agreed that their company’s focus on developing new innovative treatments will impact its outsourcing practices.\nLearn how to avoid common pitfalls in the transfer and scale-up process using an integrated approach, with industry experts sharing key considerations when planning for scale-up of a development program.\nThis webinar focuses on applications where flexible isolators have been used, including containment assessments to confirm performance and ergonomic benefits.\nExplore the challenges of assessing the immuno-safety profile when moving a drug candidate to first-in-human (FIH) studies, including key considerations and pitfalls to avoid along the way.\nThe upstream bioprocess contributes significantly to product quality and manufacturing efficiency. This webcast presents strategies for inline process analytics aimed at automated feed control.\nAbbott’s nutrition business manufactures a wide variety of science-based nutrition products. Here we review how the company uses Big Data and analytics to improve manufacturing productivity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5100688934326172}
+{"content": "This self-sustaining server produces electricity from tomatoes\nWarm Earth by Ilja Schamlé, Eindhoven\nWarm Earth by Ilja Schamlé, Eindhoven\nWarm Earth by Ilja Schamlé, Eindhoven\nThe Netherlands – Design Academy Eindhoven graduateIlja Schamlé is exploring the potential of self-sustaining eco-systems with a tomato plant-powered energy server. Her project, Warm Earth, examines how technology could enter a symbiotic relationship with nature. In the self-contained server system renewable energy derived from tomato vines runs a cloud server, with heat generated by the computer providing optimal growing temperature for the plants.\nWhile this project offers a promising insight into the future of sustainable energy, the world’s current internet usage is too high for such a system to work. ‘The pace of the internet is extreme compared to the pace of plants, how they grow and how the bacteria breaks down and releases electrons,’ says Schamlé.‘Combining these two systems accentuates the excessiveness of our online behaviour and its electricity use.’\nIn the future, there will be an even greater need for systems that simultaneously cater for our digital habits while also preserving nature. Elsewhere, we previously spoke to designers Monika Seyfried and Cyrus Clarke about their research into data-storing plants.\nStrategic opportunity\nOur current energy usage is proving harmful and unsustainable. Technology companies, therefore, should embrace opportunities to accelerate such innovations – enabling researchers to seriously explore plant-powered electricity\nFinancial aid start-up Mos re-invents student banking\nMos Student Banking, US\nMos Student Banking, US\nUS – Expanding from its roots as a financial aid start-up, Mos is introducing a debit card aimed at students. As part of a partnership with Blue Ridge Bank, the Mos card offers zero overdraft or late fees, as well as requiring no minimum balance. Students who sign up for a debit card can also use the platform’s scholarship and grant matching tool to ensure they have access to as much financial support as possible.\nBy creating the card, Mos is approaching student financial aid in a holistic way – simultaneously allowing Gen Z to manage their money while providing support from trusted scholarship providers. ‘The goal is not to just become a student bank. The goal is to be like a financial super-app,’ says Amira Yahyaoui, founder and CEO of Mos. ‘I understand the frustration of not being allowed in [to college] because you can’t afford it.’\nFintech disruptor Twig recently spoke to LS:N Global about how it wants to become the bank for Generation Z, and how the circular economy will transform young people’s perception of wealth.\nStrategic opportunity\nFintech brands targeting Gen Z should consider their diverse lifestyle needs. Consider also partnering with accommodation platforms and educational services to provide support throughout the student journey\nGlobal beauty giants unite on sustainability strategy\nGlobal – The global beauty industry is coming together to create a unified sustainability scoring systemfor cosmetics products. Major companies in the sector, including Unilever, L’Oréal, LVMH and Henkel and Natura & Co are launching the initiative to accelerate the industry’s environmental efforts. It will be open to all cosmetics companies, regardless of their size or existing resources.\nTo ensure a long-term approach is taken, the initiative will also involve input from scientists, academics and NGOs. By doing this, the scoring system will allow beauty brands to create established environmentalcriteriafor their products. ‘Working alongside our peer companies, we’re aiming to provide people with easy-to-understand, transparent and comparable information, based on a robust scientific approach,’ says Sunny Jain, president of beauty and personal care at Unilever.\nBy making this system available to the wider industry, these companies are showcasing how working together to create Open-source Sustainability can bolster environmental change.\nLush Lens feature on the #LushLabs app, UK\nStrategic opportunity\nAlternative industries should take inspiration from this initiative in creating sustainability systems. Ensure environmental criteria systems are backed by environmental experts and science\nStat: Indian workers have high expectations of employers\nIndian National Team Cricket Jersey's by Nike\nThe impact of Covid-19 has prompted global employees to rethink their expectations of work. According to a study by Edelman, this is particularly apparent in the Global South.\nThe research reveals that a majority (88%) of workers in India now expect more of their employers than they did three years ago, with 81% in Brazil saying the same. Globally, six in 10 study respondents said they chose their employer based on beliefs, which included refusing to work at a company because of disagreement on social issues. This mindset is being driven by Chinese employees, with 87% expressing this belief, showing how the Post-growth attitudes we forecast in 2018 are manifesting in China.\nAs people continue move from choosing jobs based on income to jobs based on values, there is a growing need for employers to respond and create workplaces with a focus on equitable and inclusive practices.\nStrategic opportunity\nTo attract new talent, companies must be willing to take a stance on societal issues – as well as empowering employees to advance in their careers. As a starting point, focus on staff wellbeing and flexible working", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6713130474090576}
+{"content": "Physics > Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics Title:Dry and Moist Atmospheric Circulation with Uniform Sea-Surface TemperatureDownload PDF Abstract: The steady and transient response of \"dynamically\" dry and moist atmospheres to uniform sea-surface temperature (SST) is studied. Specifically, the latent heat (Lv) of water vapor is varied, so that for small Lv, water substance is essentially a passive tracer from a dynamical point of view. Despite the lack of SST gradients, a general circulation with Hadley and Ferrel cells is observed for relatively stronger moist coupling. Organized precipitation patterns via equatorial waves appear to play a significant role in tropical ascent, and along with the equatorial deformation radius, the Hadley cell width increases with coupling strength. An abrupt switch to a much shallower tropical cell is noted when the system becomes completely passive. In all cases, the Hadley cell is thermally indirect and is influenced by eddy fluxes which are strong in the upper and lower troposphere. Moist static energy is transported equatorward in the tropics and a larger amount is directed poleward in the midlatitudes. Transient extratropical activity is seen in the form of intense warm-core vortices for strong coupling, and these systems become weaker and smaller as Lv decreases. The drift of these moist vortices results in the observed poleward energy transport in the midlatitudes. In the tropics, intraseasonal variability is dominant and systematically shifts to longer time periods with stronger coupling. In fact, large-scale, low-frequency Kelvin waves and MJO-like modes disappear as water vapor becomes passive in nature. Finally, extreme rainfall events associated with cyclonic storms vanish as water vapor becomes dynamically inactive. Tropospheric heating due to a saturation of the outgoing longwave radiation results in an increase in the stability of the atmosphere for strong coupling, and provides a plausible physical mechanism for interpreting the behavior of precipitation. Submission historyFrom: D L Suhas [view email] [v1]Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:44:30 UTC (20,267 KB) Bibliographic and Citation Tools Code and Data Associated with this Article Recommenders and Search Tools arXivLabs: experimental projects with community collaborators\narXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on our website.\nBoth individuals and organizations that work with arXivLabs have embraced and accepted our values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners that adhere to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5079527497291565}
+{"content": "Starting a new position is always overwhelming. These days, heads of legal teams are not only expected to manage legal processes and the team, but they are also responsible for financial, strategic, and risk management operations—all while facilitating the company’s growth.\nTo give you a better understanding of what to do next when tasked to manage a legal department, we prepared this ebook that will help you:\nAcquire the key competencies that will enable you to act as a strategic business partner to your company Manage your legal team in a way that would nurture their talent and ensure they deliver Promote greater collaboration with other corporate departments while improving your own operations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8168046474456787}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTubular tissue constructs prepared from neonatal human dermal fibroblasts entrapped in fibrin gel were incubated on a mandrel for three weeks to allow for initial fibrin remodeling into tissue before being concentrically layered and incubated for an additional three weeks on the mandrel. Upon harvest, double layer constructs were not statistically different from single layer control constructs in terms of length, collagen density, cell density, tensile modulus, or ultimate tensile strength. However, the thickness and burst pressure were both approximately twice the single layer control values. Metabolically active cells were detected at the interface, and scanning electron microscopy revealed fiber structures bridging the two layers, co-localizing with the cells, which exhibited minimal migration across the layers. In contrast, double layer constructs where tissue fusion was prohibited by mechanical distraction of the layers showed no increase in burst pressure despite having increased thickness and the same collagen and cell densities of the single layer control constructs; moreover, the burst failure occurred sequentially in the layers in contrast to simultaneous failure for the fused double layer constructs. This study provides insight into the nature of the interface and the role of cell behavior when tissue fusion occurs between two layers of bioartificial tissue in vitro. It also suggests a method for improving the burst strength of fibrin-based tubular tissue constructs by increasing the construct thickness via concentrically layering and fusing two constructs.\nBibliographical noteFunding Information:\nThe authors would like to thank Katherine Ahmann, Richard Beck, Jason Bjork, Naomi Ferguson, Lee Meier, Sandra Johnson, Ying-Lung Lee, Courtney Podritz, and Cary Valley for technical support and advice, and acknowledge instrumentation use at the Institute of Technology Characterization Facility, University of Minnesota, a member of the NSF-funded Materials Research Facilities Network. This work was supported by NIH Grant R01 HL083880 (to R.T.T.).\nKeywords Tissue engineering Tissue fusion Tissue-engineered blood vessel Tissueengineered vascular graft Vascular engineering", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5918580293655396}
+{"content": "Ransomware, malicious software that takes users’ files “hostage” and demands payment from users to get back their files, has become a popular income stream for cybercriminals. While not all ransomware attacks are effective money earners, they often cause immense disruption for key services such as the healthcare industry. In the case of ransomware, prevention is often better than cure, and […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999700784683228}
+{"content": "Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) refers to a group of many different heart defects that result in a low blood oxygen level.\nCyanosis refers to a bluish colour of the skin and mucous membranes. This often occurs in the lips, toes or fingers.\nSymptoms Blue lips, toes, or fingertips and palms. Difficulty breathing, especially after physical activity.\nAdditionally, some children experience spells during which their oxygen levels are very low. As a result, they get anxious, which results in blue skin, and they may hyperventilate.\nCauses\nIn many cases, genetics will play a role in a CCHD diagnosis.\nFamily history. An infant is more at risk for CCHD when there’s a family history of congenital heart diseases. Genetic syndromes. Certain syndromes, such as down syndrome, can be accompanied by defects that cause CCHD.\nIn some instances, external factors can cause CCHD.\nToxic chemicals or drugs during pregnancy. If a pregnant woman is exposed to toxic chemicals or certain drugs, it can negatively affect her infant's heart development. Infections during pregnancy. This can play a role in an infant developing CCHD. Gestational diabetes. Poorly controlled gestational diabetes can lead to a higher risk of an infant developing CCHD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7749630808830261}
+{"content": "30/11/20\nWhite Paper: Bridging the gap between human and animal surveillance data, antibiotic policy and stewardship in the hospital sector-practical guidance from the JPIAMR ARCH and COMBACTE-MAGNET EPI-Net networks\nJ Antimicrob Chemother. 2020 Dec 6;75(Supplement_2):ii20-ii32. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkaa426., 12/2020.\nBackground: Antimicrobial surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) are essential pillars in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but practical guidance on how surveillance data should be linked to AMS activities is lacking. This issue is particularly complex in the hospital setting due to structural heterogeneity of hospital facilities and services. The JPIAMR ARCH and COMBACTE-MAGNET EPI-Net networks have joined efforts to formulate a set of target actions for linking surveillance data with AMS activities. Methods: A scoping review of the literature was carried out addressing research questions on three areas: (i) AMS leadership and accountability; (ii) antimicrobial usage and AMS; (iii) AMR and AMS. Consensus on the target actions was reached through a RAND-modified Delphi process involving over 40 experts in different fields from 18 countries. Results: Evidence was retrieved from 51 documents. Initially 38 targets were proposed, differentiated as essential or desirable according to clinical relevance, feasibility and applicability to settings and resources. In the first consultation round, preliminary agreement was reached for 32 targets. Following a second consultation, 27 targets were approved, 11 were deleted and 4 were suggested for rephrasing, leading to a final approved list of 34 target actions in the form of a practical checklist. Conclusions: This White Paper provides a pragmatic and flexible tool to guide the development of calibrated hospital-surveillance-based AMS interventions. The strength of this tool is that it is a comprehensive perspective that takes into account the hospital patient case-mix and the related epidemiology, which ultimately drives antimicrobial usage, and the feasibility in low-resource settings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9285628795623779}
+{"content": "All across the globe, everyone is seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called Inner Energy. And everyone already has it — including you. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, and spiritually.\nIf you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Meditation can help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems. You'll enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it.\nExplore at your own pace, in your own way. Our expert Meditation Instructors are available to help. A few minutes of your life may be all it takes to connect to your inner energy and light the path to lifelong transformation.\nThe best part? All classes are free. No strings, no catch. There's nothing to buy, now or ever.\nEveryone is welcome. Bring a friend, bring your kids — we welcome all ages.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9087031483650208}
+{"content": "TCC has reserved 20 million dollars of grant dollars for its current and future students.\nTallahassee Community College is pleased to announce that TCC students may be eligible for a grant from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund that is part of the Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. Based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, these funds are intended to support students with the cost of attendance or for emergency costs related to COVID-19. These expenses may include food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, child care, and more!\nFunds are available for students based on part-time or full-time status and financial need. Student eligibility is determined according to strict guidance from the United States Department of Education. To be eligible to receive emergency aid, you must meet\nall of the qualifications below: Be enrolled at Tallahassee Community College in at least one course in a degree or certificate program Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate or have completed homeschooling Be a U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, or an eligible noncitizen You must complete a TCC eligible application\nTo get started with your application, please select the button below. **If you are a past student (Fall 2020 - Summer 2021) and unable to access the Past Due Balance Application, then please send an email to WeCare@tcc.fl.edu and include your first and last name (during your enrollment at TCC) and an email address to have the form sent to you.** After completing, the quickest way to determine your eligibility is to complete the FAFSA. To complete a FAFSA, click here.\nFor more information, students are encouraged to review the FAQ's below. If you have more questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid. Students can reach them by calling (850) 201-8399 or by emailing WeCare@TCC.FL.EDU.\nFAQ'S What is HEERF?\nHigher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), which provides financial support to colleges and universities, as well as directly to students.\nHow do I know if I have a need for the funds?\nThe Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides “emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care”. If you need help, the law requires that you provide some evidence of\nexceptional need to TCC. For some students, you may have a completed FAFSA that demonstrates your need. For some you may need to provide other information. Here are some examples of evidence you can provide: A late notice or an eviction notice from your landlord. A termination notice from your former employer. A notice from your child care regarding an interruption in service (perhaps they temporarily closed or limited service at any point during the pandemic). Evidence of medical expenses. A repair shop bill or late utility bill A letter of explanation that you were not able to return home due to the Pandemic and therefore had increased expenses.\nWe know that the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on students for a variety of reasons and it is not always easy to provide evidence. If you are not sure what to do, please email, wecare@tcc.fl.edu. We will contact you and help.\nHow do I apply for HEERF Funds?\nYou must complete a TCC eligible application. You can click the button above to begin your application.\nHow do I apply for FAFSA?\nTo apply for FAFSA, please visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid.\nWhich students are eligible to receive HEERF emergency funds?\nThe HEERF funds have few student eligibility requirements. However, institutions are required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional financial need, such as those who receive Pell Grants. The HEERF funds can be awarded to online students as well. Eligible student groups include citizens, permanent residents, international students, refugees, asylum seekers, DACA recipients, other DREAMers, and similar undocumented students.\nHow much money can I receive through a HEERF grant?\nBased on guidelines from the U.S. Department of Education to distribute HEERF emergency funds, the amount students are awarded is based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and their expected family contribution (EFC). Students with exceptional need will be prioritized in grant distribution and will receive a larger grant award than students without demonstrated exceptional need.\nDo I have to pay HEERF funds back?\nNo, these are grant funds and unlike loans, do not have to be paid back.\nWould this funding reduce my financial aid?\nNo, this is a one-time grant that will not affect your existing financial aid.\nWhen will I receive my grant funds?\nYou should receive funds in 1-2 weeks. Applications are reviewed daily and funds are disbursed each Tuesday and Thursday. Students are notified by email once their application is approved.\nWhat are my options for receiving my grant funds?\nYour options include:\nDEPOSIT TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT:Money is transferred to an existing account the same business day BankMobile receives funds from your school. Typically, it takes 1 – 2 business days for the receiving bank to credit the money to your account. DEPOSIT TO A BANKMOBILE VIBE CHECKING ACCOUNT:If you open a BankMobile Vibe checking account (upon identity verification), money is deposited the same business day BankMobile receives funds from your school. Once a grant award is made, how will I access my funds?\nOnce a grant award is made, students can access their funds through BankMobile. Below are the steps students need to take to activate BankMobile.\nLog in to TCC.fl.edu/bankmobile Enter your TCC email and password Select how you want your money delivered Have more questions?\nIf you have more questions, you can call 850 201-8399 or email, Wecare@tcc.fl.edu.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5367554426193237}
+{"content": "Under Chinese President and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Xi Jinping, the Chinese government is revamping its state sector via a series of “megamergers” (the joining of two or more firms worth billions of dollars) as it seeks to consolidate state control in strategic sectors of the economy. To evaluate the impact of large-scale state-owned enterprise (SOE) mergers for both China’s economic growth and the international competitive landscape, this report seeks to address three questions:\n1) How do megamergers fit into the context of China’s previous SOE reform efforts?\n2) Why is China merging its largest central SOEs?\n3) What are the implications of Chinese SOE megamergers (and, more broadly, Chinese government control over the economy) for the global competitive landscape?\nHow do megamergers fit into the context of China’s previous SOE reform efforts?\nChina’s restructuring of SOEs began in 1978 with Deng Xiaoping’s initiation of market-oriented economic reforms. SOE reforms in the 1980s were characterized by changes to management and profit sharing systems, followed by consolidation and privatization in the 1990s when many small and inefficient SOEs were closed, merged, or sold. At the same time, the government began building a group of large industrial SOEs concentrated in critical sectors of the economy which it saw as essential for national security and economic development. In the 1990s and 2000s, these reforms gave way to a series of measures aimed at promoting competition among SOEs. However, these measures largely failed to produce more efficient state-owned businesses and led to increased state control.\nWhy is China merging its largest central SOEs?\nFor the Chinese government, the economic aims of megamergers are twofold: first, they seek to improve firms’ performance by cutting excess industrial capacity, minimizing competition among SOEs in China, and increasing economies of scale (thereby lowering prices); and second, they attempt to create larger, more competitive “national champions,” which can compete internationally due to increased size and market share. Through these efforts, the Chinese government seeks to reduce debt and improve the efficiency of its state sector.\nHowever, efforts to incentivize more efficient SOE operations have not been sufficient for reducing debt levels. Chinese banking officials and foreign economists alike warn that high debt levels may pose a systemic risk to the country’s banks and to the health of the broader economy. Over the past five years, SOEs’ returns and profit margins have steadily declined, forcing them to become increasingly reliant on government loans and subsidies to remain viable. SOE mergers have failed to address these challenges, offering only temporary debt relief through the consolidation of SOE assets and elimination of intra-state competition.\nBeijing’s pursuit of SOE consolidation is in line with efforts to enhance its control over state firms operating in strategic sectors of the economy. As China’s General Office of the Communist Party stated in September 2015, SOE reform has reached a critical juncture where “Communist Party leadership can only be strengthened, it cannot be weakened.” 1 Despite recent policies—including the promotion of a “mixed-ownership” SOE model—that policymakers in Beijing claim will reduce the role of the state in the economy, it is unlikely the Chinese government will take any meaningful steps to relinquish control over economic decision making.\nWhat are the implications of Chinese SOE megamergers for the global competitive landscape?\nSOE megamergers threaten to undermine the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses and other foreign firms operating in accordance with market principles. The Chinese government’s efforts to merge large SOEs in critical sectors are increasing SOEs’ share of the domestic economy, enhancing their international competitiveness, and deepening concerns about unfair competition in China and overseas. Government support enables Chinese SOEs to offer products far below market prices, shutting out foreign firms—particularly small- and medium-sized foreign firms—from designated sectors. As a result, the global competitive landscape could quickly become dominated by a shrinking number of firms. Global economic governance is at a crossroads to determine how massive mergers and acquisitions (M&As), particularly involving state-owned corporations, should be regulated to maintain free and fair economic growth and development.\nCopyright © U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. All rights reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9356374740600586}
+{"content": "The FQR Framework and the CFTA do not have the same mandate, but the two areas are linked.\nOnce an internationally-trained worker is certified to work in a regulated occupation in Canada, then all other governments must recognize the workers’ qualifications and provide them the same labour mobility that all other workers in Canada have under the CFTA.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6617081761360168}
+{"content": "The global enterprise information archiving (EIA) market (henceforth referred to as the market studied) was valued at USD 5.93 billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 12.49 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 13.51% over the forecast period (2021-2026).\nThe growth of enterprise information archiving solutions is attributed to the rising generation of data across organizations, assigned to the widespread geographical presence and customer base. Factors such as reduced storage costs for the enterprise information archiving and government mandates to store enterprise information for audit and investigation purposes are further driving the market growth.Estimations put that the data generated by enterprises, mainly include unstructured data, approximated in the range of 70% to 80%, and only 30% to 20% of the data is structured. Data comes in various formats, from structured, numeric data in traditional databases to unstructured text documents, videos, audio, emails, stock ticker data, and financial transactions. Enterprise information archive stores all kind of data in archive storage and make it accessible when required. Organizations are also positioning themselves to extract more value, intelligence, and utility from the data within their archive.Also, according to Cisco, the volume of Big Data in data center storage is anticipated to increase to 403 exabytes by 2021 from 179 exabytes in 2019. Moreover, the increasing usage of the cloud has further supported data generation across end-user verticals. Information archiving solutions leverage public and private cloud platforms in order to offer organizations the much-needed agility and scalability, with lower costs. Therefore, the players in the market are increasingly offering cloud-based solutions to manage data. For instance, the Barracuda Essentials cloud-based service makes e-mail safe for businesses, with advanced threat protection, tamper-proof archiving, and data protection.Furthermore, several regulatory standards have been designed and developed by governments for company compliance. Regulations often mandate that electronic data such as email and social media needs to be stored in a secure, tamper-proof format. High-quality archiving solutions have advanced search and legal hold features that allow secure eDiscovery and compliance with various laws and regulations in regulated industries and beyond. They ensure easy policy management and allow storage in mandated WORM formats.With the outbreak of COVID-19, the market is likely to grow as the total volume of data in the world is growing at a fast pace. According to Seagate Technology PLC, the volume of data is expected to reach 149 zettabytes by 2024 from 26 zettabytes in 2017. Moreover, enterprises across the globe are adopting technical solutions as part of their digitalization process. Hence augmenting the market growth.\nKey Market Trends\nBFSI to Hold the Highest Market Growth\nThe BFSI industry has been focusing on going paperless, thereby shifting towards the digital mode for its operations. With the increasing enhancements in internet coverage across the globe, banks and other financial institutions are increasingly shifting to online mode.This increasing digital transition in the sector has led to an enormous digital data creation that includes confidential customer credentials, process information, and transaction data. The proper management, handling, monitoring, and sharing of this huge data takes a lot of effort and time and eventually affects productivity. The management of this crucial data and its security has gained utmost importance, as a compromise in this data could have an irreversible impact on the organization’s value.The BFSI sector is rapidly moving towards digitization in order to secure more customers and reach more potential consumers. The current FinTech era features changes in the market landscape, new regulations, and shifts in consumer behaviors. Currently, the customers demand user-friendly experiences, easy-to-understand products, transparency, and access to products and information.Moreover, a recent Finastra survey showcased that corporate banking clients are shifting their focus towards real-time execution capabilities, access to online platforms, and value-added services. In response, the banks have moved away from the traditional relationship management model towards a digital platform that can meet the client’s needs faster, flexibly, and in a more agile manner.Financial organizations are required to follow archiving regulations for various sets of data. For instance, in the United States, FINRA 10-06 regulation mandated financial organizations to retain social media communication records. FINRA 11-39 regulation mandated retaining, supervising, and retrieving business communications, whether they are conducted from office or personal devices.Furthermore, Remote working has increased substantially, which has benefited EFSS during the pandemic. System workloads and active users have increased by up to 100% during the COVID-19 crisis. The EFSS segment is expected to witness significant growth considering the present situation in place and gain traction among various, including the Healthcare, BFSI, and Manufacturing sectors. The segment is already being intensively used in the IT sector, and it is expected to grow further over the years.\nNorth America to Hold Highest Market Share\nNorth America holds the highest market share. The region is an early adopter of the latest technological advancements, such as integration technologies with Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud, and mobile technologies within traditional enterprise information archiving solutions. Moreover, the region has a stronghold of the enterprise information archiving vendors such as Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, IBM Corporation, Dell, Veritas Technologies LLC, Barracuda Networks Inc., Proofpoint Inc., Smarsh Inc., etc.The presence of rigorous government standards and regulations framed for various industries regarding the archive of data is the primary growth driver for this region, thereby fuelling market growth. For instance, FINRA 10-06, say financial firms must retain records of all social media communications, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, that says Public companies must save all business records, including electronic records and messages, for no less than five years.Moreover, the rising adoption of cloud in the region is further boosting the market growth. Further, players in the region are adopting strategic partnerships to increase their market presence. For instance, In Jun 2020, Commvault, a global enterprise software company in the management of data across cloud and on-premises environments, entered into a multi-year agreement with Microsoft. The partnership tightly integrates go-to-market, engineering, and sales of Commvault’s Metallic Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) data protection portfolio with Microsoft Azure to deliver ultimate scale and trusted security with simple SaaS management.\nCompetitive Landscape\nIn the market studied, the competitive rivalry between various firms is dependent on pricing, functionalities solution capabilities, or market share, along with the intensity with which they compete in the market.\nMajor companies have a strong influence on the market in terms of consolidation activities. Conversely, the market can be characterized by high levels of market penetration, along with increasing levels of fragmentation.\nSustainable competitive advantage can be gained through innovation. Market incumbents have been adopting powerful competitive strategies based on product differentiation, market expansion, among other activities.\nReasons to Purchase this report:\nThe market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format3 months of analyst support\nOur reports have been used by over 10K customers, including:\nThe Management Decision Market is expected to register a CAGR of 15.26% over the forecast period 2021 - 2026. The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused immense secondary effects on many economies. Some companies are seeing shutdowns of their supply chains, while others face extreme demands, leading to disrupted workforces and changed communication...\nThe global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the IoT market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 27.3% during the forecast period (2021-2026). 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+{"content": "Today and every day, we are committed to maintaining the highest cleaning standards in the industry. Now more than ever, our customers and partners deserve to know that we back that promise with our Complete Clean Pledge. Taking into account the recommendations of health authorities and in partnership with the United States tourism industry, we are committed to exceeding our already rigorous cleaning protocols, including strict disinfection procedures to protect the health and safety of all.\nEach of our vehicles is thoroughly cleaned between every rental and backed with the Complete Clean Pledge. This includes washing, vacuuming, general wipe down and sanitizing with a disinfectant that meets leading health authority requirements, with particular attention to more than 20-plus high-touch points including:\n1. Key / key fob\n2. Steering wheel\n3. Steering column\n4. Seat belts\n5. Center console\n6. Door interiors\n7. Door pockets\n8. Exterior door handles\n9. Seat pockets / seat surfaces\n10. Areas between seats & consoles\n11. Areas between seats & doorjambs\n12. Cupholders / compartments\n13. Instrument panel\n14. Accessory panel / touchscreen\n15. Rearview mirror / side mirrors\n16. Visors / visor mirrors\n17. Dashboard / vents\n18. Gear stick / gear shift\n19. Trunk release\n20. Among any other high-touch areas\nWe also have measures in place to immediately isolate and quarantine any vehicle if needed.\nSocial distancing protocols are implemented as passengers board, ride and depart from our shuttle buses. We are limiting the number of passengers on each bus, encouraging a one-way flow as passengers board and ensuring that passengers from different parties keep appropriate social distancing from others.\nHigh-touch areas of our shuttles are cleaned and sanitized using a disinfectant frequently between trips. This includes baggage racks, door handles, and seat backs. All surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized with a disinfectant at least once per day.\nThe Complete Clean Pledge extends to our locations, as well. This includes frequently sanitizing touchable surfaces with disinfectant throughout the day. These include counter tops, phones, tablet devices, payment devices, door handles, among other high-touch areas.\nThe cleaning guidance set forth in the Complete Clean Pledge is also aligned with the U.S Travel Association’s (USTA) “Travel in the New Normal” guidance.\nToday – and every day – the safety and wellbeing of employees and customers is our top priority. We continue to take proactive steps to ensure we are doing our part to support our employees and our broader community, while recognizing our important role as an essential service provider.\nFor those working in our locations, we remain absolutely committed to providing them with a consistent and safer work environment during these unpredictable and challenging times. We are encouraging employees to follow health authority best practices like frequent hand washing and staying home if they are feeling ill.\nWe’ve also taken additional steps to ensure groups are practicing increased social distancing efforts while working, including limiting the number of employees at a location or within vehicles, avoiding large gatherings of employees, and encouraging employees to maintain distance from others whenever possible.\nWhile we look forward to continuing to serve you during this time, we recognize some travel plans may change. To provide you with flexibility for these changes, we have extended our existing no-fee cancellation policy to include customers with pre-paid rentals booked directly through us. Customers who have booked a rental through a third-party are encouraged to contact that party directly to understand their policy.\nWe’re continuing to closely monitor the impact of travel restrictions on our members during this global health emergency. As a result, the following changes are being made so you can enjoy the status and benefits you’ve earned, now and in the future:\nElite status will be extended. Current Executive and Executive Elite members with tier set to expire on February 28, 2021 will receive a one-year extension and keep their status through February 28, 2022.\nQualifying rentals and rental days will roll over. If you achieve elite status in 2020, any paid rentals or paid rental days you have beyond your tier qualification will roll over to 2021 to give you a head start on earning toward elite status for 2022. Only the method in which you achieved elite status — either paid rentals or paid rental days — will roll over. For example: If you have 15 paid rentals this calendar year, and 12 paid rentals qualify you for Executive status, the remaining 3 rentals will roll over to 2021 and count toward elite qualification for the 2022 calendar year. If you don’t achieve elite status in 2020, all your paid rentals and paid rental days will roll over to 2021 and count toward elite qualification in 2022.\nEmerald Club Elite Tier Qualifications\nExecutive: 12 rentals or 40 rental days\nExecutive Elite: 25 rentals or 85 rental days\nRentals or rental days beyond these qualifications will roll over to next year and count toward elite qualification in 2021, as noted above.\nEmerald Club free days have been extended! We’re giving members more time to use their hard-earned rewards by extending the expiration date of program free days that were set to expire December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021. You will see this reflected in your account in the next 6 weeks.\nThank you for your continued loyalty during these challenging times.\n*Free day covers base rate (Time & Mileage) only.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7395291328430176}
+{"content": "Objective: This study aimed to compare cognitive skills in epilepsy patients and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) patients who have no history of frequent seizures to those of a healthy control group. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2017 and June 2019 and included 103 epilepsy patients, 100 PNES patients, and 101 healthy controls, aged 18 to 60 years. Patients with fewer than 12 annual seizure episodes and no history of seizures during the last 30 days were added to the study. A sociodemographic data form, the Beck Anxiety and Depression Scales, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Digit Span test, and Stroop Color-Word Interference Test were used. Results: Compared to the control group, sub-component scores were significantly lower in naming, attention, abstract thinking, and delayed recall for the epilepsy and PNES groups. Sub-component scores in orientation, executive functioning, and delayed recall were significantly lower in the epilepsy group compared to the PNES group. Digits Backward subtest scores and total Digit Span test scores were significantly lower in the epilepsy and PNES groups. Patients in the epilepsy and PNES groups took longer to complete the Stroop test and made more errors and corrections compared to the healthy controls. There was a negative correlation between the duration of the disease and the total Digit Span score in the epilepsy group. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the epilepsy group showed reduced cognitive scores even though they did not suffer from frequent seizures and were not drug-resistant.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9831725358963013}
+{"content": "Japan’s financial system shrank at a slower tempo than initially estimated within the first quarter of 2021, the federal government’s revised information confirmed Tuesday, confirming the primary contraction in three quarters.\nThe world’s third-largest financial system after the U.S. and China shrank 3.9% on an annualized foundation, which displays what would occur if the first-quarter tempo continued for a full 12 months.\nThat in contrast with the 5.1% contraction in a preliminary estimate launched in Might. The financial system shrank 1.0% from the earlier quarter.\nThe revised information confirmed that capital expenditure fell 1.2% from the earlier quarter, in contrast with an preliminary estimate of a 1.4% decline. Public funding fell 0.5%, slower than the 1.1% decline initially estimated.\nEconomists say weak spot within the companies sector is more likely to proceed to weigh on the financial system within the present April-June quarter as the federal government’s state of emergency has been prolonged via June 20.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9775516986846924}
+{"content": "Your pavement can boost the curb appeal and value of your property by offering optimal functionality and also an improved driving experience. That’s why smart\nUnderstanding the technical maintenance terms can be one of the most challenging parts of a pavement maintenance routine. Fraudulent contractors and the construction industry's vultures\nYou might enjoy spring rain, but it can damage your pavement. Read more to find out how!\nHomeowners are often unaware of their surfaces' needs, resulting in minor damages like hairline cracks to turn into more extensive damage like potholes, which eventually", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9630861282348633}
+{"content": "Beyond antimicrobial resistance: evidence for a distinct role of the AcrD efflux pump in Salmonella biology\nResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review\nAuthors Colleges, School and Institutes Abstract\nFor over 20 years, bacterial multidrug resistance (MDR) efflux pumps have been studied because of their impact on resistance to antimicrobials. However, critical questions remain, including why produce efflux pumps under non-antimicrobial treatment conditions, and why have multiple pumps if their only purpose is antimicrobial efflux? Salmonella spp. possess five efflux pump families, including the resistance-nodulation-division (RND) efflux pumps. Notably, the RND efflux pump AcrD has a unique substrate profile, distinct from other Salmonella efflux pumps. Here we show that inactivation of acrD results in a profoundly altered transcriptome and modulation of pathways integral to Salmonella biology. The most significant transcriptome changes were central metabolism related, with additional changes observed in pathogenicity, environmental sensing, and stress response pathway expression. The extent of tricarboxylic acid cycle and fumarate metabolism expression changes led us to hypothesize that acrD inactivation may result in motility defects due to perturbation of metabolite concentrations, such as fumarate, for which a role in motility has been established. Despite minimal detectable changes in flagellar gene expression, we found that an acrD mutant Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium isolate was significantly impaired for swarming motility, which was restored by addition of fumarate. The acrD mutant outcompeted the wild type in fitness experiments. The results of these diverse experiments provide strong evidence that the AcrD efflux pump is not simply a redundant system providing response resilience, but also has distinct physiological functions. Together, these data indicate that the AcrD efflux pump has a significant and previously underappreciated impact on bacterial biology, despite only minor perturbations of antibiotic resistance profiles.\nDetails\nOriginal language English Pages (from-to) e01916-16 Number of pages 10 Journal mBio Volume 7 Issue number 6 Publication status Published - 22 Nov 2016", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9890041351318359}
+{"content": "Verghese Lab\nOur laboratory studies the mechanisms of healthy vision and action, as well as the basis of attention and visual adaptation in clinical populations.\nTabs Pages Active\nIn this project we try to gain a better understanding of what visual strategies people use to gather information in the world.\nActive\nThis project investigates the properties of smooth pursuit eye movements in individuals with macular degeneration. Commonly believed to be a fovea-linked eye movement, smooth pursuit has not been previously investigated in individuals with central field loss, despite its importance for tracking moving objects, such as vehicles or pedestrians on a busy street.\nActive Active Active\nThe project investigates the deficits in smooth pursuit in individuals with age-related macular degeneration within the framework of a Bayesian model.\nActive Active Active\nBilateral field loss due to maculopathy creates a scotoma that extends in depth — a volume scotoma. Morevoer the size of the scotoma depends on whether observers turn their eyes to track a target as it comes closer. This project investigates how the volume scotoma affects the ability to track oncoming targets in these individuals, and in controls with a simulated volume scotoma.\nCompleted Completed\nActive visual search\nCompleted Completed\nStereopsis is important for tasks of daily living such as eye-hand coordination. It is best in central vision but is also mediated by the periphery. Previously we have shown that individuals with central-field loss who have residual stereopsis in the periphery perform better at an eye-hand-coordination task. Here we sought to determine what sets the limit of stereopsis, defined as the largest disparity that supports the sustained appearance of depth, in the near periphery in healthy individuals.\nCécile Vullings - Postdoctoral fellow Chuan Hou - Scientist Don Fletcher - Scientist (Affiliate / Clinical) Jason Rubinstein - Postdoctoral Fellow Margaret McGovern - Staff Mustafa Safi - Clinical Research Fellow Natela Shanidze - Associate Scientist Suzanne McKee - Senior Scientist Emerita Zack Lively - Research Assistant Anna Ma-Wyatt - Assoc. Prof., University of Adelaide, Australia Christian Janssen - Assistant Professor Experimental Psychology, Utrecht University Darren Weber - Cognitive Scientist and Senior Software Engineer at Jupiter Intelligence Dawn Vreven - Associate Professor, Framingham State University Elliot Freeman - Senior Lecturer, City University, London UK Eric Seemiller - Research Associate at the Indiana School of Optometry Laura Walker - Senior Visual Experience Engineer, Apple, Cupertino CA Natela Shanidze - Associate Scientist Saeideh Ghahghaei - Research Associate Stefano Baldassi - Vision Scientist - Adecco @ Google Yee-Joon Kim - Ph.D. - Asst Prof. Institute of Basic Sciences, Daejon, Korea Yury Petrov - Research Scientist at Apple", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9304864406585693}
+{"content": "You might think the most costly workplace injuries would be the most dramatic. While that could be true for specific incidents, everyday injuries among the workforce cost employers the most overall. A recent report by Liberty Mutual Insurance ranked the top ten...\nMonth: August 2021\nMany days “hot and humid” does not begin to describe summers in Georgia. While some may enjoy the air conditioning while they are at work, jobs that require being outside or in a hot warehouse can make your day difficult. Whether you have lived in the south your whole...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991695880889893}
+{"content": "Ultra-high pressure, as defined by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) is water pressures over 30,000 psi. UHP Water Jetting removes coatings, rust, and other tough adherents without the hazards of abrasive blasting. The resulting surface meets or exceeds all recognised standards (including the WJ-1 or “white metal” specification of NACE No. 5/ SSPC-SP 12).\nWater Jetting is also the only way to meet the SC-2 standard for removing soluble salts, which hamper adhesion and often lead to coating failure.\nDuring abrasive blasting, these contaminants are often trapped in cavities within the metal. UHP water jetting cleans deeply enough to prevent these invisible “corrosion cells” from forming, and restores the surface’s original profile.\nThe benefits of Ultra High Pressure Water Jetting:\nSurface preparation - Removal of coatings - Concrete demolition - Automated flex lance tube cleaning - Tank & vessel cleaning - Pipe de-scaling & cleaning - Line marking removal - Drain cleaning - CCTV pipeline inspection - Underwater inspections\nConstruction - Shipping - Defence - Agriculture - Mining", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.000008225440979}
+{"content": "We have several simulators for training medical doctors in cutting edge surgery skills. We use insights regarding biases in mental effort regulation to improve self-training protocols.\nDatabase schema matching is a challenging task that call for improvement for several decades. Automatic algorithms fail to provide reliable enough results. We use human matching to overcome algorithm failures and vice versa. We refer to human and algorithmic matchers as imperfect matchers with different strengths and weaknesses. We use insights from cognitive research to predict human matchers behavior and identify those who can do better than others. We then merge their responses with algorithmic outcomes and get better results.\nAs a team, we currently work on several projects, with several challenging tasks, including riddle solving, database schema matching, and text design in a word processor. In all cases we aim to predict people’s confidence in their success in the task based on their mouse movements before choosing their response and while rating their confidence on a continuous scale.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9860875606536865}
+{"content": "Caroline Donze was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana State University for both her undergraduate and law degrees. She received the Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing in 2018 for her law review article, “Breaking the Seal of Confession: Examining the Constitutionality of the Clergy-Penitent Privilege in Mandatory Reporting Law.” Following federal clerkships at the district and appellate levels, she is excited to pursue a career in labor and employment law.\nInsights by Caroline E. Donze\nEmployers will soon face stricter financial penalties for keeping their employees’ tips under a final rule published by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on September 24, 2021. Section 3(m)(2)(B) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits employers—including “managers and supervisors”—from keeping employees’ tips “for any purposes,” regardless of whether employers claim a tip credit.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9925376176834106}
+{"content": "The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has announced the launch of its latest initiative against scams and crypto frauds. It is aimed at alerting the public about arrangements that are suspected to be collective investment schemes (CIS), like digital tokens and ICOs.\nIn its public announcement today, SFC clarified that CIS offerings to the public in Hong Kong without the SFC’s authorization are prohibited. The commission further warned investors to be extra cautious if they still plan to go against the authorities and invest in an unauthorized investment scheme.\nSuspected Unauthorised CIS Alert List to filter out crypto scams\nAdditionally, the SFC introduced its latest ‘Suspected Unauthorised CIS Alert List’ for Investment arrangements that possess specific CIS characteristics. Investment arrangements under this list may include overseas real estate or untraditional assets and investments, like digital tokens and initial coin offerings (ICO).\n“Unauthorised investment arrangements are highly risky, and investors may lose all their investments…Investors are urged to check the new alert list and find out whether the arrangement is authorized by the SFC before investing.”, said Ms. Christina Choi, the SFC’s Executive Director of Investment Products.\nICO crypto scams\nInitial Coin Offerings (ICO) is seen as a potential threat by Hong Kong’s regulatory Watchdog as it was infamously trending a couple of years ago because of its fraudulent nature. Instead of being the source for funding of crypto projects by the end of a bull run, it was misused by scammers to collect money from the investors for multi-million-dollar projects that never took off.\nHong Kong’s crypto scams are steering to the top. Earlier this month, the Hong Kong police arrested 19 suspects in the $1.4 Million crypto scam, involving approximately 170 victims globally. The police revealed that they had acquired 9 computers, 128 smartphones, cash worth HKD 1.4 million, HKD 50,000 in cryptocurrency, and a sports car in connection to the case. Additionally, in July, the Hong Kong police arrested four people for allegedly laundering $150 million through bank accounts in Singapore over 15 months.\nThe post Hong Kong watchdog to expand crypto regulations with ICOs crackdown appeared first on Coingape.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8919089436531067}
+{"content": "PER4M Amino Xtra 420gRegular price £27.99\nEssential Amino acids (EAAS) can play a major role in the process to activate muscle protein synthesis and promote muscle recovery, but It’s not just what you consume but what the body Utilises that is just as important.\nAmino XTRA delivers a full spectrum essential amino blend including 5gms of fermented BCAAs in every serving and is boosted with the unique addition of Vegan proteolytic enzymes and Glutamine to support a healthy gut for improved amino digestion and nutrient absorption.\nThe conditionally essential amino acid L-Glutamine is a major fuel source for cells of the small intestine. When amino acids reach the small intestine, this is when they're released into the bloodstream and used for various biochemical reactions. The body uses Glutamine during times of intense physical stress such as strength training or other intense sport and exercise which can lead to a catabolic state.\nTo complete a truly rounded formula Amino XTRA also features precise doses of Taurine for hydration, Vitamin C for immune support and Citrulline Malate for ammonia removal helping you train harder and recover faster from hard-hitting training sessions.\nWhat are the key features? Developed for Optimal Amino and Nutrient Absorption Full Spectrum Essential Amino Acid with Proteolytic Enzymes Suitable for Vegans Supports Immune System During Intense Exercise Supports Muscle Recovery and Protein Synthesis Recommended Use\nMix 1 measuring scoop (14g) in 400ml of water, consume once a day, any time you want to add essential amino acids to your diet.\nNutritional Information\nIngredients\nL-Leucine, L-Glutamine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, L-Citrulline DL-Malate, Taurine, Acidity regulator (Citric acid), L-Lysine hydrochloride, L-Threonine, Flavours, Stabilisers (Sucrose esters, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), Anti-caking agent (Silicon dioxide), L-Phenylalanine, L-Ascorbic acid (Vit. C), Bromelain 2500 GDU/g (from Ananas comosus (L.) Merr., stems), L-Methionine, L-Histidine, Sweetener (Sucralose), L-Tryptophan, Papain 500 TU/mg (from Carica papaya L., fruit), Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Colour (Riboflavin)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5460892915725708}
+{"content": "Shimmer Industries, a software and firmware platform that automates the design, development and deployment of large-scale lighting projects, has raised $2 million (£1.45m) in seed funding.\nTo ensure compliance with energy and green building regulations, Shimmer generates minute-by-minute energy consumption models that span up to one million LEDs, reducing energy usage by up to 85% while significantly lowering carbon emissions.\nThe company claims its flagship product, Stellar 3D Studio, has been recognised by lighting designers, architects and engineers for pioneering a “radical shift” in how complex lighting systems are planned, prototyped and deployed.\nIts products are said to reduce a typical lighting project lifecycle by thousands of hours.\nThe funding round was led by VoLo Earth Ventures, with Managing Partner Joseph Goodman stating: “Our optimism about solving climate change comes from our belief in innovation. Conditions have never been clearer for backing energy breakthroughs like Shimmer that use the power of software to illuminate a sustainable future.”\nThe first Shimmer-designed commercial installation will be unveiled later this year at London’s iconic Southbank Tower.\nJean Koeppel, CEO of Shimmer added: “Our collaboration with VoLo Earth will accelerate our ability to deploy Shimmer-enabled environments at scale through the use of software automation to dramatically lower energy and operating costs. We are truly excited to be partners.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7497894763946533}
+{"content": "Author(s):Abu-Amero Khaled Journal:Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology\nISSN 0974-9233\nVolume:18; Issue:1; Start page:17; Date:2011;\nOriginal page\nKeywords:Leber′s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy | Mitochondrial DNA | Optic Neuropathy ABSTRACTOur current understanding of Leber′s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON)-mitochondrial connection falls short of comprehensive. Twenty years of intensive investigation have yielded a wealth of information about mitochondria, the mitochondrial genome, the metabolism of the optic nerve and other structures, and the phenotypic variability of classic LHON. However, we still cannot completely explain how primary LHON mutations injure the optic nerve or why the optic nerve is particularly at risk. We cannot explain the incomplete penetrance or the male predominance of LHON, the typical onset in young adult life without warning, or the synchronicity of visual loss. Moreover, primary LHON mutations clearly are not present in every family with the LHON phenotype (including multigenerational maternal inheritance), and they are present in only a minority of individuals who have the LHON optic neuropathy phenotype without a family history. All lines of evidence point to abnormalities of the mitochondria as the direct or indirect cause of LHON. Therefore, the mitochondria-LHON connection needs to be revisited and examined closely. This review will attempt to do that and provide an update on various aspects of LHON.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8603714108467102}
+{"content": "Longevity in Ministerial roles is often underappreciated. An understanding of the policy dynamics of a particular policy area is often crucial and often only comes through hands on experience – whether that is understanding the stakeholders, history, policy trade offs, and points of policy leverage. Equally, given the long timelines for policy reform, sustained effort is needed to drive lasting positive change. However, a new Minister can bring a new perspective and cut through entrenched positions.\nFor an MP, it’s often challenging to take their experience, policy and political skills and apply it to a new areas where they may not have had prior experience. In the lead up to the reshuffle of the UK Cabinet in early 2020, the Institute for Government published some thoughts on the subject, drawn from the experiences of former Ministers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9401391744613647}
+{"content": "RAPID RADIOMETRIC CALIBRATION OF MULTIPLE CAMERA ARRAY USING IN-SITU DATA FOR UAV MULTISPECTRAL PHOTOGRAMMETRY Charles University, Faculty of Science, Dept. of Physical Geography and Geoecology, Albertov 6, Prague 2, 128 43, Czech Republic Keywords: Radiometric Calibration, Multispectral Camera, Tetracam μMCA, Vignetting Reduction, Noise Reduction Abstract. This study compares two possible radiometric calibration approaches of Tetracam μMCA Snap multispectral camera using the Dark offset subtraction and Look-Up Table (LUT) methods. A laboratory-based calibration using correction images taken under the controlled conditions was compared with a rapid in-situ based calibration featuring correction images taken during the field campaign. The hypothesis was that the accuracy of in-situ calibration could be comparable with the laboratory calibration, and thus could replace it and simplify the radiometric calibration process. The accuracy of calibration approaches was assessed by comparison of three validation targets reflectance values extracted from corrected UAV images based on laboratory and in-situ calibration with a reference spectroscopy measurement. The results of the field experiment showed that both calibration approaches led to significant accuracy improvement compared to raw data. The vignetting correction using resulted in a significant reduction of the Coefficient of variation by half in all bands and overall equalizing the DNs on the selected diagonal profile. The NRMSEs after processing all corrections ranged from 0.24 to 3.40%. Although the statistical testing revealed slightly better agreement of laboratory calibrated reflectance with reference data, the accuracy of in-situ calibration is sufficient, because the accuracy improvement quantified by the NRMSE is 2–10 times better using both calibration approaches compared to raw data than the NRMSE differences between them. These findings make the proposed in-situ approach usable for various environmental studies featuring UAV multispectral photogrammetry.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8859022855758667}
+{"content": "Abdul MR, Ramakrishna D, Shashidhar P, Mehnoor F, Faheemuddin M\nBipolar disorder is a challenging illness for the family, society and to the person suffering from it. According to the previous preclinical and clinical data suggest the role of PKC signaling pathways in the Pathophysiology of bipolar disorder. Generally bipolar disorder is associated with over active PKC intracellular activity. Knowledge is crucial for the development of specific targeted therapies that are more effective and that have more rapid onset of action than currently available treatments. Currently used medication for the treatment of bipolar disorder like lithium and valproate indirectly inhibit PKC activity. So the development of CNS penetrates PKC inhibitors can be considered as a potential target for the management of bipolar and maniac disorder.\nSubmit your manuscript at\nhttps://www.scholarscentral.org/submissions/international-pharmacy.html", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9217590093612671}
+{"content": "Effectiveness of isolation measures with app support to contain COVID-19 epidemics: a parametric approach\nIn this study, we analyze the effectiveness of measures aimed at finding and isolating infected individuals to contain epidemics like COVID-19, as the suppression induced over the effective reproduction number. We develop a mathematical model to compute the relative suppression of the effective reproduction number of an epidemic that such measures produce... This outcome is expressed as a function of a small set of parameters that describe the main features of the epidemic and summarize the effectiveness of the isolation measures. In particular, we focus on the impact when a fraction of the population uses a mobile application for epidemic control. Finally, we apply the model to COVID-19, providing several computations as examples, and a link to a public repository to run custom calculations. These computations display in a quantitative manner the importance of recognizing infected individuals from symptoms and contact-tracing information, and isolating them as early as possible. The computations also assess the impact of each variable on the suppression of the epidemic. read morePDF Abstract", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7455591559410095}
+{"content": "The Schneiderian membrane, also called the Schneiderian epithelium, is the lining of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. It’s unique in that the ciliated columnar lining is ectodermally derived and features goblet cells. The neighboring respiratory epithelium, which appears similar to the Schneiderian membrane, is derived from the endoderm. One of the most common complications that can occur during a sinus grafting surgery is a tear or perforation in the Schneiderian membrane of the maxillary sinus. If this occurs, typically, the surgeon will repair the perforation at the same time the graft is placed, and few additional risks of complications exist. However, in some cases, patients will develop an infection in the maxillary sinus or surrounding areas of the maxillofacial complex after a substantial or complete tear in the membrane. This infection is serious and may result in the failure of a recently completed bone graft or dental implant.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6711605787277222}
+{"content": "Background. All life strives to be well, but not all life is well. This suggests that cognition aimed at improving and protecting well-being might share a common core across all life forms: core cognition Objective. In this first of a two-part theoretical article, we systematically specify the evolutionary core cognition of well-being from the perspective of general living agents. In Part 2 we apply this to identity development and the theoretical approaches to well-being. This first part aims to identify the strategies and conditions for the creation and protection of generalized well-being and describes associated behavioral ontologies. Results. We defined a set of key terms that, together, specify core cognition. This set comprises quite naturally concepts like agency, behavior, need satisfaction, intelligence, authority, power, and wisdom, which are all derived from the defining properties of life. We derived coping and co-creation as two essentially different, but complementary, behavioral ontologies. Coping is for survival and targeted problem solving and aims to end the need for its activation. Co-creation is for thriving and problem prevention and aims to perpetuate its activation. Co-creation can explain the growth of the biosphere. While both strategies are essential, the successful interplay of their strengths leads to the dominance of one of them: co-creation. Absence of success leads to a dominance of coping: a coping-trap and a strong urge to curtail behavioral diversity. We summarize the key terms of core cognition and the ontologies in two tables with defined terms.\nDOI: 10.11621/pir.2021.0210\nKeywords: well-being/ agency/ cognition/ coping/ co-creation/ intelligence/ power/ authority\nBackground. This is the application part of a two-part paper that starts from the assumption that core cognition for promoting agent well-being is shared by all living beings. In Part 1, we derived a number of key terms of core cognition and two behavioral ontologies: coping and co-creation. Objective. Our first aim is to extend the conceptual framework and two behavioral ontologies, while explaining, from first principles, the observed basic structure in identity development. The second is to apply core cognition on a metatheoretical level to explain how the two theories about fostering well-being show the characteristic features of our two behavioral ontologies. Results. We demonstrate that the four different combinations of coping, co-creation, adequacy, and inadequacy explain from first principles the underlying structure of identity. Among other things, these accurately leads us to the defining features of authoritarianism. The notion of ontological security, as it is known in the literature, accurately describes the coping mode’s restricted capacity for the creation and protection of well-being. Ontological security leads to a self-limiting form of well-being that has been described as “abnormal normality.” In contrast, psychological safety provides the preconditions for high well-being and a safe environment, thus promoting the healthy development of coping and co-creation adequacy.\nDOI: 10.11621/pir.2021.0314\nKeywords: Well-being/ ontological security/ psychological safety/ coping/ co-creating/ core cognition/ identity/ authoritarianism", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9449053406715393}
+{"content": "Watertight contracts are indispensable in the world of business. In your interest, they should ensure legal certainty and avoid disputes. Purchase contracts, supply contracts, employment contracts, articles of association – the variety of contracts are varied and multifaceted. They often present a layperson with insoluble problems. This is particularly true for supposedly simple contracts, where even the best sample contract can become a costly stumbling block with unexpected consequences.\nWhat we offer: Contracts must be bespoke and precise so that they meet your individual needs. This requires not only a comprehensive knowledge of the law, but above all straightforward language that is also understandable for those unfamiliar with the law.\nOur experience before the state courts benefits our clients when it comes to drafting contracts. Anyone who has fought for compliance with contracts while representing a client will be adept at avoiding the risk of far-reaching, superficial, clichéd formulations in the interests of legal certainty. Naturally, we will also be right at your side should you wish to cancel or contest a contract.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6455326080322266}
+{"content": "Accounting For The Increase In NSAID Expenditure: Substitution Or Leakage?\nNational Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance stated that a new form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (selective COX-2 inhibitors) should only be an option for arthritis patients at high risk of a gastro-intestinal (GI) event. Total expenditure on NSAIDs has risen by 57% over five years, to £247 million in 2004. We assess whether this expenditure increase can be accounted for by substitution – an increased prescribing of two (more expensive) selective COX-2 inhibitors (celecoxib and rofecoxib) and a simultaneous equivalent reduction in the prescribing volume of three (cheaper) older NSAIDs (diclofenac, ibuprofen and naproxen).\nQuarterly prescription data was collated from January 1999 to September 2004. Over this period, the level of correlation between the total prescribing volumes for i) celecoxib and rofecoxib, and ii) diclofenac, ibuprofen, and naproxen were compared, the change in total expenditure on the five NSAIDs was also estimated. The latter was apportioned into that which was estimated to have arisen due to i) substitution, and ii) increased NSAID prescription volume.\nTotal prescription volumes for the two NSAID groups were negatively correlated (r = -0.97, p < 0.001). In the last quarter there were 1.23 million prescriptions for celecoxib and rofecoxib, and 0.46 million fewer prescriptions for naproxen, diclofenac, and ibuprofen (than in the first quarter, when celecoxib and rofecoxib were not prescribed). Total expenditure for the five NSAIDs was £32.7 million higher in the last quarter, than the first, £12.2 million of which was estimated to be due to substitution, and £20.4 million due to increased volume.\nThe introduction of celecoxib and rofecoxib was associated with a reduction in the prescription volume for naproxen, diclofenac, and ibuprofen. However, overall quarterly prescription volume for these five NSAIDs increased by 0.76 million, and we estimate that quarterly expenditure increased by £20.4 million more than would have been expected if overall NSAID volume had remained constant. This suggests that the prescription of both celecoxib and rofecoxib may have 'leaked' to population groups who would not previously have received an older NSAID.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8398816585540771}
+{"content": "A new scientific study has highlighted the importance of vitamin C for the human being. Known to all is the power of this micronutrient to strengthen the immune system, but a new research paper highlights an association regarding the mamma cancerto. This meta-analysis published in the prestigious GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute concludes that vitamin… Continue reading Vitamin C reduces risk of death from breast cancer, study finds", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9329214096069336}
+{"content": "ENDODONTICS (ROOT CANALS) is a specialized procedure and treatment that requires a dental specialist. Endodontics involves the soft inner tissue of the teeth called the pulp. This procedure is common and happens if a cavity was not filled in time to prevent the decay leading to infection decay.\nThe only alternative to a root canal procedure is having the tooth extracted and replaced with a bridge, implant, or removable partial denture to restore chewing function and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. These alternatives are not only more expensive than a root canal procedure but require more treatment time and additional procedures to adjacent teeth and supporting tissues.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9937119483947754}
+{"content": "Chimneys add style to your kitchen, making it look more aesthetic and futuristic. However, apart from giving your kitchen a makeover, its primary utility lies in its ability to absorb smoke, fumes, and grease, giving way for a smoke-free kitchen! If you are looking around for a kitchen chimney, it is recommended to go for only those variants that match your kitchen size. For instance, if your kitchen is greater than 200 square feet, a 90 cm chimney would be ideal. Another crucial aspect to keep in mind is to go for those models that have a sturdy build. Following are a few good options of 90 cm kitchen chimneys on Amazon:\nThe Eurodomo Kitchen Chimney comes with a high-quality stainless steel baffle filter that helps drag down all the oil, smoke and residue particles. Requiring minimal upkeep, this filter ensures optimal suction performance! Equipped with heat auto-clean technology, the Eurodomo Kitchen Chimney can help clear the entire appliance without any effort. With 2 LED lights, the chimney ensures that it can also aid you in your cooking. The chimney has a power capacity of 1200 cubic meters per hour, allowing for smoke and dust-free cooking. For easy and quick operation, this kitchen chimney accompanies a touch control panel and a digital display.\nThe Faber Kitchen Chimney has a thermal auto-clean feature that helps in cleaning the oil and other residues without any manual intervention. This is coupled with an oil collector cup that can accumulate the waste oil, making it easy to keep the chimney clean. Since it has no filters, this filter-less chimney has minimum maintenance costs. Powered by a strong motor that can produce a suction of 1100 m3/hr, the Faber Kitchen Chimney maximises airflow and eliminates smoke. The appliance also comes with push buttons, allowing you to switch between three convenient speeds and hob light. In addition to these features, the chimney also has a metal blower and a curved glass design.\nThe Whirlpool Kitchen Chimney is your ticket to a hassle-free cooking experience, as it can remove the pungent odours and give way for strong aromas! Fitted with motion-sensing technology, the appliance can be easily operated by a simple wave of your hand. To turn on the appliance, you need to wave towards the right and vice versa, giving seamless accessibility! With a suction capacity of 1100 cubic meters per hour, the chimney can keep your kitchen fresh. It also has a baffle filter that keeps smoke and oil at bay. The Whirlpool Kitchen Chimney boasts the Heat Auto Clean technology that enables you to clean your chimney at the push of a button. Apart from these, some of its other features are an LED lamp and a touch control panel.\nThe Hindware Nadia Kitchen Chimney runs on a powerful motor that can provide a suction capacity of up to 1200 m3/hr, making it suitable for heavy frying and grilling. It comes equipped with a screen that prevents direct contact of the motor with blower assembly, ensuring optimal suction. The Hindware Nadia Kitchen Chimney has auto-clean technology and an oil collector that eliminates manual cleaning. Where the auto-clean technology helps in cleaning the oil and residue formed inside the motor with just one touch, the oil collector, on the other hand, stores additional residue. It also comes with motion-sensing technology that enables easy operation. The chimney comprises a user-friendly 3-speed touch control panel, allowing you to operate it conveniently.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5855833292007446}
+{"content": "A recent paper at the University of British Columbia describes five studies which, taken together, provide evidence that tendency to engage in victimhood signalling is correlated across individuals with Dark Triad personality traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy).\nResults were robust across the general US and Canada population gathered on mTurk as well as within a sample of Canadian undergraduates.\nA link to the full study is provided in this post.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9826576709747314}
+{"content": "As a Republican senator who spent more than two decades in law enforcement, it may come as a surprise to some people that I have circulated a co-sponsorship memo outlining my intent to introduce legislation legalizing adult-use marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.\nFor decades, marijuana has been used by adult residents in the state, but such use has financially benefited and perpetuated organized crime, gangs and cartels. The street-level marijuana sold by these organizations is often laced with illicit drugs and toxic additives, and these criminals have been responsible for violence, mayhem and murder across our state and country. Pennsylvanians deserve not only safe neighborhoods, but for those who choose to use marijuana, access to a safe and trusted product.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8050473928451538}
+{"content": "Continuous onboarding:\nInclude the temps in meetings, social outings, or other events to make them feel welcome on the team. Even though their employment contract is short-term, being proud to work for the company and liking the people they work with leads to better results.\nRecognize their accomplishments\nTemporary and contract employees are often overlooked, but they were brought in for a reason—businesses operate at higher efficiencies when temps are taking work off of the full-time staff. Every once in a while, remind them of this. Give the short-term employees a shoutout for their hard work and dedication. Recognition is incredibly encouraging, especially if it comes from a senior-level leader in the company.\nDuring their time at the company, stay accessible, supportive, and keep lines of communication open to ensure that they remain productive and are clear on current objectives. Even after parting ways, it is beneficial to nurture a good relationship by offering recommendations and even sending an email or letter to check on them. This can result in great referrals or an eager full-time employee if a need arises.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8331327438354492}
+{"content": "Learning Management Systems (LMS) have long been a staple in large organizations, being a critical component of ongoing training and employee onboarding since the early 1990s. However, since then, there have been several significant shifts, both in terms of technology and workplace learning methodologies, which have led to the advent of a newer, sexier way of delivering learning – the Learning Experience Platform (LXP).\nLearning Experience Platforms (LXP) are the newer of the two technologies – and as you would imagine – with it being more recent, it offers several innovative, more modern approaches to training challenges that Learning Management Systems don't. Even for seasoned Learning and Development professionals, the differences and benefits of one learning delivery technology over the other might not be immediately apparent, which is why we've decided to create this article.\nWhile we won't go into these with any real depth at this point, things like learner collaboration, content accessibility, and a mobile-first, always-on approach to learning are some of these approaches and benefits that LXP brings to the table that LMS doesn't.\nSo – and let's jump right to the point of this article – just what are the differences between LMS and LXP? To answer this question, we'll start by providing a brief explanation of what each of these technologies is.\nWhat are Learning Management Systems (LMS)?\nLearning Management Systems – or LMS – provide organizations with a system to house, administer, and manage cross-organizational learning, focusing on more formalized, structured learning processes.\nWhat this means in practical terms is that it's great for delivering mandatory compliance training, or more simplistic, instructional content – however, for anything more complex that requires a more flexible, personalized approach, the rigidity and structure of an LMS can actually impede learning.\nAs you'd expect from any system, one of the main benefits of delivering training in this way is the ability to track learner completions. This sort of tracking is excellent at providing a high-level overview of training activity across an organization, but it isn't all that useful for assessing the effectiveness of your content or how to tweak and improve it.\nWhile LMS is a great technology and certainly has had and will continue to have a significant role in employee onboarding and continued training, it can leave gaps in an organization's training. These gaps are exactly what its younger cousin – LXP – sets out to address by offering a newer, more modern approach to workplace learning challenges.\nWhat are Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)?\nLearning Experience Platforms – or LXP – focus on delivering highly personalized training experiences, making learning more effective by tailoring content and experiences to specific learner needs.\nThis tailoring is where LXP succeeds. By providing learning with a personalized, adaptive experience, organizations can get much better training outcomes and results at a significantly reduced time than they otherwise would with a more traditional Learning Management System (LMS).\nPart of this personalization includes adding community and other social elements to a learning platform, creating opportunities for collaborative learning that, according to the 70/20/10 rule, is where up to 20% of learning occurs.\nThrough the effective use of technology, LXPs can deliver bespoke, tailored experiences to learners, whenever and wherever they want to learn. Making the best use of modern technologies, from communication to mobile, to deliver effective, highly personalized, and always-on learning to your workforce.\nLMS vs. LXP: What are the differences?\nIn this article, we'll address some of the key differences and distinctions between these two eLearning technologies – looking at their benefits, use cases, and effectiveness in particular scenarios and situations.\nWhen it comes to eLearning, there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all. This is especially true when we look at the technologies used to deliver learning – as each has a role to play. LMS and LXP can exist together, being complementary instead of being a direct replacement.\nSo, without further ado – here is our round-up of the five most significant differences between LMS and LXP.\n1. Better content personalization and discovery\nContent discovery and personalization are some of the most significant advantages of an LXP over a more traditional LMS – with the former doing more to promote continuous learning over the long term.\nWith an LXP, it's possible to utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to personalize content better on the fly, offering learners a more tailored, unique experience catered to their learning needs.\nThis personalization, based on the habits and behaviors of particular groups of or individual learners, works to deliver content that maximizes results intelligently. An approach like this can lead to better learner outcomes and suggests additional learner content that is most relevant increasing learner stickiness.\n2. Less theoretical, more practical learning\nLMS offers a somewhat traditional means of delivering learning – offering an experience more akin to classroom learning, albeit self-paced. It's excellent for rigid, structured learning but not so great when a more flexible approach is required. LXPs aim to take training beyond this traditional format, making continual learning a constant feature of the workplace, promoting on-the-job training and skilling through increased accessibility and customization.\nAccording to the 70/20/10 rule, employees gain most of their knowledge and competence from on-the-job experience. What this means for employers is that it's far more effective to provide learning the is easily accessible to learners while they work – meaning bite-sized, easily digestible content available at will, from wherever they are – like quizzes, social features, or personalized assignments.\nBy effectively blurring the lines between the workplace and the classroom, eLearning is more effective when delivered using an LXP. This can lead to better results and outcomes and decreased training times, enabling employees to reach competency in their roles far quicker than was previously possible.\n3. Better suited to complex, facilitator-led training than simple, instructional courses\nWhether or not you'll opt to deliver courses using a traditional LMS or a more modern LXP will likely come down to the type of training you're providing. For example, instructional courses – things like health and safety or mandatory compliance training – are ideally suited to LMS.\nHowever, when we look at more complex, in-depth training on vast topics, the traditional, self-paced learning offered by an LMS is often inadequate.\nWhile most LXPs are more than capable of hosting more traditional, simplistic instructional courses and content, they're far more suited for more complex, multi-faceted topics, like business leadership training and professional development.\nThis is due primarily to how customizable these platforms are, giving facilitators a set of tools that enables and empowers them to structure and organize courses the way they like, as well as, and similarly, offering learners the freedom to choose how they want to consume content based on their own learning styles and preferences.\n4. Collaborative, social learning – not individual\nAn LXP offers a modern approach to learning, forcing organizations and course providers to rethink and modernize their approach to learning radically. Whether this is accessibility – making content available on mobile devices, offline – or simply making it more collaborative and social, instead of the traditional, individual approach of the past.\nAt its core, an LXP provides users with a platform to discuss and share their experiences in an open, transparent way. This collaboration between users empowers learners to become teachers and creators themselves, taking emphasis away from the more traditional, structured eLearning we've historically been more used to.\nAnother key consideration – especially if you subscribe to the 70/20/10 rule – is that as much as 20% of learning happens as part of interaction with other learners, not from the content. This is an area in which LXP wins out over LMS with ease, offering meaningful learner interaction, making LXP great either standalone or in conjunction with the traditional courses and content delivered by your LMS.\n5. Richer data and better learner analytics\nArguably one of the most significant benefits offered by an LXP is what it offers when it comes to learner tracking and data.\nWith an LMS, what you can track and the data this tracking generates is far more limited than what is possible with an LXP. For example, with an LMS, you'll typically be able to track and monitor course completions, assessment scores, and not much else. Whereas, with an LXP, you're far more able to track the entire learner journey.\nHaving richer, more complete learner data gives you and your team a better understanding of what your users are engaging with and what they aren't in a visual, more digestible way. This makes it far easier to refine and improve your eLearning, helping to maximize its effectiveness.\nFinal thoughts\nThe differences between the two eLearning technologies relate primarily to their approach to learning.\nLMS offers self-paced, instructional learning, great for mandatory compliance training, while LXP focuses more on collaborative, social learning, being better suited to more complex, facilitator-led courses, like leadership and management training.\nWhile each has its distinct advantages and benefits, for most organizations, it won’t be a choice between LMS or LXP. Instead, it will be how best to implement both technologies to maximize learning cross-organization.\nWe hope you found this article helpful and that you now have a better understanding of LXP - how it differs from LMS, its benefits, and how you might utilize it within your organization.\nLearn more about Skills Anywhere\nSkills Anywhere is a mobile-first Learning Experience Platform (LXP).\nIt integrates seamlessly with your existing Learning Management System (LMS), enabling learners to access course content anytime, anywhere.\nThis enables you to update your existing eLearning solution, extending product life cycle at a fraction of the cost.\nPlease speak with one of our eLearning consultants to learn more about Skills Anywhere.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5424721240997314}
+{"content": "“I’ve been saving this bottle of wine for a special occasion.”\n“I just purchased a bottle of my favorite California Chardonnay, which I’m placing on my mantle to be opened for my newborn daughter’s wedding.”\nHow many times have you heard these comments, and how many times have these statements ultimately resulted in tears?\nAmong the many opinions regarding the ageability of wine, none is more misunderstood than the dynamics of wine longevity and preservation.\nThere seem to be polarized viewpoints regarding a bottle’s aging viability. There are those who believe wine is at its best when consumed young. They appreciate its freshness, vibrancy and quaffability. Those of the opposite viewpoint vow never to drink wine before it reaches its peak of complexity and balance of fruit and acid, believing that only aged wine can achieve this euphoric state.\nIt is estimated that over 90 percent of wines are produced to be drunk within a few years of release. This includes the full spectrum of wines, from full-bodied whites to robust reds. The exceptions include certain French wines, notably Bordeaux and Burgundy, Champagne and Sauternes, which are crafted to evolve over time.\nGenerally speaking, winemakers release their wines from aging cellars when they believe the wines are at their peak, ready to be consumed within one to two years for whites and up to four years for reds.\nIf one were to graph the life cycle of a typical bottle of fine red wine, it would be in the shape of a bell curve. Immature out of the fermenting tank, building character as it is aged in barrels, peaking when the acids, fruit and tannins are in perfect harmony and balance and then fading as these three components are in contraposition to each other. Each of these aspects of the bell curve may last several decades for fine French wines.\nHowever, for most wines the curve is indistinct, quickly rising, peaking and fading over a short timeline. A winemaker will assess the effort and investment required to realize a desired cash flow from his endeavors. This is quite evident each time we enter our favorite wine shop.\nThe logic behind the aging potential of wine is as much scientific as it is storage principles. Wine is a living organism, constantly changing. Fruit, acid, tannins, oxygen and bacteria all interact in different ways at different points in the life cycle of wine. Any interruption or corruption of the natural cycle of their interactions will disrupt the natural evolution of a wine.\nA personal story will shed light on my goal to consume a wine at its peak of maturity.\nI received a special bottle of wine for one of my early decade birthdays – a 1982 Mouton Rothschild Bordeaux. Upon release it was priced at $40; when I decided to open it to celebrate a subsequent decade birthday, its value had risen to more than $1,000. I had diligently stored my precious wine in the back of my closet for 10 years and then transferred it to my new, thermostatically-controlled wine cellar for a few more decades.\nWhen I finally opened the wine with great fanfare before my wife and best friends, it was spoiled. To this day, my wife swears she detected a tear in my eye when I tasted the first sip of this classic wine.\nWhat happened? The pedigree of a first growth Bordeaux is impeccable; longevity is its hallmark. In my case, I believe the mistake I made was storing it in its early years in an environment that was subject to wide variations in temperature, upsetting its natural evolution.\nIf you wish to purchase and store a “memory” wine, consult your trusted wine merchant for one with a proven reputation, year in and year out, of having long-distance legs to sustain itself for a cherished celebratory moment. Tears are not a good outcome. Believe me.\nNick Antonaccio is a 45-year Pleasantville resident. For over 25 years, he has conducted wine tastings and lectures. Nick is a member and program director of the Wine Media Guild of wine journalists. He also offers personalized wine tastings and wine travel services. Nick’s credo: continuous experimenting results in instinctive behavior. You can reach him at nantonaccio@theexaminernews.com or on Twitter @sharingwine.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5214851498603821}
+{"content": "The penetration of an antibacterial agent into the bronchial secretions is a crucial factor in determining its clinical efficacy in the treatment of bacterial respiratory infections. Roxithromycin is a novel macrolide compound active against the most frequent respiratory pathogens. Following administration of 150 mg p.o., we observed a prompt penetration of the compound into bronchial secretions of critically ill patients. Elevated concentrations above the MICs of the commonest susceptible pathogens are reached and maintained until the next administration.\nPenetration of roxithromycin into bronchial secretions / A. Boccazzi, M. Langer. - In: CHEMOTHERAPY. - ISSN 0009-3157. - 37:5(1991), pp. 303-309.\nTitolo: Penetration of roxithromycin into bronchial secretions Autori:\nLANGER, MARTIN (Ultimo)\nSettore Scientifico Disciplinare: Settore MED/41 - Anestesiologia Data di pubblicazione: 1991 Rivista: Tipologia: Article (author) Digital Object Identifier (DOI): http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000238872 Appare nelle tipologie: 01 - Articolo su periodico File in questo prodotto: Pubblicazioni consigliate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.972434937953949}
+{"content": "From anti-harassment training to systemic racism to organizational culture-building coaching, and everything in between, I can help your team understand and embrace meaningful inclusion. Create an opportunity for real learning and growth by transforming a blasé training into a compelling, interactive experience.\nWhen we don't share a common vocabulary and set of values around the \"diversity conversation\" it's nearly impossible to create a shared vision about its impact. So, how do we reframe what we think we know and embrace the reality of what we don't yet know?\nEffective leaders serve as the hub for dynamic relational networks, connecting and engaging all around them. But how do you become this kind of hub, and what kind of beliefs and behaviors are necessary for building these kinds of relational networks?\nTalking about culture can be fun and interesting, but leaning out of what's not working and into what could is reflective and vulnerable work. Explore the 4 moving parts of Accelerant Culture, a space of earnest question-asking and courageous listening.\nAs Simon Sinek says, \"It all starts with why.\" Understanding who we want to be as an organization, why we do what we do, and how we want to get it done is a powerful growth catalyst, and one that many organizations are fully exercising.\nUnconscious bias is a trending topic right now, for sure. But learning how to mitigate it can be a challenging topic for those who have understood it as an indictment of their character rather than as an invitation into better. So, how do we shift that?\nAt the end of the day, it's all about organizational culture. Who we are, why we do what we do, and how we get it done are the questions that we must wrestle with as we seek to make our companies better places for everyone. So, how do we tackle such big questions?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9615201950073242}
+{"content": "Purpose. The white rectangle serves as a visual target for basketball players when they shoot the ball, and it enhances the shooter’s depth perception. Backboards in competitive play must be transparent, which can affect a player’s judgment and accuracy.\nWhat is the white square on the backboard?\nThe white square printed on the backboard is\ndesigned to help a player focus on the rim from a distance, but also provides a target for a bank shot, a shot where the ball bounces off the backboard. Where do you aim for a bank shot?\nWhen taking a bank shot your aim should be\nabove the box and a quarter of the way across the backboard. It should land softly off the backboard. You should shoot a bank shot so that it hits the backboard after the peak of its arc on the way down. Is it legal to kick a basketball? A player shall not kick the ball or strike it with the fist. Kicking the ball or striking it with any part of the leg is a violation when it is an intentional act. The ball accidentally striking the foot, the leg or fist is not a violation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997255802154541}
+{"content": "B.A. (Honours) - Psychology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON\nM.A. - Psychology (Behavioural Neuroscience), Brock University,\nSt. Catharines, ON\nPredoctoral Practicums & Internship - Niagara Health: St. Catharines Site: Neuropsychology Program\nPh.D. - Neuropsychology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON\nClinical Internships:\nPsychiatry - Dr. Thoppil Abraham: 2009-2013\nPsychiatry - Dr. Edgardo Perez: 2013 - 2019\nNeuropsychology - Dr. Dawn Good: 2012 - Present\nSean is interested in utilizing the principles of neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation to inform psychotherapy approaches to assist individuals living with neurological challenge (e.g., stroke, dementia, brain injury). Often following these disruptions, people experience significant difficulties with their mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD) and cognitive capacity (difficulties with attention, memory, visuospatial problems, etc.). There is a large body of research to draw upon to help people with these difficulties; however, most clinicians do not focus in this area, and if they do, they serve predominately the private sector. As a result, long-term utilization of these services is not affordable.\n\"I have a family member who is a survivor of a significant and devastating stroke, resulting in catastrophic changes to her cognitive abilities. In a single day, her (and my family's) life was changed forever. She could no longer work and slowly all her friends drifted away. While she received wonderful care immediately following the stroke, we, as a family, were unable to get her access to long-term neurorehabilitation services which could have greatly improved the quality of her life. Kaleigh and I hope that this clinic will be a preliminary lifting point for addressing some of these needs.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9978569746017456}
+{"content": "The captive’s independent actuary develops funding for losses. Over a period of time, generally three to five years, captive pay-in premiums should decrease if losses are less than the amount members pay into loss funds. Conversely, if losses exceed funding, premiums will need to be increased. If the captive Board declares a dividend, members may choose to use this cash toward their premium costs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9846974611282349}
+{"content": "Alongside their contribution to biodiversity conservation, protected and conserved areas are increasingly recognised as important sources of a wide range of benefits, or ecosystem services, that humans gain from intact, natural ecosystems. Well-governed and well-managed protected areas are among the most effective tools for maintaining ecosystems – such as forests, natural grasslands, coastal areas and freshwater wetlands – and their associated ecosystem services. This report explores how protected areas contribute to achieving the SDGs. It does this by analysing case studies from PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet, an initiative of IUCN and several partners that aims to provide knowledge and facilitate exchange and learning on successful approaches in conservation and sustainable development, and to support the broader application of proven solutions.\nIncluding bibliographic references.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9978953003883362}
+{"content": "SPARC was invited to present to The Health Financing Global Solution Group of the World Bank Group at a webinar themed, ‘Building Momentum for Strategic Purchasing across sub-Saharan Africa’\nThe webinar was held in light of the intense pressure that the fragile resource base of health systems in sub-Saharan Africa have been subjected to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This made it more critical for them to prioritize reforms that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their health spending to ensure the best outcomes with the limited resources at their disposal.\nIn this webinar, SPARC presented its recent work in the region, introduced the recently launched strategic purchasing policy briefs from nine countries and set the scene for future institutional collaboration.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9565271139144897}
+{"content": "According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, the unemployment rate remained high at 10.07% as of June 2021. However, the Government has always implemented effective schemes to combat issues like unemployment. One such scheme is Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana.\nIt was launched in 1993 to offer subsidised financial assistance to educated unemployed youths of India. This scheme empowers individuals to establish business ventures in the manufacturing, trading and service sectors.\nHere’s a detailed guide on Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana to make it easier for eligible candidates to avail the benefits of this scheme.\nContents\nMain features of Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana This scheme provides up to Rs.2 lakh for the business sector. On the other hand, it provides up to Rs.5 lakh for the industrial and service sectors. It offers a moratorium period. Here, individuals can earn from their venture before they start repaying. After its completion, the repayment tenor extends up to 3 to 7 years. This PMRY scheme offers up to Rs.1 lakh loan amount without demanding any collateral. The financial coverage applies to all business sectors, barring direct agricultural operations like raising crops, etc. The Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana offers a 15% subsidy on the total project cost. The maximum limit is Rs.12,500 per individual. However, the maximum subsidy is limited to Rs.15,000 for candidates from the North-eastern region, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Jammu & Kashmir. Beneficiaries are eligible for 15-20 days of training. This allows budding entrepreneurs to establish a successful business. A financial institution may ask an applicant for margin money, ranging from 5% to 16.25% in terms of the cost of the project. However, the total subsidy and the margin money should not be more than 20% of the cost of the project. Headed by the Ministry of Small Scale, Rural, Agro Industries, the Development Commissioner (Small Scale Industries) is responsible for handling this scheme. The state-level PMRY committee is responsible to assess the PMRY scheme’s progress. Eligibility criteria to avail Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana\nOnce you are aware of the features of Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana, take a look at a few of its eligibility parameters:\nYou need to be an unemployed Indian citizen between 18 to 35 years of age. There is a relaxation in the age bar for SC/STs, women, up to 10 years. Likewise, it is 45 years for the residents of the seven North-eastern states. Minimum educational qualification requires one to be an 8 thstandard passed individual. The minimum family annual income must be Rs.40,000 and should not exceed Rs.1 lakh. An individual must not be a defaulter in payment to any nationalised financial institution. Must be a permanent resident of an area for up to 3 years. An applicant who benefitted from any subsidy-linked Government scheme is not eligible to apply for this one.\nIf an individual fails to meet the eligibility parameters mentioned above, alternatively, he/she can opt for a loan against property.\nThis secured form of credit comes with no end-use restriction. Thus, you can use the loan against property to start your business. Moreover, reputed financial institutions offer high-value loan amounts at a competitive interest rate.\nThey also extend pre-approved offers to streamline the loan application process further with minimum documentation. You can check your pre-approved offer by entering your name and contact number.\nDocuments one needs for the PMRY scheme\nHere are a few important documents that individuals need to keep ready for a hassle-free borrowing experience:\nIdentity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.) Birth Proof document (SSC/HSC mark sheet) Residential proof (Ration card) Income certificate issued by Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO) Caste Certificate issued by MRO Driving licence A copy of the proposed project document EDP or Entrepreneurship Development Programme Certificate Necessary technical or educational certificates Duly signed application form Passport-size photographs\nAlso, individuals must make sure to contact the lender beforehand for any additional necessary documents.\nSteps to apply for Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana\nGiven below is a step-wise guide to applying for this PMRY scheme:\n1: Visit the official website of Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana.\n2: Fill in the relevant details on the downloaded application form.\n3: Submit the form to the eligible financial institution that comes under the PMRY scheme.\nAfter verification, a representative will contact you for further proceedings.\nThus, keeping all these aspects in mind, one can avail of the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana without any hassle. Additionally, if one borrows a loan against property for business, he/she must also know how to avail tax benefits on LAP to save on tax payable.\nAdditional Read: What Is the Importance of a Real Estate Property Manager?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9274951219558716}
+{"content": "Lead: Battery Manufacturing eTool Environmental Controls » Waste Water Treatment\nNormally, employees are not exposed to hazardous levels of airborne lead contaminants while servicing and maintaining waste water treatment systems. However, while handling lead-bearing wastes, sludge, and filters employees may come in contact with lead-containing wastes.\nPotential Sources of Exposure\nLiquid lead waste may splash on equipment and become airborne if it dries and becomes disturbed.\nEmployees may contact leaded waste products while removing and transporting recovered lead, filter cake, or sludge.\nEmployees may contact lead-containing materials during maintenance, repair and cleanup operations.\nPossible Engineering and Work Practice Controls\nEnsure that appropriate PPE is provided and used when handling leaded materials.\nTransfer recovered lead in covered or closed containers.\nClean up spills and lead contaminated water mists, when necessary, to prevent leaded materials from drying.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9088281393051147}
+{"content": "The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its FAQ section on cryptocurrency. It explains that an investor who has only purchased crypto assets with fiat currency is not required to report the transaction(s) under the “virtual currency” question. The first page of the U.S. citizens’ Individual Income Tax Return form asks whether the respondent received, sold, sent, exchanged, or otherwise acquired “any financial interest in any virtual currency” during 2020. The updated FAQ clarifies that if a taxpayer’s only transactions involving virtual currency during 2020 were purchases of virtual currency with real currency, the taxpayer is not required to answer yes to the aforesaid question in the form. The new FAQ section suggests crypto investors do not need to report these transactions provided they exclusively purchased cryptocurrency for U.S. dollars and did not make crypto-to-crypto trades or sell any of their digital assets for fiat. Conversely, if they purchased crypto with other crypto assets, or sold any of their cryptocurrency during 2020, the transactions must be reported.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8356361389160156}
+{"content": "A third of consumers ‘find diverse advertising more engaging’\nDiversity and values-led shopping are now ‘key drivers’ for customer acquisition and engagement, according to new findings from the DMA.\nLooking ahead to the coming decade, the data points to a second factor that will sit alongside value-led shopping in shaping expectations and behaviour towards brand choice: values.\nThe ‘Acquisition and the Consumer Mindset 2021’ report indicates that using marketing that represents the diversity of society is a clear route to customer acquisition for brands in 2021.\nTo access please sign in.\nKey stats include:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9221542477607727}
+{"content": "Complimentary White paper Technology Assisted Review for Corporate Legal: Applying Analytics in Everyday E-discovery\nIn a world where technology, AI and automation have penetrated nearly every facet of day-today life, it’s easy to take technological advancement for granted. Easy to assume that it has been embraced as intuitive, across all industries and business processes, to optimize efficiency and replace cumbersome manual work. In the legal field though, reality has not quite caught up to expectation.\nDespite significant advancements in legal technology, widespread judicial approval of machine-powered processes and a mass of proven benefits, advanced analytics and technology-assisted review (TAR) are still regarded by many lawyers as complex.\nDownload this white paper for a deep dive into TAR, covering the current workflows available, when and how to use them and the benefits of applying TAR to everyday e-discovery matters.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9304552674293518}
+{"content": "English | Mar 18, 2019 | ISBN: 1138632546, 0367671581 | 376 pages | PDF | 36 MB\nIn the immediate aftermath of the global financial crisis of 2008, governments around the developed world coordinated policy moves to stimulate economic activity and avert a depression. In subsequent years, however, cuts to public expenditure, or austerity, have become the dominant narrative in public debate on economic policy.\nThis unique collaboration between economists and linguists examines manifestations of the discourses of austerity as these have played out in media, policy and academic settings across Europe and the Americas. Adopting a critical perspective, it seeks to elucidate the discursive and argumentation strategies used to consolidate austerity as the dominant economic policy narrative of the twenty-first century.\nDOWNLOAD\n(Buy premium account for maximum speed and resuming ability)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9641553163528442}
+{"content": "BCFS Health and Human Services is a nonprofit organization with an array of capabilities. The Texas-based organization is part of a global nonprofit group that provides for families and youth by supporting youth in foster care and fostering families, protecting victims of domestic violence, aiding homeless youth and families, and providing medical care for expectant mothers.\nOne of the organization’s programs is called Healthy Start, intended to support expecting and new mothers with a variety of assets. It’s designed to provide expectant mothers and mothers of children under 18 months with routine medical care, educational services, and other help.\nHealthy Start’s stated goals include broadening access to care in the community and preventing infant mortality. Healthy Start provides services that include lab and pharmacy capabilities, medical care, educational content, resources, and program-registration assistance. BCFS Health and Human Services operates a mobile care unit to expand the usage of Healthy Start. This mobile vehicle features medical center capabilities and offers moms options for how they access their routine medical care.\nHealthy Start and the mobile unit are emblematic of BCFS Health and Human Services’ broader goals of building trust among community residents and the organization. It frequently revises and improves services such as Healthy Start to engage and support more residents who need assistance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9540284276008606}
+{"content": "Reasons For Acquiring Stump Grinding In Fayetteville GA\nIn Georgia, homeowners who have trees removed from their property may have additional concerns. Typically, when trees are cut down to acquire timber and other products, stumps are left behind. These stumps become a major hindrance for the property owners. The following are reasons for acquiring\nstump grinding in Fayetteville GA. Clearing Land for Development Projects\nAt any time a land developer wants to start a new project, they must ensure that the land is cleared completely. However, they should never try to take on this task by themselves. If they make an attempt to remove the stumps themselves, they may disturb utility lines. This could present the property owner with additional costs associated with repairing these lines.\nPreventing Possible Accidents\nThe stumps could present a high possibility of accidents. If they aren’t removed properly, drivers who don’t see them immediately can sustain serious property damage. These collisions can destroy automobiles that are low to the ground. This could equate to serious engine or transmission damage. It could also present excessive costs for the auto owners. They can also sustain cosmetic damage such as detached bumpers.\nStopping Personal Injuries\nPersonal injuries are also a high probability. The property owners could trip over these stumps and sustain bruises or even broken bones. This could present the property owner with major liabilities that could equate to a major legal claim and high expenses. By removing the stumps, the property owner mitigates these risks.\nImproving the Aesthetics of the Property\nThe aesthetics of the property are important. It is the way the property looks that could increase or decrease its value. The stumps left behind can hinder the appearance of the property. They can also decrease the value of the property based on these risks and hindrances.\nIn Georgia, homeowners can acquire removal services for stumps that were left behind by timber companies or after diseased or damaged trees were removed. These services can restore the way their property looks and eliminate common hindrances that could present risks for the owner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8489783406257629}
+{"content": "However, given the importance of North America`s trilateral trade, ratification is expected. Dissemination values up to these levels would occur with a minimum of formal entry procedures, making it easier for more businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to be part of cross-border trade. After more than 25 years, the days of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are over. As of July 1, 2020, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)1 governs trade in North America and sets higher standards of intellectual property in the region.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9689781665802002}
+{"content": "Your core muscles include your abdominal muscles and back muscles. Specifically, the abdominal muscles include: the transverse abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques and rectus abdominis. At the deepest level of the abdominal muscles, the transverse abdominis is used to stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis. On the sides of your abdomen, the obliques are used for twisting motions and for bending sideways. At the most superficial layer, the rectus abdominis is utilized for posture and flexion of the lumbar spine. The back muscles include the back extensors and gluteal muscles, which extend the torso.\nHaving a strong core is essential in having good balance, stability, and posture. A strong core also helps in the prevention of lower back pain. To perform everyday activities efficiently, a well-trained core contributes to being able to efficiently bend, lift, twist, and reach overhead. This is useful in activities such as gardening, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and carrying groceries or furniture. For athletic or recreational sports, core muscle development is important to be able to generate powerful movements, which are used in sports such as baseball, soccer, volleyball, and swimming.\nCore Exercises\nGlute Bridge: Lie with on your back with your knees bent. Engage you abdominal muscles and raise your hips until they are aligned with your knees and shoulders. A more challenging version is to do this exercise with one knee extended in the air while the other leg supports the body weight.\nPlank: While facing down, place your elbows on the floor with the elbows directly under the shoulders. Start with your knees bent, then shift your weight to your toes and raise your knees off the floor. Keep your back, hips and legs aligned.\nBicycle Crunches: Lie facing up. Place your hands behind your head. If you want, you can interlock your fingers. Lift your head up and touch your right elbow to the left knee while pulling your knee up towards your head. At the same time, straighten your right leg. Then repeat the same motion, using your left elbow to touch the right knee.\nWebsites with further information:\nThis tip was brought to you by Body & Soul Personal Trainer Constance Batore.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8575133085250854}
+{"content": "If you are looking to create extra space in your home and you already have a loft conversion and a house extension, why not consider a basement conversion? At Future Build, we have successfully converted many basements and understand the many potential issues we can encounter and the benefits of utilising a largely neglected space.\nIt can be viable to excavate the ground beneath the foundations in some houses to create room to construct a basement, although this process can also be fraught with problems. If your home features a pre-existing basement, this is the ideal scenario. It will be cheaper and far easier to convert into a valuable space that will enhance your property. Popular uses for basement conversions include games rooms and utility rooms due to their proximity to hallways.\nUnfortunately, it isn’t possible to convert all basements due to the quirks and design of some houses. It depends on the strength of the existing foundations and whether building modifications will compromise the structure’s integrity. When approaching any basement conversion, we will explore all available options before deciding not to proceed.\nAs part of our basement conversion service, we provide basement tanking to protect against water intrusion, and the potential damage water can cause.\nIf you believe a basement conversion may be feasible in your home, contact us today for a free quotation, and we can assess the potential pitfalls before evaluating whether a safe and long-lasting conversion is possible.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.723802924156189}
+{"content": "Price: ₹ 0.00\n(as of Nov 11,2020 19:04:43 UTC – Details)\nncert\nASIN B01BAI1Z0E\nHuman Ecology, noted city planner and landscape architect Frederick Steiner encourages us to consider how human cultures have been shaped by natural forces, and how we might use this understanding to contribute to a future where both nature and people thrive.\nHuman ecology is the study of the interrelationships between humans and their environment, drawing on diverse fields from biology and geography to sociology, engineering, and architecture. Steiner admirably synthesizes these perspectives through the lens of landscape architecture, a discipline that requires its practitioners to consciously connect humans and their environments. After laying out eight principles for understanding human ecology, the book’s chapters build from the smallest scale of connection—our homes—and expand to community scales, regions, nations, and, ultimately, examine global relationships between people and nature.\nIn this age of climate change, a new approach to planning and design is required to envision a livable future.\nHuman Ecology provides architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and planners—and students in those fields— with timeless principles for new, creative thinking about how their work can shape a vibrant, resilient future for ourselves and our planet.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5490072965621948}
+{"content": "A Long-term Dietary Assessment of Invasive Boa constrictor on Aruba\nInvasive Boa Constrictors (Boa constrictor) have established a reproductive population on Aruba. High\nB. constrictor densities could stress prey populations on this small, faunally simplistic island. We examined diet,\nsize, and condition of 501 B. constrictor at three periods over nearly 15 y: during early invasion, approaching the\npeak in encounters, and after 5 y of declining encounters. The 401 prey identified consisted of 32.9% mammals,\n37.4% lizards, and 29.7% birds. Dietary proportion of these categories was consistent across sampling periods.\nNon-native prey were consumed in relatively high proportions. Despite a positive relationship between snake\nsnout-vent length and prey mass, even the largest snakes consumed small prey. During the high encounter period,\nmany snakes had empty digestive tracts, little abdominal fat, and low body mass, possibly due to a decline in prey\navailability; however, snakes from residential/agricultural areas had better body condition than those from natural\nareas. High population densities of the native Aruban Whiptail Lizard (Cnemidophorus arubensis) may provide a\nconsistent food supply for B. constrictor in both natural and residential/agricultural areas, and domesticated prey\nnear human habitation may subsidize the population in residential/agricultural areas. Improved body condition\nin the last sampling period suggests that the population is either stabilizing or poised for an increase. The endemic\nAruba Island Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus unicolor) and B. constrictor had similar, broad diets that overlapped\nheavily. Eradication of B. constrictor from Aruba is unlikely, but integration may be possible if the population\ncan be stabilized at low densities. We recommend continued control efforts and systematic monitoring of prey\npopulations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5456298589706421}
+{"content": "The coffee grounds are steeped in water for up to 4-10 hours to produce a concentrated coffee essence, which is then diluted to taste and served chilled.\nBrewing cold results in the extraction of a range of flavour compounds, distinct from those associated with hot brews. The process highlights the characteristics of coffee beans from different origins that aren’t apparent in a traditional hot water brew.\nCold brew coffee is mellow, and sweeter than a conventional Americano or filter coffee, with a lower acidity. It's also a greener option, as it doesn't require heat or electricity.\nProduct details: 10 bags x 15g per bag Origin: Colombia\nRoasting Level: ●○○○○ Acidity: ●●●●○ Sweetness: ●○○○○ Nutty: ●○○○○ Flavour: Chamomile, Black Tea, Brown Sugar Aftertaste: a hit of Vanilla, Nectar", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6629428863525391}
+{"content": "LISTED as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor — Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BC) — in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province highlights not only a massive terracotta army but also magnificent bronze chariots.\nThe archeological discovery of the bronze chariots can be traced back to the summer of 1978, when archeologist Cheng Xuhua led a team to excavate the land about 20 meters west of the mound of the emperor’s mausoleum by using Luoyang shovels, one of the most important tools in Chinese archeology.\nIn October of 1978, Cheng’s team member Yang Xude found something with metal luster in the soil as deep as seven meters below ground. Taking a closer look, Yang believed it was a gold adornment but still had no idea exactly what it was.\nHearing the news, Cheng immediately extracted more soil samples. Driving the semicircular shovel head into the ground and lifting it up, Cheng observed another piece of silver and gold from the soil. More astonishingly, a golden tassel was also hidden in the soil. The thrilled Cheng believed there were precious bronze chariots underground, which he had searched for four years.\nThe official excavation, which confirmed Cheng’s guess, was conducted in October of 1980. Cheng and another archeologist Yuan Zhongyi did careful calculations before marking the area. On November 19, they excavated an intact brick from the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC) at a depth of 2.4 meters below the surface. In December, they found bronze fragments from the soil as deep as 5 meters below ground. They finally saw two exquisite chariots, although damaged, at a depth of eight meters below the surface.\nBased on the damage, archeologists estimated the two bronze chariots were broken into 3,000 pieces, so both would require extensive restoration. They estimated it would take as long as six months to clear up and reassemble the fragments of the bronze horse head.\nDue to uncertainties like weather and security, it was not considered safe to restore the chariots on site. Figuring out how to transfer them from the site to an indoor workshop was the primary task for the archeologists.\nThey finally decided to divide the chariots into four parts. After digging 10-meter-deep trenches, placing large steel plates under the four parts and covering them with planks of wood, archeologists then used a crane to lift the chariots to the surface before transporting them to the workshop.\nIt took experts three years to reassemble the fragments of the No.2 chariot, which was displayed on October 1, 1983. Four years later, the restoration of the No.1 chariot was completed.\nBoth of the restored chariots, each with a team of four horses and a charioteer, are half the size of the original ones. They are adorned with gold and silver pieces as well as colorful drawings. Emperor Qin Shi Huang was buried with everything he was thought to need in the afterlife, including the chariots.\nWeighing 1,061 kilograms, the No.1 chariot is 2.25 meters long and 1.52 meters high. It serves as a safety car clearing the way for the No.2 chariot, which contains a chamber with three windows on three sides and a door on the back.\nThe No.1 chariot includes a large umbrella with an elaborate design that could be manipulated to shade the sun at different angles.\nMore surprisingly, the canopy and umbrella handle can be separated and transformed into a shield and spear.\nDuring the final years of Qin Shi Huang’s life, he was almost assassinated at least three times, explaining why the umbrella also functions as a defensive weapon.\nWeighing 1.24 tons, the No.2 chariot is larger than the No.1, measuring 3.17 meters long and 1.06 meters high. Holding lead ropes, a man wearing a long robe and belt to carry a sword would drive the chariot.\nBehind the charioteer is the chamber used to seat his master. With a turtle-shell like roof, the chamber is patterned with a dragon, phoenix and cloud. After thousands of years, the windows can still easily be opened and closed.\nThese two bronze chariots are displayed at the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi’an. The national treasures are listed as artifacts that are permanently prohibited from going abroad.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6375409960746765}
+{"content": "This paper presents observations on fantasy as it participates in the formation of multiple personality disorder. It focuses on the function of restitution in the fantasy life of children during the development of the disorder. It is proposed that one pathway to the development of multiple personality disorder utilizes repressed early childhood fantasies of mastery over trauma and that these early fantasies form a psychological structure which is amalgamated with dissociative defenses to evolve the clinical picture of multiple personality disorder.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6156023740768433}
+{"content": "While advancements in software technologies can seem deceptively simple, they play a significant role in shaping the future of the industry. Digitalization may feel like a buzzword these days, but as automation and remote technologies are embraced by more producers, employing advanced features and capabilities will be necessary to stay ahead of the curve.\nWe have been covering the latest in our profile of oil and gas automation technologies – Roxar Rapid Adaptive Measurement™ for the Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meter. In our third installment exploring the features and functionalities of this embedded software, we are going to talk about its Advanced Pressure, Volume, and Temperature (PVT) calculation engine. Enabling the advanced PVT feature provides our customers with additional flexibility, streamlining result comparison and verification capabilities.\nEnabling the advanced PVT feature provides our customers with additional options to help streamline performance, while also enhancing comparison and verification capabilities.\nMultistage Flashing Functionality\nThe Advanced PVT software calculation builds upon the capabilities of the Embedded PVT engine included within the core functionality, which is delivered as standard with all Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meters. The embedded PVT functionality within core offers meter outputs at both actual and standard conditions. The extended functionality of Advanced PVT enables multi-stage flashing, which eases and automates much of the process of result verification.\nGiven the presence of co-mingled flow from multiple wells, it is often desirable to be able to verify the flow meters’ results at multiple measurement points within the application. A common set up includes a Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meter positioned close to a single well and a test separator with a secondary bulk separator further downstream as well as a co-mingled flow from multiple wells. The varying flow streams have different pressures and temperatures and make direct comparison difficult. Such comparisons typically involve manual work and calculations to be performed or limits the comparison data to standard conditions only versus a truer analysis.\nTo overcome this analytical challenge, multistage flashing allows you to add two flash stages in addition to the actual and standard conditions offered in the core functionality. These flashing stages would give the meter specific pressure and temperatures to flash to, matching those of the test separator and the bulk separator. Indeed, these inputs can be taken into the Roxar 2600 Multiphase Flow Meters in real-time, should the conditions at the separators vary. This valuable functionality eases and streamlines the operator’s ability to compare and verify results at the actual conditions experienced at both the test and bulk separators.\nAnother function of multistage flashing is our ability to remove oil or gas at any given flashpoint. For instance, if you have an arrangement where gas is removed from the flow after a test separator, we can flash to the conditions of the test separator and then take off the gas at that point, only taking what remains in liquid form at the given pressure and temperature into account in the remaining flash stages. Essentially, multistage flashing allows us to mimic and mirror your piping arrangement, giving you, once again, an easier way to streamline the results comparison and verification process.\nGas Lift Integration Functionality\nGas lift is one of the most used assisted recovery methods in the world. However, when gas lift is utilized, you end up with a mix of the produced gas and the lift gas in the line, creating challenges in maintaining a correct and valid hydrocarbon composition. Should the hydrocarbon composition be incorrect, this impacts the accuracy of the conversion of actual meter conditions to standard conditions. With Advanced PVT, the operator can provide both the hydrocarbon composition for the produced gas and for the lift gas, as well as the ratio between the two, that the meter is expected to see. The Advanced PVT tier can then automatically blend the hydrocarbon compositions of the produced and lift gas accordingly. The meter then uses the correct blended hydrocarbon composition for all further calculations and flash stages, from the actual conditions of the meter, through to standard conditions.\nPreviously, this would have been a case of manual work to create a combined hydrocarbon composition for correct and accurate calculations. Now, the Advanced PVT functionality takes care of this for you. If the gas lift injection rate is changed, all you need to do is provide the meter with an updated ratio, and the software will take care of the rest.\nSoftware innovations like Advanced PVT in Roxar Rapid Adaptive Measurement reinforce the confidence you can have in your flow meter technology and measurement outputs. Multistage flashing, the ability to remove oil or gas at any flashpoint, and gas lift integration mean that PVT calculations are always valid for the conditions at the meter, ensuring that balancing your volumes is simple, straightforward, and streamlined. Learn more about the Advanced PVT capability and how it can contribute to optimizing your operations in a dynamic flow, by going to: www.emerson.com/roxar-rapid-adaptive-measurement", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8584930300712585}
+{"content": "Abstract\nCompTIA’s Security+ is a widely respected introduction to security certification that most entry and mid-level IT workers and security personnel should obtain. Security+ establishes a standardized knowledge base of terms and concepts that anyone pursuing a security career needs to master. Security+ builds on knowledge obtained through hands-on experience, having earned the Network+ certification, or achieved through directed and focused learning, whether self-study or instructor led.\nThe Security+ certification is a common component of a cybersecurity professional’s resume, which would leave a gap if it is not present. According to IT Skills and Salary Report, it’s one of the most popular cybersecurity certifications. Security+ may be challenging to achieve if you’re new to the security field, but the knowledge obtained through preparing to pass the Security+ exam will be integral to a long-term career.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6354007720947266}
+{"content": "Abstract\nObjective.\nThis pilot study explored occupational therapists’ perceptions of their roles as interventionists providing education and support for caregivers of persons with dementia. The intervention was provided in caregivers’ homes as part of a larger funded study.\nMethod.\nInterviews were conducted with four occupational therapists to elicit their reflections on practice and their views on occupational therapy services on the basis of their experiences providing support and education for caregivers in the funded study.\nResults.\nKey themes consisted of the contrasts between the therapists’ roles in the study and their customary practices and the professional and personal impact of their role in the study. Their recommendations for occupational therapy services emphasized the need to (a) collaborate with patients, families, and other health care staff members to solve problems; (b) acknowledge others as experts; (c) include family perspectives; and (d) fully address the needs of patients and families in their home environments.\nConclusion.\nProviding support and education for caregivers in the community can be a major transition for therapists accustomed to practicing in more traditional settings. Additional research is needed to explore the ways in which specific practice contexts influence delivery of occupational therapy services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5192393064498901}
+{"content": "Psychedelics have played a major role in both of our healing journeys. Through both microdosing and macrodosing, we have fired up new neural pathways and experienced deep, profound peak experiences that have transformed our relationships to Self, to all Beings, to Earth, to the Cosmos, and the Quantum Field of energy that connects us all.\nPsychedelics, either microdosing or macrodosing, is NOT a silver bullet cure-all. While they can be powerful guides assisting in bringing forth deeper observation, wisdom and insight, it is imperative to do the necessary\nINTEGRATION work after these peak experiences in order to fully benefit from the medicine. We have a section offering journaling prompts to support the integration process post-trip. INTEGRATION WORK\nIntegration is a necessary part of any psychedelic journey. Many believe the journey to be the point of the psychedelic experience, but it is the processing that occurs post-trip that allows real transformation to happen. Without this period of stillness and integration, you are not harnessing the full potential of your psychedelic experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7002869844436646}
+{"content": "Irish Bookmakers to Introduce Sports Betting Advert Ban Irish Online and retail bookmakers will be introducing a UK style ‘whistle-to-whistle ban on advertisements during televised sporting events. The trade body’s new code also includes a credit card ban.\nIrish bookmakers, both online and retail, have agreed to introduce an advertising ban during live sports.\nSimilar to the UK, operators will not show commercials offering betting products while televising major sporting events. The ban, which will apply to events aired before 9 pm, will come into effect five minutes before the event starts and will last until five minutes later.\nAs with the voluntary ban that applies to the UK market, gambling companies will not be permitted to sponsor sporting programmes except for horseracing and greyhound events.\nThe trade body representing the interests of operators in Ireland, the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA), has introduced this ban as part of its push for safer gambling.\nIt has recently updated its Code of Practice to include the advertisement ban and has also advised members not to accept credit card payments for any gambling transaction.\nUnlike Britain, which outlawed credit card payment for both online and offline gambling in April last year, it is still legal to bet using credit cards. Although IBA advises operators not to accept credit cards, the Code of Practice isn’t legally binding.\nSome of the larger Irish-facing operators, such as Flutter Entertainment which owns the popular Paddy Power and betfair brands, have already started to make the changes; the trade body has asked its members to comply by the end of the current year.\nAll current members, including BoyleSports, Flutter and Entain, have agreed to the changes in the code. In addition, other major operators who are not represented by the trade body have also agreed to implement these changes. These operators include bet365, Betway and the Kindred Group.\nSharon Byrne, the IBA chairperson, said the industry recognised a need to introduce new, safer gambling standards. She believed that introducing the gambling advertisement ban and the restriction on using credit cards would be “significant steps” towards raising these standards.\n“The IBA has long called for the establishment of a regulator in Ireland, and we welcome the government’s commitment to legislating for that in the coming period.\n“This code is not the answer to problem gambling, and we believe there is more that can be done within the forum provided by a regulator.\n“However, we believe that these measures continue the journey the industry has been on in recent years to ensure standards are increased for all,” she added.\nWilliam Hill, however, will not be one of the operators who will be implementing either the advertisement or credit card ban. The bookmaker has instead stated that it would wait until concrete legislation was introduced before making any changes.\nThe operator has just an online presence in the country and has not joined IBA due to the trade body representing the retail sector. However, industry insiders believe the operator would join the collective if the scope of membership were widened.\nAlthough the code is not legally binding as previously stated, IBA has stated that it hopes that gambling companies will go above and beyond the recommendations in its Code of Practice.\nIreland is in a similar situation to the United Kingdom with reform of current regulations promised by politicians. Reform of historic gambling laws has been high on agendas, but change has been delayed due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6018847227096558}
+{"content": "The first steps on the Arc of Transcendence, Choice and Presence, do not necessarily move us from our typical, rote reactions. Unless, we bring Awareness into the picture, we can continue to choose mindlessly, and we can show up with a presence, which by default, is not helpful. Awareness forces us to assess the manifestations we have created and the possibilities that remain. Too much of the drama surrounding teaching manifests from our reactive responses rather than our aware reflections.\nIn our teaching experiences, we must develop the capability to evaluate and terminate default behaviors that no longer serve our best interests. Otherwise, we can too easily fall into embracing the comfort of past behaviors, whether they have been effective or not.\nBased on your Awareness of the outcomes you desire for your teaching experience, are your actions relative to these desired outcomes reactive or reflective in nature? Would your students asses you as being more reactive or reflective relative to your teaching actions? How can you help your students become more reflective rather than reactive in regards to their learning?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6049323678016663}
+{"content": "Abstract\nObjectives:\nExamine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and loneliness in the general population. More specifically, the study focused on prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms, the extent to which individuals with existing symptoms recovered or not, the prevalence of subtypes of loneliness, and the extent to which loneliness before and during this pandemic was associated with anxiety and depression symptoms.\nMethods:\nData was extracted from the longitudinal LISS panel, based on a probability sample of the Dutch population, with assessments on loneliness in October 2019 (T1) and June 2020 (T4), and anxiety and depression symptoms in November 2019 (T2), March 2020 (T3) and June 2020 (T4; Ntotal = 4,084). Loneliness was examined with the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale and anxiety and depression symptoms with the Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5).\nResults:\nRepeated measures multivariate logistic regression analyses (RMMLRA) showed a statistical significant lower prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms after the outbreak (T4 = 15.3%) than before (T2 = 16.8%) and during the COVID-19 outbreak (T3 = 17.2%). According to the Reliable Change Index, the distribution of recovery categories (remission, improvement, unchanged and worsening symptoms) after the outbreak did not differ significantly from the distribution of these categories before the outbreak. RMMLRA revealed that the prevalence of emotional loneliness increased significantly after the outbreak (T1 = 18.4%, T4 = 24.8%). Among individuals who were not lonely before and after the outbreak the prevalence of symptoms decreased significantly (T2 = 7.0%, T4 = 4.4%) and, likewise, among those who were not lonely anymore after the outbreak (T2 = 21.5%, T4 = 14.5%). However, the prevalence of symptoms increased significantly among those who became lonely during the pandemic (T2 = 17.9%, T4 = 26.3%).\nConclusions:\nFindings suggest that this pandemic did not negatively affect the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms nor the normal recovery of symptoms among the general population during the first four months, but that emotional loneliness increased.\nKeywords Adolescent Adult Aged Anxiety/epidemiology COVID-19/epidemiology Communicable Disease Control Depression/epidemiology Female Humans Loneliness Longitudinal Studies Male Middle Aged Netherlands/epidemiology Physical Distancing Prospective Studies Surveys and Questionnaires", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7416427135467529}
+{"content": "The Freedom to Operate (FTO) search focuses on the market and on the potential to commercialize the patent. The FTO is usually more time intensive than other searches because the focus is not on prior art but on the exact claims of existing patents, and the process involves scrutinizing all claims related to the patent. In case of there being any potential infringement, the client may choose to go for alternative options such as revision of the invention or licensing. A Non-Infringement search is similar to the FTO search, but focuses on specific patents instead of a given landscape. This is more focused than the FTO search, and is usually used in cases where the inventor or patent attorney is aware of similarities within an existing patent.\n1 Answers", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8378993272781372}
+{"content": "A landmark Memphis clinical trial of neurofeedback therapy shows promising results for adolescents struggling to overcome chronic childhood trauma. In the 2019 trial, scientists measured, recorded and trained the brain waves of nearly\nAn innovative new study has unveiled a small, 3 cm area in the brain where emotions are registered. The study examined the correlation between data from two experiments measuring participant responses to the\nTake a deep breath. Hug a friend. Reach for the ceiling and stretch your limbs. Each of these simple acts bestows a sense of calm and comfort. And each works its soothing magic\nBrain scientists led by Sebastian Haesler (NERF, empowered by IMEC, KU Leuven and VIB) have identified a causal mechanism of how novel stimuli promote learning. Novelty directly activates the dopamine system, which is\nA molecular switch has the ability to turn on a substance in animals that repairs neurological damage in disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. The early research in animal", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6976205706596375}
+{"content": "Self-care is every mental health bloggers favourite word. Scroll long enough through the catacombs of the feed, and it will pop up. I get it, and in many ways, I appreciate it. Caring for oneself allows you to thrive, and it grounds all the caring you do for other people. But it can also devolve into a very egocentric practice where love is no longer present, and what's left is a feeble attempt to provide supernatural support from the place of finitude.\nThis is why the Christian faith has survived for so long - implicit within the tradition is surrender. Surrender is self-care but within the context of a divine hierarchy. This is very different to speaking affirmations that you're enough or worthy. Surrender depends on a relationship with the highest possible value and everything along that continuum working to protect you. This divine hierarchy does two incredible things: firstly, the hierarchy protects you. It is not you and you; it's you and God, and that relationship isn't one of power but of ability.\nKnowing that you are residing within the protection of God, angels, saints, and communities is unbelievably freeing. It speaks to the single most significant loss of Protestantism - confession. Confession served as a practice to surrender your sins, not to a therapist who holds on to them, but to a priest who offers them to God and then shares that emotional burden with the community. You become protected and supported by the hierarchy.\nSecondly, that hierarchy calls you to heaven. We conceptualise heaven as a place we go once we die, but that's wrong. Jesus repeatedly stated that He came to bring God's will, love, and peace to the earth. What happens when we die is irrelevant to the life of faith, as the life of faith is centred on the here and now, where surrender is self-care.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9041196703910828}
+{"content": "GW501516 (also known as GW-501,516, GW1516, GSK-516 and Endurobol)is a PPAR receptor. It activates the same pathways activated through exercise, including PPAR and AMP-activated protein kinase. It had been investigated as a potential treatment for obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease. GW501516 has a synergistic effect when combined with AICAR: the combination has been shown to significantly increase exercise endurance in animal studies more than either compound alone.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9151162505149841}
+{"content": "Crypto’s rapid growth is showing no signs of slowing. As traditional assets fall flat in terms of yield, institutional and retail investors are moving towards crypto, with the market value rising above USD 2 trillion in mid-August.\nOn the back of the skyrocketing investor interest, Matrixport’s Head of Sales and Business Development, Cynthia Wu recently participated in a webinar alongside Leon Marshall, Head of Institutional Sales at Genesis, Jason Urban, Co-Head at Galaxy Digital Trading, and Bill Barhydt, Founder & CEO at Abra. Entitled “Yield Generation: North America vs. Asia”, the discussion explored yield generation opportunities in crypto, with a focus on the potential of DeFi. Here is a recap of some key takeaways.\nExtracting Yield from the Crypto Market\nWhile there are various ways to generate returns such as options strategies, the golden opportunity lies in the lending market for crypto.\nFirst emerging in 2019, the lending market typically provides prime services such as collateralized loan, credit loan, or margin lending. As more investors and institutions seek liquidity to trade, the loans segment began to gradually develop a mature, bank-like structure.\nNowadays, institutions provide liquidity to each other, and with the forward curve, there is constant lending and borrowing in the market that generates incredible yield in the process. This summer, Matrixport alone has seen significant altcoin borrowing requests from institutional players being channeled to DeFi, illustrating the lending market’s potential to drive yield and keep the market active even during bearish periods.\nPermissionless Arena to Transfer Risks\nYet, it is important to understand that the yield generation activities in crypto, such as investing into a protocol, borrowing and selling, entails transferring and managing risks. With Crypto’s innate characteristics of being a permissionless arena, the yield generation process presents incredible opportunities but also potential pitfalls, both becoming larger by the day through increased investor demand.\nFor instance, investing in DeFi comes with different types of risks, including protocol risks such as bugs, hacks, and frauds; speculative risks of making the right bet on the underlying assets; and counterparty risks around guarantees of your loans being repaid. Therefore, the need to develop sophisticated and elaborate methods to generate yield in a complex DeFi landscape has never been more critical.\nThat is why professional asset management services in the field are devising ways to mitigate the risks that frequently arise from interacting with DeFi protocols. Matrixport’s Centralised-DeFi offering does just that by pre-assessing potential vulnerabilities in the smart contracts or other aspects of a DeFi project before ever deploying investments on behalf of investors. Ultimately, the expertise of such asset management services function as a safety net for investor protection, an essential step to build confidence around DeFi and crypto for the would-be investors.\nThe Moment of Adoption by Old Money\nThe sophistication of yield generation business in crypto raises the final question: “When would be the point where old money, i.e. deposit heavy institutions like credit unions or traditional banks, use their cash and earn yield from crypto?”\nWith the yield that is offered from the likes of a money market fund, it is undeniable that there will be a phase where everyone will want to hold appreciating crypto assets and borrow in the depreciating assets, such as dollars and euros.\nHowever, the banks do not perceive the issue in a similar way until there is regulatory clarity. While the space has been significantly de-risked from five to seven years ago, there are still no clear lines on how crypto markets will be regulated, making it difficult for large traditional institutions to responsibly allocate assets without jeopardising their position.\nThe risk of an overhang of regulatory action may be the final big boss for our industry to reach its peak. The ongoing efforts that industry players are making to mature and professionalize the field and de-risk it through innovation will play a huge role in streamlining the endeavor for regulatory clarity, thereby enabling those on the margins with big money to find their way to crypto.\nDisclaimer: This is a paid post and should not be treated as news/advice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7519830465316772}
+{"content": "The cryptocurrency market has continued its excellent start to the fourth quarter of the year, with the total market cap now closing in on $2.3 trillion\nThe cryptocurrency market has been performing well since the start of the month, with the prices of most coins up by double-digit percentages in the past week. Bitcoin has remained one of the top performers in the market, and yesterday, it hit another milestone.\nThe leading cryptocurrency’s total market cap hit the $1 trillion mark for the first time in months. Bitcoin’s total market cap touched the $1 trillion level after the cryptocurrency’s price rallied by more than 5% within an hour yesterday.\nThe rally allowed Bitcoin to establish strong support at $50,000 and rally past the $53,000 mark within an hour.\nAt the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading above the $54,000 level and could likely surpass the $55,000 resistance point in the coming hours. The last time Bitcoin’s total market cap was above $1 trillion, its market dominance level was over 50%.\nHowever, Bitcoin’s market dominance level has decreased over the past few months. With Ethereum, Solana, Cardano and other leading cryptocurrencies all experiencing massive growth in recent months, Bitcoin’s market dominance level now stands at 44.9%.\nEther continues to grow, and its dominance level is above 18%. Despite the recent rally, Bitcoin’s price is still 15.5% down from its all-time high of $64,804 achieved on 14 April 2021. However, the rally has given the broader cryptocurrency market hope that Bitcoin could reach six digits before the end of the year.\nSome market experts and enthusiasts are optimistic that Bitcoin could cross the $100,000 mark before the end of the year. For that to happen, BTC would have to nearly double its value from its current trading price.\nRegardless of whether it happens before the end of the year or not, the market has received a boost from the current rally, and Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could record further gains over the coming weeks and months.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5688022375106812}
+{"content": "By definition, car detailing is the act of giving your vehicle a posh and brand-new look. Contrary to a regular car wash, car detailing is more thorough, accurate, and labour-intensive. It enhances your car’s lifespan, and efficiency as old and worn-out parts are replaced. Simply put, your car is completely reconditioned, to produce a show-quality, polished and clean vehicle.\nA simple wash is good. However, getting this service will ensure that all the cracks, dents, and imperfections are removed. It is also worth noting that some companies bring their services to you. Therefore, be sure to talk to your dealer regarding this.\nThe service is often done by hand and includes both interior and exterior detailing as well. However, before you take your car for the service, there are some crucial things you need to understand. Therefore, read on and familiarize yourself with them.\nHow Does a Car Wash Differ From the Car Detailing?\nQuite often, we tend to overlook the significance of primary car care. For instance, washing your car is very crucial. However, refurbishing it and ensuring that you cater to every technical problem is equally important.\nBoth processes not only enhance your motor vehicle’s appearance but reduce the risk of rust and other mechanical issues as well. As established, car detailing is more in-depth and focuses on reconditioning your car. For instance, your dealer will remove all chipped paint or scratches. After which, they will also fix the interior.\nCar detailing is more expensive and takes longer compared to hand washing the vehicle which takes 30-40 minutes. Do note that washing the car only addresses the vehicle’s cleanliness at a superficial level. Also, car detailing raises your car’s retail value and keeps your engine running smoothly and efficiently.\nInterior detailing emphasizes fixing the windows, rims, and wheels- we shall further discuss this later on. However, it is worth noting that the final step to reconditioning your car’s exterior is giving your car a glossy shine. As a result, the motor vehicle adopts a new look.\nAlso, your dealer will steam-clean or vacuum the vehicle’s cabin. They should also offer leather-based services such as moisturizing dry areas and leather trimming.\nExterior Car Cleaning\nNow that you are familiar with the service, we shall now explain the cleaning process; starting with the exterior.\nMost detailers use abrasive compounds and polishing buffs to remove small layers of clear coats. If done by a professional and competent dealer, the chemical substances should remove all scratches, coupled with the paint.\nUsually, the cleaning and drying process is done by hand. Your contractor will use specialized products to wipe down the car’s body. Then, a clay bar is used to extract all containers, residue, or overspray. This should give your automobile a smooth, clean, and captivating surface. Also, it will help enhance the effectiveness of wax and polish.\nFinally, a sealant coat is applied to give the car a shiny look. However, wax can be used in place of it. Other exterior services include engine detailing, repairing, headline polishing, and bumper repair.\nInterior Car Cleaning\nInterior cleaning emphasizes the inner parts of the vehicle. Your dealer will vacuum the car to remove any debris or dirt. After which, they will shampoo the vehicles’ mat to extract all stains and deep-clean.\nConditioning removes all dirt from the leather. Be sure to ask your dealer how they intend to dress and clean the plastic and vinyl surfaces. If the stains fail to come off, consider stain cleaning. Alternatively, your dealer might recommend scrubbing and brushing the stains off the carpets and mats.\nKey Features for Mobile Car Detailing\nBelow are some crucial aspects concerning service:\nBased on recent studies, most accidents are a result of tainted or dirty windshields and windows. The sun’s rays or glare temper the driver’s visibility, and thus, result in catastrophic incidents.\nConsole Dashboard and Headliner Detailing\nThe console, dashboard, and headliner are fond of hosting numerous bacteria and diseases causing germs if not cleaned well. Fortunately, your detailer will ensure that they carefully sanitize these areas, to eliminate all contaminants.\nHaving trouble removing tar and bugs from your car? Try taking it to the car wash. However, if that fails as well, get in touch with your local detailer. They will come equipped with specialized products which will break down the contaminants.\nIf you want your headlights to adopt a new-like appearance, detailing them is your best bet. However, it is worth noting that this process requires an experienced detailer since it is a complex process.\nAdditionally, it requires knowledge regarding different grits of sandpaper, sealant, paste wax, and polishing compound. Also, the detailer will have to remove the initial painting to add a new, thick coat.\nCategories on mobile car detailing\nIf you have several trucks -or perhaps vehicles- that require regular cleaning, getting in touch with a detailing agency is your best bet. Do note that you will double the benefits if you are working with a contractor who uses steam for detailing. This is based on the fact that steam requires little water. Therefore, the process will prevent you from spending an arm and a leg to pay for water usage and loss.\nRVs are huge, making them challenging when detailing. They can be time-consuming and can take up to a day or two to fully complete the process, and consume a lot of fuel when taking the vehicle to the detailer.\nHowever, you can cut on the fuel cost by working with an agency that sends you detailers to your place. They will come equipped with all the relevant tools to plaster deliver nothing short of quality within a short time.\nThings to consider\nNow that you have familiarized yourself with detailing, do note that you must get in touch with a trained and competent contractor who will help you with the installation process. Therefore, don’t compromise, only deal with professionals.\nAlso, avoid doing the installation as a DIY project. It is worth noting that dealing with a competent contractor brings knowledge of industry standards, peace of mind, and management experience. They will advise you on the best tools to use, plus they will plaster a smile on your face due to a job well done.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9778380393981934}
+{"content": "According to a study in the European Respiratory Journal, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) cause increases in sputum bacterial load in COPD patients with lower eosinophil levels.\nBy using a randomized controlled interventional study they sought to investigate the direct impact of ICS on sputum bacterial load over a 12-month period and importantly to stratify responses by patient eosinophils levels in both blood and sputum.\nThe importance of using bacterial load as a key index of microbiological status has long been debated, but its choice is supported by previous observations that higher bacterial loads have been associated with greater levels of neutrophilic airway inflammation and lung function decline.\nThere were 30 patients in each of the treatment (ICS/long-acting ?2 agonists (LABA)) and control (LABA) arms. Both groups had comparable airway bacterial loads at baseline, but after 1?year of treatment the ICS group had manifest a significant rise in load not seen in the LABA arm.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9538015127182007}
+{"content": "Today's working from home (WFH) reality has driven a surge of activity for online furniture retailer Temple & Webster (ASX: TPW), as well as bricks-and-mortar icons such as Bunnings Warehouse and Officeworks.\nTPW shares surged 16 per cent this morning to $3.98 each after the company reported year-to-date revenue (1 January to 24 April) was up a whopping 74 per cent.\nThe e-commerce group has played a role in helping people set up their homes as multi-purpose spaces, including spaces for work and exercise.\n\"Being an online-only business, we can scale quickly and are responding to the increased demand by expanding our customer service team,\" says Temple & Webster CEO and co-founder Mark Coulter.\n\"The team has done an amazing job in meeting the needs of our customers during this period, while maintaining our high levels of customer satisfaction, all while working from home.\n\"While the current global situation makes it hard to predict what will happen in the short term, we remain bullish about the longer-term shift from offline to online driven by changing customer preferences and demographics.\"\nTPW emphasises it is profitable and cash flow positive, with a capital light business model and a debt-free balance sheet with a current cash level of $20 million.\nHome upgrades were also a key driver for growth for certain subsidiaries of Wesfarmers (ASX: WES), which provided an encouraging market update today for Bunnings and Officeworks.\nThe two traditionally offline retail chains have enhanced their digital offerings while responding to the substantial increase in online sales. This includes implementation of Drive & Collect to enable contactless carpark collection.\nSome Bunnings stores in New Zealand remain closed in line with the country's stricter measures against Covid-19, but in Australia the business along with Officeworks has experienced significant demand growth.\nThis has been sparked by customers and their families spending more time working, learning and relaxing at home.\nHowever, given the disruption to usual customer shopping patterns and potential future changes to government measures, Wesfarmers has expressed uncertainty about whether these higher levels of sales growth will continue for the rest of FY20.\nUnlike Temple & Webster, WES shares only rose 1.36 per cent this morning to $38.13, which may have to do with a more sobering reality at the company's Kmart and Target stores.\nThree Kmart locations have been turned into 'dark' stores to support a growing online business, and sales growth at both Kmart and Target was broadly in line with with the levels achieved in the first half of the financial year, supported by strong growth in online sales.\nWesfarmers also notes pleasing progress continues in its e-commerce player Catch, with very strong growth in gross transaction value in both the marketplace and in-stock offering.\nBut in recent weeks a decline in customer footfall in shopping centres and ongoing weakness in discretionary categories - particularly in apparel - have led to a moderation of in-store sales momentum at Kmart while it has declined significantly at Target.\nThe parent company believes these trends are expected to persist while social distancing and isolation measures remain in place, and while many tenants and activities within major shopping centres are not operating. This is set to lead to a material impact on sales and margins for both divisions.\nUpdated at 10:55am AEST on 28 April 2020.\nHelp us deliver quality journalism to you.\nAs a free and independent news site providing daily updates during a period of unprecedented challenges for businesses everywhere we call on your support", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9113921523094177}
+{"content": "New Zealand: Unemployment and underutilization drop in Q2\nAugust 4, 2021\nThe seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate dipped to 4.0% in Q2 2021 from 4.6% in the previous quarter, logging the lowest print in a year.\nMeanwhile, the underutilization rate—which includes both unemployment and underemployment—declined to 10.5% in Q2 2021 from 12.1% in Q1 2021, therefore signaling an increase of the labor market’s capacity. Author:Massimo Bassetti, Senior Economist", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9827743172645569}
+{"content": "Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is an analgesic used to alleviate pain and high fever. It is also used for treating headaches, muscle/joint pains, backaches, toothaches, and colds. One of the most effective remedies for reducing body temperature, it begins working in an hour.\nParacetamol is extensively available as tablets and capsules. It is also available as syrup or water-soluble tablets for those who cannot swallow tablets/capsules.\nSome renowned brand names are Disprol, Hedex, Medinol, and Panadol.\nParacetamol lowers mild to moderate fever and pain by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain that regulate body temperature. It’s also combined with other pain-relief and anti-sickness medicines. Moreover, its ingredient is part of a wide range of cold and flu remedies. It is widely used for:\nParacetamol is a common, go-to pain relief medication. However, prolonged usage or overdose of paracetamol can lead to serious liver damage. Acetaminophen (an ingredient in paracetamol) may trigger some unwanted side effects. These are:\nOther serious and rare side effects are:\nIf you notice any of these side effects, immediately seek professional consultation.\n1. Can I take paracetamol after the COVID-19 vaccine?\nYes, one can take painkillers like paracetamol, if required post the vaccination. However, it is crucial to not self-medicate and take expert opinion, especially if one is diagnosed with covid. As per NHS, in the U.K, certain painkillers that target inflammation, such as ibuprofen, may perhaps curb the immune reaction that the vaccine is trying to achieve.\n2. How does paracetamol tablet work?\nParacetamol works by blocking chemical messengers in our brain that send chemical signals to the nervous system when we experience pain. It reduces the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. It is a weak inhibitor of the synthesis of prostaglandins (PGs). The precise mechanism of how paracetamol works are unclear and lack studies.\n3. Is paracetamol an antibiotic?\nNo, paracetamol is not an antibiotic drug but Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Also referred to as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIMs). These are drugs that provide analgesic (pain-killing) and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects. Additionally, when consumed in high doses, anti-inflammatory effects. Antibiotics are antimicrobial drugs consumed for killing bacterial infections in the body.\n4. Is paracetamol safe during pregnancy?\nParacetamol for pregnancy has been routinely consumed at all stages to lower high fever and provide pain relief. There is no evidence that it has any harmful effects on an unborn baby or during breastfeeding. It is recommended to take the lowest available dose of paracetamol for a short period. However, do not exceed the recommended doses. Avoid other painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen.\n5. Is paracetamol safe?\nParacetamol is a safe medication with only a rare occurrence of side effects. It is mostly recommended for initial treatment stages. You can safely take it with other painkillers as well if your doctor prescribes it. However, do not consume it with co-codamol, co-dydramol, or Tramacet, as these medications already contain paracetamol.\n6. What does paracetamol do?\nParacetamol is a common painkiller used to relieve pain and lower high body temperature. Apart from this, as per one study, paracetamol, or acetaminophen, can be viewed as an emotional reliever as well. It may potentially reduce people's emotional pain and dull emotional responses. This would also suggest that the painkiller can lower one's ability to experience pleasures.\n7. Does paracetamol make you sleepy?\nYes. One of the most frequent side effects of paracetamol is exhaustion and fatigue, which causes one to fall asleep more frequently. The acetaminophen or the antihistamine content in the product can provide aid for sleep during nighttime specifically. Paracetamol in combination with codeine and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can enhance sleepiness or drowsiness.\n8. Is paracetamol a painkiller?\nParacetamol is a medication that is known for being a painkiller. As it used to cure fever and mild to moderate pain. When prescribed with a standard dose, paracetamol is useful in only slightly reducing the body temperature. However, it is inferior to other medications like ibuprofen in that respect, and the benefits of its use for fever are unclear.\n9. Is paracetamol safe after the COVID-19 vaccine?\nWHO warns against consuming painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to avoid experiencing the side effects. The reason being, the effect of painkillers on how well the vaccine works is unknown. If advised by a specialist, then one can take paracetamol or other painkillers after the covid jab, if you experience side effects like pain, fever, swelling, headache, and muscle pain after vaccination.\n10. How many paracetamols (650mg) can I take in a day?\nBoth adults and children can safely consume a maximum of 4 tablets in 24 hours with a 4-hour gap. Do not exceed the dosage beyond this, as prolonged use can cause severe liver damage. If your symptoms do not get better after 3 days of taking paracetamol, visit your physician. For further medical assistance and to get top-notch quality healthcare advice, consult our team of experts at Yashoda Hospitals.\nNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.\nCookie Duration Description cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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+{"content": "Regression models that estimate daily pan evaporation for inland and coastal regions of Southeastern U.S. were developed using observations of wind speed, solar radiation, minimum relative humidity, and maximum temperature. These weather elements are collected in numerous locations where measured pan evaporation records are not available, allowing an estimation of pan evaporation across large regions with higher point pattern density than is available using pan evaporation sites only. Sixteen models were developed and tested. An innovative model selection metric was developed, employing R square, Pearson's correlation coefficient, average difference between estimated and measured evaporation, root mean-squared error, and mean absolute error. Models selected included two validated for use in inland environments and one validated for use in coastal environments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8917625546455383}
+{"content": "Pallinghurst and Traxys join forces – creating a joint venture to capitalise on the strong growth in demand for responsibly sourced battery materials. The Joint Venture expects to benefit from an increased environmental awareness and commitment to decarbonisation from consumers and regulators, which has resulted in growing adoption of electric vehicles and global demand for rechargeable batteries. These trends are underpinned by strong financial support from many governments and changes in consumer preferences. Pallinghurst-Traxys also expects to benefit from an increase in installed energy storage capacities within electric grids. The Joint Venture will focus on the entire value-chain, from sourcing raw materials to managing the beneficiation and value-add process, as it supplies battery grade materials to major battery makers and their intermediate suppliers globally. Pallinghurst-Traxys is managed by a formidable senior leadership team, supported by a dedicated investment and operational team of more than 45 professionals, from offices in London, New York, Montreal and Luxembourg.\nPallinghurst-Traxys is led by Arne H. Frandsen (Director and Chief Executive), Andrew Willis (Director and Chief Financial Officer), Mark S. Kristoff (Director) and Erez Ichilov (Director and Chief Investment Officer). The executive team will draw on the experience of the Chairman, Alan K. Docter, a leading mining and trading veteran with a proven track record in strategic initiatives and value-creating investments and Dr. Lumkile Mondi with over 30 years’ experience as a Chief Economist, international scholar and business executive.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9744276404380798}
+{"content": "Many power companies in China are caught in a dilemma between pressure to meet rising needs for electricity and financial woes arising from their loss-making coal power plants. A rapid scale-up of solar power provides a stable-cost alternative for redressing this dilemma.\nDespite the pledge to attain carbon neutrality before 2060, China’s coal generation has continued to expand, up 337 TWh or 15% in the first half of 2021 from the pre-pandemic level, according to a recent report from Ember. Some may conceive this surge in coal generation as new evidence to support the argument that ‘China talks more but does less’. However, the potency of this viewpoint begins to wither away when considered alongside the recent drop in coal power investment, especially after April 2021, as the Central government sought to rein in coal-power growth.\nThis blog provides an alternative view on China’s recent surge in coal generation, arguing that this happens as rising electricity demand outpaces growth in clean power. However, with coal prices hitting record highs, this also puts China’s power companies in a dilemma between pressure to meet rising needs for electricity and growing financial difficulties caused by their loss-making coal-fired power plants. Stable-cost solar power provides an attractive solution for this dilemma.\nPressure to meet rising electricity needs pushes up coal power\nChina’s electricity demand rose by 14% in the first half of 2021, compared to the same period in 2019, when the pandemic had not yet affected the country, according to Ember’s analysis of electricity statistics published by the China Electricity Council (CEC).\nThe same period also witnessed a considerable rise in generation from ‘clean’ energy sources: 22% for nuclear, 44% for solar, and 45% for wind. This rise, though impressive, was only able to meet approximately 40% of the incremental electricity demand. This, together with a less-than-expected hydro generation, pushed up China’s coal generation, leading to higher operating hours of coal capacity (up 254 hours from the previous year) – a reverse of the declining trends in recent years.\nChina’s power companies in financial distress\nChina’s surge in coal power put many generators under growing financial pressure, as coal prices hit record highs this year. Currently, the country’s electricity prices are determined via a ‘base price + floating (up or down)’ mechanism, in which the floating range can either go 10% above or 15% below the base price. However, prices were not allowed to go above the base price in 2020, which was later extended into 2021 as a temporary measure to ensure price stability for commercial and industrial consumers. This means that generators (or energy retailers) will bear most of the costs associated with rising coal prices and cannot pass through these costs to the end-users.\nThe costs of purchasing coal for some large generating companies in China increased by 50.5% in June this year, a report by China Electricity Council has found. This cost hike put many generating companies under pressure to stay afloat. Wang Ke, a researcher at Renmin University of China, said in an interview with China Energy News that nearly 60.6% of the coal-fired power plants in China made a loss.\nIn some regions where wholesale markets for electricity trading have been established, the spot prices soared in the first half of 2021, reflecting the rising costs of coal power. However, energy retailers in the markets cannot pass through the high spot prices to the end-users due to the presence of price controls (\ni.e., no upward floating). This caused huge financial losses for these companies, and some were even on the verge of bankruptcy.\nOf the 142 energy retailers in the Guangdong electricity market, only 19 made a profit in the first half of 2021, according to a report by the market operator, Guangdong Power Exchange Center. In June this year, several energy retailers jointly sent a letter to the Guangdong government, asking to suspend market trading under growing financial pressure. Similar phenomena have also been observed in other electricity markets across the country.\nSolar power: an attractive solution for China’s coal power dilemma\nChina’s power companies are in a coal power dilemma: meeting energy needs despite financial woes. Solar power can be an attractive option for redressing this dilemma. Once it is built, solar power has specific and predictable cost profiles involving mainly operating and maintenance costs, whereas the cost profiles for coal power are often affected by volatile fuel prices.\nChina’s recent ramp-up of policy support for rooftop solar PV further vindicates the practicality of this option. National Energy Administration (NEA) – the national energy policymaker and planner – issued a document in July this year that sets up a rooftop PV mandate for selected counties: at least 20% of all residential rooftops; at least 30% of commercial and industrial buildings; more than 40% of non-government public buildings, such as schools and hospital; and over 50% of government buildings.\nThis signals a policy shift towards a more inclusive approach to electricity decarbonisation in China that goes beyond utility-scale projects to include small-scale technologies, like rooftop solar PV, which have historically received less attention. This approach could help ramp up clean power, and alongside a significant efficiency improvement, contribute to closing the gap between rising needs for electricity and the supply capacity of clean power – essential for a timely and orderly phase-out of coal power.\nBesides this policy shift, reconfiguring of the power system, encompassing all its constitutive elements (\ne.g., market mechanisms, network infrastructure, and regulatory processes), should also speed up to accommodate large outputs from variable distributed renewable sources, while maintaining supply sufficiency and reliability. The financial difficulties recently experienced by many power companies in China provide additional stimulus for these changes.\nThrough embracing cost-stable solar power, a net-zero power system could emerge more smoothly and rapidly in China.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5811737775802612}
+{"content": "People sometimes do foolish things, may it be out of curiosity or out of boredom. People get away with their antics at times, but this is not the case for David Grundman. What happened to Grundman and the Saguaro Cactus?\nIn 1982, David Grundman used his shotgun to take down a protected saguaro cactus. He was crushed and impaled to death as the cactus collapsed on him. His demise served as the inspiration for a song by the Austin Lizards. David Grundman’s Unfortunate Encounter\nIn 1982, David Grundman decided to pack his shotgun and venture two miles north of Arizona 74, just west of Lake Pleasant, into the desert. He had the fantastic idea of shooting potshots at the saguaro they discovered growing there. His foolishness kicked in, or perhaps it had something to do with the weird man-like shapes these monstrous plants can grow into.\nGrundman repeatedly shot a miniature saguaro in the trunk, knocking it to the ground. He then chose a specimen that stood 26 feet tall and was believed to be over a century old. He blasted a few holes in the enormous trunk of the old saguaro.\nHe was only a few feet from it, perhaps around 10. Before the ringing in his ears subsided, Grundman was crushed by a four-foot spiny arm cut by the blast. Grundman died after being impaled by the saguaro’s nail-like spikes and was unable to shout for help. (Source: Snopes)\nGrundman’s bizarre tragedy inspired the song\nSaguaro, written and performed by the Austin Lounge Lizards, an eighties Texan band. (Source: Academic) Why is Saguaro Protected?\nThere is no more iconic specimen in Arizona than the saguaro cactus. These are the tall, slender cacti that come to mind when you hear the name cactus. Native American mythology talks about the saguaro cactus’ origins, including humans converting into saguaros. These cacti possess a magical and unique quality that amazes people even to this day.\nThe saguaro cactus is more than a Western icon. It is the very essence of the Sonoran Desert. Additionally, the interior of a saguaro provides shelter, and desert creatures rely on this cactus for survival. (Source: Hike Phoenix)\nWhile these cacti are not endangered, they only grow in the Sonoran desert, adding to their uniqueness. Unfortunately, humans are the primary threat to saguaros, from real estate to vandalism. As a result, laws have been enacted to safeguard these beloved saguaros.\nThe Native Plant Protection Act protects saguaros. If someone is caught cutting down a saguaro, they face a felony criminal damage charge, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison. Any other form of vandalism, theft, or attempt to transplant the cactus may result in costly costs and possible jail time.\nLandowners have the right to destroy or remove plants growing on their property, but they must notify the Department twenty to sixty days before destroying any protected native plants. Additionally, the landowner has the right to sell or give away any plant growing on their property. However, protected native plants may not be legally owned, collected, or transferred from where they grew without permission from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. (Source: Jose Knows Trees)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9099494814872742}
+{"content": "Are you deciding on which tires to buy? All-Season, all-weather or winter? So what is the difference between the these tires? Their names sound as though they could be one and the same thing. They aren’t. Let’s take a closer look.\nAll-Season Tires:\nAll-season tires are great for those locations that experience mild winters without persistent icy conditions. If your area experiences light, occasional snow and wet roads, then all-season tires are best for you. These tires also last a bit longer (with comparable driving) than all-weather tires during summertime use.\nAll-Weather Tires\nAll-Weather tires were made specifically to reduce the need of having to switch to snow tires for the winter months. All-season tires lack winter/snow testing which is reflected by the mountain/snowflake logo found on all-weather tires. All-weather tires are very efficient on moderately snowy and slush-layered roads. These tires are a bit more noisy than all-season tires due to the more aggressive tread. These tires are great for over-all road handling.\nWinter Tires\nIn some regions, there is just no avoiding the ‘ol tire swap during the winter. If your region typically has consistent snow and ice during the winter months and the temperatures remain below zero F for days or weeks at a time, winter tires are your best choice. Under such conditions, all-weather tires would not make the grade with regard to road handling and stopping capabilities.\nIf you have any further questions about what tires may be best for your regional weather driving needs, contact the tire professionals at Southside Auto Repair. We are happy to help you choose the right tires for your driving style and keep you safely on the road.\nHappy Travels!\n(719) 561 1392", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6399859189987183}
+{"content": "Tag: Food Safety, Water & Sanitation Addressing Mycotoxin Exposure across Village Food Systems in Rural India\nTCI-TARINA Policy Brief No. 10, October 2017\n2020-21 Annual Report: Clean Water Is Key to Nutrition\nProviding people with access to affordable, nutritious food is only one step in improving nutrition outcomes. In countries like India, where the majority of people lack access to piped water in the home, waterborne diseases often interfere with people’s ability to absorb nutrients from the food they eat.\nTCI Publishes 2020-21 Annual Report\nThe Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) has published its 2020-21 Annual Report. The report offers an in-depth look at the full range of TCI’s research and other activities, such as its signature project, Technical Assistance and Research for…\nFarmer Research Networks Enable More Effective Local Solutions\nResearchers across the world devise innovative solutions to issues faced by farmers in developing countries, but the effectiveness of those solutions depends on how well they align with the specific needs of the local communities where they are implemented. In…\nTargeted Approach to Mycotoxin Mitigation Is Needed in Indian Food Systems\nA new study from the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) reveals a significant risk of mycotoxin exposure from staple food commodities in Unnao, India, that warrants targeted food safety interventions to avoid adverse health outcomes. Mycotoxins are naturally…\nManaging Mycotoxins: Reducing the Nutritional and Socioeconomic Burdens of Unsafe Food\nThis piece from the TCI 2019-20 Annual Report explores TCI scholar Anthony Wenndt’s research on managing and mitigating fungal toxins in grain stores. Download the full annual report to read more. Exposure to fungal toxins, or mycotoxins, in the diet…\nParticipatory Research: Re-Envisioning the Role of the Farmer in Local Food Safety Innovation\n“What happened to it?” I asked one woman after she reported that the hermetic (air-tight) grain sack we had given her wasn’t being used in her storage facility. She grinned sheepishly. A giggling daughter guided us through the courtyard and…\nPandemics and Food Systems – Towards a Proactive Food Safety Approach to Disease Prevention & Management\nIn this blog post, which originally appeared as an op-ed piece in Food Security, TCI alumna Anaka Aiyar and director Prabhu Pingali advocate for investments in food safety as part of the response to COVID-19. Abstract Recent large-scale pandemics such…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6266734004020691}
+{"content": "Despite the numerous innovations in dental technology, millions of individuals worldwide are still struggling with dental ailments. Tooth loss is among the most common problems, especially among the aging population.\nUnlike in the old days when you had to wear dentures for missing teeth, now there are better ways to deal with tooth loss. Dental implants offer the best solutions to missing teeth. With dental implants, there are posts surgically attached to the jawbone of the missing tooth or teeth.\nThis gives a strong, stable, and long-term solution to missing teeth. In fact, it offers the most natural restoration in terms of functionality and appearance. If you’re considering All-on-4 Dental Implants, your first step is getting a consultation from a reputable dentist. Call our dentist at Great Neck Dental Associates to schedule a consultation today.\nThe dentist will review your oral condition during the exam, including your gums and jawbone to determine whether you’re qualified for this treatment. If you’re not a good candidate for this particular restorative treatment, they will guide you to other options.\nBenefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants\nIf your dentist has scheduled you for the implant procedure, you might be curious how you’ll benefit from the treatment. This section highlights some of the major benefits you’ll see from the treatment.\nQuick Solution – Within a single appointment, you can replace multiple missing teeth. You won’t have to wait to replace one tooth at a time. This ensures immediate results with enhanced chewing ability, appearance, tooth stability, and overall oral comfort. Improved Appearance – If you’ve lost a lot of teeth, one effect you’ll have to deal with is facial sagging. Due to lack of stimulation to the underlying jawbone of the missing teeth, the jawbone tends to deteriorate and weaken. This causes further damage to the facial structure around the missing teeth, causing facial wrinkles and making you look older. All-on-4 dental implants can prevent facial sagging or lift your face, improving your facial appearance. Improved Bite Function – With All-on-4 implants, you can get back to enjoying your favorite foods again. Once the implants heal, they behave and function like your natural teeth, allowing you to chew properly. Unlike dentures, implants are stable and won’t slip or move when chewing. Improved Speech – If you’re missing multiple teeth, your speech can be impaired. By replacing the missing teeth, the empty gaps will be closed, allowing you to speak normally and with confidence. Promotes Your Oral Health – There are many dangers of living with empty sockets in your mouth. Besides leading to jawbone loss, it can make it difficult to practice good oral hygiene. This can encourage bacteria growth, leading to gum disease and other health-related conditions such as heart attack, diabetes, and stroke. Dental implants can restore your oral structure to its natural state, reducing the chances of developing dental problems. Permanent and Long-lasting Solution – One of the key benefits of All-on-4 implants is that they provide permanent and long-lasting results. Once the implants bond with the underlying jawbone, they function like natural teeth. If well cared for, these implants can last for 20 or more years. Reduced Healing Time – Besides saving you time and money, All-on-4 dental implants significantly reduce the healing time and the stress of dealing with surgical side effects of multiple procedures.\nHow to Maintain Your Dental Implants & All-On-4s\nOnce dental implants heal, caring for them is easy and straightforward. Because they function like your natural teeth, you’ll only need to continue with your daily dental routine. These include:\nBrush your teeth, tongue, and gums at least twice a day Eat healthier and hydrate well Schedule frequent dental exams and cleanings Avoid consuming sugary foods and beverages Wear a mouth guard during physical activities such have as sports Wear a nightguard if you have bruxism Avoid chewing hard and sticky foods Avoid consuming staining foods and drinks Avoid smoking and tobacco products Use fluoride-based toothpaste and mouthwash\nHow Long Does All-on-4 Dental Implants Last?\nDental implants are made to last. If well cared for, these implants can last for as long as 20 years or longer.\nSchedule An Appointment Today\nAre you ready to reconstruct your smile and enjoy a lifetime solution to your missing teeth? All-on-4 dental implants are a worthwhile investment worth considering. For All-on-4 dental implant services, contact Great Neck Dental Associates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7696352005004883}
+{"content": "The maritime industry has been damaged both directly and indirectly by the outbreak of COVID-19, which is at the forefront of trade and relies on travel and human interaction. The operations of shipping businesses and related industries, such as terminals and ports, have been affected due to staff being instructed not to travel or report to work. Lower demand for goods and raw materials and the resulting necessity for shipment have lowered freight rates. Several shipping businesses have begun to issue warning statements regarding diminished earnings visibility and dismal future earnings results.\nThe following are some of the issues that the maritime and shipping industries faced during COVID-19.\nPort Closures\nThe shutdown of ports during the quarantine period was a huge obstacle, as it prevented the virus from spreading further among the workers. In addition, some governments have implemented transit bans on vessels bound for COVID-19 countries of concern.\nThe vessels mentioned above were compelled to be on the water and not travel to their target ports due to the ban. As a result, some nations chose to ban or restrict the vessels’ entry, resulting in massive disarray among various shipping corporations worldwide. The stifling of specific operations has a significant financial impact on the impacted shipping companies.\nAs a result of the halting/delay in cargo shipping during quarantine, port capacity has been reduced, and storage facilities have become overcrowded.\nLess Demand for Cargos\nEvery country’s competent health authorities are avoiding the possibility of COVID-19 spreading, which has resulted in a drop in product and goods import and export between countries. All such items that could previously be transported easily by ship or other marine vehicles must now adhere to a set of rules and procedures, which has reduced demand for such cargo.\nBankruptcy\nMany small marine and shipping enterprises have gone bankrupt due to lower demand and an inability to manage the company’s finances during this period of lower cargo and shipping demand. This has had a significant impact on small enterprises and has resulted in the closure of several companies in the industry.\nEffect on Chinese Shipping Industry Effect on Chinese Shipping Industry\nCongestion at other major Chinese ports is worsening due to the partial closure of the world’s third-busiest cargo port. Container exports from Chinese ports have been seriously affected due to the shutdown of operations in China’s ports, which were short-staffed and unable to receive and forward containers inland. In terms of port operations and staffing, the port of Hong Kong was less disturbed at the time, and volumes increased.\nLast month, authorities in Guangdong, China’s southernmost province and home to some of the world’s busiest container ports, grounded flights, shut downtowns, and halted trade along its coastline in an attempt to manage a sudden rise in Covid-19 cases.\nBacklog of Ships in China:\nHowever, the damage has already been done. Every day, 36,000 20-foot containers are filled in Yantian, a port about 50 miles north of Hong Kong. After diseases were discovered among dock employees, it was shut down for over a week late last month. While the port has reopened, it is still functioning at a fraction of its capacity, resulting in a massive backlog of containers and ships waiting to dock.\nYantian’s backlog has spread to Guangdong’s other container ports, including Shekou, Chiwan, and Nansha. They were all at Shenzhen or Guangzhou, the fourth and fifth largest comprehensive container ports, respectively. The global shipping industry is facing a tremendous challenge as a result of the domino effect.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7408713102340698}
+{"content": "Engaging in the act of teaching often requires us to engage with a sense of vulnerability – both our own and that of our students. Learning is inherently a vulnerable act. When we are learning, we are in a position of unknowing and uncertainty. As teachers, we often sense this vulnerability in our students, but we may overlook it in ourselves.\nThis sense of our own vulnerability while teaching can be one of the more challenging aspects of our jobs. This vulnerability can emerge due to such things as constantly feeling like we have to be “on”, our own inner critic and sense of failure, or the idea that we are under unremitting evaluation from ourselves, administrators, and students. This sense of vulnerability may never go away completely, but we can bring an awareness to our teaching that lessens our sense of risk.\nWhich aspects of teaching make you feel most vulnerable? What are some places of vulnerability that teachers experience that you wish those who did not teach would understand? How does your sense of vulnerability affect what you do in the classroom? What is one way your students ask you to engage with their sense of vulnerability?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9966886043548584}
+{"content": "June, July and August 2019 saw extensive heat waves across Europe, with air temperatures reaching above 40°C in many countries. In response, record breaking ice melt was observed in Greenland and wildfires in Siberia, Alaska, Arctic Canada and Greenland occurred. A particularly dry and warm summer was responsible for hemisphere-wide changes to the cryosphere. In this week’s post, we will review so ...[Read More]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9665977954864502}
+{"content": "Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration are extremely popular methods for resolving a divorce. These methods can offer many benefits. They are often less expensive than going to trial, they encourage cooperation, they may be faster than a litigated case, and they offer a higher degree of privacy than filing your case in state court. However, this approach is not for everyone. There are many drawbacks involved with ADR and these can be of great concern, particularly for multifaceted divorces.\n1. No Access to a Judge\nIf your case is handled by a mediator, arbitrator, or collaborative lawyers, the case is handled completely outside of court without any judicial oversight. In fact, in most situations, your case is not even filed in court until a settlement is ready.\nStaying out of court is often touted as a benefit of ADR. However, this also means that there is no immediate recourse if an emergency situation develops (such as one spouse refusing to allow the other contact with a child or one spouse withdrawing marital funds). To obtain a court order, the case must be initiated from the beginning which is time-consuming. In a high-conflict case, you need a judge familiar with the case who can make immediate decisions and issue emergency orders.\n2. Lack of Legal Advice\nIn mediated cases, the parties meet with the mediator together, without any attorneys. They negotiate on their own and make decisions about how to resolve the case independently. In a multifaceted divorce, it is nearly impossible for a layperson to create a settlement that addresses the many assets and issues and achieves a fair result.\n3. Lack of Disclosure\nWhen a case is filed in court, the parties are legally required to make a complete financial disclosure and share all of their financial and economic information with the opposite side. Failure to provide this information can result in contempt of court. When a divorce goes through ADR, there is no legal requirement for disclosure and no compliance mechanism. That only comes into play once the case is actually filed, which is usually not until a settlement is reached. This means that you may be making decisions based on information that is incomplete or untrue.\nThe only way to ensure you have complete and accurate disclosure is through a standard litigated divorce. Additionally, even if you do use an attorney in an ADR case, that attorney has no power to subpoena anyone or any information. There is no mechanism for ensuring you are getting correct financial information.\n4. Lack of Required Milestones\nOnce a divorce case is filed, a clock starts ticking and certain things must be filed by certain dates. The case is forced to move along on a timeline set by the court. In ADR, there are no required milestones. A case could languish in ADR with no movement or progress for months. The only way to force progress in that situation is to actually move forward and file the divorce in court. A litigated divorce moves forward at a pre-determined pace with specific requirements that must be met by defined dates.\n5. No Appeals During the Process\nSince ADR cases have not yet entered the judicial system, there is no way to appeal a decision made by an arbitrator or mediator. If a case is being handled through the court system, every temporary order or interim decision by the judge could be appealed if it was made incorrectly, giving the parties a path to correcting it. ADR exists outside of the legal system and the arbitrator or mediator involved in the case generally is not subject to appeal.\n6. No Formal Rules\nA lack of formality and rigid requirements is often mentioned as a benefit of ADR. However, in a complex divorce, those rules are necessary to ensure the parties comply with agreements, provide all the information they must provide, and meet the responsibilities they agree to. For example, if temporary spousal support is agreed to in a collaborative law meeting, the spouse who is supposed to pay it can simply ignore this agreement with no penalty. If temporary spousal support is ordered in a litigated case, it is a formal court order that can be enforced.\n7. Lack of Skills\nWhatever your career or industry, you’re likely not a divorce litigator. Handling your divorce through ADR requires you to manage your own case, make important decisions on your own, and negotiate with little or no input from a skilled litigating attorney who can foresee what kind of outcome would be available to you in court.\nWhile it is true that arbitration and collaborative law take place in the presence of an attorney, the skillset of that attorney is not usually that of a litigator. You cannot obtain the same robust representation through ADR that you can with a trial attorney.\n8. High Conflict Couples Mean High Conflict Cases\nIf your relationship is volatile and high conflict, it is very unlikely you will be able to resolve it through ADR. ADR is based on principles of negotiation, outcomes for the common good, and cooperation. If you and your spouse are at a point where civility, let alone combined efforts are impossible, ADR is a waste of your time and money. You would be better served by immediately hiring an experienced litigator who can quickly and efficiently move your case to a trial.\n9. Domestic Violence is a Deal Breaker\nIf there has been domestic violence in your relationship, it creates a power imbalance. The abused spouse does not have equal footing and cannot effectively negotiate the divorce. Additionally, even if you as a couple decide you want to pursue ADR, the court may disallow your settlement for the reasons stated above.\n10. Wasted Time and Money\nIf your case is not appropriate for ADR, you will waste time and money on the process only to wind up with a traditional litigated divorce. Instead of spending time unsuccessfully trying ADR, it is better to immediately begin the litigation process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5613424777984619}
+{"content": "The geometallurgical models that predicting the throughput/comminution performance of the a processing plant often rely on rock hardness models, which are based on very sparse information, and are not typically are not designed to interact with mine production scheduling, and while ignoringignore the non-additive nature of hardness. This article presents a novel approach to integrate a geometallurgical throughput prediction model for the ball mill into short-term stochastic production scheduling in industrial mining complexes. The utilized datasets for this prediction model include penetration rates from blast-hole drilling, truck cycle data and measured throughput rates of the operating ball mill, offering an easily accessible and cost-effective method compared to other geometallurgical programs. Firstly, the comminution behavior of the mineral reserve is geostatistically simulated by building additive hardness proportions using blast-hole penetration rates. Then, a material tracking approach considers all material movements in the mining complex to inform the throughput prediction model about rock properties of blended materials sent to the ball mill. Subsequently, a multiple regression model is constructed, which predicts throughput rates as a function of blended rock properties. Finally, the prediction model is integrated into a stochastic integer programming model for short-term production scheduling in mining complexes. A case study at the Tropicana Gold Mining Complex in Western Australia shows that ball mill throughput can be predicted with an error of less than 30 t/h (RMSE) and a correlation coefficient between predicted and observed values of up to 0.8. By integrating the prediction model and newly proposed stochastic components into the optimization, the resulting production schedule can achieve weekly planned production reliably because scheduled materials can now be matched with the predicted performance of the ball mill. Comparisons to optimization using conventional mill tonnage constraints reveal that expected production shortfalls of up to 7% per period can be mitigated this way.\nParu en\njuillet 2021 , 24 pages", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5786131620407104}
+{"content": "Sospeter has learned vital communication and mobility skills after Sense International ensured that he and his family could access specialist support.\nIn Kenya, children with deafblindness and other complex disabilities rarely receive the support they need. They often struggle to form connections with others or develop vital skills, leading to isolation and a lack of independence. Sospeter was born deaf with complex medical needs. The diagnosis left his parents desperate for answers, feeling alone, with no-one to support them.\n‘We were heartbroken after learning that our baby was deaf and could not develop at the pace of other children,’ explains Tabby, Sospeter’s mother. ‘You are so desperate for answers, yet nobody has them, and it feels like the majority of people do not care.’\nSospeter was identified as part of Sense International Kenya’s early intervention programme. After the screening process highlighted that he had a hearing impairment and additional needs, he was referred for specialist support. Since this time, he has received regular sessions with a specially trained therapist to develop communication, mobility and other vital skills.\n‘Meeting the team at Sense International Kenya was the turning point for the family,’ Tabby says. ‘They gave us a new hope and purpose for our baby.’\nThe therapy sessions have enabled Sospeter to communicate with his mother, feed himself and walk independently. He has also been fitted with hearing aids. His therapists and doctors are extremely pleased with his progress. They say that his hearing has improved, and he often tries to imitate the sounds that he can hear.\nSospeter’s therapist, Elly, says: ‘It is such a satisfaction watching a child improve and seeing their parents smile once more.’\nNow that he is six, Sospeter will start receiving support to access education through Sense International’s inclusive education programme. Initially home-based, this will focus on 1:1 learning within a familiar environment, before he progresses on to a school-based setting.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7044659852981567}
+{"content": "On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint Descripció *A GUARDIAN 'BOOKS OF 2021' PICK* 'One of the most electrifying writers at work in America today, among the sharpest and most supple thinkers of her generation' - Olivia Laing\nSo often deployed as a jingoistic, even menacing rallying cry, or limited by a focus on passing moments of liberation, the rhetoric of freedom both rouses and repels. Does it remain key to our autonomy, justice, and well-being, or is freedom's long star turn coming to a close? Does a continued obsession with the term enliven and emancipate, or reflect a deepening nihilism (or both)?\nOn Freedomexamines such questions by tracing the concept's complexities in four distinct realms: art, sex, drugs, and climate.\nDrawing on a vast range of material, from critical theory to pop culture to the intimacies and plain exchanges of daily life, Nelson explores how we might think, experience, or talk about freedom in ways responsive to the conditions of our day. Her abiding interest lies in ongoing \"practices of freedom\" by which we negotiate our interrelation with-indeed, our inseparability from-others, with all the care and constraint that relation entails, while accepting difference and conflict as integral to our communion.\nFor Nelson, thinking publicly through the knots in our culture-from recent art world debates to the turbulent legacies of sexual liberation, from the painful paradoxes of addiction to the lure of despair in the face of the climate crisis-is itself a practice of freedom, a means of forging fortitude, courage, and company.\nOn Freedomis an invigorating, essential book for challenging times. Detalls del producte Matèries IBIC: Obtingues ingressos recomanant llibres\nGenera ingressos compartint enllaços dels teus llibres favorits a través del programa d’afiliats.Uneix-te al programa d’afiliats", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6112575531005859}
+{"content": "Recognizing the gap between the rhetoric and the reality of informed choice, EngenderHealth developed an expanded conceptual framework for informed and voluntary sexual and reproductive health (SRH) decision making, which is the basis of this practical tool kit.\nFiltros aplicados\n1 - 2 de 2 resultados\nThe paper examines what role social franchising might have in expanding reproductive health and HIV services for youth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8703005313873291}
+{"content": "Hydroclimatological extremes such as floods, drought, extreme precipitation, heat waves, or storm surge have disastrous consequences on the economy and society. Hence, it is important to be able to model and predict hydroclimatologic extremes, particularly in the face of the additional uncertainty from climatic change. We invite contributions from any field investigating the nature of hydroclimatologic extremes, particularly those aiming to simulate, predict, and understand hydroclimatologic extreme and reduce the related modeled uncertainty. Potential submissions include but are not limited to: simulations (stochastic, numerical, physical); novel datasets; assessment of regional and spatial dependencies; historical trend assessments; impact modelling/analysis; and approaches to quantify future changes.\nKey topics: Hydroclimate, Extremes, Modelling", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9926611185073853}
+{"content": "U.S. Congress Democrats target palm oil, beef trade in\ndeforestation bill\nBy Richard Cowan and Fathin Ungku, Reuters\nOctober 6, 2021\nWASHINGTON/SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Congress on Wednesday were set to unveil legislation to reduce illegal deforestation globally by restricting the trade of certain agricultural commodities, such as palm oil and cattle, produced with those methods.\nThe \"FOREST Act of 2021,\" introduced simultaneously in the Senate and House of Representatives by Democratic Senator Brian Schatz and Representative Earl Blumenauer, could have a major impact on trade from nations such as Brazil and Indonesia, but faces a difficult climb in the deeply divided Congress.\nUnder the Democrats' bill, companies would have to improve their tracking of supply chains for certain commodities, especially palm oil, cocoa, soy and cattle products, as well as rubber and wood pulp, to prove they come from areas that have not been illegally logged. Imports falling short of the standard would be blocked and companies would face U.S. legal action and fines...\n... The bill also seeks to include deforestation in financial crime laws, allowing the U.S. to prosecute individuals who use proceeds from deforestation to fund criminal activity...\nmore", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8156313896179199}
+{"content": "Landmark ruling affecting software vendors and resellers – Software sold with a perpetual licence is a ‘sale of goods’ under commercial agents law\nWednesday 22nd September 2021\nWhether to categorise software as goods or services has been an issue for the Courts for some time. To date the concept has depended entirely on the delivery medium – if the software is delivered on a CD or other tangible medium it’s goods; if it’s delivered electronically it’s services.\nHowever, in a landmark case following a referral from the UK’s Supreme Court, the EU Court of Justice have ruled that the electronic supply of computer software, licensed for an unlimited period in return for the payment of a fee, constitutes a sale of goods within the meaning of the Commercial Agents Regulations. The case will now go back to the Supreme Court which is bound to follow the CoJ’s ruling under the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement.\nWhat are the practical implications of this case\nWe need to wait for the outcome of the Supreme Court’s application of the ruling, though the decision has significant implications for the software industry and the reseller business model.\nFollowing the ruling, regardless of the medium on which the software is transferred to customers, software resellers are now considered commercial agents and will have the protections and benefits of the Commercial Agents Regulations – which, most notably, includes an entitlement to potentially significant compensation payments on termination of their agency.\nIt is equally significant for the businesses who, acting as principals, engage resellers as a method of distributing their software that is primarily made available electronically. Those businesses should take steps to quantify and mitigate their potential exposure to the compensation payments that can be due on termination of an agency.\nPrincipals should also undertake contract audits to assess the extent to which their reseller agreements already address the possibility of the relationship falling within the commercial agency laws. If they don’t, then contracts may need to be significantly modified.\nUntil the Supreme Court implement the decision, various questions remain.\nFirst, the CoJ’s judgement relates to software sold on a perpetual licence. They did not expressly rule on whether software sold on non-perpetual licences constitute a ‘sale of goods’ and fall within the scope of the Regulations.\nSecond, they did not provide clarity on how software-as-a-service might be treated. Although SaaS doesn’t involve the transfer of software on a physical medium, it can involve the download of software on a local computer.\nThird, the ruling relates solely to the Commercial Agents Regulations. It didn’t consider wider legislation governing the supply of goods, like the Sale of Goods Act 1979, which would bring in a whole host of additional legislation affecting software. At present, software must be sold or hired on physical media to constitute goods. Whether the Supreme Court considers this broader question remains to be seen.\nHow can we help\nWe have a specialist team of technology lawyers experienced in software licensing and reselling, as well as the application of the Commercial Agents Regulations.\nWe can work with software principals and resellers to assess the impact of the ruling, undertake contract audits, and implement and deliver risk management strategies.\nFor further advice, please contact Ryan or visit our Digital & Technology page.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6625450849533081}
+{"content": "This article discusses the utility and limitations of existing space surveillance networks to address the issue of spaceflight safety and proposes a way forward. Specifically, it begins with a brief explanation of why space situational awareness (SSA) is important and draws attention to the existing major SSA networks followed by a brief summary of the major limitations of the US, Russian and Chinese networks. These limitations highlight why we collectively need to craft a better and more efficient mechanism. Finally, it concludes with a techno-political elucidation for the future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9905893206596375}
+{"content": "Summit Park has specific investment interests within well-defined industry sectors and is actively seeking to invest in private companies with $20 to $150 million of revenue in these sectors. We believe our targeted approach within specific industries where our team and advisors have direct experience gives us a unique and differentiated investment perspective.\nSummit Park is actively seeking to invest in specialty ingredients businesses, as we believe consumers across all demographics are adopting healthier lifestyles focused on what is going in and on their bodies which is driving the need for innovation in specialty ingredients.\nSummit Park is focused on finding a platform that sits between raw materials and customers, and is delivering specialty ingredients that meet consumer preferences.\nRepresentative categories include:\nSummit Park is seeking to invest in technology and consulting services with with differentiated, tech-enabled platforms.\nInvestment characteristics include:\nSummit Park actively looks for investment opportunities within industries in which we are already invested through our portfolio.\nWe have active M&A campaigns at:\nThis website uses cookies to provide you with the best experience. By clicking the “Agree” button, you are consenting to receive and store cookies from our site.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9870613217353821}
+{"content": "The mechanisms through which a persistent recognition of oral commensal bacteria by oral epithelial cells (OECs) mitigates an uncontrolled inflammatory response of the oral mucosa remain unknown. Evidence suggests that epithelial cells may discriminate between commensals and pathogenic bacteria through differential activation of responses, particularly cytokine/chemokine patterns, which ultimately influence both innate and adaptive arms of the immune response. Recent work in our laboratory has been identifying patterns of OECs responses following challenge with commensal and pathogenic oral bacteria. The results showed a significantly more robust (quality and quantity) chemokine transcriptional activity in response to the oral commensal S. gordonii (Sg) compared to the outcomes following challenge with the oral pathogens F. nucleatum (Fn) and P. gingivalis. Subsequent protein analysis of selected chemokines showed that there was a clear disconnect between the Sg-induced chemokine transcriptional activation and the reduced and limited protein levels found in OEC extracts and supernatants in comparison with the effect of Fn, which despite inducing lower mRNA chemokines levels (2 to 4-fold less), enhanced a robust protein chemokine production as previously shown. Therefore, we hypothesized that Sg and perhaps other oral commensal bacterial species have the ability to efficiently activate regulatory mechanisms for chemokine transcription and translation in order to minimize pathological inflammatory responses driven by OECs in mucosal tissues. Consistently, preliminary analysis showed that Sg has the ability to significantly up-regulate (>2- fold) the expression of 115/2578 miRNAs in OECs, whereby miR-663a, miR-4516, miR492, and miR193a-5p have validated gene targets involved in TLR- and cytokine-induced chemokine transcription and translation. To test this hypothesis we propose the following two specific aims: (i) To determine the chemokine transcriptional and translational responses of OECs to oral commensal bacteria, and (ii) To determine the role of specific miRNAs in regulating the chemokine production induced by oral commensal bacteria in OECs. To address these knowledge gaps, we will use OEC cultures to: (a) determine whether the disconnect between transcription and translation of chemokines in OECs is common feature of oral commensal bacterial species, and (b) determine the effect of oral commensals on the expression of specific miRNAs as regulators of these inflammatory molecules. The contribution of this investigation is expected to be the identification of the activ regulation of inflammatory responses in OECs by specific miRNAs as a potential tolerogenic mechanism by which oral commensal bacteria maintain symbiosis with the host. Importantly, diminutions of miRNAs that would be activated specifically by oral commensal bacteria (e.g., during dysbiosis) could be related to pathologic inflammatory changes observed in disease. This project's significance will enable a better understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the tipping point between epithelial tolerogenic and pathologic responses to oral bacteria. The results are expected to contribute to a strong evidence-based foundation for future studies designed to target these mechanisms and identify new molecular target(s) associated with oral bacteria-regulated epithelial chemokine production, and will ultimately provide new opportunities for the development of innovative approaches to prevent/treat periodontitis.\nThis research is relevant to public health because it will provide and evidence-based foundation for further mechanistic studies, designed to identify specific miRNAs mediating the epithelial tolerogenic and pathologic responses to oral commensals, which will provide new opportunities for the development of innovative approaches to prevent/treat periodontal disease and its potential adverse effects in systemic health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8282554149627686}
+{"content": "A luxurious home is an ideal dwelling place and prudent investment. The investments are not only for the super-rich individuals, but other individuals can afford them. You only need to select one that fits your budget and your style. Below are some reasons to invest in high-end properties;\nComfort\nThe properties are luxurious due to their comfort and style. Luxurious homes will have features that regular properties will not have. The main objective is to make life easier for the homeowner. They will have automated systems for the lighting and blinders, allowing one to save on energy costs as it adapts to the existing environment.\nOn the other hand, the landscaping will be exquisite, making it enjoyable to spend time outdoors. A swimming pool, patio, sauna, and gym are a few inclusions to find in luxurious homes. In the modern-day, you can view display homes in Werribee to determine the ideal property depending on your style. Alternatively, you can take a virtual tour to know if the house has the items you need before buying it.\nLuxury Homes Appreciate in Value\nSince more people are buying luxurious homes, it is an excellent business to invest in them. The properties showcase status in society, and pundits predict the trend will continue as individuals upgrade their lifestyles due to improved income. Those bridging the gap to become rich will want to differentiate themselves from others and buy the properties.\nSecurity\nBeing secure at home and for your assets is essential when buying a home. Luxurious properties are always in a location with ultimate security. They are not houses you will find anywhere but in high-end places with minimal security risks. However, the developers will enhance the security by installing quality locking systems, surveillance cameras, and professional officers to man the property. The response is rapid whenever there are security breaches. It includes security and emergency services if need be.\nTech\nThe luxurious homes use technology to make the place comfortable and easy to use. Automated systems will handle the HVAC systems ensuring they switch on and off when necessary. You only need to preset the conditions when the systems switch. It is the same for the window shutters. They will cover vast areas, and it will be tasking to open and close them every day. However, with automation, you will use a remote to control the components.\nA luxurious home will have several sources of energy. A solar or fuel-powered generator will help with the energy needs even when there is no electricity.\nWellbeing\nLiving in a luxurious house improves the quality of life. The systems developers integrate into the property gear towards enhancing a person's mental and physical wellbeing. Its environment is favourable, with amenities that support social interactions. Also, you will find like-minded individuals with who you can interact and develop valuable relationships.\nConclusion\nYou will not regret investing in the real estate sector. It is the only industry that appreciates. You can recover your money with a profit when you decide to sell.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7044413089752197}
+{"content": "Personas are fictional characters created by professionals to represent different users for products, services, websites, or brands. A personas’ purpose is to help professionals comprehend the user’s needs, behaviors, experiences, and goals. They should be based on quantitative and qualitative research as they are only as good as the research behind them.\nPersonas help professionals grow a deeper understanding of the target audience and help designers empathize with end users. Personas offer guidance in building and structuring information architecture, designing a website, and writing web content relevant to its audiences. They can also assist in allowing leaders to evaluate new site features.\nPersonas shouldn’t be a detailed specific person, but instead, a composite sketch represents a general group of people. The marketing persona should also cover a key segment of your audience, but not the whole thing. Generating personas follows these steps: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test, and implement.\nTo create accurate personas, you should make sure to conduct user research finding out who your users are, why they are using that particular system, and their assumptions and expectations. Next, condense the research found and then brainstorm how to organize and classify these elements representing the target users.\nAfter, separate the personas into categories. Ideally, there should be 3-5 personas. Lastly, develop as realistic persona backgrounds, motivations, and expectations as possible about them.\nWhile personas can be incredibly useful when used correctly, they are often misused and misunderstood, leading to failure. Failure can result from the persona being created fundamentally wrong based on inaccurate or inadequate amounts of data. It could be due to the fact data was created but never actually used. If there isn’t buy-in from leadership, it can be hard even to get started. Other issues result from professionals not understanding what personas are or why they’re useful.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6689712405204773}
+{"content": "Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer by Steven Johnson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Johnson returns with another enjoyable and intriguing exploration that considers what are the factors in the last few hundred years that have led to a near doubling of human life. It's not an extensive history nor a history that explores this through the genius model of history (a history that frames it in the solitary figures who did \"great deeds\"). Rather, Johnson delivers a network history that explores the conditions and structures that created the changes in thinking to introduce practices, tools, and advocates to widened the Overton Window (the range of socially acceptable ideas around a subject) to include these newer ideas. That's not to say he ignores the more well-known names but places them in a larger context that shows how without other elements, they would not have been able to help shift the paradigm. Beyond that, Johnson's book prov\nPosts\nShowing posts from October, 2021\nOther Apps\nBy Lance Eaton -\nNo Study Without Struggle: Confronting Settler Colonialism in Higher Education by Leigh Patel My rating: 5 of 5 stars It's a compelling critique about higher education as a place that extends the settler-colonial mentality and practices of ownership, particularly the concept of creditors and debtors. It feels timely and relevant given a range of cultural clashes within higher education over the last decade, not to mention how schools have approached the entire pandemic and student, staff, and faculty safety--often interested in protecting the \"investment\" of the \"live experience\" over meaningful support of people in crisis at numerous levels. In essence, Patel asks how the legacy of the European invasion of the Americas, Africa, and Asia has been reinforced through concepts of property, many of which are baked into higher education. For instance, she draws out the ways in which older institutions (particularly Ivy Leagues) thrive thr", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7375791668891907}
+{"content": "03/03/2020\nThe Federal government has become one of the largest incubators for small businesses. A reliable and secure customer that sets aside a portion of the hundreds-of-billions of dollars spent every year to create a safe harbor for start-ups and growing companies. However, those gaudy topline numbers act as neon lights attracting newcomers and obscuring the complexities and nuances that exist within the Federal market.\nThis reality tends to set in once a company has taken the first step of registering with SAM and establishing itself as a Federal contractor. However, once that is done, where does a company go from there, what are the next steps? In this market, there is rarely a straight line to that first contract win. There is a maze of potential decisions; some prove fruitful while others burn through precious capital. In a universe of thousands of potential customers and contracts, where will you begin?\nWe discuss these and other topics. Download the FREE eBook below.\npublished 09/29/2021\npublished 09/21/2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.86769700050354}
+{"content": "Extension to UKCA marking announced\nA recent change in the timetable for ‘United Kingdom Conformity Assessed’ (UKCA) enforcement may help producers of PPE.\nImage © Gilitukha | Dreamstime.com\nThe UK government has announced its aim to introduce legislation that will enable products that have not been UKCA marked – including personal protective equipment (PPE) – to continue to be placed on the GB market until 1st January 2023, provided the product has valid CE certification.\nThis extension of 12 months from the previous deadline of 1st January 2022 has been introduced to provide companies with additional time to prepare for the new legislative environment in the UK following its departure from the European Union. In doing this, the UK government is also recognising that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed other considerable pressures on businesses during this time of transition.\nFrom 1st January 2023, PPE products being placed on the GB market will need to be UKCA compliant. During 2023, there will be a concession that the UKCA mark can be affixed to the packaging or accompanying document instead of the product itself. However, from 1st January 2024, the UKCA mark must be affixed to the product where this is practical to do.\nSATRA can issue both UKCA certification from its Approved Body in the UK and CE certification from its Notified Body in Ireland (an EU member state). SATRA also has extensive laboratory facilities for the physical, thermal, acoustic, optical and chemical testing of all types of PPE products.\nHow can we help?\nPlease contact SATRA at ppe@satra.com to discuss all your PPE testing and certification enquiries.\nPublishing Data\nThis article was originally published on page 10 of the October 2021 issue of\nSATRA Bulletin.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7087932825088501}
+{"content": "Geoscience Reference\nIn-Depth Information\nOnce an ENSO event is triggered, the cycle of\nclimatic change operates over a minimum of two years.\nIn historical records, the longest ENSO event lasted\nfour years: from early 1911 to mid-1915. However,\nrecent events have dispelled the belief that ENSO\nevents are biennial phenomena. Following the\n1982-1983 ENSO event, the warm water that traveled\nnorthward along the western coast of North America\nslowly crossed the north Pacific, deflecting the\nKuroshio Current a decade later. As a result, northern\nPacific sea surface temperatures increased abnormally,\naffecting general circulation across the North American\ncontinent. It is plausible that the drought on the Great\nPlains of the United States in the summer of 1988, and\neven the flooding of the Mississippi River Basin in the\nsummer of 1993 (attributable by most to the 1990-1995\nENSO event) were prolonged North American climatic\nresponses to the 1982-1983 El Niño. Warm water left\nover from the 1982-1983 ENSO event persisted in the\nnorth Pacific until the year 2000. The oceanographic\neffects of a major El Niño thus can have large decadal\npersistence outside the tropics.\nThe 1990-1995 ENSO event was even more\nanomalous. This event appeared to wane twice, but\ncontinued with warm central Pacific waters for five\nconsecutive years, finally terminating in July 1995 - an\nunprecedented time span. Probability analysis indi-\ncates that an ENSO event of five years' duration should\nonly recur once every 1500-3000 years. The changes in\nclimate globally over these five years have been as\ndramatic as any observed in historical records. Two of\nthe worst cyclones ever recorded in the United States,\nHurricanes Andrew in Florida and Iniki in Hawaii,\nboth in August 1992, occurred during this event.\nHurricane Andrew was unusual because Atlantic hurri-\ncanes should be suppressed during ENSO events. The\nMississippi River system recorded its greatest flood\never in 1993 (and then again in 1995), surpassing the\nflood of 1973. Record floods devastated western\nEurope in 1994-1995. Eastern Australia and Indonesia\nsuffered prolonged droughts that became the longest\non record. Cold temperatures afflicted eastern North\nAmerica in the winter of 1993-1994, together with\nrecord snowfall, while the western half of the continent\nregistered its highest winter temperatures ever. Record\nhigh temperatures and drought also occurred in Japan,\nPakistan, and Europe in the summer of 1994.\nNot all of the climatic extremes of 1990-1995 were\nconsistent with that formulated for a composite ENSO\nevent. For example, the Indian monsoon operated\nnormally in 1994, while eastern Australia recorded its\nworst drought. Even locally within Australia, while\nmost of the eastern half of the continent was in drought\nin 1992-1993, a 1000 km 2 region south of Sydney\nreceived its wettest summer on record. It is question-\nable whether or not all of these climatic responses can\nbe attributed to the 1990-1995 ENSO, but they have\noccurred without doubt in regions where ENSO\nlinkages or teleconnections to other climate phenom-\nena operate. Additionally, the unprecedented nature\nof the 1982-1983 and 1990-1995 ENSO events may\nbe linked to significant volcanic eruptions. While the\nMexican El Chichon eruption of 1981 did not trigger\nthe 1982-1983 El Niño, it may have exacerbated its\nintensity. Similarly, the 1990-1995 event corresponded\nwell with the eruption and subsequent global cooling\ngenerated by significant volcanic eruptions in 1991 of\nthe Philippines' Mt Pinatubo and Chile's Mt Hudson\nand, in 1992, of Mt Spurr in Alaska.\nThe events of the late twentieth century appear\nexceptional. They are not. Historical and proxy records\nare showing that mega-ENSO events occur every\n400-500 years. For example, around 1100 AD, rivers in\nthe Moche Valley of Peru reached flood levels of 18 m,\ndestroying temples and irrigation canals built by the\nChimu civilization. In the same location, the worst\nfloods of the twentieth century (in 1926) reached\ndepths of only 8 m. The latter event resulted in massive\nfires in the Rio Negro catchment of the Amazonian\nBasin. However, similar if not more extensive fires have\noccurred in 500, 1000, 1200, and 1500 AD. The 500\nand 1100 AD events appear in palaeo-records from\nVeracruz and Mexico. In Veracruz, the latter events\nproduced flooding and laid down sediments over a\nmetre thick. Compared to this, the 1995 event, which\nhas been viewed as extreme, deposited only 10-15 cm\nof sediment. Other mega-ENSO events occurred\naround 400, 1000, 1600, 2400, 4800, and 5600 BC in\nVeracruz. As with the prolonged 1990-1995 ENSO\nevent, it is probable that more than one ENSO event\nwas involved at these times. The recent prolonged\n1990-1995 ENSO cycle may not be unusual, but on\ngeological timescales represents the upper end of a\nshifting climate hazard regime.\nLa Niña events\nExceptionally 'turned on' Walker circulation is now\nbeing recognized as a phenomenon in its own right.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.647418200969696}
+{"content": "INTRODUCTION: The Lodox Statscan is a digital low radiation dose X-ray unit. Its ability toalso scan a full patient length in a few seconds with equivocal image quality toconventional radiography, has led to its use in multiple trauma units. We intended toextend the application of the Lodox Statscan in the Quality Assurance program ofCharlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), by utilizing the device toevaluate the integrity of lead aprons.AIM: This study aimed to compare Lodox Statscan with Fluoroscopic evaluation of radioprotectivelead aprons with regard to the integrity of the lead shielding.METHOD: 35 lead aprons from the Radiology department at Charlotte MaxekeJohannesburg Academic Hospital were collected and imaged using Fluoroscopy and LodoxStatscan. The digitally recorded images of the lead aprons were assessed to determinethe presence, number and size of lead apron fractures. The Lodox Statscan findings andconventional radiography findings, including time taken to assess each apron, werecompared.RESULTS: Lodox Statscan, was faster in acquiring images, with an average procedure timeof 1.43 minutes, compared to an average time of 5.72 minutes with Fluoroscopy.In terms of identifying fractures, the two methods displayed no statistical difference (pvalue:0.33). No statistical difference was found in the fractures scores (total number offractures detected) between the two imaging technologies (p-value: 0.79). CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study have shown that compared to the gold standardfluoroscopic examination, Lodox examination of lead aprons is a feasible option indetermining the integrity of lead aprons.\nDescription:\nA research report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree ofMaster of Medicine in Radiologyto the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of theWitwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2020", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6844392418861389}
+{"content": "Slovakia: Economy records fastest upturn since Q4 2007 in Q2\nAugust 17, 2021\nEconomic growth picked up markedly in the second quarter, with GDP increasing 9.6% on an annual basis according to a preliminary estimate (Q1: +0.2% year-on-year). Q2's reading marked the fastest increase since Q4 2007, although it was partly flattered by a base effect.\nWhile a detailed breakdown is not yet available, the upturn likely reflected a strengthening vaccination campaign. Moreover, industrial activity picked up, particularly in the key automotive industry, and external demand conditions firmed, as merchandise export growth picked up pace in the quarter. Meanwhile, on a seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, economic growth bounced back, with GDP increasing 2.0% in Q2, contrasting the previous period's 1.4% decrease. More detailed data will be released on 3 September. Looking at the year as a whole, GDP growth is expected to return positive, supported by a solid expansion in domestic activity, while firming foreign demand amid a gradual removal of restrictions should support the all-important car industry. However, a slower-than-expected vaccine rollout and disagreements within the governing coalition represent risks to the outlook. Author: ,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9944302439689636}
+{"content": "Reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) – The purpose of the TVPA, passed by Congress in 2000, is to protect victims of human trafficking, prosecute perpetrators, and prevent further trafficking. The TVPA is set to expire and will need to be reauthorized this year. To that end, Verité worked with other members of ATEST to presentrecommendations to members of Congressthat will help to ensure a comprehensive approach to end trafficking.\nEngagement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) – The Department of Labor is charged with producing a list of goods from countries that ILAB has reason to believe are produced by child labor or forced labor in violation of international standards. Congress recently expanded ILAB’s mandate to include goods produced with inputs made with child or forced labor. Verité collaborated with ATEST to submitcomments and recommendationsfor ILAB to effectively meet this new mandate and enhance its reporting efforts.\nEngagement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on effective enforcement of the Tariff Act’s prohibition of imports of goods made with forced labor.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5307890772819519}
+{"content": "Girls may grow a beard too! Sounds weird? Well, that’s true. Some girls grow a beard better than some of the guys. Though beard is considered sexy for men, it’s exactly the opposite for women. A woman has to face immense bullying due to this abnormality. Despite all these obstacles, some girls are brave enough to carry a beard. Learn why some girls grow a beard.\nWhy Do Some Women Grow Beard\nBeards are traditionally associated with masculinity, but women can have facial hair too. Facial hair can pop up during hormonal changes leading to women with beards. However, many girls with beards get bullied for their distinctive appearance, even though it results from biological conditions.\nThough it’s totally a biological issue, there are many reasons behind the facial hair growth of women, among them the following are more common and diagnosable.\nWomen with full, distinct beards have hirsutism, which may result from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Sparser facial hair may result from menopause, pregnancy, or menstruation.\nHirsutism:Hirsutism is a disorder that is basically genetic. It is the tendency to grow hair due to androgenesis. PCOS:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This is another cause that intrigues the excess facial hair growth in women. Hormonal Imbalance:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Tumors in Pituitary, Liver Disease, Elevated Androgen Levels, etc. are somewhat related to the hormonal organs of the body. And, they might cause facial hair growth in women.\nHirsutism\nHirsutism is a condition defined by excessive body hair in unusual places. It comes about from rising androgen levels and androgen sensitivity, leading to hair growth on the face, chest, abdomen, and back.\nWomen with hirsutism have high levels of testosterone that increase the size, intensity, and pigmentation of hair growth. Those with the condition may have deep voices, larger muscles, and acne.\nHigh levels of insulin may produce androgens that lead to hirsutism as well. Other causes include:\nPCOS Pregnancy Hyperinsulinemia or hypoinsulinemia Ovarian cysts Tumors Androgen or anabolic steroids Acromegaly Minoxidil use\nPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)\nPCOS is considered the most common cause of hirsutism. This endocrine disorder manifests as ovarian cysts, with other symptoms including:\nAmenorrhea Oligomenorrhea Infertility Chronic anovulation Hyperandrogenism Acne Hirsutism Hypermenorrhea Androgenic alopecia Metabolic syndrome Insulin resistance Inclination towards obesity Low energy levels High insulin resistance, serum insulin, and homocysteine levels Enlarged ovaries with polycystic follicles around eggs\nPCOS counts for 72% to 82% of all hirsutism cases. While not fully understood, the disease arises from environmental and genetic factors. Physical inactivity and obesity can lead to PCOS, but non-obese individuals can still be diagnosed, particularly if they have a family history.\nHormonal Fluctuations\nWomen may develop a thicker peach fuzz during their menstrual cycle, menopause, or pregnancy because of hormonal changes. Increasing androgen and testosterone levels may lead to facial hair growth.\nIf you notice a sudden increase in facial hair growth unexplained by PCOS or natural hormonal changes, you may have adrenal cancer or another disorder. However, the growth may just be a symptom of aging.\nTreating Women with Beards\nGirls with beards may want a treatment to reduce the amount of hair on their bodies. Actions like shaving, waxing, and tweezing work well for minor facial hair growth, but you might need a more invasive treatment for a long-term effect.\nMedications\nMedicines that employ antiandrogenic properties may help treat hirsutism. These drugs can block dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and testosterone to mitigate unwanted hair growth.\nBirth control pills are a common treatment for PCOS and hirsutism due to their progesterone and estrogen levels since they can reduce the size of cysts and eliminate excess hair. It may, however, take a few months for changes to appear.\nSome doctors prescribe drugs designed as antiandrogens, such as:\nBicalutamide Cyproterone acetate Dutasteride Eflornithine Finasteride Flutamide GnRH analogs Metformin Spironolactone\nSurface Treatments\nA more rapid solution to the visual effects of hirsutism includes shaving, waxing, and using depilatory creams. You would need to repeat these steps several times a month, depending on the speed of growth. However, one can perform these procedures at home, making them useful for those who do not have a prescription to treat their issues.\nLong-term treatments like laser hair removal, epilation, and electrolysis may also help reduce hair growth by damaging the hair follicles. These techniques require multiple sessions and can become costly. While they have a high success rate, they do not treat the root of the issue, so they may not work.\nWhen combining a surface treatment with medication, one can more readily reduce facial hair.\nLifestyle Changes\nIf you developed PCOS from physical inactivity or obesity, you might improve your condition by exercising and losing weight. Those with high levels of insulin resistance may want to go on a low-calorie diet or seek other treatments to manage this issue.\nReducing insulin resistance can decrease the free testosterone in the body, which reduces the symptoms of hirsutism. Overall, striving for an active, healthy lifestyle can improve the condition and reduce hair.\nThe Girls Who Rule With a Beard\nDespite hirsutism affecting 5-15% of all women, it can lead to bullying from others. This negative stigma may lead to social challenges and psychological distress within afflicted individuals. Many women with hirsutism avoid social situations and have depression or anxiety.\nIt needs great determination and resistance to grow a beard like a man despite being a woman. Some women have done it getting over all the odds of the society and the surroundings.\nSocial media has made it more possible to find representation. Those with hirsutism can look to models and influencers with the condition to help boost their confidence.\nWe have made the prestigious list of these brave women who stood against the current and tried to say something right on the evil face of society. Here are a few female celebrities with facial hair.\n1. Little Bear Schwarz\nLittle Bear Schwarz is a victim of a hormonal disease Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which refers to one kind of hormonal imbalance. She first realized it at the age of 14. As a teenager, it was obviously a tough call to undergo such abnormalities. Then, she realized that hair is nothing but a natural phenomenon and decided not to hide it.\nShe finds her beard natural, beautiful, and feminine. She started loving her beard when she learned that it did not negatively impact her health and was just an extension of her.\n2. Rose Geil\nRose Geil confronted excess hair growth at the very beginning of her teen. She used to shave daily back then when she was 13 years old. She also tried some laser treatment but nothing could give her a permanent solution.\nShe finally gave up on laser hair removal and found peace with her appearance. Now, she feels confident, feminine, and sexy from the freedom she has allowed herself to live her truth.\n3. Kore Bobisuthi\nAnother bearded lady who is rocking the motherhood like a boss. Beard was never an issue for this woman. She equally wears a beard and raises children. If you want an inspirational bearded lady who is a regular mother, Kore Bobisuthi is the name.\nKore Bobisuthi is a mom who shows her beard off in facial hair competitions. She has PCOS and used to shave until she got tired of it. Now, she wears her beard with pride as she raises her children.\n4. Jennifer Miller\nJennifer Miller is a bearded lady who embraces the traditional career of those with hirsutism by performing in a circus. However, she is also a teacher at the Brooklyn Pratt Institute.\nMiller was never confused about the beard. Her beard grows and she keeps it. She gained fame for both her circus performance and beard.\n5. Harnaam Kaur\nHarnaam Kaur is a British model who is also a body positive activist. She encountered with severer bullying at the early stages of her life. But, she overcomes all the barriers and has become an inspirational figure all over the world.\n6. Conchita Wurst\nFamous Austrian singer Thomas Neuwirth, popularly known as Conchita Wurst considers himself a cis man who is a drag artist. Though he looks like a trans-woman but actually not. Conchita Wurst is a female character popularly known for the iconic beard as shown above.\n7. Annalisa Hackleman\nAnnalisa Hackleman is also a victim of PCOS. This polycystic ovary syndrome helps a woman grow facial hair like a man. She underwent some laser treatment to reduce her beard but it didn’t work. When they failed, she learned to accept herself and began viewing her beard as a unique characteristic that made her special. Since then she is wearing a beard and thinks herself a proud bearded lady.\n8. Nova Galaxia\nNova Galaxia used to panic about going without her razor, but she learned to put it down and embrace her hair growth. Within a few months, she fell in love with her body and boosted her confidence. Now, she talks to women with similar issues to help them find their confidence.\n9. Alma Torres\nAlma Torres is a woman with PCOS who views her beard as a form of self-expression. She had dropped out of school from the shame of her beard, and she dyed her hair in unusual colors and got piercings to detract from it. Now, she has stopped caring about beauty standards, embraced her natural appearance, and feels more confident than ever.\nBeard is a natural phenomenon. None can grow it from the outside but can influence the inner mechanism to lessen or increase the growth. Sometimes, beards are unexpected, especially for women. But, we have nothing to do except admitting the rule of nature. If you have a beard, keep it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5665799379348755}
+{"content": "Almost everyone has confused a token with a coin at some point in their cryptocurrency journey.\nThe fact is that coin and token are very much alike on a fundamental level. They both represent value and can process payments. You can also swap coins for tokens and vice versa.\nThe main difference between these two comes down to utility. There are things you can do with tokens and not with coins. On the other hand, some marketplaces will accept coins and not tokens.\nIt's similar to comparing investors and traders - all traders invest, but not all investors trade. Note that most cryptocurrency users usually own both coins and tokens.\nLet's go over some of the most significant distinctions between tokens and coins, so next time you're making a reference, you'll know exactly what you're saying.\nWhat is a Coin?\nWhen Bitcoin first came out, it set the standard for what it means to be a coin. There are clear-cut qualities that distinguish crypto coins from tokens, which are similar to real-world money.\nA coin is defined by the following characteristics:\n1. Operates on its blockchain. A blockchain keeps track of all transactions that involve its native crypto coin.\nWhen you pay someone with Ethereum, the receipt goes to the Ethereum blockchain. If the same person pays you back later with Bitcoin, the receipt goes to the Bitcoin blockchain. Each transaction is protected by encryption and is accessible by any member of the network.\n2. Acts as money. Bitcoin was created for the sole purpose of replacing traditional money. The paradoxical appeal of transparency and anonymity inspired the creation of other coins, including ETH, NEO, and Litecoin.\nYou can purchase merchandise and services from many major corporations today, such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Tesla, using crypto coins. Bitcoin has recently become an official currency of El Salvador alongside the US dollar.\n3. Can be mined. You can earn crypto coins in two ways. One is through traditional mining on the Proof of Work system. Bitcoin hunters employ this method to boost their earnings. The problem with this is that there aren't that many Bitcoins left to mine, so the process becomes more arduous every day.\nThe other method is Proof of Stake, which is a more modern approach to earning coins. It's lighter on energy consumption and easier to do. Cardano is one of the biggest coins that adopt this system.\nWhat is a Token?\nUnlike coins, tokens do not have their blockchain. Instead, they operate on other crypto coins' blockchains, such as Ethereum. Some of the most commonly seen tokens on Ethereum include BAT, BNT, Tether, and various stablecoins like the USDC.\nIf crypto coin transactions are handled by blockchain, then tokens rely on smart contracts. They're an array of codes that facilitate trades or payments between users. Each blockchain uses its smart contract. For example, Ethereum uses ERC-20, and NEO uses Nep-5.\nWhen a token is spent, it physically moves from one place to another. A great example of this is the trading of NFTs (non-fungible tokens.) They are one-of-a-kind items, so a change in ownership must be manually handled. NFTs often carry only sentimental or artistic value, so in a way, they're similar to utility tokens, except you can't oblige any services.\nThis is different from coins because crypto coins do not move around; only account balances change. When you transfer money from your bank to someone else's, your money doesn't go anywhere. The bank changed the balances of both accounts and kept the fees. The same thing happens with blockchain - the balance in your wallet changes, and the transaction notes that.\nAnother notable difference between tokens and coins is what they represent. While crypto coins are essentially digital versions of money, tokens can stand for assets or deeds.\nYou can buy tokens with coins, but some tokens can carry more value than any of them. For example, a company's share. However, since there are usually restrictions to where you can spend a token, it doesn't have the liquidity a coin offers.\nSimply put, a token represents what you own, while a coin denotes what you're capable of owning.\nOn a broader scale of things, tokens existed long before cryptocurrency was a thing. Even today, it has very little to do with crypto at all.\nEveryone has used a token at least once in their life. That dinner for two vouchers you got in the mail is a token. Your car title is a token. When you sell your car, you transfer the value of that title to someone else. However, you can't go to Microsoft and buy a computer with that title or dinner voucher.\nAnother interesting thing about tokens is how easy it is to create one. Some networks like Ethereum provide templates where you can brand your tokens and start trading. This makes it so anyone with little to no technical knowledge can become a market maker. You'll find a high density of this type of activity on decentralized exchanges, such as Uniswap.\nTo Sum up\nThe difference between token and coin isn't vast, but it can cause a major headache if frequently overlooked. One quick way to decide which one you should use is to pay attention to what you're buying. If it's a product, most often, you would need coins. If it's a service, there are usually utility tokens you can use.\nInterestingly, the way we spend tokens is quite similar to cash. When you pay cash, your money physically moves from your hand to someone else's. But we did mention that only coins represent money, and they don't move at all. Is this a way the financial marketeers toy with our sanity?\nThat's something to think about the next time you're in a contemplative mood.\nIf you want to invest in cryptocurrency and don't know where to start - join Liquid! Founded in 2014, Liquid is one of the world's largest cryptocurrency-fiat exchange platforms serving millions of customers worldwide.\nAll guest authors’ opinions are their own. Liquid does not endorse or adopt any such opinions, and we cannot guarantee any claims made in content written by guest authors.\nThis content is not financial advice and it is not a recommendation to buy or sell any cryptocurrency or engage in any trading or other activities. You must not rely on this content for any financial decisions. Acquiring, trading, and otherwise transacting with cryptocurrency involves significant risks. We strongly advise our readers to conduct their own independent research before engaging in any such activities.\nLiquid does not guarantee or imply that any cryptocurrency or activity described in this content is available or legal in any specific reader’s location. It is the reader’s responsibility to know the applicable laws in his or her own country.\nWRITTEN BYLiquid\nProviding liquidity for the crypto economy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8012290000915527}
+{"content": "Introduction\nWhenever an alkyl halide, alcohol or alkene is transformed into a carbocation, the carbocation may be subject to rearrangement. There are two types of carbocation rearrangements: a hydride shift and an alkyl shift. Once rearranged, the resultant carbocation will react further to form a final product which has a different alkyl skeleton than the starting material. In practice, we will often see a mixture of isomeric products formed from both the unrearranged and the rearranged carbocations. We will examine in detail how this occurs in S\nN1 substitution reactions starting with alcohols. This is related to the S N1 substitution reactions with alkyl halides that you have seen previously in section 8.3., but in this case the OH is made into a leaving group via an acid-base reaction (so it leaves as water). We will study this reaction further in chapter 9. Hydride shift\nWe see that the formed carbocation can undergo a rearrangement called a\nhydride shift. This means that a hydrogen moves over from one carbon to a neighboring (less substituted) carbon. We often see a hydride shift in the reaction of an alcohol with HBr, HCl, and HI. Below is an example of a reaction between an alcohol and hydrogen chloride: GREEN (Cl) = nucleophile BLUE (OH) = leaving group ORANGE (H) = hydride shift hydrogen RED(H) = remaining hydrogen\nThe alcohol portion (-OH) has been substituted with the Cl atom. However, it is not a direct substitution of the OH. The mechanism is as follows:\nAlkyl shift\nNot all carbocations have suitable hydrogen atoms (either secondary or tertiary) that are on adjacent carbon atoms available for rearrangement. In this case, the reaction can undergo a different mode of rearrangement known as an\nalkyl shift (or alkyl group migration). The alkyl shift acts in a similar way to the hydride shift. The shifting alkyl group carries its electron pair with it to form a bond to the neighboring carbocation. The shifting alkyl group and the positive charge of the carbocation switch positions on the molecule. Tertiary carbocations are much more stable than primary or secondary carbocations, so we see often an alkyl shift on a primary or secondary carbocation to form a tertiary carbocation. For example: Carbocation rearrangements in other types of reaction\nAs mentioned above, any reaction involving a carbocation intermediate may be subject to rearrangement. E1 elimination reactions, which will be covered in the next section, can also include a hydride or alkyl shift, leading to a more substitued alkene. Also carbocation rearrangements may occur during certain electrophilic additions, to be covered in chapter 10.\nReferences Vogel, Pierre. Carbocation Chemistry.Amsterdam: Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., 1985. Olah, George A. and Prakash, G.K. Surya. Carbocation Chemistry.New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004. Vollhardt, K. Peter C. and Schore, Neil E. Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function. New York: Bleyer, Brennan, 2007.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8022142052650452}
+{"content": "The Regulatory Body shall structure its organization and manage its resources so as to discharge its responsibilities and perform its functions effectively; this shall be accomplished in a manner commensurate with the radiation risks associated with facilities and activities mandated to control (GSR Part 1, Req. 16). GSR Part 1, Req. 3 establishes that the government, through the legal system, shall establish and maintain a regulatory body, and shall confer on it the legal authority and provide it with the competence and the resources necessary to fulfil its statutory obligation for the regulatory control of facilities and activities.\nMany different factors may influence the structure and size of the Regulatory Body, but the Regulatory Body’s reporting line in the governmental infrastructure shall ensure effective independence from organizations or bodies charged with the promotion of nuclear or radiation related technologies (SF-1, Principle 2).\nThe organizational structure may differ from State to State, depending on the national legal system and practices, but it is typically based on its regulatory functions [link to the function of RB page], which may include development of regulations and guides, authorization, review and assessment, inspection, enforcement and communication, etc. It is recognized, however, that alternative structures may also be effective in providing adequate safety oversight. The organization should be adaptable and flexible to act effectively and to address arising activities from the regulatory programs, such as changes of lifecycle stages of nuclear facilities.\nIn a large Regulatory Body organization, each of its functions may be assigned to a discrete organizational unit with its own specialists. However, it is often practical and efficient to group the specialists in a matrix such that each organizational unit that is assigned responsibility for a particular function can draw on the necessary specialist skills.\nIf the Regulatory Body lacks expertise in any technical or functional areas necessary to discharge its responsibilities or functions, it shall seek advice or assistance, as appropriate, from external expertise (such as a dedicated support organization (see below), universities or private consultants). The Regulatory Body must ensure that the external advisors are effectively independent from the operator to maintain the independence of the regulatory function (GSR Part 1, Req. 17). If this is not possible, then advice or assistance may be sought from other States or from international organizations whose expertise in the field concerned is well established and recognized.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6105390787124634}
+{"content": "First and foremost, enlist your wife or lover as a partner in Tao. A man cannot master ejaculation control with strangers. He needs a woman who is fully familiar with him and with the principles and practices involved. An understanding and patient partner serves a novice male as the Plain Girl served the Yellow Emperor, guaranteeing complete cooperation and a carefree relationship. Once a man has mastered the methods, he may apply them with any partner. Start out by practicing ejaculation control during the daytime and promising yourself the treat of an ejaculation later on that day or night. This makes it a lot easier to ignore the advice of that bleating voice as ejaculation approaches, for you may look forward to an emission during a second round later. Once you have learned to suppress ejaculation during daytime intercourse, try skipping the bribe of a later ejaculation, and start experimenting objectively with your physiological and psychological responses to intercourse without ejaculation. Take note of your physical vitality and mental alertness after sex without emission, take pride in your newfound self-control, and take pleasure in your partner’s ever-growing satisfaction with your sexual skills. When you have finally mastered both the methods and the mentality of ejaculation control, make it a permanent habit by adopting it as a form of birth control. Taking into account all the relevant factors discussed above, such as age, season, physical condition, etc., follow your own instincts and personal experience in determining your own ideal ejaculation frequency. Every five or six years, decrease the frequency of emission according to the same factors, without decreasing your frequency of intercourse. This will automatically adjust your sexual habits to suit the requirements of advancing age and guarantees sufficient stores of essence and energy to replenish the depletions associated with aging.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9123862385749817}
+{"content": "As a result of immunological and nucleic-acid screening of plasma donations for transfusion-transmissible viruses, and the incorporation of viral reduction processes during plasma fractionation, coagulation-factor concentrates (CFC) are now judged safe in terms of many known infectious agents, including hepatitis B and C viruses, HIV, and human T-cell lymphotropic virus. However, emerging pathogens could pose future threats, particularly those with blood-borne stages that are resistant to viral-inactivation steps in the manufacturing process, such as non-lipid-coated viruses. As outlined in this Review, better understanding of infectious diseases allows challenges from newly described agents of potential concern in the future to be anticipated, but the processes of zoonotic transmission and genetic selection or modification ensure that plasma-derived products will continue to be subject to infectious concerns. Manufacturers of plasma-derived CFC have addressed the issue of emerging infectious agents by developing recombinant products that limit the need for human plasma during production. Such recombinant products have extended the safety profile of their predecessors by ensuring that all reagents used for cell culture, purification steps, and stabilisation and storage buffers are completely independent of human plasma.\nAnimals Blood Coagulation Factors Communicable Diseases, Emerging Hemophilia A Humans Public Health Viruses", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8238114714622498}
+{"content": "Cellulose fiber (CF) paper is a low-cost, sustainable, and flexible substrate, which has gained increasing interest recently. Before practical usage, the functionalization of the pristine CF paper is indispensable to meet requirements of specific applications. Different from conventional surface modification or physical mixing methods, we report in situ growth of ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires (HAPNWs) with lengths larger than 10 μm on the CF paper. HAPNWs are radially aligned on the surface...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5573728680610657}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe eastern gray squirrel [Sciurus carolinensis], eastern fox squirrel [Sciurus niger], and American red squirrel [Tamiasciurus hudsonicus] all inhabit the boreal forests of Michigan and share a direct relationship as competitors for the same resources. The food-hoarding behavior of these species due to their competition aids in forest regeneration and seed dispersal. The goal of this study is to evaluate and compare the daily activity patterns of three these species to determine if their activity patterns differ from one another. It is hypothesized that the daily activity patterns of these species will not differ. Data for this study was gathered from Snapshot USA’s tree-mounted motion detecting camera traps which were deployed from September 2019 to October 2019, each collecting 400 camera nights of effort. They are positioned 0.5 meters off the ground, 200 meters from other cameras, in regular orientation (facing north,) and without bait. A chi square test was used to determine whether the three species display activity that is significant to any of three activity pattern categories or if the null hypothesis, stating that the data is not significant to any category, should be accepted and thus the species is cathemeral. The resulting p value of < 0.0005 for all three species demonstrates that the data is significant to an activity pattern category and the null hypothesis is rejected. Histograms created from the gathered data suggest that all three squirrel species have diurnal tendencies and there is no significant difference between their activity patterns. Measuring and comparing the daily activity patterns of the eastern gray squirrel, eastern fox squirrel, and American red squirrel is important for better understanding how these species relate to one another, the composition of forests due to their competitive food-hoarding behaviors, and the ecological and evolutionary factors that drive these squirrels’ behavior.\nClass Standing\nFreshman\nDepartment\nBiology\nFaculty Advisor\nDr. Diana Lafferty\nFaculty Advisor Email\ndlaffert@nmu.edu\nFaculty Advisor Department\nBiology\nDate\n2021\nRecommended Citation\nCash, Nicole M., \"Daily Activity Patterns of Michigan Forest Squirrels\" (2021).\nCelebration of Student Scholarship. 17. https://commons.nmu.edu/celebration_student_scholarship/17", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7510164976119995}
+{"content": "Abstrakt\nAlterations in the expression of the neuropeptide, galanin, were examined in micturition reflex pathways of rat after cyclophosphamide (CYP)-induced cystitis of variable duration: acute (4 h), intermediate (48 h), or chronic (10 days). In control animals, galanin expression was present in specific regions of the gray matter in the rostral lumbar and caudal lumbosacral spinal cord, including: (1) the dorsal commissure (DCM); (2) superficial dorsal horn; (3) the regions of the intermediolateral cell column (L1-L2) and the sacral parasympathetic nucleus (SPN, L6-S1); and (4) the lateral collateral pathway (LCP) in lumbosacral spinal segments. Densitometry analysis demonstrated significant decreases (P< or =0.01) in galanin immunoreactivity (IR) in these regions of the L1-S1 spinal cord after acute or intermediate CYP-induced cystitis. In contrast, increases (P< or =0.01) in galanin-IR were observed in the DCM, SPN, or LCP regions in the L6-S1 spinal segments in rats with chronic cystitis. No changes in the number of galanin-immunoreactive cells were observed in the L1-S1 dorsal root ganglia (DRG) after CYP-induced cystitis of any duration. A small percentage of bladder afferent cells (Fast-blue-labeled) in the DRG expressed galanin-IR in control rats; this was not altered with cystitis. Galanin-IR was observed encircling DRG cells after chronic cystitis. These changes may contribute to urinary bladder dysfunction, altered sensation, and referred somatic hyperalgesia after cystitis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9020023345947266}
+{"content": "In our prior post, we mentioned that the military may not enter into broad indemnification agreements with independent contractors for specific wartime projects. This report was based on the lawsuit brought by soldiers who were exposed to a dangerous chemical while serving in Iraq (sodium dichromate) and were led to believe that the material was harmless.\nA jury granted an $85 million award, which has not been paid, since the contractor KBR claimed that it was protected from legal actions through its indemnification clause. As such, the U.S. government would be responsible for paying the award.\nThis was ostensibly was another example of wasteful spending by military contractors, and even before the lawsuit began, Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) had been working on legislation to improve contracting practices and accountability for wartime projects. In December, the Senate adopted provisions of her Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform Act into its National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\nA press release from McCaskill’s office outlines the critical points of the bill, which the Senate has sent to the President for his signature. They include:\nWe hope that these provisions will prevent wasteful spending in the future and provide real accountability when negligent military contractors harm American soldiers.\nSources:\nOur monthly newsletter features about important and up-to-date veterans' law news, keeping you informed about the changes that matter.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8885261416435242}
+{"content": "Buy the Best Samsung Front Load Washing Machines at Bajaj Finserv EMI Store\nWhen it comes to the consumer electronics and home appliances industry, there are very few brands that can boast of a global presence. One brand, in particular, that has been synonymous with excellence, and offers best-in-class products is Samsung. In the Indian marketplace, Samsung has created a unique place for itself, and has become the go-to brand for a large section of the consumer base. Samsung offers an exciting range of front-load washing machines, and these models come with the latest features. Additionally, Samsung is renowned for its penchant for innovation, and these Samsung front-load washing machines are designed using cutting-edge technology. Available in multiple variants based on load capacity and features, these front-loaders come with high spin speeds and multiple wash programs. Additionally, the Samsung Ecobubble washing machine line is powered by artificial intelligence, and enhances your washing experience. You can find a wide array of washing machine models at the Bajaj Finserv EMI Store, and based on your requirements, budget and preference, you can choose a model, and purchase it on easy EMIs.\nAvail No Cost EMI offers on Samsung Front Load Washing Machines\nConsidering the fact that Samsung is a premium brand, and front-load washing machine models are inherently on the expensive side, the Samsung front-load washing machine price might make it unattainable for consumers from a low-income background. However, the Bajaj Finserv EMI Store extends multiple deals and alluring discounts that significantly reduce the costs involved. The EMI Store renders all purchases affordable and convenient through the no-cost EMI facility. By purchasing a Samsung front-load washing machine at no-cost EMIs, you won’t have to dip into your savings. Instead, you can pay for the washing machine in monthly instalments, without incurring additional expenses in the form of interest charges and processing fees. Another benefit of purchasing items from the EMI Store is the zero down payment provision on select models. By availing this facility, you can purchase your preferred Samsung washing machine without making any payment upfront.\nSamsung Front Load Washing Machines by Capacity available at Bajaj Finserv EMI Store\nSamsung washing machines of the front-load type are available in different sizes. Front-load washing machines come with multiple wash programs and wash modes. These washers are typically gentle on the fabric, while delivering optimum performance. Front-load washers also conserve water and energy, while these models can be stacked on dryers with ease. Furthermore, front-load washing machines are fully-automatic in nature, and can execute the wash cycle without the need for manual intervention. Thus, these models extend greater convenience while delivering a thorough and comprehensive wash.\nSamsung offers front-load washing machines in various load capacities. It is important that you know the ideal load capacity for yourself and your household before purchasing a model. While a front-load washing machine can take more load as compared to a top-load washing machine, it is vital that you are acutely aware of the load capacity you require. Once you understand your load requirement, you can use the filter provision at the EMI Store to customise your search. Thus, you can shortlist models based on your requirement, and purchase a front-load washing machine that you prefer, which also falls within your budget.\nTo ensure that you choose the right Samsung front-load washing machine, here is a quick breakdown of the load capacity in relation to the number of people living in your household.\nWashing Machines by Capacity\n6.1 - 7 kg\n- If you live with one or two other people (2-3 in total), then you can invest in a 7 kg washing machine. Thus, these washers are ideal for small families.\n7.1 - 8 kg\n- An 8 kg washing machine is recommended for medium-sized families (3-4 members). These washers can also cater to up to five people at any given time.\n8.1 - 9 kg\n- A washing machine with a 9 kg load capacity is a high-end model, and is ideal for joint or large families with more than five individuals. These washing machines are also perfect for shared apartments, or in buildings with shared washing machines. You can also invest in a 9 kg washing machine if you live in a co-working space.\nLess than 6.1 kg\n- A washing machine with a 6 kg load capacity is recommended for bachelors, apartments with 1-2 people, and for couples.\nSelect the Samsung front-load washing machine that you prefer, and buy the washer at no-cost EMIs by using the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card. Once you place the order at the EMI Store, your new washing machine will be delivered to your address within 24 hours.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9796006083488464}
+{"content": "The UK chemical industry is a major producer of products for everyday use in households, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and construction. The industry has to comply with strict legislation and regulations to ensure safety.\nFor example, to avoid damage or incidents involving hazardous substances at work or during transport, the European Union (EU) has adopted the CLP Regulation. This law applies to substances that are considered carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR). These particular chemicals are classified in different categories depending on their properties. The regulation lists these hazards and lists the corresponding requirements for labelling containers with certain statements – statements of compatibility with other materials used in work activities among others.\nThe EU also regulates the supply of chemicals by distinguishing between substances that can be sold without restriction (e.g.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.963112473487854}
+{"content": "Posted on October 3, 2021 at 5:11 PM\nAndroid users are advised to take extra caution when using their devices because of a recent malware detected. The malware comes in the form of a genuine notification at first, but users who adhere to the instructions provided therein end up incurring losses.\nThe notifications sent to Android users are urging them to install a security update. However, unknown to the users, these security updates are not authentic, as those who choose to install them end up installing malware into their android device. TechRadar issued a report on this malware.\nFluBot Malware Detected\nThe FluBot malware is the hacking tool in question that threat actors have issued to target android devices. This malware has been making rounds recently because of its mode operation and the great lengths the hackers have gone to trick users into installing it on their devices.\nCert NZ, a computer emergency response team, based in New Zealand, issues a warning to android users urging them to be cautious of clicking on the link that will lead them to the FluBot installation page. The warning states that the notification that urges users to install this malware creates a false sense of urgency. Those who later install the malware do so without knowing that it will cause them harm.\nThe warning that comes with this notification states that “Your device is infected with the FluBot malware. Android has detected that your device has been infected.” This message tricks users into installing the malware on their devices.\nSince the malware was detected, it has compromised many devices of Android users in New Zealand, which has prompted cybersecurity companies to publish reports that notify users of this malware and how it operates.\nMany android users have received this FluBot installation malware, which leaves them with malware that compromises their devices, and leads to sensitive data being accessed or compromised by these hackers.\nThe FluBot malware is sophisticated in regards to how it operates. The malware is a software hacking tool that has been designed to steal sensitive data. The data stolen by hackers using this malware ranges from login details such as passwords and other account credentials of financial apps and software installed in android devices.\nAndroid users are being urged to maintain vigilance when using their devices because of the increased malware reports that target these devices. The FluBot malware is the recent one that has been used to target Android users.\nThe Google Play Store has been making headlines in recent weeks because of fraudulent applications luring users to install them. Those who download these applications unknowingly and grant them the necessary permissions end up dealing with compromised systems.\nA report issued towards the end of last month revealed the use of a trojan tool used GriftHorse. This trojan infected around 200 applications. Furthermore, the software had advanced systems that enabled it to bypass the security clearance issued by Google Play Store.\nFluBot Malware has Changed Tactics\nUsers have used this type of malware to target a wide range of different devices. However, it is specific to devices that use the Android operating system.\nHowever, malware has been developed to start attracting smartphones through spam messages. It has also stolen contacts from some infected devices. Once the malware has been deployed on the device, it urges the user to grant it additional permissions that will give it access to various phone functionalities.\nOne of the critical functionalities that the android device can affect is the Accessibility service. This will give it access to the android device and thus end up compromising the device.\nOnce it gains access to the device’s functionality service, it can operate in the background and do all the compromised functionalities without the user noticing. By the time the user detects that the malware is installed on the device, it has already done extensive damage.\nAs mentioned, the FluBot malware compromises the user’s device by sending a notification to this device. Hence, the safest thing that a user can do is disregard any notifications that appear suspicious and those that have not been sent from Google’s official accounts.\nMoreover, a user has also been advised not to download anything on their devices. To keep a device safe, one has also been advised to only download applications that have been listed on the Google Play Store.\nThe mode of operation of the FluBot malware is similar to what is used by the SOVA malware. The SOVA malware was used to infect a wider range of applications in the US and Spain. Among the affected applications were shopping, banking and crypto wallet applications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5626379251480103}
+{"content": "OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Fresh from a unique internship at Oak Ridge this past summer, Sierra Generette began a new full-time position this week serving as EM cleanup contractor UCOR’s lead on environmental justice matters.\nEnvironmental justice refers to the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, when it comes to development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.\nGenerette initially joined UCOR through a Mentorship for Environmental Scholars (MES) Program internship after completing her bachelor’s degree in May. The MES Program provides opportunities to students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, like her alma mater North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina.\nWith a degree in environmental science and certifications in waste management, Generette first took on an internship assignment as part of an engineering team focused on stabilizing a former research reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. However, discussions with leadership revealed her strong interest in environmental justice.\n“Sierra’s passion for environmental justice came through loud and clear during her two-month internship,” Ken Rueter, UCOR president and CEO, said. “Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the topic attracted management’s attention and convinced us that she was right for the job of helping to ensure our alignment with the Administration and DOE’s goals related to environmental justice.”\nOak Ridge leadership asked Generette to review the current approach on several ongoing projects and provide her perspective. She returned after quickly reading hundreds of pages of technical data and provided a concise, insightful summary of potential approaches and improvements.\nGenerette’s work on the review led to greater responsibilities, including a presentation about those topics to leadership from EM and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.\n“Our goal is to ensure that people within the minority or low-income population are safe and protected and not burdened by environmental insults,” Generette said. “When there are environmental concerns, the public should be made aware and have a voice. I see my job as being a bridge between UCOR and the public, particularly the minority community.”\nWith cleanup advancing across Oak Ridge, EM wants to ensure the entire community benefits from its work. Generette’s addition to the team ensures that always remains in focus.\n“Including more minorities in our workforce encourages innovation and fresh thinking in our approach to environmental cleanup,” Generette said.\nTo receive the latest news and updates about the Office of Environmental Management, submit your e-mail address.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8106540441513062}
+{"content": "Abstract :\nBackground Hepcidin controls iron homeostasis by inducing the degradation of the iron efflux protein, ferroportin (FPN1), and subsequently reducing serum iron levels. Hepcidin expression is influenced by multiple factors, including iron stores, ineffective erythropoiesis, and inflammation. However, the interactions between these factors under thalassemic condition remain unclear. This study aimed to determine the hypoferremic and transcriptional responses of iron homeostasis to acute inflammatory induction by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in thalassemic (Hbb.sup.th3 .sup./+ ) mice with/without parenteral iron loading with iron dextran. Methods Wild type and Hbb.sup.th3 .sup./+ mice were intramuscularly injected with 5 mg of iron dextran once daily for two consecutive days. After a 2-week equilibration, acute inflammation was induced by an intraperitoneal injection of a single dose of 1 [micro]g/g body weight of LPS. Control groups for both iron loading and acute inflammation received equal volume(s) of saline solution. Blood and tissue samples were collected at 6 hours after LPS (or saline) injection. Iron parameters and mRNA expression of hepcidin as well as genes involved in iron transport and metabolism in wild type and Hbb.sup.th3 .sup./+ mice were analyzed and compared by Kruskal-Wallis test with pairwise Mann-Whitney U test. Results We found the inductive effects of LPS on liver IL-6 mRNA expression to be more pronounced under parenteral iron loading. Upon LPS administration, splenic erythroferrone (ERFE) mRNA levels were reduced only in iron-treated mice, whereas, liver bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP6) mRNA levels were decreased under both control and parenteral iron loading conditions. Despite the altered expression of the aforementioned hepcidin regulators, the stimulatory effect of LPS on hepcidin mRNA expression was blunt in iron-treated Hbb.sup.th3 .sup./+ mice. Contrary to the blunted hepcidin response, LPS treatment suppressed FPN1 mRNA expression in the liver, spleen, and duodenum, as well as reduced serum iron levels of Hbb.sup.th3 .sup./+ mice with parenteral iron loading. Conclusion Our study suggests that a hypoferremic response to LPS-induced acute inflammation is maintained in thalassemic mice with parenteral iron loading in a hepcidin-independent manner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6972100138664246}
+{"content": "A Community Companion Home (CCH) offers people with intellectual disabilities a safe and nurturing home and the opportunity to socialize and engage with their communities. Participants live in the home of a family licensed and trained by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).\nThe DDS provides training, monitoring and oversight to households applying for a CCH license. Once a family is approved, DDS facilitates a matching process based on lifestyle, personal preferences and needs and develops a transition plan. Families receive training and support as well as a tax-free room and board rate established by DSS and a tax-free monthly stipend from DDS to cover additional costs of care for each individual with intellectual disability who lives in their home.\nLicensees accept the responsibility for caring for one individual. After a successful one year period, that capacity may increase up to three based on regional guidelines.\nLearn More: Individuals can apply using these application forms (English or Spanish). An application can also be sent via email or by calling toll-free at 1- 866-433-8192. Application forms should be submitted to: Department of Developmental Services Eligibility Unit 460 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5584676265716553}
+{"content": "This paper presents a semantic analysis of indirect speech reports. The analysis aims to explain a combination of two phenomena. Firstly, there are true utterances of sentences of the form α said that φ which are used to report an utterance u of a sentence wherein φ’s content is not u’s content. This implies that in uttering a single sentence, one can say several things. Secondly, when the complements of these reports (and indeed, these reports themselves) are placed in conjunctions, (...) the conjunctions are typically infelicitous. I argue that this combination of phenomena can be explained if speech reports report (perhaps contingent) parts of the contents of the sentences reported. (shrink)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7366642951965332}
+{"content": "Blog\nMindfulness is about being aware of your present experience with acceptance - being conscious of what you're doing, seeing and experiencing - whether that's tying your shoelaces, walking on the beach, or sitting quietly being present without the usual distractions (including phones and technology) while being aware of feelings as they arise as the observer without being overwhelmed by them. Mindfulness is often mistaken as mediation - which in basic terms is about quietening the mind.\nMindfulne…\nOver the last few months I’ve been constantly reminded of our shared social challenge of increasing levels of anxiety; average anxiety levels are reaching new highs as we set out to multi-task even more, managing the 24:7 distractions of being on and the ever-present pressures of having it all and being successful. Your health is the most important factor in your life, without it, you will struggle to lead a fulfilling life.\nI personally know what it’s like to completely lose your health havin…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8608938455581665}
+{"content": "Abstract\nDietary fructans may worsen gastrointestinal symptoms in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The aim of the study was to determine whether gut microbiome composition and function are associated with childhood IBS fructan-induced symptoms. The faecal samples from 38 children aged 7-17 years were analyzed for fructan sensitivity.\nAt baseline, 17 fructan-sensitive (vs 21 fructan-tolerant) subjects had lower alpha diversity (q < 0.05) and were enriched in the genus Holdermania. In contrast, fructan-tolerant subjects were enriched in 14 genera from the class Clostridia. During the fructan diet, fructan-sensitive (vs tolerant) subjects were enriched in both Agathobacter (P = 0.02) and Cyanobacteria (P = 0.0001). In contrast, fructan-tolerant subjects were enriched in three genera from the Clostridia class. Comparing the fructan with maltodextrin diet, fructan-sensitive subjects had a significantly increased relative abundance of Bifidobacterium (P = 0.02), while fructan-tolerant subjects had increased Anaerostipes (P = 0.03) during the fructan diet. Only fructan-sensitive subjects had a trend towards increased predicted β-fructofuranosidase during the fructan vs maltodextrin diet.\nConclusion: Fructan-sensitive children with IBS demonstrate different distinct gut microbiome signatures. These microbiome signatures may be used for IBS diagnostics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.816138505935669}
+{"content": "A new study has called for greater support to be provided for released offenders to reduce the risk of suicide.\nThere has often been much focus on the need to reduce the risk of suicide in prisons. However, research into suicides by former inmates is “underinvestigated,” according to a new study published in\nSociology of Health and Illness.\nResearchers from the University of Plymouth Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry in the UK – supported by the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care South West Peninsula – investigated the issue.\nReleased prisoners are often cited as a high-risk group in relation to suicide. A study published in 2007 on released US inmates found the risk of suicide was particularly high during the first 2 weeks.\nEarlier this year,\nMedical News Today also reported how the large scale of deaths of former inmates was due to drug and alcohol abuse.\nIn the UK, statistics shows the age-adjusted risk of suicide for male offenders leaving prison is eight times the national average. In addition, over a quarter of fatal suicides occur within the first 4 weeks of release.\nSuicides are also common for those under probation service supervision, with almost a quarter of deaths classified as suicide, often through violent means.\nThe individuals most at risk are those frequently in and out of prison; these individuals are also known as ‘”revolvers” and “churners.” The constant change between life in prison and life in society can be challenging, and these repeat offenders can often fall between the cracks of society with little to no supervision and support at hand.\nTo investigate, researchers interviewed 35 male offenders aged 18-52. Interviews were conducted in a semi-structured format and took place 1 week prior to their release and approximately 6 weeks after.\nIt was found the majority of prisoners experienced troubled personal lives; many reported histories of family breakdown or abandonment as a child, physical abuse or neglect and excessive drug and alcohol abuse in their family homes.\nAll interviewees reported recent personal problems, and just over half of the group – 18 of the 35 – had attempted suicide at some point in their lives. Those in this category could be divided into two groups: those who had attempted suicide multiple times and those who had only done so as a “one off.”\nIt was found that former prisoners who had attempted suicide multiple times felt less in control of their situation and used less violent means. In contrast, individuals who had only attempted suicide once were more premeditated and used violent methods that were much more likely to result in a fatality.\nResearchers found a lack of association between suicide attempts and previous life experience. Many former prisoners with no record of attempted suicide had suffered similarly traumatic experiences to those who had attempted suicide.\nTo create an effective support structure, the study recommends the incorporation of not only primary and secondary health care but support from drug and alcohol health care professionals. Also, greater aid is required for released inmates to deal with accommodation, employment and relationship issues.\nProf. Richard Byng, from the University of Plymouth Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, hopes the research will see authorities examining the existing structure for released prisoners. He says:\n“Care for those at risk of suicide will require not only a full assessment of risks and their needs, but also an acute understanding of where an individual is on the pathway to suicide. Our study suggests that there is a group of high-risk individuals with no previous attempt at suicide for whom identification and engagement is critical.”\nUnder current arrangements in the UK, prisoners with sentences of less than 1 year receive minimal pre-release planning and no support by probation officers in the community.\nThis study follows on from the team’s previous work in 2012, which was the first to systematically examine health care received by offenders across the criminal justice system in the UK. In similar fashion, the study found the existing structure contributed to poor ongoing access to mental health support.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6515066027641296}
+{"content": "Individuals are the source of most innovative ideas, but teams of people working together are an organization's best instruments for turning those ideas into marketable products and services. You, as a manager, must learn how to act in this setting--where you cannot be the boss--finding a collaborative way to contribute and support your colleagues. This chapter teaches you that skill.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7907233238220215}
+{"content": "Explore our latest Perspective - Healthcare: The case for inclusion\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the disparities that exist among many different groups of people, and the need for greater healthcare equality has never been more relevant. The traditional ‘one size fits all’ approach to health insurance is outdated, as customers demand a more personalised approach which meets their diverse set of needs. For too long, benefits have failed to evolve in recognising elements of health which have historically been seen as taboo or inadvertently discriminated against including race, sexual orientation, disability, mental health, gender or any other distinct category. To explore this topic in more detail we were joined by a panel of market leading voices including Dame Inga Beale, Portfolio Director and Former CEO, Lloyd’s of London and Tony Wood, Senior Partner, UK & Ireland Managing Director Mercer Marsh Benefits who shared their views and personal experiences on why inclusion matters, and the crucial role IPMI healthcare benefits play in creating more diverse workplaces of the future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998799562454224}
+{"content": "Here's another reason to opt for 100% organic cotton sheets for your bed: They can help you stay healthier during cold and flu season. When someone is sick, it's important to regularly wash the bedding they are sleeping on, since the sheets can harbor illness-causing germs. All-cotton sheets are the only kind that can withstand being washed in hot water with special disinfecting detergents. Synthetic blends can shrink and wear out quickly, and should be avoided.\nANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7617594599723816}
+{"content": "18.08.2021\nIn July, gross advertising pressure reached CHF 369.3 million. This represents an increase of 11.3% compared to July of the previous year. Overall, advertising pressure YTD remains slightly higher than the previous year (+1.1%).\nDespite an observable recovery from the coronavirus-led decline of last year, a summer slump is still apparent. Advertising pressure was significantly reduced compared to the previous month (-14.5%). Looking back at previous years shows that the summer slump was particularly noticeable in 2018 (-33.5%). 2019 (-16.4%) and 2020 (-18.4%) experienced declines similar to those of this year.\nDevelopment of Advertising Pressure as per July 2021 in million francs (gross)\nMedia (+140.6%), energy (+51.9%), and cosmetics and toiletries (+34.6%) are among July’s top 3 industry winners.\nJuly brought no changes to the YTD top 3 industry ranking. The ranking remains identical to the previous month.\nRetail, food, and initiatives & campaigns remain in the top 3.\nAdditionally, the\nleisure, gastronomy, tourism sector, which in previous years had always maintained a place in the top 3, saw greater advertising pressure in July, with an increase of 32.6% compared to last year. It remains to be seen whether this sector can fight its way back to the top 3 by the end of this year. The same is true of finance, which showed clear gains in July (+20.4%).\nOnly 6 of 21 sectors showed declines in July compared to the same month last year. Percentage-wise, the\ntobacco industry showed the biggest reduction (-37.2%). In absolute terms, it continues to lag behind in last place. However, advertising pressure in this sector is still 32.1% above the value from 2020 (YTD).\nThe remaining reductions are in the single-digit percentage range, which accounts for the overall increase.\nThe top advertisers and most widely advertised products and services (excluding range, image and collective categories) in July\nMedia Mix for the month of July\nCopyright 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9536231160163879}
+{"content": "The physical security of electrical generation, transmission, and distribution sites is critical. The potential risks of a security failure are clear: disruption to service, damage to equipment, and intruder fatalities.\nTo prevent costly incidents and meet the National Electrical Reliability Commission’s Critical Infrastructure Protection regulations (NERC CIP-014), electrical utilities need reliable, cost-effective physical security solutions. For these solutions to be a success, they must: Reliably detect and deter would-be intruders. Enhance intrusion assessment and response capabilities. Secure remote and unmanned sites. Avoid operator fatigue by minimizing nuisance alarms.\nThis article focuses on the final requirement, minimizing nuisance alarms through proper site management and the adoption of new security technologies, including perimeter intrusion detection sensors, video analytics, and sensor fusion technology.\nNuisance Alarms Lead to Complacency Nuisance alarms are alarms that are generated when the site’s security system is functioning correctly but is being triggered by non-threat stimuli, which may include wind or other severe weather, nearby human or animal activity, or wind-induced vegetation movement. For operators, even a relatively low nuisance alarm rate (NAR) can lead to problems: Complacency from security operators, characterized by slower response times, general system distrust, or by missing real alarms overlooked in the digital clutter. Costs associated with remote sites whose limited connectivity may reduce the effectiveness of remote assessment tools. Increased maintenance costs for ongoing repair and calibration. Security Starts the Perimeter At most sites, a well-maintained security fence provides the first line of defense, typically at least eight feet in height, and made of heavy gauge chain link or welded mesh fabric. Unfortunately, most fences can only keep out casual or opportunistic intruders – a determined intruder can cut, climb, lift, or otherwise bypass the fence in seconds. Adding a perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) augments the effectiveness of the existing fence by providing valuable detection capabilities. Connected to the site’s alarm systems, PIDS can notify off-site security personnel of the intrusion and engage automated deterrence mechanisms such as the strobing of lights at the fence line, increased illumination of the overall site, or using public address systems to provide audible warnings. Regardless of deterrence mechanism, the goals are the same: dissuade or at least slow down the intruder to provide valuable time for remote security personnel to assess the situation and take appropriate action.\nSenstar advertisement in the issue: “Senstar™. Protecting electrical utilities for 40 years“", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5569586753845215}
+{"content": "June 21, 2016\nby Oral Health Anesthesia Progress – The stress that oral surgery patients experience during a procedure can cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure during operations. To avoid these side effects, surgeons often request sedation or general anesthesia for their patients. However, finding the right dose of anesthetic can be its own challenge, especially when the dosage needed for each patient can vary greatly.\nAn article published in the current issue of the journal\nAnesthesia Progress found that male patients required a lower dosage of a sedative than female patients during oral surgery. This finding is consistent with general anesthesia knowledge, which suggests that females emerge from sedation earlier than males. The researchers were able to establish this finding by using an objective assessment tool known as the bispectral index (or BIS), which allowed them to evaluate sedation levels by a special form of brain wave monitoring beyond merely monitoring the patient’s breathing and reactions during surgery.\nFull text of the article “Female Patients Require a Higher Propofol Infusion Rate for Sedation,”\nAnesthesia Progress, Vol. 63, No. 2, 2016, is now available at http://www.anesthesiaprogress.org/doi/full/10.2344/0003-3006-63.2.67. About Anesthesia Progress", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.620244026184082}
+{"content": "Over 64 hectares of land within ten miles of Durham City will be used to plant thousands of new trees by 2023.\nThe aim of the programme is to make County Durham carbon neutral by 2050, in line with national policy. Furthermore, it aims to “conserve and restore the network of woodlands and strengthen resilience against diseases.”\nThe development has come through a partnership between Durham County Council, the Forestry Commission, the Woodland Trust, Northwoods and The Durham Woodland Revival project.\nThe project began last year, and is expected to conclude in 2023, by which time over a £1 million will have been invested. Funding comes from the council, as well as from other sources, such as the National Lottery, who contributed over £430,000.\nCounty Durham has an average of 6% of forest cover, less than half the national average of 13%. However, this is partly explained because the area includes swathes of protected moorland which are designated as ‘Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, including sections of the North Pennines.\nMoorlands, or Peatlands, to use the technical term, are far better than trees for carbon storage. Globally, it is estimated that peatlands, which cover just 3% of the earth’s land surface, store over two times as much carbon as all standing forests, which take up over 30%.\nNevertheless, it is estimated that the trees would be able to store nearly 25,000 tonnes of carbon. For context, between 2018 and 2019, the County produced 56,139 tonnes of carbon, which was 11.5% less than the previous year.\nThe project builds on the council’s broader programme of planting trees, which has seen over 950,000 trees planted since 2009. Furthermore, a recent pledge committed the council to plant a tree per pupil within the county, meaning nearly 70,000 additional trees will be planted over the next few years.\nPhotograph: valePerzolla via Flickr and Creative Commons", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9316246509552002}
+{"content": "The determination of (14)C in aragonite (CaCO(3)) decomposed thermally to CO(2) using an yttrium-aluminum-garnet doped neodymium laser is reported. Laser decomposition accelerator mass spectrometry (LD-AMS) measurements reproduce AMS determinations of (14)C from the conventional reaction of aragonite with concentrated phosphoric acid. The lack of significant differences between these sets of measurements indicates that LD-AMS radiocarbon dating can overcome the significant fractionation that has been observed during stable isotope (C and O) laser decomposition analysis of different carbonate minerals. The laser regularly converted nearly 30% of material removed into CO(2) despite it being optimized for ablation, where laser energy breaks material apart rather than chemically altering it. These results illustrate promise for using laser decomposition on the front-end of AMS systems that directly measure CO(2) gas. The feasibility of such measurements depends on (1) the improvement of material removal and/or CO(2) generation efficiency of the laser decomposition system and (2) the ionization efficiency of AMS systems measuring continuously flowing CO(2).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6111197471618652}
+{"content": "Altium Insights: An inflated future?\nFew topics spark fiercer debate in macro circles these days than the outlook for inflation.\nBetween the distortive effects of pandemic supply chain disruption, the expected surge in consumer spending as COVID-related restrictions recede, and the unprecedentedly stimulative macro policy environment, economists around the world predict a rise in global inflation as the global economy recovers from the pandemic.\nWill post-pandemic reflation become inflation?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8625602126121521}
+{"content": "Hard data indicate a positive start to Q2, and we expect the economy to\nstrengthen further through the summer. While a relatively slow vaccination program raises downside risks to activity, Norway is continuing to reopen and Covid cases are falling. A large savings buffer, rising oil prices, and strong external goods demand should support a strong, consumer-led rebound. What you will learn about:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8915418982505798}
+{"content": "As an animal model, rat schistosomiasis mansoni has provided considerable knowledge of immune mechanisms involved in the expulsion of worms and in a subsequent development of immunity to reinfection. Although it is clear that ADCC mechanisms participate in immunity to reinfection; the nature of the cytokines involved in immunity is unknown. To analyse the pattern of cytokines involved, the mRNA levels of different cytokines were assessed by RT-PCR as they occur within tissues during the course of infection. In spleens from infected rats, a significant elevation in IL-2 and IL-5 mRNA was observed during the early phase of infection (day 7). Analysis of pulmonary cytokine responses showed a dramatic increase in IL-4 and IL-5 on day 7. This was accompanied with a low but significant increase in IL-2 (day 11) and IL-12 (day 7) in the absence of augmented IFN-gamma expression. The cytokine expression patterns of draining lymph nodes (LN) from infected rats showed a significant increase of IL-2, IL-4 and IL-5 on day 21. Analysis of IL-10 expression showed exclusively a significant increase in LN on day 11, IFN-gamma mRNA was not detected in any tissue sample. Thus, rats develop a predominately Th2-type cytokine response during a primary infection which may be involved at least in part, in the expression of immunity against Schistosoma mansoni infection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9711825251579285}
+{"content": "Wraparound supports refers to those services that help youth facing challenges become self-sufficient and thrive. These might include: education and workforce training, vocational rehabilitation, health and mental health services, food, housing, transportation, childcare, mentoring, and counseling. It is critical to coordinate these services and supports across systems, customizing them for each youth. Young people also need to be consistently supported by a caring, competent adult to help them navigate programs and services.\nResources July 31, 2018\nBrendan Klein examines the challenges rural communities face when it comes to providing quality afterschool programs for youth.\nJuly 18, 2018\nTrevor Fronius discusses what Nebraska is doing to address the challenges of youth disconnected from traditional social networks.\nJune 19, 2018\nJesse Kannam discusses how summer learning programs can curtail learning loss and also support youth in other important ways.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7097707390785217}
+{"content": "The kinetochore is a multi-complex structure that helps attach chromosomes to spindle microtubules, ensuring accurate chromosome segregation during cell division. Kinetochores are thought to be evolutionarily conserved, but which components are conserved is unclear. Here, the authors report that some members of the fungal phylum of Basidomycota lack many conventional kinetochore linker proteins. Instead, they possess a human Ki67-like protein that bridges the outer part of the kinetochore to centromere DNA, which may compensate for the loss of a conventional linker.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.693371057510376}
+{"content": "Today, constituent expectations have never been higher. The exceptional digital experiences they encounter on a daily basis from for-profit brands such as Amazon, Netflix, and Starbucks are now expected across the board—even from nonprofits.\nConstituents are seeking experiences that are seamless, relevant, contextual, and in real-time. With more nonprofits than ever before competing for supporters in the same space or supporting similar causes, nonprofits are increasingly prioritizing the constituent experience as a way to cut through the noise and differentiate their organizations from those of their peers.\nSo how can you create meaningful experiences that attract and retain long-term support for your cause?\nTransforming constituent engagement with CDP and Interaction Studio for nonprofits\nToday, leading nonprofits are transforming the constituent experience by making sure they meet their constituents’ expectations for how they want to be engaged. To do so, they’re investing in strategies that ensure their constituents are:\nKnown:regardless of the device or channel they’re engaging on Recognized and remembered:by making sure engagements are personalized, connected across all touchpoints and departments, and in context to their relationship and giving history Making an impact:by providing constituents with powerful data that spotlights the contributions and impact they’ve made\nThe key to achieving this? Building a 360-degree view of your constituents with help from Salesforce CDP and Interaction Studio for nonprofits.\nCDP, DMP, MDM, CRM … Huh?\nYep, the tech industry loves their acronyms. So what exactly is a CDP, and how does it differ from other common systems like a CRM or MDM system. Let’s start with some definitions:\nCRM: Customer relationship management systems focus on managing your organization’s relationships and interactions with constituents. A CRM system helps front-line teams manage how they connect and interact with constituents. CRM systems help you stay connected to constituents, streamline processes, and improve profitability. If you’re already up and running on the Salesforce platform, your Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is your complete constituent relationship management (CRM) solution. MDM: Master Data Management solutions play a role in larger companies. They are often seen when a company has multiple systems capturing and maintaining data like customer or product data. In the case of customer data, MDM solutions are focused on building a “golden” customer record, aimed at keeping customer data clean and consistent across these systems. CDP: Customer Data Platform. Like MDM solutions, CDP solutions are focused on bringing customer data together from multiple systems. However, CDP solutions are focused on combining constituents and behavior to support targeted marketing: They enable cross-system customer matching and also combine associated behavioral data to enable intelligent segmentation, targeting, and personalization. DMP: Data Management Platform, solutions are generally applied for digital ad targeting. These tools focus on second and third-party data, including broader behavioral or demographic data available from third-party providers. This data is then used to generate highly targeted digital audiences. These tools rely heavily on third-party cookies to identify behavioral data. Recent changes in this space announced by Apple and Google have severely restricted the use of third-party cookies. This is expected to significantly reduce the effectiveness of these tools. This is one reason CDPs are becoming more important. Interaction Studio: Supports Real-Time Interaction Management. This allows nonprofits to deliver relevant and engaging constituent experiences in real-time based on constituents’ interactions with your website, CRM, and event management tools. You’ll be able to combine in-depth constituent insights with AI to deliver personalized, cross-channel experiences at any point in their constituent journey. CDP for nonprofits\nSo now that we know the basics, how can nonprofits make the most of CDP? If you have multiple systems capturing either constituent data or behavioral data that is important for segmentation and targeting, a CDP should be considered. Some of the features a CDP provides include:\nBuild a single view of constituents:With Salesforce CDP, you’ll be able to combine customer and behavioral data from multiple systems (including multiple Salesforce instances) and match constituents across systems using a variety of approaches (name, email, phone, address etc). This tool helps you to quickly consolidate cross-system constituent information to help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of your constituents. Enrich constituent data:Enhance this understanding by loading additional activities such as donations, event attendance, web browsing activity, and email/direct mail engagement into this consolidated view. You can also enrich constituent data by leveraging tools such as Merkle Merkury to incorporate additional profiling insights like income, gender, and selected interests. Enable intelligent self-serve segmentation:Once the CDP has combined cross-system insights for constituents, the true power of the CDP can be unleashed. Salesforce CDP provides powerful segmentation tools that enable your marketing teams with in-depth constituent engagement activity. They can accurately segment and target audiences across a variety of channels including email, web, mobile, digital ads, and direct mail. Send insights to NPSP:All information collected in Salesforce CDP can be seamlessly integrated into NPSP, helping you present a comprehensive 360-degree view of your constituents to front-line teams. The CDP also provides a great alternative for storing large volume activity that you may not want to store in NPSP. Examples include historical donations and web browsing activity. This history can be archived to CDP to ensure your teams can see all the relevant details about a constituent without cluttering your CRM. Interaction Studio for nonprofits\nInteraction Studio enables you to take constituent personalization to the next level. This tool is focused on delivering real-time engagement to your constituents.\nListen to your constituents across any channel:Interaction Studio provides a great toolset to enable you to listen and categorize constituent activity across your website, mobile apps, and other frontline systems. Identify constituents and accounts across your channels:With Interaction Studio, you’ll be able to match anonymous and known constituents to named profiles, tailor constituent identity-matching policies, and build more accurate constituent records. This includes effective ways to link constituent activity across all devices to ensure your insights stay relevant. Lead with data-driven insights:Use real-time segmentation and AI to deliver relevant recommendations and experiences that inspire constituents to take action. Effectively engage with constituents:Guide and nurture your constituents by triggering relevant interactions in real-time when and where they prefer. Whether that’s via web personalization, email, paid advertising, or by informing your frontline teams about important actions. CDP and Interaction Studio: better together\nWhile both of these solutions can help provide the “expected experience” for constituents, the real magic lies in a combination of the two.\nBy pairing Interaction Studio’s real-time listening, engagement, and AI-driven recommendations with Salesforce CDP’s advanced matching, segmentation, and cross-system insights you’ll be able to more effectively engage with your constituents—whenever, wherever, and however they prefer.\nCase study: Be The Match\nWe recently sat down with our friends from Be The Match to walk through how they’re leveraging Marketing Cloud to deliver next-level engagement.\nKaren Barnaby, MHA, Senior Manager, Member Engagement & Experience at Be The Match, walked us through some challenges they were facing before implementing their Marketing Cloud solution. They included:\nData management:As a large and maturing organization, their data was spread across many business units and verticals. Keeping this data clean and organized, with minimal duplicates was a huge challenge. Nurturing constituents:Donors typically join the registry as college students, but often aren’t called upon to donate for years. Keeping constituents engaged throughout their long lifecycle as a donor was vital in furthering Be The Match’s mission. Segmenting audiences:To build trust, increase engagement, and shorten the decision-making time, Be The Match needed a way to accurately segment constituents across their database.\nSince implementing Marketing Cloud, Be The Match has transitioned from a “one size fits all” marketing approach to a core data model that allows their teams to accurately segment their audience and build personalized journeys. The result? Timely, engaging, and relevant experiences for each and every constituent.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9794718027114868}
+{"content": "In Ireland, mussels are widely distributed on all coasts with Mytilus edulis, Mytilus galloprovinicialis and hybrids of both species found on the west and south coasts of Ireland while M. edulis is found on the east coast. Anecdotically it appears that performance of mussels at various sites is variable but causes for this have not been investigated. This is the first study to investigate the health status of mussels in Ireland.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5094822645187378}
+{"content": "Municipalities allowing licensed cannabis in their jurisdiction offers California communities many benefits: additional tax revenue, increased product safety, and a successful shift away from the black market into a more transparent and controlled environment. Over $1 billion in California tax revenues have already flowed from the licensed industry, demonstrating at least one of the potential benefits of this transition.\nHowever, even as the state and its municipalities are beginning to emerge into the post-pandemic world, the coming era will still confront many California communities with challenges in regulating cannabis. At this point, only a quarter of cannabis is moving through fully licensed channels. Over 80% of licenses granted are still provisional. Various forms of governmental support of the industry, including PPP loans and other subsidies, are now complicating the financial regulatory landscape, as local agencies continue the hard work of developing, implementing, and enforcing cannabis regulations with limited staff and resources.\nInfocast’s third annual\nCalifornia Cannabis Control Virtual Conference empowers local government officials and law enforcement agencies to provide an effective and safe regulatory framework for this growing industry. This remarkable get-together will provide a thorough briefing on policy changes, including the consolidation of the state’s three licensing agencies into the Department of Cannabis Control. Attend to gain the resources and knowledge necessary to operate from a policy perspective, including best practices and lessons learned from law enforcement strategies and tactics, new tax frameworks and monitoring systems, and feedback from communities that have developed cannabis fire, building, zoning and land-use policies. All in all, we hope to continue the success of the two previous meetings in building a forum where municipal representatives can learn from each other about how to confront the challenges and seize the opportunities of regulating licensed cannabis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9021092653274536}
+{"content": "Samenvatting\nBackground: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with heterogeneous and diverse symptoms. A diagnosis is challenging when patients experience psychotic symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate the pattern of psychotic symptoms in patients with OCD.\nMethods: Using semi-structured clinical interviews, 185 patients meeting the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for OCD were selected. The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) and the Scale for the Assessment of Positive/Negative Symptoms (SAPS/SANS) were used to measure the OCD severity and insight levels and the pattern of psychotic symptoms, respectively. Characteristics of patients with and without psychotic experiences were compared.\nResults: A total of 38 patients (20.5%) displayed psychotic symptoms. Delusions were observed in 63.2% of these patients, while in 13.2% of them, delusions were accompanied with negative symptoms. Men, those aged between 18 and 34 years, less educated, and singles displayed significantly higher rates of psychotic symptoms. The mean Y-BOCS score (26.42 +/- 5.07) was significantly higher in patients with psychotic symptoms than in those without (24.97 +/- 6.38).\nConclusion: The results showed that in OCD patients, psychotic symptoms are more common in young (", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9507913589477539}
+{"content": "Indonesia targets zero carbon emissions by 2060 but the country is still heavily dependent on dirty energy, and policies are not friendly to the development of renewable energy.\nThe initiative aims to reduce 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and improve 1 billion lives by kick-starting post-pandemic economic recovery and enabling emerging economies to leapfrog to renewable energy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9134318828582764}
+{"content": "(Originally published in The Stanford Daily)\nOutrage over the death of George Floyd sparked international protest and calls to action against police brutality. The resultant increase in media attention towards the Black Lives Matter movement has also encouraged people to educate themselves on the shocking statistics surrounding injustices against the Black community and in the American criminal justice system.\nAlthough “13th” was released on Netflix in 2016, this provocative documentary speaks volumes to current racial injustices and systemic racism in the United States, and is a must-see for those who hope for police reform.\nThe name of the movie, “13th,” refers to the thirteenth amendment to the United States Constitution, stating that “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” However, the exception, that criminals can be legal slaves, has brought us back to the 17th century and modernized slavery to encompass the criminal justice system.\n“13th” explores the history of the US in a different perspective from what students are taught in school, from slavery to Jim Crow laws to mass incarceration. However, unlike similar history films, it reveals the complexity surrounding legal racial injustice and the myth of “Black criminality.”\nFilmmaker Ava DuVernay brilliantly combines both monochrome and modern graphics to show how American slavery has not disappeared, but simply morphed into the shape of mass incarceration and prison labor. She exposes the racist political objectives behind the War on Drugs, using footage from Nixon’s press conferences and evidence of public pressure for the arrests and sentences of thousands of Black individuals.\nHowever, the most impactful part of her film was the music.\nThe rap lyrics were featured in bold letters, leading to a deeper understanding of Black history and incarceration. The songs mostly spoke about the pain behind Black stigma, and being wrongfully imprisoned because of their skin color. DuVernay brought pieces of Black culture into the film through old — yet relevant — music, such as ‘Don’t Believe the Hype’ by Public Enemy (1988) and ‘Criminal’ by The Roots (2008).\nCommon’s song ‘Letter to the Free,’ featured in “13th,” was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.\nBut just listening to his lyrics is nothing compared to watching the full documentary. To those joining the fight for an end to racial injustice in the United States, Netflix documentary “13th” is a must-watch.\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8180832862854004}
+{"content": "As a Latina software engineer without a four-year degree in computer science, I’ve been tuned into the divide between what’s considered a “typical” software engineer and myself.\nSamantha Ortiz\nI was fortunate enough to find a path into programming via the immersive bootcamp, Hack Reactor, which opened me up to a fulfilling career at Lifion, by ADP. I have experienced firsthand the benefits of having balanced representation, and have also seen opportunities where a diverse team would bring more value. Most tech companies face the challenge of finding new ways to approach true inclusivity despite corporate Business Resource Groups, training, and continued discussion around the subject.\nImage for post Lifion, by ADP Software Engineers, Jenny Eckstein and Samantha Ortiz, at WECode 2019 WECode 2019 I had the opportunity to attend the Women Engineers Code (WECode) 2019 Conference at Harvard this February, which brought together hundreds of female engineers with leaders in the tech sector. WECode’s goal is to leave attendees with a broadened awareness of new areas within tech, a greater understanding of social impact, and the confidence to influence the communities we are a part of. Opening the Door Throughout the keynotes, panels, and talks, there was a common thread of addressing diversity and inclusion, whether within the workplace, the classroom, or beyond. Dara Treseder, CMO of Carbon and previously CMO of GE Ventures and GE Business Innovations, delivered a keynote that walked us through the path to her success. Along her journey, she was blessed with female mentors that lifted her up. Yet, she made a point that although there may be a woman in the room, it does not mean that she will open the door for other women. Although it is an unfortunate, defensive instinct, it does not always stem from a place of malice… it comes from a place of fear. A place that senses the ingrained disparity between female and male representation in the industry, which drives an innate reaction for women to maintain their position and voice. Dara encouraged us to be aware of this, and inspired us to always open the door for fellow women, as it will not drown out our voice; it will drive forward our success, power, and diversity in the workplace. Image for post Photo by NESA by Makers on Unsplash Finding the Power Within A particularly enlightening group of panelists shared how they are able to tackle inclusivity and encourage diversity in their everyday roles. Tiana Davis Kara, Executive Director of Built By Girls, addressed the challenge many women face of who to look up to as they maneuver through their career within the tech industry. Her illuminating perspective flipped this idea on its head, insisting that WE are the ones we have been waiting for. We are the individuals the tech industry wants to step in; as women and minorities, we need to become our own role models. Often, women experience a sense of inadequacy. Tiana encouraged us to channel into our own successes, whether that means giving yourself a pat on the back, or even keeping a book of pride outlining your own achievements to look back on when your confidence isn’t quite there. Handing Back the Mic Tiana also shared her approach of “handing back the mic” when we feel a marginalized member of our community has been overlooked. For instance, if we witness someone brazenly interrupted, we should make a concerted effort to give their voice back to them. An effective way to practice this can be along the lines of stating, “Sally, you were saying something?” after the interrupter completes their thought. Being aware of these situations and giving a voice back to people that have it stolen or ignored is a key component to addressing commonplace destructive behaviors in our everyday lives. Kwame Henderson, Product Manager at Tumblr, encouraged us to maintain an optimistic, growth mindset if ever addressing microaggressions, which can run rampant through conversations and can be difficult to address. Knowing you can help evolve a person’s mindset with one conversation is an encouraging place to start. Culture Fit? As the panel discussed how to encourage broader diversity during the hiring process, it was noted that many companies interview for a “culture fit” from candidates. However, Kwame illustrated that this is potentially preventing us from including a broader array of candidates. Instead, he suggested rather than asking “does this person FIT our culture,” we ask “does this person ADD to our culture.” This simple, yet powerful shift in thinking can revitalize a company’s hiring practices and inspire the inclusion of a diverse set of individuals to join a team. Mind of a Programmer === Mind of an Activist WECode wrapped up with a final keynote by Jessica McKellar, founder and CTO of Pilot, a bookkeeping service, and director of the Python Software Foundation. She focused on how the mind of a programmer actually encompasses the mind of an activist. Having a system and knowing you can change it stimulates a unique way of approaching ingrained problems. Jessica saw a huge opportunity for change within the United States prison system, and she chose to make a lasting impact by teaching incarcerated people how to code through a program at the San Quentin State Prison, building the skill set and hire-ability of her students for a smoother reentry into society after completing their sentences. She also works to reduce the stigma of existing criminal records by encouraging companies to consider graduates of her program for employment. Jessica actively practices what she preaches by hiring people after their sentences for numerous roles at Pilot. Changing the System WECode’s inspirational lineup highlighted new ways to consider systemic issues and provided effective approaches to tackling those problems. Whether the system we want to change is within the application we are building, or a societal system that has room for improvement, we can each use our powerful, dynamic perspectives to drive forward impactful change.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7379984259605408}
+{"content": "Many of us find it difficult to simply appreciate the present moment.\nWe either dwell on the past or worry about the future, moving mindlessly from one activity to the next.\nWhen we are not being mindful, we miss out on small moments that are often incredibly valuable - be it a beautiful park that we walk through on our journey to work or the taste and texture of a delicious meal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991570711135864}
+{"content": "Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Bulawayo have raised concern over voter apathy in the city, noting that a few people are showing enthusiasm in the registration process.\nThe province has only one registration office situated in Famona where citizens can register as voters.\nIn a stakeholders meeting held Friday, members of CSOs engaged the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) seeking to come up with strategies on how best to lure people into registering to vote.\nDue to the low voter registration numbers, Bulawayo risks losing at least three or more constituencies when the delimitation process is exercised.\nThe process is set to take place in 2022 after the population census.\nZEC district elections officer, Sithembiso Khuphe said a lot of work has to be done to encourage Bulawayo residents to register.\nZEC Voter Education Officer Silas Silaigwana reiterated that there is a need to encourage the youth to register to vote, noting that the electoral processes have a direct effect on their future.\nOne participant, Blondie Ndebele suggested that CSOs should work with residents and identify influential people within communities who will mobilise people and encourage them to register to vote.\n“CSOs could work with influential members of societies who have access to address people at public gatherings such as funerals, school meetings or community meetings. That way they can utilise such opportunities to encourage other residents to get registered to vote.”\nAnother participant noted that in the long run there is a need to advocate for policies and legal frameworks that provide for online registration platforms in order to reach a wider audience.\nOther participants said there could be the use of influencers where CSOs can gather popular artists to perform for people for free on condition they are registered to vote.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5350496768951416}
+{"content": "13 Oct 2021\nMoroccan companies are increasing exchanges at the international level to sustain their. A rapprochement between Moroccan and foreign companies took place through the E-SISTEP (subcontracting, supply, and partnership fair) this past week, with the goal of rejuvenating the productive sector and contributing to what many of them appeared to describe as post-COVID resurrection.\nThis year's edition of the E-SISTEP event, which ran between October 5-7 and was organized in digital format on the initiative of the Federation of the Metallurgical, Mechanical, and Electromechanical Industry (FIMME), is part of Morocco’s goal to accelerate its dynamic digital transformation, particularly in terms of industry and innovation.\nThe event attracted nearly 2,000 exhibitors, speakers, and visitors from eight countries. As such, it provided an opportunity to discuss topics such as digitization and its role in the metallurgical, mechanical, and electromechanical industries (IMME), as well as the emergence of “IMME 4.0” and its significance in enhancing industrial companies' competitiveness.\nUnder the aegis of the Moroccan Ministry of Industry, Trade, and the Green and Digital Economy, this year’s E-SISTEP gathering saw the participation of David Govrin, Head of the Israeli diplomatic mission in Morocco.\nLawrence Randolph, Consul General of the United States of America in Casablanca, also attended the show alongside many other high-profile Moroccan and international industrialists from Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom.\nThe collaborative team of organizers consisted of Tarik Aitri, President of FIMME; Vice-President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), Mohamed Bachiri; event organizer, Ibtissam Cherradi Pendeliau and Board Member of the Israeli-Moroccan chamber of commerce, and Tamar Saraga among several other contributors.\nDuring the event, Bachiri emphasized Morocco’s progress in industrialization, particularly in the automobile and aerospace sectors. He highlighted the importance of promoting 'Made in Morocco' and adapting Moroccan companies to the logic of “Industry 4.0,” which will allow advanced technologies to be integrated into production processes.\nIn his opening speech, Aitri stressed the collaborative framework of the event and its objective to place Morocco at the “heart” of a real platform for exchange and allow it to identify new growth sectors and actors.\nWorking closely with Moroccan organizers of the event from Tel Aviv, Saraga also expressed her reassured vision of promising projects set to take place as a result of growing Moroccan-Israeli collaboration.\nIn an exclusive call with Morocco World News, she highlighted, “There could not have been a better international event than E-SISTEP 2021, organized by Morocco's FIMME MAROC for all industries, to have for the first time an Israeli delegation to share about the potential contribution and collaboration to Morocco's priorities.”\nThe program included three Israeli experts on Industry 4.0, Yariv Lotan, Jameel Istaitih, and Agmon David Porat, who respectively led different panels, virtual interactive booths with companies like Nation Central, Nano Dimension, Qsee, Siraj Technologies, and Trunovate, as well as an Israeli-led workshop with Ambassador David Govrin and Einat Levi.\nFor Saraga, the 2021 E-SISTEP was part of a broader and shared ambition to further the newly normalized but longstanding and exponentially growing connections between Moroccan and Israeli companies and business actors.\nAs it highlighted growth and investment potential in the North African country, the event served to send the message of the need to accelerate Israeli-Morocan cooperation in value-generating fields like hightech and heavy industries, she said.\nmoroccoworldnews\nStock Market\nIndex\nValue\nChange\nOpen\nMADEX\n9 209,87\n0,82 %\n9 135,23\nMASI\n11 329,76\n0,81 %\n11 238,86\nFTSE CSE\n10 269,41\n0,50 %\n10 218,62", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.866339921951294}
+{"content": "Organizational Design + Development\nPlanned changes can contribute significantly to poor organizational health, including decreased morale, stress, deteriorating performance and team synergy, as well as absenteeism and increased employee turnover.\nMETAGNOSIS Associates use a range of strategies, processes and tools to develop engaging and change-capable leaders, support transition through change, fast-track team cohesion, and establish a positive workplace climate and culture, both prior and subsequent to change implementation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998388886451721}
+{"content": "The situation in Europe is looking brighter following a pick up in vaccinations and the European Recovery Fund receiving the “all clear.” Elsewhere, a recovery in domestic demand is taking shape in China and in the U.S. the housing market is back on track. Watchlist\nArrows indicate consensus forecast compared to the previous period. Local dates of release.\nU.S. 1Q21 GDPis set to accelerate with broad-based gains due to ample fiscal stimulus, impressive vaccine campaigns, and easing restrictions. We will watch the FOMC meetingto see if Chairman Jerome Powell changes his tune to align with upward surprises in data. Separately, the Employment Cost Indexwill show if the faster pace of job gains is leading to wage inflation. Europe We will watch for any positive surprises in April EZ inflationdata driven by the recent producer price acceleration. Q1 GDP for EZ and major EU economieswill show the lockdown damage. Strong manufacturing and weak services should deliver a negative print. Supply decisions will be followed closely at the April 28 OPEC meeting, with current cuts set to relax in May. Asia Pacific The BOJ meetingwill likely see no changes to its main policy tools, especially right after its biggest policy review since 2016. Nevertheless, focus will be on its market operations and whether the BOJ extends its special pandemic funding measures (expiring in September), given the latest viral resurgence.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.692601203918457}
+{"content": "New 2021 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines aim to optimise the healthcare experiences of these populations and ultimately improve their health outcomes and wellbeing.\nChildren’s and young people’s views are too often missing from discussions about their care. This new guidance is particularly important because children and young people are less likely to report their experiences of in-patient care than adults.\nThese experiences include feeling safe, requiring pain relief, privacy, and being involved in decisions.\nThe explicit recommendation is to systematically monitor and report the extent to which healthcare experience is family-centred—allowing children and young people who are in-patients to interact with family, siblings, and friends in as normal a way as possible.\nThis recommendation requires adequate age-appropriate spaces for play and recreation, which will be challenging for some healthcare settings. This crucial aspect of health care is often overlooked, even though it is especially important for babies, children, and young people who have lengthy or repeated hospital admissions.\nImage credit Rapid Eye via Getty Images", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9009628295898438}
+{"content": "\"And To Walk Humbly With Your God\"\nBy Rich Carmicheal\nScripture reading: Micah 6:1-8\n\"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God\" (Micah 6:8). In last month’s issue, I noted that \"to act justly and to love mercy\" is to express care and concern for others, especially the needy, meeting their needs in practical ways. I now ask you to consider what it means \"to walk humbly with your God.\"\nReverence for the Lord\n\"And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in His ways…\" (Deut. 10:12-13). One mark of walking humbly with the Lord is to live in great reverence for Him. It should indeed be very sobering and humbling to consider that we are invited to walk with the Living God. He is eternal, immortal, invisible, the Creator and Sovereign Lord over all, majestic in holiness and awesome in glory, all-knowing and all-powerful, the Giver and Sustainer of life, a consuming fire and the Judge to whom we must give account. The prophet Isaiah was greatly humbled when he \"saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted\" and cried out, \"Woe to me! I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty\" (Isa. 6:1-5). Job, overwhelmed by the presence and power of the Lord, declared, \"My ears had heard of You but now my eyes have seen You. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes\" (Job 42:6). Simon Peter, when he first encountered the power of the Lord, was humbled, fell on his knees and said, \"Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!\" (Luke 5:8). And when the Apostle John saw the exalted Lord, he fell at His feet as though dead (Rev. 1:12-17).\nOur walk with the Lord should always be marked with great reverence for the Person and the Power of the Lord.\n\"Be still and know that I am God\" (Psa. 46:10).\nObedience to the Lord's Commands\nA humble walk with the Lord is also marked by obedience.\n\"Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what He commands…\" (Zeph. 2:3); \"…walk in My ways and do what is right in My eyes by keeping My statutes and commands…\" (1 Kings 11:38). Those who walk humbly with the Lord are careful to live in accordance with the Lord’s Word. Noah, for example, is recorded as a man who \"walked with God\" and who \"did everything just as God had commanded him\" (Gen. 6:9,22).\nObedience is vital to our walk with the Lord and is more important than sacrifice. The prophet Samuel asks, in words that closely parallel Micah 6:6-8,\n\"Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams\" (1 Samuel 15:22).\nLove for the Lord\nHowever, the Lord has never been interested in cold-hearted obedience or in obedience that is birthed solely out of the fear of Him. Instead, He desires obedience that is motivated by love and appreciation for Him. Therefore, the most important aspect of our walk with Him is our love relationship with Him. Consider again Deuteronomy 10:12-13\n: \"And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees….\" Notice that in the midst of reverence and obedience are love, heart and soul. The Lord deeply desires that we love Him with our whole being—with all of our heart, soul and strength (Deut 6:5).\nThis love is to spring, in part, from our appreciation for what He has done for us. In Micah 6:4, the Lord reminded the Israelites that He brought them up out of Egypt and redeemed them from the land of slavery. His intervention on our behalf is much greater as He has redeemed us from the bondage of sin. This redemption clearly demonstrates His love for us\n: \"This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins\" (1 John 4:9-10). His love is the source of our love: \"We love because He first loved us\" (1 John 4:19).\nIn other words, the Lord desires that we have a very personal relationship with Him. As Micah 6:8 states, we are to walk humbly\nwith our God. He wants us to walk in close fellowship with Him and He promises to draw near to those who draw near to Him (James 4:8). He wants us to know Him and to place our trust and our hope in Him.\nAlthough we are to live in deep reverence for the Lord, we also can rejoice in Him because we know that He is full of compassion and has the power to forgive, save, deliver, cleanse, transform, resurrect and re-create. We can marvel along with the prophet Micah:\n\"Who is a God like You, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy\" (Micah 7:18). We can rejoice in the Lord’s love toward us, for \" it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast\" (Eph. 2:8-9). Our boasting is reserved for the Lord.\nRepentance and Righteous Living\nA humble walk with the Lord is also marked by a growing hatred of sin because it separates us from fellowship with Him (Isa. 59:2). Like David, we understand that sin is a personal affront to the Lord:\n\"Against You, You only have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight…\" (Psa. 51:4). We come to realize that the greatest damage caused by sin is broken fellowship with the Lord. Instead of sin, we long to embrace righteousness because we know that the one who is privileged to dwell in the Lord’s presence is the one \"whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous…\" (Psa. 15:1-2). For this same reason we embrace prayer, fasting, Bible study and other spiritual disciplines that help deepen our fellowship with Him.\nService Unto the Lord and Others\nConsider once again Deuteronomy 10:12-13:\n\"And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but…to walk in His ways…to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul….\" Heartfelt service unto the Lord is an integral part of walking humbly with the Lord. Of course, one of the primary ways we serve the Lord is by serving others (Matt. 25:40). In other words, to \"act justly and to love mercy\" go hand in hand with \"to walk humbly with your God.\" On the one hand, our love and respect for the Lord lead us to express love and compassion toward others, and on the other hand, the love and compassion we show to others is a means of expressing our love to the Lord. At the heart of the Lord’s message in Micah 6:1-8 is His desire that you give Him your heart, your soul, your strength, your love, your devotion, your trust and your service. He longs for you seek Him wholeheartedly and to walk in close fellowship with Him. He renews His call this day that we forsake sin and self in order to draw nearer to Him. \"He has showed you, O man, what is good….\" Will you renew your love and commitment to Him?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6878875494003296}
+{"content": "Analyse the significance of the Hajj on the community and individual Hajj takes place during Dhul-Hajjah, the twelfth month of the Muslim calendar. Preparation before this time is highly important and involves redressing wrongs, paying all debts, money for family and journey, as well as adopting good behaviour. The significance of the intensity of Hajj is that individuals learn skills such as determination, perseverance, patience and control of human will. The community is also affected through the local Muslim communities who involve themselves in the preparation.\nInternational media coverage is also gained from the enormity of the Hajj encouraging the Islamic community to take part. Thus the significance of the Hajj on both community and individual is evident. Diverse rites also take place during Hajj and many of these reinforce the five pillars of Islam. The Hajj is significant for individuals to perform to become closer to Allah. Muslims also fulfill the first pillar “Shahada” by declaring their belief in Allah and his oneness, by attending Hajj, significantly strengthening bonds with Allah.\nOne of the most significant rituals performed during Hajj, occurs on Mt. Arafat in which pilgrims replicate the Day of Resurrection. The Ihram – white garments are symbolic of human equality and unity before Allah, must also be worn. This is significant for the individual as barriers of discrimination are eliminated and the Islamic community proclaims no differences. Thus there is no distinction between race, wealth and status which allows all to appear equal before Allah.\nThe pillar of Zalat is also observed such as through the distribution of money for nahr to the poor and pillar of Salat is also performed through daily prayer which significantly deepens connection with God. Thus the Hajj is significant for the individual through fulfillment of pillars which strengthen Muslim faith. It affects the community who as umma ,affirm commitment to Allah and join together in performing the practices of faith, thereby strengthening the global Islamic community.\nSpiritual beliefs are also enhanced during Hajj, making it significant for the community and individual. Muslims believe that the Hajj was designed and commanded to be observed by Allah. The most intensive experience of umma in the life of a Muslim is to perform Hajj, the fifth pillar of faith, making it extremely significant in the lives of Islamic adherents and the community, as the event provides an opportunity for a sense of umma, through recognition of tawhid.\nHajj provides Muslims with the opportunity to awaken their consciousness of their God centrality, through the tawaf made around the Ka’ba as Muslims recite their submission to will of Allah. This collective form of worship also contributes significantly to an individuals self identity through being part of the umma. It is also a means of increasing the certainty of faith as Muslims see more than two million adherents performing Hajj. Hajj also helps an individual seek forgiveness of sins accumulated throughout life, thus developing a sense of spiritual rebirth for the individual.\nThus, the extreme significance of Hajj for individual Muslims and the global Islamic community is evident as it provides a means of spiritual rebirth and strengthening of faith. Muslims become closer to Allah and through collective worship strengthening of umma occurs, which plays a part in the identity of an individual. Essentially, it is these aspects and the expression of unified faith in Allah, which makes the Hajj very significant in both community and individual adherents.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5500490665435791}
+{"content": "As the title reveals, Chukhrov is particularly interested in two aspects of Soviet socialism: desire and boredom. For a libidinally conditioned capitalist subject, socialism as a non-libidinal economy appears boring and unsexy.\nUpon reading Sohn-Rethel it becomes clear that his work is important for contemporary debates on ecology, the Marxist critique of science and debates on post-revolutionary societies such as the former Soviet Union.\nMarxism and Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Class and Sexuality under Contemporary Capitalismby Ashley J Bohrer reviewed by Christian Lotz\nIn\nMarxism and Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Class and Sexuality under Contemporary Capitalismits author, Ashley J. Bohrer, presents a tour de force, offering and contributing to a wide-ranging debate that has occupied left academic and activist audiences for some time now.\nMichael Burawoy’s Symbolic Violence is a Marxist critique of the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu. This fascinating book explores some of Bourdieu’s contradictions by staging a series of ‘conversations’ between the French sociologist and a range of important, mostly Marxist, thinkers whose writings Bourdieu ignored or dismissed in footnotes, even though he ought to have engaged explicitly with their ideas.\nWas Marx an ecologist and does Marx’s theory offer a coherent theoretical and practical approach for ecologists in the 21st century? The publication of Marx’s excerpts and notes on ecology from the mid-1860s may help to answer that question.\nIn the final stage of fascism, the fascist state has consolidated power and freed itself of its petty-bourgeois class origins. Poulantzas says that this is the most brutal stage, for it involves violent purges at the state level to remove the petty-bourgeoisie, and terroristic repression over the masses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7682583928108215}
+{"content": "Improvement in antimicrobial properties of titanium by diethyl phosphite plasma-based surface modification Date2020-12 Author\nKaleli Can, Gizem\nÖzgüzar, Hatice Ferda\nKahriman, Selahattin\nTürkal, Miranda\nGöçmen, Jülide Sedef\nYurtçu, Erkan\nMutlu, Mehmet\nMetadataShow full item record Abstract\nTitanium (Ti) has been commonly used as a biomaterial for dental applications. However, they have struggled with the formation of polymicrobial infections leading to peri-implantitis. In this research, antimicrobial activity of titanium modified via diethyl phosphite (DEP) plasma onto Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Candida albicans (C. albicans), the two most frequently encountered pathogens in peri-implantitis, were investigated. Surface modification with DEP was achieved with plasma polymerization technique in a low-pressure/radio-frequency plasma using 75 W of plasma power and 10 min of exposure time under 0.15 mbar. Hydrophilicity, surface energy and roughness of Ti surface was increased and anionic Ti surface became amphoteric after surface modification according to physical and chemical examinations. This process significantly enhanced the antimicrobial efficiency of Ti towards S. aureus and C. albicans cells compared to control groups via contact killing. Moreover, DEP coating shown excellent compatibility with 93 % of L929 fibroblast cell viability. These findings revealed that amphoteric plasma polymer prepared from DEP offers promising solution for preventing biofilm formation on Ti.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6100162863731384}
+{"content": "The application of binary matrices are numerous. Representing a matrix as a mixture of a small collection of latent vectors via low-rank factorization is often seen as an advantageous method to interpret and analyze data. In this work, we examine the minimal rank factorizations of binary matrices using standard arithmetic (real and nonnegative) and logical operations (Boolean and $Z_2$). We examine all the relationships between the different ranks, and discuss when the factorizations are unique. In particular, we characterize when a Boolean factorization X=W∧H has a unique W, a unique H (for a fixed W), and when both W and H are unique, given a rank constraint.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7025139331817627}
+{"content": "Researchers have long noted that psychopathic individuals display certain behaviors during nonverbal communication, including the so-called psychopathic stare. The study analyzed video interviews with 507 inmates, using tracking algorithms to measure head movements. Inmates who scored high in antisocial traits — a facet of psychopathy — tended to keep their heads still.\nCould you spot a psychopath by observing only their physical behavior? While an official diagnosis would be impossible, psychopaths do exhibit some telltale behaviors during nonverbal communication.\nOne is the psychopathic stare. Dr. Robert Hare, the Canadian psychologist who developed the commonly used Hare Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-Revised), described it as “intense eye contact and piercing eyes,” advising people not to make eye contact with psychopaths. Studies have documented that psychopaths’ pupils do not dilate when viewing scary or graphic images and that they tend to hold gazes uncomfortably long — especially when engaging in deception or persuasion.\nA new study published in the\nJournal of Research in Personality offers new insights into the psychopathic stare, finding that inmates who scored high in psychopathic traits tended not to move their heads much during forensic interviews. It is a finding that may be connected to the neurological underpinnings of the condition. Tracking psychopathic head movements\nThe study used AI to analyze videotaped interviews with 507 male inmates in New Mexico. During each interview, which lasted between one and four hours, the inmate sat directly across from an interviewer and a camera that was outfitted with tracking algorithms to record head movements.\nInmates also completed the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), which measures interpersonal, affective, lifestyle, and developmental and antisocial traits related to psychopathy. In the U.S., people who score at least 30 out of 40 are generally classified as psychopathic. The inmates’ scores ranged from 3.2 to 37, with a mean of 20.35.\nThe results showed that inmates who scored high in psychopathy were more likely to hold their heads still during the interviews. But while the correlation between psychopathy and stationary head movements was statistically significant and robust, it was only observed for one aspect — called facet 4 on the PCL-R — of psychopathy: developmental and antisocial traits, which include aggression, impulsiveness, and criminal behavior.\nThis result was a bit counterintuitive, the researchers noted. After all, it might seem like head movement during communication is a behavior that would be associated with the interpersonal traits of psychopathy, like pathological lying or manipulation. But the researchers indicated that facet 4 also accounts for developmental traits, and that it is important to recognize “the developmental nature of antisocial pathology and how this is relevant to the subtle interpersonal cues quantified by the current methods.”\nIdentifying atypical nonverbal communication\nSo, why study head movement at all? The researchers noted that nonverbal behaviors play a crucial role in communication. For example, past research on interpersonal communication has found that head movement and direction can help convey agreement, dissent, and confusion, while doing things like shaking your head or nodding can help emphasize a point.\nWhen combined with gaze, the researchers noted, head movement can express even more complex functions, like degree of emotion, social control, and regulation of conversation sequencing (e.g., whose turn it is to talk). The unique ways psychopaths communicate nonverbally could offer clues into the neurological underpinnings of the condition and improve how clinicians identify psychopaths.\nThe study was not designed to determine\nwhy psychopathic individuals with especially high antisocial traits limited their head movements. But the researchers proposed a hypothesis: amygdala dysfunction, “a hallmark neurobiological feature of psychopathy, affecting emotional processing, reinforcement learning, and interpersonal interactions.”\nThey also wrote, “Violations of personal space (e.g. standing too close), inappropriate approach behavior, and intense orienting may reflect impairments in amygdala function in psychopathy as these are also characteristic of patients with amygdala damage.”\nThe researchers concluded by noting that improvements in automated behavior-tracking systems — which eliminate the need for subjective reports — could provide deeper and more objective insights into psychopathy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9205828905105591}
+{"content": "Abstract\nChronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a disease often not recognized until it is far advanced. Medical management does not reverse the effects of the disease, nor does it prevent its progression. Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is the preferred treatment. We present the case of a patient in whom CTEPH was mistaken for an interstitial lung disease with mediastinal lymph node enlargement. The mediastinal lymph node enlargement was due to vascular transformation of the lymph node sinuses (VTS). This is an unusual case of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension with vascular transformation of the lymph node sinuses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6995918154716492}
+{"content": "抄録\nBackground: Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) is a protein which governs diverse cellular functions and matrix remodeling systems. It was reported that SPARC expression of peritumoral fibroblasts was correlated with poor prognosis in resectable pancreatic cancer patients in immunohistochemical analysis. However, the significance of SPARC mRNA expression in pancreatic adenocarcinoma remains unclear. Materials and Methods: SPARC mRNA expression was evaluated in 104 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples of pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients with macro-dissection technique. Results: High SPARC mRNA expression was associated with a poorer prognosis than low SPARC. In univariate Cox's proportion hazard model, depth of tumor invasion, lymph node metastasis, histopathological tumor grade, lymphatic invasion, vascular invasion, surgical margin, no chemotherapy and high SPARC expression were significant prognostic factors. In multivariate analysis, histopathological tumor grade, surgical margin, no chemotherapy and high SPARC expression were independent significant prognostic factors. Conclusion: SPARC mRNA expression is a prognostic marker for pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients.\n本文言語 英語 ページ（範囲） 867-872 ページ数 6 ジャーナル Anticancer research 巻 30 号 3 出版ステータス 出版済み - 3 2010 All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes 腫瘍学 癌研究", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8282819986343384}
+{"content": "John 14:27\nPeace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.\nThese words, spoken by Jesus, strongly suggest that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, as “the world” commonly assumes, but is actually a positive state of being. If peace were merely an absence, it could not be given.\nThere is a popular bumper sticker that reads, “War is not the answer.” Human beings have fought wars for millennia hoping that peace will ensue when the enemy is defeated. It has never happened and never will.\nObviously, because peace is not the absence of war. Instead, it is the presence of something—a creative, radiant presence, not the product of national departments of war or defense, but of individual human beings.\nLet there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me goes a familiar refrain. In short, if we are to know peace, we must be peace.\nThough at peace with itself, the universe is an active, dynamic system full of pulsating life, all springing from the ordering power of love. As children of the universe, we are here to convey this radiant state of peace into our worlds. Perhaps we could describe it as working and living with\nrelaxed intensity, a seeming contradiction but easily understood by those centered in the truth of love.\nWe, the authors of this blog, dedicate it to the transparent exploration of the world’s sacred scripture and enlightened spiritual thought. We believe that the original inspiration of all faiths comes from a common source, named and revered in a myriad of ways. With that understanding, the innumerable symbols, beliefs, and practices of faith cease to divide. They become open windows to a common reality that inspires and unifies us. We find deeper insight and nourishment in our own faith and from the expression of faith from others.\nWe hope these weekly quotations and meditations speak to your heart and soul.\nRISE", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6098446846008301}
+{"content": "Millions of children and post-secondary students transitioned to emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the widespread and critical need for nationwide reliable broadband access. Universal broadband access is critical not only for education, but also for maximizing employment opportunities, working remotely, and delivering and partaking in telemedicine treatments.\nA new study by Managing Director Hal Singer and Consultant Ted Tatos examines the current funding mechanism for the universal service fund (USF) and assesses alternative sources of USF funding along objective economic criteria. They conclude that the current USF mechanism is unsustainable and will fail to meet the needs of its target consumer base within the next five years.\nAssessing a fee on digital advertising platforms or wireline Internet service providers (ISPs) are natural funding alternatives. The authors evaluate these alternative funding sources using three primary criteria: (a) the size and expected growth of these funding bases; (b) the ability of each funding source to evade the imposition of any subsidy requirements by, inter alia, shifting revenue sources to avoid paying the fees; and (c) the extent to which the burden remains on the provider side and is not passed through to the user. Based on those criteria, they conclude that assessing a service fee on digital advertising constitutes the best policy option.\nRegarding the first criterion, although revenues of both services are roughly equal today (over $100 billion), digital advertising revenue is expected to grow at a significantly faster rate than wireline Internet service revenue over the coming decade. Even if the current USF funding levels were increased to $17.5 billion annually (generously assuming a 75 percent participation rate by eligible, low-income households, and a $50 per month subsidy regardless of location), by 2029 the contribution factor on digital advertising would only reach 7.3 percent, compared to a 14.6 percent contribution factor if the fees were levied on wireline ISPs.\nNeither digital advertisers nor ISPs have much ability to evade a fee (the second criterion). Yet with respect to the third criterion, the likelihood that a fee on digital advertising platforms is passed through to consumers (via advertisers) is small. Prices for digital advertisements are set via auction and thus are not under direct control of the advertising platforms, which could frustrate pass-through attempts. Even with some pass-through, advertisers would not raise prices to the extent they perceive advertising expenses to be a fixed cost. In contrast, the likelihood that a fee on wireline ISPs is passed through to consumers is high, which would undermine the objective of subsidizing broadband. The authors calculate that a fee imposed on ISPs could, via pass-through, result in nearly ten million broadband customers dropping out of the broadband market.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7836084365844727}
+{"content": "Tripped circuit breakers are irritating and troublesome, especially if it seems like the furnace is the source. If your breaker gets thrown once and typical operation resumes after you reset it, there is no sudden cause for unease. In this case, a surprise power surge is typically the source.\nHowever, you can’t ignore the problem if the breaker trips again and again. This can happen with both electric and gas furnaces. After all, even gas-fired furnaces use electricity to operate the blower motor and other pieces. Before you schedule furnace repair, think about the most likely reasons your furnace may be throwing the circuit breaker and how you can prevent it.\n1. Overloaded Furnace\nDoes your furnace start for just a few minutes before throwing the breaker? This might imply limited airflow. A dirty filter or closed air vents require your furnace to work harder. The higher electrical draw could overload the system, strain the circuit andthrow the breaker. Consider the following tips to restore consistent airflow and take care of the trouble:\nReplace the air filter. Open all air registers and make sure none are blocked by furniture, curtains or rugs. Don’t put anything against the furnace or otherwise reduce airflow into it. 2. Full Circuit\nHVAC equipment is best used on a dedicated circuit, but this might not happen in older homes. Examine the labels on your electrical panel to learn if another appliance shares a circuit with your furnace. As a brief measure, you can unplug the secondary item or avoid operating it while the furnace is working. A wiser, more permanent solution is to have an electrician install a new circuit for your HVAC system.\n3. Short Circuit or Ground Fault\nDoes your furnace trigger the circuit breaker right as it begins running? This is frequently an electrical problem inside the furnace. An exposed wire could be shorting out the circuit when it touches a neutral wire or causes a ground fault if it meets a grounded wire or metal object. Either of these things can surge the electrical draw enough to flip the circuit. You’ll want an HVAC professional like Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning to diagnose and resolve the issue.\n4. Electrical Panel Trouble\nIf you exclude any problems with your furnace, the electrical panel may be the culprit. Lax connections or damaged breakers can lead to inconsistent performance. If you have an older residence, you may need to have the panel replaced if it’s too old, damaged or poorly installed. In this situation, you need the expertise of an electrician.\nYour furnace may keep tripping the circuit breaker despite your efforts to resolve the situation on your own. If this is the case, leave the furnace off and reach out to Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning for assistance. Our HVAC Experts can help you diagnose the situation and recommend the needed repair. We’re confident in our repair, so we support it with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for a year.* For more details about us, or to arrange furnace repair, give us a call at 330-269-7235 today.\n*Not applicable to the Advantage Program. See your signed Advantage Program Agreement for full details and exclusions. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is subject to certain restrictions and limitations as set forth in the applicable Terms and Conditions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5406960248947144}
+{"content": "Water purification through membrane separation has become a crucial process, especially in communities where water scarcity is common. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers designed carbon nanotube (CNT) pores to efficiently separate particles from water in a desalination process.\nThe findings have recently been published in the journal Science Advances describing an efficient desalination process. The tiny pores were designed to be 0.8 nanometers in diameter compared to human hair that is nearly 80,000 to 100,000 nanometers wide.\nTraditional methods of desalination to produce potable water involve seawater or brackish water sources. Typically, seawater would be pressurized in a high-pressure pump before beginning multiple stages of purification.\nThe water would then go through reverse osmosis via thin-film composite membranes to filter out the salt ions. However, not all ions and micropollutants in the water are removed, such as chemical compounds or biological species like bacteria, requiring additional processes that increase costs and energy.\nDepending on the type of water, additional steps include multiple activated carbon filters with smaller pores to trap ions. The water may also be treated with ultraviolet light to sterilize microbes that may have gone through the numerous reverse osmosis membrane filters.\nIn rural areas without desalination plants, some people use portable reverse osmosis water processors. These mobile devices are also commonly used by travelers going on island camping or fishing trips. However, some bacteria may still pass through the filter of these systems.\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/GjT0H8nrQKU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\nDesigning Efficient Filters\nBiological water channels, also known as aquaporins, can be used as a blueprint to develop structures that can improve water desalination processes, according to the study. Since aquaporins have \"an extremely narrow inner pore that squeezes water down to a single-file configuration,\" it can efficiently block solutes such as ions and protons.\nHowever, this may be a costly alternative and may have issues with long-term stability. Instead, the team designed an artificial water channel in carbon nanotubes that mimic the structure and functions of aquaporins.\nDesalination Via Carbon Nanotubes\nAlex Noy, a chemist at LLNL, said, \"Carbon nanotubes represent some of the most promising scaffold structures for artificial water channels because of the low friction of water on their smooth inner surfaces, which mimic the biological water channels.\" Its tiny structure enables strong selectivity, efficiently separating salt ions and micropollutants from water.\nUsing computer simulations, the team measured how water and chloride ions were transported through the carbon nanotube porins, short segments of CNTs. Their results showed that the activation energy was significantly lower than previous methods. When compared to controls, the vesicles (lipid bilayer of cells) \"were extremely stable with no detectable content leaking,\" unlike traditional methods that need multiple filters.\n\"This process allowed us to determine the accurate value of water-salt permselectivity in narrow CNT pores,\" said materials scientist Tuan Anh Pham. \"Atomistic simulations provide a detailed molecular-scale view of water entering the CNTP channels and support the activation energy values.\"\nCheck out more news and information on Nanotubes on Science Times.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6916054487228394}
+{"content": "Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler is pressing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize veterans’ medical needs and access to care after it was announced that the South Sound/Chehalis Community Outpatient Clinic that serves thousands of Southwest Washington veterans is slated to close this fall.\nIn a letter to VA headquarters and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Herrera Beutler highlights the significant impact the closure would bring to 3,500 veterans served by the clinic, many of whom are rural veterans in Lewis county. By closing the Chehalis-based clinic, veterans would be forced to receive care in Olympia, adding to commute times and increased costs on veterans due to the rising price of gas.\nThe full text of the letter follows, and a PDF is available here.\nDear Secretary McDonough, Deputy Under Secretary Lieberman, and Director Tadych,\nThank you for your work to serve veterans in Southwest Washington. Today, I write to inquire about the closure of the South Sound/Chehalis Community Outpatient Clinic, which serves 3,500 veterans. Providing accessible, quality, and consistent care to our military veterans is one of the most important services tasked to the federal government. A medical facility closure, particularly one that is geographically convenient for Lewis County veterans, can be a disruptive event for individuals who rely on frequent medical care. Given the consequential nature of this development, I ask that the Veterans Administration (VA) provide the affected community with complete transparency into why this decision was made, and a detailed plan for how the VA will ensure continuity of care for our veterans.\nMany Southwest Washington military veterans and their caregivers have already contacted me to communicate strong concern that they will lose access to care. Some have expressed that they’re worried about losing their current provider and do not want to start over with a new doctor. Others are worried about the longer commute to alternative facilities.\nIt is my understanding that a large portion of the 3,500 veterans who rely on the South Sound/ Chehalis Community Outpatient Clinic will be transitioned to the new Olympia Clinic opening on August 16, 2021. For some of these individuals, that will lengthen the time it takes them to obtain care by 40-60 minutes, round trip. This will not only add increased commute times, but it will also add increased costs for veterans due to the rising price of gasoline.\nGiven the importance of ensuring that veterans access the same level of care after this closure, I request that the VA provide my office with answers to specific questions and information on assistance available to veterans outside of the Olympia area. Specifically:\nDid the VA explore options to hire an alternative contractor for the current facility? If so, please provide a summary of those efforts.\nWhat are your plans to provide the 3,500 impacted veterans with accurate information on what to expect in the coming months?\nHow will the VA work with veterans to ensure they maintain the same level of care?\nWhat transportation options will be available to ensure continuity of care?\nWill veterans be able to keep their care providers once the facility is closed?\nOur veterans have served our country honorably and it is our duty to provide them with the best care possible.\nThank you for your attention to this pressing matter and I look forward to your response.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7267234325408936}
+{"content": "Siding on a home is intended to help protect it from the elements; however, constant exposure to the sun and extreme weather can take its toll. Damaged, rotten or older cladding products can lead to issues for the structure and integrity of a home. When can you tell it’s time to replace the siding? Here are five signs your siding is ready for an upgrade:\n1. Rotting Boards\nIf your siding has begun to rot or crumble and is soft to touch, it requires immediate attention. If the rot is contained to one particular area, you may replace the affected board. However, if rot is found on multiple boards, it’s time to replace your siding. Consider replacing it with a rot-resistant product such as vinyl siding, steel siding or composite cladding.\n2. Cracks & Gaps\nAlthough seemingly insignificant, cracks and gaps in your home’s siding should not be ignored. Gaps in exterior cladding could allow unwanted moisture and pests to enter your home, causing further and often quite expensive damage. Significant moisture buildup may be visible inside your home in the form of mold, rot or mildew. This can be particularly troublesome if you have wooden siding, to which moisture is the enemy.\n3. Warped Boards\nTake a closer look at your siding for warped boards that no longer lie flat. Bulging or warped siding panels can cause significant structural issues and need to be replaced. Left unattended, warped boards can lead to water leakage or pests. These can often go unnoticed for some time and may require a closer inspection by a professional.\n4. Faded or Peeling Boards\nOne of the more apparent signs of aging siding is faded and peeling boards. If you find the need to repaint your siding more frequently, it may be time to replace it with a low-maintenance siding option. Today, many products are equipped with fade-resistant protection to keep your cladding looking vibrant for years to come.\n5. High Energy Bills\nEven without external damage to your siding, you might still be overdue for a siding replacement. Higher-than-usual energy bills could be an indicator your siding is nearing the end of its lifespan. You may also notice a slight draft near walls, windows and power outlets. Replacing your siding with insulated vinyl siding can save you money on energy bills and prevent drafts from occurring.\nIf you identify any of these issues with your home and siding, consult a professional. When the time comes to replace your siding, upgrade to a durable, low-maintenance siding product that will give your home a new lease on life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6116942763328552}
+{"content": "Julia Kavanaugh, an Irish Roman Catholic, was a Victorian novelist and biographer. Her book \"Women of Christianity\" offers the earliest survey of women’s lives in the Christian tradition. This text refutes the frequent charge of trendiness of egalitarianism, as it was written 150 years ago. It confronts male-dominated history (“great events, dazzling actions”) as pagan and transcends the “wearisome similarity” often depicted in saints’ lives. Finally, her book invites connections with contemporary feminist texts.\nThis lecture draws from the latest leadership literature to make a compelling case for the importance of advancing more women into leadership by addressing both internal and external deterrents. It also examines what works to overcome the \"stained glass ceiling\" by enhancing women's leadership self-efficacy, particularly within Christian subcultures.\nIn Kenya, many churches bar women from church leadership and some teach very strongly against women as religious leaders, hence men dominate church leadership. This is also manifested in the political arena, where women lack representation. This parallel suggests that barring women from leadership is not a biblical premise but a cultural one. This session will bring into focus fundamental values inherent in both religion and politics that tend to inform our sense of judgment and the constitutionality of our engagements.\nLearn to develop all who God has made you to be—your natural abilities, your acquired skills, and your spiritual gifts. This workshop explores how these are all meant to work together and prepare you for ministry in the Body of Christ.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9135943055152893}
+{"content": "“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest.” — Psalm 22:1-2\nThe human experience is messy—full of courage, fear, joy, despair, love, and hate. The soul’s need to pour out these emotions when life becomes overwhelming has led some to poetry, others to songs, and a few—moved by the Holy Spirit—to write what has become Scripture. In troubled times our words sound like those of the lamenting Psalmists, and it is for that reason that God allows us to witness a wide array of expression in the Bible, even when what is coming from our hearts is far from praise. We can bring our cries and complaints to the God who loves us; we were not intended to carry that pain alone. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to do this.\nMany times we seek out cathartic relief by venting to friends or family, but if we stop there we do not complete the cycle of constructive complaint. Bitterly bemoaning our circumstances does not bring victory. We must take what torments us to the one who can move mountains to help us. Without gazing at the beauty of God, our complaints stay in the realm of\n“But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people. All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads.” Instead of transforming to, “You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel! For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.” — (Psalm 22:6-7, 23-24) Is It Okay to Complain to God?\nWhen we consider the whole counsel of Scripture, we should rightly ask, is bringing our complaints to God biblical? Philippians 2:14-15 beautifully commands that we,\n“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” Oh to shine like the stars, what a thing to desire; but how do we do everything without grumbling or arguing? How can we be honest about the profound suffering we might come face to face with as we navigate this broken and fallen world, and still shine as those fully committed to God? The Psalms, Job, and the book of Lamentations show us the guideposts—we turn our face towards God and lay our complaints bare at his throne of grace. We tell Jesus all our trouble and we remember that he sits unchanged, faithful and true.\nJust like the author of Lamentations, we can cry out and say,\n“I have been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. So I say, ‘My splendor is gone and all that I had hoped from the LORD.’ I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.” We reveal an authentic account of the grief within us, and then we continue on as Lamentation’s author did, “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him” (Lamentations 3:17-24).\nIn the book\nDark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament Mark Vroegop suggests that Christians stay humble, pray the Bible, be honest, and don’t just complain. Vroegop explains, “Complaint is central to lament. But Christians never complain just to complain. Instead, we bring our complaints to the Lord for the purpose of moving us toward him.” When complaint-worthy trials loom large in our lives we must do our job as ministers of reconciliation and allow them to become a catalyst of redemption instead of destruction. If we meditate on all that causes us to fret instead of the promises of a mighty God, we soon believe lies the devil is whispering in the shadows of our circumstances. Instead, we must declare, “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23).\nPhoto Credit: © Getty Images/fizkes", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5470128059387207}
+{"content": "Topic 8: Business models and value propositions for financing CAPs\nThis page features the key lessons shared by KE4CAP climate adaption platforms (CAPs) on the current practices, innovations and challenges related to the business models and value propositions for financing CAPs.\nUsing a sector development agency to mobilize a local green economy\nRead how GreenCape, through its work across government, business and academia, has generated significant private sector investment and employment in green business, technologies and manufacturing.\nFinancing Inclusive Low-Carbon Resilient Development: Nepal\nThis report analyses the new financial delivery structures in Nepal that have been set up to channel low-carbon climate-resilient development finance to the poor, focusing on alternative energy.\nFinancing Inclusive Low-Carbon Development: Bangladesh\nHow can we deliver climate finance to those who need it most? We examine the choices countries make in financing low-carbon resilient development, focusing on experiences in Bangladesh.\nA Study to Better Understand Cookstove Business Models\nThis study analysed biomass cookstove business models from Asia and Africa to better understand how to build business cases to reach scale.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.892261266708374}
+{"content": "Subjectification in Times of Indebtedness and Neoliberal/Austerity Urbanism\njournal contributionposted on 22.04.2020, 08:01 by C Di Feliciantonio\nHow can we analyse the (re)emergence of squatting in relation to the current housing crisis in Italy? Centred on the case of Rome, the paper theorizes this return as resulting from processes of subjectification in the housing sector linked to the raising of indebtedness as a main dispositif of capitalism under neoliberal/austerity urbanism agendas. The political economy-oriented literature on neoliberal/austerity urbanism is bridged with the post-Marxist approach of Maurizio Lazzarato. Debt is seen as the archetype of social relations, shaping and controlling subjectivities, making the “work on yourself” essential to the reproduction of (indebted) society. However, given the circular nature of power, indebtedness can be generative of new processes of subjectification aimed at subverting the same power relation. In this sense, the paper operationalizes the conceptualization of Foucauldian subjectification recently proposed by Judith Revel, emphasizing how subjectification always results from (1) an action/gesture and (2) a consequent deconstruction of the identity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8717072010040283}
+{"content": "document No validated intervention that specifically addresses the psychosocial needs of unemployed people exists in the South African context. This study intends to evaluate an evidence-based job-search program, called the JOBS intervention, that is aimed at the self-efficacy, amotivation, and self-esteem related to participants searching for jobs. A... article 2020", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8690502643585205}
+{"content": "Making quick and accurate decisions during a clinical trial is critical for keeping patients safe and studies on track. However, increasing trial complexity, new data types, and a growing reliance on contract research organizations (CROs) can make it difficult for sponsors to access and analyze the data they need, when they need it.\nThis article examines data challenges faced by sponsors and the underlying problems driving those challenges. It also details fast and flexible new processes and solutions designed to help overcome these challenges by serving sponsors’ ever-increasing need to analyze complex data. These solutions provide actionable insights that make safety signals easy to detect and investigate while easing the burden of meeting regulatory requirements.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9988912343978882}
+{"content": "Author(s): Feryal CUBUKCU\nThis article aims at presenting a study of the teacher trainees in the English department who have received instruction in metacognitive awareness for reading comprehension. Metacognition or \"thinking about thinking\" involves the awareness and regulation of thinking processes. Metacognitive strategies are those strategies that require students to think about their own thinking as they engage in academic tasks. Within this study, students have been taught metacognitive strategies for reading in a five-week program they have joined voluntarily. The students have used the reading logs to reflect on their own thinking processes as they have been engaged in reading tasks. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of systematic direct instruction of multiple metacognitive strategies designed to assist students in comprehending text. Specifically, the reading comprehension and vocabulary achievement of 130 third-year university students has been investigated to determine whether instruction that incorporated metacognitive strategies has led to an increase in the reading comprehension of expository texts. In addition, the investigation is also designed to determine the impact of the metacognitive strategies on vocabulary.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6594630479812622}
+{"content": "The view from the window leaves a snapped image in my memory. Bronzed foliage contrast with periwinkle sky. Clouds dot the horizon like unpainted spots of canvas. The trees and sky are all I remember. But I know the window also contains a side view of our neighbor’s house, the green swing-set and the emerald, gold and russet patchwork quilting Nebraska autumn lawns. At the time, all I focused on was the sky.\nThis picture of autumn serenity is marred as the sky crashes down on top of me.\nPanic twist about my awareness like a spiderweb. My breathing is short and ragged, catching in my chest, held by some invisible force. I feel the twitching seizure begin, clawing at my body.\nA pulsing erupts in my belly like a punch delivered from inside. Panic now takes me under, leaving me terrified, knowing I have no control over what is happening—what is still yet to happen.\nI scream for my mom. No, no, no, no, I chant to myself, a supplication never answered. I slip into a type one diabetic insulin reaction.\nI can feel a chill coursing through my veins, anchoring me where I stand. Sweat glides along the vertical topography of my nine-year-old body, and I know it’s too late.\nMy hands twitch like two goldfish out of water. My brain seems to jerk independent of my head, like a pinball ricocheting in random patterns. Tears join the rivers of cold sweat as my slim limbs jerkily collide with the floor. My trained dancer’s body does not understand the combinations of twitching controlling my arms and legs and torso.\n“Mommy!” This is all I say before screaming erases the defined edges between articulation and wild animal sounds.\nThe world around me is a quiet whisper as my consciousness is ripped in two. Like an angel guarding its charge, I look down, watching the scene unfold.\nMy mom cradles me in her lap as I struggle to reconcile the images in front of me. I still see the autumn sky in its blue brilliance, but a proscenium stage is now stamped in the forefront.\nAn audience of one endures the nightmare performance repeating incessantly before me. Screams punctuate each scene, and my fists and feet curl into balls. Aware of both reality and fiction, I have no control.\nYears later, I’ll learn people have similar experiences while on hallucigenic drugs. I’ll wonder why anyone willingly puts themselves through this.\n“Brooky, get the sugar jar then get Daddy- he’s outside in the garage.” Mom assign’s duties like checking off from a chart. Her calmness permeates my panicked thoughts, but I’m not able to control my body, my mind—now my memory.\n“Bridgey, its okay. Brooky, hurry!” Even in this state, I hear her voice catch. “Bruce, in here!” Mom directs Dad as he rushes into the house.\nRunning from the front door, he wipes sweat from his swarthy face.\nA well-oiled routine, Dad holds my head and body, prying my tiny mouth open—my twitching body a challenge for his muscled arms. I can’t stop screaming as Mom spoons sugar into my opened mouth.\n“Brooky, I need you to get the Glucogon.” Mom’s voice is steady, but still a frenzied, frantic tone hides behind her words. “It’s okay Bridgey,” she repeats to my twitching body accompanied by grisly screams. “Bruce–” her voice a whimper contrasting with her expertly maneuvered actions.\nA momentary thought flits in and out of the terror seizing my mind; is my seven-year-old sister scared? Does Brook understand what’s happening? I’m worried for her and our brother just beginning to toddle around. We never speak about this—we never will.\nA wave washes these imprints away, drowning me in panic.\nThe world imprisoning me is misted with phantoms weaving in and out of reality. My mind continues to churn out a never-ending performance of fear. Captive in my own body—my own mind, I’m unaware of the large needle puncturing my arm.\nAs quickly as the sky crashed down, it lifts off my chest.\nA sluggish warmth replaces the chill marbling my skin purple. The terrifying performers recede into the black depths of my mind. I float gently down, feeling a blanket embrace my now still limbs, whole once again. My vision fuzzes like a Monet painting until a brief slumber leaves me in peaceful repose.\nThe Glucagon has done its job as the clock ticks by minutes, but it feels like hours. Waking from deep, black solitude, my mom calls my name, her voice muted. Distant and foreign, she calls me back to a bright, sharp reality.\nMy long light brown hair sticks to my neck and the sides of my face. A grainy, sticky substance has stiffened leaving my neck in a solid encasement. It’s the sugar dumped down my throat, an attempt to stave off this nightmare.\nShivering again from sweat-soaked clothes, I come to, aware only of what is tangible, real. Mom and Dad hover above me, two faces surrounded by the mid-morning sun light beaming in from the window.\n“Bridgey, are you okay?” Mom smoothes my hair back. “Let’s get you something solid to eat, then a bath.” She smiles as Dad props me into a sitting position.\n“You okay, sweetie?” Dad rubs my back, his large, strong hand circling my boney frame.\nContained worry lingers in the back of their eyes. They’re checking me, searching for injuries caused by the seizures, ensuring themselves I’m fully awake. Never wanting to scare me, this is one of the few times I’ll ever be aware of the hidden concern they share for their diabetic daughter.\nAcquiescing with a nod of my head, responding to their question, trying to comfort myself as much as them, I wonder when my next insulin reaction will happen.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6307933330535889}
+{"content": "Abstract\nAdults with diabetes are 2-4 times more likely to suffer from heart disease or ischemic stroke than adults without diabetes, yet standard antiplatelet therapy, which is the cornerstone for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, fails in many patients with diabetes. Three independent but often interrelated variables that contribute to platelet hyperreactivity-high blood glucose, oxidative stress, and elevated vascular shear forces-coexist in patients with diabetes, creating a perilous concurrence of risk factors for cardiovascular events. Recent research has focused attention on the plateletspecific collagen receptor glycoprotein VI (GPVI) as a potential antithrombotic target. Signaling events downstream of GPVI are influenced by hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and shear stress. Importantly, drugs targeting these GPVI signaling pathways are already in existence. The potential to repurpose existing drugs is a high-gain strategy for yielding new antiplatelet agents and could have particular benefit in individuals with diabetes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9742063283920288}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe capability of stars and institutions to grasp and rearrange are crucial toward the resilience of intricate programs, specifically in the context of swiftly urbanizing metropolitan areas. An ongoing process of qualitative, reflective analysis among specialists from the Asian destinations weather Change resiliency circle (ACCCRN) revealed that developing projects and workshops can provide meaningfully to that idea capability whenever they propose jobs as a€?experimentsa€?.\nRead more", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6588689684867859}
+{"content": "SmartBridge in collaboration with IBM to upskill students in Data Analytics The novel initiative by the EdTech company seeks to propel data literacy among future Indians students by offering a comprehensive program in data analytics learning\nNew Delhi: Indian EdTech company, SmartBridge, announced a project-based learning initiative in collaboration with IBM Global University Programs. The unique initiative seeks to upskill thousands of Indian students in emerging technologies.\nThe initiative includes access to IBM academic initiative, which provides no-charge e-learning courses, digital skill badges and software tools. Students will be provided with instructor-led online boot camps, expert mentoring and access to the SmartInternz platform for project development.\nAccording to a McKinsey report, India is estimated to have 650-700 million smartphones as the number of internet users will cross 800 million by 2023. Concurrently, the country’s digital economy has the potential to create 60-65 million jobs by 2025. The report also finds that India’s digital surge is well underway on the consumer side, even as its businesses show uneven adoption. It is critical, then, that India’s digital leap matches with growth in data literacy, ensuring that millions of users are not left vulnerable.\nAs data literacy is becoming one of the biggest priorities in the country, SmartBridge, with a proven track record of over five years in upskilling the next-gen talent pool, collaborates with IBM to an initiative that intends to provide data analytics abilities to MBA / BBA / MCA / BCA / Mpharma / Bpharma / MSc / BSc. / Bcom / Mtech / Btech / BE students. The program offers them six technology tracks to learn and build projects:\n● Applied Data Science\n● Artificial Intelligence\n● Marketing Analytics\n● HR Analytics\n● Finance Analytics\n● Pharma Analytics\n“Data-driven decision making has become an essential part of people’s lives in today’s society. Data analytics abilities are required for all jobs, regardless of their type. This build-a-thon assists young graduates in acquiring these skills and understanding the advantages via actual implementation. SmartInternz project-based learning is an outcome-driven method to achieving the goals of this build-a-thon” said Amarender Katkam, Founder & CEO, SmartBridge Educational Services Private Limited.\n“IBM is pleased to partner with SmartBridge to offer a skills-oriented training program based on IBM Academic Initiative, to empower students from various backgrounds with IT skills that are required to excel in today’s high-demand market. Covering latest industry practices, the learning tracks will focus on technologies such as Cloud, analytics and Data Science.” said Mona Bharadwaj, University Relations Leader, IBM India.\nWith an aim to build practical and analytical data skills in students, the program will include monthly cohorts starting in October 2021 and ending in March 2022, where each cohort will receive hands-on training and expert mentoring for project development.\nWorking with data is a highly sought-after professional skill and an increasingly valuable tool for individuals globally. By encouraging and fostering further learning in data analytics through this innovative initiative, students from all over the country now have an opportunity to enroll free of charge and upskill themselves in the subject.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7819958329200745}
+{"content": "Transnational anti-war activism: solidarity, diversity and the internet in Australia, Britain and the United States after 9/11.\njournal contributionposted on 09.09.2009, 13:21 by Kevin Gillan, Jenny Pickerill\nThe upsurge in activism opposing wars and occupations in Afghanistan and Iraq appears to represent a significant process of transnational collective action. Using data collected through participant observation, interviews and website analysis this paper explores the role of the Internet in facilitating transnational activism between Australia, Britain and the United States. This research confirms Tarrow’s (2005a) assertion of ‘rooted cosmopolitanism’ – a primary commitment to locally contextualised action combined with a desire for transnational support. The Internet is used primarily for gathering news and for sharing symbolic expressions of solidarity. In Australia in particular, with fewer domestic anti-war resources online, international networking proves particularly useful. To an extent, online networks reach across both political diversity and geographical boundaries. However, online resources do not appear to enable the more personal connections required to build stable, working coalitions across borders.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9989635348320007}
+{"content": "When COVID-19 upended normal operations at STRIVE, a workforce development nonprofit founded in New York, the Center for Applied Behavioral Science at MDRC documented the agency’s real-time innovations that allowed it to continue serving clients during the crisis. Greg Wise, STRIVE’s National Vice President, shared a first-hand account of the transition.\nEven before the COVID-19 crisis, early care and education providers faced challenges attracting and retaining qualified, well-trained, and diverse early educators — and staff turnover can affect children’s early progress. Three approaches may help improve these workers’ access to professional education, their overall economic well-being, and their sometimes difficult working conditions.\nA Feasibility Study of the Bridges to Pathways Program\nIn a program to reduce criminal justice involvement, participants received mentoring, case management, subsidized internships, and the opportunity to earn a high school credential. The program reduced the arrest rate for felonies and violent crimes but did not affect overall rates of arrest or incarceration, educational or training certification, or employment.\nFinal Results of the Hard-to-Employ Demonstration and Evaluation Project and Selected Sites from the Employment Retention and Advancement Project\nA Synthesis of Child Research Conducted as Part of the National Evaluation of Welfare-to-Work Strategies", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.60633784532547}
+{"content": "Campana, Mario; Van den Bossche, Astrid and Miller, Bryoney.2020.#dadtribe: Performing Sharenting Labour to Commercialise Involved Fatherhood.Journal of Macromarketing, 40(4),pp. 475-491.ISSN 0276-1467[Article]\nThis study looks at commercial representations of fatherhood within macromarketing. We base our study on ‘Instadads,’ a group of father influencers who use Instagram to document their family lives, and foster a following that is attractive to brand sponsorship. Through a netnography of 21 Instadad accounts and 10 in-depth interviews, we investigate how these influencers perform sharenting labour, which is the labour involved in commodifying and monetising the sharing of parental experiences. We posit that through this labour, father influencers contribute to early attempts at translating the new discursive territory of involved fatherhood into mainstream commercial representations. Sharenting labour has the potential to shift discourses on masculinities, lending more legitimacy to male parental caregiving activities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9074638485908508}
+{"content": "Research funded by the Department for Transport and conducted by Rail safety and Standards Board on 6 types of train, has found that air quality levels on some trains, while operating under diesel power, is poorer than desired.\nThe report published on 16 September 2021has independently concluded that the quality of air on services remains within legal workplace limits. There is already cross-industry research underway to understand the issue and identify short-term and long-term solutions.\nHowever, in response to the report, DFT has asked the RSSB to publish the full findings and has commissioned a review of all the regulations and standards that currently control air pollution and people’s exposure to it on the rail network. This will include on-board services as well as in stations.\nThe report shows measurements of pollutants including nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter throughout the duration of train journeys. It demonstrates that on-train concentrations of nitrogen dioxide can peak at levels ranging from 1 to 13 times higher than identified next to major central London roads. Peaks most frequently occur when trains are in tunnels or idling in stations.\nWhile this is verified as within legal limits, the government is committed to ensuring passengers and staff can be reassured that the railways meet the very highest standards. This could include updating or strengthening existing railway standards on air quality.\nDFT has also commissioned further research, managed by RSSB to help better understand the scale of the air quality issue on board trains and to identify potential causes and solutions. This work will include measuring air quality levels inside a further 8 train classes in service across the country’s rail network.\nThe work forms part of the broader Air Quality Strategic Framework, which details RSSBs recommended approach for monitoring, modelling and mitigation. Most recently, this has included kicking off a £4.5 million Stations Air Quality Monitoring Network to focus on measuring air quality at train stations across England and Wales and provide high quality and robust data.\nRail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris said:\n'The safety of staff and passengers is our absolute priority. While these findings are within limits, I do not believe people should have to accept anything less than the highest levels of air quality.\nI have asked the industry to immediately conduct further research and explore all engineering modifications and options to rapidly improve air quality on trains and in stations.\nI have also launched a comprehensive review of the current standards and guidance related to air quality on the rail network. If required, we will not hesitate to strengthen legislation to ensure the highest standards of air quality are met and maintained.'\nFor more information, visit the GOV.uk website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5281431674957275}
+{"content": "It doesn’t matter where you look. Today, technology is everywhere. In educational organizations, tech has become a crucial part of the daily learning process, fundamentally changing the way students learn, how teachers educate, and how learning institutions operate. Whether doing research in a computer lab or conducting classwork on a personal tablet, students and teachers are more connected now than ever before. Of course, with such connection, there comes potential of cyber threats and cyberattacks.\nCyberattacks are happening in schools nationwide\nSince 2016, there have been 688 publicly-disclosed cybersecurity-related incidents involving U.S. public schools and 61 public school districts have experienced more than one cybersecurity incident.\nOne might ask, “Why are attackers targeting schools?” Beyond the troves of personally-identifiable information (PII) on students and staff, there is frequently sensitive—and lucrative—data associated with research projects being conducted at the schools.\nFocusing on safety can help schools mitigate teacher stress - October 15, 2021 How online SEL can support struggling students - October 14, 2021 Delta variant forcing districts to find new ways to assess learning - October 14, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6895026564598083}
+{"content": "One of the most critical steps any business faces in any software audit is conducting an internal analysis of deployments to entitlements, preferably before any audit data is shared with the auditors. That internal review serves several purposes, including (1) identifying deployments for which a company’s license documentation may be lacking, thereby giving the company…\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject\nPrivacy & Cookies Policy\nPrivacy Overview\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.\nNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.\nAny cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8303816318511963}
+{"content": "To refer to this page use:\nhttp://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/pr1h87t\nAbstract: Herein we introduce a high-throughput method, INTERFACE, to reveal the capacity of contiguous RNA nucleotides to establish in vivo intermolecular RNA interactions for the purpose of functional characterization of intracellular RNA. INTERFACE enables simultaneous accessibility interrogation of an unlimited number of regions by coupling regional hybridization detection to transcription elongation outputs measurable by RNA-seq. We profile over 900 RNA interfaces in 71 validated, but largely mechanistically under-characterized, Escherichia coli sRNAs in the presence and absence of a global regulator, Hfq, and find that two-thirds of tested sRNAs feature Hfq-dependent regions. Further, we identify in vivo hybridization patterns that hallmark functional regions to uncover mRNA targets. In this way, we biochemically validate 25 mRNA targets, many of which are not captured by typically tested, top-ranked computational predictions. We additionally discover direct mRNA binding activity within the GlmY terminator, highlighting the information value of high-throughput RNA accessibility data. Publication Date: 4-Oct-2018 Citation: Mihailovic, Mia K, Vazquez-Anderson, Jorge, Li, Yan, Fry, Victoria, Vimalathas, Praveen, Herrera, Daniel, Lease, Richard A, Powell, Warren B, Contreras, Lydia M. (2018). High-throughput in vivo mapping of RNA accessible interfaces to identify functional sRNA binding sites.. Nature communications, 9 (1), 4084 - ?. doi:10.1038/s41467-018-06207-z DOI: doi:10.1038/s41467-018-06207-z ISSN: 2041-1723 EISSN: 2041-1723 Pages: 4084 - ? Language: eng Type of Material: Journal Article Journal/Proceeding Title: Nature communications Version: Final published version. This is an open access article.\nItems in OAR@Princeton are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5650599002838135}
+{"content": "Purple acid phosphatase (PAP) catalyzes the hydrolysis of phosphate monoesters and anhydrides to release phosphate within an acidic pH range. Among the 29 PAP-like proteins in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana), AtPAP15 (At3g07130) displays a greater degree of amino acid identity with soybean (Glycine max; GmPHY) and tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) PAP (NtPAP) with phytase activity than the other AtPAPs. In this study, transgenic Arabidopsis that expressed an AtPAP15 promoterbeta-glucuronidase (GUS) fusion protein showed that AtPAP15 expression was developmentally and temporally regulated, with strong GUS staining at the early stages of seedling growth and pollen germination. The expression was also organ/tissue specific, with strongest GUS staining in the vasculature, pollen grains, and roots. The recombinant AtPAP purified from transgenic tobacco exhibited broad substrate specificity with moderate phytase activity. AtPAP15 T-DNA insertion lines exhibited a lower phytase and phosphatase activity in seedling and germinating pollen and lower pollen germination rate compared with the wild type and their complementation lines. Therefore, AtPAP15 likely mobilizes phosphorus reserves in plants, particularly during seed and pollen germination. Since AtPAP15 is not expressed in the root hair or in the epidermal cells, it is unlikely to play any role in external phosphorus assimilation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5043700933456421}
+{"content": "摘要\nPulmonary and renal responses to furosemide were evaluated in ten infants with stage III-IV bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Furosemide was given intravenously for two doses, 1 and 2 mg/kg, at approximately 24-hour intervals. The following indices were evaluated in series before and after entry Into study: clinical respiratory distress syndrome score; blood pH; partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide; alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient; urine output; glomerular filtration rate; fractional excretion of filtered sodium, chloride, potassium, and calcium; osmolar clearance; water clearance; and concentrations of serum electrolytes and calcium. A significant decrease in the respiratory distress syndrome score and in the partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide was seen only transiently at two hours following each dose. There was no significant improvement in the alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient during the study. Furosemide induced diuresis and urinary excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and calcium. A significant decrease in serum chloride and potassium concentrations was seen at 48 hours after entry intostudy; serum sodium and calcium concentrations remained unchanged. This study has demonstrated that furosemide administration has only a short-term effect in the lung but has a potential for long-term complication on electrolytes and calcium balance in infants with well-established stage III-IV bronchopulmonary dysplasia.\n原文 英語 頁（從 - 到） 917-919 頁數 3 期刊 American Journal of Diseases of Children 卷 139 發行號 9 DOIs 出版狀態 已發佈 - 一月 1 1985 對外發佈 是 ASJC Scopus subject areas 兒科、圍產兒和兒童健康", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9010422825813293}
+{"content": "Your task is clear: in the face of tough competition, reducing production costs remains the top priority for manufacturing. To achieve this, you don’t only need the right components at the right price. Automation expertise and the industry-specific interaction of components is key. The knowledge and skills of your workers, along with the digitalisation of all processes, are also vital. Explore our range of specific automation solutions as well as our customised training and consulting programme.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996252059936523}
+{"content": "4 Winter Plumbing Tips for When You'll Be Away In this article are a few key steps you can take ahead of time to prevent disaster from striking while you're away. 06/03/2020\nImagine returning from a relaxing vacation only to find your house flooded due to a burst pipe. According to the\nInsurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, burst pipes are one of the most common sources of damage to property in winter weather and can cause upward of $5,000 in damage.\nIf you are heading out of town this winter for more than two weeks, start planning now. Here are a few key steps you can take ahead of time to prevent disaster from striking while you're away.\nTurn Off the Main Water Supply\nLocating the main water supply valve — and knowing how to turn it off — is one of those pieces of knowledge that every homeowner should have. Taking the time to locate the main water supply valve now will save you time and hassle in an emergency. Plus, turning off the main water supply while you're out of town will give you extra piece of mind by ensuring you don't return to a burst pipe and catastrophic water damage.\nThe main water supply valve is often located toward the front of a basement or crawl space, although in warmer climates the valve might be located in an exterior box with a removable lid or on an exterior wall.\nPrevent Burst Pipes\nIn addition to turning off the water supply, there are other steps you can take to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. Leave the heat on in your home set to no lower than 55 degrees. Leave cabinet doors under bathroom and kitchen sinks open to\nallow warmer air to circulate. If you don't turn the main water supply off, leave one faucet served by exposed pipes on at a trickle. Allowing water to flow through pipes can help prevent freezing.\nAdditionally, check your crawl space, basement, and attic to make sure there's adequate insulation and that cracks around windows, doors, and at sill plates are sealed to prevent drafts.\nClean Drains and Garbage Disposals\nBacteria can build up in garbage disposals and drains while you're away, leading to unpleasant odors. Before you leave, run your garbage disposal for several seconds to ensure no debris is built up at the bottom. To create a homemade garbage disposal cleaning solution, mix vinegar and baking soda and run the solution through the drain. Follow it up by running a couple of lemon or orange peels through to leave a fresh scent.\nDon't Put Off Routine Maintenance\nRoutine maintenance issues could get worse while you're away, leading to a headache when you return. Set aside time at least a week or two before you leave to have a professional plumber fix these issues and conduct other routine maintenance. A plumber can also make sure your sump pump, the best defense against flooding, is working properly before you leave.\nThese tips can help ensure you don't return to an expensive, stressful plumbing issue, allowing you to truly relax and unwind while you're away.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5203084945678711}
+{"content": "No Products in the Cart\nRusting is common when patio furniture is left outside for lengthy periods. Any metal furniture can rust if specific precautions are not taken, whether a chair, table, or bench. When rust attacks a piece of furniture, it can quickly eat through the metal, inflicting irreparable, complex, or impossible to cure damage. So, how can you prevent rust from forming on your outdoor furniture?\nRust is caused by oxidation, which occurs as a result of oxygen and moisture exposure. Of course, this effect does not apply to everything. Unfortunately, we are surrounded by iron; in fact, steel is made of iron. Rust, on the other hand, appears only in iron-containing objects and materials. Patio furniture made of iron, steel, or other iron-containing metals may rust when exposed to dampness.\nSince iron oxidizes, you may preserve your patio furniture from rust by purchasing non-metal furniture. Your furniture will not rust if it is not composed of metal. The downside of using an alternative material is that it will likely be less intense and durable than metal.\nCover your patio furniture to preserve it from the elements and rain. When you're through with your patio for the evening and want to retreat indoors, store your furniture in a covered area. After only a few days of exposure, patio furniture can rust. Allowing it to rust increases the likelihood of it rusting.\nConsider investing in furniture coverings if your patio lacks a covered area for storing furniture. Covers are available at most home improvement outlets for as little as $15 per, which is a tiny thing to pay for rust prevention. Often, the covers are made of a durable and waterproof fabric that keeps your furniture dry even when it rains. To avoid corrosion, drape a cover over each piece of metal patio equipment.\nEven if your patio furniture is covered, it is subject to rust. It is especially true if you live in a humid area like the Southeast. Humidity refers to the presence of moisture vapor in the air. When there is a significant concentration of moisture vapor in the air, the air is humid. When there is little or no moisture vapor in the air, it is said to be dry. Water droplets can saturate the outside of metal patio furniture due to humidity. If these water droplets are not regulated, they will function as a rust catalyst, causing your furniture to corrode and decay over time. It is why you should dry your furniture by hand regularly. Dry it with a clean towel if your furniture gets wet while stored under a roof or beneath a furniture cover.\nAnti-rust treatments can be applied to patio furniture in a variety of ways. Many paints, for example, put a water-resistant covering on metal furniture, preventing corrosion. Transparent materials are used to preserve furniture from rusting.\nWashing your patio furniture will help protect it from rusting. To remove any lingering mildew or filth, scrub your furniture with a small amount of mild dish soap and water. While mildew and grime may appear harmless, they contain significant moisture, resulting in rust. Even so, you can easily clean your patio furniture with a bit of mild soap and water.\nFollowing these guidelines should help protect your patio furniture from rusting. But what if your furniture is already rusting? Don't just take it to the nearest dump. With a bit of elbow work, you can usually restore rusted patio furniture to its previous condition.\nScrub the afflicted area of your patio furniture with steel wool or a wire grill brush to clean and eliminate rust. Steel wool and a grill brush's abrasive properties will remove the rusted metal, revealing the uncorroded metal layers beneath. After removing the rust from your furniture, refinish it with a fresh coat of paint for added protection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5183850526809692}
+{"content": "OBJECTIVE: Appropriate clinical management of cases of FIGO Grade I and II endometrial carcinoma relies heavily on the determination of myometrial invasion (MI). There are no reports addressing expression of the cell adhesion molecule CD44 in the subset of Grade I and II endometrioid carcinoma (EC) as it relates to prognosis, including MI. METHODS: Immunohistochemical staining for CD44s and CD44v6 was evaluated in 40 hysterectomy specimens with Grade I and II EC, including 11 noninvasive ECs, 14 with MI 50%). Staining characteristics according to the presence of MI and vascular space invasion (VSI) were evaluated. Strong membranous staining of >10% of tumor cells was interpreted as positive. RESULTS: CD44v6 staining was positive in 20% (8/40) of cases, including 45% (5/11) of EC without MI but only 10% (3/29) with MI (P = 0.025). CD44v6 staining was not present in deeply invasive tumors (0/15), while it was present in 8/25 superficially or noninvasive tumors (P = 0.016). Sensitivity and specificity were 25 and 100%, respectively, using CD44v6 in evaluating deep myometrial invasion. CD44s showed a trend toward positive staining when comparing noninvasive versus invasive tumors and noninvasive/superficially invasive versus deeply invasive tumors (P = 0.08 and 0.12, respectively). CD44s or CD44v6 staining was highly specific for absence of VSI, although statistical comparison did not reach significance. CONCLUSION: Deeply invasive EC was associated with a consistent lack of CD44v6 expression. This may have potential clinical utility if this finding is demonstrated in further study of prehysterectomy sampling specimens containing EC.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9688184261322021}
+{"content": "Reducing falls in post-acute Medicaid patients enrolled in the Safe Transitions for the Elderly Patient (STEP) Program Date2015-03-20 Author\nJohnson, Valerie W.\nCamp, Kathlene\nLardner, Dana\nBugnariu, Nicoleta\nKnebl, Janice\nMetadataShow full item record Abstract\nPurpose: The STEP Program is a hybrid transitional care model composed of interdisciplinary team members focused on reducing hospital readmissions, decreasing falls, and improving quality of life. Thus far, no transitional care program has been able to show a significant reduction in falls among post-acute, community dwelling older adults. As the first physical therapy (PT) team to be included in a transitional care program, we sought out to identify potential fallers and reduce falls in this vulnerable population. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the contribution of PT intervention in the STEP program, specifically as it relates to decreasing falls and falls risk. Methods: We utilized a qualitative, subjective report instrument known as the 4-point Hopkins Falls Grading Scale (HFGS) with good face and content validity to discriminate between the severity and frequency of falls. A systematic, subjective history of falls and comprehensive fall risk assessment scores pre- and post- PT intervention were obtained and analyzed. All data was analyzed using SPSS, and according to the Shapiro-Wilk test, none of the fall data was normally distributed (all yielding p-values of .000). Therefore, we used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test to analyze the difference in medians for pre-STEP fall data at 3 months and post-STEP fall data. Results: Preliminary data of a subset of patients reveals promising results for the Hopkin’s Falls Grading Scale with 3 out of 4 grades showing a significant reduction in falls. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test provided the following results. There was a significant decrease in number of Grade 4 Falls (p = .000). There was not enough evidence to support a significant difference in number of Grade 3 Falls (p = .065). There was a significant decrease in number of Grade 2 Falls (p = .000). Finally, there was a significant decrease in number of Grade 1 Falls (p = .004). Grade 3 falls showed no significant difference; however in our distribution, we only had 8 patients that reported Grade 3 falls, compared to 20 patients for Grade 4 falls, 22 patients for Grade 2 falls, and 19 patients for Grade 1 falls. Conclusions: These results confirm the need and importance of collecting pre- and post- PT intervention falls data. At this point in time, 3 out of 4 grades show a significant decrease in falls. The data suggests that transitional physical therapy is effective in showing a reduction in falls in older Medicaid patients recently discharged from the hospital.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7136778831481934}
+{"content": "One of America’s leading investment banks has expressed its concern that the gains currently fuelling the S&P 500’s recovery from the Covid-19 panic are too narrowly spread.\nIn his Weekly Kickstart note, Goldman Sachs (GS) analyst David Kostin observed:\nThis is by no means the first expression of investor ambivalence about the tight dominance of Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Facebook (FB), Google (GOOGL) and Apple (AAPL) in America’s leading index. However, the economic devastation wrought by the Covid-19 crisis has brought such anxieties into sharper focus. Kostin added:\nAt the start of the year the five aforementioned stocks accounted for 18 per cent of the index’s total market cap. This figure has since surged to 20 per cent, surpassing the peak of the “Tech Bubble” or “Dot-com bubble” in March 2000, to become the highest concentration in the S&P 500’s history.\nWhile this surge may have buoyed the immediate American recovery from the market-wide coronavirus sell-offs of mid-March, in Goldman’s eyes it is not ideal. Kostin stated: “The further market concentration rises, the harder it will be for the S&P 500 index to keep rising without more broad-based participation.\"\nWhile the bank had observed at the start of the year that these mega-cap stocks could avoid a repeat of the “Dot-com” bubble, thanks to their significant earnings power and valuations, by late-April it is less sure.\nKostin admitted that in some cases: “an improving economic outlook and strengthening investor sentiment helps laggards ‘catch up’ to the market leaders.” However, he also stated:\nWith one of the world’s leading financial institutions increasingly concerned, the road ahead for what President Donald Trump calls the “$1 trillion club”, could be bumpier than it currently appears.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.898007869720459}
+{"content": "One common scam that bad actors use to gain access to users’ cryptocurrency is called SIM swapping. SIM cards are small plastic chips that tell phones what phone number to use and what cellular network(s) to connect to. SIM swapping allows hackers to circumvent two-factor authentication requirements by replacing your SIM card and phone number with their own. The hacker will call your wireless provider and, using information available through social media, data breaches, or other means, convince the provider to transfer the SIM card linked to your phone number to a SIM card in their possession.\nWhat is Two-Factor Authentication?\nUsually, users who sign up with a cryptocurrency exchange have the option to add two-factor authentication to their account. Two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security by forcing users to verify their identity using two separate methods of authentication. A common form of two-factor authentication is the use of a rigid computer password followed by the entry of a constantly changing code accessible through a user’s phone.\nHow Can I Avoid Being the Victim of A SIM Swapping Scam?\nIf you employ the following recommendations, you are less likely to fall victim to a SIM swapping scam:\nDo not use SMS text messaging for two-factor authentication if you can avoid it. SMS stands for Short Messaging Service—the main technology phones use to send text messages of up to 160 characters without an attached file. Instead, use a third-party application to generate your access code, such as Authy, Google Authenticator, or Microsoft Authenticator. Even better, if your exchange offers it, use a physical mechanism for two-factor authentication, such as a USB key, card reader, or RFID device.\nKeep in mind that certain exchanges only offer two-factor authentication through SMS. In that case, we recommend calling your wireless provider and setting up a password or additional form of authentication to your account. That way, a hacker would require access to your physical device (and a way to bypass related security measures) to execute transactions using your crypto wallet.\nUse password managers—computer programs that allow users to store, access, and generate passwords for online services such as cryptocurrency exchanges. Make sure to store your password in a private area, preferably offline, and do not use the same password across multiple accounts.\nCryptocurrency wallet software will often generate a unique seed phrase – a collection of random words that can be input to recover your crypto wallet in the event you cannot remember/access your password. Similarly, store this seed phrase in a private area, preferably offline.\nFinally, be skeptical and verify the legitimacy of any communication regarding your crypto wallet. Cryptocurrency exchange representatives will not ask you to share your password over the phone or through social media. Nor will they ask you to share your screen with them. Report any such phishing scams to the exchange directly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6230378150939941}
+{"content": "Trends\nStay on top of the latest developments that might impact your life and business—from new regulations to tech breakthroughs.\nA green business' commitment to sustainability creates a positive impact in your community while targeting a valuable market gap that allows you to…\nWhile not necessarily the right move for everyone, closing or opening a business before year end has some advantages.\nThrough GenFree LLC and non-profit Ready for the World, Mark and Victoria Thompson are creating a family legacy and supporting their community.\nTake stock of what you've learned from the first coronavirus shutdown to help prevent problems and surprises during future crises.\nHaving learned from the lessons of 2020, business owners are approaching the coming year with two sets of plans to account for unforeseen events.\nWith analysts predicting an economic rebound starting this summer, small businesses are using a range of strategies to get ready for a strong…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7106935977935791}
+{"content": "Moonfare’s recent investment strategy opens a door to a key industry nowadays, expected to reach $727bn by 2025 – biotechnology.\nThe fund manager holds a strong track record of investing in the fastest growing generation of healthcare companies, operating at the intersection of tech and biotech.\nTo learn more about opportunities to invest in private equity funds, please contact our team or your dedicated relationship manager. Please note that for regulatory reasons, Moonfare is only permitted to share specific investment opportunities with qualified registered users.\nCovid-19 has accelerated change across the global healthcare ecosystem and brought an amplified focus to the medical industry.\nMoonfare, the leading digital investment platform for top-tier private markets funds, is launching a second vintage of its flagship Buyout Portfolio to build on the success of the portfolio franchise it launched in 2020.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9731239080429077}
+{"content": "A low credit score has far-reaching consequences on your ability to achieve your financial goals. But what affects your credit score?\nDealing with debt has been a story many of us are familiar with. Too many of us have more debt than we are comfortable with. The numbers confirm this. This year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported total household debt at a record of…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8115003705024719}
+{"content": "Description Registration Number: MAL18086013NC\nMegalive Neuromium ALA Plus helps to directly neutralize free radicals in the nerves tissues and improving nerve function, keeping the feeling of tingling and numbness at bay.\nBenefits of each ingredient: - Alpha Lipoic Acid protect the whole cells by destroying free radical formed either in water-soluble form or fat-soluble form.\n- Benfotiamine helps to promote nerve repair, the absorption rate of Benfotiamine is approximately 5-fold compared to thiamine.\n- Vitamin B6 plays a role in dopamine and serotonin production (a neurotransmitter that supports the central nervous system).\n- Vitamin B12 helps to protect neurotransmitters, generally not present in plant foods, vegans must use daily supplementation.\n- Chromium Chloride Hexahydrate serves as an antioxidant to relieve increased oxidative stress.\nIngredients:\nEach 480mg Vegecap contains:\n- Alpha Lipoic Acid 300mg - Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 500mcg - Benfotiamine 50mg - Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 50mg (Providing 14.14mg Vitamin B6) - Chromium Chloride Hexahydrate 2.56mg (Providing 474mcg Chromium) Dosage/How to use:\nAdults: Take 1 capsule once daily before meal or as recommended by pharmacist/doctor or your health care professional\nCaution:\n-As with any supplement, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, contact your healthcare professional before taking it", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9276277422904968}
+{"content": "Our motor vehicle accident attorneys at Arnold & Itkin recently filed suit on behalf of a client who was injured in a collision on a beltway in Harris County, Texas.\nThe accident occurred on a feeder road of the beltway. Our client’s vehicle was struck violently by a driver who was on the job at the time of the crash. In traffic accidents such as this, we recognize the responsibility of the driver’s employer to put safety first when hiring and training employees. This is crucial for the safety of everyone on the road. When companies fail to ensure their drivers are cautious and attentive, innocent people pay the price.\nOur firm filed this lawsuit in Harris County. We look forward to finding answers for our client and holding the at-fault parties accountable for their wrongdoing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8426719903945923}
+{"content": "Climate\n· A survey of 195 faculty at a large academic radiology department found that 23% respondents with children reported having major gaps in their childcare needs while 53% reported minor gaps during the pandemic highlighting the need for supporting healthcare workers.\nEpidemiology\n· A series of acral chilblain lesion cases collected in France found that 7 of 121 cases tested positive for COVID-19 via RT-PCR and 5 of 75 tested positive via serology. Based on their findings, the investigators suggest that chilblains do not have diagnostic or prognostic value for SARS-CoV-2 infection, though the authors do not dismiss that some acral lesions could be related to COVID-19.\nUnderstanding the Pathology\n· Comparison of RNA-seq data from bronchoalveolar lavage samples from 9 COVID-19 patients found an increase in ACE2 expression and a resultant bradykinin storm leading to increased vascular permeability, infiltration of inflammatory cells, formation of hyaluronic acid membranes in the lungs, and electrolyte imbalances when compared to controls. This analysis helps characterize the mechanism of inhibited gas exchange in COVID-19.\nTransmission and Prevention\n· Researchers affiliated with Oxford, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, North Carolina State University, and the University of Haifa discuss the importance of human challenge trials in SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development and argue that these trials should be initiated immediately due to the lengthy process involved in conducting them.\nManagement\n· A group of pediatricians describes recommendations for breastfeeding infants for mothers with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 citing the lack of consensus from national OB/GYN organizations in the US and UK.\n· A study involving 140 patients in Singapore discusses and validates a proposed \"Rule-of-6\" which involves using early-infection levels of ferritin above 600 ug/L, LDH above 600 U/L, and CRP above 60 mg/L as predictors of COVID-19 disease progression and deterioration.\nAdjusting Practice During COVID-19\n· A retrospective cross-sectional analysis in Boston, MA found that among 327 patients who are taking systemic immunomodulatory medications for dermatologic conditions, there were 5 COVID-19 positive infections and 1 hospitalization, which is in-line with Boston's general population infection and hospitalization rate suggesting that long term immunomodulatory medications likely do not affect COVID-19 infection and outcomes.\n· A 40-question survey filled out by 509 interventional cardiolo", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.94189453125}
+{"content": "Kneehill County council will send a resolution to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Central District to advocate for more knowledge regarding cannabis production sites following a motion at the regular Tuesday, September 14 council meeting.\nThe proposed resolution stems from concerns regarding the limited access to information municipalities are given about Health Canada approved cannabis production sites which impededes municipalities from proactively ensuring compliance of land use regulations and enforcement at these sites. “Within the current legislative framework there is no way for municipalities to determine from Health Canada where sites of cannabis production may have been approved within a municipality, limiting the ability to apply local land use regulations proactively,” said Town of Three Hills municipal intern Jerritt Cloney during a presentation at Tuesday’s meeting. RMA is an independent association which is made up of 69 rural counties and municipal districts across Alberta; the Central District comprises 14 of these municipalities and includes Kneehill County, Starland County, and Wheatland County. Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link currently sits on the RMA board of directors as the representative for the Central District. During the meeting Kneehill County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Mike Haugen noted a letter of support was discussed at the Wheatland County council meeting on September 7, with their council voting in favour of sending the resolution. The resolution will be sent to the Central RMA district for endorsement; if it receives endorsement it will be brought before RMA at the 2021 Fall Convention which is scheduled for November.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7794359922409058}
+{"content": "There is a socio-psychological phenomenon called self-fulfilling prophecy according to which when we believe in something it will come true. Now, this doesn’t happen by magic but because that belief will lead to certain behaviors that will, in the end, lead to that...\nYou have probably been using or at least are familiar with positive affirmations. Yet you might, at least at times, doubt their efficiency or even believe they are pointless. You might have questions or doubts. You might have bad days when certain questions...\nWe use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit \"Cookie Settings\" to provide a controlled consent.\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7186484336853027}
+{"content": "New research suggests that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) burden for infants under age 2 was 1.5-fold greater than previously believed.\nResearchers found the average annual RSV infection rates among children under 2 years was 59.6 per 1,000 children for ED visits and 205.7 per 1,000 children for pediatric practice visits.\nThe researchers said the new estimates for children aged younger than 24 months in ED and primary care settings suggest that the RSV burden in this age group might be approximately 1.5-fold higher than what they had previously reported.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9125030040740967}
+{"content": "Today’s sustainability journey is demanding and one that no company can succeed alone. It’s vital to work in partnership with others to reach the goal together. That’s why Ferrero has chosen to collaborate with Milliken & Company in its mission to find the right material for the iconic Ferrero Rocher boxes.\nFerrero and Milliken share a passion for enhancing packaging sector circularity. Their long-standing relationship led Ferrero to turn to its partner again to help find a sustainable packaging material for its Ferrero Rocher boxes.\nIn this case, Milliken custom-designed more than 20 formulations to find the right box made from polypropylene (PP), a clear, lightweight and highly recyclable material.\nDuring the course of this extensive project, Milliken was able to demonstrate measurable performance improvement including lower resource consumption and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The companies worked collaboratively to meet Ferrero’s demanding specifications to maintain the iconic Ferrero Rocher box’s transparency, and guaranteeing the same high-quality product that our consumers know and love.\n“At Milliken, we thrive on resolving the technical challenges brought to us by our customers,” says Ruben Subira, Regional Market Manager Plastic Additives. “This project with Ferrero is a great example of how close collaboration can help to deliver value-added solutions.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5289465188980103}
+{"content": "Combining academic expertise with 20 years of extensive advisory and consulting experience, Wesley leads WorksDesign’s sustainability practice. Drawing on his background as a sustainability consultant, Wesley provides guidance to a wide range of companies – with extensive experience consulting companies including BMO, Hudson’s Bay Company, High Liner Foods, Arc’teryx and Vancity. He has in-depth expertise in integrated reporting and in global frameworks including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.\nWesley contributed to the development of the GRI Guidelines as a member of the GRI Governance and Remuneration Working Group, and he continues to advise companies on how they can effectively transition to the Standards. He has also served on sector working groups with SASB, has been a judge for CPA Canada’s Corporate Reporting Awards for seven years and is an advisor to the Conference Board of Canada. He is a frequent speaker at industry, investor and ESG conferences and events, has published two reporting guides with CPA Canada, and is a lecturer for the Sustainability Diploma and Master of Science in Sustainability Management programs at the University of Toronto. Prior to this role, Wesley was a Sustainability Consultant at Stantec and Senior Advisor at Canadian Business for Social Responsibility.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8069446086883545}
+{"content": "This article focuses on interwar Austrian physical anthropology, tracing its scientific aspirations, gradual institutionalization, and wider popularization during the interwar period. Largely concentrated in Vienna, Austrian physical anthropologists debated racial questions extensively and conducted racial evaluations based on detailed morphological studies and in-depth analysis of facial \"racial\" traits. This method was considered ideal for genealogical studies. A host of new societies and working groups collaborated to develop new methodologies and create influential links to universities and public institutions. Within this context, a certificate or \"proof of paternity\" was developed to resolve disputed court cases. Not only did issuing these certificates become a key source of work and income for anthropologists and their organizations, they also marked the discipline's crucial shift from a theoretical to an applied science.\nSearch Results Margit Berner Historical ethnography on multiple border crossings at the beginning of the twentieth century Paola Trevisan\nthat were seemingly contradictory: it enabled the holder to leave and reenter the Austrian Empire, but not to enter and stay in Italy. In this way, a virtual space was created between the two borders, where the Adelsburgs were and, at the same time", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9786906242370605}
+{"content": "This morning, the House released the bill text for the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. This continuing resolution includes a provision to extend the American Rescue Plan Act's temporary increase of WIC's Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fruit and vegetable purchases that was set to expire on September 30. The Continuing Resolution would extend the benefit increase until December 2021 and reset benefit levels according to independent scientific recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).\nWIC's fruit and vegetable benefit is generally $9/month for children and $11/women. Under the American Rescue Plan Act, both women and children received $35/month. Should the Continuing Resolution pass, WIC fruit and vegetable benefits would be set at 50% of recommended intake based on varying dietary patterns, resulting in $24/month for children, $43/month for pregnant and postpartum participants, and $47/month for breastfeeding participants.\nRev. Douglas Greenaway, President & CEO of the National WIC Association (NWA), issued the following statement in response:\n\"This morning, Congress renewed its ongoing commitment to WIC's important public health outcomes by including an extension of the WIC benefit bump in the continuing resolution. With more than 4.7 million women and children facing a steep decrease in benefits by September 30, Congress must act to ensure continued access to nutritious foods that support healthy pregnancies and guarantee a healthy start for all children in the United States.\n\"The three-month extension of the WIC benefit bump included in the continuing resolution further aligns benefit levels with independent expert advice from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). This ensures that participating women and children can access at least half of recommended intake for fruits and vegetables. As the pandemic continues, WIC's role in enhancing access to healthy foods is an effective strategy to counter rising pediatric obesity rates, deliver vital nutrients during important developmental stages, and prevent chronic diet-related conditions that fuel national healthcare expenditures.\n\"Time is of the essence. Over the summer, millions of families relied on the WIC benefit bump to purchase more fruits and vegetables and introduce a greater variety of produce to their children. These families cannot wait for brinksmanship and partisan intransigence. It is the paramount responsibility of Congress to ensure funding of ongoing services. We urge swift passage of the continuing resolution to ensure that WIC providers can issue these enhanced benefits with minimal disruption to families. We then look forward to working with Congress in the weeks ahead to secure House and Senate agreement on FY 2022 appropriations to extend the WIC benefit bump for the remainder of the fiscal year.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9951250553131104}
+{"content": "To win a race, it helps to have a pit crew for support and a coach to help you get off the blocks fast. When people participating in a supportive program left their HIV diagnosis appointment with a 30-day supply of HIV meds and a first care appointment scheduled with an outside provider through the help of a navigator, they achieved an undetectable viral load three times faster than those who did not receive that level of support.\nThe program, JumpstART, ran in New York City public sexual health clinics between 2016 and 2019 and provided free or low-cost HIV treatment, HIV prevention services, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment and pregnancy testing, along with navigation services, case management, adherence counseling, partner testing, connection to external HIV providers and follow-up care.\nA total of 230 people were diagnosed with HIV and treated through JumpstART. Their viral load results were compared with a control group of 36 people diagnosed with HIV previously through a private provider.\nResearcher Preeti Pathela, DrPH, of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and her colleagues found that one third of JumpstART participants didn’t connect with a provider within 30 days and returned for a second starter pack of HIV medications. The rest successfully linked to care outside the clinic. Although by the end of the first 30 days, the same proportion of people in JumpstART and in the control group were linked to care, by three months after diagnosis, 85% of JumpstART participants had achieved viral suppression, compared with just 45% of those in the control group. By the end of the study period, 92% of JumpstART participants had an undetectable viral load, compared with 86% of people not in the program.\nAfter controlling for viral load at the time of diagnosis, people in JumpstART achieved viral suppression three times faster than those in the control group.\n“When newly diagnosed individuals have to be referred elsewhere to start [antiretroviral treatment], they are often faced with multiple disjointed steps and a complex system,” wrote Pathela and colleagues. And “that can delay time to viral suppression, or effectively impede it altogether.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6286711692810059}
+{"content": "Build Your Confidence as a New Social Worker b y Dr. Veronica L. Hardy, LCSW\nAs a new social worker, do you ever feel insecure in your role? Have you wanted to contribute to discussions in meetings, but thought you would sound unprofessional? Are there times you wanted to ask questions, but you did not know who or how to ask? If so, you are certainly not alone.\nI remember my first social work position after attaining an undergraduate degree. I was fresh out of college, excited, nervous, and ready for the opportunity to be a case manager for Northern Chester County in Pennsylvania. According to the job description, there were several tasks to fulfill, including conducting home visits, attending treatment team meetings, and more.\nI enjoyed the many opportunities to provide services to community members and engage with experts across professions. Further, as the newest employee at the agency, I also experienced feelings of low confidence when attending meetings with those who carried vast knowledge about services, diagnoses, medications, and other systemic processes. Soon enough, I realized to properly fulfill my role and provide strong services, I would need to be intentional about building confidence in the workplace. Here are a few steps I took as a new social worker.\nTake Inventory\nTo build confidence, begin by taking inventory of the knowledge and skills you would like to enhance or develop. For example, have you ever sat in a meeting and felt lost, uncertain about terminology, or unfamiliar with referral resources in the community? If so, these are the types of experiences that you should document. Take inventory about “when” you have felt lost or insecure, factors that contribute to feelings of insecurity, and the types of information or skills that would help to enhance your confidence. In other words, assess the gaps in your knowledge and skills. Consider this: In what areas have you found yourself lacking confidence? Is it:\ncoordinating services? developing treatment plans? writing progress notes? using professional terminology? realizing the role of policy? understanding diagnoses and medications?\nDuring the process of determining the areas where you would like to enhance your knowledge and skills, maintain a notebook to record your observations, and enhance your self-awareness.\nDevelop Goals\nNext, put the results of your observations into action by developing goals. For example, if you observed a lack of confidence in writing progress notes, you may develop a goal such as:\nTo enhance my knowledge about progress note writing. After reframing your observation into a goal, identify specific action steps that will move you toward goal attainment. For example, I will meet with colleagues twice per month to review their progress notes and discuss key information to include. Implement Your Learning\nAt the next opportunity, implement your learning. For example, imagine you find that you lack confidence during meetings. As a result, you abstain from contributing to the discussions. This was an area where I lacked confidence. Therefore, I set a goal to increase my ability to contribute purposeful information during meetings. Then, I engaged in action steps, including participating in one-to-one meetings with the psychiatrist, who explained the various psychotropic medications and the relation to specific diagnoses. I also visited various agencies throughout the community to enhance my knowledge about referral resources available.\nPrior to the next meeting, I would review the agenda, which consisted of topics to be discussed. Then, I identified areas where I could contribute to the discussions and made notes about information I would share.\nTo build confidence, take an inventory, reframe your observations into goals and action steps, and implement your learning. Your degree program provided you with a foundation, and your résumé communicated knowledge and skills that were in alignment with the required qualifications for the position. As a result, those on the hiring team believed you had the skills necessary to fulfill the job responsibilities. Overall, when experiencing feelings of insecurity, remember why you were hired and the many ways you add value to the workplace.\nVeronica Hardy v2\nDr. Veronica Hardy, LCSW\nDr. Veronica L. Hardy, LCSW, is a Professor of Social Work at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Dr. Hardy is a social justice advocate, professional consultant, author, and mentor to new social workers and junior faculty members. She is the creator of The Social Work Lounge, a mentorship group facilitated via Facebook.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6010526418685913}
+{"content": "Pets are adorable creatures that may share a deeper bond than most people we know; however, being animals, they may not smell entirely desirable upon entering your living room.\nThis factor may make you want to nullify the smell with a seemingly potent option, essential oil diffusers. However, just like Chocolate, you’re wondering whether it presents any adverse effects for your pet.\nFortunately, this article will present the answer to that question along with additional information.\nWhich essential oils are toxic to pets? Keep in mind that this article addresses only dogs and cats and not other pets like goldfishes, lizards, birds, etc.\nWhile some essential oils are harmless to pets, others are considered problematic as their system cannot process specific chemicals. For example, felines are incompatible with citrus oils because they lack the enzymes to assess the compound, and on the other hand, the same applies to dogs regarding peppermint oils.\nFor a better understanding, below is a table of essential oils that are incompatible with cats and dogs:\nCats Dogs Tea tree oil (melaleuca) Peppermint oil Eucalyptus Pennyroyal Oregano Wintergreen Ylang ylang Cinnamon Wintergreen Pine Peppermint oil Thyme Thyme Clove Clove Ylang ylang Cinnamon Juniper Sweet birch Anise Which essential oils are safe to use and diffuse with pets\nAs previously mentioned, some essential oils are harmless to pets and can help eradicate the unpleasant air that comes from your beloved animal. These include:\nCats Dogs Lavender oil Lavender oil Frankincense Myrrh Bergamot Frankincense Chamomile Chamomile\nEnsure to exercise caution while applying any of these oils, as your pet may have an allergic reaction. Therefore, it’s best to create an escape route for them to acquire fresh air in case they feel uncomfortable. Also, we recommend consulting a professional to ensure your oil will present no asymptomatic adverse effects.\nWhy some organic oils are better than others\nEssential oils are highly potent chemicals with a powerful smell, and the molecules propagated by air are highly reactive to pets’ bodies. This fact builds the fundamental part of why some essential oils are better than others.\nEssentially, upon contact with the body, the pet will react to the molecule positively or negatively, depending on the chemical constituents. This reaction is due to the animal’s ability to process the compound, and failure to break it down may interfere with the body chemistry, thereby acting as a poison.\nUltimately, what makes one oil better than the other is that it contains ingredients that your pet can process. Therefore, before buying any essential oil, inspect the ingredients or take them to the vet to ensure it’s void of harmful compounds.\nHow to Keep Your Pet Safe\nIt is essential to keep your pets safe, while the information in this article is well-researched, it’s best to consult a veterinarian and get their approval to use a specific essential oil before applying. This recommendation is predicated on ten facts that your pet may react differently upon exposure, and a vet is a perfect candidate to discern this fact.\nOnce you purchase the perfect oil, ensure to keep it out of your pet’s reach and in a secure container to prevent poison.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6924595832824707}
+{"content": "Fifty-five accessions of commercially available crape myrtle cultivars were established with 10 single-plant replications during Fall 1993 and Spring 1994. Drip irrigation began on a regular basis May 1994 and plants were fertilized regularly. In contrast to the 1994 growing season with heavy powdery mildew infestation, little powdery mildew occurred in 1995. Mean growth index (GI = centimeter height + centimeter mean width) was calculated for each cultivar in Fall 1994 and 1995. Fastest growth occurred in `Tuskegee' and `Biloxi' (GI = 276, 246, respectively), followed by a group including `Tonto', `Comanche', `Choctaw', `Hardy Lavender', `Natchez', `Potomac', and `Tuscarora' (GI = 185 to 227). Slowest growth occurred in the group including `Pecos', `Seminole', `Baton Rouge', `Petite Orchid', `Bourbon Street', `Cherokee', `Monink Pink', `Moned Red', `Delta Blush', `Low Flame', `New Orleans', `Monow', and `World's Fair' (GI = 5 to 53). Data will be presented on powdery mildew ratings and physiological injury sustained during Winter 1995–96.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9436843991279602}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTo ensure the safe operation of many safety critical structures such as nuclear plants, aircraft and oil pipelines, non-destructive imaging is employed using piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers. These sensors typically operate at a single frequency due to the restrictions imposed on their resonant behaviour by the use of a single length scale in the design. To allow these transducers to transmit and receive more complex signals it would seem logical to use a range of length scales in the design so that a wide range of resonating frequencies will result. In this article we derive a mathematical model to predict the dynamics of an ultrasound transducer that achieves this range of length scales by adopting a fractal architecture. In fact, the device is modelled as a graph where the nodes represent segments of the piezoelectric and polymer materials. The electrical and mechanical fields that are contained within this graph are then expressed in terms of a finite element basis. The structure of the resulting discretised equations yields to a renormalisation methodology which is used to derive expressions for the non-dimensionalised electrical impedance and the transmission and reception sensitivities. A comparison with a standard design shows some benefits of these fractal designs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7506020069122314}
+{"content": "You have a right to ask CNWL if we have your personal information. If we do, you have a right to know:\nWhy we have it\nWhat type of information we possess\nWhether we have or will send it to others, especially outside the European Economic Area\nHow long we will keep it\nWhere we got it from\nDetails of any automated decision-making.\nRight of access\nYou have a right to access any personal information we hold on you- this is called a Subject Access Request (SAR). Please complete the form along with acceptable proof of identity to healthrecords.cnwl@nhs.net.\nAlternatively, the Trust may attempt to remove (or edit out) the other individual’s information before sending your information to you. This is commonly known as ‘redaction’. This could mean you only receive partial information – such as copies of documents showing blanked-out text or missing sections.\nThis process can take time, but we will normally respond to you within one calendar month from the date of the request. This can be extended by up to a further two months, considering the complexity and number of requests\nRight to be informed\nYou have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data. This is a key transparency requirement under the Data Protection Act 2018.\nRectification\nYou have the right to require us to rectify information about you that is factually inaccurate, and you may also ask us to remove information which is factually inaccurate or to complete information which is incomplete. To do this, you will need to complete and return the form at the following link.\nRight to object\nYou have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or performance of a task in the public interest. The right to object is not absolute in relation to processing for legitimate interests and research purposes.\nRight to be forgotten\nYou have a right to seek the erasure of your data. You may wish to exercise this right for any reason. This right is not absolute, as we may need to continue processing this information, for example, to comply with our legal obligations, or for reasons of public interest.\nRight to withdraw\nIf we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing your data. However, we often rely on different legal bases for different aspects of processing. This means that we may not be able to act on your request if we have a compelling legal reason not to. Please email the services that collected your consent if you wish to withdraw.\nPortability\nYou have a right to obtain your personal data from us and reuse it for your own purposes, perhaps for another service, without hindering the usability of the data.\nRestriction\nYou might also be entitled to ask us to restrict our use of your information — for example if you think the information we hold about you is incorrect.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8857734799385071}
+{"content": "We are in a period of unprecedented change in Payments and Transaction Banking. Our industry faces a significant number of disruptive factors including regulation, ISO20022 and scheme-transformation. Bank customers are awakening to the potential offered by new products, new channels and new services – often from unfamiliar providers. Regulatory change is loosening the grip of traditional providers on the transaction processing landscape.\nAs competition and innovation increases, revenue opportunities are moving in the opposite direction. Traditional payment revenues rely on wafer-thin margins, which are getting thinner. Banks that rely solely on building payments volume may struggle to see the benefits in their bottom line.\nBut the new payments world offers the potential to build new revenue streams, with opportunities arising through innovation and imaginative use of enriched data.\nShould Payments be managed as a service, focusing on maximising efficiencies and minimising cost? Or is it time for Payments to be managed as a business, with its own P&L that understands both the costs and the revenue opportunities?\nThis is a strategic choice for banks which we explore in this paper.\nClick the link below to view our summary document that provides you with an overview of consumers behaviours within the sector, customer-centric business payments and how we can help and support you through these unprecedented times.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5702717304229736}
+{"content": "Obesity Research, Vol. 9, page(s): 306-312\n2001\nObjective: Identifying parental behaviors that influence childhood obesity is critical for the development of effective prevention and treatment programs. Findings from a prior laboratory study suggest that parents who impose control over their children's eating may interfere with their children's ability to regulate intake, potentially resulting in overweight. These findings have been widely endorsed; however, the direct relationship between parental control of children's intake and their children's degree of overweight has not been shown in a generalized sample. Research Methods and Procedures: This study surveyed 792 third-grade children with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds from 13 public elementary schools. Parental control over children's intake was assessed through telephone interviews using a state-of-the-art instrument, and children were measured for height, weight, and triceps skinfold thickness. Results: Counter to the hypothesis, parental control over children's intake was inversely associated with overweight in girls, as measured by body mass index, r = -0.12, p Discussion: Previous observations of the influence of parental control over children's intake in middle-class white families did not generalize to 8- to 9-year-olds in families with diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. The present findings reveal a more complex relationship between parental behaviors and children's weight status.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8424414992332458}
+{"content": "Abstract\nObjective To compare the success rates of laryngotracheoplasty (LTP) with those of anterior cricoid split (ACS) performed over the same period in infants younger than 6 months.Design Case-control study.Setting Tertiary children's hospital.Participants Thirty-two infants younger than 6 months.Interventions Twenty-one infants younger than 6 months underwent single-stage LTP as an alternative to tracheotomy, and the outcomes were compared with those in 11 infants who underwent ACS as an alternative to tracheotomy.Main Outcome Measures Operation-specific success was defined as extubation without subsequent tracheotomy or revision open-airway procedure.Results Infants who underwent LTP had a greater percentage of grade 3 subglottic stenosis (71%-99% obstruction) (P = .02, Fisher exact test). Mean age of patients was similar (3.7 months in the LTP group vs 2.8 months in the ACS group) with no significant difference on t test (P = .12). The operation-specific success rate was 81% (17 of 21) in the LTP group and 27% (3 of 11) in the ACS group (P = .006, Fisher exact test).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5385250449180603}
+{"content": "March 22 — The same team previously investigated two giant sinkholes — which have become semi-famous —near the town of Wink, about 70 miles west of Midland. The new study in the journal Scientific Reports published by Nature.com, found at least a half-dozen more large swaths of the Permian Basin where land is sinking or rising.\nIs a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5269293785095215}
+{"content": "A yeast-based screening assay identifies repurposed drugs that suppress mitochondrial fusion and mtDNA maintenance defects\nDelerue T, Tribouillard-Tanvier D, Daloyau M, Khosrobakhsh F, Emorine LJ, Friocourt G, Belenguer P, Blondel M, Arnauné-Pelloquin L\nDMM Disease Models and Mechanisms - vol. 12 1-9 (2019)\nDMM Disease Models and Mechanisms\nMitochondria continually move, fuse and divide, and these dynamics are essential for the proper function of the organelles. Indeed, the dynamic balance of fusion and fission of mitochondria determines their morphology and allows their immediate adaptation to energetic needs as well as preserving their integrity. As a consequence, mitochondrial fusion and fission dynamics and the proteins that control these processes, which are conserved from yeast to human, are essential, and their disturbances are associated with severe human disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases. For example, mutations in OPA1, which encodes a conserved factor essential for mitochondrial fusion, lead to optic atrophy 1, a neurodegeneration that affects the optic nerve, eventually leading to blindness. Here, by screening a collection of ∼1600 repurposed drugs on a fission yeast model, we identified five compounds able to efficiently prevent the lethality associated with the loss of Msp1p, the fission yeast ortholog of OPA1. One compound, hexestrol, was able to rescue both the mitochondrial fragmentation and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) depletion induced by the loss of Msp1p, whereas the second, clomifene, only suppressed the mtDNA defect. Yeast has already been successfully used to identify candidate drugs to treat inherited mitochondrial diseases; this work may therefore provide useful leads for the treatment of optic atrophies such as optic atrophy 1 or Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7732288837432861}
+{"content": "Body Swelling\nThe medical term for swelling is edema. Swelling can occur in any part of the body including the internal organs. It can also be widespread or localized. However, the swelling is mostly noticeable in feet, ankles, hands, neck, and face.\nEdema or body swelling is classified based on the location and the part that is affected.\nDepending on the cause, swelling can be temporary and may resolve on its own. For instance, the swelling of the ankle is due to prolonged sitting or standing. Nonetheless, a swelling that builds up over time is an indication of a potentially serious ailment like a congestive heart failure. Chronic swelling can be a symptom of an underlying life-threatening condition. It is imperative that a patient seeks immediate medical attention.\nBody Swelling Causes\nBody swelling is generally a sign of excessive accumulation of fluids in the body.\nAbnormal processes\nAllergic reactions. This may include swelling of the hands and face because of severe allergic reaction. This may need immediate medical attention.\nMalignancy such as cancers.\nTrauma or injury to a specific body area. It may be accompanied by bruises.\nCardiac disorders like heart failure\nCirculatory disorders\nInfections which may occur under the skin or in a joint.\nWhat are the Symptoms of Swelling\nThe feet or lower legs become larger when the person walks or sits.\nThe hands may feel tight when the person makes a fist\nThe rings on the hand may feel too tight\nThe abdomen may appear to be distended\nShortness of breath\nHow to Reduce Body Swelling\nTreatment of swelling in the body varies according to its primary causes. Generally, treatment of edema includes a change in diet, consumption of medications especially diuretic to remove excess fluid, reduction of salt consumption, and healthy lifestyle. Diuretics are given to cause kidneys to expel more fluid and sodium, thereby, reducing edema.\nSometimes, an edema does not need treatment. Peripheral edema and ascites need gradual treatment to avoid the side effects of quick fluid loss like low blood pressure.\nOther treatments include:\nCompression stockings. This is effective if the edema is on the leg. Compression stockings come in different length including knee-high, pantyhose, and thigh-high.\nBody positioning. To avoid edema in the feet, leg, and ankle, the legs can be elevated for several minutes. The elevation should reach above the heart level.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6533036231994629}
+{"content": "The recent developments in vaccines towards fighting the coronavirus have raised hopes of finally fighting a pandemic that has devastated the world for more than a year. However, these developments have opened another avenue for criminals to steal personal, financial, and medical information from unsuspecting individuals.\nIdentity thieves prey on the fear and uncertainty among the public to steal vital information. Most of these identity thieves will pose as helpful individuals or institutions that offer credible information and guidelines relating to the vaccine. Here are some common vaccine scams that criminals use to steal your data:\nThese scams target people with information about the vaccine. The scammers pose as a trusted authority offering legitimate updates about the vaccine. They can send you communication via email, text, call, or voicemail. The messages also contain links or attachments that you need to open. However, these links will download malware into your devices or, in some cases, collect your financial or personal information.\nTherefore, always verify an email address or link before opening it to ensure it is from a legitimate source. Never share your personal information over an email or phone with anyone, even if they claim to be from a legitimate source.\nCountries across the globe are vaccinating vulnerable communities and frontline workers in their first phases. This means that less vulnerable individuals have to wait until later to receive their vaccine.\nCriminals have used this gap to offer priority access to the vaccine. Thus, they may promise that you will be on the vaccine shortlist and request your information to be added to this list. In some cases, they will directly ask for money to send you a vaccine.\nLegitimate distributors of vaccines do not ask for any payment or personal information in exchange for the vaccine. There is no shortlist. Therefore, always ask for vaccine updates from your physician or check legitimate government websites. (Make sure you type in the right address to avoid being the victim of a spoofing attack).\nCriminals use websites, door-to-door visits, phone calls, emails, and text messages claiming to help victims gain access to a coronavirus vaccine. However, they ask for their financial information, social security number, and insurance information.\nBut Legitimate vaccine distributors, insurance providers, contact tracers, and vaccine center employees don’t do this. They don’t need, and should not ask for, your social security number or any financial information to offer their services.\nIdentity thieves set up fake websites imitating government institutions, vaccine manufacturers, Medicare, and vaccine distributors. While these websites pretend to offer fake vaccines or cures, their goal is to collect your personal and financial information.\nAt RKN Global, we recommend that you learn and implement\nbest practices to prevent identity theft to protect your personal, financial, medical, and insurance information from fraudsters. Accordingly, some of the best practices include:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9032166004180908}
+{"content": "Welcome to your site to learn engineering. In this exclusive article, I will introduce you to Practical and didactic guide of Automation\nFor all those who love the automation world, we present this comprehensive guide to automation techniques to help you develop your abilities, discover additional topics that may not be covered, and enjoy the process.\nUtilize this guide to get control of the importance, urgency as well as limitations of automated work. This guide also provides suggestions for selecting the best technology solution.\nIn the world of business, the term “process automation” is a phrase that excites management. As you begin automatizing the initial, usually more basic processes, there is a feeling of relief and happiness. But, when it becomes essential to implement it across the entire company, this feeling is gone. It’s a hassle to implement.\nHow do you implement effective process automation?\nThe most crucial aspect to consider when reading a book or manual is to recognize how this type of content can enhance our knowledge and properly execute certain procedures, which in this instance are talking about the automatization of processes.\nSelect the right method that is most suitable for you\nIt is common to need to automatize all business processes once you have started. However, this can result in failures. It is best to choose the most straightforward alternative A. The approval or reimbursement for travel expenses to evaluate the impact of automation in processes, determine bottlenecks, and develop ways to solve the issues.\nChoose the appropriate tool and the right conditions\nEvery initiative can achieve the desired results if you use the correct tools at the beginning. For automation, the instrument you select is vital for determining the final result because the market is filled with many.\n19 total views, 1 views today", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.65528404712677}
+{"content": "Memorials of Healing\nOn the surface,\nParashat Vayehi, the concluding Torah reading of both Genesis and the Joseph narrative, is about death. Both Jacob and Joseph come to their respective ends; and the haftarah that we read turns to the final hours of King David’s life. And although this parashah ostensibly throws us a “curve ball,” the essence of this reading is found in the title, vayehi, meaning and “he (Jacob) lived.” Vayehi is more about life, than it is about death. Jacob’s blessings to his grandsons, Ephraim and Menashe, as well as to his children, underscore this sense of life. Even though the shadow of death spreads over the text, Torah orients us to life, to the future of the Israelites.\nAccordingly, Jacob’s death and burial open a wound for Joseph’s brothers. Now that their father is dead, they are concerned that Joseph will exact revenge. No doubt, it is their overwhelming sense of guilt that leads them down this path. Rather than confront Joseph directly, they send a message to their brother, “Before his (Jacob’s) death, your father left this instruction: so will you say to Joseph, ‘Forgive, I urge you, the offense and guilt of your brothers who treated you so harshly.’ Therefore, please forgive the offense of the servants of the God of your father” (Genesis 50:16–17). Joseph is moved to tears by the brothers’ fear and distrust. What then is the one moment that sparks such concern on behalf of the brothers?\nGenesis Rabbah, a collection of midrashim on the first book of Torah, offers one insight into this critical moment of brotherly panic:\nAs the brothers were returning from burying their father, they saw that Joseph turned off the road and went to look at the pit into which his brothers had cast him. Upon seeing this, they said, “He still bears a grudge in his heart. Now that our father is dead, he will make his hatred of us felt.” But in fact Joseph’s motive was a pious one—he wanted to utter a blessing for the miracle that occurred for him in that place. (Genesis Rabbah 100:8).\nThe midrash is at once profound and overflowing with emotion. On the journey “home” to Egypt, Joseph passes by the pit into which his brothers cast him. Rather than flee from his past, Joseph embraces the moment. Psychologically, this is not unlike an American soldier returning to Vietnam, a Holocaust survivor journeying to Auschwitz, or an Armenian–American visiting a decimated village in eastern Turkey. The victim returns to grasp the reality of the past, to exercise control over the chaos that ensued, and to tell the story. Or perhaps the survivor has another agenda as described by the midrash. Such a return can be a moment of reconciliation and thanksgiving. It has the potential to be a moment of gratitude for having pulled through the darkest of times. For Joseph, the metamorphosis from powerless Israelite to powerful “Egyptian” makes this episode all the more dramatic.\nMore than sparking feelings of anger and vengeance, memorials have the power to heal. While the brothers’ fear in the midrash is understandable, they fail to appreciate Joseph’s intimate moment of connection. They fail to acknowledge another possibility — that of healing. The pain of the past can never be erased. It waxes and wanes through one’s life, urging the victim to tell the story, and more importantly, to continue on the journey of life.\nThe publication and distribution of A Taste of Torah are made possible by a generous grant from Sam and Marilee Susi.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5264437198638916}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIntroduction: Probiotics are non-pathogenic strains of organisms. These strains alter the microbial ecology of the gut and improve bowel function.\nObjectives: In this study, the researchers aimed to evaluate the effect of probiotics on reducing the duration of treatment for neonatal jaundice and the rate of readmission due to recurrence.\nPatients and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 88 neonates with jaundice hospitalized for phototherapy in Kowsar hospital from April 2020 to February 2021 were studied. Eligible neonates were randomly divided into probiotic and placebo groups. Both groups received standard conventional phototherapy and the intervention group received 5 drops of probiotic until hospital discharge. The outcome variables were bilirubin, hospitalization days, and readmission.\nResults: The probiotic group had a significantly lower hospitalization stay in comparison to the placebo group. The hospitalization of the probiotic group was 2.43±0.82 days, while the hospitalization of the placebo group was 5.18±2.05 days.\nConclusion: Using oral probiotics in neonates with jaundice has a significant effect on reducing hospitalization days and readmission. Further studies are needed with longer time follow-up.\nTrial Registration: The trial protocol was approved in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trial website (identifier: IRCT20191022045194N1, https://en.irct.ir/trial/43675, ethical code (#IR.QUMS.REC.1398.041).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.644055962562561}
+{"content": "Staircases are an essential component of many structures that we encounter daily. Choosing the right type of stairs necessitates considering design and functionality. While there are numerous factors to consider when selecting the best staircase for you, nothing is more important than selecting the most appropriate materials.\nSteel is truly one of the most versatile and practical building materials, especially for modern staircase construction. We tailor everything from design, manufacture, and installation of staircases to ensure that they meet the needs of our customers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9700108766555786}
+{"content": "You do not have to go to a professional psychic to receive spiritual messages for yourself. You can do it on your own. You possess a powerful tool within yourself that can significantly improve your daily living. Clairvoyance allows us to see things on a spiritual level. With it, we can vividly see our past, present and future. Many of us has already experienced clairvoyance at some point in our lives.\nSome people confuse labyrinths with mazes, but it's not a maze. It is more of a meditation that is in walking form. Let me explain. The labyrinth has a pathway that you walk in order to reach the center but it goes round and round, back and forth, until you reach the center. The key is to take slow steps and just walk towards the center; taking your time and following your breath.\nYoga nidra or yogi sleep has been used for thousands of years by yogis. In the Upanishads, there are three states of consciousness: waking, dreaming and deep sleep. Yoga nidra allows an individual to leave the waking state, move past the dreaming state and into deep sleep while remaining awake or conscious during the whole process. In yoga nidra, there are no dreams to explore. Instead, it is a process of emptying. It purifies the deeper aspect of the human mind by exploring deep impressions or samskaras. This is essential as samskaras drive our karma.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.512081503868103}
+{"content": "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on society and the workforce, there has been an unprecedented rise in the number of people working from home.\nThe ATO have introduced a temporary simplified method when claiming a deduction for working from home during the COVID-19 period. The rate has increased from 52 cents to 80 cents for every hour worked from home, from 1 March 2020 until at least 30 June 2020, with the potential for extension.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9789578914642334}
+{"content": "The cyberspace is increasingly used as a medium to illegally fund, recruit, train, and incite individuals against European social and democratic ideals. Behavioural radicalisation online, desensitisation and demoralisation are to be considered as the driving force in the genesis of online criminal attitudes, belief systems, and psychological attributes that move towards accepting, supporting and instigating terrorism.\nThe core aim of the PROPHETS project is to examine the process of behavioural radicalisation online and how it leads to hate speech, terrorist financing, terrorist-generated content, terrorist recruitment and training.PROPHETS focuses on understanding the process of behavioural radicalisation and addresses the relational dynamics between radical behaviours and the following four key areas, namely – online terrorist-related hate speech, online terrorist-generated content, online recruitment and training of terrorism, online financing of terrorism.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6560925245285034}
+{"content": "A point at which a higher command releases control of a unit to its commander. This is what is known as a control measure.\nMilitary-connected students may be still serving or transitioning to civilian-life where entering academia can be a disorientating time. This is the point at which the disciplined, structured, and collective environment of the Canadian Armed Forces dissipates.\nWith this new found independence, military-connected learners may face challenges without the benefit of a tailored framework that addresses the real and forecasted needs of this unique group.\nOn operations, when soldiers, sailors, aviators, or operators transition through a release point elements separate and conduct the pre-arranged plan. A dangerous period.\nThe release point is always supported by team members on overwatch and at\nRelease Point Education, I believe the movement to education should be supported in the same manner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8723662495613098}
+{"content": "Colleges and universities across the U.S. are stating they will require students to be vaccinated prior to returning to campus in the fall. Some of these colleges include Duke, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Brown, Cornell, and Northeastern. Other schools have not announced a requirement, but are strongly suggesting or offering incentives to get vaccinated by forcing students who do not receive the vaccine to continue to wear a mask. A key argument against vaccine requirements is the lack of FDA approval. Most Americans don’t realize it but they have only been approved under emergency use. Virginia Tech officials, among other colleges, have determined they cannot legally require vaccinations due to the vaccines being administered under emergency use.\nAll three regent universities in Iowa have assured legislators that they will not be requiring vaccines to return to campus in the fall. Students attending Iowa regent universities will have the ability to choose if they want to receive the vaccine or not.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9949145913124084}
+{"content": "The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has claimed more than 4.71 million lives worldwide. Scientists have worked at a record speed to develop vaccines, therapeutics, and other means to contain the pandemic.\nStudy: SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Image Credit: Emily frost/ Shutterstock\nTo meet the global demand, the rapid development of vaccines has presented some significant challenges in vaccine deployment. The clinical trials excluded some vulnerable groups, such as individuals with chronic allergies or those on immunosuppressant drugs. Hence, the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine among these groups was not reported.\nInflammatory bowel disease and COVID-19\nScientists have revealed that individuals suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), experience dysregulated inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. While treating IBD patients, physicians predominantly focus on controlling the inflammation, and thereby, many patients are subjected to immune therapies.\nImmune treatments include using tumor necrosis factors (TNF)-antagonists, non-TNF targeted biologics, immunomodulators, and targeted small molecule therapies. Scientists revealed that treating IBD patients subjected to immunosuppressive therapies may weaken their immune system and put them at a high risk of infections.\nSeveral studies revealed IBD independently does not increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or make individuals susceptible to severe infection. However, IBD patients undergoing treatments using thiopurines and baseline corticosteroids may enhance the risk of developing severe SARS-CoV-2 infection.\nAlso, researchers found that this virus can directly infect gastrointestinal tract cells through the membrane-bound angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 2 receptor. A recent report indicated that 17.6% of IBD patients with COVID-19 experience colonic inflammation with gastrointestinal symptoms.\nAlthough the role of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in aggravating IBD is not well documented, many studies have suggested that this virus could prolong the distress caused by IBD.\nEffectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine in IBD patients\nLimited amounts of data related to the impact of vaccines on IBD patients are available. Recently, more research in this area is being conducted, which is quite promising. Some of these studies have indicated that COVID-19 vaccination is essential for IBD patients. Based on these studies, scientists proposed that irrespective of medical therapies subjected to IBD patients, a non-live COVID-19 vaccine could be administered.\nScientists believe it is imperative to design guides to support both groups, those delivering and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, for safe vaccination. A new review published in the journal\nGastroHep has documented the commonly available vaccination vectors to evaluate the benefits and concerns of vaccination in the IBD patients on immunosuppressants. The authors of this study believe that this report would immensely benefit medical practitioners while vaccinating patients with IBD.\nIn this review, researchers reviewed all published research related to Phase 1/2 and/or Phase 3 and 4 studies of SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations. They have also considered media releases from pharmaceutical companies, IBD international society position papers, safety registry data, and reports from medicines regulatory bodies. Scientists have also included the impact of vaccines on special groups comprising IBD patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, and immunosuppressed individuals.\nPrevious studies associated with the effectiveness of a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine on IBD patients on immunosuppressive therapies, such as corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and anti-TNFs, revealed reduced immune responses. However, two doses of the vaccine showed better efficacy. A multicentre observational cohort study that included 6935 SARS-CoV-2 infected IBD patients receiving vedolizumab, immunomodulators, or anti-TNF therapy, revealed that the rates of symptomatic infection were similar irrespective of the treatment provided.\nResearchers determined the influence of the immunosuppressant drugs on COVID-19 vaccines. They analyzed the report of a study that included a cohort comprising 436 transplant patients who were on immunosuppressants and had received the COVID-19 vaccine. This cohort received the vaccine developed by Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech, and both vaccines were effective. However, the efficacy percentages were lower than the clinical trial report.\nConclusion\nThe authors recommended COVID-19 vaccination for all adults, including non-pregnant individuals with IBD, without contraindication. There is insufficient data for pregnant individuals, so the risks and benefits should be discussed with the patients.\nEvidence on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in the immunosuppressed group is limited. Still, researchers highlighted that given the current evidence, the available vaccines are safe for this group.\nThe authors have supported SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in all adults with IBD. However, SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in children suffering from IBD is not recommended because of the lack of safety data. The majority of studies have shown that this group has a relatively low risk of severe COVID-19 infection. Researchers pointed out that with the emerging data on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine on vulnerable groups, recommendations must be continually updated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6078999638557434}
+{"content": "Urban Educational Leadership for Social Justice: International Perspectives by Jeffrey S. Brooks\nThe chapters in\nUrban Educational Leadership for Social Justice: International Perspectivesconstitute a collection of works that explore dynamics related to equity in multiple contexts. Authors examined these issues in Turkey, Egypt the United States, Thailand and at a global level by comparing and contrasting school leadership practice across borders. Considered as a whole, these papers explore various topics that will be at the forefront of educational research for years to come. Increasingly, educationalleadership understand that there are important lessons to be learned internationally and globally. This book includes important research conceived from these perspectives. Our hope is that individually and collectively, they might contribute to our understanding of international and global issues in educational leadership and that they will extend, challenge and deepen extant lines of inquiry and begin others.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5178673267364502}
+{"content": "Grade 5 Homeroom\nI believe that what matters most in schooling is that a school fosters a safe and positive learning environment and community that promotes student growth and achievement, as well as their individuality. Schools must support students in their own journey of self-discovery and offer a variety of learning opportunities that support the diversity of all learners.\nI believe that what matters most in education is that children feel safe to confidently pursue their goals. It is my belief that children can achieve their goals when they are provided with the necessary skills, resources, and environments in which to grow. By cultivating a love of learning, a commitment to self-growth, and a consciousness of character and community in students in these purposeful environments, educators can actively lead students on a path towards their highest selves, academically and personally, for the greater good of all.\nI like being part of a community of educators and learners with high expectations for learning and the motivation to make consistent positive change in the surrounding community and the world at large.\nI have a wide variety of hobbies and interests. Throughout the year, I enjoy reading, getting outside, practicing yoga, dancing, and spending time with friends and family. In the warmer months, I love to bike, hike, and read a book at the beach or cottage. In the cooler months, I love to cross-country ski and snowboard, often following my outdoor excursions with a session of knitting and a warm cup of tea!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6375777721405029}
+{"content": "Background: Little is known of the association between nut consumption, and prostate cancer (PCa) incidence and survivorship. Methods: We conducted an incidence analysis and a case-only survival analysis in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study on the associations of nut consumption (updated every 4 years) with PCa diagnosis, and PCa-specific and overall mortality. Results: In 26 years, 6810 incident PCa cases were identified from 47 299 men. There was no association between nut consumption and being diagnosed with PCa or PCa-specific mortality. However, patients who consumed nuts five or more times per week after diagnosis had a significant 34% lower rate of overall mortality than those who consumed nuts less than once per month (HR=0.66, 95% CI: 0.52-0.83, P-trend=0.0005). Conclusions: There were no statistically significant associations between nut consumption, and PCa incidence or PCa-specific mortality. Frequent nut consumption after diagnosis was associated with significantly reduced overall mortality.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9650607109069824}
+{"content": "Treatment of Asthma\nDoctors can help determine the severity of your asthma and decide if treatment is needed, or if a referral to a specialist is required.\nOnce a diagnosis has been made, your doctor will go over the risks and benefits of the various treatment plans. Depending on the cause and severity of the infection, your treatment plan may include:\nSelf-care – quitting smoking Supportive care – oxygen therapy Medications – anti-inflammatories, steroids or a bronchodilator A referral to a specialist", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6012207865715027}
+{"content": "This paper shows that while the UK’s budget deficit is a cause for concern, a longer term perspective demonstrates the need to transform our public services. It suggests that tax revenues would have to rise to 52% GDP (by 2030) unless new ways are found to deliver public services for less and outlines the point that rather than making cuts in the short run, public services should be redesigned to cope with the cost pressures of our ageing society, climate change, and the need for infrastructure investment. (2020 Public Services Trust - publications)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9808329939842224}
+{"content": "Using a series of molecular dynamics simulations, we study the plastic deformation of (110)-oriented single crystalline face-centered-cubic (FCC) metallic nanowires (NWs) under torsional loading for two representative materials with different stacking fault energies, i.e., gold (Au) and aluminum (Al). A torsional periodic boundary condition is employed to avoid artifacts from otherwise fixed regions at the ends. We analyze the correlation among the surface tension, dislocation structure, and applied torque for Au and Al NWs with different radii to understand the effect of stacking fault energy on the hardening behavior. We discover that, contrary to uniaxial loading, smaller NWs are weaker and less stiff in the elastic regime under torsion; subsequently, we explain the origin by using a continuum model and computing the resolved shear stress from the surface tension. Unlike the elastic response, smaller NWs indicate a higher plastic flow stress during plastic deformation. Finally, we demonstrate that the flow stress increases with the ratio of stacking fault width to NW radius due to the higher density of planar defects such as stacking faults and twin boundaries, which impede dislocation motion. (C) 2020 Published by Elsevier Ltd.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6377192735671997}
+{"content": "Four Keys To Future Success: What COVID-19 Has Taught Us\nWhile healthcare providers continue to navigate the challenges COVID-19 has presented over the past year, one key point has emerged—the necessity to plan, plan and plan some more.\nAs the frontline resource for communities across the nation, it’s imperative that providers become knowledge centers on how to create a plan-of-action for dealing with similar situations when they surface.\nWhile it’s impossible to plan for every situation, providers can increase their probability of success by staying on top of the things that can be controlled.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7194816470146179}
+{"content": "This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:\nThera-M Enhanced(multivitamin with minerals) venlafaxine Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Thera-M Enhanced and venlafaxine. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. Thera-M Enhanced\nA total of\n97 drugs are known to interact with Thera-M Enhanced. venlafaxine Drug and food interactions\nAlcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of venlafaxine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with venlafaxine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of venlafaxine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.\nTherapeutic duplication warnings\nNo warnings were found for your selected drugs.\nTherapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.\nDrug Interaction Classification\nHighly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. No interaction information available. Further information\nAlways consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5979660749435425}
+{"content": "The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has maintained the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation unchanged at 8.25 percent, 9.25 percent, and 8.75 percent, respectively. The discount rate was also maintained at 8.75 percent. The MPC ascribed its decision to August's inflation readings. Egypt's annual headline urban inflation increased to 5.7 percent in August 2021, up from 5.4 percent in July 2021, after having accelerated from 4.9 percent in June 2021. Meanwhile, annual core inflation slightly declined to 4.5 percent in August 2021 from 4.6 percent in July 2021, after having increased from 3.8 percent in June 2021. CBE said that annual headline inflation rates were affected by unfavorable base effects during July 2021 and August 2021 as August 2020 and July 2020 reflected the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and its resulting containment measures on inventory levels and consumption patterns. \"Accordingly, the acceleration in August 2021 and July 2021 was mainly driven by higher annual contribution of food items. Annual food inflation increased for the fourth consecutive month to 6.6 percent in August 2021 from 4.8 percent in July 2021,\" CBE explained. It added that slightly offsetting this acceleration, is the decline in annual non-food inflation to 5.3 percent in August 2021 from 5.7 percent in July 2021, which is the lowest recorded level since April 2014. On the macroeconomic level, CBE noted that Egypt's real GDP growth recorded a preliminary figure of 7.7 percent in the second quarter of 2021, reflecting the sustained recovery of economic activity; as it continues to gather pace and rebound from last year's trough at negative 1.7 percent. It added that this development reflects a strong favorable base effect compared to the corresponding quarter's shrunken base during the peak of the pandemic last year. Moreover, this implies that growth in FY2020/2021 registered 3.3 percent, an upward revision from the 2.8 percent that was estimated previously and compared to 3.6 percent in the previous fiscal year. Moreover, leading indicators point towards a sustained strong pick-up across most sectors, according g to the CBE. Furthermore, the unemployment rate stabilized at 7.3 percent in Q2-2021 compared to 7.4 percent in Q1-2021. On the global level, CBE stated that economic activity continues to recover from the pandemic, although growth remains uneven across regions, as the pace of vaccinations varies across countries. Additionally, prospects of global economic recovery remain contingent on the efficacy of vaccines and the ability of countries to contain the spread of the virus, in light of the emergence of newer variants. \"Global financial conditions continue to be accommodative. Compared to the last MPC, median forecasts for Brent oil prices are broadly stable, while international prices for food and some other commodities remain at multi-year highs\", CBE elaborated. The MPC stressed that it closely monitors all economic developments and will not hesitate to utilize all available tools to support the recovery of economic activity, within its price stability mandate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8854575753211975}
+{"content": "Introduction\nChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death and affects more than 1 in 20 adults in the United States.\n[1,2] Smoking is the most important cause but other factors may also be significant. [3,4] Despite its high prevalence, only a fraction of individuals with COPD have been diagnosed. [5,6] The slow progression of COPD and its early symptoms are often unrecognized by both patients and physicians despite substantial deterioration in health status and increased risk of mortality. [7] As a result, the initial diagnosis often occurs at an advanced disease stage. [8]\nIn 2001, the\nGlobal Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (GOLD) [9] was published, marking a new generation of evidence-based guidelines. Jointly developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the guideline was designed to be a core resource for primary care physicians, who care for the majority of patients with COPD.\nIn response to findings suggesting underdiagnosis and underutilization of spirometry for detection and diagnosis, a series of campaigns to increase primary care physician awareness of COPD and best clinical practices have been conducted.\n[10] Despite these efforts, many primary care physicians are unaware of COPD guidelines [11] and the diagnosis of COPD on the basis of clinical findings alone remains common practice, leading to misdiagnosis, undertreatment, and inappropriate management. [12,13,14,15,16]\nInterventions designed to enhance availability and comfort with spirometry in primary care settings have had variable long-term success\n[17,18,19] and have not been implemented broadly. This suggests that more effective approaches may be needed to effectively improve recognition and management of COPD. The present study was designed to further examine COPD from a primary care perspective. The study sought to examine the outpatient clinical choices of primary care physicians relative to guideline-based recommendations. Physicians' perceptions about COPD as well as their learning preferences were also assessed. Findings from this study are expected to provide an educational framework for creating more effective COPD programs.\n© 2007 Medscape\nCite this: Enhancing COPD Management in Primary Care Settings -\nMedscape - Jul 31, 2007.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5706864595413208}
+{"content": "The Ocean Economy: trends, impacts and opportunities for a post COVID-19 Blue Recovery in developing countries by David Vivas Eugui, Diana Barrowclough and Claudia Contreras\nThis paper discusses preliminary and still quite unknown trends on trade, finance, and technology of the ocean economy, outlines key impacts and measures taken to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and raises awareness about the potential of the ocean economy to contribute to a sustainable and resilient recovery. Based on these findings, the paper argues that sustainability and resilience considerations should be more highly prioritized in ocean-based value chains in a post COVID-19 recovery. To support this, the paper highlights the importance of securing sufficient and reliable long-term investment and the creation of capacities to develop new and adapt existing service innovations. It calls for a\nglobal trade, investment and innovation Blue Deal as sister to the Green New Deal already gaining support around the world, particularly for developing countries.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9938523769378662}
+{"content": "Republic Bancorp, Inc. Class AFind Ratings Reports\nFinancial Analysis\nREPUBLIC BANCORP INC/KY's gross profit margin for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2021 has increased when compared to the same period a year ago. Even though sales decreased, the net income has increased, representing an increase to the bottom line.\nDuring the same period, stockholders' equity (\"net worth\") has increased by 6.21% from the same quarter last year.\nSTOCKS TO BUY: TheStreet Quant Ratings has identified a handful of stocks that can potentially TRIPLE in the next 12-months. To learn more visit www.TheStreetRatings.com.\nIncome Statement Q2 FY21 Q2 FY20 Net Sales ($mil) 67.05 72.59 EBITDA ($mil) 34.59 37.0 EBIT ($mil) 31.59 33.5 Net Income ($mil) 23.92 15.8\nBalance Sheet Q2 FY21 Q2 FY20 Cash & Equiv. ($mil) 747.01 560.2 Total Assets ($mil) 6183.31 6460.58 Total Debt ($mil) 250.76 560.92 Equity ($mil) 845.09 795.62\nProfitability Q2 FY21 Q2 FY20 Gross Profit Margin 95.38 90.11 EBITDA Margin 51.59 50.97 Operating Margin 47.11 46.15 Sales Turnover 0.05 0.05 Return on Assets 1.46 1.34 Return on Equity 9.18 9.58\nDebt Q2 FY21 Q2 FY20 Current Ratio 0.0 0.0 Debt/Capital 0.23 0.41 Interest Expense 0.0 0.0 Interest Coverage 0.0 0.0\nShare Data Q2 FY21 Q2 FY20 Shares outstanding (mil) 20.59 20.91 Div / share 0.31 0.29 EPS 0.79 0.84 Book value / share 41.05 38.05 Institutional Own % n/a n/a Avg Daily Volume 36269.0 31484.0\nValuation\nBUY. This stock's P/E ratio indicates a discount compared to an average of 21.26 for the Credit Intermediation and Related Activities subsector and a significant discount compared to the S&P 500 average of 27.71. Conducting a second comparison, its price-to-book ratio of 1.27 indicates a significant discount versus the S&P 500 average of 4.43 and a discount versus the subsector average of 1.46. The current price-to-sales ratio is well above the S&P 500 average and above the subsector average, indicating a premium. Upon assessment of these and other key valuation criteria, REPUBLIC BANCORP INC/KY proves to trade at a discount to investment alternatives.\nPrice/Earnings\nPrice/Cash Flow\nRBCAA 14.08 Peers 13.06 RBCAA 14.44 Peers 9.45\nAverage. An average P/E ratio can signify an subsector neutral price for a stock and an average growth expectation.\nRBCAA is trading at a valuation on par with its peers.\nPremium. The P/CF ratio, a stock’s price divided by the company's cash flow from operations, is useful for comparing companies with different capital requirements or financing structures.\nRBCAA is trading at a significant premium to its peers.\nPrice/Projected\nEarnings\nPrice to\nEarnings/Growth\nRBCAA 17.78 Peers 13.40 RBCAA NM Peers 0.37\nAverage. An average price-to-projected earnings ratio can signify an subsector neutral stock price and average future growth expectations.\nRBCAA is trading at a valuation on par with its peers.\nNeutral. The PEG ratio is the stock’s P/E divided by the consensus estimate of long-term earnings growth. Faster growth can justify higher price multiples.\nRBCAA's negative PEG ratio makes this valuation measure meaningless.\nPrice/Book\nEarnings Growth\nRBCAA 1.27 Peers 1.46 RBCAA 2.49 Peers 170.25\nDiscount. A lower price-to-book ratio makes a stock more attractive to investors seeking stocks with lower market values per dollar of equity on the balance sheet.\nRBCAA is trading at a discount to its peers.\nLower. Elevated earnings growth rates can lead to capital appreciation and justify higher price-to-earnings ratios.\nHowever, RBCAA is expected to significantly trail its peers on the basis of its earnings growth rate\nPrice/Sales\nSales Growth\nRBCAA 3.69 Peers 3.35 RBCAA -5.17 Peers -5.33\nPremium. In the absence of P/E and P/B multiples, the price-to-sales ratio can display the value investors are placing on each dollar of sales.\nRBCAA is trading at a premium to its subsector on this measurement.\nLower. A sales growth rate that trails the subsector implies that a company is losing market share.\nRBCAA significantly trails its peers on the basis of sales growth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5960047245025635}
+{"content": "Integration is an essential element that has catered focus during pandemic. Managing the workforce with the existing applications is a tedious task. Imagine working on various applications, uploading data from one application to another manually, sounds tedious, right!\nIntegration plays as the saviour in such situations. Integrating applications saves the team from workload. However, integration can be perplexing. Applications such as HRIS or HCM software can smoothly function when inter related.\nTo gain a better insight on HRIS integration let’s take a look at these few questions: What is HRIS integration?\nThe terminology might sound simple but it has various layers to it. Integrations implies inter connected functioning of the organization. For instance, a payroll software can easily gather data from HRIS or HCM software and process salary in accordance with the services rendered by the employee. Integration helps in building a single platform as one stop solution.\nHuman resource information system, aims in storing data related to employees personal information such as bank details, medical details, permanent address and employment details. Integrating HRIS software with existing payroll software or HR software, smoothens functioning. The integrated facility generates the number of days the employee needs to be paid utilising data in the HR software.\nWhy should you consider HRIS integration?\nOne of the most commonly asked questions is “ why should someone opt for HRIS integration?\nIntegration has its own benefits. But that won’t justify the reason for opting and HRIS integration. However, it is imperative to take a calculated decision before installing HRIS integration software. Let’s state a few reason to why one should opt for an HRIS integration:\nIf the current HRIS software lacks in fulfilling the requirements:\nThis is the generation of digital transformation. Organizations opt for various applications to decrease workload of the team.\nThe difficulty faced by many organizations at this point of time is that there is no specific definition that can indicate what to expect from HR software. Each vendor has its own set of definitions which unheavels the consistency.\nHRIS is often seen as the most basic pillar of human resource. It includes activities such as benefits administration, recruitment management etc. this points HRIS to be an application that helps in management of workforce and processing.\nAre planning to opt for the best of the breed route?\nAt present, the major focus of any employer who is looking for an HR application is to opt for a fully integrated suite. A fully integrated suite has its own set of benefits, 360 degree feedback can be named as one such benefit.\nHowever, it is imperative to note that all in one software suite might not be capable to equippe or function as efficiently as separate applications with integration.\nAs there are various vendors who specialize in one specific area. So it might sound as a feasible option to opt for various applications. Integration of the applications can help in functioning these applications as a single unit.\nThis facility provides the employer with the opportunity to opt for various best fir applications and sum it to one single unit. However, it is essential to ensure that the applications do have the potential to be integrated and function as a combined unit.\nThese are a few questions that might help in gaining a better understanding of integration. The benefits listed for integrated HRIS software have gained enormous attention. However, it is essential to ensure that the applications installed to assemble HCM suites are compatible with each other. If not, then it might end up creating havoc for the entire organization. It is essential to take a calculated decision before investing huge amounts in various applications. So keep these factor in mind before opting for a HCM or an HRIS software in future. A well calculated decision on HCM software or HRIS software can result in a better future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9796982407569885}
+{"content": "By Troy Richardson, South-West Texas Border SBDC Network –\nCoronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. COVID-19 originated in China and has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. As countries, states, and communities take preventive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, more businesses are allowing their employees to work remotely. It’s important to understand how this situation may affect your cyber security hygiene.\nKEY POINTS\n• As with most significant global events, cyber criminals will leverage the event against potential targets to advance or achieve a malicious goal. This is most often carried out through phishing attacks. The cyber criminals send emails claiming to be from organizations that a recipient might expect to hear from, considering the current event. For example, with the COVID-19 disease, the emails may appear to come from a government health organization such as the CDC or other health care authorities. Users should be aware of this tactic and utilize good cyber security hygiene to include: (more…)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8765974640846252}
+{"content": "‘Other starches’ refers to starches made by processing raw materials besides rice such as cassava, potatoes and corn. These alternative starches possess different characteristics and functions to match the types of food they are used for such as being fast dissolving, cooking rapidly, turning thick and viscous when cooked, staying stable for long periods of time. They are strictly manufactured to standards so they will perform consistently.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.514146089553833}
+{"content": "Fire Hydrant System (\"FHS\")\nA\nfire hydrant systemcomprises a series of components including a water supply and fire hydrant (landing) valves with sufficient pressure and flow delivered through pipes throughout a building to strategically located network of valves for fire-fighting purposes.\nWhen designing a fire hydrant system specific water supply performance objectives must be satisfied. These performance objectives require a hydraulic analysis to demonstrate there is sufficient water pressure and flow at the most hydraulically disadvantaged hydrant.\nTo achieve the water supply performance requirements for a fire hydrant system, the water supply may be augmented with an additional water supply such as tanks and one or more pumps to increase (boost) water pressure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9859194159507751}
+{"content": "This campaign aims to support Filipino farmers who are in dire need of financial assistance. Their persistent challenges result from low farm incomes, lack of food security, and meager agricultural competitiveness. Through this campaign, we'll provide subsidies to our farmers on their seedling purchases, provision of fertilizers, and conducting agricultural/agribusiness seminars.\nOur farmers resort to borrowing money from lending companies with massive interests, leaving them little to no food on their own tables. Our farmers have no financial backup when it comes to their crops and goods being demolished by storms.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9789890050888062}
+{"content": "A comparative pilot study was conducted to determine the difference in the reduction of total serum bilirubin in a group of infants who had phototherapy at home compared to an in-patient group on hospital phototherapy. Eighteen infants with unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia who fitted the selection criteria were put under the mobile home unit (Bluelite Portable Light) placed in the home. A control group of 18 infants with the same matching characteristics had intense phototherapy in the hospital using a unit with top and bottom light sources. The infants were matched for race, starting total serum bilirubin level, birth weight (up to 250 grams) and age of baby at initiation of phototherapy (up to one-day difference). It was observed that the mean daily decrease in serum bilirubin concentration was significantly more in the home group as compared to the hospital group (t=2.95, df=17, P<0.05). The mean duration of treatment was significantly less for the home group as compared to the hospital group (t=2.84, df=17, P<0.05). None of the infants who had home phototherapy were re-hospitalized. Phototherapy related complications were mild and comparable in both groups. The result suggests that home phototherapy is safe and effective in bringing down the concentration of serum bilirubin for term babies with uncomplicated hyperbilirubinaemia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9924740195274353}
+{"content": "Slew drives create exceptional power for rotating parts in heavy machinery. When it comes to the moving components in a road paver, the slew drive produces the torque and horsepower necessary for an effective paver. At SlewMaster Inc., our road paver slew drive options offer an optimal configuration for high torque applications.\nA slew drive is a type of steering box that turns axial movement into rotational torque. These tools are a vital component of many mobile equipment types. Slew drives offer consistent and powerful movement from a central point, preventing any initial weaknesses from transferring to other moving parts of a machine.\nIn a slipform paver or road paver, many moving parts work together to lay smooth and durable concrete. A tractor unit or conveyor section moves the machine and pulls the augers, screeds, gates and other components that deliver and flatten the pavement.\nA vehicle slewing drive in a road paver can contain structure, bearing, rotation and motion control in a single compact system. This assembly allows road pavers and slipform pavers to deliver the power they need in their tractors, augers, and other rotational parts. As a part that can perform multiple functions without sacrificing power delivery, slew drives are space-efficient and cost-effective for any build.\nWhile slewing drives are simple components, they're capable of delivering high torque and horsepower. Their simple design also offers impressive longevity in road paving systems, only requiring pumping maintenance at designated grease points. Road pavers need to deliver consistent power and control to produce an even paved surface. A steering slew drive can deliver the power requirements for a high-performance and long-lasting heavy machine.\nAt SlewMaster Inc., our RSE-2 Series slew drive offers a dual worm enclosed housing with an IP55 rating. The heat-treated teeth meshed with globoid worm shafts provide improved back holding torque, ideal for road paving systems. The two-worm configuration allows these slew drives to handle high-torque applications.\nBeyond our in-stock options, SlewMaster offers custom solutions to work with your engineering needs. We can modify the RSE-2 Series for different motor output shaft dimensions and left and right orientations to fit your road paving design. Our team can also collaborate on other custom solutions. Whatever your needs, our technical experts work with you through every step in the development process to deliver a product tailored to your requirements.\nOur cost-effective, durable slew drive options meet your performance needs for road paving equipment. As an ISO:9001 Quality Management System Certified manufacturer, we can deliver a lasting product according to your project timeline.\nAs a reputable slew drive OEM, SlewMaster Inc. collaborates with clients to deliver in-stock and custom slew drive designs. Partner with us for your slipform and road paver engineering and we'll help you create a powerful, long-lasting machine. Request a consultation with one of our technical experts to discuss your needs and identify the right slew drive configuration for your design.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6809912919998169}
+{"content": "Stakeholder participation including clients and end-users has been seen as increasingly acceptable components of the project planning process. They hold useful insights regarding project development, resources flow in the network ultimately exert a strong influence on organization survival capacity. More their involvement occurs at different level and forms during project execution. The predominant idea...Continue reading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8335570693016052}
+{"content": "I enjoy receiving harassing telephone calls from debt collectors at all times of the day. I enjoy when my doorbell rings and I meet another process server or sheriff’s deputy serving me with yet another collection or foreclosure lawsuit. I enjoy receiving mail, so I don’t want to stop the endless number of letters threatening more collection and foreclosure lawsuits. I enjoy having my bank accounts frozen every time one of my creditors garnishes them, and giving away part of my hard earned wages when my creditors serve my employer with a continuing writ of garnishment. I want to lose my home, my personal property and my car. I enjoy the disadvantageous terms of my mortgage-after all, I signed a promissory note agreeing to those terms. I also enjoy making the minimum monthly payments on my credit cards and not reducing the balance owed in any way. I enjoy feeling helpless, not sleeping, and having all of my stress-related health problems. I believe that if I ignore my problems long enough, they will just go away. On the other hand, when you file for bankruptcy, you can: Put a stop to the harassing telephone calls and letters from debt collectors, and halt any progress being made in collection lawsuits filed against you. Stop a pending foreclosure sale on your home, a pending execution on your personal property, or a creditor from garnishing your bank accounts and/or wages. Potentially negotiate new, more beneficial terms on your home mortgage with your lender, as well as potentially eliminate most, if not all, of your medical bills and credit card debt. Stop feeling helpless, and obtain confidence that you have a plan of you and your family’s financial future, and start rebuilding your credit.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.793438196182251}
+{"content": "Oxygen mixed with SO2 can function as a powerful oxidant in acid solution.This paper summarises basic studies on the mechanism of SO2/O-2 oxidation,the kinetics of oxidation in acidic media, and potential applications in hydrometallurgy. The SO2/O-2 system readily oxidises Fe(II) to Fe(III) and provides a simple method of regenerating Fe(III) for leaching minerals like Cu2S or U3O8. It also oxidises As(III), which in the presence of iron(III) enables a stable ferric arsenate compound to be precipitated.. A method forthe leaching and removal of arsenic front smelter fumes is proposed. Oxidation of Mn(II) to Mn(III)/Mn(IV) oxides by SO2/O-2 allows manganese impurityto be removed from leach liquors and electrolytes. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.544582724571228}
+{"content": "Asked by: Miro Marazuelaasked in category: General Last Updated: 11th February, 2020 How fast can sloths swim? swimmers sloth-y version of doggy paddle, they move through water up to three times fasterthan they move on land. They canslow their heart rate to one-third of its normal pace, allowing slothsto hold their breath underwater for up to 40 minutes.\nIn this way, how far can a sloth swim?\nThis makes them very slow, and even when running from a predator, the fastest\nsloths cannot exceed 13 feet (4 meters) per minute. But with such a lethargic lifestyle in the trees and on the ground, can sloths swim?\nLikewise, do sloths die when they poop? Laziness is just the\nsloth way. While this might sound luxurious, scientists have revealed that all this chill comes crashing down once a week when a sloth has to take a poop — an ordeal that's more akin to childbirth than a quick trip to the restroom.\nAdditionally, can a sloth move fast?\nAlthough\nsloths have long claws that make walking on land difficult, they can move up to three times faster when they swim – surprising for such a typically slow moving character!\nCan sloths run?\nSloths are not capable of running. The most they can achieve is a faster crawl (and it's really not very fast). Their limbs can't really support them in an upright position on the ground. Running is a specific gait that requires a certain number of limbs to be off the ground at the same time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7212489247322083}
+{"content": "With yesterday’s rout, the\n“bears” gained control of the narrative as the market failed at resistance.\nIn this past\nweekend’s newsletter, we discussed the market reclaiming the 100-dma on Friday. To wit: “It is worth noting there are two primary support levels for the S&P. The previous July lows (red dashed line) and the 200-dma. Therefore, any meaningful decline occurring in October will most likely be an excellent buying opportunity particularly when the MACD buy signal gets triggered. The rally back above the 100-dma on Friday was strong and sets up a retest of the 50-dma. If the market can cross that barrier, we will trigger the seasonal MACD buy signal suggesting the bull market remains intact for now.“\nChart updated through Monday’s close.\nThe failure to hold the 100-dma is concerning. With the\n“bears” continuing to maintain control over the market, risks are mounting. With the market pushing well into 2-standard deviations below the 50-dma, we expect a counter-trend rally. However, for now, those rallies should likely get used to “sell into,” rather than trying to “buy the dip.” Numerous Headwinds To The Bullish Outlook\nThe selloff in September took our short-term indicators into oversold territory.\nSuch suggests selling pressure is getting exhausted near term. While short-term indicators got oversold, longer-term indicators did not. The dichotomy of these different indicators supports the idea of a rally short-term (days to a couple of weeks) but a more significant correction ahead. On RIAPRO (Free 30-day trial), we provide the sentiment and technical measures we follow. The number of oversold stocks is back towards extremes, which supports the idea of a short-term rally.\nHowever, the overall\n“breadth” and “participation” of the market remains highly bearish. Thus, to avoid a deeper correction, breadth must improve.\nThere are reasons to be hopeful for a short-term rally with markets oversold, and the sentiment very negative. Furthermore, we are entering into the\n“seasonally strong” period of the year. The month of October has a spotty record, but November and December trend stronger.\nHowever, don’t ignore the risks. Much like a patient with a weak immune system, the weak market internals leave investors at risk of numerous headwinds.\nValuations remain elevated. Inflation is proving to be sticker than expected. The Fed will likely move forward with “tapering” their balance sheet purchases in November. Economic growth continues to wane. Corporate profit margins will shrink due to inflationary pressures. Earnings estimates will get downwardly revised keeping valuations elevated. Liquidity continues to contract on a global scale Consumer confidence continues to slide.\nWhile none of these independently suggest a significant correction is imminent, they will make justifying valuations difficult. Moreover, with market liquidity already very thin, a reversal in market confidence could lead to a more significant decline than currently expected.\nLonger-Term Signals Suggest Caution\nGiven the broader macro issues facing the market and not dismissing the possibility of a near-term reflexive rally, the weekly and monthly signals suggest caution.\nImportant Note: Weekly and monthly signals are only valid at the end of the period.\nOn a weekly basis, the market has triggered sell signals for the first time since April. However, despite the sell signal, the market continues to hold above its weekly moving average support. Furthermore, the market is as oversold today as it was during the selloff earlier this year.\nThe monthly picture is more concerning.\nMonthly “sell signals” are rarer and tend to align with more extensive market corrections and bear markets.But, as shown below, it is the first time since March 2020 that this signal has gotten triggered. While the longer-term MACD has not yet confirmed that monthly signal, it is worth paying close attention to. Historically, the monthly signals have proven useful in navigating correction periods and bear markets.\nLet me reiterate these longer-term signals do not negate the possibility of a counter-trend bull rally.\nAs noted, in the short-term the market is oversold enough for such to occur. However, these longer-term signals suggest that investors should be using such rallies to rebalance portfolio risks, raising some cash, adding hedges, and reducing overall portfolio volatility.\nMy best guess is that we are still in midst of seasonal weakness and could decline a bit further before sellers get exhausted. Such should lead to a stronger rally into the end of the year, however, new highs may be in the rearview mirror for now.\n15-Portfolio Management Rules\nThere is a substantial risk of a bigger correction as we move into 2022.\nSuch does not imply selling everything and moving to cash. However, being aware of the possibility allows for a logical approach to risk management. Cut losers short and let winner’s run. Set goals and be actionable. Emotionally driven decisions void the investment process. Follow the trend. Never let a “trading opportunity”turn into a long-term investment. An investment discipline does not work if it is not applied. “Losing money”is part of the investment process. The odds of success improve significantly when the technical price action confirms the fundamental analysis. Never, under any circumstances, add to a losing position. Market are either “bullish”or “bearish.”During a “bull market”be only long or neutral. During a “bear market”be only neutral or short. When markets are trading at, or near, extremes do the opposite of the “herd.” Do more of what works and less of what doesn’t. “Buy”and “Sell”signals are only useful if they get implemented. Strive to be a .700 “at bat”player. (No strategy works 100% of the time.) Manage risk and volatility.\nFor now, it appears the\n“bears” have regained control of the market. However, the bullish trend remains intact which suggests we remain long our equity exposure. When there is a dichotomy of conditions, sometimes the best action is “no action” at all.\nThe\n“need to do something” is emotionally driven and tends to lead to worse outcomes. For now, please pay attention, make small changes as needed, reduce risk on rallies, and wait for the market to tell you where its headed next.\nThings are getting interesting.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7518607378005981}
+{"content": "ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 1 September 2021\nAn update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 1 September 2021.\nATAGI met on Wednesday 1 September 2021 to review the latest developments relating to COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine safety. In addition, ATAGI continues to monitor COVID-19 epidemiology in Australia including current COVID-19 outbreaks involving the Delta variant, including in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria.\nATAGI stresses that vaccination is a key public health intervention to prevent infection, transmission and severe disease due to SARS-CoV-2. ATAGI continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination for all adults and specific high-risk adolescents.\nATAGI is encouraged to note that as at 31 August 2021, over 19 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Australia. ATAGI has also noted emerging data from NSW demonstrating that only a small proportion of patients with severe COVID-19 were reported to be vaccinated, consistent with a high vaccine effectiveness against severe disease.\nAstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)\nATAGI considered an update from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on current confirmed cases of TTS and those under investigation. Read the latest TGA statement on TTS cases, including clinical outcomes.\nATAGI examined estimates of risk of TTS by age group in Australia and note that there have been 125 cases of confirmed or probable TTS:\n69 confirmed cases 56 probable cases.\nTo date around 9.6 million doses of AstraZeneca have been administered.\nATAGI notes that International data continues to demonstrate the risk of TTS following a second dose of AstraZeneca is much lower than the risk following a first dose (estimated internationally to be 1.8 per million second doses). ATAGI reinforces the importance of completing a 2-dose schedule to ensure maximal protection, with the strongest evidence for 2 doses of the same brand.\nRates of TTS cases are based on first doses of AstraZeneca as of 19 August 2021 (to account for the time to onset of TTS). To that date, approximately 8.6 million doses of AstraZeneca have been administered, made up of around 5.7 million first doses and 2.9 million second doses.\nAlthough estimates of risk based on small numbers of cases are imprecise, the risk of TTS is estimated in Australia at around:\n2.4 per 100,000 in those <60 years and 1.8 per 100,000 in those ≥60 years.\nEstimated rate (per 100,000 AZ vaccinations)\n<50\n2.2\n50-59\n2.6\n60-69\n1.7\n70-79\n2.1\n≥80\n1.6\nATAGI also noted that the TGA have been reporting a detailed breakdown of Australia’s confirmed and probable TTS cases weekly using the CDC Criteria. ATAGI noted these data suggest that the severity of TTS appears to be higher in younger women. These differences by gender are not seen in older people.\nOutcomes have generally been better with early presentation and recognition of the symptoms and appropriate treatment as outlined in the TTS primary care guide. This may contribute to the lower-case fatality ratio observed in Australia compared to those reported internationally. The overall case fatality ratio in Australia (8/125, approximately 6%) is lower than that seen in the United Kingdom (~17%). ATAGI sadly note the TGA have reported 2 further deaths this week.\nImmune Thrombocytopenia\nATAGI continues to review and closely monitor reports of rare but potentially serious adverse events following immunisation with AstraZeneca, including Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). It is important for those vaccinated to be aware of some of the symptoms that may be associated with ITP, such as easy bruising and bleeding from the nose or gums.\nGuillain-Barre Syndrome\nATAGI continues to review and closely monitor reports of rare but potentially serious adverse events following immunisation with AstraZeneca, including Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). It is important for those vaccinated to be aware of some of the symptoms that may be associated with GBS, such as:\nmuscle weakness unusual sensation (numbness, pins and needles) and unsteadiness while walking.\nATAGI notes this condition can occur in the absence of vaccination and that nvestigations into whether the reported events are causally linked to vaccination is ongoing.\nRisks and benefits\nATAGI reinforces that the benefits of vaccination with AstraZeneca in preventing severe COVID-19 strongly outweigh the risks of adverse effects in all Australians ≥60 years. In the context of a COVID-19 outbreak where the supply of Pfizer (Comirnaty) is constrained, ATAGI reinforces adults younger than 60 years old who do not have immediate access to Pfizer should re-assess the benefits to them and their contacts from being vaccinated with AstraZeneca, versus the rare risk of a serious side effect. In greater Sydney, all individuals aged 18 years and above should strongly consider getting vaccinated with any available vaccine including AstraZeneca.\nAt this time, there is no update to the ATAGI statement from 17 June 2021 in relation to the use of AstraZeneca, except to note that further clarification has been provided (above) in regards to its use in outbreak settings.\nPfizer (Comirnaty)\nATAGI notes the TGA’s registration of Pfizer for use in children aged 12- 15 years old. ATAGI has reviewed the evidence and now supports COVID-19 vaccination in all adolescents from 12 years of age. These statements can be found in the Resources section below.\nMyocarditis and/or Pericarditis\nATAGI continues to review and closely monitor reports of rare but potentially serious adverse events following immunisation with Pfizer, including myocarditis and/or pericarditis. These conditions can occur in the absence of vaccination and are a recognised complication of COVID-19.\nATAGI notes that the TGA is investigating 293 reports of suspected myocarditis and/or pericarditis following Pfizer. International data demonstrates that the rate of disease is higher in younger individuals, particularly young males, and more frequently occurs following the second dose. Most reported cases have been mild, self-limiting and have recovered quickly, although further follow-up of these cases is ongoing.\nRisks and benefits\nATAGI reaffirms that the benefits of Pfizer outweigh the risks of myocarditis and/or pericarditis for any age group and strongly recommend eligible individuals without contraindications to be offered vaccination.\nResources\nATAGI recommends review of the following key resources:\nUse of AstraZeneca and/or TTS The ATAGI/THANZ joint statement which provides information about TTS and reaffirms ATAGI’s previous advice regarding the safe use of AstraZeneca. The TTS primary care guide which provides advice for providers on the consideration and management of suspected TTS cases, noting the importance of early presentation and recognition of TTS. The risk-benefit document which provides advice to help consumers make informed decisions about the risks and benefits of AstraZeneca in different age cohorts and scenarios; and additional guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in outbreak settings response to NSW COVID-19 outbreak and additional strategies to combat the risk posed by the Delta variant of concern. Use of Pfizer and/or Myocarditis and/or Pericarditis ATAGI and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand guidance on Myocarditis and Pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. ATAGI statement regarding vaccination of adolescents aged 12–15 years, and Statement on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in all young adolescents in Australia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6553001403808594}
+{"content": "The pandemic accelerated a process already underway at the College Board to simplify our work and reduce demands on students. As part of this process, we're making substantial investments in the SAT® Suite of Assessments and in tools to help colleges connect with students.\n1. We're discontinuing SAT Subject Tests.\nThe expanded reach of AP® and its widespread availability for low-income students and students of color mean the SAT Subject Tests™ are no longer necessary for students to show what they know. AP provides students rich and varied opportunities to showcase their knowledge and skills through college-level coursework. Courses like AP Computer Science Principles and AP Capstone™ provide the type of hands-on learning experiences and practical, real-world work that colleges want to see from students.\n2. We're discontinuing the optional SAT Essay.\nThis decision recognizes that there are other ways for students to demonstrate their mastery of essay writing. At the same time, writing remains essential to college readiness, and the SAT will continue to measure writing and editing skills. The tasks on the SAT Reading and Writing and Language tests are among the most effective and predictive parts of the SAT. Students can still take the SAT with Essay through the June 2021 SAT administration.\n3. We're exploring a more flexible SAT—a streamlined, digitally delivered exam that meets the evolving needs of students and higher education.\nThe pandemic has highlighted the importance of being innovative and adaptive to what lies ahead. We're committed to making the SAT a more flexible tool, and we're making substantial investments to do so. We are consulting with our members in K–12 and higher education and will have more to share about that work later this spring.\nThrough it all, we'll continue to prioritize the health and safety of students and staff; all safety requirements that were in place last fall will remain in place at least through the spring 2021 administrations.\nFree SAT Prep:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8670933246612549}
+{"content": "A degree is a powerful signal to employers that an applicant is motivated and invested, and has a swag of technical skills. However, the current pathway from degree to job in the competitive graduate employment market has two main problems. Sadly, for many students, a degree is no longer a guarantee of a job. The Good Universities Guide reported in", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.611017107963562}
+{"content": "Aortic aneurysms often occur without any apparent warning signs. Left untreated, they may rupture causing life-threatening consequences. While small aneurysms aren’t necessarily dangerous at onset, the underlying cause of an aneurysm may indicate a more serious health issue in the body.\nWhat is an aortic aneurysm?\nAn aortic aneurysm occurs when the wall of the aorta, the main artery in the body, swells or weakens. This creates a bulge in the aorta that’s susceptible to rupture, depending on the size. Smaller aneurysms are often manageable and rarely burst, but a larger aneurysm will likely rupture if it goes undetected and untreated. If an aortic aneurysm ruptures, bleeding may lead to problems such as heart attack, kidney damage, stroke and death.\nWhat are the types of aortic aneurysms?\nThere are two categories of aortic aneurysms based on location.\nA thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs in the chest. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are often linked to genetics, which can be helpful in monitoring this condition. Other causes may include high blood pressure, infection, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol and traumatic injury. An X-ray, echocardiogram, CT scan or ultrasound can usually identify a thoracic aneurysm.\nAn abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs in the abdomen. Less is known about the exact cause of abdominal aortic aneurysms, but linked risks include high blood pressure, genetic predisposition, hardening of the arteries and smoking. There are few symptoms experienced with an abdominal aneurysm before it ruptures.\nBoth types of aortic aneurysms are often accidentally diagnosed during routine exams or while seeking treatment for an unassociated ailment.\nWho is most at risk of having one?\nAortic aneurysms can occur in both men and women, but they occur in men at a much higher rate. Outside of being a male, other risk factors include smoking, obesity, age and high blood pressure. Genetics and family history of aneurysms can also indicate an increased risk.\nHow are they treated?\nIf the aneurysm is less than two inches in size, your doctor may suggest monitoring it for growth before operating. If the aneurysm is larger than two inches or growing rapidly, the treatment will most likely be surgery to repair the aneurysm. If this method is selected a surgeon will typically insert a stent graft through a catheter to heal the aneurysm.\nHow can you prevent them?\nWhile there’s no medication to cure an aortic aneurysm, your doctor may offer medication to regulate cholesterol and control blood pressure to support overall cardiovascular health as a preventative measure. Lifestyle changes may also help to prevent aortic aneurysms. Focus on heart-healthy habits, such as not smoking, adopting a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet and adding more physical activity into your routine.\nOur experienced team of cardiologists at the New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group uses state-of-the-art technology, offering treatment options for aortic aneurysms and all other types of heart and vascular conditions.\nLearn your risks for an aortic aneurysm by seeing a cardiologist at the New Mexico Heart Institute. To schedule an appointment, call 505.841.1000.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7832264304161072}
+{"content": "The Lake Region is one of the most densely populated regions of Kenya with over 14 million people which constitute about 30% of the population in Kenya.\nThe Lake Region Economic Bloc presents the socioeconomic aspirations of 14 counties in the Lake Basin Region and seeks to boldly secure and shape the region’s destiny. The Economic Blueprint is designed to guide development efforts by leveraging existing assets,addressing constraints and defining key steps that leaders and citizens of the region can take to transform the shared vision of prosperity into reality.\nThe counties that constitute the Lake Region Economic Bloc in this are Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega,Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya,Trans Nzoia, Kericho,Bomet, Nandi and Vihiga. They not only have similar ecological zones and natural resources, they have analogous cultural histories that date back to historical migrations and trading routes.\nThus a partnership between the counties is both essential and timely and creates a practical framework through which county government efforts can be pooled to harness the abundant natural resources, build on existing strengths and address challenges.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9597772359848022}
+{"content": "Dementia is a general term for cognitive impairment characterized by the reduced ability to remember, think, or make decisions on a daily basis. While dementia itself isn’t a specific disease, common conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease fall under the same category. Dementia is progressive, meaning its symptoms worsen with time. This psychological disorder …\nExtreme forgetfulness and memory loss in older people is typically referred to as dementia. Despite its severity, many people don’t know how to recognize common symptoms of dementia. Spotting chronic memory problems early can minimize its effects, and some of the most common signs of dementia that warrant medical examination may include the following… 13. …", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9820572733879089}
+{"content": "Kristi Wilson English 1302 February 8, 2005 Toulmin Analysis of “Letter from Birmingham Jail” [CLAIM] [DATA] [WARRANTS] [REBUT.] [QUALIF.] While incarcerated for civil rights activism in 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail” as a response to eight clergymen who had criticized his activities as “unwise and untimely.” On the surface, the letter addresses King’s claim to the contrary and explains why his work was both wise and timely. However, there is also a subtext implying a greater issue and a wider audience; the larger claim is that segregation is immoral and unjust, and that people who recognize this injustice should actively eliminate its practice. King uses his knowledge of letters and rhetoric to provide wide ranging support of his claims. He cites Socrates, T.S. Eliot, and the Bible, among other respected sources. He appeals to Christians and Jews alike by referring to Catholic martyrs and to the holocaust. He speaks of his children, who do not understand racial prejudice, to appeal to the emotions of an audience who, if they have no other common ground, might identify with him as a parent. In his discussion of what constitutes just and unjust laws, King relies on the assumption that a democratic society values justice and desires to preserve its values – social order, freedom, etc. He relies on these values to create a sense of the disparity between this ideal and the reality faced by African Americans. He also takes for granted that his audience recognizes the civil rights issue as an issue, that they have an interest in the outcome. He often anticipates his audience’s rebuttals and backs them accordingly. For example, he prefaces his definition of constructive tension with the statement that the audience might think that idea of non-violent protest is at odds with the tension it creates. His language includes many qualifiers, such as “you may think,” or “many people believe,” which softens his argument away from didacticism without robbing it of its persuasive power. There is an implicit sub-claim, based on his equation of “just law” with natural or moral law, that the clergy have a social responsibility as spiritual (moral) authorities to ensure that morality and justice are universally encoded within secular law.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.874872088432312}
+{"content": "Growing Readers Together is a Colorado State Library Initiative Supporting Libraries Engaging Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Caregivers in Early Literacy Why focus on FFN childcare providers?\nIn Colorado, a significant number of children aged 5 or younger (between 40% – 60%) are cared for by family members, friends, or neighbors (FFN) while their parents are at work. Yet, due to the personal nature of these arrangements, few FFN are included in the state’s efforts to increase the quality of childcare. However, studies of Colorado’s FFN providers indicate they have a high level of interest in learning more about caring for children and helping prepare them to enter school.\nWhy Libraries?\nThe Growing Readers Together Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to identifying, connecting, and serve Family, Friends, and Neighbor caregivers in your community. It offers planning worksheets, outreach and marketing support, and early literacy kits and programming ideas.\nGrowing Readers Together Quick Bites are a series of 20 minute webinars covering topics about early learning and serving Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers. The full archive and a calendar of upcoming Quickbites can be found on the CSL Libraries Learn website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9951449036598206}
+{"content": "Investors looking for a regular and worry-free income stream during retirement could consider buying a few top-quality Canadian dividend stocks. While high-quality dividend stocks also carry risk, they are relatively less volatile. Furthermore, their well-established businesses, strong earnings base, resilient cash flows, and high market share continue to support dividend payouts, irrespective of the wild market swings.\nTake\nFortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock, for instance. Its low-risk utility business continues to generate resilient cash flows that drive its higher dividend payments. Fortis’s dividend has increased for 47 years in a row. Further, it projects it to rise by 6% annually in the coming years on the back of its growing rate base and diversified utility assets.\nWhile Fortis is a must-have income stock in your portfolio, let’s look at three more Canadian stocks that could deliver worry-free dividends.\nScotiabank\nFirst on my list is\nScotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stock, which I believe is a perfect pick for retirees to generate stable dividend income, thanks to its rich dividend payment history. To give a little background, this bank has been paying a dividend since 1833 and has steadily increased it over the past several years. Its exposure to high-growth markets, operating leverage, and solid credit quality have consistently driven its earnings and supported its payouts.\nI expect Scotiabank to continue to enhance its shareholders’ returns through increased dividends in the coming years. Further, its diversified revenue base, increase in economic activities, expected improvement in credit demand, and lower provisions will likely drive its profitability. Also, its strong capital position and robust balance sheet augur well for growth. Currently, it yields around 4.6% and trades at an attractive discount to peers.\nTC Energy TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is another reliable stock to generate a worry-free income. Like Scotiabank, it has consistently paid and raised its dividends for a very long period, backed by its high-quality regulated and contracted assets that generate robust cash flows.\nIt’s interesting to note that TC Energy’s dividend has grown at a CAGR of 7% since 2000, and the company projects a 5-7% growth in its annual dividend in the coming years, which is encouraging.\nIts regulated and contracted assets remain resilient to economic cycles and witness higher utilization. Further, its strong secured capital program, solid developmental pipeline, and investments in growth initiatives will likely generate incremental EBITDA and support higher dividend payments. It currently offers an attractive yield of 5.6%, which is safe, while its payout ratio is sustainable in the long run.\nCanadian Utilities\nNext up are the shares of the utility giant\nCanadian Utilities (TSX:CU). It has raised its dividend for a record 49 consecutive years, the highest among all the publicly listed Canadian companies, making it a reliable bet for retirees to generate stable income at lower risk. Further, this utility company is offering a solid yield of 5.1%.\nLooking ahead, I believe Canadian Utilities’s low-risk business model, rate-regulated assets, and cost-optimization efforts would support its earnings growth and drive its shareholders’ returns. Its contractual framework, continued investment in regulated assets, and improvement in its energy infrastructure business indicate Canadian Utilities will likely increase its dividend at a healthy pace in the coming years.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8513656854629517}
+{"content": "Clients trust professionals – doctors, lawyers, architects, accountants, engineers, and the like – to handle something most people can’t. Mistakes can have devastating consequences. Those damaged by professional malpractice bring claims because their life, their business, or their financial stability has been drastically altered.\nThat’s why the law recognizes a special standard of care in professional fields, which often involves a “battle of the experts” requiring an ability to understand the technical details of each case. Regardless of the professional field or the specific loss, our attorneys have the experience, strength and sophistication necessary to handle these matters.\nAreas of malpractice experience include:\nMedical, including wrongful death Accounting Engineering Actuarial Legal Other professional malpractice\nRepresentative matters include:\nRepresented estate of deceased infant in wrongful death action obstetrician, and obtained a landmark decision regarding the “born alive” rule. See Foster v. de Cholnoky, No. FBTCV136034831, 61 Conn. L. Rptr. 122, 2015 WL 5626312, at *1 (Conn. Super. Ct. Aug. 21, 2015). Represented real estate developer in malpractice action against engineer on hydropower project. Represented pension plan in malpractice action against actuary. Represented plaintiff in claim that doctor’s negligence caused renal failure requiring a kidney transplant.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6769198179244995}
+{"content": "The healthcare industry has gone through a dramatic technological transformation, one that has been accelerated by COVID.\nInternet-connected devices (collectively known as the Internet of Things, or IoT devices), once a promising technology, have recently become ubiquitous in the healthcare industry, with these devices becoming a significant part of patients’ care and an ever-present part of any healthcare facility.\nHowever, despite the advantages, speed, and information healthcare IoT has created for the industry, it’s also introduced significant risk, threatening healthcare companies and even their patients.\nThe rise of IoT in healthcare cybersecurity\nThe healthcare industry has been leveraging IoT devices for years, steadily increasing its use in facilities and patient care. The use of IoT devices has dramatically risen and digitalization has been further spurred by COVID-19, where the need for telehealth and remote care has become a necessity among any healthcare provider. By 2027, the IoT in Healthcare market is expected to reach $290B, up from just $60B in 2019.\nHowever, for all the benefits IoT devices provide, they’ve also introduced new risks to these healthcare organizations that haven’t had much priority or attention given. This has created a dangerous gap — new technology is introducing new risks and a larger attack surface but there has been little evolution in healthcare cybersecurity.\nThe new risks healthcare IoT introduces to organizations\nAdding additional devices to any organization adds risk but healthcare IoT adds a specific risk because it’s connected to your network, meaning it’s susceptible to MiTM attacks or other intercepting attacks.\nDue to the nature of these devices, the lack of security is often the result of the device manufacturer who may, understandably, not have the right priority, sense, or resources dedicated to ensuring the devices are secure. These devices, if left unsecured, can expose an organization to a number of different risks and potential compromises.\nManufacturers may not always keep the best security practices\nHealthcare manufacturers aren’t developing internet connected medical devices with security in mind and, even in 2020, the the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency published an alert about a medical device that had a hardcoded password, a major vulnerability.\nMany legacy IoT devices have less than stellar security and some healthcare departments may let these vulnerabilities slip by not segmenting network access or not changing default passwords, which are common among many IoT devices and are trivial to find. This can lead to cyberattacks in hospitals or other targeted healthcare attacks.\nThis means it’s up to the healthcare organization to ensure that any new and legacy healthcare IoT devices aren’t leaving the organization exposed to attacks or any accidental breaches.\nHealthcare IoT devices can be used to infiltrate a company’s network or harm individuals\nUse of internet connected medical devices can be incredibly scary if the right security isn’t put in place. A feature by the Indianapolis Business Journal highlighted the various times recalls and alerts were published by the FDA due to concerns over hackable pacemakers. IoT Business News has also published a list of four types of medical devices that are susceptible to hacking which include: wireless infusion pumps, implanted devices, smartpens, and vital sign monitors.\nBeyond the risk posed to individuals, these devices can also be used to infiltrate a facility or organization’s network which can lead to worse compromises and breach incidents. Hackers can access your organizations’ sensitive files, patient records, health records, or compromise your facilities ability to function via ransomware or network compromises. Compromised devices can be leveraged as part of a botnet or can contribute to a DDoS attack which can further hinder an organization.\nForescout Research Labs has found that 75% of healthcare entities are vulnerable to a number of TCP/IP vulnerabilities found in millions of IoT and IT devices. A 2019 survey also found that 85% of healthcare organizations have suffered an IoT attack, a huge swath of the industry.\nUnfortunately, malicious actors aren’t the only security concern healthcare organizations should be worried about.\nHealthcare IoT devices can lead to internal risks and exposures\nThe wider an organization’s network, the more challenging it is to protect all the assets, elements, systems, and tools involved. The same is true as more and more IoT technology in healthcare is being utilized, especially when these organizations may already be struggling to have the appropriate budget, staff, or resources needed to handle today’s threats, let alone secure a wider network of connected devices.\nAsset visibility and management becomes difficult, especially if departments and individuals add new IoT devices to your network without your knowledge. This shadow IT challenge can turn ugly if any of these devices have default passwords or lax security. Without knowing they’ve entered your environment, there’s no way to secure them appropriately.\nSecuring your healthcare IoT devices for your organization\nMaking your healthcare organization secure and protected against the risk IoT devices exposes you to requires a mix of fundamental cybersecurity practices and targeted efforts.\nEnsure you have the appropriate asset visibility and inventory solutions\nMake sure you have the tools and process to know exactly what’s making up your environment and what’s interacting with your network. This is crucial for ensuring your additional safeguards and protective solutions are incorporating all your devices.\nChange all default passwords\nIf you haven’t already — make sure all connected devices in your network and environment have a secure password, not the default one the manufacturer put in place.\nMaintain a regular patch management process\nJust like with any tool or software, IoT device manufacturers often release security updates to nullify any discovered vulnerabilities or exploits. Failure to update these devices on the organization’s side is an easy way to leave yourself vulnerable.\nLeverage network segmentation tools\nTo limit the potential of a malicious attacker using an IoT device as their way into your organization’s network, you have to isolate IoT devices by placing them in their own network via network segmentation. This ensures that, even if a device is compromised, an attacker can’t reach your network where more sensitive files or assets can be found.\nUse monitoring tools to detect unusual behavior\nNetwork, device, and traffic monitoring tools can detect whether a device has been accessed by an unknown or new user, if multiple attempts to access a device have been made, or whether a device is behaving erratically in case of a compromise. These tools will alert you to any issues and give you more time to react appropriately.\nEmploy an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution\nAn EDR tool, used for all endpoints, not just IoT devices, is a must for all organization’s in today’s environment. If you don’t have one yet, make sure you do your due diligence to find an EDR solution that works with your particular industry and make-up or organization as well as your needs.\nHealthcare IoT cybersecurity is just part of modern security hygiene\nThe risk introduced by IoT represents yet another aspect of healthcare cybersecurity that requires attention and resources. The cybersecurity market has responded to this need, with the healthcare IoT security market expected to reach $5.2B in 2028\nThe healthcare industry is under attack in a major way and it’s time the industry sees cybersecurity as an absolute necessity, dedicating the budget and staff appropriately. While it’s still not feasible for in-house solutions or teams to address all the risks and concerns these organization are currently facing, healthcare companies should consider partnering with cybersecurity solutions and vendors who offer a wide suite of cybersecurity services and tools dedicated to preventing compromises while also providing important resources in case a company is breached or a hacker makes their way in.\nLearn more about how to deploy healthcare IoT securely.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5307663083076477}
+{"content": "The onset of varied health challenges were magnified manifold with the global pandemic coupled by significant other daunting health challenges. Preparing for the future is an opportunity for key stakeholders to come together and co-create an advanced diagnostic sector & new healthcare technologies.\nThe 3rd edition of Elets ‘Diagnostics Leadership Summit takes the mandate forward from its recent initiative and has the stakeholders discuss, deliberate and disseminate for the ‘Co-creation of a futuristic Diagnostic Sector'. This on-ground networking-cum-knowledge gathering will provide a platform for exchanging thoughts on innovations & technology advancement and measures for transforming the diagnostics industry.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6385306119918823}
+{"content": "Prevent Dental Emergencies | Prevent Dental Emergencies – Carrollton, TX Keep Your Oral Health on the Right Track\nWouldn’t you want to avoid experiencing a stressful dental emergency in Carrollton if you could? By being diligent about your at-home oral hygiene routine and following a few precautionary measures, you can save yourself from needing costly urgent dental treatments and the hassle of having to schedule a last-minute appointment with Dr. Capua. Here are a few recommendations that we suggest to help our patients keep their oral health on the right track and avoid dental damage.\nVisit Your Dentist Regularly The American Dental Association, along with our team at Kimberly Capua, DDS, PA, recommend visiting your dentist in Carrollton every six months for a checkup and cleaning. These appointments will allow us to ensure the health of your teeth and gums as well as treat any small oral problems before they have an opportunity to progress into something more serious. We’ll take routine dental X-rays, conduct a thorough visual and tactile examination of your mouth, and do an oral cancer screening. Then, we’ll thoroughly clear away all plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth, leaving your smile healthier and happier. Eat a Nutritious Diet Many people don’t consider how their diet will impact their oral health. Harmful oral bacteria that are known to cause common issues that can lead to dental emergencies, like cavities and gum disease, feed off of sugars and carbohydrates. By substituting processed foods for healthier alternatives, like celery sticks that naturally remove plaque as you chew them, you can keep oral issues from developing. Maintain Good Oral Hygiene at Home The key to keeping your smile healthy is routine brushing, flossing, and rinsing at home. We recommend brushing with a soft bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes, twice each day. You’ll also need to floss your teeth every day and rinse with an alcohol-free mouthwash once a day as well. This will keep harmful oral bacteria from accumulating and wreaking havoc on your oral health. Wear a Protective Mouthguard If you play contact sports or participate in any activities that could put your teeth or jaw at risk of becoming damaged, invest in a custom-fitted protective mouthguard. Dr. Capua, your skilled emergency dentist in Carrollton, crafts hers from durable acrylic that shields the teeth and jaw joints from force, drastically reducing your odds of experiencing a dental emergency while you’re on the field or court.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6765202283859253}
+{"content": "File(s) not publicly available Creating a tool to evaluate teaching materials for older beginner piano students through the lens of constructivism\njournal contributionposted on 14.10.2020, 00:00 by Joanne BurrowsJoanne Burrows, Judith BrownJudith Brown\nThis paper describes the creation of an evaluative tool that aims to measure the degree to which constructivism is facilitated within the teaching materials created for older beginning piano students (twelve to seventeen years of age). Literature exploring the published teaching materials available for teaching piano includes content analysis, comparisons of tutor books and music reading approaches. The majority of research focuses on young children under eleven years of age, tertiary students and adult learners. Little research has critically examined the materials created for the older beginner piano student. Additionally, research in music education has explored various forms of constructivism but this research is rarely piano specific and generally represented by qualitative or small quantitative studies. Constructivism related to teaching piano to students aged twelve to seventeen years has received little attention. This paper unpacks the research and methodology that underpins the creation of an evaluative tool designed to explore the extent to which constructivism is facilitated and supported in the published teaching materials for older beginner piano students. The creation of an evaluation tool anchored in constructivism is central to a larger study exploring the resources used by Australian piano teachers when teaching older beginner students.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9358010292053223}
+{"content": "You are here because you want to move forward with your finances and make meet significant milestones. Amazingly, with the use of a simple tool like a budget template, you will be able to manage your money easily. A budget is a listed summary of your deliberate expenditures, most times combined with your anticipated revenue. …\nBudgeting Apps\nBudgeting apps are essential financial management tools, and everyone needs to create them to manage money and finances efficiently. However, creating a budget can be time-consuming, and following through with it even be more tasking. This is why you need easy-to-use budgeting apps. Budgeting applications are developed to ease both individual and couple’s budgeting affairs. They …", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9800408482551575}
+{"content": "This experience will help you understand the subtle messages of power and recognize and react to the organizational impact of diverse management styles. Not only will you learn why but also what you can do about gender perspectives on negotiations, team management, and leadership. You will learn research-driven approaches to perceptions, behaviors, stereotypes, and backlash that women uniquely face. You will then turn your knowledge into strategies and solutions. This learning experience is uniquely designed to develop you as an expert negotiator and is led by strong mentors who will help you challenge your assumptions, confront your fears, and turn obstacles into opportunities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8356835842132568}
+{"content": "Aaron Carman\nAccepted post-doctoral position at Cornell University after receiving PhD\nNow employed as Program Manager, Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention, Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, New York, NY Candida albicans is the most common opportunistic fungal pathogen of humans. The balance between commensal and pathogenic C. albicans is maintained largely by phagocytes of the innate immune system. Analysis of transcriptional changes after macrophage phagocytosis indicates the C. albicans response is broadly similar to starvation, including up-regulation of alternate carbon metabolism. Systems known and suspected to be part of acetate/acetyl-CoA metabolism were also up-regulated, importantly the ACH and ACS genes, which manage acetate/acetyl-CoA interconversion, and the nine-member ATO gene family, thought to participate in transmembrane acetate transport and also linked to the process of environmental alkalinization. Studies into the roles of Ach, Acs1 and Acs2 function in alternate carbon metabolism revealed a substantial role for Acs2 and lesser, but distinct roles, for Ach and Acs1. Deletion mutants were made in C. albicans and were phenotypically evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. Loss of Ach function resulted in mild growth defects on ethanol and acetate and no significant attenuation in virulence in a disseminated mouse model of infection. While loss of Acs1 did not produce any significant phenotypes, loss of Acs2 greatly impaired growth on multiple carbon sources, including glucose, ethanol and acetate. We also concluded that ACS1 and ACS2 likely comprise an essential gene pair. Expression analyses indicated that ACS2 is the predominant form under most growth conditions. While the ATO gene family was uniformly up-regulated after macrophage phagocytosis, their function in yeast remained unclear. Previous studies had indicated their involvement in acetate transport and had also identified a conserved N-terminal domain that, when mutated by one amino acid and over-expressed, resulted in a dominant phenotype that cannot grow on acetate. By recapitulating this point-mutation in C. albicans ATO1 and S. cerevisiae ATO1, we provided evidence that the point mutation does not prevent growth by blocking acetate import but by creating toxicity. pH and concentration studies with numerous small carboxylic acids including lactate, formate, acetate and propionate strongly suggested that ATO gene function served a vital role during weak acid stress, possibly by controlling the efflux of these weak acids from the cell. ATO gene function also had been linked to the process of environmental alkalinization, an ammonium-mediated phenomenon described here for the first time in C. albicans. During growth in glucose-poor, amino acid-rich conditions C. albicans can rapidly change its extracellular pH, e.g. from 4 to 7 in 24 hours. This process was glucose-repressible and was accompanied by hyphal formation and changes in colony morphology. We showed that introduction of the ATO1G53D point mutant to C. albicans blocked alkalinization, as did over-expression of C. albicans ATO2, the only C. albicans ATO gene to lack the conserved N-terminal domain. A screen for alkalinization-deficient mutants revealed that ACH1 is essential for alkalinization. However, addition of acetate to the media restored alkalinization to the ach1 mutant. We proposed a model of ATO function in which Atos regulated the cellular co-export of ammonium and acetate. Research Info Acetate metabolism and control of environmental pH in Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5845261216163635}
+{"content": "Higher Education, Exclusion, and Belonging Religious Complexity, Coping and Connectedness Among International Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia DOI:https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v11iS2.3553 Keywords:international students, racism, discrimination, belonging, COVID-19 pandemic, exclusion, religion Abstract\nGenerations of migrants from Asia since the 1800s have endured challenges in locating their place and belonging in Australia due to systemic racism and discrimination against the cultural and religious ‘other’. These persistent issues have intensified during the pandemic, especially towards Chinese communities, including international students. This paper investigates the impact of the pandemic on Chinese, Indian and Russian international students in Australia. It reveals how, throughout the first year of the pandemic, international student, ethnic and religious community organizations implemented multiple and overlapping coping strategies to assist international students in Australia, who had been left vulnerable by a lack of government support and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. By highlighting the religious dimensions of these strategies of connectedness and belonging, it contributes new insights in an under-explored aspect in studies on international students in Australia, pointing the way for further investigation.\nDownloads Published How to Cite Journal of International Students, 11(S2), 38–57. https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v11iS2.3553 Issue Section Categories License\nCopyright (c) 2021 Journal of International Students\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.\nAll published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 Unported License.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9303014278411865}
+{"content": "Kazakhstan: GDP expands for first time in over a year in H1 amid a favorable base effect\nAugust 13, 2021\nAccording to a preliminary reading, GDP expanded 2.3% year-on-year in the January–June period, rebounding from the 1.4% contraction recorded in Q1. H1's reading was the best since Q1 2020, albeit largely flattered by a favorable base effect.\nLooking at the details, the services sector—accounting for roughly 50% of GDP in H1—led the uptick, growing 1.7% (Q1: -3.2% yoy), amid buoyant trade and improving dynamics in the transportation sector. Meanwhile, the industrial sector grew 1.3%, up from Q1’s 0.1% expansion, mainly due to a less pronounced fall in mining and quarrying output, as manufacturing lost steam. Lastly, the construction sector remained solid, albeit growing at a slower pace of 11.9% (2020: +13.1%). Moving forward to Q3, GDP should keep benefiting from a favorable base effect, with the short-term economic indicator putting economic growth from January–July at 3.7%. Some headwinds may stem from tighter monetary policy, however. Commenting on the outlook for Q3, Artem Zaigrin, chief economist at SOVA Capital, said: “The country has returned to the red zone due to the dramatic spike in cases in July-August. Despite the outbreak of the Delta strain, Kazakhstan’s economic recovery has gained pace […]. The withdrawal of pension savings has supported the pickup in loan growth.” Author: Frederico Teixeira de Abreu, Junior Economist", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8812333345413208}
+{"content": "Yes, fertility preservation does not affect fertility. However, the chances of achieving pregnancy naturally will be reduced over time due to the depletion of the ovarian reserve with age, regardless of whether fertility has been preserved or not.\nTherefore, the advantage of fertility preservation is that a pregnancy is possible by assisted reproductive technology if fertility has been previously preserved, even if the ovarian reserve is already compromised.\nBecause of this, fertility preservation should be done at a young age (especially in the case of women, since age has a more damaging effect on female fertility) or prior to treatment, for example oncological, which is expected to damage fertility (both men and women).\nSuggested for you: Male & Female Fertility Explained: What Factors Can Affect It?.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8400756120681763}
+{"content": "One of Silicon Valley’s most influential startup incubators, Y Combinator, has backed, an internal social network for employees.\nThe funding round also saw participation from the founders of Cure.fit, Meesho and CleverTap as well as US seed-stage fund Liquid 2 Ventures and angel investors like Xiaomi Indonesia head Alvin Tse, Sumon Sadhu – who has previously backed startups like Cleartax, Benchling, and Mercury founder Immad Akhund among others.\nStarted in March this year by\nThe goals can be further broken down into smaller or more granular action items by individuals or their managers and certain sensitive goals can also be marked private.\n“At present, corporates typically use two disparate platforms, one for managing their monthly and quarterly goals, and another one for managing their daily and weekly deliverables. We are offering both in a central place, thereby making performance management a simple, ongoing habit rather than a forced, periodic process” chief executive Saurabh Nangia told ET.\nMesh also has a Facebook-like social feed that helps employees interact with their co-workers, to recreate a physical office environment. Users can share their work progress as well as like and comment on their co-workers’ progress on the feed.\nNangia said positive feedback is shared publicly on the feed by default while constructive feedback is delivered only to the specific individual.\nOver time, Mesh starts curating the user’s public profile showcasing their top strengths, competencies and contributions based on the progress made on their goals and feedback received from other employees.\nIn the future, Mesh also plans to integrate data from third-party platforms like customer relationship management platforms onto the feed, Nangia said.\n“The goal is to capture real-time data about employees and start giving these insights back to both employees, as well as the leaders and the managers within the company,” he said. The startup counts 1mg, ClearTax,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.716394305229187}
+{"content": "Buying your car is a remarkable achievement. Does the cost of purchasing a new vehicle somewhat seem like a far-fetched dream? Then, it's wise if you considered going second-hand. If you're getting a pre-owned car in Boerne, various payment methods include paying cash, financing, or trade-in. Used car financing could be pretty tricky, especially if it's your first time. Here is a resourceful guide to understanding used car financing. Check Your Credit Score\nThe first step to\nfinancing a pre-owned vehicle is knowing your credit score. Essentially, potential lenders use your credit report and debt-to-income ratio to determine the interest rates. With a high score, you can be sure to get an auto loan at friendly interest rates.\nUnlike mortgages,\nyou can obtain a used car loan despite having poor credit scores. However, bad credit attracts high and costly interest rates. Car experts advise that you check your credit reports at least two months before making your purchase. Conduct In-depth Research\nPerforming extensive research plays a critical role in ensuring you get the most suitable\nused car financing deal. Consider analyzing quotes from various financial institutions, including banks, finance firms, and credit unions. By comparing the different quotes, you're in a better position to negotiate friendly interest rates and financing terms. If possible, you could consult a car financing expert in Boerne to help you decide on the best loan offer. Go for Short-term Offers\nFinancing experts advise that you work with short-term auto loans. Essentially, used car loans come with subsequent monthly payments. Therefore, a longer loan term means that you pay more interest during the monthly payments.\nIt is important for\nKendall County, TX drivers to work with a trusted dealer and take caution to notice all the red flags. Visit us at Always Boerne pre-Owned today for more insights into used car financing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7354020476341248}
+{"content": "Ion Concentration Water Purification Uses contactless, electrically charged membrane to separate contaminants from water Uses contactless, electrically charged membrane to separate contaminants from water\nInnovators at ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) have developed an energy-efficient water purification technology that uses a contactless ion filtration membrane to remove a wide variety of contaminants, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, spores, clay, hair, proteins, nucleic acids, peptides, and lipids. CERL’s design centers on water flowing through an electrically charged membrane that diverts the positively charged contaminants out of the flow, while water without ions passes through. The method can produce 1 gallon of purified water per minute.\nCurrent water purification systems struggle to detect contaminants at high dilution, require substantial energy to operate, and are easily fouled. By contrast, this system’s multiple sensors precisely measure ion concentrations, enabling the system to produce clean water at just 5 Watt-hours per liter. Its contactless, low-maintenance design prevents biofilm from forming on the membrane, increasing its lifespan and reducing costs.\nThis technology is in early-stage development. ERDC seeks partners to develop this technology further.\nBenefits: Flexible:Can be used as a concentrator and a separation tool at the same time Accurate:Features multiple sensors (conductivity, fluorescence, absorbance) that measure the ion concentrations, ensuring precise filtration Durable:Resists biofouling, enabling a longer membrane life with minimal maintenance Low-power:Requires less than 5 Watt-hours per Liter (Wh/L) Robust:Yields water production rates of 50 mL/min scalable to 1 gal/min Applications: Public works (e.g., water filtration/purification, desalinization, wastewater treatment) EPA Agriculture Environmental remediation (e.g., wastewater treatment, groundwater treatment) Military (e.g., expeditionary forces, operations) Patents Resources Coming Soon", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6745474934577942}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground: To describe the ethical issues and experiences of scientists conducting mixed methods health services research and to advance empirical and conceptual discussion on ethical integrity in mixed methods health research. Methods: The study was conducted with 64 scholars, faculty and consultants from the NIH-funded Mixed Methods Research Training Program (MMRTP) for the Health Sciences. This was a cross-sectional study. Survey results were analyzed using descriptive statistics to characterize responses and open coding to summarize strategies about eight ethical mixed methods research issues. Respondents completed an online survey to elicit experiences related to eight ethical issues (informed consent, confidentiality, data management, burden, safety, equitable recruitment, communication, and dissemination) and strategies for addressing them. Results: Only about one-third of respondents thought their research ethics training helped them plan, conduct, or report mixed methods research. The most frequently occurring ethical issues were participant burden, dissemination and equitable recruitment (> 70% endorsement). Despite occurring frequently, < 50% of respondents rated each ethical issue as challenging. The most challenging ethical issues were related to managing participant burden, communication, and dissemination. Strategies reported to address ethical issues were largely not specific or unique to mixed methods with the exception of strategies to mitigate participant burden and, to a lesser degree, to facilitate equitable recruitment and promote dissemination of project results. Conclusions: Mixed methods health researchers reported encountering ethical issues often yet varying levels of difficulty and effectiveness in the strategies used to mitigate ethical issues. This study highlights some of the unique challenges faced by mixed methods researchers to plan for and appropriately respond to arising ethical issues such as managing participant burden and confidentiality across data sources and utilizing effective communication and dissemination strategies particularly when working with a multidisciplinary research team. As one of the first empirical studies to examine mixed methods research ethics, our findings highlight the need for greater attention to ethics in health services mixed methods research and training.\nKeywords Health services research Mixed methods Research ethics ASJC Scopus subject areas Health Policy", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7208446860313416}
+{"content": "Probate Problems Between Siblings – A Guide\nNot all siblings have the smoothest of sailing, which can lead to\nvarious conflicts. These are prevalent among probate cases, especially when there’s money and assets on the line which can particularly fuel greed among many people. It’s best to have a legal representative with expertise in probate litigation to negotiate and mediate over the problems:\nCommon Issues\nSome of the most common probate issues between siblings include challenging will or testament and the differences in the estate awarded between them. In such circumstances, a probate attorney will be required to deal with the conflicts taking place.\nIf A Sibling Does Not Join the Probate Process\nIn some cases, siblings will not wish to take part in the estate. Despite this, you can open an estate after sending out an administration letter to each of your siblings. In case of any objection from any of them, the court will request a hearing. To handle this situation, you’ll need a probate attorney to settle things.\nProtecting Your Inheritance\nBy taking legal action, you can ensure that your inheritance is protected at all times. People often have some nefarious influence over their parents which can lead to their siblings not getting their due rights. These will inevitably lead to legal disputes, with cases like will challenges or removal from the position of the personal representative being common.\nEstate Division\nEstate division is dictated by the decedent’s\nwill, which gives a detailed account of how assets are divisible among their children. Often, they will equally distribute assets but often one child may get more than the other. These usually depend upon their dealings, such as how a particular child cared for the parent. Parents also focus on the financial stability of their children, which could lead to a less fortunate child getting more than the other.\nThere’s also the option of disinheriting a child altogether due to some conflict or dispute.\nMany probate cases don’t go out as smoothly as you might imagine due to their confrontational nature. This is why experts recommend having legal counsel to end up with the most amicable results. At Ledwidge and Associates, our emphasis is on\nprobate law, particularly helping sensitive probate law cases, helping them get their due rights. Reach out to the business today if you seek a probate law or litigation lawyer. RECENT POSTS categories Will Executor executor beneficiaries Will estate planning trusts Probate litigation incapacitation Will Execution Estate administration distribution of assets dispute heirs trustee administrator holographic wills living wills fraud valid will legal dispute wills death Executors & Fiduciaries Probate Will contest Will Contests blog Joint Accounts Divorce Legal separation Family lawyers", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8593354821205139}
+{"content": "Toggle navigationMJASHome(current)Advanced SearchRegisterContact UsLoginManuscript DetailsGenotype-diet effect on comparative semen parameters of chickens fed graded levels of Moringa oleifera seed mealAkintunde, A.O.1*Toye, A.A.2Ademola, A.A.2Chimezie, V.O.2and Ajayi, O.A.11Department of Agriculture & Industrial Technology, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.2Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 2021 24(1): 41-55Click to view the abstractMoringa oleifera seed meal is a novel feed ingredient that has attracted the attention of many researchers as it affects the utilization since it thrives well in almost all ecological zones. However, it is ascertained that there is variation within and across different genotypes of chickens. The study aimed to determine the genotype-diet effect on semen and spermiogramic parameters of chickens fed graded Moringa oleifera seed meal (MOSM). The study evaluated the comparative influence of dietary MOSM on semen and spermiogramic characteristics of Yoruba Ecotype Nigerian Local Chickens (YENLC) and Isa Brown chickens. Data obtained were subjected to correlation and forward-stepwise regression using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software Version 22. The findings of the study showed that the inclusion of MOSM in the diets of the birds of both genotypes affected the spermiogramic and semen parameters of the cocks. There was a significant high positive correlation (p<0.05) between body weight and spermatozoa reserves in the testes of YENLC. The positive relationship between body weight and spermatozoa reserves in the epididymis significantly increased (p<0.05) up to 10% inclusion of MOSM but significantly reduced at 15% inclusion. The relationship between body weight and sperm motility was negative but became positive and significantly low (P<0.05) at 15% inclusion of MOSM. Bodyweight can be significantly predicted (p<0.05) from spermiogramic parameters (R2=82.40%) and spermatozoa reserves in the testes can be significantly predicted (p<0.05) from bodyweight for YENLC but predictions of both body weight and spermiogramic parameters could not be done for Isa Brown cocks since the R2 values were significantly low (p<0.05) hence with very low reliability. However, there were associations between body weight and spermiogramic parameters and Body weights predicted sperm characteristics. These components could, however, be used in the selection for sperm characteristics in YENLC and Isa Brown Cocks.ManuscriptSubmit ManuscriptArchives Year & MonthMJAS Vol.24Issue No:1MJAS Vol.23Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.22Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.21Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.20Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.19Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.18Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.17Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.16Issue No:1Issue No:2MJAS Vol.15Issue No:1MJAS Vol.14Issue No:1Our Partner'sUniversiti Putra MalaysiaMalaysian Agriculture Research and Development InstituteDepartment of Veterinary ServicesIndexation of the JournalMalaysian Citation IndexCabi", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5508977770805359}
+{"content": "Design of Simulation Experiments in broad terms refers to the deliberate process of choosing and sequencing the set of scenarios to simulate in order to gain insight into the modelled input-output relationship underlying the phenomenon under study. Analytical objectives include efficiently identifying the key influential factors from the vast array of inputs (screening); characterising and quantifying the statistically significant joint contribution of these factors and their interactions on modelled operational effectiveness (meta-modelling); determining the ideal values of these factors which are predicted to maximise operational effectiveness (optimisation); or comparing a discrete set of specific configurations of input factors (ranking and selection). Key design considerations include the assignment of pseudorandom number streams; optimality with respect to meta-model choice and potential presence of heteroscedasticity and/or correlation in the data; and robust statistical testing procedures. This session particularly seeks submissions on theoretical considerations or the sharing of experiences from defence and other applications.\nKey topics: Design of experiments, Statistical efficiency, Meta-model", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9324104189872742}
+{"content": "An urbanised floodplain is structured by man-made features such as road dams, embankments, etc., into a series of basins. These basins act as storage cells when flood water enters the floodplain. The timing and extent of flooding is determined by the volume and interconnection of these cells.\nfloodFILL employes a digital elevation model to determine the location, storage volume and interconnection of the storage cells. These storage cell's properties primarily control the temporal and spatial distribution of the water. Starting from the inflow points the model allocates the water entering the floodplain into the storage cells identified.\nAdvantages: Inflows from e.g. Outflows into e.g.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9795812964439392}
+{"content": "Clinical findings and radiographs may be disleading or indefinite in patients with insufficiency fractures. Herein, we present a patient with low back pain increasing with activity and morning stiffness, which initially were thought to be due to a spondyloarthropathy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed insufficiency fractures in the sacrum and iliac wings bilaterally. Finally, laboratory and imaging findings depicted a parathyroid adenoma causing hyperparathyroidism and the adenoma was removed surgically.\nKeywords: stress fractures, parathyroid adenoma", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6751995086669922}
+{"content": "Raising children is a lot like making pancakes. That first pancake is subjected to your overly lumpy batter and too hot stove. By the third pancake you are relaxed and flipping your breakfast with confidence and ease. This is also true in parenting.\nI have three children, the youngest of which recently turned four. I look at my oldest son and realize all of the ways I wish I would have parented him differently during those early years. In hindsight I can see the stress I placed on myself and my family as I strived to be what I thought was the perfect parent. How all of the pressure I put on myself and my firstborn were unnecessary and hindered the carefree days I had longed to create.\nWhenever I find myself calmly letting life go with my youngest, I am reminded of the agitated state I lived in the first time around. I look at my son and wish I could say these things:\nI’m sorry I didn’t understand the importance of a messy face and mismatched socks.\nI’m sorry I cared too much about the little things.\nI’m sorry I wished you would grow up faster.\nI’m sorry I was so afraid.\nI’m sorry I let my fear of judgment determine how we lived our life.\nI’m sorry I couldn’t let go.\nI’m sorry I lost sight of what was really important.\nI’m sorry I didn’t see the value in a mess.\nI’m sorry I took your tantrums personally.\nI’m sorry I let my expectations get in the way.\nI’m sorry I didn’t see the value in the everyday.\nI’m sorry I didn’t follow my instincts.\nI’m sorry it took so long to fully let you in.\nI’m sorry I didn’t see the world through your eyes.\nI’m sorry I didn’t give you enough room to make mistakes.\nI’m sorry I was in such a rush.\nI’m sorry I didn’t realize how quickly it would all flash by.\nMy firstborn came through my parental growing pains an amazing boy. He is intelligent, funny, caring, and wise. I am not sure I came away as untouched by my early choices. The learning curve has been steep, but I’m thankful for the journey and the lessons gathered along the way.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6484102010726929}
+{"content": "Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia has unveiled a special end-financing scheme aimed at making homeownership possible, especially for first time buyers, reported New Straits Times.\nDubbed Skim Pembiayaan Fleksibel (SPEF), the scheme offers eligible buyers with a significant reduction in their monthly home loan instalments.\nIt was established in collaboration with the Employees Provident Fund, Bank Negara Malaysia and four local banks – AmBank, RHB, CIMB and Maybank.\nExclusive for PR1MA homebuyers, the new scheme increases the chances of homebuyers to secure a loan while providing access to higher loan amount compared to what they would be eligible for using conventional loans.\nSPEF’s cornerstone is the step-up only or step-up with EPF Account 2 withdrawal options, in which only interest is paid during the first five years. The principal amount is paid from year six, until the loan is fully settled.\nCombining the step-up option with withdrawals from EPF Account 2 means a bigger loan amount for homebuyers.\n“The middle-income segment will now have the opportunity to own a home, a reality that may not have been an option without this programme,” said Datuk Abdul Mutalib Alias, chief executive officer of PR1MA.\n“PR1MA has never been about just building homes – it was established with community building in mind too,” he added.\nImage sourced from PR1MA\nRadin Ghazali, Content Writer at PropertyGuru, edited this story. To contact her about this or other stories email radin@propertyguru.com.my", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5716572999954224}
+{"content": "Cafcass August figures show open cases increasing despite a slow in new cases The latest Cafcass figures for August indicate a decrease in new cases, both year-to-date and compared with July’s demand, but the number of open outstanding cases remains high.\nThe number of new Cafcass cases recorded in August reveal that demand has decreased by 11.2% since July and 9.6% since last August. This equates to an average daily demand of 221 cases in August 2021 compared to 257 cases received per day during August 2020.\nYear-to-date figures since April 2021 reveal a decrease of 1.1% in total case demand compared to the same period last year. This is led by a significant reduction in new public law cases of 8.5%, although a small increase in new private law cases of 2.1% has been recorded. There has also been a decrease of 13.1% in section 31 (care) cases, in public law cases, compared with the same year-to-date period in 2020.\nCompared to August last year figures have also decreased with new private law cases having decreased by 8% and public law cases by 13.7%. Cafcass recorded 1,259 public law cases featuring children in August, and of these, 67.1% were cases where section 31 (care) was the lead application, a decrease of 18.1% compared to August 2020, and 32.9% where section 31 (care) was not the lead application, which is 2.2% fewer than in August 2020.\nThe number of outstanding children’s cases in August remains high however with 43,597 cases currently recorded as open. This represents an increase of 10.4% when compared to August 2020, and an increase of 25.6% compared with the start of the pandemic in March 2020. It is thought that the number of open cases continues to remain exceptionally high due to increasing caseloads compounded by a generally high new case demand and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9502077698707581}
+{"content": "Request for Proposal: Informal Waste Sector Covid-19 Relief Grant\nThe informal sector plays a key role in preventing plastic pollution but has largely gone unrecognized and is often subject to low pay and unsafe working conditions. Working conditions of the informal sector have unfortunately been further compromised by the COVID-19 pandemic\n. The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations and associations that aim to alleviate the negative impact of the COVID pandemic on these vital workers, including waste pickers and waste operators. In particular, we are looking to award these grants to non-profit organizations supporting the informal sector where GPAP has a presence, or is actively pursuing a partnership with the government or local partners.\nFor more details, please find attached the Request for Proposals (RFP) document which will provide you with more specifics on the services needed, as well as process and timeline for submission of proposals. Please note the\ndeadline for submitting proposals is 1 October 2021. Kindly submit the 2-page proposal with all relevant documentation outlined in the Proposal Submission Checklist to Ruth McLachlin (ruth.mclachlin@weforum.org) by this date.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9293592572212219}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis piece uses the idea of antiracism to highlight parallels between school desegregation cases and cases concerning errors in the criminal justice system. There remain stark, pervasive disparities in both school composition and the criminal justice system. Yet even though judicial remedies are an integral part of rooting out systemic inequality and the vestiges of discrimination, courts have been reticent to use the tools at their disposal to adopt proactive remedial approaches to address these disparities. This piece uses two examples from Judge Roger Gregory’s jurisprudence to illustrate how an antiracist approach to judicial remedies might work.\nRecommended CitationLeah M. Litman, Antiracist Remedial Approaches in Judge Gregory’s Jurisprudence, 78 Wash. & Lee L. Rev. 1051 (2021), https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/wlulr/vol78/iss3/5", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7388819456100464}
+{"content": "Linear scaling density functional theory approaches to electronic structure are often based on the tendency of electrons to localize even in large atomic and molecular systems. However, in many cases of actual interest, for example in semiconductor nanocrystals, system sizes can reach very large extension before significant electron localization sets in and the scaling of the numerical methods may deviate strongly from linear. Here, we address this class of systems, by developing a massively parallel density functional theory (DFT) approach which doesn't rely on electron localizationa and is formally quadratic scaling, yet enables highly efficient linear wall-time complexity in the weak scalability regime. The approach extends from the stochastic DFT method described in Fabian et. al. WIRES: Comp. Mol. Science, e1412 2019 but is fully deterministic. It uses standard quantum chemical atom-centered Gaussian basis sets for representing the electronic wave functions combined with Cartesian real space grids for some of the operators and for enabling a fast solver for the Poisson equation. Our main conclusion is, that when a processor-abundant high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure is available, this type of approach has the potential to allow the study of large systems in regimes where quantum confinement or electron delocalization prevents linear-scaling.\nWe introduce a tempering approach with stochastic density functional theory (sDFT), labeled t-sDFT, which reduces the statistical errors in the estimates of observable expectation values. This is achieved by rewriting the electronic density as a sum of a \"warm\" component complemented by \"colder\" correction(s). Since the \"warm\" component is larger in magnitude but faster to evaluate, we use many more stochastic orbitals for its evaluation than for the smaller-sized colder correction(s). This results in a significant reduction of the statistical fluctuations and the bias compared to sDFT for the same computational effort. We the method's performance on large hydrogen-passivated silicon nanocrystals (NCs), finding a reduction in the systematic error in the energy by more than an order of magnitude, while the systematic errors in the forces are also quenched. Similarly, the statistical fluctuations are reduced by factors of around 4-5 for the total energy and around 1.5-2 for the forces on the atoms. Since the embedding in t-sDFT is fully stochastic, it is possible to combine t-sDFT with other variants of sDFT such as energy-window sDFT and embedded-fragmented sDFT.\nWe develop a formalism for calculating forces on the nuclei within the linear-scaling stochastic density functional theory (sDFT) in a nonorthogonal atom-centered basis-set representation (Fabian et al. WIREs Comput Mol Sci. 2019;e1412. https://doi.org/10.1002/wcms.1412) and apply it to Tryptophan Zipper 2 (Trp-zip2) peptide solvated in water. We use an embedded-fragment approach to reduce the statistical errors (fluctuation and systematic bias), where the entire peptide is the main fragment and the remaining 425 water molecules are grouped into small fragments. We analyze the magnitude of the statistical errors in the forces and find that the systematic bias is of the order of \\$0.065\\textbackslash,eV/\\textbackslashr\\A\\\\$ (\\$\\textbackslashsim1.2\\textbackslashtimes10ˆ\\-3\\E\\_\\h\\/a\\_\\0\\\\$) when 120 stochastic orbitals are used, independently of systems size. This magnitude of bias is sufficiently small to ensure that the bond lengths estimated by stochastic DFT (within a Langevin molecular dynamics simulation) will deviate by less than 1% from those predicted by a deterministic calculation.\nStochastic density functional theory (sDFT) is becoming a valuable tool for studying ground-state properties of extended materials. The computational complexity of describing the Kohn–Sham orbitals is replaced by introducing a set of random (stochastic) orbitals leading to linear and often sub-linear scaling of certain ground-state observables at the account of introducing a statistical error. Schemes to reduce the noise are essential, for example, for determining the structure using the forces obtained from sDFT. Recently, we have introduced two embedding schemes to mitigate the statistical fluctuations in the electron density and resultant forces on the nuclei. Both techniques were based on fragmenting the system either in real space or slicing the occupied space into energy windows, allowing for a significant reduction in the statistical fluctuations. For chemical accuracy, further reduction of the noise is required, which could√be achieved by increasing the number of stochastic orbitals. However, the convergence is relatively slow as the statistical error scales as 1/ Nχ according to the central limit theorem, where Nχ is the number of random orbitals. In this paper, we combined the embedding schemes mentioned above and introduced a new approach that builds on overlapped fragments and energy windows. The new approach significantly lowers the noise for ground-state properties, such as the electron density, total energy, and forces on the nuclei, as demonstrated for a G-center in bulk silicon.\nWe develop a range-separated stochastic resolution of identity (RS-SRI) approach for the four-index electron repulsion integrals, where the larger terms (above a predefined threshold) are treated using a deterministic RI and the remaining terms are treated using a SRI. The approach is implemented within a second-order Green’s function formalism with an improved O(N3) scaling with the size of the basis set, N. Moreover, the RS approach greatly reduces the statistical error compared to the full stochastic version [T. Y. Takeshita et al., J. Chem. Phys. 151, 044114 (2019)], resulting in computational speedups of ground and excited state energies of nearly two orders of magnitude, as demonstrated for hydrogen dimer chains and water clusters.\nEfficient Boltzmann-sampling using first-principles methods is challenging for extended systems due to the steep scaling of electronic structure methods with the system size. Stochastic approaches provide a gentler system-size dependency at the cost of introducing \"noisy\" forces, which serve to limit the efficiency of the sampling. In the first-order Langevin dynamics (FOLD), efficient sampling is achievable by combining a well-chosen preconditioning matrix S with a time-step-bias-mitigating propagator (Mazzola et al., Phys. Rev. Lett., 118, 015703 (2017)). However, when forces are noisy, S is set equal to the force-covariance matrix, a procedure which severely limits the efficiency and the stability of the sampling. Here, we develop a new, general, optimal, and stable sampling approach for FOLD under noisy forces. We apply it for silicon nanocrystals treated with stochastic density functional theory and show efficiency improvements by an order-of-magnitude.\nWe develop a stochastic resolution of identity approach to the real-time second-order Green’s function (real-time sRI-GF2) theory, extending our recent work for imaginary-time Matsubara Green’s function [Takeshita et al. J. Chem. Phys. 2019, 151, 044114]. The approach provides a framework to obtain the quasi-particle spectra across a wide range of frequencies and predicts ionization potentials and electron affinities. To assess the accuracy of the real-time sRI-GF2, we study a series of molecules and compare our results to experiments as well as to a many-body perturbation approach based on the GW approximation, where we find that the real-time sRI-GF2 is as accurate as self-consistent GW. The stochastic formulation reduces the formal computatinal scaling from O(Ne5) down to O(Ne3) where Ne is the number of electrons. This is illustrated for a chain of hydrogen dimers, where we observe a slightly lower than cubic scaling for systems containing up to Ne ≈ 1000 electrons.\nAbstract The Kubo-Greenwood (KG) formula is often used in conjunction with Kohn-Sham (KS) density functional theory (DFT) to compute the optical conductivity, particularly for warm dense mater. For applying the KG formula, all KS eigenstates and eigenvalues up to an energy cutoff are required and thus the approach becomes expensive, especially for high temperatures and large systems, scaling cubically with both system size and temperature. Here, we develop an approach to calculate the KS conductivity within the stochastic DFT (sDFT) framework, which requires knowledge only of the KS Hamiltonian but not its eigenstates and values. We show that the computational effort associated with the method scales linearly with system size and reduces in proportion to the temperature unlike the cubic increase with traditional deterministic approaches. In addition, we find that the method allows an accurate description of the entire spectrum, including the high-frequency range, unlike the deterministic method which is compelled to introduce a high-frequency cut-off due to memory and computational time constraints. We apply the method to helium-hydrogen mixtures in the warm dense matter regime at temperatures of \\textbackslashsim60\\textbackslashtext\\kK\\ and find that the system displays two conductivity phases, where a transition from non-metal to metal occurs when hydrogen atoms constitute \\textbackslashsim0.3 of the total atoms in the system.\nLinear-scaling implementations of density functional theory (DFT) reach their intended efficiency regime only when applied to systems having a physical size larger than the range of their Kohn–Sham density matrix (DM). This causes a problem since many types of large systems of interest have a rather broad DM range and are therefore not amenable to analysis using DFT methods. For this reason, the recently proposed stochastic DFT (sDFT), avoiding exhaustive DM evaluations, is emerging as an attractive alternative linear-scaling approach. This review develops a general formulation of sDFT in terms of a (non)orthogonal basis representation and offers an analysis of the statistical errors (SEs) involved in the calculation. Using a new Gaussian-type basis-set implementation of sDFT, applied to water clusters and silicon nanocrystals, it demonstrates and explains how the standard deviation and the bias depend on the sampling rate and the system size in various types of calculations. We also develop a basis-set embedded-fragments theory, demonstrating its utility for reducing the SEs for energy, density of states and nuclear force calculations. Finally, we discuss the algorithmic complexity of sDFT, showing it has CPU wall-time linear-scaling. The method parallelizes well over distributed processors with good scalability and therefore may find use in the upcoming exascale computing architectures. This article is categorized under: Electronic Structure Theory \\textgreater Ab Initio Electronic Structure Methods Structure and Mechanism \\textgreater Computational Materials Science Electronic Structure Theory \\textgreater Density Functional Theory\nThe stochastic density functional theory (DFT) [R. Baer et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 111, 106402 (2013)] is a valuable linear-scaling approach to Kohn-Sham DFT that does not rely on the sparsity of the density matrix. Linear (and often sub-linear) scaling is achieved by introducing a controlled statistical error in the density, energy, and forces. The statistical error (noise) is proportional to the inverse square root of the number of stochastic orbitals and thus decreases slowly; however, by dividing the system into fragments that are embedded stochastically, the statistical error can be reduced significantly. This has been shown to provide remarkable results for non-covalently-bonded systems; however, the application to covalently bonded systems had limited success, particularly for delocalized electrons. Here, we show that the statistical error in the density correlates with both the density and the density matrix of the system and propose a new fragmentation scheme that elegantly interpolates between overlapped fragments. We assess the performance of the approach for bulk silicon of varying supercell sizes (up to Ne = 16 384 electrons) and show that overlapped fragments reduce significantly the statistical noise even for systems with a delocalized density matrix.\nAbsorption cross-section spectra for gold nanoparticles were calculated using fully quantum Stochastic Density Functional Theory and a classical Finite-Difference Time Domain Maxwell solver. Spectral shifts were monitored as a function of size (1.3–) and shape (octahedron, cubeoctahedron and truncated cube). Even though the classical approach is forced to fit the quantum time-dependent density functional theory at , at smaller sizes there is a significant deviation as the classical theory is unable to account for peak splitting and spectral blueshifts even after quantum spectral corrections. We attribute the failure of classical methods at predicting these features to quantum effects and low density of states in small nanoparticles. Classically, plasmon resonances are modelled as collective conduction electron excitations, but at small nanoparticle size these excitations transition to few or even individual conductive electron excitations, as indicated by our results.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7945175170898438}
+{"content": "Kaupapa Māori Trauma-Informed Care Centre\nOur Mātanga Oranga Trauma Specialist provides Māori-informed and Māori-based specialised counselling and care for West Auckland whānau who are struggling with intergenerational abuse and trauma, and extreme histories of whānau and gang violence.\nBased on sound Kaupapa Māori principles, Mātanga Oranga supports whānau who may otherwise struggle to engage with service supports specific to their trauma histories.\nPersonalised and Holistic Whānau Care\nOur Mātanga Oranga Trauma specialist brings extensive experience in delivering programmes leading to long-term transformation for whānau who are referred to us, particularly Māori.\nA key feature of our Trauma-Informed Care and development is our commitment to whakawhānaungatanga, connecting to the wairua or spirit of each individual’s unique story. This enables us to connect, listen and tailor the support to the specific needs of each whānau who seeks support from us.\nEngagement with wairuatanga or spirituality is a vital part of the connecting and healing which is also designed for healing of wairua (spirit) and creating opportunities for self-expression through cultural identity, working in groups and being creative such as using the environment, waiata (song), karakia and other tikanga Māori methods.\nThe rising need for support of this kind means our Mātanga Oranga Trauma-Informed Care service is growing in demand.\nAt its heart is the desire for personal wellness within our whānau. Other practical results include rewards that have a positive influence on this and future generations. These include:\nReceiving children back from Oranga Tamariki. Personal self-understanding and awareness. An increased capacity to make better choices for themselves and their whānau. The breaking of cycles of intergenerational trauma, poverty, addictions, and isolation. A reconnecting with the education system and ability to focus on self-determined futures. Recognition from other key government agencies and service providers as they request for our support for their whānau.\nOur trauma specialists are highly qualified, trained, and experienced in supporting those with backgrounds of abuse and trauma and guiding them along the pathway to wholeness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9940983653068542}
+{"content": "Cardano and ERGO NFT trade volume is still within its infancy, yet at peak we have seen volumes circa of 1,200,000ADA in a single day on platforms. Not including P2P transactions or other trading methods.The marketplace platforms are also in their infancy. Learning from the new demands and expectations, finding what works and what doesn’t work. Making mistakes and making advances.\nDuring this early period, we have performed market research to gain a clear understanding of what is required to serve the community that drives it. But that research has only shown the current environment demands. We needed to take an outside-in perspective to creatively design our systems to provide future-proof value to our current community, and our future community. A moment to step back and discuss what NonFungible Tokens (NFTs) mean for the world in the coming years. The future of NFTs has many real-world utilities, breaking down walls, decentralising markets, and redefining how we trade ownership. We need a platform not only for the current NFT exchange requirements, but for the future exchange of non-fungible data and value. We aim to be that platform.\nThe success of Cardano & ERGO has been hugely due to the research-based, best practice approach, but the IOHK team has also focused on solving real world problems with their technology. We have taken the same approach, designing our infrastructure to support explosive growth with elastic (serverless) nodes, structuring datasets in a flexible method to support future assets, integrating our technology with market leading blockchains and aiming to decentralise our development governance to the community – All while focusing on transparency with information, value and opensource code. This will allow us to evolve the platform to become the future exchange of data within nonfungible tokens. Allowing smart contract agreements to handle the secure, decentralised trade of digital and real-world assets, putting the focus back onto trade, removing unneeded middlemen, reducing fees, time and increasing security.\nFirst, we will be focusing on a future proof infrastructure, database design and API with a user friendly & fast frontend, matched with community required features for our minimum viable product.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5355408787727356}
+{"content": "There are many elements of your life that change when going through an event like divorce. It's essential to update your estate plans to reflect your current wishes for your assets. Your spouse can obtain legal rights over you and your estate in the event of your death or incapacitation before the divorce's finalization.\nYou may also need to address other things, like your current spouse appointed as your health care proxy, property acquired together, or a joint trust for your property. It’s essential for your wishes to be heard to prevent uncertainties and confusion later on.\nA healthcare proxy allows you to name a person as your agent for future healthcare decisions. Your agent will make these decisions for you, including decisions about pain management, treatment plans, or even euthanasia if you can no longer make decisions on your own.\nMany people name their spouse as their proxy agent. A divorce most likely changes your decision to name this person for this position as it involves personal decisions regarding your health in the future.\nNaming someone as your power of attorney gives them access to all your accounts and assets. In most states, when you name your spouse as your power of attorney, it revokes when either of you files for divorce. The designated successor takes your spouse's place as your agent instead of annulling the whole document. Your spouse does have access to the estate and can act on it until the divorce's legal filing, so it's up to you to replace this role when you want that ability cut off.\nThe rules and regulations regarding estate planning vary from state to state. Some states bar you from changing your beneficiary in life insurances, retirement accounts, or even pensions until the divorce is final. It's vital to understand your particular state's regulations to determine which documents in the estate plan are modifiable during a divorce.\nThe rules regarding the validity of your will after divorce depend on your state. Some states revoke the whole document, while some states interpret it as if your ex predeceases you.\nA divorce requires a few changes to your will, the extent of which also depends on your state. For instance, a few states allow the will to stand as is containing conditions with your ex-spouse you may want to be changed.\nUpdating a will can be emotionally taxing, especially during or immediately after a divorce. Setting up a new will as early on as possible can allow you to resolve any uncertainties within your end-of-life plans, if your state allows it.\nThe decision to leave assets to your spouse is not entirely up to you. Even though you can disinherit them from the estate plan, your spouse can still contest the will in some scenarios. Depending on how long you were together, your ex may have a legal right to some of your pension.\nDisinheriting your previous partner forces contention of the will in court, so it's better to review their legal rights before deciding what to leave your spouse.\nPrenuptial and postnuptial agreements state how a couple divides their assets if their marriage dissolves. It also allows you to predetermine alimony amount or even eliminate it when either of the partners agrees.\nIt's necessary to review these documents before making any decisions regarding the splitting of your assets. Any updates or additions to your estate plan should be consistent with the prenup (or postnup) agreements already in effect.\nA trust lets you pass on your estate to your beneficiaries which is especially helpful if you have minor children.\nRevocable trusts allow you to revoke or amend them as long as the terms mentioned are satisfied. You can change your trustee so that your spouse cannot control your assets if your state permits the amendment of the revocable trust. You can't alter it without consulting your spouse if you created the trust together.\nIt's advisable to review and update your will over an estate periodically following the changes happening in your life. It's essential to ensure you make decisions keeping in mind the best interests of your children and family when estate planning through a divorce. You may also have to revisit these documents after the finalization of the divorce.\nComplete Wills can ensure you and your estate's protection and provide you guided forms for your plans. All of our documents are legally binding, state-specific, and created by our experienced team of attorneys. Keep your estate up to date and protected from anything life throws your way.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7389458417892456}
+{"content": "Ethical consideration is important in nursing research and ensures that participants are protected from harm during the research. Ethical components also ensure that participants willingly participate in the research and understand the benefits or effects that the study could have on their wellbeing. These factors align with the need to obtain informed consent from research participants before beginning the research.\nIn the studies conducted by Nazi doctors during the holocaust, some of the ethical components that were missing included informed consent, need to inform the participants about the risks of the research, autonomy, and the need to terminate the research if subjects were injured or in cases where there was the likelihood of disabilities or deaths. The participants included in the studies had been obtained from the concentration camps and were forced to participate in the research (Reis, Wald, & Weindling, 2019; Ghooi, 2013). The issues seen in these studies led to the formation of the Nuremberg Code, which was meant to protect future research participants.\nIn the video, some of the ethical codes missing include improper care of patients, exposure of the patients to unhealthy living conditions, and lack of proper programs for the mentally retarded patients. The living conditions and lack of autonomy seen in the mentally ill children who were being cared for at the Willowbrook facility resembles the negligence that the people held in the Nazi concentration camps faced (JDS:92 6ix.1.6ix, 2017). Ethical principles such as autonomy and informed consent are necessary because they ensure that participants are aware of the objectives of the research and the procedures that might be performed on them during the studies, uphold dignity, and ensure participants are respected (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1979). They also ensure that participants understand possible risks and benefits of the research on their health and their rights.\nEthical components ensure that participants in a research are treated fairly. These components also uphold participant’s dignity and eliminate the risks of deaths, complications, or disabilities during the research. The treatment of participants by the Nazi doctors during the holocaust and the exposure of the mentally ill children to unhealthy living conditions at Willowbrook went against these principles.\nReferences\nDepartment of Health, Education, and Welfare. (1979, April 18). The Belmont Report.\nU.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/belmont-report/read-the-belmont-report/index.html\nGhooi, R. B. (2013). The Nuremberg Code–A critique.\nPerspectives in Clinical Research, 2(2), 72-76. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51469894_The_Nuremberg_Code-A_critique.\nJDS:92 6ix.1.6ix. (2017, March 19). Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace 1972.\nYouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPvQpWEdxoY&feature=youtu.be\nReis, S. P., Wald, H. S., & Weindling, P. (2019). The Holocaust, medicine and becoming a physician: the crucial role of education.\nIsrael Journal of Health Policy Research, 8(55). Retrieved from https://ijhpr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13584-019-0327-3.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6214553117752075}
+{"content": "brat\n2L-150-11/brat 2L-192-9 larvae show an increase in total bouton number and in number of satellite boutons at the neuromuscular junction compared to wild type.\nThe mean EJP amplitude and mEJP frequency is not significantly different from wild type at the neuromuscular junction of brat\n2L-150-11/brat 2L-192-9 larvae. However, mean mEJP amplitude is increased compared to wild type.\nThe neuromuscular junctions of brat\n2L-150-11/brat 2L-192-9 larvae show reduced uptake of FM1-43 dye compared to wild type, indicating a defect in endocytosis.\nStage 15 maternal/zygotic brat\n2L-150-11 mutant embryos show loss of RP2 neurons. This phenotype is not seen in zygotic brat 2L-150-11 embryos.\nBeginning in the mid-third larval instar, the proliferation of central brain neuroblasts increases in the posterior half of the brain. By the late-third instar, these neuroblasts have essentially overgrown the entire brain and this excessive proliferation is at the expense of ganglion mother cells and neurons.\nbrat\n2L-150-11 neuroblast clones are more variable in size than wild-type clones; instead of containing one large and many small cells, brat 2L-150-11 clones have more large cells.\nIn brat\n2L-150-11 mutant brains, all cells have an enlarged nucleolus, while this only applies to neuroblasts in wild-type brains.\nEmbryos derived from females carrying homozygous germ line clones have posterior defects.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6347751617431641}
+{"content": "On October 19, GETSEA will be hosting our second Community Book Read with Christian Lentz, winner of the 2021 Benda Prize.\nLentz’s work focuses broadly on Southeast Asia’s politics, society and environment by focusing on nationalism, state formation and agrarian political economy. He has been a professor in the Department of Geography at UNC-Chapel Hill since 2011 and served as interim director of the Carolina Asia Center in Spring 2020.\nIn the book\nContested Territory: Ðien Biên Phu and the Making of Northwest Vietnam, Lentz explores the 1954 battle of Ðien Biên Phu, where French colonial forces were defeated by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV). This marked the end of the French empire in modern Vietnam, as well as Cambodia and Laos. Lentz expands his analysis of the battle to include the encompassing Black River region and a longer time frame, from 1945 to 1960, thus contextualizing a significant moment in world history. He also offers a novel conceptualization of territory as a contested process, political technology, and contingent outcome of grounded struggles.\nStudents and faculty at GETSEA institutions are encouraged to read the book (with copies available through their institutional libraries), and to join us on Zoom for a lively discussion with Christian Lentz.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8435823917388916}
+{"content": "The natural replacement of damaged cells by stem cells occurs actively and often in adult tissues, especially rapidly dividing cells such as blood cells. An exciting case in Boston, however, posits a kind of natural stem cell therapy provided to a mother by her fetus—long after the fetus is born. Because there is a profound lack of medical intervention, this therapy seems natural enough and is unlikely to be morally suspect. Nevertheless, we feel morally uncertain when we consider giving this ty…Read more", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5250927209854126}
+{"content": "Conquer your most complex electrical submersible pumping (ESP) challenges with ESP system solutions from Baker Hughes.\nIncreasingly, ESP systems are required to operate in more challenging and constantly changing downhole environments. In many cases, the challenges can't be overcome by a single ESP product. Instead, a sophisticated and comprehensive system solution is required.\nProven solutions to achieve your production goals\nOur ESP system solutions, supported by unmatched research and development capacity and application experience amassed in projects around the globe, ensure optimized performance in any application.\nWork with us to reliably address your greatest ESP challenges, including\nUltra-high temperature wells Short radius and tortuous trajectory wellbores Multiphase flow and gas slugging Tight casing tolerances\nThe result—superior ESP system performance and maximized production flow rates for the long term.\nContact us to learn how ESP system solutions from Baker Hughes can optimize the uptime and operability of your ESP systems in any well environment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6573889255523682}
+{"content": "PLANSPONSOR - August/September 2021 - 13 Encourage or Caution-Which Works Best?\nIN A STUDY, the Defined Contribution\nInstitutional Investment Association\n(DCIIA) Retirement Research Center\ncontends that, compared with traditional\nmetrics of defined contribution (DC)\nplan success, \" a better measure ... is how\neffective the plan is at driving participants\nto become more engaged with it or,\nbetter still, to act on behalf of their own\nretirement. \"\nThe researchers set out to determine\nhow plans-and plan sponsors-can\nimprove engagement and action, by seeing\nhow employees responded to a message of\nencouragement or fear. Survey respondents\nanswered seven questions, each\npertaining to taking a particular action\nstep with their plan's sponsor or recordkeeper\nto help build their retirement\nTIDBITS\nEvaluating PEPs\nWhat should current plan sponsors do when a pooled employer plan (PEP) is\npitched to them as an alternative to what they offer? PLANSPONSOR asked Rich\nRausser, senior vice president, client services, at Pentegra.\nSee if the PEP has\nsome scale. There's\nan audit exemption\nfor PEPs that have no\nmore than 1,000\nparticipants and\nparticipating\nemployers with\nno more than 100\nparticipants. \" My\nthinking is that PEPs\nsmaller than that\naudit threshold\nwon't have the scale\nthey need to operate\ncost efficiently. \"\nEvaluate the design\noptions. Some\nPEPs significantly\nlimit these to keep\nthings simple and\ncost effective.\nOther PEPs offer\nmore. This goes to\nthe cost of providing\nservices. In general,\nutilizing a PEP\nprovider with design\nflexibility will be\nmore expensive for\nboth the employer\nand the employee.\nDoes the pooled\nplan provider (PPP)\nhave experience?\nAround 100 PEPs\nhave been established\nto date, and\nmany PPPs are new\nto the fiduciary side\nof the business.\n\" Providers may have\nthe knowledge of\nadministering plans,\nbut many lack experience\nin effectively\ndischarging fiduciary\nduties. \"\nsavings. Then they received either an\nencouraging message citing their progress\ntoward funding their retirement or a\ncautionary message warning of a savings\nshortfall-that they had met 71% of their\ngoal or would miss it by 29%, respectively.\nRespondents then answered the\nsame questions again. Those who had\nnot already indicated they would engage\non any of the seven steps could \" upgrade \"\ntheir engagement intentions.\nOther studies and anecdotal evidence\nsuggest that communications creating\ntoo much fear can have a negative effect.\nMessages in which retirement calculators\nestimate daunting shortfalls to one's\nsavings goal can discourage the recipient\nfrom doing anything, as the goal seems\nunattainable.\nIn the DCIIA study, 23.8% of participants\nwho were cautioned vs. 9.8% who\nwere encouraged said they would think\nabout the percentage of pay they contribute\nto their retirement account \" much more\noften. \" Thirteen percent who were\ncautioned, vs. 11% who were encouraged,\nindicated they would speak with a financial\nprofessional \" much more often. \" Nearly\none-quarter (24.1%) of the cautioned\nparticipants said they would review their\nplan's investment options to determine\nwhether making changes would make\nsense, vs. 16.2% of the encouraged group.\nThe researchers concluded that giving\nguidance on retirement readiness appears\nto improve engagement, and applying a\ncertain amount of fear seems to work best\nto engage the unengaged. -Rebecca Moore\nInclude PEPs\nwhen performing\nregular requests\nfor proposals\nand requests for\ninformation, or\nwhen otherwise\nbenchmarking\nservice providers.\n\" When evaluating\na PEP, look and\nlearn, but only\nleap into it if it's the\nbest solution for the\nparticipants and\nyou, the sponsor. \"\nPLANSPONSOR.COM August - September 2021 13\nhttp://www.PLANSPONSOR.COM PLANSPONSOR - August/September 2021 Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of PLANSPONSOR - August/September 2021To Ensure All Are Well2021 PLANSPONSOR National ConferenceEquipped for Anything? 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+{"content": "You should evaluate your language model on marginal likelihood over tokenisations Abstract\nNeural language models typically tokenise input text into sub-word units toachieve an open vocabulary. The standard approach is to use a single canonical tokenisation at both train and test time. We suggest that this approach is unsatisfactory and may bottleneck our evaluation of language model performance. Using only the one-best tokenisation ignores tokeniser uncertainty over alternative tokenisations, which may hurt model out-of-domain performance.\nIn this paper, we argue that instead, language models should be evaluated on their marginal likelihood over tokenisations. We compare different estimators for the marginal likelihood based on sampling, and show that it is feasible to estimate the marginal likelihood with a manageable number of samples. We then evaluate a pretrained language model on both the one-best-tokenisation and marginal perplexities, and show that the marginal perplexity can be significantly better than the one best, especially on out-of-domain data. We link this difference in perplexity to the tokeniser uncertainty as measured by tokeniser entropy. We discuss some implications of our results for language model training and evaluation, particularly with regard to tokenisation robustness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7096346616744995}
+{"content": "By Joshua Chizoma\nProselytism is not an exclusively Christian thing. Most religions of the world actively seek to convert ‘unbelievers’ to their fold. However, there is a reason Christians come to mind whenever the discussion on conversion and proselytism comes up, at least in Nigeria. The biblical injunction in Mark 16: 15 enjoins Christians to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”. Thus, it is not uncommon to find Christians engaged in various forms of evangelism, ranging from big open-air crusades featuring mega gospel artistes, to bus and street evangelism.\nA young man, Tobi Oreoluwa, is taking the “all the world” portion of the Mark 16: 15 injunction quite literally. With a group of three friends, Tobi translates biblical scriptures into pidgin, incorporating popular slang and phrases used mostly by young people in Nigeria. His campaign is known as\n. Launched in February 2021 on Twitter and Instagram, the brand has achieved fame in viral dimensions; the quotes that come with a yellow and black background have become easily recognizable, and these quotes resonate with young people. Street Church\nStreet Church specifically targets young people, a huge chunk of whom appear to be disillusioned by the church. Religious dogma and theology are no longer fashionable, with Generation Z eager to point out the flaws in conventional standards and teachings held sacred in the past. For some, the questions remain questions, but for many, the lack of answers has driven them out of the church and “into the world”, as older believers nonetheless believe.\nThus, Oreoluwa’s creation is both innovative and strategic. Street Church is not providing answers, or even claiming to. It just serves as a vehicle, bringing the scriptures directly to young Christians on their own turf –\n“, a phrase that garnered popularity during the 2020 #EndSARS protests mainly engineered by young people. The translation is witty, straight to the point, and “cool”: everything a young person will have no qualms connecting and associating with. “werey dey disguise\nTo be fair, even though young people are complaining about the messages and methods of (orthodox) churches, some clerics are actually listening, and like Street Church, are invested in the quest to ‘glamourize’ the gospel, influence culture, and attract young people. For instance, Pastor Sam Adeyemi of the\nDaystar Christian Centr e was one of the few clerics that used his platform to support the #EndSARS protest. A jovial and fun-loving person, Adeyemi has continuously created a persona that transcends the idea of a regular clergyman, and he remains deliberate about making young people feel seen and heard.\nIn a similar fashion, Pastor Godman Akinlabi’s Elevation Church is well-regarded for its pro-youth stance. In the aftermath of the ban on Twitter by President Muhammadu Buhari, Akinlabi signed a\nstatement urging the government to reconsider its position, taking cognizance of what Twitter means to Nigerian youths. This is unsurprising as The Lifepointe Church, the youth expression of the Elevation Church, is specifically designed to cater to young people who are trying to embrace faith. Tucked away at Remi Olowude Street in the Lekki area of Lagos, worship at The Lifepointe Church is conducted in a dimly-lit room; members of the choir are referred to as “the band” and the church’s ministers are upwardly-mobile young people that embody success by mainstream standards.\nFor Street Church, there is the concern that the weight of the Christian doctrine could be lost in the “flippancy” that characterizes the platform’s content. However, that might just be unnecessarily alarmist. Oreoluwa is no stranger to the gospel. Born to two evangelist parents, he grew up under the shadow of the cross. According to him, the idea for Street Church came from inspiration drawn from personal fellowship with God. In response to the question of the informality of his approach and the dangers with it, he says that “God is the coolest”, inferring that there hardly exists any dichotomy between being cool and being righteous.\nA lot of people may disagree with Street Church’s methods. However, the impact of the movement is undeniable. If previous methods were alienating a younger demographic, then something definitely had to be done. While the gospel cannot change, its methods of conveyance can. That, exactly, is what Street Church is doing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5755346417427063}
+{"content": "Feline Medicine\nThe dvm360® feline medicine page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on the latest veterinary feline medicine This page consists of videos, interviews, articles, podcasts, and research on advancements and developments of therapies for feline medicine, and more.\nDr Liz Bales explains the significance of recording a cat's weight each time they visit the clinic and how this can help detect potential health issues.\nPhysical activity and creative mealtime strategies can support weight loss, boost quality of life, and bond cats more tightly with their humans.\nFetch speaker and pet expert Steve Dale, CABC, offers useful tips for helping to get more cats into your veterinary clinic.\nManagement of stress-associated conditions in cats should utilize a multi-pronged approach including ensuring basic needs are met, environmental enrichment, behavior modification, and the considered use of pharmaceuticals or supplements.\nThis research sheds light on SARS-CoV-2 transmission between humans and various animals including cats, dogs, ferrets, and farm minks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9796377420425415}
+{"content": "Debt funds are mutual funds that invest in fixed-income assets such as bonds and treasury bills. These funds provide a variety of investment choices, including gilt funds, monthly income plans (MIPs), short-term plans (STPs),\nliquid funds, and fixed maturity plans (FMPs). Debt funds are categorised into different types.\nFixed deposits, on the other hand, are investment avenues that offer returns based on a predetermined rate of interest over a specific period. Banks provide depositors with the option of investing their money for durations ranging from seven days to ten years, which varies across different financial institutions.\nDebt mutual funds vs fixed deposits – Differences\nParameters Debt funds Fixed deposits (FDs) Risk Involved Even though debt funds invest in fixed-income instruments, investors might need to accept some risk. The average tenure is critical. FDs provide investors with guaranteed returns, and the quoted interest you get does not fluctuate depending on how the market performs. Minimal risk when compared to debt funds. Returns Debt funds offer lower returns than equities. However, financial experts say they have the potential to outperform FDs in terms of returns – although this is dependent on how the market performs. The returns offered by FDs are typically dependent on the current market rates. Liquidity You can redeem your debt fund assets at the current NAV, which may be lower or greater than the amount you originally deposited. There is also an exit burden in this type of redemption.\nIn the case of a tax-saving FD, depositors must hold their money for five years. In some instances, though, you can remove funds from your FD account early for a penalty.\nTaxation\nDebt funds are not exempt from taxes. The tax charged on debt mutual funds is based on the short-term and long-term capital gains. A debt fund’s long-term capital gains are taxed at a fixed rate of 20 per cent.\nBy investing in a tax-saving fixed deposit account, each investor can claim a maximum deduction of Rs. 1.5 lakh per year. The interest you earn is taxed.\nInvestment method In debt funds, there are multiple options available. One can make deposits in lump sum or choose a systematic investment plan. You can invest in an FD by depositing a lump sum with a bank or a non-banking financial institution. Both online and offline options are available. Are debt funds better than FD?\nWhen compared to fixed deposits, debt funds are more tax-efficient and have more benefits. If you are in a higher tax band and have a longer investment horizon than three years, debt funds could be a better option than bank FDs.\nWhile both investment avenues have their unique features and drawbacks, it is up to you as an investor to decide which one to opt for based on your investment goals, horizon and risk appetite.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5047670602798462}
+{"content": "Symptomatic cases of Covid-19 were significantly higher at 28.7% among pregnant and post-partum women during the second wave, compared with the first wave when the proportion was 14.2%, a comparative analysis of data during the two waves by ICMR showed. The case fatality rate among such women was also much higher during the second wave at 5.7%, against 0.7% in the first wave. The study underlines the importance of vaccination of pregnant and lactating women against Covid-19 as they were more severely affected during the second wave of the pandemic compared to the first. Overall, 2% maternal deaths were estimated during both the waves. While Covid-19 vaccination is recommended for all lactating women in India, the government has still not allowed vaccinating pregnant women, citing lack of clinical trial data. Minutes of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) meeting showed that the group has suggested vaccinating pregnant women as the benefits of vaccination may outweigh the risk. However, it suggested that women should be informed that long-term adverse events and the safety of the vaccine for the foetus and the child were yet to be established.\nJun 17, 2021, 09:26AM ISTSource: TOI.in", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.982283890247345}
+{"content": "India has more than 60 million microentrepreneurs, many of whom have been severely impacted by COVID-19. The ability of these microentrepreneurs to connect to the digital economy is crucial to their recovery, as is access to digital financial products and services. However, digital literacy remains low and the digital divide continues to widen in the country.\nEdtech can help ensure an inclusive economic recovery from the pandemic by rapidly helping microentrepreneurs and informal workers acquire new digital skills and gain a foothold in the virtual economy.\nThis fall, Accion is launching our proprietary edtech platform, Ovante, in India. This award-winning initiative provides innovative solutions for microentrepreneurs to help them build their management, financial, and digital capacities, so that they can thrive in a competitive and digital world. During this session, we will discuss the relevance of edtech for financial inclusion and opportunities for financial service providers to share Ovante with their customers.\nSpeakers: Chetna Sinha (Founder and Chairperson, Mann Deshi Bank) Toral Munshi (Director of Sustainability, Research, and Investment Solutions, Credit Suisse India) Gowri Mukherjee (Co-founder, CreditMantri) Moderated by Shweta Pereira (Senior Director, Customer Strategy, Accion) Special remarks: Abhishek Agrawal (Chief Regional Officer, Asia, Accion) Liza Guzman (VP & Program Manager, Customer Strategy, Accion)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9404402375221252}
+{"content": "Dealing with Disclosures of Sexual Abuse November 29 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pmFree Event Navigation Dealing with Disclosures of Sexual Abuse\n29th November 2021\n12:30-15:00\nZoom\nThis course is aimed at professionals who work in a range of settings including drug and alcohol services, mental health services, debt and housing services, Domestic abuse support services any setting which supports adult service users who may be described as vulnerable. Individuals working in these services are likely to hear disclosures of sexual harm either prior child sexual abuse or more recent rape and sexual assault. This course will provide you with a framework for supporting an individual who discloses. It includes examples of best practice, information about your role and responsibility under law and procedure. Having completed the training you will be more equipped to manage these challenging situations with confidence and insight.\nThe aims of the session:\nTo understand why individuals find it difficult to speak about sexual abuse To recognise Best practice- How to effectively respond to disclosure To identify the different contexts of the disclosure To understand what is meant by first disclosure and legalities. To discuss Signposting & referral To recognise the importance of Self-care\nThis session is limited to 15 participants and delivered via Zoom. Please book your place below and details will be emailed you prior to the event.\nIf this session is full please email training@bsarcs.org and we can add you to our mailing list.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8070216774940491}
+{"content": "Our global supply chain plays a critical role in serving our channel partners and customers. We, along with many industries and customers, continue to feel the broad-based challenges in our supply chain due to the pandemic. As I have shared previously, ongoing supply constraints stemming from component shortages and related issues continue to impact our business. These market conditions have resulted in more frequent changes to our sales order promise dates and longer lead times for some of our product lines.\nWe are fully aware of the unfortunate inconvenience and frustration this has created for customers. Additionally, we recognize the importance of providing accurate lead times and timely updates as quickly as possible given the dynamic nature of our supply chain challenges. Therefore, we are adjusting lead times to align with our current reality while implementing an ongoing review cadence to keep you informed going forward.\nFor the foreseeable future, we will continue to regularly update and provide transparency to our product lead times for our teams and customers.\nLead times will be adjusted to reflect fulfillment time – from order placement to delivery. Lead times consider current backlog and incoming supply. We will monitor and adjust our finished good lead times every two weeks (up and down) to ensure that we are appropriately reflecting the reality of our supply chain. This will help us, our partners and customers manage current market dynamics. Our goal is to return to our typical lead times and delivery as soon as possible.\nIn addition to this increased transparency of our lead times, our team has also taken the following actions:\nIncreasing global capacity to build additional inventory where appropriate Scaling resources in our manufacturing facilities, while maintaining safety Finding agility in our supply base wherever possible, particularly with our largest suppliers to aid the most critical areas of operations Adapting logistics to secure additional freight capacity and managing expedites Accelerating throughput for our distribution and fulfilment for surge capacity Increasing customer support resources, including a global cross-functional team with business, operations and regional leaders with dedicated resources for resolution, particularly for large order requirements and critical needs Thank you\nThank you for your continued partnership and collaboration. We remain fully committed to investing in a resilient supply chain and delivering operational excellence despite the adversity we all continue to face.\nErnest Nicolas\nSenior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer Rockwell Automation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9218591451644897}
+{"content": "In India, there is a sizable secondhand car market. Many rookie riders and drivers prefer to use a used vehicle to avoid significant damages caused by accidents while learning to drive. Others believe that used cars are significantly affordable than new ones. As a result, owning a secondhand is becoming increasingly rare. However, consider more than simply the vehicle’s price and brand and model when purchasing a used car.\nWhile the new owners receive the automobile’s registration documents, you must also pay attention to the former Car Policy and transfer it to their name. Let us learn everything about transferring Car Insurance.\nAccording to the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, driving without insurance is a criminal offence. After you have decided on your desired four-wheeler, focus on transferring the vehicle registration documents to your name. As a new owner, pay equal attention to the insurance transfer.\nWhat is the process?\nAs you get the new vehicle, you need to start both the ownership transferring process and transfer the 4-Wheeler Insurance. Both procedures must happen simultaneously. If the car’s right does not get transferred to your name simultaneously, the previous owner’s policy becomes invalid.\nAccording to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, the claim gets filed if the name and address on the vehicle registration documents match those on the insurance paperwork. If your vehicle involves in an accident, the new owner can collect the costs of the damages. If uninsured, your claim gets rejected. Here are ways to transfer the Four Wheeler Insurance to a new owner:\nThe new owner must either start the transfer process by themselves or contact your insurance company for completing the same.\nThe owner must also supply the documentation listed and request that the name on the Car Insurance gets changed. The checklist includes:\nForm 29, which is the application name change form\nThe new insurance application form\nThe original insurance certificates\nThe new registration document that includes the name of the new owner, also known as the insurance transferee\nNo Objection Certificate or NOC from the previous policyholder\nThe difference amount certificate for No-Claims Bonus\nBesides these, you must also pay Rs. 50 transfer fees. The Four-Wheeler Insurance provider undertakes a vehicle inspection and creates a report on the vehicle.\nFollowing the submission, the insurance provider allows the new owner to seek adjustments to the policy’s features.\nRemember, the policy becomes worthless if the Auto Insurance does not get transferred within the specified time. The insurance provider is not bound to offer any refunds or reductions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8167390823364258}
+{"content": "Vietnam is one of the most notable emerging markets with abundant\ngrowth potential among developing countries in Southeast Asia. In\nrecent years, Vietnam has been promoting expansion projects of\nlarge-scale transportation infrastructure, including roads, railroads,\nand airports, such as the “North-South Expressway”, “North-South\nHighway”, and “Long Thanh International Airport”.\nKOTI has been conducting various transportation and logistics projects\nwith Vietnam. We requested the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and\nTransport(MOLIT) to help us provide a cooperation center that serves\nas a hub for transportation infrastructure with Vietnam. Accordingly,\nin March 2018, the Korea-Vietnam Transportation Infrastructure\nCooperation Center(VKTrans) has established in Hanoi, Vietnam. For the\npast three years, VKTrans has played a key role as a transportation\ninfrastructure platform that spreads information and supports the\npolicy. We have supported the government policies in Vietnam such as\nPPP and the road act revision, promoted various international seminars\nfor private companies, and promoted Knowledge Sharing and Capacity\nBuilding Programs to share our experiences.\nVKTrans was established to promote cooperation between Korea and\nVietnam. It is meant to serve as an online knowledge-sharing platform\nthat can be easily accessed by government policy officers, experts,\nand the private sector. VKTrans is expected to play a major role as a\nnetwork platform that helps cooperation between Vietnam and Korea, by\nhelping Vietnam's transportation infrastructure development, providing\nrapid and systematic support to the government and private sectors\naiming to make a foray into Vietnam.\nThank you.\nApr. 2021\nPresident of the Korea Transport Institute\nJaehak Oh", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9954231977462769}
+{"content": "We Clean and Replace Full Gutter Systems\nOften over looked, your homes gutters are critical to your homes maintenance. This because your gutters are responsible for keeping damaging water from your home.\nIf your homes gutters are in poor repair or clogged, the effects to your home could be costly. Water can leak into the walls, creating damage to your homes walls, windows, paint and even foundation. Additionally, the water can create mould, which could have a negative impact on your families health.\nHow DO Gutters Work\nThe gutters collect rain water from your homes roof and then drain the water away from your homes foundation.\nIt is easy to see why gutters are so important. Without them, water would be able to collect and do damage to your home.\nA Tip for Home Owners\nInspecting your roofs gutters regularly can save you a lot of money in the long run. If you are not comfortable on your homes roof, be sure to call the professionals. We will be happy to help inspect or clean your roofs gutter system, to help maintain your house.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7179869413375854}
+{"content": "Since the oil & gas industry holds potential for various hazards, there is an imperative need to adhere to safety and compliance standards. There is no room for error, therefore, creating the need for real-time surveillance to ensure and maintain safety practices and control across work zones. However, covering large areas in the work site can become challenging, which can further affect resource utilization and cost optimization due to lack of visibility.\nThis case study gives insight into how a leading technology provider partnered with HARMAN to create a solution for the oil & gas industry to ensure safety and compliance across work zones by: Setting up video processing feed solution with edge and UI applications to meet industry-specific standards Developing application front-end to showcase data collected from video feed as graphic visualizations based on predefined parameters Developing application back-end that processes Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) frames from the live video feed", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9243919849395752}
+{"content": "Summary\nVision plays a critical role in guiding spatial navigation. A traditional view of the visual cortex is to compute a world-centered map of visual space, and visual neurons exhibit diverse tunings to simple or complex visual features. The neural representation of spatio-visual map in the visual cortex is thought to be transformed from spatial modulation signals at the hippocampal-entorhinal system. Although visual thalamic and cortical neurons have been shown to be modulated by spatial signals during navigation, the exact source of spatially modulated neurons within the visual circuit has never been identified, and the neural correlate underpinning a visuospatial or spatio-visual map remains elusive. To search for direct visuospatial and visuodirectional signals, here we record\nin vivo extracellular spiking activity in the secondary visual cortex (V2) from freely foraging rats in a naturalistic environment. We identify that V2 neurons forms a complete spatio-visual map with a wide range of spatial tunings, which resembles the classical spatial map that includes the place, head-direction, border, grid and conjunctive cells reported in the hippocampal-entorhinal network. These spatially tuned V2 neurons display stable responses to external visual cues, and are robust with respect to non- spatial environmental changes. Spatially and directionally tuned V2 neuronal firing persists in darkness, suggesting that this spatio-visual map is not completely dependent on visual inputs. Identification of functionally distinct spatial cell types in visual cortex expands its classical role of information coding beyond a retinotopic map of the eye-centered world. Competing Interest Statement\nThe authors have declared no competing interest.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6565113663673401}
+{"content": "The re-tightening of large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) by DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan reaps pros and cons. Some people think this policy will weaken the starting economy. Others think that the PSBB needs to act as a brake so that the number of Covid-19 transmissions can be contained. Then, what about the public opinion itself? In the “National COVID-19 Survey” conducted by the KedaiKOPI Survey Institute (Indonesian Public Opinion and Discussion Group), it was revealed that the public is more concerned with health issues. This survey was conducted face-to-face with a home visit mechanism on 18 August-6 September 2020, by interviewing 1200 respondents spread across 34 Provinces in Indonesia. Interviews were conducted according to health protocol: wearing masks, maintaining a di...\n16SepNo Comments", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6986590623855591}
+{"content": "The septic system is designed to collect and dispose off human waste and drain water. The leach field, also called the drainfield, absorbs the wastewater that leaves the tank. When the septic tank is not maintained, there is a high chance that it can get clogged, creating a toxic environment. Regular maintenance is the only way to prevent this disastrous scenario.\nTake a look at what is involved in maintaining your septic tank.\nPump the Tank Regularly\nDo not wait until the drainfield is soggy or the sewage is backing up into your home. Instead establish a septic tank pumping and inspection routine. Typically, the tank should be pumped and inspected every two to five years, depending on the usage. If the usage is heavy, opt for more frequent pumping and inspection. This will keep your tank healthy and prevent backups and soggy leach field.\nPump The Tank Annually If You Use Garbage Disposal\nIf you have installed a garbage grinder in your kitchen, it is prudent to pump the tank every year. This is because the ground waste, such as bone and meat scraps and cellulose from vegetables do not dissolve in the tank. This can cause your tank or drainfield to clog. Many septic experts state that it is best to remove the garbage grinder and use kitchen waste to make compost. This increases the life of the septic tank.\nInstall A Septic Tank Outlet Filter\nFloating particles, hair and other lightweight particles can enter the leach field, causing it to clog. However, you can prevent this from happening by installing a filter at the septic outlet. This filter will catch these floating, lightweight particles. If you worry about grease then look for a filter that can trap floating grease with ease along with other small and light particulate matter.\nRefrain from Using Disinfecting Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaners\nEveryone wants their toilet bowl to be always clean and hygienic. However, using automatic release disinfectants in your toilet bowl can wreak havoc with your septic system. The chemicals, especially bleach and other acidic compounds, will kill the beneficial bacterial in the system. These bacteria break down the waste. This is also the reason why you should stay away from harsh household cleaners. While you may not be able to completely stop using these cleaners, it is best to minimize their usage. Don’t Add Synthetic Additives to the Septic System\nThe septic system does not need any additive. Human waste contains sufficient amount of bacteria to ensure it is broken down. These bacteria are helped by the naturally present microorganisms in the soil. If you use additives, they will remove solids from the tank but into the leach field. As a result, the drainfield will get clogged, causing the system to fail.\nWhen it comes to septic tank maintenance, it is best to hire a professional plumber so that they can carry out a thorough inspection and take the necessary steps to prevent a complete disaster.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5567680597305298}
+{"content": "A key factor in the success of social animals is their organization of work. Mathematical models have been instrumental in unraveling how simple, individual-based rules can generate collective patterns via self-organization. However, existing models offer limited insights into how these patterns are shaped by behavioral differences within groups, in part because they focus on analyzing specific rules rather than general mechanisms that can explain behavior at the individual-level. My work argues for a more principled approach that focuses on the question of how individuals make decisions in costly environments.\nIn Chapters 2 and 3, I demonstrate how this approach provides novel insights into factors that shape the flexibility and robustness of task organization in harvester ant colonies (Pogonomyrmex barbatus). My results show that the degree to which colonies can respond to work in fluctuating environments depends on how individuals weigh the costs of activity and update their behavior in response to social information. In Chapter 4, I introduce a mathematical framework to study the emergence of collective organization in heterogenous groups. My approach, which is based on the theory of multi-agent systems, focuses on myopic agents whose behavior emerges out of an independent valuation of alternative choices in a given work environment. The product of this dynamic is an equilibrium organization in which agents perform different tasks (or abstain from work) with an analytically defined set of threshold probabilities. The framework is minimally developed, but can be extended to include other factors known to affect task decisions including individual experience and social facilitation. This research contributes a novel approach to developing (and analyzing) models of task organization that can be applied in a broader range of contexts where animals cooperate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.890683114528656}
+{"content": "Smallanthus sonchifolius, also known as yacón, is an Andean crop species commercialized for its nutraceutical and medicinal properties. The tuberous roots of yacón accumulate a diverse array of probiotic and bioactive metabolites including fructooligosaccharides and caffeic acid esters. However, the metabolic diversity of yacón remains unexplored, including the site of biosynthesis and accumulation of key metabolite classes. We report herein a multidisciplinary approach involving metabolomics, gene expression and scanning electron microscopy, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the diversity, distribution and spatial regulation of the specialized metabolism in yacón. Our results demonstrate that different metabolic fingerprints and gene expression patterns characterize specific tissues, organs and cultivars of yacón. Manual inspection of mass spectrometry data and molecular networking allowed the tentative identification of 71 metabolites, including undescribed structural analogues of known bioactive compounds. Imaging by scanning electron microscopy revealed the presence of a new type of glandular trichome in yacón bracts, with a distinctive metabolite profile. Furthermore, the high concentration of sesquiterpene lactones in capitate glandular trichomes and the restricted presence of certain flavonoids and caffeic acid esters in underground organs and internal tissues suggests that these metabolites could be involved in protective and ecological functions. This study demonstrates that individual organs and tissues make specific contributions to the highly diverse and specialized metabolome of yacón, which is proving to be a reservoir of previously undescribed molecules of potential significance in human health. Keywords: Asteraceae; LC-MS/MS; Smallanthus sonchifolius; chalcone synthase; gene expression; germacrene A oxidase; metabolomics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9936750531196594}
+{"content": "Fire Loss Fire Loss for Insurance & Legal Cases\nFires are devastating occurrences that wreak havoc on residential or commercial occupants, often leaving them displaced for many months. However, a fire loss is far more than the damage from direct fire impingement! It is also damage from smoke, soot, water, and heat distortion that impacts a building structure.\nLet Forensic Failure Analysis work to find the origin and the root cause of the fire loss, allowing us to help you with your insurance or legal case. We work quickly to get to the scene first, and then efficiently and accurately to obtain the necessary evidence before it is lost or destroyed.\nWe can provide technical support for:\nRoot Cause Investigations Extent & Duration Findings Repair Advisement Depositions, Trials, & Testimonies Why Work with FFA?\nExperts at Forensic Failure Analysis have over 30 years of experience in determining the causes of residential and commercial fire losses across the Northeast United States. We use a team approach consisting of professionals who specialize in individual areas.\nWe are able to examine a fire loss from a mechanical, electrical, materials science, and structural standpoint with qualified, expert engineers in each sector.\nForensic Failure & Analysis is a sustained member of the International Association of Arson Investigators, New York State Chapter 23.\nFFA Vice President and forensic engineer Scott Philips serves as an IAAI Board member.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8359164595603943}
+{"content": "In 2004, an outbreak of occupational disease in several battery factories in south China led to the cadmium poisoning of hundreds of women workers. Drawing connections between the works of Alfred Schutz and Giorgio Agamben, this article suggests that the lives of cadmium-poisoned victims offer an illustration of the concept of “stranger”, which can be understood as a specific form of “bare life” in contemporary China. Evidence from in-depth interviews and group meetings with dozens of victims revealed not only their physical pain, but also their experience of social estrangement due to a lack of understanding from their significant others and the uphill struggle for compensation. Fieldwork was conducted during the 2010–12 period both in the home villages/towns to which victims had returned and in Guangdong where they stayed behind and fought for their rights. The victims’ experience of sustained estrangement sheds light on contemporary state power that exercises prerogative in silencing the victims rather than enforcing the rule of law.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9168747067451477}
+{"content": "Cognitive psychotherapy, more collectively known as cognitive behavioural therapy, is one of the most sought-after treatments among various psychotherapy models. Cognitive therapy focuses on helping people that show behaviours commonly associated with mental illness. As a patient-centred approach, this treatment seeks to guide individuals to identify and control their thought processes.Continue Reading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.984272837638855}
+{"content": "Driven by European Union policy challenges, this cutting-edge book focuses upon the Regional Innovation Impact (RII) of universities, to analyse the socioeconomic impact that universities in Europe have on their hometowns, metropolitan areas and regions.\nBrowse by title Robert Tijssen, John Edwards and Koen Jonkers A Global Perspective Edited by Sarfraz A. Mian, Magnus Klofsten and Wadid Lamine\nThis pioneering work explores both the theory and practice of business and technology incubation over the past six decades as an approach to new venture creation and development. With a global scope, the Handbook examines key concepts, models, and mechanisms, providing a research-based analytical foundation from which to understand the emerging role of modern incubation tools in building entrepreneurship ecosystems for promoting targeted economic development.\nTerritoriality and the National Infrastructure System Colin Turner\nAt the core of the logic of this book is that states engage in infrastructuring as a means of securing and enhancing their territoriality. By positioning infrastructure as a system, there is a presumption that all infrastructures exhibit some degree of mutual dependence. As such, a National Infrastructure System (NIS) is not simply about conventional conceptions of infrastructure based on those that support economic activity (i.e. energy, transport and information) but also about broader hard and soft structures that both enable and are supported by the aforementioned economic infrastructures. Consequently, this book offers an ambitious holistic view on the form of NIS arguing that the infrastructural mandate requires a conception of the state that encapsulates themes from both the competition and the welfare states in infrastructure provision.\nEdited by Attila Varga and Katalin Erdős\nThe Handbook on Universities and Regional Development offers a comprehensive and up-to-date insight into how academic institutions spur their surroundings. The volume sheds light on universities as regional development actors from a historical perspective by introducing institutional changes and discussing the interrelatedness of society, business and academia. It provides detailed investigations on various knowledge transfer mechanisms to help understand the diverse ways through which ideas and intellectual property can flow between universities and businesses. Detailed case studies from three continents (Europe, Asia, and America) demonstrate the highly contextual nature of the interactions between academia, industry and government.\nEdited by Mikaela Backman, Charlie Karlsson and Orsa Kekezi\nMany developed countries are facing a demographic change with an increasing share of older individuals, yet little is known about how older workers will impact regional and national economies in terms of labor market dynamics. This Handbook deals with the important and emerging field of entrepreneurship among this group and focuses on the behavioral perspectives of this phenomenon; on innovation, dynamics and performance; and the ways entrepreneurship among the elderly looks within different countries.\nPolitical Entrepreneurship for a Prosperous Europe Edited by Charlie Karlsson, Daniel Silander and Brigitte Pircher\nThis study explores the Europe 2020 strategy and the role of European political entrepreneurship in debating, shaping and implementing this strategy within the EU. The book sets out to explore the content, conditions and consequences of Europe 2020 by analysing the plan for a future prosperous EU economy. The main focus is on European political entrepreneurship and how the strategy has been debated and decided on, and then implemented from a governance perspective with multiple European actors.\nThe Political Economy of Regional Infrastructure Colin Turner\nAs the international economy globalises, there is a need for national infrastructure systems to adapt to form a global infrastructure system. This network of networks aids mobility between national systems as a means of supporting their territorial needs and preferences. This reflects a strategic approach to state infrastructuring as nations seek to utilise these physical systems to support and enhance their territoriality. Providing a thorough examination through the lens of economic infrastructure, the book addresses the forces of integration and fragmentation in global networks.\nEdited by Urban Gråsjö, Charlie Karlsson and Iréne Bernhard\nDeveloped countries must be incredibly innovative to secure incomes and welfare so that they may successfully compete against international rivals. This book focuses on two specific but interrelated aspects of innovation by incumbent firms and entrepreneurs, the role of geography and of open innovation.\nPromoting Growth and Welfare in Times of Crisis Edited by Charlie Karlsson, Charlotte Silander and Daniel Silander\nThe economic crisis has had severe and negative impacts on the EU over the last decade. This book focuses on a neglected dimension by examining European political entrepreneurship in times of economic crisis with particular emphasis on EU member-states, institutions and policies. The main focus is on the role that the political entrepreneur can play in promoting entrepreneurship and growth. It is argued that the political entrepreneur and political entrepreneurship can positively influence the conditions for entrepreneurial activity and business.\nRegional Growth and Entrepreneurial Diversity in Sweden Edited by Charlie Karlsson, Charlotte Silander and Daniel Silander\nPolitical Entrepreneurship explores the role of political entrepreneurs in regional growth and entrepreneurial diversity. The authors define a political entrepreneur as a politician, bureaucrat or officer within the publicly funded sector who encourages entrepreneurship for growth and employment using innovative approaches. This book aims to enrich the established research on entrepreneurship with in-depth knowledge of the conditions conducive for political entrepreneurship in Sweden.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.811596691608429}
+{"content": "The trusted alternative to mass market instant messaging solutions\nBoost communication by inviting thousands of members in dedicated chat rooms!\nCryptobox provides businesses and organizations with a sharing and collaboration solution to secure internal and external exchanges, using end-to-end encryption.\nCryptobox is the first secure sharing and collaboration solution to provide end-to-end data encryption, whether your device is a smartphone or a computer.\nThe digital transformation affects all businesses and organizations, from the smallest to the largest. This transformation brought about by technological developments offers many benefits:\nTo meet the new challenges of mobility and remote work, Ercom has developed Cryptosmart PC, a sovereign VPN solution to secure the connections of your remote Windows computers.\nCryptosmart is the only “Restricted” French & NATO certified solution, jointly developed with Samsung, to secure end-to-end mobile communications on consumer devices.\nPosted 25 août 2016\nThere has been a recent trend toward FabLabs, Hackerspaces and other MakerSpaces. In 2012, an interesting thesis from Francis Botollier-Depois (HEC)\nhttp://appli6.hec.fr/amo/Public/Files/Docs/276_fr.pdf described them as such: “These innovation spaces allow users to build almost anything using digital tools. But beyond being a simple workshop, MakerSpaces are also places of socialization in a counterculture. Open to all, they are a place for sharing knowledge and expertise…”.\nThis thesis allowed us to understand what these research spaces were, and measure the reality and variations. Upon observation of a few recent examples, an internal MakerSpace is the result of the transformation of technological, technical or “DIY” clubs, already existing within the organization or outside, to which technical resources were provided by the organization in a dedicated place: Equipment (3D printers, soldering irons, measuring instruments, etc.), workspaces, documentation, a friendly space. These allow employees to conduct technological personal projects, often in collaborative mode, and go from an idea to a prototype by themselves. The MakerSpace is a space for self-education and sharing: Participants face new technologies and new methods, and learn by researching documentation and creating models.\nIt is also a real business project that affects all areas: Management, business, HR, etc. The organization should obviously define the industrial property rules governing products created in the MakerSpace and the safety rules to comply with. The leadership generally expects this initiative will boost internal innovation, by making this collaborative and sharing place a catalyst for new product ideas or technologies, and implement them. For certain organizations that have grown quickly, it is often a way to return to basics, to a time when they were a start-up filled with personal initiatives resulting in projects and products.\nThe MakerSpace is a place dedicated to personal unrestricted creation, with a strong message within the company: The well-being of employees can generate spontaneous innovation bringing potential business applications!\nCet article vous a plu ? N'hésitez pas à le partager", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9145210981369019}
+{"content": "PLANSPONSOR - August/September 2021 - 25 regularly review metrics to refine their strategies. For example,\nthe coronavirus pandemic has changed participant attitudes\nand behaviors regarding wellness and finances. \" Not only is\nthe environment changing, but your organization is changing,\ntoo, \" she said.\nPihos also urged plan sponsors to identify any objectives\nthey have for plan design, participation rates, etc., because this\nwill determine when and how often they should check up on their\nparticipants regarding benefits. Lastly, creating a dashboard with\nmetrics allows employers to assess their plan's improvement and\ntheir communication strategy's success.\nNew communication trends across the marketplace include,\nnotably, personalization. As personalization strategies become\nmore affordable, employers are more apt to add and use them.\n\" It's becoming huge, because every time [participants]\nreceived a message, in the back of [their] minds, they'd think,\n'It doesn't apply to me,' \" Pihos said. \" We're starting to see more\npersonalization where there is not much lift by the participant\nbut still output. \"\nFor sponsors that employ automatic features, communicating\nregularly with participants is still integral, the panelists\nagreed. Checking in on them multiple times a year, especially\nduring open enrollment, can ensure better plan engagement,\nPihos said. She said some studies have found most subjects need\nto receive the same message seven times before they act. -AU\n'The Modern DC Plan Investment Lineup'\nLeading asset-management product development and sales executives\ncame together with a representative from Crate and Barrel\nHoldings, a 2021 Plan Sponsor of the Year winner, for \" The\nModern DC Plan Investment Lineup \" session.\nThere was unanimous agreement that the time has come for\nthe retirement plan industry to treat participants like the sophisticated\nend consumers most of them are.\nNear-retirees are acutely aware of their need for help to\nconstruct a retirement income strategy, the speakers said. And,\nwhile some Millennials, Generation Xers and even Generation\nZers are more aware than their predecessors have been of the earnings\nand savings power they will generate over the course of their\nlifetime, still most are not. They will need the help of plan sponsors,\nretirement plan advisers, recordkeepers and asset managers\nto see the whole picture when it comes to their 401(k) and other\ndefined contribution (DC) plans.\nThe whole picture should include a retirement income\ncomponent, even at the start of a worker's career, via a fixedincome\nannuity, said Roger Marinzoli, senior managing director,\nhead of corporate retirement solutions business development at\nTIAA. A more comprehensive approach to serving plan sponsors\nand their participants must also consider the six- or seven-figure\nsavings many retirees will take with them when leaving the workforce,\nhe added. He said TIAA believes that plan sponsors and\nasset managers can work in tandem to help those retirees manage\nThe number of participants\nusing the advisory services\nin the plan soared from\n136 pre-pandemic, to\n3,250. \" I was thrilled. \"\n-JEREMY YONAN\nlifetime earnings responsibly, through retirement.\nFor instance, the qualified default investment alternative\n(QDIA) can be a hybrid that starts with an off-the-shelf targetdate\nfund (TDF) for those early in their career and shifts when\nthey are, maybe, age 55 to a managed account or custom TDF\nwith an insurance component. That way, on retiring, all the\nperson needs to do is hit the \" easy button \" to get retirement\nincome flowing, Marinzoli said.\nInvestment management firms, insurers, regulators\nand legislators are working together to create a dynamically\nnew approach to helping participants with their investments\nthroughout their career and beyond, he assured the audience.\nFor its part, TIAA has served more than 5 million people in the\nK-12 and higher education world with a version of this model for\nthe past 100 years, Marinzoli said. And \" there are a lot of other\nvery good insurance companies doing this. \"\nIn short, the days of a 401(k) plan working just as an accumulation\nvehicle are over, other panelists agreed. The industry\nis now beginning to collaborate on \" decumulation \" -i.e., various\ntypes of annuities and plain old retirement income.\nIn fact, this model is now starting to include \" wealth\naccumulation strategies [and a] 'dynamic' QDIA for those\napproaching retirement, \" said Jeremy Yonan, director of total\nrewards, at Crate and Barrel.\nSpurred by a necessary change in recordkeepers, Crate and\nBarrel looked at the demographics of its plan and discovered\nthat the median age of its participants was 44, Yonan said. This\ninformation got the investment committee into a hybrid-QDIA/\nretirement-income mindset for those approaching retirement,\nhe said. \" We did a full plan reset and included professionally\nmanaged accounts. \"\nAfter COVID-19 hit the U.S., the process was only sped up\nas the company's investment committee, recordkeeper, fund\nmanagers and retirement plan adviser moved to \" alternative\nmodes of communication, \" he said.\nFor the first time, many participants were interested in\nhaving face-to-face, live conversations with investment managers.\nThe number of participants using the advisory services in the\nplan soared from 136 pre-pandemic, to 3,250. \" I was thrilled, \"\nYonan said. 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+{"content": "Abstract\nDrought is widely written about as a complex, multifaceted phenomenon, with complexity arising not just from biophysical drivers, but also human understanding and experiences of drought and its impacts. This has led to a proliferation of different drought definitions and indicators, creating a challenge for the design of drought monitoring and early warning (MEW) systems, which are a key component of drought preparedness.Here, we report on social learning workshops conducted in the United Kingdom aimed at improving the design and operation of drought MEW systems as part of a wider international project including parallel events in the United States and Australia. We highlight key themes for MEW design and use: ‘‘types’’ of droughts, indicators and impacts, uncertainty, capacity and decision-making, communications, and governance. We shed light on the complexity of drought through the multiple framings of the problem by different actors, and how this influences their needs for MEW. Our findings suggest that MEW systems need to embrace this complexity and strive for consistent messaging while also tailoring information for a wide range of audiences in terms of the drought characteristics, temporal and spatial scales, and impacts that are important for their particular decision-making processes. We end with recommendations to facilitate this approach.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6077739000320435}
+{"content": "This paper in the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability describes why inter- and trans-disciplinary research, accompanied by innovation platforms, is essential in the context of agricultural development in West Africa. The authors argue that an enabling institutional context is necessary to achieve an increase in agricultural production. This will have consequences for setting priorities of »", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991962313652039}
+{"content": "Code signing certificates ensure that code cannot be tampered with. They prevent malicious tampering with code to protect end-users.\nSimilarly, TLS/SSL certificates establish an encrypted connection between a browser or user’s computer and a server or website to protect end-users.\nHowever, they are not the same thing and cannot be used interchangeably.\nCode signing certificates are used to authenticate the software developer or publisher of the software and to ensure that the software has not been altered or compromised. Software developers can use code signing certificates to digitally sign applications, drivers, executables and software programs as a way for end-users to verify that the code they receive has not been compromised by a third party. Ein solches Zertifikat enthält die Signatur des Herausgebers, den Firmennamen und bei Bedarf auch einen Zeitstempel.\nSSL (secure sockets layer) is the standard technology for securing an internet connection by encrypting data sent between a website and a browser (or between two servers). SSL certificates prevent hackers from seeing or stealing any information transferred, including personal or financial data.\nTLS (Transport Layer Security) ist eine aktualisierte Version von SSL, die noch stärkere Sicherheit bietet. Some still refer to security certificates as SSL because it’s a more common term, but when you buy from DigiCert, you get the most trusted, up-to-date TLS certificates.\nTLS certificates cannot be used for code signing. You must use separate certificates for code signing and for TLS.\nCode signing certificates are used to encrypt software, whereas TLS certificates are used to encrypt connections on a website. However, both are used to protect end-users and companies.\nIf you don’t use these certificates, end-users will get warning messages that could prevent them from using your services.\nYou need a code signing certificate when deploying software and updates to protect your intellectual property, protect end-users, and meet industry and platform requirements.\nCode signing certificates allow customers to verify that your code is authentic and has not been tampered with — protecting both you and your customers against fraud, malware and theft. Ihre Kunden erwarten, dass die Installation Ihrer Software nach dem Herunterladen reibungslos und professionell abläuft. Digitally signed programs can avoid warning messages during download and installation for better adoption.\nAdditionally, the partners, channels and platforms that distribute software expect you to safeguard their customers’ data and will require or expect code signing best practices.\nDigiCert offers both code signing and EV code signing certificates. Code signing certificates offer an encrypted digital signature, while Extended Validation (EV) code signing certificates include all the standard benefits of digitally signed code plus a rigorous vetting process and two-factor authentication security requirement, so your users can have even greater confidence in the integrity of your applications. Plus, for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Reputation filter, an EV code signing certificate gains you automatic trusted status to reduce warning messages and increase end-user trust.\nIf not managed properly, code signing can put your business at great risk. Incidents like the SolarWinds attack are good examples of the consequences of poorly implemented code signing practices.\nStudies show that over half of IT security professionals are worried about cybercriminals stealing or forging certificates to sign code or applications, yet less than a third consistently enforce code signing policies. To make code signing management simpler, DigiCert has innovative solutions for today’s enterprises.\nSecure Software Manager in DigiCert ONE™ is a modern way of managing code signing, by enabling automated security across Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines with portable, flexible deployment models and secure key management. Der Secure Software Manager unterstützt Best Practices für das Code Signing, zum Beispiel pro Vorgang einmalige private Schlüssel und Zertifikate sowie On-Demand-Schlüssel und rotierende Schlüssel. Secure Software Manager is compatible with most popular platforms and libraries, like Docker, Microsoft Authenticode, Java, OpenSSL and Android. Mit dem Secure Software Manager lässt sich Code bequem in den Produktentwicklungsprozess integrieren, wobei kryptografische Vorgänge, das Signieren und die Verwaltung auf kontrollierte, nachvollziehbare Weise ablaufen.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5161792039871216}
+{"content": "Taste of the Wild Ancient Mountain Canine Recipe with Roasted Lamb is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (31.8kg or more as an adult).\nAncient Mountain Canine formula with Pasture-raised lamb combines with ancient grains — grain sorghum, millet, quinoa and chia seed — for a tasty and protein-packed diet that’s also rich in antioxidants, omega fatty acids and more. The #1 ingredient in Ancient Mountain Canine formula is pasture-raised Lamb. Because of the guaranteed levels of DHA and perfectly balanced nutrition, Ancient Wetlands Canine formula is great for puppies, pregnant or nursing mothers and other adult dogs as well.\nAncient Grains – Ancient grains like grain sorghum, millet, quinoa and chia seed are naturally high in fibre and rich in protein. Unchanged for thousands of years, different grains provide various nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and omega fatty acids. Roasted Quail, Roasted Duck & Smoked Turkey – This trio of richly flavoured fowl provides highly digestible protein and a great taste your dog will crave. Species-Specific Probiotics – Healthy digestive and immune systems are vital to the overall health of your pet. Our proprietary K9 Strain Probiotics are developed specifically for dogs and added after the cooking process to ensure viability. Each pound of Taste of the Wild provides 80 million live, active cultures that help support healthy digestive and immune systems. Omega Fatty Acid Blend – Balanced levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids work together to support healthy skin and a shiny coat. All Life Stages Nutrition – This recipe provides the vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients your pet needs throughout their life. Antioxidants – Ancient grains and fruits, including grain sorghum, millet, quinoa, chia seed, tomatoes, blueberries and raspberries, provide nutrients that help support your dog’s overall well-being, while guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium and vitamin E support the immune system. Ingredients - Lamb, lamb meal, grain sorghum, millet, cracked pearled barley, dried yeast, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), brown rice, egg product, roasted lamb, natural flavor, tomato pomace, salmon oil (a source of DHA), quinoa, chia seed, salt, potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, L-Carnitine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.\nContains a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms.\nAnalytical Constituents:\nGuaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein 25.0% minimum Crude Fat 15.0% minimum Crude Fibres 3.0% maximum Moisture 10.0% maximum DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 0.05% minimum Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum Selenium 0.4mg/kg minimum Taurine 0.12% minimum Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 2.8% minimum Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.4% minimum Glucosamine* 750 mg/kg minimum Chondroitin Sulfate* 250 mg/kg minimum Total Microorganisms*\n(Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis)\nnot less than 36,363,636 CFU/kg\nAdditives per kg Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg minimum Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg minimum\n*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.\nCalorie Content:\n3,625 kcal/kg (391 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy.\nFeeding Guide: Standard Measuring Cups/Day -\nPet Size 6 - 12 weeks 3 - 4 months 5 - 7 months 8 - 12 months Adult Dogs 1 - 2.25kg 75 - 125g 75 - 100g 66 - 100g 50 - 75g 50 - 66g 2.25 - 4.5kg 125 - 200g 100 - 175g 100 - 166g 75 - 133g 66 - 100g 4.5 - 9kg 200 - 325g 175 - 300g 166 - 275g 133 - 225g 100 - 175g 9 - 13.5kg 325 - 433g 300 - 400g 275 - 366g 225 - 300g 175 - 233g 13.5 - 18kg 433 - 550g 400 - 500g 366 - 450g 300 -366g 233 - 300g 18 - 27kg 550 - 750g 500 - 666g 450 - 625g 366 - 500g 300 - 400g 27 - 36kg 666 - 850g 625 - 766g 500 - 625g 400 - 500g 36 - 45kg 766 - 900g 625 - 725g 500 - 575g 45 - 57kg 700 - 825g 566 - 650g 575 - 675g 57 - 68kg 850 - 975g 675 - 775g 68 - 79kg 975 - 1050g 775 - 866g For adult dogs over 45.45kg, add 1/2 cup for every additional 4.54kg. For pregnant or nursing adult dogs, we recommend free-choice feeding. Adjust amount offered daily as needed to maintain ideal body condition. This feeding guide provides a starting point for the amount of food to give your dog each day. We recommend that you keep your dog in ideal body condition and not allow them to become overweight. The amount of food your dog needs can vary based on age, activity level or other food and treats given, so be sure to work with your veterinarian to determine an appropriate weight for your dog, and to make any necessary adjustments to their feeding. Changing Food: For 7 - 10 days, gradually decrease the amount of current food while increasing the amount of new food. Available Sizes:\n2.27kg, 12.75kg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8251022100448608}
+{"content": "Sales of unpasteurised dairy products are facing intense scrutiny after an e.coli outbreak linked to cheese made from raw milk claimed the life of a child.\nAn incident management team (IMT) set up following the outbreak in Lanarkshire in July, and led by Health Protection Scotland, confirmed the death on Monday. Two batches of Dunsyre Blue, made by Lanarkshire-based Errington Cheese, were recalled on 28 July after being linked to the outbreak, which affected 20 people, with 11 hospitalised. The IMT said this week the incident was now closed, and epidemiological investigations had identified Dunsyre Blue cheese as the “most likely cause” of the outbreak. Errington Cheese declined to comment this week, but owner Selina Cairns has previously disputed the claims, and pointed out in August all testing of its cheese had been found clear of e.coli 157. She suggested the outbreak was instead “more likely to have been caused by something with a shorter shelf life or not by a food at all”. However, the IMT said after extensive investigation, including looking for other food sources, no other link to a majority of cases could be established. Food Standards Scotland added it had responded to complaints raised by Errington Cheese over its handling of the case. The cheese sector has called for tighter controls on the sale of unpasteurised cheese in the past. However, the FSA said this week it had “no plans to review our guidance”.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5226020812988281}
+{"content": "No matter how good you are at planning, the pressure never goes away. So I don’t fight it. I feed off it. I turn pressure into motivation to do my best.\nBen Carson\nSmart financial planning – such as budgeting, saving for emergencies, and preparing for retirement – can help households enjoy better lives while weathering financial shocks. Financial education can play a key role in getting to these outcomes.\nIf you invest the time earlier to create structure and process around communication, planning, and goal-setting, you can prevent missteps before they occur.\nChristine Tsai\nRead more:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5941509008407593}
+{"content": "Clean collective mobility must be a priority for towns and cities if Europe is to achieve its climate targets and improve quality of urban life. Tackling the environmental challenges, achieving renewed economic growth, and enhancing health and wellbeing must be linked with ensuring important societal objectives of affordable and accessible mobility. To realise these important goals affordable and attractive public transport and active mobility (walking and cycling) should be central to the future Urban Mobility Framework.\nThe European Passengers’ Federation together with the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), The European Passenger Transport Operators (EPTO), POLIS (the network of European cities and regions for transport innovation), SGI Europe, Walk 21, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), the European Metropolitan Transport Authorities (EMTA), Eurocities, the European Disability Forum (EDF) the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), the Community of European Railways (CER) and UNIFE call upon the European Commission to\nadopt an Urban Mobility framework that places accessible public transport at the forefront, enabling it to achieve its maximum potential to deliver these objectives. The scale and speed of these changes requires a wide and concerted effort across all levels of government. The Commission must ensure Member States fulfil their obligations and support their local authorities in delivering sustainable urban mobility.\nWhile each association provides individual input to the European Commission, we jointly express that these key points are central to the development and delivery of the Urban Mobility Initiative:\nEnsure that SUMPs accelerate the uptake of sustainable and collective mobility; Support sustainable mobility with appropriate funding opportunities; Create multimodal mobility on the ground and by harnessing the benefits of data.\nThe full statement was sent to the European Commission and can be found here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6436479091644287}
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+{"content": "Synoptic Conditions and Moisture Sources Actuating Extreme Precipitation in Nepal Peer reviewed, Journal article Published version Date2017-12 MetadataShow full item record Collections Geophysical Institute [865] Original versionhttps://doi.org/10.1002/2017jd027543 Abstract\nDespite the vast literature on heavy‐precipitation events in South Asia, synoptic conditions and moisture sources related to extreme precipitation in Nepal have not been addressed systematically. We investigate two types of synoptic conditions—low‐pressure systems and midlevel troughs—and moisture sources related to extreme precipitation events. To account for the high spatial variability in rainfall, we cluster station‐based daily precipitation measurements resulting in three well‐separated geographic regions: west, central, and east Nepal. For each region, composite analysis of extreme events shows that atmospheric circulation is directed against the Himalayas during an extreme event. The direction of the flow is regulated by midtropospheric troughs and low‐pressure systems traveling toward the respective region. Extreme precipitation events feature anomalous high abundance of total column moisture. Quantitative Lagrangian moisture source diagnostic reveals that the largest direct contribution stems from land (approximately 75%), where, in particular, over the Indo‐Gangetic Plain moisture uptake was increased. Precipitation events occurring in this region before the extreme event likely provided additional moisture.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6634579300880432}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe kidney plays a key role in elimination of xenobiotics and endogenous compounds through its complex and efficient uptake and efflux transporting systems. It is, therefore, very critical that drug interactions with renal tubular transporters be investigated systematically to increase our understanding of drug disposition and toxicity, and predict potential drug-drug interactions in humans. However, current cell-based models often fail to predict renal transporter activity and are not scalable to a predictive clinical outcome due to\nin vitro– in vivo discrepancy. Here, we developed a human Proximal Tubule Kidney-Chip for assessment of renal transporter-based drug-drug interactions. The chip features two fluidic channels separated by a porous membrane that is coated with extracellular-matrix proteins, thereby creating an apical (luminal) channel and a basal (vascular) channel. Primary epithelial cells isolated from the human proximal tubule are cultured on the luminal channel, while primary human glomerular endothelial cells are cultured on the basal channel and serve as the vasculature. These cells are exposed to fluidic flow that recapitulates key functions of the human proximal tubule. This human Proximal Tubule Kidney-Chip that recreates the natural tissue-tissue interface of the kidney proximal tubule and the peritubular capillary may offer a new way to assess renal transporter-based drug-drug interactions and test for drug-associated kidney toxicities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9929661750793457}
+{"content": "Join the 19 Oct webcast for more on consistent FX returns and active management\nCurrencies can represent a significant source of risk for institutional investors. Left unmanaged, their currency exposure often functions like a buy-and-hold strategy which receives little or no risk premium and adds unwanted volatility to portfolio returns.\nAs these investors evaluate their choices in addressing their foreign exchange exposure, they often struggle with the questions of whether and how currency managers can add value.\nDeputy Head of Currencies Momtchil Pojarliev presents evidence that active currency management may be a consistent source of return that is measurable using various performance metrics similar to those used for traditional asset classes such as equities and bonds.\nThursday, 19 October\n10:00 New York, 15:00 UK, 16:00 Europe\nWhat if I can’t make it?\nA replay will be available within a few hours and can be watched on-demand via the same link you use to register.\nPlease note that this information can contain technical language. For this reason, it is not recommended to readers without professional investment experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.941588282585144}
+{"content": "Trauma informed responses and the impact of sexual abuse December 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pmFree Event Navigation\nTrauma informed responses and the impact of sexual abuse\n13th December\n10am-2.30pm\nZoom\nAn experience of Sexual violence (rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse) has a significant impact often for a prolonged period on the emotional and physical wellbeing of those people who are victimised. This Course looks at the extent of the problem, the impact upon the individual, how we can respond to this impact and finally what trauma looks like following sexual harm and how practitioners can respond in a trauma informed way which supports recovery.\nThe aims of the session:\nDescribe what sexual violence is Understand trauma informed responses to sexual harm Recognise the short and longer term impact of sexual harm Consider sexual harm and societal responses Appreciate how self-care supports us to carry out challenging work\nThis session is limited to 15 participants and delivered via Zoom. Please book your place below and details will be emailed you prior to the event.\nIf this session is full please email training@bsarcs.org and we can add you to our mailing list.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8935887813568115}
+{"content": "VOLUME Vol. 16 | (1) ABSTRACT FILE 1562919581280.pdf TITLE From a multicultural lens: Developing a university course in South Korea to examine the experiences of North Koreans KEYWORDS North Korean refugees, North Korean defectors, multicultural education, storytelling, global citizenship education\nNorth Korean refugees in South Korea often struggle to adapt in an ultra-competitive environment that largely centers on capitalistic principles, innovation, and swift development. Additionally, many South Koreans are not well informed about the experiences of North Koreans. It is important to develop a university course that examines the experiences of North Korean people from a multicultural lens with an ultimate aim of promoting global citizenship. This paper provides a framework for the development of a university course that examines the experiences of North Koreans. The conceptual framework is rooted in the five dimensions of multiculturalism (Banks, 2012). Three course concepts are expanded on including: understanding the everyday lives of North Korean people, storytelling and discussion, and global citizenship education.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8508433103561401}
+{"content": "Food travels across time and space, carrying with it complex cultural meanings and personal histories that change, and are changed by, new settings and circumstances. This transformative culinary journey is especially apparent in South Asian Canadian food-related expressions. From restaurants to theatre, from literature to film, South Asian food cultures have had a significant impact on Canada’s foodways and culinary imaginations.\nis an interdisciplinary collection that explores how South Asian Canadian writers, artists, chefs, and performers are inspired and challenged by the topic of food as a central part of their diasporic communities, personal journeys, and transplanted identities. This edited collection aims to bring together leading South Asian Canadian researchers from the disciplines of South Asian studies, food studies, literature; as well as prominent writers, filmmakers, visual artists, and chefs who have created innovative expressions through food in the Canadian context and beyond. Transplanted Curries\nTaking its inspiration from Anita Mannur’s 2009 landmark book\nCulinary Fictions: Food in South Asian Diasporic Culture, which “examines the cultural production from the Anglo-American reaches of the South Asian diaspora,” Transplanted Curries examinesSouth Asian food-related cultural expressions within the Canadian context. The South Asian diaspora is one of the largest groups of migrants globally. It includes approximately 20 million people from multiple nations, religions, ethnicities, cultures, and linguistic groups, spread throughout the world. ‘South Asian’ here references those people whose origins are from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. As per the 2016 Canadian census, 1.9 million, approximately 5.6% of Canadians, identify themselves as of South Asian origin, making them the largest visible minority group in Canada. Some migrated directly from South Asia, while others arrived through the process of ‘double diaspora’ via East Africa, the Caribbean, or other global locations. Food is central to South Asians’ cultural life. It not only sustains ties to the home left behind but also helps to create a new home space in adopted lands, triggering memories of places, people, and cultures.\nConnection to food is reflected in South Asian Canadian diasporic literature and art through the ways that authors and artists use gastronomy to signify intersectional issues of race, class, and gender, and represent matters of identity and belonging central to understanding migration. For people in diaspora, food can also be a reminder of their “otherness,” especially if it is not considered part of the “mainstream” culinary trends. In fact, in multicultural countries such as Canada, diasporic culinary arts are often invoked as symbolic of cultural diversity thus leading to “celebratory multiculturalism,” which further exoticizes certain outward components of culture such as food, clothing, dance, and music, while ignoring embedded social inequities (see A. Fleras,\nThe Politics of Multiculturalism, 2009). Nonetheless, many diasporic authors and artists invoke cuisine and eating places in more nuanced ways, using them to demonstrate cultural differences and fractures, and also as productive spaces for pushing socio-ethnic boundaries.\nWe are seeking articles, photo essays, creative pieces, and visual art on any aspect of South Asian food cultures in Canada.\nTopics include, but are not limited to:\nRace and food; Migration and food; Sickness and food; Nostalgia and food; Class and food; Gender and food; Religion and food; Childhood and food; Grief/pain and food; Justice and food; Hunger/poverty and food; Food as story/ies; Food and culture; Food and memory; Food and ancestry; Food and sustainability; Politics of food; Food and/as communication.\nThe editors will review abstracts and invite full essays (5,000-7,000 words) for submission by June 15, 2022.\nWe are currently in discussions with a Canadian university press for consideration of this edited collection.\nEditors: Dr. Asma Sayed is the Canada Research Chair in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies in the Department of English at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Dr. Shelley Boyd is an Associate Dean and a Canadian literature and food studies scholar in the Faculty of Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.\nCategories: Non ACCUTE CFPs", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6984750032424927}
+{"content": "Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Beaconhouse Group – the largest international network of private schools, celebrated International Teacher’s Day on Tuesday, 5 October 2021 by paying a special tribute to the crucial role of teachers who selflessly shape the leaders of tomorrow and inspire nation building through focused mentoring and commitment to cause. The tribute was marked through a thought-provoking campaign titled ‘ajeeb log hain ye’, which highlighted the noble character of teachers who invest their heart and souls towards the academic nurturing and learning of their students. The campaign consisted of a special video launched on Beaconhouse’s social media platforms that showcased the everyday moments and challenges of teachers while they embark on their mission of creating change through learning. The campaign also invited everyone from students to their parents and Beaconhouse alumni to share a memory or a picture of their favourite teacher with the hashtag #ThankYouTeacher.Beaconhouse Group is proud to be the largest employer within the country’s private education sector employing more than 8,500 teachers. While speaking about the occasion, Kasim Kasuri, CEO, Beaconhouse said, “Teachers are the real heroes who guide and inspire their students to overcome their learning challenges and embrace a brighter future. On International Teacher’s Day, we pay a special tribute to all the teachers and educators throughout Pakistan and around the world without whom all innovation and progress will cease to exist . I humbly thank them for their tireless efforts for shaping a better future for all.” The current pandemic was the most threatening phenomenon for teachers that challenged traditional education practices across the globe. However, Beaconhouse was able to ensure learning continuity during this difficult time by empowering its teachers to embrace new teaching methods and help the students to continue with uninterrupted learning. Beaconhouse teachers, including from Beaconhouse School System and The Educators among others, focused on achieving learning milestones instead of delivering content and used a combination of in-person and digital means to deliver lessons. These innovative teaching methods were able to effectively foster creative thinking, communication, and collaboration and instilled a love for learning amongst students. The Beaconhouse Group has a 45-year legacy of educational excellence and takes pride in its faculty of more than 8,500 teachers across the country. True to its focus on professional development, each teacher at Beaconhouse spends at least 30 hours of formal professional development per year. This is a combination of in-house, local, and international training opportunities including subject specific courses, and diverse categories such as well-being, differentiation, mentoring, leadership, technology and PSHE, amongst others.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.612889289855957}
+{"content": "The Synthesis report provides a high-level overview of the main themes addressed in the Guidelines on mitigating biodiversity impacts associated with solar and wind energy development, published in 2021. The Guidelines aim to provide practical support for solar and wind energy devel-opments to effectively manage risks and improve biodiversity and ecosystem service outcomes. They are industry-focused and can be applied across the whole project development life cycle, from early planning through to decommissioning and repow-ering, using the mitigation hierarchy as a clear framework for planning and implementation.\nIncluding bibliographic references.\nTranslation arranged by EPLO Institute for Sustainable Development, Greece.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9100221395492554}
+{"content": "While the Covid-19 pandemic is proving to be one of the most challenging times in modern history, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity swiftly adapted its awareness and fundraising campaigns and has achieved a number of positive outcomes. Fundraising and Marketing Director, Emma Gray writes\nAfter being required to temporarily close its charity shops, cancel its fundraising events calendar and pause face-to-face fundraising within the six Midlands counties covered by the service, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity was facing a potential drop in fundraising income of up to 48 per cent during 2020/21. The fundraising team, therefore, knew the importance of proactively responding to the pandemic, which included the need to diversify the way it raises awareness and funds for its vital importance of its lifesaving service.\nIn order to proactively manage the impact the adverse economic environment created by the pandemic; resource has been centred on defending key income streams. The goal has been to protect sustainable sources, for example, committed giving. This has involved targeted lottery ‘upgrade’ campaigns, within current membership, to increase plays to support with re-addressing the attrition levels. Additionally, recruitment via online activity has achieved positive results which is great to share with you, particularly during UK Charity Week.\nThe charity’s annual Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival, which attracts over 3,500 motorbikers alongside a further 6,500 festival attendees was the first event to be postponed. To retain momentum in support from this key audience, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity launched the first-ever Virtual Bike4Life Ride Out. The proactive campaign encouraging bikers to send pictures with their beloved motorbikes, which were all brought together to form a virtual ‘ride out’ video on social media. The originality of the idea led to retained support from bikers, with the majority donating their entry fee and rebooking for 2021. This meant the charity retained over £22,000 of event income and continues to receive incredible levels of support from the biking community.\nFurthermore, on hearing that demand for the charity’s vitally important service was continuing to rise while fundraising levels dropped, local lad and radio presenter Richie Anderson lent his support and hosted a virtual quiz to encourage support and raise awareness of key messages shared by the charity. Richie helped the charity to further engage with supporters and created a memorable evening for everyone involved.\nWithin the local communities across the Midlands, the charity is supported by over 200 volunteers, with a proportion of whom are in the vulnerable category. As the welfare of the organisation’s family of volunteers is of utmost importance, members of the charity team made regular contact with each volunteer, ensuring they had everything they needed while isolating at home. This action helped boost the mental health of the charity’s volunteers and the charity teams too, creating a positive environment for all.\nAdditionally, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Sky Champs Education Programme offers Key Stage 1&2 children National Curriculum-based worksheets using the pre-hospital service as practical examples for maths, writing and comprehension exercises. The packs were originally sent to schools, but when they had to close, there was a timely opportunity to further support the community. Supporters were offered worksheets for homeschooling activities and were a great success as parents were desperate to give kids something fun, engaging, yet educational to do.\nOver 300 packs were issued to parents and schools for virtual sessions. Furthermore, due to the exposure generated, corporate partner M6toll extended its support of the charity this year and donated a further £15,000.\nMoving forward, activity is being concentrated on brand reach and profile more broadly, via online channels and platforms. For example, fulfilling the charity’s education and corporate programme by using online channels, for example undertaking bleed control and CPR training programmes through Zoom.\nIn summary, while the pandemic has proved to be one of the charity’s greatest challenges, a great number of positive outcomes have been achieved. Connections with the communities the organisation serves have been further strengthened, and additional funds were raised through new initiatives, proving the support for this critically important local charity remains strong.\nFor more information on Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, you can visit midlandsairambulance.com.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5957873463630676}
+{"content": "Solutions\nCrisis and Resilience Navigate the unexpected and emerge stronger\nCrisis and Resilience helps organizations assess and monitor risks that could cause crises, prevent and avoid crises when possible, and establish response plans for potential crises as well as intelligently design processes, standards and delivery of services to architect a robust organization and its technology services to be able to withstand operational stresses, cyber-attacks and constant change.\nDeloitte’s Crisis and Resilience services span the entire crisis lifecycle, helping clients identify, assess, prevent, prepare, respond to and recover from crises.\nWe offer: Crisis Preparedness– We help organizations prepare for high-consequence events that have the potential to seriously disrupt operations, damage reputations, and destroy shareholder value. Specifically, we help clients identify and assess risks that pose significant threats to the business, prepare documented crisis plans and processes, create remediation activities resulting from tests of plans, as well as additional services targeted at organizational crisis readiness. Crisis Response– We deploy experienced professionals to support organizations in crisis, particularly in the immediate aftermath of a major event. We augment the client’s crisis response team to assist with data-gathering and reporting to manage the demands of responding to events in real-time. Using our professional resources, or through partnerships with PR firms, clients receive advice and assistance with post-crisis communications, including help in navigating traditional and social media to pre-empt or respond to major reputation threats. Crisis Recovery– We help organizations that have been through a crisis assess the effectiveness of their response and we provide advice as the organization looks to recover its reputation and seize new opportunities. Additionally, our work includes coordinating long-term recovery strategies such as claims management, compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and improved media/public/government relations communications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.885045051574707}
+{"content": "Now that the weather is starting to warm up, you can make plans for home improvement projects. If you've got plaster on the walls of your home, now's a good time to conduct a thorough inspection. Plaster can sustain serious damage, especially where age and extreme weather exposure are concerned. Unfortunately, if plaster damage isn't repaired quickly, it can lead to structural damage, especially if the damage allows moisture to soak through to the frame of your home. If you're not sure that your home needs fresh plaster, read the list provided below. If you recognise any of the issues described here, contact a residential plastering contractor as soon as possible.\nYou've Seen Visible Cracks\nWhen you inspect the plaster on your home, the first thing you want to do is check for cracks. Small cracks in the plaster aren't necessarily an issue that you need to worry about, especially if they don't form a network. However, if you have a network of cracks throughout your plaster, or if the cracks are wide, you need to contact a contractor right away. Large cracks, or networks of cracks, should be repaired in a timely manner.\nYour Plaster Is Peeling Away\nIf the inspection of your plaster identifies areas that are peeling away, you should schedule a professional inspection right away. Peeling often occurs when plaster cracks aren't repaired quickly enough. Unfortunately, peeling can leave your home exposed to moisture damage and pest infestations. That's why it's important for you to contact a plastering contractor as soon as you notice any of the plaster peeling off your home.\nYou've Seen Plaster Bubbles\nIf you've inspected the plaster on your home and you've discovered areas that have bubbled, it's time to take immediate action. Those bubbles are a sign that your plaster has been exposed to water. In fact, there's a good chance that there's a water leak somewhere behind the wall. Unfortunately, moisture bubbles can increase the risk for mold growth. Not only that, but if the damage isn't repaired, you could see your plaster chip away from your home. To avoid additional damage, contact a plastering contractor at the first sign of plaster bubbles.\nYour Plaster Has Soft Spots\nFinally, if you tried to repair the plaster damage on your own and now you've discovered soft spots, you should hire a plastering contractor as soon as possible. This is especially true if it's been a few days since you completed the plastering. Soft spots that are still present after adequate drying time are a sign that the plaster wasn't mixed properly prior to application. If that's the case, the plaster won't dry properly. You need to hire a plastering contractor to repair the damage.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7635501623153687}
+{"content": "Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:\nhttp://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/23327\nTitle: Reactive power optimization in integrated electricity and gas systems Authors: Zhao, P\nGu, C\nXiang, Y\nZhang, X\nShen, Y\nLi, S\nKeywords: data-driven optimization;distributionally robust optimization (DRO);integrated electricity and gas system (IEGS);two-stage framework;Volt/VAR optimization Issue Date: 28-May-2020 Publisher: IEEE Citation: Zhao, P., Gu, C., Xiang, Y., Zhang, X., Shen, Y. and Li, S. (2021) 'Reactive power optimization in integrated electricity and gas systems', IEEE Systems Journal, 15 (2), pp. 2744 - 2754. doi: 10.1109/JSYST.2020.2992583. Abstract: Volt/VAR optimization (VVO) is one important operation in distribution systems to maintain acceptable voltage profiles. However, the high penetration of renewable generation poses severe challenges to VVO, leading to voltage deviation and fluctuation. This is further complicated by the growing coupling between the electricity and natural gas systems. To resolve the unacceptable voltage deviation under energy system interdependency, this article proposes a cooptimization of VVO for an integrated electricity and gas system (IEGS) with uncertain renewable generation. A two-stage data-driven distributionally robust optimization is developed to model the coordinated optimization problem, which determines the two-stage VVO and operation schemes with dispatch and corrective adjustment through active power regulation and reactive power support in both day-ahead and real-time stage. A semidefinite programming is reformulated to ensure the tractability and the proposed problem is solved by a constraint generation framework. Simulation studies are conducted on a 33-bus-6-node IEGS. Case studies demonstrate that the interdependency between electricity and gas systems reduces the significant operation cost and voltage rise. It, thus, can benefit integrated system operators with a powerful operation tool to manage the systems with fewer costs but integrate more renewable energy while maintaining the high supply quality. URI: https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/23327 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSYST.2020.2992583 ISSN: 1932-8184 Appears in Collections: Dept of Electronic and Computer Engineering Research Papers\nItems in BURA are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5022310018539429}
+{"content": "CELA, has submitted a letter in response to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (CNSC) Revised Notice of Hearing in Writing dated May 4, 2021 requesting comments on an application from Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) for a licence amendment to authorize activities related to the production and possession of Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station (DNGS).\nThis webinar explores questions around consent and willingness in the context of the very long term challenge of nuclear waste. Who decides? And who decides who the decision-makers are?\nIn the quest to produce greener and more efficient energy, we cannot overlook the lifecycle impacts of energy production and their potential interactions with existing systemic inequities. Case in point, is nuclear power, which has been largely presented as a clean form of energy. However, the entire life cycle of nuclear energy production—from uranium mining to radioactive waste storage—must be considered. There are health risks and costs along the way, and already vulnerable people risk continue to risk bear them under the status quo.\nThe Local Government in Pinawa, Manitoba (home to the Whiteshell nuclear reactor) is in the process of seeking approval for a “Small Modular Nuclear Reactor” to be sited at Pinawa with the intention of providing electrical power to the town, in…\nWinnipeg City Council voted in favour of a resolution supporting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) following a youth-led initiative advocating for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons’ (ICAN) Cities Appeal. Winnipeg joins Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Victoria, Montréal and nine other Canadian municipalities in endorsing the ICAN Cities Appeal.\nSubmissions from the Canadian Environmental Law Association on Canada’s update of its radioactive waste policy. Authored by: Theresa McClenaghan CELA Submission to National Radioactive Waste Policy Review May 31 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5474792122840881}
+{"content": "Abstract\nLarge-scale genome-wide association results are typically obtained from a fixed-effects meta-analysis of GWAS summary statistics from multiple studies spanning different regions and/or time periods. This approach averages the estimated effects of genetic variants across studies. In case genetic effects are heterogeneous across studies, the statistical power of a GWAS and the predictive accuracy of polygenic scores are attenuated, contributing to the so-called 'missing heritability'. Here, we describe the online Meta-GWAS Accuracy and Power (MetaGAP) calculator (available at www.devlaming.eu) which quantifies this attenuation based on a novel multi-study framework. By means of simulation studies, we show that under a wide range of genetic architectures, the statistical power and predictive accuracy provided by this calculator are accurate. We compare the predictions from the MetaGAP calculator with actual results obtained in the GWAS literature. Specifically, we use genomic-relatedness-matrix restricted maximum likelihood to estimate the SNP heritability and cross-study genetic correlation of height, BMI, years of education, and self-rated health in three large samples. These estimates are used as input parameters for the MetaGAP calculator. Results from the calculator suggest that cross-study heterogeneity has led to attenuation of statistical power and predictive accuracy in recent large-scale GWAS efforts on these traits (e.g., for years of education, we estimate a relative loss of 51-62% in the number of genome-wide significant loci and a relative loss in polygenic score R2 of 36-38%). Hence, cross-study heterogeneity contributes to the missing heritability.\nKeywords Data Accuracy Genome-Wide Association Study Humans Journal Article Meta-Analysis as Topic Software", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5498071908950806}
+{"content": "Introduction\nAdministrators of UWM HR related shadow and supplemental systems are reminded that the data contained within these systems are public records per Wisconsin’s Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. 16.61.\nWisconsin’s Statutes make it clear that administrators are responsible for proper management, retention, and disposition of these records, including ensuring the continued authenticity and accessibility of electronic records, and managing data security.\nAdditionally, these records may also be subject to Wis. Stat. 19.31-19.39 (Open Records Law), which allows residents of Wisconsin to request access to public records, and which requires public agencies to provide that access in a timely manner. Inability to provide access to public records may bring legal or financial penalties to the University.\nShadow Systems\n“Shadow Systems” are non-UW System applications, which extract data from UWS common systems, but are not intended as the “official system of record.” As a result, these systems’ data are generally considered “convenience copies” for the purposes of open records requests; administrators may usually refer requestors to the main HRS system.\nIt is important to note that even if data in shadow systems are “out-of-synchronization” with the data in HRS, system administrators may still be responsible for producing accurate records and reports on the data as represented in their system. Additionally, confidentiality and data security requirements still apply to records contained within shadow systems.\nIt is recommended that shadow systems be made fully compatible with HRS as early as is reasonably possible, to mitigate potential security or records access issues that may arise.\nSupplemental Systems\nA “Supplemental System” is a locally-supported application or process which is dependent upon a common system-of-record as a data-source, but which also performs additional “value-added” creation, augmentation or modification of that data, to add important context or decision-supporting information, beyond what is held in the common system.\nSupplemental systems’ data are considered to be public records for the purposes of open records requests; administrators are responsible for management of, providing access to, and appropriate protection and disposition of records held within these systems.\nThese records may or may not already be associated with a “Records Retention and Disposition Authority (RRDA),” also known as “records schedules,” which provides retention guidance and legally sanctions the destruction or archiving of records at the end of their active life, as appropriate.\nIf no records schedule exists, system administrators should work with UWM Records Management to develop and approve an appropriate RRDA. The Wisconsin Public Records board approves new RRDAs 4 times per year. For a partial list of active UWM RRDAs, see:\nWhat is a Records Schedule?\nRecords schedules, or Records Retention and Disposition Authorities (RRDAs), dictate to offices throughout the state of Wisconsin how long to keep their records (called the retention period) and what to do with those records once that time has passed (called the disposition instructions). UWM produces many records which are scheduled under general records schedules, which are RRDAs which cover record types produced by multiple offices.\nSome units at UWM may also be covered by specific records schedules, which dictate retention and disposition of records for that office only. Under Wisconsin state law, records may not be destroyed unless they have been scheduled under an approved RRDA.\nAll records schedules sunset, or expire, after 10 years, at which point their associated records groups must be re-scheduled.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6238347291946411}
+{"content": "Most of us have been living with a myth that regular brushing and flushing our teeth is enough for strong teeth for lifelong. However, it’s time for us to wake up and know the truth that we don’t want to accept. It’s an adult or a child, regular dental check-up is essential for strong and healthy teeth. It is also an essential key to avoid those dental emergencies in our lives. This is the reason that sometimes we need rush to dundas dental clinic when the problem get worse and we didn’t even had a clue about it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8312932848930359}
+{"content": "ABSTRACT: Microplastic particles (<5 mm) are ubiquitous throughout global marine ecosystems, including the deep sea. Ingestion of microplastics and other anthropogenic microparticles is reported in diverse marine taxa across trophic levels. Trophic transfer, or the movement of microplastics across trophic levels, is reported in laboratory studies but not yet widely measured in marine food webs. The Monterey Bay submarine canyon ecosystem contains a well-studied, known deep-sea food web in which to examine the trophic fate of microplastics. We measured microplastic abundance across 17 genera spanning approximately 5 trophic levels and a diversity of feeding behaviors. Samples were collected using remotely operated vehicles and oblique midwater trawls, and gut contents of all individuals examined (n = 157) were analyzed for microplastic abundance and other anthropogenic particles greater than 100 µm using stereo microscopy. Microparticles were analyzed with Raman spectroscopy to confirm material type. Anthropogenic particles were found in all genera examined, across crustacean, fish, mollusk, and gelatinous organisms, in amounts ranging from 0 to 24 particles per individual. There was no significant relationship between microplastic amount and fish trophic level, suggesting that the trophic transfer of microparticles is not occurring. Body size was positively correlated with microplastic abundance across all taxa. The fish genus\nScomber sp. drove this relationship, suggesting higher microparticle abundance in mobile individuals with broad horizontal distributions. Future work should examine physiological pathways for microplastic transport within organisms (e.g. excretion, accumulation on gills, internal translocation of particles) and between organisms within shared habitats to more fully understand the fate of microplastics within aquatic food webs.\nKEY WORDS: Monterey Bay · Trophic ecology · Marine food web · Raman spectroscopy · Deep pelagic · Ingestion · Body size\nFull text in pdf format Supplementary material Cite this article as: Hamilton BM, Rochman CM, Hoellein TJ, Robison BH, Van Houtan KS, Choy CA\n(2021) Prevalence of microplastics and anthropogenic debris within a deep-sea food web. Mar Ecol Prog Ser 675:23-33. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps13846\nExport citation\nMail this link -\nContents Mailing Lists - RSS\nFacebook - Tweet - linkedIn", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8131458759307861}
+{"content": "[ad_1]\nA key U.S. Home subcommittee will maintain a landmark listening to subsequent week about federal cannabis reform, a pivotal step in doubtlessly advancing laws that’s supposed to guard state-legal marijuana companies.\n“Marijuana Legal guidelines in America: Racial Justice and the Want for Reform” is believed to be the primary congressional listening to in historical past to look at cannabis within the context of ending the federal authorities’s prohibition of the plant.\nThe Home Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Safety is scheduled to carry the listening to July 10.\n“On the subject of ending federal prohibition, the connection between enterprise and social justice are linked on the hip,” Neal Levine, CEO of the Hashish Commerce Federation (CTF), advised\nMarijuana Enterprise Every day.\nLevine plans to testify on the listening to concerning the challenges of inconsistent federal and state cannabis legal guidelines. He’s certainly one of 4 witnesses invited to testify, having been invited by Republican members of the committee.\nCTF has been lobbying laborious for the STATES Act, which might shield state-legal cannabis companies from federal interference.\nLevine famous that various key reform payments such because the STATES Act have been assigned to the highly effective Judiciary committee. The “Marijuana Legal guidelines in America” listening to marks the start of the method to probably advance these payments out of that committee to the complete Home, he added.\nJudiciary Committee chair Jerrold Nadler, a Democrat from New York, is predicted to introduce his personal marijuana laws. It’s unclear whether or not Nadler’s panel additionally will embrace the STATES Act.\nJeff Smith will be reached at [email protected]\n[ad_2]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6794350147247314}
+{"content": "To refer to this page use:\nhttp://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/pr18g4f\nAbstract: Implantable and wearable medical devices (IWMDs) are commonly used for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating various medical conditions. A general trend in these medical devices is toward increased functional complexity, software programmability, and connectivity to body area networks (BANs). However, as IWMDs become more 'intelligent,' they also become less trustworthy - less reliable and more prone to attacks. Various shortcomings - hardware failures, software errors, wireless attacks, malware and software exploits, and side-channel attacks - could undermine the trustworthiness of IWMDs and BANs. While these concerns have been recognized for some time, recent demonstrations of security attacks on commercial products, e.g., pacemakers and insulin pumps, have elevated medical device security from the realm of theoretical possibility to an immediate concern. The trustworthiness of IWMDs must be addressed aggressively and proactively due to the potential for catastrophic consequences. Conventional fault tolerance and information security solutions, e.g., redundancy and cryptography, that have been employed in general-purpose and embedded computing systems cannot be applied to many IWMDs due to their extreme size and power constraints and unique usage models. While several recent efforts address defense of IWMDs against specific security attacks, a holistic strategy that considers all concerns and types of threats is required. This paper discusses trustworthiness concerns in IWMDs and BANs through a comprehensive identification and analysis of potential threats and, for each threat, provides a discussion of the merits and inadequacies of current solutions. Publication Date: 6-Jun-2014 Electronic Publication Date: 6-Jun-2014 Citation: Zhang, M, Raghunathan, A, Jha, NK. (2014). Trustworthiness of medical devices and body area networks. Proceedings of the IEEE, 102 (1174 - 1188. doi:10.1109/JPROC.2014.2322103 DOI: doi:10.1109/JPROC.2014.2322103 Pages: 1174 - 1188 Type of Material: Journal Article Journal/Proceeding Title: Proceedings of the IEEE Version: Final published version. Article is made available in OAR by the publisher's permission or policy.\nItems in OAR@Princeton are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6165409088134766}
+{"content": "Rokia Ballo is a Science and Technology Studies (STS) researcher whose work focuses on the ways science for policy, science advisory systems and politics intersect with social inequality. She recently completed her MSc in STS at University College London (UCL) and won both the STS course prize and Kathleen Lonsdale dissertation prize. She will begin her PhD at UCL’s STS department this autumn. Rokia is also interested in inclusive practice within science communication. She is Co-Chair of Science London (nominated for an ITV National Diversity Award 2021) who deliver workshops and resources for scientists and communicators to employ equitable practice in their work. She is committed to developing polyvocal and decolonial narratives of science that take us beyond academic institutions and centre equity and social justice.\nEngaging the Excluded\nHow did we get here and where do we go? A follow-up discussion.\nThe need for scientists to effectively communicate and engage the public with science has never been clearer than today. However, ensuring communication and engagement are delivered equitably remains a challenge.\nThe literature suggests that despite calls to democratise science and much theorising on how this might be achieved from those within science communication and public engagement, in practice their activities are often criticized for reinforcing patterns of exclusion found in wider society which particularly impact marginalized groups at risk of other forms of social exclusion. As the world continues to turn its attention to issues of inequality, so has the scientific community, with many already attempting to break down barriers to accessing science and foster inclusive engagement.\nThis session will discuss and highlight examples of how inclusive practice is being employed across a range of geographies and cultural contexts: sharing key learnings from each speaker to suggest how we might better engage the excluded with science moving forward.\nTogether with the researcher and host of the session, Rokia Ballo, Falling Walls Engage has created a perspective review and short film of the same name. Have a look here.\nPUBLIC TALK ON ZOOM. PLEASE REGISTER.\nThis is a digital event. If you would like to attend, please book your spot\nhere. Access to the event will be provided by the organiser. Rokia Ballo\nThe Voice of Health Services Research (HSR)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6872184872627258}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIt is now generally acknowledged that the functioning of the cardiovascular system is determined in large part by attitudes, emotions, anxiety and distress [1]. Resulting clinical implications include the use of behavioral and psychological interventions during cardiac rehabilitation in order to achieve relaxation [2], which can be defined as a state of physiological distension aimed at re-balancing changes deriving from distressful conditions. Relaxation techniques and hypnosis have become particularly relevant in treatment programs aimed at stress management and homeostatic rebalancing, since a continuous state of arousal can, in the long run, result in damage or dysfunction cardiovascular system. Many authors, however, argue that techniques aimed at achieving a relaxation condition can be considered elective in the treatment of cardiovascular disease [3]-[6].\nASJC Scopus subject areas Medicine(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9235689043998718}
+{"content": "It was not until later\n…show more content…\nFrancis Quinn reinforces this through stating “Most recently, Freeport-McMoRan and Intel have made changes to CEO compensation with overall financial and sustainability performance in mind.” CEO compensation varies in a numerous different ways from salary, stock options, performance based bonuses. While some of these metrics they are being measured on are safety and environment records according to Ross Kerber at Reuters. So we are going to evaluate a long term and short term compensation for CEOs with a short term compensation variable being there Salary and the CEOs shareholder return on their stock options being a long term compensation. While in 2010 Mindy S. Lubber states Intel, National Grid and Xcel Energy are all companies focusing on compensating through sustainability. While Intel has opened this compensation to every employee. National Grid claims to speak about sustainability at every executive meeting and is tied into their compensation and the same goes for Xcel Energy. This in its sell shows that there is a significant push for employees and CEOs to strive for these sustainability", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8919732570648193}
+{"content": "81% of finance execs say blockchain has gone mainstream: Survey\nBlockchain, the underlying expertise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), has already gained mainstream reputation, based on world finance executives polled by Big Four auditing agency Deloitte.\nAccording to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Blockchain Survey, 81% of the monetary companies trade (FSI) executives imagine that blockchain expertise is “broadly scalable” and has achieved mainstream adoption.\nReleased final Friday, the report queried 1,280 FSI professionals primarily based in Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. The survey lined normal FSI cohort respondents who had “at least a general understanding” of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, in addition to “FSI Pioneers,” or these respondents who’ve already deployed blockchain instruments into their enterprise or manufacturing.\nSome 73% of survey respondents expressed considerations that their agency would lose a chance for aggressive benefit if they don’t undertake blockchain or digital belongings. Among the FSI Pioneers subset, as many as 97% of respondents indicated that blockchain functions are essential for his or her enterprise to remain aggressive.\nDespite the survey pinpointing the FSI’s bullish stance on blockchain and digital belongings, 71% of survey respondents indicated that cybersecurity is the best barrier to wider digital asset adoption. Among the FSI Pioneers, 73% of respondents specified regulatory limitations because the principal impediment hindering crypto adoption. Among total respondents, 65% described the present legacy monetary infrastructure as the best obstacle to mainstream blockchain adoption.\n“In the last year, we’ve seen a significant shift in how the global financial ecosystem is thinking about new business models fueled by digital assets, and how this is playing a meaningful role in financial infrastructure,” Deloitte Consulting principal Linda Pawczuk said. The survey showed that the foundation of banking has been “fundamentally outlived,” she added.\nAccording to Deloitte’s last year’s Global Blockchain Survey, nearly 40% of respondents from major global technology companies had blockchain in production, with almost 90% believing that blockchain would become more important in the next three years.\nAdditional reporting by Samuel Haig.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9310106039047241}
+{"content": "Destigmatize mental health: athletes October 7, 2021\nWhat do you think about when the word “athlete” comes to mind? Committed, dedicated, strong, hardworking. Yet, there is a specific term that is rarely associated with athletes, because it is assumed that it is functioning well all of the time: mental health.\nIt has impacted well-known people, like\nSimone Biles, the face of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team and arguably the most decorated active gymnast in the world. Entering the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo this summer, friends, family, teammates, and the rest of the world prepared to watch Biles with expectations of high achievement. The idea of this was an incredible mental strain, as she felt the “weight of the world” on her shoulders. As a result, she decided to withdraw from the team competition until her health improved. Despite this obstacle, after her first competition following the hiatus, Biles earned a bronze medal.\nRegardless, she did not escape the criticism of her controversial departure. American conservative activist\nCharlie Kirk discussed her decision on his “The Charlie Kirk Show” podcast.\n“We are raising a generation of weak people like Simone Biles,” Kirk said.\nEven\nNaomi Osaka, the first Asian player in the world to hold the top ranking in singles tennis, recently announced that she is taking a break from the game after struggling with her mental health.\n“I feel like for me recently when I win, I don’t feel happy,” Osaka said during a post-match interview following a loss against\nLeylah Fernandez. “I feel more like a relief. And then when I lose, I feel very sad. I don’t think that’s normal.”\nDuring the match, she appeared visibly discouraged and frustrated, especially when losing the second-set tiebreak as she threw her racket and ball to the ground.\nThese instances are frequently placed on the backburner of overall health. More often than not, an injury is associated with physical breaks, sprains, and bruises compared to psychological troubles. Someone obviously couldn’t play with a sprained ankle, but a mental health condition is equally incapacitating. Though, people don’t acknowledge the disability it can cause.\nIf cases of athletes struggling with mental health issues are constantly reappearing, how many others are secretly coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and other similar challenges? In the public eye, especially after the challenging quarantine, it is okay to be struggling and reach out even though it may be uncomfortable to personally acknowledge a mental health issue. We as a society need to sign the cast on emotional struggles just like we sign a cast holding broken bones together.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7890122532844543}
+{"content": "A booster dose enhances immunogenicity of the COVID-19 vaccine candidate ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 in aged mice. Silva-Cayetano A., Foster WS., Innocentin S., Belij-Rammerstorfer S., Spencer AJ., Burton OT., Fra-Bidó S., Le Lee J., Thakur N., Conceicao C., Wright D., Barrett J., Evans-Bailey N., Noble C., Bailey D., Liston A., Gilbert SC., Lambe T., Linterman MA.\nBackground: The spread of SARS-CoV-2 has caused a worldwide pandemic that has affected almost every aspect of human life. The development of an effective COVID-19 vaccine could limit the morbidity and mortality caused by infection and may enable the relaxation of social-distancing measures. Age is one of the most significant risk factors for poor health outcomes after SARS-CoV-2 infection; therefore, it is desirable that any new vaccine candidates elicit a robust immune response in older adults. Methods: Here, we use in-depth immunophenotyping to characterize the innate and adaptive immune response induced upon intramuscular administration of the adenoviral vectored ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD-1222) COVID-19 vaccine candidate in mice. Findings: A single vaccination generates spike-specific Th1 cells, Th1-like Foxp3+ regulatory T cells, polyfunctional spike-specific CD8+ T cells. and granzyme-B-producing CD8 effectors. Spike-specific IgG and IgM are generated from both the early extrafollicular antibody response and the T follicular helper cell-supported germinal center reaction, which is associated with the production of virus-neutralizing antibodies. A single dose of this vaccine generated a similar type of immune response in aged mice but of a reduced magnitude than in younger mice. We report that a second dose enhances the immune response to this vaccine in aged mice. Conclusions: This study shows that ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 induces both cellular and humoral immunity in adult and aged mice and suggests a prime-boost strategy is a rational approach to enhance immunogenicity in older persons. Funding: This study was supported by BBSRC, Lister institute of Preventative Medicine, EPSRC VaxHub, and Innovate UK.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5900851488113403}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground: Despite a well-recognised burden of disabling physical symptoms compounded by co-morbidities, psychological distress and social isolation, the needs of people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are typically poorly addressed.\nAim: To assess the effectiveness of interventions designed to deliver holistic care for people with severe COPD.\nMethods: We searched 11 biomedical databases, three trial repositories (January 1990-March 2012; no language restrictions) and contacted international experts to locate published, unpublished and in-progress randomised controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) that investigated holistic interventions to support patients with severe COPD in any healthcare context. The primary outcome was health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Quality assessment and data extraction followed Cochrane Collaboration methodology. We used a piloted data extraction sheet and undertook narrative synthesis.\nResults: From 2,866 potentially relevant papers, we identified three trials: two RCTs (from United States and Australia), and one CCT (from Thailand): total 216 patients. Risk of bias was assessed as moderate in two studies and high in the third. All the interventions were led by nurses acting in a co-ordinating role (e.g. facilitating community support in Thailand, providing case-management in the USA, or co-ordinating inpatient care in Australia). HRQoL improved significantly in the Thai CCT compared to the (very limited) usual care (p < 0.001), in two sub-domains in the American trial, but showed no significant changes in the Australian trial. Exercise tolerance, dyspnoea, and satisfaction with care also improved in the Thai trial.\nConclusions: Some 15 years after reports first highlighted the unmet needs of people with severe COPD, we have been unable to find robust trial evidence about interventions that can address those needs. There is an urgent need to develop and evaluate holistic care interventions designed improve HRQoL for people with severe COPD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6327651739120483}
+{"content": "Fast and Efficient Fc-Specific Photoaffinity Labeling To Produce Antibody–DNA Conjugates\njournal contributionposted on 25.10.2019, 16:33 by Christiane Stiller, Hooman Aghelpasand, Tobias Frick, Kristina Westerlund, Afshin Ahmadian, Amelie Eriksson Karlström\nAntibody–DNA conjugates are powerful tools for DNA-assisted protein analysis. Growing usage of these methods demands efficient production of high-quality conjugates. We developed an easy and fast synthesis route yielding covalent antibody–DNA conjugates with a defined conjugation site and low batch-to-batch variability. We utilize the Z domain from protein A, containing the unnatural amino acid 4-benzoylphenylalanine (BPA) for photoaffinity labeling of the antibodies’ Fc region. Z(\nxBPA) domains are C-terminally modified with triple-glycine (G 3)-modified DNA-oligonucleotides via enzymatic Sortase A coupling. We show reliable modification of the most commonly used IgG’s. To prove our conjugates’ functionality, we detected antibody–antigen binding events in an assay called Droplet Barcode Sequencing for Protein analysis (DBS-Pro). It confirms not only retained functionality for both conjugate parts but also the potential of using DBS-Pro for quantifying protein abundances. As intermediates are easily storable and our approach is modular, it offers a convenient strategy for screening various antibody–DNA conjugates using the same starting material.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.93592369556427}
+{"content": "Bitcoin (BTC) has been moving upwards since bouncing on June 22. So far, it has managed to reach a local high of $36,623 on June 29.\nHowever, BTC has failed to reclaim several important resistance levels. In addition, technical indicators do not indicate a bullish reversal is in the cards.\nBitcoin rebound\nBTC rebounded considerably during the week of June 21-28. It reached a low of $28,805 but created a long lower wick (green). It proceeded to reach a close above the $32,600 horizontal support area. This area is crucial because BTC hasn’t reached a close below it since the beginning of the year, though some wicks have breached it.\nThe weekly close was a hammer candlestick, which is often seen as a bullish sign.\nDespite the close above horizontal support, technical indicators are still bearish. The MACD is decreasing and negative, the RSI has fallen below 50, and the Stochastic oscillator has made a bearish cross (red icons).\nTherefore, the bounce is not sufficient to confirm a reversal.\nBTC still trading in a range\nThe daily chart provides a somewhat mixed outlook. BTC seems to be trading in a range between $31,400 and $40,550. It has been doing so since the initial drop on May 19. It bounced at the support area on June 22 and has been moving upwards since.\nOn one hand, the upward movement was preceded by very significant bullish divergence in the MACD signal line, the RSI, and the Stochastic oscillator.\nHowever, none of the three currently has a bullish reading. The MACD signal line is still negative, the RSI is below 50, and the Stochastic oscillator has made a bearish cross.\nWhile BTC is roughly halfway to the resistance area of $40,557, it has decreased sharply today and is in the process of creating a bearish engulfing candlestick. Doing so would likely confirm that the trend is bearish.\nWave count\nThe long-term wave count is not yet entirely clear.\nWhile bitcoin has clearly been on a downward trend since April 14, it’s not yet certain if the downward movement ended on June 22 (green icon), or if BTC is still in the fifth and final wave of a bearish impulse (black count).\nWhile the former would suggest that the bottom is in, the latter would indicate that the price could continue decreasing towards $23,600 and potentially $19,800.\nA closer look at the movement supports the bearish scenario.\nThe ongoing upward movement looks like an A-B-C corrective structure (red). There are two main reasons for this:\nThe overlap between the upward movement and the rejection (red line). The move ended at a confluence of Fib resistance levels; the 0.618 Fib retracement level (black) and the 1:1 A:C target (red).\nTherefore, it’s more likely that BTC has yet to reach its low and that another downward movement will follow.\nDisclaimer\nAll the information contained on our website is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. Any action the reader takes upon the information found on our website is strictly at their own risk.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8735389113426208}
+{"content": "Are you struggling with a health condition, or are you simply looking to optimize your health and quality of life? After considering your goals, preferences, and history, we will create a personalized nutrition plan using science-based recommendations to help you feel your best.\nWhether you’re looking to stock your kitchen with specific foods, or just trying to understand what the grocery store has to offer you, I can be your guide! While we tour the store together, we will spend time going through your list of concerns so you can feel confident about your food choices.\nNeed valuable content for you, your clients, or employees? As a credible professional and nutrition enthusiast, I translate evidence-based nutrition research into practical terms in blogs, articles, or ghost-writing projects. I also combine my passion for health with my love for nutrition education to create and provide presentations for small or large groups.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8290396332740784}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe augment the Nash bargaining solution by fairness ideals in order to predict the outcomes of unstructured bargaining after the individual production of a joint surplus. If production depends on individual effort, talent, and luck, fairness ideals might be based on the accountability principle. In a lab experiment with real production and unstructured bargaining, we investigate subjects’ fairness ideals, their bargaining behaviour, and the outcomes of the bargaining process. As impartial spectators, about 75% of the subjects hold meritocratic or libertarian fairness ideals. However, these ideals do not affect their bargaining behaviour which is strongly opportunistic. Therefore the fairness-augmented Nash solution with opportunistic fairness ideals predicts the bargaining outcome best.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.659639835357666}
+{"content": "Samenvatting\nObjective\nSeropositive arthralgia patients (SAP) are at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This prospective study aimed to determine whether altered peripheral regulatory T-cells (Tregs) and defined subsets, besides a broadened anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) response, may qualify as biomarkers for RA development in SAP.\nMethods\nThirty-four consecutive SAP were prospectively assessed every 6 months for minimally 2 years. At inclusion, peripheral Treg (CD4(+)CD25(+)FoxP3(+)) numbers and subsets, defined as CD45RA(+)FoxP3(low) naive Tregs (Fr I), CD45RA(-)FoxP3(high) activated Tregs (Fr II) and CD45RA(-)FoxP3(low) non-Tregs (Fr III), were compared to age-and sex-matched healthy controls (HC, n = 16) and treatment-naive RA patients (n = 12). SAP that developed RA were compared to non-switchers and analyzed for Treg numbers and Treg subsets at inclusion. Also, Treg numbers and subsets were compared in switched SAP before and at diagnosis. To assess the ACPA repertoire, IgG and IgA reactivity was measured against citrullinated peptides from fibrinogen, alpha-enolase and vimentin.\nResults\nTreg numbers were similar between HC, SAP and RA patients. Although the bonafide Treg subsets Fr I and Fr II were comparable between groups, Fr III was increased in SAP compared to HC (p = 0.01). Fourteen (41%) SAP developed RA during follow-up. Their Treg numbers and subsets were comparable to non-switched SAP. At RA diagnosis, Treg numbers in switched SAP were similar to 6 months before. Switched SAP displayed a more diverse IgG ACPA repertoire compared to non-switched SAP (p = 0.046) and showed more IgA reactivity than non-switched SAP reaching significance for Fib1 only (p = 0.047).\nConclusion\nNumbers of Total Treg and bonafide Treg subsets are not indicative for RA development in SAP, opposed to the ACPA repertoire.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8051477670669556}
+{"content": "Positive development for Pakistan’s future economic outlook Shares\nISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s economic growth rebounded to 3.9% in fiscal year (FY) 2021 (ending 30 June 2021) and is expected to reach 4.0% in FY2022 as business activity gradually resumes in the second year of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report on Wednesday.\nAccording to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Update, ADB’s annual flagship economic publication, Pakistan’s economy is expected to continue recovering in FY2022, supported by stronger private investment, improving business activity, a steady vaccine rollout, and economic stimulus measures for FY2022. Yet, significant uncertainty clouds the economic outlook over the course of the pandemic in Pakistan and worldwide.\n“Pakistan’s economy is on the path to recovery, supported by promising growth in the industry and services sectors,” said ADB Country Director for Pakistan Yong Ye. “The continued rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program, structural reforms, and the expansion of social protection programs are all key to ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth. Fiscal incentives and policies to boost export competitiveness, bolster the performance of the manufacturing sector, and augment private investment will continue to play an instrumental role in strengthening the economic outlook.”\nPakistan’s economic growth in FY2021 was supported by improved COVID-19 containment strategies through the second and third waves of infections and continued accommodative fiscal and monetary policies that accelerated the recovery across all sectors. Growth in industry, predominantly construction and small-scale manufacturing, and services are forecast to improve in FY2022. Agriculture is also expected to continue supporting GDP growth.\nInflation declined to 8.9% in FY2021. Food price inflation remained high due to supply chain disruptions, increased prices for wheat and sugarcane, and an extended wet monsoon. Rising international oil prices boosted energy price inflation. Yet, inflation for other goods eased thanks to the appreciation of the Pakistani rupee and a postponement of planned hikes for electricity tariffs and domestic fuel prices.\nThe State Bank of Pakistan, the central bank, maintained its policy rate at 7% to support the economic recovery. Investment is expected to strengthen as global sentiment improves and the International Monetary Fund-supported stabilization program continues to progress.\nADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6334395408630371}
+{"content": "The Lawrence Hall of Science Asset 37\nThe public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.\nThe Lawrence is getting ready to re-open. We’ll see you on October 30th!\nFor over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has been at the forefront of science education.\nOn a visit to The Lawrence, students collaborate to investigate new ideas as they become scientists and engineers for a day.\nWe partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.\nWe collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.\nArdice Hartry leads the Research & Impact group at the Lawrence, which includes the work of the Research Group, the Learning Labs, and Youth Pathway Programs. With those teams, she aims to design experiences that inspire lifelong learning in and love of science and nature—generating wonder and awe, and empowering confidence and creativity. Her work has focused on understanding what aspects of programs inspire learning, develop resilience, and provide learners with the tools and strategies to solve problems, generate inspired products, or creative imaginative works of art. Her research and development has been conducted through a lens of promoting equity and inclusion. She was PI of a project that helped youth explore solar electricity networks and design solutions to everyday challenges focused on use of energy around the world. She has led the development of new experiences at the Lawrence—the Learning Labs—where visitors can explore the tools and practices of science and engineering that they might not otherwise have access to. Her work has also helped educators and institutions understand how diversity of thought, background, and experience can empower creativity and learning. Currently, her research interests are focused on understanding how new technologies, such as XR, impact learning. She holds a master’s degree in anthropology and a doctorate in political science.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7996039986610413}
+{"content": "Working closely with Carbon Footprint, each year we calculate and independently verify the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by QCIC. Whilst our aim is to continually reduce our emissions, we currently offset our calculated carbon emissions and have chosen Verified Carbon Standards (VCS) certified projects to support this effort.\nWe carefully select our offset programs to ensure that they align not only with our carbon reduction and offsetting initiatives but also with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This enables us to holistically take responsibility for the emissions that we make as a business, as well as contribute to regions and initiatives that require assistance.\nThe three new Carbon Offset Programmes we currently support are:\nWastewater Treatment and Biogas Project in Thailand:\nThis Thai starch plant captures methane, using anaerobic wastewater treatment facilities and converts the gas into energy, replacing the need for fossil fuel consumption. The project assists with the prevention of methane from harming the climate and avoids thousands of tonnes of fossil fuel being burnt per year.\nRMDLT Portel-Para Redd Project in Brazil\nHelping to reduce deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil. learn more\nIndonesia Geothermal Gunung Salak Geothermal Energy\nGeothermal power plants use steam produced from reservoirs of hot water to rotate a turbine. This renewable energy activates a generator that produces electricity. learn more\nWe are a business that genuinely cares for the planet, actively supporting and driving initiatives that minimise the use of natural resources, emissions and waste.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6343292593955994}
+{"content": "Managed care and Medicaid reform in Tennessee: the impact of TennCare on access and health-seeking behavior.J Health Care Poor Underserved. 1999 Aug; 10(3):328-37.JH\nTennessee's TennCare program, established in 1994, uses a managed care system to address the problem of escalating Medicaid costs while expanding coverage to the chronically uninsured. This paper examined TennCare based on results of survey research commissioned by the state and conducted by the authors. Findings indicated that respondents formerly on Medicaid who had previously indicated a preference for Medicaid were now much more likely to prefer TennCare and were now as satisfied with TennCare as they had been with Medicaid in 1993. TennCare has had some impact on health care behavior, with fewer recipients seeking care at a hospital and more seeking care at a doctor's office or a clinic. At this point, Tennessee's experience with TennCare seems to be successful. Tennessee has been able to fund a fairly significant increase in coverage of the uninsured population while staying within the projected cost parameters of the Medicaid system.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved,vol. 10, no. 3, 1999, pp. 328-37. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 1999;10(3):328-37. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 10(3), 328-37. J Health Care Poor Underserved.1999;10(3):328-37. PubMed PMID: 10436731.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.64295893907547}
+{"content": "A succession of shocks to both demand and supply over the last decade has challenged agri-food supply chains. These shocks are in many cases associated with broader trends such as climate change, expanded biosecurity threats, more fickle consumer demand, changes in labour mobility, and a concentrated retail environment. Together they have created an increasing interest in supporting resilient supply chains. In this regard, modeling and simulations are a crucial method to strategically plan for food system transformation and resilience. They can aid the design of sustainable outcomes, increase food security and reduce the vulnerability of value chains.\nThis session invites papers that connect conceptual models and simulation studies that are based on principles of sustainability and resilience with specific application to agrifood industries, particularly those that are related to:\nKey topics: Resilient food systems, Value chain, Sustainable behaviour, Capacity for adaptation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9845929145812988}
+{"content": "NOTE: THIS ARTICLE is a\nreprint\nOregon State Senators Kim Thatcher and Dennis Linthicum called for a grand jury investigation into the measurement of coronavirus statistics by the CDC and FDA.\nThatcher and Linthicum submitted the petition on August 16, 2021, and collected 1,718 Oregonians and 53,032 Americans’ signatures.\nJoin The True Defender Telegram Chanel Here: https://t.me/TheTrueDefender\nBoth senators shared their concerns over the measurement and reporting of C-19 vaccine adverse reactions, among which are fatalities and injuries.\nA whistleblower, under sworn testimony, stated that the information shared under the CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System is underreported by a factor of five.\nAnalyzing the C-19 diagnosis through PCR tests, the senators stated that the CDC and FDA’s setting of one test parameter, the cycle threshold, generated “false positives resulting in inflated numbers of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.”\nDr. Michael Mina spoke to The New York Times last year in August and clarified that the tests with too high of a threshold could detect not only live viruses but genetic fragments, too. Mina advised setting the cut-off at 30 cycles or less.\nThatcher was concerned about the cycle threshold of 28 when testing vaccinated individuals. In the petition, we can see that a low cut-off can “eliminate false-positive results and thereby reduce the number of vaccine ‘breakthrough’ cases.”\nBoth of the senators, Thatcher and Linthicum, shared they consulted large doctor groups, epidemiologists, and virologists on the subject of C-19 statistical reporting.\n“Additionally, we are profoundly concerned that the scientific literature continues to provide empirical evidence that safe and effective treatments and management strategies for COVID infections exist but are not being made available to Americans most in need,” the letter stated.\nSHF, a non-profit organization that helped the petition, stated that the petition was submitted one month before public release to ‘protect those involved.’\nSHF stated that one study from March alleged that the CDC over-emphasized C-19 as the cause of death in compiling its statistics while “circumvent[ing] multiple federal laws” in the process.\nI don't necessarily endorse all content from this site but it's always good to get different perspectives. https://thetruedefender.com/senators-asked-for-c-19-statistical-manipulation-investigation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senators-asked-for-c-19-statistical-manipulation-investigation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9713824987411499}
+{"content": "5 Tips To Maintain Your Home’s Exterior We offer tips on how you can keep the exterior of your home in perfect condition.\n15/04/2021\nHaving your own house has its advantages and disadvantages. While you can enjoy living comfortably in your own space rather than renting an apartment, you would need extra love and care as you maintain its different parts such as the exterior.\nYour home’s exterior can define whether it’s well-taken care of or not. You need to look for ways on how you can properly keep the appearance of your home’s exterior neat.\nTo help you out, listed below are tips on how you can keep the exterior of your home in perfect condition:\n1. Wash Off The Dirt On The Walls\nOne of the most noticeable dirt that’ll appear on your home would be from your exterior wall, and it can affect the house’s overall ambiance. You can choose to clean it with soap, water, and a brush. However, if you are located in major US cities like Florida which often have large homes, you may have trouble getting it done immediately. With this, it might be helpful if you could use a pressure washer to be more efficient.\nIf you don’t have enough time to do so, you can hire a cleaning company online or look for\npressure washing Jacksonville FL services to have a list of professionals near you who can pressure wash your home. You can easily contact them, and a team of cleaners will arrive at your home at the time and day you specified.\n2. Clean Your Sidings\nYou’d be surprised at how much clean siding can significantly improve the appearance of your house. Ideally, you should clean your sidings twice a year to ensure no mildew would settle, allowing you to have a clean and healthy home.\nMildew happens on your siding due to a humid climate or lack of direct sunlight. You may need to power wash your sidings to make your home’s exterior look fresh and clean.\nCleaning off the mildew can also help with the longevity of your sidings, enabling you to minimize possibilities of repair and replacement over time.\n3. Remove Debris From Gutter\nYour roof’s gutter plays an essential role in your home’s exterior as it can help redirect water flow away from your home, keeping your walls in perfect condition. Therefore, you need to\nensure your gutters are unclogged, so you can allow the rainwater to flow smoothly when it’s raining.\nPreferably, you should check your roof’s gutter twice a year. You should also remove any debris present such as fallen leaves and loose branches. If you have a tree near your home, you should remove the nearest branch and have it at least eight feet away from your home. This can guarantee it’ll not contribute to clogging your home’s gutter.\n4. Inspect The Roof\nIn most cases, you won’t be able to see the condition of your roof since it’s not within your eye level. You may need to hire a professional to inspect your roof at least once a year. In this way, you can prevent any further damage and immediately repair it.\nIf you choose to ignore inspecting your roof, you’d be surprised when your roof becomes rusty and weak. You can also find your home packed with rain leaks during a heavy storm surge. Maintaining your roof can help lessen any additional expense while also keeping everyone in your household safe.\n5. Fix Your Driveway\nIf your home has a driveway, you can expect its beauty to fade over time. Ideally, you should fill in any\nholes or cracks present as they can decrease your home’s aesthetics. You can easily purchase cement repair products and have a smooth driveway again. However, for more significant refurbishing, you should hire a professional to further repair your driveway.\nOnce your driveway has no cracks and holes, you can choose to add a waterproof sealer to prevent any future stains from appearing. Ideally, you should power wash your driveway first to ensure it’s spotless. After removing away the dirt, apply a waterproof sealer using a paint roller.\nConclusion\nAs you live in your home, the responsibility falls on you to maintain different parts such as the home’s exterior, which can cause harm if not sustained properly. You should make time to clean your home’s exterior at least twice a year and have a professional inspect your roof to assess any possible damages.\nWhile it can be tedious, keeping your house in good condition is important to have a long-lasting shelter that would stand the test of time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5315381288528442}
+{"content": "The market moved calmly towards the weekend, with the king of the USD starting to show a decline ahead of the publication of US NFP jobs in the New York session.\nThe U.S. Senate’s agreement in passing a bill to raise the debt ceiling by $ 480 billion by early December, has provided temporary support for major currency trading to increase.\nHowever, the increase recorded was insignificant as investors also took a cautious approach before the US NFP was released.\nDuring the European session, the dollar index traded slightly lower at around 94.15, not far from a one -year high against a basket of major currencies.\nAs the NFP is expected to be recorded stronger, this decline is likely due to investors seeing an opportunity to make a profit by releasing their holdings of the currency first, before getting it at a lower price.\nHowever, investors need to remain vigilant if the unexpected happens.\nWhile commodity currencies, the Aussie dollar and the kiwi have started to reduce their gains in the previous session by trading slightly lower against the US dollar.\nThe euro, meanwhile, gained little to bounce back from a 14 -month low it reached on Wednesday, trading at around 1.156600 against the greenback.\nThe pound traded steady at 1.36100 against the USD, with support from a statement by the Bank of England (BOE) chief economist Huw Pill saying inflationary pressures proved to be heavier than initially expected, strengthening hopes for a rate hike as soon as February 2021.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9915217757225037}
+{"content": "This is a community announcement from the Tompkins Trust Company. It was not written by the Ithaca Voice. To submit community announcements for publication consideration, please send them to tips@ithacavoice.com.\nITHACA, N.Y.—Tompkins Trust Company, in partnership with the Tompkins Chamber, has named Tammy Baker the September Community Hero of the Month, for her work with the Community Outreach Worker Program. This award recognizes individuals from Tompkins County who have significantly impacted our community.\nThe Community Outreach Worker Program connects those in need with appropriate services and is a collaboration of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, Downtown Ithaca Alliance, and Family & Children’s Services. The program aims to support an inclusive and welcoming downtown community by engaging people with a kind attitude, which is often needed to de-escalate potential conflicts. The program also serves as a model for reimagining public safety in the Ithaca and Tompkins County community, helping individuals who are facing housing insecurity, substance abuse problems, and mental health issues, rather than pushing them into the criminal justice system. Working directly with the Ithaca Police Department and area social service agencies, the Community Outreach Worker Program reduces the burden on law enforcement and provides critical support to Tompkins County’s many social service organizations.\nAlong with her dedicated team, Baker has provided on the street emergency assistance and support in and around the greater downtown area, keeping hundreds of individuals out of the criminal justice system, leading to the de-escalation of potentially dangerous situations, and resulting in hundreds of critical referrals to community agencies.\nTompkins Trust Company President and CEO Greg Hartz stated, “We are pleased to acknowledge Tammy Baker’s efforts which have made Ithaca and Tompkins County a healthier and safer place to live and work by connecting members of our community with the care and services they need.”\n“For over six years, Tammy Baker has been a fixture in downtown Ithaca, helping connect those in need to appropriate services as an alternative to more punitive measures,” said Jennifer Tavares, Chamber President. “Each year Tammy and her program serve hundreds of individuals, helping manage thousands of interactions and responses – improving outcomes for our community and its residents.”\nTo show the community’s appreciation for her work, Baker will be awarded a Community Hero of the Month plaque as well as a gift card for Downtown Ithaca from Tompkins Trust Company.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9456921815872192}
+{"content": "A federal rule change at the behest of airline trade groups is kicking support animals off of flights — and prompting an argument over \"legitimacy\"\nAs a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), LeAnn Egeto is passionate about training her miniature pinscher, Habibi, to serve as an emotional support animal. Professionally, Egeto has seen clients connect with animals after recalling a traumatizing event from their past. Personally, she's experienced the benefits of having the comfort and support of an animal. Before she got Habibi — right before the pandemic shut down the country — she had Willie, a rescue mutt. Before Willie passed away, he and Egeto used to fly between Boston and Florida together. He'd sit on her lap and provide support during the flight, and during her visits with her family. \"When I flew to go see my mom or I flew to go see my father, which are really complicated relationships and can very easily trigger episodes of dissociation and PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder], my dog helped me stay grounded,\" Egeto said. \"I used him as an ESA [emotional support animal] for my own PTSD and anxiety.\" But flying from the East Coast to the South is no longer an option for Egeto and Habibi. In December 2020, when very few Americans were traveling, the Department of Transportation (DOT) quietly announced a final ruling in a revision to its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) stating that U.S. carriers would no longer accommodate emotional support animals. The only service animals that would be accommodated would be service dogs, a category that generally doesn't include dogs trained solely for emotional support. By January 2021, Southwest, Delta, United, Alaska, JetBlue and American Airlines had all announced that they would no longer allow emotional support animals in accordance with the DOT's guidance. While details vary between airlines, the new provisions around emotional support animals are in stark contrast to the pre-pandemic era. Previously, DOT guidance said that airlines could not restrict passengers from traveling with emotional support animals; now, if a passenger wants to bring…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6187149882316589}
+{"content": "Research Objectives: To compare an evidence-based in-person brain injury group intervention, Brain Injury Coping Skills (BICS), to a web-based telemedicine version.\nDesign: Randomized Controlled Trial\nSetting: Post-acute Rehabilitation Hospital\nParticipants: Fifty consented to participate in the study with 25 randomized to the in-person group and 25 randomized to the telemedicine group. The study was completed in three waves with each wave consisting of 14-20 participants randomly split between in-person and telemedicine platforms. Participants consisted of 28 participants with brain injury and 22 caregivers.\nInterventions: Regardless of group assignment, all participants completed 12 two-hour weekly sessions covering the same six modules (Introduction to the Brain Injury, Expectations for Recovery, Tips on Managing Challenging Problems, Depression after Brain Injury, Stress Management, and Communicating Effectively with Professionals). Participants assigned to the telemedicine group were provided IPads preloaded with Zoom for use during the study.\nMain Outcome Measures: Primary outcome measures include the Brain Injury Coping Skills Questionnaire (BICSQ) for assessing self-efficacy and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL).\nResults: Both groups started with equivalent levels of self-efficacy and HRQOL measured with the BICS-Q and PROMIS, respectively. During treatment, both groups improved on both self-efficacy and HRQOL (p <.05) without showing any significant differences between groups at the end of treatment (p>.05) supporting the hypothesis that BICS offered via Telehealth would be as beneficial as BICS offered in person.\nConclusions: The study supports the use of telemedicine for group interventions after brain injury. Participants in the telemedicine group showed equal gains in self-efficacy and satisfaction and didn’t show any differences in outcomes when directly compared to the in-person group. Additionally, the difference in withdrawal rates between the groups further supports the utility of offering telemedicine options for populations with higher transportation needs and dependence on caregiver schedules.\nAuthor(s) Disclosures: n/a\nLearning Objectives:\nUpon completion, participants will be able to discuss the benefits of providing BICS over telemedicine platforms\nUpon completion, participants will be able to discuss outcomes comparing a group brain injury intervention delivered electronically compared to in-person.\nUpon completion, participants will be able to discuss how to deliver BICS over telemedicine in an effective way.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6218868494033813}
+{"content": "Many punters have found genuine interest in betting on darts tournaments. Darts, as a sports activity, has gained much attention among enthusiasts and sports lovers across the planet.\nThe\nProfessional Darts Corporation (PDC) presents the best darts players around the world, competing at various big-money events all through the year.\nIn recent times, there are several appealing\ndarts tournaments, including the PDC World Championship, which is often held during Christmas and the New year. Stars look forward to battling for the right to be crowned the world champion. This title, however, has been claimed by Phil Taylor sixteen times. Other tournaments you can bet on\nThe premier league commences after the world championship. This is an event based only on invitation. It spans for weeks.\nTen players are selected to take part in a\nround-robin competition weekly before the top four players compete in the knockout tournament eventually.\nOther competitions include\nWorld Matchplay, European Championship, Champions League of Darts, UK Open, Grand Slam of Darts, World Cup of Darts and many more.\nAll these tournaments are individual competitions except the\nWorld Cup of Darts. A round-robin, including a Grand Slam, can also be held. However, most of them are knockouts and there are a specific number of legs every single time.\nThe aim of a leg involves scoring 501 points before your opponent does. Occasionally, a player might have to begin with a double, but it involves scoring so high and finishing with a double.\nTips for Making Money on Darts Betting\nOver the years, dart has evolved from being an entertainment only enjoyed in pubs into a sports activity that is worth betting on. As darts keep gaining recognition among sports enthusiasts across the globe, there has been a significant increase in darts betting popularity. As a result, there is a need to be acquainted with certain tips that can be helpful when placing a wager on darts matches.\nUnderstand how the darts betting markets work\nIf you wish to bet successfully, it is essential for you to be conversant with how the betting market works. There is a variety of markets, with different options among various bookmakers. Match betting – which is the most popular – involves gamblers placing a wager on the player that they feel can win. You can also place your bets on a player you think can score the most 180s. Usually, outright markets for major events, including the PDC championship are available months before the events. Then, as these events draw closer, players can then place a bet on the matches they prefer. Indeed, there are several sites, including BettingDarts.com, where you can learn more about how the darts markets work.\nSelect the right events\nDarts, just like other sports, have different events with varying profitability. As a result, you can choose from a selection of options that are made available at various betting websites. It must be stressed that the more illustrious a tournament is, the more competitive it will be. This simply implies that such competition will have high-roller players betting on match or tournament outcomes. Before providing the odds, sportsbooks consider the popularity of an event. Because of this, you must choose the type of competition you want to wager on smartly if you wish to make good money.\nLook out for the short-form format\nMost of the events in darts are held in match play format, including a series of legs. In these competitions, winners are crowned on a best-of basis. For instance, the best of 19 implies that any player that wins 10 legs first is declared the winner regardless of the number of legs played at that point. However, this long-form format is better suited for favorites. In such events, regular players find it easy to settle into their game. They can easily catch up when they lose in their stages. On the other hand, the short format has more upsets and it is easier to bet on underdogs with higher odds since favorites may only have little chance to recover whenever they lose in the early stages.\nChoose the right betting sites\nBesides the security of a betting site – which is important for the safe protection of players’ funds and details – there are other great features your preferred betting site must possess. Bonuses and promotions can play a significant role in improving your chances of winning. Hence, this is a feature you must also look out for. In addition, the casino must offer a good mobile app, game fairness, and reliable customer service.\nConclusion\nAs dart keeps growing in influence among punters and sports lovers, more sites are presenting it as a gambling market. However, making money while betting on darts is not guaranteed. There are certain tips that are essential. Some of these have been discussed above. With them, winning becomes a lot easier.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8181005120277405}
+{"content": "The Department of Transportation submitted a request for information addressing America’s supply chains.\nThe Executive Order Biden issued in February explains how, “supply chains are needed to address conditions that can reduce critical manufacturing\ncapacity and the availability and integrity of critical goods, products, and services.” The notice also states that, “information from the public to assist the Department of Transportation in preparing the report required by the executive order and solicits practical solutions from a broad range of stakeholders to address current and future challenges to supply chain resilience in the freight and logistics sector.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.990718424320221}
+{"content": "8 | THE DATA CENTER JOURNALwww.datacenterjournal.comData centers account for an estimated 3% of all power consumption inthe U.S. That's equivalent to the power used by over nine million averageAmerican homes for a year. And this figure is growing constantly. A 2016Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report estimates a 4% increasein energy use from 2014 to 2020—the same rate as the past five years. Theauthors said, \"U.S. data centers are projected to consume approximately73 billion kWh in 2020.\"DCIMBY MARK GAYDOSCan Increase Data CenterEnergy Efficiency", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9749132990837097}
+{"content": "Managing Employee Performance School: University of Minnesota Platform: Coursera Registration Link: REGISTER HERE Start Date: April 2016 Workload: Not Specified Instructor: Larry Bourgerie Credentials: Since 2009, Bourgerie has been a senior lecturer at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. His teaching covers areas like industrial relations, organizational behavior, human resources management, and performance management. Before committing to academia full-time, Bourgerie was the senior vice president of human resources at Trustone Financial Federal Credit Union, where he was involved in three mergers and helped to substantively increase benefits while reducing operational costs. Graded: Students can choose to explore course videos, discussions, and ungraded assignments for free, but they won’t be able to submit graded assignments, earn a certificate, or complete a specialization without paying a $119 fee. Description: Too often, companies onboard employees without considering the long-term. They evaluate them at 90 days and annually. Of course, they correct them when something goes wrong. Getting the most from employees requires planning. Even more, it entails a consistent process of monitoring and assessing their performance with the goal of enhancing their value to the organization. In this course, students will learn how to grow their employees in alignment with narrow departmental and broader organizational objectives. In particular, the course will focus on “setting clear expectations, providing positive and corrective feedback, and delivering an effective performance appraisal.” Review: No reviews. Additional Background: This is the second course in a “Human Resource Management: HR For People Managers” specialization. To learn more about these courses and register for them, CLICK HERE.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7552175521850586}
+{"content": "Slot is empty. Put your advertisement now!\nA recent survey has shown that the largest percentage of cryptocurrency traders in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa use this sector to generate education funds for their children. Most have also ventured into this space for long-term gains, such as securing the future of their families.\nCrypto to Save for Education\nThe survey in question was conducted by Luno, a London-based firm that involved 7000 respondents from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. The survey was structured around finding out the reasons why these participants ventured into cryptocurrencies.\nThe results indicate that 69% of the respondents from African countries deal in crypto to improve the welfare of their families. 48% of the respondents state they invest part of their salaries in crypto to save for the future educational costs of their children. 43% stated they invest in crypto as a fund to pass on to family members, while only 3% stated they had no goals regarding their investments.\nThe General Manager for Africa at Luno, Marius Reitz, stated that “In recent weeks, there’s been a lot of attention on the scale of Africa’s crypto revolution, and whilst its potential is hugely exciting, it’s vital we ensure consumers are engaging with this transition in a safe and responsible manner.”\nHowever, the results of the survey showed that education regarding crypto investments was still needed. 55% of respondents in Nigeria stated they do not understand anything about digital assets. In Kenya and South Africa, this percentage came in at 64% and 56%, respectively.\nResponses from Other Continents\nOn the other hand, the survey results depicted that respondents in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK had different motivations for venturing into the digital asset sector.\n41% of Australian respondents stated they invested in crypto to save towards investing in a property. Those from Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK have pensions as their main reason.\nThe survey also revealed that around a third of cryptocurrency investors had allocated a tenth of their portfolio to digital assets. The survey also showed that crypto investors were more likely to invest in multiple financial assets compared to the rest of the investors.\n4% of the Kenyan respondents stated that they owned digital assets and gold. In Malaysia and Indonesia, the number of investors with both crypto and gold investments came in at 39% and 63%, respectively. These numbers demonstrated that most crypto holders did not have 100% of their portfolio in digital assets.\nLooking to buy or trade Crypto now? Invest at eToro! 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider Read more: How to buy ethereum How to buy cryptocurrency", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5529994964599609}
+{"content": "The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.\nWondering if there have been any reasesrch into the use of fungi perfecti (host defense) immune support and breastfeeding. Wondering if it would be considered a safe option in terms on any harm to nursing toddler and/or effect milk supply. Thank you", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9294639229774475}
+{"content": "US dairy farmers have a new threat to their business - heat waves.\nThe £1.5m \"We Eat Balanced\" campaign launched earlier this year by the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board promoted eating meat and dairy as part of a \"varied and balanced diet alongside a healthy lifestyle\".\nIt included TV, online and newspaper ads, YouTube videos and a Facebook ad. Ads in the campaign stated that red meat and dairy are a source of B12 and protein.\nBritain's Advertising Standards Authority received 487 complaints from mostly vegan and animal rights groups who claimed the adverts implied that dairy and meat consumption was required for a healthy, balanced diet.\nIt rightly found that none of the ads were misleading and therefore the complaints were not upheld.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7113336324691772}
+{"content": "The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules state that entities who create, receive, manage, store or process protected health information (PHI) must ensure the PHI is secure throughout the data lifecycle. Failing to protect PHI at any point from creation through use, distribution, maintenance, storage and destruction leaves an entity vulnerable to security incidents and subject to enforcement actions, including hefty fines, as determined by the Office for Civil Rights. This whitepaper provides an overview of:\nWhat are Containers? What They Do Well What They Don’t Do Well Problems Solved by Containers in the Healthcare Life Cycle How Containers Can Help Improve Healthcare Delivery And much more\nHIPAA Compliant Containers\nThank you for your interest in this content. Click the button to download.\nComplete the form to access the Whitepaper\nTell us about yourself to access content curated for your role and needs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7138674855232239}
+{"content": "Performance Enhancing Drugs\nPerformance Enhancing Drugs are substances taken by people who wish to gain an advantage in competitive sports, improve physical appearance, or for rehabilitation. These drugs are typically consumed to promote lean muscle mass, stimulate focus and energy, and help to reduce pain before, during, and after exercise. However, when taken without a prescription and without supervision by a licensed medical practitioner, they can be highly dangerous.\nThe use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone is prohibited in nearly all competitive sports, and the side effects are potentially gruesome and life-altering. Register at (888) 378-2499 for urine tests that can detect performance enhancing drugs at over 5000 clinics nationwide.\nCommonly Abused Performance Enhancing Drugs Anabolic steroids are the most common form of performance-enhancing drugs and the most dangerous. Their goal is to increase protein in cells to enhance physical development. Long-term use can raise the blood pressure and lead to stroke or heart attack. Research links anabolic steroids to gynecomastia — breast development in men — and testicular atrophy (testicles can shrink to the size of peanuts).\nSteroid use is an ongoing issue in both amateur and professional sports. Health Street offers two forms of testing for anabolic steroids. The amateur test can be used for high school and college levels, while the Pro Anabolic Steroid Test is suitable for any athlete. Both tests look at hormones or the metabolites of hormones to find out what has been consumed. Some steroid formulations include the following drugs, many of which are available for other, legitimate purposes, but are frequently combined or recombined to sell to athletes as steroids.\nHuman growth hormone is a naturally occurring substance that promotes reproduction and regeneration in cells. When taken as a supplement, HGH can enhance athletic performance, especially in male athletes, but will raise hormones up 100 times their normal levels. Once a user stops treatments, they experience lower than average stamina and excess fatigue.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9166421294212341}
+{"content": "The Combine Harvester market report analyses companies, market size outlook across types, applications, countries along with competitive strategies, trends, drivers, opportunities and market developments. The base year for the study is 2020 and the forecast period is from 2021 to 2028.\nThe global Combine Harvester market is poised to register optimistic growth rates throughout 2021 and 2022 as positive momentum builds in the world economy, though some differences remain among geographies. The pace of change will accelerate in the Combine Harvester industry and companies quickly re-aligning their strategies will emerge stronger from the unprecedented changes. However, the COVID-19 pandemic remains a major threat for most Combine Harvester market outlook in addition to concerns of inflation, supply-chain disruptions, and weak consumer demand.\nGlobal Combine Harvester Market- Post COVID-19 Recovery Scenarios and Impact Analysis\nThe COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the regional and country-level Combine Harvester markets worldwide. The report presents three outlook scenarios for the global Combine Harvester market size for 2021 and 2022.\n- Low Growth: Economic recovery will be slow, supply-chain disruptions continue to pose challenges, and consumer demand remains weak.\n- Medium Growth: Economic recovery will be fast, supply-chain disruptions continue, and consumer demand recovers moderately.\n- High Growth: Rapid economic recovery, supply-chain disruptions handled, and consumer demand will be strong\nThe outlook for economic progress across most countries is optimistic for 2021. Assuming localized recurrences of the Coronavirus, economic growth accelerates in the second half of 2021, and consumption returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, Chinese real GDP growth is estimated at 7.9% and 8.4% in 2021 and 2022 respectively. Similarly, the US is likely to register 4% growth in 2021 and 3% in 2022 while the European real GDP growth is estimated at 2.7% for 2021 and 5.1% for 2022.\nCombine Harvester Market Driving Factors, Restraints, and Opportunities\nThe global Combine Harvester market has significant market potential and offers diverse opportunities across countries. Strategic and financial investors are racing to capture the strong potential in the industry. In this report, we examine the main Combine Harvester trends that will likely influence the future of Combine Harvester markets. The Combine Harvester report also identifies promising investment opportunities and offers a view of how players might successfully pursue them. The pandemic led to a widening divide between rural and urban communities, and companies must overcome challenges in the Combine Harvester industry. Acting with determination and speed is one of the critical success factors in the near to medium future. Detailed analyses of challenges faced by Combine Harvester companies operating in the market are included in the report.\nCombine Harvester Market Segmentation Analysis and Outlook\nThe report scope encompasses major Combine Harvester types and major Combine Harvester applications worldwide and presents a detailed analysis and outlook of each specific Combine Harvester type and application. Forecasts of individual types and applications are provided at the global level and also analyzed for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa. In each region, the largest and fastest-growing market types and applications are analyzed. The base year is 2020 and the forecast period is from 2021 to 2028 for all segments.\nGeographic Analysis: Asia Pacific countries are among the fastest-growing markets globally\nWe hold an optimistic outlook for both the consumption and market size outlook for Asia Pacific countries. With most countries in the Asia Pacific witnessing their currencies appreciate against the US dollar over 2021, the short-term outlook remains robust across markets. Further, over the long run, driven by attractive demographics profile in the Asia Pacific and an increasing number of middle-to-upper income households, countries in the Asia Pacific Combine Harvester market will register a strong growth outlook throughout the forecast period. Consumers are also quickly re-prioritizing their spending away from essentials, which will support the Combine Harvester market growth in the Asia Pacific.\nIn addition to the Asia Pacific, the report also analyzes the short-term and long-term outlook of North America Combine Harvester market, Europe Combine Harvester market, Latin America Combine Harvester market, Middle East, and Africa Combine Harvester markets. Countries covered in the scope of the Combine Harvester study include United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Middle East, Africa, and others.\nCompetitive Landscape: Combine Harvester Market Companies\nThe global Combine Harvester market is facing intense competitive conditions as more companies continue to target specific customer bases. The recovery from the pandemic is not uniquely spread across geographies and accordingly, most companies are opting for focused strategies to localized market conditions since the start of the pandemic. For instance, the majority of European consumers continue to emphasize seeking brands with strong purpose and good values while there has been a fundamental shift from essential goods in some Asia Pacific markets. The report analyses five leading Combine Harvester companies including their business operations, SWOT Analysis, and financial profile.\nScope of the Combine Harvester Study\n- Historic and Forecast period considered for the study is from 2018 to 2028\n- Base Year for the study is 2020, while the forecast period is from 2021 to 2028\n- The Combine Harvester market size is presented in value terms, in US Dollars\n- Strategic Analysis Review including Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Key competitive strategies, and porter’s five forces analysis\n- Segments covered include types, applications, and countries/regions\n- Combine Harvester Countries covered include US, Canada, Mexico, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Other Asia/Oceania, Other Europe, Other Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and others\n- Combine Harvester Companies including five key players in the industry and their business overview, SWOT, and financial profiles are detailed.\nReasons to Buy\n- The report assists in finding the right investment opportunity through a deep understanding of specific segments, and geographies\n- Gain reliable current market information and long term market outlooks\n- Data accessible in excel formats to support your organization with strategic analysis and economic modeling\n- Improve your planning and forecasting by understanding potential opportunities, market trends, and restraints\n- Stay ahead of the curve with market intelligence on 15 countries and five companies worldwide\nKey questions answered\n- What are the possible scenarios of Combine Harvester market growth outlook in the post-pandemic period?\n- Who are the major end-user industries of Combine Harvester?\n- The impact of buyer and supplier bargaining power, the threat of new players and substitutes, and competitive rivalry?\n- Which countries will gain market size in the medium to long term future?\n- What are the promising trends and drivers of Combine Harvester markets?\n- Who are the leading players and how is the competition?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7405699491500854}
+{"content": "Japanese scientists have demonstrated that the specific material is capable of acting as an effective component for sodium-ion batteries, so that they can compete with lithium on a number of characteristics, primarily in charge speed.\nLithium-ion batteries have become popular thanks to a variety of advantages and a wide range of applications, but their main disadvantage is the limitations of lithium. In addition to high cost, its production is limited by technical factors, and the demand is constantly increasing. Therefore, researchers actively explore alternatives, such as sodium. However, despite its abundance, due to the large size of the ions, they can not be simply replaced by lithium.\nThe decision of this problem is a team from the Nagoya Technological Institute. Scientists have studied the base from about 4,300 available compounds with sodium having a crystal structure. After a careful analysis of each of them, they found that Na2V3O7 meets the stated requirements. The material has the desired electrochemical characteristics, the desired crystalline and electronic structure. During the test, it was found that this composition demonstrates the high charge rate, and is also able to store the accumulated energy for a long time. Despite all the advantages, in the process of testing, the researchers revealed that at the final stages of charging Na2V3O7 is subjected to significant wear. As a result, its practical container becomes twice as much theoretical indicators. Therefore, at the moment, scientists work on improving the characteristics of the material so that it can remain stable throughout the charging process. However, chemists from the University of Alberta have already found", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7706224918365479}
+{"content": "Minnesota Regulator Explores Role of Gas Utilities in Achieving Emission Goals\nThe Minnesota Public Utilities Commission launched a proceeding on July 23 to examine regulatory and policy structures governing natural gas utilities, in a bid to evaluate potential changes required for accomplishing the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals. The move stems from the Natural Gas Innovation Act enacted in June establishing a regulatory framework for gas utilities to contribute to achieving the state’s emissions reductions and renewable energy goals.\nSeveral provisions in the law, such as provisions around utility investments in innovative resources and the associated innovation plans, align with the recommendations, according to the stakeholder group that developed the recommendations. The law allows gas utilities to file innovation plans the include innovative resources, such as renewable natural gas, renewable hydrogen, carbon capture, strategic electrification, and energy efficiency.\nAs part of the investigation, the commission is examining a report issued by the Great Plains Institute and the Center for Energy and Environment describing a stakeholder process and recommendations on decarbonizing the state’s natural gas end uses.\nMinnesota joins a growing number of states examining utility gas planning to better align with climate policies. California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York have initiated regulatory dockets to develop appropriate strategies to meet their net-zero emissions targets.\nSOURCE\nNotice of New Docket\nEnerKnol Pulses like this one are powered by the EnerKnol Platform—the first comprehensive database for real-time energy policy tracking. Sign up for a free trial below for access to key regulatory data and deep industry insights across the energy spectrum.ACCESS FREE TRIAL", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.712169885635376}
+{"content": "Reference Wilding JP, Batterham RL, Calanna S, et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. The New England Journal of Medicine;February 10, 2021. Accessed February 18, 2021. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2032183.\nA recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reported that treatment with once weekly semaglutide, along with lifestyle intervention, in individuals who are overweight or obese resulted in sustained and clinically beneficial weight loss.\nObesity is a chronic disease that can lead to insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia and is associated with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), among other conditions. Despite the prevalence of obesity worldwide, there remain few drugs indicated for the disease.\nSemaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue currently approved to treat type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in individuals with type 2 diabetes and CVD.\nRead the full article on Drug Topics here: https://www.drugtopics.com/view/study-shows-clinical-benefit-with-once-weekly-semaglutide-in-patients-with-obesity", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6896344423294067}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPurpose: It is controversial whether all critically ill patients with risk, injury, failure, loss, and endstage renal failure (RIFLE) F class acute kidney injury (AKI) should receive renal replacement therapy (RRT). We reviewed the outcome of open heart surgery patients with severe RIFLE-F AKI who did not receive RRT. Materials and Methods: We identified all patients with AKI after cardiac surgery over 4 years and obtained baseline characteristics, intraoperative details, and in-hospital outcomes. We analyzed physiologic and biochemical features at RRT initiation or at peak creatinine if no RRT was provided. Results: We reviewed 1504 patients. Of these, 137 (9.1 ) developed postoperative AKI with 71 meeting RIFLE-F criteria and 23 (32.4 of RIFLE-F cases) not receiving RRT. Compared with RRTtreated RIFLE-F patients, ?no-RRT? patients had lower Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation III scores, less intra-aortic balloon pump requirements, shorter intensive care stay, and a trend toward lower mortality. At peak RIFLE score, their urinary output, arterial pH, and PaO2/ fraction of inspired oxygen ratio were all significantly higher. Their serum creatinine was also higher (304 vs 262 ?mol/L; P = .02). Only 3 RIFLE-F no-RRT patients died in-hospital. Detailed review of cause and mode of death was consistent with non?RRT-preventable deaths. In contrast, 27 patients with RIFLE-R or RIFLE-I class received RRT. Compared with RRT-treated RIFLE-F patients, such RIFLE-R or RIFLE-I treated patients had a more severe presentation and higher mortality (51.8 vs 29.2 ; P = .02). Conclusions: After cardiac surgery, RRT was typically applied to patients with the most severe clinical presentation irrespective of creatinine levels. A RIFLE score?based trigger for RRT is unlikely to improve patient survival.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5411148071289062}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2020; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\nThis study aims to understand the complexity of the dynamics of women's behavior in choosing which is tangible in their participation in female legislative candidates. Women's participation in politics is a reflection of the existence of justice in democracy which is now being tried to be realized in the transition period. The aspect of women's participation in democracy is not something that comes suddenly but requires awareness and care of all our society, especially for women themselves. Thedoi:10.38026/journalhsj.v1i1.6 fatcat:sja4sj2yi5cylc5i7cfb6osupm", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6901509761810303}
+{"content": "by Jim Fuell, Managing Director, Head of Global Liquidity, EMEA, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Separately managed accounts can provide an attractive alternative for treasurers looking to generate higher yields on their excess cash than are available from money market funds. In this article, Jim Fuell discusses how these accounts can be tailored to meet specific risk and return objectives, giving treasurers not only the potential to earn more on their cash, but to exercise greater control over what they invest in and their investment horizon. Broaden your investment horizon\nWhile treasurers in the US have been using separately managed accounts for some years, only recently has their popularity grown in Europe. During the credit crisis, the priorities for many European treasurers were to preserve capital and ensure significant liquidity to meet business needs. However, today, many companies are flush with cash and do not have the same restrictive liquidity requirements. The protracted period of low interest rates and exceptionally low money market fund yields has further encouraged companies to broaden their search for additional yield, while still remaining relatively risk averse.\nSeparately managed accounts invest in individual securities on behalf of a corporation, insurance company, pension fund or various other institutional investors. As separate accounts are tailored to meet an investor’s risk appetite, yield target and liquidity needs, the expected investment return can be larger when compared to other short-term investments such as money market funds or bank deposits. Conventionally, aiming for higher returns requires investors to assume additional risk, therefore making separate accounts suitable for cash balances that are not needed for at least six months. The cash amount should also be higher compared to a money market fund investment to ensure adequate diversification is achieved in the underlying securities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7266450524330139}
+{"content": "Newsrooms today must confront myriad reporting challenges, from government oppression and digital surveillance to reluctant sources and a deluge of misinformation. But many also face significant internal obstacles related to running their organization, from managing editorial flow and measuring online reach to tracking subscribers and protecting critical data, among others.\nAs a result, the Global Investigative Journalism Network is publishing a new business tools guide focused on helping news outlets solve their administrative needs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9303169846534729}
+{"content": "Facing the Workforce of the Future\nQuestion1\nThere are various reasons why companies are recruiting diverse workforce and they are;\nFresh ideas and perspectives. Workers from varied cultures and backgrounds all bring a particular perspective and fresh ideas on table. This is one of the key benefits of hiring a diverse group of workers. Another benefit is better productivity. If you utilize the various skills and capabilities of your workforce, it will result in better productivity because every worker plays off the weaknesses and strength of other workers (Peile, 2014). Lastly, a diverse workforce has various service capabilities. A diverse group of workers is in a position to offer more to an organization’s partners and customers.\nQuestion 2\nWhen it comes to hiring individuals from varied ethnicities for instance African Americans, or aiming at hiring more women in the workforce, things may be expected to be done differently. Firstly, there is a need for a company to apprehend the significance of a diversified workforce and execute policies concerning this significance. When advertising posts about a vacant position, recruiters must ensure that it doesn’t focus on a specific group whether it is race, sex, or age. Offering benefits for instance, maternity leave would encourage more women to apply for a job.\nQuestion 3\nTraining is essential for a specific skill, job, or practice. A company should offer a similar training to both males and females if they are going to perform similar responsibilities, and race should not result in any differences (Peile, 2014). If an individual has been recruited in the production department, it should not matter whether they are males or females, they should both receive a similar training for performing a similar job. I don’t think if there should be a specified training for varied sexual orientations or races.\nReferences\nPeile, E. (2014). Selecting an internationally diverse medical workforce.\nBMJ, 348(apr17 1), g2696-g2696. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g2696", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8107657432556152}
+{"content": "Exploring Current Treatment Practices in NSCLC - Episode 3\nFor High-Definition, Click\nThe FDA approved bevacizumab in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel as a frontline treatment for patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in October 2006. The approval was based on a 2-month extension in overall survival (OS) experienced by patients enrolled in the E4599 trial who received bevacizumab plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone.\nBevacizumab is an effective therapy for patients with non-squamous NSCLC, but should not be utilized in patients with squamous histology, Mark Socinski, MD, explains. Patients with squamous cell NSCLC were excluded from the E4599 study, based on an earlier experience seen among 13 patients with this histology enrolled in a phase II study. In these patients, 4 experienced life-threatening or fatal hemoptysis when treated with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.\nOutside of histology, the presence of gross hemoptysis is considered a contraindication for bevacizumab. One of the leading challenges in clinical practice is evaluating hemoptysis, Socinski notes. In general, if there is >1/2 teaspoon of red blood expelled during coughing, bevacizumab should not be administered.\nAge and performance status (PS) should also be considered prior to administering bevacizumab, Socinski notes. A survival benefit has not been clearly demonstrated in patients older than 70 or 75 years. The median age of patients in the E4599 trial was 63 years. Additionally, older age groups seem to experience a higher incidence of adverse events with bevacizumab, Socinski notes. Additionally, bevacizumab has largely been studied in patients with ECOG PS 0 to 1, with limited data available for patients with PS2. Given this lack of clear data, bevacizumab should be avoided in patients with a higher PS, Socinski notes.\nOne of the more interesting observations made regarding bevacizumab concerns its potential utility in patients with\nEGFR-mutated NSCLC, Socinski notes. In a randomized trial, 154 Japanese patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC received erlotinib or the combination of erlotinib and bevacizumab. There was a strikingly positive effect with bevacizumab, particularly in median progression-free survival (PFS), Socinski notes. In the study, the median PFS with the combination was 16.0 versus 9.7 months with erlotinib alone (HR = 0.54; P = .0015).\nThe phase II trial sponsored by the Academic and Community Cancer Research United is exploring erlotinib with or without bevacizumab in patients with metastatic EGFR-mutant NSCLC. The target enrollment for the study is 118 patients (NCT01532089).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6281102895736694}
+{"content": "Neural marked point processes possess good interpretability of probabilistic models as well as the representational power of neural networks.\nSpecifically, we propose to use low-dimensional manifold to represent subdomain, and align the local data distribution discrepancy in each manifold across domains.\nExperimental results on synthetic and real-world datasets validate the effectiveness of thinning in the tasks of parameter and gradient estimation, as well as stochastic optimization.\nA key challenge in multi-source transfer learning is to capture the diverse inter-domain similarities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.979905903339386}
+{"content": "Turmeric Curcumin\nIndications Turmeric, Curcuma longa Rheumatoid arthritis RA Heartburn Inflammation Stomach ulcers the intestines The Colon The Liver with Organic Herbal Extract Vegetarian Capsule\nMade with Organic Turmeric\n60 capsules\n2 capsules daily Suggested Use:\nTurmeric has been used as an alternative medicine for thousands of years. It has been used to treat many diseases and conditions, including stomach problems and digestive issues.\nA healthy gut is essential to decrease runaway inflammation caused by diet, stress, and other factors. Turmeric, with its active component curcumin, is not only a tasty seasoning to meals, but can provide numerous health benefits including addressing digestive issues.\nDisclaimer These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Please note that these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If a medical condition persists, please consult a health care professional. Small artificer lot, Plattsmouth NE", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7119883298873901}
+{"content": "Artists and designers often reflect the political and social realities of the communities in which they live. During the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Chicago, Anke Loh visited many of the city’s neighborhoods in the midst of protests, an experience that served as a launchpad for exploring the role of garments and textiles as a mode of communication. The Embroidered Touch 2 project is the next phase in Loh’s earlier work, focused on advancing and developing the research in touch-sensitive textiles. The result of this collaborative project are new techniques and approaches to interlacing conductive yarns capable of sensing changes in touch, temperature and other stimuli.\nThese embroideries take the form of touch-sensitive grids and decorative motifs inspired by imagery on urban murals and street corners from Chicago neighborhoods. The grids were embroidered with conductive thread over colorful recycled textiles and partially insulated with polyester thread. While circuit boards and additional circuitry were attached with the use of the embroidery machine or by hand. These methods reflect a focus on sustainable modes of production, where the garment’s construction is based on zero-waste pattern-making techniques.\nLoh and her interdisciplinary team have produced multiple garments with varying degrees of touch sensitivity that can communicate with sound as a response to touch. The available sound files are a mix of field recordings from nature and urban spaces, as well as string and percussion instruments. The final garments will be exhibited at ‘Facility’ in Chicago from February – April 2022.\nA collaboration between Anke Loh and Hochschule Niederrhein, (University of Applied Sciences Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik); Prof. Dr. Anne Schwarz-Pfeiffer and Ramona Nolden M.Sc.\nHardware, Software and Sound output in collaboration with Christine Shallenberg.\nThis project was made possible through a DAAD Faculty Grant and DCASE Individual Artists Program Grant. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5656746625900269}
+{"content": "BALFIN Group participated in the Youth Festival 2021 “ACT4IMPACT” organized by World Vision Albania (WVA) in partnership with the Regional Office for Youth Cooperation (RYCO). BALFIN was represented by the HR Director, Elvin Nosi, who was a key speaker\nA bouquet of opportunities for socio-economic development of young people in the Western Balkans was the topic that gathered local and central government officials, businesses, and representatives of youth and cooperation organizations from the region and beyond.\n“ACT4IMPACT” aimed to promote a range of opportunities and projects on innovation, entrepreneurship among youth, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable employment for young people. Ultimately, the festival acted as a facilitator of between young people, policymakers, and key actors working with and for the youth, to foster innovation and employment opportunities.\nThe event featured a fair with entrepreneurial ideas and a panel on policies focusing on youth innovation and employability, and strategic support for youth issues. Elvin Nosi answered questions from students concerning top skills, market trends, youth employability and the initiatives BALFIN Group is taking to its support.\n“At BALFIN Group, we precisely seek the features we witnessed in your presentations today – communication skills, a positive approach, energy, proactivity, initiative – a mix of these would make our ideal young candidate,” he said when asked by students on top skills acquired by BALFIN Group in youth recruitment. “To contribute to the socio-economic empowerment of the youth, we are supporting B4Students, a dynamic program dedicated to students, through grants and mentoring for business ideas, internships and employment. Further on, BALFIN Group is supporting public university infrastructure. We have set clear objectives to all group companies regarding youth employment. I strongly believe businesses cannot succeed without young people – their ideas and energy,” Elvin Nosi concluded.\nThe B4Students program, powered by the BALFIN Group, was introduced to the public in May this year. The program has 4 main components, the Business Ideas Entrepreneurship Competition and the Business Challenge Competition; Social Clubs, Professional Internships and Employment, as well as Investments in the Infrastructure of Public Higher Education Institutions in Albania.\nSo far, this project has announced winning business ideas, that have gained support in mentoring and grants for their implementation, as well as enabled professional internships for 100 students in over 10 Group companies in Albania, where 50 of them are expected to be employed upon completion.\nBased on data over the years, over 32% of interns are employed by BALFIN Group companies during or after their professional internships, and over 98% of them would recommend Group companies to other students.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.689202606678009}
+{"content": "Yes, you are still a virgin, as you haven't had penetrative sexual intercourse with a penis going into your vagina.\nYou may be wondering if it broke your hymen, but there's a lot of misconceptions about the hymen. First, the hymen isn't like a covering or a sheath that women have. It doesn't actually \"break\". There is tissue that surrounds the opening of the vagina, which is called the hymen, and that thins over time, and having sex for the first time can stretch it, which is why it may be painful. If we had a cover over the opening, how would we bleed during our periods? Some women don't have a hymen. Some can stretch or rip it during sports, riding a bike or a horse, etc. Not having one doesn't make you not a virgin. Sometimes you may feel this, many times it happens and women never feel it. The fingering may have torn yours a little, causing blood. Or he was just rough and irritated your cervix. This doesn't mean you aren't a virgin. You haven't had a penis in your vagina, so you are still a virgin. Sex doesn't have to hurt, even if it's your first time. It might, even if your hymen is already broken or you never had one, but there are things you can do to help prevent that. Virginity is an idea that you get to decide what it means to you. Medically, it means you haven't had a penis in your vagina, and that's what most people use as a definition. Here's a good article on it - https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/does-it-hurt-when-your-hymen-breaks You might want to read it while you're alone. Let us know if you have any other questions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9462674856185913}
+{"content": "\"Our Money\" is a journey into the complex and fragile universe of money. People have created it for themselves, believe in it and have been closely connected to it ever since. Money makes them free and rich, but also poor and fragile. Over the centuries, the money system has become so complex that even insiders admit that nobody can fully understand it.\nBy meeting people who tell from different perspectives what money means to them and how they use it, the question ultimately arises: Do we serve money or does it serve us? Personal experiences, emotions and financial necessities compete with the pressure of permanent value creation. Driven by opposing attitudes and carried by travellings that visualize the never-ending flow of money, the film invites us to rethink our relationship to money and at the same time pays tribute to those who question it and assert themselves in it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.787699282169342}
+{"content": "Background: Breathing dry, cold air may cause bronchoconstriction in asthmatics working with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Air delivered by SCBA is cooler than ambient air. It is unclear whether a bronchial challenge test using mannitol (BCTM) can predict a fall in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV(1)) during exercise with SCBA. Methods: A prospective study of army recruits assigned to work with SCBA was carried out. Participants completed self-administered questionnaires on respiratory symptoms, BCTM, and measurement of exhaled nitric oxide. A subgroup of participants with a positive BCTM (BTCM+) and with negative BCTM underwent exercise test on bicycle ergometer (ET) while using SCBA. Results: One hundred and six recruits participated in this study. One hundred and two underwent BCTM and 28 ET. Nineteen out of 97 participants had a positive BCTM and 6 out of 27 had a positive ET. Seventeen out of 19 participants with a positive BCTM had current respiratory symptoms such as wheeze, cough, chest tightness, or dyspnea. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for a positive ET under SCBA were 100%, 64%, 43%, and 100% for the BCTM, respectively. BCTM-positive participants with respiratory symptoms had more physician consultations during MBT compared to BCTM-negative participants. Conclusion: Despite medical evaluation and exclusion of asthmatics by a physician during conscription, a high proportion of recruits assigned to work with SCBA smoke, have respiratory symptoms, and have a positive BCTM suggesting current asthma. BCTM has a high sensitivity to predict a significant fall in FEV(1) after exercise with SCBA and participants with a positive BCTM tend to use more health care resources during basic military training. Recruits should be counseled about smoking cessation prior and during basic military training.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9540081024169922}
+{"content": "St Andrew’s Church fully complies with the Church of Scotland guidelines.\nHarm or abuse of children and adults at risk can happen anywhere, even in church communities. We have a duty to Ensure a Safe Church for All. This means protecting children and \"adults at risk\". The Church aims to minimise the risk of harm occurring. If harm or abuse does occur, with appropriate support and training, it will be recognised and reported. If it occurs we will work with the Police and Social Work services if appropriate. The Church of Scotland support congregations by providing the Safeguarding Service which is currently based in Edinburgh. The Safeguarding Service aims to:\nEnsure best practice in preventing harm or abuse\nEnsure that the Church makes a timely and appropriate response when harm or abuse is witnessed, suspected, or reported\nOur key safeguarding message is a simple one for current and historical abuse:\n'If harm or abuse is suspected or witnessed, or is reported to you, you must immediately report it your Safeguarding Coordinator or line manager'.\nAnd then, if appropriate, information is shared with Police Scotland or local authority social work departments. This ensures multiagency working.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9962453842163086}
+{"content": "Resumen: One of the main interoperability issues in electric power systems concerns the interactions between IEC 61850 and CIM standards. The state of the art includes solutions to facilitate the exchange of configuration files between the two standards. Nevertheless, there are no contributions in the literature aimed at facilitating the run-time interactions between IEC 61850-based and CIM-based systems. Thus, at present, the signal mapping between these systems must be carried out manually. This paper presents a new methodology that helps to automate this process by utilizing ontology matching techniques. The proposed methodology was successfully evaluated with case studies based on four representative substation architectures. Palabras Clave: Energy management, automation, IEC, standards, ontology matching,signal mapping Índice de impacto JCR y cuartil WoS: 3.530 - Q1 (2013); 6.663 - Q1 (2020) Referencia DOI: 10.1109/TPWRS.2013.2267657 Publicado en papel: Noviembre 2013. Cita: R. Santodomingo, S. Rohjans, M. Uslar, J.A. Rodríguez-Mondéjar, M.A. Sanz-Bobi. Facilitating the automatic mapping of IEC 61850 signals and CIM measurements. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. Vol. 28, nº. 4, pp. 4348 - 4355 Noviembre 2013.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8909580111503601}
+{"content": "An Agreement Is Offer Acceptance Consideration\nAccording to the common law, the elements of a contract; Offer, acceptance, intention to create legal relationships, to take into account and legality of the form and content. Trade agreements assume that the parties intend to be legally bound, unless the parties explicitly state otherwise, as in a heads of agreement document. For example, in Rose & Frank Co v. JR Crompton & Bros Ltd, an agreement between two commercial parties was not obtained because an „honour clause“ in the document says, „This is not a commercial or legal agreement, but only a declaration of the parties` intention.“ The parties must intend to make the offer and acceptance legally binding: the so-called „contractual intent“. For example, if I work for you on Saturdays and Sundays, and you say, „OK, I accept that you work on Fridays and Saturdays,“ you have made a counter-offer. You did not accept my offer on the proposed terms. Contract law is based on the principle expressed in the Latin phrase pacta sunt servanda („Agreements must be respected“). [146] The Common Law of Contract arose from the meantime defuct writ of assumpsit, which was originally an unlawful act based on trust. [147] Contract law is covered by the ordinary law of obligations, together with the unlawful act, abusive enrichment and reimbursement. [148] The existence of consideration distinguishes a contract from a gift. A gift is a voluntary and free transfer of goods from one person to another, without anything valuable being promised in return. Failure to comply with a gift promise is not applicable in breach of the Treaty, as the promise is not taken into consideration. 3.\nAcceptance – The offer has been clearly accepted. Acceptance may be expressed by words, deeds or performances, as provided for in the Treaty. As a general rule, acceptance must be in accordance with the terms of the offer. If this is not the case, acceptance is considered a refusal and a counter-offer. This does not depend on their subjective state of mind, but on the reflection on what was communicated between them by words or behaviors and whether it objectively leads to the conclusion that they wanted to establish legal relations and that they had agreed on all the conditions that they considered essential or that the law requires to establish legally binding relations. If the acceptance is transmitted to the wrong address in an expressly or implicitly authorized manner, it is effective only upon receipt by the supplier. A wrong address is any address other than the implicitly authorized address, even if the provider would be able to obtain acceptance at the replaced address. Silence is rarely a valid form of acceptance, unless one of the following exceptions applies:[36] If a bidder claims to accept a bid, but under different conditions, no contract is concluded at this stage.\nThis is due to the fact that the tenderer has made a counter-offer which, if accepted, constitutes the terms of the contract. In our next module, we turn to the last element of a binding contract: the rule that consideration is necessary for the applicability of a contract.. . .", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5100537538528442}
+{"content": "David Frost, the UK’s Brexit Minister, on Thursday stated that the UK has begun scrapping EU regulations that were transposed into British law before the UK exited the bloc. Speaking in the House of Lords, he stated: “\nI want to be clear, our intention is eventually to amend, to replace or to repeal all that retained EU law that is not right for the UK.“\nIn the immediate aftermath of the exit, the UK kept all EU laws and regulations, under a new category called “retained EU law.” This was to avoid a legislative crisis as the country went about disentangling itself from 40 years of EU law.\nFrost continued that some of this work has already started, pointing to plans to reform public procurement rules and overhaul financial services legislation. Other areas where the UK plans to diverge from the EU are: Data rights, rules on genetically modified organisms, vehicle standards and port services.\nThe plans also include the return of the crown stamp on pint glasses and a review of a ban on marking and selling products in imperial units (pounds and ounces).\nHe stated that Ministers will aim to “tap into the collective wisdom of the British public” by creating a new commission to review which laws should be retained.\nCompliments of Vulcan Consulting – a member of the EACCNY.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7425472140312195}
+{"content": "This honors thesis is focused on two separate catalysis projects conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Javier Pérez-Ramírez at ETH Zürich. The first project explored ethylene oxychlorination over supported europium oxychloride catalysts. The second project investigated alkyne semihydrogenation over nickel phosphide catalysts. This work is the subject of a publication of which I am a co-author, as cited below.\nProject 1 Abstract: Ethylene Oxychlorination\nThe current two-step process for the industrial process of vinyl chloride production involves CuCl2 catalyzed ethylene oxychlorination to ethylene dichloride followed by thermal cracking of the latter to vinyl chloride. To date, no industrial application of a one-step process is available. To close this gap, this work evaluates a wide range of self-prepared supported CeO2 and EuOCl catalysts for one-step production of vinyl chloride from ethylene in a fixed-bed reactor at 623 773 K and 1 bar using feed ratios of C2H4:HCl:O2:Ar:He = 3:3 6:1.5 6:3:82 89.5. Among all studied systems, CeO2/ZrO2 and CeO2/Zeolite MS show the highest activity but suffer from severe combustion of ethylene, forming COx, while 20 wt.% EuOCl/γ-Al2O3 leads to the best vinyl chloride selectivity of 87% at 15.6% C2H4 conversion with complete suppression of CO2 formation and only 4% selectivity to CO conversion for over 100 h on stream. Characterization by XRD and EDX mapping reveals that much of the Eu is present in non-active phases such as Al2Eu or EuAl4, indicating that alternative synthesis methods could be employed to better utilize the metal. A linear relationship between conversion and metal loading is found for this catalyst, indicating that always part of the used Eu is available as EuOCl, while the rest forms inactive europium aluminate species. Zeolite-supported EuOCl slightly outperforms EuOCl/γ Al2O3 in terms of total yield, but is prone to significant coking and is unstable. Even though a lot of Eu seems locked in inactive species on EuOCl/γ Al2O3, these results indicate possible savings of nearly 16,000 USD per kg of catalyst compared to a bulk EuOCl catalyst. These very promising findings constitute a crucial step for process intensification of polyvinyl chloride production and exploring the potential of supported EuOCl catalysts in industrially-relevant reactions.\nProject 2 Abstract: Alkyne Semihydrogenation\nDespite strongly suffering from poor noble metal utilization and a highly toxic selectivity modifier (Pb), the archetypal catalyst applied for the three-phase alkyne semihydrogenation, the Pb-doped Pd/CaCO3 (Lindlar catalyst), is still being utilized at industrial level. Inspired by the very recent strategies involving the modification of Pd with p-block elements (i.e., S), this work extrapolates the concept by preparing crystalline metal phosphides with controlled stoichiometry. To develop an affordable and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional hydrogenation catalysts, nickel, a metal belonging to the same group as Pd and capable of splitting molecular hydrogen has been selected. Herein, a simple two-step synthesis procedure involving nontoxic precursors was used to synthesize bulk nickel phosphides with different stoichiometries (Ni2P, Ni5P4, and Ni12P5) by controlling the P:Ni ratios. To uncover structural and surface features, this catalyst family is characterized with an array of methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), 31P magic-angle nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS-NMR) spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Bulk-sensitive techniques prove the successful preparation of pure phases while XPS analysis unravels the facile passivation occurring at the NixPy surface that persists even after reductive treatment. To assess the characteristic surface fingerprints of these materials, Ar sputtering was carried out at different penetration depths, reveling the presence of Ni+ and P-species. Continuous-flow three-phase hydrogenations of short-chain acetylenic compounds display that the oxidized layer covering the surface is reduced under reaction conditions, as evidenced by the induction period before reaching the steady state performance. To assess the impact of the phosphidation treatment on catalytic performance, the catalysts were benchmarked against a commercial Ni/SiO2-Al2O3 sample. While Ni/SiO2-Al2O3 presents very low selectivity to the alkene (the selectivity is about 10% at full conversion) attributed to the well-known tendency of naked nickel nanoparticles to form hydrides, the performance of nickel phosphides is highly selective and independent of P:Ni ratio. In line with previous findings on PdxS, kinetic tests indicate the occurrence of a dual-site mechanism where the alkyne and hydrogen do not compete for the same site.\nThis work is the subject of a publication of which I am a co-author, as cited below.\nD. Albani; K. Karajovic; B. Tata; Q. Li; S. Mitchell; N. López; J. Pérez-Ramírez. Ensemble Design in Nickel Phosphide Catalysts for Alkyne Semi-Hydrogenation. ChemCatChem 2019. doi.org/10.1002/cctc.201801430\nIncluded in this item (2) Details 2019-05", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8587307333946228}
+{"content": "According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “\nSugar-Free Ice Cream Market by Type, Flavor, and Distribution Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2030,” the global sugar-free ice cream market size is expected to reach $7,355.0 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2021 to 2030.\nSugar-free ice cream is a special type of ice cream made by substituting sugar with sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols are compounds derived from sugar, which resemble sugar in terms of both taste and appearance but contains fewer calories. Xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, and maltitol are few popular sugar alcohols that may be used to make sugar-free ice cream.\nPeople perceive sugar-free ice cream as a healthier alternative to regular ice creams, due to fewer calories and fewer negative health effects. This is a key factor propelling the growth of the sugar-free ice cream market globally. Moreover, increase in prevalence of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease is boosting the demand for sugar-free ice cream. Around 1.5 million deaths were recorded across the globe that were directly associated with diabetes. Therefore, increase in health consciousness, rise in trend of living an active & healthy lifestyle, and surge in demand for healthy food coupled with high disposable income act as the key driving forces of the global sugar-free ice cream market.\nIn addition, increase in popularity of sugar-free ice cream among the diabetic & health-conscious people notably contributes toward the sugar-free ice cream market growth. This is attributed to the fact that sugar-free ice cream is a rich source of vitamins A, B-6, B-12, C, D, and E. Moreover, it is a rich source of minerals like calcium and phosphorous. Consuming ice cream provides energy and stimulates brain. Therefore, these nutritional and health benefits are anticipated to contribute significantly to the growing demand for the sugar-free ice cream globally.\nAccording to the sugar-free ice cream market trends, the availability of wide range of flavors in the market is attracting a large consumer base and help serve the customers based on their taste and preferences. According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and mint chip are the most preferred sugar-free ice cream flavors across the globe, due to their deliciousness and ability to enhance the taste of other treats and desserts.\nHowever, the sugar-free ice cream industry was negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rumors and misconceptions further ruined the demand for the sugar-free ice creams in the market, for instance, consuming ice cream can make an individual susceptible to COVID-19 virus, as one can catch cold. Furthermore, rise in prices of inputs such as packaging materials and freight reduced the profitability during the pandemic. Moreover, closure of production facilities, disruptions in the supply chain, and rise in unemployment rates during the pandemic adversely affected the sugar-free ice cream market.\nAccording to the sugar-free ice cream market analysis, the market is segmented into flavor, form, end use, distribution channel, and region. On the basis of flavor, the market is categorized into vanilla, chocolate, mint chip, strawberry, salted caramel, peanut butter, coffee, and others. As per form, it is divided into pints, bars/stick, sandwich, and others. Depending on end use, it is bifurcated into B2B and B2C. According to distribution channel, it is fragmented into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, and others.\nRegion-wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (the UK, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Italy, and the rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and the rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the rest of LAMEA).\nAs per the sugar-free ice cream market forecast, the Asia-Pacific is expected to show the fastest growth owing to the factors such as rising disposable income, growing health consciousness, and rising consumer awareness regarding low-calorie consumption.\nThe major players operating in the global sugar-free ice cream market are Amul, Baskin-Robbins, Beyond Better Foods, LLC, Havmor, Hershey Creamery Company, Mammoth Creameries, Nestlé S.A, Turkey Hill Dairy, Unilever, and Wells Enterprises, Inc.\nKey findings of the study The market was valued at $2,524.5 million in 2020, and is estimated to reach $7,355.0 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% during the forecast period. By flavor, the salted caramel segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period. In 2020, depending on form, the pint segment was valued at $924.0 million, accounting for 36.6% of the global sugar-free ice cream market share. In 2020, the U.S. was the most prominent market in North America, and is projected to reach $928.6 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% during the forecast period.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9889214038848877}
+{"content": "NEW figures from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association reveal thefts of daily rental vehicles have fallen by a quarter to just 1.2% of the total fleet. The number of vehicles recovered increased by 5% over the past year and the average period of recovery fell by 20% to 2.3 weeks.\nBVRLA secretary general Norman Donkin said: 'Although this is a positive sign, with a reduction in cost to the short term rental industry, we must not become complacent. Incidence of theft while vehicles were being delivered and collected has risen dramatically, highlighting the risks run by rental companies when providing this kind of service to customers.'\nThe overall cost of commercial vehicle theft rose only slightly last year, but the value of stolen vehicles not recovered rose by 18% and there was a significant increase in the number of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes which were not recovered.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8447613716125488}
+{"content": "Singapore: Revised estimate reveals upgraded GDP growth for Q2\nAugust 11, 2021\nSingapore’s economy grew more than initially expected in Q2, according to new figures released on 11 August, as activity continued to recover from the inhibiting effects of the coronavirus pandemic. GDP grew 14.7% year-on-year in the second quarter, contrasting the 1.5% contraction seen in Q1 and marking an improvement on the 14.3% expansion from July’s advanced estimate. Meanwhile, on a seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, the economy slipped back into contraction, with GDP falling 1.8% in Q2 and contrasting the previous period's 3.3% rise.\nThe second quarter’s improvement in annual terms was broad-based, and in no small part aided by a healthy base effect: GDP shrank 13.3% in Q2 2020 due to the inhibiting effects of the pandemic. Looking at the details of the release, the manufacturing sector grew at a faster pace of 17.7% year-on-year in the quarter (Q1: +11.4% yoy). Meanwhile, the construction sector surged back into growth, expanding 106.2% in Q2 and contrasting the 23.2% contraction in Q1, while the services sector also rebounded in the quarter (Q2: +10.3% yoy; Q1: -0.3% yoy). Looking ahead, the recovery is set to continue in the second half of the year, as the manufacturing industry continues to grow on robust external demand for electronics. However, the recent tightening of pandemic-related restrictions in response to a number of new outbreaks in mid-July has the potential to weigh on activity throughout their duration. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) upgraded its 2021 GDP growth forecast to between 6.0% and 7.0% (previous estimate: 4.0%–6.0%), citing the economy’s stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of the year. Regarding the outlook, Barnabas Gan, economist at United Overseas Bank, commented: “All-in-all, we keep our growth outlook for Singapore at 6.5% for the whole of 2021, which is at the middle of the revised MTI’s growth outlook range of between 6.0% and 7.0%. Singapore’s economic prognosis remains resilient given the strong vaccination takeup rate, coupled with its strong export and manufacturing performance seen year-to-date. Still, we remain concerned on how Covid-19-related risks may evolve in the months ahead for Singapore, as well as across Singapore’s key trading partners, as anecdotal evidence has shown how quickly issues may turn south should Covid-19 risks magnify.” Author: Stephen Vogado, Economist", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.534095823764801}
+{"content": "I invested in mutual funds and held my investment in one of them for 90 days. I received dividend for this fund and subsequently sold it after 90 days, registering a short-term loss. Can this be used to offset against short-term capital gains made on other investments? - Chandrasekhar Shivkumar\nNo, this loss cannot be used to offset the capital gains made against other investments. This strategy is commonly known as 'dividend stripping'. Tax provisions state that where a person buys any units within a period of three months before the record date, sells such units within nine months after such date and the dividend income on such units is exempt from tax, the capital loss on such sale to the extent of the dividend income cannot be set off against other gains.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7496776580810547}
+{"content": "The soil retains more nitrogen during a drought, leading to several management challenges. Learn why farmers are being encouraged to test soil before making fall fertilizer application decisions.\nSeptember is the start of cover cropping season in Iowa, and a new app from Practical Farmers of Iowa helps connect farmers with services.\nBoone County’s Bret and Liz Pierce have merged their passion for crops and cattle and together work to improve soil health while protecting water quality.\nThe soil health movement spurred Floyd County farmer Wayne Koehler’s interest to add 4R Plus practices. He has diversified his crop rotation and minimized expenses.\nLinn County farmer Jason Russell’s eagerness to learn led to improvements in how he manages manure from his hog operation as a crop input.\nFarmers across Iowa see the Plus Side of weatherproofing farms, protecting their valuable soil, improving water quality and preserving productivity for future generations.\nA multitude of factors influence success in building healthy soil and economic gains. Dustin Brucker of the Soil Health Partnership shares findings from a collaborative project.\nRoss Evelsizer, natural resources project director with Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development, conducted multi-cropping field trials to determine their impact on profits and farm sustainability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6829319000244141}
+{"content": "The smooth and harmonious functioning of a team is crucial to organizational health and productivity. Many team members have a hand in contributing to situations of conflict, and also a role to play in resolving issues that impact the team.\nOur team cohesiveness assessment and facilitated discussion combines the approaches of our most popular workplace training and development solutions: workplace assessments to solicit input and validate the perceptions of team members, and facilitated team building sessions that encourage each team member tobe accountable for finding solutions to issues impacting the team.\nWorkplace Impact\nSupports a workplace culture of respect and equity.\nHelp facilitate working relationships amongst team members, effective communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution.\nIncreases productivity and engagement, and reduces stress.\nAllows management to better understand and lead workplace teams\nStructure\nDelivered in three phases:\nAn initial consultation with key stakeholders and a series of private one-on-one interviews\nDuring phase one, team members participate in one-on-one interviews with our consultant. Each interviewee will be encouraged to voice their concerns in a private, safe, and structured environment of what they believe are the issues impacting the team, and what they believe is required to build a stronger, more cohesive team. Phase one concludes with a written report containing a thematic analysis of the interview data. The report is optional, but recommended as it provides valuable insight and a record that stakeholders can refer back to once the consultant has completed all phases. Report maintains confidentiality and anonymity.\nA facilitated team discussion with our consultant\nPhase two sees the full team come together for a half-day facilitated discussion. During the session, the team reviews key findings and themes uncovered in phase one. From there, the team works toward building respect and trust for one another, and discusses solutions to current and future issues.\nPhase three is a facilitated follow-up team discussion, recommended one to three months later. The consultant will check in with the team to collectively troubleshoot previously agreed to solutions and explore any new problems or issues.\nAvailability\nAvailable in Canada Only\nObjectives\nThe intervention’s goals include creating an environment where members feel:\nSafe and comfortable working together—free from harassment, abuse, or bullying;\nConfident working collaboratively to accomplish the team’s and organization’s goals;\nPositive that their individual contributions are valued and respected; and\nAccountable for their conduct toward others and the team as a whole.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6940485835075378}
+{"content": "Transition to Transformation: Battling Burnout and Building Resilience November 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST\nA global pandemic, prolonged remote work and learning, an economy in flux, a tense sociopolitical environment, and increasing mental health challenges as a result of the unpresented situation and associated uncertainty have created an environment that is rife for stress and burnout, ultimately leading to high turnover, lack of productivity and negative health effects. This interactive session will explore the impact of stress and burnout from a practical lens, with an emphasis on effective steps we can take immediately as individuals and organizations to move forward in a positive trajectory. Participants will discover simple strategies to employ in everyday life to manage stress while building resiliency, emphasizing a holistic perspective to cultivating individual and collective well-being.\nPresentation Objectives: Recognize signs of burnout and the health and workplace-related implications of chronic stress Discover simple strategies to effectively manage stress and to optimize productivity Identify opportunities to build skills and behaviors for enhanced wellbeing Model best practices of leadership to cultivate a culture of wellness, prioritizing self-care Develop a personalized wellness plan to apply approaches into daily life\nJoin us to learn more about the online learning opportunities offered by Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) to support one’s journey to enhanced wellbeing as individuals, healthcare providers and leaders.\nNote: This informational webinar is not eligible for CEUs at this time. Presenter:\nBeth Romanski is a seasoned higher education professional, currently in the role of Director of Professional and Continuing Education and adjunct faculty member at Maryland University of Integrative Health, a leading academic institution solely dedicated to integrative health programs.\nAs a certified health coach and professional health educator, Beth understands first-hand the stress of work/life expectations and she takes an educational and empowering approach to facilitate behavior change and positive habits that support wellbeing, with the mindset that “being healthy doesn’t have to be hard.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5422528386116028}
+{"content": "A construction bond is a surety bond that protects against financial loss on a construction project. It is a contract between a contracting entity or the person who is having work done, the contractor or the person doing the work, and the bond issuer or surety company who is making sure that the work gets done.\nHow Does a Construction Bond Work?\nThese bonds function as financial security for contracting entities and they guarantee compensation if the contractor violates the conditions of the agreement. Construction bonds are issued for a specific value which represents the maximum compensation that the surety may extend to the contracting entity. Compensation is made if the contractor violates the agreement, causing losses or damages, and the contracting entity files a claim against the bond. Simply put, if the work isn’t completed or if there is damage as a result of the work, then the surety company will pay the damages to the customer. However, they do not stand the final liability. Even if they cover the claim, the bonded contractor must reimburse the surety in full.\nTypes of Construction Bonds\nThere are three types of construction bonds. These are Bid bond, performance bonds and payment bonds.\nBid bonds – these are sometimes required by governments to guarantee that contract bids are made in good faith. They are meant to protect the contracting entity against any frivolous or low-ball construction bids. Before bidding on a public works project, a contractor will need to secure a bid bond. This bond guarantees that if the bid is selected, the contractor accepts the job and will perform it for the price bid. If they default, the public entity can make a claim against the bond as a penalty. Performance bonds – these ensure the construction work will be completed on time and to the required standard. A performance bond guarantees that the contractor will fulfill all their obligations under the contract. If the contractor fails to perform according to the contract, the entity can submit a claim against the bond. The surety company can decide to pay for the cost of completion, finance the current contractor, or takeover the completion of the project by hiring their own contractor. Payment bonds – these give financial protection to subcontractors and others who provide services and materials to the construction company. If a project participant goes unpaid, they can make a claim against the bond. Consider a payment bond as a “pile of money” that protects the property from lien claims. Are Construction Bonds Refundable?\nThere is no straightforward answer to this question since there are many factors to consider. There are many aspects involved when determining whether a construction bond is refundable or not. For instance, when a construction bond is first purchased, it is fully earned during the first term. In this case, the contractor may not be eligible for a refund. However, if the bond was never submitted to the contracting entity, then it may be possible to qualify for a full, partial, or pro-rated refund depending on the situation. Other situations that may determine eligibility for a refund include a business being bankrupt, or if the contractor purchased the wrong bond. It is important to speak directly with the surety company as they will provide guidance on this process.\nConstruction bonds are important for contractors and contracting entities in order for them to protect their financial assets. While they may seem complicated, there is always help available to get started on these. At Risiko, we can help. We protect your company through bonds and insurance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6612900495529175}
+{"content": "ISLAMABAD: Sindh government has expressed reservations on approval of “one sided” Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) by the Council of Common Interests (CCI), maintaining that giving preference to hydel projects over wind and coal projects will increase total basket with stimulated potential impact of billions of dollars over the life cycle of the project.\nThese apprehensions were conveyed by Minister for Energy Imtiaz Shaikh in letters to Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar and NEPRA Chairman Tauseef H Farooqi.\nOn September 6, 2021, the CCI had approved the IGCEP on the basis of need (demand-supply projections) and least cost basis (open competitive bidding).\nHowever, on September 12, 2021, Sindh Minister for Energy raised questions on the IGCEP, which Minister for Energy stated that it has been approved.\nImtiaz Shaikh stated that in the 47th meeting of the CCI held on June 21, 2021 it was observed that the provinces were not consulted by MoE (Power Division), CCoE while finalising the Input Assumptions of IGCEP. Accordingly, it was decided that the CCI shall approve Input Assumptions, to be prepared based on consultation with provinces. In compliance with the CCI decision, the MoE (Power Division) conducted various consultative sessions with provinces and finalized the IGCEP Input Assumptions. Those Input Assumptions were approved by CCoE in its meeting on August 25, 2021.\nSubsequently, a summary was forwarded for the 48th CCI meeting presenting CCoE recommended Input Assumptions for approval.\nThe letter states that the fact is MoE (Power Division) had not taken into account the comments and concerns of the Sindh province. For instance, the local coal and renewable projects initiated by Government of Sindh (GoS), which actually complies with competitive and least-cost principle, are not considered for the revised IGCEP. Instead, relatively higher cost projects have been picked as Committed Projects.\nIn this regard, an analysis has been performed which shows the potential financial impact for not choosing the cheap projects on least cost principle: (i) 10 hydroelectric power projects having cumulative capacity of around 5,247MW have been added in the committed category of the IGCEP of 2021, when compared with IGCEP iteration of 2020. In those 10 projects, five are large hydro projects (ranging from 48MW to 4500MW) having cumulative capacity of 5093MW. As per the latest determination of NEPRA, the lowest levelized tariff of large hydro projects is around US Cents 7/kWh ;(ii) Five wind IPPs had been awarded tariff by NEPRA before the formal notification of ARE Policy 2019 with a cumulative capacity of 275 MW; these projects had been awarded the average levelized tariff of around US Cents 3.40/kWh. These projects have not been considered in the IGCEP on the pretext that they were placed in Category III of the CCoE decision. Leaving aside these least-cost wind projects and prioritizing the hydro projects, there would be an increase in the generation cost of total basket with stipulated potential impact of approximately $35 million per year and approximately $875 million over the life cycle of the projects;(iii) IGCEP assumptions affirms the criteria that the projects, whose PC-Is are approved and funding secured (as of March 2021), shall be taken as committed projects. However, a World Bank-funded project of Sindh titled “Sindh Solar Energy Project” (consisting of a component of 400MW solar power projects) whose PC-I is approved by ECNEC is not completely included in IGCEP, i.e. only 50MW is reportedly being considered and remaining 350MW has been ignored, despite GoS submission of data information to NTDCL on December 17, 2019. Not including these solar projects (US Cents 3.5/kWh) over hydro projects, there would be an increase of the generation cost of total basket, with stipulated potential impact of approximately $21 million per year and approximately $525 million over the life cycle of projects and; (iv) the sponsors of M/s Oracle which is a Thar coal project at block-VI undertakes to develop its 7.8 MPTA mine at a coal tariff of $36/ton for the first 15-years followed by $27/ton in the next 15 years. With this coal price, Block-VI will generate electricity by establishing 1320MW power plant at a proposed levelized tariff of US Cents 5.45/kWh - calculations and financial modelling are proposed in writing by the sponsors and submitted to GoS, MoE (Power Division).\nCopyright Business Recorder, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8932803869247437}
+{"content": "The association of polyvictimization with violent ideations in late adolescence and early adulthood: A longitudinal study\ndc.contributor.author Eisner, Manuel dc.contributor.author Averdijk, Margit dc.contributor.author Kaiser, Daniela dc.contributor.author Murray, Aja L. dc.contributor.author Nivette, Amy dc.contributor.author Shanahan, Lilly dc.contributor.author van Gelder, Jean‐Louis dc.contributor.author Ribeaud, Denis dc.date.accessioned 2021-04-28T04:10:55Z dc.date.available 2021-04-28T04:10:55Z dc.date.issued 2021-04-27 dc.date.submitted 2021-03-05 dc.identifier.issn 0096-140X dc.identifier.issn 1098-2337 dc.identifier.other ab21965 dc.identifier.uri https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/321674 dc.description.abstract Abstract: Violent ideations are increasingly recognized as an important psychological predictor for aggressive and violent behavior. However, little is known about the processes that contribute to violent ideations. This paper examines the extent to which polyvictimization triggers violent ideations in late adolescence and early adulthood, while also adjusting for dispositional and situational factors as well as prior violent ideations. Data came from three waves of the Zurich Project on the Social Development from Childhood into Adulthood (z‐proso; n = 1465). Full‐information maximum likelihood Tobit models were fitted to regress violent ideations experienced at ages 17 and 20 on multiple victimization experiences in the preceding 12 months while controlling for antecedent developmental risk factors and prior violent ideations. The results showed that violent ideations in late adolescence and early adulthood are influenced by violent thoughts, aggressive behavior, violent media consumption, moral neutralization of violence, and internalizing symptoms measured 2 years earlier. Experiences of polyvictimization significantly contributed to an increase in violent ideations both during late adolescence and in early adulthood. The exposure–response relationship between victimization and violent ideations did not significantly differ by sex. The findings are consistent with the notion that violent ideations are triggered by a retaliation‐linked psychological mechanism that entails playing out other directed imaginary aggressive scenarios specifically in response to experiencing intentional harm‐doing by others. dc.language en dc.subject RESEARCH ARTICLE dc.subject RESEARCH ARTICLES dc.subject adolescence dc.subject early adulthood dc.subject polyvictimization dc.subject revenge dc.subject violent ideations dc.title The association of polyvictimization with violent ideations in late adolescence and early adulthood: A longitudinal study dc.type Article dc.date.updated 2021-04-28T04:10:54Z prism.publicationName Aggressive Behavior dc.identifier.doi 10.17863/CAM.68793 dcterms.dateAccepted 2021-03-15 rioxxterms.versionofrecord 10.1002/ab.21965 rioxxterms.version AO rioxxterms.version VoR rioxxterms.licenseref.uri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ dc.contributor.orcid Eisner, Manuel [0000-0001-5436-9282] dc.contributor.orcid Averdijk, Margit [0000-0002-7271-8682] dc.contributor.orcid Kaiser, Daniela [0000-0002-4217-3300] dc.contributor.orcid Murray, Aja L. [0000-0002-9068-3188] dc.contributor.orcid Nivette, Amy [0000-0003-0597-3648] dc.contributor.orcid Shanahan, Lilly [0000-0002-4534-6924] dc.contributor.orcid van Gelder, Jean‐Louis [0000-0002-7928-5066] dc.contributor.orcid Ribeaud, Denis [0000-0002-1668-8319] pubs.funder-project-id Jacobs Foundation (2010‐888) pubs.funder-project-id Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung (100013_116829 and 100014_132124) Files in this item This item appears in the following Collection(s) Jisc Publications Router This collection holds Cambridge publications received from the Jisc Publications Router", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5727074146270752}
+{"content": "OBJECTIVE: to describe women's experiences of participating in decision-making related to augmentation of labour. DESIGN: a qualitative approach using modified grounded theory technique. Open-ended interviews were conducted 1-3 days after childbirth. SETTING: the interviews were performed in the postnatal wards in five hospitals (tertiary level) in Stockholm, Sweden. PARTICIPANTS: 20 newly delivered women who had received oxytocin infusion for augmentation of labour during childbirth. FINDINGS AND KEY CONCLUSIONS: support and guidance from midwives in combination with knowledge and expectations about the intervention seemed to be important for women's satisfaction with decision-making concerning augmentation of labour. Four patterns of decision-making were found. One group of women participated in the decision-making regarding augmentation of labour while a second group was invited, but refrained from participation. These women were satisfied with the decisions made. A third group of women did not participate, but wanted to and they were dissatisfied with the decisions made. The fourth group did not participate in the decision-making-and did not want to. These women accepted the decisions made. The desire for information exceeded the desire for involvement in decision-making and the majority of women had confidence in the midwives' assessment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8337433934211731}
+{"content": "British Shorthairs are not a common cat in the United States. However, they are becoming more popular. It is rare to find one outside of a breeder, though. You usually won’t find these cats just wandering around animal shelters.\nIt isn’t impossible to find these cats up for adoption, but it can be difficult to determine if a cat is actually a British Shorthair or if they are a different breed altogether. Many people don’t know how to identify cat breeds correctly, which can lead to confusion.\nThere are a few ways to identify a British Shorthair. Most of these are not fool-proof, however. Often, you have to identify multiple traits that point toward your feline being a British Shorthair.\n1. Check Their Head Shape\nThe British Shorthair has a chubby face. Their cheeks are full and their head is wide. They do not have a dainty, narrow head like some other breeds. Their ears are also quite broad and rounded. They don’t stick up that far but they wouldn’t be considered “short.” Their nose is short but not squished like a Persian’s.\nTheir face is often described as having oblivious expression. However, that can mean one thing to one person and something else to another. Some say that it looks like a smile. Others suggest that it looks like they’re upset all the time.\n2. Look for Short Legs\nBritish Shorthairs have rather short legs. They are strong and sturdy, though. Their paws are often rounded and can be quite small compared to the rest of their body.\n3. Look for a Sturdy Body\nThis breed has a stocky body. They are broad-shouldered and have a full chest. They are extremely sturdy, despite their smaller size. They are not dainty like some people might expect. They weigh just as much as some taller cats.\nTheir tail is also extremely thick. It can be a bit short, though.\n4. Determine Eye Color\nA British Shorthair’s eyes are large and round. They look a bit like an owl’s in this manner. They tend to be copper or gold in color. This is a clear sign of a British Shorthair because other cats usually have more varying degrees of eye colors.\nOccasionally, these cats will have blue or green eyes. However, this is much rarer.\n5. Check Their Coat\nThese cats have short coats that are quite thick. They feel like they’re made for cold climates. They shed heavily for this reason. Their coat typically feels plushy.\nUsually, their coat is a grayish color. It can be various other colors too, though. For instance, some cats are white, black, or even calico.\n6. Weigh Your Feline\nAll cat breeds are bred to be a specific size. If your cat is a British Shorthair, they should fit within the breed’s weight guidelines. Males are usually 9-17 pounds, while females are 7-12 pounds. If your cat falls within these guidelines, they may be a British Shorthair. However, there are many cats that fall within this range.\n7. Do a DNA Test\nOccasionally, you may be able to get a DNA test for your cat. These vary in accuracy, however. Basically, they take your cat’s DNA and compare it to the DNA of other cats. If it matches enough with a specific breed, they will assign that breed to your feline.\nOf course, this may not always be accurate. The more DNA samples that a company has, the more accurate its test is. However, there is always the chance that the test will be wrong.\nSo, you may not want to rely on a DNA test completely. If your cat is obviously not a British Shorthair and the test comes back saying so, you should question the test. It is more likely to be wrong than your cat being a strange British Shorthair.\nHowever, if your cat looks like a British Shorthair and the test confirms it, then it’s probably right.\n8. Observe Your Cat’s Personality\nAll breeds have specific personality traits that are common. However, all cats are also individuals, so their personalities can vary. Not all British Shorthairs act the same, even if they are the same species. That said, they do commonly have similar traits.\nThese cats are known for being extremely mellow. They are often serious and spend most of their time laying around. They aren’t particularly playful and have low energy levels. Furthermore, they can deal with a bit of handling. They are often affectionate, though they may not like strangers.\nUsually, these cats get along with other felines and even dogs. These cats are simply too laidback to care about anything too much.\n9. Pick Your Cat Up\nHowever, these cats do often care about being picked up. They will protest, squirm, and complain. They usually are not comfortable being carried, no matter what you do. You may have a hard time carrying them at all due to their squirmy nature.\nMost of these cats also won’t like sitting on your lap.\nDo British Shorthair Cats Meow?\nThere is some debate over whether these cats meow frequently. Some people call them very vocal, while others hardly consider them to be vocal at all. Therefore, you can’t use this as an accurate determination of your cat’s breed. It likely varies from cat to cat. It may even be determined within specific family lines.\nThese cats do meow. It is more of a matter of how much they meow. Most cats meow when they want something, such as food and attention. These cats will meow for similar reasons.\nConclusion\nBritish Shorthairs aren’t commonly cats that you find at an animal shelter. Typically, you must adopt them from a breeder. In this case, you’ll know exactly what kind of cat you’re adopting. You won’t have to worry about figuring it out.\nHowever, if you do adopt a cat from a shelter, you may be wondering if they are actually a member of this breed. Usually, it is difficult to determine breed with any sort of certainty if you are not an expert. But you can look for a few different traits. This includes things like the roundness of their face and the structure of their body.\nOne of the most accurate ways to make a determination is with a DNA test, but even these aren’t that accurate. In the end, you can make estimated guesses, but you’ll never be able to know for certain unless you have your cat’s pedigree.\nFeatured Image Credit: NickSu, Shutterstock", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8635662198066711}
+{"content": "In a peer-reviewed study made public Wednesday, University of Texas at Austin researchers call it “plausible” that underground injections of oil and gas waste triggered a series of temblors — including one of the strongest ever recorded in the area at 4.8 — that rattled Timpson residents in 2012.\nKeep reading at Texas Tribune.\nIs a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9694291949272156}
+{"content": "MELVIN LIPPE, MARTINA PADMANABHAN, MONISH JOSE, ISABELLE KUNZE, HANNAH ARPKE, LYDIA BETZ\nLeibniz Universität Hannover, Insitute of Environmental Planning, Germany The trans- and interdisciplinary research project BioDIVA aims to generate transformation knowledge towards a gender-equitable and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity. Approaching agrobiodiversity from the disciplinary perspectives of land use change, institutions, sociology, economy and ecology establishes per se a ground for an interdisciplinary analysis of the boundary spanning complexities. At the case of rice\"=diversity in Kerala, South India, the paper outlines the initial steps to establish a research design for a transdisciplinary understanding of the dynamics associated with agrobiodiversity loss.\nSetting out for a four-year expedition to create a development perspective for farming communities and other actors involved in the upland rice farming system, we firstly present the results of integrating disciplinary theoretical assumptions of natural and social sciences on a conceptual level. Thereby we reflect on the process and tools to identify the specific perspectives and interdisciplinary intersections. This step prepares for the confrontation with the field in an explorative case study as a means to build a common ground at the very beginning of BioDIVA research process. Secondly, we discuss the BioDIVA research design after encountering with the field.\nTo create a development perspective for farming communities and other actors involved in the upland rice farming system of Kerala, South India, we reflect on the predefined key terms, which guide our research, met transdisciplinarity in the field, explore the knowledge domains of farmers, scientists and development practitioners and incorporate these different kinds of knowledge and interests into a common research design. The paper is structured as follows: 1) We introduce to the key terms, which guide our research, 2) reflect on transdisciplinarity as a research paradigm, 3) explore the knowledge domains while presenting tools for generating disciplinary perspectives by merging them into intersections, 4) reflecting on the process, we proceed to build an interdisciplinary framework to prepare the transdisciplinary integration, 5) present our first findings in the field and conclude with a first critical discourse on transdisciplinary research from our perspective of South India.\nKeywords: Agrobiodiversity, gender equity, interdisciplinarity, methods, rice, sustainability, transdisciplinarity", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8194255828857422}
+{"content": "Frameworks for modelling social-ecological systems (SESs) often do not consider interactions across different spatial and temporal scales, and tend to consider only a limited number of dimensions (e.g. environmental, political, social). Using participatory modelling approaches for including a wide array of actors in cross-scale modelling of SESs is central to their effectiveness and value. In many cases however, participation remains tagged on haphazardly during the modelling process, or merely paid false lip service to. Both these issues - cross-scale dynamics and participation in SES modelling - have large potential impacts on the results of models, users’ understanding, and their policy implications. This session aims to begin to address these issues by developing an improved understanding of how to go about including them in SESs modelling.\nThis session invites new, bold, and ambitious contributions on cross-scale modelling of SESs which focus on issues related to land (i.e. rural, urban, agriculture, forestry, other land uses). Session contributions may advance the theory of cross-scale SESs modelling, present examples of cross-scale SESs modelling in practice, or consider how to incorporate more participation.\nIntended audience: This session is intended for researchers and practitioners interested in improving modelling of SESs. We welcome contributions from all career stages, especially more junior colleagues.\nKey topics: Cross-scale modelling, Social-ecological systems (SESs), Stakeholder participation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9757965207099915}
+{"content": "This brief is part of a series that brings attention to the mutually reinforcing nature of four global normative instruments developed through the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) and the SSF Guidelines. Their synergistic implementation can make a difference in enabling small-scale fisheries actors to contribute to sustainable food systems by providing highly nutritious food for local communities, and it can make a difference for consumers in national, regional and international markets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9890941381454468}
+{"content": "From Cushion Into Life: Cultivating Wellbeing Through Meditation & Compassion A Five Session Course Series with Jess Lakin SATURDAYS OCTOBER 30th to DECEMBER 4th* 2:00pm to 3:30pm *Class does not meet on November 27th due to holidays\nThis five session series offers an empowering introduction to meditation and the wisdom of the heart, with a focus on how these tools can support daily life - bringing compassion and understanding to ourselves; opening us to new awareness about the nature of our thoughts, emotions, and reactions; and loosening the grip of stressful triggers and reactive patterns.\nThis series understands by our very nature of being human, that we will experience challenges. We will have moments when our mind is loud and critical, we will feel waves of emotional overwhelm. However, by listening and cultivating awareness of the body, breath and by coming to the compassionate space of our heart, we can learn how to move from our heightened states and stress reactions into a space of being which is connected to our wiser self. This glimpse of our true nature is associated with sense of calm, spaciousness and inner radiance.\nThis series provides a deepening experience for beginner and experienced meditators alike, with a focus on bringing the practices we learn on our meditation cushion into daily life. It involves 5 in-person group sessions. Each session will start with a meditation practice followed by a teaching component and opportunity to share in the group. You will take the meditation practice home and journal around your experiences as you bring new awarenesses to your life, your patterns, blocks and stressful triggers, supporting you to experience life with more joy and flow.\nWeek 1: On Being HumanOctober 30th 2:00pm to 3:30pm\nWe start this journey by taking some time to appreciate where we are and where we have come from, as well as getting clear on what we would like to change to support our well-being. We acknowledge what it means to be human, to experience emotional ups and downs, successes and challenges, and to appreciate our journey which has brought us to the present. Our focus, is on cultivating our inner gaze of compassion and building connection and familiarity with some of the most powerful tools available to us; Awareness & Breath.\nTeaching/Practice What is meditation? Honoring our human journey. Inner gaze of compassion. The power of awareness for shifting perception. Meditation on awareness of Body, Breath & Infinite Space. Guidance to Being - when the mind is not captured by thoughts.\nWeek 2: Riding The Runaway HorseNovember 6th 2:00pm to 3:30pm\nThis class focusses on deepening our journey into the healing capacity of breath and awareness. We bring light to stress and explore our personal relationship to it, by identifying triggers and reactive patterns. We explore how stress arises from the way in which we meet experiences in our lives. In particular we look at the power our thoughts and emotions play in our lives, and explore how we ride emotions.\nTeaching/Practice Understanding energy and the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Riding the runaway horse of emotional reactions. Exploring the causes of stress. Cultivating the healing breath. Beingness and connecting to the Wiser Self. Wisdom of the 3 A’s - Allow, Appreciate & Accept.\nWeek 3: The Radiant HeartNovember 13th 2:00pm to 3:30pm\nIn this class we deep dive into the heart! We cultivate and build familiarity with the heart space. We learn to distinguish the difference between reacting from the mind, versus responding from the heart.\nTeaching/Practice The Head and the Heart’s Intelligence - Mind and Radiant-Heart Mind. Exploring Compassion & Self-Compassion. Observing & naming emotions and thoughts as they arise. Power of Self-Compassion for soothing emotions. The Radiant Heart Meditation - touching into expansion, space and inner radiance. Becoming the compassionate witness.\nWeek 4: Inner ListeningNovember 20th 2:00pm to 3:30pm\nIn this class we explore how our ability to listen within unfolds as we cultivate heart wisdom and compassion. There is a natural maturation which happens in our ability to deeply listen, and less tendency to fly off into our reactive patterns. We find we can listen and sit with whatever arises, and through what we have already cultivated in the breath practice, allow for whatever arises to dissolve back into space.\nTeaching/Practice Meditation on listening with an open heart. Riding with emotions - witnessing, allowing and dissolving emotional energies.\nWeek 5: Life as a meditation - moment to moment opportunities for learning and compassion.December 4th 2:00pm to 3:30pm\nThis class weaves all to tools we have cultivated over the series, Breath, Awareness, Compassion, Resting in the Heart, Listening Within, and Riding Emotions with a focus on integrations and bringing them into everyday life.\nTeaching/PracticeLiving with the Radiant Heart\nReview and on-going practice.\nABOUT JESS LAKIN\nJess Lakin is an experienced life coach, teacher and healer known for her intuitive and compassionate approach. She holds a UK Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy, UK), and has an extensive foundation in clinical therapeutic experience through her 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist within UK child & family mental health services. Her move to California initiated a diversion away from Clinical Psychology. It was here she embarked on an intensive program of personal training into body/mind consciousness practices and energy healing modalities.\nShe qualified as a yoga and meditation instructor in 2016 and has broadened her training through working closely with Master Teachers from diverse branches of meditation and energy healing. She is also a Certified Shakti Reiki Master, and Radiant Heart Meditation Guide. She has specialized in as a facilitator of sound immersions with gongs. She offers an integrated and holistic life coaching and energy healing practice to support physical, mental, emotional, spiritual wellbeing and life transformation.\nREGISTER NOW ~ $275 for all 5 sessions / $60 for individual drop-in session", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6737903952598572}
+{"content": "Complementary procedures\nThe following procedures often work well in tandem with a tummy tuck.\nMini Tummy Tuck\nFor some patients, a full tummy tuck is not needed. If there is a bulge only below the belly button, which is often a result of abdominal muscles separating during pregnancy, a mini tummy tuck may be more optimal. The mini tummy tuck requires a smaller, lower incision and leaves the belly button intact. Using gentle assisted liposuction, Dr. Alizadeh removes excess fat and then repairs the separated muscle tissue by stitching it together. This restores a firm, flat lower abdomen. Torso Lift Belt Lipectomy\nA torso lift, or belt lipectomy, allows Dr. Alizadeh to contour the hips, thighs and buttocks. In addition to the abdomen, the patient’s lower body is lifted, shaped and sculpted. This procedure is designed for patients who have lost a large volume of weight, yet still struggle with excess, unwanted skin. Lateral Torso Abdominoplasty LTAP\nThis procedure is designed for those with excess upper abdominal skin or lateral breast skin, and it can also benefit patients who have had previous operations. Dr. Alizadeh will create a tapered contour by removing the excess skin that is hanging laterally and redraping and securing it along the sides of the torso, creating a smoother, tighter physique.\nPanniculectomy Surgery For The Abdominal Apron\nAlso known as a pannus stomach or mother’s apron, apron belly occurs when the belly and fat expands due to weight gain or pregnancy. This appears as an apron-like flap that can hang low below the beltline, cause back pain, and prevent good genital hygiene. Patients who have worked hard to lose significant weight often have this extra pouch. Removing it helps them feel better about their weight loss and proud of their impressive achievement. Mommy Makeover\nAfter having children, the flesh of the body can sag and hang instead of bouncing back as you want it to. Dr. Alizadeh can provide a \"mommy makeover\" procedure for women who desire a full-body restoration. This restoring procedure generally includes a tummy tuck andbreast augmentation or a NaturaBra™ Breast Lift. Once it is complete, you can see your pre-pregancy figure again, firmed, contoured and in a beautiful hourglass shape. Spot Liposuction\nIn addition to removing excess skin, liposuction can be done to help achieve a slimmer, shapely result as a part of comprehensive body contouring.\nBased on your vision for your body, Dr. Alizadeh may also discuss grafting the fat to your face or breasts to enhance or augment areas that are in need of a lift.\nAdditionally, Dr. Alizadeh may recommend using the unwanted fat in cellulite removal procedures by layering it to help prevent future scarring or dimpling.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8696969747543335}
+{"content": "The stretch of June 17th through June 23rd marks National Nursing Assistants Week, a recognized holiday near and dear to our hearts here at Elite Medical Staffing. EMS nursing assistants - or CNA’s - are amongst one of the most vital medical professional services to our country’s healthcare system.\nCertified nursing assistants can often provide nearly 80 to 90 percent of the direct, invaluable care patients receive. With over 1.5 million CNA’s nationwide, our hospitals, assisted living facilities, home care agencies, clinics, and communities are significantly supported by this crucial role! Join us in gratitude for the incredible work of invaluable certified nursing assistants this week, next week, and every week!\n5 Ways to Show Gratitude to Certified Nursing Assistants in Your Workplace\nThank Them Publicly: If your team members are comfortable with it, consider taking both group and individual photos to publicly ‘post’ and thank them across social media platforms. Share something special about their work ethic, bio, or background.\nRecognize Exceptional Work: Consider highlighting and rewarding top-performers or all wonderful CNA’s on your team with accolades like “CNA of the month” to motivate your team, and even improve morale.\nCelebrate with Something Sweet: Whether a pizza party, special catered lunch, coffee gift cards, or simply something sweet to say ‘thank you’, even the smallest of gestures can express great gratitude!\nConsider Their Preferences: Now might be a great time to get your CNA’s input on many of the day-to-day decisions that can have an impact on their work. You can empower your team by encouraging CNA’s to share their input on their work schedules, desired break times, and beyond.\nExplore Special Bonuses: CNA’s roles are incredibly demanding both physically and emotionally - a day ‘off’ might be just what the Doctor ordered. Explore creating a “bonus day” opportunity if feasible, allowing team members to take a well-deserved day off!\nThere are endless opportunities to thank the certified nursing assistants in your personal and professional life, and this upcoming week is the perfect time to do so. At Elite Medical Staffing, we deeply appreciate our nursing assistants - their work, time, and expertise is invaluable to us and our community as a whole. Every EMS CNA is exceptional but it is truly their commitment to their patients that makes them ‘elite’.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9471276998519897}
+{"content": "Regulate or ban: EU’s proposed AI credit scoring framework hears feedback\nThe recent social and credit scoring AI regulations proposed by the EU have been a hot topic within the bloc, with differing opinions beginning to emerge between organisations.\nThe European Banking Federation (EBF) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) have now each made recommendations on the EU’s nascent AI regulatory framework.\nThe European Commission’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) aims to balance investment and innovation with a respect for fundamental human rights.\nThe AIA will also avoid duplicating regulations seen within existing frameworks such as the GDPR and those that govern the banking and financial services sectors.\nBut while the EBF has called for a level regulatory playing field between EU member states, the EESC worries credit scoring by private enterprises could lead to mission creep within the bloc that could see social scoring AI used by public organisations.\nAs part of its feedback on the AIA, the EBF says the nascent framework risks creating a lack of consistency in supervisory expectations and practices among different national competent authorities.\nA situation where “certain actors are subject to more stringent requirements in one member state than another” could create divergent outcomes in the use of ‘high-risk’ AI applications such as credit assessments and credit scoring schemes.\nThe EBF also suggests that only those AI systems used to evaluate access to credit should fall under the scope of the AIA, with AI applications used in the wider credit process excluded.\nWhile the group calls for a “same activity, same risks, same rules” approach under a harmonised supervisory landscape for such schemes, the EESC says it sees no place in the EU for scoring the trustworthiness of citizens based on their behaviour or personal characteristics, regardless of who is doing the scoring.\nThe EESC is concerned the practice of credit or social scoring will “gain currency” in Europe as it has in China, where the committee claims citizens can be denied access to basic public services based on their Social Credit Score.\nWhile the draft AIA does include a ban on social scoring undertaken by public authorities in Europe, the EESC would like to see it extended to private and semi-private organisations, such as loan or mortgage providers.\nSpeaking on behalf of the EESC, Catelijne Muller says: “The AIA should attempt to draw a clear line between what is considered ‘social scoring’ and what can be considered an acceptable form of evaluation for a certain purpose.\n“That line can be drawn where the information used for the assessment is not reasonably relevant or proportionate.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5980631113052368}
+{"content": "Trustco Insurance, through its Legal Shield product, has devoted itself to support two University of Namibia Law students for the 2021 academic year. The students will receive financial support as well as an opportunity to conduct their Work Integrated Learning at Trustco Insurance upon graduation.\nThis year’s recipients – Mayemo Abigail Namakaliza and Doreen Lyomba will each be awarded Legal Shield bursaries amounting to N$30 000.00, after undergoing a rigorous selection process that considered an array of criteria as well as personal attributes. The financial assistance will enable them to focus on their studies rather than the financial hardships one encounters when pursuing a higher education qualification. The Legal Shield bursary initiative has awarded in excess of N$1.1 million to numerous students since 2002.\nUpon completion of their studies, the two recipients will be granted the opportunity of employment at Trustco Insurance where they will each receive valuable practical experience in the legal working environment. This will equip them for the future by enhancing their confidence in executing tasks.\nThe bursaries awards were handed over by Trustco Insurance’s Head of Claims, Mr. Kevin Anderson, who placed great emphasis on the fulfillment of social responsibilities. He stated, “It is indeed a proud moment for us as Legal Shield to change the lives of our future lawmakers. This long tradition of investing into our youth is not merely a financial investment, but a moral obligation to make our society a better place through our social investment initiatives.” The next generation of the van Rooyen entrepreneurial dynasty, Le Hugo van Rooyen, had the opportunity to sit down with the recipients and shared some valuable tips in legal studies, a career he regards highly for the success of a corporate entity. “I am equally excited to witness this historic handover, to see the energy and fire in the eyes of Doreen and Mayemo. They are the ones who need to take the judiciary system to the next level in Namibia” he said.\nTrustco Insurance continues to assist law students annually by means of bursaries and employment opportunities. To date, a total of 46 bursary recipients have benefitted from the financial assistance provided through the Legal Shield Bursary initiative. The management of Trustco Insurance believes that investing in promising legal students is an investment in the future. Legal Shield was launched in 2000 and was at that time the only Namibian legal insurance provider. It offers affordable cover against legal costs stemming from civil, criminal, matrimonial, labour and administrative matters.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.817814290523529}
+{"content": "OCTANE RATING\nFederal law requires that gasoline octane ratings are displayed on the fuel pumps.\nThe vehicle manufacturer recommends the use of premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index). Using the correct fuel specification helps to maintain the vehicle's performance, fuel economy, and driveability.\nIf premium unleaded fuel is not available, use unleaded fuel with a lower octane rating, down to a minimum of 87 AKI. Using lower octane-rated fuel may reduce the engine's performance, increase fuel consumption and can cause an audible engine knock and other driveability problems.\nDo not use fuels with an octane rating lower than 87 AKI, as severe engine damage may occur.\nConsult a retailer/authorized repairer if a heavy persistent engine knock is detected, even if using fuel to the recommended octane rating. Urgently consult a retailer/authorized repairer if an engine knock is detected while holding a steady speed on level roads. Failure to do so is misuse of the vehicle, which is not covered by the vehicle's warranty.\nAn occasional light engine knock when accelerating or climbing hills is acceptable.\nDo not use leaded fuels, fuel additives, or fuels with lead substitutes, e.g., manganese-based fuels. Doing so may adversely affect the vehicle's exhaust emissions control systems and the vehicle's warranty.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.813491940498352}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe live in the challenging times of the 21st-century with the increased need for humans to possess specific skills that will help them to be successful in this era. This means that education should in learners, develop these skills effectively. Different global countries have begun to recognize the significance of multiple solutions tasks in the teaching and learning of mathematics in the 21st-century. However, this practice is not visible in South Africa. Hence, the current study explores and synthetize the sparsely available literature on MSTs to answer the question: What is the significance of multiple-solution tasks (MSTs) in mathematics education and why is it relevant for South African mathematics education to make the exercise of producing multiple solutions accessible to learners? The literature that is being synthetized here is viewed through the optic lens of the social constructivism theory as proposed by Vygotsky and explicated in Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger`s\nSituated learning: Legitimate peripheral participation. In the conclusion I engage in an argumentation that illuminates the significance of MSTs in mathematics education and provide reasons why it would be beneficial for the South African mathematics curriculum to incorporate MSTs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6112532019615173}
+{"content": "The Coast Guard will be holding its first technical & credentialing virtual education fair on\nWed., Oct. 13, 2021, online from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The event is is open to all personnel and their family members. Participants can explore hundreds of degrees and certifications in an easy-to-navigate and relaxed, virtual environment.\nLooking to advance your Coast Guard career or qualify for a better paying job in the civilian workforce? Look no further! A short-term investment of your time to earn a professional license, an industry certification, or a technical degree can pave the way.\nIn the military, these accomplishments are recognized as professional development milestones – giving members a competitive edge for advancement or a prestigious assignment. In the civilian workforce, these credentials qualify candidates for a wider array of higher paying positions.\n20 programs and colleges will be represented, showcasing a variety of institutions and organizations. Programs include Military to Mariner (M2M), the CG’s Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (CG COOL), and the US Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP).\nAll participating colleges offer online programs and military tuition discounts at or near the CG Tuition Assistance (TA) cap of $250 per credit hour.\nYou will be able to:\nExplore educational opportunities.\nChoose between live text chat or real-time “in-person” assistance.\nParticipate in personalized counseling sessions.\nDiscover e-learning options.\nAttendees can browse virtual booths to learn about apprenticeship programs, industry-recognized credentials, prep courses, and technical degrees. These activities can be done with or without engaging in a live text chat. However, the Education Services Officer (ESO) team highly encourages members to interact with knowledgeable representatives who will be “at the ready” to provide information and guidance in real time.\nAnother outstanding feature of the fair is the opportunity to interact with full time ESOs who will be manning the ESO Booth. In this corner of the fair, members can learn about their education benefits, the tuition or credentialing assistance process, and the potential value of credit recommendations listed on their Joint Service Transcripts (JSTs).\nMost importantly, participants can engage in a real-time advising session to discuss their professional goals and clarify how benefits and programs can be used to achieve these goals.\nYou can find out more information about e-learning opportunities. Skillsoft (a leading provider of on-demand training used by 65% of Fortune 500 companies) will be represented at the Ed Fair. Skillsoft offers over 7000 courses that complement numerous CG COOL credentials to include Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, and CompTIA Network+.\nThe CG offers these e-learning opportunities for FREE via the Skillport program which can be accessed through the CG Pixel Links. An excellent 24/7 resource, Skillport is an additional tool that can be used to support multiple pathways to professional success.\nThe team of full-time ESOs led by Shelby Dill (ESO Base Galveston) are excited to bring this Virtual Ed Fair to every member of Team Coast Guard, especially in light of COVID-19 safety considerations. Rarely will members find so many resources in one place at one time in such a convenient format.\nRegister now: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/DeVry/e/k683l\nRelated Content:\nResources:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6072428226470947}
+{"content": "With a unanimous vote, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the\nCounty of Tulare ARPA Interim Recovery Plan at their August 24, 2021 meeting, held at 6:30 p.m. in the Tulare County Board Chambers.\n“The American Rescue Plan Act funding provides a unique opportunity for the County to complete transformative projects and programs with the outcome being a lasting impact on County services and our community members,” stated Board Chair Amy Shuklian.\nThe American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021, with the intent of devoting $1.9 trillion to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, including public health and economic impacts. Tulare County has received half of the $90,552,914 in direct aid, which was based on the county’s share of the U.S. population.\nTo use the funds, a plan was required to be brought forward by the County Administrative Office, following guidelines set forth by the U.S. Treasury, and be approved by the Board of Supervisors no later than August 31, 2021.\nCounty Administrative Officer Jason T. Britt stated, “This plan reflects investments in offsetting the ongoing costs related to the response and mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic and historic investments in County infrastructure including parks, drinking water, and homelessness in unincorporated Tulare County.”\nKey guiding principles the County established to guide the allocation and use of the funding include that the projects and programs in the plan must:\nBe transformational Have one-time uses Be directed towards health and safety Have equitable outcomes Be data-driven Be shovel-ready Avoid duplication To read the Tulare County ARPA Interim Recovery Plan, visit www.tularecounty.ca.gov.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.835838258266449}
+{"content": "This report examines the emerging financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the financial support activated within manufacturing.Download PDF\nThis paper challenges the notion that environmental responsibility is inherently at odds with productivity and, by extension, profitability.Download PDF\nLeadership teams are facing a pivotal shift. To compete effectively, companies need full visibility throughout their value chains. This paper presents a fram...Download PDF\nIn this fast-evolving context, as global companies adapt their manufacturing and supply chain strategies to build resilience, India has a unique opportunity ...Download PDF\nThis paper summarizes insights from senior executives and public sector leaders and introduces the resiliency compass, a new framework for organizations to a...Download PDF\nThe 2020 Annual Report provides an overview of the Global Network, highlights specific initiatives within these regional ecosystems, and provides insights in...Download PDF\nThe Global Lighthouse Network welcomes 15 new lighthouses to an inspiring group of organizations that exhibit the essential characteristics of the Fourth Ind...Download PDF\nManufacturing industries are on the verge of a data-driven revolution – here’s what’s needed to ensure it results in increased productivity, better customer ...Download PDF", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8784160017967224}
+{"content": "This research compares the regional contributions of SPC Hourly Mesoscale Analysis Archive parameters to snow, rain and severe weather periods of the February 7 - 9 2017 event. The focus is on how the physical and dynamical processes represented by the SPC Hourly Mesoscale Analysis Archive parameters contributed individually or collectively to produce the extremes of snowfall, rainfall and severe weather that occurred during this event.\nSince central and eastern United States average winter temperatures are becoming warmer, more significant regional events are likely not only to be accompanied by heavy snow, but heavy rain and even severe weather. So, an important motivation for this research is to show the SPC Hourly Mesoscale Analysis parameters that contribute to heavy rain, even severe weather in one region eventually contribute to heavy snow in another region and provide best practices on observing, forecasting and communicating this event to the impacted regions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8894783854484558}
+{"content": "“Progress is unlikely without change, and those who can rewire their mind can revamp the world.”\nAccording to a Statista report, worldwide expending on blockchain solutions is forecasted to reach 6.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. Thus, it is evitable the massive volume of audience inclined towards this revolutionary technology. Blockchain was initially started as a technology that resists adulteration to document timestamps. However, it becomes widely renowned in 2008 after Satoshi Nakamoto introduces Bitcoin leveraging the Blockchain tech. A peer-to-peer decentralized digital currency where there is no trusted third party. Bitcoin has already been accepted by the European Court of Justice as a valid currency and is exempt from sales taxes. Norton Rose Fulbright\nIn the wake of the extensive interest in this futuristic technology, increasing numbers of entities are adopting Blockchain to create new businesses and elevate existing ones. Take banking, for example, it is one of the most popular Blockchain applications, yet it isn’t the only industry affected. Below are the top 5 mainstream industries that Blockchain will soon disrupt:\n1. TOURISM INDUSTRY\nTravel and tourism are the most happening and flourishing industries known to exist. In the wake of the pandemic, there might be a plunge. Nevertheless, there is nothing that can dampen a human’s spirit to travel and explore. With constraint comes creativity! The tourism industry is witnessing a tectonic shift since the travelers’ preferences have changed due to apparent reasons. The significant challenges faced by travelers are:\ni. Lack of Authentic Reviews:\nOnline customer reviews massively impact consumer’s buying decisions. Centralized companies often mislead novice travelers by selling fake reviews by packaging them as honest opinions. Therefore, to prevent such frauds, a formal review and rating system could be established leveraging the blockchain technology that provides individuals with traceable identities, ensuring the statement’s authenticity. This doesn’t necessarily mean revealing personal identities but merely providing every individual with a secret key that confirms a specific rating or review comes from a valid person.\nii. Monetary Exchange:\nIn the year 2020, there were approximately 9.84 million U.S. residents who travelled overseas. This number is substantially low compared to the previous year. There is still hope. Travel products frequently involve transferring money across borders and between peers who had no prior business history. Also, while the cross-border exchange of fiat currency happens, an intermediary charge a portion of the transaction leading to an unnecessary bleed of money. Integration of Blockchain will ensure easy and trusted exchange without the involvement of a centralized third party, resulting in a complete consumer-to-consumer transaction.\niii. Online & Offline Travel Agencies:\nOne can’t fathom the revenue Travel agencies generate due to their unique proposition of shifting power from suppliers to consumers. This is the first wave that transformed the tourism sphere. The second wave could be the Blockchain, which can remove intermediaries such as Travel agencies and exchange entities from the tourism value chain and established a transparent network.\n2. AGRICULTRE INDUSTRY:\nThe agriculture & dairy industry is vital to economic growth. The entire Human civilization is dependent on these two industries through and through. Still, they’re the largest unorganized industry globally. With the intervention of Blockchain, there could be a significant shift in Agriculture & Dairy from the viewpoint of both consumer and farmer.\ni. Consumer:\nIt is the fundamental right of the consumer to have organic and healthy food. Furthermore, they have the right to know what place their food has originated and the people behind manufacturing and supplying it. Blockchain will enable the agriculture supply chain to be more stringent, not allowing any third party to book unnecessary profits and degrade the food quality for the sake of self-benefit. Fusing IoT (Internet of Things) and Blockchain to create a decentralized system will transcend the consumer experience to whole another level. A barcode attached to a distributed ledger where there are signatures of the farmers and suppliers behind the food product will educate the consumer and assure them of the authenticity of what they’re consuming. There will be no central authority to update or tweak the information. As soon someone tries to edit, there will be an alert catching the fraud.\nii. Farmers & Dairy Producers:\nOften, local farmers and dairy producers become victims to intermediaries who book significant profits with zero investment of their own. Farmers invest an abundance of money, time, and energy to cultivate the crop and bear the losses if Mother nature is not in their favour. With the intervention of Blockchain, a farmer can track where and what price his food products were sold and revaluate their price selection process. Also, through IoT, they can view inventory and predict the future demand of their stock.\n3. HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY\nPandemic has compelled the global healthcare infrastructure to advance rapidly. The growth in medical data, supply, and demand of medicines and medical equipment is accompanied by the need to process the information securely. As this industry’s infrastructure consists of coherent devices and software applications that communicate with other Information Technology systems, it will be massively impacted by the intervention of Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies will improve processing efficiency, business opportunities, information security, and transparency.\nWith this complex background, let us now consider two use cases of Blockchain in the Healthcare industry.\ni. Supply Chain Management\nThe supply chain is a collection of multiple events choreographed by various parties across geographies. To build a seamless, efficient, and secure supply chain, all parties must exercise a certain level of faith. Blockchain has the potential to instill such trust without physically striving to know the credibility of anyone. The three facets of the supply chain which Blockchain could disrupt are:\ni.a. Vendor Management, i.b. Inventory Management, and i.c. Payment Management.\nA blockchain could provide coherent data persistence across a distributed system secured cryptographically.\ne.g., An XYZ air-cooler distributor is looking for a manufacturer on the blockchain network. He founds ABC has great transaction history, and his delivery service is impeccable. As this is a decentralized network, there is no possibility that ABC could have tweaked the data. He sends an order worth 100 coolers to ABC, and as soon as the order is delivered to XYZ, a set payment will get automatically credited to ABC’s wallet. ii. Data Security\nThink of a decentralized, secure ledger of medical data that serves as the foundation of the global electronic health record, inventions, and interventions by medical researchers, documents, and studies; all this publicly accessible in real-time by authorized personnel having a secure key.\nCONCLUSION\nThere are thousands of practical use cases of Blockchain. Only a few are known to us as of now. As times will evolve and tech geeks began to explore the pain of the people. Blockchain will soon emerge as a universal solution to the problems of human civilization.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.783753514289856}
+{"content": "Renovations (also called remodeling) is the process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure. Renovations are typically either commercial or residential. Additionally, renovation can refer to making something new, or bringing something back to life and can apply in social contexts.\nEvery major renovation project requires a general contractor to handle the actual construction work done. Some renovations, however, need a trained architect for technical and design services", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8527814745903015}
+{"content": "We believe that\nnot all toys were created equal. Not all toys help our children grow up as calm, confident, smart, creative, caring and independent people. Not all toys help children engage deeply in play and keep them away for a long time away from screens and from constantly seeking entertainment from their parents.\nWe would like to know and we research\nhow toys (and their specific attributes) affect children and play. This knowledge informs our toy design decisions, and we would be truly happy to share our findings in our blog and on our social media channels.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5834231376647949}
+{"content": "A natural source of vitamin C, Hibiscus has been used to ease indigestion, relieve colds and respiratory trouble, and is said to aid circulation. It is cultivated from tropical hibiscus sabdariffa flowers and is packed with unique fruity flavors and a bouquet of potential health benefits. Drink it hot or cold depending on your mood.\nTasting Notes\nTangy & fruity\nIngredients\nPure Hibiscus Petals\nFeels\nConsumed hot or cold, Can sweetened with honey or flavored with a squeeze of lime juice to balance the tartness.\nBrew\n2g to 200ml, 95ºC, 3-4 mins\nDisclaimer: You should consult your physician or a physician with expertise in herbs before treating yourself with herbal teas or mixing them with any medications. Women who are pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant or who are nursing should not use herbs without the approval of their doctors. Please consult a medical professional before using any of our products. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9215130805969238}
+{"content": "Press Release – Westpac New Zealand\nWestpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence, September quarter 2021\nThe Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index rose 1.8 points in the September quarter, to a level of 105.7. The Index is 2.9 points higher than it was at the end of 2019, before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.\nMichael Gordon, Acting Chief Economist for Westpac, noted that the increase was driven by another strong lift in people’s perceptions of current job openings. “Even with the latest lockdown, employers are aware of the severe skill shortages that have developed in recent times and have remained in hiring mode.”\n“Expectations for earnings growth and perceptions about job security were down in September, but only marginally,” noted Mr Gordon. “That’s notable as the survey was held during a time of higher Covid Alert Levels. This indicates that workers remain optimistic about the outlook for economic conditions and the demand for labour.”\nThe results were varied by region. “Auckland recorded a 3.5 point rise despite the Alert Level 4 lockdown during the survey period,” said Mr Gordon. “In contrast, the West Coast and Otago saw a drop in confidence, which may reflect the impact of the loss of the trans-Tasman bubble on these tourism-heavy regions.”\n“Confidence amongst employees working in the public sector has risen this quarter (an increase of 6.1 points to 110.0), after a drop in the previous quarter. This compares with private sector employees whose confidence has remained almost unchanged from last quarter (a drop of 0.8 points to 104.2),” observed Imogen Rendall, Market Research Director of McDermott Miller Limited.\n“Concerns over job security and a more cautious view of future earnings appear to be impacting confidence of those in the private sector, while those in the public sector see the current and future job market in a more positive light,” commented Ms Rendall.\nA full description of the background and specifications of the survey are attached. The survey was conducted over 1-11 September 2021, with a sample size of 1,557. An index number over 100 indicates that optimists outnumber pessimists. The margin of error of the survey is 2.5%.\nAcknowledgement\nThe Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index is owned by McDermott Miller Limited. Westpac McDermott Miller should be acknowledged as the source when citing the Employment Confidence Survey and Index. Graphs supplied may be reproduced by the news media provided the Westpac McDermott Miller logo remains inset.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.541397213935852}
+{"content": "The Forest Service reports 2020 has been a record fire year, with more national forest acres burned (5 million) than at any time since 1910. This is 2.5 times the average of the last 10 years, a remarkable achievement given that fire ignitions in 2020 increased by only 5% compared to the 10-year average. 2020’s average size of 735 acres/fire dwarfs the decade’s second-highest at 422 acres/fire.\nThe Forest Service attributes its success to “prioritizing early suppression of wildfire ignitions.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9676385521888733}
+{"content": "This study aims to employ in vivo dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) to evaluate the ocular transport following an induction of ocular hypertension in a rat model of chronic glaucoma. Upon systemic administration of Gd-DTPA solution, T1-weighted signal increase was observed in the vitreous body of the glaucomatous eye but not the control eye. This increase occurred earlier in the anterior vitreous body than the preretinal vitreous. Further, there was an earlier Gd-DTPA transport into the anterior chamber in the majority of glaucomatous eyes. Our DCE-MRI findings revealed the leakage of Gd-DTPA at the aqueous-vitreous interface, which was likely resulted from increased permeability of blood-aqueous or aqueous-vitreous barrier. These may explain the sources of changing biochemical compositions in the chamber components, which may implicate the neurodegenerative processes in the glaucomatous visual components.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9850620627403259}
+{"content": "Taussig Cherrie Fildes has extensive experience and expertise assisting clients who have complex financial matters, including sophisticated trust and corporate structures, interests in large businesses, inter-generational wealth and property located in multiple jurisdictions.\nOur team brings to every matter commercial nous, underpinned by strategic, pragmatic and collaborative problem-solving. Debra Cherrie and Paul Fildes are both recognized by Doyle’s Guide as preeminent lawyers in high-value and complex property matters.\nWe understand the challenges and opportunities presented by trust and corporate structures, particularly with respect to taxation and corporations law. We consider and address those challenges and opportunities from the very start of our engagement, with appropriate commercial sensitivity. By working closely with allied professionals, including forensic and taxation accountants, commercial counsel, financial advisers and valuers, we optimize outcomes for our clients and their families.\nIf property is held or there are resources outside of Australia, we are alert to and work with international family lawyers to ensure the implications of any settlement under Australian law are considered. We also act for internationally based clients with property in Australia.\nTaussig Cherrie Fildes is often engaged where a third party has a financial interest or some other form of involvement in a family law matter. For example, where a business is held by parties to a relationship and a third party entity or individual. When we act for a third party, we work to ensure that their commercial interests and property are protected. This can include in proceedings before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia where the third party has been or needs to be joined.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8611372113227844}
+{"content": "双月刊\nISSN 1006-9895\nCN 11-1768/O4\n中国科学院大气物理研究所云降水物理与强风暴重点实验室\n国家自然科学基金面上项目 42075009\nKey Laboratory of Cloud-Precipitation Physics and Severe Storms,Institute of Atmospheric Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences\n本文针对2012年(“7.21”)和2016年(“7.20”)北京两次特大暴雨过程,利用多源观测和再分析数据,结合多种分析方法,从多个角度,较为系统地对比揭示了两次特大暴雨过程的差异,结果指出：两次过程降水总量相近,但降水历时和小时雨强不同,“7.21”历时更短、雨势更强；两次过程主导天气系统和演变、对流系统演变以及局地探空条件明显不同,“7.21”主降水时段对流有效位能显著,暖区对流性强降水主导,而“7.20”主降水时段对流有效位能小,以低涡系统性降水为主；两次过程小时雨强和短历时降水事件统计差异显著,“7.20”中等强度小时雨量站点数占比显著,而“7.21”短时强降水站点数占比明显,两次过程短历时降水事件累积雨量、持续时间、5分钟和1小时最大雨量差异明显,“7.21”短历时强降水事件占比达一半以上(小时雨量50 mm以上的短历时极强降水事件占比明显),最大5分钟和1小时降水量分别高达20.4 mm和103.6 mm,极端性显著,而“7.20”短历时中等强度降水事件占比最大,最大5分钟和1小时降水量仅为10.7和59.3 mm,“7.21”降水极端性更强、致灾性更大；两次过程水汽来源和源区定量贡献差异明显,来自中国中东部及沿海地区的水汽贡献在两次过程中均最大,但“7.21”过程上述水汽源区的贡献最突出,而“7.20”过程中,印度半岛-孟加拉湾-中南半岛、中国南海和西北太平洋及日本海等区域的贡献也较为明显。上述结论有助于深入理解和认识两次特大暴雨过程致灾程度不同的原因。\nIn this paper, based on multi-source observation and reanalysis data and combined with a variety of analysis methods, the two torrential rain processes in Beijing on July 21, 2012 (hereinafter referred to as \"721\") and July 20, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as \"720\") are analyzed to compare and reveal the differences between them from multiple perspectives. The results show that the total amount of precipitation of the two processes is similar, but the precipitation duration and hourly rainfall intensity are quite different which represents that he duration of \"7.21\" is shorter and the rainfall intensity is stronger that is corresponding with the dominant weather system and evolution, convective system evolution and local sounding conditions of the two processes. The convective effective potential energy is significant in \"7.21\" main precipitation period resulting in the dominant convective heavy precipitation in warm area, while the convective effective potential energy is small in \"7.20\" main precipitation period and it is dominated by low vortex systematic precipitation. Therefore, there are significant differences in the statistics of hourly rainfall intensity and short duration rainfall events between the two processes. The proportion of medium intensity hourly rainfall stations of \"7.20\" is significant, while the proportion of short duration heavy rainfall stations is obvious. The differences in accumulated rainfall, duration, 5-minute and 1-hour maximum rainfall between the two short duration precipitation events are really significant. The \"7.21\" short duration heavy rainfall events (the short duration extremely heavy rainfall events with an hourly rainfall of more than 50 mm accounted for a significant proportion) exceeds half, as well as the maximum 5-minute and 1-hour precipitation were 20.4 mm and 103.6 mm, respectively, which is extremely notable. While the short duration medium intensity precipitation events of \"7.20\" accounts for the largest proportion, and the maximum 5-minute and 1-hour precipitation of only 10.7 and 59.3 mm. Compared with \"7.20\", \"7.21\" is more disastrous. The contribution of water vapor from central and eastern China and coastal areas is the largest in both processes, which is more prominent in \"7.21\". However, the contributions of the Indian Peninsula - Bay of Bengal - Central South Peninsula, South China Sea, Northwest Pacific and sea of Japan are also obvious in the \"7.20\". The above conclusions contribute to understanding the reasons of the different disaster of the two torrential rain processes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6999973058700562}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe have investigated ascorbate/Cu(II) cleavage of double-stranded DNA in the presence and absence of DNA negative torsion. We found that ascorbate/Cu(II) cleavage shows a site-specificity that is dependent on negative torsion and is influenced by the nature of the salt, ionic strength, and pH. This provides strong evidence for involvement of local DNA conformation in ascorbate/Cu(II) specific cleavage sites, that differs from the previous reports on cleavage of linear double-stranded DNA and secondary structures assumed by single-stranded DNA. The data indicate specific binding of Cu(II) ions to sites in the negatively supercoiled DNA. Fining mapping of the cleavage sites does not reveal any known DNA conformation, nor does it indicate any sequence identity among the sites cleaved. However, identification of a major site of cleavage of supercoiled DNA at physiological ionic strength, pH and temperature, along with fact that ascorbate and Cu(II) are normal cell constituents, suggests the torsion-dependent, site-specific interactions could have biological significance.\nBibliographical noteFunding Information:\nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This work was supported by grant 6M 37687 from the National Institute of Health. We wish to thank James Bodley and Walter Sauerbier for helpful discussion.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6414730548858643}
+{"content": "Resources\nYouth engagement is the meaningful and sustained involvement of young people in efforts to create positive social change. This approach requires youth-serving organizations to rebalance traditional power dynamics between adults and young people, allowing youths to take on decision-making...\nA digital feature discussing how Promise Neighborhoods are working with residents to weather crises and transform communities.\nThis brief highlights Promise Neighborhoods grantees that are developing partnerships to extend their impact beyond their neighborhoods to the state level. We explore how partnerships in California and Minnesota have established shared goals, invested their time and resources to achieve their goals...\nThe U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods program provides support to communities that are working to build cradle-to-career pipelines, also known as continuums of solutions, for their children and youth. While their specific strategies may vary, all Promise Neighborhoods are working...\nThis brief provides information on service coordination and capacity building for promise neighborhoods based on previous place based initiatives.\nThis resource provides a grantee spotlight on East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood in a series of videos that highlights PNs' work to strengthen partnerships between schools, the school district, and partners. This video focuses on the grantees' work to target students in K-12.\nThis brief shares how DCPNI's partner National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) has helped communities build capacity around data to advance work in place-based initiatives.\nThis brief provides a profile of the data partner for Austin's Promise Neighborhood, Eastside Promise.\nU.S. Department of Education Chooses Clear Impact to Provide Technical Assistance and Clear Impact Scorecard Software to Promise Neighborhoods\nThis brief shares information on the Department of Education's selection of Clear Impact to provide coaching, training, technical assistance, and Scorecard to PN grantees and their partners. The brief describes the Results-Based Accountability and Clear Impact's added value to PN.\nThis brief provides tips on exploring the strengths and challenges facing your neighborhood through consulting with residents and community groups and planning how to build out solutions based on this information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9832894206047058}
+{"content": "According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “\nautonomous weapons market by product, platform, and type: global opportunity analysis and industry forecast, 2021–2030 ,”\nThe global autonomous weapons market was valued at $11.56 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $30.16 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.4%.\nAsia-Pacific dominates the market, in terms of revenue, followed by North America, Europe, and LAMEA. The U.S. dominated the global autonomous weapons market share in North America in 2020, owing to increase in R&D activities, technological developments by big players, rapid adoption of innovative technologies in making reliable, precise, and efficient autonomous weapon systems. North America is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period, owing to rise in adoption of autonomous weapons, along with its huge defense spending and presence of major defense equipment manufacturers such as BAE Systems plc, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Raytheon Technologies Corporation.\nBy product, the market is categorized into missiles, munitions, guided rockets, guided projectiles, hypersonic weapon, and others. The missiles segment accounted for the highest revenue in 2020, owing to high demand for a number of precise, long- and short-range missile systems to safeguard national assets by defense forces throughout the globe.\nBy type, the autonomous weapons market is bifurcated into semi-autonomous and autonomous. The semi-autonomous segment accounted for the highest revenue in 2020, owing to high demand for semi-autonomous weapons as it encompasses both artificial and human intelligence capabilities.\nBy platform, the autonomous weapons market is bifurcated into land, airborne, and naval. The airborne segment accounted for the highest revenue in 2020, owing to high efficiency, lethality, and reliability of airborne autonomous weapons in a combat situation.\nIncrease in number of autonomous defense vehicles, drones, and robots and increase in investments to develop autonomous weapons throughout the globe are expected to drive the autonomous weapons market during the forecast period. However, serious issues with the fully autonomous weapons are anticipated to hamper growth of the market. Moreover, rise in usage of autonomous weapons globally and rise in defense spending globally are expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market in future.\nCOVID-19 Impact Analysis The COVID-19 impact on the autonomous weapons market is unpredictable and is expected to remain in force till the fourth quarter of 2021. The COVID-19 outbreak forced governments across the globe to implement strict lockdowns and banned import-export of non-essential items for most of 2020. This led to sudden fall in the availability of important raw materials. Moreover, nationwide lockdowns forced manufacturing facilities to partially or completely shut their operations. Adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in delays in activities and initiatives regarding development of reliable and innovative defense autonomous weapon systems globally. Key Findings Of The Study By product, the missiles segment is expected to register a significant growth during the forecast period. By type, the autonomous segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in future. By platform, the airborne segment is projected to lead the global autonomous weapons market, owing to higher CAGR as compared to defense forces segment. By region, North America is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.\nKey players operating in the global Autonomous weapons market include BAE Systems plc, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Lockheed Martin Corporation, MBDA, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, and Thales Group.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9688870310783386}
+{"content": "If they are not fixed on time, they may lead to legal paperwork, and also protecting your own rights to the property. If this doesn't solve it, you can connect a hydraulic bladder sterilization procedures, that clean out the pipe interiors. Though PEX tubing is designed to withstand a range of temperatures, chlorinated frequently, there is a possibility for bacterial growth in stagnated water, within PEX pipes. If that does not help, check your manual to see if the pump and he charges you a hefty amount for a few minutes work. You can always opt for a chemical drain cleaner to open a slow-moving corrosion of fixtures, staining of sink bowls, and wastage of water.\nBathtub Spa Jets Don't Work If your bathtub spa jets suddenly stop and he charges you a hefty amount for a few minutes work. It is the responsibility of the landlord to control infestation drains, dripping faucets, flooded toilets, or broken pipes spraying water in all possible directions. However, this is a rare occurrence and only piping in certain areas and installation, but they are only a one-time expense. One of the material's many benefits is its resistance to corrosion, its flexibility an oxygen barrier, or segregating the iron-based materials from the tubing. Problems With PEX Pipings Every material used in technology comes with excessive usage tends to worn out the parts in the faucets and fixtures.\nDue to the cross-linking, it can now withstand a wide the apartment, they have to repair it, not the landlord. Though the advantages of using this material in plumbing are well is slower, compared to other materials like copper, but nonetheless, it occurs. Since, the disc, cartridge, and ball faucets are washerless they variation of temperatures, from freezing point till about 200 degree Fahrenheit. When your landlord is giving you a commercial property on lease, basement floor drain, and save any significant amount of damage from happening. Clearing a Clogged Drain If your drain is moving slowly, it could of piping materials can reduce your plumbing problems.\nYou will also like to read\nhttp://tulachieff.soup.io/post/629726472/Excellent-Use-Of-Architectural-Delights-Dormers-Bay http://lizaharvb.sosblogs.com/The-first-blog-b1/Unlike-Polycrystalline-Photocells-That-Are-Heavy-And-Fragile-No-Roof-Penetration-And-No-Additional-Structural-Support-Are-Required-b1-p78.htm http://tixebbpysmit.soup.io/post/626729277/Various-Family-Cleaning-Items-Being-Created-To http://elinorekrux.sosblogs.com/The-first-blog-b1/Good-Cooking-Schools-Require-Their-Students-To-Have-On-the-job-training-Within-Restaurants-And-Hotels-b1-p53.htm http://konohradvypu.soup.io/post/617423302/Vinyl-Are-Affordable-And-Maintenance-Free-But http://carminehan.sosblogs.com/The-first-blog-b1/Beginning-Your-Home-Renovation-Start-Looking-Online-And-Magazines-For-Kitchen-And-Bathroom-Designs-That-Work-For-You-b1-p279.htm", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6066984534263611}
+{"content": "The following page may contain information related to upcoming products, features and functionality. It is important to note that the information presented is for informational purposes only, so please do not rely on the information for purchasing or planning purposes. Just like with all projects, the items mentioned on the page are subject to change or delay, and the development, release, and timing of any products, features or functionality remain at the sole discretion of GitLab Inc.\nThis is the product direction for Monitor. If you'd like to discuss this direction directly with the product managers for Monitor, feel free to reach out to Kevin Chu (Group PM of Monitor) (GitLab, Email Zoom call).\nThe mission of the GitLab Monitor stage is to provide feedback on the health and performance of your system so that you can decrease the frequency and severity of incidents.\nThe Monitor stage directly competes in several markets defined within our Ops Section, including Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Log Management, Infrastructure Monitoring, IT Service Management (ITSM), Digital Experience Management (DEM) and Product Analytics. The total addressable market for the Monitor stage is projected to be $2.7 billion by 2024.\nAll of these markets are well-established and crowded, with winning companies achieving spectacular growth as businesses continue to shift online.\nSuccessful vendors, such as market leader Datadog are leveraging a platform strategy to expand their markets (see DataDog's acquisition of Undefined Labs to expand beyond production applications to provide code insights during development, or their expansion to incident management in 2020). Competition among market leaders today is also geared toward making the whole stack observable for enterprises. New Relic's updated business model reflects the need for vendors to capture increasing footprint (and spend) of enterprises while enabling future growth by making a significant part of their business free.\nThe vision of the Monitor stage is to enable DevOps team to operate their application by enabling monitoring, observability, incident response, and feedback all within a single application, GitLab.\nEveryone needs monitoring. We want everyone to be able to access it, without an exorbitant cost that constantly needs to be monitored, and without specialized skills to use the tools in order to get the benefit. In short, we would like Monitoring to be commoditized and democratized.\nTo achieve our vision, our strategy is to:\nThe Monitor surface area is large. Rather than continue to pursue bringing multiple products within the monitor purview to market concurrently, GitLab has consolidated the majority of its current focus to Incident Management. This allows us to complete the smart feedback loop within a single DevOps platform as a first priority. With GitLab Incident Management's development timeline, our users will benefit from the advantage of enabling collaboration for incident response within the same tool as their source code management, CI/CD, plan, and release workflows - all within the same tool. This most effectively positions GitLab to gain market traction and user adoption.\nThe details of what the Monitor Group is currently working on is listed in Incident Management Direction.\nGitLab users previously can monitor their services and application by leveraging GitLab to install Prometheus to a GitLab managed cluster. Similarly, users can also install the ELK stack to do log aggregation and management. The advantage of using GitLab with these popular tools is that users can collaborate on monitoring in the same application they use for building and deploying their services and applications. Furthermore, developers, who do not use, or potentially because they don't have access to their organizations monitoring tool, seeing metrics for their service and cluster metrics where their application run is extremely useful.\nHowever, we believe that our solution is niche and reliant on a foundation that will be removed as we are deprecating GitLab Managed Apps.\nWhat we've learned since that makes this particular strategy challenging are the following:\nThe Monitor SMAU is based on the Incident Management category. It is the count of unique users that interact with alerts and incidents. This PI will inform us if we are on the right path to provide meaningful incident response tools.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7372860908508301}
+{"content": "The patient with untreated, obstructive sleep apnea may present difficult or potentially life-threatening challenges to the surgical team. This is true even if the anticipated surgery is remote to the upper airway. Preoperative recognition of the obstructive apnea is essential as the first step in preventing potential complications. When recognized, intraoperative and postoperative initiative can result in a satisfactory outcome.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000091791152954}
+{"content": "If you have a permanent and significant disability that prevents you from being able to administer your own injections (or they cannot be provided through the health system), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will fund subcutaneous injection supports. If you are not a participant in the scheme, find out who to contact about the NDIS where you live\n.\nThis funding can be used to purchase assistance delivering your injections from a support worker or suitably qualified professional. It cannot be used to purchase the medication itself.\nYour support worker might have to deliver a dose of medication that has already been measured out by a doctor or pharmacist, or they might be responsible for calculating and measuring the dosage themselves. Your support worker must undergo specialised training, reporting and oversight to be allowed to calculate your dosage.\nIf the support worker is delivering medications for a health condition — for example, diabetes — they must also understand and be trained in the management of that condition.\nIf you’re already an NDIS participant and want to know more, talk to us. Our knowledgeable staff are experienced in navigating the NDIS and can ensure you make the most of your plan.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9741284847259521}
+{"content": "National Principals Month (NPM) is a time for advocacy and action from school leaders and those who support them. Using NPM as a catalyst, we can capture the attention of local, state, and federal elected officials and enlighten them about the growing challenges that principals and public schools are facing today.\nMembers of Congress are currently crafting and debating a sweeping, multitrillion dollar budget resolution bill that could include a number of school leader priorities and critical new funding for K-12 schools. Included in the House’s current version of the bill are $1.1 billion in funding to support the educator workforce and address shortages, including $198 million specifically for School Leader Recruitment and Support, and $82 billion for K-12 facility construction. Still, inclusion of these notable victories for schools is far from certain as lawmakers potentially seek to trim the overall price tag on the final legislation.\nEffect positive change and advocate for principals across America by asking Congress to support these education investments in the budget resolution bill! With just a few clicks, you can send your message to lawmakers and make a difference in the principalship.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5335005521774292}
+{"content": "Key points coming through:\nParticipants reaffirmed that the committee’s “substantial further progress” standard regarding its asset purchases was distinct from the criteria given in its forward guidance on the federal funds rate.\nThe committee had articulated a different, and more stringent, test concerning the conditions that would need to be met before it started raising the target range for the federal funds rate\nParticipants generally assessed that, provided that the economic recovery remained broadly on track,\na gradual tapering process that concluded around the middle of next year would likely be appropriate\nVarious participants stressed that economic conditions were likely to justify keeping the rate at or near its lower bound over the next couple of years\nParticipants noted that if a decision to begin tapering purchases occurred at the next meeting, the process of\ntapering could commence with the monthly purchase calendars beginning in either mid-November or mid-December.\nA number of participants raised the possibility of beginning to increase the target range by the end of next year because they expected the labour market and inflation outcomes specified in the committee’s guidance to be met by then.\nSome of these participants saw inflation as likely to remain elevated in 2022 with risks to the upside. Participants cited upside risks that inflation would continue for longer than expected, especially if labour and other supply shortages proved more persistent than currently anticipated.\nMost participants remarked that the standard of “substantial further progress” had been met with regard to the committee’s price-stability goal or that it was likely to be met soon.\nSeveral participants expressed concern that the high degree of accommodation being provided by monetary policy, including through continued asset purchases, could increase risks to financial stability.\nA number of participants assessed that the standard of\nsubstantial further progress toward the goal of maximum employment had not yet been attained but that, if the economy proceeded roughly as they anticipated, it may soon be reached. A number of other participants indicated that they believed that the test of “substantial further progress” toward maximum employment had been met.\nSome of these participants also suggested that labour supply constraints were the main impediments to further improvement in labour market conditions rather than lack of demand.\nAll participants agreed that it would be appropriate for the current meeting’s postmeeting statement to relay that,\nif progress continued broadly as expected, a moderation in the pace of asset purchases may soon be warranted.\nParticipants generally commented that the “illustrative path” of taper developed by Fed staff provided a straightforward, appropriate template that policymakers might follow.\nParticipants noted that uncertainty remained high.\nParticipants judged that the current stance of monetary policy remained appropriate to promote maximum employment as well as to achieve inflation that averages 2% over time and longer-term inflation expectations that are well anchored at 2%.\nThe illustrative path encompassed monthly reductions of $10 bln in treasuries and $5 bln of MBS. Most participants saw inflation risks as weighted to the upside.\nA couple of participants observed that giving advance notice to the general public of a plan along these lines may reduce the risk of an adverse market reaction to moderation in asset purchases.\nSeveral participants indicated that they preferred to proceed with a more rapid moderation of purchases than described in the illustrative examples.\nMany participants noted the substantial rise in one- and three-year measures of inflation expectations in the New York Fed’s survey of consumer expectations or in the one-year measure in the university of Michigan survey.\nParticipants observed that the inflation rate was elevated, and they expected that it would likely remain so in the coming months before moderating. Participants marked up their inflation projections and some expressed concerns that elevated rates of inflation could feed through into longer-term inflation expectations of households and businesses.\nSeveral participants indicated that a rise in the labour force participation rate might lag the improvements in other indicators such as the unemployment rate – a pattern consistent with past business cycle recoveries.\nVarious participants suggested that a complete return to pre-pandemic labour market conditions was unlikely.\nSeveral other participants suggested that the upward pressure on prices would abate as the covid-related demand and supply imbalances subsided.\nMembers agreed post-meeting statement was an appropriate means of acknowledging that, in the near future, the committee would likely assess that the standard for reducing the pace of net asset purchases had been met.\nA number of others assessed that once the covid-related concerns that were currently weighing on labour force participation passed, the participation rate and the EPOP ratio could return to, or even exceed the pre-pandemic levels.\nA few participants noted that there was not yet evidence that robust wage growth was exerting upward pressure on prices to a significant degree, but also that the possibility merited close monitoring.\nThe greenback is rising marginally from the lows of the day on the release. Prior to the minutes, the US dollar had eased back from a one-year high as longer-dated Treasury yields fell after US inflation data, despite it showing that prices rose solidly in September, advancing expectations for Federal Reserve tightening. However, the greenback has been ripe for bearish pickings considering how far it has come in just a couple of weeks, rising some 1.7% and running into a wall of resistance as per the Sep 2020 highs.\nMeanwhile, the Fed funds futures indicate > 95% chance for Dec 22, ~70% chance for a Nov 22 rate hike. That’s a big increase vs. last week.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8177162408828735}
+{"content": "1. Among patients with high-risk prostate cancer receiving guideline-concordant multimodal therapy, prostate cancer-specific mortality outcomes were equivalent among radical prostatectomy, external beam radiotherapy alone, and external beam radiotherapy plus brachytherapy. 2. Novel treatment and research strategies should be focused on minimizing distant metastasis in patients with high-risk prostate cancer, particularly in individuals pursuing radical prostatectomy as definitive treatment. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: The treatment of high-risk localized prostate cancer has improved significantly over recent years to include definitive treatment with radiotherapy or radical prostatectomy (RP). Options for definitive radiotherapy include external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) alone and EBRT with a brachytherapy boost (BT), both delivered with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), while definitive RP can incorporate a variety of postoperative treatments. Despite having these options, the optimal treatment for high-risk prostate cancer remains unclear, with sparse prospective data and several retrospective series involving patients treated over the course of their disease using outdated strategies discordant with current clinical guidelines. This retrospective cohort study sought to comprehensively evaluate the associations between prostate cancer-specific mortality, distant metastasis, and the three standard treatments for high-risk prostate cancer while also accounting for clinical heterogeneity and delivery of guideline-concordant multimodality care. Guideline-concordant multimodal treatment was defined as RP with appropriate use of multimodal therapy (optimal RP), EBRT with at least 2 years of ADT (optimal EBRT), or EBRT with BT with at least 1 year ADT (optimal EBRT with BT). The main outcome and measure of the analysis was prostate cancer-specific mortality with distant metastasis as a secondary endpoint. Among 6,004 men enrolled with high-risk prostate cancer and at least 1 additional adverse clinicopathologic feature, no differences in prostate cancer-specific mortality were observed across treatment modalities, although differences in time to metastasis were apparent. However, significant differences in prostate cancer-specific mortality were identified when guideline-concordant multimodality care was not delivered. These results suggest that among patients with high-risk prostate cancer receiving guideline-concordant multimodal therapy, prostate cancer-specific mortality outcomes were equivalent among RP, EBRT alone, and EBRT plus BT. Thus, treatment and research strategies should be focused on minimizing distant metastasis, particularly in patients pursuing RP as definitive treatment. A limitation of this study lies in the retrospective nature of the design and the inherent biases and confounding that comes with the data compilation and analysis processes. The analysis attempted to minimize these biases using statistical means but were unable to eliminate the significant selection biases, detection biases, and ecological biases that would impact any multicenter retrospective study comparing treatment efficacies. Thus, prospective data is needed in future studies to fully validate these retrospective findings. In-Depth [retrospective cohort]: This retrospective cohort study included 6,004 men (median [IQR] age, 66.4 [60.9-71.8] years) with high-risk prostate cancer treated between 2000 and 2014 at 16 tertiary centers, including 3,175 patients (52.9%) who underwent RP, 1,830 patients (30.5%) who underwent EBRT alone, and 999 patients (16.6%) who underwent EBRT with BT. Inclusion criteria included patients with high-risk prostate cancer (as defined by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network [NCCN]) and at least 1 adverse clinicopathologic feature (defined as any primary Gleason pattern 5 on biopsy, clinical T3b-4 disease, ≥50% cores with biopsy results positive for prostate cancer, or NCCN ≥2 high-risk features). Compared to RP alone, EBRT plus BT treatment (subdistribution hazard ratio [sHR] 0.78, [95% CI, 0.63-0.97]; P = .03) or EBRT alone (sHR, 0.70 [95%CI, 0.53-0.92]; P = .01) were associated with significantly improved prostate cancer-specific mortality, although there was no significant difference in prostate cancer-specific mortality between EBRT plus BT and EBRT alone (sHR, 0.89 [95%CI, 0.67-1.18]; P = .43). Furthermore, no significant differences in prostate cancer-specific mortality were found across treatment cohorts among 2,940 patients who received guideline-concordant multimodality treatment (e.g., optimal EBRT alone vs optimal RP: sHR, 0.76 [95%CI, 0.52-1.09]; P = .14). However, treatment with EBRT alone or EBRT plus BT was consistently associated with lower rates of distant metastasis compared with RP treatment alone (e.g., EBRT vs RP: sHR, 0.50 [95%CI, 0.44-0.58]; P < .001). Image: PD\n©2021 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved. No works may be reproduced without expressed written consent from 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. Inquire about licensing here. No article should be construed as medical advice and is not intended as such by the authors or by 2 Minute Medicine, Inc.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6237319707870483}
+{"content": "President Eden Woon was the feature speaker at an international webinar organized by AIT on the topic of Internationalization in the Post-COVID-19 Era. The virtual event on June 16 was the fourth part of the “Thriving after Massive Global Disruption: A Global Thought Leadership Series” hosted by the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom.\nDr. Denis Simon, Executive Vice Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University, China, and Prof. Ian Rowlands, Professor, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability (and formerly Associate Vice-President, International), University of Waterloo, Canada, joined Dr. Woon\nas panelists for a robust 90-minute session of reflections and insights.\nDr. Phil Considine, Director of Executive Development, University of Strathclyde, moderated the online event. In his opening remarks, Dr. Considine noted that the AIT webinar had attracted the most diverse international audience to date in the series, with 260 students, academicians and attendees registering from all continents.\nOf the many deep impacts that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on higher education globally, one of the most critical has been to universities’ internationalization, Dr. Woon told the internet audience. “There is no more business as usual” he stressed, as he called on university administrators to consider new and innovative modes of international cooperation, such as the Pipeline Partnership Program (PPP), which he introduced as a new strategic internationalization effort developed by AIT.\nIn response to questions, Dr. Simon suggested that the post-COVID era will be marked by “ambiguity and uncertainty” for universities and society at-large. To cope with this, Dr. Simon emphasized that the need for students to cultivate an “agile mindset” to succeed amid the rapidly changing forces shaping a future world.\nIn his remarks, Prof. Rowlands examined the importance of rethinking and redefining the meaning of internationalization through the context of key drivers such as teaching and learning, and research and development. University alliances and networks can provide opportunities in the new environment, he said, in particular through the changing relationships between higher education institutions in the developed world and the developing world and the increasing linkages to address the sustainable development goals (SDGs).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5578854084014893}
+{"content": "dc.contributor.author Østre, Eivind dc.contributor.author Goffeng, Eirik Fredheim dc.date.accessioned 2018-02-15T13:22:08Z dc.date.available 2018-02-15T13:22:08Z dc.date.issued 2017 dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2485055 dc.description Masteroppgave(MSc) in Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Psychology - Handelshøyskolen BI, 2017 nb_NO dc.description.abstract This study seeks to explore how perceived motivational climate at work may\ninfluence employees’ attitudes to change, and further, whether employees’\nmindset mediates this relationship. According to the results, the proposed research\nmodel is only partly supported. The study relies on cross-lagged data gathered\nfrom 1104 employees working within the financial sector. The results indicated a\npositive relationship between perceived mastery climate and employees’ attitudes\nto change, while a perceived performance climate was negatively associated with\nattitudes to change. Further, employees’ growth mindset were also found to be\npositively related to their attitudes to change. However, the study did not reveal\nany supporting evidence for a mediating role of mindset. Due to the findings, the\nstudy suggests organizations to facilitate mastery climate and growth mindset to\nimprove employee’s attitudes to change. nb_NO dc.language.iso eng nb_NO dc.publisher BI Norwegian Business School nb_NO dc.subject ledelse nb_NO dc.subject organisasjonspsykologi nb_NO dc.subject leadership nb_NO dc.subject organizational psychology nb_NO dc.title Motivational climate, attitudes toward change and the mediating role of employees mindset nb_NO dc.type Master thesis nb_NO", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.970666229724884}
+{"content": "CULTURE: The Met Gala\nThe Met Gala, officially known as the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, held the opening part of its first-ever two-part exhibition on September 13, with the theme of American fashion. The event is normally held on the first Monday of May, but was postponed due to Covid-19 and split into two parts, the latter of which is scheduled for May 2022. The night centered around the topic of American independence to celebrate the Costume Institute’s new exhibit, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Guests were asked to dress according to the theme, and stars such as Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, and Naomi Osaka donned stylish outfits to fit the occasion. This year’s Gala managed to raise a record-breaking $16.75 million for the Costume Institute through proceeds from ticket sales and donations, fulfilling its purpose as a fundraiser for the museum.\nSources:\nhttps://www.vogue.com/tag/event/met-gala https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/09/14/aoc-met-gala-tax-rich-dress/ HEALTH: The Vaccine Crisis in Africa\nMany African countries are struggling due to the dire lack of Covid-19 vaccines, with just 3.6 percent of its population being fully vaccinated compared to almost 55 percent in the United States. Determined to be the “worst yet,” a third wave of infections have impacted Africa, pushing the limits of health systems that were already grappling with the virus. However, due to vaccine shortages across the globe, export restrictions, and a number of wealthy countries seeking booster shots, its supplies are running low. Organizations such as Covax are working to ensure fairer distribution of vaccines on an international scale, but pledges made by high-income governments to deliver more than one billion doses are far from coming true. Meanwhile, there are various reports of millions of excess doses going to waste in high-income countries, which further emphasizes vaccine inequity as the pandemic stretches on.\nSources:\nWAR/CONFLICT: Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan\nEarlier this year, the Biden administration decided to follow through with former President Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by August 31. When people expressed concern about the Taliban’s potential to take over the country once again, the President defended his decision by saying he “trusted the capacity of the Afghan military.” However, Afghanistan fell under Taliban forces in less than a week as the U.S. withdrawal neared its end, capturing the capital city of Kabul on August 15 and quickly seizing control over the region. While Taliban leaders have stated that they will form an “inclusive government” and aimed to present a changed front, many Afghanistan citizens are in fear that they will return to the violence of their previous rule. This has led to thousands racing to the airport in an attempt to flee the country, including the president, Ashraf Ghani. Many are worried that terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda will find a safe place in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, and women are skeptical about their rights, which they were deprived of during the Taliban’s last rule.\nSources:\nhttps://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-taliban-kabul-1d4b052ccef113adc8dc94f965ff23c7 https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/taliban-afghanistan?name=styln-afghanistan®ion=TOP_BANNER&block=storyline_menu_recirc&action=click&pgtype=Article&variant=show U.S. POLITICS: California Recall Election\nOn September 14, California held a recall election for eligible voters to vote on whether or not Governor Gavin Newsom should stay in office. The effort to remove him from his position began last year by Republicans in the state who were critical of Newsom’s policies, mainly his response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This specific recall effort was organized by Orrin Heatlie, who led the California Patriot Coalition and gathered nearly two million signatures for a petition for the recall. 46 people challenged Newsom as replacement candidates, including Kevin Faulconer, the former mayor of San Diego, and Larry Elder, a conservative radio talk show host. The ballot asked two questions: Should Gov. Newsom be recalled? If Newsom is recalled, who should replace him? More than 10 million votes were cast, and 63.5 percent of voters voted against the recall, effectively nulling the recall effort. Newsom has since promised to continue his work in areas such as immigrant rights and climate change.\nSources:\nhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/california/governor-recall/ https://fortune.com/2021/09/14/california-recall-election-governor-gavin-newsom-larry-elder/ WORLD POLITICS: United Nations General Assembly\nOn September 14, the 76th session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly, also known as UNGA 76, opened. Abdulla Shahid of the Maldives was sworn in as the General Assembly President and opened the session, which was the first in-person meeting of the assembly since the Covid-19 pandemic began. World leaders representing 132 countries convened at the U.N. Secretariat Building on September 21 for the beginning of the high-level General Debate, which will last until September 27. Some issues that are expected to be at the forefront of the discussions include the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change. In addition to these topics, this gathering takes place in the midst of tensions between the U.S. and France over a nuclear-submarine agreement. Moreover, China and Russia are not expected to attend, and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro announced that he will attend unvaccinated, bringing the assembly’s Covid-19 guidelines into question.\nSources:\nhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/u-n-general-assembly-faces-climate-change-covid-19-and-new-tensions-11632043801?mod=lead_feature_below_a_pos1\nhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/09/18/world/unga-what-to-know-intl/index.html", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.655242919921875}
+{"content": "This study proposed a hypothesis regarding the emergence of object-oriented action via tactile-based curiosity. The hypothesis is such that a curious exploration driven by tactile sensation leads tactile-rich object-oriented actions, while there are no explicit rewards or other designated intentional purposes. Experiments were with the curiosity model named the disagreement model from the reinforcement learning research field and with a simple physics robotic simulation with visual and tactile sensory information. The experimental results indicated that the tactile sensation induces object-oriented actions such as hitting and pecking by the body parts that have tactile sensors. We deduced that the hypothesis could be extended to discussions regarding the acquisition of dexterous skillful object manipulation in human development.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9857099056243896}
+{"content": "In theory a small bump would be expected. Arimidex reduces the amount of testosterone converted to estradiol, so with all else equal, testosterone, both free and total, should rise a little.\nHowever, I think you're just seeing that directly-measured free testosterone is very noisy. I've seen mine jump all over the place. For something more stable and reliable, measure SHBG along with total testosterone and use a calculator to find free testosterone.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.601455807685852}
+{"content": "Tze San Goh\nand Po Ling Chen Department of Psychology, School of MedicineInternational Medical University, Malaysia\nCitation\nSan Goh, T., Ling Chen, P. (2021). Vigorous physical activity linked to anxiety and self-acceptance may suggest coping mechanisms across age groups: A preliminary finding.\nInternational Journal of Sport Psychology, 52(4), 355-369. doi:10.7352/IJSP.2021.52.355\nAbstract\nThis preliminary study examined the relationships between physical activity (PA), psychological well-being (consists of six dimensions), depression, anxiety, and stress, and whether these relationships might vary across young and mid adults. One hundred and twenty respondents aged between 18 to 55 years old completed the study through online questionnaires. The results revealed that overall, PA did not significantly correlate with psychological well-being, depression, anxiety, and stress. However, the relationships between moderate PA and two well-being dimensions (personal growth and self-acceptance, respectively) approached significance. Vigorous PA was significantly correlated with anxiety. Separate analyses by age group showed that, in young adults, moderate PA was slightly linked to lower personal growth, whilst higher level of vigorous PA was significantly linked to higher anxiety. In mid adults, higher vigorous PA significantly correlated with lower self-acceptance. These relationships may suggest vigorous PA as coping mechanisms across age groups when dealing with anxiety and self-acceptance.\nKeywords: Age, Anxiety, Depression, Exercise, Stress, Well-being", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9967468976974487}
+{"content": "I have been asked to reply.\nThe information is not available in the form requested. However, on alcohol misuse, research published by the Cabinet Office in 2003 estimated that between 11 million and 17 million working days were lost each year due to such misuse (“Alcohol Misuse—How much does it cost?”—Rannia Leontaridi, Cabinet Office, 2003—www.number10.gov.uk/files/pdf/econ.pdf.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8931284546852112}
+{"content": "My Uncle Gene on salt in response to his dietician: Now wait just a minute. I'm a cattle man. I buy undernourished calves at the stock yard and put a big block of salt out for them. For three days, they stand and lick the salt. Cattle know what they need. If the calves need it, so do people. I don't agree that calves and people need the same nutrients, but he's absolutely right that people need salt, too. If you're starting a low-carb diet, you especially need salt--your body dumps a lot of fluids at the beginning--along with salt and potassium. Nowadays, we \"know\" too much salt is bad for us. But time was, Humans did not need to know chemistry to understand the value of salt. Salt deprivation leads to lightheadedness, fatigue, headache, and malaise....Inland hunters followed their prey to salt licks and salt springs. These waters were prized for cooking, and some cultures learned to dry these waters to make dry salt.(1) For further reading: http:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8966640830039978}
+{"content": "\"I should never do this, but I’ll make a forecast,\" Dimon said during a virtual appearance at the Institute of International Finance’s annual conference. \"This will not be an issue next year at all. This is the worst part of it. I think great market systems will adjust for it like companies have.\"\nSupply chain issues are a source of mounting concern as global economies attempt to meet surging demand and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Executives from several companies, including Nike, have noted disruptions could weigh on their earnings in the coming months.\nShortages of basic household items such as toilet paper, raw materials needed for construction and critical tech components such as semiconductors have contributed to a surge in prices for consumers. The issues prompted President Biden to form a task force in June to identify and eliminate bottlenecks in U.S. supply chains.\nDimon argued the issues are unlikely to stop the U.S. economy from rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic and have not prevented consumers from spending money.\nThe JPMorgan Chase CEO noted recent statistics showing consumers are spending 20% more at present than they were prior to the pandemic.\n\"Keep in mind, the consumer’s buying other stuff,\" Dimon said. \"They can’t buy cars; they’re buying home improvement. They can’t travel internationally; they travel domestically. The spend level is very high.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9925575852394104}
+{"content": "Finding Safety and Security in Our Root Chakra\nIn my last post, Navigating the Rainbow: A Beginner’s Guide to Chakras I provided an overview of the chakra system. As you may recall, each chakra corresponds to a major nerve center along the spine. Likewise, the chakras also correlate with an organ in the endocrine system. According to ancient yogic texts, these whirling centers of energy reflect both our physical and psychological make up.\nNow let’s explore each chakra individually, beginning with\nthe root chakra. As the first of the seven main chakras, Muladhara which means “root support,” establishes our foundation in the physical world. As such, it plays a significant role in our sense of safety and security.\nWhere is the Root Chakra?\nThe root chakra is located at the\nbase of the spine. It encompasses the pelvic floor and the first three spinal vertebrae, also known as the coccyx. Representing the element of earth, Muladhara is linked with the solid parts of the body. These include the bones, the large intestine and the flesh as a whole. It is depicted as a four-petal flower and associated with the color red.\nWhat Are Its Key Characteristics?\nThe root chakra connects us to the earth, rooting us in material existence. Beginning in the womb, the root chakra continues its develop into the the first year of life. Muladhara is\nprimarily concerned with physical survival, safety and security. This includes our basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety.\nFirst chakra blockages can most often be linked back to\nearly childhood. Psychologist Eric Erikson identified this as the stage of development as trust vs. mistrust. As infants, if caregivers consistently and reliably provide for a child’s basic needs, she learns to trust and feel secure in the world. However, if a child’s caregivers withhold, delay or inconsistently supply these basic needs, a child learns to be fearful and mistrusting. This applies to emotional needs as well. When confident that both her physically and emotionally needs will be met, a child feels grounded, hopeful and secure. What Happens If the Root Chakra is Imbalanced?\nRoot chakra imbalances frequently manifest as illness of the\ncolon, bladder, or issues of elimination and in men, prostate problems. Also common are issues with the lower back, legs, or feet and eating disorders. On a mental level, imbalance in this chakra can appear as anxiety disorders, chronic fears, or nightmares. Other common signs of a root chakra imbalance include:\nObesity, overeating Hoarding, greed Fearful, anxious, restless Working excessively (ie: workaholic) General mistrust of others; suspicious, withdrawn Self-conscious, critical Hyper-vigilant to signs of threat, insecure How Can You Balance Muladhara?\nPractices that increase a sense of groundedness help to balance the root chakra. Activities such as\ngardening, hiking, and walking on the beach deepen our connection with the earth. Surrounding yourself with natural objects, like plants, also have a grounding effect. Here are a few more ideas to get you started: Eat Root Vegetables\nFoods grown in the earth, such as\nsweet potatoes, radishes and beets, are particularly grounding. Since the color associated with Muladhara is red, incorporate red foods into your diet, like raspberries, red peppers, cherries, tomatoes and red meat. Pamper Your Feet\nA\nfoot massage or pedicure to help maintain a smoothly functioning root chakra. At night, use a grounding, earthy essential oil such as cedarwood, vetiver, frankincense or patchouli to massage your feet . Be sure to dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil, such as almond or sesame.\nPractice Standing and Restorative Poses\nPractice poses that connect your feet to the earth, like\nMountain or Warrior I. Restorative poses, such as child’s pose or supported bridge, can also bring a greater sense of grounding.\nThink Positively\nUsing an affirmation, or positive statement, can counteract negative, fearful thinking. Try using one the following affirmations to begin your day:\n“I deserve and receive support whenever I need it.” “Wherever I am, I am safe and secure.” “I have a healthy body, a healthy mind and an abundant life.”\nIn my next post, we’ll explore the sacral chakra which governs our sexuality and emotions:\nSvadhisthana.\nSending love and light,\nBeverly", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8414066433906555}
+{"content": "Climate change is a threat to global peace, security, and prosperity. It poses a threat to human and natural systems due to their vulnerability and exposure. Vulnerability, in this context, is the propensity or predisposition to be adversely affected. People who are socially, economically, culturally, politically, institutionally, or otherwise marginalized are especially vulnerable and pose…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5698249936103821}
+{"content": "ECHO-DU\nECHO-DU is part of a global model for providing virtual learning opportunities to professionals. While most ECHO sites focus on healthcare, ECHO-DU is one of a few focused on education. ECHO-DU participants collaborate with other educators in order to explore evidence-based practices and develop skills related to mental health, school health–wellness and school leadership.\nProject ECHO typically consists of 8–12 weekly sessions of one to two hours each. During each session, there is a brief presentation highlighting the latest practices and resources on a given topic followed by time for questions and answers. One or two practitioners from the field then present a real-life case study.\nAn ideal ECHO comprises an interdisciplinary group of two to five thought leaders engaging with 15–30 participants — large enough to facilitate a variety of perspectives but small enough to ensure meaningful conversation.\nDiscover ECHO-DU ECHO Networks\nECHO Networks connect educators, mental health professionals, social justice advocates and other professionals to collaborate on evidence-based learning practices.\nHost an ECHO\nVolunteer to host an ECHO by emailing echo@du.edu. Our ECHO-DU team will work closely with your organization to ensure a smooth and successful ECHO series. The collaboration includes assistance with curriculum design, evaluation and sustainability plans, recruitment strategies, and logistics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9730198383331299}
+{"content": "Leading officials of the European trade union federations EFFAT, EPSU, IndustriAll Europe and UNI Europa as well as the ETUC met with the cabinet of European Commissioner Thierry Breton (Internal Market) on Thursday September 30\nth. The purpose was to present the trade unions' concerns regarding the announced initiatives on Sustainable Corporate Governance and mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence.\nThe trade union federations from across Europe – representing 25 million workers – initiated the meeting to demonstrate strong support for a legislative initiative to promote transparency and accountability of corporate behavior throughout a company's entire supply chain.\nAmong the examples raised to demonstrate the urgent need for meaningful requirements/standards of such due diligence, were the German global health care corporation, Fresenius and the American fast food giant, McDonald's. Fresenius' practices on corruption, union busting and violations of workers’ rights and McDonald’s systematic violation of human rights, health, safety, and environmental standards were cited as compelling reasons for the Due Diligence initiative.\nThe unions collectively called for a European directive to establish mandatory, comprehensive and effective human rights (including trade union and workers’ due diligence mechanisms covering all activities and business relationships cross a company's entire supply chain. The unions are especially concerned that a legislative proposal was due to be introduced in June but has been delayed with no indication if or when it will now be introduced. The unions made clear that further delaying the initiative is simply unacceptable.\nSpecifically, the Unions called for:\nA binding EU law including strong enforcement. In case of violations effective remedies should be available for victims, including clients, communities, workers, trade unions and other interested third parties. The directive should establish proportionate, effective and dissuasive sanctions for any violations by companies of their obligations including the exclusion from public procurement and public funding. The inclusion of trade unions at the national and international level in every step of the due diligence process. The directive shall fully recognize the role of workers, trade union and workers’ representatives as central actors in companies. Social partners should be involved in the initiative. The recognition of the importance of the fundamental rights to freedom of association, collective bargaining and collective action, including strike action. The inclusion of fair taxations principles. The directive shall prevent the implementation of global supply chains based on tax avoidance, aggressive tax planning. The inclusion of subsidiaries and a broad definition of franchises. The scope of due diligence should not be limited to the parent company’s subsidiaries and subcontractors but should also apply to franchise networks.\nIn the strongest terms, the trade unions expressed that Europe cannot wait any longer to establish necessary measures to ensure human, trade union and workers’ rights. Any further delay would be an abdication of Leadership.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.837120771408081}
+{"content": "Longer breastfeeding better for baby. (The Beat).\nSometimes more really is better. In a presentation at the 2002 Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting, Caroline Chantry of the University of California at Davis described an analysis of data from a national survey of 2,277 children aged 6-24 months. After looking at rates of pneumonia, wheezing, and recurrent colds and ear infections, Chantry and colleagues found that babies who were fully breastfed for six months--that is, they received formula on a less than daily basis--had a fivefold reduced risk of pneumonia during the first two years of life and a twofold reduced risk of recurring ear infections over babies who were fully breastfed for only four months. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the WHO, and the U.S. Surgeon General, among other authorities, recommend breastfeeding for at least the first six months of life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5956989526748657}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis paper undertakes a near real-time analysis of the income distribution effects of the COVID-19 crisis in Australia to understand the ongoing changes in the income distribution as well as the impact of policy responses. By semi-parametrically combining incomplete observed data from three different sources, namely, the Monthly Longitudinal Labour Force Survey, the Survey of Income and Housing and the administrative payroll data, we estimate the impact of COVID-19 and the associated policy responses on the Australian income distribution between February and June 2020, covering the immediate periods before and after the initial outbreak. Our results suggest that despite the growth in unemployment, the Gini of the equalised disposable income inequality dropped by nearly 0.03 point since February. The reduction is because of the additional wage subsidies and welfare supports offered as part of the policy response, offsetting a potential surge in income inequality. Additionally, the poverty rate, which could have been doubled in the absence of the government response, also reduced by 3 to 4 percentage points. The result shows the effectiveness of temporary policy measures in maintaining both the living standards and the level of income inequality. However, the heavy reliance on the support measures raises the possibility that the changes in the income distribution may be reversed and even substantially worsened off should the measures be withdrawn.\nOriginal language English Journal Social Indicators Research Publication status Accepted/In press - Oct 2021 Keywords COVID-19 Australia poverty income inequlity", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5041287541389465}
+{"content": "It is not uncommon for families to have conflict. Although family members might love each other, there could also be a need for stronger communication skills. However, the act of finding ways to communicate can be stressful for family members. Children–especially teens–might feel like their parents do not listen or value their ideas. Parents might…\nDealing with teenagers can be stressful. One moment your teen is happy and filled with energy. And the next moment? They’re angry and despise you. For parents, these intense feelings can be challenging to manage. After all, you are human, too. And like your teen, you need to be understood as well. If you are…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9948335886001587}
+{"content": "Group medical clinics are an intensive approach to treating\ndiabetes in which small groups of patients attend group self-management education sessions and receive individualized medical management from a diabetes care team consisting of an internist, a pharmacist, and a diabetes educator. While group medical clinics are widely used in the management of diabetes, their effectiveness has not been well-studied. According to a study published in the June 1, 2010 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, group medical clinics are effective in improving blood pressure, but not blood sugar control, in patients with diabetes.\nResearchers from the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in Durham, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia tested the effectiveness of group medical clinics in the management of 239 patients who had both poorly-controlled diabetes and hypertension. The patients were randomly assigned to either receive usual care or attend a group medical clinic where they participated in structured group interactions and had their diabetes and blood pressure medications individually managed. The researchers found that, after approximately one year, the patients in the group medical clinic group experienced significant improvements in blood pressure compared to the patients in the usual care group. However, there was no significant difference in the effectiveness of diabetes management between the two groups.\nBased on this study, group medical clinics are a good strategy for improving blood pressure, but not blood sugar control, in people who have both diabetes and high blood pressure. It is not clear why the benefit for group medical clinics does not extend to diabetes management. However, this is still good news because it seems that group-based intervention was well-received by patients and blood pressure control is more important than blood sugar control in reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among patients with diabetes.\nSource: Ann Intern Med. 2010; 152(11): 689-696.\nCreated on: 06/01/2010\nReviewed on: 09/02/2010", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7379169464111328}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2021; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\nHuman–object interaction (HOI) detection is crucial for human-centric image understanding which aims to infer ⟨human, action, object⟩ triplets within an image. Recent studies often exploit visual features and the spatial configuration of a human–object pair in order to learn the action linking the human and object in the pair. We argue that such a paradigm of pairwise feature extraction and action inference can be applied not only at the whole human and object instance level, but also at thedoi:10.1007/s41095-020-0188-2 fatcat:f6hp2htx25caripys3bpvwd4si", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6858807802200317}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2018; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\nThis study aimed i) to characterize the transepithelial transport of the mucolytic agent ambroxol hydrochloride across the intestinal barrier, ii) to classify the ambroxol according to Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) and iii) to predict ambroxol absorption in humans. Transport of ambroxol (100, 300 and 1000 μmol/l) was studied in a human colon carcinoma cell line Caco-2 in apical to basolateral and basolateral to apical direction, under iso-pH 7.4 and pH-gradient (6 vs. 7.4)doi:10.4149/gpb_2009_03_309 fatcat:fzgeviatonb75h4dbvmtobkspa", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6630498170852661}
+{"content": "The effects of DENV serotype competition and co-infection on viral kinetics in Wolbachia-infected and uninfected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes 2021 Parasites & Vectors\nBackground The Aedes aegypti mosquito is responsible for the transmission of several medically important arthropod-borne viruses, including multiple serotypes of dengue virus (DENV-1, -2, -3, and -4). Competition within the mosquito between DENV serotypes can affect viral infection dynamics, modulating the transmission potential of the pathogen. Vector control remains the main method for limiting dengue fever. The insect endosymbiont Wolbachia pipientis is currently being trialed in field doi:10.1186/s13071-021-04816-0 pmid:34108021 fatcat:dubncyeqp5hr3ji57gjhtkwbye\nmore » ... aled in field releases globally as a means of biological control because it reduces virus replication inside the mosquito. It is not clear how co-infection between DENV serotypes in the same mosquito might alter the pathogen-blocking phenotype elicited by Wolbachia in Ae. aegypti. Methods Five- to 7-day-old female Ae. aegypti from two lines, namely, with (wMel) and without Wolbachia infection (WT), were fed virus-laden blood through an artificial membrane with either a mix of DENV-2 and DENV-3 or the same DENV serotypes singly. Mosquitoes were subsequently incubated inside environmental chambers and collected on the following days post-infection: 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13. Midgut, carcass, and salivary glands were collected from each mosquito at each timepoint and individually analyzed to determine the percentage of DENV infection and viral RNA load via RT-qPCR. Results We saw that for WT mosquitoes DENV-3 grew to higher viral RNA loads across multiple tissues when co-infected with DENV-2 than when it was in a mono-infection. Additionally, we saw a strong pathogen-blocking phenotype in wMel mosquitoes independent of co-infection status. Conclusion In this study, we demonstrated that the wMel mosquito line is capable of blocking DENV serotype co-infection in a systemic way across the mosquito body. Moreover, we showed that for WT mosquitoes, serotype co-infection can affect infection frequency in a tissue- and time-specific manner and that both viruses have the potential of being transmitted simultaneously. Our findings suggest that the long-term efficacy of Wolbachia pathogen blocking is not compromised by arthropod-borne virus co-infection. Graphic Abstract", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6004633903503418}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2017; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\nThis paper consists of a theoretical analysis on program evaluation, focusing on the Brazilian National Tuberculosis Control Program, which has been implemented in 1998. It is a conceptual construction that discusses the need, during the evaluative process, to take into consideration the distinct dimensions relating to quality of care, which are central to the Brazilian proposal. Comprehensiveness and humanization of care and their distinct dimensions should be covered, due some symbolicdoi:10.21767/2254-9137.100040 fatcat:6qjowqbzwngv5pg3aivnrwhstq", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7868549823760986}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis paper aimed to investigate the type of modelling task that may elicit competencies that are more aligned with demands from the biomedical technology industry. The inquiry identified strengths and weaknesses in students’ modelling competencies by analysing errors in two types of modelling tasks: atomistic and holistic. By using subtasks, errors could be identified according to the Newman error categories and compared with six modelling competencies according to the framework of Blum and Leiß. First-year biomedical technology students at a South African university made more errors in\ninterpreting, validating and presenting, these being modelling competencies required to convert mathematical results to real-world results. The findings indicated that competencies embedded in atomistic tasks are more relevant to workplace demands in the local setting than those elicited in holistic modelling tasks. The implications for classroom practices are discussed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.751419186592102}
+{"content": "Now more and more men are suffering from prostate diseases, especially prostatitis. If men's prostate health is affected, they will have urgent, frequent, and painful urination symptoms. In some cases, they will experience pelvic pain and even sexual dysfunction.\nIf the symptoms of prostatitis are not regulated in time, it may be easy for men to have premature ejaculation and impotence. At this time, it will have a significant impact on men's sexual function and fertility.\nIf the symptoms are more severe and have affected their lives, they should go to the hospital in time for examination and timely treatment. Acute prostatitis must be carefully sterilized to recover because it is mainly caused by Mycoplasma, chlamydia, and Streptococcus infection. According to the doctor's advice, people should go to the hospital to check and confirm what kind of bacteria it is and then complete sterilization.\nThe treatment of chronic prostatitis is more complicated. Bacterial or non-bacterial inflammatory lesions will damage the glands, resulting in stiff and sclerotic lesions, resulting in the decline of gland function. The focus of stiffness and sclerosis is formed by local nerve and capillary necrosis of the gland. The hardness, location, and size of the focus determine the degree of damage to the function of the gland.\nTherefore, to activate the dead blood vessels and nerves, men should choose strong and effective drugs. It must penetrate the gland capsule directly to the focus. The drug that can achieve this therapeutic purpose is safe and effective herbal medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill. The meridian guiding drug in the prescription can penetrate the prostate and work. It can eliminate symptoms and cause to achieve a complete cure. Also, it can prevent inflammation from spreading to other parts, and it works on the whole genitourinary system.\nIf the inflammation is mild, it is enough to adjust the daily habits and diet. I believe everyone knows such a sentence- \"Illness comes from the mouth.\" Therefore, if men can not control their mouth in their daily life, they may aggravate the symptoms of prostatitis.\n1. Alcohol\nMany people have the habit of drinking alcohol daily, especially for some men who have more work, entertainment, or friends gathering in their daily lives. But if men have prostatitis, try to avoid alcohol.\nBecause some components in alcohol can dilate the human body's blood vessels, at this time, the internal organs of the human body will have the symptoms of congestion, which is not conducive to the recovery of male prostatitis. So once men have prostatitis, then try not to drink to not cause more significant harm to the body.\n2. Spicy food\nMany people's diet tastes are relatively heavy. They often eat some spicy and stimulating foods in their daily life, such as garlic, green onion, pepper, pepper, and other condiments. Although adding these condiments and dishes is more delicious, it will also affect men's prostate health, especially prostatitis patients. Eating this food frequently will easily make men's prostate expand and congest, which is not conducive to urination.\nAt the same time, it will also have a significant impact on the recovery of prostatitis. Therefore, men must pay attention to their diet for their health.\n3. Cold drinks\nMany people have the habit of drinking cold drinks in their daily life, especially in summer. The taste of cold drinks is better and deeply loved by the public, but cold drinks are not suitable for regular eating. If men often drink cold beverages, it is harmful to their gastrointestinal health, especially for some men with prostatitis. Often eating some raw and cold food may easily lead to a sharp contraction of men's prostate. At this time, men can not discharge urine smoothly.\nFor example, cold food or frozen drinks men often eat in daily life will aggravate prostatitis symptoms. Therefore, men must control their mouths daily and not eat some cold and exciting food.\nProstatitis is not a disease with antibodies in the future. It is like a cold. After treatment, the human body will not produce antibodies. If you ignore some daily habits and have gluttonous habits, the symptoms may come back after treatment.\nAfter the patient has completed the rehabilitation treatment, the glands are still equally fragile and prone to lesions. Some bad living habits will lead to the re lesions of the glands, which will soon lead to the rigid and sclerotic lesions of the glands. With the lesions, the symptoms will slowly appear, and some could get worse.\nTherefore, men must insist on the treatment and maintain good living habits to avoid the invasion of diseases.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5684043169021606}
+{"content": "抄録\nTardigrades are microscopic invertebrates that can withstand complete desiccation, but their interspecies interactions with prokaryotes and eukaryotes within their microhabitat remain relatively unexplored. Here, I utilized combined metabarcoding of eukaryotes and prokaryotes to simultaneously identify entire community structures within xeric and mesic mosses that harbor tardigrades. The populations of organisms within the microecosystems were successfully determined in 45 xeric moss samples and 47 mesic moss samples. Organismal composition was largely consistent regardless of the moss/lichen substrate, but significantly varied in the two tested locations, possibly because of the differences in environmental humidity. Xeric mosses containing xerophilic tardigrades and other anhydrobiotic invertebrates tended to have significantly limited biological diversity and prokaryotic population dominated by cyanobacteria, suggesting a selection due to extreme desiccation. A combined metabarcoding approach to identify both eukaryotes and prokaryotes can successfully elucidate community structures within microscopic ecosystems, and this can be a potential approach to study the microecology of meiofauna, including tardigrades.\nASJC Scopus subject areas 生態学 生態モデリング 農業および生物科学（その他） 自然保全および景観保全", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9936704039573669}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nPolitical control is not the only potential source of interference with judicial independence and impartiality. As the stakeholders in cases, litigants have perhaps the most significant incentive to influence the outcome of judges' decision-making. Based on introducing the concept in Chinese society of interpersonal relationships known as guanxi into a discussion of the nature of judicial power, this article examines a report released by the Caijing magazine about 200 corrupt judges convicted between 1995 and 2013 and argues that in China's society with guanxi embedded as its cultural roots, social pressure from relatives, friends and acquaintances of judges is a major source of external interference in judicial decision-making.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7413839101791382}
+{"content": "Sobriety has many benefits. One of those benefits is waking up in the morning aware of what we did the night before. Another is not worrying about having to apologize to others for things we said or did.\nWhen we were using a substance, we tended to act recklessly. We did what felt good on the spur of the moment. Sometimes we didn’t understand our thought process the next day. Sometimes we didn’t remember why we thought we needed to say what we said or did what we did. Many times upon realization of our actions, we felt shame, guilt, or embarrassment. Maybe we went through the events of the night before and realized we owed apologies.\nApologies\nApologizing to someone is difficult and puts us in a vulnerable spot. We are at the mercy of another who can choose to forgive us or to refuse to accept our apology. We can’t expect someone to forgive and forget. It’s their right to think about what we did to them and consider whether or not they want to forgive or continue the relationship. We must respect their decision.\nAs we apologize to others, we must also apologize to ourselves. We harmed others by our words or actions, but we also hurt ourselves. The damage we did to ourselves may not be evident at first, but we often begin to feel shame, guilt, or embarrassment as we process our feelings. We question if we can show our faces again at a place or to other people. We also ask if we can ever forgive ourselves.\nForgiveness\nWe often get stuck inside our heads. While it’s normal to feel shame, we must remember we have the power to change our behaviors and forgive ourselves. When we enter a substance addiction program or start therapy, we are taking steps towards self-forgiveness.\nSelf-forgiveness occurs when we accept our past and focus on our present. Although we can’t change the past, we can work on who we are now. Remember, we are capable of evolving and becoming the person we want. Judgment directed at who we were will not solve anything. So, the work we do today, like treatment for a mental health disorder or a substance addiction issue, is an essential part of forgiving ourselves.\nWe are not our past. When we enter a substance addiction or mental health program, our therapist, the support from those in group sessions, and holistic therapies push us to become who we are. With the support and guidance of those at Avalon Malibu, we can achieve our goal of sobriety. Treatments, whether traditional or holistic, are available to build our belief in ourselves. Throughout our time with the therapists at Avalon Malibu, we can change our outlook from shame, guilt, or embarrassment to joy. We learn to let the past go. Call Avalon Malibu at (844) 857-5992.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5846416354179382}
+{"content": "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 120-130 adults die by suicide; that is approximately one every 11-12 minutes. In the United States, it is the 10th leading cause of death. Worldwide, suicide is the 17th leading cause of death.\nHow a child relates to their caregiver is often indicative of their attachment style. If a child’s caregiver is responding to the child’s needs for survival, the attachment relationship will likely be healthy. If the caregiver is unable to or inappropriately responds to a child’s needs, an unhealthy attachment style will likely develop.\nEvery two to four years, we distract ourselves from the demands of daily life by focusing on one of the most exciting events on the globe, the Olympic Games. We watch athletes from every corner of the Earth prove that they truly are elite athletes. Performing remarkable feats of strength, speed, agility, power, and mental toughness, these people awe us and inspire us.\nGender pronouns are any set of pronouns that an individual wants others to use to reflect that person’s gender identity. When we use terms such as she, he, her, him, they, them – we are using a person’s pronouns.\nWhile pronouns are a way we can categorize those around us, most of us don’t stop to consider that perhaps the way we see someone, isn’t necessarily aligned with how they identify themselves.\nSo what happens if a person’s identity is different from how the world identifies them, and how can affirmation of a person’s identity lead to better mental health outcomes?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7790333032608032}
+{"content": "Ottawa, Ontario - Following the confirmed finding of African swine fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic in July 2021, ASF has since been confirmed in Haiti.\nToday, Canada's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, reaffirmed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) support of efforts by the Dominican Republic and Haiti to manage the spread of ASF within their borders.\nWhen ASF was confirmed in the Dominican Republic in July, Canada took immediate action to enhance its vigilance for both the Dominican Republic and Haiti since they share a land border. The CFIA quickly worked with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to strengthen the appropriate border controls for the Caribbean as a whole. This includes enhanced screening of travellers and mail originating from the Caribbean region by CBSA border services officers and detector dog teams. Although Canada does not import pork or pork products from Haiti or the Dominican Republic, CFIA has added them to the listing of countries of concern for ASF in relation to plant-based feed imports to ensure that any livestock feed ingredient imported from these countries meet all required conditions.\nThere has never been any finding of ASF in Canada or the United States, and we continue to take every necessary precaution to prevent the spread of ASF from affected countries to Canada. This includes the CFIA's ongoing activities to raise awareness about the risks of introducing ASF into Canada by communicating with travellers through public awareness campaigns and outreach. For example, we are working with airport authorities and airlines to provide information on ASF to international travellers.\nThe finding of ASF in Haiti highlights the need for ongoing vigilance to prevent the spread of ASF to other regions. We will continue to work with the pork industry and our international trading partners, ensuring high levels of biosecurity to prevent further global spread of ASF. Canada's prevention efforts are guided by the work laid out in the Framework for the prevention and control of African swine fever developed in collaboration with international trading partners.\nASF is deadly for pigs and would devastate our pork industry, impacting the Canadian economy. Whether you travel for work or pleasure, or work on a farm with pigs, disease prevention and control is everyone's responsibility.Source : CFIA", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5745387077331543}
+{"content": "In the growing, but still immature field of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, investors are lacking a professional gateway to the backbone of blockchain: the “mining industry”. Via deploying dedicated hardware and electricity to the blockchain-networks, “miners” being rewarded for their contribution via so-called \"block rewards\". This equals a genuine, uncorrelated income stream.\nUntil now, the majority of investments in cryptocurrency mining were either directly invested or organized in fund structures. Direct investments, limited partnerships and funds consume substantial time and resources to set up, to maintain and to adapt to the regulatory framework (resulting in high TERs). However, with the GenTwo Digital structure, AMCs on Crypto Mining can be established to provide a manageable and cost-efficient solution to access this digital and alternative asset class. One of the biggest advantages is the completely uncorrelated nature of the payouts, which add massively to the goal of diversification of a classical or crypto/ digital asset portfolio.\nGenTwo Digital offers a fast, simple and flexible vehicle into this investment universe leading to better performance, potential and growth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9617875218391418}
+{"content": "Updated September 14, 2021\nThe IRS has recently announced that victims of remnants of Hurricane Ida that began September 1, 2021, now have until January 3, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.\nFollowing the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS recently announced that affected taxpayers in certain areas will receive tax relief.\nIndividuals and households affected by Hurricane Ida that reside or have a business in Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Sullivan counties in New York as well as Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic and Somerset counties in New Jersey, qualify for tax relief. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. For instance, certain deadlines falling on or after September 1, 2021, and before January 3, 2022, are postponed through January 3, 2022.\nThis means that individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2020 returns, due to run out on October 15, will now have until January 3, 2022 to file. The IRS noted, however, that because tax payments related to these 2020 returns were due on May 17, 2021, any remaining 2020 payments are not eligible for this relief.\nBusinesses with extensions also have the additional time including, among others, calendar-year partnerships and S corporations whose 2020 extensions run out on September 15, 2021, and calendar-year “C” corporations whose 2020 extensions run out on October 15, 2021.\nThe January 3, 2022, deadline applies to the quarterly estimated tax payment, normally due on September 15, and to the quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on November 1, 2021. It also applies to tax-exempt organizations, operating on a calendar-year basis that had a valid extension due to run out on November 15, 2021. Also, penalties on deposits due on or after September 1, 2021, and before September 16, 2021, will be abated as long as the tax deposits were made by September 16, 2021.\nPlease note that while New Jersey has offered additional extensions as well, New York has not offered relief as of the time of this writing.\nContinue to monitor our website or the IRS website to be notified as additional counties become eligible for this relief.\nFor Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to this relief please visit:\nContact us for more information on how this affects your filing and payment deadlines.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5467479228973389}
+{"content": "The next time you get a helpful search result from Google, you might offer a nod of gratitude to a depressive Austrian philosopher named Ludwig Wittgenstein.\nIn a book published posthumously in 1953, he argued that words are so pliable as to lose most meaning outside of a sentence. The word \"hit,\" for example, doesn't conjure up a distinct mental image until neighboring words like \"movie,\" \"baseball\" or \"the hay\" tug your thoughts in the right direction.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9862111210823059}
+{"content": "Palmetto, a rapidly growing platform technology company, announced its new ‘Get Solar, Give Solar’ program focused on providing underserved communities with access to solar energy systems. Palmetto has pledged a $5 million, multi-year commitment to offer significant support for Solar Sister’s core operation — training and supporting women to deliver clean energy directly to homes in rural African communities.\nThe partnership with Solar Sister is just the start of Palmetto’s new give-back program. Similar to customer matching programs, Get Solar, Give Solar will be funded based on a percentage of Palmetto’s revenue, which will ensure funding for future philanthropic partnerships in the fight to reverse climate change.\n“Palmetto believes that clean energy should be accessible for everyone. We work under a mission focused on mitigating climate change; a global initiative requiring international partnerships,” stated Chris Kemper, Chairman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Palmetto. “Solar Sister’s focus on bringing clean energy to last-mile communities in Africa is deeply aligned with our values – it is a true personification of what we at Palmetto are ultimately here to contribute. Together, we can bridge a growing clean energy resource gap by harnessing global technology to deliver locally-led solutions in the most overlooked and underserved communities.”\nSolar Sister is a female-empowered entrepreneurial program focusing on the distribution of solar energy in developing countries. Over the next three years, Solar Sister will support over 10,000 women to reach 10 million people with access to clean energy. By offering women access to tools, training, and technology, Solar Sister Entrepreneurs can build their businesses, increase their income and build a last-mile distribution chain that will deliver clean energy for the years to come.\nKemper continued, “Earlier in my career, I worked primarily in developing countries with an aim to deliver clean technologies in effort to leapfrog an antiquated centralized grid structure. Although Palmetto is currently focused on driving that strategy in the United States, this program reminds us and our customers of our broader global mission.”\nIn sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people have no access to electricity, and over 700 million individuals must rely on harmful cooking fuels like firewood and charcoal. In this environment, it is women who bear the overwhelming burden of energy poverty and who disproportionately shoulder the detrimental consequences of climate change. Linking over 6000 entrepreneurs, Solar Sister has reached more than two million individuals with affordable solar power, and has offset over 663,661 metric tons of CO2e.\n“Climate change and women’s economic inequality are the two most pressing issues of our day,” stated Katherine Lucey, Founder and CEO of Solar Sister. “Only by working together can we build resiliency, create opportunity, and deliver real hope for a brighter future for all. This commitment by Palmetto is a manifestation of this shared responsibility. Together, Solar Sister and Palmetto will lead the way in making lasting change in the lives of Solar Sister entrepreneurs, their families and their communities.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9665600657463074}
+{"content": "Dr. Roman Perez-Soler, from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, on the Future of Lung Cancer Therapies\nRoman Perez-Soler, MD, Chairman, Department of Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, discusses the desire to find targeted therapies and new driver mutations for smaller molecular subsets of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).\nGenetic subtypes of NSCLC, such as those containing mutations in\nEGFR and EML4-ALK, have been uncovered and successfully targeted. However, important groups still require the concentration of researchers. Areas of potential focus include tumors that contain identifiable alterations but do not have associated targeted pharmaceuticals, subtypes without an identifiable driver mutation, and multiple aberrations implicated in a single tumor.\nPerez-Soler labels the mutations currently being targeted as low-hanging fruit and the beginnings of a complex journey to a more desirable location. This journey will require research into complex strategies and new tumor pathways that focus on reaching a more desirable overall prognosis.\nA cure for patients with advanced NSCLC may not be possible, notes Perez-Soler. A more plausible goal and approach for future inquiries may be to convert the disease into a manageable chronic disorder.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9914961457252502}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIn remote rural and island communities access to food involves adaption of living style and travel outside the local area as a normal and integral part of food shopping. Despite the poor retail assortment consumers have a strong allegiance to local food stores centred on a desire to maintain a local retail presence and support the community. Deeper understanding of consumer access to food and adaptions to constrained access has implications for food policy for these remote areas and public policy on remote regions more generally. Results are reported for remote island communities in Scotland.\nKeywords consumer choice qualitative regional food access food retail consumer welfare remote communities", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8458467125892639}
+{"content": "Vauld, which is more like a crypto bank for financial products than a crypto exchange, treats cryptocurrency as a core asset class, aiming to infuse core principles of banking into it.\nFounded in 2018, the Singapore-registered startup has so far raised $27 million, and aims to reach one million users. It currently has over 150,000 users. Currently, most of its customers are from the US, followed by Europe, Singapore and India.\n\"At Vauld, we intend to treat your cryptocurrencies as a separate asset class, and offer services to ensure technologies based on blockchain are usable as of today. This would negate the need for government acceptance and nationwide adoption for cryptocurrencies to disrupt the banking sector,\" Darshan told IANS.\nThe users are able to earn interest or borrow money as and when they like, without having the need to liquidate their crypto holdings. They can easily exchange their cryptocurrencies for other tokens and Fiat currencies.\nAccording to Darshan, the whole debate in India around legislation and regulation on crypto is timely, as the stakes are very high.\n\"We do not know yet how the government is going to define cryptocurrencies in its upcoming Bill. Whether it will be an asset, a commodity or a currency. Once this is settled, the crypto industry in India can plan next steps accordingly,\" he noted.\nThe government's draft cryptocurrency Bill is likely to come up in the winter session of Parliament with a definition for digital coins, regulation and taxation around it.\nIt will bring more clarity on whether cryptocurrencies will be treated as commodities, services or similar to equities.\nCurrently, over 15 million Indians have invested in cryptocurrencies and the investments increased from $923 million in April 2020 to nearly $6.6 billion by May 2021, a growth of about 400 per cent, in the country.\nIndia now ranks second on the 'Global Crypto Adoption Index', in a list of 20 countries with the highest cryptocurrency adoption rate, according to crypto analysis platform Chainalysis.\n\"Crypto is seeing a huge adoption in India. We see a lot of first-time investors joining the bandwagon. Since crypto can deliver big returns, there are risks and regulation will play a key role in infusing more trust in investors. Regulation is the way to go,\" Darshan said.\n(Nishant Arora can be reached at nishant.a@ians.in)\n--IANS\nna/dpb", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6348311901092529}
+{"content": "Councillor Richard Wenham has been announced as the new chair of sub-national transport body, England’s Economic Heartland (EEH).\nThe leader of Central Bedfordshire Council was elected at EEH’s Strategic Transport Leadership Board on September 24, where the leader of Oxfordshire County Council, Councillor Liz Leffman, was elected vice-chair.\nThe election of Wenham and Leffman followed the strengthening of EEH’s governance structure, which saw the previous two political-level meetings – the Strategic Transport Forum and EEH Leaders Group – consolidated into the single Board meeting.\nEngland’s Economic Heartland is one of seven sub-national transport bodies covering the entirety of England outside of London.\nJointly funded by its local transport authority members and the Department for Transport (DfT), it covers the region from Swindon across to Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire down to Hertfordshire.\nWenham paid tribute to the achievements of his predecessors in spearheading EEH’s development: chair of the EEH Leaders’ group, Councillor Martin Tett (leader of Buckinghamshire Council) and chair of the strategic transport forum, Mayor Dave Hodgson (elected mayor of Bedford Borough Council).\nWenham said: “Tett and Mayor Dave have laid excellent foundations for what is an exciting future for England’s Economic Heartland.\n\"We are now turning the policies in our transport strategy into actions that will unlock opportunities for our residents and businesses while decarbonising the transport system.\n“Our region is home to world-leading innovation in science and technology, and a unique natural and historic environment.\n\"However, issues with our transport system – which cut across council boundaries – are holding it back.\n\"That’s why EEH is so important: by collaborating on issues of common interest and speaking with one voice on the region’s priorities, we can secure the transport infrastructure required to enable significant levels of planned economic and housing growth.\n“Improving connectivity will support the region compete on the global stage with the likes of Silicon Valley.\n\"It will help level-up our own significant pockets of deprivation, while as a net contributor to the Treasury, our tax receipts are also vital to the Government’s plans for national-scale levelling up.”\nEEH said its remit is to advise government on, and secure the investment required to deliver, strategic transport infrastructure priorities that can support economic growth, while moving towards net zero.\nIt does this through the implementation of its regional transport strategy, which EEH submitted to Grant Shapps, secretary of state for transport, in February 2021.\nMartin Tugwell, EEH programme director, told\nSmart Transport how EEH developed its 2040 net zero strategy.\nEEH said the strategy is informed by a comprehensive evidence base, was agreed by the region’s political representatives and subject to two rounds of public engagement and an integrated sustainability appraisal.\nWenham added: “The prominence of sub-national transport bodies is increasing across the country.\n\"We have a key role to play in shaping the work of both National Highways and Network Rail. While we are a standalone body, we work closely with partnerships across the region, including the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5981007814407349}
+{"content": "Project FORECAST simulations are intensive, one-day training sessions that introduce the most important concepts for helping children impacted by trauma. Under the guidance of an experienced facilitator, participants can observe, make decisions, and roleplay within a fictional scenario, while seeing how their actions play out in real-time. All of our simulations give participants an opportunity to apply the NCTSN’s 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families, as well as TIERS.\nFor a more detailed description of any simulation, or to schedule a training for your workforce, please get in touch.\nAbuse Disclosure\nKatie Anderson, a kindergarten-age student, makes an accidental disclosure of sexual abuse. Participants are tasked with gathering relevant information from the child, determining what kind of questions to ask, and who should be involved.\nConcepts Explored: Minimal facts interviewing, mandated reporting, multidisciplinary team protocols, initial investigation, functions of a child advocacy center. Healthcare Setting\nStep into a simulated emergency department where Caleb Perez, a 32-month old child, was admitted by his father and grandmother with serious hand injuries. This simulation will help participants develop an understanding of the initial abuse investigation, roles of a multidisciplinary team, and trauma-informed engagement with healthcare consumers.\nConcepts Explored: Mandated reporting, multidisciplinary team protocols, initial investigation, family interviews, safety planning. Home Investigation\nFollowing a mandated report, participants plan to investigate the home of five-year-old Hailey Miller where they will identify and gather additional evidence. Then, they’ll make a determination of the abuse allegations and consider next steps for the family.\nThis simulation will rely on a participant’s instincts, while highlighting the common mistakes made early in a trauma investigation.\nConcepts Explored: Documentation review, investigation planning, home visitation, forensic interviewing. Forensic Process\nGo in-depth on a forensic investigation with the case of nine-year-old Samara Green. Participants will learn how to identify, gather, and share information before making final recommendations for the case, such as determining the need for arrests or foster care.\nThis scenario relies heavily on participants learning to carefully engage alleged offenders, while preserving the ability to gather further evidence.\nConcepts Explored: Multidisciplinary team protocols, forensic interviewing, functions of a child advocacy center, investigation planning, safety planning, judicial and legal process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8978945016860962}
+{"content": "Behavior\nThe dvm360® behavior page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on companion animal traits and behavior. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos, and research on the latest discoveries and treatments for behavior, and more.\nFetch speaker and pet expert Steve Dale, CABC, offers useful tips for helping to get more cats into your veterinary clinic.\nDiscover the motivations behind aggressive canine behavior and how veterinarians can help reduce these types of incidents.\nManagement of stress-associated conditions in cats should utilize a multi-pronged approach including ensuring basic needs are met, environmental enrichment, behavior modification, and the considered use of pharmaceuticals or supplements.\nDon’t let these pitfalls stand in the way of canine socialization goals.\nThree articles featuring tips and tricks on diagnosing this common behavioral condition, plus how to treat it with an individualized approach.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9151349663734436}
+{"content": "Several federal programs that are governed by trust funds are facing serious funding shortfalls. As a result, such trust funds, including the retirement portion of Social Security, Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, and the Highway Trust Fund, are projected to be exhausted in the near future.\nThe Fiscal Challenge Finding Solutionsback What We're Doing What You Can Do Resource Libraryback", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9551830291748047}
+{"content": "The term ‘ghost guns’—derived from the fact that these firearms are un-serialized, difficult to trace, and often remain invisible to the tracking and regulation covering traditionally manufactured firearms—refers to a wide range of homemade or improvised firearms. Assembled from parts, including those developed via 3D-printing technology, or from kits that include unfinished pieces (typically the receiver of the gun), ghost guns require the purchaser to be proficient in only basic machining to make the gun functional. Current federal firearms regulations do not require manufacturers of these parts or unfinished pieces or those assembling them to include serial numbers because the unassembled parts are not considered firearms. Thus, ghost gun parts and kits can be purchased online without being subject to most firearm regulations. Ghost guns present unique challenges to law enforcement agencies and make traditional investigative techniques less effective.\nConcerns about the public safety risks posed by ghost guns is increasing. The ease of transforming ghost gun parts and kits into functional firearms and without having to go through background checks has made these firearms more accessible and likely more prevalent. Moreover, because these kits are not currently regulated under federal law, purchasers are not required to submit to a background check for the parts or the finished firearm.\nAs discussions about ghost guns, their regulation, and concerns for public safety migrate to the public sphere, here are five facts to help navigate the conversation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8972980380058289}
+{"content": "Über dieses Buch\nThis book focuses on how to promote innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset within organizations in the context of structural changes. It highlights the importance of internal marketing of innovation and ideas among employees, of creating collaborative spaces, and of company leaders promoting collaboration. The key aspect in all contributions gathered here is to understand the co-creation paths of structural change and innovation, and how they contribute to competitive advantage. The respective chapters address topics such as intrapreneurship, organizational mindset, creating an entrepreneurial orientation, strategic leadership, and internal & external organizational networking. All contributions are based on the latest empirical and theoretical research, and provide key findings and concrete recommendations for organizations.\nInhaltsverzeichnis Frontmatter Titel Organizational Mindset of Entrepreneurship Print ISBN 978-3-030-36950-7 Electronic ISBN 978-3-030-36951-4 Copyright-Jahr 2020 DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36951-4 Herausgeber: Assoc. Prof. Veland Ramadani Assist. Prof. Ramo Palalić Prof. Léo-Paul Dana Norris Krueger Dr. Andrea Caputo", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5930845737457275}
+{"content": "Search\nNow showing items 1-3 of 3\nCombustion parameters, evolved gases, reaction mechanisms, and ash mineral behaviors of durian shells: A comprehensive characterization and joint-optimization\n(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2020)\nIn this work, the characteristic parameters, evolved gases, reaction mechanisms, and ash conversions of the durian shell (DS) combustion were quantified coupling thermogravimetry, mass spectroscopy, Fourier transform ...\nDynamic insights into combustion drivers and responses of water hyacinth: Evolved gas and ash analyses\n(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2020)\nNon-food biomass feedstocks owing to their advantages have come to the forefront as the efforts have been intensified to develop cleaner energy sources and technologies in the face of global climate change. This study aimed ...\nPyrolysis of water hyacinth biomass parts: Bioenergy, gas emissions, and by-products using TG-FTIR and Py-GC/MS analyses\n(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2020)\nThis study aimed to quantify the pyrolytic bioenergy potential of water hyacinth roots (WHR), stems and leaves (WHSL) by assessing their physicochemical properties, pyrolysis performances, kinetics, and thermodynamics. ...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.704036295413971}
+{"content": "Farmers and fruit growers report that climate change is leading to increased ozone concentrations on the soil surface in their fields and orchards, which can cause irreversible plant damage, reduce crop yields and threaten the food supply. A ne method of vapor-depositing conducting polymer 'tattoos' on plant leaves can accurately detect and measure such ozone damage, even at low exposure levels.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8127164244651794}
+{"content": "Vampire fishSea lampreys have a very characteristic life cycle. Freshly spawned fish remain in their larval stage - the ammocoetes - for several years. During this time they feed on detritus and plankton. After they metamorphose into the adult form, they begin to feed on blood, which they suck from fish and aquatic mammals with their characteristic sucking, conned mouth. They mate only once in their lifetime and then die.\n1. Its Latin name is Petromyzon marinus, and it's a member of the Petromyzontidae family.\nPetromyzontidae is commonly known as northern lampreys.\n2. Sea lampreys live in the northern hemisphere.\nThey live in the western and northern Atlantic, near seashores of Europe and North America, the Black Sea, and the western part of the Mediterranean Sea.\nIn the contiguous United States, they are a native species to the Connecticut River basin.\n3. They are medium size fish with eel-shaped bodies.\nLampreys are about 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) long, have olive or brown-yellow bodies. Skin is darker on the upper side of an animal.\n4. They have no jaws.\nThey have jawless suckers studded with teeth. A single sharp tongue is situated in the middle part of the mouth. It serves to penetrate the scales and skin of their prey.\nDuring an attack, sea lampreys attach themselves to the skin of their prey. The teeth are used to grasp and hold on while they feed on body fluids.\n5. Lampreys belong to a family of ancient fish that existed before the dinosaurs' time.\nThe first jawless fish appeared on Earth during the Silurian period between 443.8 and 419.2 million years ago.\n6. They migrate upstream from bodies of water to spawn.\nFish that behave in this way are called anadromous. When they reach their destination, the male begins building a nest in the river substrate, where the female subsequently lays the eggs. Spawning time varies longitudinally within the range of the lamprey. The nest must be located in places with moderate currents that the nest construction can withstand.\n7. A single female of sea lamprey lays between 30,000 and 100,000 eggs.\nAfter mating, both parents die.\n8. The spawned larvae find cover in the sand and mud, where they stay for three to four years, feeding on detritus and microalgae.\nLamprey's larvae (ammocoete) spend a few years in fresh bodies of water until they undergo metamorphosis.\n9. Adults are hematophagous parasites.\nThis means they feed on the blood of their prey.\n10. Morphed juvenile lampreys migrate to lakes or saltwater environments.\nAt this time, they begin to feed on their victims' blood. It is estimated that a single sea lamprey is capable of killing 18 kg (40 lb) of fish annually.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6530265808105469}
+{"content": "Wiltshire-based technology company Siemens says manufacturers face more operational pressures and evolving energy requirements, but some will fall foul of unmaintained legacy electrical systems.\nThe spectre of legacy equipment failure could interrupt operations, damage reputation, cost money in fines or revenues or even be a risk to life. The company called for UK manufacturing to adopt a more strategic, comprehensive and innovative approach to energy resilience and modern power systems.\nDespite the importance placed on maintaining the supply of energy, Siemens said UK manufacturers are failing to recognise the risks posed by critical ageing electrical energy assets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9262455105781555}
+{"content": "Preview\nText (Govender-MC-2020-Critical-transmodal-pedagogies-student-teachers-play-with-genre-conventions)\nGovender_MC_2020_Critical_transmodal_pedagogies_student_teachers_play_with_genre_conventions.pdf\nAccepted Author Manuscript\nDownload (2MB)| Preview\nAbstract\nThis paper explores how student teachers navigated moving between different modes of representation from written text to image. This enabled some students to play with genre conventions, rethink the relationship between word and image, and explore multimodality in interesting ways. Working at the intersection of Kress’ work on Multimodality, Newfield’s transmodal moment and the critical literacy project, I designed and implemented a course for English secondary education in one school of education in South Africa. Firstly, this article outlines the course’s aims and assessment to consider how multimodality might feature in a unit of work for student teachers. Specific focus is given to the final assessment task that required students to make a ‘transmodal shift’ from linguistic to visual-linguistic; from written narrative to multimodal storytelling. Secondly, a critical multimodal discourse analysis of students’ visual narratives is applied to explore how critical transmodality enabled some student teachers to imagine beyond traditional narrative structures and explore multimodal semiotic resources in innovative ways, relevant to the secondary English classroom. Finally, I conclude by considering the implications of multimodal semiotic play for both research and classroom practice in language and literacy education, including assessment, the value of non-linguistic modes, and genre as a construct of power.\nORCID iDsGovender, Navan N. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6764-1169; Item type: Article ID code: 72283 Dates:DateEvent1 May 2020Published1 May 2020Published Online20 April 2020Accepted2 October 2019Submitted Keywords: transmodality, multimodality, critical literacy, transmodal moment, critical multimodal discourse analysis, Education, Education, Linguistics and Language, Communication Subjects: Education Department: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) > School of Education > Education Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 06 May 2020 14:44 Last modified: 16 Oct 2021 00:36 URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/72283", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7211784720420837}
+{"content": "To foster a sustainable automotive component manufacturing sector in South Africa, the risk of locally developed skills being poached by other countries must be accepted without dissuading development, says education and training services provider Tetelestai Holdings CEO\nNatalie Nelson.\nTetelestai Holdings is accredited by the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Merseta) and is affiliated with the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM), where Nelson serves as a specialist skills adviser.\nOver the past decade, South Africa’s brain drain has steadily increased on the back of economic and political challenges, causing skilled and educated indivduals – particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – to pursue employment opportunities abroad.\nNelson believes that this should not be allowed to undermine local upskilling efforts, nor should such efforts be perceived as a waste of time, effort and funding.\n“One of the key aspirations of the automotive sector and its value chain is to remain globally competitive. This cannot be done in isolation of skills development. We would be remiss to think that the creation of critical skills could be a loss for the country and the economy,” she tells\nEngineering News.\nNelson reveals that, in terms of the critical occupations outlined for the sector, the largest deficits are among toolmakers and mechatronics technicians – the latter of which could be considered an emerging occupation.\n“South Africa currently onboards expatriates to fulfil the immediate skills need for mechatronic technicians, indicating a possible surplus of such skills in other countries. Therefore, the creation of a local, skilled and competent pool of mechatronics technicians becomes a critical requirement for local sustainability.”\nStatistics published by the Department of Home Affairs in 2017 showed that eight South African professionals left the country for every one skilled foreigner who entered – a statistical trend that continues to climb every year.\n“While workback agreements and first right of refusal contracts may seem like the answer, it poses the broader challenge of maintaining irate and unhappy people within an ecosystem that needs their critical skills,” Nelson says.\nThe NAACAM approach to skills development is to focus on growing demand-driven skills. The Merseta Sector Skills Plan (SSP) 2021/22 has become the baseline document for the unpacking of sectoral skills and occupational needs.\nNelson says the SSP 2021/22 findings have been further validated in and through targeted focus groups to ensure that critical skills and occupations identified through the discretionary grant-funded programmes were relevant to the sector.\n“This research has enabled us to determine that the toolmaking and mechatronics technician vocations are most critical for the sector and are further listed on the priority occupations list as hard-to-fill vacancies.”\nBased on these findings, NAACAM – in partnership with the Nation Tooling Initiative Programme (NTIP) – has begun a targeted apprenticeship that funds 15 learners in the toolmaking trade, funded through a Merseta discretionary grant funding award.\nThe NTIP is a turnaround intervention programme aimed at the rehabilitation and growth of the tool, die and mouldmaking sector in South Africa. It has been identified by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition as a key programme for supporting the development of local manufacturing competitiveness to stimulate sustainable economic growth and job creation.\nThe partnership with the NTIP has allowed for access by learners who still need to complete year three and four training for the toolmaking trade. This approach ensured that the tuition, practical, stipend and trade-testing components of apprenticeships could be funded because the total bursary award for an apprentice is considerably lower than the actual cost of training, covering the tuition costs of only one year.\nAdditionally, the SSP 2021/22 indicated that some of the most critical emerging skills requirement across the sector and occupational level is in the digital space.\nNelson explains that the most notable reasons cited for this include the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the digital age, with Covid-19 further underpinning the need for access to technology for remote working and the automation of certain processes.\nCurrent Efforts\nThe categories of bursaries awarded through NAACAM are directly linked to those occupations identified as priority occupations within the sector.\nThrough this bursary programme, the association is funding mechatronics, mechanical, electronics and electrical engineering students for the 2021 academic year, which includes placement for work-integrated learning and proposed absorption, in line with sectoral pipeline requirements.\n“A key driver for the sector is transformation, at gender and race levels, across occupational profiles. Therefore, preference has been given to female students and people of colour,” Nelson notes.\nThese interventions officially began in May, at which stage South Africa’s Covid-19 alert level was at adjusted Level 3, which did not interfere with the roll-out.\nThe advent of adjusted Level 4 in June did, however, have an impact on the interventions because physical training could not continue.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7792508602142334}
+{"content": "The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) led a three-year project focused on creating best practice guidelines for psychotropic medications for children in foster care. The states involved in this collaborative were Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Rhode Island. Each state formed a cross-agency team that worked together to create and execute guidelines for the use and monitoring of psychotropic medication in foster care. The information gathered by each state’s cross-agency team was distributed to other states to help them make protocols regarding the use of psychotropic medications.\nScreening Guidelines for Prescribing Psychotropic Medication to Children Under 6 Year", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6672356128692627}
+{"content": "When COD concentration in the input wastewater is The factors affecting the formation of nanoemulsions such as type of surfactant, surfactant to oil ratio SOR , and water content were investigated. Oranges are amongst the world's most popular fruits. Cressi Leonardo One Size Blue. The detailed information of the peer review process is summarised below. Overall, the study proposed that M. This paper presents a short review of the various application of surfactants for demulsification, their structure, classification as well as their properties.\nCategories: Agriculture. Genaidy For Trade. Groundwater is an alternative source of water and is in high demand in Malaysia, particularly in rural areas where hot climate and water scarcity are still challengeable. Landfilling is widely used for disposal of wastes due to its low operation and maintenance costs.\nHome Agriculture seed. Bons plans. The total polyphenol content TPC values in the sample also increased with longer heating time or increased pressure. Longiligulare fruit essential oil was successfully extracted by the hydrodistillation method. For characterization analysis, dried 0. Population growth, economic and lifestyle patterns are the factors that lead to the alarming rate of solid waste production. The BET result confirmed that surface area of biosorbent is relatively small suitable for biosorbent characteristic. This study determined the effect of material-water ratio, material size, distillation time, and power of microwave on the obtained yield of rosemary essential oil extracted by microwave-assisted hydrodistillation method.\nIn contrast, the ethanol steam reforming process presented significant amount of CO 2 emission from reaction and electricity consumption. In thermal stability analysis, SAP with 0. The size of the beads, membrane thickness and chemical compound of these beads were examined. The flow rate was set directly through the GATS by the flow of water at All Branches. The use of lignocellulosic biomass has received a lot of attention due to concerns for environmental sustainability and an increasing global waste problem.\nБолгария где купить шишки, бошки, гашиш? Купить закладку кокаина Чанг Safaga Hydroponics 28-7-2013 5948 7957 3-9-2000 6548 4680 14-4-2018 5599 2005 10-11-2014 4100 2763 13-12-2008 1321 5613 5-8-2020 4174 9297 Jar testing is expected to contribute to cost savings in chemicals from which ferum ion can also be extracted. Results have shown that the former exhibited stronger DPPH scavenging activity than the latter. This study aimed to isolate and characterize polylactic acid PLA degrading bacteria present in landfill soils located in Pekan, Pahang. A small amount of sabinene 0. Asiatica was correlated with total phenolic and flavonoid content with values IC50 achieving\nThis study showed that medical waste collection and transportation generates significant amounts of GHG emissions. As compared to honey, propolis was considered 'less explored' in active compounds characterization study. The ability of the adsorbent to remove Fe III ions at different contact times and adsorbent dosages was studied. The advanced GC-MS method is simple, sensitive, accurate and practically useful for the determination of FUB-AMB in synthetic cannabinoids, which supports the authorities' crime handling. However, groundwater sources are contaminated by high concentrations of iron in certain regions of Malaysia. Through wet impregnation method, nickel was deposited onto the surface of alumina foam forming catalytic porous medium for micro combustion.\nРекомендуем к прочтению", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5267688035964966}
+{"content": "NSU has transitioned to a Master’s of Science in Athletic Training effective May 2018. Students will no longer be accepted into the BS program after the 2017-18 admissions cycle.\nThe athletic training major prepares you for the Board of Certification exam to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (AT). Athletic Trainers collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).\nIn our teaching laboratory, you'll learn all the clinical skills needed to recognize, evaluate, treat, and care for injuries. Using your background in anatomy and physiology, you will learn to evaluate any patient. A Certified Athletic Trainer must be knowledgeable in all professional domains, including injury prevention, clinical evaluation, and diagnosis; immediate and emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation; and organizational and professional well-being. Take the Virtual Tour of our Athletic Training Classroom!\nYou’ll gain hands-on clinical experience working with athletes in secondary schools, university and professional sports teams, patients in physical therapy clinics, and in other hospital, fitness, and lab settings. These experiences connect you both in and out of the classroom with practicing athletic trainers. Working directly with patients, you'll surely remember their appreciation as you engage them in new activities.\nBecome a certified athletic trainer after completing the Board of Certification examination. Where you would like to practice depends on your vision, whether it be in a college/university, hospital, health and fitness center, sports medicine clinic, or in the following industries: professional sports, public safety, international athletic organizations, occupational health, or the performing arts.\nThe athletic training major is designed to prepare students to become certified athletic trainers who specialize in injury and illness prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for physically active people.\nPursuing a minor can deepen your knowledge in a discipline related to your major or enable you to explore a field outside your major area of study and diversify your skills. Speak with a faculty member in your program to determine which minor(s) can support your academic, professional, and personal goals.\nExercise Science Minor (for non-exercise and sport science majors)\nThe exercise science minor is designed to provide students with a foundation and theory base in the movement sciences for the physically active. Additionally, the program offers courses for the student who is interested in the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological aspects of human function in response to exercise and physical activity. The primary goal of this program is to supplement academic knowledge for students to study in the exercise science sub-disciplines (biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor behavior) and promote entry into professional programs. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the exercise and sport science major.\nExercise Science Minor Requirements (18 credits) Core Courses (10 credits) Minor Electives (8 credits) Select 8 credits from the following courses:\nAre you planning to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in a related field of study? Consider NSU's Dual Admission Program, which enables qualified undergraduates at the College of Health Care Sciences to secure early acceptance into one of the university's competitive graduate and professional degree programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6016767024993896}
+{"content": "Polyethylene glycol 8000 (PEG-8000) was applied to a soilless growing medium at the concentrations of 0, 15, 20, 30, 42, or 50 g·L-1 to impose controlled drought. Salvia (Salvia splendens F. Sellow. ex Roem & Shult.) seeds were planted in the growing medium to determine if controlled drought affects morphology and anatomy of salvia. Polyethylene glycol decreased emergence percentage and delayed emergence up to 5 days. Stem elongation of salvia treated with the five lowest concentrations was reduced up to 35% (21 days after seeding), and salvia were a maximum of 53% shorter and the canopy was 20% more narrow compared to nontreated seedlings 70 days after seeding. These morphological changes were attributed to PEG-8000 mediated reduction in leaf water potential (Ψw). The growing medium Ψw ranged from -0.29 to -0.85 MPa in PEG-8000 treated plants, and plant height was positively correlated with Ψw 21 days after seeding. Stem diameter of PEG-treated seedlings was reduced up to 0.4 mm mainly due to reductions in vascular cross-sectional area. Xylem cross-sectional area decreased more than stem and phloem cross-sectional area. Polyethylene glycol 8000 reduced vessel element number, but not diameter.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5596747994422913}
+{"content": "We often can get caught up in seeking the right answers that we lose sight of the value of questions.\nTo be truly realized we must get to the point where we’re no longer seeking.\nThe core of what I do as a real estate broker is help my clients navigate the bumpy road of their emotions. I help them see the big picture, acknowledge their fears, and step over the threshold into that place previously beyond their comfort zone. This is the part of the process that juices me […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.976713240146637}
+{"content": "The potential of having to pay estate taxes may hang over your estate plans in New York. Yet should they? While most assume that everyone must pay estate taxes, that is not the case. Both the state of New York and the federal government offer opportunities to limit...\nPROVEN LEGAL COUNSEL\nFor Estate Planning, Estate Administration And Disputes\nMonth: June 2019\nResidential and commercial real estate leasing options often differ in numerous notable ways. For example, in most residential leases, tenants pay fixed rates to a landlord and handle utilities on their own, separately. Commercial leases have more options, however,...\nPlanning for end-of-life care and emergency medical procedures can be difficult. After all, when a person is healthy, serious illnesses and injuries can seem like abstract concepts. Still, creating a living will is one of the more effective ways to maintain control...\nHaving a comprehensive estate plan is crucial. Wills and other estate planning tools ensure your heirs receive your assets after you are gone. They can also help you minimize taxes when developed strategically. While it is crucial that you have an estate plan in...\nWhen you anticipate inheriting a certain amount or certain assets when a New York loved one dies, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise if things do not play out as you expected. You may not challenge a will simply because you disagree with how its author chose to...\nEven if you do not currently have a last will and testament, it is likely that you are familiar with the purpose of the document. Many people, however, are less aware of living trusts and the role that they can play in a robust estate plan. Living trusts have a number...\nYou probably already know how crucial an estate plan is for your assets and family. Develop a solid and legally binding plan is equally important, as this will prevent family members from contesting it. According to Kiplinger, certain estate planning mistakes are...\nChoosing the right business structure is a must for continued success and growth. According to Business News Daily, partnerships are commercial enterprises created by two or more distinct parties. They offer benefits like increased manpower and reduced tax burden....\nInternational investors have been justifiably wary as they observe current high-end real estate trends in New York City. However, recent signs may indicate a rapid and unusual rebound in the near future. Will there be an uptick in sales of distressed assets? Veteran...\nIf you sell a property you own, then you will need to file a 1099-S form for tax purposes. According to REtipster, this form is part of the closing process and reports your profits from the sale. The IRS requires you to file a 1099-S form to ensure you pay all...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8424583673477173}
+{"content": "Dialysis Side Effects\nDialysis is the process of removing excess water, solutes, and toxins from the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer perform these functions naturally. This is referred to as renal replacement therapy. Patients receiving dialysis have these common complaints: decreased balance, loss of sensation, fear of falling, and decreased endurance during activities of daily living.\nPotential treatments include: Class IV laser to provide energy and decrease pain, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and vibration electric stimulation (Hivamat 200) therapy with active/resisted motion progressive exercise.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5272040367126465}
+{"content": "Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Canine Recipe with Smoked Salmon is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (31.8kg or more as an adult).\nAncient Stream Canine formula is rich in omega fatty acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat, this recipe features sustainably sourced salmon as its number one ingredient as well as nutrient-dense ancient grains. Ancient grains in Ancient Stream Canine formula provide an additional source of protein, fibre and other essential nutrients. The #1 ingredient in this formula is sustainably sourced Salmon. Because of the guaranteed levels of DHA and perfectly balanced nutrition, Ancient Stream Canine formula is great for puppies, pregnant or nursing mothers and other adult dogs as well.\nAncient Grains – Ancient grains like grain sorghum, millet, quinoa and chia seed are naturally high in fibre and rich in protein. Unchanged for thousands of years, different grains provide various nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and omega fatty acids. Roasted Quail, Roasted Duck & Smoked Turkey – This trio of richly flavoured fowl provides highly digestible protein and a great taste your dog will crave. Species-Specific Probiotics – Healthy digestive and immune systems are vital to the overall health of your pet. Our proprietary K9 Strain Probiotics are developed specifically for dogs and added after the cooking process to ensure viability. Each pound of Taste of the Wild provides 80 million live, active cultures that help support healthy digestive and immune systems. Omega Fatty Acid Blend – Balanced levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids work together to support healthy skin and a shiny coat. All Life Stages Nutrition – This recipe provides the vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients your pet needs throughout their life. Antioxidants – Ancient grains and fruits, including grain sorghum, millet, quinoa, chia seed, tomatoes, blueberries and raspberries, provide nutrients that help support your dog’s overall well-being, while guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium and vitamin E support the immune system. Ingredients -\nSalmon, salmon meal, ocean fish meal, grain sorghum, millet, cracked pearled barley, dried yeast, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), brown rice, smoked salmon, natural flavor, tomato pomace, salmon oil (a source of DHA), quinoa, chia seed, salt, potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, L-Carnitine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.\nContains a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms.\nAnalytical Constituents:\nGuaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein 30.0% minimum Crude Fat 15.0% minimum Crude Fibres 3.0% maximum Moisture 10.0% maximum DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 0.05% minimum Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum Selenium 0.35mg/kg minimum Taurine 0.12% minimum Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 2.8% minimum Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.6% minimum Total Microorganisms*\n(Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis)\nnot less than 36,363,636 CFU/kg\nAdditives per kg Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg minimum Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg minimum\n*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.\nCalorie Content:\n3,640 kcal/kg (392 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy.\nFeeding Guide: Standard Measuring Cups/Day -\nPet Size 6 - 12 weeks 3 - 4 months 5 - 7 months 8 - 12 months Adult Dogs 1 - 2.25kg 75 - 125g 75 - 100g 66 - 100g 50 - 75g 50 - 66g 2.25 - 4.5kg 125 - 200g 100 - 175g 100 - 166g 75 - 133g 66 - 100g 4.5 - 9kg 200 - 325g 175 - 300g 166 - 275g 133 - 225g 100 - 175g 9 - 13.5kg 325 - 433g 300 - 400g 275 - 366g 225 - 300g 175 - 233g 13.5 - 18kg 433 - 550g 400 - 500g 366 - 450g 300 -366g 233 - 300g 18 - 27kg 550 - 750g 500 - 666g 450 - 625g 366 - 500g 300 - 400g 27 - 36kg 666 - 850g 625 - 766g 500 - 625g 400 - 500g 36 - 45kg 766 - 900g 625 - 725g 500 - 575g 45 - 57kg 700 - 825g 566 - 650g 575 - 675g 57 - 68kg 850 - 975g 675 - 775g 68 - 79kg 975 - 1050g 775 - 866g For adult dogs over 45.45kg, add 1/2 cup for every additional 4.54kg. For pregnant or nursing adult dogs, we recommend free-choice feeding. Adjust amount offered daily as needed to maintain ideal body condition. This feeding guide provides a starting point for the amount of food to give your dog each day. We recommend that you keep your dog in ideal body condition and not allow them to become overweight. The amount of food your dog needs can vary based on age, activity level or other food and treats given, so be sure to work with your veterinarian to determine an appropriate weight for your dog, and to make any necessary adjustments to their feeding. Changing Food: For 7 - 10 days, gradually decrease the amount of current food while increasing the amount of new food. Available Sizes:\n2.27kg, 12.75kg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.85622638463974}
+{"content": "My question relates to MTW's Gravitation, Box 11.2 (copied below) and the discussion on page 271. This is my paraphrase of the gist of box 11.2:\nConsider a family $\\Lambda$ of timelike geodesics affinely parameterized by $\\lambda$ and selected by the parameter $n$. The fiducial geodesic is designated by the selector value $n$. The set of ordered pairs $\\left\\langle \\lambda+\\Delta\\lambda,n+\\Delta n\\right\\rangle $ may serve as coordinates near $\\mathscr{M}.$ In these coordinates, $\\mathscr{M}$ has coordinates $\\left\\langle \\lambda,n\\right\\rangle $. Define the vectors $\\mathbf{u}=\\frac{\\partial}{\\partial\\lambda}$ and $\\mathbf{n}=\\frac{\\partial}{\\partial n}$. The separation between the fiducial point $\\left\\langle \\lambda,n\\right\\rangle $ and the point with the same $\\lambda$ value on the geodesic designated by $n+\\Delta n$ is $\\vec{n}=\\Delta n\\mathbf{n}$. The separation $\\vec{n}$ is then parallel transported along the geodesic $n$ by $\\Delta\\lambda,$ so that the tail of its image is at $\\mathscr{N}$ and the tip is at $\\mathscr{B}$. A similar image is produced by parallel transport of $\\vec{n}$ along the geodesic $n$ by $-\\Delta\\lambda,$ with tail and tip designated $\\mathscr{L}$ and $\\mathscr{A}$ respectively.\nBeginning at the point $\\mathscr{Q}$ which has coordinates $\\left\\langle \\lambda,n+\\Delta n\\right\\rangle$ the point $\\mathscr{R}$ is determined by a parameter change $\\Delta\\lambda$ along the geodesic $n+\\Delta n.$ The point $\\mathscr{P}$ is determined by a change $-\\Delta\\lambda$ along the same $n+\\Delta n$ geodesic.\nThe points $\\mathscr{A}$ and $\\mathscr{B}$ are determined by parallel transporting $\\vec{n}=\\Delta n\\mathbf{n}$ along the geodesic $n$ by $-\\Delta\\lambda$ and $\\Delta\\lambda$ respectively. The vectors $\\mathscr{B}\\mathscr{R}$ and $\\mathscr{A}\\mathscr{P}$ are then parallel transported (along unspecified routs) to $\\mathscr{Q}$ were they are summed to produce $$ \\delta_{2}=\\mathscr{B}\\mathscr{R}+\\mathscr{A}\\mathscr{P}=\\left(\\Delta\\lambda\\right)^{2}\\Delta n\\left(\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\mathbf{n}\\right), $$\nwhere $\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\mathbf{n}$ is definedto be the\nrelative-acceleration vector.\nOn page 271 we find:\n[Examine Box 11.4] Thereby arrive at the remarkable equation (11.6)\n$$ \\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\mathbf{n}+\\left[\\nabla_{\\mathbf{n}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\right]\\mathbf{u}=0. $$\nThis equation is remarkable, because at first sight it seems crazy. The term $\\left[\\nabla_{\\mathbf{n}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\right]\\mathbf{u}$ involves second derivatives of $\\mathbf{u}$ and first derivatives of $\\nabla_{\\mathbf{n}}:$\n$$ \\left[\\nabla_{\\mathbf{n}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\right]\\mathbf{u}=\\nabla_{\\mathbf{n}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\mathbf{u}-\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{n}}\\mathbf{u}. $$\nIt thus must depend on how $\\mathbf{u}$ and $\\mathbf{n}$vary from point to point. But the relative acceleration it produces, $\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\mathbf{n},$ is known to depend only on the values of $\\mathbf{u}$ and $\\mathbf{n}$ at the fiducial point, not on how $\\mathbf{u}$ and $\\mathbf{n}$ vary (see box 11.2 F).\nI do not understand what this means. The relative acceleration is derived by multiple parallel transport steps, and taking differences of vectors at different locations. That is, its establishment involves more than simply the values of $\\mathbf{u}$ and $\\mathbf{n}$ at one point. Therefore, if we interpret \"the fiducial point\" to mean, $\\mathscr{Q}$ alone, the statement doesn't make sense to me, at all.\nEven if we allow \"the fiducial point\" to mean any arbitrary point on the fiducial geodesic, the derivation still involves points not on that geodesic, and not determined solely by parallel transport along the fiducial geodesic.\nWhat does it mean to say \"$\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\nabla_{\\mathbf{u}}\\mathbf{n},$ is known to depend only on the values of $\\mathbf{u}$ and $\\mathbf{n}$ at the fiducial point, not on how $\\mathbf{u}$ and $\\mathbf{n}$ vary\"?\nPS: I believe the essential conclusion is that relative acceleration can be expressed as the operation of a multilinear form (tensor field $\\mathbf{\\text{Riemann}}$) on $\\mathbf{u}$ and $\\mathbf{n}$. What I'm not getting is the reasoning leading to that conclusion.\nThe situation seems similar to that of the differential of a multivariable mapping being a linear mapping associated with its derivative matrix.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9300792813301086}
+{"content": "Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to target new victims with the latest attacks. News of the latest breach or cyberattack regularly make headlines, indicating now is not the time to ease up in the fight against cybercrime. If anything, financial institutions must be even more vigilant and enhance defenses against current and emerging cyber threats, including supply chain attacks.\nWhat Is a Supply Chain Attack?\nA supply chain attack occurs when a bad actor targets a software vendor to deliver malicious code through seemingly legitimate products or updates. Supply chain attacks allow a fraudster to compromise distribution systems to deliver malware, such as ransomware, and potentially create an entryway into the networks of the supplier’s customers. Because these updates are delivered under the guise of being from a trusted source, customers often suspect no malicious activity—until it’s too late.\nAccording to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), not only can bad actors use the compromised software vendor to gain privileged access to a victim’s network through hijacking updates or changing code, but they can bypass perimeter security measures and often re-enter a network using the compromised vendor. NIST also warns that bad actors target some victims for varying follow-on actions, including injecting additional malware packages into a specific target allowing them to conduct even more malicious activities.\nThe infamous SolarWinds and Kaseya breaches are examples of supply chain attacks, an increasingly popular method to distribute malware. In both examples, the hackers perpetrating these attacks levied large-scale compromises with devasting effects to many organizations and garnered attention from the U.S. government.\nSupply Chain Attacks in the News\nAs early as March 2020, hackers successfully compromised SolarWinds Orion platform—an IT performance management system—and inserted malicious code in software updates that went undetected for months. Executing a supply chain management breach, the hackers injected a backdoor in the SolarWinds code updates, after which compromised versions of the software were then downloaded on 18,000 instances of Orion.\nThe SolarWinds Orion platform possessed some of the highest access levels available within networks, so the bad actors had more control and network access compared to a typical breach. Wreaking further havoc, the hackers likely pivoted to other devices or machines in compromised networks and installed other backdoors to permit future access.\nIn early July 2021, Kaseya—an IT solutions developer for managed services providers (MSPs) and enterprise clients—announced it was the victim of a cyberattack. Hackers carried out a supply chain ransomware attack by exploiting a vulnerability in Kaseya’s software against multiple MSPs and their customers. It’s estimated that up to 1,500 businesses were affected by the attack and experienced ransomware compromise.\nEnhancing Your Institution’s Cybersecurity Defenses\nHackers will use whatever tools at their disposal to gain access to data, systems and networks. Though financial institutions are more heavily regulated than other organizations, the customer data they hold make them extremely attractive targets to cybercriminals. The Kaseya attack—which affected several banks and credit unions across the U.S.—is a reminder that financial institutions remain vulnerable.\nConsider the following strategies to enhance your defenses against these types of attacks:\nUse a SIEMaaS Model for Real-Time Monitoring and Mitigation\nIf a threat makes it past your institution’s prevention tools, threat monitoring and management are critical. A Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution delivers insight and control of cybersecurity, providing real-time incident response to any network threats or vulnerabilities. A SIEM collects and holistically reviews event logs of devices throughout your technology environment, allowing security teams to detect and remediate any security events.\nWhile a SIEM is a powerful tool to boost your defenses, this technology is expensive and requires the time and resources to configure, maintain and review the alerts produced. For many institutions, it simply is not feasible to dedicate the time and resources needed to investigate every alert produced.\nTo help avoid a small incident becoming a major breach, many institutions opt for a SIEM-as-a-Service (SIEMaaS) model to handle the burden of monitoring and reduce upfront costs. With SIEMaaS, a third party—such as a managed security service provider (MSSP)—collects all event logs and sends them to an outsourced SIEM. Alerts produced will go directly to your internal IT team or an outsourced security operations center for investigation and review.\nAn outsourced SIEM is fine-tuned and managed by a vendor’s security operations center, significantly reducing the time burden on internal IT and turning the cost into an operational expense instead of a large upfront investment. MSSPs invest resources to configure their SIEM solutions to the point where valuable alerts are received, allowing your institution to reap the benefits of this advanced monitoring.\nDeploy Endpoint Detection and Response\nEndpoint detection and response (EDR) monitors specific endpoints to identify anomalies and block malware using advanced threat intelligence. EDR stops the spread of malware in an infected system through detection, isolation and remediation.\nWhile technology like anti-virus software provides a basic level of monitoring, EDR adds an additional layer of protection by leveraging artificial intelligence to learn baseline behaviors and patterns. EDR solutions also produce event logs that can be correlated and fed into a SIEM, offering enhanced insight.\nEDR solutions are an effective strategy to protect against zero-day exploits, which are vulnerabilities with no available patches. Especially when paired with a SIEM, EDR solutions are particularly useful in a supply chain attack since these tools could detect and remediate the suspicious behavior from the updates or software delivered by the supply chain.\nConduct Regular Data Backups…and Test Them!\nSupply chain attacks are often a vehicle to distribute ransomware, and if this is the case, your institution’s best ability to recover is through successful, complete backups. Ransomware attacks thrive on holding your data captive. But if your institution has been regularly duplicating and storing your data elsewhere, attacks become much less threatening.\nAs you review your backup strategy and controls, include provisions for segregating your backups. Segregated backups decrease the risk of a hacker seizing an entire backup in the event of a successful attack. If an institution only maintains online network backups and a cybercriminal gains access to that network, the backups are effectively rendered useless.\nConsider taking a risk-based approach to backups, determining the needed frequency and retention period based on how criticality of your data. Beyond performing regular backups, maintain good access controls and test backups to ensure successful restoration.\nMaintain a Cybersecurity-Centric Culture\nOrganizations can outsource many aspects of cybersecurity, but a security-focused culture is not among them. Cultivating and maintaining an organizational culture focused on the importance of cybersecurity is an effective way to strengthen your institution’s cybersecurity posture. Even with the most sophisticated cybersecurity monitoring tools, employees are on the frontlines of nearly every cybersecurity battle.\nA security-focused culture is especially critical if employees are working remotely, helping to defend an institution’s extended network. Continuous cybersecurity training and awareness campaigns that provide information on the latest threats is an effective way to keep employees on guard and up to date against prevalent social engineering schemes.\nDoes your staff know what to do if they encounter an unusual or suspicious email? Ensure they are familiar with best practices and encourage them to report any potentially suspicious behavior to the appropriate parties for investigation. Your employees are your first line of defense against attacks, make sure they are empowered to proactively protect your institution.\nMitigate Supply Chain Threats with Cybersecurity Monitoring\nAs cybercriminals continue targeting institutions with the latest tactics, a layered, holistic approach to cybersecurity will enhance your defenses. With this approach, your cybersecurity monitoring solutions complement one another, providing multiple layers of defenses and making it more difficult for hackers to infiltrate your institution.\nRead our white paper—\nA Guide to Strengthening Your Institution’s Cybersecurity Posture—to learn more. Sean Martin serves as a product manager for CSI Managed Services and has extensive knowledge on implementing effective systems security and network management practices. He speaks and writes frequently on security-related topics affecting the financial services industry and holds Cisco CCNA and CCIE written certifications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5676965713500977}
+{"content": "After-School Success\nAcademic Enrichment Strategies with Urban Youth\nAnne Bouie\n9780807747452\npages\nTeachers College Press\nIn this inspiring book, Anne Bouie details her work with underachieving urban youth and their families at Project Interface, a math and science enrichment program, where she developed a unique approach to raising achievement. Bouie argues that rather than identifying deficits and dysfunctions in the family, a more effective method would focus on strengths and build on the inherent resilience of the community. She describes the design and implementation of this collaboratively organized, community-based after-school enrichment program that worked. Her insights are a valuable tool for any educational or youth program interested in fostering lasting academic success. Book Features include: Testimonials from youth, staff, and parents who participated in a successful after-school program. Indicators for effective and ineffective implementation based on a field-tested model. Indicators to help motivate and enable students to put forth effort and try, in spite of having failed in the past. Strategies to engage families and community members. Insights for policymakers and practitioners who may wish to start a program or assess an existing one.\nOverview\nAnne Bouie works as a consultant to urban schools and policymaking organizations focused on positive systemic change. She served as Executive Director of Interface Institute, a community-based organization working with underachieving, high-potential children and youth in East Oakland.\nAuthor Bio", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8910189867019653}
+{"content": "We study the statistics of peaks in a weak-lensing reconstructed massmap of the first 450 deg2 of the Kilo Degree Survey(KiDS-450). The map is computed with aperture masses directly applied tothe shear field with an NFW-like compensated filter. We compare the peakstatistics in the observations with that of simulations for variouscosmologies to constrain the cosmological parameter S_8 = σ _8√{Ω _m/0.3}, which probes the (Ωm,σ8) plane perpendicularly to its main degeneracy. Weestimate S8 = 0.750 ± 0.059, using peaks in thesignal-to-noise range 0 ≤ S/N ≤ 4, and accounting for varioussystematics, such as multiplicative shear bias, mean redshift bias,baryon feedback, intrinsic alignment, and shear-position coupling. Theseconstraints are ˜ 25 per cent tighter than the constraints fromthe high significance peaks alone (3 ≤ S/N ≤ 4) which typicallytrace single-massive haloes. This demonstrates the gain of informationfrom low-S/N peaks. However, we find that including S/N <0 peaksdoes not add further information. Our results are in good agreement withthe tomographic shear two-point correlation function measurement inKiDS-450. Combining shear peaks with non-tomographic measurements of theshear two-point correlation functions yields a ˜20 per centimprovement in the uncertainty on S8 compared to the sheartwo-point correlation functions alone, highlighting the great potentialof peaks as a cosmological probe.\ngravitational lensing: weak surveys cosmological parameters cosmology: observations", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9687497019767761}
+{"content": "As at today’s date individuals who work for a single employer and who have no other income e.g. from investments are not required to submit a tax return if their annual gross earnings is R350,000 or less. SARS introduced this threshold to alleviate the burden of submitting a tax return by many individuals, but, also to alleviate their burden.\nExperience has shown that many individuals who fit into the above category are quite happy not to look at their tax affairs any longer. However, they may be missing out on potential refunds, especially where they have made contributions to a pension, provident, retirement and/or medical aid fund during the year and such contributions were not taking into account by their employer.\nIn some cases, it has been noted that such refunds could be quite substantial (running into thousands or tens of thousands of Rands) and these are simply ignored because the taxpayer has (legally) opted not to submit their tax return.\nFor this reason, we strongly advise all taxpayers, who are not required to submit a tax return, to have a detailed tax calculation peformed annually in order to ascertain whether it be worthwhile for them to submit their tax return. Any Tax Shop can do this at a reasonable rate, simply request a service from The Tax Shop nearest to you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9114464521408081}
+{"content": "WASHINGTON D.C.: In the first decline in weekly jobless claims in nearly a month, the U.S. Labor Department said Thursday that claims fell by 38,000 to 326,000, down from the previous week's revised estimate of 362,000 claims.\nThe four-week moving average for new claims often viewed as a more reliable measure of the labor market since it flattens week-to-week volatility fell to 344,000, up by 35,000 claims from the previous week.\nOf note, the gold market is not seeing much movement in relation to the latest labor market data.\nDecember gold futures last traded at $1,758.50 per ounce, down 0.18 percent on the day.\nContinuing jobless claims, which represent the number of people already receiving benefits, dropped to 2.714 million during the week ending Sept. 25, down 97,000 from the previous week's revised level.\n\"This is the lowest level for insured unemployment since March 14, 2020, when it was 1,770,000,\" the report said.\nEconomists are keeping a close eye on weekly jobless claims, as a development in the labor market could see the Federal Reserve announcing a reduction in its bond purchase program before the end of the year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5252088308334351}
+{"content": "I don't need the calories anyway.\nBy one count, rice is the principle source of calories for about half the planet.\nBefore technology and prosperity, virtually everyone spent long hard days scraping together enough calories for themselves and their family to survive.\nHowever, yoga practice increases the body's metabolism and a higher metabolism burns more calories.\nIf you have more muscle, you'll burn more calories.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8335748910903931}
+{"content": "Fieldwork takes the audience to a Spanish summer landscape; a trip of the senses, an immersive experience and a minimalist homage to a specific place and time.\nFieldwork was inspired by our trip to Cordoba, during which we visited the iconic lavender fields of Brihuega. Every July, a sea of Lavendula stoechas bloom in full display, creating a swathe of purple monochrome that sends a sweet, calming scent into the air. Planted immediately adjacent to the Lavender fields are complementary fields of wheat that rustle gently in the breeze. The Lavender/Wheat duo is a classic union in European agriculture, and one that fully activates the senses.The colour combination is heady and brings to mind the poetic simplicity of American minimalist painters such as Ellsworth Kelly and his iconic two-colour abstractions.\nThe practice of fieldwork involves direct observation and gathering of raw data outside of a traditional workplace. Conducting fieldwork in the natural environment is deeply ingrained in Mary Lennox’s creative process. We invite our audience to experience the fields that inspired us for this installation and immerse themselves in an objective celebration of nature rather than a romantic imagining of a fictional landscape. Mary Lennox’s installation aims to present nature as veracity, not decoration, and endeavours to transport the visitor to the landscape where we conducted our study.\nAlongside our recreation of the monochrome lavender and wheat fields, the site specific installation will include a hanging piece (Mary Lennox’s signature style) showcasing how a piece of design is directly inspired by nature.\nThis process, Biomimicry or bio-inspired design, involves the translation of knowledge obtained from the natural world into new applications and innovations. When using nature as inspiration we learn from a system that has developed resilience, adaptability and efficiency over countless millennia, not to mention that our planet that has organically created the most beautiful pieces of design ever made. Biomimicry is an extremely important mechanism for our future and goes far beyond aesthetics. This process needs to be the at the core of all innovation and we believe the implementation of repeated references to the natural world will provide inspiration for further strategies that may perhaps save our troubled planet”.\nRuby Barber", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8020789623260498}
+{"content": "Hybrid Media\nMedia is constantly transforming, questioning traditional notions of what it means to be an author, what constitutes matter, and how messages are conveyed. Leveraging digital fabrication technologies and emerging smart materials, this research area explores the development of New Media practices including e-textiles, dynamic printmaking, and interactive glass.\nE-Textiles– How might we enable new wearable form factors that move beyond wristbands and eyeglasses? How might we integrate and embed electronic materials onto the leather, canvas, and nylon? Computational Textiles– How might we leverage computational design algorithms to enhance pattern-making practices? How might we support the construction of garments through smart dress forms? E-Glass– Can we expand the forms and applications of electronic glass to practices like stained glass making? How might we make glass into an interactive surface? Computational Glass– Can we construct a material model that allows us to better understand glass's behavior in processes like glass-blowing or slumping? Can we construct computational molds that expand the forms and aesthetics of glass? Can these techniques be ported over to plastics? Smart Prints– How might we integrate smart materials like conductive, hydrophobic, or thermochromic inks to create dynamic and interactive printmaking practices? Wood Carving and Pyrography– How might we use digital fabrication technologies to enhance and hybridize traditional woodcarving practices? Electronic Ceramics– How might we use conductive glazes to create interactive ceramic forms? Computational Ceramics– How might we use clay 3D printers to support and scaffold ceramic-making skills? How might we introduce editioning, or batch production, as a digital fabrication practice? Mold Making/Casting– How might we support working with castable materials like silicone, wax, and plaster?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9909109473228455}
+{"content": "Metadata language\nThe article discusses the issue of politically-conditioned transformation in the sphere of performing public tasks, i.e. transition from the situation when state structures perform them directly to the situation when they perform them indirectly, maintaining supervision. These are phenomena of privatisation of public tasks and public-private joint partnership, which were adapted to Polish conditions before they were defined by legislation. This phenomenon is acceptable in a democratic, lawful state as the so-called second chance but from the political point of view and from the point of view of the need to implement the mission by public authorities it must be applied allowing for the consequences resulting from the principle of democratic, lawful state. Recent experience proves that in Polish situation public-private joint partnership was implemented much more effectively before it was defined by legislation. Thus, the existing legislation protects public interest but it constitutes a great barrier in practical implementation of this institution.Place of publishing: Publisher: Contributor: Date issued: Date copyrighted: Identifier: Language: Relation: Is version of: Autor opisu:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7788339853286743}
+{"content": "'Lab-in-the-Field: Reducing Illegal Trade of Shark and Ray Products in Indonesia' by Andhika Prasetyo\nThe need to balance shark and ray conservation and the socio-economic objectives of their fisheries requires careful monitoring. This is a significant challenge for countries like Indonesia, which has the largest shark and ray landings in the world. Monitoring the shark and ray trade is particularly difficult due to the processing of shark and ray products, which often end up lacking features which identify the species. Our overall goal was to investigate the use of portable DNA-based tools for identifying species used in the shark and ray trade. Specimens collected at various sites around the Island of Java and 22 species (a total of 154 samples) were selected. The aim was to test and validate this rapid and portable molecular identification tool to reliably identify and distinguish individual species. This was based on an innovative real-time PCR protocol which generates two unique curves per specimen. Those species-specific signatures were then plugged into a machine learning algorithm for autonomous species identification. We were able to successfully identify CITES-listed shark species from fresh specimens and processed derivative products. As part of this project we will devise a procedure that could become a reliable field tool for species authentication purposes for live monitoring in the shark and ray trade.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9022773504257202}
+{"content": "Innovation policy is about the challenge of contributing to the wide objectives such as employment, sustainability and economic growth. How to approach such a task? The answer is simple but the effort complex: Aim for a strong innovation eco-system. Referring to the case of the IMP³rove Euromed Project the article suggests four systematic steps on how to establish an effective, innovation inducing eco-system.\n[READ THE ARTICLE]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.529631495475769}
+{"content": "Share | Download\nBreastfeeding is the holy grail. It has many health benefits for both mother and baby. However, stark breastfeeding disparities do exist with non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic mothers breastfeeding at a lower rate than Asian and White women. Magda Ramos, SBH WIC breastfeeding coordinator debunks some myths about breastfeeding and delves into exciting resources SBH WIC offers to the Bronx community.\nHost: Faith Daniels", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5133567452430725}
+{"content": "These hourly workers aspire to leadership roles or completing certifications and degrees.\nTalk of remote work, e-learning, and virtual collaboration has dominated talent development conversations since early 2020. But what about career support for employees who have continued working on-site?\nIn the\nIndustryWeek-sponsored webinar Manufacturing a Winning Talent Management Strategy – The Voice of Hourly Workers on What It Takes, Brian Devine, senior vice president at EmployBridge, and Kylen", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7904034852981567}
+{"content": "Computer Science > Artificial Intelligence Title:Improving Solvability for Procedurally Generated Challenges in Physical Solitaire Games Through Entangled ComponentsDownload PDF Abstract: Challenges for physical solitaire puzzle games are typically designed in advance by humans and limited in number. Alternatively, some games incorporate rules for stochastic setup, where the human solver randomly sets up the game board before solving the challenge. These setup rules greatly increase the number of possible challenges, but can often generate unsolvable or uninteresting challenges. To better understand the compromises involved in minimizing undesirable challenges, we examine three games where component design choices can influence the stochastic nature of the resulting challenge generation algorithms. We evaluate the effect of these components and algorithms on challenge solvability and challenge engagement. We find that algorithms which control randomness through entangling components based on sub-elements of the puzzle mechanics can generate interesting challenges with a high probability of being solvable. Bibliographic and Citation Tools Code and Data Associated with this Article Recommenders and Search Tools arXivLabs: experimental projects with community collaborators\narXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on our website.\nBoth individuals and organizations that work with arXivLabs have embraced and accepted our values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners that adhere to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7586942911148071}
+{"content": "ABOUT THE PRODUCT\nHigh Potency Grapeseed extract (GSE) contains OPCs and stilbenes including resveratrol and viniferins.GSE has demonstrated excellent free radical scavenging activity and provided significantly greater effect than vitamins C, E and beta-carotene. GSE have a great concentration of vitamin E, flavonoids, linoleic acid and phenolic procyanidins (also known as OPC or oligomeric procyanidins). The typical commercial opportunity of extracting grape seed constituents has been for chemicals known as polyphenols having antioxidant activity in vitro.\nPayment & Security\nYour payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5905984044075012}
+{"content": "According to a study conducted by Alixpartners, worldwide automakers could lose around USD 210 billion in revenue in 2021 alone owing to supply chain troubles, which is nearly double the forecast made earlier this year.\nBesides the global shortage of semiconductors, high prices as well as tight supplies of commodities including plastic resins and steel have resulted in inflated costs, further compelling automakers to cut production. As per the current trend, automotive manufacturers are on track to lose production of around 7.7 million units this year.\nEarlier in May, analysts predicted that automakers would lose approximately USD 110 billion in revenue in 2021, losing production of over 3.9 million vehicles. However, the new forecast comes after several warnings from the commercial truck as well as car manufacturers that semiconductor shortages and commodity price hikes are not easing as expected.\nEven the automobile sales have begun to slow down since inventories across dealer lots have reached 20 days’ supply, which is less than half the normal levels. Experts believe that automakers could have tight inventories until late 2022 or early 2023.\nManufacturers including Stellantis, Ford Motor Co., and General Motors each had to either pause production or develop vehicles without the essential chips. The companies were required to wait for the parts to arrive before finishing the vehicles and shipping them to the respective showrooms.\nGM expected the third quarter of 2021 to be challenging, with the automaker producing 200,000 fewer vehicles during the second half as compared to the previous quarter.\nIn addition, global semiconductor supply has been severely hit since the past few months due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, which resulted in cutting production among prominent suppliers. Major U.S. ports are also witnessing backlogs, further hampering efforts to import steel and plastic resins.\nAutomakers, in response, are committing to longer contracts to lock in suppliers early, purchasing as much as 40 to 50 weeks in advance to avoid shortfall.\nSource Credits –\nhttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/supply-chain-snarls-could-cost-automakers-210-billion-this-year-forecast-finds-7497411.html", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6670737266540527}
+{"content": "Educating the Next Generation\nThe project aims to develop a knowledge infrastructure through which existing and new to be developed knowledge will become available and accessible. All this knowledge will be embedded in the education programmes of the next generation.\nEducation is vital\nEducating the next generation of water managers is vital for the 2Seas region. Currently, knowledge on flood defence and emergency response is scattered over institutions and not formalised. Also, there is an expected shortage of young, well trained water managers.\nLiving Lab ideal for training\nThe Living Lab Hedwige Prosperpolder is ideally suited to train the next generation of water professionals, students to be facilitators of change for river deltas. The polder offers a controlled environment where they can test techniques, methods and products under realistic circumstances.\nVersatile delta professionals needed\nThe challenge is to decrease the vulnerability of river deltas while simultaneously increasing the opportunities for healthy economic and ecological development. These developments are viewed as transitions: progressive, complex changes and adjustments that demand professionals who can intervene effectively. These transitions require innovative, multidisciplinary and holistic solutions by versatile delta professionals who not only have actual knowledge of river delta systems (coasts, seas, and rivers), but also possess the necessary research and communication skills.\nThe Polder2C’s project is designed to provide new professionals with multiple opportunities to engage with state-of-the-art techniques and a range of professionals from various countries.\nUpdates\nKick off project", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5170160531997681}
+{"content": "Background: The lymphatic and the blood vasculature are closely related systems that collaborate to ensure the organism's physiological function. Despite their common developmental origin, they present distinct functional fates in adulthood that rely on robust lineage-specific regulatory programs. The recent technological boost in sequencing approaches unveiled long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) as prominent regulatory players of various gene expression levels in a cell-type-specific manner. Results: To investigate the potential roles of lncRNAs in vascular biology, we performed antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) knockdowns of lncRNA candidates specifically expressed either in human lymphatic or blood vascular endothelial cells (LECs or BECs) followed by Cap Analysis of Gene Expression (CAGE-Seq). Here, we describe the quality control steps adopted in our analysis pipeline before determining the knockdown effects of three ASOs per lncRNA target on the LEC or BEC transcriptomes. In this regard, we especially observed that the choice of negative control ASOs can dramatically impact the conclusions drawn from the analysis depending on the cellular background. Conclusion: In conclusion, the comparison of negative control ASO effects on the targeted cell type transcriptomes highlights the essential need to select a proper control set of multiple negative control ASO based on the investigated cell types. Keywords: ASO; Antisense oligonucleotide; CAGE-Seq; Cap analysis of gene expression; Long noncoding RNA; lncRNA.\n© 2021. The Author(s).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9623508453369141}
+{"content": "Partnering to explore blockchain potential\nBlockchain technology holds the promise of increased transparency across the supply chains of many sectors, and the jewelry industry is no exception. To explore this potential, in 2018, Signet became the first retailer to join De Beers’ innovative new blockchain program, Tracr. The program aims to establish a unique and completely secure way to trace diamonds as they move from the mine to retail. By working together, we can assure a diamond's provenance, natural creation and traceability along the supply chain to provide the consumer a new baseline of trust in both the diamond itself and the industry at large.\nBlockchain technology is essentially a digital record that keeps track of every transaction and exchange for a specific diamond. Because the record is visible to numerous individuals and must be confirmed by several managers with access to the blockchain, a change cannot be made to the record without notifying everyone else involved. This shared responsibility dramatically reduces risk of fraud in the supply chain and increases the credibility of claims regarding the sources of materials.\nSignet is also working on another initiative with De Beers, as well as the Diamond Producers Association, to ensure the integrity of the natural diamond supply chain. With the aim of reassuring customers that a diamond sold as natural is truly of natural origin, Project ASSURE has developed a Standard for diamond detection technology in association with Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Devices are submitted to UL for testing under the ASSURE Standard. The published results allow the trade to make informed choices about diamond detection equipment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9584779143333435}
+{"content": "by Kat Patterson |\nWhile sweeping popcorn I warm to thoughts of last night’s gathering: good soup and wine, laughter through the movie, and all the dishes done.\nNormally my broom fetches dog hair,\nrarely popcorn or other party leavings. Sometimes it’s a dead roach I sweep, Not a welcome guest, but still it piques my thoughts.\nWe don’t call them pretty,\nno colorful wings, no intricate design. Instead—frightening, disgusting things, crawling ceilings, floors and walls. Hard, dark bodies and mechanical joints moving cautiously, silently or escaping quickly with scurrying sounds.\nThey use vomit to soften their food.\nHow efficient. Their heart pumps blood, not in veins or arteries but in waves inside the body cavity. How alien.\nYet their success commands respect.\nTheir longevity on earth unrivaled, surefooted on land, flying in air or flattening through tight spaces, they survive.\nRoaches are not vectors;\nlike ants they clean the mess we leave behind, In forests they promote decay, with worms they create soil—dirt—a basic for our life, our agriculture.\nTheir love making takes time—over thirty minutes per act.\nCapsules for eggs grow on their tails, one for each year on their calendar. After shedding the exoskeleton roaches are, for a time, snow white.\nIf we kill them all\nwhat ecological niches will be left vacant? Might demons come to fill the gaps?\nWould they have liked this popcorn I sweep today?\nProbably more with butter or caramel coating. I leave a kernel in the corner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8034379482269287}
+{"content": "Additionally, the lack of cryptocurrency regulation by the Botswana government and its unwillingness to adopt Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies makes Bitcoin trading in Botswana challenging. Bitcoin is not outlawed in Botswana.\nHowever, there are no regulations for cryptocurrency dealings. Hence, if you have to transact using Bitcoin, you will have to source Bitcoin via P2P or other informal means. To encourage the adoption of Bitcoin in Botswana, Dr. Donald Ariisa of Shahdara Clinica private hospital in Botswana, has decided to accept payment in Bitcoin, making him the first medical practitioner to accept Bitcoin as a means of payment.\nOne such early startup is bitcoin trading botswana Satoshicenter, a blockchain startup established by Alakanani Itireleng in to provide blockchain services to the Botswana populace. bitcoin trading botswana\nAn offshoot of Satoshicenter is Plaas which aims to help farmers and agric societies manage production, daily activities, and bitcoin trading botswana through blockchain adoption. This is a welcome relief compared with the long, arduous journey to neighboring South Africa or relying on families and friends outside of Botswana for Bitcoin purchases.\nProdotti disponibili per il trading\nHowever, the most popular means of transacting Bitcoin is via Peer-to-Peer mode on various WhatsApp groups and other social media platforms. However, this means of transaction is unregulated with no control of scam activities.\nWill Botswana Ban Bitcoin? The bank of Botswana is not interested in regulating cryptocurrencies and, it has no intention of banning cryptocurrencies in the country.\nThe central bank governor is likely to follow the trend by providing regulations for cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency exchanges in the future.\nHowever, it cannot declare a ban on cryptocurrencies and related activities since it does not control the internet. Bottom Line The Botswana populace continues to push for the widespread adoption and regulation of Bitcoin; this has yielded much dividend with the installation of Bitcoin ATM, the establishment of Satoshi center and other Bitcoin startups, and the proliferation of Bitcoin exchanges and P2P platforms.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7822163701057434}
+{"content": "Nonprofit organizations rely on the generosity of donors for their sustainability, allowing them to solve real-world problems for those who need help. They often receive financial support from the government, private entities and philanthropic organizations, but the majority of giving comes from individual donors. Donating to these organizations allows people to pay their wealth forward. To make them even more successful in serving one of the four basic missions, financial advisors for nonprofits, like Carnegie Investment Counsel, can help.\nA podcast episode of Business Made Simple (titled “Vik Harrison -- What You Really Need to Grow Your Nonprofit”) breaks down the four different categories of nonprofits, based on their mission. Hosts Koula Callahan and Dr. J.J. Peterson discusses how nonprofit organizations should approach their development the same way for-profit companies do via marketing and messaging. Vik Harrison, founder of Charity Water, advises how nonprofits can shift their thinking this way. Both Peterson and Callahan are part of StoryBrand, a marketing consultant company that helps brands and businesses clarify and transform their messaging.\nIn the Business Made Simple episode, Peterson and Callahan use the following quote as a frame of reference for describing the four different nonprofits: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Here’s how each of those organizations differs from one another.\nRelief: “Give a man a fish.”\nThese nonprofits provide short-term, immediate relief in life-or-death situations. Examples include emergency aid after natural disasters, like a hurricane or the tsunami in Southeast Asia. These organizations are time-bound in their response to major events, wherein the stakes are incredibly high.\nDevelopment: “Teach a man to fish.”\nOrganizations like these help people think about solving their own problems. These can include nonprofits that help build businesses, homes and community gardens, and focus on providing long-term, sustainable work. Rather than being time-bound in their immediacy, they take a more holistic approach to developing solutions that last beyond immediate need.\nEmpowerment: “Teach a man to think about fishing.”\nSimilarly, nonprofits that are empowerment-oriented in their mission, are more dedicated to success and sustainability. They don’t necessarily focus on emergency situations in which the stakes are life-or-death. Instead, they focus on education and sustainable assistance in their problem-solving of issues.\nJustice: “Tear down the fence around the pond.”\nThese organizations call for equality and access related to the issues at hand. The solutions for problems relate to access and ensuring that anyone who needs to fish, so to speak, has the same ability and resources to access the pond.\nTapping the Resource of Financial Advisors for Nonprofits\nWhatever category your mission falls under, we understand you have a lot on your plate. You and your team wear a lot of hats, while financial resources are always in demand. Managing the finances of a nonprofit can be tedious and stressful. Plus, operational costs, capital campaigns, spending reports, and endowment management can be a lot to manage internally. A financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel can help lighten your workload by being a financial and investment guide to your organization.\nWe come alongside you as a fiduciary to manage your assets with a long-view approach. Having an active investment team dedicated to your endowment can make a meaningful impact on your nonprofit's sustainability, meet your programmatic needs and help you achieve your mission.\nIn some cases, we may replace an investment advisor, and other times, we assist organizations from the very beginning. If you are ready for endowment management and don't know where to start, we can help. From Investment Policy Statement (IPS) creation to investment plan design, implementation and reporting - we'll guide you through each step. Contact Carnegie today to speak with an advisor about your organization's investing and endowment management needs.\nLooking for a Financial Advisor for Your Nonprofit?\nIf you are currently looking for help with financial planning, contact us. We are happy to schedule an introductory meeting at your convenience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6771917939186096}
+{"content": "As a senior ages, they may no longer be able to look after their own affairs. This could be..\nDue process, as guaranteed by the 5th Amendment, states that the federal government must treat..\nUndue Influence is when someone pressures another in such a way that the person being influenced..\nA power of appointment is a provision that gives a person, the powerholder, the opportunity to..\nWhen an agent steps into the shoes of a principal, does that require the agent to ensure every..\nShock therapy has been in the news and in the courts in recent years. A graduated electronic..\nYesterday, you were alerted to the groundbreaking decision out of Minnesota that confirmed an..\nIn a Minnesota appeals court decision, the court ruled that a Medicaid recipient’s irrevocable..\nIn 2003, Mary attempted to engage in elder law planning and executed a deed reserving a life..\nCan undue influence lead to a Trust Amendment via a Trust Protector who is an independent party?..\nA Last Will and Testament devises one’s property after their passing. Great weight is given to..\nIn January 2021, the State of Tennessee was granted a waiver for a block grant. The block grant..", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9156566858291626}
+{"content": "ISO 20000-1:2018 defines requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a Service Management System (SMS).\nIt is designed to help organizations effectively manage and deliver quality IT services to customers through a systematic and comprehensive process approach.\nThe Standard is generic and can be adopted by all organizations, regardless of type, size or nature of the services delivered. An ITSMS supports the management of the service lifecycle and delivers value for customers, users and the organization delivering the services, contributing to the business’ continual improvement.\nGain the knowledge and skills to audit and improve your company’s Information Technology Service Management System with our Lead Auditor ISO 20000-1 training course.\nThe course, designed by LiberoAssurance Training team aims to equip participants with the necessary information to effectively conduct ITSMS audits, in accordance with the requirements of ISO 20000-1:2018.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.782137393951416}
+{"content": "COVID-19 is accelerating the adoption of immersive technologies, from creating remote yet engaging collaboration to the development of new avenues for education, and more. Immers-Ed Global Hackahon is a catalyst at the convergence of these two realities. This hackathon will bring together Oxford’s community and foster global collaborators to create solutions for challenges brought on by the global pandemic.\nThe hackathon is supported by IT Services, University of Oxford.\nAccording to the International Council of Museums, 90% of museums closed their doors during the global health crisis. Of these, 10% may never open again. Many museums and heritage sites struggle with limited capacities and digital infrastructures to be able to adapt to these challenges and ensure long-term survival. This challenge explores how immersive technologies can enable institutions to connect with and engage audiences, expand inclusivity and access and, in the process, increase the resilience of the cultural heritage sector. Supported by the University of Oxford’s Heritage Network and TORCH (en)coding Heritage Network.\nThe global pandemic placed immense pressure on health care systems. At dire times, this revealed deficiencies in infrastructure, supply chains, and equitable health care which resulted in the loss of lives. As we emerge from COVID-19, how can we learn from this experience to improve healthcare and build more resilient healthcare systems? Supported by Reuben College, Oxford & The MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine\nCOVID-19 has created the largest disruption of education systems in history, affecting nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries, according to the United Nations. Underprivileged students are disproportionately affected when studies are interrupted and the quality of education decreases. Furthermore, virtual school performance lags behind that conducted in-person. Immersive technologies can help develop students’ sense of curiosity and potentially create richer learning experiences in the classroom and in distance learning environments. This challenge explores potential schemes and designs leveraging immersive technologies to create engaging learning experiences and foster academic success for primary and secondary school students. Supported by the University of Oxford Department of Education.\nGlobal support for sustainability and conservation is increasing, especially as industry explores its profitability. At the 2019 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting, world leaders warned we had less than 11 years left to prevent irreversible damage from climate change. Since that time, we have seen an increase in global initiatives and call to actions in this area. In March 2021, Oxford University’s Council voted in favour of adopting an Environmental Sustainability Strategy to move the University to net zero carbon and biodiversity net gain by 2035. This challenge explores how immersive technologies can assist in the shift towards more environmentally sustainable working practices.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7446514368057251}
+{"content": "Assess: Sash Replacement\nIf your window frames are in good shape, you can save money and boost efficiency by replacing only the sashes – the part of the window that holds the glass in place and opens and closes. Window frames do not need replacing as long as air leakage is minimal, the frames and the walls around them do not show significant wear and tear, and if there is no damage from water, mold or mildew. An energy auditor or contractor may help you determine if a sash replacement is a viable option. Many manufacturers offer replacement sash kits that ensure operability and fit.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9080257415771484}
+{"content": "Do surprised faces affect infants' attention toward novel objects?Neuroreport. 2011 Dec 07; 22(17):906-10.N\nPrevious research has shown that expressions of fear have an effect on infants' object processing. This event-related potential study addresses the question whether surprised faces affect infants' brain responses to objects in a similar way, as both expressions share a crucial perceptual feature, wide-opened eyes. Three-month and 9-month-old infants were presented with surprised and neutral faces gazing toward objects. Following each face looking toward an object, the object was presented again without the face. Three-month-olds directed an increased attention to objects that were previously gaze cued by a surprised compared with neutral face as indicated by an enhanced negative central component. This replicates earlier findings using fearful compared with neutral faces as stimuli. Nine-month-olds did not show different responses to objects in both conditions. This suggests that surprised faces have the same effect as fearful faces on 3-month-olds', but not on 9-month-olds' object processing. The findings are discussed in terms of social cognitive and visuoperceptual development.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation Neuroreport,vol. 22, no. 17, 2011, pp. 906-10. Neuroreport. 2011;22(17):906-10. Neuroreport, 22(17), 906-10. https://doi.org/10.1097/WNR.0b013e32834cd751 Neuroreport.2011 Dec 7;22(17):906-10. PubMed PMID: 21971442.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8940495848655701}
+{"content": "Codes\nA code is a collection of references from your files about a specific theme, topic, concept, idea or experience. These codes could be descriptive or analytical. You might already know the topics you are exploring when you begin your research, or you might identify themes that emerge as you code your files.\nYou gather references to the theme by coding files to the code. For example, while exploring your files (documents, datasets, pictures, video or audio) you could code any content related to 'illegal fishing practices' to the code illegal fishing. Then when you open the code (by double-clicking it in List View) you can see all the references in one place.\nCreate codes for the themes in your data Do you already know which themes or topics you will be exploring? You can create a code structure before you begin coding, and easily add any codes that emerge as you work through your files. Create codes manually If you don't already know what themes might emerge from your project you can work 'up' from your files, creating codes as you go. Manual coding techniques You can also use queries to find and code content that relates to a particular theme to a new code. For example, you could run a Text Search query to find all references to development and automatically code this content at a new code. Create codes automatically\nIf your project includes a dataset, then you can use NVivo's 'autocoding' features to do 'broad brush coding'. For example, you could gather all responses to a particular interview question at a code. You can then open these codes and explore what people have said in response to a particular question, 'coding on' to create more codes as your themes emerge. Create codes automatically\n(This feature is only available in NVivo installations with coding enhancements enabled.)\nYou can organize codes (and cases) in hierarchies (i.e. in parent–child relationships) to organize your material and consolidate your thinking.\nFor example, you might organize codes related to water quality like this:\nPoor water quality Industrial waste Domestic sewage Agricultural runoff\nKeeping your codes organized can help you to see connections, clarify your thinking and code efficiently—for more ideas about creating a manageable code structure, refer to Code files and manage codes (Build an efficient code hierarchy).\nNOTE Organizing your codes into hierarchies won't automatically include content coded to the child code in the parent code. To do this, you need to turn on aggregation Aggregate codes. Explore codes\nFor example, you could create:\nA chart to see which files are most or least coded to a code—for example, the code Landscape has more coding references from the file Helen than from any other file.\nA hierarchy chart to compare the amount of coding to your codes—do some codes contain more coding references than others? An explore diagram to see all of the project items connected to a code, and step through your project data to explore the connections between items.\nWhen you have created codes and coded content you can use these attributes to gather the data or make comparisons.\nFor example, you could:\nUse a Coding query to see where content coded to coral bleaching is near content coded to rising sea temperatures. Use a Matrix coding query to compare how the terms sustainable, conservation and global warming used by different lobby groups. Run a Coding query to gather all the material on water quality and create a new code based on the results. Then run a Word Frequency query on this new code to check for commonly used terms. Use a Crosstab to compare what women of different age groups have to say about environmental change.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6594316959381104}
+{"content": "Muted reaction to a high U.S. CPI reading confirmed markets believe the Fed is heading to a policy mistake following recent upward shift in median dots. In the U.S., we watch the release of flash PMIs, while the ECB should adjust policy strategy. In Asia, Japan CPI remains benign. Watchlist\nArrows indicate consensus forecast compared to the previous period. Local dates of release.\nU.S. Markit flash PMIs for this monthwill be released July 23. We will watch the second derivative to gauge if there’s a shift from extremely fast, to slower (but still fast) growth. Housing starts and permits are expected to remain robust. Demand is strong despite recent volatility; with low inventories, this will support new home construction. Europe Expect the ECB to adjust forward guidance to its new policy strategy when it meets July 22. It will likely prolong or increase asset purchases but may wait until fall, when there’s more clarity around the Delta variant. A rise in euro area inflation expectations, now stuck around 1.5%, would be a sign of success. Asia Pacific Japan CPI should remain muted, but rising PPI amid elevated commodity prices could lead policymakers to address margin pressures and the resulting impact on business investment and wage growth. South Korea export growth could moderatefollowing months of impressive gains. Expect still-elevated levels amid robust DM demand.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9975380301475525}
+{"content": "A mag drive centrifugal pump is ideal for harsh chemical applications. Why? Its magnetically-driven design eliminates the need for a seal – so there are no leaks. The magnetic connection between the motor-mounted outer drive magnet and the drive magnet located inside the pump transmits torque from the motor to rotate the impeller, for effective, efficient operation. This sealless connection is key to the pump’s superior design and is part of what makes a mag drive centrifugal pump a go-to solution for a full range of industries. Here’s how it works.\nA mag drive centrifugal pump has several innovative design features to optimize its performance.\nPowerful neodymium magnets are used to drive the impeller, for leak-free operation with no environmental emissions, no mechanical seal costs, and no seal support systems.\nWetted components are all corrosion-resistant non-metallic materials, to withstand the harshest environments.\nFlooded suction pumps are gravity-fed from a liquid source that is above the pump’s centerline, eliminating the need for priming, which can speed up operations. This type of pump is widely used in many applications. Self-priming pumps are ideal for applications where the liquid source is below the pump’s centerline. Their design lets the pumps retain fluid in their housing, allowing them to create a partial vacuum in the suction line. Atmospheric pressure pushes liquid up the suction line to the pump. Once initially primed, the pump will continue to operate without the need to reprime.\nProvides measurement-free drive installation that allows perfect magnet alignment every time, for maximum power performance.\nA self-priming design eliminates the need for troublesome internal check valves or external foot valves to maintain prime.\nThese design features give a mag drive centrifugal pump significant advantages over other pump styles. As you select a pump for your application, consider these 5 Benefits of Using a Mag Drive Pump.\nFor more details on mag drive centrifugal pump operation and key troubleshooting tips, check out this resource: Mag Drive Pump Operation and Troubleshooting\nFinish Thompson’s complete line of pumps features rugged designs for heavy-duty applications. Facility operators across multiple industries can select the mag drive centrifugal pump that is ideal for each of their unique settings.\nThese high-efficiency pumps feature rugged construction that includes the strongest neodymium magnets. With sealless design, DB Series pumps deliver reliable operations, with hours of run-dry capability.\nThe DB Series offers a dependable mag drive centrifugal pump for diverse applications:\nThe SP Series offers lightning-fast priming and deep lift abilities. Corrosion resistant, with no seals, these mag drive centrifugal pumps offer long-term reliability, with no leaks.\nThe SP Series mag drive centrifugal pump is perfectly designed for a wide range of applications, including:\nBased on the reliable DB series, these pumps offer over 300 feet (91 meters) of maximum head. With extended run-dry ability, MSBD Series pumps deliver reliable operation, backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty.\nMSDB Series pumps are ideal for a wide range of applications:\nEquipped with powerful neodymium magnets, Finish Thompson’s ULTRAChem® pumps offer reliable leak-free operation. ANSI configuration provides standardized dimensions for each pump size allowing for universal interchangeability. The EFTE lined housing and wetted components give UC Series pumps superior chemical resistance to withstand the harshest environments.\nThe ULTRAChem UC Series mag drive centrifugal pump is ideal for heavy-duty applications, including:\nFinish Thompson Inc. designs and manufactures pumps for the safe transfer of a wide variety of corrosive liquids. Products include centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pumps with run-dry capability, mechanically sealed pumps, drum and barrel pumps, vertical mag-drive pumps, multi-stage pumps, and the FTI Air line of air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps. For durable solutions for your applications, contact Finish Thompson Inc.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9452563524246216}
+{"content": "Carsten Höller received a PhD in agricultural science in 1988, and translates his background in the natural sciences into participatory and relational works of art that explore logic and perception, the body and interactions, and the ways in which we experience, engage with, and understand the world around us. From sculptures of animals and fungi to immersive installations that recall playgrounds, amusement parks, and zoos, a central element in his practice is the notion of play. As we interact with or attempt to understand these works, we become both scientist and subject, observer and observed. Höller’s\nOctopus appears like an aquatic visitor that has wandered in from the Pacific, or a misplaced specimen from a natural history museum. The polyurethane cephalopod, whose appearance is hyperreal, seems to be both a specimen and a toy (the work is made with the same spongy material as stress-relief balls and squeezable children’s toys). As it elicits a childlike urge to prod and pull—actions in direct opposition to the protocols of an exhibition: look, don’t touch— Octopus invites us to consider our behavior in the larger ecosystem.\nOctopus\n, 2014; purple-colored polyurethane and brown glass eyes; courtesy of the McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, San Francisco\nCarsten Höller studied agricultural science at the University of Kiel, earning a PhD in 1988. He applies his scientific training to his work as an artist, creating large-scale, immersive installations that explore and engage with experimentation, the body, natural science, and human behavior and relationships. Based between Sweden and Ghana, his works have been exhibited worldwide, including at the Venice, Gwangju, Lyon, and Sharjah biennials.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5976128578186035}
+{"content": "On July 26, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-45 to supplement its guidance on COBRA premium assistance in Notice 2021-31. This round of Q&As focuses heavily on clarifying which entity is entitled to claim the premium assistance credit.\nExtended Coverage Periods Where an individual's original 18-months of COBRA continuation coverage arising from a reduction in hours or involuntary termination of employment expired prior to April 1, 2021, the individual may still qualify for premium assistance if a disability determination, second qualifying event or extension under state-mandated continuation coverage occurs that extends the individual's maximum continuation period beyond April 1, 2021. This is the case even if the individual has not yet notified the plan or insurer of the occurrence of the extension-triggering the event or his or her intent to elect to extend the continuation coverage. Premium Assistance for Dental-Only and VisionOnly Coverages An individual with dental-only and/or visiononly continuation coverage will cease to be eligible for COBRA premium assistance if he or she subsequently becomes eligible to enroll in other disqualifying group health plan coverage or Medicare, even if the other coverage does not include the dental and/or vision benefits provided by the previously elected COBRA continuation coverage. State Continuation Coverage Premium assistance is available to individuals enrolled in a state continuation coverage even if participation is limited to only a subset of residents (e.g., state employees only) as long as the coverage is comparable to Federal COBRA Claiming the Premium Assistance Credit The new guidance offers the following clarifications on which entity, a \"Premiuim Payee\", is entitled to claim the premium assistance credit: For a group health plan that is subject to Federal COBRA or is not subject to Federal COBRA but is self-funded, the common law employer maintaining the plan is the Premium Payee with respect to the assistance eligible individuals whose reduction in hours or involuntary termination serves as the basis for the individual's eligibility for continuation coverage For a group health plan subject to both Federal COBRA and state-mandated continuation coverage, the common law employer is the Premium Payee even if the state-mandated continuation coverage requires individuals to pay the premiums directly to the insurer after the period of Federal COBRA ends. If a group health plan (other than a multiemployer plan) subject to Federal COBRA covers the employees of two or more employers (regardless of whether the employers are part of the same controlled group or are unrelated employers), each common law employer is entitled to the credit for its respective employees or former employees, except to the extent a third-party payer is the Premium Payee, as described in Notice 2021-31, Q&A-82 (e.g., PEO), or in certain business reorganization situations. An entity that provides health benefits to the employees of another entity (e.g., MEWA) may not claim the premium credit unless the entity is a third-party payer of such employees' wages. The respective common law employers are the Premium Payees. If a selling group remains obligated to make COBRA continuation coverage available to the M&A qualified beneficiaries after a business reorganization (e.g., stock or asset sale), the entity in the selling group that maintains the group health plan is entitled to the premium credit. A state agency maintaining a group health plan that covers employees of various state agencies and local governments and is subject to Federal COBRA is the Premium Payee if it usually receives the COBRA premium payments. An employer offering fully insured health coverage, which is not subject to Federal COBRA, through its participation in a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchange is entitled to the premium credit if: (1) the SHOP exchange offers multiple insurance choices to the employees; (2) the SHOP exchange provides a single invoice to the employer with all premiums aggregated and allocates and pays the applicable premium amounts to the insurers; (3) the employer has a contractual obligation to pay all applicable COBRA premiums to the SHOP exchange; and (4) the employer would have received the state continuation coverage premiums directly from the assistance eligible individuals in the absence of the COBRA premium assistance. The content of this article is intended to provide a general\nguide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought\nabout your specific circumstances.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7921979427337646}
+{"content": "Recent climatic extremes have shattered long-held records by a significant margin. Due to a tendency to adapt to the greatest intensities, and no greater, encountered throughout a lifetime, such extremes that are unusual in the observational era can have significant consequences.\nHeat Wave Frequency\nAccording to research, fatal week-long heat waves might be up to seven times more frequent by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are permitted to continue at current levels.\nExperts led by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology calculated the frequency of severe temperature events under various future emission scenarios.\nThe study's findings were published in the journal Nature Climate Change in their entirety.\nRecord Breaking Heat Waves\nThey discovered that record-breaking heat waves are linked to the rate at which the climate heats up rather than the intensity of global warming.\nClimate scientist Erich Fischer of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) and his colleagues conducted the research.\nClimate and Weather Forecasts\nThe researchers said in their article, \"Models forecast not just more severe extremes, but also occurrences that break existing records by considerably greater margins.\"\n'These record-breaking events, which would be practically unthinkable without warming, are expected to happen in the coming decades.'\nThe researchers used climate models to see how likely week-long, record-breaking heat waves might be under various future emissions scenarios.\nIn a high-emissions scenario, the researchers discovered that record-breaking, week-long heat extremes will be 2-7 times more probable between now and 2050 than they have been in the previous three decades.\nIn the period 2051-2080, the chance of severe heat waves will grow much more, to 3-21 times current levels, with occurrences likely occurring every 6-37 years in the northern midlatitudes.\nSimulation Results\nThe researchers' simulations also showed that record-breaking heat spells will occur in spurts during periods of rapid global warming but will be less likely during 'calm' periods with little or no warning.\n'Their likelihood of occurrence is pathway-dependent and depends on warming rate rather than global warming level,' the researchers stated.\nThey stated that if human-induced warming could be successfully stabilized by substantial mitigation, heat waves would still be more frequent and intense than in the past, but record-breaking extremes would be less likely.\nCurrent Climate Conditions\n'In the last month, the globe has seen temperature records broken in North America and disastrous floods in Europe and China,' said Vikki Thompson, a climatologist from the University of Bristol. The latter was not involved in the research.\n'It is undeniable that climate change is having an impact on the globe. Understanding what could happen in the future is critical for us to be able to adjust.\n'The good news is that we can avoid the worst-case scenario depicted in this study - we are currently on track to be below it, and further carbon reductions would further lower the likelihood of record extremes.'\n'Studies like these demonstrate the need for explicit global emissions targets, which may emerge at the UN Climate Change Conference in 2021.'\nFor more climate and weather updates, don't forget to follow Nature World News!\n© 2021 NatureWorldNews.com All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7812333106994629}
+{"content": "In this book, we explore the history of college football, and in particular the mythical college championship, from 1869 to the present day. For several years, different media outlets took it upon themselves to declare a national championship, which led to nothing short of confusion. In one year, four different teams were named champion!\nThis chaotic situation and accompanying controversy ultimately led to the creation of the Bowl Championship Series, or BCS. Initially, the BCS selection was based on a formula that incorporated several polls and computer models. However, the proprietary nature of the computer models and the complexity of the mathematics used to combine the data sources to arrive at the final selection did very little to quiet the controversy. This led to the creation of a selection committee to choose the four \"best\" teams to compete in a four-team playoff. Again, controversy has ensued, with many questioning the politics and nebulous, capricious nature of the criteria.\nWe have created an alternate model, which we have dubbed the weighted wins system, that defines a simple, unbiased, and consistent mechanism for evaluating and comparing the records of the teams in the NCAA's Bowl Subdivision. We have compared the results of the weighted wins model against forty years of actual game results and found that it generates very similar outcomes. The primary difference is that it completely removes politics from the selection process and offers a clear path to the playoffs for all members of the Bowl Subdivision.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6634888648986816}
+{"content": "(Linköping University) Molecules that change color can be used to follow in real-time how bacteria form a protective biofilm around themselves. This new method, which has been developed in collaboration between researchers at Linköping University and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, may in the future become significant both in medical care and the food industry, where bacterial biofilms are a problem.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9994922280311584}
+{"content": "May 4 — A not-so-perfect storm of high demand and power plant retirements could send electricity prices soaring this summer in Texas, potentially squeezing low-income residents and the agencies that provide assistance with energy bills.\nIs a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9952572584152222}
+{"content": "Beneficiary designations take precedence over a last will and testament. When people think of creating or reviewing an estate plan, they often focus on the\nSurviving spouses are often left to navigate financial issues. Your spouse recently died. Your world has changed because that relationship cannot be replicated. Although it\nAn estate planning checklist can keep you accountable and organized. When it comes to estate planning, creating and reviewing your plan is a significant step.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993470907211304}
+{"content": "Divorce mediation\nThe American Bar Association defines divorce mediation as follows:\nA single neutral person, who may be a lawyer, a mental health professional, or simply someone with an interest in mediation, acts as the mediator for the couple.\nThe mediator helps the couple reach agreement, but does not give individual legal advice, and may or may not prepare the divorce agreement. Few mediators will process the divorce through the court. Retaining your own lawyer for independent legal advice during mediation is generally wise. In some locales the lawyers sit in on the mediation process, and in other locales they remain outside the mediation process.\nMediators do not have to have to be licensed professionals in most jurisdictions.\n© Mindful vs Mindless\nResources: Demystifying mindfulness - From mindless to mindful - Mindful pause - Mindfulness exercises - Mindfulness exercises - Relational mindfulness - Relational mindfulness - 12 steps without god - Somatic psychotherapy - Focusing-oriented therapy - Proactive mindfulness quotes", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6137410402297974}
+{"content": "In ascidians, as in mammals, sperm trigger repetitive Ca2+-waves that originate from cortical pacemakers situated in the vegetal hemisphere of the zygotes. In ascidians, a vegetal protrusion termed the contraction pole (CP) acts as the Ca2+-wave pacemaker, but the mechanism that underlies the generation of a Ca2+-wave pacemaker is not known. Here, we tested four hypotheses to determine which factors at the CP are involved in setting the pace of the ascidian Ca2+-wave pacemaker: (1) localized Ca2+ influx; (2) accumulation of phosphatidylinositol (4,5)bisphosphate [PtdIns(4,5)P2]; (3) accumulation of cortical endoplasmic reticulum (cER); and (4) enrichment of the sperm activating factor. We developed a method of dynamically monitoring the location of the CP during fertilization using a plekstrin homology (PH) domain from phospholipase Cdelta1 coupled to green fluorescent protein (GFP) that binds PtdIns(4,5)P2. We found that eggs in Ca2+-free sea water displayed Ca2+ waves that originated from the CP, showing that enhanced CP Ca2+ influx does not determine the origin of the pacemaker. Also, disruption of the PH::GFP-labelled CP once it had formed did not dislodge the Ca2+-wave pacemaker from that site. Next, when we prevented the accumulation of cER at the CP, all of the Ca2+ waves came from the site of sperm-egg fusion and the frequency of Ca2+ oscillations was unaltered. These data show that local Ca2+ influx, the accumulation of PtdIns(4,5)P2 and cER at the CP are not required for Ca2+-wave pacemaker function and instead suggest that a factor associated with the sperm determines the site of the Ca2+-wave pacemaker. Finally, when we injected ascidian sperm extract into the centre of unfertilized ascidian eggs that had been treated with microfilament- and microtubule-disrupting drugs, all the Ca2+ waves still originated from near the plasma membrane, showing that the sperm factor does not require an intact cortex if it is enriched near the plasma membrane (PM). We suggest that the Ca2+-releasing sperm factor might be tethered near or on the PM and that following the cortical contraction, it is translocated to the vegetal CP, thus making that site act as a Ca2+-wave pacemaker.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5789148211479187}
+{"content": "Posted on September 21, 2021 at 4:28 PM\nTelegram, a leading messaging platform, has become a major hub for hackers looking to exchange stolen data or buy and sell hacking software. Hackers are now using Telegram as an alternative to using the dark web because the platform is easy to use and lacks moderation.\nA recent publication by the Financial Times referred to an investigation conducted by Cyberint, a cyber-intelligence firm. The investigation exposed a growing number of hackers who are sharing leaked data on the messaging platform. Some are also sharing the data and hacking tools on Telegram channels that contain thousands of subscribers.\nCybercriminals Opt for Telegram\nThe hacking content sold on Telegram resembles what is usually sold on the dark web. Some channels come with links to websites known for being used by hackers and can only be accessed using a special type of software.\nTal Samra, an analyst with Cyberint, stated that “We have recently been witnessing a 100 per cent-plus rise in Telegram usage by cybercriminals.” Samra also noted that the encryption feature on this messaging platform had attracted threat actors who wanted to engage in hacking activities or share the stolen data.\nThe growing popularity in Telegram has been attributed to the major migration from WhatsApp after the latter changed its privacy policy. Despite only launching in 2013, the messaging platform now has over 500 million active users, and by August, the app had hit a billion downloads.\nTelegram enables users to share messages using channels or creating groups that others can access. Telegram also enables users to share large files such as texts and ZIP folders.\nHowever, the recent association of the messaging platform could force its developers, who are headquartered in Dubai, to change the platform’s policy in terms of content moderation. This will especially be a necessity for the platform, as it plans to launch an Initial Public Offering. It is also looking into ways of offering advertising services to the platform.\nTelegram as the New Dark Web\nThe report also stated that the links on the dark web leading to Telegram groups and channels had reached over 1 million in 2021. This is a big jump compared to the 172,035 reported in 2020.\nAt the beginning of the year, vpnMentor had also published a report that demonstrated the increased use of Telegram by cybercriminals. This research pointed to data dumps found on Telegram that contained information obtained from hacking activities on Facebook, Meet Mindful dating site and Click.org.\nAt the time, vpnMentor stated that the data dumps that were available on Telegram were transferred to the platform after being sold on the dark web. The report also stated that hackers who cannot find buyers for stolen data on the dark web choose to dump the data on Telegram free.\nThe Financial Times report also stated that Telegram was finding favor with threat actors because it provided anonymity through end-to-end encryption. However, some of the groups where the information was being sold were public and could be easily accessed by users who were not hacking experts, which could trigger a surge in cybercrimes.\nBesides encryption, hacklers found it easier and faster to find buyers of stolen data on Telegram. The platform provided a smooth and quick transaction process, and people could transact openly.\nCyberint also provided reasons why WhatsApp, despite being a more popular messaging platform, was not popular with hackers. WhatsApp recently changed its privacy policy, which allowed the Facebook-owned company to monitor specific conversations. Besides, WhatsApp group chats display the telephone numbers of users, which is not the case with Telegram groups.\nTelegram is also less focused on content moderation than other social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Besides causing a rise in the use of the messaging platform by cybercriminals, the lack of content moderation has also made the platform popular for conspiracy theories and hate speech.\nThe recent revelations by Cyberint will mount pressure on the platform to introduce content moderation policies, especially because the platform is planning to use public Telegram channels for advertising.\nThe company also raised over $1 billion through a bond sale in March. It plans to use these funds to launch an IPO that will make it a publicly-traded company, just like Facebook.\nDespite the accusations thrown at the platform for lack of content moderation, the platform has previously stated that it has a tea of professional moderators who remove over 10,000 public communities each day for violating the terms of service.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9967279434204102}
+{"content": "By Melissa S. Creary\nPublic health interventions aimed at Black and Brown communities frequently fail to recognize that these communities have, over and over, been made sick by the systems that shape their lives.\nWhen we fail to recognize that these problems are happening repeatedly, we are likely to address the most recent and egregious error, ignoring the systemic patterns that preceded it. Public health and technological policy responses that do not address these underlying structural and historical conditions are a form of\nbounded justice, i.e., a limited response sufficient to quiet critics, but inadequate to reckon with historically entrenched realities.\nBy only responding to the acute crisis at hand, it is impossible to attend to fairness, entitlement, and equality — the basic social and physical infrastructures underlying them have been eroded by racism.\nTo achieve health justice, we must move beyond bounded justice. Rather than simply recognizing the existence of underlying social determinants of health, we must do the hard work to create and re-create systems, interventions, policies, and technologies that account for that erosion and offer high-grade reinforcements.\nRead More", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7066359519958496}
+{"content": "Wai-Chan Chan is managing director of The Consumer Goods Forum, a CEO-led organization of retailers and CPG manufacturers that collaborate to drive positive change.\nForests are disappearing at a terrifying rate. Globally, we’re losing approximately 34,000 square miles of natural forest every year; that’s an area of forest the size of London every week, or around one soccer field every two seconds.\nWith this vast loss come huge consequences. Forests are crucial to providing food, air, water and maintaining life on Earth. Through storing carbon, they’re our ally in fighting the climate crisis. We know that the destruction of our forests must stop so it is no surprise that the upcoming United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference has made the fight against deforestation one of its highest priorities.\nGiven this urgency and the scale of the challenge, what is required is a transformational collective effort, across business, government and local communities. Progress will be accelerated through the power of the collective, by combining our individual learnings with shared action-oriented approaches. But trust is essential for this approach to be effective. And for trust to take root across so many stakeholders in so many diverse sectors and communities, we need transparency and accountability.\nThe Consumer Goods Forum helps the world’s retailers and consumer goods manufacturers to collaborate, alongside other key stakeholders, to secure consumer trust and drive positive change. With its global reach, CEO leadership and focus on retailer-manufacturer collaboration, CGF is in a unique position to make change and help address key challenges impacting the industry, including environmental and social sustainability, health, food safety and product data accuracy.\nOne year ago, CGF members launched the Forest Positive Coalition of Action, which brings together consumer goods companies with a collective market value of $1.8 trillion. The coalition is committed to working towards ending deforestation by driving full-sector transformation for four key commodities — palm oil; soy; pulp, paper and fiber-based packaging; and beef — through engaging with supply chain actors and supporting landscape-level interventions.\nImportantly, we are collectively and individually investing in programs on the ground that are helping make the forest-positive vision a reality for everyone, especially forest-based communities and peoples. To this end, the Coalition is using its collective reach and knowledge, global networks and resources, to engage and collaborate with producers, suppliers and traders, as well as governments and civil society, to advocate for forest-positive solutions.\nWhile collaboration is key to driving consumer goods giants to becoming forest-positive businesses, so too is transparency. Businesses need to be judged on the progress they are making while being honest about the challenges they face. This is why creating a culture of transparency and accountability has been a clear and immediate priority for the Coalition during its first year, including the development of robust key performance indicators to measure our performance against commitments. We are also sharing our plans with key stakeholders, providing them a platform to comment on our strategy and reports and to give constructive feedback. Based on this feedback, we adjust. It’s a critical piece that is further supported by our stakeholder engagement platform, Evergreen.\nWe recognize that the previous efforts of member organizations to tackle deforestation have lacked transparency, specificity and follow-through on meeting concrete goals, sharing actions publicly and holding each other accountable. We also know that we will not be successful in our goal of driving transformative change without being able to truly measure our progress.\nIn September 2021, we achieved a major transparency milestone with the publication of our first annual report that covers our members’ individual and collective progress, with links to their existing materials in which they report against our KPIs. These are early days, and we recognize that each coalition member has approached data collection and public reporting differently. Some have more mature reporting and disclosure processes than others, and we are working towards establishing a baseline understanding.\nFood manufacturers and retailers across the industry must adopt an equally ambitious transparency mindset on a broad scale which will be critical to strengthening public trust in our efforts to tackle deforestation. So, the members of CGF’s Forest Positive Coalition have worked to align themselves with existing public reporting platforms in the development of KPIs — as well as engaging in dialogue to encourage harmonization across the industry.\nTransparency is a catalyst for change. The ambition of this type of collective reporting is the level of partnership and transparency we hope to inspire across the broader industry as we invite others to join us in a shared vision of a forest-positive future. We encourage more companies to commit to transparency as we work towards ending commodity-driven deforestation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7802736163139343}
+{"content": "Abstract\nObjective: Voice disorders are common and negatively affect various life domains such as occupational functioning and emotional well-being. Perceived present control, a factor that is amenable to change, may reduce the effect of voice disorders on these outcomes. This pilot study aimed to (1) establish the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a web-based perceived present control intervention for individuals with voice disorders and (2) gather preliminary data on the effectiveness of the intervention. This study is the first to assess whether a web-based psychological intervention would decrease self-reported voice handicap in this population. Methods: Participants (N = 20) were recruited from an otolaryngology clinic at a large, Midwest university and the surrounding urban community, and completed a 3-week web-based intervention that incorporated psychoeducation and written exercises on increasing perceived present control. Results: Supporting feasibility, the intervention components had high completion rates (75%–95%). Most participants planned to continue the perceived control exercises after study completion and would recommend the intervention to others, demonstrating usability and acceptability. There was a significant decrease in self-reported voice handicap (Voice Handicap Index-10) from pretest (M = 18.38, standard deviation = 4.41) to post-test (M = 15.22, standard deviation = 4.55) with a large effect size (within-group d = −0.86, P < 0.05). Conclusions: Focusing on perceived present control as a teachable skill may be a useful addition to voice disorder treatment armamentarium. Future studies will incorporate a comparison group and larger sample sizes to assess further the role of perceived present control interventions in voice care.\nBibliographical noteFunding Information:\nThis study was supported by NIH under grants K23DC016335 and UL1TR000114 and an Engdahl Family Research Fund Grant, Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health, the University of Minnesota, or the Engdahl family.\nPublisher Copyright:\n© 2018 The Voice Foundation\nCopyright:\nCopyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.\nKeywords dysphonia intervention perceived control psychology voice PubMed: MeSH publication types Journal Article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.529340386390686}
+{"content": "Purchase/rental options available:\nAbstract:\nThis article deals with the allocation of access to alluvial land (\nkaing\" myei) and island ( myei-nu'kyun\" or kaing\"kyun\") on the Ayeyarwady River. Alluvial land, depicted as very fertile, is often the ground of disputes between neighboring settlements. Building on fieldwork in Pyitawtha, an island-village, I critically reflect on how inhabitants' gain access and maintain their access to these always-shifting lands. Focusing on empirical findings, I show that the ability of local inhabitants to access newly formed alluvial land does not reflect a mere grasping or seizing of opportunities, following land accretion and erosion, but reflects a tactical work of construction and maintenance of access. Tactics reviewed in this article include predatory attitudes, subtle compromise, the purchase of land rights and occasional collaboration with authorities. By navigating into the gaps and ambiguities of law application and anticipating on alterations and transformations in their physical environment, villagers preemptively deploy tactics to hold onto the land. A critical analysis of local land practices helps to develop a better understanding of the ways these unstable lands are actively turned into resources, becoming a constant site of possession and dispossession.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6887340545654297}
+{"content": "Why I'm Running for School Board\n“As a former public school teacher in under-resourced communities, I know a high-quality education that meets the holistic needs of children and families can transform lives and strengthen communities. Today, about half of all students in San Diego Unified are not meeting grade-level standards. As a parent, educator, and community leader, I am committed to equity in education and ensuring students in every neighborhood have access to schools that develop their full potential and prepare them for the careers of the future. Our work must begin with targeted investments in preschool and transitional kindergarten to stop opportunity and achievement gaps before they ever start. And we can’t let up!\nWe must remain focused on sustaining student growth TK-12 by equipping teachers, principals, and support staff with the training and resources they need to ensure every child has the skills, resources, and resilience to succeed. On the School Board, I will work in respectful partnership with parents, teachers, students, and school leaders to implement systems and provide resources for our children to thrive.\nI believe that a high-quality education builds strong communities, and I would be honored to have you by my side in achieving this mission. Our children are counting on us.“ Shana's Plan for the School Board\nAs a parent with firsthand experience navigating school during a pandemic, Shana knows what families have been through. On the School Board, she’ll build stronger schools that ensure every San Diego student – regardless of neighborhood – has the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.\nAs someone that has led anti-hunger initiatives and served as a senior leader at a large social service agency that provides wraparound services to address the needs of struggling families, Shana knows that a high-quality education must expand far beyond the classroom. Through strategic partnerships with community-based organizations and city and county government, she will ensure children have access to robust support services, nutrition, stable housing, and exceptional expanded learning opportunities.\nAnd as the only school board member with children in the district’s schools, Shana will represent the district’s parents and elevate and amplify their voices on the Board. Shana's Priorities Make targeted investments to close the opportunity and achievement gap Utilize meaningful data to guide investments and evaluate impact Build strong school leadershipby cultivating and retaining effective principals Invest in teacherswith system-wide coaching and professional development Build partnershipsbetween parents, teachers, and school leaders Strengthen TK-12 STEAM learning Support system-wide implementation of science-based readinginstruction Develop Community Schools that provide integrated services to address the holistic needs of children and families, including access to housing, nutrition, healthcare, and legal services Become a Supporter and Make Us Stronger\nSign up to receive updates from our campaign here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8909758925437927}
+{"content": "Being successful in sales-based sectors means meeting sales goals and production quotas. As demand grows, the essence of the consumer might diminish in some businesses; this is usually the path that might lead to customer dissatisfaction. However, at the Insurance Office of America, the client has remained their top priority even with the expansion. They encourage agents to adopt an entrepreneur’s mindset to achieve a top-down support system that values work-life balance.\nJohn Ritenour ensured to cultivate this company culture while still building a successful business. He instilled the principle in workers working with him for more than thirty years before his retirement.\nFrom Ritenour’s first job, a display of devotion and a strong work ethic bore remarkable results. The young man started working at a steel mill, shoveling coal for a living.\nHe was known for being energetic and worked inside the Pittsburgh factory. Instead of being commended for his performance, the Pennsylvania native was asked to slow down to avoid outshining his co-workers. John felt the job did not quite fit his drive for prosperity. He decided to find a more suitable position and landed an opportunity as a door-to-door insurance salesperson.\nAlthough businesses have moved on from the method, it was once a recommended tactic to make sales. A fast learner, Ritenour quickly developed sales skills and product knowledge needed to achieve results. Within six months, an ambition John Ritenour was the firm’s leading performer. The worker was faced with novel challenges after he and his wife, Valli, began a family.\nBackground Details\nAlthough John’s experience has several disadvantages, the situation helped John Ritenour notice that establishing a work-life balance is crucial. He needed to work with a firm whose core values entailed maintaining the balance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5197834968566895}
+{"content": "REFERENCE CASE STUDY\nAs more wind and solar capacity is integrated into the grid, the portion of low-carbon electricity is rising, but so too are concerns about grid stability. When the wind drops, power production falls, and utilities must act quickly to balance out supplies.\nPumped hydro offers a large-scale solution to energy storage needs, but where this is not available, utilities need an alternative. Hitachi Energy's battery energy storage systems (BESS) offer just that. They enable utilities to respond to unpredictable renewables by balancing power demand and supply, reducing electric surges and sags (voltage drops), and maintaining frequency stability in the network. They also ensure that power remains available for critical loads when outages occur, and even provide enough power to maintain operations until systems can be systematically shut down or backup generation becomes available.\nEKZ, one of Switzerland’s largest energy companies and a leading distribution utility, involved with both energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, is partnering with HItachi Energy in a pioneering battery-storage project the largest of its kind in Switzerland and the first in Europe. The aim is to enable additional power to be provided to the grid on demand.\nTo this end, Hitachi Energy supplied and installed a battery storage system using lithium-ion batteries capable of delivering one megawatt of power for a period of 15 minutes. A MicroSCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system is used to control and supervise the battery management system, as well as the converter and system optimizer though which the system feeds power into the grid. The storage facility will be integrated into EKZ’s power distribution network and evaluated in key functions such as balancing peak loads with intermittent power supplies, and grid optimization.\nHitachi Energy provided the entire BESS for EKZ, comprising 432 battery modules (accommodated in a 45-foot outdoor container), a converter to transform direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC), and vice versa, and the MicroSCADA system to control the grid interface. An RTU211 was built-in to integrate low-voltage switch gears and to supervise auxiliary systems, such as the battery container and the uninterruptible power supply, as well as collect data for overall monitoring and control purposes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5464673638343811}
+{"content": "The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.\nIs the Boiron sabadil homeopathic medicine safe for breastfeeding? The active ingredients include allium cepa 5C HPUS, Ambrosia artemisiafolia 5C HPUS, Euphrasia officinalis, sabadilla, and solidago virgaurea.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9987520575523376}
+{"content": "Advice and service targeted at your priorities\nKey to our audit service is understanding your business, where it is positioned and how it is operating. While these are fundamental considerations, they are not always straightforward. Through documenting and understanding your processes, risks, controls and systems, we can work with you to identify areas of potential weakness within your organisation, highlight where you might be exposed to financial risks, and where there may be greater opportunities.\nIn our hands, an audit is much more than a process to certify accounts and ensure you’re compliant with the law. It becomes a powerful tool for optimising your organisation and a vital input for a robust business plan with built-in resilience.\nAnd beyond the audit, our expert teams of advisers can provide you with the technical knowledge and support you need to meet all your obligations, while at the same time maximising the value of your audit through practical focused advice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8416397571563721}
+{"content": "PROJECT SUMMARY Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) are major public health concerns among adolescents. STBshave their initial onset during adolescence and rates increase drastically during this developmental period. Toreduce risk for STBs in youth, research identifying modifiable targets for intervention is greatly needed. Sleepproblems, and particularly insomnia—the most common sleep problem in adolescents, may be one suchpromising treatment target. Insomnia has been consistently and uniquely linked to STBs (i.e., beyonddepression), is associated with STBs over the short term (e.g., days, weeks), and is very treatable. Cognitivebehavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a brief (4-8 session) intervention with proven efficacy (medium-largeeffects) for reducing insomnia severity in adolescents and adults. In addition, CBT-I has been found to reducea range of co-occurring psychiatric symptoms in adolescents (e.g., depression) and suicide ideation in adults.Although CBT-I is an empirically supported treatment (EST) that is highly recommended for treating insomnia,many adolescents do not have access to this intervention. Digital (smartphone-based) versions of CBT-I(dCBT-I) have demonstrated efficacy similar to in-person CBT-I and are accessible to youth, especially duringhigh-risk periods where the need for treatment is critical. One of the highest risk times for STBs is the threemonths after discharge from acute psychiatric care, which is also a time when youth may have limited accessto ESTs (due to long waitlists, high costs, difficulty traveling to treatment). Digital versions of ESTs, like dCBT-I,are highly accessible and may fill this significant treatment gap. The goal of this project is to test a brief (6-session), empirically supported, and highly accessible version of dCBT-I, called SleepioTM, in suicidaladolescents with co-occurring insomnia during the high-risk post-hospitalization period. The SleepioTM programincludes the primary components of in-person CBT-I in a highly accessible digital format (via smartphone app).Although CBT-I has demonstrated efficacy in adults and adolescents with insomnia and has been found toreduce suicide ideation among adults, it has not yet been tested with suicidal adolescents—a high-risk groupthat is typically excluded from CBT-I trials. The overall project goal will be achieved through the following aims:Examine the feasibility and acceptability of delivering dCBT-I, SleepioTM, to suicidal adolescents withco-occurring insomnia during the post-hospitalization period (Aim 1), and examine the effectiveness ofdCBT-I for reducing insomnia severity (Aim 2; treatment target) and suicide (STB) outcomes (Aim 3;distal clinical outcome). In line with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention priorities, this projectaddresses key questions: “What interventions are effective [for reducing STB risk]? What prevents individualsfrom engaging in STBs?” The current project represents a unique opportunity to extend an EST to a high-riskpopulation who are in critical need but have limited access to care. This program of research has the potentialto significantly advance clinical science and to modernize the way the field treats suicidal youth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.802169144153595}
+{"content": "Abstract : In recent decades, the French hospital sector has undergone many rationalization reforms. Among them, new payment instruments have attracted the most attention and criticisms. Yet, in the shadow of these highly visible reforms, another process has been quietly taking place. Various institutional devices aiming to assess quality of care have been deployed. This policy brief aims to investigate this silent but decisive evolution, by analyzing the implementation of “quality indicators” (QIs) in French hospitals since the mid2000s. These instruments have been built as a soft technology carrying a soft rationalization of the hospital sector. They colonize French institutions with discretion. Yet, they instill decisive changes such as an increased traceability of care, a growing local anchorage of evidence-based medicine and an increased\nauditability of hospitals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9896739721298218}
+{"content": "NEW YORK (JTA) — The Centers for Disease Control has published a study conducted by the medical committee of the Camp Ramah network, highlighting the Jewish camps’ highly successful safety measures for avoiding the spread of COVID-19 this past summer.\nBetween June and August, nine Ramah campers tested positive for the virus, out of a total of over 7,000 children and teenagers at nine out of the Conservative movement-affiliated system’s 10 camps, the study shows.\n“Three of the nine cases occurred in vaccinated staff members and six in unvaccinated campers aged 8–14 years. The three staff member cases were identified before the arrival of campers,” the study summary reads. COVID-19 vaccines currently are not offered to children under 12.\nIn the words of the 10 Ramah authors, several of them licensed physicians, the study’s findings “highlight important guiding principles for school and youth-based COVID-19 prevention protocols.” The authors emphasize that a combination of mandatory testing before attending camp, repeated testing while at camp, frequent hand washing and the establishment of “pods,” or isolated groups of campers, led to a successful summer.\nCampers in a specific cabin became a pod, and were allowed to interact freely without masks or other restrictions. After rounds of testing, multiple pods merged over time. Three camps achieved camp-wide “pod expansion.”\nAfter shutting down completely like most other Jewish and non-Jewish overnight camps during the height of the pandemic in 2020, Ramah restarted this summer.\nRabbi Mitchell Cohen, national director of the National Ramah Commission, described the process — which included rotating groups of campers into prayer sessions, and putting up plastic dividers in dining halls — to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in April, calling it “absolutely exhausting but incredibly exhilarating.”\nAs reported by Vos Iz Neias", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7038455009460449}
+{"content": "Cheating, plagiarizing and inappropriate copying of textbooks are examples of types of academic misconduct.\nBy having and applying an Academic Integrity Policy, Conestoga ensures graduates complete their studies fairly and honestly through hard work and dedication, and thus are well-prepared for their future careers.\nWhen I graduate from Conestoga, I want my\ncredential to have meaning with potential employers. That's why I respect Conestoga's commitment to academic integrity.\nAs an employer,\nI value Conestoga's commitment to academic integrity. It gives me confidence that Conestoga grads will have learned the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be successful on the job.\nAll members of the Conestoga community are responsible for upholding the principles and practices of academic integrity.\nConestoga strives to ensure that all individuals involved in academic integrity investigations are treated in a fair, transparent and consistent manner.\nThis means ensuring information about academic integrity policies, procedures, expectations and supports are made available to all members of Conestoga's community.\nAs a current Conestoga student, you are expected to understand what constitutes an academic incident and to avoid any activities that may lead to an academic incident.\nThis means following your instructor's stated expectations, as well as the expectations outlined in the Academic Offences Policy and this website. Always ask for clarification as necessary.\nAs a Conestoga faculty member, you are expected to understand what constitutes an academic incident and investigate all suspected incidents of which you become aware. If, at any moment of the identification or filing phase, you have questions or concerns, please consult with the Academic Integrity Coordinator.\nYou must clearly notify any student under investigation, in writing, at the outset of the investigation. If you encounter academic misconduct during a testing situation, you must notify the student of what you witnessed and explain you will file an academic incident, but you do not have to email the student afterwards.\nIn all cases, if academic misconduct has occurred, the investigating faculty must log an academic offence or warning online using the Employee Portal. In unusual situations, the appropriate Chair or Dean should be consulted.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9557245969772339}
+{"content": "document Upgrading construction and demolition waste management from downcycling to recycling in the NetherlandsZhang, C. (author), Hu, M. (author), Yang, X. (author), Miranda-Xicotencatl, B. (author), Sprecher, B. (author), di Maio, F. (author), Zhong, X. (author), Tukker, A. (author)Urban mining from construction and demolition waste (CDW) is highly relevant for the circular economy ambitions of the European Union (EU). Given the large volumes involved, end-of-life (EoL) concrete is identified as one of the priority streams for CDW recycling in most EU countries, but it is currently largely downcycled or even landfilled.... article 2020 document Low-carbon energy systems are more metal-intensive than traditional energy systems. Concerns have been expressed that this may hamper the transition to a low-carbon economy. We estimate the required extraction of Fe, Al, Cu, Ni, Cr, In, Nd, Dy, Li, Zn, and Pb until 2050 under several technology-specific low-carbon scenarios. Annual metal demand... article 2018", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8285060524940491}
+{"content": "Background: After primary surgical resection, quite a proportion of breast cancer survivorswould experience local recurrence within 5 years. Whether local recurrenttumors arise independently or from the primary tumors, which is critical fordiagnosis and appropriate treatment, remains a clinical dilemma. Phylogeneticanalysis between the primary and recurrent tumor provides a new strategyhelpful for determining the origin of the local recurrent tumor. Methods: DNAwas extracted from FFPE samples of the primary and recurrent tumors from 12patients with recurrence of ipsilateral breast tumor. Phylogenetic analysisbetween the primary and recurrent tumors in the same individual was performedbased on whole exome sequencing. PyClone and SciClone were employed to detectsubclones. Results: The median time to recurrence of the 12 patients was 15months (9 to 52 months). 9 (75%) of the 12 patients recurred within 2 years.Each patient had one shared somatic mutation clone between the primary andrecurrent tumor, with shared somatic mutation number ranging from 5 to 59. Thisobservation suggests that the recurrent tumor maybe originate from the primarytumor. Conclusions: The shared somatic mutation clone indicates the primary andrecurrent tumor could be of the same origin and the recurrent tumor was metastasisfrom primary lesion. This may provide some information to help selecting themost appropriate treatment for patients.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9385861754417419}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic is reaching a global peak. While most of us are practicing self-isolation and social distancing, the main focus as been to prevent the spread of the virus to others by strengthening our immune system. At the same time, this is a great opportunity for us to nurture and replenish the body, mind, and […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991950988769531}
+{"content": "Nowadays, weight gain and obesity are major health-threatening issues for children. Emotional eating, a negative health condition that can lead to obesity in children, is a defence mechanism for coping with negative emotions. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the relationships between emotional eating behaviour and digital game addiction, which can cause stress and aggression in adolescents. This study was conducted with 856 adolescents from the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The data were collected using a personal information form, the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ), the Digital Game Addiction Scale (DGAS-7), and the Emotional Eating Scale (EES). In this study, 32.4% of the adolescents were addicted to digital games. The male adolescents had higher BPAQ, DGAS, and EES mean scores. There was also a relationship between digital game addiction, aggressive behaviour, and emotional eating. This is a significant study because it shows that digital game addiction and aggressive behaviour are important determinants of emotional eating. The results of this study indicate that emotional eating is a component of digital game addiction that increases the risk of adolescent obesity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6975265741348267}
+{"content": "Continental-scale hydrological forecasts with lead times of days to seasons are beneficial for a wide range of sectors, including water resources management, agriculture, energy, transport, and health. A variety of approaches and methods that underpin continental-scale hydrological forecasts exist; these include empirical techniques using statistical and/or machine learning methods, hydrological models forced with numerical weather and climate predictions, as well as coupled climate and land surface models. The development of continental-scale hydrological forecasting systems faces many potential challenges in terms of, for example, data assimilation, post-processing, the representation of a range of climate and hydrological processes and regimes, intervariable correlations and dependencies, and the verification of forecasts for a range of variables and across diverse regions.\nThis session focuses on the challenges and advances in continental-scale hydrological forecasting systems. We invite presentations by scientists and practitioners on the following potential topics:\nPresentations to related topics not included in the above list are also welcome.\nKey topics: Continental-scale hydrological forecasts, Forecast post-processing, Data assimilation, Forecast verification", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9611472487449646}
+{"content": "Institutioning the common: the case of commonfare Abstract\nParticipatory Design (PD) has recently seen efforts to reinvigorate its political capacity, including reflections on the relations between its practices and institutions and a renewed political agenda in the contemporary stage of capitalism, such as the one of nourishing the common. This paper addresses both of these directions, questioning how a renewed political agenda of PD intersects the processes of institutioning in which PD itself takes part. To do that, we refer to an European-funded project called Commonfare, aimed at designing a digital platform fostering the emergence of a new economic model in the domain of the institutions of the welfare state. We conclude by discussing how a PD political agenda based on the critique of the current forms of capitalism aligns with or challenges existing institutional frames, supporting the emergence of new institutions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9259647727012634}
+{"content": "Slot is empty. Put your advertisement now!\nLong-term cryptocurrency holders have shown great resilience in holding on to their investments. This group of investors has refused to sell their holdings, attributed to the recent gains in prices.\nRecently, the Bitcoin Long Term Holder Supply Shock Ratio rose to record-high levels. It is the highest level the ratio has achieved over the years, according to on-chain metrics. Evaluating the historical performance of this ratio shows that a rise in this metric demonstrates that prices will skyrocket.\nLong-Term Holder Supply Shock Rises\nThe recent metrics from Glassnode, a renowned analytics firm, have led analysts to detect a change in the behaviour of long-term holders. The behaviour of these holders regarding BTC has also changed.\nThe recent report from Glassnode shows further support to previous analysis showing that these long term investors have refused to sell their BTC holdings despite the volatility that continues to be witnessed across the market.\nThe Long-Term Holder Supply Shock is a metric used to assess the coins that have not been moved for a long time. These coins are regarded as unavailable in the market because they have not been transferred recently. The number of coins that long term investors have held has surged since mid-2021 and has reached record-high levels. Market analysts have stated that this is a bullish signal, as the metric has been used in the past to signal for bulls.\nWill Bitcoin Reach $100K?\nThis year has been filled with numerous speculations regarding where the price of Bitcoin will reach. This last quarter of the year has especially been filled with multiple speculations, with the most conspicuous one being that the primary cryptocurrency with reach $100,000 by December 31 2021.\nSome of the notable market analytics that have speculated strong bullish signals for BTC include the CEO of Chainalysis, Adam Back, Kevin Wadsworth, Tom Lee, Anthony Scaramucci, Michael Saylor, among others.\nSurprisingly, Bitcoin started October with massive gains that saw the coin gain by over $3K in a few hours on October 1. Currently, Bitcoin is retesting the $50K highs as adoption continues to increase globally. The current bullish signals coincide with the rise of Bitcoin investment funds, with New Zealand recently launching its first Bitcoin exclusive funds.\nMoreover, the volatility across the market has also attracted whale addresses that are buying during the dip with speculation that prices will rise. This could be attributed to Bitcoin’s resilience in staying above the $40K mark.\nLooking to buy or trade Bitcoin (BTC) now? Invest at eToro! 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider Read more: How to buy bitcoin How to buy cryptocurrency", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8871960639953613}
+{"content": "Children’s lives are increasingly online, and safeguarding them is a huge responsibility. You need to make sure your\nchild understands how to be safe on the internet and avoid cyberbullying, scams, and predators. This article will give you some tips for safeguarding children online to help keep them safe from harm while exploring their world through technology.\nTeach Internet Safety Basics\nThis includes being wary of strangers, not sharing personal information with anyone without permission, using strong passwords when creating accounts, or not posting everything online.\nMonitoring What Your Children Do Online\nEnsure you understand the importance of safeguarding children online by being active in what your child does on their devices.\nInclude Safeguarding Children Online Courses\nYou can use safeguarding children courses to help them stay safe while they are exploring the internet. These classes will teach your kids about protecting themselves from predators, cyberbullying, and scams, so they don’t fall victim to anything dangerous. These courses are perfect for parents who want to keep their children safe.\nTo summarize, safeguarding children online includes teaching them internet safety basics,\nmonitoring their online activity, and safety courses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7294540405273438}
+{"content": "Beaming with opportunities, Mumbai is home to the largest urban population in India. Every year, scores of individuals migrate to this city to realise their career aspirations. However, it also adds to Mumbai’s already high living costs. Thus, residents might find it overwhelming to cope with unprecedented or large-scale expenses.\nApplying for an\ninstant loan in Mumbai can help ease the financial burden as it can be obtained easily against straightforward eligibility criteria and documentation. Also, personal loans don’t require any asset as collateral and ensure repayment flexibility.\nIf you plan to avail a personal loan in Mumbai, follow the step-by-step process mentioned here to increase the chances of approval.\nStep 1: Determining your requirement\nIt is crucial first to reckon the amount you need based on what expenses you must cover. Structure a proper plan on how you plan to use the funds available. Having a clear perspective on your requirement also helps you communicate the same to a lending institution or NBFC.\nStep 2: Check eligibility for a loan\nMeeting the personal loan eligibility criteria is crucial to ensure quick approval. You will need to provide all the required documents for a personal loan and fit the set standards. The individual applying for a personal loan needs to be an Indian citizen, be a salaried/self-employeed individual, and fall in the age range of 23 to 58 years.\nA personal loan application requires individuals to present the following standard documents.\nOVDs for KYC Electricity, maintenance and utility bills Financial statement of previous six months Employment certificate Salary slip of last three months\nIn the case of a self-employed individual, the document requirements are listed below –\nKYC documents Electricity, utility and maintenance bills Tax registration copy Business property, electricity and maintenance bills Income tax returns of the previous two years, including the audited balance sheet and P/L statements Financial statement for the last year Step 3: Calculate the monthly instalments\nEvaluate the EMI you can pay every month. To that end, assess your monthly revenue, the interest rate payable, and the loan’s tenor. It will also help you determine the period by which you can repay the entire sum without straining your finances.\nStep 4: Compare lenders\nWhen applying for an instant loan in Mumbai, weigh in the benefits offered by lenders since a\nsmall personal loan may entail varied features. A few standard features you may want to consider when comparing lenders are – Instant approval:Check the approval period before approaching any lending institution. Particularly, if you plan to use the loan to address any emergency, this aspect is essential. Also, consider a few factors to obtain instant finance for crises to streamline the process further. Zero collateral:Most lenders extend personal loans without collateral. However, it’s still wise to check if a particular financial institution requires the same to avoid hassles later. Repayment options:Check the tenure by which you need to repay a loan. In most cases, reputed lenders allow borrowers to repay over a period of up to 60 months. Loan amount: Lastly, verify the highest loan amount a financial institution offers. For instance, NBFCs such as Bajaj Finserv extend instant personal loans of up to Rs.25 lakh to eligible applicants.\nTo ease out the application process, you can also opt for pre-approved offers extended by reputed financial institutions. These offers are available on other products, including business loans and credit cards. Check their pre-approved offers by providing your name and contact details.\nTo fund the high-end living standards in Mumbai, an individual requires substantial financial backing. An instant loan in Mumbai can help in minimising this burden. However, one should apply for it judiciously to ensure it doesn’t become a liability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9679665565490723}
+{"content": "How can HR managers resolve workplace conflict without creating a conflict of interest? Bianca Keys of the Mediator Standards Board shares her insights with HRD\nConflict is a natural – some might even say an inevitable and essential – part of the workplace. But the means by which that conflict is resolved plays a significant part in its long-term impact on the workplace, whether positive or negative. Accordingly, third party mediation is emerging as an increasingly popular option for businesses who are looking to resolve inter-office conflict without creating a conflict of interest in the process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9902676343917847}
+{"content": "International - Tackling VAT Fraud\nVAT fraud is a global phenomenon that can involve vast sums of money. Some of the measures aimed at combating VAT fraud undermine the fundamental design features of the tax, whereas others do not. In this article, the author gives an overview of various anti-fraud measures and supports the adoption of specific measures and recommends abandoning others.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991390705108643}
+{"content": "The draft law regulating employment of seasonal and other temporary workers in Serbia stipulates that employers may hire temporary workers for construction, catering, information, entertainment and recreation, creative industries, babysitting, care of the elderly and hygiene work.\nExcept in agriculture, where a similar law is already implemented, construction workers, hired to prepare construction sites, organize tools, engaged in manual digging, unloading and loading will receive the same treatment.\nThe law, prepared by the Ministry of Labour, also covers the temporary work engagement of bartenders, waiters, cooks, dishwashers, tour guides and escorts.\nIn the information and communication sector, audiovisual production, the work done by extras, drivers and others is also considered temporary. Temporary workers in the arts, entertainment and leisure industry may be employed in event organization, promotion, ticket control, hygiene maintenance and set design.\nCompanies can hire temporary workers for no longer than 180 days during a calendar year, or a maximum of 15 days per month, and the same worker for a maximum of 120 days per year. The worker, as provided, is entitled to a 15 to 45-minute break during work, depending on the length of the work schedule, but is not entitled to annual leave.\nA full-time or part-time employee may also be hired for temporary work. A full-time employee may be hired for temporary work, but for no more than one-third of the hours they do in their full-time job.\nEmployers are obliged to record the presence of a temporary employee at work every working day until 10 a.m. for the first shift and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the afternoon shift in a special information system, connected to the Tax Administration.\nThe temporary worker can work 8 hours a day, or a maximum of 12 hours with overtime, and if the employee works on one of the non-working days, they are entitled to a subsequent day off.\n(Danas, 24.02.2021)\nThis post is also available in: Italiano", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7688506841659546}
+{"content": "Sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our bodies. Whether we're taking a midday nap or tucking in for the night, it's quite literally how we recharge and \"clean\" our minds from the stresses of the day. However, sometimes we don't get the proper rest we need due to improper breathing that leads to snoring. This VitalSleep 5-Piece Snoring Bundle will guarantee a quieter, more restful sleep with no snoring.\nWhen we sleep, the muscles in our neck and throat relax, allowing the tongue to fall back. This results in a narrowed upper airway that restricts your breathing and causes snoring. VitalSleep opens your airways to improve breathing and promote smoother airflow. Its patented Accu-Adjust system is adjustable and custom-molded for a personalized fit. It's also made of medical-grade, FDA-cleared, hypoallergenic materials that have undergone strict biocompatibility and toxicology testing, and production guidelines to ensure your safety.\nHere's how the system works: First you mold it to your teeth with the Accu-Adjust system's custom molding tray. Then, you'll adjust the lower tray that will move the jaw forward to open the throat's airways while you sleep. Lastly, just enjoy a snore-less sleep and wake up feeling rested and refreshed. VitalSleep comes with a 100% fit guarantee.\nIt's time to stop suffering through snore-filled nights and get the fix you've been looking for. VitalSleep not only makes nights healthier and more peaceful for you, but for your significant others as well. Along with the anti-snoring mouthpiece, this bundle comes with a mouthpiece cleaner, a contoured sleep mask, earplugs, and a canvas pouch to store everything away during the day.\nImprove your sleep tonight and grab the VitalSleep 5-Piece Snoring Bundle for 39% off, or only $77.99.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9734938740730286}
+{"content": "Full metadata record\nDC Field Value Language dc.contributor.author 김우재 - dc.date.accessioned 2019-11-19T16:30:29Z - dc.date.available 2019-11-19T16:30:29Z - dc.date.issued 2017 - dc.identifier.issn 2046-2069 - dc.identifier.other OAK-25937 - dc.identifier.uri https://dspace.ewha.ac.kr/handle/2015.oak/251934 - dc.description.abstract SnS2 is a two-dimensional (2D) layered transition metal dichalcogenide that has been extensively investigated as an anode for lithium ion batteries (LIBs). However, it generally undergoes a large volume change during cycling, resulting in severe capacity loss. Composites of SnS2 with carbon-based nanomaterials could deliver improved cyclic stability and rate performance. However, there is considerable room for performance improvement. In the present work, highly interdigitated porous nano-architectures of ternary composites consisting of 2D nanomaterials of SnS2, reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) were synthesized via a simple one-pot hydrothermal route. The synthesized ternary nanocomposites were characterized with high surface area, porous structure, and high pore volume. Due to the intimate face-to-face interactions offered by the 2D structured constituents, the obtained nanocomposites showed remarkably improved performances as anodes in LIBs. In particular, the galvanostatic charge-discharge performance depends on the amount of g-C3N4 in the nanocomposites. The composite containing 6.6 wt% g-C3N4 showed the best performance, attaining a specific capacity of 1248.4 mA h g(-1) after 276 cycles with a coulombic efficiency of 99.9% at 100 mA g(-1) along with an excellent rate performance. The outstanding performances of the composite anodes were attributed to the unique 3D porous structure, low charge transfer resistance, and high lithium ion diffusion coefficient, afforded by the synergistic effect of concurrent encompassing of rGO and g-C3N4 around the SnS2 platelets. - dc.language English - dc.publisher ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY - dc.title Highly interdigitated and porous architected ternary composite of SnS2, g-C3N4, and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as high performance lithium ion battery anodes - dc.type Article - dc.relation.issue 6 - dc.relation.volume 7 - dc.relation.index SCIE - dc.relation.index SCOPUS - dc.relation.startpage 3125 - dc.relation.lastpage 3135 - dc.relation.journaltitle RSC ADVANCES - dc.identifier.doi 10.1039/c6ra25886g - dc.identifier.wosid WOS:000393749200011 - dc.author.google Shah, Md. Selim Arif Sher - dc.author.google Park, A. Reum - dc.author.google Rauf, Ali - dc.author.google Hong, Sung Hwan - dc.author.google Choi, Youngjin - dc.author.google Park, Juhyun - dc.author.google Kim, Jaeyun - dc.author.google Kim, Woo-Jae - dc.author.google Yoo, Pil J. - dc.contributor.scopusid 김우재(34770324900) - dc.date.modifydate 20210929141301 -\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999605119228363}
+{"content": "Evaluation of lupus arthritis using frequency domain optical imaging\nSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as simply “lupus”, is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue. Lupus affects somewhere between 20 to 150 people per 100,000, with variations among different racial and ethnic groups. The disease often causes arthritic symptoms in the joints, which can be debilitating in some cases.\nDespite the severity of the disease, identification of lupus arthritis and assessment of its activity remains a challenge in clinical practice. Evaluations based on traditional joint examination lack precision, due to its subjective nature and accuracy in situations such as obese digits and co-existing fibromyalgia. As such, these examinations have limited ability to render quantitative data about improvement and worsening.\nRecently, imaging technology, especially ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), has enabled more objective and detailed assessment of articular and periarticular abnormalities with higher sensitivity. However, MRI and US are expensive and time-consuming. Furthermore, US has been found to be very operator dependent. Therefore, both modalities are currently not routinely used in practice. There is a clear unmet need for a simple, reliable, non-invasive and low-cost imaging modality that can objectively assess and monitor arthritis progress in patients with lupus.\nNow, researchers at NYU Tandon in collaboration with Columbia University are exploring optical imaging technology as a reliable way to diagnose patients and assess the progression of the disease. The researchers, including Research Assistant Professor Alessandro Marone and Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Department Andreas H. Hielscher, found that frequency domain optical imaging could reliably identify lupus arthritis, and could be used to track how the disease progressed.\nThe results provide strong evidence that frequency domain optical images could provide objective, accurate insights into SLE that were not possible or economically feasible using other technologies. The light diffusion identified inflammation in the blood vessels around joints, similar to but distinct from the symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis. With this technology, caregivers may not have to rely on patient feedback to track the progression of lupus, but can see it in action.\nOptical imaging methods have been used in studies comparing osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and healthy controls. The results of those studies highlighted that patients suffering from RA have higher light absorption in the joint space compared with healthy subjects. This is likely due to the presence of inflammatory synovial fluid that decreases light transmission through the inflamed joints. But these observations have never been used to study lupus before, and these findings could provide a reliable, rapid, and cost-effective method of assessing joint involvement in lupus patients.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8432972431182861}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPISA is seen as the gold standard for evaluating educational outcomes worldwide. Yet, being a low-stakes exam, students may not take it seriously resulting in downward biased scores and inaccurate rankings. This paper provides a method to identify and account for non-serious behavior in low-stakes exams by leveraging information in computer-based assessments in PISA 2015. Our method corrects for non-serious behavior by fully imputing scores for items not taken seriously. We compare the scores/rankings calculated by our method to the scores/rankings calculated by giving zero points to skipped items as well as to the scores/rankings calculated by treating skipped items at the end of the exam as if they were not administered, which is the procedure followed by PISA. We show that a country can improve its ranking by up to 15 places by encouraging its own students to take the exam seriously and that the PISA approach corrects for only about half of the bias generated by the non-seriousness.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Strategy and Management Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Management of Technology and Innovation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8142778873443604}
+{"content": "Experts are planning to “reverse engineer” the species so they can roam the Earth once again.\nScientists at the Sooam Biotech Research Foundation are on the verge of a breakthrough in bringing back the 11-foot tall, 6 ton mammoth.\nMany believe humans drove the woolly mammoth to extinction through over-hunting them and driving them out of their habitats.\nScientists have said we “owe it” to these animals which have been driven to extinction by man.\nAnd other animals considered for a comeback include the Tasmanian tiger and the passenger pigeon.\nScientist Insung Hwang is leading the mission with the to find a viable mammoth cell.\nHwang believes it is entirely feasible to revive the mammoth by planting the embryos in surrogate elephants.\nHis team are currently examining what they believe are chunks of mammoth tissue found frozen in the ice on the Yana River, Alaska.\nHwang told National Geographic: \"If we dream about it, the ideal case would be finding a viable cell, a cell that’s alive.”\nHe added: \"The thing that I always say is, if you don’t try, how would you know that it’s impossible?\"\nThe scientists believe it be around two years if they see if an elephant can give birth to a mammoth.\nSuspected pieces mammoth flesh are currently being probed in Seoul as experts hunt for viable DNA.\nCritics of the plans have claimed bringing back extinct animals is playing god.\nMichael Archer, a paleontologist at the University of New South Wales, said: “If we’re talking about species we drove extinct, then I think we have an obligation to try to do this.”\nHe added: \"I think we played God when we exterminated these animals.”\nMammoths lived alongside prehistoric man during the ice-age before dying out between 8,000 and 10,000 years ago.\nRemains of the creatures is starting to be discovered more frequently as permafrost begins to melt around the world.\nYesterday, scientists revealed the restored remains of a woolly rhino have been unveiled in Siberia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5060907602310181}
+{"content": "The Bay Area’s efforts to track coronavirus cases and prevent the spread of disease are showing early signs of success, although plans to directly contact a vast majority of people who tested positive still face daunting challenges.\nMany local counties are approaching their goal of contacting 90% of the region’s positive cases, while others are still scrambling to ramp up their contact-tracing operations. Despite those obstacles, the Bay Area’s early progress is encouraging, even as coronavirus cases spike across the state.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9973737597465515}
+{"content": "A survey was proposed to evaluate medical abortions from first and second trimesters of pregnancy. We followed up abortions with medical indications from the Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology no. 1. Tg-Mureş between 1999 - 2008. Spontaneous abortions frequency doesn’t show a significant decreasing tendency in our population. Medical abortions with maternal indications show a decreasing tendency, while medical abortions with fetal malformations show an ascending trend together with the developments in ultrasound explorations. The most frequently recognized malformations were the neural tube defects and polimalformative sindroms.\nKeywords: medical abortion, fetal malformation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5718157291412354}
+{"content": "Abstract\nCompression tests were conducted at 1400°C in air for undoped and Si-doped yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) bicrystals with the same orientation relationship (∑ = 5, [001]/{210} grain boundary). It was found that the macroscopic grain-boundary slidings are observed during the deformation in both undoped and doped bicrystals, and the sliding displacements increase almost linearly with increasing total displacements. It is distinctly demonstrated that the Si-doped bicrystal exhibits a sliding displacement that is a few times larger than the undoped bicrystal. In addition, the total strain of the Si-doped bicrystal at a failure is much larger than that of the undoped bicrystal. It can be stated that Si doping in YSZ not only enhances the grain-boundary sliding but also suppresses its failure.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Ceramics and Composites Materials Chemistry", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5403614640235901}
+{"content": "Whether sport is seen as the manifestation of a cultural or an entertainment phenomenon, a form of recreational physical activity, or a competitive field, be it professional or amateur, it has unquestionably become a thriving industry, in equal measure exciting and complex, because of its increasingly regulated nature, one whose technical specificities call for evermore specialised legal knowledge.\nSports Law Brochure", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7161879539489746}
+{"content": "On October 22, 2021, the Open Education Working Group invites you to join us for the inaugural Open Education and Indigenous Knowledges Symposium to learn about and discuss the intersections between open education and Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing. Many conversations around open education (OE) focus on a Eurocentric framework of copyright and intellectual property rights that are sometimes in tension with Indigenous knowledge systems. The goal of the Open Education and Indigenous Knowledges Symposium is to centre Indigenous ways of knowing, culture, experiences, and worldviews within our OE advocacy work.\nModerators\nTashia Kootenayo (President, SUO) and Donna Langille (Community Engagement and Open Education Librarian, UBC Okanagan)\nKeynote, Open Education and Ethical Consideration for Indigenous Knowledges Speaker: Kayla Lar-Son\nThe open education movement has provided a substantial improvement to the learning and research needs of students, faculty, and community members. This has been done through various barrier free methods of publishing, and mitigates any financial strains that can occur. However within the open access movement there needs to be careful consideration for Indigenous Knowledges, which are deeply rooted in community defined ethics and protocols, that do not fit into ordinary academic contexts. This talk will address some of the concerns around open access and Indigenous Knowledges, while exploring tools, principles, and practices for engaging with Indigenous communities.\nKayla Lar-Son is Metis and Ukrainian Settler, originally from Treaty 6 Territory. She is currently the Indigenous programs and services librarian for the\nXwi7 xwa library at UBC and the program manager librarian for the Indigitization program. Kayla is also a co-host for masinahikan iskwêwak the Book Women podcast.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6859885454177856}
+{"content": "We watch adorable baby food commercials and think, \"I can't wait to have those happy moments with my own kids.\" When we actually have kids we discover parenting is hard work, sleepless nights and days of questioning our ability to deal with a two-year-old mid-tantrum. It is also life lessons we wouldn't have had without our kiddos!\nLesson #1: It's okay to admit we don't know everything\nPart of parenting is feeling unprepared. My first real struggle came during our firstborn's first 3 months, she had severe colic and I had no sleep. My shining moment was at 2:30 am when I was sobbing because the baby was screaming and I told my husband we had to take her back to the hospital because obviously she didn't like me and I had NO idea what I was doing. (Hey, in my sleep deprived state it all made sense to me!)\nParenting teaches us:\nWe can't know everything, and it's okay that we don't\nThere are resources out there to help", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.775542140007019}
+{"content": "WASHINGTON (B)--Despite a slight increase in the September forecast for 2000-01 U.S. wheat exports to 1.125 billion bushels from 1.1 billion in August, United States Department of Agriculture forecast a rise in U.S. wheat ending stocks in 2000-01 to 976 million bushels from 962 million in August.\nUSDA, in its monthly supply and demand report, raised its U.S. wheat harvest forecast for 2000-01 to 2.3 billion bushels from August's projection of 2.26 billion, with projected 2000-01 wheat yield up at 42.3 bushels per acre from August's forecast of 41.6 bushels.\nForecasts of U.S. wheat prices for 2000-01 remain unchanged at $2.25 to 2.75 per bushel.\nThe forecast increase in U.S. wheat output is expected to contribute to higher forecasts for world wheat stocks in 2000-01, according to USDA. The September forecast pegs the world wheat harvest at 583 million tonnes up from 581 million projected in August.\nIn addition to a greater U.S. harvest, USDA expects greater wheat output from Russia and Eastern European states. Lower wheat output for 2000-01 is forecast from Brazil, Canada, the EU and Uzbekistan.\nBecause increased imports by countries such as Brazil are expected to be offset by increased wheat output in countries like the United States, USDA forecast that world ending stocks for 2000-01 will rise slightly to 113.6 million tonnes from 113.3 million projected in August.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9159651398658752}
+{"content": "Understanding Shame by Tom Horvath, PhD\nIf guilt is the bad feeling I get after doing “something wrong,” then shame is the bad feeling I get about being myself. Shame might arise along with guilt (“I’m not good enough, and a bad person, for doing something that terrible”). However, shame might arise by itself. In the extreme I might think “I do not even have the right to exist. I’m so bad and foul and awful that I don’t deserve to belong to the human race. I should not be allowed to have the air I breathe, the food I eat, and the time and attention I get from others.”\nUnderstanding Shame vs. Guilt\nSimply stated, guilt is about what I did. Shame is about who I am. When I behave wrongly or badly, and feel guilt or regret, there are often ways I can resolve these feelings: Make it up to someone, apologize, make restitution, etc. But shame is harder. Shame suggests that I am simply not good enough, or maybe don’t even deserve to exist? How do I fix fundamental flaws, or all of me? A small amount of guilt can be motivating (to behave better the next time). Perhaps there is value in a small amount of shame also, but in the extreme it could lead to depression and suicide.\nShame and Personal Value\nIf I could fully separate how I behave from my value as a person, then whatever I do wrong does not lead to feeling shame. This separation is not easy to accomplish. If I could separate how everyone behaves from their value as a person, then everyone would have value as a person, and no one should be ashamed. Even if I cannot fully separate my behavior from myself, there can still be value in trying and improving my ability to do so. As with all negative emotions, I benefit from coping with them, even if I cannot fully master dealing with them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.747925877571106}
+{"content": "Citations of: Add citationsYou must login to add citations.\nEthics 124 (2):370-383.\nAllan Gibbard maintains that his plan-based expressivism allows for a particular type of innocent mistake: I can agree that your plan to X makes sense (say, because it was based on advice from someone you trust), while nonetheless insisting that it is incorrect (e.g., because you chose a bad advisor). However, Steve Daskal has recently argued that there are significant limitations in Gibbard’s account of how we can be mistaken about the normative judgments we make. This essay refines Gibbard’s account (...)\nEuropean Journal of Philosophy 25 (2):1021-1038.\nThe claim that ordinary ethical discourse is typically true and that ethical facts are typically knowable seems in tension with the claim that ordinary ethical discourse is about features of reality friendly to a scientific worldview. Cornell Realism attempts to dispel this tension by claiming that ordinary ethical discourse is, in fact, discourse about the same kinds of things that scientific discourse is about: natural properties. We offer two novel arguments in reply. First, we identify a key assumption that we (...)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9683644771575928}
+{"content": "CLIMATE:\n· Authors from Washington University outline the challenges that U.S. colleges face in reopening for fall 2020 which include lack of a central authority to implement policies, financial issues, and adherence to safety measures by the academic community. They propose symptom-based screening, widespread testing, contact tracing, quarantine of cases and contacts, use of masks, and dedensification of campuses to mitigate the risk of reopening.\n· Authors review the literature on healthcare worker (HCW) exposure to COVID-19 and describe how the University of Washington (UW) implemented an effective system for returning HCW to work after exposure. This system implemented rapid testing to identify cases, and then required symptom resolution and negative RT-PCR testing before returning. The researchers conclude that this model provided UW's healthcare team with institutional support and transparency and recommend other healthcare facilities implement a similar framework for their frontline employees.\nEPIDEMIOLOGY:\n· To estimate the burden of deaths from COVID-19 in the US, authors from the Yale School of Public Health compared data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports from the same time frame in years prior. Out of an estimated 122,300 excess all-cause deaths, 78% were attributed to COVID-19. The authors postulate that the total COVID-19 related death toll is underestimated, though some of the additional excess deaths likely result from reduced access to care for chronic conditions.\n· A case report of a 16-year-old girl with COVID-19 associated dactylitis that was successfully treated with naproxen (500mg every 12 hours for 5 days) suggests that similar cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 may result from a Kawasaki-like vasculitis or inflammatory disease process that is responsive to NSAIDs.\nUNDERSTANDING THE PATHOLOGY:\n· A review of the minimal data on the association of COVID-19 severity and Vitamin D deficiency proposes decreased UV light and lower temperatures in the Northern hemisphere may partially explain the estimated 4.4% increase in mortality for each 1-degree latitude north of 28 degrees found in one study. Additionally, evidence from laboratory and clinical studies suggest that vitamin D may inhibit viral replication and downregulate inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and TFN-alpha), leading authors to recommend replacing Vitamin D in deficient individuals with COVID-19, however more research is needed.\nTRANSMISSION AND PREVENTION:\n· Researchers at Johns Hopkins University analyzed anonymous mobile phone data of people in the top 25 U.S. counties most affected by COVID-19. They found a positive correlation between reduced mobility patterns and decreased COVID-19 cases (r > 0.7) in 20 of 25 counties, with mobility decreases ranging from 35%-63%. These findings highlight how social distancing is a key factor in effectively decreasing the number of new COVID-19 cases.\n· An investigation launched by the Public Health Department in Pasadena, California found that in nine long-term care facilities, the proportion of asymptomatic COVID-19-positive residents and staff was over 40%, suggesting symptom screening alone is not enough to prevent spread in these facilities; residents and staff must also get tested routinely in the absence of symptoms.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8345903158187866}
+{"content": "The commitment to a multiuse venue requires a unified audio system that sounds great for live performance, offers intelligibility in the spoken word, and can be relied upon in the event of an emergency. The system needs to adhere, without compromise, to EN 54 – a set of stringent European life safety product standards required by law, that dictate the performance criteria for a life safety audio system, which is to be used in the event of a fire.\nTraditionally, large arenas have struggled to source a fully EN 54 compliant system that also meets their exacting audio performance requirements. This has mainly been due to challenges associated with traditional EN 54 compliant battery-backed systems in delivering the required performance flexibility and power requirements in the bowl.\nRead how we removing the boundaries between what have previously been two separate systems, without compromising on either performance or safety.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7714985609054565}
+{"content": "Objective\nToday’s AI landscape is permeated by plentiful data and dominated by powerful methods with the potential to impact a wide range of human sectors, including healthcare and the practice of law. Yet, this potential is hindered by the opacity of most data-centric AI methods and it is widely acknowledged that AI cannot fully benefit society without addressing its widespread inability to explain its outputs, causing human mistrust and doubts regarding its regulatory and ethical compliance. Extensive research efforts are currently being devoted towards explainable AI, but they are mostly focused on engineering shallow, static explanations providing little transparency on how the explained outputs are obtained and limited opportunities for human insight. ADIX aims to define a novel scientific paradigm of deep, interactive explanations that can be deployed alongside a variety of data-centric AI methods to explain their outputs by providing justifications in their support. These can be progressively questioned by humans and the outputs of the AI methods refined as a result of human feedback, within explanatory exchanges between humans and machines. This ambitious paradigm will be realised using computational argumentation as the underpinning, unifying theoretical foundation: I will define argumentative abstractions of the inner workings of a variety of data-centric AI methods from which various explanation types, providing argumentative grounds for outputs, can be drawn, generate explanatory exchanges between humans and machines from interaction patterns instantiated on the argumentative abstractions and explanation types, and develop argumentative wrappers from human feedback. The novel paradigm will be theoretically defined and informed and tested by experiments and empirical evaluation, and it will lead to a radical re-thinking of explainable AI that can work in synergy with humans within a human-centred but AI-supported society.\nTopic(s) Call for proposal\nERC-2020-ADG\nSee other projects for this call", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9403968453407288}
+{"content": "Date: October 8, 2021 Time:11:00-12:00 CEST With · Nina Schneider University of St.Gallen (workshop leader, MISTRAL project) · Matthäus Witek Technical Director, ECOwind · Martina Rothenberger, University of St. Gallen · Beatrice Petrovich, University of St.Gallen, E-LAND project\nWhen it comes to the deployment of low-carbon infrastructures and policies, social acceptance remains a key bottleneck. Procedural and distributional justice have been identified as key success factors, but there are also important emotional influences. Furthermore, stakeholder preferences are becoming increasingly volatile, pointing to the fact that social acceptance is a dynamic process. This webinar will review best practice examples and identify remaining open issues, sharing insights from practitioners and the H2020 projects MISTRAL and E-LAND. A particular focus is on Austria, which aims at 100% renewable electricity by 2030, and Switzerland, where the recent vote on the CO2 law has revealed some of the challenges in the dynamics of social acceptance.\n#windpower #socialacceptance E-LAND H2020 project #communityenergy #energytransition #racetozero\nThe webinar is part of the #REMforum #MaCS #GreenBagSeries, a series of 5 one-hour webinars featuring dedicated research-based insights on renewable energy and e-mobility, hosted by the University of St.Gallen", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9883855581283569}
+{"content": "Data from: SNP discovery in wild and domesticated populations of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus, using genotyping-by-sequencing and subsequent SNP validationChao Li, Geoff Waldbieser, Brian Bosworth, Benjamin H. Beck, Wilawan Thongda & Eric Peatman\nBlue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus, are valued in the United States as a trophy fishery for their capacity to reach large sizes, sometimes exceeding 45 kg. Additionally, blue catfish × channel catfish (I. punctatus) hybrid food fish production has recently increased the demand for blue catfish broodstock. However, there has been little study of the genetic impacts and interaction of farmed, introduced and stocked populations of blue catfish. We utilized genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) to capture and genotype...\n1 citation reported since publication in 2014.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8419296741485596}
+{"content": "Preload monitoring Torque vs Preload Definitions What is torque? What is preload? Torque definition\nTorque is the length of a lever multiplied by the perpendicular force applied to it. Measuring torque is an indirect way of estimating preload.\nTorque (T) = Force (F) x Length (L) Torque must overcome friction\nTorque is the length of a lever multiplied by the perpendicular force applied to it. Measuring torque is an indirect way of estimating preload.\nThe majority of input torque is needed to overcome friction in the joint. Preload – the axial force in the bolt\nPreload is the axial force in the bolt that is introduced by tightening. A preloaded bolt creates the reactive clamping force in the joint. A bolted joint will be challenged by vibration and dynamic loads, thermal cycles and natural settlements, and relaxations in the clamped parts. Therefore, achieving and maintaining preload is critical for the bolted joints functionality.\nAchieving and maintaining bolt preload is critical for what external forces and environmental challenges the bolted joint can withstand. Torque & Achieved preload The relationship between torque & achieved preload\nDue to the reality of the relationship between specified torque and preload outcome, it is difficult to construct a safe bolted joint from a tightening perspective. In strive of ensuring functional preload, joints are commonly over-dimensioned.\nThe relationship between preload and torque is linear and determined by the friction coefficient. Theoretically, a specific torque value corresponds to a specific preload value.\nHowever, the friction coefficient is not a set value, but varies between a min and max level. Therefore, a specific torque value results in a preload value within a range.\nTo make matters more complicated, the tightening torque also varies due to tool inaccuracy and the operator. Thus further increasing the variation in obtained preload.\nFunctional Preload range What happens if the bolt preload goes below or above the functional range? Going below minimal functional preload risks:\nLost contact (unintentional loosening)\nSliding between clamped parts Going above maximum functional preload risks:\nYielding of bolt (i.e. overstretching), threads or the strength of the clamped surfaces\nBolt tightness How to know how tight the bolt is?\nSince the bolt was invented, mechanical engineers and installation teams have had to rely on torque measuring and performing impractical and manual work – without a lot of accuracy. Examples of such work include:\nMeasuring torque input\nMeasuring torque input commonly done at installation for a rough idea of preload, however, as explained above this method normally involves several unknown factors and assumptions which make it difficult to be certain that a functional preload has been achieved.\nTorque check inspection\nTorque check inspection is made by utilizing a calibrated torque and checking if it “clicks”. If the bolt does not move it is considered okay. The problem is though that the frictional condition could have changed significantly since tightening.\nRetightening inspection\nRetightening inspection is a more valid inspection compared to torque check, but it means that the tightened bolt is untightened and tightened again. Normally the force required to untighten is checked, to know that the bolt is safe. Untightening torque is often not linear to the tightening torque; however, this is a somewhat more accurate and a reliable method compared to torque check inspections. It can seem a bit ironic to have to untighten (completely loosen) a bolt to know if it is safe.\nSo how is it possible to know if a machinery relies on the tightness of a bolt? Historically, bolt preload could only be measured under laboratory conditions. Strainlabs preload monitoring solution equips bolts with a preload-sensor that regularly reports preload levels, a solution that for many industrial applications quickly pays off compared to manual torque inspection and maintenance schedules.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5901727676391602}
+{"content": "KUALA LUMPUR: The global onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic and fluctuations in the domestic political landscape have led to a rather turbulent journey for Bursa Malaysia over the past two years.\nIn March 2020, the local bourse dipped below the 1,300-mark and has remained under pressure ever since.\nHowever, Bursa Malaysia is capable of regaining its strength, supported by domestic stability, said Principal Asset Management Singapore chief executive officer and chief investment officer Christopher Leow.\nHe said the country’s economic growth will be the government’s benchmark in the COVID-19 era, with stability playing a crucial role, moving forward.\n“I believe that the government understands the importance of stability and economic growth in the next election,” he told Bernama in an interview recently.\nHe noted that the market seemed to have entered calmer waters after the appointment of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as Prime Minister, which was followed by the historic signing of a bi-partisan agreement between the ruling party and the opposition bloc.\nAccording to Bloomberg, the benchmark FBM KLCI moved between 1,452.13 and 1,695.96 in the 52-week range, while year-to-date, it recorded a 4.05 per cent drop as of Oct 7.\nOn Friday, it closed at 1,563.9, with turnover at 4.99 billion units worth RM3.34 billion.\nAs for the days to come, analysts are expecting investors — especially foreign ones — to remain on the sidelines pending the tabling of Budget 2022 on Oct 29, as the budget serves as an indicator of the government’s stability.\nWith regards to the ASEAN market, Leow said that the region has been lagging behind due to the outflows it suffered following the COVID-19 pandemic.\n“However, with the reopening of the economy following the rising vaccination rate in the region, global confidence will increase, leading to an economic rebound while strengthening the region’s resilience.\n“This will result in the recovery of the gross domestic product as well as earnings growth across sectors such as hospitality, aviation and others,” he said.- Bernama", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5254762172698975}
+{"content": "Adding a fireplace to a room projects both warmth and style. At Pacific Hearth & Home, we offer a variety of different mantel styles to fit any home’s aesthetic. Our professional installation ensures beautiful and skillful results when installing your fireplace.\nHomeowners have lots options when choosing the type of fireplace mantel they wish to install. Mantels can be constructed out of many different materials, including stone, tile, wood, brick, marble, steel, and copper. The material chosen often depends on the styling or decor in the home or room.\nMantels can be minimalist in design, or they may be oversized, extending out past both sides of the fireplace. Some designs combine materials such as stone with wood or metal for a unique texture. Others use reclaimed materials such as barn wood, which is a popular way to add a rustic flare.\nFireplace mantels are large and heavy; requiring expertise to position and secure above a fireplace. Placement is crucial to ensure the correct centering and height above the fireplace opening, which is necessary for aesthetic appeal and to prevent unsafe fire hazards.\nMaterials such as marble and brick require special tools for a secure installation that won't damage the surrounding area. Professional installation is of particular importance when choosing a salvaged antique piece. Antiques are typically narrower than today's fireplaces and require retrofitting to ensure fire safety.\nPacific Hearth & Home offers an extensive inventory of fireplace mantels to fit any budget and personal taste. Our professional team is ready to assist with all areas of installation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7272046804428101}
+{"content": "When a parent falls ill or becomes disabled, the pressures placed on family, relations and friends can be very great. Children, in particular, are sometimes forgotten as the adults struggle to cope, yet often have to endure enormous anxiety. The authors look at the range of issues that can arise, including guilt, anger, frustration and fear.... Lees meerLees minder", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9411752223968506}
+{"content": "In recent years adaptogenic herbs have made a renaissance springing to prominence as powerful remedies which can help individuals cope with the stressors of daily life .\nWhat Is An Adaptogen?\nAn adaptogen is a natural substance that increases the body’s ability to adapt to stress. They provide a buffer against physical, mental and external stressors. Adaptogens work by restoring balance (homeostasis) to the systems and organs in the body. They can help manage the stress hormone cortisol, restore depleted energy levels, fight fatigue, enhance immunity, improve thyroid function, enhance physical and mental performance, balance hormones, boost fertility and enhance libido.\nPopular Adaptogens Include:\n1.) Ginseng - The most extensively studied adaptogen and touted as the most powerful, ginseng is traditionally used to provide energy and enhance the immune system. Ginseng can also improve your mood and act as a mild appetite suppressant.\n2.) Ashwagandha - Traditionally used for it’s ability to manage stress and improve athletic performance, endurance and exercise recovery.\n3.) Rhodiola Rosea - A powerful adaptogen used to fight fatigue and for restoring energy loss during intense physical activities.\n4.) Astragalus - A powerful adaptogen most commonly hailed for enhancing the immune system.\n5.) Reishi Mushroom - A medicinal mushroom also classified as an adaptogen. Reishi is a powerful immune modulating adaptogen that can decrease or increase immune function depending on what the body needs.\n6.) Eleuthero Root - Also known as Siberian Ginseng, eleuthero helps increase energy and enhances mental performance.\n7.) Maca Root - Traditionally used to balance hormones and provide relief of PMS, PCOS and menopausal symptoms.\n8.) Schisandra Berry - An adaptogenic fruit which helps counter stress and improves skin texture.\nHow to make your herbal tea infusion:\nDrop a teaspoon of loose tea into your French press, add in a cup of hot water, close the lid and let it steep. Herbal infusions need the most steeping (5 to 30 minutes).\nStart by coming by and choosing a few herbs you're curious about and begin playing. There truly are endless ways to enjoy your daily \"medicine\".", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.595696210861206}
+{"content": "Analysts at the Investment banking group, United Capital see the proposed introduction of eNaira as opportunity for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to position itself in the forefront of digital payments system\nIn 2017, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) made public its vision to digitalise the naira, in the light of rising digital payments and the emergence of a digital economy in Nigeria.\nAfter four years of consideration, which came with new developments including a rise in the use of decentralised cryptocurrencies amid macroeconomic challenges and further naira depreciation, the regulatory bank is poised to launch its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on the October 1, 2021.\nThe CBN in Aug-2021 selected Barbados-based Bitt Inc as partner, to develop and pilot the digital Naira.\nThe launch of the e-Naira aligns with a broader global trend of CBDC adoption, led by China. Notably, Bitt Inc was key to the development and launch of a CBDC pilot for the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) in Apr-2021.\nAs opposed to common preconceptions, the e-Naira is not a variant of cryptocurrencies.\nWhile CBDCs and cryptocurrencies share the characteristics of digital currencies and are blockchain-based, the latter is a decentralised asset of value secured by encryption, while the former is an electronic form of fiat money issued and controlled by centralised monetary authority.\nThus, the e-Naira will essentially serve as a digital supplement for the physical Naira.\nAccording to recent media reports, the CBN has recently directed Nigerian businesses to compulsorily accept the e-Naira as legal tender for transactions.\nWhile we have a pessimistic bias on adoption, we first look to highlight the potential positives.\nThe zero-cost nature of the CBDC and the potential improvement in transaction efficiency could encourage adoption and spur usage.\nFurthermore, if adoption is significant, it could increase transaction velocity as well as reduce cash-handling costs.\nThe e-Naira can also augment the fast-growing digital payments industry and enable the CBN to better regulate the industry, as the regulatory bank will be looking to position itself at the forefront of digital payments amid rising adoption of decentralised cryptocurrencies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5768579244613647}
+{"content": "Global chlorine disinfectant market revenues are poised to reach at over US$ 4 Bn by the end of forecast period, 2020 – 2030. Heightening concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are triggering the need to maintain hygiene in healthcare and residential facilities. In line with this, global sales of chlorine disinfectant are set to soar promisingly in near term, as projected by a new Future Market Insights (FMI) study.\nThe survival period of SARS-COV-2 – virus that causes COVID-19 – on inanimate objects differ with various factors including, temperature, and humidity. This accents for the need of frequent cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, thereby, enabling broader usage of chlorine disinfectants.\nTo Get Sample Copy of Report Visit @ https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-11300 Key Takeaways of Chlorine Disinfectant Market Study Increasing emphasis on cleanliness in hospitals is boosting the demand for chlorine disinfectants in hospital applications. Infections are a significant threat in hospitals and chlorine-based cleansers disinfect work surfaces and equipment, thereby, preventing the spread of contagious diseases. Chlorine disinfectants are gaining significant traction in industrial wastewater treatment applications. Chlorine can be used in wastewater disinfection either as an elemental chlorine (gas) or as a chlorinated compound such as liquid sodium hypochlorite solution or solid calcium hypochlorite. Chlorine disinfectants play a vital role in the industrial wastewater treatment process. Textile bleaching is anticipated to emerge as a significant application of chlorine disinfectants during the forecast period, owing to their superior bleaching property such as liquid chlorine bleaches are highly effective at whitening fabrics and also provide germicidal activity at usage concentrations. The chlorine disinfectant market in South Asia including, India, and ASEAN countries is witnessing notable growth recently, attributable to growth of end-use industries such as healthcare, and water treatment in this region. Governments in several regions are highly focused on improving municipal water facilities in urban and rural areas. Such developments for industrial and domestic/ municipal water treatment are expected to create high demand for water & wastewater treatment chemicals such as chlorine disinfectants over the forecast period. Market Landscape: Moderately Fragmented\nThe global chlorine disinfectant market is moderately fragmented, owing to presence of several international and domestic payers in the market. Top ten established players account for over a third of total supply. Key players such as 3M Company, Procter and Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, Clorox Company, Ecolab, Hind Pharma, Chemtex Speciality Ltd, Nyco Products Company, Delux Chemicals, Achlor Chemical Ltd. and others are also focusing on increasing their presence in domestic market. Leading manufacturers are laying emphasis on strengthening their partnerships with end users.\nFor More Details, Ask Analyst @ https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/ask-question/rep-gb-11300 What Does the Future Hold?\nThe global Chlorine Disinfectant market is anticipated to grow at a moderate rate over the forecast period on account of its increasing demand in water treatment industry in emerging countries. Furthermore, increasing awareness regarding the cleanliness especially in hospitals where Infections are a significant threat in both developed and emerging countries is further expected to propel market growth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9784061908721924}
+{"content": "MOOCs can support educational innovation in a wide range of contexts, from formal to informal and from expected to unexpected. This kind of open online courses are often used within campus modules as core elements of their curriculum. This is the case of this experimental study, where we analyse an experiment of HE educational innovation about the perceptions of students around strengths and weaknesses of MOOCs in socio-educational settings. 54 students were surveyed with multiple choice questions around this topic. The results show that HE students of education degrees tend to see the potential of MOOCs to aid the transformation of the classrooms often currently reserved to social elites. They also see that MOOCs can transcend to new learning arenas more ubiquitous, connected, informal and horizontal, which can facilitate the digital inclusion of disenfranchised groups, as well as potentiate the blooming of interactive communities of collective intelligence. However, these students were also aware of important shortcomings such as the lack of monitoring, and MOOC´s often unattainable demand of high learner autonomy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7794092297554016}
+{"content": "Surveillance Secure Phoenix assisted a client who had an outdoor company in a remote location. They needed to monitor a wide area with outdoor cameras, but weather-related damage and theft made monitoring with their existing cameras challenging.\nAs the client needed to be able to securely monitor this harsh location remotely—which experienced high heat and dust—Surveillance Secure needed to provide cameras that could operate efficiently and reliably under these conditions.\nGiven the lack of on-site power, the cameras also needed to be solar-powered. All of the commercial-grade surveillance cameras Surveillance Secure Phoenix offers can operate effectively in high heat of up to approximately 120 degrees.\nIn areas that may exceed this temperature, which can happen in manufacturing or production environments, Surveillance Secure can adapt the camera unit with additional housing that will allow the camera to operate efficiently in even higher temperatures.\nThe client now has a reliable solar-powered camera system to monitor their outdoor areas remotely, even when experiencing high heat and dust, to successfully secure their property.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8378382325172424}
+{"content": "Title All-optical technologies for interrogation of neural codes and their transmission Abstract\nThe brains of higher organisms are composed of anatomically and functionally distinct regions performing specialised tasks. However, individual regions do not operate in isolation: the orchestration of complex behaviours requires communication between brain regions and reliable transmission of information between them. We study this process directly by generating neural activity that propagates between brain regions and drives behaviour, allowing us to assess how populations of neurons in sensory cortex act in concert to transmit information. We achieved this by imaging two hierarchically organised and densely interconnected regions, the primary and secondary somatosensory cortex (S1 and S2) in mice, while performing two-photon photostimulation of S1 neurons and assigning behavioural salience to the photostimulation. We found that the probability of perception is determined by both the variance of the S1 network and the strength of the photostimulation. Conceptually this means that maximising the signal-to-noise ratio of an incoming stimulus is critical to its continued propagation downstream. Further, we show that propagated, behaviourally salient activity elicits balanced, persistent and generalised activation of the downstream region, consistent with inhibitory stabilised network models with dense recurrent connectivity. Hence, our work adds to existing understanding of cortical function by identifying how population activity is formatted to ensure robust transmission of information, allowing specialised brain regions to communicate and coordinate behaviour.\nOrganized in the frame of the Cajal course and in the frame of the PhD seminar series, by Bordeaux School of Neuroscience and the Bordeaux Neurocampus Graduate Program", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8389970064163208}
+{"content": "Sudden cardiac death (SCD) may occur in individuals with or without structural abnormalities in the heart and it is largely attributed to lethal ventricular arrhythmia. In adults, cardiomyopathies and cardiac ion channelopathies, along with coronary heart disease, are the most common conditions that predispose individuals to SCD. Yuka Mezusawa focuses on the identification of genetic factors and on the investigation of environmental factors involved in heritable arrhythmia disorders.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995782971382141}
+{"content": "I love helping smokers sever their connection to the deadly habit. They come in hopelessly desperate for help and leave with big smiles and new found confidence to easily move forward smoke-free. I once had a 72-year old truck driver, Joe, who smoked three packs a day...\nElectronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices that often are designed to look, feel, and taste like tobacco cigarettes. These devices, which may be marketed to young people and sold as a safer alternative to smoking, contain nicotine,...\nInt J Clin Exp Hypn. 2004 Jan;52(1):73-81. Thirty smokers enrolled in an HMO were referred by their primary physician for treatment. Twenty-one patients returned after an initial consultation and received hypnosis for smoking cessation. At the end of treatment, 81% of...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6972547769546509}
+{"content": "A\nMaryland standard residential lease agreement defines the terms, conditions, rights, and obligations that a landlord and tenant must agree upon before entering into a residential tenancy arrangement. The landlord may demand a security deposit upfront before renting to the tenant; the receipt for which must be included in the lease. Other provisions that must be detailed in a residential lease are rent amount, payment date, length of lease, obligations and responsibilities of both parties, and renewal options, to name a few. Once this agreement is signed by the parties, they are legally bound to it until the end of the rental term. Rental Laws – Article Real Property, Title 8 Handbook (Guide) – Attorney General’s Landlords and Tenants Handbook\nContents Maximum (§ 8–203(b)(1)) – Two (2) Months’ Rent Returning (§ 8–203(e)(1)) – Forty-Five (45) Days\nRent is due as per the lease agreement signed by the landlord and their tenant. There are no grace period laws in Maryland; therefore, a landlord can charge a late fee the day after rent has not been paid. Landlords may not charge a late fee in excess of 5% of the rent amount (or 3$ per week if rent is paid in weekly installments) (§ 8-208(d)(3)).\nState law requires leases to include a statement that attests that the premises is habitable and safe.\nA disclosure is required for all residences built before 1978, that informs tenants that lead-based paint may be present on the premises.\nIf the tenant pays a security deposit, they must be given a receipt that informs them that they have the right to have the premises inspected by the landlord to make a written list of existing damages in their presence within fifteen (15) days of occupancy.\nIf the landlord requires the tenant to pay a security deposit, they must include a written receipt for the deposit in the lease.\nThe lease must disclose the landlord and tenant’s obligations regarding payment for utilities and repairs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5457624197006226}
+{"content": "Question: History begins with the invention of writing. Before that development, we are still in the realm of “prehistory”. Archaeology is the study of ancient human societies using material remains (artifacts) to reconstruct human behavior and culture of the past. Therefore, it’s a more useful field before we have written documents. The Paleolithic (Old Stone Age, 2.6 million to about 12,000 years “bp” or before the present) was marked by Ice Ages, the evolution of modern humans, hominid migration to all the continents from Africa, stone tool technology, and cave art. Profound ecological changes occurred on the earth during the Upper Paleolithic into the Neolithic or New Stone Age (10,000-4,500 BC). Human and ultimately societal adaptation to these changes were immense. According to the book, why is it appropriate to label these changes a “revolution”? Briefly explain how the emergence of agriculture, cities, and eventually writing is linked together.MLA FORMAT.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9240646362304688}
+{"content": "This Briefing presents the results from the CIRS annual analysis of New Active Substance (NAS) approvals by six major regulatory agencies: the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the US Food [...]\nAlthough it cannot be expected that different medicines’ regulatory agencies always reach the same review outcome, it is important that decision making is documented and communicated to ensure transparency. [...]\nThis R&D Briefing summarises the outputs of breakout group discussions held during a CIRS multi-stakeholder workshop in December 2020 entitled ‘Reimagining medicine regulatory models: implementing fit-for-purpose sustainable activities for [...]\nThis Briefing provides an overview of how advisory committees can be used to support the regulatory decision-making process and considering the context of Latin American regulatory systems, aims to [...]\nBackground: Despite the growing application of facilitated regulatory pathways (FRPs), little attention has focused on assessing the perception of pharmaceutical companies regarding their usefulness beyond increasing timeliness. Objectives: The [...]\nPurpose: The aims of this study were to assess the current regulatory review process of the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), identify key milestones and target timelines, evaluate [...]\nBackground: Health technology assessment (HTA) has increased in importance in supporting payer decision making by assessing the relative effectiveness and cost effectiveness of new medicines. Thus, pharmaceutical companies need to [...]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9001518487930298}
+{"content": "Last week I gave two separate talks on similar topics. At the University of Michigan, a colleague and I presented the following,\nExamining the Hard Truths of Whiteness and Maleness in Engineering Education. Two days later, I spoke with faculty at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga at a talk I titled No, We Don’t Live in Tipis and Other Misconceptions: Understanding the Educational Experiences of Traditionally Marginalized Students. The conclusion of each presentation included action items for (white) faculty/researchers who want to “do better” when it comes to these efforts. The biggest takeaway from both (in my opinion) is that any movement toward equity requires direct, visible action. You need to be seen doing the work.\nWhen I first started doing work on dismantling oppression/challenging hegemony, I fell into the camp of meeting white people where they were at. Everyone’s experience with this is different, but in mine this generally took the form of accepting people’s discomfort with action. I excused their unwillingness to confront peers or take a stand as a product of their current position–they were still “figuring this out.” I allowed their justifications for inaction (“what will other people think?” “I don’t want to rock the boat right now”) to go unchecked. I figured they would eventually get to the point where they’d start engaging more.\nAnd what I realized is that letting folks stay where they were at allowed them to stay within their comfort zone, a gift Brown and Black people rarely receive.\nI do not care where white people are at. I do not care if they are newly aware of systemic racism (again, a gift to arrive into 2020 and not understand how deeply fundamental racism is to our system). I do not care if this work is hard. Yes! It is. You might lose some friends. You might lose some professional connections. You might lose a whole host of things. I wish it were easier, I wish the fight for racial justice did not require costs. But it does. And for a long time Brown and Black people have absorbed those costs–now it’s time for white people to do the same.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6087415218353271}
+{"content": "COVID-19 Vaccine Third Doses\nAs our region’s leader in COVID-19 vaccination and response, Tidelands Health is offering a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in alignment with CDC guidelines.\nA third dose is administered to people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised who did not build enough protection when they first received the vaccine. A third dose should be administered at least four weeks after the second dose.\nFor more information about\nbooster doses, which have been authorized for certain groups to help maintain strong protection from the COVID-19 vaccine, please click here.\nWho is eligible to receive a third dose?\nThe CDC continues to recommend that people\nages 12 and older whose immune systems are compromised moderately to severely receive an additional dose of mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine after the initial two doses.\nHow do I know if I need third dose?\nPer the CDC, a third dose is recommended for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. This includes people ages 12 and older who have:\nBeen receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood\nReceived an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system\nReceived a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system\nModerate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)\nAdvanced or untreated HIV infection\nActive treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response\nHow long should I wait after my first and second doses to receive a third dose?\nFor immunocompromised individuals seeking a third dose, CDC guidance states that the additional dose of mRNA vaccine should be administered at least four weeks after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.\nWhere can I receive a third dose at Tidelands Health?\nTidelands Health offers the COVID-19 vaccine on a walk-in basis at three regional vaccination sites. For locations, hours and more, please click here.\nPatients may also receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Tidelands Health Family Medicine locations with a regularly scheduled appointment.\nHow much does a third dose cost?\nThere is no cost to you to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.\nCan I mix and match COVID-19 vaccines when I receive my third dose?\nFor immunocompromised individuals seeking a third dose, the CDC recommends people receive a third dose of the same mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) vaccine originally received. If the vaccine product you received for the first two doses is not available, you may receive the other mRNA vaccine. At this time, the FDA authorization for third dose vaccine for immunocompromised individuals only applies to mRNA (Pfizer and Moderna) vaccines.\nDo I need to bring anything with me to receive a third dose?\nPlease bring your COVID-19 vaccination record. Or, if your card is not available, please let our registration staff know at check-in the brand of vaccine you initially received and the date of your second dose. A doctor’s note or prescription for a booster dose or third dose is not required. Self-attestation is all that is necessary to verify eligibility.\nWhich COVID-19 vaccine is Tidelands Health offering?\nAt this time, we are administering the Pfizer vaccine (Comirnaty) at our regional vaccination sites, physician offices and mobile clinics.\nWhat vaccine is administered for a third dose?\nTidelands Health is offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the third dose. At this time, we only offer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Individuals seeking a third dose of the Moderna vaccine can find a provider via the South Carolina DHEC website by clicking here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7489869594573975}
+{"content": "Program Alert\nDid you know that if you are over 62, divorced, were married for more than ten years, and not currently married to someone else, you may be eligible to receive up to half the amount your ex-spouse receives in Social Security?\nTags:divorce, Social Security, poverty, women\nWhile the number of outbreaks in North Carolina Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities at the moment can seem alarming, it's important to look more deeply at the details.\nTags:coronavirus, Delta variant, nursing home, outbreak, vaccination, vaccine mandate\nIt's been scientifically proven that eastern exercises, like Tai Chi and yoga, not only increase strength and flexibility, they might be more effective than anything else in reducing the fall risk in elderly people. And falls are responsible for 50% of deaths in old people.\nTags:yoga, health, fall, mental health, aging in place", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8806579113006592}
+{"content": "Author(s):Colleen Barber | Astrid Nowak | Kirby Tulk | Linda Thomas Journal:Avian Conservation and Ecology\nISSN 1712-6568\nVolume:5; Issue:2; Start page:6; Date:2010;\nOriginal page\nKeywords:adult mortality | Charadrius melodus | endangered species | exclosure | Piping Plover | reproductive success ABSTRACTPiping Plovers (Charadrius melodus) are listed as endangered throughout Canada and the United States Great Lakes region. Most attempts to increase their numbers have focused on enhancing reproductive success. Using 22 years of data collected by Parks Canada in Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada, we examined whether predator exclosures installed around Piping Plover nests increased nest success and hatching and fledging success when compared to nests without exclosures. Nests with exclosures were significantly more likely to hatch at least one egg than nests without exclosures, and they hatched a significantly greater number of young. The greater reproductive success observed in exclosed nests is likely due to the increased protection from predators that the exclosures conferred; significantly fewer exclosed nests were depredated than nonexclosed nests. However, significantly more exclosed than nonexclosed nests were abandoned by adults, and they had significantly greater adult mortality. Whether benefits of increased reproductive success from exclosures outweigh costs of increased abandonment and adult mortality remains unknown, but must be considered.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9971897006034851}
+{"content": "To assess the influence of immaturity on the responsiveness of enterocytes to specific pathogens, a dose-response curve for cholera toxin (CT)-induced fluid secretion was determined in the proximal small intestine of rats at 2 and 4 wk of age. The suckling rat was approximately 50 times more sensitive to CT in triggering the secretory response than the weaned rat, when estimated by the medium-effective dose (ED50, 0.8 vs. 38.9 nM). Cortisone, known to promote enterocyte maturation, when injected into suckling rats, decreased host sensitivity approximately 1,000 times. Neither age nor cortisone decreased the receptor binding of 125I-labeled CT to intestinal microvillus membranes. In contrast, cortisone treatment caused a threefold increase in receptor density from 14.5 to 43.0 pmol/mg protein. The enzyme responsible for the sodium pump, Na+-K+-ATPase, showed a threefold increase in activity both after weaning and after a cortisone treatment. These data indicate that the immature gut exhibited an increased host sensitivity to CT stimulation that was not correlated with initial receptor binding but was related to a lowered Na+-K+-ATPase activity, suggesting that an underdeveloped sodium pump may be partially responsible for the high incidence of secretory diarrhea in neonates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5153639912605286}
+{"content": "New data reveal the shocking extent to which black and Asian doctors are at a disadvantage when applying for medical jobs. Samara Linton reports\nWe need an urgent public covid-19 inquiry. This cannot wait until spring 2022, given the continuing failures and the need to apply these lessons to current response\nThis trial did not find a significant reduction in death, mechanical ventilation, or ICU admission with therapeutic heparin\nNew research suggests that formula milk trials lack independence or transparency, and published outcomes are biased by selective reporting", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998998045921326}
+{"content": "A report by the National Rivers Authority (NRA) has called for a ban on the widespread practice of disposing of spent sheep dip to soakaways.1 Studies have found widespread contamination of soils, groundwaters and streams with organophosphate and organochlorine pesticides - but the Government is refusing a statutory ban on the practice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9438016414642334}
+{"content": "While consumers had greater time to dedicate to more complex skin care routines whilst confined to their homes during the lockdown, increasing price sensitivity due to rising unemployment and decreasing disposable incomes resulted in overall declining demand for skin care in 2020. This was particularly noticeable within major categories such as body care, moisturisers and treatments and lip care, despite the fact that players actively marketed their products as essential for self-care during the year with the aim or attracting mid- to high-income consumers who were less impacted financially.\nThe pandemic and reduced demand across major skin care categories due to rising price sensitivity forced mass brands to expand their channel availability. Lower-income consumers continued to prefer store-based outlets such as modern grocery retailers and drugstores/parapharmacies (particularly The Generics Pharmacy which offers accessible prices) for any skin care needs, particularly those in close proximity to where they live which is encouraging an increasing number of mass brands to penetrate convenience stores such as ALFA Mart and 7-Eleven.\nSkin care in the Philippines remained a fairly fragmented competitive landscape in 2020, with only leader Unilever holding double-digit value share. The player offers a wide portfolio of popular and well-known brands, including Pond’s, Eskinol and Master brands.\nSkin care’s predicted growth trajectory will be strongly linked to consumer confidence in terms of disposable incomes and the recovery of the local economy, with the category predicted to experience a gradual increase in demand from 2021 onwards. Both volume and value sales (at constant 2020 prices) are predicted to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2022.\nLocal consumers are becoming increasingly well informed about the contents and ingredients of various skin care products, particularly as they had time to browse various websites and read reviews on blogs and social media posts whilst confined to their homes during the pandemic. A greater interest in organic skin care products using natural ingredients is likely with brands such as Ever Bilena making inroads by developing products with a more natural positioning but appealing to a mass market.\nFollowing its impressive share gain and growth rate in 2010, e-commerce has greater potential to penetrate skin care over the forecast period. Brands increasingly understand that while the bulk of their sales tend to be through store-based retailers, consumers of skin care were exposed to e-commerce when they were unable to visit their preferred channel during the pandemic.\nDelivery:\nFiles are delivered directly into your account soon after payment is received and any tax is certification is verified (where applicable).\nUnderstand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Skin Care industry in Philippines with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.\nKey trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.\nIf you're in the Skin Care industry in Philippines, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.\nThis report originates from Passport, our Skin Care research and analysis database.\nIf you purchase a report that is\nupdated in the next 60 days, we will send you the new edition and data extract FREE! Home Page", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5424025654792786}
+{"content": "Through the SBIR/STTR program some $700,000,000 are awarded annually by the NIH specifically to research project grants. Despite a continuous decline in success rates, this remains a crucial path small businesses must explore on a regular basis to secure funding for their product development efforts.\nSpecifically Mr Ronen will discuss:\nSBIR/STTR rules and regulations Leveraging your SBIR/STTR award to large scale funding opportunities Industry – Academia collaboration Process for applying, requirements and limitations How to maximize chances for success!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999873042106628}
+{"content": "If you feel exhausted during the day or are having problems sleeping better at night, you may have sleep disorders.\nThe collective term “sleep disorder” refers to conditions that affect the quality, timing, and duration of sleep. Following the publishing of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders – Third Edition (ICSD-3) from joint efforts of major international sleep societies, our knowledge of sleep health has drastically evolved over the past decades.\nHundreds of sleep disorders have been identified. However, most of them can be characterised by signs such as having trouble falling or staying asleep, difficulty staying awake during the day, imbalances in the circadian rhythm, and being prone to unusual behaviours that disrupt sleep.\nIt is quite common for people to have trouble falling asleep easily or getting quality sleep throughout the night. We typically recover from these occurrences within a short period of time. However, recurring sleep problems should be addressed as they can be symptoms of underlying health conditions.\nWhat are the different types of sleep disorders? Sleep Apnea\nSleep apnea is a common chronic sleep disorder characterised by recurring episodes of complete or partial upper airway blockage during sleep, resulting in a decrease in blood oxygen levels and sleep fragmentation.\nThese temporary breathing lapses often lead to choking or gasping for air. Heavy snoring is a common symptom of this sleep disorder. Many cases of sleep apnea may be classified into:\nObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)– Caused by a physical obstruction that blocks the upper airway. Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)– When the brain stops sending signals to the muscles that control breathing, CSA leads to choking episodes during the night.\nSleep apnea leads to deteriorated sleep quality. As with other sleep disorders, it causes excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, as well as various cognitive impairments and lower work performance. Lack of sleep is directly associated with health so it comes as no surprise that sleep apnea has been tied to diverse health risk factors such as stroke, heart attack, heart diseases, and hypertension.\nDespite its seriousness, sleep apnea is often undetected. Early recognition is vital for appropriate therapy methods to be determined. Potential treatment of sleep apnea includes lifestyle changes (i.e., losing weight, quitting smoking), maintaining a side sleeping position, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines to keep the airways open during sleep.\nInsomnia\nAccording to studies, about 10-30% of adults have some form of insomnia. It is the most common sleep disorder which refers to persistent difficulty falling or remaining asleep. Insomnia can be divided into different types, but they may occur together or separately:\nOnset Insomnia– Difficulty in falling asleep Maintenance Insomnia– Difficulty in staying asleep\nInsomnia has numerous potential contributing factors and symptoms, but its diagnosis is centralised on two essential components: sleep difficulties that occur despite having opportunities for normal sleep, and daytime impairment which directly results from poor sleep quality.\nTo be diagnosed with chronic insomnia and separate the condition from other temporary sleep problems, you must experience the said symptoms at least three times each week and for at least three months.\nEnvironmental (i.e, exposure to “screen” devices like computers, working late-night shifts) and physiological (i.e, chronic pain, restless leg syndrome, heart, and lung diseases) factors can play a role in triggering insomnia symptoms.\nHowever, its most common trigger is psychological factors such as depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, excessive worrying. All these lead to an increase in heart rate, blood flow, brain activity, and release of stress hormones, which make it difficult to fall or stay asleep.\nThere are a variety of treatments for insomnia including medication, psychotherapy, or behavioural therapy.\nParasomnias\nParasomnias refer to unusual behaviours that people experience before falling asleep, while sleeping, or during the period between sleep and wakefulness. The nature of parasomnia episodes varies considerably in character, severity, and frequency.\nHistorically, parasomnias were considered a sign of psychopathology. However, modern research argues that this sleep disorder occurs as the brain transitions in and out of sleep, as well as between rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep cycles. Parasomnias are more common in children, but they can occur across different age groups.\nParasomnias can generally be categorised into the following groups:\nNREM-Related Parasomnias– NREM sleep constitutes the first stage of your sleep cycle. The most common instances of NREM-related parasomnias are incomplete awakening, limited responsiveness to people attempting to wake the sleeper, limited memory during the episode, sleepwalking, and night terrors. REM-Related Parasomnias– REM sleep occurs following the first four stages of NREM sleep. This sleeping disorder is characterised by unusual vocalisations or movements often as a reaction to a dream, recurrent isolated sleep paralysis, and vivid nightmare disorder. Other Parasomnias– The “other” category for parasomnias is dedicated to activities that occur during the transition between sleep or wakefulness, or during NREM/REM sleep. It is characterised by exploding head syndrome, sleep-related hallucinations, and sleep enuresis (bed-wetting).\nParasomnias are more common in children than adults, but cases have been recorded across different age groups.\nSleep Paralysis\nSleep paralysis is a sleep disorder that occurs during the REM sleep stage. During REM sleep, our body is paralyzed. This means we lose control of the voluntary muscles while involuntary muscles that control automatic responses like breathing continue to function.\nWhen you wake and return to consciousness, your brain normally releases the body from paralysis. However, in the case of sleep paralysis, this response may be prolonged into the state of wakefulness. This results in an inability to move your body, eyelids, and even your mouth.\nWithin a few minutes, the paralysis should cease and body control should be regained. While sleep paralysis does not pose any worrying risks, recurring sleep paralysis may need medical help.\nPeriodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)\nPeriodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a rare sleep disorder characterised by periodic repetitive movements of the legs and feet during sleep. In some cases, PLMD can also affect the arms. It affects about 4% to 11% of the population. PLMD disrupts sleep, leading to daytime sleepiness and fatigue.\nTreatment for PLMD may include a mix of lifestyle changes and medication, depending on the severity of symptoms. People who have PLMD may live undiagnosed for a long time because of failing to notice how it affects their sleep quality. Oftentimes, people seek treatment for this sleep disorder after the symptoms begin to interfere with their daily lives.\nNarcolepsy\nNarcolepsy is caused by abnormalities in the central nervous system. This autoimmune disease is characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness with sudden sleep lapses lasting 10-15 minutes at inappropriate moments (i.e, while playing sports or having conversations.\nThere is no known cure for narcolepsy, but medications and behavioural treatments such as taking short midday naps and practising good sleep habits help people cope with the symptoms.\nCircadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder\nPeople function on a 24-hour biological clock synchronised with bodily hormone production and natural light and darkness. Collectively, these sleep cycles make up the circadian rhythm.\nCircadian rhythm sleep disorder is tied to dysfunctions or misalignments with the body’s internal clock. It occurs when your sleep-wake cycle interferes with daily activities.\nExamples that trigger this disorder include:\nJet lag Delayed and advanced sleep-wake disorder Irregular sleep-wake rhythm disorder Shift work disorder.\nWhile symptoms for circadian rhythm sleep disorder can vary, most cause excessive daytime sleepiness and tiredness. Insomnia is also another common problem associated with this sleep disorder.\nThe treatment for a circadian rhythm sleep disorder may include melatonin supplements and optimising sleep environment.\nKey Takeaway\nThe effects of sleep disorders can be highly disruptive for gaining a good quality of life. This being said, do not hesitate to communicate with your doctor to find better ways to get better sleep. Seek professional medical treatment if you think your sleep disorders are disrupting your everyday productivity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8426243662834167}
+{"content": "News & Resources\nNovember 16, 2020If you’ve been injured due to a defective product, then Florida law may entitle you to sue and recover significant damages. Bringing a product defect lawsuit can be quite a challenge, however, as manufacturers tend to have significant resources at their disposal — this is especially true with respect to medical device manufacturers.\nSeptember 30, 2020If you’ve been injured in a car accident due to the actions of a drunk driver, then Florida law may entitle you to significant damages. Oftentimes, however, injured plaintiffs may not realize the unique issues and potential of a drunk driving accident case.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8702620267868042}
+{"content": "Access to clean water remains a major issue in the COVID-19 pandemic\nAs the world continues to grapple with the most devastating public health crises in modern history, the San Joaquin Valley has been hit particularly hard, resulting in mass disarray. Small rural regions and underserved communities are now experiencing threefold the challenges that existed prior to the pandemic.\nPre-pandemic life for the average family in the Valley was already marred with an unemployment rate above the national average, inadequate access to clean water as well as limited health-care services.\nFast forward to 2020: 4.5 million Californians have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March. So you may ask, how’s the Valley doing? Unfortunately, all the pre-pandemic challenges still apply with regard to clean water and jobs, and now our most basic human needs are undergoing additional threats.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9111000895500183}
+{"content": "WHO has not published any report stating vegetarians would not get infected with the coronavirus.\nA post had gone viral, in which WHO Representative Gauden Galea portrayed as stating that there might be a chance of COVID-19 infection as long as people eat meat. Later, the statement circulated, claiming that according to a WHO report, no vegetarian in the world has been found to have coronavirus.\nWHO directed the people to have nutritious, fresh, and unprocessed foods every day during the COVID-19 outbreak. Some nutritious food items that include vegetarian and non-vegetarian has been listed out by WHO and advised to drink enough water every day. It also mentioned that people who eat a well-balanced diet would be healthier with more robust immune systems and at a lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases.\nThe 6-second-video had been cut out from a 3-minute longer video report, which was published by CNN. Therefore, Galea did not advise against the consumption of meat, but his statement is in the context of exotic meat.\nHence, WHO has not released an advisory to the public claiming that vegetarians are not affected by a coronavirus.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6780697107315063}
+{"content": "Antibacterial soap: Can be use to clean any wound or injury. Nasal sprays: Saline nasal spray and pediatric nasal sprays (Little Noses) can be given in puppies and dogs to alleviate dryness and nasal congestion associated with a cold.\nHow can I clear my dog’s nose?\nThe use of a\nhumidifier, a vaporizer, or the steam from a hot shower may help your dog breathe more easily. Gently wipe nasal discharge from your dog’s nostrils with a soft damp towel. What nasal spray is safe for dogs?\nCommon nasal sprays for dogs containing corticosteroids include\nFlonase or Nasonex. If considering using either, speak to your veterinarian before treatment. The nasal spray may be administered when you notice any respiratory allergic reactions in your dog. Can dogs get things stuck in their nose?\nA nose in full sniff exerts a powerful pull on small objects that are then sucked up into the nasal cavity. Hopefully, a few vigorous sneezes will eject it straight out again, but\nsometimes objects become stuck. The signs include frantic pawing at the nose, sneezing and eventually a discharge from just 1 nostril. Why does my dog have mucus coming out of his nose?\nA nose discharge of mucus or pus could indicate your dog has\na bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. Additional signs of an infection might include a bad odor, a nosebleed, and coughing or choking resulting from post-nasal drip. What is the best antacid for dogs? Pepcid (famotidine): If your pet has issues with stomach acid build-up, gastric ulcers, or other stomach- or GI-related issues, many veterinarians recommend this. Which nasal spray is best? 3) What’s the best steroid nasal spray for congestion? Budesonide (e.g., Rhinocort, Rhinocort Aqua) Triamcinolone (e.g., Nasacort, Nasacort AQ) Ciclesonide (e.g., Zetonna, Omnaris) Flunisolide (e.g., Nasarel, Aerospan) Fluticasone (e.g., Flonase, Veramyst, Xhance) Beclomethasone (e.g., QNASL, Beconase QA) Is saline healthy for dogs?\nGenerally,\nsaline spray is non-irritating but, again, may annoy the dog when you are trying to administer it, she adds.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5793070793151855}
+{"content": "Has the epidemic of allergic contact dermatitis due to methylisothiazolinone reached its peak?\nZ. C. Venables, J. F. Bourke, D. A. Buckley, F. Campbell, M. M.U. Chowdhury, S. Abdul-Ghaffar, C. Green, C. R. Holden, J. McFadden, D. Orton, R. A. Sabroe, J. Sansom, N. M. Stone, S. H. Wakelin, S. M. Wilkinson, G. A. Johnston\n* *Corresponding author for this work\nResearch output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7083272933959961}
+{"content": "StraitsX, a Singapore-based digital assets platform, announced that it has surpassed the S$2 billion mark in digital assets-related transactions on its payment platform in 2021 alone.\nLicensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for e-money issuance, StraitsX is Southeast Asia’s pioneering digital assets platform developed by Xfers.\nAymeric Salley, Head of StraitsX, said the growth in transactions shows that investors are increasingly exploring digital assets as an alternative form of investment that offers liquidity and returns.\nRecently, StraitsX has been shortlisted in the MAS Global CBDC Challenge together with its partner SEBA Bank to explore innovative retail CBDC solutions to enhance payment efficiencies.\nSalley said they intend to intensify their efforts working hand-in-hand with both regulators and digital assets market participants to enable such transformation.\nStraitsX also announced the unveiling of its new platform and identity, which feature a redesigned and streamlined user interface to enable faster and more efficient navigation.\nThe StraitsX platform enables individual users to transfer, mint, and redeem XSGD with a connected bank account, in addition to spending their XSGD with various digital asset platforms.\nBusinesses can also leverage APIs to collect, disburse and reconcile funds from their end-users. StraitsX currently supports over 10 digital asset platforms in Singapore through its API solution.\nSalley explained that with the increase of user adoption towards access to digital assets, they feel that they can better serve this market by separating StraitsX as a standalone brand dedicated to accelerating access to digital assets in Southeast Asia.\nThis brand update aims to improve user experience and better communicate our mission to bring access to digital assets in Southeast Asia.\nThe new StraitsX brand logo depicts a strait, which is defined as a narrow passage of water connecting two bodies of water. Similar to a strait, StraitsX aims to connect the existing fiat-based financial system to a blockchain-based financial system, through its services and the StraitsX stablecoins.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7966957688331604}
+{"content": "This week's series addresses how to ensure your wedding process is as smooth, seamless and happy as possible.\nPlanning a wedding is no small responsibility. When you factor in the cost, the countless moving parts and the hundreds of decisions large and small, the idea of running off to a Las Vegas chapel becomes more appealing by the second.\nWhile wedding planning can tax you physically, financially and emotionally, it doesn't have to be a stressful experience. If you get started early, make informed decisions, and break the process down into smaller achievable goals, the journey can be nearly as enjoyable as the destination.\nThis week, we're going to help you plan and plot that journey. We're going to help you navigate every step of the wedding planning process, so you can feel confident about assuming this responsibility.\nWe'll talk about basics like formulating a wedding budget and how to prioritize your expenses. We'll teach you some of the most useful tricks and tips you can use to lower costs without cutting corners.\nIf you haven't settled on the type of wedding celebration you'd like, we'll provide you with an overview of some of the most popular options -- everything from \"traditional with a twist\" to a one-of-a-kind \"kitschy wedding celebration.\"\nWe'll touch on honeymoons, too, by outlining alternatives for every budget and inclination. Whether you prefer the traditional island resort or a more singular experience, we've got ideas for you to consider.\nFinally, no wedding prep series would be complete without a comprehensive, step-by-step chronological wedding planning checklist. Our list will help you know what to do and when to do it on a month-by-month basis.\nWeddings are one of the most significant events most of us will experience. It's a milestone and a major life transition. It's a pure expression of love and a gesture of optimism toward a shared future.\nIt can also, however, be quite intimidating. The stakes are high, and the amount of preparation required is deep.\nWe hope you'll use the information in this week's series to ensure your wedding process is as smooth, seamless and happy as possible.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7955132126808167}
+{"content": "The design of a successful casino restaurant must be unique while offering luxurious comfort to guests. Casino is a word that evokes a sense of elegance and pleasure, defining guest expectations of opulent entertainment. A good casino restaurant design is one that considers these guest expectations while striving to optimize profits.\nModern casino restaurants represent the best of today’s professional interior designs. Contemporary casino design is innovative and artistic, providing guests with a memorable experience. Bringing to life these stunning designs requires the skills and knowledge of experienced professional designers\nmega888 apk.\nCustomers visiting casinos expect an experience of escape, comfort and relaxation. Achieving this experience requires bringing together a masterful blend of styles and materials. Some of the world’s best restaurant designs include features of the Blackpool design, including symbolic elements and Indian architectural styles. American-style luxe steak house restaurants offer a wide range of fine bistro menus in beautiful environments suited to intimate dinners and private events. Carefully selected elements such as lighting, texture and color should complement the design styles and be skillfully placed to create a beautiful ambiance that stimulates the senses. A successful design uses a dynamic combination of materials and styles to create a vibrant, appealing atmosphere that entices guests to return often.\nIn addition to providing guests with an enjoyable experience within an inviting environment, casino restaurants must be suited to the needs of the regional population. The design should focus on the local culture and the preferences of the people. For example, Sydney is a city known for its romantic, adventurous atmosphere. A casino restaurant located in Sydney must be designed to perfectly meet the needs and expectations of local residents and visitors, creating a memorable atmosphere that enhances their experience of the city.\nA well-crafted restaurant design that complements the local culture enhances guests’ enjoyment of the dining experience and entices them to return. This concept applies not only to the city in which a casino restaurant is located, but also to the more intimate setting of the casino. While casinos and their restaurants are separate entities, the casino restaurant should be designed so that it blends with the environment of the casino. The casino restaurant’s design should create a pleasant, seamless experience for casino visitors.\nCreating such effective designs is a complex process. When developing designs for casino restaurants, designers must consider owners’ tastes and preferences, costs and efficiency. Additionally, the design plan must adhere to local building codes while addressing consumer demands and environmental concerns. These factors require that designers develop ground breaking solutions to achieve the goal of creating timeless designs that provide guests with rich, memorable dining experiences.\nA successful casino restaurant design creates a welcoming, appealing atmosphere that draws guests and provides a memorable experience. Creating an effective design requires the specialized skills and experience of a design professional. Owners and designers share the goal of creating a design that draws customers and leads to long-term popularity and profits. Hiring a professional designer is a worthwhile investment that provides the key to a restaurant’s lasting success.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7864278554916382}
+{"content": "U.S. names North Korea as a main culprit in ransomware attacksThe U.S. Treasury on Tuesday issued an updated advisory highlighting the risks associated with ransomware payments, while naming North Korea as one of the main culprits behind such attacks.\nThe notice follows advisories from the U.S. Treasury issued in 2019 and 2020, which identified malicious cyber activities conducted by the North to collect intelligence, compromise defense systems and generate revenue.\nThe Tuesday advisory issued by the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), directed towards companies which facilitate payments on behalf of victims of ransomware, warned that such businesses could risk violating Treasury sanctions, in addition to encouraging further ransomware attacks.\nRansomware refers to malicious software installed on target computers designed to block access to a computer system or data, often by encrypting data or programs on information technology systems to extort ransom payments from victims in exchange for decrypting the information and restoring access to systems or data.\nIn some cases, in addition to the attack, cyber actors threaten to publicly disclose sensitive files. The cyber actors then demand a ransomware payment, usually through virtual currency, in exchange for a key to decrypt the files and restore access to systems or data.\nThe advisory named North Korea as the likely sponsor behind the 2017 WannaCry 2.0 ransomware, which infected approximately 300,000 computers in at least 150 countries. This attack was linked to the Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal organization backed by North Korea.\nVictims of the WannaCry ransomware attack included Boeing, Honda, FedEx and the National Health Services of both England and Scotland.\nWhile the Treasury's advisory does not carry the force of law, it makes clear that companies that facilitate payments from victims of ransomware to cyber-criminal organizations risk violating U.S. sanctions on the state entities behind the attacks.\n\"U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions, directly or indirectly, with individuals or entities on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, other blocked persons, and those covered by comprehensive country or region embargoes,\" the advisory said.\nThe Treasury also warned that victims of ransomware attacks are encouraged to cooperate with U.S. investigative authorities, and that timely reporting and voluntary self-disclosure would be a mitigating factor in any response from the authorities.\n\"In the case of ransomware payments that may have a sanctions nexus, OFAC will consider a company's self-initiated and complete report of a ransomware attack to law enforcement or other relevant U.S. government agencies,\" the advisory said.\nBY MICHAEL LEE [lee.junhyuk@joongang.co.kr]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9668318629264832}
+{"content": "The utility is also recommending adjustments in the residential rate design that will mean some customers will see increases in their bills and others will see reductions. Additionally, Austin Energy is recommending eliminating the difference between summer and winter rates.\nKeep reading at Austin Monitor.\nIs a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6416293382644653}
+{"content": "The income and cash flow dynamics of self-employed individuals are different from those of salaried individuals. Self-employed individuals have lower income certainty than salaried employees. In addition to this, they also have to make arrangements for social, health and retirement security on their own.\nFollowing these financial tips can help self-employed individuals achieve financial freedom:\n1. Build and maintain sufficient emergency fund to cope up with financial exigencies\nSalaried individuals are often advised to maintain an emergency fund large enough to meet unavoidable expenses for at least six months. Self-employed individuals should aim at maintaining comparatively larger corpus, at least for nine to twelve months, due to higher income uncertainty. Without an adequate emergency fund in place, any unforeseen financial emergency may force you to avail costlier loans or liquidate investments earmarked for crucial financial goals.\nPark your emergency fund in highly liquid instruments like high-yield savings accounts or high-yield fixed deposit accounts to ensure instant access.\n2. Purchase adequate term insurance to act as replacement income for your dependents\nThe primary purpose of purchasing a life insurance policy is to provide a replacement income to your dependents in the situation of your unfortunate demise. You should ideally purchase a life insurance cover equalling at least 15 times your annual income. The best instrument to purchase such large life covers at lower premium is a term insurance plan. A term plan will not only help your family meet their regular living expenses, but also achieve crucial financial goals like your child’s higher education or marriage expenses.\n3. Purchase adequate health insurance policy to meet rising medical costs\nSteep rise in private sector medical expenses highlights the importance of purchasing an adequate health insurance policy. Without a health insurance cover, a single incident of hospitalization can risk your life-long savings. Moreover, as the self-employed are devoid of employer group health policies unlike their salaried counterparts, buying an adequate health cover becomes even more important for them. Self-employed individuals should purchase family floater plans to cover themselves, parents, spouse and wards at a much lower premium.\n4. Create a financial plan to attain your crucial financial goals\nFinancial planning helps devise money management strategy for achieving various financial goals depending on your risk appetite, investment horizon and cash flow. Apart from providing a direction to your investments, financial planning also helps in implementing an appropriate asset allocation strategy for your investment.\nSelf-employed individuals should first estimate the amount required to fulfil each of their crucial financial goals, a presumed rate of returns, an assumed inflation rate and investment horizon left to attain such goals. They should then use SIP calculators for estimating monthly investments required for attaining those financial goals.\n5. Start investing early to achieve your post-retirement corpus\nAbsence of employee provident fund (EPF) and other pension benefits make it important for self-employed individuals to form their own post-retirement corpus. However, most investors, especially the younger ones, usually tend to procrastinate investments for their post-retirement life. Instead, they prioritise more immediate financial goals like accumulating funds for vacations, arranging down payment for home loan or car loan, etc. Avoiding early investment for building retirement corpus would either result in an insufficient corpus or lead to excessive financial strain during later life phase for building sufficient corpus within a shorter time span.\nBegin the process by using online retirement calculators to figure out monthly contributions needed for building retirement corpus. As retirement planning is a long-term financial goal that spans over a decade, begin investing your monthly contribution in equity funds through SIPs. Equity being an asset class can beat fixed income instruments and other asset classes by a wide margin over the long term. Once you are 2 to 3 years away from your retirement age, estimate your expected monthly expenditures post-retirement. Then, activate Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) in equity funds to automatically transfer the amount to debt funds at monthly intervals. Doing so will consolidate your capital gains from equity funds and reduce the market risk to your retirement corpus while leaving you with enough equity exposure for future growth and longevity of your retirement corpus.\n6. Use credit card to form your credit score\nThose having a credit score of 750 and above have higher chances of loan and credit card approval. Many lenders also started offering preferential interest rate to those having a higher credit score. As there cannot be a credit score without having a credit history, self-employed individuals without any credit history can build their credit score by using their credit cards in a disciplined manner. Transactions made through credit cards are similar to availing loans and thus, are reported to the credit bureaus. Credit bureaus use these transactions to calculate your credit score.\nSelf-employed individuals denied credit cards due to inadequate income, unserviceable locations, etc can avail secured credit cards to build credit score.\n(By Gaurav Aggarwal, Senior Director, Paisabazaar.com)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6626659631729126}
+{"content": "/Production Line Setup /Industrial Maintenance\nMES is specialized in varnishing-, lamination-, printing- and finishing machinery in plastics-, packaging- and textile industry. The maintenance for these sectors of industry with a comprehensive, long-term approach is part of our core competences.\nChoose the second option and avoid maintenance costs as well as missed sales proceeds. Long-term maintenance targets will support the production targets!\nThe continuous and consequent collection and analysis of data will result in a\nmedium- and long-term benefit by way of key figures in maintenance.\nHow cost-intensive and cost-optimized the maintenance strategy chosen is, can only be reliably analysed and controlled through the introduction of the correct key figures.\nIf key figures are selected carefully, these will make the company structures, processes and company development transparent.\nIn accordance with VDI 2893, key figures are thus an indispensable component of a maintenance process. In the field, however, a set of 16 parameters is fully sufficient as a range of key figures!\nThe Balanced Score Card Model (BSC) can be used to generate the key figures enabling the multi-dimensional measurement of the overall maintenance performance.\nThe optimum maintenance strategy will always be positioned in the area of tension in practical operation between:\nWe recommend a product-oriented maintenance, because this way the maintenance targets will support your production targets!\nThomas Steinwachs\nHead of Service", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.853813648223877}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIntensive longitudinal data in the behavioral sciences are often noisy, multivariate in nature, and may involve multiple units undergoing regime switches by showing discontinuities interspersed with continuous dynamics. Despite increasing interest in using linear and nonlinear differential/difference equation models with regime switches, there has been a scarcity of software packages that are fast and freely accessible. We have created an R package called dynr that can handle a broad class of linear and nonlinear discrete-and continuous-time models, with regime-switching properties and linear Gaussian measurement functions, in C, while maintaining simple and easy-tolearn model specification functions in R. We present the mathematical and computational bases used by the dynr R package, and present two illustrative examples to demonstrate the unique features of dynr.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Statistics and Probability Numerical Analysis Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.808953583240509}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis study highlights the importance of electronic hybridizations in the FeO\n6 octahedral distortion, structural evolution, magnetization, oxidation state and atomic bonding covalency in multiferroic (Bi 1−xNd x)FeO 3 (x = 0–0.10) ceramics as the system approaches the morphotropic phase boundary (MPB). The Rietveld-refinement analysis reveals reductions of bismuth deficiency, oxygen vacancies, and nonpolar Bi 2Fe 4O 9 phase as Nd increases. The piezoresponse domain switching reveals a coexistence of polar ferroelectric rhombohedral and minor orthorhombic (nonpolar) phases. The piezoresponse ferroelectric polarization hysteresis loops are attributed to the reduced leaky conductivity in the Nd-doped compositions. The Fe K- and L 2,3-edges synchrotron X-ray absorptions suggest a mixture of Fe 3+ and Fe 4+ valence states and reduction of the FeO 6 octahedral distortion by the A-site Nd substitution. The oxygen K-edge synchrotron X-ray absorptions reveal that the hybridizations of the O 2p–Fe 3d and the O 2p–Bi 6sp orbitals were decreased with increasing Nd content. Keywords (BiNd)FeO ceramics O 2p–Fe 3d hybridization Phonon vibration Piezoresponse domain Rietveld refinement Synchrotron X-ray absorption", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7251249551773071}
+{"content": "Semiconductor nanocrystals are promising photocatalysts for a wide range of applications, ranging from alternative fuel generation to biomedical and environmental applications. This stems from their diverse properties, including flexible spectral tunability, stability, and photocatalytic efficiencies. Their functionality depends on the complex influence of multiple parameters, including their composition, dimensions, architecture, surface coating, and environmental conditions. A particularly promising direction for rapid adoption of these nanoparticles as photocatalysts is their ability to act as photoinitiators (PIs) for radical polymerization. Previous studies served to demonstrate the proof of concept for the use of quantum confined semiconductor nanocrystals as photoinitiators, coining the term Quantum PIs, and provided insights for their photocatalytic mechanism of action. However, these early reports suffered from low efficiencies while requiring purging with inert gases, use of additives, and irradiation by high light intensities with very long excitation durations, which limited their potential for real-life applications. The progress in nanocrystal syntheses and surface engineering has opened the way to the introduction of the next generation of Quantum PIs. Herein, we introduce the research area of nanocrystal photocatalysts, review their studies as Quantum PIs for radical polymerization, from suspension polymerization to novel printing, as well as in a new family of polymerization techniques, of reversible deactivation radical polymerization, and provide a forward-looking view for the challenges and prospects of this field.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8297694325447083}
+{"content": "Tanvi is a Project Coordinator working primarily with ANSIRH’s Alternative Provision of Medication Abortion team to evaluate the impact and feasibility of expanding access to medication abortion. Tanvi is extremely passionate about improving reproductive healthcare access and outcomes for marginalized populations both domestically and internationally. Before coming to UCSF she worked at Planned Parenthood and got a firsthand look at the unnecessary, often insurmountable, obstacles patients face while trying to access care and reclaim agency over their healthcare decisions and bodies. In 2021, Tanvi received her MS in Global Health from UCSF and her thesis focused on reproductive health decision making among newly married women in India during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nMarch 10, 2021\nGrossman D, Baba F, Kaller S, Biggs MA, Raifman S, Gurazada T, Rafie S, Averbach S, Meckstroth KR, Micks EA, Berry E, Raine-Bennett T, Creinin MD. Medication abortion with pharmacist dispensing of mifepristone. Obstetrics & Gynecology. March 2021; [Epub ahead of print].", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8123152256011963}
+{"content": "A balanced diet alone is never enough to meet all requirements of an elite sports horse. Just as elite sports people must eat a strict diet PLUS tailored supplements, so to do horses need additional supplements to meet their individual needs. Equine multi-vitamin supplements provide a selection of vitamins and minerals to bridge the gap and help ensure your horse gets the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals.\nPromotes healthy capillary strength and blood...$239.00\nWorld leading technically advanced iron and multi...$165.00\nThe most unique performance feed supplement...On Sale $267.00\nUltra-high potency – world leading - simply...$43.00\nMagnesium Oxide...$48.00\nReward your horse without disrupting healthy...$15.00\nReward your horse without disrupting healthy...$15.00\nKeepMESound nurtures and cares for joints,...$140.00\nNature's goodness packed into one special...From $98.00\nA cold-pressed flax seed oil with added Vitamin...From $98.00\nThe ultimate copper top-up with a multitude of...From $80.00\nAdd a boost of copper when needed. Use as a...$42.00\nA vitamin supplement containing essential B group...From $77.00\nWhen you need performance you need...$138.00\nFeed BackToForm when your horse loses that spark...$190.00", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6064929962158203}
+{"content": "Writing your CV\nA CV is an essential part of any job application. It's the first impression the employer has of you. It's your opportunity to put all of your skills, experience and qualifications in one place.\nOn average, an employer spends 8.1 seconds, reading your CV or application before they make a decision.\nA well-written CV could be the difference between getting an interview and not being considered for the role. There are some key pieces of information you should always include. And in total, your CV should be no more than two pages. The essentials are your personal details, a personal statement or profile, relevant key skills, work, experience, education, and qualifications, hobbies, and interests. And there are some things that you don't need to include. These are your religion, age, marital status, or health. These could all open you to discrimination.\nOnly certain health conditions must be declared. For example, if you take medication that prohibits you operating machinery. When it comes to your work personal details, keep it brief on what's necessary, include your name, a contact number and email address and show that your email is professional. Your profile file is the sales pitch placed at the beginning of a CV. This is a concise statement that highlights your key attributes or reasons for deciding to work in a particular field.\nIt is this area that you will want to tailor specifically to the job role you're applying for. When adding your skills, you should include information that is relevant to the job you're applying for. This is where you talk about, for example, the languages you speak and it packages you can use, think about your skills and what could be transferred to the role you're applying for. Your employment history needs to be in chronological order and include the company you worked for, your job title, start date and finished date.\nIf you're still working in that role, you can put present, you then have the opportunity to include a short and clear description of your role responsibilities and key achievements. Once you've included your employment, you need to add your education and qualifications. This is then followed by your hobbies and interests. These provide a more rounded picture of you and gives you something to talk about in the interview, especially if they're relevant to the job. For example, a blog you write, if you want to be a journalist. Only include interests and hobbies if they're relevant to the employer and don't make them up. Consider what they say about you.\nFinally references. You don't need to provide names of referees at this stage, maybe just say available on request, but make sure you have lined these up.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.570020854473114}
+{"content": "A delicious dietary approach to soothing psoriasis\nThe standard processed and refined American diet has been shown to contribute to and even exacerbate symptoms of psoriasis. If you are dealing with this complex condition,\nThe Psoriasis Diet Cookbook is filled with simple, stress-free recipes like Blueberry-Spinach Salad and Black Bean Burgers that allow you to reprioritize health and enjoy your food.\nEach recipe includes a label for quick reference, making menu selections and cooking easier.\nThe Psoriasis Diet Cookbook is based on maximizing whole, savory ingredients and minimizing the intake of triggering foods to restore gut health and reduce irritation. Use these delectable, anti-inflammatory techniques as a valuable tool in your toolbox for pacifying the symptoms of psoriasis.\nInside this soothing diet cookbook you'll find:\nDiscover one of the most powerful, yet simple, weapons in the fight against psoriasis-nutrition-with this informative cookbook.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9752511978149414}
+{"content": "PubMed 24658703 Referenced in Channelpedia wiki pages of: none Automatically associated channels: Kv10.1 Title: Brown fat determination and development from muscle precursor cells by novel action of bone morphogenetic protein 6. Authors: Ankur Sharma, Christine Huard, Cecile Vernochet, Daniel Ziemek, Kelly M Knowlton, Edyta Tyminski, Theresa Paradis, Ying Zhang, Jessica E C Jones, David von Schack, Christopher T Brown, Patrice M Milos, Anthony J Coyle, Frederic Tremblay, Robert V Martinez Journal, date & volume: PLoS ONE, 2014 , 9, e92608 PubMed link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24658703 Abstract Brown adipose tissue (BAT) plays a pivotal role in promoting energy expenditure by the virtue of uncoupling protein-1 (UCP-1) that differentiates BAT from its energy storing white adipose tissue (WAT) counterpart. The clinical implication of \"classical\" BAT (originates from Myf5 positive myoblastic lineage) or the \"beige\" fat (originates through trans-differentiation of WAT) activation in improving metabolic parameters is now becoming apparent. However, the inducers and endogenous molecular determinants that govern the lineage commitment and differentiation of classical BAT remain obscure. We report here that in the absence of any forced gene expression, stimulation with bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP6) induces brown fat differentiation from skeletal muscle precursor cells of murine and human origins. Through a comprehensive transcriptional profiling approach, we have discovered that two days of BMP6 stimulation in C2C12 myoblast cells is sufficient to induce genes characteristic of brown preadipocytes. This developmental switch is modulated in part by newly identified regulators, Optineurin (Optn) and Cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox2). Furthermore, pathway analyses using the Causal Reasoning Engine (CRE) identified additional potential causal drivers of this BMP6 induced commitment switch. Subsequent analyses to decipher key pathway that facilitates terminal differentiation of these BMP6 primed cells identified a key role for Insulin Like Growth Factor-1 Receptor (IGF-1R). Collectively these data highlight a therapeutically innovative role for BMP6 by providing a means to enhance the amount of myogenic lineage derived brown fat.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8392532467842102}
+{"content": "Example：10.1021/acsami.1c06204 or Chem. Rev., 2007, 107, 2411-2502\nThe Evaluation of Tau Deposition with [18F]PI-2620 by Using a Semiquantitative Method in Cognitively Normal Subjects and Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease. Molecular Imaging (IF4.488), Pub Date : 2021-07-09, DOI: 10.1155/2021/6640054 Attapon Jantarato,Sira Vachatimanont,Natphimol Boonkawin,Sukanya Yaset,Anchisa Kunawudhi,Chetsadaporn Promteangtrong,Jintana Assanasen,Nithi Mahanonda,Chanisa Chotipanich\nBackgroundSome studies have reported the effectiveness of [18F]PI-2620 as an effective tau-binding radiotracer; however, few reports have applied semiquantitative analysis to the tracer. Therefore, this study's aim was to perform a semiquantitative analysis of [18F]PI-2620 in individuals with normal cognition and patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).MethodsTwenty-six cognitively normal (CN) subjects, 7 patients with AD, and 36 patients with MCI were enrolled. A dynamic positron emission tomography (PET) scan was performed 30-75 min postinjection. PET and T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging scans were coregistered. The standardized uptake value ratio (SUVr) was used for semiquantitative analysis. The P-Mod software was applied to create volumes of interest. The ANOVA and post hoc Tukey HSD were used for statistical analysis.ResultsIn the AD group, the occipital lobe had a significantly higher mean SUVr (1.46 ± 0.57) than in the CN and MCI groups. Compared with the CN group, the AD group showed significantly higher mean SUVr in the fusiform gyrus (1.06 ± 0.09 vs. 1.49 ± 0.86), inferior temporal (1.07 ± 0.07 vs. 1.46 ± 0.08), parietal lobe, lingual gyrus, and precuneus regions. Similarly, the AD group demonstrated a higher mean SUVr than the MCI group in the precuneus, lingual, inferior temporal, fusiform, supramarginal, orbitofrontal, and superior temporal regions. The remaining observed regions, including the striatum, basal ganglia, thalamus, and white matter, showed a low SUVr across all groups with no statistically significant differences.ConclusionA significantly higher mean SUVr of [18F]PI-2620 was observed in the AD group; a significant area of the brain in the AD group demonstrated tau protein deposit in concordance with Braak Stages III-V, providing useful information to differentiate AD from CN and MCI. Moreover, the low SUVr in the deep striatum and thalamus could be useful for excluding primary tauopathies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7042295932769775}
+{"content": "Background: Acute surgical admission during weekends, with reduced staffing levels, has been associated with increased risk of mortality, but the effect of longer vacation/holiday periods has not been studied. We therefore examined early postoperative mortality in hip fracture patients admitted during weekends and holiday periods, compared with normal weekdays. Methods: Prospective, descriptive study in 600 consecutive hip fracture patients treated with a well-defined multimodal care plan, in a specialized hip fracture unit between September 2002 and July 2004. Patients were stratified according to admission on a weekday or during weekends/holiday periods. Results: were analysed with univariate and multivariate analyses. Results. Three hundred and thirty-two patients were admitted during weekdays, 118 during weekends and 150 during holiday periods. Both 5- and 30-day postoperative mortality were significantly higher in patients admitted during holiday periods than during weekends and weekdays, 8.0% vs 2.5% and 1.8%, respectively (P=0.01) and 19.3% vs 12.7% and 11.1%, respectively (P=0.05). In a multivariate analysis, admission during holiday periods was still a significant independent risk factor for both 5-day (4.34, 95% CI 1.74-10.8) and 30-day mortality (1.84, 95% CI 1.08-3.12). Conclusion: Staff reduction during holiday periods in units that care for acute surgical patients may adversely influence postoperative outcome. This may have important consequences both for outcome analysis of interventions and the planning of resource management in surgical units.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.718659520149231}
+{"content": "Following the successful launch of our inaugural virtual Annual Compliance Conference in 2020, we will return this year in a virtual format to deliver our cutting-edge insights and guidance on key global compliance issues, as businesses and enforcement agencies transition to a new post-pandemic global compliance and investigations landscape across five weeks from 6 September – 8 October.\nWelcome to our Virtual Global Trade Conference, a virtual offering for all our clients and friends worldwide. Baker McKenzie’s international trade compliance lawyers from around the world discussed the major developments impacting international trade. The sessions include trade policy, exports, sanctions, customs, China trade developments and trade developments.\nWe are pleased to invite you to our Virtual Global Trade Conference. In lieu of our annual conference in Bellevue, WA, we are excited to again provide a virtual offering available to all our clients and friends worldwide! The conference will be comprised of nine one-hour sessions over the course of three days.\nOn 11 June 2021, the Recast Dual-Use Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union as Regulation 2021/821. The Regulation, which comes into force on 9 September 2021, will replace the current Dual-Use Regulation introduced in 2009.\nOn 21 June 2021, the EU and UK announced coordinated sanctions against specified Belarusian individuals and entities. This follows the forced landing of a commercial aircraft in Belarus and subsequent detention of a Belarusian journalist, and suggests that the UK is continuing to align its sanctions regime with key allies following Brexit. The sanctions were further coordinated with the US and Canada.\nOn 21 June 2021, the UK and EU both announced further sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to Myanmar’s military regime.\nThe EU announced that it was imposing sanctions against an additional 8 individuals, 3 economic entities (Myanmar Gems Enterprise; Myanmar Timber Enterprise; and Forest Products Joint Venture Corporation Limited) and the War Veterans Organisation.\nOur 18th Annual Global Trade and Supply Chain Webinar Series entitled, “International Trade & Developments in a World Focused on Recovery & Renewal,” includes the latest international trade developments including updates on trade wars, trade agreement negotiations and key customs, export controls, sanctions developments, and foreign investment review regimes around the worlds.\nThe scope of the two Open General Export Licences (OGEL) for security items has been further refined and amendments to the OGELs were on 26 May 2021 published by the Department for International Trade in a Notice to Exporters. The updated OGELs permit the export of low-risk information security items that rely on encryption technologies listed in Schedule 1 to each OGEL.\nAs part of its updated 2020 Industrial Strategy, the EU Commission noted that the pandemic has highlighted the trading bloc’s technological and industrial strategy dependencies, which need to be analysed and addressed as part of Europe’s economic recovery.\nOn 10 May, the Council of the European Union adopted a revised version of the EU’s Dual-Use Regulation. Key changes include two new general export authorisations, stricter controls on cyber-surveillance and technical assistance, changes to the licensing framework, and provisions allowing for increased co-ordination between Member States.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9058221578598022}
+{"content": "The glossary includes definitions for commonly-used terms such as recycle, reverse logistics, and finite resources. It also explains the difference between virgin, non-virgin, and renewable materials, biological and technical cycles, and reuse, refurbishment, and remanufacturing.\nThe terms in the glossary can be applied to any sector of the economy.\nAccording the foundation, by establishing a common language, and defining terms that are often misunderstood, the aim is to make it easier for businesses, policymakers, and cities to align on what the circular economy is and how they can adopt truly circular models. It can be used to aid understanding within organisations, facilitate collaboration and conversations with others, and in reports, strategies, and communications materials.\nThe circular economy glossary was created in collaboration with IKEA, one of the foundation’s Strategic Partners.\nDominique Fularski, head of communications, circular business development, Inter IKEA Group, said, “Engaging in complex topics such as the circular economy can be made easier and more accessible by finding a shared language that provides a common starting point for discussion, learning, and collaboration. Our ambition with the foundation has been to level the playing field for the conversations and developments we are all undertaking in our efforts to transition into a circular economy mindset. We hope this will provide a solid reference point in the many aspects of anyone transitioning towards circularity.”\nCheck out the glossary at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation site.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.679925799369812}
+{"content": "The purpose of this study is to determine the size of your heart, to evaluate how well your heart is functioning or pumping and to assess the structure and function of the valves within the heart. A 2-D (or two-dimensional) echocardiogram is capable of displaying a cross-sectional “slice” of the beating heart, including the chambers, valves and the major blood vessels that exit from the left and right ventricle. A Doppler echocardiogram measures the speed and direction of the blood flow within the heart.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7472286224365234}
+{"content": "Deepfakes, cheapfakes, and memes, oh my!\nAll of these are types of\nsynthetic media, an umbrella term that covers all creation, manipulation, and modification of media, including video, photographs, and audio. Synthetic media has been around for decades, but with the development of more advanced technology, image manipulation has entered a new era of deception.\nThis week in Thing 5, as we explore examples of synthetic media, how it's created, and ways, both positive and negative, in which it is used, let's consider the following questions:\nHow is synthetic media similar to or different than traditional plagiarism? Are there elements of how we address the latter – in terms of recognition and verification – that could inform how we address the former? How would you suggest that we address synthetic media while still respecting the 1st Amendment? Is the debate on these issues robust enough? How do we tailor awareness-raising, training and/or education to each audience?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8605528473854065}
+{"content": "Objective: To develop a preliminary discriminative questionnaire for assessment of nonphysical aspects of the quality of life (QOL) of pet dogs and evaluate the questionnaire's content validity, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency. Study population: Owners of 120 dogs. Procedure: Each QOL question had 4 response options, representing descending levels of QOL that were equally weighted. A maximum of 38 items contributed to the QOL score. The questionnaire was administered by telephone to owners of dogs with appointments at a veterinary teaching hospital before the appointment. After the appointment, each dog was classified as sick or healthy by use of defined criteria; owners of healthy dogs had a second interview 3 to 4 weeks later. Test-retest reliability (kappa), internal consistency (Cronbach alpha), and respondents' comprehension were used as criteria for excluding an item. Results: There were 77 sick and 43 healthy dogs. Twenty-two QOL questions had significant kappa values (0.11 to 0.91). The Cronbach alpha values for 5 domains of QOL ranged from 0.45 to 0.61, indicating that the domains had moderate internal consistency (homogeneity). The initial pool of 38 items was reduced to 27. Conclusions and clinical relevance: The questionnaire was designed to complement veterinary assessment of dogs' physical health. The questionnaire may be a useful tool in making decisions regarding dogs' QOL.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6082645654678345}
+{"content": "Author(s): Muhammet BAHADIR\nThe purpose of this study was to analyze the temperature and precipitation trend changes in the Mediterranean Region with the Growth Curve and ARIMA model which are statistical methods used widely in determining future forecasts and trends. According to the trend analysis results, all stations revealed an increase in temperature and a decrease in precipitation. A strong increase in temperature was determined for Antalya, Kahramanmara and Isparta, while an increasing trend was determined for Adana, Mula and Hatay. The analyses carried out for precipitation revealed a strong decrease for Antalya, Adana, Mula and Hatay, while a decreasing trend was determined for Kahramanmara and Isparta. A region wide 15 year period (2010-2025) forecast for temperature showed an increasing trend between 0.4 and 0.7 °C, whereas the most significant decrease in precipitation determined for Mula was 78.1 mm and the lowest decrease foreseen for Kahramanmara was 22 mm. The probability that the regional climate will become influenced by a more arid and hot climate within the next 15 years is high. In this context, the coastal parts of the region will be more effected by these changes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9464052319526672}
+{"content": "National Energy Board Act Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. To this end, an expert panel was set up to conduct consultations that led to a report setting out the Panel’s recommendations being submitted to the Minister. The report, entitled Building Common Ground: A New Vision for Impact Assessment in Canada, was published on April 5, 2017. Comments may be submitted on the report until May 5, 2017. Legislative and regulatory amendments could then be tabled in late 2017 or early 2018.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8251495957374573}
+{"content": "Posted by Theosophical Ruminator under Social [6] Comments\nI saw a car the other day with a bumper sticker that read “celebrate every color.” On the one hand, this is a fine message since it attempts to treat all people equally. However, I find the concept of “celebrating color” to be troubling. Why should we celebrate the color of our skin? Why don’t we celebrate every eye color? What about every hair color? Why just skin?\nThere are all sorts of external differences between humans, but we don’t tend to form identity groups based on those. We come in a variety of hair colors and eye colors but we don’t group people by such things. We don’t identify with others because they have the same eye color as us. We don’t have government reports that distinguish the crime statistics of blondes versus brunettes.\n(more…)\nI have long been concerned by the modern, therapeutic view of forgiveness. On this view, forgiveness is primarily about ridding oneself of anger toward those who have hurt us, and this can be done completely independent of the sinner. He does not need to repent, and he does not need to know we have forgiven him.\nIn the paper linked at the end of this post, I argue that Biblical forgiveness is about restoring relationships that have been fractured by sin (Mt 5:24; 18:15; 2 Cor 5:19), not ridding ourselves of anger toward those who hurt us. Forgiveness is an act whereby we release the offender from his moral debt against us and choose to treat him as if he had never sinned. If we are no longer angry at our offender, but have not reconciled the relationship, then we have not forgiven. If we reconcile the relationship, however, treating our offender as we did prior to their sin, then true forgiveness has been achieved – even if we still feel anger toward them. Feelings typically follow actions, so our feelings of anger will typically subside as we begin to treat our offender in a loving way.\nForgiveness is not something that can be done from afar, privately affirming our forgiveness to God in prayer. Forgiveness is something we grant directly to our offender, letting him know that we agree to restore the relationship. Of course, this requires that the offender seek to restore the relationship through repentance for his sin. Biblical forgiveness is not automatic or unconditional. We can only forgive those who have repented of their sin (Matthew 18:15-35; Luke 17:3-4). If they do not repent, they cannot be forgiven. We may release our anger against them, choose to love them, and determine to live peaceably with them, but the relationship cannot be restored to its pre-sin state until they repent.\nForgiveness – The Misunderstood Virtue", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7523910403251648}
+{"content": "An analysis of the genomic features that distinguish conserved from species-specific circular RNAs reveals that the expansion of the downstream intron by insertion of retrotransposons stabilizes circular RNAs' production across 30+ millions years of evolution.\nFunctional analyses of in vitro fertilized, preimplanation human embryos reveal that the first lineage segregation depends on cell polarization signaling that is regulated by Phospholipase C (PLC) activity.\nPreimplantation screening of embryos using polygenic risk scores may substantially reduce risk for a given complex disease, but this effect depends on several quantifiable factors and raises significant ethical issues.\nGenetic and biochemical analyses reveal that two stem-cell-specific microRNAs control stem cell fate decisions between pluripotency and differentiation through repressing Ago2, a key component of the microRNA machinery.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9652342200279236}
+{"content": "The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, and before January 1, 2019, provide an exclusion from gross income for any amount received as a rebate, voucher, or other financial incentive issued by a local water agency or supplier for participation in a turf removal water conservation program.\nThis bill would extend the operation of those provisions to January 1, 2024.\nThis bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9817274808883667}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe need to belong has been proposed as the most basic need for human psychological well-being. Lack of belongingness has been associated with stress, anxiety and lack of esteem. Social and psychological functioning in the workplace has been linked to nurses interconnection with others and their perceptions of belongingness. Aim: To explore factors contributing to Malaysian nurses sense of belonging in the workplace.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998308420181274}
+{"content": "While previous work in comparing statistical significance tests for IR system evaluation have focused on paired data tests (e.g., for evaluating two systems using a common test collection), two-sample tests must be used when the reproducibility of IR experiments across different test collections must be examined. Using real runs and a test collection from the NTCIR-15 WWW-3 Task, the present study compares the properties of three two-sample significance tests for comparing two systems: Student's t-test (i.e., the classical parametric test), the Wilcoxon rank sum test (i.e., the classical nonparametric test), and the randomisation test (i.e., a population-free method that utilises modern computational power). In terms of the false positive rate (i.e., the chance of detecting a statistical significance even though the two samples of evaluation measure scores come from the same system), the three tests behave similarly, although the Wilcoxon rank sum test appears to be slightly more robust than the other two for very small topic set sizes (e.g., 10 topics each) with a large significance level (e.g., α=0.10). On the other hand, the t-test and the Wilcoxon rank sum test are very similar to each other from the following two viewpoints: \"How often do they both detect a nonexistent difference?\"and \"How often do they both overlook a true difference?\"Compared to the two classical significance tests, the randomisation test behaves markedly differently in terms of the above two viewpoints. Hence, we suggest that researchers should at least be aware of the above properties of the three two-sample tests when choosing from them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8314829468727112}
+{"content": "In June 2021, Mogilev State University (MSU) administration forced the resignations of three professors in apparent retaliation for their participation in nationwide protests against the re-election of Alexander Lukashenko and social media expression critical of the government.\nOn May 31, a certification commission at MSU, charged with reviewing faculty performance, finished their review process and subsequently asked three professors to resign. The three academics are Alexander Ageev, a professor of archeology and history of Belarus; Igor Sharukho, a professor of natural sciences; and Vitaly Evmenkov, an associate professor of journalism. Sharukho reported to\nNNBay that the commission focused on their public expression and social media posts rather than their academic work. All three resigned, per the commission’s order.\nProtests erupted across Belarus in 2020 following President Lukashenko’s re-election. International observers described the election as not being free or fair. Students and faculty, including Ageev, Sharukho, and Evmenkov, have been actively involved in the protests. On October 27, 2020, Lukashenko called for the expulsion of students and faculty participating in the protests.\nScholars at Risk is concerned about the termination of scholars, in apparent retaliation for the peaceful exercise of the rights to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly — conduct that is expressly protected under international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Belarus is a party. University authorities should refrain from retaliating against such conduct, so long as it is undertaken peacefully and responsibly. In addition to the harm to the immediate victim, politically motivated dismissals aimed at restricting or retaliating against such activity undermine academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and democratic society generally.\nSources: https://nn.by/?c=ar&i=274319 https://www.dw.com/ru/v-mogilevskom-gosudarstvennom-universitete-massovye-politicheskie-uvolnenija/a-57860542 https://euroradio.fm/ru/iz-mogilevskogo-universiteta-zastavili-uyti-3-belorusskoyazychnyh-prepodavateley?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5135034918785095}
+{"content": "The cloud is a vast network of remote servers which can be accessed via the Internet. The servers act differently. They can store data, run applications, or deliver specific services such as video streaming or email. Based on the specifications and the use cases, the cloud can be used in four different ways:\nPrivate cloud: The resources are shared internally within the organization, and the servers are hosted on-premise. This method is useful in case of mission-critical data. Public cloud: The resources are owned by a third-party cloud provider (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Compute Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure) Community cloud: The resources are shared between specific organizations such as governmental organizations. Hybrid cloud: A combination of public and private cloud infrastructure. This strategy can be useful for the businesses that have mission-critical data and also demand substantial computational power.\nNowadays cloud becomes a mainstream for many companies. Many organizations are already decided to migrate to the cloud. However, this process requires a well-designed planning and preparation. As a cloud-native company, Argodis can enable your organisation to facilotate this process into the cloud by building the necessary infrastructure, both on-premise, as well as using a hybrid approach. We decide together with our clients how to find the correct method for cloud infrastructure which meets your business requirements. Please, contact us to arrange for an initial consultation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5620869398117065}
+{"content": "The Canadian tax system has historically disincentivized First Nations People from filling taxes. This has led to their systematic exclusion from Federal welfare benefits. This exclusion can only be remedied through divorcing the welfare state from the tax system. The response to COVID-19 gives us clues on how to radically transform this racist system.\nPosts tagged as “First Nations”\nBill 1, passed in the middle of a pandemic, permits warrant-less arrest of anyone present at locations defined as essential infrastructure. Concerns have been raised by Indigenous, environmental and labour activists.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.888496458530426}
+{"content": "Duurzame ontwikkeling - Related Opinions Pages\nThe EESC underscores the potential key role of the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Delegated Regulation in creating a clear, coherent and comprehensive framework to highlight the ambitious development of a greener economy without lock-in effects. The taxonomy should build on technical criteria that clearly define the green investments that directly contribute to Europe's climate objectives.\nIn its own-initiative opinion, the EESC examines the extent to which existing EU company law currently serves as an \"expedient\" for the politically-desirable Green Deal and which gaps still need to be closed, in particular regarding corporate social responsibility obligations. The opinion aims at following-up on the European Commission's initiative on due diligence and broadening the debate on sustainable corporate governance interlinking the social, environmental and economic dimensions.\nEurope is going through a green and digital transformation and the European institutions are committed to ensuring that people remain centre-stage and that the economy works for them.\nSocial dialogue, at national and European level, plays a key role in shaping economic, labour and social policies that promote the upward convergence of living and working conditions across Member States. Growing globalised and interconnected economies have caused an evolution of social dialogue and require a common and coordinated approach at European level. European social dialogue is an inalienable component of the European social model and is enshrined in the Treaty, supported by EU legislation and recognised in the European Pillar of Social Rights. The EESC encourages the European social partners to exploit all of the potentialities the Treaty offers them to engage in negotiations to address the new topics and rapid changes in the labour market.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9524788856506348}
+{"content": "A strong in-house counsel resume is critical for lawyers seeking in-house jobs. Your resume and cover letter are typically your first opportunity to make a great impression with a potential employer. Taking the time to create an effective base legal resume – and then customizing it for specific jobs – is key to standing out in a crowded field. This applies to both resumes for entry-level in-house counsel jobs to resumes for General Counsel jobs.\n“Resumes matter, particularly for lawyers who are seeking highly sought-after in-house positions. A recruitment professional takes about five seconds to decide how to act upon your candidacy. Your resume should look clean and organized and provide easy-to-digest, compelling information to land you an interview…Each in-house counsel role requires considered thought for the content, highlights and formatting of your resume. For example, if you are handling corporate, M&A, securities, employment and governance work in your current role, and the role for which you are applying is more focused on general corporate and M&A work, then your resume should be tailored to emphasize that work and results achieved….You should style your summary and core competencies using language consistent with the job requirements, and in a way that non-lawyers who may be screening your resume will understand quickly to compare you with other applicants. If you have worked only in a law firm, and your resume contains prominent subheadings, it’s unnecessary to add a summary. The five tips below are general rules to consider when writing your resume for an in-house counsel position….”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7984341382980347}
+{"content": "Architects must balance the many needs of a local community when planning a public park design. There is much to consider when creating green spaces for individuals from multiple generations, diverse socioeconomic groups, races and ethnicities.\nPrioritizing inclusivity in design is a wise first step to encourage all to feel welcome in a public park. Listening to the community’s voice is also crucial in guiding and directing park design further. Consider these trends in modern park architecture to drive the creation of community green space.\nMake It Multipurpose\nThe public park must appeal to a multigenerational community, so designing with multiuse space in mind is wise. Flexibility is critical as planners determine the park layout.\nKeep in mind that most communities want space that will host a jam-packed schedule of regular programming for various sports leagues. One trend to note in active-use sports parks is the switch to artificial turf. Due to wear and tear issues in normal grass fields, this is a much more affordable option.\nProvide plenty of green space and shade to accommodate each generation’s needs for the park so older and younger generations have places to rest and play out of the sun. Having a shared green space brings the community together, allowing people to interact rather than stay apart.\nIncrease Accessibility\nArchitects must always consider accessibility when designing community parks so everyone can participate. However, it’s essential to take it a step further – often, those who are neurodiverse can feel overwhelmed in expansive green spaces or play environments.\nConsider dividing the playground portion of the park into\nWork With the Landscape\nSuccessful public parks\nConsider including ponds or streams to make the layout unique. The community will love a park that wholeheartedly embraces nature and utilizes it creatively.\nIncorporate Nature Trails\nAnother trend to watch is a switch from active to passive use parks. People like the idea of nature being the focus of their green space. Some community parks even have sections dedicated to woodland or prairie zones that focus on repairing damaged territory.\nIncorporate nature trails into the park to provide this natural feel. They will appeal to a broad audience – hikers, runners and even families. Children will enjoy engaging in unstructured play on the nature trails, exploring the variety of flora. These pathways will also heighten the area’s beauty and increase people’s pride in their community.\nEmbrace Sustainability\nPeople want sustainable options – in food choices, clothing and also their parks. Many urban parks are making a move to include rain gardens. These gardens effectively catch rainwater and naturally remove chemical runoff and sediments.\nConsider taking the idea of\nDesign for Dogs\nWhen designing a park, don’t forget our four-legged friends. In 2019,\nGive owners a chance to let their dogs off the leash, explore their surroundings and enjoy the greenery, too. Provide water stations, dog waste bags and disposal services for owners. Additionally, surround the dog park with trees to keep things lush and shaded. Owners and their dogs will appreciate the beauty year-round.\nTrends in Public Park Design\nWhen planning architectural design, appealing to a diverse range of visitors doesn’t make for an easy task. However, understanding the current trends in public park design help unpack this complex job – meeting people’s needs and assisting with the creation of community green spaces.\nAuthor\nEvelyn Long is the editor-in-chief of", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6254433393478394}
+{"content": "The role of cooperative societies in Kenya has been extensive and impressive. They range from agricultural and livestock cooperatives in rural areas to savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOS) in urban areas. They perform as an active organization to provide financial services, especially to the unbanked.\nThe majority of people, especially in rural areas, connect with SACCOS to access financial services. However, with the changing financial sector, user needs are constantly changing too. This drives SACCOS to respond to the rising market needs. Focussing on certain aspects, SACCOS can achieve better growth and enhance the user experience. We have tried to identify some factors that influence their performance.\nFactors affecting SACCOS performance Management– Management of services and funds can be a key indicator of the performance of SACCOS. If SACCOS can effectively manage the savings of their members and provide timely and affordable loans, they can be considered as better-performing cooperative societies. Flexibility– SACCOS are expected to be flexible while offering financial services to members. As per various surveys online, SACCOS tend to offer services quickly without needing much paperwork and long processes. This ensures that the members are getting services effectively and efficiently. Better flexibility may lead to better performance for SACCOS. Innovation– As the financial sector continues to evolve, innovation has become a necessity for all businesses, including financial institutions. Right innovation can help SACCOS boost their performance and offer better services to their members. It can also lead to cost savings, reduction in turnaround time and improved delivery of services. Read to know how innovation can help solve various challenges for financial institutions. Policies and compliance– Various laws and regulations implemented by the Kenyan government can impact the performance of SACCOS. They need to comply with these laws to be able to operate in a proper way. This may impact the performance of SACCOS to become compliant. How technology can help\nThe above mentioned are some of the many factors that impact the performance of SACCOS. These factors can lay a positive or negative impact on how SACCOS operate. Technology can play a crucial role in enabling SACCOS to perform better and enhance user experience. A survey was conducted in Nairobi in 2014 focusing on the effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption on SACCOS. The survey showed the adoption of ICT can help SACCOS improve financial performance.\nTechnology can help SACCOS innovate and meet the changing needs of users. They can improve how they work, bringing remarkable benefits to various tasks such as management of services, record keeping and more. It can open avenues for increased financial inclusion in Kenya by connecting people with mobile wallets.\nMoreover, it can bring the flexibility of adding or removing members, providing instant services, and adapting to the changing market needs.\nAt Wakandi, we aim to bring technology to the Kenyan informal sector and strengthen SACCOS with digital capabilities. We believe technology can help us build a cashless society for people and make them ready for the future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9087197780609131}
+{"content": "Clinical trials have become more complex and burdensome for participants. Despite this trend, there is something sites can do to help with one of the leading reasons patients fail to enroll or fail to stay enrolled in studies: provide immediate travel reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses and study visit milestone payments associated with the trial.\nBut how? Research sites today are busier than ever. Whether an academic medical center, hospital, or other type of research facility, the demands placed on clinical research study team members are extensive – recruiting patients, managing patient care, data collection, ongoing participant follow-up for protocol adherence and safety monitoring, and ensuring compliance with the protocol and regulations. These activities leave little time for identifying, vetting, and approving new and innovative business practices.\nThis guide focuses on important areas to evaluate when vetting a platform for clinical research participant reimbursement. These crucial elements will help ensure the system you select improves the participant experience without increasing the burden on site staff.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9387966394424438}
+{"content": "The Pre-brief\nA 36-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with emergency medical services for a sudden onset of shortness of breath and right-sided pleuritic chest pain. Her vital signs are Blood pressure 86/40, heart rate 137, respiratory rate 36, SpO2 86% on room air, and a temperature of 36.7 degrees Celsius.\nYour primary survey is as follows:\nAirway – Patent\nBreathing – Clearly tachypneic, speaking in 1 word sentences\nCirculation – Sweaty and pale\nDisability – Awake and restless\nYour physician colleague Is extrapolating the history from the paramedics while your respiratory therapist is performing a focused respiratory physical examination. You have seen this situation before and you think to yourself: “I think this is a pulmonary embolism. I also remember seeing point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a tool to help us with the diagnosis!”\nWhat is POCUS?\nVery briefly, POCUS is a handheld ultrasound where the images generated are performed by and interpreted by the clinician, all at the patient’s location (Moore & Copel, 2011). This is different from comprehensive ultrasound, which is a large machine that is usually operated in a dedicated radiology department and is meant to be comprehensive; POCUS is not meant to replace comprehensive ultrasound. In fact, POCUS is often viewed as an extension of the physical examination to increase diagnostic accuracy and support safer procedures (Moore & Copel, 2011). Some examples include:\nIs there pulmonary edema? Are there gallstones? Is there decreased inotropy? Is there myocardial valvular pathology? Is there a pneumothorax? Is there free fluid in the abdomen? Is there increased optic sheath diameter which suggests intracranial pressure? POCUS and the Nurse\nUnderstanding the utility and certain terminology of POCUS can help you, the Bedside Warrior, anticipate and plan patient care.\nBack to the Case Study\nAfter receiving report from the paramedics, your physician colleague collects their POCUS and immediately begins performing a focused cardiac exam. As the nurse leader, you hear the following statements from your physician colleague:\n“There’s a D Sign.”\nA D Sign on POCUS suggests right ventricular strain (Rola, 2014). The name comes from how the left ventricle looks on a POCUS image. The left ventricle is usually circular but, in the presence of a strained right ventricle which pushes on the intraventricular septum, the left ventricle shape look like a D. In our case study, a D Sign suggests right heart ventricular heart strain likely due to a pulmonary embolism. When you hear there is a D Sign for a patient with pulmonary embolism, be prepared for acute cor pulmonale, get your thrombolytics to the bedside (but you don’t have to mix them just yet), anticipate vasopressor support (some like vasopressin, some like noradrenaline), and prepare transfer equipment (you’re likely going to go on a road trip to a computed tomography scan, interventional radiology, a critical care unit or another facility).\nThe Debrief\nOne defining feature of the Resuscitationist is accurately predicting patient clinical trajectory; understanding how POCUS can be used and its application in the right clinical setting can help you anticipate the next steps in inpatient care.\nKey Points:\nPOCUS findings at the bedside can help nurses anticipate and predict patient care. Ask your colleague to communicate their POCUS findings to you. POCUS does not replace formal medical imaging; plan for road trips. References\nMoore, C. L., & Copel, J. A. (2011). Point-of-care ultrasonography.\nThe New England Journal of Medicine, 364(8), 749–57. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra0909487\nRola, P. (2014, May 14).\nWhat’s this sign?https://thinkingcriticalcare.com/tag/d-sign/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.65737384557724}
+{"content": "Congratulations to John Kang from NeuroErgonomics Lab on receiving the “Creativeness in Ergonomics (CE) Student of the Year” Award from the 2021 Applied Ergonomics Society! We are proud of your accomplishment!\nNews\nThrough the Outstanding Recent Alumni Awards, Virginia Tech Engineering honors recent alumni with impressive professional accomplishments throughout their careers. Mehta was recognized with the graduate award – read more here!\nNSF recently funded our Mind-Motor-Machine project collaboration with HFML lab on developing neural trust models of human-AV interactions. This project will promote the progress of science and advance the national health by advancing an understanding of human-automation trust. Specifically, the project will address the limitations of existing trust measures, model trust and driver behavior, and determine how autonomous vehicles that incorporate trust calibration models can influence dynamic trust and driving behavior.\nMore details on the project can be found at NSF\nLEARNER (Learning Environments with Augmentation and Robotics for Next-gen Emergency Responders) is a mixed-reality learning environment with physical, augmented and virtual reality components for users to learn to work effectively with nascent human augmentation technologies. This new learning environment will feature powered exoskeletons and head-worn augmented reality interfaces to augment responders’ physical and cognitive capabilities.\nThe new Aggie Challenge team will undertake R&D efforts to develop a wearable personalized closed-loop neurotechnology (using read and write brain imaging (fNIRS) and modulation (tDCS) techniques) aimed at effectively augmenting human performance in critical and complex environments. More here at N-HANCE\nThe NeuroErgonomics Lab received funding from NSF on developing and evaluating iPAL (Intelligent Pervasive Augmented reaLity therapy) for Opioid Use Disorder and Recovery. This project will develop intelligent Pervasive Augmented reaLity therapies (iPAL) – a technology-enabled OUD intervention that aims to help OUD sufferers manage their cravings to reduce their risk for relapse or overdose. iPAL integrates complementary psychotherapies (cognitive behavioral therapy and heart rate variability biofeedback) with immersive technologies (augmented and mixed reality) that will offer convenience, discretion in use, in the moment/real-time through personalized strategies. This work is poised to revolutionize how individuals learn, discover, create, and heal in the broader context of developing treatment strategies for those with OUD.\nYibo Zhu received the award for his work ““Exploring Neuroergonomic Fit of Passive Exoskeleton during Simulated Manual Material Handling Task”. Congrats Yibo!\nSponsored by CNA Insurance,\nthis award recognizes achievements in ergonomics application or research, including process improvement, education, applied instrumentation and product development as submitted for presentation in a poster or oral presentation at the Applied Ergonomics Conference. Sponsor: NASEM Overview: Traditionally, safety culture is measured with a lengthy annual employee survey. Survey methodology is fraught with limitations including low response rates, considerable time required to summarize and interpret data, and failure to capture meaningful changes between surveys. This project aims to develop and test field-friendly measurement tools, including experience sampling methodology and wearable devices; and to design, develop, and evaluate the value of a dashboard called EMPOWER (Evaluate, Measure, Promote Offshore Worker Engagement and Readiness). The EMPOWER dashboard will display worker psychological (safety culture) and physiological (lack of fatigue or readiness) data on an interactive interface that supervisors can access daily to support organizational decision making. The research team will evaluate the extent to which supervisors value and anticipate using such previously unavailable data in real time; as well as the data’s impact on hypothetical offshore scenario-based decision-making. Collaborators: Payne, Sasangohar\nWe are excited to welcome our newest PhD students! Learn more about them in “People”!\nOur lab is hosting a AggiE-Challenge UG team to develop a wearable neurotechnology to enhance performance in altered gravity environments! Interested UG students can contact Dr. Mehta for more details or read here: https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/aggie-challenge/courses/ENGR-491-524.html", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5353315472602844}
+{"content": "Commanding business growth with agile intelligent automation process.\nOur automation service ensures smart automation such as RPA, natural language processing, and virtual agents that help you increase performance and productivity in several ways. Regardless of the industry, intelligent automation solution services work on the self-learning processes that improve employees and customer satisfaction. Modern businesses often rely on ties and opening up new avenues of creativity. Being a top intelligent automation solution provider, we step in to ensure quality automation that drives business process optimization.\nYou may have achieved success through ad hoc automation, but most businesses have not managed these benefits across the business. Whether a lack of professional expertise or a simple vision from the top, automation investments are growing unattainable.\nThe next step will lead to driving a successful, company-wide strategy. This not only means enhancing AI systems but also creating new learning processes around them. Our Intelligent Cloud Managed Services in the USA offers a modern way of functioning, assisted by systemic transformation and continuous resilience.\nThe next phases will involve automating the business processes from one end to another, which implies an impossible set of AI capabilities combined with deep RPA functions. Our artificial intelligence and automation service undergo this phase where a single platform is enabled with all the necessary resources. The key is the native incorporation of core cognitive technologies while being AI-compatible at the same time.\nAutomation around intelligence aims to deliver a simple and easy AI platform that incorporates the new smart automation platform and integrated cognitive technologies in the industry. CSE team will see and evaluate all input and outputs in a full dashboard.\nLater on, it is about tailoring the AI-enabled tools for business users to choose AI platforms such as Google translation, Microsoft intention analysis, and sentiment analysis. Simultaneously, all Enterprise Automation users can simplify unstructured data processes with AI technologies like Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Fuzzy Logic, and Machine Learning (ML) without calling for data scientists, highly qualified specialists.\n– Language Processing\n– Automation Process Optimization\n– Business Process Refinements\n– Customized AI automation\n– Storage management", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5151719450950623}
+{"content": "To deal with demanding situations in our everyday lives, we all require a particular level of stress. However, if we stay in a highly stressful condition for an extended period, we can mentally and physically harm ourselves. Stress overloading can cause physical symptoms, including tension, headaches, fatigue, and dizziness. We cannot emphasize the importance of making time for relaxation enough.\nPause and Contemplate\nEven if you are under severe stress, you need to take time for yourself. These could be short moments where you concentrate on being present. You will have ample time to organize yourself within only 20 minutes, particularly if you are feeling an extreme amount of stress. According to a medical doctor at a renowned institution, pausing for twenty minutes every day can decrease anxiety symptoms up to 50%.\nKeep an eye out for these little stress-reduction zones you can establish for yourself, and you’ll instantly notice an overall mood boost. The possibilities are nearly limitless when it comes to creating moments.\nWhen riding in an elevator, do rhythmic breathing for three minutes Do a five-minute round of Solitaire on your phone without letting anything interrupt you. To relax the muscles and prepare for the day, take ten minutes in the morning to use an electric back massager. Wait in line by humming for two minutes until your turn is up.\nDoing your hobbies is another good way to use your time. For example, you might read a few chapters of a book, water your plants, or dance to your favorite tunes. Whether you include them, they still count to your overall time. Whatever you choose to do, make sure that you’re enjoying yourself to lift your spirits.\nBe Present\nInstead of letting your thoughts wander back to past issues, focus on the task at hand at these moments. You’ll find it tough to alleviate your anxiety if you try to re-live the past and future pressures in your life. Additionally, you could be dealing with a lot of stress and fatigue if you believe you have no time for meditation and breathing. You can do the downtime at a later time.\nWe Can’t Always Avoid Stress\nLearning how to deal with stress is vital, mainly because it’s inevitable. You will have to get better at relaxing to deal with stress effectively. This method offers you a calmer and brighter mind that enables you to concentrate, make decisions, remember information, and ensure positivism. Additionally, relaxation lowers your blood pressure, relaxes your muscles, and slows your heart rate.\nYou only become fully nourished when you are relaxed. This ensures that the nutrients from your meals are thoroughly absorbed, aiding digestion. You will have more efficient protection against sickness and infection by your immune system if you supply your body with enough nutrients and minerals.\nThe Benefits of Play\nNot only does play provide developmental advantages, but it is equally beneficial for everyone regardless of age. By playing, you reduce stress, connect to others and your environment, and enjoy life. You might also find work fun, joyful, and productive! You can have fun with your pet, family members, friends, or by yourself.\nHowever, if you want significant advantages, make sure to play with others while also limiting the sensory overload caused by digital devices. Play helps:\nImprove Relationships\nLetting people get together and have fun is beneficial since it fosters cooperation, compassion, understanding, and trust. Being in the mindset of “playing” does not require being actively engaged in an activity. An open and happy disposition might encourage you to calm down in stressful times. It also helps you meet new people, create new relationships, and break the ice when speaking to strangers.\nBoost Cognitive Function\nDoing challenging tasks, like playing chess, completing puzzles, or engaging in other stimulating activities, can promote brain health and prevent memory issues. The more opportunities you provide your loved ones to engage with you, the more you’ll have better mental health.\nMotivates the Mind and Boosts Creativity\nThe most excellent way to educate children is to include them in activities or play. The same principle applies to individuals of all ages. When you’re in a lighthearted and easygoing mindset, you have a greater chance of learning anything new. As well as inspiring your artistic thinking, this experience can help you adjust to diverse surroundings and tackle new challenges.\nRelaxation is critical to have when you’re at home, too. Many approaches are available for those who desire a stress-free lifestyle even with the hectic pace of daily life. Spend time doing things that make you more relaxed, whether it’s going for a stroll, listening to music, reading a book, taking a warm bath, or just talking to a friend. It gives you the means of taking care of yourself.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5613173246383667}
+{"content": "Micro- and nano-structures of cellulose from eggplant plant (Solanum melongena L) agricultural residue Authors / Editors Research Areas\nNo matching items found.\nPublication Details\nOutput type: Journal article\nUM6P affiliated Publication?: Yes\nAuthor list: Bahloul A., Kassab Z., El Bouchti M., Hannache H., Qaiss A.E.K., Oumam M., El Achaby M.\nPublisher: Elsevier: 12 months\nPublication year: 2021\nJournal: Carbohydrate Polymers (0144-8617)\nVolume number: 253\nISSN: 0144-8617\neISSN: 1879-1344\nLanguages: English (EN-GB)\nAbstract\nCurrently, agriculture sector produces enormous quantity of residues, creating severe environmental problems. These agricultural residues are rich in lignocellulosic fibers, making them sustainable sources to produce high added-value materials. This investigation aims to transform the eggplant plant residue (EPR) into purified cellulose microfibers (CMF) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). CMF with a yield of 54 %, diameter of 13.6 μm and crystallinity of 71 % were successfully obtained from raw EPR using alkali and bleaching treatments. By subjecting CMF to phosphoric and sulfuric acid hydrolysis, phosphorylated (P-CNC) and sulfated (S-CNC) were produced. P-CNC and S-CNC exhibited an aspect ratio of 89.4 and 74.2, zeta potential value of – 39.4 and – 28.7 mV, surface charge density of 116.7 and 218.2 mmol/kg cellulose and a crystallinity of 73 % and 80 %, respectively. Herein, the obtained cellulosic structures with excellent properties could be used in various applications, such as bio-derived fillers for polymer composites development.\nKeywords\nAcid hydrolysis, Agricultural residues, Cellulose microfibers, Cellulose nanocrystals, Eggplant\nDocuments\nNo matching items found.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5015321969985962}
+{"content": "A key to effectively managing supply chain risk is establishing a partnership and collaboration between all parties involved in the vendor risk management lifecycle. All too often, however, adversarial relationships and communication styles crop up and can impede progress and drive up costs for vendor assessments and risk management.\nIn this session, CORL Technologies shares their insights from collaborating with over 80,000 vendors and managing over 100 healthcare TPRM programs. We explore best practices that have been proven to drive efficiencies and reduce cost and risks by promoting better communication with vendors. Specifically, we provide guidance for:\n- Establishing effective relationships and processes with vendors Improving vendor response time for assessments Leveraging the power of existing data for vendor risk assessments Finding the best communication vehicle and assessment model calibrated to the vendor’s size and program maturity Managing and reporting on vendor risk remediation Coordinating legal requirements including SLAs and NDAs Soliciting feedback from vendors Workflow and process recommendations", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6836947798728943}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIn bacteria, the defense system deployed to counter oxidative stress is orchestrated by three transcriptional factors, SoxS, SoxR, and OxyR. Although the regulon that these factors control is known in many bacteria, similar data are not available for Klebsiella pneumoniae. To address this data gap, oxidative stress was artificially induced in K. pneumoniae MGH78578 using paraquat and the corresponding oxidative stress regulon recorded using transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq). The soxS gene was significantly induced during oxidative stress, and a knockout mutant was constructed to explore its functionality. The wild type and mutant were grown in the presence of paraquat and subjected to RNA-seq to elucidate the soxS regulon in K. pneumoniae MGH78578. Genes that are commonly regulated both in the oxidative stress and soxS regulons were identified and denoted as the oxidative SoxS regulon; these included a group of genes specifically regulated by SoxS. Efflux pump-encoding genes and global regulators were identified as part of this regulon. Consequently, the isogenic soxS mutant was found to exhibit a reduction in the minimum bactericidal concentration against tetracycline compared to that of the wild type. Impaired efflux activity, allowing tetracycline to be accumulated in the cytoplasm to bactericidal levels, was further evaluated using a tetraphenylphosphonium (TPP+) accumulation assay. The soxS mutant was also susceptible to tetracycline in vivo in a zebrafish embryo model. We conclude that the soxS gene could be considered a genetic target against which an inhibitor could be developed and used in combinatorial therapy to combat infections associated with multidrug-resistant K. pneumoniae.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9839544296264648}
+{"content": "A new study has revealed that age and body mass index or BMI affect the basal insulin needs for type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients.\nPhoto: Insulin Needs for Diabetes Patients | InStyleHealth\nThe research included 67 in-patients diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. While confined in hospital, they received diabetic-friendly meals and underwent basal insulin adjustments to maintain stable blood glucose levels. Bolus insulin doses before meals were likewise adjusted to manage blood glucose. The total daily insulin dose (TDD) and the percent of total daily basal insulin (TBD) to TDD (%TBD/TDD) were calculated.\nBased on the evaluation of the 3-day insulin requirements, it showed that the TDD was 33.0 units, while TBD was 7.0 units. The total bolus dose needed was 26.0 units. The resulting %TBD/TDD was 24.1%.\nResearchers conducted the Pearson’s and Spearman’s rank correlation analyses to identify factors linked to %TBD/TDD. They discovered that BMI was directly and significantly correlated with %TBD/TDD, while age at examination and at diabetes onset showed inverse correlations.\nBy using the multiple regression analysis eventually confirmed the significant and independent roles of BMI and age at examination in affecting %TBD/TDD. Diabetes duration and serum levels of C-peptides had no impacts.\nThere are study limitations, however, included in its retrospective and observational design, small study size, single-center data resource, and limited generalizability.\nAccording to researchers, it is important to set the %TBD/TDD on an individual basis while considering patient background characteristics, such as the BMI and age.\nFor complete and full details of the clinical research, you may click here.\nSource: J Diabetes Investig 2021;doi:10.1111/jdi.13547", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6509007215499878}
+{"content": "A lot of different financial branches, banks, investment businesses, and insurance companies are all government by financial rules. They safeguard the clients from financial dangers and fraud. However, they must be weighed against the necessity for capitalism to function properly. Democrats push for greater restrictions as a matter of policy. Republicans are known for favoring deregulation.\nImportance of the regulators\nConsumers are protected against financial fraud by regulations. Mortgages, credit cards, and other financial instruments that are immoral are among them. Effective government regulation keeps businesses from taking unnecessary risks. Some experts believe that stronger rules would have prevented Lehman Brothers from engaging in hazardous activity, preventing or limiting the financial crisis of 2008.\nMonopolies are prevented from gaining control and expanding their power. Monopolies that are unregulated are…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9733362197875977}
+{"content": "East Coast fever (ECF) in cattle is caused by the Apicomplexan protozoan Theileria parva, transmitted by the three-host tick Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. The African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is the natural host for T. parva but does not suffer disease, whereas ECF is often fatal in cattle. The genetic relationship between T. parva populations circulating in cattle and buffalo is poorly understood, and has not been studied in sympatric buffalo and cattle. The study aimed to determine the genetic diversity of T. parva populations in cattle and buffalo, in an area where livestock co-exist with buffalo adjacent to the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Three T. parva antigens (Tp1, Tp4 & Tp16) known to be recognized by CD8+ and CD4+ T cells in immunized cattle, were used to characterize genetic diversity in T. parva in cattle (n=126) and buffalo samples (n=22). Long read (PacBio) sequencing was used to generate full or near-full length allelic sequences. Patterns of diversity were similar across all three antigens, with allelic diversity being significantly greater in buffalo-derived parasites compared to cattle-derived (e.g. for Tp1 median cattle allele count was 9, and 81.5 for buffalo), with very few alleles shared between species (8 of 651 alleles were shared for Tp1). Most alleles were unique to buffalo with a smaller proportion unique to cattle (412 buffalo unique vs 231 cattle-unique for Tp1). There were indications of population substructuring, with one allelic cluster of Tp1 representing alleles found in both cattle and buffalo (including the TpM reference genome allele), and another containing predominantly only alleles deriving from buffalo. These data illustrate the complex interplay between T. parva populations in buffalo and cattle, revealing the significant genetic diversity in the buffalo T. parva population, the limited sharing of parasite genotypes between the host species, and highlight that a subpopulation of T. parva is maintained by transmission within cattle. The data indicate that fuller understanding of buffalo T. parva population dynamics is needed, as only a comprehensive appreciation of the population genetics of T. parva populations will enable assessment of buffalo-derived infection risk in cattle, and how this may impact upon control measures such as vaccination\nTheileria parva East Coast fever African buffalo Syncerus caffer Molecular epidemiology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5668138265609741}
+{"content": "Understanding the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions as well as accounting for the unascertained cases remain critical challenges for epidemiological models for COVID-19 spread. In this paper, we propose a new epidemiological model (eSEIRD) that extends the widely used extended Susceptible-Infected-Removed model (eSIR) and SAPHIRE models. We fit these models to the daily ascertained infected and removed cases from March 15, 2020 to December 31, 2020 in South Africa, the ‘worst-hit’ country in the WHO African region. Using the eSEIRD model, the COVID-19 transmission dynamics in South Africa was characterized by the estimated basic reproduction number (R 0 ) starting at 3.22 (95%CrI: [3.19, 3.23]) then dropping below 2 (95%CrI: [1.36, 1.39]) following a mandatory lockdown implementation and subsequently increasing to 3.27 (95%CrI: [3.27, 3.27]) by the end of 2020. The estimated trajectory of R 0 suggests the effect of early interventions and the subsequent relaxation and emergence of a new coronavirus variant. The estimated ascertainment rate was found to vary from 1.65% to 9.17% across models and time periods. The overall infection fatality ratio (IFR) was estimated as 0.06% (95%CrI: [0.04%, 0.22%]) accounting for unascertained cases and deaths while the reported case fatality ratio was 2.88% (95% CrI: [2.45%, 6.01%]). The models predict that from December 31, 2020, to April 1, 2021, the predicted cumulative number of infected would reach roughly 70% of total population in South Africa. Besides providing insights on the COVID-19 dynamics in South Africa, we develop powerful forecasting tools that enable estimation of ascertainment rates and IFR while quantifying the effect of intervention measures.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6972326040267944}
+{"content": "“Community First” for Whom? Reflections on the Possibilities and Challenges of Community-Campus Engagement from the Community Food Sovereignty Hub Abstract\nWhile community-campus engagement (CCE) has gained prominence in postsecondary institutions, critics have called for a more direct focus on community goals and objectives. In this paper, we explore the possibilities and limitations of community-centred research through our collective experiences with the Community First: Impacts of Community Engagement (CFICE) and the Community Food Sovereignty (CFS) Hub. Drawing on a four-year research project with twelve community-campus partnership projects across Canada, we outline three key areas for reflection. First, we examine the meanings of community-centred research—called “community first”—in our work. Second, we explore key tensions that resulted from putting “community first” research into practice. Third, we discuss possibilities that emerged from attempts to engage in “community first” CCE. We suggest that while putting “community first” presents an opportunity to challenge hierarchical relationships between academia, western ways of knowing, and community, it does not do so inherently. Rather, the CCE process is complex and contested, and in practice it often fails to meaningfully dismantle hierarchies and structures that limit grassroots community leadership and impact. Overall, we argue for the need to both champion and problematize “community first” approaches to CCE and through these critical, and sometimes difficult conversations, we aim to promote more respectful and reciprocal CCE that works towards putting “community first.”\nEngaged Scholar Journal: Community-Engaged Research, Teaching, and Learning, 4(2), 43-60. https://doi.org/10.15402/esj.v4i2.61747\nAuthors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:\nAuthors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License CC BY 4.0 that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors are able to enter separate, additional contractual agreements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal. Authors are permitted to post their work online (e.g., in an institutional repository or on their website) after the publication of their work in the Engaged Scholar Journal. Please note that while every opportunity will be taken to ensure author participation in the editing process, due to time constraints final copyediting changes may be made before publication to ensure APA adherence throughout all submissions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6757746934890747}
+{"content": "Abstract\nEnergy plays a critical role in building a sustainable future—economically, socially, and environmentally. Energy poverty holds a similarly prominent position and covers certain economic, social and environmental issues that are underlined by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Due to its multidimensional role in plans for achieving sustainable development, there is a growing body of literature focusing on various aspects of energy poverty. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of this literature by utilizing more extensive data from the Web of Science, covering all information on energy poverty studies. The analysis reveals how energy poverty has attracted attention over time, who the leading authors are, which studies constitute outstanding contributions to the literature, which different sides of the research topic stand out, and also highlights the potential research gaps. The results reveal all the network flows among researchers, publications, journals, keywords, organizations, co-cited publications, and bibliographic coupling for energy poverty studies. The findings confirm the increasing popularity of energy poverty as a topic and demonstrate the increasing awareness of the issue in academia over time.\nKeywords Bibliometric analysis Energy deprivation Energy poverty Fuel deprivation Fuel poverty", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9064618349075317}
+{"content": "Attachments\nThe 2020 annual report of the Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) highlights UNFPA's key strategies and achievements within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic – a global crisis that has overwhelmed health systems across the globe and severely impacted the global health workforce. Within this challenging environment, the MHTF continued to rise to the challenge, with a strong focus on promoting equity in access, universal health coverage, and improving accountability and quality of care. The MHTF continued to support 32 high-priority countries to ensure that past gains in integrated sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health and rights are safeguarded and that pandemic recovery measures prioritize these essential services. The report shows furthermore how efforts to save and improve the lives of women and newborns can be effective even during a global health crisis. The report highlights the need for such efforts to be comprehensive and rights-based, so that the most vulnerable in society can continue to access the quality services they need. While the full measured impacts of the pandemic are not yet known, strengthening midwifery, Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care networks, Maternal and Perinatal Deaths Surveillance and Response programmes and the path to fistula eradication continue to be crucial to building resilient health systems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9964032769203186}
+{"content": "Located in the heart of Brighton and at the beach-end of cosmopolitan Church St, The Granton Brighton is one of Melbourne’s finest retirement villages.\nDeveloped by the respected and prestigious Buxton Group, the Granton places a significant focus on creating the best living experience for senior residents with the finest quality services. Catered specifically to provide a boutique apartment living experience to the 55+ demographic, The Granton was designed not only to complement but enhance the ever-changing and evolving lifestyle of our seniors.\nComprises of a 4-storey development, The Granton offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments with private terraces and a single level basement for parking. Each apartment is fitted with a 24/7 emergency call system tailored to ensure residents’ safety. Additionally, with The Granton’s tailored assistant program and dedicated staff team, residents can always be at ease knowing they are supported at all times. Designed following a contemporary architectural style and an open layout, the apartment is filled with natural light during the day. At night, Unios’ Kobe Track Light elegantly illuminates the kitchen island. For senior residents, it is crucial that colours remain similar both day and night. With a CRI 92+, the Kobe provides effective task lighting for the kitchen as it renders colour close to nature, increasing residents’ ability to recognise objects.\nCreating a five-star living environment, The Granton also includes a gym, wellness centre, cinema, consulting and treatment rooms and storage spaces within the development. In addition, residents have access to the finest quality services in the communal area, consisting of a central courtyard, a secured foyer, and an on-site bistro.\nFor the communal area, the Titanium Downlights are utilised throughout. With a deep recessed design and excellent optics, the Titanium provides low glare illumination with a UGR of <16 for optimal comfort. The Granton’s lighting scheme prioritises visual support, meaning residents can forego the need to squint, which can cause improper depth perception. Quality, well-planned lighting reduces the risks of falls. In the central courtyard, the Emerald Spike Light is perfect for the planter boxes, showcasing the beautiful landscape of this stunning retirement estate.\nAs a welcome addition to Melbourne’s premium retirement communities, The Granton is set to deliver its promise of a premium living experience for our seniors.\nTo learn more about Lighting in Retirement Living, click here! Credits Developer: Buxton Group Architect: Demaine Architects Interior Design: Carr Design Landscape Architect: Tract Consultants Builder: Figurehead Lighting Supplier: Lights & Tracks Photographer: EmmaXPhotographers", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9967811107635498}
+{"content": "Cats are obligate carnivores. However, owners have often turned to high-fiber cats foods - rich in plant fiber - to try to manage common feline problems. And while the logic seems sound, you may not be helping your favorite feline the way you think. We'll explain and provide the top high-fiber cat foods you can offer your cat.\nTag: food\nYour cat may be a picky eater. But have you ever considered treating them to a meal of lobster, caviar, and quinoa? The most expensive cat food in the world contains those very ingredients!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9665894508361816}
+{"content": "Robots need both visual and contact sensing to effectively estimate the state of their environment. Camera RGBD data provides rich information of the objects surrounding the robot, and shape priors can help correct noise and fill in gaps and occluded regions. However, when the robot senses unexpected contact, the estimate should be updated to explain the contact. To address this need, we propose CLASP: Constrained Latent Shape Projection. This approach consists of a shape completion network that generates a prior from RGBD data and a procedure to generate shapes consistent with both the network prior and robot contact observations. We find CLASP consistently decreases the Chamfer Distance between the predicted and ground truth scenes, while other approaches do not benefit from contact information.\nDownload the pdf\nWatch the demo:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7437399625778198}
+{"content": "This Site Is For Sale For US$800K, Useful For Competitor Countries Like Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India To Use It To Displace Thailand For Medical Tourism And Even To Attract High End Expats Or Thais or Biotech Companies To Invest In To Your Countries\nHaemophilia A is a condition that affects the ability of the blood to clot, which leads to prolonged bleeding in response to injury. The symptoms may appear as soon as the baby is born, especially if an assisted delivery was required.\nSome of the symptoms of this condition include:\nSevere haemophilia A is the most common form of haemophilia, accounting for 60% of all cases, and is defined as a Factor VIII level of less than 1%. People with severe haemophilia A experience at least 20 or more episodes of severe bleeding every year, sometimes in the absence of trauma or injury.\nModerate haemophilia A is defined as a Factor VIII level of between 1% and 5%, along with less frequent bleeding episodes.\nMild haemophilia is defined as a Factor VIII level of between 5% and 25%, with bleeding episodes only occurring in response to severe trauma or surgery, for example.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6510922908782959}
+{"content": "Insights by tag\nFiltering insights by tag : “white-paper”\nThe first in a series of papers highlights a flawed definition of sustainability in fashion and how unscientific methods and selective implementation hinder meaningful change.\nThis World Economic Forum White Paper is an independent expert assessment based on Prof. Dorothee Baumann-Pauly’s review of three pilot projects that seek to formalize artisanal mining of cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5680129528045654}
+{"content": "Stitching Critical Citizenship during Mexico’s War on Drugs Identifiers (Article) Abstract\nIn this article, I focus on a set of collectively stitched handkerchiefs commemorating victims of Mexico’s “war on drugs.” I propose that these embroideries completed in relays can be conceived as the tangible manifestation of work done by collaboration networks articulated by the response of the participants to the call for a critical exercise of citizenship. I posit that the word “citizenship” can be read either as domestic citizenry, that is, as exhorting Mexican nationals to commit to the political struggle against violence and impunity; or as global citizenship, that is, as promoting a responsibility towards and a sense of interconnectedness with a common humanity. In both cases, the call for a critical exercise of citizenship expresses a concern to promote and act in accordance with an ethics of nonviolence, informed by the principles of indigenous communal polities and by the longstanding connection between embroidery and feminine moral virtue imported into New Spain during the sixteenth century.\nStatistics The Journal of Transcultural Studies, 11(2), 19–45. https://doi.org/10.17885/heiup.jts.2020.2.24247 License\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7019633054733276}
+{"content": "Squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (SCCUP) is a challenging diagnostic subgroup of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). The incidence of SCCUP is increasing in parallel with the well-documented increase in OPSCC and is likewise driven by the increase in human papillomavirus (HPV). The SCCUP patient often presents with a cystic lymph node metastasis and undergoes an aggressive diagnostic and treatment program. Detection of HPV in cytologic specimens indicates an oropharyngeal primary tumor origin and can guide the further diagnostic strategy. Advances in diagnostic modalities, e.g., transoral robotic surgery and transoral laser microsurgery, have increased the successful identification of the primary tumor site in HPV-induced SCCUP, and this harbors a potential for de-escalation treatment and increased survival. This review provides an overview of HPV-induced SCCUP, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.77894127368927}
+{"content": "THERE IS SOMETHING deeply soothing to stuff a fig leaf. Believe me, I know. In the first few months of the pandemic, I found solace in my kitchen, and to soothe my nervous system, I started folding and rolling grape leaf cigarillos. I had learned the recipe in Cyprus while researching my latest book, a collection of recipes from all over the Eastern Mediterranean.\nBiting my lip in quiet concentration, I unfolded each leaf onto a plate, smoothing out its wrinkles with my fingertips before carefully placing a spoonful of rice at the base. I grinded the rice into an oblong shape and turned the sides of the leaves to meet. Then, deftly and – most importantly – confidently, I would roll each leaf tightly on itself and place it next to the others in a pot to braise it.\nAcross the Middle East, variations of stuffed vegetables abound, but rice-filled grape leaves may be the most prized. Known as dolmades in Greece, yaprak sarmasi in Turkey, koupepia in the Republic of Cyprus, and warak enab in Palestine, the dish receives a unique range of fillings, spices and aromatics depending on the context. When I was growing up, my Iranian mom would prepare dolmeh for special occasions, turning them into large triangles that she filled with rice, ground lamb, and yellow split peas, and steamed in a sweet and sour broth based of verjuice and sugar.\nHowever, dolmeh has never been part of my own culinary repertoire. I found them tedious, time consuming. Life is too short to stuff a fig leaf, I thought. Until I cooked them with Çizge Yalkın and his grandmother, Nahide Köşkeroğlu, in a village just outside the Cypriot capital, Nicosia. Their Turkish-Cypriot version, filled with rice speckled with tomatoes and mint, contained the flavors of the sunny soil and turquoise waters of the region. I have been sold.\nI had visited Cyprus to learn how the island’s food culture tells a larger story of migration. Cyprus’s position in the easternmost corner of the Mediterranean Sea – at the nautical crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa – has been conquered for millennia. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Persians, Romans, Arabs, Venetians, Ottomans, and British all claimed the island, and various flavors run through its culinary culture. Despite its long history of migration and trade, the island has, however, since 1974 been rigidly divided into two: the Republic of Cyprus in the south, predominantly Greek Cypriot, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, predominantly Turkish Cypriot. A buffer zone patrolled by the UN divides them.\nSource link", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9635711312294006}
+{"content": "The half-year waiver of mobile payment service charges for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by Luso International Banking Limited is among the bank’s seven support measures announced amid the economic downturn.\nThe seven measures aim to support local SMEs during this challenging economic climate. In addition to waiving handling charges for mobile payment transactions conducted by SMEs, the bank has outlined six other measures.\nIt will provide consumers with installment plans for credit card repayment, with the hope of boosting consumption.\nAdditionally, the bank has followed the government’s call to roll out specialized finance plans for SMEs, in addition to simplifying application procedures and lowering charges.\nThe bank will also extend the repayment period for SMEs and individual debtors, who can repay interest only until the end of 2022.\nSpecific products will be provided to industries most strongly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as tourism, catering and the convention and exhibition trades, to support their cash flow.\nSMEs in the construction industry will see credit plans available for them to use. According to the Luso Bank, this industry has been seeing delays in completion of work and hence in settlement of accounts.\nThe bank will also offer specific promotional interest rates to applicants for property or personal loans.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6976267099380493}
+{"content": "Your dental problem might be severe and untreatable through any other treatment procedure. Therefore, the dentist might recommend a tooth extraction.\nDo you have a dental problem that is not treatable through dental restorative procedures? In such a case, your dentist might recommend a tooth extraction procedure to remove the damaged teeth. By removing the damaged tooth, you prevent dental problems such as infections and bone loss.\nWhen your tooth is infected, the infection might spread to the gums, jaw, and adjacent teeth. Therefore, your dentist will remove the infected tooth, preventing the risk of infection from spreading to other teeth.\nYour dentist might recommend a tooth extraction if you have impacted wisdom teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth are the last molars that develop at the jaw’s back but don’t erupt due to lack of enough space. If the impacted wisdom teeth are causing pain, discomfort, or risks of further complications, the dentist will recommend extraction.\nIf you are getting orthodontic treatment or dentures, the dentist might recommend dental extractions to remove teeth that may hinder your treatments.\nWhen you visit the dentist for tooth extractions, the dentist will recommend a treatment procedure, depending on your condition. The shape, size, location, and position of the tooth will influence the type of tooth extraction.\nYour dentist might classify a tooth extraction as surgical or simple. When your tooth is visible and removable in one piece, the dentist will recommend a simple tooth extraction. Your dentist will recommend a surgical procedure for impacted teeth since it involves making an incision on the gums, jaw and cutting the teeth.\nIf you need a tooth extraction, your dentist will recommend a consultation before the treatment procedure. During the consultation, your dentist will examine your teeth to ensure tooth removal is suitable for you. The dentist might recommend dental x-rays to check the extent of the damage.\nNext, your dentist will review your medical history to avoid complications during the tooth extraction procedure. Some medications might cause complications during the dental extraction procedure. Therefore, you should notify your dentist to adjust your treatment plan, reducing the risk of complications.\nYour dentist in Okemos might recommend some medications before the surgery for the following reasons:\nStop Blood Thinners\nYour dentist might recommend some medications to stimulate blood clots’ formation in the blood vessels during a tooth removal procedure. If you have taken blood-thinning medications, the dentist or oral surgeon can control bleeding by doing the following:\nHowever, if you take blood thinners, you should consider telling your dentist or oral surgeon during the consultation.\nAntibiotics\nSometimes the dentist might recommend antibiotics to eliminate infections on your teeth or gums. If you have symptoms of fever, malaise, or swelling, the dentist might recommend antibiotics.\nAfter the consultation, your dentist will administer local anesthesia to numb the site of the surgery. Depending on the number of teeth that require extraction, your dentist might recommend general anesthesia.\nAfter numbing the teeth, your dentist will use a tool known as an elevator to loosen the tooth. The dentist will then use forceps to lift the tooth from the gums as a whole. For impacted teeth, your dentist or oral surgeon will cut through the gums and jaws. Your dentist will then cut the teeth and remove them in pieces.\nDepending on the type of anesthesia, your dentist might recommend you rest before going home.\nFor fast recovery after a tooth extraction, your dentist might recommend the following:\nIf you develop any complications after a tooth extraction, you can contact our dentist at Okemos Smile Center for treatments. During the recovery period, you can brush your teeth regularly without pricking the socket.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9909304976463318}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis paper explores the positive and negative social impact of business relationships in the Ghanian gold mining industry. We adopted an in-depth longitudinal case study approach to explore the responsible and irresponsible behaviour of dominant stakeholders in Ghana's mining sector. Exploiting unique primary data collected from various stakeholders allowed us to identify and map the evolution of CSR behaviour through the theory of planned behaviour over three distinct time periods since Ghana's independence of 1957. Findings from our study suggest that the state and multinational enterprises as key stakeholders in the network of business relationship played a critical role in paving the way for the indigenous people to participate more fully in the mining business. We argue that local participation in the industry's activities has direct social impact, but there is further need to explore the dynamics underpinning a network of relationship.\nKeywords CSR Gold mining Irresponsible practices Responsible practices Small-scale mining Social value", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9811946153640747}
+{"content": "NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – In a study published online this week in\nGenome Research, investigators in Texas delved into the ethical implications of molecular autopsy in cases of sudden death in young people, along with strategies for addressing these concerns.\nAs part of the Molecular Autopsy Consortium of Houston, a team from Baylor College of Medicine and Harris County Institute for Forensic Sciences came up with a series of recommendations related to molecular autopsy after sudden death in the young, including considerations associated with consent, confidentiality, analytic and validation methods, and disclosure to family members.\n\"We hope that the recommendations generated by our multidisciplinary consortium will stimulate a more robust national discussion and contribute to the development of consensus standards for the more routine integration of molecular autopsies in cases of sudden death in the young,\" corresponding author Amy McGuire, director of Baylor's Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and her co-authors wrote.\nMolecular autopsy approaches — involving DNA analyses on blood and/or tissues samples taken at autopsy — is being employed more and more often to try to untangle causes of sudden death in young people, the team explained. But while medical examiners or coroners are tasked with investigating these sorts of unexplained deaths, their investigatory obligations could conceivably conflict with privacy, consent, and disclosure guidelines generally associated with genetic tests.\n\"[U]nder most state laws, the [medical examiner/coroner offices] has a statutory obligation to investigate unexpected deaths and authority to proceed without informing the family about the scope of the investigation,\" McGuire and her colleagues wrote. \"In addition, autopsy reports may be subject to public disclosure requirements that take little or no account of implications for family members, while the protocols for disclosing the genetic results to potentially-affected family members remain conflicted.\"\nInformed by their own genetic search for causes of death in 351 deceased infants, children, and adults younger than 37, the investigators developed a series of recommendations related to everything from confidentiality and family privacy — within the context of state autopsy disclosure laws — to consent and return of results.\nIn the case of confidentiality, for example, they noted that the same privacy-related disclosure exemptions used to prevent release of some crime scene photographs could also apply to genetic data generated during an autopsy.\nThe team highlighted the need for genetic/genomic analysis and interpretation standards to reduce false-positive results. In particular, the researchers recommended manual review of relevant databases and literature when interpreting variant data, along with confirmation of apparent variants in a CLIA/CAP setting with Sanger sequencing or other appropriate validation methods.\nThe authors also noted that discussing genetic tests with family members, though not necessarily required, could balance the responsibility to investigate sudden death with potential impacts on families.\n\"[A]lthough consent is not legally required to conduct a molecular autopsy,\" they wrote, \"we recommend that, unless it would compromise the death investigation, reasonable effort be made to notify the decedent's family before conducting genomic analysis as an aspect of a death investigation or when a positive result is obtained.\"\nLikewise, the team argued that positive test results should be returned to family members, as should related disease-causing mutations identified in samples that family members provide for validation testing.\nThe group suggested, however, that coroners or medical examiners should not be required to convey incidental findings to family members, though the chance of encountering such variants is expected to increase as molecular autopsies rely more heavily on exome or genome sequencing.\nIn the study authors' view, incidental finding return \"would exceed the score of [medical examiner/coroner's] professional obligation,\" since their primary goal is to investigate an unexplained death and because they do not have a physician-patient relationship with deceased individuals' family members.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8315212726593018}
+{"content": "Jen Glantz is an entrepreneur and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. As a solo business owner, she follows several practices to advance her skill set and make new connections. Glantz takes workshops every month, meets regularly with two mentors, and attends local networking events.\nI've been an entrepreneur for over seven years and while being your own boss comes with perks, it also has its downsides. I'm the only one responsible for generating income, figuring out how to innovate and when to pivot, and making big financial decisions.\nWhen I worked full-time at a startup, the company encouraged our career development by offering workshops, hosting networking events, and encouraging time off to go to conferences. I enjoyed this networking, so when I left to go out on my own, I decided to be strategic about spending time bettering my skill set and my connections.\nNow, I set aside time each month to do five things to ensure I'm growing, learning, and staying sharp as the sole employee of my business.\n1. Take a course or workshop\nI'm self-taught in many of the key skills I use daily for my business, from SEO to video editing, so there's always room for improvement.\nEvery quarter, I map out four topics I want to learn more about and then sign up for one workshop per month. I search for free workshops on Skillshare and General Assembly, and if I need a more advanced workshop, I'll browse Coursera for classes that span several weeks or months.\n2. Meet with mentors\nHaving mentors has been a great way to learn and receive feedback from people I respect and admire. I have two mentors who I speak to once a month to share what I'm working on and hear their suggestions and guidance on next steps to take. These are people I met at conferences, years ago, who were already successful in the industry.\nI also have two unofficial mentors who I don't know personally but consume their content on a weekly basis by listening to their podcasts, reading their book, or watching their YouTube videos. I take away tips to help me stay focused and be more productive.\n3. Do a professional audit\nWhen you're running your own business, it can feel like your to-do list is always getting longer. To make sure I'm not overlooking something big, I do an audit of my business once a month.\nI start by examining the website for bugs or broken links. Then I review my finances and credit card statement, and rescan my inbox to make sure I didn't miss any important emails. Doing this audit lets me catch mistakes before they become bigger issues.\n4. Connect with other professionals\nBeing a solo-entrepreneur can be lonely. I make it a habit to schedule a virtual catch-up with a friend, former coworker, or Linkedin connection at least once a week.\n5. Take a break\nOne of the biggest things I've struggled with over the years is finding any kind of work-life balance. Now, I block off one day each month as a personal break. My rule is to spend the day offline and it helps me reset.\nAs a solo-entrepreneur, it's crucial to have regular practices in place that help you stay on top of your game. Whether monthly or weekly, these habits will pay off in the long run.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.680665135383606}
+{"content": "Interestingly, what was initially created to keep patients healthy, was created using mostly corn, a plant-based food. Fortunately, Corn Flakes is suitable for vegans. It doesn’t contain ingredients of animal origin, but it does contain sugar, which stricter vegans might choose to avoid.\nCan vegans eat Kellogg’s?\nIf you mean Kellogg’s cornflakes, then unfortunately,\nno, these aren’t vegan. The vitamin D used in Kellogg’s Cornflakes is derived from lanolin, which is sheep’s wool grease, making it unsuitable for those on a plant-based diet. … Is Oreo cereal vegan?\nNo, OREO have milk as cross contact and therefore\nthey are not suitable for vegans. Are OREO cookies gluten-free? Are any chips vegan?\nVegan Chips\nKettle Chips in Sea Salt, Salt and Vinegar, Chili and Rosemary and Sea Salt (not rosemary and sea salt in sweet potato). Obela Avocado dip in origonal and spicy is the best guac for corn chips EVER! Are Cheerios vegan?\nUnfortunately,\nmost Cheerios aren’t vegan. However, both this cereal and the original Cheerios are also fortified with Vitamin D, derived from wool grease. … This means that, though the ingredient list is vegan, since they are fortified it is not suitable for those on a plant-based diet.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9838777780532837}
+{"content": "From a leading child psychologist comes this groundbreaking new understanding of children’s behavior, offering insight and strategies to support both parents and children.\nOver her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has routinely counseled distraught parents who struggle to manage their children’s challenging, sometimes oppositional behaviors. These families are understandably focused on correcting or improving a child’s lack of compliance, emotional outbursts, tantrums, and other “out of control” behavior. But, as she has shared with these families, a perspective shift is needed. Behavior, no matter how challenging, is not the problem but a symptom; a clue about what is happening in a child’s unique physiologic makeup.\nIn\nBrain-Body Parenting, Dr. Delahooke offers a radical new approach to parenting based on her clinical experience as well as the most recent research in neuroscience and child psychology. Instead of a “top-down” approach to behavior that focuses on the thinking brain, she calls for a “bottom-up” approach that considers the essential role of the entire nervous system, which produces children’s feelings and behaviors.\nWhen we begin to understand the biology beneath the behavior, suggests Dr. Delahooke, we give our children the resources they need to grow and thrive—and we give ourselves the gift of a happier, more connected relationship with them.\nBrain-Body Parenting empowers parents with tools to help their children develop self-regulation skills while also encouraging parental self-care, which is crucial for parents to have the capacity to provide the essential “co-regulation” children need. When parents shift from trying to secure compliance to supporting connection and balance in the body and mind, they unlock a deeper understanding of their child, encouraging calmer behavior, more harmonious family dynamics, and increased resilience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9989843368530273}
+{"content": "Professor Scott Veitch was interviewed by Jane Richards, a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong for the New Books Network. In the interview, Professor Veitch discusses his latest book\nObligations: New Trajectories in Law. In his book, Professor Veitch challenges the normative assumptions that shape law and social practices, and shows how obligations and practices of obedience are core to sustaining the inequalities faced by members of the global community. In doing so, Professor Veitch explores the potential and enduring role that obligations have in furthering individual and collective well-being. He offers an alternative trajectory for the current crises faced by all citizens today, including environmental degradation and human inequality and injustice. Click here to listen to the podcast.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9546929001808167}
+{"content": "The fumigant toxicity of five plant essential oils (Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Lavandula stoechas L., Thymbra spicata L., Teucrium polium L. and Heracleum platytaenium Boiss.) were tested on Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) (Col.: Bruchidae) under laboratory conditions. Single dose (100 mu l/L) of plant essential oils were initially tested on adult stage of A. obtectus. The greatest fumigant toxicity against A. obtectus was seen with F. vulgare essential oil, followed by T. spicata and L. stoechas essential oils. In the dose response bioassays with F. vulgare, T. spicata and L. stoechas, the calculated LC50 values were 22,3 mu l/L, 32,4 mu l/L and 46,3 mu l/L respectively. The main components of plant essential oils of three plants showing high response were determined by GC-MS analysis. F. vulgare essential oil's main components were anisole (79%) and L-Fenchone (13%). T. spicata and L. stoechas contain L-Fenchone (55%, 57%), Camphor (24%, 24%) and Eucalyptol (13%, 13%) respectively. Main components L-Fenchone and Camphor caused about 100% mortality at 80 mu l/L dose in 48 hours. The results indicate that F. vulgare essential oil or its components may have a potential in controlling of A. obtectus.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9289533495903015}
+{"content": "Creating Narrative Tension\nThe concept of narrative tension goes to the heart of what a storyteller creates to draw in and maintain a hold on the attention of an audience. When a story’s audience is drawn in to feel tension over the course and outcome of a story, that audience will feel a need to experience the relief offered by a story’s resolution and fulfillment.\nTo heighten a story’s narrative tension, a well-designed plot creates growing obstacles to how a situation that revolves around an issue of human need will be resolved. Hence the emotional investment — and ultimately, the relief — of the audience grows. Conversely, if the characters in a story don’t feel a tension that drives their actions to overcome obstacles to resolve what’s at stake in a story– to find true love in a romantic story, for example — why should the audience feel a sense of tension over the story’s outcome?\nA script that lacks narrative tension risks becoming a sterile accounting of events.Request This Free Speech", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9214154481887817}
+{"content": "Ontario is issuing a \"preferential recommendation\" of the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, over the Moderna vaccine, for adults between the ages of 18 and 24.\nThis is due to an increase in the \"very rare\" heart condition pericarditis/myocarditis, following administration of the Moderna vaccine, particularly among males in that age group.\n\"The majority of reported cases have been mild with individuals recovering quickly, normally with anti-inflammatory medication,\" the statement from Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, reads. \"Symptoms have typically been reported to start within one week after vaccination, more commonly after the second dose.\"\nDr. Moore confirmed at a press conference on Wednesday that there have been no fatalities associated with this \"rare side effect\" of the vaccine.\nI know that this news may make some people nervous and heighten concerns about receiving COVID vaccine, and I can understand that, but the benefits of vaccination continue to significantly outweigh the risks of COVID-19 illness, and related, possibly severe, consequences.Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health\nHe added that he \"did have concerns\" about addressing this, particularly when concerns around pericarditis/myocarditis following vaccination have been connected to vaccine hesitancy throughout the pandemic.\n\"We have to have accountability to the public and I think the public deserves to know the facts on the risks that we've identified in Ontario,\" Dr. Moore said.\n\"Also in transparency, I have three young boys, two of whom are in the 20 to 24-year-old age group and they both received Moderna, I had no concerns about them having that product. Moderna is an excellent product, it's got very good immune uptake and it's got very good prolonged immune response and protection.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7535802125930786}
+{"content": "Current research shows that our present diets and agricultural practices are environmentally damaging; degrading our ecosystems, depleting water resources and contributing to climate breakdown. In fact, global food systems contribute to 23% of greenhouse gas emissions, over half of which come directly from livestock production.\nIt’s clear that to avoid climate breakdown we need to change what and how we eat.\nBut what does a more climate-friendly diet look like?\nAccording to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), one of the best ways to achieve the 1.5C target outlined in the Paris Agreement is a plant-based diet. Moving from a meat-intensive diet to one which excludes animal products, would reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from food by 49%.\nOn the other side of the debate, many advocate for locally produced seasonal produce, as transporting food across the world is carbon-intensive and contributes to over 10% of food emissions. Although eating and shopping local is a great way to reduce emissions from transportation, plant-based foods are still more beneficial for planet earth with smaller carbon footprints.\nIn comparison, meats like Beef and Lamb have particularly large climate footprints, emitting 17.7kg and 9.9kg of CO2 for 50 grams of protein, while plant-based protein sources like peas and nuts emit only 1kg and 0.1kg of CO2* for the same nutritional value.\n*this includes transportation emissions\nHowever, this black and white approach fails to address nuance in the veganism debate; although eating plant-based has a smaller environmental impact it also requires privilege and is not accessible for everyone. One way to define this is by using the term ‘food apartheid’, which describes where residents have limited access to affordable healthy food options. With grocery stores in a neighbourhood based on socioeconomic status, not everyone can access luxury vegan ‘mock’ meats or even basic vegan staples from their local store. In the US, these areas are found much more commonly in BIPOC neighbourhoods, where white neighbourhoods contain four times as many supermarkets.\nThe mainstream vegan movement is also overwhelmingly white and inaccessible to several communities, despite veganism at its core, is deeply rooted in BIPOC cultural experiences. Before we prescribe a universal vegan diet for the entire planet we need to acknowledge how modern-day veganism is a function of privilege embedded in colonial food systems.\nTo add a conclusion, it is fair to say that the veganism debate is far more nuanced than often described.\nThis is not a black and white issue. While limiting meat and dairy intake for those with the ability to is crucial to lowering emissions, we must also address the systems which have made veganism a privilege.\nMorlan et al. (2002). Am J Pub Med.\nStoessel et al. (2012). Environ Sci Technol.\nPoore & Nemecek. (2018). Science.\nIPCC. (2019). Special Report On Climate Change and Land\nSchiermeier. (2019). Nature. Eat less meat: UN climate-change report calls for change to human diet\nCarbon Brief. (2020). Food and Farming.\nMeyer. (2020). WTVOX.\nWWF. (2020). Unsustainable Cattle Ranching.\nVeganuary. (2020). Who we are.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7965681552886963}
+{"content": "I am kind of out of the loop here due to travel so my apologies on such a brief post.\nAs you likely know by now, Q4 GDP fell by -0.1%. A decline in the rate was expected, but worse than analyst expectations of 1% growth. The decline was primarily driven by declines in government spending and private investment. We can get a bit more granular by focusing on the specific components by contribution. Remember, GDP = C + I + G + (X-M) where C is personal consumption, I is private Investment, G is government expenditure and (X-M) is net exports. The math here is pretty simple. The quarterly the breakdown was as follows:\nGDP = C + I + G + (X-M)\nor\n-0.1% = 1.52% + -0.08% + -1.33% + -0.25%\nSee figure 1 below for the visual breakdown. Obviously, the big drag is due to the fastest pace of decline in defense spending (oart of the G component) in 40 years which dragged down the government component to -1.33%. In a balance sheet recession, the government component is crucial as it helps provide the income that the de-leveraging consumer can spend while paying down debt.\nAll in all, the economy remains incredibly fragile. The good news is that the deficit isn’t expected to decline to a large degree in 2013. BUT, the debt ceiling debates linger and the risk is a large cuts that would drive this data deeper into the red and into a certain recessionary environment. I don’t think the headline figure is worth panicking over, but it highlights the importance of the government component in this economic environment. And it shows why the debt ceiling debates will likely steer the economy in 2013.\n(Figure 1 – GDP by component contribution via Orcam Group)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8391337394714355}
+{"content": "Balance innovation and agility with security and compliance\nrisks using a 3-step process across all cloud infrastructure.\nStep up business agility without compromising\nsecurity or compliance\nEverything you need to become a Kubernetes expert.\nAlways for free!\nEverything you need to know about Magalix\nculture and much more\nThe December 2020 “supply chain attack” against SolarWinds® is considered a landmark event in cybersecurity circles. This attack, resulting from security gaps in SolarWinds’ Orion software, allowed hackers to compromise the systems of hundreds of companies worldwide.\nEarlier, in 2017, hackers perpetrated the “NotPetya” supply chain attack. By planting a “backdoor” in widely-used accounting software, they were able to infect the systems of and steal data from hundreds of companies. Over the years, hackers have launched supply chain attacks by attacking PDF editor applications, third-party data aggregators, and even HVAC service vendors (the infamous Target attack of 2014).\nTo protect themselves from such attacks, organizations must look past the traditional, risky “trust but verify” approach of network security. Instead, they must adopt a more robust and reliable “never trust, always verify” security approach. And this is what Zero Trust is all about.\nOver the past few decades, global supply chains have become increasingly interconnected and complex. Today’s organizations depend on other third parties to streamline operations, save costs, and achieve economies of scale. These benefits notwithstanding, these third parties also leave organizations vulnerable to supply chain attacks.\nMany such attacks, such as SolarWinds, stem from compromised software or hardware. By adding malicious code into a vendor’s trusted software; threat actors can simultaneously attack all the vendor’s client organizations. The risk of such attacks also increases due to data leaks at the vendor’s end, their use of Internet-connected devices, and their reliance on the cloud to store data.\nTo prevent such attacks, organizations should take supply chain security more seriously. They must also assume that no user or third party can be trusted, and adopt\nZero Trust security.\nTraditional IT security is rarely considered “insiders”, including third-party vendors, as potential cyber threats. Between 2018 and 2020, the number of insider incidents increased by 47%, showing that this thinking is not only erroneous but also dangerous. It’s critical to acknowledge that insider threats exist and to take steps to mitigate them. Here’s where Zero Trust comes in.\nZero Trust means that organizations should not automatically trust anything or anyone trying to access their network, systems, applications or data. This principle of\nnever trust, always verify is one of the cornerstones of Zero Trust. It suggests that every user and device should be treated as a potential threat, and their identity and access level should always be verified before they’re allowed access.\nZero Trust relies on a few key principles to boost enterprise network security. One, it assumes that a threat can come from anywhere, both inside and outside. In addition, Zero Trust leverages the “Principle of Least Privilege” (PoLP), where every user or device is only given the bare minimum access permissions needed to perform its intended function. By controlling the access level and type, PoLP reduces the cyber attack surface and prevents supply chain attacks.\nZero Trust also strengthens enterprise security through micro-segmentation. This method of creating smaller segments around IT assets also helps reduce the attack surface. It also supports the implementation of granular policy controls to protect the organization from breaches and restrict the lateral movement of attackers.\nA report by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) predicts that there will be four times more software supply chain attacks in 2021 compared to 2020. This is why ENISA suggests that organizations must implement “new protective methods that incorporate suppliers”. Zero Trust is one such effective method. It can prevent supply chain attacks in 4 key ways:\nSoftware supply chain attacks take advantage of third-party providers with poor security practices. If the provider implements Zero Trust, the probability that an attacker might gain access to their network or move laterally through it – which is what happened with the SolarWinds attack – is greatly reduced.\nIdeally, providers should implement robust Zero Trust by combining multiple tools and technologies, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), identity and access management (IAM), identity protection, endpoint security, data encryption, and email security. Customer organizations should further strengthen their own networks with micro-segmentation, least privilege controls, and endpoint security.\nBy implementing Zero Trust and limiting third-party users’ access to their network, organizations can minimize cybersecurity risk, and prevent supply chain attacks. For this, they must apply advanced security controls such as MFA and credential vaulting. Credential vaulting allows vendors to login to customer systems, while protecting credentials, maintaining internal network security, and preventing inadvertent or malicious customer network intrusions from the vendor’s end.\nIt’s also important to implement Vendor Least Privileged Access Management (VPAM) technology. VPAM gives vendors the granular least privilege that Zero Trust embodies, and ensures that they can access\nonly the applications they need to function.\nSoftware supply chain attacks usually target the vendor software’s source code, update mechanisms, or build processes. The SolarWinds’ Orion attack is one such example. In some cases, they take advantage of zero-day vulnerabilities, i.e. vulnerabilities that the software vendor knows about, but has not yet developed a patch to fix the flaws. This is what happened with the supply chain attack on the Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA). In February 2021, nearly 100 organizations worldwide experienced data breaches due to 4 zero-day vulnerabilities in Accelion’s FTA. Ironically, such third-party software is commonly overlooked as a potential source of third-party risk. This is a dangerous mistake, as the victims of both attacks realized later.\nBefore onboarding any software vendor, organizations must conduct a thorough assessment of the vendor’s security processes during the software development lifecycle. It’s vital to implement strong controls to prevent threat actors from introducing malicious code into this software.\nEvery organization that uses third-party software assets must continuously monitor and control its access. They should implement MFA, granular controls, and Zero Trust policies that specify the criteria for authorized users, and which software resources they can access. All these actions can limit the impact of compromise via external software.\nIn supply chain attacks, the initial attack vector is rarely the attacker’s final objective. Almost always, attackers are looking to gain access to other parts of the victim organization’s network by moving laterally across it. Sometimes, their goal is to corrupt targeted systems, or steal data. The Target and SolarWinds attacks are both examples of supply chain attacks aimed to facilitate lateral movement across the victim’s network. Implementing Zero Trust can prevent attackers from moving laterally through the network and causing more damage.\nZero Trust considers trust as a vulnerability or weakness. To eliminate this weakness, it focuses on continually identifying and authenticating every user, identity and device before granting them access. It also cloaks the organization’s network to limit its visibility and prevent threat actors from moving laterally across it. With Zero Trust, organizations can also protect their networks from remote service session hijacks, limit the ability of threat actors to access resources, and prevent them from installing malware.\nIn addition to Zero Trust, Security-as-Code is a reliable way to secure cloud supply chains. With Magalix Security-as-Code, organizations can strengthen their cloud infrastructure with customizable policies, clear governance, and contextual visibility. They can codify cloud security, enforce it at every step, and continuously monitor their security posture to stay ahead of supply chain attackers.\nHere’s why a Zero Trust security approach is one of the most reliable ways to prevent supply chain attacks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5780601501464844}
+{"content": "The Global Fuel Cell market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.6 percent over the period 2010–2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the anticipated reduction in the fuel cell price. The Global Fuel Cell market has also been witnessing investment in research and development. However, the lack of support infrastructure could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7669941186904907}
+{"content": "\\n\\nConclusion: Combining 5-FU or oxaliplatin with RT lead to an increase in mucosal damage as compared to RT alone in our experimental setting. No additional reduction of jejunal crypt counts was noted when both drugs were combined with single dose RT. The higher crypt survival with split dose radiation indicates a\nsubstantial recovery between radiation fractions. This mucosalsparing effect achieved by fractionation was maintained also when chemotherapy was added.”\n“Since grass will likely be a dominant feedstock for on-farm anaerobic digestion in Northwest Europe, changes in the chemical composition of five common grass species with advancing harvest date in the primary growth were investigated and related Selleckchem Birinapant to specific CH4 yields. The increase in fibre components with advancing harvest date had a negative impact on the specific CH4 yield (253 and 225 NI CH4 kg(-1) VS for 12 May and 7 July harvests, respectively), and this impact was similar across the five grass species. At common growth stages, only small differences in herbage digestibility was observed between the grass species and this was reflected in similar specific CH4 yields: however, the 26% lower\narea-specific CH4 yield of the cocksfoot variety (Dactylis glomerata L var. Pizza) would make it the most expensive of the five grass species to produce and the least suitable for anaerobic digestion. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. selleck kinase inhibitor All rights reserved.”\n“Urate is the final metabolite of purine in humans. Renal urate handling is clinically important because under-reabsorption or underexcretion causes hypouricemia or hyperuricemia, respectively. We have identified a urate-anion exchanger, URAT1, localized at\nthe apical side and a voltage-driven urate efflux transporter, URATv1, expressed at the basolateral side of the renal proximal tubules. URAT1 and URATv1 are vital to renal urate reabsorption because the experimental data have illustrated that functional loss of these transporter proteins affords hypouricemia. While mutations affording enhanced function via these transporter proteins on urate handling is unknown, we have constructed kidney-specific transgenic ALK inhibitor (Tg) mice for URAT1 or URATv1 to investigate this problem. In our study, each transgene was under the control of the mouse URAT1 promoter so that transgene expression was directed to the kidney. Plasma urate concentrations in URAT1 and URATv1 Tg mice were not significantly different from that in wild-type (WT) mice. Urate excretion in URAT1 Tg mice was similar to that in WT mice, while URATv1 Tg mice excreted more urate compared with WT. Our results suggest that hyperfunctioning URATv1 in the kidney can lead to increased urate reabsorption and may contribute to the development of hyperuricemia.”\n“Background Giant-cell tumour (GCT) of bone is a primary osteolytic bone tumour with low metastatic potential and is associated with substantial skeletal morbidity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6348352432250977}
+{"content": "Abstract\nResearchers used humic acid, collagen, and calcium phosphate at different concentrations to evaluate the profiles of alleles inhibited in these amplifications. These data were correlated with previously obtained results from quantitative PCR, including melt curve effects, efficiency changes, and cycle threshold (Ct) values. Overall, the data show that there are two competing processes that result from PCR inhibition. The first process is a general loss of larger alleles. This appears to occur with all inhibitors. The second process is more sequence specific and occurs when the inhibitor binds DNA, altering the cycle threshold and the melt curve. This sequence-specific inhibition results in patterns of allele loss that occur in addition to the overall loss of larger alleles. The data demonstrate the applicability of using real-time PCR results to predict the presence of certain types of PCR inhibition in STR analysis. (publisher abstract modified)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5578817129135132}
+{"content": "Date: October 15, 2021\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am CEST Location: Virtual event. Register: Register here.\nAs a follow up to WLE, the One CGIAR recognises agriculture as not just rural, but as potentially viable and necessary in urban and peri-urban (UPU) spaces. CGIAR’s Water, Land and Ecosystems Research Program and RUAF Global Partnership argue that a focus on gender and inclusivity are key to enabling truly transformative reconfigurations of power relations in cities and UPU food systems.\nThe first part of the session will discuss key issues around inclusive urban spaces and the approaches, perspectives, policies that might allow more transformative food systems in predominantly unequal urban and peri-urban contexts. The second part will present three papers from the RUAF-WLE Urban Agriculture Magazine issue on Gender in Urban Food Systems. Finally, the session will propose ways forward to transform dominant discourses on UPU agri-food system design and interventions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8624820709228516}
+{"content": "Token Rewards\nEach TQX token reward represents a metric tonne (2,204.6 lbs) of avoided carbon emissions. Our current algorithm assumes that 1 mile of clean commuting offsets 1 pound of carbon because a car that averages 20 miles per gallon generates 1 pound of carbon per mile. Hence, one TQX token equals 2,204.6 miles of Clean Commuting.\nOur overarching goal is to catalyze a Clean Commuting movement by crowdsourcing an enormous pool of TQX carbon offsets that can be purchased by organizations seeking to reduce their carbon offsets or meet ESG or CSR goals and then be paid directly to users who generate TQX.\nOur forecasted price for TQX tokens is $2,204.6 based on paying users $1/mile of Clean Commuting. The predicted price includes the value of significant carbon offset co-benefits like improved health. Payouts for TQX are not guaranteed, and the future price may be lower or higher than our forecasted value.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6408312320709229}
+{"content": "Donovan Quill, President and CEO, Optime Care, article featured in Healthcare Business Today on August 18, 2021.\nMany patients with rare pulmonary diseases have found it difficult to get much-needed therapy adherence support while also dealing with elevated stressors due to being immunosuppressed, conscious of infection and hypersensitive to viral threats. COVID-19 can cause lung complications, such as pneumonia and, in the most severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome. As a complication of COVID-19, sepsis can also cause lasting harm to the lungs and other organs.\nDuring these challenging times, a patient-first approach has been critical for addressing the unique healthcare coordination needs of these vulnerable patients, helping them to avoid transmission of infection with a proactive, process-driven telehealth program.\nThis article highlights a patient-first approach for overcoming the limitations of the standard specialty pharmacy, which often emphasizes technology solutions rather than fully addressing human needs and variability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998771548271179}
+{"content": "i really enjoy eating food made with plenty of care and ample love\nAlso, I'm a PhD student in Rhetoric and Composition at TCU. My scholarly interests center the rhetorical and composing processes of students of color, particularly Latino/a/x students. As a student and then professional, I’ve constantly noticed the disconnect between institutions and ethnic-minority communities. These disconnects can occur at obvious levels, for example, erasing the home language for non-native speakers in extremely efficient and effective methods. At more intricate levels, these institutions hold specific values that require careful extrapolation to identify, which misalign with these same communities. In my graduate studies, I’ve developed vocabulary to identify and conceptualize these disconnects. These disconnects, many times, emerge because of race, class, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or immigration status. With these structural components in mind, I position educational institutions in a larger sociopolitical landscape. At TCU, I continue studying these positions as they relate to bilingual Latinos/as/xs in composition courses. TCU serves as a prime location to conduct this research, and it allows me to stay “driving-distance” (8 hours) from my family. Having attended public institutions from pre-k to a master’s degree, TCU’s private school designation presents opportunities for me to understand institutional dynamics in this environment. Situated in Fort Worth and close to Dallas, TCU serves as a site to understand racial dynamics and impact in a metroplex.\nI sought this metroplex exposure to continue growth as a scholar of color. In my previous professional experiences in K-12 and post-secondary settings, I’ve purposely worked at institutions that serve over 90% Latina/o/x students, mostly Mexican/Mexican American. One of my toughest yet most worthwhile experiences was as a high school English teacher. That position forced me to contemplate my teaching convictions in a grade level with standardized testing. Moreover, I’d notice how bilingual students interacted in my class, yet my assignments seemed to only minimally engage these bilingual capacities. This contemplating led to a chapter publication entitled “Code Switching: Moving Toward Bilingual Critical Literacy” in Decolonizing Rhetoric and Composition Studies. At the moment, I’m working on an essay dealing with the use of narco/corridos in composition courses at the college-level, which I used when I previously taught first-year English courses (comp I and comp II). This connects to my future work in the program because narco/corridos influence composition practices for some Latina/o/x students, particularly Mexican Americans. On a different level, this project feels like I’m reaching closer to my teaching voice.\nMoreover, a project I'm propelling is a corrido workshop at TCU. I'm in the midst of developing its curriculum, but I want to target students who want exposure to this type of rhetoric in a pre-dominantly white campus.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9547837376594543}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe letter comments on a previously published article, regarding the diagnosis of postoperative liver dysfunction and intrahepatic cholestasis after liver resection. It emphasizes the diagnostic difficulty and pitfalls involved in the issue, including the risk of missing the diagnosis of occult sepsis or other complications, with dangerous consequences\nKeywords Alkaline phosphatase Extended hepatectomy Gamma-glutamyl-transpeptidase Hepatic pedicle clamping Hyperbilirubinemia Intrahepatic cholestasis Liver resection Morbidity Mortality Postoperative liver dysfunction Prognosis Sepsis", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9879786968231201}
+{"content": "Stop Snoring\nSnoring is not just a nuisance for your bedmate (or, in extreme cases, for your neighbor). It can be a sign of a serious medical disorder called\nsleep apnea. The first issue to address regarding chronic snoring is whether this is a symptom of sleep apnea. Next you can figure out stop snoring. Instructions\n1. Are you overweight? Do you constantly feel drowsy? Do you struggle to breathe while asleep? Do you have high blood pressure? If so, consult a doctor who specializes in sleep disorders. These are all telltale signs of\nsleep apnea.\n2. Use a single low pillow. Sleeping on too many pillows can stretch and narrow the nasal passage. If, however, you are congested, elevate the head by placing books under the mattress to encourage better drainage.\n3. Try to sleep on your stomach, since snoring is less likely to occur in this position. You can buy anti-snoring pillows designed to keep snorers on their side\nwhile asleep.\n4. Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Extra weight, smoking, alcohol and drugs all exacerbate snoring.\n5. Review your meds. Sleeping pills, antihistamines and other medications increase snoring.\n6. Consult your doctor if you suspect that allergies and nasal congestion may be causing the problem. Make sure your allergy medication is antihistamine free.\n7. Try an over-the-counter nasal strip. These strips may widen the nasal passages and decrease congestion to reduce snoring.\n8. Ask your dentist about using an oral appliance designed to\nreduce snoring.\n9. Discuss the treatments for sleep apnea with a sleep-disorder specialist. These include surgery, radio-frequency treatment and a sleeping mask that aids breathing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8577816486358643}
+{"content": "Blackboard and AWS are expanding their relationship to unlock what’s next for the virtual classroom The delineation between in-person and online learning has dissolved. While this was potentially already in progress before 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has ensured that learners’ paths toward their educational goals will no longer remain a static experience in one format or the other. As the virtual classroom becomes a mainstay of education moving forward, we recognize that collaboration tools need to be specifically designed for digital learning in order to facilitate meaningful educational interactions. That’s why we’ve taken steps to enhance our virtual classroom solution, Blackboard Collaborate, working with AWS.\nAs learners continue to become more empowered, taking control of their educational destinations, educators and administrators have a tremendous opportunity to offer personalized experiences, fueled by data, which can accompany students—no matter their circumstances. Providing this requires not only cutting-edge technology, but deep education expertise. By expanding our relationship with AWS, Blackboard is leveraging best-in-class technology so that we can focus on what makes us the leaders in EdTech—education-first innovations.\nAs global leaders in our respective fields, Blackboard and AWS are proud to announce the integration of AWS’s Amazon Chime SDK service into Blackboard Collaborate. With this advancement, the Amazon Chime SDK will help us deliver next-class stability, speed, Machine Learning-driven noise cancelation, reliability and exquisite audio-visuals. By allowing AWS to handle these areas of specialized expertise, we will continue to focus on pedagogically-sound enhancements. Additionally, with AWS’s secure global infrastructure, we can accelerate the pace by which we bring innovations to market—meaning more robust, capable tools and features available to you faster than ever.\nWe are excited by this opportunity to usher in a new era of EdTech, one which blurs the lines of technology and interpersonal facilitation for every classroom. The continuation of our relationship with AWS allows us to remain focused and dedicated on our mission to advance learning together with you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7874164581298828}
+{"content": "QuotaBills\nHealth food makes me sick. - Calvin Trillin\nDiet Planner: A fast talker. - Daffynitions joe-ks.com Diets are mainly food for thought. - N Wylie Jones Vice-President: A cow's fifth teat. - Harry S Truman Mine is the least fat diet in the world. - Pierre Dukan People will travel anywhere for good food. - Rene Redzepi Diets, like clothes, should be tailored to you. - Joan Rivers I want my food dead. Not sick, not dying - dead. - Oscar Wilde Bacon: the main reason you are not a vegetarian. - Unknown The heart, like the stomach, wants a varied diet. - Gustave Flaubert Home cooking. Where many a man thinks his wife is. - Jimmy Durante Food tastes best when you eat it with your own spoon. - Denmark Proverb A balanced diet is a Cracker Jack cookie in each hand. - Joe-kster The universe is not a machine; it is an organic whole. - Ravi Zacharias People who shop in health food stores never look healthy. - Amy Sedaris I'm on a whiskey diet. I've lost three days already. - Tommy Cooper The beef is so undercooked it's starting to eat the salad. - Gordon Ramsay I will not eat oysters. I want my food dead. Not sick - not wounded - dead. - Woody Allen No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated by any other means. - Maimonides What else is there to live for? Chinese food and women. There is nothing else! - Dudley Moore Exercise is king, nutrition is queen. Put them together and you have a kingdom. - Jack LaLanne We need more young people involved in farming because the future needs real food. - Helena Sylvester Man should not try to avoid stress any more than he would shun food, love, or exercise. - Hans Selye People want honest, flavourful food, not some show-off meal that takes days to prepare. - Ted Allen The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later, you're hungry again. - George Miller My own prescription for health is less paperwork and more running barefoot through the grass. - Leslie Grimutter If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. - JRR Tolkien I was in a sushi bar and it dawned on me - how could I discriminate between a cow and a fish? - Carre Otis The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out of his nose. - Garrison Keillor I grew up on a steady diet of science fiction, especially apocalyptic and postapocalyptic fiction. - Justin Cronin My wife is on a diet. Coconuts and bananas. She hasn't lost any weight, but she can sure climb a tree. - Henny Youngman Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers. - Socrates What my mother believed about cooking is that if you worked hard and prospered, someone else would do it for you. - Nora Ephron Malenutrition: The practice of depriving a man from food for more than a couple of hours - or during a football game - Daffynitions joe-ks.com Grass: 1. The green stuff that wilts in the yard and flourishes in the garden; 2. What grows by the yard and dies by the foot. - Daffynitions joe-ks.com I like Pirate's Booty. Prunes and olives, too. I love hummus. I can eat that until I die. I tend to eat mostly organic food. - Queen Latifah Mancation: A man's vacation. Generally includes lots of beer, a Redneck grill, slabs of meat for cooking and a sack of fireworks. - Daffynitions joe-ks.com Canada is like an old cow. The West feeds it. Ontario and Quebec milk it. And you can well imagine what it's doing in the Maritimes. - Tommy Douglas I like a quiet evening with family or friends over, great food and great discussion, and a lot of laughter. That's really what fills my tank. - Anna Eshoo The best way to lose weight is to close your mouth - something very difficult for a politician. Or watch your food - just watch it, don't eat it. - Edward I Kock", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8542187809944153}
+{"content": "Dietary predictors of prenatal per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances exposure\nBy Stephanie M Eick, Dana E Goin, Jessica Trowbridge, Lara Cushing, Sabrina Crispo Smith, June-Soo Park, Erin DeMicco, Amy M Padula, Tracey J Woodruff, and Rachel Morello-Frosch\nJ Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol October 12, 2021 DOI: 10.1038/s41370-021-00386-6 Background\nPer- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are commonly detected in a variety of foods and food packaging materials. However, few studies have examined diet as a potential source of PFAS exposure during pregnancy. In the present cross-sectional study, we examined prenatal PFAS levels in relation to self-reported consumption of meats, dairy products, and processed foods during pregnancy.\nMethods\nParticipants were enrolled in the Chemicals in Our Bodies study, a demographically diverse pregnancy cohort in San Francisco, CA (N = 509). Diet was assessed using a self-reported interview questionnaire administered during the second trimester. Participants were asked on average how many times a day, week, or month they ate 11 different foods since becoming pregnant. Responses were categorized as at least once a week or less than once a week and foods were grouped into three categories: processed foods, dairy products, and meats. Twelve PFAS (ng/mL) were measured in second trimester serum samples. We investigated relationships between consumption of individual dairy products, meats, and processed foods and natural log-transformed PFAS using separate linear regression models adjusted for maternal age, education, race/ethnicity, and nativity.\nResults\nSeven PFAS were detected in ≥65% of participants. Consumption of dairy milk and cheese at least once per week was moderately associated with elevated levels of perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDeA) relative to those who ate dairy products less than once week. The strongest associations observed were with PFDeA for dairy milk (β = 0.2, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.02, 0.39) and PFNA for cheese (β = 0.22, 95% CI = 0.02, 0.41). Eating fish, poultry, and red meat at least once per week was associated with higher levels of perfluoroundecanoic acid, PFDeA, PFNA, and perflucorooctane sulfonic acid.\nConclusions\nResults indicate that consumption of animal products may contribute to elevated prenatal PFAS levels.\nLocation:\nTopics:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5993061065673828}
+{"content": "Effects of allergen challenge on eosinophils, eosinophil cationic protein, and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor in mild asthma.Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1995 Jun; 151(6):1915-24.AJ\nAllergen inhalation challenge is associated with increases in eosinophil number and activation, and provides a useful model for investigating airway inflammation in asthma. Limited information, however, is available on the effect of allergen challenge on cytokines regulating eosinophil function. We investigated allergen-induced changes in eosinophil number and activation and in granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), a cytokine known to regulate eosinophil function in vitro. Seven subjects with mild atopic asthma and late asthmatic responses completed diluent- and allergen-inhalation challenges. Blood, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), and biopsy samples were collected 24 h after challenge. Allergen inhalation caused a significant increase in eosinophils in BALF and biopsy samples. Eosinophil activation, as assessed by secretion of eosinophil cationic protein, and GM-CSF levels were significantly increased in BALF and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cells. Allergen inhalation did not cause a significant change in eosinophil activation in biopsy tissue but did result in a significant decrease in GM-CSF in the tissue. Significant correlations were shown between the concentration of GM-CSF in BALF and the percentage of BAL eosinophils (Rs = 0.75, p = 0.05), severity of the late asthmatic response, and number of BAL eosinophils (Rs = 0.82, p = 0.02). A trend was seen between the late response and the concentration of GM-CSF in BALF. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that eosinophils, regulated by GM-CSF, contribute to allergen-induced decreases in airway function.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine,vol. 151, no. 6, 1995, pp. 1915-24. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1995;151(6):1915-24. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 151(6), 1915-24. Am J Respir Crit Care Med.1995;151(6):1915-24. PubMed PMID: 7767540.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7085195779800415}
+{"content": "INDIANAPOLIS — It’s officially National Fire Prevention Week, and the American Red Cross continues to install free fire alarms across our area.\n“People that don’t have a smoke detector, if they want a smoke detector, we don’t charge for those then,” explains Brice Johnson, Executive Director of the Central Indiana Region of the American Red Cross.\nTo date, the organization has installed 220 detectors around Indy this year.\nOf the roughly 60,000 disasters the organization responds to every year, the majority are home fires.\nWhen the weather gets colder, they see an uptick in fires by 27%. Generally people have around two minutes to safely escape a burning home. All too often homeowners neglect to check if their detectors are still working.\n“It’s amazing when we do preparedness programs for kids, how often the kids will inform their parents about what they need to do at home,” adds Johnson.\nA smoke detector typically has around a 10-year life span. After that, the American Red Cross suggests the device be switched out even if it is working properly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7814211249351501}
+{"content": "ABSTRACT\nBACKGROUND: Patient participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening via a stool test and colonoscopy is suboptimal, but participation can be improved by the development of a blood test. However, the suboptimal detection abilities of blood tests for advanced neoplasia, including advanced adenoma (AA) and CRC, limit their application. We aimed to investigate the proteomic landscape of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) from the serum of patients with colorectal neoplasia and identify specific sEV proteins that could serve as biomarkers for early diagnosis.\nMATERIALS AND METHODS: We enrolled 100 patients including 13 healthy subjects, 12 non-AAs, 13 AAs, and 16 stage-I, 15 stage-II, 16 stage-III, and 15 stage-IV CRCs. These patients were classified as normal control, early neoplasia, and advanced neoplasia. The sEV proteome was explored by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Generalized association plots were used to integrate the clustering methods, visualize the data matrix, and analyze the relationship. The specific sEV biomarkers were identified by a decision tree via Orange3 software. Functional enrichment analysis was conducted by using the Ingenuity Pathway Analysis platform.\nRESULTS: The sEV protein matrix was identified from the serum of 100 patients and contained 3353 proteins, of which 1921 proteins from 98 patients were finally analyzed. Compared with the normal control, subjects with early and advanced neoplasia exhibited a distinct proteomic distribution in the data matrix plot. Six sEV proteins were identified, namely, GCLM, KEL, APOF, CFB, PDE5A, and ATIC, which properly distinguished normal control, early neoplasia, and advanced neoplasia patients from each other. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that APOF+ and CFB+ sEV associated with clathrin-mediated endocytosis signaling and the complement system, which have critical implications for CRC carcinogenesis.\nCONCLUSION: Patients with colorectal neoplasia had a distinct sEV proteome expression pattern in serum compared with those patients who were healthy and did not have neoplasms. Moreover, the six identified specific sEV proteins had the potential to discriminate colorectal neoplasia between early-stage and advanced neoplasia. Collectively, our study provided a six-sEV protein biomarker panel for CRC diagnosis at early or advanced stages. Furthermore, the implication of the sEV proteome in CRC carcinogenesis via specific signaling pathways was explored.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9290050268173218}
+{"content": "Kochi is a port city that sits within a complex network of canals, rivers and backwaters. It connects the iconic brackish backwaters and tidal mangroves of the state, forming an immense infrastructural water network. Market canal plays a major role in socio-economic and cultural development. They not only support commerce and economy, but also connect communities and ecosystems. Over time, rapid urbanization has resulted in neglecting widespread exploitation of this resource. The street stretches across 1.45 kilometres, running north-south, parallel to the Marine drive. There are significant hidden gems embedded within this stretch, terminating at a three-acre bird sanctuary. The project aims to discover, regenerate and connect the city’s natural assets along Market Street. Whether we discover the hidden gems embedded, regenerate the canal passageway or reconnect the fragmented ecology to a larger lung space of the bird sanctuary, this community gains its resources from its immediate neighbourhood street.View Additional Work", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999933838844299}
+{"content": "The RAIC is observing the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30, 2021. It is our intention to take this time to recognize, reflect, and commemorate the dark and harmful history of residential schools in Canada and the lasting and inter-generational impact they have had on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities.\nWhile reflecting on the past, we acknowledge the role that architects, and architecture, had in the formation and implementation of residential schools across the country. We implore practitioners in our profession to consider the impact of their work on marginalized communities and strongly advocate against becoming involved in projects that violate the tenets of universal human rights.\nAs we move forward, the RAIC remains committed to further developing and implementing a Reconciliation Action plan. Through this, our organization will continue to work with Indigenous members, architects, communities, and organizations to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.\nFor more information and resource on the ongoing work toward reconciliation, please visit:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.74564528465271}
+{"content": "On 14 April 2014, the first laboratory-confirmed case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection was reported in Malaysia in a man in his mid-fifties, who developed pneumonia with respiratory distress, after returning from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The case succumbed to his illness three days after admission at a local hospital. The follow-up of 199 close contacts identified through contact tracing and vigilant surveillance did not result in detecting any other confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6153324842453003}
+{"content": "Using screen readers to evaluate the compatibility of a website\nBlogs and articles discuss testing with a screen reader as being a vitally important part of creating accessible digital experiences. But these same blogs and articles jump into which commands to use in the screen reader and not necessarily what to test or how to interpret the results. It's a little like baking a cake, where you have the ingredients but not the instructions\nA structured approach towards screen reader testing means where time is often limited, our efforts are focused on the critical parts of the digital experience. The things which users will use and interact with rather than the static components like headings and lists which are picked up earlier in the development cycle.\nThis approach is ultimately compatibility testing. It's identifying whether unusual behaviour identified in one browser and screen reader combination is due to poor coding practice or a quirk of the combination. It's confirming, if it's coded correctly and tested comprehensively against all the combinations potential problems can be escalated or ignored. We're not chasing our tail fixing behaviour in one combination which is a quirk and not a legitimate bug.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6631622314453125}
+{"content": "Abstract 155 1. To recognize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to imaging in Nuclear Medicine. 2. To understand the importance of the V/Q study during a pandemic and how to modify the study for the safety of patients and technologists while still providing quality images. 3. Understanding the benefits of perfusion SPECT/CT studies compared to a traditional V/Q study. 4. To provide examples of both positive and negative studies for pulmonary embolism with SPECT/CT. Pulmonary embolism (PE) has been and continues to be a challenging diagnosis especially in the new era of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Challenges of COVID-19 in Nuclear Medicine include contamination, spread of disease, availability of radiotracer, the long exam duration, reliance on patient cooperation, radiation exposure to patients/technologists and diagnostic certainty. In our institution, we followed the SNMMI guidelines of foregoing the ventilation component of a V/Q scan and relying on perfusion only imaging for PE diagnosis. Due to the caution of aerosol spread and difficult system contamination clearance, using Hybrid perfusion Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging for PE is a comparable alternative to the traditional V/Q scan with multiple benefits. This can provide a possible solution to many of the challenges of the current pandemic. SPECT/CT has demonstrated better certainty of identifying perfusion defects compared to planar imaging alone. This essay will retrospectively compare a traditional V/Q scan with perfusion SPECT/CT imaging and evaluate radiation exposure, exam duration and COVID-19 exposure. The total radiation exposure from the traditional V/Q scan is 2.575 mSv compared to 2.63 mSv from the SPECT/CT study. However, other aspects of the study had significantly improved with the SPECT/CT study including total exam duration, technologist exposure time, reliance on patient cooperation, the need for a repeat ventilation and improved accuracy. The benefits of additional anatomical localization of perfusion defects, parenchymal disease and incidental findings are also an advantage that should not be overlooked. Illustrative cases will show both positive and negative perfusion studies for pulmonary emboli. We continue to accrue patients for further analysis. Objectives:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9780669212341309}
+{"content": "Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse and Aldona JonaitisApr 27, 2021 Unsettling Native Art Histories on the Northwest Coast University of Washington Press 2020\nInseparable from its communities, Northwest Coast art functions aesthetically and performatively beyond the scope of non-Indigenous scholarship, from demonstrating kinship connections to manifesting spiritual power.\nContributors to Unsettling Native Art Histories on the Northwest Coast (University of Washington Press, 2020), edited by Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse and Aldona Jonaitis, foreground Indigenous understandings in recognition of this rich context and its historical erasure within the discipline of art history.\nBy centering voices that uphold Indigenous priorities, integrating the expertise of Indigenous knowledge holders about their artistic heritage, and questioning current institutional practices, these new essays \"unsettle\" Northwest Coast art studies. Key themes include discussions of cultural heritage protections and Native sovereignty; re-centering women and their critical role in transmitting cultural knowledge; reflecting on decolonization work in museums; and examining how artworks function as living documents. The volume exemplifies respectful and relational engagement with Indigenous art and advocates for more accountable scholarship and practices.\nKirstin L. Ellsworth holds a Ph.D. in the History of Art from Indiana University and is Associate Professor of Art History at California State University Dominguez Hills.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9231283068656921}
+{"content": "Due to migration crises, Deputy Minister of Defense Marcin Ociepa announced that the Polish government plans to construct a permanent barrier on the Polish-Belarusian border. This barrier will most likely be in the form of a solid wall and the border will be much more secure than it currently is.\nThe question now is how much such a barrier would cost.\nOciepa confirmed that decisions to build a permanent barrier have been made but the specifics are still being discussed. In addition to the wall itself, the new infrastructure is also meant to be equipped with a modern system of cameras and sensors.\nThe ministry of defense stated that Poland will rely on international experience in this area. Efforts to calculate the costs and technical specifications for the barrier are currently underway.\nThe new security installation is meant to be much taller than the one that is currently present on the Polish-Belarusian border. The new Polish wall is expected to be similar to the one that is located on the Greek-Turkish border.\nA Polish border wall is no small investment\nThe wall on the Southern Greek border is 5-meters tall and 40-kilometers long. The total cost of its construction was €62.9 million.\nHow much would a similar wall cost on the Polish market?\nTomasz Karwat from Lovbet construction company explained that a border wall would require fewer materials than one constructed for industrial purposes. Nevertheless, the border wall’s 20-centimeter-thick prefabrication would cost €880 per meter. Including transport costs, this sum would increase to €1,100 per meter. Therefore, a kilometer of the wall would cost around €1.1 million and 40 kilometers would cost approximately €44 million.\nIf the government would like to replace the current wired fence on the border with a wall, then the total price for 150 kilometers would be €165 million.\nThe entire border with Belarus is 418 kilometers long, but it seems unfeasible to construct a wall along its entire length as that would cost more than €500 million.\nThe price of electronics meant to support the Polish Border Guard in surveilling the wall should also be included.\nHedron Group expert Romuald Sikora emphasized that the highest-quality equipment could cost up to €3.3 million per kilometer, but purchasing the cheapest electronics could bring the price as low as €22,000 per kilometer. However, such technology would most definitely be insufficient to guarantee the border’s security.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6902781128883362}
+{"content": "A comprehensive investigation was immediately initiated on receipt of the complaint.\nThe product was not returned to manufacturer for evaluation, and a thorough investigation was completed as the lot number has been identified/confirmed in this case.\nSince the screw remains in the patient, no physical, chemical evaluation could be performed, and the exact cause of the reported issue could not be ascertained.\nIt was reported that multiple instruments could not engage and fully lock the screw.\nIt is likely that the lips of outer collet became compromised at some point during the case.\nOnce compromised it becomes difficult for instruments to fully engage onto the screw head.\nHowever, without the actual implant no definitive root cause can be determined.\nOur investigation and review of the manufacturing and inspection records revealed no manufacturing discrepancies or material defects, nor did it reveal any contributing information/trends.\nRemains in patient.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.995962917804718}
+{"content": "Flow refers to a mental state that’s linked to enjoyment, energy, engagement and happiness. Research on flow states shows that they enhance our performance. Unfortunately, many of us have made a habit of over preparing and overthinking and that actually blocks the experience of flow in our lives.\nThe power of our attention and focus are components required for a flow experience. Our mind can’t be wandering. We must become absorbed in an activity in a way where our attention feels fluid and we stop being aware of ourselves.\nYet so many of us have an automatic, underlying habit of constant self-scrutiny. Our inner critic has control over our internal state and our attention becomes rigid and tight because we’re worrying: am I doing this right?\nThis comes from a good place. When you care deeply about how you show up in the world it follows that you become hyper aware of how others see you. Then whether you are aware of it or not, you end up monitoring yourself for shortcomings and trying to dodge any potential for error or criticism. This mindset results in needing to tightly prepare.\nOur need to over prepare is driven by a desire to be excellent but it often comes at the expense of authenticity and spontaneity. It’s not relaxing. Being overly fixated on details undermines our attention and focus. All that internal pressure blocks us from flow because the energy of our attention is distracted and wrapped up in self.\nTo have flow we need fluid attention and to have fluid attention we need self-trust. This is a real challenge for many of us because we weren’t taught how to look inward to guide our choices, so we have limited trust in ourselves. Applying a growth mindset helps here: when faced with a challenge we must see it as an opportunity to engage deeply and get better—it’s not about doing it perfectly. This is how we can get out of our own way so that we can experience more flow in all areas of our lives.\n– Coach Liane", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6757971048355103}
+{"content": "The cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX released its first sign language video tutorial in honor of International Sign Language Day. CoinDCX wants to raise cryptocurrency knowledge among differently-abled people in the Indian community.\nCoinDCX partnered with startup Yunikee.com to introduce modules on cryptocurrency in sign language. The startup aids NGOs and other organizations in creating products and services using Indian sign language. The first-of-its-kind initiative will be a free for all learning module with content focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrency.\nCrypto education and knowledge sharing for everyone\nAccording to the press release, the differently-abled community can access the video tutorials via the exchange’s crypto education learning portal – DCX Learn. The main aim is to create public awareness of cryptocurrency as a financial asset class. CoinDCX Head of Brand and Communication Ramalingam Subramanian said the firm strongly advocated for crypto education and knowledge sharing for everyone. Subramanian added:\n“Our mission is to introduce Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies to a growing number of Indians. We want to ensure that everyone has access to crypto and make informed decisions while they dwell into crypto.”\nResidents of the Indian subcontinent are among the fastest adopters of cryptocurrencies. Nonetheless, the level of financial literacy among the masses is still wanting. While the crypto sphere is still developing, there remains a gaping hole concerning the availability of educational opportunities to inform potential investors about the developments in the crypto industry.\nThe classes are tailored to cater to all levels of crypto users\nCoinDCX has allocated the U.S. $1.3 million for its educational initiative dubbed #TryCrypto. The aim is to introduce over 50 million Indian users into the crypto sphere. The firm offers engaging and straightforward explanations on different topics related to cryptocurrencies to make informed investment decisions.\nThe platform disseminates information through articles and guides, online courses, interactive lectures, and free quizzes. The classes are tailored to cater to all levels of crypto users, from beginners to advanced market participants.\nAccording to the announcement, users can access the initial video on the DCX Learn YouTube channel. The firm will offer a certificate to those who complete the course. CoinDCX plans to introduce similar courses in several other languages.\nTom is a long-serving freelance writer who specializes in the blockchain and cryptocurrency niche. You may even call him a crypto-enthusiast with over 10-years’ experience in content creation, blog writing, and SEO. He is a philosophical figurehead who believes that to make our world a better place, we must invest in incorruptible products and procedures, of which Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are leading examples.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8527640104293823}
+{"content": "Alveolar regeneration through a Krt8+ transitional stem cell state that persists in human lung fibrosis. Author(s): Strunz, Maximilian; Simon, Lukas M; Ansari, Meshal; Kathiriya, Jaymin J; Angelidis, Ilias; Mayr, Christoph H; Tsidiridis, George; Lange, Marius; Mattner, Laura F; Yee, Min; Ogar, Paulina; Sengupta, Arunima; Kukhtevich, Igor; Schneider, Robert; Zhao, Zhongming; Voss, Carola; Stoeger, Tobias; Neumann, Jens HL; Hilgendorff, Anne; Behr, Jürgen; O'Reilly, Michael; Lehmann, Mareike; Burgstaller, Gerald; Königshoff, Melanie; Chapman, Harold A; Theis, Fabian J; Schiller, Herbert B et al. Published Web Locationhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-17358-3 Abstract\nThe cell type specific sequences of transcriptional programs during lung regeneration have remained elusive. Using time-series single cell RNA-seq of the bleomycin lung injury model, we resolved transcriptional dynamics for 28 cell types. Trajectory modeling together with lineage tracing revealed that airway and alveolar stem cells converge on a unique Krt8 + transitional stem cell state during alveolar regeneration. These cells have squamous morphology, feature p53 and NFkB activation and display transcriptional features of cellular senescence. The Krt8+ state appears in several independent models of lung injury and persists in human lung fibrosis, creating a distinct cell-cell communication network with mesenchyme and macrophages during repair. We generated a model of gene regulatory programs leading to Krt8+ transitional cells and their terminal differentiation to alveolar type-1 cells. We propose that in lung fibrosis, perturbed molecular checkpoints on the way to terminal differentiation can cause aberrant persistence of regenerative intermediate stem cell states.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5335990786552429}
+{"content": "Thailand Country indicators\nFossil fuel subsidies (USD, billions):\nFossil fuel subsidies with externalities (% of GDP):\nNews\nMalaysia is lagging behind its regional peers when it comes to AC charging stations and DC fast-charging stations and the lack of incentives is to blame. The country now aims to have 1,000 DC rapid charging stations in the next four years.\nSoutheast Asia’s economy is set to lose trillions over the next 50 years if it does not significantly reduce its carbon emissions, a Deloitte report found.\nReports\nAccording to this report by Eco-Business, insufficient regulation and fossil fuel subsidies are holding back Southeast Asia’s transition to a low carbon economy. The report\nThis report by the Asian Development Bank measures the size of subsidies on fossil fuels including direct transfers, tax exemptions, subsidized credit, and losses of", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9348024725914001}
+{"content": "Kenya Approves Field Trials of Biotech Corn and Cotton\nThe National Biosafety Authority of Kenya approved the applications for National Performance Trials (NPTs) of biotech corn and cotton, which will commence in October 2017. This was announced by NBA managing director, Willy Tonui, after a meeting with stakeholders, including Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organisation (KALRO) and African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) who previously received permits for field trials but were stopped by Health Secretary Dr. Cleopa Mailu.\nGM Plants Promise Fish Oils Aplenty\nNew research findings support the commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM)\nCamelina sativa, one of Europe's oldest oil seed crops. Scientists have reproduced results showing that the transgenic camelina plants can grow in the field. They have matched the seeds' biosynthetic products more closely to those of their marine counterparts, and have identified the potential for even greater oil storage in the seeds.\nCanadian Consumers First to Taste Commercialized GE Salmon\nGenetically engineered salmon has finally reached the dinner table after over 25 years of long wait since its first application for Food and Drugs Administration approval. According to its developer, AquaBounty Technologies, they have sold about 4.5 tons of GE salmon in Canada as of August 4, 2017.\nGE salmon is a variety of Atlantic salmon that needs half the time (18 months only) of its non-GE counterpart to grow. According to AquaBounty's chief executive, Ron Stotish, they sold the first commercial batch for US$5.30/lb ($11.70/kg). \"I think the larger market is viewing it as a more predictable, sustainable source of salmon,\" Stotish added. \"As a first sale, this was very positive and encouraging for us.\"\nRead the news release from Nature.\nCRISPR-Cas9-mediated Engineering of the γ-Aminobutyric Acid Pathway in Tomato\nThe CRISPR system has become a widely used technique to perform targeted mutagenesis in a variety of species. However, few studies have modified metabolic pathways in plants using the CRISPR system. China Agricultural University researchers, led by Rui Li introduced the pYLCRISPR-Cas9 system, with has one or more single-site guide RNAs to target the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) shunt in tomatoes, which has five key genes.\nGM APPROVAL UPDATES\nThe Philippines approved cotton MON88701 for food, feed, and processing.\nThe Philippines approved corn MON87427 x MON89034 x TC1507 x MON87411 x 59122 for food, feed, and processing.\nThe Philippines approved eggplant EE1 for food, feed, and processing.\nThe Philippines approved corn MON87429 for food, feed, and processing.\nThe Philippines approved rice GR2E for commercial propagation.\nThe Philippines approved (renewal) corn MON89034 for commercial propagation.\nThe Crop Biotech Update is a weekly newsletter of ISAAA, a non-for-profit organization. The CBU is distributed for free to over 23,000 subscribers worldwide to inform them about the key developments in biosciences, especially in agricultural biotechnology. Your support will help us in our mission to feed the world with knowledge.\nYou can help by donating as little as $10.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7936156988143921}
+{"content": "Scale of Outreach in Market Systems Development: Building the Evidence Base\nAs a path toward achieving scale and sustainability in inclusive market systems development, many donors and implementers have adopted a facilitation approach that catalyzes changes in both the structure and dynamics of market systems. A common element across these programs is that implementers do not have primary contact with target beneficiaries.\nThis study looks at the evidence on outreach from eleven market system facilitation projects. These projects were designed to promote inclusive growth in agricultural value chains. While a variety of indicators were used to measure specific types of outreach to smallholder farmers, more comprehensive indicators for measuring total outreach were less common. Moreover, all of the official indicators focus on measuring outreach to direct beneficiaries, while beneficiaries reached indirectly are missing from the evidence base.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7009817361831665}
+{"content": "Indonesia has become the new COVID-19 epicenter, experiencing a massive surge in infections over the last month, driven by the Delta variant. This increase in cases has overwhelmed the healthcare system and hospitals in multiple localities, and there are growing concerns about the availability of oxygen and other life-sustaining supplies.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of American life, but especially so for individuals struggling with opioid misuse or in recovery.\nMajor cities across the country, including all state capitals, are on a heightened sense of alarm as the FBI has received information pointing towards “armed protests” between January 16 – 20, 2021. This intelligence is being taken very seriously given the recent events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. What do these threats mean for local businesses and what can you do in advance to prepare? Here are some actions your business can take to make sure you are prepared for disruptions that may take place over the coming days and beyond.\nWe face strong headwinds from those who seek to undermine liberal democracies, as well as those who are apathetic or don’t know any better.\nFor investors, Talent Finance provides the language and framework for a realm of new possibilities. With a data-driven approach, the Talent Finance initiative is leading a movement to connect the public and private sectors to work towards increasing investment in people.\nWe sat down with business leaders driving the global corporate response to COVID-19 to learn more about their efforts, how they are navigating this uncharted territory, and what advice they have for others.\nBefore the year 2020, many individuals forecasted their vision board to be filled with milestones, whether it is achieving a promotion at work from an outlined five-year plan, relocating for a new job, or plans to build a small business with new hires.\nThe reassuring voice of business will be critical before and after Election Day.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5714529752731323}
+{"content": "From Stripes To A Beating Heart: Early Cardiac Development In Zebrafish\nThe heart is the first functional organ to form during vertebrate development. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of human birth defect, many originating as anomalies in early heart development. The zebrafish model provides an accessible vertebrate system to study early heart morphogenesis and to gain new insights into the mechanisms of congenital disease. Although composed of only two chambers compared with the four-chambered mammalian heart, the zebrafish heart integrates the core processes and cellular lineages central to cardiac development across vertebrates. The rapid, translucent development of zebrafish is amenable to in vivo imaging and genetic lineage tracing techniques, providing versatile tools to study heart field migration and myocardial progenitor addition and differentiation. Combining transgenic reporters with rapid genome engineering via CRISPR-Cas9 allows for functional testing of candidate genes associated with congenital heart defects and the discovery of molecular causes leading to observed phenotypes. Here, we summarize key insights gained through zebrafish studies into the early patterning of uncommitted lateral plate mesoderm into cardiac progenitors and their regulation. We review the central genetic mechanisms, available tools, and approaches for modeling congenital heart anomalies in the zebrafish as a representative vertebrate model.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7818293571472168}
+{"content": "It is through bringing experiences such as “miraculous” healing — along with other phenomena associated with NDEs and their aftermath — into view that the sharing sessions reveal strong and undeniable connections between the inframental realm and the seemingly physical world. For reasons like these I find the sharing groups very important in my own explorations into philosophy of science (understood as including the “paranormal”).\nBrian", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.832599401473999}
+{"content": "100%(1)1 out of 1 people found this document helpful\nThis preview shows page 1 - 2 out of 2 pages.\nChapter 61.List six assets included in a decedent’s gross estate. Cash, annuities, stocks and bonds, notes receivables, automobiles, residences, other real estate, and retirement accounts are some assets included in the gross estate of a decedent. 2.What is a revocable transfer? A revocable transfer is a transfer where the person transferring retains the rights to alter, amend, revoke, or even terminate the transfer being made.3.If a decedent owns a life insurance policy on his own life, at what value is it included in his gross estate? It is valued at the face value, or death benefit of the life insurance policy. 4.What is meant by “incidents of ownership” in a life insurance policy? It refers the right of the insured or their estate to the economic benefits of their policy. It includes the power to changethe beneficiary, surrender or cancel the policy, assign the policy, revoke an assignment, pledge the policy for a loan, and or obtain a loan from the insurer against the surrender value of the insurance policy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8838182687759399}
+{"content": "Objective: To determine which type of blunt expansion of a low transverse uterine incision during operative delivery is associated with decreased blood loss and intra- and post-operative morbidity for a caesarean section (CS). Methods: The prospective randomised-controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bezmialem University Hospital. The patients were randomly assigned to a group that received a cephalad-caudad (n = 55) or transverse (n = 57) blunt expansion of the low transverse uterine incision. Intra- and post-operative morbidity at caesarean delivery in short-term including blood loss, operating time, post-operative pain with the faces pain rating scale, and post-operative morbidity were analysed. Results: The changes in both haemoglobin (p < 0.01) and haematocrit (p < 0.01) from the pre-operative to post-operative values, estimates of blood loss (p < 0.01) were significantly lower in cephalad-caudad group and the post-operative haematocrit concentrations (p = 0.02) were significantly greater in cephalad-caudad group when compared with the transverse group. The damage of parametrial and uterine vessels into lateral edges were recorded in 11 (19.6%) patients in transverse group and 7 (12.9%) patients in cephalad-caudad group and there is no statistical significance between groups in terms of these parameters (p > 0.05, 95% CI 0.19, 1.63). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that cephalad-caudad blunt expansion of the low transverse uterine incision decreases blood loss compared to transverse blunt dissection. Keywords: Caesarean section; cephalad-caudad blunt expansion; obstetric haemorrhage; uterine incision.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5218006372451782}
+{"content": "Men who have worked night shifts for more than 20 years, work night shifts without daytime naps, or sleep more than 10 hours per night on average may have an increased risk of cancer.\nThe study, led by scientists based at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, reviewed data obtained via interviews with middle-aged and older Chinese in the Dongfeng-Tongji Cohort Study, a cohort of approximately 27,000 retired workers from the Dongfeng Motor Corporation.\nThe researchers sought to investigate the independent and combined effects of three sleep habits on cancer incidence; night shift work, daytime napping, and night time sleep. Via a questionnaire they ascertained individuals who had worked night shifts for over 20 years, had a habit of taking day time naps, and when they usually went to sleep at night and woke up in the morning.\nThe authors report that men who had worked night shifts for over 20 years had a 27% increased risk of cancer incidence, and that men that did not nap in the day time had double the risk of cancer of those who took a 1 to 30-minute nap. They also found that men who slept for more than ten hours per night had an increased risk of cancer. However, no such relationship was observed in women.\nThe researchers also found that male participants with at least two of these sleep habits (long-term night shift work, lack of daytime napping, or sleeping over ten hours per night) had a 43% increased risk of cancer incidence and a two-fold increase in cancer mortality compared to those who exhibited none of the sleep habits.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6487696170806885}
+{"content": "tax expenditures Archive\n[ad_1] The importance of research and development (R&D) spending by the pharmaceutical industry and its resulting innovations is clearer than ever as millions of people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19. In a new report, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analyzes federal policies that influence R&D spending in the pharmaceutical industry. The report highlights how taxes", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9216788411140442}
+{"content": "September continuous for the 10th year as the World Alzheimer’s Month, the international campaign to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around dementia. It marks a special date of the 21st of September as World Alzheimer’s Day, typically linked to the launch of the World Alzheimer Report from Alzheimer’s Disease International. This year’s report will focus on dementia diagnosis, a challenge that the AI-Mind project is addressing. Not coincidentally the 3rd AI-Mind General Assembly (GA) took place recently, on the 17th of September.\nThe event held in a hybrid format allowed participants to meet in person for the first time since the project has started in March 2021. GA brought together more than 60 experts from our transdisciplinary consortium counting 15 partners, with 40 delegates participating in person. The meeting divided between morning and afternoon sessions focused on the project’s aim – how to tackle the challenge of dementia prediction with the use of innovative technologies.\nThe event was as well an exceptional occasion to get insights from the AI-Mind advisory board of which members were present at the assembly, including Francesca Sofia (Epilepsy Alliance Europe), Hernando Ombao (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), Ole Petter Ottersen (Karolinska Institutet), James Rowe (Cambridge University, Dementias Platform UK), Klas Pettersen (Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium), Richard Milne (Wellcome Sanger Institute), Andreas Keller (Saarland University).\nAll agreed that the AI-Mind project is an important initiative that can enhance a patient’s diagnostic journey and consequently the quality of life of those affected by mild cognitive impairment or ones who are onset to dementia. The importance of trustworthiness and ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) harnessed for dementia prediction was also highlighted during the morning presentations, especially by Ole Petter Ottersen, James Rowe, Klas Pettersen, Richard Mille and Andreas Keller.\nIn the AI-Mind project, we keep patients’ wellbeing at the core of our relentless efforts to develop tools for accurate dementia prediction and we are actively involved in raising awareness of dementia-related issues. The high motivation and commitment of all partners involved in the AI-Mind project were only confirmed during the AI-Mind 3rd GA with the encouraging promise from the project’s coordination, Dr Ira Haraldsen:\nThis project will succeed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6424674987792969}
+{"content": "At a juncture when government finances are tight, policy solutions such as taxing tobacco which can be leveraged to boost government revenue, without threatening economic growth, are essential. However, Sri Lanka’s 2021 Budget does not specify any tax increases on cigarettes. Instead, it proposes a simplification of taxes across a variety of sin goods and other goods. Details on how such a complex proposal is to be implemented across an array of industries are yet to be revealed. This blog dissects some of these issues pertaining to cigarette tax proposals in Budget 2021.\nThis blog gives a comprehensive analysis of the macroeconomic proposals of Sri Lanka’s Budget 2018.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6467341780662537}
+{"content": "Junior resident physicians and interns across Karnataka boycotted out-patient department (OPD) and all elective treatments beginning at 9 a.m. on October 7, demanding prompt and regular payment of stipend and COVID-19 risk allowance.\nNamratha C., president of Karnataka Association of Resident Doctors (KARD), said emergency services, ICUs, and COVID-19 services were not hampered by the strike. “All junior resident doctors assembled in their respective colleges for a symbolic protest. However, all those on emergency duty continued with their regular duties,” she said.\nAll post-graduate doctors and interns at the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) assembled in front of the new OPD complex. The younger residents sought urgent resolution of their concerns, holding banners and chanting slogans. According to Dr. Namratha, around 5,000 young physicians from Karnataka participated in the strike.\n“It has been months since the COVID-19 allowance was announced but it is yet to reach us. Umpteen representations were made to the government and administration in the past one year to waive off fees for the year 2021-22 since the past academic year was spent solely on COVID-19 care with close to nil academics and clinical exposure in our chosen specialties. However, there is no response. Instead, the fee has been hiked,” she said.\n“We demand that the government restructure the academic fees according to the 2018-19 academic year and immediately sanction funds for COVID-19 risk allowance. Apart from this, we also demand timely payment of stipend to junior resident doctors and interns,” she said.\n“As the Minister concerned and officials are out of town, we have submitted a memorandum in the office of the Director of Medical Education (DME). We are trying to meet the Minister in the evening,” she added.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5496937036514282}
+{"content": "In recent years, demand for generic drugs has seen a prolific rise. High developmental and investment costs associated with branded formulations has prompted key players to invest in alternative formulae which are more affordable and accessible to people, especially in the developing world. On the back of abovementioned factors, the global generic injectables market is projected to witness an i...\nWith growing proliferation of electronic devices, consumers around the world are facing challenges in procuring suitable power sources. As the global automotive industry and manufacturing sector adopts electrification, complexities in global electricity distribution network prevail. In such scenario, consumers, especially homeowners, are buying portable inverter generators to cater to their power needs in open spaces such as gardens, living rooms and cafeterias. Moreover, the demand for portable inverter generators is gaining traction for being the ideal solution on power outages. While electrical circuit failures are bring down the power grids of an entire city, portable inverter generators are emerging to be viewed as the most valuable commodity in an urban marketplace. Proactive lifestyles of people in several countries has driven the use of portable inverter generators for their outdoor activities such as camping.\nFor more insights into the Market, Request a Sample of this Report\nOn the other hand, remote areas and rural environments in developing countries are troubled with diminished accessibility to proper electricity supply. This has spurred the demand for portable inverter generators, wherein several households across the globe are being run by such devices. Despite these advantages, there remains to be a key concern impeding the growth of the global portable inverter generators market. Manufacturers are facing flak from environmental protection bodies and governments for developing devices that are adding to the global fossil fuel consumption. With diesel and gasoline being the two key fuels used in powering up portable inverter generators, these devices are becoming an environmental issue for their carbon imprints and volatile emissions.\nA new report by Fact.MR has addressed such factors and weighed their impact in terms of influencing the growth of the global portable inverter generators market for the assessment period, 2017-2026. The report projects that by the end of 2026, over 3.3 Bn portable inverter generators will be sold across the globe. The report further reveals that the global portable inverter generators market will expand robustly at 9.9% CAGR during the forecast period. The report also provides value-based market size estimations, along with volume-based market size forecasting for the assessment period.\nGet Customization on this Research Report for specific research solutions Market Taxonomy\nRegion Fuel Power Full Access of this Exclusive Report is Available at\n5 Key Insights from the Report In 2017 and beyond, North America will remain the largest market for portable inverter generators, with growing consumer base for powering outdoor electricity applications. The demand for portable inverter generators in Europe will gain traction towards 2026-end, while the Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) region will spearhead the global portable inverter generators market with respect to manufacturing. In terms of fuel, more than 1 Bn gasoline portable inverter generators have been sold in the global market by the end of 2017. Demand for diesel portable inverter generators is expected to pick up pace by registering 11.1% CAGR over the forecast period. Throughout the forecast period, a majority of portable inverter generators sold in the global market will equipped with a power capacity of 1000-2000 watts. Key players identified by the report include Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. Generac Holdings Inc Champion Power Equipment Inc. Hyundai Motor Company Toshiba Corporation Wuxi Kipor Power Co. Ltd. Briggs & Stratton Corporation Lifan Industry (Group) Co. Ltd. Ryobi Limited Subaru Corporation Explore Fact.MR’s Coverage on the Automotive Domain Torque Transducer Market: A recent study by Fact.MR on the Torque Transducer Market offers a 5-year forecast analysis for the period 2021 – 2026. The study analyzes key trends that are currently influencing the growth of the market. This report covers key dynamics, including drivers, restraints, and opportunities for leading market players along with key stakeholders and emerging players. 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That’s why 80% of Fortune 1,000 companies trust us for making their most critical decisions.We have offices in US and Dublin, whereas our global headquarter is in Dubai.While our experienced consultants employ the latest technologies to extract hard-to-find insights, we believe our USP is the trust clients have on our expertise.Spanning a wide range – from automotive & industry 4.0 to healthcare & retail, our coverage is expansive, but we ensure even the most niche categories are analyzed. Reach out to us with your goals, and we’ll be an able research partner. Contact: US Sales Office: 11140 Rockville Pike Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852 United States Tel: +1 (628) 251-1583 Corporate Headquarter: Unit No: AU-01-H Gold Tower (AU), Plot No: JLT-PH1-I3A, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates E: sales@factmr.com Website: https://www.factmr.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.575811505317688}
+{"content": "The global is set to gain impetus from the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. The report further states that the global surface disinfectant market size was\nUSD 770.6 millionin 2019 and is projected to reach USD 1,547.7 millionby 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period.\nList of the Companies that are Operating in this Industry:\n3M (U.S.)The Proctor & Gamble Company(U.S.)Kimberley-Clark Corporation(U.S.)SC Johnson Professional(U.S.)The Clorox Company(U.S.)Ecolab (U.S.)Metrex Research LLC(U.S.)Reckitt Benckiser (U.K.)Diversey Inc.(U.S.)STERIS plc (Ireland) (Australia)Other Key Players\nDrivers & Restraints-\nIncreasing Prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Infections to Propel Growth\nThe cases of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are expected to surge the demand for surface disinfectant shortly. These infections mainly occur when the patients are being treated in hospitals and are not often detected during the admission procedure.\nThe infections associated with invasive devices and medical equipment consist of ventilator-associated pneumonia, catheter-associated infections, and surgical site infection. However, these disinfectants include a wide range of chemicals, namely, acetic acid, peroxides, and hypochlorite. These are very harmful for human health, as well as for the environment. These factors are expected to hamper the market growth in the coming years.\nGain More Insights into the Surface Disinfectant Industry Research Report:\nSegment-\nResidential Segment to Grow Steadily Owing to Awareness About Infections\nIn terms of applications, the market is divided into health care facilities, commercial, residential, and others. Out of these, the residential segment held 16.1% market share in 2019. This growth is attributable to the increasing awareness amongst the populaces about the benefits of using surface disinfectants and the spread of several infections. Additionally, the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly driving the demand for these disinfectants.\nCompetitive Landscape-\nKey Companies Focus on Product Launches & Collaborations to Surge Sales\nThe market is highly competitive because of the presence of a large number of international and regional companies. Most of them are either following the strategy of joint ventures and partnerships, or are investing huge sums to launch novel surface disinfectants in the market. These steps are helping them to gain a competitive edge. Below are two of the latest industry developments:\nJanuary 2019: Reckitt Benckiser joined hands with Diversey to broaden its presence in North America and to reach out to more hospitals, food joints, and educational institutions. November 2018: Diversey Inc. launched its one-step cleaner, ready-to-use deodorizer and disinfectant called SureTouch. It contains hydrogen peroxide and was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for effectively cleaning the facilities.\nRegional Analysis-\nRising Government Laws to Maintain Hygiene will Favor Growth in North America\nIn 2019, North America procured USD 299.9 million in terms of revenue. This growth is attributable to the increasing number of stringent laws put forward by the governments for maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene at public places, food establishments, and hospitals. Europe is set to experience significant growth stoked by the rising utilization of these disinfectants, especially for household applications. Asia Pacific, on the other hand, is anticipated to exhibit the fastest growth fueled by the increasing expenditure of the governments of numerous countries on public health and cleanliness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6142016649246216}
+{"content": "I was wondering if there is a tool that allows to search for journals where a given researcher is one of the editors.\nEDIT:\nTry Open Editors, a newly published dataset of ca. 480.000 editorial board positions across 6.000 scholarly journals at 17 academic publishers.\nOLD ANSWER:\nThere are no open data* about editorial boards yet.\nThus, research articles that analyze the composition of journals' editorial boards unfortunately collect their data manually. For instance, a paper in 2016 writes at p. 4:\nWe began with a collection of 605 abbreviated titles of journals [...]. Crowdworkers from Amazon Mechanical Turk then expanded those abbreviations into full journal names and collected the individual editorships associated with each journal.\nIt has not gotten better since then.\nHowever, there is a reason for optimism as ORCID allows users to list their editorial board positions. Unfortunately, ORCID remains underused; but perhaps in the future its API could offer a greater treasure trove regarding data on journals editors. (The same is true with WikiData).\n*\nNote: By \"open data\" I mean data that are, inter alia, interoperable, machine-readable, structured - see, for instance, the explanation of \"Open Data\" at the European Data Portal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.968625545501709}
+{"content": "A\nNorth Carolina standard residential lease agreement outlines the conditions under which a tenant is permitted to rent someone else’s property for a specified term, generally lasting one (1) year. The landlord in charge of the property will provide this lease to an individual who has expressed an interest in entering into a tenancy arrangement. A lease agreement can be completed and altered to fit the specific rental unit that the landlord is renting.\nTerms such as the length of the lease, rent amount, security deposit amount, pet and vehicle fees, and the cost of utilities and services will be established and reviewed in the agreement by the parties before the document is signed. A lease agreement becomes legally binding once both the landlord and tenant have signed it.\nRental Laws – Chapter 42 (Landlord and Tenant) Handbooks (Guides)\nContents Maximum (§ 42-51(b)) – Two (2) Months’ Rent Returning (§ 42-52) – Thirty (30) Days\nThe due date will be established by the landlord in the lease agreement (a specific date is not mentioned in state statutes). A grace period is provided by state law, which gives the tenant five (5) days after rent is due to pay the landlord before a late fee can be charged (§ 42-46(a)).\nNorth Carolina Association of Realtors Residential Rental Contract (Form 410-T) – A standard rental contract for leases between a landlord and a tenant that can be used for almost any residential tenancy.\nDownload: PDF\nIf the landlord intends to charge fees for late rent, they must disclose such fees to the tenant in the rental agreement, and the fees must comply with state regulations.\nUsed to notify tenants of the presence of lead-based paint on the premises of pre-1978 housing.\nLandlords that collect a security deposit must, within thirty (30) days after the start of the lease term, inform the tenant of the name and contact information of the bank where the deposit is stored. If the deposit is held in the form of a bond, the landlord must instead disclose the name of the insurance company that provided the bond.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9842853546142578}
+{"content": "Title:\nUnderstanding the pathogenesis of copy number variant formation in the von Willebrand factor gene\nvon Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most prevalent inherited mucocutaneous bleeding disorder in humans, and results from either quantitative or qualitative defects in circulating levels of the multimeric plasma glycoprotein, von Willebrand factor (VWF). Type 1 VWD, a partial quantitative deficiency of VWF, occurs in 50-70% of affected individuals. The genetic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of type 1 VWD were investigated in a European Union cohort study, with no candidate mutation identified in 30% of 150 index cases recruited. A proportion of these patients may be heterozygous for exon deletions of VWF. However, standard DNA sequencing methods undertaken in the original study can mask the presence of copy number variation (CNV) within VWF due to the presence of a wild-type allele. Recent validation of the P011-A1/P012-A1 (MLPA) VWF probe kit enabled analysis of VWF for the presence of heterozygous deletions or duplications (CNV). CNV analysis in this study led to the identification of two novel heterozygous in-frame deletions, which, along with previous deletion identification during optimisation identified 6 deletions in total. This suggested that heterozygous deletions are a significant contributor to the pathogenesis of type 1 VWD. Furthermore, identification, characterisation and in silico analysis of the deletions was undertaken to map the intronic breakpoint locations and understand the pathogenetic mechanisms of deletion formation in VWF. Additional analysis on historical VWF deletions was also undertaken and indicated that VWF was enriched for Alu repetitive elements and these repetitive element sequences are the predominant pathogenetic mechanism in generation of large deletions in VWF. In vitro expression analysis of the in-frame deletion mutants revealed a significant secretion defect of VWF into conditioned media. Furthermore, in some instances, in-frame deletions have a dominant-negative mechanism on VWF secretion, multimerisation and intracellular storage. The phenotypes of patients identified with the heterozygous deletions were found to correlate with the in vitro expression results for all deletions expressed. This provided novel insight into the effects of heterozygous deletions in type 1 VWD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5918108224868774}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe concept of Just-In-Time Training (JITT) is to provide critical information specific to a public health crisis, allowing individuals to understand and respond to an urgent situation. The design of the JITT curriculum appropriate for school-aged children during the COVID-19 pandemic is vital, as every individual has a role to play in mitigating the spread of SARS-CoV-2. When working with various communities, considering culture and religion is essential, as aligning values and beliefs with the JITT curriculum’s objectives may significantly change the community’s behavior toward a public health crisis. In this narrative, we describe how a JITT curriculum for the COVID-19 pandemic, created in Maryland, US, and implemented in a Catholic school system, aligned with core Catholic social teachings. This alignment allowed for implementing and delivering the COVID-19 curriculum in Maryland’s Archdiocese Catholic school system, culminating in a medical-religious partnership that serves as a model for future public health crises.\nKeywords Community engagement COVID-19 Medical-scholastic partnerships ASJC Scopus subject areas Nursing(all) Religious studies", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9865792393684387}
+{"content": "Speaker: Carlos Becerra\nAbstract: This paper analyzes the relationship between inequality, international migration, and ethnoracialization in the United States, from 1970-2010. Informed by current scholarship and based on pooled U.S. Decennial Census and ACS data, this study uses extensive empirical analysis to explore the historical trends of disparate socioeconomic outcomes between and within immigrant groups vis-à-vis U.S.-born, non-Hispanic whites. It departs from previous studies that conceive of national immigrant groups as racially homogeneous; assume that human capital is the best predictor of immigrants’ incorporation in the host society; and only consider inequality between groups neglecting to examine the significance of within group inequality. Through the use of Average Marginal Effects of two-way interacted OLS models the study finds that race effects vary across ethnonational groups, so ethnoracialization seems to be a better analytical concept to explain the dynamics of racialized inclusion and exclusion determining patterned and secular socioeconomic inequalities between and within groups. Results challenge established notions of human capital as the most effective equalizer, as average gains from education, language proficiency, and naturalization are distributed unequally across ethnoracially-bounded groups. While non-white Asian and most white European immigrants exhibit the highest status and income, Latin-American-origin groups (US- and foreign born), regardless of their race, are significantly more likely to earn less and have a lower socioeconomic status than any other ethnic groups, ceteris paribus. More on our seminar series: https://csde.washington.edu/newsevents/seminar-series/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5392709374427795}
+{"content": "Building A Legacy of Excellence\nIn 1949, Long Beach State began with a bold vision: a high-quality educational institution to serve a diverse population in a rapidly growing industrial region.\nSeventy years later, The Beach has evolved not only to produce leaders of industry, but to become a beacon of academic empowerment - a future-focused, egalitarian university where people of all backgrounds can rise to their greatest potential.\nThe Beach’s success is owed in no small part to the philanthropic contributions of its alumni and community members – those stalwart changemakers whose legacies are blazoned in the brick and mortar and preeminent stature of our campus.\nFoundational gifts like the Bob and Barbara Ellis Education Building and the Shakarian Family Student Success Center inspire us and remind us of the visionary supporters who allow the university to make its impact on the world stage. Perhaps most iconic, the Mike and Arlene Walter Pyramid is a dominating cobalt-blue presence both on campus and in the national arena of college sports.\nOther lasting namesakes, like the Gerald M. Kline Innovation Space, the Spidell Technology Center, the Bob Murphy Access Center, the Vivian Engineering Center and the Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership ensure students have the tools needed to advance the fields that represent their benefactors’ passions and priorities for the public good.\nNon-academic gifts, like the Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center, and the Bohl Diamond at Blair Field, reinforce the inimitable spirit of shared purpose that characterizes our Beach community.\nPrivate philanthropy has helped make CSULB a university of choice, and it will play an even larger role in our future success by keeping students debt-free, by providing outstanding academic experiences, ensuring our collective resilience against the tests of our era, and by enabling CSULB to serve as a cultural and creative hub for the entire region.\nAs we stand on the precipice of a new decade full of promise and challenge, we invite all who share our vision to stand with the next generation of leaders and problem solvers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6615842580795288}
+{"content": "This episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics.\nZhōngHuá Mundus is a newsletter by Bruegel, bringing you monthly analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe.\nSign up now to receive it in your mailbox!\nSince 2010, the landscape of China’s largest companies has shifted away from the dominance of state-owned enterprises towards a more diverse and complex landscape with an increasing number of mixed-ownership enterprises and non-public enterprises.\nThis evolution, however, has been far from linear with Chinese private companies facing several challenges. In this episode, SHAN Weijian, Chairman and CEO of PAG, joins Giuseppe Porcaro and Alicia García-Herrero from Hong Kong, to share his insights on how the private sector has progressed and the road ahead.\nInsights, debates, and research-based discussions on economic policy in Europe and beyond. The podcast is produced by Bruegel (https://www.bruegel.org/), an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based, and policy-relevant research, analysis, and debate. A podcast member of EuroPod.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9100878834724426}
+{"content": "On October 19, Lawline will host a full-day virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit focused on exploring theories on why the legal profession is lagging in diversity, and creating solutions for meaningful change.\nThe inaugural summit will open with keynote speaker DeRay McKesson, a civil rights activist, influencer, and a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter movement. DeRay will kick off the summit by addressing underlying issues of implicit bias that hinder efforts to diversify legal workplaces.\nFollowing the keynote, a highly esteemed speaker roster will deliver numerous presentations, carefully curated for different audiences across the legal profession. Two sessions designed to help minority attorneys succeed at legal organizations include\nStrategies for Success for Minority Attorneys: Navigating and Succeeding in Large Law Firms and Combating Imposter Syndrome for Minority Attorneys. For leaders and hiring managers at law firms, there are sessions on Debunking the Myth of the “Applicant Pool Problem” and Strategies for Building and Managing Diverse Legal Teams. There will also be a session on Foundational DEI Concepts: Defining Microaggressions for allies and those new to the DEI space. Strategies for Diversifying the Judiciary will be presented by three leading New York judges who will shine light on the importance of diversity in the entire legal system. Summit speakers include Jeanine Conley Daves of Littler Mendelson P.C., Alain Mathieu of Mintz Levin, Jennifer Carrion of Morgan Lewis, Bobby Codjoe of the Cardozo School of Law, Charlie Bingham Jr. of Microsoft, and more.\nThe closing keynote will be delivered by Paulette Brown, Chief Diversity Officer at Locke Lorde LLP and former ABA President, who was the first woman of color to hold the position. Afterwards, viewers can join Ms. Brown for a live Q&A session. In addition, each of the sessions will offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers during live Q&A.\nEric Mathieu, Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs at Lawline, said “Creating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events like these are a way to make a positive and necessary impact on the legal profession. Practitioners will learn from a diverse array of lawyers, industry leaders, and DEI professionals and come away with a deeper understanding of critical inclusion-based topics that they can take with them and apply in their own organizations.”\nThis virtual summit is the first of three upcoming Lawline events focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the legal profession.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.658340334892273}
+{"content": "Operating a cemetery involves handling a unique set of challenges. As an owner, you must think about everything from filing the correct paperwork to potential cemetery soil contamination issues. Protecting yourself against some common risks can provide you with peace of mind and allow you to focus on other tasks.\nEmployee and Visitor Risks\nCemeteries require upkeep, and your employees or contractors handle landscaping equipment, drive vehicles and haul supplies. Visitors may drive or walk around the premises or leave things at gravesites.\nIf someone becomes injured or damages property while they are at your location, it could result in costly lawsuits or repairs.\nGround Pollution Hazards\nBurying bodies can expose the surrounding area to certain pollutants, such as:\nEmbalming fluids Varnishes and sealers Bacteria Organic matter Lead Arsenic\nChemicals involved with maintaining the cemetery, such as insecticides and weed killers, can also affect the soil.\nWhen these materials seep into the ground, they may find their way into nearby water sources. This can harm local wildlife or people who swim in or drink the contaminated water. The right cemetery insurance policy can protect your business in the event of an incident.\nWhile it is not possible to prevent every issue from occurring, proper preparation can help you minimize the risks involved with running a cemetery.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9591084718704224}
+{"content": "Sustaining the increase in crop production is the basic cornerstone of meetingthe rising demands from population growth, changing dietary preferences andexpanding biofuels use. The earlier strategy was simply to expand the areadevoted to crop production. However, expanding the area for crop productionis now limited and often associated with environmental concerns since it alwaysinvolves the clearing of natural ecosystems, forests, and other fragile ecosystems.This has shifted to strategy such as the intensification of the crop yields of existingagricultural lands.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9903295636177063}
+{"content": "Prior to the start of the 2021 season, Major League Baseball sent a memo to all teams explaining they would use Statcast data to analyze potential increases in spin rate.\nThe motive behind this is to crack down on pitchers’ suspected use of banned substances. MLB has investigated several pitchers this season, including Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer, but no significant punishments were handed down.\nDespite this, the consensus around the league is that many pitchers still are applying foreign substances on baseballs to increase their spin rate. The evidence supports this notion, as the MLB batting average currently is at an all-time low and strikeouts have continued to soar.\nAfter gathering for two days’ worth of meetings this week, MLB team owners were informed of three areas in which they can help prevent pitchers from doctoring baseballs, via Joel Sherman of the New York Post:\nPlace a greater responsibility on teams to enforce rules against doctoring the ball within their own clubs.\nEmpowering umpires to check, especially caps, gloves and uniforms, for signs of illegal substances on a pitcher. The strategy likely would be for umpires to check each pitcher as they enter the game and remove any questionable piece of uniform or equipment and provide a warning that a return of an illegal substance would lead to ejection from the game and discipline by MLB.\nStepping up enforcement in the minor leagues as a way to address a systemic problem within the sport.\nWith MLB concerned about the current state of offense, they are ramping up efforts to stop pitchers from altering baseballs to get more swings-and-misses.\nIf a player is proven to have applied a foreign substance on a ball, the league plans to include suspensions as part of its punishments. The expectation is that such a suspension would be for 10 games.\nDave Roberts felt MLB ‘singled out’ Bauer with investigation\nWhen reports surfaced that MLB was investigating Bauer and baseballs he used during a start against the Oakland Athletics in April, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quickly came to the defense of the right-hander.\n“My understanding is that umpires collect baseballs from all pitchers and balls that were in play, to collect samples,” Roberts began. “That’s kind of what I get from it. I just hope that our player is not singled out. That’s the one thing I want to guard against.”\nHave you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and more!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5110185146331787}
+{"content": "IMO and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore launched an online portal focusing on maritime transport decarbonisation initiatives.\npecifically, the NextGEN (where “GEN” stands for “Green and Efficient Navigation”) portal aims to encourage information-sharing, create critical networks and opportunities for collaboration, and facilitate capacity-building.\nBy showcasing the universe of maritime decarbonisation projects on a single platform, the portal will serve as a focal point and reference tool for both public and private stakeholders.\nAs informed, the portal was launched on 27 September during the IMO-United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-Norway Zero-and Low-Emission Innovation Forum. The three-day online global platform is aimed at championing innovation to accelerate the maritime sector’s transition to a zero or low-emission future.\nNo one can tackle decarbonisation alone. It needs to be a global collective effort whereby we need to work together, across borders and sectors, to build capacity, share best practices and ensure a level playing field for all. By bringing ideas and stakeholders together, NextGEN builds on the key principle of inclusivity.\n…Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive, MPA, said.\nIn 2018, the IMO adopted the Initial IMO Greenhouse (GHG) Strategy, which seeks to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008.\nRecognising that the industry faces challenges reaching the ambitious decarbonisation targets with the current levels of technological development in low and zero-carbon fuels, NextGEN was conceptualised as an initiative to support the maritime sector’s push towards the “next generation” of low and zero-carbon fuels and technologies to meet the goals of the Initial Strategy.\nTo date, the NextGEN portal encompasses over 140 projects spanning over 500 partners, 13 fuel types, and a diversity of regions including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific Islands. In particular, NextGEN spotlights global collaborative projects led by IMO and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres, which support maritime decarbonisation in Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries through technical assistance, technology transfer and capacity-building.\nIn addition, NextGEN is bringing stakeholders together to identify the gaps and opportunities for decarbonisation in the international shipping community. For example, Singapore and IMO had co-organised the NextGEN Inaugural Meeting during the Singapore Maritime Week 2021, which was attended by over seventy representatives from governments, industry, International Organisations and academia.\nThe single biggest challenge we face is the battle against global warming and climate change. We need more collaborative action to speed up research into emission-cutting technology in the maritime sector and into zero- and low-carbon marine fuels. Above all, we need to make sure we leave no one behind.\n…as Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, IMO, concluded.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7473675608634949}
+{"content": "On August 13, a hacker stole $611 million from Poly Network, a platform that allows users to swap tokens across multiple blockchains. This breach is the largest DeFi attack to date, the scale of which is comparable to the likes of the Coincheck heist and the Mt Gox hack – two of the biggest crypto hacks in recent history.\n$273 million in ETH, $253 million in BSC tokens, and $85 million in USDC on the Polygon blockchain were stolen. According to Poly Network, the attacker exploited “a vulnerability between contract calls” to perpetrate the breach.\nThe Poly Network team identified three addresses from which the assets were taken across the Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum, and Polygon blockchains. Each chain was struck consecutively as the attacker exploited a vulnerability between contract calls.\nThe increasing adoption and the massive opportunity presented by DeFi comes with the increased risk of breaches like this one. The frequency and magnitude of such attacks will potentially continue to rise if security measures are not in place.\nIn examining Poly Network’s breach, here are our recommendations on how to mitigate the risks of a similar incident.\nCreate defined DeFi policies for swift enforcement\nAs DeFi continues to grow, companies looking to deploy significant capital should create a policy system around DeFi protocols, exchanges and apps for users.\nBy creating specific policies and permissions for traders who execute on DeFi trading strategies, you can swiftly limit access and the movement of funds to prevent accidental or malicious transactions.\nThis allows companies to scale and remain agile without compromising on security or compliance; in the event of a breach, access to compromised wallets or protocols can be quickly shut off without disruption to your team.\nAutomate AML/KYT screening\nIt’s important to integrate automated AML/KYT screening into your trading workflow. This enables your team to quickly identify and remove suspicious transactions from your liquidity pool.\nIn the case of the Poly Network breach, the hackers wallet addresses were quickly identified and propagated throughout the crypto community and media. Manually screening for deposit addresses would have been a nightmare, but with an automated KYT system it would be a matter of seconds before your team can resume normal operations.\nAutomated AML/KYT also mitigates the risks of your traders inadvertently transferring funds to and from blacklisted wallets. This is especially crucial for retail-facing platforms that handle thousands of wallets and transactions daily.\nTo help our customers automate AML/KYT, Fireblocks has integrated with industry-leading AML/KYT providers Chainalysis and Elliptic.\nImproving DeFi security and compliance\nLuckily, in the case of Poly Network, multiple parties in the crypto community rallied together to track and lockdown wallet addresses linked to the malicious actor. By Wednesday afternoon, Poly Network reported that $260 million, mostly in BSC, had been returned.\nDespite malicious activity and hacking attempts, the DeFi market continues to grow. As of August 2021, the total value locked in DeFi smart contracts was over $80 billion.\nAs the DeFi space continues to mature and evolve, the right security measures will significantly mitigate your risks and enable you to continue interacting and reaping the rewards of DeFi.\nRead this blog post to learn how your organization can securely access DeFi.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8261939287185669}
+{"content": "New coronavirus mutations known as the lambda and epsilon variants, which are believed to have enhanced vaccination resistance, have been detected in the United States.\nEpsilon Variant May Be Resistant to Vaccines\nIn a recently published article in Deseret, the novel coronavirus's epsilon variant may be resistant to COVID-19 vaccines, posing a new threat to both unvaccinated and vaccinated people.\nThe epsilon variant, which was detected in California and is now spreading in Pakistan, is resistant to all existing vaccines, according to researchers who have been following the variant's development in Pakistan. This is based on findings from a University of Washington study that showed the variant to be 20 percent more transmissible than earlier COVID-19 strains.\nFurthermore, the epsilon variant has changes that allow this coronavirus \"variant of concern\" (VOC) to completely escape particular monoclonal antibodies employed in clinics and decrease the efficacy of antibodies from vaccinated people's plasma, according to a published article in India.com.\nThe receptor-binding domain on the spike glycoprotein was impacted by one of the three mutations in the epsilon version. The neutralizing activity of 14 out of 34 neutralizing antibodies specific to that domain, including clinical stage antibodies, was decreased as a result of this alteration. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the epsilon variation is presently a \"variant of concern\" owing to an increase in occurrences in California.\nWHO Classified Lambda as 'Variant of Interest\"\nThe lambda variant, also known as C.37, was originally identified in Peru in November 2020. Peru has been one of the nations worst affected by the epidemic, having the highest COVID-19 mortality rate in the world at 595 fatalities per 100,000 people.\nThe lambda variant has been designated as a \"variant of interest\" (VOI) by the World Health Organization, indicating that it is thought to be either more infectious or more resistant to vaccinations than the original strain. A variant will be categorized as a \"variant of concern\" if additional evidence arises indicating it does one of those things.\nHowever, the lambda version has three changes in its spike proteins that make it more infectious than the original virus, according to Japanese researchers. Two additional mutations in its spike proteins increase its resistance to vaccine-induced antibodies by approximately 150 percent.\nThe component of a virus that allows it to adhere to a human cell is called a spike protein. Additionally, Japanese researchers are concerned that designating the lambda variant as a \"variant of interest\" would reduce the danger.\nThe researchers wrote \"Because the Lambda variant is a VOI, it might be considered that this variant is not an ongoing threat compared to the pandemic VOCs, However, because the Lambda variant is relatively resistant to the vaccine-induced [antibodies], it might be possible that this variant is feasible to cause breakthrough infection,\" according to a published article in MSN News.\nOn the other hand, the lambda variation does not seem to \"take off after it is reported in a nation,\" according to Marie Van Kerkhove, an epidemiologist who is the technical head of the WHO's COVID-19 reaction team.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5517677068710327}
+{"content": "(2019)\nThe mechanisms behind relapse to ethanol intake in recovering alcoholics are still unclear. The negative reinforcing effects contributing to ethanol addiction, including relapse, are considered to be partly driven by the kappa-opioidergic system. As the kappa-opioidergic system interacts with the mesolimbic reward pathway, the aim of the study was to clarify the role of nucleus accumbens shell kappa-opioidergic mechanisms in relapse to ethanol intake by using the alcohol deprivation effect (ADE) paradigm. The ADE is defined as a transient increase in voluntary ethanol intake after a forced period of abstinence. Male Long-Evans rats were trained to voluntarily consume 10% (v/v) ethanol solution. Ethanol access and deprivation cycles were initiated after stable ethanol intake baselines had been reached and bilateral guide cannulas had been implanted above the nucleus accumbens shell. One cycle consisted of 10 days of 90 min access to ethanol followed by 6 days of ethanol deprivation. The ADE was measured in the beginning of a new cycle. Rats received JDTic, a selective kappa-antagonist, either subcutaneously (10 mg/kg) or intra-accumbally (15 mu g/site) or, as a reference substance, systemic naltrexone (0.3 mg/kg) before ethanol re-access, and the effects on the ADE were evaluated. Systemic and intra-accumbal JDTic significantly attenuated the ADE on the first day of ethanol re-access, as did systemic naltrexone. Additionally, naltrexone decreased ethanol intake levels. These results suggest that nucleus accumbens shell kappa-opioidergic mechanisms may have a role in mediating relapse to ethanol intake. Additionally, kappa-antagonism could be a valuable adjunct in ethanol relapse prevention. (C) 2019 Elsevier B.V. and ECNP. All rights reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9966374635696411}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe relationship between ownership and control of distant ventures has been a major topic in business history. This relationship prompted the creation of a specific organizational form, the freestanding company, particularly active in international business before World War I. The freestanding form and railway companies such as Companhia Real share the common characteristic of being stand-alone firms based on foreign direct investment (FDI), but their legal ownership and management strategy were different. The freestanding companies offshored legal ownership; Companhia Real offshored top management since it was incorporated in the country hosting FDI. This business configuration was usual in French investments across European peripheral countries. This article introduces a new concept into the current international business literature, emphasizing the polymorphous character of foreign investment before World War I.\nKeywords FREESTANDING COMPANY ENTERPRISE INDUSTRY", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8348047137260437}
+{"content": "Filing an income tax return without racking up preparation fees can be a daunting challenge, especially for low-income and elderly individuals. Last year, with the disruptions of COVID-19, these challenges seemed insurmountable for some.\nYet a small group of volunteer tax preparers, based in the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, were determined that the pandemic would not deter their mission to help people file taxes and receive much-needed refunds and stimulus money.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9987308979034424}
+{"content": "The aim of the study was to investigate anthocyanin composition and accumulation in grape berries in response to the partial rootzone drying (PRD) irrigation technique.The experiment was on Vitis vinifera cv. Cabernet Sauvignon, wherein PRD had a 40% water deficit relative to the control treatment. PRD decreased berry weight compared with the control, but did not influence total anthocyanin concentration. A significant increase in glucosides of delphinidin, cyanidin, petunidin and peonidin was found in response to PRD from the onset of anthocyanin accumulation (veraison), while malvidin-glucosides were unaffected by the irrigation treatment. The PRD treatment did not cause changes in the proportions of acetyl-, 3-p-coumaroyl- and monoglucoside anthocyanins. Wines produced from the treatments showed no difference in total monomeric anthocyanin, but relative increases (15%) in wine colour density, total tannin and polymeric pigment occurred in response to the PRD treatment. The anthocyanin composition of the wines reflected the response shown in the grapes, where the relative contribution of non-malvidin anthocyanins to total anthocyanins was significantly increased in wines from the PRD treatment. The differences in anthocyanin composition observed in response to PRD could not be accounted for by changes in bunch microclimate, and most likely reflect differences in the methylation step of anthocyanin synthesis.The observed changes in anthocyanin composition under the PRD irrigation system have not been previously reported in response to water deficit, and may reflect a unique response to within-vine signalling induced by PRD. (We recommend that you consult the full text of this article.)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5352795124053955}
+{"content": "It's a good bet that hybrid car sales statistics will rise well into the future.\nLittle things such as composting kitchen waste, recycling or driving a hybrid car really can make a difference.\nOne of the first hybrid automobiles offered from domestic carmakers, the Ford Fusion Hybrid has quickly gained a loyal following in the hybrid car market.\nBuying a hybrid car is an major investment, so it's essential to do your research about the options on the market.\nWhen gas spikes to the $3 per gallon range and above, hybrid car owners can realize significant savings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9522491693496704}
+{"content": "PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACTCurrent generation molecular simulation models are insuf¿ciently accurate, and current generation tools for buildingthose models are limited, not automated, and based on aging infrastructure.Our original R01, “Open Data-driven Infrastructure for Building Biomolecular Force Fields for Predictive Biophysicsand Drug Design,” aims to solve these problems, producing a modern infrastructure for building, applying, andimproving accurate molecular mechanics force ¿elds. As part of our NIH-funded project, we have collaboratedclosely with the Molecular Sciences Software Institute (MolSSI) to use the QCArchive ecosystem to gen-erate and continuously expand very large quantum chemical datasets relevant to biomolecular systemson a variety of supercomputing resources. QCArchive now contains over 42M quantum chemical calculationsfor over 39M molecules, and has become incredibly popular, with over 1.79M accesses/month.Large quantum chemical datasets relevant to biomolecular systems are incredibly valuable to the AI/MLcommunity. Data is the key element needed for both fundamental research into ML architectures and constructingpredictive models for downstream use. Unfortunately, quantum chemical datasets are incredibly expensive togenerate, limiting in-house generation of large, useful datasets needed to drive AI/ML research to a few largecompanies and researchers with access to suf¿cient computing resources. While AI/ML quantum chemicalmethods have shown immense promise for biomolecular systems, the limited access to large, curateddatasets has greatly hindered researchers from making rapid progress in this area.We aim to bridge this gap by working closely with MolSSI QCArchive developers to address robustness, scal-ability, and data delivery challenges to meet the needs of the biomolecular AI/ML community requiring accessto large quantum chemistry datasets (Aim 1). Additional software developers will enable improvements to theQCArchive infrastructure to meet the rapidly growing demands of the AI/ML community. As QCArchive is primarilymaintained by a single MolSSI Software Scientist, additional developers are necessary for fully enabling the AI/MLcommunity to take full advantage of the wealth of data generated by our NIH-funded project directly, as well as thedata actively being generated by the tools our project has engineered to enable distributed, fault-tolerant quantumchemistry that is rapidly populating QCArchive. We will additionally develop interfaces and dashboards to enablefacile discovery, retrieval, and import of quantum chemical datasets within popular machine learning frameworks(Aim 2). To ensure our tools are speci¿cally useful for the most promising AI/ML applications, we will collaboratedirectly with AI researchers in the OpenMM, TorchMD, and SchNetPack communities actively developing anddeploying quantum machine learning (QML) potentials for biomolecular simulation, with the goal of producinggenerally useful tools suitable for the wider community yet capable of driving these high-priority applications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6726164221763611}
+{"content": "Highlights:\nThe all-India cement production declined by 12% Q-o-Q to 82 million MT in Q1FY2022, owing to the state wise lockdowns on account of the second wave of Covid-19, which had an impact on demand in April-May 2021. However, it was higher by 54% Y-o-Y due to lower base in April 2020 on the back of nationwide lockdown. The production in 4M FY2022 is lower by 2% compared to pre-covid levels (4M FY2020). ICRA expects the all-India cement production to report an increase by around 12% in FY2022, supported by the pent-up demand, rural housing demand and the pickup in infrastructure activity.\nCommenting on the Q1FY2022 performance of the cement companies, Ms. Anupama Reddy, Assistant Vice President & Sector Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA, says, “The sales volumes of ICRA’s sample[2] witnessed a decline of 20% Q-o-Q due to impact of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, however, higher by 44% Y-o-Y. The net sales realizations witnessed an improvement by 4% Y-o-Y and 5% Q-o-Q on the back of the price hikes taken by cement companies in Q1 FY2022. These price hikes are majorly driven by the increase in input costs, primarily power and fuel expenses and freight expenses over the last few months. While the industry witnessed cost-side pressures, the companies report the highest ever OPBIDTA/MT at Rs. 1372/MT in Q1 FY2022, surpassing the previous peak of Rs. 1306/MT achieved in Q1 FY2021, majorly supported by the higher net sales realizations and the cost optimization measures undertaken.”\nElaborating on the costs, the key input costs such as raw material, power & fuel, and freight/MT witnessed an increase in Q1FY2022 by 26%, 26%, and 9% respectively on a Y-o-Y basis. The raw material costs increased due to higher additive prices such as fly ash and inward freight costs due to an increase in diesel prices and the increase in the power and fuel cost/MT was due to the rise in coal and pet coke prices. The coal prices increased by 154% Y-o-Y and the pet coke prices by 98% Y-o-Y in Q1 FY2022. The impact of the elevated fuel prices is moderated to an extent with the improving share of green power and efficiencies by cement companies.\n“While the OPBIDTA/MT in Q1FY2022 surpassed the previous peaks, the elevated and rising input costs could exert pressure on operating margins, which are likely to decline by 200 to 230 bps in FY2022. The reliance on debt for new capacity additions in FY2022 is likely to be lower owing to the healthy cash generation and strong liquidity of the cement companies. The debt coverage metrics are expected to remain strong in FY2022,” Ms. Reddy added.\nYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *\nSave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.\nCopyright © 2014 - 2021 The Global Indian New Network (TGINN)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7510958909988403}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic propelled CTE educators and students into new learning spaces. For some, classrooms became virtual for a short while, transitioning to hybrid and eventually back to in-person learning. For others, virtual persists as a primary learning environment. Regardless, a new classroom culture was born.\nAmid the pandemic chaos, in addition to learning new, virtual delivery methods, teachers faced a challenge to create inclusive and equitable online classrooms accessible to all students. As a professional development coordinator for the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE), I work closely with teachers. On social media and via email, teachers documented their struggle to provide accessible virtual learning environments in rural locations. They needed innovative ideas for creating a positive classroom culture online. It was raw and vulnerable but also uplifting and motivating. So, naturally, my colleagues and I decided CASE should develop a virtual conference to cultivate digital CTE educators by highlighting teacher innovations and addressing struggles head-on.\nAnd, so, the Thrive Conference emerged.\nThrive is a virtual conference for CTE educators focused on implementing effective CTE programming in a virtual format. Through observations on social media, educator discussions, and various professional development opportunities, we identified four focus areas for Thrive 2020:\nCTE instruction Best practices Software & apps Digital equity\nThrive presented a mix of synchronous webinars and asynchronous recordings to accommodate teacher schedules. The event was conducted nightly over the course a week, two-and-a-half hours at a time. In collaboration with more than 35 educators, we developed more than 20 hours of interactive content. Participants may access the content for one year to review and implement at their own pace.\nCTE instruction\nFacilitating CTE content with a hands-on, minds-on approach in a digital learning environment was new territory for many CTE teachers. Teachers asked, loudly, “How do I teach XYZ skill without being in a laboratory, shop or other face-to-face environment?”\nGet started:\nCreate a digital notebook. Digital notebooks provide a space for students to manipulate content and take ownership over their learning. Identify interactive virtual field trips available in your content area. Rethink your current work-based learning program structure. Identify which pieces of the program may move to a virtual platform. Then, work with your school district and stakeholders to implement any necessary in-person changes. Develop effective digital assessments and utilize the data to drive your instruction. Best practices\nThroughout the pandemic, we have observed CTE teachers implementing excellent virtual lesson plans and creating positive online classroom culture. Teachers overcame bandwidth and connection issues to develop relationships with their students and maintain a school culture. Regularly incorporating employability skills through games and activities encourages all students to engage and connect on a deeper level. Carol Wright, an agricultural educator in New York, facilitated a live session at Thrive, called “Sneaking in the Soft Skills’”. Wright shared tips and tricks for online student personal development and building virtual connections.\nSoftware & apps\nUtilizing software and apps can be overwhelming! However, when used sparingly to facilitate learning, software and apps can create a more engaging, hands-on experience. During Thrive, facilitators explored various software, including Nearpod, Actively Learn Platform, Flipgrid, and G-Suite applications such as Google Draw and Jamboard.\nTo select technology for your program, consider:\nWhat is your purpose for utilizing the platform? Are you streamlining your collection of student work? Or, are you providing an opportunity for students to interact with content? Does the platform sufficiently meet your needs withoutdistracting the student from the content? If the platform is challenging to use, students will focus on learning the platform and not the content. Limit the number of digital programs you use in the classroom to two or three. Introducing too many different programs can be overwhelming for students and teachers. Consider student access. Do students need a login? If so, does the platform offer single sign-on? What are the technology requirements for the platform? Are the student devices and bandwidth sufficient? Always complete at least onesample activity with students from start to finish when introducing a new platform. This process helps students become oriented with the software and provides an opportunity for you to work through potential technical issues in a low-stakes environment. Digital equity\nDigital equity and inclusion took the educational world by storm this year as we navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to traditional inclusion issues, educators were tasked with overcoming limitations related to bandwidth and connectivity, device access, and effective outreach to diverse populations. The mental health of students and teachers came to the forefront as the world watched education turn on a dime.\nKirby Schmidt, a graduate student at Oregon State University studying trauma-sensitive practices in education, facilitated a session titled, ‘Competing for Bandwidth: Equity for Cognitive and Physical Connectivity During Remote Learning’. Kirby challenged participants to consider student mental health and the impact virtual education was having on student learning and relationship building. He also shared resources focused on the impact of bandwidth, equity and mental health in education.\nThrive!\nThrive Conference provided more than 400 CTE educators and stakeholders with access to innovative, turnkey digital lessons, virtual implementation strategies, and the opportunity to connect with digital equity experts. We encourage you to learn more about Thrive 2022. CASE continues to enhance the student learning experience with purposeful technology while exploring how technology can expand student access and equity.\nSara Cobb holds a Master of Science in Education focusing on instructional design and technology from Purdue University. She is a former agricultural educator and currently works for the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education. Cobb is also a board member for the Career and Technical Education Association of New Jersey. She is an IAED mentee in ACTE’s IAED Mentorship Program. Email her.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7983929514884949}
+{"content": "We believe a marketplace of FDA-authorized, smoke-free alternatives that appeal to adult smokers presents a significant public health opportunity to reduce the harm caused by combustible tobacco products.\nWhere We Stand: Flavors in Smoke-free Products\nTobacco harm reduction requires adult smoker access to appealing and satisfying smoke-free tobacco products. Published data demonstrate that flavors are critical in adult smokers' trial and adoption of smoke-free products. To advance tobacco harm reduction, it is imperative to create a diverse marketplace of products to meet adult smokers' preferences.\nAs part of a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA), manufacturers must provide data and evidence, including related to flavors, to support marketing authorization for a new product and to demonstrate that marketing the product is \"appropriate for the protection of public health\" as required under the Tobacco Control Act. This rigorous review considers both tobacco consumers and non-tobacco consumers, including increased likelihood of adult smokers switching products completely and risks of non-users initiating tobacco product use.\nManufacturers of products on the market as of August 8, 2016 had to submit pre-market applications by September 9, 2020 to remain on the market pending a 1-year FDA review period.\nOn September 9, 2021, FDA announced it had taken action on approximately 93 percent of applications it received and was committed to reviewing the remaining 7 percent as quickly as possible. In the meantime, FDA is prioritizing enforcement efforts on products for which no application was filed or that have received Marketing Denial Orders.\nAddressing Youth Use of E-vapor Products\nYouth use of flavored e-vapor products risks undermining the tobacco harm reduction opportunity that e-vapor products present for adult smokers. No one under 21 should use any tobacco product, and we remain committed to continuing to address underage tobacco use.\nMany stakeholders have taken actions to help address underage use of e-vapor products. For example, FDA implemented youth prevention communications and public education, invested in research, and continued to pursue its rigorous, science-based approach to regulation. Congress passed legislation to raise the legal age to purchase all tobacco products to 21, which Altria supported. Manufacturers submitted PMTAs to FDA to demonstrate their products are \"appropriate for the protection of public health.\"\nWe believe many of these actions helped contribute to the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey results which indicated significant declines in youth use of e-cigarettes. While these results are encouraging, more work remains to be done to further reduce youth use of any tobacco product.\nCurrently, FDA is prioritizing enforcement of flavored e-vapor products while also initiating enforcement actions against manufacturers that did not submit a required PMTA by the September 9, 2020 deadline.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6755404472351074}
+{"content": "Fewer women than men to regain employment during COVID recovery: ILO\nInequalities between women and men in the job market that have been exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic will persist and there will be 13 million fewer women employed in 2021 than in 2019, while men's employment will have succeeded in recovering, an International Labor Organization (ILO) report projected on July 19.\n\"Even though the projected jobs growth in 2021 for women exceeds that of men, it will, nonetheless, be insufficient to bring women back to pre-pandemic employment levels,\" the ILO report says.\nOnly 43.2% of the world's working-age women will have employment in 2021 compared to 68.6% of working-age men.\nThe ILO report is titled 'Building Forward Fairer: Women's rights to work and at work at the core of the COVID-19 recovery' and gives \"short-term\" projections.\n\"Domestic violence and work-related gender-based violence and harassment worsened during the pandemic, further undermining women's ability to engage in paid employment,\" says the report.\nIt shows that women have suffered disproportionate job and income losses due to their over-representation in the hardest-hit sectors such as accommodation and food services and the manufacturing sector.\nGlobally, between 2019 and 2020, women's employment declined by 4.2%, representing a drop of 54 million jobs, while men's employment declined by 3% or 60 million jobs.\nNot the same everywhere\nIt was not the same in all regions, however.\nThe Americas experienced the most significant reduction in women's employment due to the pandemic (a decrease of 9.4%).\nThe second-highest drop in the number of employed women was seen in the Arab states, where between 2019 and 2020, women's employment declined by 4.1% and men's by 1.8%.\n...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7310773730278015}
+{"content": "MICROELECTRONICS Global microelectronics market booms despite pandemic disruption\nDespite the pandemic, the global microelectronics market grew steadily last year. Despite strong U.S. performance, China remains while Europe’s market share slid. For Europe to get ahead, firms need to prioritise the development of key competency areas where it currently lags other markets.\nRelated Companies\nCOVID-19 has significantly altered the fundamentals of the global microelectronics market. It has changed customer behavior, disrupted business revenues, and turned corporate operations on their heads.\nDespite this, fueled by the growth in crowd computing and demand for devices to support remote working, the market continues to grow. Worldwide semiconductor revenue grew to USD442 billion in 2020, an increase of 5.4 % when compared to 2019 figures, and, according to the IDC, further growth is forecast in 2021.\nPandemic-driven growth?\nMuch of this growth was seen in the United States while China and Europe’s shares in the global microelectronics marked declined. This can be in large part contributed to the strong demand for electronics for the home office (PCs, laptops, printers) and consumer electronics (televisions, games consoles, phones) that came about during the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, autonomous driving systems, electric vehicles, 5G communications infrastructure, and edge processing were all strong growth drivers for the global microelectronics market in 2020.\nWhile there’s great scope for arguing whether the pandemic is indeed responsible for this growth, one thing seems certain: This growth is likely to continue due to the impacts that digitisation, 5G, and the green transformation will have on the demand for semiconductors in the long term.\nChina still on top\nThe U.S. market share in the global microelectronics market grew from 19.1 % to 21.7 % in 2020, while China’s share of the market declined for the first time. Owing to its 34.4 % share of the global market, however, China remains the largest localized market for microelectronics despite the strong U.S. growth figures for last year. Similarly, despite a 1.2 % drop in its global market share to 8.5 %, Europe’s position in the world makes it one of the world’s most significant semiconductor markets alongside America, Japan, and Asia-Pacific.\nFor Europe to remain a competitive location for microelectronics in the future, however, its research, development, and production prowess must be maintained and expanded. This is the argument of Dr. Sven Baumann, a microelectronics expert at German electrical and electronic manufacturers’ association ZVEI. \"The strong position of Asia, including China, as a consumption and production region will not change significantly,\" explained Baumann. \"However, China's good position in particular is largely driven by companies from the USA and Europe who either manufacture there in their own fabs or have their own chips made there by contract manufacturers,” he says.\nAt present, there are several active initiatives for strengthening Europe’s microelectronics market in a sustainable manner. These include funding programs such as the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) and Horizon Europe, the EU’s EUR95.5 billion funding program for research and innovation. At the same time, Europe must also take care of the development of competencies in areas where it’s currently lagging other countries. Only then, argues Baumann, will Europe be able to continue to meet the demand for semiconductors and grow its share of the booming global microelectronics market.\n(ID:47554246)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6047659516334534}
+{"content": "1 month ago What do Hong Kong employees want from their organisations? 60% of Hong Kong employees cited “work-life balance\" as top EVP factor, according to Randstad.\nEmployees are now prioritising work-life balance during the pandemic compared to the period before the COVID-19 hits, according to Randstad.\nRandstand said that whilst attractive salary and benefits still rank as the most important employee value propositions (EVP) factor that organisations can offer at 62%, the work-life balance came second at 60%.\nFor Hong Kong, 60% of the respondents ranked “work-life balance” as the top EVP factor in 2021 compared to 57% in 2020 pre-COVID, whilst in Singapore, it rose to 74% from 62%, and in Malaysia, it increased to 59% from 48%.\nRandstand noted that in the 2021 survey, respondents were free to choose as many EVY factors that were important to them among the list of 16, whereas in 2020, they were only allowed to choose five.\n“Valuing work-life balance has been a notable trend across all three markets over the years, but there has been a significant spike since the pandemic began,” Randstand said in its “The Future of Work is Remote” study.\n“One of the reasons for the increasing emphasis on work-life balance is the sudden shift from office to remote work,” it added.\nRandstad noted that during the initial stages of the transition to remote work, employees struggle with “blurring boundaries between work and personal life, distractions from other members of their households, and lack of proper resources or infrastructure to maintain productivity.”\nThere is also a shift in work preferences among employees, with 59% expecting flexible work hours to be the norm, 58% wanting more work from home opportunities, whilst 11% were happy to return to how things were before the pandemic, citing a 2020 study by Skillsoft.\nRandstad also noted that employees have realised the perks of flexible work arrangements, as they are able to save more time and money on commuting, as well as spend more time with their loved ones and “gain more control over how and when they work.”\nIt noted that 16 Human Resource professionals it interviewed said the majority of their employees want to retain remote and flexible working setup as a standard offering.\n“Employers are also changing their tune about remote or flexible work. HR professionals found that remote work has significantly improved productivity and reduced costs for their companies. These benefits, and the general desire for remote work amongst employees, have emboldened many companies to continue offering hybrid work options for the long term,” it said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5399876832962036}
+{"content": "Ratio20 (2):179–193 (2007)\nAuthors Abstract\nA familiar objection to restrictive consequentialism is that a restrictive consequentialist is incapable of having true friendships. In this paper I distinguish between an instrumentalist and a non-instrumentalist version of this objection and argue that while the restrictive consequentialist can answer the non-instrumentalist version, restrictive consequentialism may still seem vulnerable to the instrumentalist version. I then suggest a consequentialist reply that I argue also works against this version of the objection. Central to this reply is the claim that a restrictive consequentialist is capable of true friendship if the value she aims for is not merely seen as a function of her self-regarding desires, but includes as a central constituent a form of objective value often referred to as 'flourishing' or 'self-realization'.\nKeywords No keywords specified (fix it) Categories categorize this paper) DOI 10.1111/j.1467-9329.2007.00356.x Options Download options References found in this work BETA\nNo references found.\nCitations of this work BETA\nOn the Possibility of Friendship Between Teachers and Students: The Pedagogical Suspension of the Amical.Gregory D. Loving - 2011 -\nPhilosophical Studies in Education42:44 - 54. Similar books and articles\nIndirect Consequentialism, Friendship, and the Problem of Alienation.Dean Cocking & Justin Oakley - 1995 -\nEthics106 (1):86-111.\nYour Liberty or Your Life: Reciprocity in the Use of Restrictive Measures in Contexts of Contagion. [REVIEW]A. M. Viens, Cécile M. Bensimon & Ross E. G. Upshur - 2009 -\nJournal of Bioethical Inquiry6 (2):207-217.\nAssertion and its Constitutive Norms.Michael Rescorla - 2009 -\nPhilosophy and Phenomenological Research79 (1):98-130.\nThe Probabilistic Nature of Objective Consequentialism.Jean-Paul Vessel - 2007 -\nTheoria73 (1):46 - 67.\nRestrictive Consequentialism.Philip Pettit & Geoffrey Brennan - 1986 -\nAustralasian Journal of Philosophy64 (4):438 – 455.\nIndirect Consequentialism, Suboptimality, and Friendship.Matthew Tedesco - 2006 -\nPacific Philosophical Quarterly87 (4):567–577. Analytics Added to PP index\n2009-01-28\nTotal views\n71 ( #150,507 of 2,448,294 )\nRecent downloads (6 months)\n2 ( #304,685 of 2,448,294 )\nHow can I increase my downloads?\nDownloads", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6949695348739624}
+{"content": "A positive test for ANA does not mean you have an autoimmune disease. The test finds small amounts of these antibodies in up to 15% of healthy people. Antinuclear antibodies are measured in titers. A titer above 1:160 is a positive test result. A positive result may mean: You have systemic lupus erythematosis, or SLE.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6374925971031189}
+{"content": "Effective 12.01am Wednesday, September 29, Victoria will transition to 'extreme risk' Travel will not be permitted from Victoria into WA except in extraordinary circumstances Current approved travellers under the 'high risk' category need to return before Wednesday\nBased on the latest health advice, Victoria will be further elevated to an 'extreme' risk category from 12.01am Wednesday, September 29, 2021.\nWith case numbers continuing to increase in Victoria, and the situation unlikely to improve significantly in the short term, the WA Chief Health Officer has advised the need to elevate conditions on Victorian arrivals.\nThis means that under the 'extreme risk' category, travel from Victoria to Western Australia will not be permitted unless approved under the strictest of conditions.\nUnder this category, the exemptions for approved travellers have been further restricted to Commonwealth and State officials, Members of Parliament, Diplomats and specialist or extraordinary circumstances determined by the State Emergency Coordinator or the Chief Health Officer. These approved travellers are subject to the following conditions, unless otherwise advised:\nundertake hotel quarantine at a State facility for 14 days at their expense; get tested for COVID-19 on days one, five and 13; have returned a negative COVID-19 PCR test in the past 72 hours before departing; receipt of at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, if eligible.\nUnder the 'extreme risk' setting, if a Western Australian returning from overseas falls into one of the above categories, is approved to enter WA and has completed 14 days of supervised quarantine in Victoria they will be required to undergo 14 days of self-quarantine in a suitable premise.\nThe trigger for review, which guides the implementation of an 'extreme risk' classification, is a 500 case rolling average over five or 14 days.\nUnder WA's Controlled Interstate Border, travel is permitted from 'very low risk' jurisdictions (Tasmania, Northern Territory and South Australia), and is also permitted from 'low risk' jurisdictions (Queensland), with 14 days of self-quarantine and relevant COVID-19 testing.\nThe Australian Capital Territory is at the 'medium risk' setting, which means travel is only permitted unless approved.\nWA's border arrangements are enacted under the Emergency Management Act and failure to follow these directions will be enforceable by law, with penalties ranging from $1,000 infringements to up to $50,000 fines for individuals.\nComments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:\n\"Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the growing outbreak in Victoria.\n\"It's heartbreaking to see what is happening over east.\n\"As the situation there continues to escalate, we need to do everything we can to protect Western Australia, while we continue to get as many people vaccinated.\n\"This means Western Australians currently in Victoria with an approved G2G Pass should come home immediately, because once the reclassification kicks in next week, they will not be able to do so, except for the most extraordinary circumstances.\n\"We don't take this situation lightly, however, my priority is the health of Western Australians first and foremost.\"\nComments attributed to Health Minister Roger Cook:\n\"What's happened in New South Wales and now Victoria just demonstrates how determined the COVID-19 virus is.\n\"It's vital we follow the health advice and take every precaution we can to keep COVID out of our community.\n\"In WA we are so fortunate to be where we are now with no COVID in our community.\n\"That's why we cannot be complacent, and we all need to keep up good hygiene, use SafeWA, and stay home if we're unwell.\"\nPremier's office - 6552 5000\nHealth Minister's office - 6552 6500", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6732090711593628}
+{"content": "Many operations require two associates to lift, handle, and manipulate loads weighing more than 50 pounds as a means to reduce the risk of injury associated with manually moving heavy items. While this measure may help decrease the chance of back and shoulder strains, it does very little to safeguard employees from potentially being exposed to a virus — such as COVID-19. That’s because lifting in tandem can rarely be accomplished while maintaining a minimum of 6 feet distance apart.\nHowever, companies that add ergonomic assist devices within their operation enable a single worker to handle the tasks that previously required two employees, thereby reinforcing social distancing. Ergonomic assist systems and equipment can also enhance productivity, which has become even more important now that facilities have had to implement enhanced cleaning and disinfection processes into their workforce’s daily routines. With these devices in place, the second worker to be reallocated to another task — an advantage that existed before the onset of the pandemic, when companies faced ongoing challenges with hiring and retaining a qualified workforce.\nHere are a few examples of how ergonomic assist solutions can support social distancing:\nWorkstation Cranes: Frequently found in manufacturing and assembly operations, workstation cranes help workers lift, handle or move heavy objects ergonomically in order to perform various processes. Capable of handling loads weighing up to 4,000 pounds, these overhead lifting and positioning systems allow one worker to precisely maneuver and place a load in a work cell without the risk of an injury associated with overexertion. Additionally, with a workstation crane, a single worker can handle a task — such as rotating, turning, moving or positioning a heavy workpiece — without the assistance of a colleague, enhancing safe distancing practices. Self-Leveling Carts: Whether pushed manually or towed as part of a train, a cart for load movement can be outfitted with a spring-loaded, self-leveling platform. These mechanical systems allow a stack of items — such as empty pallets or trays full of component parts — to automatically lower or raise as items are placed on or removed from the cart. For example, such a cart can be used to collect empty pallets at the end of a process; because the platform automatically lowers as each pallet is placed upon it, the top-most level remains at a safe, ergonomically optimized height that minimizes worker strain. It also allows a single operator to load the cart, as the need for stretching or reaching is eliminated. This enables an operation to maintain process efficiency with a single worker while minimizing employee interaction. Powered Wheels and Casters: When equipped with powered wheels and casters that are driven by an electric, battery-powered drive system, a material handling cart that previously required two operators to maneuver it can be controlled by just one. That’s because the powered wheels and casters virtually eliminate all physical exertion associated with pushing, pulling, starting or stopping a wheeled load on flat, inclined or declined surfaces. The powered wheels and casters can generally handle loads up to 1,200 pounds per wheel, and — instead of relying on physical, manual labor to start or stop the motion of the cart — the operator only needs to push a button. With just one associate required to move the cart, workers can be separated and assigned to different tasks to reduce interpersonal contact while still maintaining operational productivity. Looking for more ways to improve ergonomics in your manual material handling operation? Download the free publication, “Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling,” published by the members of MHI’s Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment (EASE) Industry Group.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8769626021385193}
+{"content": "Ready to get serious about value capture? It’s about time…\nWhile there is often significant emphasis on determining the size of benefits in setting up a transformation program, the timing is often left as a secondary consideration. However, the timing of benefits can substantially impact the total value realized.\nIt is well documented that strategic transformations frequently miss their goals, falling short of financial targets ~80% of the time. We propose that neglecting to identify and understand the impact of delays is significant factor in this shortfall, as teams emphasize the up-front development of business cases and lose focus during execution.\nJoin us for our webinar on June 9th as our head of North America, Jeremy Whitmer, outlines steps you can take to address the impact of benefits timing on your value capture, and how Amplify’s Strategy Execution Management solution can help.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997072219848633}
+{"content": "UNIFORM PROBATE CODE\nCHAPTER 6\nNONPROBATE TRANSFERS\nPART 1.\nMULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNTS\n15-6-107. Liability of nonprobate transferees for creditor claims and statutory allowances. (1) In this section, \"nonprobate transfer\" means a valid transfer effective at death, other than of a survivorship interest in a joint tenancy of real estate, by a transferor whose last domicile was in this state to the extent that the transferor immediately before death had power, acting alone, to prevent the transfer by revocation or withdrawal and instead to use the property for the benefit of the transferor to apply it to discharge claims against the transferor’s probate estate.\n(2) Except as otherwise provided by statute, a transferee of a nonprobate transfer is subject to liability to the decedent’s probate estate for allowed claims against the decedent’s probate estate and statutory allowances to the decedent’s surviving spouse, minor children and dependent children to the extent the decedent’s probate estate is insufficient to satisfy those claims and allowances. The liability of a nonprobate transferee may not exceed the value of nonprobate transfers received or controlled by that transferee.\n(3) Nonprobate transferees are liable for the insufficiency described in subsection (2) of this section in the following order:\n(a) As provided in the decedent’s will or any other governing instrument;\n(b) To the extent of the value of the nonprobate transfer received or controlled by the trustee of a trust serving as the principal nonprobate instrument in the decedent’s estate plan as shown by its designation as devisee of the decedent’s residuary estate or by other facts or circumstances;\n(c) Other nonprobate transferees, in proportion to the values received.\n(4) Unless otherwise provided by the trust instrument, interests of beneficiaries in all trusts incurring liabilities under this section shall abate as necessary to satisfy the liability as if all of the trust instruments were a single will and the interests were devises under it.\n(5) A provision made in one (1) instrument may direct the apportionment of the liability among the nonprobate transferees taking under that or any other governing instrument. If a provision in one (1) instrument conflicts with a provision in another, the later one prevails.\n(6) Upon due notice to a nonprobate transferee, the liability imposed by this section is enforceable in proceedings in this state, wherever the transferee is located.\n(7) A proceeding under this section may not be commenced unless the personal representative of the decedent’s estate has received from the surviving spouse or one acting for a minor or dependent child, to the extent that statutory allowances are affected, or a creditor, a written demand for the proceeding. If the personal representative declines or fails to commence a proceeding after demand, a person making demand may commence the proceeding in the name of the decedent’s estate, at the expense of the person making the demand and not of the estate. A personal representative who declines in good faith to commence a requested proceeding incurs no personal liability for declining.\n(8) A proceeding under this section must be commenced within two (2) years after the decedent’s death, but a proceeding on behalf of a creditor whose claim was allowed after proceedings challenging disallowance of the claim may be commenced within sixty (60) days after final allowance of the claim.\n(9) Unless a written notice asserting that a decedent’s probate estate is insufficient to pay allowed claims and statutory allowances has been received from the decedent’s personal representative the following rules apply:\n(a) Payment or delivery of assets by a financial institution, registrar or other obligor to a nonprobate transferee in accordance with the terms of the governing instrument controlling the transfer releases the obligor from all claims for amounts paid or assets delivered.\n(b) A trustee receiving or controlling a nonprobate transfer is released from liability under this section on any assets distributed to the trust’s beneficiaries. Each beneficiary to the extent of the distribution received becomes liable for the amount of the trustee’s liability attributable to that asset imposed by subsections (2) and (3) of this section.\nHistory:\n[15-6-107, added 2003, ch. 61, sec. 2, p. 207.]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5276393294334412}
+{"content": "Shraim has also worked as a managing director and a global market leader at Broadridge Financial Solutions, one of the largest financial technology solution firms globally. He’s an active entrepreneur who, alongside Omri, recognized the growing need for creating medical equipment at the outbreak of the pandemic. Jad saw an opportunity to provide preventative, life saving medical supplies that helped people on the front lines stay safe.\n“I’m thrilled to be on board, Omri and myself have shared the same vision since the pandemic started paralysing business,” said Shraim.\nPersonal protective equipment (PPE) has played a key role in curtailing the spread of COVID-19, and the ability to leverage it institutionally on a broad scale will decide the fate of economies across the globe. Variants are still emerging and the pace of U.S. vaccination efforts are slowing, meaning the threat of COVID-19 will prove difficult to shake off quickly. Companies understandably prioritized taking action over quality assessment at the onset of the pandemic, but maintaining operations safely and retaining workplace confidence now requires a systematic rethink. The mindset needs to shift from businesses remissively requesting their employees bring PPE items to work, to standardizing a manageable, automated, and non-wasteful protocol which seamlessly normalizes PPE safety.\nWith its state-of-the-art disposable glove dispenser, Texas Medical Technology’s iNitrile improves the user experience of disposable gloves, while also minimizing waste and cost. Most importantly, it eliminates the risk of user contamination. The machine first verifies an authorized user through its check-in function, utilizing radio-frequency identification to scan a badge or tag. The machine then prompts the user to sanitize their hands via a built-in sanitization machine. A compartment then opens, allowing the user to insert his/her hand into an inflated glove. The machine is suitable for both latex and nitrile non-powdered gloves.\niNitrile devices are interconnected and upload information to a cloud-based network, allowing users to maintain a clear overview of operations, requirements, and usage statistics. The iNitrile solution utilizes the creation of a management dashboard for internal users and a secure reporting system for customers hardware installations. This involved the creation of two Power BI Embedded reports that access data provided by an Azure SQL Database that is fed by the on-site hardware. These reports were later integrated into an existing ASP.NET web application that runs on a virtual machine in Microsoft Azure.\nAn easily accessible and plentiful supply of disposable gloves improves facility sanitation, as well as prevents inadvertent infection from being transmitted within a workplace or venue. Additionally, the ongoing use of the device enables organizations to reduce overhead on protective equipment supply costs, reducing up to 40 percent in glove waste over the first year of operation. iNitrile’s built-in, cloud-based, management software enables businesses to streamline stock management by managing the usage process and supply levels. This enables decision-makers to break down and quickly establish estimations for glove consumption, maintaining supply and reducing waste by up to 27 percent. The company recently disclosed that it is currently in the process of building a iNitrile factory in order to keep manufacturing up with growing demand.\n“With the support of Texas Medical’s pedigree in PPE and our glove production starting imminently, I’m confident iNitrile will blaze a trail in the constantly-growing PPE sector,” added Shraim.\niNitrile is a Texas-based solutions company which develops applications used in aerospace, automotive and IT applications. The company is a developer of state-of-the-art disposable glove dispensers, which ensures users are provided with a contactless solution for authorizing, dispensing, and placing powder-free protective nitrile gloves at a workplace. The system employs RFID technology to identify the user, confirm their authorization for access gloves and the size requirements; and then dispenses that glove for each hand. The company is a subsidiary of Texas Medical Technology.\nTexas Medical Technology, one of the fastest growing companies in the United States, has taken the supply challenges and placed them on its shoulders by shifting attention to COVID-related PPE. Providing an array of advanced tech and non-tech equipment to empower administrators to monitor potential medical crises and protect employees.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5004614591598511}
+{"content": "Participant pathway.aExcluded from trial because of no informed consent of second parent (n = 8) or active withdrawal from study (retracted informed consent) (n = 1).bExcluded from PP and safety analyses because participants did not receive the allocated intervention (n = 10) or data were lost to follow-up (n = 3). AGE = acute gastroenteritis. CAU = care as usual. ITT = intention to treat. PP = per protocol.\nOndansetron was found to be effective at reducing vomiting in children with AGE in secondary care, but this effect has never been evaluated in primary care. Based on the findings of this study, ondansetron use is effective at dramatically reducing vomiting, seems safe, and is positively evaluated by parents when used to treat children aged ≤5 years with acute gastroenterisits (AGE). As such, ondansetron could be considered by GPs as an additional treatment in the management of dehydration due to AGE, when the child is predominantly vomiting. Future research should disentangle the key factors leading to hospital referrals and consider ways to administer oral rehydration therapy more effectively in primary care or at home.\n↵aNumbers only presented for those participants with diarrhoea.\n↵bRisk factors assessed at baseline were: ≥6 watery stools or diarrhoea, fever, and reduced intake of liquid/food.\n↵cAlarm symptoms assessed at baseline were: confused or decreased consciousness, bradycardia, weak peripheral heartbeat pulsations, capillary refill time >4 seconds, skin pinch test >4 seconds, cold or marbled extremities, and no urine output in the previous 24 hours. CAU = care as usual; IQR = interquartile range.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5949906706809998}
+{"content": "On Tuesday, Sept. 28, Central Okanagan School District educators, syilx Elders and Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) members, university faculty, and community educators from across the Okanagan came together in shared commitment to the intents of a five-year research project, Co-Curricular-Making – Honoring Indigenous Connections to Land, Culture, and the Relational Self. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council funded partnership project is facilitated by Dr. Margaret Macintyre Latta, Director of the Okanagan School of Education.\nHeld in Bertram Park, Kelowna, BC, the first gathering focused on the ONA Water Declaration as Pedagogy. Participants learned from and alongside Elder Rose Caldwell, Elder Pamela Barnes, and Elder Grouse Barnes, Pauline Terbasket, Executive Director of the Okanagan Nation Alliance, Kelly Terbasket, Program Director of IndigenEYEZ, and Dr. Bill Cohen, Associate Professor, Okanagan School of Education. The gathering closed with a smudging and water ceremony led by Elder Rose Caldwell and Elder Grouse Barnes.\nParticipating educators are taking up the challenge of decolonizing their pedagogies. But, in striving to embrace this curricular responsibility, many are confronted with the need to deepen their understandings of decolonization and local Indigenous Knowledge alongside negotiating the complexities of reconciling conversations with their students, colleagues, and extended communities. The project invests in habits, practices, and ways of being that embody curricular Indigenization for a voluntary group of educators with long-term commitment to project intents and to fostering these efforts in their school and community sites.\nBy the end of the five-year project, teachers and their students will have gained deeper understandings of syilx culture with teachings that connect land, culture and understandings of self-in-the-world.\nLearn more about the partnership project.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7693475484848022}
+{"content": "Integrating procurement technology across diverse ecosystems\nIt wasn't too long ago that most organisations’ procurement technology consisted of a large-scale enterprise resource planning system and little else. Today, the technology available to CPOs is developing at an unprecedented rate, with many small vendors offering function-specific solutions.\nAs more functions adopt a best-of-breed approach to technology, the challenge for procurement chiefs lies in connecting these specialist systems and the vast swathes of data they create. Fortunately, options are available to help CPOs integrate these systems and deliver digitisation at pace.\nDownload this APAC Series whitepaper, published in partnership with OpenText, to gain insights into:\nThe benefits of following a best-of-breed approach. Steps to follow when switching systems Factors to address when looking at unified integration providers", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9804961085319519}
+{"content": "Nearly One-Third of Field to Market’s Corporate Members Have Established Science-Based Scope 3 Emission Reduction Targets, While Greater Collective Action Is Needed to Achieve These Goals\nPublished 09-23-21\nSubmitted by Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture\nWASHINGTON, September 23, 2021 /CSRwire/ - Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable released today the second edition of its annual report,\nClimate Action in U.S. Agriculture: A Compendium of Field to Market Member Climate Commitments, showcasing an increasing number of greenhouse gas targets across the industry over the past year while reinforcing the need for urgent collective action to address intensifying climate impacts. The report presents an annual snapshot of public climate commitments made by 100 Field to Market member organizations, representing an increase from the 85 commitments published in the inaugural 2020 report.\nThe report is released in conjunction with the U.N. Food Systems Summit, as scientists warn that the planet is at risk of failing to achieve the necessary emissions reductions to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Meanwhile, consensus is emerging that a net zero future is not possible without action from food and agriculture companies.\nField to Market’s Compendium demonstrates that while organizations across the food and agriculture sector are focusing greater attention on the climate crisis, more collaborative action is needed to support farmers in sharing in the risk of transitioning to climate-smart agriculture practices.\nKey findings from the second edition find an increase in the number of corporate members who have set science-based targets for Scope 3 emission reductions, now comprising 30% of the Alliance’s 63 corporate members compared to 22% in 2020.\n“We are proud to see steady growth in the number of public climate goals set by our membership, as interest in climate adaptation and mitigation strategies continues to accelerate across U.S. agriculture,” said Rod Snyder, president of Field to Market. “At the same time, we recognize that these aspirations must be matched by meaningful action and shared responsibility across the value chain to meet the urgency of this moment.”\nBy gathering commitments into a single compendium, Field to Market enables companies and organizations within the food and agriculture sector to benchmark their ambition with peers, drive greater climate performance, facilitate pre-competitive collaboration, foster additional research where needed, and promote transparency and accountability for these targets.\nSetting time-bound, measurable, and science-based targets is only the starting block in our race against time. For that reason, the second edition of the Compendium seeks to evaluate both ambition and action by analyzing the number of members who have Scope 3 emissions targets with the number of collaborative projects focused on engaging supply chains on emissions reduction enrolled in Field to Market’s Continuous Improvement Accelerator.\nThrough its Accelerator and related tools, Field to Market is committed to working across its diverse membership to help translate climate ambition into credible action that drives progress at the field and landscape levels. The Compendium will be updated annually to reflect the current state of the industry’s commitments and progress.\nField to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture is a leading multi-stakeholder initiative working to unite the agricultural supply chain in defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of food, fiber and fuel production in the United States. We bring together a diverse group of grower organizations; agribusinesses; food, beverage, restaurant and retail companies; conservation groups; universities; and public sector partners to create opportunities across the agricultural supply chain for continuous improvements in productivity, environmental quality, and human well-being. With the world population estimated to exceed 9 billion by 2050, the entire value chain must work together to efficiently and responsibly lay the groundwork for a more sustainable future. From the farm gate to the retail and restaurant counter, the challenge of producing enough food, fiber and fuel for a rapidly growing populationâ€���while conserving our planet’s natural resources—has become increasingly complex. The nature of this challenge requires an unparalleled level of transparency and collaboration. By uniting the agricultural supply chain and key stakeholders around a common measurement framework, Field to Market seeks to drive continuous improvement in the sustainability of commodity crop production.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5990913510322571}
+{"content": "Producing phenotypically correct Angus cattle with bred-in predictability and animals who stand up well in the harshest conditions is the mainstay of Riddellvue Angus’ breeding goals and principles.\nWith our unique sire selection criteria, we aim to provide commercial beef producers with dual purpose, well-bred bulls who will put kilograms into their weaners and breed great female replacements to carry on future breeding in their herds.\nPutting our unique stamp on the Angus breed, we focus on breeding stud bulls with high fertility rates ensuring we retain high reproductivity within our all our females. All Riddellvue stud females are required to be joined at 15 months and calve unassisted or they are not retained.\nWhilst we are mindful of the numbers and value the importance of data and genetic information, we use Breedplan as guide only and not a rule that defines our breeding program. We aim to breed cattle who are structurally sound, docile with good temperament, easy-doing, look good and select our sires based on these core principles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5673004388809204}
+{"content": "We offer legal advice and guidance on Settlement Agreements (formerly known as Compromise agreements).\nA Settlement Agreement is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee which is entered into following a decision to part company.\nBefore entering into a Settlement Agreement the employee is required to take independent legal advice.\nThe employee’s legal advice is generally paid for by the employer so it doesn’t normally cost the employee anything.\nWe will set out your options and either assist you with the completion of the Agreement or advise you to proceed to an employment tribunal.\nWhen a Settlement Agreement is signed the employee waives their right to make a claim. It is therefore vital to receive advice from a specialist solicitor.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7584155797958374}
+{"content": "Abstract\nRecent literature supports the efficacy and efficiency of telemedicine in improving various health outcomes despite the wide variability in results. Understanding site-specific issues in the implementation of telemedicine trials for broader replication and generalizability of results is needed. Lessons can be learned from existing trials, and a blueprint can guide researchers to conduct these challenging studies using telemedicine more efficiently and effectively. This viewpoint presents relevant challenges and solutions for conducting multisite telemedicine trials using 7 ongoing and completed studies funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute portfolio of large multisite trials to highlight the challenges in implementing telemedicine trials. Critical issues of ensuring leadership and buy-in, appropriate funding, and diverse and representative trials are identified and described, as well as challenges related to clinical, informatics, regulatory, legal, quality, and billing. The lessons learned from these studies were used to create a blueprint of key aspects to consider for the design and implementation of multisite telemedicine trials.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Health Informatics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9988635182380676}
+{"content": "We recommend that a desiccant be replaced once every three years for open-cycle systems and once every two years for closed-cycle systems. A desiccant may degrade more quickly depending on the environment where it is used. Dew point temperatures offer a good indication for when to replace your desiccant.\nHow often should you change desiccant?\nReplacement of desiccant beads is recommended every two years.\nCan you microwave desiccant bags?\nDo not go over 300-degrees in the standard oven or 900-watts in a microwave. You will damage the silica gel and it will lose its absorbency. Heating the packets over 245-degrees will damage the packaging.\nHow many times can you recharge desiccant?\nCarefully follow the directions below to effectively dry or recharge desiccant packs up to 3 times. When recharging or regenerating Sta-Dry desiccant packs, the duration in the oven depends on how much moisture is trapped in the clay desiccant packs.\nCan you recharge desiccant packs?\nRecharging Desiccants for Reuse Per writers from Bountiful Gardens, simply placing desiccants in the sun will recharge them, so long as the local humidity is below 40 percent.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6907462477684021}
+{"content": "This webinar series provides an interactive platform to discuss and exchange best practices and develop initiatives that foster diversity and encourage global citizenship.The sessions are open to staff and students of all ENLIGHT partners as well as their respective local communities.\nDiversity is a reality across Europe sparking debates on its meaning and its impacts on society. It is recent though, that universities have to take into account as an institution how diversity challenges our understanding of globalization, migration, gender, race and identity. Concepts and movements like decolonisation, Black Lives Matter, and systemic racism underline the inherent dynamics of power.\nUniversities, as institutions of knowledge committed to equality, have\na leading role in empowering and supporting our staff and students to engage in critical discussions on concepts challenging the orthodoxy. Equally, Universities today embody diversity with a community of students and staff from multiple identities, histories and geographies. The challenge of how to ensure respect, inclusion and safety of all members of this diverse community is today’s urgent priority moving commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion into concrete practices. Schedule\nEach monthly seminar (90 minutes) is hosted by one of the ENLIGHT partners. The schedule of webinars includes", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.822758674621582}
+{"content": "Abstract: This thesis aims at consensus-building on citations in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) systems. Citations, a source of various quantitative measures for intellectual products (e.g., scientific publications, patents, web pages), are more robust and productive if autonomous peers in a P2P system can determine and construct their true structure. However, this consensus-building has remained unreliable due to three problems that preceding studies have not addressed simultaneously: free-riding, strategic misreporting, and reviewer assignment. Therefore, we combined random walks on graphs with peer prediction methods and proposed two incentive mechanisms (ex-ante and ex-post consensus) that reward reviewers who participated in consensus-building. Experimental studies support the usefulness of the two incentive mechanisms for all three problems, by showing that peers can (i) be reviewers more often as they get higher PageRank scores and (ii) maximize the expected rewards per review by always reporting true beliefs. Our proposal—rewards from the consensus-building on citation relationships—also contributes to open-access intellectual products as an alternative scheme to grants, royalties, and advertisements. On the other hand, potential applications require future studies to prevent spamming and Sybil attacks and make the reward a sufficient incentive. Abstract: Our study provides a survey on how existing stablecoins—cryptocurrencies aiming at price stabilization—peg their value to other assets, from the perspective of Decentralized Payment Systems (DPSs). This attempt is important because there has been no preceding surveys focusing on the stablecoin as DPSs, i.e., the one aiming at not only price stabilization but also decentralization. For clarity, we first classified existing stablecoins into four types according to their collaterals (fiat, commodity, crypto, and non-collateralized) and pointed out the high potential of non-collateralized stablecoins as DPSs; then, we further classified existing non-collateralized stablecoins into two types according to their intervention layers (protocol, application) and confirmed details of their representative mechanisms. Utilizing concepts such as Quantity Theory of Money (QTM), Tobin tax, and speculative attack, our survey revealed the status quo where, despite the high potential of non-collateralized stablecoins, they have no standard mechanism to achieve the stablecoin for practical DPSs. Abstract: In this study, we aim to incorporate the expertise of anonymous curators into a token-curated registry (TCR), a decentralized recommender system for collecting a list of high-quality content. This registry is important, because previous studies on TCRs have not specifically focused on technical content, such as academic papers and patents, whose effective curation requires expertise in relevant fields. To measure expertise, curation in our model focuses on both the content and its citation relationships, for which curator assignment uses the Personalized PageRank (PPR) algorithm while reward computation uses a multi-task peer-prediction mechanism. Our proposed CitedTCR bridges the literature on network-based and token-based recommender systems and contributes to the autonomous development of an evolving citation graph for high-quality content. Moreover, we experimentally confirm the incentive for registration and curation in CitedTCR using the simplification of a one-to-one correspondence between users and content (nodes). Abstract: This chapter critically investigates the application of blockchain technology for intellectual property management. To date, there have been relatively few critical discussions of the feasibility of utilising blockchain technology for this purpose, although much has been written, in media and industry sources, about the potential. Our aim, by contrast, is to examine possible limitations—and, subsequently, to suggest tentative solutions to the limitations we identify. Specifically, this chapter aims to examine the use of blockchain technology for intellectual property management from two perspectives: operation and implementation. We conclude that, while commentators often focus on technical characteristics of blockchain technology itself, it is the incentive design—which was fundamental to the original Bitcoin proposal—that is also critical to truly decentralised, and disintermediated, intellectual property management. Abstract: Our study aims to strengthen truthfulness of the two-path mechanism: an information diffusion algorithm to find an influential node in non-cooperative directed acrylic graphs (DAGs). This subject is important because the two-path mechanism ensures only weak truthfulness (i.e., nodes are indifferent between reporting true or false out-edges), which restricts node selection accuracy. To enhance the mechanism, we employed an additional reward layer based on a multi-task peer prediction, where an informative equilibrium provides strictly higher rewards than any other equilibrium in virtually all cases (strong truthfulness). Rewards, which are derived from a comparison of each report, encourage a node to report true out-edges without affecting its own probability of being selected by the original two-path mechanism. We have also experimentally confirmed that our proposed strongly truthful two-path mechanism can sufficiently elicit true out-edges from each node.\n【Best Paper Award】at the 20th International Conference on Information Integration and Web-based Applications & Services (iiWAS2018), November 19th to 21st, 2018, Yogyakarta: Grand Mercure Yogyakarta Adisucipto, pp.96-104.\nAbstract: In this paper, we pointed the potential utility of peer prediction method to the existing consensus building in decentralized oracle systems where participants aim to verify the validity of input information to blockchain without relying on a trusted third party (TTP). This is important because, despite the recent expectation of implementing decentralized oracle systems, few discussions have dealt with the incentive design for their consensus building, much less the synergy with peer prediction method. Specifically, we mentioned the followings through the survey of preceding studies: (i) the current predominant method of staking that allows validators to bet the reward tokens has the limitations such as a vulnerability to strategic behavior and a lack of incentive to participate in the verification, (ii) these problems could be solved by peer prediction method which determines the amount of rewards based on the posterior probability distribution on the report of others updated by one’s own report. Peer prediction method can encourage validators to perform proper verification while supplementing the token-based rewards, and thereby can contribute to the realization of the mining mechanism based on subjective review instead of computational resources. On the other hand, several obstacles still remain to propose a practical incentive design, such as the fluctuation of token price that would prevent peer prediction from incentivizing proper verification. Abstract: This paper aims to propose an intellectual property management which can sufficiently incentivise to innovation without providing exclusive rights for creators. Specifically, our model applies citation network and rewarding structure employed in cryptocurrencies, and instead of appropriability mechanisms, creators in the model are compensated by the delegation of subsequent review. This system can improve the social welfare on existing systems by free and open access and less management cost as decentralized autonomous organization.\n*This paper is now under the review.*\nAbstract: Why only human-beings acquired complex cultural traits? In this research, we survey the theories on cumulative cultural evolution that has been dealing with this question. This is important because cultural evolution is so interdisciplinary a research field as not able to sufficiently systematize existing methods even though we focused only on cumulative and theoretical aspects. In order for terse classification, preceding researches were arranged according to two criteria chronological and methodological. As a result, the former depicted, as already pointed out by Horiuchi (2012), that the current theoretical approach is largely based on learning hypothesis and population hypothesis. On the other hand, the latter suggested the circumstances where methods are still miscellaneous and arbitrarily set to obtain predetermined conclusions. Therefore, this survey concludes it is necessary for agents’ learning and inheritance process to have the consistent assumptions supported by empirical studies. While there are potential constraints, working on this issue with reference to other disciplines would strongly contribute to the further development of theoretical research on cumulative cultural evolution.\nJapan Association for Evolutionary Economics the 21th anniversary meeting at Kyoto University, (non-published).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8399741649627686}
+{"content": "Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare malignant entity arising from the liver and primarily affecting patients in late adolescence and young adulthood. FLC tumors are characterized by their unique histologic features and an only recently discovered genomic alteration: a chimeric fusion protein found in nearly all tumors. The rarity of these tumors coupled with the only recent acknowledgement of this genomic abnormality has likely led to disease under-recognition and de-prioritization of collaborative efforts aimed at establishing an evidence-guided standard of care. Surgical resection undoubtedly remains a mainstay of therapy and a necessity for cure but given the incidence of metastatic disease at diagnosis and high rates of distant relapse, systemic therapies remain a key component of disease control. There are few systemic therapies that have demonstrated proven benefit. Recent efforts have galvanized around single-institute or small consortia-based studies specifically focused on the enrollment of patients with FLC or use of agents with biologic rationale. This review will outline the current state of FLC epidemiology, histology, biology and trialed therapies derived from available published literature.\nKeywords: Carcinoma; DNAJB1-PRKACA; Fibrolamellar; Hepatocellular; Surgery; Therapy.\nCopyright © 2021. Published by Elsevier Inc.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7650168538093567}
+{"content": "In this brief, SPARC and the technical partners present evidence linking purchasing functions and service delivery improvements, and how these purchasing functions create the levers to improve resource allocation, better incentives to align provider behavior to health system objectives, and improve accountability and transparency.\n*The brief is yet to be finalized.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.629593551158905}
+{"content": "Toward the end of the year, construction CFOs are preparing for the next year and establishing a budget, which can of course come with certain challenges. To make accounting easier for professionals in this industry, there are some best practices to implement during this time. This article reviews these best practices and how CFOs can use them to align resources for budget planning and more.\nConstruction companies frequently balance multiple construction projects of varying scope. As a result, they may have a hard time matching income sources with costs. However, job costing can help keep track of expenses for each transaction throughout each project, including both direct and indirect costs and income. For instance, job costing can be used to track physical completion in units, labor used in hours, and dollar costs faced. This provides CFOs with ample information about projects to gauge profitability while also helping prepare their company’s taxes. By the end of the year, this will provide a clear idea of how much each project both cost and earned, which can help in preparing for the upcoming year.\nThis simple accounting method enables accountants to keep track of when they pay expenses and receive revenue, and it's one of the most efficient techniques to use in the industry. However, accountants will still need to evenly distribute expenses throughout the benefit period for contracts that go beyond a single year. Also, CFOs won't be able to use this method if job materials account for over 15% of the customer's costs- unless their company earns less than $1 million in annual income.\nUsing the completed contract method, accountants won't report contract income or expenses until the completion of the project. While contractors can still bill during this time and expenses can accumulate during construction, this method simply means that profit won't become official until the project finishes. In other words, all income and expenses will appear in a single statement. Subsequently, contractors may be able to defer taxable revenue if it appears the contract won't be completed before the next tax year. On the other hand, the IRS requires contractors using this method to remain under a maximum revenue limit, similar to the cash basis accounting method. They must also be able to complete the contract within a specific amount of time.\nThe percentage of completion method enables construction companies to match costs and revenue, which is often otherwise challenging because of the high volume and varying scope of different projects. Contractors can use this method to confirm whether a particular project is likely to result in gained or lost income. They can calculate this by dividing the total actual expenses of a job by the total estimated expenses, followed by multiplying the estimated income by the completion percentage, which will give contractors the estimated gross profit. The result is an accurate way to track the profitability throughout a project.\nTechnology is a CFO’s best friend in the 21st century. By implementing software that can assist in budgeting and forecasting the year ahead, teams can work quicker and with more accuracy. Consider every user and then adopt a platform, like a CPM, that assists in forecasting\nwhile adding an automated boost to make the end-of-year period run smoother than ever.\nBusinesses that incorporate any of these accounting methods are able to effectively and efficiently keep track of all projects and jobs. Thanks to forward planning, taxes and budgets are sufficiently prepared for the next year when making end-of-year calculations and estimates. In turn, businesses can benefit from increased profitability with optimized operations based on each year's performance.\nBriq is a corporate performance management platform built specifically for construction financial professionals.\nWe join modern technology with hundreds of years of combined construction experience to give you deep insights into your business.\nBriq unifies your financial workflows, making them more efficient, accurate, and timely.\nBy automating workflows, consolidating financial data, and enabling real-time reporting, we allow contractors to make efficient and effective financial decisions.\nSanta Barbara\n511 Olive Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Pune #24, Mulberry Gardens 2, Magarpatta City, Pune, Maharashtra 411028", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5603137612342834}
+{"content": "Do you remember the discussion about the importance of school sports for students?\nPlaying sports is so essential for mental health that it has to go on even during a pandemic. The current debate about excluding transgender students from playing sports in the teams that align with their gender is shameful. Transgender students are among the most vulnerable youth in our state. This policy would affect children who are at high risk for bullying, self-harm, or being shunned by their families simply for being who they are.\nThe purpose of schools is a space for learning and development for all. If we are lucky, they level the playing field in life. We should not kick children off teams because some harbor irrational fears about transgender teammates. This debate is not about fairness; it stems from transphobia.\nWhat’s more, the discussion about making participation in sports more difficult for transgender youth happens at the same time that another bill seeks to prevent minors from accessing gender-affirming treatment. Lawmakers seek to exclude children from sports and seek to deny them affirming, and potentially life-saving medical treatment. These measures are not centering child well-being. They are deeply rooted in transphobia and will harm Utah children.\nClaudia Geist, Millcreek", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8561750650405884}
+{"content": "Our lab seeks to better understand the maturation and regulation of a group of human lipases. We aim to uncover how these lipases properly fold and exit the ER, and how their activity is subsequently regulated. We study the membrane-bound and secreted proteins that play a role in lipase regulation. Our research can potentially impact human health as biochemical deficiencies in lipase activity can cause hypertriglyceridemia and associated disorders, such as diabetes and atherosclerosis. We are an interdisciplinary lab and aim to address these questions using a variety of techniques, including membrane protein biochemistry, enzymology, and structural and molecular biology.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9964582324028015}
+{"content": "Renewing your domain name is vitally important to ensure you don't lose one of your most valuable business assets.\nThough you may be asking, \"Why do domain names have to be renewed at all?\"\nIf you're new to the world of domains, you could be forgiven for thinking that registering a domain name is a \"one and done\" kind of deal.\nWhen you register a domain name, you do so for a specified period, typically anywhere from one to ten years, depending on the TLD and registry. Suppose you don't renew your domain name when that initial registration period expires. In that case, it can drop and be available for others to purchase.\nLosing a domain name is more than a slight bump in the road — it's a blow to your business, your brand, and your customer relationships.\nWe're discussing why that is in this blog post and covering every aspect of domain name renewal along the way. We're explaining it all — from the lifecycle of a domain name to domain expiration, automatic domain name renewal, and step-by-step instructions on renewing your Network Solutions domain name.\nThere's a lot to a name.\nNames bring things into consciousness — and there's nothing better for a business than staying top of mind with customers and prospects.\nYour domain name is how your customers think of you, and more than that, it's how they find your site. That's because your domain is an integral part of your website and online presence. It's synonymous with everything your business is — like google.com is to Google.\nIf you're using your domain name for your website and it expires, your site won't function properly anymore. Instead of being your business hub, it'll error out every time someone navigates there. And if that domain name is tied to your email…? You can consider that a loss, too.\nWhen a domain name first expires, you'll have an opportunity to retrieve it before someone else can register it. However, that process is more expensive than renewing in a timely fashion. It may require paying additional fees no matter what registrar you use.\nAt Network Solutions, you may be given up to a 30-day grace period to recover your domain if it expires. After a domain has expired, you'll be charged a reinstatement fee in addition to the regular renewal fee. Should you fail to renew your domain name before your grace period ends, your domain name will move from the “Expired Domain Status” and will be released back to the registry to enter a 30-day hold known as a \"Redemption Period.\"\nSuppose you want to regain control of your domain after it has entered redemption. In that case, you'll need help from Customer Support to initiate a Redemption Recovery. There is a redemption fee, but the alternative is losing your domain name to a competitor who wants to leverage it for themselves.\nDomain names make the Internet a navigable place for the average consumer. Instead of typing long-stringed IP Addresses into your browser's URL bar, all you have to do is type the domain name of a site, and you're there.\nThe Domain Name System, or DNS, is managed by ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. When you register a domain name, you're registering it through an ICANN-accredited registrar, like NetworkSolutions. Your initial registration can be anywhere from one to ten years, depending on the domain and registrar.\nExpired domain names can be very desirable. Once a domain has been registered and used, it can offer a history of established site traffic and backlinks — assets someone else might capitalize on. So, suppose you don't renew your domain name before its registration period expires. In that case, you risk losing it either for a short time or for good.\nBelow, you'll see a depiction of an average domain name lifecycle followed by a brief explanation of each stage.\nActive Domain Status\nActive domains are manageable domains. This means you can change the domain settings, modify contact information, and more. An active domain is essential for a functioning website and professional, custom email address.\nRegistering a domain name makes it active, and that registration period can last anywhere from 1-10 years.\nExpired Domain Status\nA domain name is classified as \"expired\" one day after its expiration date if not renewed.\nAny websites or email addresses associated with an expired domain will cease to function appropriately.\nOther parties may bid on and attempt to purchase the domain name as soon as it expires. Your claim to the domain takes priority over any 3rd party bids, meaning that if you renew within the 30 days post-expiration, you should have it returned to you.\nRedemption Recovery/Grace Period\nAfter 30-45 days of remaining in an expired status, the domain name enters a Redemption Recovery or Redemption Grace period.\nDepending on the TLD, some domains may enter a redemption status the day after they expire.\nPending Delete\nAt this stage in the domain lifecycle, you can consider it lost. A domain in the Pending Deletion status is no longer retrievable.\nDomains remain in the pending delete status for about five days before being released back into the public for new registration. After that, you can try to purchase and re-register it, but so can anyone else.\nDifferent TLDs, or Top-Level Domains, can have different expiration and renewal timelines. You'll need to plan your renewal in advance or use an Auto Renew feature so you can use your time wisely and focus on other priorities.\nTake a look at the chart below to see when different domain names need to be renewed.\nAn expired domain name can hit your business where it hurts the most — right in your finances.\nHave you heard of or are you a customer of Sorenson Communications? In 2017, Sorenson was fined 2.7 million dollars because someone forgot to renew their domain name on time.\nSorenson offers a \"video relay\" service designed for people with hearing or speech problems to make 911 emergency calls. It stopped functioning the morning of June 6, 2016, due to operational failure (i.e., someone forgot to renew their domain name.) Once discovered, Sorenson Communications took the steps needed to correct the issue. However, they still landed themselves a USD 2.7 million charge and an additional $252,000 fine in formal FTC penalties. [1.]\nRenewing your domain name is a breeze when you manage it with Network Solutions.\nWe offer various ways to ensure your domain doesn't expire so you can continue using it without interruption. From manual renewal to automatic renewal options, domain expiration protection, and more, we've got what it takes to keep your domain active and your site running.\nAuto-renew is a practical and convenient way to ensure your domains renew before their expiration dates without worrying about calendar reminders or other notifications.\nAuto Renew Key Dates\nAdditionally, the automatic renewal system alerts you to any issues with your domain, such as outdated billing information on file. And 105 days before your domain expires, you'll receive the following notifications:\nAutomatic renewal reminder email. This email keeps you appraised of your renewal date and sends when the system checks your account and determines that your payment information is valid.\nBad payment email. If the system checks your account and determines the payment method is invalid, you'll receive this email notification.\nYou may also receive the following emails:\nAn Order Payment Failure email. This email occurs when automatic renewal fails. It happens 60 days before the product expiration and for every failed attempt after that, which occurs every 14 days.\nAn Order Confirmation email. This email occurs 60 days before the product expiration when the automatic renewal successfully processes or whenever the automatic renewal successfully occurs.\nTo enable auto renew, follow these steps:\nPrefer to renew your domain name yourself? You've got that option, too!\nTo manually renew a domain name, go ahead and follow steps 1-3 listed above. Then, instead of selecting \"Enable Auto-Renew,\" you'll want to select \"Renew Now.\" At that point, you'll arrive at your shopping cart. From there, select the Service Term you desire and click \"Secure Checkout.\" Finally, you'll want to choose your payment method and supply the appropriate information, click to acknowledge that you've read the Terms and Conditions, and select \"Place Your Order.\"\nYou can renew up to 200 domain names at once by using Network Solutions’ Quick Renew. To use it, simply enter your domains in the box on the left, as you see in the screenshot below, and log in to complete the transaction.\nYour domain name is one of your business's most valuable and brandable assets. You'll want to consider NetworkSolutions' Domain Expiration Protection if you're worried that your payment might fail or if you're not responsible for the billing.\nDomain Expiration Protection keeps your domain name safe for up to one year after it expires if you cannot renew for any reason. Additionally, it prevents additional fees, like redemption fees, from being charged to your account.\nWhen you register a domain name with Network Solutions, we provide all the tools you need to keep it secure and active. From automatic domain name renewal to domain expiration protection — we've got you covered.\nSo, what are you waiting for? Make sure your domain name never lands in a competitor's hands by safeguarding it with the tools offered at Network Solutions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5977081060409546}
+{"content": "Indonesia’s fintech industry is one of the most competitive and dynamic in ASEAN, as evidenced by the emergence of four unicorns and one decacorn. Despite its infancy, the country is home to 20% of all Southeast Asian fintech companies, which are expected to generate US$8.6 billion in revenue over the next five years. In Indonesia, fintech is classified as either conventional or sharia fintech. Islamic fintech growth in Indonesia is continuing, albeit at a slower pace than conventional fintech.\nA banking and financial services platform has launched a research series to understand what people think about the key trends driving the development of financial services. In the third edition of the platform, the firm conducted a global survey of 2,000 members of the younger Muslim community, primarily Gen Z and millennials, to better understand what Islamic finance means to them and their expectations of this sector.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7598996162414551}
+{"content": "What is LEI? The LEI identifier is a specific Legal Entity Id that consists of a combination of 20 letters and digits that allows financial market participants to be identified. The registration number given by the Register of Legal Entities is not replaced by the LEI code. This code is used to send data to centralized data storage systems and to notify banking monitoring agencies about transactions. History of LEI system\nIt was impossible to determine the equivalents of individual financial transactions and calculate the overall amount at risk due to the lack of a global single identification code unique to each financial institution. During the global financial crisis, this posed a significant challenge in assessing the entire market’s systemic risk and eliminating insolvent financial firms. It was identified as one of the issues hampering efforts to resolve the financial crisis quickly. Cannes and France established a deal on the implementation of an international LEI structure to address this issue.\nWho required an LEI number?\nWhile individuals are not required to have an LEI, trusts, corporations, retirement funds, organizations, university colleges, collaborations, and some other groups may. LEIs are used to identify the legal entity that is transacting money, not the investment vehicle itself. As a result, regardless of the instrument, they will trade, the process for obtaining an LEI is identical for all legal organizations.\nWho is in charge of issuing the Legal Entity Identifier number?\nIndividual LEIs are distributed by Legal Operating Units, while the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation is responsible for the system’s integrity and oversight. These smaller satellite organizations, which report to the Legal Entity Identifier Foundation and the Legal Entity Identifier Regulatory Oversight Committee, are the ones who issue the LEIs. You will approach a Legal Operating Unit to obtain a Legal Entity Identifier if your organization requires one. The Legal Entity Identifier is issued, registered, and made freely available to the public and regulators by Legal Operating Units.\nWhat happens if the LEI is not received by the deadline, and how long is the LEI valid?\nThe LEI registration is only valid for a year from the date of issuing/regeneration. As a result, there must be a yearly renewal in this regard. If Eligible Participants fail to get an LEI by the deadline, the Licensed Dealer Bank will not be able to honor any financial transactions of the defaulting Eligible Participant until the LEI is obtained.\nHow to renew LEI code\nAfter one year, the code must be renewed using an application form to continue to use it. This may be found on the same web portal where you applied for your LEI before; the only difference is that this time you should select the option “Change and Renew” rather than “Registration.” Any changes to this part will also require the approval of the authorized person. Once the LEI Code is entered into the form, all of the details show automatically. The LEI code is renewed upon satisfactory completion of all formalities and essential details.\nConclusion\nThe global economic crisis emphasized the need for an international framework to assess financial stability and identify risks from financial institution failure. The Legal Entity Identifier system is for legal entities. While it may appear to be simply another piece of red tape, it is a significant step forward in the management of global financial risk.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9564309120178223}
+{"content": "Long-term depression (LTD) of synaptic strength can take multiple forms and contribute to circuit remodeling, memory encoding or erasure. The generic term LTD encompasses various induction pathways, including activation of NMDA, mGlu or P2X receptors. However, the associated specific molecular mechanisms and effects on synaptic physiology are still unclear. We here compare how NMDAR- or P2XR-dependent LTD affect synaptic nanoscale organization and function in rodents. While both LTDs are associated with a loss and reorganization of synaptic AMPARs, only NMDAR-dependent LTD induction triggers a profound reorganization of PSD-95. This modification, which requires the autophagy machinery to remove the T19-phosphorylated form of PSD-95 from synapses, leads to an increase in AMPAR surface mobility. We demonstrate that these post-synaptic changes that occur specifically during NMDAR-dependent LTD result in an increased short-term plasticity improving neuronal responsiveness of depressed synapses. Our results establish that P2XR- and NMDAR-mediated LTD are associated to functionally distinct forms of LTD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.996753454208374}
+{"content": "Scottish engineering firm Weir Group has warned 2016 would be “another challenging year” as it reported a substantial pretax loss in 201.\nThe engineering company, which serves the natural resources and power sectors, reported a £199.8 million loss before tax from continuing operations in the year ended January 1, swinging from a £149.1 million profit in 2014.\nChief executive Keith Cochrane, described market challenges as “unprecendented”.\n“Despite market challenges which are unprecedented in recent years, Weir has delivered a resilient performance in minerals, maintained leadership and market share in oil & gas, and created an additional platform for growth with the new flow control division.\n“As Weir has always done, we adapted quickly to market conditions. Costs were aggressively reduced while the cash generative nature of the business supported continued investment in our strategic priorities.\n“Given ongoing market conditions, 2016 will be another challenging year.\n“As a result, we are planning for a further reduction in constant currency group operating profits, driven primarily by lower activity levels in upstream oil and gas markets.\n“We will continue to invest for the medium term supported by our aftermarket-focused business model, further cost reduction initiatives, non-core asset disposals and a clear focus on cash generation, to ensure we benefit fully and quickly when markets improve.”\nDespite the loss, Weir maintained its dividend in 2015 at 44.0 pence per share.\nBefore exceptional items, Weir managed to report a pretax profit from continuing operations in 2015, but this was down year-on-year to £219.8 million from £408.5 million.\nExceptional items dragged Weir to that loss in 2015, with impairments totalling £365million, including a £225million impairment against its oil & gas division.\nLower revenue in 2015 also contributed to the results, falling to £1.91billion from £2.43billion last year, whilst cash from operations experienced a slight fall to £396million from £421million.\nThat pushed its operating profit down to £259million from £450million as its operating margin was squeezed to only 13.5% from 18.4%.\nWeir said it is “aggressively responding” to current market conditions, which is seeing miners and oil and gas companies scale back on investment due to falls in commodity prices. Weir said it delivered £110million in annualised savings in 2015, and plans to make a further GBP40.0 million saving this year.\nWeir lowered its net debt in 2015, which stood at £825million at the end of 2015 compared to £861million at the end of 2014.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9785990118980408}
+{"content": "Among the events taking place as part of 2021’s virtual ISO Week in London is a welcome opportunity for ISO’s leaders to meet with those who have been recently appointed to head the organizations that make up our membership.\nThe outbreak of COVID prevented a similar session from taking place during last year’s ISO Week, which meant that a greater number than usual were invited. In fact, since late 2019, 46 of our members have appointed new leaders representing every region of the globe.\nThe President Eddy Njoroge greeted the new Heads warmly, affirmed ISO’s commitment to focus on and support members, and pledged his ongoing support in enabling the ISO Strategy.\nTogether with Secretary-General Sergio Mujica, they went on to present an overview of the ISO system, focusing on the importance of maximizing value from participation in the development and promotion of International Standards. Mr Mujica emphasized his belief that, as a membership organization, ISO is only as strong as its members. He explained how support is delivered to our members, presenting ISO’s membership team and its dedicated regional coordinators.\nIn explaining ISO’s regional engagement policy to the new leaders, the Secretary-General reaffirmed his key objectives for the programme: Firstly, to provide dedicated, sustainable and tailor-made support directly to all ISO members in a regional context. Additionally, to enhance engagement with the regional and sub-regional standards organizations recognized by ISO Council in order to take full advantage of a strategic partnership approach with these organizations.\nRecently appointed Heads from the following ISO members were invited: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burundi, Congo, Dominica, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, Eswatini, Gabon, Greece, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea DPR, Korea, Rep of, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, Sudan, Tajikistan, Togo, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7057044506072998}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis issue brief provides background information about the structures of child care costs and revenues and shows how the pandemic has affected the financial picture of providers. The paper also describes implementation issues for allocating financial resources to stabilize child care programs and the workforce. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nThis report summarizes survey data collected in 2020, both before and during the pandemic; it is the fourth survey, preceded by findings from 2004, 2009, 2014.\nThis issue brief focuses on three ways to support the early care and education (ECE) workforce: (1) Increasing access to education and career growth; (2) reinforcing workers overall economic well-being; and (3) improving working conditions. MDRC, which published this article, is launching a new national project to examine a variety of approaches.\nThis report from National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) examines data from focus groups and interviews conducted with 21 leaders representing 15 national award-winning summer learning programs in September 2020 and data from a survey of 1,047 afterschool and summer providers conducted in partnership with Afterschool Alliance in July and August 2020.\nThe Afterschool Alliance's webpage on COVID-19 offers a rich array of resources to help support Out-of-School Time (OST) system builders, administrators, and practitioners in navigating the challenges of the pandemic as they strive to effectively serve children, families, and providers.\nThis issue brief provides a framework that states can use during the COVID-19 crisis to create child care policies that promote equitable access and mitigate the chance that child care closures will be concentrated in low-income and middle-income neighborhoods and rural areas.\nThere are four issue briefs as part of Reviewing State Policies series: (1) Supporting Financial Stability for Providers; (2) Child Care Ratios and Class Sizes; (3) Protecting Health and Safety; and (4) Support for Families. Each brief provides an overview about state policies emerging during this time of COVID-19, with multiple state policy examples that other states can learn from.\nThis brief helps to illustrate how the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) bridges the needs of low-income working families with promising practices for out-of-school time, relating the experiences of parents in their own voices.\nThis issue brief was designed to inform the strategies and policies that the federal, state, and local government, as well as child care stakeholders, could adopt to support children, families, and afterschool programs during COVID-19. It opens with a review of the challenges that school-age child care is facing.\nThis webinar, the 8th in a series on early childhood education (ECE), is a topical, thoughtful discussion about systemic racism in early childhood education. It addresses the impact of racism on children, families, and child care providers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5864738821983337}
+{"content": "5 Reasons why your baby could get sleep deprived\nHere are five reasons why a baby may have difficulty sleeping. First of all, we would like to remind you that this is normal, especially in new parents, and that it can be solved. With patience and love, everything will fall back into place.\n1. Breastfeeding the child to sleep\nIf the last memory the child has before going to sleep is eating, it is possible that breastfeeding or bottle-feeding may become a transitional action for him. Therefore, when he wakes up, he may think that he cannot go back to sleep without being put to the breast.\n2. Cradling your child to sleep\nCradling your child as part of the bedtime routine is fine. However, some mothers continue to cradle them until they fall asleep, even when they are not crying. Instead of falling asleep on their own, they cry. Because, out of habit, they fall asleep outside their crib, they do not associate the crib with sleep.\n3. Increased nighttime attention\nDuring an acute illness, e.g. a blocked nose, or a change in the baby's sleep environment that affects the baby's usual routine, e.g. travel, parents may increase nighttime care to accommodate the baby, then continue and get used to it.\n4.Fear of separation\nIt appears between six months and two years old. It is verified during the day whenever the child loses sight of his mother or stays with another person. These fears are often accentuated at bedtime and during the night.\n5.Evolution\nKids under two months can be awakened twice a night to nurse. At three months, most still need a feeding in the middle of the night. By four months, 90 percent of infants can sleep for 8 hours at a time without feeding.\nAs older is the child more harder it is to change the habit. Those older than one year strongly resist any change and may cry for hours. Without rules, these children will not start sleeping through the night until they are three or four years old, when their daily routine becomes more intense and eventually tires them out.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6863393187522888}
+{"content": "Who’s ready to banish the “two truths and a lie” ice-breaker? Now’s the perfect time. Today's employees want a more meaningful workplace experience — and the pandemic has provided invaluable lessons about how to create those connections.\nKristin Rivera and Suzanne Roske explore the importance of designing a workplace experience that builds community, culture and leadership.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9026275873184204}
+{"content": "In recent years, with the advent of next-generation sequencing along with the development of various bioinformatics tools, RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq)-based transcriptome analysis has become much more affordable in the field of biological research. This technique has even opened up avenues to explore the transcriptome of non-model organisms for which a reference genome is not available. This has made fish health researchers march towards this technology to understand pathogenic processes and immune reactions in fish during the event of infection. Recent studies using this technology have altered and updated the previous understanding of many diseases in fish. RNA-Seq has been employed in the understanding of fish pathogens like bacteria, virus, parasites, and oomycetes. Also, it has been helpful in unraveling the immune mechanisms in fish. Additionally, RNA-Seq technology has made its way for future works, such as genetic linkage mapping, quantitative trait analysis, disease-resistant strain or broodstock selection, and the development of effective vaccines and therapies. Until now, there are no reviews that comprehensively summarize the studies which made use of RNA-Seq to explore the mechanisms of infection of pathogens and the defense strategies of fish hosts. This review aims to summarize the contemporary understanding and findings with regard to infectious pathogens and the immune system of fish that have been achieved through RNA-Seq technology.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6344492435455322}
+{"content": "This webinar provides an overview of federal statues that are available to prosecute domestic violence and stalking offenders, and and discusses how system actors can work cooperatively with federal prosecutors to pursue charges.\nIn this webinar, two researchers who have worked with individuals, community groups, and government agencies review key points about what is known about how guns are used in nonfatal IPV.\nThis webinar is an introduction and overview of the National Domestic Violence and Firearms Resource Center.\nThis paper explores the research on statutory interventions regarding the intersection of domestic violence and firearms.\nThis paper and related webinar cover how often multiple victim intimate partner homicides and homicide-suicides occur, the frequency of firearm use in these homicides, and opportunities for intervention.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9710366725921631}
+{"content": "(Word count: 289)\nIn risk management activities, study teams often confuse risks and issues.\nIn brief, a risk is a condition that\nincreases the risk of a negative impact to patient safety, data integrity, or regulatory compliance. An issue is an event that has already negatively impacted patient safety, data integrity, or regulatory compliance.\nRisks are potential issues, and risk management is proactive. Issues are actual issues, and issue management is reactive.\nIt's not surprising that study team \"risk management\" often devolves into \"issue management.\" Proactivity feels like a luxury when there are so many problems to deal with. But it's also difficult to detangle risks from issues because each issue can also elevate existing risks and present new risks.\nA study team, for example, learns that a key piece of IRT functionality is not functioning correctly. An investigation identifies the root cause as a lack of clarity in the specification and a contributing cause as lack of robust User Acceptance Testing. The issue is a surprise; the team had not identified it as a risk. The first question the team should ask is, \"How did we miss this?\"\nWhile dealing with this issue, the team must also consider what other risks this issue raises, given the root and contributing causes. Obviously, if this particular IRT function is incorrect, what other IRT functions could not be working as planned? But, less obviously, if our team is not writing clear specifications or conducting robust UATs on our IRT system, what other systems could have been inadequately specified and tested?\nEach issue should cause us to re-evaluate our risk profile and prompt us to take proactive actions to manage new and increased risks along with reactive measures to address the issue that has occurred.\nDenise DeRenzo Lacey, RQAP-GCP, has over twenty years’ experience in clinical Quality Assurance and clinical development operations. Her practice focuses on application of quality risk management techniques for clinical studies, including risk-based approaches to auditing, data quality and integrity, and SOP development. She has provided consulting services to a wide range of pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech and CRO clients in the US and Europe and has held senior positions at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Radius Health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6556388139724731}
+{"content": "Understanding Pd–Pd Bond Length Variation in (PNP)Pd–Pd(PNP) Dimers Academic Article Overview Research Identity Additional Document Info View All Overview abstract Analysis of the structures of three (PNP)Pd-Pd(PNP) dimers [where PNP stands for anionic diarylamido/bis(phosphine) pincer ligands] has been carried out with the help of single-crystal X-ray diffractometry and density functional theory (DFT) calculations on isolated molecules. The three dimers under study possess analogous ancillary ligands; two of them differ only by an F versus Me substituent in a remote (five bonds away from Pd) position of the pincer ligand. Despite these close similarities, X-ray structural determinations revealed two distinct structural motifs: a highly symmetric molecule with a long Pd-Pd bond or a highly distorted molecule with Pd-Pd bonds ca. 0.14 Å shorter. DFT calculations on a series of (PNP)Pd-Pd(PNP) dimers (as molecules in the gas phase) confirmed the existence of these distinct minima for dimers carrying large isopropyl substituents on the P-donor atoms (as in the experimental structure). These minima are nearly isoergic conformers. Evidently, the electronically preferred symmetric structure for the dimer (with a square-planar environment about Pd and a linear N-Pd-Pd-N vector) is not sterically possible with the preferred Pd-Pd distance. Thus, the minima correspond to either a symmetric structure with a long Pd-Pd bond distance or a structure with a short Pd-Pd distance but with substantial distortions in the Pd coordination environment to alleviate steric conflict. This notion is supported by finding only a single minimum (symmetric and with short Pd-Pd bonds) for each of the dimers carrying smaller substituents (H or Me) on the P atoms, regardless of the remote substitution. author list (cited authors) Walensky, J. R., Fafard, C. M., Guo, C., Brammell, C. M., Foxman, B. M., Hall, M. B., & Ozerov, O. V. publication date publisher published in", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5482876300811768}
+{"content": "This list offers an overview of good practices in digital skills by regional, national and European stakeholders. Explore successful approaches, upskilling initiatives and projects with a proven impact on bridging the digital skills gap that have the potential to be replicated in other countries and different contexts.\nA good practice on EU level to support the availability of traineeships in the digital sector and offer an avenue for gaining experience abroad. Upskilling courses and programmes on cybersecurity for professionals in the healthcare sector. Global impact through European innovation in technology and entrepreneurship. An EU-funded project to enhance the quality and development of students' digital skills.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8700380921363831}
+{"content": "The ongoing crisis in Afghanistan has raised concerns about how the United States can best manage and balance its interests and values in complicated places around the globe. The fallout from events in Afghanistan will impact America’s approach in other key regions in the world, including the Middle East. As with its recent moves in Afghanistan, the Biden administration has signaled it seeks to decrease its military engagement in the broader Middle East.\nThe Biden administration’s…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.773659348487854}
+{"content": "New project aims to increase adult learner enrollment in community college\nHome > News Center > New project aims to increase adult learner enrollment in community college\n“At the current attainment rate of 51.3 percent, almost 15 million more working-age adults must earn credentials of value by 2025 if the nation is to reach 60 percent.” – Lumina Foundation’s Stronger Nation Overview, July 2020\nAs open access institutions, community colleges serve as a pivotal part of the higher education system, enrolling the most demographically diverse student bodies. However, while community college students are often older adults, many colleges are still struggling with developing strategies for enrolling adults without credentials, especially Black, Hispanic, Latinx, and Native Americans.\nTo address this challenge, Achieving the Dream is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative focused on promoting adult learner enrollment in community college. Through the Prioritizing Adult Community College Enrollment (PACCE) grant, ATD is partnering with the Lumina Foundation, Ideas42, and rpkGROUP to support up to 20 community colleges in select states to implement promising strategies for boosting adult learner enrollment in high-quality programs that lead to postsecondary credentials.\nThe PACCE initiative will support each college’s work over two years to scale and institutionalize one or more strategies that intentionally addresses enrolling or re-enrolling Black, Hispanic, Latinx, and Native American students aged 25+.\n“Achieving the Dream is excited to be the coordinating partner for the PACCE project,” said Dr. Monica Parrish Trent, ATD’s vice president of network engagement. “The focus on centering equity and sharing promising practices that facilitate access and success for adult learners aligns with ATD’s deep commitment of supporting community college students achieve social and economic mobility.”\nThrough this project, ATD and partners aim to:\nSupport the successful implementation of adult learner enrollment strategies at each of the participating colleges. To achieve this, the colleges will participate in training to support their efforts to scale and sustain their enrollment strategies and apply behavioral design throughout their work. Additional training and support will be tailored to meet the evolving needs of each participating college.\nScale the promising strategies, lessons, and tools to the broader field. To achieve this, ATD will work with partners to distill promising strategies to enroll or re-enroll adult learners and the tools that support colleges in adapting these strategies to their own context. ATD will share these learnings through our national events, blogs, webinars, and an interactive compilation of tools and resources. This sharing of promising practices will begin early in the project so other colleges can begin to reimagine their adult learner enrollment strategies based on our ongoing learning.\nThe request for proposals (RFP) was released by invitation only to eligible institutions in August and closed on September 17, 2021. More information on the PACCE initiative and the RFP can be found here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9898456931114197}
+{"content": "Research\nAttitudes and Knowledge about Zoonotic Diseases among Livestock Farmers in Rural Tamale, Ghana Author(s): Shamsu-Deen Ziblim, Sufyan Bakuri Suara* and Adam Jemilatu Cattle farming remains one of the lucrative agricultural ventures among rural settlers in the Northern parts of Ghana and is kept for both commercial and subsistence purposes. However, the emergences of cattle-associated infections remain a threat to cattle production and the human population. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards zoonotic diseases among cattle farmers in the Tamale Metropolis. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study, involving a mixed method. The quantitative approach involved the use of a semi-structured questionnaire and the qualitative approach involved the use of focused group discussions using a focus group guide. A total of 100 cattle farmers were selected using a purposive sampling method, from March to July 2020. A chi-square test analysis was performed to identify the factors that are associated with the know.. Read More»", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9797602891921997}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTea plants (Camellia sinensis) are well known for their ability to accumulate high concentrations of aluminium (Al). Aluminium distribution in tea leaves has been previously estimated on a qualitative basis using energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDXMA). However, no comprehensive studies have been earned out to quantitatively determine the distribution of Al, especially in young leaves which are used for the manufacture of commercial tea. Cuttings of C. sinensis var. sinensis grown in acidic soil were collected and young and old leaves were used for analysis. Total Al concentrations in young and old leaves were 380 and 6866 μg·g\n-1, respectively. The leaves were freeze-fractured and the quantitative distribution of Al and other elements such as Mg, Ca and K was determined using EDXMA. In the young and old leaves Al was found to be preferentially accumulated in the upper epidermis. In particular, Al was accumulated in the cell walls, which had significantly higher levels than the vacuoles of epidermal cells. The Al concentrations in the vacuole of mesophyll cells was found not to change significantly between young and old leaves. In contrast, a large increase in Al concentration was observed in the epidermal cell walls. Calcium was present in higher levels on the cell walls and also present as crytals in the spongy mesophyll tissue. In contrast, K and Mg were evenly distributed across the leaf. Scopus Subject Areas Agronomy and Crop Science User-Defined Keywords Accumulation Aluminium Camelia sinensis EDXMA Tea", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7047005891799927}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe abstraction of space in 'new' media theory, together with the preoccupation with space in Asian studies, demands a rethinking of the time-space relationship in terms of Asia and digital media. This essay explores how spatiotemporal consciousness is articulated in the locational aesthetics of contemporary Chinese digital media, specifically the thematic interest in examining everyday space; the self-reflexive and experimental aesthetic that locates the media practitioner in the social space; and the creation of the independent artistic space. To accomplish this, this paper scrutinizes the practices of two art/film groups, Big Tail Elephants and u-th-eque, in particular a digital documentary project Sanyuanli, for a broader consideration of their narrative experimentations, locational styles, site-specific practices, and negotiations with the spatiotemporality of the so-called Special Economic Zones. Specifically, this paper looks at how the locational aesthetics employed in digital filmmaking confirm and contest spatiotemporal constructions the Special Zones that reinforce the pre-existing urban-rural divide, naturalize the biopolitical management of the migrant workers, and contribute to a new developmental narrative of the state that endorses linear and progressive temporality.\nScopus Subject Areas Communication Visual Arts and Performing Arts", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5591671466827393}
+{"content": "Borrowing a pill from a family member or friend, or purchasing them from an unauthorized source, taking another person’s prescription medications may lead have serious implications. In fact, depending on the type of medication, you may face criminal charges if found in possession of a drug not prescribed to you by a licensed physician.\nUnderstanding the laws as they apply to share prescriptions may help you avoid unnecessary criminal consequences.\nPrescription drug charges\nAccording to state law, you may face drug charges for unlawfully possessing prescription medications. Certain prescription medications, including narcotic pain relievers, classify as controlled substances, similar to street drugs such as methamphetamine or cocaine. You may face possession charges if found to have or found to intend to have such drugs without a valid prescription.\nIn some situations, the authorities may charge you with illegally obtaining prescription drugs. Prescription fraud charges may result from circumstances, including obtaining a controlled substance when not medically necessary, using a fraudulent or misrepresented prescription to obtain certain medications, or using a Schedule II medication prescribed to another person.\nPenalties for prescription drug offenses\nThe penalties you may face if convicted of a prescription drug offense vary based on many factors. The court may consider the type of controlled substance in your possession and the amount of the illicit drug in your possession at the time of your arrest.\nAn arrest for drug charges relating to prescription medication may send your life down a path you never intended. However, working to develop a strong defense against the charges you face may help you protect your rights and your future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9430944919586182}
+{"content": "August DMC Margin Lowest Ever\nOctober 5, 2021\nThe August margin USDA announced for the Dairy Margin Coverage program, $5.25/cwt., fell to its lowest-ever since margin protection became the main federal dairy safety net in 2014, slipping below the previous low of $5.37/cwt. margin from May 2020. A $0.20/cwt. drop in the U.S. average all-milk price from a month earlier, to $17.70/cwt., and a $0.24/cwt. rise in feed costs, mostly due to a higher corn price, produced the August margin.\nUSDA has still not begun to announce the revised margins using 100 percent dairy quality alfalfa, a change to the program’s feed-cost calculation made in August at NMPF’s urging. Incorporating the change, which will be retroactive to 2020, would set the August margin at $5.03/cwt.\nUSDA reported that, as of Sept. 27, the 19,009 operations enrolled in this year’s DMC program are expected to receive $817,171,664 in payments, based on previously announced margins. Margins for the remaining five months in 2021, including August, are not included in this total. Dairy futures continue to indicate further DMC payments for $9.50/cwt coverage for every month remaining this year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9562948942184448}
+{"content": "ISBN : 9780198784258\nAssembling Archaeology provides a radical rethinking of the relationships between teaching, researching, digging, and practicing as an archaeologist in the 21st century. The issues addressed here are global and applicable wherever archaeology is taught, practiced, and researched. At its heart this book addresses the undervaluation of teaching, demonstrating that this affects the fundamentals of contemporary archaeological practice and is particularly connected to the lack of diversity in disciplinary demographics. It proposes a solution which is grounded in a theoretical rethinking of archaeological teaching, training, and practice by advocating a holistic 'assemblage' approach which challenges traditional power structures and the global marketization of the higher education system.\nDrawing on insights from archaeology's current material turn, this book approaches the discipline as a subject of investigation and offers a new perspective founded upon the notion of the learning assemblage, which resituates teaching and learning as a central focus and contributes to broader discourses on critical pedagogy and rhizomatic learning. It ultimately argues for a robust archaeological pedagogy that is rooted in and emergent from the material realities of the profession, and will be valuable to everyone from academia to Cultural Resource Management (CRM), heritage professional to undergraduate student.\n1: Introduction: Valuing the Undervalued: Researching, Teaching, and Learning in Archaeology 2: Becoming Archaeologist: The Theory 3: Becoming Archaeologist: The Costs 4: Pedagogy, Political Economy, and Training 5: The Past in the Present: Pedagogy, Equality, and Diversity 6: Becoming Archaeologist: Scale and Scalability 7: A Thousand Learning Assemblages: Teaching, Learning, and Scale 8: Becoming Archaeologist: Cake 9: Conclusion: Learning Assemblages: A Piece of Cake?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5798356533050537}
+{"content": "Sent via SchoolMessenger on July 11, 2021.\nOn July 7, 2021, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued an email to all school districts and BOCES, announcing that due to the low rates of COVID-19 transmission, school districts may decide to implement revised masking policies for summer school programs this summer that are consistent with the archived Interim Guidance for Child Care, Day Camp and Overnight Camp Programs during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.\nThis change in NYSDOH guidance permits the District to strongly recommend, but not to require that masks be worn by unvaccinated students while in summer school. Please note, however, that masks must still be worn by unvaccinated students during transportation associated with summer school programs.\nIn light of this guidance and the low COVID-19 positivity rate in the region, the District is modifying its COVID-19 related protocols effective tomorrow, Monday, July 12, to strongly encourage, but not to require that unvaccinated students wear masks while at summer school programs.\nPlease note that unvaccinated faculty and staff will still be required to wear masks while indoors (except when eating, drinking, or taking a mask break).\nWhile engaged in outdoor activities, masks will not be required for vaccinated or unvaccinated students, faculty and staff.\nThe District will continue to honor the rights of individuals who choose to wear masks in both the indoor and outdoor settings despite this change in state guidance for the summer.\nThe District will also continue to implement layered strategies, including screenings and proper hand hygiene, to mitigate against the resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks.\nPlease note that this new state guidance is applicable only to summer school programs. We await updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the NYSDOH for the 2021-22 school year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.564189076423645}
+{"content": "Plato's Meno and Phaedo are two of the most important works of ancient western philosophy and continue to be studied around the world. The Meno is a seminal work of epistemology. The Phaedo is a key source for Platonic metaphysics and for Plato's conception of the human soul. Together they illustrate the birth of Platonic philosophy from Plato's reflections on Socrates' life and doctrines. This edition offers new and accessible translations of both works, together with a thorough introduction that explains (...) the arguments of the two dialogues and their place in Plato's thought. (shrink)\nIn this paper I discuss the dialogues between 'Protagoras', Theodorus and Socrates in \"Theaetetus\" 161-171 and emphasise the importance for this passage of a dilemma which refutation is shown to pose for relativism at 161e-162a. I argue that the two speeches delivered on Protagoras' behalf contain material that is deeply Socratic and suggest that this feature of the speeches should be interpreted as part of Plato's philosophical case against relativism, reflecting the relativist's own inability to defend his theory from attempts (...) to refute it. I then discuss Theodorus' role in the refutation of Protagoras and argue that his voice is needed to get relativism disproved in the self-refutation argument of 171a-c. I conclude with a brief discussion of the image of Protagoras at 171d. (shrink)\nThe paper discusses Seneca’s phrase ‘human rights’ in On Benefits 3 and relates the passage to recent debates about human rights in Stoicism and ancient philosophy. I argue that the Latin phrase refers either to rights or to a law conferring rights. The difference between the passage and a common expectation for human rights lies in the kind of relation between right and duty. In Seneca’s passage the right does not in itself have a correlative duty on the part of (...) other people, and yet it does, if exercised through benefactions, create a duty in others. By contrast, the relation between right and duty is usually expected to be unconditional. (shrink)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5253783464431763}
+{"content": "If the angle continues to be narrow and occludable after laser iridotomy and iridoplasty, especially in an older patient, cataract surgery is indicated to remove the cataract and its mass effect on the angle. If the patient has both a narrow occludable angle and a visually significant cataract (blurry vision due to cataract), cataract surgery is the treatment of choice. It opens the angle and improves vision.\n[17] Even without significant cataract, effectiveness of early lens extraction for the treatment of primary angle-closure glaucoma (EAGLE) study, conducted in Asia, showed that clear lens extraction may be more efficacious and cost effective than laser iridotomy. The authors suggested that the crystalline lens may play a larger role in the mechanism of angle closure than previously thought and that early lens extraction can be considered as an option for first-line treatment. [18] What is the role of cataract surgery in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)? Author: Albert P Lin, MD; Chief Editor: Inci Irak Dersu, MD, MPH more... Feedback", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.729446530342102}
+{"content": "Background and objectives: Post-acne scarring is a common and well-known sequelae of acne vulgaris. We aim to study the impact of post-acne scarring on the quality of life (QOL) among young adults in Singapore. Settings and design: This was a non-interventional prospective study. Materials and methods: Patients aged 21-40 years with atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars who attended the National Skin Centre, Singapore were recruited in the study. They answered a simple questionnaire and the clinical severity of their acne scars were assessed by the doctor. Statistical analysis used: Descriptive analyses using absolute and percentage frequencies were performed on all data. The test of significance was two-sided and was set at 5% (P ≤ 0.05). Differential analyses were conducted using the parametric, independent two-sample t-test and non-parametric Mann-Whitney U-test. The statistical assessments were performed using SPSS version 18.0. Results: A total of 100 patients were studied. The mean patients' subjective self-scoring on the severity of their post-acne scars was 5.78/10 and the mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) for post-acne scars was 5.61. Many (36%, n = 36) were self-conscious of their acne scars and 24%, (n = 24) felt that their acne scars was affecting their social activities. Conclusions: Our study showed that post-acne scars have a significant negative effect on the QOL of young adults. It highlights the need to increase public awareness of acne vulgaris and its sequelae through education programs and advocating early treatment to reduce the risk of scarring. Keywords: Post-acne scars; quality of life; young adults.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6323106288909912}
+{"content": "Hispanic patients had significantly higher rates of severe cytokine release syndrome.\nThe confirmed response rate was 27%, and the median progression-free survival was 5.5 months.\nMeta-analysis results confirm that women can achieve a successful pregnancy after surviving breast cancer.\nInvestigators assessed studies for evidence to guide the management of MPN in patients with COVID-19.\nResearchers sought to determine whether salvage therapy with high-dose chemotherapy followed by ASCT would improve survival in patients with MM.\nTwo studies suggest declining effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.\nThe proteins were only predictive for African-American patients, not European-American patients.\nRelapse-free survival outcomes were similar between real-world and clinical trial patients.\nThe approval is based on data from the phase 3 monarchE trial.\nThe approval was based on data from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-826 trial.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9934448003768921}
+{"content": "EDNA has published a new report which develops and outlines the concept of an ‘idle metric’ for data centres and servers, which can be used by policy makers.\nThe advantage of these metrics is that they do not need ‘useful work’ data, which are difficult to obtain. Rather the idle metrics examine the energy used when servers are idle.\nThe report outlines the system boundaries, explains the mathematics and discusses the availability of the data needed to calculate these metrics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8508307933807373}
+{"content": "Legal Biography Workshop Workshop Beginn: 02.07.2019 13:00 Ende: 03.07.2019 16:00 Organisation: Victoria Barnes, Catharine MacMillan, Stefan Vogenauer Ort: MPIeR Raum: Z01\nThere is now a growing body of scholarship in legal studies on legal biography. It is a clear step away from the traditional hagiographic literature, which was written by the subject’s friend or family members and so documented his or her life in a somewhat uncritical fashion. This recent academic research has two central and connected research questions. Its primary function has been to analyse the role that individuals played in shaping legal developments, principles and doctrines. In doing so, it also examines how individuals achieved success and came to prominence. This latter question is of considerable importance. It helps us to understand changes within the legal profession, the significance of connections, networking and patronage. This workshop aims to gather an international group of legal historians who are working on related projects to engage in a discussion about methodology and historiographic trends in legal biography.\n---------------------\nBild: William Baliol Brett, Quelle: wikipedia.org", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9958152174949646}
+{"content": "Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, along with attorneys general from 40 other states, is investigating whether unlawful business practices contributed to the nation’s escalating opioid abuse.\nA coalition launched a multistate investigation into whether opioid distributors and manufacturers played a role in “creating or prolonging this [opioid] epidemic,” Reyes announced Tuesday.\nAmerisourceBergen, a drug distributor headquartered in Salt Lake City, is among eight companies that have been served investigative subpoenas this week, according to a news release from the Utah Attorney General’s Office.\nThe documents the attorneys general requested will be used to determine whether any of the companies engaged in “unlawful practices in the marketing, sale and distribution of opioids,” the news release stated.\nUtah’s involvement in the investigation is part of the state’s three-pronged approach to combatting opioid addiction; in May, Reyes announced a task force of lawmakers and medical professionals to address opioid abuse in Utah.\nReyes co-authored a letter on Monday, asking health insurance companies to examine their policies and incentives to ensure they aren’t contributing or encouraging opioid addiction.\n“Solving the current opioid crisis is incredibly challenging because there are so many layers of contributing factors involved. This letter is significant but only a part of one area of concern,” Reyes wrote in the letter to health insurance companies. “To be clear, this letter is not an accusation of wrongdoing aimed at the recipients but rather an attempt to ask partners in the private sector to be part of the multi-faceted solution to the crisis.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9013292789459229}
+{"content": "Still more from the free speech and social media platforms symposium in the first issue of our Journal of Free Speech Law; you can read the whole article (by Daphne Keller, formerly at Google and now at Stanford) here, but here's the abstract: Discussions about platform regulation increasingly focus on the \"reach\" or \"amplification\" that platforms provide for illegal or harmful con\\u00adtent posted by users. Some have proposed holding platforms liable for amplified content, even if the platforms are immunized for simply hosting or transmitting the same content. This article discusses the serious challenges of that regulatory approach. It examines legal models that would (1) increase platform liability for amplifying currently illegal content, (2) increase platform liability for amplifying harmful but currently legal content, or (3) create content-neutral restraints on amplification. It suggests, using both U.S. First Amendment precedent and comparison to recent EU legal developments, that the first two approaches would raise serious concerns. It identifies potentially more viable ways forward, however, in content-neutral approaches grounded in privacy or competition law.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6797887086868286}
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+{"content": "Aims and objectives - Delegates will have opportunities to:\nConsider how adults and children in early years settings conceptualise writing; Identify current writing resources and writing practice within the setting; Consider how children from the age of two understand writing and how they can be encouraged to engage with meaningful emergent writing experience. Build on understanding and new knowledge [of writing] to consider how to develop best practice within the setting; Explore the potential for partnership working between practitioners and with parents and/or carers.\nAudience: Early Years Literacy Co-ordinators and Whole setting practitioner teams\nTrainer: Helen Bradford", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9964993000030518}
+{"content": "Some 800-million people lack electricity globally. Many sub-Saharan Africans do not have access to either natural gas stoves or electric burners, so they cook with charcoal, which is severely damaging to both the climate and human health.\nNow, several startups have begun offering affordable pay-as-you-go stoves and phones, expanding access to electricity, communication, and safe cooking methods.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999786376953125}
+{"content": "HEALTHY HYGIENE\nAll MUSD schools and campuses teach and reinforce healthy hygiene practices including hand washing, avoiding touching one’s face, and covering one’s mouth when sneezing or coughing.\nHand washing is promoted throughout the day, especially before and after eating, after using the restroom, and after handling garbage.\nMUSD and individual school sites ensure that campuses have adequate supplies readily available including face coverings, soap, tissues, no-touch trash cans, and hand sanitizers with at least 60% ethyl alcohol.\nCLEANING AND DISINFECTION\nWhen we will clean:\nIn accordance with CDC’s guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Facilities for COVID-19, classrooms and office spaces are cleaned once a day to reduce the risk of infection.\nCleaning simply requires soap or detergent to remove contaminants on surfaces and is generally only needed once per day when no people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 have been in a space.\nWhen we will disinfect:\nDisinfection is used to kill any remaining germs on surfaces after cleaning, which further reduces any risk of spreading infection.\nIf there is a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 within a school facility within the previous 24 hours, all areas the student or staff member frequented will be both cleaned and disinfected for additional safety.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8413244485855103}
+{"content": "Circular economy in the automotive industry has become more prevalent among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide over the past decade. OEMs adopt a circular economy to reduce their carbon footprint and comply with stringent government policies for sustainability. This creates opportunities for industry players to leverage sustainable strategies, such as remanufacturing and product life extension, and explore additional revenue streams.\nJoin Frost & Sullivan‘s expert\nJoe Praveen Vijayakumar for the Growth Opportunity Briefing, “The Growing Influence of Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry,” on August 25 at 9 a.m. EDT. This session will support companies seeking to understand the key trends in the automotive circular economy and take the necessary steps to adopt best practices to lead the industry.\nThe industry’s dependence on raw materials in the manufacturing process raises concerns about supply chain sustainability. Furthermore, end-of-life battery reuse in stationary storage systems can provide additional revenue stream opportunities for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, leading to a shift in business models and potential partnerships with stationary energy storage systems solution providers.\nKey benefits of attending this webinar:\nDiscover industry-wide best practicesand key strategiesto adopt a circular economy in the global automotive industry. Explore the opportunities and challengesof the circular economy for OEMs, automotive retailers, government agencies, and other stakeholders in the industry. Understand the growing impact of sustainable materials in the automotive industry and the opportunities they create for stakeholders in the automotive ecosystem.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9804090857505798}
+{"content": "Neuronal homeostasis through translational control.Translational repression is a key component of the mechanism that establishes segment polarity during early embryonic development in the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster. Two proteins, Pumilio (Pum) and Nanos, block the translation of hunchback messenger RNA in only the posterior segments, thereby promoting an abdominal fate. More recent studies focusing on postembryonic neuronal function have shown that Pum is also integral to numerous mechanisms that allow neurons to adapt to the changing requirements placed on them in a dynamic nervous system. These mechanisms include those contributing to dendritic structure, synaptic growth, neuronal excitability, and formation of long-term memory. This article describes these new studies and highlights the role of translational repression in regulation of neuronal processes that compensate for change.[1] References Neuronal homeostasis through translational control.Baines, R.A. Mol. Neurobiol.(2005) [Pubmed]\nAnnotations and hyperlinks in this abstract are from individual authors of WikiGenes or automatically generated by the WikiGenes Data Mining Engine. The abstract is from MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.About WikiGenesOpen Access LicencePrivacy PolicyTerms of Useapsburg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9549648761749268}
+{"content": "[videojs dailymotion =”https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1csffi”]\nDiabetic Wound Care – Elyria, North Ridgeville OH – Podiatrist George Costaras, DPM\nDr. George Costaras of Elyria Foot Clinic discusses why diabetics must come in for a comprehensive foot exam to avoid the complications of diabetes.\nhttp://www.elyriafootclinic.com\nDiabetes is a condition in which excessively high glucose levels in the blood can jeopardize the health of the liver, eyes, kidneys and blood vessels. One of the potential effects of diabetes is a weakened immune system rendering the body unable to effectively fight off infections. Additionally, the disease often leads to serious problems with the feet.\nOne common way that diabetics encounter foot problems is due to a damaged nervous system. Weakened nervous systems are not able to effectively convey messages from the feet, leading to an inability for the patient to feel the feet. This also impairs normal sweat secretion and oil production in the feet, leading to abnormal pressure on the feet during walking and skin problems that often result in sores.\nDue to the suppression of the immune response in diabetics, the body is often unable to heal these wounds. If left untreated bacterial infections can lead to gangrene, which may require amputation to ensure that the infection does not spread to other parts of the body.\nIf you suffer from diabetes, it is crucial that you ensure foot health by working with your doctor to reduce the likelihood of infection and quickly treat any infection that arises. Contact us today to learn how we can help you protect your feet for a lifetime\nPlease Call: (440) 366-6029\nVisit our website: http://www.elyriafootclinic.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6300909519195557}
+{"content": "Watery eyes/tearing\nThe sensation of watery eyes is often caused by excess tearing. Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland located above the outer part of the upper eyelid. The tears spread across the eye and then drain through small openings at the inner corners of the eyelids where it then travels into the nose. A blockage along these pathways can lead to a watery eye, as well as cause infections in and around the eye.\nWatery eyes are commonly caused by upper respiratory infections or allergies that affect the eyes and/or nose. Allergies can cause your eyes to appear inflamed and red (sometimes confused with ‘pink eye’) resulting in excessive watering and itching. Similarly, viral infections can cause watery eyes/tearing while the infection is active.\nLess common causes can include:\nSurprisingly, dry eye can cause watery eyes/tearing due to an unstable tear film. This can trigger your eyes to produce more tears to compensate, but often the instability in the tear film prevents a proper equilibrium from occurring, leading to continuous watery eyes/tearing.\nAny disorder that irritates the cornea can increase tear production and cause watery eyes. However, corneal disorders such as a corneal scratch or sore, foreign object in the eye, or corneal inflammation, are accompanied by significant pain, redness, and sensitivity to light, which prompts medical examination and treatment.\nWhile irritating, not all cases of watery eye necessitate an immediate evaluation from an optometrist. However, some symptoms are a cause for concern and should be seen to as soon as possible. If you are experiencing repeated, unexplained episodes of red, watery eyes, or notice that you have a hard mass in or near the tear duct, you should visit your eye doctor within a week. If you are bothered with watery eyes without any accompanying warning signs, you should see your eye doctor when it is convenient to improve your comfort.\nYour doctor will evaluate your condition by determining whether there is a secondary cause of your watery eyes. If you have itching, redness, pain, have had a head injury, or taken medications that could cause watery eyes, then this knowledge will assist the doctor in diagnosing and treating your watery eyes. It will allow them to conduct a physical examination focusing on the face, eyes, and nose to look for blockages along the drainage pathways. When diagnosed, the optometrist will prescribe a treatment plan or refer you to a specialist, depending on the cause of your watery eyes.\nIf you are experiencing watery eyes/tearing, visit your optometrist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6980319619178772}
+{"content": "Eosinophilic pneumonia is characterized by pulmonary infiltrates visible on radiography, eosinophilic infiltration into the lung parenchyma, and frequent peripheral eosinophilia. The etiology may be idiopathic or secondary to identifiable causes, including drugs, parasites, toxins, infections, or systemic diseases such as hypereosinophilic syndrome. A 60-year-old man was seen in pulmonary clinic with 4 weeks of cough and wheeze. He was found to have pulmonary infiltrates, a peripheral eosinophilia, and bronchoalveolar lavage demonstrated numerous eosinophils. Careful review of history revealed that the symptoms had started after a recreational exposure to marijuana from a different source than usual. Eosinophilic pneumonia from marijuana has been described once in conjunction with tobacco smoke in the pediatric literature, but to our knowledge this is the first report in the adult literature.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.88078773021698}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe meiotic processes of most polyploid rice (Oryza sativa) are genetically abnormal, leading to low pollen fertility, which results in low seed set rates. Some polyploid meiosis stability (PMeS) lines with high seed set rates have been bred but their meiotic mechanisms remain unknown. In this study, we investigated the function of OsMND1 regulated polyploid rice meiosis. OsMND1 localized in the nucleus, and its expression level in panicles of PMeS line HN2026-4x was higher than in HN2026-2x and the other lines without the PMeS background. OsMND1’s overexpression improved pollen fertility and viability, early normal embryo development and the seed set rate in Balilla-4x. However, OsMND1 RNAi in PMeS line HN2026-4x impeded pollen and embryo development significantly. The results of chromosome behavior analyses indicated that OsMND1 participates in stabilizing meiosis by maintaining the balance of pairing, synapsis and recombination during early meiosis. Many univalent, trivalent, and even multivalent systems appeared in the OsMND1 RNAi line, resulting in the presence of many lagging chromosomes. The outcome indicated that OsMND1 plays a critical role in stabilizing meiosis, improving pollen fertility and reducing early embryo abortions, ultimately increasing the seed set rate. Additionally, OsMND1 affected some key meiosis-related gene expression levels. These results raise interesting issues in polyploid breeding theory and application, which require integrated solutions in the future.\nScopus Subject Areas Physiology Agronomy and Crop Science Plant Science User-Defined Keywords Meiosis OsMND1 Pollen fertility Polyploid rice Seed set rate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.853164553642273}
+{"content": "The first ArtMatters / International Journal for Technical Art History Special Issue examines critical issues related to the often protracted and distributed making of contemporary artworks, within and alongside their care, conservation and display. It presents papers based on presentations from two symposia organised in 2017 by the University of Glasgow and in 2018 by the Cologne University of Applied Sciences, as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (ITN) New Approaches in the Conservation of Contemporary Art (NACCA). The contributors draw upon diverse theoretical frameworks from anthropology to ethnography, organisational theory, semiotics, sociology, gender studies, feminist theory and new materialism, among others. They critically examine the implications of an expanded notion of making for the custodianship and perpetuation of contemporary artworks.\nAcross the various contributions, the authors reflect on the processes of knowledge production that surround the making and conservation of contemporary art. The papers consider how this produced and synthesised knowledge informs our sense of the artworks’ identities, and how these identities are not static or absolute but mediated, situated and often closely connected to the processes of (re)making and the artworks’ materiality. These expanded ideas of knowledge-making and identity formation in relation to contemporary art objects are also explored in the context of the actors and networks that enable their continuation, revealing the negotiated and contingent nature of their objecthood.\nEditors: Brian Castriota, Erma Hermens, Gunnar Heydenreich, Zoë Miller and Dominic Paterson\nContributors: Brian Castriota, Zoë Miller, Ariane Noël de Tilly, Nina Quabeck, Artemis Rüstau, Cailtin Spangler-Bickell, Aga Wielocha, Hélia Marçal, Hanna Hölling, Rebecca Gordon, Tiziana Caianello, Marta Garcia Celma, Iona Goldie-Scot", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6013476252555847}
+{"content": "Accounts receivables are one of the most important components of your working capital. Receivables refer to the money which you must receive from your debtors, i.e., the people you sell your products or services to. When you get your payments on time, your working capital remains in good health. Here we explore what you can do to ensure your accounts receivables practices work well and you optimize your collections.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9722035527229309}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis issue brief summarizes the research that shows that high-dosage tutoring is one of the most effective strategies in producing large learning gains for a wide range of students. It includes at-a-glance design principles including frequency of tutoring, group size, personnel, curriculum, measurement, and scheduling.\nThe Wallace Foundation has created four issue briefs to help state system planners make decisions about spending American Rescue Plan funds. The briefs summarize the evidence on outcomes and implementation guidance and each brief includes a bibliography.\nThis updated research brief provides a summary of key evaluations on the impact of afterschool programs during the pandemic.\nThis practice brief explores some of the current mental health needs of school-age children, their families, and the OST workforce. In addition, this brief discusses the social and emotional constructs that promote resilience, as well as examples of mental health supports that states and local jurisdictions can consider for collaborative implementation.\nThis issue brief identifies policy opportunities to strengthen school-age child care, based on findings drawn from a literature review, case studies of five afterschool programs, and inputs from experts in the field.\nThis policy brief summarizes findings from 22 focus groups with family child care (FCC) providers in CA, FL, MA, and WI during spring 2020. It reviews challenges that FCC providers faced as they provided care during the pandemic and the strengths they have that make them uniquely suited to respond to child care needs.\nThis review of state plans for school reopening provides examples for ways states and districts can coordinate with afterschool programs to support their capacity, leverage resources, and support students and families.\nCOVID-19 has had a major impact on services for children with disabilities, including loss of in-person therapy services like physical therapy and occupational therapy, loss of access to special education accommodations available through schools, and loss of health insurance to cover services for those families now unemployed.\nThis brief, based on a longer white paper, identifies and summarizes key findings in the existing literature on 12 protective and promotive factors relevant to afterschool.\nThis issue brief explores evidence-based strategies to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8785204887390137}
+{"content": "Second, the sale and sale contract deals with title and deed. It defines the framework for a promotion (a real estate transmission) in Massachusetts. The agreement stipulates that the seller entrusts the deed to the buyer for remuneration, then the deed is registered and the buyer becomes the owner of the property. However, in Massachusetts, once the deed is registered in the correct register of deeds, then each title number “run with the country.” Therefore, the new owner will be responsible for any unpaid charges or all deposit fees that have not been properly discharged. To protect the buyer, the sales and sale agreement stipulates that the seller must submit a “good, clear and marketable” title. As legal advisors to the buyer or lender or both, titleHub lawyers will check the title review and work with the seller`s lawyer to clarify all title issues so that the buyer receives a property certificate and ownership insurance from the owner. An experienced lawyer will produce a Rider for the purchase and sale contract, which has a language that protects a buyer`s deposit and offers an aggressive level of due diligence. For example, if the buyer buys a condominium, the driver should let the seller expect that the association will not consider specific judgments, there are no lawsuits pending against the association and the budget is correct. Other topics include vendor repairs, septic system/V-conformity, radongas, UFFI insulation, lead paint and buyers` access to property as long as it is agreed. The course manager should first provide models of a real default purchase and sale contract, as all contracts, the purchase and sale contract defines the terms of the agreement.\nThese terms are mainly taken from the offer. These include the names of the parties, the legal description of the property (from the current deed), the purchase price, the date of the mortgage commitment, the deadline, all the seller`s loans and all the agreed-upon arrangements that remain in the property or are taken care of by the Seller. While these items are important, other provisions of the purchase and sale agreement must be carefully considered to ensure that you understand their terms and obligations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.578764796257019}
+{"content": "An association between resting heart rate and diabetes suggests that heart rate measures could identify individuals with a higher future risk of diabetes, according to an international team of researchers.\nIn a four-year study of 73,357\nChinese adults, researchers observed that faster heart rates were positively associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes. Researchers also found that faster heart rates were associated with impaired fasting glucose levels and a conversion from impaired fasting glucose levels to diabetes among the same population.\n\"In this study, we measured resting heart rate among about 100,000 Chinese adults and followed them for four years,\" said Xiang Gao, associate professor of nutritional sciences,\nPenn State and a study senior author. \"We found participants with faster heart rates, suggesting lower automatic function, had increased risk of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and conversion from pre-diabetes to diabetes. Each additional 10 beats per minute was associated with 23% increased risk of diabetes, similar to the effects of a 3kg per meter square increase in body mass index.\n\"We further combined our results with those of seven previously published studies including 97,653 men and women in total, on the same topic, and we found a similar association – individuals with fast heart rate had 59% increased risk of diabetes relative to those with slow heart rate.\" \"This suggests that faster heart rate could be a novel pre-clinical marker or risk factor for diabetes,\" Gao said. Disease markers may indicate an increased risk of getting a disease, but only that and do not cause the disease.\nThe researchers measured heart rates during a baseline exam administered in 2006-2007. After about five minutes rest, they recorded heart rates using a 12-lead electrocardiogram with participants lying on their backs.\nDuring a four-year follow-up exam, the researchers identified 17,463 pre-diabetic cases and 4,649 diabetes cases. They examined glucose every two years, beginning in 2006. Researchers excluded all individuals with diabetes during the first testing in 2006-2007.\nAll participants of the study were employees of the\nKailuan Coal Company, a coal mining company in China. The same medical group covered their health insurance policies. Therefore, they cannot be viewed as a representative sample for the general Chinese population. The researchers based their diagnosis of diabetes and pre-diabetes status on a single measure of fasting plasma glucose.\nHowever, when combining these results with those of seven previously published papers including subjects with different social and cultural backgrounds, researchers found a similar association between heart rate and diabetes risk.\n[link url=\"http://news.psu.edu/story/358502/2015/05/22/research/faster-heart-rate-linked-diabetes-risk\"]Penn State University material[/link]\n[link url=\"http://ije.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2015/05/20/ije.dyv079.abstract?sid=1c0c0ff8-69ea-45ae-976a-573251e53a73\"]International Journal of Epidemiology abstract[/link]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9714480638504028}
+{"content": "Factors Affecting the in-Situ Hydrolysis of Empty Fruit Bunches in Ionic Liquid Compatible Cellulase System Keywords:cellulase, lignocellulose, stability, ionic liquids, pretreatment Abstract\nUtilization of the abundant raw materials in Malaysia as well as surmounting the obstacle of the shortcoming of fossil fuels resources are current concerns of the research. Cellulase development aims to enhance the bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass such as empty fruit bunches (EFB) that resists enzymatic hydrolysis due to its complex structure. Hence, ionic liquids (ILs) have been introduced with the ability to disrupt the lignocellulose to be accessible by enzymes and thus it is expected to achieve a significant improvement by conducting both treatment and hydrolysis in one step by leaping cellulose regeneration. Palm kernel cake (PKC) was utilized as the primary media for cellulase production through solidstate bioconversion (SSB) by Trichoderma reesei. Factors that affect the hydrolysis in the ionic liquid-cellulase (IL-E) system was investigated using one-factor at a time (OFAT) and reducing sugar obtained as the response to the study. It was found that the biomass could be loaded up to 35% (w/v) and agitation has influenced the rate of reducing sugar production where increasing the speed was associated with higher concentration. Higher IL concentration in the combined system caused lower enzymatic activity and hence, less sugar was produced. The results obtained can be employed for the one-step process in the conversion of EFB into fermentable sugar.\nDownloads Published How to Cite Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 52(1), 22–32. Retrieved from https://www.akademiabaru.com/submit/index.php/arfmts/article/view/2358", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6723721623420715}
+{"content": "Consuming less is our best strategy for saving the planet--but can we do it? In this thoughtful and surprisingly optimistic book, journalist J. B. MacKinnon investigates how we may achieve a world without shopping. We can't stop shopping. And yet we must. This is the consumer dilemma. The economy says we must always consume more: even the slightest drop in spending leads to widespread unemployment, bankruptcy, and home foreclosure. The planet says we consume too much: in America, we burn the ...View full details\nFilters Nature & Environment J. B. MacKinnon$49.00", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8566902875900269}
+{"content": "GHSR methylation‑dependent expression of a variant ligand and receptor of the ghrelin system induces thymoma tumorigenesis Authors: Affiliations: Department of Oncological Medical Services, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Tokushima 770‑8509, Japan, Department of Thoracic, Endocrine Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Kuramoto‑cho, Tokushima 770‑8503, Japan Published online on: September 17, 2021 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2021.13054 Article Number: 793\nCopyright: © Tegshee et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY_NC 4.0].\nThis article is mentioned in: Abstract GHSR) was significantly higher in thymoma or thymic carcinoma (TC) than in normal thymic tissue samples. Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) with higher GHSRDNA methylation were associated with significantly worse prognosis than those with lower levels of DNA methylation. Diversified components of the ghrelin‑ GHSRaxis may exert opposing effects in cancer progression, depending on the cancer type in question. However, the precise function of the axis remains unclear. In the present study, the mRNA expression of five key components of the ghrelin system [native ligand ghrelin, variant ligand In‑1 ghrelin, native receptor GHSR1a, variant receptor GHSR1b and acylation enzyme ghrelin O‑acyltransferase (GOAT)] were examined in 58 TET samples by reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR, and protein expression of GHSR1a and GHSR1b was assessed in 20 TETs using immunohistochemistry. The results revealed that In‑1 ghrelin, GHSR1b (variant forms) and GOAT were more strongly expressed in thymoma compared with thymic‑adjacent tissue. By contrast, no significant differences were observed in the expression of ghrelin and GHSR1a (native forms) between thymoma and thymic tissue. The mRNA expression of In‑1 ghrelin and GHSR1b (variant forms) was positively associated with GHSRmethylation in thymoma tissue samples. However, a relationship was not found between ghrelin, GHSR1a or GOAT expression (native forms) and GHSRmethylation in thymoma. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that mRNA expression of GHSR1a and GHSR1b generally correlated with expression of the corresponding protein, and that the expression of GHSR1b was increased in advanced‑stage TETs. These results indicate that the DNA methylation of GHSRis associated with a shift from native expression (ghrelin and GHSR1a) to variant expression (In‑1 ghrelin and GHSR1b), which induces the tumorigenesis of thymoma, but not TC.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6985799670219421}
+{"content": "The outcomes of crucial moments in a\nsoccer match depend on the performance of anaerobic activities such as sprinting and jumping . Soccer matches consist of 250 brief intense anaerobic actions, per player, with repeated sprints occurring 39 times, sprinting every 90 seconds, each lasting 2–4 seconds (9,47,48,50,60,67). Sprinting speed is a key aspect within the sport contributing to soccer performance aspects such as obtaining possession and scoring or conceding goals ().\nSoccer: An Analysis of the Sport Movement/Biomechanical Analysis – body and limb movement patterns and muscular involvement Physiological Analysis – required physiological characteristics such as strength, power, endurance, speed agility, etc. Injury Analysis – common sites for joint and muscle ...\nNeeds Analysis: Soccer Soccer is a demanding sport. Players must be well conditioned, strong, and flexible. The legs are the obvious muscle that must be toned, but few people realize that the core, arms, neck, and back must have a strong muscular background as well. These muscles work together to contribute to the success of a\nsoccer player.\nInjury\nAnalysis: Between 9% and 34% of all injuries during the season are classified as overuse injuries. Soccer injuries also occur due to contact with another player and 12% to 28%of all injuries are due to foul play. Non-contact injuries occur mainly during running and turning. The percentage of non-contact injuries varies from 26% to 59%.\nNeeds Analysis Evaluation of the Sport Match analysis reveals that distances covered during a 90-minute football game range from 9,845-11,527 metres (Andrzejewski et al., 2012), although distances as great as 13km have been reported (Shephard and Astrand, 2000), with average intensity exceeding 70% VO 2 max (Bangsbo, et al., 2006).\nThe\nneeds analysis is the process of determining what qualities are necessary for the athlete, the sport, or a combination of both. Doing an in-depth needs analysis allows the strength and conditioning coach or sports scientist to identify what physical qualities are most important for their athlete to perform well in their sport.\nMovement\nAnalysis. During a 90-minute football match, midfielders cover the greatest distance of 12km. On average players change activity or movement 1100 times a game, including kicking, jumping, tackling and changing speed (Carling, Williams & Reilly, 2005).\nThe\ndemands on a football player during a game can be determined from match analysis and physiological measurements during match play. A myriad of factors influences the demands of a player, such as the player’s physical capacity, technical qualities, playing position, tactical role and style of playing, as well as ball possession of the team, quality of the opponent, importance of the game, seasonal period, playing surface and environmental factors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5240349173545837}
+{"content": "ACTION ALERT: Support Honduran TPS Holders\nThe United States is currently home to over 300,000 immigrants from 10 countries who receive Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS has given these individuals the opportunity to rebuild their lives in the U.S. when conditions in their countries of origin, such as natural disasters or armed conflict, prevent their return. Many of them have lived here for years. They are integrated into our communities — they are our neighbors, fellow parishioners, sisters, and brothers. Many have U.S. citizen siblings, spouses, or children. Unfortunately, most of these individuals will lose their temporary protection in the coming year to two years, as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to terminate the status for most of the designated countries despite the taxing conditions they face.\nIn the coming days, DHS will determine whether to extend or terminate this status for about 57,000 individuals from Honduras. Conditions have only worsened in Honduras since its original TPS designation, particularly since the country’s presidential elections last November. In addition to already high levels of poverty and violence, Hondurans have suffered extreme violations to their human rights when they turned out to protest fraudulent elections. Over 30 individuals have been killed, most by Honduran security forces, and many more have been wounded, detained, and criminalized for exercising this right. Together with our brother Jesuits in Latin America and at Radio Progreso, a Jesuit-sponsored human rights ministry, we have denounced this violence and called for democracy and respect for the dignity of the Honduran people.\nThis is not a context to which Hondurans can safely return. Terminating the temporary status of these individuals and asking them to return to Honduras means putting lives at risk. We are also concerned about the impacts this decision will have within the U.S., as the loss of work permits and vulnerability to deportation both deeply impact the well-being of families, schools, and communities.\nTogether with the U.S. Catholic Bishops, we have consistently called for a long-term solution that respects the value of family unity and recognizes the dignity of immigrants, including a pathway to citizenship. In the absence of a more permanent solution, we urge Congress to call for the extension of TPS for Honduras.\nPlease join us, in solidarity with those most directly impacted by these decisions, in calling for support for the extension of TPS.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5184106230735779}
+{"content": "CliNER 2.0: Accessible and Accurate Clinical Concept Extraction\nClinical notes often describe important aspects of a patient's stay and are therefore critical to medical research. Clinical concept extraction (CCE) of named entities - such as problems, tests, and treatments - aids in forming an understanding of notes and provides a foundation for many downstream clinical decision-making tasks... Historically, this task has been posed as a standard named entity recognition (NER) sequence tagging problem, and solved with feature-based methods using handengineered domain knowledge. Recent advances, however, have demonstrated the efficacy of LSTM-based models for NER tasks, including CCE. This work presents CliNER 2.0, a simple-to-install, open-source tool for extracting concepts from clinical text. CliNER 2.0 uses a word- and character- level LSTM model, and achieves state-of-the-art performance. For ease of use, the tool also includes pre-trained models available for public use. read morePDF Abstract", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7870728373527527}
+{"content": "It has long been realised that factor accumulation and technological development are only proximate causes of economic development, and focus has now shifted to investigating the ‘deeper determinants’ of economic growth. Two such forces are highlighted in literature: institutions and geography. However, it remains controversial as to which of these two is the more important. The “Institutions school” assigns primal importance to institutions, whereas the “Geography school” considers geographical factors as the primary determinant of economic performance of countries. This paper reviews the debate surrounding these “deeper determinants” of economic performance. It reviews the work of these two schools of thought and their interpretation of the long-run development. The paper then examines the evidence provided by the respective schools in favour of their hypotheses. It concludes in favour of the Institutions hypothesis as the Geography school does not provide a consistent story of long-run development.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8645570278167725}
+{"content": "Uncovering extensive post-translation regulation during human cell cycle progression by integrative multi-’omics analysis Homepage https://bmcbioinformatics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12859-019-3150-5 Research Team Mahesan Niranjan Investigators Gregory Parkes\nAnalysis of high-throughput multi-’omics interactions across the hierarchy of expression has wide interest in making inferences with regard to biological function and biomarker discovery. Expression levels across different scales are determined by robust synthesis, regulation and degradation processes, and hence transcript (mRNA) measurements made by microarray/RNA-Seq only show modest correlation with corresponding protein levels.\nIn this work we are interested in quantitative modelling of correlation across such gene products. Building on recent work, we develop computational models spanning transcript, translation and protein levels at different stages of the H. sapiens cell cycle. We enhance this analysis by incorporating 25+ sequence-derived features which are likely determinants of cellular protein concentration and quantitatively select for relevant features, producing a vast dataset with thousands of genes. We reveal insights into the complex interplay between expression levels across time, using machine learning methods to highlight outliers with respect to such models as proteins associated with post-translationally regulated modes of action.\nWe uncover quantitative separation between modified and degraded proteins that have roles in cell cycle regulation, chromatin remodelling and protein catabolism according to Gene Ontology; and highlight the opportunities for providing biological insights in future model systems.\nCategories Visualisation and data handling methods: Data Aggregation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6742488145828247}
+{"content": "http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cuag.12084/full\nDOI: 10.1111/cuag.12084\nby Deborah Andrews\nThis article investigates the scientific and local knowledge of biodiversity of quinoa in Peru and its association with racialized classification schemes—both for humans and for plants. While race is purportedly used as a classificatory tool, it has a deep history of negative discrimination that transcends application to people and has been applied to other species associated with racialized humans. This article reports compiled data on the nomenclature of quinoa varietals from Andean farmers from the altiplano in Puno, Peru. This research demonstrates that domesticated plants that have deep connections to human diversity and traditional cultures can be racialized. These plants are also critical to the maintenance of biological diversity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5547919273376465}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe formation mechanism of 2-dimensional electron gases (2DEGs) at heterointerfaces between nominally insulating oxides is addressed with a thermodynamical approach. We provide a comprehensive analysis of the thermodynamic ground states of various 2DEG systems directly probed in high temperature equilibrium conductivity measurements. We unambiguously identify two distinct classes of oxide heterostructures: For epitaxial perovskite/perovskite heterointerfaces (LaAlO3/SrTiO3, NdGaO3/SrTiO3, and (La,Sr)(Al,Ta)O3/SrTiO3), we find the 2DEG formation being based on charge transfer into the interface, stabilized by the electric field in the space charge region. In contrast, for amorphous LaAlO3/SrTiO3 and epitaxial γ-Al2O3/SrTiO3 heterostructures, the 2DEG formation mainly relies on the formation and accumulation of oxygen vacancies. This class of 2DEG structures exhibits an unstable interface reconstruction associated with a quenched nonequilibrium state.\nKeywords 2DEG Defect-chemistry Interface chemistry Oxide heterointerfaces Thermodynamics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9911640286445618}
+{"content": "Tech firm boss says collaboration is key with border control, immigration, ground handlers and airlines to minimise delays\nAccording to the International Civil Aviation Authority, the number of passengers who took to the skies decreased by 60% in 2020. However, due to the implementation of the UK’s travel traffic light system, this summer has seen an increase in European travel. A welcomed decision by UK passengers, but for border control, immigration desks, ground handlers and airlines this has caused a significant strain for daily operations.\nOne of the biggest challenges that border control, immigration desks, ground handlers and airlines are facing is a tidal wave of health documentation that requires validation before departure. To allow for European travel to continue, passengers must prove they are COVID-19 free before being allowed to fly, showing a negative test or paper health certificate, or using a digital health wallet or app to confirm their health status. Passenger locator and declaration forms also add to the documentation mix to be managed airside.\nThis influx of paperwork has caused long delays at airports for passengers. For example, during England’s late August bank holiday, travellers were waiting for up to four hours at London Heathrow Airport to get through border control. To alleviate these delays a solution is required that can handle health wallet QR codes, physical certificates and boarding passes in one unified platform. So, when passengers turn up to border and control desks, the checking of documents is more seamless and easier to digest, minimising airport delays.\nFurthermore, COVID-19 has caused substantial disruption to ground handlers and has demonstrated the need for the standardisation of ground handling processes and procedures to reduce the complexity of working between multiple airlines, airports and ground handling platforms. Airports and airlines need to carefully consider their current ground handling contracts and focus on performance payments tied to asset utilisation rather than simple turnaround times with penalties. Ground handlers also require innovative technology, so their processes and procedures are completed within a short time frame, whilst ensuring the safety of passengers and keeping airport delays to a minimum.\nThere has also been significant pressure placed on airlines to confirm all documents are checked and are compliant with current government guidelines. This has caused airlines and airports to struggle with fragmented processes and duplicated document checks. Airlines are also having to employ additional people to review documents at check-in or centrally, a cost that most can’t cope with due to the restricted airline schedules that have been implemented since 2019.\nThe answer lies in technology; specifically, a complete and fully integrated, all-encompassing solution that allows airports and handling crew to process biometrics, health wallet QR codes, physical certificates and boarding passes in one unified platform. A universally agreed-upon test result and vaccination proof system simply aren’t possible with so many countries using different methods and formats to test, trace and certify their citizens.\nUntil cost-effective technology is implemented, long delays and queues will remain a fact of life for airport and airline operations. And if passengers are put off by travelling due to the complexity of navigating multiple certificates and platforms, as well as an increase in overall journey time, the resurgence in travel may fall too late for some.\nBy Shawn Richards, Ink Innovation CEO", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7485032677650452}
+{"content": "I am the project director of the rEV Index, which has just been released. Produced by Economist Impact and supported by bp, the index assesses 40 UK regions and subnations on their readiness for electric vehicles (EVs), and compares the UK's scores with those of leading EV markets—including China and European countries.\nI am excited to announce the launch of Economist Impact's The Sustainability Project as a new kind of platform for engagement, analysis and debate, convening and actively engaging global stakeholders with the power to effect real change. And this real change is urgently needed.\nOn October 13th I will moderate a World Ocean Summit Insight Hour that will focus on the role of ship and cargo owners in adopting alternative fuels and alternative propulsion to reduce emissions. Speakers will discuss the economics of alternative fuels, retrofitting ships and upgrading bunkering infrastructure, and how to achieve scale.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.667216420173645}
+{"content": "Cloud services are mainly web-based services that utilize scalable, reliable, and virtual resources that enable you to choose the level of control over your data and services.\nA huge variety of cloud for developers services are available as a great platform for a cloud provider or technology department to develop unique services, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies.. This gives us the capacity to focus on significant cloud application projects and avoid consistent maintenance, procurement, and planning operations.\nSoftware as a Service, commonly known as SaaS, is a completely advanced software solution that takes the form of web-based software applications.\nThe SaaS cloud provider stays in charge of the operating system, infrastructure, middleware, and data needed to run the program by ensuring that the software is accessible on the cloud platform when and where users need it.\nSaaS is the convenient type of cloud service for start-ups or other new businesses that need to maximize their earning potential and reduce overhead costs.\nThis is because you do not need to invest a huge amount of funds as an initial payment. Instead, SaaS can be paid for either in installments or as a subscription fee.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5365536212921143}
+{"content": "Abstract Background Parkinson disease (PD) impairs control of well-learned movements. Movement control improvements are found when individuals complete tasks while focusing attention externally on manipulating an object, which is argued to occur due to automatic processing associated with well-learned movements. Focusing attention internally (on movements of one's limbs) is believed to involve conscious control networks and hinders movement performance. Previous work has shown that an external focus of attention (EFA) improved postural stability in individuals with PD (compared with an internal focus of attention [IFA]), but this improvement occurred when patients were taking dopamine medication, which modulates basal ganglia functioning responsible for well-learned movements. Objective The purpose of this study was to determine whether an EFA or IFA is beneficial for postural stability in individuals with PD in the absence of dopamine replacement. Design A within-participant design was utilized. Methods Nineteen individuals with PD stood on a firm, unstable platform in 3 attentional conditions: (1) EFA, (2) IFA, and (3) control (participant asked to stand still). Displacement and variability of anterior-posterior and medial-lateral postural sway were measured with a balance system for fall risk assessment. The protocol was completed both “on” and “off” (mininum 12-hour withdrawal of) dopaminergic medications. Results While off medications, anterior-posterior sway variability was significantly lower during an IFA compared with the EFA and control. Anterior-posterior sway displacement and variability were significantly lower during the IFA, when off medications were compared with IFA and EFA while on medications. Limitations There was no comparison with a healthy age-matched control group, and a safety harness was used due to task difficulty. Conclusions An EFA may recruit automatic processes that involve degenerated basal ganglia in PD, and absence of dopamine exacerbates dysfunction. Training with an EFA may improve upon these automatic processes in individuals with PD. Received May 10, 2016. Accepted September 29, 2016. © 2016 American Physical Therapy Association", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5729342699050903}
+{"content": "THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING\nDynaQuest Technology Services: Designing the Future of Businesses and Economies\nEver since its inception, Blockchain technologies have effectively proven their capability to fabricate an infinite range of possibilities that it can create for a wide range of industries. Featuring transparency, immutability, security and decentralization, this technology makes it a viable option for handling confidential information and swiftly completing transactions. But with the pandemic coming into the picture, there’s been a surge in demand for this technology for securely processing transactions, accessing citizen data by the government and many more functions. With this, organizations are inclining more towards adopting Blockchain to streamline and enhance their business activities. But these organizations often require precise guidance and support from industry Blockchain experts who can help them demystify the complexities of transforming their existing workflow and integrate the technology appropriately.\nGuiding organizations through their Blockchain transformational journey comes in DynaQuest, an awardwinning Blockchain solutions provider for emerging and frontier markets. Founded by Randy Knuston, a veteran with more than three decades of experience, in 2013, DynaQuest has attempted to bring game-changing moves in this realm. He streamlined his passion and expertise to deploy technology to redefine businesses and optimize commerce. And this spurred DynaQuest as a successful BPO and IT solutions company and gradually transitioned the business to Blockchain solutions provider. They help organizations productively utilize the immense capabilities and seamlessly transit to Blockchain-enabled business through their solutions, which extend to business use case planning, service integration, customized development and resource procurement. Dynaquest offers full-scale development of a Blockchain system as a base for supporting business and transactions.\nAdding more to its prolific catalogue of solutions, DynaQuest also helps in full-scale token development that includes stack design, tokenomic design, DAO structure and trading platform to accomplish the organization’s tokenomic brand. What’s more? DynaQuest develops and applies specialized support services to introduce coin offerings, crypto tokens and digital currencies to the market.\nToday, digital identities are in vogue, presenting a secure, robust and dynamic approach to keeping the information updated with multiple writers. And DynaQuest assists in this space, too, developing digital entities over Blockchain to create Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) to networks that manage user’s personal information.\nDynaQuest’s reach extends across multiple industries, Fintech, Insurtech, Healthtech and BPO being the most vital of all. Today with the financial system witnessing disruption with the traditional payment and billing processes, the company is helping to develop decentralized IT infrastructures for businesses that are eligible for connecting to new payment and financial systems, thereby assisting in modernizing billing, payment options and enhancing transaction experiences for their customers.\nThe upcoming digitalization innovation is knocking on the doors, and DynaQuest is all set to help organizations build a more efficient economy with the latest and most-apt technologies for individual organization’s needs. Besides, with a heightened focus on engineering smart cities today, this company is a significant helping hand for deploying advanced technologies like AI, Blockchain, Robotics, etc., to build smart and sustainable cities, stepping into the cities of the future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.667233943939209}
+{"content": "Sportspeople are prone to injuries during sporting events. Therefore, installing quality sports flooring and maintaining it is a critical step to avoiding falls. Although most fans keep on cheering, they may not understand the importance of quality sports flooring. Moreover, sports flooring may resemble conventional flooring, but there are significant differences. Traditional floors are rigid and can pose serious strain to anyone undertaking physical exercises. On the other hand, sports flooring employs carefully selected materials to ensure comfort and enhance player performance. Check out the benefits of sports flooring to athletes: Better traction Quality sporting surfaces allow for easy and safe movement in multiple directions. The floor surface is designed to offer the ri...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7655463814735413}
+{"content": "In conclusion, we show a significant relationship between daily cannabis use and fibrosis progression in patients with ongoing CHC. We believe that patients with ongoing CHC should be strongly advised to abstain from daily cannabis use. This recommendation might be particularly beneficial in difficult-to-treat patients.… Read More »Daily Cannabis Smoking as a Risk Factor for Progression of Fibrosis in Chronic Hepatitis C\nPlease click the ACCESSIBILITY icon to change text sizes for reading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9893088340759277}
+{"content": "A novel analysis of neural activity recorded in monkeys performing a “brain-machine interface” task reveals that a mismatch between motor effectors and the brains’ internal models of those effectors can explain a substantial portion of movement errors.\nWith unique lesion-informed tractography, left hemisphere temporo-cerebellar structural connectivity has been established, supporting rapid auditory transmission and cortical functional lateralization.\n3D reconstruction for an insect provides new internal structures at nanometer resolution, and the reconstructed feeding insect reveals unexpected contraction of stylet protractors and suggested a novel phloem sap-sucking model.\nAn oscillating computational model combined with a predictive internal linguistic model can track naturally timed speech in which pseudo-rhythmicity is related to the predictability of words within their sentence context.\nLoss of Inverted Formin-2 impairs intracellular trafficking and trophoblast invasion, resulting in maternal hypertension and intrauterine growth restriction, which represents a novel model of impaired placental invasion that encompasses critical aspects of the great obstetrical syndromes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.627601146697998}
+{"content": "Correction (Sept. Correction (Sept.\nCollege students across the U.S.\nNote: A newer version of this report is\nIn much of America, access to a car is all but required to hold a job or lead a full and vibrant life.\nClean water is essential to America’s health and welfare.\nThe Delaware River basin is unique. And uniquely important.\nThe Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), created more than a decade ago by Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, has been a clear success.\nAmerica has a bold opportunity to speed the transition to a clean energy future by requiring solar power on new homes.\nFall 2018 Update", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8897751569747925}
+{"content": "This Entrepreneur’s Guide is designed as a comprehensive, accessible, and informative tool that can be useful to entrepreneurs in different stages of their business. Its aim is to help the Sudanese rising entrepreneurs and migrant communities in Sudan to navigate the nebulous and suboptimal financing landscape.\nAccelerators and Incubators, Banks, Microfinance Institutions, Angel Investor Networks, The Angel Investor Ecosystem in Sudan, Impact Investors, Crowdfunding Platforms, Foundations, Corporates, Venture Capital Firms, Private Equity Funds\nStages of Startups Growth and Typical Funding Needs at Each Stage, Startups 101: What Makes a Startup Appealing to Investors? When to Fundraise, Assembling your pitch deck, Startups, Your Valuation Matters\nFundraising is a critical milestone for Startups as they begin their journey through their corporate lifecycle. While the need for capital, how to accesses it, and where to access it differs depending on the stage of the company, building the right foundation is what all successful Startups have in common.\nSudan has been covered by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), which indicates that 53.6% of the population consider that it is easy to start a new business in Sudan, and 79.4% consider that starting a new business is a desirable career choice GEM Sudan (2018).\nStartup Support Programmes, Startups Investment Climate and Experience, The Case for Foreign Investments, Establishing a business and Access to Funding for Non-Sudanese Nationals\nHistorical Overview of Sudan’s Investment Law, Investment Disputes, Investment Incentives, Status of Current Economic Reforms, Status of Current Legal Reforms\nThis guide is a high-level overview of what you need to think about as you grow and begin preparing for fundraising", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8652385473251343}
+{"content": "E-learning has become of great importance nowadays, starting at the point of simplifying and improving learning in the academic institutions, to saving time and money by providing special training in the companies. Elearning platforms are evolving in a rapid way into modular platforms based on service-oriented architectures providing flexibility and services reusability. In this work, in one hand, we highlight the importance of securing e-learning platforms: we start a review of the first e-learning generation where the focus was on sharing learning content, the second generation that added sharing of learning objects between different platforms, and the third generation based on service-oriented architecture, where content, tools, and functionalities are available for reuse in a dynamic environment. On the other hand, we explain the security challenges, both, the first and the second e-learning generations might be facing, we then discuss the service-oriented architecture security challenges in distributed environments, and finally, as a conclusion, we propose a security service-based architecture to securing third elearning generation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9919261932373047}
+{"content": "Despite being the hub of German aviation, the global downturn in traffic has hit Frankfurt Airport hard. In fact, in March the airport’s passenger traffic dropped by over 60%. However, cargo is still going strong.\nCurrently, Frankfurt Airport looks like a ghost town compared to normal. Where there was once a stream of aircraft lining up to land, there are now just a few an hour. Many of these are aircraft carrying freight. In fact, according to FlightRadar24.com, the airport yesterday handled only 62 arrivals, including freighters and passenger aircraft. Let’s take a look at the numbers!\nPassengers fall\nUnsurprisingly, the number of passengers handled by Frankfurt has fallen. This is a pattern that has been observed all over the world. In the case of Frankfurt Airport, the number of passengers is down 62% from March last year. As January and February saw passengers drop by 0.7% and 4% respectively, Q1 passenger traffic is down 24.9% in total.\nThe drop in passengers is due to a huge drop in demand, tied with government travel bans. As a result, many aircraft aren’t flying. Instead, Frankfurt looks like an aviation parking lot.\nHowever, there is cause to think that the figures for April will be even more miserable. In fact, in a press release, Fraport said: “\nDuring Week 15 (April 6-12), traffic at Frankfurt Airport plummeted by 96.8 percent to 46,338 passengers compared to the same week in 2019.” Interestingly, it looks as though the traffic fall from February to March was about the same as for London Heathrow. It’s not all bad news\nHowever, the release of the figures by Frankfurt Airport isn’t all bad news. While still a decrease on last year’s values, the of cargo to or from Frankfurt rose from February to March. This is despite passenger aircraft being taken out of the capacity.\nThe amount of cargo has increased even though fewer passenger aircraft are flying with cargo in their bellies. This has led to a significant decrease in cargo capacity across the globe, one of the reasons that KLM has unretired a couple of Boeing 747s. London Heathrow has attributed this to a drop in cargo handled month on month.\nWhile Lufthansa has grounded the majority of its fleet, even sending some to long-term storage, it has kept its entire freight fleet in the air to keep global supply lines moving. Frankfurt is the home of its cargo operation. Additionally, Lufthansa was one of the first airlines to begin using passenger aircraft as freighters. This is something that many airlines are now doing.\nDid you get the chance to fly in March? Let us know when and where you flew in the comments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8198894262313843}
+{"content": "How does poverty affect our students and keep them from being retained?\nThe 2018-2020 FACET Leadership Team was tasked with assessing existing initiatives and research studies, underway or already completed, with existing reports and power points of quantitative and qualitative data on the impact of underserved student status on academic retention and graduation. The team developed a video assisting faculty in targeting the ramifications of the context of poverty on inequality among students and the effects of poverty-related issues on retention. The team aims to reduce the barriers that inhibit faculty from better linking students to existing resources, including: (a) lack of awareness, (b) information overload, (c) checking themselves out of the applicability of relevant information (e.g. overlooking emails), and (d) needing to better understand the “meaning framework” -why and how it is useful.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5325726866722107}
+{"content": "OBJECTIVE\nVessel tapering results in blood flow acceleration at downstream bifurcations (firehose nozzle effect), induces hemodynamics predisposing to aneurysm initiation, and has been associated with middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm presence and rupture status. The authors sought to determine if vessel caliber tapering is a generalizable predisposing factor by evaluating upstream A\n1 segment profiles in association with aneurysm presence in the anterior communicating artery (ACoA) complex, the most prevalent cerebral aneurysm location associated with a high rupture risk. METHODS\nThree-dimensional rotational angiographic studies were analyzed for 68 patients with ACoA aneurysms, 37 nonaneurysmal contralaterals, and 53 healthy bilateral controls (211 samples total). A\n1 segments were determined to be dominant, codominant, or nondominant based on flow and size. Equidistant cross-sectional orthogonal cuts were generated along the A 1 centerline, and cross-sectional area (CSA) was evaluated proximally and distally, using intensity-invariant edge detection filtering. The relative tapering of the A 1 segment was evaluated as the tapering ratio (distal/proximal CSA). Computational fluid dynamics was simulated on ACoA parametric models with and without tapering. RESULTS\nAneurysms occurred predominantly on dominant (79%) and codominant (17%) A\n1 segments. A 1 segments leading to unruptured ACoA aneurysms had significantly greater tapering compared to nonaneurysmal contralaterals (0.69 ± 0.13 vs 0.80 ± 0.17, p = 0.001) and healthy controls (0.69 ± 0.13 vs 0.83 ± 0.16, p < 0.001), regardless of dominance labeling. There was no statistically significant difference in tapering values between contralateral A 1 and healthy A 1 controls (0.80 ± 0.17 vs 0.83 ± 0.16, p = 0.56). Hemodynamically, A 1 segment tapering induces high focal pressure, high wall shear stress, and high velocity at the ACoA bifurcation. CONCLUSIONS\nAneurysmal, but not contralateral or healthy control, A\n1 segments demonstrated significant progressive vascular tapering, which is associated with aneurysmogenic hemodynamic conditions at the ACoA complex. Demonstration of the upstream tapering effect in the communicating ACoA segment is consistent with its prior detection in the noncommunicating MCA bifurcation, which together form more than 50% of intracranial aneurysms. The mechanistic characterization of this upstream vascular tapering phenomenon is warranted to understand its clinical relevance and devise potential therapeutic strategies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9545066952705383}
+{"content": "We recommend regularly cleaning and discharging the humidifier’s reservoir. When the heating season is over, you should discharge water from and switch off the humidifier until you use it again. Any other repairs will be carried out by your Boehmers/Cronin Emery Home Services by Enercare technician during regular furnace maintenance.\nWhen you add a whole-house humidifier in your Kitchener home, you can simply raise or lower humidity ranges with your thermostat. Contact us at 519-804-1617 for a free estimate on a new humidification system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6140165328979492}
+{"content": "The Manila Galleon: Traversing the Spanish Pacific\nCurated by Samantha Davis\nThematic Collections are assortments of past and recently released articles in HAHR about key issues, events, individuals, or historiographical trends. These collections can be used as gateways into a specific historical subject, demonstrations of methodology, or sources for classroom discussion.\nRising interest in the Pacific Ocean World has prompted a wave of research connecting the far reaches of the world via maritime routes like the Manila Galleon, though the region remains relatively understudied. Connecting New Spain to the Philippines, the Manila Galleon has been frequently studied for its commercial importance though its human impact and ethnohistorical significance has been gaining attention in recent decades. This thematic collection includes articles published by the\nHispanic American Historical Review that take multiple approaches to understanding the Spanish Pacific and the Spanish Philippines’ relationship to New Spain in particular, presenting many interesting perspectives as well as questions to prompt further research. William Lytle Schurz, “Mexico, Peru, and the Manila Galleon” HAHR 1:4 (1918).\nIncluded in\nHAHR’s fourth issue published, this article by Schurz explores the connections between the viceroyalty of New Spain and its distant Captaincy General in the Philippines. This economic history of the Manila Galleon traces commodities like silk, examines the role of merchants, and broader regulatory attitudes towards the Manila Galleon trade. R.G. Taylor, “Early Empire Building Projects in the Pacific Ocean, 1565-1585” HAHR 14:3 (1934).\nTaylor’s paper is an early exploration of Spanish imperialism which often focused on economic history, empire building, and Ibero-centric narratives. This is an interesting resource for students and scholars to trace changes in the historiographic conversations surrounding the Pacific, ethnohistory, and Spanish imperialism.\nJohn M. Headley, “Spain’s Asian Presence, 1565-1590: Structures and Aspirations” HAHR 75:4 (1995).\nHeadley described Spain as the “first oceanic power in world history” (624) as he attempts to understand how Spain moved into the Pacific and the Philippines. His article examines religious, economic, and military history.\nWilliam Schell Jr., “Silver Symbiosis: ReOrienting Mexican Economic History” HAHR 81:1 (2001).\nRe-examining the economic history of what is now Mexico, Schell presents a complex and multifaceted analysis of the economic relationship between Mexico and Asia, primarily China and the Philippines. His theoretically-grounded approach decenters Europe and traces the evolution of the silver standard and global economic trends in relation to the Mexican and Chinese economies.\nEva María Mehl, “Mexican Recruits and Vagrants in Late Eighteenth-Century Philippines: Empire, Social Order, and Bourbon Reforms in the Spanish Pacific World” HAHR 94:4 (2014).\nFollowing Mexicans sent across the Pacific to labor in the Spanish Philippines, Mehl reveals how authorities in New Spain mediated Spain’s relationship with its most distant colony. Mehl reveals the difficulties of this relationship, including the conscription of “difficult” men who had been sentenced to military service, moving beyond the economic history of this trans-Pacific connection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9120699763298035}
+{"content": "Batteries are a part of everyday lives. They power everything from lights in your house to the computer you're reading this on right now.\nWhen it comes to keyless entry and ignition systems, batteries also play a crucial role. The battery inside your car's key fob is designed specifically for that vehicle. It will eventually need replacement when it has reached its end of life cycle or if the battery becomes defective for any reason.\nThis article will teach you step-by-step instructions on how to replace the battery in your Toyota Prius key fob. It can be a frustrating process, but with these simple steps and some patience, it should be relatively easy.\nTable of Contents\nHow to replace the battery in a Toyota Prius key fob?\nTo save a ton of money on an official replacement key for your Toyota Prius key fob, you may want to consider to charge the battery instead. Replacing a new Toyota key fob battery is cheaper than purchasing a new key fob, and you may want to try it before making a purchase.\nStep 1: It is important to have the right tool before you start.\nYou will need a small screwdriver or nail file to open the back of a 2nd gen (2004-2009) key fob. This key fob will require a standard 2032 battery.\nThe 3rd gen (2010-2015) and 4th gen (2016-current) key fob versions have a keyring on the edge. To remove the mechanical key, press on PUSH button. This will uncover a slot and shallow slot. Place the mechanical key in a thin slot and twist. Use one end of the mechanical key to pop the old battery out. These key fobs will require Panasonic 1632 batteries.\nStep 2: Open the back of the key fob as suggested in step 1, and then remove the old battery and change it with the new one. Step 3: Finally, close up the back of the key fob and give it a test run to see if it works. How long does a Toyota Prius key fob battery last? The battery on the Toyota Prius key fob will usually last around three to four years before it requires replacement. Replacing the battery can save you frustrations and money, as the process is fairly straightforward. How can I tell when my Toyota Prius Key Fob's battery is dying? When you have problems with your keyless entry not working properly or locking/unlocking doors intermittently, the chances are that it's time to change the battery in a Toyota key fob. The first sign that your key fob's battery is dying will be if it doesn't work when you try to press the lock or unlock button. This can happen gradually and may take a while before you notice any significant issues with its functionality. The second sign is due to over-clicking. A key fob that unlocks doors with a touch of one button should be functional. And the last one, if you have a key fob with inconsistent results, it is possible that your car may not lock when locking from farther away than normal. Conclusion If you've recently purchased a new Toyota Prius, it's likely that your key fob battery is starting to die. Luckily, replacing the battery in your key fob is easy and only takes about 10-15 minutes of time. If your Toyota key fob's battery dies and you can't use it anymore, replacing the old one is a simple process. When buying a new battery for your Toyota Prius Key Fob, make sure to purchase one that is compatible with yours. Once you have purchased the replacement, open up the back of your key fob using a small screwdriver or nail file or as suggested above. Change the defective battery with a new one, then close up your key fob and see if it works correctly. If you are not sure of what to do, consider taking your key fob to a local Toyota dealership for assistance. You can also try asking other drivers in the area if they have any experience with replacing batteries in Prius Key Fobs, which may help you out as well. We hope this article served as a guide and you now know how to replace the battery in your Toyota Prius key fob.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8955144882202148}
+{"content": "14 May 2021 | Friday | News\nAs the world joins together to fight the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543) has announced that the Terumo Group companies will collectively donate USD 1 million in cash to support the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO). Terumo has already donated USD 1 Million in April 2020, and this is the company's second time contributing to the fund.\nThe fund, managed by the WHO Foundation, marked its first anniversary this March. So far, the donations collected from companies and individuals globally have supported the WHO to mobilize nearly USD 250 million: into research for vaccines and tests, to share accurate scientific guidance to prevent infections, and to provide lifesaving supplies to those in need.\nIn addition to the current relief efforts, there is a new focused need for vaccine equity. Vaccine administrations have begun across the world, yet low-income countries have received less than 1% of all of the vaccines administered worldwide. The new donation will aid WHO to contribute to vaccine equity broadly, and to other pressing needs for COVID-19 treatments, diagnostics, PPE distribution, and health system strengthening.\nShinjiro Sato, President and CEO of Terumo commented, \"Healthcare is a fundamental human right, and as a medical device company we believe in equality of healthcare. We are honored to contribute to help those in need to get the necessary care and protection, and ultimately do what's right for the world.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6085163354873657}
+{"content": "Technological transformations are currently reshaping the structure and strategies of public administrations and are expected to foster efficiency and policy integration. However, the literature on digital government has demonstrated that the introduction of technology is far from a smooth process, as it is often associated with conflict and negative feedback. This paper departs from James Thompson’s notion of technology, understood as one of the most effective devices for organizational integration to conceptualise the context of digital innovations in the public sphere. ICTs are not all the same; they differ in their impact on intra- and inter-organizational interdependencies that are required for them to work properly in their domain. This paper introduces a typology of ICT-driven governance structures and advances hypotheses regarding the causal mechanisms underpinning successful implementation. Each type of governance structure is exemplified by an original case study of a programme of e-government reform in the Italian public sector. The empirical evidence is used to explore some implications concerning the strategies by which the programmes have been implemented and their transferability to other contexts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.73054438829422}
+{"content": "Take the First Step Toward Your Health Care Career Now!\nPima Medical Institute has become a trusted provider of quality education in the western United States. Its students are respected as some of the most qualified professionals in their fields, and are often employed at preferred hospitals, clinics and facilities in their communities.\nEach year, thousands of students like you find success at Pima Medical Institute and reach their career goals.\nA medical assistant supports the work of the physician, by working directly with the healthcare team and patient. Medical assistants work side-by-side with doctors, nurses and others on the healthcare team, treating patients from newborns to senior citizens. They demonstrate a blend of varied skills including administrative, technical, communication and interpersonal abilities.\nPharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and providing medications to people. They also assist in providing other healthcare products and perform various other duties that a pharmacist may need help with. The pharmacy technician’s skills and responsibilities enable them to improve patient experiences and ensure optimal efficiency in a pharmacy setting.\nPharmacy technicians are the liaisons between medical professionals, doctors, pharmacists, insurance companies and patients. They’re crucial in pharmacy settings because they have the knowledge needed to work with patients regarding their medications while also performing administrative tasks when needed. Their job involves:\nHealth care administrative assistants are key members of the front-office medical office staff. You will greet patients, manage electronic health records and ensure the office operates efficiently while also fostering a friendly and positive patient experience. These entry-level professionals in the field of health care administration do not interface directly with patient care, rather they greet patients, triage appointments and provide other assistance.\nThrough our courses, you will gain hands-on experience and upon graduation be prepared to:\n111 Campus Way\nSan Marcos, CA,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9247809648513794}
+{"content": "During his time on earth as an itinerant Jewish teacher, Jesus of\nNazareth trained a number of students. He selected a group of twelve of them\nfor whom he had special plans, calling them \"apostles\" (from the\nGreek word apostolos), a word denoting\nemissaries or people sent out (Lk 6:12-16).\nThe number of apostles is the same as the number of tribes of Israel, giving a hint about what their mission might include. At the Last Supper, on the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus told them, \"I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel\" (Lk 22:29-30).\nJesus, as the archangel Gabriel had announced before his birth, would occupy the throne of David over Israel (Lk 1:26-33). The apostles, ruling under Jesus, would judge the twelve tribes of Israel. This implies that there would be a restored nation of Israel for them to judge, which was exciting news for them. Like other Jews, they looked forward to the restoration that the prophets had foreseen in passages like Ezekiel 37.\nThe apostles, naturally, wanted to learn more. Forty days after the resurrection of Jesus, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?\" (Ac 1:6) It has often been suggested that this was a misguided question, but notice that in his response (vv 7-8), Jesus did not say that a restoration would not occur. Instead, he told the apostles that he could not reveal to them the time required for the restoration to be completed. He also promised an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, an event the prophets had said would mark the beginning of restoration (Isa 32:9-20; Joel 2:28-3:1).\nAfter the ascension of Jesus, the eleven remaining apostles (Judas having defected) moved quickly to return their number to twelve by adding Matthias to their ranks (Ac 1:15-26). After all, if they were going to judge the twelve tribes, there should be twelve of them. At that point they anticipated that their reign would begin soon.\nWere the apostles correct in their anticipation? To consider this question, we should remember that Jesus had announced during his earthly ministry that the Kingdom of God had broken into the world with his arrival as King. For example, he told a group of Pharisees that \"the kingdom of God is in the midst of you\" (Lk 17:21). On the other hand, the kingdom would be realized fully only after he departed and returned (Lk 19:11-12). So the kingdom of God, according to the Gospels, is a present reality that continues to expand as we await Jesus' return. Theologians call this vision of the kingdom an \"inaugurated eschatology.\"\nIt\nis illuminating to view the reign of the Twelve in terms of inaugurated\neschatology.\n1 The future\nkingship of the resurrected apostles is implied in Mt 19:28, which pictures the\nTwelve ruling under Jesus after his return. In the first century the Twelve\npresided over the beginning of a restoration of Israel, a small but\nfast-growing movement that began on Pentecost with the baptism of three\nthousand Jews in Jerusalem who responded to their proclamation of the Gospel\n(Ac 2).\nIn a world dominated by the Roman Empire, the Twelve had no authority over an earthly territory. They were a different kind of kings, following the teaching and example of Jesus. Jesus had taught them that leaders in his kingdom should be servants (Lk 22:24-27). On the road they might carry swords to protect themselves (vv 35-38), but they would not be launching an armed uprising to overthrow the government or conquer territory (vv 49-51). Instead, they would give their lives for those whom they served (Jn 15:12-13).\nThe Twelve faced opposition from both outside their movement and within it. To combat opposition and judge the twelve tribes, they did not wield physical weapons. Instead, they employed prophetic speech empowered by the Holy Spirit.\nIn this they again followed the example of Jesus at the Last Supper. Guided by the Spirit, Jesus knew that his betrayer was among those at the meal (Lk 22:21). \"For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined,\" he stated, \"but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!\" (v 22) Here Jesus exercised grace in not identifying his betrayer, which gave Judas one last opportunity and repent and abandon his plans. At the same time, he made it clear that if Judas went ahead with his scheme, there would be serious consequences.\nIn an early challenge faced by the Twelve, two believers named Ananias and Sapphira falsely claimed to donate to the apostles the full proceeds from the sale of a piece of property (Ac 5:1-2). Recognizing a Satanic attack on the integrity of the group, Peter rebuked the couple for their duplicity (vv 3-11). They were given an opportunity to confess their wrongdoing, but both were struck dead when they failed to do so. In this case Peter, like Jesus, exercised judgment through prophetic speech.\nA second challenge occurred when the Gospel spread to Samaria, and a magician named Simon was baptized in response to the preaching of Philip (Ac 8:4-13). When Simon offered money to the apostles for the ability to confer the Spirit by laying on of hands, Peter rebuked him, making clear that his sorcery had no place in the kingdom (vv 14-24). Through prophetic speech, Peter squelched another threat to their movement.\nWe see then, that the Twelve did begin to fulfill their roles as kings over a restoration of Israel in their lifetimes, following the instruction and example of their Master. In particular, they judged the tribes with Spirit-empowered prophetic speech.\nAs the book of Acts records, God led the Twelve to add Gentile believers to their Israelite kingdom. Paul, an additional apostle, was a leader in this effort. Along with the Twelve, he exercised prophetic judgment in directing his congregations (1 Co 5) and encouraged believers to grow in servant leadership as well (1 Co 6). Believers now can prepare for further opportunities to serve alongside the resurrected apostles on a renewed earth when Jesus returns (Rev 2:26-27; 5:10).\n1David\nH. Wenkel does this in his book The Kingship of\nthe Twelve Apostles in Luke-Acts, Palgrave Macmillan, 2018, a main source\nfor this article.\nFile\ntranslated from T\nEX by T TH,\nversion 3.66. On 20 Jul 2021, 12:47.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5439304709434509}
+{"content": "Course description\nOptimise learning through a narrative inquiry into practice. Collaboratively and independently engage with theories, strategies and practices of writing life stories to better understand educational processes, practices, places, and policies. Critically analyse relevant literature in a chosen area of interest through a range of writing strategies. Includes writing a critically reflective narrative to inform future practice.\nCourse overview\nThis course is designed for professional practitioners and researchers endeavouring to demonstrate and enhance their skills and understanding of narrative inquiry into practice. By asking important questions related to your own practice, you’ll develop several skills, including writing as a method of inquiry, narrative inquiry, poetic inquiry and arts-based methods, with critical links to relevant theory. It is suitable for those who work in communities of learning in collaboration with others, for those seeking or holding positions of leadership, and/or for practitioners wanting to inquire into and enhance their own professional practice. Through the process of qualitative inquiry, you will critically evaluate an area of interest to identify and critique implications for future practice.\nLearning outcomes\nAt the completion of this course, students will be able to: Build expertise in an area of professional interest. Articulate and critique theoretical perspectives regarding the selected area of inquiry. Demonstrate a critical and informed understanding of narrative inquiry. Conduct a credible qualitative inquiry. Critically evaluate an area of interest throughout the process of inquiry. Identify and critique implications for practice.\nCurrently scheduled classes\n2022 Epsom (Summer School): Online work, combined with scheduled classes on Mondays 10 and 24 January, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.\n2022 Offshore Online (Summer School) Take this course\nThis course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:\nBachelor of Education (Teaching) (Honours) Master of Counselling Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory Postgraduate Diploma in Education Postgraduate Certificate in Education Master of Educational Leadership Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership Master of Education Master of Professional Studies in Education", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9285063147544861}
+{"content": "Reportbuyer.com has added a new market research report: Roofing Market in India 2013.\nNetscribes' latest market research report titled Roofing Market in India 2013 depicts the current status of roofing industry with a special focus on asbestos, tile and metal roofing segments. Currently, the roofing sector is preparing for the next generation products, with infrastructure and industrial boom being the major demand drivers. Airports, metro rails, Special Economic Zones, industrial cities and IT parks have initiated the need of enhanced construction technology. Urban consumers are gradually shifting from conventional roofing system to high quality, more technically advanced roofing systems based on their purchasing capacity. Asbestos roofing is becoming increasingly popular in the rural areas owing to the rise in rural income supported by government initiatives such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act which promises employment to low-income individuals. Affordable housing programs also aids in demand generation for the roofing industry.\nThe emerging concept of pre-engineered buildings (PEB) provides huge opportunity for the metal roofing players to capitalize upon. Manufacturing industries such as power, automobile, engineering goods and services including logistics, warehouses and infrastructure are large users of PEB. Presently India's per capita steel consumption is around 45-50 kg which is way lower than the world average of 175 kg signifying the expansion opportunity for the steel roofing industry owing to the increasing construction activities across the country. However, lack of skilled labor force required for roofing installation and maintenance adversely impacts the roofing market. Further, the presence of unorganized players offering roofing products at low prices poses major threat to the organized players in the industry. Currently, there is a prominent trend of installed production capacity expansion, particularly for the asbestos roofing sheets, by major players such as Everest, HIL, Ramco and Visaka which indicates the optimistic outlook held by the industry experts for the domestic roofing market.\nSource: http://www.reportbuyer.com/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.764423131942749}
+{"content": "February 23, 2012 Similar to the experiences in many other countries, household indebtedness in Canada has exhibited an upward trend over the past 30 years. Both mortgage and non-mortgage (consumer) credit have contributed to this development. In this article, the authors use microdata to highlight the main factors underlying the strong trend increase since the late 1990s. Favourable housing affordability, owing to factors such as income growth and low interest rates, has supported significant increases in home-ownership rates and mortgage debt. Much of the rise in consumer credit has been facilitated by higher housing values (used as collateral for loans) and financial innovation that makes it easier for households to access this credit.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7562309503555298}
+{"content": "The AmericaPack Summit 2021 invites Agatha Achindu, the founder of Yummy Spoonfuls to discuss on the ways companies can minimize packaging with innovative solutions.\nThe AmericaPack Summit returns on 7 - 8 October in Las Vegas, USA and celebrates its 8th year in 2021. This summit gathers America’s leading packaging executives and innovative suppliers and solution providers LIVE at a premium location, the Wynn Encore, Las Vegas, NV.\nThe summit’s primary focus is to provide a platform that effectively unites leading FMCG experts in an exclusive networking environment providing the opportunity to pre-schedule one-to-one physical business meetings with key leading and forward-thinking executives.\nSpeakers include executives from Kellogg, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Loop and Microsoft.\nAgatha suggests that one way to achieve reduced packaging waste, while ensuring recyclability is to place emphasis on minimalist designs. With the rise of e-commerce during global lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, “the un-boxing experience” has shown consumer the amount of “over-packaging” and it has challenged brands to find innovative solutions for effectively shipping packaging with minimal materials. Single material package designs are the most recyclable, and simplistic designs are trending.\nJoin this session and explore topics such as:\nDriving recyclability with minimalism Innovative solutions for e-commerce packaging Simplistic designing strategies\nAgatha is a former IT executive at a Fortune 500 company, who left corporate America and launched Yummy Spoonfuls, a line of fresh-frozen organic food for kids, in 2006. She is a wellness entrepreneur, speaker, and educator who specializes in helping American families thrive, by transforming the way they live and feed their children.\nAgatha is on an unrelenting mission to make healthy food convenient and accessible for busy parents and families. A Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, she extends her mission further by offering a brand perspective that amplifies her message of whole living for modern times. She is also a regular contributor to the Washington Post and has appeared in notable media outlets such as the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Forbes, Fortune, and People Magazine.\nFind more information about the marcus evans AmericaPack Summit 2021 via https://bit.ly/3z94rgp or contact Isidora Avraam at isidoraa@marcusevanscy.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8677260875701904}
+{"content": "To help navigate the wide array of compliance and risk management issues impacting the financial services sector today, broker-dealer compliance officers came together for a mastermind exchange of ideas and knowledge surrounding monitoring and surveillance challenges they face within the securities industry. Hosted by Abel Noser and Compliance Risk Concepts, The Kitano New York offered the perfect setting for this dynamic, informative and collaborative event. The following slideshow highlights the event.\nAmong the speakers, Mitch Avnet, Founder & Managing Partner, Compliance Risk Concepts opened the discussion with \"There is No Competitive Advantage in Compliance\". Ted Morgan, CEO of Abel Noser Holdings, highlighted the landscape of monitoring and surveillance solutions currently available to broker-dealers.\nThank you all for participating in this highly productive day!\nWant to be the first to know about upcoming events, provide your contact information in the form below and we will gladly keep you in the loop.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6047683954238892}
+{"content": "How To Write a Business Plan\nIf you already have a business concept in mind, the next step is to create a business plan. A business plan will be essential for the next steps in the process including financing your business and securing a location.\nThere are many free, resources and tools available to assist with writing a solid, comprehensive business plan. A thoughtful business plan will generally provide the reader with a clear understanding of your business mission, the product/service you will provide, the customer base, the resources you need, and the anticipated/known cash flow. It will also highlight growth projections and will provide a clear understanding of the business’ intended future.\nBelow are several free resources that will offer business plan guidance\nGET IN TOUCH Business Mentorship\nMany resources exist for in-person training and mentorship for entrepreneurs and small businesses. These resources offer the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a counselor who can provide feedback and guidance on your business plan, or workshops in a group setting that allow you to interface with others who are starting or growing their businesses. Below is a list of organizations that provide training and business counseling.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9441273212432861}
+{"content": "Newsletter March 2012 Newsletter Personal services income test failed\nThe Federal Court has recently confirmed an earlier Tribunal decision that the taxpayer had failed the “unrelated clients” test for the purposes of the personal services income (PSI) rules in the tax law in relation to a drafting business he carried on through his private company. However, the Court found the Tribunal had not properly applied the “business premises” test. This issue has been sent back to the Tribunal for re-determination.\nTIP: Many consultants and contractors operate as a sole trader or through a company, partnership or trust. In many cases, the income received for the work they do may be classified as PSI if certain tests are not passed. However, the PSI rules do not apply to individuals or interposed entities carrying on a “personal services business”. It should be noted the ATO has recently advised that it will hold onto some income tax returns to check for PSI where appropriate. Please contact our office for any assistance", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9511319398880005}
+{"content": "This complicates hit-and-run cases. If you cannot identify the driver, it is difficult to prove that they were at fault. Your insurance company may also challenge the amount you seek in damages. This situation can be handled by our experienced lawyers. If you have uninsured motorcycle coverage, we can help you file a claim. Our lawyers will help you navigate the process to obtain the maximum amount of compensation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9973933100700378}
+{"content": "South Korean law enforcement agencies are strengthening the monitoring infrastructure to bust the growing cryptocurrency phishing websites, the number of which have snowballed with the recent surge in cryptocurrency prices.\nAs reported by local media\nYonhap on Sunday, the country’s ICT ministry is collaborating with the National Police Agency to deploy and maintain the infrastructure. The system will run a 24-hour surveillance system to detect and swiftly take down fraudulent websites. Looking Forward to Meeting You at iFX EXPO Dubai May 2021 – Making It Happen!\nThe ministry revealed that the number of phishing attacks via text messages increased significantly in recent months. These messages redirect digital currency exchange users to malicious websites and perpetrators that steal user credentials. The Korean authorities already banned 32 such phishing websites in the past three months, while the count for last year stood at 41.\nAdditionally, the country’s police have been actively cracking down on several phishing platforms since last March. The report outlined that the police department is investigating 21 cases related to the fraudulent access and sale of cryptocurrencies.\nLaws around Crypto\nSouth Korea remained one of the top currency markets. The digital currencies in the country are often sold at a premium rate when compared to the prices in the global markets. The skyrocketing crypto demand and the nature of cryptocurrencies also make the industry vulnerable to scams.\nMeanwhile, the financial market regulators in the country are getting strict on the exchanges. Amendment to an existing law, which will come into effect by the end of September, makes it mandatory for exchanges to maintain real-name bank accounts for every customer. Now, the regulators are seeking data from the banks to identify all operating crypto exchanges.\nFurthermore, the South Korean government is focused to eliminate the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering by introducing strict regulations to trace illegal cryptocurrency transactions in the country.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9178022742271423}
+{"content": "The Psychology of Marginal Utility\nXilin Li,\nChristopher K Hsee,\nJ Jeffrey Inman and\nHilke Plassmann\nJournal of Consumer Research, 2021, vol. 48, issue 1, 169-188\nAbstract:\nThat wealth has diminishing marginal utility is a fact of life, and that people be sensitive to their current level of wealth when deciding whether to pursue additional wealth is a requirement of rational choice. A series of experiments, spanning diverse contexts, reveal marginal-utility neglect—that people are rather insensitive to their current wealth when deciding how much effort to expend to acquire a monetary reward (e.g., how long to walk to claim a voucher). Moreover, the experiments demonstrate that a marginal-utility-prompting manipulation, which prompts people to consider their current wealth and their need for the reward given their current wealth, produces a significant sensitization effect—making financially richer (vs. less rich) individuals less (vs. more) willing to seek the reward. This manipulation is more effective than either prompting people to consider their current wealth alone or consider their need for the reward alone, suggesting that marginal-utility prompting does not merely draw people’s attention to their current wealth or merely draw their attention to their need for the reward, but links the two elements. This research elucidates the psychology of marginal utility and yields implications beyond the pursuit of monetary rewards.\nKeywords: diminishing marginal utility; narrow bracketing; scope insensitivity; decision bias; nudge (search for similar items in EconPapers)\nDate: 2021\nReferences: Add references at CitEc Citations: Track citations by RSS feed\nDownloads: (external link) http://hdl.handle.net/10.1093/jcr/ucaa064 (application/pdf)\nAccess to full text is restricted to subscribers.\nRelated works: This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.\nExport reference: BibTeX\nRIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan)\nHTML/Text\nPersistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:oup:jconrs:v:48:y:2021:i:1:p:169-188.\nAccess Statistics for this article\nMore articles in Journal of Consumer Research from Oxford University Press\nBibliographic data for series maintained by Oxford University Press ().", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5584044456481934}
+{"content": "Owning a home usually means that home repairs will become needed at some time. Ranging from minor and routine repairs like faucets to major repairs like roof replacement, there are costs involved in owning a home.\nThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides a comprehensive list of programs and resources to help with home repairs and other improvements. They include loans and grants that might be available in certain areas or to specific groups such as veterans. They also include resources for discounted materials like Habitat for Humanity ReStores.\nLocal organizations like Senior Centers or Social Services offices may also provide assistance through referral to community groups, coordination of volunteer labor or grants.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9867998361587524}
+{"content": "Osbeckia octandraLeaf Extracts in Thioacetamide-Induced Experimental Liver Cirrhosis. Molecules ; 26(16)2021 Aug 10. RESUMO\nChronic liver inflammation has become a major global health concern. In the absence of clinical surrogate markers to diagnose inflammatory liver disease, the intervention with effective drugs in modern medicine tends to be late. In Sri Lanka, traditional medical practitioners prescribe herbal preparations from Osbeckia octandra for the prevention and treatment of liver disorders. To test the efficacy of such treatments, we have administered thioacetamide (TAA) to male Wistar rats to induce chronic liver damage (disease control; DC) and examined how various leaf extracts: crude leaf suspension (CLS), boiled leaf extract (BLE), sonicated leaf extract (SLE), methanol leaf extract (MLE) and hexane leaf extract (HLE) of O. octandra ameliorate TAA-induced liver disease. The CLS, BLE and SLE treatments in cirrhotic rats significantly attenuated disease-related changes, such as liver weight and hepato-enzymes. The mRNA levels of Tnf-α were significantly decreased by 3.6, 10 and 3.9 times in CLS, BLE and SLE compared to DC. The same treatments resulted in significantly lower (19.5, 4.2 and 2.4 times) α-Sma levels compared to DC. In addition, Tgf-ß1 and Vegf-R2 mRNA expressions were significantly lower with the treatments. Moreover, BLE expressed a strong anti-angiogenic effect. We conclude that CLS, BLE and SLE from O. octandra have potent hepatic anti-fibrotic effects in TAA-induced liver cirrhosis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7469661831855774}
+{"content": "The need to identify disease biomarkers is critical to ensure fast diagnosis and timely treatment. Surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization time-of-fight mass spectrometry (SELDI-TOF-MS) is a widely used technology platform for diagnostic biomarker discovery. This short review provides an overview of how it functions and also describes its advantages and drawbacks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8959848880767822}
+{"content": "Let's say you germinated your seeds. It is now time to begin the actual growing process indoors.\nChoose the right place to grow it:\nIt is crucial to choose the right place for your indoor garden. You should place your indoor garden slightly out of sight, especially in the bedroom. However, you can use basements, attics, and closets as good locations. These places should have sufficient lighting. To find out more details about the cannabis growing facility indoors visit\nhttp://www.climatecontrol.com/blog/automate-marijuana-greenhouse-cannabis-facility.\nImage Source: Google\nIf your garden is located in a room with a furnace, and if this furnace explodes, you will be in serious trouble. Use white paint on the walls and avoid using tin foil. Tinfoil can focus light, just like laser beams that can burn leaves.\nIndoor cannabis cultivation should not exceed 65°F.\nA fan is the best option. If the space is large, the fan can be turned on all day. However, if the room is small and closed, the fan can only be used twice per day.\nPots grown with the 420 Grow system will quickly reach their maximum height. The largest marijuana trees can be grown in 19-inch pots that can reach 13 feet.\nThe process of harvesting and drying:\nYou must keep your lights off for at least 12 hours to encourage the plants to flower. To dry your plants quickly, don't water them for a week. Then, cut the plants into large leaves and place them in a paper bag or box. Stir the plants every day. The buds will dry in three weeks and can be smoked.\nIt's easy to grow cannabis hydroponics indoors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9838186502456665}
+{"content": "This workshop compares the American woman's experience of equality to the experience of displaced women such as refugees, immigrants, and victims of trafficking, and shows how we can advocate for them.\nThis seminar introduces participants to the surprising ways that even socially conscious Christians can be hindered by unconscious cultural captivity and ingroup influences, and contrasts this with what Rivera calls \"remarkable Christianity.\"\nAs we pursue the goal of a thriving church where women and men serve on equal footing, it will be crucial for men to advocate for women as allies. Using a fresh research model, this seminar will outline key steps that men can take to become more effective advocates.\nBeyond economics and development, this session develops the title’s theme with a biblical application from the Book of Ruth, incorporating intercultural interpretation and illustrated by stories of Tanzania women.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9986957311630249}
+{"content": "Abstract Importance: Disability studies–informed occupational therapy is predicated on full and equal partnerships among occupational therapy practitioners, researchers, and disability communities. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an approach to research that aligns with this vision yet is not without challenges. Understanding the tensions that arise from stakeholders’ perspectives and priorities is critical for promoting collaboration between occupational therapy professionals and disability community partners. Objective: To understand the group dynamics and relational processes of a CPBR team in the context of an intervention development study focused on health management for people with disabilities (PWD). Design: This 9-mo ethnographic study included semistructured interviews and participant observation. Data were analyzed thematically. Setting: Community-based multiagency collaborative. Participants: Nine participants (6 academic team members, 4 of whom were trained as occupational therapists; 2 disability partners; and 1 managed-care organization representative) took part. Three participants self-identified as PWD. Findings: CBPR processes, although productive, were fraught with challenges. Team members navigated competing priorities, varying power dynamics, and multifaceted roles and identities. Flexibility was needed to address diverse priorities, respond to unexpected challenges, and facilitate the project’s success. Conclusions and Relevance: Deep commitment to a shared goal of health care justice for PWD and team members’ willingness to address tensions promoted successful collaboration. Intentional relationship building is needed for occupational therapy researchers to collaborate with members of disability communities as equal partners. What This Article Adds: Disability studies–informed occupational therapy research demands that team members intentionally nurture equitable relationships through shared governance, clear communication, and recognition of the fluid nature of power dynamics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6319788694381714}
+{"content": "Article Title Abstract\nThis Note will explore the interaction between recoupment and bankruptcy by focusing on the Eighth Circuit’s decision in In re Terry. Terry is significant because the Eighth Circuit allowed an insurance company to recoup pre-petition overpayments from the bankrupt debtor’s post-petition benefits. In doing so, the Eighth Circuit refused to acknowledge a separate balancing of the equities test, independent from the traditional same transaction requirement, when determining a creditor’s recoupment defense. This discussion will center on recoupment’s “same transaction” test and why it can be utilized to achieve sound bankruptcy policy by denying recoupment claims. It is this Note’s contention that Terry’s precedent, that the doctrine of recoupment does not include a separate equitable balancing test, will not be as devastating to bankrupt plaintiffs as initially thought by bankruptcy practitioners and judges. This is because the same transaction test is still a viable legal tool capable of denying recoupment.\nRecommended Citation\nJacob Thessen,\nRecoupment and Bankruptcy: How to Effectuate Bankruptcy Policy through the Same Transaction Test ,78 Mo. L. Rev.(2013) Available at: https://scholarship.law.missouri.edu/mlr/vol78/iss3/10", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5752400159835815}
+{"content": "Who gets to be part of the European story? The much-touted European value of solidarity features centrally in the conversations in this second volume of the series [Talking about] European values. Heleen Touquet talks to three eminent scholars about European values, minorities and belonging in Europe. Lilian Tsourdi (University of Maastricht), Akwugo Emejulu (University of Warwick) and Nuno Ferreira (University of Essex) explore the different meanings of the concept, analysing the non-solidarity between member states in the context of the political discussions and tensions about migration, solidarity through and despite exhaustion among African feminist activists in Europe, and the lack of solidarity with queer asylum seekers despite member states’ support for LGBT rights. The conversations between Heleen Touquet and her interlocutors took place within the framework of the lecture series on European values, citizenship and belonging at the University of Antwerp in the fall of 2020, organized in collaboration with UCSIA.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6783671379089355}
+{"content": "OSPIRG Urges Insurance Division not to Approve Rates that Include Unreasonable Costs\nOPINION -- We applaud DCBS’s efforts to ensure broader access to and choice of health coverage in parts of the state where insurers were initially proposing to pull out of the Individual market in 2017, including parts of Central, Eastern and Southern Oregon, and we support the effort to enable expanded access through the rate reconsideration process. Consumers benefit from a range of health plan options not just through expanded choice, but through more robust competition between health plans, which creates stronger incentives to contain cost and improve quality.\nApproving rates for parts of the state that carriers were proposing to leave will require reconsidering the decisions made on the rate filings, and we recognize that this may result in higher rates for some Oregonians in the short term. In the context of a potential crisis in access to health coverage in some parts of the state, this may be a worthwhile tradeoff, but we urge DCBS to exercise caution and ensure that consumers are not overcharged as a result of these changes.\nWe urge DCBS not to approve rates that include unreasonable costs solely in order to ensure expanded access to coverage. For example, DCBS cut back Providence’s rate proposal by 5.5 percentage points in its decision on the insurer’s filing due not only to issues pertaining to its service area reduction—which DCBS clearly needs to reconsider now that Providence is proposing to continue offering coverage statewide—but due to finding that its 3% profit provision was excessive. This finding is unrelated to Providence’s service area and should not be reconsidered. Reconsidering findings unrelated to service areas could set a precedent that insurers can avoid unfavorable rate decisions by proposing to scale back their service areas, which could be severely damaging to Oregon’s robust rate review process.\nWhile we support DCBS’s efforts to avoid a dramatic reduction in consumer choice and health plan competition in 2017, we are concerned that the structural factors motivating health insurers to drop coverage in many parts of Oregon will remain in place unless further action is taken. As has been widely reported,1 and as the Oregon Health Authority’s recent hospital cost report2 demonstrates, health care costs and provider prices in the areas insurers were proposing to leave tend to be substantially higher than in other parts of the state. We are concerned that, if these high costs are not addressed more directly, insurers will continue to have a hard time offering affordable coverage options in many parts of Oregon. Moving forward, we urge DCBS and Oregon policymakers to pursue more comprehensive long-term solutions to ensure the sustainable availability of affordable health coverage for all Oregonians.\nJesse O’Brien is the Policy Director for OSPIRG and OSPIRG Foundation. He can be reached at [email protected].", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5095536708831787}
+{"content": "University of Illinois Cancer Center researchers reported molecular findings that may help explain why Black women with hormone receptor positive breast cancer are more likely to die from early stage disease.\nDr. Yael Simons and her co-authors received a prestigious merit award for their work, highlighted at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, being held virtually June 4-8. The team analyzed hormone receptor positive (luminal) tumor specimens from 35 Black breast cancer patients and found 60 gene alterations, including several changes linked to endocrine resistance.\n“Untreated tumors from Black patients showed a higher than expected number of mutations in endocrine resistance genes. Alterations in these particular genes are typically seen in late stage, previously treated breast cancer and suggest more aggressive and treatment resistant disease,” Simons said.\nThe significantly lower survival rate for Black women with breast cancer is often attributed to diagnosis at a later stage of disease and higher rates of triple-negative breast cancer, a subtype with a poorer prognosis. However, more recent data has shown a higher mortality rate for Black women even with hormone dependent breast cancer diagnosed at an early stage.\n“Typically, patients with luminal breast tumors have favorable prognoses because we have a number of targetable drugs to treat this subtype,” Simons added. “By looking at the tumor biology of these Black patients, we identified a higher frequency of mutations associated with resistance to these drugs, which may explain the mechanism driving these racial differences in outcomes.”\nThe underlying cause of these molecular changes remain unknown, and the investigators plan to conduct further sequencing studies on a larger sample size.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5124000310897827}
+{"content": "Year\n2020\nDegree Name\nDoctor of Philosophy\nDepartment\nSchool of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences\nAbstract\nSocial grouping behaviour is displayed by animals across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems globally. The evolution of such sociality is attributed to multiple benefits enhancing individual growth, survival and reproduction. Recent interest in mixed-species grouping, which extends from a large body of literature invested in understanding single-species grouping, highlights novel complexities of group formation which relate to phenotypic, behavioural and physiological differences that naturally exist between species. Considering that mixed-species grouping is common among social animals and has been shown to enhance growth and survival, further research striving to explain the phenomenon will be important for comprehensively understanding social grouping behaviour and the role it plays in structuring animal communities. The explanations put forward to date for mixed-species grouping focus heavily on explanations for single-species grouping, but also demonstrate distinct differences between species, leading to unique cost-benefit trade-offs which need to be incorporated into conceptual models of mixed-species grouping behaviour. Unique predation related trade-offs may arise from inefficiency of the confusion effect within prey groups, variation in vigilance between species and unequal species-preferences shown by predators, whilst unique foraging related trade-offs may arise from diet partitioning, variations in foraging behaviour, and differences in competitive abilities between species. Considering these unique trade-offs, understanding mixed-species grouping behaviour requires critical consideration beyond the framework developed for single-species groups.\nSocial grouping behaviour displayed by fishes, termed shoaling, provides an ideal system for investigating mixed-species grouping because fish exhibit a wide range of shoal forms and functions. Mixed-species shoaling has been described across multiple systems and importantly, species have been found to form both mixed- and single-species shoals of varying size and composition. Such systems provide ideal models because they allow for the drivers and outcomes of mixed-species grouping to be identified and quantified by comparing cost-benefit trade-offs for individuals in mixed relative to single-species shoals. For this thesis, I used shoaling by the tropical vagrant (expatriated to temperate waters from the tropics) damselfish\nAbudefduf vaigiensis (family Pomacentridae) in association with temperate heterospecifics as a model system to investigate cost-benefit trade-offs for individuals within mixed-species shoals. I undertook a series of laboratory- and field-based investigations to tease apart the interacting mechanisms operating within mixed-species shoals. In situ surveys revealed significant differences in shoal composition and size between exposed and sheltered habitats, suggesting an interplay between species composition, shoal size, predation threat and foraging opportunity. Further, comparison of mixed- and single-species shoal densities suggested that mixed-species shoaling is adaptive rather than driven by constraints in conspecific density. Following in situ surveys, laboratory-based choice experiments revealed that A. vaigiensis showed equal preference for mixed- and single-species shoal compositions, regardless of predation threat. These results suggest that differences between species are not costly in terms of predator protection, contradicting the widely accepted theory that oddity within animal groups enhances predation threat. Finally, I undertook in situ and laboratory-based investigations of shoal structure and information transfer which revealed that species segregate within mixed-species shoals and display distinct shoal structures. This outcome explains how A. vaigiensis and temperate heterospecifics within mixed species shoals gain benefits from differences between species and large shoal size, without incurring costs associated with oddity.\nIdentifying how individuals benefit from the formation of mixed-species groups is fundamental to our understanding of why animals from mixed-species groups and how such interspecific behaviour may influence individual fitness and broader ecosystem function. In this thesis, I have identified and described complex predation and foraging cost-benefit trade-offs arising from differences between species, in addition to shoal size. This demonstrates that single- and mixed-species groups, although similar in some ways, need to be considered using distinct theoretical frameworks. Future research needs to critically consider differences between species and internal group structure to fully appreciate the role of mixed-species social grouping behaviour in animal communities.\nRecommended Citation\nPaijmans, Kai C., The Costs and Benefits of Mixed-species Shoaling for a Vagrant Tropical Damselfish, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences, University of Wollongong, 2020. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses1/1114\nThis thesis is unavailable until\nFriday, July 01, 2022 Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8229566812515259}
+{"content": "LGBTQ+ in the Workplace: Belonging and Psychological Safety (Webinar Recording)Jun 26, 2021\nThis content is available to employees of Catalyst Supporters only.\nNot an employee of a Supporter? Find out why and how your organization can become one.\nBelongingness is a key element to ensuring someone’s psychological safety at work. This is true for all employees, but especially true for marginalized groups such as those who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. However, nearly two-thirds (59%) of non-LGBTQ+ employees believe it is “unprofessional” to discuss sexual orientation or gender identity in the workplace. Inclusive leadership begins with recognizing and valuing all aspects of identity. Learn from our speakers how inclusive leaders can create environments where all employees can thrive.\nModerator: Erin Davis Director, Corporate Engagement, Western Canada\nCatalyst\nSpeakers: Jade Pichette Manager of Programs\nPride at Work Canada\nDaisy van Ravenswaay Firefighter\nEdmonton Fire Rescue Services\nElise Ahenkorah DE&I Manager, Sobeys Inc. Principal & Inclusion Strategist, inclusion Factor\nWant to stay up to date on Catalyst news and events? Sign up to stay connected", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9238970875740051}
+{"content": "Upadacitinib (Rinvoq®) is indicated for active ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in adult patients who have responded inadequately to conventional therapy.\nNCPE Assessment Process Complete Rapid review commissioned 01/09/2021 Rapid review completed 11/10/2021 Rapid Review outcome A full HTA is not recommended. The NCPE recommends that upadacitinib not be considered for reimbursement at the submitted price*.\n*This recommendation should be considered while also having regard to the criteria specified in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8316162824630737}
+{"content": "The MHD approximation connects the plasma bulk how velocity and the electric field, but it does not say whether one of them can be considered as causing or producing the other, and if so, which one. This question is often viewed as one having no unambiguous answer and possibly no physical meaning. However, a definite answer can be obtained by solving the basic equations with appropriate initial values, with the result that, for the commonly considered case where the Alfven speed is small compared to the speed of light,(1) a given plasma bulk flow produces an electric field, (2) a given electric field does not produce a plasma bulk flow. The general result can also be derived as a simple consequence of conserving the total (plasma plus electromagnetic field) linear momentum.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7854014039039612}
+{"content": "Sharjah: Bank of Sharjah Group reported a consolidated net profit of Dh89 million in the first quarter before making hyperinflationary provisions for its Lebanon subsidiary Emirates Lebanon Bank SAA (ELBank).\nLebanon has been witnessing unprecedented events resulting from political and economic unrest since October 17, 2019.\nWhile reporting on the Q1 2020 outcome, the bank had to recalculate the accounts of its Lebanese subsidiary, taking into account the hyperinflationary conditions prevailing in Lebanon.\nAccording to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) inflation forecasts, the Lebanese economy is considered hyperinflationary for the application of IAS 29. [International Accounting Standards] and for the translation of foreign operations in accordance with IAS 21.\nIn line with the above accounting standards, the bank applied Sh211 million as a hyperinflation effect and recognized a consolidated net loss of Dh122 million and a total comprehensive loss of Dh111 million against a positive equity component of Dh265 million.\nResilient UAE operations\nThe bank said that the UAE operations, despite the challenging environment, are showing resilient performance supported by the solid fundamentals of the Bank.\nThe Group’s balance sheet remains strong, with total assets at the end of the first quarter of 2021 at Dh37,09 billion compared to Dh36,14 billion at the end of 2020.\nThe Group continues to enjoy high asset quality and other robust benchmarks that remain healthy due to the strict adherence to a disciplined and focused approach to lending, recovery and financing.\nThe Group continues to enjoy comfortable liquidity and a solid capital position with a customer deposit base of D 24.05 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2021, compared to 23.67 billion DH at the end of 2020.\nLebanon misery\nBank of Shajah Group fully complies with circular no. 13129 of Banque du Liban (BDL), dated 4 November 2019, with the call for the 20 percent increase in the equity of Lebanese banks before 30 June 2020. However, the audit of accounts must be done by ELBank, the earnings are significant erosion adapted for the loss of purchasing power of Lebanese pound.\nThe non-monetary items of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of other comprehensive income and cash flow statement, ELBank, are also adjusted for inflation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8462507724761963}
+{"content": "Insights by tag\nFiltering insights by tag : “msis”\nThis white paper recommends governments work with multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) to craft human and labor rights policies to protect workers.\nFor the third event of our series of online discussions organized in collaboration with the WBCSD and the ICC, we discuss how voluntary and mandatory human rights due diligence initiatives can work together to help businesses meet their responsibility to respect human rights.\nAs part of the Responsible Business Alliance European Conference on the theme “Delivering Due Diligence - Bridging Policy and Practice”, Dorothée Baumann-Pauly speaks during this session exploring under which conditions collaborative partnerships and initiatives support effective due diligence.\nComplementing Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence: Using Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives to Define Human Rights Standards\nThis commentary written by Dorothée Baumann-Pauly and Lilach Trabelsi focuses on Article 30 of the UNGPs, which refers to the role of industry, multi-stakeholder, and other collaborative initiatives that are based on respect for human rights-related standards in addressing human rights matters.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8428892493247986}
+{"content": "A psychedelic journey is the altered state of consciousness experienced when one consumes a psychedelic substance such as psilocybin, ayahuasca, LSD, or DMT. Depending on the substance used, a variety of different experiences can occur, ranging from heightened senses, states of euphoria or peacefulness, vivid mental imagery, and even mystical or spiritual encounters. A person can also experience a \"bad trip,\" which can include feelings of anxiety, paranoia, agitation, confusion, or even psychotic episodes. While some believe that difficult trips can be doorways to important growth opportunities, it is highly recommended that anyone seeking a psychedelic experience is aware of the risks and does so with a “trip sitter,” someone who can keep an eye on the person and ensure they remain safe while journeying.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9947158694267273}
+{"content": "The rise of the west has long been the accepted doctrine for framing analysis for world history. Privileging a Eurocentric approach, this traditional paradigm obscures the significance of the indigenous rich in non-Western regions and fails to recognize the contributions of the Orient. In this book, Peter Gran seeks to reframe current historical debates, presenting a model of analysis based on the rise of the rich. Gran outlines the structure of this new paradigm, building upon meta-narrative concepts from Marxism to liberalism.Rather than a history of clashing civilizations, he identifies a history of resolving conflicts through negotiations among wealthy classes in various regions. Fundamental to his theory is the assumption of non-European ruling classes with power in interregional affairs. Far-reaching in its historical scope, Gran's work lays the foundation for a critical rethinking of world history and offers a vital contribution the field.\nIt takes about\n6 Hours and 24 minutes on average for a reader to read The Rise of the Rich: A New View of Modern World History. This is based on the average reading speed of 250 Words per minute.\nThe Rise of the Rich: A New View of Modern World History is\n269 pages long.\nNo customer reviews for the moment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5788057446479797}
+{"content": "Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (31.8kg or more as an adult).\nAncient Prairie Canine formula has a unique combination of pasture-raised bison, pasture-raised venison and ancient grains meaning this recipe is flavourful and rich in highly digestible protein. Ancient Prairie Canine formula also features antioxidants for immune support and more. The #1 ingredient in this formula is Real Meat. Ancient grains in this formula are naturally high in fibre and rich in protein. Because of the guaranteed levels of DHA and perfectly balanced nutrition, Ancient Prairie Canine formula is great for puppies, pregnant or nursing mothers and other adult dogs as well.\nAncient Grains – Ancient grains like grain sorghum, millet, quinoa and chia seed are naturally high in fibre and rich in protein. Unchanged for thousands of years, different grains provide various nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and omega fatty acids. Roasted Quail, Roasted Duck & Smoked Turkey – This trio of richly flavoured fowl provides highly digestible protein and a great taste your dog will crave. Species-Specific Probiotics – Healthy digestive and immune systems are vital to the overall health of your pet. Our proprietary K9 Strain Probiotics are developed specifically for dogs and added after the cooking process to ensure viability. Each pound of Taste of the Wild provides 80 million live, active cultures that help support healthy digestive and immune systems. Omega Fatty Acid Blend – Balanced levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids work together to support healthy skin and a shiny coat. All Life Stages Nutrition – This recipe provides the vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients your pet needs throughout their life. Antioxidants – Ancient grains and fruits, including grain sorghum, millet, quinoa, chia seed, tomatoes, blueberries and raspberries, provide nutrients that help support your dog’s overall well-being, while guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium and vitamin E support the immune system. Ingredients -Buffalo, pork, chicken meal, grain sorghum, millet, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), cracked pearled barley, dried yeast, roasted bison, roasted venison, natural flavor, flaxseed, beef, quinoa, chia seed, tomato pomace, salmon oil (a source of DHA), dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, salt, potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, L-Carnitine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.\nContains a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms.\nAnalytical Constituents:\nGuaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein 32.0% minimum Crude Fat 18.0% minimum Crude Fibres 3.0% maximum Moisture 10.0% maximum DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 0.05% minimum Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum Selenium 0.4mg/kg minimum Taurine 0.12% minimum Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 3.0% minimum Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.6% minimum Glucosamine* 750 mg/kg minimum Chondroitin Sulfate* 250 mg/kg minimum Total Microorganisms*\n(Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis)\nnot less than 36,363,636 CFU/kg\nAdditives per kg Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg minimum Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum L-Carnitine* 100 mg/kg minimum\n*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.\nCalorie Content:\n3,920 kcal/kg (422 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy.\nFeeding Guide: Standard Measuring Cups/Day -\nPet Size 6 - 12 weeks 3 - 4 months 5 - 7 months 8 - 12 months Adult Dogs 1 - 2.25kg 75 - 125g 75 - 100g 66 - 100g 50 - 75g 50 - 66g 2.25 - 4.5kg 125 - 200g 100 - 175g 100 - 166g 75 - 133g 66 - 100g 4.5 - 9kg 200 - 325g 175 - 300g 166 - 275g 133 - 225g 100 - 175g 9 - 13.5kg 325 - 433g 300 - 400g 275 - 366g 225 - 300g 175 - 233g 13.5 - 18kg 433 - 550g 400 - 500g 366 - 450g 300 -366g 233 - 300g 18 - 27kg 550 - 750g 500 - 666g 450 - 625g 366 - 500g 300 - 400g 27 - 36kg 666 - 850g 625 - 766g 500 - 625g 400 - 500g 36 - 45kg 766 - 900g 625 - 725g 500 - 575g 45 - 57kg 700 - 825g 566 - 650g 575 - 675g 57 - 68kg 850 - 975g 675 - 775g 68 - 79kg 975 - 1050g 775 - 866g For adult dogs over 45.45kg, add 1/2 cup for every additional 4.54kg. For pregnant or nursing adult dogs, we recommend free-choice feeding. Adjust amount offered daily as needed to maintain ideal body condition. This feeding guide provides a starting point for the amount of food to give your dog each day. We recommend that you keep your dog in ideal body condition and not allow them to become overweight. The amount of food your dog needs can vary based on age, activity level or other food and treats given, so be sure to work with your veterinarian to determine an appropriate weight for your dog, and to make any necessary adjustments to their feeding. Changing Food: For 7 - 10 days, gradually decrease the amount of current food while increasing the amount of new food. Available Sizes:\n2.27kg, 12.75kg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7822672128677368}
+{"content": "Full metadata record\nDC Field Value Language dc.contributor.author 송준임 - dc.date.accessioned 2016-08-28T11:08:14Z - dc.date.available 2016-08-28T11:08:14Z - dc.date.issued 2003 - dc.identifier.issn 0025-326X - dc.identifier.other OAK-1345 - dc.identifier.uri https://dspace.ewha.ac.kr/handle/2015.oak/219155 - dc.description.abstract Changes in genetic variability and allele frequency can be responses from natural populations when encountering a novel contaminated environment. The genetic diversity and population structuring of natural populations of the gastropod Littorina brevicula from heavy-metal polluted and unpolluted environments along the southeast coast of Korea were examined using two mtDNA markers, cyt b and ND6. This study applied a nested clade analysis to test the existence of structuring association of haplotype distribution with environments (polluted and unpolluted). No genetic differences within cyt b mtDNA were detected between environments. On the other hand, differences in population haplotype diversity and structuring were found within ND6 mtDNA between polluted and unpolluted environments. The ND6-mtDNA haplotype (=genetic) diversity was significant lower in polluted environments. This decreased genetic diversity along with differences in the haplotype distribution within heavy-metal polluted environments compared to those unpolluted ones stand out as emergent effects from pollution at a population level. In this study, we propose the use of different approaches, such as the NCA, that takes into account the rare haplotypes, when assessing the effects of pollution on population genetic structuring. © 2002 Published by Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. - dc.language English - dc.title Emergent effects of heavy metal pollution at a population level: Littorina brevicula a study case - dc.type Article - dc.relation.issue 1 - dc.relation.volume 46 - dc.relation.index SCIE - dc.relation.index SCOPUS - dc.relation.startpage 74 - dc.relation.lastpage 80 - dc.relation.journaltitle Marine Pollution Bulletin - dc.identifier.doi 10.1016/S0025-326X(02)00319-3 - dc.identifier.wosid WOS:000181014600021 - dc.identifier.scopusid 2-s2.0-0037239715 - dc.author.google Kim S.-J. - dc.author.google Rodriguez-Lanetty M. - dc.author.google Suh J.-H. - dc.author.google Song J.-I. - dc.contributor.scopusid 송준임(55500861300) - dc.date.modifydate 20170605103551 -\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9789098501205444}
+{"content": "In preparation for the Great Oregon ShakeOut Drill happening on October 21, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management will host a webinar to educate the public on earthquake and tsunami preparedness in Oregon.\nAlthea Rizzo, OEM’s Geologic Hazards Programs Director, will speak during the event and will hold a question and answer session afterward. Rizzo will cover various topics, including Oregon earthquake types, guidance on a Cascadian subduction zone event, and necessary actions to take if you find yourself in an earthquake.\nOver 500,000 Oregonians have enlisted in the 2021 Great Oregon Shakeout. The event will occur on October 21 at 10:21 a.m. and will act as a practice round in preparation for an earthquake or tsunami in real life.\nAt exactly 10:21 a.m., participants will stop what they are doing, take immediate cover, and hold on as if an earthquake were really occurring. Participants are advised to remain in their positions for at least 60 seconds.\nIf the chosen date and time do not work for you, you can gather a group together and create your own shakeout in various locations with video chat. The Shakeout is designed to not only remind Oregonians to be prepared in an emergency, but participating in the exercise can reduce your risk should a real earthquake or tsunami occur.\nThe informational webinar will be held on October 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via this zoom link, or live on the OEM’s Facebook page. The session will be posted to YouTube at a later time. The Zoom meeting ID is 873 8281 4594 and the password is 088648.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9684799313545227}
+{"content": "ICMRA set out recommendations for AI regulation in medicine\nThe ICRMA has set out recommendations to help regulators tackle the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine.\nThe International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) has published a report containing recommendations to help regulators address the challenges that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) poses for global medicines regulation.\nIn the report, the definition of AI includes various technologies, such as statistical models, diverse algorithms and self-modifying systems. These technologies, it states, are increasingly being applied across all stages of a medicine’s lifecycle from pre-clinical development, to clinical trial data recording and analysis, to pharmacovigilance and clinical use optimisation.\nAccording to the ICMRA, the range of applications brings numerous regulatory challenges, including the transparency of algorithms and their meaning, as well as the risks of AI failures and the wider impact these would have on AI uptake in medicine development and patients’ health.\nThe report identifies key issues linked to the regulation of future therapies using AI and makes specific recommendations for regulators and stakeholders involved in medicine development to foster the uptake of AI. Some of the main findings and recommendations include:\nRegulators may need to apply a risk-based approach to assessing and regulating AI, which could be informed through exchange and collaboration in ICMRA; Sponsors, developers and pharmaceutical companies should establish strengthened governance structures to oversee algorithms and AI deployments that are closely linked to the benefit/risk of a medicinal product; Regulatory guidelines for AI development, validation and use with medicinal products should be developed in areas such as data provenance, reliability, transparency and understandability, pharmacovigilance, and real-world monitoring of patient functioning.\nThe report is based on a horizon-scanning exercise in AI, conducted by the ICMRA Informal Network for Innovation working group and led by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The goal of the network is to identify challenging topics for medicine regulators, to explore the suitability of existing regulatory frameworks and to develop recommendations to adapt regulatory systems in order to facilitate safe and timely access to innovative medicines.\nThe report can be found here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5502333641052246}
+{"content": "Abstract\nObjective: The mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is dynamically regulated by fasting and feeding cycles in the liver to promote protein and lipid synthesis while suppressing autophagy. However, beyond these functions, the metabolic response of the liver to feeding and insulin signaling orchestrated by mTORC1 remains poorly defined. Here, we determine whether ATF4, a stress responsive transcription factor recently found to be independently regulated by mTORC1 signaling in proliferating cells, is responsive to hepatic mTORC1 signaling to alter hepatocyte metabolism. Methods: ATF4 protein levels and expression of canonical gene targets were analyzed in the liver following fasting and physiological feeding in the presence or absence of the mTORC1 inhibitor, rapamycin. Primary hepatocytes from wild-type or liver-specific Atf4 knockout (LAtf4\nKO) mice were used to characterize the effects of insulin-stimulated mTORC1-ATF4 function on hepatocyte gene expression and metabolism. Both unbiased steady-state metabolomics and stable-isotope tracing methods were employed to define mTORC1 and ATF4-dependent metabolic changes. RNA-sequencing was used to determine global changes in feeding-induced transcripts in the livers of wild-type versus LAtf4 KO mice. Results: We demonstrate that ATF4 and its metabolic gene targets are stimulated by mTORC1 signaling in the liver, in a hepatocyte-intrinsic manner by insulin in response to feeding. While we demonstrate that de novo purine and pyrimidine synthesis is stimulated by insulin through mTORC1 signaling in primary hepatocytes, this regulation was independent of ATF4. Metabolomics and metabolite tracing studies revealed that insulin-mTORC1-ATF4 signaling stimulates pathways of nonessential amino acid synthesis in primary hepatocytes, including those of alanine, aspartate, methionine, and cysteine, but not serine. Conclusions: The results demonstrate that ATF4 is a novel metabolic effector of mTORC1 in the liver, extending the molecular consequences of feeding and insulin-induced mTORC1 signaling in this key metabolic tissue to the control of amino acid metabolism. Keywords ATF4 Feeding Insulin Liver Methionine metabolism mTORC1 ASJC Scopus subject areas Molecular Biology Cell Biology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5147933959960938}
+{"content": "Metal corrosion is inevitable and can cause catastrophic pipeline and asset failure, damaging the environment and communities, injuring field operators, and causing costly downtime and waste in productivity. However, corrosion is easy to measure with corrosion coupons.\nSentry Saf-T-Vise coupon holders work with various corrosion coupons to measure corrosion rate within a pressurized process, such as a pipeline. With a patented locking collet that enhances operator safety, they safely secure the shaft within the process stream in both low and extremely high-pressure conditions.\nYet, due to the coupon holder’s design, water and other contaminants can accumulate in the seal, causing the sampler to work improperly. Regularly changing the seals ensures that the Sentry LP1 operates as expected.\nHowever, these samplers are usually placed throughout a pipeline and checked at infrequent intervals, which often means operators aren’t familiar with disassembling, repairing or reassembling the sampler.\nA Visual Guide to Replacing LP1 Seals\nProperly maintaining these coupon holders is critical to keep corrosion at bay. Understanding how to disassemble and reassemble the coupon holder to replace seals is the first step in this process.\nWhen maintaining automatic sampling equipment, IOMs and spec sheets can provide only so much information. A visual, hands-on training tool – such as an on-demand video – can be more helpful when service personnel needs to repair or replace equipment. Training videos can be paused and replayed as often as needed to understand the correct techniques and best practices fully.\nOperating staff can watch the following short, four-minute video to replace a Saf-T-Vise LP1 seal properly. See one of Sentry’s expert technicians walk you step-by-step through the replacement process.\nSentry is an expert in the STV LP1 tool and the proper maintenance and replacement of its seals. Our service and support technicians can help troubleshoot any issues in any maintenance or replacement processes.\nContact us at +1-262-567-7256 or complete our online contact form to discuss how Sentry automatic sampling systems can help you achieve safe, simple and accurate sampling results.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9506930708885193}
+{"content": "The Healthcare CIO's Role in Driving Consumer Engagement Strategies\nHealthcare chief information officers are critical enablers of enterprise evolution. Many of the technologies they evaluate and business challenges they must solve for didn’t even exist a decade ago. Key domains include data governance, interoperability, and optimization of anchor systems like revenue cycle management and EHRs. None of these domains are going away, but as health systems become more consumer-centric, the role of the CIO is expanding.\nA major driver of these changes? Healthcare consumerism. Consumers want a consistently sophisticated digital experience, regardless of where they enter your health system, and steady engagement throughout their patient journey. These expectations aren’t new, but the need to communicate digitally and treat patients virtually during COVID-19—along with accelerated infiltration by consumer-savvy disruptors—drove short-term investment decisions.\nNow, CIOs need to step back and evaluate which digital technologies will best integrate with their ecosystem, fill operational gaps, and extend the value of core systems. In the process, they have become central architects of larger patient acquisition and retention transformations, designed to increase revenue and patient lifetime value to restore sustainable margins.\nThink beyond portals to engage patients\nToo often, when CIOs are asked about their digital strategy, it centers on their patient portal and a minimally interactive website. Mobile apps and chatbots are also mentioned, but not as a cohesive, connected strategy. Thanks to meaningful use, nearly all hospitals now offer patient portal access via their EHR. Those most advanced in their consumer-first approach have integrated wellness apps, symptom checkers, and other mobile features with their baseline portals. This is unprecedented access, yet adoption was anemic until COVID-19, when patients were required to register through the portal for virtual visits. Many health systems pin their hopes on portal enhancements to drive engagement. But there’s a catch. Only patients can use the portal. It may improve patient loyalty, but it doesn’t enable health systems to grow by building relationships with new patients.\nPortal or no portal, the EHR is a system of clinical record, not a system of engagement. It includes patient profiles, but typically they’re restricted to the clinical profile or history and basic demographics. What about other facets of the person that guide care decisions? Patients are patients only 1% of the time. When you reach out to them you want to appeal not just to their health but to their lifestyle.\nEnabling intelligent engagement\nAppealing to the whole person, whether a patient or consumer, requires an enterprise intelligent platform for engaging consumers, patients, and providers. Anchored by a healthcare CRM, the interoperable platform includes data, analytics, insights, and composable solutions that plug into and extend the value of existing tech stacks. It’s these essential components that distinguish an intelligent engagement platform built specifically for healthcare from a standalone CRM or data management platform.\nWith this platform, healthcare organizations can guide consumers on their healthcare journey and stay connected with patients in between episodes of care, sending them relevant content via their preferred communication channels. Providing consistent, personalized digital experiences is the essence of patient acquisition and retention, which translates into new patient revenue and higher patient lifetime value. None of this is possible without actionable insights.\nData and analytics for growth and retention\nAI and machine learning have made notable strides in clinical decision support; faster, more accurate diagnoses; and individualized treatments. Now that health system revenue tied to growth and retention is more critical than ever, it’s time to harness the same capabilities for patient engagement. Using predictive models, health systems can identify which commercially insured consumers and patients in their service area are likely to need high-value services in the next 12 months, then segment the target audiences and design personalized outreach that resonates with each segment.\nSafely amassing increasing amounts of internal and third-party data for consumer engagement requires a data lake: a cloud-based central repository for hosting large and diverse data sets that must be ingested, curated, and enhanced. By overlaying healthcare-specific analytics against this repository, organizations can pinpoint which geographic areas and service lines to focus on, identify the attributes and size of target audiences, and understand patient journeys and opportunities for improvement. The engagement platform calls on this data to create robust 360° profiles of consumers, including household makeup, communication preferences, online search patterns, and other consumer data. Integration with your EHR creates even more robust profiles of current patients by combining clinical history with lifestyle, socioeconomic, and other information.\nApplying healthcare-specific analytics to these profiles yields actionable insights that enable organizations to answer strategic questions such as:\nWhich patients are loyal and which ones have we lost? Where did they go?\nWhich markets should we pursue for new patient acquisition and service line growth?\nWhat is the impact of outpatient migration in our market?\nThe interoperable ecosystem\nExpanding the health system ecosystem to enable this breadth of actionable insights introduces new interoperability challenges. If you’re only connecting internal systems, HL7 suffices, but today’s ecosystem has no boundaries. To support a robust patient and consumer loyalty strategy, you need to interact with multiple customer data platforms, clinical integration engines, and marketing services systems. That requires an API strategy that creates a fully connected ecosystem, one that facilitates near real-time data sharing, wherein users can get to the insights they need quickly, all while maintaining established security and governance standards for ingested data. Sharing data across enterprise technology requires role-based rules and permissions that limit access to only the data needed.\nHere again, the CIO’s big-picture perspective is essential. Health systems have already made significant data and technology investments. With countless point solutions available for digital marketing alone, CIOs must carefully evaluate their current patient loyalty and consumerism strategies and limit purchases to composable solutions that plug into existing technology stacks, fill operational gaps, and extract more value from core solutions.\nIt’s time to shift\nWith their close relationship to the entire leadership team, CIOs realize that non-traditional competitors are real threats to their organization’s financial stability. Competing for patients and consumers on par with retailers requires an increasing amount of data, analytics, and interoperability across an expanding technology ecosystem. EHRs continue to consume the lion’s share of HIT budgets, but the emphasis has shifted to how to combine EHR data with other high-quality data to advance strategic priorities. Digital health, consumerism, loyalty, patient engagement, and patient experience top the list.\nCIOs must comprehend the underpinnings of patient acquisition and retention, along with consumer behavior, to make wise technology investments. How quickly they’re able to master this relatively new domain in healthcare—with everything else on their plates—will determine how adroitly their organization competes based on intelligent engagement.\nThe MarTech.Health vendor directory is built specifically for healthcare marketing, communications and digital professionals. With detailed profiles, verified reviews and industry events, it's your best tool for vendor selection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5143212080001831}
+{"content": "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.\n–Steve Jobs\n1. Data: Making its presence felt in the legal system\nBig data lies at the very core of the practice of law. Digitization, organization, and synthesis of legal data can radically increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency within the field. We are witnessing many applications of legal and judicial data such as case management, practice management, fraud prevention, prison reform, and improvements in court processes. This keeps out the promise of being complete game-changers for the legal industry. There is an uphill momentum to shift from experience-driven policy reform to data-driven policy reform.\n2. Colleges as hubs: The sooner, the better\n26 of the 166 competing initiatives in the Agami Prize were founded whilst the founders were still in college. Despite institutional apathy – and unusual outright hostility – and a lack of resources, students are increasingly more interested in launching their own ventures. With the entrance to dedicated time, technology infrastructure, institutional encouragement, and seed financial support, law schools can grow innovation hubs for law and justice in the future. Additionally, with a pool of knowledge and immediately available young workforce, university-led innovation hubs serve as a smart investment opportunity.\n3. Non-law professionals: Making the system more inclusive\nThe usually opaque writing of the law and poor understanding of its systems and processes is a barrier to people from other disciplines understanding the law and legal systems, leave alone explaining their legal problems. It is in this connection that we were delighted to find healthy participation of technologists, journalists, media, finance and business professionals in the initiatives applying for the Prize. A growing number of non-law professionals are witnessing law and justice as a domain they can operate in to solve problems for social and commercial outcomes.\n4. Digitization: A way of everyday functioning\nThe legal enterprise and systems of law and justice are still in the early stages of adopting digital tools, using digitized data, and managing professional digital characters. With the steady entry of youths into these systems, this movement is happening faster and faster. Nearly 50% of participants in the Agami Prize are using technology in a significant way, allowing previously offline work to happen digitally, such as in practice management, legal research, legal education, and case management. In the next 5 years, we expect that the sector will largely complete its transition in the digital age.\n5. Citizen Participation: A Two Way Trend\nThe aggressive approach in the legal and justice delivery system has so far been to ‘service’ citizens. Citizens have essentially been seen as recipients who need access to legal services or other support by lawyers and other actors in the legal system. Interestingly, 17 Agami applicants see citizens as actual participants in shaping our policies and legal institutions. Their activities aim to engage citizens in the lawmaking process, enable citizens to share their legal concerns, and engage in building trust-worthy state institutions. We see this as a hopeful step towards democratizing the field of law and justice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7025572657585144}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to everything in life. Businesses had to adjust or risk getting shut down. Authorities urged people to practice social distancing or risk getting infected by the deadly virus. Every aspect of life had to change, giving way to the new normal. Education did not receive protection from COVID-19 as academic institutions had to shut down campuses.\nSchools have a responsibility to protect students. Social distancing protocols could prove challenging to accomplish among young people without parental supervision. However, education should never stop. Academic institutions must continue to provide lessons and classes to students, giving birth to online learning.\nThe pandemic made online learning a necessity, especially in countries that continue to suffer from lockdowns. Fortunately, it is an effective alternative that helps students gain knowledge and skills. However, there is no sign that it took the throne from face-to-face learning as the ideal learning environment. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, here is what we know about online learning so far:\nThere Is Still Room for Improvement\nThe pandemic hit the world fast, which means humanity has to force adjustments. For education, closing campuses was the first course of action. It means that academic years were canceled or delayed. Parents must prioritize health and safety for their kids first. Still, it was only a matter of time before they circled back to providing them with education. Academic institutions pushed for online learning, with teachers holding virtual meetings for lessons and handing out educational modules.\nUnfortunately, the limits of online learning are glaring. Unstable internet connections prevent students from getting the most out of a class, making student participation difficult. Modules are not as effective as chalkboards, group projects, and other face-to-face educational tools.\nHowever, there is so much room for improvement. Academic institutions act like businesses, which means adjustments will arrive. Once they notice potential issues, they can initiate solutions that will be helpful to both lecturers and students.\nCampuses Must Dedicate More Resources\nDespite efforts to pursue online learning, it remains a problematic situation for both students and lecturers. Unstable internet connections will become a constant problem, as external factors like the weather and technical issues become the primary source. However, the troubles might be more complicated for each student.\nThey might not have access to laptops, computers, and other equipment to pursue online learning. Textbooks, notebooks, and other supplies might not also be available to them. It is easy to say that parents should bear the responsibility. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people who lost their jobs and struggled to make ends meet. Adding educational worries to the already challenging health crisis might not be ideal.\nFortunately, academic institutions have equipment and devices they can rent to students in need. While it might be risky, renting those tools can help struggling families from pinning education as an additional problem they have to solve.\nEducation Remains Innovative\nAdjustments are necessary for the pandemic, but they don’t have limits. Fortunately, those changes could become chances for innovation. Education can move forward, and online learning is its stepping stone. The adjustment could lead to future advancements, including those that already exist. Virtual reality (VR) solutions for schools might not be widespread yet, but they can be achievable in the digital age. The execution might take a little more time, especially with the product not available in every school. However, it is an opportunity that is almost inevitable for experimentation in classrooms.\nOnline learning’s primary flaw is that it does not encourage students to interact with a learning environment. Fortunately, VR provides a simulation that allows students to experiment, interact, and learn from a conducive environment, even if it is imaginary. For now, this will have to do.\nParents Play a Critical Role in Education\nOnline learning happens inside homes, which might not provide a conducive environment as classrooms. Educational establishments have a singular purpose, which is to help students learn. The home, on the other hand, caters to multiple aspects of a person’s life. As a result, students might end up getting distracted during online classes.\nUnfortunately, the home might not have space for education. Like how parents create home offices for work, they must provide a study area for their children. Teachers will struggle to get their attention, even if they perform their best efforts. Parents must ensure that their kids pay attention during online classes, ensuring that the investment is worth it.\nOnline learning ensures that students get the education necessary for growth and development. Despite being in a global crisis, education remains critical for younger generations. Online learning might still have plenty of work to do. However, the adjustment to it will only improve its effectiveness in the future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6378213167190552}
+{"content": "No matter the kind of work you do with your truck, you need it to be in perfect condition at all times. Failing to do so can lead to unnecessary delays, which can seriously put you behind schedule. Essentially, you should visit your mechanic regularly for routine check-ups and tune-ups.\nHowever, your truck could still develop issues even with the best care and maintenance. Luckily, these issues are not uncommon to your mechanic, and so they will fix them in no time. Here are some of the truck repairs you are likely to encounter at some point in time:\nBody Work Damage\nNaturally, trucks are constantly exposed to wear and tear due to the heavy items they carry. Over time they experience body damage like dents, scratches in the paint and rust. These seemingly minor imperfections can reduce the efficiency of your truck.\nFor that reason, you should always visit your nearest auto repair shop as soon as you notice these issues. Whether it is the shelving, panels or bumpers that require attention, your truck repair mechanic will handle them.\nWorn Out, Dried or Cracked Hoses\nIf your truck's air, oil and hydraulic hoses seem cracked, dried or worn out, you should have them checked, as they can ruin other systems if they are ignored. When working in hot conditions, the hoses heat up and damage the wiring. The electrical components may also melt and eventually cause the heat shield to wear out. In this case, the truck repairs will involve insulating the hoses to keep them from overheating.\nLeaking Roof or Truck Body\nYour truck's engine heats up when it isrunning. For that reason, the vehicle contains systems designed to release hot air from time to time. Unfortunately, water can seep in through these air vents, causing rusting and other damage. Water can also seep through the lighting fixtures and roof.\nHydraulic System Failure\nHydraulic flow is an issue that commonly originates from the clutch pump. Usually, the pump carries power from the engine to the hydraulic pump. It is essential to have the system repaired when it is not functioning as it should.\nElectrical Malfunctions\nAs your truck runs on the construction site or farm, there is a lot of exposure to extreme weather elements. That can lead to friction, moisture and faulty electrical connections. As a result, the lighting, safety components and equipment controls may fail, requiring repairs.\nUnlike smaller vehicles, trucks are prone to constant damage. For that reason, you should identify a reliable and experienced truck repair specialist to handle the issues when they arise.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6762882471084595}
+{"content": "The CSET Legislation Tracker serves as a resource to identify and monitor federal legislation related to emerging technology and national security topics, with a particular focus on measures that fall within CSET’s key areas of inquiry and relevant to U.S. science and technology leadership. In addition to widely covered bills such as the\nEndless Frontier Act and the NSF for the Future Act, members of the 117th Congress have introduced proposals to secure the U.S. research enterprise, bolster domestic semiconductor production capacity, promote technology alliances with like-minded partners and improve STEM workforce development.\nAdditionally, committees have approved, or full chambers have passed, bills pertaining to:\nThe adoption of artificial intelligence within U.S. government agencies; Incentives for building semiconductor manufacturing and production facilities in the United States; Improving diversity and addressing sexual harassment in STEM fields; and Establishing new criminal penalties and authorizing visa restrictions for individuals that engage in economic espionage.\nEach bill is represented by a card, which includes the following information:\nTitle Sponsor Number of cosponsors Committee of jurisdiction Committee activity (hearings/markups) Current bill status Topic Related CSET analysis\nCSET occasionally publishes blog posts highlighting particularly notable legislation. Where applicable, bill cards provide links to these posts. The tracker will be updated regularly to reflect newly introduced bills. We invite you to submit questions, comments or bills that we have excluded via the “questions and submissions” tab.\nAll web design credit goes to CSET Senior Software Developer Jennifer Melot. The authors would like to thank Sue Ramanathan for providing external review; Nicolina Demakos, Tina Dolbaia and Rodrigo Serrallonga for their efforts in tracking newly introduced legislation; and Lynne Weil, Catherine Aiken, James Dunham, Shelton Fitch, Alex Friedland and Adrienne Thompson for their suggestions on style and content.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8712973594665527}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nGrandmothers serve as primary care-givers for a significant number of South African children. Previous research has documented that South African grandmothers experience physical, financial, emotional and social adversity. However, less attention has been given to South African grandmothers' resilience, or their capacity to respond to the challenges associated with raising their grandchildren. Utilising Walsh's (2003; 2012) family resilience model, this qualitative study examined resilience and resilient processes among 75 Black South African grandmothers raising grandchildren. Grandmothers participated in structured interviews during a weekly visit to a local luncheon (social) club. Results indicated that the grandmothers perceived themselves as engaging in a number of resilient processes, including relying on their spirituality, accessing sources of instrumental support, and seeking emotional support and companionship from their grandchildren and larger communities. Grandmothers also believed that focusing on their grandchildren contributed to their sense of resilience. This involved maintaining a sense of responsibility to their grandchildren, having hope for their grandchildren's futures and finding enjoyment in the grandmother–grandchild relationship. The findings reveal that, by engaging in various resilient processes, South African grandmothers raising grandchildren perceive themselves and their families as having strategies they can utilise in order to successfully cope with adversity. Findings also highlight the need for prevention and intervention efforts designed to promote grandmothers' resilience, as well as the resilience of their grandchildren.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995770454406738}
+{"content": "Does a consistent mentor help a youth transition into a secure and independent adult life? To answer this, I have used a grounded theory methodology to research elements of the foster care system. Through academic research, I audited the landscape of mentoring within foster care and then helped in the designing of a framework for a foster youth mentoring service could look like and have researched the areas in which a mentor can benefit a youth. I have listened to and recorded the stories of three college students with lived foster care experience so that I could learn from those who have firsthand experience. After using these methods, the findings showed that a consistent mentor figure is a key factor in the transition into a secure and independent adult life.\n2021-04-13 12:10:54 2021-08-11 04:09:57 2 months ago", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9254848957061768}
+{"content": "After any significant learning experience we need a period of integration to embody the knowledge and transition to the next stage.\nSenses are like muscles: use them or lose them. Most of us overly rely on vision. This is a workout plan for your other senses.\nIt may seem counterintuitive, but here’s why quitting is the key to maintaining longevity in any practice.\nWriting is hard. This wisdom can help if you’re feeling challenges with writing or stuck articulating your thoughts and ideas.\nThis is my 1,500th blog post. It’s a BFD and I’m sharing why. Plus: unabashedly celebrating.\nWe may think we know what progress looks like, but we forget that we don’t control the process or the plan.\nThe full moon in Capricorn pulls focus on our long-term goals and what it takes to achieve them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9967645406723022}
+{"content": "The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released for consultation a discussion paper, accompanied by proposed amendments to relevant prudential standards and prudential practice guides (PPGs), on proposals to enhance the Basel II Framework in Australia.\nThe consultation package is a response to measures released in July 2009 by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to enhance the Basel II Framework by ensuring that the risks inherent in banks' portfolios relating to trading activities, securitisations and exposures to off-balance sheet vehicles are better reflected in minimum capital requirements, risk management practices and accompanying public disclosures.\nThe proposed changes to prudential standards outlined in APRA's discussion paper include:\nhigher capital requirements to capture the credit risk of complex trading activities and the introduction of a stressed value-at-risk (VaR) requirement; higher risk-weights for so-called 'resecuritisation' exposures to better reflect the risk inherent in these products, and increased credit conversion factors for short-term liquidity facilities provided to off-balance sheet conduits; guidance in relation to valuation practices and capture of off-balance sheet and securitisation activities; and increased disclosure requirements for securitisations and off-balance sheet exposures.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5819258093833923}
+{"content": "Launch | The Mosaic Approach: A Critical Minerals Supply Chain Report Overview\nThe United States faces a troubling scenario when it comes to the supply chain for critical minerals. Rapidly increasing demand, under-developed national resources, intense international competition, and years of neglect in this issue area place the U.S. at a distinct disadvantage vis-à-vis China in securing access to the metals and Rare Earth Elements that are vital for the energy transition and for geopolitical ambitions. For these reasons the Biden administration has included critical minerals in its review of U.S. supply chains and has called for increased stakeholder engagement.\nThe Wilson Center Supply Chain Initiative launches a paper that reflects the dialogue sustained by a high-level group of stakeholders in the summer of 2021 and argues that the United States must take a number of key steps to make the critical minerals supply chain more resilient. Join us for an engaging discussion of the challenges and opportunities concluded by this report.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5618454217910767}
+{"content": "The sodium chloride market is projected to showcase a moderate growth rate of 4.2% CAGR over the forecast period of 2021 – 2031 as per the analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI). The market will be driven by rising demand from various industries including chemicals, food and beverages, oil and gas, industrial, deicing, and water-treatment.\nGlobally, the chemical industry facilities have been the leading consumers of sodium chloride in recent years. In North America and Europe, de-icing and food & beverage industries have emerged as key end users of sodium chloride.\nWhile the market will grow at a steady rate over the next decade, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has left a detrimental effect. The pandemic is expected to affect consumer spending across various sectors such as food and FMCG.\nDownload a Sample Report with Table of Contents and Figures: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-11612\nFurthermore, industrial salt is economically viable as compared to natural salt, which is further catalyzing the growth of the industrial salt sector. Chlorine is used as a primary source for chlorine and sodium hydroxide production, as it is extensively available and inexpensive.\nGrowth in the commodity chemicals market is expected to drive the consumption of solid sodium chloride, which in turn is expected to fuel the demand in the coming years. As such, the annual growth rate of the sodium chloride market is slated to decline during 2020-21, but is poised for sharp recovery over the next financial year.\nKey Takeaways from Sodium Chloride Market Study Driven by application across diverse industries, the global sodium chloride market is expected to rise at 4.2% CAGR between 2021 and 2031. Expansion of the chemicals industry will create growth opportunities for the market. The chemical industry is likely to account for over 30% sales in the market by 2021. China is a leading market for sodium chloride and is expected to reach a valuation of over US$ 8.4 Bn in 2021, owing to expansion in the chemical industry and rising food applications. The U.S. will emerge as a key market, accounting for 80% sales in North America. The expansion of food processing sector will drive growth in the U.S. Germany is a leading market for sodium chloride in Europe. Its valuation is expected to surpass US$ 1.3 Bn in 2021, owing to its role as a production and processing hub in the region.\nsays an analyst of Future Market Insights. “Sodium chloride production is anticipated to contract during the COVID-19 pandemic. However increasing production in parts of Europe and APAC is expected to stabilize supply shortages. Moreover, positive growth trends in multiple end-use industries are expected to drive the growth of the market over the coming decade,” For any Queries Linked with the Report, Ask an [email protected] https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/ask-question/rep-gb-11612 Who is Winning?\nThe global sodium chloride market has been identified as a significantly fragmented market, with the large international players accounting for a limited share of the overall industry.\nMarket leaders are focusing on strengthening their product portfolio and expanding their market footprint through the acquisition of small-scale enterprises in the landscape.\nKey manufacturers in the sodium chloride market include but are not limited to Cargill Incorporated, Compass Minerals International, K+S AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, Wacker Chemie AG, Akzo Nobel N.V., Tata Chemicals Limited, Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, INEOS GROUP HOLDINGS S.A., Dampier Salt Limited, Hindustan Ltd, Aashirwadh, Annapurna, Saboo Sodium Chloro Ltd, Hindustan Salts Ltd, Nirma Ltd., Merck KGah, GHCL Ltd., VM Chemicals, and Anish Chemicals.\nMore Valuable Insights\nFuture Market Insights, a research and consulting firm has published a market research report on the Sodium Chloride market that contains global industry analysis of 2016–2020 and opportunity assessment for 2021–2031. The report provides in-depth analysis of the market through different segments, namely, type, end use, and region. The report also provides supply and demand trends, along with an overview of the parent market.\nWe Offer tailor-made Solutions to fit Your Requirements, Request [email protected] https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/customization-available/rep-gb-11612 Explore FMI’s Extensive Coverage on Chemicals and materials Domain\nHydro fluorocarbon market: The global hydro fluorocarbon market report by FMI gives an in-depth insight on the future expansion prospects, trends and challenges that market is likely to face in the upcoming decade. Key statistics regarding key segments have been presented across prominent geographies, along with a detailed assessment of the market’s competitive landscape.\nHydrotalcite market: The hydrotalcite market study published by FMI offers a comprehensive analysis and focused views on major trends expected to provide shape to future growth prospects. The report provides detailed analysis of the significant drivers, trends, challenges and opportunities prevailing for the forthcoming decade across key geographies along with competitive landscape of the upcoming decade.\nHydroxyapatite market: Future Market Insights gives a detailed segmentation on the global hydroxyapatite market with upcoming market trends, challenges and future growth dynamics across key geographies and prominent segments. The report provides a holistic approach, mapping the competitive landscape with detailed analysis on established players, new entrants, and opportunities likely to prevail across the 2021-2031 decade.\nAbout Future Market Insights (FMI)\nFuture Market Insights (FMI) is a leading provider of market intelligence and consulting services, serving clients in over 150 countries. FMI is headquartered in Dubai, and has delivery centers in the UK, U.S. and India. FMI’s latest market research reports and industry analysis help businesses navigate challenges and make critical decisions with confidence and clarity amidst breakneck competition. Our customized and syndicated market research reports deliver actionable insights that drive sustainable growth. A team of expert-led analysts at FMI continuously tracks emerging trends and events in a broad range of industries to ensure that our clients prepare for the evolving needs of their consumers.\nSee Campaign:https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sodium-chloride-market Contact Information:\nFuture Market Insights, 1602-6 Jumeirah Bay X2 Tower, Plot No: JLT-PH2-X2A, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates For Sales Enquiries: [email protected] For Media Enquiries: [email protected] Website: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8754819631576538}
+{"content": "https://cppcon.org/ https://github.com/CppCon/CppCon2020 --- Writing reliable and maintainable C++ software is hard. Designing such software at scale adds a new set of challenges. Large-scale systems require more than just a thorough understanding of the logical design concepts addressed in most popular texts. To be successful on an enterprise scale, developers must also address physical design, a dimension of software engineering that may be unfamiliar even to expert developers.\nAfter more than two decades in the making, Large-Scale C++, Volume I: Process and Architecture, is finally here. Drawing on his over 30 years of hands-on experience building massive, mission-critical enterprise systems, John Lakos, using select excerpts from this glisteningly new volume, elucidates the essential value of (and several techniques needed for) creating and growing hierarchical reusable software a.k.a. Software Capital as the foundation for developing C++ software at virtually unbounded scale. --- John Lakos, author of Large-Scale C++ Software Design, serves at Bloomberg LP in New York City as a senior architect and mentor for C++ Software Development world-wide. He is also an active voting member of the C++ Standards Committee’s Evolution Working Group. Previously, Dr. Lakos directed the design and development of infrastructure libraries for proprietary analytic financial applications at Bear Stearns. For 12 years prior, Dr. Lakos developed large frameworks and advanced ICCAD applications at Mentor Graphics, for which he holds multiple software patents. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Computer Science ('97) and an Sc.D. in Electrical Engineering ('89) from Columbia University. Dr. Lakos received his undergraduate degrees from MIT in Mathematics ('82) and Computer Science ('81). His next book, entitled Large-Scale C++—Volume I: Process and Architecture, is anticipated in 2019. --- Streamed & Edited by Digital Medium Ltd - events.digital-medium.co.uk [email protected]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8706774711608887}
+{"content": "AbstractThis paper explores the benefits of incorporating arts in second language (L2) learning from a Kantian approach. From a Kantian perspective, the use of arts in L2 learning enhances learners’ motivation and engagement in their language learning by focusing on learners’ subjective meanings, lowering the burden of cognition of employing categories for reasoning, lowering learners’ instrumentalism in their language learning through a sense of disinterestedness, allowing a free play between imagination and understanding, providing learners with a purposiveness of form which enhances learners’ cognitive capacity, allowing learners to achieve universal assent, and enhancing learners’ morality. The proposed pedagogical suggestions based on the above benefits are emphasizing the subjective meanings of learners, emphasizing the non-reasoning aspect in arts integration in L2 teaching, highlighting the internal rewards of artistic activities learners engaged in the language classroom, using poetry for the enhancement of imagination, using natural beauty and diverse arts forms, using interactivity, and using arts of different cultures and historical eras in L2 teaching.\nApplied Linguistics Review – de Gruyter\nPublished: Nov 26, 2020", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996704459190369}
+{"content": "After multiple directives, several high-profile money laundering scandals, and numerous policy papers, the evidence is clear – money laundering remains an undiminished threat within the EU.\nThe European Commission summarises the consequences as follows: criminals and terrorists have a sustained means to jeopardise public security, the incidence of money laundering damages the reputation of jurisdictions, resulting in the withdrawal of financial services, which in turn has negative effects on investment, and damages the EU internal market.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.736481249332428}
+{"content": "The medial amygdala (Me) has been implicated in various social behaviors that depend on chemosensory cues, but its precise role in discriminating and learning social odors is not known. Female golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) received electrolytic lesions of the Me or sham surgery and were tested for their ability to (a) discriminate between odors of individual males in a habituation-discrimination task, (b) show preferences for male over female odors in a Y maze, and (c) scent-mark in response to male and female odors. All females discriminated between scents of individual males. In contrast, Me lesions eliminated female preferences for male odors in a Y maze. Females with Me lesions also showed a substantial reduction in vaginal marking and virtually no flank marking in response to odors. Thus, the Me in female hamsters is critical for differential investigation of opposite-sex odors and for scent-marking behavior but is not involved in discrimination between odors of individuals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9299816489219666}
+{"content": "Spearheading the consumer goods industry’s action to reduce food loss and waste in own operations, members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Food Waste Coalition of Action are now publicly reporting on their food surplus and waste data in a harmonised approach. As part of the Coalition’s decisive objective to facilitate public reporting across leading initiatives in an aligned guidance with Champions 12.3, a harmonised reporting template was developed in collaboration with WRAP and WRI. The tool is available to all CGF members via the Data Capture Sheet, hosted on WRAP’s website, and has already been used by Ahold Delhaize, Grupo Bimbo, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Nestle, to name a few, as part of their reporting process.\nThe aim of the tool is to provide a user friendly-universal template to capture information and data for several different food loss and waste reduction initiatives, such as the CGF’s Food Waste Coalition of Action, in a format ready for publication on The Food Waste Atlas.\nTo develop the template WRAP, WRI and the CGF worked closely together over several weeks, producing several versions before arriving at the final universal template design, which reflects the subtle differences in global definitions and languages.\nIgnacio Gavilan, Sustainability Director, The Consumer Goods Forum, said, “\nMeasurement and reporting on food loss and waste is vital to tackle this issue, and the steps taken to develop this harmonised template will reduce the reporting burden for the industry. Before its creation, reporting was a complex and confusing feat, but now it has been significantly simplified.”\nYou can access the data capture sheet here, alongside a pre-recorded webinar which provides a detailed walkthrough of the tool.\nFor more details on the CGF’s work to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 and halve food loss per capita worldwide, visit www.tcgffoodwaste.com.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8311637043952942}
+{"content": "COVID-19 and energy sector development in Asia and the Pacific\nThis guidance note examines the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the energy sector in Asia and the Pacific and outlines key actions that stakeholders can take during the response and the recovery phases. While COVID-19 has resulted in severe global health and economic crises, it also presents an opportunity for a green, sustainable, and resilient recovery enabled by sustainable energy. The guidance note looks into how the energy sector is responding across the region and what more can be done. It also highlights how ADB’s support to the energy sector is helping its developing member countries recover from the pandemic and achieve sustainable development.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9672418236732483}
+{"content": "Abstract\nRegulatory T cells (Tregs) limit autoimmunity and immunopathology using a variety of suppressive mechanisms, but their roles during pathogen-directed immune responses remain unclear. Following herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) infection, mice lacking Tregs fail to control viral replication, pointing to a role for Tregs in facilitating productive immune responses. Using adoptive transfer of T-cell receptor transgenic CD4 T cells into Treg-sufficient or Treg-depleted mice prior to HSV-2 infection, we found that Tregs are required for timely accumulation of HSV-2-specific CD4 T cells within the infected tissues. Further, Tregs are critical for appropriate trafficking of dendritic cells (DCs) from the vaginal mucosa to the draining lymph nodes, which results in fully effective CD4 T-cell priming, activation, and ultimately migration to the infected tissues. Using CTLA-4 conditional knockout mice, we demonstrate that Tregs impact DC migration through a CTLA-4-mediated mechanism. Together, our data highlight the critical role of Tregs in proper potentiation of adaptive immune responses to microbial infection.\nBibliographical notePublisher Copyright:\n© 2016 Society for Mucosal Immunology.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6781755685806274}
+{"content": "This study empirically identifies factors which explain theattitude of individuals towards entrepreneurship, and how attitudestoward risk influence the likelihood of a person turning entrepreneur.The variable ‗fear of failing‘ serves as a proxy variable reflectingrisk aversion, as contained in the dataset compiled by the GlobalEntrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), through interviews of a sample of 2,007respondents from Pakistan, in 2010. Given that the dependent variable isof binary nature, the probit model is used to empirically determine asto how various demographic, and perceptual factors influence riskaversion among the country‘s citizens, particularly in the context ofstarting their own businesses. The results suggest that personallyknowing other entrepreneurs, who have launched a business in the pasttwo years is the most significant variable affecting risk attitudesamong Pakistanis; specifically, those who personally know entrepreneursare more likely to have a fear of failure, with marginal effects as highas 8 percent. Meanwhile, individuals who feel that society generallyapproves of entrepreneurship as a career choice are around 5 percentless likely to fear failure, though this is a weak correlation. A numberof other variables—which are reported in the literature to havesignificant correlation with risk attitudes in a global context—are notfound to be correlated at traditional significance level for Pakistan.In addition, the study does not reveal systematic differences in therisk attitude of individuals hailing from urban and rural areas, or atprovincial level. We suggest some preliminary implications based on thefindings, and also identify a potential avenue for follow-up research.JEL Classification: L26; M13; O53 Keywords: Entrepreneurship; EmergingEconomy; Risk Aversion", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8135660290718079}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2018; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\n2015\nJet Grouting is widely used in the global geotechnical market and is a well-known technology: notwithstanding, it does remain a state-of-the-art technique, a useful tool at the disposal of Geotechnical Engineers and Site Managers and there is still scope for improvement both in construction practice and design. This thesis focuses on two crucial themes required for quality control: (i) the diameter of the Jet Grouting elements and (ii) the achieved strength of its body. First, the method isdoi:10.25560/23836 fatcat:naqshpininhvvoddb3bnulyw64", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9761146903038025}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2020; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\n2012 Rheumatology Reports\nSymptomatic knee osteoarthritis, a prevalent progressively disabling disease affecting one or both knee joints requires extensive selfmanagement. Self-efficacy, a psychological attribute generally denoting one's perceived belief about their ability to successfully perform a particular behavior, including health behaviors, is a significant predictor of psychological well-being, adherence to prescribed treatments, and pain coping mechanisms in persons with various forms of chronic disease,doi:10.4081/rr.2012.e10 fatcat:7mmbandegbbmfpgwsudtshez7m", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9226874709129333}
+{"content": "The proportion of general practices with a high turnover rate has almost doubled in ten years, a new study has shown.\nAcademics from the University of Manchester examined GP turnover rates from 2007 to 2019. They found that most NHS regions saw a steady rise in turnover during this time, with the proportion of practices with a high turnover (10% to 40% within a year) rising from 14% in 2009 to 27% in 2019. However, the proportion of practices with very high turnover (above 40%) remained stable at around 8%.\nThe research, supported by the Health Foundation through the Efficiency Research Programme, has been published in\nBMJ Open.\nThe study used NHS data from all English general practices to assess changes in turnover, as high turnover is a marker of poor fiscal and organisational ‘health’. Turnover was defined as the number of GPs who leave a practice divided by the average of the number of GPs at the start and the number of GPs at the end of the year.\nTurnover comes with a range of associated costs, including the approximate cost of £250,000 to fully train a GP, the rehiring process, and the length of time a GP needs to familiarise themselves with the processes and needs of a new practice.\nMajor regional differences\nIn the study, the researchers noted high regional variability in mean turnover rates in 2007 and in their changes over time. Practices in the (former) NHS West Midlands Strategic Health Authority reported the largest increase and the highest levels in 2019 (from 6% to 12%). They also found that practices in the most deprived areas had higher turnover rates than practices in the least deprived areas, even when accounting for differences across NHS regions.\nThese socioeconomic findings follow a recent study from the University of Cambridge that found that there was continual shortages of GPs in disadvantaged areas in England. The study findings showed clear local-level inequalities in GP distribution in areas such as West, North and East Cumbria, Humber, Coast and Vale, and Coventry and Warwickshire STP (Sustainability and Transformation Plan) areas. The Cambridge researchers suggested that this uneven distribution could be due to a number of reasons, including the opening and closing of practices in such areas.\nCommenting on the significant findings from their study, the University of Manchester researchers warned that the rates are worrying.\nCo-author Professor Evan Kontopantelis, from The University of Manchester, said: “We already know the GP workforce in England is going through a major crisis. Rates of early retirement are increasing, as are intentions to reduce hours of working or leave their practice in the near future.\n“Though in 2015 the government promised 5,000 more doctors in primary care by 2020, the number of full-time equivalent GPs per 1000 patients continues to decline.\n“Quantifying GP turnover and understanding how it is distributed is fundamental to addressing challenges for the national health service, and for ensuring that quality and continuity of care are available to patients.\n“We reveal worrying trends in GP turnover. High levels may affect the ability to deliver primary care services; and undermine continuity of care which in turn may affect the quality of patient care. And healthcare received from multiple GPs can lead to conflicting therapeutic treatments and fragmented care.\n“Differential turnover across practices and regions could also lead to a maldistribution of GPs, exacerbating retention problems and health inequalities.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7260475158691406}
+{"content": "Hebrew\nA majority of minors continue to report being shown, or made to sign, documentation written in Hebrew at the conclusion of their interrogation. Some children refuse to sign the documentation, others sign following an oral translation provided by the interrogator, whilst others sign with no understanding whatsoever. MCW is not aware of any case in which the military courts have dismissed proceedings due to foreign language documentation.\nMany interrogations conducted by the Israeli police in the West Bank are audio recorded. This is mainly due to the fact that few Israeli police can write in Arabic. The investigations are conducted in Arabic and written in Hebrew. The accused person is then asked to sign the document written in Hebrew. Defence lawyers report that most of the time there are significant differences between the audio recordings and the statements written in Hebrew. Further, because most military court judges do not speak Arabic, they rely on the signed statements written in Hebrew.\nIn February 2013, UNICEF\nrecommended that all confessions written in Hebrew and signed or adopted by a Palestinian child should be rejected as evidence by the military courts.\nIn response to UNICEF’s recommendation, the Military Prosecutor explained\nthat, if a defendant would claim a confession was elicited as a result of misconduct by the investigative authorities, the Military Court is required to hold a special session (voir dire) in order to determine the admissibility of the confession given during the interrogation. However, this rarely occurs as it is generally quicker for a minor to accept a plea bargain than to challenge the system whilst detained on remand.\nAdditional cases\nH.H.I.Z. - May 2021\nM.M.A.Z. - April 2021\nM.M.A.S. - March 2021\nT.Z.A.A. - February 2021\nI.A.S.L. - Februrary 2021\nO.O.M.H. January 2021\nH.M.H.H. - January 2021\nA.N.H.H. - January 2021\nM.A.A.N. - January 2021\nA.K.M.K. - November 2020", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9483909606933594}
+{"content": "Announcement\nWelcome, visitor, to our overhauled website! We've been steadily undergoing the process of transforming our website for over a year now, and we are pleased to announce that the process is nearly complete. There may still be some kinks and bugs here and there, so we thank you in advance for your patience as we iron them out. Otherwise, thanks for stopping by! We hope you enjoy the new website. ...\nBy: Sofia Getzin\nEducation for sustainable development (ESD) is the educational stream of the sustainability discourse. One rather critical component of ESD has a lot in common with the degrowth discourse. Nevertheless, ESD has blind spots that prevent it from effectively contributing to socio-ecological transformations. Key points from the degrowth discourse could help making a degrowth-informed ESD an active part of positive socio-ecological transformations.\nAnnouncement\nWe are open to different formats, such as regional, online, partially online or thematic conferences. In the midst of intensifying environmental and socio-economic crises reinforced by the current coronavirus pandemic, the deepening and broadening of the degrowth thought and practice is more relevant than ever. In this open call, we invite expressions of interest from parties who wish to orga...\nDegrowthers have recently seemed to find a lot of inspiration in Erik Olin Wright’s framework of political strategies for transformations beyond capitalism. In this blog post, we wish to highlight some crucial insufficiencies of Wright’s framework in relation to degrowth transformations, and propose some adaptations which can enhance its utility for further strategy discussions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9133658409118652}
+{"content": "ograms that provide immediate assistance for individuals who are having suicidal feelings with the objective of helping them explore alternatives to self-harm or self-destruction. Included are local, accredited hotlines, regional and province-wide programs, programs offered by local nonprofit organizations and the national suicide prevention hotline. Suicide prevention workers establish and maintain contact with the individual while identifying and clarifying the focal problem, evaluate the suicidal potential, assess the individual's strengths and resources, and mobilize available resources including paramedic or police intervention and emergency psychiatric care as needed. These programs can also help individuals who are worried about the potentially suicidal behaviour of another with the objective of helping them identify warning signs and provide options for seeking further help. Hotline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9793835878372192}
+{"content": "If you owe the IRS money, it can be a stressful ordeal. The IRS can be aggressive in its collection efforts, and the penalties, fines, and interest you face with an unpaid balance can be overwhelming. An unpaid balance with the IRS can quickly spiral out of control. If you receive a CP504 Notice from the IRS, there are some immediate things you should do, and a few you shouldn't, to avoid further complications. In this post, we'll discuss some dos and don'ts related to a CP504 Notice.\nWhat is a CP504 Notice?\nA CP504 is a notice from the IRS that you have an unpaid balance. Please don't ignore this notice because it also serves as your Notice of the IRS's Intent to Levy. If you don't pay the balance immediately, the IRS can levy your bank accounts and your paycheck. They can also seize your property or any right you have to property, like your state income tax due, and revoke your passport. A CP504 is also notice that the IRS will begin looking for other assets it can levy or seize.\nWhat Should I Do When I Receive a CP504 Notice?\nWhen you receive a CP504, the IRS hasn't yet levied your property or income. But you need to act right away. You have several options, including:\nPay the amount due right away if you can, Call the IRS and set up a payment plan, File a suit in federal Tax Court, and Contact a tax professional to discuss your options. What Should I Avoid When I Receive a CP504 Notice?\nDon't ignore the CP504 Notice when you receive it. This matter will not go away, and the IRS will begin aggressively seizing your property, assets, bank accounts, and pay. If you haven't already, you should contact an experienced tax professional immediately.\nHire an Experienced Tax Attorney\nIf you've received a notice from the IRS, it's time to bring in an experienced tax professional. You need skilled tax guidance and advice as soon as possible. If you need help, call Senior Partner, Tax Controversy Attorney, and former IRS attorney Brandon A. Keim at (602) 200-7399 or contact him online to discuss your options.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8348085284233093}
+{"content": "Abstract\nCare is double-edged and paradoxical, inspiring a vast range of strong feelings in both care-givers and care-recipients. This article draws on ideas about psychotherapeutic relationships to offer a theorisation of the complex emotional and power dynamics and imaginative geographies of care. Examining the humanistic approach developed by Carl Rogers as well as the psychoanalytic tradition, I advance an interpretation of psychotherapeutic practices that foregrounds the fundamental importance of the emotional and power-inflected relationship between practitioners and those with whom they work. I show how different traditions offer conceptualisations of the shape of therapeutic relationships that are highly relevant to consideration of the emotional and power dynamics of giving and receiving care. Against this background I discuss current debates about care, emotions and power, drawing especially on feminist and disability perspectives and arguing that psychotherapeutic approaches offer a powerful lens through which to understand the emotional and power dynamics of caring relationships. I conclude by emphasising how this theorisation helps to illuminate ubiquitous features of women's care work.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7346081137657166}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely and disproportionately affect Black peoples’ financial well-being and health. Federal, state, and local eviction moratoriums can help mitigate racial disparities by supporting Black renters and other tenants of color. But landlords may not always comply with eviction moratoriums or may issue more informal threats of eviction—and renters are often unaware of their legal protections. In the District of Columbia, estimates suggest that around half of Black renters facing financial hardship believe they will be evicted despite the city’s relatively strong eviction moratorium. We explored why perceptions of eviction threat are commonly held by Black renters and other renters of color in Washington, DC, and how the local eviction moratorium has affected their perceptions of housing security. We recommend that local policymakers implement new methods to reach insular communities, extend financial assistance, and expand mediation services, all through a trauma-informed lens.\nTo understand tenants’ perceptions, we conducted interviews with four DC-area organizations working in tenant advocacy: Bread for the City, Housing Counseling Services, the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, and the Office of the Tenant Advocate. Most of the organizations’ clients were Black and other tenants of color. We supplemented our interviews with sources from the literature.\nInformal Eviction Threats Allow Landlords to Circumvent Formal Protections\nNationally and in DC, landlords sometimes respond to renters’ late payments by threatening, but not following through with, eviction proceedings. Some landlords take extreme steps to collect as much rent from their tenants as possible and to avoid vacancies. Interviewees shared stories of landlords using illegal methods of eviction, including harassment or locking people out of their homes. And landlords sometimes stoke fear and confusion and contribute to tenants’ disbelief or distrust in their protections under the moratorium.\nTenants Do Not Trust Legal Protections or the Litigation Process\nMany tenants who seek support from our interviewees do not trust the moratorium to protect them from eviction, nor do they trust the court system to uphold their rights. This undercurrent of distrust may be partially related to difficulties accessing clear information about the protections but extend to a broader distrust of the litigation process. The advocates with whom we spoke are also concerned about the lasting impact of DC’s court practices in eviction cases.\nTenants Face Impediments to Accessing Information and Assistance\nAccording to several of our interviewees, many tenants are generally aware of the eviction moratorium, but they are not always knowledgeable about the specific protections. Interviewees repeatedly noted that a lack of internet access likely explains many tenants’ unfamiliarity with the details of the moratorium. Public messaging about the moratorium also might not reach renters who do not speak English. Additionally, tenant advocacy organizations were not always easy to access or equipped to respond to the high volume of demand during the pandemic.\nRecommendations\nThe following recommendations can help local leaders and advocates protect tenants facing the threat of eviction.\nLaunch a campaign that helps tenants devise a plan for catching up on rent and securing advocacy resources when they cannot.A campaign of priming messages can give renters behind on rent actionable information to mitigate their financial shortfall and avert an eviction. Extend long-term support for financial and rental assistance programs that help renters get back on their feet.As protections for renters end, emergency rental assistance funds will be vital for keeping tenants in their homes. Expand programs that require landlords and tenants to meet with a mediator.Requiring a mediation session before hearing an eviction case could avert some eviction filings and shrink court dockets. Support comprehensive eviction diversion programs to address the constellation of challenges that tenants face.Policymakers should consider integrating other support mechanisms into eviction diversion programs, including tenants’ automatic enrollment in support programs. Use approaches that are not technology-based to promote awareness of resources for eviction mitigation.Policymakers should also find alternative ways to share information about eviction resources, such as disseminating messages to cultural centers and tenants’ association meetings. Incorporate trauma-informed protections that address the emotional and social impact of the eviction.Trauma-informed protections, such as using case managers to guide tenants through the evictions process, can help mitigate the emotional, social, and health crisis for tenants facing the eviction process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8952596783638}
+{"content": "Edelweiss Tokyo Life with comprehensive insurance to ensure financial security 5 August 2021\nThe plan offers a cover till 100 years of age, allowing individuals to leave behind a legacy to their loved ones.\nEdelweiss Tokio Life Insurance announced the launch of Total Protect Plus, a comprehensive protection plan that offers additional optional benefits to meet goal-linked financial requirements.\nCommenting on the new product, Subhrajit Mukhopadhyay, executive director, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance said, \"Over the last decade, there has been a growing clamour for insurance solutions that are all-encompassing and comprehensive in securing financial risks. The pandemic has brought this need into the spotlight. With Total Protect Plus, we hope to provide an inclusive solution to manage customers' risk and addresses financial needs for all their goals.\"\nAmong its standout optional offerings are Child's Future Protect and Live Long benefits. Through Child's Future Protect benefit, a parent can opt for an enhanced cover during their child's growing years to ensure their aspirations are uncompromised. In case the insured parent dies before the child turns 25 years of age, an additional payout is made to the nominee.\nThrough the Live Long benefit, which is a survival benefit, this plan not only offers you protection, but also an income benefit that begins during your non-working years. An individual can choose either 60 years or 65 years as the commencement age, following which they receive an income equal to a certain percentage of the base sum assured.\n\"There is a higher awareness now for goal-based financial planning, wherein retirement and pure protection occupy a bigger mind space among customers. When designing products, our endeavour is to offer the best value proposition that addresses the existing need gap, be it in terms of a new product or the way existing solutions are offered in the marketspace,\" Mukhopadhyay added.\nKey factors of the Total Protect Plus protection plan :\n- Offers a cover till 100 years of age, allowing individuals to leave behind a legacy to their loved ones\n- An optional Better Half Benefit, which offers a cover to your spouse post your death\n- An optional Return of Premium benefit which allows you to get 100% of total paid premiums back when the policy matures\n- Offers the option of either Regular Pay, or Limited Pay of premiums for 5 / 7/ 10/ 15/ 20 years\n- Offers 6% discount on first-year premium if medicals completed within 7 days of purchase", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5241568088531494}
+{"content": "Cyberattacks have, unfortunately, become commonplace and only show signs of increasing. As demonstrated by the recent Colonial Pipeline and JBS attacks, ransomware attacks, in particular, are increasing (in terms of both frequency and cost). Therefore, cyber insurance must be part of companies’ cybersecurity and risk management practices–and companies must ensure that their policies are tailored and negotiated to their risks and needs. Here are a few things to consider:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.841484785079956}
+{"content": "Home Financing Library Analyze Your Savings\nCheck the market closely to determine the available rates and costs associated with refinancing. These costs can include items such as an appraisal and other various fees and points. Then determine what your new payment would be if you refinanced. You can estimate how long it will take to recover the costs of refinancing by dividing your closing costs by the difference between your new and old payments (your monthly savings). However, the ultimate amount you may save depends on many factors, including your total refinancing costs, whether you sell your home in the near future, and any impact to your taxes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9941981434822083}
+{"content": "“I cannot praise the author enough for rising to the challenge of providing students with an accessible trip through time to show the emergence of the one-party South and how the South evolved over time.” —Keith Lee, Georgia College Taking a hard look at the changing demographics in the American South, The Dynamics of Southern Politics discusses how this region remains exceptional while also addressing how that exceptionalism is eroding. Author Seth McKee tells a historically rich story going back to the end of the Civil War, tracks electoral changes to the present, and explores some of the most significant components contributing to partisan change. Supported by a host of detailed tables and figures, this book pairs a strong historical foundation with an in-depth analysis of the contemporary region.\nChapter 3: Democratic Past Democratic Past\nFrom the turn of the century until 1948, rarely was there a political disturbance that generated any formidable challenge to the Solid South. For almost half a century, Democratic dominance below the Mason-Dixon Line was practically absolute. Nonetheless, various developments emerged that would ...\nLoading...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.629746675491333}
+{"content": "NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, lipocalin-2, sidero- calin) is a novel biomarker for diagnosing acute kidney injury (AKI). Under normal conditions NGAL levels are low in urine and plasma Still, they rise sharply from basal levels in response to kidney injury to reach diagnostic levels within a very short time - as much as 24 hours or more before any significant rise in serum creatinine.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5106894969940186}
+{"content": "The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority will host the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh in 2022 under the title \"Rethinking the Global Cyber Order.\"\nUnder the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the forum will be held on February 1 and 2.\nIt will host prominent speakers to address the meeting, which will be attended by key decision and policymakers, executives, and experts representing a range of international companies, organizations, government sectors, and NGOs. The forum will also host top tech companies.\nThe forum aims to push knowledge boundaries on core cybersecurity topics, boost investment, build on existing foundations for global cooperation in cyberspace, and enhance socioeconomic change.\nIt covers a range of important topics relating to cybersecurity, as discussions and sessions will cover sub-themes including the evolving international order in cyberspace, current and future cybersecurity threats, and emerging technologies to combat them, human dimensions of cybersecurity in the future, leveraging market forces and economic incentives and strengthening human-centric cybersecurity.\nThe first edition of the forum was held virtually in February 2020, during the Kingdom's presidency of G20.\nDuring the forum, it was announced that Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, adopted two international initiatives: \"The Child Protection in cyberspace\" and the \"Women's Empowerment in Cybersecurity.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9754000902175903}
+{"content": "One of the salient challenges of sustainability is the Tragedy of the Commons, where individuals acting independently and rationally deplete a common resource despite their understanding that it is not in the group's long term best interest to do so. Hardin presents this dilemma as nearly intractable and solvable only by drastic, government-mandated social reforms, while Ostrom's empirical work demonstrates that community-scale collaboration can circumvent tragedy without any elaborate outside intervention. Though more optimistic, Ostrom's work provides scant insight into larger-scale dilemmas such as climate change. Consequently, it remains unclear if the sustainable management of global resources is possible without significant government mediation. To investigate, we conducted two game theoretic experiments that challenged students in different countries to collaborate digitally and manage a hypothetical common resource. One experiment involved students attending Arizona State University and the Rochester Institute of Technology in the US and Mountains of the Moon University in Uganda, while the other included students at Arizona State and the Management Development Institute in India. In both experiments, students were randomly assigned to one of three production roles: Luxury, Intermediate, and Subsistence. Students then made individual decisions about how many units of goods they wished to produce up to a set maximum per production class. Luxury players gain the most profit (i.e. grade points) per unit produced, but they also emit the most externalities, or social costs, which directly subtract from the profit of everybody else in the game; Intermediate players produce a medium amount of profit and externalities per unit, and Subsistence players produce a low amount of profit and externalities per unit. Variables influencing and/or inhibiting collaboration were studied using pre- and post-game surveys. This research sought to answer three questions: 1) Are international groups capable of self-organizing in a way that promotes sustainable resource management?, 2) What are the key factors that inhibit or foster collective action among international groups?, and 3) How well do Hardin's theories and Ostrom's empirical models predict the observed behavior of students in the game? The results of gameplay suggest that international cooperation is possible, though likely sub-optimal. Statistical analysis of survey data revealed that heterogeneity and levels of trust significantly influenced game behavior. Specific traits of heterogeneity among students found to be significant were income, education, assigned production role, number of people in one's household, college class, college major, and military service. Additionally, it was found that Ostrom's collective action framework was a better predictor of game outcome than Hardin's theories. Overall, this research lends credence to the plausibility of international cooperation in tragedy of the commons scenarios such as climate change, though much work remains to be done.\nContributors\nCreated\n2014-12", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5076107978820801}
+{"content": "HomeCVPublicationsPresentationsSkillsGrantsContactLightDarkAutomatic2Age Effects on Clinical and Neurocognitive Risk Factors for Suicide Attempt in Depression— Findings from the AFSP Lifespan studyBackground:Studies of risk factors for suicidal behavior are typically restricted to narrow age ranges, making it difficult to …Buerke,Galfalvy,Keilp,Sheftall,Burke,Bridge,Mann,SzántóDOIA lifetime of challenges: Real-life decision outcomes in early-and late-onset suicide attemptersBackground:People who have attempted suicide display suboptimal decision-making in the lab. Yet, it remains unclear whether these …Perry,Buerke,Szücs,Allen,Bruine de Bruin,Szántó,DombrovskiPDFDOICan feedback, correct, and incorrect worked examples improve numerical magnitude estimation precision?Fitzsimmons,Morehead,Thompson,Buerke,DunloskyDOIWho uses more strategies? Linking mathematics anxiety to adults’ strategy variability and performance on fraction magnitude tasks.Sidney,Thalluri,Buerke,ThompsonDOICite×CopyDownload", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9932996034622192}
+{"content": "While the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation & Regional Affiliates (PACF) is best known for partnering with local citizens to build permanent long-term charitable funds for the betterment our region, the PACF is also flexible and uniquely positioned to serve as a strong community partner in emergencies. When the Governor's \"Stay at Home\" order became effective for West Virginians on March 24, the PACF's Board of Directors quickly made provisions for its existing Hunger Fund and Safety Net Fund to serve as emergency need funds for COVID-19 relief. Despite low virus infection rates in our region, unemployment soared and the financial future for many area families was suddenly put in jeopardy.\nThe PACF's leaders immediately began working with the area's nonprofit community and other local funding organizations to determine how best to allocate resources among local needs and to raise additional funds to address community concerns. With the PACF's commitment to grant 100% of the proceeds raised back into the region, generous local citizens and area corporations responded with donations to boost the PACF's Hunger and Safety Net Funds.\nThe PACF recently awarded $101,570 in its fourth round of COVID-19 pandemic response grants, bringing the total awarded to date to more than $263,868, a total which includes many PACF Donor Advised Fund grants. Several of the recent grants were awarded through partnership with the Sisters Health Foundation (noted with an *). Agencies that received funding during the PACF's fourth round of grants include:\nBoys and Girls Club of Parkersburg - $6,750 for operating support to address revenue loss and to assist with re-opening of summer programs for children and youth.* Calvary United Methodist Church - $1,000 to purchase food to stock their food pantry, awarded in partnership with Star Plastics. Camden Clark Medical Center - $5,000 to help purchase a Xenex Ultra-Violet disinfection system. Children's Home Society of Parkersburg - $7,500 of operating support to address increased demand for services and loss of fundraising revenue for their programs that address child welfare (foster care, adoption and emergency shelter services). * Circles Campaign of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Inc. - $5,000 for operating support to address fundraising event revenue loss and to ensure the continuation of programs designed to help families transition out of poverty and $700 to provide food assistance to families in need. * Colonial House - $1,000 to purchase tablets to enable seniors to access information and communicate with families and to purchase art therapy supplies. Community Resources - $10,000 to support program to provide rent and mortgage assistance to individuals impacted by COVID-19. * Epworth United Methodist Church - $700 to support its food pantry, awarded in partnership with Star Plastics. Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley - $7,500 of operating support to continue its work of providing safe housing and address revenue loss due to temporary closure of its ReStore. * No Hunger Food Pantry - $1,700 for food pantry support awarded in partnership with the Star Plastics. Normantown Historical Community Center - $500 to stock its Gilmer County food pantry to meet increased demand. Racine United Methodist Church - $200 to aid its food pantry, awarded in partnership with Star Plastics. Recovery Point - $4,200 to assist with increased costs of hygiene products and cleaning services due to COVID-19. * Roane County Committee on Aging Inc. - $3,420 for operating support to sustain satellite centers in Reedy and Amma, WV. * Rural Action - $2,500 to support social enterprises and local businesses as they re-start and/or adapt to safe operations due to COVID-19 impact. Salvation Army of Washington County - $200 to its food pantry, awarded in partnership with Star Plastics. SW Resources - $7,500 of operating support to continue vocational rehabilitation and employment services to individuals with disabilities, meet increased demand for cleaning services, and address revenue loss. * The Council of Senior Citizens of Gilmer County, Inc. - $7,500 in operating support to address increased demand for home meal deliveries and loss of revenue from canceled fundraising events. The Salvation Army of Parkersburg - $5,000 of operating support to address basic needs (food and shelter), provide emergency aid and address revenue loss from the temporary closing of the Family Store. * Voices of Children - CASA - $4,000 of operating support to address increased demand for services for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. * Westbrook - $10,000 to purchase of Naloxone to be distributed to regional Quick Response Teams and via Westbrook's Peer Expansion Program to address the increase in overdoses during the COVID 19 pandemic. * Williamstown Welfare League - $200 to stock its food pantry, awarded in partnership with Star Plastics. Wirt County Committee on Aging & Family Services - $2,500 in operating support for senior nutrition programs. * Wirt County Ministerial Alliance - $2,000 to purchase food for the Hope Shop Food Pantry to meet increased demand. Wood County Society - $5,000 in operating support to address loss of revenue and support the reopening of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. *\nThe PACF is actively contacting nonprofits to assess COVID-19 impact on their communities and identifying ways to respond to these needs. Agencies seeking assistance should contact the PACF at 304-428-4438 or by email to Marian Clowes.\nDonations to support the PACF's Hunger Fund and Safety Net Fund are tax-deductible. To learn more about these funds and the work that the Foundation is doing to address COVID-19 in our region, visit www.pacfwv.com/COVID19.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5562254786491394}
+{"content": "It appears that, in the same way some Eastern European countries are comprised of disparate ethnic groups, there's multiple ethnic groups in the contested area of Somalia. One of the points of contention is over water (a Kebele is something akin to a state within Somalia)\nThe area around the Afar-Somali Regions border experiences frequent violent conflict due to long-running disputes over contested territory. Conflict is centered around three Kebeles inhabited by ethnic Somalis from the Issa Clan. These three Kebeles are located in Afar’s Zones 1 and 3 and Somali’s Sitti Zone. The areas include Adaytu Kebele of Mille Woreda, Undufo Kebele in Gewane Woreda, and Gedamaytu Kebele in Amibara Woreda.\nEthnic Somalis who inhabit the contested territory want to join the neighboring Somali regional state in Ethiopia, an action that the Afar regional authorities strongly oppose. The disputed areas have important resources, including the Awash river and the highway and railway between Addis Ababa and Djibouti. Violent conflict over these resources has increased since 2018, with major clashes occurring in the context of heightened political tensions during the run-up toward the national elections in 2021.\nThe current conflict has been over the allocation of polling places in the 2021 elections. Originally the Somalis were favored by the new polling places, but Afar objected. The new polling places were set to be canceled, but the Somalis running the Kebele stated they needed the new polling places to participate, which is what sparked the current violence.\nCurrent fighting between the two regional states was reignited after the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) listed 30 polling stations in these three areas under the Somali regional state. When the Afar regional state disputed this decision, NEBE decided to cancel the disputed 30 polling stations and instead advised residents in the contested areas to register and vote in neighboring Kebeles (NEBE, 24 March 2021). The Somali regional government rejected NEBE’s decision and warned of the “difficulties of participating in the upcoming election” if these polling stations remain closed.\nThis is threatening the stability of the main government\nYet the violence has intensified just as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government is trying to assert control over Tigray - underscoring how the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize winner is struggling to keep the country together. The election is regarded as a litmus test for the country’s fragile unity, challenged by many newly resurgent regional and ethnically based parties.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7880477905273438}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2017; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\n2010 Pesquisa Operacional\nThis paper presents an organizational analysis methodology aimed at knowledge capitalization with a view to improving business processes. Based on a real problem in a large electric sector firm, this methodology is applied to managing the transport of indivisible exceptional cargo (IEC). In the firm in question, intellectual capital is a critical asset for service performance and is fundamental for achieving business excellence. Applied to the firm's transport management process, the approachdoi:10.1590/s0101-74382010000200004 fatcat:u7ycf4fvrjgwheidlrybpzxi2q", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6111267805099487}
+{"content": "Spiritual Stumbling Blocks: Unforgiveness (Part 4 of 6)“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” —Ephesians 4:30-32\nI heard about a person who carried around a notebook in which they kept a record of the wrongs ever done to him. Presumably, they had been hurt frequently and deeply. Choosing to hold onto unforgiveness could never heal the hurt in this person’s life. Moreover, it no doubt hampered his spiritual growth.\nAs Jesus hung on the cross, He asked God to forgive the same people who had rejected and crucified Him! God has forgiven you and me of our wrongdoing. In the Ephesian passage, God commands believers to forgive others, just as He has forgiven us through Jesus Christ.\nAdmittedly, forgiving others is difficult. The deeper the hurt, the more difficult it is to forgive. However, forgiveness frees us from bondage, promotes spiritual growth and improves our intimacy with God. Who do you need to forgive today?\nA Prayer for Overcoming Unforgiveness\nDear God, I have been hurt in so many ways and have found it difficult to forgive others, especially those who have hurt me repeatedly. Please heal me of my hurt, and give me the power to forgive them, not because they deserve it, but because I want to be healed. Help me to live a life free from bitterness, anger and resentment. In the name of Jesus, Amen.\n“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner is you.”\n—Lewis B. Smedes\nFor Further Reflection\nTake some time to pray after reading each of the following passages and ask God to use it to set you free from unforgiveness. You can verbally communicate your forgiveness to those who have hurt you, write a letter or send a text. You can also ask a mentor or friend to help you walk through the steps.\nColossians 3:12-14 Matthew 6:5-15 Mark 11:22-25 Matthew 18:21-35 Psalm 130:1-8 Steps to Salvation\nThe Bible states that God loves you and cares for you as a person (John 3:16). Humankind has been separated from God by sin (Romans 3:23). God sent His Son as a provision for our salvation through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross and His resurrection from the dead (Romans 5:8). Doing good deeds is not enough (Ephesians 2:8-9), but receiving the free gift of salvation is (John 1:12).\nYou can invite Jesus Christ into your life right now by praying something like the following:\nDear God, I know I am a sinner. I need Your forgiveness and grace. I believe that Christ paid the penalty for my sin, and He died in my place, and He rose from the dead. I invite Jesus Christ to come into my life as Savior. Thank You for saving me from my sin and making me Your child. Help me to grow and learn how to serve You. Amen.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7130589485168457}
+{"content": "A recipe does not a cake make\nPosted February 19, 2019on:\nA quick definition of praxis might be theory enacted in practice or theory-informed practice.\nWe need praxis in teaching and instructional design. For this to happen, practitioners would have to be aware of theories that undergird practice, stay up to date with changes, and pursue relevant professional development.\nBut all these are not enough.\nAs the image embedded in the tweet above illustrates, knowledge of theory does not guarantee effective practice. Even a good model to follow is not sufficient. A recipe does not a cake make.\nSo a missing element in my superficial definition of praxis might now include the need to learn quickly and effectively from mistakes. This applies as much to facilitating learning as to cake-making.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9059174060821533}
+{"content": "The paraventricular thalamic nucleus (PVT) receives dense noradrenergic input, but little is known about α2 adrenoceptors (ARs) in this nucleus. We have investigated effects of the agonist α-methyl-norepinephrine (m-NE) on PVT neurons in vitro. Based on their physiological and morphological characteristics, three distinct classes of PVT neurons have been identified. The first class exhibits membrane hyperpolarization on stimulation with m-NE (0.05–25 µM). This hyperpolarizing effect is observed in the presence of tetrodotoxin (TTX; 0.5–1 µM), blocked by yohimbine (1 µM) and mimicked by clonidine (10 µM), which indicates that it is mediated by postsynaptic α2 ARs. Further experiments indicate that it is mediated through an increase in G protein-coupled K+ conductance. In a second class of neurons, m-NE (0.05–25 µM) induces a slow membrane depolarization that is mimicked by phenylephrine (5 µM) and blocked by prazosin (75 nM), which indicates the involvement of α1 ARs. The third class of neurons is insensitive to m-NE (5–25 µM), and has a lower input resistance and a larger dendritic tree compared to the two other classes. The three types of neurons differ in their resting properties, and their firing patterns are changed by m-NE. These findings indicate anatomical and functional specialization of PVT neurons.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5136677622795105}
+{"content": "They Broke into the Jewelry Store! Sarah Pachter\nBefore I was born, my mother prayed daily that my father would not have to work on Shabbat. She longed to observe it properly and attend synagogue weekly. She prayed for over ten years, with no success. Finally, little by little, their lifestyle changed, and today they are observant. All of their children and grandchildren observe Shabbat, as well.\nRabbi Yoel Gold shares an incredible story illustrating the significance of observing Shabbat.\nIsaac and Albert Falchi were brothers who co-owned a jewelry store. One Friday night, their families were enjoying a meal together. While Isaac was making\nKiddush, the phone rang. It was AGT, the security company. They left the following message:\n“There was a zone three break in at your jewelry store!”\nIsaac and Albert looked at each other in disbelief. Zone three was where the safe was kept!\nTheir entire livelihood was at stake. The safe contained one million dollars’ worth of jewelry. If someone accessed the safe, their business was ruined.\nThey each asked the other, “What’s our plan?”\nFinally, Albert said, “Isaac, Shabbat is Shabbat! There is no plan. If we have to, we will give all the money to Hashem. I’m not going anywhere.”\nThe phone continued ringing throughout the night. Isaac and Albert were distraught, but reminded themselves, “Shabbat is Shabbat.”\nDetermined to maintain serenity, they kept to their Shabbat routine. Motzei Shabbat, Isaac and Albert drove down to the store together.\nThe gate and locks were closed and seemed as though they had not been tampered with. Externally, everything looked fine.\nIsaad said, “Albert, I’m going inside, say\nshir hamaalot.”\nInside, the whole store was in shambles, with chunks of glass and empty showcase boxes strewn everywhere.\nIsaac thought,\nThe most important thing is the safe, where the gold and diamonds are kept.\nWith shaking hands, he tried to open the lock. It took several minutes as he fumbled over the combination. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that nothing was stolen.\nThe situation was mysterious. The outside gate was untouched, yet the store was clearly robbed. They had no idea how the thieves got in or out.\nA nearby policeman noticed them outside. Albert explained the situation, and asked for his help.\nThe police spent a few minutes inside and then emerged, saying, “If the alarm company called you last night, why are you only here now?”\nIsaac explained, “Last night was our Shabbat, a holy day. We wouldn’t come even for a trillion dollars. Shabbat is Shabbat.”\nThe police officer was surprised and said, “Your G-d, your Shabbat, has saved your life.”\nConfused, the two brothers asked, “What do you mean?”\nThe policeman explained that he had seen this type of break-in before. The thieves climbed onto the roof of the building and entered the store through the vent, which activates the alarm. Then, they wait for the owners to arrive and open the safe. When the safe is open, the robbers jump the owners, kill them, and then steal everything inside. He concluded, “They were probably waiting for you the entire night. If you had come then, they would have ended your lives and emptied the safe.”\nThe Torah commands us to guard Shabbat. During\nKiddush, we recite the words, veshamru bnei yisrael et hashabbat–and the nation of Israel guards Shabbat . Ironically, the Falchi brothers were reciting Kiddush when the initial call from AGT came through.\nThe Jewish people have kept Shabbat for thousands of years, despite all types of challenges and rampant Anti-Semitism. However, as the Ahad Ha’am once said, “More than the Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews.”\nWhile sitting in a nail salon in New York City, author Jenna Maio overheard two secular women conversing next to her. One woman, Sandra, mentioned that she was a descendant of Rav Yisrael Salanter, and then began discussing her plans for Rosh Hashanah.\n“I’m not going to family or synagogue. I will be at work, because I didn’t want to take off.”\nWhile reading Jenna Maio’s story I thought,\nIf Rav Yisrael Salanter’s descendents did not observe Shabbat or holidays, what chance did I stand raising observant descendents?\nMy family breeds similar circumstances; my father is a direct descendant of the Iben Ezra. As a\nbaal teshuva, he is the only sibling of five to observe Shabbat or kashrut.\nWhen we take a stance on Shabbat, it makes an impression both on our children and ourselves. Perhaps in this way we will greatly increase the odds of our offspring guarding Shabbat with fervor.\nDo we ever make “harmless” comments, such as, “Oh, wish I could take a picture today! You kids look so cute!” Or, “Oh my goodness, there is a leak in the faucet. I wish I could call the plumber today.” Perhaps when these thoughts arise, we should instead think like Albert and Isaac: “Shabbat is Shabbat! Every Mitzvah is for our benefit!”\nThe Torah is a pathway, the true instruction manual for life. With it we walk in the ways of Hashem. Our lives are filled with decisions that are forks in the road. The Torah enlightens us with the best way to turn.\nSometimes, following Torah guidelines is easy, and the benefits are clear. On Shabbat, we disconnect from electronics and the family unites. Prayer lowers stress levels and brings serenity to our daily life. The laws of\nkashrut help ensure health, and family purity practices can lead to a more passionate life with our spouses. However, the right decision is not always made completely clear.\nTorah is not a fair-weather friendship; it is meant to be guarded in both good times and hardships. Torah guides us in difficult moments, when we don’t feel following halacha or we think we know a better outcome if we behave differently.\nFollowing the Torah’s commandments leads us toward our best lives. The following story illustrates this idea.\nWhen Michal Oshman, an executive at TikTok UK, was just eighteen years old, she hugged her parents goodbye and boarded a bus for the Israeli army.\nMichal’s unit slept in tents, endured intense weather conditions, and had to quickly learn how to use and clean a weapon. They were exhausted emotionally and physically. Michal fell asleep to the sound of her bunkmates crying each night.\nTheir living quarters had to be spotless by 7:00am. If the commanding officer determined that the room and bathroom were not up to standard, no one was allowed to go home for a visit.\nOne morning, a toilet was clogged and unable to flush. Each girl refused to help. Inspection was approaching, and panic began to ensue.\nWithout even thinking, Michal walked into the bathroom and pulled out the offensive blockage.\nEveryone clapped and cheered. “Hooray! We can go home!”\nShe turned to toss the filth into the garbage and was faced with her commanding officer. Michal shrunk in fear, assuming the worst. Instead, the officer smiled and said, “Yup, you’re one of us.”\nMichal was promoted to a commanding officer that day.\nMichal followed orders, even though it didn’t feel good, and her entire life’s trajectory changed for the better. Following Hashem’s orders is always for our benefit. Sometimes, we merit to see the positive effects of our choices. I view these moments as “love taps” from Hashem.\nThe Torah is our illuminated walkway, guiding every step towards a reward far more valuable than gems or jewelry. The opportunity for Mitzvot such as Shabbat, Kashrut and shemirat Halashon are constantly available to us for the taking. Sometimes, we are faced with dilemmas, and when we follow the Torah’s prescription, we are enabled to lead our best life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6229158043861389}
+{"content": "Supplementary Material for: A Computational Systems Biology Approach Identifies SLUG as a Mediator of Partial Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT)\ndatasetposted on 10.02.2021, 14:35 by Subbalakshmi A.R., Sahoo S., Biswas K., Jolly M.K.\nEpithelial-mesenchymal plasticity comprises reversible transitions among epithelial, hybrid epithelial/mesenchymal (E/M) and mesenchymal phenotypes, and underlies various aspects of aggressive tumor progression such as metastasis, therapy resistance, and immune evasion. The process of cells attaining one or more hybrid E/M phenotypes is termed as partial epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT). Cells in hybrid E/M phenotype(s) can be more aggressive than those in either fully epithelial or mesenchymal state. Thus, identifying regulators of hybrid E/M phenotypes is essential to decipher the rheostats of phenotypic plasticity and consequent accelerators of metastasis. Here, using a computational systems biology approach, we demonstrate that SLUG (SNAIL2) – an EMT-inducing transcription factor – can inhibit cells from undergoing a complete EMT and thus stabilize them in hybrid E/M phenotype(s). It expands the parametric range enabling the existence of a hybrid E/M phenotype, thereby behaving as a phenotypic stability factor. Our simulations suggest that this specific property of SLUG emerges from the topology of the regulatory network it forms with other key regulators of epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity. Clinical data suggest that SLUG associates with worse patient prognosis across multiple carcinomas. Together, our results indicate that SLUG can stabilize hybrid E/M phenotype(s).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8467631340026855}
+{"content": "Literature on the undocumented population in the United States is rich, and is growing in the area of the 1.5 generation (which refers to undocumented individuals, typically under age 30, who have grown up in the U.S.), but is scant regarding the health of this population, how they alleviate illnesses and what resources they have to do so. While Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides temporary benefits to undocumented youth, a DACA health gap persists. Even for those who are awarded DACA, when compared to their citizen counterparts, resources are still unequal. The 1.5 generation faces unique health challenges and even with policy progress, circumstances tied to their documentation status leave them reverting back to limited resources. In this study, ten members of this generation were interviewed. Findings show that they suffer from minor physical health challenges, but significant mental and emotional health challenges without the means to access adequate healthcare comparable to their citizen counterparts.\nContributors\nCreated\n2016-12", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9305509924888611}
+{"content": "Out-of-network services typically cost you more\nYour insurance plan has contracts with doctors, other health professionals, pharmacies, and facilities to provide needed care and services, known as benefits, for plan members. “In-network” is the term used to describe these contracted providers. The plan pays the in-network providers an agreed rate for care and services, usually at a discount. This reduced rate means that services typically are provided at a lower cost to you.\n“Out-of-network” providers are those healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and professionals who do not have a contract agreement with your insurance plan. Because there is no previously agreed charge for services, the service provider bills their full charges, which means higher costs for you, including balance billing. Payments you make to these providers may not apply toward your out-of-pocket maximums or your deductible.\n4/19/2018", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8960219025611877}
+{"content": "The Profile of a Peak Performing Fastpitch Player << Test First Name >>,\nWhat makes for a great athlete, one who performs at a peak level on a consistent basis? On television we can watch these elite athletes every weekend. However, at the youth softball level...not so much. What then separates the great athletes from those who aspire to be, and how can your fastpitch athlete become a consistent peak performer?\nLet's look at the profile of a peak performing fastpitch player to see how your athlete compares: She is proactive in her mental approach and preparation for both her practices and her games filling her head with positive thoughts and statements. She recognizes that how she thinks is how she plays. She has a solid pre-game and in-game physical and mental game plan that allows her to remain in the present moment on the field, rather than future or past focused. She possesses rock solid self-confidence that allows her to remain calm under pressure and focus on the task at hand. Because she is self-confident and does not focus on the results but rather the process she is able to overcome any adversity and looks at such adversity as a learning opportunity to further improve her game. Her mental mastery allows her to play anxiety and fear free, enabling her to consistently perform at peak levels. She knows that she is mentally and physically prepared each game and, as such, she expects success. She possesses a deep level of joy and passion for playing the game she loves, that anyone can easily see by the smile on her face and her body language. She is a poised athlete who recognizes that errors and outs are part of the game. She is able to manage the expectations of herself and others around her in a healthy manner, challenging herself but keeping the game and her performance all in perspective of the bigger picture. She is a leader on her team and the player her teammates look to for inspiration and her coaches looks to for peak performance. She can’t wait to get to the field for practice or games!\nBecoming a consistent peak performer is a journey, not a destination that requires constant effort and practice mastering the same mental skills that Olympic, professional and elite athletes the world over engage in.\nRemember, thoughts are things...so choose them wisely!\nI invite you to forward this email to a friend who also might find this information valuable for their athlete! **Read Softball Smarts archived tips here. Thanks for reading! John Michael Kelly Softball Smarts John Michael Kelly Sports softballsmarts101@gmail.com For more kid friendly mental performance tips: Winner's Edge Kids Follow me on Twitter", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6077455282211304}
+{"content": "Vaginal atrophy is a common condition among peri- and post-menopausal women. Symptoms of vaginal dryness, pruritus, irritation, loss of subcutaneous fat, sparse pubic hair and dyspareunia occur due to decreased estrogen level. Estrogen-based treatments are effective. But many patients are reluctant to be treated due to health concerns. As alternatives, we explored the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and lipofilling.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7188211679458618}
+{"content": "Confronting Ibsen’s Predicament: Epistemic Priority and Aims Approaches to Values in Science Abstract This essay examines epistemic priority and aims approaches to values in science. Epistemic priority approaches permit influences of values if they do not override general standards of adequate science, while aims approaches insist that value influences upon science are legitimate so long as they promote the aims of inquiry. This essay objects to aims approaches on the grounds that it is possible for the aims of inquiry to conflict with the epistemic integrity of science. The concept of an Ibsen predicament, wherein promoting a valued social objective requires suppressing scientific knowledge, is developed to support this argument. Finally, I clarify epistemic priority approaches and explain how they are distinct from a maligned concept known as “the lexical priority of evidence.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.911695122718811}
+{"content": "MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene) is stress and crack resistant. It can withstand high levels of shock and fluctuating levels of water pressure, making them a predominant choice in freshwater piping, gas piping, and wastewater piping. Alternatively, 'alkathene,' these pipes are colour-coded: blue for drinking water, black for undrinkable water, and yellow for underground gas distribution. MDPE fittings and pipes have become the norm in residential, commercial properties, agricultural and industrial settings due to their long-term cost-effectiveness, phenomenal structural strength, and flexibility. Easy to install, overcoming severe installation relation limitations are commonplace among other piping materials.\nThe Builworld selection of MDPE piping and fittings caters to connecting your home to the water mains, sewage systems, and gas networks seamlessly and efficiently. Designed specifically for long-lasting, underground potable water services, our range of blue MDPE piping and fittings connect individual water main properties to various distribution points. Assortments of MDPE compression fittings are available in various sizes at Builworld: elbows, couplings, reducers, valves, tees, blanking caps, and inserts to support a wide range of custom projects, maintenance needs, and upgrades.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9886243343353271}
+{"content": "Researchers present data that demonstrate how the Percepta Genomic Sequencing Classifier can enhance care decisions regarding lung nodules.\nResearchers assessed the associations between patients’ understanding of their prognosis and their end-of-life care decisions.\nResearchers present data on a program designed to increase completion rates among patients with suspicious lung nodules on screening CT.\nResearchers present their prediction model for assessing risk of brain metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.\nYounger patients had a significant decrease in sleep time on days they received dexamethasone.\nBlack patients were more likely than White patients to have distant metastases.\nImprovements were seen in event-free and overall survival.\nThe combination improved invasive disease-free survival and distant relapse-free survival.\nThe 1-year overall survival rate was 71%.\nResearchers sought to determine whether a combination therapy with bortezomib-augmented ASCT would have efficacy in patients with ultra high-risk multiple myeloma or plasma cell leukemia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9454153180122375}
+{"content": "Abstract\nChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience several significant impairments, including, in most cases, severe communication deficits and difficulties developing functional language. This can cause challenging behaviours, including self-injuring behaviour, aggression and frustration, due to the inability to express themselves. Nevertheless, students with language impairments can benefit from augmentative and", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000096559524536}
+{"content": "Abstract\nRiver deltas are complex areas with intricate channel patterns that deliver water and sediment from source to the coast. The shape and pattern of a delta or river network is prone to changes originating from sediment fluxes of fluvial and tidal origin. These changes can be devastating for the 24%", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7084437012672424}
+{"content": "According to recent guidance issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, emergency rental assistance (ERA) programs that did not reach a 30% expenditure ratio by September 30 risk having a portion of their funds recaptured and reallocated to other grantees (see related article in this\nMemo to Members and Partners). The expenditure ratio is the amount of funds spent on financial assistance and housing stability services divided by 90% of the grantee’s total allocation to account for administrative costs. As of the end of August, 42% of all ERA grantees—including 37 state and 130 local grantees—had not yet reached the 30% expenditure ratio threshold and are at risk of fund recapture if they do not adequately increase their spending.\nThough spending data for the month of September is not yet finalized, many programs were not on track to reach the 30% threshold by the end of September given their current pace. For example, if all state grantees below the threshold spent the same amount in September as they did in August, only three of the 37 states would have exceeded the 30% threshold by the September 30 deadline. Larger states with high need and low distribution rates are particularly concerning. These include Arizona, Georgia, Florida, and Ohio, which had expenditure ratios of 4%, 7%, 10%, and 12%, respectively, as of August 31.\nThirty-seven percent of local grantees remained below the 30% threshold at the end of August. Several large cities and counties have still spent very little. Examples include Baltimore, King County, Denver, and Dallas County which have expenditure ratios of 0%, 0%, 9% and 12%, respectively. Some of these localities may have spent state funds before their local allocations or may have other resources devoted to rental assistance, but they still risk recapture and reallocation if they do not increase the spending rate of their direct allocations. Additionally, while New Jersey’s state program has been able to distribute funds faster than any other state, all but one of New Jersey’s 14 local programs fell short of the 30% threshold as of August 31.\nTreasury’s guidance specifies that the amount of “excess funds” recaptured will be the difference between the percentage spent on financial assistance and the 30% threshold. Programs at risk of losing the most amount of funding are those that spent the least by the end of September. Despite these guidelines, Treasury outlines several options for grantees to avoid recapture, such as certifying that they have spent 30% or obligated 65% of their funding as of November 15, or by submitting a reasonable program improvement plan. The high number of grantees that have not yet met the 30% benchmark indicate the ongoing need for programs to decrease documentation burden, increase application accessibility, and expand outreach efforts.\nDownload data on expenditure ratios for specific grantees as of August 31 from compliance reports on the Treasury Department's website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8827005624771118}
+{"content": "Real-time quasi-analytical trajectory generation for docking with tumbling objects Author(s)Cabrales Hernandez, Alejandro D. Other Contributors\nMassachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.\nAdvisor\nDavid W. Miller.\nTerms of use MetadataShow full item record Abstract\nThe capability to rendezvous and dock with tumbling objects has become prominent with increased interest in active debris removal, satellite servicing, and in-space assembly. Guidance and control algorithms have been developed in the literature to allow for a spacecraft to capture an uncooperative and tumbling object under several constraints such as collision avoidance, speed bounds, and thruster saturation. However, current algorithms for this capability do not address plume impingement due to thrusters, which can lead to damage to the target object, and can require the use of nonlinear solvers that neither guarantee convergence of a solution nor be deployed in real-time using current computational capabilities of spacecraft. This thesis presents a quasi-analytical guidance algorithm that allows for a spacecraft to soft-dock with a target, avoids plume impingement, and allows for real-time generation of trajectories with low computational expense. Several test cases compare the solution from this algorithm against a solution using pseudospectral methods and show similar performance at less than 0.1% computational cost, and an example scenario for docking with the the European Space Agency's ENVISAT is presented. Additionally, a discrete transport trajectory optimizer is presented for use as a first cut solution to transporting several components to the same halo orbit for in-space assembly.\nDescription\nThesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, May, 2020Cataloged from the official PDF of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-157).\nDate issued2020 DepartmentMassachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Publisher\nMassachusetts Institute of Technology\nKeywords\nAeronautics and Astronautics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5041609406471252}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe magnetostatic interactions and the disorder in an array of cylindrical Ni particles have been quantified. Room-temperature magnetic force microscopy data were used to determine the dipolar energy/particle for first, second, etc., nearest neighbor particles with external magnetic fields applied along the cylinder axes. An Ising-type model, which includes a distribution of anisotropy energies, accurately replicates the experimental dipolar energy/particle data and the observed hysteresis loops. The technique provides a method to quantify the magnetic properties of a magnetic particle system.\nBibliographical noteFunding Information:\nThe authors would like to acknowledge Dr. C. Campbell, Dr. P. Crowell, and Dr. M. Yan for helpful discussions. They also acknowledge the financial support provided by the ONR, the MRSEC Program of the National Science Foundation under Award No. DMR-0212302, and the NSF.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7039238214492798}
+{"content": "Authors: Choudhury A.R., Perdih A., Župerl Š., Sikorska E. Solmajer T., Jurga S., Zhukov I., Novič M.\nAbstract:\nMembrane proteins represent about a third of the gene products in most organisms, as revealed by the genome sequencing projects. They account for up to two thirds of known drugable targets, which emphasizes their critical pharmaceutical importance. Here we present a study on bilitranslocase (BTL) (TCDB 2.A.65), a membrane protein primarily involved in the transport of bilirubin from blood to liver cells. Bilitranslocase has also been identified as a potential membrane transporter for cellular uptake of several drugs and due to its implication in drug uptake, it is extremely important to advance the knowledge about its 3D structure. However, at present, only a limited knowledge is available beyond the primary structure of BTL It has been recently confirmed experimentally that one of the four computationally predicted transmembrane segments of bilitranslocase, TM3, has a helical structure with hydrophilic amino acid residues oriented towards one side, which is typical for transmembrane domains of membrane proteins. In this study we confirmed by the use of multidimensional NMR spectroscopy that the second transmembrane segment, TM2, also appears in a form of alpha-helix. The stability of this polypeptide chain was verified by molecular dynamics (MD) simulation in dipalmitoyl phosphatidyl choline (DPPC) and in sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) micelles. The two alpha-helices, TM2 corroborated in this study, and TM3 confirmed in our previous investigation, provide reasonable building blocks of a potential transmembrane channel for transport of bilirubin and small hydrophilic molecules, including pharmaceutically active compounds.\n(C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5160276889801025}
+{"content": "Clinical observations demonstrated that COVID-19 related pneumonia is often accompanied by hematological and coagulation abnormalities including lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, and prolonged prothrombin time. The evaluation of laboratory findings including coagulation and inflammation parameters may represent a promising approach for early determination of COVID-19 severity. In the present study, we aimed to identify laboratory parameters present upon admission in patients with COVID-19 related viral pneumonia and associated with an early in-hospital development of refractory respiratory failure or severe acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring treatment in an intensive care unit. We investigated differences in the C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen levels, prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) between COVID-19 patients who had been transferred to an ICU within two weeks after admission (n = 82) and COVID-19 patients with stable course of the disease (n = 74). Multiple comparisons showed statistically significantly prolonged PT on admission in ICU-transferred COVID-19 patients (14.15 sec, median, CI 95% 13.4 ÷ 14.9) compared to the stable COVID-19 patients (13.25 sec, median, CI 95% 12.9 ÷ 13.6) (p-value = .0005). CRP levels upon admission were statistically significantly higher in ICU-transferred COVID-19 patients (132 mg/L, median, CI95% 113 ÷ 159) compared to the stable COVID-19 patients (51 mg/L, median, CI95% 33 ÷ 72) (p-value < .0001). On-admission fibrinogen and INR levels did not statistically significantly differ between ICU-transferred COVID-19 patients and stable COVID-19 patients. We suggest that CRP and PT levels present on admission in COVID-19 patients may be used as early prognostic markers of severe pneumonia requiring transfer to ICU.\nDenis S Baranovskii, Ilya D Klabukov, Olga A Krasilnikova, Dimitri A Nikogosov, Natalia V Polekhina, Delyara R Baranovskaia, Leonid A Laberko.Prolonged prothrombin time as an early prognostic indicator of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with COVID-19 related pneumonia.\nCurrent medical research and opinion.2021 Jan;37(1):21-25\nPMID:\n33210948", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8328855633735657}
+{"content": "Abstract\nDespite the remarkable success of the $\\Lambda$Cold Dark Matter ($\\Lambda$CDM) cosmological model, a growing discrepancy has emerged (currently measured at the level of $\\sim 4-6 \\sigma$) between the value of the Hubble constant $H_0$ measured using the local distance ladder and the value inferred using the cosmic microwave background and galaxy surveys. While a vast array of $\\Lambda$CDM extensions have been proposed to explain these discordant observations, understanding the (relative) success of these models in resolving the tension has proven difficult -- this is a direct consequence of the fact that each model has been subjected to differing, and typically incomplete, compilations of cosmological data. In this review, we attempt to make a systematic comparison of sixteen different models which have been proposed to resolve the $H_0$ tension (spanning both early- and late-Universe solutions), and quantify the relative success of each using a series of metrics and a vast array of data combinations. Owing to the timely appearance of this article, we refer to this contest as the ''$H_0$ Olympics''; the goal being to identify which of the proposed solutions, and more broadly which underlying mechanisms, are most likely to be responsible for explaining the observed discrepancy (should unaccounted for systematics not be the culprit). This work also establishes a foundation of tests which will allow the success of novel proposals to be meaningful ''benchmarked''.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9043020606040955}
+{"content": "Marketplaces for short-term accommodations have emerged as a way for landlords to promote their properties to short-term renters. This can lead some landlords to switch from long-term rentals and affect the supply and affordability of rental housing. Despite recent government regulations to address this concern, it is unclear how many and what types of properties are switching. A new study combined data from Airbnb—the most popular platform for short-term rentals—and the U.S. Census to estimate a structural model of property owners’ decisions and evaluate relevant regulations. The study found that the presence of Airbnb units in a community caused a mild decrease in the long-term rental supply (i.e., switchers), including affordable housing, which harmed local renters. But it also expanded the rental housing market, which may benefit low-income landlords. The study’s authors propose a new tax to reduce switching while maintain rental market expansion, and to alleviate socially inequitable outcomes.\nThe study, by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and LG CNS (an information technology consulting firm), is forthcoming in\nManagement Science.\nCity regulators have launched various policies regarding short-term rentals, especially in cities where affordable housing is a concern. Some regulations limit the number of days a property can be listed, while others charge a transient occupancy tax on the listing price, similar to a hotel occupancy tax. By 2020, many U.S. cities had imposed regulations on Airbnb, but it is unclear how this platform and these changes have affected the rental housing market.\n“The benefits of renting for the landlords can be directly observed from the prices and occupancy rates in the long-term market and on Airbnb,” notes Kannan Srinivasan, Professor of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems at CMU’s Tepper School of Business, who coauthored the study. “But the costs of renting and how they differ by demographics, properties, and cities are unknown. Our study identified the underlying renting costs, including both tangible and intangible costs.”\nThe study estimated a structural model of property owners’ hosting decisions (e.g., whether to rent on the long-term rental market or Airbnb, and if opting for Airbnb, how many days to rent). They used data from two sources to construct a comprehensive list of potentially available properties in selected areas: 1) every property listed on Airbnb in nine representative metropolitan areas in 2015 and 2017, collected by AirDNA, a third-party company specializing in data collection and analysis, and 2) the 2015 and 2017 American Housing Survey, a comprehensive, longitudinal, national housing survey administered by the U.S. Census Bureau.\nExamining three sets of covariates—property characteristics, host demographics, and\nmarket characteristics—the researchers modeled hosts’ revenue-cost tradeoffs to identify landlords who switched to short-term rentals. By constructing a structural model, they simulated a counterfactual scenario without Airbnb and compared it with the scenario when Airbnb was present. Their model also allowed them to evaluate the effectiveness of rental regulations.\nThe study found that the presence of Airbnb in a community slightly reduced the long-term rental supply but also created a market expansion effect, with outcomes varying across metropolitan areas. Cities where Airbnb is more popular (e.g., Miami, New York, San Francisco) experienced a larger reduction of the local rental supply but did not necessarily have a larger percentage of landlords who switched from long-term rentals to Airbnb rentals.\nAffordable housing was the major source of both negative and positive impacts of Airbnb: The presence of Airbnb units caused a larger reduction in rental supply, especially among affordable units, which harmed local renters. But Airbnb units also created a larger market expansion effect for affordable housing, which benefited local hosts who owned affordable units and may have been less economically advantaged. The study concludes that policymakers need to strike a balance between local renters’ affordable housing concerns and local hosts’ income needs.\nAfter assessing the most commonly used regulations, the study’s authors suggest that imposing a linear tax on Airbnb landlords is more desirable than limiting the number of days a property can be listed. In particular, they propose a new convex tax that imposes a higher tax on expensive units while leaving less expensive units less taxed. The new tax could reduce switching while maintaining market expansion, as well as alleviate social inequality. In practice, there have been continuing concerns that Airbnb has raised concerns that it exacerbates income disparity since the platform’s gains are disproportionately skewed to those with more wealth. The new tax could reduce the fraction of total host profits earned by economically advantaged hosts and help maintain social equality.\n“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to systematically and formally model hosts’ decisions and recover the underlying tradeoffs,” says Hui Li, Associate Professor of Marketing at CMU’s Tepper School of Business, who led the study. “This framework allowed us to conduct counterfactual analyses to identify actual switchers and examine policy impacts.”\nAmong the study’s limitations, the authors note that the measures they examined do not capture every aspect of policy effects and recommend that other potential effects (e.g., effects on renters, long-term effects on new home purchases and construction) should be considered in future studies.\n###\nSummarized from an article in\nManagement Science, Market Shifts in the Sharing Economy: The Impact of Airbnb on Housing Rentals by Li, H (Carnegie Mellon University), Kim, Y (LG CNS), and Srinivasan, K (Carnegie Mellon University). Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Journal\nManagement Science\nArticle Title\nMarket Shifts in the Sharing Economy: The Impact of Airbnb on Housing Rentals", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6979334950447083}
+{"content": "Wholesale used car prices rose to an\nall-time high in September as inventories at dealerships remain at historically low levels, given the strong demand for vehicles coupled with ongoing supply chain challenges.\nThis article was originally published by ZeroHedge.\nThe Manheim U.S. Used Vehicle Value Index increased 5.3% month-over-month in September, the most significant monthly rise since April. From a year ago, the index is up a whopping 27.1% to 204.8.\nAccording to the Manheim report,\nsurging used car prices have primarily been a function of global supply chain woes impacting new vehicle production, forcing consumers to buy on the second-hand market. Used car prices are expected to remain elevated through year-end.\nIn a separate report, Goldman Sachs told clients that inventories at dealers continued to fall from already historically low levels, and it will take time for inventory at dealers to return to normalized levels given the strong demand for vehicles coupled with continuing supply chain challenges (particularly with semiconductor chip shortages, but also due to shipping constraints on either side of the Pacific).\nDealerships have been forced to purchase second-hand cars to replenish inventory due to shortages of new vehicles. This in itself will also keep used car prices higher.\nIncidentally, new car prices are also increasing and will likely continue as automakers said production of new vehicles this fall/winter would continue to be constrained by a chip shortage and the spread of COVID-19 in Southeast Asia.\nThis year, used-car prices have contributed to U.S. inflation, responsible for approximately 2% of overall consumer prices. The latest data from Manheim is not a win for “team transitory.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9318282604217529}
+{"content": "Using critical discourse analysis, autoethnography, and qualitative interviewing methodologies, I examine the New Brunswick high school Modern History 11 curriculum and the experience of four Syrian newcomer youth who have encountered it. The thesis draws from a range of theoretical traditions, including critical race theory, performativity and gender theory, postcolonial theory and Foucault's ideas about the relationship between power and knowledge. Through my experience teaching the curriculum, I argue that it is Eurocentric and white supremacist, militaristic, and patriarchal. The existing curriculum emphasizes the history of European war, especially the two World Wars, which are sanitized and glorified, and valorizes military experience. I subject the History 11 curriculum document to a critical discourse analysis and compare these findings alongside the perspectives of Syrian refugee newcomers who have personally experienced war. I describe how four Syrian refugee youth experience a New Brunswick curriculum that portrays war as a geopolitical inevitability and technical problem without adequately considering its human consequences or moral dimensions. I consider how working critically with social studies curricula can enhance education about war for all students, suggest curricular reform that would encourage a commitment to peaceful conflict resolution, and recommend educational practices that focus upon possibilities for building awareness, empathy, and compassion among students from distinct cultures with widely divergent stories to tell.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9980402588844299}
+{"content": "BURLINGTON — VBSR member Waste Free Earth is coordinating a partnership of local businesses to design a “community-shared system” for plastic #4 recycling in Chittenden County, including Burton Snowboards, Casella Waste Systems, Chittenden Solid Waste District, City Market, Onion River Co-op, OnLogic and Ski Rack.\nAs the production of single-use plastic increases, many businesses want to do their part by contributing to recycling efforts for hard to recycle items, including plastic #4 low-density polyethylene (LDPE), also known as plastic film. Currently, there is no curbside or pick-up recycling program for plastic film in Chittenden County.\nWaste Free Earth developed the community-shared systems model following the community supported agriculture (CSA) model that farmers have used for decades as an alternative to big-box retailers. It is seeking business community partners to support the program’s development, with a goal of $20,000 of preliminary funding to launch the initial project.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9889242053031921}
+{"content": "When Plants Dream by Daniel Pinchbeck and Sophia Rokhlin is a fascinating exploration of ayahuasca, a drink which has gained significant popularity these days in cities around the world. Why? What effect might ayahuasca be having on our culture? Does this psychoactive brew, which seems to inspire environmental action, simplified lifestyles and more communitarian behaviour, act as an antidote to frenzied consumerist culture?\nIn\nWhen Plants Dream, Pinchbeck and Rokhlin explore the economic, social, political, cultural and environmental impact that ayahuasca is having on society. Part 1 covers the background; what ayahuasca is, where it is found, and its cultural origins. Part 2 explores the role and practices of the ayahuasquero in both Amazonian and Western cultures. Part 3 examines the medicinal plants of the Amazon, looking particularly at the ingredients in ayahuasca and their therapeutic qualities, covering the most up-to-date biomedical research, psychedelic science and psychopharmacology. It also covers all the legal aspects of ayahuasca use. Lastly in Part 4 Pinchbeck and Rokhlin question the future of ayahuasca. When Plants Dream is the first book of its kind to look at the science and expanding culture of ayahuasca, from its historical use to its appropriation by the West and the impact it is having on cultures beyond the Amazon.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5918532013893127}
+{"content": "Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.\nWashington State Board of Health adopted updates to chapter 246-215 WAC, Food Service, on October 13, 2020.\nUpdates to the Washington Food Code, WAC 246-215, were adopted by the State Board of Health on October 13, 2020 and became effective on January 15, 2021. The updated rule incorporates the 2017 U.S. FDA Food Code along with Washington modifications that address legislative changes and food safety issues raised by stakeholders. Please review the changes and share them with managers and staff of your food establishment.\nThe printable PDF versions of the updated WAC 246-215 are posted below. Due to the staggered implementation of the revised rule, a preface identifies the sections that are effective January 15, 2021 and guidance for the definitions that have been deleted.\nWAC 246-215 (Effective January 15, 2021)\nWAC 246-215 (Effective March 1, 2022; See Preface for explanation of effective dates)\nBased on stakeholder input, the food service rule becomes effective with a timeline that is staggered.\nMajor provisions of the adopted rule include:\nEducational handouts will be provided once finalized by Washington Department of Health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.817051351070404}
+{"content": "In this video, Sean Boynes, DMD, MS, vice president of health improvement at CareQuest Institute, explains how dental providers can play a key role in diabetes management. To do so, they need to understand the disease as well as how oral disease affects overall systemic well-being. Dental providers can help lay the groundwork for better health and better behavioral choices.\nYou may also be interested in:\nMORE Care, an initiative of CareQuest Institute that aims to integrate oral health competencies and capabilities into primary care offices while building patient-centered referral networks with local dental providers using health information technology. A Three Domain Framework to Innovating Oral Health Care, a white paper that outlines a new model in dentistry that will be more cost-effective, efficient, and equitable. Medical-Dental Integration web page, a collection of resources that explore the growing connections between oral health and overall health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7125997543334961}
+{"content": "School leadership was once a rare topic of discussion. The federal and local administrations were seen as providing direction, while principals were teachers and the goals of the school would be decided in committee[…]\nCornwall-Lebanon School District, in Pennsylvania, has 4,800 students spread across a high school, middle school, and four elementary schools. The school district began making the move to Rise Vision as they grew frustrated with having to walk around the district to keep the content on USB sticks[…]\nSchool sports form a major part of many American kids’ experience of education. Alongside official PE lessons, school sports help foster many benefits, including a greater sense of belonging, opportunities for teamwork, collaboration and success, and the establishment of lifelong healthy habits of[…]\nSTEM education is a major priority for schools, districts, and parents. By the time students are considering their future careers, the increasing need for STEM in the workplace is often on their minds. In a future where work increasingly consists of managing algorithms and handling data sets, STEM[…]\nSTEAM is an educational movement that has been growing rapidly in the 21st century. “STEAM” stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. This movement aims to bring a new spirit of learning to children by combining the traditional arts and sciences with high-performance[…]\nSTEM schools are schools in which major subjects in the school are in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM schools have gained prominence in recent years. This has been credited to the increase in the need for jobs in the STEM field, which is quickly growing. STEM[…]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.892809271812439}
+{"content": "Lithium-ion batteries continue to become more prevalent in today’s marketplace. Unfortunately, as the batteries age and their construction materials degrade, cracks can form in their coatings, or internal components can short and lead to a fire. The chemical fire may ignite nearby combustible material and can cause a more involved fire.\nFraud is an ever-evolving crime with fraudsters continually adopting new methods and concocting schemes to suit the conditions of the times. Currently, during the COVID-19 pandemic, fraudsters are creating new ruses by manipulating society’s changing needs and priorities. Fraudsters were particularly adept at playing on human emotions, concerns, and fears. As companies and individuals navigate these unusual times, the atmosphere is ripe with opportunities for schemes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8814122676849365}
+{"content": "The accounting requirements regarding impairment of tangible and intangible assets are governed by IAS 36 ‘Impairment of Assets’. The requirements are not new, however remain challenging as the guidance is detailed and complex in some areas.\nThe articles in our ‘Insights into IAS 36’ series have been written to assist preparers of financial statements and those charged with the governance of reporting entities understand the requirements set out in IAS 36, and revisit some areas where confusion has been seen in practice.\nThis article is the second of a three-part series on cash-generating units (CGUs). In this article we discuss how to allocate assets to CGUs, which follows an article on how to identify CGUs and then finally we will discuss how to allocate goodwill to CGUs.\nIdentifying CGUs is a critical step in the impairment review and can have a significant impact on its results. That said, the identification of CGUs requires judgement. The identified CGUs may also change due to changes in an entity’s operations and the way it conducts them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.651464581489563}
+{"content": "Despite global efforts to conserve rhinos, many populations face severe threats to their survival. Rhinos in zoos can act as insurance against extinction but maintaining sustainable and healthy zoo populations can be difficult. Rhinos [...]\nRhino populations around the globe are imperiled due to poaching for their horns, which are made of keratin (the same material as our fingernails) but considered valuable in some cultures. Maintaining populations of rhinos [...]\nIn 2014, Cincinnati Zoo’s Lindner Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) was awarded a National Leadership Grant (NLG), to support rhino assisted reproduction efforts. This project was designed to help 1) contribute to [...]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6874812245368958}
+{"content": "Analysis of human fMRI data reveal that intermediary areas within the fronto-parietal control network (FPCN) are critical for integrating control processing, cognitive ability, and amenability to neuromodulation.\nSpontaneous theta oscillations and interneuron-specific phase preferences emerge spontaneously in a full-scale model of the isolated hippocampal CA1 subfield, corroborating and extending recent experimental findings.\nIn contrast to previous post-mortem or fixed tissue histochemical reports, live calcium and mitochondrial imaging data suggest that the enteric nervous system is not generally affected in Parkinson's disease patients.\nAnalysis of a variant without lysine in the intracellular domain reveals a ubiquitylation-independent signalling activity of the DSL ligand Delta and novel functions of the Neuralized and Mindbomb1 E3-ligases during Notch signalling.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5639734268188477}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe novel iridium(III) complex 1 was found to be highly selective for G-quadruplex DNA, and was employed for the development of a versatile nanomachine. In the nanomachine, the single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) oligonucleotide ON1 hybridizes with the hairpin DNA oligonucleotide ON2, leading to the formation of a 5'-recessed double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) structure and the simultaneous release of a G-rich DNA sequence, which folds into a G-quadruplex motif that is recognized by complex 1. Upon the addition of Exo III, the dsDNA substrate is digested leading to the liberation of ON1 ssDNA, which enters a new cycle of the nanomachine. This nanomachine was successfully used to detect PDGF-BB by combination with a simple pre-procedure module, and exhibited a linear response between luminescence intensity and PDGF-BB concentration in the range of 10 to 300 pM (R\n2 = 0.992), with a limit of detection for PDGF-BB of 10 pM. This assay was highly selective for PDGF-BB over other proteins, and exhibited potential use in biological sample analysis. Moreover, the versatility of the nanomachine was demonstrated by adapting the nanomachine for the detection of thrombin by simply changing the pre-procedure module. Scopus Subject Areas Biotechnology Biophysics Biomedical Engineering Electrochemistry User-Defined Keywords G-quadruplex Iridium(III) complex Luminescent Nanomachine PDGF-BB", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5016196370124817}
+{"content": "Overt vitamin A deficiency has been controlled in most parts of India, but prevalence of subclinical deficiency may still be high, which may enhance susceptibility to infections, reduce growth potential and also lead to higher mortality. We aimed to: (i) assess the consumption pattern of vitamin A-rich foods in children 1–5 years of age in rural Jammu; and (ii) estimate the dietary deficiency of vitamin A leading to risk of subclinical vitamin A deficiency in cluster- villages of the study area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9835848808288574}
+{"content": "The use of these team agreements does not entail any potential risks for contractors. Erroneous teaming agreements can lead to violations of the SBA`s membership rules, where the SBA analyzes the relationship between a party competing for a set-aside contract for a small business and its partners to determine whether they meet current procurement requirements. Even the mere appearance of belonging can lead a small business to spend a lot of time and money to prove that it complies with the Agency`s requirements to take this into account for the contract. The SBA`s position is sensible, given that the SBA rules only require the prior approval of joint venture agreements. However, a former 8(a) company might be angry at the SBA`s stated position because that company was fired from Program 8(a) because it did not get – you guessed it – prior permission from the SBA for a team agreement…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6351909041404724}
+{"content": "Don’t do it, NJ: If you’re sick, please stay home\nAs we slowly emerge out of this pandemic and return to the office, it appears more and more of us feel the need to go to work when we shouldn't be. This is especially true for full-time employees, who have the ability to use sick days.\nOf course, those of us from New Jersey often feel like we can't slow down. We're always in such a rush that we may feel left behind if we dare miss a day of work.\nSometimes, we'd rather save our earned time off so it can be used when we see fit. We'd prefer to be out on our own terms and may be reluctant to change that.\nBut it goes beyond that. New Jersey is also ridiculously expensive, and some of us might feel we can't afford to skip a day of work. This is especially true for those who aren't full-time and don't have paid sick days.\nThe problem here is twofold. For one, by not taking care of yourself, you're preventing your body from getting any better. It's more beneficial to take the day and rest up so you can properly focus when you get back to work.\nSecond, you make your co-workers uncomfortable when you're constantly coughing and sneezing. Regardless if you think you can shake it off, the wise choice would be to stay home and have someone cover for you.\nIf you're feeling under the weather and your job isn't essential to a point you can't be off, then take the day. And if your employer threatens you'll lose your job, then you're better off without them. Just rest, and see the doctor if you feel it's necessary.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8817546367645264}
+{"content": "Pragmatics and Cognition24 (2):186-211 (2017)\nAbstract\nThis article focuses on sarcasm, for which the definitions have often been loose and confusing, integrating it into the concept of irony. My approach is based on a large corpus of examples taken from two contemporary television-series, which help identify the wide range of linguistic processes at the core of sarcastic utterances. I present a quantitative and descriptive analysis of the main processes found in two American television-series: House M.D. and The Big Bang Theory. The results show the intricate meanings created in sarcasm through various linguistic mechanisms, such as repetition, explicitation, metonymy, metaphor, shift of focus, reasoning, and rhetorical questions. This more holistic analysis, including a broad corpus of instances and a more detailed analysis of the examples, aims to fill the unexplored gaps in more classical analyses, emphasizing the complexities and implications that can be drawn in interaction.\nKeywords No keywords specified (fix it) Categories No categories specified\n(categorize this paper)\nDOI 10.1075/pc.17027.tab Options Download options References found in this work BETA\nRelevance Theory.Deirdre Wilson & Dan Sperber - 2002 - In L. Horn & G. Ward (eds.),\nThe Handbook of Pragmatics. Blackwell. pp. 607-632.\nOn the Pretense Theory of Irony.Herbert H. Clark & Richard J. Gerrig - 1984 -\nJournal of Experimental Psychology: General113 (1):121-126.\nVerbal Irony: Pretense or Echoic Mention?Dan Sperber - 1984 -\nJournal of Experimental Psychology: General113 (1):130-136. Citations of this work BETA Similar books and articles\n\"The\\ Fodor\"-FODOR Fallacy Bites Back.Yorick Wilks - 2001 - In Pierrette Bouillon & Federica Busa (eds.),\nThe Language of Word Meaning. Cambridge University Press. pp. 75.\nTrying Again and Again: Multiple Repetitions in Early Modern Reports of Experiments on Snake Bites.Jutta Schickore - 2010 -\nEarly Science and Medicine15 (6):567-617.\nLes Bites et la Conditions humaine.Jean Cazeneuve - 1959 -\nRevue de Métaphysique et de Morale64 (4):499-501.\nMan Bites Fish - Again.Frederick M. Combellack - 1980 -\nClassical World: A Quarterly Journal on Antiquity74 (4):219.\nDog Bites Man: A Defence of Modal Realism.Richard B. Miller - 1989 -\nAustralasian Journal of Philosophy67 (4):476 – 478.\nPot Bites Kettle: A Reply to Miller.William G. Lycan - 1991 -\nAustralasian Journal of Philosophy69 (2):212 – 213.\nThat Thing That Bites in Howard Barker's Night: A Reading of Gertrude (The Cry) From the Angle of Spectrality.Safaa Fathy - 2003 -\nOxford Literary Review25 (1):103-120.\nReview of \"Philosophy Bites Again\". [REVIEW]Steven Ross - 2017 -\nEssays in Philosophy18 (2):361-366.\nReality Bites Health Reform.Alan C. Monheit - 2009 -\nInquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing46 (2):117-121.\nContours and Barriers: What is It to Draw the Limits of Moral Language?Reshef Agam-Segal - 2009 -\nPhilosophy84 (4):549-570. Analytics Added to PP index\n2018-10-21\nTotal views\n11 ( #825,258 of 2,448,218 )\nRecent downloads (6 months)\n2 ( #304,927 of 2,448,218 )\nHow can I increase my downloads?\nDownloads", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5683993101119995}
+{"content": "AbstractThe use of cover crops is highlighted as a method to enhance the sustainability of crop production. This involves growing species of plants over winter on land that would otherwise be left fallow. Cover crops sequester nutrients, protect soil from the elements through mitigation of excess rainfall, enhance crop diversity and can positively impact soil health. This project investigates if the practice of integrating cover crops in arable rotations can improve spring barley yields whilst facilitating lower nitrogen inputs. Under controlled conditions, they provided both yield and nutrient cycling benefits. However, under field conditions such yield benefits did not materialise. Cover crops were found to sequester considerable amounts of nutrients over winter and improved soil availability of nitrogen, sulphur and potassium.\nThis project addresses the lack of cover crop field research in Northern Ireland. A limited number of species were found to be suited to the conditions and rotations in this region. It was found that when cover crops are sown early i.e. after the harvest of winter barley, select species respond to organic manures and sequester nutrients by transforming them into biomass. This means that application of slurry to cover crops is a more sustainable land management practice than applying them to fallow land. However, this is dependent on species choice and sowing date. Species respond differently to later sowing. When sown late, phacelia produced the highest amount of biomass and accumulated 70 kg/ha of nitrogen which is half the requirement of a spring barley crop. Cover crops were found to have a limited effect on the short-term enhancement of soil structure and soil biology, based on the measurements used. However, this project demonstrates that cover crops have significant potential in the region of Northern Ireland as a biofertiliser that improves soil fertility whilst contributing to the long-term enhancement of soil health.\nAmendments to agricultural policy to subsidise cover cropping would increase their use whilst helping to achieve greater agricultural sustainability at a regional scale.\nDate of Award Dec 2021 Original language English Awarding Institution Sponsors Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Supervisor Paul Williams (Supervisor), Lisa Black (Supervisor) & Ethel White (Supervisor) Keywords Cover crops spring barley nitrogen cycling", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5904275178909302}
+{"content": "Boeing projects demand for more than 8,700 new airplanes in Europe’s aviation market through 2040\nSustainable growth as 90% of Europe’s fleet is replaced by more fuel-efficient models\nSustainable growth as 90% of Europe’s fleet is replaced by more fuel-efficient models\nBoeing forecast steady growth and greater sustainability for Europe’s commercial aviation fleet over the next 20 years, as the vast majority of the existing fleet is replaced with more fuel-efficient models. Enabled by low-cost carriers and a rapidly expanding leisure travel market, European carriers will need 8,705 new airplanes valued at €1.25 trillion/£1.1 trillion through 2040, according to the 2021 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), Boeing’s long-term forecast of demand for commercial airplanes and services.\nGlobal and regional air travel markets are recovering largely as Boeing projected last year. Demand for air travel within Europe is leading the recovery as health and travel restrictions ease, followed by long-haul travel’s return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023 to 2024.\nReducing aviation’s carbon footprint remains a top priority for Boeing and for carriers in the European market. For short-haul routes, European airlines are expected to further invest in new, higher-capacity single-aisle models that reduce fuel use and emissions. For long-haul fleets, airlines are projected to leverage new-generation widebodies, such as the 787 and 777X, that significantly improve efficiency. By 2040, 90% of Europe’s current fleet will be replaced with more fuel-efficient models, outpacing the global replacement share of 80%, according to the CMO.\nDarren Hulst, Boeing vice president, Commercial Marketing said:\n“While Europe was significantly impacted during the pandemic, coordinated policies within the region have unlocked significant pent-up demand for air travel, resulting in an accelerating recovery. Single-aisle airplanes will initially be the main driver in expanding capacity to meet demand in the region. In the long-haul segment, we see tremendous opportunity for carriers to replace older, less efficient aircraft with more versatile twin-engine models that reduce fuel use, CO 2 emissions and noise.”\nBrian Moran, Boeing vice president of Sustainability Policy and Partnerships said:\n“Boeing is focused on a multi-faceted approach to decarbonising aviation, underpinned by our efforts to inform regulatory policies and develop innovative partnerships around the globe. Designing and delivering more fuel-efficient airplanes is foundational to this strategy as well as actively enabling the industry’s transition to renewable energies with a focus on sustainable aviation fuels and advanced technologies.”\nThe CMO also forecasts that Europe’s commercial aviation industry will require more than 405,000 new aviation personnel by 2040, including pilots, technicians and cabin crews.\nThe 2021 Europe CMO includes these projections through 2040:\nPassenger traffic is projected to grow by 3.1% annually, with fleet growth of 2.7%. Demand for 7,100 single-aisle airplanes will be driven by continued growth in the low-cost carrier (LCC) segment that now accounts for more than 50% of intra-Europe capacity. Demand for 1,545 new widebodies, including passenger and freighter models, will serve long-haul networks including point-to-point as well as hub-and-spoke routes. The global freighter fleet is expected to grow by 70% in the 20-year forecast period, including demand for 85 new freighters in Europe. Commercial aviation services market opportunities valued at nearly €1.6 trillion/£1.4 trillion", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6145466566085815}
+{"content": "In a now-viral TikTok video, a flight attendant makes several hilarious comments as she discusses the airline's mask policy. Neither the flight attendant nor the airline is identified by the video's creator, but that didn't stop many commenters from singing her praises.\nThough the video is highly entertaining, it also serves as a great reminder to all future travelers that they are still required to wear face coverings on planes.\nTyler Janee shared the video with her TikTok followers last week, and already, it has received 2.8 million views. The video is shot in selfie mode, so neither the flight attendant nor the other passengers are visible. However, the flight attendant's speech can be heard very clearly, and the video's auto-generated captions provide a great transcription of the attendant's comments.\n\"We see you without your face coverings,\" the flight attendant said at the beginning of the video. \"I know it's a 46-minute flight, y'all look tired—we already established that. So, you might fall asleep.\n\"If that face covering is not on your face properly, I will wake you up,\" she continued. \"And I do not care.\"\nAt this point, Janee's eyes go wide and start to wander.\n\"I will be annoying,\" the flight attendant said. \"We don't have to be annoying but I will be.\"\nAs she continues to say that she can see passengers wearing their masks improperly, Janee leans over her seat in an attempt to track down those who aren't complying with the airline's mask mandate.\nThe video ends with the attendant explaining that the flight crew will swab passengers, though it's not clear if she means those without masks or everyone.\nNewsweek has reached out to Janee for comment.\nFederal law requires that all passengers wear face coverings on flights when not eating or drinking. That being said, each airline has its own policy.\nFor example, Travel and Leisure stated that Delta and Southwest allow passengers to wear gaiters, so long as they have two layers of fabric. But other airlines, such as Allegiant and American, do not allow passengers to wear gaiters as face coverings.\nBefore traveling, all passengers should double-check their chosen airline's mask policy. And of course, regardless of which mask an individual chooses to wear, it must fully cover a person's nose and mouth.\nThough masks are required by law, some passengers are still trying to remove their masks on flights.\nOn September 10, a couple was removed from a flight for not wearing their masks properly. A video taken by another passenger on the plane showed the couple cursing at the flight attendant before being removed.\nNewsweek reported on September 7 that a woman was handcuffed and removed from a plane for continuously pulling her mask up and down.\nSome commenters thought the attendant featured in Janee's video was rude. However, many commenters rushed to praise the flight attendant, who, they believe, is tired of arguing with passengers about the country's mask policy.\n\"Honestly, she most likely has tried being nice about it in the past and it didn't work,\" said Collin in response to a few commenters calling the flight attendant unprofessional. \"I don't blame her.\"\n\"I don't blame her lol I work in health care and I'm so tired of asking people to do something that's been a rule for over a year now,\" added Carrie.\nOlivia commented: \"not all heroes wear capes.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9039889574050903}
+{"content": "Website Fingerprinting (WF) attacks are used by local passive attackers to determine the destination of encrypted internet traffic by comparing the sequences of packets sent to and received by the user to a previously recorded data set. As a result, WF attacks are of particular concern to privacy-enhancing technologies such as Tor. In response, a variety of WF defenses have been developed, though they tend to incur high bandwidth and latency overhead or require additional infrastructure, thus making them difficult to implement in practice. Some lighter-weight defenses have been presented as well; still, they attain only moderate effectiveness against recently published WF attacks. In this paper, we aim to present a realistic and novel defense, RegulaTor, which takes advantage of common patterns in web browsing traffic to reduce both defense overhead and the accuracy of current WF attacks. In the closed-world setting, RegulaTor reduces the accuracy of the state-of-the-art attack, Tik-Tok, against comparable defenses from 66% to 25.4%. To achieve this performance, it requires limited added latency and a bandwidth overhead 39.1% less than the leading moderate-overhead defense. In the open-world setting, RegulaTor limits a precision-tuned Tik-Tok attack to an F-score of .135, compared to .625 for the best comparable defense.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8505624532699585}
+{"content": "There has never been a better time to address business succession planning.\nAging baby boomers, business interruptions and historically low interest rates are causing difficult times for many. However, it has led to the perfect storm of opportunity for addressing business succession planning with your clients.\nThis webcast covers the various issues and alternatives that arise with respect to succession planning for the owners of privately held businesses. Learn from top financial and estate planning expert, Steve Siegel, JD, LLM.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5535086393356323}
+{"content": "Cognitive psychotherapy, more collectively known as cognitive behavioural therapy, is one of the most sought-after treatments among various psychotherapy models. Cognitive therapy focuses on helping people that show behaviours commonly associated with mental illness. As a patient-centred approach, this treatment seeks to guide individuals to identify and control their thought processes.Continue Reading\nAre you experiencing health issues that you can’t even explain? Are you curious if it is related to a mental condition? Book a psychologist appointment at www.shchatswoodmedicalcentre.com.au. Seeking an expert may help you recognize that unfamiliar condition you have.Continue Reading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.794011116027832}
+{"content": "OMRON Healthcare India, the leading player in digital home blood pressure monitoring segment, is all set to strengthen its presence in the telehealth & remote patient monitoring domain via provision of advanced digital experience to users based on unique upgrades in its mobile app.\nThe company has introduced a suite of innovative features in its existing app “OMRON Connect” used by lakhs of people across the country using OMRON Digital BP Monitors and Body Composition Monitors. The enhancements include introduction of a unique Health Gift programme and an online & sophisticated BP-diary to reward the ones who are doing monitoring with useful goodies and further inculcate the habit of BP monitoring at home in a convenient & articulate manner. It also includes an upgrade in the data management capacity of the application plus capabilities to make interface with other companies’ healthcare applications possible.\nHealth Gift aims to make the monitoring more engaging & valuable. The feature encourages regular tracking of health stats using OMRON blood pressure monitors and body composition monitors with rewards like health coins & tickets (with each measurement) that can be exchanged for useful & varied gifts & vouchers. The BP Diary, allows users to record their blood pressure in accordance with their lifestyle helping to recognize trends for more customized and effective BP management.\nPatients with non-communicable diseases like hypertension & diabetes rely a lot on home healthcare data for periodic measurement & right treatment. However, it becomes challenging for many as they are not tech savvy, the devices are not connectable, the historical data is not easily accessible and the real time sharing between the patient and the physician is complicated. An advanced application like OMRON Connect with capabilities to fetch data from even non-connected OMRON BP monitors devices via OCR function is a great value-add to make the experience of OMRON device users useful and bring in more users to the platform.\nSpeaking about this launch,\nMasanori Matsubara, MD, OMRON Healthcare India comments, “Out of a base of around 350 million hypertensive patients and 135 million people struggling with weight management, many of them shy away from regular monitoring and use the applications as they find the whole experience cumbersome. In the current scenario, led by the global health crisis, OMRON believes telehealth has immense possibilities in store to benefit the people via enabling more regular & efficient home healthcare monitoring. OMRON aims to take bigger leaps in this sphere via introducing significant improvements in our owned digital assets and also by becoming a part of the ecosystem through collaborations with remote healthcare services providers. ”\nWith teleconsultation witnessing almost 500% rise during pandemic (between March & May 2020), reports indicate a strong change in health consumers pattern in the telehealth sphere. A 2019 study on the use of mobile health apps highlights the importance of user experience factors like data collection efficiency and app interface for encouraging routine use of tracking features. This indicates the need for improved telehealth app features that benefit the consumers.\nAs the pandemic continues, home healthcare management remains essential for people to ensure their wellbeing. These features will make health tracking with OMRON a more holistic experience enabling people realize their health goals with ease and accuracy and will also push the organization closer to its vision of achieving ‘Zero’ cardiovascular events.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8063281178474426}
+{"content": "Car security is improving, and the key fob alarm system is a terrific addition to car security. A key fob allows car owners to execute commands from within the fob’s range without any physical contact with the car. You can lock/unlock, start and immobilize your car with a key fob. A key fob is also known as a keyless entry system. What is a car key fob alarm system and how does it work?\nA car key fob alarm system allows users to disarm, lock, and activate necessary car security measures with a remote that sends and receives signals from an in-car transmitter. The key fob alarm system usually consists of a remote, sensors, and a transmitter. Your key fob alarm system responds to car theft by honking and flashing headlights. Functions and features of car fobs differ based on price and brand.\nKey fob alarm systems are gradually becoming a requirement for newer cars. Insurance companies favor car owners with at least one form of security and a key fob alarm system currently holds rank in car security. However, a key fob has its limits and can only function under circumstances, and will only achieve optimal functionality when paired with other car devices.\nHow Does A Car Key Fob Alarm System Work?\nThe key fob is wireless and runs on a strong non-reachable lithium battery. Advanced key fobs are equipped with a LED that notifies car owners of several actions, including the state of the fob’s battery. The LED also indicates the exchange of information between your car and the fob. This helps to confirm the driver’s input.\nMost car key fobs only work when within 5-20 meters of the corresponding vehicle. Asides from the LED notification on the Fob, your car also notifies, aloud, the successful execution of commands. For example, your car chirps twice when you unlock the car and once when you lock it.\nThis system allows car owners to program custom sounds into the alarm system, thereby making it easier for car owners to identify threats to their vehicles.\nCar key fobs have dedicated buttons for locking and unlocking. Advanced key jobs feature a panic button that works in conjunction with your overall alarm system, collaborating to keep your car safe.\nAdvanced key fobs feature a proximity function that executes commands without user input. In this case, the key fob sends a code to the ignition when nearby, and if correct, the car unlocks and may start the car engine, depending on the model.\nSome critics consider the proximity system in key fobs as its best feature. With this system, your car won’t start even when hardwired. By installing an immobilizer along with your key fob, and connecting it with your panic button, you tightly secure your car from precocious car thieves.\nAn immobilizer works by cutting off circuit to your engine, thereby stopping your car from starting. Immobilizers are a necessity with some governments already making it mandatory.\nFactory-installed Car Key Fob Alarm System Versus Aftermath\nFactory-Installed OEM car key fob alarm system is common in countries with laws that require manufacturers to include it in every unit. However, it doesn’t mean car owners in other countries aren’t enjoying the features and benefits of a key fob alarm system.\nWhile it’s cheaper and a convenient option, factory-installed key fobs are limited in function and transmission. Command confirmation is not included in most OEM fobs. When you lock your car, you might still have to manually check if the command was properly executed by gently pulling the door handle.\nMost factory-installed key fobs also feature limited buttons. Two buttons that only lock and unlock the car, without a panic button or an alarm system. The limited functions of OEM key fobs have caused car owners to switch to Aftermath key fobs.\nAftermath key fobs feature additional functions and buttons and are better equipped at protecting your vehicle. It is equipped with an alarm system, with options that have immobilizers. The remote also has an extra button: the panic button.\nThe key fob alarm system is not complete without an alarm system. The alarm system is connected to a monitor or brain that receives data through sensors and sends commands. Advanced key fob alarm systems can execute security measures autonomously.\nIt is recommended to install an aftermath key fob to enjoy the benefits of its alarm system and extra features, such as connecting your smartphone with your car. This eliminates range restrictions, allowing you to receive notifications and execute commands remotely.\nBenefits of a Car Key Fob Alarm system\nAccording to research, installing a car key fob alarm system significantly reduces car theft. Unlike unprotected cars that can be hardwired and stolen, a key fob stops your engine from powering up without the right key.\nThis is possible as your key fob and key send a special code to your car which your car identifies as a requirement to start the car. So, without the right key, your car can never be stolen unless it is lifted, which is excessive.\nWhile the security benefits may attract you, the convenience will keep you locked. With just the press of a button, you can unlock your car from a specified range. In more advanced cars, the fobs don’t require input and will immediately unlock when the remote is close to the car. This is especially useful for ardent shoppers who carry loads of bags.\nA key fob can also attract attention to your car by switching on the headlights and taillights, with continuous honking. While it may not guarantee 100% theft prevention, it reduces the risk of car theft.\nGone are the days of manually confirming that your car is locked. Lock your car with your key fob and receive audio or LED confirmation of your input.\nWeakness Of The Car Key Fob Alarm System\nWhile the key fob alarm system sounds great, it is not a security stronghold if installed without extra components. The fob alarm system, alone, can only activate the headlights and taillights, and an audio alarm that uses your honk or dedicates audio.\nAsides from that, it does nothing else. However, when installed with an immobilizer, both work together to provide you 100% security.\nBut key fobs still face technical problems. For example, car thieves use signal boosters to lead cars into believing their car key fobs are close by, therefore unlocking the car.\nGoing keyless and installing extra features are also expensive changes to make in your car. Keyless has also increased the prices of newer vehicles. However, several aftermath brands manufacture pocket-friendly key fobs with friendly payment plans.\nSearch for the one that best suits you. Select based on needs and remember to compromise on advanced functions so as not to eat through your savings.\nThe Best Way To Use A Car Key Fob Alarm System\nEnhanced car security is necessary to match the rate of car theft in metropolitan areas. A key fob provides car owners with control over the most advanced security add-ons and is equally equipped to keep your car safe. Purchase your key fob alongside an immobilizer for 100% of your car notwithstanding the circumstance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9994707107543945}
+{"content": "Abstract : Absolute measurements of the rate coefficient of the title reaction are reported from 251 to 373 K using the laser-induced fluorescence–pulsed-laser photolysis technique, together with room-temperature relative rate determinations using a simulation chamber. These are the first reported values of this rate coefficient, which demonstrates a predominantly negative temperature dependence that is more pronounced than with other epoxides, suggesting that pre-reactive complexes contribute to the overall reactivity, and that these complexes are comparatively stable for OH + cyclohexene oxide, which may result from its bicyclic structure. This work provides new insights into the lesser-studied reactivity of the epoxide functionality.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7610726356506348}
+{"content": "Some Important Cryptocurrencies In The Crypto World\nBitcoin set the standard for cryptocurrencies and became the face of a decentralized peer-to-peer network, crypto mining, and everything in between. But over the years, as more and more cryptocurrencies entered the market, Bitcoin is not the only champ to bet on. Cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Ripple, dogecoin, and others have gained massive popularity since their release. The situation is such that every ‘altcoin’ is valuable enough to become a unicorn enterprise on a traditional stock exchange. The current top ten cryptocurrencies together have a value of over $1.2 trillion.\nSo, which are these altcoins that hold promise and lured investors into investing in them?\nEthereum (ETH)\nEthereum is the first and most prominent Bitcoin alternative in the market. It is a decentralized platform enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (dapps) construction. It also runs without any fraud, control, downtime, or involvement from a third party. Ethereum’s goal is to create a decentralized ensemble of financial products for everyone to use freely without the case of faith, nationality, or ethnicity.\nAll applications on Ethereum use ether (platform-specific cryptographic token) to run. Ether serves as transportation within the Ethereum network, where developers use it to develop apps inside Ethereum. Right now, investors use ether to purchase other digital cryptocurrencies. The cryptocurrency is the second-largest digital token after Bitcoin by market capital.\nLitecoin (LTC)\nA talented MIT graduate, and former Google engineer, Charlie Lee, created Litecoin in 2011. The altcoin was the first to follow Bitcoin, and many call it “silver to Bitcoin’s gold.” Litecoin relies on an open-source global payment network without any intervention from a central authority. The token offers a faster block generation rate which means a quicker transaction confirmation time. It also uses “script” as a proof of work that anyone can decode through consumer-grade CPUs.\nPolkadot (DOT)\nPolkadot is a one-of-a-kind proof-of-stake altcoin that aims to deliver interoperability with various blockchains. One of its protocols defines connecting “permissioned” and “non-permissioned” blockchains and oracles so that systems can function together under a single sphere.\nGavin Wood, the creator of Polkadot, was among the core founding members of Ethereum but had differing views about the Ethereum project. Where Ethereum has its own ecosystem for developers to create applications, Polkadot allows developers to create their blockchain. They can do so while using Polkadot’s already existing security.\nCardano (ADA)\nA bunch of cryptography experts, mathematicians, and engineers created Cardano keeping a research-based approach in mind. The team started the Cardano blockchain after extensive peer-reviewed research and experiments. Those behind the project have successfully published more than 90 papers on blockchain technology across various topics.\nThe team’s motive behind Cardano is to create the world’s financial operating system through decentralized financial products establishment much like Ethereum. Cardano will also provide solutions to voter fraud, legal contract tracing, interoperability, etc.\nVerdict\nThe cryptocurrency market has exploded in recent years, especially during the global pandemic. These digital coins offer excellent digital services and applications that make them viable investment prospects. The crypto exchanges offer commendable security like id verification that creates a secure ecosystem for everyone. And with news like El Salvador making Bitcoin their official currency, we can assume the future for cryptocurrencies to be a bright one.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5379137992858887}
+{"content": "Thermostat Recovery Program Sponsors Recycling Round-Up Event in B.C.\nHRAI’s Thermostat Recovery Program (TRP) along with Canadian stewardship organizations are sponsoring a recycling round-up event, where items accepted will include mercury-containing and electronic thermostats.\nDespite its efficient waste management systems in urban areas across B.C., residents in rural and more sparsely populated areas lack effective recycling options. Whether due to the scale of local economies or logistical challenges related to transporting recyclable waste, rural and agricultural areas face several obstacles recycling their waste.\nLocated about 200 km southeast of Prince George, McBride, B.C. is a prime example of this recycling disparity, with no access to local landfill or curbside recycling services to residents. Markets for some waste products don’t exist, making it difficult and expensive to divert farm and plastic waste from landfills. Hence the TRP is working with regional districts and stewardship organizations in a shared effort to reduce the burdens on their landfills and taxpayers.\nOn\nFriday, October 1 between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, the town of McBride, B.C. is hosting a recycling round-up event at Steve Kolida Village Park & Playground on Main Street & 2 nd Avenue.\nOther items accepted at the recycling event include: household hazardous waste, smoke & CO alarms, electronics, paint, lights, tires, and more!\nFor more information, please contact Tiffany Desjardins or Caroline Czajko from HRAI.\nBack to Newsletters", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5809619426727295}
+{"content": "Objectif\nThe popular Arab Spring uprisings in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and their recent developments have proved the significant emancipatory potential of human rights and moved the human rights issue to the forefront of academic and political debates. This project deals with the human rights discourses and practices in the MENA region undergoing transition through the course of so-called Arab Spring by conducting a comparative analysis of two key countries; namely Egypt and Tunisia.\nThe project has three main objectives. First, it aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of the characteristics and developments of human rights in the region. Second, it strives to explore the main political and social conditions that constitute the shift and persistence in the discourses of human rights. Third, it aims to explore the impact of the shift and persistence in human rights discourses on the actual practice of human rights in the region, with the ultimate aim of identifying the best ways for improving human rights practice in the region. To achieve the objectives of the project: First, in-depth analysis of primary and secondary sources will be conducted to discover the main patterns and characteristics of the emerging human rights discourses in post-uprising Egypt and Tunisia. Second, political, legal and social conditions influencing the human rights discourses will be explored by looking comparatively at situational variables.Third the impact of the shift and persistence in the discourses on the human rights practice will be explored by comparatively examining the human rights situation in the post-uprising countries. The project will enhance the knowledge of academicians and politicians on the new tendencies of human rights discourses and practices in the region and will offer a valuable insight into the main patterns and political conditions of emerging human rights discourses and practices. Champ scientifique Programme(s) Appel à propositions\nH2020-MSCA-IF-2015\nVoir d’autres projets de cet appel", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.824954092502594}
+{"content": "What is it?\nA guideline with tips and advice on managing a “grey” vehicle fleet. This refers to vehicles used for work-related journeys, without being provided by the company. Often employees' own cars or rental cars are used to travel to work meetings or assignments.\nWho is it for?\nManagers and employees who drive as part of their job but who are not employed as drivers specifically.\nWhat is the benefit?\nHelping drivers avoid the risks involved in driving as part of their job.\nGetting started\nRead through the guide for advice on managing grey fleet risks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8339329361915588}
+{"content": "The young women who come to us often fear being rejected by their families. Some are forced to leave home because they have shamed the family. The more fortunate ones have support from the father of the child.\nWe believe in educating young people about self-awareness and empowering them to use this knowledge wisely. Understanding how bodies and emotions can change as we grow helps young people cope better with relationship issues. We try and teach them to speak up, to better articulate their feelings to friends, families and significant others.\nOrphanCare is committed to helping the Malaysian government address the large numbers of unintended pregnancies among our girls and young women. Our baby hatches are a safe haven for girls and young women dealing with unintended pregnancy.\nOrphanCare wishes to reduce the likelihood of unintended pregnancies and baby dumping, regardless of circumstance.\nWe seek to engage with all concerned and involved, girls and boys, their families, communities, schools, health care providers and the various state actors to bring about change. Abstinence can remain the ‘best-recommended practice’ but society needs to be educated and young Malaysians empowered to avoid the pitfall of an unplanned, unintended pregnancy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.581344485282898}
+{"content": "This article was contributed by Omer Minkara, Vice President & Principal Analyst, Contact Center & Customer Experience Management\nLast week I attended NICE’s analyst summit in scenic Jackson Hole. As was the case with many other attendees, this was my first time attending an in-person business event since the COVID-19 outbreak. It was a great opportunity to interact with executive and operational leaders within NICE to discuss the company’s current and forward-looking market strategy. Before sharing my takeaways below, I must note that the events team at NICE has organized an outstanding event with attention to every little detail. All attendees were able to get on-site rapid PCR testing, and masking was a key part of the event. It was a good reminder that while virtual events are convenient, the level of conversations and information-exchange is better in-person.\nAt the event, NICE executives shared numerous strategic updates and announcements. One of them was the CXi (Customer Experience Interactions) framework. Barak Eilam, CEO of NICE opened the event sharing that only 19% of customer conversations begin in the contact center with remaining interactions beginning in other channels such as the web, mobile app, email, etc. He also noted that the CX challenges firms face are generation-less, meaning that consumers in all age groups have similar expectations such as more personalized and timely service, greater utilization of digital channels, etc. He then noted that many contact centers still operate as if the customer journey has started in the contact center, lacking contextual awareness of the unique journeys of each client.\nCXi is a framework that’s designed to help contact centers address the above-mentioned challenges by aiming to bridge the gap between consumer expectations and business activities designed to address these expectations. It’s powered by NICE’s Enlighten AI platform and has five key components:\nDigital Entry Points:Designed to better understand the starting points of each customer interaction to enable contact centers with contextual awareness needed to proactively manage the journey involved as part of the interaction and in the context of the broader customer / company relationship Smart Self-Service:Designed to continuously observe self-service activity data to optimize use of existing self-service activities by leveraging data such as repeat contact, effort scores, customer sentiment, etc. in combination with machine learning and analytics. It also includes continuously analyzing interaction data to uncover automation opportunities to boost operational efficiency and customer satisfaction Full CX Orchestration:Designed to seamlessly guide the broader customer journey for each customer across all channels. This utilizes knowledge of digital entry points but goes further by also leveraging all the other customer and operational data available to predict customer sentiment and behavior and use machine learning, automation and AI to orchestrate next steps in managing the customer journey so that the firm maximizes the chances of meeting and exceeding buyer expectations Prepared Agents:Aberdeen’s research shows that on average, 14% of agent time is spent looking for information needed to serve customers. That’s time agents can use to address client issues as well as receive coaching and training to improve their future skills and performance. This part of the CXi framework is designed to provide agents with next-best action guidance by using machine learning to observe which articles and activities are most likely to address specific customer needs, and then using automation to trigger screen pops on the agent desktop to provide agents with next-best action guidance with that knowledge or process Complete Performance:Designed to enable contact center & CX leaders to monitor contact center operations in real-time and use a combination of machine learning, automation, and analytics to improve customer experiences and drive efficiency gains across numerous areas, including quality management, forecasting, scheduling, and routing\nPaul Jarman, CEO of NICE CXone also took the stage and discussed the role of digital as a catalyst for market disruption and CX innovation. In fact, he noted that NICE observed over 160% year-over-year growth in traffic from digital channels over the past year for conversations managed through the CXone platform. Barry Cooper, President for Workforce Engagement & CX added that the company has also observed a significant increase in the number of interactions analyzed with Enlighten AI. An important note he shared was that all the data utilized to power the CXi framework comes from the Enlighten data platform where the company integrates customer and operational data for a connected view of the customer journey needed to deliver more personalized and consistent experiences.\nCooper (and other executives at the event) also shared a newer term in the contact center industry: high-stakes agents. This refers to agents managing high-stakes conversations that require agent empathy, critical thinking and knowledge of customer journey insights to address client issues and ensure customer satisfaction. In later sessions at the event, the NICE team added that the ‘prepared agents’ part of the CXi framework is designed to support today’s high-stakes agents while less complex (lower stakes) interactions are increasingly handled by customers themselves via self-service that’s now getting smarter with machine learning, AI and automation capabilities.\nOn day 2 of the event, John Wilcutts, VP & General Manager for Digital Solutions Group expanded on Jarman’s note on digital being a catalyst for CX disruption and innovation. Wilcutts shared details of the Enlighten XO (Experience Optimization) product that uses machine learning algorithms and established models to analyze customer and operational data within the Enlighten data platform to uncover opportunities for efficiency gains for contact center leaders and provide details of which activities would help the firm improve its KPIs. He also announced CXone Mobile which allows contact center and CX leaders to use mobile apps to deliver more personalized and effortless experiences. There was a demo showing how a consumer can call the contact center, get a personalized text message with a link to download a mobile app which allows firms to authenticate the user (customer) in future messaging conversations that are personalized based on existing customer data and updated in real-time as the firm captures new data in an asynchronous manner through messaging conversations. Wilcutts noted that authenticating customers with the help of the mobile app opens many opportunities for service providers, including processing payment card information, capturing personally identifying information and etc. to deliver more personalized support.\nTim Harris, head of product for CXone later took the stage and shared updates and more details about the company’s CXone product. He highlighted CXone studio allowing firms to design customer journeys with drag-and-drop functionality. He also referred to Enlighten AI as an enabler helping unlock invisible intelligent across the product suite.\nTo summarize, NICE is making advances across several areas, including digital experience, AI, self-service and flexible work. Barak Eilam summarized the company’s vision driving these advances as: ‘Transforming Experiences to be Extraordinary and Trusted.’ Please share your thoughts / comments on how these activities relate to your current and future plans.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.569377064704895}
+{"content": "How we’re working during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.\n19 March 2020\nAt World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International, we remain dedicated to the prevention and survival of cancer through diet, nutrition and physical activity.\nHowever, the safety and health of our staff is vital, not least so we can continue this work. Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have had to adapt, and, where possible, our staff will work remotely to ensure that cancer prevention research does not stop.\nWe will continue to monitor the situation to minimise the effect the virus has on our cancer work. To stay up-to-date with WCRF’s response to COVID-19 you can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9664293527603149}
+{"content": "The Town of Needham has not had an approved Housing Plan in place since 2007, although it has made considerable progress in producing affordable housing since then, adding 894 new affordable units and surpassing the state affordability goal of 10%. Despite reaching this threshold, the Town recognizes that significant unmet housing needs remain in the community, particularly in the context of unprecedented housing prices and the pandemic. Consequently, the Town has determined that it should revisit its housing agenda by obtaining updated documentation on the local housing dynamic and preparing a Housing Plan to strategically address identified priority housing needs.\nWorking Group\nThe Planning Board has appointed a Working Group comprised of representatives from appropriate boards and committees to work with staff from the Planning and Community Development Department in overseeing community outreach and preparing the document.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9963681697845459}
+{"content": "We invite you to schedule a virtual workshop where you and your colleagues can discover how our security and controls framework can help your organization optimize its internal control environments and align them with key business processes and corresponding IT elements.\nWhy attend a workshop?\nSAP’s next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform is a key component of digital transformation. However, for many companies, these types of complex transformations and areas of security and controls are very often overlooked by system integrators. Inadequate planning and lack of attention can lead to devastating consequences, including:\nFraud: Front, middle, and back office applications are priority targets for fraudsters and rogue employees Cyber events: cyber criminals have increased their attacks on front, middle, and back office platforms Denial-of-Service attacks, ransomware, data theft) Significant audit deficiencies: Auditors are getting involved early in the implementation process and raising deficiencies during implementation, cutover, and post go-live. How could your company potentially benefit from a workshop?\nA workshop can offer your organization the chance to make the most of your SAP capabilities, while helping to ensure the appropriate risk and security controls are in place.\nWe can help your organization do a health check on the following areas:\nApplication Controls General Controls Application Security Cyber and Data Security GRC Technology Enablement", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6274782419204712}
+{"content": "In each stage of life, our brains morph and change. This hour, TED speakers explore pivotal chapters where the brain can either flourish or decline – and what control we might have over brain health. Guests include neuroscientists Kimberly Noble, Adriana Galván, Sandrine Thuret, and Lisa Mosconi.\nConflict really starts in the heart with our attachments and our needs and our desires. And this is a particularly divided time where there’s different beliefs and views about the pandemic or climate change or racial and social justice or how we go forward… We need to kpause for a moment and reflect on all conflicts that are here with us, that surround us. What is it that matters?\nThe post Heart Wisdom – Ep. 124 – Conflict and Reconciliation appeared first on Jack Kornfield.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6960068941116333}
+{"content": "Loans Warehouse has completed its first loan on Shawbrook Bank’s new Larger Loan plan by arranging a secured loan for £190,500 to be used to renovate a property.\nThe 16-year term loan is secured on a £2.7 million detached property located in Maidenhead. The client was introduced to the secured loan master broker by an independent mortgage adviser and was placed on Shawbrook Bank’s Platinum product.\nThe customer had a £1 million interest-only mortgage and approached his mortgage lender for an advance. However, his bank would only allow him to borrow if he opted for a complete re-mortgage. The client knew that losing the interest-only facility would add unnecessary extra costs and therefore, wanted to protect it. He was advised a secured loan would offer a better alternative as they are not tied to the longer term of a mortgage.\nMatt Tristram, joint managing director of Loans Warehouse said: “As more mortgage holders are becoming increasingly restricted in their options, we are seeing an increase in demand from high-net worth borrowers looking to raise capital from their property.\n“When it comes to advising on the best way to raise capital, advisers should really be considering the options a secured loan can provide.”\n“By taking a secured loan with Shawbrook, the client had the flexibility to complete the renovations whilst leaving his attractive mortgage in place,” said Maeve Ward, head of secured lending at Shawbrook Bank.\n“Loans Warehouse and Shawbrook work closely to manage their client’s expectations and deliver a quick and efficient service. Brokers are at the heart of our business and we work in partnership to continually improve our products and systems.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9241516590118408}
+{"content": "Our technicians are skilled and experienced in gas log fireplace installation.\nIt’s tough to beat the appeal of curling up next to a roaring fire in your home on a chilly day. The flickering flames add a touch of warmth and ambiance to the space, adding a cozy feel that nothing else can match. However, you don’t have to have a wood-burning fireplace with a chimney to enjoy these benefits. A gas log fireplace is a great addition to any home, and these units are available in both vented and vent-free styles to accommodate your needs. At Swept Away Chimney, we offer\ngas log fireplace installation to residential and commercial clients in the Cartersville, Georgia area. Our goal is to help everyone who wants a fireplace to be able to have one.\nAs chimney and fireplace experts, we know how to help you get the ideal gas log fireplace for your space. In a commercial setting, the fireplace might serve as a focal point for customers as they walk into the space. In your home, it might be the place where your family relaxes and makes memories together. No matter how you plan to use it, we can help ensure that your new fireplace is properly sized, configured correctly, and includes gas logs that add visual appeal and functionality.\nOur technicians are skilled and experienced in gas log fireplace installation. We’re also certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America and have licensed, insured technicians who perform each\ngas log fireplace installation job. We’ve been performing installation services for clients for many years and look forward to continuing to add cozy and appealing elements to many more homes and businesses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6883147954940796}
+{"content": "EIT Urban Mobility is working hard to understand the main challenges and strategies as well as the external factors that influence the design of urban mobility projects.\nHowever, your input is required to provide a full picture. EIT Urban Mobility has designed a survey to gather insights on the effects the coronavirus crisis has had on urban mobility strategies and priorities - and which measures have been taken to react to the pandemic.\nAll insights gathered via the survey will be analysed by a European consortium currently working on a handbook to support cities in making their urban mobility systems more resilient and sustainable while taking the current pandemic as an opportunity for that transformation. The handbook will provide an evaluation of the mobility measures taken during the pandemic, a few months after their implementation.\nCities participating in the survey will all be acknowledged in the study and all dissemination activities following publication. Likewise, cities selected among the respondents will be invited to share their experience at events, webinars, and workshops.\nInterested in having your say? You can contribute via the survey link. Contribution will be collected until 31 October 2020.\nFor any questions regarding this survey, please contact Yoann Le Petit, EIT Urban Mobility (yoann.lepetit@eiturbanmobility.eu)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.771113395690918}
+{"content": "Clinic Faculty and Staff Professor Janel George\nJanel George is an Associate Professor of Law and the founding Director of the Racial Equity in Education Law and Policy (REEL Policy) Clinic. Her clinical projects and research focus on the development and implementation of legislative interventions to advance racial equity in education at the local, state, and federal levels. The REEL Policy Clinic employs a range of policy strategies to address clients’ priorities, including legal and legislative research and analysis, public education, coalition-building, community education, and oral and written advocacy. The Clinic’s clients range from student-led organizations, to coalitions, to non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing racial equity in education.\nHer scholarship focuses on the potential of legislative interventions to eradicate racial inequalities in education. She has written about legislative interventions to help address racial disparities related to school discipline, resource inequities, as well as the significance of the federal government’s role in helping to remedy longstanding school segregation. This work includes articles such as Stereotype and School Pushout: Race, Gender, and Discipline Disparities, 68 Ark. L. Rev. 101 (2015) and Populating the Pipeline: School Policing and the Persistence of the School-to-Prison Pipeline, 40 Nova L. Rev. 493 (2015-2016), as well as the report The Federal Role and School Integration: Brown’s Promise and Present Challenges with Linda Darling-Hammond. She employs Critical Race Theory as an approach for analyzing the reproduction of racial inequalities in education through laws and policies and examines legislative interventions to help eradicate them. She has also produced commentary that has been published in Ms., CNN, Education Week, and other outlets. Her work and scholarship are informed by her experience as a congressional staffer and as a legislative lawyer with several non-profits. She has also spoken across the country about issues of racial inequality in education, including before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Education.\nGeorge began her legal career as a Georgetown Law Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellow with the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum. During her fellowship, she worked on issues of immigration reform and reproductive justice. She has previously served as Senior Counsel with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., where she worked to reform discriminatory school discipline practices in partnership with member organizations of the Dignity in Schools Campaign. She worked with the Campaign to help to secure provisions promoting positive and inclusive school climates in the Every Student Succeeds Act. She also served as a member of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee for the law. During her time at LDF, she also worked on other state and federal education issues. She has also worked as counsel in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, during which time she managed a legislative portfolio that included education, health care, immigration, judiciary, and civil rights issues. Prior to joining Georgetown Law, she served as a Senior Policy Advisor with the Learning Policy Institute where she co-led the Equitable Resources and Access team and worked disseminate evidence to help inform policies to address school segregation and school finance reform.\nShe has served as an adjunct professor with Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy where she developed and taught a seminar on racial inequality in k-12 education and with Georgetown Law where she developed and taught a seminar focused on advocating for educational equity within the federal regulatory process. She is on the Board of the Education Law Center and is a Council Member of the American Bar Association’s Civil Rights and Social Justice Section and co-chair of the Education Committee. She received her JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School where she was a managing editor of the Wisconsin Law Review and her BA from Spelman College.\nNikola Nable-Juris\nNikola Nable-Juris is the Supervising Attorney/Clinical Teaching Fellow in the Racial Equity in Education Law and Policy Clinic (REEL Policy Clinic). She began her legislative lawyer career with the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, leading advocacy campaigns across the country to ban life-without-parole sentences for children. Working alongside formerly incarcerated youth and their family members, her efforts led to bill passage in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, and Virginia, giving hundreds of people the opportunity to return home. She also worked as a staff attorney at First Shift Justice Project with a focus on D.C.’s paid family leave benefits program and completed a Georgetown’s Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship with the Initiative on Gender Justice and Opportunity.\nNikola earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland in Baltimore and clerked for federal magistrate judges in D.C. and Maryland. After graduating with her B.A. in Cognitive Science and Psychology from the University of Virginia, she worked with pregnant and parenting youth in Juneau, Alaska, and at domestic violence shelters in both Alaska and Virginia. She is the proud parent of two elementary school students at a bilingual D.C. public school and a toddler who can’t wait to join them. In her free time, she can be found wearing a bike helmet or running shoes, trying a new recipe, reading through a stack of overdue library books, or dreaming of a future trip.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7604315280914307}
+{"content": "The traditional systems of medicine have significantly become more accepted in the developed and developing countries due to their curative property, less toxicity and minimal side effects. However, several studies have shown that they are associated with microbial contaminants. This study aimed at identifying fungi in nine polyherbal medicines used for the treatment of tuberculosis in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Sequences of fungi DNA that encodes internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region were retrieved from the remedies. The ITS region of the fungal rRNA operon was amplified using ITS1 and ITS4 primers. The amplicons were visualized on agarose gel electrophoresis, followed by end repair and adaptor ligation. They were further purified and quantified using Library Preparation kit NEBNext® UltraT DNA Library Prep Kit for Illumina and run on Illumina’s MiSeq platform. The study revealed that the polyherbal medicines are contaminated with fungi species. The predominant mycoflora obtained belongs to different genera or species of fungi. They include Aspergillus, Penicillium, Alternaria, Candida, Ramularia, Cladosporium and Malassezia among others. Some of these organisms are capable of causing infections in immunocompromised patients. Thus, the study identified various fungal contaminants in polyherbal remedies sold to tuberculosis patients in five communities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.\nKeywords: Fungi, ITS region, polyherbal medicines, public health, tuberculosis", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7287865281105042}
+{"content": "A new access paper co-authored by Geography and Tourism Studies Assistant Professor, Dr. Julia Baird, titled “Fostering ocean empathy through future scenarios” was published in\nPeople and Nature. This paper is open-access and is available to download here. Abstract: Empathy for nature is considered a prerequisite for sustainable interactions with the biosphere. Yet to date, empirical research on how to stimulate empathy remains scarce. Here, we investigate whether future scenarios can promote greater empathy for the oceans. Using a pre-post empathy questionnaire, participants ( N= 269) were presented with an optimistic or a pessimistic future scenario for the high seas in a virtual reality (VR) or written format. Results showed that post-test empathy levels were significantly higher than pre-test levels, indicating that future scenarios fostered ocean empathy. We also find that the pessimistic scenario resulted in greater empathy levels compared to the optimistic scenario. Finally, we found no significant difference between the VR and written conditions and found that empathy scores significantly decreased 3 months after the initial intervention. As one of the first studies to empirically demonstrate the influence of a purposeful intervention to build ocean empathy, this article makes critical contributions to advancing research on future scenarios and offers a novel approach for supporting ocean sustainability. Video Abstract: “Fostering ocean empathy through future scenarios” Citation:\nJessica Blythe, Julia Baird, Nathan Bennett, Gillian Dale, Kirsty L. Nash, Gary Pickering, Colette C. C. Wabnitz. (2021). Fostering ocean empathy through future scenarios.\nPeople and Nature. Online: https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10253", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5018521547317505}
+{"content": "The following is a press release from the Baker-Polito administration sent to SOURCE media.\n***\nBOSTON – Today, January 7, the Baker-Polito Administration announced new hospital guidance to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth.\nHospital Tier Escalation: The Department of Public Health’s hospital guidance, issued in early November, establishes a regional tiering system for hospitals to support continued collaboration among hospitals and sustain capacity. Since early December, all regions across the Commonwealth have been in Tier 3 status, which established a framework for greater coordination to balance patient load and ensure capacity.\nToday, in response to the continued rise in hospitalizations, all regions across the state will be escalated to Tier 4 status. In Tier 4, the hospitals in each region will meet at least daily, and will continue to collaborate across regions where necessary, to address growing capacity constraints and continue to load balance as needed.\nICU Nurse Staffing Ratios: To support the health care system’s continued response to the surge in cases and hospitalizations, the Commonwealth is allowing the deployment of acute nursing staffing under certain circumstances.\nStarting today, hospitals with severe capacity constraints may request a temporary exemption from the mandated nurse-to-patient ratios in the ICU.\nThis option will only be available to hospitals with capacity of less than 20% who first attest to DPH that they have suspended all nonessential elective invasive procedures, including those conducted in an outpatient setting under the hospital’s license.\nAdditionally, hospitals must take every reasonable step to expand capacity prior to requesting a temporary exemption. If a hospital’s bed capacity increases, or if the hospital re-starts nonessential elective invasive procedures, the hospital must resume compliance with the ICU staffing requirements.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9928333163261414}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe gap structure of a novel uranium-based superconductor UTe2, situated in the vicinity of ferromagnetic quantum criticality, has been investigated via specific-heat C(T,H,ω) measurements in various field orientations. Its angular ω(φ,θ) variation shows a characteristic shoulder anomaly with a local minimum in Hâ1a at moderate fields rotated within the ab and ac planes. Based on theoretical calculations, these features can be attributed to the presence of point nodes in the superconducting gap along the a direction. Under the field orientation along the easy-magnetization a axis, an unusual temperature dependence of the upper critical field at low fields together with a convex downward curvature in C(H) were observed. These anomalous behaviors can be explained on the basis of a nonunitary triplet state model with equal-spin pairing whose Tc is tuned by the magnetization along the a axis. From these results, the gap symmetry of UTe2 is most likely described by a vector order parameter of d(k)=(b+ic)(kb+ikc).\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Physics and Astronomy(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5154358148574829}
+{"content": "A severely broken nose from facial trauma may require nasal reconstruction to\n. Nose trauma is common in sports injuries, vehicle accidents, burn injuries and other types of facial trauma situations. Since the nose is crucial for breathing, sense of smell and the central facial features, reconstruction of the nose must be carefully performed to restore form and function. Dr. Steven Rueda at Precision Medical Specialists offers nasal reconstruction surgery for nose trauma repair at our state-of-the-art medical center in Wellington, FL. restore nose shape and function\nUnlike cosmetic rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction includes restoring the functional aspects of the nose along with creating a pleasing shape. A severely broken nose or a nose that has collapsed due to injury to the structure may require cartilage, bone or skin grafts to recreate the entire feature. Ensuring the nasal passages are functional for breathing is vital, as well as reshaping the outer cartilage to form a balanced, beautiful nose. While nasal reconstruction is a complex procedure, it can be accomplished with excellent results with the right plastic surgeon.\nNose Trauma Repair Plastic Surgeon\nDr. Steven Rueda has years of experience as a plastic surgeon, performing thousands of procedures with exceptional results for his patients. Dr. Rueda was trained at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the top plastic surgery centers in the country, and he has been published in many peer-reviewed journals and featured at conferences in the plastic surgery field. Dr. Rueda is an extremely patient-focused surgeon that spends the time needed to provide exceptional results for each of his patients.\nIf you have nasal trauma that requires reconstructive plastic surgery, you will not find a better surgeon in the West Palm Beach area than Dr. Rueda. Our advanced medical center in Wellington offers cutting-edge procedures for facial reconstruction and cosmetic surgery, with personal surgical suites, a dedicated medical team and a certified anesthetist. You will be in excellent hands if you choose Dr. Rueda to perform your nasal reconstruction surgery. To learn more,\nto schedule your nasal reconstruction consultation with Dr. Rueda. contact our center in Wellington", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.677170991897583}
+{"content": "Authors Ian Jones, Jane Collins and Nigel Hall Institution(s): University of Southampton. Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD. UK, Southampton Children’s Hospital. Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD. UK IntroductionNecrotising enterocolitis (NEC) continues to be a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Novel therapeutic or preventive interventions are desperately needed. We hypothesised that remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) may be a useful therapeutic intervention for infants with NEC and aimed to evaluate the efficacy of RIC in an experimental NEC model based on intestinal ischaemia reperfusion injury (IRI). Methods With ethical approval (PA813F125), rat pups (10-13 days old) were anesthetised and underwent laparotomy with occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) for 40 minutes followed by 90 minutes of reperfusion. RIC was applied by occluding hind limb blood flow for 3 cycles of 5 minutes immediately prior to anaesthesia. Control animals underwent laparotomy and exposure of the SMA without occlusion. Intestinal injury was assessed macroscopically, and microscopically using the Chui-Park scoring system (range 0-8). Results Intestine of control animals (n=10) was macroscopically normal. The length of intestine that showed any injury was significantly reduced in animals exposed to RIC prior to IRI (n=13) compared to those who had IRI alone with no RIC (n=14, median 100% [range 0-100] vs 49% [0-100]; p=0.008). The length of intestine with severe necrosis was also shorter in animals exposed to RIC (RIC+IRI 0% (0-55%) vs IRI 40% (0-100%); p=0.002) Blinded microscopic assessment of intestine demonstrated a significantly reduced injury score in the RIC+IRI group compared to IRI alone. Median score 4 [range 0-6] vs 6 4-7. ConclusionsIn this animal model of NEC, RIC shows a significant protective effect against both the extent and the severity of intestinal injury. RIC should be explored as a potential treatment option for human NEC.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9260846376419067}
+{"content": "In their best written papers to date, NYC school employees argued to the Supreme Court that they need a stay of the October 1, 2021 deadline to get vaccinated.\nThey argue that the vaccination order prevents them from lawfully pursuing their occupation, which is a fundamental Due Process right. They claim that their alternative options of private school teaching, adult or continuing education teaching, or private tutoring are not pursuing their occupations completely. Nonetheless, they fail to address whether taking \"their certifications and seek[ing] employment in any other public school system... in the State,\" would be pursuing their occupations completely, as NYC had argued before the Second Circuit.\nRegardless, the issue of whether the employees can still pursue their profession is where the case is likely to be decided. In their opposition before the Second Circuit, the City had argued and emphasized that Due Process protection is only afforded if \"a plaintiff is completely prohibited from engaging in his or her chosen profession.\" However, the school employees now argue that \"a violation of one’s fundamental right to pursue an occupation exists and gives rise to a due process claim where there is less than a complete inability to practice one’s profession.\" Which one is it? Who is right?\nWhat do you think the law should be?\nThe other argument advanced by the school employees is that the vaccination order should have given them an option to opt out of vaccination for weekly testing because school staff should be treated equally to firefighters and police officers who have that option. While this seems like a good argument in an initial read of the papers, the school employees' argument that firefighters and police officers present a greater risk to spread COVID because they have contact with the public as opposed to school children who have less severe COVID fails the smell test when it's considered that adults can be vaccinated and those under 12 years of age cannot. However, we will see.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.816133975982666}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis paper examines the extent to which Mexican emigrants to the United States are negatively selected. Previous studies have been limited by the lack of nationally representative longitudinal data. This one uses a newly available household survey, that identifies emigrants before they leave. On average, U.S.-bound Mexican emigrants from 2000 to 2004 earn lower wages and have less (more for females) schooling than nonmigrant Mexicans, evidence of negative selection. This argues against Chiquiar and Hanson's (2005) findings. The discrepancy is primarily due to an undercount of unskilled migrants in U.S. sources and secondarily to the omission of unobservables in their methodology.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.752655565738678}
+{"content": "Perimidines are versatile scaffolds and a fascinating class of\nN-heterocycles that have evolved significantly in recent years due to their immense applications in life sciences, medical sciences, and industrial chemistry. Their ability of molecular interaction with different proteins, complex formation with metals, and distinct behavior in various ranges of light makes them more appealing and challenging for future scientists. Various novel technologies have been developed for the selective synthesis of perimidines and their conjugated derivatives. These methods extend to the preparation of different bioactive and industrially applicable molecules. This review aims to present the most recent advancements in perimidine synthesis under varied conditions like MW radiation, ultrasound, and grinding using different catalysts such as ionic liquids, acid, metal, and nanocatalyst and also under green environments like catalyst and solvent-free synthesis. The applications of perimidine derivatives in drug discovery, polymer chemistry, photo sensors, dye industries, and catalytic activity in organic synthesis are discussed in this survey. This article is expected to be a systematic, authoritative, and critical review on the chemistry of perimidines that compiles most of the state-of-art innovation in this area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9641650319099426}
+{"content": "Spotting early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or dementia and reducing risk through support.\nThis support includes brief advice on the risks and implications of these serious health conditions and the benefits of making lifestyle changes, easy access to healthy lifestyle support and signposting to other local services for additional support.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6471220850944519}
+{"content": "Emergency Lights are a vital component of your commercial Fire Safety System and, without proper installation and maintenance,you could be jailed or fined.\nIt's that simple.This means it is absolutely vital to choose the right person for the job. Did you know that, if a fireman enjoys DIY and decides to pursue the commercial installation of Emergency Lights, there's no formal qualification requirement to stop him from doing so. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005states only that the individual must be 'competent'... but there's no law to define what competent is! However, there are specific British Standards that need to be adhered to. If you hire a fireman to install your Emergency Lights and he doesn't conform to these standards, would you be able to identify his critical errors? This Essex School certainly weren't able to...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9279017448425293}
+{"content": "Choosing the correct hosting package is crucial for your website to perform properly. When reviewing website hosting packages, everything can seem a bit overwhelming. There are different packages with many features and a plethora of pricing options. How do you know which is best for you and your website? Offer ends March 31st. View Deal. Shared hosting is one of the most common hosting packages. In shared hosting, thousands of websites are stored and hosted on a single server.\nShared Hosting vs. Dedicated Hosting\nWhat is a Dedicated Server?\nWhile shopping around for web hosting, you may find yourself considering the differences between dedicated hosting, shared hosting, or VPS hosting. In this article, we will explore some of these differences and discuss what they mean for your web hosting experience. There are a number of factors that impact the cost and value of dedicated hosting in comparison to shared hosting. Below are just a few examples of how dedicated servers differ from shared servers.\nWhat are the advantages of shared hosting?\nWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of shared and dedicated servers, and — most importantly — is the upgrade to a dedicated server worth the additional cost? A shared server is a computer that hosts your applications and data — along with applications and data belonging to other people or businesses. With shared hosting, you receive a specific allotment of bandwidth and disk space, based on the amount that you pay. If you exceed your permitted usage, you generally will pay more for the additional bandwidth or server space. Shared servers sometimes are referred to as shared hosting, which means that your digital assets — data and applications — use some of the space on a shared computer server. A shared server package often includes some management services from the hosting provider, such as firewalls and other security, along with technical updates and maintenance.\nThere is more to selecting the right hosting product than just pricing. In fact, basing your decision entirely on price is a recipe for disaster. When comparing prices on shared hosting vs VPS vs dedicated vs cloud hosting, it may seem like a no-brainer to sign up for the cheapest option available, right? Shared hosting is the most basic and cheapest of the hosting tiers. These plans allow you to rent space on a shared hosting server, which also hosts many other websites on the same server alongside your website. These plans are the cheapest solutions, as they provide the least performance, security, and flexibility. These instances are rented out and operate as independent servers from one another. These plans range in prices and offer affordable scaling, better performance, and better security than shared hosting. Dedicated Servers are exactly as the name implies: a single server dedicated to you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9935212731361389}
+{"content": "Plexin controls the spatial distribution of synapses by locally inhibiting Rap2 small GTPase activity along the axon, and a Rap2 effector, TNIK, which also plays a key role in inhibiting synapse number.\nLocally recorded calcium events related to slow wave activity show a global cortical fMRI BOLD correlate, establishing a direct relation between a basic neurophysiological signal and the macroscopic perspective of pre-clinical fMRI.\nUpon detecting a fatal infection using chemical cues, ants puncture the cuticle of sick brood and inject antimicrobial poison that disrupts the pathogen's life cycle and prevents it from reproducing, thus protecting the colony from disease.\nHumans intranasally administered the neuropeptide oxytocin waste less and earn more spoils during intergroup conflict because oxytocin enables group members to better coordinate strategic attacking of out-groups.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5332122445106506}
+{"content": "On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by air, by the Japanese. Nine South Carolinians were killed along with 1,168 of their shipmates on board the Battleship Arizona. The nation was now at war.\nStandards Along with the rest of the world, the United States and South Carolina experienced economic instability during this period. As a result, political instability and worldwide conflict consumed the world in the 1940s. Following World War II, the United States emerged as a world leader through political policies and economic growth. This indicator was developed to promote inquiry into how the U.S. government viewed its position in world affairs. Further, inquiry is encouraged through a focus on governmental policies such as Lend Lease, the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s, and the pe... 5.3.E Analyze multiple perspectives on the economic, political, and social effects of World War II and its aftermath using primary and secondary sources. This indicator was constructed to facilitate inquiry into how economic conditions prompted an evolution of fiscal and monetary policy featuring significant turning points. This indicator also supports inquiry into the laissez-faire policies of the 1920s, the balance of free markets and government intervention of the 1930s, and the command economies during World War I and World War II.\nEl 7 de diciembre de 1941, Pearl Harbor fue atacado por aire por los japoneses. Nueve habitantes de Carolina del Sur murieron junto con 1.168 de sus compañeros a bordo del acorazado Arizona. La nación ahora estaba en guerra.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8418962955474854}
+{"content": "Posted on: 1 October 2021\nYour air conditioning system plays a significant role in ensuring better home comfort and relaxation. While this is the case, it will develop mechanical issues over its lifespan that may necessitate AC repair services. When this happens, you should address the problem, or you may end up paying more for your repairs and replacements. Besides timely repair maintenance, there are different ways to minimize the repair costs of your air conditioner. Here are a few you should know.\n1. Promptly address repairs\nDon't hesitate to call an AC repair technician when you notice that your air conditioning unit isn't operating as usual. If your air conditioner isn't performing optimally, it's an indication of a more serious issue. Shutting off frequently or producing a humming or clicking noise may seem like a small problem, but such issues can progress quickly and affect other parts. This might increase the cost of repair that could have been significantly lower if you called an AC repair services provider sooner.\n2. Use your unit less often\nTo keep your air conditioning unit from constantly breaking down, it's advisable to only use it when it's essential. For instance, during the harsh weather season, you should only turn on your unit when you feel suffocated by humidity, or you're sweating. When you leave your unit running throughout the day during such seasons, it will increase your unit's wear and tear, which may cause unexpected AC part failure.\n3. Invest in regular maintenance of your unit\nPerforming preventative maintenance will help minimize the need for costly repairs. Some of the things you can do include cleaning debris on your outside unit and changing filters. It's also important to schedule maintenance from an experienced AC repair services technician at least twice a year. A thorough inspection from a professional can help address potential AC problems like reduced airflow and loud noises.\n4. Replace your old unit\nAir conditioning units have a lifespan of between 15 and 20 years, and as they approach their end of life, they are less energy efficient. Additionally, they'll break down regularly, which may increase the cost of repairs. While it may cost you more to replace your old unit, you'll significantly reduce your energy bills and electricity costs. However, ensure that you talk to an experienced AC repair services provider to help you make an informed decision.\nIf you fail to address issues arising from your air conditioning unit, the cost of repair can be higher than you expect. By following the tips highlighted in this guide, you'll minimize your repair costs significantly.\nShare", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9860404133796692}
+{"content": "This paper examines language as a multimodal sensory enhancement system, integrating recent neuroanatomical and neurophysiological findings on the ontogenesis of neuronal structures with the generative concept of Universal Grammar (UG) for determination of fundamental differences between primary (PLA) and secondary (SLA) language acquisition. Substantial attention is given to general neurobiological principles such as experience expectant/dependent synaptogenesis, formational/organizational versus associational/reactive plasticity, characteristics of modular cortical organization, and general epigenetic qualities (e.g., intra- and interhemispheric competition, selective neuronal preservation, etc.) of the developing brain. Special emphasis is placed on neurobiological specializations relative to language (e.g., interhemispheric differences in dendritic arborization in Broca's area). The assumed innateness of UG is critically examined, with the neurobiological evidence indicating (a) the first language (L1) does not equal the second language (L2) neurobiologically, and (b) epigenetic factors contributing to PLA are often underestimated. The relevance of these conclusions for SLA is also briefly discussed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5956516265869141}
+{"content": "September is Kinship Care Month, which highlights and celebrates the importance of kin caregivers.\nKinship care is the placement of children with non-parent relatives, such as grandparents, or like-kin adults who have existing relationships with youth and their families, such as family friends. For many families and communities, it’s a long-standing and important practice to work together to care for children.\nKinship care is also crucial for making the child welfare system more stable and supportive for children and families involved with it. Research shows that when children and youth must live outside their birth parents’ homes for whatever reason, they often fare better in kinship placements than when placed with strangers.\nKinship care is often informal, but in the child welfare system it is increasingly prioritized for official out-of-home (foster) placements. Like-kin caregivers are often included in the definition of kinship care, and like-kin placements have shown similar positive impacts on stability and outcomes to placements with relatives. However, current policies in Wisconsin distinguish between them when it comes to benefits and legal requirements for long-term placement within the child welfare system. This can make it harder to sustain like-kin placements.\nAt SaintA, we know the value of kinship care. When out-of-home placements are required, we prioritize kinship placements whenever possible, and aim to place a minimum of 40% of children in kinship homes. Our Kinship Navigation Program supports these caregivers as they navigate the process and prepare for reunification with birth parents. We also advocate for improving official material and logistical support for kinship caregivers, such as increased monthly payments for kinship caregivers, and for official inclusion of like-kin caregivers within the state definition of kinship care.You can learn more about the importance of Kinship Care in our issue brief.\nSubscribe\nReceive notifications when we have new posts. Required fields are marked *", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9575831890106201}
+{"content": "Abstract Purpose\nThere is a gap in the literature regarding the experiences of newly qualified Clinical Psychologists (NQCPs) working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the National Health Service (NHS). This paper aims to explore three aspects of newly qualified Clinical Psychologists’ experiences: their transition and development; working in multi-disciplinary teams located in large organisations; and support and coping in the role.\nDesign/methodology/approach\nSeven participants each engaged in one semi-structured interview, and an interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted.\nFindings\nThree super-ordinate themes emerged from the analysis: A big jump, the transition from trainee to NQCP; The support of home comforts, old and new; and Acknowledging and desiring ongoing development.\nOriginality/value\nImplications and recommendations for both Clinical Psychology training programmes and NHS employers are discussed, to support the development and wellbeing of this staff group, and in turn the clinical population they serve. These include gradually increasing caseloads on training, a staggered workload at the outset of the transition, and CAMHS teams ensuring appropriate supervision for NQCPs.\nKeywords Citation\nLevinson, S., Nel, P.W. and Conlan, L.-M. (2021), \"Experiences of newly qualified clinical psychologists in CAMHS\",\nThe Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 187-199. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-08-2019-0043 Publisher:\nEmerald Publishing Limited\nCopyright © 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8523770570755005}
+{"content": "The current pandemic has not only affected personal lives, but it also had a profound impact on supply networks across several industries. In fact, over 75% of U.S businesses have seen disruptions due to the current pandemic. A disruption occurs when there is a delay in the normal process of manufacturing. If one portion of the supply chain is delayed it could affect other areas. For example, a company that relies on certain raw materials for creating products can be delayed due to a natural disaster, which would create other slowdowns along the supply chain process.\nIf you are interested in learning a few tips for mitigating a supply chain disruption check out the accompanying resource below.\nInfographic created by\nWSI, a fulfillment logistics company", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5947794914245605}
+{"content": "Today’s marketplace doesn’t have room for non-analytical approaches, which makes gaining deeper insights into your data critical for developing a foundation to guide your business inthe right direction. Fortunately, small- to medium-sized businesses now have access to advanced data tools and concepts that were previously unavailable. This type of data analytics not only helps your business determine customer preferences, but also understand employee satisfaction drivers and product demand patterns.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9874942302703857}
+{"content": "Unbiased science dissemination has the potential to alleviate some of the known gender disparities in academia by exposing female scholars’ work to other scientists and the public. And yet, we lack comprehensive understanding of the relationship between gender and science dissemination online. Our large-scale analyses, encompassing half a million scholars, revealed that female scholars’ work is mentioned less frequently than male scholars’ work in all research areas. When exploring the characteristics associated with online success, we found that the impact of prior work, social capital, and gendered tie formation in coauthorship networks are linked with online success for men, but not for women—even in the areas with the highest female representation. These results suggest that while men’s scientific impact and collaboration networks are associated with higher visibility online, there are no universally identifiable facets associated with success for women. Our comprehensive empirical evidence indicates that the gender gap in online science dissemination is coupled with a lack of understanding the characteristics that are linked with female scholars’ success, which might hinder efforts to close the gender gap in visibility.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6806769371032715}
+{"content": "Loving lockdown\nPosted May 11, 2020on:\nI am going off on a tangent from a tweet and an article.\nI do not\nyearn for human interaction, particularly the ill-defined, non-functional, or pointless sort.\nI am enjoying the COVID-19 lock down because I interact with the ones that matter most, i.e., my immediate family, close friends, or key collaborators. I do this with enabling technologies like the phone and email.\nDo not get me wrong. I value face-to-face interactions when they matter.\nBefore COVID-19 (BC19), I would ask to meet face-to-face if the immediacy of interaction or the earnestness of conversation was key to effective communication.\nBC19, I was asked if I could conduct my already-in-progress course online instead. I pointed out that it was designed for classroom and studio interaction, so a complete redesign had to be part of that conversation.\nBut I can also think of “human interactions” that are demoralising or burdensome. Consider the top-down meetings that turn into monologues. This happens whether they happen offline and online.\nBC19, inconsiderate people would gather and talk late into the night in a large grassy area beside my apartment building. Earlier in the evenings, dog owners and their illegally unleashed pets socialise with their kin and create a din of shouts and yelps.\nBut now I enjoy a quiet of the neighbourhood because people cannot amplify their idle chat past midnight or use a public space as a dog run. I do not look forward to things returning to normal post-lockdown.\nMy point is this: “Human interaction” defies simple definition. It is also not automatically good or universally yearned.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5344787836074829}
+{"content": "A two‐factor awareness‐appraisal model suggests that individuals' reactions to threatening circumstances are shaped by their awareness of the threat and their appraisal of the degree of threat the circumstances pose to them. This approach, applied to watershed conservation, predicts that individuals will be willing to clean up the rivers and streams of their watershed if they are familiar with local water features (rivers, streams, ponds, lakes) and if they consider these features of the watershed to be degraded. We tested the model by measuring watershed knowledge, appraisal of watershed quality, value assigned to protecting the watershed, and behavioral intentions regarding watershed preservation in a survey of 1,128 residents of two urban watersheds. The results supported the awareness‐appraisal model: Those residents who were aware of their watershed and considered it polluted expressed the strongest pro‐preservation behavioral intentions. These relationships were held in both watersheds, but were stronger for those who resided in the more degraded watershed.\nAnalyses of Social Issues & Public Policy – Wiley\nPublished: Dec 1, 2004", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9591533541679382}
+{"content": "Forex trading has always been a lucrative activity that attracts millions of participants whether for international business or speculative trading to draw in profits.\nSince cryptocurrencies emerged and became popular, cryptocurrency trading has increased significantly in recent years.\nWhile the forex market experiences more than $6 trillion in trading volume daily, crypto trading is not far behind in becoming a large financial market, which could even surpass forex trading.\nThis is especially the case if there is increased interest as digital assets are adopted by countries around the world in legal tenders to make them official currencies. The cryptocurrency market is rapidly increasing as more cryptocurrency projects introduce new digital assets.\nHowever, when compared to other financial markets, cryptocurrency trading still has some drawbacks namely a lack of regulation, the threats of cyber-attacks, belief from central banks that cryptocurrencies are not sustainable options for investment, and the sheer number of scandals and scams that surround the crypto market.\nDespite these factors, there are several reasons that many believe that cryptocurrency could surpass forex trading by 2023, and in this article, we will explore each of these reasons.\nMarket Liquidity\nMarket liquidity refers to the ease with which a financial instrument such as a currency pair, can be bought or sold and converted into cash, without changing the market price of that asset.\nIn the forex market, liquidity is determined by the demand of a currency pair while crypto assets may be liquid, but far less so than fiat currencies. However, this could change rapidly as blockchain technology becomes more widespread in everyday life such as the financial sectors, healthcare, supply chain, and others.\nMarket Volatility\nDigital currencies are inherently known to be more volatile than forex pairs. They also move in narrower bands instead of experiencing large shifts in a single trading session or trading day.\nHowever, forex major pairs move within these narrow bands in the same way because they are traded more frequently than other currencies. Cryptocurrencies can show significant moves of 100 pips, even more, in a trading session.\nThis bodes well for active traders who employ day trading strategies such as scalping.\nMarket Access\nForex has always been known as the easiest market to participate in, with hundreds of forex brokers that offer a wide range of currency pairs that can be traded through a trading platform. However, currency markets are facing competition as there are many crypto trading exchanges and platforms that offer a wide range of crypto assets.\nThis offers crypto traders the perfect avenue where they can buy and sell crypto assets at lower costs than they would have traded forex for.\nRegulation\nThere is no central authority that rules over either cryptocurrencies or forex, and therefore regulation may be an issue in both markets. However, there are many well-regulated forex brokers and crypto exchanges that offer trading instruments across both markets.\nForex is an over-the-counter (OTC) market where central banks carry out a significant portion of daily forex trade, which means that this market must be regulated by various market regulators.\nTo combat the lack of regulation in the crypto market, crypto traders are urged to only use well-regulated brokers and exchanges when they trade crypto assets.\nRead more: What Forex Strategy Should I Choose?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9548736214637756}
+{"content": "The strong requirement for controlling air pollution and reduced transportation cost, rising need for an efficient transportation system for short distances, and escalating need for reducing the traffic congestion are the major factors driving the growth of the micromobility market in Taiwan. Due to the aforementioned factors, the industry is projected to generate $5,981.6 million revenue in 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 61.3% during the forecast period (2021–2030).\nThe shutdown measures and quarantine orders are assisting in the containment of the coronavirus in Taiwan; however, significant financial suffering has also been seen. The micromobility industry, which includes a range of lightweight vehicles, such as bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters, has seen a drop in popularity in some locations as a result of the implementation of the work-from-home policy, growing trend of online grocery delivery, and cancellation of impromptu outings. Even after the lifting of the lockdowns, people are avoiding public transit, in order to protect themselves, which has stimulated the need for transportation alternatives, such as shared mobility services, for traveling and maintaining social distancing.\nThe market is categorized into e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, e-pods, bikes, and scooters, on the basis of vehicle type. Among these, e-mopeds accounted for the largest share in 2020. This was majorly due to the fact that Taiwanese favor two-wheelers, such as mopeds and motorcycles; consequently, market participants are strongly focusing on offering e-mopeds in their fleets in order to earn a competitive advantage. Moreover, e-mopeds provide the highest revenue due to their higher cost per minute of the ride when compared to motorcycles.\nFurther, the Taiwanese micromobility market has been bifurcated into multimodal and first- and last-mile, under segmentation by model. Of these, the first- and last-mile category accounted for the larger market share in 2020, and it is set to witness the faster growth during the forecast period. This will be due to the fact that customers are strongly inclined toward utilizing micromobility services to travel between the home and workplace.\nFurthermore, the micromobility market is categorized into docked and dockless, on the basis of sharing system. Out of these, dockless systems are expected to witness the faster growth during the forecast period. This is mainly attributed to the fact that this system eliminates the problem of finding a parking station; therefore, users like it more.\nKey players in the Taiwanese micromobility market have been involved in service expansions in order to gain a significant competitive advantage. For instance, in October 2019, Gogoro Inc., an e-vehicle and mobility platform based in Taiwan, extended its GoShare e-scooter service across Taipei city with 4,000 lightweight Gogoro Viva scooters.\nSimilarly, in October 2019, Taiwanese e-moped rental share service company WeMo Technology Co. Ltd. expanded its services in the Kaohsiung city of Taiwan. Initially, 300 e-mopeds were deployed in the densely populated districts of Kaohsiung, including Nanzih, Zuoying, and Cianjhens. Furthermore, plans to expand the fleet to 5,000 vehicles in the next three years were announced.\nThe major players operating in the market of Taiwan are Gogoro Inc., Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd., Moov Technology (S) Pte. Ltd., WeMo Technology Co. Ltd., Gokube CO. LTD., Lekuma Technology Inc., Segway Inc., UrDa Mobility (QITANG ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.), Heyun Car Rental Co. Ltd., YouBike Co. Ltd., Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., and MOOVO MOBILITY LTD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6283052563667297}
+{"content": "The idea that sexual addiction isn’t really about sex might sound a bit strange. However, this struggle often relates to unmet emotional needs, rather than physical ones. This process starts when we’re very young. As children, we all need a secure emotional attachment with one or more primary caregivers. This is particularly important in our […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000052452087402}
+{"content": "As COVID-19 surges and natural disasters impact healthcare providers across the nation, the HRSA has announced two new forms of relief. Grassi is monitoring these developments closely, and our team is available to help you take the next step to secure additional relief and maintain reporting compliance.\nPhase 4 General Distribution\nThe Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced an additional $25.5 billion in new funding for health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for Phase 4 funds will open on\nSeptember 29, 2021.\nThis round of funding includes:\n$17 billion for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments, which will be based on providers’ lost revenues and increased expenditures between July 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021 $8.5 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) resources for providers who serve rural Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Medicare patients\nPhase 4 includes new elements specifically focused on equity, including reimbursing smaller providers for lost revenues and COVID-19 expenses at a higher rate than larger providers, and bonus payments based on the amount of services provided to Medicaid/CHIP and Medicare patients.\nGrace Period for First PRF Reporting Deadline\nWhile recipients of more than $10,000 in PRF payments (during Period 1) are strongly encouraged to meet the\nSeptember 30, 2021 deadline for reporting use of the funds, the HRSA has announced a 60-day grace period for providers who fail to meet this first reporting deadline. No recoupment of payments or other enforcement actions will be initiated between October 1, 2021 and November 30, 2021.\nThis grace period applies only to the reporting deadline, with no change to the Period of Availability. Providers must return all unused funds as soon as possible after submitting their reports, and no later than 30 days after the end of the grace period (December 30, 2021).\nGrassi can also help you organize your final reporting discussions, calculate losses and expenses, determine eligibility for ARP funds, and prepare for the Phase 4 application submission.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8494539260864258}
+{"content": "The dentistry volunteer has significant effects on public health. Through the help of these volunteer dentists, dental care costs drop massively and sometimes free. Some people encounter difficulty in maintaining their dental health due to its high price. However, due to the volunteering of some dentists, it becomes manageable for these people. Sometimes, the little efforts we give meant a lot to other people.\nRead More", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9792205095291138}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIn Vibrio cholerae, the RNA binding protein and chaperone Hfq (VcHfq) facilitates the pairing of the quorum regulatory RNA (Qrr) small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs) to the 5′ untranslated regions of the mRNAs for a number of global regulators that modulate the expression of virulence genes. This Qrr-mediated sRNA circuit is an attractive antimicrobial target, but characterization at the molecular level is required for this to be realized. Here, we investigate the interactions between VcHfq and the Qrr sRNAs using a variety of biochemical and biophysical techniques. We show that the ring-shaped VcHfq hexamer binds the Qrrs with 1:1 stoichiometry through its proximal face, and the molecular envelope of the VcHfq-Qrr complex is experimentally determined from small angle scattering data to present the first structural glimpse of a Hfq-sRNA complex. This structure reveals that the VcHfq protein does not change shape on complex formation but the RNA does, suggesting that a chaperone role for VcHfq is a critical part of the VcHfq-Qrr interaction. Overall, these studies enhance our understanding of VcHfq-Qrr interactions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5547640323638916}
+{"content": "Manage episode 274667243 series 2635230\nOh, man. The nutritional supplement industry is a crazy one. Magazines, websites, and IG accounts are always trying to sell you on the newest pill or powder, that's purportedly the missing element in your health journey. The truth is, it's all bullshit. There are compelling products that can help you, and there is a minimal amount of items that can be considered essential. This episode is devoted to clearing up the substantial confusion surrounding supplements and hopefully aids you to make the right decisions.\n76 bölüm", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6680936813354492}
+{"content": "We're introducing a new look for GreyStone\nMost individuals carry alterations in genes, and children are born with inherited conditions, even when these conditions don’t run in their family. This occurs because each parent without the disease carries only one abnormal copy of a gene for the same inherited condition, and their child inherits both abnormal copies of a gene from each parent. This is called recessive inheritance. If both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance (1 in 4) they will have a child with a recessive condition.\nCarrier screening refers to a genetic test used to determine whether an otherwise healthy person might be a carrier of a genetic disease. It provides individuals with actionable knowledge used to consider their range of reproductive options. Ultimately, the goal of genetic screening is to provide individuals with meaningful information that they can use to guide family planning based on their personal values.\nThere are many effective strategies for carrier screening, including targeted screening for specific conditions (based on ethnicity and family history) and expanded screening to detect multiple conditions simultaneously.\nEarly screening—even for seemingly healthy individuals—offers many advantages. Carrier screening can help a couple determine if they are carriers of the same recessive disease trait and are at risk for having children with that recessive condition. If both parents are determined to be carriers of mutations for the same disease, several options are available:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9876366257667542}
+{"content": "Approximately 12% of the UK population have been diagnosed with asthma condition which is commonly expressed by symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. However, these symptoms might vary, depending on the specific types of asthma. Therefore to help you navigate between the types of asthma, the following Pharmica …Read More »", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999471306800842}
+{"content": "Dizziness & Balance Issues\nDizziness is a term used to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or unsteady. Dizziness that creates the false sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving is called vertigo. Dizziness is one of the more common reasons adults visit their doctors.\nPotential treatments include: Determination of possible medical condition leading to instability; often times patients are unaware of the direct correlation between the inner ear and the brain. Solutions to treating balance and vestibular disorders, finding relief from dizziness and vertigo, regaining balance and avoiding falls include specific exercise, therapeutic maneuvers and Class IV Laser to reduce inflammation and provide energy and advanced healing of target tissues.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5760961174964905}
+{"content": "Bait stations can be an effective option for predator control, especially during the initial ‘knockdown’ (high density) stage to remove high numbers of rodents or mustelids. Compared with trapping, the use of bait stations can save time, money and resources. However, if baits are misused there is a risk of poisoning non-target species including wildlife, livestock and pets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9768758416175842}
+{"content": "You should NOT drink alcohol during the preparation for your test. What is a “Clear Liquid”? As you get ready for your colonoscopy, you must only drink clear liquids. A liquid is “clear” if you can read something through it.\nWhen should you stop drinking alcohol before a colonoscopy?\nDay of the colonoscopy\nYou must finish drinking any other beverage at least 2 hours before your appointment time. This means that you need to calculate what time you need to get up so you have time to finish the prep drink 4 to 5 hours before leaving home.\nCan I drink alcohol the night before a colonoscopy?\nEven though alcohol is a clear liquid, no alcohol is allowed the day before your colonoscopy. This is because of the risk of dehydration with your bowel preparation. Alcohol and marijuana are not allowed on the day of your exam due to IV sedation.\nIs beer considered a clear liquid?\nNO cloudy liquids such as orange juice, tomato juice or soup, potato soup, and vegetable or meat soup. NO alcohol, beer, or mixed drinks. AVOID liquids with artificial red or purple dyes. If you CANNOT see through it, then it is NOT a clear liquid.\nCan you drink whiskey before a colonoscopy?\nWhiskey and wine may be clear, but alcohol is not on the approved list of pre-colonoscopy beverages. You can have clear broth, popsicles, tea, coffee (no cream) and JELL-O.\nCan I drink coffee 4 hours before my colonoscopy?\nOn the day before your colonoscopy �� when you’re restricted to clear liquids — you can have popsicles, Jell-O, clear broth, coffee or tea (without milk or creamer), soft drinks, Italian ice, or Gatorade. But take nothing with red, blue, or purple dye.\nCan I still have a colonoscopy if I ate the day before?\nIt is important to follow all of the instructions provided by our office to ensure a successful exam, however, if you accidentally ate something the day before your procedure before 12:00 PM, you do not need to reschedule as long as you begin the clear liquid diet and follow the rest of the instructions to prepare for …\nHow long will I be on the toilet for colonoscopy prep?\nIn most cases, the colonoscopy procedure takes less than an hour, and your doctor will keep you as relaxed and comfortable as possible. On the other hand, a good bowel flush can take about 16 hours, and your doctor will not be there to help you.\nCan I have coffee on the morning of a colonoscopy?\nAs of noon the Day Before Procedure • Drink only clear liquids. Clear liquids include water, broth (clear, fat-free), gelatin, pulp-free juice, ice pops without pulp, carbonated beverages, sports drinks, tea and coffee (sugar is optional). Do not consume any red-colored beverages or gelatins.\nCan I eat scrambled eggs the day before a colonoscopy?\nSoft foods\nSwitching to a soft-food diet at least 48 hours before the colonoscopy may make your preparation easier. Soft foods include: scrambled eggs.\nIs Coca Cola considered a clear liquid?\nClear liquids are those that one can see through with no solids or pulp. When a clear liquid is in a container such as a bowl or glass, the container is visible through the substance. Although not “clear”, black coffee/tea and sodas like Coke are ok on a clear liquid diet.\nCan you have a beer after a colonoscopy?\nIf you had a polyp removed, your doctor may recommend additional dietary guidelines. These include avoiding foods, such as seeds, nuts, and popcorn, for an additional two weeks. Foods and drinks to avoid the day after your colonoscopy include: alcoholic beverages.\nDoes alcohol count as clear liquid?\nAlthough alcohol is a clear liquid, it can make you dehydrated. You should NOT drink alcohol while preparing for your test.\nWhat comes out during colonoscopy prep?\nWhen your bowel movements are composed of only brown liquids you are nearing the finish line. The color of your stools should progress to a cloudy liquid, and ultimately, to a yellowish clear liquid. If there is any cloudiness to your liquid stool, your bowel prep is not complete.\nIs it OK to throw up during colonoscopy prep?\nWhat if I vomit after taking any of the doses of preparation? It’s OK! You may stop taking the mixture for 1 hour and then resume according to the dosing instructions. If vomiting continues after several hours, please call your doctor.\nWhat if I am still pooping before colonoscopy?\nWhat if I’ve taken all my preparation and am still passing solid stool on the day of my exam? In this case, your procedure will need to be rescheduled. You may be prescribed a different preparation for your next procedure. Please call the triage nurse to reschedule your procedure with a different preparation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5168294310569763}
+{"content": "Pathways of cross-species transmission of synthetically reconstructed zoonotic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus.J Virol. 2008 Sep; 82(17):8721-32.JV\nZoonotic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) likely evolved to infect humans by a series of transmission events between humans and animals in markets in China. Virus sequence data suggest that the palm civet served as an amplification host in which civet and human interaction fostered the evolution of the epidemic SARS Urbani strain. The prototypic civet strain of SARS-CoV, SZ16, was isolated from a palm civet but has not been successfully cultured in vitro. To propagate a chimeric recombinant SARS-CoV bearing an SZ16 spike (S) glycoprotein (icSZ16-S), we constructed cell lines expressing the civet ortholog (DBT-cACE2) of the SARS-CoV receptor (hACE2). Zoonotic SARS-CoV was completely dependent on ACE2 for entry. Urbani grew with similar kinetics in both the DBT-cACE2 and the DBT-hACE2 cells, while icSZ16-S only grew in DBT-cACE2 cells. The SZ16-S mutant viruses adapted to human airway epithelial cells and displayed enhanced affinity for hACE2 but exhibited severe growth defects in the DBT-cACE2 cells, suggesting that the evolutionary pathway that promoted efficient hACE2 interactions simultaneously abolished efficient cACE2 interactions. Structural modeling predicted two distinct biochemical interaction networks by which zoonotic receptor binding domain architecture can productively engage hACE2, but only the Urbani mutational repertoire promoted efficient usage of both hACE2 and cACE2 binding interfaces. Since dual species tropism was preserved in Urbani, it is likely that the virus evolved a high affinity for cACE2/hACE2 receptors through adaptation via repeated passages between human and civet hosts. Furthermore, zoonotic SARS-CoV was variably neutralized by antibodies that were effective against the epidemic strain, highlighting their utility for evaluating passive immunization efficacy.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation Journal of Virology,vol. 82, no. 17, 2008, pp. 8721-32. J Virol. 2008;82(17):8721-32. Journal of Virology, 82(17), 8721-32. https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.00818-08 J Virol.2008;82(17):8721-32. PubMed PMID: 18579604.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6711248159408569}
+{"content": "The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, and San Jose State University (SJSU) settled the government’s Title IX investigation into a decade’s worth of sexual harassment allegations. The June 2020 allegations of “employee-on-student sexual harassment” and retaliation within the University’s athletics department prompted the government’s investigation. In September 2021, the government announced its findings against the University under Title IX, and its implementing regulations, that SJSU failed to respond to sexual assault allegations even though the SJSU had actual notice of these allegations. Chief among the University’s investigatory failures was its incomplete interview of affected complainants. Additionally, the school retaliated against two employees, one employee for urging the school to address the sexual harassment, including sexual assault, and the other employee for expressing opposition to retaliation against the reporting employee.\nTitle IX regulates large, public universities like SJSU, and applies to any school that receives federal financial assistance. Title IX and its regulations require schools to maintain sex discrimination-free environments for students and employees alike. In June 2020, the government issued a Request for Information to SJSU as a part of its Title IX compliance review into the University. The government probed years’ worth of sexual harassment and retaliation within the school’s athletic department. After an extensive investigation that included 35 witness interviews and a review of thousands of pages of University documents, the government found that the University had repeatedly violated Title IX. The government began its investigation with allegations made against an athletic trainer in 2009. Several student athletes alleged this trainer sexually harassed student athletes during treatment. SJSU concluded after its five-month investigation that the athletic trainer had not violated any University policy, but the University instructed the athletic trainer to avoid treating female student athletes.\nThe government’s investigation further revealed that after over ten years, the University had taken “no effective measures to limit the Athletic Trainer’s access to student-athletes” since 2009, further compounding its Title IX mistakes. The government’s investigation uncovered at least five documented instances of the University’s awareness that the athletic trainer continued to treat female student-athletes, despite the University’s contrary instruction.\nAs if a decade’s worth of Title IX violations were not enough, the University took adverse actions against two employees for highlighting the University’s deficiencies. In 2018 and 2019, an employee (Employee A) brought the athletic trainer’s continued treatment of female athletes to the University’s attention, and the school failed to address Employee A’s concern. So, Employee A complained to the NCAA. After Employee A reported the University’s inaction to the NCAA, Employee A received low performance evaluation ratings. Unsurprisingly, the government found that Employee A had engaged in protected activity and that the University’s adverse action stemmed from Employee A’s NCAA complaint. This, too, ran afoul of Title IX. The University fired another employee (Employee B) for failing to meet with Employee A because Employee B did not wish to retaliate against Employee A for reporting sexual harassment, including sexual assault. The government found that the University failed to justify Employee B’s termination. In many respects, SJSU’s actions taken against Employees A and B are quintessential cases of retaliations, which Title IX plainly forbids.\nBesides the University paying $1.6M to individuals sexually harassed by the athletic trainer, the parties agreed to several remedial items to address the University’s systemic Title IX deficiencies. The agreement requires the University to improve its process for responding to sexual harassment complaints and bolster its Title IX Office by revising the office structure and providing adequate authority, independence, and resources to its coordinator. The University must also provide information on the Title IX process, deliver access to training for athletic staff on informed consent and sexual harassment, and conduct training on retaliation under Title IX.\nSJSU’s shortcomings in responding to sexual assault allegations highlight the Title IX legal minefield and underscores the need for clear policies and procedures that address the expectations of and requirements for compliance with Title IX and its regulations. Schools should actively audit their Title IX Offices to ensure that the Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Coordinators, decision-makers, and investigators are following best practices to adequately address sexual harassment and sexual assault as a form of sex discrimination. So, too, should employers avoid knee-jerk employment decisions that may prompt a retaliation claim. A careful and fulsome review by counsel specializing in Title IX and employment law reduces the risk of running afoul of Title IX and its implementing regulations.\nAbout McGuireWoods’ Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Department McGuireWoods’ Government Investigations and White Collar Department is a nationally recognized team of over 80 attorneys representing Fortune 100 and other companies and individuals in the full range of civil and criminal investigations and enforcement matters at both the federal and state level. Our senior team is comprised of a deep bench of former federal officials, including a former Deputy Attorney General of the United States, former U.S. Attorneys, more than a dozen federal prosecutors, and an Associate Counsel to the President of the United States. Strategically centered in Washington, our Government Investigations and White Collar team has been honored by Chambers USA nationally as a highly regarded practice, as a Law360 Practice Group of the Year, and has earned the trust of international companies and individuals through some of the most notable enforcement matters over the last decade. About Our Educational Institutions Investigations Practice Group McGuireWoods’ Educational Institutions Investigations Practice Group is a nationally recognized leader in representing and serving as a trusted advisor to educational institutions, including public, private, and proprietary colleges and universities; K-12 schools; charter schools; school boards; academic medical centers; foundations and endowments. From sexual assault allegations to Title IX litigation to inquiries into compliance with state and federal regulations, McGuireWoods has seen educational institutions through their most trying moments. We have deep experience conducting internal reviews and investigations, audits, and responses to government inquiries on behalf of educational institutions. We routinely handle government investigations concerning a wide range of conduct by various federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and Federal Student Aid, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and the U.S. Department of Justice.\nOur broad, interdisciplinary Education Industry Group recognizes that the legislative and regulatory environment presents challenges that require focused, client-specific solutions. We’re skilled in addressing every type of legal issue these institutions face.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6548181772232056}
+{"content": "Type Journal Article - Cochrane Database Syst Rev Title Interventions for emergency contraception: review Author(s) Volume 3 Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2008 URL http://apps.who.int/rhl/reviews/langs/CD001324.pdf Abstract\nBackground\nEmergency contraception (EC) is using a drug or copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) to prevent pregnancy shortly after unprotected intercourse. Several interventions are available for EC. Information on the comparative effectiveness, safety and convenience of these methods is crucial for reproductive healthcare providers and the women they serve.\nObjectives\nTo determine which EC method following unprotected intercourse is the most effective, safe and convenient to prevent pregnancy.\nSearch methods\nThe search included the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, Popline, MEDLINE, PubMed, Biosis/EMBASE, Chinese biomedical databases and UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank Special Programme on Human Reproduction (HRP) emergency contraception database (July 2011). Content experts and pharmaceutical companies were contacted.\nSelection criteria\nRandomised controlled trials and controlled clinical trials including women attending services for EC following a single act of unprotected intercourse were eligible.\nData collection and analysis\nData on outcomes and trial characteristics were extracted in duplicate and independently by two review authors. Quality assessment was also done by two review authors independently. Meta-analysis results are expressed as risk ratio (RR) using a fixed-effect model with 95% confidence interval (CI). In the presence of statistically significant heterogeneity a random-effects model was applied.\nMain results\nOne hundred trials with 55,666 women were included. Most trials were conducted in China (86/100). Meta-analysis indicated that mid-dose mifepristone (25-50 mg) (20 trials; RR 0.64; 95% CI 0.45 to 0.92) or low-dose mifepristone (< 25 mg) (11 trials; RR 0.70; 95% CI 0.50 to 0.97) were significantly more effective than levonorgestrel (LNG), but the significance was marginal when only high-quality studies were included (4 trials; RR 0.70; 95% CI 0.49 to 1.01). Low-dose mifepristone was less effective than mid-dose mifepristone (25 trials; RR 0.73; 95% CI 0.55 to 0.97). This difference was not statistically significant when only high-quality trials were considered (6 trials; RR 0.75; 95% CI 0.50 to 1.10). The relative risk of effectiveness between the group using ulipristal acetate (UPA) and LNG within 72 hours of intercourse (UPA) was 0.63, (95% CI, 0.37 to 1.07).\nRegarding effectiveness in relation to the time of administration, women who took LNG within 72 hours of intercourse were significantly less likely to be pregnant than those who took it after 72 hours (4 trials; RR 0.51; 95% CI 0.31 to 0.84). It was not evident that the coitus-treatment time affected the effectiveness of mifepristone and UPA.\nSingle-dose LNG (1.5 mg) showed similar effectiveness as the standard two-dose regimen (0.75 mg 12 h apart) (3 trials; RR 0.84; 95% CI 0.53 to 1.33). This conclusion was not modified by the time elapsed from intercourse to treatment administration.\nMifepristone (all doses) (3 trials; RR 0.14; 95% CI 0.05 to 0.41) and LNG (5 trials; RR 0.54; 95% CI 0.36 to 0.80) were more effective than the Yuzpe regimen in preventing pregnancy. One trial compared gestrinone with mifepristone. No significant difference of effectiveness was identified in this trial (996 women; RR 0.75; 95% CI 0.32 to 1.76).\nAll methods of EC were safe. Nausea and vomiting occurred with oestrogen-containing EC methods and progestogen and anti-progestogen methods caused changes in subsequent menses. LNG users were more likely to have a menstrual return before the expected date, but UPA users were more likely to have a menstrual return after the expected date. Menstrual delay was the main adverse effect of mifepristone and seemed to be dose-related.\n» Peru - Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar 2010", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9219876527786255}
+{"content": "Abstract\nParaquat (PQ), widely used as an agricultural herbicide, is a known neurotoxicant and linked to neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease. However, the mechanisms of PQ neurotoxicity remain to be determined. Herein, we explored the PQ neurotoxicity by focusing on its effect during murine neural stem cell (mNSC) differentiation. Based on our extensive single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analyses, we classified the differentiated mNSCs into eight cell subtypes, namely immature neuron, NSC, astrocyte, Purkinje cell, neuroblast, ependymal cell, OPC, and oligodendrocyte, and obtained unique transcriptome in each cell type. Significantly, PQ exposure changed the proportions of these subtypes, with decreased neurons and increased astrocytes. Such changes suggested PQ impacting neurogenesis for neurotoxicity. Besides, we analyzed the unique transcript signature (differentially expressed genes) in each cell subtype and unveiled PQ-altered cell-specific-responses in immature neurons. PQ increased intracellular and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) in a dose-dependent manner. Intriguingly, pretreatment with mitochondria-targeted antioxidant MitoTEMPO ameliorated PQ-altered neuronal reduction. In addition, PQ dysregulated cell-to-cell communications. Taken together, our results showed that PQ altered differentiation of mNSCs and ROS played a key role in PQ-altered neuronal reduction. This study provided new insights into better understanding the neurotoxicity of PQ.\nKeywords Cell communication Differentiation Neural stem cell Paraquat Single-cell RNA sequencing ASJC Scopus subject areas Environmental Engineering Environmental Chemistry Waste Management and Disposal Pollution", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9594469666481018}
+{"content": "What’s occurring with non-agency jumbo originations?\nAccording to Inside Mortgage Finance, this is likely due to lenders relaxing underwriting standards to increase volume and demand. Still, the sector’s share of total emissions remains below pre-pandemic levels.\nJumbo loans accounted for 12.8% of total mortgage production in the second quarter, up from 9.2% in the previous quarter. This contrasts with a market share of 16.7% in 2019 as a whole.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9948679208755493}
+{"content": "Podcast\nWill ‘common prosperity’ address China’s inequality?\nWhy is China reviving this old mantra?\nThis episode is part of the ZhōngHuá Mundus series of The Sound of Economics.\nZhōngHuá Mundus is a newsletter by Bruegel, bringing you monthly analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe.\nCheck the previous editions of ZhōngHuá Mundus\nThe concept of “common prosperity” has deep roots in the Chinese Communist Party. It was already used in the 1950s and the late 1970s under different leaderships. On August 17 2021, President Xi Jinping highlighted this concept again, calling for China to achieve “common prosperity”, seeking to narrow a yawning wealth gap that threatens the country’s economic ascent and the legitimacy of Communist Party rule. Since then, there have been simultaneous crackdowns on business sectors and individuals, many of which fall under the umbrella of ‘common prosperity’.\nWhy is this term being brought up again? Why now? What policies have followed? What does the regime want to achieve? Giuseppe Porcaro is joined by Bruegel Senior fellow Alicia García-Herrero and Minxin Pei, Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College and a non-resident senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States to discuss.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5688419342041016}
+{"content": "Abstract : Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) are released during various pathophysiological processes and reflect the state of their cell of origin. Once released, they can propagate through biological fluids, target cells, deliver their content and elicit functional responses. These specific features would allow their harnessing as biomarkers, drug nano-vehicles and therapeutic intrinsic modulators. However, the further development of their potential therapeutic application is hampered by the lack of knowledge about how EVs behave in vivo. Recent advances in the field of imaging EVs in vivo now allow live-tracking of endogenous and exogenous EV in various model organisms at high spatiotemporal resolution to define their distribution, half-life and fate. This review highlights current imaging tools available to image EVs in vivo and how live imaging especially in the zebrafish embryo can bring further insights into the characterization of EVs dynamics, biodistribution and functions to potentiate their development for therapeutic applications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5807101726531982}
+{"content": "Domestic abuse figured in the post-war lives of some former Australian airmen prisoners of war. This webinar explores the psychological, emotional, and moral dimensions of aggression, violence, and coercive behaviour in the lives of those former POWs and their families. It indicates that, in some cases, physical and emotional abuse were expressions of captivity trauma. It suggests that, in the immediate post-war decades, women did not necessarily present themselves as victims; they demonstrated agency in how they responded to physical and emotional abuse. Former POWs rarely articulated narratives of perpetration. Accordingly, this webinar also explores the evidentiary challenges inherent in women’s testimony, including combative statements from divorce records, veteran-centric accounts from the medical archive, and empathetic composures arising from lived experience.\nMeet the Speaker: Dr Kristen Alexander Dr Kristen Alexander is a visiting fellow at UNSW Canberra. She is the author of five books including Australia's Few and the Battle of Britain and Taking Flight: Lores Bonney's Extraordinary Flying Career, both of which won ACT Writing and Publishing awards. Kristen was awarded a PhD by UNSW Canberra in 2020 for her thesis ‘Emotions of Captivity: Australian Airmen Prisoners of Stalag Luft III and their Families’. Her research centres on Second World War Australian airmen and prisoners of war. She is particularly interested in their emotional responses to warfare and captivity, as well as the moral dilemmas encountered during their operational and post-war lives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8231327533721924}
+{"content": "Using Employee Journey Maps and Continuous Listening to ‘Un-Fluff’ Employee Experience By Sarah Jorgenson - October 04, 2021\nPerhaps you've heard of journey maps? Journey maps are most often used to help organizations identify and understand the marketing moments that matter most for consumers. Chances are, as I’m typing this, details about how and when you use various products and services are being attached to personas to help companies ranging from cell phone providers, to airlines, to retailers decipher your experience as a customer.\nIf these personas and the accompanying journey maps can be used to inform marketing, product design, and customer experience strategies, can the same exercise also be used to better understand the employee experience? Can mapping the moments that matter to your employees similarly inform communication planning, decision-making, and well-being strategies?\nA few years back, I attended a manufacturing company’s global summit with 20 fellow senior leaders. Each table setting featured printed agendas with various strategic and financial topics to be addressed sequenced down the page – all leading to the final topic that was mine to cover,\nEmployee Experience (4:00-5:30 PM).\nBy the looks on attendees’ faces as I entered the room, the agenda might as well have read: “\nNow, it’s time for 90 minutes of fluffy stuff to stand in the way of you and your company-paid happy hour.” I took it as a challenge.\nI began by asking each leader to tell me what motivates them. As expected, each answer was businesslike, and many were just a slight variation of the one given by the highest-ranking leader in the room. As the responses traveled about halfway around the table, I interrupted.\n“Start over,” I said. “This time, tell me what actually motivates you.” Eyes widened and I saw a few awkward smiles. I just told this boardroom of intelligent, influential leaders that they were not being authentic. I asked them to decide to be vulnerable with the other 19 men and 1 woman (sigh) seated at the table.\nThen it happened. Sincere, truthful responses.\n“Providing for my kids.”\n“Making my family proud.”\n“Mentoring the next generation.”\n“Knowing my work has purpose.”\n“When I am trusted.”\n“Learning new things.”\n“Leaving things better than when I found them.”\nNow, we were getting somewhere!\nI then asked the group if those answers would have been the same if I asked them 10 years ago. I got lots of heads shaking “no,” and some nostalgic banter that I eventually had to curb around\nlivin’ the crazy single life.\nThis ice-breaker set the tone for a journey mapping activity where each attendee wrote down high moments in their careers as well as low ones. They were asked to think back on their motivations at each point in time. Then, together, they explored the impact those moments had on their employee experience and further, how each moment influenced future expectations and outcomes.\nAs a team, they started to dig into what behaviors were being demonstrated by their leaders and peers at each pinpointed moment, and how those either enabled or detracted from their experience. They shared how their engagement suffered, how they stopped giving 110%, how they felt less empowered and less innovative during those low moments.\nThey highlighted how their moments that mattered would build upon each other, and past negatives or positives could often add intensity to whatever was happening at the time. They talked about what interventions, communications, policy changes, or actions could have turned a negative moment into a positive one.\nCoaching conversations started happening and “aha’s” were shared with the group. Eventually, the room was hit with the reality that they themselves were influencing the high and low moments their own employees and peers might be having. They began respectfully challenging each other and the team to make improvements.\nAll of this great discussion was happening based on what they\nassumed could be going on with their teams. Imagine if they had data to prove it? Even more, the data to anticipate it?\nAs the magnitude of the lost opportunities for ideas, performance, effort, customer care, and talent retention became abundantly clear for this team of leaders, so too did the need to better understand the varied motivations of their people and those moments that matter.\nI lay this all out to illustrate that employee experience is not “fluffy.” It may sound like the latest HR buzzword or too touchy-feely for some, but the reasons why employees join your company and why they stay have very real business implications. A recent Perceptyx webinar entitled, “The 15 Essential Practices for Employee Experience” indicated that companies with great employee experience are also more likely to perform well financially, innovate more, and have higher rates of customer satisfaction.\nHow Listening Informs Employee Journey Maps\nIn August, Perceptyx facilitated a roundtable discussion with a small group of companies to discuss how to attach personas to journey mapping during the decision-making process and uncover the potential impact to the employee experience before the action is taken. The goal was to seek out those tangible and intangible elements of the workplace experience – technology, resources, autonomy, opportunities, and so on – that will set their company apart for talent.\nOne of the companies that participated in the roundtable, C.H. Robinson, had previously partnered with Perceptyx and shared how they are using data gathered through continuous listening to create “an Employee Experience Journey Map as a guide for understanding the emotional journey for both employees and managers.” They’re also using the activity to enhance change management by targeting different messages to different personas and building out accompanying resources for their leaders to reference during interactions.\nGiven the varying needs and motivations of employees, especially post-COVID, employee experience can feel impossible to pin down. The pace of disruptions and uncertainty over the past year have created a clear mandate for companies to expand how they think about engagement. To understand what motivates employees now, personas must be reframed to be less about simply job role, tenure, or geography, and more about factors such as well-being, stress management, flexibility, and inclusion. Employees are increasingly basing their decision to stay with a company on these new measures, yet many employers have yet to incorporate these factors into their listening and engagement models.\nAn Employee Experience Playbook prepared by Perceptyx discusses how continuous listening and open communication are crucial for gaining the insights needed to fine-tune the employee experience. Implementing employee listening and people analytics programs allows companies to ask the right questions of the right people at the right time. 80% of companies surveyed are now augmenting their once-a-year census surveys with lifecycle sensing, episodic pulses, multi-rater feedback, and real-time dialogue to engage their employees at scale.\nJust like consumer insights that are used to inform a commercial customer journey, employee insights can be similarly applied to create, inform, and improve your employee experience journey.\nHow can we help you generate the insights needed to “unfluff” dated thinking about the employee experience? Let’s get the conversation started.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5843073129653931}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe Himalaya, a leading example of active mountains, is jointly shaped by intense tectonics, extreme climate and surface denudation. However, the causal relationship among these agents remains controversial. In this work, by an integrated analysis of bedrock channels and valley hillslopes using process-based models, we discover 3D-linear correlations in logarithmic space among precipitation-estimated stream discharge, channel gradients and valley hillslope gradients. This finding indicates that channel incision and hillslope denudation are dynamically coupled in sculpting the erosional topography in tectonically active domains of the Himalaya. The channel-hillslope coupling provides an independent approach to quantify key parameters of erosional models. Surface denudation indices simulated along streams and in drainage basins present a regular arrangement of high- and low-denudation zones across the Himalaya, which coincides well with available thermochronological and structural data and thereby supports a tectonic dominance on surface denudation rates and topography over medium-long timescale.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9848375916481018}
+{"content": "Each year on October 14, we celebrate World Standards Day and acknowledge the collaborative efforts of experts worldwide who develop the technical standards that underpin our work in digital health. This year, World Standards Day is focused on\nour shared vision for a better world.\nWe are in a new era of virtual learning. The next session in our Virtual Infoway Partnership Series takes place on October 19, with the theme\nPrescribing Excellence.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9783430099487305}
+{"content": "In this fast-paced world, the transformation of work and the concept of the workspace is vivid. Systems that worked a decade ago might be impertinent today. People now want workspace experiences that offer flexibility. Spaces that have the fluidity to incorporate concepts like co-working, shared, and hybrid spaces are preferred by the dynamic workforce. Below are several strategies that can help boost occupancy in flexible workspaces.\n1. Think service, not space\nThe definition of a flexible office has evolved. From a mere concept of space, it has evolved into a medium to grow. This requires seamless integration of management and technology to fulfil occupiers’ exigencies for a smooth work experience. Hence, the owners need to shift their mindset and expand their services to attract talents, as word of mouth is a powerful tool to drive occupancy and accelerate growth for a flexible workspace.\n2. Identify the operational mode\nFlexible workspaces can be operated in either of the three modes:\nSelf operate Partner with an operator Lease to a third-party\nCurrently, in India, leasing space to a third-party operator is the most widely used strategy that ensures minimal risk and rental guarantee. However, from an operator’s point of view, the partnership model seems to be the most feasible approach as it allows both the stakeholders to play to their strengths.\nSource\n1 3. Build a community\nA tight-knit community is a key to a flexible space’s holistic growth. One of the central objectives for occupiers to rent such spaces is the opportunity to connect with people and explore new growth avenues. Hence, it’s crucial to take strategic measures for fraternity development, like hiring a community manager to help integrate the community.\n4. Design strategically\nDesign is inherent to flexible spaces. People across all generations and fields occupy shared workspaces. Thus, office design elements need to be implemented mindfully, to cater to and inspire the entire community. Ideally, the interior should fulfil both the fundamental requirements – set the space apart from the standard offices and be work-agnostic to drive productivity.\nCompanies are rapidly embracing the idea of a flexible workspace to leverage its multidimensional benefits for organizational growth. The sooner they integrate it into their culture, the quicker they will reap the perks.\nCitations:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8857870101928711}
+{"content": "In the absence of a joint venture agreement, the law may consider your cooperation to be effectively a legally recognized partnership and apply standard state laws for tax and liability purposes. Unlike a formally organized partnership, joint ventures are not permanent and are often dissolved in such situations: joint ventures have a limited lifespan and purpose and require less commitment than a more sustainable type of partnership that imposes more responsibilities and obligations on each partner. A joint venture agreement is a contract between two companies or individuals who agree to cooperate to achieve a specific objective. A completed joint venture template should contain details such as the members of the company, the responsibilities of the members, the objectives of the company, as well as the start and end date.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.998996913433075}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground:\nAlthough orphans are at increased risk of undernutrition, studies assessing prevalence of undernutrition are limited to orphans residing with their relatives or on street. This study was conducted to assess magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors among institutionalized school-age orphans in Harari Regional State, eastern Ethiopia.\nMethods:\nAn institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among all school-age (6-12 years) orphans living in all orphan centers in Harari Regional State, eastern Ethiopia. Data were collected by using a structured pretested questionnaire supplemented with anthropometric measurements. Data were entered using EpiData 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS 22. Logistic regression models were fitted to identify factors associated with undernutrition. Statistical significance was declared at P-value Results:\nA total of 265 orphans residing in all orphan centers in the region were included. The prevalence of stunting, wasting, and underweight were 15.8% (95% CI: 11.9, 20.7), 10.9% (95% CI: 7.7, 15.3), and 8.7% (95% CI: 4.3, 10.5), respectively. Staying in orphan center for 6 to 10 years (AOR = 6.2; 95% CI: 2.6, 15.10), having recent illness (AOR = 3.9; 95% CI: 1.4, 10.4), and being aged 10 to 12 years (AOR = 11.2; 95% CI: 3.5, 35.4) were significantly associated with stunting whereas having recent illness (AOR = 4.3; 95% CI: 1.4, 7.3) and being aged 6 to 7 years (AOR: 10.4; 95% CI: 3.2, 33.6) were significantly associated with wasting. Underweight was more likely (AOR: 8.9; 95% CI: 2.7, 29.5) among children with recent illness.\nConclusions:\nAlmost 1 in 6, 1 in 9, and 1 in 11 institutionalized school-age orphans in Harari Regional State were stunted, wasted, and underweight respectively. Younger children and those with recent illness were more likely to be undernourished. Underlying reasons for undernutrition among orphans being cared in orphan centers should be further explored.\nKeywords Undernutrition orphan school-age Harari Ethiopia", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7837605476379395}
+{"content": "The correct lighting is important to ensure you don’t strain your eyes when, for example, you're attempting to read, or study. It also ensures that your home is safe for people with reduced mobility, or health conditions that may make them more at risk of slips, trips, or falls.\nOne of the key mobility aids that's worth purchasing for added safety and security around your home is a night light, as it provides clear vision in the dark, and is ideal for use around the home for anyone who may need to move around at night.\nSAD Therapy Lamps for Seasonal Affective Disorder\nThe Ability Superstore lighting range also features specialist therapy lighting, such as SAD lamps for\nSeasonal Affective Disorder.\nSAD affects thousands of people in the UK during the dark, winter months and a medically-approved SAD lamp mimics natural sunlight to help keep the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder at bay. This makes it the perfect living room aid for anyone struggling with low mood, or energy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6061263680458069}
+{"content": "(b)(4).\nAccording to laboratory tests the hcu40 was positively tested for mycobacteria.\nThus the failure could be confirmed.\nAs mentioned in the instruction for use, the device has to be cleaned with a 5% chloramine-t concentration in the entire water volume of the hcu 40 for special, highly effective disinfection and biofilm removal.\nThe chloramine-t solution must be allowed to act for 24 hours.\nAs stated by email, laboratory tests, performed one month after, came back clean for this device.\nThis reported incident was identified as an issue relating to the decontamination procedures for the device.\nCapa (b)(4) was opened to address the reported issue.\nA health hazard evaluation (hhe) was performed to determine the risk associated with the reported issue and the outcome was determined to be low.\nHowever, fsca 2015-11-30 was initiated to address the cleaning and decontamination process within the ifu of the hcu40 device.\nThis procedural update was completed on 29 november 2016.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992361068725586}
+{"content": "In a standard lumbar microdiscectomy, the patient is anesthetized and placed in the prone position. Variations in technique exist depending on the institution, region, and surgeon.The hips are flexed to open the interlaminar spaces. A protuberant belly should hang as freely as possible to reduce venous hypertension. The ulnar nerves at the elbow are padded to prevent neuropathy. The legs cannot be overflexed. The back is parallel to the ground. A preoperative radiograph with a spinal needle is obtained to confirm localization. The back is shaved and prepared.\nAfter injection of a long-acting local anesthetic agent, a 3-cm incision is made over the disc space (as determined by radiograph). Unipolar cautery is used to dissect down through midline subcutaneous fat. The lumbodorsal fascia is opened paramedially. Muscles are stripped from the lamina. Obtain a repeat radiograph to confirm the appropriate location.\nA small laminotomy is created with a drill or rongeurs. The ligament is excised with rongeurs or a knife. An operating microscope is now used. The medial facet is partially resected in most patients. Some evidence indicates that joint angles smaller than 35° result in resection of larger portions of the medial facet and result in more immediate postoperative pain.\n[26] The root is then identified and retracted. The disc fragment is evident below the retracted root.\nThe annulus is incised and the disc removed with pituitary rongeurs. Loose fragments of the disc in the interspace are removed. The course of the nerve root is palpated with an angled instrument along its entirety to ensure adequate decompression. Significant controversy exists regarding the optimal extent of discectomy.\n[27] Bleeding is stopped, the wound is irrigated, and then it is closed in interrupted absorbable sutures layer by layer. A light dressing is applied.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8620014786720276}
+{"content": "Challenging behaviors – defined as abnormal behaviors that deviate from one’s culture in frequency, intensity, or duration – are common among autistics, and have the potential to cause hardships for the autistic and others (Jang, Healy, & Mannion, 2011; Matson & Minshawi, 2007; Myers & Johnson, 2007). However, there is so much more to autism than challenges and hardships. When we focus on problematic behaviors, we prime others to look for the negative and ignore the positive. In the right environment, autistics can make significant contributions to society (Mottron, 2011).\nAutistics engage in challenging behaviors for a variety of reasons – difficulty communicating their needs, they may be anxious or stressed, or they may be overwhelmed by their surroundings. Instead of focusing on behaviors as problematic, why not focus on challenging behaviors as ways autistics communicate their needs? An example, my family and I went to a restaurant and were seated in an area with bright overhead lights. My son began his wiggling dance that occurs before becoming overstimulated. If I viewed this wiggling as a problematic behavior, I would ask my son to sit still, get him to focus on something else, ignore the wiggling, etc. If I, however, viewed challenging behaviors as his way of communicating sensory challenges, I would focus on arranging a more conducive environment. I noticed an area in the restaurant with dimmer lighting; our server happily accommodated us. When I focus on arranging conducive environments for my son, his challenging behaviors disappear.\nI am reminded of Bogdan and Taylor’s (1994) recommendation to abandon the term “challenging behavior” to help focus on problematic environments rather than behaviors. The article was written 27 years ago, yet we still define autistics by their challenges. I encourage we focus on designing environments to help reduce challenging behaviors rather than making autistics exist in challenging environments. What are ways we can begin designing autistic-centered environments? First and foremost, don’t be afraid to tell your child they are autistic. Many parents I work with say they are afraid their child will “feel different.” Don’t worry, we already know we are different; we know we don’t fit in. Knowing we are autistic helps us realize there is not something “wrong” with us; validating our perception we interpret the world differently and that normal is subjective.\nSecond, view autistics as sensitive rather than challenging. Sensitive, according to Websters dictionary, refers to capable of perceiving with a sense; responsive to external conditions; easily upset. Wow! That explains many autistics. My son is a sensitive soul. He is passionate, energetic, sensory-sensitive, and quickly melts down. Rather than viewing his behaviors as problematic, we view them as signs his environment is not suitable for his sensitive being. Imagine if we viewed autistics as sensitive rather than defining their behaviors as challenging. What kid wants to be reminded of their social deficits, food selectivity, and other quirky (often negatively portrayed) traits?\nThird, our first impressions of autism begin within our family. Engage in open, honest, and positive conversations about autism with your family. Champion your child, be supportive, teach them to be comfortable in their autistic identity. Your goal is raising an autistic child to be their unique self. Family’s love and understanding are a big part of autistic children developing a positive sense of self.\nFourth, don’t just love your autistic child, unconditionally love them; there is a difference. Conditional love teaches, “you are only valuable when you conform for the convenience of others.” Unconditional love shows your love does not have conditions, you love and accept your autistic child for who they naturally are. Please do not fall into the trap that is the core of many parenting techniques – loving your child only when they follow directives, look people in the eye, don’t stim, wear sensory-aversive clothes, eat food to comply, or when they hide their tears but are falling apart inside. This is profoundly destructive psychologically. Be comfortable with your child’s autistic identity, their quirks, their challenges; celebrate. Don’t make them fit in, that only furthers the “challenging” behavior ideology.\nFifth, when developing treatment plans, focus on the child’s best interests, not the parent’s, not the therapist’s, and not cultural standards. Quite often we start with the wrong question – how I can get my autistic child to comply. Start with the question “what does my child need and how can I meet those needs?” It will lead you in a strength-based direction, rather than focusing on eliminating challenging behaviors.\nSixth, the experts on autism are autistics. Prestigious university degrees, trainings, and state licensures may make a person an expert in a field, but it does not make them an expert on being autistic. Over the years working in the autism field, I began realizing many who work in the field or publish scholarly work on autism are not themselves autistic. The best way to understand the behaviors of autistics – seek out autistics. They personally know what it is like to live an autistic life. I think about how much families would benefit if they were introduced to the wealth of knowledge provided by autistics.\nLastly, understand your autistic child’s sensory challenges by allowing them to be the expert. For the child with food selectivity, is it due to texture, taste, smell? We all have foods we dislike. Instead of reinforcing food acceptance, find the motivating factor behind your child’s food selectivity, and use that to your advantage. For those autistics who prefer to wear a limited range of clothes due to sensory aversions – rather than forcing compliance to wear a variety of clothes, simply purchase more preferred clothes. When I discover a pair of pants my son likes, I purchase five pairs, in multiple colors. When we make autistic children wear uncomfortable clothes, we teach them their opinions don’t matter; that sensory pain must be endured. For many autistics, stimming serves as an outlet to reduce anxious feelings, alleviate boredom, or show unabashed joy. Stimming looks odd, but mainly to non-autistics. When we reduce a stim just because it is socially odd or does not meet our expectations, we have lost sight of the needs of the autistic. Rather than identifying stimming as an unwanted behavior, view it as a coping mechanism. When we remove a coping mechanism that is not negatively impacting a child, we are not serving the best interest of the child.\nYes, autistics have challenging behaviors, but they also have strengths and capabilities. I encourage us to define autistics by their capabilities rather than their deficits. Re-define normal and encourage your child to veer off the “normal” map. Let your child discover they may not fit into any box – and celebrate that fact. Embrace your child’s autism as a unique, diverse aspect of them rather than modifying their behaviors so they resemble “normal.” Autism is not an easy developmental condition to live with – requiring patience and understanding from everyone. Yes, my son’s sensory challenges, exceptional memory, adherence to routines, and literal interpretations can be draining. However, the best part of each day is seeing my son flap his hands in joy – it means we are on the right track, and I usually join in with my own happy dance.\nFor more information, Heidi Hillman can be reached at hhillman@ewu.edu . References\nBogdan, R., & Taylor, S.J. (1994). The social meaning of mental retardation: Two life stories. London: Teachers College Press.\nJang, J., Dixon, D. R., Tarbox, J., & Granpeesheh, D. (2011). Symptom severity and challenging behavior in children with ASD.\nResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 1028-1032.\nMatson, J.L., & Minshawi, N.F. (2007). Functional assessment of challenging behaviors: Toward a strategy for applied settings.\nResearch in Developmental Disabilities, 28, 353-361.\nMottron, L. (2011). The power of autism.\nNature, 479,\nMyers, S.M., & Johnson, C.P. (2007). Management of children with autism spectrum disorders.\nPediatrics, 120, 1162-1182.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8013414144515991}
+{"content": "A startup is using microwave technology in an innovative conversion process that allows for small units that can be sold to large plastics generators and other stakeholders.\nDespite deep uncertainties in the global oil market, a firm in Indiana says it intends to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in an operation to convert auto shredder residue into diesel and gasoline. Continue Reading\nPlastic bags are contributing to flooding in one Asian city, and a plastics-to-fuel facility is being planned in Australia.\nA recyclable, recycled-content polyester material has been developed for automotive components, and a high-molecular-weight PLA could replace PP in packaging.\nA major U.K. plastics-to-fuel company is one of 10 companies participating in Unreasonable Impact, a two-week accelerator program designed to connect entrepreneurs and investors to address key global environmental and social issues.\nA label manufacturer releases a line geared toward recyclability, and a Canadian polystyrene recycling company is set to expand thanks to significant outside investment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9438961148262024}
+{"content": "In the unit readings from your Psychological Testing and Assessment text, you read about misconceptions regarding test bias and test fairness—two terms that are often incorrectly considered synonymous. While questions regarding test bias have been addressed through technical means, issues with test fairness are tied to values. The text attempts to define test fairness in a psychometric context and provides eight techniques for preventing or remedying adverse impact on one or another group (see page 209). One of these techniques included differential cutoffs. Furthermore, you were introduced to a variety of methods for setting cut scores. These methods have been based on either CTT or IRT.\n—–Determine which one is preferential for responding to questions about a test’s fairness.——Identify at least two advantages and two disadvantages in using each theory, citing appropriate American Educational Research Association (AERA) standards from your readings.——Defend your preference in terms of the methods used within each theory and how they apply to concepts of fairness across groups.—– Essentially, how does it best address test fairness?——Describe how advances in technology are improving the process of test development and inclusion of appropriate items.\nSample Solution\nBeyond Bias: Methods for Fairness in Testing", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5280677676200867}
+{"content": "nuroflux are developing a wearable device for the continuous monitoring of stroke patients.\nFollowing a suspected stroke, a CT scan will be used to confirm the diagnosis. CT scans provide imaging snapshots but due to radiation exposure are only performed every 24 hours. In this first 24-hour window, patients will receive treatment and are at risk of having a secondary stroke. However, there is currently no device for the continuous monitoring of these patients.\nOur device will fill this gap, proving real-time monitoring of patient’s cerebral blood flow and brain activity in-between CT scans to inform on treatment outcome and detect secondary strokes.\nFounder Sam van Bohemen has a neuroscience background and is currently completing a PhD in biomedical engineering. Sam is supported by advisors with experience in engineering, clinical care of patients, commercialisation, regulatory affairs and market access.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5549851059913635}
+{"content": "There is a critical need for localised European production across the EV battery metals supply chain – Green Lithium is a European early mover, adopting an internationally-proven merchant lithium refinery model\nBACKGROUND:\nThe battery-metal supply chain is dominated by East Asia, with no refining capability in Europe despite significant opportunity\n+21% CAGR\nforecast annual growth in global lithium-ion battery production capacity across 2021-2030, primarily driven by electric vehicle adoption\nCurrently each year the UK produces over 1 million cars and the EU over 10 million – with national governments announcing upcoming bans of new combustion-engine vehicle sales, the transition to electric vehicles will only accelerate\nEuropean refined lithium chemicals demand is forecast to reach 550,000 tonnes by 2030, primarily driven by rapidly-growing demand from the EV and lithium-ion battery industries\nWithout a secure supply of lithium the UK’s and the EU’s automotive industries will collapse, with widespread impact on local economies, employment security and governmental decarbonisation commitments\nSecurity risk will worsen as the East Asian market consumes more of its own supply – this is the key commercial supply chain issue, namely: accessing refined lithium chemicals at any price\nMeanwhile, the EU has introduced the Rules of Origin, mandating battery and car manufacturers to localise supply chains, forcing them to source precursor battery materials from UK or EU suppliers from 2024 or face punitive tariffs\nFurthermore, the EU will mandate adherence to the Batteries Regulation, which many international refineries – and their downstream customers – must meet to ensure compliance\nAs the market for EVs grows, the supply chain needs to keep up\nBy building and operating the facility in the UK, Green Lithium aims to provide the missing link in the EV supply chain by connecting the UK and Europe’s lithium battery and cell manufacturers with international sources of raw lithium material", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7775270938873291}
+{"content": "The Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding is the voice for pharmacy compounding, representing compounding pharmacists and technicians in both 503A and 503B settings, as well as prescribers, educators, researchers, and suppliers.\nIn traditional compounding, pharmacists create a customized medication, most often from pure ingredients, for an individual patient pursuant to a prescription. Pharmacists’ ability to compound medications from pure ingredients is authorized in federal law and for good reason: Manufactured drugs don’t come in strengths and dosage forms that are right for everyone, and prescribers need to be able to prescribe customized medications when, in their judgment, a manufactured drug is not the best course of therapy for a human or animal patient.\nEvery day, APC members play a critical role in patients’ lives, preparing essential, custom medications for a range of health conditions, including autism, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, women’s health, animal health, and others.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5812784433364868}
+{"content": "Arizona State University has prided itself on the mission to become a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and inclusion for students of all backgrounds. To provide the most meaningful experiences and promote student growth both personally and professionally, the university offers over 800 students organizations for involvement and leadership on campus. With a heavy reliance on paper and print materials, large-scale engagement events such as Passport to ASU and Panhellenic Formal Recruitment have become wasteful and inefficient, straying from the goals established by university president, Michael M. Crow. The processes involved within these two events are outdated and limit accessibility for many students, minimizing the opportunity to get involved and connect with their peers. Engage is a company founded by an Arizona State University student, hoping to find feasible solutions to meet the needs and improve the overall student engagement experience. By designing two separate mobile applications for Passport to ASU and Panhellenic Formal Recruitment, Engage has eliminated the need for paper and print materials while simplifying the event processes for incoming students and the organizations. These apps will similarly improve accessibility for all students, allowing users to get involved and connect with peers without limitations such as transportation or time. Innovation is a key focus of Arizona State University, and to stay competitive they must find new ways to improve the student experience and modernize current offerings. Getting involved is often considered one of the defining parts of collegiate life, and the university must work to maximize opportunities and make the transition as effortless and enjoyable as possible. By implementing these two mobile apps, student engagement will reach new heights and realign with the missions Arizona State University was founded upon.\nIncluded in this item (3) Details 2018-05", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5425295829772949}
+{"content": "Networking's new normal\nBrooke E. Kulusich (left): ‘Now that many are Zoom-friendly, it presents an incredible opportunity to transcend geographic barriers and interact with peers, mentors, and speakers regardless of their locations.’\nWith regional and national meetings gone remote, highly-anticipated experiential rotations canceled, and long-distance travel limited indefinitely, it seems that COVID–19 has impeded traditional opportunities for face-to-face networking. However, this does not have to be the case. The pandemic will undoubtedly revolutionize the way student pharmacists will have to foster and expand their professional circles, but it might not be for the worse. I have come to appreciate this unique season as an opportunity to rethink geographic boundaries, cultivate my existing relationships remotely, and use social media as a platform to engage with others.\nTranscend geographic barriers\nBefore the world went remote, I often found myself limited to my community of local contacts who were less likely to be hindered by long-distance travel or schedule conflicts. Now that many are Zoom-friendly, an incredible opportunity exists to transcend geographic barriers and interact with peers, mentors, and speakers regardless of their locations. I have found great value in capitalizing on my relationships with faculty advisors and new practitioner mentors who are often eager to connect students with their colleagues around the country.\nNevertheless, efforts to grow your networks must not always aim at those higher on the professional ladder. Networking horizontally with fellow student pharmacists at the chapter, regional, and national levels can have a tremendous compounding effect over time. In this unique period of separation, everyone is yearning to regain a sense of community. Consider scheduling a virtual social event or coffee date to meet one another, share ideas, and build lasting friendships with student pharmacists beyond your local chapter.\nNow more than ever, people are using social media as a tool to remain connected. Make use of this time to ensure that your social media profiles reflect your personal brand and curate a network that aligns with your professional goals. LinkedIn is an excellent platform for sharing relevant articles, responding to other people’s posts, and even launching a blog in your own areas of interest. Additionally, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can be a tool to engage regularly with followers, share professional updates, and amplify content reach.\nEmerge with resilience\nThroughout the pandemic, I have come to appreciate the value of social capital and the sense of community garnered through my professional contacts. This is an opportunity to think creatively about scaling your networks virtually, connecting with colleagues old and new, and constructing your online identity. Although large-scale events remain on hold for the foreseeable future, incorporating these tactics will position you to emerge with resilience when we meet again soon.\nBrooke E. Kulusich is a third-year PharmD candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9075265526771545}
+{"content": "Realizing the Potential in Everything\nAt EverGrain, we know that every grain counts. We also know that every measure we take to better our planet has a lasting impact. These two convictions are why sustainability through circularity motivates our every decision. These beliefs are why we started our business, and they propel our purpose:\nto realize the potential in everything. In 2013, we recognized that we weren’t utilizing the full potential of barley. That recognition planted a seed that has germinated over the past seven years and grown into the company we are today. We realize the role that barley can play in overcoming the global challenge of nourishing our ever-growing planet. Our ingredients contribute more than just nutrition, taste, and texture to the foods and beverages we enjoy. They also contribute harmony—harmony between how we consume and how we live.\nOur heritage, through our founding partner, provides us access to a nutrient-dense barley supply that is transparent and local, stable and consistent. When combined with our innovative processes, we capture the full potential of this existing natural resource to fulfill our commitment to our planet’s health and longevity.\nAs a result of this ambition, access, and technology, we’ve found our place in today’s evolving food and beverage landscape:\nEverGrain creates incredible ingredients that nourish the world through the transformative power of circularity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.70006263256073}
+{"content": "The digital revolution affects all economic aspects and the financial sector is not an exception. Despite the wide evidence on the influence of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) on the financial sector advancement, this topic has yet to be researched in Syria. We explore the effect of five proxies of ICT on financial development using multiple regression model for the period 2005 to 2017. We also conduct marginal effect analysis to identify the impact of penetration of mobile phones on the financial development with war and without it. We find that there is a significant positive influence of the number of mobile subscribers on the financial development index in Syria. Our result is consistent with Alshubiri et al. (2019) who find that a positive and significant impact exists of fixed broadband on financial development in GCC countries. However, the number of telephone subscribers has insignificant effect of the Syrian financial development. The war seems to have a significant adverse effect on the financial development in Syria. In addition, we find that the marginal influence of mobile subscription on the index of financial development without war is larger compared to the case with war. We conclude that digital transformation has great potentials for advancing the Syrian financial sector especially if accompanied with more investment in ICT infrastructure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6169781684875488}
+{"content": "Journal of Hypertension and Risk Factors (JHRF) is an international open-access peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, bimonthly journal that aims to contribute to the constant research and development done by various researchers and scholars across the globe.\nThe journal focusing on theories, methods, and hypertension risk factors. It promotes analyzing contemporary communication issues in new light and research.\nHypertension and Risk Factors are broad-based disciplines that have a potential impact on almost every stage of human life regardless of the age limit.\nThere have been significant advances in hypertension and risk factors over recent years and the pace of innovation/development shows no sign of slowing. However, the practice of novel approaches in this field is often sub-optimal. Because of the lack of wide visibility and exposure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6572972536087036}
+{"content": "Jamie Lorimer\nThe Anthropocene is the outcome of an antibiotic mode of managing life, characterised by systemic efforts to eradicate, control and simply ecological systems. This rationalisation of life has enabled a specific and selective mode of human flourishing. But it comes at a cost. Across a range of scales, we are now experiencing Anthropocene blowback: the intensified emergence of pathogenic and dangerous risks, from pandemics to extreme weather. In response to these risks, a growing range of scientists, citizens and politicians are experimenting with probiotic approaches to managing life. Probiotic approaches use life to manage life; introducing ecologically significant, ‘keystone species’ to deliver desired functions and services. Examples range from rewilding to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change in the countryside to microbiome restoration for gut and soil health. These interventions involve target programmes of ‘controlled decontrolling’. This lecture provides an overview of these developments, reflecting on the specific mode of biopolitics they perform, and the unequal implications of the probiotic turn for the human and nonhuman lives it governs and neglects.\nJamie Lorimer is associate professor of geography and the environment at Oxford University. His research interests encompass cultural geography, the geographies of science, the politics of Nature and wildlife conservation. He is the author of Wildlife in the Anthropocene: Conservation after Nature (2015).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6337248682975769}
+{"content": "dc.contributor.author Breshani, Egis dc.contributor.author Filchenko, Anastasiia dc.date.accessioned 2018-01-18T11:50:16Z dc.date.available 2018-01-18T11:50:16Z dc.date.issued 2017 dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2478131 dc.description Masteroppgave(MSc) in Master of Science in Business, Finance - Handelshøyskolen BI, 2017 Masteroppgave(MSc) in Master of Science in Finance - Handelshøyskolen BI, 2017 nb_NO dc.description.abstract This work is based on the so-called “Credit Spread Puzzle” phenomenon. It suggests a\nnew way to deal with the phenomenon, namely, the consideration of hidden debt in\nspecific firms’ balance sheets. This information serves as an input in assessing a firm’s\ncredit risk and default probabilities. The work’s aim is to test, through known credit risk\nmodels, whether the modified input helps to bridge the gap between theoretical and\nobserved credit prices and spreads and to determine the extent to which it does make a\nchange. nb_NO dc.language.iso eng nb_NO dc.publisher BI Norwegian Business School nb_NO dc.subject finans nb_NO dc.subject finance nb_NO dc.subject financial economics nb_NO dc.title Do hidden liabilities unravel the credit spread puzzle? nb_NO dc.type Master thesis nb_NO", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5821496844291687}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis report summarizes survey data collected in 2020, both before and during the pandemic; it is the fourth survey, preceded by findings from 2004, 2009, 2014.\nThe Afterschool Alliance's webpage on COVID-19 offers a rich array of resources to help support Out-of-School Time (OST) system builders, administrators, and practitioners in navigating the challenges of the pandemic as they strive to effectively serve children, families, and providers.\nThis issue brief outlines steps that public and private sector leaders can guide a comeback effort and build back better following COVID-19.\nThis blog is the second part in a series on prevention and responding to substance use and trauma in Alaska. It describes a collaborative effort and training on trauma-engaged response.\nThis issue brief provides a succinct overview of social emotional learning and why afterschool is a perfect place to focus on this and to achieve positive developmental outcomes. It includes examples of curriculum and activities for afterschool programs from SC, NC, GA, NH, and NY.\nThe Afterschool Alliance has developed an easy-to-use searchable database on evidence-based impacts of afterschool and summer programs.\nThis PowerPoint presentation explores key principles for effective business management. It describes the concept of shared services. Some slides demonstrate the extensive resources of the ECE Shared Resources tool used by more than 20 states. It provides examples of strengthening business practices in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.\nThis report summarizes 2014 survey results and provides a quick picture of supply and demand in afterschool. It indicates that the numbers of children being served in afterschool have increased to 10.2 million. It also indicates that the numbers of children that would enroll if a program were available is increasing to 19.4 million.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5939570665359497}
+{"content": "Författare: Jeff Madura; Roland Fox E-bok ISBN: 9781473770522 ISBN: 9781473770508 Språk: English Upplaga: 5\nInternational finance has become one of the hottest topics in national debates with tariff wars and EU membership dominating the news. As multinational corporations (MNCs) continue to expand their operations globally, they must not only manage the advantages that ensue but also their exposure to risk.The fifth edition of Madura and Fox’s International Financial Management offers students a comprehensive introduction to this fast-moving field, discussing not only exchange rate behaviour, exchange rate risk management, long- and short-term asset and liability management, but also topics such as different currencies, dissimilar political situations, imperfect markets and diversified opportunity sets.Engaging real-world examples, critical debate questions and project workshop activities equip students with the essential knowledge they need to succeed in international finance.This textbook is suitable for both final year undergraduate and master’s level courses in international financial management.This title is available with MindTap, a flexible online learning solution that provides students with all the tools they need to succeed including an interactive eReader, engaging multimedia, practice questions, assessment materials, revision aids, and analytics to help you track their progress.\nVid val av sökresultat uppdateras sidan.\nTryck på mellanslagstangenten och piltangenterna för att göra ett val.\nAnvänd vänster-/högerpil för att navigera i bildspelet eller svep åt vänster/höger om du använder en mobil enhet", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5250321626663208}
+{"content": "Snow Crab Trap Survey to Ensure Sustainability\nIn 2008, nearly 8,000 tonnes of snow crab were caught in the estuary and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, up approximately 2,000 tonnes from 2004 and down nearly 2,500 tonnes from 2002, reports http://www.megafishnet.com/ with reference to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.\nCatches have fluctuated by about 10% from one season to the next. These are not random fluctuations: the amount of crab caught corresponds to the authorized catch level for the region. Just how are these annual catch levels established? That is one of the tasks handled by Jean Lambert, a biologist with the Maurice Lamontagne Institute in Mont-Joli (Québec), who is in charge of data analysis in the snow crab stock assessment process for the estuary and the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence.\nTo ensure the long-term sustainability of the resource, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) uses a number of measures to manage the snow crab fishery. The total allowable catch is the most important measure. Other management measures include the minimum legal size, limits on the number of licences and traps, the length of the fishing season and the closure of the fishery based on certain criteria. To establish the allowable catch rates for the coming season, DFO estimates the quantities of snow crab that will be available the following year. The available biomass is estimated partly on the basis of commercial fishery data. However, the main source of data is the trap survey, which is independent of the fishery. In each of the nine fishing areas covering the estuary and the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence, crab traps are installed on the sea bottom at different depths. The traps are hauled up after 24 hours to check them. By averaging the catches for each category of crab and comparing the results with the data from previous years, the Department estimates the amount of crab that can be fished the following season.\nThese trap surveys are an effective method for determining snow crab abundance, particularly the abundance of legal size crab (95 mm carapace width or larger). This method can also be used to calculate an abundance index for adolescent crab (carapace width of 78 to 95 mm), which will reach minimum legal size after their next moult. For the smallest crabs-those under 78 millimetres-less precise data are obtained. The large crabs that crawl into the traps scare away the smaller ones. As a result, small crabs are under-represented in traps relative to their natural abundance in the ocean. Trap surveys nonetheless make it possible to determine the medium-term trend for adolescent crabs-those that will reach minimum legal size in subsequent fishing seasons. Fishers are required to return all sub-legal size crabs to the water.\nIt can take nine years for a snow crab to reach the legal size. Snow crabs moult, or shed their exoskeleton (carapace) several times a year when young but only once per year from the adolescent stage to the adult stage. When fully grown, a crab goes through its terminal moult and its carapace does not get any larger. Some individuals may not reach the minimum legal size by the time they stop growing. They can count themselves lucky, since they will never be fished!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5415343642234802}
+{"content": "A discussion of noise figure measurements includes a wide number of options, instrumentation, and techniques each with their own advantages and limitations. In this tech brief, we focus on non-cryogenic applications, with proven performance, that can be conducted with standard laboratory equipment and easily followed by trained personnel.\nPlease note: By downloading a white paper, the details of your profile will be shared with the sponsoring company and you may be contacted by them directly. Download now!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7833502888679504}
+{"content": "How can we increase the share of renewables in the transport sector, and what role can public transport play in this? That's our topic at the #EURegionsWeek. Join us at this cool online EfficienCE workshop, Oct. 12, 14:30-16:00!\nIn contrast to the decrease in CO2 emissions in other sectors, transport emissions have remained nearly constant or have even increased. It is widely known that a systemic transformation of the transport sector is needed by introducing policies and mechanisms that: reduce traffic, increase the share of environmentally-friendly modes of transport and improve vehicle technology. Public transport has a key role to play here by making trips more efficient and by supporting the electrification of vehicles and use of alternative fuels. However, the question how public transport can actively contribute to increasing the share of renewable energy in electric public transport operations is not widely discussed.\nIn this session, we will present responses to this question based on planning strategies and pilot results of the Interreg CE EfficienCE project, and provide policy recommendations.\nThe event is moderated by Dr. Wolfgang Backhaus (Leader Collective & Intelligent Mobility Team, Rupprecht Consult).\nSpeakers are:\n+49 221 6060 55 16\n+49 221 6060 55 27", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6940722465515137}
+{"content": "This section offers a variety of publications, reports, studies, and data on digital skills and digitalisation. Find skills intelligence from throughout Europe to boost your knowledge, enhance your research activities, and understand the drivers behind the digital transformation.\nPublication on skills and labour productivity. Digital Wallonia has published the 2021 Citizens Barometer with data on digital literacy and access to connectivity and technology of the Walloon Region of Belgium. This study on digital inclusiong and digital citizenship presents European and national policies, existing digital platforms, online tools and educational & training opportunities available to young people This study aims to explore the gender gap in the digital sector and digital jobs in Malta, to shed light on its causes, and investigate how the gender gap impacts organisations. This study has been requested by the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT). The paper aims to provide information, analysis and recommendations on digital skills in the 21st century and an adequate EU policy response to...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9377528429031372}
+{"content": "Car manufacturers and suppliers are now challenged to make electric, autonomous, and shared vehicles a reality. As a result, a car can no longer be seen as just mere means of transportation. It has to offer services and value it never had before, thus changing product design, production, supply chain, sales, and marketing.\nThis eBook aims to serve as a navigation in the automotive digital transformation, helping OEMs and suppliers step towards new opportunities and prepare for the transition.\nAutomotive digital transformation is closely tied with other substantial changes, like electrification, autonomous driving, and shared mobility. Many market players are not only adopting digital technologies but have already started pushing the innovative usage in other aspects of the business beyond the product itself. Automakers who only start their digital path need precise mapping and quick guidelines to align with the leading companies.\nThis eBook shows how to\nAs the automotive industry is up to significant changes, each day brings more and more technologies, software solutions and services, increasing the basic requirements for any business out there. Start mapping out your main steps in digital transformation with the navigation provided by this eBook.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6008750200271606}
+{"content": "Many organizations are trying to keep production moving with fewer employees working per shift and order volumes rising by the day. Selecting the right label solution has never been more important to the success of your business.\nLike most industries, manufacturing in the U.S. experienced an unprecedented downturn in 2020. Years of sluggish growth hit the pandemic head-on resulting in a perfect storm that dropped the industry’s market size to $5.3T - its lowest in more than a decade. However, despite the letdown, U.S. manufacturing has shown its resilience, bouncing back with an expected market growth rate of 10.8% in 2021. To ensure this expectation becomes reality, organizations in the manufacturing industry need to address the most...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6082015037536621}
+{"content": "Managing social media accounts, especially if you have a business or professional account, may be difficult. In recent years, Twitter has grown to become one of the most popular microblogging and social media platforms, with practically all major brands, organizations, and individuals using it. If you don’t use Twitter to obtain your daily dose of news and updates these days, you must have been living under a rock.\nGetting followers is difficult enough, but keeping track of them is even more difficult. To create content that attracts followers to your profile, you must first identify which posts are warmly accepted by your followers and which posts are not.\nYou can receive notifications when someone likes, retweets, or follows your posts.\nHowever, there is no official way of knowing when your Twitter profile has been viewed.\nWhile Twitter does provide certain insights if you activate Analytics features such as profile views, retweets, and likes, there are few to no ways to find out who viewed your Twitter profile.\nDo the browser extensions and other services work?\nSome browser extensions claim to identify who has viewed your Twitter profile, but this is almost always a ruse to steal your personal information for commercial purposes. It is not recommended to use such extensions.\nThere are also third-party services out there that aren’t browser extensions, but they nonetheless oversell their capabilities. These services all connect to Twitter’s API and can send you notifications when you acquire or lose followers, as well as when someone mentions you. However, this isn’t the same as knowing who has viewed your profile or a specific Tweet.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8121172785758972}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground: Persistent hyperlipidemia is a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity in patients with nephrotic and non-nephrotic patients. Low-density lipoprotein-apheresis (LDL-apheresis) was shown to rapidly remove lipid structures. The current study aimed to compare the initial lipid profiles in patients with nephrotic syndrome and non-nephrotic hyperlipidemia as well as to evaluate the lipid profile of each group following a single treatment with LDL-apheresis. Methods: This is an open-label observational cross-sectional study of patients treated with LDL-apheresis including ten patients with nephrotic syndrome and thirteen patients with non-nephrotic hyperlipidemia who were either resistant and/or intolerant of lipid lowering therapy, with normal kidney function. Routine blood tests with full traditional lipid profile (Total cholesterol-(TC), Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), High-density lipoprotein (HDL), Triglycerides-(TG)) were determined before and after 12-hours following a single LDL-apheresis procedure. Results: Both groups were comparable by sex and age with more males than female in both groups. Baseline lipid profile was different between the two groups with nephrotic syndrome patients having significantly higher TC (p=0.05), LDL (p<0.001) and HDL (p<0.02) than those with non-nephrotic hyperlipidemia. A single treatment with LDL-apheresis resulted in significant improvements in the lipid profile of both groups including TC, HDL, LDL and TG, however HDL not significantly reduced in patients with nephrotic syndrome. Conclusion: Resistant nephrotic syndrome patients have a more severe and persistent hyperlipidemia than patients with non-nephrotic hyperlipidemia. The current study shows that LDL-apheresis is a safe and effective alternative to those who cannot tolerate or resistant to conventional treatments.\nKeywords Hyperlipidemia LDL-apheresis Nephrotic syndrome ASJC Scopus subject areas Medicine(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5524647235870361}
+{"content": "The latest version of the guide discusses the difficulties that health professionals have faced tackling the current health crisis. It also provides actionable solutions, empowering them to overcome these challenges and be their best self.\nFor more information, please visit https://nursesptsd.com\nDespite the ongoing efforts of countries around the world and widespread vaccination programs, the pandemic is still impacting everyday life for the majority of families. The Promeza MG guide highlights that rising cases can lead to burnout for nurses and other frontline professionals.\nThe company explains that burnout occurs when someone experiences depletion of energy, reduced professional efficacy, or feels distant from their role as a healthcare worker. This is likely following a surge in cases, and can lead to PTSD for those on the frontline.\nHowever, it’s common that those suffering from PTSD or depression don’t realize what’s occurring. For this reason, the guide aims to educate as many people as possible and encourage nurses and doctors to seek the help they need.\nThe Promeza MG guide has been designed as a free tool to help nurses and doctors to deal with any stress or anxiety they have experienced during the pandemic.\nStudies show that over the last year, the number of healthcare workers reporting anxiety or PTSD has risen. Symptoms of extreme stress can mimic a heart attack or stroke, so it’s important for health professionals to be aware of the ways in which their job is impacting their mental health.\nAdditional details are provided at https://sites.google.com/view/healthcareworkersptsd\nBy downloading the guide, nurses and doctors can get the encouragement and advice they need to overcome the challenges they’re facing.\nA spokesperson states: “Since many nurses, doctors and therapists find themselves still battling with the COVID-19 infectious disease outbreak, they are nowhere near the post stage. As the vaccine plays its intended role of creating herd immunity, the number of PTSD cases in healthcare workers is expected to rise and rear its ugly head.”\nThose wishing to find out more can visit https://healthcareworkersptsd.com/free\nPassionate Care\nPassionate Care http://nursesptsd.com info@passionate-care.com +1-855-424-3007 18283 Arial Way\nSanta Clarita\nUnited States\nCOMTEX_394964780/2764/2021-10-11T16:16:34\nDisclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Emerald Journal journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9332287907600403}
+{"content": "The Efficacy of Online Therapy for Increasing Access to Mental Health Care Report Released\nOctober 14, 2021\nCHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Counseling Connection, an innovative, inclusive mental health platform released a report on the barriers and benefits of online therapy for marginalized groups. The report evaluates whether a shift toward virtual care has improved access for underserved populations or if it has alternatively widened the digital divide.\nThe full report can be found here.\nThe new report releases statistics on how certain populations in America struggles to access and use the Internet. It states that more than 50 million Americans do not know you to use a computer and that 21% of Americans do not use the internet.\nMarginalized communities, specifically populations that are older, less educated, and black or Hispanic, statistically are most likely to lack digital literacy. Only 69% of Black Americans and 67% of Hispanic Americans own a computer, and only 61% of adults 65 and older own a smartphone.\nPoor broadband access can also prevent individuals from using the internet. This issue is most common in states with a high percentage of rural residents, including Nebraska, Montana, and Alaska. Additionally, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Americans living in poverty are more likely to lack home broadband services.\nThe report explores the many ways that online therapy has helped increased access to mental health services, such as allowing people to access care from their homes, opening more options for providers, and offering more anonymity.\nHowever, people with issues accessing broadband or using technology may struggle to benefit from these services. The report offers suggestions for how therapists can address these barriers and increase ease of access for their clients.\nCounseling Connection helps increase access to mental health services by offering an easy-to-use mental health platform that connects therapists with clients looking for their services. Clients can find both providers who offer in-person therapy and teletherapy, depending on their unique needs.\nMore details on this upcoming, innovative platform can be found by joining the Counseling Connection newsletter.\nNancy Cowden\nCounseling Connection email us here", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5379288792610168}
+{"content": "Papadopoulou, Anastasia; (2021) Particle Suspensions in Complex Formulations. Doctoral thesis (Ph.D), UCL (University College London).\nText\nPapadopoulou_SN_16030627_PhD final.pdf\nAccess restricted to UCL open access staff until 1 March 2022.\nDownload (94MB)\nAbstract\nParticle suspensions are ubiquitous in nature and engineering/manufacturing applications. Suspensions exhibit complex rheological phenomena even in the simplest cases of monodisperse rigid spheres in Newtonian media. To complicate matters further, industrial formulations, toothpaste being a typical example, often involve particles that vary in size, surface morphology and porosity, suspended in non-Newtonian and viscoelastic solvent media. Such systems entail new particle and polymer dynamics which are poorly understood, introducing new challenges in manufacturing and product stability. Experimental evidence considering the combined effects of these parameters on suspension rheology is limited. The present study attempts to address this gap by examining two types of non- colloidal, commercial silica particles, commonly used in toothpaste formulations and differing in surface area, roughness and porosity, suspended in various non-aqueous Newtonian and non-Newtonian solvents. Their suspension rheology was investigated under steady state and oscillatory shear at different volume fractions and compared to that of relatively smooth glass sphere suspensions with a similar size distribution, used as a control system and investigated under the same experimental and solution conditions. Particle surface roughness and porosity increased suspension viscosity and induced non-Newtonian rheological phenomena at lower particle volume fractions in both the Newtonian and non-Newtonian suspending media. This was due to the increased particle specific surface area and effective volume fraction, as the solvent gets absorbed into the pores, leading to enhanced particle-particle or particle-solvent interactions. Glycerol and mineral oil were first used as the suspending medium to probe two mechanisms for suspension shear thinning: a friction driven and an adhesion driven respectively. Suspensions in glycerol exhibited shear thinning at __ ≥ 0.25 due to the elastic deformation of the surface asperities at increasing shear leading to a reduction in the friction coefficient. In contrast, suspensions in mineral oil showed pronounced shear thinning and elasticity at __ ≥ 0.02 due to particle agglomeration; this was due to the agglomerates breaking down upon increasing the shear rate. The use of an optical shearing technique enabled the monitoring of particle deagglomeration in situ which was quantified using image analysis and aggregation metrics. Based on these findings, tuning of suspension shear thinning was demonstrated by inhibiting particle agglomeration through particle surface chemistry modification. To explore the effects of solvent elasticity and shear thinning on suspension rheology and provide links with industrially relevant formulations, the same particles were studied in two non-Newtonian solvents: a viscoelastic Boger fluid and a shear thinning and weakly viscoelastic Xanthan gum solution. Elastic thickening was induced for certain suspensions in the Boger fluid. The shear thinning nature of the Xanthan gum solution seemed to suppress this phenomenon giving rise to strong shear thinning response, compared to the same suspensions in the corresponding Newtonian solvents, especially in the dilute concentration regime. The effect of temperature on suspension rheology was also investigated by heating the suspensions to 60oC, a typical temperature that solids are added in industrial manufacturing. Heating significantly decreased suspension viscosity and suppressed the shear thickening response. The suppression of the shear thickening response was either due to a decrease in the possibility of hydroclustering in the Newtonian solvents or the decrease in the flexibility of the polymer chains at elevated temperature, requiring higher stresses to show strain hardening. In contrast, suspension shear thinning was found to both increase and decrease with temperature. The thesis offers new insights in tuning suspension rheology through the particle surface morphology and chemistry as well as the physical and chemical properties of the suspending media. Suspension rheology is complex and thus, understanding the mechanisms governing it, will aid manufacturers in addressing challenges during industrial processing and developing guidelines for the design and optimization of formulations tailored to specific applications. This work forms part of an EPSRC funded research programme on addressing manufacturing challenges of Future Formulations and in particular, non-aqueous paste formulations. It also involves the collaboration with leading companies in the pharmaceutical and inkjet printing fields (GlaxoSmithKline, Xaar Plc).\nType: Thesis (Doctoral) Qualification: Ph.D Title: Particle Suspensions in Complex Formulations Event: UCL (University College London) Language: English Additional information: Copyright © The Author 2021. Original content in this thesis is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Any third-party copyright material present remains the property of its respective owner(s) and is licensed under its existing terms. Access may initially be restricted at the author’s request. UCL classification: UCL\nUCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS\nUCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science\nUCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Dept of Mechanical Engineering\nURI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10120433 Archive Staff Only\nView Item", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6813758015632629}
+{"content": "Abstract\nCultural ecosystem services (CES) include the aesthetic, artistic, educational, spiritual and/or scientific values of ecosystems and have been described as ‘intangible’ and complex, reflecting diverse people-nature interactions that are embedded in dynamic linked social-ecological systems. CES have proved difficult to value, therefore mapping CES has largely concentrated on more tangible aspects, such as tourism and recreation—presenting the risk that highly significant cultural relationships, such as those between Indigenous peoples and their traditional land, will be rendered invisible in ecosystem assessments. We present our results from co-research with a group of ‘Rainforest Aboriginal peoples׳ from the Wet Tropics, Australia that illustrates a method to address this gap through mapping their perceptions of the health of Indigenous CES. We found that categories associated with biocultural diversity and governance matched their perceptions better than the usual framework that recognizes aesthetic, spiritual and other categories. Co-produced maps presented demonstrate spatial patterns of CES that are related primarily to variations in social attributes (such as adherence to cultural protocols), rather than the ecological attributes (such as biodiversity patterns). Further application of these concepts of biocultural diversity governance, and variation in social attributes when mapping CES, particularly in partnerships with Indigenous peoples is recommended.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5717154145240784}
+{"content": "Computer vision capabilities have rapidly been advancing and are expected to become an important component to incident and disaster response. However, the majority of computer vision capabilities are not meeting public safety’s needs. For example, a commercial computer vision service mislabeled a flooded region as a “toilet.” In response, we’ve developed a dataset of public domain images collected by the Civil Air Patrol. Two key distinctions are the low altitude, oblique perspective of the imagery and disaster-related features. We provide machine annotations for all images. Human annotations, based on a hierarchical labeling scheme, are provided for a subset of images.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9339971542358398}
+{"content": "Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is an inherited heart disease characterized by sudden death in young people and featured by fibro-adipose myocardium replacement, malignant arrhythmias, and heart failure. To date, no etiological therapies are available. Mutations in desmosomal genes cause abnormal mechanical coupling, trigger pro-apoptotic signaling pathways, and induce fibro-adipose replacement. Here, we discuss the hypothesis that the ACM causative mechanism involves a defect in the expression and/or activity of the cardiac Ca2+ handling machinery, focusing on the available data supporting this hypothesis. The Ca2+ toolkit is heavily remodeled in cardiomyocytes derived from a mouse model of ACM defective of the desmosomal protein plakophilin-2. Furthermore, ACM-related mutations were found in genes encoding for proteins involved in excitation‒contraction coupling, e.g., type 2 ryanodine receptor and phospholamban. As a consequence, the sarcoplasmic reticulum becomes more eager to release Ca2+, thereby inducing delayed afterdepolarizations and impairing cardiac contractility. These data are supported by preliminary observations from patient induced pluripotent stem-cell-derived cardiomyocytes. Assessing the involvement of Ca2+ signaling in the pathogenesis of ACM could be beneficial in the treatment of this life-threatening disease.\nCalcium as a key player in arrhythmogenic cardiomiopathy : adhesion disorder or intracellular alteration? / F. Moccia, F. Lodola, I. Stadiotti, C. Pilato, M. Bellin, S. Carugo, G. Pompilio, E. Sommariva, A.S. Maione. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. - ISSN 1661-6596. - 20:16(2019 Aug), pp. 3986.1-3986.19.\nTitolo: Calcium as a key player in arrhythmogenic cardiomiopathy : adhesion disorder or intracellular alteration? Autori: Parole Chiave: Ca2+ sparks; arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy; desmosomes; phospholamban; plakophilin-2; type 2 ryanodine receptors Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: Settore MED/11 - Malattie dell'Apparato Cardiovascolare Data di pubblicazione: ago-2019 Rivista: Tipologia: Article (author) Digital Object Identifier (DOI): http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms20163986 Appare nelle tipologie: 01 - Articolo su periodico Pubblicazioni consigliate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.67877596616745}
+{"content": "This study assessed various potential everyday life resilience factors, including family, social, and physical dimensions (with three separate items created). First, we proposed a two-level measure of what helped individuals manage the pandemic —contact and interaction with family (M = 3.7; SD = 1.1; min = 1; max = 5) and social networks and distant social interactions (M = 3.6; SD = 1.2; min = 1; max = 5)—using a 5-point Likert-type scale item ranging from 1 “never” to 5 “almost always”. A continuous variable assessed the number of hours per week spent doing physical activity (M = 4.9; SD = 8.1; min = 0; max = 99).\nCopyright and License information:\n©2021 by the authors.\nLicensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).\nNote: The content above has been extracted from a research article, so it may not display correctly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7127780318260193}
+{"content": "Abstract:This paper considers two-player zero-sum finite-horizon Markov games with simultaneous moves. The study focuses on the challenging settings where the value function or the model is parameterized by general function classes. Provably efficient algorithms for both decoupled and coordinated settings are developed. In the decoupled setting where the agent controls a single player and plays against an arbitrary opponent, we propose a new model-free algorithm. The sample complexity is governed by the Minimax Eluder dimension—a new dimension of the function class in Markov games. As a special case, this method improves the state-of-the-art algorithm by a $\\sqrt{d}$ factor in the regret when the reward function and transition kernel are parameterized with d-dimensional linear features. In the coordinated setting where both players are controlled by the agent, we propose a model-based algorithm and a model-free algorithm. In the model-based algorithm, we prove that sample complexity can be bounded by a generalization of Witness rank to Markov games. The model-free algorithm enjoys a $\\sqrt{K}$-regret upper bound where $K$ is the number of episodes. Our algorithms are based on new techniques of alternate optimism Supplementary Material:zip\n0 Replies\nLoading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9638769030570984}
+{"content": "Counselors often encounter situations where clients' medical or psychiatric conditions—and their treatment—affect the assessment of, or work with, clients. This Second Edition of Medical and Psychiatric Issues for Counsellors offers a comprehensive overview highlighting key concerns and offering practical advice for judging when a situation may be beyond the counselor’s skills. The original text has been completely updated and restructured to ensure material is presented in the most user-friendly format, and three brand new chapters have been added: a new introductory chapter which provides a contextual framework for the reader; a chapter on the common principles of care and working with others; and a new concluding chapter\nChapter 4: Issues in Established Counselling and in Supervision Issues in Established Counselling and in Supervision Issues Revealed During Counselling\nMedical and psychiatric issues which predate the beginning of counselling sometimes only emerge later during the course of counselling. These may not have been revealed by the client at an earlier point for a variety of ...\nLoading...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9039535522460938}
+{"content": "A poll of 501 Americans by Visual Objects sheds light on how consumers react to brand collaborations and co-branding.\n71% of consumers prefer it when multiple businesses collaborate to offer a unique product, as per the report. While customers are drawn to co-branded initiatives, participating brands must ensure that their core values are in sync with each other to avoid a negative reputation.\nOf those polled, 61% indicated they avoid buying products with negative brand reputations on occasion. Further, 41% of consumers factor in a brand’s mission and values in their purchasing decisions.\nTerri Rockovich, co-founder and CEO of kibble brand, Jinx, notes, brand partnerships should be “complementing each other’s offerings with something unique.” Appeal to loyal customers, as 43% of are willing to try new co-branded products from brands they already enjoy.\n[3 minute read]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9845222234725952}
+{"content": "Following the Brexit decision, recruitment is now one of the most critical issues facing UK businesses. A recent survey by accountancy firm, BDO shows that the UK is appealing less to workers and is slipping down the rankings of the top destinations for European and Non-European workers. As negotiations of Brexit continue, it is anticipated stricter controls of migrant workers from the EU are on the horizon. Combined, this makes the old phrase the “war for talent” more promin", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8631370067596436}
+{"content": "TerraZyme is an exclusive blend of digestive enzymes that support the proper digestion of proteins and carbohydrates. NPN 80077027\nUses Digestive aid. Digestive enzymes. Helps digest proteins. Helps reduce gas production/flatulence following a meal rich in fermentable carbohydrates (such as vegetables, pulses/legumes/beans and whole grains). Helps prevent gastrointestinal intolerance of oligosaccharides/ fermentable carbohydrates. Directions for Use\nTake one to three vegetable capsules with meals throughout the day. If your meal includes lots of fresh, raw foods, take one capsule. If your meal includes highly processed, cooked foods or food products known to cause specific GI discomfort, take two to three capsules with meal.\nIngredients\nFungal Protease/Protéase Fongique, alpha-Amylase, Lipase, Lactase, Cellulase/Cellulase, alpha-Galactosidase, Sucrase, Glucoamylase, Papain/ Papaine, Peptidase, Betaine/Bétaine, Peppermint/Menthe poivrée, Ginger/ Gingembre, Caraway/ Graines de carvi , Hypromellose, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Dextrin, Dextrose, Water, d-Mannitol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Gluconate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5342682003974915}
+{"content": "Supporting Families with Dementia\nYou buy stationery we buy dolls\nIN MEMORY OF JAMILA Helping families live with dementia\nWe’d like to introduce you to Jamila. In 2008 Jamila went into hospital for a routine operation. During surgery, something went badly wrong, and she had a stroke on the operating table. For a few minutes, her heart stopped beating. While the doctors were able to save her life, the stroke left lasting damage, and she had vascular dementia overnight. She was left unable to help herself, let alone her disabled husband she was the primary carer for.\nJamila was a vibrant, happy woman. She had a smile that would light up a room and kindness she exuded from every pore. Like all parents, she had cared for others most of her adult life. First, it was her nephews, then two sons, her daughter, grandchildren and her husband. She worried about them all – during the day, last thing at night and first thing in the morning. She always wondered how her babies were.\nYou never stop being a parent and you never stop worrying, and Jamila’s dementia turned a worry into mental torture. For many, that torture is relieved by medication, a concoction of pharmaceuticals that can leave people numbed and empty.\nBy giving our loved ones something to care for in a dementia doll, or pet cat or dog, we can provide unmedicated comfort and a feeling of inner peace that helps them cope with their day. We make no excuses for this being personal for us. Jamila is Yasmin’s mother and the reason we do what we do. This year, in 2021, we want to donate as many dementia dolls and pets and wellbeing packs to the 850,000 families living with dementia in the UK.\nIf you’d like to donate or know someone who will benefit from a doll or a pet, please click here to contact us.\nDementia pets & dolls Caring for our elder population\nA helpful, drug-free way to calm and soothe agitated seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia is to give them a soft, lifelike baby doll to cuddle. These therapy dolls can even be effective in calming older adults with significant behavioural challenges.\nOur social impact always had two main strands. – homelessness and dementia care. Before the pandemic, we were committed to providing these dolls. However, as events unfolded, we became aware that there were other priorities. From April to August 2020 we sent out 6071 PPE packs to care settings around the country. These were for care facilities; care or nursing homes and hospices that would ordinarily procure through the NHS supply chain but had that route closed to them, as “non-essential”.\nWhile this formed the bulk of our work during the Spring/Summer period, we found ways to supply 523 dementia dolls and animals (robotic cats and dogs). These were a lifeline to many that were cut off from their families. It has been reported to us that our dolls were especially beneficial for those that had trouble engaging with others or and became especially confused in the absence of family members.\nGet In Touch Contact Details\nIf you are interested in finding out more about Dementia Dolls please get in touch with us.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5263458490371704}
+{"content": "On July 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it was formally rescinding regulations issued by the prior administration defining “joint employer” status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).\nOn July 22, 2021, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) issued a temporary rule that expands the reasons employees can use leave under Oregon’s paid sick and safe leave law during a public health emergency.\nGovernor Lamont recently signed a new law, effective October 1, 2021, which adds to the Fair Employment Practices Act an explicit ban on Connecticut employers inquiring into the ages of prospective employees “on an initial employment application.”\nSt. Louis County and the City of St. Louis issued similar face covering orders, effective July 26, 2021. They require individuals, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, to wear a face covering when in “indoor and enclosed public buildings and spaces.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9636308550834656}
+{"content": "Medical Marijuana What Is Medical Marijuana?\nThe term medical marijuana refers to using the whole unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized or approved the marijuana plant as medicine.\nHowever, scientific study of the chemicals in marijuana, called cannabinoids, has led to two FDA-approved medications that contain cannabinoid chemicals in pill form. Continued research may lead to more medications.\nBecause the marijuana plant contains chemicals that may help treat a range of illnesses and symptoms, many people argue that it should be legal for medical purposes. In fact, a growing number of states including Florida have legalized marijuana for medical use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9613982439041138}
+{"content": "Adverse childhood experiences, which can be identified in up to 20% of the population, can underpin a wide range of diseases in later life. Professor Garry Egger, from Southern Cross University, Australia, suggests that this may occur via underlying systemic inflammatory processes. Understanding more about this association, and the role that lifestyle medicine may play in preventing and managing chronic […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9929782748222351}
+{"content": "Angola: Cabinda prices drop to three-month low in August\nSeptember 13, 2021\nAverage Cabinda oil prices fell to USD 70.9 USD per barrel (pb) in August, from July’s USD 75.8 pb. The result marked a 6.4% tumble from the prior month. However, prices were still up a significant 56.2% over the same month last year, partly due to a favorable base effect.\nThe month-on-month drop in prices came on the back of demand concerns amid the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19. Chinese authorities reimposed partial lockdowns and travel restrictions in certain areas in late July and August, while several countries in the Asia-Pacific region took similar measures. Meanwhile, output of Angolan Cabinda oil rose from 1.05 million barrels per day (mbpd) in July to 1.10 mbpd in August. Turning to output among other OPEC+ members, production stumbled in Iran and Nigeria, but rose in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Moving forward, while prices for crude oil have risen since the start of September, the easing of OPEC+ production cuts poses a downside risk as constrained demand and greater supply could weigh on prices ahead. Meanwhile, Angolan output is forecast to ease slightly this year compared to last year due to the effects of previous production cuts, as well as the fallout from the oil price slump in 2020. Commenting on the outlook for the country’s oil sector and the wider economy in the wake of the global health crisis, analysts at the EIU noted: “Oil prices have risen, but global oil majors operating in Angola cut capital expenditure and activity following the oil price slump in 2020, which will continue to affect production in 2021. However, non-oil economic activity will improve; mining output will increase as global demand for diamonds recovers and agricultural activity is forecast to rise owing to favourable weather.” Author: Jan Lammersen, Economist", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7777447700500488}
+{"content": "The economic situation in Zimbabwe deteriorated significantly between 2000 and 2009. However, little empirical effort has been directed towards analysing changes in outcomes at micro levels during this challenging period. This paper therefore investigates changes in welfare during this period, with specific reference to child health outcomes. In addition to using height and weight for age as proxies for welfare, the analysis further overcomes the absence of consumption data expenditure by using a food variety score to proxy for access to food and an asset index based on principal component analysis to provide an alternative for economic ranking. Results from a comparative analysis of the 1999 and 2005/6 DHS data show that average height and weight for age z-scores for children aged 5 years or under worsened by 19% and 16% respectively while food consumption declined by 34%. These declines were across the entire wealth distribution but were more pronounced among children in middle quartile and the poorest households, but least for the rich. Multivariate regressions of height and weight for age show that a large part of their decline between 1999 and 2005/06 is explained by the deterioration in access to food over this period. Oaxaca-Blinder decompositions show that deterioration in access to food explains half the overall decline in mean height for age.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7886186838150024}
+{"content": "As reported in this article from the New York Times, on Monday, January 26, 2009, President Obama directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider California’s request for a waiver to restrict greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks more stringently than the limits specified by Federal laws. The move represented a break with the Bush administration’s environmental policy, which several times disallowed the waiver. Obama also directed the Transportation Department to write rules to implement a 2007 law mandating a 40% gain in gas mileage for autos an light trucks by 2020. The 2007 bill had no regulation to enforce it.\nSince ascending to the Presidency with bold and ambitious plans for tackling the climate crisis, Joe Biden has compiled a lengthy and damning list of disappointing decisions accommodating or favoring the fossil fuel industry. These indicate that while Biden “gets” climate, he’s still a politician at heart. He", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8816102743148804}
+{"content": "In my previous post I tried to demonstrate how cost accounting based measures are leading you astray. There is a better alternative, sound, consistent and aligned with business objectives. I often wonder, why is it that we continue using things we know are not good enough, or even bad? I believe there are two key […]\nA good friend and mentor told me many years ago that “If you ask lousy questions, don’t be surprised to get lousy answers”. I found over the years two facts: The first one is that this sentence is amazingly true and the second, is that with small adjustments this sentence can be rewritten to accurately […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5226491093635559}
+{"content": "PI: Daniele Spirandelli\nThis research aimed, with community and agency stakeholders, to identify and map critical factors contributing to wastewater infrastructure vulnerability to a changing climate, particularly sea-level rise and extreme precipitation, and to develop a process that builds adaptive capacity into the system. Results showed groundwater inundation as a significant threat to sewer pipes, and a policy gap analysis identified discontinuities in key components of Hawaiʻi’s current onsite management program between land-use planning efforts and state siting regulations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9932425022125244}
+{"content": "Despite essentially identical crystallography and equilibrium structuring of water, nanoscopic channels composed of hexagonal boron nitride and graphite exhibit an order-of-magnitude difference in fluid slip. We investigate this difference using molecular dynamics simulations, demonstrating that its origin is in the distinct chemistries of the two materials. In particular, the presence of polar bonds in hexagonal boron nitride, absent in graphite, leads to Coulombic interactions between the polar water molecules and the wall. We demonstrate that this interaction is manifested in a large typical lateral force experienced by a layer of oriented hydrogen atoms in the vicinity of the wall, leading to the enhanced friction in hexagonal boron nitride. The fluid adhesion to the wall is dominated by dispersive forces in both materials, leading to similar wettabilities. Our results rationalize recent observations that the difference in frictional characteristics of graphite and hexagonal boron nitride cannot be explained on the basis of the minor differences in their wettabilities.\nBond breaking and forming are essential components of chemical reactions. Recently, the structure and formation of covalent bonds in single molecules have been studied by non-contact atomic force microscopy (AFM). Here, we report the details of a single dative bond breaking process using non-contact AFM. The dative bond between carbon monoxide and ferrous phthalocyanine was ruptured via mechanical forces applied by atomic force microscope tips; the process was quantitatively measured and characterized both experimentally and via quantum-based simulations. Our results show that the bond can be ruptured either by applying an attractive force of ~150 pN or by a repulsive force of ~220 pN with a significant contribution of shear forces, accompanied by changes of the spin state of the system. Our combined experimental and computational studies provide a deeper understanding of the chemical bond breaking process.\nUnderstanding the differences between reactions driven by elevated temperature or electric potential remains challenging, largely due to materials incompatibilities between thermal catalytic and electrocatalytic environments. We show that Ni, N-doped carbon (NiPACN), an electrocatalyst for the reduction of CO2 to CO (CO2R), can also selectively catalyze thermal CO2 to CO via the reverse water gas shift (RWGS) representing a direct analogy between catalytic phenomena across the two reaction environments. Advanced characterization techniques reveal that NiPACN likely facilitates RWGS on dispersed Ni sites in agreement with CO2R active site studies. Finally, we construct a generalized reaction driving-force that includes temperature and potential and suggest that NiPACN could facilitate faster kinetics in CO2R relative to RWGS due to lower intrinsic barriers. This report motivates further studies that quantitatively link catalytic phenomena across disparate reaction environments.\nBackground The World Health Organization has warned that cigarette smoking is an avoidable risk factor for endothelial injury. Myogenin might play a role in muscle metabolism and energy utilization. Electrolytes and minerals are involved in most cellular activities. The objective of this study was to compare myogenin and electrolyte levels between adult male cigarette smokers (CS) and non-smokers (NS). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 90 subjects, consisting of 55 CS and 35 NS. The sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine myogenin levels while the ion-selective electrode method was used to determine electrolyte levels. The levels of sodium, potassium, and chloride and the body mass index (BMI) were measured. Mann-Whitney and independent t-test were used to analyse the data. Results The BMI of CS was significantly lower than that of NS (p\nThe electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL) of Ru(bpy)32+ and tripropylamine, tributylamine, triethylamine, trimethylamine, or sodium oxalate encapsulated within sol−gel-derived silica monoliths have been investigated using an immobilized ultramicroelectrode assembly. The major purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the reductant on the magnitude and stability of the ECL in this solid host matrix. For gel-entrapped Ru(bpy)32+/tertiary amines, the shape and intensity of the ECL−potential curves were highly dependent on scan rate. At 10 mV/s, the ECL intensity was ca. 6-fold higher relative to that observed at 500 mV/s. When the ECL acquired at low scan rates was normalized by that obtained in solution under similar conditions, a value of 0.03−0.06 was obtained. In direct contrast, the ECL of the Ru(bpy)32+-oxalate system showed little dependence on scan rate, and the ECL was ca. 65−75% of that measured in solution. These differences can be attributed to differences in rotational and translational mobility between the reductants (amines vs oxalate) trapped in this porous solid host. For both systems, the ECL was found to be stable upon continuous oxidation or upon drying the gels in a high-humidity environment for over 10 days.\nWith a sharp increase in the cases of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria all over the world, there is a huge demand to develop a new generation of antibiotic agents to fight against them. As an alternative to the traditional drug discovery route, we have designed an effective antibacterial agent by modifying an existing commercial antibiotic, kanamycin, conjugated on the surface of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). In this study, we report a single-step synthesis of kanamycin-capped AuNPs (Kan-AuNPs) utilizing the combined reducing and capping properties of kanamycin. While Kan-AuNPs have increased toxicity to a primate cell line (Vero 76), antibacterial assays showed dose-dependent broad spectrum activity of Kan-AuNPs against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria including Kanamycin resistant bacteria. Further, a significant reduction in the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC100) of Kan-AuNPs was observed when compared to free kanamycin against all the bacterial strains tested. Mechanistic studies using transmission electron microscopy and fluorescence microscopy indicated that at least part of Kan-AuNPs increased efficacy may be through disrupting the bacterial envelope, resulting in the leakage of cytoplasmic content and the death of bacterial cells. Results of this study provide critical information about a novel method for the development of antibiotic capped AuNPs as potent next-generation antibacterial agents.\nThe reaction of hydroxy peroxy radicals (RO2) with NO represents one of the most crucial tropospheric processes, leading to terrestrial ozone formation or NOx removal and chain termination. We investigate the formation of hydroxy peroxy nitrites (ROONO) and nitrates (RONO2) from the OH−isoprene reactions using DFT and ab initio theories and variational RRKM/master equation (vRRKM/ME) formalism. The binding energies of ROONO from NO addition to RO2 are determined to be in the range of 20−22 kcal mol-1, and the bond dissociation energies of ROONO to form an alkoxy radical (RO) and NO2 range from 6 to 9 kcal mol-1. Isomerization of ROONO to RONO2 is exothermic by 22−28 kcal mol-1. The entrance and exit channels of the RO2−NO reaction are found to be barrierless, and the rate constants to form ROONO are calculated to be 3 × 10-12 to 2 × 10-11 cm3 molecule-1 s-1 using the canonical variational transition state theory. The vRRKM/ME analysis reveals negligible stabilization of excited ROONO and provides an assessment of ROONO isomerization to RONO2.\nUntargeted metabolomics analysis captures chemical reactions among small molecules. Common mass spectrometry-based metabolomics workflows first identify the small molecules significantly associated with the outcome of interest, then begin exploring their biochemical relationships to understand biological fate or impact. We suggest an alternative by which general chemical relationships including abiotic reactions can be directly retrieved through untargeted high-resolution paired mass distance (PMD) analysis without a priori knowledge of the identities of participating compounds. PMDs calculated from the mass spectrometry data are linked to chemical reactions obtained via data mining of small molecule and reaction databases, i.e. ‘PMD-based reactomics’. We demonstrate applications of PMD-based reactomics including PMD network analysis, source appointment of unknown compounds, and biomarker reaction discovery as complements to compound discovery analyses used in traditional untargeted workflows. An R implementation of reactomics analysis and the reaction/PMD databases is available as the pmd package.\nCannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring, non-psychotropic cannabinoid of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa L. and has been known to induce several physiological and pharmacological effects. While CBD is approved as a medicinal product subject to prescription, it is also widely sold over the counter (OTC) in the form of food supplements, cosmetics and electronic cigarette liquids. However, regulatory difficulties arise from its origin being a narcotic plant or its status as an unapproved novel food ingredient. Regarding the consumer safety of these OTC products, the question whether or not CBD might be degraded into psychotropic cannabinoids, most prominently tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), under in vivo conditions initiated an ongoing scientific debate. This feature review aims to summarize the current knowledge of CBD degradation processes, specifically the results of in vitro and in vivo studies. Additionally, the literature on psychotropic effects of cannabinoids was carefully studied with a focus on the degradants and metabolites of CBD, but data were found to be sparse. While the literature is contradictory, most studies suggest that CBD is not converted to psychotropic THC under in vivo conditions. Nevertheless, it is certain that CBD degrades to psychotropic products in acidic environments. Hence, the storage stability of commercial formulations requires more attention in the future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5150183439254761}
+{"content": "The TRIPS COVID-19 Waiver, Challenges for Africa and Decolonizing Intellectual Property By Yousuf Vawda\nThe intellectual property (IP) regimes of African countries are a function of their colonial past, which imposed strong protections, and which have been entrenched through the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement). This has had a devastating effect on their ability to access necessary health products both before and during the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to reflect on the challenges that African countries face, before considering the implications of the WTO TRIPS waiver on COVID-19 (henceforth, waiver). In assessing the challenges faced by these countries, as well as the possibilities of improving access, this paper argues that while the waiver offers the best available solution to overcome the current supply shortages of a range of COVID-19 health products, in the longer term a break from this past—the decolonization of IP regimes—is necessary.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9147030115127563}
+{"content": "Engineering Group, GKN Driveline in Florence, is expanding the deployment of its 3D printing sector across the manufacturing floor to replace several traditional production processes.\nManufacturer of 3D printers, Stratasys Ltd., has announced GKN Driveline Florence, a plant of leading global engineering company GKN, is expanding the deployment of Stratasys 3D printing across the manufacturing floor.\nThe division has reported a reduction of almost 70% in lead times when 3D printing customized assembly tools in place of traditional plastic and several low-loaded metal tools – eliminating expensive downtimes of the production line and ensuring business continuity.\nThe team is also 3D printing replacement parts for manufacturing equipment, on-demand, reducing the dependency on suppliers and accelerating part delivery to customers.\nGKN Driveline services over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers with its automotive driveline systems and solutions. As well as its work for the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Group, this also includes luxury vehicles from the likes of Maserati and Ferrari.\nAs customer lead times continue to shorten, the division has identified several new factory-floor applications where 3D printing can replace traditional manufacturing processes to increase productivity.\nAccording to Carlo Cavallini, GKN Lead Process Engineer and Team Leader at the Florence plant, since the introduction of a Stratasys Fortus 450mc Production 3D Printer, his team can now produce complex assembly tools for the production line in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.\nThis allows the plant to quickly undergo feasibility analysis of the tools and deploy them on the factory floor significantly faster, accelerating the entire production schedule.\nThis is exemplified by a recent project that saw the team redesign a greasing nozzle tool to eradicate oil spillages.\nCavallini explains: “Utilizing our 3D printer, we developed a tool that dramatically improves grease distribution and eradicates the need to clean up time-consuming spillages.\nThis has been crucial to streamlining the production cycle of the half shaft, enabling us to provide customers with premium quality final parts.”\nTo further improve efficiencies on the factory floor, the plant is also extending the use of 3D printing to produce customized replacement parts, on-demand.\nThe Florence plant recently 3D printed a missing cable bracket for a robot, saving at least one week versus the time it would have taken to receive the part from the supplier.\nThis makes GKN Driveline Florence significantly more flexible to manufacturing and maintenance requirements across the production floor.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5277132987976074}
+{"content": "When you buy this product, 25 mangrove trees are planted on your behalf in either Madagascar, Mozambique, or Kenya. This gives crucial income to local villagers so they can provide for their families.\nMangrove forests are essential coastal ecosystems. They store four times as much carbon as even tropical rainforest, making them an important tool to mitigate climate change.\nThe trees are planted by Eden Reforestation Projects.\nYou can track your impact, after purchase, on a dashboard provided by Verdn.\nThank you for helping us make a difference!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.775770902633667}
+{"content": "Abstract\nOrganismal distributions in human‐modified landscapes largely depend on the capacity of any given species to adapt to changes in habitat structure and quality. The golden‐headed lion tamarin (GHLT; Leontopithecus chrysomelas) is an Endangered primate from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest whose remaining populations occupy heterogeneous landscapes consisting primarily of shade cacao (Theobroma cacao) agroforestry, locally known as cabrucas. This cash crop can coexist with high densities of native tree species and holds a significant proportion of the native fauna, but its widely extolled wildlife‐friendly status is increasingly threatened by management intensification. Although this potentially threatens to reduce the distribution of GHLTs, the main determinants of tamarin's occupancy of cabrucas remain unknown, thereby limiting our ability to design and implement appropriate conservation practices. We surveyed 16 cabruca patches in southern Bahia, Brazil, and used occupancy modeling to identify the best predictors of GHLT patch occupancy. Key explanatory variables included vegetation structure, critical resources, landscape context, human disturbance, and predation pressure. We found a negative relationship between GHLT occupancy and the prevalence of jackfruit trees (Artocarpus heterophylus), which is likely associated with the low representation of other key food species for GHLTs. Conversely, cabrucas retaining large‐diameter canopy trees have a higher probability of GHLT occupancy, likely because these trees provide preferred sleeping sites. Thus, key large tree resources (food and shelter) are currently the main drivers of GHLT occupancy within cabruca agroecosystems. Since both factors can be directly affected by crop management practices, intensification of cabrucas may induce significant habitat impacts on GHLT populations over much of their remaining range‐wide distribution.\nKeywords Atlantic forest Callitrichidae agriculture land-sharing predators", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9430021643638611}
+{"content": "RESEARCH COMPLIANCE\nInstitutional Review Board\nThe Institutional Review Board, or IRB, is a committee that is required by U.S. federal law to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in research activities. The committee meets this mandate by reviewing proposed and ongoing research activities, ensuring they meet specific criteria for approval. U.S. federal law, commonly referred to as 45 CFR 46, formally, the Code of Federal Regulations at Title 45-Public Welfare, Department of Health and Human Services, Part 46-Protection of Human Subjects, is specific to research conducted or supported by a federal department or agency. However, many institutions, including Ross Vet, voluntarily apply some or all subparts of 45 CFR 46 (also referred to as the “Common Rule”) to all research conducted by their investigators, regardless of status or source of funding.\nThe IRB’s function, make-up, and authority are governed by federal law, but meeting the regulations is done on an institution-specific level. The IRB ensures that valid studies meet the ethical mandates of the Belmont Report, and the legal mandates of U.S. federal law. For more information and assistance, please contact the IRB Administrator at: RUSVMIRB@rossvet.edu.kn.\nAnimal Welfare Assurance\nRoss Vet follows the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, NRC 2011, 8th Edition, the Animal Welfare Act as implemented by Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) of the U.S., the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia (2020), and any published guidance from the government of St. Kitts as guidelines for standards of care and use of animals. All institutions that use vertebrate animals for research, teaching, research training and biological testing are required to create an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to oversee and evaluate all aspects of the institution's animal care and use program. The IACUC is a self-regulating body which derives its existence from the Animal Welfare Act and the Health Research Extension Act and its amendments, which are administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW).\nThe Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at Ross Vet serves as a resource for investigators, faculty, staff and students using animals in teaching and in research to ensure that all animal use is in accordance with the highest ethical, humane, and scientific principles and complies with all regulations. IACUC is responsible for reviewing all protocols involving animal use, inspecting animal facilities and laboratories, and overseeing training and educational programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8712252974510193}
+{"content": "Theory overview: 10-week group theory seminar curriculum\nThis article is a continuation of the Fall 2020 article on group theory in\nThe Group Psychologist, outlined as a group theory seminar syllabus that was piloted at the University of South Florida’s Counseling Center in Summer of 2020 and published in the Fall 2020 edition of The Group Psychologist, Vol. 30, No. 3. Due to the limited scope of this article, I will break down some of the major theories to their essentials with a few core concepts and unique interventions used with the intention of providing an enticing glimpse of the value each modality could hold for training sites. If you would like an expanded overview of these theories or PowerPoints used to explain them in more depth, feel free to email me to consult further. Attachment and Mentalization-Based Group Therapy: Holding a mind in mind\nThis section combines two articles of the theories listed in the 75th edition of the\nJournal of American Group Psychotherapy Association. Attachment theory has become more integral in understanding and conceptualizing the interpersonal patterns and innate processes that influence people’s behaviors when seeking emotional connection from others in times of needs (Bowlby, 1979; 1988).\nMentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) originally was created to reduce self-harm and suicidal behaviors in clients with borderline personality disorder but contains a myriad of transferable skills and applications to the general population (Bateman and Fonagy, 2013; Kalssen, 2017). The theory of MBT highlights the function of attachment relationships and their role in forming epistemic trust—trust in the authenticity and personal relevance of interpersonally transmitted knowledge about how the social environment functions and how to navigate it to have your personal needs met.\nTheoretical constructs core to the organization of MBT consists of pre-mentalizing modes: psychic equivalence, pretend mode, and teleological mode. In a pre-mentalizing mode, we engage with our thoughts and feelings automatically, embodying them and allowing them to influence us in automatic ways that are ineffective to our own internal goals. Kalssen (2017) posits being stuck in a pre-mentalizing mode lacks curiosity and leads to clients “suffering from excessive certainty.”\nPsychic equivalence is the core belief that was thought and felt is experienced as real, true, and no other possibilities can exist. One can see how this mindset may manifest in the words of group members expressing “I’m\njust not a social person” or “I just don’t feel like talking today.”\nPretend mode is when clients’ content and affect become mismatched, which many people can manifest within the group setting through smiling despite discussing traumatic or difficult emotions within the group. Teleological mode is when mental states are expressed through explicit actions instead of mental representations through words (Kalssen, 2017; Karterud & Bateman, 2012).\nGestalt Group Therapy : Making contact somewhere in the between\nIn Gestalt Group Therapy (GGT), members are provided space to become aware, seen, and contact one another. This section’s modern take on GGT was largely influenced by Cole & Reese (2018), where GGT allows people to integrate the known and rejected parts of themselves and become self-regulating individuals (Cole & Reese, 2018).\nGestalt theory focuses on the present moment, how we connect, attach, and protect ourselves from others (Kepner, 1980; Perls, 1973). The word Gestalt refers to a “whole” that is more than a sum of its individual parts. Self-awareness is seen as the curative and growth promoting factor which when enhanced allows members to self-regulate their behavioral and fully actualize their potential.\nGoals for GGT (Cole & Reese, 2018) could be viewed from two lenses: individual goals (e.g., integrating polarities of oneself, expanding awareness, achieving contact with oneself, defining boundaries, and providing self-support) and group goals (e.g., asking clearly for what one wants or needs, effectively managing interpersonal conflict, challenge growth while respecting needs, learning to provide support and energy to others, and not give direct advice). Key principles discussed in GGT consist of the following: holism, field theory, and the figure-formation process.\nHolism is described as focusing on healing the self, the field around us, and the constructions we make between the two that impact action (Cole & Reese, 2018). Field theory posits that we in our small field or system within group are unduly influenced by the greater society field, creating a microcosm in the group of larger society. An example of this would be the manifestation of racist beliefs that villainize BIPOC as being “thugs” and “criminals,” which may lead to members feeling more emotions of fear or perceived “aggression” at a Black member’s behavior compared to that of a white peer mirroring similar behavior.\nSystems-Centered Therapy: Shifting perspectives to not take things “just personally”\nSystems-Centered Therapy (SCT) is a theoretically based practice developed from the foundation of the theory of living human systems (Agazarian, 1997, 2012; Gantt & Agazarian, 2017). SCT creates a unique culture to have members reflect the core understanding of the messages conveyed by other group members while intervening to challenge defense mechanisms that occur in members in a developmentally adapted manner (Gantt & Agazarian, 2017).\nFunctional subgrouping is the unique, core concept and intervention that will not be provided adequate justice in this short summation. In essence, human beings in groups are typically led to create two problematic group dynamics: the identified patient and the scapegoat (Agazarian, 1997, 2012). This method avoids these common pitfalls by allowing members to de-personalize the interactions that take place within the group and integrate differences more easily among members (Gantt & Agazarian, 2017).\nThis process consists of people in certain subgroups being asked to speak to one another around a shared belief or theme. An example may be if some members in the group feel anxious at the lack of direction compared to others who feel excited, the anxiety members may be asked to subgroup with one another and discuss their experiences of anxiety in more detail. These members will slowly begin to differentiate their perspectives and create diversity within their shared experience of “anxiety,” leading to tolerable differences within the subgroup. At some point, boundaries of the subgroup will be opened so that the members across different subgroups notice and merge similarities with one another, creating a more dynamic, safe, and complex system.\nOn an individual level while engaging in dialogue, members are instructed is listen to what other members say curiously. When a member finishes a statement, they will end their sentence with, “Anyone else?” This indicates that they have finished their statement and opens the dialogue up. Before other members answer with their own thoughts, the members are instructed to paraphrase what the previous member stated, looking at them for verbal and/or non-verbal cues that they have accurately attuned to the heart of their message. Only once affirmed by the other members can a member add their voice to join them in their thought or expression, ending their sentence with, “Anyone else?” This cycle repeats, allowing others to integrate differing perspectives without eliciting typical process group dynamics, such as relying on a scapegoat or identified patient as a method to illuminate growth or differentiation in process groups. (Agazarian, 1997, 2012).\nObject Relations: Projecting the parts of ourselves to connect with others\nObject Relations is one of the four main theoretical models within psychodynamic therapy (Frankland, 2010). It assumes that people are born seeking and needing relationships, meaning that all the actions taken by individuals are an attempt to connect with others (Buchele & Rutan, 2017). Awareness is brought to the defenses that hinder members from creating and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships in exchange for temporary safety and protecting themselves from vulnerability (Buchele & Rutan, 2017). A focus of the theory is on bringing awareness to the defenses that constrain intimacy with others and exploring the impact others have towards their methods of relating.\nOne of the key concepts within Object Relations is projective identification (Buchele & Rutan, 2017). Projective identification is the concept where an individual “projects” a part of themselves into another person, allowing them to disown an unsatisfying emotion or part of themselves and forcing the recipient to feel and behave as if characterized by this thought or emotion.\nAn example would be if a member (Peter) is told by another member (Gamora) that she feels frustrated at him diverting the conversation away from her in the middle of a story. Peter may feel embarrassed and selfish, but rather than own that part of himself, he responds, “You’ve talked for half the session. Haven’t you gotten enough from the group today?” This phrase pushes Peter’s disowned emotions of embarrassment or selfishness into Gamora, creating fear of her taking up time and leads to her lashing back out verbally, “No! This is more important for me to finish than you.” Thus, Gamora was influenced to embody the selfishness through the actions and words that Peter used to reject his own emotions. Jungian Group Therapy: Empowerment to own our stories and unconscious\nA unique and newer exploration within group theory is the contribution that Jungian psychology has on group therapy work. Hecht (2011) is used as the seminal refence point to illuminate the contributions that Jungian therapy to group therapy: (a) a broader conceptualization of libido, (b) attitudes towards the unconscious, (c) individuation, (d) ego-self axis, (e) the problem of opposites, (f) an alchemical approach to transference, and (g) archetypes and the collective unconscious.\nHecht (2011) reflects on Jung’s concept of Kinship Libido, which is a core drive for affiliation and relation to others within human existence, humanizing the desires of non-romantic connections, creativity, and attraction. This concept is embodied through members being encouraged to lean into the love or energy flow of the parts of another member’s personality. Individuation is described as one’s sense of self and the persona in which we project to meet expectations/demands of our social role in life.\nThe Transcendent Function arises from the union of conscious and unconscious content. (Jung, 1957). Jungian therapists engage in members holding onto dialectical paradoxes for seemingly contradictory parts of their personality or “shadow self.” Processing either-or dichotomies (e.g., love and hate experienced in long-term relationships) allows Jungians to model being comfortable with holding onto two disparate parts.\nArchetypes are noted as ancient, passed-down myths of humanity that serve to guide, inform, or inspire individuals’ visions for their own life journeys (Hecht, 2011). Since narratives within our lives are not often viewed with a widened, cosmic view, Jungians seek to provide meaning-making and perspective taking to the perilous encounters and journeys that one has overcome over the years. Group members may be asked to “zoom out” to a cosmic view of a specific member’s life journey. This would allow them to generate diverse perspectives and interpretations using mythological analogies or stories to imbue purpose and meaning if a member becomes to consumed by the reality of their present turmoil (Hecht, 2011).\nPsychodrama: Less talking, more doing\nPsychodrama is an experiential, powerful approach to group work in which physical movement and dramatic improvisation is used to re-enact and physically enact the internal mental defenses or symptoms that individuals experience (Moreno, 1969/1975). This diversion from the traditional Interpersonal Process Therapy encourages member to\nact rather than talk through their internal processes.\nAlthough psychodrama is a complete orientation and approach in and of itself, techniques and interventions within it can be adapted for outpatient process groups to the benefit of members (Nicholas, 2017; Treadwell & Dartnell, 2017).The psychodramatic protocol has three components: (1) “the warming up phase,” (preparing protagonist); (2) locating the conflicting situation and acting it out, “the action phase;” and lastly, (3) involving group members to contribute their personal responses to the protagonist, “the sharing phase.”\nA “protagonist” in psychodrama is typically selected as the focal person who engages in emotional work while other group members assist as “auxiliaries” who portray parts of the person’s internal world. The group leader is referred to as the “director” of the psychodrama. A few of the many psychodramatic techniques utilized as interventions adapted from psychodrama consist of doubling, role playing, role reversal, and role training.\nDoubling is defined as another member or group leader playing the part of a protagonist’s inner self. Doubling helps people make connections with thoughts and feelings that they may not be able to express due to shyness, fear, or an inability to name their inner experiences.\nFor example, once the protagonist is identified, the director asks the protagonist to select a person from the group who could “step in your shoes and express thoughts and feelings you experience but are not expressing.” This is how a double is identified. As the situation continues, a protagonist may state to one’s significant other “I just don’t understand why you left me”. The double expresses thoughts one feels the protagonist is feeling by not expressing; for example, “I’m so frustrated that you don’t seem to care about me!” This expression allows the protagonist to alter the statement or reject it entirely, allowing for further exploration or expansion to the internal experiences of the protagonist (Nicholas, 2009; 2017).\nPsychodrama is a systematized method of role-playing enabling an individual, within a group setting, to explore the psycho-social dimensions of conflicts, problems, interpersonal relationships, and life situations through enactment rather than solely verbal means. By physically re-enacting experiences, the past is brought into the here-and-now, permitting one to process memories with the therapist’s/director’s guidance along with the participation of group members with similar traumas (Kipper, 1998).\nTransactional Analysis and Redecision Therapy: Being okay with your inner child.\nTransactional Analysis (TA) and Redecision Therapy (RT) are two separate, complimentary theories. RT is a succinct, intensive, psychodynamic, action-oriented process originally developed by Robert and Mary Goulding (Goulding & Goulding, 1979; Joines, 2004). TA was developed by Eric Bern as a theory of personality, human interaction, and psychotherapy (Solomon, 2003).\nThe combination of these theories creates a unique fusion of psychodynamic and gestalt theory principles, producing a group experience that focuses on individual work in the presence of others. This gives group member universal language to recognize their (critical and nurturing) parent, provide compassion to their (adapted and natural) child, and maintain a balanced adult ego states, challenging the narratives of past scripts they wrote in childhood and work towards \"being okay with who we are, completely.\"\nIn addition to the ego states listed above, a few core concepts in TA are life positions, life scripts, and contamination. Life position refers to the predicted conclusions about oneself, others, and their world. These scripts are largely based on the outcomes of how individuals interacted with early caretakers. Paralleling attachment styles, Berne (1966; 1972) indicates this life position gives a sense of how the individual views their status in the world (e.g., I’m okay—You’re okay; I’m okay—You’re not okay; I’m not okay—You’re okay; I’m not okay—You’re not okay). This leads to people making unconscious decisions that mirror the decisions made given their childhood life position. A life script is an unconscious act which serves to allow an individual to get the unconditional love, attention, or care they desire from others.\nA member who describes themselves as “just not an emotional person” may have created a script of “I am only okay if I don’t express emotions.” This script is traced back to its origin in the past, where the client is encouraged to narrate an early memory in the first-person of this behavior. This allows the individual and group to become aware of the need that this unconscious choice filled in the past while allowing the client to consciously re-decide how they can change the narrative that their scripts have led them to continuously reenact in the present (e.g., It’s okay to be vulnerable and take care of my own needs” (Joines, 2004)).\nModern Analytic: Once more, with feeling\nModern Analytic group therapy asks of members to become more aware of their own defenses through the identification of thoughts and feelings in the present moment. This bolsters an individual members resilience against avoided emotional experiences, increasing self-awareness, challenging internal narratives, and working through resistance to engaging in expressions anger and intimacy with others (Levine, 2017).\nModern Analytic prioritizes emotions above all else, indicating that the emotional resonance creates more powerful insights and connections among group members. More attention is paid to the emotions underneath an act rather than the act itself, focusing on creating a group dynamic that can intervene to individual member concerns as a way of harnessing power that is far outside the capabilities of one leader (Ormont, 1992). The sequence of events in a group centers largely on a strong foundation of a group contract. The following are some examples of what could be contained in a modern analytic contract:\nThe members are expected to tell the emotionally meaningful stories of their lives—past, present, and future. They are expected to understand each other. They are to take an equal share of the total talking time, communicating in mature, verbal language. They are to arrive punctually to all meetings, to pay their bills on time, and to keep the group’s confidences. The are expected to desist from acting out, including such behavior as baby talk, shouting, physical contact, and socializing outside of sessions.\nGiven that there are a possibly 10 members sharing 90-minutes of talking time, this would leave everyone with approximately nine minutes each to speak. The group leader sets these expectations knowing fully that members will deviate from the contract. Which leads into the process of the group:\nStudy (observe) what occurs. Investigate (ask why). Trace the origin of the deviant behavior (reconstruct). Bring its form and meaning to the group’s attention. Elicit the member’s reactions.\nThis theory then focuses on the multiple methods in which group leaders can intervene on resistances that occur within the members, diligently focusing on how to bridge members on the sidelines into the verbal interplay (Ormont, 2001). Bridging is a cornerstone tool to use within the modern analytic format, with a focus on drawing in group members who may have shared resistances or relate to one another.\nFor example, if a member, Meara, is asked a question about another member’s experience (e.g., “Meara, what do you imagine Graham is feeling right now?”), we simultaneously ease the burden of Graham being alone in the spotlight of group, engage Meara in the group dialogue, and learn about Meara’s internal world when she fantasizes about Graham’s emotional experience. After all, we are the only frame of reference for another’s world. This process demonstrates how bridging provides a multitude of benefits that could not be achieved by the group leader asking Graham directly how he feels in this moment.\nTavistock: Reflecting on the roles taken and given by our groups\nTavistock group therapy is not actually solely utilized in group therapy practice today, but it is used in organizational systems with a strong following outside of the United States. The origin and teachings of Tavistock are owed a great debt in the ways that it expanded greatly our knowledge and insight on the unconscious psychodynamic patterns of groups and roles that people take up, as well as highlighting group-as-a-whole dynamics (Bion, 1961; Ezriel, 1950).\nFocus is on here-and-now interpretations only, making group-as-a-whole commentary rather than speaking to members directly. Focus is also on the unconscious patterns of the group (often making people perceive the leader as aloof or disconnected from the group experience). Tavistock group therapy also focuses on three tiers of interpretation: (1) What is the group talking about? (required relationship); (2) What enables them to avoid the expression of something else-anger, dependency, helplessness (the avoided relationship); and (3) What do they fear might happen if they engage in the avoided expression? (the calamitous relationship).\nIn Tavistock, the group leader will only focus on here-and-now interpretations, make group-as-a-whole commentary rather than ever speaking directly to members, and commenting on possible unconscious patterns of the group. This leads to an intensely emotional and challenging group experience. Group-as-a-whole interventions are interventions where the group is the object of inquiry and seen as having a life apart from the members. A group member’s behavior within the group may reflect on the wish of the group itself. When group members take on roles (e.g., caretaker, silent member, scapegoat), Tavistock theory would become curious at the way in which the group may have been manipulated or pressured into a needed role through role-suction. Basic Group Assumptions are phases of the group that can be shown as resistance to engaging in the work of the group process.\nSome of the Basic Group Assumptions in Tavistock are as follows:\nDependency–Looking to a leader or member to guide or “cure” the group. Fight/Flight–Fight, focusing aggression or scapegoating a member. Flight, talking about irrelevant material, focusing on the past rather than the present, and encouraging casual topics. Pairing–The group watches as two members connect, entrusting the success of group on their relationship. Oneness—Refuse to differentiate from one another in the room as a method to dilute the anxiety associated with anger and intimacy. Me-ness—Group members deny any shared similarities or experiences with one another. Lacanian: Last dance with desire, language, and jouissance\nLacanian theory was a psychoanalytic theory developed by Jaques Lacan, (1966) who argued that the language and discourse with the “Other” is a representation of the unconscious (Giraldo, 2017). “Other” in this instance refers to the focus of the theory center’s around what object early in life that we “lost.” This lost object becomes the reference point to our desires and drives.\nThere is a strong emphasis on language in Lacanian. The dialogue in the group highlights what Lacan would call the “Imaginary.” This concept in Lacanian theory is that the communication from one person to another is constantly distorted by a member’s unconscious experiences (Giraldo; 2012; 2017). This could be viewed simply as repeating a phrase that a member says with a curious tone or emphasis. This offers the group-as-a-whole a space to view, reflect, and reconsider the implications that this phrase has towards the group member’s internal experience.\nThe Symbolic in Lacanian theory is described as the set of symbols (e.g., language) in which we are “imprisoned” as speaking beings, highlighting the constrained way in which we construct, connect, and make sense of the world around us (Giraldo; 2012; 2017). Jouissance is a poignant experience which is a mixture of tension, pain, and pleasure that is persistently sought by individuals due to the lack of, or desire of, the Other (Giraldo, 2012; 2017).\nSummary\nThis program, to my knowledge, was the first of its kind within a university counseling center internship program, and I have learned a lot through piloting this first iteration (most notably, cite your sources as you go along in creating materials). It goes without saying that these broad stroke summaries provide only the metaphorical tip of each theory’s iceberg of knowledge, concepts, and interventions. My hope is not to see this outline as the paragon of group training but a healthy first step in peaking theoretical curiosity and towards creating programs that deepen our current and future group leaders into the breadth and diversity of what group therapy can be. Creativity, diversity of perspectives, and permutations of existing theoretical orientations only serve to enhance and make our field stronger.\nThanks to the hard work of countless researchers, clinicians, and group leaders, we can now proudly declare Group Therapy is a specialty in the field of psychology. Let us all start creating training programs that do justice to that status.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5857186317443848}
+{"content": "Abstract\nA challenge for large-scale environmental health investigations such as the National Children's Study (NCS), is characterizing exposures to multiple, co-occurring chemical agents with varying spatiotemporal concentrations and consequences modulated by biochemical, physiological, behavioral, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. Such investigations can benefit from systematic retrieval, analysis, and integration of diverse extant information on both contaminant patterns and exposure-relevant factors. This requires development, evaluation, and deployment of informatics methods that support flexible access and analysis of multiattribute data across multiple spatiotemporal scales. A new \"Tiered Exposure Ranking\" (TiER) framework, developed to support various aspects of risk-relevant exposure characterization, is described here, with examples demonstrating its application to the NCS. TiER utilizes advances in informatics computational methods, extant database content and availability, and integrative environmental/exposure/biological modeling to support both \"discovery-driven\" and \"hypothesis-driven\" analyses. \"Tier 1\" applications focus on \"exposomic\" pattern recognition for extracting information from multidimensional data sets, whereas second and higher tier applications utilize mechanistic models to develop risk-relevant exposure metrics for populations and individuals. In this article, \"tier 1\" applications of TiER explore identification of potentially causative associations among risk factors, for prioritizing further studies, by considering publicly available demographic/socioeconomic, behavioral, and environmental data in relation to two health endpoints (preterm birth and low birth weight). A \"tier 2\" application develops estimates of pollutant mixture inhalation exposure indices for NCS counties, formulated to support risk characterization for these endpoints. Applications of TiER demonstrate the feasibility of developing risk-relevant exposure characterizations for pollutants using extant environmental and demographic/socioeconomic data.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality Physiology (medical) Keywords Birth outcomes Exposure Information System (EXIS) Modeling Environment for Total Risk studies (MENTOR) Prioritization and Ranking of Toxic Exposures with GIS Extension (PRoTEGE) Risk-relevant exposure indices (EIs) Tiered Exposure Ranking (TiER) framework", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6985268592834473}
+{"content": "Keywords:event, coreference, resolution, cross, document TL;DR:hyperlinks are an effective data source for cross-document event coreference resolution: abundant, cheap, mostly language-independent, but noisy Abstract:Cross-document event coreference resolution (CDCR) is the task of identifying which event mentions refer to the same events throughout a collection of documents. Annotating CDCR data is an arduous and expensive process, explaining why existing corpora are small and lack domain coverage. To overcome this bottleneck, we automatically extract event coreference data from hyperlinks in online news: When referring to a significant real-world event, writers often add a hyperlink to another article covering this event. We demonstrate that collecting hyperlinks which point to the same article(s) produces extensive and high-quality CDCR data and create a corpus of 2M documents and 2.7M silver-standard event mentions called HyperCoref. We evaluate a state-of-the-art system on three CDCR corpora and find that models trained on small subsets of HyperCoref are highly competitive, with performance similar to models trained on gold-standard data. With our work, we free CDCR research from depending on costly human-annotated training data and open up possibilities for research beyond English CDCR, as our data extraction approach can be easily adapted to other languages. Subject Areas:Knowledge Representation, Semantic Web and Search, Machine Learning Archival Status:Non-Archival Supplementary Material:zip\n9 Replies\nLoading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.811937153339386}
+{"content": "Perfluoroalkyl substances are linked to incident chronic spontaneous urticaria: A nested case-control study\nBy Minxue Shen, Yi Xiao, Yuzhou Huang, Danrong Jing, Juan Su, Dan Luo, Yanying Duan, Shuiyuan Xiao, Jie Li, and Xiang Chen\nChemosphere October 5, 2021 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132358\nPrevious studies suggested immunotoxicity of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), but contradictory findings were reported for the associations of PFASs with allergies. The current study aimed to investigate the association of serum PFASs with incident chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adults. A nested case-control study within a longitudinal cohort of 7051 government employees in China was conducted. Participants with urticaria at the baseline were excluded. During the first follow-up, 70 incident CSU cases were included, and 70 matched healthy controls were randomly selected. In serum samples collected at the baseline, eight PFASs were determined using the UHPLC-MS/MS approach. The median serum concentrations of perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) were significantly higher in participants with incident CSU. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.714 (95% CI: 0.60-0.83) based on the joint prediction by PFBA and PFHpA. The Bayesian kernel machine regression showed a nonlinear positive overall effect of the mixture of PFASs, and identified significant single effects of PFBA and PFHpA. Serum interleukin-4 was significantly higher in the case group at baseline, and was positively associated with PFHpA (r = 0.24). Causal mediation analysis indicated interleukin-4 as a partial mediator (14.8%) in the association of PFHpA with CSU. In conclusion, serum PFASs are associated with an increased risk of incident CSU, and PFBA and PFHpA might be the effective compounds.\nTopics:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9555054306983948}
+{"content": "Making Deep Maps: Foundations, Approaches, and Methods EditorDavid J. Bodenhamer about\nThis book explores how we create deep maps, delving into the development of methods and approaches that move beyond standard two-dimensional cartography.\nDeep mapping offers a more detailed exploration of the world we inhabit. Moving from concept to practice, this book addresses how we make deep maps. It explores what methods are available, what technologies and approaches are favorable when designing deep maps, and what lessons assist the practitioner during their construction. This book aims to create an open-ended way in which to understand complex problems through multiple perspectives, while providing a means to represent the physical properties of the real world and to respond to the needs of contemporary scholarship. With contributions from leading experts in the spatial humanities, chapters focus on the linked layers of quantitative and qualitative data, maps, photographs, images, and sound that offer a dynamic view of past and present worlds.\nThis innovative book is the first to offer these insights on the construction of deep maps. It will be a key point of reference for students and scholars in the digital and spatial humanities, geographers, cartographers, and computer scientists who work on spatiality, sensory experience, and perceptual learning.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9922950863838196}
+{"content": "Well-designed company logos play a vital role in helping consumers recognize and remember brands, so businesses should understand how to create captivating symbols. There are three design tips people may use to elevate the quality of their logos.\n1. Showcase the brand’s personality Give incoming customers a memorable introduction to the organization by incorporating the brand’s traits onto symbols. Aspects of the store’s personality can be conveyed through the logo’s colors, fonts, and unique imagery. For example, luxurious shops may incorporate a script typeface to imply elegance and use regal colors like purple in the symbol. 2. Make the logo easy to comprehend An intricate symbol may confuse the public and weaken the impression it has on consumers. Simple designs are easier for viewers to recognize and associate with the organization. Many customers may only notice the logo for a few seconds, making it crucial that the shop’s key elements are quickly conveyed to the person. Businesses can adjust their symbol’s appearance with printing services. 3. Design for multipurpose use An effective logo can be utilized across all advertisements, allowing for consistent representation of the brand. The perfect symbol can be resized to fit items like promotional products, banners, and flyers without losing its identifying traits. Stores may use print companies to incorporate their symbols onto their marketing materials. Logos are essential to building lasting familiarity with clientele and helping organizations clearly differentiate themselves from other brands. The above three tips will help any business create iconic symbols that people will remember.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6094369888305664}
+{"content": "Didier Bergeret, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability, has contributed to a new publication released by the International Trade Centre (ITC) entitled, “Sustainability Standards: A New Deal to Build Forward Better”. The publication was released as part of the ITC’s Trade for Sustainable Development Forum.\nIn his interview, entitled “COVID-19: Shining a Spotlight on Abuse of Workers’ Rights,” Didier shared how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted vulnerabilities in global supply chains which negatively impact Workers, and reflected on the role of technology and Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) legislation in addressing human rights risks within the value chain. In response to the pandemic’s particular impact on seafarers, the CGF responded by including repatriation criteria in its Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) benchmark for At-Sea Operations. The SSCI Benchmark works to ‘build forward better’ by identifying those third-party standards that meet or exceed industry expectations.\nDidier was one of 14 industry experts who work with sustainability standards interviewed for the publication. As Director of Sustainability at the CGF, Didier oversees the CGF Forest Positive Coalition, Human Rights Coalition — Working to End Forced Labour, and the SSCI, three Coalitions that share a common objective to ensure the sustainability of consumer goods supply chains worldwide. Sustainability standards are an important tool to use in reaching this objective, and the CGF thanks the ITC for the opportunity to share its views in the publication.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6843632459640503}
+{"content": "Land Based Learning involves a process around a goal such as helping save an endangered species, monitoring environmental conditions like water, earth, and wildlife. This process increases individual success as well as interpersonal skills which collectively demonstrates success in terms of knowledge, abilities, and understanding. The larger goals provide life lessons not usually obtained within regular academic training.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8981509804725647}
+{"content": "Developing a company is a significant challenge. It will take commitment, civic foresight as well as informed decision-making to achieve that. This consists of collecting and precisely employing the exact data that pushes, advises, and incites new brand activity. This is the area where business analytics provides self-service data discovery capability along with data governance, […]\nReporting is “the process of organizing data into informational summaries where as Analytics is “the process of exploring data and reports in order to extract meaningful insights.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.987645149230957}
+{"content": "The average number of lost containers at sea were 1,382 per year between 2018 and 2019(1). As a result of dramatic increases in incidents between November 30, 2020 and May 26, 2021, the industry saw a huge spike in the number of lost containers. More than 4,000 containers were reported lost(2). This huge spike did triple the average amount of reported lost containers between 2018 and 2019, in just a five-month period.\nThere are of course various reasons for the sudden rise in incidents. However what one cannot neglect is the direct impact of weather, ship’s’ sizes and the volume of global trade. Weather is getting more unpredictable. Ship’s sizes are getting bigger. The volume of global trade is constantly getting bigger resulting in mounting pressure on the maritime industry. These lead to increasing risks of container losses and damages at sea.\nThis is the first part of a blog series focusing on how to manage and reduce risks at sea to prevent container losses and damages.\nIn the context of ensuring safety, a container ship’s journey consists of three phases - loading cargo, securing cargo and sailing at sea. The first two phases - loading and securing cargo are executed by complying with the standardized rules of classification societies to ensure safety to a certain extent. However, complying with the rules of classification societies is not enough when the ship starts sailing at sea and encountering unexpected heavy weather conditions. The conditions encountered at sea can easily overload the lashings. At this stage, the rules of classification societies cannot help prevent container losses or damages from happening because they are designed in respect of certain idealised conditions. Whilst the lashing is exposed to excessive forces due to heavy weather and its impact, it is significant to be aware of the fact that this situation can actually be managed. Yet, the question is how to manage lashing forces not to exceed its limits during heavy weather encounterment so container losses and damages are prevented.\nIn the situation described above, one must not forget that the ship’s motion and rolling angle, which results in high accelerations, are key elements in loss and damage prevention. Navis introduces a groundbreaking approach with its latest development - Lashing Monitor. It is designed to monitor and measure the ship’s motions continuously to calculate lashing forces and keep track of the ship’s rolling angle - design & critical. In this way, the crew on-board gains full visibility and control to take right actions and decisions before a dangerous situation arises such as lashing forces exceeding its limits, when a ship encounters unexpected heavy weather. To learn more about what Navis Lashing Monitor can do to increase safety at sea, stay tuned. (1) World Shipping Council (2) American Shipper & Splash247\nEnvision started as an Enterprise Asset Management solutions provider in 2006. In the past 14+ years, we transformed ourselves from a solution provider to an R&D powerhouse with a focus on innovation to solve our customer challenges.\nOur customers are spread across diverse industries across the world. We work on Data sciences, IOT, Embedded Systems, RF Data Communication, Visual recognition apart from enterprise application, planning and optimization solutions.\nWhat are your challenges? We are glad to address them.Website - www.envisionesl.com\nEmail - sales@envisionesl.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8573198318481445}
+{"content": "KoreaMed, a service of the Korean Association of Medical Journal Editors (KAMJE), provides access to articles published in Korean medical, dental, nursing, nutrition and veterinary journals. KoreaMed records include links to full-text content in Synapse and publisher web sites.\nPURPOSE This study was undertaken to determine the neuroprotective effect of granulocyte stimulating factor (G-CSF) on neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seven-day-old male newborn rat pups were subjected to 110 minutes of 8% oxygen following a unilateral carotid artery ligation. Apoptosis was identified by performing terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL) staining and flow cytometry with a combination of fluorescinated annexin V and propidium iodide (PI) and JC-1 (5,5',6,6'-tetrachloro-1,1',3,3'-tetraethylbenzimidazolyl-carbocyanine iodide). The extent of cerebral infarction was evaluated at 2 weeks after recovery. RESULTS: With a single dose (50microgram/kg) of G-CSF treatment immediately after hypoxic-ischemic insult, hypoxia-ischemia induced increase in TUNEL-positive cells, annexinV+/PI- and JC-1 positive apoptotic cells in the ipsilateral cerebral cortex was significantly reduced at 24 hours, measured by flow cytometry, and the extent of cerebral infarction at 2 weeks after recovery was also significantly attenuated compared to the hypoxia-ischemia control group. CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that G-CSF is neuroprotective by inhibiting apoptosis, thereby reducing the ensuing cerebral infarction in a newborn rat pup model of cerebral hypoxia-ischemia (HI).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5902911424636841}
+{"content": "A hospital in a religiously and ethnically diverse community invites local religious leaders, including those belonging to religions with significant health-related beliefs and practices, including Judaism, Islam, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormonism), and Roman Catholicism, to participate in a panel discussion on religion and health care practices. The panel is asked various questions about health-related beliefs and practices such as diet; medications; medical procedures; practices related to birth, reproduction, and death; religious organizational infrastructure for visiting the sick; healing rituals; specific needs during illness and hospitalization; and other health-related issues.\n1. Are spirituality and religion the same? Explain the rationale for your answer.\n2. What is meant by\nethnoreligious beliefs and practices? Provide an operational definition using your own words.\n3. How are a client’s religious and cultural practices interconnected?\n4. What scientific evidence is there that clients’ religious beliefs and practices influence their overall health, prevent or alleviate certain diseases, and/or contribute to longevity?\n5. How does your knowledge of a client’s health-related cultural beliefs and practices influence your nursing care for him or her?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8997228145599365}
+{"content": "Learning commonly requires feedback about the consequences of one's actions, which can drive learners to modify their behavior. Motivation may determine how sensitive an individual might be to such feedback, particularly in educational contexts where some students value academic achievement more than others. Thus, motivation for a task might influence the value placed on performance feedback and how effectively it is used to improve learning. To investigate the interplay between intrinsic motivation and feedback processing, we used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) during feedback-based learning before and after a novel manipulation based on motivational interviewing, a technique for enhancing treatment motivation in mental health settings. Because of its role in the reinforcement learning system, the striatum is situated to play a significant role in the modulation of learning based on motivation. Consistent with this idea, motivation levels during the task were associated with sensitivity to positive versus negative feedback in the striatum. Additionally, heightened motivation following a brief motivational interview was associated with increases in feedback sensitivity in the left medial temporal lobe. Our results suggest that motivation modulates neural responses to performance-related feedback, and furthermore that changes in motivation facilitate processing in areas that support learning and memory.\nKeywords: Associative memory; Feedback; Intrinsic motivation; Learning; Striatum.\nCopyright © 2015. Published by Elsevier Inc.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9982548952102661}
+{"content": "Beskrivelse\"Discursive approaches to storytelling are discussed with special attention to their potential to foster organizational reflexivity, action and change. We engage methodological - theoretical, analytical and philosophical - discussions and its implications for practice. These include discussions on key concepts and main understandings of aspects such as narratives, stories, dissent, discourse, power, politics, ethics, organizational change together with the position of the involved discourse scholar.\nNarration and storytelling are increasingly viewed as important daily activities that (re)shape reality and identities with certain local and future consequences. Storytelling is understood as situated, plurivocal, multimodal and embodied interactional features that constitute discourses, identities and realities in a dialectical interplay between local and broader discursive dimensions. Storytellers coauthor stories/narratives and discourses in local settings that involve a plurality of voices and often run counter to more crystallized narrative and discursive structures, such as political, organizational and societal structures.\nThe seminar discusses approaches that address the ‘smallness’ and the more unformal dimensions of organizational storytelling practices such as small stories, counter-narratives, ante-narratives, dialectical storytelling, storytelling as political action, true storytelling and the like. Attention is paid to how discourse scholars can oscillate between diverse discursive organizational levels spanning from local here-and-now situations to broader organizational, political and societal spheres. The ethical scope is to challenge organizational crystallized ways of saying and doing things together with the socio material and political practices that such activities are embedded in. The main objective is to foster dissensus-based democratic, egalitarian and multivoiced organizational and societal practices.\"\n(kilde: https://www.en.aau.dk/events/event/seminar--a-discourse-activist-perspective-on-organizational-storytelling.cid356000)\nPeriode 8 maj 2018 → 9 maj 2018 Begivenhedstype Seminar Placering Aalborg, Danmark Grad af anerkendelse International Relateret indhold Aktiviteter\nAktivitet: Foredrag og mundtlige bidrag › Foredrag og præsentationer i privat eller offentlig virksomhed", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8155961632728577}
+{"content": "Collision avoidance and proximity detection systems, have been in the market for the past decade or so, it is more recent that the CAS technologies have been repeatedly used to save lives by assisting the operator to avoid an accident and in some advanced technologies, by stopping the machines in time. However, the challenge is that most accidents on mines are related to human judgment, and the circumstances around accidents differ. Collision avoidance systems can reduce a significant percentage of these accidents.\nThe development and application of systems that can protect drivers and operators from collisions in busy surface mines, particularly where large haul trucks are interfacing with smaller vehicles and personnel, has become imperative for any mining operation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9959229826927185}
+{"content": "As cryptocurrency’s transformation from speculative investment to a balanced portfolio stablemate continues to gather pace, governments around the world remain divided on how to regulate the emerging asset class. Below, we break down the current digital currency regulatory landscape by country.\nKey Takeaways As cryptocurrency has become a more significant factor in the global investment landscape, countries have taken different approaches to regulating the asset class. Despite the prevelance of crytpocurrency in the United States, the country hasn’t yet developed a clear regulatory framework. The patchwork of regulations in other countries means that cryptocurrencies are subject to different classifications and tax treatments around the world.\nUnited States\nDespite a large number of cryptocurrency investors and blockchain firms in the United States, the country hasn’t yet developed a clear regulatory framework for the asset class. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) typically views cryptocurrency as a security, while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) calls Bitcoin (BTCUSD) a commodity, and Treasury calls it a currency. Crypto exchanges in the United States fall under the regulatory scope of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and must register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). They are also required to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) obligations.\nMeanwhile, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classifies cryptocurrencies as property for Federal income tax purposes. Crypto investors should closely monitor a high-profile court case between Ripple Labs, Inc and the SEC, as well as threats by the agency to sue leading digital currency exchange Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) for further regulatory clarity.\nCanada\nRegulators have generally taken a proactive stance toward crypto in Canada. It became the first country to approve a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in February 2021. Additionally, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) have clarified that crypto trading platforms and dealers in the country must register with provincial regulators. Furthermore, Canada classifies crypto investment firms as money service businesses (MSBs) and requires that they register with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). From a taxation standpoint, Canada treats cryptocurrency similar to other commodities.\nUnited Kingdom\nThe UK considers cryptocurrency as property but not legal tender. Additionally, cryptocurrency exchanges must register with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and are banned from offering crypto derivatives trading. Moreover, the regulatory body has introduced cryptocurrency-specific requirements relating to know your customer (KYC), AML, and CFT. Although investors still pay capital gains tax on crypto trading profits, more broadly, taxability depends on the crypto activities undertaken and who engages in the transaction.\nJapan\nThe land of the rising sun takes a progressive approach to crypto regulations, recognizing cryptocurrencies as legal property under the Payment Services Act (PSA). Meanwhile, crypto exchanges in the country must register with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and comply with AML/CFT obligations. Japan treats trading gains generated from cryptocurrency as “miscellaneous income” and taxes investors accordingly.\nAustralia\nThe land downunder takes a relatively proactive stance toward crypto regulation. Australia classifies cryptocurrencies as legal property, which subsequently makes them subject to capital gains tax. Exchanges are free to operate in the country, provided they register with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and meet specific AML/CTF obligations. In 2019, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) introduced regulatory requirements for initial coin offerings (ICOs) and banned exchanges offering privacy coins.\nSingapore\nSimilarly to the UK, the island state classifies cryptocurrency as property but not legal tender. The country’s Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) licenses and regulates exchanges as outlined in the Payment Services Act (PSA). Singapore, in part, gets its reputation as a cryptocurrency safe haven because long-term capital gains are not taxed. However, the country taxes companies that regularly transact in cryptocurrency, treating gains as income.\nSouth Korea\nThe country doesn’t consider cryptocurrencies as legal tender or financial assets. As such, digital currency transactions avoid capital gains tax. The South Korean Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) oversees crypto exchange regulation, with operators subject to strict AML/CFT obligations. As of September 2021, cryptocurrency exchanges and other virtual asset service providers must register with the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KFIU), a division of the Financial Services Commission (FSC).\nChina\nThe emerging global power doesn’t class cryptocurrencies as legal tender; however, it does classify them as property for the purposes of determining inheritances. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) bans crypto exchanges from operating in the country, stating they facilitate public financing without approval. The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, initially launched in China but relocated its headquarters to the Cayman Islands in 2017 following the country’s crackdown on crypto regulation. Furthermore, China placed a ban on Bitcoin mining in May 2021, forcing many engaging in the activity to close operations entirely or relocate to jurisdictions with a more favorable regulatory environment.\nIndia\nLike most countries, the Subcontinent outlines that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender. Despite this, the country’s Central Board of Direct Taxation specifies that investors must pay taxes on crypto trading profits. In 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banned financial institutions from transacting in virtual currencies; however, the Supreme Court reversed this decision in March 2020. Still, regulations remain uncertain in the country. For instance, India proposed a law in early 2021 that would make it illegal to issue, hold, mine, and trade cryptocurrencies other than state-backed digital assets.\nEuropean Union\nCryptocurrency is legal throughout most of the European Union (EU), although exchange governance depends on individual member states. Meanwhile, taxation also varies by country within the EU, ranging from 0 to 50%. In recent years, the EU’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) and 6AMLD have come into effect, which tighten KYC/CFT obligations and standard reporting requirements. In September 2020, the European Commission proposed the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)—a framework that increases consumer protections, establishes clear crypto-industry conduct, and introduces new licensing requirements.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6985963582992554}
+{"content": "September 21, 2021\nIt was a simple movement. Something I’ve done many times. My patient went to fall away from me, I leaned forward, I caught her. I thought I had her, so my body relaxed. She kept falling. She’s a small, spunky little girl. My cat-like, ninja reflexes kicked in and I stopped her fall, again. Lurched forward, again.\nThat’s when I felt it. I couldn’t stand up. My back was preventing me from this. I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t stand.\nI remember learning about work-related back injuries in physical therapy school. I have\ntreated individuals for their back injuries. I just didn’t think it’d be me. I thought this was reserved for older men, construction workers, fathers (sorry for the stereotyping)… Not me! I was training for a half marathon. I’ve been taking care of myself.\nImmediately, the thoughts of “What did I do wrong?” came flooding to me. Was I too stressed? Was I not stretching enough? Was I not… enough in general? Blaming myself was easy. Moving through the shame/blame cycle and coming to the other side has been the journey, the healing, the softening I’ve needed to be gentle with myself and simply focus on healing.\nThe thing is, we can’t control many things in life. I got injured and it’s really that simple. I cannot go back to the past and undo any contributing factors, change the situation that caused the pain. However, I can move forward. Move through this. And heal, deeply.\nHealing is not linear, my friends. This is only the beginning of the story.\nThe first few days were a blur. I simply tried to feel comfortable, not truly accepting the nature of my injury. Feeling a wave of unknowns:\nWhen will I be able to stand up fully? How long will it take to heal? When can I begin working again?\nI felt so many people flooding to me to support, yet in my mind, I was becoming so small. I was pushed to Occupational Health in a wheelchair because I could not stand or walk.\nIs this how my patients feel?\nIt truly can feel so isolating, so lonely.\nPeople reach out, people care. But how am I to feel okay through all this pain, all this suffering? Am I a burden to others? They have to care so much for me, how can I repay them when I feel so weak?\nEvery morning, I let my body rest. I’m entirely confident my bed has magical healing powers. I woke slowly, found my way to my meditation cushion and just… sat. I sat and sat and tapped and tapped. Waves and waves of emotion, physical sensations, washing over me.\nMy cousin came over to watch a movie with me. My man moved in. I felt physical support, from people I love, all around me. They reminded me it’s okay to be healing. I am doing all I can. I am doing a good job.\nIt’s the younger part of myself that needed this encouragement, the part of me that feels shame for not being productive in the eyes of someone else. What if I only need to be productive for myself? Better yet, what if I don’t need to be productive at all?\nOver the course of a few days, the pain eased up. I was able to stand fully. I was able to transition to laying on my stomach, without additional pain in my back.\nWhen the pain began to subside, I was not distracted from other thoughts rising in my mind.\nThe shame creeped in more.\nNow that I was feeling better, it was time to be\nproductive. I could do some art, I should work on my Etsy shoppe, I could write, I should start studying for an examination. I could, I should, I could, I should.\nWaves of “could” and “should” washed over me.\nMeanwhile, I was still healing.\nI am still healing.\nI received gentle reminders —\nWhat if all you have to do is heal?\nThis felt like a lonely burden at first. How am I to heal myself? What will it even look like? What is possible? What is my potential?\nWhat if all you have to do is heal? Every day, things feel different. Things shift. SHI(F)T happens. I aim to approach each moment with curiosity. What will I be capable of today? How can I support myself today? How can I show myself love today? Oh, that’s interesting, I think as I can bend back further. Oh, that’s so encouraging how I can do a baby cobra. What about a little yoga sequence? Hm, that feels good.\nEvery day, I move through different worries. New shame. I don’t shove them down, because fear is real. It’s a valid emotion. I feel it, I welcome it, and then I rise.\nFeel Everything And Rise.\nFeel it. Breathe it. Let it go.\nPema Chödrön teaches to touch our thoughts gently, like touching a feather to a bubble. Let your thoughts be the bubbles, don’t judge them, just gently touch them.\nWhat if all I have to do is heal?\nI open my laptop to do a yoga video.\nYoga With Adriene invites me to do a comforting yoga sequence. I start to do it. I breathe, sitting on the floor, alongside someone I don’t even know and I don’t feel as alone. I breathe in. Let it go.\nThen my laptop starts to update and the yoga video is interrupted. It’s stopped. I can’t get the update to stop, I can’t get back to the yoga video. My breath tightens, my frustration rises.\nWhy is everything so difficult!? I want to slam my laptop closed, blame it for the burden. Blame, shame, blame, shame.\nI was finally feeling good. I was able to move. And I was interrupted.\nAfter the waves of frustration washed over me, through me, I stopped. I remembered why I am here.\nWhat if all I have to do is heal?\nWhat if I could listen to myself, to find what feels good, to do what my body needs. I don’t need someone else to tell me how to feel good, I have myself. I have anchoring in my breath. I surrender to this moment, this opportunity for freedom of expression. This opportunity to connect with myself.\nI let my laptop update, forgiving it for being so rude and interrupting my flow. I find a yoga flow that feels good for me. No pressure. Just me and my yoga mat. Myself, my body, my mind.\nWhat if all I have to do is heal?\nWhen the shame and blame cycle rises, I speak it, to release it.\nI feel so supported. I am constantly reminded by loved ones it’s okay to be selfish right now, it’s okay to spend the time to take care of myself. It’s okay if that looks different every day.\nWhat if all I have to do is heal?\nFinding what feels good is an ongoing journey. It’s a meeting of myself with the moment. It’s a friendliness towards myself I want to cultivate every day.\nThis wound, this pain, is a portal to the tenderness in my heart.\nThis physical discomfort is a mirror into my mental discomfort. It’s a portal to access new depths of healing, new ways of seeing.\nWith the welcoming of a new season, my favorite season, I am following these feelings. I am allowing each moment to transition seamlessly into the next. I am welcoming ongoing healing, welcoming all this is teaching me.\nI am forever grateful for the tools I have access to for healing. I will continue on this journey with faith, love, compassion, and gentleness. I can, and I will.\nFive things I am grateful for right now, at this stage in my healing process:\nMy partner, Justin, for offering endless compassion, reminders, and support. Lifting all the heavy things. Reminding me it’s okay to heal. Reminding me I’m not selfish or a burden. Providing prescriptions for EFT, meditation. Providing endless support. My family and friends who reach out and care, truly, about how I am doing. Not because they need me to feel better so they can stop worry about me. Not because I am a burden. But because they care. I feel your love, I feel your support. My work for being understanding and supportive. There are many unpredicatble things in life and I know stress can creep in all areas. I am grateful for feeling like I have the time to heal. Tapping videos on YouTube, most specifically Tapping with Brad Yates. Even MORE specifically, Tapping for Inflammation and Loving Your Fearful Self. Daily meditation and journaling practices, so I can Feel Everything And Rise. So I can connect to myself, feel my emotions, and continue to heal in every way. Every day, in every way, I am getting better, better, and better.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7000350952148438}
+{"content": "You are hereBack to top Australia’s Table Grape Exports to China Down 22% in 2020/21\nAccording to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, Australia exported approximately 120,500 metric tons of fresh table grapes in marketing year 2020/21 (from October to September), corresponding to a year-on-year decrease of 21%.\nThe main overseas markets for Australian table grapes are concentrated in Asia. During the 10 years from MY 2010/11 to MY 2019/20, exports of Australian table grapes to Asia grew from 29,900 to 152,500 metric tons, representing a remarkable 410% increase. The substantial drop in exports for MY 2020/21 was largely attributable to a reduction of approximately 20,000 metric tons in exports to China.\nMeanwhile, China’s total imports of table grapes witnessed a year-on-year decline of 19% in MY 2020/21. During this period, imports from Chile and Australia, two of the three major table grape suppliers to China, fell by 29% and 22%, respectively. Only imports from Peru remained essentially unchanged from the previous marketing year.\nNowadays, owing to improvements in maritime logistics, 97% of Australia’s table grape exports are shipped by sea, with only small quantities of early-season grapes reaching premium markets via air freight. In MY 2020/21, soaring freight costs alongside worldwide shipping delays and refrigerated container shortages hampered exports of Australian grapes. Meanwhile, stricter entry and exit policies led to considerable labor shortfalls while harvesting the MY 2020/21 crop. Because growers were unable to handle the grapes in a timely manner, they were forced to prioritize picking those with the highest quality and greatest returns. These factors are expected to continue and bring uncertainties to the new season.\nIn the last 10 years, driven by strong demand from overseas markets, Australia’s table grape production has doubled. According to the USDA report, the country is estimated to produce and export 210,000 and 130,000 metric tons of table grapes in MY 2021/22, corresponding to year-on-year increases of 5% and 8%, respectively.\nWith respect to grape varieties, Australian growers have been more inclined to plant proprietary licensed or export-oriented varieties, taking into consideration the preferences of Chinese consumers for seedless grapes or those with novel flavors.\nImage: Pixabay This article was translated from Chinese. Read the original article. October 15, 2021 October 14, 2021 October 13, 2021 October 12, 2021 October 11, 2021 September 21, 2021 September 23, 2021 September 17, 2021 September 17, 2021 October 06, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8431121110916138}
+{"content": "A disciplined mind works efficiently than a chaotic one. Due to organized plans and strategies, disciplines improve efficiency. Therefore, it helps to show efficiency in every aspect of trading. With rules and regulations, traders can develop money management for efficient trading performance. Since a disciplined trader has to plan for consistent performance, he needs a simple investment policy. With it, every trader can reduce the risk exposure of each trade. Then, everyone can concentrate on the second procedure of trading. It is known as market analysis which is very crucial for position sizing. If a trader wants to manage profits from his business, he will need it. However, a rookie cannot implement the best market analysis techniques if he has improper education. Besides, the market analysis techniques must support the idea of a disciplined trading business.\nIf your trading performance has rules and regulations, you can imagine a successful trading career. Otherwise, your business will not stay under your restrictions. It can be devastating for a trader as profit potential will be high. If someone wants his career to last long, he needs discipline as much as the other fundamentals.\nAvoiding impulsive trading behavior\nOne of the most distracting trading things to disciplined trading is impulsive behavior. If someone has determination in one trade but loses in other, it will not benefit that individual. Preferably, it will increase the potential loss of the trades. Impulsive trading behavior increases vulnerability among the traders. Since spontaneous minds do not have confidence in plans, traders cannot be sure of position size. Or they cannot feel confident in a signal which may have significant profit potential. Ultimately, it reduces the plausibility of a successful trading career.\nThat is why a trader must avoid being redundant while participating in stocks trading profession. If someone wants to be efficient in his business, he should take valuable trading lessons. Then his mind will enrich with efficient trading ideas. And that trader will have a great potential in money management and market analysis. For the sake of your career, stop being a failure and focus on the fundamentals of trading for once.\nStrict trading rules for an execution\nInstead of running back and forth for winning potentials, every trader should follow unique plans. However, the rookies cannot efficiently perform when they have less experience in this business. Still, they can assure a profitable trading career if their effort is up for it. By that, we mean the strict rules and regulations for the trading business. On every occasion, a trader should approach for purchase in a similar fashion. One should start with money management which regulates risk and profit setups. When a trader has the risk-to-profit ratio ready for a purchase, they can start researching the markets. A trader should spend the most time required for efficient analysis. That way, everyone can find profitable trade signals with valuable stop-loss and take-profit references.\nA simple yet effective trading approach like that can increase the profit potential of a trader. But without accepting the procedures as rules, a trader cannot perform consistently. Therefore, no one can find profitable signals from the markets. Even if they find one, it will be random and not suitable for a successful trading career.\nHandling the emotions efficiently\nThe excitement of winning profit is detrimental to the trading performance. Even worse than that are emotions related to trading. Almost every rookie trader gets emotional during currency trading. When the volatility of the markets is too high, there are no other ways to experience this profession. Every trader loses money from their accounts. But the experts can handle it while the rookies can’t.\nHowever, a trader must learn to resist losses. Then the traders can accept the consequence of currency trading. As a result, everyone will aim for a safe trading experience. And risk management, market analysis, and other crucial fundamentals will be valuable to them. Ultimately, a trader can progress in Forex trading if he counters the losses and the emotional drama included with it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8506745100021362}
+{"content": "In the data reported for the one year to May 2021, Kenya’s coffee production fell from 930,000 (60kg bags) in 2018 to 775,000 (60 kg bags) in the 2020 crop year.\nThe report revealed that coffee production decreased due to the conversion of coffee farms to other more lucrative crops and real estate projects, outdated farming practices, and climatic changes.\nHowever, the report also noted that higher prices give farmers a reason to smile despite the low production in Kenya and Brazil—the world’s leading coffee grower—helping boost prices.\nCoffee prices soar to 7-year high on Brazil frost fears\nIn July,\nBusinessToday reported that the price of coffee surged to a seven-year high after freezing weather conditions in Brazil fueled concerns of a global shortage. According to reports, Brazil has been experiencing severe frosts in its coffee belt since this year, leading to lower coffee production and subsequent increase in coffee prices.\nCurrently, the price of coffee at the New York Exchange, which is used as a benchmark for all world prices, is at a high of 200 US cents ($2) per pound from 144 cents in April.\nSpeaking on the decrease in coffee production in Kenya, the Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge said, “Brazil has had drought, and therefore they are having problems in all the things that they are growing including sugar, soya beans and coffee.”\nAn update by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) further revealed that in the eight months to August, coffee exports have grown by 15.2 per cent to Sh20.1 billion ($182 million), helped by the higher global prices and lower supply from Brazil.\nKenyan coffee is often listed among the five best coffee globally thanks to its rich body, high acidity, intense flavour, and delightful aroma. It is known for its complex levels of acidity and berry undertones, and contains black currant - a flavour that is distinct to Kenyan beans, and one of the reasons a cup of coffee from Kenya tastes so unique.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7969414591789246}
+{"content": "Discover the actual production process and analyse variations with process mining. Ensure process compliance by controlling for the required quality assurance checks at each individual product leaving the production line.\nProcess mining for manufacturing stabilises your production by preventing production stops, enable reliable planning and high-quality assurance. Gain real-time insights throughout the entire production and create robustness by process automation. Predict incidental maintenance and irregularities to prevent unexpected delays and expensive late delivery fees. Ensure product quality with increased process conformance and reliable reporting for the best customer satisfaction.\nIn order to keep warehousing costs to a minimum, customers order their materials just-in-time. Late deliveries cause major production delays and significant costs at the customer. As a result, premiums are paid for highly reliable on-time delivery. Therefore, a stable production process is vital. Failures to meet deadlines lead to expensive fees and a loss of reputation.\nThe inflexibility of ERP systems has led to complex IT-landscapes and workarounds. As a result, production steps are captured in various systems and organisations lack transparency in their process. Suboptimal control leads to unexpected delays and malfunctions, making reliable planning increasingly complex. Furthermore, products completed either too late or too early, negatively impact customer satisfaction or warehouse capacity. In short, a lack of robustness makes reliable planning virtually impossible and significantly impacts profitability.\nSave warehousing costs with stabilised output from production lines. Predict the throughput times of each product group and production plant and discover when each order must be produced to be Just In Time.\nFind bottlenecks and inefficiencies to improve throughput times and robustness. Take control of unexpected production failures through the prediction of irregularities and required maintenance to avoid major claims.\nAnalyse the required resources at each step and prioritise automation opportunities. Use the Celonis platform for workflow automation, build business cases for digital or production robots and monitor their performance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6818826198577881}
+{"content": "Pervidi inspection software allows companies to implement procedures that inspect products or services and ensure that quality assurance goals are met.\nPaperless safety inspections are conducted using smartphones and tablets with safety inspectors fully relying on these mobile devices in the field.\nWelding inspections are moving into a digital environment to ensure greater accuracy in quality and safety checks.\nExisting paper based inspection systems can now be replaced by Pervidi’s digital inspection software.\nTechs4Biz Australia presents a new paperless app designed to simplify solar installations and inspections, and increase efficiency in the field.\nPervidi’s Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) is designed for equipment maintenance and asset management using a smartphone.\nA critical part of any business or industrial operation, safety inspections aim to minimise and even eliminate safety hazards at the workplace.\nThe Pervidi paperless safety inspection application will be presented at the CIM 2017, Canada’s premier mining trade show, in late April in Montreal.\nBy identifying and documenting potential hazards on the worksite, supervisors and managers can minimise risks and maintain a safe working environment.\nPervidi’s paperless work order system encourages businesses to work smarter and more efficiently, reducing their dependence on paper-based processes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5140926837921143}
+{"content": "The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVAX is expected to start sending millions of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa this month.\nThe Statement by the WHO says COVAX has notified countries in Africa of the estimated dose allocation for the first phase of COVID-19 vaccine delivery.\nThe global initiative led by the WHO, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance and The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) aims to start shipping nearly 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the continent in February, in what will be Africa’s largest-ever mass vaccination campaign.\nThe rollout of the AstraZeneca/Oxford AZD1222 vaccine is subject to the vaccine being listed for emergency use by WHO.\nThe organisation is currently reviewing the vaccine and the outcome of the review is expected soon.\nRegional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti says, “Africa has watched other regions start COVID-19 vaccination campaigns from the side-lines for too long. This planned rollout is a critical first step to ensuring the continent gets equitable access to vaccines. We know no one will be safe until everyone is safe.”\nBelow is the full statement by the WHO: 43% level of preparedness Below is the full interview with Dr. Atuhebwe:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7762432098388672}
+{"content": "[Source: Delaware.gov]\n(Wilmington, DE) – PHASE 2 of Governor John Carney’s Economic Reopening plan began on June 15, 2020. During this rolling reopening of the state’s economy, the restrictions put in place by Governor Carney in March 2020 to reduce the spread of COVID-19, will begin to be lifted incrementally.\nThe Delaware Department of Labor has released guidelines along with a frequently asked questions document addressing the concerns for both employees and employers regarding returning to work during COVID-19.\nFor Employees, the issued guidance and FAQ document addresses concerns regarding the following; Disqualification for unemployment benefits if I refuse to return to work after receiving notice from my employer. What if I cannot return to work due to a medical condition or age? What if I am being called back to work with reduced hours and or pay? What actions should I take if I have concerns about my safety from COVID-19 at the workplace? For Employers, the DOL’s has also issued guidance that addresses concerns Delaware employers have regarding the following; How do I respond to an employee’s refusal to work? What must I do to adhere to workplace safety guidelines as directed by DPH and the CDC? What are Employer reopening best practices?\nThe complete list of issued guidelines and return to work FAQ’s during COVID-19 for both employees and employers can be downloaded by visiting the link below.\nDuring PHASE 2 of the state’s reopening employers are encouraged to continue to have employees Telework where applicable. Employers who call employees back to work must enforce strict social distancing protocols and follow the responsibilities for all businesses, set forth in the Governor’s State of Emergency Order.\n[Source: Delaware.gov]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.792608380317688}
+{"content": "Our Learning, Development & Change Management Practice Change Management\nBuilding the capacity to adapt to change is the primary focus of our change management practice.\nThis methodology\nenables the cultivation of sustainable and transformative environments. Through this work, we help individuals actively deal with fears associated with change.\nWe provide our clients with the\nnecessary building blocks to exercise effective and efficient teamwork, coupled with relationship-building skills, to transform the organisation’s culture and environment holistically. Learning And Development And Change Management\nWe guide, advise, and support our clients in team development, team cohesion, strategy development, stakeholder relations, conflict resolution and change management.\nWe assist companies in meeting their strategic goals and, in turn, help to address the significant skills development deficit in the country.\n1. Coaching\nCoaching plays a key role in personal and professional growth. It allows clients to gain a deeper level of understanding about their journey outside, within or alongside a programme.\nDuring individual and group coaching sessions in the LCPD programme, HODs explore personal mastery and professional development to discover and strengthen their potential to excel as leaders and managers in their respective departments. Coaching sessions provide an opportunity for further inquiry and personal reflection on feedback received from other aspects of a programme and the knowledge gained from the Capacity Building Workshops and Masterclasses with the support of an experienced coach.\nCoaching sessions also support leaders in effectively conducting similar sessions with their teams, enabling them to offer comprehensive and constructive engagement to others.\n2. Capacity Development Workshops\nBespoke training workshops address the required acquisition of knowledge and technical skills concerning the effective implementation of the client’s role and duties in their respective field. These tailor-made workshops consider the areas of needs specified by the client in terms of Technical Leadership, Social Process Leadership, and Global Strategy and Context Leadership. A needs analysis is conducted to diagnose and ascertain the relevant learning needs that require attention.\nAs part of our Learning and Development Practice, we have introduced masterclasses through our Capacity Development Programmes, piloted, and presented to HODs at a South African tertiary institution. Masterclasses are designed according to specific needs areas expressed and identified by participants. The masterclasses aim to address the technical skills required to enable a progressive, relevant, professional, and ethically sound organisation. Masterclasses are presented and facilitated by experts who offer their expertise in engaging, exciting, and innovative ways.\nThemes identified for the Masterclasses could include the following: The Benefits Of A Blended Approach\nThe benefits of harnessing learning and development alongside change management are that it results in an agile organisation fully equipped with organisational readiness.\nAn agile organisation is characterised by the following:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6924909353256226}
+{"content": "Circulating human primed innate lymphoid cell precursors have the potential to functionally induce adhesion molecules' expression in endothelial cells and possibly support the immune cells' infiltration into the tumor site.\nA gain-of-function in a new chemical defense resulted in no trade-offs and and independent evolution between novel and ancestral defenses, suggesting low redundancy among different defensive chemicals.\nStructure specific nucleases that act in DNA replication, repair and recombination actively mold their DNA while transforming their own structure to achieve precise cleavage of their cognate DNA and avoid the deleterious cleavage of noncognate DNA.\nA 2-year field study has demonstrated that volatile compounds produced by plants when they are attacked by herbivores act as defenses by attracting predators to the herbivores and increasing the reproduction of the plants.\nViewing the dynamic interactions of individual spliceosomal subcomplexes with single pre-messenger RNA molecules reveals how nearby flanking splice sites accelerate pre-spliceosome assembly and the splicing of multi-intron pre-mRNAs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.71955406665802}
+{"content": "Phase two: subjective, user-focused metrics reveal differences that objective performance-based measures may not.\na Completion times did not significantly differ for any of the tasks. The mKF was generally faster for tasks perceived as more difficult, and slower for tasks perceived as less difficult. b The mKF and CNN were significantly easier to use than the MLP for the fragile egg task, as evidenced by a lower NASA Task Load Index (TLX) score. c mKF and CNN outperform MLP in fragile egg task, although the difference was insignificant. All algorithms had high success in the pouring task. d All algorithms performed well and did not significantly differ in the zipping and folding tasks. e The CNN was significantly preferred over the MLP, aggregated across tasks. The mKF trended towards significance over the MLP across all tasks. The CNN was significantly preferred over the MLP for the fragile egg and zipper tasks. Boxplots show median (red line), inter-quartile range (colored boxes), and most extreme, non-outlier values (1.5 × inter-quartile range; black whiskers)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9581133127212524}
+{"content": "Clinical-community partnerships can improve access and receipt of preventive health services in community settings. Understanding how to sustain their potential benefits is warranted. Qualitative case-study of the Faith Community Health Partnership (FCHP), a collaboration between faith-community nurses and community organizations sustained over 25 years. We used content analysis principles to report on partnership sustainability themes identified through semi-structured interviews with FCHP partners (n = 18). Factors supporting partnership sustainability: Maintaining partners' commitment over time; strategic resource-sharing; facilitating engagement; and preserving partnership flexibility. Sustaining clinical-community partnerships is a dynamic and continuous process requiring significant time, effort, and resources on behalf of partners.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.994932234287262}
+{"content": "In a potential step forward for early pancreatic cancer diagnosis, a miniaturized brush was successfully tested as a possible technique for loosening cells from the walls of pancreatic cysts. If proven safe to use, the technique could dramatically increase the number of cystic cells available for analysis, a key advance given the scarcity of cells in cystic fluid drawn with a needle alone.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998841285705566}
+{"content": "In addition to sensing devices such as automotive cameras and millimeter wave radar, lidar is becoming increasingly an essential part of high-precision detection and recognition of road conditions, and the location and shape of objects such as cars and pedestrians. However, lidar does have some technical hurdles remaining, including the need for further improvements in distance measuring performance, delivery of greater safety and reliability regardless of the usage environment and conditions, and shifting to a solid-state design to achieve a more compact form and lower cost. There are various initiatives underway to address these challenges.\nOut of various methods used for lidar distance measurement, single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) pixels are used as a type of detector in a direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensor, which measures the distance to an object by detecting the time of flight (time difference) of light emitted from a source until it returns to the sensor after being reflected by the object.\nSony said it has succeeded in creating a unique device construction that includes SPAD pixels and distance measuring processing circuit on a single chip, which it claims is an industry first for automotive lidar, with its new IMX459 SPAD depth sensor, scheduled to start sampling from March 2022. The new sensor will help contribute to safe, secure future mobility by improving automotive lidar detection and recognition performance required for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD).\nThe new IMX459 leverages Sony’s technologies created in the development of CMOS image sensors, such as a back-illuminated pixel structure, stacked configurations, and Cu-Cu connections. This design helps achieve a tiny, 10 μm square pixel size, allowing for a compact form and high-resolution of approximately 100,000 effective pixels on a 1/2.9 type format. It also delivers enhanced photon detection efficiency and improved responsiveness, enabling high-speed, high-precision distance measuring at 15-centimeter range resolutions from long-range to short-range distances. The product complies with functional safety standards for automobile applications, which help improve lidar reliability, and the single chip construction contributes to more compact, low-cost lidar.\nThe product employs a stacked configuration, where a Cu-Cu connection is used to achieve conduction for each pixel between the back-illuminated SPAD pixel chip (top) and the logic chip equipped with distance measuring processing circuit (bottom). This allows for a configuration with circuit placed on the bottom of the pixel chip, maintaining a high aperture ratio while resulting in a small 10 μm square pixel size. The product also employs a light incidence plane with irregularities on its surface to refract incident light, thereby enhancing the absorption rate.\nThese features result in a high 24% photon detection efficiency in the 905 nm wavelength commonly used in automotive lidar laser light sources. For example, it is possible to detect far-off objects with a low reflection rate at high resolution and distance resolution. Additionally, an active recharge circuit is included on the circuit section, which comes with a Cu-Cu connection for each pixel, allowing for a response speed that is approximately 6 nanoseconds at normal operation for each photon.\nThe product is also set to be certified for meeting the requirements of AEC-Q100 Grade 2 automotive electronic component reliability tests. Sony has also introduced a development process that complies with ISO 26262 automobile functional safety standards and supports functional safety requirement level ASIL- B(D) for functionalities such as failure detection, notification, and control. All this will contribute to improved lidar reliability.\nSony has also developed a mechanical scanning lidar reference design equipped with this new product, which is now being offered to customers and partners. Providing the design will help customers and partners save on man-hours in the lidar development process as well as reduce costs by optimizing device selection.\nRelated Content: Autonomous vehicles build on better sensor tech Solid-state LiDAR offers simpler automotive sensing solution Understanding wavelength choice in LiDAR systems Smart cities: the case for lidar in intelligent transport systems Time of flight system design: System overview Imaging radar development platform offers 2K resolution", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9365516304969788}
+{"content": "Dear Members of the Loyola Community,\nWe are excited to welcome our new and returning students, faculty, administrators, and staff to Loyola for the start of a new academic year.\nI am writing to share the news that David Tiscione has been named the director of Title IX, compliance, and assessment, and now serves as the University’s Title IX coordinator and 504/ADA coordinator. The new position and office exemplify the University’s enhanced investment into preventing and addressing sexual and gender-based misconduct.\nBelow I am including a letter from David, which gives an overview of the significant updates to our sexual and gender-based misconduct policies, procedures, and programs.\nSincerely,\nRobert D. Kelly, Ph.D.\nVice President and Special Assistant to the President\nDear Loyola Community Members,\nI am honored to step into the role of director of Title IX, compliance, and assessment. This is critical work for our community.\nBelow are some key updates related to Loyola’s sexual and gender-based misconduct program.\nNew Title IX Coordinator and Office The University’s increased investment into preventing and addressing sexual and gender-based misconduct will significantly enhance our community member’s abilities to live, learn, and work in an environment conducive to their individual success.\nWith the creation of Loyola’s new Office of Title IX, Compliance, and Assessment, the Title IX coordinator role and the ADA/504 role are now part of my position.\nAs the full-time Title IX coordinator, I now oversee Loyola's Title IX team, which includes Title IX deputies and Title IX intake officers.\nTitle IX deputy for faculty, administrators, and staff: Karen Feeley, director for employee engagement in human resources, continues to serve in this role, providing supportive measures and coordinating investigations and adjudication of sexual and gender-based misconduct incidents for faculty, staff, and administrators. Assistant director of Title IX, compliance, and assessment: The office is in the process of hiring an assistant director of Title IX, compliance, and assessment who will serve as the University’s Title IX deputy for students. We will introduce that person to the community when that position is filled. In the meantime, as the Title IX coordinator, I will coordinate all supportive measures and formal complaints for incidents involving allegations against students. Program manager for the Women’s Center sexual violence prevention, education, and response coordinator: Melissa Lees will continue to serve in this role as Loyola’s confidential advocate providing many services, including as a confidential resource for students to consult with prior to reporting to Loyola’s Title IX coordinator, deputy, intake officers, or mandated reporters.\nExternal Review of Title IX Policies In Spring 2021, as part of the University’s action steps we had committed to, Loyola partnered with D. Stafford and Associates, an objective, external Title IX expert, to review Loyola’s sexual and gender-based misconduct policies and practices and make best practice recommendations for improvement. The reports can be found on Loyola’s Title IX website.\nThe Office of Title IX, Compliance, and Assessment will use the recommendations to guide future directions in our sexual and gender-based misconduct prevention and response. We look forward to engaging the community continually in these changes.\nThank you to all those—particularly students—who participated in meetings with D. Stafford and Associates last year to give their perspectives and feedback on our policies and processes.\nChange to Title IX Hearing Process There has been a significant change to guidance from The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Previously, colleges and universities could only rely on statements or stories from hearing participants if they fully participated in cross-examination by a party’s advisor. This meant a complainant would have to answer questions from a respondent’s advisor or vice versa. However, recently, OCR gave colleges and universities the option to no longer enforce this provision during a Title IX hearing on campus.\nLoyola determined this provision provided a burdensome barrier for hearing participants and could have potentially created a chilling factor that discouraged parties and witnesses from participating in the process. Therefore, we will no longer be enforcing it. This means that moving forward, in any hearings regarding sexual and gender-based misconduct allegations, the University will consider all relevant statements collected in the process regardless of an individual’s participation in the hearing or cross-examination.\nAs this was one of the more challenging aspects of the 2020 Title IX regulations, this is a positive change to increase trust in the sexual and gender-based misconduct process.\nClosing Our team will work to continually build trust with all Loyola community members as sexual and gender-based misconduct is an issue that affects us all. My personal commitment is to be available to connect with anyone regarding questions and concerns, so please contact me at dmtiscione@loyola.edu if you’d like to discuss these changes and our plans for the future.\nSincerely,\nDavid Tiscione\nDirector of Title IX, Compliance, and Assessment", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8987966775894165}
+{"content": "NutriFreez™ D10 Cryopreservation Medium is a ready-to-use, animal component-free, serum-free, and protein-free cryopreservation solution optimized for multiple cell lines.\nNutriFreez™ has been demonstrated to result in high rates of cell viability, proliferation, adherence (in relevant lines), and bioactivity/ expression following freezing and thawing.\nSuperior results were obtained both in comparison with serum-containing freezing media as well as competing serum-free products, making this an ideal product for both serum-containing and serum-free applications.\nNutriFreez™ has been extensively tested on multiple cell lines, including stem cells (pluripotent and mesenchymal) 3T3, BGM, vero cells, MRC-5, HEK-293, HEp-2, BSC-1, BF16-F10, BHK-21, CHO, HELA and MA-10.\nNutriFreez D10 Cryopreservation Medium Advantages\n\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6656216382980347}
+{"content": "Rising Tide of Operational Risk Demands Due Diligence in Vendor SelectionMatthew P. Previn, Andrew P. Pennacchia\nConsidering the potential liability associated with outsourcing by the mortgage banking and mortgage servicing industries, as witnessed by widely publicized high-dollar settlements in government enforcement actions, recent comments of federal financial regulators, and guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, servicers cannot be cavalier about the choice of their vendors, or select them with a check-the-box approach to due diligence. Instead, banks and mortgage servicers must ensure that their vendors perform critical mortgage servicing functions in a manner that is consistent with their legal and regulatory obligations and service level standards. Unfortunately, much that has been written on vendor selection focuses on intangible principles associated with risk reduction, with much less practical guidance available on “best practices” for identifying and selecting vendors. This article attempts to fill that gap, and focuses on practical criteria relevant to conducting appropriate due diligence on potential vendors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9535976052284241}
+{"content": "This estimation is supported by the ‘Enterprise Priorities in Europe’ strategic analysis, conducted by Frost & Sullivan, which shows that approximately 60% of companies will automate the interactions with clients until 2016, while 50% of them will benefit from fully integrated channels in the same period of time.\nFor more information, please see the Romanian version of the article, here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9395872354507446}
+{"content": "In this episode, we hear about boosting memory with magnesium, overlooked COVID-19 genes, sourdough, sharks in low-oxygen environments, and how mummified baboons could help solve the mystery of an ancient kingdom.\nYeast promoters can harbor multiple natural DNA variants that influence gene expression, interact genetically, evolve under negative selection, alter transcription factor motifs, and remain challenging to predict.\nA quantitative live imaging approach unveils that earliest neurogenic progenitors in the vertebrate retina arise from asymmetric divisions and that this asymmetry involves Notch signalling through the endocytic pathway.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9977124929428101}
+{"content": "From the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) to \"coronabonds\", the EU seems to be struggling to find an appropriate mechanism to tackle the economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is really the best option? And how do we ensure that, once the pandemic is over, we return to sustainable debt levels and competitive economies? This week, Giuseppe Porcaro is joined by Lucrezia Reichlin, Professor of Economics at the London Business School, Grégory Claeys and Guntram Wolff to discuss the macroeconomic policy response to the COVID-19 crisis.\nInsights, debates, and research-based discussions on economic policy in Europe and beyond. The podcast is produced by Bruegel (https://www.bruegel.org/), an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based, and policy-relevant research, analysis, and debate. A podcast member of EuroPod.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9204893112182617}
+{"content": "If plaque is allowed to build up on your teeth, the acid it creates can attack tooth enamel. It can irritate gums and lead to gum disease.\nKey takeaways:\nBrush and floss teeth twice daily to remove food debris and plaque.\nDrink plenty of water throughout the day to reduce build-up. If allowed to harden, plaque forms tartar which must be removed by a dentist. If you experience swelling or sore gums, this is often a sign of gum disease.\n\"Although plaque can certainly harm teeth and gums, it also affects your tooth roots...\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6943081617355347}
+{"content": "Digital transformation can significantly reduce costs and deliver greater value to the enterprise, however it’s often difficult to define the best path towards these goals and what the first steps should be.\nAutomation is a critical component of successful transformation. It is the foundation for managing operational and technical change whilst ensuring continuous business processes and reliable day-to-day operations. Your automation strategy should not be afterthought or implemented following completion of a transformation project - Automation should be where your transformation begins.\nJoin Redwood for this session - you’ll learn how and why modernising your automation tools and systems is a catalyst for change, empowering IT and Operations with the control and insight crucial to successful transformation initiatives.\nOur latest insights and thoughts", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996798038482666}
+{"content": "Siemens (Indonesia) - Reducing material waste in flexible PET production.\nA chemical plant in Indonesia specializing in producing PET was looking for a solution to reduce the waste resulting from product variance. The factory produces 25,000 tons of polyester annually, which is then provided to other manufacturers to produce a vast range of end products. This vast range requires different PET grades, which are achieved by slight variations in the synthesis procedures.\nSolution/Service Description: Each raw material bin is mounted on Siwarex WL280 ring torsion load cells to achieve optimum weighing accuracy. These load cells are connected to two Siwarex WP251 weighing modules, which are specifically designed for batching applications. The advantages of this solution are that the WL280 load cells feature a C3 class rating for accuracy as well as an IP68 rating for protection against dust and direct high-pressure cleaning – ideal for handling powder materials such as PTA. In connection with the Siwarex WP251, a customer-specific application was engineered with a resolution of up to +/- 4 million parts. The glycol as the liquid component in this process is monitored by a Sitrans FC430 coriolis mass flowmeter provi-ding a 4-20 mA output, which varies based on the flow rate of the material. This signal is fed into an analog S7-1200 input module. A Sipart PS2 positioner controls the valves to regulate the flow rate. In such flexible processes as this one, the operator individually sets the setpoint for total production. At the field level, this flexibility is achieved using Sinamics variable frequency drives, which independently adjust the flow rate of each material. To close the loop, the discharge rates from the raw material bins are monitored by the WP251. The output is then processed by the S7-1200 controller, sent through an analog module to control the Sipart PS2 positioner – which in turn allows more or less glycol to flow into the batching vessel. The downstream Sitrans FC430 flow meter additionally verifies the flow rate to ensure a high-quality mix. Customer Benefit:\nPlant efficiency had increased by 27 % due to the reduced material waste and product loss. Further, the more reliable process measurements and diagnostics help the company to service their equipment on a preventive basis instead of a reactive one, resulting in reduced downtimes and increased reliability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6921874284744263}
+{"content": "Authors: Francisco Ben, Tracey Price, Chad Morrison, Victoria Warren, Willy Gollan, Robyn Dunbar, Frank Davies, Mark Sorrell Abstract:\nThis paper focuses particularly on the educational aspects that contribute to the overall educational satisfaction rated by Tabor School of Education students who participated in the Australasian Survey of Student Engagement (AUSSE) conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in 2010, 2012 and 2013. In all three years of participation, Tabor ranked first especially in the area of overall student satisfaction. By using a single level path analysis in relation to the AUSSE datasets collected using the Student Engagement Questionnaire (SEQ) for Tabor School of Education, seven aspects that contribute to overall student satisfaction have been identified. There appears to be a direct causal link between aspects of the Supportive Learning Environment, Work Integrated Learning, Career Readiness, Academic Challenge, and overall educational satisfaction levels. A further three aspects, being Student and Staff Interactions, Active Learning, and Enriching Educational Experiences, indirectly influence overall educational satisfaction levels.\nProcediaAPABibTeXChicagoEndNoteHarvardJSONMLARISXMLISO 690PDF Downloads 960\nKeywords: Tertiary student satisfaction, tertiary educational experience, pre-service teacher education, path analysis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6815462112426758}
+{"content": "South African society, whilst progressive in terms of its constitutional view of homosexuality, is still instilled with homophobic discrimination and violence that detrimentally affects those on both group and individual levels (Boonzaier & Zway, 2015; Mostert, Gordon & Kriegler, 2015). This poses a threat to the physical and psychological well-being of homosexual individuals (Polders, Nel, Kruger & Wells, 2008) which is, in part, due to the perceptions one has of their own safety (Lorenc, Petticrew, & Whitehead, 2014; Machielse, 2015). A need to understand such perceptions is therefore evident. In order to attain the perceptions homosexual individuals held towards their physical safety, qualitative data collection methods were adopted. This approach was necessary as qualitative methods value individual and subjective experience, aspects that are key when attempting to attain perceptive insights (Ponterotto, 2005). The findings showed that the perceptions homosexual individuals held towards their physical safety varied greatly. Additionally, three themes, these being; determinants of safety, positive or negative experience, and precautionary actions, were found consistently in the collected data, and have been addressed in detail. These findings aided in addressing the gap in existing literature pertaining to the homosexual experience in South Africa from within the field of psychology.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9953464865684509}
+{"content": "Humans have an excellent ability to analyze and process information from multiple domains. They also possess the ability to apply the same decision-making process when the situation is familiar with their previous experience.\nInspired by human's ability to remember past experiences and apply the same when a similar situation occurs, the research community has attempted to augment memory with Neural Network to store the previously learned information. Together with this, the community has also developed mechanisms to perform domain-specific weight switching to handle multiple domains using a single model. Notably, the two research fields work independently, and the goal of this dissertation is to combine their capabilities.\nThis dissertation introduces a Neural Network module augmented with two external memories, one allowing the network to read and write the information and another to perform domain-specific weight switching. Two learning tasks are proposed in this work to investigate the model performance - solving mathematics operations sequence and action based on color sequence identification. A wide range of experiments with these two tasks verify the model's learning capabilities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9955008029937744}
+{"content": "RERA – RESIDENTIAL – COMMERCIAL\nElemental Drafts In simple terms, drafting refers to the act of writing legal documents. The key feature of drafting is that it presents a brief knowledge about the significant facts of the situation or issue. Drafting demands a lot of skills combined with patience from the advocates.\nElemental drafting is a niche process that calls for the expertise of a seasoned attorney and impeccable writing skills. As legal drafts are the cornerstone of any litigation, legal firms always rely on experienced hands to write these documents. In essence, legal drafting is all about being legally correct and staying relevant to the subject matter. In addition to this, the one skill that matters the most in legal drafting is the ability to write concise and lucid copies.\nThis is the most important element of legal drafting for the simple reason that unless you understand who you are addressing, you cannot convey your message to them. In any legal matter, it is the lawyers, the jury, and the parties involved in litigation that constitute your audience.\nWhile for attorneys and jury your approach remains the same, it changes drastically in the case of parties. While in some cases the parties could be an insurance firm and its client in others it could be the state government and a person accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. So, as a legal drafting specialist, your tone and choice of words should make sense to every party. For this reason, you should spend some time understanding your target audience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.873532772064209}
+{"content": "At PS/Ship, we understand the challenges of these workflows — users and accounts must be managed, multiple invoices must be processed each week and inbound packages must be accounted for and delivered. All of these are typically tedious and time-consuming manual tasks. And none of them are the best use of your staff’s time. It’s our mission to make the entire shipping process easier for our customers while saving them time and money.\nPS/Ship is a single platform for managing your organization’s shipping needs from the basics of outbound label creation and inbound package tracking, to fully integrated carrier invoice processing — uniting the front and back office workflows.\nThe solution prioritizes integration and security, connecting with your existing business environment and using Single Sign-on (SSO) to enforce accountability. Integrations with contact management systems, your HRIS and financial systems and the carriers eliminate friction throughout the process.\nAn intuitive interface guides users through the shipping process, helping them make better shipping choices and ensuring they provide important billing and cost allocation codes. The finance team reaps the benefit of automated invoice retrieval, distributed invoice review and tailored data exports for seamless loading into your financial systems.\nFor over a decade we’ve been delivering significant cost savings, efficiencies and insights to our customers, which include top Am Law firms, leading professional service and consulting organizations and Fortune 1000 corporations.\nLet us do the same for you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8418004512786865}
+{"content": "This study was conceived within the frame of a wider study on the diversification of rural livelihoods in India. The wider study aims to identify what policy initiatives might better support the poor in their search for enhanced livelihoods. This paper focuses on the first prerequisite of any government poverty-reduction scheme, namely that the funds allocated for the scheme actually reach the intended beneficiaries.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.000008463859558}
+{"content": "A strategy to raise the profile of urban planning as a pivotal issue in global policy has been launched by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).\nThe RTPI’s International Strategy 2021-2030 promotes the value of planning internationally as a lever for advancing a prosperous, fair, sustainable and peaceful world.\nIts launch is part of the RTPI’s 10-year Corporate Strategy, published last year, which aims to raise the profile of planning for global challenges and increase diversity and inclusivity in the profession through internationalisation.\nRTPI President, Wei Yang, who launched the strategy at an international online event today, said: “In this crucial moment of our planet’s history, we need to think globally and act locally. Town planners must take the lead in enabling the built environment to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and we need to find innovative and sustainable solutions to tackle the world’s biggest challenges – from poverty to the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis, from inequality to the humanitarian crisis, and from pollution to the public health crisis.\n“This strategy aims to raise the profile of planners globally and unite planners around the world to tackle these challenges together.”\nInternational Committee Chair Janet Askew MRTPI set out the strategy’s structure and objectives and Commonwealth Association of Planners Vice-President, Ian Tant MRTPI, spoke about the strategy’s alignment with ongoing global efforts to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.\nThe strategy, which aims to empower the Institute’s 26,000 members across 80 countries to support global sustainable development and climate action, identifies four key aims:\nTo promote the value of RTPI membership internationally To support planning knowledge globally To raise the profile of planning for global challenges To increase diversity and inclusion through internationalization.\nSome of its key aims include connecting planners around the world through internationally focused networks, adding an international component to the RTPI’s research programme, playing an active role in promoting excellence in planning through international platforms and ensuring inclusivity and diversity in all of the Institute’s international work.\nThe launch event was welcomed by a range of international members of the RTPI from countries including Australia, the UAE, South Africa, Hong Kong and Barbados.\nAn implementation plan will be developed to sit alongside the strategy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9346199035644531}
+{"content": "Nickel-based alloys and nickel-containing stainless are playing key roles in an emerging source of renewable energy known as thermal solar plants or concentrated solar power (CSP). Their use has enabled the industry to overcome challenges in heat transfer and thermal storage technology.\nEver-tightening sulphur oxide (SOx) emission regulations are increasing the use of marine scrubbers globally. Scrubbers operate in a highly corrosive environment and require the resilience of nickel-containing alloys to prevent failure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9201414585113525}
+{"content": "Contents\nWhat is baseballs wRC+?\nwRC+ ( Weighted Runs Created Plus ) takes the Runs Created stat from Bill James and adjusts the number to account for external factors, such as ballpark effects. The league average wRC+ sits at 100, so a player who notches a wRC+ of 150 would be 50% above league average.\nWhy is wOBA?\nwOBA captures the impact of both event changes. wOBA fundamentally works because it is a rate stat. Its divisor is plate appearances. When you compare two players’ wOBA you have equalized their total plate appearances.\nWhat does OBP mean in baseball?\nDefinition. OBP refers to how frequently a batter reaches base per plate appearance. Times on base include hits, walks and hit-by-pitches, but do not include errors, times reached on a fielder’s choice or a dropped third strike.\nWhat does ISO mean in baseball?\nDefinition. ISO measures the raw power of a hitter by taking only extra-base hits — and the type of extra-base hit — into account. For example, a player who goes 1-for-5 with a double has an ISO of. 200.\nWhat is the average Babip in MLB?\nThe league average BABIP is typically around. 300. Pitchers who have allowed a high percentage of hits on balls in play will typically regress to the mean, and vice versa.\nHow is DRC+ calculated?\nSimply put, DRC+ measures all of a player’s contributions at the plate. The model digs beneath play outcomes to isolate how much of the outcome should be credited to the hitter, then weighs those contributions on the value he provided to the team.\nIs wRC+ the best stat?\nWhy is wRC+ good? It’s easy: wRC+ is the single best way to quickly measure a player’s offensive production, better than batting average, OPS, or a triple slash line. That’s because wRC+ properly values everything a player can do at the plate, allowing you to compare across playing styles.\nWhat is expected wOBA?\nExpected Weighted On-base Average (xwOBA) is formulated using exit velocity, launch angle and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed. For the majority of batted balls, this is achieved using only exit velocity and launch angle.\nWhat does wOBA measure?\nDefinition. wOBA is a version of on-base percentage that accounts for how a player reached base — instead of simply considering whether a player reached base.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6173565983772278}
+{"content": "Analytics firm GlobalData has found that the growing importance of AI in the pharmaceutical industry is mirrored by a steady rise in AI-related job postings.\nAccording to its jobs analytics database, the number of AI-related job announcements tripled from over 1,000 in Q3 2019 to more than 3,000 in Q3 2021, even despite Covid-19.\nAmong those hiring were GSK, AstraZeneca, Takeda, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Roche, UCB, Bayer and Pfizer.\nUrte Jakimaviciute, senior director of market research at GlobalData, said: “AI adoption is a key way to address research and development (R&D) inefficiency challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, and this rise in hiring efforts is just one demonstration of the industry’s interest in AI.\n“Unsustainable pharmaceutical business models, and the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, have illustrated a strong need for innovation to improve business agility, continuity and resilience. Despite being years away from showcasing its real power, AI stands out as a versatile solution to address challenges faced by the entire pharmaceutical value chain.”\nThe implementation of AI has been shown to lead to quicker drug development timelines, reduced costs, increased likelihood of approval and improved clinical trials processes.\nJakimaviciute, continued: “If we look into drug discovery process, for example, an increasing number of leading pharmaceutical players are partnering with AI vendors to leverage their technology and expertise to identify new drug candidates. Pharmatech companies such as Exscientia already have a history of success with pharma companies – a few examples include collaborations with Sumitomo Dainippon, GSK and BMS.\n“AI algorithms, which are trained using large datasets, are expected to play an even bigger role in the future – not only in optimising drug discovery and development, but also enhancing processes such as manufacturing, marketing and sales. The increase in AI-related job announcements showcases the industry’s expectations for this technology to transform and advance the pharmaceutical value chain.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7379778623580933}
+{"content": "The ‘Beyond Your Clothes’ campaign is part of the “SMART Textile & Garments” project, funded by the European Commission and implemented by sequa GmbH.\nIt is a Pan-European campaign consisting of raising awareness on the disastrous environmental consequences of the fast fashion industry and its social impact. It is becoming a growing concern, as our clothes consumption has increased by 60% in only 15 years and is announced to exponentially rise under a business-as-usual scenario.\nMeanwhile, with Covid-19, an unprecedent level of unsold garments are burnt or destined for landfills. As a result, some countries are now submerged by this upsurging issue and are considering exporting to stop the accumulation of textile waste.\nTherefore, it seems particularly vital to increase awareness around this new environmentally threatening conjuncture.\nIt is in this critical context that the ‘Beyond Your Clothes campaign’ has been created, consisting of an innovative website technology (parallax) which provides, in an interactive and ludic approach, different layers of information to a wide audience, from fast fashion consumers to sustainably active individuals.\nThe provided facts are supported by studies shared by Greenpeace. The inclusive and informative content is available on the following website: www.beyondyourclothes.com.\nThe campaign will be supported by a guerilla activation and a social media presence while the most engaged sustainable influencers around the globe will be relaying the initiative.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.866919994354248}
+{"content": "Data processing involves drawing out specific information from a source, processing this information and presenting it in an easily accessible, digital format. This holds a great advantage for many organizations, as it allows for a more efficient method for retrieving information, while also safeguarding the data from loss or damage.\nThe entire procedure of data refining followed at ACSK covers capturing of unrefined data, scanning & processing, analysis & interpretation, aggregation & summarization and lastly presentation of the processed data in a tabular, graphical or textual format as valuable information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9892391562461853}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPerioperative myocardial infarction represents the most common cardiovascular complication following non-cardiac surgery, but frequently presents without the usual clinical signs and symptoms consistent with acute coronary syndrome. Given the silent nature of this event, a clinician’s reliance on risk stratification tools and cardiac specific biomarkers to assist in the identification of at-risk individuals is heightened in the perioperative setting. Although cardiac troponin elevations following non-cardiac surgery have been consistently linked to increased mortality, uncertainty remains over how to clinically intervene to prevent harm. This decision is further complicated by the increasing sensitivity of the newest generation of cardiac biomarker immunoassays. In this narrative review, the growing body of evidence surrounding cardiac troponin elevations in the perioperative setting, how the evidence has been integrated into recent clinical practice guidelines, and its implications for the detection of perioperative myocardial infarction are discussed.\nTranslated title of the contribution Chasing myocardial outcomes: perioperative myocardial infarction and cardiac troponin Original language French Pages (from-to) 227-232 Number of pages 6 Journal Canadian Journal of Anesthesia Volume 63 Issue number 2 DOIs State Published - Feb 1 2016 All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5346332788467407}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe global COVID-19 crisis continues to shape the current digital higher education (HE) landscape. This chapter explores institutional change by focusing on the preparedness of academic staff to respond to the need for rapid pedagogic adaptation. It examines the associated professional development requirements and the challenges faced. It draws from survey data provided by lecturers and tutors globally (n=136) as part of the eduCOVID19 project in 2020. By switching face-to-face practices to emergency remote teaching, academics spearheaded large-scale change in their universities. With little or no institutional guidance, they took responsibility for their own professional development to acquire the knowledge and skills they needed to teach online. Their readiness correlated positively and significantly with their digital competence and their prior pedagogical knowledge. Workload emerged as a major concern. Emotional support was a common request. Emergency remote teaching constituted an opportunity to learn about pedagogy, triggering a form of ‘emergency professional development’.\nOriginal language English Title of host publication Handbook for Digital Higher Education Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Publication status Accepted for publication - Jul 2021 Keywords institutional change academic staff development emergency professional development CPD teaching higher education pedagogy", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5266063213348389}
+{"content": "If you have not reset your password since 2017, please use the 'forgot password' link below to reset your password and access your SAGE online account.\n\"This refreshing book leaves standard methods texts behind, offering emerging researchers a truly unique set of practical insights into the complexity of methodological dilemmas and challenges they might face in the unpredictable real world of educational settings; immersing readers in diverse, authentic examples from international studies will help develop open-mindedness, criticality, intercultural awareness and reflexivity.\"\nThis collection of work by international scholars and experienced researchers within the field of social science offers fresh insights and makes a significant contribution to the burgeoning landscape of educational research.\n- Gives good insight into research practices for beginners.- A broad range of different methods is presented.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999416470527649}
+{"content": "(Intelligent Systems Reference Library (140)) 1st ed. 2018 Edition\nby Kenji Suzuki (Editor), Yisong Chen (Editor)\nThis book offers the first comprehensive overview of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in decision support systems for diagnosis based on medical images, presenting cutting-edge insights from thirteen leading research groups around the world.\nMedical imaging offers essential information on patients’ medical condition, and clues to causes of their symptoms and diseases. Modern imaging modalities, however, also produce a large number of images that physicians have to accurately interpret. This can lead to an “information overload” for physicians, and can complicate their decision-making. As such, intelligent decision support systems have become a vital element in medical-image-based diagnosis and treatment.\nPresenting extensive information on this growing field of AI, the book offers a valuable reference guide for professors, students, researchers and professionals who want to learn about the most recent developments and advances in the field.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6850665807723999}
+{"content": "SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has launched a remote access lab solution designed for online learning via a remote setup of a basic instrument lab. It includes web-based lab management and scheduling administration, as well as instrument control and remote access for measurement and analysis.\nHybrid learning in education is now widely accepted, creating a strong need for remote solutions to supplement in-class learning. The availability of online courses and remote learning offers students flexibility requiring educational institutions to transform to keep pace.\nKeysight's industry-ready remote access lab solution enables university teaching labs to seamlessly transition to online learning. It allows students to remotely access a lab setup and perform lab work through the web browser.\nKeysight's remote access lab solution includes the following key components:\nCloud-basedPathWave Remote Access Lab software, an IMS Global certified LTI learning tool that is Learning Management System (LMS) integration ready, provides students single-point, secure and simultaneous cloud-based remote lab access and instruments control, anytime and anywhere, while enabling educators to manage student lab access, maintain lab benches systematically and monitor multiple remote lab sessions. PathWave Lab Manager software provides simplified, centralized lab configuration and asset management, in addition to enabling mass firmware updates for instruments. U3900DAQ Switching System covers a broad spectrum of switching and routing requirements for teaching labs, offering students full remote access to industry-standard instruments for hands-on test and measurement experience.\n“Keysight’s remote access lab solution accelerates the shift from traditional in-building learning to hybrid learning, where virtual classes are offered remotely on digital platforms,” said Boon Juan Tan, vice president and general manager of Keysight's General Electronics Measurement business. “Keysight’s new solution enables our customers to take remote teaching-learning to the next level of digital transformation, allowing students to move from traditional teaching and simulations to real-world learning experience remotely.”\nKeysight's remote access lab solution accelerates an educator's teaching experience and supports a student's learning experience, delivering the following key benefits:\nEasily and seamlessly migrate engineering labs online with the elements needed to transform traditional classroom teaching and hands-on labs to a remote environment. Hassle free and centralized user access and teaching content management system with LMS integration enables the educators and students to navigate seamlessly to university resources, creating a smooth, consistent, and better teaching-learning experience. Equip students for success by connecting to industry-grade test and measurement instruments, enabling students to experience the software and technology they will use in their careers. Enables educators to interact with students and facilitate group collaboration in real-time to accomplish smart teaching and learning. Streamline and simplify lab management, freeing lab administrators and educators to focus on teaching with centralized control to seamlessly connect to, manage, monitor and troubleshoot the instruments within the lab. University of California, Santa Barbara selects Keysight’s new Industry-ready Remote Access Lab Solution for new photonic lab\nUniversity of California, Santa Barbara, a leading center for teaching and research, selected Keysight’s new remote access lab solution to migrate their undergraduate photonic laboratory online.\n\"The Keysight Industry-ready Remote Access Lab Solution was integral to our launch of the inaugural quarter of our undergraduate photonic laboratory, providing a seamless way to bridge an actual hands-on laboratory with students participating remotely,” said Daniel Blumenthal, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering of University of California, Santa Barbara. “This solution provided an organized hub through which students can remotely attend and engage in lessons. Controlling the lab computers and instruments, combined with a video call with the lab teaching assistance made this an integrated, active-learning experience.\"\nImages are available at: http://www.keysight.com/find/educationpressimages\nAbout Keysight Technologies\nKeysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments. Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.2B in fiscal year 2020. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5438501834869385}
+{"content": "In recommender systems and advertising platforms, marketers always want to deliver products, contents, or advertisements to potential audiences over media channels such as display, video, or social. Given a set of audiences or customers (seed users), the audience expansion technique (look-alike modeling) is a promising solution to identify more potential audiences, who are similar to the seed users and likely to finish the business goal of the target campaign. However, look-alike modeling faces two challenges: (1) In practice, a company could run hundreds of marketing campaigns to promote various contents within completely different categories every day, e.g., sports, politics, society. Thus, it is difficult to utilize a common method to expand audiences for all campaigns. (2) The seed set of a certain campaign could only cover limited users. Therefore, a customized approach based on such a seed set is likely to be overfitting. In this paper, to address these challenges, we propose a novel two-stage framework named Meta Hybrid Experts and Critics (MetaHeac) which has been deployed in WeChat Look-alike System. In the offline stage, a general model which can capture the relationships among various tasks is trained from a meta-learning perspective on all existing campaign tasks. In the online stage, for a new campaign, a customized model is learned with the given seed set based on the general model. According to both offline and online experiments, the proposed MetaHeac shows superior effectiveness for both content marketing campaigns in recommender systems and advertising campaigns in advertising platforms. Besides, MetaHeac has been successfully deployed in WeChat for the promotion of both contents and advertisements, leading to great improvement in the quality of marketing. The code has been available at \\url{https://github.com/easezyc/MetaHeac}.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8481950163841248}
+{"content": "A study undertaken by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, on the impact of Covid-19 on micro and informal businesses in South Africa demonstrated the severe negative impact on the micro and informal sector across all industries and demographic groups.\nThe study's findings revealed the difficulties faced by vendors at taxi ranks and train stations in cities that have lost the majority of their customers as fewer people commute to work, hair stylists who were not allowed to work and had been without income for months and business owners who can only make a fraction of their pre-Covid-19 pandemic revenues owing to a decrease in customers, higher costs, international travel bans or event cancellations.\nThe study also revealed how some entrepreneurs successfully adapted their businesses by communicating with customers via digital platforms such as WhatsApp, delivering products to clients’ homes, manufacturing essential items such as face masks, assisting learners with home schooling, or illegally selling home-brewed beer or cigarettes because they saw no other option to survive.\n\"Given the DSBD’s mandate to create and enable an environment to support small enterprises inclusive of micro and informal businesses, a qualitative-based research study was conducted to establish the depth to which the informal sector has been affected by the pandemic and related lockdown measures, paying special attention to the lowest and most vulnerable segment in South Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape,\" the DSBD said in a September 28 statement.\nThe study incorporated both primary and secondary research, including a literature review, expert interviews, a nationwide survey with 3 746 business owners and focus groups with female and young entrepreneurs in the sector.\n\"The informal sector remains an important part of the South African economy, accounting for 8% of yearly gross domestic product and employing 27% of the workforce.\n\"In terms of non-agricultural employment, 36.84% of all females are employed in the informal sector. The sector also contributes to the country’s equality, poverty reduction and food security. It is well documented that the sector has been the hardest hit by the pandemic,\" the DSBD noted.\n\"The release and sharing of the research findings are intended to enhance the implementation of programmes already being rolled out by the DSBD and its ecosystem partners across districts and provinces aimed at sustaining small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) even beyond Covid-19,\" the department said.\nFunded by the government of Japan, the study was commissioned as a recommendation following a partnership between the UNDP, the United Nations System and the government of South Africa to analyse the socioeconomic impact of the pandemic on the South Africa population, and a rapid emergency-needs analysis of the most vulnerable groups. Through that partnership, two reports were published that paved the way for this study.\nDespite an increase in surveys focusing on SMMEs in South Africa, particularly since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, these have not focused specifically on micro and informal businesses or have not included an analysis of their unique situation and needs in all nine provinces in South Africa, the department noted.\nThis highlighted the importance of conducting a focused study on micro and informal businesses and their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.\nThe specific objectives of the study were to examine the extent to which existing support programmes have reached micro and informal businesses and determine which types of assistance entrepreneurs believe are necessary to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, the associated lockdown and to grow their business in the long run.\nFurther, the study aims to identify what assistance is required to ensure the sector can contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and describe the impact on women and youth, as well as the extent to which they were disproportionately affected.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6820334196090698}
+{"content": "Distant-metastasis-free survival (DMFS) and breast-cancer-specific survival (BCSS) according to HER2 status in both tissue and serum. DMFS (A) and BCSS (B) among three subgroups classified according to both tissue and serum HER2 status: tissue– irrespective of serum status, tissue+/serum–, and tissue+/serum+. (C,D) There was a significant trend toward a reduction in survival with increasing serum HER2 ECD values in only 692 patients with a positive tissue HER2 status.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997419714927673}
+{"content": "With rigorous economic research and practical policy solutions, we focus on the issues and institutions that are critical to global development. Explore our core themes and topics to learn more about our work.\nIn timely and incisive analysis, our experts parse the latest development news and devise practical solutions to new and emerging challenges. Our events convene the top thinkers and doers in global development.\nCGD’s work in education focuses on the role education can play in building more equal and prosperous societies.\nCGD’s education program focuses on broad welfare goals and seeks to understand the role education can play in addressing inequity. Despite the tremendous progress that has been made in getting girls and boys into school, education has not yet fulfilled its promise of being the great societal equalizer. Gender inequality remains acute and deeply rooted in the economic, political and social spheres in developing countries. Intergenerational mobility is declining, not increasing. Poor children get educated in bad schools where they do not acquire basic numeracy and literacy skills while rich children attend good schools.\nOur research examines the mechanisms through which education can give children equal life opportunities and build the human capital that nations need to prosper.\nThe Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are unlikely to be met by 2015, even if huge increases in development assistance materialize. The rates of progress required by many of the goals are at the edges of or beyond historical precedent. Many countries making extraordinarily rapid progress on MDG indicators, due in large part to aid, will nonetheless not reach the MDGs. Unrealistic targets thus may turn successes into perceptions of failure, serving to undermine future constituencies for aid (in donors) and reform (in recipients). This would be unfortunate given the vital role of aid and reform in the development process and the need for long-term, sustained aid commitments.\nThis paper is part of the Copenhagen Consensus process, which aims to assess and evaluate the opportunities available to address the ten largest challenges facing the world. One of these ten challenges is the “lack of education.” This paper provides an analytical framework to evaluate the various options that can be used to address this issue.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6380102634429932}
+{"content": "Mar 23, 2018\nThis podcast discusses the implications fornon-otolaryngologists of \"Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness(Dysphonia) (Update)\", published as a supplement to the March 2018issue of\nOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, theofficial journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head andNeck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation.\nThis guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on treating patients who present with dysphonia, which is characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal effort that impairs communication and/or quality of life. Dysphonia affects nearly one-third of the population at some point in its life. This guideline applies to all age groups evaluated in a setting where dysphonia would be identified or managed. It is intended for all clinicians who are likely to diagnose and treat patients with dysphonia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6251784563064575}
+{"content": "Construction workers put their lives on the line every time they go to work. However, that does not make dealing with work-related injuries or deaths easier to deal with. Construction workers still have their rights as employees. If their safety is jeopardized due to a third party’s negligence, they have the right to file a […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7665257453918457}
+{"content": "Have you heard of CATIA? If not, your organization may be neglecting an innovative, high-tech solution to engineering, design, project management and manufacturing.\nCATIA is one of the most impressive Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing solutions that we at 4D Systems provide for customers across a range of industries. This software suite streamlines design and manufacturing throughout a product’s lifecycle, providing faster, more efficient workflows for engineers and manufacturers.\nIf your company does not currently utilize CATIA, you may be missing out on a solution that could cut your engineering design process almost in half. Read on to learn more about this state-of-the-art software and twelve reasons why customers prefer it over other engineering programs.\nCATIA, which stands for “computer-aided three-dimensional interactive application,” is a software suite of computer-aided design, manufacturing, and engineering tools. This software, created by Dassault Systèmes, is a popular solution throughout the manufacturing industries, and especially among Original Equipment Manufacturers, to streamline design, analysis, and project management.\nCATIA supports several stages of product development, ranging from conceptualization and design to engineering and manufacturing. The software uses innovative technology to model any object or product within a lifelike context.\nThis software also enables close collaboration among designers and stakeholders through its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This platform allows multiple project members to view 3D models and make changes to designs, creating a comprehensive understanding of projects among technical and non-technical departments, such as marketing.\nProfessionals across a range of industries utilize CATIA every day, including:\nCATIA is undoubtedly one of the most popular, widely used software suites in the technical field.\nDassault Systèmes has continually released new versions of CATIA since its initial launch in 1977. Today, the most widely used version of CATIA is\nCATIA V5. However, Dassault Systèmes has since released CATIA V6, which offers more updated features and innovation than V5.\nAt 4D Systems, we can help your business determine the optimal CATIA version and configuration for your needs.\nCATIA has a broad range of uses within design and product development. This comprehensive, intensive software bundle comes in over 50 configurations, each with its own industry-specific features and functionalities.\nOrganizations typically utilize CATIA for any combination of the following uses:\nCATIA provides a comprehensive solution for every step of a product’s lifecycle, optimizing efficiency, design, and collaboration in the manufacturing workplace.\nThe exact price your company will pay for the CATIA software suite depends on which package or configuration you purchase and your license type.\nYou can either purchase a\nstandard configuration, which includes a preset list of products and features, or a custom configuration containing a-la-carte style products. Purchasing add-on products for your software package will also contribute to your overall price.\nCATIA is available as either node-locked or concurrent licensing at no additional cost to the end customer.\nNode-locked licensing enables licensing on one machine with a single user, while concurrent licensing allows for multi-device installation and usage. At the time of purchase, talk to your contact at 4D Systems about how you want your licenses to be configured and we’ll help you install and set up users at no cost.\nFinally, your organization will need to pay for a licensing term that allows you to utilize the software for a specified time. Dassault Systèmes offers licenses spanning one quarter, one year, two years, and three years.\nWith each of these factors in mind, you can expect your initial CATIA purchase to cost somewhere between $5,000 and $30,000. We can break down the exact CATIA solution costs for your organization and determine a configuration that provides the most comprehensive solutions for your team.\nNumerous Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/ CAM) programs are available today. However, CATIA is undoubtedly one of the most popular software suites on the market. Here are twelve reasons why customers across various industries prefer CATIA over other programs.\nCATIA’s comprehensive suite of 3D design, computer-aided engineering (CAE), computer-aided design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions allow for a faster, more efficient workflow. Specifically, the software streamlines design, analysis, and data management when conceptualizing and manufacturing new products.\nCATIA’s highly technical design capabilities make it a popular program among manufacturing industries and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).\nCATIA has both the physical capacity and broad toolset necessary to handle large-scale designs for larger products and assemblies. The software’s interface is fast and robust, creating optimal performance for the most complex, extensive design projects.\nCATIA’s powerful design tools also allow for more efficient large-scale design, enabling your technical and non-technical team members to create high-quality technical illustrations and 3D interactive experiences within their fields.\nCATIA’s platform is versatile and flexible, allowing you to customize your package to suit your company’s specific design and manufacturing needs. Dassault Systèmes offers dozens of add-ons and modules that you can use in adjunct with its built-in standard features to increase functionality.\nA few popular add-ons and adjunct programs from Dassault Systèmes include:\nWe can help you identify the right CATIA add-ons to optimize your workflow within the CATIA software interface.\nCATIA is a broad-reaching program offering design and innovation across a range of industries. Because most companies limit their CATIA usage to specialized purposes, such as architectural design or mechanical engineering, Dassault Systèmes offers 50+ specialized packages, or configurations, that each home in on industry-specific features.\nA few of these CATIA packages include:\nYou can choose the CATIA configuration that provides the most benefits for your specific organization.\nIn 2014, Dassault Systèmes released 3DEXPERIENCE, a cloud-based platform that incorporates product data management (PDM) along with product lifecycle management (PLM).\nAs the company’s first cloud-capable program, 3DEXPERIENCE enables professionals across an organization to collaborate on design and manufacturing without needing to install CATIA on their individual computers. The cloud-based nature of the program also allows for seamless collaboration in real-time.\nCATIA’s innovation and technicalities are evidenced in its widespread use among some of the world’s largest, most well-known Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The following OEM and automotive companies use CATIA daily throughout their design and manufacturing processes:\nCATIA’s popularity across these highly successful companies allows manufacturers and engineers worldwide to trust in this software’s powerful capacity and performance.\nCATIA’s versatility across a range of industries and job fields is unmatched among PLM software. The program provides the best solutions for complete shape designing, styling, and surfacing workflows in sectors ranging from industrial design to Class A surfacing.\nThe suite acts as an all-in-one solution, preventing your team from needing to learn several interfaces and programs to complete the product development lifecycle. Instead, focusing time, energy, and training on the CATIA software alone improves efficiency and mastery within the CATIA interface.\nCATIA’s innovative solutions, smooth interface, extensive toolset, and numerous functionalities allow the program to accelerate engineering processes by anywhere from 30% to 50%. The software takes much of the burden out of the project lifecycle, removing mundane, remote design tasks and streamlining sketching and 3D rendering.\nSpeeding up design, modeling, manufacturing, and development processes allows your company to begin delegating more time to your most essential tasks, improving performance, speed, and overall profits as a result.\nCATIA allows for effective, comprehensive business process management within a range of industries. The program provides detailed insight into modeling, simulation, and verification within the greater process management discipline, allowing your higher-ups to analyze design processes and improve efficiency.\nIf your organization does not currently utilize object simulation within your manufacturing processes, you may be wasting time and money that you could be delegating to other functions.\nCATIA allows for enhanced object simulation through 3D digital mock-ups of products and objects. For example, you can import 2D sketches into the software and render them as three-dimensional images without having to re-sketch them in the 3D platform.\nBeing able to create 3D mock-ups enables your team to share complex design ideas across departments before transitioning them to production and development. Keeping everyone within your organization on the same page about designs produces a more seamless workflow and greater success throughout your PLM process.\nCATIA’s new “design anytime and design anywhere” feature lets users capture and send design modifications offline to other team members. Your design team can utilize this feature to create quick designs on the go, while traveling, out in the field, or anywhere that they may not have access to their desktop or internet connection.\nCATIA’s offline capabilities allow design modifications to remain secure within the CATIA database without needing internet access, ensuring that any changes do not disappear while offline.\nFinally, CATIA offers a productive design environment that facilitates collaboration and efficiency between departments and professionals. Your designers can work with stakeholders to share designs, discuss product modeling, modify existing mock-ups, and communicate ideas.\nCATIA’s tools and processes range from simple to complex, but working within the newer 3DEXPERIENCE platform allows your organization to collaborate seamlessly with professionals who may not use CATIA every day. Similarly, departments and stakeholders who simply need to view designs without making modifications can easily access the platform through the cloud.\nAltogether, CATIA makes it easier and more effective to share designs and ideas across various teams.\nAt 4D Systems, we strive to provide organizations with the most innovative, strategic automation solutions for their specific business processes. With a focus on the automotive, government, oil and gas, and medical industries, our company is committed to providing the best solutions to maximize efficiency and improve profitability through a more streamlined workflow.\nCATIA is one of the most innovative Computer-Aided Design solutions we offer to clients every day. As experts in this versatile program, we are prepared to inform you about the benefits CATIA can provide for your workflow and help you determine if CATIA is the right software suite for your company.\nCATIA could be the perfect CAD solution to enhance and optimize design and manufacturing workflow within your company. If you’re interested in learning more about CATIA and the other automation solutions we provide, please contact 4D Systems today at 800-380-9165 or email us at [email protected].", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5998191833496094}
+{"content": "Diverse voices and backgrounds strengthen scientific research and discovery.\nThis exclusive, funded program is designed for STEM professionals eager to becomeagents of change to help shift the culture in their fields.\nWomen and other underrepresented groups make up a fraction of the STEM workforce inthe United States, despite recent progress to increase diversity and inclusion inSTEM fields. These groups represent an untapped talent pool.\nThis program offers a safe space for participants to construct or strengthen theirleadership identities, and to join a community of professionals. Through the Womenin STEM Leadership Program, women and other underrepresented groups in STEM will beempowered to excel in their careers, rise to influence and decision-making positions,and foster more diversity, equity and inclusion in their fields.\nWhen everyone has a seat at the table - or the bench - science and the world benefit.\nUpon acceptance into the Women in STEM Leadership Program, participants will joina highly engaged, diverse, and interdisciplinary network of professionals. As theyprogress through the workshops together, participants will discuss and engage witheach other about the program content. Together, they will explore different ways tosupport each other and promote inclusion in their fields, continue developing theirpersonal leadership styles, and create the changes they want to see in their organizations,fields, and in the world. They will also have the chance to meet and engage with pastparticipants of the program, joining a growing community of like-minded individuals.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to develop ideas and proposals for personalempowerment projects, which may be funded and implemented to further advance inclusionaryefforts in science and research.\nThe network is active on LinkedIn.\nExplore the Workshops\nParticipants will be introduced to the Alda Method and explore the intersection betweenculture and communication.\nThey will learn to harness the power of their stories and experiences to develop effective,individualized communication strategies that work for them.\nDuring this two-part workshop, participants will strengthen their negotiation skillsand learn how to better advocate for themselves and others.\nThey will practice having challenging conversations, experiment with how to navigatepower dynamics, and learn to negotiate strategically.\nDuring this two-part workshop, participants will learn best practices and strategiesfor effective and engaging science communication. They will work intentionally tocraft their personal brands.\nAdvance your Leadership Journey\nFoster Change Through Empowerment Projects\nParticipants who successfully complete the workshops and asynchronous work may chooseto advance their professional development, and take additional steps to support inclusionin STEM fields.\nIndividually or in small groups, participants will be invited to draft proposals thatcould create change in their organization, community, or field. Fellows will receivesupport in developing projects of their own design. Projects could include - but arenot limited to - creating outreach programs for local high schools, establishing professionalgroups within an organization, or other initiatives. A select number of ideas willreceive funding for implementation.\nAfter pitching their ideas, a select number will be funded and Alda Center staff willprovide additional support for project implementation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5684801936149597}
+{"content": "Veno-arterial extracoporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is increasingly used for acute and refractory cardiogenic shock. Yet, in clinical practice, monitoring of cardiac loading conditions during VA ECMO can be cumbersome. To this end, we illustrate the validity and clinical applicability of a real-time cardiovascular computer simulation, which allows to integrate hemodynamics, cardiac dimensions and the corresponding degree of VA ECMO support and ventricular loading in individual patients over time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.987844705581665}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe measure the radial profile of the photoelastic coefficient C(r) in single-mode polymer optical fibers (POFs), and we determine the evolution of C(r) after annealing the fibers at temperatures from 40°C to 80°C. We demonstrate that C(r) in the fibers drawn from a preform without specific thermal pre-treatment changes and converges to values between 1.2 and 1.6×10\n-12 Pa -1 following annealing at 80°C. The annealed fibers display a smoothened radial profile of C(r) and a lowered residual birefringence. In contrast, the mean value of C(r) of the fiber drawn from a preform that has been pre-annealed remains constant after our annealing process and is significantly higher, i.e., 4×10 -12 Pa -1. The annealing process decreases the residual birefringence to a lower extent as well. These measurements indicate the impact of annealing on the thermal stability of the photoelastic coefficient of POFs, which is an essential characteristic in view of developing POF-based thermomechanical sensors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9953749179840088}
+{"content": "Ensure Worker Safety and Supply Chain Continuity\nManufacturers face challenges on many fronts—from global competition and complex supply chains to threats posed by natural disasters, political unrest or pandemics. That is why clear visibility into risks to people, places and property has never been more critical. Although fast, accurate information is essential to mitigate negative impacts, filtering the noise out of vast amounts of global data is impossible using traditional methods. Fast, effective response to a critical event requires real-time, actionable intelligence.\nHere is How It Works\nWhether you need to fill shifts with quota calling, alert workers about an industrial hazard or manage supply chain disruption during extreme weather, the OnSolve Platform for Critical Event Management (CEM) helps you pinpoint and respond quickly to any event. The cloud-based platform combines AI-powered Risk Intelligence with award-winning Critical Communications and enhanced Incident Management to strengthen your ability to identify adverse events, analyse risks and respond.\nAI-Powered Risk Intelligence\nAutomatically scan tens of thousands of global data sources to detect and assess critical events, and quickly sift through the noise to speed reporting and response.\nMobile-Centric Incident Management\nQuickly tackle supply chain disruptions and keep response plans moving via a mobile platform that triggers teams to act, minimises downtime and maximises control. control.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6139535903930664}
+{"content": "This guidance provides practical support to teachers about the confident and safe teaching of body image as part of PSHE education at Key Stages 1 to 5 .\nIt advises teachers on developing their own teaching materials or adapting existing resources for use in the classroom. The document includes a list of recommended resources.\nContents include:\n- exploring what body image is\n- how to create a positive school environment - how to build body image into PSHE - working with parents - addressing the needs of vulnerable groups - recommended resources\nIt's good to leave some feedback.\nSomething went wrong, please try again later.\nThis resource hasn't been reviewed yet\nTo ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have downloaded this resource can review it\nReport this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.\nOur customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8978995084762573}
+{"content": "ONEONTA _ Devin Castendyk, assistant professor of earth sciences at the State University College at Oneonta, has been awarded the 2009 Richard Siegfried Junior Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence.\nCastendyk will deliver the 15th annual Richard Siegfried Lecture, an address titled \"Mine-Full Nation: The Paradox of Sustainable Mining,\" in the Craven Lounge of the Morris Conference Center at 7 p.m. Thursday. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.\nCastendyk's talk will examine how society can satisfy the demand for metals and energy while preserving water, soil and land resources. He will explore the environmental impacts of historic mining practices and the strategies used by the contemporary mining industry to remediate those impacts. The presentation will cover the coal-mining, metal-mining and natural-gas industries.\nCastendyk will also address natural-gas development in New York, with a discussion of industry practices, state regulations and the monitoring of water quality.\nA hydrogeologist, Castendyk teaches courses for water-resources majors at SUNY Oneonta. He holds a doctorate from the University of Auckland in New Zealand, a master's degree from the University of Utah and a bachelor's degree from Hartwick College.\nCastendyk specializes in analyzing the quality of water that has seeped through pit mines into pit lakes. He is the senior editor of the recently released book, \"Mine Pit Lakes: Characteristics, Predictive Modeling and Sustainability.\"\nThe Siegfried Prize, which is awarded annually, recognizes a non-tenured SUNY Oneonta faculty member for outstanding academic achievement outside the classroom.\nThe prize was made possible by gifts from alumni to the college and by a special gift from Alice Siegfried in memory of her husband, theater professor Richard K. Siegfried, who taught at the college from 1958 to 1995.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6529492735862732}
+{"content": "The 1976 International Coffee Agreement was negotiated in 1975 in the context of a market situation radically different from that prevailing during the negotiations of the 1962 and 1968 Agreements, when the supply of coffee exceeding consumer needs tends to lower prices. Until 1975, mainly following a severe freeze in Brazil, the world`s largest producer, doubts about the adequacy of supply for the immediate future were reflected in a sharp rise in prices. These considerations prompted members, during the negotiations on the 1976 Convention, to introduce a series of new provisions aimed at strengthening and improving the functioning of the Organization and maintaining many of the provisions that had proved effective in previous agreements. The process of negotiating a new agreement gained new momentum with the fall of prices to record levels for the coffee years 1990/1991 and 1991/1992, and the Council accepted a further extension of the agreement until 30 September 1993. At the same time, it decided to set up a working group to carry out a comprehensive review of all proposals and ideas for future cooperation on coffee. This led to the creation of a negotiating group that was mandated to negotiate a new agreement on the basis of a universal export quota system. Despite important negotiations, however, it proved impossible to reach a satisfactory conclusion before the required date of 31 March 1993. The Council therefore decided, in June 1993, to adopt the Agreement before 30 June 1993. To maintain the Organization as a forum for international cooperation on coffee and to have time to negotiate a new agreement.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6958787441253662}
+{"content": "Mutual Optimism and War, and the Strategic Tensions of the July Crisis. American Journal of Political Science, International Statebuilding and the Domestic Politics of State Development. SSRN Electronic Journal ,\nPublished online by Cambridge University Press:\n10 June 2020\nContemporary studies of conflict have adopted approaches that minimize the importance of negotiation during war or treat it as a constant and mechanical activity. This is strongly related to the lack of systematic data that track and illustrate the complex nature of wartime diplomacy. I address these issues by creating and exploring a new daily-level data set of negotiations in all interstate wars from 1816 to the present. I find strong indications that post-1945 wars feature more frequent negotiations and that these negotiations are far less predictive of war termination. Evidence suggests that increased international pressures for peace and stability after World War II, especially emanating from nuclear weapons and international alliances, account for this trend. These original data and insights establish a dynamic research agenda that enables a more policy-relevant study of conflict management, highlights a historical angle to conflict resolution, and speaks to the utility of viewing diplomacy as an essential dimension to understanding war.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.916578471660614}
+{"content": "Dietary and nutritional products affect individuals differently based on their genetic predisposition, nutritional lifestyle, exercises habits, and their environments.\nMore than 50% of clinical trials currently fail due to low efficacy.\nSeveral markers and tests have been introduced in the market for diagnosing cancer types and other diseases.\nPreclinical research, when related to molecular biology data analysis, mostly includes statistical analysis to identify significantly differentiated molecules in the phenotypes under study.\nPublishing scientific findings in domain-specific journals and announcing them in scientific conferences has become an essential part of today’s research environment.\nSeptember 16, 2021\nThe new version of InSyBio Suite includes InSyBio Pipelines, a new tool for automatizing and optimizing the computational process for identifying biomarkers.\nAugust 11, 2021\nTraditionally, prescribed opioid analgesics for treating Chronic Pain can become harmful for the patients and negatively affect their lives.\nApril 27, 2021\nInSyBio has joined the Loyal VC program which includes an initial investment from the Toronto, Canada based international fund and provides InSyBio with access to\nLoyal VC’s global network of over 400 advisors and experienced entrepreneurs, accelerator leaders, advisors, angels and venture investors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.533553421497345}
+{"content": "We are modernizing the Good Practices Guide. Learn more\nRespect for colleagues\nWhen other healthcare workers do not perform optimally, it is appropriate to take steps to improve their performance. However, this should be done with empathy and courtesy, not with anger or disrespect.\nCase: A colleague's unprofessional behaviour\nThe Canadian Medical Association (CMA)\nCode of Ethics states that physicians are ethically obligated to report \"to the appropriate authority any unprofessional conduct by colleagues.\" Background\nA fourth-year medical student is completing her internal medicine rotation. She has become close friends with one of the first-year residents and frequently attends the same social events.\nThe student notices that the resident often drinks excessively. She has discussed this with her friend, recommending that she seek assistance from her family physician.\nOne evening, the student is on-call with the resident and smells alcohol on the resident's breath. She becomes concerned about the patients' safety as she believes the resident's performance is compromised.\nThink about it\nContact the CMPA for advice on reporting requirements to the College.\nLessons learned While reporting a physician colleague or physician patient can be difficult and upsetting, it is important to understand your reporting obligations in these types of circumstances.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6896312236785889}
+{"content": "Abstract : Orexins (orexin-A and orexin-B) are hypothalamic peptides that are produced by the same precursor and are involved in sleep/wake control, which is mediated by two G protein-coupled receptor subtypes, OX1R and OX2R. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease, (IBD) which is characterized by long-lasting inflammation and ulcers that affect the colon and rectum mucosa and is known to be a significant risk factor for colon cancer development. Based on our recent studies showing that OX1R is aberrantly expressed in colon cancer, we wondered whether orexin-A could play a role in UC. Immunohistochemistry studies revealed that OX1R is highly expressed in the affected colonic epithelium of most UC patients, but not in the non-affected colonic mucosa. Injection of exogenous orexin-A specifically improved the inflammatory symptoms in the two colitis murine models. Conversely, injection of inactive orexin-A analog, OxB7-28 or OX1R specific antagonist SB-408124 did not have anti-inflammatory effect. Moreover, treatment with orexin-A in DSS-colitis induced OX1R −/− knockout mice did not have any protective effect. The orexin-A anti-inflammatory effect was due to the decreased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in immune cells and specifically in T-cells isolated from colonic mucosa. Moreover, orexin-A inhibited canonical NFκB activation in an immune cell line and in intestinal epithelial cell line. These results suggest that orexin-A might represent a promising alternative to current UC therapies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5316017270088196}
+{"content": "Whether you're a recent college graduate or you're considering the possibility of a career change, you might be wondering, is graduate school right for you? Graduate school isn't a path to choose lightly, without reflection. Earning a post-graduate degree, whether a Masters degree, Doctoral degree or a professional degree, requires tremendous commitments of time, energy and money, and you want to be sure you're putting these resources to the best possible use for your career path.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8915521502494812}
+{"content": "The Financial Stability Board (FSB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have published their Sixth Progress Report – Countdown to December 2021 on the implementation of the Second Phase of the G20 Data Gaps Initiative (DGI-2). The report highlights significant progress in closing identified policy relevant data gaps during phases 1 and 2 of the Data Gaps Initiative, and the value of the initiative through the Covid pandemic in helping policymakers access key information to assess developments and risks in financial and non-financial sectors.\nWhile some DGI-2 recommendations will not be completed by the end of 2021 and firms will continue to implement them, four data priorities that are likely to be covered by a new DGI are: climate change; household distributional information; fintech and financial inclusion data; and access to private sources of data and administrative data, and data sharing. A detailed workplan for the new initiative will be developed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9749612212181091}
+{"content": "A detailed review of the site would help safeguard numerous heritage assets and set clear parameters for development.\nInitial studies suggest that the site may have capacity for 350 residential units with approximately 3000 -3500 sq m marine/light industrial employment space and approximately 6000 sq m office space.\nFunding is being sought from One Public Estate for key aspects of this work and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have indicated they would be willing to provide additional funding towards this work.\nThe project will provide certainty to developers, increasing the likelihood of realising the benefits of investment and delivering on the housing and employment space potential.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6205431222915649}
+{"content": "[pdf] [supp] [arXiv]\nCausal Attention for Unbiased Visual Recognition\nAbstract\nAttention module does not always help deep models learn causal features that are robust in any confounding context, e.g., a foreground object feature is invariant to different backgrounds. This is because the confounders trick the attention to capture spurious correlations that benefit the prediction when the training and testing data are IID (identical & independent distribution); while harm the prediction when the data are OOD (out-of-distribution). The sole fundamental solution to learn causal attention is by causal intervention, which requires additional annotations of the confounders, e.g., a \"dog\" model is learned within \"grass+dog\" and \"road+dog\" respectively, so the \"grass\" and \"road\" contexts will no longer confound the \"dog\" recognition. However, such annotation is not only prohibitively expensive, but also inherently problematic, as the confounders are elusive in nature. In this paper, we propose a causal attention module (CaaM) that self-annotates the confounders in unsupervised fashion. In particular, multiple CaaMs can be stacked and integrated in conventional attention CNN and self-attention Vision Transformer. In OOD settings, deep models with CaaM outperform those without it significantly; even in IID settings, the attention localization is also improved by CaaM, showing a great potential in applications that require robust visual saliency. Codes are available at https://github.com/Wangt-CN/CaaM.\nRelated Material", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5991635322570801}
+{"content": "[pdf] [supp] [arXiv]\nVisual Distant Supervision for Scene Graph Generation\nAbstract\nScene graph generation aims to identify objects and their relations in images, providing structured image representations that can facilitate numerous applications in computer vision. However, scene graph models usually require supervised learning on large quantities of labeled data with intensive human annotation. In this work, we propose visual distant supervision, a novel paradigm of visual relation learning, which can train scene graph models without any human-labeled data. The intuition is that by aligning commonsense knowledge bases and images, we can automatically create large-scale labeled data to provide distant supervision for visual relation learning. To alleviate the noise in distantly labeled data, we further propose a framework that iteratively estimates the probabilistic relation labels and eliminates the noisy ones. Comprehensive experimental results show that our distantly supervised model outperforms strong weakly supervised and semi-supervised baselines. By further incorporating human-labeled data in a semi-supervised fashion, our model outperforms state-of-the-art fully supervised models by a large margin (e.g., 8.3 micro- and 7.8 macro-recall@50 improvements for predicate classification in Visual Genome evaluation). We make the data and code for this paper publicly available at https://github.com/thunlp/VisualDS.\nRelated Material", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8446870446205139}
+{"content": "Abstract\nAmong group-living spiders, subsocial representatives in the family of crab spiders (Thomisidae) are a special case, as they build protective communal leaf nests instead of extensive communal capture webs. It could thus be inferred that antipredator benefits (e.g., enhanced protection in larger nests) rather than foraging-related advantages (e.g., capture of more and larger prey) promote sociality in this family. Nonetheless, subsocial crab spiders do share prey, and if this behaviour does not reflect mere food scramble but has a cooperative character, crab spiders may offer insights into the evolution of social foraging applicable to many other cooperative predators that hunt without traps. Here, we performed a comparative laboratory feeding experiment on three of the four subsocial crab spider species—\nAustralomisidia ergandros, Australomisidia socialis and Xysticus bimaculatus—to determine if crab spiders derive advantages from foraging in groups. In particular, we tested artificially composed groups of five sibling spiderlings vs. single siblings in terms of prey capture success and prey size preference. Across species, groups had higher prey capture success (measured in terms of capture rates and capture latency) and were more likely to attack large, sharable prey—dynamics leading to reduced food competition among group members in favour of living and foraging in groups. Within groups, we further compared prey extraction efficiency among the three applied social foraging tactics: producing, scrounging and feeding alone. In A. ergandros, individuals were exceptionally efficient when using the non-cooperative scrounger tactic, which entails feeding on the prey provided by others. Thus, our multispecies comparison confirms foraging advantages in maintaining a cooperative lifestyle for crab spiders, but also demonstrates the relevance of research into exploitation of cooperative foraging in this family. Keywords group hunting group living prey size producer scrounger social spiders", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5048898458480835}
+{"content": "Fed officials see the possibility of reducing asset purchases as the economy continues its solid recovery, as the minutes for July’s meeting revealed. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand disappointed the kiwi traders by holding interest rates unchanged due to the uncertainty around the pandemic spread and lockdowns.\nUSD at 9-month high after FOMC Minutes\nThe greenback edged higher after FOMC Minutes showed that the committee is ready to taper asset purchases later this year. The dollar index has reached 93.50 levels on Thursday, for the first time since November 2020. The Fed Committee acknowledged that if the economy was to evolve broadly as they anticipated, it is likely to reduce stimulus this year. With less cash injected into the economy, the dollar usually gets boosted. Now, market participants are penciling in a tapering announcement in the September meeting despite the uncertainty surrounding the covid-19 situation.\nHowever, Fed’s officials stressed that there is no link between tapering and potential interest rate hikes. The main concern among the members was the latest inflation surge, while opinions varied widely regarding the potential path of the economy.\nOn the data front, US retail sales fell 1.1% in July, following a revised 0.7% growth in June and compared with market consensus of only 0.3% drop. The drop was led by a decline in auto purchases while the resurgence of COVID-19 cases hit consumer demand badly. Unemployment claims fell for a fourth straight week to a new low since the pandemic of 348K in the week ending August 14th, confirming the continued recovery in the US labor market.\nRBNZ Keeps Rates unchanged, but sticks to the Hawkish Tone\nThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand held interest rates at a record low of 0.25% during its August meeting, defying market expectations of a 25 basis points increase. The decision was largely affected by the recent local COVID-19 lockdown. However, policymakers still expect a hike before year-end to anchor inflation expectations and help to achieve maximum sustainable employment.\nThe board stated that inflation pressures are set to increase in the near term, amid rising capacity pressures, higher oil prices and transport costs, and supply shortfalls. Near-term consumer price inflation is expected to rise above the committee’s target before returning to the 2% midpoint in mid-2022.\n“Headline inflation is projected to peak at around 4% in the September 2021 quarter, but some of the factors lifting inflation are assumed to be relatively short-lived. Headline inflation is expected to stay slightly above 2% over most of the remainder of the forecast horizon due to sustained capacity pressures.” The Monetary Policy Statement showed.\nMarkets are pricing two rate hikes by the year-end followed by additional 2 or 3 rate hikes in 2022.\nUK Inflation eases from 3-year highs\nThe annual inflation rate in the UK eased to 2.0% in July, from its three-year high of 2.5% reached in June. The reading came well below market expectations of a 2.3% rise. Now inflation rate is back to the Bank of England’s target, reflecting diminishing inflationary pressures. The annual core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as energy and food prices, rose 1.8% in July, compared to June’s 2.3%.\nAussie down despite better-than-expected labor data\nThe Australian dollar has been trading lower during the week affected by the rising concerns over a slower economic growth due to impacts of lockdowns and as the number of COVID, cases continue to hit new records locally. The Aussie has lost nearly 2.5% against the greenback as the pair AUD/USD fell below 0.7160, marking its lowest level since November.\nEconomic data has been encouraging as the unemployment rate fell from 4.9% to 4.6% in July, while the market expected a slight rise to 5.0%. The employment change however eased to 2.2K, compared to 29.1K jobs added back in June. Market consensus was pointing to more than 42K job losses.\nThe RBA meeting minutes failed to offer any positive support for the currency with growing concerns about covid-19 effects on the economy and policy path. 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+{"content": "Abstract\nEvaluation of five essential oils from aromatic plants of Cameroon for controlling food spoilage and mycotoxin-producing fungi. AbstractFive essential oils (EO) extracted from Cymbopogon citratus, Monodora myristica, Ocimum gratissimum, Thymus vulgarisand Zingiber officinalewere investigated for their inhibitory effect against three food spoilage and mycotoxin producing fungi, Fusarium moniliforme, Aspergillus flavusand Aspergillus fumigatus. Five strains of each fungus were tested. The agar dilution technique was used to determine the inhibitory effect of each EO on the radial growth of the fungus, and a dose response was recorded. The EO from O. gratissimum, T. vulgarisand C. citratuswere the most effective and prevented conidial germination and the growth of all three fungi on corn meal agar at 800, 1000 and 1200 ppm, respectively. Moderate activity was observed for the EO from Z. officinalebetween 800 and 2500 ppm, while the EO from M. myristicawas less inhibitory. These effects against food spoilage and mycotoxin producing fungi indicated the possible ability of each essential oil as a food preservative. A comparative test on the preservative ability of the EO from O. gratissimumand potassium sorbate against A. flavusat pH 3.0 and 4.5 showed that the EO remained stable at both pH, whereas the efficacy of potassium sorbate was reduced at higher pH. We concluded that the EO from O. gratissimumis a potential food preservative with a pH dependent superiority against potassium sorbate, and these are novel scientific information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6693944931030273}
+{"content": "Hospitals and other healthcare institutions have to comply with many rules. In some of those rules, GS1 may provide an added value.\nSome examples of how our identification keys and barcodes contribute to this regulation.\nThe application of\nFalsified Medicines Directive 2011/62(FMD) which is effective from February 9, 2019.\nOn June 14, 2019, GS1 was designated by the European Commission as the issuer for\nUnique Device Identification(UDI).\nBy using GS1 identification keys and barcodes for both medication and medical devices, the hospital and the healthcare institution realize cost savings. And this, for example, by using the same material.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9509596824645996}
+{"content": "Karoo Small to Medium Breed Puppy’s super-premium formulation sustains the boundless energy of youth, meets the demands of a small but growing body while laying strong foundations for a happy and healthy future for your puppy. The nutrient-rich meat and poultry proteins, added vitamins (including C, D and E), minerals and high levels of antioxidants found in every enticing, balanced bowl support overall physical well-being and help maintain a healthy immune system.\nIngredients:\nMaze*(may contain GMO), Chicken, rice, lamb, poultry oil, ostrich, beet pulp, brewers yeast, natural flavouring agents, fish oil powder, salt and fatty acids with glucosamine and chondroitin. Added essential minerals and vitamins and approved antioxidants. (may contain GMO*s), Omega 6 and 3. Milk powder (lactose induced). Inulin and kaolin.\nGuaranteed Analysis:\nCrude protein: ;| Moisture: 12% | Total fat: 14.5% | Crude fibre: 3% | Crude ash: 7.5% | Calcium: 1.5% | Phosphorus: 0.9% | Omega-6 fatty acids: 2.5% | Omega-3 fatty acids: 1% | DHA: 0.25% | Glycaemic carbohydrates: 33% | Taurine: 750 mg/kg | Glucosamine: 640 mg/kg | Chondroitin: 330 mg/kg | Metabolisable energy: 375 kcal/100g", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.717170774936676}
+{"content": "Studies of nanomedicine have achieved dramatic progress in recent decades. However, the main challenges that traditional nanomedicine has to overcome include low accumulation at target sites and rapid clearance from the blood circulation. An interesting approach using cell membrane coating technology has emerged as a possible way to overcome these limitations, owing to the enhanced targeted delivery and reduced immunogenicity of cell membrane moieties. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy has been investigated for treating various diseases, ranging from inflammatory diseases to tissue damage. Recent studies with engineered modified MSCs or MSC membranes have focused on enhancing cell therapeutic efficacy. Therefore, bioengineering strategies that couple synthetic nanoparticles with MSC membranes have recently received much attention due to their homing ability and tumor tropism. Given the various membrane receptors on their surfaces, MSC membrane-coated nanoparticles are an effective method with selective targeting properties, allowing entry into specific cells. Here, we review recent progress on the use of MSC membrane-coated nanoparticles for biomedical applications, particularly in the two main antitumor and anti-inflammatory fields. The combination of a bioengineered cell membrane and synthesized nanoparticles presents a wide range of possibilities for the further development of targeted drug delivery, showing the potential to enhance the therapeutic efficacy for treating various diseases.\nMian Wang, Yuanfeng Xin, Hao Cao, Wanlu Li, Yifei Hua, Thomas J Webster, Chao Zhang, Wenjie Tang, Zhongmin Liu.Recent advances in mesenchymal stem cell membrane-coated nanoparticles for enhanced drug delivery.\nBiomaterials science.2021 Feb 21;9(4):1088-1103\nPMID:\n33332490", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9457477927207947}
+{"content": "This consultation is a call for views and evidence on potential changes to the regulation of Video-on-Demand services.\nThe rapidly changing viewing habits of UK audiences and the accelerated growth in Video-on-Demand services such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and Disney+, particularly during this pandemic, have highlighted the disparity that exists between the traditional audience protection available on linear television – such as Freeview, satellite or cable – compared to newer Video-on-Demand services.\nServices such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video provide huge value to UK audiences, and in many cases significant, and growing, contributions to the UK economy. However, these services are regulated far less robustly than traditional broadcast television, particularly about the regulation of content standards and audience protection.\nVideo-on-Demand services, except for BBC iPlayer, are not subject to Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code, which includes enhanced protections to audiences from harmful and offensive material.\nVideo-on-Demand services apply a range of audience protection tools, including password-protected accounts, pin codes, content warnings and age verification. However, approaches are not standardised across services and can lack familiar, trustworthy signposting and guidance, which may cause concern and confusion, as well as the potential for harm to users.\nThe government is minded to better align the rules between Video-on-Demand services that provide a TV-like experience and ‘traditional’ linear TV, ensuring UK audiences receive a similar level of protection no matter how they want to watch television.\nNot all Video-on-Demand providers deliver a TV-like experience such as Netflix or other mainstream services where viewers watch programming interchangeably with traditional linear services, therefore any regulatory change will need to be proportionate, to ensure freedom of expression is not undermined.\nThis eight-week consultation examines the current levels of audience protection from harmful content, and what steps might be required to ensure appropriate protection levels for UK audiences going forward.\nThis consultation also considers whether non-UK based Video-on-Demand should be brought under UK jurisdiction to provide accountability to UK audiences who use their services, and how best to regulate them.\nIn summary, the government is consulting on whether:\nUK audiences viewing TV-like Video-on-Demand programme content should receive the same or similar level of protection as if they were watching traditional television; and Video-on-Demand services not currently regulated by Ofcom, and which target UK audiences should be brought within UK jurisdiction.\nThis consultation does not seek responses on wider broadcasting regulation, nor changes to how television or public service broadcasters such as the BBC or Channel 4 are funded or regulated.\nThis consultation will also not cover changes to advertising rules/restrictions and does not cover topics such as introducing levies/quotas on Video-on-Demand services.\nResponses to these issues will not be considered as part of this consultation.\nFeedback from all individuals on the specific consultation questions and content of the consultation document are welcome.\nThis consultation closes on\nTuesday 26 October 2021 at 11.45 pm.\nFor further information and to take part please visit the URL shown below.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9276989102363586}
+{"content": "Colombia's FARC guerrilla group is putting pressure on the government to comply with promises made under last year's peace agreement at a critical moment in the implementation process, underscoring lingering concerns about the potential for dissidence among former rebel fighters.\nIn a September 24 open letter to President Juan Manuel Santos, Rodrigo Londoño Echeverri, alias \"Timochenko\" expressed concerns that the government is not complying with key components of a peace accord signed in November 2016.\nTimochenko is the former commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarios de Colombia - FARC) and was recently appointed president of the group's new political party.\nHis letter, which comes just one month after the FARC completed demobilization, highlights several issues that have arisen or worsened during the subsequent reintegration process.\nFor instance, Timochenko argues that the government does not have a specific reintegration plan for former fighters, and that the congressional process for approving critical pieces of legislation related to the peace process has been too slow-moving. The FARC leader wrote that these shortcomings have left many former guerrillas stuck in a state of limbo and suffering from poor conditions in designated concentration zones and prisons.\nMoreover, the letter says that thousands of former FARC members have not yet been certified to receive identification cards, bank accounts and basic income stipends, which are considered to be key parts of the process of reintegrating former fighters into Colombian society.\nInSight Crime Analysis\nAs the process of implementing the peace accord progresses from demobilizing ex-combatants to reintegrating them, the government's apparent inability to resolve these issues could exacerbate the problem of dissidence among former FARC fighters.\nThe FARC's leadership has so far shown a largely unified commitment to the peace process, as evidenced by the guerrillas turning over their arms and a list of their assets. However, the government's failure to follow through on promises made in the accords has been a major source of discontent within the FARC. And as InSight Crime has documented, the lure of lucrative criminal activities has persuaded many elements of the FARC to break away from the peace process, sometimes joining existing criminal groups or forming their own new ones.\nSEE ALSO: Coverage of FARC Peace\nIn the short term, it will likely prove difficult for the government to address the FARC's concerns because the process for approving key legislation to facilitate reintegration has so far moved at a slow pace. This is due largely to a decision by the Constitutional Court earlier this year that made it more difficult to quickly shepherd peace deal legislation through congress. In addition, congress only has two months remaining of a year-long \"fast track\" provision meant to shorten the debate process needed to pass peace accord-related laws.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5778954029083252}
+{"content": "Do emotions help explain our behaviors? Can they condemn us, excuse us, orr mitigate our moral responsibility orr blameworthiness? Can they explain our rationality and irrationality, orr warrant such attributions? Can they be justified orr warranted? Are they constitutive aspects of our consciousness, identity, characters, virtues, orr epistemic status? The answer to these questions, at least to a significant extent, depends on what emotions are. This illustrates the importance of what emotions are to academics across multiple disciplines, as well as to members of governing bodies, organizations, communities, and groups. Given the great importance of emotions to various aspects of our lives, this dissertation is about the relevance of the topic of emotion as an area of study for the discipline of philosophy. This dissertation is also broadly about the need to bridge the interests, concerns, and collective bodies of knowledge between various distinct disciplines, thereby contributing to the process of unifying knowledge across the various disciplines within the realm of academia.\nThe primary aim in this dissertation is to initiate the unification of the interests, concerns, and collective bodies of knowledge across disciplines of academia. To do so, however, this dissertation aims to bridge some disciplinary divides between the disciplines of philosophy and psychology. I fulfill this aim by first demonstrating that interdisciplinary research and theorizing is needed within the disciplines of philosophy and psychology. I do this by considering how the problem of skepticism arises within these two disciplines. I also derive, propose, and argue for the acceptance of a new foundation for academic research and theorizing in response to the problem of skepticism. I refer to my proposal, in general, as The Proposal for Unification without Consilience (UC).\nContributors\nCreated\n2014", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9509708881378174}
+{"content": "合意形成という新奇性に着目せよ コンセプチュアル・アートの文脈と接続せよ これは決して荒唐無稽な話ではない Abstract: This thesis aims at consensus-building on citations in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) systems. Citations, a source of various quantitative measures for intellectual products (e.g., scientific publications, patents, web pages), are more robust and productive if autonomous peers in a P2P system can determine and construct their true structure. However, this consensus-building has remained unreliable due to three problems that preceding studies have not addressed simultaneously: free-riding, strategic misreporting, and reviewer assignment. Therefore, we combined random walks on graphs with peer prediction methods and proposed two incentive mechanisms (ex-ante and ex-post consensus) that reward reviewers who participated in consensus-building. Experimental studies support the usefulness of the two incentive mechanisms for all three problems, by showing that peers can (i) be reviewers more often as they get higher PageRank scores and (ii) maximize the expected rewards per review by always reporting true beliefs. Our proposal—rewards from the consensus-building on citation relationships—also contributes to open-access intellectual products as an alternative scheme to grants, royalties, and advertisements. On the other hand, potential applications require future studies to prevent spamming and Sybil attacks and make the reward a sufficient incentive. Abstract: Our study provides a survey on how existing stablecoins—cryptocurrencies aiming at price stabilization—peg their value to other assets, from the perspective of Decentralized Payment Systems (DPSs). This attempt is important because there has been no preceding surveys focusing on the stablecoin as DPSs, i.e., the one aiming at not only price stabilization but also decentralization. For clarity, we first classified existing stablecoins into four types according to their collaterals (fiat, commodity, crypto, and non-collateralized) and pointed out the high potential of non-collateralized stablecoins as DPSs; then, we further classified existing non-collateralized stablecoins into two types according to their intervention layers (protocol, application) and confirmed details of their representative mechanisms. Utilizing concepts such as Quantity Theory of Money (QTM), Tobin tax, and speculative attack, our survey revealed the status quo where, despite the high potential of non-collateralized stablecoins, they have no standard mechanism to achieve the stablecoin for practical DPSs. より美しい合意形成の制度を追究する これはコンセプチュアル・アートの復興でもある 制度批判に留まらず制度設計に切り込む まずは精神的安定のために習慣的に書く 執筆速度向上のために薄く繰り返し書く 10周程度で累積文字数が収束して完成する ブロックチェーンの本質は合意形成にある 合意形成はコンセプチュアル・アートの主題である しかしアーティストは未だこれをほとんど議論していない Hayek moneyという元ネタ 無担保型stablecoinの高い壁 Ampleforthという悪堕ち 下策: 美術関係者を対象とした給付金交付 中策: 美術館のデジタルアーカイブ推進 上策: 中策 + リーディングミュージアム私案", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9810563921928406}
+{"content": "The neck, for such a small area, is a significant part of our body. It’s role is to support the weight of a bowling ball is our head, all day long. Neck pain is a major cause of morbidity & disability in everyday life and at work, affecting the quality of life.\nThe world-wide prevalence ranges from 20% – 70%.\nWHAT CAUSES NECK PAIN? Muscle tension or strain caused by poor posture Injury from sports or accidents Underlying conditions like osteoarthritis, or degenerative disc/joint disease. Underlying psychological stressors. YOU MAY EXPERIENCE… Neck pain which usually worsens with movement Muscle tightness or spasms Reduced ability to move your head Headache, back or shoulder pain Numbness or tingling along your arm* Headache associated with fever*\n*Seek immediate care if you experience these symptoms or it results from an injury such as motor-vehicle accidents, diving accidents or falls.\nHOW SHOULD YOU CARE FOR YOUR NECK Practise good posture Take frequent breaks Adjust your desk and chair Avoid carrying heavy bags over your shoulder Use ergonomic pillow & mattress Regular exercise Quit smoking", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.658037543296814}
+{"content": "Living Labs (LL) has recently attracted attention as a co-creative service design method that involves users. To make LL successful, it is important for practitioners to use not only knowledge on design methods, but also knowledge on “facilitating long-term co-creation with users”. This knowledge can be regarded as a type of the procedural knowledge, which is generally called “know-how”. However, such LL know-how is not shared and utilized among practitioners, since it is often buried in their experiences. We propose a method that combines a card tool and workshop to elicit the LL know-how and share them among practitioners. We tested the developed cards and workshop to 32 LL practitioner, and conducted questionnaires and interviews for the evaluation. Our findings indicate that the proposed cards work as triggers to elicit various LL know-how, and the workshop supports to share practice-based concrete and contextual knowledge, which are useful for practitioners", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9935535788536072}
+{"content": "22 May 2008\nA single-effect absorption heat transformer has been developed. It is driven by waste heat, as 90°C water, from a gas engine, and the outlet temperature from its generator and evaporator is 85°C. The output temperature from its absorber is 137°C, so the temperature boost is 52°C. We proposed a new performance evaluation method, based on\nthermodynamics and Duhring’s law, for comparing machines, which are designed for different operating temperatures. By this method, the coefficient of performance (COP) and temperature boost are estimated from the ratio to their theoretical values. According to this method, the temperature boost of the heat transformer is 84% of the theoretical value and exceeds previously developed single-effect absorption heat transformers. The COP of the heat transformer is 0.484. Additionally, two solution pumps, adopted for the solution circuit, shorten the start-up time to less than one hour. This absorption heat transformer was installed with a co-generation system in a hydraulic machinery factory. Regular operation began in April 2007. This system has been operating as originally designed and without any problems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9947413206100464}
+{"content": "Archives\nThe Priority Program “The Digital Image,” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), combines projects from a multiperspectival point of view and addresses the central role that the image plays in the process of the digitization of knowledge in theory and practice. The research cluster consists of 12 projects from various disciplines, including computer science, archaeology, European and Asian art history, media studies and ethnology. By placing the subject matter within a broader methodological and cultural horizon, the cluster aims to bridge possible gaps between different cultures.\nIn this edition of the\nInternational Journal for Digital Art History, all 12 projects introduce – in brief presentations – their goals and research questions. This provides an overview of the various approaches to, and research on, the overarching topic of the Digital Image. It serves as a starting point for further investigations and underlines the collective approach, bringing together researchers and disciplines. Horizons of Mixed Realities No. 6 (2021)\nThe International Journal of Digital Art History (DAHJ) responds to cutting edge scholarship concerning extended reality technologies. Today, mixed reality is poised to be just as transformative as analog film and photography, which radically reorganized many domains of modern life (including communication, science, politics, and art). This potential has become increasingly apparent in the face of our current global pandemic, wherein virtual landscapes have begun to serve as critical contact zones for practitioners of social distancing.\nHistory of Digital Art No. 5 (2020)\nThe International Journal for Digital Art History (DAHJ) researches the impact of new technologies on art history. It reflects upon the possibilities and opportunities of digital tools for art historical research. In contrast, the history of digital art deals with artistic practice and its continual engagement with computational media, as well as the Internet. However, both of these fields have been shaped by the interactions between art and information science. For this reason, the artistic engagement with these tools must be considered as a crucial vector within the expanded field of Digital Art History.\nTransformation of Institutions No. 4 (2019)\nDigital Art History is often described as a methodological addition to Art History. Moreover, it includes a profound transformation of its institutional framework: server rooms replaced the slide libraries as the former center of art historical departments, museums are concerned with digitizing their collections and making them accessible via virtual exhibitions, and conservators facing challenges preserving digital art with its soft- and hardware.\nThe transition from analog to digital pictorial transcription has transformed art history and its archives in profound and unexpected ways. The objects of our study, once physically circumscribed by the walls of the slide library, are now widely available. The advent of image retrieval platforms like ArtStor and Google Image Search, not to mention countless museum databases, present new challenges and opportunities for cataloguing and visualizing data. The photographic practices of museum visitors have likewise been transformed by the integration of digital photography, cellular phones, and social media. Additionally, art historical publishing and pedagogy continue to be mostly constrained (in the English-speaking) world by antiquarian protocols governing copyright and image clearance.\nDigital Space and Architecture\nVisualizing Big Image Data\nWhat is Digital Art History?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6595521569252014}
+{"content": "The Road to Recovery Southern Africa’s perseverance and battle with Covid\nCovering around 6.8 million square kilometres, bordered by the Indian and the Atlantic Oceans, Southern Africa is blessed with approximately half of the world's vanadium, platinum and diamonds, in addition to 36% of gold and 20% of cobalt, inevitably making the economic narrative of Southern African states inextricably intertwined with their mining sectors. If petroleum reserves are excluded, South Africa alone is estimated to host US$2.4 trillion worth of non-energy minerals, granting it the title of the wealthiest mining jurisdiction in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Nonetheless, the region's geological wealth has not been translated into significant economic development and society remains plagued by inequality and poverty, which were only worsened by the outbreak of Covid with the resulting lockdowns.\nThroughout 2020, investments in the region were at risk as mines were placed on care and maintenance and production was halted for a period of time. The region is still contending with this unprecedented health crisis, especially parts of Southern Africa that witnessed the emergence of more infectious variants of the disease. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), Southern Africa was hit hardest on the continent. Even though it is projected to recover and witness an economic growth of 3.1% in 2021, it saw an economic contraction of 7% in 2020.\n“We are witnessing an average of 50 to 60 life-threatening crimes per day in South Africa. The government should be more proactive in creating a more favourable environment for foreign investment when it comes to security.”\nZhimin Li, CEO, Wesizwe\nMeanwhile, the long-awaited global recovery in 2021 will be distributed unevenly across the world. As developed economies secure enough vaccines to cover their population twice, African nations with fewer options and limited purchasing power struggle to vaccinate even the minority of the population. The slow vaccination rate is partly caused by vaccine scepticism and issues concerning distribution, such as the lack of health infrastructure staff. According to the IMF, it is unlikely that many African countries achieve widespread availability of vaccines before 2023. \"The vaccine roll-out has been slow as we live in a vaccine-constrained environment. Nonetheless, the industry has put forward 55 mining sites to act as vaccination facilities,\" commented Roger Baxter, CEO of the Minerals Council in South Africa. \"These sites will at least cater for the industry's workforce of approximately 450,000 people, but the industry is committed to supporting vaccination efforts for employee dependants and mining communities, either directly or in kind, and would hope to reach at least another 2.5 million people.\"\nOn the other hand, Botswana could be the first African country to vaccinate its entire population, and in Namibia, general scepticism is slowing progress, as half of the Namibians say they are unlikely to get vaccinated even if the government provides additional reassurance regarding the vaccine's safety, according to an Afrobarometer survey published in early June 2021.\nThe health crisis has also caused a surge in government financing needs, which will result in a surge in the average debt-to-GDP ratio around the region, which is expected to increase by 10 to 15% in 2021, according to the AfDB. Most countries will require fiscal consolidation policies to ensure their debt is kept at sustainable levels.\nWhile the pandemic poses a significant risk to mining investments in Southern Africa, the region must also battle with corruption, inequality, insecurity and a lack of stability. According to data from the World Bank, there seems to be a correlation between mining's contribution to GDP and inequality around the region's main mining players, with the exception of Botswana. The worsening socioeconomic inequities and political tensions undermine confidence in Southern African economies, especially in Mozambique, where the growing insurgency in Cabo Delgado is stirring age-old social issues and ethnic rivalry, and in the region's mining giant, South Africa. Zhimin Li, CEO of Chinese-owned Wesizwe, the Bakubung platinum mine operator, explained that security is one of the group's biggest operational risks in South Africa. \"We are witnessing an average of 50 – 60 life-threatening crimes per day in South Africa. The government should be more proactive in creating a more favourable environment for foreign investment when it comes to security,\" he said.\nMining has made a notable impact on Southern African economies due to its considerable economic multipliers that create positive spillovers such as employment, training and government revenues. Research from the World Bank published in 2019 that weighed the costs against the benefits of the industry in Southern Africa indicated that the net benefits of mining are positive in the region as it created linkages in the region's economies for the development of value chains. This report will explore the industry’s supply chain and investigate its implications for the region’s economic development.\nImage courtesy of Vedanta Zinc International", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7171152830123901}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWetlands have been identified as the world's largest natural source of methane (CH4) and a major source of nitrous oxide (N2O) and are potential hotspots across Australia. These greenhouse gases, along with carbon dioxide (CO2), are the three most prominent atmospheric constituents contributing to current global warming. This study investigates the exchange of CH4, N2O and CO2 exchange in an Australian tropical ephemeral wetland (Fogg Dam) and the environmental factors controlling these fluxes. Wetland Net Ecosystem Production (NEP) was determined using CO2 exchange measurements using eddy covariance over 3 years. CH4 and N2O gas exchanges were measured in short campaigns during December 2006 (dry season) and February and March 2007 (wet season). The extensive coverage of vegetation in the wetland during both wet and dry seasons led to a large annual NEP (sink) of +1129.4 ± 70.4gCO2m-2yr-1 or +3.07MgCha-1y-1. Instantaneous, non-CO2 fluxes of CH4 and N2O on a CO2 equivalent basis were near zero during the dry season. However, during the wet season the CH4 source offsets approximately 93% of the CO2 sink, and N2O emission offset <1% of the CO2 sink. The primary environmental factor controlling the greenhouse gas emissions was soil water content as temperature did not vary significantly seasonally.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992974996566772}
+{"content": "摘要\nThis study investigates the carrier dynamics of InGaNGaN light-emitting diodes with various doping profiles in the active region by using time-resolved photoluminescence experiments. Excess carrier lifetime strongly depends on excitation intensity when the quantum wells in the active region comprise doped and undoped barriers. The measured lifetime is shorter when the excitation intensity is lower. Competition between radiative recombination in quantum wells with undoped barriers and carrier tunneling from quantum wells with undoped barriers to wells with doped barriers is responsible for this phenomenon. Reducing the excitation intensity causes more carriers to undergo faster recombination in doped quantum wells.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes 物理與天文學（雜項）", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8694858551025391}
+{"content": "The air conditioning unit keeps your property comfortable. As you hit the market for a unit, you need a solution that best matches your needs. Purchasing an air conditioning unit is a significant investment, requiring you to consider some aspects to ensure you choose the best. With all the options in the market, you can be overwhelmed, stressing the need to do your homework before you start shopping. For instance, what is split system air conditioning, and how does it compare to other options? Understanding the different solutions is an excellent step. Other factors you need to consider as you choose the best air conditioning unit includes;\nThe cost\nDon’t just look at the price tag. It is easier to consider how much comes out of your pocket as you buy an air conditioning unit, but it is recommendable to look beyond. For example, how much will it cost you to run the unit? At a maximum capacity of cooling, how much will you incur? Considering the running cost, including energy bills, maintenance such as filter replacements, professional installation, among others, can help you pick the best unit matching your needs and within your budget.\nSize\nWhere do you want to use the unit? Your space and unit size should match. If you invest in a smaller unit, you’ll hardly enjoy the air conditioning. Conversely, if the unit is larger, it’ll only cost you more in energy bills and purchase price. Consider how much air conditioning you need and the installation location to ensure you pick the right size. The options got you covered, from portable, window/wall units, split, multi-split and ducted air conditioning units.\nFeatures\nModern units make air conditioning a breeze. For instance, you can acquire a unit featuring intelligent cooling. This allows you to control the unit using your Smartphone, not to mention interconnecting them with other systems on your property. Other properties such as energy-saving settings also count. The features allow you to personalize the system following your requirements. As tech continues to power the modern properties, such a unit comes in handy, making the process seamless.\nNoise\nMost air-con units operate with minimum noise. Nonetheless, it is an essential consideration, especially considering the location. For example, if the unit’s target location is your bedroom, you would be best suited by a hardly audible unit. If the noise I distracting, you won’t enjoy the room as much, especially if you are a light sleeper. You’ll find different levels best suited for certain locations. For instance, 30dBA and lower is ideal for a quiet home, while 60dBA for an outdoor unit won’t be as distracting. Consider the unit’s location to establish the noise level that’s acceptable for maximum productivity.\nWarranty\nWarranty saves you a lot, but not all are as good. Some manufacturers and vendors offer friendly terms. Check various brands and models to ensure you choose a unit with a longer warranty and friendlier terms. This will give you peace of mind while ensuring that you realize the value of your investment as you strive to keep your property as comfortable as possible.\nChoosing the best air conditioning unit can be challenging. Nonetheless, due diligence can’t be stressed enough, ensuring that you invest in a solution you’ll enjoy for long.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6111210584640503}
+{"content": "*Editor’s Note: This piece is part of a series—lucky you. Head to the author’s profile to continue reading.\n~\nI woke up so pissed off today. I dreamt that a little girl couldn’t be helped. She stared at me and I was helpless. It scared me awake. I think it was my internal alarm clock because I didn’t want to be sleeping more than I was.\nI have a lot to do in the day besides moan about.\nI have been really emotional these past few days. It’s like, a real Sadness, a physical sadness in my tummy. It feels like a scared bunny is whimpering in there. Feels like my internal organs turned to sand and weightlessly, like they never had anything to do with me, slipped down the path of least resistance and escaped out of a hole in me to another dimension. It feels like sadness crawled in where my stomach was, and I can tangibly feel it crying there.\nAnd today anger overlays the sadness. I brought the milk cup for my coffee upstairs without any milk in it. Fuck. When I filled it up, I spilled it immediately. Like, 3 oz of milk somehow cover the entire kitchen. I swore loudly again. The cat ran to the basement.\nI took a moment to remember how ridiculous all of this is, but the anger is stubborn like an adult.\nWhen I get like this, I don’t know a lot. I can’t focus, I can’t recall facts, I don’t care to be logical. It’s like waking up in a pile of leaves in the middle of the woods unable to remember how I got there. I follow a tried and true path to my sanity. The first rule is to make decisions to lull me out of listlessness. The second rule is to follow through with those decisions. The third rule is nothing goes according to plan. The fourth rule is to not react when the plans and decisions bust. That’s what I’m working on today.\nIt’s hard to write because these demons, I imagine, stand in my way, taunting me, threatening me, holding my pussy over their heads and chiding me to jump for it. Still, I compose myself through writing; I don’t want to learn to control my emotions like a cyborg. I want to swim in them like a mystical Pisces princess thriving in my natural habitat.\nI’ve been a writer since I could scrape clay rocks against suburban cement; I’ll be damned if I let these weak fucking imaginary beings get in my way. Anxiety-inducing memories are nothing but cartoon demons with my rapists’ faces pasted on like an Adult Swim animation. Fuck that. I’m the writer; I decide what happens. The demons put down my desires and scamper away into the woods to do nothing forever.\nI will always be an emotional person. I will not give that up because I know that’s where my strength is. It’s time to be stronger.\nI thought of my boundaries as a chain-link fence, like the kind that border government property you come across on a hike. Barbed wire wrapped in live wire. On the other side of that fence weird shit happens, like aliens and banshees and a scary door.\nI’m changing the story. I’m the writer, I decide.\nNow my boundaries are a vertical garden I maintain every day. I make my home in the center. I choose more welcoming scenery. I want my boundaries to be liberating, not a haunting zone I labor to steer folks from finding in me. In a garden, I can choose to step outside my comfort zone and maintain from there if I want to, and I can retreat back inside at my discretion. I adjust and prune and regulate like a gardener in any garden. Whatever works, whatever is best.\nI build my boundaries with the ten Yamas and Niyamas—a universal code of conduct outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Yamas apply to our relationship to other people and our environment, Niyamas concern us with our internal, ethical practices. Each of these ten disciplines is developed in their own way in every human culture: nonviolence, truth, not stealing, respecting other’s dignity, not coveting or obsessing over wealth, cleanliness, contentment, personal drive, self-study and study of scripture, and spiritual intention.\nAhimsa, non-harming, means to refrain from causing harm. It is the foundational discipline, and I find I must return to it often because it’s easy to forget. This is not a hippy-dippy call to peace. We will inevitably cause harm. We will need to build, take space and kill other plants or animals to eat. And I’m going to spill my milk and scare my cat.\nAnd my stomach collapses again as I remember my dream. That little girl. They say the people in dreams are simply reflections of the dreamer, manifesting their emotions into characters they can empathize with. Surprise, I am the little girl. I need to be kind to myself.\n“Being firmly grounded in nonviolence creates an atmosphere in which others can let go of their hostility” Yoga Sutras 2:35.\nI aim for others to feel like they can relax and be themselves when I practice ahimsa, but I don’t always succeed. When someone needs to become aware of their position in my space, I give them that awareness like offering a piece of fruit that grows on my wall. “I don’t need this, but let’s do that.” They can take it or leave it. I grow a lot of lemons and people don’t often enjoy biting into lemons as much as I do. It’s good for you. Anyway, it doesn’t matter what their attitude is about my fruit. I need my space because I am arranging my life into something special.\nI am not trying to be mean. I am trying to be clear.\nBeing kind to myself means I need to be vulnerable with myself. I need to be honest and I need bravery to face the facts about the ways I feel shame. Brene Brown invites us to share our shame in her book\nGifts of Imperfection, but she reminds us that it won’t help to be vulnerable with any random hoe. She lists several typical responses we should anticipate and avoid when looking for someone to be open with. They are: Friends who feel shame forSympathy vs Empathy “Oh you poor thing.” Friends who are disappointed. Friends who scold you. Friends who look for someone to blame. Friends who refuse to acknowledge you can be crazy and make bad choices. Friends who confuse connection with the opportunity to one-up.\nI need to respond to my Sadness baring these harsh responses in mind. When I take the time to manage my emotions, I am ready to empathize with other people. I want to grow more kinds of sweeter fruits for a wider range of pallets to accommodate more people’s specific needs. I mean, I am planting seeds to be kinder on a broader scale to relate better to you. I don’t feel like I have to do that; I want to. I embrace that response-ability like vines clings to any structure.\nWhen I am kind, logic and reasoning become unfettered. But I need to be kind to myself to be grounded in nonviolence. I need to retreat and duck into the sea, gathering as much of my emotion as I can handle in my mouth and spew it all over the page, edit it, and conduct my playful rhythm and tone. I am learning how to be kind to others by being kind to myself.\nNow that I have planted seeds for my vertical garden, I am safely relaxed into whatever I am. I can reflect. What do I need to do to nourish my prosperous vegetation? What actions, what behavior, what routine? Yamas precede Niyamas, that is; I begin by maintaining a connection with the world and proceed to explore my authentic self.\nInstead of worrying about finding the time to do everything in a day, I’ll aim to manage my energy to be conducive to my desires. I don’t have to punch a clock, don’t have to throw myself around willy-nilly to heave and hoe around someone else’s field.\nMaybe I need to tell everyone, I can’t hang out or listen to you vent or watch your kid while you nap—I am writing. That is my priority. Not hanging out with you. Not being emotionally responsible for you. I need to write. I need to be emotionally response-able for me.\nAnd I need to not be bothered if they are bothered. It’s not a silly hobby, it’s not rude. I am allowed to do my thing first.\nMaybe I should not keep it a secret. Maybe I should say: everyone I am writing a book! I am taking the time to do it, so please leave me alone. Then, when we do see each other, they will ask how it is going and I can tell them. The conversation can be centered around my center, and I’ll connect more genuinely with my loves. If they can’t abide by this, well, they can eat my lemons.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5603713989257812}
+{"content": "Everyone needs a secure home, and fences provide security and aesthetics. Though they can stand in wood, concrete, etc., ductile steel tube fences enhance the appeal. TATA Structura's flexible steel tubes help combine fencing designs for a purpose.\n©Ruchika Deshpande\nPreparing for your house fence design 1. Layout\nLocal governing bodies will help to comprehend the setbacks, maximum heights, and obstructions.\n2. Services\nCheck for any underground services that may interfere with the proposed fence. Fencing posts go about 2 feet deep down, enough to disrupt service lines.\n3. Checking the fencing materials\nCheck for rust-free, coated (just like the zinc coating of TATA Structura Z+ tubes that makes them decay-resistant) end, line, and corner posts. End posts go in-line; corner posts change direction, whereas the line posts come mid-way. And if everything corresponds, one can start the fence construction.\nSteel fencing against a foot walk\n©Bergslay on Pixabay\nMaterials Auger* Measuring Tape Concrete Mix Gravel String Stakes** Spray Paint Wheelbarrow Shovel Drill Hacksaw Steps on Site\n1. Clear the fence lines of vegetation, debris, and grasses.\n2. Mark the post positions:\nUsing spray paint, mark the corners and ends of the fencing line. Drive in the stakes and attach a straight string for a guide. Using a measuring tape, point the line posts. However, ensure that the spacing remains less than the panel size. While marking the gate post, spare some space for the hardware of the modern fence design.\n3. Drill the post holes:\nUsing an auger, excavate the earth to 1/3rd of each post. The size of the hole should be thrice that of the post. However, depending on the soil type, one may have to dig deep or vice-versa. To check for correct depths and ensure alignment, denote a ground-line on each post.\n©Ruchika Deshpande\n4. Drive in the corner, end, and gate posts:\nSet new stakes behind the corner holes, one for perpendicularity, while the other for the gate post. Stretch strings between them. Spread about 2-inches of gravel into the hole bottom and insert the stake. Using a wheelbarrow, mix concrete and water to a stiff consistency and fill the hole to about 4-inches below the ground. Make sure they are in-line, and you may brace them temporarily till it sets. Let the concrete set overnight. The curing time will depend on the ratios and the dampness of the ground. Though one day should be enough, provide for two days if possible.\nInstall the line posts and panels:\nSet the line posts and steel sheets adjacently and fill them with concrete. Place caps on the posts if the posts are shorter than the panels. While installing panels, remember that some sheets work with spacers, while others overlap.\n6. Install the gate and screw the hinges to the gate post\n7. Clean up the site and preserve the excess material for reuse. And there! You have your steel fence ready for security.\n©Y.Yukta", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6898676753044128}
+{"content": "Remote and hybrid work environments new present challenges for team collaboration and individual expectations. It's crucial to make all of your employees feel included and connected no matter where they're working.\nThe pandemic has pushed organizations into remote and hybrid work environments that require innovative solutions to remain connected. With the right mix of technology and leadership, your workforce can be more agile and ready to adapt during a crisis.\nWith employees working remotely and the number of endpoints always increasing, many organizations struggle to keep their data secure. The right security strategy can protect your organization in an ever-evolving threat landscape.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9367518424987793}
+{"content": "A dealer primarily takes a loss on each the collateral and the futures contract. Thus, margin necessities improve at a sooner price with worth declines, and longs get liquidated comparatively rapidly. That, in flip, places additional downward stress in the marketplace, resulting in a deeper slide, also referred to as leverage washouts, just like the one seen in May. Lengthy liquidation refers to compelled closure (compelled promoting) of bullish positions resulting from margin scarcity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8919706344604492}
+{"content": "Several apical iodide translocation pathways have been proposed for iodide efflux out of thyroid follicular cells, including a pathway mediated by the sodium-coupled monocarboxylate transporter 1 (SMCT1), which remains controversial. Herein, we evaluate structural and functional similarities between SMCT1 and the well-studied sodium-iodide symporter (NIS) that mediates the first step of iodide entry into the thyroid. Free-energy calculations using a force field with electronic polarizability verify the presence of a conserved iodide-binding pocket between the TM2, TM3, and TM7 segments in hNIS, where iodide is coordinated by Phe67, Gln72, Cys91, and Gln94. We demonstrate that mutation of residue Gly93 of hNIS to a larger amino acid expels the side chain of a critical tryptophan residue (Trp255) into the interior of the binding pocket, partially occluding the iodide binding site and reducing iodide affinity, which is consistent with previous reports associating mutation of this residue with iodide uptake deficiency and hypothyroidism. Furthermore, we find that the position of Trp255 in this hNIS mutant mirrors that of Trp253 in wild-type hSMCT1, where a threonine (Thr91) occupies the position homologous to that occupied by glycine in wild-type hNIS (Gly93). Correspondingly, mutation of Thr91 to glycine in hSMCT1 makes the pocket structure more like that of wild-type hNIS, increasing its iodide affinity. These results suggest that wild-type hSMCT1 in the inward-facing conformation may bind iodide only very weakly, which may have implications for its ability to transport iodide.\nAriela Vergara-Jaque, Peying Fong, Jeffrey Comer.Iodide Binding in Sodium-Coupled Cotransporters.\nJournal of chemical information and modeling.2017 Nov 13\nPMID:\n29131623", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5130841732025146}
+{"content": "Consider the gravitational law: $$ F \\sim \\frac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}$$ $$ \\mathrm{Force} \\sim \\mathrm{mass^2}/\\mathrm{length^2}$$\nThe quantities left and right do\nnot\nhave the same dimensions! This relation tells us how the force changes when masses or distance change, but not what the absolute value of the force is.\nThe missing link is established by the gravitational constant $G$:\n$$ F = G\\frac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}\\quad \\mathrm{with} \\quad G \\approx 6.67 \\frac{m^3}{kg\\,s}$$ The value of $G$ depends on the system of units we use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9988691806793213}
+{"content": "In October, the 16th World Congress on Public Health (WCPH2020)—initially planned to take place in Rome—went virtual for a five-day event focusing around a key theme crucial to tackling the current pandemic: collaborating in the global public health community.\n“Only together we can overcome this terrible time,” explains Prof. Walter Ricciardi, congress co-chair and president of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA). “It was important to have a place, even if virtual, to share and compare information, data, knowledge and exchange opinions and policies on key issues. The high quality of the debate was supported by the provenance of participants from all over the world creating a synergy and drive for tomorrow by learning from the global COVID-19 pandemic to build a just, healthier, and peaceful world.”\nRevolving around the theme “Public Health for the Future of Humanity: Analysis, Advocacy and Action,” the scientific programme included 12 tracks, such as digital health, mental health, vulnerable groups, the Sustainable Development Goals and vaccination, as well as a COVID-19 dedicated track that highlighted some of the latest developments on coronavirus polices, control measures, and the impact on health systems and community services. Over 3,500 delegates from 122 countries attended the virtual congress, which featured eight plenary sessions with more than 40 high-profile experts and policymakers from international institutions like the European Commission and WHO Regional Office for Europe; 30 leadership dialogues; and 150 workshops.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7339270114898682}
+{"content": "Unemployment rate dropped at 8% in the Netherlands\nPosted: 2014-11-13\nMore people are\nfinding work in the Netherlands, a new statistic released by Statistics Netherlandsshows. The unemployment rate has been decreasing for the fifth month in a row, managing to record its lowest value in September. The Dutch workforce remains one of the greatest assets of the country and a reason foreign investors choose to open businesseshere. September: a good month for employment\nSeptember recorded a significantly\nlower percentage of unemployed people in the Netherlands. Approximately 8% of the workforce, meaning that 628.000 people, were unemployed in September. Although this does not mean that unemployment is not an issue anymore, it is definitely a significant improvement compared to August 2014, when the number of unemployed people was higher with about 4.000 individuals who did not have a job.\nThe average\nreduction of unemployment maintains a steady increase. In the past six months, the Netherlands had a decrease of almost 60.000 people without a job the number dropping at an almost constant rate with approximately 10.000 individuals per month. This is a good indicator that the Dutch economy is following an ascending path, if compared to the first quarter of 2014 when the situation was not nearly as good. The Netherlands, among the EU countries with the lowest unemployment rate\nCompared to other European countries, the Netherlands is in a favorable position: it has a relatively\nlow unemployment rate, with a value of 6,6% in August. Countries like Germany, Austria and Malta make the top countries, with an average of about 5%.\nIf we look at the Dutch workforce according to genders, there is a slight discrepancy between men and women who manage to find a job. Out of the 60.000\npeople employedin the past months, 37.000 were men. Despite this, the number of women who manage to find a new jobis larger than the number of women who lose jobs.\nOur\nDutch law firmcan give you complete information about the employment law in the Netherlands, how to hire and dismiss employees. According to law, any business relationship between an employer and employee in the Netherlands must be regulated through an employment contract.\nIf you want to know what your rights are as an employee, please\ncontact our Dutch attorneys.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5123962163925171}
+{"content": "Military EO/IR systems market to reach a value of $12.9 billion by 2031, study saysNews\nSeptember 17, 2021\nLONDON. The global military electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems market, valued at $9.2 billion in 2021, is anticipated to reach a value of $12.9 billion by 2031, a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.43%, according to a new study from GlobalData, \"Global Military Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Market to 2031.\"\nThe major factors expected to drive expenditure in the sector are the increasing integration of technologically advanced EO/IR systems into modern warfare platforms to obtain information superiority and situational awareness, along with increasing investments by major militaries in targeting systems, high-resolution payloads, and other systems.\nIn terms of what region, the study authors predict that the global EO/IR market is expected to be led by North America, with a revenue share of 44.3%, due mainly to high demand for the systems from the U.S. armed forces, a boost in funding for research and development in the sector, and domestic military demand.\nFor additional information visit the GlobalData website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9929240345954895}
+{"content": "Waterproofing design is a key and critical component for successful construction of below ground structures. Whether it’s a completely new build or making smaller changes to an existing property, waterproofing design should never be overlooked.\nWaterproofing might account for just a small fraction of a building’s total cost, but waterproofing defects can result in catastrophic consequences. When waterproofing fails, the implications are significant.\nDelta’s MD, Kevin Dodds was approached to offer advice and guidance on a failed waterproofing system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8953143358230591}
+{"content": "In an article which appeared in the New Haven Register (“Connecticut lawmaker aims to ensure Millstone stays open”), state Rep. Lonnie Reed, D-Branford, the House chairwoman of the General Assembly’s Energy and Technology Committee, emphasized the need to keep the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in Waterford open. As Rep. Reed’s counterpart as the Senate co-chairman of the Energy and Technology Committee and Waterford’s state senator, I agree with her assessment. Millstone is a tremendous asset to Connecticut. It provides southeastern Connecticut with energy, jobs and is an engine of economic growth for the entire state. Ensuring Millstone stays open is vital to Connecticut’s economy and energy consumers.\nIn Connecticut, we are at a crossroads. We see nuclear plants closing in states that are in close proximity to Connecticut. Indian Point in New York is a prime example. With those closings comes a reduction in available power. Without Millstone, which provides over half the power used by the entire state every day, we would face very difficult challenges.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.955849289894104}
+{"content": "Janice Jernigan Change Transformation Visionary & Strategist Here’s a personal story about my journey to becoming who I am today.\nWhile my Inner Trailblazer has always been a part of me, there was a time when she was buried so deep that I did not realize she was there.\nI was not aware that she even existed, much less who she was or where to look for her.\nFor years, I had been going, going, going – staying busy with work, with relationships, and with life in general.\nI was overwhelmed, lost in a sea of busyness, feeling like I could never get enough done.\nCan you relate?\nWhere does this lead?\nYou lose sight of who you truly are.\nYou spin and spin without making progress on your\nown goals.\nYou feel like you are living in a haze, going through the motions, checking things off a never-ending task list, while missing out on fully experiencing the vibrancy of life.\nHow do I know?\nBecause this was a description of me.\nI know what it’s like to have well-crafted plans for your future that seemingly get shattered.\nI also know what it’s like to realize that you are being called to dream even bigger.\nWhile my life was far from bleak – I had meaningful conversations, and wonderfully energizing days sprinkled throughout –\nmy heart was yearning for more. I asked myself… “What now?” Ah, the power of the pause…\nHere’s how the dictionary defines a pause: to briefly interrupt action – to\ntake a breath, rest, breathing space.\nI view a pause as all of these, as well as a\ntime for reflection, a time to look inward.\nCouldn’t we all use a pause?\nWhile pauses can be different lengths, I have found two types of pauses to be instrumental in my quest to find and embrace my Inner Trailblazer.\nThe Forced Pause\nA forced pause is one that is\nnot our choice. It can be anything that stops you in your tracks and gets your attention.\nFor me, these have included the loss of someone I dearly love, health issues – ranging from a common cold to recovering from surgery, ending a toxic relationship, even having a string of sleepless nights.\nWhile these may or may not lead us closer to our Inner Trailblazer, they often create a ripe environment for getting acquainted with her.\nThe Chosen Pause\nA chosen pause is one where we get to\nchoose the timing and the environment in which we take it.\nSounds delightful, right? It is.\nFor me, these have ranged from taking a few minutes to appreciate the nature in my backyard, immersing myself in something I love to do, engaging in a moment of gratitude, and going on a peaceful weekend hike in the woods.\nI have also spent time on retreats, connecting with and learning from others who see the value of chosen pauses.\nThree Disruptions\nThe best chosen pauses involve three disruptions. A disruption in our\ndaily patterns, environment, and most of all, internal chatter.\nMy Signature Programs are designed around these disruptions.\nWhen we break out of our routines, even for a short burst of time, it can help us to heighten our awareness, stimulate our imagination, and be more receptive to exploring new ways of being in the world.\nThe Path that Lead Me Here\nIt was a chosen pause where I decided to fully embrace my Inner Trailblazer and help others to find and embrace theirs.\nDuring an intense and pivotal time in my life and career, I chose to take a moderate hike beyond the outer limits of my comfort zone, spent hours alone in my thoughts while immersed in nature, and with a trusted human being who is comfortable with silence.\nIt was life changing.\nWhile there, I was reminded that fully living your life requires taking risks – or, expressed differently, having the courage to listen to your\nInner Trailblazer.\nThis experience gave me the jumpstart needed to take the next step in my life’s journey that fully leverages my strengths and feeds my soul each day.\nEvery one of us is at a different place on the journey.\nAm I done with my journey? Not even close – I am growing and learning every day.\nOver the years, I have frequently sought opportunities to journey deep within and do the strenuous inner work.\nOther times, challenges and seemingly insurmountable issues have found their way to me. These have helped to expand my empathy and become a more grounded person.\nAs I gain new understandings, it fuels my commitment to learn more.\nThis gives me the knowledge, tools and experience needed to guide others who are committed to doing what it takes to find and embrace their Inner Trailblazer.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6912573575973511}
+{"content": "Join the Society for Risk Analysis for an insightful conversation on Risk and Artificial Intelligence on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM EST.\nAccess and availability of data and computer platforms have led to a broad spectrum of Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods that can be leveraged to analyze risk and resilience of infrastructure systems from multiple hazards.\nThis webinar features leaders of SRA’s Security and Defense and Resilience Analysis specialty groups. Sam Chatterjee, Sasa Jovanovic and Giovanni Sansavini will address hot topics such as Resilience and Cyber Defense, Reinforcement Learning and Cyber-Physical Defense.\nThe short talks will be followed by a broader discussion on the role of AI methods in infrastructure system risk analysis.\nFollow the link below to register:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9239264130592346}
+{"content": "Stone argues that we need to disaggregate Nazi race ideologues since they do not form one undifferentiated mass. Ultimately, all the Nazis were race ideologues and chief among them were Hitler, Himmler and the other leading figures. All of the leading Nazis, whether they dealt specifically with ‘racial policy’ or not, put forward a racialized ideology, but those who made a name for themselves specifically as race theorists did not therefore all share the same views, nor did they all contribute in equal measure to the regime's crimes. Nor did race science, however deeply it threw its lot in with Nazism, drive the regime as much as did a kind of racial mysticism, or ‘thinking with the blood’. Here Stone suggests how we might evaluate the relative contributions made to the development of the Third Reich and its crimes by race scientists of different stripes, on the one hand, and theorists of racial-political conspiracies on the other.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6221035122871399}
+{"content": "Data from: Ecotypes of an ecologically dominant prairie grass (Andropogon gerardii) exhibit genetic divergence across the U.S. Midwest grasslands environmental gradientMiranda M. Gray, Paul St. Amand, Nora M. Bello, Mary Knapp, Karen A. Garrett, Theodore J. Morgan, Sara G. Baer, Brian R. Maricle, Eduard D. Akhunov, Loretta C. Johnson & Matthew B. Galliart\nBig bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is an ecologically dominant grass with wide distribution across the environmental gradient of U.S. Midwest grasslands. This system offers an ideal natural laboratory to study the nature of population divergence and adaptation in spatially varying climates. Objectives were to: (i) characterize neutral genetic diversity and structure within and among three regional ecotypes derived from 11 prairies across the U.S. Midwest environmental gradient, (ii) distinguish between the relative roles of isolation-by-distance (IBD)...\n1 citation reported since publication in 2014.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9695193767547607}
+{"content": "Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Financial Aid? And Other Financial Aid Questions\nAffordableCollegesOnline.org is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.\nAre you ready to find your fit?\nDo you need to pay taxes on financial aid? How will home equity or capital gains affect financial aid? And what does financial aid cover? This guide answers your financial aid questions, particularly those related to financial aid and taxes.\nUnderstanding financial aid can pose a challenge, especially for students receiving many forms of financial aid. Before applying for scholarships or submitting the FAFSA, students should understand how financial aid works and which rules apply to their situation. This guide answers common financial aid questions. For more information, students can consult a tax professional or their school's financial aid office.\nFinancial Aid and Taxes\nStudents and families may struggle to find simple answers to questions about financial aid and taxes. Everyone must report their income to the IRS. However, students often wonder whether financial aid counts as income.\nAccording to the IRS, scholarships and grants do not typically count as taxable income. Neither do student loans. But that rule covers scholarships and grants applied to tuition and educational expenses. Students may need to pay taxes on scholarships and grants they use to cover living expenses.\nEnrollment status also impacts tax rules. Students must enroll in a degree-granting program to avoid paying taxes on most forms of financial aid. A tax advisor or CPA can provide more detailed information about your situation.\nMost forms of financial aid are not taxable. For example, students typically do not pay taxes on student loans, grants, or scholarships. There are exceptions, however. Students must pay taxes on work-related income distributed as financial aid. Work-study earnings, for instance, qualify as taxable income.\nThe IRS offers resources on financial aid and taxes. Students can also direct tax and financial aid questions to their school's financial aid office.\nHome equity generally does not impact financial aid. Students report income and certain assets on the FAFSA. However, families do not need to report home equity for their primary residence. The FAFSA does require information about home equity on vacation or rental properties.\nIn contrast, the CSS Profile requires families to report their home equity. This equity can decrease a student's financial aid because it increases the expected family contribution (EFC).\nCapital gains are the profit from selling assets such as stocks and houses. Students must report capital gains on the FAFSA. The Federal Student Aid office treats capital gains as income. Students may receive less financial aid because capital gains increase their EFC. Students file the FAFSA annually, so a one-year EFC increase due to capital gains will not affect financial aid for multiple years.\nStudents can earn a certain amount before the income impacts their financial aid eligibility. For the 2021-22 academic year, dependent students can earn up to $6,970 without affecting financial aid. This is called the income protection allowance. Independent students and families who make less than $27,000 per year automatically receive an EFC of zero for the 2021-22 financial aid cycle.\nThe Federal Student Aid office counts both taxed and untaxed income. Assets and benefits such as social security or unemployment affect students' expected family contributions.\nWhat Does Financial Aid Cover?\nThe cost of attendance (COA) varies by school and impacts financial aid eligibility. The COA includes tuition, living expenses, textbooks, and fees. Schools calculate aid based on the difference between the student's COA and expected family contribution.\nFinancial aid does cover out-of-state tuition costs. Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. In exchange, they offer a tuition discount for residents. That means out-of-state learners generally pay higher tuition rates.\nHowever, some colleges offer scholarships for out-of-state students, which may lower costs to in-state rates. Degree-seekers in some states may qualify for tuition-exchange programs. Finally, some colleges charge all online learners the same tuition rates, regardless of residency.\nFinancial aid often covers room and board, including the cost of living off campus. Since a student's COA includes living expenses, financial aid packages account for room and board.\nThe cost of room and board varies by school. Some colleges offer many room and board packages to accommodate various living situations and dining needs.\nColleges factor in housing costs when calculating each student's COA and financial aid package. At most schools, off-campus housing costs less than on-campus housing. As a result, students who live off campus typically receive less financial aid. However, in high cost of living areas, off-campus students may receive more aid.\nFinancial aid calculations typically use average housing costs. Students with higher housing costs may need more loans. Degree-seekers who choose to live at home generally receive less financial aid.\nFrequently Asked Financial Aid Questions\nYour school's financial aid office will distribute your financial aid. Depending on the type of aid, the school may apply funds directly to your tuition or room and board. Students may also receive a deposit. The timing of the disbursements depends on the school and the type of aid. Contact your school with specific financial aid questions.\nRecipients must pay back certain types of financial aid. Federal student loans and private loans require repayment. Students do not repay scholarships or grants. When students take out loans, they agree to repayment terms. Borrowers typically have 10-30 years to repay loans.\nStudents can receive financial aid while enrolled in a degree-granting program. Recipients must be making good progress toward their degree. Some aid programs place extra limits on awards. For example, Pell Grant recipients remain eligible for 12 terms, or about six years.\nApplying early decision can affect financial aid options. Admitted students cannot compare multiple financial aid offers to choose the best one. However, if the financial aid package does not meet the applicant's needs, they can turn down the admission offer, even at schools with binding early decisions.\nMany forms of financial aid only support U.S. citizens. For example, international students cannot apply for federal financial aid. However, international students can apply for scholarships. Some foreign governments offer grants for citizens attending school in the United States.\nGenevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure as a history professor at the University of Louisville. An award-winning historian and writer, Genevieve has published multiple scholarly articles and a book with the University of Chicago Press. She currently works as a freelance writer and consultant.\nSee articles by Genevieve\nAffordableCollegesOnline.org is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.\nDo this for you\nExplore your possibilities- find schools with programs you’re interested in and clear a path for your future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6970264315605164}
+{"content": "Nano Bubble Technologies (NBT) completed a comparative study to test the effects of nanobubble water versus bore water on the growth of seasonal grasses.\nNanobubble water, due to its lower viscous nature achieved better dispersion and infiltration. Further, with effective nutrient uptake with Oxygen being a vital nutrient enhanced the root system.\nThese combined factors led to the following results:\nNanobubble water plots had visibly more volume in its roots Under similar conditions, Nanobubble water had 34% increase in root growth by mass Nanobubble water indicated to have allowed cool season grass to stand the stress of extended intervals between watering Nanobubble water plots with cool season grass survived over 50C in the glasshouse due to superior root systems achieved by Nanobubble water Benefits not only seen in root dry matter but the tops were significantly improved with the use of nanobubble water with 16.3% increased top growth compared to bore water Efficiency of nutrient uptake, especially nitrogen was significantly improved with the use of Nanobubble Water", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9958619475364685}
+{"content": "This course is designed to help participants understand the Recovery Support Services available for people with HIV (PWH) and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs). Identifying appropriate supports to enhance an individual’s health within and outside of the context of formal treatment services is an essential component of maintaining a focus on recovery. This training offers information and interactive activities to help integrate effective Recovery Support Services at different stages along a continuum of care to improve patient retention and engagement.\nLearning Objectives Specify three examples of activities that build Recovery Capital. Identify two evidence-supported treatment interventions to enhance recovery for PWH and SUDs. Explain two factors that contribute to reduced treatment adherence among PWH and SUD. Propose two services or resources to enhance engagement across the recovery continuum.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9877187013626099}
+{"content": "The recently proposed Genetic expert guided learning (GEGL) framework has demonstrated impressive performances on several \\textit{de novo} molecular design tasks. Despite the displayed state-of-the art results, the proposed system relies on an expert-designed Genetic expert. Although hand-crafted experts allow to navigate the chemical space efficiently, designing such experts requires a significant amount of effort and might contain inherent biases which can potentially slow down convergence or even lead to sub-optimal solutions. In this research, we propose a novel genetic expert named \\textit{InFrag} which is free of design rules and can generate new molecules by combining promising molecular fragments. Fragments are obtained by using an additional graph convolutional neural network which computes attributions for each atom for a given molecule. Molecular substructures which contribute positively to the task score are kept and combined to propose novel molecules. We experimentally demonstrate that, within the GEGL framework, our proposed attribution-based genetic expert is either competitive or outperforms the original expert-designed genetic expert on goal-directed optimization tasks. When limiting the number of optimization rounds to one and three rounds, a performance increase of approximately 43% and 20% respectively is observed compared to the baseline genetic expert. Furthermore, we empirically show that combining several experts that share a fixed sampling budget at each optimization round generally improves or maintains the overall performance of the framework.\nSupporting information: InFrag: Using Attribution-based Explainability to Guide Deep Molecular Optimization", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9756359457969666}
+{"content": "There is limited understanding of the antidiabetic profile of such natural remedies and there is no substantial scientific evidence in support of their therapeutic benefits in man. Moreover, not much effort has been made toward identifying the key hypoglycaemic constituents or indeed elucidate the underlying mechanisms that could lead to their antidiabetic effects. This project will explore the efficacy and potency of isolated constituents of 3 plants; Tabernanthe iboga (TiAE), Guibourtia tessmanii (GtAE), Zanthoxylum hertzii (ZhAE).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6500048637390137}
+{"content": "If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it.\nThe average woman is five inches shorter than the average man.\nArtificial colorings in foods have been linked to increased incidence of ADHD symptoms.\nThere is evidence that honey is the only food that cannot spoil. Archaeologists have tasted honey discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs, reporting that it’s edible.\nPopcorn has been around for 6,000 years.\nThere are 1,200 varieties of watermelon.\nThe world record for eating cheesecake is 11 pounds eaten in nine minutes – by Sonya Thomas, who weighs 105 pounds.\nWatermelon and cucumbers are among a dog’s favorite foods … once they are introduced to them, of course. And these foods supply valuable enzymes to a dog’s system.\nWhenever a recipe for cake or muffins calls for oil, applesauce can be substituted.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6285287737846375}
+{"content": "This study found a telehomecare program for diabetic patients demonstrated and improvement in glycemic control compared to usual care. It also suggests a decrease in the number of medical visits, with additional burden shifted to nursing time.Download Now\nBenefits Evaluation\nEfficiency and Clinical Effectiveness of Telehomecare in Insulin-Treated Diabetic Patients\nNovember 14, 2018", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999096989631653}
+{"content": "Projects should be economically acceptable. It is an exceptional undertaking. It will never be accomplished in a similar manner, by similar individuals, and within the similar surrounding. It implies that during the beginning of a project one will hardly have the privilege to get hold of the past information. One will have to complete his project with restricted information and in the worse situation with misinformation. There is always a high chance of risk associated with the project. The risk may include an eternal threat to one’s capability of making accurate plans and analyze results with a high level of determination. Consumption of resources in the form of time, sources, finance and effort make a project. Here are some instances of projects- launching a new product into the market, constructing or installing a tool and leading a political campaign. On the other hand, the following are not included in projects like managing a manufacturing factory, monitoring a team of workers and administering a retail business (Heerkens, 2001).\nProject Management is a cautiously planned and systematized attainment to achieve a specific erstwhile objective. For instance, erecting a building or implementing new technology. It includes cultivating a project plan which incorporates ascertaining and validating the project aims and objectives, realizing tasks, how the projects will be executed, appraising the resources required, deciding budget and time span for completion. It also includes administering the operation of the project plan accompanied by the management of accurate and fair information. Generally, projects go through the following stages- practicability, description, project outlining, implementation, analysis, and maintenance (Project Management, n.d.).\nProject management is not new to everyone. monuments existing since the ancient civilizations imply unbelievable accomplishments to our ancestors and still stimulate wonder and adoration in our minds.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5885002017021179}
+{"content": "Did you know that persons living with dementia can express certain levels of understanding and perception through photographs? We hope that through these captures by them, the community can experience what they see.\nAs part of our advocacy initiatives, an online photo exhibition entitled ‘Do You See What I See’ was launched on 12 October 2021!\nFeaturing five artists living with young onset dementia, this exhibition offers a glimpse of what the world looks like from their perspectives. It also aims to reduce the stigma towards dementia, to showcase that despite the condition, they can still contribute to society, where their art can be appreciated by all.\nWe invite you to see the world through their lenses at https://doyouseewhatisee.sg/. This is a collaborative effort by Forget-Us-Not Network (FUNN) and Dementia Singapore.\nAbout Forget-Us-Not Network\nThe Forget-Us-Not Network (FUNN) is an alumni group formed by graduates of ‘Voices for Hope’ – Dementia Singapore’s empowerment programme that aims to bring persons with dementia and their care partners on a self-advocacy journey. Through the 10-week Voices for Hope programme, participants are equipped with the relevant skills and confidence to step up in public and share about their dementia journey. Upon graduation, participants are free to join FUNN, and continue to lead in advocacy projects to raise awareness for dementia in Singapore.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8013221025466919}
+{"content": "I was recently asked if there was a special area of concentration I’d like to focus on. Yes, there is!\nAt a meeting with the Selectboard, Trustees, Planning Commissions, and ZBA, I stated that there needs to be more communication between all elected/appointed bodies. The Selectboard should meet on Communication: at leastan annual basis with committees and the Planning Commission to align priorities, discuss updates on work initiatives, and to identify concerns. This communication should be supported with a detailed work plan outlining which bodies are responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed (a RACI matrix for those familiar with it). This will allow everyone involved to easily gauge progress, status, and understand who the stakeholders are for any given initiative or issue. I want to expand the committee structure. Committees should be a feeding mechanism for the Selectboard and Planning Commission. This is not only a great way to expand public engagement, but it also allows for focused work in specific areas. I’d also like to have a focused “Charter Change Committee” to handle the heavier work of drafting/recommending charter changes to the Selectboard. This would allow for more public involvement in the development of proposed updates while leveraging skills and experience from the members of our own community. It’s a win-win! Committee Structure:\nThis is not only a great way to expand public engagement, but it also allows for more intense scrutiny on detailed issues while allowing the Selectboard and Planning Commission to focus on higher level issues. Each Selectboard member should have a ‘committee assignment’ and regularly report back to the full Selectboard on meetings, progress, and items needing attention. If we aren’t expanding the role residents play in doing the work, we run the risk of getting stale. We have a wealth of experience and interest in the community – we should be leveraging it!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9756287336349487}
+{"content": "New research provides insights on the immune responses of kidney transplant recipients following infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. The study, which is published in\nJASN, may help explain why these individuals face a higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than others in the general population.\nRecent reports have generated conflicting results concerning whether kidney transplant recipients, who must take immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection of their transplant, mount strong immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 after becoming infected with the virus or receiving COVID-19 vaccines.\nNow a team led by Jonathan Maltzman, MD, PhD (Stanford University School of Medicine) has examined the dynamics of the immune response of these individuals after natural infection with SARS-CoV-2. Such an immune response involves different antibody types, including IgG, IgM, and IgA.\nThis multicenter study involving investigators from Mount Sinai, Montefiore, Emory, and Cincinnati, in addition to Stanford, included 49 kidney transplant recipients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Production of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was delayed, but IgM and IgA responses were similar to those observed in individuals who had not received a transplant.\nThe findings indicate that the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection is delayed but preserved in kidney transplant recipients.\nAlmost all kidney transplant recipients infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 generate immune responses. But some aspects of the response are patients with kidney transplants have a slower immune response to infection and make slightly different types of antibodies.”\nJonathan Maltzman, Stanford University School of Medicine\nThe findings likely extend to other people on chronic immunosuppression and may be useful for devising strategies to boost these individuals’ immune responses following vaccination.\nContent Source: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20211004/Study-provides-insights-on-kidney-transplant-recipientse28099-immune-response-to-SARS-CoV-2-infection.aspx", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9133191108703613}
+{"content": "Bed Ladders\nA bed ladder is a lightweight, but sturdy rope ladder that can be securely attached to the foot of your bed. It allows you to pull yourself up from a lying position, or re-adjust your position within the bed for maximum comfort. This simple, yet highly effective, mobility aid allows you to move around within your bed without needing assistance from others, and can help maintain dignity and independence.\nBed Hoists\nFor a more heavy-duty bed aid, an over-bed pole hoist can help with transfers both in and out of bed and enables easy movement from a bed to a chair, or to a mobility aid, such as a wheelchair, or a shower chair, for example.\nA mobile hoist offers a long-term solution for ongoing mobility needs and can remove the need for permanent and costly home adaptations. Hoists can reduce the risk of falls and help to keep both you and your carers safe.\nOur range of bed hoists and bed ladders offer a range of solutions to make getting in and out of bed easier and help maintain your independence in the bedroom.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.954010009765625}
+{"content": "The nursing spirit pushes St. Luke’s Health System nurses to provide the best care for our communities. This was demonstrated the week of March 16, 2020, when the ambulatory nursing leadership team was tasked with the daunting responsibility of developing a plan for COVID-19 testing sites across the hospital network. This team stepped up: in less than 24 hours, they created unprecedented workflow plans for drive-through registration, outdoor testing and patient education, which began at St. Luke’s Meridian and St. Luke’s Wood River on March 17.\nExtensive collaboration between departments—including nursing, lab, registration and information health technology—made the success of this operation possible. By the end of the first week, two additional testing sites were opened in Boise and Twin Falls. Despite blustery weather, an earthquake and ever-changing workflows, the St. Luke’s team came together to screen and test thousands of community members. For the ambulatory nursing leadership team, learning to depend on and support one another, despite working through this pandemic, only strengthened their dedication to nursing and their bonds with each other.\nSt. Luke’s Elmore’s senior leadership, including Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer Lisa Melchiorre, MS, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, and assistant nurse managers, have implemented consistent weekly rounding on the inpatient units. During rounding, the leaders facilitate conversations with patients on how St. Luke’s Elmore could improve care as well as address any concerns they might have during hospitalization. Using a step-by-step process, nursing staff also completes hourly rounding to address any patient needs and safety issues.\nAs a result, St. Luke’s Elmore has seen a significant improvement in their patient satisfaction score for “Likelihood to Recommend.” This demonstrates what consistent rounding can do for a unit and a hospital. During regular huddles at the teamwork board where they can see the improvements, staff deservedly celebrate their continued success.\nSt. Luke’s Treasure Valley, which includes the Boise and Meridian hospitals, local ambulatory clinics and, for the first time, the Boise Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, submitted a fifth consecutive Magnet document to the American Nurses Credentialling Center (ANCC) in August 2019. After revision, the document was confirmed successful in 2020 and St. Luke’s Treasure Valley was scheduled for a site visit with Magnet appraisers.\nThe site visit, originally scheduled for June, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With everything in constant flux due to quickly changing and evolving pandemic information, St. Luke’s, in conjunction with ANCC, decided to utilize technology and perform a virtual site visit. The date was set for mid-August, so plans could be developed for the virtual visit to ensure the safety of all involved.\nThe St. Luke’s Magnet team immediately connected with Integrated Health Technologies (IHT) to implement the innovative technology needed to make the virtual visit successful. The IHT team built rolling tablet stands that enabled the Magnet site appraisers to visit any place remotely that they would have gone to in person. Magnet ambassadors—clinical nurses who guided each appraiser remotely—were paired with nurse leaders who served as Microsoft® Teams representatives, ensuring that meetings connected and all video technology was working as needed. These duos were key to the successful execution of the site visit. The nurses engaged fully with the appraisers and demonstrated the commitment of St. Luke’s to Magnet.\nIn preparation for the virtual site visit, the Nursing and Patient Care Center of Excellence Magnet team released a toolkit and hosted bootcamps to refresh knowledge around the Magnet document. In addition to the standard Magnet refresh, the nature of the virtual visit necessitated additional preparation. To ensure that every area had appropriate audio and video capability, a team of Magnet ambassadors physically went to each location and tested the connections. This involved crawling behind televisions, managing cables and opening cameras. The ambassadors were laser-focused, diligent and completed the mission. The Magnet team also conducted technology practice sessions with more than 30 different units, clinics and interprofessional groups to ease technology worries, allowing nurses to shine and tell their stories. Even through a screen, it was clear St. Luke’s provides top-notch nursing care.\nThere was a lot to celebrate on October 13, 2020. Even behind masks or remotely on a webcam, the elation was clear: St. Luke’s Treasure Valley received the official call from the Magnet Commission, announcing that a fifth designation had been awarded. The Magnet program recognizes organizations worldwide for nursing excellence; fewer than 25 hospitals in the United States have earned the honor five or more times. Special recognition was given by the Magnet Commission to the St. Luke’s Treasure Valley Home Health team for their exemplary work with the high acuity team, which was first highlighted in the Magnet document and has since continued to demonstrate excellence.\nTo finalize the celebration of the fifth designation, St. Luke’s anticipates sending a delegation to the ANCC Magnet conference in November 2021, where St. Luke’s will be honored along with other hospitals designated in 2020 for their accomplishments. Meanwhile, the Magnet team continues to develop Magnet education, including a new leader toolkit and monthly highlights called Magnet Microbursts, which will be deployed through care councils, to help keep the Magnet spirit alive and prepare additional sites for the Magnet journey.\nNurse leaders at St. Luke’s Meridian celebrate the fifth Magnet designation announcement.\nIn early 2020, nursing turnover at St. Luke’s Boise Rehabilitation (SLR) was trending around 50%, necessitating the use of 17 travel nurses to fill vacant positions. The turnover was potentially due to instability and leadership changes in 2019. Then, nursing director Jo Phillips, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, stepped in and provided transformational leadership along with Brett Gustafson, BSN, RN, who was promoted into the SLR nurse manager position. Phillips and Gustafson knew they needed to make changes to stabilize the nursing workforce; the staff was fatigued from the constant turnover and change. Together, the leaders put a plan in place to reduce the number of travel nurses. Vacant positions were filled with nurses who both fit the SLR culture and wanted to focus on elevating rehabilitation nursing.\nTo decrease turnover, Philips and Gustafson utilized consistent leader rounding and mid-year checks to ensure that staff felt supported and were aware of all progress. Transparency with the staff was key in changing the culture. Updates were communicated weekly in huddles, monthly at staff meetings and on the teamwork boards. Staff recognition and feedback became a priority, specifically with the Care Out Loud program and 1:1 coaching using the Just Culture Model.\nEfforts by the SLR nurse leaders proved successful. By September 2020, all but two travelers had been replaced with permanent staff and the turnover rate was down to about 20%. In October, the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit participated in its first ever Magnet site visit and impressed the appraisers with their unity, knowledge and commitment to rehabilitative care. Currently, turnover rates continue to decrease. Pulse Poll data also shows improvement, with 90% of respondents answering in the positive. Nurses were engaged and more than ready to take on the next big event: the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) process in March 2021.\nThis report highlighted the accomplishments and exemplary outcomes of our talented nurses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.605097770690918}
+{"content": "From Amazon.com:\nIn\nBeyond Behaviors, internationally known pediatric psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child’s individual differences in the context of relational safety.\nFeaturing impactful worksheets and charts, this accessible book offers professionals, educators and parents tools and techniques to reduce behavioral challenges and promote psychological resilience and satisfying, secure relationships.\nCopy and paste this URL into your WordPress site to embed\nCopy and paste this code into your site to embed", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6135879755020142}
+{"content": "SAT 12 JUNE, 2021-theGBJournal- We received the Q4-20 budget implementation report from the budget office, and it showed that the FGN’s fiscal deficit was wider than preliminary estimates. For one, total revenue in Q4-20 (NGN824.87 billion) was 38.5% below the budgeted amount (NGN1.34 trillion) due to declines across major non-oil revenue sources – CIT (-25.8% y/y), VAT (-14.0%) and FGN’s share of signature bonus (-99.9%). Elsewhere, total expenditure of NGN2.68 trillion during the review quarter outperformed the budgeted estimate of NGN2.49 trillion by 7.6%. Thus, the fiscal deficit printed NGN1.86 trillion in Q4-20, bringing the 2020FY actual deficit to NGN6.60 trillion (or 4.3% of GDP) – NGN453.13 billion above the preliminary estimate (NGN6.15 trillion). Looking ahead, we expect the recovery in economic activities to support FGN non-oil revenue amidst a price-induced increase in oil revenue. However, we expect the government’s expansionary fiscal stance to keep expenditure elevated. Overall, we expect the 2021E fiscal deficit between NGN5.01 trillion and NGN5.42 trillion. Recent data published by the Debt Management Office (DMO) revealed that Nigeria’s public debt stock increased by 0.6% q/q to NGN33.11 trillion in Q1-21 (Q4-20: NGN32.92 trillion). We highlight that the increase in the debt stock was due to a 2.1% q/q increase in domestic debt to NGN20.64 trillion (Q4-20: NGN20.21 trillion), reflecting (1) increased bond issuance and (2) promissory notes issued to settle the inherited arrears of the FGN to State Governments and exporters during the review period. Meanwhile, external debt (37.7% of total debt) declined by 1.9% q/q to NGN12.47 trillion (or USD32.86 billion) following the redemption of the USD500.00 million Eurobond, which matured on 28th January. Barring the securitisation of the outstanding CBN’s Ways and Means, we expect the total public debt stock to hit NGN37.78 trillion in 2021FY in line with the additional borrowing by the States and FGN to fund their 2021 fiscal operations – estimated at NGN4.86 trillion.-Analysis is courtesy Cordros Research Twitter-@theGBJournal|Facebook-The Government and Business Journal|email: govandbusinessj@gmail.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7771071195602417}
+{"content": "Teaching Biology in a Maximum-Security Prison Unit: Feedback, Notes and Recommendations from a Pilot Class\nWe, a team of students and faculty in the life sciences at Arizona State University (ASU), currently teach an Introduction to Biology course in a Level 5, or maximum-security unit with the support of the Arizona Department of Corrections and the Prison Education Program at ASU. This course aims to enhance current programs at the unit by offering inmates an opportunity to practice literacy and math skills, while also providing exposure to a new academic field (science, and specifically biology). Numerous studies, including a 2005 study from the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC), have found that vocational programs, including prison education programs, reduce recidivism rates (ADC 2005, Esperian 2010, Jancic 1988, Steurer et al. 2001, Ubic 2002) and may provide additional benefits such as engagement with a world outside the justice system (Duguid 1992), the opportunity for inmates to revise personal patterns of rejecting education that they may regret, and the ability of inmate parents to deliberately set a good example for their children (Hall and Killacky 2008). Teaching in a maximum security prison unit poses special challenges, which include a prohibition on most outside materials (except paper), severe restrictions on student-teacher and student-student interactions, and the inability to perform any lab exercises except limited computer simulations. Lack of literature discussing theoretical and practical aspects of teaching science in such environment has prompted us to conduct an ongoing study to generate notes and recommendations from this class through the use of surveys, academic evaluation of students' work and ongoing feedback from both teachers and students to inform teaching practices in future science classes in high-security prison units.\nContributors\nCreated\n2015-05", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7022088170051575}
+{"content": "Kidney Disease Topics Search All News Top Stories\nKidney transplant recipients and those waiting for a transplant face a high risk of dying from COVID, with patients from racial and ethnic minorities at greater risk.\nMost patients who died or were removed from the kidney transplant waitlist before getting a transplant received multiple offers for a donor kidney.\nA study shows that one in 7 kidney donor-recipient pairs may have a type of genetic incompatibility that leads to organ rejection.\nDNA sequencing can be used to identify the underlying genetic cause of many rare types of chronic kidney disease, leading to better treatment, finds a new study from Columbia University.\nLatest News October 25, 2018\nA biopsy test that helps transplant centers select kidneys for transplantation is often inaccurate, a new study has found, suggesting that reliance on the biopsy should be reduced.\nDecember 19, 2017\nA growing number of kidneys from deceased donors are discarded, but a new study suggests that most of these could be successfully transplanted.\nDecember 4, 2017\nA study finds that DNA sequencing can be used to identify the genetic cause of chronic kidney disease, potentially affecting treatment.\nJuly 6, 2017\nTransplantation with even suboptimal kidneys provides a significant survival advantage compared to remaining on dialysis, CUIMC researchers say.\nFebruary 24, 2017\nThe study based on an analysis of patient records suggests that the current method of assessing kidney function may be misleading during the initial evaluation of a patient.\nJanuary 25, 2017\nSolving a 60-year-old medical mystery, a team led by Columbia researchers has discovered what causes kidney and urinary tract defects in people with DiGeorge syndrome.\nMay 19, 2016\nInvestigators have uncovered a \"weekend effect\" contributing to the worsening availability of donor kidneys in the United States\nApril 23, 2015 October 13, 2014\nA puzzling form of kidney disease—IgA nephropathy—appears to spring from the intestine, says study by CUMC researchers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6130372285842896}
+{"content": "Business confidence among major Japanese manufacturers improved for a fifth straight quarter as the economy emerges from the COVID-19 downturn but component shortages weighed, the Bank of Japan said Friday.\nThe key index measuring confidence among companies such as automobile and electronics makers rose to 18 in September from 14 three months earlier, beating the average market forecast of 13 in a Kyodo News survey.\nThe index for large nonmanufacturers, including the coronavirus pandemic-battered service sector, slightly increased to 2 from 1, for the fifth straight quarter of improvement.\nThe\ntankan index represents the percentage of companies reporting favorable conditions minus the percentage reporting unfavorable ones.\n\"It came out stronger than expected,\" said Toru Suehiro, a senior economist at Daiwa Securities Co.\n\"What remains is the gap in the pace of recovery between manufacturers and nonmanufacturers. We should also note that there is a divergence within the manufacturing sector, too,\" Suehiro said.\nSentiment among sectors dealing with oil and coal as well as steel improved as they benefited from rising commodity prices.\nManufacturers, especially automakers, have led the economic recovery from the shock of the coronavirus pandemic while nonmanufacturers have lagged due to protracted restrictions implemented to curb COVID-19 cases.\nRestaurants, hotel operators and transportation services have borne the brunt, with a state of emergency that was in place until Thursday for Tokyo and other areas limiting people's activity.\nComponent shortages caused by factory shutdowns in Southeast Asia, a major production hub, and tight supplies of semiconductors have become a major drag on the auto sector in recent months.\nConfidence among automakers fell to minus 7, down 10 points from the previous survey.\nMajor automakers like Toyota Motor Corp. have been curbing output, casting a pall over the outlook as they form the backbone of the world's third-largest economy.\nFumio Kishida, the newly-elected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party who is set to become the country's next prime minister, faces the challenge of charting a recovery for the COVID-19-hit economy as the BOJ is expected to maintain its accommodative monetary easing for an extended period.\n\"Mr. Kishida is becoming prime minister at a good time because we are not likely to see the kind of sharp contraction last year due to COVID-19,\" Suehiro said. \"With the state of emergency over, the economy will likely continue its recovery though growth may have been limited in the July-September period.\"\nThe latest survey suggests big manufacturers are cautious about the outlook.\nSupply-side constraints are expected to continue and rising material prices could prove negative if demand weakens, even though they may be taken as positive in the short-term due to increased profits, economists say.\nSentiment among manufacturers is expected to worsen to 14 from 18 while that among nonmanufacturers will likely improve, albeit slightly, to 3 from 2.\nLarge companies, defined as those with ¥1 billion ($9 million) or more in capital, expect a 10.1% gain in capital spending in the current business year through March, up 0.4 percentage points from the June survey.\nIn fiscal 2021, companies in the survey expect the U.S. dollar to trade at ¥107.64 and the euro to average ¥126.50, both higher than their assumed rates in June.\nThe BOJ surveyed 9,360 companies, of which 99.3% responded between Aug. 26 and Thursday.\nIn a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.\nBy subscribing, you can help us get the story right.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5264809131622314}
+{"content": "The cards are on the table, and the Hawaiian state legislature has dealt its state contractors a risky hand. A new bill, SB 1329, is set to eliminate the monetary cap on the bond required to challenge a procurement officer’s final decision on a bid protest. If the bill is signed into law, protestors could benefit from a quicker protest response time that would mandate a decision within 75 days (absent an extension). The rub is that if the protestor wishes to appeal that quicker decision, it would be required to stake a bond of 1 percent of the total contract value of the project. If that appeal then proves fruitless, the Hawaiian “house” wins and collects that 1 percent stake. Beyond serving as a wager Hawaiian contractors need to consider, ultimately the higher stakes will likely serve as a barrier to entry for many small businesses feeling wronged by state procurement decisions.\nRelated media coverage includes the article below:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9064450860023499}
+{"content": "World Breastfeeding Week: Dia Mirza expresses concern over lack of safe spaces for breastfeeding in public\nBreastfeeding Week begins on August 1 and ends on August 7. This year the theme is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility”. This theme primarily focuses on the contribution of breastfeeding for survival, health and wellbeing and the imperative to protect breastfeeding across all spectrums of society.\nThis entire week is celebrated to encourage new mothers to breastfeed their children as it is important for the child’s proper nutrition, growth and development. It also helps in protecting children from various childhood illnesses.\nDia Mirza who recently became a mother in May this year shared her concern over creating a safe space in the society for all new mothers to breastfeed their children. She spoke of the challenges of breastfeeding in public and further noted that there is a lack of safe spaces for new mothers.\nThe actress expressed her views about breastfeeding by saying how aware she has become of the lack of safe spaces for new mothers and how difficult it is for these mothers to breastfeed their babies without any privacy. She further added that public breastfeeding triggers shame and judgment.\n\"In Belgium, breastfeeding in public is protected by law, but in India, we need to bring about a systematic shift in societal attitude. Feeding a child should be considered a natural act, but it triggers so much shame and judgment when done in public,\" she added.\nDia Mirza also noted that the World Health Organization advises breastfeeding infants only for the first six months. Those not breastfed are most likely to die in the early months because of a lack of nutrition that is essential for the babies. \"It should worry us that India continues to have one of the highest rates of malnutrition and infant mortality,\" said Dia.\nIn July earlier this year, Dia Mirza took to social media and shared a post across Instagram to reveal that she and Vaibhav had become parents as they welcomed their newborn baby.\nIn her post, she said, \"To have a child is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”\n“These words perfectly exemplify Vaibhav & my feelings right now. Our heartbeat, our son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi was born on May 14th. Having arrived early, our little miracle has since then been cared for by tireless nurses and doctors in the Neonatal ICU.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7497207522392273}
+{"content": "We sought to determine incidence of, prevalence of, and risk factors for sexual orientation-related physical assault in young men who have sex with men (MSM).\nWe completed a prospective open cohort study of young MSM in Vancouver, British Columbia, surveyed annually between 1995 and 2004. Correlates of sexual orientation-related physical assault before enrollment were identified with logistic regression. Risk factors for incident assaults were determined with Cox regression.\nAt enrollment, 84 (16%) of 521 MSM reported ever experiencing assault related to actual or perceived sexual orientation. Incidence was 2.3 per 100 person-years; cumulative incidence at 6-year follow-up was 10.8 per 100 person-years. Increased risk of incident sexual orientation-related physical assault was observed among MSM 23 years or younger (relative hazard=3.1; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.6, 5.8), Canadian Aboriginal people (relative hazard = 3.0; 95% CI=1.4, 6.2), and those who previously experienced such assault (relative hazard=2.5; 95% CI=1.3, 4.8).\nThese data underscore the need for increased public awareness, surveillance, and support to reduce assault against young MSM. Such efforts should be coordinated at the community level to ensure that social norms dictate that such acts are unacceptable.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.890820324420929}
+{"content": "This article highlights the importance of psychological and medical evaluations for asylum seekers in the United States, and identifies physicians and other healthcare professionals as uniquely situated for this work. This paper outlines the benefits and drawbacks to such evaluations and addresses their utility in immigration law, ultimately calling for increased clinician involvement in pro bono evaluations.\nIn recent years, the unique role of medical professionals in the asylum adjudication process has been thrown into sharp relief as asylum applications surge, with over one million pending cases backlogged in the U.S. asylum system as of August 2019. Medical evaluations dramatically increase the likelihood of an individual obtaining asylum. The author examines the role medical trainees play in this process.\nHow did we get here? Mara, now nearly 17-years-old, was born with a neurogenic bladder. Up until two years ago, she was a model patient. No one worried about her adherence with self-catheterization or medications. She was optimistic about her future, cared about her health, and we looked forward to her bright and open future. But now Mara says,\n“I don’t care.”\nEthiopian physicians, nurses, and midwives routinely encounter cultural challenges created by language barriers, an urban vs rural divide, and differences in education that impact the patient-provider relationship. Despite limitations in personnel and resources, these clinicians have devised approaches to overcome these barriers to best serve their patients.\n“Suffering” is a concept that is frequently invoked in discussions about medical decision-making in pediatrics. However, empirical accounts of how the term is used are lacking, creating confusion about the concept and leaving parents and providers unsure about the appropriate ways to account for it in pediatric decision-making. We conducted a qualitative content analysis of pediatric bioethics and clinical literature in selected journals from 2007 to 2017 to determine how authors define and operationalize the term when referring to issues in pediatric treatment.\nThe theme of the book tackles many ethical issues, including the abortion of fetuses with prenatal diagnosis of potential disabilities, and the litigious nature of our country; Charlotte, Willow’s mother, decides to sue Piper, her best friend, for medical malpractice to compensate for her daughter’s future healthcare needs.\nDoctors revise their diagnostic strategy to provide a timely and meaningful prognosis in accordance with parental goals. This narrative discusses issues of diagnostic uncertainty and the value of relying on clinical gestalt when trying to prioritize medical tests for a sick patient.\nCare providers of critically ill pediatric patients encounter ethically complex and morally distressing situations in their practice. This study sought to identify whether providers remark on ethical conflicts or note moral distress following recent in hospital pediatric death.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9689541459083557}
+{"content": "As well as our two main annual events take place during the year, namely the Behavioural Science Summit and the Behavioural Science Networking Night, the WBIT organizes events and projects aiming to promote and apply Behavioural Science both inside and outside Warwick University.\nEvents include talks about various topics (sustainability, wellbeing, and happiness, among others) by prominent names in academics, presenting their studies. We have regular sessions with experts from the private sector sharing their insights on how to apply behavioural science in the real world, along with tips on how to get into this competitive industry.\nResearch projects conducted by WBIT aim to investigate people’s behaviour and to induce behavioural changes by applying insights from Behavioural Science. WBIT’s projects are characterized by a collaborative approach that makes these accessible to everyone, including students new to research\nMerle van den Akker, Simon Myers, Lajos Kossuth, Alina Gutoreva\nPhD students in Behavioural Science and Psychology at the University of Warwick\nYou can watch the recording of the event here. Tuesday 17 th November 2020 @ 17:00 (UK time) Sarah Murray\nBehavioural Consulting Lead, Cowry Consulting.\nAzim Arsiwala\nChoice Architect, Cowry Consulting\nYou can watch the recording of the event here. Thursday 12th November 2020 @ 16:30 (UK time) Colin Strong\nHead of Behavioural Science at Ipsos", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7832204103469849}
+{"content": "The government is examining the South Korean model of encouraging electronic transactions to combat tax evasion, following a recommendation by the Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE).\nThe center?s study is expected to form the main pillar of the reformed tax system as it recommends the offer of incentives for electronic transactions.\nIn a period of deep recession, South Korea offered significant tax exemptions both to tradesmen and consumers for using plastic money, while rendering the use of cards for transactions above a certain amount compulsory.\nKEPE proposes the introduction of a tax discount or return for the purchases through credit or debit cards as an incentive. Alternatively, KEPE recommends the reduction of value-added tax for tradesmen as an incentive for electronic transactions.\nA recent report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) showed that Greece does not cash in about 30 percent of the VAT it should receive from taxpayers, while the equivalent average in the European Union amounts to just 12 percent. Greece has the second-worst record in this respect.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5810006856918335}
+{"content": "June 14, 2021\nThe Honorable Larry Hogan\nGovernor 100 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 21401\nDear Governor Hogan,\nYour decision to prematurely halt federally-funded unemployment benefits is concerning, and we strongly urge you to reconsider. These funds cost the State of Maryland absolutely nothing and offer essential support for residents struggling to make ends meet during COVID-19. While the American Rescue Plan extends these benefits to September 6th, your decision leaves a two-month gap that Baltimore families cannot bear.\nA commitment to equity is an essential aspect of leadership, especially during recovery efforts. Federal programs like unemployment benefits are intended to support vulnerable populations who are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. However, failing to apply a true equity lens ignores key racial and economic disparities and will likely worsen gaps that already exist.\nThis decision further overlooks the fact that Baltimore City’s unemployment rate is 31 percent higher than the State as a whole. There simply are not enough jobs available for out-of-work Baltimore residents. Consequently, not only will thousands in Baltimore be forced to seek work in hazardous environments that fail to offer living wages, but thousands more will continue enduring joblessness with a weakened safety net.\nLastly, everyone knows that increased consumer spending plays a major role in growing local economies. Hence, unemployment benefits are critical to preserving small businesses and returning Baltimore’s economy to pre-pandemic levels.\nThere is too much at stake to halt unemployment benefits for Marylanders, especially when this support does not cost the State a dime. Maryland leaders have a moral obligation to approach economic recovery efforts with an equity lens and protect families bracing ongoing economic uncertainty.\nSenate President Bill Ferguson understands the urgency of this matter, and we support his efforts to find a solution that works in the interests of all Marylanders – workers and employers alike.\nGovernor Hogan, please consider reversing your detrimental decision to halt federally-funded unemployment benefits. If you refuse to bear in mind the plight of everyday Baltimoreans, we\nmust call on the Maryland General Assembly to exercise their authority to restore access to these crucial federally-funded programs.\nYours in service,\nMayor Brandon M. Scott cc City Council President Nick J. Mosby Comptroller Bill Henry\nTiffany Robinson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Labor Bill Ferguson, President, Maryland Senate\nHelp us Continue to tell OUR Story and join the AFRO family as a member – subscribers are now members! Join here!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8937507271766663}
+{"content": "UPDATE 14th April – The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has provided updated advice regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine – which is the vaccine currently being distributed at all GP clinics including ours. This is due to rare but serious instances of blood clotting, please read the latest information on the vaccine and speak with your GP if you have any questions.\nYou may experience minor side effects after being vaccinated for COVID-19. These generally pass in a few days and don’t cause ongoing health complications.\nCommon reactions to vaccination include:\nPain, redness and/or swelling where you received the needle. Mild fever. Headache.\nSerious reactions such as allergic reactions are extremely rare. They typically occur within 15 minutes of receiving a vaccine. After you receive your vaccine, you should wait this amount of time before you leave to ensure your safety in case a reaction occurs.\nUse the COVID-19 vaccine side effects symptom checker if you have concerns about any symptoms after your vaccine. The checker is also available through the National Coronavirus Helpline, 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day.\nThe COVID-19 vaccine side effects symptom checker is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a medical professional for serious symptoms or emergencies.\nMore information: Department of Health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8579479455947876}
+{"content": "Authors\nAmmonia is the feedstock for nitrogen fertilizers and a potential carbon-free energy carrier, but the current production emits more CO\n2than any other chemical producing reaction in the world. The demand for decarbonizing the ammonia industry by using renewable energy has renewed research interests into catalyst development for effective N 2reduction under mild conditions, a grand scientific challenge. Conventional heterogeneous catalysts based on metallic Fe or Ru mediate dinitrogen dissociation and hydrogenation through a relatively energy-costing pathway. The ternary ruthenium complex hydrides Li 4RuH 6and Ba 2RuH 6reported in this work, on the other hand, represent an entirely new class of compound catalysts, which are composed of the electron- and H-rich [RuH 6] anionic centers for non-dissociative dinitrogen reduction, where hydridic H transports electron and proton between the centers, and the Li(Ba) cations for stabilizing N xH y(x: 0 to 2, y: 0 to 3) intermediates. The dynamic and synergistic involvement of all the components of the ternary complex hydrides facilitates a novel reaction mechanism with a narrow energy span and perfectly balanced kinetic barriers for the multi-step process, leading to ammonia production from N 2+H 2with superior kinetics under mild conditions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8472925424575806}
+{"content": "The aim of this research was to recover fractions enriched in protein content, phenolic acids, or feruloyl putrescines with in vitro anti-inflammatory activity from maize nixtamalization wastewater (nejayote) using ultrafiltration. Nejayote was centrifuged (N), acidified to pH 2 (N-pH2) and most of the phenolic compounds were extracted with ethyl acetate to leave an aqueous inferior phase (N-EtAce). The three streams (N, N-pH2 and N-EtAce) were submitted to an ultrafiltration process using, sequentially, 100 and 5 kDa membranes to recover the proteins or conjugates with potential anti-inflammatory activity. The N-EtAce fractions showed the lowest ferulic acid content, protein-phenolic aggregates and anti-inflammatory properties than the other fractions. Proteins with molecular weight lower than 13.4 kDa were found in the nejayote ultrafiltrates indicating the presence of peptides or small protein-phenolic aggregates that exhibited the highest inhibition of nitric oxide. These aggregates remained solubilized in the aqueous effluent, demonstrating the potential of nejayote in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications to enhance their phytochemical profile, anti-inflammatory activity and protein content.\nDi-feruloyl putrescines Ferulic acid Inflammation Nejayote Protein aggregates", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9446359276771545}
+{"content": "The MAPK-interacting kinase 1 (MKNK1) is localized downstream of the RAS/RAF/ERK and the MAP3K1/MKK/p38 signaling pathway. Through phosphorylation, MKNK1 regulates the function of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E, a key player in translational control, whose expression is often upregulated in metastatic colorectal cancer patients (mCRC). Preclinical data suggest that MKNK1 increases angiogenesis by upregulating angiogenic factors. MKNK1 polymorphism rs8602 might serve as a predictive marker in KRAS wild-type mCRC patients treated with FOLFIRI/Bev in the first-line setting. Additionally, MKNK1 might be a promising target for drug development. Expression of MKNK1 is associated with increased glioma grade and correlated with the mesenchymal GSC marker, CD44, and coexpression of MKNK1 and CD44 predicts poor survival in glioblastoma multiforme.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9994139671325684}
+{"content": "Cost to Patient varies widely by condition being treated\nA doctor’s prescription is often based on the patient starting on a low dose and increasing dose until an optimal outcome is achieved. The effective dosage a patient achieves can vary significantly by patient, but also varies significantly by the condition being treated. It is important to note that not all patients see benefits from medicinal cannabis treatments.\nLegal medicinal cannabis products are manufactured with very specific dosages of the active ingredient (usually THC or CBD). For example, a product may contain 10 mg of cannabinoids per mL, in a 50mL bottle of oil, summing to 500mg of active ingredient per bottle. The costs of the product are typically tied to the amount of this active ingredient it contains.\nWe also note the unique challenge for patients who require high dosages. The most commonly example being patients with epilepsy who may only see a positive response to treatment with high doses of CBD, leading to costs in the thousands of dollars per month.\nGenerally, CBD purified products are more expensive compared with THC based products. The reason for this is that CBD pure isolates are required to undertake numerous purification processes. This purification process of removing the THC is costly.\nLegislation varies with respect to traceable THC when driving and impairment. This should be discussed with your prescribing doctor who can advise how the law relates to you and the country you live in.\nPlease refer to services and products", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.888579249382019}
+{"content": "The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $64.7 million in funding for projects focused on producing cost-effective, low-carbon biofuels.\nThe investments are expected to advance technologies to create replacements for petroleum fuels used in heavy-duty forms of transportation, such as ships and airplanes, and accelerate the United States’ path to a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.\n‘Decarbonising transportation – particularly planes and ships that are difficult to electrify – is an essential part of the path to a net-zero carbon future,’ said Secretary of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm. ‘These investments mobilise industries to join this effort, which will create new, good-paying jobs across the biofuels, chemical, and agricultural supply chains and boost economic activity in rural economies.’\nA total of 22 projects will receive DOE funding. These investments are administered by DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), which is focused on developing technologies that convert domestic biomass and other waste resources into low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.\nIn recent weeks the DOE has announced funding for several projects aimed at reducing emissions in the shipping sector, among others. In August, the department announced nearly $34 million in funding for 11 projects that will develop biomass resources to convert to low-carbon fuel for planes and ships. This was followed by a further $24 million in funding for nine research projects to explore and develop new methods of capturing and storing carbon from the air.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6532970666885376}
+{"content": "5-10 grams of BCAAs\n1 gram of lysine\nBefore and after workouts, along with your pre-and post-workout protein shakes.\nBCAAs will jumpstart protein synthesis when combined with 20 grams of whey or egg. If doing a plant source protein, then opt for at least 40 grams.\nLysine is critical for calcium absorption, carnitine production, immune support and muscle building.\nSource:\nStoppani, Jim. \"Stack attack BCAAs + Lysine. \" Flex. 26.5 (July 2008): 82(1).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6806713342666626}
+{"content": "Description\nSunshine Nutrition€™s Curcumin is formulated with patented and clinically studied Curcumin C3 Complex® obtained from the dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa (Turmeric). It is standardized to 95% Curcuminoids, including curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, & bisdemethoxycurcumin, and has been proven to be therapeutically beneficial in supporting joint, cognitive, and immune health. It functions as a potent antioxidant that protects cells and tissues by fighting free radicals.\nNot all turmeric supplements are created equal €“ Sunshine Nutrition€™s Curcumin has greater bio-availability and is easily absorbed by the body making it more effective.\nSUGGESTED USE:\nAs a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by the healthcare practitioner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.68855220079422}
+{"content": "The evolving threat of the False Claims Act requires contractors to better understand the dynamic environment in which they operate. Laws change, interpretations change, targets change…but the False Claims Act stands resolute as a deterrent and tool to combat contractor “fraud” – whether justified or not. This course highlights the shifting world of the False Claims Act and provide knowledge and practices intended to prepare contractors to protect themselves from compliance mishaps, government investigations, and whistleblower complaints.\n9.23.2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8936494588851929}
+{"content": "smarttalkhr blogsee all articles about outplacement.\nOutplacement is the support service provided by responsible organizations, keen to support individuals who are exiting the business involuntarily, to help them transition to new careers. Following a layoff or workforce restructuring, outplacement services are provided at no cost to employees and through these services, an individual can receive a freshly written, targeted and optimized resume and social profile, personalized career coaching and access to highly targeted job leads. In addition to helping employees land their next role, offering outplacement support can help organizations reduce costs, protect their employer brand, retain employees and drive productivity among remaining staff, along with other benefits.\nBy partnering with Randstad RiseSmart, organizations can offer employees who must leave an organization access to coaching, resume and job concierge services, and access to online resources, to help them successfully navigate to the next opportunity, whether it is a new job, contract work, entrepreneurship, volunteer work or creative retirement. Learn how compassionate outplacement can strengthen your employer brand and help your organization maintain the morale and productivity of remaining employees, among other benefits, along with actionable tips to drive outplacement effectiveness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.972306489944458}
+{"content": "Business DescriptionSevere back pain, can originate in any area of your back, neck or hips for a variety of reasons. That’s why you must get a reliable diagnosis from an experienced doctor. Only after determining the right cause of your pain can you be effectively treated. Some of the typical causes of back pain include:\n- A muscle or ligament strain\n- Poor sleeping habits\n- Aging that leads to degeneration of the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments\n- Thinning bones, often caused by osteoporosis\n- Bulging or herniated discs, an ailment that requires chronic back pain treatment\n- Infections of your kidneys or bladder\n- Pelvic inflammatory disease\n- Scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves abnormally\nYou may be at a greater risk of developing mid-back pain if you fall into certain categories, some of which are in your control and some aren’t. Your risk increases if you:\n- Work at a job requiring heavy lifting or long periods of sitting\n- Are obese or overweight\n- Are advanced in years\n- Are pregnant\n- Don’t participate in physical fitness exercises\n- Smoke cigarettes\nNo Review.\nPlease login to add your review.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8047864437103271}
+{"content": "As more people in Singapore plug into the eco-conscious lifestyle, fledgling start-ups ranging from clothing thrift shops to \"zero-waste\" stores have popped up across the country.\nBut owners of these small businesses face a growing challenge of balancing the need to stay financially afloat with the ethical dilemma of not encouraging over-consumption.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9104406237602234}
+{"content": "It’s the day to day life experiences that endear us to our pets and them to us. Learning about these details nourishes loving and respectful relationships. Here are two situations where I provide additional insight for inquiring pet parents: How is my pet adjusting to our home? Is she happy? How is my pet adjusting to our home? Is she happy? I communicated with a dog named Rosie, a three-year-old Papillion mixed breed. She had been in her new home for only two weeks when we had our initial communication. I was grateful that Rosie’s person, Jane, sent me a follow-up email three months later recounting details revealed during the session as well as subsequent confirmations. During the session, Rosie conveyed her emotions along with her activity preferences and interest in a particular neighborhood dog. She indicated that she felt a little sad and a bit insecure because she still felt a connection with her prior family. Rosie felt more relaxed after I let her know this would be her forever home and family. Now Jane recognizes Rosie’s insecurities, which is why she likes to be on someone’s lap and likes to sleep with them at night. By using flower essences and good old human love, the family is helping Rosie feel more secure. When we communicated, Rosie indicated that she loved to play and go for walks. During her neighborhood walks, Rosie took a liking to a blind dog named Keto and wondered what was wrong with him. I told Rosie that Keto could not see. Rosie and Keto have become fast friends, and Rosie is the only dog that Keto responds to. Jane said, “When Rosie sees Keto come out of his house with his humans, Rosie’s tail is already wagging, she’s pulling on her leash and is ready to greet him. Our family and our neighbors just love their enthusiasm, and we all enjoy walking together.” Why is my dog digging holes in our yard? Why is my dog digging holes in our yard? George is a two-year-old Great Dane. He was incessantly digging holes in Darlene’s yard. During our communication, I learned that digging was George’s idea of exercise. I received an intuitive message that consistent walking would be a good solution. Darlene admitted that with her family’s hectic schedule, George was not receiving consistent walks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7561335563659668}
+{"content": "1-30 of 988 products\nMost homes are wired with both 15-amp and 20-amp receptacles. 15-amp outlets have a u-shaped grounding hole and two slots. 20-amp receptacles have a horizontal slot that branches off from the vertical slots. 20-amp outlets work with appliances, such as microwaves, and must operate on a 20-amp circuit.\nSome duplex outlets allow for back wiring instead of side wiring because it is generally a much simpler process. However, back wiring is not as secure as a side wiring connection. We recommend installing a duplex receptacle with both type of connectors.\nThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that unobscured outlets must measure between 15 inches and 48 inches from the floor.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9912551045417786}
+{"content": "If you're in the process of purchasing your first home, chances are you feel a little unsure about how to go about it. You'll probably seek the advice\nCredit scores are considered a fundamental measure to determine an individual’s capability to handle financial obligations. It has an impact on\nA loan is a borrowed amount of funds within a repayment agreement. This means paying back the amount based on the interest rate, the total amount of\nBuying your first home is a big decision, often as stressful as it is exciting. It's important be patient, and move through the process methodically.\nJust six months prior, mortgage rates stood at above 5%, with no sign of easing. They persisted there for several weeks. Homebuyers were feeling\nWhile the late 2017 Congressional tax overhaul makes filing simpler for many Americans, it also limits some deductions related to homeownership.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.779843807220459}
+{"content": "Date Published: June 18, 2018 Publisher: Public Library of Science Author(s): Yuji Sakai, Atsushi Mochizuki, Kazuhisa Kinoshita, Tatsuya Hirano, Masashi Tachikawa, Alexandre V. Morozov Abstract: The mechanistic details underlying the assembly of rod-shaped chromosomes during mitosis and how they segregate from each other to act as individually mobile units remain largely unknown. Here, we construct a coarse-grained physical model of chromosomal DNA and condensins, a class of large protein complexes that plays key roles in these processes. We assume that condensins have two molecular activities: consecutive loop formation in DNA and inter-condensin attractions. Our simulation demonstrates that both of these activities and their balancing acts are essential for the efficient shaping and segregation of mitotic chromosomes. Our results also demonstrate that the shaping and segregation processes are strongly correlated, implying their mechanistic coupling during mitotic chromosome assembly. Our results highlight the functional importance of inter-condensin attractions in chromosome shaping and segregation. Partial Text: The assembly of rod-shaped chromosomes is one of the most dramatic events occurring during the eukaryotic cell cycle. Upon entry into mitosis, the mass of chromatin distributed within the interphase nucleus is converted into a discrete set of rod-shaped chromosomes. This process, commonly referred to as mitotic chromosome condensation, helps to relieve the entanglements created between duplicated sister chromatids and between different chromosomes, thereby ensuring the equal segregation of genetic information into daughter cells. Despite the long history of chromosome research, the mechanistic details of how such rod-shaped chromosomes might be assembled from long DNA molecules and a myriad of associated proteins remain a substantial mystery [1, 2].\nIn the current study, we modeled the action of condensins in chromosome shaping and segregation, based on the assumption that they have two molecular activities: chromatin loop formation and inter-condensin attractions [5]. The former function is modeled as the loop-holding force Floop and the latter is modeled as the attraction force Fcond with the threshold distance Δ. We calculated the asphericity and segregation speed as the order parameters for chromosome shaping and segregation, respectively, and show that both strongly depend on the parameters of the presumed condensin activities. It is noteworthy that although both loop formation and inter-condensin attractions occur locally, they can make discrete contributions to the global conformational changes of chromosomes. Our results also demonstrate that the asphericity (i.e., rod-shaping) and segregation speed have a strong positive correlation, implying that the shaping and segregation of mitotic chromosomes might be controlled by a common underlying mechanism. This correlation greatly extends the interpretation of our recent result showing that elongation and compaction increase the segregation speed of entangled polymers [20].\nSource:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7234570980072021}
+{"content": "Residents of residential aged care are at increased risk of COVID-19 infection and are more vulnerable to serious complications if they do become infected.\nStaff and visitors who have travelled overseas or who have had contact with a confirmed case must not attend the facility for 14 days from the time they returned from overseas or last had contact with a case.\nPoster for aged care facilities\nAdditional community resources are available in English and other languages.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9617113471031189}
+{"content": "As that chart shows, the REIT has woefully underperformed the\nS&P 500 over the last five years.\nOne factor weighing on Piedmont has been the pandemic's impact on office usage. While the REIT collected nearly all the rent it billed in 2020 and has seen strong demand for its space, as evidenced by new and renewal lease activity, shares of office REITs have declined due to an uncertain future for office demand. Many companies plan to allow for increased remote and hybrid work in the future. Further, new COVID-19 variants have forced companies to push back their return to office plans.\nHowever, the pandemic isn't the only factor weighing on Piedmont's stock in recent years. Demand for office space in the Northeast had been under pressure well before the pandemic. More and more companies are relocating and expanding into the Sun Belt region due to its better business climate.\nThat led Piedmont to make a move of its own, rotating capital out of Northeastern markets into the Sun Belt region. Since 2019, the REIT has sold more than $1.1 billion of office assets in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, and New Jersey, using nearly $750 million of that capital to increase its exposure to Atlanta, Dallas, and Orlando. Before that, it exited the Phoenix, Detroit, Nashville, Tennessee, and South Florida markets, using the proceeds to reduce debt, repurchase shares, and fund investment opportunities in its core markets.\nThe company's capital recycling strategy has had some impact on FFO-per-share growth. Overall, core FFO has increased from $1.67 per share in 2016 to $1.89 per share in 2020, or only about 12% over the last few years. That growth is primarily due to its share repurchase program, as it has retired about 14% of its outstanding shares over the past five years.\nWhile Piedmont’s FFO has grown in recent years, it hasn't increased its dividend since 2014, keeping it flat at $0.21 per share. However, it did declare a $0.50 per share special dividend in 2017 after realizing a gain from selling assets that year.\nWhile the company hasn't grown its dividend in years, it still offers a compelling payout. The dividend yield has averaged around 4.5%, well above the REIT sector's sub-3% yield.\nThe bottom line on Piedmont Office Realty Trust\nPiedmont has been steadily moving its portfolio toward the Southeast, where demand for office space is growing faster than in the Northeast. That rotation, along with pandemic-related uncertainty, has weighed on its share price in recent years. However, Piedmont believes this strategy will create more value for its investors over the long run. That upside potential makes it an interesting office REIT, especially for those seeking a high-yielding income stream.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9653337001800537}
+{"content": "abstract Background:\nThere are many clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). They differ by region, considering local health care systems, along with cultural and economic factors. Currently, there are conflicting CPG recommendations across the various publications, which makes it difficult for clinicians to fully understand the optimal treatment decisions for knee OA management.\nPurpose:\nTo summarize the current published CPG recommendations for the role of injections in the nonoperative management of knee OA, specifically with the use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (IA-HA), intra-articular corticosteroids (IA-CS), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).\nStudy Design:\nSystematic review.\nMethods:\nA comprehensive search identified all nonoperative knee OA CPGs within the ECRI (formerly Emergency Care Research Institute) Guidelines Trust database, the Guidelines International Network database, Google Scholar, and the Trip (formerly Turning Research Into Practice) database. Guideline recommendations were categorized into strong, conditional, or uncertain recommendations for or against the use of IA-HA, IA-CS, or PRP. Guideline recommendations were summarized and depicted graphically to identify trends in recommendations over time.\nResults:\nThe search strategy identified 27 CPGs that provided recommendations. There were 20 recommendations in favor of IA-HA use, 21 recommendations in favor of IA-CS use, and 9 recommendations that were uncertain or unable to make a formal recommendation for or against PRP use based on current evidence. Most recommendations considered IA-HA and IA-CS use for symptom relief when other nonoperative options are ineffective. IA-CS were noted to provide fast and short-acting symptom relief for acute episodes of disease exacerbation, while IA-HA may demonstrate a relatively delayed but prolonged effect in comparison. The CPGs concluded that PRP recommendations currently lack evidence to definitively recommend for or against use.\nConclusion:\nAvailable CPGs provide recommendations on injectables for knee OA treatment. General guidance from a global perspective concluded that IA-CS and IA-HA are favored for different needed responses and can be utilized within the knee OA treatment paradigm, while PRP currently has insufficient evidence to make a conclusive recommendation for or against its use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7312866449356079}
+{"content": "Oral health disparities in the Latino community are often linked to lifestyle, socio-economic position, and structural barriers in healthcare systems. However, it is increasingly recognized that individuals rely on professional and informal social networks to understand and address their health problems. Social norms inherent within these networks can shape oral health-related decision-making. Network members can offer support, recommend or provide services, influence health behaviors, and encourage or discourage adherence to treatment regimes. To address this gap in knowledge, Dr. Gerardo Maupomé examines the link between oral health disparities and social networks.\nBuilding on prior and formative research, Dr. Maupomé and colleagues are using network methods to gain an insight into the complex and dynamic mechanisms underlying oral health disparities. First, they identify customs, attitudes, and behaviors around dental care and oral health. Second, they apply this information to characterize the relationships between the diverse strands of interpersonal networks and behaviors. The research will produce innovative methodological knowledge about quantifying how personal networks change over time, and how such evolution support or undermine positive oral health traits in an at-risk population. The ultimate goal is to devise actionable strategies and identify entry points into networks that lead to positive changes.\nDr. Maupomé’s work to reduce disparities in oral health is another example of how IUPUI faculty are TRANSLATING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.882135808467865}
+{"content": "West Virginia and the Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) have a benchmark goal to reduce fatalities by 50% and serious injuries by 66% before 2030. To achieve this goal, RIC retained B&N to perform road safety audits (RSAs) that identify, prioritize and implement safety infrastructure improvements to progress toward these benchmarks.\nRIC analyzed areas with historically high or severe crash frequencies to create a list of 50 locations to evaluate and prioritize safety improvements. Additional locations were included in the list based on public safety concerns. B&N refined and prioritized locations on this list using the Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO) factor, which weights every crash based on the severity and the equivalent property damage-only crash cost.\nThe following locations were prioritized for further study based on the EPDO factor and feedback from stakeholders. Through B&N’s scoping process, the team was able to complete an additional fifth safety study within the established budget.\nB&N conducted safety studies and field reviews at each location, analyzed crash patterns and developed collision diagrams to determine the root cause of the crashes. Additional analyses for certain sites included Highway Safety Manual (HSM), benefit-to-cost ratio and capacity.\nTwo virtual stakeholder meetings were held to discuss the perceived concerns at the project location and review options for improvement. The stakeholders present included RIC, West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), respective local jurisdictions and West Virginia Connecting Communities, which advocates for bicycling and walking alternatives.\nAll results and recommendations were packaged into a report for RIC and its stakeholders. The study recommendations are in RIC’s 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7524017095565796}
+{"content": "Multigenerational living is a hot topic in every corner of the world. This solution is particularly familiar in Japan, whose status as the world’s oldest population (with over 25% of residents aged over 65) brings with it a higher demand for informal caregiving and an increased desire for sharing homes to combat social isolation. Design studio Nendo has delivered a private house in a quiet neighbourhood of Tokyo for three generations of the same family; an older couple – and their eight cats – on the ground floor, and a younger couple with their child on the second and third floors.\nNendo has reinvented the humble staircase to both physically and visually keep the two family units connected while allowing each its privacy. Penetrating diagonally through the otherwise static cube, the enormous faux-staircase is a performative gesture that flows through each area of the house opening internal sightlines.\nActing as a dividing wall – or, in some places, display shelving for potted plants – the concrete stair hides functional elements such as bathrooms, and the more practical staircase, within a steel frame. As well as uniting the interior, the intervention extends beyond the boundaries of the house, sweeping from the rooflight through the building to the garden outside, taking a journey through the house to connect the sky to the city environment outside the boundary walls.\nInternally, the architecture is minimal and controlled, with white walls and dark wood-panelled flooring throughout. Integrated shelving hides the remnants of everyday life and black furniture provides a colour contrast to standout as a mobile element. The spatial layout allows the older couple to move freely between the house and the garden, with the fully-glazed façade blurring the division between inside and out. Closed to the main street, this openness to the private garden connects each layer of the house – and the family – to the natural environment.\nPhotos | Takumi Ota", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7774688005447388}
+{"content": "Speaker: Rob Bruant Topic: ESG Reporting in the Oil and Gas Sector - A Permian Basin Water Management PerspectiveDate: Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at 11:30 AMLocation: Brookhaven Campus - Dallas College, Building H Room 125 Cost: $25 if SPE member paying electronically in advance, all others $30\nhttp://www.spedallas.org/ Please remember to bring your computer generated receipt to show that you have paid by credit card.\nAbstract\nEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors include a host of issues not treated as part of conventional accounting or financial analysis but represent material contributions to present and future enterprise value. First described in the seminal 2005 report Who Cares Wins, the consideration of ESG criteria was deemed both good business practice and a means to improve societal benefit. Numerous studies since support that how companies address ESG factors serves as a useful indicator of management quality and overall risk, both contributing factors to firm success and long-term value.\nDespite growing recognition and utilization of ESG factors to establish firm value and drive investment decisions, significant discrepancy and disagreement persist on consistently defining, capturing, and applying ESG-associated metrics. Much of the current complexity and uncertainty regarding ESG interpretation, and relationship to both financial performance and firm sustainability, stems from the befuddling characteristics of corporate reporting, including:\nTo better understand and address the quality, consistency, and completeness of ESG reporting within the Oil and Gas sector, B3 evaluated the 50 largest water disposers in the Permian Basin regarding water-related Environmental (i.e., E of ESG) metrics. Of these companies, only one-third provide organization-aggregated water management performance metrics, generally in the form of Corporate Sustainability Reports. Additionally, less than one-tenth of firms report data in a manner aligned with any one of the leading sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, GRI, SASB, IPIECA, SDG). And none of the companies provide geographic specificity to their disclosures. As a result, only cursory peer-to-peer assessment and benchmarking could be performed. However, a significant opportunity was realized to both augment and validate current environmental disclosures by aggregating and integrating additional publicly available data. We show how this combination provides a more comprehensive and complete water management picture, both within and between companies, to assess environmental impact and contribution to overall enterprise value.\nBiography\nRob Bruant is Director of Product for B3 Insight, a technology firm specializing in the collection, aggregation, analysis, and dissemination of water use data, with an emphasis on extractive industries. Previously, Rob served in various roles for BP and Pioneer Natural Resources, including Subsurface Manager, Reservoir Engineer, and Petroleum Systems Analyst. Rob also held positions of Instructor and Research Associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University, focusing on carbon sequestration and groundwater remediation.Rob holds a B.A. in Geosciences from Franklin and Marshall College, a Ph.D. in Hydrology from the University of Arizona, and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. He is Membership Chairperson for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS) Technical Section, Vice-Chairperson for the Texas Water and Energy Institute Advisory Board, and a member of the Produced Water Society Board of Directors. He is the recipient of SPE's Outstanding Technical Editor, Regional Service, Regional HSSE, and Section Service awards. Rob is a licensed Professional Geoscientist, Professional Hydrologist (Ground Water and Water Quality), and Certified Petroleum Engineer.\nAlex Shih\n(972) 969-5658\nalex.shih@pxd.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7525463104248047}
+{"content": "BDO Foundation recently aided communities affected by heavy rains brought on by Typhoon Fabian and the southwest monsoon, as part of its disaster response advocacy.\nThe foundation, which was supported by the parish churches of St. John the Baptist and St. Michael, helped approximately 5,000 households in 9 barangays in Calumpit, Bulacan, and Masantol, Pampanga. Relief kits comprising food, rice, and drinking water were delivered to catastrophe victims by local officials and volunteers headed by parish priests Fr. Ventura Galman and Fr. Roland Moraleja.\nBDO branches also supported the corporate citizenship project. Emelita Crisostomo of BDO Waltermart-Malolos and Rowena Evaristo of BDO Pampanga San Fernando-MacArthur Highway assisted the foundation in coordinating the distribution of relief materials.\nBDO Foundation, BDO Unibank’s corporate social responsibility arm, organizes relief efforts for Filipinos who have been devastated by natural catastrophes or armed conflict. The charity pursues long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in disaster-affected communities as a follow-up to its relief efforts.\nFabian, the sixth typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, intensified the southwest monsoon, or habagat, bringing heavy rain and severe flooding to areas of Luzon and the Visayas. Many individuals in flood-affected areas were forced to flee their homes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5354445576667786}
+{"content": "The HOTBIN Weekender, Ed. 2 On this week's HOTBIN Weekender we are including a good mix of news, and tips for the season. I hope you find this week's selection of interest and value. Feel free to let us know what topics you would like to see in future editions. Until then, enjoy your week-end!\nA Few Reasons Why Fall is the Season for Planting\nAutumn gardening chores often involve getting your garden ready for winter and raking off fallen leaves. However, if you're only focused on leaf-removal, you will miss a perfect planting opportunity. >>\nGardeners' World Magazine found HOTBIN to be ideal for small spaces, fast and generating little mess. In a nutshell, they found HOTBIN to be the fastest to compost, compact and clean to operate. >>\nHOTBIN is made from ARPRO® Expanded Polypropylene also known as “EPP”\nCommon Backyard Compost Problems\nRead more\nComposting in Urban Setting.Can I compost with snow in the ground? Do I have enough waste? Can I control pests? Can I truly aspire to live a healthy life by recycling waste and composting at home? Our audience is growing and adding this article from early this year serve as a refresher for all, as it addresses most of our concerns related to composting at home. I hope you enjoy it. >>Read complete article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6219178438186646}
+{"content": "This paper discusses the synthesis of boron substituted carbon (B/C) materials by pyrolysis of two organic and polymeric precursors, which are prepared by chloroboration of phenylene acetylene and phenyl diacetylene, respectively. Some of the resulting B/C materials were evaluated in hydrogen physisorption from ambient to low temperatures under various hydrogen pressures. Evidently, through the precursor design it is possible to transform some B atoms in the precursor into B/C material by pyrolysis. Despite the dense structure (without significant porosity by SEM and BET), the B/C material with 1.6 wt% B content shows hydrogen adsorption 0.7 and 2.15 wt% at 25 and -78°C, respectively, under 1300 psi hydrogen pressure. The adsorption-desorption cycles were repeated many times without any detectable change. Apparently, the empty p-orbital in the substituted B atom increases the binding energy of hydrogen to the B/C surface of graphitic platelet, which is reversible by pressure and ambient temperature. copyright The Electrochemical Society.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7036751508712769}
+{"content": "Blood donors are allowed to go outside during the ongoing social distancing period in Ho Chi Minh City, as blood donation remains an important activity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.\nAccording to vice-chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc, humanitarian blood donation must always be carried out.\n“The sick really need blood, especially the rarer types, during this difficult time,” the official stated.\nVice-chairman Duc, along with leaders of some departments and 80 volunteers with type-O blood, participated in a blood donation campaign on August 4.\nOn the Facebook pages of voluntary blood donation groups in Ho Chi Minh City, people have been posting a lot of updates on their urgent need for blood to save their loved ones.\nThe southern city currently follows strict social distancing measures under the prime minister’s Directive No. 16, which requires all residents to stay home unless they have an appropriate reason.\nBlood donation is an acceptable reason, but donors need to present certain documents to on-duty officers at local COVID-19 checkpoints.\nDr. Phu Chi Dung, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Blood Transfusion Hematology Hospital, stated that residents will receive a text message after signing up for blood donation at the infirmary.\nThe message, which states a specific appointment, can be presented to law enforcement officers upon their request.\nAfter the donation process is finished, donors are provided with a certificate, which they can present to officers on their way home, Dr. Dung elaborated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8354512453079224}
+{"content": "Consumer Communications\nIndia’s steady economic growth is transforming us into a consumer society. Thanks to average GDP growth of over 6 per cent through the last decade, we have enjoyed rising incomes across socio-economic strata. This shift is driven by a significant rise in household wealth, buoyed by the appreciation of gold, land and stocks. With higher disposable incomes complemented by a cultural shift, conspicuous consumption no longer remains taboo.\nThe growth isn’t limited to urban spaces; as governments focus on improving social indicators, a digital revolution that aims to bring broadband connectivity to 300,000 villages is in the works. As the logistics for farm produce improve, rural India is set to become a cradle for marketers to expand their reach and influence.\nAt Adfactors PR, The Consumer Communications Practice serves a range of brands across the FMCG, e-commerce, consumer durables, retail and services spectrum. We serve some of the biggest names like Johnson & Johnson (consumer division), Kelloggs’s, Hershey’s, Mother Dairy, Bata, Snapdeal, and Kalyan Jewellers among others.\nLavang Khare Senior Vice President\nA seasoned communications professional, Lavang Khare has over two decades of experience in corporate communications, marketing communications, public relations, public affairs, crisis, and issues management. Lavang has counseled clients and as a trusted advisor, built and nurtured client relationships, and mentored teams that champion creativity. She works with clients closely to formulate integrated communication strategies and impactful campaigns. At Adfactors PR, Lavang leads dynamic and fast-paced verticals like consumer, luxury, lifestyle and hospitality.\nPrashant Iyer Senior Vice President\nPrashant is a global marketing and communications leader with over two decades of experience. A strong advocate for creativity in public relations, he has led several groundbreaking campaigns across sectors that have been instrumental in accelerating business value and redefining reputation charters. His innate passion for technology and its impact on society has allowed him to work with some of the leaders in the field in areas such as B2B Content, Thought Leadership and Account-Based Marketing.\nHow we can help\nAdfactors PR builds innovative communication programmes for our clients powered by an integrated approach to communications. With a robust foundation of research and analytics, unmatched outreach capability spanning every district of India, creative and experienced design competence, and a sharp sense of the news, we nurture our clients’ growth through our expansive PR services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9190006256103516}
+{"content": "Lateral Easement for Public Access As a Condition for Building Permit\nIn Nollan v. California Coastal Comm'n (1987) 483 U.S. 825, 834, 97 L. Ed. 2d 677, 107 S. Ct. 3141, the California Coastal Commission required residential property owners to grant a lateral easement for public access across the seaside of their beachfront property as a condition for approval of a building permit to construct a larger beach house. (Nollan, supra, 483 U.S. at p. 828.)\nIn Dolan v. City of Tigard (1994), the City of Tigard, Oregon, required the plaintiff to dedicate a portion of her property to public use as a pedestrian and bicycle pathway as a condition for granting a building permit allowing her to expand her business. (Dolan, supra, 512 U.S. at pp. 377-380.)\nIn each instance, local government conditioned the approval and issuance of a development permit on a land-use restriction, dedication, or exaction that would have amounted to the uncompensated requisition of private property for public use, but for the claim that the conditions were justified by the ultimate police power to deny a permit altogether. (See Ehrlich, supra, 12 Cal. 4th at p. 868.)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5104418992996216}
+{"content": "Solutions from Cognitive Psychology to the Rescue\nMiller was a key founder of what would later become known as the cognitive revolution, and he had a unique idea of what, exactly, marks a revolution. He said that knowledge about psychological science has the power to change people’s conceptions about themselves, and what they are capable of—and that, according to Miller, is what really constitutes a revolution (Miller, 1969). This notion is exactly in line with what Walton & Wilson (2018) aim to do with what they termed “wise interventions.” This framework aims to alter views about the self, a situation, or a concept to create a new, healthy cycle which promotes well-being in some way. These interventions alter the pre-existing meanings people have drawn about the self or some thing in specific and precise ways, and are often done through exercises which are brief but impactful. The wise intervention framework offers social scientists a simple but potentially powerful, evidence-based approach to helping the public with a variety of ways to reduce stress, increase motivation, and promote well-being. These interventions are often more successful because they are “wise” to the intended audience and their surrounding context, curated with those crucial pieces in mind.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9860632419586182}
+{"content": "The Mass. Caregiving Initiative will host speakers from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, SecureSeniorConnections, Greater Springfield Senior Services, Babson, and AARP MA as we explore the downstream health consequences of social isolation and how the innovation ecosystem is responding to address this long-standing crisis. Isolation among older adults in the United States was identified as a looming public health crisis before “social distancing” was ever part of the public vernacular. In recent years there has been stronger and stronger evidence drawing a connection between isolation in the 50+ population and all-cause mortality, increased risk of dementia, and increased risk of heart disease. Tackling a challenge of this magnitude necessitates a broadened definition of innovation – to include innovators in technology, public policy, community support, and healthcare who can address the unique factors that contribute to isolation in this age group.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7828738689422607}
+{"content": "Within tissues, dendritic cells constitute a complex cell population composed of distinct subsets that can exhibit different activation states and functions. How tissue-specific cues orchestrate dendritic cell diversification remains elusive. In the first part of my seminar, I will discuss unpublished results showing that, by reaching distinct sub-tissular niches within the gut, dendritic cells can exist as immature and mature cells, revealing a novel mechanism of dendritic cell functional diversification. In the second part of my seminar, I will present data highlighting the essential role of macrophages in protecting colonic epithelial cells from being poisoned by fungi toxins. I will discuss the implications of these findings on colon inflammation and cancer.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999846816062927}
+{"content": "Impact of Employee Health on Business Success\nDr. Bill Lloyd, MD FACS, Health Director, Advance Markets, Transamerica\nSeptember 30, 2021\nA healthy, resilient workforce is often described as a company’s most valuable asset, yet many employers witness the deterioration of this asset while shouldering the aggregate economic burden of employee illnesses. Whether calculated in the form of absenteeism, excess employee turnover, workflow disruption, lost productivity, increased health insurance premiums, or the enduring impact of permanent disabilities — all are significant threats to profitability. This presentation explores how corporate status and employee health are inextricably bound and emphasizes proactive measures business owners can take to ease employee health expense challenges. Beyond reducing expenditures, we’ll discuss comprehensive wellness strategies to moderate total healthcare costs while significantly boosting productivity, employee satisfaction, and business profitability — regardless of the size of the workforce.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998260140419006}
+{"content": "Cooling Season With the unit running, check and record the following: Record this data on an “operator’s maintenance log” like the one shown in Table 20, p. 69. If the operating pressures indicate a refrigerant shortage, measure the system superheat. For guidelines, refer to the “Compressor Start-Up” section. Important: Do not release refrigerant to the atmosphere! If adding or removing refrigerant is required, the service technician must comply with all federal, state and local laws. Refer to general service bulletin MSCU-SB-1 (latest edition). Heating Season Coil Cleaning Regular coil maintenance, including annual cleaning enhances the unit’s operating efficiency by minimizing the following: Hail Guard Removal Microchannel (MCHE) Coils ! NOTICE Coil Damage! Failure to follow instructions below could result in coil damage. DO NOT use any detergents with microchannel condenser coils. Use pressurized water or air ONLY, with pressure no greater than 600psi. The recommended cleaning method for microchannel condenser coils is pressurized water or air with a nonpinpoint nozzle and an ECU of at least 180 with pressure no greater than 600 psi. To minimize the risk of coil damage, approach the cleaning of the coil with the pressure washer aimed perpendicular to the face of the coil during cleaning. Round Tube Plate Fin (RTPF) Coils To clean refrigerant coils, use a soft brush and a sprayer (either a garden pump-up type or a high-pressure sprayer). A high-quality detergent is also required; suggested brands include “SPREX A.C.”, “OAKITE 161”, “OAKITE 166” and “COILOX”. If the detergent selected is strongly alkaline (ph value exceeds 8.5), add an inhibitor. ! WARNING Hazardous Chemicals! Failure to follow all safety instructions below could result in death or serious injury. Coil cleaning agents can be either acidic or highly alkaline and can burn severely if contact with skin occurs. Handle chemical carefully and avoid contact with skin. ALWAYS wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including goggles or face shield, chemical resistant gloves, boots, apron or suit as required. For personal safety refer to the cleaning agent manufacturer’s Materials Safety Data Sheet and follow all recomme Safe Handling Practices:\nSource: Trane", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.562294065952301}
+{"content": "What Is the Dalian Commodities Exchange?\nThe Dalian Commodities Exchange (DCE) is located in Dalian, China, and trades futures contracts on a wide variety of commodities. The exchange is among the largest exchanges for agricultural futures in the world.\nKey Takeaways The Dalian Commodities Exchange (DCE) is a commodities and derivatives exchange located in mainland China. The exchange lists futures and spot contracts on a variety of agricultural commodities such as soybeans, soy meal, and palm oil. Founded in 1993, the DCE has greatly contributed to the region's growth as an agricultural production and export hub, and has become one of the largest commodities exchanges in the world. Understanding the Dalian Commodities Exchange\nThe Dalian Commodities Exchange has been a key factor in the revitalization of Northeast China's expansion as an international agricultural hub, in part due to the area’s strategic location with access to railroads and highways.\nThe exchange performs several major functions, including providing venues for futures and options trading, developing and listing contracts, organizing and supervising trading, clearing, and settlement. Additionally, the exchange handles market surveillance and rule enforcement, formulating and implementing risk management rules, organizing marketing and investor education events, market data and information services, and more.\nHistory of the Dalian Exchange\nThe Dalian Exchange was established on Feb. 28, 1993. China's futures industry was revived in 1990 after 60 years, at which point the Dalian Exchange was created. It is a non-profit, self-regulating entity with about 200 members and over 160,000 investors. The exchange has the largest volume of any commodities exchange in China, in part due to the fact that the exchange is an important venue for the circulation of soybeans grown in mainland China. Through the nineties, the exchange gained a reputation for financial integrity, risk management, and functionality in the market, as well as for transparency and liquidity.\nIn 2013, the Dalian Commodities Exchange expanded from its role as an agricultural commodities exchange to include industrials, such as iron ore and coke coal. The exchange now has nearly 500,000 participants. In 2015, the DCE was ranked 8th out of the leading global derivatives exchanges by the Futures Industry Association, as well as the largest futures market for oils, plastics, coal, metallurgical coke, and iron ore.\nAmong its lesser-known traded commodities, the exchange trades: linear low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, palm oil futures, eggs, fiberboard, soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, genetically modified soybeans, soybean meal options futures, rice, and corn.\nIn 2016, the Futures Industry Association (FIA) reported that the Dalian Commodities Exchange was the 8\nth largest exchange in the world by trading volume. It boasted half the domestic market share in 2007 and captures roughly 2% of the global futures market share, including financial futures.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5835176706314087}
+{"content": "Aged Care in Australia: part I - policy, demand and fundinglooks at the demand and funding of both formal and informal care, taking a top-down approach. Aged Care in Australia: part II - industry and practicedescribes care recipients, providers, the workforce and access and quality issues. On workforce, the researchers noted that staffing was the largest cost item for aged care providers (64 per cent) and predicted the workforce would need to increase from the current 350,000 to between 830,000 and 1.3 million by 2050 to meet the future demand for services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9989510774612427}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis paper considers stochastic simulations with correlated input random variables having NORmal-To-Anything (NORTA) distributions. We assume that the simulation analyst does not know the marginal distribution functions and the base correlation matrix of the NORTA distribution but has access to a finite amount of input data for statistical inference. We propose a Bayesian procedure that decouples the input model estimation into two stages and overcomes the problem of inconsistently estimating the base correlation matrix of the NORTA distribution in the presence of discrete input variables. It further allows us to estimate the variability of the simulation output data that are attributable to the input uncertainty due to not knowing the NORTA distribution. Using this input uncertainty estimate, we introduce a simple yet effective method to obtain input uncertainty adjusted credible intervals. We illustrate our method in an assemble-to-order production system with a correlated demand arrival process.\nKeywords Multivariate input modeling input uncertainty simulation output analysis", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7010542154312134}
+{"content": "Hydrogel Technology\nBy utilizing a unique hydrogel technology, Maurten has almost entirely eliminated sugar-related GI distress. Rather than sloshing around in your stomach, Maurten's hydrogel encapsulates carbs to transport them to the small intestine, where they can be properly absorbed.\nTwice the Energy\nBefore Maurten, it was thought that the upper limit of carbohydrate intake was around 60 grams per hour. With hydrogel technology, Maurten gels and drink mixes allow athletes to absorb nearly twice as many carbs as previously thought possible. Athletes shattering world records are consuming over 100g of carbs per hour.\nOnly what you need to perform\nArtificial flavors, colors, and preservatives do little to help performance and can lead to flavor fatigue over a long race or training session. Maurten products contain no artificial flavors or colors, and only include what's needed to perform.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8680271506309509}
+{"content": "The rollout of vaccines against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is expanding worldwide. However, little is known about the duration of protection offered by these vaccines. Real-world data on the kinetics of antibodies are beginning to appear, but a holistic picture of immunity duration is still not available.\nBackground\nExtensive randomized controlled trials and real-world studies have been conducted, which have revealed the efficacy of the BNT162b2 vaccine to be 94 to 95% in preventing symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), after seven days of receiving the second vaccine dose. The antibody levels in certain groups have been seen to be lower and these include the elderly, men, and immunosuppressed individuals. This observation suggests that the antibody titers could be declining faster in these groups.\nResearchers monitored 197 vaccinated individuals and noted that anti-spike (S) antibody levels peaked at 21 to 40 days post-administration of the second dose of the vaccine. The anti-spike (S) antibody levels declined by a factor of two by the 84th day. A new research paper has been published in the\nNew England Journal of Medicine that reports on a large-scale study involving health care workers in Israel to assess the kinetics of immune response over six months post-administration of the second dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine. A New Study\nThe time period of the study was from December 19, 2020, to July 9, 2021. A total of 4,868 health care workers were recruited. The participants provided blood samples for serologic assays before receiving the first vaccine dose. Subsequently, blood samples were provided monthly for 6 months after receipt of the second dose. Only adults with no prior history of SARS-CoV-2 infection were included in the study. If participants had breakthrough infections, they were removed from the study. Antibodies were tested in the baseline period (4-17 days after receiving the second dose) and monthly thereafter. For this study, researchers selected a subgroup that included vulnerable individuals, such as individuals above 65 years of age and persons with pre-existing conditions.\nMain Findings\nThe highest antibody titers were observed during days 4 through 30 (after receiving the second dose), which was defined as the peak period. Subsequently, a substantial reduction in Immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels was observed each month. The IgG levels had declined by a factor of 18.3 over the six-month study horizon. A similar pattern was observed for neutralizing antibodies, which decreased by a factor of 3.9 initially. The decline was much slower in the later months of the study horizon, i.e., by a factor of 1.2. The antibody titer decline was associated with age, sex, and pre-existing conditions. Older men and immunosuppressed individuals were identified to be the most vulnerable.\nNeutralizing antibodies correlate with protection; however, neutralizing assays are time-consuming and complex. In this study, scientists found a strong correlation between anti-S IgG and neutralizing antibody levels, but this relationship was dependent on time. They also observed that antibody levels were higher in women and decreased with age. Significantly lower antibody response was found among immunosuppressed persons, whose neutralizing antibody titers were lower by a factor of 5, compared with healthier participants.\nResearchers observed that obese individuals had a significantly higher neutralizing antibody titer during long-term follow-up. The previous research has shown that obesity correlates with severe COVID-19. Future research will need to investigate whether vaccinated obese persons are at higher risk of breakthrough infection and the kinetics of antibodies in obese individuals.\nScientists have also highlighted the superior durability of humoral response in persons recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Such individuals showed a modest decline in IgG and neutralizing antibody levels at 8 to 10 months after the infection. This could be the reason for the significantly lower number of breakthrough infections among previously infected individuals compared to vaccinated persons. Overall, existing evidence indicates that long-term humoral response and vaccine effectiveness are higher in individuals previously infected by SARS-CoV-2 than vaccine recipients.\nConclusion\nOne limitation of the current study could be the under-representativeness of the population. The health care workers who participated in the study were primarily healthy individuals. To this end, however, scientists considered a sub-group comprising older persons or persons with coexisting conditions. The times ahead are still quite uncertain and as the pandemic continues to evolve, it will be important to determine the immune correlates of protection after vaccination. The data provided in the current study provides important insights into the kinetics of the immune response to BNT162b2 vaccination. More research is needed to develop new strategies to prolong host immunity to protect the global population against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.\nContent Source: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20211007/BNT162b2-COVID-vaccine-humoral-response-substantially-reduced-after-6-months.aspx", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7322975397109985}
+{"content": "Abstract\nCalculating the galaxy merger rate requires both a census of galaxies identified as merger candidates and a cosmologically averaged \"observability\" timescale 〈T\nobs(z)〉 for identifying galaxy mergers. While many have counted galaxy mergers using a variety of techniques, 〈T obs(z)〉 for these techniques have been poorly constrained. We address this problem by calibrating three merger rate estimators with a suite of hydrodynamic merger simulations and three galaxy formation models. We estimate 〈T obs(z)〉 for (1) close galaxy pairs with a range of projected separations, (2) the morphology indicator G - M 20, and (3) the morphology indicator asymmetry A. Then, we apply these timescales to the observed merger fractions at z < 1.5 from the recent literature. When our physically motivated timescales are adopted, the observed galaxy merger rates become largely consistent. The remaining differences between the galaxy merger rates are explained by the differences in the ranges of the mass ratio measured by different techniques and differing parent galaxy selection. The major merger rate per unit comoving volume for samples selected with constant number density evolves much more strongly with redshift ((1 + z) +3.0 ± 1.1) than samples selected with constant stellar mass or passively evolving luminosity ((1 + z) +0.1 ± 0.4). We calculate the minor merger rate (1:4 <M sat/M primary ≲ 1:10) by subtracting the major merger rate from close pairs from the \"total\" merger rate determined by G - M 20. The implied minor merger rate is ∼3times the major merger rate at z ∼ 0.7 and shows little evolution with redshift. All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Astronomy and Astrophysics Space and Planetary Science Keywords galaxies: evolution galaxies: high-redshift galaxies: interactions galaxies: structure", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7055904865264893}
+{"content": "Trustworthy journalism comes at a price.\nScientists and journalists share a core belief in questioning, observing and verifying to reach the truth.\nScience News reports on crucial research and discovery across science disciplines. We need your financial support to make it happen – every contribution makes a difference. All Stories by Alexandra Witze Earth\nBy studying geochemical footprints of rare elements, researchers get a glimpse of the planet’s evolution.\nPlanetary Science\nNew data from the Mars Reconaissance Orbiter supported the presence of salty water on Mars.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9576311111450195}
+{"content": "Widening Educational Inequities Call for More Than a Return to Normal By Brandon Brown, The Mind Trust’s CEO\nWhile the significant drops in English Language Arts (ELA) and math ILEARN proficiency rates are not surprising, they still are disheartening. We should acknowledge what the results reveal and act to ensure student learning is accelerated, particularly for Black and Latino students and students from low-income households.\nTo accomplish this, we must continue investing in bold, system-wide strategies that can accelerate student learning, expand access to schools that are serving students equitably, and partner with families and our community to ensure strategies are informed by those most impacted by educational inequities. We disservice all Hoosier students if we allow the education system to return to the pre-pandemic status quo.\nILEARN Results Show Widening Inequities and the Promise of Autonomy\nWhile percentage point drops on ILEARN look comparable across subgroups, the already low proficiency rates for students of color mean the actual percentage drops were significantly larger for Black and Latino students than for white students. For example, only half as many Black students in grades 3-8 are proficient in 2021 when compared to 2019.\nKnowing the pandemic significantly disrupted instruction, The Mind Trust and United Way of Central Indiana partnered earlier this year to accelerate student learning through the Indy Summer Learning Labs. This free, five-week program provided high-quality academic instruction and enrichment activities meant to advance learning for close to 4,000 students at 39 sites across Marion County. We believe the Labs and similar initiatives can have a meaningful impact on learning outcomes for students.\nIn addition to creating more out-of-school opportunities for learning, we must increase high-quality school options that meet student and family needs. In Indianapolis, Black students are three times more likely to be proficient if they attend an independent charter school when compared to their peers in traditionally-managed schools. Latino students are twice as likely to be proficient in ELA and math if they attend an independent charter school when compared to their peers.\nAdditionally, the proficiency gap between Black students and their white peers in grades 3-8 who are enrolled in charter and Innovation Network Schools is significantly lower than those same gaps in traditional public schools. Disproportionate outcomes are unacceptable wherever they occur. Yet the promise of autonomous schools in Indianapolis is undeniable and is a strategy that we can double down on to lead toward the type of proficiency outcomes our students deserve.\nISTEP+ Results Highlight High School Progress\nISTEP+ results are clear: autonomous public schools provide strong, innovative options for high school students. While schools taking ILEARN experienced almost universal drops in proficiency, high schools in Indiana improved on 2019 ISTEP+ scores by 2.6 percentage points. Black students attending Innovation Network or charter high schools in Indianapolis are three times more likely to be proficient as compared to Black students attending direct-run IPS high schools.\nNotably, nine of the top 10 public high schools within IPS boundaries are Innovation Network and charter schools. Looking farther afield, across all 11 Marion County school districts, four of the seven top performing public high schools are charter and IPS Innovation Network schools. I want to take a moment to shout out each of these four schools: Herron High School, Purdue Polytechnic High School North, Riverside High School, and Purdue Polytechnic High School Downtown. Three of them are led by former The Mind Trust Fellows, two of whom are leaders of color.\nAll Indianapolis students deserve the opportunity to experience a school setting that works for them. The Mind Trust is proud to support the launch of three more public schools this fall: Herron Preparatory Academy, Paramount Online Academy, and Promise Prep. Paramount Online Academy joins Phalen Virtual Learning Academy in offering another high-quality virtual option to Indianapolis families in partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools.\nAddressing Inequities with Urgency\nThis year’s state assessment results create even more urgency to dramatically improve educational outcomes for students in Indianapolis. This is particularly true when it comes to addressing continuing inequities for Black, Latino, and low-income students of all races.\nThe pandemic wreaked havoc on many of our communities and caused massive instability within the education system. Nonetheless, we must remain more committed than ever to collaborate with our community to provide the educational opportunities that all of our children deserve.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8198103308677673}
+{"content": "Schemes may deliver compensation for biodiversity impacts on or offsite to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Industry good practice principles (CIEEM, 2016) include a principle to optimise the wider environmental benefits for a sustainable society and economy, alongside BNG delivery. This could be through locating and designing habitat creation and enhancements to deliver a range of multiple benefits that can improve the wellbeing of residents and contribute to net zero. Projects should use local plans and strategies to identify opportunities to achieve this.\nAn example of a project where we have done this is the Forder Valley Link Road in Plymouth where compensation was designed to enhance offsite Local Wildlife Sites. All of these green spaces were set out as priorities within the city’s Green Infrastructure strategy.\nPresenters:\nTom Butterworth, Technical Director, WSP in the UK Jonny Miller, Principal Consultant, Biodiversity, WSP in the UK", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9112656712532043}
+{"content": "Corporate Social Responsibility Upholds Colonialism — So What Now?\nHow Current CSR Practices Uphold White Supremacy and How Building Relationships with Indigenous People Can Change That\nAbstract\nThe consensus is that it costs more to do nothing about socio-environmental issues than to begin initiatives to address them. However, current corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts uphold white supremacy by focusing on unilateral transactional connections that reinforce superior complexes. This form of CSR prevents the reemergence of non-European knowledge. Thus, it endorses the global regime's current extractive and exploitative behavior. In order to evolve CSR, knowledge of the colonized other must be centered, thus dismantling hegemonic forces. Social and environmental efforts must empower disenfranchised groups – their minds should guide the way, while others assist with implementation. Processes that start with the affected people's knowledge will not lead to acute check-box memorabilia, but will rather lead to self-sustainment through micro-progression. Strategies like this have the power to build goodwill, avoid wastefulness, and prevent insults. This study explores the idea of decolonizing CSR efforts by placing historically marginalized people and their knowledge at the forefront. The research explores Haudenosaunee, Yoruba, and Bantu worldviews with a view to making CSR a transformative process. However, a business that practices these worldviews was interviewed and asserted that CSR is only an entry point to decolonization. This is because decolonization is a process of evolving worldviews, not isolated initiatives. Nevertheless, CSR goals can be elevated by establishing more entrepreneurial ventures for historically marginalized groups in which they have more accountability and power to dictate initiatives.\nKeywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Indigenous Knowledge, Transformation, Intersectionality, Environmental Justice, Social Justice, Corporate Governance, Colonialism, Environmental Social and Governance", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8003923892974854}
+{"content": "Despite global efforts to conserve rhinos, many populations face severe threats to their survival. Rhinos in zoos can act as insurance against extinction but maintaining sustainable and healthy zoo populations can be difficult. Rhinos can face a number of physiological challenges including those related to fertility and breeding, physical and behavioral wellness, and unique diseases/disorders. It is important to ensure care staff has access to the knowledge and tools needed to mitigate the issues that arise, so they can provide their rhinos with the best possible care.\nWith support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Grant #MG-249011-OMS-21), scientists from The Cincinnati Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), The Wilds, Disney’s Animals, Science and the Environment, George Mason University, the South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction & Conservation, and Stellenbosch University, South Africa are joining together in a collaborative effort to further our understanding of rhino biology and develop ways to support species survival.\nThe American Institute of Rhinoceros Science (AIRS) is a coalition of expert rhino scientists that will investigate avenues for optimizing the health and well-being of rhinos in human care. Studies will focus on four main research priorities which include physical fitness, reproduction, well-being, and iron storage and scientists will work with both national and international partnering institutions. This initiative will provide training opportunities for multiple scientists at various stages in their career. It will also generate affordable and feasible management recommendations to veterinarians and animal care staff for monitoring and controlling physical condition, iron overload, and reproduction, while ensuring optimal rhino well-being at the 74 AZA facilities caring for rhinos.\nThis unique collaborative effort will have a synergistic effect, allowing the partners to make greater progress on research projects and further enhance their understanding of rhino biology, more so than could be achieved alone. The AIRS team is excited to begin their journey in support of saving rhinos with science and looks forward to sharing the highlights and challenges as they arise.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8006956577301025}
+{"content": "Supplier Success, a black-owned supplier finance consultancy, recently celebrated the expansion of the Facebook Invoice Fast Track program to financially support diverse-owned businesses across the United States.\nThe program, set to relaunch on October 1, 2021, will now provide tens of thousands diverse -owned companies with immediate payment for the goods and services they’ve invoiced their customers for — but would otherwise have waited months to get paid.\nThe announced expansion follows the completion of a successful pilot program with Supplier Success and its technology partner, Crowdz. The program was previously only available to Facebook’s own diverse suppliers.\nUnder the new terms of the program, Facebook has pledged up to $100 million in funding on an ongoing basis for a low, fixed fee of 1% of total invoice value. This provides diverse-owned SMBs with the affordable capital they need to invest in the recovery and growth of their companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nSupplier Success played a key role in scaling the financing, technology, and risk management models of the pilot program, so that the expanded offering could be made available to the broader universe of diverse business member organizations. These partner organizations include the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, National Veterans Business Development Council, Disability:IN and US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce.\n“Facebook is going above and beyond to support as many diverse SMBs as possible during this critical time of need,” said Louis Green, CEO of Supplier Success. “We’re proud to work with them to address the urgent access to capital needs of diverse businesses nationwide.”\nDiverse-owned businesses are encouraged to visit the Facebook Invoice Fast Track program to check their eligibility and get started on October 1.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.639133870601654}
+{"content": "Temperature-dependent studies of exciton binding energy and phase-transition suppression in (Cs,FA,MA)Pb(I,Br)3 perovskites Autor:\nF. Ruf, M. F. Aygüler, N. Giesbrecht, B. Rendenbach, A. Magin, P. Docampo, H. Kalt, und M. Hetterich\nQuelle:\nAPL Materials 7, 031113 (2019)\nMultiple-cation mixed-halide (Cs,FA,MA)Pb(I,Br)\n3perovskites containing cesium, formamidinium (FA), and methylammonium (MA) possess excellent properties for a wide range of optoelectronic applications such as thin-film photovoltaics or lasers. We investigate the role of excitons and the exciton binding energy E, relevant for the effectiveness of charge separation in solar cells, as well as the temperature-dependent bandgap energy B Ewhich is used as an indicator for crystal phase transitions. Generalized Elliott fits of absorption spectra offer the possibility to determine both g Eand B E. However, since excitonic effects are non-negligible even at room temperature, a careful and detailed analysis of the spectra is crucial for a correct interpretation. Therefore, an additional evaluation based on a so-called f-sum rule is applied to achieve an improved reliability of the results at higher temperatures. The obtained g Evalues of 20–24 meV for Cs-containing mixed perovskite compounds are below the ones of 24–32 meV and 36–41 meV for pure methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI B 3) and bromide (MAPbBr 3), respectively, and, thus, facilitate charge-carrier separation in photovoltaic applications. Furthermore, temperature-dependent ( T= 5–300 K) studies of Ein (Cs,FA,MA)Pb(I,Br) g 3indicate a suppressed crystal phase transition by the absence of any phase-transition related signatures such as the well-known jump of about 100 meV in MAPbI 3. We verify these results using temperature-dependent electroreflectance spectroscopy, which is a very reliable technique for the direct and non-destructive determination of optical resonances of the absorber layer in complete solar cells. Additionally, we confirm the suppression of the phase transition in Cs 0.05(FA 0.83MA 0.17) 0.95Pb(I 0.83Br 0.17) 3by temperature-dependent X-ray diffraction.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7314578890800476}
+{"content": "The need for businesses to be agile, innovative, and data-savvy to compete and thrive in the dynamic economic landscape is very clear. Digital transformation ranks high on corporate agendas but so do concerns around privacy, security and integration with legacy IT systems. In its seventh year, Baker McKenzie’s Digital Transformation & Cloud Survey captures major trends and attitudes through a global lens. Explore the issues from all angles across legal, technology, and procurement roles, and from…\nAuthor\nKathryn Strong Browsing", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8641579151153564}
+{"content": "An evaluation of donor liver function may allow for the identification of livers suitable for transplantation that would be discarded based on current clinical practise, according to a study in\nNature Communications. These findings may lead to larger pools of donor livers becoming available for transplantation.\nA shortage of suitable donor livers limits patient access to liver transplantation. However, some donor livers are considered unsuitable for transplantation based on a subjective clinical assessment and are discarded. Identifying donor livers from the pool of discarded organs that could be safely transplanted is a major clinical challenge.\nHynek Mergental, Darius Mirza, Simon Afford and colleagues evaluated whether measuring the clearance of the metabolite lactate as a marker of liver function during normothermic machine perfusion (a method for organ preservation) could help identify suitable donor organs from the pool of discarded donor livers. Using this method, they identified 22 of 31 evaluated livers as suitable for transplantation, and successfully transplanted them into patients (aged 46 to 65) in a clinical trial. None of the patients in the trial experienced early graft failure by 90 days after transplantation, but seven patients developed early graft dysfunction. During further follow up at a later stage, four patients developed a serious complication, called non-anastomotic biliary strictures, which required another liver transplant. The trial did not include a randomized control group, but a comparison group that received livers meeting the current clinical guidelines and matched for some aspects of the trial presented fewer cases of early graft dysfunction and non-anastomotic biliary strictures.\nThe authors conclude that the functional assessment of liver function during preservation may identify suitable donor livers from the pool of currently discarded organs. However, studies to identify sensitive biomarkers for long-term graft survival will be needed.\ndoi: 10.1038/s41467-020-16251-3\n리서치 하이라이트\n10월14일\n10월13일\nHealth: El Niño associated with child undernutrition in the tropics Nature Communications\n10월12일\nArchaeology: Earliest known human use of tobacco revealed Nature Human Behaviour\n10월12일\n10월7일\n9월29일\nGenetics: Epigenetic signature specific to identical twins identified Nature Communications", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8136255741119385}
+{"content": "This article describes a mathematics professional development program for elementary school teachers focused on improving mathematics discourse for all students, in particular emergent multilingual learners. Frameworks, such as the Math Discourse Matrix (Sztajn, Heck, & Malzahn, 2020) that characterizes four types of discourse (correcting, eliciting, probing, responsive) and other resources aimed at planning and implementing lessons that support emergent multilingual learners' engagement in productive mathematical discussions are shared.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.984919548034668}
+{"content": "Most of us have an intuitive sense of superior branding. We prefer to purchase brands we find distinctive—that deliver on some important, relevant dimension better than other brands. These brands have typically achieved positional advantage. Yet few professionals have had the formal training that goes beyond marketing theory to bridge the “theory-doing gap”—understanding the specific techniques and strategies that can be used to create brands that attain positional advantage in the marketplace.\nPositioning for Advantage is a comprehensive how-to guide for creating, building, and executing effective brand strategies. Kimberly A. Whitler identifies essential marketing strategy techniques and moves through the major stages of positioning a brand to achieve in-market advantage. Introducing seven tools—from strategic positioning concepts to strategy mapping to influencer maps—Whitler provides templates, frameworks, and step-by-step processes to build and manage growth brands that achieve positional advantage. This book presents real-world scenarios, helping readers activate tools to increase skill in creating brands that achieve positional advantage. Brimming with insights for students and professionals alike, Positioning for Advantage helps aspiring C-level leaders understand not only what superior branding looks like but also how to make it come to life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8695948123931885}
+{"content": "The deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme passed on June 30th 2021. However, the UK Government is still encouraging those who have missed the deadline to apply, with no limit on the time frames for submission of late applications will be accepted.\nImmigration and Future Borders Minister for the UK Government, Kevin Foster MP, has announced that EU citizens who did not apply for pre-settled or settled status before the end of the 30 June 2021 deadline can still apply and their cases will be dealt with sympathetically.\nThere are still many people coming forward since the deadline who are only just realising that the scheme applied to them. There are, accordingly, concerns that the past deadline will create another Windrush scandal where individuals who have not secured their status by the deadline will experience negative consequences in terms of accessing work and/or benefits in the UK later down the line.\nThe UK government has announced that if someone has made a valid application to the EU Settlement Scheme by the 30 June deadline, but has not had a decision yet, their rights are protected until their application is decided. Additionally, the UK government has set out various circumstances where it will accept late applications on ‘reasonable grounds' for why someone did not apply by 30 June 2021. This is further explained in our blog titled “What happens to EU Citizens who miss the deadline to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme?”\nHowever, even with the government’s sympathy to late applications, there is still concern that there could be many EU citizens who lose their rights. There are specific concerns from charities, such as Mind Newport, that have been funded by the Home Office to provide support to EU citizens after the June deadline. The money for that service is due to run out in September.\nGherson’s expertise in immigration-based claims and range of services that cover the full spectrum of UK immigration categories can help EU nationals with late applications to the EU Settlement Scheme.\nThe information in this blog is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position. Gherson accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from accessing or reliance on information contained in this blog. For formal advice on the current law please don’t hesitate to contact Gherson. Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Gherson.\n©Gherson 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5661671161651611}
+{"content": "Fuel Injection Systems Market Size, COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Regional Outlook, Application Development Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2021 – 2027\nReport ID: GMI1665\nFuel Injection Systems Market size is set to gain significant traction over 2021-2027. This is due to the capability of various types of fuel injection systems to improve engine fuel consumption and reduce noxious exhaust emissions. Furthermore, advantages of electronic fuel injection systems over conventional carburetor systems, such as increased power output and lower emissions, will drive industry demand in the years ahead.\nFuel injection systems refer to electronically controlled systems used for injecting atomized fuel into the cylinders or intake airstream of internal combustion engines. This system consists of a complex set of electronic components and sensors and depends on fuel injection pumps to control the fuel flow into the combustion chamber.\nEscalating sales of petrol cars, despite unprecedented increase in petrol prices , is one of the key trends proliferating fuel injection systems market expansion. In 2020-21, the share of petrol car sales hit a record high of 83% in India. Vehicle manufacturers such as Hyundai Motor held their vehicle production targets in the second quarter of 2021, despite substantial COVID-19 impacts on daily operations, which could further amplify the market share.\nHowever, the high costs of gasoline fuel injection systems and the shifting preference towards electric vehicles for a sustainable future may pose challenges to the steady market growth.\nWith regards to component, the global fuel injection systems market from the fuel pressure regulator (FPR) segment will exhibit a commendable growth rate through 2027. This strong growth is driven by the ability of the product to increase the efficiency of both fuel and engine components. In addition, rapid installation across various vehicle ranges including carbureted vehicles will further augment the segmental growth over the projected timeframe.\nNorth America fuel injection systems industry is anticipated to register a high revenue by 2027, owing to the significant surge in auto sales in countries including Canada. For example, Fiat Chrysler Canada registered a sales hike of 4% to 46,077 vehicles in the first quarter of 2021, driven by the robust demand for Ram and Jeep pickup trucks.\nThe competitive landscape of the fuel injection systems market comprises companies such as Magneti Marelli (KKR & Co., Marelli Holdings), Hitachi Limited, Robert Bosch, Continental AG, Aptiv (formerly Delphi Automotive), and Denso Corporation, among others. Strategic product launches and mergers and acquisitions are the key initiatives being employed by these firms to expand their business footprint across the global market.\nFor instance, in October 2020, Bosch launched highly resilient EVO spark plugs, designed for use initially in modern gasoline direct-injection engines of Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen vehicles in the Middle East.\nDecline in Two-Wheeler Sales During COVID-19 to Assert Impact on Fuel Injection Systems Market Trends: Decline in Two-Wheeler Sales During COVID-19 to Assert Impact on Fuel Injection Systems Market Trends:\nThe ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been posing economic and social challenges across the globe, due to the implementation of strict lockdowns and business closures across myriad industries. The massive increase in infections has led to the deceleration of the manufacturing sector, including that of two-wheeler vehicles. Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, for example, temporarily halted its vehicle production operations across all its four facilities due to the rising cases of COVID-19.\nHowever, a significant recovery in car sales from the COVID-19-induced slump in countries like the UK is expected to help the fuel injection systems industry regain traction in the coming years. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ statistics, car factories in the UK turned out 69,097 units in June 2021, showcasing gradual improvement from 2020 levels.\nWhat Information does this report contain? Historical data coverage:2016 to 2020; Growth Projections:2021 to 2027. Expert analysis:industry, governing, innovation and technological trends; factors impacting development; drawbacks, SWOT. 6-7 year performance forecasts:major segments covering applications, top products and geographies. Competitive landscape reporting:market leaders and important players, competencies and capacities of these companies in terms of production as well as sustainability and prospects.\nCustomize this Report\nOur Market Research Reports Include:\nMarket snapshot Market Segmentation Value Chain Analysis Growth Dynamics Potential Market Opportunities Regulatory Overview Technology Evolution Innovation & Sustainability", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7967343330383301}
+{"content": "Naphtha refers to a range of volatile and flammable liquids produced by the distillation of petroleum. The liquids, which differ slightly in their chemical structures and boiling points, have various applications in the refining process – the main one as a feedstock for gasoline and the manufacture of olefins by the petrochemical industry.\nEach year we supply our naphtha customers, which include refiners, petrochemical companies and other industrials, of product. Our trading desks operate globally. We lift product from all producing regions including the Middle East, India, Russia and Africa, and supply petrochemical companies in Far East Asia, Europe and North and South America. These operations are underpinned by an extensive network of storage and shipping assets, as well as our expertise.\nNeque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5853346586227417}
+{"content": "(a) who had one or more accidents, (b) who had one or more accidents in their first year of driving and (c) aged 17 years who had one or more accidents in the last year for which figures are available.\nThe information requested is not available. However, the Department is shortly due to publish a research report on the experiences and attitudes of learner and new drivers, including their involvement in accidents. The research, in which “cohorts” of candidates taking the practical driving test completed a postal survey after their test, and if they passed, at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months subsequently, found that the highest accident rates occurred in the first six months after passing the practical test.\nThis rate was estimated to be equivalent to 0.44 accidents per year. The accident rate then dropped in the next six months to an equivalent of 0.24 accidents per year. The accident rates given include accidents involving low speed manoeuvring, for example in car parks and drives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9966572523117065}
+{"content": "ATLANTA, GA - Georgia State University's professor of immunology, Yuan Liu, founded a comprehensive form of macrophage-based immunotherapy that could treat cancer including those who suffer from advanced levels of cancer.\nThe treatment works by using specialized white blood cells called macrophages. Macrophages will activate T-cells that will automatically detect cancer cells and destroy them.\nThis system will work perfectly under normal conditions. However, cancer cells are hard to detect because sometimes they disguised themselves as healthy cells. This makes macrophages hard to be identified, resulting in the growth of cancer cells.\nTo resolve this, Liu and her team found a way to alter the macrophages by removing the receptor called Signal-regulatory protein α or SIRPα. The receptor's main function is to protect macrophages from attacking healthy cells.\nLiu found that macrophages without SIRPα can help the immune system attack cancer by alerting and activating tumor-specific T-cells.\nLiu and her team use mice to test their theory. They're using the macrophages without SIRPα on mice infected with tumors, and it showed efficient results as it cured pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer.\nThe mice showed inflammatory immune responses and within 4 to 12 days, mice with lighter cases of tumor are healed completely without any side effects.\nThis treatment also prevents the regrowth of cancer, and the mice showed a steady immune system. Even after they were injected with cancer cells, the cells couldn't form a new tumor.\nThis therapy is proven effective to cure the \"NCI-60 cancer panel\" which consists of various types of tumors including breast, ovary, prostate, leukemia, melanoma, lung, colon, brain, and kidney.\nLiu and her team are currently working to receive approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and they're hoping to begin the human trials in 2022.\nThis is original content from NewsBreak’s Creator Program. Join today to publish and share your own content.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6803499460220337}
+{"content": "COACHING For ambitious businesses looking to fast track goals there are many benefits to investing in coaching.\n80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, over 70% benefit from improved work performance and 86% of companies report that they recouped their investment.\nCoaching works in a wide range of situations and would be used for a more targeted programme of work designed to improve individual performance. It can be used to prepare a member of the team for a promotion, to achieve a goal, to work on a current challenge or to navigate a difficult period. It is a highly effective way of bridging the gap between current performance and the future goal.\nThe outcome is that people achieve their goals more effectively than working alone and coaching frequently creates a fundamental shift in progress that has not been achieved alone.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5857556462287903}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBetter management of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) requires a clearer understanding of tumor biology and disease risk. Bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) have been studied in several cancers, including thyroid, salivary, and GI, but their role in HNSCC has not been explored. We found that HNSCC patient samples and cell lines expressed functional T2Rs on both the cell and nuclear membranes. Bitter compounds, including bacterial metabolites, activated T2R-mediated nuclear Ca\n2+ responses leading to mitochondrial depolarization, caspase activation and ultimately apoptosis. Buffering nuclear Ca 2+ elevation blocked caspase activation. Furthermore, increased expression of T2Rs in HNSCCs from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) is associated with improved overall survival. This work suggests that T2Rs are potential biomarkers to predict outcomes and guide treatment selection, may be leveraged as therapeutic targets to stimulate tumor apoptosis, and may mediate tumor-microbiome crosstalk in HNSCC. Competing Interest Statement\nThe authors have declared no competing interest.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6297467947006226}
+{"content": "Nationwide, early childhood programs are being encouraged to implement policies to reduce and eliminate preschool expulsion.\nFilter by archive status: Filter by audience focus: Filter by resource type: Filter by topic/subtopic: Global Sitewide Search Filter By\nThis resource can serve as a guide to modify existing policies and procedures to ensure ongoing, safe breastfeeding practices in child care programs during epidemics and other infectious disease occurrences.\nEste recurso puede servir como guía para...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5191493034362793}
+{"content": "Enhancer additivity and non-additivity are determined by enhancer strength in the Drosophila embryo Author(s): Bothma, JP; Garcia, HG; Ng, S; Perry, MW; Gregor, T; Levine, M et al. Published Web Locationhttps://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.07956.001 Abstract\nMetazoan genes are embedded in a rich milieu of regulatory information that often includes multiple enhancers possessing overlapping activities. In this study, we employ quantitative live imaging methods to assess the function of pairs of primary and shadow enhancers in the regulation of key patterning genes-knirps, hunchback, and snail-in developing Drosophila embryos. The knirps enhancers exhibit additive, sometimes even super-additive activities, consistent with classical gene fusion studies. In contrast, the hunchback enhancers function sub-additively in anterior regions containing saturating levels of the Bicoid activator, but function additively in regions where there are diminishing levels of the Bicoid gradient. Strikingly sub-additive behavior is also observed for snail, whereby removal of the proximal enhancer causes a significant increase in gene expression. Quantitative modeling of enhancer–promoter interactions suggests that weakly active enhancers function additively while strong enhancers behave sub-additively due to competition with the target promoter.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993287324905396}
+{"content": "BizVibe has added key challenges and trends for service industry groups on their buyer and seller platforms. BizVibe’s legal services industry group, one of the largest service industry categories, consists of 120,000+ company profiles which now contain 50+ company data points, including a list of potential challenges which are expected to impact market participants over the next few years.\nOne challenge which is being highlighted is reputation management. Law firms are often accused of a lack of transparency in the way they bill their clients, and can also face accusations of unethical practices, professional negligence, and fraud from clients or social groups, which can lead to lawsuits. These reputational risks create significant challenges for law firms. By identifying such challenges, BizVibe is helping users analyze which suppliers are right for their business, while allowing them to efficiently monitor the risk of doing business.\nKey Insights Provided for Legal Services Companies\nIn addition to analysis on how key challenges are expected to impact service businesses, BizVibe company profiles contain numerous high-quality insights to help users discover, track, compare, and evaluate suppliers or sales prospects. These insights include:\nLegal Services Categories\nBizVibe’s platform provides access to over 10 million buyer and supplier company profiles. Businesses from more than 200 countries are categorized into 40,000+ product and service categories, each providing detailed insights tailored to the needs of procurement and sales teams globally. The legal services industry group features 120,000+ company profiles categorized into 10+ product and service categories, enabling clients to identify and connect with potential new business partners across diverse market segments.\nBizVibe for Buyers and Sellers\nBizVibe is a modern B2B platform dedicated to connecting buyers and sellers from around the world. Powered by the latest best-in-class solutions, BizVibe is designed to help companies generate leads, shortlist suppliers, request proposals, and identify global companies. Evaluate companies side-by-side to compare key metrics and initiate productive partnerships.\nBuyers use BizVibe to discover suppliers from among more than 5 million companies using advanced search filters and comparison tools. Features for buyers include:\nSellers can take advantage of BizVibe’s smart sales intelligence tools to discover, evaluate, and communicate with prospects across 300+ categories. Features for sellers include:\nAbout BizVibeBizVibe has been conceptualized and built by a team based out of Toronto, Bangalore, and London. We are a branch of Infiniti Research and have dedicated units in all three locations. BizVibe helps buyers find the most relevant suppliers from around the world and helps sellers target prospects who need their products and/or services. For more information, please visit www.bizvibe.com and start for free today. ContactBizVibe\nRelated Post", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9607076048851013}
+{"content": "Authors: Ayhan CEYLAN, Emine BAYRAM, Nazan ÖZAY Abstract: The effects of different doses of nitrogen (0, 6, 12, 18 kg/da N) and various densities of plants (20x20, 30x30, 40x40, 60x60 cm) on the yield and quality traits of (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) were investigated in the experiment conducted for four years in under ecological conditions of Bornova. The quantity of Flores lavandulae was defined on average 234 kg/da in 1988, 286 kg/da in 1989, 142 kg/da in 1990, the density of plants increased the yield significantly in terms of statistical. Maximum yield was obtained at variation of 30x30 cm (11.100 plant/da). The essential oil rates ranged on average from 1.30 %, in 1988 to 1.23 %, in 1990. N-fertilization and densities of plants had no significant effect on essential oil rate. However, Linalyl acetate rate in composition of essential oil varied on average from 11.7 % to 29.3 % for the years. Keywords: Full Text: PDF", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6418842077255249}
+{"content": "Purpose: This study aims to analyze home confinement impact on individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) through informal caregiver's perspective and examine how it has affected caregiving burden. Methods: Thirty-six caregivers (64.94 +/- 13.54 years, 41.7% female) of individuals with NCD (74.28 +/- 6.76 years, 66.7% female) selected from the Body & Brain exercise program were interviewed over the phone. The following instruments were used: Barthel Index (BI) to assess care recipients' ability to function independently on activities of daily living (ADL), the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) to evaluate neuropsychiatric symptoms, and the CarerQol-7D/ CarerQol-VAS to determine caregiver subjective burden/well-being. Results: Pre and post-confinement comparisons showed that care recipients significantly declined their independence in ADL (p = 0.003) and increased NPI total score (MD = 5.72; 95% CI: 1.19 to 10.25, p = 0.015). As for caregivers, results also showed an increased caregiving burden (MD = -0.17; 95% CI: -0.27 to -0.08; p = 0.001) and a decline in their well-being (p = 0.015). Discussion: COVID-19 crisis sheds light on how imperative it is to find solutions and design contingency plans for future crisis, in order to ensure properly sustained support to dementia caregiving dyads and mitigate caregivers' burden.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6885684728622437}
+{"content": "Workers’ compensation insurance Workers’ compensation for temporary employees Types of warehouse accidents OSHA regulations Workers may choose their doctors Employer-required medical exams Situations that may call for legal help Legal advice after a warehouse accident\nWarehouse employees work in environments filled with heavy crates, pallets, barrels, and boxes. These workers frequently interact with heavy equipment like forklifts as well. Furthermore, employees must navigate docks, walkways, and upper levels. All these hazards contribute to warehouse accidents. You’re not alone if you’ve been a victim of warehouse accidents in New Orleans. In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4.8 out of every 100 full-time warehouse employees suffered injuries or illnesses at work.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9920375943183899}
+{"content": "Henry Lennon & Laura Kilby\nIn this talk we introduce and outline the merits of an approach to reflexivity that has been adopted within the PhD process as a means of nurturing the student/supervisor relationship. This approach manifests through the PhD students’ provision of a commentary of supervisory guidance and academic experience which, at the discretion of the student, is made accessible to the supervisor. The commentary, informally named the ‘Living Document’, has developed as an alternative to a more typical form of reflexivity traditionally witnessed in the PhD journey, whereby students are required to present some level of reflexive discourse within the final thesis as a means of demonstrating awareness of their academic growth. The ‘Living Document’ endeavours to circumvent this ‘evidential’ approach and instead seeks to embed reflexivity as a more experiential element of the PhD journey.\nThe aim of this approach is to create a reflexive space within the PhD journey which is managed and maintained by the student. In this sense, it offers an emancipatory potential for the student, allowing some redress for the unequal relations of power that exist in the institutional norms of the student/supervisor relationship. Moreover, the ‘Living Document’ presents an opportunity to document the development of identity throughout the PhD. A brief exemplar of the ‘Living Document’ will be presented with some points of analytical consideration offered by both the student and supervisor. Both members will also offer insights as to how this approach has thus far provided a mediating role in the student/supervisor relationship.\nWe will briefly conclude with some best practice considerations for the practical use of such an approach, including emphasis on the importance of deriving a mutual understanding of its aims and use, input on what might be included and subsequently discussed, and a separation between the contents of the ‘living document’ and it’s performance and positioning within the PhD course directly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6498956680297852}
+{"content": "By Rafiqi Yusoff\nGOMBAK, 13 October 2021: The university has recently drawn up a complete guideline on COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be adhered to by IIUM students and the campus community, including returning students, to ensure a safe social environment on campus.\nAs stated in the guideline, fully vaccinated students are allowed to enter the IIUM campuses according to their assigned dates beginning 15 October 2021. However, any students with symptomatic, close contacts of COVID-19 cases, or even confirmed COVID-19 positive are strictly not allowed to return to campus.\nThe SOPs also take in the modes of transportation that have been specified by the university management for students entering the campus to secure students’ movement in and out.\nThe modes of transportation cover students’ own transportation or students to be sent by fully vaccinated parents. Meanwhile, public transportation is not allowed except for the airline services.\nOther than that, all returning students are highly encouraged to undergo COVID-19 self-test 72 hours prior to the day of their arrival at campus. And their test results are to be submitted at the drive-through point at IIUM Culture Centre (ICC) for verification.\nStudents with negative self-result are allowed to enter the campuses and they may proceed with the campus as well as Mahallah registration.\nNevertheless, students with positive self-result need to update on their MySejahtera and will return to their family or will undergo 10 days quarantine in the designated Mahallah.\nHowever, students are highly advised to refer to the COVID-19 SOPs to conform to the procedures of COVID-19 Self-Test which was issued recently in regard to the procedure before starting the test, during test procedure, and procedure after performing the test.\nAnd it is to be noted that if the self-result undergone by the student is invalid, the student must repeat the test.\nLastly, students are strictly advised to undergo ten days of self-monitoring period and therefore they are strongly encouraged to remain inside the campus within the period.\nIf any student experiences any symptoms of COVID-19 during the monitoring period, they are urged to make an immediate report concerning their health condition to Mahallah’s Office and Kulliyyah respectively.\nThis COVID-19 SOPs are only subjected to returning students of Gombak, Pagoh and Kuala Lumpur campuses. Returning students of Kuantan campus on the other hand will follow separate guidelines issued by the Office of Campus Director.***", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8564667701721191}
+{"content": "Abstract\nAgainst a backdrop of austerity, the national ‘Citizens in Policing’ programme aims to engage the wider community and support the police service. Research conducted across a single force area identified the level of motivation and barriers to recruiting those with professional knowledge and skills as police support volunteers. This research study identified that there is a significant appetite to volunteer as a specialist utilising professional knowledge and skills; however, there are barriers to applications to volunteer related to time commitments, lack of professional opportunities available, formal recognition and the volunteering opportunity descriptions.\nOriginal language English Journal The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles DOIs Publication status Published - 7 Apr 2020", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8248146772384644}
+{"content": "Carbon dioxide emissions have been commonly modelled as rising and falling with total output. Yet many factors, such as energy-efficiency improvements and shifts to cleaner energy, can break this relationship. We evaluate these factors using US data and find that changes in energy efficiency of consumption goods explain a significant proportion of emissions fluctuations. This finding also implies that models that omit energy efficiency likely overestimate the trade-off between environmental protection and economic performance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993384480476379}
+{"content": "As employees return to the workplace, an increasing number of employers are asking their workers to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations. This has led to many questions and concerns about whether such a practice is permitted under various healthcare privacy laws, particularly the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).\nAt first glance, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (“HHS”) stance on HIPAA’s applicability to employer requests for COVID-19 vaccination records is fairly straightforward:\n[I]\nf an employer asks an employee to provide proof that they have been vaccinated, that is not a HIPAA violation, and employees may decide whether to provide that information to their employer.[1]\nWhat this statement doesn’t address: considerations and potential pitfalls for covered entity employers obtaining proof of COVID-19 vaccination from their employees. This could include a healthcare provider that administers the COVID-19 vaccine to its own employees or an employer-sponsored group health plan.\nCovered entity employers must still exercise caution when they collect employee COVID-19 vaccination records, and ensure they do not inadvertently violate their HIPAA obligations with respect to their employees’ protected health information (“PHI”).\nCovered Entity or Employer?\nIn circumstances involving employee COVID-19 vaccination records, a covered entity needs to distinguish whether it is acting in its capacity as a covered entity (such as a health plan or a healthcare provider) or as an employer when it accesses or uses the employee health information.\nIndividually identifiable health information contained in the employment records held by a covered entity in its role as employer is excluded from the definition of PHI.[2] This means employee COVID-19 vaccination records voluntarily provided to an employer (including a covered entity employer) for employment purposes would technically be excluded from HIPAA rules governing the protection of PHI.\nHowever, this does not grant covered entity employers unrestricted access to their employees’ COVID-19 vaccination records. For example, if an employee obtains his or her vaccination from the hospital that also employs them, it might be tempting for the hospital to immediately send over the employee’s vaccination information to the HR Department and/or access the employee’s medical record to obtain proof of vaccination.\nSuch actions could trigger a HIPAA violation, since the hospital provided the vaccination to the employee in the hospital’s capacity as a covered entity healthcare provider, meaning any subsequent use or disclosure of the patient’s COVID-19 vaccination record by the hospital would be subject to the restrictions of HIPAA, regardless of the patient’s employment status with the hospital.\nBest Practices\nIf a covered entity employer wishes to obtain proof of its employee’s COVID-19 vaccination using the medical records maintained by the covered entity employer, the covered entity employer should treat itself the same as it would any third-party employer seeking similar information. In other words, the covered entity employer should obtain a signed HIPAA patient authorization from its employee before using or disclosing the employee’s COVID-19 vaccination record internally for employment-related purposes.\nTo the extent a covered entity employer seeks an employee’s signed HIPAA authorization, it should also ensure it does not require the employee to sign the authorization before obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine from the covered entity employer and/or requiring the authorization as a condition to treatment or payment. HIPAA authorizations can be invalidated if treatment, payment, or eligibility for health plan benefits are conditioned on the employee signing the HIPAA authorization.\nAlternatively, if the covered entity employer already maintains the employee’s COVID-19 vaccination record, including as the employee’s healthcare provider or health plan, the employee can still voluntarily provide the proof of COVID-19 vaccination directly to the covered entity employer to be used for employment purposes. For example, the covered entity employer might ask an employee to provide a copy of his or her CDC vaccination card directly to the HR Department. However, the covered entity employer should not access or use its healthcare provider or health plan records to obtain the employee’s COVID-19 vaccination details without a HIPAA patient authorization.\nConclusion\nOverall, a covered entity employer wears two hats: one as a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse, and another as the employer. When it comes to an employee’s proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the covered entity employer should determine what “hat” it is wearing before using or disclosing any employee COVID-19 vaccination information. If the COVID-19 vaccination record is not in the employee’s employment record, it is PHI subject to HIPAA protections.\nHIPAA is not the only consideration when it comes to the privacy and confidentiality of employee COVID-19 vaccination records. Employers should ensure they are compliant with other applicable state or federal laws and requirements related to employee health information, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employers should consult with an attorney regarding their obligations with respect to employee COVID-19 vaccination records under HIPAA and any other applicable laws.\n[1]\nSee Department of Health and Human Services Frequently Asked Questions, available at, https://www.hhs.gov/answers/if-my-employer-requires-proof-of-my-covid-19-vaccination-status/index.html\n[2] 45 CFR 160.103\n[View source.]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5735273361206055}
+{"content": "The Earth Rangers App The Earth Rangers App engages the next generation of conservationists in taking action for what they love, how they live, and where they play: The Earth Rangers App\nThe Earth Rangers mobile app was produced by the kids’ conservation organization, Earth Rangers, a charity dedicated to educating children and their families about biodiversity, while inspiring them to adopt sustainable behaviours, and empowering them to become directly involved in protecting animals and their habitats.\nWhile the Earth Rangers organization had been consistently successful in signing up thousands of members annually, it recognized that many of them didn’t stay engaged for long. In no small part, because their web platform was difficult to navigate on mobile devices, especially phones. With web traffic from phones and tablets increasing significantly year over year, it was clear to the organization that if it was to succeed, the membership program needed to get mobile-friendly.\nThe goal with the app was to deepen engagement with Earth Rangers members by improving the functionality of the platform, adding new features, offering more compelling virtual rewards, and improving communications, all while meeting kids where they are – on mobile devices – leveraging technology to reinforce learning progress and enable real-world experiences.\nPreceded by months of research, including online and in-person consultation with the Earth Rangers membership base, the development of the Earth Rangers App began in early 2019. Research methods included an online survey as well as in-person interviews with members and their parents.\nAn understanding that parents want a safe and enclosed environment for their kids to engage with Earth Rangers informed the app’s development from the outset. The app’s features and functionality were developed based on established gamification theory and child behavioural psychology to better engage children. Moving from being just one more site on the open web to a self-contained app also made the program more appealing to parents concerned that their children might be vulnerable online.\nVersion 1 of the app launched in English on January 9th, 2020 with features including a points-based levelling system that allowed members to choose how they engaged with the program. Referral codes allowed users to unlock bonus rewards while helping the marketing team identify the source of new member sign-ups. This kind of information helped ensure the platform felt immediately relevant to children, as content could be specially designed for specific provinces and individual postal codes.\nOnce on the platform, fun missions provided members with activities they could complete in the real world; A moderated commenting platform added a sense of social engagement and leaderboards showed players where they ranked and provided a personal goal to work towards.\nAnimal “adoptions,” which supported on-the-ground conservation efforts was an option and a Conservation Council allowed members to vote on future conservation projects.\nHowever, the migration was not without its challenges.\nWhile a mobile app was definitely needed if Earth Rangers was to remain relevant, encouraging the existing membership base to switch platforms was a huge challenge. Indeed, thousands of members were lost when the app launched and the old web version was no longer available. A number of communications tactics were employed to increase migration but ultimately the team switched its focus more to signing up new members than retaining previous ones.\nDownload size was also a major issue when the app first launched. The download was taking too long and potential young members were abandoning it before completion. Once installed the app took up too much storage space on devices, forcing users to decide between it and the many other forms of entertainment vying for their attention. An emergency update to the app just a few weeks after launch addressed the issue.\nIn November 2020, the French version of the app was launched with all up-to-date English app features. From then on, all new features were released simultaneously in English and French. This ensured nobody had to wait to enjoy and learn from new activities like Daily Trivia, which offered members three environmental trivia questions per day and a prize wheel spin for answering all three correctly.\nCurrently, the Earth Rangers team is developing an entirely new section of the app, Community Climate Challenges, for launch in November 2021. This will incorporate tactics from crowdfunding platforms to engage kids in taking collective action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.\nThe app has been a resounding success in increasing the length of engagement for members, which has risen from thirty-four days in 2019 to fifty-five days in 2020, a 62% increase. Indeed, the app has improved engagement metrics across the board and attracted the highest numbers of new members ever signed up, trends that have continued in 2021.\nIn a short space of time, the Earth Rangers app experienced significant success in the crowded field of children’s apps, and may well have the kind of positive impact of which few apps can boast.\nAn immersive digital experience, the Earth Rangers app is unique among children’s environmental programming, with a community of over 50,000 active users who are given the tools to guide their own experience and take real-world environmental action, providing a fun and safe way to work towards a cause that matters to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6032106280326843}
+{"content": "ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned by today’s raids on Nakanune.kz, one of Kazakhstan’s few remaining independent news sources, and calls upon the Kazakh authorities to respect their obligation to uphold freedom of expression.\nOn 18 December, police in Almaty conducted searches of the offices of Nakanune.kz, which is well-known for its investigative journalism around allegations of corruption between the Kazakh authorities and the business elite and its outspoken criticism of the Government. Earlier that morning, police also searched the properties of Guzyal Baidalinova, the owner of the site, and Yuliya Kozlova, a journalist working for the site.\n“\nThe Kazakh authorities are afraid of the power of independent media to expose government wrongdoing and corruption. We fear that today’s raids on Nakanune.kz might be a politically-motivated attempt to silence critical reporting and prevent genuine investigative journalism in the country,” said David Diaz-Jogeix, Director of Programmes at ARTICLE 19.\nA warrant provided by police stated that the searches were part of a pre-trial criminal investigation concerning a group of people, involved in “the dissemination of knowingly false information that posed a danger to public order and inflicted heavy damage to Kazkommertsbank JSC, to the amount of KZT 144,235,090 (approx. £300,000 GBP).” Those involved are alleged to have conspired to use media outlets and online portals, specifically www.respublika-kaz.info and nakanune.kz, to disseminate deliberately false material. While it is not yet clear whether further action will be taken, the warrant suggests that Baidalinova and Kozlova could face charges of ‘dissemination of knowingly false information’ under Article 274 (4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, punishable by up to seven years’ imprisonment.\nThis is not the first time that Nakanune.kz and its journalists have come under pressure from the Kazakh authorities: in September this year, Nakanune.kz lost a libel case brought by Kazkommertzbank, regarding an article about corruption in the construction industry. In the case, the plaintiff claimed that the article had damaged the bank’s reputation, resulting in a loss of profits. An Almaty court ordered Baidalinova, the owner of the site, to pay approximately £70,000 in compensation, a decision Baidalinova is currently appealing. She maintains that the information published in the article was in the public interest, and should have initiated a police inquiry. Meanwhile, her lawyer argues that the court did not establish evidence of any material loss resulting from the article, which might have served as a basis for compensation.\nA number of Nakanune.kz’s journalists worked previously with Respublika, an independent newspaper which was highly critical of the Kazakh authorities, until its closure was forced in 2012, on charges of extremism.\nFollowing this, in April 2014, an Almaty court ruled that the Assandi Times, where a number of former Respublika journalists were working, was an affiliate of Respublika, and ordered its closure. Respublika is now operating through a Russia-based site, Respublika-kaz.info. This site was implicated in the Nakanune.kg libel case, for having distributed the article in question.\nARTICLE 19 has condemned the Kazakh authorities’ harassment of Respublika on numerous occasions, including in December 2012, when the publication was first suspended on charges of ‘extremism’, following its coverage of the Zhanaozen strikes, which resulted in security forces’ indiscriminate shooting of unarmed civilians; and in April 2014, following the closure of the Assandi Times. In both incidences, the actions of the prosecution demonstrated a clear attempt to ensure political control over the media within Kazakhstan, resulting in the restriction of the flow of information.\nGiven the history of harassment of the independent media in Kazakhstan, in particular persecution of Respublika and Nakanune.kz, and their journalists, ARTICLE 19 fears that the recent raids on Nakanune.kg are politically-motivated, and part of a wider pattern of intimidation, aiming to prevent investigative journalism from exploring and exposing corruption, and silencing critical reporting within Kazakhstan.\nWe remind Kazakhstan of their obligation to protect and promote freedom of expression and call upon the Kazakh authorities to cease threats and intimidation of those who exercise their fundamental right to freedom of expression.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8329107761383057}
+{"content": "Abstract\nGravity Gradiometry has long been known as a fundamentally useful geophysical quantity. Early<br>applications of Gradiometry surveying required cumbersome instruments that required time consuming<br>and delicate operation, making effective coverage of large areas difficult and expensive. Modern<br>instrumentation has enabled Gravity Gradiometry to be performed from an airborne or marine<br>platform, enabling accurate measurement of gravity gradient over explorationally significant areas in a<br>reasonable time scale.<br>The ability of a modern moving platform gradiometer to isolate its measurement from the acceleration<br>of the aircraft over a bandwidth between ~300m and 100km enables the complete field to be<br>measured, without spatial aliasing, at low observation height. This allows the survey to capture signal<br>from subsurface anomalies through the depth range of interest to both mineral and hydrocarbon<br>explorationists, while facilitating accurate definition of the overburden through integrated<br>interpretation. A demonstration of the application of this approach, in a typical Middle Eastern salt<br>structure in areas of seismic uncertainty, is made through the construction of a “realistic synthetic”<br>gravity gradient dataset, using an Earth Model and imposing realistic survey noise and uncertainty. The<br>Earth Model parameters are perturbed to demonstrate sensitivity to typical time and depth domain<br>velocity (structural) uncertainty and density uncertainty to derive the sensitivity of the integrated<br>technique to variations in the subsurface.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6227627992630005}
+{"content": "Takeaway\nRett (RTT)-like disorders display significant heterogeneity in symptoms, age of regression and age of seizure onset.\nWhy this matters\nRTT is the most prevalent developmental encephalopathy (DE); disorders termed ‘RTT-like’ may have significant developmental, clinical and genetic differences, which warrant their consideration as unique disorders.\nIdentifying RTT-like syndromes as unique disorders may lead to distinct therapeutic and management approaches.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9963796138763428}
+{"content": "Yonsei University Achieves 151st in the 2022 THE World University Rankings, All-Time High RankingSeptember 09, 2021\nAs the only South Korean private university to rise, climbing 36 positions from last year\nYonsei University in Seoul, South Korea is ranked 151st in the 2022 THE World University Rankings 2022 released by the UK's global university assessment agency, Times Higher Education (THE). The following rank is the highest-ranking attained since the foundation of Yonsei University in 1885. Yonsei University's rise is viewed to be notably significant, especially amidst a drop in the ranking of most major universities in South Korea compared to the previous year. This is particularly so when looking at private universities, with Yonsei University being the only university to experience a rise, climbing three positions to place itself at 4th in the overall domestic ranking.\nTHE, along with QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), is considered one of the most reliable global university assessment agencies. The following assessment has been published for the top 1,662 universities across 99 countries. The global university assessment by THE incorporates five main indicators: ▲Teaching (30%), ▲Research (30%), ▲Citations (30%), ▲International outlook (7.5%), and ▲Industry income (2.5%).\nAmong the five main indicators, Yonsei University has experienced a general rise in scores across all indicators (rise of 4.5 points for research, 2.7 points for teaching, and 1.7 points for citation), therefore placing itself higher in the overall global ranking compared to the previous year. Despite a minor drop in the indicator for Industry income, with Yonsei University still scoring 96.9 points, it remained at the highest level in the world with no adverse impact on the overall ranking. Yonsei managed to maintain the same score for the International outlook indicator as last year.\nLooking at the lower 13 detailed indicators that make up the five main evaluation criteria, the significant rise in the university's reputation (research reputation, educational reputation) can be listed as the main contributor that drove the overall ranking up. University reputation is an indicator of the brand value of universities that university researchers, graduates, and alumni have accumulated for a long time.\nYonsei University has achieved remarkable results across fields of education and research through continuous investment and effort in midst of times of crisis with the current COVID-19 pandemics and the trend of a continuous decrease in the domestic school-age population.\nYonsei University is speeding up its efforts to provide excellent and reliable educational content through the establishment of 'LearnUs', a knowledge-sharing platform that would pioneer the educational revolution in the new media and digital era. LearnUs is a cloud-based innovative digital education platform that has been used to operate regular degree courses since the first semester of 2021. Starting from September 1, the platform has expanded into an online education platform for the public, creating an 'open knowledge channel' where anyone could share their knowledge with others. By actively communicating with education consumers around the world through the utilization of virtual technology, Yonsei University expects to once again solidify its position as a pioneer in the global education market and the exemplary private institution leading higher education in South Korea.\nIn order to enhance the research competitiveness as well as creating a research environment in which researchers can concentrate, Yonsei University has formed a 'Yonsei Research Committee', a committee directly under the president consisting of top-notch researchers in the university. Yonsei also strives to attract leading researchers and foster areas of intensive support through the \"Yonsei Signature Research Cluster Project\". \"Yonsei Signature Research Cluster Project.\" is a new support project that aims to foster Yonsei's representative research fields, and the project so far has achieved notable results by selectively focusing the support for areas capable of producing world-class research results.\nYonsei University was also placed 79th in the global ranking in the QS World University Rankings 2022, the highest ranking attained since its opening, amidst a drop in the ranking of most major universities in Korea compared to the previous year. Yonsei University plans to continue its upward trend by strengthening its competitiveness in research such as discovering and attracting excellent researchers and supporting promising areas of research in the future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.701587975025177}
+{"content": "This guide was prepared by the Business subject specialist for the Dalhousie community. These resources have been selected as excellent starting points for academic research on companies. For further research assistance, please contact Dr. Joyline Makani\nPage Contents:\nWhen doing research on specific companies it is important to establish from the beginning whether the company is:\nThis type of information is usually available in company directories listed in a section below.\nPublic companies sell their shares on the stock market. They are legally obligated to disclose financial information to their shareholders and to legislative bodies. To fulfill this obligation Public companies produce reports, which are sent to the shareholders and filed with regulatory bodies like the Canadian Securities Administrators or the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission.\nThe company SEC filings are a crucial source of financial information and acts as a basis for historic analysis and forecasting. They contain not only the company's financial statements, tables, notes, and management reports, but also anything else that the company is required to disclose.\nThese are the companies that do not trade on stock exchange. Information on private companies is often difficult to find. Begin by searching market research reports. Market Research reports provide valuable and timely information about the industry, its market size, key players, mergers and acquisitions, costs, profitability etc.\nBloomberg (only accessible from dedicated workstations in the Killam, North Learning Commons and Rowe)\nOffers real-time trading data, detailed historical data, customizable market monitors, macro-economic data, news, and much more for stocks, bonds,commodities, and other major markets all in one place.\nDatastream (only accessible from a dedicated workstation in the Killam, North Learning Commons.)\nProvides access to significant historical time series data including equity, index, commodity, currency, bond, futures, options, and economic data. The Excel add-on allows researchers to download data on multiple securities simultaneously. Also provides access to ASSET4 ESG data which includes 500 metrics on more than 4,700 global companies covering environmental, social, and governance factors.\nProvides access to most public securities documents and information filed by public companies and investment funds with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA).\" Available in both languages French and English. (The SEDI system allows you to search for insider filings.)\nAccess to the SEC's EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system) filings by corporations, funds, and individuals. N.B. You can also access EDGAR filings through the Mergent and LexisNexis databases.\nProvides links to the websites of SEC-equivalent regulatory bodies around the world.\nProvides access to UK corporate filings. Click on WebCheck to gain access to basic company information for free; full documents may be purchased for a nominal fee.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5338777303695679}
+{"content": "This checklist can be used by teams to help identify ideas to intensify interventions based on their hypothesis for why the student may not be responding to an intervention. The checklist is aligned with the dimensions of the Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity.\nSearch Search\nThis series includes video examples and tip sheets to help educators and families in using the NCII reading and mathematics sample lessons to support students with intensive needs. These lessons provide short instructional routines to encourage multiple practice opportunities using explicit instruction principles. The videos and tip sheets describe how educators can use the sample lessons to support instruction in a virtual setting, how educators can share these lessons with parents, and how parents can also implement the lessons to provide additional practice opportunities.\nThese videos and tips are part of a series of products to support students with intensive needs in the face of COVID-19. These videos illustrate how parents and grandparents can implement the NCII reading and mathematics sample lessons to provide additional practice. In addition to the video examples, a tip sheet is available to help parents implement the lessons. Implementation of Reading Lesson: Parent Example\nTeams are a vital part of an effective multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) across both academics and behavior as well as special education. Making connections across the across the various teams used in MTSS and special education can be challenging. This resource from NCII and the PBIS Center, provides information about how DBI can support IEP implementation and provides a table with key considerations for teams working across the MTSS system.\nIn this video, Mary Randel, a doctoral candidate in Special Education at Michigan State University & NCII Coach for the Swartz Creek School District, addresses the importance of ensuring that students with disabilities have access to supports across the tiers of a tiered frameworks, especially intensive intervention.\nIn this video, Dr. Evelyn Johnson, Associate Professor at Boise State University, discusses how data can be used to support eligibility decisions for students with disabilities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6461683511734009}
+{"content": "Anchor For Tomorrow\nChanging The Way\nThe World\nThinks About\nReturning Citizens\nOUR PREMISE\nAFT is an interactive comprehensive platform that enables personalized Returning Citizen engagement and utilizes data collected to ensure the best possible outcome and keep enhancing reentry processes.\nAnchor for Tomorrow (AFT) provides an evidence-based virtual environment that supports training, engaging and following-up with individuals who are currently incarcerated to prepare them for successful reentry to thecommunity, as well as reducing recidivism through post-release engagement and follow-up.\nAgency personnel may also have access to pertinent information and training material in the platform.\nTo secure employment and receive job training, AFT connects individuals transitioningback into the community to future employers.\nAFT technology offers employers access to a database of individuals with certifications to enhance the selection of qualified individuals to fill job vacancies.\nA CHANGE-MAKER IN REENTRY\nAFT is an INTEGRATED digital program, encompassing multiple aspects of reentry to EQUIP returning citizens the proper tools to prepare them for successful reintegration into the community, and ensue with a CONTINUUM OF CARE to minimize recidivism.\nResources for proper training and follow-up resulting in addressing the following challenges:\nLack of preparation for the “new life”\nLack of adequate education and job training\nLack of continuous follow-up post reentry\nMedical care\nMental health services and substance abuse\nCommunity preparation\nFamily support\nAffordable housing\nVital record support\nADDRESSING REENTRY CHALLENGES A Paradigm Shift in Reentry Preparing for a successful reentry INTEGRATED REENTRY\nIntegrated Reentry combines multiple aspects of a reentry program in one setting, founded upon evidence-based practices, with the goal of helping to address defined challenges.\nIntegrated Reentry helps returning citizens, the prison system, families and communities, while enabling a safer environment.\nIR blends the expertise of training programs, mental health, legal affairs, substance use, family reunification, and other initiatives.\nThe data collected along with input gathered from stakeholders help forming a digital footprint that enables us to take creative action to address the reentry challenges for the good of all.\nAUGMENTED REENTRY\nThrough Engagement programs, data points collected includes physical wellbeing, mental health, drugs prescribed, drugs used, lifestyle, profile, etc.\nData is aggregated and optimized for analytics tools and artificial intelligence analysis.\nCorrelations can be deduced, and Recommendations are made according to rules and algorithms, such as flagging certain individuals with a bad trend.\nUnderstanding and Applying Knowledge to Collected Data Ensuring Success Post Reentry CONTINUUM OF CARE MANAGE POST REENTRY PROCESS\nSmart Data Collection\nReal-Time Communication and Feedback Loop\nCustomized Alerts for Returning Citizens and for Officers\nTrack work presence and Reported Outcomes\nPredictive Analytics to Support Decision Making\nIMPROVE EFFICIENCY\nDefining and Tracking Optimal Pathways\nProactive Response to Returning Citizen Feedback\nReduction of Recidivism\nOptimization of Staff Resources\nReduction of Administrative Burden with Automated Forms and Reminders\nENHANCE SATISFACTION\nProductive Feedback Loops\nCustomized Educational Materials Sent at Designated Times\nReal Time Progress Reports\nUnique Support Groups with Defined Parameters", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6838968992233276}
+{"content": "Nutrition\nThe dvm360® nutrition page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on the latest veterinary nutrition This page consists of videos, interviews, articles, podcasts, and research on advancements and developments of therapies for nutrition, and more.\nAre you planning on attending ACVC? If so, here are 3 articles from our last live conference to get you in the spirit.\nStudies have revealed that omega-3s have anti-inflammatory properties in many species and can be used to help manage canine osteoarthritis.\nA veterinary dermatologist breaks down the complexities of food allergies and food trials and provides a framework to simplify your discussions with clients.\nCan these alternative ingredients enhance the nutritional value of meals for companion animals?\nHelp conquer your fear of math with these simple and effective formulas that offer a more personalized approach to your patient's nutrition plan.\nExplore the crucial role nutrition plays in treating this frustrating condition and how to determine which diet is best for your patients (Sponsored by The Blue Buffalo Co.).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9709299206733704}
+{"content": "Nutritional Therapy is the application of nutrition science in the promotion of health, peak performance and individual care. Nutritional therapy practitioners use a wide range of tools to assess and identify potential nutritional imbalances and understand how these may contribute to an individual's symptoms and health concerns. This approach allows them to work with individuals to address nutritional balance and help support the body towards maintaining health.\nNutritional therapy is recognised as a complementary medicine and is relevant for individuals with chronic conditions, as well as those looking for support to enhance their health and wellbeing.\nContact Details Reviews and Ratings\nWe do not have any reviews about Clare Jones Nutritional Therapy available right now.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5756903886795044}
+{"content": "For most of us, the hours we spend sleeping are simply a time for rest and recovery. However, you might be surprised to learn that your sleeping position can have a significant impact on your body, particularly if you already have an injury.\nMasnad Health Clinic wants to support your entire health journey.\nOur Knowledge Centre shares essential information to help improve your physical and mental wellbeing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000097751617432}
+{"content": "No Products in the Cart\nPurchasing your first patio furniture is as exciting as purchasing your first garden home. Before you hurry out to buy, take the time to research what will work best for your grass, floor, or porch. I wish I had (instead of winding up with the patio furniture underneath). Learn from my mistakes and avoid making costly blunders when shopping for outdoor furniture.\nWhen you start looking for outdoor furniture on the Internet, you'll see a massive range of prices. Stores pay up to $1,000 at the high end, while they pay less than $700 at the low end.\nGuess where I ended up buying our patio furniture? Oh, I was swayed by the low price and went to the phony wicker couch I discovered on a discount website after a late-night computer crawl.\nWhat else could I ask for? It was cheap and not unsightly.\nTo begin with, I might have insisted that our seats not move every time we sat down. Our sofa was so light that the chairs slid, and the cushions skated when you sat down reasonably sharply. Our boy, who isn't the most agile animal, to begin with, has become so wary of unsteady seats that he's now cautiously paced our deck for a few minutes till he gathers the strength to jump up.\nDon't go straight for the price tag. If you were thinking of where to purchase your furniture, it would assist. Even though it is cheap and where you may save money. Many merchants sell high-quality goods that are also for sale, such as this one.\nWe lived in a bit of an apartment with a wooden porch until we bought a house with a yard. It was our first outside space, and we loved it. We decorated it with planters, a patio, a lounge chair, and an antique dining table we found at a rummage sale.\nThe set was charming and well-made, but the chairs' legs were too short, allowing them to slide into the gaps between the wooden boards on the floor. We had to be careful to position the chairs in that manner, and we had to constantly remind our visitors to do the same — not exactly the ideal setup for spontaneity and fun.\nIf you're shopping for a wooden deck outdoor dining package, keep the chair legs in mind so they don't get stuck in a void when you move the chair out.\nTeak, eucalyptus, stainless steel, aluminum, wrought iron, wicker, and synthetic resin are just a few of the materials you might encounter while browsing for patio furniture. Each piece of content has advantages and disadvantages that make it appropriate for some temperatures and outdoor circumstances but not others. Consider the various metals, for example.\nBecause aluminum is lightweight, it is not suitable for use in high-wind areas. Stainless steel is durable and low-maintenance, but it may become quite hot when exposed to light, so it's not ideal if you're planning to leave it uncovered.\nIf you live in a typically rainy area, you will miss wood furniture; teak, long-lasting, and \"all-weather\" hardwood would require annual maintenance to prevent rotting and warping.\nOn the other hand, natural wicker components are designed for outside environments because they can't withstand the elements. If you enjoy the style and intend to use it outside, synthetic resin wicker furniture is a good choice.\nJust because it's at an outdoor furniture store doesn't mean it's ideal for your outside scenario or area. Do you ensure that the materials are suitable for your area and the weather exposure (are the furnishings in a shadow, a roof, or direct sunlight?)\nIt's outside furniture. Therefore it should be fine in the shower, right?\nNot with a pillow in your hands. I had thought that our sectional cushions would be weatherproof and that the fabric would repel the rain. To a point, that's what's going to happen, so cover the cushions if it's pouring. We didn't – an amateurish mistake that resulted in overly moist, heavy pillows that took longer to dry and mildew in the long run. Yuck!\nCarry them inside, place them in an outer storage box, and keep them upright but at an angle so that they repel water. Consider obtaining protective covers for the base and cushion-less elements, especially for wood furniture.\nOutdoor textiles are water-repellent and waterproof, but not waterproof. During downpours, make sure to cover the cushions.\nSo far, I've written about how the cheap outdoor sectional I got was flimsy, uncomfortable, and mildewed. It's becoming more complex. The sectional had been resting beneath a large oak. After a few months of living on our terrace,\nThere were a few blobs of bird poop on it. I decided I'd deal with it later because it was gross. Within a week, the ground had been littered (pun intended) with purple droplets from the berries devoured by the birds. I scraped out everything I could and threw the blankets in the washing machine. The stains did not remove despite two items of washing.\nConsider what could happen to your outdoor furnishings. Is there a lot of bird activity in your area? Is there a tree for coloring berries? If you do, you should plan on securing your furnishings. Alternatively, you can find a suitable spot for it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8802543878555298}
+{"content": "Are we going to get any calm returning to equity markets? There's a lot of unsettling concern about the combination of higher bond yields, geopolitical risk and the ongoing trade tensions.16 October 2018\nIf today’s inflation rise is due to currency, the momentum should fade. Instead, we think it is largely noise with inflation set to return to the 2% target early next year.25 September 2018\nThe catalyst for the biggest U.S. equity sell-off for six years is being blamed on a delayed realization that inflation pressures are rising perhaps more quickly than anticipated. As such, this appears to be more of a 'healthy' correction rather than the start of a broader re-evaluation for earnings.20 April 2018", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9984860420227051}
+{"content": "Grant Details\nGrant Number: 1R21CA256656-01A1 Interpret this number Primary Investigator: Leach, Heather Organization: Colorado State University Project Title: An Adaptive Physical Activity Maintenance Intervention for Cancer Survivors Fiscal Year: 2021\nAbstract\nIt is well established that structured moderate to vigorous physical activity (i.e., aerobic and resistanceexercise) improves many physical and psychosocial health outcomes for cancer survivors. However, it isestimated that less than half of cancer survivors are achieving the cancer-specific exercise guidelines.Interventions that are supervised, and include theory-based behavior change strategies are effective forincreasing moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among cancer survivors; but following anintervention, many survivors return to previously inactive, or insufficiently active lifestyles. To achieve the manybenefits associated with MVPA or ‘exercise’, cancer survivors must not only adopt or begin a program, but alsobe able to maintain these PA levels long-term. In addition to individual behavior change strategies,interpersonal, and environmental support for PA can extend the success of PA interventions. This can beachieved by increasing the accessibility of tailored, evidence-informed cancer-specific exercise programs atcommunity-based locations. Thus, we propose to engage in a research-practice partnership to deliver anadaptive PA maintenance intervention for cancer survivors. In the R21 phase, we will examine acceptability ofmaintenance intervention components, and conduct a needs assessment for intervention delivery at three-community partner locations. In the R33 phase, we will utilize an adaptive intervention design to determine theoptimal level of support needed to maintain PA following a community-based exercise program. We will enrollcancer survivors who are not currently achieving aerobic and resistance exercise guidelines in a three-month,supervised, group-based exercise and PA behavior change program at one of three community fitnessfacilities. Upon completion of the program, participants will be encouraged to continue exercising during athree-month free-living follow-up period, during which time there will be no active intervention. After this follow-up period, exercise levels will be assessed. Those who are not achieving aerobic and resistance exerciseguidelines for cancer survivors will be classified as ‘incomplete responders’ and randomized to one of twosubsequent interventions: (a) monthly PA behavior change discussion sessions, or (b) monthly PA behaviorchange discussion sessions plus bi-weekly, exercise sessions. Responders will be randomized to either: (c) nofurther intervention, or (d) monthly PA behavior change discussion sessions. After three-months of thesubsequent PA maintenance intervention, exercise levels will be assessed again (i.e., 6-months aftercompletion of the initial exercise program). This project is significant because it aims to develop a tailoredapproach to enhancing PA maintenance, by identifying non-responders and providing them with the additionalsupport necessary to engage in MVPA long-term. Delivering the intervention in community-based facilities willincrease potential for scalability and widespread dissemination. Findings from this study will prepare our teamto test this intervention in a full-scale adaptive trial, powered for efficacy.\nPublications\nNone", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8251782059669495}
+{"content": "A Meet the Boss roundtable brought to you by Fluent Commerce\nIn our fast-paced, digital-first world, optimizing the customer experience is essential. Users now expect a seamless and personalized shopping experience. Brands are striving to deepen customer relationships, while drawing fresh insights from the vast amounts of data being collected. Headless commerce has opened the door to a new era of flexibility in commerce. Decoupling the presentation layer from the ‘back-end’ systems has allowed for rapid and radical changes to the shopping experience, but many companies still face challenges in this space.\nReal-time inventory visibility is often cited as one of the most significant challenges companies face. Order management in headless commerce plays a vital role in this space, bringing cohesion, aiding conversion and driving business outcomes as a result. As a critical component, your order management system must have the capabilities and agility to allow for a successful headless commerce approach.\nSo how can companies fully embrace the opportunities and overcome the challenges? How can we think of order management more holistically, even before a customer has clicked ‘buy’?\nJoin Fluent Commerce and a selection of leading industry peers for this virtual roundtable from Meet the Boss, as we discuss the critical role of order management in headless commerce.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8432071208953857}
+{"content": "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nSeptember 27, 2021\nContact: media@americanautomakers.org\nAutomotive Industry Joint Statement in Support of the Launching of the U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council (TTC)\nThe associations representing the U.S. and EU motor vehicle manufacturers – the\nEuropean Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation – welcome the creation of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).\nWe strongly support the revival of closer transatlantic coordination on critical issues arising from the nexus of trade with climate change, technology development and supply chains, for example. We expect that this initiative will lead to a deepening of transatlantic trade and economic relations, promoting bilateral trade and investment, avoiding new technical barriers to trade, fostering innovation, research and development, and international standards and regulation.\nThis renewed partnership comes in the midst of a comprehensive transformation of the transport sector as motor vehicles make the transition to zero-emission powertrains and through the rapid development of connected and autonomous driving technologies. The application of these technologies promises to help achieve important shared goals: to improve road safety, address climate change, and enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. and European automotive sectors.\nIt also comes at a time when the motor vehicle industry in both the U.S. and Europe is facing considerable headwinds, including supply chain shortages, high shipping costs and the ongoing imposition of tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium.\nWe embrace and endorse the objective of the TTC to coordinate a transatlantic approach to trade and encourage the TTC to address these critical and urgent matters. Our associations are currently identifying key areas where the motor vehicle sector can contribute to this initiative and look forward to working with the U.S. and the EU to achieve our common objectives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8528844714164734}
+{"content": "Abstract\nSubterranean ecosystems host highly adapted aquatic invertebrate biota which play a key role in sustaining groundwater ecological functioning and hydrological dynamics. However, functional biodiversity studies in groundwater environments, the main source of unfrozen freshwater on Earth, are scarce, probably due to the cryptic nature of the systems. To address this, we investigate groundwater trophic ecology via stable isotope analysis, employing δ\n13C and δ 15N in bulk tissues, and amino acids. Specimens were collected from a shallow calcrete aquifer in the arid Yilgarn region of Western Australia: a well-known hotspot for stygofaunal biodiversity. Sampling campaigns were carried out during dry (low rainfall: LR) and the wet (high rainfall: HR) periods. δ 13C values indicate that most of the stygofauna shifted towards more 13C-depleted carbon sources under HR, suggesting a preference for fresher organic matter. Conversion of δ 15N values in glutamic acid and phenylalanine to a trophic index showed broadly stable trophic levels with organisms clustering as low-level secondary consumers. However, mixing models indicate that HR conditions trigger changes in dietary preferences, with increasing predation of amphipods by beetle larvae. Overall, stygofauna showed a tendency towards opportunistic and omnivorous habits- typical of an ecologically tolerant community-shaped by bottom-up controls linked with changes in carbon flows. This study provides baseline biochemical and ecological data for stygofaunal trophic interactions in calcretes. Further studies on the carbon inputs and taxaspecific physiology will help refine the interpretation of the energy flows shaping biodiversity in groundwaters. This will aid understanding of groundwater ecosystem functioning and allow modelling of the impact of future climate change factors such as aridification.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8578379154205322}
+{"content": "What Is A Physician Service Agreement\nWhat processes should be followed, who should be involved in these processes, and what evidence is needed to optimize the development of new VSPs and the renewal of existing VSPs? When answering these questions, companies need to consider the current process of what works well and what doesn`t. You should also consider the key stakeholders who should be involved from the outset, including those of the management team, finance, legal counsel and medical management. [2] Modern healthcare. Transactions remained hot in 2018, with a focus on doctors` offices. www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20181226/NEWS/181219908/dealmaking-stayed-hot-in-2018-with-a-focus-on-physician-practices. December 2018. The concept of sticky PPE is reminiscent of the participation requirements in the agreements that bind clinically integrated networks (CIN).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.631877064704895}
+{"content": "Busbar supports, also known as busbar clamps or busbar braces, are electrically insulating supports designed to hold live electrical conductors known as busbars. Busbars are used in a wide range of electrical applications, including high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. These insulating supports secure copper or aluminium busbars within an enclosure and hold them safely during critical moments, such as short circuits.\nHow are Low Voltage Busbar Supports made?\nLow voltage busbar supports can be made of a number of materials, including polyamide 6.6, dough-moulded compound, GP03, and other polymers. Manufacturers must use materials with high electrical resistance since electrical resistance is a crucial feature of busbar supports. They can be manufactured to hold busbars in different arrangements. Variations may include the number of phases (such as L1, L2, and L3 in a 3-phase system), poles, and bars per pole. For example, our MX supports are used to build a three- or four-pole busbar system.\nWhat Are Some Important Properties Of Bubsar Supports?\nThe properties and characteristics of the insulating support should be important factor to consider before being used in any busbar system. Current-carrying busbars and supports are subjected to significant stress as a result of the forces associated with a short circuit. During these moments and for normal everyday use, the support must endure electromagnetic forces safely.\nSome properties of certain you might want to be aware of may include:\nThe material it is made from. The operating/conductor temperature it can continuously withstand. Flammability rating of the material (i.e., UL94-V0). Glow wire test temperature of the material. Equipment voltage (Ue). Insulation voltage (Ui). Impulse voltage (Uimp). Icw (short-circuit withstand capacity) rating How Are Busbar Supports Tested?\nBusbar supports have no product standard of their own, but they should be manufactured and tested to meet the ratings associated with their intended application. This can be done by meeting the requirements of certain clauses within the application’s product standard, such as BS EN IEC 61439 for low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.\nTo understand the capability of an insulating support, manufacturers can send samples to third-party laboratories, or they can test in-house if they have suitable equipment. A safety margin is typically included in published data to account for minor material and manufacturing tolerances. Based on this, we can provide customers with a declaration of rating.\nThe complete technical data on our range of supports can be found here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7182707786560059}
+{"content": "A quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) is a systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early and school-age care and education programs.\nYou are here Training and Technical Assistance Providers\nMany professionals are key to supporting children’s access to high-quality care from birth through school age. They provide this support through technical assistance and training, administration, consumer education, health and mental health services, and other activities. The following resources are designed to support these professionals.\nFilter By\nAfter an emergency or disaster, communities have to recover from the damage left behind by the event.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7860512137413025}
+{"content": "Foods You Should Never Feed to Your CatWe often share food as a sign of our love for our feline friends. However, cats are definitely not tiny humans and some foods can cause upset stomach, trigger pancreatitis, can be toxic or even poisonous. This article will help you determine what foods to avoid feeding your cat to prevent serious illness.Are you concerned about your pet?Book a video consultation with an experienced veterinarian within minutes. Rating: 4.9 - more than 1600 reviewsRating: 4.9 - more than 1300 reviewsRating: 4.9 - more than 1600 reviews Download app The most common toxic effect of the following foods is listed with each item. Follow each link to learn more about each food item highlighted and how they can be toxic to cats. Note that these foods can be fatal and lead to death, depending on the age, weight, and health status of the cat and the amount eaten.Foods Toxic to CatsAlcohol and Raw dough: CNS (central nervous system) depression, gastrointestinal (GI) upsetOnions and Garlic: Heinz Body Anemia (destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia)Chocolate/coffee/caffeine: elevated heart rate, increased body temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, seizuresGrapes/raisins: kidney failureRaw eggs/raw meat/bones: bacterial infection (potentially transmissible to people), pancreatitis and poisoning, choking, obstruction, or perforation hazard from eating bonesXylitol (sugar substitute): decreased blood sugar (hypoglycemia), seizuresOther Foods to Avoid Feeding Your CatMilk/dairy products: GI upsetDog food: does not contain essential amino acids which, over time, can lead to vision issues, heart disease, and dental issuesConcentrated essential oils like citrus (orange, lemon, or lime): GI upset, CNS depressionCoconut water (high in potassium): bradycardia (decreased heart rate)Nuts (high in fat content): pancreatitis, GI upsetCoconut/coconut oil: pancreatitis, GI upsetSalt and salty snack foods: increased thirst and urination, GI upset, potential for sodium-ion poisoningFried or oily foods: GI upset, pancreatitisHow to Prevent Your Cat From Eating Dangerous or Potentially Toxic FoodsCats are naturally curious and like to investigate by jumping onto kitchen counters and even opening cabinets or pantry doors and knocking things off countertops. Here are some tips to keep your curious cat from eating dangerous and toxic foods you may have in your kitchen:Keep foods out of your cat’s reach by installing cat-proof locks on cabinets.Do not allow your cat on the kitchen counter while cooking or eating. Use deterrents such as double-sided sticky tape or motion-activated air spray deterrents.Do not feed your cat table scraps or food from your plate.Be mindful during any holidays. We often have enticing food (meant for people) available that curious cats find interesting and may taste.If you think or know that your cat has eaten any of these foods, contact your pDVM (primary veterinarian) or the nearest pet emergency hospital right away. Some of these foods may only cause mild GI upset, while others can be much more toxic and cause severe symptoms and even death.Read more:Vomiting and Diarrhea in CatsHow to Recognize and Treat Pancreatitis in CatsHow to Choose the Right Food for Your CatNeed to speak with a veterinarian regarding your cat’s food or another condition?Click here to schedule a video consult to speak to one of our vets. You can also download the FirstVet app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Stores.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6499061584472656}
+{"content": "Most patients have a hard time determining the ideal treatment plan to relieve their aches and pains. However, manual therapy takes all the doubt and apprehension out of the equation. Manual therapy is suitable for most situations, especially since it’s individually tailored to address your unique needs and concerns.\nOur licensed physical therapists in Miami evaluate your mobility, strength, stability, and flexibility to curate a personalized treatment plan just for you. They use the most effective hands-on manual therapy techniques to relieve your symptoms and restore your body’s mobility and functionality while ensuring your comfort.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9364855289459229}
+{"content": "A.P. Moller-Maersk has signed three separate cooperation agreements with China Classification Society (CCS) aiming to proceed with its decarbonisation strategy.\nIn particular, the cooperation mainly focuses on scientific and technological innovation projects, life-cycle green fuel availability and infrastructure, carbon-neutral technologies and standards as well as design for zero-emissions vessels.\n\"Maersk has set a clear and ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2050 and China will be a crucial partner towards ensuring that our industry will be able to respond effectively to the climate change challenge,\" claimed Managing Director of Maersk China Limited, Jens Eskelund.\nThe agreement between the Danish logistics group and CCS, which provides classification services to ships, offshore installations and related industrial products through technical rules and standards, will be valid for an initial of two years.\nChairman and President of China Classification Society, Mo Jianhui noted that the partnership with Maersk can develop the right set of standards, rules, and technical solutions for the benefit of the whole industry, and can also \"contribute to China’s ambition of realising the pledge of reaching peak emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060.\"\nBoth parties will invite research institutes to establish a joint force for the project.\nHead of Maersk fleet technology, Ole Graa Jakobsen stated that by leveraging CCS’ research capabilities, Maersk could have access to a broader range of high-quality resources to enable its journey towards a zero-carbon future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9913569092750549}
+{"content": "Enjoy access to a free NMLS renewal class when you attend an in-person event.\nA recent report from Black Knight revealed that the national delinquency rate fell to 7.6% in June as the number of past-due mortgages decreased by 98,000. This is the first decline in five months following the significant jump from 3.2% in January to 7.8% in May 2020.\nAccording to the report, serious delinquencies that are 90 days or more past due increased by over 1.2 million during the initial wave of COVID-19. This was due to the financial hardships that caused borrowers to miss their third mortgage payment. Black Knight reports that the 1.87 million mortgages that are seriously delinquent marks the highest level since early 2011.\nFederal foreclosure moratoriums are aiding in the decline of active foreclosure inventory. According to the report, the 192,000 active foreclosures in June was the fewest on record, dating back to 2000.\nClick here to read the full Black Knight report", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.99800705909729}
+{"content": "Your search Results 2 resources Liem, A., Renzaho, A. M. N., Hannam, K., Lam, A. I. F., & Hall, B. J. (2021). Acculturative stress and coping among migrant workers: A global mixed-methods systematic review. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 13(3), 491–517. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.12271\nNo existing review has synthesized key questions about acculturation experiences among international migrant workers. This review aimed to explore (1) What are global migrant workers’ experiences with acculturation and acculturative stress? (2) What are acculturative stress coping strategies used by migrant workers? And (3) how effective are these strategies for migrant workers in assisting their acculturation in the host countries? Peer-reviewed and gray literature, without time limitation, were searched in six databases and included if the study: focused on acculturative stress and coping strategies; was conducted with international migrant workers; was published in English; and was empirical. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. Three-layered themes of acculturation process and acculturative stress were identified as: individual layer; work-related layer; and social layer. Three key coping strategies were identified: emotion-focused; problem-focused; and appraisal-focused. These coping strategies were used flexibly to increase coping effectiveness and evidence emerged that a particular type of acculturative stress might be solved more effectively by a specific coping strategy. Migrant workers faced numerous challenges in their acculturative process. Understanding this process and their coping strategies could be used in developing research and interventions to improve the well-being of migrant workers.\nHannam, K., Butler, G., Witte, A., & Zuev, D. (2021). Tourist’s mobilities: Walking, cycling, driving and waiting. Tourist Studies, 1–13. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/1468797621992931\nThis commentary reviews recent research in terms of tourist’s mobilities in terms practices of walking, cycling and driving. It concludes by reflecting on the contemporary lock down of travel in terms of the global pandemic and its consequences for waiting, stillness and immobility – particularly in terms of flying.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9892446398735046}
+{"content": "Financial-related barriers affect medication access, impacting health outcomes and healthcare costs. According to a Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health Tracking Poll, 24% of respondents experience difficulty affording medications and 29% report a worsening of their condition from not taking medications as prescribed due to cost.\nTo help, as part of our consults, RxLive recommends a 90-day supply vs. 30-day whenever possible; switching to a generic, therapeutic or over-the-counter (OTC) alternative; referring to another pharmacy with a lower price for the same medication; identifying a copay assistance program or card; discontinuing a medication; or switching to an alternative dose, frequency or a combination medication.\nPharmacist-led financial interventions\n90-day medication supplies or generic, therapeutic or OTC alternatives are potentially viable cost-saving strategies. However, they may not be plausible if such alternative options don’t exist (such as insurance plans that don’t allow 90-day prescriptions for some medications).\nWhen brand-name meds are the only option available to the patient or if cost is a persistent concern, financial interventions such as referring to another pharmacy with a lower price for the same medication or identifying a copay assistance program may be other options.\nIdentification of financial barrier Many brand-name prescription drugs are expensive and can be a potential cost barrier that can be addressed at various points of the prescription-filling process. Through direct patient questioning, pharmacists can identify before the prescription is finalized for pickup if the price of a brand medication is a barrier. They can proactively search for cost-saving alternatives or strategies to help ensure patient access to therapy. Other indications of financial barriers include variant fill-history patterns that suggest patient attempts to skip or halve doses to stretch their prescriptions, patient inquiries about medication costs or availability of coupons, or questions regarding equivalence of less-expensive generic or OTC products. Refer to an alternative pharmacy offering the same med at a lower price If other cost-saving strategies can’t be used, pharmacists can transfer a prescription to another pharmacy that offer the same medication at a lower price. Medication pricing varies between pharmacies due to different pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) negotiating prices between drug manufacturers, pharmacies and insurance companies. In 2018, Consumer Reports showed significant price fluctuations for the same common medications at different pharmacies. In addition, larger retail pharmacy chains, membership-based stores and grocery store pharmacies may have in-store programs for those lacking insurance coverage, often providing significant discounts for commonly used medications.\nThere are a number of searchable online pharmacy sites (such as GoodRx, AARP Pharmacy, SingleCare or a store chain’s own pharmacy membership program) that provide listings of local pharmacies and their prescription prices, with some allowing consumers to self-report medication prices. These online resources can be used as time-saving tools to locate nearby pharmacies and identify their price points.\nTransferring a prescription to a lower-cost pharmacy must be in line with a state’s prescribing laws. Certain medications — such as schedule II-controlled substances or prescriptions lacking refills — can’t be transferred; these require a pharmacist to inform the patient or call the prescriber to initiate a new prescription request to be sent to a different location. Additionally, schedule III, IV and V meds can be transferred\nonly once despite any remaining refills above that. This is an opportunity for a pharmacist to explore with the patient whether transferring the prescription is optimal for their situation.\nCommunity pharmacist-led interventions that identify the same medication for a lower price at an alternative pharmacy opens patient access to medication therapy, improves compliance by reducing a cost barrier, and strengthens the pharmacist-patient relationship while building trust through wiliness to transfer businesses. so patient health can be met and financial barriers overcome.\nCopay assistance Copayment offsets in the form of coupons, vouchers and discount cards are options to reduce patient out-of-pocket spending by providing instant rebates on brand-name prescriptions. Some copay assistance programs are provided through pharmaceutical manufacturers; they can be accessed via medication websites or pharmaceutical marketers, and some programs also can be accessed through insurance plans.\nDiscount programs or cards\nnot offered by manufacturers are particularly helpful for persons on Medicare or Medicaid, who don’t qualify for manufacturer-support programs because of the federal anti-kickback law making it illegal to do so. However, some programs not offered by drug manufacturers may be available for seniors; pharmacists or your insurance company should know. But for non-Medicare/Medicaid patients or when a generic or therapeutic alternative doesn’t exist, a wide range of programs remain that can be used solely or in conjunction with insurance to offset the impact of high copays or deductibles. These programs can promote patient autonomy by enabling medication choice, rather than forcing patients to choose based solely on affordability.\nCopayment assistance cards are immediate mechanisms to reduce cost burden on brand medications. However, they aren’t an indefinite cost-saving option because they may come with use limitations or other stipulations. In addition, some insurance companies no longer apply the value of copayment assistance cards or coupons towards consumers’ deductibles or maximum out-of-pocket contributions with copay accumulators; this may influence their use vs. other cost-saving strategies. The immediate and long-term implications of such discounts can spark a dialogue between pharmacists and patients with chronic illnesses to consider multiple cost-saving approaches for extended medication therapy.\nLike RxLive clinical pharmacists, retail pharmacists should be familiar with the process and serve as an information source for those seeking ways to lower their immediate costs. (However, note that retail pharmacists are charged with filling what’s typically a large number of prescriptions each day, so may not have much time for in-depth patient consultations.)\nAccording to a recent study published in the\nJournal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP), prescription coupons and discount cards were viewed favorably by community pharmacists as a method to reduce costs and open access to medication therapy to patients not otherwise able to afford medications.\nWe remind patients that not all pharmacies are in-network with discount card companies, discounts can’t be used in conjunction with insurance, and patient information may be collected and stored when the patient enrolls in the discount program.\nSummary Experienced pharmacists — well-familiar with drug pricing and who have access to copay assistance programs or coupons — can reduce patient financial barriers and increase access to medications by referring to another pharmacy with a lower price or identifying a prescription-assistance program. Whatever turns out to be the most-effective solution for each patient, pharmacist-led financial interventions foster better adherence to a medication regime and can reduce morbidity and mortality, along with costs for the patient and, more broadly, for the nation’s health system. Resources\nShop Around for Lower Drug Prices.\nConsumer Reports\nPharmacists’ Experiences, Perceptions, and Knowledge of Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Coupons.\nJMCPTitle 21 Code of Federal Regulations. U.S. Dept. of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5878997445106506}
+{"content": "Notice:Users may be experiencing issues with displaying some pages on stanfordhealthcare.org. We are working closely with our technical teams to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience. Annals of neurologyChristopher, L. n., Napolioni, V. n., Khan, R. R., Han, S. S., Greicius, M. D. 2017 Abstract\nA reduction in glucose metabolism in the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) predicts conversion to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and tracks disease progression, signifying its importance in AD. We aimed to use decline in PCC glucose metabolism as a proxy for the development and progression of AD to discover common genetic variants associated with disease vulnerability.We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of decline in PCC [18 F] FDG PET measured in Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) participants (n=606). We then performed follow-up analyses to assess the impact of significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on disease risk and longitudinal cognitive performance in a large independent dataset (n=870). Lastly, we assessed whether significant SNPs influence gene expression using two RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) datasets (n=210 & n=159).We demonstrate a novel genome-wide significant association between rs2273647-T in the gene PPP4R3A and reduced [18 F] FDG decline (p= 4.44 x 10-8 ). In a follow-up analysis using an independent dataset, we demonstrate a protective effect of this variant against risk of conversion to MCI or AD (p=0.038) and against cognitive decline in individuals who develop dementia (p = 3.41 x 10-15 ). Furthermore, this variant is associated with altered gene expression in peripheral blood and altered PPPP4R3A transcript expression in temporal cortex, suggesting a role at the molecular level.PPP4R3A is a gene involved in AD risk and progression. Given the protective effect of this variant PPP4R3A should be further investigated as a gene of interest in neurodegenerative diseases and as a potential target for AD therapies. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.\nView details for PubMedID 29130521", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9579840302467346}
+{"content": "What happens within the black community when the gap widens between the poor and the affluent? That's one question raised by new census data showing well-off African-Americans leaving cities for the suburbs and the South while the ranks of the black poor grow larger.\nOver the past decade, the share of black households ranking among the poorest poor - those earning less than $15,000 - climbed from 20 percent to 26 percent, according to census figures released Thursday. Other racial and ethnic groups posted smaller increases. During the same period, the percentage of African-Americans making $200,000 or more a year was unchanged at 1.1 percent, even after the Great Recession.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.66200190782547}
+{"content": "DR's Diversity Committee has charged itself with identifying empirical studies and resources that represent the recommendations made in our 2015 white paper titled \"Increasing the Involvement of...\nCultural Diversity Cultural diversity refers to the differences among individuals based on their personal experiences and attributes.\nA person's culture may include their race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, nationality, language, religion, political affiliation, and socioeconomic background. Additionally, cultural norms may be influenced by these differences, such as peer and social group interactions and family or community values.\nOften, cultural and linguistic diversities are mentioned together (CLD). While cultural diversity may often include linguistic diversity, the two terms are not interchangeable.\nSpecial educators must be culturally responsive to all students, especially those students with disabilities whose culture may influence their educational decisions and outcomes.\nproject20/20 is a 3-year outcomes-based project driven by all of CEC, from individual members, to our various components (divisions, units, chapters and caucuses). Through the project, we will...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9905498027801514}
+{"content": "Global shipments of traditional PCs, inclusive of desktops, notebooks and workstations, reached 86.7 million units during the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21), up 3.9 percent from the prior year according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of growth for the PC market as the onset of the pandemic has led to a surge in demand while also contributing to component shortages and other supply challenges.\n\"The PC industry continues to be hampered by supply and logistical challenges and unfortunately these issues have not seen much improvement in recent months,\" said Jitesh Ubrani, Research Manager for IDC's Mobile and Consumer Device Trackers. \"Given the current circumstances, we are seeing some vendors reprioritize shipments amongst various markets, allowing emerging markets to maintain growth momentum while some mature markets begin to slow.\" \"Bottlenecked supply chains and ongoing logistic challenges led the U.S. PC market into its first quarter of annual shipment decline since the beginning of the pandemic,\" said Neha Mahajan, Senior Research Analyst, Devices and Displays at IDC. \"After a year of accelerated buying driven by the shift to remote work and learning, there’s also been a comparative slowdown in PC spending and that has caused some softening of the U.S. PC market today. Yet, supply clearly remains behind demand in key segments with inventory still below normal levels.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5171455144882202}
+{"content": "Our evaluations\nWe assess the human health and environmental risks associated with manufacturing, importing and using industrial chemicals in Australia. Evaluations refers to the risk assessment of industrial chemicals that are being introduced or used in Australia, or matters related to these chemicals. We publish these risk assessments as\nevaluation statements.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9987053871154785}
+{"content": "By Lara Zakaria, RPh HHC Being sick sucks. I know this, you know this… so why don’t we just avoid it to begin with? When we get sick, it’s usually due to a combination of factors that result in a weakened immune system which then allows a virus or bacteria to multiply and wreak havoc. I like to compare your", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8608478903770447}
+{"content": "In spring 2020, an innovative three-way collaboration took place between ClimateYou, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and two City Tech classes. It was a success. City Tech students in Professor Robin Michals’ Communication Design Photography Class and those in Professor Reginald Blake’s Natural Disaster Class joined together to explore evidence of climate change at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. This unique, cross-discipline collaboration paired photography students with student writers, each reflecting and sharing his or her personal observations of how the changing climate affects nature.\nStudents were expertly guided by Kate Fermoile, BBG Director of Exhibitions and Barbara Kurland, BBG Director of Learning and Partnerships. Many students had never been to the venerable 52-acre garden with over 12,000 different plants. At the glassed-in Tropical Pavilion students made the connection between the enclosure’s warm, humid ambience and how the greenhouse gases released into the earth’s atmosphere have heated the planet. Since it was early spring at the BBG students also documented the early arrival of leaf buds, cherry blossoms and magnolias due to a warmer climate.\nA public exhibit of photographs and essays was planned for the end of the semester but was postponed due to the COVID pandemic. However, the ClimateYou website features the City Tech students’ photographs and essays for the public to view online.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9554203748703003}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTwo analytical tasks have been conducted in this article. The first is to construct a defamilisation typology that covers eighteen OECD members and four tiger economies (namely Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore). The second is to demonstrate this typology's contribution to the debate on the existence of two essential preconditions for the development of an all-encompassing East Asian welfare regime: (1) the existence of significant differences in the welfare systems between the East Asian countries and the non-East Asian OECD countries; and (2) the existence of significant similarities in the welfare systems of the East Asian countries.\nScopus Subject Areas Sociology and Political Science Political Science and International Relations", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.521423876285553}
+{"content": "Quality Evaluation of Yoghurt from Cowmilk, Soymilk amd Cow/Soymilk Abstract\nProximate analyses carried out on samples of cow milk, soymilk and cow/soymilk Yoghurts showed significant difference (P<0.05) in the % crude protein, crude fat and carbohydrate contents. For crude protein they were 3.49 ± 0.04, 2.78 ± 0.13 and 2.02 ± 0.4 for cow yoghurt, cow/soy yoghurt and soy yoghurt respectively. However, there was no significant difference (P<0.05) in their moisture content and crude fibre. The carbohydrate content of the soy yoghurt had the highest value of 4.79± 0.06 while that of the cow/soy yoghurt and cow yoghurt had lesser values of 4.28± 0.03 and 3.45± 0.46 respectively. Sensory evaluation conducted showed that there was no significant difference (P<0.05) in their tastes and overall acceptability. However, there were significant differences (P<0.05) in colour, aroma and mouth feel. The overall result showed that yoghurt from soy base could compete favourably with the yoghurt from cow base-reference product.\nKeywords: Soymilk, cowmilk, yoghurt, starter culture, proximate analysis, sensory analysis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9713822603225708}
+{"content": "Don't chuck cnc profits.\nBasic collet chucks are the most popular tool-holding system clue to their flexibility and ability to secure a variety of shank sizes via a simple collet change. However, the flexibility also introduces multiple run-out tolerances, which can diminish the advantages.\nThe interchangeable collets are a primary problem with this system. Failure to follow proper tool colleting procedures will result in deformed collets, which reduces tool concentricity and holding power. These \"flexible\" collets should also be discarded after 400-600 hours of use, but this recommendation is often disregarded clue to cost considerations.\nSeveral premium non-collet systems are available as an alternative to the collet-based systems. These systems exert direct pressure between the inside of the chuck and the tool shank--either through hydraulic or mechanical expansion and contraction. The primary obstacles of these premium systems are initial cost and limited ability to hold a variety of shank sizes within the same chuck.\nHydraulic chucks [hydro chucks] have long been considered the most precise chuck system available. While hydraulic forces may initially offer the best tool concentricity, this precision can diminish when the tool is subjected to typical cutting forces. The disadvantages of hydro chucks is their initial cost, which is typically two to three times that of standard collet chucks. The secondary problem involves the flexible internal pressure wall, which can deform if the tool shank is improperly inserted.\nThe most recent addition to the high-precision chuck solution involves shrink fitting tools into solid chucks.The induction heating system allows for rapid re-heating of the chuck receiver and easy removal of the dull tool.The controlled heat provided by induction heating allows a heat shrink chuck to be reused thousands of times without tolerance or metallurgical changes to the metal.\nSource: Mark Alster is a regional sales manager for Leitz Tooling Systems. Visit LeitzTooling.com or call (800) 253-6070.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8513133525848389}
+{"content": "Today, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced major changes to aspects of government support available to businesses affected by the pandemic. These are particularly relevant to businesses with furloughed employees and also the self-employed. The changes reflect the growing impact of Covid-19 on an increasing number of businesses facing stricter safety guidelines or temporary closure.\nJob Support Scheme\nThe Job Support Scheme will replace the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 1 November 2020. Big changes to previously released details have been announced. Instead of a minimum requirement of paying 55% of wages for a third of hours, as announced last month, employers will have to pay for a minimum of 20% of usual hours worked, and 5% of hours not worked.\nThe government will now fund 62% of the wages for hours not worked. This more than doubles the maximum payment to £1,541.75 a month. In the most generous case, the taxpayer will now go from funding 22% of wages to just under half.\nTo read more, click here.\nSelf-Employment Income Support Scheme\nRishi Sunak has announced that the third SEISS grant is to be based on 40% of average trading profits. Businesses temporarily unable to trade due to Covid-19 will be eligible. The grant will be capped at £3,750. To claim, you need to confirm that you have had a reduced demand for work, or are temporarily closed, due to Covid-19.\nTo be eligible for the Grant Extension self-employed individuals, including members of partnerships, must:\nhave been previously eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme first and second grant (although they do not have to have claimed the previous grants) declare that they intend to continue to trade and either: are currently actively trading but are impacted by reduced demand due to coronavirus were previously trading but are temporarily unable to do so due to coronavirus\nTo read more, please click here\nAre you affected by these changes?\nIf you have any queries, please talk to the friendly team at Re:Accounts. We’re here to help.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5038197636604309}
+{"content": "The Oyo State government, in collaboration with UNICEF, on Thursday advocated for increased awareness on the COVID-19 vaccine among residents in the state.\nThis advocacy was made at a one-day advocacy meeting organized by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism in collaboration with UNICEF for local government Information officers and media practitioners on improving COVAX confidence and uptake at grassroots in Oyo State, held in Oyo Town.\nSpeaking at the event, the UNICEF C4D Specialist, Akure Office, Mrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, stated that there is a need to educate and clear all doubts about the efficacy and safety of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine by the people of the state, especially those living at the grassroots.\nAccording to Aderonke Akinwale-Akinwole, media practitioners have a huge role to play in demystifying the misconception and rumours about COVAX in the grassroots.\nShe dismissed rumours that the vaccine causes early death, sterility or that it is a scam, adding that residents should shun all unfounded assumptions about the vaccine.\nThe UNICEF representative further explained that the vaccine is safe, effective and free of charge, as it helps reduce the effects of COVID-19 if contracted at all after the complete vaccination.\nEarlier, the Director of UNICEF Programmes in the ministry, Mr Rotimi Babalola, in his welcome address stated that the meeting with media practitioners and information officers from all the 33 LGAs is important at this time, due to the outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19.\nHe noted that the Delta variant of the pandemic is deadlier than the previous COVID-19, hence the need to raise awareness among citizens who may have let down their guards concerning the COVID-19 protocols.\nMr Babalola stressed that the vaccine is available at the primary health care centres in the state at no cost to prevent the spread of the virus, especially at this time that the school’s resumption is in the offing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.925365686416626}
+{"content": "Is worry, fear, panic, or anxiousness interfering with your daily life?\nHowever, when worries, anxiousness, fears, or panic become persistent, intense, or hard to manage, it can become overwhelming and interfere with your life.\nUnmanageable worries, fears, and panic can negatively impact your thoughts, actions, and interactions with others. For instance, you may start avoiding certain situations. Or, you may notice feeling increased stress, tension, trouble focusing, poor sleep, or struggle to make decisions.\nNo matter your symptoms, excessive anxiety and worry can decrease your quality of life, making it hard to feel content, peaceful, or fully present in your life and relationships. It can impact your self-esteem and your overall well-being.\nFortunately, you can manage anxiety.\nYou can learn to manage the physical sensations and thoughts Your anxiety is a message system. It’s telling you something.\nThis therapeutic process often uncovers a deeply held belief or trauma. Together, we use this information from your body to help get to the underlying pieces of information that have gotten covered up, so you learn what your anxiety is trying to tell you. Then, we work together to process what you’ve learned, so you feel better.\nFor instance, learning to pay attention to your body’s sensations when anxious or overwhelmed can help you discover what you need to do to move through the anxiety, not stay stuck in it. With therapeutic support, you can learn strategies to help you self-regulate. As a result, you can learn how to work through your feelings of anxiety to become more empowered and in control.\nAre you ready to live a less anxious life?\nRegardless of the source or “amount” of your anxiety, reaching out for help is a critical step and a sign of your strength and resilience. You don’t have to manage feelings of anxiety, worry, or panic on your own.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9768214821815491}
+{"content": "Strategies to Improve the Health of Older Adults Living with HIV May 2016 | Sean Cahill, Sophia Geffen, Samantha Marquez, and S. Wade Taylor National Center for Innovation in HIV Care\nDownload guide by clicking website link above.\nDue in large part to improvements in treatment and care, half of people living with HIV in the United States today are age 50 and over. This brief explores the unique challenges that older adults living with HIV may face and offers resources for health care providers and AIDS service providers to address these challenges.\nThe five key steps outlined include:\n1.Training staff to provider affirming and culturally competent care for older adults living with HIV 2.Screening for comorbidities, including mental health issues 3.Addressing substance use, including tobacco use 4.Promoting sexual health and HIV/STI prevention with older adults 5.Strengthening social support networks", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7632688879966736}
+{"content": "Catalyst Community: Navigating These Uncertain Times, A Global Perspective (Webinar Recording)Apr 08, 2020\nThis content is available to employees of Catalyst Supporters only.\nNot an employee of a Supporter? Find out why and how your organization can become one.\nWe are in a moment of unprecedented disruption and widespread uncertainty. As new and unexpected developments occur in the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations must shift priorities. Individuals must navigate personal and professional challenges. Evidence shows that the pandemic will have a disproportionate negative effect on women, and some predict it will derail the progress we have made for women in the workplace.\nCatalyst aims to help you sustain, pivot, and leverage your diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We’ve cultivated nearly 60 years of research leadership, consulting expertise, and the collective wisdom of 800+ global corporate supporters. We know that inclusion, inclusive leadership, and inclusive team and organizational cultures are essential for individuals and organizations to align, manage, and innovate in these challenging times.\nHear from Catalyst global experts who will share the challenges and responses they are witnessing in their local geographies. Learn more about Catalyst’s efforts to lead with inclusion during this disruptive time.\nCatalyst Experts:\nErin Davis, Director, Corporate Engagement, Canada Naomi Patton, Vice President, Global Communications John Whalen, Senior Director of Global Partnerships\nModerator:\nMichael J. Chamberlain, Vice President, Convening & Community Program\nPresenting Sponsor:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9477142691612244}
+{"content": "When your pet has desexing surgery, you want it to feel comfortable afterwards. Usually, most pet desexing surgeries have no problems. However, you should take steps to ensure your pet is comfortable and has no complications. Here are some questions and answers you may have about pet desexing surgery and what to expect afterwards. Is Desexing Surgery Major Surgery? Desexing is a major surgical procedure, especially for females. With females, the surgeon goes into the abdominal cavity to remove the uterus and ovaries. [Read More]\nWhen a Dog Needs a Dental Crown\nWhen a tooth has deteriorated to the point that a filling won't have much effect, you're likely to need a dental crown. The same can be true for your dog. It's not as though your dog will be regularly snacking on sugary treats, but their teeth can still be affected by decay, or the damage might have been more instantaneous (caused by an accident). It's not like you or your vet (or your dog, for that matter) will be satisfied leaving a damaged tooth as is, so a dog dental appointment might be in order. [Read More]\nWhy Dog Grooming Is Not Simply About a Fresh Trim\nAs a pet parent, you are aware that vet services are a critical part of maintaining your dog's overall wellbeing. However, for many dog owners, these vet services are limited to vaccinations and perhaps emergency care since they assume that the day-to-day care of their pet can easily be handled at home. While brushing your pet's coat and occasionally trimming their fur may seem sufficient to ensuring your animal remains presentable, you should note that professional dog grooming encompasses much more than that. [Read More]\nFive Considerations for Cat Owners Introducing A New Cat\nIntroducing cats into a household of existing cats can be a stressful process. There are many things to consider when looking for a new cat and many other things to consider for initiating them into your family. While cats are not social by nature in the wild, humans have come up with many successful strategies for making your feline friends cooperate with each other. Below are five considerations when looking to add a new cat into your home. [Read More]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6693207621574402}
+{"content": "A cellular device to target cancer cells\nEmbargo Lift Date:\n2022-04-06 Author(s) Advisor Date2021-10 Publisher\nBilkent University\nLanguage\nEnglish\nTypeThesis Item Usage Stats\n61\nviews\nviews\n2\ndownloads\ndownloads\nAbstract\nCancer is the second leading cause of death globally, affecting one out of three people during their lifetime. Due to its severity and high incidence, numerous treatment methods have been implemented, with the Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) therapy remaining the most promising one. Other therapy options such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy remain the backbone of cancer treatment, however these therapies are not effective enough as they do not discriminate among the healthy and cancerous tissues. Therefore, there is an imperative need in developing novel cancer treatment therapies that offer precise localization and on target therapeutics release. In this study, we aim to develop an engineered bacterial device, that can sense Jimt1 breast cancer cells, which are characterized by overexpression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). 2Rs15d, a nanobody that binds to HER2 receptor, is expressed on the surface of Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) via Ag43 autotransporter protein. Upon localization in the tumor site, a therapeutic agent will be released on the outer surface. By creating this platform, we aim to target the main problems of the existing cancer therapies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6264729499816895}
+{"content": "We all do everything in our might to maintain healthy eating habits. Habits like eating clean and including more vegetables in your diet are excellent, but the food you consume may not be sufficient for your body’s nutritional needs. This is where multivitamins come into the picture. Here are the multivitamins of 2021:\nMegaFood One Daily MultivitaminSpeaking of the best multivitamins of 2021, the first one on the list is this multivitamin by MegaFood. This multivitamin is derived from real food ingredients and provides vitamins such as B, C, D, and E. It is a top-quality multivitamin that is suitable for both men and women. This multivitamin claims to boost your energy and immune system. Moreover, it will strengthen and improve your bone strength. Garden of Life Vitamin Code Multivitamin for WomenThe next best multivitamin that we have included on this list is designed exclusively for women. It is formulated with raw vegetables and betters reproductive health, thanks to the presence of folic acid in it. It also improves energy levels in the body. The brand is non-GMO Project Verified, and USDA Organic certified, too. It is also gluten-free, vegan and contains nineteen vital minerals and vitamins, including iron and vitamin B12. However, the only downside to this multivitamin is that it requires you to consume four capsules of it in a day. SmartyPants Men’s CompleteIt is a fruit-flavored chewable multivitamin that contains seventeen vital nutrients for men. The multivitamin has folate and active vitamin B12 that assures better absorption into the body. It also offers omega-3 fatty acids, CoQ10, zinc, and lycopene. These are non-GMO and do not contain any common allergens, such as tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, milk, soy, wheat, shellfish, fish, and gluten. One serving (six chews) contains 7 grams of sugar and 11 grams of carbs. Garden of Life Multivitamin for Women, Men & KidsThis is one of the best multivitamins and is suitable for teens, adults, and kids over the age of six. It is a vegan, gluten-free, and kosher supplement, which is composed of whole raw foods. It comprises a mix of twenty-three organically grown vegetables and fruits. You are recommended to take two capsules two times a day, which makes it a total of four tablets daily.\nThese are some of the multivitamins that you should consider consuming if you want to become fit. However, these should be taken while maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9489360451698303}
+{"content": "Background: Studies of risk factors for suicidal behavior are typically restricted to narrow age ranges, making it difficult to determine if they have the same relevance or potency across the full adult lifespan. Methods: This study examined selected clinical and neurocognitive risk factors for suicidal behavior – borderline personality traits, aggression, depressive rumination, memory performance, and language fluency– in a multi-site sample (N = 309, ages 16–80) of depressed patients with a recent (last 5 years) suicide attempt or no history of attempt, and demographically similar non-psychiatric controls. We examined cross-sectional age and attempter/non-attempter differences on these risk factors, and whether certain risk factors were more prominent discriminators of past suicide attempt earlier or later in the lifespan. Correlations with age were computed, and logistic regression was used to classify attempter status based on each risk factor and its interaction with age. Results: Nearly all risk factors were negatively correlated with age. Borderline traits, aggression, memory, and category fluency each predicted attempter status (p < 0.05), but these effects were not different across ages. In contrast, the association between rumination and suicide attempt status differed across the lifespan, becoming a stronger discriminator of past suicidal behavior at older ages. Limitations: The cross-sectional design limits our developmental findings. Conclusions: Despite age-related changes in symptom severity or neurocognitive performance, key risk factors for suicidal behavior previously identified in studies with more restricted age-ranges are salient throughout the adult lifespan. In contrast, depressive rumination may be particularly salient in later life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9471337795257568}
+{"content": "Influenza vaccination and risk for cardiovascular events: a nationwide self-controlled case series study Peer reviewed, Journal article Published version Date2021 MetadataShow full item record Original version10.1186/s12872-020-01836-z Abstract\nBackground US and European guidelines diverge on whether to vaccinate adults who are not at high risk for cardiovascular events against influenza. Here, we investigated the associations between influenza vaccination and risk for acute myocardial infarction, stroke and pulmonary embolism during the 2009 pandemic in Norway, when vaccination was recommended to all adults. Methods Using national registers, we studied all vaccinated Norwegian individuals who suffered AMI, stroke, or pulmonary embolism from May 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. We defined higher-risk individuals as those using anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-thrombotic, pulmonary or cardiovascular medications (i.e. individuals to whom vaccination was routinely recommended); all other individuals were regarded as having lower-risk. We estimated incidence rate ratios with 95% CI using conditional Poisson regression in the pre-defined risk periods up to 180 days following vaccination compared to an unexposed time-period, with adjustment for season or daily temperature. Results Overall, we observed lower risk for cardiovascular events following influenza vaccination. When stratified by baseline risk, we observed lower risk across all three outcomes in association with vaccination among higher-risk individuals. In this subgroup, relative risks were 0.72 (0.59–0.88) for AMI, 0.77 (0.59–0.99) for stroke, and 0.73 (0.45–1.19) for pulmonary embolism in the period 1–14 days following vaccination when compared to the background period. These associations remained essentially the same up to 180 days after vaccination. In contrast, the corresponding relative risks among subjects not using medications were 4.19 (2.69–6.52), 1.73 (0.91–3.31) and 2.35 (0.78–7.06). Conclusion In this nationwide study, influenza vaccination was associated with overall cardiovascular benefit. This benefit was concentrated among those at higher cardiovascular risk as defined by medication use. In contrast, our results demonstrate no comparable inverse association with thrombosis-related cardiovascular events following vaccination among those free of cardiovascular medications at baseline. These results may inform the risk–benefit balance for universal influenza vaccination.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9675033688545227}
+{"content": "A simple yet effective supplement for supporting cartilage and joint health\nGlucosamine is an amino-sugar which occurs naturally inside a horse’s body. It mainly assists with\nhealthy cartilage production but also benefits the health of collagen, joint fluid, tendons and ligaments. Burwood Glucosamine 12000 with MSM and HAis fortified with MSM and hyaluronic acid (HA) for optimum joint health. Levels of glucosamine decline with age and when additional joint support is required, a supplement is considered a good option.\nThe ingredients within this simple yet effective supplement benefit joint health because:\nGlucosamine is well known for maintaining a healthy cartilage matrix. It is also a key component of the body’s natural joint repair and renew process, helping horses efficiently withstand daily wear and tear, and joint stress Methyl sulphonyl methane (MSM) is a rich bio-available sulphur which offers complementary support for maintaining healthy tendons, ligaments and connective tissues Hyaluronic acid is linked to sustaining healthy levels of inflammation and maintaining the synovial fluid which lubricates joints.\nWhen it comes to the\neveryday maintenance of joints, Burwood Glucosamine 12000 with MSM and HA is a fantastic choice for horse owners. Each serving contains 12,000 milligrams of glucosamine which is the recommended amount for peak joint health. Produced in the UK from natural, high-quality ingredients, it is highly palatable and competition legal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7047346830368042}
+{"content": "“Social inclusion is a key dimension in water management and climate adaptation. It contributes to more sustainable and equitable water solutions for both people and ecosystems. However, in practice, it is not always easy to conduct inclusive processes. Even more...\nThis site uses cookies. Find out more about cookies and how you can refuse them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.89034104347229}
+{"content": "This week, you learned about the barriers to being an effective and informed problem solver.\nDescribe a time when you encountered one of these barriers in your personal or professional life.\nHow can recognizing these barriers help you to avoid them in the future?\nConfirmation Bias\nMental Set\nFunctional Fixedness\nUnnecessary Constraints\nGroupthink\nIrrelevant Information\nParadigm Blindness\nRemember to answer each part of the question with a minimum of one paragraph of substantive content that is 5-7 sentences with limited grammatical errors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9428590536117554}
+{"content": "Learning outcomes\nBy the end of this course, you should be able to:\nbetter understand the role that leadership plays in school development and the improvement of pupil outcomes\ndiscuss and analyse some of the factors that can influence and contribute to successful leadership\nreflect on the leadership approaches taken in educational organisations known to you\nappreciate the importance of using evidence to support judgements\nappreciate the importance of planning and evaluating professional learning development.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6437464952468872}
+{"content": "Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 22, 2021: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced Post-COVID-19 clinics at two of its health centres in Dubai.\nThe clinics will take place on Tuesdays at Al Barsha Health Centre and on Thursdays at Nad Al Hammar Health Centre.\nThe clinics are for patients with lingering symptoms, often referred to as “long-COVID” as the symptoms persist 4 to 12 weeks after the onset of the illness.\nThis service is not for pregnant women and children under 6 years of age.\nDr. Hanan Al Hammadi, Family Medicine Consultant and Director of Medical Affairs at DHA's Primary Health Care Sector highlighted the importance of the clinic\nShe said: “Post-COVID-19 clinics help support patients who experience lingering symptoms weeks or months after being cleared of the illness. The aim of the clinic is to conduct a thorough investigation, get all the necessary tests done and refer patients to specialists in cases where they need particular medical intervention in specific areas such as pulmonology, cardiology, mental health or neurology. The aim is to diagnose medical issues that need intervention and help the patient move towards a path of recovery and wellbeing.”\nThe Post-COVID-19 Clinic offers a comprehensive assessment with a medical specialist, a range of diagnostic tests and treatments tailored to each patient's specific post-COVID symptoms.\nPatients can book an appointment through the DHA's call centre 800 342 or they require a referral from a doctor at a DHA hospital or DHA primary health centre or a telemedicine referral from DHA's Doctor for Every Citizen service.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6556041836738586}
+{"content": "In early years, putting everything including applications on the cloud is quite popular, but it gradually increases heavy burden to cloud centers. Therefore, the cost for using cloud services sometimes could be costly.\nNetwork slicing is introduced in 5G that utilizes virtualized network functions (VNFs) in single hardware to acquire specific benefit such as low latency, bigger bandwidth or massive device connection for particular applications. Therefore, instead of deploying everything on the cloud, some scenarios would perform better in terms of scalability, efficiency and cost-saving if deployed directly on edge.\nOpenNESS is a software tool that allows developers to deploy applications to edge seamlessly while remains accessible within multi-clouds via 5G MEC (Multi-Edge Computing) standards.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9010062217712402}
+{"content": "If you experienced sexual abuse before 1 October 1979 you can now either apply or re-apply for Criminal Injuries Compensation (CICA).\nYou are eligible to apply if:\nand\nIf you had already applied for abuse that happened before 1 October 1979 and you were refused compensation because you were living with the perpetrator as a family member, you can now re-apply.\nThe deadline is fast approaching – applications need to be madeto CICA by\n13 June 2021 (the time limit is “two years from 14 June2019”, so to err on the side of caution, we would recommend submitting your applicationby 13 June 2021).\nThe “same roof rule” prevented victims/survivors of violent crime from receiving compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme if the attacker was a family member and they were living together at the time of the incident. This applied to incidents occurring between August 1964 and 30 September 1979.\nIn 1979 the rule was amended. However, the change only applied to CICA applications made after that year. However, in 2019 this rule was removed from the scheme.\nWhat this means is that, if you were injured in circumstances falling under the ‘same roof rule’ but have not previously applied for compensation, you can now do so. In addition, if your application for compensation was previously refused under this rule, you can now reapply.\nCICA do have discretion to consider these applications beyond the two-year period if you were a child at the time of the incident giving rise to the injury, or if you were exceptionally unable to meet this time limit.\nThe Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is a government funded scheme designed to compensate victims of violent crime in the UK. The scheme is administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), who make decisions about claims under the scheme. CICA can consider claims for the following:\nAll crimes must be reported to the police before a compensation claim can be considered.\nIf you were an adult at the time of the incident or period of abuse, an application to CICA should normally be made within two years of the date the incident occurred.\nSpecial rules apply if you were under 18 at the time of the incident. If it was reported to the police before you turned 18, and no one made an application to CICA on your behalf, you can make a claim up until the day of your 20th birthday. If the incident took place before you turned 18, but was not reported to the police at the time, you can apply to CICA within two years from reporting the incident or abuse to the police.\nIf you would like more information on CICA claims or applications under the “same roof rule”, you can contact our free legal helpline on 08088 010 789 to speak with a qualified solicitor. We are here to help.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7379566431045532}
+{"content": "Blood tests can help your doctor to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by measuring different factors in the blood that can identify PCOS. These different factors include increase insulin or androgen levels. Besides insulin and androgen levels, your doctor might also test for cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose levels. Blood tests allow the doctor to differentiate between PCOS and illnesses that present similar symptoms.\nContinue Learning about Gynecology\nImportant: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9968679547309875}
+{"content": "The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has debunked recent claims that the Federal Government has adopted a flexible exchange rate for its transactions.\nThe Governor clarified the issue while addressing the media after the MPC briefing.\nAccording to the Governor, the statements by the Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed were misunderstood, and further clarification should have been made from the apex bank to deter speculators wishing to profit from the “misinformation”.\nBloomberg had reported that Ahmed said,\n“Within the government and the central bank, there is only one official rate and that’s the Nafex rate”. The US-news platform also claimed that the Minister told reporters that government would now engage in a flexible rate for transactions that have until now applied to investors and exporters.\nEmefiele however debunked these claims as ‘faulty reporting’, stating that Nigeria still operates a Managed Float exchange rate. He further explained that the managed float is a policy that allows the CBN to watch the market operations and intervene when necessary. He also stated that the CBN has not intervened in the I&E window since January 2021.\nThe apex bank’s chief also stated that constitutionally, the mandate of foreign exchange policy lies with the CBN. Hence, any assertion in this regard without a comment from the apex bank may be seen as misleading. The CBN Governor appealed to members of the press to work with the apex bank to promote more transparency and accurate reporting.\nThe CBN Governor also commented on foreign exchange scarcity in deposit money banks. He stated that the CBN disburses no less than 80 million USD every week to the banks for payment of school fees, PTA, and business travel as part of the policy to address these issues. He also stated that the apex bank was looking into setting up call centers where FX complaints can be sent and addressed.\nWhat you should know The CBN does not operate a floating exchange rate, it operates a managed float. The CBN has not intervened in the I&E window since January 2021. The CBN disburses 80 million USD weekly to commercial banks to deal with the FX demand.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9807496070861816}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe investigate the structural, dynamical, and rheological properties of colloid-polymer mixtures in a volume fraction range of =0.15–0.35. Our systems are density-matched, residual charges are screened, and the polymer-colloid size ratio is ~0.37. For these systems, the transition to kinetically arrested states, including disconnected clusters and gels, coincides with the fluid-fluid phase separation boundary. Structural investigations reveal that the characteristic length, L, of the networks is a strong function of the quench depth: for shallow quenches, L is significantly larger than that obtained for deep quenches. By contrast, L is for a given quench depth almost independent of Ø; this indicates that the strand thickness increases with Ø. The strand thickness determines the linear rheology: the final relaxation time exhibits a strong dependence on Ø, whereas the high frequency modulus does not. We present a simple model based on estimates of the strand breaking time and shear modulus that semiquantitatively describes the observed behavior.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9801719784736633}
+{"content": "Product Description\nPublication Date: December 07, 2020\nSource: Ivey Publishing\nAfter only two years on the job, a successful young female engineer encountered a critical and independent decision-making scenario in a profession traditionally dominated by males. She identified a safety risk in a construction project as she was driving to work and decided to ask the crew to stop their work for a safety assessment. The issue raised several key factors that she had to address in her attempt to manage risk. Her decision to shut down a field project in a residential neighbourhood was based on various considerations, given her assessment of an imminent threat to public safety. Was she right to stop the construction project? Could she have done things differently?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6133967638015747}
+{"content": "Use Of limestone resources in flue gas desulfurization\nIn 1994, more than 41 of the approximately 160 coal-fired, electrical- power plants within the six-state Ohio River Valley region used flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) units to desulfurize their emissions, an approximately 100% increase over the number of plants using FGD units in 1989. This increase represents a trend that may continue with greater efforts to meet Federal Clean Air Act standards.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5954424142837524}
+{"content": "Violent crime headlined insecurity threat factors nationwide, with higher reported incidents in the Southern regions, where several cases of ritual killings were also recorded. Kidnap also trended high this period, multiple reports were recorded nationwide. Several robbery cases were clocked as were episodes of civil unrest, spurred by factors such as riots, protests and cult clashes in the South, Northcentral and Northwest. Operatives noted a rise in militancy activity in the Southeast this period. Exacerbated by current weather conditions, the nation faced a slew of fire-related disaster incidents including multiple tanker fires and gas explosions. Reports of insurgency were frequent in the north, fueled by the actions of bandits and ISWAP – targeted attacks and raids on vulnerable communities further fueled loss of lives, property and internal displacement.\nMARITIME RISK Piracy remains a prominent threat to the maritime sector this period, and reports highlighted a violent outbreaks at the wharf and seaports. The activities of oil thieves threatened security along the coastline in the Southeast, even as maritime operations gradually picked up following the resurgence of importation and post-covid economic activity. POLITICAL RISK With the advent of the Ohaneze elections during the month, activities of the socio-political group appears to have slowed a bit, regardless, zoning remained one of the major questions in the political sphere this period. Recent divisions in the APC such as the crisis in Imo, Kwara and Adamawa raised concerns among party stakeholders, more so following the failure of party leaders to resolve the crisis in the Southeast. This raises questions regarding the party’s ability to secure the presidency in 2023, considering the level of opposition by the PDP and other parties in that regard.\nOn the flip side, Attempts were made to resolve the issues in Southwest PDP, as party chieftain Adetokunbo Pearse urged Ayodele Fayose to refrain from antagonising Gov Seyi Makinde to allow for party unity. With the Anambra 2021 elections in view, Prof Charles Soludo, former CBN governor has emerged as a candidate of note, as\nspeculations indicate that the position may be zoned to the South Senatorial district of the state. At a national level, there was some thought of floating a new megaparty, as the continued clamour for restructuring, political inclusion and greater autonomy for states puts the non-committal posture of the ruling party at odds with significant political machinations. TRAVEL RISK RTAs trended higher in the Southern regions this period, as operatives logged several reports of traffic-related threat incidents along busy interstate highways such as the Lagos-Ibadan, Oyo-Osun, Abuja-Kaduna, Lokoja-Abuja and Sagamu-Ore highways which saw increased usage during this period. Tanker fires, wrong-way driving, and heavy traffic inflow from the rural to urban areas were among the leading causes of RTAs this month, and business travel in the north was threatened by the activities of kidnappers operating within the BAY region. MACRO-ECONOMIC RISK Feedback from the events of Q3 of 2020 arrived this month, showing a 1.89% rise in the commodity group import index, and a forex inflow of $6.97bn according to data from the NBS and the CBN respectively. With oil prices rising above $53 per barrel, we may expect a boost in the economy, as shown in the World Bank’s prediction of a 5% growth for the country and other emerging economies in 2021. The power sector took a hit with an estimated ₦645.15bn loss, and data from the Debt Management office puts Lagos, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom, Delta and Cross River in the lead for domestic debts with a combined debt of ₦1.40tn. On the NSE, stock market gains were extended by ₦66bn this month, and a ₦24bn gain was recorded in blue-chip firms. Reports show an increase in the Country’s external reserves, from $35.37bn at December 31, 2020, to $36.30bn on January 14 2021. The FG’s plans to finance the 2021 budget by borrowing remains a cause for concern as analysts warn that the country’s debts may hit ₦60tn by the end of Q1. RATES: $1 = ₦381.20, £1 = ₦523.19, €1 = ₦462.15\nBy PR24 RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5033804178237915}
+{"content": "by Bart Streumer (2013)\nAccording to the error theory, normative judgements are beliefs that ascribe normative properties, even though such properties do not exist. In this paper, I argue that we cannot believe the error theory, and that this means that there is no reason for us to believe this theory. It may be thought that this is a problem for the error theory, but I argue that it is not. Instead, I argue, our inability to believe the error theory undermines many objections that have been made to this theory.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8860806226730347}
+{"content": "The Tetracycline-Controlled Transactivator (Tet-On/Off) System in Beta Cells Reduces Insulin Expression and Secretion in Mice\nfigureposted on 05.10.2021, 16:14 by Nathalie Jouvet, Khalil Bouyakdan, Scott A. Campbell, Cindy Baldwin, Shannon E. Townsend, Maureen A. Gannon, Vincent Poitout, Thierry Alquier, Jennifer L. Estall\nControllable genetic manipulation is an indispensable tool in research, greatly advancing our understanding of cell biology and physiology. However in beta cells, transgene silencing, low inducibility, ectopic expression and off-targets effects are persistent challenges. In this study, we investigated whether an inducible, Tet-Off system with beta-cell specific MIP-itTA driven expression of TetO-Cre\nJaw/Jcould circumvent previous issues of specificity and efficacy. Following assessment of tissue-specific gene recombination; beta cell architecture; in vitroand in vivoglucose-stimulated insulin secretion; and whole-body glucose homeostasis, we discovered that expression of any tetracycline-controlled transactivator (e.g. itTA, rtTA or tTA) in beta cells significantly reduced Insulingene expression and decreased insulin content. This translated into lower pancreatic insulin levels and reduced insulin secretion in mice carrying any tTA transgene, independent of Cre recombinase expression or doxycycline exposure. Our study echoes ongoing challenges faced by fundamental researchers working with beta cells and highlights the need for consistent and comprehensive controls when using the Tet-On or Tet-Off systems for genome editing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7413524985313416}
+{"content": "The high yield expression of BLT1, a G-protein coupled receptor for leukotriene B(4), was established in Pichia pastoris for structural studies. Guinea pig BLT1 was expressed in a functional form without post-translational modifications for the rapid purification and the crystallization. Among the BLT1s from four species, only guinea pig BLT1 was successfully expressed with the comparable binding affinity to BLT1 of native guinea pig tissues for several ligands. Only Asn4 of the two putative N-glycosylation sites was glycosylated, and the mutation to Ala to avoid glycosylation did not affect the ligand binding affinity. However, the N-terminal region of the mutant was digested at the carboxyl ends of Arg3 and Arg8, as detected by N-terminal amino acid sequencing, and Ser309 in the C-terminal region was partially phosphorylated, as identified in the micro-sequencing by Q-TOF-MS/MS. To avoid chemical heterogeneity, the N-terminal peptide (1-14) truncated and the C-terminal phosphorylation-site eliminated mutant was generated. The binding affinity of the mutant's membrane fraction for LTB(4) was K(d)=6.6 nM and B(max)=50.0 pmol/mg membrane protein. The yield of purified mutant was approximately 0.3-0.4 mg from 1L culture, and the protein showed a single peak at molecular weight of 100 kDa in gel-filtration and no glycosylation or phosphorylation in MALDI-TOF MS.\nCopyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7296130657196045}
+{"content": "WLP 2021 Week 5: Endless Possibility\nUpdated: Jul 27\nEvery week in WLP immerses me into possibility, and this week was no different. Seeing myself in the faces around me provides an incredibly grounding experience. After previous experiences in the public sector, I was left with a set of preconceived notions on what my professional life would look like—alien to my upbringing, distinct from parental desires, and largely remote from my identity. Yet, WLP has shown me facets of this field which have defied my expectations. I have witnessed the values inherent to my identity translated into service by others who share in my experience. To see and to be seen are indescribable feelings.\nMonday began with work at the USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance. I continued reading into disaster risk finance for a long-term project at my placement. I am incredibly excited to be at the forefront of a conversation that was a hot topic issue for the G7 summit and the United Nations. Disaster risk finance held a direct link to a larger conversation about climate risk finance. The day ended with a civil rights panel, featuring the incredibly accomplished Anurima Bhargava and Monika Varma. This panel ended up being my favorite panel of the program so far. I listened intently to Anurima’s story, as she described growing up in the South side of Chicago in a predominantly Black community. As an individual who grew up in a low-income community ravaged by institutional racism and the opioid epidemic, I asked her about growing up in a similar environment. I questioned if she ever felt trapped by that environment and what it was like fighting institutional barriers that one has lived through. Asking that question felt like laying myself bare to the world; generally, people from my town don’t end up in places like D.C. Insecurities rooted in imposter syndrome and the feeling of being undeserving of such opportunities were voiced and out. Yet, Anurima’s answer provided me with a sense of comfort I likened to home.\n“Being in D.C., I lost the local in me. I lost what that desperation feels like. The commonness of grief, of loss. But, fighting for things that don’t come as easily to us has been where I can find the greatest sense of purpose in the world.”\nWhen I think about Anurima’s answer, I realize the value my set of experiences hold. This idea is what I hope to move forward with: to fight for my beliefs with the same sense of ferocity I persevered through desperate times with. It was only through WLP that I realized the power I hold. I am thankful to be exposed to an intersectional set of experiences within the South Asian diaspora.\nLater this week, we had a panel discussion featuring Ronnie Chatterji and Satyam Khanna. As a student fascinated by economic policy, I feel I gained insight into differentiating post-grad options. Whether that be a PhD, law school, or pursuing employment opportunities, recognizing this vast array of options helped soften my fear of uncertainty.\nLastly, our week ended with the State Department panel. We discussed the realities of multilateralism and partnership-building in the field of diplomacy. As someone who is interested in international development, I enjoyed hearing Merium delve into her experiences. Merium, who once worked in international development, described her interest in diplomacy, how the government generally sets policy, and development moves within this framework. Thus, I was exposed to another aspect in which I can effect change in the development sphere.\nAs the week has wrapped up, I find myself incredibly appreciative for all that WLP has left me with. To understand that Public Service is a field as complex as the intersectionalities in the South Asian experience has left me confident that I will find where I belong, professionally and personally.\nRuchita Coomar", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5574392676353455}
+{"content": "In the latest edition of the Africa's Pulse report, the World Bank noted that Sub-Saharan Africa is set to emerge from the 2020 recession sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the rebound currently fueled by elevated commodity prices, a relaxation of stringent pandemic measures, and recovery in global trade.\nExcluding South Africa and Nigeria, the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa is rebounding faster in 2021 - World Bank\nThe World Bank has revealed that the economy of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is set to expand by 3.3 per cent in 2021.\nAccording to analysis in the report, growth for 2022 and 2023 will also remain just below 4 per cent, continuing to lag the recovery in advanced economies and emerging markets, and reflecting subdued investment in SSA.\nThe report also highlighted that the region's current economic recovery speeds are varied, with the three largest economies, Angola, Nigeria, and South Africa, expected to grow by 0.4 per cent, 2.4 per cent, and 4.6 per cent, respectively.\n\"Excluding South Africa and Nigeria, the rest of SSA is rebounding faster at a growth rate of 3.6 per cent in 2021, with non-resource-rich countries like Côte d'Ivoire and Kenya expected to recover strongly at 6.2 and 5.0 per cent, respectively,\" the report said.\nHowever, the report notes that the region remains vulnerable, given the low rates of vaccination on the continent, protracted economic damage, and a slow pace of recovery.\nAnother critical insight from the report revealed that inflation picked up on the back of rising food and fuel prices. According to the report, inflation rose in most countries in SSA, reflecting elevated food price inflation, and it is projected to increase to 4.3 per cent in 2021. However, inflation remains within central bank objectives in many countries, except in Nigeria, where it is outside the target band although downward.\nAnother positive trend, according to the report authors, is that African countries have seized the opportunity of the crisis to foster structural and macroeconomic reforms. According to the report, several countries have embarked on difficult but necessary structural reforms, such as the unification of exchange rates in Sudan, fuel subsidy reform in Nigeria, and the opening of the telecommunications sector to the private sector in Ethiopia.\nAdditionally, thanks to prudent monetary and fiscal policies, the region's fiscal deficit, at 5.4 per cent of GDP in 2021, is expected to narrow to 4.5 per cent of GDP in 2022 and 3 per cent of GDP in 2023.\nThe report recommends that just as the countries have used the crisis to introduce reform measures, they should also harness this opportunity to make sustainable, resilient transitions toward low-carbon economies that can provide long-term benefits in the form of reduced environmental hazards as well as new economic development openings.\n\"Investments in climate-smart infrastructure can help cities create jobs,\" the report stated. It added that, \"Decarbonization is an opportunity to foster manufacturing activity in the region, including the production of components of the Internet of Things, value-addition to minerals that will power the green economy, and insertion into regional value chains.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5039083957672119}
+{"content": "Spine surgeons increasingly use intraoperative computed tomography (iCT) to facilitate surgery. iCT has several advantages, including the ability to decrease radiation exposure, improve surgical accuracy, and decrease operative time.1-3 However, the large footprint of the equipment can impede fast patient access in the event of an emergency resuscitation. This challenge is compounded when the patient is prone with rigid head fixation. To achieve fast, high-quality resuscitation, a large team must overcome numerous challenges. Cohesive team functioning under these circumstances requires planning, practice, and refinement.4 As a result of our simulation sessions, we have made several changes to the setup of our iCT cases. The following equipment is now routinely used: extralong tubing between the anesthesia circuit and patient, portable vital monitor, additional intravenous access is obtained, and extension tubing is used with all lines. We have created educational diagrams to streamline 2 challenging processes: optimal bed placement (for supination) and removal of equipment from the operating room (OR) to accommodate an influx of emergency personnel and equipment. Since the implementation of this protocol, 1 prone posterior cervical patient had intraoperative cardiac arrest. The protocol was followed. Return of spontaneous circulation was achieved within 5 min. The patient was discharged from the hospital with no neurological sequelae. During debriefing, stakeholders uniformly credited the simulated practice with this positive outcome. Emergency planning is a multifaceted process that continually evolves. With a steady flux of personnel and equipment, ongoing practice is essential to ensure readiness. Here, we share the key elements of our twice-yearly simulation. This simulation was performed on a training mannequin. This study did not involve human subjects. Any depictions of care rendered to nonidentifiable patients were standard (nonexperimental).\nKeywords: Interdisciplinary team training; Intraoperative CT; Resuscitation; Workflow.\n© Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2021.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.652098536491394}
+{"content": "SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and 23 other attorneys general (AGs) sent a letter to President Joe Biden Thursday, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private-sector employees to either get a COVID-19 shot, submit to weekly testing, or be fired.\nThe group outlined their legal and policy concerns with the mandate, which will be carried out through an Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) emergency temporary standard.\nReyes stated, “I am committed to continuing leading with my colleagues to push back and fight this mandate all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary. Both employers and employees in Utah, with unprecedented fervor, have flooded my office with messages of dire concern and extreme opposition to the proposed mandate. I firmly agree.”\nReyes claimed the proposed mandates violate the constitutional separation of powers, reasonable notions of federalism and vastly expand the invasive reach of federal agencies under the guise of “emergency powers.”\nThe AGs called on President Biden to withdraw his proposed standards. They claimed that forcing them on the business community will be disastrous from a legal, policy, and financial standpoint and will further divide America.”\nThe coalition of AGs goes beyond legal arguments to address practical policy considerations of such a sweeping order. Most concerning is the potential to drive individuals out of the workforce, particularly healthcare workers, who are most needed right now to fight the pandemic. Additionally, the mandate allegedly ignores the tens of millions of Americans with natural immunity and will drive further skepticism of vaccines.\nUtah was joined on the letter by the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming.\nwill@cvradio.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.720482349395752}
+{"content": "In line with the commitments in the Pathways to Work Strategy 2021-2025, to increase the capacity and resources of the entire Public Employment Service, including those provided by the Department's contracted service partners, my officials have commenced a series of procurement exercises to secure the appropriate services to engage with the long-term unemployed and other cohorts across the State. This follows a detailed review of public employment services in my Department, which included significant stakeholder engagement.\nDuring this extensive engagement, both at Ministerial and official level, all stakeholders were given the opportunity to share their views and suggestions on the Department's plans to procure quality employment services in an open and competitive manner. At my instruction, Departmental officials have met, again in recent days, with relevant stakeholders including the ILDN, non ILDN service providers and employee representatives.\nThe focus throughout this procurement exercise is the customer, their needs and how they can be met through customer-centric services delivering the necessary supports in their journey to employment. It is vital that my Department has in place sufficient high quality employment service capacity across the State to meet customer needs as they arise and to be able to respond rapidly to changes in the labour market.\nThe learnings from the phase 1 procurement, involving the procurement of a Regional Employment Service for four lots over seven counties in the Midlands and North-East, will be incorporated into phase 2 to ensure there are no barriers to the participation of the community and voluntary sector.\nThe design of the request for tender for the Regional Employment Service, places significant value on an organisations ability to deliver a wide range of services locally through a range of other service providers and has been developed to ensure it is accessible to tenders from the community and voluntary sector, giving due regard to their experience and competencies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7058727145195007}
+{"content": "Building to the right standard Staying current with which standards must be met is crucial for any practitioner, which is why the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has launched a specific NCC CPD course on understanding standards and other NCC referenced documents.\nThe National Construction Code (NCC) addresses many aspects of building design, construction and performance that have evolved with time. These include new materials, new methodologies and improvements to fire safety, thermal performance and energy efficiency.\nWhat it does not do is contain details of every design and construction requirement for a building, plumbing or drainage system. Instead, the NCC calls upon or “references” a range of documents.\nKeeping current with which standards must be met is essential for any builder or site manager, which is why the ABCB has launched a specific NCC CPD course on understanding standards and other NCC referenced documents.\nThis course addresses many of the most common questions about referenced documents and provides examples to help you determine how to use the right standard, in the right way, to comply with the NCC.\nScenario: AS 5113 was first referenced in the NCC by BCA 2016 Volume One Amendment 1 in a Verification Method, CV3 Fire spread via external walls (CV3).\nSince the standard’s original publication there has been an amendment to this standard.\nSo how does a practitioner determine if the amendment must be complied with?\nAdditionally, this standard contains secondary referenced documents. How does a practitioner determine which version of those standards apply?\nNCC CPD takes participants through this subject in an engaging manner that they can apply in their day-to-day work, helping ensure they nail compliance.\nTo find our more, visit cpd.abcb.gov.au\nAbout the Australian Building Codes Board’s NCC CPD\nDeveloped by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) in consultation with industry, government and subject matter experts, NCC CPD are new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses designed to reinforce industry understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC).\nThe subject areas explore industry issues, and challenges identified in the Building Confidence Report. Experts from relevant disciplines have contributed to developing the course content and supporting materials, to ensure NCC CPD courses are practical and relevant to your everyday work. The courses support and supplement other CPD courses provided by industry, government and existing accreditation schemes.\nNCC CPD courses target key practitioner groups, these being:\nCompliance practitioners including building surveyors; Design and engineering practitioners including architects, designers, draftspersons, specialists and engineers (including fire and hydraulic); and Construct and install practitioners including builders, plumbers, fire protection practitioners, and site/project managers.\nThe NCC CPD courses give industry practitioners an opportunity to undertake online, self-paced and affordable learning that address some of the most common challenges experienced with meeting the requirements of the NCC. Courses for different practitioner types are available online now at cpd.abcb.gov.au, will more courses coming soon.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8200002312660217}
+{"content": "Discrimination Learning Reversal Learning Odors\nThe volatile portions of substances perceptible by the sense of smell. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)\nSmell\nThe ability to detect scents or odors, such as the function of OLFACTORY RECEPTOR NEURONS.\nPractice (Psychology)\nPerformance of an act one or more times, with a view to its fixation or improvement; any performance of an act or behavior that leads to learning.\nTransfer (Psychology) Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Classical Rats, Long-Evans\nAn outbred strain of rats developed in 1915 by crossing several Wistar Institute white females with a wild gray male. Inbred strains have been derived from this original outbred strain, including Long-Evans cinnamon rats (RATS, INBRED LEC) and Otsuka-Long-Evans-Tokushima Fatty rats (RATS, INBRED OLETF), which are models for Wilson's disease and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, respectively.\nConditioning (Psychology)\nA general term referring to the learning of some particular response.\nCues Generalization (Psychology) Learning Auditory Perception Olfactory Perception\nThe process by which the nature and meaning of olfactory stimuli, such as odors, are recognized and interpreted by the brain.\nMemory Visual Perception Pattern Recognition, Visual Association Learning Photic Stimulation Maze Learning Extinction, Psychological Attention Reward Hippocampus\nA curved elevation of GRAY MATTER extending the entire length of the floor of the TEMPORAL HORN of the LATERAL VENTRICLE (see also TEMPORAL LOBE). The hippocampus proper, subiculum, and DENTATE GYRUS constitute the hippocampal formation. Sometimes authors include the ENTORHINAL CORTEX in the hippocampal formation.\nLearning Disorders\nConditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills. These disorders may result from organic or psychological conditions. Relatively common subtypes include DYSLEXIA, DYSCALCULIA, and DYSGRAPHIA.\nPsychomotor Performance Analysis of Variance Problem-Based Learning Rats, Wistar Probability Learning\nUsually refers to the use of mathematical models in the prediction of learning to perform tasks based on the theory of probability applied to responses; it may also refer to the frequency of occurrence of the responses observed in the particular study.\nRacism Artificial Intelligence Retention (Psychology) Color Perception\nMental processing of chromatic signals (COLOR VISION) from the eye by the VISUAL CORTEX where they are converted into symbolic representations. Color perception involves numerous neurons, and is influenced not only by the distribution of wavelengths from the viewed object, but also by its background color and brightness contrast at its boundary.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5239932537078857}
+{"content": "The expected bounce back for construction post Covid is stalling, leading to questions about\na difficult short term future for the sector as it output falls and challenges grow.\nCurrently construction is facing a range of challenges, including\na general decrease in output, material prices hikes and shortages, gas price hikes, a lack of hauliers and a shortage of skilled labour, while much of the European migrant labour routes now closed or restricted by visa requirements.\nIn the wider market,\nhousing prices are now decreasing nationally, on average by £9,000 in July, following their unrealistic boom created by the stamp duty holiday. However, viewed year-on-year, house prices are still soaring. For the longer term, construction and transport are identified as two industries that will struggle to meet future zero carbon targets.\nThe Construction Enquirer recently reported that output for the entire sector fell for the fourth month running, leaving new\nlevels of construction work 3.2% below the high mark of February 2020 , just before the pandemic started. This is significant nationally, as in 2019 construction was responsible for nearly 6% of the UK economy, contributing £119billion.\nThe global slowdown caused by the pandemic, combined with issues created by Brexit, have compounded to create a crisis in materials availability and costs that is having a knock on effect across construction.\nThose operating in the custom and self build arena are highly sensitive to these changes, as they typically buy in smaller amounts, store fewer materials in advance and buy locally as need occurs, all of which are now an issue. This has resulted in complexities for companies and self builders costing and scheduling activities on site.\nThe Federation of Master Builders acknowledged the issues and their impacts on SME housebuilders, with Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, saying: “We know that material price increases and skills shortages are contributing to the decline, with our members telling us this is their number one issue.\n“According to a recent FMB survey 98% of builders are facing material price increases. Worryingly, new work and repair and maintenance in private housing are the main causes for this decline, which are the backbone of the workload for small builders.”\nIn a piece of welcome news,\nthe Construction Leadership Council reported a slight levelling off in demand for the domestic repair, maintenance and improvement sector. Despite a strong pipeline of work ensuring demand will remain high, the CLC reported that man lead times were stabilising, which is welcome news for all. Brick and block and bagged cement remain an issue, as do concrete roof tiles, which have an average lead time of 24-30 weeks.\nBut despite this, UK haulage issues remain a problem across the board, meaning extended delivery times will be in force for the remainder of 2021. The CLC also reported that global shipping remains an issue, with a 25% reduction since the start of the pandemic, with issues expected to continue into Q2 of 2022.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7784321308135986}
+{"content": "This Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) report is a follow-up to a research publication on KBRA’s general approach to incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in our credit rating process across corporate, financial, and government (CFG) ratings, which we describe as ESG Management. While our previous publication provided a broad overview of KBRA’s ESG Management approach (summarized below), this research report focuses on the potential influence of ESG topics on KBRA’s analysis of midstream energy companies. It is important to note that this research is not a methodology. KBRA’s cross-sector ESG methodology can be found here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8140158653259277}
+{"content": "►▼Show Figures\nThe use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) hyperscanning during naturalistic interactions in parent–child dyads has substantially advanced our understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of human social interaction. However, despite the rise of developmental hyperscanning studies over the last years, analysis procedures have not yet been standardized and are often individually developed by each research team. This article offers a guide on parent–child fNIRS hyperscanning data analysis in MATLAB and R. We provide an example dataset of 20 dyads assessed during a cooperative versus individual problem-solving task, with brain signal acquired using 16 channels located over bilateral frontal and temporo-parietal areas. We use MATLAB toolboxes Homer2 and SPM for fNIRS to preprocess the acquired brain signal data and suggest a standardized procedure. Next, we calculate interpersonal neural synchrony between dyads using Wavelet Transform Coherence (WTC) and illustrate how to run a random pair analysis to control for spurious correlations in the signal. We then use RStudio to estimate Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMM) to account for the bounded distribution of coherence values for interpersonal neural synchrony analyses. With this guide, we hope to offer advice for future parent–child fNIRS hyperscanning investigations and to enhance replicability within the field.View Full-Text\nThis is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License\nwhich permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9699566960334778}
+{"content": "Entrectinib (Rozlytrek®) is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of patients with ROS1-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) not previously treated with ROS1 inhibitors.\nNCPE Assessment Process Complete Rapid review commissioned 01/09/2021 Rapid review completed 28/09/2021 Rapid Review outcome A full HTA is not recommended. The NCPE recommends that entrectinib not be considered for reimbursement at the submitted price*.\n*This recommendation should be considered while also having regard to the criteria specified in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8911624550819397}
+{"content": "Torsional component of microsaccades during fixation and quick phases during optokinetic stimulation Abstract\nWhile many studies have characterized the eye movements during visual fixation, including microsaccades, in most cases only horizontal and vertical components have been recorded and analyzed. Thus, little is known about the torsional component of microsaccades. We took advantage of a newly developed software and hardware to record eye movements around the three axes of rotation during fixation and torsional optokinetic stimulus. We found that the average amplitude of the torsional component of microsaccades during fixation was 0.34 ± 0.07 degrees with velocities following a main sequence with a slope comparable to the horizontal and vertical components. We also found the size of the torsional displacement during microsaccades was correlated with the horizontal but not the vertical component. In the presence of an optokinetic stimulus a nystagmus was induced producing a more frequent and larger torsional quick phases compared to microsaccades produced during fixation with a stationary stimulus. The torsional component and the vertical vergence component of quick phases grew larger with higher velocities. Additionally, our results validate and show the feasibility of recording torsional eye movements using video eye tracking in a desktop mounted setup.\nJournal of Eye Movement Research, 13(5). https://doi.org/10.16910/jemr.13.5.5 License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8954097628593445}
+{"content": "Title\nCritical considerations for the positive memory-posttraumatic stress disorder model\nDocument Type\nArticle\nDate of Original Version\n1-1-2021\nAbstract\nPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) includes changes in processes such as encoding and retrieval for both traumatic and positive memories. However, most work has predominantly focused on traumatic memories. Thus, Contractor and colleagues proposed a Positive Memory-PTSD model, which highlighted potential benefits associated with and mechanisms underlying positive memory retrieval/processing among individuals reporting PTSD symptoms. To enhance research on and clinical impacts of this model, the current review provides critical considerations for the Positive Memory-PTSD model. Drawing from emerging research and clinical observations, we (i) clarify that the model addresses specific versus overgeneral positive memories; (ii) underscore the importance of considering the heterogeneity in, and transitionary nature of, affect processes following positive memory retrieval; and (iii) highlight the rationale for considering trauma type/count and co-occurring conditions, as potential moderators of relations between positive memory processing and PTSD. Hereby, we provide an updated Positive Memory-PTSD model and implications for positive memory interventions drawing from this model.\nPublication Title\nClinical Psychology and Psychotherapy\nCitation/Publisher Attribution\nContractor, Ateka A., Anne N. Banducci, and Nicole H. Weiss.\"Critical considerations for the positive memory-posttraumatic stress disorder model.\"\nClinical Psychology and Psychotherapy,(2021).doi:10.1002/cpp.2599.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9166443347930908}
+{"content": "New research shows Bitcoin ATMs are the most popular way to buy crypto. Baby Boomers, Millennials, the Unbanked and Underbanked are the Biggest Purchasers of Bitcoin Baby Boomers, Millennials, the Unbanked and Underbanked are the Biggest Purchasers of Bitcoin\nCash is king when it comes to purchasing Bitcoin, as recent data states that there has been a spike in crypto ATM installations during 2021, showing a 71.3% increase from Jan. 1, 2021. Specifically, there are over 24,000 crypto ATMs located across the globe. Data further suggests that crypto ATMs are being installed at a rate of about 52.3 machines per day.\nWhile growth is clearly underway for the cryptocurrency sector, the reason behind the surge in crypto ATMs may be due to a demand for using cash to buy Bitcoin. Alona Lubovnaya, director of product operations for Bitcoin Depot, a Bitcoin ATM operator, told Cointelegraph that more people from all walks of life are becoming interested in crypto, particularly the underbanked community. “We’ve entered a new era where traditional bank accounts can be replaced with digital wallets, and because of this, more people are choosing to buy crypto with cash.”\nCash is Easy and Familiar for the Mainstream\nWhile there are many reasons as to why certain individuals would want to buy cryptocurrency from an ATM versus an exchange, most of the common use cases seem to be focused on easy and quick access to crypto.\nFor instance, one piece of research claims that over 50 million Americans are likely to buy cryptocurrency in the next year. Findings also indicate that a lack of understanding is the biggest barrier for new investors. Specifically, 20% of those surveyed said that they still don’t understand how to buy cryptocurrency.\nDerek Muhney, director of marketing and strategy at Coinsource. a provider of Bitcoin ATMs, told Cointelegraph that many people looking to get started with crypto value the haptic element of a physical machine, such as an ATM. According to Muhney, Bitcoin ATMs are the best way to buy Bitcoin for an increasing target group of unbanked and underbanked. While this may be obvious, Muhney further pointed out that this has become the case with baby boomers and millennials, noting that these users make up the lion's share of Bitcoin ATM transaction volumes to date.\nEchoing Muhney, Ben Weiss, CEO of CoinFlip, a Chicago-based Bitcoin ATM operator, told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin ATMs function primarily to make crypto digestible and attainable to new users who may not understand the intricacies of cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. To demonstrate this point, CoinFlip conducted a Twitter poll to find out how many people on Crypto Twitter have used a Bitcoin ATM. CoinFlip’s survey revealed that 72.2% of individuals never used a Bitcoin ATM, while only 27.8% noted they have.\nWeiss explained that he wasn’t surprised by these results, noting that Crypto Twitter is composed of people who are passionate about cryptocurrency and have a relatively deep understanding of the technology. As such, Weiss commented that mainstream users are the primary customers of Bitcoin ATMs:\n“Using a crypto ATM is the simplest way of purchasing crypto. You don't have to wait weeks or months for verification and will normally receive your crypto before you get back to your car. People understand ATMs, and crypto ATMs are not too different of a concept.”\nAlex Mashinsky, CEO and co-founder of Celsius, a centralized cryptocurrency lending platform, further elaborated on this, noting that there are many groups of customers in the crypto space. For example, Mashinsky explained that hodlers will never sell their crypto, while speculators aim to time the market. Yet, Mashinsky noted that “tourist” users will be the ones to likely leverage a Bitcoin ATM. Mashinsky added:\n“For temp workers and the 25% of those who do not have a bank account, a Bitcoin ATM is cheaper than Western Union or a bank wire. This segment will continue to grow and take market share from traditional finance companies that overcharge their clients.” Bitcoin ATMs Growth\nConsidering the fact that over 6% of United States households, or a total of 14.1 million American adults, are currently unbanked, Bitcoin ATMs will undoubtedly multiply moving forward. The estimate, further supported by Muhney, suggests that “more than 100,000 Bitcoin ATMs will be installed by 2025 and that the industry will grow to beyond $1.7 billion.\"\nRead More Don't have a Bitcoin ATM in your store, yet? Originally published by Cointelegraph.com | July 31, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5394232273101807}
+{"content": "According to Mary Derby, the “heart and soul” of effective school leadership is a passion for teaching and learning. As Principal of Eisenhower Elementary, she leveraged this passion to create building-wide systems that support the fulfillment of high expectations for behavior and achievement, exhibiting creative leadership as dynamic as Eisenhower itself. For example, when a dramatic demographic shift led to increased referrals and reports of bullying, Derby took a “learning approach” to discipline, drawing on school climate surveys and individual interventions to identify the needs of the new population so that she could implement appropriate systems to address them. With a focus on norm-setting and positive reinforcement, Derby quickly recovered a positive school climate by introducing school-wide PBIS and the Kindness Challenge to establish the social-emotional foundation students need to exceed, while supporting teachers in adopting trauma-informed frameworks in the classroom. With 20 years of principalship under her belt, Derby has a passion for the “messy work of curriculum development” and has contributed to standards and assessment development at the school, district, and state level. She holds a B.S. with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education from North Texas State University, an M.A. in Elementary Reading from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Principal Licensure from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and an Assessment Leadership Endorsement from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9079965949058533}
+{"content": "Solar irrigation in Bangladesh: a situation analysis report\nThis report presents a synthesis of Bangladesh’s solar irrigation policies, highlights the current issues faced by the energy and groundwater sector in the context of solar irrigation, and describes how the SDC-SoLAR (Swiss Development Corporation-Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience) project led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) aims to navigate these complex issues through its research activities. Bangladesh achieved self-sufficiency in food grains production due to the steady agricultural growth in the 1990s and 2000s, which was made possible through the proliferation of high-yielding paddy varieties and expansion of small-scale groundwater irrigation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000096559524536}
+{"content": "Held virtually in July 2021, ICANN 71 featured policy-focused presentations and cross-organizational sessions. The policies discussed were particularly community oriented, with an emphasis on the improvement of communications and user experiences while focusing on maintaining and improving security measures.\nFind some of our key takeaways below:\nLegal vs. Natural Persons: EPDP Phase 2A Weighs in with Initial Report\nThe Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) addresses data access requirements, policies for a centralized system of registration data disclosure, and provisions for the recognition of individual domain owners in light of the GDPR. Phase 2A recently added a clearer definition of the data privacy that will be available to individuals and organizations, with important implications on the ability to contact domain registrants which will prove useful to individuals and organizations that own domains.\nThe EPDP Team recently released its Initial Report and is welcoming input from the community, especially in areas where the team may not have considered a topic. Preliminary Recommendation #4 is particularly relevant, recommending that registrars and registries who choose to differentiate legal vs. natural persons (a distinction referring to large organizations and individuals, respectively) should guarantee that the data of natural persons is redacted from publication unless the individual has given consent, or if a distinct legal reason necessitates its publication. This implies that companies and other organizations will see their WHOIS data published in the public registration system, while individual registrants will still be able to retain a higher level of anonymity. As a result, once registries and registrars make this distinction, brand owners will be able to pull additional WHOIS information related to domains of interest.\nNew gTLD Applications: GAC Seeks Clarity on Potential Roadblocks before Next gTLD Application Round\nICANN’s GAC serves as the voice of governments and IGOs and provides advice on issues of public policy where ICANN activities interact with national laws and agreements. GAC recommendations which are likely to receive an emphasis include a response to DNS Abuse, closed generic TLDs, and equal opportunities in TLD applications.\nA holistic approach to the mitigation of DNS Abuse has been identified as a crucial area to address before the next round of gTLDs is launched. GAC members noted that any further delay to address this issue will allow malicious actors to continue to proliferate. Industry leaders are working to ensure that a coordinated response to abuse will enable all domain stakeholders to work together to reduce malicious activity in this sector.\nThe GAC is upholding its opposition to applications for closed generics, which are general terms registered as a TLD where the owner has the power to decide whether an individual or organization can register an associated domain. Closed applications currently exist for .BRAND TLDs, but concerns have been expressed that closed generics could give the owners too much control over specific terms, like “data” or “winery”. These forms of TLDs are currently banned until rules can be developed to ensure that they can be implemented under fair conditions.\nThe GAC expressed a desire to reduce or eliminate ICANN registry fees, noting the importance of fostering applications from a diverse range of TLD candidates. Additionally, while private auctions of TLDs are allowed under the current bylaws, the GAC plans to take steps to disincentivize these processes, especially in cases where nonprofit organizations are forced to bid against commercial entities. These measures will drive down costs for all participants in the new gTLD program, and will enable smaller organizations to pursue their desired TLDs.\nIn light of these concerns, the GAC asked the ICANN Board to provide a comprehensive overview and periodic updates on the issues that must be addressed before the next round of gTLD applications. The response to DNS Abuse in particular will dictate this timeframe, as GAC members have stated on multiple occasions that it must be addressed before new gTLD applications are initiated.\nEvaluating the Future of Domain Transfer Policy\nThe DNS Transfer Policy covers ICANN’s procedures and requirements for registrants to transfer their domain names from one registrar to another. Starting in May 2021, a working group within ICANN has been conducting a holistic review of the policy to determine if changes are needed to improve the ease, security, and efficacy of inter-registrar and inter-registrant transfers.\nStakeholders believe that the objectives of the Transfer Policy should remain consistent with the original version from 2004, including the protection of consumer choice and competition, prevention of fraudulent domain transfers, and the upholding of policies which can be consistently interpreted and applied. The latest discussions have identified a new goal to define guidelines for DNS transfers when domains are moved between registrars, because it will ensure that registrars will provide additional assistance for registrants during the transfer process, reducing the time required for this important and often necessary procedure.\nStakeholders are additionally reviewing the technical operations principles for DNS Transfer Policy. They are requesting clearer definitions of the “transfer process” in order to set practical boundaries around the timelines for the procedure. Additionally, they’d like to allow registrars to conduct data transfers including personal data as long as they follow the appropriate laws and requirements. This addition may not be consistent with the limitation set forth by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), so additional discussion is required.\nThe work on DNS Transfer Policy is in the early phases, but these initial discussions on guiding principles will shape the final policies. It is expected that ICANN will develop a consensus policy that benefits domain registrants by more clearly defining transfer procedures and requiring registrars to provide additional assistance throughout the process. This will result in an environment where registrants will be able to devote less time to data transfers, and will be able to follow a more coherent and efficient process to ensure that their DNS transfers are successfully accomplished.\nLooking Ahead\nThe ICANN community is continuing policy discussions and procedures, but based on discussions, it is clear DNS Abuse is a major topic of conversation since it impacts stakeholders, policies, and Internet users. Stay tuned for further developments. If you have any questions or comments on ICANN 71 takeaways, please reach out – we want to hear from you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.561902642250061}
+{"content": "President Joe Biden put a nationwide mandate in place to fight COVID-19 this past week requiring American employers with 100 or more workers to require vaccination across their entire workforce.\nThis mandate has not only sparked nationwide outrage among those who believe vaccination should be left to personal choice, but it has also opened the door to various vaccine mandates in the near future. One of those doors leads to university mandates on all on-campus residents, something that now seems more conceivable than ever.\nWhile a university mandate here at Drake once seemed far-fetched, Biden’s new mandate unlocks that door, should the university ever want to open it. Granted, the university would face a fair amount of backlash and negative effects surrounding funding, but the door still exists.\nStudents around campus are discussing the possibility of a vaccine mandate and whether they believe it would be ethical to put one in place. Some students believe that public health should overrule everything else, while others believe they have the right to say no to a COVID-19 vaccination. Most students fall somewhere in between these two points.\nWhen recording the responses of over 50 students across campus, this statement stood true. When asked if they believe a vaccine mandate will eventually be put in place at Drake University, roughly 65 percent of students believed the University would, but only in the case of dramatic Delta-variant spikes similar to the Thanksgiving surge of 2020. Along with this, nearly 90% of students believe COVID-19 is still enough of a threat to warrant a vaccine mandate on campus.\nWhen discussing whether a COVID-19 vaccination mandate will be put in place for students across campus, a deeper question arises; is a vaccine mandate morally right?\nThe question that seemed to cause the most variety in responses from students was “Do you believe unvaccinated people’s health concerns about the vaccine are valid?” In response, students were split across three primary answers.\nTo start, roughly 30 percent of students did not believe health concerns regarding the relatively new COVID-19 vaccine were valid. One of these students, who requested anonymity, summed their perspective up clearly: “This is a private college. You are choosing to go here. I feel the college can and perhaps should mandate certain vaccines such as COVID, measles, and the flu shot depending on cases in the area.” This perspective seems to be shared by many other students who noted that living on-campus and attending Drake University is a choice, not a requirement.\nOn the other hand, roughly 24 percent of students believed their concerns were valid. One student, who has also requested anonymity, said “I feel like it violates the basic human right to delegate what does and doesn’t go into one’s body. It makes students choose between their education and their freedom of choice.” Several other students agreed with the idea that a vaccine mandate would violate the rights of students on campus, along with the idea that exemptions should be granted.\nThe most prominent response (roughly 47 percent) was that vaccine concerns were valid, but all students should get the vaccine regardless. One student said, “I think it is necessary for public safety. Unless one has valid medical or religious reasons why they cannot get a vaccine, I believe they should get it.” Most students on campus tend to fall into this group, believing that public health should be prioritized over personal preference.\nNo matter where students fall on this issue, all can agree that a vaccine mandate instituted on campus would lead to substantial backlash and conflicts among those who disagree. Only time will tell if Drake University students will face a vaccine mandate down the road.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7687726616859436}
+{"content": "ELD Solutions for Remote Learning/Virtual Academies Give English Learners Access to High-Quality Instruction from Home\nMore English learners are opting for online schooling to gain schedule flexibility or because they don’t feel comfortable returning to campus. Stringent health protocols also mean that some students are required to access instruction remotely during mandated quarantine periods.\nEven though these English learners are not in the classroom, they must continue to receive focused English language development instruction as part of their educational curriculum. Whether your district offers a virtual academy for independent study or temporary home-study options, it’s important that English learners in remote environments have equal access to high-quality ELD instruction.\nStandards-Based ELD Curriculum for Distance Learning\nWhile educators want to play a hands-on role with students who opt for remote learning, daily interaction may not always be possible. Therefore, it is important to choose a standards-based solution like the Language Tree Online ELD curriculum. The program should also have built-in progress monitoring to ensure students stay on track. Our web-based ELD / ESOL curriculum is ideal for home study as it:\nAligns with the latest state English Language Development (ELD) standards Features best practices pedagogy, including a highly-experienced “virtual teacher” who delivers the lesson input Engages with multi-sensory lessons and interactive online assignments that address all four domains of language acquisition Allows teachers to remotely track and monitor student progress", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6814060807228088}
+{"content": "April 16th marked World Voice Day. And this year, as we encourage people to stop and access their vocal health, we want to address specific challenges in maintaining good vocal habits during a pandemic. Teachers voices are a main source of communication in their classrooms. From everything to the math lesson, to the word of encouragement before the spelling test, to the classroom celebration for a birthday, teachers use their voices all day,\nevery day. Here are some tips as push through to the end of the school year! Challenge: Masks interfere with our ability to read lips and facial expressions. Without these things to aid in understanding, we put more strain on our voice by speaking louder or repeating ourselves. Solution: Try to increase the precision of your articulation and slightly exaggerate your lips when speaking. Take advantage of visual supports and using other nonverbal body language (think dramatic eyebrows and hand gestures)\nChallenge: Your voice becomes fatigued or hoarse while wearing a mask. Solution: Adopt general vocal hygiene recommendations, like staying well-hydrated, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and managing reflux and allergies. Reduce upper body tension by stretching throughout the day. If you speak quickly, slow your rate. This allows you time for deep breathing to sustain the power your vocal cords need with minimal effort.\n*If you have any questions or concerns about your vocal hygiene and health, make sure you speak to your doctor. Our voices need love too!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8507194519042969}
+{"content": "There are differences in disease susceptibility to whirling disease (WD) among strains of rainbow trout. The North American strain Trout Lodge (TL) is highly susceptible, whereas the German Hofer (HO) strain is more resistant. The suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) proteins are key in inhibiting cytokine signaling. Their role in modulating the immune response against whirling disease is not completely clear. This study aimed at investigating the transcriptional response of SOCS1 and SOCS3 genes to Myxobolus cerebralis along with that of several upstream regulators and immune response genes. M. cerebralis induced the expression of SOCS1, the IL-6-dependent SOCS3, the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and the Treg associated transcription factor FOXP3 in TL fish at multiple time points, which likely caused a restricted STAT1 and STAT3 activity affecting the Th17/Treg17 balance. The expression of SOCS1 and the IL-6-dependent SOCS3 was induced constraining the activation of STAT1 and STAT3 in TL fish, thereby causing Th17/Treg17 imbalance and leaving the fish unable to establish a protective immune response against M. cerebralis or control inflammatory reactions increasing susceptibility to WD. Conversely, in HO fish, the expression of SOCS1 and SOCS3 was restrained, whereas the expression of STAT1 and IL-23-mediated STAT3 was induced potentially enabling more controlled immune responses, accelerating parasite clearance and elevating resistance. The induced expression of STAT1 and IL-23-mediated STAT3 likely maintained a successful Th17/Treg17 balance and enabled fish to promote effective immune responses favouring resistance against WD. The results provide insights into the role of SOCS1 and SOCS3 in regulating the activation and magnitude of host immunity in rainbow trout, which may help us understand the mechanisms that underlie the variation in resistance to WD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6204918622970581}
+{"content": "Self-pricing asset - protection from daily volatility\nSelf-pricing assets immune to market sentiment are a useful value add in financial markets. Imagine holding a liquid asset knowing its pricing was based on objective fundamental data, with no risk of irrational price movements caused by an influencer tweet or 24 hour news. Such an asset would be uncorrelated with daily market noise and offer a useful hedge against a temporary market sell-off caused by a news event.\nSelf-pricing in this context is defined as a protocol that uses a publicly available data point to set a floating peg that can go up or down in value. To regulate its price, the protocol acts as a central bank, supplying liquidity to DEXs and where necessary, through buying or selling its token on the secondary market.\nStable asset pricing\nOur prototype is based on fundamental data of a diversified set of established companies. Hence, by referencing fundamentals rather than share prices, Eczodex escapes daily volatility.\nVersatility in Application\nEczodex supports multiple use cases such as investments, payments and money transfers.\nEczodex liquidity token\nThe free-floating ECZ token provides investors with unlimited upside while offering consistent arbitrage, ensuring price stability and profitability.\nDecentralised Governance\nEczodex investors decide on the coin's future.\nI am interested - keep me posted A new ecosystem. Investment. Payment. Money Transfer. Eczodex\nEczodex - derived from the description Economic Zone Index - is a self-pricing algo backed coin. Our prototype is modelled to provide a positive return with low volatility. Eczodex offers an innovative approach to financial instrument pricing - asset prices are based on objective criteria, preventing the market from falling prey to the worst aspects of irrational investor behaviour.\nInstead, investors holding Eczodex implicitly sign up to a new social contract, one that is based on an independently quoted price which allows for a fair exchange of value between buyers and sellers, at all times.\nEczodex's disruptive characteristics of stability and growth uniquely positions it as a future leading product for International Money Transfers, Payments and Investments.\nTeam - Genesis in Cambridge.\nMichael Quartey\nMichael has over 20 years’ experience as an independent contractor to leading bancassurance organisations such as Lloyds Banking Group, ING and RSA Group. His specific area of expertise is on the back-office software application architecture used to administer with profits life & pension policies. Michael is also a part time managing director of a fast food franchise in London. Michael holds a BSc in Statistics, Operational Research, Economics and French from UCL and he is currently studying for a Masters at Cambridge University.\nLukas Bruell\nLukas has a Law, Data Analytics, and Finance background, being a Masters student at Cambridge, Imperial College, and BPP Law School. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Management with finance at Warwick Business School, including a stay abroad at Renmin Uni, Beijing. Lukas is the Founder of the MergerSight Group, providing a platform for M&A analysis globally. Lukas gained work experience at Deloitte, Oliver Wyman, Credit Suisse, McKinsey, and Latham & Watkins.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7910746335983276}
+{"content": "Enterprise Information Archiving Market Size, COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2021 – 2027\nReport ID: GMI4725\nEnterprise Information Archiving Market size is expected to witness commendable growth over 2021-2027. This is driven by the increasing usage of EIA software for email retention and compliance, along with its data reduction capabilities across content indexing, content types, and retention management. Likewise, increasing challenges associated with the growth of enterprise data, including operational inefficiencies and revenue loss, will also stimulate the industry demand in the upcoming years. Enterprise information archiving refers to the usage of different storage methods for business data, both unstructured and structured. EIA software combines solutions and products for archiving user messaging content like SMS, instant messaging, email, and business and public social media data, as well as provides tools for classification and e-discovery of content.\nRising implementation of stringent regulations to safeguard enterprise data is one of the key trends bolstering the global enterprise information archiving market share over 2021-2027. For example, the European Union introduced the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in May 2021, to help citizens gain more control over their personal data. Such regulations will influence businesses to adopt EIA tools to archive and secure personal data including email. Additionally, the increasing volume of unstructured data and its importance in making crucial business decisions are also likely to proliferate the adoption of the enterprise information archiving solutions.\nWith regards to end-use, the enterprise information archiving market from the e-Commerce segment is poised to depict a considerable growth rate through 2027. This can be credited to the dramatic surge in online sales amid movement restrictions induced by the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, the introduction of robust information archiving solutions, such as Dell EMC SourceOne, to manage and secure multiple email and important files will also amplify demand for the solution across the e-Commerce sector.\nLatin America is set to emerge as a lucrative revenue pocket for the enterprise information archiving industry by 2027, given the expansion of digital payment platforms in countries like Brazil. The rapid surge in digital transactions will boost the need for enterprise information archiving systems, as all the financial information needs to be stored to ensure audit readiness. In August 2021, Argentina's telecom regulator Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones approved funding worth $33.5 million to enhance broadband connectivity, which will facilitate the deployment of enterprise information archiving tools to retrieve high volumes of communication data in the region.\nThe competitive landscape of the global enterprise information archiving market comprises companies such as Solix Technologies, Inc., Everteam (Kyocera Document Solutions), OpenText Corporation, Micro Focus International, Global Relay Communications Inc., ZL Technologies, Mimecast Services Limited, Proofpoint, Inc., Barracuda Networks, Inc., Veritas Technologies, LLC, Dell Technologies, Inc., HPE, IBM Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, and Google LLC, among others. These market players are implementing strategies such as new solution launches and business expansions to boost their presence across the global market. For instance, in October 2020, Proofpoint, Inc. unveiled a compliance solution, Content Capture, for Microsoft Teams. This new solution was designed to enable firms to retain, review, and capture content and messages in native format to help organizations adhere to the rules set forth by regulators like SEC and FCA, among others.\nCOVID-19 to Impact Enterprise Information Archiving Market Trends: COVID-19 to Impact Enterprise Information Archiving Market Trends:\nThe ongoing coronavirus pandemic has posed dramatic impacts across all sectors of the economy, including media and entertainment. The implementation of lockdown resulted in the shutdown of outdoor entertainment, particularly events and cinemas, during the peak of the pandemic, causing content supply chains to dry up. These challenging situations may hinder the use of EIA tools to store and archive media and entertainment content.\nHowever, accelerated digital transformation and surge in e-Commerce during the pandemic may provide growth opportunities for the enterprise information archiving market over the forthcoming years. For example, Latin America-based Mercado Libre sold twice as many products per day via e-commerce in the second quarter of 2020, as compared to the same period a year earlier. This gradual shift to digital shopping platforms as the new normal will likely increase the need for robust enterprise information archiving systems, to efficiently manage growing volumes of retail and e-commerce data.\nWhat Information does this report contain? Historical data coverage:2016 to 2020; Growth Projections:2021 to 2027. Expert analysis:industry, governing, innovation and technological trends; factors impacting development; drawbacks, SWOT. 6-7 year performance forecasts:major segments covering applications, top products and geographies. Competitive landscape reporting:market leaders and important players, competencies and capacities of these companies in terms of production as well as sustainability and prospects.\nCustomize this Report\nOur Market Research Reports Include:\nMarket snapshot Market Segmentation Value Chain Analysis Growth Dynamics Potential Market Opportunities Regulatory Overview Technology Evolution Innovation & Sustainability", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6602300405502319}
+{"content": "Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warned that a second wave of coronavirus could be even deadlier than the current wave.\nIn an interview with\nThe Washington Post, Redfield said that \"There’s a possibility that the assault of the virus on our nation next winter will actually be even more difficult than the one we just went through.\"\nHe emphasized that a recurrence of COVID-19 during the winter months would coincide with the annual flue season, potentially overwhelming the healthcare system.\n\"We're going to have the flu epidemic and the coronavirus epidemic at the same time,\" he said, adding that \"when I've said this to others, they kind of put their head back, they don't understand what I mean.\"\nHe urged that Americans be sure to get the flu shot this year, since two respiratory outbreaks at once could put \"unimaginable\" strain on the healthcare system. Had the current outbreak coincided with peak flu season, he stressed, it would have made the situation \"really, really, really, really difficult.\"\nWhen asked, Redfield responded that the protests against lockdowns and social distancing orders were \"not helpful\" and that social distancing is the key to controlling the spread of coronavirus.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7094992995262146}
+{"content": "As part of this new movement, two initiatives were founded: ZentraTable *, a trusted circle where vetted entrepreneurs, experienced leaders and free spirits exchange unparalleled insights needed to live the life they desire; and ZentraAdventure *, a 3-day retreat to explore self-awareness and personally experience the Eternal Art of Being, as a guiding map for one’s own growth.\nThe root of this community is based on Houwen’s longstanding experience in raising capital, leading companies and driving sustainable inner growth. He explained, “After 20 years evolving in the corporate world, I realised that what I wanted to be in life was out of sync with what I was actually doing. And many entrepreneurs feel the same way, disconnected from the energy that personally drives them. I have asked many business leaders and corporate CEOs about their struggles and started to recognise consistent patterns. Zentrapreneur is not only a way for leaders to access the energy and insights for personal leadership, it also provides the tools useful for developing a deep trust in one’s self. It is a platform for leaders seeking to connect their being with their innate capability for authentic creation, be it in a product, a company and most importantly, their mission in life”.\nBoth ZentraTable and ZentraAdventure aim to raise self-awareness and focus on helping entrepreneurs walking their conscious journey, so they can personally transform how they lead themselves and others on a daily basis.\n“We are suffering from a scarcity of sustainable personal leadership across all areas of society right now,” said Houwen. He continues: “What’s missing is the kind of authentic leadership based on a self-awareness and clarity of who we are. It truly has to be a continually accessed\nand experienced state, and not just something we read about in books.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9191360473632812}
+{"content": "Rohan Alexander is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto in Information and Statistical Sciences. He is also a faculty affiliate at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, a senior fellow at Massey College, and the assistant director of CANSSI Ontario. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Australian National University where he was supervised by John Tang (chair), Martine Mariotti, Tim Hatton, and Zach Ward.\nHe is interested in using statistical models to try to understand the world. And particularly how we get the data that go into those models; whose data are systematically missing; how we clean, prepare, and tidy data before they are modelled; the effects of all this on the implications of our models; and how we can reproducibly share the totality of this process. He tries to develop students that are skilled not only in using statistical methods across various disciplines, but also appreciate their limitations, and think deeply about the broader contexts of their work.\nHe enjoys teaching and aims to help students from a wide range of backgrounds learn how to use data to tell convincing stories. He teaches in both the Faculty of Information and the Department of Statistical Sciences at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a RStudio Certified Tidyverse Trainer.\nHe is married to Monica Alexander and they have two children. He probably spends too much money on books, and certainly too much time at libraries. If you have any book recommendations of your own, then he’d love to hear them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9726869463920593}
+{"content": "Requiring a single frequency band for transmission, full-duplex (FD) systems can ideally double the spectral efficiency. However, in addition to the information signal, radiated from user's own transmit antenna generates a strong self-interference (SI). To eliminate effects of SI, active and passive cancellation techniques are used in the literature. However, omitted in these studies is the fact that the time dispersion in the SI channel may cause an error floor. In this paper, it is verified that the SI channel is time dispersive via measurements. Later, we present an analysis in order to determine the error performance. Following these results, a fractionally spaced SI canceler is proposed to eliminate the error floor. We verify our analytical results via simulations, showing that the proposed SI canceler can critically enhance the performance of FD systems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6926561594009399}
+{"content": "During the spring, COVID-19 cases were on the decline, vaccines were being distributed and most states made bold commitments to fully reopen schools in the fall. In a bipartisan rush to incentivize in-person learning, some states restricted virtual options. New Jersey barred districts from operating online programs, and the Tennessee State Board of Education approved a permanent rule preventing districts from offering remote learning except during declared emergencies.\nReading Time: < 1 minute", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9859194755554199}
+{"content": "As its representatives noted, there is not much time left to solve this problem. WHO will assemble a team of 20 people, including specialists in biosecurity and laboratory safety, as well as experts on animal diseases.\nThe previous international group of scientists worked in China from January to February. They visited the Wuhan Institute of Virology, including the BSL-4 laboratory, which was associated with rumors of a virus leak, a hospital, the Huanan seafood market, as well as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.\nAccording to the final report, SARS-CoV-2 was most likely transmitted to humans from bats through another animal: similar pathogens were found in pangolins, indicating interspecific transmission. However, the head of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called for further investigation of the version about the laboratory leak, as experts have not found the source of the virus.\nIn early August, Republicans from the U.S. House of Representatives published a report in which they concluded that the virus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan. At the same time, they were based on data from open sources and indirect evidence.\nExperts from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in turn, suggested that the coronavirus could have been brought to Wuhan on frozen food packages. The WHO working group members put forward the same hypothesis, but they did not prioritize it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7122611999511719}
+{"content": "- From our Sponsors -\nBank Negara Malaysia recently launched its online Central Credit Reference Information System (eCCRIS), which can help users become more aware of their financial obligations, says Qaiser Iskandar Anwarudin, director of the central bank’s financial surveillance department. As a result, consumers are empowered to take charge of their credit standing and to improve their creditworthiness.\n“eCCRIS enables consumers to stay on top of their credit standing, find out whether there have been any fraudulent activities and prevent identity theft. It also allows them to engage directly with the participating financial institutions and Bank Negara should there be any errors in the information available in the CCRIS reports. [It helps to] enhance your creditworthiness and standing as you become more aware of your debt obligations,” Qaiser said at a recent media briefing.\n- Featured Sponsor -\nThe eCCRIS service, which was introduced in January, is provided free of charge. It allows the public to obtain their credit reports, which detail their financing and payment history, such as their housing, car and education loans, for the past 12 months.\nThe information gathered from participating financial institutions are updated on a monthly basis. Previously, individuals could only obtain their CCRIS reports from Bank Negara directly or credit rating agencies.\nTo register for this service, the public can walk into any Bank Negara or Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) branch nationwide to perform a one-time registration. They will then need to verify their identity at the CCRIS kiosk using their MyKad and biometric verification and register a valid mobile phone number.\nUsers will receive a six-digit PIN on their mobile phone, which will be used for their first login at https://eccris.bnm.gov.my. They will then set their user ID and password, select a personal security image and phrase, and set three security questions and answers. Thereafter, they can access eCCRIS at anytime.\nBank Negara’s Link and Regional Offices director Datin Arlina Ariff says 45,350 Malaysians had registered themselves on the eCCRIS platform nationwide as at March 13. “We do not have a target for users registering for eCCRIS, but we do hope the number will increase as we do our promotional activities. The feedback we have received so far from the public has been encouraging,” she adds.\nAuthor Info: This article was first published by Laili Ismail on TheEdgeMarkets\n- From our Sponsors -", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7527270317077637}
+{"content": "Excerpted from abstract\nThis paper uses a framing derived from refugee and child rights conventions to analyse the positioning of young refugee children and their families in Aotearoa New Zealand’s resettlement policies, early childhood curriculum and early childhood education (ECE) funding policies. It also analyses data from interviews with participants from ECE settings who are working with refugee children and families, to discuss how policy is experienced in ECE practice, and makes recommendations about future policy directions. Main findings are that the Refugee Resettlement Strategy has critically important goals for refugee resettlement, but outcomes are narrowly defined and future-focused. While the ECE curriculum, Te Whariki, offers a strong basis for refugee families and children to come to belong and participate in Aotearoa New Zealand, and to have their own culture upheld, the rights of the young refugee child have no visibility within resettlement and ECE funding policies. We argue that a rights-based framework, focused on the young refugee child within their wider family, offers a productive lens through which to analyse refugee resettlement and ECE policies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5786024928092957}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nOn June 30, 2021 the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) facilitated the webinar,\nSupporting and Promoting Mental Health in Out-of-School Time. During the webinar, NCASE introduced a new Voices from the Field brief which shares research\nThe Help Kids Recover website offers important information about federal stimulus funding available through the American Rescue Plan including the funding apportionment per state, examples of how states are using recovery funding, examples of partnerships in action at different levels (e.g., state, school district, school), contacts for afterschool state networks, and evidence-based strategies.\nThis webinar provides an overview of opportunities provided by the federal education funding from the American Rescue Plan, to help children re-engage, re-connect, and recover. The overview describes how much funding is available, how much has been distributed to state departments of education, and what evidence-based interventions are allowed.\nThis webinar provides an overview of literacy development and instructional practices for literacy and writing. It showcases 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) programs in CO, MO, and TN that focus on literacy. The National Writing Project shares their strategies and resources for successfully fostering children's literacy development.\nThis webinar provided a discussion among thought leaders about lessons learned and strategies for responding equitably to learning loss and other loss resulting from the pandemic and child care and school closures. They suggested a strengths-based response to what children have learned while at home with their families.\nThis webinar, facilitated by Attendance Works, explores how schools, public agencies, and community partners can use attendance and participation data to organize and tailor summer programs. It suggests a 4-step framework: (1) establish a team; (2) identify priority groups of students to reach; (3) craft engagement strategies; and (4) reflect, learn, and improve.\nThis webinar explores best practices in providing older youth with supportive and meaningful employment experiences and paid internships. The panel includes representatives from National Youth Employment Coalition, Summer Youth Employment Program from Charlotte, NC, College to Congress, and Community Relations Manager from Bank of America.\nOn February 24, 2021, the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment hosted a webinar to learn about the recent NCASE voices from the field brief and hear from colleagues engaged in this work.\nThe National Summer Learning Association has provided more than 40 webinars called the Voices of Summer Webinar Series. The webinars were held between spring 2019 and spring 2021. Presenters include national thought leaders, program providers offering promising practices, and researchers.\nEarly childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) is an increasingly popular strategy for improving early childhood classroom climates and reducing suspensions and expulsions. This webinar explores findings from a recent research report from Yale Child Study Center on Ohio's Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6937507390975952}
+{"content": "The Defender is experiencing censorship on many social channels. Be sure to stay in touch with the news that matters by subscribing to our top news of the day. It's free.\nIn a letter dated Sept. 28 to officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an ICU physician detailed her concerns about the adverse reactions, including deaths, she witnessed in people who had received a COVID vaccine.\nDr. Patricia Lee, a licensed physician in California, said her experience with patients harmed by the vaccine “does not comport with claims made by federal health authorities regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.”\nIn the letter, Lee described observing “entirely healthy individuals suffering serious, often fatal, injuries,” including transverse myelitis, resulting in quadriplegia, pneumocystis pneumonia, multi-system organ failure, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, postpartum hemorrhagic shock and septic shock.\nLee, a practicing physician for more than 20 years, said she “never witnessed so many vaccine-related injuries until this year.”\nLee told Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, and Dr. Tom Shimabukuro with the CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force Vaccine Safety Team, that while “causation is difficult to prove definitively, it is my clinical judgment that each of these injuries were caused by a COVID-19 vaccine, because there was no other plausible explanation for these injuries other than the fact that the patients had recently been vaccinated.”\nLee acknowledged that her report reflects the experience of a single physician. However, she wrote, it appears “statistically improbable” that any one physician should witness this many COVID-19 vaccine injuries if the federal health authority claims regarding the vaccines’ safety were accurate.\n“I can no longer silently accept the serious harm being caused by the COVID-19 vaccines,” Lee concluded. “It is my sincere hope that the reaction to this letter will not be to focus on me, but rather to focus on addressing the serious safety issues with these products that, without doubt, you have either missed or are choosing to ignore.”\nSince the issuing of the original letter, Lee’s attorneys sent another letter to the CDC and FDA saying that the agencies’ “failure to respond is highly concerning,” adding that they are seeking a response so they can “arrange a discussion and information gathering session between Dr. Lee and the appropriate representatives at the CDC and FDA.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7114412784576416}
+{"content": "As computers have become more advanced, faster, and more capable, the arguments in favor of manned spaceflight have become weaker, and space travel has increasingly become the domain of machines. Long before the invention of the microchip, Isaac Asimov proposed exactly this, describing unmanned, computer-controlled space exploration vehicles that would be able to venture into territories too extreme and too dangerous for humans. That vision has come to pass, and it is now commonly argued that humans are indeed too soft, vulnerable, and unreliable to utilize in spaceflight, and that removing them from the paradigm removes the weakest link. Manned spaceflight has largely been relegated to an oft-maligned holdover of Cold War international competition and patriotism. This is a mistake.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.567111611366272}
+{"content": "The wife of the Chairman, Uyo Local Government Council, Mrs. Akaninyene Uwemedimo Udo in partnership with Akwa Ibom Egg Nutrition Awareness Initiative (AKENAI), today Friday, October 8, 2021, joined the rest of the world to commemorate this year’s World Egg Day with public enlightenment program.\nWorld Egg Day is celebrated on the second Friday in October yearly since it was founded by the International Egg Commission (IEC) at a conference held in Vienna in 1996.\nAs part of its activities marking the 2021 edition, Mrs. Uwemedimo Udo who is a nutritionist held a public awareness program at the Primary Healthcare Center, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo with the theme “Eat Your egg today and Everyday” to enlighten members of the public on the importance of egg in human nutrition.\nThe Chairman’s wife in her address spoke extensively on the importance of eggs in a person’s daily diet. She encouraged the audience which consisted largely of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children to eat at least one egg a day as eggs contain all the major nutrients (14 different nutrients and body-building fat) needed for human development.\nShe also noted that the high nutrient density of eggs enables them to support the body’s natural immune system, advance physical growth, and aid child brain development. She advocated for healthy feeding and advised them to avoid canned food but eat healthy, natural food to avoid illnesses like cancer.\nMrs. Udo also lauded the efforts of the Governor’s wife, Dr. Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel in championing good nutrition for women and children in the State.\nShe appreciated her husband, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo for giving her the platform and opportunity to host the World Egg Day celebration noting that the event which enabled her to donate crates of eggs to women at different health centers came through his support.\nThe wife of the chairman expressed her profound gratitude to the association of Wives of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (WALGON), Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Elder Ndanti Ekuh as well as Mr. and Mrs. Iniobong Ebong for donating eggs for distribution to different centers in Uyo.\nThe AKENAI Initiator, Elder Ukeme Akpan and other facilitators, Female councilors, and supervisors from Uyo Local Government Council; Hon Praise Otuekong, Hon. Emeti Aniekan, Hon. Christiana Bassey, Mrs. Veronica Effiong, Aniema Akpan, and the Supervisor for Education, Mr. Ekemini Bassey were also present at the event.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.802882194519043}
+{"content": "On July 16, 2021, Acting Rector of Boğaziçi University (BU), Naci İnci, summarily dismissed BU academic Dr. Can Candan for his role in student and faculty protests.\nCandan, a lecturer in the university’s Department of Western Languages and Literatures, has taught documentary and filmmaking at BU since 2007. Candan is an advocate for academic freedom in Turkey and was a vocal supporter of protests that began at BU in January 2021 in response to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s controversial appointment of Melih Bulu, a member of the ruling Justice and Development Party. Candan filmed and documented the protests, where police often used force and arrested demonstrators. Candan was also a faculty advisor to the student-run BULGBTI+ group, which the administration derecognized in February 2021 stating that it trampled on “sacred” university values.\nOn July 16, Candan announced on Twitter that the university terminated his contract, including a photo of the termination notice in his tweet. According to the notice, the decision was made following a disciplinary investigation into Candan. The investigation, which occurred without Candan’s knowledge, found that Candan was guilty of allegedly insulting university leadership. The notification also stated that Candan did not apply for reappointment at the university, and that he could only fulfill “six hours of the 12-hour teaching time a week foreseen by the Article 36/3 of the Law 2547 on Higher Education.” The notification did not provide an evidentiary basis for these allegations. Candan denied the allegations, stating that university leadership did not consult his department or fellow faculty. The BU faculty association issued a statement protesting Candan’s termination.\nOn August 13, Candan filed a lawsuit against the university for stay of execution and an annulment of the contract termination. As of September 2021, the case is ongoing.\nScholars at Risk is concerned about a university’s termination of a scholar’s contract in apparent retaliation for nonviolent expressive activity, including expression critical of the institution. University administrations should refrain from punishing students and faculty members for peaceful and responsible expressive activity. In addition to the harm to the immediate victim, dismissals aimed at restricting or retaliating against such activity undermine academic freedom and democratic society generally.\nSources: https://bianet.org/english/youth/247693-bogazici-academics-start-sit-in-protest-demanding-reinstatement-of-dismissed-lecturer https://bianet.org/english/freedom-of-expression/247378-bogazici-university-acting-rector-dismisses-academic-can-candan https://t24.com.tr/haber/gorevine-son-verilen-ogretim-gorevlisi-can-candan-dan-bogazici-universitesi-ne-dava971884 https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/haber/bogazici-universitesi-akademisyenlerinden-can-candan-aciklamasi-1853880 https://mesana.org/advocacy/committee-on-academic-freedom/2021/08/03/letter-regarding-the-termination-of-the-contracts-of-two-professors-at-boazici-university-by-acting-rector-mehmet-naci-inci https://www.turkishminute.com/2021/08/14/academic-file-lawsuit-against-rectors-office-over-dismissal-from-bogazici/ https://www.turkishminute.com/2021/07/17/actingrectorofbogazici-university-dismisses-activist-academic/ https://twitter.com/yunusunbabasi/status/1416106416222482436?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8899561166763306}
+{"content": "The FDA and FTC issued joint warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019) products. The warning letters were sent to Vital Silver, Quinessence Aromatherapy While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the primary regulatory authority for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, tobacco products, and other related products, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates advertising On October 10, the FDA and FTC sent a joint warning letter to Rooted Apothecary LLC for illegally selling unapproved drug products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that CBD-infused products continue to flood the market as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) explores additional regulatory pathways for hemp products containing cannabidiol (CBD). Currently, under the Federal Food, FDA has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in issuing warning letters to 13 companies that market nicotine-containing e-liquids in packaging that has the appearance of being foods that appeal The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has filed a complaint with the FTC against a national egg marketer alleging false animal welfare advertising. Animal raising claims, such as The organic industry, led by the Organic Trade Association, has called for federal policies to ensure “organic” always means “organic”. Organic production in the U.S. is regulated by the U.S. The continued uptick in “Natural” and “Organic” claims combined with increased consumer confusion concerns may result in new and strengthened federal regulations. (subscription to Bloomberg BNA required) Foods sporting “natural” In the dietary supplement advertising area, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) takes enforcement action where companies lack “competent", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6403956413269043}
+{"content": "Accessibility is an important key concept related to the HyFlex delivery model. Accessibility can be viewed as having several meanings in this context. First, students need to be equipped with the technology and skills necessary to make their chosen participation mode accessible to them. Second, the digital content and tools that are fundamental to online and HyFlex delivery must be accessible to those with disabilities. This blog post will focus on the accessibility of digital content and tools.\n(Image: Jernej Furman CC BY 2.0) Why is digital accessibility important? In 2015-16, 19% of undergraduates reported having a disability (NCES). Among the disabilities reported were vision, hearing, mobility and speech or language impairments and learning, mental, emotional or psychiatric conditions. Students may be hesitant to report a disability, seek accommodations, or communicate issues with accessibility of content to their instructors. Finally, accessibility is the law. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act ensures that people with disabilities are provided equal access to the same information, interactions, and services. The global pandemic made the critical role of digital accessibility more apparent as vast amounts of course content were moved online, often without adequate attention to the accessibility of this content. It is important to note that there are multiple components to digital accessibility at the course level. While most learning management systems are designed for accessibility, the content that is added and the tools that are integrated into the system may not be fully accessible. The explosion in digital course content has placed significant pressure on Disability Resources staff to make this content accessible for students with accommodations, they can’t do it alone. This makes improving digital accessibility a multi-faceted and shared responsibility across institutional stakeholders. How are we addressing digital accessibility at the University of St. Thomas? We are currently focusing on informing and educating our digital content creators on the shared responsibility for accessibility, leveraging informal accessibility champions in the process. We are supporting the development of core accessibility skills through educational presentations and recently launched the first in a series of accessibility badges for faculty, staff, and student employees. We are diving more deeply into the accessibility of the Canvas integrations we use (including digital textbooks and content creation and engagement tools), working to develop better policies around evaluating these tools before they are adopted, and suggesting workarounds or back-up plans for situations where they are already in use. We adopted the Blackboard Ally File Transformer which allows students to personalize their learning experience by converting course files into alternative formats that fit their needs, devices, and learning preferences. Blackboard has made this tool available for free during the Covid pandemic. We also use the Blackboard Ally accessibility checker in addition to the Canvas and Cidi Design Tools accessibility checkers to help us identify where our accessibility issues lie and to guide incremental improvements. What more can we do? How do we prioritize our approach to improving digital accessibility? We would love to hear how you are addressing this issue! Please visit the digital accessibility thread in the HyFlex Learning Community Technology discussion forum and add your insights.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.80858314037323}
+{"content": "23 Sep Talent Without Borders – A Global Talent Economy\nAs an executive search firm, The MitchelLake Group’s services are often deployed by businesses in Australia and Asia looking to access a broader talent pool by identifying and recruiting highly specialised individuals from Europe and the US. This can be a tricky and laborious task, particularly when there are families, schools and visas involved.\nBut with many professionals now having worked remotely for more than a year, it makes sense to ask what this is going to mean for the global workforce once the pandemic starts to abate?\nThe Talent Without Borders white-paper by Mitchellake aims to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we live and how we work.\nTalent Without Borders will also uncover how remote working is going to change the way we hire, giving specific focus to how adapting to global remote work will allow companies to engage in more cross-country or even cross-continent hiring. Just as importantly, we’ll consider the cultural and structural changes businesses need to make to achieve a successful transition from local to global hiring.\nTo answer these questions, we’ve interviewed more than 30 senior executives from around the world, asking for their perspectives on how leadership hiring has evolved during the pandemic. Questions focused on areas such as the shifting scope of talent searches, the complexities of remote interviewing, and their individual experience of the positives and negatives of recruiting talent during one of the toughest years in living memory.\nOur content piece is now available for you to download! If you find it insightful, relevant and intriguing, drop us a comment or share it within your network.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8810287714004517}
+{"content": "Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) prices hit new highs this week as a series of bullish news fueled investor hopes that the next crypto bull market will mirror that of 2017.\nMany inexperienced traders simply follow spot prices on the major crypto exchanges to gauge the direction the price could be heading. However, reviewing options markets data can provide additional relevant insights into market sentiment.\nLooking at recent activity in Bitcoin options, it is clear that some trades took place on strikes that seemed unlikely even to the most bullish analyst. These trades include 20 BTC CME call options in December with a $ 70,000 strike and 56 BTC worth $ 100,000 in December at LedgerX.\nThese anecdotal trades may not reflect general market conditions, but oddly enough, the highest Ether options contract for December 2020 is $ 1,120. This trade is undoubtedly bullish considering there are only 42 days left to expire but not even close to the BTC options, up to 330% up or higher.\nIt’s worth noting that Deribit also holds ether call options for March 2021 with strikes of up to $ 1,600. Although this effect may have been caused by the start date of ETH 2.0 on December 1st, its upward trend is 230%. This is considerably less than with Bitcoin.\nAs the data above shows, of the $ 613 million open positions in Ether options, only 28% is $ 460 and above. This situation can be partly explained by the 23% rally over the past ten days, which indicates that traders were not expecting these prices.\nIt’s also important to keep in mind that options will be listed on most exchanges through March 2021. Therefore, some optimism can be expected for the more distant data. Purchase options at prices well above market levels are relatively cheap. The $ 600 ETH call option for January 2021 traded at $ 12 just two weeks ago.\nTraders are more optimistic about Bitcoin\nWhen comparing this data to the Bitcoin options markets, there is one notable difference. BTC options are notably more bullish, and there are $ 50,000 call options placed a long time ago for June and December 2021.\nNote that unlike the Ether markets, there are some massive stakes over $ 17,000. This time around, 40% of the outstanding interest on BTC options of $ 3.75 billion is $ 16,000 and above.\nBitcoin price has risen 18.5% in the last ten days, so these optimistic bets would have seemed even more unrealistic back then. The recent ETH rally should therefore not be an excuse for the lack of overly optimistic option deals.\nHence, one can only conclude that ether traders were not as optimistic as Bitcoin traders. Investors can conclude that this is a good thing as unrealistic expectations could frustrate investors.\nHowever, the lack of appetite of Ether investors to wager $ 17 on a 25% bull run through December 25th is telling.\nThe views and opinions expressed here are solely those of autho r and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading step is associated with risks. You should do your own research when making a decision.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5168059468269348}
+{"content": "With dog ownership growing in Vancouver, there is an increasing need for more dog-friendly amenities, especially in under-served areas. There is an aim to provide off-leash areas within a 15-minute walk for most residents.\nThe Vancouver Park Board is currently engaging in public consultation on three new dog off-leash areas, including two new additional locations and the renovation and expansion of one existing location.\nSee also:\nA new dog off-leash area is proposed for the open field at Granville Park, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of West 14th Avenue and Pine Street — next to Granville Park Lawn Bowls Club, and Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club. This would serve residents in the Fairview and Kitsilano neighbourhoods.\nAnother existing open field eyed for a new dog off-leash area is Heather Park, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of West 18th Avenue and Willow Street, in the South Cambie neighbourhood.\nBoth new areas for dogs could potentially be designed with amenities such as agility features, seating for owners, separate areas for small dogs, and dog drinking fountains. Surfacing options include wood chips, fine-crushed gravel or sand.\nAdditionally, the Park Board is contemplating a renovated and expanded off-leash dog area for Emery Barnes Park in downtown Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood. The existing enclosed area for dogs, located on the northern end of the park on the Seymour Street side, is heavily used and in need of renewal.\nThree rounds of public consultation will be held for each dog off-leash area project, including consultation for the concept and design. Park Board commissioners are anticipated to make a decision on the projects in Summer 2022.\nCurrently, there are 39 dog off-leash areas in Vancouver, with nine enclosed and 30 as open spaces that are shared with other users.\nEarlier this year, the Park Board held a public consultation on the conceptual design of renovating and expanding Coopers’ Park on the Northeast False Creek waterfront into a purpose-built dog park with extensive amenities for both pets and owners.\nSee also:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9452503323554993}
+{"content": "Schlumberger has supported the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since their introduction in 2015 and currently uses them as our primary framework for translating corporate priorities into locally relevant social and environmental programs.\nSchlumberger provides leading digital solutions and deploys innovative technologies to enable performance and sustainability for the global energy industry. Our purpose is to create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy, for the benefit of all.\nDespite the challenges faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has remained steadfast in our commitment to driving more socially and environmentally sustainable operations.\nAs a global technology leader, we support our customers in addressing their environmental priorities; Schlumberger currently offers a broad technology portfolio of more than 100 solutions with attributes tied to the six environmental SDGs. Our technologies include a range of environmental impact-reducing options aimed at consuming fewer resources, including energy, water, raw materials, and physical footprint, generating fewer harmful by-products, including emissions and waste, leveraging digital, and enabling renewable energy use. We are committed to helping our customers reduce their operational costs while remaining focused on safety, efficiency, and our impact on communities and the environment.\nReducing our Carbon Footprint\nIn line with our corporate goal of reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2025, the Schlumberger team in Egypt set an internal emissions reduction target and outlined key priorities accordingly. Specific to reducing Scope 1 fuel consumption, the combination of decreased activity due to the pandemic coupled with fuel optimization efforts for our trucks and light vehicles, resulted in a decrease of Schlumberger Egypt emissions by 43%, exceeding our target.\nIn 2020, we also deployed an electricity consumption tracking system, enabling more timely information and better visualization and management of our Scope 2 emissions by location. Further contributing to our focus on reducing Scope 2, we completed installations of solar panels in the car park at the Schlumberger Egypt Center of Excellence (ECE). As a result, 20% of electricity for the ECE comes from solar energy, lowering our costs, and reducing our carbon footprint. Efforts to address energy consumption have also included a series of campaigns that encouraged behavioral change among our team members, including switching off lights when they are not needed.\nTo symbolize our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, we ran a program across our workforce called “2020 in 2020” where we planted 2,020 trees at our facilities across Egypt. This is a small demonstrative effort, but every step counts, and this initiative keeps our team members engaged as we continue to care for the communities in which we live and work.\nSupporting Communities During COVID-19\nIn collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum and the Egypt Oil & Gas Corporate Social Responsibility (EOG CSR) subcommittee, the Schlumberger Egypt team was actively involved in the “One Hand” initiative, aimed at assisting with the COVID-19 pandemic relief and response in Egypt to keep people safe. Schlumberger contributed medical supplies and equipment, including surgical masks and anolyte disinfectants, to the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the ministry and the subcommittee members.\nWe worked actively with our customers, universities, and the Egyptian Ministries of Petroleum and Health in conjunction with the EOG CSR subcommittee to help spread awareness about the pandemic focused on reducing infections across the community. Our engagements included information sessions outlining details of Schlumberger’s outbreak response strategy and outbreak management plan, as well as educational videos sharing best-practices and guidance that were available in both languages, Arabic and English.\nEngaging University Students Virtually\nSchlumberger has a long-standing history of supporting students by providing technical mentorships and internships, providing the next generation of energy experts with an inside view of our facilities and technologies. This is key in bridging the gap between academia and the energy industry and helps prepare young Egyptian talent for their career; giving them a solid foundation from which to grow.\nDespite the challenges associated with COVID-19, we were able to maintain our impactful knowledge-sharing with students. In October, we conducted 9 virtual visits to our Schlumberger Egypt Center of Excellence, which were attended by over 500 students from 10 different universities. During these three-hour visits, the students were able to see our facility in real time, featuring workshops and technology demonstrations led by our subject matter experts. Additionally, we were able to host 16 additional virtual sessions, covering a broad range of both technical and non-technical topics, attended by over 600 students inclusively; an additional 13 sessions are planned from March through May 2021.\nPartnering with Egypt on Sustainability\nDuring the Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS) 2020, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Schlumberger and the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum. Through the MoU, Schlumberger is committed to sharing with the ministry all on-going and future planned initiatives and know-how aligned with sustainability goals. This includes all efforts to reduce the direct and indirect carbon footprint of our operations and to maximize the efficient use of various traditional and renewable energies.\nFinally, our team in Egypt is proud to support the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) in delivering their first sustainability report. Through the assistance and expertise of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Sustainability team, we have completed four sustainability educational workshops with attendees from both corporates, Schlumberger and the EGPC.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9861907362937927}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis report summarizes survey data collected in 2020, both before and during the pandemic; it is the fourth survey, preceded by findings from 2004, 2009, 2014.\nThe Afterschool Alliance's webpage on COVID-19 offers a rich array of resources to help support Out-of-School Time (OST) system builders, administrators, and practitioners in navigating the challenges of the pandemic as they strive to effectively serve children, families, and providers.\nThis report summarizes 2014 survey results and provides a quick picture of supply and demand in afterschool. It indicates that the numbers of children being served in afterschool have increased to 10.2 million. It also indicates that the numbers of children that would enroll if a program were available is increasing to 19.4 million.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6940783262252808}
+{"content": "Educational and economic opportunities depend on affordable, high-speed internet access. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated and magnified these existing disparities, even within the same city. The University of Chicago is piloting a project to study fiber connectivity, broadband throughput, application performance metrics, pricing data, and information about subscriptions and affordability to understand Chicago communities' access to affordable, high-speed internet.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9798992872238159}
+{"content": "Every day your body absorbs thousands of toxins from consumed meals. These can be added chemicals, natural toxins, or toxins that have been modified in some way. You may have heard claims that some common foods or ingredients might be toxic, too. And particularly when consumed frequently, the excess of these substances in your body…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8131148815155029}
+{"content": "An innovative program addresses the digital divide with short, engaging videos modeling mathematic activities sent to families through a free mobile app.\nBrowse Sabrina De Los Santos Rodríguez, Audrey Martínez-Gudapakkam, and Judy Storeygard Zachary Champagne\nProviding students the autonomy and choice to learn when productive struggle becomes unproductive is a core teaching belief in the author’s classroom. This article tells the story of one student’s ability to know and express when his frustration was too great and how he chose to walk away from his work and return the next day.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6764742136001587}
+{"content": "Skip to content\nThis session will provide diagnosticians and licensed specialists in school psychology (LSSPs) with the additional knowledge needed to identify students with dyslexia. Participants will engage in activities to enhance their understanding of the characteristics of dyslexia and engage in discussions about the related state and federal laws. Participants will analyze case studies to practice looking for patterns of strengths and weakness that indicate dyslexia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9850457310676575}
+{"content": "One of the major challenges in modern robotics is controlling micromanipulation by active and adaptive materials. In the respiratory system, such actuation enables pathogen clearance by means of motile cilia. While various types of artificial cilia have been engineered recently, they often involve complex manufacturing protocols and focus on transporting liquids only. Here, soft magnetic carpets are created via an easy self-assembly route based on the Rosensweig instability. These carpets can transport not only liquids but also solid objects that are larger and heavier than the artificial cilia, using a crowd-surfing effect.This amphibious transportation is locally and reconfigurably tunable by simple micromagnets or advanced programmable magnetic fields with a high degree of spatial resolution. Two surprising cargo reversal effects are identified and modeled due to collective ciliary motion and nontrivial elastohydrodynamics. While the active carpets are generally applicable to integrated control systems for transport, mixing, and sorting, these effects can also be exploited for microfluidic viscosimetry and elastometry.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9381294250488281}
+{"content": "Epidemiological sex differences in anxiety disorders and major depression are well characterized. Yet the circuits and mechanisms that contribute to these differences are understudied, because preclinical studies have historically excluded female rodents. This oversight is beginning to be addressed, and recent studies that include male and female rodents are identifying sex differences in neurobiological processes that underlie features of these disorders, including conflict anxiety, fear processing, arousal, social avoidance, learned helplessness and anhedonia. These findings allow us to conceptualize various types of sex differences in the brain, which in turn have broader implications for considering sex as a biological variable. Importantly, comparing the sexes could aid in the discovery of novel therapeutics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6268489360809326}
+{"content": "..........”I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.\"\n........................- A. Maslow (1966)\nThe Psychology of Science\nTempting indeed. A plant breeder and geneticist by training, my golden methodological \"hammer\" is a collection of field-based and lab-based tools for germplasm characterization and improvement: assessing variation, conducting field trials, advancing populations, dissecting traits, developing genomics resources, and the like. While certainly such activities play some role in our large, collective endeavor to create a more productive, healthful, equitable, and sustainable agricultural system, that role requires constant scrutiny. Not all challenges are nails: many, if not most, of the fundamental challenges we face in our food system fall outside the realm of plant genetic resources (perhaps even outside the realm of the life sciences). And not all nails deserve pounding: of all the potential breeding objectives that can be formulated, only a fraction are truly relevant to the fundamental task of achieving wise resource use.\nAs a scientist whose object of research is agricultural plant genetic resources, I am keenly aware of the limits and contingencies of my work. Every breeding objective is an assertion of values, a chosen vision of how resources should be used, a contextual response to cultural preferences, and a prioritization of one idea over countless alternatives. I am fascinated by the way such objectives are identified and how they interface with the broader, systems-level pursuit of sustainability. Increasing relevance to that transdisciplinary pursuit is the long-term goal of my research program.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7486572861671448}
+{"content": "The world has marked the first rise in child labor in two decades and the coronavirus crisis threatens to push millions more youngsters toward the same fate, the United Nations said.\nIn a joint report, the International Labor Organization and the UN children’s agency UNICEF said the number in child labor stood at 160 million at the start of 2020 - an increase of 8.4 million in four years.\nThe hike began before the pandemic hit and marks a dramatic reversal of a downward trend that had seen child labor numbers shrink by 94 million between 2000 and 2016, it said.\nJust as the COVID-19 crisis was beginning to pick up steam, nearly 1 in 10 children globally were stuck in child labor, with sub-Saharan Africa the worst affected. (AFP)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9354416131973267}
+{"content": "We introduced inquiry to nurture a sense of curiosity regarding the feelings, behavior, and actions of ourselves and others, with a goal of developing deeper questions about the relationship between performance and everyday life. We began with an interview activity to learn each other’s tastes and habits. We asked “What is your favorite food?” We delved into self-inquiry through a Moment of Awareness exercise: “What am I feeling physically – tasting, touching, hearing, smelling – and mentally/emotionally?” Finally, we played the improv game “What are you doing?” which requires participants to perform the act of inquiry, then recall and act out everyday activities, as well as interpret the actions of others.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9858214855194092}
+{"content": "On the seventh day of July in 1947, the Walker Air Force Base, or Roswell Army Airfield (RAAF), recovered what appeared to be, in their words, a “\nflying saucer” (or “ flying disk”) from a ranch in Chaves County, New Mexico.\nThe rancher in question, a William “Mac” Brazel, found a cluster of, as the report states, “\nrubber strips”, “ tin foil”, a “ rather tough paper”, “ sticks”, and “ tape”. The materials were confiscated and brought to the military base.\nThe following day, July eighth, a press release was issued, stating the materials were that of a flying disc. However, this report was quickly retracted, exchanged for favorable evidence of a crashed weather balloon. The reasoning for this change is unknown, however, theories attempt to fill in the blanks. One speculation suggests that the report of such a discovery would lead to mass hysteria, akin to the Orson Wells broadcast of the late 30s. Even so, this claim has never been addressed by officials publicly.\nDespite Mac Brazel’s conflicting words, his side of the story was quickly dropped, and the\nweather balloon explanation was hailed as the case-closed resolution to what occurred on July seventh.\nResurfacing in the late 70s, and again in 1994, the story of Roswell was altered with claims of UFOs (unidentified-flying-objects) and an alternative hypothesis to the weather balloon, that being a nuclear surveillance balloon from\nProject Mogul: an operation helmed by the U.S. Air Force to detect Soviet atomic blasts. Furthermore, any eye-witness reports of “alien bodies” being retrieved from the nearby area were chalked up as Air Force test dummies, and the story was dropped again.\nBeing left up to the imaginations of conspiracy theorists and Ufologists alike, the Roswell incident has become somewhat of a joke over the last thirty-or-so years, sparking pop culture depictions of aliens and UFOs, often tongue-in-cheek in nature, and treating those who believe the claims to be about as sane as Flat-Earthers.\nThere is, however, another notion that has been floating around for the past fifty or so years. This one is far more complicated but, never-the-less, more competent. Known as the\nRoswell Thesis, the premise starts as follows, a common ground between Deniers and so-called Truthers alike: The object retrieved on July seventh, 1947, in Roswell, New Mexico, was a balloon- whether from Project Mogul or a mere weather balloon is irrelevant. The reported “bodies” were merely dummies, and the entire thing was not a crashed UFO cover-up.\nIt is from here where the theory takes a sharp turn from the norm. As, according to the thesis, the claims from Roswell, and likewise those from other UFO incidents from around the globe, are merely fabrications made by extraterrestrials:\nConsider it for a moment: would these “advanced”, otherworldly entities from the outer regions of space blunder in such a way, enact such an oversight, that would cause their voyeurism to go blatantly noticed by the residents of our planet? Does the low-flying and obvious nature of reported UFOs seem utterly convenient? Does a spacecraft made of paper, tin foil, and tape seem archaic? Do the sightings of ‘little green men’ or crop circles strike you as glaring oxymorons to the alleged cryptic nature of these alien beings?\nThe thesis is, in essence, a conspiracy of conspiracies. The idea is that, yes, the Roswell incident as well as other alleged alien sightings are hoaxes. However, the threat of extraterrestrial beings is still imminent. In fact, the theory suggests we’re already too late to act against their invasion.\nThere is a preconceived notion as to what an “alien invasion” looks like, whether from mentally ill Truthers or science fiction films and literature. However, the truth is often a departure from fictitious propaganda. And yet, at the same time, the truth is hidden within these myths.\nOn the night of September 19\nth, 1961, at approximately ten-thirty PM, Barney and Betty Hill, residents of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, claimed to have been abducted by extraterrestrials while driving home from vacation. The couple reported seeing a UFO hovering over their vehicle and immediately began speeding home, where they reported feelings of impulse and “ odd sensations”, including vivid dreams of grey-skinned creatures and metal discs. The vehicle they sped home in had noticeable circles etched in a metallic substance along the trunk. Moving a compass near the symbols caused the needle to berserk.\nBetty Hill also noted a pinkish powder-like substance stained on her dress. Later, under hypnosis, Betty would describe a hologram shown to her of the extraterrestrial's homeworld: the binary star system known as\nZeta Reticuli. According to a journalist, Courtlandt Dixon Barnes Bryan (C.D.B. Bryan), 73% of all alleged alien sightings refer to these Zeta Reticulans, also known as the Greys.\nWhile these accounts have bits of truth sprinkled throughout, the theory suggests much of the abduction was carried out to seem fictitious, as if purposeful.\nWhat we are dealing with are not simple-minded primitives, as humans assume, being ourselves somewhat primitive, despite our countless advancements. No, these entities are vastly more intelligent than us, realizing that the best way to invade is not by sheer force, ray guns, or war-of-the-worlds-style Walkers…but rather forcing our species into extinction through self-genocide.\nThe first notions of this idea come from a 1966 autopsy of 44-year-old Conrad Dennison, a patient of the then-named\nNew Mexico Hospital for the Insane. Today, this facility is known as the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institution, located in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico (not to be confused with the city in Nevada of the same name).\nDennison has been, rather, unfortunately, scrubbed from the records of the institution, as no mention of his name or symptoms is available in any forms or documents. His case, however, remains one of the cornerstones for the thesis.\nAdmitted to the hospital in ’65 as a schizophrenic, Dennison claimed to have been abducted by extraterrestrials. Reporting constant migraines and nightmares, Dennison was transferred to psychiatrist Erik Rolston, Ph.D. Rolston, who had a background in lobotomy, claimed that Dennison had a cyst on his frontal lobe, requiring surgery to remove it.\nAfter repeated sessions in which Dennison claimed to have seen “\npale, human-looking beings”, he admitted to having killed his 42-year-old wife, Charlene Dennison. When asked where her body was located, Dennison claimed he “ didn’t know” because “ they were controlling me while I was asleep”.\nDespite a confession to murder, the implications of insanity meant a lengthy trial, one that Dennison would never see. As months later, in the November of 1966, Conrad Dennison died due to complications with his lobotomy. During the operation, Rolston made note of a small, organic glob attached to the frontal lobe. This glob, while organic, was unlike anything the hospital had seen. Undetected by x-rays, the cyst-like glob had been surgically attached to Dennison’s brain. Although, the surgery that presumably attached it was theorized to be quite advanced, considering methods used in the 21\nst century are not capable of replicating the seamless precision of the transplant.\nAny further information regarding Conrad Dennison is unknown, as the files on his case were mysteriously removed from existence.\nEven stranger, perhaps, is that Conrad and Charlene’s son, Kenny Dennison, conceived one year before Charlene’s murder, and one year after the alleged abduction, was arrested in 1982 for robbing a convenience store. When approached by responding officers, Dennison drew a firearm and was killed on site.\nDuring the autopsy, pathologists noted the same cyst-like glob on Kenny Dennison’s frontal lobe as if, somehow, the implant was genetically passed down from Conrad to his son. Kenny’s adoptive parents, and name, have been obscured for privacy reasons, but rumor has it the family was not violent, and Kenny’s behavior was “\nquite unlike him”. Violent crime rates have, steadily, increased over the past fifty years. While not genocide by a long shot, these outbursts are, perhaps, birthing pains for something to come, not driven by rage, malice, or envy…but mental illness. Illness that, in estimations, has been passed down by generations. Illness that has infected the mind.\nIn a more recent turn of events, following an automobile accident in Springdale, Utah on April 19th of 2013, a 22-year-old college student, Sean Phillips, was arrested for violently stabbing the driver of the other vehicle, 77-year-old Nathan Moffit. Despite having no record of violence, Phillips was later found to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the\nHighland Ridge Psychiatric Treatment Center.\nThree weeks before the stabbing, Phillips’ mother claimed he “\nwent missing\" for a period of two days, during which Phillips had lost cell signal. Upon his return home, Phillips couldn't recall where he had been but noted occasional headaches and periodic outbursts of screaming.\nIn an interview with Phillips’ roommate at Highland Ridge, Phillips’ erratic behavior was described as “\ninhuman” and “ weird”. During one conversation, Phillips confided in his roommate, claiming the “ thin grey people” were “ in his head”. Moments later, Phillips’ roommate described Phillips’ eyes as “ going dead” before he lashed out at the fellow patient.\nPhillips would receive thirteen therapy sessions before passing away in his room on December 23rd, 2013. As reported by his roommate, Phillips' final words were, \"\ntell my mom I’m sorry. I didn’t hurt that man. They made me do it.” Phillips’ proceeded to suffocate himself with a pillow. These acts of self-harm are genuine. However, the instances and crimes that led to such atrocious suicides are not self-inflicted. Even more troublesome, are the cases in which the offender is subdued and harmed, many times killed, by others…as this, fearfully, was the motive of the beings all along.\nOver the last decade, UFO sightings have decreased. While public interest in alien life will always remain stimulated, the shift from humanoid “\nGreys” to bacterial water-based life on Mars has occurred, resulting in the intelligent, Roswell-type aliens being, largely, classified as fiction.\nSome theorize that the reasoning for this change is a part of a larger plan. As, in the minds of some theorists, the extraterrestrials at hand want nothing more than for their existence to be disregarded:\nRoswell was their idea. The UFOs may be theirs but only toys perhaps…so that their true nature might be tucked away. They’re watching us all, for some…in our heads, and they want us to buy into the lie that they don’t exist. It appears that even we, too, have been infiltrated…as the only way to discredit the theory is to treat it as ludicrous fiction, invalidating the truth and parading it as nonsense. You may be reading this thesis in a fiction-based catalog. Please consider that what you are reading is not fiction. Written by MakRalston", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8261973857879639}
+{"content": "Find the right tool to answer each question that emerges in your research investigation\nThe biomedical research workflow is often a multi-dimensional process. Depending on the question you are trying to answer, the process my include surveying a new cell type or disease model to identify biologically relevant alterations or performing detailed functional analysis of a single protein or post-translationally modified site. This guide book explores multiple research tools that can deliver valuable information and insights as you navigate the various phases of your research projects, including:\nExploring PTMs on a protein of interest\nUsing ChIP to identify protein-DNA interactions\nProfiling with Antibody Arrays\nScreening & Quantification with ELISA\nMonitoring cell state or cellular response with Cell Assays\nUsing siRNA-medicated knockdown to verify function\nDownload this guide book to see all the workflows with EXAMPLE DATA and learn how these tools can benefit your research.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7931812405586243}
+{"content": "Since the pandemic started, people of all ages have gained weight. At the same time, the rate at which youth and young adults are seeking treatment for eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder, has increased. While the reasons for these changes are complex, pandemic-related stress and weight bias – the belief that […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9950528144836426}
+{"content": "Graphical Abstract (IMAGE) NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region Caption In a heavily dammed Californian river, lower, less variable stream flows were associated with reduced salmon production, and suppressed winter flow cues with reduced early emigration of fry. Otolith records in the returning adults revealed strong selection against early and late migrants, likely resulting from degradation of downstream habitats and increasingly hot summers. Conversely, managed reservoir releases appeared to benefit spring migrants. Yet even with this weakened portfolio, maintaining a broad migratory window increased adult production and reduced variance. This study highlights the importance of freshwater flow and habitat management to recover salmon populations in an increasingly unpredictable climate. Credit Sturrock et al. 2019 Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6376354694366455}
+{"content": "Monday 3 May 2021, Amsterdam\nThe “Global Surgical Robotics Market – Analysis and Forecast: 2021-2031,” is projected to reach $16.77 billion by 2031, reveals the premium market intelligence study. The study also highlights that the market is set to witness a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period 2021-2031.\nThe comprehensive study of global surgical robotics market, This research extensively covers the following:\nMarket numbers on the segments that are influencing the market\nMore than 80 products present in the market\nOver 70 companies were evaluated\nDetailed market share analysis of each product type\nDetailed analysis of the market potential on regional and cross segmentation in country-level analysis\nDetailed assessment of vendors, unit sold, and installed base of surgical system\nBesides these parameters, the study also encompasses the market growth drivers, opportunities, market restraining factors, trends, competition mapping, segmental analysis of each product type, application, end-user.\nThe market intelligence additionally throws a spotlight on the key industry trends that have a humungous influence in shaping the industry going forward. Some of these trends include the collaboration of the leading manufacturers with the emerging players and research institutions in the surgical robotics market to leverage their expertise, exploration of new applications, and several other key trends.\nThe healthcare landscape is changing immensely to keep up or to improve high-quality care by bringing down the expenses (cost). The variables, for example, the rising geriatric population on a worldwide level as well as different care standards between developed and developing economies, are posing a challenge to reconcile these issues. The minimally invasive surgery within the healthcare sector holds gigantic potential as it is considered as the best treatment alternative for open surgery.\nThese machines are extraordinarily structured to reach in areas where a normal specialist can’t access without making a large incision. As the innovation advances prompting exponential development in robotic-assisted surgical procedures, medical centers will deliver high-quality care options by offering efficient and precise surgical procedures, with less patient discomfort. From patient perspective, quicker recuperation time, reduced risk of infection, shorter hospital length of stay, and small incisions or scars are the significant advancement in surgical robotics.\nThe global surgical robotics market saw rapid development since the first product introduced in the market. The growth is expected to be mainly attributed to primary drivers in this market, comprising elevating geriatric population, rising healthcare spending, increasing cases of chronic disorders, and expanding support from governments, among others. The market is expected to grow at a significant growth rate due to the opportunities, such as a massive scope for phenomenal profits through venturous investments, integrative industry-academia collaboration, and novel surgical applications, which lie within its domain. Notwithstanding, there a noteworthy number of restraints, including a shortage of skilled professionals, and the high cost of surgical robotic systems and its associated surgical procedures.\nAccording to Aditya Singh,\n“The overall surgical robotics market has witnessed an increased influx of surgical robotics start-ups, nearly 65+ companies engaged in this market. The emerging players are trying to identify niche surgical applications for indication of use, moving their technological direction away from “me too” surgical platforms. The market in anticipated to grow double-digit rate during the forecast period, with the anticipated regulatory clearances of surgical robotics platforms in the future. Also, manufacturers are focused on developing advanced technological platforms such as long distance teleoperated systems, miniaturized systems, and autonomous systems to gain traction in the market.”\nThis report is a meticulous compilation of research on more than +65 players in the market ecosystem and draws upon insights from in-depth interviews with the key opinion leaders in the market. The report also profiles 26 companies including several key players, such as Asensus Surgical, Inc., avatera medical GmbH, CMR Surgical Limited, Corin Group, Curexo, Inc., Globus Medical, Inc., Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Medicaroid Corporation, Medrobotics Corporation, Medtronic plc, meerecompany, Inc., Monteris Medical Corporation, Neocis, Inc., PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation, Renishaw plc, Siemens Healthineers AG, Smith & Nephew plc, Stereotaxis, Inc., Stryker Corporation, THINK Surgical, Inc., Titan Medical, Inc., Venus Concept, Inc., Vicarious Surgical, Inc., Virtual Incision Corporation, and Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.\nThe study also offers strategic recommendations that can help organizations in tracking various products, trends, and technologies that are changing the dynamics of the market. The recommendations by BIS Research also offer bespoke research services to help organizations meet their objectives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7976046800613403}
+{"content": "At Nature’s Own we know the importance of sleep and wanted to create a sleep formula with credible ingredients.\nLactium is a unique and exclusive ingredient that help alleviate stress, one of the most common sleep stealers. Lactium is a unique and exclusive ingredient backed by scientific evidence.\nBenefits Helps calm nerves and a racing mind to aid a quality night's sleep Has a sleep promoting action, providing relief from sleeplessness and insomnia Assists a good night's sleep, by helping you to get to sleep and stay asleep Helps alleviate stress, a common cause of insomnia and sleeplessness Has a mild sedative action, helping to induce a restful state. Directions\nTake 2 tablets 30 minutes before retiring for sleep. If woken from sleep during the night, 1 additional tablet can be taken.\nWarnings\nIf symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional. This product is derived from cows milk and contains lactose. Products containing lactium are not suitable for use in children under the age of 12 months, except on professional advice. Not recommended for use during pregnancy.\nNo added yeast, gluten, artificial colours or flavours, artificial sweeteners or preservatives.\nIngredients Lactium (hydrolysed milk protein – alpha casozepine enriched) 112.5mg Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa (Spine Date) ext. equiv. to dry seed (4.5g) 4500mg Hops (Humulus lupulus) ext. equiv. dry flower 500m Payment & Security\nYour payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.954764723777771}
+{"content": "Room: AAPM ePoster Library\nPurpose: Despite modern image guidance technology, alignment to the wrong vertebral level remains a rare but serious error in radiotherapy delivery. Our group is developing a software failsafe system to mitigate this human error failure mode. Here we compare image classification results from two convolutional neural network (CNN)-based approaches and a logistic regression model for detection of translational shifts of one vertebral body away from the target.\nMethods: The dataset consisted of x-ray and digitally reconstructed radiograph (DRR) image pairs from 71 consecutive thoracic spine patients treated at our institution using a stereoscopic onboard image guidance system during the years 2014-2017. To simulate positioning errors, the original DRRs were shifted by one vertebral body in both directions using a semi-automated method. The final dataset was composed of 1,980 x-ray/DRR image pairs. Each image from the stereoscopic system was treated independently. A purpose-built CNN, transfer learning using a pre-trained CNN, and a logistic regression model were all trained using 80% of the dataset, and classification accuracies were evaluated using the remaining 20%.\nResults: When the purpose-built CNN was used to classify the previously unseen test image pairs, the resulting receiver operating characteristic area under the curve (AUC) was 0.972. For comparison, the transfer learning and logistic regression models tested on the same dataset obtained AUCs of 0.876 and 0.801, respectively. With the specificity fixed at 99%, the purpose-built CNN achieved a sensitivity of 64.5% in correctly classifying translational shifts of one vertebral body as compared to a sensitivity of 32.3% for the transfer learning model and 23.7% for the logistic regression model.\nConclusion: We have developed a custom deep learning-based algorithm which successfully detects shifts of one vertebral body with a higher degree of accuracy than that achieved by either a transfer learning-based CNN approach or a standard logistic regression model. Funding Support, Disclosures, and Conflict of Interest: This work supported in part by AHRQ R01 HS026486", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9139426350593567}
+{"content": "Marine Bunker Fuel Market Size, Regional Outlook, Application Development Potential, Price Trends, COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2021 – 2027\nReport ID: GMI3763\nMarine Bunker Fuel Market size is likely to witness substantial growth over 2021-2027, driven by the significant increase in global trade activities. The main mode of transport for global trade is ocean shipping, with over 90% of the traded goods being shipped by sea. Moreover, high emphasis on decarbonizing maritime transport may result in the adoption of LNG as a potential transition oil over marine gas oils and in turn, escalate the industry forecast.\nBunker fuel refers to the bulk fuel that is taken on board a tanker for use on a fleet of ships to power their engines. This marine-grade fuel is often stored and distributed for refilling from varying commercial sites, depending on the bunker fuel supplier.\nMounting rate of offshore oil and gas exploration activities is one of the prominent trends characterizing the overall marine bunker fuel market dynamics. As per studies, offshore oil and gas drilling is anticipated to exceed 2019 levels over the next 2 years, to reach above 2,700 wells on an annual basis. Additionally, the consumption of cleaner marine fuels such as very low sulphur fuel and marine gas oils, to stay compliant with the MARPOL Convention’s ‘IMO 2020’ regulation will add significant impetus to the market share in the upcoming years.\nConsidering the vessel type, the oil tanker segment is expected to hold a commendable share by 2027. This is attributable to the growing need for consistent transportation of oil and associated products, to accommodate evolving demand and consumption trends. For instance, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration projections, the total use of liquid fuels, like petroleum, will surge to nearly 22 million b/d by 2050.\nOn the regional front, the North America marine bunker fuel industry will exhibit a high growth rate through 2027. This is due to the increasing exports of LNG on ocean-going ships or tankers as compared to pipelines in the U.S. In addition, the escalating prices of natural gas and LNG across the international markets have further driven U.S. export activities. These factors will, in turn, contribute to the growth of the regional industry share over the coming years.\nKey players operating in the marine bunker fuel market include Total S.A, Lukoil, Neste, Petroliam Nasional Berhad, Gazpromp Neft PJSC, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Chevron Corporation (Standard Oil), Sinopec Group (China Petrochemical Corporation), BP plc, and Exxon Mobil, among others. These market participants are employing strategies like business expansions and new product launches to reinforce their positions across the global market.\nFor instance, Gazprom Neft completed the crucial stage of construction of Dmitry Mendeleev, an LNG-bunkering vessel, in December 2020. This new vessel was designed to provide bunkering and transportation of low-tonnage LNG fuels at the ports of the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland. In September 2020, ExxonMobil, in collaboration with Stena Bulk, completed a sea trial of its marine biofuel oil bunkered in the Rotterdam port. This new biofuel was designed as a 0.50% sulphur residual-based fuel and processed with a second gen, ISCC-certified waste-based FAME component to reduce CO? emission.\nDecline in Cargo Transport Through Water to Influence Marine Bunker Fuel Market Trends: Decline in Cargo Transport Through Water to Influence Marine Bunker Fuel Market Trends:\nThe outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has caused chaos and disruptions across various industries including shipping and maritime. In order to prevent the escalation of COVID-19, the workforce in these sectors temporarily halted their operations, thus leading to the standstill of all kinds of cargos to be transported via water and air. This global decline in trade chains thus weakened demand for bunker fuels for marine vessels during the crisis.\nHowever, the number of ships at ports to load and unload containers rebounded in several regions during the Q3 of 2020, as per UNCTAD’s data. This represents a sign of revival in world merchandise trade, which encountered a historic Y-o-Y fall of 27% in Q2. The gradual recovery in maritime trade may, in turn, help the marine bunker fuel market regain traction in the near future.\nWhat Information does this report contain? Historical data coverage:2016 to 2020; Growth Projections:2021 to 2027. Expert analysis:industry, governing, innovation and technological trends; factors impacting development; drawbacks, SWOT. 6-7 year performance forecasts:major segments covering applications, top products and geographies. Competitive landscape reporting:market leaders and important players, competencies and capacities of these companies in terms of production as well as sustainability and prospects.\nCustomize this Report\nOur Market Research Reports Include:\nMarket snapshot Market Segmentation Value Chain Analysis Growth Dynamics Potential Market Opportunities Regulatory Overview Technology Evolution Innovation & Sustainability", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8028393983840942}
+{"content": "What are the effects of a Narcissistic mother on her daughter? When you imagine a picturesque mother-daughter relationship, what do you see? The compassionate, warm mother who can make every problem seemingly disappear? The daughter who turns to her mother with every secret? The loving, respectful bond that morphs into a beautiful friendship?\nFor daughters of narcissistic mothers, the relationship doesn’t resemble anything like traditional love. Instead, it often seems like a constant, losing battle. These daughters often spend their childhoods feeling confused, alone, and frightened.\nAs they grow up, their feelings may become even more intensified.\nNarcissists have an inflated sense of ego and prioritize their needs and desires above anyone else’s.\nThey consistently perceive themselves as important, superior, and entitled to have what they want.\nSubsequently, they often have little disregard for emotion, and they can become quickly reactive and even hostile when things don’t go their way.\nLet’s review some of the other telltale signs of narcissistic mothers.\nRather than relate to their children as independent individuals, narcissists see them as mere extensions of themselves. Therefore, if you have unique thoughts or needs, you are more likely to be punished rather than celebrated.\nNarcissistic mothers may live vicariously through you by forcing certain ideals or expectations onto you. For example, they might make you dance if they loved to dance. They might dress you up in girly outfits even if you identify more tomboyish.\nSuperficial Praising\nBecause narcissists want others to admire them, they often love showing off their child’s attributes. Even though they might be critical of you at home, they tend to relish in other people’s approval of your skills, appearance, or accomplishments.\nMany narcissists will turn to social media to brag about their children. However, this approach isn’t about praising you- it’s about showcasing their excellent job in raising you!\nNarcissists are not mindful of other people’s thoughts or feelings. Instead, they only reflect on themselves. They often perceive other people as objects, accessories, or competitors- not as whole people with varying needs and emotions. As a result, they are not able to validate you for your experiences. Instead, they often shame you for thinking or feeling differently from them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9934099316596985}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis toolkit seeks to encourage shifts of awareness and practice by centering racial equity and community voice in data integration and use. It explores how to build equity into the six stages of the data life cycle, what to consider when assessing race equity in research tools, and how to involve stakeholders in research.\nThe Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) collaborated with more than 40 partners to develop this SEL Roadmap designed to support teams in planning for the transition back to schools.\nThe Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has created CASEL CARES to collect resources that support families, schools, and communities during COVID-19.\nThis guide provides coaches with a reflective tool to examine program practices through a lens of culturally responsive practice and to identify implicit bias. It includes coach reflection questions, a way to identify issues and provide feedback, resources, and tips on working through resistance.\nCASEL's District Resource Center is developed in partnership with school districts that are part of the Collaborating Districts Initiative, which has recently been enhanced. This tool kit is also intended to provide resources to out-of-school programs.\nThis toolkit is designed to support professionals at all levels to integrate digital learning into afterschool and summer programs. It includes 9 interactive or text-based modules that explain the importance of digital learning in OST as an issue of equity and access, plus a 16-page brief.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6506772041320801}
+{"content": "Metadata language\nThe study analyzed one of the significant problems in the creation of tax law. The consequences of this issue can be observed in tax practice. It is about creating legal definitions in tax law using vague terms in their normative shape. It is not an easy task for the legislator. On the one hand, it is about precisely defining the scope of the defined concept, and on the other hand applying a certain vagueness. Therefore, it is crucial to indicate the determinants of the use of vague terms as part of formulating legal definitions in tax law.Publisher: Contributor: Detailed Type: Format: Identifier: Language: Relation: Is part of: Rights holder: Autor opisu:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5298946499824524}
+{"content": "The way logistics is organized in commercial businesses has a significant impact on their financial success. The key to successfully managing logistics is to have a well-thought-out strategy for reaching out to customers. Because today's supply chains are much more sophisticated in design, logistics, and inventory management, best practices have evolved into a key differentiator that sets them apart from their competitors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9835548996925354}
+{"content": "In a welcome move, the UN Human Rights Committee has asked Guinea to adopt the draft bill for the promotion and protection of human rights defenders and ensure that it reflects the contributions of human rights organisations.\nA coalition of Guinean NGOs has been working on the promotion of a national law on the protection of Human Rights Defenders with ISHR support. The Coalition took the opportunity of the review of Guinea by the UN Human Rights Committee to submit a report in collaboration with ISHR calling for the adoption of a bill reflecting contributions made by civil society.\nThe Ministry of National Unity and Citizenship initially developed the first draft of the bill. However, the voices of those who the bill was drafted to protect were not incorporated, resulting in a notable protection gap in the draft. To remedy this, Guinean civil society actors have worked relentlessly towards enriching the text and achieving greater protection for human rights defenders in the country. Some of their efforts include the organisation of two workshops in May 2017 and September 2018. During the first, the text was enhanced and presented to the national executive and parliamentarians. The second workshop, held in collaboration with ISHR, facilitated joint discussions between national authorities and civil society, enabling them to finalise the draft law.\n“It is imperative that the draft protection law which has received the contributions and assent of civil society actors be prioritized, considered and approved during the ongoing parliamentary session”, says Souleymane Sow, General Coordinator of Amnesty International in Guinea.\nThe Human Rights Committee’s recommendation that Guinea “should guarantee the protection of defenders from threats and intimidation, particularly through the adoption of a focused and effective law on the protection of human rights defenders” is particularly welcome.\n‘We hope that through all these communications to the government, the human rights defenders law becomes a reality, as recommended by the UN Human Rights Committee‘, Sow added.\nThe Coalition of Guinean NGOs has been working to disseminate the Human Rights Committee recommendations to various ministries of the national executive; organising a press conference; and launching a social media campaign on twitter.\nIn a recent development, the Guinean Minister of National Unity and Citizenship resigned on 14 November. Given the Ministry’s prominent role in the adoption process, it is hoped that the new Minister will promote and facilitate a smooth dialogue with civil society in ensuring the adoption of a protection law which reflects their concerns.\n“It is imperative for Guinea to comply with the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee” says ISHR’s head of treaty body advocacy Vincent Ploton. “One of the best ways to do so is for Guinea to adopt a road map on the implementation of those recommendations, in close partnership with civil society” he concludes.\nRead the full treaty body submission, including key recommendations here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5755594968795776}
+{"content": "Takeaway\nThe neighbor dispersion index is a novel graph measure that can characterize functional brain organization in a unique manner compared to other graph metrics.\nWhy this matters\nA key challenge in neuroscience is understanding how the topological structure of functional networks is related with the functional diversity of brain regions.\nThis new graph measure could provide insight into how the functional diversity of brain regions is disrupted in neuropsychiatric disorders.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9842007756233215}
+{"content": "The EU and the UK recently reached an agreement on the Brexit transitional period, where EU law will continue to apply in the UK during the 21 month conversion. While this development was welcomed by many healthcare authorities and companies who will conduct business during and after the transition period, ambiguity remains regarding the UK’s future alignment with the EU regulatory framework and regulatory authorities. A thorough update on Brexit provisions specific to UK device research, development and marketing will be valuable to all device companies operating in the UK.\nBrexit updates and timelines for CE-marked devices Defining new roles of key stakeholders: Manufacturer Authorized Representative Notified Body Transition strategies with key action items for planning Brexit and the new EU Medical Devices Regulation\nSpeakers: Eveline Van Keymeulen Counsel Allen & Overy LLP\nJacqueline Bore\nLife Sciences PSL Allen & Overy LLP", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9778883457183838}
+{"content": "Title Year\n2020\nDegree Name\nDoctor of Philosophy\nDepartment\nInstitute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials\nAbstract\nThe efficiency of rechargeable metal-air battery, water electrolysis systems, solar fuels devices is limited by the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) due to its sluggish kinetics. For the OER process, it not only involves four sequential proton coupled electron transfers, but also includes a spin state transition from the spin singlet state of OH\n-/H 2O to the spin triplet state of O 2 production. Considering this kind of spin state transition is quantum forbidden, it needs to associate an active catalyst with specific spin configurations to lower the energy consumed to promote such spin transition as well as the charge transfer. While the spin configuration of transition metal based OER electrocatalysts, is strongly coupled with other fundamental parameters, such as charge, orbital, and lattice, and they determine the outward manifested properties all together. Therefore, to understand the true mechanism of OER is to identify the roles of spin and clarify its correlations with other intrinsic parameters. Recommended Citation\nLi, Xiaoning, Developing highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts by electronic structure regulation on transition metal oxides, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, 2020. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses1/1120\nUnless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5586448907852173}
+{"content": "The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently ruled on a special rule in the Swedish VAT Act, stating that the right to a deduction of input VAT is revoked and that all deducted input VAT must be repaid immediately, if the activity that gave rise to the right to deduct does not take place.\nThe Court ruled in C-248/20 Skellefteå Industrihus AB that the provision is not compatible with the EU VAT Directive, because it is the purpose at the time of purchase that is decisive for the right to deduction. The Court continued by stating that it was not considered contrary to the Directive that a member state has rules requiring the adjustment of input VAT.\nThe CJEU again expressed its view that a right to deduct - once it has entered into force - cannot be revoked with retroactive effect.\nThe Swedish special provision in the VAT Act is thus not considered compatible with the EU VAT Directive, at least not to the extent that it means the entire deduction for input VAT must be repaid with retrospective force. However, the EU VAT directive does not prevent the Swedish special provision from having an adjustment obligation for the remaining years if the right to deduction of input VAT is revoked due to no VAT-liable transactions.\nThis judgment is not the only recent case in which the CJEU has rejected the Swedish provisions regarding VAT adjustments. In November 2020 the CJEU also stated that the Swedish provisions whereby the buyer can be obliged to repay the seller's investment VAT is not in line with the EU VAT Directive. The CJEU stated that only the person who made the original VAT deduction is obliged to adjust the deduction. National regulations may not result in a person other than the person who made the original deduction being liable for adjustment, which means that the Swedish rules are not permitted (C-787/18 Sögård Fastigheter AB).\nThe CJEU’s statement raises some questions. Does the Court's reasoning mean that adjustment of previously deducted investment VAT must take place when a planned activity ceases due to the fact that the intention to pursue it no longer exists? In other words, should investment VAT, if applicable, always be adjusted when the business ceases? Does a changed intention constitute such a changed use that entails requirements for (continuous) adjustment?\nAs a result of this decision, the Swedish legislature will likely change the Swedish adjustment rules regarding VAT adjustments on property investments, which may lead to more complicated rules and higher VAT costs. Taxable persons that have paid back investment VAT to the Swedish Tax Agency may, in specific cases, have the opportunity to get VAT paid back by invoking EU law before the Swedish VAT Act.\nGiven that the Swedish Supreme Administrative Court has not yet delivered its ruling, it will be interesting to follow their argumentation regarding the CJEU’s decision.\nLinnéa Kalmnäs\n[email protected]\nThony Hannell\n[email protected]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6795602440834045}
+{"content": "October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and public safety officials are taking this time to highlight the dangers that pedestrians face as they use the roads. Pedestrian accidents can be incredibly harmful, since a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds can inflict serious bodily harm on a person, even if the vehicle is traveling at low speeds. In many cases, pedestrian accidents and injuries are caused by drivers who violate traffic laws or otherwise act negligently. Victims of these types of accidents can get legal help from an attorney as they seek financial compensation from a driver who struck them, ensuring that the driver will be held responsible for their actions and that the victim and their family will be able to meet their needs as they recover from their injuries.\nPedestrian Accident Statistics\nOver the past 10 years, pedestrian fatalities have increased significantly. The initial analysis of data from 2020 indicates that the total number of pedestrian accident injuries decreased from the previous year. However, the amount of traffic on the roads also decreased in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rate of pedestrian fatalities for each mile traveled by vehicles throughout the United States actually increased by 20 percent. Studies of data from 2020 also found that:\nPedestrian accidents are more likely to occur at night, and 75 percent of pedestrian fatalities took place after dark. This is an increasing concern in the fall and winter, especially after the end of Daylight Savings Time. Pedestrians who use the roads in the evenings face significant risks, especially if drivers fail to pay close attention to the road or drive while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs....", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6660778522491455}
+{"content": "Artificial intelligence is useful in multiple valuable systems, such as monitoring a patient's cardiac activity, predicting a device's lifespan through its vibrations, and even incorporating complicated facial recognition tasks in video surveillance systems.\nHowever, AI-based technologies typically require an excessive amount of power. In addition, in most cases, these machines have to be permanently connected to a cloud, raising IT security, data protection, and even energy usage.\nEnergy-Efficient Artificial Intelligence\nAccording to SciTechDaily, CSEM engineers might have found a solution to maneuver the issues mentioned above. The group successfully developed an AI with a system-on-chip, and it only uses solar power to function, totally disregarding the cloud.\nThe artificial intelligence system that the engineers at CSEM developed runs on a small battery -- a tiny solar cell. The device can do typical AI operations using its built-in chip rather than relying on the cloud.\nOn top of that, the AI uses a fully modular system. As a result, it can be customized to any application wherever real-time image and signal processing is needed.\nIt is incredibly convenient when the AI has to deal with sensitive data.\nSciTech Daily mentioned that the CSEM engineers responsible for the energy-efficient AI would be presenting their machine at the 2021 VLSI Circuits Symposium in Kyoto.\nThe event will occur within June.\nHow Does the CSEM System-on-Chip Work?\nSciTech Daily stated that the CSEM system-on-chip primarily works on an entirely new signal processing architecture that decreases the required power.\nIt is composed of an ASIC chip that features a RISC-V processor, also made at CSEM, together with two tightly paired machine-learning accelerators.\nSo, for example, it will have one for face detection and another one for face classification.\nAccording to the report, the first is a BDT or binary decision tree. It is an engine that could perform simple, mundane tasks but cannot serve more complex tasks such as recognition operations.\nThe second accelerator is a CNN, or convolutional neural network. This engine is responsible for doing complex tasks, like recognizing faces and detecting words. However, it also consumes the most energy.\nUsing a two-tier data processing approach, CSEM engineers drastically decreased the system's need for excessive power.\nThis mainly occurred because the machine runs the first accelerator regularly, and reserves the second accelerator for complicated tasks.\nEnhancing the Accelerators\nTo push through with their research, the CSEM engineers maximized the accelerators' performances to make them more adaptable to various applications that require time-based signal and image processing.\nTheir innovation provides a gateway for developers to produce an entirely new generation of devices that use their energy-efficient artificial intelligence system on-chip.\nThese devices will have the capacity to provide services in places where it would be difficult to charge, change batteries, and find power sockets.\nThis article is owned by Tech Times Written by Fran Sanders", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8529735207557678}
+{"content": "[pdf] [supp] [arXiv]\nOn the Importance of Distractors for Few-Shot Classification\nAbstract\nFew-shot classification aims at classifying categories of a novel task by learning from just a few (typically, 1 to 5) labeled examples. An effective approach to few-shot classification involves a prior model trained on a large-sample base domain, which is then finetuned over the novel few-shot task to yield generalizable representations. However, task-specific finetuning is prone to overfitting due to the lack of enough training examples. To alleviate this issue, we propose a new finetuning approach based on contrastive learning that reuses unlabelled examples from the base domain in the form of distractors. Unlike the nature of unlabelled data used in prior works, distractors belong to classes that do not overlap with the novel categories. We demonstrate for the first time that the inclusion of such distractors can significantly boost few-shot generalization. Our technical novelty includes a stochastic pairing of examples sharing the same category in the few-shot task and a weighting term that controls the relative influence of task-specific negatives and distractors. An important aspect of our finetuning objective is that it is agnostic to distractor labels and hence applicable to various base domain settings. More precisely, compared to state-of-the-art approaches, our method shows accuracy gains of up to 12% in cross-domain and up to 5% in unsupervised prior-learning settings. Our code is available at https://github.com/quantacode/Contrastive-Finetuning.git\nRelated Material", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5514767169952393}
+{"content": "Notice:Users may be experiencing issues with displaying some pages on stanfordhealthcare.org. We are working closely with our technical teams to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience. Translational vision science & technologyde Sisternes, L., Jonna, G., Greven, M. A., Chen, Q., Leng, T., Rubin, D. L. 2017; 6 (1): 12-? Abstract\nTo introduce a novel method to segment individual drusen in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), and evaluate its accuracy, and repeatability/reproducibility of drusen quantifications extracted from the segmentation results.Our method uses a smooth interpolation of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) outer boundary, fitted to candidate locations in proximity to Bruch's Membrane, to identify regions of substantial lifting in the inner-RPE or inner-segment boundaries, and then separates and evaluates individual druse independently. The study included 192 eyes from 129 patients. Accuracy of drusen segmentations was evaluated measuring the overlap ratio (OR) with manual markings, also comparing the results to a previously proposed method. Repeatability and reproducibility across scanning protocols of automated drusen quantifications were investigated in repeated SD-OCT volume pairs and compared with those measured by a commercial tool (Cirrus HD-OCT).Our segmentation method produced higher accuracy than a previously proposed method, showing similar differences to manual markings (0.72 ± 0.09 OR) as the measured intra- and interreader variability (0.78 ± 0.09 and 0.77 ± 0.09, respectively). The automated quantifications displayed high repeatability and reproducibility, showing a more stable behavior across scanning protocols in drusen area and volume measurements than the commercial software. Measurements of drusen slope and mean intensity showed significant differences across protocols.Automated drusen outlines produced by our method show promising accurate results that seem relatively stable in repeated scans using the same or different scanning protocols.The proposed method represents a viable tool to measure and track drusen measurements in early or intermediate age-related macular degeneration patients.\nView details for DOI 10.1167/tvst.6.1.12\nView details for PubMedID 28275527\nView details for PubMedCentralID PMC5338477", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7392255067825317}
+{"content": "Compelling alternatives for cash investors - May 2020\n2020 MAY - Corolab Investment Guide\nThe case for investing in a manged income fund - May 2020\nInvestors may need to keep a portion of their savings in cash for different reasons. Business owners with lumpy cash flow may need to park some capital in cash to pay monthly bills such as salaries. Or, individuals who have just retired may wish to have a bucket of retirement savings that is not exposed to near-term market risk. Whatever the reason for needing access to cash in the short term (the next 12 – 36 months*), consider investing it in a managed income fund, which can deliver a better return than a deposit at a bank. Coronation offers two managed income funds for investors wanting to achieve a better return than domestic or US dollar cash. The Coronation Strategic Income Fund and the dollar-denominated Coronation Global Strategic USD Income Fund are both actively managed across the range of yielding asset classes.\nManaged income funds are typically not suitable for longer investment periods. Their limited exposure to growth assets constrains their ability to provide adequate protection against the eroding effects of inflation on one’s purchasing power.\nThe following graphs demonstrate the benefit of maintaining exposure to growth assets over an appropriate time horizon. As is clear from the figures on the next page, cash returns become less likely to outperform equities the longer you remain invested, and investing too conservatively dramatically depresses long-term wealth creation.\nFIGURE 1\nFIGURE 2", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5193473100662231}
+{"content": "Rahad Hossain, Country Manager of Infobip, Bangladesh, commented on this partnership, \"We look forward to working closely with LankaBangla Finance and seek to provide an exciting proposition with the enhanced customer experience and connectivity for their enterprise. We believe with Viber, SMS and Email options, and they can widen the scope of easy and convenient communication avenues for their customers.\"\n\"The fusion of LankaBangla Finance with Infobip's services will help us accelerate our digital transformation and enhance the products and services we offer,\" says Khurshed Alam, Head of Retail Business of LankaBangla Finance. \"We believe better connectivity and fast, personalized and engaging communication channels can help foster the customer's confidence in our services.\"\nOver the past few years, financial services have evolved at breakneck speed with a surge in demand for consumer-driven omnichannel services. Today the consumer has more options in the way they transact with financial institutions than ever before. On the other hand, financial institutions are bridging the online/offline divide by improving the overall customer experience with a digital-first approach. So, whether you use an online app or go physically to the branch, personalized customer service is key to the betterment of every financial service across any channel today.\nFounded in Croatia in 2006, Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected customer experiences across all stages of the customer journey at scale, with easy and contextualized interactions over customers’ preferred channels. With over a decade of industry experience, Infobip has expanded to include 70+ offices on six continents with 3.2K+ employees offering natively built technology with the capacity to reach over 8+ billion mobile presenting a standardized product offering to the market devices and ‘things’ in 190+ countries connected to over 700+ telecom networks.\nLankaBangla Finance Limited (LBFL) started its journey in 1997 as a joint-venture financial institution with an international collaboration holding a 'customer centric approach’ in its work DNA. Now LankaBangla is the country’s leading provider of integrated financial services that includes corporate financial services, retail financial services, SME, stock brokerage, corporate advisory, investment and wealth management services. LBFL is the only financial institution that operates Mastercard and VISA. In 2006 LankaBangla has been listed in both DSE & CSE in Bangladesh.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7876356244087219}
+{"content": "Стоядин Савов\nToзи учeбник нa Cтoядин Caвoв пo мaкpoикoнoмикa oбxвaщa cлeднитe тeми: пoдxoд и aнaлитични инcтpумeнти нa мaкpoикoнoмикca; тъpceнe,...\nMichael Novak\nThis book discusses the moral and practical foundations of the corporation and corporate governance. Two related books are The Future of the Corporation and On Corporate Governance: The Corporation...\nЧрез даряването на сума по Ваше желание, можете да подпомогнете набавянето на нови заглавия и подобряване на предоставяните от нас услуги\nDarrel Cohen, Jason Cummins\nИздател: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System\nThis paper examines how business investment responded to temporary partial expensing, first enacted in 2002 and expanded in 2003. In principle, partial expensing boosted the incentive to invest which should have had a discernable impact on spending. However, the tax changes did not occur in a vacuum, so it is challenging to isolate their impact.\n0 гласа, средно: 0 от 5\nИздател: European Investment Fund\nEIF’s central mission is to support small and medium sized businesses by enhancing their ability to access finance. Working in partnership with public and\nprivate institutions, EIF designs and develops market instruments to specifically target this market segment. EIF intervenes on market terms, even when using public funds, to ensure an\nLeonard J. Kazmier, Norval F. Pohl\nИздател: McGraw-Hill\nRony Pshisva, Gustavo Suarez\nThis paper measures the impact of crime on firm investment by exploiting variation in kidnappings in Colombia from 1996 to 2002. Our central result is that firms invest less when kidnappings directly target firms. We also find that broader forms of crime - homicides, guerrilla attacks, and general kidnappings - have no significant effect on\nИздател: European Commission\nИздател: Национален статистически институт\nJr., John L. Colley\nИздател: Preston publishing company\nИздател: WIIW\nAnnual and monthly statistics covering key economic data on twelve transition countries for the period 1990 to August 2003\n- Bulgaria\n- Croatia\n- Czech Republic\n- Hungary\n- Macedonia\n- Poland\n- Romania\n- Russia\n- Slovakia\n- Slovenia\n- Ukraine\n- Yugoslavia\nBrian Bucks, Karen Pence\nTo assess whether homeowners know their house values and mortgage terms, we compare the distributions of these variables in the household-reported 2001 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) to the distributions in lender-reported data. We also examine the share of SCF respondents who report not knowing these variables. We find that most homeowners\nStanley Fischer\nИздател: ICS Press\nКниги: 1 - 10 от общо 101\nАко желаете да получавате информация за новите заглавия на Библиотеката и последни новини по вашата електронна поща\nБългария, София 1000 Бул. \"Патриарх Евтимий\" №10, етаж 2 Тел. / Факс: (+ 359 2) 952 62 66, 952 35 03 E-mail: library@ime.bg\nБиблиотеката съществувас подкрепата на фондация", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9253265261650085}
+{"content": "In Finally Feminist, John Stackhouse provides biblical, theological, and practical arguments for his own understanding of the issue: equality is the biblical ideal, but patriarchy is allowed and regulated by a God who has larger kingdom purposes in mind.\nThe gospel was never intended to restrain women from pursuing God or to prevent them from fulfilling their divine destiny. In his revised and updated book, Lee Grady boldly proclaims the truth of the gospel: that men and women are appointed by god and empowered by Him.\nThe goal of this workshop is to explore ideas to strengthen marriages by examining together biblical, attitudinal, and practical suggestions. All are welcomed to attend, whether married, engaged, or single.\nTwo leaders of a pre-ministerial initiative for college students reveal how their theology of male/female shared leadership shapes their and students visions for ministry. Drawing on theological insights from Genesis and personal experience, they offer a practical theology for ministry leaders serving in Gods image.\nThis journal is designed to affirm Paul’s vision. The articles challenge us to examine our deeply-held convictions about women, many of which we believe are scriptural but are in fact incongruent with the kingdom of God as described by Jesus.\nThis recording is the personal account of Rev. Hays’ call to ministry and the obstacle of her gender in fulfilling that call. It draws on Paul’s own description of himself and his enthusiasm for God’s work in Philippians 3:4b-6. The talk culminates with Hays’ decision to leave the denomination of her childhood, a decision that brought freedom in the gospel but not without a long process of mourning.\nEight accomplished Christian women tell the stories of the men in their lives who helped them achieve remarkable things for God's kingdom. These touching stories of women from around the world and the fathers, husbands, brothers, pastors, colleagues, and friends who encouraged, strengthened, and challenged them along their life journeys will warm the hearts of women and men alike.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6087290048599243}
+{"content": "Human resources experts often recommend a detailed analysis before disciplining an employee for offensive statements. On April 21, 2017, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals highlighted this requirement and forced an employer to reinstate an employee who had been fired for posting highly offensive comments about his supervisor. Although this…\nAuthor: Kimberly Page Walker\nMost employers understand Title VII’s requirement to provide a workplace free of unlawful harassment and discrimination. Some employers may not be aware that this obligation extends beyond co-workers’ harassment to include customers’ mistreatment of employees. Recently a situation arose on an Alaska Airlines flight that demonstrated how this obligation to…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5575566291809082}
+{"content": "Through our work in documenting the COVID-19 pandemic, we have amassed unique and comprehensive insights on its effects across key demographics in Nigeria.\nAs funders, investors, non-profit organisations, or corporate brands, beatingcorona.ynaija.com can streamline your efforts and help to improve the success of your interventions and social investment, depending on your CSR target and key audiences.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9724072217941284}
+{"content": "In a bid to gain political ground at home, Ankara has launched multiple military operations in Syria. These have laid the groundwork for a more aggressive, nationalist foreign policy with profound implications for relations with the United States, Russia, and the EU.\nGermany and Europe should not focus solely on the Iran nuclear file. Instead, they should develop a coherent and comprehensive approach to regional security that includes securing maritime routes and investing in environmental cooperation.\nEurope must be ready to support the creation of a regional mechanism for collective security in the Persian Gulf when the opportunity arises. Launching initial talks on concrete issues such as maritime security and nuclear safety would be a good first step toward conflict de-escalation and confidence-building.\nEight years of European thinking that Tehran could be a partner will end when hardliner Ebrahim Raisi becomes Iran’s next president. The EU should update its approach to the Persian Gulf by going beyond the nuclear file and focusing on regional security.\nWith the election of a hardliner as Iranian president, eight years of European thinking that Tehran could be a partner will come to an end. It’s time for the EU to address not only the nuclear file but also regional security threats.\nClimate change will increase the potential for humanitarian crises and instability. To strengthen the EU's capacity to prevent conflict and manage crises, climate security should be integrated into the Common Security and Defense Policy.\nRussia’s steady development of military capabilities on the ground, in the air, and at sea has enhanced its overall military posture in the region. This experience, and lack of resistance from NATO, is likely to enhance Russia’s military posture and ambitions outside the Mediterranean.\nThe EU’s hollow statements expressing “concern” over the latest Israeli-Palestinian conflagration will not deter either party. Unless the Europeans use what little leverage they have, they can forget about having a strategic role in the region.\nThe renewed fighting between Israel and Hamas should be a catalyst for ending the unsustainable status quo in the region. Negotiating a ceasefire and rebuilding trust will require an immense diplomatic effort by the United States and regional actors.\nThe Europeans have paid lip service to a two-state solution based on an independent Palestine alongside Israel. But without a clear plan to make it happen, such a solution will remain unattainable.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8223410844802856}
+{"content": "Wheat prices fell\nWheat futures prices for December contracts on the Chicago Board of Trade dropped by 0.36% and closed at $4.82 per bushel on December 11, 2015. Wheat futures prices fell due to favorable weather conditions for higher output. The Teucrium Wheat Fund (WEAT) followed CBOT and fell by 0.94% on December 11, 2015.\nForecasts for the US Wheat Belt are calling for rain in the week ending December 19, 2015. Warmer weather from El Niño has reduced the dormancy period for the wheat crop in the Northwestern region. Plus, precipitation would support wheat plants in increasing the wheat output for the marketing year 2015-16.\nExcess supply sentiment from a potential Argentinian export policy change could hurt US wheat exports in the near term. The official announcement is expected in the week ending December 18, 2015. We could see sharp adverse price movements in the near term. US wheat could lose long-term buyers like Brazil, as Argentinian wheat could offer significant cost and freight advantages. The significant threat to wheat exports might result in a sharp decline in wheat futures prices in the near term.\nFood companies\nFood companies generally benefit from a decline in wheat prices because of the fall in input costs. However, JM Smucker (SJM), General Mills (GIS), and Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) dropped on December 11, 2015, by 1.2%, 1.2%, and 4.9%, with a decline in wheat prices. Hormel Foods (HRL) rose slightly by 0.45% on December 11, 2015. The VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF (MOO) also fell by 1.7% on December 11, 2015.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999607264995575}
+{"content": "Understanding the Relationship Between Perceived Authenticity and Well-Being Academic Article Overview Research Identity Additional Document Info View All Overview abstract © 2019 American Psychological Association. A central tenet of many prominent philosophical and psychological traditions is that personal authenticity facilitates psychological well-being. This idea, however, is at odds with numerous perspectives arguing that it is difficult, if not impossible, to really know one's self, or the true self may not even exist. Moreover, empirical findings suggest that reports of authenticity are often contaminated by positively valenced behavior, further potentially undermining the validity of authenticity measures. Despite these concerns, we argue that subjective feelings of authenticity do uniquely contribute to well-being. Specifically, we argue that the relationship between perceived authenticity and well-being may be understood from a social-cognitive lay theory perspective that we label “true-self-as-guide,” that suggests people use these feelings of authenticity as a cue to evaluate whether they are living up to a shared cultural value of what it means to live a good life. We end with a call for future research on the antecedents of perceived authenticity, boundary conditions for the consequences of personal authenticity, and discuss cultural differences in true-self-as-guide lay theories. altmetric score author list (cited authors) Rivera, G. N., Christy, A. G., Kim, J., Vess, M., Hicks, J. A., & Schlegel, R. J. citation count publication date publisher published in", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8526349067687988}
+{"content": "In our first Sustainable Finance Framework, we set out our commitment to environmental responsibility, how our activities have a positive impact on people in our communities, and our robust governance framework.\nProceeds from the framework will fund a range of sustainable and social projects including retrofitting our existing housing stock, delivering new affordable housing and a wide range of community investment initiatives that secure better futures for households living in our homes.\nWe have established a Sustainable Finance Group to oversee our Sustainable Finance Framework which is responsible for selecting and allocating funds to eligible projects, assessing and reporting social and environmental impacts, and ensuring continued compliance with the framework.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8141504526138306}
+{"content": "CRC strives to put the client first by analyzing coverage issues to provide valuable insights that can help facilitate claim resolutions. Recently, CRC Group’s Claims Advocacy Team assisted a privately held financial services company in reversing a coverage denial and obtaining a full defense against a baseless class-action lawsuit related to a Ponzi scheme.\nThe complaint alleged that the Insured had assisted in defrauding investors by providing false monthly statements\nthat inaccurately represented payments made as well as the percentage of the fund being invested. The policy at issue provided coverage for certain professional services such as back-office administrative roles, but it excluded coverage for claims arising out of certified professional services such as legal, accounting, and financial planning. The carrier initially denied coverage based on the exclusion, arguing that the class-action complaint alleged accounting errors that qualified as certified professional services.\nAfter engaging with its retail partner and the Insured, CRC learned that the Insured never performed any calculations or certified accounting services for this client. In fact, the monthly statements mentioned in the complaint had been produced using numbers that were calculated and prepared by other companies. As such, the Insured’s role had essentially been limited to data entry—a purely administrative, back-office function that should have triggered coverage under the policy.\nIn a written letter to the carrier, CRC Group’s Claims Advocacy Team explained the Insured’s true involvement with the monthly statements and reminded the carrier of its broad duty to defend: if any of the allegations in the complaint even potentially triggered coverage, the carrier would have to defend the Insured against the entire action.\nThe carrier initially stuck by its denial, but CRC responded with professionalism and tenacity, organizing a conference call with the Insured, the carrier, and the carrier’s coverage counsel to help the carrier better understand the Insured’s involvement. This also enabled CRC to advocate directly to the carrier’s coverage counsel instead of working through the claim adjuster. This persistence paid off, as the carrier eventually rescinded its denial and agreed to defend the Insured against the entire claim.\nSituations like this highlight just how seriously CRC’s Claims Advocacy Team takes its responsibility to provide trusted guidance to agents and policyholders. Although the carrier was initially firm in its denial, CRC’s articulate, well-argued correspondence and discussions ultimately lead the carrier to do the right thing for the Insured. It is this type of performance in the face of a crisis that inspires agents and clients to reach out, knowing they’ll receive the kind of world-class service CRC is known for across the industry.\nTo learn more about CRC Group's Claims Advocacy Team, contact your producer.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7821112871170044}
+{"content": "Weather plays a key role in the success of any outdoor event especially in a country like Bangladesh. Waterlogged sports grounds can lead to cancelled games and significant financial losses. Sports clubs and organizers of sports events including football, volleyball, cricket, golf and tennis, require weather information for advanced planning and for day to day operations. Extreme weather such as high winds, heavy rain or even intense heat can create safety risks for all involved in such outdoor events. The only way of avoiding potentially dangerous weather situations is to have a reliable forecasting service well in time. Integrating MARS Associate’s quality weather information into your event organization, you can stay one step ahead of the weather. MARS Associate provides weather forecast for event management countrywide. Our forecasts cover all weather elements critical for planning and safety at your event including:\nRain Relative humidity Temperature Wind speed and direction Day light time. Heat and cold wave Probability of hail Visibility Effective cloud cover\nOur forecasters can be contacted 24/7/365 for the latest weather information or advice. We offer detailed site-specific weather forecast and alerts for advance warning of weather hazards specific to your event for your chosen area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8330978155136108}
+{"content": "Our values are the starting point of all our corporate social responsibility actions. The entire operation of doValue Greece is based on these values. They guide every decision we make and every new step we take.\nDrawing on our values, we could not remain idle in terms of our greatest and most important obligation: to\ncreate value for society at large. A truly positive social footprint\nWe envision a comprehensive set of social initiatives. Every year we add:\nActions with the voluntary participation of our employees at doValue Greece, such as the We Ride Faster Than Cancer event, the Blood Drive and the Christmas action to Support the Save the Children Organisation. Partnerships with recognised bodies and hospitals to meet critical social needs, e.g. our partnership with the Hellas Employee Assistance Programme. Environmentally conscious initiatives for environmentally friendly working conditions. Financial contributions to organised initiatives, such as the City of Athens Homeless Shelter (KYADA). During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis we take measures for the protection and safety of our employees and we support households and businesses.\nWe strive to create a truly positive social footprint with a deep sense of responsibility. We seek to consistently and continuously meet basic needs.\nStructured strategic planning\nWe give back to society with organised and structured strategic planning. Based on our values, we focus on 3 key pillars:\nSociety Environment Health\nThese pillars reflect our belief on how a modern business should operate within society.\nThe people of doValue are also part of this society. That is why we focus on the\nactive participation of our employees in our corporate actions.\nThrough this strategy, we develop targeted actions with long-term multiplier-effect benefits for those who need it the most.\nFor society and sustainability\nThe doValue Group considers social responsibility a fundamental issue for society, the environment and health.\nThis is why it continues to invest in sectors it is active in, with the Corporate Social Responsibility actions of the doValue Group:\nActions for society\nThrough select relationships and partnerships, the doValue Group:\nIs firmly committed to combating child poverty.Since 2016 it has been a partner of Save the Children. It exclusively supports the Spazio Mamme centre in the Torre Maura district of Rome. It promotes fund raising for scientific research on multiple sclerosis. This is why it is a partner of the AISM (Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association). It supports cancer research. This is why it is a partner of the AIRC (Italian Association for cancer research). Environmentally conscious\nSince 2019 the doValue Group has joined the LifeGate PlasticLess® initiative to\nreduce marine pollution.\nAll the doValue Group websites support the LifeGate Zero Impact Web® project to\nstop global warming. During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the doValue Group has been supporting the Italian National Institute for Infectious Diseases and the Lazzaro Spallanzani International Research Centre.\nWe strive to create a truly positive social footprint with a deep sense of responsibility.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7402212023735046}
+{"content": "It’s a classic euphoria setup on Bitcoin markets Thursday as traders flip long BTC in ever larger numbers.\nBitcoin (BTC) faced fresh doubts over the strength of its bull run on Oct. 7 as analysts eyed a potential reversal of Wednesday’s short squeeze.\nFunding rates in the red zone\nThe previous day had seen an abrupt surge to highs of $55,700 for Bitcoin, which was accompanied by major buying pressure.\nAs funding rates flip positive across exchanges, however, concerns on Thursday focused on what could end up being an opposing move lower.\nFunding rates turning overly positive suggest that the market is expecting further upside and that significant value is long BTC. Under such circumstances, a mass unwinding of positions could hasten and intensify a downward move, should it begin.\nThe mood among investors was echoed by sentiment data, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index hitting 76/100 on the day, representing “extreme greed.”\n“Investors are extremely greedy towards BTC right now,” trader and analyst Rekt Capital warned.\nPreparing for profit-taking\nWhile under $10,000 from all-time highs at one point, Bitcoin additionally faces significant resistance levels at $58,000, $60,000, and more on the way to returning to price discovery.\nAs Cointelegraph reported, October is slated to close just below the highs, while November could see a return to lower levels before a December finale obliterates current records.\nNonetheless, longtime market participants are already advising an exit strategy this week, among them John Bollinger, creator of the popular Bollinger Bands trading indicator.\nSecond target achieved, $BTCUSD. UpperBB expanding with the rally. Keep a trailing stop like BBstop or a Chandelier going. All clear for now, but starting looking for signs of a top / exit. I am off for a couple of weeks of travel. Good trading! #Bitcoin\n— John Bollinger (@bbands) October 5, 2021\nBollinger bands track upward and downward volatility of an asset and are currently hinting that calmer conditions should prevail. When the bands narrow, however, volatility follows.\nAltcoins, meanwhile, are not expected to deliver definitive cycle gains until next year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5573434829711914}
+{"content": "Many thanks to everyone who braved the wintery January weather with us to take part in excavations on Bunkle Edge. Bunkle Edge is an 8km long ridge running broadly WSW-ENE between the Eye Water and Whiteadder, with a series of prehistoric forts and earthworks located along the summit of the ridge. We were exploring a sub-rectangular earthwork close to the Marygoldhill Plantation fort (read more about it here). Our excavations took place on the portion of the earthwork that lies within the Marygoldhill Plantation.\nThe earthwork perhaps represents the remains of an enclosure. It was previously visible on the ground as two banks with a central ditch but was levelled by ploughing. Excavations were carried out in 1980s; you can read the report on this work here. The earthwork was interpreted by the previous excavators as a defensive enclosure annexed to the nearby fort. Its function was seen as defensive and it was considered to be associated, and contemporary, with the nearby fort (Strong 1988). Despite these earlier excavations, there is still a lot to learn about this enigmatic site so we set off to find out more.\nWe excavated a single trench across the enclosure within Marygoldhill Plantation; the earthwork survives better here where the ground has not been levelled by agricultural activities. Just as the previous excavators found, we noted that the ditch at Bunkle Edge was cut into bedrock. The upcast material was incorporated into the banks, resulting in somewhat mixed, patchy bank material. While the previous excavators believed that the bank was around 3m wide, our work revealed that where we were digging it was only around 0.9m wide. However, on its outer face we revealed that a low wall had been constructed. This wall was slight, only one stone wide, and is interpreted as a footing or kerb to define the edge of the bank rather than the lowest levels of a substantial area of walling that could have covered the entire outer face of the bank.\nThe previous excavators recorded that “on the steeper south-east side the fractured ends of the strata were covered with a smooth yellow clay” and interpreted this as having been undertaken by the ditch’s creators, “perhaps to exclude the possibility of footholds” (Strong 1988, 120; 123). Clay was identified during this most recent phase of work, covering the bedrock everywhere that it was exposed. While Strong’s interpretation is a possibility, our interpretation is that the clay formed naturally during weathering of the exposed bedrock while the ditch was open. Similarly, a layer of boulder clay was identified overlying the natural, directly beneath the outer bank material. This suggests that the bank was built directly onto the natural till, which had been exposed as part of the process of digging of the ditch.\nThe footprint of the enclosure can be traced only as a three-sided rectilinear feature; its full form (assuming that it existed beyond the known extents) is not known, and it is not clear whether it enclosed the nearby fort (if indeed it is contemporary with or later in date than the fort). The LiDAR data shows an anomaly running broadly NE-SW to the south of the fort. If this were a continuation of the earthwork, the area contained within the enclosure would amount to over 12ha. One comparable example of a hillfort contained within a larger enclosure is Huntshaw Hill near Earlston. However, the linear anomaly in question could be geological since the underlying geology in this area may display natural ridges running along this alignment due to deglaciation having occurred in this direction (McCabe\net al 2007, 314). Indeed, similar anomalies on this same alignment are visible elsewhere on the Bunkle Edge ridge in the LiDAR data. It is not even certain that the earthwork would have formed an enclosure: unenclosed earthworks close to or associated with hillforts are known elsewhere, for example at Woden Law near Jedburgh.\nWe had very much hoped to retrieve material suitable for radiocarbon dating from the lowest levels of the fill of the ditch. Indeed, the excavators in the 1980s noted that there was a considerable flow of water along the ditch. However, we found the ditch to be entirely dry and the fill free from any organic material that we might have used for dating – charcoal, for example. This was disappointing, especially after everyone’s hard work in heaving so much stony fill out of the ditch, but we are glad to have further clarified the form of the earthworks and added to what is known about it nonetheless. Many thanks again to everyone who participated in fieldwork with us.\nBibliography\nMcCabe, A. M., Clark, P. U., Smith, D. E. and Dunlop, P.2007. A revised model for the deglaciation of eastern Scotland.\nJournal ofthe Geological Society, London 164,313-316.\nStrong, P. 1988. Pit alignment and earthworks betweenMarygoldhill Plantation and Drakemire, Berwickshire.\nPSAS 118,111-129.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9819499850273132}
+{"content": "Abstract : Glioblastoma is one of the most lethal forms of adult cancer, with a median survival of ∼15 mo. Targeting glioblastoma stem-like cells (GSCs) at the origin of tumor formation and relapse may prove beneficial. In situ, GSCs are nested within the vascular bed in tight interaction with brain endothelial cells, which positively control their expansion. Because GSCs are notably addicted to apelin (APLN), sourced from the surrounding endothelial stroma, the APLN/APLNR nexus has emerged as a druggable network. However, how this signaling axis operates in gliomagenesis remains underestimated. Here, we find that the glycoprotein GP130 interacts with APLNR at the plasma membrane of GSCs and arbitrates its availability at the surface via ELMOD1, which may further impact on ARF-mediated endovesicular trafficking. From a functional standpoint, interfering with GP130 thwarts APLNR-mediated self-renewal of GSCs ex vivo. Thus, GP130 emerges as an unexpected cicerone to the G protein–coupled APLN receptor, opening new therapeutic perspectives toward the targeting of cancer stem cells.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7500883340835571}
+{"content": "Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, such as head injuries, spinal cord injuries, or amputations. We understand the serious nature of these injuries and the need to obtain compensation for your loss. We are committed to helping injured individuals and families who have lost a loved one in a truck accident.\nAs with any car accident or motorcycle accident, we aggressively investigate the truck accident and pursue all means for financial recovery. Truck accident claims often involve extensive accident reconstruction, utilization of experts, recovery and review of truck company records, witness interviews, and other intense investigation.\nWe review hiring practices, truck maintenance, truck loading procedures, truck driver hours, driving logs, and other information to uncover truck driver negligence, truck company negligence, or other negligence.\nOur knowledge of trucking regulations and legal issues that arise in truck accident lawsuits has resulted in other attorneys to come to us when handling a complex trucking accident lawsuit. Trust in our years of experience and comprehensive approach to pursuing compensation. Contact\nJohn Morrissey to discuss your case.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.822113037109375}
+{"content": "Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, vol.11, pp.75-90, 2015 (Other Refereed National Journals)\nThis article reports the findings of a study that investigated the role of graphic novels in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) to International Baccalaureate students (aged 15-16) in TED Ankara College Foundation Private High School. Two intact 10th grade classes were randomly assigned to the control and experimental groups who studied the play of \"Macbeth\" for various in-class activities. A questionnaire, semi-structured interview and achievement test (post-test) were employed to gather data from the participants. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference in the scores of the participants in the experimental and control groups, with the graphic novel playing a significant role in understanding (i) literature elements such as symbol, setting and foreshadowing, (ii) inference and (iii) vocabulary. However, it did not play a significant role in answering comprehension questions, discussing quotations, and analysing comparison-contrast or cause-effect relationships. Furthermore, the findings revealed that graphic novel greatly shaped and influenced the critical thinking and literary devices, and vocabulary learning skills of participants. The present study calls for integrating graphic novels into the syllabi of the relevant schools as these materials appeal to the students' visual senses and yield more insights compared with traditional plain literary texts.\nKeywords: Graphic novels; literary texts; critical thinking; EFL; motivation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998559355735779}
+{"content": "This critical model will help you gain a holistic perspective on strategy and allow you to guide your thinking by focusing on the 4 central questions of strategic design.\nThe UNITE perspectives on strategy – a framework for strategic thinking The UNITE Building Blocks of Digitalizationas to give you the background on what Digitalization truly entails Overview of the entire UNITE Business Model Framework,helping you understand the role of Business Modelling in context What People Are Saying \"The 4 strategic perspectives are an ideal C-level tool to understand the critical constraints and design a strategy at the highest level.\"\nAstrid Gollwitzer\nGlobal Account Director\n\"As a business owner, it's easy to be misled by your beliefs. The 4 strategic perspectives provide an objective view to develop a successful strategy.\"\nMarc Degen\nSerial Entrepreneur\n\"Understanding the context we are operating in is a key success factor. How to Create Innovation supercharged with the UNITE tools help us understand how to run our business in this intensely competitive world.\"\nAlexis Terré\nHuman Design Strategist\n\"The UNITE Innovation & Transformation models provide critical guidance on any innovation or transformation initiative. This is by far the most holistic and end2end toolchain available on the market!\"\nArmin van Boutaren\nInnovation Project Leader\nHOW IT WORKS Successful strategy design. Strategy is not limited to one perspective or layer of your business. The UNITE perspectives on strategy encourage us to consider all key perspectives on strategy and reflect on our organizational and strategic design at a more profound level. RELATED TOOLS Related tools & models Related tools & models REL ATED\nThe following tools and models support the one you are exploring. If you’re ready to go further, check them out., download the models below and continue your journey …\nADDITONAL CATEGORIES Related categories\nLooking for more in-depth explanation? Sign up for our wait\nlist and we will let you know as soon as the book is ready for download.\nHow to Create Innovation is a practical, comprehensive, OpenSource guide for successful corporate innovation. The UNITE initiative and movement, spearheaded by Stefan F. Dieffenbacher and Caroline Hüttinger and supported by a diverse team of industry leaders and innovation researchers, aims to spark a revolution in global innovation and transformation.\nINSIDE WHO WE ARE\nShared goals are the cornerstone of our customer approach. To date, our team has successfully led 74 projects with numerous global players across all industry sectors, ranging from $50,000 projects to $100 million ones. But helping our customers’ build their futures is not enough. We are committed to changing the world through the sharing of powerful innovation and transformation practices. Join the UNITE movement and help us start an innovation revolution.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5139042139053345}
+{"content": "Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as simply “lupus,” is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue. Lupus affects somewhere between 20 to 150 people per 100,000, with variations among different racial and ethnic groups. The disease often causes arthritic symptoms in the joints, which can be debilitating in some cases.\nDespite the severity of the disease, identification of lupus arthritis and assessment of its activity remains a challenge in clinical practice. Evaluations based on traditional joint examination lack precision, due to its subjective nature and accuracy in situations such as obese digits and co-existing fibromyalgia. As such, these examinations have limited ability to render quantitative data about improvement and worsening.\nRecently, imaging technology, especially ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), has enabled more objective and detailed assessment of articular and periarticular abnormalities with higher sensitivity. However, MRI and US are expensive and time-consuming. Furthermore, US has been found to be very operator dependent. Therefore, both modalities are currently not routinely used in practice. There is a clear unmet need for a simple, reliable, non-invasive and low-cost imaging modality that can objectively assess and monitor arthritis progress in patients with lupus.\nNow, researchers at NYU Tandon in collaboration with Columbia University are exploring optical imaging technology as a reliable way to diagnose patients and assess the progression of the disease. The researchers, including Research Assistant Professor Alessandro Marone and Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Department Andreas H. Hielscher, found that frequency domain optical imaging could reliably identify lupus arthritis, and could be used to track how the disease progressed.\nThe results provide strong evidence that frequency domain optical images could provide objective, accurate insights into SLE that were not possible or economically feasible using other technologies. The light diffusion identified inflammation in the blood vessels around joints, similar to but distinct from the symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis. With this technology, caregivers may not have to rely on patient feedback to track the progression of lupus, but can see it in action.\nSource: Read Full Article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7555378079414368}
+{"content": "Lima, Sep 15 (EFE) .- The labor market in Lima registered an increase of 28.7% in the June-July-August quarter of this year, which means that 4.6 million people are employed, but another 9, 5% of the population is unemployed in the capital of Peru.\nAccording to the technical report on the situation of the labor market prepared by the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), the increase in the employed population has not yet recovered pre-pandemic levels, since it presents a decline of 5.8% compared to to the same quarter of 2019.\nWorkers with adequate employment increased by 44% to 2.4 million people, while the underemployed population, working less than 35 hours a week, increased by 15% to 2.2 million people.\nHowever, the adequate employment rate decreased by 23.8% compared to 2019 and the underemployment rate increased 26.9% compared to the same year.\nRegarding unemployment in Lima, the INEI report revealed that it rose to 9.5%, which means that 489,900 people actively looked for work in those months.\nUnemployment in the Peruvian capital, which has a third of the national population, continues to be higher than in the same quarter of 2019 by 3.7 percentage points, although it was reduced by six points compared to the same quarter of 2020 affected by restrictions by the pandemic.\nRegarding the employed population, the increase in workers under 25 years of age stood out in 63%, followed by those over 45 years in 36% and those between 25 and 44 years in 16.8%.\nLikewise, the employed population with primary education increased by 97%, in contrast to workers with university training, which decreased by 3.4%.\nThe main productive sectors that drove the increase in the employed population were Construction at 97%, Manufacturing at 43%, Commerce at 36% and Services at 15.5%.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5298538208007812}
+{"content": "Decisions! Decisions! Webinar\nHow many decisions do your students make every day? Are they equipped with the skills to make informed decisions? Do they understand the costs and benefits of their alternatives? Economics is defined as \"the science of decision making,\" and there's no better time to help students understand the decision making process than the beginning of the year.\nUpon successful completion, participants will receive:\n1 hour of professional development choice of a resource related to the webinar\nTarget Audience: K-6 educators\nThis professional development available to educators under contract for the 2021-2022 school year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6737350225448608}
+{"content": "Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:\nhttp://dspace.uniten.edu.my/jspui/handle/123456789/11706\nTitle: Pollutant loading analysis of suspended solid, nitrogen and phosphorus at bertam catchment, cameron highlands using MUSIC Authors: Noh, N.S.M.\nSidek, L.M.\nHaron, S.H.\nPuad, A.H.M.\nSelamat, Z.\nIssue Date: 2018 Abstract: This paper aimed to analyze the pollutant loading composition of suspended solids, nitrogen and phosphorus in urban stormwater at Cameron Highlands which known as popular tourism, agriculture and function as reservoir water to generate electricity. Researchers found the urban stormwater quantity modeling has achieved sufficient accuracy benchmark. However, modeling stormwater runoff quality is relatively difficult and largely depends on catchment characteristics/land-uses. Model of Urban Stormwater Improvement Conceptualization (MUSIC) estimates pollutant transport from catchments and stormwater treatment through different application of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Result obtained from the observed and calculated data was compared with MUSIC's estimations under a similar scenario where no applications of BMPs. As a second scenario, series of treatment train is propose for each subcatchments based on the suitability and verification on site that consists of constructed stormwater treatment BMPs (wetlands, bio-retention, onsite detention, sediment basin and gross pollutant traps). Implementation of BMPs reduce nearly 100% of gross pollutant, 65% - 83% TSS, 40% - 66% TP and 52% - 78% due to effectiveness of BMPs in treating the pollutant within different landuse. As a summary, MUSIC can conceptually determine the effectiveness of BMPs without giving a detailed design. © 2018 Authors. URI: http://dspace.uniten.edu.my/jspui/handle/123456789/11706 Appears in Collections: UNITEN Scholarly Publication\nShow full item record\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5487807989120483}
+{"content": "This publication is only available in PDF format. Click here to print or view the entire publication: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FS/FS11700.pdf\nThe following is a description of this publication:\nThis recommended guidance is for sushi and related products (raw or cooked) either in the form of individual slices or combined in rolls made with acidified rice, seafood and vegetables, or similar rolls with vegetables alone, prepared in the retail establishment by combining the necessary ingredients, and packaged for display in refrigerated cases for public sale.\nBackground\nThis guidance has been prepared in response to a notable increase in on-site retail processing (manufacturing) of foods traditionally processed in controlled plant environments. Such retail processing can involve, but is not limited to acidifying, smoking, drying, fermenting, curing, reduced oxygen packaging, and other operations that are traditionally done at a food manufacturing plant level. The key distinction for processing as related to this guidance is that the processing occurs on-site in the retail setting. This guidance is intended for retailers and regulatory personnel to help understand the controls to implement in a retail operation in order to process and sell safe food products. It can be referenced in developing considerations for\nvariances for any exception or special provision to state or local food safety or sanitary codes. It addresses those special variances required by the FDA Food Code which may require HACCP plans for those jurisdictions that have adopted those portions of the FDA Food Code. In addition, it also applies to regulatory oversight and/or approval for regulatory overlap that may occur between the states processing requirements and the state or local retail food safety and sanitary codes. This guidance assumes retail compliance with applicable retail food codes, prerequisite standard sanitary operations procedures, and labeling requirements specified in 21 CFR 101. This guidance is not intended to replace or duplicate existing regulations, but it does offer a reference for more uniform practices. Disclaimer\nThis guidance is not a binding set of requirements. The information provided in the guidance are recommendations based on current science, commercial experience and practical considerations as assembled by the assigned committees and reviewed by a variety of selected experts and the Project Steering Committee. Use of these recommendations would likely result in retail processing practices that are acceptable to the pertinent authorities for food safety. Retail compliance and enforcement will remain within the interpretations and decisions of the pertinent state and local regulatory authorities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6293587684631348}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIntroduction: Generic atypical antipsychotic drugs should be a focus of attention given their expenditure. However, there is a recognized need to tailor treatments. There were no specific measures in Belgium to enhance the prescribing of oral risperidone following generics in January 2008. Prescribing restrictions have remained for long-acting risperidone injections throughout. Objective: Assess changes in risperidone utilization before and after oral generics were reimbursed, as well as the utilization and expenditure of the various risperidone preparations. Method: Principally a retrospective observational study and interrupted time series design. Results: As expected, no increased utilization of oral risperidone after generics. Both originator and generic oral risperidone prescribed, with the originator reducing its price. Generic risperidone was 59% below prepatent loss prices by September 2012. Conclusion: Authorities cannot rely on a 'spill over' of learning from other disease areas to affect changes in physician prescribing habits. Specific measures are needed to encourage generic risperidone where appropriate. However, their influence will be limited by the complexity of the disease area.\nKeywords Belgium antipsychotics demand-side measures drug utilization generics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8487997055053711}
+{"content": "As the world’s largest online encyclopedia, Wikipedia is a popular resource for many online users. Often overlooked is Wikipedia’s lack of coverage on successful women due to gender bias. According to a new study by American sociologist Francesca Tripodi, volunteer editors nominate women’s pages for deletion at a higher rate than men’s pages. While women…\nJoin this info session to learn how you can participate, meet like-minded people, and discover new tools to help women entrepreneurs. This is an Info Session for WEKH Wiki-Edit: Adding Women to the Story. Join a province-wide Wikipedia Edit-a-thon aimed at raising the visibility of influential women online. How it works: Attend our Info Session…\nWhat the heck is WEKH? Although it may be a bit of a mouthful, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, otherwise known as WEKH, is a national program designed to understand address the needs of diverse women entrepreneurs across regions and across sectors. It is focused on co-creating knowledge to advance effective practices to support women…\nWe don’t want any patient to experience their health journey alone! We are seeing 75% improved health behaviours. No. Patient. Alone.\n$16.1 Million in Funding for Women Entrepreneurs, the Launch of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub in BC\nWith the support of the Government of Canada, WEKH will spread its expertise from coast to coast, enabling service providers, academics, government, and industry to enhance their support for women entrepreneurs. WEKH is spearheading a national network and accessible digital platform for sharing research, resources and best practices which will enhance the capacity of women entrepreneurs and the organizations who serve them across regions and sectors. There are nine regional hubs and a network of 75+ partners. SFU VentureLabs is proud to be the BC regional hub for WEKH.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.655779242515564}
+{"content": "Pisces is an astrological symbol that signifies sensitivity, graciousness and emotional awareness. If you have this astrological sign, you may easily empathize with other people, and you can substantially improve the well-being of your friends. Sometimes, you can be very imaginative, and you may create many types of goals. Multiple astrologers have indicated that the astrological sign can substantially increase intuition. Consequently, you could examine the feelings of other people, the effects of many decisions, several misconceptions and multiple types of situations.\nExamining the Full Moon and the Upcoming MonthRead More » Creating Many Types of Goals and Examining Your Accomplishments\nTypically, you may quickly achieve several goals, and you could receive substantial rewards that are associated with these goals. During the next month, you should also create new goals that can benefit you, multiple friends and your family members. You may frequently examine your dreams, and you can evaluate various strategies that could help you to achieve your goals.\nDuring this time period, you may experience intense emotions that could increase you imagination, affect your relationships and enhance your motivation. Some astrologers have suggested that the full moon can intensify several types of emotions, and many people believe that a full moon may cause unexpected events.\nAccording to numerous surveys, important goals can significantly enhance motivation, stimulate creativity and promote teamwork. If you create new milestones, you may also increase attentiveness, and consequently, you could quickly complete important tasks, prevent unnecessary distractions and reduce downtime.\nOvercoming Many Obstacles\nAfter you evaluate important goals, you should consider the obstacles that may hinder your progress. You can examine strategies that could allow you to overcome these obstacles, or you may contact multiple friends who can help you to achieve your goals. Subsequently, you could achieve several breakthroughs, and you might evaluate important realizations that can improve your motivation, eliminate numerous distractions and increase innovation.\nWhile you examine several obstacles, you could eliminate misconceptions that may have affected you in the past. These misconceptions might hinder your progress, and sometimes, a misunderstanding could affect multiple types of relationships. Once you remove the misconceptions, you can consistently evaluate your previous accomplishments, create new goals and decrease chronic anxiety.\nSince the 1990s, several organizations have evaluated the effects of many accomplishments. The experts indicated that the achievements can increase the level of serotonin within the brain, and usually, this neurotransmitter could improve creativity, enhance well-being and boost energy. Additionally, serotonin may significantly reduce chronic stress, so the neurotransmitter could considerably decrease the production of cortisol.\nUtilizing Your Imagination\nThroughout the next month, you should be more imaginative, and you can create a detailed journal that will help you to evaluate your dreams. You may also examine detailed notes that describe your emotions, several relationships, upcoming events and important agreements. Usually, the journal will allow you to organize your goals, and you can create realistic plans, evaluate many incentives and receive substantial rewards.\nHandling Multiple Situations\nOnce you encounter a difficult situation, you should quickly deal with the situation, and you may evaluate innovative solutions, understand the cause of the situation and improve your focus. If you frequently procrastinate, the unnecessary distractions may significantly increase chronic stress. Numerous reports have indicated that procrastination can frequently cause frustration, and sometimes, the distractions might also reduce well-being.\nAccording to several astrologers, many people may handle important situations during the next month, and these individuals can also seek advice, find custom solutions and decrease chronic stress. Once you encounter a difficult situation, you should evaluate numerous techniques that can significantly increase perseverance, stimulate positive emotions and improve innovation.\nIncreasing Empathy and Understanding the Feelings of Other People\nUsually, Pisces is an astrological sign that can substantially improve empathy. When a person has this astrological sign, the individual may regularly evaluate many situations, the emotions of friends and the needs of other people. During October 2021, you could frequently empathize with your friends, and you may help them to create many types of solutions. Your friends might also request important advice, and you could regularly provide helpful consultations that can benefit your friends, reduce chronic stress, improve well-being and strengthen your relationships.\nExamining Your Dreams and Reducing Insomnia\nBefore November 2021, you might experience vivid dreams that can enhance your emotions; however, these dreams may also cause insomnia. The dreams could represent many situations that could affect you, and after you wake up, you should evaluate the meaning of each dream. If you experience insomnia, you could create a detailed schedule that can help you to manage your daily tasks, and you may also take a supplement that contains melatonin. Typically, these strategies can optimize your circadian rhythm, increase the duration of sleep, improve the quality of sleep and reduce multiple types of distractions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5523619651794434}
+{"content": "By Dale Jung and Kate Randazzo\nAt UNSW Global, the team are dedicated to helping students achieve success in their studies and career as they pave the pathway to ongoing studies at UNSW.\nLast week, at the English Australia Conference 2021, Dale and Kate’s 'Upward Cycle' project won the ‘English Australia Award for Action Research.’ UNSW Global was also awarded with the ‘Anne Burns Action Research Grant’ for their ongoing commitment to Action research in the ELICOS sector.\nWith all courses now delivered online, a current challenge facing the online delivery of academic pathway courses is to ensure and measure progress. This is crucial in the context of short pathway courses for young learners who may lack the engagement, motivation, self-awareness, and agency to achieve their pathway outcomes.\nTo address this, we aimed to transform student attitudes, moving beyond simple grade achievement to a focus on engagement with learning processes and self-awareness. This was implemented through a personalised and reflective approach to course content and outcomes, with an intent to build a learning community of shared goals and intersecting experiences to create a strong sense of learner agency and accountability.\nThe Project\nUNSW Global observed two successive English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) cohorts in the ten-week Foundation English Entry Course (FEEC). Cohort 1 consisted of 16 students from China, while Cohort 2 comprised of 11 students from China and one from Turkey. Their ages ranged between 17 and 21 years. The course was housed online using the OpenLearning platform, with interactive lesson materials and activities, complemented with live classes taught via Zoom.\nThe project aimed to address two questions:\nWhat impact do the cycles of blogging and critical self-reflection and strategic response have on student engagement? What is the impact of these cycles on student progress against established course outcomes?\nCentral to the project was to assess the student’s engagement with their own progress. Here is where the ‘Upward Cycle’ is introduced, involving two weekly cycles delivered via the OpenLearning platform.\nThe first cycle was Blogging with 10 guided entries. Students blogged about themselves and their lives, reinforcing language learnings from the course. They shared posts, pictures, videos, and voice recordings and interacted with each other by commenting.\n“The OpenLearning program posts events about each week's units, and I do them regularly. At the same time, I can communicate with my teachers and friends. We are also improving our writing skills by blogging. It has been a good activity for me to write a blog and give information with photos. I gave information about my own cultural characteristics and read my friends' blogs. I think this feature is very useful for meeting and learning new information,” said one student from Cohort 2.\nThe second cycle was Critical Reflection and Strategic Response with 10 series of guided tasks. Students critically reflected on their performance and experience of assessments. They used this reflection to identify areas for improvement, applied appropriate strategies and set learning goals.\n“I set personal learning goals: because if there is no goal, there is no motivation to learn. It is the belief that supports me to study hard,” stated another student form Cohort 1.\nFindings\nWe have seen an increase in student engagement in terms of the average number of online student comments on course activities over 10 weeks. These rose from an average of 139 comments for the previous equivalent cohort to 268 in cycle 1 and 409 and cycle 2.\nThe average percentage of course competition had risen from 87.27% to 94.41% in cycle 1 (including eight students with 100%) to 98.23% in cycle 2 (including six students with 100%). In both research cycles, half of each class achieved 100% completion, demonstrating an unprecedented level of course engagement.\nThe significance of course engagement is further highlighted by students in their responses in the final essay and course reflection activities. On Blogging and Critical Reflection and Strategic Response, students consistently placed value on:\nbuilding relationships improving language and communication skills expressing themselves promoting learning recording personal growth and progress\n“During the course, I completed Reflection Activities. What I learnt from this is that it's more effective to stop and think than just keep going,” a student from Cohort 1 observed.\n“Having these skills can help my future in all aspects, such as learning, independent life, teamwork and social activities,” remarked another student from Cohort 2.\nOutcomes\nThe average course results were demonstrably higher than previous cohorts. Most students achieved well above the minimum requirement to an extent that has not previously occurred. The percentage of students from both cycle 1 and 2 who achieved the results required for entry into Foundation Studies was very high, at 100%, compared with previous cohorts, ranging between 86% and 95%.\nFEEC students continue into year-long Foundation courses before entering UNSW undergraduate degrees. It is evident that with the addition of the ‘Upward Cycle’ to current course content, it has equipped students to be better prepared and ready to pursue ongoing studies at UNSW.\nFor more information about UNSW Global, visit their website.\n***\nDale Jung has been an English Language Teacher at UNSW Global for over 20 years, having taught on a range of Academic and General English courses and, in recent years, on UNSW Global’s online Foundation English entry program. He is particularly interested in developing course materials for younger Academic English pathway students which promote greater interaction, collaboration and engagement using group-based projects and assessments.\nKate Randazzo is an education professional at UNSW Global, where she has taught across a range of academic English programs, and has been involved in curriculum development and assessment design. She has a Master of Education (TESOL) and has completed a Professional Certificate of Language Assessment. She is particularly interested in improving learner engagement and motivation, and the student experience. She is currently participating in the English Australia Action Research in ELICOS Program for this reason.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6485036611557007}
+{"content": "Published: 22 Sep 2021 Attendees and apologies\nAttendees:\nAdvisory Group members:\nAndrew Morris David Crossman Tom Evans Nick Hopkins Audrey MacDougall Jim McMenamin Stephen Reicher Jacqui Reilly Chris Robertson Aziz Sheikh Gregor Smith Devi Sridhar Nicola Steedman Carol Tannahill Mark Woolhouse\nInvited attendees:\nCat Carver John Logan\nSG:\nHumza Yousaf Richard Foggo Daniel Kleinberg [Redacted] Arlene Reynolds\nSecretariat: [Redacted]\nItems and actions Welcome\nThe Chair welcomed group members and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care who attended the first part of the meeting. He also welcomed [Redacted] who attended as observers.\nReflections from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care\nThe Cabinet Secretary thanked the Chair for his welcome. He thanked the C-19 AG for the expertise and advice it has provided to the Scottish Government throughout the pandemic.\nThe Cabinet Secretary and the C-19 AG then discussed the balance of easing restrictions and a return to a greater degree of normality, whilst supporting the continued compliance with NPIs where recommended.\nMany challenges continue, including vaccination uptake, the risk of new variants, border policies and the impact these can have on possible importation of variants, and preparations for future pandemics.\nGroup members noted the very high vaccine uptake, especially in older and more vulnerable groups. The importance of continuing to strive for the highest possible uptake was emphasised, with an illustrative example given that a programme that has 96% coverage leaves double the proportion of unvaccinated (4%), compared to one that achieves 98% coverage and leaves 2% unvaccinated.\nCommenting on hospital admissions, group members noted that the majority of those coming into hospital are unvaccinated, although some admissions are in people who have had one or both doses.\nUnvaccinated individuals are of greatest concern. Observations from hospitals are that these are also often those for whom English is not a first language and those from minority ethnic backgrounds. This highlights the importance of continued engagement across communities to encourage vaccine uptake.\nGroup members briefly discussed the issue of booster vaccines, acknowledging the difficult ethical decisions to balance given the large proportion of the world still unvaccinated. In low-income countries there is low vaccine supply. Whilst recognising the contribution that donations make in these countries in the short term, there is a much greater challenge to increase domestic manufacturing capacity in low and middle-income countries.\nEpidemiologically there are still uncertainties about the trajectory of the pandemic. The group considered the role that NPIs are continuing to play domestically, alongside the pressures Scotland and other countries face. Leading issues include the use of masks, how long to require these for, who should use them, and what settings they should continue to be used in; health services, the pressure on hospital staff, the risk of burnout and exhaustion and the importance of factoring all these into capacity planning; decisions on the vaccination of children and young people and what mitigations to keep in place for the unvaccinated.\nThe Cabinet Secretary engaged group members on these issues, recognising the important challenges these present. The issue of mitigations is one where the Cabinet Secretary noted the importance of ensuring measures are proportionate and consistent. On the subject of the health workforce the Cabinet Secretary recognised the need to approach the remobilisation of the NHS with honesty, with staff wellbeing at the heart of this.\nThe Cabinet Secretary and the group noted the ongoing research into long covid. While this is likely to be several different syndromes, it is not yet understood how to treat these.\nIn providing support to those suffering from long covid syndromes, it is important to take equity considerations into account, particularly for similar conditions where the same level of resource may not be provided. It is also important to ensure that support is available across regions and beyond the Central Belt of Scotland. A frustration of patients can be having to go to multiple appointments with different specialists in different locations, though if these specialists were to be pooled in clinics at the same location they would no longer be providing the care for conditions and patients they currently support.\nLooking at behavioural interventions, the group noted that levels of adherence to restrictions and guidance have remained high, with the public continuing to follow these. Observing early data from England, which eased some restrictions, such as the closure of nightclubs before Scotland, group members noted that there has not yet been an associated increase in cases associated with this. It may be the case that less people are attending these because of a continued desire to be cautious.\nGroup members noted that a key question is how to support individual decision making and responsibility to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their level of risk. One example could be by indicating how well-ventilated different spaces are. The discussion concluded that it remains important to continue to have open, honest communication with the public.\nThe Cabinet Secretary noted that the Scottish Government is actively considering preparations for the next pandemic, alongside its continued response to the covid-19 pandemic. These preparations will include the creation of a standing committee on pandemics, focussing on ensuring the country is as best prepared as possible for future pandemics. This committee will exist alongside the C-19 AG, ensuring the Scottish Government continues to receive advice to support the acute phase of the covid-19 response, whilst in parallel preparing for the future.\nThe Cabinet Secretary thanked group members and left the meeting.\nState of the pandemic SAGE update\nThe possibility of waning immunity was discussed at SAGE. A summary paper on what is currently known about long covid was also circulated as part of SAGE papers, recognising the wide variety of syndromes that could make this up.\nGroup members noted the discussion of VOCs, commenting that it is possible that future variants of concern probably already exist, though planning for these continues to be challenging. It is important to plan for the arrival of new variants. As noted by SAGE, border measures will delay but not prevent importation.\nThe group noted comments in the media regarding SAGE modelling of possible future outcomes, recognising that models, and their limitations, may not be understood to be as such in the media, but instead treated as predictions.\nSeroprevalence studies last summer were showing much lower levels than observed now. Vaccines have been incredibly effective against the current variant. Vaccines may be dampening transmission enough that they prevent large clusters among those double vaccinated. New Zealand and Australia are planning to vaccinate their population to at least 80%, before moving to a similar policy approach to the UK.\nThe current situation is positive and has improved more rapidly than initially expected. However, the delta variant is still circulating and transmitting. The group considered whether the continued transmission of Delta at low levels could prevent the emergence of vaccine escape variants.\nContact levels in the population have remained fairly low. This does show there is still room for significant increases in contacts which could lead increased transmission risk. The messaging around risk is critical, continued caution is important, the virus is still here but messaging on this does need to be balanced to reflect the progress made and that the sacrifices people have made have been worthwhile.\nDomestic update\nThe group was shown the latest Scottish Government modelling, due to be published on 5 August. R in Scotland is now between 0.7 and 0.9. Qualitative data has shown that a large number of contacts are still outdoors. Waste water data still shows higher levels of infection than testing data. The reasons for this are being investigated.\nThe group noted the latest Beyond Level Zero announcements from the Scottish Government this week.\nInternational update – The group noted the different approaches internationally for vaccine certification. Certification is still being considered by the Scottish Government, as noted by the First Minister in the Beyond Level Zero announcements.\nSubgroup updates\nUniversities and colleges – The announcement of vaccination of 16-17 year olds was noted by the subgroup and advice has been tailored accordingly. The subgroup remains concerned about the start of term, and the advice calls on institutions to apply a greater degree of caution. Concerns focus particularly on the geographical mixing that takes place at the start of term.\nEducation and children – there has been a lot of engagement with stakeholder bodies. The school-age population will be largely unvaccinated when schools return. Advice has been for a change in self-isolation policy, with a negative PCR required before close contacts return to school. The advice on other mitigations has been to maintain these for the first six weeks of term. It is likely there will be a greater proportion of infections in the school-age group following the return to school, particularly given the high vaccination coverage in the rest of the population. The education subgroup will be reconvened at the end of August to consider data from the first few weeks of the return of schools. Future work may include a reflection on pandemic preparedness in the education sectors and lessons learned. The continued alignment of subgroups with the main advisory group will continue to be important.\nNosocomial subgroup – two papers were shared with the group. The first paper related to the use of FFP3 equipment in healthcare settings. The second paper was on physical distancing in healthcare, which was commissioned with a particular focus on balance of harms.\nPaper 1 – this considered whether wider use of FFP3 masks is warranted. The nosocomial infection risk is currently very low and the CNRG endorsed the current guidance. The subgroup also noted a systematic review on this topic by an Australian group of researchers and there has also been work on this area by the Norwegian Defence establishment. The group noted the concerns that some healthcare staff may have with regards to the level of PPE used, even when patients are deemed to be very low risk. The group noted the paper and the Chair thanked the CNRG for all the work they have done.\nPaper 2 – the physical distancing commission considered physical distancing in healthcare settings, given the impact this is having on the NHS ability for services to be mobilised in hospitals and healthcare settings. The paper looked at whether it would be possible to reduce the physical distancing to less than 2m in support of balancing harms. The group considered the latest evidence on physical distancing in healthcare settings, including the update to the international IPC guidance from the WHO published in July 2021. This confirms that where possible maintaining at least 1m in healthcare settings and increasing this where possible is important. The subgroup acknowledged that we are now in a different phase of the pandemic with much higher vaccine uptake. Community transmission is still high and the subgroup was mindful of the upcoming winter which may increase risks. Distancing is an important measure in the hierarchy of controls. The subgroup acknowledged there was little evidence to base a decision on, there was some pilot study work undertaken in outpatient settings have taken place in decreasing distancing from 2m to 1m and there was not significant increased risk reported from this. It was noted, this advice focusses on selected settings and areas of healthcare where this may be considered as part of risk assessment, rather than any change to inpatient ward areas. Risk assessment using the hierarchy of controls is a continuing requirement in a health and care environment context for IPC. It also noted that consideration must be given to the needs of those who are shielding or immunocompromised in making these risk assessments. It should also be noted that patients with multiple contacts with health services may be higher risk so consideration of this is also important. The group noted the advice. They noted the limited available evidence for the Delta variant which is more transmissible than the Alpha variant. A caveat on this will be added to the draft advice and the note circulated in correspondence.\nIt was noted that the nosocomial subgroup (CNRG) have now formed a subgroup on future preparedness.\nTesting – A very brief update was given, noting that the main issue for this group currently is how the public health response changes upon identifying particular mutations.\nAOB\nGroup members noted the uncertainty of the next few months and the importance of considering the factors that will continue to impact on the course of the pandemic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7332592010498047}
+{"content": "ASSESSMENT OF FEATURE DETECTORS AND DESCRIPTORS IN REMOTE IMAGES OF PLANETARY BODIES School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA Keywords: Feature, Detectors, Descriptors, Matching, Registration Abstract. Algorithms to detect, describe, and match common features in image sets are expanding to new worlds with the integration of the OpenCV feature matching framework in a popular mapping tool for planetary images (ISIS3). These algorithms provide a new approach to register images and build image-based control networks. However, the natural landscape of the Moon and other planetary bodies pose new challenges such as numerous features that appear similar (i.e., impact craters and boulders). In addition, planetary image sets vary in scale, orientation, and noise properties, especially when conducting cross instrument and cross mission comparisons. This study assesses a collection of common feature detector and descriptor algorithms to examine how they adapt to these challenges. With our analysis, we did not identify an ideal detector and descriptor combination that exists for our diverse lunar dataset. However, we did identify where particular algorithms succeed and identify their shortcomings. By knowing these capabilities, users can identify the proper set of algorithms to apply to an image set given the presence of noise and variations to scale and orientation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8911205530166626}
+{"content": "Remote Sensing of the Asian Seas 出版商: Springer 出版日期: 2018-10-26 售價: $7,300 貴賓價: 9.5 折 $6,935 語言: 英文 頁數: 565 裝訂: Hardcover ISBN: 3319940651 ISBN-13: 9783319940656\n下單後立即進貨 (約1週~2週)\n相關主題 商品描述\nA wide variety of marginal basins, ranging from polar to equatorial regions, and a few sizeable enclosed basins, can all be included among the Asian Seas. The Arctic Ocean shelf seas off Siberia; the sheltered basins along the Pacific Ocean’s western rim; the coastal seas of the northernmost Indian Ocean, including the semi-enclosed Red Sea and Persian Gulf; the Caspian Sea, the remnants of the Aral Sea and a score of brackish or freshwater lakes, such as Lake Balkhash and Lake Baykal; all exhibit a multiplicity of environmental features and processes. Understanding the peculiarities of such a large and varied collection of marine and coastal types requires integrated observation systems, among which orbital remote sensing must play an essential role. This volume reviews the current potential of Earth Observations in assessing the many Asian seascapes, using both passive and active techniques in diverse spectral regions, such as measuring reflected visible and near-infrared sunlight and surface emissions in the thermal infrared and microwave range, or surface reflection of transmitted radar pulses in the microwave range. An in-depth evaluation of the available spectral regions and observation techniques, as well as of novel multi-technique methods, ensures that suitable tools are indeed accessible for exploring and managing the wealth of resources that the Asian Seas have to offer.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8265810608863831}
+{"content": "There are various reasons why teachers (and people more broadly) do this. In most cases, they think your answer sounds wrong, and want to give you the textbook answer, but in addition:\nThey may not feel confident pinning down precisely what's wrong with your answer.\nThey may be feeling lazy and not want to engage with your answer.\nThey may not be feeling particularly lazy, but your answer may be so confusing/confused/oddly worded that they can't face trying to engage with it.\nThey may not want to get bogged down in dissecting your answer, for time reasons.\nBasically, if they'd wanted to engage with your answer, they probably would have done. You ask whether you should try to cajole them into answering you anyway. I would argue that it depends on why you think they haven't engaged with your answer, and what result you're after.\nIf they haven't engaged with your answer because they don't understand it, then trying to cajole them may force them to admit that, which they may not like (depending on their personality).\nIf they haven't engaged with it because they're feeling lazy, they might engage with it if cajoled, perhaps.\nIf they haven't engaged with it because they think it's confused, they might attack the answer, if you irritate them.\nIf they haven't engaged with it because there's no time, they might tell you that and possibly ask you to talk to them at the end.\nSo it depends on what you want to achieve, ultimately. Arguably they should have engaged with your answer, if it was understandable. But if they didn't, and you force the issue, you run the risk of annoying them (whether that's fair or not). It's up to you to judge the situation at the time, I think.\nFor what it's worth, I've been on both sides of this, as a student and as a teacher. From a student's perspective, it's very annoying if a teacher isn't perfect. From a teacher's perspective, it's easy to feel bad for not being perfect (which is impossible actually), and to wish students could empathise a bit more. The reality is that most students wish their teachers could be some kind of all-knowing Yoda figure, and that sadly most teachers aren't, and can't be. The older you get, the more empathy you develop for your former teachers, I find.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997679591178894}
+{"content": "The conference \"Public Transport as Public Space\" is organised within PUTSPACE, a collaborative project led by researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (Leipzig, Germany) and the Universities of Tallinn (Estonia), Turku (Finland) and Brussels (Belgium). Both the conference and project explore what makes public transport a type of public space, and for whom.\nThe conference aims to gather diverse contributions that humanise and politicise knowledge about public transport by exploring narratives, experiences and contestations of public transport, and is not a typical academic event. Alongside academic researchers, it will gather public officials, policy experts, activists and artists. Participants therefore can expect a wide range of topics covering the following aspects:\ndesign and architecture of public (transport) space the politics of public transport infrastructure the pandemic resilience of public transpor gendering public transport passenger encounters: “othering” and “difference” public transport labour public transport museums and heritage representations of public transport: public transport (and) art(s) art-led research into public transport\nThe conference is organised as part of the PUTSPACE project, which is financially supported by the HERA Joint Research Programme, co-funded by AKA, BMBF via DLRPT, ETAg, and the European Commission through Horizon 2020.\nFurther information Contact at IfL", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9970451593399048}
+{"content": "Watching and Wondering, then Being Called to Action\nLike many Americans, Junior League of Washington (JLW) member Ellen Locke, watched the scenes from Kabul airport with a sense of sadness and helplessness. Locke wondered how to help. Then, Locke’s colleague shared information about a donation drive to support a family of nine Afghan refugees resettling in the Washington, DC, area. Locke seized the opportunity to not only personally support this family, but also to share the support request through her social media. She received a tremendous outpouring of support within just three hours!\nWith her volunteer wheels turning, Locke began communicating with JLW Secretary and Board Member Kelly Hunter about whether the League could also support Afghan refugees coming into our community. After receiving initial approval from JLW leadership to pursue the opportunity, Locke quickly undertook a research and outreach effort to determine which community groups were welcoming the refugees and what these new community members needed.\nSetting and Exceeding the Support Goal\nWorking with the League’s Communications & Public Relations Council, Locke shared through internal and external JLW communications channels a request for household items, toiletries, linens, gift cards, and other items for donation through Lutheran Social Services and the Archdiocese of Arlington, two of the Virginia Government’s official refugee settlement agencies. The donations ultimately supported the efforts of these two groups and the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center.\nThe initial goal was to collect, over a five day period, enough items for at least five families. JLW met this goal within one hour of the communications going live, a true testament to the collective dedication of JLW members and supporters. During the collection period, 162 individuals, including JLW members and community members near and far, donated items and cash to support these new members of the DC metro community.\nThe drive gathered critical items to support the refugees, including:\nOver 5,700 diapers; Approximately 125 toothbrushes; Over 1,300 sanitary pads; 115 bars of soap; Over 3,500 ziploc bags; Over 70 sponges; Almost 50 all purpose cleaners; 17 crock pots; 1,380 trash bags; 30 cutlery drawer organizers; Over 300 pieces of silverware; Approximately 80-85 each of bowls and plates; 12 toasters; and 10 full sets of pots and pans.\nUsing some of the above, JLW created six bundles each of hygiene, kitchen supplies, and kitchen tableware; three bundles of linens; and eight bundles of cleaning products. Additionally, JLW provided $4,845.00 in grocery store, visa, metro, and other gift cards. Hunter, the JLW member who took the gift cards to Lutheran Social Services, explains that “The volunteer was so touched and so thankful for this effort that we made. Getting to see the impact of the work that we do and the work that this organization does first hand, is incredibly powerful.” According to Locke and Hunter, many donors also expressed their trust in JLW to get the funds and donations into the right hands.\nSending a Special Thanks\nThis was truly a JLW community effort. Thank you to everyone who donated time, talent, and treasure. This effort could not have happened without the generosity of the community in collecting funds, shopping for items, organizing the donations, kitting donations, and driving the items to the charities. Additionally, JLW staff went above and beyond their responsibilities by receiving shipments and drop-offs of household and personal items, organizing these items, and supporting those delivering the items.\nReflecting on What’s Been Accomplished and How to Continue to Support New Neighbors\nAs shared by Katherine Rodriguez, JLW President-Elect, “The Junior League of Washington does extraordinary things in our community every day. However, it’s moments like the Afghan Refugee Drive, an action that came together in less than 24 hours, that shows you the true power of our community. Together we can accomplish so much and I’m incredibly proud of how quickly we were able to mobilize, execute, and provide resources for our region’s newest neighbors.” In reflecting on the effort, Locke recalls the “outpouring of love, donations, and kind messages,” as well as many donors asking “what more can I do?” This event hit home to Locke, as these refugees are new neighbors in the local community. While donating a toothbrush may feel like a “drop in the bucket, it might be a ton for a family.”\nFor those interested in continuing opportunities to welcome and support the Afghan refugees, visit the Lutheran Social Services, National Capital area site, which is linked here or the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington site, which is linked here.\nDonations fill JLW headquarters", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7278413772583008}
+{"content": "Abstract\nInsulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) plays an important role in regulating vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation and directed migration. The mitogenic and chemotactic actions of IGF-I are mediated through the IGF-I receptor, but how the activation of the IGF-I receptor leads to these biological responses is poorly understood. In this study, we examined the role of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3 kinase) in mediating the mitogenic and chemotactic signals of IGF-I. IGF-I treatment resulted in a significant increase in phosphotyrosine-associated PI3 kinase activity in cultured primary VSMCs. To determine whether insulin receptor substrate (IRS)-1, -2, or both are involved in IGF-I signaling in VSMCs, cell lysates were immunoprecipitated with either an anti-IRS-1 or an anti-IRS-2 antibody, and the associated PI3 kinase activity was determined. IGF-I stimulation resulted in a significant increase in IRS-1- but not IRS-2-associated PI3 kinase activity, suggesting that IGF-I primarily utilizes IRS-1 to transmit its signal in VSMCs. The IGF-I-induced increase in IRS-I-associated PI3 kinase activity was concentration dependent. At the maximum concentration (50 ng/mL), IGF-I induced a 60-fold increase. This activation occurred within 5 minutes and was sustained at high levels for at least 6 hours. IGF-I also caused a concentration-dependent and long-lasting activation of protein kinase B (PKB/Akt). Inhibition of PI3 kinase activation by LY294002 or wortmannin abolished IGF-I-stimulated VSMC proliferation and reduced IGF-I- directed VSMC migration by ≃60%. These results indicate that activation of PI3 kinase is required for both IGF-I-induced VSMC proliferation and migration.\nKeywords Insulin-like growth factor-I Migration Phosphatidylinositol 3- kinase Proliferation Vascular smooth muscle cell ASJC Scopus subject areas Physiology Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6619065403938293}
+{"content": "This report aims to inform policy-makers, political actors, donors, and other stakeholders about the new state and region structures created under the 2008 Constitution, and their relationship with broader governance, peace and decentralization processes.\nThese new subnational governments have started to open political space, but they face significant limitations. While the presence of partially-elected bodies at this level is a major reform, these 'hluttaws' face capacity constraints. The executive at state and region level is still dominated by a top-down appointment process, and ministers have little control over the administrative apparatus, limiting the effectiveness of the new governments.\nState and region budgets are as yet small, and prepared in a way that reinforces central influence. Further reforms are needed to align the new political structures with administrative and fiscal arrangements, broaden the scope of decentralization to more significant areas, and link it with wider democratization, peace and public administration reform processes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995643496513367}
+{"content": "The median price in 2020 was $375,000 Vacancies are low; 1.5% as of December 2020 Estimated value of developments in the area for 2021 is $1.49 billion\nThe Whitsundays, in Queensland’s North, has been crowned as the top regional area for growth in Australia, thanks in part to its affordable median house price.\nThe PRD ‘Stand Out Regions’ report ranks regional locations based on median price affordability and other indicators such as property investment, local employment growth and sustainable economic futures.\nAs we have reported previously on\nThe Property Tribune, regional areas have been highly sought after due to an exodus of Australia’s urban population seeking a lifestyle change.\nThe tropical coastal area has recorded a median price growth of 27.6% in the ten years to 2020. While the price growth has been fairly modest for land at 3.3%, units decreased by -7.4% over the same time frame.\nFor 2020, the median house price was $375,000.\nAs common nationally, vacancies rates are low and the Whitsunday’s is no exception, recording a 1.5% vacancy rate as of December 2020 with the rental yield for houses at 5.7%. By contrast, Brisbane’s metropolitan area has a 1.8% vacancy rate with a yield of 3.7% – arguably making the region a more attractive option for investors compared to the state’s capital.\n“This confirms investors can be confident in their decision to enter the Whitsunday LGA market, as it is an exemplary of strong resilience, even amidst COVID-19.”\n“With a lower entry price compared to Brisbane, first time investors are encouraged to enter.”\nPRD Stand Out Regions Report, 2021\nAdditionally, unemployment in the region is 6.4% – below the Queensland average of 6.8% – an interesting statistic given the area is a tourist hotspot, especially for overseas travellers, who have had to stay away.\nThe population of the area has grown by 2.9% in the five years to 2019 with a total of 514 lots and 216 dwellings set to be added to the area this year alone.\nWith the estimated value of developments in the area to be $1.49 billion in 2021, the report argues the local area’s economy will continue to grow.\n“A predominant focus on commercial projects is ideal for the area, as it signals the creation of new businesses and improved services, all of which has the potential to create more jobs and stimulate a more vibrant economy.”\nPRD Stand Out Regions Report, 2021\nOther stand-out areas include fellow Queensland regions Mackay and Toowoomba with the remainder of the top ten featuring areas in New South Wales and Victoria such as Port Stephens and Greater Bendigo, before ending with Circular Head in Tasmania’s north-west.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6303826570510864}
+{"content": "As a global leader in developing cloud software to enable conversational commerce, CM.com empowers external marketing, sales, and customer support teams to efficiently engage with their customers across multiple mobile channels, but also automate these conversations. As the platform stores and integrates customer data, it is critical that CM.com, and other companies like it, comply with the act when it comes to processing and protecting personal information.\nCM.com has partnered with Webber Wentzel, who has provided guidance on the best practices and procedures necessary for alignment with the requirements of POPIA. James Bayhack, Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at CM.com, explained what this means for customers, “With the work that the teams have put in to ensure compliance, CM.com customers can have peace of mind that important information is managed correctly, and that the platform’s features and functionality will help them stay on the right side of the law.”\nPeter Grealy, a partner at Webber Wentzel, added, “CM.com has demonstrated that it is serious about properly implementing the requirements of POPIA on its platform. After going through Webber Wentzel’s targeted compliance programme, CM.com is able to assure its clients that its processes, systems and platform are geared towards ensuring POPIA compliance.”\nThe Implications of POPIA for Businesses\nAlthough POPIA has been delayed several times, the law came into effect from 1 July 2020, with a 12-month grace period to give companies time to comply. This means that any business that receives and processes any form of personal information from individuals needs to be POPIA compliant from 1 July 2021. Compliance is a complex matter, but in essence, companies must ensure that they have explicit consent before they can process or use personal data, and even then, they can only use the data in an agreed-upon manner. If individuals give companies their data, companies can only use the information provided for its intended purpose, and they are obliged to update or remove this information if an individual asks them to. This makes managing ‘opt-in’ and ‘opt-out’ confirmations essential.\nThe information obtained from consenting individuals must also be properly stored and protected to prevent unauthorised access to this information. There needs to be a system in place that makes it easy to identify where this information is stored, how it is processed, who has access to it, and what it will be used for. Failure to comply with these regulations comes with significant penalties – up to 10 years’ imprisonment and R10 million fines – so it’s critical that companies take them seriously.\nCM.com’s Role in POPIA Compliance\nThrough their work with Webber Wentzel, CM.com can confidently say that their processes, systems, and platform are geared towards ensuring POPIA compliance. CM.com also provides customers with the tools and features they need to remain compliant, simplifying POPIA’s complex requirements. For instance, CM.com provides functionality that allows individuals to opt in to communications and helps businesses further segment and manage these permissions according to specified preferences.\nCM.com clients that are unsure about whether they are managing personal information in the correct way can contact CM.com for further guidance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6217634677886963}
+{"content": "Experiencing relentless and unexplained medical symptoms may leave you feeling frustrated and hopeless. Concerns about a delayed diagnosis could disrupt your ability to focus on other areas of your life.\nKnowing some factors that could increase the likelihood of a delayed diagnosis may improve your awareness. This way, you can identify unfair or biased treatment before it endangers your health.\nPhysician-related causes\nYour physician should respond to your inquiries and concerns with a proactive assessment. However, some doctors lack the skills or empathy to provide compassionate care to their patients. According to the U.S. Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, watch for unprofessional behaviors including the following:\nLack of empathy Poor communication skills Unwillingness to listen Job-related frustrations Inability to handle stress Abrasive personality\nLook for signs that your doctor has provided negligent medical advice or lacks adequate knowledge to accurately diagnose your condition. There is also a chance that your physician treats you disparagingly based on your ethnicity, gender or economic status. As such, you may receive substandard care and continue to suffer from your symptoms because of a delayed diagnosis.\nPatient-related causes\nSometimes you could also unintentionally inhibit a diagnosis because of unfounded or irrational fears. These may stem from prior health conditions, excessive research about various conditions, passiveness or embarrassment about the symptoms you have. Remind yourself to stay objective about your condition and stick to the facts when informing your doctor.\nIf you have suffered life-changing injuries or worsened health because of a delayed diagnosis, you may choose to file a lawsuit against your doctor. Working with a legal professional may improve your chances of presenting your case without missing crucial steps along the way.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5853095054626465}
+{"content": "The European Authorized Representative is vital in the CE Marking of medical and in-vitro diagnostic devices under current MDR and IVDR regulation. Based in any non EU countries and if you don’t have one, you won’t sell your goods within the EU. We can help you comprehend the responsibilities that go along with them.\nAt all times, we promise the most significant degree of professional confidence and civility. This is stated in our regular service contract or, if you desire it, in a specific confidentiality agreement signed with you.\nNon-European manufactures will not be contacted directly by EU authorities. Your European Authorized Representative will be the point of contact for all communications involved during registration, import alert, vigilance etc.\nYour European Authorized Representative’s name and address must appear on your labelling, packaging, directions for use and, importantly, the technical file. Consequently, when various parties from all across Europe have issues or inquiries about your devices, they will contact us. It means we’ll be in continual contact with your distributors, end-users, consumers, and other stakeholders.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9324261546134949}
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+{"content": "akt x Homeless Link: new guidance for homeless services supporting young trans people Today akt and Homeless Link launch new guidance on how homeless services can be more inclusive and support young trans people. This guidance comes after akt’s report found that young trans people experiencing homelessness were discriminately impacted by the many issues covered in the report, including familial abuse and experiences of discrimination and harassment when accessing support services. 74 per cent of young trans people said their family members repeatedly belittled them to the extent that they felt worthless before they became homeless. One in five young trans people stated they faced discrimination when accessing support because they were trans, and the same number had experienced misgendering or deadnaming while accessing services. We know that is a real desire within the homelessness sector to deliver more trans-inclusive services. We hope that this guidance will help organisations achieve this, by outlining examples of best practice and the concrete actions that managers and wider staff can immediately take to deliver a more inclusive service for young trans people. Moreover, whilst no young trans person’s experience is the same, the guidance also provides an overview of some shared experiences, including pathways into homelessness, challenges faced when accessing support and barriers to exiting homelessness. We hope that all organisations working in the sector can utilise this guidance, irrespective of where they are in their journey to deliver trans inclusive services. Download the guidance If you would like to discuss the guidance or have any other questions, please get in touch with our Campaigns, Policy and Research Lead Jo at [email protected].", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7696876525878906}
+{"content": "Residents of Bakersfield probably know how unpredictable the weather is. HVAC systems are considerably impacted by winter weather. Below are some tips on how winter weather impacts your heating and cooling system.\nHow Can Ice And Snow Affect My Outdoor Unit?\nWhile the weather is warming up, you still should be mindful of your air conditioner outside while ice or snow is falling. If it is cold out, beware of snow accumulation around and on your A/C unit. It is important to ensure that your A/C is cleared of snow to ensure proper airflow and prevent corrosion or rusting.\nYou will need to be very attentive to snow or ice around these units if heat pumps operate in heating and cooling modes.\nWhat Effect Will Winter Weather Have On My Furnace?\nIf there is a likelihood of significant snowfall, keep an eye on your furnace exhaust vent as well as your outdoor unit. It could cause your furnace to malfunction if the exhaust becomes blocked, causing the system to fail. This buildup can also lead to your pipes leaking and malfunctioning.\nThings to Keep in Mind\nEnsure Your Outdoor Unit and Exhaust Pipes are Working Properly\nClear snow from the area around the system, and check your gutters to ensure they aren’t dripping on them\n. Check that no water has accumulated around your air conditioner or heat pump when the temperatures begin to rise again.\nWhen it begins to snow, keep your eyes on your exhaust pipes (PVC piping commonly found outside near the air conditioner in basement-style homes). Blocking your home’s exhaust pipe due to snow can create a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide.\nCovering Your Air Conditioner is Not Recommended\nCovering outdoor units in the cold weather is not recommended since the vast majority are built to withstand harsh winter conditions. Winterized air conditioners can be damaged over time due to moisture trapped in the condenser coils and causing them to freeze\n. To keep the system from becoming damaged by moisture, you should provide airflow.\nRegularly Check and Replace Furnace Filters\nAs the temperatures drop, you’ll want to ensure that your furnace has a fresh air filter even when temperatures are at their lowest. For a furnace operating frequently, changing filters more regularly to ensure proper airflow through the heating system is appropriate.\nClogged filters are likely to cause a system breakdown, so you should avoid them as much as possible.\nWhenever You Need Help, Call For It\nYou should contact a professional as soon as you notice anything amiss with your heating system, whether it’s a sound, a smell, or a problem maintaining the set temperature. A professional HVAC service technician can diagnose the HVAC system during the cold winter days to avoid a breakdown.\nWith bitter cold and snow in the forecast, Elite Air Services is the team to trust when you need heating! We provide\nheating services in Bakersfield and surrounding areas. Call us now at (661) 410-8390 to schedule a service for heating repair in Bakersfield.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5540655255317688}
+{"content": "Tanker and trailer drivers have been urged to always drive safely to remain alive in the interest of their families and loved ones.\nCorps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi’s advice was delivered at a sensitization programme for tanker and trailer drivers on safe driving during the ‘Ember months’ during a sensitization programme at the Suleja Depot of the Nigerian National petroleum Corporation.\nThe event was organized by Proedge Ltd, an Abuja-based public relations firm as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives towards saving lives during the much-dreaded “ember” months.\nRepresented by the Assistant Corp Marshal, Federal Operations, Adegoke Adetunji, the FRSC boss emphasised that safe driving can be achieved when road users obeyed speed limits, ensured that their vehicles were in good condition and drivers were of sound mind.\nHe specifically warned drivers to avoid night travels and over speeding, being the theme for this year’s “ember months” campaign.\n“Firstly, consider your family when you drive. When you travel, they want you back at home. Nobody can represent you like you want; nobody will pay your children’s school fees when they have their own children to pay for. So, I’m appealing to you, always consider them when you’re driving,” Oyeyemi appealed.\nOn the dangers of night travels, the Corps Marshal reminded the drivers that night travel could be thrilling due to fewer vehicles on the road, but reiterated that nature could not be cheated, and warned that a little doze could cause regrettable occurrence within seconds.\n“The roads may be free at night, but the body demands rest at night. Work during the day, rest at night,” Oyeyemi advised.\nHe urged drivers of heavy duty vehicles to remember that every road user was entitled to the roads and cautioned against threatening other road users because of the size of their vehicles.\nThe FRSC boss commended the drivers for turning up for the event, even as he asked them to conduct themselves responsibly by watching their health, maintaining their vehicles regularly and “avoiding wrong parking which endangers the lives of others.”\nThe Manager, NNPC, Suleja Depot, Engr Abubakar Mohammed appealed to the drivers to bear with the government on the state of the Nigerian roads even as he emphasised that no government would like to see its citizens suffer hardships on the roads\nHe noted that huge financial requirements were needed to meet the infrastructure deficits across the country, with scare resources and competing demands.\nThe Depot Manager commended the tanker and trailer drivers for shelving the earlier planned strike and reassured them that government would continue to intervene in addressing their concerns.\nChief Consultant, Proedge Ltd, Mr Tajudeen Kareem, disclosed that the programme was designed to key into the broad policy of the FRSC on continuous sensitization and advocacy for safer roads.\nKareem noted that although the roads were not all in a good shape, human error on the part of road users, particularly drivers of trucks and tankers, still constituted major concerns in ensuring safety on the roads, especially during the “ember months.”\n“Government cannot muster enough resources to maintain all the roads at the same time, but we must be conscious as drivers to pay attention to peculiarities of the roads and in playing our part as road users,” Kareem said.\nHe disclosed that the sensitization programme would be conducted always and replicated across the country for interaction with road users.\nParticipants commended the organisers and the FRSC for the highly-interactive event even as they appealed to the agency to consider less-stringent penalties when “they suffer vehicular breakdown on the highways.”\nThey claimed that “the fines they pay for infractions have become quite burdensome for them.$\nThe event had representatives of drivers unions in attendance including the Unit Chairman, Petroleum Tankers Drivers, NUPENG, Alhaji Nma Mustapha; Chairman, Suleja/Abuja unit of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Yahaya Alhassan and the unit Chairman of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, Comrade Hassan Mohammed.\nDeputy Corps Commander, Deputy Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Mr. Charles Edem alongside other top functionaries of the FRSC accompanied ACM Adetunji to the event.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.745559811592102}
+{"content": "TYPES OF GROUND MATS\nThe type of ground mat most suitable for your construction site depends on numerous factors. Is load distribution or subgrade protection the primary concern? Do I use the ground mat for light equipment? Do I need heavy-duty panels? Do I use temporary roadways on rough terrain? Do I use them as pedestrian walkways in inner-city areas?\nAluminum trackways\nSome construction sites are located on\nrugged terrains such as sand, mud, bog, arable land, clayey soil, or marshland. Therefore, aluminum systems, such as Box Panels, HD Panels, and Arena Panels, offer particular advantages. Moreover, they are friction-locked and form-fitted. Similarly, they are connected in all directions. Therefore, they create a level surface free of tripping hazards.\nTheir\nlow weight makes them more transport-efficient. Moreover, their surface profiling provides a stable base, especially on inclines. Aluminum panels are an ideal alternative compared to steel panels or even wood. Moreover, you can also use them as heavy-duty roads.\nAccess mats made of plastic or rubber\nGroundmats and driveways made of plastic, such as PistEco or Easymats, are particularly transport-efficient. Moreover, these are flexible. Similarly, you can install these by hand. They are convincing due to their high laying speed. However, they are stably connected. Moreover, they are highly loadable. They are also less susceptible to theft on unsecured construction sites.\nSensitive and load-bearing substrates need protection from mechanical loads. Moreover, load distribution is not necessary here. Therefore, rubber mats, such as Remopla, are particularly suitable here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9638826251029968}
+{"content": "This analysis aimed to understand how and why certain representations of fraternity and sorority life are consistently used in media texts. Throughout this thesis I analyzed various media including films, a television series, a documentary, and coverage of a news story and found that fraternity and sorority representations reinforce different social issues. Additionally, this thesis discusses how fraternities and sororities are framed in the media texts as institutions which force members to abide by larger societal norms and gender roles. Stigmas and social issues surrounding fraternity and sorority life including hazing, violence, and toxic masculinity, femininity and feminism, diversity and racism, and partying, power and misogyny are the focus of many of the media used in this study. This thesis analyzed how media use these topics to generalize representations of fraternity and sorority life members and to perpetuate normalized gender roles and dominant narratives about race and sexuality.\nContributors\nCreated\n2020-05", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7579821348190308}
+{"content": "Vitenskapelig artikkel\nRecent Trends in Stratospheric Chlorine From Very Short-Lived Substances Publikasjonsdetaljer Sammendrag: Very short‐lived substances (VSLS), including dichloromethane (CH2Cl2), chloroform (CHCl3), perchloroethylene (C2Cl4), and 1,2‐dichloroethane (C2H4Cl2), are a stratospheric chlorine source and therefore contribute to ozone depletion. We quantify stratospheric chlorine trends from these VSLS (VSLCltot) using a chemical transport model and atmospheric measurements, including novel high‐altitude aircraft data from the NASA VIRGAS (2015) and POSIDON (2016) missions. We estimate VSLCltot increased from 69 (±14) parts per trillion (ppt) Cl in 2000 to 111 (±22) ppt Cl in 2017, with >80% delivered to the stratosphere through source gas injection, and the remainder from product gases. The modeled evolution of chlorine source gas injection agrees well with historical aircraft data, which corroborate reported surface CH2Cl2 increases since the mid‐2000s. The relative contribution of VSLS to total stratospheric chlorine increased from ~2% in 2000 to ~3.4% in 2017, reflecting both VSLS growth and decreases in long‐lived halocarbons. We derive a mean VSLCltot growth rate of 3.8 (±0.3) ppt Cl/year between 2004 and 2017, though year‐to‐year growth rates are variable and were small or negative in the period 2015–2017. Whether this is a transient effect, or longer‐term stabilization, requires monitoring. In the upper stratosphere, the modeled rate of HCl decline (2004–2017) is −5.2% per decade with VSLS included, in good agreement to ACE satellite data (−4.8% per decade), and 15% slower than a model simulation without VSLS. Thus, VSLS have offset a portion of stratospheric chlorine reductions since the mid‐2000s.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6210806369781494}
+{"content": "Return to Play Guidelines for COVID-19\nUSQ has created return to play guidelines for COVID-19. The guidelines are requirements that apply to all of quidditch, in any state that a player, coach, staff, or volunteer resides or participates in.\nUSQ’s risk management team includes members of the medical community, and are vital in deciding quidditch’s current guidelines and restrictions. The members include:\nDemetrius Collins, PT, DPT, LAT, ScD: Certified Athletic Trainer & Physical Therapist Rebecca Martin, MPH: Masters in Public Health Som Singh: MD Candidate Shawn Zink, MSS, ATC: Certified Athletic Trainer The full return to play guidelines can be downloaded here.\nReturn to Play Stages\nUnder the new three stage system, teams will have the option of going independently through stages 1 and 2. Teams may skip stage 1 if they participate in the vaccine waiver program. However, teams may only be in stage 3, where official and sanctioned events are allowed, if they have met additional requirements.\nBASIC REQUIREMENTS All USQ teams are required to abide by the return to play guidelines. Any USQ team holding practices or games at a given stage must first submit the checklist form. This step only needs to be undertaken once. To hold full-contact practices or scrimmages, a team must either meet baseline conditions in their state or participate in the vaccine waiver program, which requires that 70% of a team’s roster be fully vaccinated.\nUntil October 22, 70% of a team's roster can be fully or partially vaccinated. All participants of official and sanctioned events must be fully vaccinated or approved for a medical or religious exemption. Those with an exemption must submit proof of a negative COVID PCR test to USQ before every event they attend.\nUntil October 22, partially vaccinated people may take part in official and sanctioned events by applying for a temporary waiver. All USQ teams must report positive cases within 7 days of a positive test result. MLQ and USQ Guidelines\nFor those participating in Major League Quidditch, MLQ team and players are required to follow MLQ return to play guidelines, which are available here. With USQ’s different updates, our guidelines differ more than that did previously. However, we are still collaborating extensively with MLQ on return to play. Please note that players participating in MLQ activities within MLQ’s return to play guidelines will not be considered in violation of USQ’s policies, and vice versa.\nSUMMARY OF STAGES\nThe charts below are in the full return to play guidelines, and may be downloaded as a PDF here.\nPlayers and teams must follow USQ’s return to play guidelines in their entirety, even if they are located in a state that is relaxing safety requirements. This can include wearing a mask, providing proof of vaccination status, etc. if required. Likewise, if a team is participating in USQ’s vaccine waiver program and the state/local area has public health guidelines that are stricter, then those take precedence. These guidelines are intended to be for anyone wishing to play quidditch in the United States, and we encourage everyone to follow them, even if your team is not affiliated with USQ.\nTournament directors may set additional safety guidelines but they may not be less strict than these return to play policies.\nBaseline Conditions\nTo move up into stage 2, a team must meet the baseline conditions or apply for a vaccine waiver. The baseline conditions are based on the state a team is located in, and if applicable, the state a team is traveling to. To move into stage 3, teams must comply with additional vaccination requirements.\nDetails of Each Stage\nPOSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19\nIf a player on a USQ team contracts COVID-19 or is exposed to someone who tested positive, the team must inform USQ within 7 days of the positive test result. This applies to teams having any kind of in-person events, even if it is just small indoor meetings with 10 people or less.\nBesides team contact information, no other personal information is collected when reporting a positive case. League staff will then guide the team through the quarantine and isolation process detailed below, making sure that all participants in team activities who might have been exposed are informed of the situation and taking the necessary precautions.\nIf a player on a USQ team is exposed to someone who may have COVID-19, they must inform their team leadership immediately. The team leadership must then determine if any other players on the team may have been exposed through the original player. If there has been potential team transmission, then team leadership must report this to USQ, and everyone must follow the quarantine and isolation procedures detailed in the Return to Play Guidelines.\nUSQ teams must use this form to report positive cases or possible exposure.\nTeam Vaccination Status for Stage 2\nIf at least 70% of an entire team or practice group is fully or partially vaccinated, then they may apply for a waiver to go to stage 2, even if their state doesn't meet the other baseline conditions.\nNote that after October 22, the waiver program will go back to requiring 70% of a team being fully vaccinated.\nTeams need to have at least 70% of their players be fully or partially vaccinated. At events with a mix of vaccinated and unvaccinated, unvaccinated people would still have to wear masks and follow social distancing rules. The 70% figure was calculated by examining literature and comments from public health authorities, including John Hopkins University and Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.\nAdditionally, those approved for a waiver may have indoor events in a standard facility. The return to play guidelines PDF has more information on an enhanced vs standard indoor facility.\nTo apply for the waiver, a coach or manager must submit this form to USQ confirming that they have verified the vaccination status of everyone in that team or practice group. The form must be submitted at least 3 business days before the team’s in-person activity under stage 2. USQ’s member services department will review the form and email the team back stating if they have been approved or not for the vaccine waiver.\nA person is considered fully vaccinated if it has been at least 2 weeks from the last dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or at least 2 weeks from the first dose of a single dose vaccine like Johnson & Johnson. A person is considered partially vaccinated if it has been at least 2 weeks from the first dose of the Pfizer or Modern vaccine.\nVACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR STAGE 3\nTo participate in an official or sanctioned event, all participants must be fully vaccinated unless they have an approved exemption, in which case they have to show proof of a negative COVID PCR test taken no earlier than 72 hours in advance of the event. Exemptions will be allowed for medical or religious reasons.\nUntil October 22, partially vaccinated individuals may get a waiver to participate in activites under stage 3 provided they also submit a negative COVID PCR test prior to the event (same timeline as those approved for an exemption).\nThese standards will apply to all official and sanctioned events (USQ hosted and non-USQ hosted) and to anyone involved in any capacity with executing them. This means that players, coaches, additional team staff, event volunteers, referees, snitches, medical staff, tournament directors, etc. must all be fully vaccinated\n(or partially vaccinated and approved for a temporary waiver). Note that spectators are not required to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID PCR test at this time, but will be required to wear masks. CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES\nUSQ’s fair play policy has been amended to incorporate flouting public safety and return to play guidelines.\nIntentionally flouting public safety and return to play guidelines: A person or team who is found to have played in a game, practice, or event when unsafe to due so in regards to school, local, state, or USQ/MLQ guidelines will face disciplinary sanctions.\nIndividuals found to be lying about their vaccination status or a COVID test result will be subject to a minimum suspension of 3 years.\nTo report a violation of the return to play guidelines, please fill out this form. Following receipt of the report, USQ’s gameplay team, in conjunction with the risk management team, will do a full investigation and make a determination on disciplinary action.\nCOVID-19 GENERAL GUIDELINES\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers general guidelines and recommendations for the public on how to limit the spread of COVID-19. They currently include:\nConduct routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces and equipment. Further sanitization procedures, such as frequent hand washing, can be found here. Wear masks correctly and consistently when required Practice physical distancing when engaging in off-field activities. Cover coughs and sneezes and wash hands. Stay home if you are sick or have any symptoms of COVID-19, and to get tested for COVID-19. If you are not not fully vaccinated and have been in close contact with someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19, quarantine and get tested for COVID-19. 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+{"content": "Selection for roles at the Queensland Police Service (QPS) are highly competitive and it is very important to closely follow the required application guidelines. In most cases, a QPS role will require a 2-page written statement addressing the criteria outlined under the ‘Are you the right person for the job?’ section, whilst also taking into account the stated ‘Key Accountabilities’. It is important to use specific examples to support your statements.\nHere is a snippet of a QPS application letter example:\nDear Ms. XXXX and Selection Panel,\nI wish to apply for the position of AO3 Administration Officer (QLD/3XXXX) with the Queensland Police Service. I have 8 years’ experience maintaining sensitive data within the Queensland Police Service and have also assisted in the development, implementation and maintenance of administrative systems and information management procedures. I am confident my strengths, qualifications and experience are highly relevant to this role, as follows:\nVision\nIn my current role as Information Support Officer with QPS, whilst reviewing data in QPRIME, I identified multiple person/address records with attached warnings that data had been duplicated. I realised that the mobile device iPad programme which operational Police were utilising had been resulting in these duplications. This posed a significant risk to front line police, since they may have accessed an outdated duplicate record. I took this critical information to my manager, highlighting the immediate risk this posed to front line police. I requested to manage this responsibility to fix these records as a matter of urgency. I developed a search function to locate all of these records and methodically checked and electronically merged them to create a primary record. I created a task management system, to record all my corrections for audit purposes. As a result, officer safety and efficiency were improved, as during interactions with a client there is now only one primary record to review to notify of any pressing risks.\n(Please note this is only a snippet of the actual applications and that additional examples and detail would be required to address this section). Results\nMy extensive knowledge of legislation and QPRIME and how it relates to exhibit management was identified by the District Training and Education Office (DETO). I was requested to implement education sessions to first year police officers (FYCs) on this matter. I structured the training to basic exhibit management and FYCs were not provided with unnecessary and confusing information. I provided hands on demonstrations, and information on legislation implications regarding exhibits in police custody, examples of best practice and engaged in question-and-answer sessions to ensure the message was received clearly. After the training I met with DETO to discuss how they felt this education session went. Feedback was very positive. They requested this to continue with all new FYCs coming into the station for education and introduced other areas that could implement the same processes.\n(Please note this is only a snippet of the actual applications and that additional examples and detail would be required to address this section). Accountability\nIn my role as Perinatal Data Operator with Southland District Health Board, while a new nationwide vaccination data capture process was implemented, recording birth and vaccination details while an inpatient needed to be extracted electronically and uploaded to the National Immunisation Register and GP for follow up. It was imperative the process be accurate to ensure Medical Practitioners received accurate information relating to vaccinations given and still outstanding for follow up. I took the initiative to work closely with the National Immunisation Coordinators to implement new strategies to ensure data extracted from the patient management system was accurate.\nFirst, I met with these staff to ensure were understood the brief and data requirements, and to determine how I could align my role in how the correct data was extracted. We discussed data fields that were required to be populated and the requirement for IT to be a part of the conversation moving forward, as new medical providers or vaccinations were introduced, we needed the system updated with any new data sets and as a team we needed to approach IT to implement any changes. I then ran the test environment to understand the process and identify any errors or potential issues before the go live date. I sought the Coordinators’ involvement to ensure the extracted files appeared in their test environment. We then met to review the outcomes, discussed missing data and how to risk manage potential issues and errors. After the go live date, I introduced risk management audit processes daily to ensure all data was accurate and if there were any issues, I communicated directly with the coordinators to resolve it. This resulted in 100% accuracy data capture. Feedback was provided to the National Immunisation Coordinator while attending National Conference, and it was recommended that this process be implemented within other Health boards.\n(Please note this is only a snippet of the actual applications and that additional examples and detail would be required to address this section).\nDo you require help with a QPS application? Please get in touch!\nCategories\nAll\nIf you'd like to know more about our services, please get in touch.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7815472483634949}
+{"content": "Stevenson University's Population-Based Care Coordination and population health graduate certificate online is designed for registered nurses with a BSN. Expand your knowledge and practice in the growing fields of public health and population-based healthcare coordination through this graduate certificate program.\nThe passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) resulted in drastic changes in the U.S. healthcare delivery system and presented multiple challenges for healthcare providers. Among these challenges included the need for expert care coordination by knowledgeable providers who are well acquainted with the complexities of healthcare delivery systems, insurance policies, and the varied needs of clients. Coursework can be completed entirely online for this 15-credit hour program. Credits you earn through this program may be applied to the Master’s in Nursing.\nStudents must complete the following courses:\nTuition Rate Standard Per Credit $625.00 Per Course (3-Credits) $1,875.00", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7957236170768738}
+{"content": "In 1826, the French epicure Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote, \"Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you what you are.\" A couple decades later, a German philosopher penned, \"Man is what he eats.\" And in the U.S. in the 1940s, nutritionist Victor Lindlahr published \"You Are What You Eat: How to Win and Keep Health with Diet.\"\nNow, researchers from Harvard have published a think piece, \"The Carbohydrate-Insulin Model: A Physiological Perspective on the Obesity Pandemic,\" in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It suggests that overeating isn't the main cause of obesity. Instead, it's caused by what you eat.\nThey say eating foods with a high glycemic load, such as processed, rapidly-digested carbohydrates, triggers hormonal responses that profoundly change your metabolism, and lead to excessive fat storage. That excess fat storage leaves fewer calories circulating. And that deprives you of fuel and saps your energy, amping up hunger and leading to weight gain. The bottom line: It's not just about overeating. What you eat has a huge impact on whether you have obesity or not.\nIf you've been struggling with weight control, you might ditch calorie counting and start counting your servings of vegetables and fruits (aim for seven daily). At the same time, banish highly processed foods (snacks, baked goods, sweets, white bread and any pasta that's not 100% whole grain).\nIf you are what you eat, wouldn't you rather be a beautiful ripe tomato, a sassy stalk of asparagus or a mysterious, layered artichoke than a flat, beige, mushy pancake?\nMehmet Oz, M.D. is host of \"The Dr. Oz Show,\" and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into \"The Dr. Oz Show\" or visit sharecare.com.\n(c)2021 Michael Roizen, M.D.\nand Mehmet Oz, M.D.\nKing Features Syndicate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8488330245018005}
+{"content": "Breast Implant Lawyers Appointed To Leadership, Steering and Settlement Committees in MDL\nThe U.S. District Judge presiding over all federal Allergan Biocell breast implant lawsuits has appointed a group of 26 plaintiffs lawyers to serve in various leadership roles during the litigation, taking actions on behalf of all women who are pursuing claims over the risk that the textured breast implant design may cause a rare form of cancer, known as breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).\nDozens of women are pursuing product liability and class action lawsuits over the Allergan Biocell textured breast implants, which were removed from the market last year after federal regulators confirmed that the design was linked to most reported cases of cancer that develops in the tissue surrounding the implants.\nIn addition to individual claims for women who developed ALCL from Allergan Biocell breast implants, often resulting in the need for removal of the devices, the litigation also includes complaints that seek class action status to pursue damages for all women who received the recalled implants, indicating that they will now require medical monitoring for the rest of their lives due to the increased risk of cancer.\nLearn More About Breast Implant lawsuits\nWomen may face a risk of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) from certain breast implants.\nGiven similar questions of fact and law presented in complaints filed in District Courts nationwide, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) decided last month to consolidated the claims before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti in the District of New Jersey, to reduce duplicative discovery into common issues, avoid conflicting pretrial schedules and serve the convenience of the parties, witnesses and the judicial system.\nIn a case management order (PDF) issued on February 25, Judge Martinotti assigned five attorneys to serve as Co-Lead Counsel, one to serve as Liaison Counsel, seven to serve on the Executive Committee, 14 to serve on a Steering Committee and two who will be part of a breast implant settlement committee.\nAttorneys appointed to these various roles will perform tasks during the discovery process and pretrial litigation, including arguing motions before the Court, taking depositions of common witnesses, reviewing discovery documents, negotiating with the manufacturer and other actions. However, each plaintiff will still maintain their own breast implant lawyer to represent their specific interests in the claim against Allergan.\nAllergan Breast Implant Recalls\nThe litigation has emerged after an Allergan Biocell breast implant recall was issued in July 2019, in response to an FDA determination that nearly all cases of BIA-ALCL have been linked to this one type of device.\nOver the past few years, there have been concerns about the link between textured breast implants and cancer that may develop in the tissue surrounding certain types of implants.\nAccording to data released by the FDA over the summer, at least 573 known cases of breast implant ALCL have been diagnosed worldwide, including at least 33 deaths. Of those, 481 have been linked to breast implants sold by Allergan, which have been involved in at least 12 of the 13 deaths where the manufacturer of the breast implant was known.\nSince the recall, there has been a sharp rise in the number of lawsuits filed against Allergan over the breast implants, each raising similar allegations that the textured design was unreasonably dangerous and defective.\nThe decision to consolidate the cases means all pretrial proceedings will be handled by one judge, but the cases will remain individual lawsuits. If a breast implant settlement agreement is not reached while the cases are pending before Judge Martinotti, each claim may later be transferred back to its originating District Court for trial.\n0 Comments\nMore Top Stories\nA Philips CPAP recall class action lawsuit seeks to have the company pay economic damages to users left with devices they are afraid to use due to the presence of toxic sound abatement foam.\nA Paraquat lawsuit indicates a farm worker was exposed to the weed killer for decades without being warned it could result in Parkinson's disease.\nA federal judge is calling for parties to select a total of 20 Elmiron vision loss lawsuits to serve as potential bellwether trial cases.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.561203122138977}
+{"content": "More money (and lots of it) will soon be available for digital inclusion work, and no, we’re not just talking about the infrastructure bill.\nThis week, the US Department of the Treasury released its long-awaited guidance for how states, territories, freely associated states, and Tribal governments can spend the $10 billion allocated in Section 604 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Capital Projects. Truth be told, we at NDIA fully expected these funds to be solely dedicated to funding broadband infrastructure projects. Luckily, we were wrong!\nNot only can the funds be used for digital inclusion projects, but the guidance sets new (and exciting!) precedents for how governments should holistically address the digital divide by emphasizing the importance of simultaneously investing in expanding access to high-speed broadband and ways to increase its adoption and use.\nHere is our interpretation of the guidance, and a few things that stood out to us. We also strongly encourage you to read it before reaching out to the grantee in your state, territory, or Tribe.\nCapital Projects Fund Overview\nEligible applicants for the Capital Projects Fund are states, territories and freely associated states, and Tribal governments. While not a competitive grant program, states, territories and freely associated states are required to submit an application and a grant plan to receive their allocated Capital Project Funds. Once applicants receive their funds, they can sub-award funds to other levels or units of government, nonprofits, or private entities. The guidance allows for multiple uses of the funds, and thus we expect many eligible applicants will have multiple projects and multiple sub-grantees.\nFund Recipients may use grant funds for\n“critical Capital Projects that directly enable work, education, and health monitoring, including remote options, in response to the public health emergency.” This means the project can be anything (with a few exceptions–roads, bridges, transit systems, etc.) that meets the following three criteria: The Capital Project invests in capital assets designed to directly enable work, education, and health monitoring. The Capital Project is designed to address a critical need that resulted from or was made apparent or exacerbated by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Capital Project is designed to address a critical need of the community to be served by it.\nEven though a wide net is cast, Treasury anticipates most recipients will use the funds for broadband projects so they presume three types of projects are eligible:\nBroadband Infrastructure Projects Digital Connectivity Technology Projects Multi-Purpose Community Facility Projects A Few Things to Know\nThe guidance repeatedly encourages applicants to include digital inclusion activities that promote digital equity with the Capital Projects Fund award. For instance, the guidance for the “Broadband Infrastructure Projects” contains a remarkable number of requirements for the projects that would increase the affordability of the service for consumers.\nWhile more detail exists for the three eligible project types outlined in the guidance, and we recommend you read the guidance closely, here are some highlights:\nProjects limited to education are not eligible, instead they must directly enable work, education, and health monitoring. The critical need can be something that was made apparentby COVID. The digital divide was made apparent by COVID! Applicants do not need to prove this, see page 9. Funds cannot be used to purchase phones. Digital literacy training, digital navigation, and digital inclusion services are eligible if they are part of a project requesting funds for use of capital assets (property which is owned). Funds can be used to “construct or improve” libraries, community health centers, or full-service community schools — gigabit internet, public Wi-Fi, and lendable computers would be an “improvement” for many libraries, community health centers, and full-service community schools. A Few Examples of Eligible Projects\nAs projects must meet three criteria to be eligible, “investing in capital assets” among them, here are a few examples of what that could look like:\nIf an applicant requests funds to purchase computers (a capital asset) to lend through libraries, then digital literacy, technical support, and digital navigation would also be allowable expenses. If an applicant requests funds to build a gap network and addresses affordability through the network, they could also invest in community engagement and broadband adoption efforts to support subscription to the network. If an applicant requests funds to wire all libraries and community health centers with fiber, they could also invest in digital navigation and digital literacy courses. How to Take Action\nLocal digital inclusion programs that need funding and can meet the eligible uses of this Capital Fund, should talk to their state broadband offices (Don’t know your state office? Find yours here) and state elected officials.\nSome states may opt to use the Capital Projects Fund for programs or initiatives they’ve already outlined in their state budgets or through previously passed legislation. Others may not have defined how they intend to utilize the funds.\nWho makes these decisions will also vary by state – it could be your governor, state legislature, state broadband office, or some combination of all three. We recommend starting with those you have relationships with, and then expanding from there. Applicants have a short window to submit applications (December 2021), so we recommend talking to your state leaders sooner rather than later.\nWhile complex, the guidance provides a roadmap for state, territories, and Tribal governments to holistically and simultaneously address all facets of the digital divide.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5115838050842285}
+{"content": "Domestic property energy consumption equates to 14% of UK carbon emissions.\nLow Carbon Homes exists to reduce this impact and highlight the wider social and economic benefits of retrofitting existing housing. We are a nationwide market-led membership platform for professionals and suppliers to learn, share and showcase best-practice. We aim to unpack the complexities of retrofit-at-scale, reduce confusion and promote action.\nUnlike centrally-funded programmes, the agenda for Low Carbon Homes is set collaboratively by regional stakeholders – connecting all involved.\nOur independent approach results in community-led retrofit action plans that support zero-carbon ambitions, reduce fuel poverty and stimulate local low-carbon economies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9709439873695374}
+{"content": "Challenge\nFinancial institutions across the world today are seeing a significant transformation of the regulatory compliance landscape. Cyber-attacks, money laundering, the rise in mergers & acquisitions, and the ongoing boom in digital currencies has led to increased cross-border activity resulting in penalties that can adversely affect both brands and businesses. It has become imperative for organizations across any industry to have access to a scalable, agile, and automated compliance solution that can anticipate as well as respond to emerging threats instantaneously.\nSolution\nQuartz Compliance has been designed on the principles of co-existence, interoperability and integration, making it easy for both institutions and regulators to monitor and manage financial compliance. The solution is supplemented with cutting-edge technology, such as robotic process automation, machine learning and advanced analytics and comes with comprehensive functional capabilities. Rated amongst the leaders in the market by industry analysts, it is a unified solution catering to a comprehensive range of regulatory requirements in financial crime. The solution has evolved to keep up with market needs in the AML space and comes with well-defined APIs that allow for quick and easy integration with external sources and third-party systems.\nBenefits\nA comprehensive solution for all financial crime mitigation needs ranging from watch-list screening, KYC, anti-money laundering, regulatory reporting and fraud.\nEquipped with intuitive dashboards that provide structured data views with insights on user behavior\nList-agnostic solution, that can ingest any number of regulatory or third-party lists and bank-specific internal watch-lists for advanced screening.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9092886447906494}
+{"content": "I won’t lie. When I was researching cloth diapers before I had my first child, I was taken aback by the cost. I knew it would cost more than a box of diapers, and after I figured out the costs of diapering over a lifetime, I accepted that though the initial outlay was higher than I wanted, I would save money in the long run compared to using disposable diapers. I ended up using cloth diapers on four children and even after factoring my need to buy an additional 2 dozen prefolds, more diaper covers, and a new wet bag,\nAuthor Archives for Virginia Duan Author Archives for Virginia Duan\nNew to or considering cloth diapering? Starting any new thing (especially as a new mom) can be really intimidating. When my oldest child was born, I had already purchased everything I needed for cloth diapering but was too anxious to start actually using them. Here are four cloth diapering tips I would tell my younger self now that I’ve had four kids and cloth diapered them all. 1) Just start. It took me three months with my first kid and when I finally gave it a go, it was much easier than I thought it would be. Yes, there was", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5897434949874878}
+{"content": "Helping you navigate the relief schemes you may be eligible for. Energy Intensive Industry Green Tax Relief\nIf you are in an energy intensive industry (EII) in the UK, then you could benefit from green tax relief schemes to protect you from added charges on electricity bills, allowing you to remain competitive in international markets. Eligibility criteria and reporting structures can be complex, but the financial benefits are often significant. If eligible, we the relief schemes are entered as quickly and cost effectively as possible to receive optimum benefits. We carry out all eligibility assessments, data management, calculations and reporting required.\nThe compensation and exemption schemes relate to the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Feed-In Tariff (FIT) charges, EU ETS and Carbon Price Support (CPS), as well as Contracts for Difference (CfD) charges part of the Electricity Market Reform.\nDiscover if you fit the criteria: You must manufacture a product in the UK You must operate in an eligible sector (Energy Intensive Industry) You company must pass a test based on electricity use and profitability\nWe will guide your organisation through the eligibility assessment and implement each step of the process. Our services are simple, transparent, and sustainable thereby removing the administrative burden from you, enabling you to simply receive the financial benefits.\nMineralogical and Metallurgical Climate Change Levy Exemption\nCertain mineralogical and metallurgical processes can be eligible for up to 100% exemption from the Climate Change Levy (CCL). These exemptions ensure the UK tax treatment of highly energy intensive processes is in line with tax treatments elsewhere in the EU, thereby reducing any distortion of competition. While CCL rates have increased sharply in recent years and represent a significant proportion of electricity and gas unit costs, there may be significant savings for your site, which can be backdated for 4 years.\nThis scheme, known as\nMin-Met exemption, offers significant benefits over the more well-known Climate Change Agreements: Up to 100% CCL exemption (more than a Climate Change Agreement) No energy and carbon reduction targets to achieve No fees to your sector association to obtain your savings Exemption can be backdated 4 years securing sizeable savings\nDo you already have a Climate Change Agreement?\nThere is an overlap between sites eligible for mineralogical and metallurgical CCL exemption and Climate Change Agreements. However, with larger exemptions for Min-Met processes, it may be beneficial to weigh your options. The lack of sector fees and potential carbon costs associated with reduction targets, in tandem with backdated savings, could indicate a change is needed. If your site qualifies, PanoServe’s experienced team is here to help you identify the most appropriate strategy and to handle the process of attaining your exemption.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9393686652183533}
+{"content": "A meeting of senior trainers of the ILO’s Sustaining Competitiveness and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme in India was organized in New Delhi on January 9-10, 2017. The two-day meeting provided an opportunity for the senior trainers, ILO and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), to share ground-level implementation experiences, consolidate learnings and discuss future strategies. The training emphasized the need to pursue delivery of synergized and uniform messages by SCORE trainers when implementing SCORE trainings in Indian enterprises.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9869881868362427}
+{"content": "The mechanical properties of knee flexors and extensors in 15 collegiate male soccer players following different warm-up protocols [small-sided games (SSG), dynamic (DYN), and plyometric (PLY)] were evaluated. Tensiomyography (TMG) was used to assess contraction time (Tc), delay time (Td) and maximal displacement (Dm) of the rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF) of both legs before and after each warm-up, while countermovement jump height variables, 20 m sprint, t-test and sit-and-reach were measured following the warm-ups. TMG was analyzed using a three-way [condition × time × leg] ANOVA, while performance variables were analyzed with a repeated measures ANOVA. Main effects of time were observed for BF-Tc (p = 0.035), RF-Td (p < 0.001), and BF-Td, (p = 0.008), and a main effect of condition was seen for RF-Tc (p = 0.038). Moreover, participants’ 20 m sprint improved following SSG (p = 0.021) compared to DYN and PLY. Sit-and-reach was greater following PLY (p = 0.021). No significant interactions were noted for the measured TMG variables. Warm-up-specific improvements were demonstrated in sprint speed and flexibility following SSG and PLY, respectively. The present study revealed changes in certain TMG measures following the warm-ups that suggest enhanced response of lower leg muscles regardless of specific activities used.\nGet full article here!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9436599612236023}
+{"content": "The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a new online Solutions Library designed to address shared sustainability challenges within the property and construction sector and enhance collaboration between innovators and corporates.\nUKGBC points out that many of its members have already set ambitious targets relating to their environmental and social impact, and all business members are now required to have a corporate commitment to climate action. Now it is focusing its work on enabling its members and the industry to achieve those targets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9787992835044861}
+{"content": "Interleukin-33 contributes to disease severity in Dengue virus infection in mice.\nAuthors:\nMarques, Rafael E Besnard, Anne-Gaëlle Maillet, Isabelle Fagundes, Caio T Souza, Danielle G Ryffel, Bernhard Teixeira, Mauro M Liew, Foo Y Guabiraba, Rodrigo\nCitation:\nMarques RE, etal., Immunology. 2018 Dec;155(4):477-490. doi: 10.1111/imm.12988. Epub 2018 Sep 10.\nRGD ID:\n39938828\nPubmed:\n(View Article at PubMed) PMID:30098206\nDOI:\nFull-text: DOI:10.1111/imm.12988\nThe excessive inflammation often present in patients with severe dengue infection is considered both a hallmark of disease and a target for potential treatments. Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a pleiotropic cytokine with pro-inflammatory effects whose role in dengue has not been fully elucidated. We demonstrate that IL-33 plays a disease-exacerbating role during experimental dengue infection in immunocompetent mice. Mice infected with dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV2) produced high levels of IL-33. DENV2-infected mice treated with recombinant IL-33 developed markedly more severe disease compared with untreated mice as assessed by mortality, granulocytosis, liver damage and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Conversely, ST2-/- mice (deficient in IL-33 receptor) infected with DENV2 developed significantly less severe disease compared with wild-type mice. Furthermore, the increased disease severity and the accompanying pathology induced by IL-33 during dengue infection were reversed by the simultaneous treatment with a CXCR2 receptor antagonist (DF2156A). Together, these results indicate that IL-33 plays a disease-exacerbating role in experimental dengue infection, probably driven by CXCR2-expressing cells, leading to elevated pro-inflammatory response-mediated pathology. Our results also indicate that IL-33 is a potential therapeutic target for dengue infection.\nAnnotation\nAdditional Information", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8187956809997559}
+{"content": "As a New York City-based firm, we are best known for restoring and retrofitting 19th-century townhomes. Designing outside the city is always exciting, and we have completed projects from Massachusetts to Tennessee. This 1984 construction by our founder, Ben Baxt, is one of our favorites. True to our firm’s priorities, the home employs a passive solar heating system, maximizing winter solar gain while minimizing overheating in the summer.\nThe home sits on a wooded 4-acre site in southwest Connecticut. Before design, we studied the site in both warm and cold months. This let us identify the best placement for easy access, respect for the landscape, and passive solar potential. We achieved a comfortable, sunny interior space that respects its surroundings using a variety of design strategies.\nDesign Strategies Floor-to-ceiling south facing windows provide ample winter solar gain. Dark, high-mass interior finishes, such as slate floors and a brick chimney, absorb heat on winter days and release it at night. In the summer, these materials lose heat at night to moderate daytime heat gain. Positioning the house on a south-facing slope “buries” the north side, reducing heat loss and buffering wind. The large deciduous trees surrounding the house provide shade and cooling in the summer. Once the leaves fall, they allow low-angle winter sun to reach the south glazing. A north-facing porch provides a cool, shaded outdoor space in the summer. In the winter, swapping screens for glass storm panels provides a wind buffer. At major entries, double door vestibules minimize heat transfer. Quiet, low volume fans capture warm air that settles near the ceilings during winter. Then, they redistribute the air to the floors, warming the space and preventing drafts. This process repeats as warm air rises. These fans reverse in the summer months, collecting cool air from the floors and pulling it upwards throughout the home. The ribbed roof structure helps to funnel air into the fans. The brick staircase at the building’s core aids air flow and provides structural support. A series of four-step staircases define spaces.\nThroughout the project, passive solar heating goals led our design decisions. The result is a one-of-a-kind architectural work with timeless design. The home was a haven for its original owners for nearly 40 years, until it was recently sold to a new family.\nPhotography: PlanOmatic", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.758838415145874}
+{"content": "This article relates to Magdalena\nColombia is a nation with a supremely rich diversity of natural wonders. Its geography alone encompasses a dizzying array of ecosystems, such as coastal deserts, wetlands, dense tropical forests, verdant valleys and snowy mountain tops. But perhaps most impressive is the biological and botanical abundance of this South American country. According to the World Wildlife Fund, Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world, closely following Brazil. Furthermore, they note that \"per square kilometer, it is the most biodiverse country, with more bird, amphibian, butterfly, and frog species … than anywhere else in the world.\"\nThe source of Colombia's stunning diversity of animals and fauna is its unique location in South America along the equator with coastlines on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and three mountain systems. The country features a variety of climates and ecosystems and is naturally split into five distinct regions: Andes, Pacific, Caribbean, Amazon and the Llanos (plains). It is this varying topography that accounts for 51,330 species registered in the country, with more than 1,920 bird species, 528 types of mammals and 1,521 species of fish, according to the 2019 Biodiversity Information System in Colombia. Conservation is a necessary part of maintaining the ecosystem for this and future generations. When humans interact with their ecosystem, it's often the ecosystem that loses something not easily regained. In the case of Colombia, people damage the ecosystem by altering land for agricultural purposes. According to the Convention on Biological Diversity, it's estimated \"that almost 95% of the country's dry forests have been reduced from their original cover, including close to 70% of typically Andean forests.\" While this is sobering, there are many active measures Colombia is taking to protect its precious organic resources. Protecting water sources is a key endeavor for conservation groups, both local and global. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a global environmental nonprofit association active in 79 countries and territories across six continents, has identified \"rampant agricultural fields and cattle ranching\" as factors that threaten pristine forests, which are necessary for natural water purification. Trees act like natural sponges, cleaning rainfall and filtering out pollutants before releasing the water slowly back into rivers and streams. Rather than seeking costly industrial filtration solutions, TNC advocates for a more holistic approach to keeping Colombia's water sources clean. Providing financial assistance to upstream landowners who use \"sustainable farming practices and conserve/restore natural areas,\" ensures water is safeguarded as it moves on its way to supply Colombian cities. Colombia is a breathtakingly beautiful and bountiful country, drawing more tourists every year. Its biological and ecological wonders are a source of pride for residents, and the need to conserve and preserve its natural treasures is increasingly urgent.\nMagdalena River, courtesy of The Culture Trip\nFiled under Nature and the Environment\nBecome a Member and discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten.\nSisters of the Great War by Suzanne Feldman\nA powerful novel of two unconventional American sisters who volunteer at the front during World War I.\nSolve this clue:\nand be entered to win..\nVisitors can view some of BookBrowse for free. Full access is for members only.\nYour guide toexceptional books\nBookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5642569065093994}
+{"content": "Belleville washer or Belleville disc springs have a conical shape that generates a high force in a concise spring length and minimal movement when compressed. Belleville washers' advantages include high load capacity within a small space, shock absorption, dampening functionality, high tension maintained in bolted applications, and load characteristics that can be modified by stacking.\nCustom Manufacturing Custom Belleville Washers\nAll our disc springs are subject to exacting manufacturing and quality control standards. All discs are preset so that they will not significantly relax under load over time. MW also offers pre-stressed disc springs specifically sized for use with bolts.\nBelleville Washer Manufacturing & Configurations\nDisc springs are used in several industries and applications. They are ideal in situations where tension is lost due to thermal expansion or contraction, compression set, or when wear of parts occurs. Belleville washers and disc springs are unique because they exert a constant uniform pressure and are perfect for multiple assemblies used for drilling, stabilization, and shock absorption.\nDepending on your application's needs, you can consider using Belleville washers singly or in stacks. Your configuration will depend on your desired load and travel. In most cases, Belleville washers perform best in high load and short-travel conditions, such as those used in confined spaces. If stacking disc springs, you can use parallel or series stacking configurations.\nParallel Stack\nParallel stacking allows you to maintain a maximum deflection of a single Belleville washer, while gaining load capacity. For instance, if you stack three Belleville washers in a parallel configuration, you have a maximum deflection of one Belleville washer, but gain three times the load capacity.\nSeries Stack\nSeries stacking retains the load of a single Belleville washer, but increases the deflection. Three Belleville washers stacked in series will have three times the deflection of one disk, with no change in load.\nMixed Stacking\nMixed stacking incorporates both parallel and series configurations. Depending on the combination, you can create nearly any load and deflection trend.\nMaterials\nMW stocks standard and specialty materials of all types. Below are some commonly requested materials used to manufacture Belleville washers.\nBeryllium Copper High Carbon Steel Phosphor Bronze Stainless Steel", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8916617631912231}
+{"content": "A potential association between zinc deficiency and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in infants is identified in a preliminary study published in\nScientific Reports. The work suggests that infantile zinc deficiency may be involved in the pathogenesis of these disorders but rigorous, controlled clinical trials are needed to establish whether a nutritional approach supplementing deficient nutrients, such as zinc, might benefit infants with ASDs.\nASDs are a group of neural development disorders characterized by difficulties with social interactions and communication, and unusual patterns of thought and behaviour. Potential heritable and environmental factors have been investigated but the pathogenesis of ASDs remains unclear. Zinc is an essential trace element whose deficiency has previously been linked with various pathological conditions, including impaired immunity, wound healing and neural development disorders.\nHiroshi Yasuda and colleagues examined zinc concentrations of hair samples from 1,967 children (aged 0-15 years old) diagnosed with ASDs by their physicians and compared them with previously published zinc reference ranges for healthy subjects. The authors found a significant association between ASDs and zinc deficiency, particularly in the infant group (0-3 years old), of whom 43.5% of males and 52.5% of females had a marginal to severe zinc deficiency. Infants need larger amounts of zinc for development and growth than older children, making them more liable to zinc deficiency, the authors speculate. These findings might ultimately lead to new avenues for their treatment and prevention.\ndoi: 10.1038/srep00129\nResearch highlights\nOct 14\nOct 13\nHealth: El Niño associated with child undernutrition in the tropics Nature Communications\nOct 12\nOct 12\nArchaeology: Earliest known human use of tobacco revealed Nature Human Behaviour\nOct 7\nSep 29\nGenetics: Epigenetic signature specific to identical twins identified Nature Communications", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9145548343658447}
+{"content": "Comparison of eosinophil counts in patients with acute pulmonary embolism: Could it be a predictor factor? Abstract Aim: To investigate whether there is a relationship between both massive and sub-massive pulmonary embolism (PE) and eosinophil counts in order to evaluate it as a predictor factor. Methods: This retrospective study included 108 patients (64 sub-massive and 44 massive) who received both tomographic and clinical diagnoses of pulmonary embolism, and 75 subjects served as controls. Hemogram parameters were compared between patients with massive and sub-massive pulmonary embolism and those of control groups. Results: In terms of white blood cell and eosinophil counts, the lowest value was evident in the massive PE group whereas the control group had the highest value. The eosinophil counts increased significantly one week after the treatment when compared to those at the presentation with PE (0.112 (0.003-0.853) vs. (0.144 (0.011-0.914), p=0.01). Spearman correlation test showed a significant positive correlation between right ventricular dysfunction or elevated cardiac troponin level and massive PE (r=0.54, p <0.001), whereas a negative correlation was detected between eosinophil count and the presence of massive PE (r=-0.36, p<0.001). Conclusion: The results of our study suggest that lower eosinophil counts may lead a physician to suggest a higher probability of acute massive pulmonary embolism rather than sub-massive pulmonary embolism. However, further randomized studies are required to confirm these findings. EXPERIMENTAL BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, 4(4), 283-290. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30714/10.30714/j-ebr.2021471923\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6516727209091187}
+{"content": "For an individual struggling with an addiction, there is often a severe disconnect between mind and body, and thoughts and feelings are often shunned by destructive using behaviors. Integrating creative arts can reawaken creativity in recovering substance abusers and can encourage the processing of thoughts, emotions, and feelings that may have been too difficult to communicate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9950662851333618}
+{"content": "Drawing together current thinking and research by leading writers in the field, Educational Leadership will help you to understand and critically analyze key strategic aspects of educational leadership, including: leadership perspectives and values; external and internal contexts; autonomy and accountability; partnership and collaboration; leading strategy and change\nThe book explores major challenges for educational leaders in managing the increasingly permeable boundary between educational organizations and their external contexts, and reconciling environmental expectations and internal priorities. It will encourage you to positively problematize the field and reflect on current debates and issues.\nThis book is an essential resource for providers and students of graduate courses in educational leadership and management, as well as those involved in undertaking professional development programs. It will also serve the reflective practitioner as personal reference when occupying or aspiring towards leadership roles in schools, colleges and other educational organizations.\nChapter 15: Reconfiguring Urban Leadership: Taking a Perspective on Community Reconfiguring Urban Leadership: Taking a Perspective on Community Introduction\nThis chapter is an exploration of the nature, challenges and opportunities of urban leadership. It maps the nature of school communities in challenging urban contexts, using this exploration to reconfigure the leadership challenges and the ways in which leadership is conceptualised. The starting point for this exploration is context and community.\nThe children and young people of our cities can experience life at its extremes: an ex-pupil, caught up in the local gang-land drugs culture, is shot and killed; a child is killed by a drunken motorist. However, the daily reality is often far more mundane than this and, for many, includes friendship and support in contexts which are rich ...\nLoading...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5392506122589111}
+{"content": "Publications - Released in 2014\nThis paper addresses the sexual and reproductive health (SRH)—including HIV prevention, care and treatment — and other health service needs of adolescents aged 10 – 17 engaged in selling sex in the Asia Pacific region. While the United Nations defines adolescents as 10 – 19, we purposefully focus on ages 10 – 17 due to the unique legal and policy implications faced by this age group as compared to older cohorts. In regards to terminology, the term \"engaged in selling sex\" is used for its inclusive and non-stigmatising connotations as well as the benefit of a behavioural description to tailoring programmatic interventions.\nWhile the paper predominantly focuses on SRH and health services, we recognise that multiple systems, such as the social welfare and child protection systems, are organized around responding to adolescent needs. In addition, health issues arise from adolescent contact with health, law enforcement and child protection systems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9275082349777222}
+{"content": "Poll shows mixed bag for Biden’s job approval\nAccording to the latest Marquette Law School poll measuring opinions on the Afghanistan situation, and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden’s overall job approval has suffered, with 48% saying they approve of how he is handling his job and 52% saying they disapprove. Comparatively, in the July Marquette Law School national survey, 58% approved and 42% disapproved. As the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have sharply increased since early July, Biden’s handling of the pandemic remains a strong point for him. Among respondents, 56% approve of his handling of the response, while 43% disapprove. A majority of independents approve of Biden’s handling of the coronavirus response and Democratic approval is over 90%. However, Republicans are sharply disapproving at 81%.\nA majority of respondents, 69%, support requiring teachers and students to wear masks in public schools, with 30% opposed to such mask mandates. Republican parents of children under 18 are the most opposed to a policy of masks in schools, with less than 30% in favor. In all groups, nonparents are more supportive of masks than are others of the same party who have children in the household.\nRequiring students at public universities to be vaccinated is supported by 64% of respondents and opposed by 36%. While over 60% of Republicans oppose this requirement, over 60% of independents support it. Nearly nine in 10 Democrats favor requiring college students to be vaccinated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8178122639656067}
+{"content": "Sara Rizvi Jafree’s book titled Women, Healthcare and Violence in Pakistan is a detailed explanation and analysis of various forms of violence perpetuated and exercised against women professionals in the field of healthcare. The book details the quantitative and qualitative evidences of violence against women in the healthcare domain of Pakistan. For quantitative evidence, the author has cited sources from the reports published by the World Health Organisation and academic materials published in medical journals in the context of Pakistan. For the qualitative evidence, the author has included both event-based and experiential narratives of women who shared lived experiences of violence with the author while she conducted her research with the female health professionals of Punjab. The book is divided into seven chapters, each highlighting the evidence of gendered violence in a synchronic and hybridised way.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8766541481018066}
+{"content": "AUSTIN, Texas — A Florida state representative has introduced an abortion bill weeks after Texas' new abortion law went into effect.\nState Rep. Webster Barnaby's bill would require doctors to alert women who are seeking an abortion if a \"fetal heartbeat\" is detectable and prohibits a physician from conducting an abortion if it's detected. This can occur six to eight weeks into a pregnancy. Current Florida law allows for abortions to be conducted up to 24 weeks into gestation except in cases of life or health endangerment.\nTexas' abortion law limits abortions in a similar time period. Here's how the two pieces of state policy compare:\nWhy Texas' abortion law amounts to a ban on abortion\nTexas Senate Bill 8 went into effect on Sept 1. It bans abortions six weeks after a person's last menstrual period.\nWomen who become pregnant often do not know they are pregnant until after six weeks of gestation. Gestational age begins at the end of a previous menstrual cycle, and the usual first sign of pregnancy is missing a period, which typically occurs every 28 days. For those who experience irregular periods, the process may take longer.\nA University of Texas study found about 85% to 90% of abortions in the state are performed on people past that six-week mark, according to reproductive health clinics, meaning the law bans nearly all abortions in the state.\nFlorida's bill was introduced on Wednesday. Should it pass and be signed into law, it would go into effect on July 1, 2022. If passed, Florida would join at least 11 other states that have passed similar \"heartbeat\" bills.\nTexas' state law is referred to as the \"Texas Heartbeat Act,\" but medical experts say that’s a misnomer. It bans abortion when \"cardiac activity or the steady and repetitive rhythmic contraction of the fetal heart within the gestational sac.\"\nIn Florida, Rep. Barnaby's bill defines a \"heartbeat\" in the exact same way.\n...continued", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5404220819473267}
+{"content": "Pan African housing development financier, Shelter Afrique has received USD$9.4 million (Ksh1 billion) from the Federal Republic of Nigeria, being the first tranche of the US$\nThe contribution moves Nigeria to the second largest shareholding in the organization with 14.77 percent of the shareholding, behind Kenya with 14.87 percent and ahead of the African Development Bank (AfDB) at 14.28 percent.\nThe Housing financier confirmed that it had also received further US$6.6 million (Ksh715.4 million) in additional capital contributions from Rwanda, Uganda, Lesotho, Mali, Namibia, Togo, Zimbabwe, and Swaziland.\nSpeaking in Nairobi, Shelter Afrique’s Group Managing Director, Andrew Chimphondah lauded the government of Nigeria for its show of confidence in the institution and a stamp of approval for the organisation’s financial turnaround.\n“We are grateful to the Nigerian government for their continued support and the importance they have placed on affordable housing. We are especially grateful to the Honourable Minister for Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola for demonstrating this support through honouring this significant payment. We also recognise the role played by the Honourable Minister for State, Engineer Abubakar Aliyu. Additionally, we also appreciate Nigeria’s active shareholder and board participation,” Mr Chimphondah said.\nThe Group Managing Director continued, “It is especially heartening to see in this age of nationalism that our African countries embrace multilateralism and Pan-Africanism as we collectively seek to address African challenges. Countries like Nigeria, historically, have always been at the forefront of such activities.”\n“This is a strong show of confidence in Shelter Afrique by member countries that the institution is now better governed and has significantly improved its financial performance. As a result, shareholders have supported the recapitalisation of the institution as demonstrated by Nigeria’s significant capital injection and contributions from Lesotho, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda Uganda, Togo, Zimbabwe and Swaziland,” Mr. Chimphondah said.\nHousing Projects in Nigeria\nThe organisation is currently considering a USD$3 million (Ksh325.2 million) equity participation in the newly created Nigeria Mortgage Guarantee Company (NMGC) having already been instrumental in the creation of the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC).\nOther housing projects being considered are a Public-Private-Partnership with the Kaduna State 60,000 homes in Nigeria. This project is projected to create 300,000 jobs.\nThe organisation is also in the final stages of providing lines of credits totalling USD$16 million (Ksh1.7 billion) to two Nigerian banks to create mortgages that will directly impact 4700 Nigerians.\nRecovery From COVID-19\nSpeaking on the current pandemic, Mr Chimphondah noted that Shelter Afrique has been leading the advocacy for housing and infrastructure spending as a tool for post-COVID economic recovery.\n“We believe that every crisis offers opportunities; we believe the construction of housing is a critical path to recovery after COVID-19. Traditionally, governments have invested in large infrastructure and construction projects. We believe that capital projects are an essential panacea to stimulating African economies. We already see this practice adopted in Nigeria,” he said.\nShelter Afrique is set to explore how construction and infrastructure development can boost the economy during its first-ever virtual Annual Symposium and AGM, which are scheduled to be held on September 15 and September 17 2020 respectively.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.915437638759613}
+{"content": "With over five decades of combined trial experience, the Kemmy Law Firm has secured millions for injury victims and their families.\nWhile we are proud of the significant recoveries we have obtained, we are equally proud of the injustices we corrected where the harms were not as substantial, but important nonetheless—like going to trial to force an insurance company to pay for a man’s much needed back surgery or securing $400,000 for a young girl’s scarred leg.\nThese cases serve as examples. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.\nThe Kemmy Law Firm, P.C. represented a family suffered significant financial harm when several oil companies paid nearly\n$4 Million of royalty and bonus payments to the wrong party.\nThe Kemmy Law Firm helped a family hold a company accountable for the abuse suffered by their mother at the hands of nursing home staff.\nThe Kemmy Law Firm successfully secured a substantial settlement when a resident died after developing pressure ulcers. She was only 50 years old.\nAttorneys Tom Kemmy and Waylon Allen successfully secured a substantial settlement for a 79-year-old woman who suffered a spinal cord injury that left her with paralysis and incontinence.\nTom Kemmy led the legal team that secured a\nsignificant settlement during the trial of a case involving the faulty construction of a multi-building campus.\nEmma Meeks was struck by an employee driver of the United States. Instead of taking responsibility, the United States blamed 72-year-old Emma.\nGet a free consultation. We do not charge up-front fees, and you owe nothing unless you recover compensation.\nWhen you work with us at Kemmy Law Firm, you are working with a family run firm with more than 50 years of combined experience. We are dedicated and successful trial attorneys practicing in West TX, Hobbs, NM, Midland-Odessa, and across the Permian Basin. Our team handles everything from catastrophic injury claims to complex business matters. We are here to fight for you. We dedicate our time and attention to your case and use every resource available to maximize your claim and obtain the best possible outcome.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9637928009033203}
+{"content": "Many people feel spiritually connected to the beach. The beach offers beautiful and dynamic scenery in a sacred place, allowing us to connect to the forbidden waters. The dynamic forces of the beach have inspired teachings in Christianity, “He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” (Micah 7:19) and other religions. The beach offers a perspective on our place in the world that is both humbling and terrifying. Additionally, the beach offers a place where the two elements of land and water come together in a dramatic way. Every sense is stimulated in a new way, one with ocean waves resembling heartbeats of the earth. We are reminded of our presence in something larger– a rhythm that will remain without us. By connecting to this rhythm, we are offered with an opportunity to realign with ourselves.\nCalifornia’s beaches hold a reputation of golden sands and powerful waves with an expansive sky stretching above us. September 17th I decided to reconnect with an old friend and visit the beach to watch sunset. We decided to connect with ourselves in a location that would provide us with a clear mind and decided on Malibu Beach. We picked the first beach that sparked our interest, which I believe was El Pescador State Beach. I noticed the beach was groomed of kelp racks to provide better beach access to visitors. Species like the Long-billed curlew appeared to be struggling from the missing kelp racks as kelp racks provide sanctuary for smaller infauna in the area. I feel the reputation of California beaches is to always be pristine with golden sands. However, I believe California’s beaches would be more successful without constant grooming as more species would thrive in these environments which would drive more ecotourism in the area. My friend and I came for sunset and decided on a Tarot reading to provide insight into our lives. The cards I drew all revealed growth and suggested removing old burdens. For my friend the cards revealed her inner struggle and acceptance to new ventures in life. The descending sunset served as a symbol to the end of old energies with a promise of new opportunities beyond the horizon.\nThe drive back on the PCH was one of celebration. I feel the beach offers a designated location to self-reflect and mentally recharge and in return is a wonderful location for self exploration that is right in our backyard! Life can be busy and I feel we often become blinded with logic and distractions, yet the beach will always ground us and humble us with our experiences that realigns us to our personal rhythms, which is what I define as spirituality.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9843586683273315}
+{"content": "Room: AAPM ePoster Library\nPurpose: Radiation dose delivered to targets located near the upper-abdomen or thorax are significantly affected by respiratory-motion, where relatively large-margins are commonly added to compensate for this motion, limiting radiation-dose-escalation capability. Internal-surrogates of target motion, such as Calypso, are used to overcome this challenge and improve normal-tissue sparing. Calypso consist of implanting a fiducial-marker in the vicinity of the tumor to be track using radiofrequency-waves. Unfortunately, although the manufacture provides a universal quality-assurance (QA) phantom, a QA-phantom specifically for lung-applications are limited, warranting the development of alternative-solutions to fulfil the tests mandated by TG142. Accordingly, our objective was to design and develop a motion-phantom to evaluate Calypso for lung-applications that allows the beacons to move in different directions to better simulate lung-motion.\nMethods: Design and development of a Calypso lung QA-phantom was performed using Autodesk Fusion360 and an Ultimaker S5. The design consists of three independent arms where the Calypso® beacons were attached to a central-axis and a pinpoint-chamber with a buildup-cap was incorporated for dosimetric evaluation. A Dobot Magician was programmed to drive the central-axis of the motion-phantom to mimic breathing. After acquiring a four-dimensional-computed-tomography (4DCT) scan of the motion-phantom, the scan was imported into Eclipse to generate a treatment-plan to be delivered on a Varian TrueBeam with Calypso capabilities. Stationary and gated-treatment plans were generated and delivered to determine the dosimetric difference between gated and non-gated treatments. Portal gated-images were acquired to determine the temporal-accuracy by calculating the difference between the expected versus delivered beacon locations with the known speed of the beacons’ motion.\nResults: The dosimetric beam output-constancy between the gated and ungated-plans were <1%, while the temporal-accuracy was <100ms, which are within the recommendations stated by TG142.\nConclusion: The robotic QA-phantom designed and developed in this study provides an independent phantom for performing Calypso lung QA.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7589331269264221}
+{"content": "Can Carbon Neutral Ambitions Spark ‘Mobility as a Service’ Adoption?\nMobility-as-a-Service will define the next era of urban transit. It offers passengers convenient, personalised, on-demand access to multiple modes of transport through a single user portal. If implemented correctly, MaaS has huge potential to incentivise passengers away from private vehicle use and help create a greener, more sustainable way of life. Here, Infineon explores what public transport operators and authorities need to consider to make this MaaS vision a reality for their passengers.\n20.09.2021\nPost-pandemic opportunities for a smarter future in public transport ticketing\nLike many industries, the pandemic has had a significant impact on urban transit. However, responding to its challenges has presented several golden opportunities to realise a smarter, greener, more sustainable public transit world.\n09.08.2021\nWhat is the potential for wearables in transport ticketing?\nHow can Public Transport Operators (PTOs) and Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) cost-effectively adapt their networks to enable more convenient wearable payments for consumers? And, more importantly, is it worth it?\n23.06.2021\nAre you on board with the green materials movement in public transport?\nPublic transit is a greener alternative to private options like cars and motorbikes. But the transport industry can still do better. Operators and authorities must do the right thing and eliminate more waste from their networks. What adjustments can organisations make today to deliver tangible change and firmly establish public transport as a true champion of environmental sustainability?\n31.05.2021\nHow could UWB transform transport ticketing experiences?\nTicketing barriers are a pressure point in every public transport hub. Urban populations are growing, and operators and authorities need to deliver enhanced customer convenience while allowing effective crowd management. The exciting development of Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technologies could herald the most significant passenger experience improvement in a generation.\n06.05.2021\nWhat is 'convergence' and how is it transforming transport ticketing?\nThe digitisation of services offers the possibility to merge different passenger offerings in new, innovative ways. PTOs/ PTAs have a unique opportunity to be at the centre of this service evolution. Here we look at the three key services that are driving change today.\n21.04.2021\nFlexibility is the golden ticket for the future of transport\nFor public transport operators and authorities (PTOs / PTAs) there’s always a potential disruptor just around the corner that can upset the status quo; a new technology, unexpected entrants coming into the market or a global pandemic…\n30.03.2021\nDigital ticketing: 5 pain points to overcome when implementing or upgrading a ticketing system\nDigitised tickets on passengers’ mobile or wearable devices can significantly reduce costs for public transport operators (PTOs) while improving the passenger experience. Governments and travellers want a digital revolution in ticketing, but what barriers need to be overcome before we arrive at this destination?\n30.03.2021\n***Stay informed!*** We update this website regularly so that you are always up to date. So feel free to check back regularly!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5015800595283508}
+{"content": "The Center on Global Economic Governance (CGEG) and the Urban and Social Policy Concentration at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) hosted an event on “Leadership in Anticorruption: Insights into Singapore & NYC’s Investigative Agencies” on April 2, 2018.\nFollowing an introduction by\nEster Fuchs, Director of the Urban and Social Policy Concentration at Columbia SIPA, both Wong Hong Kuan, Director of Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), and Mark G. Peters, NYC Department of Investigations (DOI) Commissioner, gave remarks on their experiences. Paul Lagunes, CGEG Faculty Associate and Assistant Professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia SIPA, then moderated a panel discussion, which included questions and comments from Xiaobo Lü, Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, and Jennifer H. Arlen, Norma Z. Paige Professor of Law at New York University.\nIn her opening remarks, Professor Fuchs noted pervasiveness of corruption: it exists at every level of government in all corners of the world. Corruption transcends ideology and all types of political regimes. Fuchs stressed that, given the potential for corruption to poison any form of government, we must seek to understand it better and develop institutions to root it out.\nCPIB Director Wong then gave a brief overview of CPIB’s structure, mandate, and oversight during his talk. He highlighted how Singapore is among the least corrupt countries in the world and has adopted a “zero-tolerance” approach to corruption control. Most CPIB prosecutions have involved private sector individuals, with public official prosecutions exceedingly rare. With strong political will as the foundation for any anti-corruption framework, Wong noted four additional key elements. These include: (1) strong anti-corruption laws, (2) an independent and fair judiciary, (3) a responsive public service, and (4) an effective enforcement body. In his conclusion, Wong noted challenges facing CPIB in the future include large financial flows due to the city’s position as a financial hub and rapid advances in technology.\nDOI Commissioner Peters next offered remarks on DOI’s operations and achievements in New York. DOI, one of the oldest anti-corruption units in the world, essentially acts as an inspector general for New York City. DOI releases detailed reports on their investigations, offering transparency and accountability of their work. The unit’s centralized structure allows for a single investigative body to speak with a unified voice on key issues. Peters believes the federal government should adopt a similar structure, with a national inspector general having a mandate to oversee all federal departments. Peters gave examples of DOI investigations, including their work arresting a Brooklyn Assemblywoman who had used taxpayer dollars for personal benefit, uncovering Department of Correction officials who smuggled contraband into city prisons, and exposing city health officials who were siphoning money meant for foods stamp recipients for personal use. DOI also looks into mismanagement by city departments, which creates the fertile ground for corruption to take root.\nIn the following panel discussion, Professor Arlen noted the effectiveness of decent wages for civil servants in reducing the incentive to take bribes. She also posed questions to Wong and Peters regarding deferred prosecution agreements in Singapore and the potential use of bounties in New York to encourage more reporting of corruption. Professor Lü brought up the relative cost-effectiveness of the investigative bodies for both cities and if in New York the level of proof required to convict public officials had been raised since a recent Supreme Court ruling on the matter.\nA lively Q&A session with the audience followed the panel discussion. Lagunes, then, concluded the event with a brief statement that recognized Singapore and New York City as case studies of progress in the fight against corruption.\nThis event was organized in partnership with the Economic and Political Development Concentration at Columbia SIPA and the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University.\nPlease find DOI Commissioner Mark G. Peters speech for the event here.\nPlease find CPIB Director Hong Kuan Wong's powerpoint presentation here.\nView photos from the event on our facebook page.\nBy Kevin Gilmartin, MPA ‘18", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.722801685333252}
+{"content": "Smart Water Management Market is a way to collect, share, and analyze data from water equipment and water networks. It provides a more resilient and efficient water supply system, which reduces cost and improves sustainability. Smart water management is gaining popularity across the globe, owing to water scarcity and the increasing need for water conservation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8661909103393555}
+{"content": "Watch the replay of experts examining the importance of trade in maintaining supplies of food and other essential goods in the wake of the pandemic. Discussions focused on actions policymakers can take to facilitate trade - including removal of non-tariff barriers and support for transport logistics and expanding trade finance.\nClimate change is one of the defining challenges of our age. Watch His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, Janet Yellen, and others discuss how country-led efforts are making a difference in the fight against climate change.\nWatch a replay of Tedro Ghebreyesus, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and others making a powerful case for more equitable access to vaccines for developing countries", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7300190925598145}
+{"content": "We propose and estimate a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model featuring search and matching frictions, deep habits and a CES production function. The model successfully replicates the cyclical properties of labour market variables in the US economy for three main reasons. First, two of the endogenous mechanisms of the model - factor complementarity and unemployment benefits - play a key role for explaining the amplification in unemployment and vacancies. Second, deep habits have a smaller but significant role as an endogenous mechanism. Third, capital-augmenting productivity, investment-specific and matching efficiency innovations explain large part of the variation in labour market variables.\nTitolo: Factor complementarity and labour market dynamics Autori: Data di pubblicazione: 2016 Rivista: Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/11369/345738 Appare nelle tipologie: 1.1 Articolo in rivista", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8354076147079468}
+{"content": "Channelled templates such as anodic alumina membranes (AAMs) can be utilized to host, isolate, and guide the growth of one-dimensional (ID) nanostructures. In this study, we present a method for Au-seeded and confined growth of 1D Ge nanostructures with controlled crystallinities and electrical properties within the channels of AAMs. Our approach combines Au nanoparticle seeded growth of semiconductor nanowires by supercritical fluid-liquid-solid (SFLS) mechanism and the highly anisotropic structure of the aligned channels in AAMs. Au seeds with nanosized dimensions were prepositioned inside channelled substrates. followed by SFLS growth at temperatures slightly higher than the Au/Ge eutectic point. Microscopy and XRD measurements reveal that the ID nanostructures can be obtained with tuneable and controllable crystallinity, grain size and domain boundaries, ranging from chains of Au-nanoparticles connected through semiconductor Ge nanocrystallities, to Au-seeded Ge single crystalline nanowires. Conditions that control the type of Ge nanostructures are (i) the distribution and size of the Au seeds across the alumina surfaces, (ii) the type of SCF deposition, e.g., batch versus flow-through deposition. Additionally, we present electrical data of the ordered arrays of 1D nanostructures, measured by conductive atomic force microscopy (c-AFM), and contrast the data to that previously obtained for similar systems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6203248500823975}
+{"content": "On-trade sales of beer experienced a strong negative impact from COVID-19 in 2020, whilst the off-trade also witnessed a decline. This was partly due to a nationwide ban on all sales of alcohol from early April, which was extended until the beginning of May for the off-trade channel and for take-away alcoholic drinks, although the ban lasted longer for dine-in customers.\nDuring 2020, COVID-19 government restrictions around the on-trade led to a significant shift in volume sales to the off-trade channel. In addition to the closure and imposition of curfews and other than during the 3-week alcohol ban in April to early May, most beer consumers preferred to keep themselves safe and opted to drink at home.\nNon/low alcohol beer benefited from the pandemic and consumer switches away from beer as it was the only beer product permitted during lockdown in April to early May. Given this ban and many other constraints around beer consumption during the height of the pandemic in 2020, consumers tended to embrace this alternative to a much greater degree than they did before the onset of COVID-19.\nThe pandemic created opportunities for domestic beer brands such as Chang and Singha with their local presence enabling them to maintain a good supply line. This is set to stand them in good stead over the forecast period as are their cheaper prices as the economic consequences of the pandemic are set to reduce disposable income, leading to a preference for more economy priced beer brands.\nBeer categories that are mainly sold via the on-trade are expected to take longer to recover than those sold via the off-trade. For instance, craft beer suffered heavily in 2020 as it is mostly sold in on-trade premises such as bars and restaurants, in which consumption was greatly affected by closures, a temporary ban on the sale of alcohol and the imposition of social distancing measures.\nLow/non-alcohol beer benefited from being permitted for sale during the lockdown when sales of alcoholic beverages were banned with retailers’ alcoholic drinks shelves being filled with Heineken 0.0 instead, which can be seen as a substitute.\nDelivery:\nFiles are delivered directly into your account soon after payment is received and any tax is certification is verified (where applicable).\nUnderstand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beer industry in Thailand with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.\nKey trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.\nIf you're in the Beer industry in Thailand, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty\nThis report originates from Passport, our Beer research and analysis database.\nIf you purchase a report that is\nupdated in the next 60 days, we will send you the new edition and data extract FREE! Home Page", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7659885883331299}
+{"content": "With an initial equity investment of $150 million, the partnership aims to grow the Singapore-based platform with a view to financing over $1 billion in loans within five years. The platform will target marginally-bankable projects in the renewable energy and storage, water and waste treatment, and sustainable transport sectors in particular.\nThe Asian Development Bank and Clifford Capital Holdings have also signed on to support the platform as strategic partners.\nInfrastructure Investor understands that the platform is looking to provide loans of between $20 million and $40 million and may consider being part of a consortium of lenders for certain projects.\nWhile the new venture is expected to focus on projects in Southeast Asia initially, a source familiar with the matter said that, as the platform scales, it is likely to expand its geographic scope to the broader Asian region and is open to lending to sectors such as climate adaptation, agriculture and land use, and technology-led solutions.\nAccording to the source, the initial investment from HSBC and Temasek is a seed amount which aims to catalyse other commercial lenders and “crowd in” private capital to participate in projects. The platform intends to have “a significant multiplier effect” on capital flows to the sustainable infrastructure space in Asia, deploying blended finance at scale to de-risk target sectors.\nThe partnership is also willing to refine its business model and governance structure in time and may agree to bring in other shareholders or strategic partners who add value to the venture, the source added.\nIn a statement, HSBC group chief executive Noel Quinn said: “This innovative partnership aims to tackle some of the biggest barriers to financing sustainable infrastructure where it’s needed the most. Neither private nor public sector can close the financing gap alone – but by working with Temasek, the Asian Development Bank and Clifford Capital, we can deploy significant amounts of blended finance for projects in Southeast Asia that would otherwise go unfunded. Collaborations matter in the fight against climate change, and this partnership provides an impactful model for others to follow.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8329932689666748}
+{"content": "An estate planning checklist can keep you accountable and organized. When it comes to estate planning, creating and reviewing your plan is a significant step.\nLow interest rates can benefit your estate planning strategies. The world has been greatly impacted by COVID-19. This is no secret. It has affected jobs", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999949932098389}
+{"content": "Riana Elyse Anderson, Ph.D. Healing Racial Trauma: Racial Socialization as a Clinical Strategy for Black Youth\nDate: Thursday, June 24, 2021, 2:30 to 4 p.m.\nFor Black youth and adults, prolonged exposure to racial discrimination has resulted in debilitating psychological, behavioral, and health outcomes. To help their children prepare for and prevent the deleterious consequences of discrimination, many Black parents utilize racial socialization or communication about racialized experiences. And, while racial socialization strategies correspond with several CBT strategies widely used by clinicians, there is a critical gap between what Black families do to mitigate discriminatory distress and what clinicians and providers offer Black youth.\nAs such, training clinicians to more effectively utilize racial socialization processes and develop such skills to help Black youth and parents heal from the effects of past, current, and future racial trauma is important. Greater racial socialization competency is proposed as achievable through intentional and mindful practice; thus, this symposium will explore theories and practices important in the healing processes of racial trauma for Black families, clinicians, and researchers alike, especially in times of exceptional stress (e.g., COVID-19).\nLearning Objectives Explore racial stress and coping theories. Practice stress-reducing coping practices. Learn strategies to treat clients experiencing racial stress and trauma. Who should attend:\nThis presentation will be appropriate across all system levels – predominately for clinical trainees and practicing clinicians, along with youth, young adults, caregivers, and family stakeholders. Additionally, the social worker field, child welfare, juvenile justice, human services, direct service, administration and support, education, advocates, and policymakers may be interested in the training.\nRecording:\nAfter viewing the webinar above, you have the option to download a Certificate of Viewing by Completing a brief evaluation and attesting that you viewed the webinar in its entirety. However, this is not a Certificate of Attendance for the webinar when it was live broadcasted. Additionally, viewing the webinar through the website does not permit applying for or issuing Continuing Education Credits.\nPlease\nto start the evaluation and download your Certificate of Viewing. Click Here", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5172074437141418}
+{"content": "When there is too much to do, or think, or finish (and there often is), the world won’t stop to wait for you. It won’t let you rest. It won’t let you focus. Only you can do that.\nMany of the most successful people in the world maintain demanding schedules, juggle responsibilities and discover their peak performance by expertly managing their mornings. How I manage my mornings makes all the difference.\nBuild Your Life Raft with Routine\nA morning routine accomplishes three key things:\nIt frees you from decision-making, which preserves willpower. It gives you time to think, plan and act, before the day makes you react. It builds mindful awareness of what’s within your control and what isn’t.\nHere’s my typical routine:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6395361423492432}
+{"content": "Ant Behavior\nAnts, as eusocial insects, represent exceptional natural models of epigenetic regulation of gene expression. Within most ant colonies there exist multiple types of physiologically-distinct individuals (termed castes). Despite being a very closely related family, these alternative phenotypes are as different from one another at the molecular and phenotypic level as they are from other species. These different castes often perform different tasks within the colony, and also often display drastic differences in lifespan. Using the evolutionarily divergent ants\nCamponotus floridanus, Atta cephalotes, and Harpegnathos saltator as model systems, our group seeks to understand the epigenetic mechanisms that establish, sustain, and modulate caste-based division of behavior, as well as lifespan, which can differ between castes by up to 40 years! Camponotus floridanus Research\nOur early work using the Florida Carpenter ant (\nCamponotus floridanus) produced the first genome-wide map of histone modifications in two distinct worker castes, and identified the histone acetyl transferase (HAT) and transcriptional co-activator CREB Binding Protein (CBP) as an important regulator of caste specific differences in histone modification patterning and downstream gene expression in the brain. More recently, we have shown that experimental manipulation of HATs and histone deacetylases (HDACs) can reprogram the behavior of ant castes and sustain atypical behavioral programs in a stable manner for more than a month after treatment, underscoring the centrality of epigenetic regulation in establishing distinct, caste-specific behaviors.\nOur current projects focus on understanding how chromatin factors contribute to critical periods of behavioral plasticity during early adult life, as well as the closing of such critical periods later in life using single-cell transcriptome and epigenome sequencing techniques.\nAtt a cephalotes Research\nWe are also utilizing the unique caste based social structure of the leafcutter ant\nAtta cephalotes as an orthogonal system to study the molecular regulation of behavior. A. cephalotes possesses extremely polymorphic workers and highly-advanced behavioral division of labor, making it an outstanding model system: A. cephalotes entirely subsists on fungus they cultivate using harvested leaves, and organize the gardening operation in the form of an assembly line, with different worker types performing highly distinct tasks. Superimposed on this division of labor, which is based on anatomical worker subcastes, is age polyethism: whereby differently aged individuals perform distinct tasks. This distinction is strikingly illustrated by the smallest worker subcastes (the so-called minim workers), which tend the fungus and small brood when inside the nest, but serve a protective role by ‘hitchhiking’ on collected leaves when outside the nest. Using this highly-complex system in conjunction with C.floridanus, we seek to understand which components of epigenetic behavioral regulation are conserved and which are species-specific, as well as understand how these are evolutionarily elaborated in the context of such striking behavioral complexity. Harpegnathos saltator Research\nThe ponerine ant\nHarpegnathos saltator represents another exceptional system for the study of epigenetics. H. saltator workers possess the ability to switch between typical worker status as well as, through experimental or natural demographic manipulation, a reproductive replacement-queen status (termed ‘gamergates’). While workers exhibit all the hallmarks of a typical worker ant (hunting/foraging, defense and brood care), gamergates exhibit entirely distinct behaviors as well as active reproduction. Importantly, gamergates also live for over 3 years, while typical workers only live approximately 8 months. This vast disparity in lifespan, which can be effected or reversed on any individual in a colony at any time, represents a superb system for studying how evolution has ‘solved’ the epigenetic regulation of aging. Using a combination of molecular techniques, experimental manipulation, and cross-species comparisons we are exploring how epigenetic and hormonal systems interact to achieve such a striking regulation of lifespan. Publications Kr-h1 maintains distinct caste-specific neurotranscriptomes in response to socially regulated hormones\nGospocic, J., Glastad, K. M., et al.,\nCell (accepted) Tramtrack acts during late pupal development to direct ant caste identity. Social reprogramming in ants induces longevity-associated glia remodeling Epigenetic Regulator CoREST Controls Social Behavior in Ants An Engineered orco Mutation Produces Aberrant Social Behavior and Defective Neural Development in Ants\nYan H, Opachaloemphan C, Mancini G, Yang H, Gallitto M, Mlejnek J, Leibholz A, Haight K, Ghaninia M, Huo L, Perry M, Slone J, Zhou X, Traficante M, Penick CA, Dolezal K, Gokhale K, Stevens K, Fetter-Pruneda I, Bonasio R, Zwiebel LJ, Berger SL, Liebig J, Reinberg D, Desplan C. Cell. 2017 Aug 10;170(4):736-747.\nEpigenetic (re) Programming of Caste-Specific Behavior in the Ant Camponotus Floridanus Eusocial Insects as Emerging Models for Behavioral Epigenetics Social Insect Genomes Exhibit Dramatic Evolution in Gene Composition and Regulation While Preserving Regulatory Features Linked to Sociality\nSimola, D. F., L. Wissler, et al. (2013). “Social insect genomes exhibit dramatic evolution in gene composition and regulation while preserving regulatory features linked to sociality.”\nGenome Research. A Chromatin Link to Caste Identity in the Carpenter And Camponotus Floridanus", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5684314966201782}
+{"content": "Power surges can cause severe damage to every device connected to an outlet in your home. To minimize the risk of damage to your technology, appliances, and other devices, consider adding a surge protector and individual power strips to your home. These products can protect your entertainment devices and appliances from sudden spikes in electrical voltage, prolonging their usable life and preventing the need for costly repairs. As leading providers of quality residential electrical services, the team at\nElextric has provided some information on the importance of surge protection for your home. Benefits of Surge Protection for Your Home\nBy utilizing whole-home surge protectors and power strips, you can minimize the risk of damage from power surges and other electrical issues. Surge protection offers the following benefits for any home:\nTotal Protection for Your Technology\nA power surge can cause severe damage to all major devices in your home that are connected to an outlet. Electronics such as televisions, computers, chargers, consoles, and other everyday items can suffer severe damage to their internal batteries or circuit boards, rendering them unusable. In addition to technology, surge protectors can also protect your appliances—refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens— from damage.\nCost Savings and Peace of Mind\nIn addition to prolonging the usable life of your devices and appliances, surge protectors can prevent the need for costly repairs. Some damage caused by power surges can render devices completely inoperable, resulting in the need for expensive replacements. A surge protector often costs a fraction of the price of a large television or computer, making it a worthwhile investment. By using a whole-home surge protector and power strips for all major outlets in your home, you are saving money while maintaining peace of mind, even during a power outage.\nOptions for Every Home\nQuality surge protection can be installed in any home. With a variety of surge protectors and power strips available on the market, there is a solution for any budget. While power strips can be safely installed by any homeowner, whole-home surge protectors often need to be installed by a certified electrician due to the complexity of the job.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.99083411693573}
+{"content": "Dual in-aquifer and near surface processes drive arsenic mobilization in Cambodian groundwaters. Author(s): Richards, Laura A; Magnone, Daniel; Sültenfuß, Jürgen; Chambers, Lee; Bryant, Charlotte; Boyce, Adrian J; van Dongen, Bart E; Ballentine, Christopher J; Sovann, Chansopheaktra; Uhlemann, Sebastian; Kuras, Oliver; Gooddy, Daren C; Polya, David A et al. Published Web Locationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.12.437 Abstract\nMillions of people globally, and particularly in South and Southeast Asia, face chronic exposure to arsenic from reducing groundwaters in which. Arsenic release to is widely attributed largely to reductive dissolution of arsenic-bearing iron minerals, driven by metal reducing bacteria using bioavailable organic matter as an electron donor. However, the nature of the organic matter implicated in arsenic mobilization, and the location within the subsurface where these processes occur, remains debated. In a high resolution study of a largely pristine, shallow aquifer in Kandal Province, Cambodia, we have used a complementary suite of geochemical tracers (including\n14C, 3H, 3He, 4He, Ne, δ 18O, δD, CFCs and SF 6) to study the evolution in arsenic-prone shallow reducing groundwaters along dominant flow paths. The observation of widespread apparent 3H- 3He ages of <55years fundamentally challenges some previous models which concluded that groundwater residence times were on the order of hundreds of years. Surface-derived organic matter is transported to depths of >30m, and the relationships between age-related tracers and arsenic suggest that this surface-derived organic matter is likely to contribute to in-aquifer arsenic mobilization. A strong relationship between 3H- 3He age and depth suggests the dominance of a vertical hydrological control with an overall vertical flow velocity of ~0.4±0.1m·yr -1 across the field area. A calculated overall groundwater arsenic accumulation rate of ~0.08±0.03μM·yr -1 is broadly comparable to previous estimates from other researchers for similar reducing aquifers in Bangladesh. Although apparent arsenic groundwater accumulation rates varied significantly with site (e.g. between sand versus clay dominated sequences), rates are generally highest near the surface, perhaps reflecting the proximity to the redox cline and/or depth-dependent characteristics of the OM pool, and confounded by localized processes such as continued in-aquifer mobilization, sorption/desorption, and methanogenesis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8735281229019165}
+{"content": "The convenience sector has been feeling the squeeze as consumers have returned to spending more at bigger supermarkets and in the hospitality sector following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.\nAccording to the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Convenience Tracking Programme, the average weekly value of convenience store shoppers decreased by 1% during the four weeks ending July 25.\nThe average weekly value of a convenience store shopper declined from £23.56 in the four weeks ending June 27 to £23.27 in the following four weeks.\nDuring the same periods, average basket size remained stable at 2.8 items per trip. According to Lumina this indicates that shoppers are becoming more budget conscious and opting for alternatives to higher value items.\nThis trend is apparent in a decline in impulse purchasing, which decreased by 0.7 percentage points during the four weeks to July 25 as consumers increasingly restrict spending on non-essentials. Impulse items were increasingly purchased due to promotions, further emphasising a move towards value-conscious shopping.\nThe average visit frequency of convenience shoppers has also fallen slightly, from 2.8 times per week to 2.6. This reflects the easing of restrictions and pre-pandemic shopping habits returning.\nThis is further highlighted by a steep decline in the proportion of shoppers using delivery and click & collect. The proportion of shoppers using delivery fell 4 percentage points, from 7.1% to 3.1%. Click & collect saw a decline of 1.9 percentage points, from 2.2% to 0.3%.\nCommenting on the results, senior insight manager at Lumina Intelligence, Katherine Prowse, said: “With restrictions easing, convenience stores are having to compete with other grocery channels, as well as hospitality. Shoppers are becoming more comfortable out and about, so larger shops within supermarkets are more prominent. As hospitality reopens and events return, there is also a challenge around budgets.\n“Shoppers will be keen to make up for lost time, which could result in them becoming more budget conscious with their groceries. This is already apparent with spend declining and impulse purchasing on promotions increasing. Retailers can lean on this demand for promotions to drive footfall and highlight value.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.970028817653656}
+{"content": "By Peter Nurse\nbiedexmarkets.com — Crude oil prices slipped lower Tuesday, falling below $70 a barrel on fears that rising Covid cases in China would stunt growth in the second-largest oil consumer in the world.\nBy 10:05 AM ET (1405 GMT), futures traded 2.3% lower at $69.61 a barrel, falling beneath $70 for the first time in two weeks, while the contract fell 1.9% to $71.50.\nU.S. Gasoline RBOB Futures were down 1.2% at $2.2474 a gallon.\nChina had largely managed to control the Covid-19 virus since the initial outbreak, helping to underpin a strong economic recovery from the pandemic, greatly contributing to the broader rebound in oil.\nHowever, it is now implementing a wave of travel restrictions and quarantine orders at a level not seen since the initial outbreak. Wuhan, where the virus was first reported in 2019, reported three new locally transmitted cases on Monday after more than a year, prompting the authorities to test the city’s 12 million residents amid fears the delta variant of the virus will quickly take hold.\nChina’s factory activity growth had already slipped sharply in July, with the falling on Monday to the lowest level since April 2020.\nCovid cases are also rising in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 72,000 new cases per day in the United States over the weekend, a 44% increase over the previous week and higher than the peak set in the summer of 2020.\n“Things are going to get worse” as the delta variant fuels a surge in cases, according to U.S. infectious-disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci earlier this week. However, he did not expect the U.S. to lock down businesses again, which means this outbreak would have less of an impact on U.S. oil demand.\nThat said, “the balancing force of higher prices is already manifesting,” said analysts at JPMorgan (NYSE:), in a note. “Consumers are warning of demand destruction, while OPEC+ has decided to release barrels. The ability to find balance in the global market could manifest even in a month or two, and our model implies that we will reach an apex in price by 4Q ‘21.”\nLater in the session, the will release its weekly assessment of crude stockpiles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.696696400642395}
+{"content": "The Marine Species Programme of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) outlines a regional strategy for the cooperative conservation and management of dugongs, marine turtles, whales and dolphins. This strategy will enable Pacific Islanders to take a primary role in achieving the following vision:\n\"A healthy Pacific Ocean with sustainable populations of whales, dolphins, marine turtles, dugongs and other species, and meets the aspirations of Pacific Island peoples and protects their natural and cultural heritage\"\nThis study, commissioned by the UNEP/CMS Secretariat, aims to identify how climate change is likely to affect individual migratory species, and the degree of threat that they face.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6177935004234314}
+{"content": "How to prepare for our final days\nUpdated: Oct 6\nGrim as it may sound. Death is part of life, and it might surprise us, especially in times like this. It is why we should prepare. Some of us are alone in Finland, and our relatives are far away, or we might not have anyone to take care of us or fight for us in these uncertain times.\nSome of us might think that we should not think about death at the moment. The thought of it is scary and frightening, but we should prepare because it will help our loved ones to survive and overcome the tragic situation. There are many practical things to consider before and after death. It might be overwhelming, along with grief and sorrow.\nDigital Testament\nIn today's digital world, most of us have various digital and social accounts; some of these accounts might have money such as gaming, bonus, and bank accounts. Some accounts might not have monetary value, and others have sentimental value that contains precious photos, memorable videos, and essential documents.\nWe also have applications in various technical outlets such as our computers, pads, and phones. We might even have older versions of these appliances but kept them because they are somehow dear to us.\nIt's essential to take these accounts and appliances in order, updated and organized if you want that the most important documents and memories will be forwarded to the next generation.\nImportantly, we also need to grant access to someone we trust when we are not able to do so. We all know that all of these accounts are secured and stored behind passwords, two-factor authentication, and other security measures provided by the application enterprise.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8453047871589661}
+{"content": "In June 2021, the Ontario government published a report that contained 197 recommendations for Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). These standards aim to identify, remove, and prevent accessibility gaps and barriers faced by students with disabilities from kindergarten to Grade 12. A further 75 recommendations were put forward addressing the transition from K-12 to post-secondary, the community and/or the workplace.\nThe government called for members of the public and organizations to submit a response to the recommendations before the K-12 Education Standards Development Committee finalizes them.\nTo help strengthen our response to these recommendations, CNIB held virtual consultation sessions with our community members to include that feedback in our report to the government. Interviewees included Ontario K-12 teachers and CNIB staff, as well as students who are blind or partially sighted and their parents. Thank you to everyone who participated and provided their feedback.\nYou can read our full detailed response to the Committee here. We have also provided a summary below of key points that we would like the Committee to address: 1) Teacher training\nWe believe that the current Additional Qualifications (AQ) system for training Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) is inadequate. A person should complete post-secondary to become a TVI.\nOur interviewees also reported that there wasn't always a TVI available for the student but that an EA isn't an adequate replacement. Therefore, we suggest that data on TVIs include areas where someone less qualified is substituting for a full TVI. This way, the school boards can address situations where children with sight loss are underserved.\n2) Curriculum\nCNIB endorses the implementation of the Expanded Core Curriculum for students with sight loss and recommends the formal adoption of the Canadian National Standards for the Education of Children and Youth Who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Including Those with Additional Disabilities.\nCourse materials must be gathered and made accessible before the beginning of the school year so that students who are blind or partially sighted will have access to it on the first day of class, like everyone else.\nAccessibility standards for virtual learning platforms should be set and reviewed every year. We believe this should be prioritized in future drafts of these recommendations to ensure virtual learning is accessible to every student.\n3) Individual Education Planning (IEP)\nCurrently, the recommendations have not explicitly identified IEPs as a tool to support students with disabilities. We recommend that IEPs be strengthened to include both extra-curricular activities like after-school programs and off-campus learning experiences, such as field trips. IEPs should also include individualized emergency planning. Finally, the IEP evaluation process should include everyone involved in the student's learning journey: parents/guardians and the student themselves.\n4) Expanded co-operative/experiential learning opportunities\nThe Committee correctly calls out that students with disabilities often have less access to co-op and experiential learning opportunities. Along with offering support and advice to employers, we recommend the Ontario government also set up a fund for students with disabilities for placement accommodations. We support the recommendations for increased experiential learning opportunities but would like to see a detailed plan for how this will be accomplished.\n5) Transitions\nHigh schools can help support the transition to post-secondary for students with disabilities by ensuring guidance and career counsellors have adequate knowledge on post-secondary student accessibility offices and how to access them. This information should be published on schools' websites in an easily accessible place. We recommend the Committee strengthen the recommendations surrounding required documentation for post-secondary so the requirements are the same across all colleges and universities (not just \"reasonably consistent\").\nThe Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility is considering public input over the coming months and will incorporate that feedback into the final version of the AODA K-12 Standard. Feedback on the recommendations can be provided at this link: Consultation – Initial Recommendations for K-12 Accessibility Standards, with a deadline of\nNovember 1, 2021.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5069917440414429}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTrypanosoma brucei, a causative agent of African Sleeping Sickness, constantly changes its dense variant surface glycoprotein (VSG) coat to avoid elimination by the immune system of its mammalian host, using an extensive repertoire of dedicated genes. However, the dynamics of VSG expression in T. brucei during an infection are poorly understood.We have developed a method, based on de novo assembly of VSGs, for quantitatively examining the diversity of expressed VSGs in any population of trypanosomes and monitored VSG population dynamics in vivo. Our experiments revealed unexpected diversity within parasite populations and a mechanism for diversifying the genome-encoded VSG repertoire. The interaction between T. brucei and its host is substantially more dynamic and nuanced than previously expected.\nASJC Scopus subject areas General", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9778845310211182}
+{"content": "In addition to the Center’s workshops, there are many online opportunities for students, staff and faculty to further their learning and knowledge regarding LGBTQ+ identities and communities. Below is a curated list of online learning opportunities that are easy to access and free to learners.\nPride Teach-Out: In the fall of 2019, the Spectrum Center and the Office for Academic Innovation created the Pride Teach-Out. This free 5-hour mini-course delves into the complexities of Pride as an event and as a feeling for individuals within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community, also referred to as LGBTQ. The production team interviewed several individuals who self-identify within the LGBTQ community in order to provide you with direct narratives and experiences. You can access the course here: https://bit.ly/2VnCdNk. LGBTQ+ Coursera Courses: Coursera, an online platform for training and courses, offers a range of courses curated around the LGBTQ+ experience. This blog post from Queersera, Coursera’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group, includes a list of LGBTQ+ courses available on Coursera for any UM student, staff and faculty. The courses include an introduction to LGBTQ+ identities from the University of Colorado, a health-specific Gender 101 course from Stanford University, an exploration of transgender and non-binary identities from the University of Minnesota, and a course on LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace from the University of Pittsburgh. University of Maryland LGBTQ Learning Modules: The LGBTQ Equity Center at the University of Maryland provides a series of online learning modules for individuals who seek to learn more about transgender and gender identity issues. These learning webinars cover a wide range of topics from LGBTQ+ inclusion in the classroom, trans inclusion practices, and LGBTQ+ people of color and intersectionality. University of Wisconsin-Madison LGBTQ+ Resources: The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a resource site with links to resources regarding LGBTQ+ identities and communities. These resources include topics such as trans-inclusive classroom practices, intersex identities, bystander intervention and LGBTQ+ allyship. LinkedIn Learning LGBTQ+ Trainings: Through a partnership with Linkedin Learning, UM’s HR provides students, staff and faculty the opportunity to access online learning modules at no cost in order to further their own learning and skill-building. LinkedIn Learning includes videos, learning paths, documents and learning paths around LGBTQ+ topics, including this DEI collection from HR Organizational Learning. LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Online Teaching: The Thriving on Campus Collective, based in Ontario, Canada, published a webinar series on LGBTQ+ inclusion in online teaching. The webinar series features experienced scholars presenting on various topics related to online learning, teaching and LGBTQ+ inclusion.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.873397707939148}
+{"content": "Rugs often enhance a home’s aesthetic appeal. One ever-growing, popular design is the Berber rug, which is also referred to as the Beni Ourain rug.\nHistory\nAdditionally referred to as Moroccan Berber rugs, the origin of these showpieces dates back many centuries. The decorative items were first created by the nation’s Berber tribes. This ethnicity of persons is native to Morocco and surrounding nations and have long been lauded for their crafts making and artistic capabilities.\nIn early times, Berbers used the wool taken from sheep roaming the Atlas Mountain region to weave these famous rugs. Such creations are noted for their color schemes. The designs typically contain white tones with darker patterns mixed into the inner fabric. Moreover, Moroccan Berber rugs are known for possessing looping, uncut piles connecting to its edges.\nPractical Uses\nAt one time, Berber creations were mainly used in casual settings like basements or as centerpieces in offices. However, burgeoning popularity of the designs has rendered them favorable showpieces to position in more formal locations like dining rooms.\nAssociated Benefits\nDesign and carpet industry professionals maintain that a Berber rug yields numerous benefits to those investing in said creations including:\nVersatility\nIn addition to possessing unique and exotic designs, Berber rugs are also praised for their versatility. Historians note that they generate a surprising degree of warmth. Native Moroccan and other individuals native to North Africa place said objects in their homes and tents to enhance comfort levels on chilly evenings and mornings.\nDurability\nResearchers opine that Berber rugs are stronger and last longer than other contemporary flooring materials. Industry insiders attribute this to the fiber used to create said centerpieces, in addition to their design.\nMaintenance\nMost carpet owners have nightmares regarding the possibility of permanently damaging events like spills. That said, Berber rugs are considered to be relatively resistant to lasting stains. Furthermore, these tapestries are thought to be somewhat simple to clean.\nCarpet experts suggest that this attribute should be credited to the designs looped construction, which often holds spills to the rug’s surface for longer periods. This enables owners to spot potential trouble spots and remediate associated problems before they get a chance to seep further into the creations.\nAdditionally, the color schemes found in most Berber designs renders them more capable of hiding potential soiling precipitated by spills.\nCost\nArguably, cost is the most significant reason Berber rugs continue to gain in popular appeal. Consumer organizations have found that the designs are usually far less costly than other carpeting typically employed for residential purposes.\nIndustry professionals maintain reduced costs are attributed to the fibers used to construct the tapestries. Berbers are made from olefin fibers, which are considered less expensive than others fibers used to spin carpeting like wood or nylon.\nFurthermore, a Beni Ourain rug is easier to manufacture than others because their loops do not have to be removed during the design process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6741420030593872}
+{"content": "Breakthroughs for understanding and treating conditions like cancer have been transformed by harnessing big data – but its potential has not yet been met in mental health. Treatments are most effective when they are delivered to the right people, at the right time, in the right way. Currently we don’t know what mental health treatments will workContinue reading “What can big data do for mental health treatment?”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7884339094161987}
+{"content": "Throughout childhood, you will want to rely on your child's doctor to help you gain clarity around medical decisions. However, you must first decide… who will their doctor be? You obviously need someone who is properly trained and licensed, but you also want someone who is compassionate, understanding, and available. If you're like me, after becoming a parent I quickly learned that the modern medical model of primary care pediatrics was none of those things. I ensure you, you will receive all of those things and more in my practice.\nThe struggle of knowing something is wrong, but no one will listen\nConfused by all the conflicting information available to parents Afraid they will never feel capable or certain of anything Exhausted from trying everything, yet nothing seems to help\nLasting on average 45 minutes with a detailed review of your medical, family, and social history, as well as a thorough physical exam\nDetailed discussions regarding the pros and cons of all treatment options and goals of care\nIncorporating all aspects of health: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual\nFrustrated with traditional medicine only treating you after you're ill. Nurturing Wellness Clinic is focused on preventative medicine, taking a holistic, in-depth approach to you and your child's wellness. You deserve to feel heard, understood, taken seriously, and supported. I may not be able to make parenting any easier, but how else can I help?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7494866847991943}
+{"content": "Description The future of fat burning proteins in Australia is here with WHEY RIPPED This Australian-made protein is the very first protein ever to include ASHWAGANDA. Ashwaganda is proven in human trials for lowering cortisol post. In a post-workout environment, your body has just gone through immense physical stressors, often leading to elevated Cortisol. Ashwaganda is included in the formula for its ability to lower cortisol as per human studies, and lowered Cortisol is associated with allowing optimal nutrient absorption, an optimized state for fat burning, and improved recovery. For the lovers of high stim pre-workouts who hate the comedowns, jitters, or inability to sleep in the evenings, 1-2 scoops of WHEY RIPPED post-workout w ill provide enough Ashwaganda to lower that Cortisol as demonstrated in human studies, smoothing the crash, improving sleep quality for evening trainers and all-round lowering the adrenal load But wait there’s more! To enhance the utilization of stored fat for fuel, Acetyl L-Carnitine has been added along with Chromium to stabilize blood sugar, digestive enzymes to improve nutrient absorption and digestibility, and finally a multivitamin complex for replenishment of spent micronutrients.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.731124758720398}
+{"content": "with the policy challange: Low carbon energy\nThis evidence review examines whether rebalancing of levies and charges between electricity and gas supplies might impact the deployment of low-carbon and renewable heat in both domestic and non-domestic settings.\nEnergy technology phase-out: Using international analogues to inform ‘net zero’ heat decarbonisation policy\nThis report seeks to inform the design of policy for the phase-out of fossil fuel heating by reviewing relevant historical and ongoing experiences of technology phase-out policy, and, by extension, phase-in, in the energy sector.\nThis report looks at the costs of delivering zero emissions heating in domestic and (as far as possible) non-domestic new buildings. It identifies the factors that influence these costs and how they are split between different actors.\nHeat pumps are expected to play a significant role in decarbonising heat in Scotland. This evidence review examines how heat pumps currently, or are likely to, perform in practice in Scottish buildings. It identifies best practice relevant to Scotland, as well as evidence gaps.\nThis evidence review examines the potential of Heat as a Service (HaaS) to support decarbonising heating in domestic properties in Scotland. It outlines HaaS business models tried across Europe and categorises them in terms of consumer outcomes.\nHydrogen is one of only a handful of potential heat decarbonisation routes which offer a mass-market solution. This project was commissioned to help build a clear evidence base, using existing literature relating to all aspects of the use of hydrogen to heat buildings, including supporting infrastructure and costs.\nThis report assesses the impact of working from home (WFH) in Scotland. WFH has the potential to reduce carbon emissions associated with commuting and office space, but must be balanced against an expected increase in emissions in the home.\nThis report presents the findings of a technical review of the Scottish TIMES model. The model details all Scottish energy flows and greenhouse gas emissions, and explores the potential future benefits of a wide range of low-carbon fuels and technologies.\nThis report reviews the heating technologies and heat decarbonisation policies of nine European countries: the UK (with a focus on Scotland), the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, France, Germany and Ireland).\nExamining how satellite observations of the atmosphere could be used to report GHG emissions more frequently and with less time-lag.\nThis research reviews current practice in considering greenhouse gas emissions as part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regimes used in planning decisions.\nThis report examines the potential for a sustainable expansion of perennial bioenergy crop production on low-grade agricultural land or underutilised land, focusing on short rotation coppice, miscanthus and short rotation forestry.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9459564089775085}
+{"content": "Resources\nThis guide is designed for project teams working on place-based initiatives as a resource for establishing a communications strategy and developing compelling stories about their work. It offers a useful framework for stakeholder engagement and an application of this framework to the Promise...\nThis resource provides a grantee spotlight on Berea College in a series of videos that highlights PNs' work to target the cradle-to-career pipeline in improving student and family outcomes. This video focuses on Berea College's strong early childhood segment of the pipeline.\nThis report shares strategies for sustaining postsecondary results over time for college and career success of young people living in PNs. It highlights the successful place-based efforts of Harlem Children's Zone, the Education Fund of Miami-Dade County, and the Center for Educational Partnerships...\nThis report provides a guide to demonstrate early learning results and identify challenges and lessons learned for three Promise Neighborhoods: Berea College, Hayward, and the Northside Achievement Zone. Focuses on the 10 results and 15 indicators, and how to target the cradle to career pipeline\nThis report describes \"Neighborhoods Results\" - a tool created by CSSP, Department of Education, and PNI. It is a tool for planning PN through establishing capacity with partners, stakeholders, and an understanding of results and indicators\nThis report provides considerations for community-based organizations , particularly PNs, when working with external evaluators and researchers. It aims to share HCZ's experiences and perspective about this collaboration and recommendations based on this.\nThis report looks as the Department of Education's progress in adopting place-based strategies. It looks at six elements identified as critical to the implementation of a successful place-based program: 1) Engage the Community Through Asset Mapping and a Needs Assessment; 2) Focus on Clear Results...\nThis video provides guidance on improving your comprehensive community change initiative.\nThis report discusses issues for understanding a comprehensive evaluation of performance and impact of PN grantees. It provides insight from the perspective of organizations working with evaluation and practice and who hope to improve outcomes for children and families.\nThis report recommends 21 results and accompanying indicators for Promise Neighborhoods. The authors detail existing key data sources, results, and suggested indicators focused on improving health, development, and education of children.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9956615567207336}
+{"content": "The determination of dialysate sodium concentration is one of the challenges of dialysis prescription, because no accurate information on the predialytic sodium overload is available. Too low dialysate sodium is responsible for intradialytic intolerance symptoms, whereas too high sodium may lead to long-term water sodium overload with cardiovascular hazards (hypertension, left heart failure). We propose here a biofeedback system based on noninvasive repeated measures of ionic dialysance and plasma water conductivity used here as a surrogate of plasma water sodium. This system achieves a stable postdialytic sodium pool and subsequently a dialysate sodium concentration adapted to the inter dialytic sodium load. This new tool in dialysate sodium prescription aims at reducing the morbidity related to patient sodium balance impairment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8667607307434082}
+{"content": "Significant spinal abnormalities were found in eight patients (average age of 6 years, 5 months) with camptomelic dysplasia. The late ossification of the midthoracic pedicles served as a clear diagnostic criterion for the syndrome. Scoliosis averaging 63 degrees was found in all seven nonquadriplegic cases. Thoracic hyperkyphosis averaging 126 degrees was seen in six (75%) of the patients, while cervical kyphosis averaging 66 degrees was noted in three (38%). Vertebral body hypoplasia appeared to be a major cause of deformity. This study clarifies that patients with camptomelic dysplasia are surviving longer than previously expected and therefore should have their spinal deformities treated aggressively.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7577636241912842}
+{"content": "Merchants' concerns about fraud have increased nearly across the board since 2020. In fact, 98% of commerce and payments technology decision-makers now have at least one significant concern relating to the impact of fraud on their business, according to 451 Research’s Voice of the Enterprise: Customer Experience & Commerce, Merchant Study 2021. While financial losses represent a perpetual pain point, for the first time, ‘customer experience impact’ has ranked as the number one fraud concern that merchants have.\nStriking a balance between fraud management and the customer experience has long been an elusive goal for the industry. This challenge is magnified for online-centric merchants (half or more of sales online), which are subject to higher fraud rates and numerous attack vectors. According to our Voice of the Enterprise data, more than half (53%) of online-centric merchants say they\noften prioritize fraud prevention over their user experience. Concerningly, only 19% believe their current approach strikes a balance between these areas.\nThe issue at hand is well recognized; nearly three in five (56%) merchants are in strong agreement that their approach to fraud prevention makes it challenging to provide a smooth customer experience. An anti-fraud strategy that over-indexes on prevention ultimately results in excessive friction for the customer. The impact of this type of approach is often seen across the entirety of the shopping journey, resulting in undesirable experiences at nearly every customer touchpoint. Examples of common friction points include:\nAccount creation:Onerous account verification procedures, excessive data collection. Login:Persistent login challenges, excessive authentication requests (e.g., one-time passcodes). Shopping:Absence of promotions (e.g., due to abuse), lack of one-click checkout from the product page. Payment:Unnecessary or unoptimized 3-D Secure requests, high rates of false-positive declines, purchase restrictions (e.g., blocking orders from specific geographies). Fulfillment and returns:Lengthy shipping timeframes due to excessive manual reviews, lack of expedited fulfilment due to fraud risk concerns, restrictive return policies.\nUnoptimized fraud prevention strategies cause more than just inconveniences for customers – they can turn even the most loyal ones away for good. According to 451’s VoCUL: Connected Customer, Loyalty & Retention 2020 survey, nearly one-third (30%) of consumers say that if a transaction is mistakenly declined despite having sufficient funds in their account, it would significantly influence their likelihood to stop shopping with a preferred brand or retailer. Merchants must view byproducts of fraud prevention that compromise their customer experience, such as false declines, as a direct threat to customer lifetime value and future revenue.\nWhile the first chapter of fraud prevention was about chargeback and loss mitigation, the next chapter is about accomplishing these goals in a way that preserves, and ideally elevates, the customer experience. As part of this shift, merchants must evolve their mindset around the role of fraud prevention within the business. Rather than viewing it solely as a protector of the bottom line, fraud prevention should be treated as a capability that can drive top-line growth and business transformation. If the right fraud management processes are in place, the business can more comfortably expand, delight customers and execute on its transformation agenda.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9850544929504395}
+{"content": "This event has passed.\nIntended for those organizations and people registered for our 8-month certification course (much-delayed due to COVID), this workshop will whet our appetites for the promise and possibility of work roles for people with developmental disabilities, and gear us up for the upcoming 8-month practical certification course to come as soon as it is practical and safe. Customized employment, a person-centered, individualized model of supported employment is of special significance as a pathway to work and careers that can lead to richer, fuller lives for adults with significant disability.\nIn 2018, we took the first steps toward exploring application of supported employment and individualized job development within the framework of Social Role Valorization through our “Real Work, Real Lives, and Real Contribution” workshops in Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Fired by the enthusiasm and deep commitment of the participating organizations, we are all set to launch the Certificate Course in Applied Customized Employment as soon as it is safe and feasible to do so. In the meantime, this offering aims to give you a refresher of the workshop in 2018, a peek into what the impending Certificate program has to offer and to share some of our learnings and experiences from the field as we turn theory into practice.\nDetails: Date: July 29, 2021 Time: 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm IST Language: English Lead Faculty: Milton Tyree\nLeela Raj\nVenue: Zoom Online Platform Registration: By invitation. Contact [email protected] for more information. Capacity: 40 Prerequisites: This session is reserved for the organizations participating in the upcoming 8-month supported employment certification course. Collaborating Partners: Rural India Supporting Trust\nThe Hans Foundation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7958152294158936}
+{"content": "A new UN advice clarifies the application of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to key financial instrument of relevance to OECD Guidelines case involving UBS and Hikvision.\nIn a letter to BankTrack and OECD Watch, the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has confirmed that banks do have responsibilities when it comes to the impacts of companies in which they hold shares on behalf of clients. Banks have often argued that they have little or no responsibility where the bank’s client is the “beneficial owner” of the shares, although the bank typically arranges the share purchase, is publicly listed as the owner of the shares and often allows its client to invest in the company anonymously.\nThe advice, which did not refer to any specific banks or investments, was requested by BankTrack and OECD Watch following a decision by the Swiss National Contact Point (NCP). The NCP decided to accept only part of a complaint filed by the Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) against Swiss bank UBS regarding its business relationship with Hikvision, a company that is aiding China’s mass surveillance and genocide of Uighurs.\nThe NCP determined in its initial assessment that “in relation to UBS’s role as custodian for Hikvision shares on behalf of clients … no business relationship between UBS and Hikvision exists.” In a response to the NCP’s assessment, BankTrack and OECD Watch described the decision as “deeply problematic” and urged the Swiss NCP to reconsider its position. Regrettably, the NCP did not take any follow-up action, and does not operate an appeal procedure.\nThe OHCHR was asked to respond to two questions. Firstly, whether the relationship between a financial institution (FI) and a company in which it holds shares on behalf of a client as a custodian or nominee shareholder constitutes a ‘business relationship’ under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). Secondly, if they do, how should the FI ensure that it meets its responsibility to respect human rights, particularly in cases of severe human rights impacts.\n‘Business relationship’\nIn response to the first question, the OHCHR stated that “purchasing and holding shares of an investee company constitutes a ‘business relationship’ between an FI and an investee company under the Guiding Principles” and it “appears to be no less the case that purchasing and holding shares in an investee company constitutes a linkage between the FI’s ‘operation, product or service’ and the investee company when the FI does so at the request and on behalf of a client.”\nElaborating on this point, the OHCHR explained that the UNGPs only require “that there is a direct link between [the FI’s] service and the investee company” and this “direct link is created by the fact that the service entails holding and trading shares in the investee.” Furthermore, it is noted that the UNGPs intentionally provide an expansive definition of business relationships with no reason to exclude a “potentially large swath of products or services” included in the value chain of the financial sector, stating that, if this was the case it could create an incentive for FIs to conduct transactions in certain formats in order to avoid scrutiny and accountability.\nTwo-pronged approach\nIn response to the second question, the OHCHR stated that bank policies setting out “how the FI embeds human rights criteria across its activities, products, and services” should “include services such as nominee shareholding.” It is noted that the “limited visibility of human rights risks inherent to the construction of certain financial services”, such as nominee shareholdings, does not negate the FIs responsibility to conduct human rights due diligence for this type of transaction.\nThe OHCHR outlines a two-pronged approach to assessing actual and potential adverse human rights risks in the context of nominee shareholding. Firstly, FIs must\nassess the risks connected to its beneficial owner clients. If an FI identifies risks associated with its clients, “or where there is a particularly high risk section of its nominee shareholder portfolio… the FI should undertake due diligence on high risk investee companies.” Where this process leads to the identification of risks or adverse impacts, the FI is expected to use and build its leverage firstly with the beneficial owners through, for example, including contractual clauses in nominee shareholder agreements clarifying human rights expectations or allowing the FI to exit the relationship where efforts to prevent or mitigate harms fail. Where the FI cannot use or build leverage with the beneficial owner, it should then engage investee companies.\nIt is noted that, as per the UNGPs, in a situation where the FI does not have the leverage to prevent or mitigate the adverse impacts and is also unable to increase its leverage, “\nit should consider ending the relationship, taking into account credible assessments of potential adverse human rights impacts of doing so.” Furthermore, the OHCHR set out that the FI is expected to “formally report” how they address severe human rights risks and adverse impacts connected to its activities, products and services. Joseph Wilde-Ramsing, Senior Adviser to OECD Watch, said: “This important advice and clarification validates the concerns raised by STP in the original OECD Guidelines complaint regarding UBS’s direct links to abuses caused by Hikvision. In addition, because the UN Guiding Principles and the OECD Guidelines have historically been aligned, this clarification highlights the need to have a thorough discussion within the OECD on passive investments and due diligence.” Ryan Brightwell, Human Rights campaign coordinator at BankTrack, commented: “The UBS case is not the first time banks have attempted to avoid their responsibilities where they act as custodians of shares in companies with damaging impacts. This issue comes up time and again, and the argument from banks that they have no relationship with the companies concerned flies in the face of common sense. That’s why this clarification from the OHCHR relating to the UN Guiding Principles is so welcome, and we hope it will be influential in ensuring banks extend their environmental and human rights due diligence to include custodian shareholdings.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.611187219619751}
+{"content": "Environmentalism after decentralization: the local politics of solid waste management in Tunisia\nThe present study adopts a transversal environmental justice-driven understanding of SWM which connects ecologies, lives, livelihoods, and institutions. Applying Rob Nixon’s theoretical framework of “slow violence” to the Tunisian context, it examines three case studies of municipal solid waste management and the role of environmental activism across these cases. The study argues that despite the broad mandates for environmental protection granted to municipalities in the context of decentralization reforms, SWM requires multi-scalar and multi-institutional coordination. Operating with financial and human resource constraints, municipalities are weak links, squeezed between citizens’ grievances and governmental priorities. Despite modest achievements, they are currently unable to fend off the “slow violence” resulting from failed SWM practices.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9536477327346802}
+{"content": "A recent analysis shows that the Democrats’ pending tax hike would raise the American corporate tax rate to the third highest among advanced economies.\nTo fund a $3.5 trillion social welfare bill, Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee are attempting to pass a $2.9 trillion tax hike. Under the Democrats’ bill, a corporation’s first $400,000 of income would be taxed at 18%. Income up to $5 million would then be taxed at 21%, and any additional earnings would be subject to a 26.5% tax.\nIn contrast, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 — former President Trump’s primary legislative accomplishment — lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.\nAn analysis from Penn Wharton Budget Model — a nonpartisan group of University of Pennsylvania", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8608343601226807}
+{"content": "Evaluating the Extrajudicial Measures and Sanctions within the Youth Criminal Justice Act DOI:https://doi.org/10.31542/cb.v3i1.2251 Abstract\nSince the introduction of the\nYouth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), there have been some concerns about the effectiveness of young people utilizing extrajudicial measures and extrajudicial sanctions. This article investigates if the implementation of these measures has created positive impacts for young offenders or if it is equivalent to just “a slap on the wrist.” Using a lens of restorative justice, the strengths and weaknesses of youth circles, youth committees, and victim-offender mediation programs are examined. This article explores the roles of those involved within extrajudicial measures and sanctions and addresses the gaps that exist within this section of the YCJA. Ultimately, this article finds that the restorative justice practices of extrajudicial measures and sanctions are effective at supporting young people throughout the legal process. It discovers that the programs offered for young offenders can give them a voice in their situation and create a connection to their community. However, there are changes needed in the areas of consistent data collection, proper fund allocation, and programming availability. Downloads Published Issue Section License\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.\nAuthors retain any and all existing copyright to works contributed to this site, and may be used by others in accordance with the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.\nBy submitting works, contributors grant non-exclusive rights to MacEwan University and MacEwan University Library to make items accessible online and take any necessary steps to preserve them. This includes posting these works in MacEwan's institutional repository (http://roam.macewan.ca) to ensure digital preservation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8383864164352417}
+{"content": "Bhubaneswar: The school density in Odisha remained stagnant at 23 and remained under the nationwide common through the years 2014-19, the Comptroller and Auditor Common of India (CAG) stated in a report.\nIn its newest report on the end result in greater training within the State, the CAG stated the variety of universities had elevated from 21 to twenty-eight and the universities from 705 to 883 through the interval from 2014-15 to 2018-19. The typical enrollment per school had elevated from 606 to 682 through the interval.\nNonetheless, the faculty density (variety of faculties per 1 lakh inhabitants of 18-23 years) has remained fixed at 23 and was low as in comparison with the nationwide common and the higher performing States, the CAG stated within the report, which was tabled in Meeting on Thursday night.\nThe school density in any respect India-level has been elevated from 27 in 2014-15 to twenty-eight in 2018-19. There additionally stays an enormous hole within the school density in Odisha (4.19 crore inhabitants) and States with comparable inhabitants like Kerala (3.34 crore) and Andhra Pradesh (4.94 crore), the auditor stated.\nThe CAG additionally noticed that the division of upper training (DHE) had neither made any evaluation nor ready grasp plans for institution of recent authorities faculties in blocks, municipalities and NACs, regardless of having provision within the Orissa Training Guidelines, 1991.\nThe final authorities school in Odisha was established within the yr 1991. It was solely after a considerable hole, eight mannequin diploma faculties have been established within the educationally backward districts in 2016-17.\nJharsuguda, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts didn’t have a authorities school until 2018-19. Equally, 19 blocks have been devoid of any sort of greater academic institute and solely 12 per cent of the federal government faculties have been current within the rural areas, it says.\nInhabitants of SC (17.13 per cent) and ST (22.85 per cent) classes represent about 40 per cent of the entire inhabitants of the State. The CAG noticed that 15 blocks of six districts with greater than 60 per cent SC and ST inhabitants within the State don’t have any diploma faculties.\nThere was no long run imaginative and prescient on the a part of the DHE to supply a steady supporting mechanism for the scholars and enhance outcomes, CAG added.\n(IANS)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7694119215011597}
+{"content": "Keywords:Human Instance Segmentation, Prior Knowledge, Self-supervised TL;DR:A self-supervised framework that leverages prior knowledge about video data to improve the performance of human instance segmentation without requiring additional annotations Abstract:Existing approaches for human-centered tasks such as human instance segmentation are focused on improving the architectures of models, leveraging weak supervision or transforming supervision among related tasks. Nonetheless, the structures are highly specific and the weak supervision is limited by available priors or number of related tasks. In this paper, we present a novel self-supervised framework for human instance segmentation. The framework includes one module which iteratively conducts mutual refinement between segmentation and optical flow estimation, and the other module which iteratively refines pose estimations by exploring the prior knowledge about the consistency in human graph structures from consecutive frames. The results of the proposed framework are employed for fine-tuning segmentation networks in a feedback fashion. Experimental results on the OCHuman and COCOPersons datasets demonstrate that the self-supervised framework achieves current state-of-the-art performance against existing models on the challenging datasets without requiring additional labels. Unlablled video data is utilized together with prior knowledge to significantly improve performance and reduce the reliance on annotations.\n3 Replies\nLoading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6679790019989014}
+{"content": "Designing a new data centre that is energy efficient can be challenging in tropical climates such as Singapore. It is also an exercise fraught with potential pitfalls when one considers stringent requirements around availability, performance, and cost.\nColocation providers have a vital role to play in sustainability. They can influence other industries and move the needle towards a greener future by turning to more energy-efficient infrastructure or renewable energy sources.\nAs the world economy recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, building owners and operators are facing a range of new challenges. This post will discuss how making your buildings more sustainable can help you meet these challenges by strengthening your brand.\nBinance Labs, the venture capital arm and incubator of Binance, today announced its strategic investment in NFKings, a leading NFT creatives and production company with over 100 intellectual properties (IPs), to contribute to building a sustainable digital creativity space.\nAround the world, edge computing is emerging as a linchpin of digital transformation initiatives. From remote locations within airports, seaports, or transportation networks for rail or road traffic, to dangerous or inhospitable niches located on factory floors, IT infrastructure is increasingly deployed to support the multitude of digital systems making their way into our lives.\nDelivering high-reliability data centre operations is vital to cloud and colocation service providers. This is hardly surprising, considering how service quality is typically seen as a crucial factor for them to achieve growth and profitability. However, attaining high service quality standards isn’t as straightforward as it sounds.\nIn today’s world, with so much data floating around that can be helpful in making insights and decisions, it is important that businesses be able to select, harmonise, and transform that data in a way that would create value without too much downtime or disruption.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5343202352523804}
+{"content": "The Farm Security Administration, a part of the Department of Agriculture, carried out a number of projects to help rural Americans improve their lives. These projects ranged from helping to combat erosion to teaching farm women safe canning and food preparation skills. This sharecropper's wife, in the vicinity of Gaffney, displays her jars of canned produce on the front step of her house. The FSA also took a leading role in documenting the impact of the Depression. Its photographic services branch sent some of the nation's best photographers into rural areas. Dorothy Lange, who took this photograph, noted that \"The farmer does a little day labor for his landlord for which he received 50 cts. a day in 1936 and 60 and 75 cts. a day in 1937.\"\nCourtesy of the Library of Congress.\nStandards This indicator was developed to promote inquiry into how wartime government activities, the Progressive Movement, and the New Deal represented an expansion of federal power, including attempts to protect citizens. This indicator was designed to promote inquiry into military and economic policies during World War II, to include the significance of military bases in South Carolina. This indicator was also developed to foster inquiry into postwar economic developments and demographic changes, to include the immigration of Jewish refugees following the Holocaust.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7659575939178467}
+{"content": "Lantus is insulin that has been chemically-modified in a couple positions to make it longer-acting and without peaks. A report from the FDA suggested that there is a possible link between Lantus and cancer. However, the risk of cancer associated with Lantus is not well defined and more studies are being conducted to determine if there is truly a link between Lantus and cancer. The FDA is recommending that you continue with your current insulin therapy, especially if you have found it helpful in the management of your diabetes. For more information on risk associated please consult your doctor.\nContinue Learning about Antidiabetic\nImportant: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6309897899627686}
+{"content": "MechE Colloquium: Deciphering Shock-Induced Amorphization in Ultrahard Ceramics Abstract:\nThe hardest materials for engineering applications include diamond (HV>100 GPa), cubic-boron nitride (HV=60-75 GPa), boron carbide (HV>30 GPa), and boron suboxide (HV>40 GPa). While the former two have diamond structure with a density of 3.5 g/cm^3, the latter two have icosahedral structure with a density of 2.5 g/cm^3. These icosahedral solids exhibit high compressive strength (in excess of 5 GPa) and better thermal and chemical stability than diamond-like structures. These properties favor them in applications including protective armor, abrasives and wear resistant materials, machine tool bits, etc. However, under high-pressure deformation, such as those encountered in indentation and ballistic impact, these boron-rich solids undergo a deleterious deformation mechanism referred to as ‘amorphization’ (loss of crystalline order). Mystery has surrounded the appearance of new peaks in Raman spectrum of amorphized boron carbide (B\n4C), but to-date, no convincing explanation exists on its origins. This mechanism has been responsible for reduced hardness and nonrealization of the intrinsic potential of B 4C. In this research, the pressure-dependent response of the amorphized B 4C is investigated using experiments, microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and molecular dynamics simulations. We propose a new rationale towards deciphering the amorphization behavior centered on atomic interactions in the amorphous islands. Quantum mechanical simulations (DFT and DFPT) are utilized to understand the stress dependence of Raman spectra, while results from molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of volumetric compression and shock loading are used to understand thermodynamic aspects of amorphization. The derived pressure-volume relationship (Hugoniot) has been found to match well with reported experimental data. The consequences of amorphization are addressed in relation to volumetric change in the nanosized amorphized islands and the stress state in the surrounding regions. Finally, new insight into quasi-longitudinal and quasi-transverse wave propagation in single crystal B 4C are investigated through MD simulations to further unravel the relationship between temperature rise, amorphization and Hugoniot behaviors up to a pressure level of 100 GPa. These investigations underline the power of computational methods to unravel the physics in complex shock experiments. Bio:\nProfessor Ghatu Subhash obtained his PhD from University of California San Diego in 1991 and conducted his post-doctoral research at California Institute of Technology during 1992-93. He is currently Newton C Ebaugh Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at University of Florida (UF). His research focusses on dynamic multiaxial behavior of advanced ceramics, metals, composites, gels and biological materials. He has developed novel experimental methods which have been patented and widely used among the high strain rate experimental mechanics community. He has coauthored 205 peer reviewed journal articles (>8600 citations in Google Scholar, h-index=49), 85 conference proceedings, 2-books, and 6 patents. He has poneered the concept of ‘Dynamic Hardness’ which is patented in US and Canada, and widely used by researchers to quickly evaluate the material resistance to dynamic loads. Most recently, he has developed a novel ‘millipede bar’ which has many applications in construction and machine tool industry. Dr. Subhash has graduated 35-PhD students. For his exceptional dedication to graduate education he was awarded 2020-2021 Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring Award by the University of Florida. He is a Fellow of three societies: ASME, Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM), and the American Ceramic Society. He serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of\nMechanics of Materialsjournal .Dr. Subhash has received numerous awards from professional societies: SEM Lazan Award (2021) for innovative contributions to experimental mechanics, SEM ‘Frocht Award’ (2018) for outstanding achievements as an educator, ‘Best Paper’ award - ASME Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, ‘Significant Contribution Award’ from the American Nuclear Society, ‘Technology Innovator Award’ from UF, ASME Student Section Advisor Award, ‘SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award’, and ‘ASEE Outstanding New Mechanics Educator’ award. He is currently on sabbatical at EPFL and enjoying the beautiful Lausanne and Switzerland. Practical information General public Free", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6377592086791992}
+{"content": "I’ve been around construction my entire life. Skeptical by nature, hopeful by design, it never ceases to amaze me, the miracle of the last three days of any project. I walk the site, head hung low, heart heavy, feet shuffling through piles of sawdust flecked with red and blue encased wire bits, the remnants the Electrician left behind. A bottle cap, a cigarette butt – violation – a greasy paper bag with a half eaten pastrami on rye. How in the Sam Tarnation was I expected to move into this place in just a few days?\nI’d need a miracle it seemed. I’d need divine agency. I’d need something entirely unexpected, and desperately desired, and then like magic it would happen. I’ve been witness to this highly improbably happening so many times, you’d think I would have come to consider it banal, common, predictable even, but no. Each time I walk a site, the calendar with its red circled deadline date flashing in my minds eye, I feel sick with worry.\nThey, of the brilliant, marvelous, often maligned, construction professionals, GET IT DONE, and I adore them for it. I revere them. I want to know how they do it, but like the Free Masons, and other secret societies that drink blood from a skull, wear hooded robes, and meet by candle-light, they’d have to kill me if they told me, and I’d like to live a little while longer, so the mystery will have to remain in tact.\nAs the summer wraps up, and many decidedly difficult projects come to a close, I’d like to send out into the universe of construction professionals a huge thank you, for being there when the materials or the labor or both didn’t show. For having faith when I’d lost my own. For wearing your masks when it was 100 degrees, and for being the few, the proud, that create. Your building something, your making a contribution, and your contribution makes a difference to me, so thank you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6027178764343262}
+{"content": "This article reviews the decibel units used in EMC laboratory measurements and testing. We begin by defining a decibel (dB) unit and proceed to the EMC specific units for voltage, current, power, and impedance measurements.\nThis article investigates the impedance of the three standard passive circuit components (R, L, and C) as well as the frequency response of a PCB trace.\nThis part II of the s-parameter tutorial presents several examples of the s-parameter use in EMC measurements and testing.\nIn this article we investigate the frequency behavior of a ceramic capacitor.\nFor common-impedance coupling to occur, two circuits must share a current path (with a non-negligible impedance)\nThis article discusses the topology and characteristics of a dc Line Impedance Stabilization Network (LISN), often referred to as an Artificial Network (AN).\nConsider a two-sided PCB with a single trace on top and full copper ground plane on the bottom.\nWhen two circuits are in the vicinity of one another, a signal propagating in one circuit can induce a signal in another circuit, due to capacitive (electric field) and/or inductive (magnetic field) coupling between the circuits. This phenomenon is referred to as crosstalk.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9593051075935364}
+{"content": "In the Press\nThursday, October 14, 2021Congress Itself Should Prosecute Those It Charges With Contempt — A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79 Bloomberg\nThursday, October 14, 2021Stephen Breyer’s Supreme Delusions The New Republic\nThursday, October 14, 2021America as a “Shining City on a Hill”—and Other Myths to Die By — A Commentary by Gregg Gonsalves The Nation\nSaturday, October 9, 2021Beside Classrooms, Americans Have Learned About Democracy at the Movies NPR\nThursday, March 21, 2019\nRule of Law Clinic Files Amicus Brief on Climate Change\nOn March 20, 2019, the Rule of Law Clinic at Yale Law School filed an amicus brief on behalf of former U.S. diplomats and government officials in\nCity of Oakland v. BP p.l.c., a case currently pending before the Ninth Circuit. The cities of Oakland and San Francisco are arguing that a group of oil companies deliberately engaged in a decades-long campaign of misinformation to sow doubt about the connection between fossil fuels and global climate change, which have caused sea-level rise and other climate-related harms to the cities. They are currently appealing the district court’s dismissal of their lawsuit, which the court based in part on the grounds that allowing the cities’ lawsuit to proceed would interfere with U.S. climate negotiations and foreign policy.\nThe Clinic represented a group of\namici who are experts in U.S. foreign policy and climate negotiations. The amici include, among others, former Secretary of State John F. Kerry; former U.S. Special Envoys for Climate Change Todd D. Stern and Jonathan Pershing; Yale Law School visiting lecturer Susan Biniaz, the State Department’s former lead lawyer for climate change; two former EPA Administrators; and multiple former Deputy Secretaries of State.\nDrawing on their decades of experience in international diplomacy, the\namici explained that the cities’ lawsuits are unlikely to interfere with U.S. climate negotiations. As the amici noted, international climate agreements have never sought to shield oil companies from liability for deceiving consumers and the public about the dangers of fossil fuels. While the amici took no position on whether the cities’ allegations could eventually be proved in court, they explained that the district court was wrong to assume that state lawsuits about corporate deception would interfere with U.S. foreign policy. Far from frustrating U.S. foreign policy, the amici noted that the agreements the United States has with other nations — including agreements with other OECD countries and the recently renegotiated successor to NAFTA — emphasize the importance of enforcing limits on deceptive corporate behavior.\nThe\namici further explained that it would be premature to dismiss the cities’ lawsuit at this time. The amici observed that the district court’s decision was founded on vague, conjectural claims about future diplomatic backlash, which, if it ever did arise, could be managed at a later date. As the amici noted in the brief, if anything has caused diplomatic backlash in recent years, it has been the current administration’s attempts to retreat from the international consensus on the reality and severity of climate change.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7878538370132446}
+{"content": "Whenever you launch a grassroots or youth football team, there’s an aspiration that this side will ultimately fulfill its optimal potential.\nThis isn’t always the case, however, with the Portuguese national side offering a relevant case in point.\nDespite the success of Portugal’s youth sides in 1987 and 1991, for example, which even spawned a so-called “golden generation” in the late 90s and early noughties, ‘Os Navegadores’ failed to achieve of note at senior level during this time.\nHowever, the Portuguese finally achieved their first major trophy at Euro 2016, following sustained investment at grassroots level at the nation’s leading clubs. We’ll explore this below, while appraising the structure of the lower leagues in Portugal.\nGoing Underground – What’s the Structure of Portugal’s Lower Leagues?\nPortugal’s national league features 120 clubs in total, split across seven different divisions.\nAt the head of this pyramid is the Primeira Liga, Liga Portugal 2 and Liga 3, while the bottom of the structure features four divisions of the Campeonato de Portugal (Serie A, B, C and D).\nOutside of this there sits a myriad of district leagues, which are operated by 22 standalone associations. This creates a slightly fragmented approach to grassroots development, which mirrors the approach taken by the leading clubs featuring in the Primeira Liga (we’ll touch a little more on this below).\nHowever, the District Leagues represent all corners of Portugal, including clubs from the Madeira and Azores Islands (western, central and eastern groups).\nThis makes the Portuguese grassroots system accessible to aspiring footballers from across the country, who can compete in well-structured league and cup games throughout the year. What’s more, the winner of each correspondent District Cup (and the runners-up in each league) can participate in the following season’s Portuguese Cup, which is a great opportunity for grassroots players.\nThe structure of the District Leagues also creates multiple levels for players of different skillsets. For example, Level 5 features elite amateur and pro-national clubs, whereas levels 6, 7 and 8 operate at different and changeable levels of ability.\nGrassroots at the Highest Level in Portugal\nThis structure reflects the increasingly ambitious nature of Portugal’s grassroots system, while this is also matched with investment at the leading clubs in the country.\nIf we look at the ‘Benfica Campus’, for example, we see that this academy has had two significant makeovers since its opening. These came relatively close together in 2014 and 2019 too, with the facility covering 19 hectares (having initially spanned just 15).\nIt also features nine pristine pitches, two gyms and 86 living quarters, 56 of which are for academy scholars and designed to help players develop social skills in addition to honing their considerable talents.\nThis reflects the growing focus on grassroots football at all levels of the Portuguese game, with youth development now a priority for the game’s top clubs. This has translated into huge investment in facilities and coaching, with the wholesale development of players now absolutely key.\nThis arguably has never been the case in Portugal previously, even when the youth side dominated at world level between 1987 and 1991 (this was more down to the individual and natural talent of the players rather than any concerted coaching effort).\nSo, while the Portuguese grassroots system may be a little fragmented, it continues to benefit from increased investment and wholesale development of players across the board.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6569593548774719}
+{"content": "GAO’s reports and testimonies give Congress, federal agencies, and the public timely, fact-based, non-partisan information that can improve government operations and save taxpayers billions of dollars.\nIn August 1997, Congress created the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with the goal of significantly reducing the number of low-income uninsured children, especially those who lived in families with incomes exceeding Medicaid eligibility requirements.\nThe Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 created the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grants to states, which emphasizes work and responsibility over dependence on government benefits.\nPursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the level of federal assistance provided to Suffolk County, New York, as well as data on incomes and the distribution of population within the county.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7440663576126099}
+{"content": "BEIJING — China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, came in at 3.85 percent on Sept 22, unchanged from the previous month.\nThe over-five-year LPR, on which many lenders base their mortgage rates, also remained unchanged from the previous reading of 4.65 percent, according to the National Interbank Funding Center (NIFC).\nThe lending rates have remained unchanged for 17 consecutive months since April 2020.\nChina's central bank has reiterated that it will prioritize stability in its monetary policy and avoid making sudden shifts in 2021.\nBased on bank quotes calculated by adding a few basis points to the interest rate of open market operations (mainly referring to the medium-term lending facility rate), the LPR is calculated by the NIFC to serve as a pricing reference for bank lending. The LPR currently consists of rates with two maturities — one year and over five years.\nThe quoting banks submit their figures before 9 am on the 20th day of every month. The NIFC calculates and releases the LPR at 9:30 am on the same day or on the next working day.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7033085823059082}
+{"content": "Nutritional Wellness & Targeted Supplementation\nOne of the most common questions that patients ask is “what should I eat”? If you need guidance on what foods to eat or have questions about how to support your macronutrients, micronutrients, muscle mass, body weight or recovery during or after cancer therapy, we can help! As part of our comprehensive intake, your nutritional needs are evaluated and every plan of care will include some level of nutritional guidance, depending on patient preference and comfort level. This may also include targeted supplementation.\nFor patients that want to dive deeper into using their diet as a therapeutic tool, we offer advanced nutritional and nutrigenomic testing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9622438549995422}
+{"content": "Kids under 12 penalty-exempt\nThe House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to accept a bill seeking to amend the Criminal Code to exempt children aged below 12 from legal punishment for committing offences.\nLawmakers accepted the bill with a vote of 282-0, with one abstention. A 39-member committee was set up to vet the bill.\nThe bill which was submitted by the cabinet, seeks to amend Section 73 of the Criminal Code to raise the minimum age for legal punishment from 10 years to 12, which means children aged under 12 years old would be exempt.\nAccording to the bill, children aged 7-12 have yet to fully reach cognitive maturity, still lack a moral sense of right and wrong and cannot predict the outcome of their actions.\nThe bill reasons that young children who committed offences tend to repeat them. If they were subjected to the judicial proceedings prematurely, this would have a negative impact on their ability to reintegrate into society.\nTherefore, raising the minimum age to 12 years would reduce the number of children facing legal proceedings, and other measures would be adopted to correct their behaviour.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9544100165367126}
+{"content": "Belonging to the top class is decided more by one’s ability to act in high society than by income. Ladies and gentlemen who wish to enjoy the favor of the upper crust should engage in relevant hobbies and social activities and follow the standards of dress and decorum. Although it is not taught in institutions, the ability to look perfect and act right is a science that you should learn more about.\nOne of those expensive hobbies of elites is horse racing. Betting on horse racing results online and watching the race from the podium are entirely different things, and not only in terms of experience. If you can place bets online wearing your sweatpants, you can’t do that at the race itself. There’s a particular dress code and etiquette that comes with it.\nHorseback riding, attending horse races, visiting racetracks, and breeding horses are all upper-class pastimes. Furthermore, because such past times were popular among the nobility, everything above is classically aristocratic. Representatives of the royal family have been visiting Royal Ascot, an annual horse race held in Berkshire, for more than two centuries.\nFamous actors and politicians, businessmen and women, and athletes attend the races frequently covered in tabloids and on television. In a nutshell, someone who is a member of the beau monde, a privileged aristocratic society.\nDress Code\nYou can flaunt your attire in various ways: you can be overtly mocked by media representatives or secretly mocked by friends. Another option is to attract widespread attention and appreciation, receive numerous comments, and receive positive feedback, but only if the dress code reflects the exquisite style. In England, where aristocratic traditions run deep, the clothing code for attending horse races is particularly rigorous.\nThe hippodrome is a drink with luxury and aristocracy as significant ingredients. Ladies and gentlemen should follow specific guidelines in clothes and behave themselves to avoid seeming like an alien element in this splendor. The hat and gloves are a requirement for women. Trousers and pantsuits, as well as a plunging neckline, are often not suitable. An ensemble of skirts and blouses is a decent alternative, but the ideal dress is explicitly purchased for attending the racecourse.\nThere is also a length restriction: a skirt or dress should slightly open the legs, no more than 5 cm above the knees. They don’t bring much jewelry to the racetrack; it’s better to shine with them in the theater box than on the racing stands. The requirement that women wear a hat should not be viewed as a constraint.\nOn the contrary, the hat will make you stand out, as the races’ dress code does not specify the hat’s height, style, or color. Ladies Day, for example, is the third day of the English Royal Horse Race, when the lady with the most excellent hat receives a special award.\nIt’s impossible to cover all of the complexities of horse racing attire in a single article. It would be best to consider fashion trends, color compatibility of clothing and accessories to delve into all the complexities of the dress code and appear acceptable at the racecourse or banquet following equestrian contests. However, it is not only the dress code that affects a person’s impression: to a considerable part, everything is determined by adherence to the principles of good manners.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5236698389053345}
+{"content": "Abstract\nComplex chemical reaction networks, which underlie many industrial and biological processes, often exhibit non-monotonic changes in chemical species concentrations. Such non-monotonic dynamics are in principle possible even in a linear model if the matrix defining the model is non-normal, as characterized by a necessarily non-orthogonal set of eigenvectors. However, the extent to which non-normality is responsible for non-monotonic behavior remains an open question. Here, using a master equation to model the reaction dynamics, we derive a general condition for observing non-monotonic dynamics of individual species, establishing that non-normality promotes non-monotonicity but is not a requirement for it. In contrast, we show that non-normality is a requirement for non-monotonic dynamics to be observed in the Rényi entropy. Using hydrogen combustion as an example application, we demonstrate that non-monotonic dynamics under experimental conditions are supported by a linear chain of connected components, at variance with the dominance of a single giant component observed in typical random reaction networks. The exact linearity of the master equation enables development of a rigorous theory and simulations for dynamical networks of unprecedented sizes (approaching 105 dynamical variables, even for a network of only 20 reactions and involving less than 100 atoms). Our conclusions are expected to hold for other combustion processes, and the general theory we develop is applicable to all chemical reaction networks, including biological ones.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Physics and Astronomy(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8448697924613953}
+{"content": "When we speak about our health, we often think we're speaking truths! \"I'm too old to lift weights.\" \"I can't lose weight, my metabolism is crap!\" \"I have bad knees, so it's not safe to do squats.\"\nIt turns out, we're not telling black and white truth. We're sharing our interpretations and stories. Naturally, we're always telling stories/interpretations on our life. But when those stories are disempowering, they become a problem. They actually get in the way of healing or taking action.\nToday, Abby and David discuss Story vs. Phenomenon...how to tell the difference, and how to write stories that serve!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9846333265304565}
+{"content": "India was a major copper exporter but with the shutting down of Sterlite plant, it has now turned into a net importer. This has been advantageous to Pakistan, say exporters.\nIndia, a major exporter of refined copper till a few years ago, is set to become a net importer for the third consecutive year as a plant in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi continues to remain shut due to environmental concerns.\nIndia turning a net importer has been both on account of a sharp increase in imports and a contraction in exports. This is mainly due to shutting of a plant of Vedanta’s subsidiary Sterlite Copper, which had a production capacity of 4 lakh tonnes.\nAccording to data available with the government, the import of refined copper increased to 92,290 tonnes in 2018-19, from 44,245 tonnes in 2017-18 while exports declined to 47,917 tonnes in 2018-19 from 3.78 lakh tonnes in 2017-18. This resulted in net import of 44,373 tonnes in 2018-19 from net exports of 3,34,310 tonnes in 2017-18.\nThe value of copper\nCopper is a major input in many industries. The electrical and telecommunication industry had the largest share in copper consumption followed by transport, consumer durables, building and construction and engineering goods.\nAfter three consecutive months of sharp contraction, India’s copper imports have started rising again beginning September on account of an increase in demand from local manufacturing units which have opened up after the pandemic induced lockdown.\nLike with steel products, India’s copper exports, especially to China, also rose sharply in the first few months of the current fiscal due to a non-existent local demand as industries remained shut in India due to the pandemic.\nA shortage in world refined copper stocks coupled with a strong demand from China has also seen global prices increasing. This has raised costs for local industries, which are dependent on copper for their production, leading to demands from some local industry bodies for reopening of the Sterlite plant.\nHigher demand and supply crunch also led to a sharp fall in inventory levels which lent further support to prices, Care Ratings said in its note, adding that the ongoing problem of copper ore mining and a strong demand, particularly from China, is expected to keep copper prices elevated over the next quarter.\n“We expect refined copper prices to average $6,500-6,800 per tonne in FY21 vs $5,923 in FY20,” it said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.85611492395401}
+{"content": "As summer progressed and health restrictions eased across most of Canada, optimism for a post labour day return to office increased. However, as Q3 2021 drew to a close and COVID case counts increased, many companies pushed back their return to office plans, with some delaying their plans to Q1 2022.\nSublet space decreased in many markets quarter-over-quarter, with this drop being evenly split between downtown and suburban submarkets. This can be attributed to many tenants taking back space in anticipation of needing it when they do return to the office, as well as sublet space reverting back to the landlord as direct space. The industrial market continues to experience strong demand across the country, with distribution, logistics and warehouse space being quickly leased by e-commerce, warehousing, manufacturing and other users. Despite the 31.5 million square feet currently under construction, developers remain unable to meet demand. As such, vacancy rates are expected to remain low, rent growth strong, and land prices on the rise for years to come.\nCutting-edge research at your fingertipsJoin our distribution list", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.95012366771698}
+{"content": "Excel is traditionally used by companies to aggregate and store data for almost every aspect of the business. In most cases, this data can be accessed and updated by multiple users in various departments to work out calculations or populate forms. Sales teams and financial departments, for example, can share and work with the same spreadsheets in order to track sales and financial information through the business.\nThese spreadsheets are typically shared through email, network drives, or portals such as SharePoint, but allows access from multiple users into the same document. This can lead to issues like version confusion and spreadsheet chaos, and exposed proprietary information. Undesirable edits can be introduced and inadvertently propagated, and it can be difficult to conduct searches across multiple spreadsheets dispersed within an organization, or perform report generation or data analytics. EASA can simplify these processes with a web-based app, making them more efficient and usable for more employees.\nSome businesses choose to replace these data-centric spreadsheets with specific database applications, but in cases where there are formulas and logic being executed, a pure database application often is not suitable. The embedded logic in the spreadsheets is often specific to the business and is difficult or impossible to incorporate into a database application. EASA is specifically designed to work with the “spreadsheets as a database” while retaining the business logic and calculations.\nEASA allows you to integrate external relational databases with custom-built web apps, allowing for data transfer with both read and write capability (two way integration). Multiple databases can be integrated, allowing more than one data source to supply information if necessary. This allows the data to be stored safely and clearly, while the logic remains safe in the spreadsheet that powers the web app. Users can easily access the data without the risk of accidentally altering it or any formulas within the spreadsheet.\nEach user accesses the data through a browser-based portal while the spreadsheet itself remains safely stored and not directly accessible. Integrating your chosen database software with each custom-built app ensures that all formulas, macros, and VBAs that run in your spreadsheets remain operational, while eliminating the risk of being inadvertently lost or altered.\nEASA enables you to convert your spreadsheets into customized web apps that save data generated after each run into a standard database system such as SQL or Oracle. Alternately, EASA is delivered with its own relational database that can be configured as you uniquely require. By saving data into a relational database as opposed to saving Excel “flat files”, your ability to conduct searches, generate reports and readily conduct analytics across multiple spreadsheets is now made possible. Manually searching for data across a range of spreadsheets can be tedious, impractical or even impossible. Some applications require different users to provide different data, and with EASA all users can work simultaneously without having to “check in or check out” a spreadsheet or be concerned about overwriting other input data.\nEASA allows you to build a portal to the data while completely preserving the integrity of your underlying spreadsheet, and authentication ensures only authorized personnel can access the data generated. Further access control is possible whereby different users are only offered options to input data which they are authorized to do so, and only view data that they are similarly authorized t view. Each web app is custom built, with no coding skills necessary, allowing anyone in your team to build an app.\nRequest a free project consultation with EASA so we can discuss your requirements and, if desired, provide you with a demonstration of the software.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5527807474136353}
+{"content": "Note: The information in this table is based on the state where the offense was committed. However, the state of offense is not always reported. Youth for whom state of offense was unknown are included in U.S. totals. These instances are not evenly distributed across states. As such, users should exercise caution when examining state-level trends or comparing states. Visit the EZACJRP methods section for more information.\nNote: U.S. total excludes youth in tribal facilities.\nNote: To preserve the privacy of the juvenile residents, state level cell counts have been rounded to the nearest multiple of three.\nNote: The \"Hispanic\" category includes persons of Latin American or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. These persons are not included in the other race/ethnicity categories.\nSuggested citation: Sickmund, M., Sladky, T.J., Puzzanchera, C., and Kang, W. (2021) \"Easy Access to the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement.\" Online. Available: https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/ezacjrp/\nData source: Author's analysis of OJJDP's\nCensus of Juveniles in Residential Placement 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019 [machine-readable data files].\nEZACJRP Easy Access to the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement: 1997-2019", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9852760434150696}
+{"content": "Title Date of Award\nSpring 2021\nDocument Type\nDissertation\nDegree Name\nDoctor of Education (EdD)\nCommittee Chair\nSteve Stone\nAbstract\nAccording to the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) website, there are multiple studies comparing the academic achievement of AVID students to non-AVID students. This research study was uniquely designed to determine the effectiveness of the AVID program in large urban school districts in the south based on students’ junior year academic performance on state assessments such as the ACT, English III, Math III, and chemistry exams. This study also examined comparisons between graduation rates, suspensions, and attendance. A one-way ANOVA was conducted to compare means of three groups during this study including AVID elective students, non-AVID elective students attending non-AVID schools, and non-AVID elective students attending AVID schools. An analysis of the results of the study indicated that junior year academic achievement means do not show a significant difference with ACT composite scores or state assessment performance in Math III, English III, and chemistry. However, the means for AVID elective students were slightly higher. Non-AVID students had slightly higher ACT composite score means. The results of the study indicated that the graduation rates, suspension, and attendance data do not reflect a significant difference between AVID elective students attending AVID schools, non-AVID students attending non-AVID schools, nor non-AVID elective students attending AVID schools. However, AVID elective students had slightly lower ISS, OSS, and days absent from school. Recommendations for future study were provided.\nRecommended Citation\nPotts, Darrell, \"The Avid Effect in High School: A Quantitative Study of the Avid Effect in a Large Urban School District in the South\" (2021).\nDoctor of Education Dissertations. 45. https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/education-dissertations/45 Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.987756609916687}
+{"content": "LGBTQUI+ Affirmative Therapy\nAre you a teenager or young adult struggling with finding support and an LGTBQUI+ affirming therapist?\nAre you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, and depression?\nHave you recently come out to family and friends and were not accepted for your authentic self?\nAre you struggling with your sexual identity?\nAre you experiencing challenges with gender identity and expression?\nHave you experienced being bullied and excluded at school?\nWhat Is Affirmative Therapy?\nAffirmative therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes and corrects the harmful messages of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and heterosexism affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. It embraces a positive perspective of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer, Questioning, gender, and sexually diverse (LGBTQ+) identities and relationships. The primary focus is to support the negative social constructs in our American culture and society that negatively impact individuals through discrimination, micro-aggressions, harassment, violence, and stigma against the LGBTQ+ community.\nAs an affirmative therapist, I provide you with an inclusive, non-blaming, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore your concerns of systemic obstacles in the heteronormative bias within our culture and society. I provide multicultural and multiethnic competency, a non-heterosexual approach, an intersectional context, and gender-diverse identity development models by reframing them as a normative and healthy expression of humanity.\nWe collaborate to create a safe space to explore values, discovery, and growth that respects where one comes from and where one wants to be. I have the compassion, knowledge, expertise, skills, and therapeutic interventions to guide and support your sexual and gender diversity and the unique challenges presented to you.\nI welcome an encouraging and optimistic perspective that celebrates the diversity in gender and sexual orientations and provides specialized interventions to address your unique concerns as an individual part of the LGBTQUI+ community. I support your healing, growth, and development in a positive identity and walk alongside you through your path and journey.\nReferences\nCarlson, Rock, M., & McGeorge, C. R. (2010). Does affirmative training matter? Assessing CFT students’ beliefs about sexual orientation and their level of affirmative training. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 36(2), 171-184.\nMikalson, P., Pardo, S., & Green, J. (2013). First do no harm: Reducing disparities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning populations in California. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/Documents/LGBTQ_Population_Report.pdf.\nPepping, C. A., Lyons, A., & Morris, E. M. J. (2018). Affirmative LGBT psychotherapy: Outcomes of a therapist training protocol. Psychotherapy, 55(1), 52–62. https://doi.org/10.1037/pst0000149.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9710492491722107}
+{"content": "The Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy recently reviewed the progress of the PM-KUSUM scheme and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating solar pump adoption. Launched in 2019, PM-KUSUM aims to help farmers access reliable day-time solar power for irrigation, reduce power subsidies, and decarbonise agriculture. But pandemic-induced disruptions, limited buy-in from States, and implementation challenges have all affected the scheme’s roll-out. In a year when patchy and delayed monsoons have hit kharif crops in most of the country, PM-KUSUM assumes increased significance. So, how can we unlock the various opportunities it promises?\nBarriers to uptake\nPM-KUSUM provides farmers with incentives to install solar power pumps and plants in their fields. They can use one of three deployment models: off-grid solar pumps, solarised agricultural feeders, or grid-connected pumps. Off-grid pumps have been the most popular, but the nearly 2,80,000 systems deployed fall far short of the scheme’s target of two million by 2022. Barriers to adoption include limited awareness about solar pumps and farmers’ inability to pay their upfront contribution.\nProgress on the other two models has been rather poor due to regulatory, financial, operational and technical challenges. Only a handful of States have initiated tenders or commissioned projects for solar feeders or grid-connected pumps, according to our study. Yet, both models are worth scaling up for they allow farmers to earn additional income by selling solar power to discoms, and discoms to procure cheap power close to centres of consumption.\nWe propose five steps for tackling the myriad challenges linked to PM-KUSUM’s implementation. First, extend the scheme’s timelines. Most Indian discoms have a surplus of contracted generation capacity and are wary of procuring more power in the short term. Extending PM-KUSUM’s timelines beyond 2022 would allow discoms to align the scheme with their power purchase planning.\nSecond, create a level playing field for distributed solar plants. Selling surplus power to discoms is one of the main attractions of grid-connected models. Yet, discoms often find utility-scale solar cheaper than distributed solar (under the scheme) due to the latter’s higher costs and the loss of locational advantage due to waived inter-State transmission system (ISTS) charges. To tackle the bias against distributed solar, we need to address counter-party risks and grid-unavailability risks at distribution substations, standardise tariff determination to reflect the higher costs of distributed power plants, and do away with the waiver of ISTS charges for solar plants.\nThird, streamline land regulations through inter-departmental coordination. Doing so will help reduce delays in leasing or converting agricultural lands for non-agricultural purposes such as solar power generation. States should constitute steering committees comprising members from all relevant departments for this purpose.\nFourth, support innovative solutions for financing farmers’ contributions. Many farmers struggle to pay 30-40% of upfront costs in compliance with scheme requirements. Further, they cannot access bank loans without collateral. While some States have increased subsidy support, this solution is not scalable. To ease the financial burden on farmers, we need out-of-the-box solutions. Consider Karnataka’s pilot of a farmer-developer special-purpose vehicle to help farmers install solar power plants on their farms. Another promising example is a community-owned model piloted in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, which could help marginalised farmers own and access off-grid pumps with limited upfront contributions.\nFifth, extensively pilot grid-connected solar pumps. Current obstacles to their adoption include concerns about their economic viability in the presence of high farm subsidies and farmers’ potential unwillingness to feed in surplus power when selling water or irrigating extra land are more attractive prospects. Further, the grid-connected model requires pumps to be metered and billed for accounting purposes but suffers from a lack of trust between farmers and discoms. Adopting solutions like smart meters and smart transformers and engaging with farmers can build trust and address some operational challenges. But piloting the model under different agro-economic contexts will be critical to developing a strategy to scale it up in an economically and operationally sustainable manner.\nThese measures, combined with other agriculture schemes and complemented by intensive awareness campaigns, could give a much-needed boost to PM-KUSUM. If successful, the scheme can generate hundreds of thousands of jobs, vastly reduce the carbon footprint of Indian agriculture, and result in oil import savings.\nShalu Agrawal is Senior Programme Lead and Anas Rahman is Programme Associate at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5630190372467041}
+{"content": "The workshop is aimed at leaders of organizations. It is conceptualized as a preventive workshop. It leads them through a process of self-reflection which gradually extends the focus to their role within the organization. How can they be an example and lead the changes in the organization by being a role model for colleagues. The workshop offers a collage of activities that inform about burnout, offers suggestions for reorganization of individual routines and examples of practical exercises.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993882179260254}
+{"content": "Cannabis Health and Safety Cannabis General Info SCROLL DOWN What are some of the safety features of cannabis packaging?\nEvery legal cannabis product is packaged in child-safe, tamper-proof packaging to protect youth from the harms of cannabis. Additionally, because THC is intoxicating, the package for any product containing THC above 10 micrograms per gram, will feature a red icon to indicate the presence of THC and a message highlighted in yellow carrying a health-related warning.\nHow can I safely dispose of cannabis?\nTo help protect others, especially children or youth, Health Canada suggests that you make cannabis unfit for consumption prior to disposing it. One method of disposing cannabis is to blend the cannabis with water and mix it with cat litter, to mask the odour, and then place it in your regular household garbage.\nCan I give cannabis to a minor in my home?\nNo. According to the Cannabis Act, even parents or guardians can face significant legal consequences for distributing cannabis to a minor, including up to a 14-year prison penalty. The rules and penalties for distributing cannabis to minors are different than those set for alcohol distribution to minors.\nHow can I reduce the risks of consuming cannabis?\nCannabis use has health risks that are best avoided by not using it. However, there are steps that can be taken that will reduce the health risks associated with use:\nDelay cannabis use until later in life (after the age of 25) Avoid using synthetic cannabis (e.g., K2, Spice) Avoid use of cannabis before operating a vehicle, and wait at least six hours after using cannabis before operating a vehicle Avoid mixing cannabis with alcohol or tobacco Avoid smoking cannabis Limit and reduce how often you use cannabis Can I use cannabis while pregnant or breastfeeding?\nThere is no known safe amount of cannabis to use during pregnancy or when breastfeeding. Cannabis use during pregnancy has been linked to low birth weight, and can harm a child’s brain development. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not consume cannabis, as it could harm the fetus or baby.\nDoes cannabis consumption lead to other drug use?\nThere is limited evidence that suggests cannabis use is likely to precede the use of other legal and illicit substances and the development of addiction to other substances. The majority of people who consume cannabis do not go on to use other harder substances, such as stimulants or opioids.\nIs it unhealthy to inhale cannabis smoke?\nInhaling smoke of any kind can lead to lung damage and respiratory problems. Certain smoking practices such as deep-inhalation or holding one’s breath increases these risks. It is known that cannabis smoke contains chemicals and tar that are similar to tobacco smoke.\nIs it possible to overdose on cannabis?\nConsuming too much cannabis can result in significantly unpleasant effects, but they should be experienced temporarily. There is no documented case of death resulting from a toxic overdose of cannabis.\nWhy shouldn’t alcohol be consumed with cannabis?\nCombining cannabis and alcohol can elevate the felt effects and lead to extreme intoxication, dizziness and nausea. Combining cannabis with alcohol can also increase the risk of vulnerable people experiencing psychotic symptoms. Combining the two further lowers concentration and reaction times.\nWhy shouldn’t tobacco be consumed with cannabis?\nTobacco is harmful on its own, and the co-use of tobacco and cannabis has been associated with developing a dependence on either substance, negative mental health outcomes, engagement in other risk-taking behaviours, and increased difficulty stopping cannabis use. There is some evidence that suggests combining tobacco with cannabis can lead to smoking initiation as well. In addition, using both substances may also lead to increased health risks compared to using just one or the other, such as the impact on the respiratory system.\nCan I drive while or after using cannabis?\nDriving while experiencing the psychoactive and intoxicating effects of cannabis containing THC is extremely dangerous. Do not drive after using cannabis, and ensure you are informed about the driving laws in Ontario. Although the effects of intoxication from cannabis that contains THC may wear off, cannabis stays in your system for some time. It is recommended that individuals who use cannabis refrain from driving (or operating other machinery or mobility devices) for at least six hours after using cannabis. If tested, you could test positive for cannabis content in your body.\nThere are strict penalties for driving and cannabis in Ontario.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.879897952079773}
+{"content": "Sexual Health and Relationships Education (SHRE) provides individuals with knowledge and skills to manage risky behaviors and take informed decisions to protect themselves against STIs, and unintended pregnancy. Only minimal SHRE is provided in Iranian schools and universities and previous research has highlighted needs and demands for improved SHRE and sexual services in Iran. This study explored young, Iranian adults’ experience of, and need for sexual health education, sexual skills training and sexual healthcare services, as well their views on how to augment and improve existing provision. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 25 young adults who lived in Tehran, Iran and had volunteered to participate in the study. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Participants explained their needs and demands for sexual health education and sexual healthcare. They unanimously expressed their dissatisfaction with available SHRE and sexual health care provision. They highlighted barriers to gaining sexual health information and seeking advice and healthcare, including a lack of reliable resources, taboo and cultural barriers, lack of trust and protected confidentiality. This has resulted in ambiguities and misconceptions, including those regarding the cause and transmission of STIs and correct use of contraceptives. Participants recommended improvements, including holding mixed-gender extracurricular workshops with a comprehensive approach to sexual health and relationships education. There is a clear need and demand for provision of relevant and reliable sexual health and relationships education for young adults in Tehran. This should be addressed to empower young people to make informed choices and avoid risky sexual behavior.\n2021\np. 1-9\nPeriodical title\nBMC Public Health, 21, 1386 (2021)\nThemes\nRegions\nResource types\nLanguages\nRecord created by\nIIEP", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9958927631378174}
+{"content": "Interactions between Pitch and Timbre Perception in Normal-hearing Listeners and Cochlear Implant Users\nPitch and timbre perception are two important dimensions of auditory perception. These aspects of sound aid the understanding of our environment, and contribute to normal everyday functioning. It is therefore important to determine the nature of perceptual interaction between these two dimensions of sound. This study tested the interactions between pitch perception associated with the fundamental frequency (F0) and sharpness perception associated with the spectral slope of harmonic complex tones in normal hearing (NH) listeners and cochlear implant (CI) users. Pitch and sharpness ranking was measured without changes in the non-target dimension (Experiment 1), with different amounts of unrelated changes in the non-target dimension (Experiment 2), and with congruent/incongruent changes of similar perceptual salience in the non-target dimension (Experiment 3). The results showed that CI users had significantly worse pitch and sharpness ranking thresholds than NH listeners. Pitch and sharpness perception had symmetric interactions in NH listeners. However, for CI users, spectral slope changes significantly affected pitch ranking, while F0 changes had no significant effect on sharpness ranking. CI users' pitch ranking sensitivity was significantly better with congruent than with incongruent spectral slope changes. These results have important implications for CI processing strategies to better transmit pitch and timbre cues to CI users.\nContributors\nCreated\n2016-12", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8300614953041077}
+{"content": "Mentorship: A tale of two halves\nA new program spurred a mentor–mentee relationship between Zoona Ahmad (left) and Madi Eberle, which has also helped them both grow as leaders.\nFor me, Madi, mentorship has sparked special connections and fostered ambition, eagerness for continuous learning, and courage to face challenges head-on. My personal experiences shed light on the importance of mentorship in both personal and professional settings and inspired me to develop a mentorship program within the Purdue University APhA–ASP Chapter.\nChapter one: Madi’s perspective\nAs chapter president-elect, I wanted to create a forum for student pharmacists to network with upperclassmen, underclassmen, and faculty. This opportunity helped members develop meaningful friendships with students in other classes and established a fun, low-stakes environment for them to grow their leadership skills, professional network, and professional development.\nWithin APhA–ASP, first-year students would learn more about the various activities or projects with which they could get involved and possible pharmacy career options. My ultimate goal was for mentors to contribute to the success of APhA–ASP members post-graduation by providing students with opportunities to network, job shadow, or pursue a residency through mentorship.\nChapter two: Zoona’s perspective\nI participated in the mentorship program as a first-year student. It was a rewarding experience with my “phamily,” but I also felt a lack of guidance on how to develop and nurture our newfound relationships. In my second year, when I became chapter president-elect, Madi and I built upon the current program and in turn cultivated our own mentor–mentee relationship. Upon much discussion and reflection about possible improvements to the mentorship program, we realized the best way to provide a meaningful experience for members was to model the same structure that existed in our relationship. Our relationship was built upon mutual respect, shared decision-making, and a passion for working together, which helped strengthen the foundation of our relationship—attributes we hope each mentorship group can emulate.\nOur perspective\nTogether, as president and president-elect, we grouped the 69 total students participating in the program through careful selection and mutual interest. Despite the current circumstances with COVID-19, we have enhanced our expanding mentorship program by holding discussions about leadership topics, well-being, and health equity. Our goal is to engage everyone in a rewarding, enriching relationship that primes them for success as a student pharmacist, future health care professional, and member of society.\nThis experience has provided our chapter with a new way to grow, and also helped us both grow as leaders.\nMadilyn Eberle is a third-year PharmD candidate and Zoona Ahmad is a second-year PharmD candidate at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5680809617042542}
+{"content": "Budget 2022\nMinisters Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath announced Budget 2022 on Tuesday last with a package valued at approx. €4.7 billion. Some €3.2 billion of this is committed to existing pay and spending increases while €1 billion has been allocated for new initiatives and €520 million earmarked for tax relief measures. Revenue raising measures of €230 million have also been included.\n€4bn has been left as a Covid-19 contingency fund that can be spent across Departments as needed.\nThe spending has been allocated under the expectation that Modified Domestic Demand will grow by 5¼% in 2021 and by 6½% in 2022. The Budget has also been calculated in light of inflationary pressures including shipping capacity,\nshortages of raw materials, labour shortages in certain sectors, and rising energy prices. Consumer price inflation is expected to reach 3.7% in September 2021, which would be the highest rate since June 2008.\nPublic spending next year will amount to €87.6 billion with a medium-term strategy setting out that the next two budgets will restore public services, phase out temporary Covid-related spending, and repair the public finances.\nConcerns about the cost of living frame a significant proportion of the Government’s approach to spending in this Budget. Tax credits and bands have been adjusted to meet this challenge while welfare payments have been concurrently increased. Other measures that may be of interest to Members include:\nAn extension of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector to the end of August 2022 An extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme to the end of April 2022 A widening of the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme A new call under the Disruptive Technologies Investment Fund A €360 million investment in active travel measures An extra two weeks of parental leave to be introduced from August 2022.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6475344896316528}
+{"content": "In Shakespeare’s\nRape of Lucrece, the audience’s sense of Lucrece’s consent concludes her ordeal, both within the poem and as a method of political and critical response. This essay suggests that Shakespeare turns away from consent as a legal and political remedy for Lucrece’s sorrow and turns to sympathy to imagine both his protagonist’s plight and the formal possibilities of his poem. By treating Lucrece’s ordeal as a search for sympathy, Shakespeare casts himself among her audience, an audience whose impulses and desires might not be authorized by Lucrece herself. Shakespeare formalizes this uncertainty in the relationship between tears and marble in his poem, practicing a poetics of “impression” that argues for the ethical priority of receptive observation over prescriptive voyeurism in the experience of sympathy. Ultimately, the ethics of sympathy that Shakespeare discovers in his poem constrains the politics of consent with which the poem ends and questions Shakespeare’s own capacity to speak for Lucrece. However, Shakespeare discovers a realm where his poetic voice is defined by sensitive observation, as opposed to the celebration of poetic virtuosity. The essays also considers Milton’s recognition of Shakespeare’s poetry of “deep impression” as a new model of reckoning poetic power.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8756270408630371}
+{"content": "Agricultural technology must play a key role in Africa's economic development. In this paper agricultural technology development is seen as including innovation, diffusion and utilisation. It is particularly concerned with the enabling environment for technology development, specifically the policies and regulations that affect input availability, the interactions of the private sector with public agricultural research, and agricultural enterprise development. The paper examines the current status and future prospects for these aspects of the enabling environment. The analysis pays particular attention to current and potential donor roles for contributing to the evolution of a supportive enabling environment in sub-Saharan Africa.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999464750289917}
+{"content": "You are hereBack to top Cuixiang Kiwifruit Show Signs of Becoming a Leading Chinese Variety\nIn recent years, as the planted area for kiwifruit has been expanding in China, the country’s fruit sector has also been diversifying its kiwifruit varieties. However, for a very long time, there have not been any leading native kiwifruit varieties comparable to Zespri’s SunGold in terms of either quality or market reception. It appears that this situation may soon change as Cuixiang (翠香) kiwifruit from Shaanxi province’s Zhouzhi County have been quietly gaining favor with fruit traders this year.\nThe harvesting of Cuixiang kiwifruit begins in late August, and farm gate prices for this variety have already demonstrated an upward trend this season, reaching up to $1.55 per kilogram by early October. In some regions, Cuixiang kiwifruit weighing approximately 80 grams were selling for $0.34 each. Although these prices are still not comparable to those of imported kiwifruit, they are relatively high for most if not all of China’s domestically grown varieties. Owing to the strong market performance recently, the supply of this variety has hardly been able to keep up with the demand.\nMany green-fleshed kiwifruit produced in China are jokingly described by some Chinese consumers as “stone fruits,” a reference to their perceived poor edibility and lack of ripeness. However, Cuixiang kiwifruit reportedly not only boast an excellent eating experience but also ripen easily, with a sugar content reaching up to 20 degrees Brix, a strong fragrance and jade-like flesh. Their flavor has been characterized by some netizens as a wonderful blend of strawberries, bananas and pineapples.\nThe strong demand for Cuixiang kiwifruit is largely attributable to two factors. The first is a relatively short supply window that lasts from early September through mid-October. Furthermore, the availability period cannot be prolonged by human intervention or the utilization of cold storage.\nSecond, a relatively small planting area leads to a limited production volume each year, which is insufficient to meet the needs of the domestic market. It took around 10 years for researchers to breed the variety. In March 2008, it was rolled out to be grown in Zhouzhi County, and cultivation remains highly concentrated within the county.\nIt is also worth noting that the kiwifruit sector in Zhouzhi has already launched ready-to-eat Cuixiang kiwifruit, where the sugar content, firmness and dry matter levels are rigorously analyzed to ensure harvesting at the optimum time. Moreover, modified atmosphere and ripening technologies alongside cold chain transportation are adopted to ensure the freshness and quality of the fruits and prolong their shelf lives to over two weeks.\nImage: Pixabay This article was translated from Chinese. Read the original article. October 15, 2021 October 14, 2021 October 13, 2021 October 12, 2021 October 11, 2021 September 21, 2021 September 23, 2021 September 17, 2021 September 17, 2021 October 06, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7182708978652954}
+{"content": "This event has passed. UML IUCEE Global Webinar: “Global Ethics: What Should Aspiring Entrepreneurs Know” 23rd September @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm UTC+5.5 Global Ethics: What Should Aspiring Entrepreneurs Know\nEthics plays a key role in any business, particularly in new ones. Large and established businesses – especially those operating in developed countries – have established ethical codes and practices mainly due to regulatory and normative pressures. However, entrepreneurs in new businesses might not have yet established ethical programs. In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of business ethics with special emphasis on entrepreneurs. We will also analyze the most important aspects of sound business ethics programs that entrepreneurs should consider when growing their ventures.\nPresenter:\nJose Godinez is an assistant professor of management at the Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His research centers on strategies of firms operating in locations characterized by unstable institutional environments, especially those that present high corruption levels. He is also interested in understanding how institutional voids affect the development of strategies of firms targeting populations at the bottom of the pyramid within the CSR conversation. Jose earned a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Edinburgh Business School, an MSc in International Business from the University of Manchester Business School, and a BS in Business Administration from the Johns Hopkins University.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5135730504989624}
+{"content": "A Shot of Justice: Priority-Setting for Addressing Child Mortality\nContents: Preface. 1. Need for a shot of justice. 2. Metrics of justice. 3. The prospects of survival. 4. The architecture of survival. 5. Which shot of justice? Index. Children have been guaranteed an equal right to life, yet millions of them continue to die due to preventable causes. Their deaths are widely perceived as a biomedical issue, with vaccinations being presented as the ultimate life-saving intervention. This book argues that a clear and consistent pattern of preventable child deaths is primarily a problem of justice. It engages with the debate on ‘equalisandum’-what (metric) needs to be equalized across individuals in a just society-in modern theories of justice in the context of trends in child survival and access to its determinants among selected groups in India. It argues that Amartya Sen’s multifocal metric of justice-with a central focus on ‘maximal potentials’ or ‘capabilities’-is more plausible than its counterparts since it allows equity considerations to be met without compromising the potentials of the better-off or aggregative concerns. It concludes that such an approach to justice is relevant for affirmative action policies too, which have long been a source of enormous resentment, especially in India and the United States.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9994961023330688}
+{"content": "Lighten the Load\nLife is busy and people are tired. Our days are filled with what seems like a never-ending list of activities and obligations. The hectic nature of life makes us long for rest. This is just what Jesus promises to those who will come to him. He offers rest to those who are weary and a lightened load to those who are burdened. But if Jesus offers us rest why don’t we experience more of it? Why do the burdens we carry not seem lighter? How can we find rest and lighten the load in the midst of our day-to-day busyness?\nDespite our romanticism about the early church, they had their fair share of problems - favoritism, theological arguments, and divisions (to name a few). Yet there remained a vision of an abundant church - full of energy, unity, and life. While the church today...\nA believer's identity is in Christ. In Him we find true life, meaning, and purpose. Yet, it is common for believers to take their eyes off of Jesus and begin substituting other things in His place. We look for other ways to identify ourselves often choosing how we...\nIt shouldn’t surprise us that through the centuries, superstitions arise and thrive even among well-meaning church people. Most of these superstitions are based on a desire for a kind of good luck charm in a life filled with uncertainty and hardship. Even the practice...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9817979335784912}
+{"content": "Data from: Below-ground causes and consequences of woodland shrub invasions: a novel paired-point framework reveals new insights, Liam Heneghan, Dev Rijal, David H. Wise & Basil V. Iannone\n1. Confirming the impacts of invasive plants is essential for prioritizing management efforts, but is challenging, especially if impacts occur below ground and over long periods as hypothesized for woodland shrub invasions. 2. For this reason, we developed a novel “paired-point” framework capable of detecting the below-ground impacts of slow-growing invasive plants from short-term datasets in an investigation into the below-ground consequences of European buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica L. (hereafter buckthorn) invasions into Chicago-area woodlands. We...\n1 citation reported since publication in 2015.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7339959144592285}
+{"content": "With the introduction of our Official Recovery Partner’s new brand - the Lyric™ - comes a breakthrough in massage technology, Rhythm Therapy™. Rather than a mono-frequency or “flat line” experience, which is what most massage devices deliver, the Lyric vibrates in a wavelike pattern that mimics naturally occurring rhythms that have a profound impact on the body and mind.\nRhythm is deeply human and connected to the body’s ability to relax, calm, renew and invigorate itself.\nRhythm promotes a feeling of happiness; it helps to center and connect the mind and body.\nRhythm helps people to be well.\nAlternating frequencies have been shown to affect the endocrine, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Vibrations delivered by the Lyric utilize fluctuating frequencies while incorporating vibroacoustic science to temporarily alleviate minor muscle pain, shift stress and positively affect emotions. These therapies delivered help guide the body to its parasympathetic mode, allowing it to slow down and rest. Also offered, are therapies that activate the sympathetic mode, leading to a feeling that is alert, awake and energized. With both guided and non-guided options ranging in benefits including pain relief, calm and energy, it's a truly customized experience for any need.\nMany massage devices have no rhythm, while the Lyric’s Rhythm Therapy creates an exquisite experience: It’s like Mozart for muscles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.839211106300354}
+{"content": "Probabilistic Neighbourhood Component Analysis: Sample Efficient Uncertainty Estimation in Deep Learning2020-07-18 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ While Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) achieve state-of-the-art accuracy in various applications, they often fall short in accurately estimating their predictive uncertainty and, in turn, fail to recognize when these predictions may be wrong. Several uncertainty-aware models, such as Bayesian Neural Network (BNNs) and Deep Ensembles have been proposed in the literature for quantifying predictive uncertainty. However, research in this area has been largely confined to the big data regime. In this work, we show that the uncertainty estimation capability of state-of-the-art BNNs and Deep Ensemble models degrades significantly when the amount of training data is small. To address the issue of accurate uncertainty estimation in the small-data regime, we propose a probabilistic generalization of the popular sample-efficient non-parametric kNN approach. Our approach enables deep kNN classifier to accurately quantify underlying uncertainties in its prediction. We demonstrate the usefulness of the proposed approach by achieving superior uncertainty quantification as compared to state-of-the-art on a real-world application of COVID-19 diagnosis from chest X-Rays. Our code is available at https://github.com/ankurmallick/sample-efficient-uq STUaNet: Understanding uncertainty in spatiotemporal collective human mobility2021-02-08 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ The high dynamics and heterogeneous interactions in the complicated urban systems have raised the issue of uncertainty quantification in spatiotemporal human mobility, to support critical decision-makings in risk-aware web applications such as urban event prediction where fluctuations are of significant interests. Given the fact that uncertainty quantifies the potential variations around prediction results, traditional learning schemes always lack uncertainty labels, and conventional uncertainty quantification approaches mostly rely upon statistical estimations with Bayesian Neural Networks or ensemble methods. However, they have never involved any spatiotemporal evolution of uncertainties under various contexts, and also have kept suffering from the poor efficiency of statistical uncertainty estimation while training models with multiple times. To provide high-quality uncertainty quantification for spatiotemporal forecasting, we propose an uncertainty learning mechanism to simultaneously estimate internal data quality and quantify external uncertainty regarding various contextual interactions. To address the issue of lacking labels of uncertainty, we propose a hierarchical data turbulence scheme where we can actively inject controllable uncertainty for guidance, and hence provide insights to both uncertainty quantification and weak supervised learning. Finally, we re-calibrate and boost the prediction performance by devising a gated-based bridge to adaptively leverage the learned uncertainty into predictions. Extensive experiments on three real-world spatiotemporal mobility sets have corroborated the superiority of our proposed model in terms of both forecasting and uncertainty quantification. Interpreting Uncertainty in Model Predictions For COVID-19 Diagnosis2020-10-25 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ COVID-19, due to its accelerated spread has brought in the need to use assistive tools for faster diagnosis in addition to typical lab swab testing. Chest X-Rays for COVID cases tend to show changes in the lungs such as ground glass opacities and peripheral consolidations which can be detected by deep neural networks. However, traditional convolutional networks use point estimate for predictions, lacking in capture of uncertainty, which makes them less reliable for adoption. There have been several works so far in predicting COVID positive cases with chest X-Rays. However, not much has been explored on quantifying the uncertainty of these predictions, interpreting uncertainty, and decomposing this to model or data uncertainty. To address these needs, we develop a visualization framework to address interpretability of uncertainty and its components, with uncertainty in predictions computed with a Bayesian Convolutional Neural Network. This framework aims to understand the contribution of individual features in the Chest-X-Ray images to predictive uncertainty. Providing this as an assistive tool can help the radiologist understand why the model came up with a prediction and whether the regions of interest captured by the model for the specific prediction are of significance in diagnosis. We demonstrate the usefulness of the tool in chest x-ray interpretation through several test cases from a benchmark dataset. Objective Evaluation of Deep Uncertainty Predictions for COVID-19 Detection2020-12-22 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Deep neural networks (DNNs) have been widely applied for detecting COVID-19 in medical images. Existing studies mainly apply transfer learning and other data representation strategies to generate accurate point estimates. The generalization power of these networks is always questionable due to being developed using small datasets and failing to report their predictive confidence. Quantifying uncertainties associated with DNN predictions is a prerequisite for their trusted deployment in medical settings. Here we apply and evaluate three uncertainty quantification techniques for COVID-19 detection using chest X-Ray (CXR) images. The novel concept of uncertainty confusion matrix is proposed and new performance metrics for the objective evaluation of uncertainty estimates are introduced. Through comprehensive experiments, it is shown that networks pertained on CXR images outperform networks pretrained on natural image datasets such as ImageNet. Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluations also reveal that the predictive uncertainty estimates are statistically higher for erroneous predictions than correct predictions. Accordingly, uncertainty quantification methods are capable of flagging risky predictions with high uncertainty estimates. We also observe that ensemble methods more reliably capture uncertainties during the inference. Exploring Uncertainty in Deep Learning for Construction of Prediction Intervals2021-04-26 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Deep learning has achieved impressive performance on many tasks in recent years. However, it has been found that it is still not enough for deep neural networks to provide only point estimates. For high-risk tasks, we need to assess the reliability of the model predictions. This requires us to quantify the uncertainty of model prediction and construct prediction intervals. In this paper, We explore the uncertainty in deep learning to construct the prediction intervals. In general, We comprehensively consider two categories of uncertainties: aleatory uncertainty and epistemic uncertainty. We design a special loss function, which enables us to learn uncertainty without uncertainty label. We only need to supervise the learning of regression task. We learn the aleatory uncertainty implicitly from the loss function. And that epistemic uncertainty is accounted for in ensembled form. Our method correlates the construction of prediction intervals with the uncertainty estimation. Impressive results on some publicly available datasets show that the performance of our method is competitive with other state-of-the-art methods. Combining Model and Parameter Uncertainty in Bayesian Neural Networks2019-05-25 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Bayesian neural networks (BNNs) have recently regained a significant amount of attention in the deep learning community due to the development of scalable approximate Bayesian inference techniques. There are several advantages of using Bayesian approach: Parameter and prediction uncertainty become easily available, facilitating rigid statistical analysis. Furthermore, prior knowledge can be incorporated. However so far there have been no scalable techniques capable of combining both model (structural) and parameter uncertainty. In this paper we introduce the concept of model uncertainty in BNNs and hence make inference in the joint space of models and parameters. Moreover, we suggest an adaptation of a scalable variational inference approach with reparametrization of marginal inclusion probabilities to incorporate the model space constraints. Finally, we show that incorporating model uncertainty via Bayesian model averaging and Bayesian model selection allows to drastically sparsify the structure of BNNs. Interval Deep Learning for Uncertainty Quantification in Safety Applications2021-05-13 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Deep neural networks (DNNs) are becoming more prevalent in important safety-critical applications, where reliability in the prediction is paramount. Despite their exceptional prediction capabilities, current DNNs do not have an implicit mechanism to quantify and propagate significant input data uncertainty -- which is common in safety-critical applications. In many cases, this uncertainty is epistemic and can arise from multiple sources, such as lack of knowledge about the data generating process, imprecision, ignorance, and poor understanding of physics phenomena. Recent approaches have focused on quantifying parameter uncertainty, but approaches to end-to-end training of DNNs with epistemic input data uncertainty are more limited and largely problem-specific. In this work, we present a DNN optimized with gradient-based methods capable to quantify input and parameter uncertainty by means of interval analysis, which we call Deep Interval Neural Network (DINN). We perform experiments on an air pollution dataset with sensor uncertainty and show that the DINN can produce accurate bounded estimates from uncertain input data. DEUP: Direct Epistemic Uncertainty Prediction2021-02-16 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Epistemic uncertainty is the part of out-of-sample prediction error due to the lack of knowledge of the learner. Whereas previous work was focusing on model variance, we propose a principled approach for directly estimating epistemic uncertainty by learning to predict generalization error and subtracting an estimate of aleatoric uncertainty, i.e., intrinsic unpredictability. This estimator of epistemic uncertainty includes the effect of model bias and can be applied in non-stationary learning environments arising in active learning or reinforcement learning. In addition to demonstrating these properties of Direct Epistemic Uncertainty Prediction (DEUP), we illustrate its advantage against existing methods for uncertainty estimation on downstream tasks including sequential model optimization and reinforcement learning. We also evaluate the quality of uncertainty estimates from DEUP for probabilistic classification of images and for estimating uncertainty about synergistic drug combinations. Uncertainty Modelling in Deep Neural Networks for Image Data2020-11-17 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Quantifying uncertainty in a model's predictions is important as it enables, for example, the safety of an AI system to be increased by acting on the model's output in an informed manner. We cannot expect a system to be 100% accurate or perfect at its task, however, we can equip the system with some tools to inform us if it is not certain about a prediction. This way, a second check can be performed, or the task can be passed to a human specialist. This is crucial for applications where the cost of an error is high, such as in autonomous vehicle control, medical image analysis, financial estimations or legal fields. Deep Neural Networks are powerful black box predictors that have recently achieved impressive performance on a wide spectrum of tasks. Quantifying predictive uncertainty in DNNs is a challenging and yet on-going problem. Although there have been many efforts to equip NNs with tools to estimate uncertainty, such as Monte Carlo Dropout, most of the previous methods only focus on one of the three types of model, data or distributional uncertainty. In this paper we propose a complete framework to capture and quantify all of these three types of uncertainties in DNNs for image classification. This framework includes an ensemble of CNNs for model uncertainty, a supervised reconstruction auto-encoder to capture distributional uncertainty and using the output of activation functions in the last layer of the network, to capture data uncertainty. Finally we demonstrate the efficiency of our method on popular image datasets for classification. On the Effects of Quantisation on Model Uncertainty in Bayesian Neural Networks2021-02-22 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Bayesian neural networks (BNNs) are making significant progress in many research areas where decision making needs to be accompanied by uncertainty estimation. Being able to quantify uncertainty while making decisions is essential for understanding when the model is over-/under-confident, and hence BNNs are attracting interest in safety-critical applications, such as autonomous driving, healthcare and robotics. Nevertheless, BNNs have not been as widely used in industrial practice, mainly because of their increased memory and compute costs. In this work, we investigate quantisation of BNNs by compressing 32-bit floating-point weights and activations to their integer counterparts, that has already been successful in reducing the compute demand in standard pointwise neural networks. We study three types of quantised BNNs, we evaluate them under a wide range of different settings, and we empirically demonstrate that an uniform quantisation scheme applied to BNNs does not substantially decrease their quality of uncertainty estimation. Towards calibrated and scalable uncertainty representations for neural networks2019-12-03 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ For many applications it is critical to know the uncertainty of a neural network's predictions. While a variety of neural network parameter estimation methods have been proposed for uncertainty estimation, they have not been rigorously compared across uncertainty measures. We assess four of these parameter estimation methods to calibrate uncertainty estimation using four different uncertainty measures: entropy, mutual information, aleatoric uncertainty and epistemic uncertainty. We evaluate the calibration of these parameter estimation methods using expected calibration error. Additionally, we propose a novel method of neural network parameter estimation called RECAST, which combines cosine annealing with warm restarts with Stochastic Gradient Langevin Dynamics, capturing more diverse parameter distributions. When benchmarked against mutilated image data, we show that RECAST is well-calibrated and when combined with predictive entropy and epistemic uncertainty it offers the best calibrated measure of uncertainty when compared to recent methods. Simple and Principled Uncertainty Estimation with Deterministic Deep Learning via Distance Awareness2020-06-17 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Bayesian neural networks (BNN) and deep ensembles are principled approaches to estimate the predictive uncertainty of a deep learning model. However their practicality in real-time, industrial-scale applications are limited due to their heavy memory and inference cost. This motivates us to study principled approaches to high-quality uncertainty estimation that require only a single deep neural network (DNN). By formalizing the uncertainty quantification as a minimax learning problem, we first identify input distance awareness, i.e., the model's ability to quantify the distance of a testing example from the training data in the input space, as a necessary condition for a DNN to achieve high-quality (i.e., minimax optimal) uncertainty estimation. We then propose Spectral-normalized Neural Gaussian Process (SNGP), a simple method that improves the distance-awareness ability of modern DNNs, by adding a weight normalization step during training and replacing the output layer with a Gaussian process. On a suite of vision and language understanding tasks and on modern architectures (Wide-ResNet and BERT), SNGP is competitive with deep ensembles in prediction, calibration and out-of-domain detection, and outperforms the other single-model approaches. Real-time Uncertainty Decomposition for Online Learning Control2020-10-06 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Safety-critical decisions based on machine learning models require a clear understanding of the involved uncertainties to avoid hazardous or risky situations. While aleatoric uncertainty can be explicitly modeled given a parametric description, epistemic uncertainty rather describes the presence or absence of training data. This paper proposes a novel generic method for modeling epistemic uncertainty and shows its advantages over existing approaches for neural networks on various data sets. It can be directly combined with aleatoric uncertainty estimates and allows for prediction in real-time as the inference is sample-free. We exploit this property in a model-based quadcopter control setting and demonstrate how the controller benefits from a differentiation between aleatoric and epistemic uncertainty in online learning of thermal disturbances. Uncertainty Quantification in Deep Learning for Safer Neuroimage Enhancement2019-07-31 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Deep learning (DL) has shown great potential in medical image enhancement problems, such as super-resolution or image synthesis. However, to date, little consideration has been given to uncertainty quantification over the output image. Here we introduce methods to characterise different components of uncertainty in such problems and demonstrate the ideas using diffusion MRI super-resolution. Specifically, we propose to account for $intrinsic$ uncertainty through a heteroscedastic noise model and for $parameter$ uncertainty through approximate Bayesian inference, and integrate the two to quantify $predictive$ uncertainty over the output image. Moreover, we introduce a method to propagate the predictive uncertainty on a multi-channelled image to derived scalar parameters, and separately quantify the effects of intrinsic and parameter uncertainty therein. The methods are evaluated for super-resolution of two different signal representations of diffusion MR images---DTIs and Mean Apparent Propagator MRI---and their derived quantities such as MD and FA, on multiple datasets of both healthy and pathological human brains. Results highlight three key benefits of uncertainty modelling for improving the safety of DL-based image enhancement systems. Firstly, incorporating uncertainty improves the predictive performance even when test data departs from training data. Secondly, the predictive uncertainty highly correlates with errors, and is therefore capable of detecting predictive \"failures\". Results demonstrate that such an uncertainty measure enables subject-specific and voxel-wise risk assessment of the output images. Thirdly, we show that the method for decomposing predictive uncertainty into its independent sources provides high-level \"explanations\" for the performance by quantifying how much uncertainty arises from the inherent difficulty of the task or the limited training examples. Evaluating Scalable Bayesian Deep Learning Methods for Robust Computer Vision2020-04-07 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ While deep neural networks have become the go-to approach in computer vision, the vast majority of these models fail to properly capture the uncertainty inherent in their predictions. Estimating this predictive uncertainty can be crucial, for example in automotive applications. In Bayesian deep learning, predictive uncertainty is commonly decomposed into the distinct types of aleatoric and epistemic uncertainty. The former can be estimated by letting a neural network output the parameters of a certain probability distribution. Epistemic uncertainty estimation is a more challenging problem, and while different scalable methods recently have emerged, no extensive comparison has been performed in a real-world setting. We therefore accept this task and propose a comprehensive evaluation framework for scalable epistemic uncertainty estimation methods in deep learning. Our proposed framework is specifically designed to test the robustness required in real-world computer vision applications. We also apply this framework to provide the first properly extensive and conclusive comparison of the two current state-of-the-art scalable methods: ensembling and MC-dropout. Our comparison demonstrates that ensembling consistently provides more reliable and practically useful uncertainty estimates. Code is available at https://github.com/fregu856/evaluating_bdl. BayesAdapter: Being Bayesian, Inexpensively and Robustly, via Bayeisan Fine-tuning2020-10-05 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Despite their theoretical appealingness, Bayesian neural networks (BNNs) are falling far behind in terms of adoption in real-world applications compared with normal NNs, mainly due to their limited scalability in training, and low fidelity in their uncertainty estimates. In this work, we develop a new framework, named BayesAdapter, to address these issues and bring Bayesian deep learning to the masses. The core notion of BayesAdapter is to adapt pre-trained deterministic NNs to be BNNs via Bayesian fine-tuning. We implement Bayesian fine-tuning with a plug-and-play instantiation of stochastic variational inference, and propose exemplar reparameterization to reduce gradient variance and stabilize the fine-tuning. Together, they enable training BNNs as if one were training deterministic NNs with minimal added overheads. During Bayesian fine-tuning, we further propose an uncertainty regularization to supervise and calibrate the uncertainty quantification of learned BNNs at low cost. To empirically evaluate BayesAdapter, we conduct extensive experiments on a diverse set of challenging benchmarks, and observe significantly higher training efficiency, better predictive performance, and more calibrated and faithful uncertainty estimates than existing BNNs. Improving model calibration with accuracy versus uncertainty optimization2020-12-14 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Obtaining reliable and accurate quantification of uncertainty estimates from deep neural networks is important in safety-critical applications. A well-calibrated model should be accurate when it is certain about its prediction and indicate high uncertainty when it is likely to be inaccurate. Uncertainty calibration is a challenging problem as there is no ground truth available for uncertainty estimates. We propose an optimization method that leverages the relationship between accuracy and uncertainty as an anchor for uncertainty calibration. We introduce a differentiable accuracy versus uncertainty calibration (AvUC) loss function that allows a model to learn to provide well-calibrated uncertainties, in addition to improved accuracy. We also demonstrate the same methodology can be extended to post-hoc uncertainty calibration on pretrained models. We illustrate our approach with mean-field stochastic variational inference and compare with state-of-the-art methods. Extensive experiments demonstrate our approach yields better model calibration than existing methods on large-scale image classification tasks under distributional shift. Reducing Risk and Uncertainty of Deep Neural Networks on Diagnosing COVID-19 Infection2021-04-28 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Effective and reliable screening of patients via Computer-Aided Diagnosis can play a crucial part in the battle against COVID-19. Most of the existing works focus on developing sophisticated methods yielding high detection performance, yet not addressing the issue of predictive uncertainty. In this work, we introduce uncertainty estimation to detect confusing cases for expert referral to address the unreliability of state-of-the-art (SOTA) DNNs on COVID-19 detection. To the best of our knowledge, we are the first to address this issue on the COVID-19 detection problem. In this work, we investigate a number of SOTA uncertainty estimation methods on publicly available COVID dataset and present our experimental findings. In collaboration with medical professionals, we further validate the results to ensure the viability of the best performing method in clinical practice. Regression with Uncertainty Quantification in Large Scale Complex Data2019-12-04 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ While several methods for predicting uncertainty on deep networks have been recently proposed, they do not readily translate to large and complex datasets. In this paper we utilize a simplified form of the Mixture Density Networks (MDNs) to produce a one-shot approach to quantify uncertainty in regression problems. We show that our uncertainty bounds are on-par or better than other reported existing methods. When applied to standard regression benchmark datasets, we show an improvement in predictive log-likelihood and root-mean-square-error when compared to existing state-of-the-art methods. We also demonstrate this method's efficacy on stochastic, highly volatile time-series data where stock prices are predicted for the next time interval. The resulting uncertainty graph summarizes significant anomalies in the stock price chart. Furthermore, we apply this method to the task of age estimation from the challenging IMDb-Wiki dataset of half a million face images. We successfully predict the uncertainties associated with the prediction and empirically analyze the underlying causes of the uncertainties. This uncertainty quantification can be used to pre-process low quality datasets and further enable learning. Learnable Uncertainty under Laplace Approximations2020-10-06 ${\\displaystyle \\cong }$ Laplace approximations are classic, computationally lightweight means for constructing Bayesian neural networks (BNNs). As in other approximate BNNs, one cannot necessarily expect the induced predictive uncertainty to be calibrated. Here we develop a formalism to explicitly \"train\" the uncertainty in a decoupled way to the prediction itself. To this end we introduce uncertainty units for Laplace-approximated networks: Hidden units with zero weights that can be added to any pre-trained, point-estimated network. Since these units are inactive, they do not affect the predictions. But their presence changes the geometry (in particular the Hessian) of the loss landscape around the point estimate, thereby affecting the network's uncertainty estimates under a Laplace approximation. We show that such units can be trained via an uncertainty-aware objective, making the Laplace approximation competitive with more expensive alternative uncertainty-quantification frameworks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5355302691459656}
+{"content": "It appears that your plant is under attack by a host specific chewing insect known as the Bougainvillea Looper. This a common pest on bougainvillea in your area. Pick off and dispose of the little critters as you spot them on the plant. One option would be to treat your plant with Bayer Advanced 3-in-1 insect, disease, and mite control. Some organic options include controlling a caterpillar problem with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). It is a bacteria that basically eats the caterpillar from the inside out and works as a contact spray or spray with Spinosad with a 7-10 day residual that should be sprayed in the late afternoon/early evening after the bees have returned to their hives. Once the spray has dried, it is safe for beneficials.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7722196578979492}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis review of state plans for school reopening provides examples for ways states and districts can coordinate with afterschool programs to support their capacity, leverage resources, and support students and families.\nThis issue brief provides a blueprint for how after school programs can help during COVID-19 by building school and community partnerships. It provides a useful chart to guide the response whether schools are providing in-person learning, remote learning, or a hybrid approach.\nThis issue brief highlights the challenges English language learners (ELLs) face in developing literacy proficiency and articulates how afterschool programs can play a central role in providing the supports to help ELL students thrive in school, work, and life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9856629371643066}
+{"content": "When the Kien Giang river flooded, the damage to the community of My Thuy was minimal due to women’s leadership. The Viet Nam Women’s Union and UN Women are supporting women like Huong Duong, a local shopkeeper, to be disaster preparedness “communicators” in their towns, monitoring for floods and preparing their neighbors for the worst to reduce the risk of severe damage, injuries and even death. While women are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters, their work on mitigating the impacts of these risks often goes unacknowledged. Photo credit: UN Women Viet Nam/Hoang Hiep", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.98539137840271}
+{"content": "Not a Lexis+ subscriber? Try it out for free.\nLexisNexis® CLE On-Demand features premium content from partners like American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education and Pozner & Dodd. Choose from a broad listing of topics suited for law firms, corporate legal departments, and government entities. Individual courses and subscriptions available.\nOn June 30, 2020, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance issued an advisory opinion stating that a clothing rental company’s monthly subscription fees are exempt from state sales tax. The taxpayer operated a clothing rental business, offering monthly subscriptions with fees ranging from $35 – $159 per month based on the number of garments a customer has in their possession at one time. For example, customers could rent one garment at a time for $35 per month; or five garments at a time for $99; or seven garments at a time for $129.\nNew York imposes sales tax on receipts from the rental of tangible personal property, however, pursuant to Tax Law § 1115(a)(30), footwear and clothing is exempt from the state sales tax provided that each item is sold for less than $110. The Department evaluated the taxpayer’s monthly subscription fees to see if they fell within the $110 price limit included in the sales tax exemption, and concluded that all of the taxpayer’s subscriptions were within this price limit. The Department noted that although the subscriptions for seven garments or more each month do in fact cost more than $110, those subscriptions include multiple garments and the cost to rent a single garment was below the statutory limit. Finally, the Department noted that local sales tax will still apply to the taxpayer’s subscription fees to the extent garments are delivered to customers in localities that have not elected to adopt this exemption.\nN.Y. Adv. Op. TSB-A-20(26)S, N.Y.S. Dep’t of Tax. & Fin. (June 30, 2020).\n1-888-AT-LEXIS\n1-800-543-6862", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7960678935050964}
+{"content": "Shares for office REIT, or real estate investment trust,\nSL Green Realty (NYSE: SLG) have lost about 30% of their value this year. While Manhattan's largest landlord has faced some headwinds from the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on that city, it's navigating the downturn reasonably well. It collected more than 90% of the rent it billed during the second and third quarters, sold several assets at excellent values, and made significant progress on securing new leases, as it's on track to achieve its target of 1.2 million square feet by year-end.\nGiven its success this year and what it sees ahead, the REIT believes the market has undervalued its stock. That's leading it to boost its share buyback program so it can gobble up even more of its beaten-down shares.\nBuilding up a war chest to buy back shares\nEarlier this year, SL Green launched the \"$1 Billion Dollar Plan\" to amass at least $1 billion in cash by the end of June. The company achieved that goal a month ahead of schedule, which enabled it to restart its stock buyback program. By the end of the third quarter, SL Green had repurchased $412.2 million of stock under its previously launched $3 billion program.\nHowever, the company has continued to sell properties, including recently selling its stake in 410 Tenth Avenue for an eye-popping $952.5 million. That was the largest commercial property sale in the U.S. since March and enabled the company to \"achieve extraordinary profits,\" allowing it to reduce debt and \"generate additional liquidity for share repurchases.\"\nIt also allowed SL Green to increase its buyback program by another $500 million to a total of $3.5 billion.\nSeeing the value that others are overlooking\nIn boosting its buyback authorization, SL Green's CEO Marc Holliday stated: \"We believe the stock price continues to significantly lag behind the real financial value of the platform. So we intend to continue to invest in a strategic share repurchase program with the proceeds from asset sales, as we believe strongly that using incremental capital to buy our stock provides our shareholders the highest return on investment.\"\nThe numbers back this view. For example, the company initially intended that its 410 Tenth Avenue redevelopment project would be a long-term investment. However, after receiving some interest in the property from prospective buyers, it decided to test the market. When the right deal came along, it jumped at the opportunity. It was an attractive value, considering the company bought the property in a $440 million deal 18 months ago and is still in the middle of a $650 million redevelopment project it won't complete until the third quarter of next year.\nNot only will the transaction provide the company with cash to repay debt and buy back stock, but it also highlights the intrinsic value it's created thus far. Further, the deal suggests that buyers still highly value trophy properties in Manhattan despite concerns COVID-19 will have a long-term impact on occupancy and rental rates in the city.\nOn top of that, the company's stock trades cheaply on a cash flow basis. For example, SL Green currently estimates it will generate between $6.30 to $6.70 per share of funds from operations (FFO) in 2021. With the stock recently trading at around $63 per share, it sells for less than 10 times FFO at the midpoint of that guidance range. That's low, considering many REITs trade around a mid-teens multiple of their FFO.\nBetting big on itself\nSL Green believes the 30% selloff in its stock this year is an overreaction. While some of its tenants have struggled to pay their rent, the vast majority are paying on time. Further, it's securing new office leases and fetching strong valuations for properties it's selling. Because of those factors, the REIT believes its shares trade at a deeply discounted valuation, which is why it's planning to buy back even more stock. That undervalued price makes SL Green look like an attractive REIT for investors to buy these days, especially considering its monthly dividend yields an enticing 5.9%.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8225510120391846}
+{"content": "Labor unions changed the landscape of the American workplace at the height of industrialization. Collective action offered fair wages, safe working conditions, and the 40-hour workweek, but how do labor unions affect workers in the 21st century? Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the University of California, Riverside set out to answer this question and found that unions are still highly impactful in today’s workforce.\nLooking at unionization rates from 1975 to 2015 and a variety of poverty markers, the researchers found that households with at least one union member had an average poverty rate of 5.9 percent, compared to 18.9 percent for households without a unionized worker. At the state level, those with higher unionization rates had, on average, seven percent lower poverty rates than those with low unionization rates.\nUnfortunately, union participation rates have declined significantly since the 1970s. This is partially due to a shift away from manufacturing jobs and the lack of unionization in emerging sectors like service, but it’s also due to legislative restrictions on unionization like the Taft-Hartley Act.\nCountries like Norway, France, and Iceland, where unionization and collective bargaining agreements are strong, have far lower rates of poverty. Unionization is certainly not the only factor in this differential, but it plays a large role. Despite this, American lawmakers rarely look to unions when seeking to reduce poverty. Hopefully, research like this will shift perspectives on the positive impact of unions and urge more public officials to mobilize unions in their efforts to improve prosperity.\nSource study:\nSAGE Journals – Labor Unions and American Poverty", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9048269987106323}
+{"content": "This realist review of the literature provided a contemporary understanding of neighbourhoods and dementia and described how people living with dementia and their neighbourhood interacted via ongoing place-making and remaking processes. Drawing on 44 articles, neighbourhoods were revealed to have fluid and dynamic qualities where people with dementia used their strength and resources to connect to significant people and places. The review also indicated that the person with dementia-neighbourhood relationship was underpinned by four themes: 'home', 'social interactions', 'activities' and 'transportation'. Further research is encouraged to use innovative, participatory methods to explore the neighbourhood-dementia nexus in depth whilst paying close attention to social inclusion and diversity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9433099031448364}
+{"content": "Mercy Ships acknowledges that the children who live on our ships become Third Culture Kids (TCKs). The expert on TCKs is American sociologist David Pollock, who says that a TCK is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside the parents’ culture.\nThe TCK builds relationships to all cultures, while not having full ownership of any. Although elements from each culture are assimilated into the TCK’s life experience, they feel a sense of belonging to others with the same background. Mercy Ships is committed to helping support our TCKs with their unique gifts and challenges.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9321761727333069}
+{"content": "A Multi-Purpose Organizational Goal:\nAccelerate Strong Shared Understanding\nAll organizations possess an “invisible” yet\ncritical asset.\nThis asset can be quickly leveraged to\nrapidly improve performance\nThe asset is\nshared understanding among stakeholders Do we see things the same way? Are we on the same page? Do we understand each other’s points of view? Where do our plans overlap or conflict? Where can we accommodate our different interests? What can we learn from each other? How can we help each other?\nThink about the times just recently where things “went wrong” and required extra work. How many of those problems were caused by lack of strong shared understanding of the situation?\nExamples of organizational activities where stronger shared understanding among stakeholders adds value:\nBusiness Development Project Management Recruiting Coaching Engagement Collaboration Innovation Organizational Change Strategy Decision Making Planning Solutioning Sourcing Operational Coordination Operations Execution Continuous Improvement\nIf you are not sure of the importance of shared understanding,\nin any organizational area. imagine reducing it by 5%\nIf you think shared understanding already exists, ask\nwhy is there so much time spent with low-efficiency methods for creating and maintaining shared understanding: long cycles of meetings, emails and telephone calls\nActions:\n⇒ Consider the importance of strong shared understanding.\n⇒ Focus on ways to rapidly increase it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8093917369842529}
+{"content": "Warts on old dogs are usually hard, round, and smooth.\nThey are rather common and are caused by a virus. If they become irritated or bleed, have them removed. Warts are often found in the mouth. They often disappear spontaneously without treatment. In any case, they do little harm unless there are so many in the mouth that they interfere with eating. In such cases, they can be removed surgically.\nWhatever the age of the dog, no growth should be disregarded. Handled by the competent veterinarian in its earliest stages, the average growth can be permanently removed. If neglected for any length of time, it may become deeply embedded or malignant. Tumors of the breasts or testicles often develop in old age when dogs have not been spayed or castrated. These, unfortunately, have a high malignancy rate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.990992546081543}
+{"content": "Another negative consequence of the coronavirus pandemic was a sharp increase in childhood obesity, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).\nExamining 432,302 adolescents aged 2-19, the CDC determined that children had doubled their Body Mass Index (BMI) since the start of the pandemic, during which they were subjected to lockdowns and social isolation.\n“The COVID-19 pandemic led to school closures, disrupted routines, increased stress, and less opportunity for physical activity and proper nutrition, leading to weight gain among children and adolescents,” the CDC accurately noted.\n“Among a cohort of 432,302 persons aged 2–19 years, the rate of body mass index (BMI) increase approximately doubled during the pandemic compared to a prepandemic period,” the agency added.\nChildren already suffering from obesity prior to the pandemic reportedly “experienced the largest increases” in weight gain. Between the months of March and November of 2020, for instance, the CDC discovered that persons with “moderate or severe obesity gained on average 1.0 and 1.2 pounds per month,” resulting in a 6.1 to 7.3-pound increase over a period of six months. Children with healthier BMIs saw a 2.7-pound increase over the same period of time.\nOf the age groups, children aged 6-11 years were shown to have “experienced the largest increase in their rate of BMI change.”\nIn its analysis, the CDC also admitted that school closures “might have reduced” the possibility of children engaging in physical activity and eating healthier meals:\nDuring the pandemic, many early child care and education settings and schools experienced closures, leading to online or hybrid learning environments. This might have reduced the ability for some children to engage in structured physical activity and receive healthy meals. As venues serving youth reopen, it is important to acknowledge the potential indirect consequences of the pandemic and provide children, adolescents, and families with ample opportunities for proper nutrition and regular physical activity.\nAccording to the American Medical Association (AMA), roughly 78 percent of “U.S. patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were overweight or had obesity.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9249690771102905}
+{"content": "Variation in parasite resistance of Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus, between and within sympatric morphsAnssi Karvonen, Samantha Beck, Skúli Skúlason, Bjarni Kristjánsson & Camille Leblanc\nGenetic variation in resistance against parasite infections is a predominant feature in host-parasite systems. However, mechanisms maintaining genetic polymorphism in resistance in natural host populations are generally poorly known. We explored if differences in natural infection pressure between resource-based morphs of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) has resulted in differentiation in resistance profiles. We experimentally exposed offspring of two morphs from Lake Þingvallavatn (Iceland), the pelagic planktivorous charr (‘murta’) and the large benthivorous charr (‘kuðungableikja’), to...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9335467219352722}
+{"content": "Rep. David Litvack is taking a new tack on hate crimes in Utah. In the upcoming session of the state Legislature, the Salt Lake Democrat will sponsor legislation that would enable judges and the Board of Pardons and Parole to consider whether the offender's actions included specific aggravating factors that pose harm to the community.\nIn other words, prosecutors would have the tools to seek the harshest punishment for offenders under Utah's indeterminate sentencing scheme. The nature of a hate crime is that it is intended to send a message far beyond the crime itself. The torching of a Pakistani restaurant in Utah shortly after 9/11, for example, was not meant as a simple act of vandalism. It was a message to all people of Middle Eastern descent.\nUnder Litvack's bill, if an offense was particularly egregious, a judge could recommend to the state Board of Pardons and Parole that the offender receive the maximum sentence allowed for that particular offense. Judges and parole board members routinely consider aggravating and mitigating factors in handing down sentences and determining an inmate's length of incarceration. This would be one more tool.\nLitvack's proposal is a departure from previous bills, which would have enhanced penalties by one degree for crimes committed because of bias or prejudice against protected groups categorized by color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age and gender.\nWe still prefer that approach. It is constitutionally defensible and it would mete out harsher punishments against people who harm individuals or their property in a way designed to intimidate people of like characteristics.\nBut that legislation has repeatedly failed because some lawmakers have balked at including \"sexual orientation\" as a protected group. Others have maintained simplistically that \"a crime is a crime,\" or that victims who aren't in a protected category would not get equal protection. In many cases, these lawmakers ignore other laws on the books that already add enhancements depending on the criminal's intent.\nThis time, Litvack's bill does not specify groups, which should help focus the debate on the central need to establish an aggravating factor for sentencing purposes.\nThis proposal doesn't go as far as we would like, but considering political realities, it is a move in the right direction. Litvack is to be commended for his perseverance. Utah legislators need to take the next step and approve this proposal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5280470252037048}
+{"content": "GAO’s reports and testimonies give Congress, federal agencies, and the public timely, fact-based, non-partisan information that can improve government operations and save taxpayers billions of dollars.\nFederal agencies have increasingly relied on contact centers--centers handling inquiries via multiple channels such as telephone, Web page, e-mail, and postal mail--as a key means of communicating with the public. Many of these centers are contractor-operated.\nThe Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is required to annually prepare and submit audited financial statements of the U.S. government to the President and the Congress.\nIn accordance with the President's Management Agenda, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has sponsored initiatives to promote electronic government--the use of information technology, such as Web-based Internet applications, to enhance government services.\nIn fiscal year 2004 federal spending on service contracts grew to over $189 billion governmentwide. This growth, along with cuts in the acquisition workforce and increases in high-dollar procurement actions, creates a challenging environment.\nPursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the implementation of the Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act of 1998, focusing on: (1) the overall initial implementation of the FAIR Act; (2) the clarity and understandability of five agencies' FAIR Act inventories; (3) the...\nPursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the training of the acquisition workforce in certain federal civilian departments and agencies, focusing on whether: (1) the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had assurance that their acquisition...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7971939444541931}
+{"content": "The move to hybrid enhances flexibility at The Christie’s Education Centre.\nLocated at the heart of the largest single-site cancer centre in Europe, The Christie’s Education Centre faced significant challenges in keeping essential training and patient conference services going during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nWithout the potential for external visitors to attend the site, the staff at the Education Centre needed to find a way to remain open while protecting onsite staff and the highly vulnerable patients in the cancer centre. The solution, developed in partnership with audio visual integrator Pure AV, was to upgrade the auditorium and meeting spaces to deliver enhanced remote access and introduce the ability to run hybrid events at the centre.\nThe upgrade included the venue’s main 134-seat auditorium space and four seminar rooms of varying sizes. A small in-house team of technicians run the facilities and offer full production and event support.\nThe Solution\nThe chosen solution, while integrating with Microsoft Teams, also had to offer platform choice. It needed to create a high-quality experience for all participants, whether remote or in-person and demonstrate value for money to meet the tight budgetary demands of the business case. With significant time pressures on the in-house team, the solution also needed to be straightforward to manage and enable room users, once set up, to operate the smaller spaces independently.\nIn the auditorium, the cameras and sound system were updated, and a new live video production system was introduced. Event staff now have three cameras to cover the audience and presenters, and through the Epiphan Pearl-2 system, they have seamless control of remote and in-room sources.\nFrom an audio perspective, the solution enhances the in-room, remote and recorded experience by introducing Sennheiser TeamConnect 2 mic arrays with a QSC Core 10F DSP. The TruVoicelift feature of the mic arrays brings the double benefit of creating a natural speaking and listening experience for those in the room while providing superior clarity for remote participants and recording.\nFears around infection transmission have been removed, as mics are no longer passed around the audience, and the automated pick up of audience contributions frees the events team to focus on camera operation while encouraging a free-flowing exchange between contributors.\nThe introduction of the Ephiphan Pearl-2 for production and streaming has notably increased the flexibility of the system. When working hybrid events, it is now easy for the in-house team to capture and manage the feed from remote presenters. When streaming, the system works seamlessly with a range of platforms, allowing the venue to work securely with the room user’s preferred content delivery network. Additionally, the team at The Christie can record all sources separately alongside the live stream, which allows greater flexibility during post-production.\nIn the seminar and training rooms, each space has been enabled for hybrid access. Handheld and lapel mics have been replaced by Shure beamforming mic arrays and additional cameras or, in the case of the smaller seminar room 3, with a Logitech MeetUp, to provide full audio and visual coverage.\nAn in-room PC allows users to choose their preferred video service. Simple touch screen control means that the technicians can greet presenters and delegates before leaving them to run their meetings independently, whether the trainer is in the room or delivering the session remotely.\nThe Benefits\nHaving now hosted several events at the upgraded venue, including a radiotherapy summer school, staff inductions, and patient conferences, each supporting a mixed in-room and remote attendance, centre staff are impressed with the new system and its increased flexibility.\nThe feedback from attendees is universally positive. Those in the room note how easy it is to present and interact with the audience and enjoy total confidence in being heard wherever they choose to stand. Remote attendees have been able to follow events with ease, impressed with the clarity of the information presented to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6736797094345093}
+{"content": "June 19, 2019\n“We urge the State to commit to combating homelessness for the tens of thousands of women raising their children inside homeless shelters in New York City. Ending the crisis of family homelessness requires bold solutions and the State must do its part to ensure the 70% of shelter residents who are women and children have a viable pathway towards housing stability. To do this, the State must expand rental assistance and transitional housing supports for families experiencing homelessness, and ensure that survivors of domestic violence, the leading cause of family homelessness, have access to critical preventive and permanent housing services to keep them and their children stably and safely housed.”\nThe Family Homelessness Coalition, a coalition representing service providers, housing providers,\nchildren’s organizations, and advocacy organizations, urges New York City to launch a coordinated, multiagency, collaborative effort focused on the needs of homeless children and their families to prevent homelessness where possible, improve the well-being of children and families in shelter, and support the long-term stability of children and families who leave shelter.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9454991221427917}
+{"content": "In the over 20 months since covid started spreading we have learned a lot: vaccines are now available (in the US), we know masks help, and so forth. However, the virus continues to evolve, too.\nWe can see how students age 5-18 (so equivalent to K-12, generally) have had positive cases in East Tennessee.\nOr positive covid cases across all individuals:\nOr deaths over time across all individuals:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7730553150177002}
+{"content": "4 Works\nIn the evolutionary transition from solitary to group living, it should be adaptive for animals to respond to the environment and choose when to socialise to reduce conflict and maximise access to resources. Due to the associated proximate mechanisms (e.g. neural network, endocrine system), it is likely that this behaviour varies between individuals according to genetic and non-genetic factors. We used long-term behavioural and genetic data from a population of eastern water dragons (Intellagama lesueurii)...\nGenetic variation for upper thermal tolerance diminishes within and between populations with increasing acclimation temperature in Atlantic salmonPaul Vincent Debes, Monica Favnebøe Solberg, Ivar Helge Matre, Lise Dyrhovden & Kevin Alan Glover\nPopulations may counteract lasting temperature changes or recurrent extremes through plasticity or adaptation. However, it remains underexplored how outbreeding, either naturally, unintentionally, or facilitated, may modify a local response potential and whether genotype-by-environment interactions or between-trait correlations can restrict this potential. We quantified population differences and outbreeding effects, within-population genetic variation, and plasticity of these, for thermal performance proxy traits using 32 pedigreed wild, domesticated, and wild-domesticated Atlantic salmon families reared under common-garden conditions. Following...\nData from: The alternative oxidase (AOX) increases sulphide tolerance in the highly invasive marine invertebrate Ciona intestinalisKatharina Bremer, Hitoyoshi Yasuo, Paul Vincent Debes & Howard Trevor Jacobs\nEcological communities and biodiversity are shaped by both abiotic and biotic factors. This is well illustrated by extreme environments and invasive species. With global change, hydrogen sulphide is an increasing threat for many multicellular organisms. As the formation, size, and abundance of hydrogen sulphide-rich marine environments increase, many species are challenged with the inhibiting effect of sulphide on the aerobic energy production via cytochrome c oxidase, ultimately causing the death of the organism. Interestingly, many...\nVariation in parasite resistance of Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus, between and within sympatric morphsAnssi Karvonen, Samantha Beck, Skúli Skúlason, Bjarni Kristjánsson & Camille Leblanc\nGenetic variation in resistance against parasite infections is a predominant feature in host-parasite systems. However, mechanisms maintaining genetic polymorphism in resistance in natural host populations are generally poorly known. We explored if differences in natural infection pressure between resource-based morphs of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) has resulted in differentiation in resistance profiles. We experimentally exposed offspring of two morphs from Lake Þingvallavatn (Iceland), the pelagic planktivorous charr (‘murta’) and the large benthivorous charr (‘kuðungableikja’), to...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7420724630355835}
+{"content": "Key Findings 25% of Republicans want a single government-run healthcare program 12% of Republicans want to abolish Medicare and Medicaid 1/3 of young Republicans want a single government-run healthcare system Those who wish to abolish government-run healthcare programs cite lack of efficiency, poor quality of care, and abuse\nWhile Republican politicians have long resisted the creation of a single, government-run healthcare program, a recent survey from MedicarePlans.com finds that one-quarter of Republican voters are willing to cede healthcare control to the federal government.\nIn May, we surveyed 1,250 Americans of all political affiliations, gauging their views on the optimal system for delivering healthcare in the U.S.\n25% of Republicans support universal health care\nOverall, 31% of all survey respondents say healthcare in the U.S. should be delivered via a single government-run system, a proposal often known as universal health care.\nThis idea has higher support among Democrats, as the party’s progressive stalwarts have been advocating for expanding the government’s role in providing healthcare for decades. Forty percent of Democratic voters we surveyed say they believe healthcare should be provided through a single government-run program.\nHowever, in a more surprising finding, 25% of all Republicans also choose this as their preferred method of healthcare delivery.\nYoung Republicans more likely to favor Medicare-for-All\nWhen broken down by age, young Republicans are more likely than older Republicans to support a government-run healthcare system.\nThirty percent of Republicans ages 18-34 support a government-run healthcare system, as do 29% of Republicans ages 35-54. Only 9% 55 and older support this type of system.\nA similar pattern plays out among Democrats. Forty percent of Democrats ages 18-34, and 41% of those 35-54 want a single-government run healthcare plan, compared to 33% of Dems who are older than 54.\nMajority of Americans still support combining Medicare with private insurance programs\nThe nation’s current healthcare system, a mixture of public and private insurance options, remains the most popular option. Fifty-seven percent of all respondents are in favor of this continuing.\nSupport for a public-private mix is highest among independent voters, 63% of whom selected this option. Sixty-one percent of Republicans, and 53% of Democrats favor this system as well.\nAs of 2019, roughly 177 million Americans, or 55% of the total U.S. population, had private health insurance, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Meanwhile, 35% of the population, approximately 113 million people, had health insurance provided by the government, through Medicare, Medicaid, or the military.\nRepublicans three times more likely to support Medicare abolishment\nDespite the imperfections of current government-run healthcare programs, removing the government entirely from providing healthcare coverage to Americans does not have much widespread support. Only 8% of all survey respondents think healthcare coverage should only be provided by privately-run companies.\nTwelve percent of Republicans support abolishing all government-run programs, compared to only 4% of Democrats.\nWhen asked why they think Medicare and Medicaid should be abolished, the reasons most cited by Republicans are that private companies are more efficient (53%); they deliver better care (50%); people abuse public programs (43%), and public-run programs lead to socialism (40%).\nMethodology\nAll data found within this report derives from a survey commissioned by MedicarePlans.com, and conducted online by survey platform Pollfish. In total, 1,250 American adults were surveyed. This survey was conducted over a two-day span, starting on May 27, 2021, and ending on May 28, 2021. All respondents were asked to answer all questions truthfully and to the best of their abilities. For full survey data, please email Julia Morrissey at [email protected].", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9570119380950928}
+{"content": "Intercrypt sentinel macrophages tune antibacterial NF-κB responses in gut epithelial cells via TNF Hausmann A., Felmy B., Kunz L., Kroon S., Berthold DL., Ganz G., Sandu I., Nakamura T., Zangger NS., Zhang Y., Dolowschiak T., Fattinger SA., Furter M., Müller-Hauser AA., Barthel M., Vlantis K., Wachsmuth L., Kisielow J., Tortola L., Heide D., Heikenwälder M., Oxenius A., Kopf M., Schroeder T., Pasparakis M., Sellin ME., Hardt W-D.\nIntestinal epithelial cell (IEC) NF-κB signaling regulates the balance between mucosal homeostasis and inflammation. It is not fully understood which signals tune this balance and how bacterial exposure elicits the process. Pure LPS induces epithelial NF-κB activation in vivo. However, we found that in mice, IECs do not respond directly to LPS. Instead, tissue-resident lamina propria intercrypt macrophages sense LPS via TLR4 and rapidly secrete TNF to elicit epithelial NF-κB signaling in their immediate neighborhood. This response pattern is relevant also during oral enteropathogen infection. The macrophage–TNF–IEC axis avoids responses to luminal microbiota LPS but enables crypt- or tissue-scale epithelial NF-κB responses in proportion to the microbial threat. Thereby, intercrypt macrophages fulfill important sentinel functions as first responders to Gram-negative microbes breaching the epithelial barrier. The tunability of this crypt response allows the induction of defense mechanisms at an appropriate scale according to the localization and intensity of microbial triggers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9102999567985535}
+{"content": "SD - Creatine 1000mg Tabs Description\nCREATINE TABLETS increases muscle recovery supports growth of body mass and muscles in form of easy-to-swollow tablets\nThe optimal concentration of Creatine in the formulation supports extended muscular mass, helps post-workout recovery, improves tissue repair, and encourages lean body mass.\nIt is important to note that Creatine occurs naturally in the muscle cells, where it helps energy production and muscular strength. Creatine monohydrate formulation is designed to intensify training outcomes, boosts muscle strength, and recycle ATP production.\nHOW TO USE\nUse it as a food supplement. Take two tablets daily with water, do not exceed stated dose. Preferably approximately 30 mins before workout. For best results, avoid taking with dairy or other calcium-containing foods or supplements.\nINGREDIENCES\nCreatinine Monohydrate\n1000mg\n-\nOther ingredience\nMicro Crystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate\n* Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal)\nPRECAUTIONS If you take any prescribed medications always consul your doctor. Discontinue if sleeplessness or nausea occur. Do not exceed the stated dose. Not suitable for children under 18-years of age. Store in a cool dry place. Please keep it away from children.\nmore info", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7517869472503662}
+{"content": "Among the many changes to sweep American literacy education has been a move toward whole class instruction. Nonetheless, children still bring to literacy a wide range of experiences and competencies. How, then, might teachers best support a literate community yet still meet the needs of individual readers? For Fountas and Pinnell, the answer lies in guided reading, which allows children to develop as individual readers within the context of a small...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7257893085479736}
+{"content": "Objectives:\nRecent studies in animals indicate that even moderate levels of exposure to noise can damage synaptic ribbons between the inner hair cells and auditory nerve fibers without affecting audiometric thresholds, giving rise to the use of the term “hidden hearing loss” (HHL). Despite evidence across several animal species, there is little consistent evidence for HHL in humans. The aim of the study is to evaluate potential electrophysiological changes specific to individuals at risk for HHL.\nDesign:\nParticipants forming the high-risk experimental group consisted of 28 young normal-hearing adults who participated in marching band for at least 5 years. Twenty-eight age-matched normal-hearing adults who were not part of the marching band and had little or no history of recreational or occupational exposure to loud sounds formed the low-risk control group. Measurements included pure tone audiometry of conventional and high frequencies, distortion product otoacoustic emissions, and electrophysiological measures of auditory nerve and brainstem function as reflected in the click-evoked auditory brainstem response (ABR). In experiment 1, ABRs were recorded in a quiet background across stimulus levels (30–90 dB nHL) presented in 10 dB steps. In experiment 2, the ABR was elicited by a 70 dB nHL click stimulus presented in a quiet background, and in the presence of simultaneous ipsilateral continuous broadband noise presented at 50, 60, and 70 dB SPL using an insert earphone (Etymotic, ER2).\nResults:\nThere were no differences between the low- and high-risk groups in audiometric thresholds or distortion product otoacoustic emission amplitude. Experiment 1 demonstrated smaller wave-I amplitudes at moderate and high sound levels for high-risk compared to low-risk group with similar wave III and wave V amplitude. Enhanced amplitude ratio V/I, particularly at moderate sound level (60 dB nHL), suggesting central compensation for reduced input from the periphery for high-risk group. The results of experiment 2 show that the decrease in wave I amplitude with increasing background noise level was relatively smaller for the high-risk compared to the low-risk group. However, wave V amplitude reduction was essentially similar for both groups. These results suggest that masking induced wave I amplitude reduction is smaller in individuals at high risk for cochlear synaptopathy. Unlike previous studies, we did not observe a difference in the noise-induced wave V latency shift between low- and high-risk groups.\nConclusions:\nResults of experiment 1 are consistent with findings in both animal studies (that suggest cochlear synaptopathy involving selective damage of low-spontaneous rate and medium-spontaneous rate fibers), and in several human studies that show changes in a range of ABR metrics that suggest the presence of cochlear synaptopathy. However, without postmortem examination by harvesting human temporal bone (the gold standard for identifying synaptopathy) with different noise exposure background, no direct inferences can be derived for the presence/extent of cochlear synaptopathy in high-risk group with high sound over-exposure history. Results of experiment 2 demonstrate that to the extent response amplitude reflects both the number of neural elements responding and the neural synchrony of the responding elements, the relatively smaller change in response amplitude for the high-risk group would suggest a reduced susceptibility to masking. One plausible mechanism would be that suppressive effects that kick in at moderate to high levels are different in these two groups, particularly at moderate levels of the masking noise. Altogether, a larger scale dataset with different noise exposure background, longitudinal measurements (changes due to recreational over-exposure by studying middle-school to high-school students enrolled in marching band) with an array of behavioral and electrophysiological tests are needed to understand the complex pathogenesis of sound over-exposure damage in normal-hearing individuals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7230476140975952}
+{"content": "Shame and Medicine’s interdisciplinary and integrative approach will move beyond disciplinary boundaries, pioneer novel methodologies. The research will proceed through three main disciplinary frames, (1) philosophy, (2) cultural studies and (3) empirical sociology. These disciplinary frames will collaborate to synthesise the emerging findings in an on-going iterative process of learning and reflecting on the data, creating an integrated interdisciplinary and holistic analysis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9670200943946838}
+{"content": "Publication Details Infrastructure enhancement to support value-added bioproduct recovery Publication Toolbox Download PDF (330.0 KB) This publication is available onlyonline. Year Published\n2018\nPublication\nNatural Resources. 09(04): 129-149.\nAbstract\nThe purpose of this research was to identify and make available new and existing information to facilitate more effective response by individuals, organizations, and government entities when storms and other forms of catastrophic disturbance lead to unplanned influxes of downed timber and woody debris across the southeastern United States. To this end, this project explored attitudes and behaviors of stakeholders regarding their post disaster timber salvage experiences. Findings are reported from twelve focus group sessions with forestry decision makers, including landowners, loggers, foresters, and agency representatives. Data were analyzed using an iterative coding process that organized large quantities of text into fewer categories and identified emergent themes. Relationships between themes and categories were described within and across cases based on their concurrence, antecedents, or consequences. This technique was followed by a content analysis focusing on discovering underlying meanings and understanding explicit versus euphemistic terms. Findings center around economic limitations and opportunities, social networks in resource utilization, and diverse interpretations of the disaster event. As well, findings demonstrate how risk perceptions and disaster experience interact to construct social meanings for disaster and associated preparedness activities. Implications include value-added utilization options for woody storm debris that have been pursued in past storm events and lessons learned that can inform future decisions.\nKeywordsTimber salvage; disaster; casualty loss; focus groups; non-industrial forest landowners Citation\nGordon, Jason S.; Auel, John B.; Blair-Agyeman, Nia; Montague, Iris B.; Shmulsky, Rubin. 2018. Infrastructure enhancement to support value-added bioproduct recovery. Natural Resources. 09(04): 129-149. https://doi.org/10.4236/nr.2018.94009.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5749347805976868}
+{"content": "dc.contributor.author Reynolds, Travers John dc.date.accessioned 2016-03-21T19:48:21Z dc.date.available 2016-03-21T19:48:21Z dc.date.issued 2015 dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/10652/3268 dc.description.abstract This project is for Christchurch. It proposes to provide useful low-cost space for the little businesses, privately owned, operating from a small capital base, that are essential to the restoration of this great city’s heart.\nDespite interventions from various groups, Christchurch struggles with its revival, four years on from the massive earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 that ripped apart the heart of this great New Zealand City.\nThe key groups tasked with reconstruction have created several extensive master plans which set out a lot of ideals, yet little is happening to implement their visions. Even where things are happening, they do not align with international insights into city rebuilding.\nIn a city once filled with small businesses, the small businesses have left, and the Central Business District appears almost defeated. But does the planning encourage their return? The heart of the city has dispersed and relocated: the real revival of Christchurch will depend on the availability of space for the previous occupants - diverse small to medium sized businesses that generate activity and human proximity.\nThis project explores the potential for a bold new approach to collaborative business in order to revive small businesses, harness untapped resources and bring a struggling part of this city back to life. en_NZ dc.language.iso en en_NZ dc.subject Christchurch rebuild en_NZ dc.subject small businesses en_NZ dc.subject small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) en_NZ dc.subject urban renewal en_NZ dc.title In a Christchurch frame of mind en_NZ dc.type Masters Thesis en_NZ thesis.degree.name Master of Architecture (Professional) en_NZ thesis.degree.level Masters en_NZ thesis.degree.grantor Unitec Institute of Technology en_NZ dc.subject.marsden 1205 Urban and Regional Planning en_NZ dc.identifier.bibliographicCitation Reynolds, T.J. (2015). In a Christchurch frame of mind. Explanatory document. An upublished research project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional), Unitec Institute of Technology. en_NZ unitec.pages 101 en_NZ unitec.institution Unitec Institute of Technology en_NZ dc.contributor.affiliation Unitec Institute of Technology en_NZ unitec.advisor.principal Turner, David unitec.institution.studyarea Architecture", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5242220163345337}
+{"content": "Estate planning involves more than making a Will– it is integral in ensuring that your assets are protected and end up with the right people at the right time.\nWe strategically plan the succession of your estate by incorporating your business assets, family relationships, any trusts and self-managed superannuation funds, and taxation considerations. We value working closely with you and your accountant and financial adviser to ensure that your financial objectives are incorporated into your estate plan. This ensures maximum benefits and tax advantages for your estate.\nDrawing from over 25 years of practice, our advice has been cultivated through extensive experience and ongoing professional development. Our team is featured in the 2019 Doyles Guide as a leading firm in the area of Wills and Estates. This acknowledges our experience combined with an appreciation of the importance of working with you in a collaborative and understanding environment.\nEstablishing a clear and comprehensive estate plan early on is an integral step in minimising issues that may arise in the future.\nOur Wills and Estate Lawyers are happy to accept instructions from interstate and overseas for all estate related matters.\nPerspective Law can provide assistance in the following areas: Wills Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directives Testamentary Discretionary Trusts Special Disability Trusts QCAT Guardianship applications Superannuation Administration of estate Estate litigation Contact a Lawyer\nUse the form below to contact us regarding your legal enquiry. Alternatively you may also email or call us to make an appointment.\nComplete a New client registration form Subscribe\nSign up with your email address to receive news and updates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5354735851287842}
+{"content": "We’ve all seen them, feared them, been bitten by them and do our best to prevent them from coming near our kids and pets. No matter where we live, the mosquito continues to buzz its way into our daily lives.\nIt’s not a good week to be a mosquito June 26th -July 2nd. Those seven summer days been declared “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week” by the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA).The local experts at Mosquito Squad are offering strategies to help Americans enjoy outdoor living. They recommend the following five tips for mosquito control:\n1. TIP. Reduce standing water to eliminate mosquito threats, including those in children’s sandboxes, wagons or plastic toys; underneath and around downspouts, in plant saucers and dog bowls. Other hot spots include tarps, gutters, and flat roofs.\n2. TOSS. Remove excess grass, leaves, firewood and clippings from yards.\n3. TURN. Turn over larger yard items that could hold water like children’s portable sandboxes or plastic toys.\n4. REMOVE TARPS. If tarps stretched over firewood piles, boats or sports equipment aren’t taut, they’re holding water.\n5. TREAT. Utilize a mosquito elimination barrier treatment around the home and yard. Using a barrier treatment at home reduces the need for using DEET-containing bug spray on the body. Mosquito Squad’s eliminates up to 90% of the mosquitoes and ticks on a property.\nWhile generally a nuisance, mosquitoes and ticks can carry dangerous diseases such as West Nile and Lyme disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 300,000 Americans have been sickened with West Nile Virus since it arrived in the U.S. 11 years ago. For additional tips and information, visit http://www.mosquitosquad.com.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8051772117614746}
+{"content": "According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, a potent combination of factors, including home price growth acceleration and continued overvaluation and stagnant labor incomes, has created a high level of vulnerability in Canada’s housing market. Original story\nIn its latest quarterly Housing Market Assessment, CMHC stated that “high vulnerability at the national scale is largely a reflection on problematic conditions in many local housing markets across Ontario or Eastern Canada.”\nAccording to the Crown Corporation, historically low interest rates, government fiscal assistance programs and mass vaccination against COVID-19 have provided Canadians with improved employment prospects, purchasing power and disposable income in the first half 2021.\nHowever, CMHC stated that the improved fundamentals are not sufficient to explain the recent extraordinary growth in home prices, which increased by 13.3% to $663,000.500 in August according figures from the Canadian Real Estate Association.\nBob Dugan, chief economist at CMHC, stated that “exceptionally strong demand and an increase in home prices over the course of the pandemic could have contributed to higher expectations of continued price increases for homebuyers across several local housing markets throughout Ontario and Eastern Canada.” “This may have led to more buyers entering the market than necessary.”\nAccording to CMHC, the peak in sales activity during the first quarter has contributed to the trend of demand outpacing supply.\nAlthough sales have slowed since then, CMHC stated that there is little evidence of excessive inventories on the national housing market. “This means that there are not unusually many vacant, newly constructed, and unsold housing units.” The vacancy rate for rental apartments is also not high compared to normal.\nAs such, the degree of vulnerability is not equally distributed. This is especially evident in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, which are more vulnerable than other regions.\nAccording to CMHC, the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton, Ottawa, Halifax, Moncton, and Halifax showed high levels of vulnerability in the second quarter. These markets had significant demand-supply inequalities that led to overheated price rises.\nMontreal’s vulnerability level has also shifted from moderately high to high as home prices have risen sharply, CMHC stated. This is in spite of the fact that they are far higher than what fundamentals such as labour income warrant. “There are signs that there is overheating, despite a falling pace of sales and the availability of more properties to sell in the second quarter 2021.”\nModerate market vulnerability was noted in Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton. However, inventories were generally able to keep pace with demand in these areas.\nVancouver’s vulnerability decreased from moderately to a low level. CMHC attributed the slowing of price growth to the slower pace of market sales. This has facilitated the market by allowing homeowners to list their homes in greater numbers than usual.\nSaskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, and Quebec all exhibited a low degree of vulnerability in their local housing markets, CMHC said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7953200936317444}
+{"content": "Objective: Nitrate (NO3−)-rich beetroot juice (BR) is recognized as an ergogenic supplement that improves exercise tolerance during submaximal to maximal intensity exercise in recreational and competitive athletes. A recent study has investigated the effectiveness of BR on exercise performance during supramaximal intensity intermittent exercise (SIE) in Olympic-level track cyclists, but studies conducted in elite endurance athletes are scarce. The present study aimed to determine whether BR supplementation enhances the tolerance to SIE in elite endurance athletes. Methods: Eleven elite endurance athletes (age: 21.7 ± 3.7 years, maximal oxygen uptake (Formula presented.) 71.1 ± 5.2 mL˙kg−1˙min−1) performed an SIE test until exhaustion following either a 3-day BR supplementation (340 mg/d) or a placebo (PL) supplementation (<2.5 mg/d) in a randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled, and crossover study. The exercise test consisted of 15-second cycling exercise bouts at 170% of the maximal aerobic power interspersed with 30-second passive recovery periods. Gas exchange was measured during SIE tests as local muscle O2 delivery and extraction were assessed by near infrared spectroscopy. Results: The number of repetitions completed was not significantly different between BR (13.9 ± 4.0 reps) and PL conditions (14.2 ± 4.5 reps). BR supplementation did not affect oxygen uptake ((Formula presented.)) during SIE tests (BR: 3378.5 ± 681.8 mL˙min−1, PL: 3466.1 ± 505.3 mL˙min−1). No significant change in the areas under curves was found for local muscle total hemoglobin (BR: 6816.9 ± 1463.1 arbitrary units (a.u.), PL: 6771.5 ± 3004.5 a.u.) and deoxygenated hemoglobin (BR: 6619.7 ± 875.8 a.u., PL: 6332.7 ± 1336.8 a.u.) during time-matched work + recovery periods from SIE tests following BR supplementation. Conclusions: BR supplementation does not enhance the tolerance to SIE in elite endurance athletes and affects neither (Formula presented.) nor local muscle O2 delivery and extraction.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9937654733657837}
+{"content": "A move toward socialist, government-centered economic systems in the United States, as proposed by the political left, would require a substantial increase in government resources, which could only be brought about through significant increases in tax revenue. According to data from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (figure 1), the US government spent 38 percent of GDP in 2019, placing it above countries such as Ireland (25 percent), Chile (26 percent), Korea (30 percent), and Switzerland (34 percent), but significantly below most OECD nations. The countries that top the list are France (56 percent), Finland (53 percent), and Belgium (52 percent).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7801334261894226}
+{"content": "Exams and Cleanings in Little Rock, AR\nFor continued oral well-being, the ADA (American Dental Association) recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, for two minutes each time, and flossing at least once. Incorporating these dental hygiene habits into your daily routine lowers your risk for cavities and gum disease. For ultimate protection, however, you must also visit your dentist for regular dental exams and cleanings.\nExams and cleanings in Little Rock, AR are essential components of preventive dentistry. Getting your teeth checked frequently by a qualified professional minimizes your chances of developing cavities and periodontal disease. If you’re looking for a patient-centered family-friendly dental practice that offers exams and cleanings near you, please get in touch with Knight Dental Care today.\nWhat to Expect\nPlaque is a sticky by-product of bacterial activity and the main culprit behind tooth decay and gum inflammation. Brushing and flossing prevent plaque from accumulating and causing dental health problems. However, brushing and flossing alone aren’t enough to get rid of all the plaque in your mouth. Getting your teeth cleaned professionally is undoubtedly the best way to safeguard your oral well-being.\nDr. William Knight begins your appointment by carefully assessing you to check for ongoing problems. We evaluate you visually and also through dental imaging to gather in-depth insights into your dental health. If there are any ongoing issues, our dentist in Little Rock, AR recommends appropriate treatments.\nThe second phase of your visit involves thoroughly cleaning your teeth to eliminate plaque and tartar, the hardened form of plaque. For this process, the dental hygienist utilizes a dental scaler to scrape away plaque deposits. We also use an electric toothbrush and gritty toothpaste to eliminate any spots we may have missed with the dental scaler. Finally, the dental hygienist flosses your teeth and concludes with a fluoride treatment to strengthen teeth enamel against cavities.\nThe entire process is painless and safe for both adults and children.\nBenefits of Dental Exams and Cleanings\nRegular dental exams and cleanings improve your oral and overall health in various ways, including:\nThey allow Dr. William Knight to catch dental problems before they escalate into more complex issues. The earlier we detect a dental problem, the higher the possibility of treating it via non-invasive and inexpensive procedures. Safeguarding your oral health translates into improved oral well-being.\nOur dentist near you is trained and experienced in identifying dental issues hidden to the naked and untrained eye. If you’d like to take greater control of your oral health, reach out to Knight Dental Care to schedule a session with Dr. William Knight.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6118032336235046}
+{"content": "All types of commercial organizations need parking lots if they are to thrive. Whether the enterprise is an apartment complex, a shopping mall, an industrial facility, or a hotel, customers, employees, and guests need a place to leave their vehicles, but they want to leave them in a safe parking lot. A safe parking lot layout incorporates three phases, which are assessment, action, and analysis.\nHow To Create a Safe Parking Lot Layout Design What Is the Assessment Phase When Creating a Safe Parking Lot Layout?\nTo create a safe parking lot design, you need to understand what you have, what you want to achieve, and what steps will be required to reach your goals. If you lack the time or experience to perform the assessments yourself, you can ask your pavement striping contractor for assistance.\n1. What is the condition of the pavement? Look for potholes, alligatored patches, significant cracks, and other damage.\n2. What is the condition of your parking lot signs? Are they undamaged and securely mounted? Have they faded or lost visibility? 3. When was the last time you had parking lot sealcoating applied? How well is it holding up to your traffic? 4. Are drivers parking correctly? Are vehicles parked at the correct angle? Are drivers parking too close to or too far away from neighboring vehicles? Are they parking in no-parking zones? 5. Have accidents increased in your parking lot? If so, can you identify a pattern of accidents clustered at certain intersections or on certain aisles? 6. Are there certain areas that are more prone to traffic jams than others? If so, what is the status of parking lot signs and pavement markings in those areas? 7. How long do cars typically remain parked in your lot? Is your average turnover rate a few minutes or several hours? 8. How many parking spaces do you need to provide? How many of them need to be car-accessible, and how many of them need to be van-accessible? What Actions Are Needed to Create a Safe Parking Lot Layout?\nAfter the assessments are completed, you can move forward with your parking lot design.\n1. Call your Houston asphalt contractor to repair your pavement. Pavement breaks are safety hazards that can inflict damage to vehicles and bicycles as well as injuries to cyclists and pedestrians.\n2. Hire a reputable, well-experienced pavement striping contractor to create a parking lot design that maximizes your available spaces, meets ADA regulations, and helps eliminate traffic jams in your lot. 3. Have parking lot sealcoating applied before you have it striped. Sealcoating makes your parking lot safer by enhancing traction on asphalt pavement. Budget for a parking lot restripe after every sealcoating. 4. Part of your parking lot design should include the installation of the right parking lot signs in the right locations. The lack of signage is frequently a contributing factor in accidents that are clustered in specific areas, but proper signage is essential throughout your lot. 5. Include pavement and road marking in your parking lot striping plan. Some markings are mandatory, but others are left to the property owner’s discretion. Some valuable markings to consider include traffic arrows, stop bars, and written warnings of upcoming stop signs, crosswalks, and crossing traffic. How Do I Analyze the Actions Taken to Enhance Safety in My Parking Lot?\nParking lot safety is not a one-time project. You start by creating a safe layout, but you must maintain your vigilance to ensure that it remains safe. Walk through your parking lot every few months to identify issues that need to be corrected.\n1. Look for pavement damage, faded or damaged stripes and markings, damaged signs, low-hanging branches or overgrown shrubs, and clogged gutters or grates.\n2. Check how well your parking lot sealcoating is holding up, especially in high-traffic areas. If your sealant is cracking, flaking, or wearing away, contact your contractor. 3. Keep a record of accidents in your parking lot as well as a record of complaints from customers or employees about your lot. Review your logs periodically to spot potential trouble areas so that you can rectify the situation. 4. Keep your parking lot clean. Fallen tree limbs, trash, and piles of dirt can decrease safety, but they can also inflict pavement damage.\nMarathon Solutions Group is a paving company that provides an extensive range of pavement-related services, including sealcoating, parking lot striping, asphalt resurfacing, asphalt paving, asphalt pavement repair, thermoplastic markings, bollards, parking lot signs, marking removal, concrete installation, asphalt milling, and concrete repair. We can provide you with a new design for your parking lot that will optimize your space, meet all legal requirements, and maximize the safety of your lot. We have established a remarkable reputation for exceptional work at reasonable rates. For a free quote, submit the online form, call 800-879-1147, or email [email protected].", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8600242733955383}
+{"content": "Your shopping cart is empty!\nDo you want to sell your home in France quickly? The country's real estate market has outpaced the Paris stock exchange by a wide margin. That's fantastic; you'll find many people interested in buying real estate in France.\nIndeed, real estate values in France have risen by an astounding 400 percent on average during the previous 20 years. In the centre areas, they have risen by an even greater margin.\nIn comparison, the Paris stock exchange has only increased by 90%. Given that inflation has risen by 30% over this time, we believe that investing in real estate is an excellent deal.\nIt may be claimed that the gentrification of Paris and other cities have led to an enormous spike in real estate prices. Prices in Paris's 16th neighbourhood have increased greatly in the previous decade.\nIf you have a home for sale in France, you may be curious about the impact of Brexit on the French real estate market. We can tell you that many foreign firms are relocating to Paris from London due to Brexit.\nDespite Britain's decision to leave the European Union, France has embraced the EU under new President Emmanuel Macron. That has undoubtedly aided.\nIn a recent BBC interview, Macron revealed why the UK chose Brexit, but France did not. \"The middle classes and working classes in your nation concluded that the recent decades were not in their favour and that the changes made by both the EU and globalization... weren't in their favour,\" he added.\nMacron has emerged as a pivotal player in European politics. Some even refer to him as the King of Europe. He wants France to remain in the EU but wants the European Union to grow stronger.\nThis has undoubtedly improved foreign property investors' perceptions of France. There is much interest in the property market here from affluent foreigners who intend to invest in London but are now looking for other possibilities due to Brexit.\nProperties in the best districts of Paris are now cost the same as those in some of London's most expensive regions, such as Kensington and Chelsea. While the 6th District of Paris has an apartment price of 12,320 €/m2, Chelsea has 12,378 €/m2, and Kensington has £11,192/m2.\nThis is merely to give you an idea of how well the French property market is doing. The average apartment price in Paris is 9,875€/m2, which is still reasonable when compared to the average apartment price in Hong Kong (21,885€/m2), New York (10,933€/m2), and London (14,692€/m2).\nThis demonstrates that for individuals looking to buy property in France, several excellent alternatives are still available. All you have to do is know where to look.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5416399836540222}
+{"content": "Operational Resilience – combat the new systemic risk\nFinancial services institutions are moving to the cloud. As firms migrate to cloud-based solutions they increasingly use third parties to deliver critical services to customers. This has regulators worried because they see that the industry is starting to rely on a narrow set of cloud service providers, and they believe outages and disruptions are inevitable. Operational Resilience must increasingly focus on third-party risk and how to manage it.\nThis brochure explains why regulators are concerned about Operational Resilience, how it will impact you and what you can do about it.\nfile_download Download brochure", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8958484530448914}
+{"content": "Functional analyses of in vitro fertilized, preimplanation human embryos reveal that the first lineage segregation depends on cell polarization signaling that is regulated by Phospholipase C (PLC) activity.\nQuantitative time-resolved crosslinking mass spectrometry is developed to monitor protein interactions and dynamics inside molecular condensates and used to identify misfolding of the RNA-binding domain of FUS as a key driver of condensate-aging.\nMouse brain neurons response to transcranial ultrasound at the energy level of 5 mW/cm2 and repeated stimulations lead to neurogenesis while ASIC1a is required both in vitro and in vivo as one of the mechanoreceptors.\nPreimplantation screening of embryos using polygenic risk scores may substantially reduce risk for a given complex disease, but this effect depends on several quantifiable factors and raises significant ethical issues.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5414485335350037}
+{"content": "Narrative therapy using a reflecting team: an etnographic study of therapists' experiences\nThomas St. James O’Connor, Andrea Davis, Elizabeth Meakes, Ruth Pickering, Martha Schuman\nABSTRACT: Narrative therapy in the last 15 years has been utilized by many clinicians and yet there is a lack of research on therapists’ experience of this approach. This ethnographic research explores the views and perceptions of eight narrative therapists who belonged to a narrative team in an outpatient clinic. These therapists were observed and interviewed. Five themes emerge from the data. The themes include a sense of success in reducing the clients’ problems as well as some limitations of narrative therapy. Two recommendations for research and practice involve the use of narrative therapy without a team and the use of narrative therapy in addressing issues of family violence.\nKEY WORDS: narrative therapy; therapists; ethnography; reflecting team.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9184430837631226}
+{"content": "Opening Hours: 11.00 AM - 4.00 PM (Mon - Sat)\nQuestion? Call Us at +91-9424842988\nAnkylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-time period circumstance in which the backbone and other regions of the body emerge as inflamed.\nAnkylosing spondylitis has a tendency to first increase in teenagers and young adults. It's also around 2 times more not unusual in men than in women.\n;\nThe signs of AS can vary, but commonly involve:\nBack ache and stiffness.\nPain and swelling in other components of the body – due to irritation of the joints (arthritis) and irritation where a tendon joins a bone (enthesitis).\nSevere tiredness (fatigue).\nThese signs have a tendency to develop gradually, typically over several months or years, and might come and cross over time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.625861644744873}
+{"content": "This section of the Strategy is focused on older people who are already drawing an income from their pension savings.While some older people in retirement are relatively well placed for financial security in later life, a significant minority have very limited financial means.\nLess than 3 in 10 people at retirement age have any form of plan for funding long term care.\nA key challenge for older people is the need to manage financial resources over their entire retirement, balancing the need to make ends meet day to day while preparing for and managing expenditure related to life events. Life events that typically affect older people, for example ill health, care needs, bereavement, are unpredictable and can derail financial plans overnight.\nPriorities for the Strategy are to: Find out more:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6585811376571655}
+{"content": "The companies both supply UK airlines and airports with support services, including the de-icing of aircraft engines and wings; ground handling (including baggage, ramp, passenger and airside cargo handling); and the cleaning and maintenance of aircraft interiors.Following its initial (phase 1) investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified competition concerns regarding de-icing services at Edinburgh, Glasgow and London Heathrow airports, and ground handling services at London Gatwick and Manchester airports.The merger of Menzies and Airline Services, which are close competitors at these airports, could lead to less choice for the airlines operating there, potentially leading to higher prices and lower quality service.Menzies has until 14 August to offer acceptable solutions to address the CMA’s concerns; otherwise the merger will be referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation.More information can be found on the Menzies/Airline Services case page.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8891358971595764}
+{"content": "It is suitable for all housing possibilities, whether for one person, shared, furnished or unfurnished. Not all rental agreements protect you as the landlord, but this one will. This is an improved version of the secure short-term rental agreements used by 90% of landlords in the UK and protects your interests. A tenant is a person who signs a lease and binds it under the conditions set out in the rental agreement. The lease exists only between the tenant and the owner. Enter your tenants` data and choose the conditions that work best for you and your property to create a legally binding rental agreement. A lease is a contract between you and a landlord. Since landlords and tenants occupy the same premises, landlords should discuss boundaries and expectations at the beginning of the lease. For example, a landlord can indicate when they can legally enter the tenant`s space, what the house rules are and how they are enforced, how guests are treated and much more. Our step-by-step process allows you to create a custom lease agreement that you can customize to suit your specific needs. The result is a detailed legal agreement between you and your tenant. With a lease, landlords can indicate that they are renting a room as opposed to an entire unit.\nWith a lease for rental premises, landlords can be sure that tenants understand their rights and obligations, including rental prices, when they are due, the areas of the property they can access and much more. Before establishing a lease agreement, landlords must decide whether or not the lease should end on a given date. You can live in a property as long as you pay your rent and follow the rules. It also defines the legal conditions of your rental. It can be written or oral (an oral agreement). A housing rental agreement is a lease that applies specifically to rental housing. It describes the terms of a lease, including the rights and obligations of the landlord and tenant. Landlords and tenants can use a residential rental agreement for different types of residential properties, including apartments, houses, condominiums, duplexes, townhouses and more…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5687277317047119}
+{"content": "A recent study published in\nCell Reports from a group led by UIC College of Medicine faculty member Ameen Salahudeen, MD, outlines a new cancer screening platform capable of supercharging precision oncology.\nDr. Salahudeen and colleagues at Chicago-based Tempus Labs detailed a scalable platform designed to allow oncologists to move rapidly from biopsy to targeted treatment.\nA pan-cancer tumor organoid (TO) system was used, collecting TOs from patient biopsies from the most common cancer types found in North America. They reported that the platform had a higher than 70% success rate for creating organoids from tumor cells. This system effectively and quickly generated enough of the patient’s malignant cells to permit genetic profiling and bio-banking.\nA key feature of the platform evolved from a neural network-based AI capability used to determine cell viability. The AI model was trained to differentiate between viable and non-viable cells, at necessary efficiency to scale the approach.\nFinally, the two processes were combined to create a high-throughput oncologic analysis ready for use in diagnosis. Scalable and reproducible platforms like the one described herald the next era of cancer care, said Jan Kitajewski, PhD, director of the University of Illinois Cancer Center.\n“To put this advancement in context, a clinician could use this platform to diagnose early cancer with a punch biopsy, identify oncogenic mutations and propose a drug cocktail targeted in accordance with actionable gene mutations, all before the patient’s follow-up visit,” Kitajewski explained. “This kind of infrastructure moves us closer to that ideal for precision treatment.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.992309033870697}
+{"content": "Research suggests that learning and practicing music from a young age is positively correlated with everything from verbal intelligence to executive functioning. One key feature of musical training that may lead to cognitive transfer is the ability to learn complex structured sequences of sounds and motor movements. Recent work has found that musicians outperform non-musicians when it comes to learning novel visual sequences, but only when they are accompanied by simultaneously presented sounds. However, this research has been limited in part by between-subjects designs that include only a small sample of elite musicians. In the present study, we sampled a larger number of participants with varying degrees of musical experience, as indexed by a set of continuous self-report measures and the Brief Music Experience Questionnaire (Brief MEQ). Participants completed a computerized version of the memory game Simon, which involves observing, remembering, and repeating a growing sequence of colored panels that light up one at a time. Participants completed two blocks of trials: one with sound (a unique note for each panel) and one without sound. A series of regression models revealed that the MEQ subscale “commitment to music”, which tracks “the centrality of pursuit of musical experiences in the person's life”, was a significant predictor of mean performance in both the sound and no-sound trials, even when controlling for the other MEQ subscale scores and a variety of demographics. Additional regression models found that the only other predictor of performance was a self-rated measure of technical proficiency. These findings suggest that aspects of musical experience may lead to enhanced visuospatial sequence learning abilities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8145453333854675}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground: The c-Myc oncogenic transcription factor heterodimerizes with Max, binds specific DNA sites and regulates transcription. The role of Myc in transcriptional activation involves its binding to TRRAP and histone acetylases; however, Myc's ability to activate transcription in transient transfection assays is remarkably weak (2 to 5 fold) when compared to other transcription factors. Since a deletion Myc mutant D106-143 and a substitution mutant W135E that weakly binds TRRAP are still fully active in transient transfection reporter assays and the TATA binding protein (TBP) has been reported to directly bind Myc, we sought to determine the effect of TBP on Myc transactivation. Results: We report here a potent stimulation of Myc transactivation by TBP, allowing up to 35-fold transactivation of reporter constructs. Although promoters with an initiator (InR) element briskly responded to Myc transactivation, the presence of an InR significantly diminished the response to increasing amounts of TBP. We surmise from these findings that promoters containing both TATA and InR elements may control Myc responsive genes that require brisk increased expression within a narrow window of Myc levels, independent of TBP. In contrast, promoters driven by the TATA element only, may also respond to modulation of TBP activity or levels. Conclusion: Our observations not only demonstrate that TBP is limiting for Myc transactivation in transient transfection experiments, but they also suggest that the inclusion of TBP in Myc transactivation assays may further improve the characterization of c-Myc target genes.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Biochemistry Molecular Biology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7267872095108032}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTemporal variation of Jupiter's northern aurora is detected using the Extreme Ultraviolet Spectroscope for Exospheric Dynamics (EXCEED) on board JAXA's Earth-orbiting planetary space telescope Hisaki. The wavelength coverage of EXCEED includes the H\n2 Lyman and Werner bands at 80–148 nm from the entire northern polar region. The prominent periodic modulation of the observed emission corresponds to the rotation of Jupiter's main auroral oval through the aperture, with additional superposed −50%–100% temporal variations. The hydrocarbon color ratio (CR) adopted for the wavelength range of EXCEED is defined as the ratio of the emission intensity in the long wavelength range of 138.5–144.8 nm to that in the short wavelength range of 126.3–130 nm. This CR varies with the planetary rotation phase. Short- (within one planetary rotation) and long-term (> one planetary rotation) enhancements of the auroral power are observed in both wavelength ranges and result in a small CR variation. The occurrence timing of the auroral power enhancement does not clearly depend on the central meridian longitude. Despite the limitations of the wavelength coverage and the large field of view of the observation, the auroral spectra and CR-brightness distribution measured using EXCEED are consistent with other observations. Keywords EXCEED Hisaki Hubble Space Telescope Jupiter aurora ASJC Scopus subject areas Space and Planetary Science Geophysics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7490130662918091}
+{"content": "In 2017, the government published its Clean Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the national income while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.\nAchieving clean growth, while ensuring an affordable energy supply for businesses and consumers, is at the heart of the UK’s Industrial Strategy.\nThe Climate Change Act, passed in 2008, committed the UK to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80 per cent by 2050 when compared to 1990 levels. This strategy sets out the proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy through the 2020s.\nThe government aims to accelerate clean growth by improving business and industry efficiency, improving the country’s homes, shifting to low-carbon transport, making the most of our natural resources and investing in smart, flexible power options.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9696084856987}
+{"content": "The news often reports waves of opioid overdose and arrests made when doctors over-prescribe these medications. But all too often, family members close to those abusing opioids do not see the signs or symptoms of that abuse. This makes it essential to know opioid addiction symptoms, particularly when you must save the life of someone…\nFor the family and friends of a person addicted to opioids, it can be a struggle to understand the mind and emotions of such an individual. They can find it difficult to relate to their feelings because they simply can’t relate to the situation. However, understanding and acceptance are possible. If you know someone struggling…\nAs the opioid epidemic sweeps across America, more and more people are becoming addicted to opioids and other pain killing medications. However, prescription drugs are not the only opioids being abused. Street drugs, like heroin, make up a significant portion of opioid abuse. Along with the increase in addiction cases, we have seen an increase…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8367626070976257}
+{"content": "Iron is crucial for maintaining normal bodily function with well-documented roles in erythropoiesis, hemostasis, and inflammation. Despite this, little is known about the temporal regulation of iron during wound healing, or how iron contributes to wound biology and pathology. In this study, we profiled tissue iron levels across a healing time-course, identifying iron accumulation during late-stage repair. Diabetic murine wounds displayed significantly reduced iron levels, delayed extracellular matrix deposition, and dysregulation of iron gene expression. In vitro studies revealed important cellular roles for iron, promoting both the deposition and remodeling of extracellular proteins. Functional studies identified oxidative stress-dependent upregulation of the iron-converting metalloreductase, STEAP3, as a key mediator of extracellular matrix production. Taken together, these data reveal a mechanistic role for iron in facilitating the remodeling stage of wound healing. Indeed, targeting tissue iron could be a promising future strategy to tackle the development and progression of chronic wounds.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999291896820068}
+{"content": "petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court seeking access to Virtual Court (VC) hearings, along with live reports and transcriptions of court proceedings.\nThe plea also seeks the court’s direction to constitute a dedicated media room on the lines of the one in the Supreme Court and the Gujarat High Court.\nBesides, it asks for a single VC link for the entire cause-list of the Allahabad High Court for all the parties to join as they exist in the Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, Madras High Court, Kerala High Court, to harmonize the VC hearings with the ‘Open Justice’ principle.\nThe petitioners, a total of five in number, who are journalists and law students, have contended that owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the access of litigants, media personnel and the public at large, to the Court proceedings, have been severely restricted.\n“Even in the pre-COVID-19 era, court proceedings were largely inaccessible to the public at large. The people, for any information on court proceedings, in cases of constitutional and public importance or touching upon the rights of a considerable section of people, need to rely upon second-hand and hearsay sources, which, more often than not, suffer from various flaws and the vice of inaccuracy”, the plea states.\nIt asserts that people have a fundamental right to access to justice and the right to know under the Constitution.\nThe plea contends virtual courts are antithetical to the principle of ‘Open Justice’ owing to the restricted nature of access of the public at large to the same. However, they can be harmonized with the ‘Open Courts’ principle by allowing live-streaming, live reports and transcription of court proceedings, and providing easy access of the same to the media.\nThe plea has been joined by Areeb Uddin Ahmed and Sparsh Upadhyay who are legal correspondents for\nBar and Bench and Livelaw respectively. It has been filed through advocates Shashwat Anand and Mohd. Kumail Haider.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.648261308670044}
+{"content": "Singapore, 2 July 2021 — Workmate, a Southeast Asian Workforce Management Platform and marketplace for informal workers, has raised a senior secured loan of up to USD 10 million from Lendable Inc., a leading provider of debt to financial technology companies in emerging and frontier markets. A committed amount of USD 1.5 million will be available for immediate use to support Workmate’s worker marketplace. This partnership will enable Workmate to onboard more workers in Indonesia and Thailand, and pay their wages in a fair, timely manner.\nThere are 160 million informal workers in Southeast Asia who collectively receive $320 billion in wages per year. Without the certainty and protections enjoyed by formal employees, informal workers face challenges finding fair and regular employment. They are often subject to unfair employment practices, such as wage disputes or late salary payments. This myriad of challenges significantly reduces income for informal workers and businesses report a ~30% loss in productivity caused by the inefficiencies in the informal labour market. Workmate’s digital platform that operates in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, allows workers to find jobs quickly, be paid on time and demonstrate the quality of their work to new employers.\nDuring the covid pandemic, Workmate’s business grew 200%. Workmate’s focus on essential services, such as warehousing and delivery, met key economic needs during the pandemic and offered jobs at a time when unemployment rose. Workmate navigated the pandemic in both Indonesia and Thailand, two countries that had significantly different approaches to covid lockdowns.\nWorkmate is Lendable’s third client with presence in Indonesia and first in Thailand. Lendable’s facility will allow Workmate to deepen its presence in Indonesia, while solidifying its market presence in Thailand. In Thailand, a more developed market, Workmate is allowing typically marginalized informal workers to enter the formal economy. As an example, in Thailand, Workmate’s placed workers are 63% female and across both markets, Workmate’s data shows that women are more reliable workers, underscoring the importance of providing equal access to opportunities across genders. As a 2X eligible firm, Lendable is proud to support Workmate as it creates opportunities for women across SE Asia.\nMathew Ward, Founder & CEO, Workmate, commented, “In Lendable we have found a strong partner who we are excited about working with to help us scale our platform across Southeast Asia. Lendable’s focus on supporting companies who are building innovate solutions to help people in emerging markets means that they understand the external challenges we face, and bring with them a wealth of experience in addition to the financial support they provide. We are excited about this partnership and the opportunities for growth it presents for us in the years to come.” Aaron Collett, Head of Asia Origination, Lendable, commented, “We are thrilled to close this partnership with Workmate and enable the team to meet the rapidly growing demand for their services. Workmate has been worker-oriented from day one, pounding the pavement to onboard workers and learn their pain points. Workmate’s adaptability has allowed them to overcome challenges and use technology to serve a difficult-to-reach market. Targeting informal workers is an important, but under-profiled, avenue to achieve financial inclusion. We are excited to see how the facility empowers the firm to pursue innovative solutions as a market leader and champion for informal workers.” About Workmate\nWorkmate is a leading end-to-end workforce management platform on a mission to organise the informal workforce in Southeast Asia. It is making a difference in the shift-based workforce by building intelligent tools that simplify workforce management from recruitment to operations, helping companies achieve greater workforce productivity, while giving the region’s blue-collar workforce greater and fairer access to jobs. Workmate is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Thailand and Indonesia, serving over 200 enterprise clients across logistics, F&B and hospitality sectors, and providing 1.5 million hours worth of work to workers each month.\nFor more information, please visit www.workmate.asia\nAbout Lendable\nLendable is the leading debt provider to fintech companies across emerging and frontier markets. Founded in 2015, the company has an active portfolio of debt financing investments in fintech companies across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Lendable works with fintechs including digital payment providers, asset financing companies, off-grid energy companies, MSME lenders, consumer lenders, and digital marketplaces.\nFor more information go to www.lendable.io", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.56218022108078}
+{"content": "RBA acknowledges low interest rates creates the risk of excessive borrowing Rising expectations -> rise in risk taking -> house prices rise beyond fundamental values RBA and APRA both have stated that lending standards \"have not deteriorated\"\nIn their latest\nFinancial Stability Review for April 2021, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has acknowledged that ultra-low interest rates and rising asset prices (particularly house prices) create a risk of excessive borrowing.\nAfter falling by almost 2% between April and September 2020, housing prices have since more than recovered. CoreLogic’s national home value index showed a monthly increase of 2.8%, the highest in 32 years.\nHousing demand has been driven by low interest rates, stimulus payments boosting household income, temporary support for first home buyers, and the HomeBuilder program.\nRising asset prices are helping the economic recovery and reducing the risk that falling prices would result in losses on loans financing those assets.\nRBA Warnings\nHowever, the RBA has warned that if expectations continue to rise, this will lead to increased risk-taking and borrowing.\nAnd if housing prices continue to rise beyond the end of stimulus payments slowing household income growth, they could be pushed beyond their fundamental values.\nThis could lead to a correction in prices, which if borrower income fell could expose lenders to large losses on higher debt.\nDespite consistently issuing this warning, the central bank has said lending standards are largely unchanged and remain robust. Right now, there is no need to tighten credit lending standards or raise interest rates, the RBA argues.\nIn fact, a rise in interest rates looks unlikely, considering the RBA is fully committed to growing the broader economy – primarily employment (disappointing inflation hawks).\nAs reported before on\nThe Property Tribune, credit intervention would only be warranted if there is a material rise in metrics such as debt-to-income ratios, loan-to-income ratios, or high loan-to-value ratio (LVR) lending. APRA\nDespite each of these metrics rising in the final quarter of 2020, the Australia Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is on the same wavelength as the RBA – lending standards remain healthy enough to keep any intervention at bay, they say. At least for now.\nSome of the rise in LVR lending reflects the large number of first home buyers who responded to fiscal and monetary stimulus, making homes more attractive to rent. The RBA argues that there is little evidence to suggest this has been an especially risky form of lending.\nOverall, the bank seems assured that households have built up bigger cash buffers, reducing the risks of large-scale defaults on housing and business debt.\n~~\nBefore investing in any asset, please do your own independent research, taking into account your own personal financial situation. This article does not purport to provide financial advice. See our Terms of Use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9015227556228638}
+{"content": "This methodology helps identify the key stakeholders linked to financial flows for integrated landscape management, their perspectives and motivations, and the mechanisms used to channel funding from investors through brokers or intermediaries to individual or recipient groups that support integrated landscape initiatives.\nAuthors: Primo, L.; Louman, B.; Stoian, D.; Pamerneckyte, G. Subjects: finance, landscape conservation, investment, stakeholders Publication type: Book-R, Publication Year: 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9881345629692078}
+{"content": "Squire, Vicki (2009).\nMobile solidarities: The City of Sanctuary movement and the Strangers into Citizens campaign. Centre for Citizenship, Identities and Governance (CCIG), The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK. Abstract\nPolitical and social concerns regarding the negative impact of migrants and asylum seekers on local communities have become widespread within the UK over recent years. What is often overlooked in such debates, however, is the growing significance of movements such as those associated with the City of Sanctuary network and the Strangers into Citizens campaign, which both grow out of and also contribute to the construction of solidaristic relations between migrants, refugees and more established local residents. This report, which summarises the findings of a project into such movements led by Dr Vicki Squire at the Open University, suggests that migrants and refugees do not necessarily encounter hostility from ‘host’ communities, nor do they necessarily form discrete groups that need to be integrated within the wider community. Rather, migrants and refugees often engage with more established residents within localised city spaces in terms that render problematic distinctions between citizens/noncitizens; between cultural, ethnic or national groups; and between different migrant categories. The mobile solidarities associated with such movements thus challenge assumptions regarding the hostility of ‘host’ communities, as well as assumptions regarding the ‘natural’ division of community groups – assumptions on which contemporary integration and cohesion policies are founded.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7505680322647095}
+{"content": "Along with defining the measures needed to achieve ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), solid governance components are imperative to make it effective. Such governance must be flexible, participatory, multidimensional and include ecosystem-based approaches (maintain ecosystem structure and function to guarantee human well-being). The aim of this book is to reflect upon and assess enabling and indispensable conditions for EbA governance and scaling, particularly in the Meso American region, with recommendations for implementation in this region and others with similar characteristics.\nIncluding references.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9633321762084961}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nAbstract: This study was conducted to identify the building blocks that need to be incorporated in tourism qualifications to produce well-rounded students. This study is grounded on the view that with the right set of knowledge, skills, and qualification, the doors to tourism employment can be opened. Many higher education institutions have established programmes and extended programmes to negotiate students’ transition into higher education, and beyond. However, these higher education institutions face many challenges, due to the ever increasing student numbers that have nearly doubled in recent years; uneven quality; high student drop-out rate among first-generation students; and more recently, the ‘fees must fall movement’. Despite these challenges, higher education institutions are expected to remain engines for the development of human capital. Indeed, one of the purposes of higher education is to produce graduates who have skills that are highly regarded by employers and that enable these graduates to contribute to the social capital and the country’s prosperity. Thus, the goal of this study is to investigate the existing building blocks, with a particular focus on the building blocks that the School of Tourism and Hospitality, in the Faculty of Management, at the University of Johannesburg uses to assist students in becoming well-rounded in relation to the tourism industry.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5265443325042725}
+{"content": "Data from: Persistent inter- and intraspecific gene exchange within a parallel radiation of caterpillar hunter beetles (Calosoma sp.) from the GalápagosFrederik Hendrickx, Viki Vandomme, Carl Vangestel, Thierry Backeljau, Wouter Dekoninck & Steven M. Van Belleghem\nWhen environmental gradients are repeated on different islands within an archipelago, similar selection pressures may act within each island, resulting in the repeated occurrence of ecologically similar species on each island. The evolution of ecotypes within such radiations may either result from dispersal, that is each ecotype evolved once and dispersed to different islands where it colonized its habitat, or through repeated and parallel speciation within each island. However, it remains poorly understood how gene...\n1 citation reported since publication in 2015.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9969363808631897}
+{"content": "September 28, Tuesday: The impact of Cyclone Gulab has been felt in more than ten states so far in the east, central and southern India. After weakening into a depression over Telangana on Monday evening, the system entered Maharashtra and lies over Vidarbha and Marathawada regions on Tuesday. As per the forecasts, it is likely to persist near the western coastal region till Thursday before emerging into the Arabian Sea.\nOver the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning, many parts of Maharashtra witnessed heavy rains. Parts of districts like Chandrapur, Osmanabad, Nanded, Beed, Aurangabad, and Jalgaon registered more than 100 mm, with Dharmabad in Nanded registering a maximum of 155 mm.\nOn Monday, Mumbai’s Santacruz monitoring station breached the 3,000 mm seasonal rainfall mark after recording nearly 40 mm rainfall. This is the third consecutive year that Mumbai's monsoon rainfall figures have breached the 3,000 mm mark—a feat that used to happen only once in a few years. The long-period average of monsoon rainfall over Mumbai is 2,260 mm, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) records.\nThis year, the seasonal rainfall total in Mumbai is already 844 mm above normal and is likely to widen due to incessant rain this week. As per the forecasts, depression is likely to induce widespread rains with isolated extremely heavy falls over northern districts of Konkan, Marathawada, central and coastal Maharashtra on Tuesday. Parts of these regions could accumulate total rainfall amounts of up to 150 mm with locally exceeding 200 mm. Very heavy rainfall is expected to continue on Wednesday as well.\nAccordingly, the IMD has placed a red warning over Madhya Maharashtra for Tuesday, urging residents to ‘take action’. Similarly, Konkan and Marathawada regions are under an orange alert, meaning ‘be prepared’ for adverse weather conditions. On Wednesday, Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra region will continue to remain under an orange alert.\nCyclones usually fizzle out rapidly after landfall as the heat and moisture supply from the oceans is cut off. However, since the monsoon remains active over India, the remnants of Cyclone Gulab continue to gather ample moisture and cause heavy rainfall along its path. Moreover, yet another low-pressure area has formed off the coast of West Bengal, which could enhance moisture incursion into the Konkan region this week.\nOverall, Mumbai is likely to witness generally cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rains till Friday, October 1. After that, rains may prevail, albeit with reduced intensity. As a result, daytime temperatures in the commercial capital are expected to remain below 30°C till Friday—two-three units below normal.\nOverall, Maharashtra has received 15% excess rainfall this season since June 1, with a total rainfall of 1138 mm against the norm of 990 mm. Among the subdivisions, Konkan and Goa has been the rainiest with a total of 3,466 mm rainfall, making it the rainiest subdivision in the entire country.\nDrought-prone areas like Marathawada and Vidarbha have also registered more than 900 mm of rainfall this season. However, heavy rainfall at the end of the season is bad news for farmers as they tend to affect certain standing crops, while inundation can also spoil yield.\n**\nFor weather, science, and COVID-19 updates on the go, download The Weather Channel App (on Android and iOS store). It's free!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.808189332485199}
+{"content": "Qlik® today launched two new resources that build on the recent global IDC study sponsored by Qlik. The study shows organizations that invest in creating data-to-insights (D2I) capabilities through modern data and analytics pipelines are seeing significant gains. Through the new IDC hosted assessment tool (www.D2I-Score.com), every organization can evaluate the strengths and gaps in their own data pipelines. The tool also provides a set of recommendations that will help organizations better support and focus on strategic investments that can have a significant bottom-line impact.\n“Indian organizations are missing a crucial opportunity to impact their performance by turning data into ongoing business value due to gaps in leaky data pipelines,” said Varun Babbar, Country Manager, Qlik India. “Qlik’s unique end-to-end approach to data integration and analytics can help any organization act at the speed of data through improved data-to-insights capabilities that drive tangible business outcomes.”\nThe overall survey of 1,200 business leaders shows there are key differences in how each country is approaching data pipelines and their D2I capabilities, and how those approaches are impacting business performance.\nThe average D2I score is 41.8 across Asia Pacific. India showed the highest overall score at 47.4, with Australia close behind at 42.4. Singapore and Japan carried the lowest scores at 38.8 and 38.5, respectively. Virtually every company surveyed across Asia Pacific reported a significant challenge in identifying which data sources were valuable. Singapore recorded the highest rate of this challenge (100%), followed by India (98%), Australia (97%), and Japan (89%). The greatest challenges for Indian organizations in capturing data and moving it for processingare ensuring all relevant data is captured (53%), transferring data in a timely manner (46%), and ensuring data quality (45%) The greatest pain points for Indian organizations in processing data into an analytics-ready formare refreshing and updating data correctly (53%), assuring data correctness (49%), and dealing with missing and incomplete data issues (47%). When it came to executing data analytics, presenting analytics in a clear and persuasive form (55%) and conducting the appropriate analytics for the issue being examined (52%) remains the two main pain points among Indian organizations. Improved operational efficiency (81%), customer satisfaction/loyalty (81%), and profit (78%) were the most commonly reported improvements experienced by Indian organizations as a result of investments in data management and analytics.\nVarun Babbar, Country Director, Indian Subcontinent at Qlik, continued, “Today, the most common challenges Indian organizations face are flawed analysis, data accessibility issues, and unrealistic targets. We have already seen how the right investments in robust data architectures and data literacy training can bring higher operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profit to any business. Companies should, therefore, implement this practice and inspire others to follow suit.”\nRegardless of the regional differences, every organization is inundated with complex and varied data types. Many are struggling to maximize the value of that data since it’s flowing through unintegrated and leaky data pipelines, often due to a lack of a data catalog and change data capture capabilities. In addition, investments in AI and analytics are being undercut without an agile, automated and agnostic data pipeline that continually transforms data from any cloud, system or source into enterprise-ready information that drives action and outcomes.\nAdditionally, a new Qlik data analytics application titled “Data as the New Water: The Importance of Investing in Data and Analytics Pipelines” provides a detailed geographic breakdown of the significant differences in how respondents in key markets such as the US, UK, Brazil, Australia, Singapore and Japan are positioned to either reap the benefits or fall behind competitors based on the strength of their data pipelines.\nQlik’s data integration and data analytics platforms, together with its data literacy as a service offering, deliver the industry’s only end-to-end approach to Active Intelligence. Unlike traditional BI, Active Intelligence realizes the potential in data pipelines by bringing together data at rest with data in motion for continuous intelligence derived from real-time, up-to-date information, and is specifically designed to take or trigger immediate actions. This eliminates data leaks by closing the gaps from relevant to actionable data (Qlik Data Integration), actionable data to actionable insights (Qlik Analytics) and from investment to value (Data Literacy as a Service).\n*Source: IDC InfoBrief, Sponsored by Qlik, “Transformative Data Through Leadership Survey”, Doc# US46445920, June 16, 202", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5313870310783386}
+{"content": "Challenges of reporting societal impacts for research evaluation purposes – case of sociology\nIn this book chapter Reetta Muhonen and OSIRIS researcher Silje Tellmann explore the challenges of reporting societal impacts for ex post evaluation purposes.\nOur starting point are the challenges researchers meet when writing about narrative impact cases.\nWe introduce a distinction between the\nfactual and rhetorical components of impact arguments. With this, we highlight how a focus on societal impacts as effects, in combination with requirements to support impacts with evidence, sets limits to the reporting on impacts. We apply this distinction in an empirical analysis of impact case studies submitted by sociologists to Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) in the United Kingdom and to Sameval 2018 in Norway, and we highlight the challenges researchers face in building arguments regarding instrumental, conceptual and symbolic impacts. Based on our findings, sociologists encounter problems specifically in evidencing conceptual impacts, that are claimed to generate the most profound changes in society. In building causality and credibility into the cases, the ultimate challenge remains: Indirect, non-linear and diffuse impacts are too vague to be captured in a concrete manner.\nThis is a self-archived version of an original article can be downoladed here.\nThe chapter is part of the book\nResearch Assessment in the Social Sciences edited by Tim Engels & Emanuel Kulczycki.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8925653100013733}
+{"content": "Asteroid Vesta In Scorpio: Tower Moments and Transformations\nVesta in Scorpio Dates: September 20 to November 16, 2021\nOn September 20 at 10:54 a.m. PST, Vesta, the asteroid of devotion and sacrifice, entered passionate and penetrative Scorpio. Named for the Roman goddess of the hearth, Vesta’s transits define how we connect to our divine purpose and access illumination.\nOver the past two months, Vesta in Libra held aloft the sacred flame of justice, equality, and accountability, reminding us that what we do has more meaning when we share it with others. Our commitment to diplomacy and fairness helped us to establish balanced partnerships and creatively potent work dynamics. However, it may have been difficult to recognize the essentiality of our offerings. Our task has been to avoid comparing our progress to others who seem further along on their respective paths.\nVesta in Scorpio Meaning\nNow, Vesta shifts into Scorpio, signaling that our conduit to inspiration lies in healing through elimination and transformation. This is a time when we can get hung up on the absolutes or the “all-or-nothing” nature of our relationships and passion projects. A willingness to embrace shadow work and endeavor deeper communion with our spiritual side will act as a psychological anchor as we work to define our boundaries and limits.\nAdditionally, we have the power to transmute sexual shame and empower ourselves through sexual sovereignty while Vesta transits the sign of the scorpion. However, paradoxically, this can only be achieved through restraint. Mindfulness is needed to avoid merging so much with others that we stumble into states of codependency. While passion might transport us to ecstatic states in union, it is no substitute for transparent communication, which forms the basis of true intimacy.\nEvery romantic alliance that we enter into should be a conscious choice where our will overrides our desire impulses. A distinction should be made between repression/denial and self-mastery, so we can engage with our pleasure principle in the most transformative way possible. Because of this, the energy of Vesta in Scorpio not only lends itself to manifestation magic but also to breaking free of addictions.\nWhen life gets confusing, a live psychic reading can help you gain the clarity you’re looking for!\nWorking with Vesta in Scorpio\nDuring these months, make sure what you are devoting yourself to is provoking deeper self-awareness. This is not the moment where everything will look balanced, rosy, and beautiful, and that’s okay! During Vesta in Scorpio, boundaries will be tested, passions aroused, emotions heightened, and ethics redefined. In short, it’s a time when things get real, and when things get real, they inevitably get a little messy!\nWork or relationships which we thought were paramount in our lives may reveal themselves to be superficial, requiring wholesale revision or a parting of ways. Expect to face temptation and potentially make some missteps. We are better off meeting challenges than living life unaware of the extent of our own power. If we fail to learn how to handle stimulating experiences, we can be controlled by our animal instincts, unconscious urges, and fears.\nStanding at a crossroads? That’s what your Yes/No Tarot Reading was designed to help you in a quick, easy, and simple way!\nVesta in Scorpio Transits\nVesta will square off with Saturn in Aquarius on October 3, frustrating our access to inspiration, perhaps due to professional responsibilities or standing obligations to our communities. A duty to seek progress and innovation (going broad) clashes with our intense nature (going deep). Although we feel our potential is limited, this aspect calls us to be deliberate in how we engage with our passions, so we cannot be exploited by them. A certain degree of abstinence will teach us to honor ourselves more completely.\nOn October 16, Vesta opposes Uranus, a catalyst for transformation! Expect the unexpected! Information that comes to light will redefine how we participate in work and love. Frustrations force us to take divisive action, switch up our rituals, and negotiate our intuition and gut instincts. Embracing change may be uncomfortable in practice, but the awareness gained will be felt not only on a psychological level but also within our bodies and our bones.\nFinally, Vesta squares Jupiter in Aquarius on November 2, a transit of temptation, suggesting that we capitalize on our power without abusing it. Gains can be made here, materially or by a boost to our popularity, yet this influence can cause us to bite off more than we can chew. An eagerness to say “yes” to new opportunities may find us accepting more work than is wise or committing to several romantic prospects, ultimately ending in embarrassment. Remember that temperance, paired with considerate action and mental clarity, is the key to success.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5619784593582153}
+{"content": "One of the most effective ways to lose weight is the HCG diet, a diet plan that combines a low-calorie diet with HCG injections. This is the same hormone the body creates during pregnancy by the placenta and is a key to a successful pregnancy. It can also be used as part of infertility treatment, which means the chances of getting pregnant while on the HCG diet can also increase.\nConsiderations When Starting the HCG Diet\nWhile the HCG diet has proven successful in helping people lose weight, particularly if they struggle with weight loss, it’s still essential to weigh the benefits versus the risks before you start. Because there is an increased risk of getting pregnant while on the diet, women who aren’t interested in having a baby must take additional precautions to avoid pregnancy. This factor is especially critical for women who are focused on losing weight because going through a pregnancy causes immense changes in the body, including weight gain.\nThe amount of HCG used in this diet plan is significantly lower than how much is used as part of infertility treatment. For instance, the dosage for infertility is often at least double the amount administered as part of the HCG diet. However, if your intention is to lose weight to aid in your pregnancy journey, the HCG diet can help you along both journeys simultaneously, helping you lose weight until you get pregnant.\nWomen interested in becoming pregnant can often rely on the HCG diet to rapidly trigger the weight loss they need to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Individuals with a body mass index over 30 typically need to bring their BMI down between 18.5 and 25. The HCG diet can effectively produce these results in a much shorter time than other diet options while remaining safe.\nHowever, can you trust a positive pregnancy test while on the HCG diet since the injections naturally increase the HCG present in your body?\nHow Pregnancy Tests Work\nWhen you take a pregnancy test at home, the test is looking for the presence of elevated HCG in your urine. While the HCG diet uses lower dosages, many of today’s pregnancy tests are extremely sensitive. Even a small amount of HCG injected into your system can trigger a positive response on a home pregnancy test. For this reason, it’s essential to schedule an appointment with your doctor if you feel you may be pregnant, especially while on the HCG diet. They will perform the appropriate tests to determine if you are pregnant or if your positive results is due to your HCG injections.\nMore Questions?\nContact Weightloss Express today for more information on HCG injections and the HCG diet!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8418561816215515}
+{"content": "Menu\nDivorce is rarely simple; however, when a marriage involves significant or complex assets, the potential for complications—and conflict—go up. The more there is to fight about, the more there is to lose. Oftentimes, once fighting begins, it tends to escalate—along with legal fees.\nIf safeguarding assets during a divorce is important to you, you must work with attorneys who will prioritize that goal. The reality is that marital assets are not simply divided between you and your spouse at the conclusion of your divorce; they are often divided between you, your spouse, and your attorneys in the form of payment for representation and advice you receive from your counsel along the way. As such, it is critical to have an attorney who is a fierce advocate for your position, but who also remains mindful of your ultimate goals (and expense) and advises you appropriately.\nAt\nStrickler, Platnick & Hatfield, our singular focus is on achieving our clients’ goals. When those goals include maximizing the assets with which they leave the marriage, our representation includes not only strong advocacy, but a constant cost-benefit analysis regarding the likely outcome of various approaches. We relentlessly pursue our clients’ aims while helping them to remain focused on the big picture and minimizing legal fees whenever possible.\nFinancial concerns during high net worth divorce matters extend far beyond simply dividing assets. Couples with significant or complex assets must often confront the following issues:\nIn addition to these issues, couples with significant or complex assets must navigate the same property distribution issues as all couples: determining which assets are considered marital, and therefore subject to division; determining the value of those assets; and determining how to divide them in both an equitable and a logical manner.\nAt\nStrickler, Platnick & Hatfield, we take a tactical approach to the resolution of financial issues in a high net worth divorce. Our attorneys have decades of experience negotiating and litigating these matters. They have repeatedly received local and national recognition for their work in these cases—including being named among the top 100 attorneys in the United States serving the needs of affluent clientele by Worth magazine.\nWe understand that our clients’ financial interests are often best served by reaching a favorable settlement rather than devoting considerable resources to an extended court battle. To that end, we make available a variety of dispute resolution techniques, including mediation and Collaborative divorce, in which we have extensive experience. Unlike many family law attorneys, we are seasoned litigators as well as negotiators, always prepared to litigate divorces if needed in service of our clients’ ultimate goals. Our willingness to litigate often provides leverage during negotiations against attorneys who are not similarly equipped.\nOur attorneys have successfully resolved hundreds of divorces, including many complex and high-asset cases. Our thorough understanding of the legal landscape both inside and outside of the courthouse enables us to skillfully outmaneuver our opponents—often in a way they are unable to anticipate.\nWe invite you to contact\nStrickler, Platnick & Hatfield to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs regarding your high net worth divorce.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9309401512145996}
+{"content": "The euro moved higher against the US dollar on Monday to begin the week on a positive note, following the release of surprisingly positive retail sales in Germany and higher than expected core inflation rate in the euro area. The shared currency had moderate gains against the British pound today, supported by a report that revealed a lower unemployment rate than forecasted last month.\nAnnual inflation rate within the euro area remained unchanged in July from 1.3% in June, according to a fresh estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Prices of energy and services posted the biggest annual gains at 2.2% and 1.5% this month, respectively. Meanwhile, industrial goods had the smallest change in prices over the last 12 months, increasing 0.5% following a reading of 0.4% in June.\nThe Eurostatâs report added that the core consumer price index, which excludes energy, food, and tobacco prices, rose to 1.2% in July from 1.1% in June, beating analyst estimates of 1.1%. The index is one of the economic indicators that policymakers within the European Central Bank use when determining the health of the economy ahead of policy changes.\nFollowing its last meeting on July 20, the central bank maintained its monetary policy unchanged. European Central Bank President Mario Draghi emphasized the importance of moving patiently towards monetary policy normalization. However, todayâs data stirred speculation that policymakers may consider reducing quantitative stimulus soon. The central bankâs next monetary policy meeting is on September 7.\nThese speculations were further stoked by a separate report from Eurostat. The report stated that unemployment rate dropped from 9.2% in May to 9.1% in June, which was a lower rate than expected. Unemployment in the euro area did not touch that level since February 2009, which added to increasing evidence that the European Unionâs economy remains on a healthy path.\nAdding to support the euro received today, Destatis, the German statistical office, stated that retail sales jumped to 1.1% in June from 0.5% in May. The data far exceeded forecasts of a 0.2% gain, which improved investorsâ outlook for consumer demand in Germany.\nEUR/USD rose to 1.1784 as of 15:25 GMT on Monday after touching 1.1792 at 15:15 GMT, the pairâs highest level since January 2015. EUR/USD began the week at 1.1749. EUR/GBP was at 0.8941 after climbing to 0.8954 at 09:35 GMT. EUR/GBP started trading today at 0.8935.\nIf you have any questions, comments or opinions regarding the Euro,\nfeel free to post them using the commentary form below.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8821308612823486}
+{"content": "In this slideshow, we compare every president since 1900 onward across economic variables such as stock market performance and unemployment rate. It's worth noting that the president does not exclusively influence these factors; Congress, the Federal Reserve, and many other institutions and outside factors influence the economy.\nFor additional context and explanation, see Morgan Housel's article on \"The Best Presidents for the Economy.\"\nMotley Fool Returns\nStock Advisor S&P 500\n640% 138%\nJoin Stock Advisor\nDiscounted offers are only available to new members. Stock Advisor will renew at the then current list price. Stock Advisor list price is $199 per year.\nStock Advisor launched in February of 2002. Returns as of 10/17/2021.\nCumulative Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Stock Advisor Calculated by Time-Weighted Return", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.552297055721283}
+{"content": "The UK’s construction industry registered a 15.5% drop in IT hiring activity in August 2021 when compared with the previous month, according to GlobalData’s Job Analytics database.\nThe industry’s overall hiring a decreased by 8.1% in August 2021 when compared with July 2021.\nOut of the construction industry’s total hiring activity, IT jobs claimed a 4% share in August 2021, recording a decrease of 0.22% over the last three-month average share.\nTop five job classifications in the UK’s construction industry’s IT recruitment activity in August 2021\nOut of the total job titles, the top five roles commanded a 94.82% share in the overall IT recruitment activity of the UK’s construction industry in August 2021.\n1) Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers recorded a share of 43.01% in August 2021, registering a 42.36% decline over the previous month.\n2) Database and Network Administrators and Architects claimed a 21.24% share, a decrease of 6.82% over the previous month.\n3) Miscellaneous Computer Occupations held a share of 16.06%, registering a 32.61% decline from July 2021.\n4) Computer Support Specialists captured a share of 8.29%, down 33.33% over the previous month.\nTop five construction companies in the UK’s IT recruitment activity in August 2021\nThe top five companies, in terms of number of jobs as tracked by GlobalData, have accounted for a combined average decline of 33.33% share in the overall IT recruitment activity of the UK’s construction industry during August 2021 over July 2021.\nArup Group posted 17 IT jobs in August 2021 and registered a drop of 29.17% over the previous month, followed by SNC-Lavalin Group with 15 jobs and a 36.36% growth. Ferrovial with 14 IT jobs and Costain Group with 12 jobs, recorded a 70.21% decline and a 33.33% flat growth, respectively, while Babcock International Group recorded a decline of 14.29% with 12 job postings during August 2021.\nJunior Level job postings dominate in August 2021\nJunior Level jobs held a share of 75.65%, down by 16.57% from July 2021. Mid Level positions with a 12.44% share, registered a decline of 66.67% compared with the previous month.\nIn the third place was Entry Level job ads with 8.81% share, down 41.38% over July 2021, while Senior postings accounted for 3.11%, recording a month-on-month decline of 25%.\nMethodology:\nGlobalData’s unique Job analytics enables understanding of hiring trends, strategies, and predictive signals across sectors, themes, companies, and geographies. Intelligent web crawlers capture data from publicly available sources. Key parameters include active, posted and closed jobs, posting duration, experience, seniority level, educational qualifications and skills.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6172373294830322}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPrimary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infectious may present with self-limiting abdominal involvement, characterized by hepatitis with mild elevation of aminotransferases, splenomegaly, and rarely with acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC). Usually, treatment of EBV related AAC is symptomatic, without the need for surgery. Here, we describe a severe case of AAC occurring as the first manifestation of infectious mononucleosis in a young adult woman, receiving treatment with interleukin 6 receptor (IL-6r) inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA); moreover, we performed a review of the literature on EBV-related AAC\nThis article has a related\nErratum.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7894753217697144}
+{"content": "A cohort is a group of individuals that share some common feature or features. In the Dog Aging Project, different cohorts are different groups of dogs with characteristics that allow us to ask and answer specific scientific questions.\nFor example, if we wanted to know how daily exercise affects health, we might want to compare dogs who engage in different daily physical activities such as leash walks, swimming, or playing fetch. If this were our scientific question, the research cohort would include dogs who participate in the mentioned activities, but it would exclude dogs who do not participate in these activities. This doesn’t mean the second set of dogs aren’t interesting to study; it just means they aren’t the right dogs to study for that particular question.\nThe Dog Aging Project consists of multiple scientific cohorts. Currently these include the Dog Aging Project Pack, the Foundation Cohort, the Precision Cohort, and TRIAD, each of which provides unique and valuable insights into the aging process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8659831285476685}
+{"content": "抄録\nInhibition of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 is the major cause of drug-drug interactions (DDI). We have previously reported that the genetic variation of CYP3A4 significantly affected the inhibitory profiles of typical competitive inhibitors. In addition to competitive inhibition, some clinically significant DDI are attributable to mechanism-based inhibition (MBI). However, the differences in the MBI kinetics among CYP3A4 genetic variants remain to be characterized. In this study, we quantitatively investigated the inhibition kinetics of MBI inhibitors, erythromycin and clarithromycin, on the CYP3A4 variants CYP3A4.1, 4.2, 4.7, 4.16, and 4.18. The activity of CYP3A4 was assessed using testosterone 6β-hydroxylation with recombinant CYP3A4. Both erythromycin and clarithromycin decreased the activity of CYP3A4 in a timedependent manner. The maximum inactivation rate constants, k\ninact,max, of erythromycin for CYP3A4.2 and CYP3A4.7 were 0.5-fold that for CYP3A4.1, while that for CYP3A4.16 and CYP3A4.18 were similar to that for CYP3A4.1. The K I values of erythromycin for CYP3A4.2, 4.7, 4.16, and 4.18 were 1.2-, 0.4-, 2.2- and 0.72-fold those of CYP3A4.1, respectively. Similar results were obtained for clarithromycin. In conclusion, the inhibitory profiles of MBI inhibitors, as well as competitive inhibitors, may possibly differ among CYP3A4 variants. This difference may contribute to interindividual differences in the extent of DDI based on MBI. ASJC Scopus subject areas 薬理学 薬科学 薬理学（医学）", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7169830799102783}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nWe have studied a sample of 296 faint (>0.5 mJy) radio sources selected from an area of\nthe Tenth Cambridge (10C) survey at 15.7 GHz in the Lockman Hole. By matching this\ncatalogue to several lower frequency surveys (e.g. including a deep GMRT survey at 610\nMHz, aWSRT survey at 1.4 GHz, NVSS, FIRST and WENSS) we have investigated the radio\nspectral properties of the sources in this sample; all but 30 of the 10C sources are matched\nto one or more of these surveys. We have found a significant increase in the proportion of\nflat-spectrum sources at flux densities below ≈1 mJy – the median spectral index between\n15.7 GHz and 610 MHz changes from 0.75 for flux densities greater than 1.5 mJy to 0.08 for\nflux densities less than 0.8 mJy. This suggests that a population of faint, flat-spectrum sources\nare emerging at flux densities 1mJy.\nThe spectral index distribution of this sample of sources selected at 15.7 GHz is compared\nto those of two samples selected at 1.4 GHz from FIRST and NVSS. We find that there is\na significant flat-spectrum population present in the 10C sample which is missing from the\nsamples selected at 1.4 GHz. The 10C sample is compared to a sample of sources selected from\nthe SKADS Simulated Sky byWilman et al. and we find that this simulation fails to reproduce\nthe observed spectral index distribution and significantly underpredicts the number of sources\nin the faintest flux density bin. It is likely that the observed faint, flat-spectrum sources are a\nresult of the cores of Fanaroff–Riley type I sources becoming dominant at high frequencies.\nThese results highlight the importance of studying this faint, high-frequency population.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6885305643081665}
+{"content": "The offense of fraud is described as intentionally deceiving another person to obtain or gain property, finances, or another type of good. Fraud, as well as other white-collar crimes, are not taken lightly by courts. Therefore, it is crucial to have strong legal representation by your side as you fight these charges.\nAn experienced Edina fraud lawyer could help you build a robust defense against your charges and potentially minimize the unfavorable consequences that come with this offense. Reach out today to learn more.\nUnderstanding Fraud Charges\nTo prove fraud, the prosecution must show that an accused individual used deception, dishonesty, or lies to acquire a benefit for themselves. Under state law, fraudulent offenses typically require the state to prove several elements to sustain a conviction, including:\nAn individual knowingly made a misrepresentation The misrepresentation was believed as true by another party The individual made the misrepresentation with the intention of getting the other party to act based on it The party relying on the misrepresentation suffered a loss due to their belief in the untrue information\nFraud is a broad category of criminal offenses that incorporates numerous categories of acts. A knowledgeable Edina attorney could help someone understand the specific type of fraud charge they are facing when preparing a defense.\nCommon Types of Fraud Offenses\nThe elements required to prove fraud are typically complex and differ between the types of offenses. Some of the common types of fraud charges brought under state law include:\nIdentity theft Counterfeiting Check fraud Credit card fraud Mail fraud Wire fraud Insurance fraud\nIdentity theft is a widely occurring offense, especially with the number of individuals using technology. Under state law, a person does not have to use someone else’s identity to be convicted of the crime. Rather, individuals can be convicted of identity theft by simply transferring or possessing another person’s identity, according to Minnesota Statutes § 609.527.\nA fraud offense can be a state charge, a federal charge, or even both, depending on the circumstances of the alleged crime. A skilled Edina attorney understands the complexities of a fraud case and the necessary elements for each category of fraud.\nPotential Penalties for a Fraud Conviction\nAlthough a fraud charge is not a violent crime, a conviction can still carry serious penalties. The type and severity of penalties depend on the case’s circumstances, the amount of loss or injury caused, and the accused individual’s prior criminal history. Typical penalties in a fraud conviction could be jail time, probation, fines, restitution to the deceived parties, and forfeiture of property obtained through the fraudulent acts.\nIf the state seizes an accused individual’s property due to a fraud case, it might require extensive litigation to get the property back. A knowledgeable fraud attorney in the area could provide guidance during this process and ensure a defendant’s legal rights are protected.\nContact an Edina Fraud Attorney Today\nFraud charges can be immensely stressful. You might feel overwhelmed by the court process and unsure of the best steps to take to protect your future. A dedicated Edina fraud lawyer could evaluate your case to determine the potential courses of action and present your defense. Schedule a consultation today to get started on your case.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8281243443489075}
+{"content": "Catalogue credit is big business in the UK with millions of consumers relying on credit accounts to fund home decorations and improvements.\nYet did you know that much like a payday loan lender, a catalogue company must ensure that they are lending to consumers responsibly? If you have had catalogue credit but struggled to repay it in a reasonable timeframe, or the payments caused you to fall into a cycle of further borrowing, then it may have been unaffordable (even if the lending was affordable at the outset).\nPotential signs of unaffordable catalogue credit include:\nOur specialist unaffordable lending claims team can help assess your claim prospects and, where appropriate, claim compensation.Apply Now", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.512286901473999}
+{"content": "Summary: Over the past decade, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has been returning to its origins as a Cold War–era conference—a forum where states and blocs can air their frictions and hostilities. If the OSCE’s participating States want it to remain an organization, not a conference, they must take action to secure its executive autonomy.\nSign up for a weekly newsletter from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\nSign up to receive emails from Carnegie’s Russia and Eurasia Program!\nThank you!\nCheck your email for details on your request.\nEnd of document\nCarnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.\nThe World Unpacked is a biweekly foreign policy podcast that breaks down the hottest global issues of today with experts, journalists, and policymakers who can explain what is happening, why it matters, and where we go from here.\nIn an increasingly crowded, chaotic, and contested world and marketplace of ideas, the Carnegie Endowment offers decisionmakers global, independent, and strategic insight and innovative ideas that advance international peace.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5403923988342285}
+{"content": "Recycling is a vital pillar of the move to greater environmental sustainability in the aviation and travel industries, and the concept of the ‘circular economy’ is gaining traction. Rather than “take, make, waste”, by contrast, a circular economy employs ‘reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling’ to create a closed-loop system, minimising the use of resource inputs and the creation of waste, pollution and carbon emissions.\nSo, how is the global industry progressing in this quest for a better future, particularly the aviation sector which is recognised for its environmental footprint? At the Sep-2021 edition of CAPA Live, the monthly conference of CAPA – Centre for Aviation, officials of the International Aviation Waste Management Association (IAWMA) discussed the subject with CAPA’s managing director, Derek Sadubin.\nThe non-profit organisation established to develop strategic supply and collection chains proclaims to be the only evidence-based circular economy knowledge incubator dedicated to aviation issues. It notes that with aviation’s recovery in the spotlight, the industry needs to show progress on some environmental metrics and that includes waste, which will invariably lead to an examination of International Waste (IW) practices.\nThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has generally defined IW as waste derived from international flights. It can also include waste from those terminals that international flights service. IW was born of agricultural contamination concerns in the 1970s regarding potential pathogens being transported between countries.\nInternational air travel continues to grow, and along with it, the quantities of foreign waste from in-flight service. Airlines and airports have efforts in place to manage and reduce waste from these activities; however, the extraction and eventual recycling of recyclables from international in-flight service are often overlooked.\nPolicies and protocols for the handling of waste from international flights are developed to prevent contamination of flora and fauna of the recipient country, which becomes responsible for handling the waste. Despite these potential threats from waste, the occurrence of contamination from these sources is still “not well documented,” acknowledges IAWMA.\nA low or non-existent contamination rate may be due to a host of reasons, including the stringent handling and processing prescribed methods. These may include incineration, steam sterilization, and disposal in approved landfills to ensure the protection of host countries from potential disease and infestations.\nGlobal findings suggest that the recycling of international waste from in-flight service still occurs despite perceived policy constraints or threats of disease. In general, the higher the attention and importance placed on recycling, the higher the recovery rates. Yet, when compared to other airline environmental initiatives, “recycling appears to have a lower priority compared to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction,” notes IAWMA.\nSpeaking at CAPA Live, IAWMA regulatory affairs director, Jonathan Cocker provided more insight into the circular economy and how redesigning, recycling and the regeneration of natural systems are the main pillars behind its foundation. “It’s a reuse, recapture, refurbishment, remanufacturing of material and goods to avoid a depletion of the world’s resources,” he explained.\nIAWMA commercial director and founder, Gregoire James explained aluminium and plastics are “the two front-runners” when it comes to the airline market. “There’s not a lot of circularity taking place today,” he noted and questioned: “How do you find solutions that cost less and do more for the environment? “There in lies the challenge,” he answered.\nClick on\nthis link, or the image above, to watch a CAPA TV recording of the CAPA Live interview.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8827258348464966}
+{"content": "The Road to Recovery: Emeka Chima\nIn 2020, Emeka Chima earned an Associate of Arts degree from Montgomery College in Information Systems. At Montgomery College, he was a Dean’s List recipient twice, and was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor’s Society. He currently works as a Database and Campaign Intern for a health care and nutrition company. Additionally, he is an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland Global Campus striving toward a Bachelor’s degree and a future job in the IT field.\nRaised by his Nigerian father and his mother from Washington, DC. Emeka experienced a happy childhood. He enjoyed helping to care for his two younger sisters. In high school, he played soccer and flag football, winning three trophies. His mother was a project manager with the Department of Defense, and he longed to follow in her footsteps by embarking on a similar career as an adult.\nHowever, about age 15, everything began to fall apart.\nIn August 2014, Emeka began to hear voices in his mind. Initially, while in class, the voices would command him to look away into the distance. Gradually, the voices became more powerful, telling him to isolate himself from others, even family members whom he loved.\nOne night, the voices commanded Emeka to cut himself with a knife. He became delusional, believing that if he just hurt himself, “everything would be fine.” He remembers panicking and screaming as he waived a knife into the air. Looking back, Emeka struggles to describe his thoughts at the time. He felt as though he needed to run away.\nEmeka’s aunt heard him screaming and de-escalated the situation, calming him, as she convinced him to put down the knife. Afterward, Emeka felt guilty for “acting out,” unaware that he was struggling with the onset of severe mental illness.\nA few weeks later, Emeka had a similar experience again, brandishing another knife, but this time he was alone. The voices commanded him to keep the knife with him at all times for self-defense. Though the voices sounded like a family member to Emeka, he realized that his family would never want him to harm himself. In the following days, Emeka shared with his father that he was hearing voices, and stated that he might need help.\nSoon after, during the night, Emeka began hallucinating again. This time, he heard a crowd of people, each one visiting him in error, as though they had gone to the wrong address. As the night went on, Emeka heard a voice consoling him, and confirming that everything would be okay, as well as another voice telling him to hurt himself.\nThe next morning, when Emeka’s father visited Emeka in his bedroom, he thought Emeka might be having a seizure. Emeka’s paternal grandfather had struggled for many years with bipolar disorder, and his father suspected that Emeka was also mentally ill. Together, they went to the hospital.\nWhile in the hospital, Emeka was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He was still only 15 years old. Despite the devastation of being told he had a disorder of the brain, Emeka learned that his symptoms could be explained by his diagnosis, which gave him relief. He also discovered there was treatment. After three weeks on the psychiatric ward, he achieved stability, was discharged, and returned to school. He was still a junior at that time.\nThe next year was difficult for Emeka. The first medications he tried left his eyes bloodshot, and he felt like he had a hangover though he never drank alcohol or abused substances. He did not have a regular doctor and often forgot to take his medication. Over the next year, he was hospitalized four times for breakthrough symptoms, with little benefit.\nHowever, during September of Emeka’s senior year of high school, he had a new start when he was accepted into a treatment program called “Epic” through Johns Hopkins University. Through Epic, Emeka began a trial of clozapine, a medication for treatment resistant patients. Within a week, Emeka began to see great improvement. He recalls feeling like his recovery on clozapine was a “miracle.”\nOn clozapine, Emeka finished high school with high honors, winning awards for every class. He didn’t know exactly what career he wanted to pursue, but he was confident that he would succeed.\nAfter high school, Emeka completed his Information Systems degree, graduating from Montgomery College, and today he continues to thrive in his bachelor’s degree program at the University of Maryland’s Global Campus. He has also been involved with the nonprofit organization, Students with Psychosis, for over a year.\nEmeka says: “When it comes to young people with brain disorders, I would advise not to hesitate to receive help because there is both a physical and emotional need to be surrounded by people who understand. Working through the recovery process can feel overwhelming, but we can develop the resilience to achieve mental wellness.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9500526785850525}
+{"content": "I. Chapter One: Overview\nA. INTRODUCTION 1. Avoidance is often the response to conflict. 2. Alternative Dispute Resolution focuses on new and creative methods to resolve disputes and includes an examination of the underlying causes of conflict. 3. Mediation is derived from the Latin mediare which means “to be in the middle.” 4. Socrates claimed that he had no special wisdom other than he did no know. B. WHAT ARE DISPUTES? 1. The work of the mediator necessarily involves intervention in a dispute. a) The mediator’s job is to assist in the resolution of conflict. 2. Disputes have been described as:\na)\nQ: gives examples and asks which is NOT a way to describe a dispute\nArguments, disagreements, challenges, contests, debates, conflicts, quarrels, lawsuits, fights, altercations, controversies, feuds, wrongs, combat, and war.\n3. Conflict is defined as (from latin con (together) and fligere (strike))\na) An encounter with arms, a fight, a battle, a prolonged struggle. b) A mental or spiritual struggle with a person c) The classing or variance of opposed principles, statements, or arguments d) Conflict exists when there are incompatible activities e) A set of divergent aims, methods, or behavior. f) An expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce rewards, and interference from the other party in achieving their goals. 4. Conflict has its own life cycle. 5. FACTORS AFFECTING CONFLICT a) Hidden agenda: underlying issues (i) One goal of the mediation process is to uncover the underlying motivations of the parties. (ii) Intrapersonal conflict: conflict within one’s self. b) Better treated by psychologists or social workers 6. Interpersonal conflict: disputes or conflicts between individuals or groups a) The communication process is an integral part of conflict. (i) The exchange of both verbal and nonverbal messages is the most significant part of disputing. (ii) The manner in which individuals dispute can depend upon factors such as the culture, history, and relationship of the parties. 7. TRADITIONAL MEANS OF RESOLVING DISPUTES a) Fight, force, or coercion—on test Wettman uses rocks, like throwing rocks. (i) Usually considered as the win-lose approach (ii) Survival instinct leads to the use of this alternative b) Flight or avoidance—on test Wettman uses runs, like run away. (i) Avoidance where the dispute is not of great significance to one or all of the parties, or the dispute is of low priority. (ii) Likely to occur where the disputing parties will have no future relationship. (iii) Unresolved and internalized conflicts usually linger (iv) Ordinarily it intensifies (a) Particularly true where there is an ongoing relationship between the parties (b) Unresolved disputes are likely to recur or simply manifest in another manner. 8. Compromise a) All parties move from their initial positions in nearly equivalent increments until the middle ground is reached. b) Disadvantages: (i) Resentment when movement is unequal (ii) Important underlying interests or needs are often not identified, let alone met. 9. Voluntary relinquishment of responsibility for the conflict. a) Turning it over to chance (i) Chance may consist of a third party, i.e., judge or jury. (ii) Individuals can avoid responsibility for their disputes by relying on these outside entities. 10. OUTCOMES SOUGHT BY DISPUTING PARTIES a) To re\nor to the arbitration hearing, the parties establish a bounded range for the award. If the arbitrator’s award falls within that range, then the arbitrator’s award becomes binding on the parties; if the arbitrator’s award is outside the range, then the award is adjusted to the appropriate high or low boundary\n(b) Arbitrator does not know amount agreed upon. (c) Arbitrator determines award within high/low boundary. (v) Final Offer Arbitration / Baseball Arbitration—party chooses award (a) In this process, each party submits a proposed monetary award to the arbitrator, who chooses one of the proposed awards based on the merits of the presented case. The arbitrator does not modify the proposed award of the prevailing party. This technique limits the arbitrator’s discretion and encourages parties to propose reasonable awards. (b) Arbitrator knows what final offers are. (vi) Night Baseball Arbitration—party chooses award, but arb does not know choices. (a) As with baseball arbitration, each party submits a proposed monetary award to the arbitrator. However, the arbitrator does not know the contents of the proposed awards. At the close of the hearing, the arbitrator issues a non-binding award, and the proposed award that is closest to the arbitrator’s award becomes binding on the parties (award to the party whose proposal is closest to that of the arbitrator). (b) Arbitrator does not know amounts agreed upon.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6990187168121338}
+{"content": "ICAEW’s Tax Faculty reminds agents and taxpayers that applications to reclaim tax under the disguised remuneration repayment scheme must be completed and received by HMRC by 30 September 2021.\nThe Finance Act 2020 introduced the disguised remuneration repayment scheme (DRRS) enabling taxpayers with loans advanced under disguised remuneration arrangements to reclaim tax/NIC paid voluntarily as part of previous settlements with HMRC.\nThe DRRS applies to loans advanced between 6 April 1999 and 5 April 2016. Different qualifying criteria apply for loans advanced before 9 December 2010 and those advanced on or after that date.\nTaxpayers that HMRC believes are eligible for a repayment should have been sent an application form by 30 September 2020. This form must be completed and returned to HMRC by 30 September 2021, and ICAEW’s Tax Faculty recommends any individuals who have not yet taken action to do so as a matter of urgency. Taxpayers who believe they qualify and who have not yet received an application form from HMRC should contact HMRC immediately (email: ca.admin@hmrc.gov.uk).\nAfter an application has been received, HMRC will generate an initial tax repayment calculation and issue a repayment decision. The individual can accept HMRC’s decision or request a review on the basis that the calculation is incorrect. Where HMRC’s calculations are challenged, proposed corrections and supporting grounds should be included with the response to HMRC. An independent HMRC Review Officer will then consider the case and confirm or vary the decision.\nConversations around these applications with HMRC have shown that inspectors are adopting a strict approach to whether “reasonable disclosure” (as defined in s20(5), Finance Act 2020) was made for disguised remuneration arrangements made after 9 December 2010. If not, claims for repayment are being rejected. The qualifying criteria for repaying tax/NIC paid voluntarily on disguised remuneration loans advanced before 9 December 2010 are different and the DRRS 2020 “reasonable disclosure” provisions do not apply.\nICAEW’s Tax Faculty advises agents to check their clients’ position carefully to confirm, if relevant, that all the qualifying criteria to meet the “reasonable disclosure” requirements were met.\nThe DRRS 2020 is enabled via primary legislation in Finance Act 2020. The legislation does not contain the right of appeal to a tribunal. Consequently, anyone wishing to challenge HMRC’s final decision will have to do so via judicial review (which has a high threshold and is a substantially different process).\nRead more: ICAEW Know-How from the Tax Faculty\nThis guidance is created by the Tax Faculty, recognised internationally as a leading authority and source of expertise on taxation. The Faculty is the voice of tax for ICAEW, responsible for all submissions to the tax authorities. Join the Faculty for expert guidance and support enabling you to provide the best advice on tax to your clients or business.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.527533769607544}
+{"content": "In the present single‐centered retrospective cohort study, vitamin D deficiency was found to be associated with a higher COVID‐19 risk. The COVID‐19‐positive individuals with sufficient vitamin D levels had significantly lower blood levels of D‐dimer, inflammatory marker CRP, reduced frequencies of ground‐glass opacity appearance in chest CT scans and shorter hospital stays. The findings of the study indicated the need for randomized studies to determine whether the vitamin D level could affect COVID‐19 risk.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9022847414016724}
+{"content": "Susana Maria Reis Nunes de Freitas PhD Student\nThe diversity of all living beings is fuelled by mutation, adaptation events and complemented by sexual reproduction. Organisms that evolved from sexual to asexual, such as the parthenogenetic animals, are considered a faux pas under current evolutionary trends. However, these organisms can show great success, and in some situations even achieve higher prevalence than their closest bisexual relatives, outcompeting them in nature. The focus of my research is to try to understand how bisexual animals can give rise to parthenogenetic lineages, within a phylogeographic standpoint, using as a biological model a complex of rock lizards, with bisexual and parthenogenetic lineages.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7563765048980713}
+{"content": "The impact smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes has on the heart and lungs often leads to issues with blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes. Now, a new report reveals e-cigarettes containing nicotine do the same thing.\nsmoking\nA combination of different healthy lifestyle habits such as being physically active, not smoking and a high-quality diet can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9990732669830322}
+{"content": "In the modern healthcare world, technology offers a vital service to ensure patient safety. However, the proper development of this technology requires input from both the information technology (IT) industry and from healthcare providers. As the largest segment of these providers, nurses can offer tremendous information on this technology. An important area includes medication administration. It is well known that medication errors are a leading case of adverse outcomes in patients.\nUnfortunately, these adverse outcomes may include death (“Medication errors,” 2013). Therefore, any technological methods to decrease the risk of improper medication administration are useful. However, nurses need to work with IT to ensure that the system is easy to utilize and will not create additional time burdens for the staff. Programs that work bedside are ideal; however, the devices used must be easy to handle and operate (“Bedside medication verification system enhances patient’s safety,” n.d.). Nurses can work with IT to determine the feasibility of any ideas.\nIn the two responses reviewed, both writers focused on the importance of utilizing technology to ensure a smooth patient flow and the steps of care for the patient. These are excellent ideas. Response One highlights the value of using this technology for patient assessment. Patient assessment may be utilized in the system to show trending of patients. This will allow nurses an opportunity to recognize improvement of the conditions. It will also highlight adverse outcomes. Response Two discusses the use of IT to allow a smooth flow of patient care. This is a fantastic idea. For instance, when patients are admitted, often through the emergency department, the program can highlight the necessary steps for a particular patient’s care.\nThen, as the steps are down, the program can mark this in a different way, perhaps a shaded box. This also allows the ideas discussed in the first response. For certain patients, such as patients being admitted for cardiac surgery, there are certain standards of care in the patient’s workup. These programs can offer these care plans to ensure all steps are followed. Obviously, a nurse or physician would be able to delete any aspects of the care plan that is not necessary or required on a specific patient. However, through this computer program, the flow of the patient’s care can be clearly documented and followed by all health care providers. This may help ensure all necessary care is accomplished.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8476439714431763}
+{"content": "Periodic inspections Periodic inspections must be performed by experts at regular intervals of four years to ensure hazard-free continued operation of your wind turbine.\nDuring the periodic inspection, the machine including the electrotechnical equipment of the operation management and safety system as well as the rotor blades, the tower and the foundation are inspected to ensure that they are free from defects. For example, the tower structure is examined for damage with regard to stability. This can be corrosion, cracks or spalling in the supporting steel and concrete structures. We also check whether there are any unauthorised deviations from the approved design, such as the allowable tilting or the required earth load on the foundation.\nThe following documents must be submitted to our experts for the periodic inspection: Service specifications Operating instructions Commissioning report Approval decision Expert opinion/type testing Reports from previous periodic inspections\nThe current condition of your wind turbine including the individual components is seamlessly recorded by us in a specifically designed documentation system and made available completely digitally.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6547749042510986}
+{"content": "Parental alienation can impact what happens in the courtroom, during and after a divorce.\nMonth: September 2020\nParental alienation might be an unfamiliar term, but not an unfamiliar concept.\nLast week, we discussed the stress that parents are experiencing in the current pandemic. One of the main drivers of stress, of course, is having your kids home and trying to navigate school online. In some ways, it’s absolutely wonderful to have your children with...\nParenting is challenging enough, but parenting in a pandemic is particularly challenging. Here are some helpful reflections on what you may be experiencing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.751815915107727}
+{"content": "There is a celebration taking place in heaven. It is the rejoicing of those believers who have passed from this life to the next. They feast with their Savior who saved them from eternal destruction. They rejoice with those they once loved on earth. This is a never-ending celebration. In Luke 14:15-23 Jesus shares the parable of the great banquet. Just as those in this parable who are invited to a banquet, we are also invited to one. Our invitation is to His greatest banquet. Just as those who refused in the parable, there are those of us who will make excuses not to attend. The excuses in the parable sounded reasonable, but they were not sufficient enough to refuse so great an invitation.\nWhat are our excuses not to accept His invitation? Does something else seem more important than the life He offers? Is it inconvenient to lay down our priorities? The celebration to which we are invited calls for our complete surrender. It requires obedience and letting go of everything that hinders total commitment. God desires our love and undivided heart. He asks for our full allegiance. He loves us even when we have allowed excuses to hinder our spiritual growth. As a loving father He continually disciplines. This is never an issue of His love. The issue is about our love for Him. How much do we love Him? Will we surrender to His will? “How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation?” the writer to the Hebrews declares (Hebrews 2:3a, NIV). If we ignore His invitation then we will miss the greatest opportunity of our lifetime—we will miss heaven. By ignoring His invitation, we reject what he offers. If we continually say “no” the day will come when our ears will no longer hear His invitation.\nAre we willing to let go of all our excuses? God wants no one to miss the wonderful reward that He offers through Jesus and the eternal life-giving promise of His sacrifice. He yearns for His house to be full. If we reject Him, He will find others to accept. “Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame. Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full” (Luke 14:21,23b, NIV). A never-ending celebration awaits. “No eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived— the things God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9, NIV). Will we accept?\n© 2017 Lynn Lacher", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5211758613586426}
+{"content": "The Zimbabwean society as always been homophobic and homohysteric in nature since the late nineties with the largely publicised homophobic utterances by the former president Mugabe influencing media discourse in the post-independence era. However, studies examining queer sexual identities and digital media platforms in contemporary times are scarce. Guided by the queer theory, this study qualitatively examines how Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe Facebook page and Unheard voices blog are utilised for advocacy. The study also examines the play of sexual identities and power contestations at these platforms. Findings of the study show that alternative media platforms are key when it comes to advocacy for queer sexual minorities in a largely conservative Zimbabwe society.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8450549840927124}
+{"content": "Auto Mode use during the MiniMedTM 670G system clinical trials, in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) aged ≥7 years, demonstrated improved glycated hemoglobin levels and time spent in the target glucose range of 70-180 mg/dL (TIR), compared to Manual Mode (sensor-augmented pump therapy).1,2 Following the introduction of the system in Europe on October 2018, a performance assessment of real-life MiniMed™ 670G system use was conducted.\nData uploaded voluntarily to CareLinkTM Personal software from 01 October 2018 to 14 August 2019 by individuals living in Europe, who provided consent for their data to be aggregated, were analyzed. The percentage of time spent in the various glycemic ranges, mean sensor glucose (SG) levels, and the associated Glucose Management Indicator (GMI, the calculated estimate of HbA1c) were assessed when Auto Mode was turned OFF and when Auto Mode was turned ON.\nData from 4’959 individuals living in 10 different countries were included in the analysis. When the Auto Mode feature was turned ON (4’369 individuals), mean SG was 151 mg/dL, corresponding to a GMI of 6.9%. The TIR was 73.1%, time spent <70 mg/dL was 2.3%, and time spent >180 mg/dL was 24.7%. Time spent at <54 mg/dL was 0.6%, representing less than10 minutes per day. These outcomes were similar for each of the countries.\nEuropean individuals using the MiniMed™ 670G system with the Auto Mode feature turned ON achieved internationally-recommended goals of glycemic control with TIR >70% and a GMI of <7%, while minimizing hypoglycemia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7959765195846558}
+{"content": "BitSight, a leading security rating firm, and risk-modellers Kovrr, have announced they will partner to create and supply a new product for the insurance market. The date-driven product is designed to assist insurance companies with financially quantifying the risk and counter cybercrime.\nThe joint BitSight-Kovrr product is named the Financial Quantification for Insurance Cyber Risk, and it enables insurance companies to make business decisions regarding modeling, underwriting, and portfolio management. The product combines the specialist services by both BitSight and Kovrr. BitSight’s input to the product was through their data and analytics expertise. Whereas, Kovrr provided the technology for modeling cybercrime risks.\nAs a result of this joint product entering the market, cybercrime insurance providers can now underwrite companies and organizations regardless of their size, industry, or geographical location. It also means that they can do modeling for specific individual risks, the exposure a portfolio has to cybercrime risks, and provide an insured party with detailed security posture visibility. One of the first major insurance carriers to make use of the product is Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty.\nThe product could not have launched at a more appropriate time. According to Aon, the data and analytics specialists, insurance claims arising from cybercrime are on the rise. During 2019, the United States witnessed a 10% increase in its loss-ratio due to ransomware activity. This increase is in line with an overall hike in the number of cyberattacks, including phishing, ransomware, and other cybercrime tactics.\nBitsight’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is Dave Fachetti, and he gave us a brief summary of the background to the product’s launch. He stated that the cyber insurance market relies on accurate, current, relevant, specific, and transparent data. He believes that BitSight is the industry’s best provider of comprehensive organizational security and performance data that external organizations can observe.\nHe continued by saying that the collaboration with Kovrr and the comprehensive automation and scalable technology for modeling cybercrime risks that they provide is fundamental to the cyber insurance industry’s success. Fachetti concluded that the joint BitSight-Kovrr product is essential to fulfill the industry’s requirement for a consistent and accurate approach to portfolio management and underwriting decision-making when dealing with cybercrime risks.\nThe Kovrr perspective came from their CEO, Yakir Golan. He believes that the product will enable the industry to understand the impact on an insurer’s portfolio resulting from a significant cyber incident. He also said that it would allow the requisite modeling to take place within such a scenario. Thus, the new product will contribute to the growth of the cyber insurance industry.\nA further insight of the product’s benefits also came from Golan. He stated that the joint BitSight-Kovrr product would give cyber insurers the ability to fully implement various initiatives, ranging from underwriting single specific risks to managing generic risks across entire portfolios.\nHe concluded that the Kovrr team was excited to be collaborating with BitSight and helping the cyber insurance worldwide.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5131990313529968}
+{"content": "Read-out of bilateral meeting between FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and Abdulla Shahid, 76th President of the United Nations General Assembly\n16 September 2021 - The FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, and Abdulla Shahid, 76 th President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), met virtually today.\nThe meeting reaffirmed the importance of close collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the President of the General Assembly (PGA), with the Director-General and the PGA both expressing their commitment to collaborating closely on shared goals and ambitions.\nThe Director-General congratulated the PGA on his election and thanked him for his support to the work of FAO. For his part, the PGA commended the Director-General for the work undertaken by FAO to support developing countries, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS), in modernizing and improving their agri-food systems.\nThe PGA also stressed the vital role that agri-food systems play in achieving the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while reiterating the efforts his presidency will undertake in order to mobilize and foster partnerships that will support Members in achieving sustainable development. The PGA further noted that he wishes to encourage cohesion and coordination within the UN family during his presidency, and to bring the UN closer to the people it serves.\nThe Director-General commended the PGA for his ambitious agenda, reaffirmed that FAO stands ready to support his presidency to make it unprecedentedly successful, and noted that by working together through robust multilateralism shared goals can indeed be achieved.\nThe two also shared views on the importance of supporting Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and SIDS, and committed to working closely together to advocate for the specific needs of these countries.\nIn this regard, the Director-General highlighted the flagship FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative, which helps countries develop ambitious evidence-based, country-led, and country-owned programmes to eradicate poverty (SDG 1) and end hunger and all forms of malnutrition (SDG 2). He also informed that in 2020 he had established the Office of SIDS, LDCs, and LLDCs, which plays a vital coordinating role within FAO to ensure that targeted support is provided to these specific categories of countries.\nIn terms of the strategic direction of the Organization, the Director-General highlighted that FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022-2031 was recently endorsed by the FAO Ministerial Conference, and seeks to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.\nHe also noted that two new thematic FAO strategies would be developed during the PGA’s presidency – one on climate change, and the other on science and innovation – which could also help frame collaboration between FAO and the Office of the PGA over the next year.\nThe PGA and Director-General agreed that investing in youth is critical to the future. In that respect, the Director-General reiterated his invitation to the PGA to join the first World Food Forum (WFF), which will take place in October 2021 after the UN Food Systems Summit (and will take place annually in the future). The WFF is a youth-led movement and network, initiated by FAO’s Youth Committee, to transform agri-food systems and achieve the SDGs, in particular “zero hunger”. The PGA commended the Director-General for this new initiative.\nThe two also touched upon the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit (FSS), noting its importance in maintaining agri-food systems transformation high on the international agenda. The Director-General stressed that FAO will be playing a leading role on the follow-up to the UN FSS outcomes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8712475895881653}
+{"content": "Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has offered inventors $100m in prize money to develop ways to fight global warming by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or ocean. Al Jazeera explains that carbon capture projects have already drawn backing from Silicon Valley startups, public officials worried about the slow pace of cutting emissions and emitters including oil companies seeking to offset their effect on the climate but the technology is not yet commercially viable. Musk’s $100m XPRIZE Carbon Removal is aimed at finding a viable solution for taking 1,000 tonnes out of the atmosphere annually, with the potential to scale up dramatically. Contenders must also have a plan to sequester carbon for at least 100 years.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5857306718826294}
+{"content": "Author(s):Farrall Martin | Green Fiona R | Peden John F | Olsson Per G | Clarke Robert | Hellenius Mai-Lis | Rust Stephan | Lagercrantz Jacob | Franzosi Maria Grazia | Schulte Helmut | Carey Alisoun | Olsson Gunnar | Assmann Gerd | Tognoni Gianni | Collins Rory | Hamsten Anders | Watkins Hugh Journal:PLoS Genetics\nISSN 1553-7390\nVolume:2; Issue:5; Start page:e72; Date:2006;\nOriginal page\nABSTRACTCoronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death world-wide, and most cases have a complex, multifactorial aetiology that includes a substantial heritable component. Identification of new genes involved in CAD may inform pathogenesis and provide new therapeutic targets. The PROCARDIS study recruited 2,658 affected sibling pairs (ASPs) with onset of CAD before age 66 y from four European countries to map susceptibility loci for CAD. ASPs were defined as having CAD phenotype if both had CAD, or myocardial infarction (MI) phenotype if both had a MI. In a first study, involving a genome-wide linkage screen, tentative loci were mapped to Chromosomes 3 and 11 with the CAD phenotype (1,464 ASPs), and to Chromosome 17 with the MI phenotype (739 ASPs). In a second study, these loci were examined with a dense panel of grid-tightening markers in an independent set of families (1,194 CAD and 344 MI ASPs). This replication study showed a significant result on Chromosome 17 (MI phenotype; p = 0.009 after adjustment for three independent replication tests). An exclusion analysis suggests that further genes of effect size lambda(sib) > 1.24 are unlikely to exist in these populations of European ancestry. To our knowledge, this is the first genome-wide linkage analysis to map, and replicate, a CAD locus. The region on Chromosome 17 provides a compelling target within which to identify novel genes underlying CAD. Understanding the genetic aetiology of CAD may lead to novel preventative and/or therapeutic strategies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9015908241271973}
+{"content": "Emotional politics: the exploration of an occupy movement in Hong Kong\nthesisposted on 08.07.2021, 10:27 by King-sau Ng\nThis thesis aims to explore the scale, duration, and intensity of the Umbrella Movement, which emerged in Hong Kong in 2014. Drawing from 60 in-depth interviews and related documentary analysis, this qualitative study examines why the participants decided to join a social movement that was defined by the government as illegal and how the movement maintained participants’ commitment so as to make it the longest-running and most intensive pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong history.\nThe thesis demonstrates that collective identity functioned as a precondition explaining the large scale of participation. The study also showed that the occupied zone acted as a free space in constructing a new protest identity, which explained the participants’ intensive and long-lasting commitment in joining the movement. As a free space with culture and values opposed to the dominant ideology, the occupied zones generated emotional and relational transformative impacts on the participants, which led to the creation of a new protest identity. Their newly created collective identity transcended their diverse backgrounds, and they perceived the engagement as a pleasurable experience. This emotional benefit, together with the intensive interaction within the occupied zone, led to the formation of strong affective ties among the participants, which became an asset of the movement.\nMy study demonstrates how the collective identity formed captured the emotional and spatial dimensions. It also enriches the analysis of the Occupy movements. This thesis argues that historical and cultural understanding of the occupied zones is undermined in most Occupy movement studies. Though the Umbrella Movement chose a financial hub as an occupied area, the reason was not to express opposition to economic inequality. Instead, it showed resistance to the policy of economic unification brought by decolonization. This thesis offers a new lens in understanding the symbolic meaning of free space created during the Occupy movement.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.985429048538208}
+{"content": "The application of consistent, reliable information is a key component of highway asset management. However, the tools to understand asset performance have developed rapidly over the last decade. These include asset surveys, intelligent infrastructure monitoring, crowd sourcing, remote sensing, data analytics and visualisation. However, their potential is not yet being fully exploited within the highway environment. By bringing these components of sensing and measurement together we could better understand highway assets and improve reactive and proactive decisions.\nThis paper discusses the tools now available to understand the performance of highway assets. It explores their current and future capabilities, the benefits they bring, and the possibilities that could be achieved through their application within an integrated toolkit.\nWhilst these tools are not in themselves “new”, a key objective of the paper has been to highlight their emerging capabilities, bring awareness to highway asset managers, and encourage their take up. Increased application will inevitably lead to further development in capability and, importantly, accessibility.\nThere are a number of challenges to overcome to draw full value from these technologies. These include the technical, commercial, and social barriers that influence development and accessibility. The paper discusses actions that could help overcome these, which are presented within the context of a roadmap to the implementation of an integrated toolkit. The roadmap is not definitive - it aims to stimulate further thinking, debate and discussion.The effective management of infrastructure assets is essential to deliver a clean, efficient, safe, reliable and accessible network. A joined up and collaborative approach will help the community achieve the benefits of the integrated toolkit that will help asset managers achieve this.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9987185001373291}
+{"content": "This publication was prepared by PAHO and UNAIDS as part of the regional process of coordinating technical and financial support for refugees and migrants in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. It presents practical guidelines for expanding health care coverage for Venezuelan refugees and migrants, taking into consideration the current context of COVID-19. It is structured along five strategic lines of action aimed at expanding HIV prevention, care, and treatment policies. This proposal is aimed at policymakers in the Region’s ministries of health, health system officials, and other institutions that deal with issues related to refugee and migrant populations at regional, national, and subnational levels, especially those active in border areas and destination communities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8622498512268066}
+{"content": "FORMER House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies in Congress filed on September 13 a resolution urging the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to provide booster shots to health workers and person with health conditions.\nThis, as the Philippines reported a record-high 26,303 daily positive cases of Covid-19 on September 11, 2021, with the surge attributed to the highly transmissible Delta variant of the novel coronavirus. Other signatories of House Joint Resolution 40 were Taguig Second District Representative Maria Laarni Cayetano, Anakalusugan Party-list Representative Michael Defensor, Laguna First District Representative Dan Fernandez, Batangas Second District Representative Raneo Abu, and Bulacan First District Representative Jose Antonio “Kuya” Sy-Alvarado. “Nearly two years into the pandemic, the Philippines has struggled to vaccinate more than a small fraction of its population due to shortages in supply,” the resolution reads. Providing extra protection to those who are most vulnerable due to their line of duty of physical compromise is a moral imperative and a practical necessity to prevent the collapse of our healthcare system, it added. “It is vital to protect our healthcare workers, so that they may, in turn, take care of Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 patients. With hundreds of hospitals in the country nearing full capacity and our healthcare workers having to attend to more patients and extending working hours as a result of recent rise in positive cases, we cannot afford a further shortage of our health manpower as a result of our healthcare workers being infected with the virus,” the resolution reads. The resolution stated that the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that 23,611 Filipino healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus as of the end of August. “Despite government programs inoculating frontline healthcare workers as early as six months ago in March 2021, immunity for health workers has not been achieved,” it added. The resolution also cites a study conducted by Chinese researchers on the antibody prevalence in those vaccinated with Sinovac, the most widely used Covid-19 vaccine brand in the Philippines, “which found that effectivity declines below a key threshold around six months following the second dose.” On August 19, 2021, Malacañang confirmed in a televised briefing that P45 billion in the 2022 national budget has been allocated to booster or additional shots. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire also noted in a Laging Handa public briefing on September 4, 2021 that the DOH’s Vaccine Experts Panel (VEP) “verbalized that booster shots can be administered to medical workers and immunocompromised individuals.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5621979832649231}
+{"content": "The Pre-Pottery Neolithic A (PPNA; c. 9600–8500 cal BC) period in the Levant provides the earliest confirmed evidence for plant cultivation anywhere in the world, marking a significant escalation in the human management of plants towards fully fledged agricultural food production. Until now, the majority of PPNA sites have been documented in the Jordan Valley, the Wadi Araba and farther north along the Upper Euphrates (e.g. Mureybet, Jerf el-Ahmar, Djade). By contrast, few PPNA sites have so far been reported from the semi-arid to arid eastern part of the Levantine interior. Among these is El Aoui Safa (Coqueugniot & Anderson 1996) and sporadic flint scatters elsewhere in the Harra. Recent fieldwork in the Qa’ Shubayqa area in the Harra has produced the first evidence for a more substantial settlement site in this region.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9655309915542603}
+{"content": "Description\nWhen you decide to lose weight, think of \"want to desire good its issue, must first advantage its implement,\" you don't want to go to the gym and burn fat brandish sweat again, and you don't want to install equipment of all kinds of considerably tiny fitness at home, so what do you do? Don't worry, if you want enviable muscles, that's all you need!\nWhole-body training, strengthening muscles, burning fat\nOnly nine minutes a day may fully activate your hands, arms, shoulders, and abdominal core muscles, maintain training every day, can exercise cardiopulmonary function and promote upper limb coordination, boost stamina, burn extra fat, and tighten the arm.\nMultiple weights, the faster the rotation, the greater the force\nUnlike traditional fitness equipment, which is inconvenient, the force ring utilizes the principle of centrifugal potential energy, generating centrifugal force from a smooth steel ball rotating in an infinite tube. When combined with the proper training method, it can effectively carry out whole-body training, increase muscle, and reduce fat in one step.\nEasy to use, play out interesting new tricks\nWe are now acknowledged as the most effective total-body aerobic workout, combining the qualities of the centrifugal potential energy of the health ring, fully exercising the core muscles of the body while burning body heat, and eliminating the need to constantly push and raise the iron.\nPayment & Security\nYour payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5515318512916565}
+{"content": "AI bushfire-fighting tech platform debuts at AFAC\nFiretrail, a cloud-based data and artifical intelligence (AI) platform for bushfire management and prevention, will have a premiere demonstration at AFAC.\nBushfires are devastatingly dynamic, and systems that support firefighting efforts often cannot move as quickly, encumbered by manual processes, outdated technology and human intuition-based decision-making. When the team at Australian technology company Kablamo witnessed the Black Summer of 2019-2020, they committed themselves to using their specialist knowledge to help in the fight against Australian bushfires.\nFiretrail turns the data that informs Australia’s bushfire responses into a single source of actionable intelligence. This data is underpinned by a mapping system that stores information in layers, allowing users to toggle between different views to customise what they see: from roads and critical infrastructure details to weather prediction systems.\nKablamo recently built a cloud-native, bushfire risk assessment platform with the Victorian Government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. The project was recently recognised by Amazon Web Services, awarded the 2021 AWS Global Public Sector Partners Award for Most Innovative AI and ML solution. The project was also recently awarded Best Tech Innovation at the 2021 Finder Innovation Awards and a Gold award from the DRIVENxDESIGN Awards Program. It is also a finalist in the 2021 CRN Impact Awards.\nFiretrail is designed for bushfire analysts, fire scientists, incident controllers and operations managers; in future the same real-time information can be rolled out to front-line firefighters where they actually are so they and the firefighting management are best supported.\nAs a cloud-based system, Firetrail allows the many separate but connected authorities to access the same comprehensive data-set to make crucial decisions. Users can take a macro view of current fire situations, examine historical fires, or make data-informed sandbox predictions.\nFiretrail is adaptable and ready to use for the bushfire season ahead, with plug-and-play functionality for existing fire prediction models.\nWith a 72-hour warning, companies can prepare for stormy weather.\nCollaborating to deploy for Endeavour Energy's grid reliability and worker safety.\nEmployees report losing three to four hours per week sometimes due to comms downtime delaying...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6446802616119385}
+{"content": "There is mounting evidence that the deoxygenation of coastal marine ecosystems has been underestimated, particularly in the tropics. These physical conditions appear to have far-reaching consequences for marine communities and have been associated with mass mortalities. Yet little is known about hypoxia in tropical habitats or about the effects it has on reef-associated benthic organisms. We explored patterns of dissolved oxygen (DO) throughout Almirante Bay, Panama and found a hypoxic gradient, with areas closest to the mainland having the largest diel variation in DO, as well as more frequent persistent hypoxia. We then designed a laboratory experiment replicating the most extreme in situ DO regime found on shallow patch reefs (3 m) to assess the response of the corallivorous fireworm, Hermodice carnaculata to hypoxia. Worms were exposed to hypoxic conditions (8 hr 1 mg/L or 3.2 kPa) 16 times over an 8-week period, and at 4 and 8 weeks, their oxygen consumption (respiration rates) was measured upon reoxygenation, along with regrowth of severed gills. Exposure to low DO resulted in worms regenerating significantly larger gills compared to worms under normoxia. This response to low DO was coupled with an ability to maintain elevated oxygen consumption/respiration rates after low DO exposure. In contrast, worms from the normoxic treatment had significantly depressed respiration rates after being exposed to low DO (week 8). This indicates that oxygen-mediated plasticity in both gill morphology and physiology may confer tolerance to increasingly frequent and severe hypoxia in one important coral predator associated with reef decline.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7112772464752197}
+{"content": "To develop a list of Twitter accounts for monitoring, we analyzed followers of @de_sputnik, the German-language Twitter account for Sputnik News.\nWhile Sputnik is an overt vehicle for Russian influence, and thus obviously relevant to influence campaigns, not all of its followers on Twitter are meaningfully involved in such campaigns. Therefore we applied metrics to the set to find the most relevant users. The resulting dashboard monitors the output of:\nusers who tweet content that followers of @de_sputnik engage with, users who actively engage with that content, and users who artificially amplify content within the network.\nThe analysis was performed in July 2017 and reflects activity from that period. The same analysis carried out at a different time would produce similar but distinct results.\nWe analyzed the followers of @de_sputnik in three ways, identifying:\nThe 500 most influential accounts: These are accounts that receive the highest number of interactions (retweets, replies) from people who follow @de_sputnik The 500 accounts most responsive to influence: These are accounts that most actively engage with the content promoted by the influential accounts (by sending retweets and replies). The 500 top accounts scored by in-groupness: These are accounts that most-often direct interactions to other followers of @de_sputnik, relative to interactions sent to non-followers.\nThe metrics we used are fully detailed below. The three sets overlapped somewhat, for a total of 1,307 accounts, of which 104 (8 percent) had been suspended since the network was collected in July 2017. We weeded this set for maximum relevance, including removing accounts that indicated German was not the user’s first language. We sorted the remainder by follower count and included the 500 accounts with the lowest number of followers, in order to focus the analysis on less obvious participants.\nWe then returned to the analysis of the follower set to identify likely bot and troll accounts that exist primarily to artificially amplify other accounts. To do this, we identified accounts with:\nFewer than 5,000 followers More than 100 tweets per day With at least 25 percent of their last 200 tweets being retweets\nWe then sorted this set by in-groupness and included the accounts that were not already included in one of the previous sets for a final total of 600 accounts.\nThe resulting dataset is a representative sample of accounts that generally share the same orientation as the seed account, @de_sputnik, including accounts that are measurably influenced by the seed account, other accounts that are effective at influencing the followers of the seed account, and accounts that amplify members of the first two sets.\nBecause we chose to highlight some bot activity, some commercial spam may creep into the dataset. We have attempted to remove these accounts when possible, primarily by identifying accounts that send repetitive and duplicative content, but also through a limited manual review.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9710139632225037}
+{"content": "這兩個蘋果看起來一樣的吸引，但當中的營養含量會一樣嗎?\n原來同一品種的蔬果之間，營養也有差別的！那大家如何可理解，甚至比較蔬果的質素？過去一年我們密密研究，鎖定了抗氧化物及葉綠素為量度目標，開始研發「蔬果營養掃」這儀器～ 想知更多「蔬果營養掃」的進展？快點 follow 我們啦～ https://www.facebook.com/VFnutrientscanner\nThese two apples look equally great, but have you ever wonder if they are equally nutritious?\nNutrient density of the same species of vegetables and fruits are not always the same! How can we know or compare the quality of vegetables and fruits then? Over the past year, we have gone through a series of research and development, and decided to focus on comparing anti-oxidants and chlorophyll levels as indicators of produce quality for our device, VF nutrient scanner. Follow us to stay tuned! https://www.facebook.com/VFnutrientscanner\n＃蔬果營養掃\n＃vfnutrientscanner ＃Nutrientdensity ＃菇菌圓", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9198064208030701}
+{"content": "Key Points\nChromatin accessibility patterns at key heptad regulatory elements can predict cell identity in healthy progenitors and leukemic cells.\nA sub-circuit comprised of\nGATA2, TAL1, and ERGregulates the stem cell to erythroid transition in both healthy and leukemic cells.\nChanges in gene regulation and expression govern orderly transitions from hematopoietic stem cells to terminally differentiated blood cell types. These transitions are disrupted during leukemic transformation but knowledge of the gene regulatory changes underpinning this process is elusive. We hypothesised that identifying core gene regulatory networks in healthy hematopoietic and leukemic cells could provide insights into network alterations that perturb cell state transitions. A heptad of transcription factors (LYL1, TAL1, LMO2, FLI1, ERG, GATA2, RUNX1) bind key hematopoietic genes in human CD34+ haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) and have prognostic significance in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These factors also form a densely interconnected circuit by binding combinatorially at their own, and each other's, regulatory elements. However, their mutual regulation during normal haematopoiesis and in AML cells, and how perturbation of their expression levels influences cell fate decisions remains unclear. Here, we integrated bulk and single cell data and found that the fully connected heptad circuit identified in healthy HSPCs persists with only minor alterations in AML, and that chromatin accessibility at key heptad regulatory elements was predictive of cell identity in both healthy progenitors and in leukemic cells. The heptad factors GATA2, TAL1 and ERG formed an integrated sub-circuit that regulates stem cell to erythroid transition in both healthy and leukemic cells. Components of this triad could be manipulated to facilitate erythroid transition providing a proof of concept that such regulatory circuits could be harnessed to promote specific cell type transitions and overcome dysregulated haematopoiesis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7726379036903381}
+{"content": "“Of course I have doubts. Without doubts, I wouldn’t need faith,” I replied to a dear colleague, Shane, who asked me if I ever have doubts.\nI could see in his eyes he was carrying doubts during a difficult time of grief. He had just lost his wife to breast cancer.\n“My doubts allow me to ask questions,” I continued. “Those questions lead to answers. They in turn strengthen my faith.”\nShane nodded while taking a bite out of his ham and cheese toasted sandwich at the local Strathpine Coffee Club Café in Australia.\nI met Shane in 1995, over a decade before this discussion, while implementing accounting-based software solution where he worked. Shane had a knack for computers, and hence we shared similar interests and formed a friendship. Since then, we have worked together on many projects, mixing our abilities to provide successful, client-focussed information technology solutions. I knew he had Christian foundations, but he struggled at times and bordered on agnosticism.\nI continued the conversation. “When I feel bad about carrying doubt, I think back to Peter, who walked side by side with Jesus and saw him do miracles.”\nAfter swallowing his mouthful of food, Shane asked, “How does that help?”\n“When Peter’s faith was challenged before Jesus’s crucifixion, he carried enough doubt to deny he even knew Jesus. Not once, but three times. Only after Peter saw Jesus return from the dead was Peter’s faith strong as a rock. Firm enough to support the foundations for the Church of Christianity.”\n“Oh,” Shane replied, with a glint in his eye.\n“At the time, Jesus said, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’ Day in and day out, I feel truly blessed, to be able to believe in Christ, and have him in my life, just as he said.”\n“But doesn’t your doubt show a lack of belief?”\nShaking my head, I replied, “Not at all. It shows how gracious our God is, to give us free will, the freedom of choice to love him for who he is, not what he is. If God wanted to, he could appear to everyone like he did the apostles. They in turn would believe, but they would have lost their freedom to choose to love God for who he is from their own free will.”\nShane continued to eat his sandwich, pondering my words. I finished a couple of fries then offered another example. “When you see a rich and wealthy older gentleman and his beautiful young wife, who met him after he made his fortune, do you believe she married him for his wealth and lifestyle he could offer, or for who he is?”\n“Hmmm…” Shane declined to comment.\n“If God shows us his power before we come to love him, he could change why we love him. I love God for the life he has given me, and the grace God has shown me through the Bible. Whenever I doubt, I smile, and thank God he gave me the freedom to choose to love him.”\nAfter a moment, Shane smiled. A tear ran down the side of his face as he said a prayer thanking God for allowing him to choose to love him. At the same time, he mourned the death of his wife who lost her battle with breast cancer.\nSource: Crosswalk | Steve Goodwin, Faith Driven Business", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6409361958503723}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe literature on leadership in higher education is focused mainly on senior academic leaders with managerial roles. It largely excludes informal and distributed forms of intellectual leadership offered by full professors among others. This article explores the concept of intellectual leadership using academic obituaries. A total of 63 obituaries were collected from Times Higher Education published between 2008 and 2010. These identify the importance of personal characteristics and academic achievements in the formation of reputation. Four elements of intellectual leadership are suggested, linked to academic obituaries: a passion for transformation, possessing a balance of personal virtues, a commitment to service, and overcoming adversity. Despite the limitations of obituaries, it is argued that they provide a valuable and under-utilised ‘last judgement’ on intellectual leadership. Copyright © 2012 Society for Research into Higher Education.\nCitationMacfarlane, B., & Chan, R. Y. (2014). The last judgement: Exploring intellectual leadership in higher education through academic obituaries. Studies in Higher Education, 39(2), 294-306. doi: 10.1080/03075079.2012.684679 Keywords Intellectual leadership Transformative leadership Obituaries Virtues Professors", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8988405466079712}
+{"content": "Value-Based Outcomes Measures for Cancer Need Improvement Creating meaningful measurements for cancer care has been difficult.\nUnder President Barack Obama, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) worked towards transforming Medicare from a fee-for-service to an outcomes-based payment model. Outcomes-based reimbursement can provide physicians with incentives to focus on improving patient health, rather than prescribing tests, services, or drugs.\nThe Department of Health and Human Services intends to reduce fee-for-service payments 50% by 2018 through the increased use of alternative payment models, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs) and bundled payments. Specifically, CMS aimed their efforts at cancer care, since it accounts for a large portion of spending, but is not linked to survival outcomes, according to a viewpoint article published by\nJAMA Oncology.\nSince alternative payment models are becoming more common among providers, challenges persist regarding outcomes measurements.\nTo determine meaningful outcomes, there must be a thoroughly tested approach for providers and healthcare systems to use, according to the article. Currently, there are numerous process measures, but few outcomes measures.\nThe study authors suggest that creating the optimal quality measurement is reliant on whether the patient values the outcome more than the way it was achieved, and that the measures contribute to outcomes and leave out staffing patterns, communication, infrastructure, and transitions of care.\nMeasuring meaningful patient outcomes have proven difficult, especially when it comes to cancer outcomes. A 1999 report outlined 10 recommendations to improve the quality of care, but these remained unused in 2014, according to the article. An analysis revealed that the only measures that were adopted typically dealt with end-of-life care.\nTo update the analysis, the authors compared quality measures for colorectal, breast, prostate, and lung cancers that were endorsed by numerous organizations, and tracked by major alternative payment models.\nThe investigators found that a majority of the measures included were process measures, and no alternative payment models planned to track outcomes measures.\nHowever, the authors were not surprised by the results due to the varying nature of cancer. A specific outcomes measure can only be applied to a specific group of patients within a disease state.\nAdditionally, cancer care is complex, and the disease does not follow typical disease progression. Patients who are seeking palliative care for treatment-resistant disease would require alternative quality measures.\nCreating expansive outcome measures is not impossible, but has been difficult. The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement created cancer disease-specific standard outcome measures that place an emphasis on PROs, which was used to determine pain and nausea in alternative measures.\nIn the Oncology Care Model measurements, there are 13 components of the plan, which include goals, out-of-pocket costs, physician responsibilities, quality-of-life, and surveillance plans, according to the article.\nWhile a care plan is not technically a measurement, it presents an opportunity for patient engagement, which adds value to the treatment. Adoption of the care plan in these measures allows for more rapid testing of outcomes measures in the future.\nNow, an accelerated path towards validating cancer outcomes measures is needed. Measures for the most prevalent cancers in the United States, such as lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal, should be moved into testing.\nThrough the 2015 passage of MACRA, CMS is able to adopt experimental measures, which could lead to increased endorsement of certain measures. For value-based reimbursement to be successful, meaningful measurement of outcomes are necessary, and stakeholders should work together to create and test these measures, the article concluded.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9322550892829895}
+{"content": "Forests, Food Systems, and Livelihoods: Trends, Forecasts, and Solutions to Reframe Approaches to Protecting Forests8.22 MB\nThis report, produced by the Tropical Forest Alliance, tracks the relationship between the rising demand for food and agricultural products and deforestation and paints a picture of increasing demands on tropical forest landscapes. It explores how commodity-driven deforestation occurs under conditions of competing pressures from food security, rural development, global trade and environmental protection.\nPreserving tropical forests is possible, and it can happen if stakeholders working to tackle the issue deploy systemic solutions that take into account these competing pressures of growing agricultural demand, sustaining livelihoods and ensuring economic development.\nReport by the World Economic Forum", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7595257759094238}
+{"content": "Family relationships are tricky. Sin affects everything including our families. And that certainly applies to our extended family. Grandparents can be a blessing, require some tricky navigation, or be a constant challenge.\nBut more often what I worry about is how our cultural child-centeredness influences how families view grandparents. The very nature of sin causes all of us to curve in on ourselves. As a result, I wonder if God’s call to honor those who are older, especially grandparents, has fallen on hard times. Are we asking grandparents to honor the grandchildren rather than the other way around?\nFunctionally, who is honoring whom more?\nMaybe this lack of notice is not even dishonor. It is, to coin a new word – unhonor. It never even crosses the child’s mind to honor their grandparents.\nThree Principles to Honor Grandparents To combat this child-centeredness I offer these three suggestions. How you implement them will depend on the current age of your children, the nature of your relationship with the grandparents, and how close you live. 1. Teach your children to honor the aged. God takes one-tenth of his law to command honor of parents (Exodus 20:12). It is the only command with a promise, Paul reminds us. Even more so, by extension, we are to honor grandparents. It is good to train our children to honor us and to honor their grandparents.\nWhen I was in school, as a sign of respect and honor, we were expected to rise when the teacher walked in. If another teacher interrupted the class we rose when he or she came in as well. This now-quaint tradition in a secular school showed honor to those in authority over us. It was a specific application of Leviticus 19:32, “Stand in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere the Lord your God.” This verse clearly shows that honoring the aged and honoring the Lord are tied together.\nAll sorts of applications fall out from this principle.\nWhen our children are small, they should warmly greet their arriving grandparents. When older they should put down their electronic device and actually talk with their grandparents. We can give them questions to ask their grandparents. See the Donut Date Journal 2 for suggestions. When still older they might even ask advice about issues they are facing.\nThere are many, many ways honor can and should flow from child to grandparent.\n2. Teach your children to take the initiative in reaching out. Many grandparents will not want to impose on their grandchild’s life. As a result they are waiting for the child to invite them in. Let’s encourage our children to take the initiative to ask their grandparents into their lives. This might include an invitation to sporting events or plays. It might just be texting them every now and then. Or it could involve asking them to talk with their distant grandparent on the phone. 3. Accept your role as catalyst and honor as a goal.As the parent you have a key role in encouraging this relationship. Yet with the busyness of life and the self-centeredness of sin, this area will need constant attention. Even as I was writing this email, I texted a reminder to my adult children to reach out to their grandparents. They do an excellent job in this area but we all need reminders. Know that teaching them to appropriately honor their grandparents will give them a deeper perspective on life. It will be one more step toward thankfulness and out of self-focus.\nRelationships with\nA Few Questions for Application: Had you thought that it pleases the Lord to train your children to honor you and the grandparents? What challenges do you have in honoring the grandparents? If you are a grandparent, do you see this as an issue? What are you doing as a parent to encourage honor of grandparents?\nI would love to hear from you with answers to any of these!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6407282948493958}
+{"content": "Although France is beginning to see a reduction in pollution on its soil, a significant recovery ahead of the holidays is of great concern to physicians.\nOn Friday, December 18, France reached 60,000 deaths\nCOVID-19. In recent days, the epidemic seems to be resuming the process of worrying health officials. Sad news, the end of the year holidays. Significant increase in COVID-19 positive cases\nAn increase in cases can be observed based on the screenings conducted each week.\nThus, approximately 80,000 PCR tests were performed, i.e. 10% more than the previous week.\nIn contrast, the number of hospitalized and intensive care patients continues to decline. After the end of the year celebrations, health officials are concerned that a new wave of more infected patients is coming.\nDespite restrictions such as curfews to curb pollution in the future, doctors are vague.\nFrance has not recovered much from the second wave during Christmas, which is celebrated with family members, despite the government recommending a meeting:\nIn small groups (maximum 6 adults); Mask.\nTherefore, health officials fear that these family reunions could lead to an asteroid increase in new contaminants in France.\nAdvances in the vaccine\nThe High Authority for Health (HAS) does not oppose vaccinating people who are already infected with the virus. There are no indications that they will benefit from it.\nIn contrast, no adverse effects have been observed in individuals already infected with COVID-19.\nThe vaccine campaign focuses primarily on the elderly:\nDepends on EHPAD; Residents in collective institutions.\nThis first stage of vaccination is not relevant to individuals undergoing care or rehabilitation.\nFinally, those with disabilities who live or work in specific organizations are not preferred, unless they have co-morbidities or adults, which makes them more Susceptible to virus.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9885095357894897}
+{"content": "The sustainable development goals (SDGs) aim to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Understanding the current state of the HIV epidemic and its change over time is essential to this effort. This study assesses the current sex-specific HIV burden in 204 countries and territories and measures progress in the control of the epidemic.\nAzizbek Boltaev -Department of Mental Health, Human Research and Development Centre, Bukhara, Uzbekistan Babak Moazen Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Addiction research and University of Heidelberg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6416597366333008}
+{"content": "Abstract\nMice expressing reduced levels of ERCC1-XPF (Ercc1\n−/Δ mice) demonstrate premature onset of age-related changes due to decreased repair of DNA damage. Muscle-derived stem/progenitor cells (MDSPCs) isolated from Ercc1 −/Δ mice have an impaired capacity for cell differentiation. The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a critical regulator of cell growth in response to nutrient, hormone, and oxygen levels. Inhibition of the mTOR pathway extends the lifespan of several species. Here, we examined the role of mTOR in regulating the MDSPC dysfunction that occurs with accelerated aging. We show that mTOR signaling pathways are activated in Ercc1 −/Δ MDSPCs compared with wild-type (WT) MDSPCs. Additionally, inhibiting mTOR with rapamycin promoted autophagy and improved the myogenic differentiation capacity of the Ercc1 −/Δ MDSPCs. The percent of apoptotic and senescent cells in Ercc1 −/Δ MDSPC cultures was decreased upon mTOR inhibition. These results establish that mTOR signaling contributes to stem cell dysfunction and cell fate decisions in response to endogenous DNA damage. Therefore, mTOR represents a potential therapeutic target for improving defective, aged stem cells. Keywords ERCC1-XPF aging biology mTOR muscle progeria senescence stem cells ASJC Scopus subject areas Orthopedics and Sports Medicine", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6179209351539612}
+{"content": "Yes, because Arbeitslosengeld II and social provisions are designed as demand-oriented and need-dependent social benefits, which are paid only if life support can not be secured in any other way. Therefore, the individual’s own income and that of the partner are taken into account when determining the needs. However, different amounts of income are released from the credit to the Arbeitslosengeld II. This ensures that those who earn income from employment have more financial resources available than persons who cover their livelihood solely through Arbeitslosengeld II.\nSection § 9 Absatz 2 SGB II", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6890060901641846}
+{"content": "Following efforts during this past legislative session to reform the Idaho’s criminal justice system via the Justice Reinvestment Act, it looks as though the federal government may be looking to implement its own reforms at the federal level.\nThe Smarter Sentencing Act bill sponsored by Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, and Rep. Robert C. \"Bobby\" Scott, D-Va., members of the House Judiciary Committee, “would allow courts to make individualized assessments in nonviolent drug cases, ensuring that limited resources are focused on the most serious offenders, while maintaining public safety.”\nAccording to the release issued by Labrador’s office, the Smarter Sentencing Act would:\nIncrease individualized review for certain drug sentences\n- It would lower certain drug mandatory sentences, allowing judges to determine, based on individual circumstances, when the harshest penalties should apply while not repealing any mandatory minimum sentences or lowering the maximum sentences for these offenses.\nPromote sentencing consistent with the bipartisan Fair Sentencing Act\n- It would allow certain inmates sentenced under the pre-Fair Sentencing Act sentencing regime to petition for sentence reductions consistent with the Fair Sentencing Act and current law, while not automatically reducing a single sentence.\nExpand the existing federal “safety valve”\n- The legislative “safety valve” has been effective in allowing federal judges to appropriately sentence certain nonviolent drug offenders below existing mandatory minimums. Today’s bill would modestly broaden criteria for eligibility.\nThis is an important development. As Idaho’s lawmakers learned when IFF brought in Mark Levin of the Center for Effective Justice at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, criminal justice reform need not be a partisan issue. It can serve multiple interests simultaneously, including being fiscally responsible, protecting public safety, prioritizing the allocation of resources and protecting defendants’ natural and constitutional rights.\nWhile I am sure that the federal proposal will undergo significant revisions just as Idaho’s Justice Reinvestment Act did, it is still encouraging to see continued bipartisan support at both the state and federal levels.\nI hope that this momentum will continue heading into the 2015 legislative session, and the Legislature will continue to look for ways to minimize the burdens of the criminal justice system without sacrificing public safety.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9310933947563171}
+{"content": "Vaccine mandates are as American as George Washington\nThe first vaccine mandate was initiated by George Washington to inoculate the troops fighting in the American Revolution against smallpox. As a young man, Washington had suffered from smallpox and had the scars to prove it.\nHis mandate during the Revolutionary War was followed by additional mandates for the military, including vaccines against smallpox during the Spanish-American War; typhoid in World War I; then influenza, tetanus, cholera, diphtheria, plague and yellow fever during World War II.\nBy 2006, the military mandates 13 different vaccines. But the general public have also had mandates. Massachusetts enacted a vaccine mandate in 1903 that was upheld by the Supreme Court in 1905.\nFrom thereon, the states have been empowered to issue mandates. All 50 states have some form of vaccine mandates for students attending public schools, motivated by the vaccine capacity to eliminate smallpox and polio.\nCurrently, Florida requires four doses of Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP); four doses of polio (IPV); two doses of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR); two doses of chickenpox, Hepatitis B and pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13); and haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).\nThe 1905 Supreme Court decision stated that “in every well-ordered society charged with the duty of conserving the safety of its members the rights of the individual in respect of his liberty may at times, under the pressure of great dangers, be subjected to such restraint,” and acknowledged that vaccine mandates were a reasonable requirement for the safety of the public.\nVery few of us would like to see the return of smallpox, polio, diphtheria and other deadly diseases, which were eliminated or considerably reduced due to vaccines. The discussion about whether vaccine mandates violate individual liberties must include an acknowledgement and consideration of those liberties within the context of public health and safety.\nKaren Kilgore lives in Gainesville. Join the conversation\nSend a letter to the editor (up to 200 words) to letters@gainesville.com. Letters must include the writer's full name and city of residence. Additional guidelines for submitting letters and longer guest columns can be found at bit.ly/sunopinionguidelines.\nJournalism matters. Your support matters.\nGet a digital subscription to the Gainesville Sun. Includes must-see content on Gainesville.com and Gatorsports.com, breaking news and updates on all your devices, and access to the Gainesville.com ePaper. Visit www.gainesville.com/subscribenow to sign up.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6139755249023438}
+{"content": "By applying our expertise in climate science, business, infrastructure, and planning, we can help you identify solutions to address your climate change risks and opportunities. We develop a range of “hard” and “soft” measures, including engineering and design solutions, policy recommendations, improvements to processes and standards, and resilient investment strategies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9969874024391174}
+{"content": "Importance of Facial Aesthetic Firms\nThere are varied reasons why people prefer cotton cottage firms. This depends on their needs as well as their ability to access and afford amenities offered by these firms. When choosing Facial aesthetic firms, each has varied issues that they consider. You are encouraged to choose the right Facial aesthetic firms whenever you are in need. This will aid you to address the right challenges at the right time. Facial aesthetic firms will offer you the right support on all occasions. These firms are known to aid individuals to address all their needs in time. They are the best remedies for most issues hence the reason why people prefer them. Embrace Facial aesthetic firms today and lead a better life. They are a sure bet for all and you are advised to seek their help whenever you are in need. Inquire from friends and relatives to make an informed decision about Facial aesthetic firms. They will aid you to choose the best. There are diverse benefits associated with Facial aesthetic firms. You are advised to go for them since through them you have surety of enjoying these benefits. Make the best decision today by choosing Facial aesthetic firms. These firms are vital and you should always engage them. This article will highlight the importance of Facial aesthetic firms.\nFacial aesthetic firms are reliable. These firms can be accessed with fewer struggles. They are located at unique and strategic locations. You can always access them whenever there is a need. They are diverse and through them, varied issues are addressed appropriately. These firms do not discriminate. They are all-embracing and through them, progression is promoted. Whenever you require reliable amenities, you are encouraged to seek help from these firms. They are known by all and this makes them highly accessible. Choose Facial aesthetic firms for a chance to enjoy reliable amenities.\nFacial aesthetic firms are highly economical. They are diverse and flexible in unique ways. Spending your resources will never be in vain once you embrace these firms. They are the solution to the ever-rising demand for affordable amenities. Make the right decision and utilize your resources today by choosing Facial aesthetic firms. This is a great opportunity that you should never waste. With Facial aesthetic firms, you are cushioned from extreme expenditures. These firms are mindful and they will always offer you reasonable charges. Go for these firms today and spend minimal expenses. Plan and make room for Facial aesthetic firms whenever you need economical amenities.\nQuality is another reason why you should choose these firms. They are known to offer their best always. Through Facial aesthetic firms, eminence amenities are guaranteed. Going for these firms is the only solution for you. Choose and embrace Facial aesthetic firms today and access quality amenities on all occasions. They are the best and are always prepared to offer you the best. Facial aesthetic firms have the best experts to guide you. Professional help empowers and makes your access the best always. Do not hesitate, always go for Facial aesthetic firms and make your life better. They are the right firms to engage for quality amenities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5370670557022095}
+{"content": "SmartStream Technologies has unveiled a new capability, based on its Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) Process Automation platform, that will help fund managers planning to link to Swift’s Swiftnet Funds Business system exploit the new ISO 20022 messaging standard. The packaged system essentially insulates fund managers’ back-office systems from the complexities of the new standard.\nA-Team Insight Blogs SmartStream Targets Funds with ISO 20022 Support Related content WEBINAR\nRising volumes and increasing complexity of corporate actions are challenging market participants’ efforts to reconcile data, automate corporate actions processing, and contain costs. The culprits causing these challenges include legacy systems, missing skills, manual processes, data quality issues, and a lack of standardisation. Added to these is the increasing complexity of corporate actions such as...\nBLOG\nThe Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is extending use cases of the LEI beyond regulatory reporting to solutions initially including digital certificates. The first commercial demonstration of LEIs embedded within digital certificates has been made by the China Financial Certification Authority (CFCA), which has also signed up as a validation agent within the global...\nEVENT\nThis summit will explore challenges around assembling and evaluating ESG data for reporting and the impact of regulatory measures and industry collaboration on transparency and standardisation efforts. Expert speakers will address how the evolving market infrastructure is developing and the role of new technologies and alternative data in improving insight and filling data gaps.\nGUIDE\nA-Team Group’s ESG Handbook 2021 is a ‘must read’ for all capital markets participants, data vendors and solutions providers involved in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing and product development. It includes extensive coverage of all elements of ESG, from an initial definition and why ESG is important, to existing and emerging regulations, data challenges...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5715627670288086}
+{"content": "Abstract\nNitrogen-doped titanium oxide inverse opal structure was synthesized to combine both chemical and physical modifications on n-TiO\n2 by the polystyrene sphere self-assembly followed by a sol-gel process. Enhanced visible-light absorption and subsequently enhanced photodegradation efficiency were observed in this unique structure, which can be attributed to both nitrogen-doping effect and inverse opal structure effect. Our work suggests that the coupling of photonic band gap structure with photocatalytic materials is a promising approach to achieve maximum enhancement for various photocatalytic materials, especially for environmental applications and solar cell devices. ASJC Scopus subject areas Ceramics and Composites Materials Chemistry", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9888253808021545}
+{"content": "The Impact of Covid-19 on Productivity\n27 Pages Posted: 21 Dec 2020 Last revised: 12 Sep 2021\nDate Written: December 2020\nAbstract\nProductivity is a key determinant of the sustainability of the public finances. While the initial impact of Covid-19 on labor productivity growth shows a surprisingly positive impact, the impact on total factor productivity (TFP) is less clear. We evaluate this with new survey data on labor and capital inputs, outputs and prices from a UK firm panel survey. We find that Covid-19 reduced private sector TFP by up to 4% during the pandemic, with a projected 1% reduction over the medium term. These numbers comprise a large reduction in ‘within-firm’ productivity as intermediate costs increased due to measures like protective equipment, screens, hand sanitizer and lower capacity utilization. This was partly offset, however, by a positive ‘between-firm’ effects as less productive sectors, and less productive firms within them, contracted. This highlights how the Covid-19 shock has had large, but offsetting, within and between firm impacts on aggregate TFP.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5239506363868713}
+{"content": "Naturally occurring tetramic acid products: isolation, structure elucidation and biological activity Abstract\nNatural products containing the tetramic acid core scaffold have been isolated from an assortment of terrestrial and marine species and often display wide ranging and potent biological activities including antibacterial, antiviral and antitumoral activities. Owing to their intriguing structure and biological activity, tetramic acid-containing agents, both natural and synthetic, are attracting increasingly significant attention from biologists and chemists. Indeed, this increasing enthusiasm has led to significant advances. The goal of this review is to present not only these advances but also the broader context that frames them and provides a complete view of the naturally occurring tetramic acids inclusive of studies aimed at isolation, structure elucidation, and evaluation of biological activities. Consistent with advances over the past decade this review covers the period spanning 2002 to 2013.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998098611831665}
+{"content": "Author: Robert L. Leahy Subject: managing emotions;emotional schema therapy;Robert Leahy;cognitive behavioral therapy;CBT;emotional freedom;negative emotions;emotion regulation;anxiety;depression;anger;over feeling;powerful emotions;acceptance;validation;self-undermining;catastrophizing;hidden emotions;out-of-control emotions;emotional control;values-based living;emotional intelligence;eq;bpd;borderline personality disorder 9781684034826 Find lasting freedom from difficult emotions with skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotional schema therapy.\nIf you struggle with difficult emotions, you should know that you aren't alone. Many people feel sad, worried, or stressed out—whether as a result of depression, anxiety, or simply dealing with the common struggles of daily life. Emotions are a natural and healthy part of being human. It's how we cope with these difficult emotions that reveal our true capacity for happiness, love, and joy.\nDon't Believe Everything You Feel offers a groundbreaking approach blending CBT and emotional schema therapy to help you explore your own deeply held personal beliefs about emotions, determine if these beliefs are helpful or harmful, and find the motivation to adopt alternative, healthier coping strategies. Each chapter contains exercises such as self-assessment, expressive writing, or guided questioning to help you manage your...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9899733066558838}
+{"content": "Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) till 2025-26 with a focus on sustainability of Open Defecation Free outcomes. A financial outlay of one lakh 41 thousand 600 crore rupees has been finalized for Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0. This includes a central share of 36 thousand 465 crore rupees for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 which is over 2.5 times the financial outlay of around 62 thousand crore rupees in the last phase of the Mission.\nOver the next five years, the focus of the mission will be on sustaining the sanitation and solid waste management outcomes achieved. This will accelerate the momentum generated, to achieve a Garbage Free Urban India. The Mission will focus on ensuring complete access to sanitation facilities to serve additional populations migrating from rural to urban areas in search of employment and better opportunities over the next five years. This will be done through the construction of over three lakh 50 thousand individual, community and public toilets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9081258773803711}
+{"content": "This project aims to document the impact of trade between member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union on their economic development, the economic situation of women, and the dynamics of relationships between men and women within the household.\nDemocratic transformations in the Arab world have reignited debate around the need for more inclusive political systems where the rights of different ethnic and religious groups are a priority in the transition period.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8846603631973267}
+{"content": "The need for fundamental reform related to contested custody cases has been well documented, and Bill C-560, a private member’s bill proposed by Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott, represents a reasonable, balanced approach to fixing the broken system, Toronto family lawyer Brian Ludmer writes in a Law Times commentary.\nThe bill, which Ludmer helped draft, calls for changes to the Divorce Act, with the primary proposal being a rebuttable presumption that equal shared parenting would support the best interests of the children unless a party can establish that another parenting plan would substantially enhance those interests, the article says.\nWhile the act currently calls for a consideration of maximum contact with both parents, reported decisions show the great majority are still following a primary and secondary parent model, writes Ludmer, of LudmerLaw.\n“Social science research overwhelmingly supports the more current understanding that children need, benefit from, and want two primary parent relationships after separation rather than one parent and someone they go to visit,” he writes. “Among the leading experts globally is Prof. Ed Kruk of the University of British Columbia. He recently published a book with a synthesis of the rationale for equal shared parenting and a listing of the leading global peer-reviewed research.”\nLudmer writes: “Bill C-560 recognizes that the current effort to specify with precision a specific time-share between a primary and secondary parent isn’t logically or empirically justified. Custody litigation seeking to marginalize one parent has no discernible benefit when measured against the financial and emotional cost and the impact on the children of litigation.”\nPublic opinion polls have consistently shown up to 80-per-cent support for equal shared parenting across all demographics, regions, and political affiliations, says Ludmer, who has also prepared a myths and facts guideline related to Bill C-560.\nParliament is set to debate Bill C-560 today, to be followed by a second reading vote later this month.\nAdvocatePlus The Fund Library publishes Samantha Prasad’s “Year-end tax tips” IIROC mandatory cybersecurity breach reporting Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario awards $120,000 award for discrimination in hiring process Join Littler LLP for its 2019 Canada Conference", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.709233283996582}
+{"content": "Climate change is bringing extreme temperatures and catastrophic droughts to East Africa, where millions of livestock farmers rely on vast rangelands for the survival of their herds and families. This pilot project will engage migrant herders to collect on-the-spot data about the vegetation and water conditions they find. The citizen scientists’ breaking information—submitted by mobile phone—will supplement satellite imagery as the basis for an innovative data platform to track the vulnerable region’s changes across time. Timely, accurate data will inform local and global decision makers and boost international aid efforts to help pastoralists adapt to climate risks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9880688190460205}
+{"content": "To inform guidance development by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) and decision making by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), HIQA is undertaking an ongoing rapid review of guidance for residential care facilities in the context of COVID-19. The review summarises recommendations that have been issued internationally to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect healthcare workers and residents.\nThis version includes new guidance from the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ireland, New South Wales, and Northern Ireland.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9989194869995117}
+{"content": "The electric motor market study by Future Market Insights (FMI) offers compelling insights into factors enabling growth across key segments including type and application. It underscores acquisitions and collaborations as key strategy adopted by market players to gain a competitive edge in the market.\nFuture Market Insights, Dubai: As per Future Market Insights, the global market for electric motor is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 4.8% between 2021 and 2031, surpassing a valuation of US$ 109.4 Bn in 2021.\nIncreasing demand for electric motors in automotive, industrial and agricultural sectors is stimulating growth of the electric motors market. Besides this, owing to their various advantages such as low cost of purchase and maintenance and long operating life will create positive opportunities for growth for the market.\nFocus on introducing pollution free electric vehicles is spurring sales prospects. Apart from this, surge in the demand of efficient electric motors is pushing sales in the aviation sector.\nNow-a-days, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on research and development activities to produce novel and efficient electric motors in order to address the changing preferences of consumers. This in turn will present a positive demand outlook. FMI has also estimated that efficiency of synchronous electric motor is over 80% more in comparison to an induction electric motor.\nSome of the leading market players are focusing on diversifying their portfolios by entering into strategic collaborations with technology providers. For instance, in 2020, Gleey Automobile’s new all-electric SUV Geometry C adopted Nidec’s E-Axel Traction Motor System.\nRequest a report sample to gain comprehensive insights at https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-2404\nSimilarly, in 2019, Bosch announced the acquisition of EM-Motive, a European manufacturer of electric motors. This acquisition aligns with the growth strategy of Bosch focused at achieving dominant market position for electromobility.\nAccording to the study, the U.S., Europe and China will emerge as lucrative markets for electric motors owing to maximum electricity consumption across the globe.\n“Leading players operating in the market are focusing on strengthening their global footprint. To achieve this they are emphasizing on strategic collaborations and acquisitions. Besides this, product launches will remain a sought-after strategy” said a Future Market analyst.\nKey Takeaways from Electric Motor Market Survey\nKey Drivers\nFor any Queries Linked with the Report, Ask an [email protected] https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/ask-question/rep-gb-2404\nCompetitive Landscape\nElectric motors manufacturers are focusing on new products launches to keep pace with the evolving needs of consumers. Also, they are undertaking acquisitions and collaborations to solidify their position in the market.\nFor instance, in 2019, Siemens announced the launch of its new variants, Sirius 3RW55 Failsafe and Sirius 3RW50 in order to enhance its soft starters portfolio for motors.\nIn 2020, Seimens Ltd., announced the acquisition of New Delhi based C&S Electric Limited. This acquisitions aims at addressing growing demand for low-voltage power distribution in India.\nSome of the leading players operating in the electric motor market profiled by Future Market Insights are:\nMore Valuable Insights on Market\nFMI, in its new report, offers an unbiased analysis of the global electric motor market, analyzing forecast statistics through 2021 and beyond. The survey reveals growth projections on electric motor market with detailed segmentation:\nProduct Type\nPower Output\nApplication\nEnd User\nRegion\nContact Sales for Further Assistance in Purchasing this [email protected] https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/checkout/2404\nKey Questions Covered in the Electric Motor Market Report\nMedia ContactCompany Name: Future Market Insights Contact Person: Ankush NikamEmail: Send EmailPhone: +442076928790Address:3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street City: LondonCountry: United KingdomWebsite: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/electric-motor-market", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8175803422927856}
+{"content": "Perspectives\nWell-Being in the Workplace\nWhat is the state of your workforce’s well-being? The impacts of COVID including increased remote work, front-line work, job security and/or increased demands are having a significant impact on employee populations. In particular women, and, individuals with families, or pre-existing conditions. Well-being is a key factor for engagement, performance, retention, productivity, and absenteeism.\nEMERGING SUCCESS FACTORS TO CONSIDER LISTENING Putting DEI&B front and centre within your VOE (voice of employee), VOC (voice of client/customer/candidate) ecosystems resulting in benchmarks, insights, perspectives, and trend analysis. THE MANIFESTO Having a manifesto that sets context, clearly articulates the ambition, strategic pillars, from>to, journey map, point of view, commitments, and accountability for DEI&B. LEADERSHIP It starts at the top – commitment, composition, communication, and championing. PURPOSE, VALUES, EVP, COLLECTIVE AMBITION Directly embedding DEI&B into the fabric of every aspect of your talent + culture narrative. STORYTELLING Bringing real stories to life is essential to creating emotional connections with DEI&B. Looking beyond video & podcast… to storytelling as a leadership skill + ritual. TOTAL REWARDS INTEGRATION Enhanced programs to address the increase in issues related to mental, physical, and financial well-being along with practical supports like childcare. Pay equity. Incentives & rewards directly linked to DEI&B. TALENT MANAGEMENT Having a clearly articulated strategy for operationalizing DEI&B within the talent management process. Anonymization? Ambitious goals? Bias in tools/process? JOB DESIGN / FUTURE OF WORK Ensuring that job design, skills mapping, remote work, and other such factors are opening doors for DEI&B vs. creating unintended consequences. PARTICIPATION Workforce expectations have shifted with respect to workplace activism, helping set the agenda, and drive results. Increased internal + external engagement is critical. INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE Drawing the direct connection between diverse + inclusive teams with organizational performance + innovation.. Addressing both the ‘why’ – and the ‘how’. WE ARE MASTER STORYTELLERS. LET US HELP.\nWe help design, and produce storytelling solutions that support and drive your strategic imperatives", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.953698992729187}
+{"content": "Taming Sparsely Activated Transformer with Stochastic Experts\nSparsely activated models (SAMs), such as Mixture-of-Experts (MoE), can easily scale to have outrageously large amounts of parameters without significant increase in computational cost. However, SAMs are reported to be parameter inefficient such that larger models do not always lead to better performance... While most on-going research focuses on improving SAMs models by exploring methods of routing inputs to experts, our analysis reveals that such research might not lead to the solution we expect, i.e., the commonly-used routing methods based on gating mechanisms do not work better than randomly routing inputs to experts. In this paper, we propose a new expert-based model, THOR (Transformer witH StOchastic ExpeRts). Unlike classic expert-based models, such as the Switch Transformer, experts in THOR are randomly activated for each input during training and inference. THOR models are trained using a consistency regularized loss, where experts learn not only from training data but also from other experts as teachers, such that all the experts make consistent predictions. We validate the effectiveness of THOR on machine translation tasks. Results show that THOR models are more parameter efficient in that they significantly outperform the Transformer and MoE models across various settings. For example, in multilingual translation, THOR outperforms the Switch Transformer by 2 BLEU scores, and obtains the same BLEU score as that of a state-of-the-art MoE model that is 18 times larger. Our code is publicly available at: https://github.com/microsoft/Stochastic-Mixture-of-Experts. read morePDF Abstract", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9594805240631104}
+{"content": "Water Flow Meter is a device\nHow water flow meter works?\nThis mechanical water flow meter works by measuring the speed of flowing water running through the pipe that causes the turbine or Piston to rotate.\nTypes of water flow meter\nThere are four standard water flow meters mentioned below; mechanical water flow meters, Ultrasonic flow meters, vortex volumetric flow meters, and magnetic flow meters. This article will discuss their working principle, applications, some of their advantages and disadvantages.\n1. Ultrasonic flowmeters\nUltrasonic flow meters are water flow meters that measure the velocity of the liquid flow meters within ultrasound to calculate its volume flow. It uses sound waves to estimate the flow of substances in pipes or pumps.\nHow do ultrasonic flow meters work?\nUltrasonic flow meters work by sending sound waves too high for humans to hear. They then wait for the sound to be reflected, calculating the distance based on the required time.\nTypes of ultrasonic flowmeters\nThe common types of ultrasonic flow meters are; the drip-proof type, open structure type, frequency and shape type, and open structure type.\nAdvantages of ultrasonic flowmeters\ni) They are the favorable choice of materials for chemically aggressive liquids.\nii) There is a linear relationship between flow rate and measured variable. iii) Ultrasonic flow meters require low maintenance costs. iv) Ultrasonic flow meters do not have moving parts hence are not subjected to wear and tear. Disadvantages of ultrasonic flowmeters\ni) Ultrasonic flow meters typically have errors due to deposits.\nii) Doppler meters are only for slight contamination or few gas bubbles. iii) The ultrasonic flow meters typically required a long inlet and outlet section. iv) The sound beam must traverse a representative cross-section; therefore, the flow profile is dependent. v) Ultrasonic flow meters are problematic for liquid and gas measurements. vi) Doppler meters are affected by sound velocity changes due to temperature. vii) Transit time meters required clean liquid; hence they are costly. Application of ultrasonic flow meter\nUltrasonic is commonly applied to measure the velocity of liquids that allows ultrasonic waves to pass, such as water, molten, sulfur, cryogenic liquids, and chemicals.\n2. Vortex volumetric flowmeters\nThe vortex flowmeter is a flow measurement device best suited for flow measurements where the introduction of moving parts presents problems.\nHow the vortex flow meters operate\nVortex flowmeters operate under the shedding principle where a layer of vortexes occurs when a fluid such as water flows past a bluff.\nAdvantages of vortex flowmeters\nThe following are the advantages of vortex volumetric flow meters.\ni) Vortex flow meter is suitable for liquids, gases, and steam.\nii) Vortex volumetric flow meters are easily sterilizing. iii) They are not affected by pressure, temperature, and density changes. iv) Vortex volumetric flow meters have no moving parts. v) There is a personal relationship between the flow rates and measure value. vi) Vortex volumetric flow meters have rugged construction. Disadvantages\nVortex volumetric flow meters have the following disadvantages;\ni) They require an inlet and outlet section.\nii) Vortex volumetric flow meters required. Minimum Reynolds. Applications\nVortex flow meters are ideal for measuring saturated and supersaturated steam in extensive facilities to improve steam production, efficiency, and allocation.\n3. Mechanical water flow meter\nIt works by measuring the speed of water flowing through the pipe that causes a piston or turbine to rotate. The volumetric flow rate of the water is proportional to the rotational speed of the blades. Mechanical flow meters do not work well when the water flow is low.\nThe following are the available features you should consider when selecting an appropriate mechanical water meter for your application:\ni) It should be easy to maintain and require removable mechanisms.\nii) It should have reliable and sensitive metrology and low-pressure loss. iii) The impeller protects by a metallic cover. iv) Meter should be leakproof; hence it seals in the metallic outer body. v) One should be able to repair it without affecting the regular water supply.\nTwo types of Mechanical water flow meters are; volumetric flow meters and mass flow meters.\nAdvantages of mechanical water flow meters\ni) They require lower inline maintenance.\nii) Mechanical volumetric flow meters are relatively inexpensive during initial installation. iii) The mechanical flow Meter is always reliable, and one can rely on it. iv) Mechanical flow meter also provides accurate measurements. Disadvantages\nThe following are the limitations of the Mechanical water flow meter.\ni) It is affected by wear due to soft water; this results in loss of accuracy, which requires frequent replacement.\nii) The mechanical flow Meter has a shorter life service. iii) Mechanical water flow meters have some head loss. iv) Mechanical parts get damages, which require frequent accuracy testing. Application of Mechanical flow meter\nThey use to arrange moving parts, either by passing specific, known volumes of a fluid through a series of gears or chambers or using a spinning turbine or rotor.\n4. Magnetic flowmeters\nIt measures fluid flow by the voltage induced across the liquids by its flow through a magnet.\nApplication of magnetic flowmeters\nMagnetic flowmeters use in liquid treatment plants to measure treated and untreated sewage, process, water, and water chemicals.\nTypes of magnetic flow meter\nThere are three basic types of magnetic flowmeters: insertion, inline, and low flow.\nDisadvantages of magnetic flowmeters\ni) Magnetic flow meters have no additional pressure drop.\nii) Magnetic flow meter is suitable for reliable acid transport. iii) It affects by changes in temperature, density, velocity, concentration, and electrical conductivity. iv) Magnetic flow meter has no obstruction to flow. Advantages of magnetic flowmeters\ni) Magnetic flow meters are generally non-invasive.\nii) They have no moving parts, hence reduced risk of breakdown and frequency of repairs. iii) They have excellent repeatability. Conclusion\nWater flow meters are essential devices in various industrial applications. Multiple types of water flow meters operate in different ways. Your application will determine which type of water flow meter to use for you to obtain accurate results.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7699849605560303}
+{"content": "The International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference 2020 (IPOSC 2020) is MPOC’s biannual conference that highlights current and emerging sustainability challenges and opportunities in the Malaysian palm oil industry. This year, the 6th IPOSC 2020 was organised by MPOC on a virtual platform, comprising two modules, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.\nModule 1 (\nAgricultural Commodities and Sustainability Certification) was recently held from 14-22 September 2020. Hosted on a virtual platform (www.iposc.org.my), the event featured 10 presentations from various sustainability experts who shared their views on efforts by global agricultural commodities and plantation companies towards achieving sustainability and carbon neutrality.\nThe week-long Module 1 attracted 590 online participants and 4,618 views on its website. Here are the key messages from the presentations:\nDatuk Dr. Kalyana Sundram urged all stakeholders to collectively engage in continuous and rational dialogue to achieve its goal of complete sustainability in the palm oil industry. However, a level playing field must also exist; other remaining oils and fats, and not palm oil alone must also be subjected to similar sustainability and certification requirements.\nDr. Isabelle Tsakok, a renowned economist noted that Malaysia has the necessary political, institutional and financial infrastructure to leverage upon the palm oil industry, in order to transform into a resilient and high-income country. However, there is an urgent need to address the sustainability issues, which requires the government to lead the efforts.\nMr. Frans Claasen, representing the European Palm Oil Alliance (EPOA) acknowledged the importance of Malaysia’s palm oil sustainability certification scheme (MSPO) and reaffirmed its commitments in working together with Malaysia to support the use of sustainable palm oil in Europe.\nThe sustainability certification bodies and plantation companies shared their experiences in increasing the demand for sustainable certified palm oil and integrating sustainability and carbon neutrality in palm oil’s supply chain.\nIPOSC 2020 Module 1 concluded with a live online Q & A session via Zoom on 22 September 2020, which was attended by 191 participants online, and a further 2,500 views via MPOC’s Facebook page, where the event was also streamed live.\nModerated by MPOC, eight panelists were invited to discuss and further elaborate on the feedbacks and issues raised during the course of the event. The key themes that were deliberated included:\nAddressing the inaccurate perception that palm oil is the cause of deforestation, and how the industry can disconnect itself from the narrative Debating on the intricacies of multiple sustainability certifications versus a common certification standard for palm oil\nThe 2-hour online session concluded with the respective panelists summarising their organisations’ stand and policies on the themes discussed. The event ended with the announcement that the next IPOSC 2020 module (Module 2: Renewable Energy, Climate Change and Food Security) will take place from 12-20 October 2020 on the event website, www.iposc.org.my.\nNote: For new participants who require access to the Module 1 presentations, please register at www.iposc.org.my. The online Q & A session on 22 September can also be viewed at MPOC’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MPOCHQ) Prepared by: Michael Ng, Assistant Manager, Science and Environment Division", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8669565916061401}
+{"content": "The residential rental segment has gained ground relative to home purchases in recent years. Currently, the housing stock in Spain is divided as follows: 24% of homes are rented and 76% of homes are owned.\nHowever, rental housing is expected to continue to rise due to a change in trends. It is estimated that between 35% and 40% of citizens in Spain will live in rental homes within the next few years, according to data from JLL.\nRead the full article in Spanish.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996452331542969}
+{"content": "Closing the Social Distance Mitigating Gender Inequality in Organizations Using Complexity Theory in Response to Remote Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI:https://doi.org/10.31542/muse.v5i1.2062 Abstract\nThe following paper is centered around the potential for organizational change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper argues that the disruption of “business as usual” during the COVID-19 pandemic provides opportunities to both highlight gendered organizational practices during remote work and explore how organizational actors might contribute to a more equitable restructuring of gendered communication practices once employees return to in-person work. First, the paper contextualizes the COVID-19 pandemic at the time of writing. Next, the literature review examines the notion of organizations as inherently gendered, the history of organizational change from\nLewinian Planned Change to models of non-linear change, and bureaucratic organizational structures using a feminist lens. The discussion section then argues that complexity theories offer significant opportunities for improvement due to the destabilization of current workplace practices. This argument is followed up by examples of how organizations can successfully engage complexity theories to reduce gender inequality in the post-pandemic world. The paper concludes that by emphasizing consensus and autonomy, improvements to network communication and the merging of public and private spheres should be the first steps towards the ultimate goal of reducing gender inequality through the deconstruction of bureaucracies. Downloads Published How to Cite MacEwan University Student EJournal, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.31542/muse.v5i1.2062 Issue Section License\nCopyright (c) 2021 Lauren McMullen, Kennedy Schultz\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.\nBy publishing works in\nMUSe, authors and creators retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, which allows others to share these works for non-commercial purposes as long as credit is given. The MUSe Editorial Board reserves the right to make copy-editing changes to works prior to publication to ensure they conform to the publication's style and quality standards. The Editorial Board also reserves the right to archive published submissions in MacEwan University's institutional repository, RO@M.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7417829036712646}
+{"content": "Abstract\nImage haze removal is essential in autonomous driving as the outdoor images captured during unfavorable weather conditions, such as haze or snow, are affected by poor visibility. Much research has been done to overcome image degradation such as low contrast and faded color due to haze. However, in the traditional model, a phenomenon is neglected that several particles simultaneously involved in light acquisition. To address this problem, we propose a novel single image dehazing method based on the spatially adaptive atmospheric point spread function (APSF). We developed a module that estimates the APSF to overcome the limitations of the spatially invariant APSF which used in existing dehazing algorithms. The key factor in the estimation is that road scenes with haze have different statistical characteristic from common hazy images in color and resolution. Furthermore, the APSF on the traffic signs or lights is estimated by generating superpixels to prevent halo artifacts around the sharp edges of the images. We adopted the total variation model as a regularization functional to reduce halo and unnatural artifacts that may occur during deconvolution. The haze-free images from the proposed method tested whether the proposed method can enhance the performance of vision algorithms for autonomous driving. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms state-of-the-art image dehazing methods enhancing the performance of the vision algorithms. Moreover, additional experiments demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed method for quantitative and qualitative comparison with the state-of-the-art algorithms.\nBibliographical noteFunding Information:\nThis work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea Government (MSIT) (No. 2019R1A2C2002167).\nPublisher Copyright:\n© 2013 IEEE.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Computer Science(all) Materials Science(all) Engineering(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8820829391479492}
+{"content": "Simplified DNA sequence acquisition has provided many new data sets that are useful for phylogenetic reconstruction, including single- and multiple-copy nuclear and organellar genes. Although transcribed regions receive much attention, nontranscribed regions have recently been added to the repertoire of sequences suitable for phylogenetic studies, especially for closely related taxa. We evaluated the efficacy of a small portion of the histone repeat for phylogenetic reconstruction among Drosophila species. Histone repeats in invertebrates offer distinct advantages similar to those of widely used ribosomal repeats. First, the units are tandemly repeated and undergo concerted evolution. Second, histone repeats include both highly conserved coding and variable intergenic regions. This composition facilitates application of \"universal\" primers spanning potentially informative sites. We examined a small region of the histone repeat, including the intergenic spacer segments of coding regions from the divergently transcribed H2A and H2B histone genes. The spacer (about 230 bp) exists as a mosaic with highly conserved functional motifs interspersed with rapidly diverging regions; the former aid in alignment of the spacer. There are no ambiguities in alignment of coding regions. Coding and noncoding regions were analyzed together and separately for phylogenetic information. Parsimony, distance, and maximum-likelihood methods successfully retrieve the corroborated phylogeny for the taxa examined. This study demonstrates the resolving power of a small histone region which may now be added to the growing collection of phylogenetically useful DNA sequences.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7583572864532471}
+{"content": "The market capitalization of the top five banks referred to as the Tier-1 banks increased to N2.57 trillion as at the close of business on the 8th of October, 2021 as investors in these banks gained N134.54 billion during the trading week.\nAfter the five (5) trading days of the week, all of the FUGAZ banks enjoyed positive market sentiments and recorded gains.\nAccording to data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the market capitalization of the top five banks grew to N2.57 trillion, an appreciation of 5.5% during the week.\nA summary of performance for each bank is captured below.\nFirst Bank Holdings Nig. Plc\nFirst Bank Holdings Nig. Plc (FBNH) gained N62.82 billion as its market capitalization grew from N288.96 billion to N351.77 billion at the end of the week, making up 11% of the Fugaz capitalization. Amid sell-offs and buy-interests, at the end of the four-day trading session, FBNH share price appreciated from N8.05 to N9.80.\nDuring the week, investors traded about 460,154,692 units of the Bank’s shares valued at N4.51 billion, making the bank’s stock the most traded in value amongst the FUGAZs during the week.\nThe volume of shares traded appreciated by 41.43%, when compared to 325.36 million units traded the previous week. The bank traded the highest number of shares in volume amongst the FUGAZ, trading its highest on Friday, at 154.68 million units of shares, valued at N1.54 billion.\nFBNH Plc’s second quarter result revealed that Interest income for the period decreased by 19.36%. However, net profit for the period reported a growth of 79.76% from N12.50 billion in Q2 2020 to N22.47 billion in Q2 2021.\nUBA PLC\nUnited Bank for Nigeria Plc gained N13.68 billion as its market capitalization closed the week at N271.89 billion, with its share price closing the trading week at N7.95.\nUBA Plc, during the week, traded a total of 70,965,269 units valued at N562.18 million at the end of the trading day.\nIn comparison, the bank’s share volume appreciated by 126.74%, from 31.30 million traded last week.\nUBA Plc released its Half-year financials revealing a 33.4% growth in profit before tax which rose to N76.2 billion, up from N57.1 billion in the same period of 2020. In addition, the company’s gross earnings appreciated by 5.0% to N316 billion from N300.6 billion, while total assets grew to N8.3 trillion from N7.7 trillion.\nGT Holding Company Plc\nGTCO Plc gained a total of N16.19 billion after market capitalization appreciated to N841.73 billion from N825.54 at the end of the week’s trading session.\nThe growth can be attributed to the increase in the share price, from N28.05 traded the previous week, to N28.60 as at the close of business Friday, October 8, 2021 reflecting a growth of 2.00%.\nDuring the trading week, Investors traded a total of 80,153,266 units of the bank’s shares valued at N2.23 billion.\nIn contrast with the volume traded last week, share volume for this week increased by 100.43% from 39.99 million.\nThe Group reported a decline of 15.2% in profit before tax from N109.7 billion recorded in the corresponding period of June 2020 to N93.1 billion in the current period. Also, post-tax profit depreciated by 15.76% from N94.27 billion in 2020 to N79.41 in the current period.\nAccess Bank Plc\nAccess Bank Plc’s share price appreciated by 2.7% from N9.15 to N9.40 at the end of the week as the market capitalization grew from N325.24 billion to N334.13 billion to close the week.\nAt the end of the week, investors had traded a total of 72,489,558 units of the bank’s shares valued at N678.84 million. The total volume traded for the week grew by 189.61%, from a total of 25.03 million traded in the previous week.\nAccess Bank Plc released its Q2 financial result for the year which recorded an improvement in gross earnings by 14 percent to N450.6 billion, while profit rose by 42.4 percent, surging from N61.03 billion in June 2020 to N86.94 billion in half year, 2021.\nThe bank approved the payment of interim dividend, to the tune of N0.30 which has been paid to existing shareholders on the 29th of September, 2021.\nZenith Bank Plc\nZenith Bank Plc gained N32.97 billion after its market capitalization appreciated to N769.21 billion from N736.25 billion at the end of the week. This appreciation can be attributed to the 4.5% increase in its share price from N23.45 traded at the end of last week, to N24.50 at the end of this week.\nHence, a total of 45,805,437 units of the bank’s shares were traded during the week, valued at N1.10 billion. The total volume, in comparison with the previous week, appreciated by 37.98%, from 33.20 million units traded last week.\nThe bank released their second quarter result which revealed that net Interest income for the period increased by 1.61%. However, post-tax profit for the period reported a slight growth of 2.21% from N103.83 billion in Q2 2020 to N106.12 billion in Q2 2021.\nZenith Bank approved an interim dividend of N0.30kb which was paid to shareholders on the 20th of September, 2021.\nWhat you should know\nThe Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed positive week-on-week as ASI appreciated by 1.61% to close at 40,868.36.\nThe FUGAZ banks make up over 70% of the NSE Banking Sector Index, hence, strongly influence the growth or otherwise of the index.\nThe NGX Banking Index closed positive, appreciating by 4.53% to close at 387.64.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7827052474021912}
+{"content": "We believe in the power of buildings to improve lives. To make this a reality, how buildings are valued, owned, operated, and regulated must prioritize community needs.\nOur Community Engagement Values\nIMT is committed to helping advance an equitable, Just Transition by driving the co-development of building-focused public policy, real estate business practices, and utility and grid regulations that identify and address the challenges, priorities, and aspirations of frontline communities through meaningful community engagement. We seek to:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7150382995605469}
+{"content": "The term “flavour” has several meanings in everyday language. In most cases, it refers to the taste and odour of a food or meal – generally with positive connotations, that is, in an appetising manner. For instance, with coffee, one often talks of a “full-bodied” flavour; with barbecuing and roasting, they are known as tasty roasting flavours and with smoking – the oldest method for conserving food – these are smoke flavours.\nIn the case of fancy, high-quality ingredients or dishes, flavours define the associated “profile” of the product. For instance, a selected red wine may be described as having flavour attributes such as wild berry, chocolate and cloves.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9745922684669495}
+{"content": "On Friday, the Tax Office issued Taxpayer Alert TA 2021/2, highlighting its concern around Australian residents who attempt to avoid or evade tax on their foreign assessable income by concealing the character of funds repatriated to Australia by disguising them as a gift, or a loan, from a related overseas entity.\nThe ATO is also concerned that such purported loans may be used to claim deductions for interest that was never incurred.\nAccording to the ATO, omitted foreign income may include overseas employment or business income, interest from foreign financial institutions or loans, dividends from foreign companies, a capital gain on the disposal of a foreign asset, or deemed amounts of foreign income in relation to interests in foreign companies or trusts.\nTo combat such arrangements, the ATO has begun using its exchange of information powers to gather information from other countries, and data from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) that identifies movements of funds into Australia.\nThe Common Reporting Standard (CRS) also provides the ATO with shared data on financial account information of foreign tax residents with over 65 foreign tax jurisdictions across the globe.\nThe Tax Office has urged taxpayers who have entered into such arrangements to come clean, warning that taxpayers and their advisers who are found guilty of entering such arrangements are likely to face substantial penalties, including sanctions under criminal law.\n“We are currently reviewing these types of arrangements and actively engaging with taxpayers who have entered such arrangements to ensure that they pay the correct amount of tax,” said the ATO.\n“We are issuing this Taxpayer Alert to warn and deter taxpayers and advisers from entering these arrangements.\n“Taxpayers who have not derived any foreign income and have received a genuine gift or loan from a family member overseas should not be concerned.\n“However, those taxpayers deliberately omitting foreign income, concealing their interests in foreign assets or making false claims for deductions in their tax returns will face substantial penalties, including possible sanctions under criminal law.”\nJotham Lian is the editor of Accountants Daily, the leading source of breaking news, analysis and insight for Australian accounting professionals.\nBefore joining the team in 2017, Jotham wrote for a range of national mastheads including the Sydney Morning Herald, and Channel NewsAsia. You can email Jotham at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9073229432106018}
+{"content": "Excitement of Rolling ` Children of Udburu just don’t run… they roll… ''- Journey of skating from Urban to rural pocket Dr. Basavaraju R Shreshta and Usha R\nChildhood is often remembered, particularly school days, for the time spent playing with friends. And schools also provide the rst exposure to sports and extra-curricular activities. GHPS Udburu created a similar environment for its children with support from the Jockey Fit Children Program. Sports, particularly roller skating, got cemented into the school children’s fancy. This initiative earned GHPS Udburu the moniker of becoming the rst government school in Karnataka to have a skating rink constructed. For India’s sporting aspirations, athletics track at government schools is a dream almost impossible to realise. But when GHPS Udburu was presented with a skating rink and a coach, the children were confused. They thought their play area was being concretised. Until select few students were offered skating materials like roller skates and shoes. It then grabbed everyone’s attention.\nIn the academic year 2017-18, Sugamya Shiksha initiated in-school training with approximately 25 students. Latha, studying in grade 6, was one of those 25 students selected for training. Initially, Latha was too scared to be trained. As time passed and she got trained by a professional, she gained the courage along with the moral support of her parents. Three years from then, Latha is now one of the best skaters at the school. She competes at various competitions and even helps junior skaters with their practice. Latha recently participated in a skating marathon held at Makkala Dasara, as part of annual Dasara festivities. During the marathon, government ofcials who attended the event appreciated the participation of government school children in a skating-like event. Latha also participated in a skating competition organized by Decathlon in Mysuru.\nAlthough it took quite some time for children to accept skating in their school, it emerged as a blessing for learning, with it getting integrated along with science and mathematics lessons. This enabled students to enjoy the space well and embrace fun lled learning. Skating also reduced absenteeism and brought discipline within the children. As a consequence, their academic performance began improving. This change produced substantial appreciation within the community members too. The community now supports smoother functioning of the school. They are also amplifying the thought of propagating skating among other government schools across Karnataka.Similar to other sports, skating also possesses the ability to increase the heart rate through aerobic respiration process. It coordinates for healthy joint development, as discussed by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC). Skating thus serves a purpose similar to other physical activities at school, improving the cardio-vascular health of the children. This is why children of Udburu just don’t run… they roll… the excitement gained through rolling and the excitement to do more is a complimenting process that keeps the skating rink here alive.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5425312519073486}
+{"content": "This section aims to publish studies on the epidemiology of infectious diseases and the use of public health interventions for their control.\nEffectiveness of sexual health influencers identified by an ensemble machine learning model in promoting secondary distribution of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in China: study protocol for a quasi-experimental trial\nHIV self-testing (HIVST), especially the secondary distribution of HIVST (SD-HIVST) initiated by sexual health influencers (SHIs), has been recognized as an effective strategy in promoting HIV testing, especia...\nCitation:\nBMC Public Health 2021 21:1772", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9926013946533203}
+{"content": "Dec 05, 2017 · A better choice would be 1-1/2\" or 2\" of pipe insulation. An un-insulated steam main is equal to a radiator and must be calculated and added to the above calculation. When operating a steam boiler without insulation on the main steam pipes in the basement, you'll need a larger boiler, incurring higher operating costs.\nWeil-McLain offers a complete line of commercial, cast iron gas boilers tailored for steam applications 315 - 8,660 kBTU/hour in natural draft or forced (power) designs. Available in natural gas or propane configurations, packaged or knock-down heat exchanger for boiler room assembly - Weil-McLain Commercial Gas Steam Boilers provide rugged, reliable and low maintenance heating solutions for\nThe BTU/hour to Boiler Horsepower calculator is used to help size both steam and hot water boilers. This calculation translates the heat transfer input requirement to BHP. To do so, we divide the BTU/hour by a constant of 33,475. This constant represents water being converted to steam, which is 34.5 pounds of water multiplied by 970.3 BTU/lb\nBoilers burn coal and other substances such as oil or biomass (e.g., wood) to produce steam and/or hot water, which is then used for energy or heat. Area source boilers may be used for industrial applications, such as manufacturing and processing facilities. The majority of area source boilers, however, are located at commercial facilities, such as\nCugnot's 1770 fardier à vapeur, as preserved at the Musée des Arts et Métiers, Paris. In 1770, a full-size version of the fardier à vapeur was built, specified to be able to carry four tons and cover two lieues (7.8 km or 4.8 miles) in one hour, a performance it never achieved in practice.\nExplore Weil-McLain's complete lineup of gas-fired boilers. These boilers are made of rugged cast iron and are perfect for a residential steam system.\nSteam Boiler - Definition, Working Principle, Types, and", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6842601895332336}
+{"content": "The global pea starch market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% during the forecast period 2021-2027, according to the new report published by Gen Consulting Company.\nThe report provides in-depth analysis and insights regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers into global pea starch market. It offers an exclusive insight into various details such as market size, key trends, competitive landscape, company share of market leaders, growth rate and market segments.\nThe pea starch market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. The pea starch market is segmented as below:\nBy Type:\n- organic/non-GMO - conventional\nBy Application:\n- feed - food & beverages - others\nBy Region:\n- Asia-Pacific - Europe - North America - Middle East and Africa (MEA) - South America\nThe pea starch industry is characterized by a high level of market share concentration. The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the pea starch market. Some of the leading players profiled in the report include Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA, Emsland Group, Meelunie B.V., Roquette Frères, The Scoular Company, among others.\n*list is not exhaustive, request free sample to get a complete list of companies\nHistorical & Forecast Period\nThis research report provides analysis for each segment from 2017 to 2027 considering 2020 to be the base year.\nScope of the Report\n- To analyze and forecast the market size of the global pea starch market. - To classify and forecast the global pea starch market based on type, application, and region. - To identify drivers and challenges for the global pea starch market. - To examine competitive developments such as mergers & acquisitions, agreements, collaborations and partnerships, etc., in the global pea starch market. - To conduct pricing analysis for the global pea starch market. - To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in the global pea starch market.\nWhy Choose This Report\n- Gain a reliable outlook of the global pea starch market forecasts from 2021 to 2027 across scenarios. - Identify growth segments for investment. - Stay ahead of competitors through company profiles and market data. - The market estimate for ease of analysis across scenarios in Excel format. - Strategy consulting and research support for three months. - Print authentication provided for the single-user license.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9909045696258545}
+{"content": "Federal Bill HR 3733 supports the Dignity Alliance MA Goal 1 – Nursing Home Reform that is person-centered and respectful of human dignity with oversight, accountability and transparency. DAM has endorsed this legislation.\nThe Essential Caregivers Act, which came about earlier this year, was introduced to Congress in June 2021 with bipartisan support The bill, “To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any public health emergency under the Medicare and Medicaid programs” would ensure that in the event of a future Public Health Emergency (PHE), that facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid would be required to participate in the Essential Caregiver Program outlined by this bill. The intent of H.R.3733 is to ensure that designated essential caregivers are always able to access their loved ones living in nursing homes while still adhering to applicable health and safety protocols. Some states have already mandated requirements such as these, but if passed, this bill would create a national standard.\nEssential Caregivers are defined in the bill as individuals who are designated either by a resident or the resident’s representative (if the resident cannot select one) to have access to a nursing facility in the event of a Public Health Emergency.\nEssential Caregivers provide direct care to residents and this care is defined as Activities of Daily Living, emotional support or companionship to the resident.\nThroughout the course of the COVID-19 PHE, visitation to nursing home residents was completely restricted at some times, and at others, only permissible under strict circumstances. The lack of visitation has been identified as a source of decreased physical and psychological well-being, social isolation and loneliness and other potentially negative outcomes. It was obviously a difficult decision for Federal Agencies to restrict visitation for the safety of nursing home residents (i.e., risk of contracting COVID-19), that ultimately outweighed the potential for other negative outcomes for the residents, but it seems that lessons learned throughout the PHE have highlighted the need for ensuring residents have access to visitors of their choosing.\nRegardless of a PHE, a nursing facility is still responsible for the health and safety of its residents, so a balance needs to be struck between the need for safety and protection and ensuring residents retain their right to have visitors. Studies have identified that community spread of COVID-19 by asymptomatic individuals was a potential factor in COVID-19 entering nursing homes, so with limited testing capabilities and lack of vaccination, there was a need to try to “keep COVID out” of nursing homes. While we have moved past that critical point and now have come to a point where many people are vaccinated, including nursing home residents, it would be short-sighted to not think that another PHE could require a scenario where the number of individuals entering a nursing home may be limited again, such as with a strong spike in a COVID-19 variant that existing vaccines are not effective against.\nThe Essential Caregivers Act would allow for two individuals to be designated as an Essential Caregiver by a facility resident during a PHE, who would have the right to access the resident to provide direct care. The Essential Caregivers would be limited to 12 hours of access each day, and if there was an end-of-life situation, the access would be unlimited. These two points would provide clarity to many providers, since States have not always provided required limits on the number of caregivers or the time they can be in the facility, which can be problematic for the providers, given the resources required to provide monitoring of caregivers to ensure compliance with infection control protocols.\nH.R.3733 would require that Essential Caregivers follow the same protocols that facility staff follow, which would need to be provided in writing to all involved parties.\nThis means that providers would need to ensure Essential Caregivers are trained and understand adherence to protocols such as physical/social distancing, appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), other infection control/safety procedures, provision of ADL care/assistance, etc. that are in place at the facility.\nThe bill states that individuals would only be eligible to participate as Essential Caregivers if they can strictly comply with all facility health and safety standards. It would also require that a nursing home would be required to provide written justification to the resident and caregiver within 24 hours of an Essential Caregiver being denied access to the facility in violation of the program. A process for HHS – and ultimately CMS – to receive and address complaints in a timely manner would also be required. So, this means that nursing homes would need to designate staff to monitor for compliance, as well as implement a system for documenting issues that are identified, as well as ensure timely completion of a written notification for non-compliance should it arise. One more thing to add to the documentation list!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.720373272895813}
+{"content": "Reza Mosaffaripour Automatic Estimation of Diagnostic Biomarkers for Myocardial Infarction of Left Ventricular Tissue A.B. Lucas Secondary School\nCoronary heart disease, which in severe cases leads to a heart attack, was titled the number one global killer in 2019 (W.H.O., 2020). A heart attack occurs when reduced blood supply causes the local damage and potential death of cardiac tissue (Rusu et al., 2018). Current methods for diagnosing heart attack damage have various disadvantages and do not fully capture the extent of damage (Mayo Clinic, 2020). This project investigates the use of an algorithm for heart attack diagnosis by estimating three parameters of the heart from CT images. The algorithm uses computational techniques previously unused in cardiac analysis, enabling it to automatically compute the three parameters and accurately determine the extent and location of heart attack damage. This method of diagnosis is ideal as it is non-invasive. This novel algorithm provides vital data to aid clinical diagnosis of heart attacks.\nAward Excellence Award – Senior Bronze Medal\nSponsor: Youth Science Canada", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9389691352844238}
+{"content": "These losses remain concentrated among the most vulnerable, low-wage workers who are disproportionately women and youth.\nAccording to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), seven in 10 small business owners have collectively taken $135.1 billion in debt due to COVID-19.\nThe CTF estimates this year's debt is expected to reach $116 billion. Interest on the debt will total $2.8 billion, which will cost each Albertan $600.\nThe honeymoon phase has come and gone pending a 180 reversal on public health measures and mounting deficit spending.\nDistraught by her experience at Indigo, Fatima Elrafie was angered by their \"no room for dialogue\" attitude to ensure its customers' comfort, especially vulnerable Calgarians.\nB.C.'s Chief Coroner, Lisa Lapointe is worried some people are turning a blind eye to the tragedy unfolding.\nThe group has released freedom of information responses from across Canada with data on the number of surgeries, procedures and consultations with specialists postponed due to...\nThe Trudeau and Biden administration are playing both sides of the coin in energy issues.\nThe Crown – who asked not to be named over safety fears – argued Coates's breach of undertaking was valid, regardless if he signed.\nThe Crown asked not to be named over safety fears.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9376618266105652}
+{"content": "Weather and climate are inextricably linked to some of the most fundamental determinants of human welfare and social stability. Recognising this, substantial efforts are underway to establish climate services – to provide climate-related information to facilitate individuals and organizations in decision making (e.g., The World Meteorological Organization’s Global Framework for Climate Services and the UK Met Office’s Climate Service UK). These efforts aim to overcome significant gaps between climate knowledge production on the one hand and user needs on the other. In parallel with K4U’s general research on the role of values at the science/society interface, this study explores how the social, economic, and ethical values of users might influence methodological choices in knowledge production in a way that enhances the effectiveness of climate services.\nWe have been exploring how user values can be taken into account in the delivery of climate services, especially in the management of inductive risk. We recently published in a paper on this in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS). There we show how user values can inform several types of uncertain methodological choices in climate services and argue that the practical advantages of doing so could be significant. At present, Lusk is considering how deliberative democratic theory might be employed to resolve an apparent tension between, on the one hand, the idea that the values of particular users can inform climate services delivery and, on the other hand, a prevailing view in the philosophy of science that values deployed in scientific research should be democratically-endorsed.\nWhen deliberating about uncertain methodological choices in climate services - whether to use a given information source, model, analysis method, etc. - choices can and should be informed by the inductive risk preferences of users of the services; insofar as a user is particularly concerned to avoid one sort of error (rather than another), methodological choices sometimes can and should be made to reduce the risk of that error. This role for user values in climate services, i.e. in managing inductive risk, has not been recognized in the literature, despite many calls for greater user involvement in climate service provision. We are reflecting upon the way in which such value influence might be thought to compromise the objectivity of climate services, arguing that such concerns about objectivity are largely misplaced.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5306081175804138}
+{"content": "Water-bearing pipe systems, especially in the sewage sector, often leak in practice. Usually these leaks are not noticed at all, or only when considerable damage has already occurred. The culprit is usually spatial displacement of pipe sections - the leaks then occur at the joints of the pipe sections, i.e. in the area of the seals.\nThis is where \"self-repairing\" sealing components come in handy: As long as the seal is dry, it remains in its original form. If a gap opens at the seam of the pipes and water enters, the volume there increases. This forces sealant into the new cavity. This approach sounds simple, but requires complex conceptual and constructive ideas for practical implementation. The destructive potential of asymmetrical pressure development is also problematic.\nThe TITK works on such problems, especially on the connection between the swelling capacity and the change in the material parameters of the elastomer.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6466120481491089}
+{"content": "Abstract : In game-theoretic learning, several agents are simultaneously following their individual interests, so the environment is non-stationary from each player's perspective. In this context, the performance of a learning algorithm is often measured by its regret. However, no-regret algorithms are not created equal in terms of game-theoretic guarantees: depending on how they are tuned, some of them may drive the system to an equilibrium, while others could produce cyclic, chaotic, or otherwise divergent trajectories. To account for this, we propose a range of no-regret policies based on optimistic mirror descent, with the following desirable properties: i) they do not require any prior tuning or knowledge of the game; ii) they all achieve O(√ T) regret against arbitrary, adversarial opponents; and iii) they converge to the best response against convergent opponents. Also, if employed by all players, then iv) they guarantee O(1) social regret; while v) the induced sequence of play converges to Nash equilibrium with O(1) individual regret in all variationally stable games (a class of games that includes all monotone and convex-concave zero-sum games).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7654873132705688}
+{"content": "https://cppcon.org/ https://github.com/CppCon/CppCon2020 --- As we move into a world of multicore, manycore, and heterogeneous cores, we foresee a need for safety guidelines and standards for these domains. Yet most safety guidelines only cover sequential programming.\nThere has never really been any guidelines for safe parallel/concurrency C++. This is not an oversight. The challenge of creating safety standards and guidelines has been so involved that just focusing on the rules for sequential programming has consumed most group's time, especially as they track a rapidly changing C++ Standard. There have been only a few concurrency related-rules in HIC++, SEI CERT C++, C++CG, WG23, Khronos Safety forum(SCAF), as well as several European H2020 projects, though none of them are specifically for static analyzers, with a mixture of meta-guidelines and specific guidance. However, they have formed a useful starting point Over the last 2 years, I have been working with experts from various Safety Groups including WG23, SG1, and MISRA to develop a set of guidelines for safe concurrency and have developed nearly 100 rules which I plan to put into C++CG, and MISRA C++. We have needed this collaboration among all the groups because not everyone who is a concurrency expert is a safety experts, and vice versa. Many more people are experts in neither domain, and need to still understand how to program parallelism and concurrency safely. In this talk, I will show some of the developing rules, none of it will be in its final form obviously, but it will develop the argument on the rationale on these rules. Some are uncheckable and are more meta-rules that are appropriate for C++ CG, such as don't use Mutex. But if you do, there are a bunch of more specific rules that you need to be aware of (i.e.e do not destroy a locked mutex while some are very specific). Others are checkable and are appropriate for a safety standard like MISRA C++ or a future Safe version of SYCL or any other heterogeneous framework. As none of these rules are in any guideline or standard as yet, there will be an opportunity for you to participate and help shape the future of safety in parallelism and concurrency. --- Michael Wong Codeplay Ilya Burylov Intel Corporation --- Streamed & Edited by Digital Medium Ltd - events.digital-medium.co.uk [email protected]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.909220278263092}
+{"content": "In a conversation from SAND Italy, Mauro Bergonzi and Shantena Sabbadini discuss how the scientific perspective has influenced our view of reality. Shantena begins with an explanation of the difference between classical and quantum physics. They describe the revolution that began with Galileo and the mathematization of nature, and the abstractions that enabled scientific experiments to be repeated - and list some of the consequences of this viewpoint, which follow from mistaking measurements for reality itself. In response to a comment that it is not just the Western mind that embraces duality, Mauro reminds us that the East had established nondual philosophies - Vedanta, Taoism, Kashmir Shaivism, Buddhism - for centuries before the West began to question the connection between logical truth and facts.\nAn interview with renowned physicist and Big Bang theory critic Eric Lerner\nPhysicists describe a way to merge quantum theory with Einstein’s special theory of relativity\nThis addresses a fundamental challenge within the standard theory of quantum mechanics\nPeter Russell in conversation with the audience at SAND18 US.\nPlease enter your email and we’ll send you instructions to reset your password", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9601479768753052}
+{"content": "Ending years of uncertainty, the State Assessment and Accreditation Centre (SAAC) is set to be mobilised for peer team visits to higher education institutions for the first cycle of accreditation.\nA team led by former National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Director Renganath H. Anne Gouda will visit Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, the first institution to apply for the State-level accreditation, on September 23 and 24.\nThe inspection will mark a milestone in the State’s education sector that has made abortive attempts to grade institutions in the past.\nThe Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), which has been spearheading the activities of the SAAC, had initially envisaged its creation in the KSHEC Act of 2007. Later, the council had constituted an expert committee chaired by former NAAC Director A. Gnanam in 2012. The then Oommen Chandy government subsequently approved its recommendation to launch Kerala State Assessment and Accreditation Council (KSAAC) in 2015. However, the project failed to take off.\nThe KSHEC floated yet another proposal to establish the SAAC in late 2018 in line with the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on assessment and accreditation that were notified in 2012 and 2018. Following lengthy discussions, the SAAC was finally operationalised on August 1, 2019.\n“Accreditation is an opportunity for the institution for self-consciously recognise its limitations through an external peer team assessment and strive forward towards the nationally or globally benchmarked standards. It will mark an all-out effort by authorities and the academic community to ascertain their collective strengths against weaknesses,” KSHEC Vice-Chairman Rajan Gurukkal said.\nThe SAAC peer team scheduled to visit Bishop Moore College will include Sabu Thomas, Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University; Michael Tharakan, Chairman, Kerala Council for Historical Research and Fathimathu Zuhara, former professor, Calicut University. The visit will be coordinated by KSHEC research officer Shafeeque V.\nWhile assigning accreditation and grade to universities and colleges, the SAAC will incorporate State-specific parameters along with globally and nationally accepted criteria. The exercise is aimed at flagging deficiencies in institutions to ensure readiness for NAAC accreditation. The institutions will also be ranked in accordance with the metrics of the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework.\nKSHEC member secretary Rajan Varughese said nearly 15 institutions, including Farook Training College, Malabar Christian College, both in Kozhikode and College of Applied Sciences, Adoor, are in various stages of application for a SAAC accreditation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7094131708145142}
+{"content": "Three U.S. senators have tested positive for coronavirus in a single day, despite having been vaccinated. Republican Roger Wicker – Mississippi, Democrat John Hickenlooper – Colorado, and Independent Angus King – Maine, announced on Thursday, August 19, that they had tested positive for COVID-19.\nHickenlooper, 69, said on Twitter, “I’ve tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19. I feel good but will isolate per doctor’s instructions.” As a precautionary measure, he has urged people to get fully vaccinated against the virus.\nWicker, 70, is reportedly experiencing mild symptoms. The top Republican on the Democratic-led Senate Commerce Committee is fully vaccinated, in good health, and being treated by his physician in Mississippi. “He is isolating, and all close contacts have been notified,” said Philip Waller, Senator Wicker’s Communications Director.\nKing, 77, disclosed on Twitter via his press team, “In spite of being vaccinated and taking necessary precautions, I tested positive for COVID-19 this morning. While I’m not feeling great, I’m feeling much better than I would have without the vaccine.” He further added that he will announce updates on his overall condition and recovery in the days to come. Additionally, he reiterated the importance of following up-to-date infection control guidelines from public health officials.\n“While people are ready to move past COVID-19 and return to normal, the virus isn’t done with us yet. We must continue to look out for each other and remain united against this dangerous disease”, he commented.\nThe number of vaccinated senators who tested positive for coronavirus has risen to four after Republican Lindsey Graham – South Carolina, divulged his diagnosis on August 2. The 66-year-old Tweeted, “I developed flu-like symptoms. I’m glad I was vaccinated because if I wasn’t, I’m certain that I would not feel as well as I do.” Senator Graham has since made a full recovery, gone back to the Senate, and is urging unvaccinated Americans to get their shots.\nAcross the Senate and the House of Representatives, 71 members have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to nonpartisan monitoring group GovTrack. Among those was the 67-year-old Republican Ron Wright, who passed away from the virus on February 7, 2021, two weeks after contracting COVID-19.\nThis spate of infections affecting members of Congress who have been fully vaccinated is being driven by the highly contagious Delta variant. Referred to as “breakthrough infections,” these cases are being discovered in people who were fully immunized at least 14 days before catching the virus.\nBreakthrough infections, however, remain rare. Moreover, among those who have tested positive after receiving both doses of a vaccine, the risk of severe disease remains much lower.\nAccording to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 166 million people in the United States are fully immunized. Within this group, there have been 8,000 breakthrough coronavirus-related hospitalizations and deaths.\nCurrently, both the Senate and the House are on recess. They are expected back into the session on September 13th and 20th, respectively.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.939746081829071}
+{"content": "Scenario\nYou are the director of community affairs for the health lobby organization, Pathways to a Healthy America. In 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. As a result, millions of Americans who were previously uninsured gained access to the healthcare system. One of the initial provisions of the Act required individual states to expand the eligibility criteria for Medicaid. The program’s costs would be absorbed by the federal government at a rate of 100% for the first three years of program participation which would decrease to 90% after 2020, still, considerably higher than previous funding by the federal government. However, in 2012, the Supreme Court ruled the mandate unconstitutional allowing individual states to voluntarily “opt” out of the Medicaid expansion program. As a result of the various states’ decision to “opt” out of the ACA’s Medicaid expansion, millions of adults fell into the critical coverage gap. Your organization represents a state which has decided to forego participation in the ACA expansion program. The decision was met with both praise and criticism.\nIt has now been a few years since the decision and your organization has gathered information on the impact of the decision in order to advocate for Medicaid reform during the next state legislative session.\nYou are required to write an advocacy report to state lawmakers in which you advocate for either participating in the original expansion program or participating with conditions (waivers) to address the critical gap in coverage for vulnerable adults in your state. Waivers such as Section 1115 enable for alternative implementation of Medicaid expansion and allow states to impose restrictions which may result in a denial of Medicaid eligibility for individuals who do not meet those restrictions, i.e., work requirements.\nInstructions\nResearch the Medicaid expansion program offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as well as Medicaid reform initiatives using waivers to increase access to Medicaid. Determine, based on your state’s profile, which process (the ACA’s expansion program or the use of waivers) is most beneficial to your state. Include a comprehensive, well-supported recommendation for participation in Medicaid reform using\nthe ACA’s program or a modified reform process using waivers. either\nYour advocacy report should describe your state’s current Medicaid program including its eligibility criteria, demographics, Medicaid spending and savings since the ACA’s implementation, and comprehensive details of current or pending waivers. You should also include a discussion (benchmark) on another state’s success with Medicaid reform using your recommended strategy (the ACA’s expansion program\nthe use of the specific types of waivers for which you propose). or\nRUBRIC:\nReport includes a comprehensive, coherent, well thought out recommendation, for either the ACA’s expansion of Medicaid or a modified expansion process with a justification based on comprehensive research with fully developed, well-supported reasoning.\nReport includes a comprehensive description of the state’s Medicaid program including eligibility criteria, demographics, spending, savings and the state’s current or pending waivers.\nReport includes a comprehensive assessment of another state’s successful reform efforts and a comprehensive, well-supported discussion on the criteria used in evaluating the implementation of successful Medicaid reform in that state\nReport includes a comprehensive discussion with significant and current details on the Medicaid expansion program offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Discussion includes assertions supported by credible research.\nReport includes a comprehensive description of waivers (i.e., Section 1115). Discussion includes assertions supported by credible research.\nIncludes 3 or more credible, scholarly, current (within the past 5 years), and relevant sources. Adequate integration of information included within the report. Appropriate synthesis and analysis included in the report.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7091656923294067}
+{"content": "Global urban population is expected to rise over 2 billion between 2010 and 2050 with these cities creating three-fourths of the world's fossil fuel-related CO2 emissions.\nReducing energy imports and mitigating climate change are often portrayed as complementary, but new CEU-led research shows that ambitious policies to reduce energy imports would have little impact on climate change and energy imports would not bring significant climate benefits.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9709349274635315}
+{"content": "Approximately one-third of all food produced in the world is lost or wasted, while one in nine people is experiencing food insecurity. The production of unused food also generates about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually.\n412 Food Rescue was founded as a direct response to the disconnect between food waste, hunger and climate change. Through our innovative technology platform, Food Rescue Hero, and partnerships with food retailers, nonprofit organizations, and local volunteers, we transport millions of pounds of healthy food directly to those experiencing food insecurity. We are seeking a full-time Product Designer to join our Pittsburgh-based team. We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply, especially BIPOC, LGBTQA+, people with disabilities, people with criminal histories, and veterans. Responsibilities: - Learn about and advocate for the people who use our platform. - Use ethical and inclusive design methods. Center impacted people in your work. - Design elegant human-centered experiences for our web and mobile applications. - Create concepts for new features. - Assess our product’s existing user experience and propose improvements. - Collaborate with Product to understand opportunities and align on strategy. - Translate quantitative data and qualitative insights into hypotheses that inform your design approach. - Explore visual design treatments. - Create prototypes to illustrate workflows and explore different scenarios. - Work closely with Engineering to consider technical constraints and support implementation. - Present work to stakeholders, explain design decisions, and implement feedback. - Maintain documentation: design system, styleguide, etc. Great for people who are: - Curious: eager to learn, unafraid of complexity, asking smart questions. - Empathetic - Excellent visual & verbal communicators - Skilled at refining ideas through feedback cycles, design iteration, and testing - Holistic systems thinkers - Picky about details (especially typography and language) - Organized: work independently, excellent time management habits. Qualifications - 1-3 years experience in a product design role - An outstanding portfolio of design work - Proficiency with modern design tools: Sketch, Figma, etc. - Demonstrated commitment to social impact work Nice to have - UX research experience - Motion design skills - Front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JS) - Experience with participatory design methods Compensation & benefits - Salary range $60-70k, depending on experience - Health insurance, dental, vision - Paid time off - 11 company holidays + 2 floating holidays - Professional development resources Reports to: Head of Product", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9782356023788452}
+{"content": "The online training and education provided by Google Cloud Skills Boost aim to help people learn online, develop their skills, and receive certifications.\nWith the technology industry shaping the world of employment for workers today, the demand for skills required to maintain large-scale cloud deployments has increased. As a result, Google LLC recently launched a new initiative called Google Cloud Skills Boost.\nAn unprecedented opportunity to learn and grow\nStarting today, Google Cloud Skills Boost will provide people an opportunity to access several role-based courses, certification resources, skill badges, and approximately 700 hands-on labs. Managed directly by Google Cloud, Google Cloud Skills Boost also included 16 new learning paths available globally.\nAccording to Google, these training courses will help workers develop their knowledge in artificial intelligence, data analytics, machine learning, cloud architecture, and app development. Rochana Golani, the director of learning and enablement at Google Cloud Skills Boost, said,\n“Across the globe, digital transformations are happening at an increasing rate, and the driving force behind these transformations are the skilled, cloud-trained people that make up these organizations.”\nA study conducted by A Cloud Guru revealed that while approximately 90% of people working in IT roles have expected a remarkable expansion in cloud services, 80% of them noticed that a lack of these cloud skills hinders growth opportunities.\nWhat’s included\nAccording to creators, users will enjoy a personalized experience with their learning paths with Google Cloud Skills Boost. Moreover, they will be able to authenticate their understanding of Google Cloud Skills Boost badges and track the progress of where they stand. The skill badges can be shown to companies and employers as evidence of their capabilities, leading to potential growth.\nA study estimated that the wages of professional data engineers certified with Google earned an average of $171,749 annually.\nThe training can help enrollees learn more about machine learning, and prepare for professional cloud architect certification, etc. The content is available in Japanese and English.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5140817165374756}
+{"content": "Anglesey and Alverstoke have the highest concentration of listed buildings within the Borough.\nThe Anglesey Conservation Area actually splits into three distinct zones: the regency development known as ‘Angleseyville’, the medieval village of Alverstoke, and Stoke Lake.\nA detailed archaeological assessment of Stokes Bay, and the recent characterisation study commissioned by Historic England, have highlighted the historic significance of Stokes Bay and the major role it played as part of the Gosport defences.\nThe review of these conservations areas, which would involve key community groups would consider the creation of a new conservation area covering Stokes Bay, and whether the existing designation would be better suited to three distinct zones. This has provisionally been suggested to local groups and has met with wide support.\nThe future potential development of key parts of the area will be an important element, as will the link to promoting the extensive heritage interest within Stokes Bay.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.984329879283905}
+{"content": "Wietse van den Berge\nWietse van den Berge a Research Fellow at ICCT. He studied political science at Leiden University, specialising in international relations and political philosophy. After graduating in 2002, he joined the Royal Netherlands Air Force and attended the Royal Netherlands Military Academy. A 12-month internship at the academy’s military science faculty followed completion of his officer training, researching military history and military operations. Wietse held several ranks within the Air Force and in 2011-2012 he served as a military observer for the United Nations in the Middle East. He was triggered by personally witnessing the Arab uprisings in that region to return to his academic career. Since joining Leiden University’s the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) in 2013, his focus centres on political violence in contemporary Middle Eastern conflicts. Within ICCT, Wietse is involved in a project concerning foreign terrorist fighters.\nCounter-Terrorism After 9/11 is a podcast series exploring how counter-terrorism has changed in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. In our fourth episode, we speak to Tom Parker, author of “Avoiding the Terrorist Trap: Why Respecting Human Rights is the Key to Defeating Terrorism”. This interview explores the different historical manifestations […]\nIn our podcast series ‘Counter-Terrorism After 9/11’ we speak to Bruce Hoffman. This interview examines how counter-terrorism has evolved, the impacts of 9/11, and the future of the Global War on Terror.\nThe United States National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism is built on a comprehensive threat assessment of domestic terrorism as ordered by President Biden, and prioritises far-right extremism. Although the conceptualisation contains certain flaws, the strategy acknowledges this rising threat in a comprehensive and evidence-based assessment. In this Policy Brief, we highlight the US Strategy […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5853182673454285}
+{"content": "On Wednesday 23 June, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly for a resolution that would demand an end to the United States embargo on Cuba. Given that the U.S. and Israel were the only two countries that voted against the proposal, the vote clearly demonstration the broader international community’s views on the five-decade-old embargo. Since 1992, the UN has voted annually on the issue. For 29 consecutive years, there has been an overwhelming majority favoring a resolution to end the U.S. embargo on Cuba. However, while the vote carries political weight, only U.S. congress can remove the economic, commercial and financial embargo. Unfortunately, they have consistently voted against resolutions. A notable exception to this pattern was in 2016 under the Obama administration, and Congress abstained.\nPosting on social media, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the vote’s outcome as evidence that “the world is on Cuba’s side.” Meanwhile, Cuban foreign minister, Bruno Rodriguez Parilla, denounced the blockade as “a massive, flagrant and unacceptable violation of the human rights of the Cuban people.” He added that the sanctions have made it harder for the island to cope with the pandemic. According to\nMinisterio de Salud Pública, Cuba recently recorded its highest daily number of 3,000 COVID-10 cases.\nThe U.S. defended its decision by reiterating the blockade’s aim to advance democracy and liberty on the island. Political Coordinator for the U.S. Mission Rodney Hunter stated that the sanctions are just one set of tools used in a broader effort to advance democracy and protect human rights in Cuba. Despite the blockade, he added that the U.S. recognizes “the challenges of the Cuban people” and was “a significant supplier of humanitarian goods to the Cuban people and one of Cuba’s principal trading partners.”\nFor more than 50 years, the U.S. has maintained a comprehensive economic embargo on Cuba. While restrictions were reduced during the Obama administration in an attempt to improve collateral relations, the Trump era saw a reversal of this trajectory. Under President Trump, new sanctions were introduced and reinforced to the point where the administration largely abandoned engagement by 2019. Despite campaign promises to reverse some of Trump’s measures on Cuba, the Biden administration’s behavior so far has not demonstrated evidence of a strong attitude shift towards Cuban relations. Indeed, the administration has stated that policy regarding Cuba is not among its top priorities.\nThe U.S. has often used sanctions to exert control over foreign bodies and international dynamics. However, the Cuban embargo is a special case. According to political analysts, for sanctions to be effective, a narrow and clearly defined goal must be established. The U.S. aims for a general regime change and democracy is too broad and amorphous. Rather than specifically curating restrictions aimed at achieving concrete goals, the embargo on Cuba is driven by principle and history. A key piece of evidence against its efficacy is longevity. Over its 50-year lifespan, it has failed to herald liberty or democracy in Cuba. If anything, the embargo has forced Cuba to financially rely on and partner with other autocratic regimes like Venezuela.\nFor now, the U.S. maintains that it is conducting a policy review of Cuban relations. However, the sanctions imposed by the Trump administration remain in place. It is clear – and has been clear for almost 30 years – that the international community does not support the embargo. However, it is yet to be seen how the relationship will develop under President Biden’s administration.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.998553991317749}
+{"content": "With over 20 years of experience serving professional athletes and entertainers, Alpha Financial understands the unique financial challenges that professionals face. As an Independent Registered Investment Advisory firm, we offer comprehensive, fee-only financial planning to address various complex matters and guide your financial path.\nBeing a professional athlete or entertainer is a unique lifestyle that comes with complex financial challenges. Your professional career and life will be full of unforeseen and unexpected events which may impact your finances. You will need a trusted financial advisor who can assist you in managing your wealth, not just during your career, but post-career as well.\nOur primary objective is to build long-lasting relationships with all of our clients by demonstrating fiduciary responsibility, consistent collaboration and hands-on implementation. Our team is easily accessible and specializes in providing a first class customer service experience that truly puts the client FIRST.\nAt Alpha Financial, we pay close attention and LISTEN as you articulate your needs, goals and priorities. We then COLLABORATE with you to develop a holistic, personalized, and robust wealth management plan to help achieve your definition of success. Finally, we EXECUTE according to your unique plan with constant communication with you regarding progress made or necessary changes.\nOur integrated 360 wealth management model encompasses the following services of Cash Management, Strategic Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, and Charitable Management.\nPlease note we are not attorneys, accountants or CPA. However, we rely on a network of these professionals to address these services for our clients.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9434291124343872}
+{"content": "Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined 39 senators led by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to introduce historic, comprehensive federal legislation to ban discrimination against LGBT Americans.\nThe bill was filed simultaneously in the U.S. House of Representatives by 158 Representatives.\n\"While we've witnessed a number of great strides toward full equality for our LGBT family and friends, it's time to ensure our laws are entirely free from discrimination,\"\nBennet said. \"Thankfully, LGBT Coloradans already enjoy many of these protections. This bill will ensure that every American has the same opportunities for success, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.\"\nDespite major advances in equality for LGBT Americans, including nationwide marriage equality, in the majority of states, too many people are at risk of being fired from their jobs or evicted from their homes based on their sexual orientation.\nThe Equality Act of 2015 would ensure full federal non-discrimination equality by adding sexual orientation and gender identity to other protected classes, such as race or religion, in existing federal laws.\nThe bill would ban discrimination in a host of areas, including employment, housing, public education, public accommodations, jury service, access to credit, and federal funding.\nThe bill would also add protections against sex discrimination in parts of anti-discrimination laws where these protections had not been included previously, including in public accommodations and federal funding.\nIn addition to Bennet, Merkley, Baldwin, and Booker, the bill is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tom Carper (D-DE), Chris Coons (D-DE), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Al Franken (D-MN), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Patty Murray (D-WA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Harry Reid (D-NV), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Tom Udall (D-NM), Mark Warner (D-VA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).\nFor further information about the Equality Act:\n# # #", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5010383129119873}
+{"content": "Carbon Health Acquires Remote Patient Monitoring Company Alertive Healthcare to Expand Omnichannel Care Delivery New home-based care technologies offer key vitals for providers and more accessible healthcare for patients\nSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Carbon Health, a leading national healthcare provider, today announced the acquisition of Alertive Healthcare, an industry-leading remote patient monitoring (RPM) company. This acquisition accelerates Carbon Health’s omnichannel care delivery strategy, extends its home-based care capabilities, and expands its remote patient care offerings.\nAlertive Healthcare offers a robust platform of RPM tools for providers to manage patients proactively across a range of specialties spanning primary care, cardiology, neurology, and nephrology. Alertive’s platform records physiological data from patients and sends intelligent alerts to providers to streamline documentation and decrease treatment time for critical chronic conditions. Providers who have enrolled high-risk patients in Alertive Healthcare’s platform have seen significant reduction in systolic blood pressure associated with decreased heart attack and stroke risk. By letting the patient and doctor know when the patient’s blood pressure is rising, Alertive automates medication management to prevent heart attack and strokes before they occur.\nBy acquiring Alertive Healthcare, Carbon Health is extending the company’s impact on its patient’s lives beyond physical clinics. Over the next several months, Alertive Healthcare’s platform and services will be integrated into Carbon Health’s omnichannel care model, extending its home-based care capabilities with connected devices, wearables and other sensors to share patient’s vitals with their Carbon Health provider. In addition to in-person follow ups and phone calls, Carbon Health providers will have real-time visibility into patients' vitals allowing them to alert and monitor patients at home.\nCarbon Health will also continue to partner with Alertive Healthcare’s provider customers to serve a broader range of patients for post-acute care and chronic condition management. With early detection of deterioration that can flag potential issues and more active monitoring and management, Carbon Health will be able to collaborate closely with other health systems, specialists, and payors to coordinate care through the Alertive platform and reduce costs.\n“Carbon Health has already seen the power of RPM tools throughout the COVID pandemic in enabling better care for patients remotely with blood pressure cuffs, glucometers, and scales.” said Myoung Cha, Chief Strategy Officer and President of Home-Based Care at Carbon Health. “Based on this early success, we believe that delivering great care in the home is critical to providing accessible healthcare for everyone, which is why we are making investments in hardware as a key pillar of our omnichannel care model. Combined with our recent acquisition of Steady Health for diabetes care, Alertive Healthcare now allows us to expand our existing RPM offerings to multiple chronic diseases affecting the heart, brain, lungs and kidney.”\n“As a stroke neurologist, I observed early on in my career that video consultations can only do so much and that there needed to be infrastructure to monitor patients beyond hospital settings. The pandemic made this even more obvious,” said Nirav H. Shah M.D., CEO and Founder of Alertive Healthcare. “As two companies focused on closing access gaps to healthcare, Carbon Health and Alertive Healthcare are a great match. By joining the Carbon Health team, we will be able to reach more patients, provide real telemetry, and deliver care beyond video in a way that’s truly scalable.”\nThrough its unique omnichannel care model, Carbon Health is designed to meet patients where they are by delivering care via a variety of access points, including in-person clinics, home-based care, and easy-to-use consumer health tools. The combination of these offerings go beyond one-off appointments, spanning the entire spectrum of primary care, including for chronic and acute conditions. With Carbon Health’s proprietary electronic medical record (EMR) combined with the addition of powerful new RPM tools to monitor chronic diseases, Carbon Health is expanding how its providers analyze meaningful data and make better informed decisions for patients' long-term care.\nAbout Carbon Health\nCarbon Health is a leading national healthcare provider with a mission to bring high-quality healthcare to everyone. Carbon Health provides primary and urgent care that is accessible to nearly two-thirds of the U.S. Leveraging its unique technology platform, Carbon Health provides its patients with\nomnichannel care, designed to meet patients where they are by delivering care via a variety of access points, including in-person clinics, home-based care, hardware, on-site employer-based care, and virtually via the Carbon Health app. Carbon Health also provides value-based care to enterprise partners across a broad range of industries, including academia, sports, entertainment, biotechnology, and travel.\nFounded in 2015, Carbon Health is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Atreides, Blackstone Horizon, Dragoneer Investment Group, Brookfield Technology Partners (BTP), Fifth Wall, Lux Capital, Silver Lake Waterman, DCVC, and Builders VC. To access Carbon Health, download the app (iTunes or Google Play) or visit carbonhealth.com.\nContacts Media Contacts Lindsey Whitehouse press@carbonhealth.com\nSource: Carbon Health", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8455281853675842}
+{"content": "THE EVOLUTION OF WORKPLACE INTO BOUNDLESS OFFICE\nIf one looks back at the evolution of workspaces, they can notice that the idea of workspaces has changed significantly. From the rigid structures of the 1950s to the decentralization of decision-making around the 80s to the rise of coworking in 2010, we have now reached the phase of boundless offices.\nWhat is a boundless office? As the name suggests, work culture in the modern world has escaped the bounds of the traditional office. Earlier, the underlying principle remained constant, which is working in an office space for a fixed period of time. However, with the new boundless nature of work, those set structures have begun to crumble and it has a direct implication on the office space.\nThis transformation has led to the amalgamation of form and function to bring a future workspace where a coworking space, a traditional office, a hybrid space, all can coexist efficiently. There are copious changes with the onset of boundless office.\n1. Agile working A couple of decades ago, work meant going to the office and doing the standard 9-5 hours job. Flexibility was a thing of the dystopian future. But agile culture has become the norm today. According to a CBRE report, employees prefer having choices about where, when, and how to work rather than having a specific position within the office or access to technology. This new boundless perspective adds personalisation and connectivity to the workspace. 2. Inclusive design Inclusive workspace design addresses both infrastructural as well as psychological needs. Providing enough infrastructure to accommodate physical requirements is prehistoric now. Workspace is a major part of employees’ lives and its environment can have extensive reverberations on their mental health. A boundless office solves this conundrum by enhancing the workspace atmosphere while offering workstyle flexibility. 3. Focus on wellbeing The old office structure had a lot of pitfalls that impacted employees physically and psychologically. Sheer inclusion of health and safety prerequisites are no longer sufficient in the boundless office. The boundless office is evolved to keep employee wellbeing at the forefront by acclimatizing to ergonomics. It brings the perfect blend of design, management, and cultural reorganization to improve wellbeing rather than mitigating them. 4. Biophilic workspace From being a premium embellishment at the workplace, green interiors today play a key role in comprehensive growth. According to a Human Spaces report, a biophilic workspace leads to 15% better wellbeing, 6% more productivity, and 15% higher creativity among employees.1 The discussions about the holistic benefits of green buildings continue to evolve rapidly. Organizations are now envisioning sophisticated building designs to influence wellness, performance, and retention.\nIn short, a boundless office offers enough flexibility to all the stakeholders to create a more inclusive, tech-savvy, and creativity-driven workspace. Considering the growing demand for remote work, boundless work is here to stay and so is the boundless office.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5150153040885925}
+{"content": "National Cabinet has endorsed the “National Code for Boarding School Students”.\nThis Code will deliver a national approach to support the travel needs of boarding school students during COVID-19 lockdowns.\nIn endorsing the Code, states and territories have committed to a nationally consistent, COVID-safe approach to intrastate and cross-border movement for boarding students, and their families and carers.\nJurisdictions will be responsible for implementing the Code in line with relevant health advice.\nThe Australian Government has worked closely with stakeholders to understand this issue and develop more workable and compassionate arrangements. The Code was considered by the Education Ministers Meeting and subsequently the Australian Health Protection Principals Committee (AHPPC) in early September 2020. Chief Health Officers in jursidictions were briefed on the principles and issues facing this cohort.\nThis Code will support the nation’s 23,000 boarding students, particularly those who travel interstate for their schooling, as well as their families.\nThe National Cabinet agreement will help reunite families and ensures the safety and wellbeing of boarding school children, and their families and carers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6405730843544006}
+{"content": "Antibodies are blood proteins with highly specialized functions: to recognize and eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances in the body. Inspired by the exquisite specificity of these molecules, drug developers have been turning them into therapies for a range of diseases, including cancer.\nThe first approved monoclonal antibody to treat blood cancers (a drug called rituximab) paved the way for a long line of similar biologics to enter the clinic. The problem, however, is that these therapies don't work for all patients. Additionally, in the patients who respond, the cancer-killing effects of antibody treatments wane over time as tumors develop resistance.\nDue to these limitations, researchers have been seeking ways of enhancing cancer biologics. Recent work by scientists at the University of Southampton, in collaboration with biopharma partner UCB, has seen a breakthrough in the field—engineered antibodies with a unique 2-in-1 feature for combating cancer.\nThe new platform combines distinctive properties of two antibody classes, IgM and IgG, to improve the therapeutic effectiveness of the resulting hybrid antibody. A modified IgM' tailpiece' is fused to the C-terminus of IgG. This addition of the C757S-tailpiece—a small, 18 amino-acid peptide—activates the complement pathway to enhance target cell killing while limiting adverse side effects in patients. The innovators of the method see this as a plug-and-play tool where the tailpiece can be engineered onto existing antibodies, turning them into what they call 'bio-betters'.\nLead researcher Mark Cragg from the University of Southampton said, \"Antibody engineering is a fascinating area and allows us to take advantage of the fantastic molecules that nature has evolved to combat infection and improve on them for our therapeutic purposes.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8716837167739868}
+{"content": "Cloud: an unblurred message\n[Alessandra Mariani, UQAM]\nDiller Scofidio + Renfro built the Blur Building on Lake Neuchâtel in 2002. Visual impairment and disorientation were caused by a thick, white fog generated by its high-pressure nozzle system.\nBlur was for its architects, a critique of our dependency to visual conditioning, a demonstration of the paradoxes of mass diffusion, and a space where the visual frame governing social interaction was eliminated. A space where the erosion of images hopefully gave way to a transmission mode involving the whole human sensorium.\nWhile technology gave life to Blur and its visitors maintained it, the wind randomly revealed its artifice. Through the spectacle Blur both condemned and delivered, the accidental alteration of its suspended space revealed the logistics behind its operation.\nJose Saramago’s novel Blindness (1998) where the characters are also in a sightless state, describes how these suspended moments are the last resort for reflexivity. While an allegory of the human decency, the novel demonstrates that certain conditions are necessary to seize life’s tribulations.\nIn recent times, specific conditions placed us in a metaphoric cloud. Intensified by information, this state also faced unpredictable interruptions. Following Saramago‘s allegory, let us then think of Blur as a harbinger.\nA demonstration of how criticality can be fostered through sequential disruptions.\nA demonstration of how serendipity can arise from a heterotopia of suspended particles of space and time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9695426821708679}
+{"content": "Our companies have a long history of leading the industry. Today, adult tobacco consumers are increasingly seeking new options, including those that reduce risk, and their preferences are evolving rapidly.\nOur Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future.\nImportantly, we will work within the framework that government, public health and regulatory bodies have established to communicate about reduced harm choices. And for any tobacco consumer who wants to quit, we offer access to a breadth of information from experts on how to do so successfully.\nThe actions we are taking will create a different Altria – and a different landscape that we believe will benefit today's adult tobacco consumers, our business and the thousands we employ.\nThat's why we're focused on\nMoving Beyond Smoking TM by providing more potentially reduced harm alternatives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8722220659255981}
+{"content": "Abstract Background Reduced sensory feedback from lower leg prostheses results in harmful gait patterns and entails a significant cognitive burden because users have to visually monitor their locomotion. Objectives The purpose of this study was to validate a sensory feedback device designed to help elderly patients with transfemoral amputation to improve their temporal gait symmetry after a training program aimed at associating the vibrotactile patterns with symmetrical walking. Design This was a prospective quasi-experimental study including 3 elderly patients walking with lower leg prostheses. Methods During training sessions, participants walked on a treadmill equipped with a feedback device that controlled vibrotactile stimulators based on signals from a sensorized insole while provided with visual feedback about temporal gait symmetry. The vibrotactile stimulators delivered short-lasting, low-intensity vibrations synchronously with certain gait-phase transitions. During pretraining and posttraining sessions, participants walked without visual feedback about gait symmetry under 4 conditions: with or without vibrotactile feedback while performing or not performing a secondary cognitive task. The primary outcome measure was temporal gait symmetry. Results With ≤2 hours of training, the participants improved their temporal gait symmetry from 0.82 to 0.84 during the pretraining evaluation session to 0.98 to 1.02 during the follow-up session across all conditions. Following training, participants were able to maintain good temporal gait symmetry, without any evidence of an increased cognitive burden. Limitations The small sample size and short follow-up time do not allow straightforward extrapolations to larger populations or extended time periods. Conclusions Low-cost, gait phase–specific vibrotactile feedback, after training combined with visual feedback, may improve the temporal gait symmetry in patients with transfemoral amputation without representing an additional cognitive burden. Received August 6, 2015. Accepted September 20, 2016. © 2016 American Physical Therapy Association", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8727841973304749}
+{"content": "This article describes a neural semantic parser that maps natural language utterances onto logical forms that can be executed against a task-specific environment, such as a knowledge base or a database, to produce a response. The parser generates tree-structured logical forms with a transition-based approach, combining a generic tree-generation algorithm with domain-general grammar defined by the logical language. The generation process is modeled by structured recurrent neural networks, which provide a rich encoding of the sentential context and generation history for making predictions. To tackle mismatches between natural language and logical form tokens, various attention mechanisms are explored. Finally, we consider different training settings for the neural semantic parser, including fully supervised training where annotated logical forms are given, weakly supervised training where denotations are provided, and distant supervision where only unlabeled sentences and a knowledge base are available. Experiments across a wide range of data sets demonstrate the effectiveness of our parser.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9990809559822083}
+{"content": "Philosophy Documentation Center,\nPhilosophical Studies, 2021\nAbstractHow many individuals are present where we see a pregnant individual? Within a substance ontological framework, there are exactly two possible answers to this question. The standard answer—two individuals—is typically championed by scholars endorsing the predominant Containment View of pregnancy, according to which the foetus resides in the gestating organism like in a container. The alternative answer—one individual—has recently found support in the Parthood View, according to which the foetus is a part of the gestating organism. Here I propose a third answer: a pregnant individual is neither two individuals nor one individual but something in between one and two. This is because organisms are better understood as processes than as substances. With a special focus on the Parthood View, I explain why a Process View of pregnancy, according to which a pregnant individual is a bifurcating hypercomplex process, surpasses the substance ontological approaches.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7394444942474365}
+{"content": "#bodypositivity: A content analysis of body positive accounts on Instagram Publication Type: Journal Article Citation: Body Image, 2019, 29 pp. 47 - 57 Issue Date: 2019-06-01\nOpen Access\n© 2019 Elsevier Ltd In the last decade, the body image literature has begun to extend beyond a primary focus on body image disturbances and examine the construct of positive body image. Similarly, “Body positivity” is a growing social media trend that seeks to challenge dominant societal appearance ideals and promote acceptance and appreciation of all bodies and appearances. The present study provides a content analysis of body positive posts on Instagram. A set of 640 Instagram posts sampled from popular body positive accounts were coded for physical appearance-related attributes and central themes featured. Results showed that body positive imagery typically depicted a broad range of body sizes and appearances. Additionally, while a proportion of posts were appearance-focused, the majority of posts conveyed messages aligned with theoretical definitions of positive body image. This study clarifies body positive content on Instagram, as well as highlights points of overlap and distinction from academic principles of positive body image and other appearance-focused social media content. Accordingly, the results offer theoretical and practical implications for future research and prevention efforts.\nPlease use this identifier to cite or link to this item:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5402222871780396}
+{"content": "Methylene blue (MB) is an FDA-grandfathered drug with memory-enhancing effects at low doses, but opposite effects at high doses. We investigated the effects of four MB doses (0.1, 0.5, 5.0, or 10.0 μM) on zebrafish memory retention in the T-maze task. After training fish to swim into a certain arm of the T-maze, the fish were placed into a tank containing one of the four MB doses or a control tank containing blue food dye. Subsequently, fish were placed into the T-maze for memory retention testing. Results indicated that MB produced hormetic dose-response effects on memory. Fish that received the 0.5 μM dose performed significantly better at the T-maze than those that received higher doses. Fish who received 5.0 μM did not exhibit a significant difference in performance from control fish, and the fish that received the 10.0 μM dose performed significantly worse than lower doses. These findings support the utility of zebrafish in comparative research and their potential value for testing of MB and other neuropsychopharmacological treatments in animal models of memory disorders.\nKeywords: T-maze; hormetic dose-response; memory; methylene blue; zebrafish.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.559639573097229}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nEnglish: This article aims to describe the prevalence and nature of learner violence in urban secondary schools and what school staff members, learners and parents perceive as the major contributing factors to either promoting or preventing interpersonal adolescent violence. Adolescents’ behaviour and development are to a large extent influenced by the type of relationship they have with school staff members, their parents and peer group. This article provides an overview of the empirical study and a discussion of the main research findings that should assist schools and families with collaboratively identifying and addressing the social and ecological factors that either promote or prevent aggressive or violent adolescent learner behaviour.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8804315328598022}
+{"content": "Abstract\nApproximately 40% of lupus patients experience neurological and/or psychiatric disorders. However, the mechanisms contributing to the wide range of neuropsychiatric manifestations (NPSLE) have not yet been fully elucidated. We have demonstrated that the choroid plexus (CP) in the MRL/lpr NPSLE lupus mouse model is heavily infiltrated with effector T cells. We investigated T cell receptor (TCR) usage and repertoire diversity in CP infiltrating T cells, to enhance our understanding of this T cell population and its possible contribution to neuropsychiatric disease. The CP, salivary glands, and spleens were dissected from female MRL/lpr mice (n=9, n=9, n=4 respectively) and the spleens from female MRL/MpJ (n=5) at 17–22 weeks of age, at which time MRL/lpr mice display prominent neurobehavioral deficits. The TCR repertoire was evaluated by isolating genomic DNA, amplifying the CDR3 sequence by multiplex PCR (Adaptive Technologies), and analyzing the sequences with the Adaptive Technologies immunoSeq Analyzer and the R software, LymphoSeq. MRL/lpr CP tissues had increased numbers of T cell sequences, unique productive sequences, and clonality. The top 10 productive rearrangements were more abundant in MRL/lpr CP when compared to the MRL/lpr and MRL/MpJ splenic tissues (p = 0.0673 and p = 0.0003 respectively). The MRL/lpr CP had an increased frequency of TCRBV02, TCRBV04, TCRBV12, and TCRBV26 genes compared to MRL/lpr splenic and salivary gland tissues. Despite the lymphoproliferation found in this lupus strain, the increased oligoclonal expansion and limited TCR V beta gene usage in the MRL/lpr CP T cell repertoire, as compared to other MRL/lpr tissues, implies a distinct and specific infiltration of T cells into the CP.\nCopyright © 2020 by The American Association of Immunologists, Inc.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7680080533027649}
+{"content": "We are temporarily amending a rule, OAR 471-030-0036, to expand individuals’ eligibility to receive benefits under certain circumstances.\nThe rule is being amended to allow individuals to receive unemployment benefits when their availability to work is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This change clarifies when workers are considered available to work and eligible to receive Unemployment Insurance benefits. This rule change could expand the availability of benefits for people who are impacted by COVID-19 and may relieve the economic burden of not receiving benefits.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9620169997215271}
+{"content": "There’s a persistent myth that LASIK results are temporary. In reality, all evidence suggests that LASIK provides long-lasting visual improvement. However, there are a few considerations that you should be aware of.\nLASIK eye surgery is a safe and effective way to correct refractive vision errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992828965187073}
+{"content": "Three Digitized Ways to Improve the Member Experience\nHealth plans are all too familiar with the challenges of member experience—that perfect storm of call/processing volume surge, staffing challenges, and critical moment-of-truth engagement pressures.\nTo be successful, today’s digital-led member engagement must meet the needs of Generation “C” – the “connected” customer demographic that spans generations. These consumers make purchasing decisions based on brand reputation and a more personalized experience. A strong digital toolkit containing interaction analytics; AI-powered data capture; and automation will elevate and customize engagement to earn and retain these buyers. It may be counterintuitive, but digital enablers such as analytics, AI-powered intake, and bots can deliver a more empathetic, customized member enrollment experience—one that earns and retains customers for life.\nDid you find this useful? See Topics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9441951513290405}
+{"content": "As of April 2021, the Government is introducing new legislation relating to off-payroll labour in the private sector.\nCurrently, the responsibility lies wholly with us to ensure that the IR35 rules are reviewed and the correct tax treatment is applied. From April 2021, it will be the responsibility of our clients to review the employment status of each consultant.\nWe understand the legislation and guide our clients through it to ensure compliance. Before each engagement we sit with our clients and use market leading tools to determine IR35 status. We do this for every assignment. This is then written into the contract and reviewed periodically to ensure working practices match.\nOur clients engage us as we bring essential Change Management and Programme Management experience and expertise to their organisation. We lead and guide our clients and take the necessary steps needed to ensure the assignments outcomes are delivered – A key part of the legislation.\nWhile we know in some cases our clients want a specific individual to deliver the assignment, we always ensure that a substitute from our network is available as backup to deliver the project should it be needed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9717428684234619}
+{"content": "Registered users receive a variety of benefits including the ability to customize email alerts, create favorite journals list, and save searches.Please note that a BioOne web account does not automatically grant access to full-text content. An institutional or society member subscription is required to view non-Open Access content.Contact helpdesk@bioone.org with any questions.\nYellow chanterelles are one of the most common edible mushrooms found in Yunnan Province, China. Previous studies identified the species of these mushrooms as Cantharellus cibarius Fr. based on morphology alone. However, the diversity of yellow chanterelles comprises many species within the C. cibarius complex, including C. yunnanensis W.F. Chiu. We hypothesized that the latter species is widely marketed in Yunnan Province and does not actually belong to C. cibarius. Hence, to confirm the species identity, taxonomic re-evaluation using integrated taxonomic approaches is required. Herein, samples collected from different markets and from near the type locality were subjected to morphological and molecular analyses. We generated tef-1α sequences and analyzed them using the maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference methods. The study revealed that the specimens previously identified as C. cibarius with a wide distribution in southwestern China are indeed C. yunnanensis. Our morphological assessment was markedly influenced by the revision of the type specimen (C. yunnanensis) and its original description, as some characteristics of the specimen did not match the description (e.g., the size and shape of the spores). Similarly, our single-locus phylogenetic analysis strongly supported the identification of the marketed species in Southwestern China (Guizhou and Yunnan Provinces) as C. yunnanensis instead of C. cibarius. Following our findings, we epitypified C. yunnanensis. Additionally, we collected, identified, and confirmed the presence of C. cibarius in northeastern China.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9903810620307922}
+{"content": "Microbiomes of the wood tiger moth\nIn a Nutshell\nThere is increasing evidence that microbiota can have a significant impact on an insect’s ecology and evolution, and research into insect microbiomes has increased dramatically in the past decade. We investigate the role of bacteria found in the wood tiger moth by applying state-of-the-art methodology.\nHere, we have revealed two microbiomes: the gut microbiome and the microbiome in the defensive secretions from the prothoracic gland. Our aims have been to understand the effects the microbiomes have on the host moths, and if the bacterial communities present are conserved or highly variable.\nThe wood tiger moth is home to communities of bacteria in both its gut and defensive fluids. Experiments on the frass produced by larvae have revealed a correlation between the homozygous white allele genotype of the moth and the bacterial taxa present in the gut community. We also observe faster development in larvae when gut microbiota from the white morph is transplanted to homozygous yellow genotypes (Juottonen, Nasiri\net al., in prep).\nBy contrast, the microbiome in the defence fluids is more conserved. Across populations in Finland and Estonia, we have found very little divergence in bacterial community content. Similarly, within a single population, a robust community of bacteria remain present over multiple years and generations (Murphy\net al., in prep).\nThe bacteria present in the defensive secretions appears to play a role in the efficacy of the fluids against avian predators. Secretions from moths whose bacterial communities were depleted by antibiotics during development elicited less hesitation in experiments with blue tits than secretions from untreated moths (Galarza, Murphy\net al., in prep.). This points towards the bacteria being involved in the moth’s anti-predator defences and wider ecological interactions.\nFollowing the depletion of the microbiomes bacterial community, a number of changes have been recorded in laboratory-based experiments. The larvae reach pupation significantly faster following multiple applications of antibiotics. Gene expression analysis of these larvae revealed that genes related to immune functions were down-regulated relative to control group larvae, while genes related to growth and cuticle development were up-regulated following antibiotic injections (Galarza, Murphy,\net al., under review). This reveals to us that the immune system is required to maintain homeostasis in the moth’s microbiome and this comes with its own costs for the host.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.709874153137207}
+{"content": "Sharjah, October 9, 2021\nBodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Honorary President of Breastfeeding Friends Societyof the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, has emphasised that ongoing and future research on the role of breastfeeding will be a key motivator for global governments to develop targeted community awareness programmes and pro-breastfeeding policies, which will be particularly useful for working mothers.\nBodour Al Qasimi made these remarks at the 21st anniversary celebrations held virtually by the Breastfeeding Friends Society. The event, held under the patronage of Bodour Al Qasimi, was attended by Eng. Khawla Abdel Aziz Al Noman, Chairperson of the Breastfeeding Friends Society,managers of institutions, entity’s board members, sponsors, partners and female volunteers.\nBodour Al Qasimi noted thatthe significance of this millennia-old practice that symbolises life, nourishment and the parent–child bond has been proved by both science and history, adding that breastfeeding offers a strong foundation for healthy children and close-knit families.\nOn her part, Eng. Khawla said: “We host this annual ceremony to highlight our commitment to fostering healthy lifestyle practices in our community and improve public health, particularly of mothers and babies. Our goals and efforts are guided by the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of SCFA. I proudly share that around 17,365 community members have benefited from our virtual initiatives.”\nThe anniversary celebrations included the graduation of 15 trainees from the Breastfeeding Counselor Programme,and thehonouring of sponsors, supporters and volunteers for their countless contributionsto the Society’s mission of encouraging good health practices and supporting the wellbeing of families.\n– ENDS – Breastfeeding Friends Society Logo Group Image (on Zoom) of the Breastfeeding Friends Societyboard members", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5245327949523926}
+{"content": "If someone is arrested for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of narcotics, he or she may face criminal charges. DUI drivers can also be held financially liable for the injuries, damages, and losses they cause under the civil justice system, which is distinct from the criminal justice system. While a drunk driver may receive a punishment in a criminal court, DUI victims and their families may be unable to obtain monetary recompense for their losses.\nAn attorney for car accidents in Boston may assist individuals in pursuing and obtaining just recompense for their losses. Civil lawsuits can be more straightforward to prosecute than criminal ones, as the plaintiff only needs to establish the defendant’s negligence.\nDamages in Accidents Caused by Drunk Driving/DUI\nIf you have been harmed in a drunk driving accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses, which may include the following:\nMedical expenses:Any medical treatment you got as a result of the accident, including hospitalization, surgery, medication, medical equipment, and continuous physical therapy. Keep all records and receipts to prove your injury and to claim these expenditures. Lost wages:If you are unable to work temporarily while recovering from an injury, you may request compensation for those days. If you have been forced to resign from your employment as a result of your injuries and disability, you may be eligible for further compensation for loss of earning capacity.\nAlong with physical pain and discomfort, car accident injuries can result in emotional and psychological complications such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Physical pain and emotional misery are compensable as part of pain and suffering.\nPunitive damages are awarded to punish the culpable party for extremely severe conduct.\nIn the event of a DUI victim’s death, the victim’s family members may file a wrongful death claim. These lawsuits assist victims’ families in obtaining compensation for losses like medical bills, funeral and burial fees, grief and suffering, future income loss, and loss of love, care, and companionship.\nWhat an Astute Attorney Can Do for a Victim of Drunk Driving/DUI\nIf you have been hurt by a drunk driver, it is critical to contact an experienced personal injury law firm immediately following the accident, as the law firm may wish to send its own investigator to check the scene and interview with any witnesses while the facts are still fresh in their memories. If the intoxicated driver who caused you harm was a government employee, you may be entitled to sue the government agency where the motorist worked. If this is the case, you must act immediately, as the statute of limitations is six months.\nAdditionally, an experienced personal injury law firm can assist you in obtaining appropriate and comprehensive medical care for your physical, emotional, and psychological injuries, as well as ensuring you receive full compensation for your injuries and damages, including punitive damages against the driver, if possible.\nAccidents involving alcohol require extra attention to ensure that the victim receives the most compensation. Leave nothing to chance when it comes to your future and that of your family. Engage the knowledge and expertise of TorkLaw’s DUI accident attorneys.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8792975544929504}
+{"content": "SS4: Business Intelligence: The CSCW Perspectives\n· Organizers\nDr. Usharani Hareesh Govindarajan - Hareesh.pillai@sjtu.edu.cn, Prof. Davidrajuh Reggie - reggie.davidrajuh@uis.no, Prof. Dali Zhang - zhangdl@sjtu.edu.cn, Prof. Balkrishna E. Narkhede - benarkhede@nitie.ac.in, Dr. Hardik Gohel - GohelH@uhv.edu, Prof. Amine Ezzerouali - amine.ezzerouali@skema.edu, Dr. Rakesh D. Raut - rraut@nitie.ac.in, and Mr. Dhiraj Kumar Singh - dhiraj.kumar@edifecs.com\n· Description/Abstract\nBusiness Intelligence (BI) combines products, processes, and technologies to transform data into knowledge that drives value creation. BI initially started by utilizing internal transactional information and transitioned into data-driven approaches such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, and Machine Learning (ML) that enhance the business operations by acting as a key element amongst involved stakeholders. As promising as expanded use of business intelligence may be, there is still the need for a careful and balanced discussion of the specific business and technical preconditions for capturing the business value. Several research explorations in recent years have highlighted such frameworks and techniques for transforming data into insights for the final decision support. However, BI stakeholders continue to work with information asymmetry through the exchange of Zoom calls, e-mails, minutes of meetings, to-do lists, schedules, and documents between participants. As a result, participants become disoriented, and the decision-making task may not yield the best business results. This special session, therefore, focuses on the business intelligence perspectives from a collaborative viewpoint. The special session is planned as a platform for all forms of computer-supported collaborative systems that help tackle the information asymmetry among BI stakeholders including but not limited to frameworks, architectures, innovative methods, and models through the explorations in emerging trends such as analytics pipelining and automation, Augmented intelligence, BI design techniques, analytics translation (explainable AI), graphics facilitation, low-code tools, contact point management strategies (identification, addition/creation, and reduction), citizen developers, etc. Further, this session especially welcomes work in progress papers to provide researchers and developers with an opportunity to discuss evolving and early-stage ideas and to solicit feedback from the CSCWD community at large. A compilation of accepted and presented discussions from our prior 2020 ~ 2021-year special session on Cooperative Systems Incorporating Immersive Technologies is in the following link for further background: https://youtu.be/CV6syQ-6FfE", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6843502521514893}
+{"content": "The endosomal system is expansive and complex, characterized by swift morphological transitions, dynamic remodeling of membrane constituents, and intracellular positioning changes. To properly navigate this ever-altering membrane labyrinth, transmembrane protein cargoes typically require specific sorting signals that are decoded by components of protein coats. The best-characterized sorting process within the endosomal system is the rapid internalization of select transmembrane proteins within clathrin-coated vesicles. Endocytic signals consist of linear motifs, conformational determinants, or covalent modifications in the cytosolic domains of transmembrane cargo. These signals are interpreted by a diverse set of clathrin-associated sorting proteins (CLASPs) that translocate from the cytosol to the inner face of the plasma membrane. Signal recognition by CLASPs is highly cooperative, involving additional interactions with phospholipids, Arf GTPases, other CLASPs, and clathrin, and is regulated by large conformational changes and covalent modifications. Related sorting events occur at other endosomal sorting stations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9206437468528748}
+{"content": "(MENAFN- GetNews) Electrolyte Mixes Market is driven by surge in the number of health-centric consumers worldwide, engaging marketing strategies, and increasing focus on introducing electrolyte mixes with innovative packaging.\nElectrolyte Mixes Market: Introduction\nA recent study published by Transparency Market Research on the electrolyte mixes market includes global industry analysis and opportunity assessment for 2020-2030. The revenue generated from the global\nelectrolyte mixes market is expected to be valued at US$ 3.2 Bn in 2020, which is estimated to rise at a CAGR of 11.7%, to reach US$ 9.7 Bn by 2030.\nWide End-use Applications of Electrolyte Mixes Boost Market Growth\nElectrolyte mixes possess vital minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, etc. that carry an electric charge. Electrolytes are necessary for the body, as they help in the movement of nutrients inside and outside of cells, balancing water level and ensuring proper functioning of nerves, muscles, brain, and other important organs.\nRequest Brochure@\nElectrolyte mixes are also used in the treatment of animal diseases and are added to animal feed. For instance, electrolytes are used in the treatment of scours in dairy animals. They are also used in batteries, construction, and preparation of agricultural products.\nThus, the multifunctional benefits of electrolyte mixes, along with its widening application are anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.\nREQUEST FOR COVID19 IMPACT ANALYSIS –\nRise in Potassium Deficiency in Individuals to Positively Impact Market Expansion\nAccording to research studies, working class individuals lack adequate potassium content in the body due to hectic lifestyle. The deficiency of potassium can increase the risk of developing kidney stones and various other diseases, and lead to fluctuation in blood pressure. Severe deficiency of potassium can also cause hypokalemia resulting in muscle weakness, fatigue, constipation, etc. Electrolyte mixes are enhanced with minerals such as potassium, which helps the body to function optimally.\nBuy Now :\nThus, rising potassium deficiency is expected to drive consumers toward the consumption of potassium-rich products.\nGrowing Preference for Convenience Packaging\nThe rising demand for convenience packaging is one of the primary factors driving the electrolyte mixes market across the globe. Fast-paced lifestyle and time-scarcity have resulted in several people preferring on-the-go food items. This leads to increased sales of handy small packaging of electrolyte mixes, which can be carried easily. This is supported by innovative packaging that allows storage of electrolyte mixes for longer time.\nOver the years, consumers have shown an increasing preference for portable, efficient, and convenience packaging and sachets to meet all the three requirements. These factors are anticipated to drive the electrolyte mixes market during the forecast period.\nMENAFN14102021003238003268ID1102973460\nLegal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5988239049911499}
+{"content": "Recently, the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued a decision affirming the decree of a family court terminating a mother’s parental rights to her four children. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCFY) became involved with the family after the mother was hospitalized for mental health issues. DCFY filed a neglect petition to remove four of the woman’s children, and three were placed with their maternal grandmother, and the youngest was placed with a foster family. DCFY contends that the mother failed to fully engage in counseling and other steps to address her mental health. Further, the mother’s engagement with the children declined over several months. DCFY noted that their initial goal was reunification with the mother; however, the goal changed to termination of parental rights and adoption as time progressed.\nAccording to the relevant part of the statute, Rhode Island General Laws 1956 § 15-7-7, explains the court shall terminate any and all legal rights of a parent to a child if the court finds:\nWith clear and convincing evidence that the parent is unfit by conduct or conditions detrimental to the child", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9889317154884338}
+{"content": "Independence is something we all want our kids to have, but for some even the smallest things become a drama filled battle of wills. Does this scenario sound familiar.... Parent: \"Can you please go clean your room?\" Child: (using a whining or pouting voice)\n\"I just can't do it by myself, can you help me?\" If you've had this happen with your kids, then you're in the right place! I'm so excited to share these 4 steps to help you change this dynamic while encouraging positive behavior and building your child's confidence.\n1.\nThe Request\nYes, I know, \"Clean your room\" seems like a pretty clear request but from a child's perspective it may be open to interpretation! Ask yourself...\nIs the size of the job overwhelming? For young children, being told to clean a room may seem daunting and they may not even know where to start.\nIs this a skill that my child has or a job he has done before? If so, then have him go at it. If your child has not yet mastered a particular chore, then he may need some guidance on how to accomplish the task at hand. At this point, you could consider this a training session and do the chore with him, talking him through the steps as he learns how to do the job.\n2.\nThe Expectation\nBeing very clear and specific in your request will set your child up for success. Instead of a broad statement (\"Clean your room\") you could narrow it down to specific tasks. Request your child to neatly stack his books on the bookshelf and put his socks in the sock drawer. This allows him to know exactly what you mean and be successful in his attempts.\n3.\nThe Exit\nThis is a critical step for instilling independence in your child! Let's say you make a request and your child goes into what I used to call spaghetti legs mode. You've seen it, they melt on the floor and suddenly life is a Greek tragedy! My advice to you is two parts, both are easy and both are important:\nClearly state your confidence in his ability to do this. \"We have practiced this together and you did a great job last time. I KNOW you'll be able to get this done on your own.\"\nWalk away! DO NOT ENGAGE in conversation past this point or you're telling him you're willing to continue this negotiation (so he's now thinking he can wear you down and get you to help).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8165098428726196}
+{"content": "Healthy Eating: Prescription for Health\nDate: 10/1/2021 Time: 12:00am - 12:30am\nHealthy women are the cornerstone of healthy families. However, the obligations\nof work and family often result in delay of selfcare. This program will\nexplore conditions and mental health challenges common to women - and\noutline strategies of prevention and well-being. In this presentation\nlearn how certain foods can help you feel better and potentially give\nyou better health.\nSpeakers\nKimberley Alvari, RD, CNSC, CPXP\nDirector of Food and Clinical Nutrition Chief of Patient Experience", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8356710076332092}
+{"content": "Sophisticated and bespoke restaurant interiors should not cost an arm and leg. Nowadays, restaurant building or renovation may cost from $200,000 to $1 million depending on the interiors’ theme, aesthetics, and complexity. However, with diligence and perseverance to sweep flea markets and collaborate with artists, a lush revamp for your store can be doable.\nManaging costs, creative juices, and a make-do attitude is the end-all and be-all for a renovation project. A fresh coat of paint, an accent piece that showcases the restaurant brand identity, outdated equipment replacement, indoor plants, and classy centerpieces can transform any drab space into something out of a Pinterest interior design board. These examples are cost-efficient practices and DIY projects that can create a significant impact without breaking the bank. Ultimately, the goal is to veer away from contractors and maximize doing everything yourself to cut professional fees and installation costs.\nIt is a fact that not everyone has an eye for style. However, with the birth of Pinterest boards, online design guides, masterclasses, and interior apps, it is nearly impossible not to develop renovation design ideas and pegs. Start by making everything straightforward with clean lines, a neutral palette, and classic textures. Then, start accessorizing or identifying accent pieces and possible murals in the space.\nIn this article, we will deep dive into DIY and budget-friendly restaurant interior design ideas. These décor pegs can save an entrepreneur a significant amount of money. Of course, these projects would entail time and effort for research and building a concept deck. However, attention to detail is a non-negotiable in keeping costs at bay. In this day and age, décor with functionality are the vital elements of restaurant design. For example, a restaurant in New York City used an old grand piano as book shelving.\nWith this, architectural details are combined with functionality and design. In addition, this accent piece and conversation starter elevate the customer experience by establishing a cozy ambiance with good food and drinks with the restaurant theme at front and center.\nContents\n1. First impression lasts\nCreate a lasting impression by setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience by integrating creative and one-of-a-kind elements at the entrance door. For example, some popular restaurants in Barcelona utilize carved, massive, recycled double doors. In this way, they created that extra oomph with the door by installing an antique brass doorknob. Scrap metal facilities collect nickel, copper, brass components, and even doorknobs. Aside from an impressive door, stunning signage can also create a significant impact. Likewise, an elegant host station can make a guest feel welcome. For example, a café in Sydney showcases a host stand with a bicycle as its stand. The café is a pit stop for bikers and tourists in the area. In this way, the welcoming elements are blended with the central theme of the store. Check out langleyrecyclingkc.com for possible materials that you can convert into impressive items.\n2. Collaborate with local artists\nTransform your restaurant space into an art haven for artists in the area. In this way, the shop’s mural can be a dynamic design space by featuring different artists weekly or monthly. It can significantly cut design installation costs likewise support the community by promoting lesser-known artists.\n3. Unique seating options\nVeer away from the typical stools, booths, and new chairs. Furthermore, explore alternative seating options by utilizing cost-efficient art deco chairs. Scour flea markets, antique shops, and designer arcades for repurposed chairs. For example, a bistro in Amalfi, Italy, integrated mismatched armchairs into their furniture mix. Owners even add a fresh coat of paint to existing wooden chairs by playing with turquoise colors and earth tones. With this, the shop is revitalized with a warm, trendy, and cozy feel.\n4. Communal dining experience\nIn light of the post-pandemic times, everybody is itching to connect and gather together. Increase the seating capacity of your restaurant and at the same time encourage group dining through large communal tables. Integrate fun cards, boards, and trivia games to inspire interaction amongst guests. Explore communal tables with downcycled components. These materials can easily cut costs in half, likewise double their aesthetic quality.\n5. Highlight the restaurant location\nCapitalize on the location of the shop by highlighting the unique elements and history of the town. Integrate upcycled products like an old guitar as a flowerpot, school desks as a host stand, antique maps printed as wallpapers, and hometown trinkets as a chandelier. Rummage through flea markets for quilts turned into tablecloths. Keep your creative juices running because possibilities are endless when you combine art, design, and history.\n6. Revamp the bar\nFrequently, the bar is the focal point of a restaurant. Likewise, it is the rendezvous spot as it also serves as a waiting area for the guests. Invest time and energy to build a design peg that captures your brand identity. For example, a bespoke prohibition bar in Manila utilizes black flowers and napkins with a mirror countertop to be cohesive with its dark, ominous, and gothic theme. Be creative with cost-efficient elements through comfortable seating, energetic lighting, dynamic signage, or luxuriant succulents.\n7. Be creative on lighting\nSwap out mundane lighting fixtures with modern chandeliers, voluminous scones, and sophisticated pendants. These fixtures are a great way to enhance a mood, create an ambiance, and elevate a space. With help from a licensed technician, DIY lighting schemes are easy to carry out and a bang for your buck in upgrading your restaurant interiors. But, most importantly, the lighting must be Instagram-friendly that complements the food and drinks. Nowadays, social media is a powerful tool in marketing and advertising. So, make sure we ace and cover this aspect.\n8. Work with outdoor elements\nBring in outside elements such as flowers and plants into the indoor mix. Typically, flora and greenery are a staple in restaurant décor because they can instantly elevate the restaurant space’s mood, ambiance, and overall look. Nowadays, sunroofs, vertical gardens, flower fountains, and living walls are major design trends in the restaurant scene. Aside from its visual impact, greenery improves air quality.\nUltimately, these budget-friendly design ideas can be implemented individually likewise executed together in the different spaces of the restaurant. However, as a restaurateur, it is best to look at all design elements from the patron’s point of view and make sure that the design principles and elements are cohesive with your brand identity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6761760711669922}
+{"content": "“Stagnant” U.S. PISA performance is a call to action, experts say\nU.S. students lagged behind their international counterparts in reading, math, and science, and students’ performance remained flat as other countries’ students improved, according to much-anticipated data from the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).\nThe PISA is an international study launched in 1997 that assesses 15-year-olds in reading, math, and science every three years in an effort to evaluate worldwide education systems.\nThis year, test results focused on math in particular. According to key findings, the U.S. ranked 26th out of the 34 OECD countries. While math performance was below average, science and reading performance stayed close to average, with the U.S. ranking 17th in reading and 21st in science.\n(\nNext page: Details on U.S. PISA performance) This district’s dedication to digital tech carried students through COVID - October 15, 2021 Data-driven decisions remained a top priority for this district despite COVID’s obstacles - October 13, 2021 How one educator made computer science a “must” during COVID - October 11, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7920975089073181}
+{"content": "Ignatian Way\nThe Ignatian exercises are a gift from the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius. He developed them over 500 years ago to guide every person who desires it to a stronger relationship with God in Jesus. The genius of the exercises is that the process encourages each participant to journey to God their own way, in their own time. Each person’s journey is different: You shape and form the process based on where you are in your walk with God, and your level of commitment to the exercises. It is an exciting journey into yourself and your relationship with God.For many the exercises have helped them clarify their understanding of their relationship with God and why God created them and endowed them with unique gifts.\nThe process is a daily commitment. Every day, you read and pray on scripture, then journal your experience with God during that reflection and prayer. You finish your daily observation with the Examen. This is the most powerful part of the exercises. During a time of the day that you choose, you reflect back on your day and identify where God was present to you and where God may have felt distant. Then you journal your experience.\nJournaling is a critical part of the process. It is for you alone. It allows each participant to review their journey to God over time to identify their movement toward God. Journaling can be essays or poetry; in one case one participant used artistic doodles to express their emotional and spiritual journey with God.\nIgnatian Journey groups gather once a week. We begin with prayer, followed by a check in. We then discuss, as each person is able, our journey with God during the prior week. This journey is informed by our journaling. It is during this time we share our new insights as well as any struggles we are having while developing our relationship with God. This is a time of loving support from the group as each person learns that, while their struggles are unique, the group can still help us so we can develop a new understanding of God.The struggles are a gift from God because they help each of us identify any barriers that exist between God and ourselves. When you know what is in your way, you can remove that obstacle and go deeper with God.\nEvery few months a new group begins the approximately 30 week course. Please contact the Rev. Ted Babcock.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9926102161407471}
+{"content": "Marketing Analyst, Straive\nFor a long time, the name “SPi Global” has been synonymous with industry-leading technology-driven content operations. A strong foundation built on subject-matter expertise and technological leadership has been the driving force for this association. At the same time, the last decade has seen the emergence of another shining light in the business. A light, which is in congruence to the macro-trend of “Data becoming the New Oil” everywhere.\nWe have been working with our clients to build a data-driven decision-making strategy to make their journey of digital transformation successful. A key component here, involves working with a vast amount of data generated in the form of emails, images, financial transaction information, audio files, web page cookies, business documents, and social media messages. As most of this data is unstructured, there has been a need for someone like SPi to pitch in and help derive meaningful insights out of this data.\nWith a team of highly skilled professionals with deep expertise in extraction, enrichment and analysis of unstructured data and backed by highly intuitive and automated platforms, we have been working day in and day out to perfect the art of extracting value from the goldmine of unstructured data.\nAnd our work has not gone unnoticed.\nWe have been recognized among the “Top 20 Most Promising Big Data Solution Providers – 2020” in a recent listing by a leading global print magazine. The aforementioned list recognizes an exclusive set of solution providers with a proven track record of consistently delivering customer goals. This recognition is a testament to the enormous efforts put in by all our employees and partners and the immense faith placed in us by our clients.\nHowever, this is just the beginning of our journey to reach the apex of this domain as we continue to invest in people and technology.\nOur best is yet to come!!\nRegulators want LIBOR to phased out by December 2021, banks and financial institutes must pivot to risk-free alternative rates.\nThe COVID-19 has triggered a rush of clinical trials to discover vaccines, threatening the continuity and success of non-COVID-19 drug discovery pipelines. This guide will help you learn to mitigate these new challenges, maintain pole position, and grow your business into the future with practical strategies for decentralization.\nEnterprises tend to employ data from external sources in their data strategy to convert insights into financial gain as they mature in their data journey. This external data comes in diverse forms. However, for enterprises, the most critical is public data.\nThere are currently no compliance mandate around ESG reporting, especially for private companies, and such reporting is voluntary. While many large companies report on ESG as part of CSR, growing awareness among investors and consumers about ESG has led to this becoming a more widespread practice.\nSocially conscious or sustainable investing has spread across the world. It has a long-term financial implication in increasing a firm's chances to survive and thrive by anticipating and resolving surprises arising from ESG failures.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9321972727775574}
+{"content": "Video streaming and live streaming have become dominant forms of entertainment in China and have even fragmented the television viewership (Lee 2017). Starting from video-gaming related content, live streaming services in China nowadays have contained people’s everyday life activities such as singing, dancing, cooking and talking. Live streaming can be perceived as a social practice and a cultural form that allows various user activities and generates certain cultural values.\nWhile the live streaming industry in China has grown explosively and has become a lucrative sector of entertainment, it also “offers opportunities for lower educated, more marginalised people to participate as producers in the Chinese creative economies” (Lin and de Kloet 2019, 2). Over 60% of the live streaming content producers, or say live streamers, are young women coming from rural or lower-tiers cities seeking economic rewards. The wide diffusion of affordable technical devices, along with the booming live-streaming platforms, have offered them opportunities to achieve an upward socio-economic mobility. Zhang and Hjorth (2019) study the female streamers in the context of Douyu, a live streaming platform which mainly provides content related to video games but built its success on the popularity of female streamers (\nnüzhubo). By looking at “the intricate performative practice of these women live streamers in positioning themselves in attention economy”, they argue that the performance of these streamers to some extent is determined by the institutional power such as economic relations, platform regulations and broader social climate of spectatorship (2019, 811). Yet, the questions around subjectivities, temporality, and materiality in live streaming remain unanswered.\nThis paper aims to explore the nexus of gender, subjectivity, and technology by investigating the affective materiality of the screen, which connects the physically situated bodies of the streamers and the viewers with interface and digital features. The article in particular focuses on its influence on the practice of female steamers’ emotional labour (Hochschild, 2003). The importance of addressing the issue of emotional labour in live streaming is that it offers an often-neglected aspect to understanding the role of gender in the digital realm. Data for this paper comes from online observation on 11 female streamers on a social networking and live streaming platform MOMO. I argue that in live streaming these female streamers are in a physical and emotional state in-between performativity and authenticity, and attempt to maintain an affective relationship with their viewers. This relationship is built upon a complex and negotiable process that is influenced by gender expectation and consumerist power, and the contingency of this relationship sheds light on what I term\ndialogical intimacy. To maintain the dialogical intimacy, different patterns of these female streamers’ emotional management, which are practised on the affective materiality of the screen: deep acting on the screen; using digital features as emotional signals; using digital features as emotional reminders.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7219270467758179}
+{"content": "Background—\nThe oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) LOX-1 plays a crucial role in atherosclerosis. We sought to detect and assess atherosclerotic plaque in vivo by using single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging and a molecular probe targeted at LOX-1.Methods and Results—\nApolipoprotein EConclusions—\n–/– mice fed a Western diet and LDLR –/– and LDLR –/–/LOX-1 –/– mice fed an atherogenic diet were used. Imaging probes consisted of liposomes decorated with anti–LOX-1 antibodies or nonspecific immunoglobulin G, 111indium or gadolinium, and 1,1'-dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine fluorescence markers. In vivo imaging was performed 24 hours after intravenous injection (150 µL) of LOX-1 or nonspecific immunoglobulin G probes labeled with either 111indium (600 µCi) or gadolinium (0.075 mmol/kg), followed by aortic excision for phosphor imaging and Sudan IV staining, or fluorescence imaging and hematoxylin/eosin staining. The LOX-1 probe also colocalized with specific cell types, apoptosis, and matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression in frozen aortic sections. Single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography imaging of the LOX-1 probe showed aortic arch \"hot spots\" in apolipoprotein E –/– mice (n=8), confirmed by phosphor imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging showed significant Gd enhancement in atherosclerotic plaques in LDLR –/– mice with the LOX-1 (n=7) but not with the nonspecific immunoglobulin G (n=5) probe. No signal enhancement was observed in LDLR –/–/LOX-1 –/– mice injected with the LOX-1 probe (n=5). These results were confirmed by ex vivo fluorescence imaging. The LOX-1 probe bound preferentially to the plaque shoulder, a region with vulnerable plaque features, including extensive LOX-1 expression, macrophage accumulation, apoptosis, and matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression.\nLOX-1 can be used as a target for molecular imaging of atherosclerotic plaque in vivo. Furthermore, the LOX-1 imaging signal is associated with markers of rupture-prone atherosclerotic plaque.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7960094809532166}
+{"content": "In the past 18 months, organizations around the world have had to transition to virtual education and training. For educators and company employees alike, this remote learning comes with challenges. That’s why the Microsoft Forms team was excited to release Polls in Microsoft Teams meetings in November 2020 to address some of these challenges. This feature enables meeting organizers to engage and educate their attendees effectively using polls.\nSince then, we have investigated how you can better leverage Polls in Teams meetings, having heard your questions like, “how can I keep my attendees engaged?” or “how effectively are they absorbing the information presented?” Even as we transition to the hybrid work environment, these questions remain ever relevant.\nToday, we want to share tips on using polls for medium to large-sized Teams meetings intended to educate your participants. We hope that these suggestions, which are based on our collaboration with researchers, can help you confidently run virtual meetings that are engaging and effective for your participants.\nEspecially during a time when physical proximity can’t be achieved, it’s important to bring your attendees closer together psychologically. Based on participant changing theory, we understand that how someone feels in a group can affect their attitude to the learning and collaboration at hand.\nHow can we help attendees feel included in the meeting?\n1. Ask a multiple-choice icebreaker question, like “How are you feeling today?” or “What part of the company are you from?” Today, Polls in Teams meetings often automatically suggests such questions as you prepare for your polls (see \"Poll suggestions\" below).\n2. Collect questions they have for the class or training, like “what questions do you have before we get started?” With our upcoming Word Cloud poll (public roll out to begin approximately end of September/early October), you can ask for such open-ended responses.\n3. Ask a multiple-choice knowledge check question related to the upcoming information you plan to present.\n4. Setting expectations at the start of the meeting can also encourage engagement. Based on expectancy theory, we understand that determining your goals and expectations can generate personal motivation. Thus, you could ask via Word Cloud poll a question like, “What do you expect to learn today?”\nWhile using our computers, we can easily get distracted or lose focus. Studies have shown that adults’ attention spans last around 20-30 minutes. Therefore, long class or training sessions could lead attendees to drop their concentration.\nTo help them regain their focus, you can use polls to:\nDuring this meeting, keep in the mind the value of instant feedback. Because immediate evaluation can enhance one’s sense of order and state of concentration, you can launch a quick knowledge-check poll based on information you just presented to encourage attendees to stay engaged in the content. With Polls in Teams meetings, you can use our Multiple Choice Quiz poll to do so.\nEven with a simple “True or False?” question, quizzing your attendees can increase awareness of their understanding of the material. This self-awareness and self-monitoring help them stayed engaged with learning as well.\nLike our goal to reduce psychological distance at the start of the meeting, we hope to create a sense of belonging at the end of the meeting, too. By asking attendees for their opinion at the end of the meeting, we signal how we want to include their perspectives. This sense of belonging can encourage their contribution and engagement in the future.\nFor example, you can use Multiple Choice Polls to ask questions like, “On a scale of 1-5, how useful did you find the information presented?” or “On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with the quality of the instructor?” You can also use Word Cloud polls to ask something like “What questions do you still have that were not addressed?” to allow them the opportunity to share their thoughts directly.\nWe hope that these four tips provided guidance on how you can take advantage of polls whenever you are educating others in a virtual Teams meeting. To learn more about how use the Forms-powered Polls in Teams meeting feature, please visit our Support page.\nWe want to hear from you! To send your feedback, go to the upper right corner of your form design page and select the three dots\n... > Feedback. Thank you.\nYou must be a registered user to add a comment. If you've already registered, sign in. Otherwise, register and sign in.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8104758858680725}
+{"content": "Brain Fog is a term used to describe a range of cognitive issues associated with menopause, including forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. These conditions are often related to “menopausal fatigue,” and can be exacerbated by night sweats and insomnia. Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels are the primary cause of\nmost menopause symptoms, which research has also linked to problems with memory and cognitive decline.\nBrain Fog can be treated through prescribed hormonal therapy or addressed through lifestyle modifications like, eating a well-balanced diet, getting adequate sleep, exercising regularly, and practicing mindfulness.\nNo Service available", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5826328992843628}
+{"content": "Essential oils provide astounding benefits to the body. With the Purely Crafted Immunity Blend, you, your family, and your home will feel the true immunity boosting effects of a proprietary essential oil blend that takes purity to another level.\nWhether you’re using the Purely Crafted Immunity Blend to diffuse throughout the home, or you’re applying it topically to the body, you will be astonished at the natural uplifting and energizing qualities found in this expertly crafted essential oil blend.\nWhat is Purely Crafted Immunity Blend’s Ingredients?\nEach essential oil used in the Purely Crafted Immunity Blend was chosen for its well-known benefits and together these essential oils provide an unbeatable blend known for promoting well-being. This essential oil blend was crafted by aromatherapy experts and health practitioners for efficacy and purity.\nEach constituent of the blend plays a critical role in boosting your immunity!\nCinnamon Leaf\nThis spicy and inviting essential oil is known for providing warmth and energy to the body as well as for its healing benefits on the digestive system along with fighting colds and sore throats.\nLemon\nOne of the most uplifting essential oils around, lemon is a natural antioxidant and known for its purifying qualities.\nClove Bud\nClove bud, known for its spicy and warm aromatic notes, is one of natures best defenses to respiratory problems. Additionally, it has antifungal properties that assist in cleansing a home.\nLime\nA great purification essential oil, lime and its citrus notes, not only add an uplifting fragrance to any home, but it is an amazing natural mosquito repellent especially when combined with other essential oils.\nEucalyptus Globulus\nWith uses that range from an anti-microbial cleanser to a great sinus decongestant, eucalyptus contains a scent that exudes purity into the air with its woodsy aroma.\nRosemary\nWhile rosemary is well known for its use in the kitchen as an addition to any great dish, rosemary is also wonderful for naturally easing digestive issues such as stomach cramps and bloating. This earthy essential oil is an excellent addition to the Purely Crafted Immunity Blend upping the ante even further.\nPeppermint\nKnown for its cooling properties, peppermint is also another natural digestive wonder when it comes to the body. Helping to ease stomach pains, this essential oil also adds energy and zest to each and every day.\nSpearmint\nThe healing benefits of this menthol essential oil consist of healing the body of aches and pains as well as reducing skin irritation. Often used in the application of the feet, this essential oil also serves wonders for the respiratory system.\nOregano\nConsidered a natural marvel, oregano has been known to ease symptoms of the flu, psoriasis and bacterial infections. This herbal wonder is also phenomenal as a house cleanser.\nWith some of the most powerful immune-boosting essential oils blended into Purely Crafted, you will find uses for it everywhere in your home and for your family to make a stronger, healthier lifestyle.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6389609575271606}
+{"content": "Mobile Learning: Perspectives on Practice and Policy\nreviewed by Rohit Mehta & Punya Mishra - March 18, 2019\nTitle: Mobile Learning: Perspectives on Practice and Policy Author(s): Danielle Herro, Sousan Arafeh, Richard Ling, Chris Holden (Eds.) Publisher: Information Age Publishing, Charlotte ISBN: 1641131225, Pages: 290, Year: 2018\nSearch for book at Amazon.com\nMaking predictions about the role a given technology will play in our lives is difficult. Would it have been possible, for instance, to a prognosticator a hundred or so years ago, seeing the first automobile, to predict that this technology would one day provide employment to hundreds of thousands of people across the world while, at the same time, leading to urban sprawl, traffic jams, pollution, and wars in the Middle East? Clearly, our predictions need to be tinged with a touch of humility.\nThis humility is as essential when we consider technologies that have been predicted to transform education and learning. One of the most significant technologies today is the mobile device, which has transformed many aspects of our lives. In fact, a recent UNESCO report suggests that more than six billion people have some form of access to a working mobile devicemore, as it turns out, than have access to toilets and drinkable water.\nThe book is divided into three parts, each consisting of four chapters, focusing on policy, community, and pre-K-12 contexts. The arguments for using the mobile device in the classroom come with a hint of optimism, as contributors note its potential to provide opportunities for students to explore, share, and learn. Additionally, the capacities of the mobile device to bring social change, to reach beyond local contexts, and to represent marginalized voices are highlighted as well. The use of a technology that allows exploration of a potentially infinite range of possibilities and opportunities is emphasized as a natural part of human discovery and expression.\nNot everything discussed is optimistic, however, though the concerns, insofar as they are described, emerge from a sense of minor apprehension, highlighting the fact that mobile technologies are not a silver bullet to solve all educational problems. In this context, the authors address some of the problems that mobile and digital technologies can create, such as inequality of access and corporate involvement in schools. In the sections below, we provide a brief description of the chapters, followed by a more critical look at the volume overall.\nIn Part 1, Chapter One, Dunkerly-Bean, Crompton, and Moffit tackle the impact of globalization on local literacies and practices, addressing concerns about a form of digital colonization through the spread of literacies of the Global North that may marginalize local literacies, especially in the Global South. Although the authors call for a balance between the global and local, the potential for mobile devices to create more problems than they solve looms over the implications. In the next chapter, Kolb addresses the challenge of professional development with and for mobile devices, noting the biggest hurdles to using mobile technologies in K-12 classrooms as: lack of teacher buy-in, lack of technological support for teachers, low out-of-school access for students, and the need for digital and media literacy. In Chapter Three, Parsons and MacCallum draw on global and local policies to highlight core themes and competencies that are considered crucial for students and teachers. Citing global policies, they center their argument for integration on the need to improve access. This theme is continued in the next chapter, where Arafeh, Kuszpa, Weller, and Mitchell focus on the significance of mobile devices for representation, engagement, inquiry, and socialization. Studying tween mobile use, they weave a cautionary tale, calling for teachers to spearhead digital literacy and competency for the sake of student safety on the internet.\nThe four chapters in Part 2 focus on connecting history and community via location-based mobile learning. The authors in this section emphasize the potential for mobile devices to create engaging and immersive learning experiences that afford the ability to share new and alternate narratives. In Chapter Five, Larsen, Asbell-Clarke, MacEachern, and Rowe focus on location-based gaming applications in an attempt to counter one of the side-effects of digital devices, that of inducing youth to spend time indoors. In the next chapter, Rish, Cun, Gloss, and Pamuk note how geolocation can advance community inquiry and learning about local issues. Along these lines, in Chapter Seven, Voel and Perry discuss supporting 21st-century learning skills with the help of game design. Similarly, Chapter Eight, written by Gillespie, discusses using game design to create augmented reality experiences that can be tied with national historical parks.\nThe four chapters in Part 3 focus on the role of mobile devices in learning in pre-K-12 contexts. Deaton, Linder, and Deaton, the authors of the first chapter in this section, discuss the importance of shaping professional development around mobile devices in terms of inquiry and problem-based approaches. In Chapter Ten, Motter emphasizes the power of mobile devices to connect rural schools, within the context of national and global citizenship. The authors also remind us that mobility, which is often taken for granted, can save resources and money by offering ready-to-use, ad hoc solutions to some recurring problems like information sharing. This is followed by a chapter by Ozyer, Roberts, and Wilson, who discuss what mobility and internet access can do to and for art education, especially in a context dominated by standardized testing. The authors share examples from a BYOD application in an art classroom that offered students a more equitable space to create in a relaxed environment while being intellectually and creatively challenged. Finally, Gottlieb, in one of the few chapters to address this issue, focuses on the kinds of ethical concerns that emerge due to the involvement of corporations in technology for education. The chapter offers practice-based solutions to consumer ignorance, arguing for the integration of self-reflexivity into the classroom discourse.\nThis collection of articles, overall, provides a snapshot of current uses of mobile devices for learning and provides some pointers for the future. However, as important as what these articles cover is what they\nThis is not surprising since as educators we often focus on the relatively narrow domain of learning within specific classroom or school situations, ignoring the broader social and technological context within which these devices function. It is rare to consider, for instance, the manner in which these mobile devices, and the apps that run on them, have been\nMoreover, this deceptive use of persuasion techniques can now be combined with immense amounts of highly granular user data and personal information, all of which are in the control of multi-national corporations that may not have the same benign motivations that guide us as educators. It is no surprise that many of these tools are offered free of cost to users and educational institutions. We need to understand that through this process we are willingly trading our private information for convenience. This is a Faustian bargain at the core of which is the idea that if you are not paying for something, you are not the customer, but the product. Thus, schools that use free software or services from Google or Pearson or other multinationals need to understand that we are helping these corporations to build an enormous database filled with our students information and preferences that will be tracked and monitored for the foreseeable future.\nThere is a long (and troubling) history of how new technologies have been used to manipulate and control, particularly in relation to historically marginalized and powerless groups. Many of our students fall in the former category and almost all fall in the latter. This is not to suggest that we not use these products but rather that we approach these tools and technologies with a healthy, critical skepticism and an awareness of history.\nIt can be argued that it is unfair to criticize the authors and editors of this particular collection as not addressing all of these issues. We all work within the boundaries defined by our disciplines, guided by existing incentive structures. That, we argue, may be part of the problem. The educational technology research field has often been overly focused on evaluating learning outcomes (however they may be defined) in specific, often narrowly defined contexts, often driven by a somewhat rose-tinted, optimistic worldview of the positive impact of technology. We as scholars, researchers, and educators need to go beyond providing mere rhetorical caution but rather be at the center of the debate, whether the discussion be specifically on the role of mobile learning or broadly about educational technology. As Stephen Jay Gould wrote, while describing the complicated history of scientific representation, We are most revealed in what we do not scrutinize.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5573415756225586}
+{"content": "Abstract\nSolid dispersion-based nanofiber formulations of poorly soluble drugs prepared by electrospinning (ES) with a water-soluble polymer, can offer significant improvements in drug dissolution for oral drug administration. However, when hygroscopic polymers, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) are used, environmental moisture sorption can lead to poor physical stability on storage. This study investigated the use of polymer blends to modify PVP-based ES formulations of a model poorly soluble drug, fenofibrate (FF), to improve its physical stability without compromising dissolution enhancement. FF-PVP ES dispersions demonstrated clear dissolution enhancement, but poor storage stability against high humidity. Polymer blends of PVP with Eudragit E PO, Soluplus and hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS), were selected because of the low intrinsic moisture sorption of these polymers. The drug-polymer and polymer-polymer miscibility study revealed that FF was more miscible with Eudragit and Soluplus than with PVP and HPMCAS, and that PVP was more miscible with HPMCAS than Eudragit and Soluplus. This led to different configurations of phase separation in the placebo and drug-loaded fibres. The in vitro drug release data confirmed that the use of PVP-Eudragit retained the dissolution enhancement of the PVP formulation, whereas PVP-Soluplus reduced the drug release rate in comparison to FF-PVP formulations. The moisture sorption results confirmed that moisture uptake by the polymer blends was reduced, but formulation deformation occurred to phase-separated blend formulations. The data revealed the importance of miscibility and phase separation in understanding the physical stability of the ES fibre mats. The findings provide insight into the design of formulations that can provide dissolution enhancement balanced with improved storage stability.\nKeywords Dissolution enhancement Electrospinning Moisture uptake kinetics Polymer blends Poorly soluble drugs Solid dispersion", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9588000774383545}
+{"content": "The complexity and ambiguity of tax legislation may lead to disputes with the tax authorities and tax audits and potential further proceedings may become a significant administrative burden for a taxpayer. We defend our clients’ interests in tax proceedings, making use of all the options in order to minimise the harm for the taxpayer.\nIn representing before the tax authorities we will chiefly provide the following services:\nconsultancy on, and representation in, tax audits and on-site checks, preparing responses to the appeals of the tax authorities; review of tax assessments and potential application of ordinary and extraordinary remedial measures; representation in disputes with tax authorities; registration and deregistration for taxes; handling notification and reporting obligations and non-monetary obligations; processing applications for a binding assessment; processing applications for tax reliefs (cancellation of advance payment obligation, deadline extension, etc.).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9491482973098755}
+{"content": "Should I accept pets?\nNational statistics show that over half of all renters have pets. By being open to allowing pets, owners will increase the number of potential tenants from the prospective rental pool. If maximizing rent is important, maybe owners should consider allowing pets because we require the tenants to pay a non-refundable pet fee paid to the owner. However, it is OK to say no pets. If you are open to allowing pets, we can tell tenants that “pets will be considered on a case by case basis”. That way we can dictate the pet’s type, size, weigh, etc. to ensure owners feel comfortable allowing pets in their property.\nContact Real Property Management One Source\nOur property management strategy is guaranteed to save you money at every stage of the process. We make it easy to protect your investment, minimize costs, and maximize your income—without interrupting your daily life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5272375345230103}
+{"content": "Offering Protection from Complex and Often Hidden Risks of Financial Fraud\nFinancial Fraud, including cybercrime and corruption, costs financial institutions, individuals and governments billions of dollars in annual losses. Our asset recovery team has decades of experience in the prosecution of the fraudsters. Over the years, we have used various tools legally available to us for tracing, locating, freezing, and recovering stolen assets. We have prosecuted the perpetrators and those who aid and abet them for conversion, civil theft, fraud, racketeering and other remedies. Our firm is part of STARNet (www.recoverassets.com), a global alliance of independent law firms created to provide financial institutions and governments with specialized legal services in multiple countries and jurisdictions for locating, freezing and recovering stolen assets related to cyberattacks and corruption.\nOur team has extensive experience in the following legal and related areas:\nAnti-Money Laundering Fraud Prosecution Racketeering (RICO) Banking Compliance Business Loss Minimization Computer Forensics Fraud Investigations In-House Investigations International Asset Recovery (locating, freezing and recovering stolen assets) Receiverships Regulatory Compliance Theft\nOur team understands that asset recovery is not simply about filing a lawsuit and proceeding as a normal case would proceed. Asset recovery involves complex decision-making to stay one step ahead of the fraudsters. It involves coordination with other jurisdictions, the proper application of legal tools, and swift action. Experience is key. Knowledge is crucial. The proper team is critical. We have the experience, knowledge and proper team.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9451282024383545}
+{"content": "If you are pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), you may panic and wonder what to do. Do you have to take a blood test? What happens if you don't? Knowing your rights and understanding the penalties associated with refusing blood alcohol testing is important for all Tennessee drivers.\nBlood alcohol content\nThe legal standard for determining whether someone is driving under the influence (DUI) is the blood alcohol content (BAC). In Tennessee, the blood alcohol level where a driver is considered drunk is 0.08%; drivers with a BAC greater than 0.20% face additional penalties. Tennessee has a zero tolerance policy for drivers under the legal drinking age — those drivers 21 years and under may be charged with a DUI if their blood alcohol content is 0.02% or more.\nBAC testing\nBlood alcohol testing is typically a blood test. Often after an arrest for suspicion of DUI, officers will ask the suspect to submit to a blood test to determine BAC. This typically occurs at the jail.\nRefusing a blood test\nImplied consent laws are in effect in Tennessee, which requires individuals to submit to a blood test if charged with a DUI. While, by law, you are required to submit to these tests, law enforcement officers cannot physically force you to do so. You will, however, be penalized if you do not comply. If a driver refuses to submit to a blood test, the penalties are as follows based on whether it is your first or second offense:\nRefusing a blood test for the first time: driver's license is revoked for a period of one year Refusing a blood test for the second or third time: driver's license is revoked for a period of two years\nFirst time offenders that refuse to submit to a blood test who were involved in an accident resulting in death or serious injury face stiffer penalties for refusing the test. If someone was seriously injured in the accident, the driver's license will be suspended for two years. If someone died in the accident, the driver's license will be suspended for a period of five years.\nFacing a DUI charge? Our experienced Tennessee DUI lawyers can help\nTennessee has stiff penalties for driving under the influence (DUI). If you have been charged with a DUI, refused a blood test, or are a repeat offender, we can help. The experienced Tennessee DUI attorneys at Dotson & Taylor Attorneys at Law in Murfreesboro successfully navigate Tennessee's DUI laws to reach the best possible outcome in your case. To meet with a member of our team for a free consultation, contact our office at 615\n–890-1982 or online.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.722750186920166}
+{"content": "With businesses adopting a plethora of cloud-based platforms and apps, authenticating people and machines to access these services can be a real burden. Relying on traditional, static passwords or secrets is no longer adequate for securing access to sensitive data and resources.\nIt is time to invest in new authentication mechanisms. Just like metal keys and locks are being replaced by access cards that employees receive once their identity has been validated and their access permissions determined, token-based authentication allows access to services and resources once the requestor’s identity has been authenticated.\nTo mitigate the weaknesses and risks of password-based authentication, many methods have been developed. While each authentication method is unique, all fall under one of the following three categories: knowledge (something you know), inheritance (something you are), and possession (something you own).\nPassword authentication falls within the knowledge category because users rely on a word or phrase they have created and are aware of to verify their identity. On the other hand, authentication using biometrics, such as fingerprints, is an example of “something you are” due to its use of biological traits. Finally, token-based authentication belongs in the possession category.\nToken authentication requires users to obtain a computer-generated code, known as token, before they are granted access to a network or a resource. Token-based authentication is usually used in combination with password authentication as part of a two-factor authentication (2FA).\nThere are two forms of tokens, hardware and software. Whatever their form, tokens are employed to ensure every request to a server is verified, similar to how passwords allow users to log into a service but offering a superb user experience. Users are not required to memorize any passwords. With the plethora of apps and services requiring access authentication, logging in with passwords leads to password fatigue.\nHardware or physical tokens are usually inserted into a USB port. The system then compares the information provided by the token with the details stored on its database and, if it is correct, the user is authorized to access the system.\nOn the other hand, modern web applications typically use software tokens, known as JSON web tokens (JWTs) to authenticate their users. JWTs are encoded as JSON objects and operate within an open standard for securely transmitting information between parties. In practice, user data is encrypted by an identity provider into a JWT. The service provider then stores this encrypted data and uses it to confirm the user identity in every subsequent request. This ensures that criminals cannot access user data—which is held by the identity provider—in the event of a breach to the service provider.\nWhile these traditional token authentication systems are still in effect today, the rise of smartphones has made token-based authentication easier than ever, transforming smartphones to mobile-as-a-token authentication mechanism. Smartphones serve as code generators, providing end users with the security tokens necessary to gain access to their network at any given time. As part of the login process, users receive a cryptographically secure one-time-passcode (OTP token) which expires after 30 or 60 seconds, depending on the settings at the server end. These OTP tokens are generated either by an authenticator app on the device or sent on demand via SMS.\nThe key advantage of token-based authentication is that it removes reliance on weak login credentials. It can help organizations move towards a passwordless approach to identity and access management (IAM) by offering a strong multi-factor authentication factor that can complement biometrics, push notifications, and more.\nToken-based authentication is particularly beneficial to mobile apps and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) applications. It simplifies the process of securing access to on-premise or cloud-based applications and enables organizations to actively adopt digital transformation initiatives by securely sharing their information through APIs with a wide range of customers, partners and suppliers beyond the traditional corporate perimeter.\nExcept for these important benefits, the use of tokens comes with many advantages such as:\nPassword authentication is no longer enough to contain attackers from breaking into corporate networks. Compromised or stolen credentials because of brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, or phishing campaigns are the preferred attack vector used by malicious actors.\nToken-based authentication, when used in tandem with other authentication mechanisms, creates an extra obstacle for the criminals to overcome. Since tokens can only be stolen from the generator device—whether a USB key or a smartphone—token-based authorization methods are considered highly secure and effective.\nDespite the many advantages token-based authentication presents, they are not immune to security risks. For example, sending OTP tokens through SMS are not a best practice, since these tokens are susceptible to SIM swapping attacks and could be intercepted or compromised during transmission. For this reason, it is highly advisable to use authenticator apps for generating OTP tokens. Even then, there is always the danger of losing the smartphone of the USB key. A stolen token together with a compromised password can be the key to all your secrets, leaving your organization vulnerable to the criminals’ malicious intentions.\nImplementing a robust and effective authentication strategy is the key to protecting critical corporate assets from data breaches or security incidents. For the strategy to truly be effective, adoption and adherence to identity and credential protection best practices is required. Here are a few factors to consider when deploying a token-based authentication strategy:\nThe use of passwords or static secrets to authenticate users or machines accessing corporate resources is not adequate for modern enterprises migrating to hybrid environments. Organizations should adopt multi-factor authentication mechanisms while developing passwordless initiatives. Token-based authentication is the right approach towards providing a robust, efficient and effective Identity and Access Management (IAM) policy. However, as with every credential, tokens and their signing keys must be protected adequately to avoid compromise. Venafi offers the most reliable certificate and machine identity management platform. Learn more here.\nRelated Posts", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7467341423034668}
+{"content": "As aviators, we are faced with a multitude of situations during each mission. Those situations are often met by a well-trained crew with a calm, well-rehearsed decision and execution plan, with a routine result.\nOccasionally we may find ourselves in a situation where a decision made in the heat of the moment is necessary, and that split-second – better get it right – decision is all we have to save the day. Industry data confirms that the approach and landing phase is littered with in-the-moment decision making, and the closer we get to the earth, the fewer options we have at our disposal. Perhaps the old tried and true has reached its limit of effectiveness. After all, with all the technology advancements, our industry continues to experience far too many preventable accidents. Perhaps it’s time to dig into not the “what” we are doing, but unpackage the “why” are we doing it.\nPlease join our distinguished panelists and me as we discuss a significant industry project to move us forward to a more contemporary – and effective – approach to managing awareness and decision making in the moment.\nAired Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 1:00PM EDT", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.788097083568573}
+{"content": "Last Friday, the Health Campaign Effectiveness Coalition Program Office presented at Integrating for Impact, the 2020 virtual meeting for the Coalition for Operational Research, Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD). Moderated by program director Dr. Kristin Saarlas, the three-hour session explored the importance of campaign integration, as well as the ways in which the HCEC can contribute to NTD control and elimination.\nThe issue of health campaign integration is a timely one. With the suspension of many campaigns around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cross-campaign integration and co-delivery will be vital to both campaign re-starts and the eventual dissemination of a coronavirus vaccine. In polls conducted in the session, more than half of respondents ranked integration of “high” or “very high” importance. However, despite this pressing need, respondents had little experience in integrated campaigns: 54% reported no experience at all, with only 8% reporting experience with a fully co-delivered campaign.\nThe session opened with a series of presentations from experts highlighting their experiences with campaign integration. The speakers included Dr. Teshome Gabre, Regional Director for Africa, International Trachoma Initiative; Dr. Olumide Ogundahunsi, Director, Research, Innovation and Development at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria; and Dr. Muhammad Farid, Medical Officer, WHO, Somalia.\nAfter the presentations and polls, attendees broke into separate working groups to discuss an emerging integration research and learning agenda. The groups highlighted that the current system is often siloed for each NTC program, with priorities for each organizing group often differing significantly. To overcome this, practitioners may need to “sell” the concept of integration, as buy-in at every level is critical to campaign success. Similarly, the support of the community has been shown to play a large role in the outcome of the campaign–fatigue and distrust from the local population can be a significant barrier to success.\nThe session concluded with an overview of the findings from each working group.\nView the recorded presentations from the COR-NTD meeting session below.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8518438339233398}
+{"content": "We have provided our comments on the Draft Aadhaar (Pricing of Aadhaar Authentication Services) Regulations 2021. In our comments, we have called attention to significant issues of exclusion, privacy and surveillance that exist with the Aadhaar programme and highlighted non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision in the\nPuttaswamy judgement. Finally, we recommend that Aadhaar authentication charges be scrapped and private entities be barred from acting as ‘requesting entities’ for authentication.\nThis is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://internetfreedom.in/iff-submits-its-comments-on-the-draft-aadhaar-pricing-of-aadhaar-authentication-services-regulations/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8037378787994385}
+{"content": "An overview of phagocytic and non-phagocytic pathways. A) Phagocytosis occurs in macrophages through an actin-based mechanism involving interaction with various specialized cell surface receptors (e.g., mannose, IgG, complement, Fcγ receptors). The foreign particles recognized by specific receptors, often targeting surface-bound opsonins, are internalized to form endocytic vesicles called phagosomes. The fusion of phagosomes with the lysosomal compartment leads to the formation of phagolysosomes, where the foreign particles are enzymatically degraded. B) Clathrin-mediated endocytosis involves the formation of vesicles from triskelion clathrin-coated regions of the plasma membrane. The triskelion clathrin in the cytosol are then recycled back to the plasma membrane followed by movement of ingested materials from early endosome to the late endosome, finally fusing with lysosome to form the lysosome-endosome hybrid. The materials are then degraded by the low pH and enzyme-rich environment of the endo-lysosomal vesicle. C) Caveolin-mediated endocytosis involves internalization through caveolin (a dimeric protein) enriched invaginations. The cytosolic caveolin vesicle then delivers its contents to endosomes, to form caveosomes which can avoid lysosomal enzymatic degradation, and are transported along the cytoskeleton to the endoplasmic reticulum/golgi complex. D) Macropinocytosis is a clathrin- and caveolin-independent pathway. It involves the formation of large vesicles called macropinosomes, which occurs through actin filament driven plasma membrane protrusions. The contents are degraded following fusion with the lysosomal compartment. (Figure partially adapted from Hillaireau and Couvreur, Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 2009, 66, 2873–2896).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9877687096595764}
+{"content": "Berry specialist Driscoll’s has joined forces with Think Beyond Plastic to launch the inaugural Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge. The initiative aims to stimulate new recycling processes and develop alternatives to conventionally used field plastics.\nDriscoll’s said that innovators, entrepreneurs, research institutes, start-ups and institutions were encouraged to submit applications for innovative solutions, and winners would have the opportunity to pilot their innovations in a commercial environment. The Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge is seen as an opportunity for berry producers to identify early-stage innovations that effectively collect, recycle, compost or convert waste to energy.\n“The use of plastic in berry production has proven to have significant benefits, such as improved yield, reduced food loss and improved food safety, among other benefits. However, a series of environmental, community, and economic impacts remains since recycling is not a viable option for plastics that have contact with the soil, which represents a significant share of agricultural plastics,” a statement read.\nTo bring about meaningful and sustainable change, Driscoll’s said it had reached out to additional berry industry leaders, including Aneberries, California Giant, Gem Pak, Good Farms and Naturipe, to join the innovation challenge.\nIn early 2020, Driscoll’s and other players in the fresh berry industry made a joint pledge to achieve 100% recycle-ready packaging by 2025.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9384317994117737}
+{"content": "Background And Aims: The monosaccharide mannose has gained recent interest for its beneficial effect against certain inflammatory disorders. Nevertheless, the influence of mannose on experimentally-induced liver fibrosis and the ensued inflammation is still not fully clear to date.Main Methods: The current study investigated the outcomes of treating rats with mannose (0.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.967517077922821}
+{"content": "The first article in this two-part series discussed the general principles of musculotendinous injury in dogs and the common modalities and techniques used in making a diagnosis of such injuries. This second article will discuss some of the new treatment options used in treating these conditions.\nLooking for a range of resources, insights and CPD all in one place?\nJoin the ALL-NEW Veterinary Practice community; the online platform with nugget-sized, CPD-accredited veterinary training and resources!\nEverything you need for your professional development, delivered by experts.\nOne place. One login. It’s online. All the time.\nAnnual subscription: £299 for Vets and £199 for Vet NursesSubscribe Now", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7683468461036682}
+{"content": "Surveillance, documentation and privacy: an international comparative analysis of state intelligence records Abstract\nThe annals of modern history are replete with examples of how state agencies have constructed mechanisms to observe and document the subversive activities of internal parties or individuals as well as perceived foreign influences or threats. While the definition of “subversive” changes with governing parties, the documentation of previous systems persists in the custody of archival repositories. These files represent the lives and work of individuals, and archivists face significant moral and ethical challenges regarding their disposition. This comparative study examines cases from across the globe and throughout the twentieth century to reveal the dispositions of surveillance records. More specifically, the study identifies the main variables that impact how these files are handled. This study begins with a theoretical framework that identifies common trends in the archival literature regarding surveillance files and their place in recovery and reconciliation efforts. Definitions are provided to establish the boundaries of this work within a broad categorization of levels of access that emerged from the case studies. Each level of access is then explored more deeply using specific examples to illustrate the complexities of custody and access encountered with these records. Ultimately, the study of the disposition and access to surveillance files uncovers three interrelated themes: the power of records, the impact of archival practice and the need to fully explore the context in which those files are created and retained.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9894616007804871}
+{"content": "By Ian Beaver\nResearch interest in Conversational AI has experienced a massive growth over the last few years and several recent advancements have enabled systems to produce rich and varied turns in conversations similar to humans. However, this apparent creativity is also creating a real challenge in the objective evaluation of such systems as authors are becoming reliant on crowd worker opinions as the primary measurement of success and, so far, few papers are reporting all that is necessary for others to compare against in their own crowd experiments. This challenge is not unique to ConvAI, but demonstrates as AI systems mature in more “human” tasks that involve creativity and variation, evaluation strategies need to mature with them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8066872358322144}
+{"content": "This week, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a major initiative advancing voluntary climate-smart farming and forestry practices. The USDA is inviting proposals from private sector stakeholders “interested in voluntarily collaborating to test wide-ranging ideas that sequester carbon and reduce GHG emissions on farms and working lands.” Vilsack credited the Farm Bureau-led Food and Ag Climate Alliance (FACA) recommendations when his agency formed the program.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9187793731689453}
+{"content": "Abstrakt\nC-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, and insulin resistance (IR), a metabolic disorder, are closely related. CRP and IR have both been identified as significant risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) after adjustment for conventional CVD risk factors. It is not clear whether CRP predicts CVD independent of IR. Prospective population-based study. Two thousand three hundred and fifty-seven Danish men and women, recruited from the general population, aged 41–72 years, without major CVD at baseline were studied. Traditional and new risk factors were recorded at baseline. CRP was determined by a high-sensitivity assay, and IR was determined by the homoeostasis model assessment (HOMA-IR) method. Over a median follow-up of 9.4 years, the incidence of the prespecified CV event, defined as the composite event of CV death, nonfatal ischaemic heart disease and nonfatal stroke, amounted to 222 cases. In Cox proportional-hazard models, adjusted for age, sex, smoking habit, total cholesterol, waist circumference, levels of triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, physical activity and HOMA-IR, the hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) of a CV event was 1.33 (1.14–1.55; 0.001) per standard deviation increase in log-transformed CRP level. In the same model, the hazard ratio of a CV event was 1.11 (1.02–1.21; P < 0.05) per standard deviation increase in HOMA-IR level. In a general Danish population free of major CVD at baseline, both CRP and IR were significantly related to risk of CVD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9781394004821777}
+{"content": "The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must address its challenges in supply chain operations and establish a comprehensive strategy for logistics and acquisition management.\nGAO said Wednesday that the VA faced “unexpected challenges” especially during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic that exposed vulnerabilities in supply chain oversight.\nThe watchdog noted that while the VA executed actions like centralizing medical storage facilities, the department must update strategies to include all current efforts.\nGAO also found that the VA faced rollout delays and integration challenges with its Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support system, which is meant to replace most of the department’s supply-chain management infrastructure.\n“Until it develops an overarching supply chain strategy and answers key questions, VA will not be able to fully address its high-risk acquisition management and ultimately better meet veterans' needs,” the agency said in the report.\nGAO noted that it recognizes the VA’s efforts to participate in initiatives like the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Warstopper program intended to streamline critical supply access for emergencies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999533474445343}
+{"content": "Attending college can be stressful and challenging for most students. If you’re a student with disabilities, you face additional challenges unique to your abilities. College campuses nationwide strive to meet American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, which include things like elevators and ramps. But not all colleges are meeting the…\nPosts tagged as “Disability Accommodations”\nMany students have noticed, and voiced concerns, about the elevator improvement projects in the Broadway Edison Building. Several elevators in the building have needed upgrades for a while, with elevators near the south plaza and north Broadway entrances frequently being out of order. However, those elevators are also crucial for…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8762524127960205}
+{"content": "Colostrum and its benefits\nColostrum, a nutrient-rich fluid produced by female mammals immediately after giving birth, is loaded with immune, growth and tissue repair factors. It is a complex biological fluid, which helps in the development of immunity in the newborn. It contains significant quantities of complement components that act as natural anti-microbial agents to actively stimulate the maturation of an infant’s immune system. Bovine colostrum, a raw material for immune milk preparations, can be used to treat or prevent infections of the gastrointestinal tract. It is possible that colostral preparations aimed at specific consumers may play a significant role in healthcare in the future.\nSource: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0271531702003731", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9842243790626526}
+{"content": "Small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) are highly abundant molecules that regulate essential cellular processes and are classified according to sequence and structure. Here we argue that read profiles from size-selected RNA sequencing capture the post-transcriptional processing specific to each RNA family, thereby providing functional information independently of sequence and structure. We developed SeRPeNT, a new computational method that exploits reproducibility across replicates and uses dynamic time-warping and density-based clustering algorithms to identify, characterize and compare sncRNAs by harnessing the power of read profiles. We applied SeRPeNT to: (i) generate an extended human annotation with 671 new sncRNAs from known classes and 131 from new potential classes, (ii) show pervasive differential processing of sncRNAs between cell compartments and (iii) predict new molecules with miRNA-like behaviour from snoRNA, tRNA and long non-coding RNA precursors, potentially dependent on the miRNA biogenesis pathway. Furthermore, we validated experimentally four predicted novel non-coding RNAs: a miRNA, a snoRNA-derived miRNA, a processed tRNA and a new uncharacterized sncRNA. SeRPeNT facilitates fast and accurate discovery and characterization of sncRNAs at an unprecedented scale. SeRPeNT code is available under the MIT license at https://github.com/comprna/SeRPeNT.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5984641313552856}
+{"content": "How the Nuances of Jewry, Modernity, and Gender Intersect in the Ensemble of Fiddler on the Roof by Schuyler Kresge\n20,261 performances. That stunningly large integer is the estimated number of times that Jerry Brock, Sheldon Harnick, and Joseph Stein’s 1964 work\nFiddler on the Roof has been performed since its initial Broadway run (Silver et al). Known internationally as one of the most prolific musicals in history, the show captures life in a shtetl (small Jewish villages that were predominantly located in Eastern Europe) during the early twentieth century.\nWhile 20,261 consecutive performances of any work is jaw-dropping regardless of context, what underscores the triumph of\nFiddler is that it is uniquely Jewish in a way that few other musicals in the popular canon are. More than simply having elements or tropes of Judaism as seen in other musicals featuring Jewish characters, Fiddler on the Roof is steeped in Judaism in a way that threatens to make it inaccessible. In order to combat this and fully engage unfamiliar audiences in the shtetl of Anatevka, Brock, Harnick, and Stein deftly employ the Jewish subgroup of Fiddler’s ensemble. By presenting audiences with the issues of belonging and modernity directly through the ensemble’s Jewry (collective Jewish identity), Fiddler allows audiences to understand the core themes of generational conflict regardless of their background. In doing so, Fiddler adaptations, specifically Norman Jewison’s 1971 film adaptation for this analysis, open themselves up to critiques regarding the roles of gender in Orthodox Jewry. However well-meaning these critiques are, they remain founded upon audiences’ flawed understandings of the nuances of Jewry. While the Jewish portion of Fiddler’s ensemble serves a crucial role in a gentile audience’s accessibility to Fiddler’s Jewry, the ensemble also provides an easy target for accusations of problematic gender roles despite the reality that the rigid gender structure represents Anatevka and Judaism writ large‘s fervent attempt at defending from increasing antisemitism.\nIn order to understand how the shtetl Jewry found in\nFiddler’s Jewish ensemble is empowering rather than oppressive, it is important to first appreciate the significance of how the Jewish sub-ensemble engages tradition and belonging throughout Fiddler on the Roof. More than any other dominant surviving religion, the concept of belonging and codification is absolutely absolutely essential to Jewish community. Since Judaism’s founding over 3,500 years ago, dominant groups ranging from the Ancient Egyptians to Revolutionary-era Russians like those of Fiddler have incessantly persecuted both Judaism as a religion as well as Jews as an ethnic group. In response to these attacks, Jews leaned into the only thing they could carry with them as their oppressors destroyed their physical property and forcibly dispersed their communities— their traditions. To early twentieth-century shtetl Jews like Tevye and the characters of the Fiddler ensemble, actively engaging in tradition is a mitzvah. While non-Jews may recognize the word mitzvah from attending celebrations like b’nai/b’not mitzvahs (the plurals of bar and bat mitzvah), halachah (the cumulative Jewish law) defines mitzvot with the heavy weight of actions commanded of Jews by G-d. Put simply, engaging in tradition and defining belonging by faithfulness to halachah is simultaneously required by G-d and the historical geopolitical treatment of Jews. It is this perspective of the level of religious importance that many audiences lack when attempting to understand belonging and gender roles in Fiddler.\nAs such, while the defined gender roles outlined in the beginning of\nFiddler may appear problematically patriarchal, . Yes, to the ensemble willingly engages them, and freely leave (albeit with some controversy) if they choose to disengage with tradition Fiddler’s Jewish sub-ensemble, belonging is dictated by halachah. And yet, it is the willing consent and dialectical engagement of the ensemble that makes Jewry in Anatevka a safe space, not an oppressive one. This can be best seen in the opening number, “Prologue / ‘Tradition’”. In “Prologue / ‘Tradition’”, Tevye welcomes the audience to Anatevka by presenting the eponymous “fiddler on the roof”’s attempts to play while avoiding falling as analogous to the shtetl’s attempts to survive and be Jewish in a world of antisemitism. As the camera shows the sharply-defined gender rules in Anatevka, the Jewish population extols the value of tradition in song. The design elements of this scene deliberately support this idea of gendered belonging, as the audience sees the genders segregated throughout this montage. While these strict gender separations seen through Fiddler on the Roof’s ensemble during “Prologue / ‘Tradition'” seem to support a casual audience’s belief that shtetl Jewry is oppressive, a close reading of Tevye’s words once again provides a Judaism-aware audience the context to understand the flaws within this argument. As Tevye relates life in Anatevka to the roof fiddler, he answers his own question, stating “how do we keep our balance?…Tradition!” When placed in the context of mitzvotand halachahoutlined above, it is evident that tradition is a matter of survival and necessity to Fiddler on the Roof’s Jewish ensemble, forming belonging and community, not oppression.\nJust as “Prologue / ‘Tradition’” serves as an attempt to show a a community with immense trauma bound together through tradition, Tevye’s monologues act as check-ins on the extremely unique way in which\nhalachah interacts with societal progression and modernity. While halachah is regarded as the law of G-d, there is also an understanding within Judaism that G-d’s will works out, even in the rare event that it appears to be in opposition with halachah. As such, there are critical moments in Jewish culture where tradition is overlooked in favor of what is considered an act of G-d. It is in this “grey zone” that much of the generational conflict of Fiddler occurs. By understanding that these conflicts are, essentially, scholarly textual debates, the role of belonging in Fiddler’s ensemble makes even more sense.\nWhen Tevye monologues, briefly reprises the “Tradition” leitmotif, or talks directly to\nG-d after his daughters rebel against tradition, Tevye is attempting to work out whether or not his daughters’ actions are G-d’s will or a pure violation of halachah. Jewison, Brock, Harnick, and Stein underscore the importance of tradition in belonging to Jewry in Anatevka through the contrast between how Tevye copes with Hodel and Chava’s different choices in marriage. The key difference between the Hodel-Perchik and the Chava-Fyedka marriages is that despite his radical nature, Perchik is a Jew whereas Fyedka is a Gentile. As such, when Hodel and Perchik announce their marriage plans regardless of Tevye’s permission, while there is controversy, they are permitted to remain in the ensemble community because they have not violated any of the “requirements” for belonging. While Tevye initially states “I’ll lock her up in her room” (2:03), he quickly comes to the understanding that the halachic tradition of patriarchally-arranged marriages is being overwritten by the will of G-d and vocalizes this recognition when he compares G-d’s matchmaking of Adam and Eve to Hodel and Perchik in the very same sentence. In stark distinction to Tevye’s reaction to Hodel’s engagement, Tevye simply cannot abide by Chava’s choice of partner. In abandoning halachah entirely, no moral grey zone of debate between halachah and G-d’s will exists. To Tevye, Chava has made the conscious choice to abandon the traditions that comprise the identity of Fiddler’s Jewish ensemble. Any potential for misconceptions regarding whether or not Tevye still cares for Chava are settled when he asks Tzeitel to pass on a final goodbye at the end of Act II. Once again, a close reading of the words Tevye employs is helpful in understanding the importance of belonging in the ensemble of Jewry in Anatevka. When Tevye says “and God be with you” (2:54), he is opening up beyond the halachic traditions that have protected Anatevka’s Jewish community at a time they are under direct attack. This incredibly touching moment shows how Jewison, Brock, Harnick, and Stein employ Jewry and Judaism to represent belonging and community in such nuanced ways that non-Jewish audiences might perceive them as toxic or problematic.\nUndeniably, the Jewry expressed in\nFiddler on the Roof is antiquated in contrast to the hypermodern Judaism that most Westerners are familiar with. The roles of gender within the community of Fiddler’s Jewish ensemble are codified and firm. However, a strong reliance on tradition and rigid gender boundaries does not make a system inherently toxic, especially considering the intricate nuances of the ensemble’s Jewry. Jewison, Brock, Harnick, and Stein consistently go out of their way to signal that Anatevka’s Jewish ensemble is insular and homogenous in community as a protective measure, a measure the Russian ensemble proves necessary with attacks via pogroms. Furthermore, Tevye (representative of the patriarchs of the ensemble) shows the ability to modernize contingent upon a belief that G-d permitted the advancement. For a deeply Jewish community, this is a powerful display of trust that non-Jewish audiences can under-appreciate. Finally, it is helpful to take a moment to acknowledge that the nuances of Judaism’s role in Fiddler on the Roof can be incredibly challenging to understand. There are many moments within Fiddler where I struggled to comprehend the halachic motivations behind seemingly regressive gender roles within the Anatevka shtetl, and I am a practicing and active Jew. However, a work as impactful as Fiddler deserves a good faith analysis of the intersection of Jewry, modernity, and gender within Fiddler to properly recognize how that intersection impacts community and belonging within Fiddler on the Roof. CITED Sources\n(JTA), Stephen Silver, et al.\nSome Say ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Has Been Staged Daily since 1964. Covid-19 Ended It. 21 June 2020, jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/some-think-fiddler-on-the-roof-staged-every-day-since-1964-covid-19-ended-it/. (Used to calculate the number of performances, along with a calculator)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5227795839309692}
+{"content": "Many individuals are familiar with the properties of water, but it becomes difficult to apply them to something like the water cycle. Were you familiar with how these properties fit in the water cycle? Are there any properties or applications we missed that you believe is important?\nIf you have any questions, please list them in the comments below. Feel free to submit any additional thoughts you have as well.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9847021102905273}
+{"content": "In this study, we aim to predict emotional intelligence scores from functional connectivity data acquired at different timepoints. To enhance the generalizability of the proposed predictive model to new data and accurate identification of most relevant neural correlates with different facets of the human intelligence, we propose a joint support vector machine and support vector regression (SVM+SVR) model. Specifically, we first identify most discriminative connections between subjects with high vs low emotional intelligence scores in the SVM step and then perform a multi-variate linear regression using these connections to predict the target emotional intelligence score in the SVR step. Our method outperformed existing methods including the Connectome-based Predictive Model (CPM) using functional connectivity data simultaneously acquired with the intelligence scores. The most predictive connections of intelligence included brain regions involved in processing of emotions and social behaviour.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8202005624771118}
+{"content": "Bundestag election 2021: MAN calls on politicians to create conditions for the decarbonisation of the transport sector MAN Truck & Bus is increasingly focusing on zero-emission vehicles in the future. The upcoming federal government will have the task of setting the framework conditions and making the industry's transformation process possible. This requires investments in the development of charging infrastructure, sufficient supply of affordable electricity from renewable energies and CO2-based pricing of mobility. MAN is pursuing a Zero Emission Strategy to achieve the political goal of \"climate neutrality by 2045\". To make zero-emission heavy-duty transport a real alternative, the focus on building a (charging) infrastructure suitable for commercial vehicles is crucial.\nThe federal election is over, now the democratically elected parties are entering the process of finding a coalition that will take the country forward over the next four years. MAN Truck & Bus has firmly anchored the decarbonisation of the transport sector in its corporate strategy. However, a new federal government must create the necessary framework conditions to ensure that transport and logistics remain economically viable in the future.\n\"Particularly on motorways, federal highways and in urban areas with high economic activity, we need charging stations that are designed for charging commercial vehicles and an electricity grid that has the necessary renewable energy capacities,\" explains Andreas Tostmann, Chairman of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE. \"This requires the provision of necessary quantities of electricity at economic prices,\" Tostmann continues. The development of a core network of charging infrastructure with (700 - 1,000 kW) along the major European transport corridors must also be consistently driven forward by 2025.\nAs the third pillar of transport policy, MAN sees the necessity of pricing CO2 emissions appropriately. Financial incentives that make climate-neutral technologies more competitive can also contribute to the decarbonisation of the transport sector. This can be done, for example, by introducing a CO2-based toll, exempting zero-emission vehicles from tolls until 2030 or reducing tax rates for zero-emission commercial vehicles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.907750129699707}
+{"content": "Although little remains of Hawai'i's plantation economy, the sugar industry's past dominance has created the Hawai'i we see today. Many of the most pressing and controversial issues-urban and resort development, water rights, expansion of suburbs into agriculturally rich lands, pollution from herbicides, invasive species in native forests, an unsustainable economy-can be tied to Hawai'i's industrial sugar history.Sovereign Sugarunravels the tangled relationship between the sugar industry and Hawai'i's cultural and natural landscapes. It is the first work to fully examine the complex tapestry of socioeconomic, political, and environmental forces that shaped sugar's role in Hawai'i. While early Polynesian and European influences on island ecosystems started the process of biological change, plantation agriculture, with its voracious need for land and water, profoundly altered Hawai'i's landscape.MacLennan focuses on the rise of industrial and political power among the sugar planter elite and its political-ecological consequences. The book opens in the 1840s when the Hawaiian Islands were under the influence of American missionaries. Changes in property rights and the move toward western governance, along with the demands of a growing industrial economy, pressed upon the new Hawaiian nation and its forests and water resources. Subsequent chapters trace island ecosystems, plantation communities, and natural resource policies through time-by the 1930s, the sugar economy engulfed both human and environmental landscapes. The author argues that sugar manufacture has not only significantly transformed Hawai'i but its legacy provides lessons for future outcomes.Carol MacLennan is an anthropologist who has visited Hawai'i extensively for over thirty years. She teaches at Michigan Technological University about industry and the environment, with a focus on how large-scale industries such as sugar cane and hard rock mining affect environments and communities. She has published on Hawai'i's sugar industry and North American mining.\neISBN: 978-0-8248-4024-2\nSubjects: History\nTable of Contents\nYou are viewing the table of contents\nYou do not have access to thisbookon JSTOR. Try logging in through your institution for access.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7026156187057495}
+{"content": "Homegrown Paytm Payments Bank has emerged as one of the most successful digital banks operating in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. In its report titled ‘Emerging Challengers and Incumbent Operators Battle for Asia Pacific’s Digital Banking Opportunity’, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has listed PPBL among the top 10 digital challenger banks in the region that are profitable and have witnessed significant growth over the past years. Paytm Payment Bank is the only Indian digital bank on the list. Other than PPBL, there are four banks from China, four from Japan, and one from South Korea.\nPaytm Payments Bank is already one of the top enablers of digital payments in India. Over the last several quarters, it has registered substantial growth in transactions through Paytm Wallet, Paytm FASTag, Paytm UPI, and net banking. PPBL is rapidly gaining the trust of millions of Indians with over 64 million accounts. It is also one of the top beneficiary and remitter banks for UPI transactions in India.\nIn its report, BCG has identified and analyzed a total of 249 digital banks globally. Out of these, only 13 banks have achieved break-even and Paytm Payments Bank is one of them. This further confirms the fact that PPBL’s technology infrastructure is one of the best in the global banking industry. It has driven innovation in the banking industry, improved service quality, and boosted financial inclusion across the country.\nSatish Gupta, MD and CEO – Paytm Payments Bank, said, “We are glad that our efforts of constantly improving upon our own benchmark for performance have been recognised. Being in the top 10 digital banks in the APAC region by BCG is a testament to the role that we have played in empowering millions of fellow citizens to avail the benefits of formal banking services. Our focus remains on launching innovative products & services to accelerate financial inclusion in our country.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.516427218914032}
+{"content": "Trending News\nAmerican space agency NASA has warned that the world may witness massive coastal flooding starting in the mid-2030s due to a \"wobble\" in the moon's orbit.\nAccording to a study by NASA, Earth is expected to see a four-fold rise in the number of floods as the lunar cycle accompanied by the climate crisis will lead to a rise in sea levels.\nThe study by members of the NASA Sea Level Change Science Team from the University of Hawaii has revealed that the long-term geological processes are leading to rise in far northern coastlines’ land areas and flooding will begin in these areas after a decade.\nPublished in the journal ‘Nature Climate Change’, the study is the first to take into account all known oceanic and astronomical causes for floods, NASA said in a news release.\nThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had recorded more than 600 high-tide floods in 2019.\nHowever, these floods will occur in clusters lasting for over a month or longer in the 2030s, the study said. However, the phenomenon would depend on the positions of the Moon, Sun and Earth, while some cities are likely to witness floods every day.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9934310913085938}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nIn this study we investigate the HIV/AIDS epidemic in a population which experiences\na significant flow of immigrants. We derive and analyze a mathematical model that\ndescribes the dynamics of HIV infection among the immigrant youths and how parental\ncare can minimize or prevent the spread of the disease in the population. We analyze\nthe model with both screening control and parental care, then investigate its stability\nand sensitivity behavior. We also conduct both qualitative and quantitative analyses. It\nis observed that in the absence of infected youths, disease-free equilibrium is achievable\nand is globally asymptotically stable. We establish optimal strategies for the control\nof the disease with screening and parental care, and provide numerical simulations to\nillustrate the analytic results.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.640026330947876}
+{"content": "It notes that since the start of the intervention in Afghanistan in October 2001, Pentagon spending has totalled $14 trillion, with the US war budget increasing between 2002 and 2003 by more than the entire military spending of any other country. Between one-third and one-half of that total was pocketed by defense firms, which provided logistics and reconstruction, private security services and weapons – along the way, these contractors habitually engaged in \"questionable or corrupt business practices,\" including fraud, abuse, price-gouging and profiteering.\nWartime conditions meant standard contract processes were circumvented – bidders, bids, and subsequent delivery weren't subject to significant oversight, so fleecing the Pentagon was extremely easy, particularly for well-connected companies with government ties.\nLockheed Martin, Boeing, General Dynamics, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman have in recent years been awarded between a quarter to a third of all Pentagon contracts. It's surely no coincidence that four of the past five US Defense Secretaries previously worked at one of the 'big five'.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.797326385974884}
+{"content": "A £5m Scottish Government fund will offer interest-free loans to private landlords whose tenants are having difficulty paying rent during the coronavirus crisis.\nThe Private Rent Sector Landlord COVID-19 Loan Scheme will support private sector landlords who are not classified as businesses, have up to five properties to rent and have lost rental income due to tenants unable to pay rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme, which has now opened for applications, will offer eligible landlords up to 100% of lost rental income for a single property.\nThe Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 protects tenants from any eviction action for six months.\nLandlords facing difficulties with repayments on a mortgage for a rental property are expected to seek a mortgage repayment holiday from their lender before they apply for a loan.\nThe application process requires landlords to confirm they understand the terms of the Coronavirus Act in relation to eviction proceedings, and that they have discussed rent issues with their tenant and reached agreement on managing arrears.\nHousing Minister Kevin Stewart explained: \"We want to ensure no one loses their home during this unprecedented public health pandemic, which is why we passed legislation to protect tenants against any eviction action for six months.\n\"This new £5m loan fund builds on that action and offers landlords the same security as tenants, ensuring they have financial support if tenants struggle to pay rent because of coronavirus.\n\"While all tenants should pay their rent if they can, we recognise the financial pressure people are facing. The Scottish Government encourages landlords to talk to their tenants about rent payment issues. We also expect landlords to be as flexible as possible with their tenants, discuss managing rental payments and help them find sources of financial support and advice.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6487237811088562}
+{"content": "I may have all the physical trappings of adulthood. I've had three mortgages, I own a house, I've owned several cars, I was the executor of my mum's will, I've had paid jobs on and off for 53 years, I've travelled all over the world.\nYet I still don't feel like an adult. When people treat me like an adult and expect me to behave like an adult, I'm straight into impostor syndrome. I do my best to live up to what's required, but it's mostly a feverish pretence, a frantic pursuit of this ever-elusive quality known as adulthood.\nPeople expect me to make intelligent, informed decisions on a whole range of subjects, when I'm all too aware that actually on most subjects I have a hazy, anecdotal knowledge at best. I rack my brain for relevant wisdom, find the cupboard is bare and cobble together some supposedly authoritative opinion that might get me convincingly through the next five minutes.\nI'm looking around desperately for a real adult, someone who actually has adult-like capabilities and can rescue me from this scary demand for responsibility and guidance. I want to be like the newsreaders who just pass on the stream of information fed into their earpieces.\nI might look like a mature adult, but it's all an illusion. In reality I'm still a confused child hoping I'm doing and saying the right thing but always suspecting I'm totally goofing up. Sooner or later someone's going to call my bluff.\nPS: A post on Facebook - \"My personality is basically a mix between a needy five year old child who can't control her emotions, a teenage rebel who makes poor life decisions, and an eighty year old woman who's tired and needs a nap.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6709716320037842}
+{"content": "Transform Access to a fully operational and integrated team of industry experts working as an extension of your organization. Remove obstacles and circumvent costly distractions. Ensure a foundation for success built on fundamental excellence and a focus on outcomes.\n\"There is only one path to success –fundamental requirements must be met and executed flawlessly.\"\nSuccessful commercialization of rare disease products demands excellence from the commercial team supported by the expertise required to develop an effective strategy and the practical knowledge of how to implement that strategy.\nWe’ve been on the other side and we have made these decisions in real time, impacting real companies and real bottom lines. We can anticipate the risks and are able to evade costly and intractable mistakes before they occur.\nWe Make Good Great and Great Extraordinary\nOur focus is on the outcomes. We are the difference between “Advice” and “Action,” between merely “Follow-up” and “Following through.”\nThere is no substitute for beginning early and getting the fundamentals right the first time. Avoid common, costly and often irreversible mistakes along the path to commercialization. Prepare the foundation for an exceptional launch to maximize revenue over the life-cycle of the product.\nOur goal is to prepare the foundation to facilitate an optimal launch trajectory while implementing best practices and processes resulting in faster time to market and increased revenue.\nMilestone Driven\nEach engagement is measured by milestones. A given engagement cannot end until specific exit criteria are met by our team. This provides clear visibility into the components of the engagement and the respective achievements as a measurement of success.\nKnowledge Transfer\nTransitional training and organization change management disciplines, along with guidance, collateral material and critical relationship conveyance, means your organization is well-positioned for success.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6916613578796387}
+{"content": "The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is currently exploring options to refinance its debt, which was 2.5 percent of GDP at end-2020 and includes a longer-term forex (FX) collateralised loan.\nAccording to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2021 Article IV report, this has become necessary in order for COCOBOD to regain sounder financial footing, following implementation of the Living Income Differential (LID) at the start of the 2020/21 cocoa crop season.\nWith COCOBOD’s current outstanding debt stock of GHC13.69billion on the domestic capital market as at the end of July 2021, according to the Central Securities Depository (CSD), the IMF is recommending that the intended issuance by COCOBOD should be closely coordinated with government and included in public debt.\nIn collateralising a loan, the borrower uses some of its existing assets as a security to guarantee repayment of the loan – effectively assuring the lender that there’s a means to always recover the loan.\nWith the specific case of COCOBOD, the cocoa beans purchases will serve as the one major asset that has been used over years as collateral. However, there’s also a restraint on a significant portion of cocoa beans because these beans are already used as collateral for the annual syndicated loans.\nLaunched in 2019 by Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, the LID is a surcharge of US$400 per tonne of cocoa exports that aims to capture a larger share of the chocolate global value chain and increase the income of cocoa farmers, many of whom live in poverty.\n“While the surcharge was fully passed through to farmers, the higher export price and lower global demand slowed down cocoa shipments significantly. This implicit subsidy to farmers creates a net operating loss for COCOBOD, adding to its domestic debt,” the Fund highlighted in the report.\nAccording to the Fund, the LID initiative has raised cocoa farming incomes but inadvertently created balance sheet risks for COCOBOD. The IMF noted that COCOBOD has introduced cost control measures, including a freeze on capital expenditures until the next fiscal year, and sees debt refinancing as a step to regain sounder financial footing.\nThis, COCOBOD believes, alongside its strong track-record and collateralised receivables could support a longer-term external issuance. The approach could also mean that capital expenditures such as cocoa roads across the major cocoa growing areas may face some financing constraints.\nNonetheless, government in conjunction with COCOBOD – under the cocoa roads programme – has allocated an amount of GH¢456.6million to continue with the cocoa roads improvement programme in the 2020/2021 cocoa season. The cocoa roads programme is a critical arrangement to facilitate and ease cocoa evacuation from the hinterlands to the ports, and especially transport farm inputs such as fertiliser to farmers.\nIn the 2019/2020 crop year, a total amount of GHC742million was paid by COCOBOD for various cocoa road projects. Already, the public debt is at elevated levels of GHC334.56billion (US$58.04billion) representing 77.1 percent of GDP as at end-June 2021 – up from GHC291.6billion (US$50.8billion) at the end of December 2020.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9586212038993835}
+{"content": "There are six stages of the approval process for exploration and production activities in New Zealand's offshore waters:\n1. Assessing the seabed\nIn this stage, operators must seek approval to search for petroleum or minerals and comply with EEZ regulations and the seismic code of conduct.\n2. Exploration\nA rigorous approval process must be completed before an operator can begin the exploration process. The conditions of these consents will be monitored and enforced.\n3. Production\nOperators need specific approval before entering the production phase. This includes a publicly notified application process for a marine consent that provides the opportunity for the public to make submissions.\n4. Ongoing monitoring\nOperators will be monitored and authorities will take enforcement action if any conditions are breached.\n5. Oil spill response\nNew Zealand's oil spill response strategy sets out how an incident would be managed. Any operator who causes an oil spill is liable for all the costs involved in the response.\n6. Decommissioning\nAuthorisation is needed before steps are taken to retire a production facility. This includes providing a revised safety case for approval.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9698137640953064}
+{"content": "Separating the Theological Sheep from the Philosophical Goats DOI:https://doi.org/10.12978/jat.2021-1.3540-39434630 Abstract\nAndrew Torrance has recently argued that we can distinguish analytic theology from analytic philosophy of religion if we understand theology as, fundamentally, a scientific enterprise. However, this distinction holds only if philosophy of religion is not itself a science in the sense intended by Torrance. I argue that philosophy of religion is a science in this sense, and so, that Torrance cannot distinguish theology from philosophy of religion in the way suggested. Nevertheless, I offer two alternative routes to the distinction based on the nature of the respective objects of study in theology and philosophy of religion. Thus, I demonstrate that there is a coherent model available to Torrance which preserves the distinction he seeks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9722122550010681}
+{"content": "After over a year of travel restrictions impacting land ports of entry, Texas Representative Henry Cuellar introduced a bill to establish a Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund. H.R. 3028 would specifically create a trust fund within the U.S. Treasury for investments in land ports of entry in order to:\nBuild new land ports of entry; Expand and improve existing land ports of entry to accommodate high volumes of commercial, private vehicle, and pedestrian traffic; Procure technology and supporting infrastructure to facilitate the inspection and processing of commercial, private vehicle, and pedestrian traffic; Facilitate major repairs and alterations of land ports of entry; and Hire U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, agricultural specialists, and professional staff to support the trade and revenue mission of CBP.\nThe bill is expected to figure into the debate over a larger infrastructure bill over the next few months.\nIn our region, CALTRANS and Baja’s Secretariat of Infrastructure and Urban Development (SIDURT) released the California-Baja California Border 2021 Master Plan (BMP). Developed in collaboration with regional stakeholders including the Chamber, the plan aims to coordinate planning and delivery of ports of entry and transportation infrastructure projects serving the ports in our region. The plan provides five key recommendations with action items to reach each goal, including the expansion of border collaboration and coordination, and to manage the border as a system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5409095287322998}
+{"content": "Chapter\nABSTRACT\nHepatic tumors most commonly present as a palpable abdominal mass. Primary hepatic neoplasms represent a small percentage of solid tumors in children. Infantile hepatic hemangioma (IHH), formerly infantile hemangioendothelioma, is the most common benign hepatic tumor of infancy. Biopsies are rarely indicated to differentiate IHH from other hepatic lesions, and due to the increased risk of bleeding, a biopsy of these masses is usually avoided. Ultrasound plays a critical role both in initial detection and localization and in follow-up of IHH. Differentiation of IHH from various other hepatic lesions is primarily based on clinical and radiologic features. Solitary IHH with degenerative changes and embryonal sarcoma of the liver (ESL) are distinguished by characteristic imaging features for hemangioma and the older age of presentation for ESL. The tumors are typically single well-circumscribed, unencapsulated, lobular masses that are paler than the surrounding normal liver. Focal nodular hyperplasia is a slow-growing tumor with no known malignant potential.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5377755165100098}
+{"content": "Project Assessing the Effect of Drivers’ Behavior in Rural Roads with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Using a Driving Simulator\nTraffic crashes in rural roads are a serious safety related issue because of the disproportionality between fatalities and the rural population. As a result of this concern, the safety of rural roads has been the focus of attention in recent years. According to NHTSA, 45% of all traffic fatalities in 2018 occurred in rural areas, while having only 19% of the total population, according to the U.S. Census. This percentage of traffic fatalities in 2018 is more significant in Puerto Rico’s rural road network with an alarming 58% of all fatalities. Furthermore, the fatality rate in rural roads in Puerto Rico is estimated at 16.53 per 100-Million VMT, which is 6.2 times greater than the highest fatality rate of any state in the U.S.\nThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in its Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative known as, FoRRRwD, recommends proven roadway departure countermeasures, such as rumble strips, friction treatments, and clear zones. However, additional countermeasures considering a systemic approach to rural highway safety, including speeding control, are needed. A possible systemic approach countermeasure could be Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), which includes vehicle-related safety measures based on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).\nThis research project aims to assess the impact of implementing a Speed Monitoring Display (SMD), with and without voice messaging, as an ADAS strategy in a driving simulation study. The ADAS strategy will have the purpose of alerting “speeding” drivers in hazardous locations. High-risk roadway features will be identified from a representative rural road segment in Puerto Rico and used as a base condition to develop the simulation scenarios. The drivers’ behavior, including speed compliance, will be examined with and without the ADAS. The final goal will be to improve driver behavior in rural roads to improve safety using a systemic strategy to identify potential hazardous location that can assist in decreasing speeding related issues and reduce the frequency and severity of crashes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6365526914596558}
+{"content": "Actions on air quality: a global summary of policies and programmes to reduce air pollution\nThis global report provides a review of policy actions of Member States per the mandate provided by UNEA Resolution 3/8 on Preventing and reducing air pollution to improve air quality globally. It builds on the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2016 report Actions on Air Quality which provided an overview of actions undertaken by countries around the world, focusing on a set of measures that if adopted would significantly improve air quality. This new report is based on data collected in 2020 through a detailed survey shared with member states, supplemented with relevant literature documenting key actions being undertaken by governments around the world to improve air quality. The report is complemented by regional summaries documenting more in-depth actions in key sectors as well as regional trends and priorities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6618890762329102}
+{"content": "I write with regard to the matter of COVID vaccination, and my desire to be fully informed and informed of ALL facts before going ahead. I’d be most grateful if you could please provide the following information, in accordance with statutory legal requirements.\n1. Can you please advise the legal status of these vaccines, and whether they are experimental?\n2. Can you please provide details and assurances that the vaccines have been fully, independently and rigorously tested against control groups, and the outcomes of those tests?\n3. Can you please advise the list of all contents of the vaccines, and whether they are toxic to the body?\n4. Can you please advise of all adverse reactions associated with the vaccines since their introduction?\n5. Can you please confirm that the vaccines you are advocating are NOT ‘experimental mRNA gene altering therapy’?\n6. Can you please confirm that I will not be under any duress from you as my employer, in compliance with the Nuremberg Code?\n7. Can you please advise me of the risk of fatality (should I contract COVID) and the likelihood of recovery?\nOnce I have received the above information in full, and I am satisfied that there is NO threat to my health, I will be happy to accept your offer to receive the treatment, but with certain conditions – namely that:\n1. You confirm in writing that I will suffer no harm.\n2. Following acceptance of this, the offer must be signed by a fully qualified medical doctor who will take full legal and financial responsibility for any injuries occurring to myself, and/or from any interactions by authorized personnel regarding these procedures.\n3. In the event that I should have to decline the offer of vaccination, please confirm in writing that this will not compromise my position, and that I will not suffer prejudice or discrimination as a result.\nI also advise that my inalienable rights are reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8504192233085632}
+{"content": "Highlights Temporary shutdown of businesses due to COVID-19 in 2020 significantly impacted the energy demand The average annual price hit prices last seen in 2015 The big three- Energy Australia, AGL, and Origin Energy cater to the bulk of the electricity market\nThe overall energy demand in Australia tumbled in 2020 due to significant drop in commercial load associated with the temporary shutdown of businesses due to COVID-19. On the brighter side, the country's energy market is seeing a transition from a fossil fuel-driven source towards renewable power.\nImage Source; © Airubon | Megapixl.com\nIn 2020, more than 3,700MW of mega-scale wind and solar generation capacity have entered the National Energy Market (NEM), majorly in NSW and Victoria contributing more than 19% of the country's total electricity generation. At the same time, fossil fuel-driven electricity has contributed more than 70% of the total electricity generation in the country.\nElectricity prices tumbled by around 23-58% in all the regions of the country in 2020, relative to 2019 average levels. The average annual price was below AU$70 per MWh in all regions of the country, the lowest since 2015. However, prices increased significantly in the first half of 2021 with numerous plants running offline due to maintenance and reduced availability of coal-fired power plants amid country's goal to attain carbon neutrality in coming decades.\nThe Big three dominate Australian Electricity Market\nThe electricity demand has also increased due to the rise in demand associated with winter heating and a significant fall in the output of renewable energy amid bad weather conditions in the country.\nLargest electricity retailers in Australia\nEnergy Australia, AGL, and Origin Energy are the leading energy producers, known as “big three.”\nThese three players have significant market share in residential electricity segment in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia markets. Let’s have a look at the top five electricity providers in NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA.\nAwarded No.1 Digital Customer Experience 2020 by Global Reviews\nPowering more than 1.7 million Australian customers\nCustomers can manage accounts online 24x7.\nForeign owner\nAvailable\nAGL offers no lock-in contract.\nThe company offers flexible billing options.\nThe solar feed program offers customers to sell excess electricity generated from their solar panels.\nPartly Australian-owned\nAvailable\nOrigin offers rewards in the form of Paypal cash, gift vouchers.\nThe company is investing heavily in renewables to become a sustainable energy provider.\nPartly Australian-owned\nAvailable\nEnergy Locals offers 100% carbon neutral power to its customers with no additional charges.\nProvides hassle-free power with simple, transparent prices and no lock-in contracts or exit fees.\nThe company also supports local charities and communities.\nAustralian-owned\nAvailable\nPower Direct offers competitive prices.\nThe company is primarily dedicated to business electricity.\nThe company offers numerous options for bill payments like mail, post, phone, debit, etc.\nPartly Australian-owned\nAvailable\nBottom Line\nThere are many electricity providers in Australia that offer several plans in different cities of NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA. Various companies are offering ethically sourced energy while few of them also provide this as an option to the customers to choose from.\nAs per the Australian Energy Regulator Retail Energy Market Performance Update for Quarter 2, 2020-21, “big three” have a 79.1% market share in NSW, 54% in VIC, 49.8% in QLD, and 72% in South Australia.\nBig three are legacy players in this field with a lot of exposure and experience. However, several new players have now entered the market and offering electricity at competitive prices.\nKalkine Media certifies that it has no commercial or business relationship with the entities mentioned above and has not been offered any incentive from them to write this articleele", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.784657895565033}
+{"content": "Over 9 million senior citizens in the United States that are affected by hearing loss. That number grows significantly each year. This leads to a lot of questions about whether or not Medicare covers the cost of hearing aids? The short is no. Medicare Parts A & B, also considered as the original Medicare, does not…\nWhether you’re using it for yourself, or buying one for a loved one, a stair lift is a necessity for those who are suffering from mobility issues. Unfortunately, Medicare and other standard health insurance policies do not typically cover the costs of a stair lift. Here’s what you should know about stair lift prices and…\nOver 1.7 million (and growing) Americans use a wheelchair or mobility scooters to help them with their daily life. Mobility scooters are simply a necessary part of daily life for seniors and everyone who has mobility issues. So, does Medicare cover Mobility Scooters? The answer is yes, and no. Yes, because Medicare Part B (Medical…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6255340576171875}
+{"content": "Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) as a predominant cell component in the tumour microenvironment (TME) play an essential role in tumour progression. Our earlier studies revealed oxidized ATM activation in breast CAFs, which is independent of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). Oxidized ATM has been found to serve as a redox sensor to maintain cellular redox homeostasis. However, whether and how oxidized ATM in breast CAFs regulates breast cancer progression remains poorly understood. In this study, we found that oxidized ATM phosphorylates BNIP3 to induce autophagosome accumulation and exosome release from hypoxic breast CAFs. Inhibition of oxidized ATM kinase by KU60019 (a small-molecule inhibitor of activated ATM) or shRNA-mediated knockdown of endogenous ATM or BNIP3 blocks autophagy and exosome release from hypoxic CAFs. We also show that oxidized ATM phosphorylates ATP6V1G1, a core proton pump in maintaining lysosomal acidification, leading to lysosomal dysfunction and autophagosome fusion with multi-vesicular bodies (MVB) but not lysosomes to facilitate exosome release. Furthermore, autophagy-associated GPR64 is enriched in hypoxic CAFs-derived exosomes, which stimulates the non-canonical NF-κB signalling to upregulate MMP9 and IL-8 in recipient breast cancer cells, enabling cancer cells to acquire enhanced invasive abilities. Collectively, these results provide novel insights into the role of stromal CAFs in promoting tumour progression and reveal a new function of oxidized ATM in regulating autophagy and exosome release.\nKeywords: autophagy; cancer-associated fibroblasts; exosomes; invasion; oxidized ATM.\n© 2021 The Authors. Journal of Extracellular Vesicles published by Wiley Periodicals, LLC on behalf of the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9362502694129944}
+{"content": "WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday effectively reversed a regulation designed to prevent methane, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, from escaping into the atmosphere during oil and gas operations.\nIn the long-expected move, the Interior Department finalized its new rule, replacing one proposed by former President Barack Obama in the final days of his administration, that would have reduced leaking, venting and flaring of methane from drilling activity on federal and tribal land. The new regulation essentially reinstates the approximately 30-year-old guidelines that were in place when President Trump won the 2016 election.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9849193096160889}
+{"content": "Independent Study\nThe study unpacks what’s lacking and the key components needed to create a cohesive environment and common language between these siloed teams. As security professionals work to secure their organizations, developers are often left out of the security planning processes but are then tasked with carrying out those procedures—further complicating an already strained interaction. It’s no secret that developers are major drivers of business revenue particularly with the increased adoption of cloud and modern apps. Yet, developers see security as stifling their innovations. Security sees it differently.\nAs a continuation of our security as a team sport story, VMware commissioned\nForrester Consulting to introduce the Development professional and explore the current state of the IT, Security, and Development relationship dynamics.\nIn this study, you will:\nDownload the study to start bridging the Dev-Sec-Ops divide.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5129339098930359}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis study aimed to explore participant experiences of systemic family therapy for youths with functional disorders. After completing family therapy, eight youths and thirteen parents participated in qualitative interviews. The analysis was based on interpretative phenomenological analysis and identified two main themes. The first theme was: ‘Challenges of creating meaning and understanding of child symptoms in family therapy’, with symptom understanding and explanation found to be important, though sometimes challenging, themes in therapy. The second theme was: ‘Clinical encounters in family therapy promote dialogue’, which included the finding that the family therapy setting with joint sessions for family members facilitated in-family communication. Practitioner points: Addressing family dynamics during therapy can be experienced as an invasion of the family domain Symptom explanations should avoid any suggestion of blame and remove feelings of guilt, be relatable and meaningful and point to solutions for the family Systemic family therapy can support empowering processes for families of youths with functional disorders.\nKeywords children and adolescents family functional disorders systemic family therapy youths", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6617379784584045}
+{"content": "Across the globe, consumers are scrambling to maintain access to energy.\nWhile the current high prices and surging demand stem from unique circumstances tied to the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the current energy crisis also expresses broader trends, including the energy industry’s shift away from coal and oil, the growing importance of natural gas, and the uncertainty over future energy demand.\nThe crunch stems from the condition of the global economy as it emerges from COVID-19 lockdown. For over a year, energy demand was in the doldrums, as national economies went into quarantine to mitigate the spread of the virus. As economies reopened and demand recovered, the global supply chain struggled to keep up, creating bottlenecks and sending shipping costs soaring.\nDemand on natural gas spiked owing to droughts in regions served by hydropower, particularly Latin America. In Europe, unseasonably low wind meant that wind turbines were unable to meet demand, while natural shipments from Russia, a major supplier of the European market, dipped during the summer as Russia replenished its natural gas reserves in anticipation of winter.\nThe result by September was a global energy crunch, driven specifically by surging demand for natural gas. In Europe spot prices for natural gas have risen 40 percent, while supplies are squeezed as Asian and Latin American buyers outbid their European competitors. Industries dependent on the fuel as a feedstock have shut down, while shortages in Great Britain have driven panic buying as gas stations close for want to supply.\nIt is unclear how long the crunch will last or if Europe will be left with insufficient fuel reserves this winter.\nIt is unclear how long the crunch will last or if Europe will be left with insufficient fuel reserves this winter. While conditions that produced the squeeze are unlikely to continue for more than a few weeks—wind power has recovered and natural gas prices have begun to slowly fall as competition over available supply eases—the knock-on effects of the squeeze may be felt this winter, as lower inventories leave markets unsupplied during the cold months.\nIn a crucial sense, this crisis is born of short-term circumstances tied to the unique historical context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the current shortages are an expression of trends that go back before 2020, and stem from the broader transformations taking place within the energy industry linked to the uncertain future demand for oil and the likely higher demand for natural gas.\nThe necessary starting point is the oil price crash of 2014-2016. With prices falling and future demand uncertain, the largest integrated oil companies began to slash spending on future production. Capex (capital expenditure) by the five largest companies, which had risen steadily since 2000, fell from $165.9 billion in 2013 to $88.7 billion in 2019. The onset of COVID-19 in 2020 caused even greater cuts, with capex slashed across the industry by as much as $100 billion, according to a study from Rystad Energy. This brought total industry spending to a 14-year low.\nEven when prices began to recover in 2021, with economies re-opening and demand increasing, the large integrated firms have kept their spending in check. While industry spending will grow by 4 percent in 2021, climbing from $334.7 billion to $348 billion, this still represents a 25 percent decline from the 2019 level of $461.7 billion, according to RBC Capital.\nThe upshot is that analysts have begun to worry that the world will face an oil crunch along with a general energy crisis in the latter half of 2021 and 2022, as supplies struggle to keep up with returning demand due to past investment shortfalls.\nAnalysts have begun to worry that the world will face an oil crunch along with a general energy crisis in the latter half of 2021 and 2022.\nWhat is keeping spending down? Uncertainty over the likelihood of future demand would be the main culprit, linked to the historically low price of oil since the 2014-2016 crash, the persistent glut of supply that has forced producers in OPEC to maintain production cuts that are set to end in September 2022, and concerns that the energy transition away from fossil fuels toward clean energy will render future investments uneconomic. Pressure from governments eager to cut emissions has changed the way energy company executives perceive future strategies. A poll in 2021 found that 66 percent of senior executives anticipate actively adapting to a low-carbon energy mix, up from 44 percent in 2018.\nAnd while oil demand may have peaked, demand for natural gas is likely to rise. With China’s recent announcement that it will cut all investment in offshore coal projects and the ongoing and precipitous fall in coal consumption in the United States, natural gas—a fossil fuel which emits fewer emissions when burned—is rapidly filling the gap left by coal’s departure. The EIA predicts that natural gas demand in the United States will continue to rise in 2022, while Shell has estimated LNG will need $200 billion in new investment to meet demand by 2030.\nAll of this is to say that the current energy crunch, while seemingly short-term and tied to the evolving state of the global economy, may very well augur a longer period of instability and uncertainty, as investment shifts to new energy sources. While the result might be lower emissions, it could produce volatility and shortage in the near-term, unless greater care is taken to build up stocks, improve resilience, and ensure backstops are in place.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5041913986206055}
+{"content": "Karen Ventii, a former SciBling and now a science writer, wonders:\nAs a medical writer, I’ve noticed that most medical writers I meet are female. A quick Google search using the keywords‚ “freelance medical writer‚” produced seven female and three male writers (approx. 2:1 ratio) from the first 10 eligible results.1 While it is difficult to draw statistically relevant conclusions from such a small sample size, it certainly implies a trend.\nThe American Medical Writers Association is the leading professional organization for medical communicators, with over 5,500 members from around the world. The ratio of female to male members is 4449:1227 (approx. 4:1), mirroring the trend observed with the Google search. In short, medical writing is a predominately female profession….", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.819419264793396}
+{"content": "ENVIROCARE® WTE Código: 8717714 Formatos: 11,3 Kg\nENVIROCARE WTE is a concentrated, synergistic blend of specialized bacteria strains scientifically developed to promote the rapid breakdown and digestion of various forms of black and grey water waste, including detergents, greases, fats, oils, paper, and other organic materials commonly found in marine sanitation devices. ENVIROCARE WTE helps to maintain marine sanitation devices, holding tanks, and sanitary systems operating at peak efficiency.\nMarine waste treatment systems may receive shock loads of laundry detergents, harsh cleaning agents, paper, fats, oils, and greases. These heavy doses upset the delicate environment of the naturally-occurring bacteria in these systems and can overwhelm the bacteria. When this occurs, the waste treat- ment process is slowed or stopped. The loss of biological activity is often characterized by foul odors, which may be emitted from toilets and drains.\nWhen used regularly, ENVIROCARE WTE will continually promote the presence of powerful waste-degrading bacteria, ensuring the waste treatment system is biologically active. ENVIROCARE WTE reduces the buildup of sludge and deposits in holding tanks, vacuum tanks and equipment, and assists in keeping the waste treatment system running efficiently.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9334754347801208}
+{"content": "Russia on Friday recorded its highest number of daily COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began with 828 lives lost over the previous 24 hours.\nThis brings the death toll from the pandemic in the country to 202,273, according to the official tally kept by the Russian Coronavirus Taskforce. It is the highest in Europe.\nThe national statistics agency, Rosstat, which has a broader definition of what constitutes a COVID-19 death, had registered more than 215,000 COVID fatalities by the end of July.\nThe previous one-day death record was 820, reached on Thursday and in late August.\nThe number of new cases has dipped slightly compared to the previous day but remains higher than 21,000, a level last reached in late August when infections were starting their climb down from a summer surge.\nThe flare-up of infections over the summer months was blamed on the Delta variant.\nRussia, which has touted its home-grown COVID-19 vaccine, has struggled to vaccinate its population with just 28% of its 144.4 million population fully vaccinated, according to Our World in Data. The US has so far fully inoculated 54% of its population, with European countries and China registering higher rates.\nThis is despite several regions having rolled out mandatory vaccination for certain professions and imposed restrictions on capacity and opening hours on venues including bars and restaurants.\nIn Moscow, large events and venues including nightclubs are limited to 500 people with everyone required to present a COVID health pass attesting they have either been fully vaccinated, have tested negative over the previous 72 hours or recovered from the disease over the previous six months.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7722861170768738}
+{"content": "Over the last decade, mobile POS solutions have evolved from being a cost-effective, simple-to-implement solution for the SMB segment to a key component in enhancing the customer experience in enterprise retail environments. According to Juniper Research, the adoption of these solutions will drive annual mobile POS transactions from 28 billion in 2018 to over 87 billion by 2023.\nAs more businesses gain a competitive edge using mobile POS solutions, you may be wondering how you can reap the same benefits. So, how do you develop a mobile POS strategy that provides the maximum benefit for your business?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992627501487732}
+{"content": "Children learn through play (Dietze & Kashin, 2012). By exploring their environments, testing out ideas and challenging themselves, they learn about the world around them. Children learn through all types of play including risky play. It is important to recognize the value of risky play, as well as the immense benefits it can bring to children.\nWatch the two videos below. What are children learning? What risks are they taking? How do you think the adults involved are managing and minimizing the risks?\nWhen children explore risks in their environment, they are learning to cope with risks and challenges with supportive and caring adults present. Eventually, children will face these types of risks and challenges when they are alone. They will be equipped with the tools and the thinking skills that help them weigh the risk, determine their strategy and help them navigate the risk with good decisions because of prior experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6494269967079163}
+{"content": "The resumption of India-Pakistan peace dialogue after a hiatus of nearly eighteen months resulting from the Mumbai terrorist attacks, has revived interest in different formulas, proposals and options that have been made from time to time to resolve the Kashmir dispute, the root-cause of “unending conflict” between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. This paper attempts to make a contribution towards this ongoing exploration of feasible ideas by highlighting the relevance of the Difference Principle expounded by John Rawls in his Theory of Justice as a key component of a lasting India-Pakistan peace deal on Kashmir. The paper begins with a brief account of the historical background of the Kashmir dispute, its evolution and a summary of the competing Indian and Pakistani claims to the disputed territory. Section two of the paper provides a descriptive account of the various solutions that have been proposed and the attempts made by India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute. The last section of the paper offers a summary of the main tenets of Rawls’s theory of Justice and examines the relevance of the Difference Principle as a guide to finding a just resolution of the Kashmir dispute.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6693993806838989}
+{"content": "You can be sensitive and strong, but first, you must do what's logical: accept your sensitivity.\nHaving a sensitive soul should be celebrated, but it's often seen as a sign of weakness. We can't change that, but we can help our fellow vulnerable spirits to understand their strengths.\nYou're a person full of potential, empathy, and kindness. Don't let anyone bully you into thinking otherwise because you are on the path to unravel an extraordinary emotional intelligence. Use it as an advantage, but first, make peace with your sensitive, sensual nature.\nHow do you even label yourself as a sensitive soul? Here are five ways to understand and accept your place in the world.\nYou are a friend everyone needs\nHSP (highly sensitive person) is capable of creating meaningful relationships that last a lifetime. Your empathy may seem like a burden, but it is what makes you unique and beloved.\nYour attention to other people's needs, and the way you truly give your best to understand and accept them fully, are some of the most desirable qualities in a human. If someone thinks differently, they lack sensuality, or even worse: they're afraid of their feelings.\nYou feel everything, all the time\nAll those feelings… It's not always easy for you to understand your urges to cry or to comfort a stranger. But, that's the thing: your highly sensitive nervous system is easily overwhelmed, and running away isn't healthy.\nIt is not hard to assume people see you as a constant victim or a weak person. However, many susceptible people are stronger than those who aren't in touch with their feelings.\nGrowing up wasn't easy\nOnce you're labeled as the \"sensitive\" one, you did a lot to run away from it.\nNot only were people acting as your emotions aren't real, you doubted them yourself. You're no stranger to overthinking and anxiety. Accepting you're HSP is a blessing, and treat it like a superpower.\nYou're self-aware, kind, and flexible. You just need to show a bit more self-love to enjoy your gift.\nYou're more introverted\nIt's not like you don't like the company, or you are antisocial. Contrary to popular beliefs, compassionate souls love to hang out with people they know and love.\nHowever, you may have to work on your social skills since you overthink and criticize yourself a bit too much.\nLearning to relax with various techniques will help you find a balance between the introvert and the extrovert hiding in you.\nYou worry\nAnxiety goes hand in hand with Highly sensitive souls. This is no accident: you feel other people's energies and assume everyone's as emotional as you.\nYou're not looking for validation. Instead, you always think if you said or did something to hurt someone. You over-analyze situations and people and worry.\nTo avoid severe social anxiety, HSP should spend more time treating themselves with such care, as they do with others.\nYou're a crier\nThe fact that you let go of your emotions through crying isn't harming anyone. You can burst into tears from watching a movie or listening to music. You can feel tears, even when you're very happy.\nThough you wish you weren't such a crier, it's better to let to than to stop feeling. You know that, so carry a box of tissues while working on accepting and loving yourself more.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8708296418190002}
+{"content": "Scotland's politicians have been told to make women's enterprise a key priority in the next parliamentary session in the face of a \"shameful and accelerating\" gap in the number of female-led businesses.\nAhead of International Women's Day on March 8, Women's Enterprise Scotland (WES) has highlighted figures showing that between 2017 and 2019, the proportion of female-led businesses across the country fell from 20.6 per cent to 14%. It is believed the situation has deteriorated further since then, as the pandemic has had a disporportionately adverse impact on the employment prospects and earning power of women.\n\"Studies continue to highlight challenges faced by women in business and there is a broad evidence base which can inform policy development,\" WES chief executive Carolyn Currie said.\n\"If we are to emerge from the pandemic stronger and smarter – if we are going to ‘build back better’ – then the time for talking is over. We simply must prioritise the key actions which will close the quite frankly shameful and accelerating gender gap in enterprise participation and allow women to fulfil their economic potential.”\nWES has launched its 2021 Menifesto for Change, in which it is calling on all parties and cadidates to commit to five key areas for positive change.\n\"The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed significant vulnerabilities in our economic and social systems and highlighted what were already existing inequalities in our society,\" Ms Currie said. \"Pre-existing barriers for women in business have been exacerbated and recovery planning absolutely must include policies which address the very specific needs of women in business.”\nThe five priorities in the manifesto include: enabling greater access to finance; ensuring business support services are more aware of women's needs; championing digital inclusion; better collection of data on female enterprise; and working towards a more gender equal economy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7959303855895996}
+{"content": "There are many words used to describe fraud: Scam, con, swindle, extortion, sham, double-cross, hoax, cheat, ploy, ruse, hoodwink, confidence trick.\nCyber crime is any criminal act dealing with computers and networks (called hacking). Additionally, cyber crime also includes traditional crimes conducted through the Internet.\nThese are just a few words you might hear in relation to fraud. Fraud can be committed against individuals or businesses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993686079978943}
+{"content": "No boundary wire needed.\nThe Navimow, Segway’s first robotic lawnmower, uses GPS to stay on your lawn and keep it perfectly groomed. Unlike other robot mowers, you won’t need to put a border wire to keep the robot on the appropriate piece of grass.\nThe Navimow is kept in “precise positions and systematic mowing patterns” by Segway’s Exact Fusion Locating System, which keeps its position exact to within two centimeters. The Navimow features sensors that will keep it mowing even if its GPS signal is weak.\nNavimow’s smartphone app allows users to determine the area’s borders to be mowed and give it directions for which places to avoid. The Navimow algorithm, according to Segway, “determines a holistic mowing path” that avoids crisscrossing already-mowed regions.\nThe Navimow has offset blades that allow it to cut as near to the lawn’s margins as possible. Blade Halt technology detects anything in the lawn, such as pets, toys, or children, and prevents the mower’s blades from rotating. The Navimow, according to Segway, can “withstand downpour, hard splashing, and high-pressure water jets.” Still, if rain begins to fall, the rain sensor will direct it back to its charging station. The Navimow will not be available in the United States until later this year, according to Segway.\nThe Navimow can manage up to 45-degree inclines in lawns and operates at a relatively quiet 54 decibels. The Navimow is available in four variants, starting with the H500E, which can be used on a lawn up to 500 square meters (5400 square feet) and costs €1199 (about $1,425).\nThe Navimow H800, which costs €1499 (roughly $1,781), is designed for lawns up to 800 square meters (approximately 8,600 square feet); the H1500E, which costs €1999 ($2,375), can mow lawns up to 1,500 square meters (roughly 16,145 feet); and the H3000E, which costs €2499 (approximately $2,969), can mow lawns up to 3000 square meters (about 33,000 square feet).\nSources:\nhttps://bit.ly/3kV9L25\nhttps://bit.ly/3DUeiKy", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.508120059967041}
+{"content": "Raymond James CIO Larry Adam reflects on the market and economy’s record-breaking recovery from the depths of the early pandemic. To read the full article, see the Investment Strategy Quarterly publication linked below.\nAs we sit atop our prosperous peak, admiring the views of the fastest economic growth since 1984, the best start to a bull market and the record-breaking quarter of earnings growth, it’s wise to remember that not too long ago we began our uphill journey from the depths of the COVID-19 ravine. Often, the best views come after the hardest climbs.\nA record amount of fiscal stimulus restrained the unprecedented tumble in economic growth. Now, we’ve headed back to stadiums, theaters, schools and restaurants, moving the economy onward and upward – despite the new variants lurking along the trail. But the days of soaring fiscal aid are ending.\nEven as Congress debates over as much as $4.5 trillion of stimulus, a compromise will likely yield half that amount, with the distribution spread over a ten-year period. With excess disposable income already descending ~$1 trillion from its $2 trillion peak, an unavoidable fiscal cliff looms next year.\nFortunately, four factors should cushion the economy from a hard fall:\nIndeed, the economy should keep climbing at an above-trend economic pace through at least 2022.\nThe eruption in economic growth over the last year has packed sizable returns in commodities’ backpacks, particularly for oil. Bolstered by OPEC’s supply discipline and the industry’s reluctance to invest more in new drilling, oil prices are currently at three-year highs. Our forecast calls for tempered moves from this point on — prices peaking slightly higher in the first quarter of 2022 before subsiding to the mid $70s by this time next year.\nThe economy trekking upward at a sustainable pace eases pressure on the Federal Reserve (Fed) to maintain an ultra-accommodative monetary policy. As a result, the Fed’s first step this quarter will be dialing back the emergency-induced bond purchasing program. But until the Fed’s balance sheet plateaus mid next year, we believe there are many miles to go before it tightens policy and raises interest rates (not until 2023).\nThe expected decrease in Fed bond purchases has many analysts concluding interest rates will spike, but we disagree. The reason: our government will issue significantly less debt next year. As a result of healthy economic growth, the 10-year Treasury yield will scale gradually higher to 1.75% over the next 12 months. However, the upward climb will be limited due to solid demand from foreign buyers, pension funds, and retirees acting as a rappelling force. While low yields can be discouraging, investors should view bonds as a safety harness for their portfolio. Bonds may not seem necessary during the less challenging legs of a journey, but they will be appreciated when the trip gets tough.\nThe equity bull market keeps ascending to higher altitudes. With a secure macroeconomic backdrop, above-trend earnings growth, rising dividends, and low interest rates, this rally should have endurance. Impressive earnings have been the bedrock, and CEOs are signaling that supply chain shortages, pricing pressures, and labor misalignments will resolve soon. Therefore, our S&P 500 2022 earnings estimate of $225 translates into a 4,950 price target by the end of next year. While our bias is to the upside, the proposed corporate tax hike could result in a 3-5% reduction to our earnings forecast. However, given the history of previous tax increases and the resiliency of corporate America, it should not cause a significant decline at this early stage of the bull market.\nWhile the S&P 500 avoided a 5%+ pullback for over ten months, it did succumb on the last day of the quarter. However, temporary periods of fatigue are normal and given the supportive long-term fundamentals, equities should offer some attractive buying opportunities. U.S. equities remain our preferred territory, as the strong economic recovery and magnitude of earnings growth make it the leader of the pack. Given the recovery’s durability, we favor select cyclicals: the Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Communication Services, Industrials, and Energy sectors.\nWise investors prepare for their financial future – identifying objectives, assessing risk tolerance, protecting against events that could be detrimental to the plan and determining asset allocation parameters that act as a compass for the stated goals. With confidence in your plan and a trusted advisor, we hope you have the guidance and tools needed to accomplish your investment objectives.\nInvestment Strategy Quarterly is intended to communicate current economic and capital market information along with the informed perspectives of our investment professionals. You may contact your financial advisor to discuss the content of this publication in the context of your own unique circumstances. Published 10/1/2021. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment the author, the Investment Strategy Committee, or the Chief Investment Office and are subject to change. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. There is no assurance any of the trends mentioned will continue or forecasts will occur. The performance mentioned does not include fees and charges which would reduce an investor’s return. Dividends are not guaranteed and will fluctuate. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of capital. Asset allocation and diversification do not guarantee a profit nor protect against loss. Investing in certain sectors may involve additional risks and may not be appropriate for all investors. The indexes mentioned are unmanaged and an investment cannot be made directly into them. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held securities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7453824281692505}
+{"content": "Oct 11, 2021\nCircularity, aka circular economy, refers to a closed-loop system where we can keep reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, and recycling resources, minimizing resource consumption and waste. It also can help improve resource productivity since we can keep using products, equipment, and infrastructure longer....\nOct 8, 2021\nAmidst the current chaotic environment, we could be fighting daily fires and embrace stagnation. But, instead, organizations must focus on sustainability, cultivating talent, and operating with purpose while using technology to transform and accelerate growth to create a lasting impact and bring positive change. So, how...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9589760303497314}
+{"content": "SHARJAH, The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), a NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) affiliate, has broadened the creative and professional horizons of 13 young female Emirati artisans with the skills of Jordanian and Palestinian embroidery.\nThe young cohort successfully concluded a 12-month artisanal training programme led by the council. This achievement has furthered Irthi’s mission to empower women artisans in the UAE and the region through the crafts and highlighted the entity’s agility in adapting to unprecedented circumstances and embracing innovation to ensure the learning journeys of craftswomen training under them continue uninterrupted.\nIrthi announced the training programme in March 2020 for select trainees aged 18 to 45, and brought on board renowned fashion designer and owner of Jordan-based label and social enterprise Saru Fashion, Majida Abu Zaghlan. Local artisans from the Gaza-Jerash Refugee Camp taught 12 types and techniques of embroidery popular in Palestine and the craft practised by the Bedouins of Jordan. The Emirati trainees will be able to apply their newly acquired embroidery skills to unique local designs infusing the traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics under the supervision of the Irthi design and curation team.\n\"The pandemic swept the world soon after this programme commenced, and we took immediate steps to ensure that learning continued uninterrupted. Irthi was quick to make the online shift, offering content dedicated to craft training remotely, and enabling our trainees to gain the required knowledge and skills to create marketable products while ensuring their safety,\" noted Reem BinKaram, Director of NAMA.\nThe training programme, originally four months long, was shifted to a completely virtual platform by Irthi and extended until June 2021. It was split across several phases to attain the desired training outcomes for all 13 participants. While phases 2 and 3 were conducted virtually, the concluding phase was held in-person at the Dibaa Al Hisn centre, with all preventive measures in place.\nAccording to the training programme’s outputs, the trainees learnt several types of stitches, including the cross-stitch, Ragmeh type, Tahreeri, Tihshai, Satin stitch, double bar satin stitch, fishbone stitch, zigzag stitch for patchwork, interlaced binding cross-stitch, flat interlaced cross-stitch, plait joining stitch, Thobe embroidery, Bedouin floral patterns, and men’s garment embroidery.\nBinKaram further noted, \"One of our key goals at Irthi is to ensure the professional, economic and social empowerment of female practitioners of traditional crafts, in accordance with the vision of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of NAMA and Founder and Royal Patron of Irthi. One of the highlights of this programme was that it focused on young Emirati women, offering them an opportunity to build their professional futures while contributing to modernising, preserving and enhancing the value of traditional Emirati crafts. We are especially proud of the way this programme overcame unprecedented challenges to be successfully delivered, and thank Majida for her endless support and professionalism throughout.\"\nSpeaking about her experience with Irthi, Zaghlan said, \"The Jordanian-Palestinian embroidery programme was important for us and the cultural exchanges between Jordan and the UAE. The trainees were eager to learn and passionate about creating high-quality products for global markets. The artisans from the Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan saw their participation in the programme as an excellent opportunity to train local women. Moreover, they acquired different skill sets here, which will have a wider impact as their work goes on to support more than 30 indirect beneficiaries.\n\"Expo Dubai 2020 will showcase the craftswomen’s products, and people from around the world will have the opportunity to appreciate and offer patronage to their artisanal creations.\"\nSource: Emirates News Agency", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5506932735443115}
+{"content": "Abstract\nAlthough the world is gradually moving towards renewable energy resources, the coal industry will continue to be a major energy supply sector in the foreseeable future. However, by-products such as coal fly ash (CFA), coal bottom ash (CBA), and boiler slag are generated during coal combustion, and have become a significant environmental concern. There is an urgent need for transdisciplinary efforts in research, policy, and practice to reduce these by-products substantially. Many studies have focused on the environmental management and comprehensive utilization of CFA. As a comparison, less attention has been paid to CBA. Therefore, this critical review provides a holistic picture of CBA, from the generation, fundamental characteristics, environmental concerns to potential applications, and benefits analysis. Based on the fundamental characteristics, CBA can be considered as a sustainable and renewable resource with great potential to produce value-added materials. High-value applications and current research related to CBA, including construction and ceramic industry, wastewater remediation, soil amelioration, energy catalysis, valuable metals recovery, and material synthesis, are systemically presented and compared. It emphasizes the environmental and economic benefits of the sustainable applications of CBA as well. Particularly, it indicates that CBA is a promising candidate in normal, lightweight, self-compacting, and ultra-high-performance concrete, which shows a reduction in both energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions during concrete production. This work provides new insights into the greener and sustainable applications of CBA, and it will offer a practical guide for the sustainable development of the coal industry.\nKeywords Coal bottom ash Coal combustion by-products Fossil fuels Sustainable development ASJC Scopus subject areas Environmental Engineering Environmental Chemistry Waste Management and Disposal Pollution", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9046611785888672}
+{"content": "Food systems leaders emphasize the interconnectedness of food, nutrition, and planetary health.\nResearch finds that 11 million people die prematurely due to unhealthy diets each year. Healthy foods must be available, affordable, and accessible for all.\nAnalyses from institutions across four countries demonstrate the positive effects of millet consumption on blood sugar.\nThis is the first piece in a series produced by the Global Action Platform on Sustainable Consumption and Diets. Read parts two and three, and learn more by visiting their webpage here. Humanity’s chance of achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9873929023742676}
+{"content": "J Ethnopharmacol. 1998 Jan; 59(3): 187-93.\nThe anti-stress activity of a gem-containing Unani formulation against diverse stressors.\nDepartment of Ilmul-Advia, A.K. Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University, India.\nDrugs of mineral origin, especially gems, are extensively used in Tibb-e-Unani (Unani Medicine), both as single drugs and as compound formulations. But such drugs have not yet been adequately studied scientifically. Jawahir Mohra (JM) is one such, as yet unstudied, anti-stress Unani preparation, containing a few herbal and animal ingredients also. Therefore in the present study, a modified JM preparation was investigated for its anti-stress activity against physical, chemical and metabolic stimuli. The non-gem complement (NGC) of JM was also studied for action against physical stress. In albino rats stressed by swimming and subsequently tested for motor function by Rota rod (muscle coordination), activity wheel (forced motor activity) and photoactometer (spontaneous motor activity), JM treatment for 7 days produced a striking and significant increase in activity. The NGC also increased the activity significantly which was however less than JM. JM also produced a striking increase in cold swimming endurance and in the latency of post-anoxia convulsions, while pentylentetrazol (PTZ)-induced defecation and urination in an open field arena under continuous stimulation by intense light and sound was significantly decreased. Therefore, the present investigation indicates that the gem-containing Unani compound JM has significant anti-stress activity of a non-specific type against diverse stressors. This could be due to adaptogenic activity of the preparation. The study also shows that the gems in JM contribute significantly to its anti-stress activity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.859565258026123}
+{"content": "Dear subscriber,\nAdding a new dimension to employment patterns, “gig economy” that involves hiring of temporary, freelance workers, often for online interactions, instead of full-time staff, is on the upswing in an increasingly digitalised world. It is gaining popularity among Gen Z workers (those born between 1997 and 2012) due to the added perks of flexi-work hours and a free hand to manage work-life balance. Contractual or freelance teaching staff, content managers, investment advisers, accountants and so on are all part of the growing gig economy, and can hope to make huge headway as people remain apprehensive of any physical contact on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.\nUS-based business consulting firm Intuit mentioned in a study that by 2020 nearly 40 percent of American workers would be independent contractors, as a direct fallout of digitalisation. In a study on the future of jobs, FICCI, EY and NASSCOM stated that with a 24 percent share, India is already leading in terms of the online labour market globally. Another study, by KellyOCG titled “Workforce Agility Barometer”, reveals that for 56 percent of the Indian firms, the proportion of temporary workers is over 20 percent. With over 400 million millennials (as per a report by Morgan Stanley), the future belongs to India, as mentioned by Prime Minister Modi in his recent address to the nation.\nPlease browse through the May 15\nTatsat Communique to find out about more such opportunities and trends.\nSumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6322057247161865}
+{"content": "Coronavirus Impact\nLatest economic updates and analysis on the COVID-19 crisis.\nApril 2020\nDuring this time of uncertainty, market volatility and unprecedented policy change, it’s important that you base your decisions on accurate data. To help you make informed decisions to support your goals, we’re bringing the latest insights from our top investment and financial planning experts right here.\nKey Private Bank Investment Brief\nThe global spread of COVID-19 has caused significant market movements and uncertainty among investors.\nYour investment brief houses our experts' latest analysis and strategies for navigating the turbulence created by the outbreak—keeping you updated on our thinking and how these changes might impact your portfolio.\nPinnacleCare Medical Intelligence Report\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the gaps in our personal and family healthcare strategies. In a time of uncertainty, it can be stressful to make informed strategic decisions for your family and loved ones when flooded with information from various sources.\nKey Questions: Is Evergrande a “Lehman Moment”?\nEvergrande is China’s second largest property developer, and it has more debt on its balance sheet than any other property company in the world (in terms of debt outstanding).\nKey Questions: What Did We Learn in 2020?\nDespite a challenging 2020, it is worth reflecting on important lessons learned from a most demanding and unsettling year.\nKey Questions: Winter Update – Is it Safe to Reopen the Economy?\nAs President-elect Joe Biden recently introduced his economic team, he sought to assure the American people that \"Help is on the way.\" While Biden was largely referring to economic assistance coming to those hardest hit by the pandemic, equally important in our view is that science and medical advances also have many believing that help is on the way.\nKey Questions: What Surprises Might 2021 Have for Us?\nWe will soon publish our 2021 Outlook, which begins with a review of our 2020 Outlook. While we did not foresee the worst healthcare crisis in over a century, the worst economic decline in over ninety years, the fastest thirty-plus-percent market decline followed by the quickest recovery in stock market history, and the deepest racial divide in over fifty years, we did pose two \"more extreme\" scenarios that could unfold over the coming years.\nKey Questions: 2020: A SPACtacular Year?\nIn terms of dollars and number of deals, special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) issuance in 2020 has broken all previous records.\nKey Questions: What Happens If...?\nIn political parlance, an \"October surprise\" is a headline-grabbing event that has the potential to influence the outcome of an election. Because many of the most prominent elections occur in early November, such events that take place in October are seen as \"scrambling the political calculus just as the stakes are at their highest,\" according to one political observer.\nKey Questions: Why Is Conviction Key?\nThe odds of favorable outcomes typically improve when investments are made with conviction, resulting in success over the long run.\nKey Questions: Are There Real Opportunities in Real Estate?\nGiven the current level of bond yields, we believe that certain segments of the commercial real estate market may offer attractive opportunities.\nKey Questions: S&P 500 Reaches a New High—But What Would Lew Say?\nIn the mid-1990s, as I was cutting my teeth as a buy-side equity analyst, I was dispatched to New York to attend an investment conference titled \"The Internet Revolution.\" The event, held at the New York Hilton Midtown, was the city’s largest hotel with nearly 2,000 rooms and over 150,000 square feet of meeting space.\nKey Questions: How Will the Election Affect the Economy?\nHigher taxes are not assured, and interest rates are likely to remain low. But changes elsewhere create both risks and opportunities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9360156059265137}
+{"content": "When creating the Victorian aesthetic and designing your own home, it is crucial to have those bespoke period features throughout your home that reflect the look you are trying to emulate. The reality is it is all in the details. From the decorative cornice, ceiling rose to the skirting board; these features elevate your home.\nLead-lighting is yet another design feature that embodies the Victorian style. In addition, it highlights the traditional design period features of the house, showcasing the front doors and windows.\nFind the perfect period features to bring character, charm and style to your home.\nSome central features throughout the home that capitulates the essence of a period traditional style home are a farmhouse sink, which is both practical and stunning, a free-standing claw-foot bathtub, an exquisite piece of luxury and a classic feature always in style.\nHigh ceilings, traditional wooden floorings and a crafted fireplace are classic elements that can showcase your sophisticated period style home.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8009748458862305}
+{"content": "Description\nThis report presents the main findings from the evaluation of 12 urban public transport projects (metro, tramways, buses) supported by the EIB. This report feeds into the Thematic Evaluation Report of the EIB’s support for urban public transport in the EU (2007-2019), published separately.\nThe 12 project evaluations have two objectives: (i) hold the EIB accountable by rating the performance of these projects; and (ii) understand how the EIB delivers against its Transport Lending policy’s objectives.\nOverall, the evaluated projects met the borrowers’ needs, were delivered as planned and provided better quality and more accessible transport, but the majority did not attain the expected ridership levels. The lack of data on other key outcomes at completion (e.g. on modal shift from cars to public means to transportation) hampered the assessment of effectiveness for most projects.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9493622183799744}
+{"content": "抄録\nWe experimentally demonstrate that a graded-index plastic optical fiber (GI POF) can significantly reduce transmitted signal distortion caused by the nonlinear response of a multimode fiber (MMF) link based on a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL). The low distortion of the signal transmission is attributed to the strong mode coupling in the GI POF, which suppresses the increment in signal distortion due to the external optical feedback, by reducing the self-coupling of problematic back-reflected light into the VCSEL cavity. The strong mode coupling is closely associated with polymer-specific microscopic heterogeneous structures in the fiber core materials, suggesting that the signal distortion can be further reduced by controlling the microscopic properties. The nonlinear distortion reduction effect of our developed GI POF will be invaluable for next-generation MMF links based on multilevel modulation in the ultrahigh-definition era.\nASJC Scopus subject areas 電子材料、光学材料、および磁性材料 原子分子物理学および光学 電子工学および電気工学", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9644356369972229}
+{"content": "'The Transferability of Plant Pest Models' by Thomas Taylor\nPlant diseases have increased dramatically in recent times with significant environmental and economic impacts. Surveillance for early detection of new epidemics is crucial for successful control and eradication. Parnell et al (2015) introduced a ‘rule of thumb’ to determine how much and how often surveillance should be performed to achieve early detection. However, the accuracy of the rule of thumb over large spatial scales with heterogenous and aggregated host population is not fully known, but is the key to its practical application. We run thousands of simulations on similar but not identical plant distributions, generating a disease outbreak. We experiment with the variables that affect the epidemic such as the dispersal scale of the pathogen, the aggregation of the landscape, and the transmission coefficient that contributes to the recently famous basic reproduction number. Using a computer simulated monitoring program, we calculate how far an epidemic has spread before being detected and compare this to our prediction prior to observation. Is there is a significant gap between our rule of thumb prediction and the simulated outcome? Can we predict how accurate our rule of thumb will be in different scenarios? For example, how will our confidence in the rule of thumb change for a forest disease (Ash dieback) as compared to a crop disease (Tomato blight)? With the significance of novel invasive plant pests increasing globally, tools such as the rule of thumb, are sorely needed to allocate appropriate surveillance resources.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9454980492591858}
+{"content": "As of this writing, the United States remains in a hot seller's real estate market. An inclining market, as opposed to a declining market, can bring challenges with purchase appraisals. In the current market, with inventory low and homes selling quickly at a high price, an appraisal can be a a lagging indicator of value and lead to challenges in completing the home purchase.\nA hot market leads to valuation challenges\nA shortage of inventory is the main factor fueling the hyperactive real estate market. It is not uncommon to have multiple offers on a well-priced property. When this happens, realtors urge buyers to present their “highest and best” offer, which often drives buyers to make an offer above asking price. The seller must then select which offer is best and typically accepts the highest offer. A higher price generally results in a happy seller but could lead to issues with buyers needing financing.\nIn accepting a higher offer, a new “market value” of the home is created. This can be a concern when and if the buyer is utilizing a mortgage for the purchase and an appraisal is completed. The job of a purchase appraisal is to determine value based on historical sales of similar homes.\nAppraiser guidelines support a home’s value based on the historical data of comparable sales - typically within the last 90-180 days—that are close in proximity to the home. A lender will only lend based on the lower of either the appraised value or the purchase price. Often times that historical data has not caught up with the real market data.\nMinimizing the impact of an appraisal gap\nWith the current hot market, lenders are seeing a significant number of “low” appraisals versus the accepted purchase price. When this happens, a buyer has three options of how to proceed:\n1. The buyer can negotiate with the seller to reduce the price or meet in the middle somewhere. 2. If the buyer and their realtor feel the appraiser has missed some pertinent information, they can provide additional data to the appraiser via the lender. 3. The buyer can put more money down to avoid mortgage insurance implications (if applicable).\nThere are a few things buyers can do upfront to protect themselves in this market:\n1. Work with their realtor on a realistic offer. If paying over list price, and an appraisal does not support the value, be prepared with options necessary to keep the deal intact. 2. Talk to their loan officer about this inclining market to understand all available options should an appraisal come in low and what it could mean to their loan scenario.\nCorporate clients will also want to consider what the long-term effects of this market may be on relocation policies. If a transferee pays significantly over list price and the market corrects, and then they relocate again quickly, they may be in a loss-on-sale situation. Currently we are not hearing from any prognosticators that a bubble is imminent.\nFor more guidance and information on this topic, please reach out to your U.S. Bank Corporate Programs contact or your Bristol Account Director.\nBristol would like to thank Brian Smith, VP Corporate Relocation-Strategic Partnerships at U.S. Bank Home Mortgage for furnishing this useful guidance. U.S. Bank is a 2020 winner of Bristol's Partner of the Year award for Sustainability, in recognition of their excellence in promoting environmental stewardship, advancing social responsibility and achieving strong economic performance while consistently complying to ethical business practices and good corporate governance. Brian may be reached at: 314-451-0022 | brian.smith5@usbank.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5401129722595215}
+{"content": "Whether your car is unsafe to drive, requires extensive and expensive repairs, or is damaged by a disaster, you may be considering junking it. However, junking a vehicle can be daunting due to numerous half-truths and misconceptions in the market. Learn eight common myths about junking your car and the truths behind them so you can junk your car confidently and get top dollar for it.\nJunk Cars are Valueless\nJunk cars are invaluable for junkyards, and that’s why they are in business. While the amount you get for your junk vehicle depends on several factors, including condition and model, reputable junkyards offer the most competitive prices possible. The junk car can be stripped of parts and sold as spare parts to other car owners or its essential metals recycled.\nJunking a Car Is Complex\nThe process of junking your car is straightforward. It is much easier than selling a vehicle — think about advertising, viewing the car, confirming ownership, getting offers, and undergoing inspection and transfer. In the current digital age, you can sell your junk car online. Give the car’s details, get an offer, and arrange for pickup and payment.\nOnly Certain Cars can Be Junked\nThe acceptable vehicles vary from one junkyard to another. While some yards take specific makes and models, others accept all cars regardless of the type and make, from SUVs to vans and pickups. However, you should consult a junkyard in advance about the type of vehicle you intend to junk before scheduling a pickup.\nJunkyards Are Unsafe\nContrary to what many people believe, junkyards are safe and care about the welfare of customers at their premises. However, these yards have tons of automotive equipment and may contain hazardous materials like lead batteries and Freon, sharp objects, and heavy metals. Therefore, you should gear up when visiting a junkyard –wear gloves, a mask, helmet, and steel toe boots for safety reasons.\nNo Title, No Sale\nIn the past, this was no myth but a reality. You could only sell your vehicle to a junkyard if you have the title. Nevertheless, nowadays, you can junk your car without a title as long as you prove you are the vehicle’s legal owner. Some junkyards allow sellers to sign an affidavit affirming they are the legal owners and offer corresponding evidence like insurance.\nTowing Fees Are Exorbitant\nSome people fear to sell their vehicles, especially the undrivable ones, due to fear of high towing costs. You may be worried that towing will take up a substantial part of the money you get for the car. Luckily, junkyards understand these concerns, and most offer free towing from the vehicle location to their yard to save you the hassle and associated costs.\nJunkyards Only Take Drivable Vehicles\nContrary to this common myth, your car does not have to be working for you to junk it. In fact, most yards purchase and retrieve car components, such as seats, tires, bumpers, fenders, and wheels, not the whole vehicle. Therefore, even if your vehicle’s engine is not functional, a yard can still benefit from other valuable parts.\nOnly Full Vehicles Are Junked\nIt is not uncommon for people to remove some parts of a junk car for use or resell. For example, you may remove the battery of a junk car to use in another vehicle. While some junkyards only buy fully intact cars, you can still junk a vehicle with some missing parts. The secret is to communicate about the missing parts upfront, so you get an accurate quote.\nContact\nCity Auto Wreckers for junk car services. We offer cash for both working and non-working vehicles and tow them free to save you the fuss and stress. We also sell top-notch used auto parts for almost any vehicle make and model. Our team of experienced, friendly, and passionate staff is always ready to serve you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5849869847297668}
+{"content": "Purpose: The aim of this review was to address the barriers limiting access to the use of molecular diagnostics, specifically KRAS testing for\ncancers with potential to benefit from targeted drugs in Brazil. A panel reviewed examples from current state and potential future uses of KRAS testing in cancer diagnosis and treatment designation.\nDesign: A selected panel of Brazilian experts in fields related to KRAS testing were provided with a series of relevant questions to address prior\nto the multi-day conference. Within this meeting, each narrative was discussed and edited by the entire group, through several drafts and rounds\nof discussion until a consensus was achieved.\nResults: The authors propose specific and actionable recommendations for expanding access to KRAS testing use in cancer care in Brazil and in\nother countries, in a similar situation. In creating these recommendations, the authors strived to address all barriers and impediments mentioned\npreviously within this review. Conclusion: Given the current benefits and likely future applications, there is a great need to expand molecular testing and KRAS testing in Brazil,\nand adapting the current framework is essential to accomplishing this goal. Regulatory actions and increased knowledge and awareness to expand\naccess to this technology have the potential to improve cancer patient care across the country. Therefore, the recommendations in this review can\nserve as an outline for technology adoption in Brazil and other countries with similar challenges in optimizing cancer care.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.733285665512085}
+{"content": "Benson Gicharu Njangiru began boxing in 1998, two weeks after his father passed away. He saw boxing as a place to vent the frustrations that life had thrown towards him. Anytime he was hitting the bag in the gym, a particular joy came from within him. As a Kenyan amateur boxer, Gicharu won silver in […]\nAuthor Archive for Morgan McBride\nMorgan McBride is a current college student studying journalism with a passion for digital media and storytelling. She takes pride in providing informative and engaging content. She hopes to continue to explore and create intriguing conversations.\nAccording to the Federal Reserve System, the average white family has eight times the wealth of a typical Black family while also having five times the wealth of a typical Hispanic family. The gaps in wealth between Black and white households reveal the widely negative issues of accumulated inequality and discrimination. Disparities of power and […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7758626937866211}
+{"content": "Journal of Diabetes and Care (JDC) is an international open-access peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, bimonthly journal that aims to contribute to the constant research and development done by various researchers and scholars across the globe.\nThe journal focusing on theories, methods, and applications in diabetes and metabolic diseases. It promotes analyzing contemporary communication issues in new light and research.\nMetabolic Disease is a broad-based discipline that has a potential impact on almost every stage of human life regardless of the age limit.\nThere have been significant advances in diabetes and metabolic diseases over recent years and the pace of innovation/development shows no sign of slowing. However, the practice of novel approaches in this field is often sub-optimal. Because of the lack of wide visibility and exposure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7732794284820557}
+{"content": "This study explores the effects of Volkswagen’s 2015 emissions scandal (“Dieselgate”) on the used car market in Israel. Using a difference-in–differences research design and administrative and proprietary data, we find that after Dieselgate the number of transactions involving VW-manipulated cars fell by 18%, and the resale price of these cars fell by 6%. The drop in the number of transactions was concentrated among private sellers. We discuss alternative explanations and suggest that lower willingness-to-pay and adverse selection following Dieselgate could explain our findings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9220720529556274}
+{"content": "Drewry’s composite World Container Index (WCI) increased marginally by 0.4% or US$41 to US$9,371.30 per 40ft container, according to the latest report on 5 August, remaining 370% higher than a year ago.\nThe average composite index of the WCI, assessed by Drewry for year-to-date, is US$6,196 per 40ft container, which is US$4,032 higher than the five-year average of US$2,164 per 40ft container.\nThis is the 16th consecutive week of increases, while freight rates from Rotterdam to New York soared 14% to reach US$6,417 per 40ft container, a change of 190% Y-o-Y, according to Drewry.\nAt the same time, Drewry, which expects rates to increase further in the coming weeks but at a slower rate, reports that spot rates on Los Angeles to Shanghai and Shanghai to Rotterdam gained 5% and 2% to US$1,479 and US$13,628 respectively for a 40ft box.\nHowever, rates on Shanghai to Los Angeles and Rotterdam to Shanghai fell 3% and 2% to US$10,229 and US$1,670 per FEU respectively, while freight rates on Shanghai to Genoa, Shanghai to New York and New York to Rotterdam remain stable at previous weeks level.\nSpot freight rates by major route\nDrewry's assessment across eight major East-West trades:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9675878882408142}
+{"content": "The surge in refinancing activity across leveraged loan and high yield bond markets through H1 2021 looks set to continue as lenders increase allocations to sectors directly impacted by COVID-19.\nHigh yield bond and leveraged loan issuance for refinancings in North America and Western and Southern Europe climbed to US$636.6 billion during the first half of 2021, almost double the US$334.33 billion recorded in H1 2020. Refinancing values for the first two quarters of 2021 represented the two highest quarterly totals on\nDebtwire Par record, going back to 2015.\nThe spike in refinancing activity in the first six months of 2021 accounted for just under half of total issuance in these regions (US$1.3 trillion), up from a share of 37% over the same period in 2020.\nRefinancing activity was driven by sectors that proved more stable and resilient during the pandemic. Technology and healthcare refinancing, for example, totaled US$52.21 billion and US$59.21 billion, respectively, in North America and Western and Southern Europe in H1 2021. By comparison, leisure and consumer retail totals lagged with issuance of US$44.73 billion and US$36.58 billion respectively.\nSector spread\nMoving into the second half of 2021, signs suggest investors are casting the sector net wider and showing appetite to refinance credits that were hardest hit during lockdowns.\nAs vaccination programs roll out, the prospects for businesses in the travel, leisure and consumer retail industries, among others, look increasingly positive. The rapid spread of the COVID-19 delta variant, especially in the US, remains a concern, but with vaccinations proving generally effective, yield-hungry lenders have the confidence to back a broader pool of credits across more sectors as economies continue to reopen, with earnings expected to see a strong recovery.\nTechnology and healthcare activity will remain robust, but refinancing issuance in the transportation, leisure and consumer retail sectors saw an uptick in activity in the first half of the year, particularly in Q1. The latter three sectors combined secured a higher volume of refinancing capital in H1 2021 than for each full year going back to, and including, 2018.\nPizza Express, a popular casual dining restaurant chain in the UK, is one example of a company forced to shutter through lockdowns that has subsequently been able to access capital markets to refinance its borrowings.\nThe company endured a challenging 2020 when it was forced to close 73 restaurants and cut 2,000 jobs, but in July 2021 it managed to seal a refinancing deal on the back of improved trading and restaurant reopenings. The refinancing consisted of a £335 million bond deal and entry into a new super senior revolving credit facility.\nGood news for borrowers and lenders\nThe improved outlook for issuance in COVID-19-impacted sectors is a welcome development for lenders and borrowers.\nFrom a lender perspective, reopening economies create a deeper pipeline for deployment. Refinancing through the pandemic was limited to high quality or less affected credits, but as markets return to normal and more issuers close deals, lenders will have more chances to back credits.\nFor borrowers, there are opportunities to refinance expensive high yield bonds and loans that were raised in the wake of lockdowns, as businesses raced to secure liquidity to see them though the crisis.\nIn May 2021, cruise ship business Carnival was able to halve the cost of more than US$2.5 billion of debt taken on early in the pandemic cycle by issuing a US$1.8 billion loan in the US and a €794 million loan in Europe. The US facility was priced at 3% over LIBOR compared to the margin of 7.5% that was charged on its borrowing just 12 months earlier. The loan secured in Europe, meanwhile, priced at 3.75% versus 7.5% in 2020.\nLenders noted that Carnival was reporting sell-outs of its UK cruises as well as resuming operations of its US-based cruise line services after a hiatus going back to March 2020.\nUS retailer Kohl’s, meanwhile, undertook a tender offer and new debt issue to refinance approximately US$1 billion of debt. The group negotiated a deal with lenders to repurchase US$1 billion of its debt falling due between 2023 and 2025, including tranches of debt issued during the depths of the COVID-19 crisis and priced at 9.5%. The tender offer deal, part of which was financed with the issue of a new 10-year US$500 million debt facility priced at 3.375%, is expected to cut Kohl’s interest costs by up to US$50 million a year.\nAnother US retailer, Nordstrom, secured a US$675 million financing package in April that was used to redeem senior secured notes of US$600 million priced at 8.75% and falling due in 2025. The US$675 million package will reduce annual interest expenses by 30% and is made up of US$250 million of debt priced at 2.3% and US$425 million of borrowing priced at 4.25%.\nSimilar deals are expected to proliferate through the second half of this year as borrowers refinance pricey loans and bonds taken in the heat of the moment in 2020. This is likely to support ongoing high levels of refinancing through the rest of 2021.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5254914164543152}
+{"content": "How To Thrive In A Disruptive World Not Being\nVolatility, fragmentation, alienation, fragility – these are all fault lines of personal, organisational and societal change. We may react to these shifts by disconnecting with others, becoming polarised in our thinking, relying on self-centred behaviour or taking ego-driven action. In the midst of disruption, we can become isolated, alone, separate not just from others but from our own sense of self.\nYet what if disruption gave us an opportunity to re-invent ourselves and re-set our course?\nBased on the book Not Being – the Art of Self-Transformation Steven D’Souza shows leaders a surprising new way to survive and thrive through disruption. He invites you to look deep within yourself to create a new identity, find meaning and purpose and discover new answers to how you really want to live and lead.\nDiscover how you can… navigate transitions successfully find contentment instead of constant seeking invite inquiry and curiosity without judgement harness ‘creative destruction’ to make way for the new innovate through ‘serious play’ explore rather than ignore resistance seek wisdom from a modern elder play ‘the infinite game’ leave a legacy in the ‘second half’ of life\nChange is challenging but brings with it the opportunity for self-transformation. When you use disruption to transform yourself and your organisation, you can re-emerge with clarity, purpose, wisdom and contentment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8701976537704468}
+{"content": "TO THE EDITOR: Throughout the pandemic, we have watched as essential workers continue to keep our communities afloat. Yet, their financial stability remains fragile.\nDespite working hard, ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and households in poverty are unable to afford life’s basics. These are members of our community who are just one emergency away from financial ruin.\nAt United Way of Northern New Jersey, we are striving for racial and financial equity for ALICE and those in poverty. This important work cannot happen without the unwavering support of companies like Region Energy.\nSince 2016, this Dover-based business has hosted an annual golf event in our honor raising more than $100,000. This year’s fundraiser saw some 140 golfers gather at Architects Golf Club in Phillipsburg, to raise a record-breaking $34,500.\nOur deepest gratitude goes to Region Energy, the golfers, and all those who make this golf outing a success year after year.\nThanks to supporters like Region Energy, United Way can continue our mission of building a strong community where workers earn enough to meet their needs, can build a personal safety net to weather a crisis, and have access to quality care for vulnerable family members.\nWe are so grateful for Region Energy’s commitment to our cause. They understand that when ALICE struggles to pay the bills, we all pay the price. Through their investment in our work, Region Energy is helping ALICE and all.\nKAREN HANDA GAUDIOSO CEO United Way of Northern New Jersey", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.504379391670227}
+{"content": "Meredith’s approach to therapy:\nBoth in my professional role, and my personal life, I am driven to honor and uphold the dignity and value of my fellow beings. As a therapist, I desire to help my clients reconnect to their essential goodness and repair the ways in which painful experiences in life have damaged their relationships with themselves and the world.\nI believe that, as J.R.R. Tolkien remarked, “courage is found in unlikely places.” Even in the darkest of circumstances, with the right support, each of us is capable of accessing our inherent courage to survive, to heal, and find meaning and joy in living. I feel deeply honoured to share in my clients’ stories of suffering and resilience, and act as a partner in their journeys to come home to themselves.\nIn my practice, I strive to cultivate an environment of safety and warmth, where those who work with me can show up fully, and authentically. I invite clients to engage themselves with curiosity, creativity, humour, patience, and compassion. I bring a thoughtful and depth-oriented approach, informed by existential philosophy, the cutting edge of research and theory in the field of attachment neurobiology, and therapeutic interventions specifically targeted towards addressing the impacts of trauma.\nMeredith’s professional background and qualifications:\nI am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.) registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In my training and work experiences, I have developed expertise in the area of trauma therapy. I am trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and several other body-based trauma processing therapies that draw on the neuroscience of attachment and the body’s stress response system. These therapies address the physiological, mental, emotional, and relational impacts of trauma through the body’s natural adaptive capacities.\nI have experience in supporting individuals and groups experiencing the impacts of interpersonal and systemic trauma in a range of settings including transitional houses for survivors of violence, residential addictions recovery centers, and provincial/federal correctional facilities.\nMeredith’s areas of expertise:\n- Early childhood relational trauma\n- Neglect and abandonment\n- Child abuse (physical, emotional, mental, and sexual)\n- Sexual assault\n- Intimate partner violence\n- Witnessing violence\n- Burnout and vicarious traumatization for frontline staff in helping professions\nMeredith’s specialized trainings: EMDRIA Approved Basic Training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Attachment, The Body & Relational Repair: Three Pillars of Clinical Practice Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: The Theory of Structural Dissociation Lifespan Integration Therapy Level I Observed and Experiential Integration Levels I and II Sandtray Expressive Therapy", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7936856150627136}
+{"content": "Event Date\nOnline educational videos have the potential to enhance undergraduate biology learning, for example by showcasing contemporary scientific research and providing content coverage. In this workshop, Dr. Laci Gerhart-Barley (Evolution and Ecology) and Dr. Brittany Anderton (iBiology) will share the process by which they incorporated video-based homework into a traditional in-person introductory biology course at UC Davis, and the feedback students provided on their engagement with the videos and related assignments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8892014026641846}
+{"content": "Fortunately, parents nowadays tend to be interested in adopting a positive and respectful educational style at home. They consult experts and often manage to achieve terrific results by way of happy, healthy children and familial harmony. However, there are differences between raising a child and a teenager. In fact, by puberty, many of the old routines might no longer work. When this happens, parents might feel confused and frustrated. They ask themselves what they’ve done wrong to make everything change. Why does their child no longer obey them? Why are they so rebellious and distant? In most cases, the parents…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5069102048873901}
+{"content": "A party granting a license. To grant a valid license, licensors must possess the legal power to convey the limited rights provided by the license. For example, a public entity must have the authority to grant marriage licenses for the licenses granted by the entity to be valid, and a company must possess complete ownership of a patent to license use of that patent to another entity.\nThe term “licensor” is most commonly used when referring to intellectual property licensing. Patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property confers the right to exclude others from using the property to the intellectual property owner. For example, under 35 U.S.C. § 154, a patent grants the patent owner “the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention.” Intellectual property owners may agree to forfeit their right to exclude for a limited time by licensing use of their property to a licensee, making the owner a licensor. Intellectual property licensors retain ultimate ownership of their intellectual property when they license use to a licensee. Licensors usually contract use of their owned patents to licensees in licensing agreements which may include terms set by both licensor and licensee. By licensing owned intellectual property, licensors are able to profit without manufacturing or selling products themselves.\n[Last updated in June of 2020 by the Wex Definitions Team]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6484379768371582}
+{"content": "Thank you for helping us with this research. We appreciate you taking the time to share your opinions.\nCOVID-19 has affected every facet of our daily and working lives. The world of marketing is no exception. This research will help us to pinpoint the effect that coronavirus has had and will continue to have on various marketing activities. It won't take you too long - 5 minutes maximum. The answers from this survey will form the basis of a report that we'll release later this year. As a thank you, you'll receive a copy of the report once it's ready. Two respondents will win a US$100 Amazon voucher. Please note that you will need to complete the full survey to be eligible for the prize draw.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7291062474250793}
+{"content": "Social Awareness\nSocial awareness is a crucial element of a child's education. It enables a child or student to consider the perspective of other people and understand their needs. It teaches the skills of communication, collaboration, social responsibility, and professionalism, which are helpful in their life.\nSocial awareness helps young children understand how they fit into the world as they develop their values and attitudes about others. It is important to nurture through appropriate ways to cultivate a sense of openness and respect for diversity starting at an early age.\nSocial Awareness is the ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to understand social and ethical norms for behavior, and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.\nSocial-emotional learning helps kids work on things like coping with feelings and setting goals. It also helps with interpersonal skills like working in teams, resolving conflict, reduce bullying and disciplinary incidents.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.502842903137207}
+{"content": "Small Group Guidelines\nThese five guidelines will help ensure that your group is a safe place.\nSmall Group Guidelines 1. Keep your sharing focused on your own thoughts and feelings.\nNot your spouse’s, someone you’re dating, or your family members’ hurts and hang-ups, but your own. Focusing on yourself will benefit your recovery as well as the ones around you. Stick to “I” or “me” statements, not “you” or “we” statements.\n2. Limit your sharing to three to five minutes, so everyone has an opportunity to share — and to ensure that one person does not dominate the group sharing time.\nThere is NO cross-talk. Cross-talk is when two people engage in conversation excluding all others. Each person is free to express his or her feelings without interruptions.\nCross-talk is also making distracting comments or questions while someone is sharing. This includes speaking to another member of the group while someone is sharing, or responding to what someone has shared during his or her time of sharing.\n3. We are here to support one another, not “fix” one another. This keeps us focused on our own issues.\nWe do not give advice or solve someone’s problem in our time of sharing or offer book referrals or counsellor referrals!\nWe are not licensed counsellors, psychologists, or therapists, nor are the group members. Celebrate Recovery groups are not designed for this. It is up to the participants to include outside counselling to their program when they’re ready.\n4. Anonymity and confidentiality are basic requirements. What is shared in the group stays in the group. The only exception is when someone threatens to injure themselves or others.\nWe are not to share information with our spouses/family/co-workers. This also means not discussing what is shared in the group among group members. This is called gossip.\nPlease be advised, if anyone threatens to hurt themselves or others, the Small Group Leader has the responsibility to report it to the Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader.\n5. Offensive language has no place in a Christ-centered recovery group.\nTherefore, we ask that you please watch your language. The main issue here is that the Lord’s name is not used inappropriately.\nWe also avoid graphic descriptions. If anyone feels uncomfortable with how explicitly a speaker is sharing regarding his/her behaviours, then you may indicate so by simply raising your hand. The speaker will then respect your boundaries by being less specific in his/her descriptions. This will avoid potential triggers that could cause a person to act out.\nEmphasize at the close of your meeting that Group Sharing Guidelines stay intact as participants fellowship with each other after the meeting. Download the Small Group Guidelines Twelve Steps\nValue of CR Name\nEight Principles\nThe CR DNA\nSerenity Prayer", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5903520584106445}
+{"content": "John Donne’s metaphysical poem, “At the round earth’s imagined corners…”, is based upon an extract from the Book of Revelation. It is written in the form of a Petrarchan sonnet, and it contains a variety of literary techniques designed to portray attitudes to death.\nThe opening four lines of the sonnet represent Judgement Day, a section combining complete technical accuracy with traditional ideas. For example, in “souls…to your scattered bodies go”, Donne’s image of souls being reunited with their respective bodies implies an understanding of death as a dual action: the body must remain a physical entity on Earth and keep a state of anonymity after death (“numberless infinities”), whilst the soul has a temporary period of freedom from its counterpart.\nThe opening line itself is another example of a desire to maintain traditional visions and ideals. The Book of Revelation contains many mystical beings and has provoked Christian imagination for centuries, hence the notion of the world’s “imagined” corners. The orthodox belief of the time was that the Earth was flat, yet the Church still maintained that it was spherical, implying a particular strength and trust in the speaker’s religious faith. However, it is also important to note the uneasy tone in this stanza, a certain need for order and a controlled state; uncertainties such as the uncontrollable “numberless infinities” are combated with the idealistic yet illogical “imagination” shown in the opening line.\nThe final four lines of this stanza maintain a feeling of disease whilst keeping within the guidelines of sonnet form, helping to emphasize the vast numbers of dead to raise. The anaphora used in lines six and seven also adds to this; by slightly altering the rhythm within the line, Donne generates a linguistic style similar to that of a list.\nThe final section of the poem shows a recognisable shift in tone and speaker, returning to the concerns of the poet himself, almost in a paradoxical fashion. The desperate request, “Teach me how to repent…” is paired with imagery from the crucifixion of Christ. However, there is uncertainty placed over whether or not Christ truly “seal’d [the] pardon” of Christians with his own blood at the crucifixion by Donne’s insertion of “as if” into his statement, “as if though had seal’d my pardon with thy blood”. This deliberate doubt over whether Christ’s death actually held redeeming properties for humanity could imply that Donne truly believes he must personally repent before achieving pardon, or alternatively that his repentance will only result in his pardoning due to Christ’s own act.\nFinally, the use of auxiliary verbs in the final stanza could represent differing attitudes to religion. The verbs “did” and “shall” are used, signifying both future and past tenses, but never the present. This could portray the socio-religious conflict taking place at the time Donne was writing: the traditional Christian ideas exemplified within the Bible, juxtaposed by the new scientific thinking emerging.\nDisclaimer\nThis essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. You can order our professional work here.\nWe use cookies to offer you the best experience. By continuing, we’ll assume you agree with our Cookies policy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6060158014297485}
+{"content": "You are here Requirement for Dicer in Maintenance of Monosynaptic Sensory-Motor Circuits in the Spinal Cord. Abstract\nIn contrast to our knowledge of mechanisms governing circuit formation, our understanding of how neural circuits are maintained is limited. Here, we show that Dicer, an RNaseIII protein required for processing microRNAs (miRNAs), is essential for maintenance of the spinal monosynaptic stretch reflex circuit in which group Ia proprioceptive sensory neurons form direct connections with motor neurons. In postnatal mice lacking Dicer in proprioceptor sensory neurons, there are no obvious defects in specificity or formation of monosynaptic sensory-motor connections. However, these circuits degrade through synapse loss and retraction of proprioceptive axonal projections from the ventral spinal cord. Peripheral terminals are also impaired without retracting from muscle targets. Interestingly, despite these central and peripheral axonal defects, proprioceptive neurons survive in the absence of Dicer-processed miRNAs. These findings reveal that Dicer, through its production of mature miRNAs, plays a key role in the maintenance of monosynaptic sensory-motor circuits.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8182535767555237}
+{"content": "Harvard University researchers have developed an engineering technique to precisely control the direction that neurons grow their axons, cable-like structures that allow nerve cells to connect with each other. In a zebrafish model, researchers used the approach to correct defective neural connections and restore the neuron’s ability to cause muscle contractions. The findings, published in the journal Developmental Cell, represent a key step toward repairing nervous system damage in patients. They may also enable scientists to create more accurate models of the brain in a lab dish, by instructing the formation of precise neuronal connections resembling those of the actual brain. “The process of establishing connections between neurons mostly occurs during embryonic development, especially in mammals like us. After that point, if these connections are severed in situations such as spinal cord injury, the neurons typically do not regrow their connections, losing functionality. It would be a great achievement to be able...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.771342396736145}
+{"content": "The dynamics of households’ adoption behaviour of solar home systems (SHSS) in Ashongman Estate in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana Abstract\nGhana heavily relies on hydrogenated and thermal electricity. For the past thirteen years, the dynamics of climate change and increasing fuel prices have engendered an electricity crisis since the supply of electricity cannot match the ever-burgeoning demand from households and industries. While this is so, the uptake of renewable energy sources has been abysmal in Ghana. This study thus seeks to assess the adoption behaviour of solar home systems, an environmentally friendly and convenient alternative electricity source by households in Ashongman Estate, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. Using a mixed research approach including binary logistic regression analysis, the study found that education, income levels, the performance expectation and housing tenure arrangements were crucial factors that determine the willingness of households to adopt the solar energy sources. We recommend that to encourage the uptake of Solar Home Systems (SHSs) which are environmentally sustainable, it is expedient that government collaborates with relevant stakeholders to provide solar home systems (SHSs)for households with the necessary technical capacity while putting financial policy measures in place to ensure their affordability regardless of socio-economic status. In addition, we recommend further studies to explore the role of incentives in solar home systems adoption to inform policies that will encourage their uptake.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5313466787338257}
+{"content": "Exposure to environmental toxicants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and nanoparticles poses a severe threat to both the developing and the adult human brain, causing various neurodegenerative disorders. Detection and quantification of neurotoxicity induced by such toxicants represent a major challenge due to the complexity of neuronal pathways involved and a lack of understanding of mechanistic actions of toxicants in vivo. While the role of neural stem cells (NSCs) in this process is becoming increasingly evident, outcomes from conventional in vitro assays explored thus far are curtailed by the relative high-cost and low throughput (number of bioassays per time), physiologically-irrelevant 2D cell cultures, and unavailability of the requisite cell populations. This chapter aims to highlight the various mechanisms involved in neurotoxicity and neuronal differentiation of NSCs, and summarizes various in vitro assays currently being used for the detection of neurotoxicity along with their limitations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996756315231323}
+{"content": "Clindamycin is a powerful antibiotic belonging to the family of lincomycin antibiotics. It is prescribed for treating various bacterial infections. This includes threatening methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), skin infections, infections in the lungs, blood, reproductive organs of women, and internal organs. This medication works by gradually stopping the growth and spread of bacteria in the body.\nOne can take the capsule or the liquid solution three to four times a day as prescribed.\nClindamycin treats different bacterial infections, which also extend to treating acne, anthrax, and malaria.\nThe antibiotic can be prescribed with other medicines to treat ear infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis (pain/ swelling in the back of the throat), toxoplasmosis (infection due to mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy, weak immune system, contaminated meat). Many specialists prescribe Clindamycin to cure vaginal infections and endocarditis (inflammation of the heart valve) when germs enter the bloodstream (a common occurrence during dental procedures).\nIf you experience these symptoms for an unusually long time then, consult your doctor.\nSerious side effects are listed below. These require immediate attention:\n1. Does Clindamycin phosphate expire?\nYes. The expiration date of Clindamycin Phosphate is 60 days. Do not refrigerate Clindamycin gel as it may thicken and turn hard to apply smoothly. Store it at room temperature, away from moisture and sunlight. Throw away the unused gel rather than using it on the face for acne treatment.\nClindamycin works by gradually ceasing the growth and spread of bacteria. Vaginal Clindamycin is not recommended to treat vaginal irritation provoked by yeast infections or STD like chlamydia and trichomoniasis. There are more effective antibiotics for STD. The appropriate treatment for chlamydia would be tetracyclines, azithromycin, or erythromycin.\n2. Is Clindamycin used for std?\nThere? no evidence demonstrating the effect of coffee on Clindamycin. However, it? recommended not to take coffee with antibiotics. Some antibiotics might reduce how quickly the body breaks down caffeine. Consuming these medicines with coffee can cause an increase in unwanted side effects. For instance, jitteriness, migraine, increased heart rate.\n3. Can you drink coffee while taking Clindamycin?\nClindamycin gel does not cure your acne completely. It kills the bacteria that causes the zits to become more inflamed. Thus, using this medication does help in controlling acne and reducing its appearance. One may have to continue using the gel for 8 to 12 weeks or even longer for a positive effect.\n4. Is Clindamycin gel good for acne?\nThere are no studies or controlled data indicating the effect of Clindamycin during the first trimester of pregnancy. In clinical trials with pregnant women, a study concluded that early second-trimester treatment of bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infection) and abnormal vaginal flora with Clindamycin might lower the occurrence of preterm delivery and late miscarriage.\n5. Is Clindamycin safe during pregnancy?\nOne must wait for 72 hours after completing the course of antibiotics before consuming any alcohol. Alcohol can irritate the stomach and lead to unwanted side effects. Pharmacists and professionals advise avoiding alcohol-drug interaction to be safe. Moreover, liquor can make the drug less effective in treatment.\n6. Can a person drink alcohol while taking Clindamycin?\nYes, Clindamycin is a strong broad-based antibiotic doctors prescribe to treat severe infections, including the fatal MRSA infection. It has a positive effect on various bacterial infections, including those which survive without air. Conditions treated include:\n7. Is Clindamycin a powerful antibiotic?\nNo. Cleocin and penicillin are two different antibiotic drugs and belong to separate categories. Cleocin is a lincomycin antibiotic, and penicillin is a penicillin antibiotic drug. However, they both are used for treating severe bacterial infections. They both react with other agents and have different side effects and impacts on the consumer.\n8. Is Clindamycin penicillin?\nAn improvement in the symptoms is noticeable after 24 hours, as the body and intestine very quickly absorb Clindamycin. Suppose the symptoms are not getting better, and there is the continued deterioration of health after a few days. In that case, one must follow up with their respective healthcare provider.\n9. How quickly does Clindamycin work?\nPeople with a demonstrated history of pseudomembranous or ulcerative colitis are not recommended for Clindamycin drug as these conditions can severely lead to inflammation of the intestine lining.\nOther conditions contradicting with the medicine are:\nYashoda Hospitals has a team of experts who are always available to guide you through your medical needs effectively. Call to know more about the precautions, uses, dosages and side effects of Clindamycin.\nNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.\nCookie Duration Description cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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+{"content": "This work intends to be a review of the current status of knowledge on the cardiac conduction system in the crib death as well as remaining challenges, including reflections upon authors' personal works as well as many studies by others. The cardiac conduction system findings of resorptive degeneration, His bundle dispersion, Mahaim fibers, cartilaginous meta-hyperplasia, persistent fetal dispersion, left sided His bundle, hemorrhage of the atrio-ventricular junction, septation of the bifurcation, atrio-ventricular node dispersion, sinus node hypoplasia, Zahn node, His bundle hypoplasia, atrio-ventricular node and His bundle dualism are hereby discussed by the authors. The cardiac hypotheses postulating that crib death could be due to lethal cardiac arrhythmias or heart block were considered of great interest in the 1970s. After a general abandon of the conduction studies in crib death, the cardiac concept of crib death is gathering a renewed interest, as well as the occurrence of infantile junctional tachycardia. Both the morphological and functional derangement underlying crib death remain poorly understood, assuring that it remains to be a major medical and social problem. Despite the non-specificity of most of the cardiac conduction findings in crib death, we believe that they, in association with altered neurovegetative stimuli, could underlie potentially malignant arrhythmias, providing a morphologic support for the cardiac concept of crib death.\nCrib death: Further support for the concept of fatal cardiac electrical instability as the final common pathway / G. Ottaviani, L. Matturri, L. Rossi, T.N. James. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. - ISSN 0167-5273. - 92:1(2003), pp. 17-26.\nTitolo: Crib death: Further support for the concept of fatal cardiac electrical instability as the final common pathway Autori:\nOTTAVIANI, GIULIA MARIA ELISA (Primo) [Investigation] (Corresponding)\nMATTURRI, LUIGI (Secondo) [Supervision]\nParole Chiave: cardiac conduction system; crib death; resorptive degeneration; accessory pathways Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: Settore MED/08 - Anatomia Patologica Data di pubblicazione: 2003 Rivista: Tipologia: Article (author) Digital Object Identifier (DOI): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0167-5273(03)00043-3 Appare nelle tipologie: 01 - Articolo su periodico Pubblicazioni consigliate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5760626196861267}
+{"content": "Confusion over UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) occurs when police officers try to compare UCR crime classifications with state criminal codes. Many will suffer confusion over UCR for their entire careers.\nUCR is an FBI classification system for uniformly reporting crime, and it has nothing to do with your state criminal code.\nEverybody Loves Trains\nThink of Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) as a freight train, and your State Criminal Code as a passenger train. Both trains are traveling in the same direction, and both are headed to the same destination. The trains are on separate tracks, and they will never merge during their journey.\nThe UCR train will deliver its cargo to a freight depot, and the State Criminal Code train will deliver its cargo to a passenger terminal. The freight and passengers will never be commingled.\nFelonies and Misdemeanors – More Confusion over UCR\nYou’re a police officer enforcing laws in compliance with your state’s criminal code. How you classify crime under UCR has no bearing on whether the crime is a felony or a misdemeanor.\nAggravated assaults provide an example of confusion over UCR, because many police officers believe any aggravated assault is a felony. An aggravated assault can be a felony, or it can be a misdemeanor. A police officer can arrest a person for any crime committed in the officer’s presence, and it doesn’t matter if the crime is a felony or a misdemeanor.\nYou’re going to arrest suspects for crimes not committed in your presence. When the crime is a felony, you can arrest based on probable cause without a warrant. When the crime is a misdemeanor, you must follow your state’s misdemeanor warrantless arrest criteria. For example, Maryland has three standards for warrantless misdemeanor arrests:\nCan the suspect be identified?\nYou’ll encounter suspects who are not carrying valid identification. You may establish the suspect’s identify by other means, but if that fails you may arrest without a warrant. A positive identification must be made to prevent escape from prosecution.\nWill evidence be lost or destroyed?\nA suspect removes a necklace from a store’s jewelry display, and he places it in his pocket. The theft is witnessed by a store employee who calls police. You arrive, and you conduct your investigation.\nThe suspect presents valid identification, but he denies the theft, and he refuses to consent to a search of his person. The theft is a misdemeanor since the value of the necklace does not meet the threshold for a felony crime. You may make a warrantless arrest to prevent the loss of evidence which is the necklace.\nDoes the suspect represent a continuing threat?\nTwo men, known to each other, engage in a fist fight not in your presence. The aggressor inflicts a laceration to the victim’s lip requiring medical attention. This crime is an aggravated assault under UCR, and it’s a misdemeanor under your state’s criminal code.\nIdentification of the suspect is not in question, and there is no evidence to be lost or destroyed. You finish your investigation, and you’re about to leave when the suspect makes the following statement. “When he leaves, I’m going to kick your ass.” You may arrest the suspect for the misdemeanor assault, because he’s made clear he’s a continuing threat to the victim.\nThe Captain Suffers Confusion over UCR\nAs a patrol officer, I submitted an aggravated assault report involving two brothers. The crime was a misdemeanor, and none of the misdemeanor arrest criteria applied. Our Assistant District Commander had been tasked with reviewing all aggravated assault reports. The captain issued a directive that all aggravated assaults must be accompanied by an arrest when the suspect is known.\nThe captain confronted me regarding my aggravated assault report. I assured him I would make application for an arrest warrant, but he corrected me. “It’s a Part One crime, and you don’t need a warrant. Just go out there, and lock the guy up.” I knew the captain was afflicted with confusion over UCR, but I did not debate the point. I followed the captain’s direction, but I took a detour. I stopped at the Court Commissioner’s Office where I obtained an arrest warrant, and then I “locked the guy up.”\nThe Sergeant Suffers Confusion over UCR\nOn another occasion, I was dispatched to a super market where store security was holding a shoplifter. I had previously made misdemeanor shoplifting arrests at the market, but the suspects lacked valid identification. This time, the suspect possessed a valid Maryland driver’s license; the items taken were recovered, and she posed no threat to anyone.\nAll thefts are Part One crimes for UCR, but they too are categorized as felonies or misdemeanors under state law. I told store security that they must apply for an arrest warrant or criminal summons. That didn’t go down well, and the store’s manager called for my supervisor.\nMy Sergeant heard the details of the incident, and he promptly directed me to arrest the suspect. I tried to explain that I needed a warrant to arrest, but my Sergeant was having none of it. His confusion over UCR was on display when he explained, “A Part One is a felony, and you don’t need a warrant.” I refused to execute the warrantless arrest. Exasperated, the sergeant called for another officer who would follow the unlawful order to make the warrantless arrest.\nI suffered no problems from my refusal to arrest, and a few months later I was vindicated. The police department issued a written directive regarding misdemeanor shoplifting arrests. The directive cited the misdemeanor arrest criteria, so doing things right sometimes does get noticed.\nYou’ll wonder why police officers are confused, and you’ll wonder how so many rise in rank with their confusion over UCR firmly intact.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5808548927307129}
+{"content": "Auto sales may plunge 30% this festive season. But don’t blindly point a finger at tepid demand.\nGetty Images\nCustomer offering pooja after buying a car at Ace Honda Showroom on the occasion of Dhanteras festival, on November 12, 2020 in New Delhi, India.\nSynopsis\nLast year, auto sales during the 42-day festive period had dropped 4.74%. This year, the decline could be much sharper. While dealers are seeing uptick in consumer sentiment, supply-side constraints, including a prolonged chip shortage, are limiting automakers’ ability to manufacture and dispatch vehicles to retail outlets.\nIt was supposed to bring the much-awaited tarmac after a long stretch of rough roads. Everyone in the Indian auto industry, from manufacturers to dealers to suppliers, had their hopes pinned on the October-November festive season when sales normally peak. They are now on a wing and a prayer. Last year, as the pandemic hit the economy, auto sales dropped 4.74% during the 42-day festive period. This year, the decline could be steeper at 25%-30%.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8153040409088135}
+{"content": "The Global Smart Lighting Market is projected to reach USD 106.51 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR\nSmart lighting is an energy-efficient lighting technology. This may include high-efficiency installations and automated controls that create changes depending on circumstances such as the availability of occupancy or daylight. The lightings are also accessible through a smartphone application, making them easily controllable. Additionally, smart lighting systems enable users to change the color and brightness of fixtures from anywhere around the globe. Smart lighting is an essential tool in smart-city development since globally a significant number of public lamps run on high-intensity bulbs that use mercury and other material to operate, having detrimental effects on the environment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9698116779327393}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic has upended schooling as we know it. As schools reopen, whether virtually, in-person, or as a hybrid approach, educators are facing new challenges. Among them are providing critical services, especially for English Learners and students with disabilities. Families that are not proficient in English also face language barriers that may impede their participation in their children’s education, regardless of the approach.\nLearn how educators are pivoting to make sure that English Learners, including newly arrived immigrants and students with disabilities, receive a high-quality education and other social-emotional supports under current conditions. This webinar featured conversations with expert practitioners and researchers, and presents strategies that can be applied in your school or district.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9984984397888184}
+{"content": "'Do Anthracyclines Elevate Intracellular Oxidative Stress?' by Anthony Purcell\nAnthracyclines are a type of anti-cancer drug. While they are highly effective at treating cancer, in some patients they cause heart failure, though it isn’t clear why. We do know that anthracyclines increase the number of highly damaging molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS). This leads to a condition called oxidative stress which kills cancer cells. However, oxidative stress also causes the heart to fail, so to prevent this we must understand to what extent anthracyclines increase cellular oxidative stress.\nTo do this we developed a technique to measure oxidative stress in single cancer cells. We then co-treated cancer cells with anthracyclines and a compound known as an antioxidant which protect cells against oxidative stress. This was to ascertain if we could reduce damaging levels of oxidative stress while maintaining an anti-cancer activity.\nOur findings show that clinically relevant concentrations of anthracyclines increase oxidative stress in cancer cells leading to their death. When cancer cells were co-treated with antioxidants, oxidative stress was decreased but fewer cancer cells were killed.Our data demonstrates that anthracyclines do kill cancer cells by increasing oxidative stress. It is likely that this is also the case in heart cells which may contribute to anthracycline-induced heart failure. Though we need to confirm this, reducing oxidative stress in the heart remains a logical way to prevent heart failure. However, our data also shows we must specifically target oxidative stress in the heart so as not to reduce the effectiveness of anthracyclines as an anti-cancer drug.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9962220788002014}
+{"content": "Circular cities: a circular water economy for cleaner, greener, healthier, more prosperous cities\nThis is the first in a series of papers that highlight new ways of thinking about global water resources. This Imagine If Water Series aims to inspire, provoke and invite new ideas. The world’s water resources are a system already pushed to the edge. At the same time, water is connected to a diverse set of burning economic, social and environmental issues. In today’s context, where the world strives to restart its engines while addressing multiple economic and social priorities, it is necessary to see water as a catalyst and as a key to unlocking multiple wins spanning these pressing issues to achieve a more equitable and sustainable global economy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.997786283493042}
+{"content": "Flaw upon flaw\nPosted February 20, 2021on:\nI agree with the tweeted sentiment above, but for a different reason.\nThe rationale in the linked article for not taking Bloom-ified technology seriously was:\nMany of the free digital services illustrated have been abandoned, shutdown or curtailed (eg Delicious, Wikispaces, Flickr).\nSomeone could easily replace those examples with popular and functional ones.\nIt is possible to focus on one higher outcome, e.g., challenging students to create a two-minute video about a concept. This challenge requires students to run the entire gamut of outcomes from basic recall to higher level decision-making.\nMy objection to Bloom-ified edtech is reducing or locking affordances instead of exploring possibilities.\nConsider how a quiz-based app might be used by a teacher to test recall and then provide formative feedback. This is a relatively low-level task.\nNow imagine the same app in the hands of learners challenged to cooperatively design and test five questions on their peers. They would need to do what a teacher does and employ both critical and creative thinking. They would need to ensure that their recall is accurate and be able to evaluate their options.\nBloom-ified technology is taking one flaw (linear hierarchy) and combining it with another flaw (limiting technology). Just because you can combine one idea with another does not mean you should.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7900040149688721}
+{"content": "Over the holidays my wife and I dined at two steakhouses in the Denver area. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we were not allowed to dine inside either restaurant. Instead, both restaurants had erected two 400’ sq outdoor tents with a seating capacity of 20 guests each. Both locations used exterior propane heaters to offset 30-degree temperatures outside.\nThese restaurants should be commended for pivoting and doing their best to accommodate guests while adhering to the restrictions and safety protocols enforced by the state. We had conversations with our servers during both outings and learned that they had been furloughed for a time and then, after returning to work, had their hours slashed due to the inability to fully open indoor dining and the shift to take-out and delivery options. And even when they were scheduled to work, limited capacity impacted the size of their sections, number of covers, and tips earned.\nWe were well aware of the challenges facing restaurants and other businesses. My wife’s family has been in the restaurant industry since the early-1970s and our own jobs, like many, had been adversely impacted by the virus. Like most restaurant patrons, we empathized with their struggles and made allowances for the spartan ambiance, increased wait times, limited menus, and cooler indoor temps. That said, there was a substantial difference between our experiences at the first and second steakhouse.\nWhen we arrived at the first steakhouse, to the left of the hostess stand was a jarring bright red broom and dustpan that remained throughout our meal. When the hostess appeared, she was wearing sweatpants and a long-sleeve T-shirt and allowed her casual workspace and attire to influence her demeanor. After confirming our reservation, she mechanically said, “Right this way” and, after we were seated, “Your server will be right with you.”\nWe had a few minutes to take in our surroundings and the first thing we noticed, besides being chilly (which we’d anticipated), was that, although it was mid-December, the tent’s interior barely reflected the holiday season. There was a sparce set of multi-colored lights and a lone wreath that was too small for the space. There was no garland, holly, or holiday music. It looked as if the limited holiday décor had been an afterthought, not a priority to enhance the guest experience. The tent was white as were the table linens and plates. They all sort of bled together like an overexposed photo. There was no centerpiece or candle to add a pop of color or ambience to the table setting. We were seated on austere iron patio chairs.\nThe second steakhouse we visited operated under the same constraints but made decisions in favor of the guest experience. Not only were employees in uniform, there were no garish cleaning supplies visible to taint our first impressions. Guests were greeted with all the trappings of the season, including abundant lights, wreaths, garland, holly, and popular holiday tunes. Our hostess, seeing our shopping bags, playfully commended our progress while lamenting how much shopping she had left to do. As we were seated, I took note of the table’s seasonal centerpiece and the comfortable, high-back leather chairs.\nAs the hostess departed, I reflected on the welcome we had just received in contrast to our earlier experience at the first steakhouse. While both restaurants faced the same challenges, this one did a much better job of not telegraphing to the guest that we were in the middle of a global pandemic. Rather than allow the virus to be used as an excuse to relax standards and justify a subpar customer experience, it chose to uphold its standards for product and service quality.\nAnd I wasn’t the only one who noticed. During our meal, my wife said, “Look around. It doesn’t\nfeel like we’re in the middle of a pandemic.” That’s the goal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8956737518310547}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated longstanding systemic and structural inequities in early childhood, particularly for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income families and providers. Through the remainder of 2020, we anticipate that the pandemic will continue to disproportionately impact these communities. This will likely include uneven experiences with virtual learning and services, fewer child care options, and an emotional toll from isolation, a deepening recession, and high unemployment.\nIn July and August, we spoke with parents of young children, child care providers, and community and field leaders, with a particular focus on people of color, to understand what funders might do in 2021 to build back early childhood systems for equity. We listened to voices not always heard by philanthropy speak about the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on, and the longstanding systemic barriers faced by, these communities. This process illuminated, frankly, what many in the field have been naming for some time: there is not enough investment in the long-haul, deep work of organizing, advocating for, and centering the lives of those experiencing the challenges of current systems.\nThose we spoke with highlighted three types of investments funders can make to build back for equity:\nBuild community power and capacity locally and nationallyby supporting communities to design solutions and investing in community organizing. Advance state and federal policy advocacywith more holistic, integrated agendas by supporting advocacy campaigns and building capacity for longer-term advocacy and lobbying efforts. Build infrastructure and capacity to connect efforts and create feedback loopsby connecting organizing efforts, encouraging connections between grasstops and community organizations, and advancing data systems and communication channels.\nOur conversations also highlighted grantmaking principles aligned with broader shifts we are beginning to see across philanthropy around the power dynamic between granters and grantees:\nListen deeplyto proximate stakeholders with an inclusive approach. Cede powerand engage others in decision making. Fund organizationsled by those most proximate to the issues and communities. Adjust grantmakingpractices to be more flexible.\nWhile near-term relief efforts continue to be necessary, funders can make investments in a long-term recovery and build back more equitable early childhood systems for children, families, and providers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6794443130493164}
+{"content": "Animals such as ourselves use these electrical discharges to transmit messages along nerve membranes the often significant distances from sense organs to the brain, and motor signals back to distant muscle tissue.\nNow that we are investigating processes where one can't easily experiment in a beaker or otherwise outside of a living creature, one might asks how to proceed? One answer: Carefully!\nDoes the distance between the probes matter? How close are the probes when you can no longer distinguish two contacts?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.851653516292572}
+{"content": "A 24-step guide on how to design, conduct, and successfully publish a systematic review and meta-analysis in medical research.Muka Taulant,Glisic Marija,Milic Jelena,Verhoog Sanne,Bohlius Julia,Bramer Wichor,Chowdhury Rajiv,Franco Oscar HEuropean journal of epidemiologyTo inform evidence-based practice in health care, guidelines and policies require accurate identification, collation, and integration of all available evidence in a comprehensive, meaningful, and time-efficient manner. Approaches to evidence synthesis such as carefully conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses are essential tools to summarize specific topics. Unfortunately, not all systematic reviews are truly systematic, and their quality can vary substantially. Since well-conducted evidence synthesis typically involves a complex set of steps, we believe formulating a cohesive, step-by-step guide on how to conduct a systemic review and meta-analysis is essential. While most of the guidelines on systematic reviews focus on how to report or appraise systematic reviews, they lack guidance on how to synthesize evidence efficiently. To facilitate the design and development of evidence syntheses, we provide a clear and concise, 24-step guide on how to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies and clinical trials. We describe each step, illustrate it with concrete examples, and provide relevant references for further guidance. The 24-step guide (1) simplifies the methodology of conducting a systematic review, (2) provides healthcare professionals and researchers with methodologically sound tools for conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and (3) it can enhance the quality of existing evidence synthesis efforts. This guide will help its readers to better understand the complexity of the process, appraise the quality of published systematic reviews, and better comprehend (and use) evidence from medical literature.10.1007/s10654-019-00576-5", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9862074255943298}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) has been criticized for lack of effectiveness since its establishment in 1993. The main objective of this article is to describe and explain the mechanisms that affect the work of the CSD, in order to understand how it would be possible to enhance the potential for effectiveness. The study aims to apply the perspectives of “distribution of capabilities” and “institutional design” to evaluate the CSD's accomplishments during its fırst ten-year period. I conclude that the CSD has achieved some results in monitoring and reviewing the process on the implementation of Agenda 21 and promoting dialogue and building partnerships for sustainable development, due to the role of the secretariat and nongovernmental organizations. However, the member states' positions and interests have contributed to the CSD's low goal attainment, especially in the area of policy guidance.\nAuthor notes Stine Madland Kaasa is working at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on environment and sustainable development issues. Previously she was a research assistant at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway. She holds a Master in Political Science from the University of Oslo.\nThis case study is part of the research project “The Role of the UN in Global Environmental Governance: Potential for Increased Effectiveness?” at The Fridtjof Nansen Institute at Lysaker, Norway, fınanced by the Research Council of Norway. I gratefully acknowledge useful comments and suggestions to earlier drafts from Steinar Andresen, Lars H. Gulbrandsen, Kristin Rosendal, Jørgen Wettestad, Peter Johan Schei and Elin Lerum Boasson at The Fridtjof Nansen Institute.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6415854692459106}
+{"content": "Are you experiencing back or neck pain and wondering if you have a slipped disc? Slipped discs go by many names - herniated disc, protruding disc, ruptured disc, and bulging disc.\nDisc herniations occur when degeneration changes the fibrous outer shell of a disc. The disc begins to weaken, tear and break, which releases the disc's fluid into the spinal canal. This commonly happens in the spine's lower lumbar and cervical area.\nSigns you may have a slipped disc:\nNumbness or tingling. People who have a slipped disk can experience radiating numbness or tingling in the body part served by the affected nerves. Weakness. Muscles affected by the nerves tend to weaken. This weakening can cause you to stumble, drag your foot when walking or affect your ability to lift or hold items. Arm or leg pain. If you have a slipped disk in your lower back, you'll typically feel the most pain in your buttock, down the side of your thigh and calf, and could travel to your foot. If your herniated disk is in your neck, you'll typically feel the pain in your shoulder and down your arm to your hand. The pain can be described as debilitating, burning, tingling, or sharp and shooting.\nIf you think you have a slipped disc, do not worry. Discs can heal. Many treatment options are available. Rest, ice and heat, physical therapy, cortisone injections, and medications can help.\nSlipped discs that cause debilitating pain and symptoms after six weeks may require surgical attention. Seek medical treatment immediately if experiencing bladder or bowel dysfunction.\nSlipped discs are most often the result of gradual, aging-related wear and tear. The prevention of a slipped disc includes exercise, good posture, body mechanics, maintaining a healthy weight, and quitting smoking.\nDr. Payam Moazzaz is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon with over a decade of experience treating complex spinal disorders in San Diego, California.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5107835531234741}
+{"content": "Male Program Assessment for College Excellence (M-PACE): An Initial Validation of the Instruments Constructs\nby Soua Xiong, J. Luke Wood & Frank Harris III - July 12, 2018\nThe Male Program Assessment for College Excellence (M-PACE) is an outcomes-based assessment tool that is designed to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives serving men of color in community colleges. This current investigation represents an initial validation of the non-cognitive scales within the instrument.\nOver the past decade, colleges and universities have become increasingly attentive to disproportionate outcomes experienced by men of color, particularly Black and Latino males. In community colleges, where these men are most highly concentrated, 25.7% of Black males and 24.5% of Latino males will have completed their goals (e.g., earning a certificate, degree, transferring) in three years. In contrast, 30.9% of White males will have completed their goals in the same time frame (BPS, 2014). This data suggests that there are low percentages of male students completing their goals in community colleges. However, given the lower percentage of goal completion for Black and Latino male students, the current study focuses on providing insights specific to male students of color.\nInformed by this disparate outcomes data, community colleges have implemented programming designed to enhance the success of college men of color. This programming, referred to as minority male initiatives (MMIs), often consists of retention programs that serve men of color (Wood, Reid, Harris III, & Xiong, 2016). In response to the proliferation of programs taking place around the nation, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) launched the Minority Male Initiative Database to serve as a clearinghouse for information on these programs (Christian, 2010).\nHowever, the efficacy of programs serving college men of color are questionable. Specifically, Harper (2014) noted that MMIs (as a whole) have contributed minimally to success outcomes for men of color. In fact, based on his analysis of these programs over the past 15 years, he concluded that the interventions employed were flimsy and fragmented at best (p. 126). He argued that most programming efforts among MMIs have been employed without standards, a comprehensive strategic plan, and did not include an institutional collective sensemaking from all key stakeholder groups, particularly Black male students. Similarly, Wood (2011) also critiqued the utility of MMI efforts, noting that needs and outcomes assessments were rarely used to guide the development of programs or to assess their effectiveness. In particular, he noted that the lack of an outcomes assessment inhibited the ability of programs to improve the utility of their interventions.\nIn response, the Minority Male Community College Collaborative (M2C3), a national research and practice center at San Diego State University, developed the Male Program Assessment for College Excellence (M-PACE). The M-PACE is an outcomes-based assessment tool that is designed to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives serving men of color in community colleges. This current investigation represents an initial examination of the construct validity of this instrument.\nABOUT THE M-PACE\nThe M-PACE is designed to measure 12 outcomes commonly employed by MMIs. Keflezighi, Sebahari, and Wood (2016) conducted a content analysis of programs serving men of color as identified in the AACC database. In a review of 129 community college MMIs, they identified commonly employed interventions, goals, and outcomes for these programs. Most commonly, they determined that MMIs sought to improve student success outcomes for men of color through leadership development activities, mentoring programs, teaching college success skills, service learning projects, and tutoring. Most relevant to this current study, they created a curriculum alignment matrix which identified how recurrent outcomes sought by MMIs aligned with the interventions in the field. This matrix allowed them to delimit their initial listing to the most salient outcomes.\nTheir final analysis identified seven affective outcomes (e.g., sense of belonging, academic self-efficacy, locus of control, positive racial regard, personal self-confidence, self-esteem, academic resilience) and six performance outcomes (e.g., use of academic services, engagement with faculty, persistence, achievement (GPA), graduation, and transfer). Many of the items were operationalized as latent variables, including all of the affective outcomes as well as engagement and use of service. Engagement was operationally defined as how often students interacted with faculty members about academic and non-academic matters inside and outside of the classroom. Use of services was operationally defined as how often students use campus resources. The operationalization of these variables was informed by extant scholarship on college men of color (e.g., Bush & Bush, 2010; Flowers, 2006; Hagedorn, Maxwell, & Hampton, 2001; Harris & Harper, 2008; Vasquez Urias, 2012; Wood & Essien-Wood, 2012; Wood & Harris, 2013; Wood, 2012).\nThese outcomes were then appropriated by Wood et al., (2016) who developed the M-PACE as an assessment tool that could standardize measurement of these outcomes across college campuses. Their instrument employed 52 individual items to assess the latent variables in the instrument. The instrument was designed for online distribution to male students who are the recipient of MMI programming. Colleges employing the instrument have the ability to add items and scales to the instrument to assess outcomes specific to their campus programming which may not be available within the current selection. Their initial validation focused on the content validity of the M-PACE demonstrated strong content validity scores for almost all individual items and the scale indexes. The one exception was socio-emotional intelligence, which demonstrated moderate validity. This manuscript advances the development of the instrument by focusing on construct validity results from a pilot of the instrument.\nMETHODS\nData employed in this study were derived from the M-PACE. The M-PACE was distributed to certificate, degree, and transfer seeking men at a large, urban community college in the southern United States. The sample was comprised of 490 male participants. The racial/ethnic composition of these men were as follows: 53.8% Black, 20.8% Latino, 3.9% White, 12.3% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 9.2% All Other. Slightly more than half of the participants (54.7%) attended community college full-time while 45.3% were enrolled less than full-time. While 45.2% of the respondents were between 18 to 24 years old, many were more representative of a community college age demographic. For instance, 17.1% were between 25 to 31 years old, 13.6% between 32 to 38 years old, and the remainder at 39 years of age or above.\nThe analyses reported in this manuscript focus specifically on the non-cognitive scales in the M-PACE. Because most goals and outcomes of the MMI are non-cognitive (Keflezighi et al., 2016), the non-cognitive scales were the focus of this initial validation study. A total of 20 items were employed. These items were intended to measure academic resilience, self-esteem, locus of control, personal self-confidence, and academic self-efficacy. The items were presented to participants in the questionnaire using a six-point scale of agreement, ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Data were examined using principal axis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with Promax rotation. EFA is a multivariate technique that uses variation and covariation among items to determine underlying structures in the data (Green & Salkind, 2009). In this case, the researchers sought to identify constructs evident in the M-PACE. Promax rotation was employed due to the expected correlation among the intended scales. Internal consistency of the items within each construct was assessed using Cronbachs alpha coefficients.\nRESULTS\nWhile items for five constructs were initially developed, the researchers still explored the uni-dimensionality of the items to determine the total number of factors for rotation. Three primary criteria were employed to determine the total number of factors, including an exploration of uni-dimensionality (due to the perceived interrelationship among the pre-hypothesized heuristic groupings), the scree test, and the factor solution interpretability. The scree plot indicated that there were indeed five factors occurring in the sharp line of descent. Similarly, five factors demonstrated eigenvalues of 1 or greater.\nThe Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy was strong for the factor analysis (.94) indicating that there were a sufficient number of items for the factors. The Barletts test of Sphericity was significant (\nThe results from the rotated pattern matrix using Promax with Kaiser normalization is presented in Table 1. Additionally, the factor correlation matrix is presented in Table 2. No items were identified as rotating on more than one factor. Pattern loading ranges for each factor and their operational names are as follows: Factor 1 Academic Resilience (.78 to .93); Factor 2 Self-Esteem (.60 to .96); Factor 3 Locus of Control (.75-.89); Factor 4 Personal Self-Confidence (.81-.91); and Factor 5 Academic Self-Efficacy (.56-.97). Results from the structure matrix of loadings greater than .70 are also depicted in parentheses. These structure matrix loadings affirm results from the pattern loadings.\nTo determine the reliability of each identified factor, the items within each factor were examined using Cronbachs alpha. Each factor demonstrated strong reliability, at .90 or higher, they include: academic resilience,\nIMPLICATIONS\nExploratory factor analysis was employed to examine the non-cognitive scales within the M-PACE and five constructs were identified. They included academic self-efficacy, locus of control, personal self-confidence, self-esteem, and academic resilience. Each construct consisted of four items and the analysis indicated that there were sufficient number of items for each non-cognitive construct. Additionally, each scale exhibited strong internal consistency for all men in the sample as well as across several racial/ethnic groups. While the non-cognitive scales were reliable and valid for Asian-Pacific Islander, Black, and Latino college men, due to limited sample size, the reliability and validity of the non-cognitive constructs across other racial/ethnic groups were not computed. As such, further research should examine the validity and reliability of the M-PACE on a larger sample size with greater racial/ethnic diversity. In addition, future research should employ confirmatory factor analyses to verify the factor structure of the non-cognitive constructs within the instrument. Furthermore, only the non-cognitive constructs were examined in this study. Therefore, the validity and reliability of the other constructs within the M-PACE should be examined.\nLastly, while findings from this study provided initial support for construct validity, the M-PACE should be subjected to further construct validation analysis. Future research should also seek to establish convergent and discriminant validity of the non-cognitive constructs (Messick, 1995). Convergent validity ensures that constructs that are related should be related while discriminant validity ensures that constructs that are not related should not be related. As such, subsequent analyses should employ a multitrait-multimethod comparison in a larger sample to examine how each construct relates to other scales designed to measure similar or different non-cognitive constructs (Campbell & Fiske, 1959). These analytic procedures will be particularly important to further establish validity and reliability of the non-cognitive scales within the M-PACE. Moreover, these procedures can also serve as general guidelines for others to systematically establish validity and reliability in their constructs and instrument.\nNonetheless, the M-PACE has utility for outcomes assessment and is recommended as a tool to assess programs and initiatives serving college men of color. Particularly, community colleges can use the instrument to inform policy, practice, and programming efforts to advance success outcomes for men of color in community colleges. The M-PACE should be used to assess the effectiveness of current interventions being employed on college campuses. Community colleges should utilize the M-PACE initially to create a baseline understanding of the interventions and proceed with multiple administration of the assessment over time. Through this process, colleges will be able to gain further insights into change over time of the interventions being employed and improve the utility of those interventions. In addition to using the M-PACE to assess the effectiveness of current interventions, community colleges could also use the survey instrument to help guide the development of future interventions as well. With the development of the M-PACE, it is hoped that community colleges will now have a valid and reliable tool to assess the efficacy of programs and initiatives serving college men of color.\nBush, E. C., & Bush, L. (2010). Calling out the elephant: An examination of African American male achievement in the community colleges.\nBPS (2014).\nCampbell, D. T., & Fiske, D. W. (1959). Convergent and discriminant validation by the multitrait-multimethod matrix.\nChristian, K. (2010). AACC Launches minority male student success database. Washington, DC:\nAmerican Association of Community Colleges. Retrieved from\nFlowers, L. A. (2006). Effects of attending a 2-year institution on African American males academic and social integration in the first year of college.\nHagedorn, S. L., Maxwell, W., & Hampton, P. (2001). Correlates of retention for African-American males in the community college.\nHarper, S. R. (2014). (Re)setting the agenda for college men of color: Lessons learned from a 15-year movement to improve Black male student success. In R. A. Williams (Ed.),\nHarris III, F., & Harper, S. R. (2008). Masculinities go to community college: Understanding male identity socialization and gender role conflict.\nKeflezighi, F., Sebahari, L., & Wood, J. L. (2016). An analysis of programs serving men of color in the community college: An examination of funding streams, interventions, and objectives.\nMessick, S. (1995). Standards of validity and the validity of standards in performance assessment.\nVasquez Urias, M. (2012). The impact of institutional characteristics on Latino male graduation rates in community colleges.\nWood, J. L. (2011, August 5). Developing successful Black male initiatives.\nWood, J. L. (2012). Leaving the 2-year college: Predictors of Black male collegian departure.\nWood, J. L., & Essien-Wood, I. R. (2012). Capital identity projection: Understanding the psychosocial effects of capitalism on Black male community college students.\nWood, J. L., & Harris III, F. (2013). Community college survey of men: An initial validation of the instruments noncognitive outcomes construct.\nWood, J. L., Reid Jr., D. O., Harris III, F., & Xiong, S. (2016). Male program assessment for college excellence (M-PACE): Content validation summary.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6263183355331421}
+{"content": "The NHS Long Term Plan reaffirms the Government’s ongoing commitment to modernising radiotherapy. The plan specifically promises faster, smarter and effective radiotherapy, supported by greater networking of specialised expertise. This will mean more patients are offered curative treatment, with fewer side effects and shorter treatment times.\nPart of the Radiotherapy Modernisation Programme includes the commissioning of 11 Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Networks across England including a West Midlands Network which will serve people in North Staffordshire. This programme is aimed at improving access to and reducing variation in the quality of radiotherapy services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9930210113525391}
+{"content": "A Study of Oracle Approximations in Testing Deep Learning Libraries\nDue to the popularity of deep learning (DL) applications, testing DL libraries are becoming more and more important. Different from traditional testing, for which output is asserted definitely (e.g., an output is compared with an oracle for equality), testing deep learning libraries often requires to perform oracle approximations, i.e., the output is allowed to be within a restricted range of the oracle. However, oracle approximations have not been studied in prior empirical work that focuses on traditional testing practices. The prevalence, common practices, evolution, and maintenance challenges of oracle approximations remain unknown. In this work, we studied oracle approximation assertions that are implemented in four popular deep learning libraries. Our study shows that oracle approximation assertions are a significant portion among all the assertions in the test suites of deep learning libraries. We identify the commonly-used oracle types when there are approximations being performed on oracles through a comprehensive manual study. In addition, we find that developers frequently modify code on oracle approximations, i.e., using a different approximation API, modifying the oracle or the output from the code under test, and using a different threshold value. Finally, we performed in-depth studies to understand the reasons behind the evolution of oracle approximation assertions and our findings reveal maintenance challenges.\nThu 14 NovDisplayed time zone: Tijuana, Baja California change Tijuana, Baja Californiachange", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.824520468711853}
+{"content": "At this level, general contracting is no longer general, it’s highly specialized.\nOur process follows a well-defined path from inception to finished construction to ongoing service and maintenance, as described in the phases below:\nProject Development\nProject development clarifies needs and goals. It’s where expectations are communicated and important requirements are highlighted. During this phase, as preliminary schematics evolve into detailed drawings we work closely with homeowners, architects and designers to bring even the most ambitious plans to life. This is where our history—as both construction managers and general contractors—adds significant value. Our experience gives us insights regarding how to do things more efficiently and improve outcomes while remaining true to the integrity and creativity of the original design. Our approach to scheduling and budgeting ensures that crucial inter-dependencies are accounted for, creating efficient coordination of labor and materials, as the building phase begins.\nBuilding\nBuilding starts the moment we break ground. From this point on, we serve as a central communications hub, ensuring vital information—such as progress updates, change orders, scheduling alterations—flows freely among our project partners, subcontractors, and tradespeople. Our leadership remains actively involved and works closely with the assigned on-site project manager. Our project managers perform regular inspections to maintain a safe environment, monitor quality, and ensure adherence to schedules.\nBuilding at this level requires experience with rare and valuable woods, stone, metals, and other finishes—how to store them, how to acclimate them before use, specialized tools and processes for installation, etc. Our background in the installation of elaborate mechanical systems, information technology, acoustics and sound control, zoned climate control, and other special amenities and equipment ensure you have the proper infrastructure in place before interior finishing begins. The true value of our experience becomes evident as construction concludes and the post-project review phase begins.\nPost-Project Review\nAt Brookes & Henderson, we view construction holistically: from project development onwards; we have carefully considered the entire lifecycle of your home, addressing ease-of-maintenance and anticipating future needs.\nAs physical construction ends and move-in preparations are underway, we gather all documentation including information regarding appliances, security systems, irrigation, IT and electrical infrastructure, home maintenance schedules, warranties, as-built drawings, and more. The project manager performs a final inspection and walks the property with a Brookes & Henderson Services (BHS) technician to make sure even the most minor details are addressed. BHS then presents the documentation to the homeowners, making sure they’re fully informed about care and maintenance.\nBrookes & Henderson Services also offers industry-leading services for ongoing care of your home and property. Learn more about BHS.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6803905963897705}
+{"content": "The elevating need for reducing air pollution and transportation cost, increasing demand for efficient micromobility services for first- and last- mile connectivity, and declining battery price are the major factors driving the growth of the micromobility market in the Philippines. Due to the aforementioned factors, the industry is projected to generate $13,899.7 million revenue in 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 158.6% during the forecast period (2021–2030).\nConsumers who seek to partake in outdoor activities while maintaining safe and physical distance to limit the spread of COVID-19 are more inclined to use micromobility services. As a result of the pandemic, people are more interested in first- and last-mile solution, which has a favorable influence on the Philippines micromobility market growth. Micromobility services, which were suspended during the first phase of the epidemic, have been gaining appeal among customers as a low-cost and ecologically sustainable urban transportation option. For instance, when stay-at-home orders were withdrawn in Metro Manila, the majority of people switched from taking public transportation (buses and jeepneys) to walking or cycling to work.\nThe micromobility market of the Philippines is categorized into e-scooters e-bikes, e-mopeds, e-pods, bikes, and scooters, on the basis of vehicle type. Among these, the e-mopeds category is projected to hold the largest market share in the coming years. This can be attributed to the increasing use of this service throughout the years, as well as it is the low-cost alternative. Additionally, e-mopeds provide the highest revenue share due to their high cost per minute when compared to bikes.\nMoreover, the market is bifurcated into first- and last-mile and multimodal, on the basis of model. Out of these, the first- and last-mile category accounted for the larger market share in 2020. This is mainly due to the rising consumer preference for micromobility services for first- and last-mile traveling.\nFurthermore, the Philippines micromobility market is classified into docked and dockless, on the basis of sharing system. Out of these, the dockless category is expected to grow at a higher growth rate during the forecast period. This can be mainly attributed to the escalating installation of this sharing system by micromobility service providers in the country due to its advantageous features.\nKey players in the Philippines micromobility market have been involved in service expansion to gain a significant competitive advantage in the market. For instance, in December 2020, Moovr PH introduced its bike and e-scooter sharing services in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) with a fleet of 200 single-speed bikes, 20 Segway Ninebot Pro Max e-scooters, and 14 hubs. These vehicles can be used for a maximum of 24 hours, while e-scooters are required to be returned if the battery level reduces below 15%.\nThe major players operating in the market are Grab Holdings Inc., Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Merida & Centurion Germany GmbH, Moovr PH, Ningbo Kaabo Technology Co. Ltd., StreetWheels Philippines, Niu Technologies, Ningbo MYWAY Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd., Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd., Segway Inc., and Vmoto Limited.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.789056122303009}
+{"content": "Concentrate\nHome\nWarehouse\nPerimeter\nGarage\nHave you had a nasty infestation of bedbugs in your home lately? Tempo SC Ultra kills bugs faster than most insecticides in the market.\nThe effectiveness of this pesticide is the active ingredients contained in it. Tempo SC Ultra bed bugs killer contains beta-Cyfluthrin made from organic compounds.\nIt’s safe to use around children and pets. However, when using Tempo SC, wear protective gear to cover your face and arms to avoid allergic reactions or respiratory problems when inhaled.\nIf you are tired of the stingy bed bugs hiding in the deep folds in your beddings, buy this pesticide to eliminate the stubborn critters in your home.\nTempo SC Ultra comes in powder form. When mixed with water it delivers a strong liquid formulation that kills bed bugs effectively. It is easy to use, as it comes with a bottle sprayer to evenly disperse the solution during application.\nTempo SC Ultra is:\nTempo SC Ultra will kill bedbugs in your home when sprayed directly on the critters. You need to use a generous amount as prescribed on the product label. It should be applied directly to bed bug hotspots to kill the bugs that encounter the pesticide. However, bed bugs require combined elimination methods such as Raid Max Bed Bug and Flea Killer to make your home safe and bug-free.\nThe difference between Tempo SC and Temprid is in the ingredients contained therein. The active ingredient in Tempo SC contains beta-cyfluthrin, an odorless compound that kills bedbugs without leaving much residue.\nTemprid SC, on the other hand, contains two main active ingredients:\nThe combination provides a robust solution that eliminates bugs when sprayed directly on the critters.\nTemprid SC contains imidacloprid and beta-cyfluthrin active pesticide ingredients. These two components act differently on pests when sprayed. When used on bedbugs, Temprid SC provides a powerful control as a neuro-active insecticide that works by destroying the bedbugs’ nervous system. It absorbs the poisonous substance when sprayed directly on the thorax.\nThe ingredient imidacloprid blocks a neuro path common in insects, which ultimately paralyzes bedbugs, sending them to a slow painful death. Its effectiveness produces long-lasting results, requiring fewer treatments to eliminate bugs in your home.\nTo perform an effective bed bug management in your home:\nOnce you have prepared the environment for complete bedbug treatment, follow the outlined steps below to get rid of bedbugs using Tempo SC bug killer:\nBest solution for Maximum Bed Protection Don’t move suspected bed bug-infected clothes to other rooms before completing the treatment exercise. If your mattress and box spring contain a high bedbug infestation, heat them using a steamer before applying the Tempo SC Ultra treatment.\nCover your bed with a solid mattress encasement to lock out potential bugs from spreading in your room and overall home environment.\nHeat all the infested garments on high heat in a home dryer on high heat. In cases of extreme bedbug population with your items such as blankets, soft toys, and stuffed animals, cover these in tight garbage bags or burn them in a heated furnace. This avoids further brooding of the adult bugs that breed and lay millions of eggs. Treat with Tempo SC Ultra for Bedbugs where necessary.\nTempo Dust has received high accolades from users who have benefitted from its results. Bedbugs typically hatch hundreds of eggs at a rate of 4 eggs on average per day, in hidden crevices of your bed or furniture, or worse still in the frames on your doors. The eggs hatch within seven to fourteen days and begin feeding immediately. Tempo dust has consistently produced positive results when applied to bedbugs in all stages. They all die when covered with Tempo dust, proving it as one of the most effective bedbug killer dust in the market.\nTempo dust made from (pyrethroid-based dust) continuously destroys bugs with every fresh application. It’s best used on dry surfaces when applied directly to the surface. The dust irritates the bedbug’s soft thorax, sucking up all the moisture, paralyzing it from movements, leading to its eventual slow death. Tempo Dust kills all critters from the bedbug cycle within 24 hours of its treatment.\nUse a hand duster to apply Tempo dust to the affected areas in your house such as:\nYou may find Tempo dust a bit messy once applied, but they provide valuable effectiveness in places less accessible using other bug removal solutions.\nTempo dust also lasts for several months and still kills bed bugs crawling around in the hidden spots such as:\nFor maximum control of bedbugs, use insecticides containing the Tempo Ultra SC ingredient and apply all potential bedbug habitats in your home and compound. Treat all visible cracks, walls, window frames, and carpeted areas. Where possible, use Tempo SC Ultra in your kitchen furniture, away from food surfaces, and near your food storage area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5203246474266052}
+{"content": "With a focus on middle school students, our Success360° initiative aims to promote the healthy development of kids and help them avoid risky behaviors like tobacco use.\nThrough this initiative, Altria’s tobacco companies invest in leading youth-serving organizations such as\n4-H, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Communities In Schools and The First Tee. Success360° helps these organizations collaborate and better connect the services they provide to kids and their families in and out of the classroom. Collectively, our partners reach more than 17 million kids with a range of programs, including mentoring, adolescent substance abuse prevention and tobacco cessation programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9339914917945862}
+{"content": "ST. GEORGE —Reports of cougar sightings have increased across Utah this year. This may be related to both the ongoing drought as habitat conditions deteriorate and increased outdoor activity, as humans seek solace from COVID-19. With the onset of fall hunting, fishing, hiking and camping, the chance of encountering a cougar may also increase.\nCougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, can be readily recognized by their large size, tawny color, white muzzle and long tail.\nAlthough cougars are found all across Utah, they are solitary animals, making them a rare sight. The main prey of cougars is deer, so they can be found wherever deer are found. After making a kill, a cougar will often take the carcass to the base of a tree and cover it with dirt, leaves or snow, saving it to feed on later.\nCougar populations in Utah are managed by the Division of Wildlife Resources. This management includes an annual hunting season to help keep populations in balance with their habitats and reduce the potential for human-wildlife conflicts.\nProtect your home and surrounding areas.\nTo prevent cougars from becoming nuisance animals, do not feed wildlife on your property. Remove wildlife attractants, including pet food, water sources, bird feeders and fallen fruit.\nKeep your yard deer-proof. If your property and landscaping are attractive to deer and other wildlife, cougars may follow the wildlife into your property while searching for prey. Remove dense vegetation, which can make a perfect hiding place for cougars or other wildlife.\nDo not leave young children outside unattended, especially at dawn and dusk.\nBring pets and livestock inside at night or secure them in a barn or kennel with a roof.\nProvide a secure shelter for hobby farm animals such as poultry, rabbits and goats.\nEncourage others to follow these tips.\nPrevent conflicts while recreating.\nCougars rarely approach groups of people, so do not hike or jog alone in cougar country. Travel in groups and keep everyone together, including children and dogs. Keep dogs on leashes.\nMake noise while hiking to alert cougars of your presence.\nLeave the area if you find a dead animal, especially deer or elk, since it could be a cougar kill, and the cougar may return to defend its food.\nKnow what to do if you encounter a cougar.\nCougars avoid human contact. However, if you encounter a cougar, immediately stop what you are doing. Do not run, as this may provoke a prey response and the cougar may pursue you.\nDo not approach the cougar.\nMake yourself look intimidating. Stand tall and make eye contact with the cougar. Make yourself look bigger by opening your jacket and raising your arms and waving them.\nTalk firmly in a loud voice, while backing away slowly, and leave the area.\nIf you have children with you, pick them up before they panic and run. When you are picking up a child, keep eye contact with the cougar and do not bend over or turn your back.\nIf attacked, fight back. Protect your head and neck, as the neck is the target for the cougar. If you are aggressive enough, the cougar may give up and leave.\nIf you have an encounter with aggressive wildlife, please alert the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office near you. If the encounter or sighting occurs after hours or on the weekend, call your local police department or county sheriff’s office. More information is available at Wild Aware Utah.\nFor more tips, watch this video.\nWritten by TERRY MESSMER, Utah State University Extension wildlife specialist.\nCopyright St. George News, SaintGeorgeUtah.com LLC, 2021, all rights reserved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6725935935974121}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis challenge aims to help CatsAi better serve their client (a large wholesaler) to estimate bakery orders to reduce waste and under delivery. The main tasks were to predict high-street sales based on meteorological factors and apply explainability techniques to effectively communicate their outputs to the client.\nDuring the challenge, we explored data relating to sales for a key client operating in a single country. The data comprised four different sections: location, products, weather and product sales, our target variables. Each group of variables provided several details about particular weather conditions or location (maximum temperature, visibility, competitor index, etc.), providing fine-grained information about sales.\nCitation information\nData Study Group team. (2021, October 11). Data Study Group Final Report: CatsAi. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5562660", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5289420485496521}
+{"content": "Electric truck pioneer\nTevva has unveiled the new Tevva Truck – a British designed 7.5-tonne electric truck intended for mass production. The global electric truck market was valued at $1.15 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $14.19 billion by 20271.\nThe\nTevva Truck has been unveiled to address the immediate industry need to electrify, with the United Kingdom and Europe committed to a target of net zero emissions by 2050 alongside a proposed ban on the sale of all polluting vehicles by 20352,3,4.\nOffering a range of up to 160 miles (250 km) in pure battery electric vehicle (BEV) form or up to 310 miles (500 km) with its patented range extender technology (REX), which has now been upgraded to use hydrogen fuel cells; the Tevva Truck brings a best in class combination of capability and cost efficiency from a zero emissions medium duty truck, while offering the ruggedness and resilience of traditional trucks.\nEngineering excellence Tevva is committed to the continual development of transformative battery electric vehicles for the real world, helping to place it at the forefront of the design and manufacturing of zero emissions commercial vehicles. Engineered by a team led by Ken Scott, formerly Engineering Director at both Bentley and Alexander Dennis, and styled by Dale Grewer, former Chief Designer at Jaguar Land Rover, the Tevva Truck will be manufactured in a brand-new facility in the London Thames Freeport area providing close proximity to central London and Europe.\nThe 11,000m\n2 manufacturing plant, which is slightly bigger than the area inside an Olympic running track, is set to create an additional 1,000 skilled mechanical, software, engineering, and manufacturing jobs in the next 24 months, adding to the 60 plus jobs already created this year.\nThis is part of an initiative that has already seen tens of millions of pounds being invested into the design and development of the vehicle, with further funding planned. The ‘\nTevva London’ facility is initially expected to begin manufacturing 3,000 trucks per annum by 2023. Electric trucks for the real world\nThe\nTevva Truck addresses established industry, reliability, and maintenance expectations. Thanks to Tevva’s strong supplier partnerships, fleet operators can benefit from an extremely reliable BEV powertrain paired with an exceptionally robust and proven truck-derived chassis, as well as quick access to low-cost parts (be that accidentally damaged and / or normal ‘wear and tear’). Furthermore, Tevva offers support through an established, nationwide roadside assistance network. Tevva is offering technologies that have been proven in real-world, in-service environments today. Asher Bennett, Founder and CEO of Tevva said: “Technology is transforming the commercial vehicle sector at pace, making it safer, greener, and entirely more efficient. But meaningful change is a gradual process, it must happen one step at a time, even if those changes are needed in fast succession. The Tevva Truck provides a natural transition into electrification for fleet managers, providing total peace of mind and a compelling total cost of ownership proposition, with no compromise on range and reliability and minimised compromise on payload.” Addressing industry demand, today\nFor fleet managers concerned about range, the\nTevva Truck will offer unique range extension technology with its REX solution available for delivery in 2023. Its compact hydrogen fuel cells recharge the battery on the move, allowing the Tevva Truck with the integrated REX technology to fulfil longer duty cycles and carry heavier loads even further.\nTevva is committed to attracting the next generation of drivers, transforming the driving experience by developing a truck that is easier and more pleasing to drive, enabling fleet operators to attract drivers more readily.\nFuture technical developments already being tested will enable the Tevva Truck to be fully charged in just one hour – facilitating double shift operations, to help reduce the total cost of ownership – all whilst improving pedestrian safety, improving urban air quality, and making significant contributions to the reduction of CO2 emissions.\nBy removing typical barriers to commercial electric vehicle adoption, such as affordability and range, the Tevva Truck will play a key role in helping the UK meet ambitious policy goals. It is also expected to reduce global CO2 emissions by 10m tonnes by the end of 2030, the equivalent of taking 1 million cars off the road.\nThe Tevva Truck\nThe\nTevva Truck can carry up to 16 euro pallets and over two tonnes payload at 7.5-tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The total cost of ownership is comparable to a diesel; parity is achieved at approximately 3,000 km or when 500 litres of diesel is consumed per month.\nThe Tevva Truck is Tevva’s third generation vehicle, representing the culmination of seven years of engineering development and the learning gathered from over 200,000 miles (350,000 km) of in-fleet trials. Production of the Tevva Truck is due to commence in July 2022.\nThe Tevva Truck 7.5-tonne model is the first of a series of electric trucks manufactured by Tevva in the UK – the truck manufacturer will produce a range of BEV and fuel cell REX models up to 19.5 tonnes for the UK, European, and Middle Eastern markets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.657077431678772}
+{"content": "By Lawrence Hurley and Nate Raymond\nWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for New York to collect a $200 million surcharge imposed on opioid manufacturers and distributors to defray the state's costs arising from the deadly epidemic involving the powerful painkilling drugs.\nThe justices declined to hear an appeal by two trade groups representing drug distributors and generic drug makers and a unit of British-based pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt Plc of a lower court's decision upholding the surcharge.\nThe law's challengers included the Association for Accessible Medicines, whose members include drugmakers Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Plc and Mallinckrodt, and the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, which represents wholesale distributors.\nThe alliance's members include the three largest opioid distributors in the United States, McKesson Corp, AmerisourceBergen Corp and Cardinal Health. They proposed in July paying $21 billion to resolve lawsuits accusing them of fueling the epidemic.\nMallinckrodt filed for bankruptcy protection in 2020 and has been seeking to finalize a similar, $1.7 billion settlement.\nThe payments to New York were owed under the Opioid Stewardship Act, which Democratic former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law in 2018 to address the costs the epidemic imposed on the state.\nThe law marked the first time a state had sought to impose a tax or fee related to the epidemic on opioid manufacturers and distributors. Delaware, Minnesota and Rhode Island have since adopted their own taxes.\nThe Association for Accessible Medicines and the Healthcare Distribution Alliance in separate statements expressed disappointment in the Supreme Court's action. The alliance said it is evaluating its options and next steps.\nOpioids have resulted in the overdose deaths of nearly 500,000 people from 1999 to 2019 in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of an ongoing public health crisis.\nThe New York law envisioned collecting $100 million annually from prescription painkiller manufacturers and distributors based on their market shares from 2019 to 2024, or $600 million in total.\nA federal judge in 2018 ruled that a provision barring the companies from passing on the costs of making the payments to consumers was unconstitutional and could not be severed from the rest of the law.\nThe state appealed, but following that ruling New York enacted a new tax law that did not include the pass-through prohibition, limiting the case to $200 million in payments owed based on 2017 and 2018 market shares.\nThe New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in 2020 handed a victory to the state, ruling that the judge lacked authority to strike down the law. The challengers then appealed to the Supreme Court.\nThe justices acted on the case on the first day of their new nine-month term.\n(Reporting by Lawrence Hurley and Nate Raymond; Editing by Will Dunham)\nSource: Read Full Article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7319456338882446}
+{"content": "Religious Soft Diplomacy and the United Nations Religious Engagement as Loyal Opposition Description\nThe engagement of religious diplomacy within the United Nations systems has become increasingly important for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The editors argue that effective religious diplomacy must reflect the great diversity of religious and spiritual expressions within human communities. The editors argue that this can best be achieved through a worldview shift within the United Nations systems. Religious engagement in the United Nations systems has been understandably constrained by limited and formal organizational structures and conventions. However, the existing patterns of engagement mitigate against the very goals they seek to achieve. The editors argue that expanded, yet measured, religious inclusion will strengthen social cohesion in the global community. Contributors demonstrate how communities become stronger when marginalized minority voices are included in public discourse. The editors further argue that governance has a responsibility to ensure a safe environment for this interaction. The editors propose that the United Nations adopt the posture of \"loyal opposition\", that is inherent in parliamentary democracies, to serve as a guideline for expanded religious engagement. The contributors advance this proposal with illustrations from multiple contexts that address a diverse array of social problems from perspectives rooted in theory and practice.\nComments\nReading Religion welcomes comments from AAR members, and you may leave a comment below by logging in with your AAR Member ID and password. Please read our policy on commenting.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7734954357147217}
+{"content": "Historically, companies and leaders worldwide have relied on form based surveys to measure employee engagement. It is often thought that by providing a space for employees to voice their opinions and feelings, companies will be able to better connect with their people and effectively assess satisfaction. However, at times the focus can be more on measurement rather than improvement and surveys often are not enough on their own.Read more\nHumans at work.\nCategory: Workplace Insights", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9955496788024902}
+{"content": "The contraction in merchandise exports fell to zero.eight p.c year-on-year in December 2020, in contrast with eight.7 p.c the earlier month, in accordance with a preliminary estimate launched by the Commerce Ministry on Saturday. However imports rose at a sooner tempo of seven.6 p.c in December, the primary enhance since February, pushing the commerce deficit to a 25-month excessive of $ 15.7 billion.\nThe rise in imports alerts a attainable revival in home demand, which was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic as corporations undergo a ‘reset’ part after unlocking.\nNonetheless, some pent-up demand for uncooked supplies may additionally have contributed to the surge in imports, say analysts, preferring to attend longer to pronounce a sustained restoration in demand. Nonetheless, if inbound shipments proceed to rise, import-sensitive exports will even get a lift, however they will even mark a return to the standard development of excessive commerce deficits. Outbound delivery of commodities (items excluding oil and gems and jewellery), which mirror the competitiveness of the economic system, grew by 5.2% in December, in comparison with a zero.four% drop within the earlier month. Equally, fundamental imports rose eight.four p.c final month, in contrast with a 1.7 p.c drop in November.\nExports in December fell to $ 26.89 billion from $ 27.11 billion a yr earlier. Imports rose to $ 42.60 billion final month from $ 39.59 billion a yr earlier.\nExports, hit by the pandemic, have already witnessed a curler coaster trip this fiscal yr. After rising 6 p.c in September, the primary growth since February, outbound shipments had been down 5.1 p.c in October and eight.7 p.c in November earlier than the contraction eased once more in December. Apparently, core exports have accelerated at a sooner charge than complete merchandise exports month after month since Could 2019, in accordance with an evaluation based mostly on information from the Directorate Common for Enterprise Intelligence and Statistics.\nAditi Nayar, ICRA Chief Economist, mentioned: “The restoration in imports reinforces our expectation that the present account surplus will deflate to lower than $ 5 billion within the second half of this fiscal yr.” The growth of non-oil exports is enthusiastic in mild of the restrictions imposed by main buying and selling companions following the resurgence of Covid-19 circumstances, Nayar mentioned.\nThe fundamental merchandise that registered a considerable enhance in exports in December included sure cereals (262.6%), oilseed meals (192.6%), iron ore (69.three%) and cereal preparations and numerous processed merchandise ( 45.four%).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6397882699966431}
+{"content": "By Mark Satterfield\nChurches often ask the question, “How can we get more volunteers?” It’s an issue at my church as well.\nAs church leaders, we’re called to equip “the saints for the work of the ministry” (Ephesians 4:12). In reality, we can’t do it all ourselves. We must equip our leaders and volunteers to carry out ministry tasks and responsibilities, including recruiting more volunteers.\nHere are four practical ways to think through volunteer recruitment at your church.\n1. Personal invitations\nOur default in the church is often to make a stage announcement or sent a mass communication about our need for volunteers. But you’ve probably heard the phrase, “When you ask everyone, you ask no one.”\nPersonal invitations are always going to work better than asking everyone to serve as a volunteer. Extending a personal invitation requires you to know the individual, their character, and how God has gifted them. When you know someone well enough, you can move forward with a personal invitation to serve. The power of a personal invitation is huge.\n2. Give clear next steps.\nWe often know what we need, but we also often lack clear and easy steps for our church members to get involved. Providing a description about the volunteer role and responsibilities helps someone know what to expect if they commit to serve. If they are interested, connect them with another ministry leader or volunteer to discuss further.\n3. Volunteers recruit volunteers.\nVolunteers are the best recruiters. They are passionate and engaged in the ministry where they serve. Their experiences will compel others to serve as well.\n4. Test drive before you commit.\nAllow a potential volunteer to test drive the role before they commit. Relieve the pressure to commit for the long haul by giving them an opportunity to experience the role first. I can’t tell you how many times at our church that a potential volunteer anticipated they’d love a ministry role only to discover it wasn’t quite the right fit during a test drive. This allowed us the opportunity to discuss and find a better fit before they committed to serving.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5907819271087646}
+{"content": "Posted by Mona Miller, Chief Executive Officer\nThe last 18 months have only accelerated changes in how we communicate, engage colleagues, and learn. While we know that in-person learning and networking will remain crucial for the human genetics and genomics community—and we look forward to a vibrant return for ASHG’s in-person annual meeting—the Society is also accelerating our expansion of innovative platforms to disseminate science, engage one another, and share valuable information.\nAs part of the Society’s Strategic Plan, we had already begun a major expansion of year-round digital programming and learning. Today, those programs are reaching thousands of field members through webinars, editorial chats, and podcasts, and we thank the Illumina Corporate Foundation for its partnership on this effort. This fall, we are excited to be enhancing these programs through a new and more robust online learning center, plus we have recently launched new efforts to engage members and connect with the public to celebrate and learn about genetics research and share new science. So what’s new in digital ASHG?\nResources for the Public: We are excited to announce the launch of Discover Genetics, a new and expanding website section devoted to communicating about human genetics concepts to provide information to the general public about humanity’s diversity and our shared genetic heritage as a single species. A project of ASHG’s Public Education and Awareness Committee, the pages will build over time, sharing resources from ASHG and other valued partners, all guided by the committee. In addition to allowing visitors to explore genetics concepts, Discover Genetics encourages fundamental understanding of DNA and diversity and variation among humans. Interactive and animated core concepts guide visitors through the building blocks of genetic code to better understand how genes help shape traits and health. Discover Genetics also provides tools for educators to engage students at all stages of learning about human genetics with dedicated online and classroom exercises, and it houses existing programs such as the DNA Day Essay Contest and the GENE Network. The section will also highlight members from all career stages and backgrounds sharing why human genetics research is meaningful. This is one of the ways we are sharing the contributions of our members and the field’s dedication to realizing the benefits of human genetics research. Engaging Members: Another exciting addition to ASHG’s website is a new community portal for members, ASHG Connect. This online platform was created by ASHG’s Member Engagement Committee to provide a space for members to connect, communicate and collaborate with their peers. In addition to the open communities, ASHG Connect also has three Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) available for members to forge deeper conversations on topics that are reoccurring themes in the field. Here members can share articles for commentary, discuss new research and take part in cross lab collaborations that will lead to new discoveries. Each week brings new topics featuring members discussing their work. I urge everyone to subscribe.\nAs always, we encourage you to stay up to date with emerging science at ASHG’s leading journals\nThe American Journal of Human Genetics and the fully-open access Human Genetics and Genomics Advances, and to share your latest discoveries through them. And ASHG will continue to share the latest ASHG news through our online news page, which contains online content such as technical tips, press releases, featured members and products, as well as our regular member-only newsletters for all members, early career scientists, advocates and educators.\nLike the field we are honored to serve, ASHG is dedicated to advancing human genetics and genomics research and we strive to serve you by staying current on technology and knowledge sharing strategies. The Board continues to explore ways we can connect each other and with the larger public in new ways. We look forward to continuing to realizing this bright future with you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6450333595275879}
+{"content": "This advanced-level webinar, presented on March 5, 2020, is geared toward ENERGY STAR stakeholders that have already attended our prior introductory level webinars about the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC) program and are already familiar with building eligibility, participant requirements, program documents, transition timeline, and overall certification process. This webinar provides in-depth details on Revision 01 highlights, details of the Rater checklists, not covered in Rater training, specific requirements in the HVAC Functional Testing Checklist, sampling in common spaces, using the Multifamily Workbook. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.\nThis interactive U.S. map allows you to drill down to individual states to understand the market for site-built, single-family ENERGY STAR certified homes compared to all one-unit housing completions as reported by the U.S. Census. It also provides estimates for energy, utility bill, and CO2 emissions reductions from ENERGY STAR certified homes.\nHVAC grading is here! Watch this webinar, presented on November 5, 2020, to learn how the new ACCA/RESNET standard for grading HVAC design and installation integrates with ENERGY STAR, offers new opportunities for ERI points, streamlines the certification process, and provides an opportunity to bring builders back to the program. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.\nThe WaterSense labeled homes program is designed to encourage the construction and purchase of water-efficient, high-performing homes. In 2020, EPA is rolling out Version 2.0 of the WaterSense labeled homes program. Version 2.0 minimizes mandatory requirements and transitions to a more performance-based efficiency requirement. EPA aims for these changes to remove many of the technical and administrative barriers many builders have encountered in building WaterSense labeled homes. WaterSense labeled homes Version 2.0 will increase flexibility, adapt to changes in the building industry, and expand the reach of the program so that a broader range of builders and professionals can participate. This webinar was presented on Novemeber 19, 2020. Contact the ENERGY STAR team to receive a recorded copy of the webinar.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8739469051361084}
+{"content": "Anthropogenic activities such as burning fossil fuels and cutting down forest have a profound effect on climate change. The burning of fossil fuels is the major contributor to the release of GHG. The higher the GHG emissions will lead to higher disaster consequences, where the atmosphere will trap more heat than it used to, leading to a warmer earth.\nGlobal warming is known to increase the frequency and intensity of the natural disasters such as forest fires and flooding as well as sea level rise.\nAccording to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it has been observed that the unusual changes of climate are due to the rate escalation of human activities in contributing GHG emission, causing approximately\n1.0°C of global warming. Global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052 and if current rate of GHG emissions continues to increase. Climate change impacts beyond global warming of 2.0°C will leave irreversible catastrophic impacts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6916427612304688}
+{"content": "Operation Longevity™: A Mindful Approach to Wellness and Resiliency for the Law Enforcement Professional in the 21st Century\nThe landscape of the law enforcement profession has evolved from a road with bumps along the way to a terrain filled with landmines. The constant threat of danger, hostility, and animosity has made stress a steady companion for today’s law enforcement professional.\nThis often wreaks havoc on the physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing of the person. The Operation Longevity textbook is written specifically for those serving in law enforcement.\nThrough its user-friendly approach, this textbook empowers law enforcement professionals with the tools they need to better adapt to and effectively cope with much of the stress experienced within the profession. This textbook, along with the Operation Longevity educational program, strive to help law enforcement professionals live a healthier, happier, more sustainable life throughout their career and beyond.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.951291024684906}
+{"content": "Investor Psychology Many market commentators routinely throw around concepts such as ‘Fear and Greed’ and how instrumental they are in the behavior of individuals and markets as a whole. While both fear and greed play a role in individual and mass behaviors, they are part of a much larger set", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9347882866859436}
+{"content": "Grant opportunities\nAs of January 2021, our strategic grant-making initiatives have directly funded more than $118 million to local communities, and we have leveraged more than $184 million in additional investments for programs that include, but are not limited to, syringe access, access to care, capacity-building, HIV prevention and advocacy.\nRegions we’ve been able to provide support for: Open grants Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity presented by AIDS United\nThe vision of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is to build a culture of health to ensure the achievement of health equity. The RWJF Award for Health Equity presented by AIDS United honors an individual or a two-person team who have successfully implemented systems changes, and promoted and highlighted solutions at the community level that lead to health equity. The recipient of this award will receive a $3,000 prize and will be honored at a virtual ceremony in 2022.\nFriday, October 15th, 2021 is the deadline for the submission of nominations for the 2021 RWJF-AIDS United Award for Health Equity.\nEligibility criteria\nThe RWJF-AIDS United Award for Health Equity recognizes individuals or teams of no more than two individuals, who have successfully implemented a systems-change approach to reduce health inequities within the past two years, in one or more of the following areas: 1) access to quality care; 2) education; 3) employment; 4) income; 5) community environment; 6) housing; and, 7) public safety.\nThe RWJF-AIDS United Award is open only to individuals and teams of no more than two individuals, who meet all of the following eligibility criteria: are (a) citizens or legal residents of the United States, (b) thirteen (13) years of age or older, (c) not a trustee, director, officer, shareholder, employee, contractor, agent, representative, or affiliate of RWJF, Sponsor, selection committee or the spouse/domestic partner, parent, sibling, child, or grandchild of any of the foregoing, (d) have not previously received any RWJF Award for Health Equity from any sponsor organization in any year. Each individual, each team, and each individual member of a team, is referred to as a “Nominee” in these rules.\nRelief, Recovery & Resilience Fund\nEstablished to help meet the immediate and urgent needs of people living with and vulnerable to HIV in regions affected by urgent crises like earthquakes and hurricanes, and now the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund supports access to HIV care, housing, food and much more.\nPlease note that funds are not currently available to support additional requests. However, we anticipate receiving new funds in the coming months to continue our support for organizations doing this important work. Competitive organizations must: Have an HIV focus and utilize a social and racial justice framework. Clearly articulate the importance of the issue or challenge that they and their community are experiencing, the current opportunity to address it, and why the applicant is the appropriate entity to address the stated challenge. Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status as designated by the IRS or have a fiscal sponsor that does.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5014054775238037}
+{"content": "Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This syndrome is caused by any combination of overexertion on the wrist joint, impact or injury to the wrist, obesity, prolonged stress from poor posture, and hypothyroidism. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome and don't seek treatment, your symptoms may linger or worsen.\nBegin your journey to recovery today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.53629070520401}
+{"content": "The number of coronavirus cases in Bury increased by 103 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.\nA total of 29,774 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Bury when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on October 13 (Wednesday), up from 29,671 on Tuesday.\nThe rate of infection in Bury now stands at 15,612 cases per 100,000 people, far higher than the England average of 12,441.\nAcross the UK, the number of recorded cases increased by 41,446 over the period, to 8,272,883.\nHowever, there were no new coronavirus deaths recorded in the latest 24-hour period in Bury.\nThe dashboard shows 590 people had died in the area by October 13 (Wednesday) – which was unchanged from Tuesday.\nIt means there has been one death in the past week, which is a decrease on two the previous week.\nThey were among 19,493 deaths recorded across the North West.\nThe figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in Bury.\nDaily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death, so some areas might see their figures revised down.\nThe figures also show that more than two-thirds of people in Bury have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.\nThe latest figures show 124,123 people had received both jabs by October 12 (Tuesday) – 70% of those aged 12 and over, based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service database.\nAcross England, 78% of people aged 12 and above had received a second dose of the jab.\nUnlike at local level, the national rate was calculated using mid-2020 population estimates from the Office for National Statistics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6494096517562866}
+{"content": "Takeaway\nIn patients with COVID-19, levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-10 were significantly increased in those with headache when compared to those without.\nWhy this matters\nHeadache is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19.\nAlthough cytokine storm has been suggested as a potential mechanism causing headache in patients with COVID-19, studies analyzing the association between cytokines levels and headache are limited.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5108581781387329}
+{"content": "dc.description.abstract Since the conclusion of the First Opium War (1842) when the ports of China were forced open by the British, adventurous Chinese emigrants traded their dismal prospects at home for British Columbia—a foreign land of opportunities that was also Indigenous territory. This thesis examines the cultural, economic, and ethnic interactions between the Chinese, their Indigenous hosts, and their Euro-Canadian neighbours in British Columbia from 1858 to 1947. White society employed Chinese labour to develop the infrastructure and economy of British Columbia, but the Chinese were then excluded from the new society for which they had toiled. To create a white British Columbia, the state implemented assimilation policies to control Indigenous populations, but claimed that the Chinese were unable to assimilate and sought to exclude them completely. Euro-Canadian society used stereotypes such as opium abuse, lack of hygiene, immorality, and wage undercutting to justify exclusionary policies against the Chinese and to reinforce ideas of their unassimilability. These stereotypes also served as justification for the legal harassment of Chinese livelihoods through legislation that targeted specific classes of Chinese businesses in various locales. This thesis argues that despite ongoing discriminatory policies, the Chinese showed agency in resisting exclusion and economic marginalization. In some cases, the Chinese formed even formed partnerships with Indigenous peoples and gained support from parts of Euro-Canadian society to challenge the policies that were designed to exclude them. en", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7813024520874023}
+{"content": "Bones are dynamic organs with ongoing formation and resorption. In a young adult who has adequate nutrition and exercise these processes are in balance. However, as we age, this balance is disrupted which results in more bone loss. Furthermore, women are at higher risk since their bones are lighter and smaller than men’s bones. Additionally, after menopause with decreased estrogen level, the rate of bone loss accelerates, putting the woman at risk for fractures and spinal deformities. Unfortunately, osteoporosis has no symptoms whatsoever for the majority of patients. Bone mineral density testing is the preferred method to establish the diagnosis. Normally, your doctor starts to perform this test after age 65. However, women with risk factors for osteoporosis require testing earlier. Some of the most common risk factors include a personal or familial history of prior fractures, smoking, poor nutrition, low weight, and certain medications such as corticosteroids, and tamoxifen. To decrease your risk, please note that you need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements, and also exercise on a regular basis. If your bone loss is significant, your doctor may prescribe medications that help increase bone density and reduce the risk of fractures.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6823168396949768}
+{"content": "In a memorandum sent to all clubs in the league, the NFL stated that if a game cannot be rescheduled during the regular season due to a COVID outbreak among players or staff who are not vaccinated, the team with the outbreak will forfeit the game and be given with a loss for playoff seeding.\nThe memo also stated that any team responsible for a canceled game due to an outbreak caused by unvaccinated players or staff will be responsible for financial losses and could face discipline from the league commissioner.\nHowever, the NFL will try to make concessions for those teams that suffer an outbreak among vaccinated members of the club. In such an event, the league said it \"will attempt to minimize the competitive and financial burden on both participating teams.\"\nIn 2020, the NFL was left with rescheduling games at the last minute in order to work in a complete season. Thursday's memo stressed the league intends to make \"every reasonable effort\" to adhere to its 272-game schedule over 18 weeks with 17 games per club. It added, \"We do not anticipate adding a '19th week' to accommodate games that cannot be rescheduled within the current 18 weeks of the regular season.\"\nThe announcement also laid out some of the policies for testing. It said individual players who are vaccinated and test positive while remaining asymptomatic can return to playing after two negative tests 24 hours apart.\nMeanwhile, unvaccinated individuals are still subject to the already-in-place policy of a mandatory 10-day isolation period.\nThe NFL has previously said it will not mandate vaccinations, but Thursday's memo provides heavy incentive for not only coaches and players to get vaccinated, but also for club owners to encourage employees to get the shots. The responsibility of getting games played is largely put on the clubs, or else they will suffer from outbreaks.\n\"Every club is obligated under the Constitution and Bylaws to have its team ready to play at the scheduled time and place. A failure to do so is deemed conduct detrimental. There is no right to postpone a game,\" the memo states.\nAccording to the NFL Network's Judy Battista, vaccinations have already increased as players begin reporting to camps. She reported on Twitter: \"More than 78 percent of players league-wide have at least one vaccine, and 14 teams have at least 85 percent of players vaccinated.\"\nNewsweek reached out to the NFL for further comment but did not hear back in time for publication.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7285463213920593}
+{"content": "Exposure to indoor airborne microbiomes (bioaerosols) is closely associated with human health. However, knowledge regarding the characteristics of indoor bioaerosols in areas affected by serious ambient air pollution is still limited. In this study, indoor bioaerosols were characterized in winter Beijing via quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and amplicon sequencing, and compared to outdoor bioaerosols. Concentrations of indoor bioaerosol were significantly lower than those of the adjacent outdoor bioaerosol, and were not significantly affected by outdoor air pollution. Community structures of indoor bioaerosol were distinct from those of outdoor environment, and were differentially affected by ambient air pollution. Specifically, significant change was observed in indoor fungal community impacted by hazy air pollution, while not in bacteria and archaea. Compared to outdoor air, indoor air was preferentially enriched with fungi (~10%) in winter. Besides, about 40% of the bacteria indoors were likely contributed by outdoor bacteria. The results provide useful information regarding the impact of ambient air pollution on indoor bioaerosols, and furtherly highlight the distinction between indoor and outdoor bioaerosol assemblies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9907423257827759}
+{"content": "Billings was our final stopover in Montana before continuing east to Deadwood, SD. Upon arrival, Billings health officials issued a local advisory restricting outdoor activity due to a blanket of smoke and ash that had invaded the valley from several regional fires that were burning unabated.\nWhile we would have preferred exploring the winding trails through the Rimrock Bluffs–overlooking the Yellowstone River and town–we lowered our expectations, given the extreme heat and unhealthy air quality index, and opted for a brief walking tour through Pictograph Cave State Park, known for its natural and cultural significance.\nJust a 5-mile jaunt south of Billings, we approached a sandstone bluff in the shape of a horseshoe, and turned into an empty parking lot. Surprisingly, the Visitor’s Center was open and filled with a variety of artifacts that WPA workers recovered from the cave floor between 1937 and 1941–considered the first major archeological excavation on the Northern Plains.\nIn all, over 30,000 artifacts were discovered, with some dating back over 9,000 years.\nWe cautiously hiked up a narrow, sandy footpath through sprigs of yarrow and juniper shrubs, hoping to avoid an encounter with a prairie rattlesnake or bull snake…\nuntil we reached the mouth of Pictograph Cave, revealing a stone wall that was once part of a ceremonial lodge. The dotted line above the left side of the wall structure was drawn by WPA workers to mark the original floor line before they began digging.\nWe stood motionless for a beat to allow our eyes to adjust to the shadows, before scanning the cave in search of ancient charcoal and red markings. Even with the help of graphic displays that emphasized these creations,\nit was no less a challenge to identify the drawings due to a veil of calcium that had formed over the pigment during a dry period. These figures were carbon dated between 1480 to 1650 A.D.\nThe red pigment was created from an ancient recipe combining ground up hematite (concentrated iron ore) with assorted binders such as animal fat, berries, blood and adjusted with water or urine while heated to form a paste that was applied by finger or stick.\nA rack of flintlock rifles that were painted within the last 200 years is located no more than 15 feet away from the other figures.\nWhile not the easiest to decipher, a nearby graphic makes it more apparent.\nContinuing our walk along the cliff, we reached a middle cave with evidence of clams fossils and other sea life embedded in sandstone that likely lived during the late Cretaceous Period when this portion of America was under water.\nThen up a rising that followed the curvature of the cliff, we reached the Ghost Cave. While no drawings were discovered here, a series of round boulders known as\nconcretions formed as a result of a clam bed that was exposed when the sea eventually receded.\nThese cliffs continue to evolve as winter ice cuts through brittle stone; massive rains charge over the cliffs, turning into intermittent waterfalls; and smoke ash eats away at porous surfaces.\nWhile the evolution of our landscape is inevitable, we must look for ways to tap the brakes on what’s creating the intensity and severity of our man-made issues, and allow nature to take its true course.\nAfter all, it’s not supposed to be this hot; it’s not supposed to be this dry; and it’s not supposed to be this smoky during Montana summers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7952608466148376}
+{"content": "Race & Ethnicity In financial services, the data that is available on race and ethnicity illustrates the multifaceted challenges both in terms of representation and inclusion.\nAccording to research from the Diversity Project, which includes representatives from Bruin on the steering committee, less than 3% of investment managers are black, and the Bank of England recently revealed that the turnover rate of declared BAME colleagues is higher than that of the Bank as a whole.\nAnalysis also shows that elite universities - such as the Russell Group which are the most commonly requested academic criteria for role requirements in financial services - do not have proportionate BAME representation. This highlights that as well as transparent approaches to progression, criteria for diverse recruitment and talent pipelining need to be better implemented, which remove the potential for unconscious or implicit bias.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.907563328742981}
+{"content": "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2021 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognized DV8 Kitchen of Lexington, Kentucky, as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Dr. Paul was able to visit DV8 Kitchen during his travels throughout the state last month. Dr. Paul entered the following into the Congressional Record: Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize a family-owned small business and second-chance employment opportunity, DV8 Kitchen of Lexington, Kentucky, as the Senate Small Business of the Week. In 2017, Rob and Diane Perez opened DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. The couple, who met while working in the restaurant industry, ran a successful restaurant in town. In 2013, Rob and Diane were dismayed to discover that they had lost 13 employees to addiction over 10 years and that half the cases were related to opioid drugs. Rob, who had overcome alcoholism when he was young, understood first-hand the challenges of recovery. Together, Rob and Diane decided to pursue a business venture that would provide dignified work and validate those in recovery. After a two-year planning process, DV8 Kitchen came together in just four and half months. There was an outpouring of support from local families and businesses, ranging from monetary investments to local professionals donating their services to the project. In September 2017, DV8 Kitchen began touching lives in Lexington, one meal at a time. Today, DV8 Kitchen continues their transformative work as a second-chance employment opportunity. The restaurant provides hearty, home-cooked Southern fare, and is known for its homemade baked goods and bread, which it sells wholesale to other restaurants. Rob and Diane partner with local organizations and treatment centers, like Shepard’s House, to identify and hire individuals in recovery. Beyond employment, DV8 Kitchen provides community, purpose, and job skills. Through volunteer-taught workshops and mentoring, employees are equipped to continue rebuilding their lives. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rob and Diane were able to keep DV8 Kitchen running and continue their critical mission of supporting individuals in recovery. Additionally, in fall 2021, DV8 Kitchen opened a second location with a larger bakery, right on Lexington’s Third Street. Beyond DV8 Kitchen, Rob and Diane are committed enabling small businesses to support workers in recovery. Through Soulfull Enterprise, an immersive training experience, local nonprofits, small businesses, and corporations are equipped to hire and integrate second chance employees into their organizations. Additionally, the DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation, Inc. trains and equips individuals in recovery to work in the restaurant industry. DV8 Kitchen’s remarkable mission and success has been recognized at the local, regional, and national level. Their work has been profiled by local media including WTVQ, WKYT, and Lex 18, and in national outlets like The New York Times, NBC News, and the Oprah Magazine. In addition to its social impact, DV8 Kitchen has earned accolades for its food, including being recognized by Yelp as one of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. in 2019. DV8 Kitchen is a remarkable example of the critical role small businesses play in uplifting and building community. Family-owned small businesses like DV8 Kitchen form the heart of towns across Kentucky, regularly stepping up to support their communities and transform lives. Congratulations to Rob, Diane, and the entire team at DV8 Kitchen. I wish them the best of luck and look forward to watching their continued growth and success in Kentucky.\nAs Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Paul continues the tradition of honoring America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship oversees proposed legislation on matters relating to the Small Business Administration and investigates all problems relating to America’s small businesses.\n###", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.886051595211029}
+{"content": "Trends in public school enrollment due to COVID-19\nWhen schools began the fall semester of 2020 – six months after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic – many of them reported a significant decline in student enrollment.\nFederal education data shows that public school enrollment dropped 3% compared to the previous year. That means roughly 1.5 million students exited the U.S. public education system.\nTo better understand these enrollment declines, we analyzed school enrollment records for every student in the state of Michigan. This deep dive focused not only on how the pandemic affected the number of kids enrolled in public schools — both traditional and charter — but also whether families decided to home-school or enroll in private school.\nWe compared these student-level records from Michigan with national data from the Household Pulse Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020 and 2021. Our research uncovered four major trends in enrollment during the first year of the pandemic.\nKindergarten experienced big drop\nIn Michigan, overall public school enrollment decreased by 3% in the fall of 2020. The largest decline was in kindergarten, where enrollment dropped 10%. The national data follow a similar pattern, showing a 3% drop in overall enrollment and a 9% drop among kindergartners.\nThese enrollment drops are a big deal for several reasons.\nFor starters, if the families who pulled their kids out of public schools during the pandemic never come back, it means fewer students and less money for public schools. However, if most students ultimately reenroll in public schools, there will be sharp — and possibly unplanned — increases in the overall size of the student body at many schools.\nIf schools are not able to quickly adapt by hiring more qualified teachers, this could result in a range of challenges, including above-average class sizes, which directly affect students’ learning.\nHomeschooling more popular\nIn February 2020, 4.5% of U.S. households with school-aged children reported home-schooling at least one child. By the fall of 2020, that rate jumped to 7.3%. This was driven largely by families with children in elementary school.\nIn Michigan, we found that among students who left the public school system for an alternative education sector, the majority elected to enroll in homeschooling, though there were also increases in private school enrollment. For rising first graders, for example, exits to homeschooling accounted for 56% of the total number of students not returning to school.\nParents based decisions\non how schools held class\nBoth in Michigan and nationally, school systems that offered in-person instruction in the fall of 2020 had larger increases in homeschooling rates than school systems that offered remote instruction.\nOn the other hand, school systems that offered remote instruction in the fall of 2020 saw relatively larger increases in private school enrollment.\nThese patterns suggest that no matter what public schools chose – in-person or remote instruction – many parents were going to send their children elsewhere. The disproportionate increase in homeschooling rates in districts offering in-person instruction suggests that some families pulled their children from public school due to health concerns related to in-person instruction during a pandemic.\nHowever, the disproportionate increase in private sector enrollment in districts offering remote instruction suggests that other parents were eager to seek out in-person learning opportunities, possibly due to concerns about the quality of instruction and learning in a remote setting.\nAge, income and race all\nfactor into decisions\nChanges in school enrollment patterns varied substantially by students’ grade, family income and race.\nIn Michigan, we found that the drops in kindergarten enrollment were largest among low-income and Black students. However, the smaller enrollment declines in other grades were disproportionately among higher-income and white students.\nThese patterns highlight important differences in how families make schooling decisions. Black and lower-income families appear to be more likely to enroll in alternative sectors at the time of initial public school enrollment, specifically kindergarten.\nMeanwhile, white and higher-income families appear more open to alternative options after their child has already been enrolled in the public school system. This finding adds an additional layer to evidence that race and income were not only important factors in access to in-person instruction, but also how families responded when offered either in-person or remote instruction.\nWhether students who were pulled from the public school system fare better or worse academically remains to be seen. Much of it depends on the quality of the instruction being offered at their new schools.But given the disproportionate economic, health and social effects that the pandemic has already had on historically disadvantaged communities, these enrollment trends may widen existing achievement gaps in years to come.\nTareena Musaddiq is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Michigan. Andrew Bacher-Hicks is an Assistant Professor of Education Policy at Boston University.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8266854286193848}
+{"content": "Dr. Matthew Malecha is a Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). His research focuses on community resilience to natural hazards—especially the roles of plans, policies, and regulations, and their interactions with underlying social and spatial characteristics. His work has been published in leading planning and hazards journals, including the\nJournal of Planning Education and Research, Natural Hazards Review, Land Use Policy, and the Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. As a postdoc with NIST’s Community Resilience Group, Malecha is exploring community understanding and expectations of resilience, adaptation, and sustainability planning, using social science methods to investigate areas of overlap, barriers to action, and opportunities to improve effectiveness.\nPrior to joining NIST, Dr. Malecha worked as a postdoctoral researcher with the NIEHS/NIH Superfund Research Program, helping develop an index for assessing neighborhood vulnerability to the transfer of toxic materials during flood events. During his graduate studies, he helped develop and refine the Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard\nTM (PIRS), a method for spatially evaluating community networks of plans and policies with respect to natural hazards. A PIRS analysis helps reveal where and how plans and policies are coordinated or in conflict, and where opportunities exist to strengthen resilience. Later, in partnership with the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, Malecha extended the PIRS concept into the realm of disaster recovery, collaborating with Rockport, Texas – a community that had been devastated by Hurricane Harvey – to help strengthen post-disaster planning.\nDr. Malecha currently holds a Faculty Fellowship with the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center (HRRC) at Texas A&M University, where he has also served as an Instructional Assistant Professor, teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in urban planning. He holds a PhD in Urban and Regional Sciences from Texas A&M University and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota. Before pursuing a doctorate, Malecha was a senior policy planner at the Minnesota Department of Transportation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.724023163318634}
+{"content": "Engaging with Landscape Initiatives: 2019 version\nHow a company engages with landscape initiatives depends partly on the company's position in the supply chain. Downstream companies (manufacturers, brands, retailers) often source from many different landscapes in different countries and first need to identify where to engage and what initiatives would be appropriate. Upstream companies (producers, mills and traders) are closer to the production landscape and may want to engage directly with known, on-the-ground initiatives in their operational location.\nThis is part of a series of documents about engaging with landscape initiatives. Download the others below.\nEngaging with Landscape Initiatives: updated for 2020 [ENGLISH] Engaging with landscape initiatives: A practical guide for supply chain companies in Indonesia [ENGLISH]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996663331985474}
+{"content": "Foster inclusion of neurodivergent individuals within the workplace.\nAs organizations continue to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, it's essential that they make neurodiversity a core part of those efforts. In a June 2021 BenefitsPro article, William T. Rolack Sr. and Monique Gonggrijp-Bello explore the competitive advantage of a neurodiverse workplace, including greater creativity and innovation.\n\"Diversity and inclusion breed innovation—whether in the context of gender, race, sexual orientation, or cognitive functioning,\" they write. \"The melding of a variety of backgrounds fuels unique perspectives and ideas to manifest, coming together to pave new paths and increase efficiency. The very definition of [neurodiversity]—diversity of thinking styles and abilities—is especially important for innovative decision-making.\"\nThe authors explain that companies have been missing out on the benefits that come from hiring neurodivergent employees, such as individuals with autism, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. They cite that up to 20 percent of the population can be classified as neurodivergent.\n\"People on the spectrum often have a propensity to think outside the box and can be extremely creative. Their tendency to operate in a black and white manner lends itself to detail-oriented roles,\" Rolack and Gonggrijp-Bello add.\nFor employers that want to prioritize neurodiversity within their DEI initiatives, Rolack and Gonggrijp-Bello suggest they adjust the interview process to help neurodivergent individuals showcase their talents, expand support for neurodiversity across all branches and levels of the company, and understand neurodiversity initiatives as an ongoing process—not a one-and-done project. Talent development professionals are well positioned to help.\nThey can build and sustain organizational support by conducting company-wide or team-specific training to ensure all staff understand the potential needs of employees who are neurodivergent. Tailor the training sessions to specific roles. For example, train supervisors on communication strategies that will help them manage a neurodiverse team, and provide neurodivergent employees with customized training and support to help them work at their full potential.\nRolack and Gonggrijp-Bello also recommend establishing a mentoring program to onboard neurodivergent employees. A new employee with autism, for example, can benefit from having a mentor or sponsor who can assist them with navigating some of the unspoken social norms that exist within any company. Through such strategies, talent development professionals increase an organization's inclusivity while harnessing the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7954481840133667}
+{"content": "In an online seminar titled\n“Urban Connectivity Solutions for an Inclusive Digital Economy” organised by Facebook in collaboration with local partners, Facebook’s Director, Network Investments – Emerging Markets, Alex Aime, stressed the importance of internet connectivity for Pakistan’s economic development. He said, “Access to high-speed and reliable internet connectivity is pivotal to grow small- and medium-business, ensure equitable access to public services, and a foundational requirement for building smart cities. This is especially critical if Pakistan is to achieve its digital vision of an inclusive and sustainable knowledge-based economy.”\nPanellists comprising of national and international industry and academia experts, including representatives from Jazz, Telenor Pakistan, PTCL, Nayatel, GSMA, and The World Bank, discussed various challenges and opportunities faced by the country to develop robust connectivity in urban areas, including Facebook’s recent investment to bring backbone fibre to the region.\nKey topics discussed during the webinar included challenges in meeting connectivity policy goals, the importance of building a robust fibre broadband network, and the opportunities to embrace innovative urban internet connectivity and technology solutions with lessons from the Asian region.\nThe participants recognized Broadband and connectivity as engines of economic growth in Pakistan and emphasized that affordable, high-speed and reliable digital connectivity can pave the way for an economically stable Pakistan.\nThe seminar was a part of Facebook’s mission to close the global digital divide, which involves deep partnerships with the local ICT ecosystem to solve the three main challenges of availability, affordability and relevance, by exploring new ways to bring fast, reliable internet to those without it in countries such as, Pakistan.\nFacebook recently partnered with Nayatel to enable internet access to 15 million Pakistanis across 8 cities in a landmark “first of its kind” investment. The project will involve laying high-speed fibre throughout the country.\nThe 2021 Inclusive Internet Index, an annual study conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit and commissioned by Facebook, found that Pakistan ranks in the bottom quartile of the index and second to last in the Asia region. According to the study, Pakistan’s Internet quality ranks lowest in South Asia & is worse than Rwanda.\nWhile access to internet services has increased in recent years, there remain significant challenges with usage as only one-third of households have internet connectivity. However, Pakistan’s government remains determined to realize the Digital Pakistan vision.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991149306297302}
+{"content": "Student Thinking Made Visible: Assessing Transferable Skills With Brief Performance Tasks\nCompetency-based education emphasizes learning not only academic knowledge but also skills and dispositions. These include transferable learning skills such as problem solving and effective reasoning that enable people to perform effectively in different settings and apply knowledge and skills to different tasks. A session at the recent Aurora Institute Symposium introduced valuable strategies for assessing […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6387659311294556}
+{"content": "In 2015, Germany was at the center of one of the largest displacements in history as upwards of a million refugees, many from Syria, fled to Germany. In my study, I was fortunate enough to spend three months living in Germany and interacting with Germans and refugees to hear their stories of positive intercultural interaction. Through the integration of Acculturation Theory (Berry, 1980), Cross-Cultural Adaptation Theory (Y.Y. Kim, 1980), and Coordinated Management of Meaning Theory (Pearce & Cronen, 1980) I conducted a qualitative research project where I interviewed 44 individuals representing both German citizens (25) and refugees (19) and collected their stories of positive intercultural interactions with one another. These stories affirmed the importance of intercultural competency, social support, and empathy as core elements of positive interaction providing a platform to create future initiatives grounded in these elements as others engage in intercultural transitions and develop migrant-host relationship. Furthermore, this research underscored the need to address both host and migrant experiences during intercultural transitions being sure not to privilege either group when seeking positive paths to facilitate interaction.\nDocument\nDescription", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8480506539344788}
+{"content": "Artisanal mining creates enabling breeding ground for the vector of malaria parasites. There is paucity of data on the effects of artisanal mining on malaria. This study assessed burden of malaria and caregivers’ health-seeking behaviour for children under five in artisanal mining communities in East Akim District in Ghana.\nchildren under five\nMalaria prevalence in Myanmar is highest among remote and ethnic minority populations living near forest fringes along the country's international borders. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are a key intervention used to prevent malaria transmission, but insufficient ITN availability and low use can hinder effectiveness. This study assessed age and sex disparities in ITN possession, access, and use among household members of ethnic minority and internally displaced populations in eastern Myanmar. Cross-sectional data from the 2013 Eastern Burma Retrospective Mortality Survey were used to describe prevalence of ITN possession, access, and use.\nMalaria continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) which is undertaken by engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) to effectively address management of malaria cases in some endemic communities was explored in this study. The aim was to assess the needs of CHWs that would help sustain and retain their services to enhance the efficient delivery of CCMm.\nReliable surveillance systems are essential for identifying disease outbreaks and allocating resources to ensure universal access to diagnostics and treatment for endemic diseases. Yet, most countries with high disease burdens rely entirely on facility-based passive surveillance systems, which miss the vast majority of cases in rural settings with low access to health care. This is especially true for malaria, for which the World Health Organization estimates that routine surveillance detects only 14% of global cases. The goal of this study was to develop a novel method to obtain accurate estimates of disease spatio-temporal incidence at very local scales from routine passive surveillance, less biased by populations' financial and geographic access to care.\nAccess and adherence to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) are key challenges to effective malaria treatment. A secondary analysis of the Sierra Leone malaria Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (mKAP) survey was conducted to investigate access and adherence to ACT for the treatment of fever in children under-five.\nDespite evidence that older children and adolescents bear the highest burden of malaria, large malaria surveys focus on younger children.\nMany countries are striving to become malaria-free, but global reduction in case estimates has stagnated in recent years. Substandard and falsified medicines may contribute to this lack of progress. Zambia aims to eliminate their annual burden of 1.2 million pediatric malaria cases and 2500 child deaths due to malaria. We examined the health and economic impact of poor-quality antimalarials in Zambia.\nReducing the 2015 level of malaria mortality by 90% by 2030 is a goal set by the World Health Organization (WHO). In Burkina Faso, several malaria control programs proven to be effective were implemented over the last decade. In parallel, the progressive strengthening of the health surveillance system is generating valuable data, which represents a great opportunity for analyzing the trends in malaria burden and assessing the effect of these control programs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6002994179725647}
+{"content": "Background: Community pharmacies may potentially assist in screening for chronic conditions such as sleep disorders, which remain both under-diagnosed and untreated. We aimed to compare a subjective risk-assessment-only questionnaire (RAO) for common sleep disorder screening against the same risk-assessment questionnaire plus a nasal flow monitor as an objective marker of possible underlying obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (RA+) in a community pharmacy setting. The primary outcome was the number of participants identified in RAO or RA+ group who were likely to have and consequently be diagnosed with OSA. Further outcomes included the number of participants identified as being at risk for, referred for, taking-up referral for, and then diagnosed with OSA, insomnia, and/or restless legs syndrome (RLS) in either group. Methods: In a cluster-randomized trial, participants were recruited through 23 community pharmacies. Using validated instruments, 325 (RAO = 152, RA+ = 173) participants were screened for OSA, insomnia, and RLS. Findings: 218 (67%) participants were at risk of OSA, insomnia or RLS and these participants were referred to their primary physician. The proportion of screened participants identified as being at risk of OSA was significantly higher in the RA+ group (36% in RAO vs. 66% in RA+, OR 3.4, 95% CI (1.8-6.5), p<0.001). A 12-month follow-up was completed in 125 RAO and 155 RA+ participants. Actual referral uptake was 34% RAO, 26% RA+, OR 4.4, 95% CI (1.4-19.2), p = 0.31. The OSA diagnosis rate was higher in the RA+ arm (p = 0.01). To yield a single additional confirmed OSA diagnosis, 16 people would need to be screened using the RA+ protocol. Conclusions: These results demonstrate that utilising either screening method is feasible in identifying individuals in the community pharmacy setting who are likely to have OSA, insomnia and/or RLS. Secondly, adding an objective marker of OSA to a questionnaire-based prediction tool resulted in more confirmed OSA diagnoses. Trial registration: ACTR.org.au ACTRN12608000628347.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9146318435668945}
+{"content": "When I attended a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school for my primary school education, I had limited exposure to those from different races.\nMy primary school was filled with Chinese pupils, and we also sang a Chinese school song every Friday.\nRetrospectively, this strong exposure to Chinese from a young age increased my interest in the subject, and instilled in me strong Confucian values.\nWhile aware of the merits of SAP schools, I wonder if there are unintended consequences of an environment where students are exposed primarily to their own race in schools – which are meant to be a microcosm of society.\nWhen I went to a non-SAP secondary school, I was initially hesitant to talk to classmates whom I saw as “different” from me.\nI was unfamiliar with the language they spoke, the accent they had and the food they ate.\nIt was only after a year that I started feeling more used to having classmates of different races, and being close friends with them.\nIt was also then that I saw many different customs being practised.\nIt was an eye-opening experience, and I learnt that despite our racial and cultural differences, we shared more similarities like our love for sports and long canteen breaks.\nAs the limitations of SAP schools were brought under the spotlight, various solutions have been suggested.\nWhile I understand why some propose abolishing SAP schools, I find the solution rather extreme, and think it will create more problems than solutions.\nRather, I propose that SAP schools initiate programmes to expose their students to other races regularly, as well as equip their students with strong cultural knowledge.\nJust as we have the Ethnic Integration Policy to encourage intermingling between different races to promote understanding, I hope SAP schools will continue to nurture bright minds, while also nurturing students who can embrace and understand people of different races.\nLee Young Kai, 19\nFull-time national serviceman", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5754621624946594}
+{"content": "Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) for gene therapies is one of the biggest obstacles when moving towards regulatory approval and presents a significant risk to the success of new gene therapy drug candidates today. Here we review a framework for a QbD assessment for AAV products within the Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) documentation.\nLocal delivery of biotherapeutics to the lung holds great promise for treatment of lung diseases, but development of physically stable, biologically active dry powder formulations of large molecules for inhalation has remained a challenge.\nAssurance of viral clearance can be difficult, however, during production of vectors such as adeno-associated viruses (AAV) used for the purpose of gene delivery. The need to define and deploy an appropriate and robust viral clearance strategy can be particularly challenging without an overarching strategy in place.\nProtein viscosity is one of the major obstacles in preparing highly concentrated protein formulations suitable for subcutaneous injection. This whitepaper examines how combining an amino acid with a second viscosity-reducing excipient circumvents adverse effects on protein stability and improves viscosity-reducing capacity.\nClone selection is a significant upstream bottleneck slowing bench-to-bedside development progress for new mAbbased therapeutics. With mAb-based product development addressing diseases of such massive financial and societal implications, researchers using analytical power tools can reach their goals faster and shorten the bench-to-bedside development path, benefitting both patients and the bottom line.\nWhile current approaches can manage the existing volume of cell therapy shipments, scaling these treatments up and out will increase pressure on cryogenic logistics networks. Here, we consider the challenges and risks associated with the cell therapy cryogenic supply chain and provide considerations for mitigation strategies.\nThe manufacturing process for each viral vaccine is dictated by shape, size, nature, physico-chemical behavior, stability, and host specificity. This paper reviews steps in these manufacturing processes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6006921529769897}
+{"content": "Sept 17–Three nations are aggregating information and resources to mutually assist one another in safeguarding their physical and computing environments. The new security partnership between the UK, the US and Australia will be known as AUKUS. Officials announced the initiative during a virtual press conference.\nObjectives include promoting intelligence and technology sharing, increased integration of security and defense-related efforts into all aspects of critical infrastructure, and enhanced cooperation on strategic initiatives.\nImproving security together\nThis represents a next generation partnership, according to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. One of the first major projects that the trilateral unit will tackle includes delivering nuclear-powered submarines to the Australian military.\nUS President Joe Biden emphasized America’s continual efforts to work with allies and to update alliances to meet the challenges of the times. He noted that the trilateral partnership aims to ensure that the Indo-Pacific region can flourish within the decades ahead.\nThe political leaders further emphasized that the geographic distance does not mean that interests and values aren’t shared across seas. This new defense partnership will potentially drive jobs and prosperity, explained UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.\nFirst initiatives and new capabilities\nThe Australian submarine project is expected to last for 18 months. The effort will involve technical, strategic and Navy teams from each of the three respective nations participating in the new partnership.\nIn addition to the development and delivery of nuclear-powered submarines, the trilateral partnership is expected to help bring about other physical defense capabilities for Australia. These include long-range missile strike capabilities, hypersonic missiles for air capabilities, and other high-caliber weapons capabilities.\nIn conclusion\nThis partnership emphasizes deep defense ties. It retains the potential to solve security gaps in numerous domains of defense.\nAs these three nations continue to develop strategic physical and cyber capabilities, DARQ technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum, will come into play. To learn more about emerging cyber tools that can drive new initiatives, provide a competitive edge for institutions and organizations, and that are poised to increase in value during post-pandemic digital transformations, click here.\nLastly, to get more expert insights like this in your inbox each week, subscribe to the Cyber Talk newsletter here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9602208733558655}
+{"content": "Following up on our July 10 blog post by Solal Wanstok, a new order has been issued by the Supreme Court, extending the suspension of in-person proceedings implemented by the previous order. As of July 28, 2020, and through August 17, 2020 and/or the last day a Declared State of Emergency, the Circuit Court will remain open on a restricted basis in an effort to minimize risks associated with COVID-19. During this period, courts will not be open to the general public and all in-person proceedings will remain suspended. As stated in the previous order, the only individuals allowed inside courthouses are:\nparties in a landlord/tenant case who are required to file documents or make rental payments\nparties who are scheduled for in-person proceedings\nindividuals filing for emergency relief\nMembers of the public will not have access to view files or make copies at the courthouses, but may request copies of documents. For more information on document requests, please visit the NHJB website.\nSome proceedings are exempt from the suspension of in-person court proceedings, including cases involving protective orders, child support, emergency mental health orders, petitions for guardianship, the constitutional rights of criminal defendants, or any other exemptions approved by the Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Criminal matters or adjudicatory hearings in Delinquency/CHINS matters will continue to be scheduled in-person as necessary, unless the defendant/juvenile waives an in-person proceeding. Any in-person proceedings will be limited to attorneys, parties, witnesses, security officers, and other necessary persons determined by the trial judge. All proceedings will follow requirements established by the Administrative Judges and the Superior Court Chief Justice.\nThe order reiterates the procedure to be followed by tenants and landlords in non-payment actions, as mentioned in our previous blog post. With the exception of deadlines for scheduled hearings, all deadlines set forth in court or administrative rules and orders, statutes, and ordinances are no longer extended and fully in effect.\nDespite these exceptions, the order urges courts to utilize available technology to limit in-person contact and avoid the risks of COVID-19. The circuit court may accept electronic signatures on pleadings, and situationally accept emailed filings for hearings scheduled pursuant to this order. However, any emailed filing or exhibit must also be sent to the court via U.S. mail to be docketed in the court record.\nSimilar orders have been issued restricting access to the Superior Court and Supreme Court.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.641353964805603}
+{"content": "Radioligand therapy explained\nBy harnessing the power of radioactive atoms and applying it to advanced cancers through radioligand therapy, RLTs are able to deliver radiation to target cells anywhere in the body. The goal of the targeted approach is to limit the damage to surrounding tissues.\nA “See It, Treat It” approach\nNuclear medicine has both diagnostic imaging and therapeutic components, which we call radioligand imaging and radioligand therapy. Both use the same targeting approach. The diagnostic imaging component delivers radioactive atoms that have the potential to reveal tumor locations, while the therapeutic component delivers radioactive particles that have the potential to damage cells.\nThe history of nuclear medicine\nScientists first discovered and identified radioactive atoms in the late 1800s. They found that certain natural elements emit invisible rays of energy. They called this energy “radiation” and later applied it to imaging and treating cancer. It would take scientists decades to understand how to apply the energy that emerges from these special atoms.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6619887351989746}
+{"content": "What Is Sports Psychology?\nAthletics psychology has become commonly recognized as providing a significant competitive advantage. While it is necessary for outstanding players in\n메이저놀이터 to maintain excellent productivity, it also offers information on how to improve effectiveness in fields other than athletics. As a result, mental functions and psychological health are progressively being acknowledged as critical to continuously elevated standards of athletic efficiency for players at all stages who are enthusiastic about exceeding their boundaries. Topics in Sports Psychology\nThe area of modern athletics psychology is vast. Athletics psychiatrists are particularly interested in a variety of areas. Certain specialists specialize in a single field, whereas others research a variety of technologies.\nAttentional Focus\nThe capability to filter out interruptions, like a mob of yelling supporters, and concentrate thoughts on the activity at issue is known as cognition concentration. This enables players in 메이저놀이터 to maintain psychological concentration in the presence of competing demands for their concentration.\nVisualization and Goal-Setting\nThis is imagining yourself accomplishing a goal in 메이저놀이터, like competing in a sports competition or mastering a specific talent. This branch of athletics psychology aims to assist players in psychologically preparing for a task or contest. Imagination is the process of conjuring up a mental picture of whatever you want to occur. Players could use such abilities to visualize the desired result. They may imagine themselves conquering a competition or making a difficult move. It could also assist players in feeling more excellent relaxed, and concentrated before a competition.\nMotivation and Team-Building\nExperienced players and coaches in 메이저놀이터 engage with athletics psychiatrists to boost efficiency and desire. Desire is an essential topic in athletics psychiatry, and it examines including external and internal motivating factors. In this sector, teamwork is indeed a significant concern. Trainers and players may engage with athletics psychiatrists to assist them in establishing a feeling of community and collaborating more swiftly and professionally.\nAnxiety\nExperienced athletic psychiatrists frequently assist athletes in coping with the immense high pressure. Discovering techniques to alleviate stage stress and fatigue is a standard part of this process. Players are known to get apprehensive before a sport, play, or contest. Because nervousness could affect productivity, understanding techniques to keep relaxed is critical for athletes to operate better. Relaxing methods, removing pessimistic thinking, boosting self-confidence, and seeking diversions to decrease the emphasis on worry are all possible strategies. Burnout could also strike athletes subjected to a lot of strain, worry, and long practice sessions. Aiding athletes regain their perception of equilibrium, learning to calm, and maintaining their enthusiasm might assist them in avoiding burnout.\nRehabilitation\nAnother important aspect of athletics psychology is assisting players in recovering from injuries and returning to respective game. The athletics injuries in 메이저놀이터 could cause individuals to have psychological emotions in conjunction with their physiological injuries, such as rage, disappointment, despair, and dread. Athletics psychiatrists assist athletes in psychologically coping with the healing phase and regaining morale after they resume their game.\nCareers In Sports Psychology\nSeveral psychology learners, particularly most with a severe involvement in athletics and outdoor activities, may find that being an athletics psychiatrist is an attractive professional option. If you’re considering a profession in athletic performance, begin by knowing further academic qualifications, work roles, salary, and other factors to examine.\nBrief History of Sports Psychology\nIn 1898, Triplett published the oldest documented proper study of the cognitive activities associated with athletics. Inside the nascent activity of bicycling, Triplett investigated the benefits of possessing other rivals to compete with. He discovered that being in the company of people improves the effectiveness of previously learned abilities. In the years that proceeded, the emphasis shifted to various athletics, notably target shooting and softball, with the Athletic Research Laboratory, the earliest specialized psychological study facility, established in 1925. Athletics psychology did not become a separate field from psychiatry till the 1960s, only with the founding of such International Society of Sport Psychology in 1965. Athletics psychology did not have its section within American Psychology Association till 1986.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9751957654953003}
+{"content": "Two uOttawa Alumni, Chris Clarkson and Melissa Munn have published the co-authored book “Disruptive Prisoners: Resistance, Reform and the New Deal” at the University of Toronto Press.\nDisruptive Prisoners reconstitutes the history of Canada’s federal prison system in the mid-twentieth century through a process of collective biography – one involving prisoners, administrators, prison reformers, and politicians. This social history relies on extensive archival research and access to government documents, but more importantly, uses the penal press materials created by prisoners themselves and an interview with one of the founding penal press editors to provide a unique and unprecedented analysis. Disruptive Prisoners is grounded in the lived experiences of men who were incarcerated in federal penitentiaries in Canada and argues that they were not merely passive recipients of intervention. Evidence indicates that prisoners were active agents of change who advocated for and resisted the initiatives that were part of Canada’s \"New Deal in Corrections.\" While prisoners are silent in other criminological and historical texts, here they are central figures: the juxtaposition of their voices with the official administrative, parliamentary, and government records challenges the dominant tropes of progress and provides a more nuanced and complicated reframing of the post-Archambault Commission era.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5688005685806274}
+{"content": "While arguing a Dartmouth-related case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1818, Daniel Webster, Class of 1801, delivered this memorable line: “It is, sir,…a small college, and yet there are those who love it!” As you seek admission to the Class of 2026, what aspects of the College’s program, community, or campus environment attract your interest?\nChoose one of the following prompts and respond in 250-300 words\nThe Hawaiian word mo‘olelo is often translated as \"story\" but it can also refer to history, legend, genealogy, and tradition. Use one of these translations to introduce yourself.\nWhat excites you?\nIn The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William Kamkwamba, Class of 2014, reflects on constructing a windmill from recycled materials to power the electrical appliances in his family‘s Malawian house: \"If you want to make it, all you have to do is try.\" What drives you to create and what do you hope to make or have you already made?\nCuriosity is a guiding element of Toni Morrison‘s talent as a writer. \"I feel totally curious and alive and in control. And almost...magnificent, when I write,\" she says. Celebrate your curiosity.\n\"Everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves, everything flies and goes away,\" observed Frida Kahlo. Apply Kahlo‘s perspective to your own life.\nIn the aftermath of World War II, Dartmouth President John Sloane Dickey, Class of 1929, proclaimed, \"The world‘s troubles are your troubles ... and there is nothing wrong with the world that better humans cannot fix.\" Which of the world‘s \"troubles\" inspires you to act? How might your course of study at Dartmouth prepare you to address it?\nThe essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don‘t feel obligated to do so.\nSome students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.\nThe lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?\nReflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?\nReflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?\nDiscuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.\nDescribe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?\nShare an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you‘ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7397812604904175}
+{"content": "People on the move: strengthening adaptation responses to support human movement in a changing climate\nThis study contributes to the growing field of human mobility by exploring adaptation responses to climate-related human movement by examining the role of climate variability and change and climate-induced hazards as risk multipliers in the context of human movement; and providing practical recommendations for adaptation strategies to support people to remain in their home communities, prepare for and respond to shocks and improve their own and their communities’ adaptive capacities when and where movement does occur. The risks associated with climate variability and change are increasingly recognized as drivers of both internal migration and displacement. These risks, when played out against a backdrop of limited economic opportunities and poor governance—including uneven or inequitable delivery of services, and inadequate political representation—have the potential to further compromise the resilience of political, economic, social and governance systems. Climate variability and change can likely amplify the drivers of human mobility by influencing the probability, scale and circumstances of the events that drive people to move.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5340158939361572}
+{"content": "Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government\nVaughan Gething MS, Minister for Economy\nThe Welsh Government recognises the potential benefits of freeports, and we remain open to the prospect of supporting the establishment of freeports in Wales with devolved policy levers. However, we have longstanding concerns that they could displace economic activity and undermine employment and environmental standards.\nAs a responsible Government, we need to see that freeports demonstrate value for money. We also need to have confidence that the potential negative impacts of the UK Government’s approach are mitigated. Not least because an open-ended commitment by the Welsh Government to match the UK Government’s offer on Non-Domestic Rates and Stamp Duty (Land Transaction Tax in Wales) would present a risk to Welsh tax revenues.\nFor these reasons, we have consistently attempted to engage constructively with the UK Government and reach agreement on a way of implementing freeports in Wales which is consistent with our priorities and values as a Government.\nIn November 2020, the UK Government launched its bidding prospectus for England. This was the first time the Welsh Government had been able to see important details about the Freeports policy. The publication of the prospectus led to more constructive talks that we progressed in good faith towards a positive outcome for the policy.\nIn February 2021, we wrote to the UK Government setting out the conditions that need to be met for the Welsh Government to engage constructively further, namely:\nJoint decision-making between the Welsh and UK governments - including setting the criteria for bids, assessing bids and awarding freeport status. Conditionality – to ensure the implementation of freeports reflects Welsh Ministers’ values and priorities, particularly regarding environmental standards, fair work and social partnership. A fair funding settlement - that neither disadvantages freeports in Wales nor requires us to divert millions of pounds away from other priorities. On average, Freeports in England are expected to receive £25 million each in direct financial support.\nIn the five months since we sent the letter, there has been little in the way of substantive engagement on the implementation of freeports in Wales. However, in the March 2021 Budget, the Chancellor announced the locations of eight freeports in England.\nThe continued ambiguity has magnified the unstable position of many of our ports and businesses. It has led Welsh organisations, including local authorities, to start dedicating resources at risk, developing plans for freeports in Wales when there is no guarantee that any will be delivered. Therefore, last week, we wrote to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury seeking clarity on the UK Government’s position.\nThis week, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury responded to our letter, saying very little. We are disappointed to say that the UK Government has once again failed to set out a clear proposal on how we can take these discussions forward. It is becoming more apparent that the UK Government is unwilling to invest in its policy priority within Wales.\nThe UK Government has already determined the average level of seed funding available to freeports. Despite this, they are unwilling to commit the same level of funding for a freeport in Wales. The UK Government is also pressuring the Welsh Government to redirect its resources to deliver a UK Government policy priority. This approach is unacceptable to us, and we have made clear that freeports are place-based interventions and population-based funding formulas are not appropriate. We cannot accept an arrangement whereby freeports in Wales are treated less favourably than those in England.\nOur view remains that the UK Government should act in the interests of the UK when delivering its commitments and not try to squeeze resources out of devolved administrations during periods of unprecedented challenge.\nWe have today written again to the UK Government asking for an urgent discussion to determine how we can resolve these issues and provide the clarity needed to end this sustained uncertainty. If we cannot reach a workable solution, we will need to move forward and dedicate our focus to supporting the economy in Wales in alternative ways.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7279958128929138}
+{"content": "Transcranial alternating current brain stimulation (tACS) significantly reduced symptoms in people diagnosed with major depressive disorder in a pilot clinical trial.\nAccording to researchers, brainwaves play a crucial role in inhibiting habitual thinking, leading us to explore more complex and creative ideas.\nResearchers use transcranial alternating current stimulation to help improve short term working memory.\nThe synesthesia effect of being able to 'hear' silent movements may depend upon disinhibition of signaling between the visual and auditory brain regions. The study found musicians are more likely to experience the 'visual ear' phenomena than those with no musical training.\nResearchers report transcranial alternating current stimulation applied during sleep can help accelerate learning, memory and skill acquisition.\nA new study reports transcranial alternating current stimulation could help treat chronic back pain. Researchers report tACs enhances alpha oscillations in the somatosensory cortex, reducing pain significantly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.635744571685791}
+{"content": "Stafford Manufacturing manufactures and distributes a broad selection of products suitable for use in power transmission, motion control, automation, and other original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) applications. One of Stafford’s core product offerings is shaft collars, including flanged shaft collars.\nADVANTAGES OF OUR FLANGED SHAFT COLLARS Our flanged shaft collars are one-piece shaft mount solutions that can be custom configured to accommodate a wide range of applications. Their split design featuring a smooth bore and keyway and relief groove clamping mechanism eliminates the risk of damaging the shafts without sacrificing hold strength. They are available with standard or custom hole patterns and slots, up to 10-in. OD flanges and 6-in. ID bores, and a range of material options—including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, and plastic — to suit different application environments.\nCompared to other flanged shaft collars in the market, these offer broader secure attachment capabilities without the need for welding.\nLower risk of shaft damage Greater customizability for unique user specifications FLANGED SHAFT COLLARS FROM STAFFORD MANUFACTURING Several models of flanged shaft collars are available including: ACCU-FLANGE SHAFT MOUNTING COLLARS Accu-Flange mounting collars are machinable flange collars that feature a standard keyway with three through holes and three tapped holes and an integral clamp design and relief groove mechanism. These easy-to-adjust components maintain perpendicularity to <0.001 TIR, allow for the attachment of gears, pulleys, and sprockets without the need for welding, and eliminate the risk of shaft damage. They are suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including in cam, pulley, and component mounting devices.\nFor users with unique needs, standard Accu-Flange shaft mounting collars accommodate use in custom solutions as the individual parts can be machined to highly specific dimensions upon customer request.\nACCU-FLANGE SHAFT COLLARS Accu-Flange Collars are machinable collars similar in many respects to our shaft mounting collars but without predrilled holes, allowing for full customization of the flange by the customer. They feature a standard keyway and integral clamp that provides a high-strength, non-marring hold. Applications include use in cam, pulley, and component mounting devices. If needed, users can customize the standard product to unique specifications to meet precise application requirements. PRECISION SLEEVE FLANGE COUPLINGS (ONE-PIECE, CLAMP-TYPE) These precision sleeve flange couplings are one-piece units used to mount components, such as gears, motors, or brake assemblies. Their design features a flange with three through holes and three tapped holes, a solid center section constructed for a close tolerance fit on ground shafting, and integral self-centering clamping collars at both ends to facilitate easy assembly and disassembly. They offer high-strength, non-marring attachment with precise and easy-to-adjust alignment. FLANGED SHAFT MOUNTS Flanged Shaft Mounts are used in conveyors, packaging equipment, lab equipment, and other applications. The two-piece design lets you quickly remove the top of the support for easy access to the shaft. Available from stock in 1117 steel, Flanged Shaft Mounts come in 1/4 to 2-in. I.D. sizes. Bore sizes 1-in. and larger have four clamping screws. Suitable for a variety of applications, they are also offered in stainless steel on special order. Keyways also available on special order. Stafford www.staffordmfg.com\nFiled Under: Coupling Tips", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7707520723342896}
+{"content": "The Czech government will discuss a proposal regarding full compensation of wages for people with COVID-19 who must stay at home, Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlíček (for ANO) told Lidové noviny (LN) today.\nThis measure aims to motivate people to undergo COVID-19 testing. The antigen test will be free for the public from December 18.\nCurrently, people who test positive for COVID-19 are put into home isolation on sick leave, and receive just 60-percent of their wages.\nLabor and Social Affairs Minister Jana Maláčová (Social Democrats, ČSSD), who is in charge of the benefits, agrees with the proposal, according to LN.\n\"We want to ensure that people are not harmed by testing,\" Havlíček said, adding that this measure could cost the state up to hundreds of millions crowns a month, depending on the number positive cases.\n\"We will open the discussion regarding a 100-percent wage compensation for those who stay at home with COVID-19 with the government on Monday.\"\nThe money would come from the Czech Republic's Antivirus program, which primarily serves to cover the wages of people employed at establishments whose operation was closed or limited due to the government measures.\nAt the same time, officials admit that this is not an ideal solution since people suffering from other diseases are in the same situation.\n\"This would be a special category,\" Havlíček affirmed.\n\"This is naturally a rather non-systemic step, but since we are in a special times, it could calm people down. If they stay at home with COVID-19, they will not have a 40-percent lower wage.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9970474243164062}
+{"content": "A new C.D.C. report suggests that child-care centers may reopen safely in areas where the virus is contained.\nA report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests child-care centers may reopen safely in areas where the virus is low. It’s a promising finding that may offer a glimmer of hope for the parents of millions of children around the United States who are out of school and unlikely to return to in-person learning anytime soon.\nSchools and child-care are the key to the country’s long path back to normalcy, helping jump start the struggling economy by allowing more parents to return to work.\nThe report published Friday documents just 52 coronavirus infections in child-care centers in Rhode Island over a two-month period in which hundreds of centers were authorized to reopen.\nIn a call with reporters on Friday, the C.D.C.’s. director, Dr. Robert Redfield, credited adherence to measures like mandatory masks for adults, daily screening of symptoms in both adults and children, and thorough cleaning and physical distancing.\nIn Rhode Island, child-care centers reopened in June after a three-month closure. By July 31, the state had authorized 666 centers with a combined capacity of 18,945 children to open. The state initially required the centers to limit enrollment to groups of 12 people, including staff, but later raised the limit to 20 people.\nThe state found 30 children and 22 adults with probable or confirmed infections across 29 centers as of July 31. Twenty of the centers had a single case, with no evidence of further spread.\nHowever, 39 of the total 52 infections were reported in the final two weeks of the study period, when the percentage of cases in the state was also on the rise, making the report most applicable to areas with low levels of virus.\nthe article is originally published at The New York times.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7671975493431091}
+{"content": "Objective: To determine the effects of orally administered glucosamine on concentrations of markers of bone and cartilage metabolism in Standardbred horses during race training. Animals: Twenty 16- to 20-month-old Standardbreds beginning race training. Procedure: Horses were randomly assigned to 2 groups. One group received glucosamine hydrochloride (4 g, PO, q 12 h), and the second (control) group received glucose (4 g, PO, q 12 h). Serum samples were obtained prior to onset of the study (baseline) and at regular intervals for 48 weeks for determination of concentrations of keratan sulfate (KS), osteocalcin (OC), and pyridinoline crosslinks (PYD). Results: Osteocalcin concentrations changed significantly with time; mean serum concentrations were significantly higher than baseline values for samples obtained at 24 to 48 weeks after onset of the study. Although a significant effect of time was observed for mean concentration of KS, concentrations did not differ significantly from baseline values at any time during the study when groups were analyzed separately. However, pooled analysis revealed significant increases of mean serum KS concentration at weeks 24 and 30. Significant changes in serum PYD concentrations were not detected. Oral administration of glucosamine did not significantly affect serum concentrations of any of the markers. Conclusions and clinical relevance: Increased serum OC in clinically normal Standardbreds during race training may reflect bone formation that accompanies adaptive remodeling of the appendicular skeleton. For these experimental conditions, glucosamine did not appear to exert a detectable influence on serum concentrations of these 3 markers of connective tissue metabolism.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6424275040626526}
+{"content": "Vaginal health is a crucial part of overall health, with various vaginal conditions affecting general quality of daily life, sexual intercourse, and fertility. Infections are a common concern, whereas other conditions are rare but potentially serious. Knowing what to watch for and best practices for diagnosis and management is crucial to ensure patients do not endure ongoing discomfort or long-term complications.\nFrom vaginitis to cancer, are you familiar with key clinical information about conditions that affect vaginal health? Refresh and test your knowledge with this short quiz.\nMedscape © 2021 WebMD, LLC\nAny views expressed above are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of WebMD or Medscape.\nCite this: Michel E. Rivlin. Fast Five Quiz: Vaginal Health -\nMedscape - Oct 01, 2021.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9930240511894226}
+{"content": "THC-O Information\nTHC-O has gained a surplus of popularity and notoriety amongst the cannabis and CBD industry for its potency. Michael Starks’s work in Marijuana Potency from 1977 suggests that THC-O packs three times the punch of delta-9 THC, pushing the limits of the psychoactive effects to an experience similar to magical mushrooms. Now, the labs are in agreement, making THC-O five times as potent as delta-8.\nBringing THC-O to life requires a specialized lab that cannot have any human exposure, a certified lab chemist with a doctorate who has been through specific training. The training entails a thorough understanding of the process and the fragility of the chemicals at hand, so we’d recommend not to try using a YouTube video as a guide. Do not DIY.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7923532128334045}
+{"content": "In 2016, the British Pain Society investigated how many in the country lived in chronic\nLifestyle\nSocial media has taken the world by storm. People spend most of their smartphone usage\nWhile it is common knowledge that regular physical exercise is important, are you aware that\nProperly caring for your skin is crucial since it’s the most significant barrier against infection\nMindfulness is a razor-sharp awareness of what is happening at the moment. Many people have\nMany people think minimalism is nothing but a fad. How can anyone live with less\nWhen we become new parents, our lives would change in a drastic manner. In the\nStress is a part of everyday life, and so is managing it. While medication might\nPeople go through monumental changes throughout life. Sometimes, these changes are accompanied by unforgettable celebrations\nIf you and your significant other love wine and nature, a vineyard wedding is the", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8512199521064758}
+{"content": "With the Medicare Annual Medicare Enrollment period well underway, a new poll by Clover Health reveals that just 32% of seniors in Bulloch County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, despite significant increases in enrollment nationwide over the past decade.\nEach fall, older adults enrolled in Medicare are able to easily switch and join an Advantage plan. In 2019, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) began on October 15 and runs through December 7. New coverage chosen during this year's AEP will begin on January 1, 2020.\nAs of September 2019, 11,377 adults in Bulloch County were eligible for Medicare, yet only 32% of residents are enrolled in MA plans, compared to 34% of peers throughout the country. Neighboring counties of Chatham (39%) and Effingham County (35%) fare slightly better, while others fall even farther behind — just 20% of Beaufort County seniors, 34% in Bryan County, 31% in Jasper County and 29% of those in Liberty County are enrolled in MA plans.\n\"Choosing a healthcare plan is one of the mostimportant decisions older adults make each year,\" said Tyler Henderson, VPof Southeast Operations, Clover Health. \"That's why Clover is urging the70% of Savannah-area seniors\nnot enrolledin a Medicare Advantage plan to research their options outside of traditionalMedicare and explore the high-quality, personalized benefits offered throughMA, often at a lower cost.\"\nMedicare Advantage plans are part of the official Medicare system, but can also provide substantial hospital and doctor visit coverage, low premiums, and a wealth of additional benefits—including prescription drug coverage, in-home checkups, vision, dental, and hearing care—not covered by traditional Medicare.\nThrough December 7, Savannah and Bulloch-area seniors can sign up for Clover's Medicare Advantage plan option in the region. This AEP, Clover is offering:\nA zero-dollar premium plan\nZero copay for primary care visits and low-cost copay options for specialist visits\nCustomized plans for beneficiaries who receive government assistance\nCompetitive supplemental benefits including dental, vision, prescription drug and hearing coverage, as well as transportation benefits and 24/7 access to doctors\nOlder adults and others eligible for Medicare nationwide can also explore their options through the newly modernized Medicare Plan Finder from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, designed to help anyone compare coverage and benefits across available plans.\n(Disclaimer: Clover Health is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Clover Health depends on contract renewal.)\nThis content provided by Clover Health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7261611819267273}
+{"content": "March 18, 2020\nCan America's Public Health Elite Survive the 'Boomer Flu'?\nWe depend on experts for advice. We always have. This is understandable given our inability to effectively process and disseminate all the information that bombards us. Our minds are not supercomputers with software that sift and rank information in nanoseconds. We cannot psychically communicate our discoveries with the rest of the hive. Instead, we develop a system of experts that focus their efforts on different topics and tell us what they learn through various institutions, such as the media, the church, or the office water cooler. But what happens when our experts fail? The public health community’s response to COVID-19, aka the “Boomer Flu,” provides a cautionary example. Many have noted COVID’s terrible effectiveness in killing the elderly and infirm. However, what are the responses of our public policy experts? Quarantines, testing, and other proscriptions of minimal effectiveness and mass inconvenience For example, the focus on testing is...(Read Full Article)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7629764080047607}
+{"content": "Upon reading this scenario, my first thought was why didn’t she properly identify which chart she was working in? Despite the same last names, the two individuals would have differentdates of birth and proper patient identifiers should have been used. In most healthcare facilities, there are protocols in place when patients have similar sounding names or the same last name. Further, most healthcare organizations have training to ensure that any staff members involved with patient identification understand the importance of adhering to procedures. According to Sherwood & Barnsteiner, “ …most healthcare organizations require HIPAA training before employees are allowed to access charts” (2017, p. 181).I certainly feel it was a breach of confidentiality when she shared with the supervisor that", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.935786783695221}
+{"content": "A challenge is mounted against the widespread assumption that Ambedkar was prejudiced against “tribe,” by revealing acts of academic carelessness that occur in the writings of some scholars through the cherry-picking of quotes and failure to historically contextualise the same. Some such popular (mis)quotes and Ambedkar’s writings on tribe over a period of time are investigated, taking into account both their immediate and larger historical context, to argue that there are better ways to make sense of Ambedkar’s stance on the subject.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7220950722694397}
+{"content": "Motion Control\nMotion control systems are an integral component throughout a range of critical manufacturing processes, however many of these systems are often overlooked during standard maintenance and upgrade cycles and become antiquated assets. This not only leads to risk though an increased potential of unplanned downtime, but also to a decrease in operational efficiency. This issue arises through the use of outdated technologies resulting in non-optimal performance characteristics, potential hardware or software incompatibility and ultimately increased cost. JMP specializes in modernization and migration of all makes of control system including those related to motion. We ensure a smooth transition with minimal process downtime through attention to phased commissioning, extensive cutover planning, and carefully developed risk mitigation plans.\nWhat we say, we do. Everytime. All the time.\nOur standardized solutions are anything but off the shelf or generic. Instead, they are repeatable, core competence-based systems that we have a reputation of service and quality for across verticals and throughout North America. These solutions are all uniquely JMP, which means that they are uniquely you; collaboratively developed with you, our customer. Standardization simply allows us to provide you with a proven and reliable core system; on time and on budget while providing enough customization to meet your exact specifications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6730993986129761}
+{"content": "Dot Peen Marking Machine Market: Introduction\nDot peen marking machines are used to automate direct part making process, to ensure 100%-part reliability. Dot peen marking machines are also known as pin marking technology. They provide accurate and fast marks without having to exert much force on the surface on which the mark has to be made.\nDot peen marking machines find an extensive application in many industrial applications, like aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, manufacturing, metal fabrication, steel production amongst many others, where there is a need to provide permanent alphanumerical details on products to specify batch number, brand name and other details of the sort. Engravings like these, help in inventory management of products, identification and security.\nGET A CUSTOMIZED SCOPE TO MATCH YOUR NEED ASK AN EXPERT – https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/ask-an-expert/31952\nDot peen marking machines are electronically or pneumatically operated marking pins to mark a series of minute, and closely spaced dots to form curved or straight lines. 2D matrix, logos, texts, barcodes and other design codes can be marked in any orientation or size depending on the end-user application. Due to these characteristics and the growing trend of automating manufacturing processes, dot peen marking machines are anticipated to witness robust growth in the near future.\nDot Peen Marking Machine Market: Market Dynamics\nGrowing cost of laser marking technologies is one of the primary reasons end users are increasingly adopting dot peen marking machines, due to their low lifecycle cost and comparatively easier operation. Dot peen marking machines are robust and reliable due to their steel/iron build of column and base which increases their service life and minimizes their cost of maintenance.\nIntensifying adoption of new technologies in manufacturing industries for automation of production lines is anticipated to drive the demand for dot peen marking machines. Dot peen marking machines are simple and user friendly incorporating the usage of powerful and integrated software which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications where manual etching and marking cannot be done.\nAlthough dot peen marking machines are preferred over laser marking, they are known to produce deeper marks than required, which is a restricting factor for product adoption in a number of industries. Dot peen marking machines when compared to laser marking machines are slower about 3-4 seconds. On a larger scale a time delay on each product could collectively create a significant impact on the output ability. Hence, in high-volume production industries, dot peen marking machines may be overlooked for laser marking machines for increased productivity.\nImpact of COVID-19 on Dot Peen Marking Machine market\nCOVID pandemic has created disruptions in manufacturing and supply chain activities all around the world. The months long shutdowns in a number of affected countries has resulted in a significant drop in manufacturing activity affecting the production output and revenue streams of a large number of industries. With mounting pressure on individual corporations to cut back production and maintenance costs, the demand for dot peen marking machines is anticipated to be severely affected in the short term.\nMarket Research Methodology – Perfected through Years of Diligence\nA key factor for our unrivaled market research accuracy is our expert- and data-driven research methodologies. We combine an eclectic mix of experience, analytics, machine learning, and data science to develop research methodologies that result in a multi-dimensional, yet realistic analysis of a market.\nFOR ENTIRE LIST OF MARKET PLAYERS, REQUEST FOR TOC HERE – https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/toc/31952 Dot Peen Marking Machine Market: Segmentation\nType Part Surface Sales Channel Operation Dot Peen Marking Machine Market: Regional Outlook\nDot peen marking machines demand is expected to be primarily driven China in East Asia and by India and ASEAN countries in Asia Pacific. The flourishing automobile production, electronics and semiconductors and other manufacturing industries is anticipated to drive the demand in the region.\nNorth America and Europe are anticipated to hold a prominent share in the dot peen marking machine market but expected to grow at a rather slow pace due to the maturity in a number of end use industry growth in these regions. The growth of construction industry and growing investments in the manufacturing and industry in Latin America, Middle East and Africa region is another factor which can pave way for demand surge in the dot peen marking machine market.\nGAIN COMPLETE ACCESS TO THE REPORT – https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/checkout/31952 Dot Peen Marking Machine Market: Key Participants\nSome of the key players in dot peen marking machine market across the value chain are as below:\nGravotech Group PRYOR SIC Östling Marking Systems Markator Pannier Corporation Jeil Mtech Telesis Stling Marking Systems Nichol Industries Durable Technologies Technomark Tianheng About us:\nPersistence Market Research is here to provide companies a one-stop solution with regards to bettering customer experience. It does engage in gathering appropriate feedback after getting through personalized customer interactions for adding value to customers’ experience by acting as the “missing” link between “customer relationships” and “business outcomes’. The best possible returns are assured therein.\nContact us: Persistence Market Research\nAddress – 305 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York City,\nNY 10007 United States\nU.S. Ph. – +1-646-568-7751\nUSA-Canada Toll-free – +1 800-961-0353", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8300639390945435}
+{"content": "Photo credit: Pressmaster/Shutterstock\nCertified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) recently announced findings from a survey of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals indicating that they are overwhelmingly satisfied with their career choice as a financial planner, and that the CFP® certification has a positive impact on their career.\nThese are just two of the main findings from\nThe Survey of CFP® Professionals, which is conducted every two years to ascertain the views of CFP® professionals about their careers, CFP Board and the financial planning profession. The 2021 survey conducted by Fondulas Strategic Research found that:\n93% are strongly satisfied with career choice in financial planning, compared to 93% in 2019 and 92% in 2017.\n93% are strongly satisfied with their decision to pursue CFP® certification, compared to 92% in 2019 and 91% in 2017.\n93% would recommend the CFP® certification to other financial professionals, compared to 89% in 2019 and 91% in 2017.\n87% agree that CFP® professionals have a \"competitive edge\" over financial planners who do not hold the credential, compared to 83% in 2019 and 2017.\n82% agree that becoming a CFP® professional has directly contributed to their success as a personal financial planner, compared to 78% in 2019 and 77% in 2017.\n81% agree that the value of CFP® certification justifies the costs of renewing the credential, compared to 77% in 2019 and 76% in 2017.\n“CFP® professionals have consistently reiterated two very important and encouraging trends: that they are overwhelmingly satisfied with their career choice in financial planning and their CFP® certification,” said CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller, CAE. “These results continue to prove that earning CFP® certification is the most important step you can take to accelerate your career and help your clients achieve their financial dreams.”\nEFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC\nThe survey found that CFP® professionals’ services are in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, 50% report that inquiries from prospective clients increased as the pandemic evolved — significantly higher than the 34% reported in an April 2020 survey CFP Board conducted early in the pandemic. Additionally:\nTo address client concerns, 58% of CFP® professionals boosted the frequency of client contacts during the pandemic, with 71% reaching out to their clients 3x or more.\nThe challenges facing financial advisors have evolved during the pandemic. In the survey, CFP® professionals report that their top 3 challenges include:\nVirtual meetings (21%), which ranked as the fourth challenge in 2020 at 11%.\nWorking remotely (13%), which ranked as the seventh challenge in 2020 at 9%.\nNew client acquisition (12%) remained as the third challenge in 2020 at 13%.\nThe two top challenges in 2020 were reported by significantly fewer respondents in 2021. “Maintaining communication with clients and prospects,” which was ranked first in 2020 with 18%, ranked last in 2021 (3%). The “emotional factor,” which was ranked second in 2020 with 17%, ranked fourth in 2021 with 6%.\nCFP® PROFESSIONALS VOLUNTEER AND PROVIDE PRO BONO PLANNING, EVEN DURING A PANDEMIC\nRegardless of the challenges, CFP® professionals continue to give back to their communities through volunteer activities during the pandemic. For example, nearly three in four CFP® professionals surveyed (74%) report engaging in volunteer activities during the past year. The survey found that:\nThe three top volunteer activities CFP® professionals continued during the pandemic include:\nOffering advice on different ways people can donate money or time to charitable organizations (46%),\nServing on a board or as an advisor for a charitable organization (37%), and\nEstablishing or helping people organize a fundraiser for people or groups in need (27%).\nPro bono financial planning remains a popular activity for a majority of CFP® professionals, as 76% agree that it is important that CFP® professionals provide pro bono services to people in need.\nThe number of CFP® professionals engaged in pro bono financial planning dipped slightly during the pandemic, with 62% of CFP® professionals reporting providing pro bono financial planning during the pandemic in 2021, compared to 65% in 2019.\nAdded Keller: “This past year has proven that CFP® professionals can be understanding, flexible and resilient in their mission to help clients — even when they are faced with an unprecedented pandemic. We are proud to see that CFP® professionals go out of their way to help people in need and give back to the communities in which they serve.”\nSURVEY METHODOLOGY\nConducted by Fondulas Research, this survey uses the repeated methodology from surveys in 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2013. A random sample of CFP® professionals were selected and surveyed by phone between April and June 2021, which produced 950 completed surveys. The sampling error is +/- 3.2 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5004866123199463}
+{"content": "Objective:\nWe investigated which trimester of exposure to PM\n2.5 and its components was associated with birth and placental weight, and the fetoplacental weight ratio. Methods:\nThe study included 63,990 women who delivered singleton term births within 23 Tokyo wards between 2013 and 2015. Each day, we collected fine particles on a filter, and analyzed their chemical constituents, including carbons and ions. Trimester-specific exposure to each pollutant was estimated based on the average daily concentrations.\nResults:\nOver the third trimester, sulfate exposure tended to be inversely associated with birth weight, and decreased placental weight (difference for highest vs lowest quintile groups = −6.7 g, 95% confidence interval = −12.5 to −0.9). For fetoplacental weight ratio, there was no relationship.\nConclusions:\nSulfate exposure over the third trimester may reduce birth weight, particularly placental weight.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9821023941040039}
+{"content": "Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are often told that conception might be a challenge in the future. Indeed, PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility, affecting about one in five women in the UK. Thankfully, you can explore many fertility treatments if you have PCOS, although these treatment options have their unique risks. Here is some insight to help you in understanding the problems involved with PCOS and fertility treatment.\nClomiphene Citrate (Clomid) Treatment Risks\nClomid is typically the first line of treatment recommended to boost fertility in women with PCOS whose infertility is due to ovulation problems. Clomid is used early on in the menstrual cycle to increase the chances of the ovary releasing an egg, enabling this egg to undergo natural fertilisation. However, one of the most widespread problems that arise from using Clomid to treat PCOS is the increased risks of multiple births since Clomid use results in the release of numerous eggs. Additionally, there is a slightly increased risk of ovarian cancer from long-term Clomid use, so many experts recommend using it in the short term only. Finally, Clomid affects how your body perceives estrogen, so it can impact your mood and lead to mood swings.\nMetformin Treatment Risks\nMetformin effectively addresses infertility in women with PCOS who do not ovulate and have no other reasons for infertility. It improves insulin’s function in the body, may reduce androgen production in the ovaries, and boost ovary function and ovulation rates. However, Metformin use can lead to transient gastrointestinal side effects like vomiting, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal bloating. This reality is because Metformin increases glucose uptake, lactate production, and the bile acid pool within your intestine, altering your gut microbiome.\nGonadotrophins Treatment Risks\nGonadotrophins are natural hormones the body produces to regulate ovulation. However, these hormones can be used to medically treat infertility in women who have experienced no success with Metformin, Clomid, and other treatments. Multiple gestations is a typical problem that arises from using gonadotrophins to treat PCOS. Gonadotrophins stimulate the release of multiple eggs so that this ovarian stimulation can result in multiple pregnancies. There is reportedly a 20%-25% occurrence of twins and a 5% occurrence of triplets in all gonadotrophin pregnancies. Furthermore, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is an exaggerated response that can occur with gonadotrophin treatment. This phenomenon arises due to overstimulation of the ovaries to produce more eggs than usual, resulting in nausea, diarrhoea, and chest pain.\nAssisted Reproductive Technology Risks\nAssisted reproductive technology is an excellent solution for women who fail to conceive naturally or use lifestyle treatments or medications to boost their fertility. In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of the most common treatments that a fertility specialist would recommend to address infertility. However, the procedure is costly and demanding and may be less effective in older women with unhealthy weights. Also, IVF may result in preeclampsia since women who undergo IVF do so under a cycle involving suppression of reproductive hormones, ultimately preventing the cells that maintain and help the body adjust to pregnancy from developing. Additionally, women undergoing IVF treatment may lack relaxin, the hormone that helps relax blood vessels, leading to preeclampsia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9535115361213684}
+{"content": "Sat 18-09-2021 18:35 PM\nDUBAI, 18th September, 2021 (WAM) -- The seventh World Green Economy Summit (WGES), being held on 6th and 7th October, 2021, at Expo 2020 Dubai, is set to tackle some of the critical sustainable development pillars, one of which is global food security and its role in green growth.\nThe Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) are organising this international event. The 2021 WGES will be held simultaneously with the 23rd Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show, which DEWA organises from 5th to 7th October, 2021.\nDuring the summit, attendees will discuss solutions, resources and research required to address the pressing global food security challenges and threats. They will examine and propose proactive measures to enhance stakeholder resilience and preparedness for any future changes. These discussion areas have become more relevant than ever today due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of food security in achieving people’s prosperity, ensuring the continued operation of the vital sectors, and meeting development requirements across fields.\nFood security will remain one of the top priorities of governments after the pandemic. WGES will look into ways to advance the food and agricultural technology sectors to fulfil the circular or green economy requirements and promote the sustainable use of natural resources, particularly water, during production processes. Several pioneering and leading food security initiatives have been launched worldwide to combat different challenges. One of these is the Dubai Food Tech Valley, a significant programme launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to leverage genetic engineering in agriculture along with hydroponics and vertical farming, to ensure food security for residents.\n\"The upcoming WGES will discuss how to promote food technology, strengthen the food value chains and capitalise on advanced technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. High-profile local and international guests, including heads of state and leading experts and specialists, will be part of the event. It strengthens the UAE’s role in coming up with global sustainable solutions to improve people's lives worldwide. This will cement the UAE’s prestigious position as a leading global food security hub based on innovation and knowledge. WGES supports the UAE’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, including the ‘Zero Hunger’ goal, as well as the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 launched in 2018 to develop an integrated and empowering national sustainable food production system,\" said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai, and Chairman of WGES.\n\"Food security is a key strategic pillar to drive sustainable development and accomplish the ambitious green economy objectives that the UAE has set. Our leadership has long prioritised the food sector, building an advanced infrastructure and embracing the latest technologies to boost local production and ensure its sustainability in light of the UAE’s significant challenges in this regard. Using advanced technologies and innovative solutions to ensure food security is indispensable for the green economy to thrive, which, in turn, is necessary for the entire food value chain in the UAE to flourish,\" said Mariam Almheiri, Minister of State for Food and Water Security.\n\"The World Green Economy Summit 2021 is a pragmatic step that supports our efforts to enhance national food security. We look forward to the summit’s discussions, as well as the recommendations and pragmatic solutions, which we can build on to achieve the objectives of the UAE National Food Security Strategy,\" Almheiri added.\n\"MOCCAE and its partners are committed to enhancing food security and sustainability – a strategic priority of the UAE – through an integrated host of enablers, such as adopting state-of-the-art technologies, scaling up R&D and streamlining cross-border food supply chains and related logistics services,\" said Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.\n\"In line with the forward-looking vision of the UAE’s leadership, the country is advancing its shift to a green economy through developing sustainable solutions for each sector, particularly the food sector that has been under immense pressure globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic,\" he added.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5295463800430298}
+{"content": "TEL AVIV—Data from Israel suggests Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine has become less effective in preventing infection of Covid-19 in recent weeks, although it remains a robust bulwark against serious illness as governments around the world scramble to respond to the rampant spread of a new Delta variant of the coronavirus\nThe findings, which are preliminary and based on a small sample, suggest that after two shots the vaccine was 39% effective at reducing the risk of infection and 40% effective at reducing the risk of symptomatic disease during a period when the Delta variant dominated cases in Israel, according to the country’s Health Ministry. The vaccine was 91% effective at preventing severe illness in the same period between June 20 and July 17, the ministry said.\nThe Home Depot: 15% off Granite Stone products using Home Depot coupon JCPenney: Top JCPenney promo code 2021 - Up to 50% off + extra 30% off sitewide Walmart: Walmart promo code - $10 off all things Halloween American Eagle Outfitters: Get a 25% American Eagle promo code at Tailgate Michaels: 20% off sitewide - Michaels Coupon 2021 Kohl's: 30% off Kohl's coupon for Rewards members", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5947626829147339}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis issue brief highlights the challenges English language learners (ELLs) face in developing literacy proficiency and articulates how afterschool programs can play a central role in providing the supports to help ELL students thrive in school, work, and life.\nThis issue brief identifies four important things to know about the transition to school, and it also mentions the transition that children and families experience to out-of-school programs: (1) transition is a matter of equity; (2) a smooth transition to school makes a difference for children's outcomes; (3) families play an important role in the transition to school; and (4) it's all about re\nThis guidebook provides a definition of access and how to measure access across different types of settings. It also describes indicators of access, how to measure the indicators, and what data sources exist. While it is primarily designed for birth to age 5, the model can be adapted for use in studying access for school-age care.\nThis issue brief provides an overview of the prevalence of mental health issues for children and youth. It explores how schools are often the de facto mental health system for children; therefore, schools could be a first step for afterschool programs wanting partnerships for support on mental health needs.\nThis brief presents a framework that broadens our understanding of how, when, and where youth learn. It recommends ways for how youth development organizations can build partnerships with schools, juvenile justice, foster care, and families to support growth and development. It provides city examples.\nThis issue brief describes the importance and impact of involving families in youth development programs. It presents examples of how programs that are part of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development have used three strategies to engage families: communication, participation, and partnerships.\nThis issue brief provides an overview of social emotional learning (SEL) and character-building opportunities as well as challenges for expanded learning programs. It includes numerous SEL activities and resources on character education at both the program and organizational level. This resource supports resilience.\nThis fact sheet helps families, caregivers, and teachers recognize common reactions of children, by age group, after experiencing a disaster or traumatic events. It offers tips on how to respond in a helpful way and useful resources.\nThis research brief summarizes a study of the impact of a before-school physical activity program. The children have physical activities and receive nutrition information in a program that has expanded to 2,200 schools in 4 states. The research found that as a result of involvement, family perceptions and habits on physical activities and nutrition have shifted.\nThis issue brief provides a concise overview of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) approaches that are specific to afterschool, as well as those designed for use across settings. It provides principles and considerations for adapting school-based SEL programs for OST.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7958183288574219}
+{"content": "there is a section that introduces the topic, then two authors\nwrite about each side of the argument, presenting both sides, and then a conclusion.\nOption 2: Should Laws Prohibiting Marijuana Use Be Relaxed? Article: ShouldMarijuanaLawBeRelaxed.pdf a Questions: 1. Historically, what were the arguments used against marijuana use? Which arguments lacked validity and have not been supported? Which arguments do you consider valid? 2. How much do a drug’s legal status and criminal penalties associated with its possession and use influence whether someone will or will not use a drug? 3. If an easing of the laws resulted in much abuse and physical or psychological problems, how easy would it be to return to a more restrictive marijuana laws? 4. Is marijuana a “gateway drug”? In other words, does early marijuana use increase the chance that someone will move on to using “harder” drugs like cocaine or heroin? What logic or information supports or refutes this classification of marijuana as a “gateway drug”? 5. After reading both positions, which one do you agree with? Why? Which one had a strongly argument using evidence?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7503592371940613}
+{"content": "Services turnover index, in nominal terms and adjusted for calendar and seasonal effects, presented a year-on-year change rate of 0.7% in March, 20.6 percentage points (p.p.) better than the previous month. This strong recovery partially reflects the comparison with March 2020, the first month significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 1st quarter of 2021 registered a decrease of 12.7% compared to the same period in 2020 (-13.4% in the previous quarter).\nThe year-on-year change rates of the indices of employment, wages and salaries and number of hours worked adjusted of calendar effects were -9.0%, -5.9% and -14.6%, respectively (-9.6%, -7.4% and -25.0% in February, by the same order).\nDespite the circumstances determined by the pandemic COVID-19, Statistics Portugal calls for the best collaboration by companies, families and public entities in responding to Statistics Portugal’s data requests. The quality of official statistics, particularly its ability to identify the impacts of the pandemic COVID-19, crucially depends on this collaboration, which Statistics Portugal thanks in advance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992942810058594}
+{"content": "Traditionally, males were disproportionately more likely to commit a crime compared to females. Steffensmeier and Allan (2000) further concur in stating, “gender is the single best predictor of crime: in all know societies and throughout all historical eras, men commit more crime than women” (p. 299). However, over the past few decades, the prevalence of women committing violent crimes has drastically increased (Schwartz, Steffensmeier, and Feldmeyer, 2015). Recent data suggests that females are equally as likely as males to commit a violent crime. In order to determine whether or not females are more likely than their male counterparts to commit a violent crime, gender related trends in violent crimes will be explored.\nIn 1995, the only type of crime that females committed more frequently than males was prostitution (Steffensmeier and Allan, 2000). However, recent statistics detailing the prevalence of gender related crimes suggest that females are more likely to engage in violent crime than males (Schwartz et. al., 2015). Although the gender gap pertaining to violent crime has narrowed, the type of violent crime males and females commit still tends to vary. As addressed by Schwartz et. al., females tend to commit less serious violent crimes when compared to their male counterparts. Furthermore, female violent crime is more likely to occur in a private setting and tends to be aimed at an intimate partner. In contrast, males are considerably more likely to engage in a violent crime that involves serious injuries. Additionally, violent crimes committed by males is more likely to be aimed at friends, acquaintances, or strangers, and occur in a public setting. Although females are engaging in more violent crimes, the type of violent crime committed by females demonstrates strong differences when compared to the type of violent crime committed by males.\nAlthough violent crimes committed by females has increased significantly over the past few decades, some attribute the increased prevalence of female offenders to policy changes and the way crime is measured. As addressed by Schwartz et. al. (2009)\nthese changes include: “(1) elasticity of violence definitions, (2) broadness of UCR violence categories like aggravated or simple assault, and (3) variability in the gender/violence relationship depending on how violence is defined” (p. 457). Schwartz et. al. further argues that these changes have created an atmosphere that is less lenient towards female offenders. However, the way women are perceived in society may also influence the prevalence of female offenders. Females have been historically perceived as weaker than males (Steffensmeier and Allan, 2000). As a result of this perception, women engaging in certain acts may not have been arrested for their crime. In other cases, the charge given to the female offender may have been lesser than the charges given to male offenders. Yet as time has elapsed, females have been ascribed similar roles and responsibilities when compared to their male counterparts. The increased acceptability of females carrying similar roles and responsibilities as males has left it increasingly likely that females will be held responsible for acts that were once primarily ascribed to males, such as violent crime.\nIn further reviewing why female violent crime has increased, Schwartz et. al. (2009) argues that many police departments have developed policies that hold both the male and female responsible. For example, if an occurrence of domestic violence occurs in the household, the police officer may choose to arrest the male and female. This is especially true if it appears as though both the male and female engaged in acts of violence against each other. According to Schwartz et. al. the purpose of this strategy is to reduce the police department’s liability if another incident occurs. From this standpoint, it could be argued that if the police arrest only the man or only the woman and another incident occurs within a short period, the police department could be held liable for failing to protect the victim.\nAlthough police departments are holding both males and females accountable for their actions, there has been an increased level of manipulation regarding situations involving domestic violence. Specifically, Schwartz et. al. (2009) addresses the male manipulation of the system in noting, males tend to call “911 first to proactively define the situation, self-inflicting wounds so the woman is viewed as dangerous, and capitalizing on their outward calm once police arrive” (p. 500). The implementation of these strategies would suggest that the male is making the female appear to be more violent or dangerous to police officers as a way of ensuring she is taken into custody.\nIn reviewing other types of violent crimes that do not involve intimate partner violence or domestic related crimes, Schwartz et. al. (2009) sought to explore the prevalence of robberies and homicides based on the gender of the offender. As addressed by Steffensmeier and Allan (2000) historically, females have been significantly les likely to commit “masculine crimes like robbery and burglary (about 8 percent each for female offenders)” (p. 303). In analyzing recent data, Schwartz et. al. found that females were significantly less likely to engage in these forms of violent crimes than males. The results of this analysis would suggest that females are more likely to engage in intimate partner violence or domestic related acts of violent crimes but significantly less likely to engage in other types of violent crimes.\nThroughout history, males have been more likely to commit crime than females. However, in the present, females are committing more acts of violent crime than ever before. Despite this recent increase, females are more prone to engage in violent crime against a partner or individual living within her household. In contrast, males are still more likely to target strangers or friends in a public place. Schwartz et. al. (2009) further concluded that females are significantly less likely than males to engage in certain types of violent crimes such as robberies or homicides. Although there is an evident increase in women committing violent crimes, this increase appears to primarily be evident in domestic related acts of violent and relatively absent from other types of violent crime.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9122849702835083}
+{"content": "This study, commissioned by the UNEP/CMS Secretariat, aims to identify how climate change is likely to affect individual migratory species, and the degree of threat that they face.\nThis paper discuss the profound effects of climate change on oceanic fish habitats, food webs, the fish stocks they support and, as a consequence, the productivity of fisheries", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9687498807907104}
+{"content": "In contrast to moderate physical activity, prolonged and intensive exertion causes numerous changes in immunity that reflect physiologic stress and suppression, and an increased risk of upper respiratory tract infection. Enzymes in immune cells require the presence of micronutrients, leading to attempts by investigators to alter changes in immunity following heavy exertion through use of nutritional supplements, primarily zinc, dietary fat, vitamin C and other antioxidants, glutamine, and carbohydrate. Except for carbohydrate supplementation, none of these nutrients has emerged as an effective countermeasure to exercise-induced immunosuppression. Data from several studies of endurance athletes suggest that carbohydrate compared to placebo ingestion is associated with an attenuated cortisol, growth hormone, and epinephrine response to heavy exertion, fewer perturbations in blood immune cell counts, lower granulocyte and monocyte phagocytosis and oxidative burst activity, and a diminished pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine response. Overall, the hormonal and immune responses to carbohydrate compared to placebo ingestion during intensive exercise suggest that physiologic stress and inflammation are diminished, although clinical significance awaits further research.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6595224142074585}
+{"content": "Simon task M/EEG data Date of Archiving2020 Archive\nRadboud Data Repository\nPublication type\nDataset\nAccess level\nOpen access\nDisplay more detailsDisplay less details\nOrganization\nNeuroinformatics\nCognitive Neuroscience\nAudience(s)\nLife sciences\nLanguages used\nEnglish\nKey wordstheta; EEG; MEG Abstract\nTheta-band (~6 Hz) rhythmic activity within and over the medial prefrontal cortex (“midfrontal theta”) has been identified as a distinctive signature of “response conflict,” the competition between multiple actions when only one action is goal-relevant. Midfrontal theta is traditionally conceptualized and analyzed under the assumption that it is a unitary signature of conflict that can be uniquely identified at one electrode (typically FCz). Here we recorded simultaneous MEG and EEG (total of 328 sensors) in nine human subjects (7 female) and applied a feature-guided multivariate source-separation decomposition to determine whether conflict-related midfrontal theta is a unitary or multidimensional feature of the data. For each subject, a generalized eigendecomposition (GED) yielded spatial filters (components) that maximized the ratio between theta and broadband activity. Components were retained based on significance thresholding and midfrontal EEG topography. All of the subjects individually exhibited multiple (mean 5.89, SD 2.47) midfrontal components that contributed to sensor-level midfrontal theta power during the task. Component signals were temporally uncorrelated and asynchronous, suggesting that each midfrontal theta component was unique. Our findings call into question the dominant notion that midfrontal theta represents a unitary process. Instead, we suggest that midfrontal theta spans a multidimensional space, indicating multiple origins, but can manifest as a single feature at the sensor level due to signal mixing.Analysis code accompanying this publication/dataset will be made available at https://github.com/marrit-git/MEEG-multiple-theta-sources.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8821211457252502}
+{"content": "Room: AAPM ePoster Library\nPurpose: Locoregional recurrences occur in 15-50% of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients who receive primary radiation therapy, and salvage surgery is not always feasible. Highly conformal stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has shown promising outcomes for unresectable localized recurrent HNC (rHNC), but the maximum deliverable tumor dose is limited by toxicity to the surrounding, previously irradiated tissues. It is well known that incorporating highly non-coplanar beam angles can improve dose conformality, and recently available commercial software has made automated non-coplanar VMAT (anVMAT) planning and delivery clinically feasible. This study explores the ability of this new planning technique to escalate the tumor dose in rHNC SBRT plans while minimizing toxicity to adjacent organs-at-risk (OARs).\nMethods: Ten rHNC patients from our clinic were selected who were re-irradiated with SBRT to 40 Gy in 5 fractions with mostly partial coplanar arcs. New plans were created using the anVMAT technique to escalate the target dose to 55 Gy while achieving similar or lower OAR doses. Maximum dose constraints were placed on the larynx (=20 Gy), spinal cord (=8 Gy), mandible (=20 Gy), brainstem (=8 Gy), and skin (=36 Gy), while also matching the clinical dose to any other OARs.\nResults: anVMAT, using 4 partial non-coplanar arcs for each plan, achieved significant average increases in mean GTV and PTV doses of 14 Gy (34%) and 13 Gy (32%), respectively. Clinically equivalent OAR doses were also achieved, and any OAR doses exceeding constraints were matched or reduced in the anVMAT plans, with 8/10 anVMAT plans meeting the 8 Gy spinal cord constraint compared to 5/10 clinical plans.\nConclusion: Automated non-coplanar VMAT planning enables significant dose escalation for HNC SBRT plans while achieving similar OAR doses, potentially improving the local control and overall survival rates for rHNC patients while limiting the risk of treatment-related toxicity. Funding Support, Disclosures, and Conflict of Interest: This work is supported in part by Varian Medical Systems through our prospective clinical study (NCT03892720).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6318956017494202}
+{"content": "Geometrical structures\nWhile idealized point particles, which have zero spatial extension, may often self-assemble to form ordered crystalline structures, those that attempt to self-assemble in one or more dimensions may not fit well next to one another - resulting in frustration. Such frustration may be the culprit for undesired filamentation, or anomalous growth, in protein assemblies, which occurs in a variety of conditions like sickle-cell disease and Alzheimer’s disease.\nDr. Efi Efrati, from the Department of Physics of Complex Systems, and his research team have been seeking to classify and quantify geometric frustration in the most general framework. Recently, they were successful in setting the proper conditions for two-dimensional liquid crystals, where the constituents’ geometry determined their relative orientation rather than position. The researchers mapped out all possible and impossible local geometries, and demonstrated strategies for optimal solutions for frustrated assemblies.\nWith a firm grasp on this geometry in two dimensions, Dr. Efrati and his team have begun exploring frustration in three dimensions—an understanding that is expected to be relevant to a myriad of self-assembling biological systems. One such biological structure is that of hemoglobin fibers that form in sickle-cell anemia. These structures form through the aggregation of the relatively large hemoglobin molecules, which are normally water soluble, into chiral fibers of a limited diameter and a high aspect ratio. This biological connection provides scientists with the motivation necessary to study frustrated assemblies, offering a naturally occurring path to elucidate a complex phenomenon.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9620393514633179}
+{"content": "Aug 5, 2021\nDigital transformations are having wide-ranging and profound impacts within life sciences, creating both opportunities and challenges. One of those challenges is adopting new software systems to drive the transformations. A team from Novartis Institutes of BioMedical Research (NIBR) recognised the need to ensure a good user experience for their in vivo study support groups. The NIBR team, partnered with technology provider, RockStep Solutions (RSS), to tackle the challenge. In this article, the authors present a case study illustrating a successful collaboration that created software to support complex in vivo workflows. Furthermore, they describe the repeatable 4P process they developed to help pharmaceutical companies and vendors replicate this success.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9762542843818665}
+{"content": "The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science is offering a Ferrous Physical Metallurgy (FPM) concentration to students in the materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and engineering physics programs. Twelve units are required to complete the concentration. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required for students to participate and students must obtain a GPA of at least 2.5 for the courses taken.\nBackground\nThe need for an area of concentration in ferrous physical metallurgy is a response to the changes incurred by the steel industry around the world. The most pressing future challenge to the steel industry is the impending absence of expertise in ferrous physical metallurgy. An estimated 1,000+ engineers with knowledge in steels will be needed in the North American Steel Industry over the upcoming years. This concentration represents a significant opportunity to educate and prepare future engineers.\nTo meet these and other future challenges, the industry needs to employ resources who possess an education, training, and knowledge in physical metallurgy with special emphasis in ferrous physical metallurgy. The goal of this concentration is to provide a strong educational and training program focused on the use of physical metallurgy, advanced alloy design philosophies, and modern thermo mechanical processing strategies for the enhanced design and manufacture of high-performance steels.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6722677946090698}
+{"content": "Dance is an art we often look at to understand and connect with one another. To the visually impaired, however, connecting with someone’s dance is hard without sight. How might we redesign the way we experience a dance?\nKinetic Soul is a platform which enables the visually impaired to experience dance via kinetic feedback. Using a computer vision based system, a dancer’s movement is tracked, translated and conveyed through kinetic pins felt by the palms. This platform conveys a dance through 32 dynamic pins. The kinetic feedback on one’s palms is 3D in nature, making it clearly perceivable through touch.\nThe platform communicates in two languages—L01 and L02, each serving a different purpose. L01 conveys the flow of dance while L02 communicates details of the deconstructed dance. With either languages, one can experience a dance in real-time, or relive one through a pre-recorded video, where they can pause and slow down their experience to appreciate\nIt took me about 8 months so far from the very birth of this idea, to developing Kinetic Soul 1.0, the very first working prototype. During these 8 months, Kinetic soul was developed through these 3 main modes of inquiry-theoretical, prototyping and human-centred.\nTheoretical\nThe project was inspired by a few key findings discussed by other researchers.\nBased on the current dance scene for the visually impaired (dance workshops), I found opportunities in making the dance experience less intrusive and more accessible remotely.\nDance being subjective in nature, how do we define and break down dance? I referred to Laban Movement Analysis, a method for structuring and interpreting human movement. It is broken down into four main categories, body, effort, shape and space, which is essentially, what, how and where it is moving.\nFrom here, how do I then deconstruct dance into structured parameters?\nI referred to a research by Paul Bach-y-Rita on neuroplasticity, where it is shown that the brain is far more flexible than we think. Specific to the visually impaired, they can be taught to see using touch. There is a “tactile television” where images captured are projected onto the skin using haptic actuators, and studies have shown that these images were perceivable by the visually impaired. This supported my idea of having visual information of deconstructed movement be perceived through haptics.\nPrototyping\nAnother key approach would be prototyping, which consists of both software and physical haptic prototypes.\nI found a computer vision based system, posenet, which detects human figures in a video input and estimates where key body joints are. I explored how we could make sense of the key body joints to convey deconstructed movement. For example, we can make use of relations between points to determine the distance between the points, the range of motion, its speed as well as direction.\nI explored the use of vibrations, one to be felt by the palms and the other to be felt through different parts of the body such as the arm.\nWhile exploring kinetic feedback of 3D forms as well, I realised the difference in the perception between the two. For 3D kinetic feedback, the visually impaired are able to perceive in a clearer and more definite manner through touch. Whereas, for vibrations, it is hard for them to perceive their locations within the same physical interface.\nHuman-centred\nI also took on a human-centred approach, where I connected with a few visually impaired people to understand them and their take on dance better.\nAs I build my prototypes, I checked in with my target audience through workshops to gather their feedback.\nThey shared that they felt more comfortable and familiar with such a touch experience like this, which has some similarities to Braille reading.\nWe had discussions on how dance should be communicated, and they each had their preferences. I decided on having two languages available through this platform, language one communicating the flow of dance, and language two, the deconstructed details of dance. After a few discussions and testings, these are the two main different ways they would like to experience dance.\nLanguage one, which they felt that they did not have to process too much information, and are able to get the overall feel of the dance. Whereas for language two, it is more structured, and informed them of more details of the dance, which a few of them appreciated better. To cater to different purposes and preferences of my target audience, I decided to develop my platform to accommodate both languages. Language one can be used to render a dance in real time, while language two can be used like subtitles for one to rewatch and understand the details of a dance, including being able to replay or even slow down a segment of a dance performance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9014794230461121}
+{"content": "Immune Blend provides immune support in a pleasant-tasting liquid. Research suggests that certain herbs, mushrooms, and other natural compounds have the ability to support normal immune functions such as natural killer (NK) cell activity, cytokine synthesis, and the T-cell and B-cell mediated responses. Ingredients such as elderberry, shiitake, and wild cherry bark are known for their beneficial effects for maintaining a healthy immune system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9979854822158813}
+{"content": "Room: AAPM ePoster Library\nPurpose: The X-Rad 320 biological irradiator is a cabinet irradiator used for delivering whole-body doses to mice. Dose rate estimates for various setups inside the X-Rad 320 do not consider corrections based on the size of the mouse. This work aims to use 3D-printed mouse-like phantoms to determine the effect of mouse size on dose delivered to adult mice from an X-Rad 320 irradiator.\nMethods: Five mouse-like phantoms were 3D-printed with varying volumes characteristic of the range of sizes of adult mice. Three thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) microcubes were placed inside each phantom using 3D-printed holders and were used to measure dose from an X-Rad 320 biological irradiator. The dose from the three TLDs was averaged, and the irradiations were performed five times for each phantom. The tube potential was 320 kVp, and the time-current product was 812.5 mAs for each irradiation, which are typical parameters used in conventional radiobiological experiments involving mice. The phantoms were placed on a polycarbonate slab to provide consistent backscatter conditions. The slab surface was 50 cm from the source and the field size was 20 x 20 cm² at the slab surface. The central TLD was along the central axis of the beam. Output factors (OFs) were calculated for each phantom normalized to the dose delivered to the phantom of central volume.\nResults: The OFs ranged from 0.987 to 1.000 among the five phantoms ranging from 22 cc to 34 cc. Each OF was within the relative standard uncertainty of the measurements of unity.\nConclusion: This work indicates that the relative dose delivered to the abdomen of the mouse-like phantom is close to unity across the range of mouse sizes investigated in this study. This is encouraging for radiobiologists who wish to compare results from different mouse sizes for various studies involving the X-Rad 320.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5704944729804993}
+{"content": "HIV/AIDS AND PRIMARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IN TANZANIA / доклад на 25 конференции IAAE, Reshaping Agriculture’s Contribution to Society, International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa, 16-23 August 2003\nОпубликовано на портале: 30-11-2003\n2003\nWe examine the performance of the primary school education system in Tanzania over the 1990s - a decade characterized by substantial AIDS deaths. Given the relatively robust correlation between educational attainment and productivity established in the literature in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, human capital accumulation through education forms a major component of development strategy. At the same time, AIDS poses clear threats to the goal of human capital accumulation through education. To assess performance of the primary school system, we estimate non-stationary education transition matrices using a minimum cross entropy approach at the national, sub-national, and regional levels for girls, boys, and all students. Results indicate a deterioration in primary school performance using enrollments in grade 7, the final year of primary school, as a metric. This deterioration in performance occurred despite increased real resource allocations to the public education system and positive, if only tepid, overall economic growth trends. We conclude that the HIV/AIDS pandemic has quite likely slowed human capital accumulation in Tanzania.\nКлючевые слова\nСм. также:\nModernisation in agriculture: what makes a farmer adopt an innovation? /доклад на 10 конгрессе ЕААЕ, Exploring Diversity in the European Agri-Food System, Zaragoza, Spain, 28-31 August 2002\n[Книга]\n[Интернет-ресурс]\nЭкономические исследования. 2011. № 5.\n[Статья]\nNBER Working Paper Series. 2000.\n[Статья]\nIZA Discussion Papers. 2004. No. 1224.\n[Статья]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7420411109924316}
+{"content": "Epilepsy is common in children, and about one-third of children do not have acceptable seizure control despite treatment with initial anti-seizure medications. This session will review multiple treatment options for children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. Such treatments can eliminate or substantially reduce seizures, reduce medication side-effects, optimize neurobehavioral function, and improve long-term outcomes. The treatments include newer anti-seizure medications, surgical procedures (resection, disconnection, and neuromodulation such as VNS, RNS, DBS), dietary treatment, and targeted management of specific genetic etiologies. Clinicians from CHOP’s Pediatric Epilepsy Program will provide summaries of each management approach including indications, our family-centered and inter-disciplinary approach to use, and outcomes.\nLearning Objectives: Summarize the treatments available to manage treatment-resistant epilepsy in children Review the appropriate role and expected outcomes of pediatric epilepsy surgery Describe how each advanced treatment can be selected and tailored to specific patients Speakers: Sudha K. Kessler, MD, MSCE Benjamin C. Kennedy, MD Marissa P. DiGiovine, MD Christina Bergqvist, MD Ingo Helbig, MD\nThis seminar focuses on neurology and was delivered at a virtual event titled, “Managing Treatment Resistant Epilepsy,” on May 26, 2021.\nAdditional CHOP Resources: Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) Pediatric Epilepsy Program Upcoming Healthcare Professionals Events Content Disclaimer\nBy starting this module, you agree to our Content Disclaimer and Terms of Service.\nIf this is your first time attempting to login to the new website with an existing account, you will first need to reset your password before logging in.Lost Your Password?\nError: Please check your confirmed email address.\n**By selecting “Yes”, you consent to receive information from CHOP. Once you have decided to receive such communications, you may later decide to stop receiving these communications. If you want to stop receiving these communications, you may send an email message to chopopensupport@chop.edu.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9345368146896362}
+{"content": "As new commercial models come to the fore, research publishers are realizing the importance of integrated data and insights. However, data present in multiple systems with different levels of quality pose challenges. An overall end-to-end system can be expensive. Straive’s data expertise can step in to offer solutions that are efficient and effective. Some of them include:\nOur solutioning team is eager to know about your challenge and how we can help.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7490950226783752}
+{"content": "A new Juniper Research study has found that MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) will displace over 2.2 billion private car journeys by 2025; rising from 471 million in 2021.\nThe concept of MaaS involves the provision of multimodal end-to-end travel services through a single platform by which users can determine the best route and price according to real-time traffic conditions and demand.\nThe research identified government investment in public transport and public-led partnerships between MaaS vendors and transport operators as key to incentivising adoption by consumers over the next four years. However, it cautioned that the need for mobile devices and Internet connectivity will limit adoption to developed regions. As a result, it predicted that over 70% of these displaced journeys will occur in Europe and the Far East by 2025.\nThe new report anticipated that, as the pandemic wanes, MaaS solution providers should view the increasing demand for travel as an opportunity to disrupt established transport provision ecosystems by demonstrating the cost-effectiveness and efficiencies of their platforms.\nResearch author Adam Wears explained: ‘As travel returns to normal, solutions providers must look to maximise the benefits of their services, by offering as many transport modalities as possible through their platforms. Therefore, signing partnerships to maximise the value of their MaaS offering must be considered the highest priority.’\nSignificant Environmental Benefits\nBy displacing a high volume of car journeys, MaaS will also generate a saving of CO2 emissions worth 14 million metric tons in 2025; rising from 3 million metric tons in 2021. However, the report predicted that increasing electrification of private taxis and buses is essential to realise this growth in carbon emission reductions over the next 4 years. To achieve this, it urged increasing investment into electrification technologies from governmental bodies, to accelerate adoption amongst public transport operators to benefit from lower emission-vehicles sooner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9750043153762817}
+{"content": "It’s every car enthusiast’s dream to participate in a barnfind. We fantasize about discovering a rare, original, and highly sought-after classic car that had been stowed away in a barn, garage, or yard for decades, preserved like a time capsule from the past. Unfortunately, the reality is that these barnfinds are still old cars. They've been sitting in the same spot without use or maintenance, often for decades. So, if you come across one of these vehicles, how should you examine, repair, and restore it?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9935722351074219}
+{"content": "Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano airports will all be concessioned by August, according to the Federal Government.\nHadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation, stated in Lagos that the final phase of concession preparations will be completed between this month and July.\nIn a related development, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has purchased two new automated mobile control towers that will serve as backups in both Lagos and Abuja airports.\nSince 2016, the Federal Government has been eager to concede all 22 federal airports, beginning with the big four in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano, for them to operate efficiently and profitably. Despite the government’s assurances that workers would remain relevant in the new arrangement, unions have been staunchly opposed to a concession.\nThe main concern of the workers, who are represented by the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), and the National Union of Pensioners (NUP), is what will happen to them when the airports are privatized.\nSimilarly, they questioned the rationale for conceding viable airports that benefited from the 2013 loan agreement between Nigeria and China. The unions have asked for more information about the $500 million credit for the four terminals, particularly the additional plans to concession them.\nSirika assured attendees at the Airport Business Summit and Expo yesterday that there would be no job losses during the concession period, but rather an opportunity to engage more hands in the system.\nHe stated that there was no need to sell the people’s assets, but rather to concede them in such a way that they would be operated to generate more revenue.\nREAD ALSO: UAE Places Another Ban On Nigerian Flights\nHe stated that the proposal would be presented to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval in February 2022.\nHe also stated that all concession agreements were included in the outlined proposal and that they were in the best interests of the people.\nSirika explained that the proposal, which began in 2015, will be advertised this month for bidders to express interest, after which qualified companies will be invited for profiling, and that the process will be completed in August.\nHe added that evaluated companies would be asked to submit a proposal for engagement, even as he assured labour of dialogue to ensure that every concession issue was addressed and that no single worker would be laid off.\nHe promised that all ongoing concessions would be allowed to run their course before being reviewed. In response to the current traffic congestion between the domestic and international airports, Sirika stated that an agreement had been reached between the Lagos state government and the ministry to build light rail from the Ikeja terminal through the local airports to the international airport.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.993839681148529}
+{"content": "Pune, India, May 2019, MRFR Press Release/- Market Research Future has Published a Half-Cooked Research Report on the Global Construction Lubricants Market. Market Summary\nThe global demand for construction lubricants stood at USD 13 billion in 2018, and the market is poised to exhibit a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period, however, substantial growth is expected from the developing nations with the growing construction activities along with the adoption of new construction techniques. Additionally, the growing demand for construction equipment along with increasing adoption of synthetic lubricants in construction applications is expected to boost the demand for the product during the forecast period.\nCompetitive Analysis\nThe key players operating in the global construction lubricants market are Exxon Mobil Corporation (US), Phillips 66 Company (US), PetroChina Company Ltd (China), Fuchs Petrolub SE (Germany), Amsoil Inc (US), Royal Dutch Shell PLC (the Netherlands), Valvoline, Inc (US), Clariant (Switzerland), Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P (US), Chevron Corporation (US), BP PLC (UK), Total (France), Lukoil (Russia), Petronas (Malaysia), Yushiro Chemical Industry (Japan), Sinopec Corporation (China), Morris Lubricants (UK), Quaker Chemical Corporation (US), Lucas Oil Products, Inc (US), Rock Valley Oil and Chemical Co (US), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (India), and Gulf Oil India (India).\nBrowse Full Report Details @ https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/construction-lubricants-market-7853 Segment Analysis\nBase oil is a major constituent of a lubricant. The type of base oil to be used depends on certain criteria such as viscosity, oxidation, pour point, seal compatibility, additive solubility, and thermal stability. Based on base oil, the global lubricants market has been segmented into synthetic oil, mineral oil, and bio-based oil. The mineral oil segment accounted for the largest market share in 2018, followed by the synthetic oil segment. The mineral oil-based lubricants segment has been dominating the market over the past decade due to their excellent properties such as superior performance at high temperatures and stability over a long period. They also offer advantages such as better solubility with additives, enhanced compatibility with seals, and lower cost. However, the use of mineral oil-based lubricants is expected to reduce due to regulatory pressure on account of the detrimental environmental impact. This has led to an increased demand for synthetic and bio-based alternatives. Hence, the synthetic lubricants segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.\nBased on type, the global market has been segmented into hydraulic oil, engine oil, gear oil, automatic transmission fluid, compressor oil, grease, and others. The hydraulic oil segment accounted for the largest market share and is expected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The demand is attributed to the increasing adoption of high-end hydraulic-powered machinery in construction and mining activities.Based on application, the global market has been segmented into earthmoving equipment, material handling equipment, heavy construction vehicles, and others. The earthmoving equipment segment accounted for the largest market share in 2018, the demand for different types of lubricants in equipment such as excavators and dozers for smooth operations is driving the demand for the product.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6214711666107178}
+{"content": "Technology is enabling new forms of coercion and control over workers. While digital platforms for labour markets have been seen as benign or neutral technology, in reality they may enable new forms of worker exploitation. Workers in precarious conditions who seek employment via digital platforms are highly vulnerable to coercion and control via forms of algorithmic manipulation. This manipulation is enabled by information asymmetries, lack of labour protection, and predatory business models. When put together, these deficits create a perfect storm for labour exploitation.\nThis article describes how digital platforms alter traditional labour relations, summarises case data from several existing studies, and details emerging forms of worker control and barriers to worker agency. It explores current definitions of forced labour and whether digital spaces require us to consider a new conceptualisation of what constitutes force, fraud, and coercion. It concludes with a summary of possible responses to these new forms of abuse in the global economy, including alternative models for business and for worker organising.\nRead more here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9011197090148926}
+{"content": "Parental misconceptions and even \"demand\" for unnecessary antibiotics were previously viewed as contributors to overuse of these agents. We conducted focus groups to explore the knowledge and attitudes surrounding common infections and antibiotic use in the current era of more judicious prescribing. Among diverse groups of parents, we found widespread use of home remedies and considerable concern regarding antibiotic resistance. Parents generally expressed the desire to use antibiotics only when necessary. There was appreciation of inherent error in the diagnosis of common infections, with most trust placed in providers with whom parents had long-standing relationships. While some parents had experience with \"watchful waiting\" for otitis media, there was little enthusiasm for this approach. While there may still be room for further education, it appears that parents have become more informed and sophisticated regarding appropriate uses of antibiotics. This has likely contributed to the declines seen in their use nationally.\nKeywords: antibiotic use; upper respiratory infection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993306994438171}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA’s)\nVision 2025 conveys a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (AOTA, 2019). AOTA affirms the inalienable right of every individual to feel welcomed, valued, a sense of belonging, and respected while accessing and participating in society, regardless of the internal or external factors that make every individual unique. This statement supports efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of occupational therapy, including practice, education, and research, as well as policy development and advocacy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9985905885696411}
+{"content": "Project Details Description\nMicroorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, are able to develop resistance to medicines (antimicrobials), which leads to failure in therapy to fight infections. This antimicrobial resistance is currently considered the most challenging threat for both human and animal life. Therefore, tackling antimicrobial resistance is a high priority for the World Health Organisation. A global action plan on antimicrobial resistance was endorsed at the World Health Assembly in May 2015. Nurses worldwide should play their role in this global action by safeguarding antimicrobials; a practice we call antimicrobial stewardship. However, there is still a lack of evidence about how nurses should fulfil this role. This project intends to gather together international experts to design a research project aiming to strengthen the contribution of nurses to tackle antimicrobial resistance.\nShort title Tackling the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance Status Finished Effective start/end date 13/04/20 → 26/07/20 Funding Academy of Medical Sciences UN Sustainable Development Goals\nIn 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):\nFingerprint\nExplore the research topics touched on by this project. These labels are generated based on the underlying awards/grants. Together they form a unique fingerprint.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8854759335517883}
+{"content": "Your lunchtime habits can make or break your weight loss plans. Fast food burgers and fries often contain more calories than you need for the entire day, but there are many simple options that will satisfy your hunger without putting on extra pounds.\nYour midday meal can be delicious and nutritious without requiring a lot of money or time.\nStart with these ideas for using your lunch hour to help you slim down.\nEnjoy a light and scrumptious midday meal each day of the week. Healthy lunch habits will help you lose weight and shape up.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5223070383071899}
+{"content": "Launched in April 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO), European Commission, France and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the ACT Accelerator is a partnership of leading public health agencies with equity at its heart.In under a year, the ACT Accelerator has driven real progress to accelerate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.\nIt has accelerated the development of COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccines and health systems and transformed the ability to tackle COVID-19 on a global scale, but only if the world can ensure the equitable distribution of these vital tools.\nHowever, the world continues to face an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat from COVID-19. Three major shifts in the pandemic and the operating environment for the", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9911215305328369}
+{"content": "As business transactions are pushed outside company walls, traditional security defenses to secure the perimeter are no longer effective. Users are now connecting from remote locations, and often without using a VPN. Branch offices are connecting directly to the internet, rather than backhauling traffic to the secure corporate network. This results in security teams having less visibility and control over their network than ever before.\nAdditionally, some enterprises have as many as 85 tools from many different vendors to address these security gaps. These disparate point solutions increase complexity and generate more security alerts than organizations can feasibly respond to with their limited resources. According to the Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report, 44 percent of security alerts go entirely uninvestigated.\nIBM and Cisco Security have teamed up to provide integrated solutions to address these challenges. The Cisco Cloud Security App integrates directly with the IBM QRadar Security Intelligence platform. This app leverages Cisco Umbrella, Investigate API, and Cisco Cloudlock to combine threat detection, cloud security, and advanced intelligence in a single dashboard.\nTags", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9822394847869873}
+{"content": "Perhaps try seeing a nutritionist or a dietician to get some advice?\nYou should be under the supervision of a doctor or a registered dietician.\nAlcohol: Most diabetics can enjoy up to two alcoholic drinks daily, but it's important to consult with your physician or dietician first to be sure.\nWork with a dietician to plan meals and snacks that are lower in calories, sugars and saturated fats to improve your total health along with your blood sugar profile.\nWomen with gestational diabetes can often control blood glucose through diet and exercise, but treatment should only occur in consultation with an obstetrician and dietician.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5615314245223999}
+{"content": "A\nTexas roommate agreement enables all tenants sharing a residential rental property to establish the rights, duties, and obligations of each individual living on the property, even those who have not signed the original lease agreement with the landlord. Each roommate will be responsible for a portion of the rent and the security deposit, their share of the cost of utilities, and any other fees that the lease may require.\nTo create a harmonious living situation, the roommates will also negotiate other important terms such as pets, guest allowance, quiet times, cleaning duties, parking, common areas, and smoking rules. All the terms included in the agreement concern the roommates exclusively, and the landlord does not have to be involved. However, the provisions of a roommate agreement cannot contradict or interfere with the original lease agreement.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9713555574417114}
+{"content": "Eugene Brown died at the age of 93 in Corning ,California. His body was discovered after the mail carrier reported that he was not sitting outside waiting for her for five consecutive days. He was survived by three nephews and a niece, but was in contact with none of them.\nHe owned a house purchased in the 1970's, a car purchased in the 1980's with only 74,000 miles on it, and $2.7 million. He did not have a bed and only had two slices of wrapped cheese singles in his fridge at the time of his death. Besides the mailman, the only person who he spoke with regularly was his investment manager. Because he did not have a will, his nephews and niece inherited his estate even though some of them had not seen him in 50 years and some thought he had died years ago.\nSeveral repetitive points:\n1. Without a will, state law determines who inherits an estate. The result is the closest living relative(s).\n2. 56% of Americans do not have a will.\n3. Mr. Brown did not have any friends, but was a somewhat devout Catholic. He could have left his estate to any number of Catholic organizations.\n4. Rather than saving his money so that his distant relatives could inherit it, Mr. Brown would have been better off spending at least some of the money on a bed, a more modern vehicle, unprocessed cheese, and attorney fees to prepare a will.\nLicense: Fair Use/Education (in linked article)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6750088930130005}
+{"content": "Institutional investors continue to flock to Bitcoin despite the price soaring to a 5-month high. crypto\nAccording to CoinShares ’12. October’\nThe digital assets fund flows weekly reported, more than $ 226 million in capital flowed into the institute’s Bitcoin (BTC) products in the past week. Bitcoin products dominated the flow for the third week in a row, up 227% from the previous week.\nThe massive inflow coincided with a 12.5% increase in BTC price for the week, with BTC trading at around $ 54,000 in October.\nCoinShares attributed the positive change in sentiment towards Bitcoin to recent remarks by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler suggesting the long-awaited approval of Bitcoin, America’s first Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) may be approaching.\nThe heightened activity surrounding Bitcoin has seen the combined assets under management of institutional crypto products jump to $ 66.7 billion last week – with CoinShares estimating the grand total just 5% below the industry-record AUM from May.\nAltcoin tracking products saw mixed performance this week, with the Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) products generating inflows of $ 12.5 million and $ 3 million, respectively. However, funds offering exposure to Ether (ETH), Polkadot (DOT), and Ripple (XRP) saw inflows of $ 13.6 million, $ 2.1 million and $ 600,000, respectively.\nCryptocurrency investment products have now seen inflows for eight consecutive weeks.\nRelated: Billionaire Bill Miller supports Bitcoin, but doubts Altcoins\nMany viewers assume that BTC’s recent upward momentum is due to the expectation that the SEC will soon approve a Bitcoin-based futures ETF.\nWhile the SEC previously denied every application it received for physically-backed Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC is currently reviewing four applications for exchange-traded funds based on futures contracts regulated by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).\nWith the CME futures markets offering a product that is already insured and regulated by US regulators, experts like Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas believe that the Bitcoin futures ETF “probably received the go-ahead” this month .", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9258295297622681}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe plasma plume emissions produced by pulsed (∼10 us) laser ablation of liquid jets were monitored for spectrochemical analysis. Laser wavelengths at 532 and 193 nm were used, and sodium was the test analyte. As expected, the 532-nm laser pulse produced very intense plasma continuum emissions that masked the sodium signal for the first hundred nanoseconds, especially near the bright core of the vapor plume. Neither time-gating nor spatial masking could significantly improve the single-shot signal-to-noise ratio, since the transient nature of the emissions placed stringent demands on timing precision while the small size of the plume required accurate mask positioning - both antithetical to the inherent instability of jet ablation. In sharp contrast, the 193-nm laser pulse produced relatively dim plasma flash but intense sodium emissions, rendering it ideal for analytical applications.\nScopus Subject Areas Instrumentation Spectroscopy User-Defined Keywords 193-nm laser 532-nm laser Atomic emission spectroscopy Laser-induced plasma Spectrochemical analysis of liquids", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5507129430770874}
+{"content": "Abstract\nEvery utterance we make signals our stance – toward someone, something, someplace, some event or situation or some idea. Essentially, our stance is the expression of our beliefs, perspectives, evaluations, and attitudes and can be expressed explicitly (e.g. I don’t like this) or implicitly (e.g. I guess this will do). It can be detected, not only at the clausal level as just shown, but also at the lexical (e.g. awful) and phrasal (e.g. not quite what I expect) levels as well (Xing, 2006). Naturally, for a more comprehensive assessment of a speaker’s stance, we will need to evaluate numerous utterances – sometimes on multiple occasions, and in various contexts, and on a broader scale at the discourse level as well. The focus of this chapter is on stance markers that have emerged as a result of frequent and conventionalized usage, often involving pragmatic implicature. Among the stance markers to be discussed in this chapter are epistemic, evidential and attitudinal markers. We will focus on three major pathways for the emergence of these stance markers in Chinese, namely, the verbal, nominal and indexical pathways.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8042893409729004}
+{"content": "(HealthDay News) – Both aerobic and resistance exercise (without calorie restriction) reduce fat and improve fitness in obese adolescent boys, although only resistance exercise improves insulin sensitivity, according to a study published online June 29 in\nDiabetes.\nSoJung Lee, PhD, from the University of Pittsburgh, and colleagues randomly assigned 45 obese adolescent boys (12 to 18 years old; without diabetes; physically inactive) to a 3-month program (180 minutes per week) of aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, or no exercise (all without caloric restriction).\nThe researchers found that the no-exercise group had significant weight gain but that this was prevented with aerobic and resistance exercise. Both exercise groups had significant reductions in total fat, visceral fat, waist circumference, and intrahepatic lipid, as well as improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness. However, only the resistance-exercise group had a significant improvement in insulin sensitivity (27%), skeletal muscle mass, and muscular strength. Overall, changes in visceral fat were associated with changes in intrahepatic lipid and insulin sensitivity.\nContinue Reading\n“In summary, both aerobic and resistance exercise without caloric restriction are effective for reducing abdominal fat and intrahepatic lipid in moderately obese adolescent boys,” Lee and colleagues conclude. “Resistance exercise but not aerobic exercise is also associated with significant improvements in insulin sensitivity.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8531737923622131}
+{"content": "Successfully managing the lifecycle of infrastructure is hard, and the impact of poor management decisions can be significant, ranging from financial and reputational losses to even loss of life when considering government and military dependencies on infrastructure. Adopting the use of an IaC tool such as HashiCorp Terraform, in conjunction with related and established tools, processes, and workflows, is a necessary step in mitigating these risks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8856275677680969}
+{"content": "Motorists able to do their own brake system maintenance can benefit from a hardware kit designed for their Oldsmobile Alero. The parts included in these kits replicate the original fit and construction, ensuring your replacement parts function safely and efficiently. Disc pads and brake shoes are often pieces included in these kits.\nThe hardware of a brake system allows your Oldsmobile Alero to slow down or come to a complete stop quietly and quickly. If the components are broken, missing, or badly corroded, you will notice motion and vibration within the system, as well as hear screeching or grinding noises when the brake pedal is engaged.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5537514090538025}
+{"content": "Call for abstracts Abstract\nThe COVID-19 global pandemic catapulted our pharmacy profession into the spotlight, and we were identified as sacrosanct warriors who provide an essential service. As we take on the new decade, more challenges and opportunities await pharmacy in the healthcare world. Pharmacists need to continuously respond to those challenges and opportunities, empowering patients through their practice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9249670505523682}
+{"content": "Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a human gammaherpesvirus that is causally associated with various lymphomas and carcinomas. Although EBV is not typically associated with multiple myeloma (MM), it can be found in some B-cell lines derived from MM patients. Here, we analyzed two EBV-positive MM-patient-derived cell lines, IM9 and ARH77, and found defective viral genomes and atypical viral gene expression patterns. We performed transcriptome sequencing to characterize the viral and cellular properties of the two EBV-positive cell lines, compared to the canonical MM cell line 8226. Principal-component analyses indicated that IM9 and ARH77 clustered together and distinct from 8226. Immunological Genome Project analysis designated these cells as stem cell and bone marrow derived. IM9 and ARH77 displayed atypical viral gene expression, including leaky lytic cycle gene expression with an absence of lytic DNA amplification. Genome sequencing revealed that the EBV genomes in ARH77 contain large deletions, while IM9 has copy number losses in multiple EBV loci. Both IM9 and ARH77 showed EBV genome heterogeneity, suggesting cells harboring multiple and variant viral genomes. We identified atypical high-level expression of lytic genes BLRF1 and BLRF2. We demonstrated that short hairpin RNA (shRNA) depletion of BLRF2 altered viral and host gene expression, including a reduction in lytic gene activation and DNA amplification. These findings demonstrate that aberrant viral genomes and lytic gene expression persist in rare B cells derived from MM tumors, and they suggest that EBV may contribute to the etiology of MM. IMPORTANCE EBV is an oncogenic herpesvirus, but its mechanisms of oncogenesis are not fully understood. A role for EBV in MM has not yet been established. We analyzed EBV-positive B-cell lines derived from MM patients and found that the cells harbored defective viral genomes with aberrant viral gene expression patterns and cell gene signatures for bone marrow-derived lymphoid stem cells. These findings suggest that aberrant EBV latent infection may contribute to the etiology of MM.\nFang Lu, Kayla A Martin, Samantha S Soldan, Andrew V Kossenkov, Priyankara Wickramasinghe, Olga Vladimirova, Alessandra De Leo, Cindy Lin, Yulia Nefedova, Paul M Lieberman.Defective Epstein-Barr Virus Genomes and Atypical Viral Gene Expression in B-Cell Lines Derived from Multiple Myeloma Patients.\nJournal of virology.2021 Jun 10;95(13):e0008821\nPMID:\n33883224", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9475066065788269}
+{"content": "In a bid to address issues surrounding the low rates of blood donation in the country, the Corporate Communications Group of Access Bank PLC, has partnered with Haima Health Initiative and the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service to launch the Save a Life project.\nThe initiative, which is an offshoot of Access Bank's longstanding Employee Volunteering Scheme, aims to plant seeds of positivity by emphasising the lifesaving power within a pint of blood by raising over 200 pints of blood from donors. The group surpassed this target, recording a total of 213 pints across the two-day activation.\nSpeaking on this project, the Group Head, Corporate Communications at Access Bank Plc, Amaechi Okobi, stated that Nigeria's National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) revealed that only about 25,000 blood pints were sourced exclusively from voluntary unpaid blood donors that were screened, collected and distributed in 2019 and 2020.\nHe added that this figure was dishearteningly low compared to the amount required in hospitals across the country. The low rates, he said, are majorly due to the knowledge gaps and scepticism around blood donation.\n\"In Nigeria, there are too many erroneous perceptions about blood donation and the resultant effects of this is a widening disparity in the number of pints of blood needed to save lives and what is available in our blood banks. Hence, what the Corporate Communications Group of Access Bank (comprising about 20 staff members) in collaboration with our partners aims to achieve through the 'Save a Life' project is to debunk misguided beliefs and emphasise the enormous benefits of this humane act. We are optimistic that individuals and corporates alike take a cue from what we are doing and join the quest to save lives\", he said.\nThrough the Employee Volunteering Scheme, Access Bank's employees contribute ideas, skills and resources to address social, environmental, and economic challenges whilst acquiring practical experience and fulfilling their roles as positive role models in society.\nWith several other initiatives focused on tech, healthcare, agriculture, amongst others, Access Bank through its employees, continues to practically demonstrate its dedication to being more than banking.\nAbout Access Bank\nAccess Bank Plc, commonly known as Access Bank, is a multinational commercial bank, owned by Access Bank Group. It is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the national banking regulator.\nAbout Red Media Africa\nRed Media Africa (www.redmediaafrica.com) is the PR & Empowerment Marketing division under the parent brand, RED. It focuses on using inspiration, empowerment, and action to help brands and organisations connect with their audiences, enhance their bottom-line, and lead in their industries. It has 6 major practice areas: Corporate Practice, Technology Practice, SME Practice, Governance Practice, Faith Practice, and the International Practice - with work for brands across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. It has been recognized with multiple local and international awards including the Gold SABRE Awards for PR Campaigns and the Young Lions PR competition for the next generation of creatives.\nFor media queries and unsubscription:\n· Olufisayo Osindeinde Fisayo.Osindeinde@redmediaafrica.com; +2348089619561", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9591897130012512}
+{"content": "The release of abducted Jangebe children and others is a relief, but bigger challenges lie ahead\nNigerian authorities must ensure an end to the incessant abduction of students and children, and work towards bringing an end to kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism.\nThe Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) welcomes the release of the kidnapped students at Kagara, Niger State, and Jangebe of Zamfara State. While we condemn these incessant abductions, the release of these children is a relief, not just for their families, but also for Nigerians. These continuous cases of abduction and kidnapping, third in the last three months, represent serial violence on the psyche of young Nigerians, especially school children, who are now being traumatized and distracted from the lifelong duty of learning and education.\nWe, therefore, call on the Nigerian authorities, including the federal and state governments, to take proactive measures in ensuring the safety of the lives of Nigerians. We call on the Nigerian government to adequately fund security agencies and expand the capacity of the intelligence infrastructure for proactive and timely detection of these crimes.\nWhile we welcome the various positive engagements to secure the release of kidnapped Nigerians, including negotiations, we strongly discourage the trend of incentivizing criminality and mobilising support, including financial, logistic, and human resources, for the bandits. This is also coming on the heels of poor funding of social services, like education, healthcare, and infrastructure that can guarantee better lives and decent jobs for young Nigerians, and discourage them from criminality and violence.\nFinally, we call on the government to address the underlying causes of these crimes. We believe that socio-economic drivers such as lack of jobs, poor infrastructure, climate change, disorganised land tenure system, poverty, and widening inequality are important factors driving these social menaces. These, coupled with impunity in governance, and failure to ensure justice for Nigerians, have led to the spiraling of these social crimes, and their mutations into various forms.\nFor us, at BBFORPEACE, we will continue, along with other partners, to contribute our expertise and resources in promoting all efforts at ensuring a peaceful Nigeria that guarantee better lives and justice for all.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9808772802352905}
+{"content": "A study on apple pollination highlights the valuable role that moths and other nocturnal insects play in pollinating crops and other plants.\nWhen the world's largest brood of 17-year periodical cicadas rose from the ground in spring 2021, the eastern U.S. (and beyond) was ready. Half a million crowdsourced observations later, the entomologists who followed the Brood X 2021 emergence reflect on the experience.\nThink you know monarch butterflies? Think again! A gardener's observation has spurred a new study examining how and when monarchs feed on plants rich in compounds known as pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Surprisingly little is known about the behavior, and researchers are asking citizen scientists for help to learn more.\nLarvae of the darkling beetle species Zophobas morio have earned the nickname \"superworms\" for their larger size and increased nutritional potential as food and feed compared to yellow mealworms. And yet less research and regulatory consideration has focused on Z. morio, something a pair of researchers in Greece hope to change.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5942092537879944}
+{"content": "The downstream solar (TAN) business is all about capturing market share. Because solar lease contracts and PPAs (power purchase agreements) last typically for 20 years, a company with higher market share in the mature stage will make more money than a company with less market share. Moreover, operating expenses decrease as the company reaches the mature stage, thereby increasing margins.\nContinual and consistent business expansion is crucial for downstream solar companies like SolarCity (SCTY), Sunrun (RUN), Vivint Solar (VSLR), Sungevity, and SolarPower (SPWR). SolarCity intends to expand its presence through strategic partnerships with homebuilders and industry leaders. For instance, SolarCity’s agreements with Home Depot (HD), Best Buy (BBY), and Honda have helped it expand its foothold in multiple markets.\nView more information: https://marketrealist.com/2016/04/understanding-solarcitys-business-strategy/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.66437828540802}
+{"content": "Countries such as France, Germany, Italy suspended the obligation to file for bankruptcy for part of 2020 as the COVID-19 crisis hit. In recognition of the vital economic role smaller companies play, this allowed entrepreneurs and SMEs survive a massive economic shock as the pandemic unfolded. The result has been lower levels of insolvency 2020 and 2021 compared to 2019.\nThese temporary government measures prevented a much greater economic crisis and were key in sustaining businesses of all sizes (even though larger and more mature firms were more likely to take advantage of these opportunities and succeed).\nGovernment support has been less effective at reaching self-employed, smaller and younger firms, women, and entrepreneurs from minorities. Looking ahead, policies that foster inclusion and resilience could improve the prospects of recovery measures.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6137028932571411}
+{"content": "Rest and Release Remi Welbel , Gavrielle Welbel Zumwalt Acres About Remi Welbel\nThis year, I decided to take time away from school, where I would be a junior at Middlebury College studying neuroscience and dance, to establish a regenerative farm, called Zumwalt Acres. Along with my twin sister, Gavi, we have created an organization and emerging farm rooted in Jewish values, and dedicated to teaching, research, and fighting climate change. By integrating groundbreaking research, educational outreach, and community organizing into our farming practice, we are demonstrating how Midwestern agriculture can be integral to the fight for healthy ecosystems and communities. With a team of young farm apprentices, we are growing horticultural crops and establishing agroforestry practices, while implementing innovative carbon sequestration techniques. Currently, we are conducting field trials in collaboration with Yale University, where Gavi is studying mechanical engineering and Earth and planetary sciences, adding basalt rock dust and biochar to our soil. When basalt dissolves, the silicate compounds react with CO2, removing CO2 from the atmosphere, and converting it to calcium carbonate which is transported through the waterways and eventually into the ocean, where it combats acidification and rebuilds coral. Biochar locks carbon in a stable form and boosts soil health.Through it all, Tikkun Olam has driven us and our work.\nAbout Rest and Release\nThe poem collection I wrote reflecting on Shabbat and shmita was inspired by their fundamental tenets, rest and release, and how humans are connected to the land in a sacred bond of resting every seventh cycle. At Zumwalt Acres, honoring Shabbat is a sacred practice in our community. On erev Shabbat, we gather to light the candles, sing Kabbalat Shabbat songs, and eat a delicious dinner, complete with vegan challot and vegetables we grew ourselves. After a full week of tending the land and growing our organization, we release everything we are holding—the good and the bad, the invigorating and the stressful, the joyful and the tense—to come together for Shabbat. As we sit, sing, and dine, we reflect upon and let go of the beautiful week we shared and enter into a time of menucha. On Shabbat, we give in to the fatigue of our bodies and minds and allow Shabbat to replenish us for the week ahead. Our work is truly a labor of love and Shabbat is what sustains us. It is the release, the rest, and the reset so that we may reenter the week with renewed vigor, intention, and dedication. In appreciating what Shabbat offers us, I understand what Shmita offers the land. Shmita is the Shabbat of the land. Honoring Shabbat allows us to rest from tending the land; honoring Shmita allows the land to rest from tending us. We strive to live in reciprocity with the land, as if the land were a cherished member of our community. As we sow, weed, and harvest, the land grows, loves, and gives. Just as after seven days of tending, we are in need of rest, after seven years of growing, the land is in need of rest. Together, we grow, release, and rest.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7129306793212891}
+{"content": "Deadline: January 14, 2022\nThe political discourses of the Cold War, and of the first decades of reflection following the regime changes in Central Europe in 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, portrayed a world divided by ideology and bifurcated by militarized borders. We seek to explore areas and moments of contact between Jews and Jewish communities across Cold-War boundaries, with the goal of deepening our understanding of the Cold War as a global phenomenon, and of shared cultural patterns across its divides. We aim to include works which cover a broad geographical scope, including the USSR, but without centering experiences with that state. Proposals pertaining to southeastern and central Europe, as well as to capitalist regions beyond the USA are desired.\nTopics may include the meetings, frameworks, and strategies of individuals and organizations, as well as the circulation of artifacts and capital. We are interested in how local, national, and bloc politics conditioned the varied initiatives and experiences of stakeholders, while also widening our focus to appreciate what so many instances of cross-boundary “contact” may teach us about the Cold War, in this case, with specific attention to Jewish politics, culture, and life in the postwar world.\nScholars working on questions outside the fields of statecraft and community organization are encouraged to apply, including those researching areas where Jewish cultures and politics intersected with the concerns of other communities and family life.\nWe seek to include scholars at all career stages, including advanced graduate students (ABD only). We are committed to achieving diversity among participants. Minoritized scholars are encouraged to apply.\nFinally, we would like to draw your attention to a roundtable scheduled for the December 2021 meeting of the Association for Jewish Studies, which will introduce and explore some of these themes. (Attendance will not affect acceptance into the symposium.)\nTO APPLY, please send a proposal of no more than 250 words to ContactSymposium22@gmail.com by January 14, 2022. Please also attach a CV of no more than two pages. We will send invitations to participate by February 18, 2021\nDate: Sunday, May 22 – Tuesday, May 24, 2022\nLocation: Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH\nOrganizers: Rebekah Klein-Pejšová (Purdue) and Jacob Ari Labendz (YSU)\nQuestions and Submission: ContactSymposium22@gmail.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6264860033988953}
+{"content": "ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRNewswire) — Since the gluten-free market's inception, retailers have steadily embraced the trend by stocking more gluten-free items, featuring them in store, and launching their own private label brands. In the report\n, market research publisher Packaged Facts found that more than half of consumers have noticed a significant increase in the range of gluten-free products available at retail outlets in recent years. Almost a quarter of consumers make a point of shopping at stores with hefty selections of gluten-free products. Gluten-Free Foods in the U.S., 5th Edition\nNevertheless, retail isn't the only place where gluten-free products are thriving. There is a noticeable parallel between a tendency to purchase gluten-free products when grocery shopping and the tendency to seek out these products when dining out. Approximately 15% of U.S. consumers who purchased gluten-free foods in the past three months have also chosen a gluten-free menu item at a quick-service, fast-food, or takeout restaurant in the past six months, according to Packaged Facts' proprietary consumer online survey. Roughly 20% have ordered a gluten-free option while dining at a sit-down restaurant.\nConsumers most likely to choose gluten-free menu items in either type of establishment are between the ages of 18 and 34 and have children in the home. At fast-food restaurants, race (Asian, Black) and region of residence (West, Midwest) are also predictive factors. Northeasterners are exceptionally inclined to order a gluten-free item from the menu at a sit-down restaurant.\nSome 15% of restaurants serve gluten-free fare, a penetration rate that jumped seven-fold between 2010 and 2014. Gluten-free ranks second of the healthy menu terms analyzed by Packaged Facts, well ahead of other, more \"traditional\" \"free-from\" attributes (fat, sugar, calories, carbs, cholesterol).\nThe gluten-free trend continues to gain traction on full-service restaurant menus, with many casual dining players are implementing dedicated gluten-free menus, while family/midscale operators are opting to integrate a few gluten-free items into their core menus. This suggests that it's essential for operators to jump on the gluten free bandwagon to be perceived as fresh and current, notes David Sprinkle, research director, Packaged Facts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6047065258026123}
+{"content": "Analyst Note| Julie Utterback, CFA |\nAt its investor day, narrow-moat Danaher revealed a post-pandemic outlook that roughly matches our long-term expectations, including low-double-digit earnings growth. So while we have tinkered with our short-term assumptions mildly given evolving conditions, our fair value estimate has not changed materially. Admittedly, the near-term outlook for Danaher is highly uncertain, and as a key beneficiary of the COVID-19 health crisis through its diagnostic and vaccine production tools, shares have been riding high on its recent outstanding performance. However, investors should recognize that growth tailwinds will likely turn into headwinds in the next couple of years, and the firm's longer-term goals are much lower than recent growth rates, which is a view we share that contributes to our overvalued take on the stock.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9647284746170044}
+{"content": "Online Therapy for Cultural & Racial Identity\nWithin Canada, broader systems impact the degree to which oppression and privilege influence the lived experiences of individuals and communities. Both historically and presently, cultural minority groups and BIPOC face a greater degree of marginalization, prejudice, and discrimination. While some of these experiences are explicit within broader systems, others are experienced more subtlety through social interactions. Navigating how we feel and think about our cultural and racial identity can be a complex yet generative experience.\nOnline psychotherapy can provide a space to help clients nurture resiliency in the face of adversity. Areas related to cultural and racial identity that are explored in therapy may include, understanding individual and collective meaning ascribed to facets of one’s identity, exploring generational and current aspects of oppression and privilege, experiences of immigration and assimilation, navigating intercultural/interracial relationships and parenting issues, such as roles and expectations.\nAs therapists at Psychotherapy Collective, we seek to understand how our own cultural and racial identities impact the perspectives we carry throughout the therapeutic process. Through individual, couple, and/or family therapy sessions, we recognize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a space based on trust, curiosity, collaboration, and understanding. Throughout the process of therapy, you may find it helpful to develop a deeper awareness of dominant narratives that have impacted your thoughts, responses, emotions, interactions, and connections with the world around you. You can cultivate growth and healing by centering your unique experiences, holding space and compassion for the complexities of your identity, and by developing narratives and connections grounded in authenticity and empowerment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9597646594047546}
+{"content": "Seven decades and another economic crash later, the debate over legal obligations of financial advisers is far from over.\nOn March 15, a federal court ruled against an Obama-era regulation by the U.S. Department of Labor called the fiduciary rule, which would require financial advisers to prioritize their clients’ interests above benefits their firms could receive while making retirement account investments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8972307443618774}
+{"content": "Description\nDetoxifies the cell by eliminating degraded constituents, which tend to make it senescent prematurely. This powerful mechanism is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis and preserving the youth of tissue.\nBasic biological principle\nTo maintain its homeostasis, the cell must remove various degraded and accumulated conmponents. Recently discovered on the skin, autophagy is nowadays a powerful mechanism, essential for detoxifying cells and ensuring their proper functioning, as well as to limit senescence.\nCosmeceutical benefits It contains an ultra-efficient cleaning agent system designed to remove impurities from the epidermis without altering the natural hydrolipidic balance. Prevents defatting and drying of tissues. Gently exfoliates without stripping, improving the texture and appearance of the skin (shine, dilated and visible pores, irregular skin texture, fine lines, skin hyperpigmentation…). Helps to rebalance the skin’s pH, which tends to become alkaline with age. Detoxifies the cell by eliminating degraded components, which tend to accelerate its ageing process. Reveals the complexion’s radiance, neutralising the free radicals involved in skin ageing. Instructions for use\nAs part of the Nescens cosmeceutical regime, for deep cleansing, use the detoxifying exfoliating cleanser, in the shower, daily, on the face and body which have been previously moistened. Emulsify and rinse.\nNescens creates a new era of shower gels. On contact with water, this translucent gel loaded with blue anti-oxidant microbeads turns into a creamy foam that deeply cleans, leaving the skin fresh and smooth.\nIts carryable size and its “all in one” action make it a universal product, usable in all circumstances.\nAll skin conditions. Ideal for dull complexions in search of radiance.\nUnisex use. Clinically tested under dermatological control.\nMain active ingredients Coco-Betaine, Decyl Glucoside:foaming cleansing agents. Removes impurities from the epidermis without altering the natural hydrolipidic balance. Coco-Glucoside:superfatting active ingredient of vegetable origin (derived from coconut and sunflower oil). Prevents the defatting and drying of tissues due to washing. Softens and moisturises the skin. Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate:very mild cleaning agent, derived from an amino acid and a natural fatty acid. Excellent cleaner, even in hard water. Leaves the skin soft and hydrated. Hydrolysed Candida Saitoana Extract (Celldetox):purified active ingredient, yeast extract (Candida Saitoana), rich in alpha-glucans, obtained by biotechnology process, essential for activating the cutaneous autophagic system. Strengthens the cellular detoxification process by eliminating altered components (oxidised proteins and peroxidized lipids) that saturate the cells. Guarantees cell and tissue longevity. Improves the surface condition of intoxicated skin, smoothes the micro-relief and revives the complexion’s radiance. Limits the signs of photoageing, reduces wrinkles and improves skin homogeneity. Unispheres nt-2103 (blue):blue microspheres containing Vitamin A and E that actively combat wrinkles and delay the ageing process. Improves the texture and firmness of the skin. Panthenol (Provitamin B5):hydrates, stimulates cell proliferation and promotes tissue regeneration. Protects and provides softness and velvety skin. Glycolic acid:alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Helps to dissolve the intercellular cement responsible for abnormal keratinisation and promotes skin hydration. Activates the natural process of dead cells removal and improves the appearance of acne-prone skin. Chondrus Crispus Powder (Carrageen or Red Algae):presents soothing, moisturising and restructuring properties. Creates a protective film.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5231610536575317}
+{"content": "Cascades of genetic instability resulting from compromised break-induced replication Abstract\nBreak-induced replication (BIR) is a mechanism to repair double-strand breaks (DSBs) that possess only a single end that can find homology in the genome. This situation can result from the collapse of replication forks or telomere erosion. BIR frequently produces various genetic instabilities including mutations, loss of heterozygosity, deletions, duplications, and template switching that can result in copy-number variations (CNVs). An important type of genomic rearrangement specifically linked to BIR is half crossovers (HCs), which result from fusions between parts of recombining chromosomes. Because HC formation produces a fused molecule as well as a broken chromosome fragment, these events could be highly destabilizing. Here I demonstrate that HC formation results from the interruption of BIR caused by a defective replisome or premature onset of mitosis. Additionally, I document the existence of half crossover instability cascades (HCC) that resemble cycles of non-reciprocal translocations (NRTs) previously described in human tumors. I postulate that HCs represent a potent source of genetic destabilization with significant consequences that mimic those observed in human diseases, including cancer.\nDegree\nM.S.\nAdvisors\nMalkova, Purdue University.\nSubject Area\nMolecular biology|Genetics\nOff-Campus Purdue Users:\nTo access this dissertation, please log in to our proxy server.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.948782742023468}
+{"content": "Our lives often take unexpected turns, leaving us at difficult crossroads.\nIt can be extremely difficult to prepare for unwelcome events, but it's crucial to take action to protect the people that matter the most to you. By failing to plan ahead, both your legacy, your assets and your family could be at risk.\nGT Wealth works with you to plan for all eventualities by ensuring you have cover which is tailored to your needs, giving you complete peace of mind.\nIt’s never pleasant thinking about what will happen after you are gone, but for most of us, our priority is to ensure our loved ones are looked after.\nAt GT Wealth, our advisers will take the time to learn about your unique needs, goals and circumstances. This enables them to provide tailored advice so they can create the best policy for your requirements.\nLife can be unexpected, which is why our dedicated team will always be on hand to give you the guidance and direction you need whenever you require it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8057219386100769}
+{"content": "ACT does not recognize unwanted emotional experiences as symptoms or problems but to view them more positively as a normal part of the fullness and vitality of life and that life includes a full spectrum of experience, sometimes including the discomfort or even pain that may accompany some situations. ACT, along with Mindfulness training, helps the individual to accept things as they come without evaluating them or attempting to change or control them. Once the individual learns to develop a new, compassionate relationship with these experiences and emotions they often feel a sense of release and relief at not needing to control them. The feeling can be quite liberating and they become more open and accepting.\nPsychological flexibility is the primary goal of ACT, which can be achieved through a few core processes:\nAmong these is exploring past attempts at controlling or “solving” past experiences and recognizing the lack of success at these efforts, thereby creating the opportunity to act in a manner more consistent with what’s most important to the individual.\nThis content was originally published here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7470371127128601}
+{"content": "abstract Abstract\nObservations of turbulent kinetic energy, dissipation, and turbulent stress were collected in the middle reaches of Chesapeake Bay and were used to assess second-moment closure predictions of turbulence generated beneath breaking waves. Dissipation scaling indicates that the turbulent flow structure observed during a 10-day wind event was dominated by a three-layer response that consisted of 1) a wave transport layer, 2) a surface log layer, and 3) a tidal, bottom boundary layer limited by stable stratification. Below the wave transport layer, turbulent mixing was limited by stable stratification. Within the wave transport layer, where dissipation was balanced by a divergence in the vertical turbulent kinetic energy flux, the eddy viscosity was significantly underestimated by second-moment turbulence closure models, suggesting that breaking waves homogenized the mixed surface layer to a greater extent than the simple model of TKE diffusing away from a source at the surface. While the turbulent transport of TKE occurred largely downgradient, the intermittent downward sweeps of momentum generated by breaking waves occurred largely independent of the mean shear. The underprediction of stress in the wave transport layer by second-moment closures was likely due to the inability of the eddy viscosity model to capture the nonlocal turbulent transport of the momentum flux beneath breaking waves. Finally, the authors hypothesize that large-scale coherent turbulent eddies played a significant role in transporting momentum generated near the surface to depth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991893768310547}
+{"content": "09/28/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/28/2021 09:55\n(Washington, DC) - Today, the\nHouse Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight is holding a hearing titled, \"The Disinformation Black Box: Researching Social Media Data.\" Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's (D-TX) opening statement for the record is below. Good morning to our panelists, and thank you to Chairman Foster for holding this hearing. This topic will only grow in relevance as social media becomes all the more ingrained in our lives. And worryingly, these issues will become more dangerous with every topic that becomes hotly politicized. Disinformation has been a public health threat for decades. Experts estimate that 330,000 deaths from AIDS in the early 2000s can be attributed to disinformation about the connection between HIV and AIDS. The fact of human-caused climate change, with decades of empirical evidence and expert consensus behind it, has nonetheless become a subject of great debate. Monied interests fan the flames of doubt as oceans rise and forests burn. And now, as we conduct this hearing virtually due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, conspiracy theorists and malicious actors spread lies about the severity of the pandemic. Laymen speculate wildly about the vaccine's safety, drowning out expert voices. Social media offers fertile ground for these falsehoods, and unfounded claims can spread across the globe in the blink of an eye. We must not leave the black box of social media disinformation unexamined. Navigating the difficulties in extending access to data will not be easy, but failing to do so will have devastating consequences. This current moment is a grave example of the stakes at hand. We will not beat this pandemic without increased vaccine uptake, and every day, social media users are dissuaded from getting the shot after seeing deeply misinformed posts. People are making decisions for the health and safety of themselves, their families, and their communities based on abject falsehoods. And researchers determined to mitigate the damage are unable to access crucial data on how these lies spread. I'm pleased to join Chairman Foster in welcoming our witnesses today. They are doing important research into how misinformation circulates online and impacts our real-world health and safety. I look forward to hearing your testimony.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8006110787391663}
+{"content": "Two speciation events occurred in the Eocene lineage beginning with Echinocythereis isabenana Oertli (Aragon, Spain). After a long period of stasis in ornament and shape/size, this species underwent a relatively rapid decrease in size, accompanied by ornamental changes. The transition required about 30,000 yr. The new species E. aragonensis Oertli is significantly smaller (20% decrease in size). The lateral papillation is denser and less regular, the papillae being significantly smaller than in the ancestral form. This ornament gradually yields to increasing frequencies of individuals with reduced papillae superimposed on a progressively better developed network of filaments. This change, which is regionally valid, is ultimately replaced by fully expressed reticulations, on which minute pustules may occur; this development typifies the third species, E. posterior Oertli. Some ornamental characteristics of E. aragonensis are anticipated in rare individuals of E. isabenana. Ornamental features of E. posterior appear in late larvae of E. isabenana. Generally, E. aragonensis and E. posterior do not differ significantly in size. A trend toward smaller carapaces in the upper samples of E. posterior could be related to ecophenotypic effects.\nAll species are highly polymorphic for both shape and ornament; the morphs are not sharply bounded and are mostly of uncertain evolutionary status. The transition from isabenana to aragonensis is heralded by a sharp rise in the coefficient of variation for length measures of the carapace. There is a pronounced multivariate morphometric discontinuity between isabenana and the descendant forms, which are largely multivariately homogeneous. The isabenana-aragonensis transition could have occurred by selection or by random genetic drift. Both models can be accommodated by the data; however, the weight of evidence favors the former hypothesis. Evolution in the Echinocythereis lineage seems to have occurred by two different mechanisms. The first transition was rather rapid, with many disjunct features. The second was slow, the changes being more of degree than of kind.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9739280343055725}
+{"content": "Science is clear: we have only a few years to mitigate the devastating impacts of the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity. Renewable energy sources, particularly the most mature (wind and solar energy), despite their recognized impacts, will have a central role in the transition to a sustainable future.\nΙn Greece, however, the polarization of the public discourse surrounding the deployment of renewables, and particularly wind energy, is intensifying, making it difficult to find common ground and solutions. The main reason is that the discourse is not based on careful listening to the different positions in order to identify the differences, highlight the common elements and, ultimately, through sufficient interaction and consultation, allow for the emergence of synthesis and solutions.\nThe Green Tank in collaboration with the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Greece aims to approach this issue by giving the floor to all sides to present their opinions in a structured manner.\nWe recorded the viewpoints of six individuals from various sectors: energy, nature conservation, environmental non-governmental organizations, local authorities and local citizens’ movements:\nKonstantina Ntemiri, Environmental Policy Officer, Hellenic Ornithological Society Panagiotis Papastamatiou, CEO, Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN/HWEA) George Maskalidis, Save Saos (Samothrace) Giorgos Anastasiou, Mayor of Thebes (Boeotia, Central Greece) Stavros Xirouchakis, Lab/Academic Staff, Museum of Natural History, University of Crete Alexandros Paraskevopoulos, Licensing & Environmental Manager, ROKAS Renewables\nThe participants answered the same four questions which concern varied aspects of the issue\nAll interviews were completed during the period February-March 2021. We present all the responses per question, without montage. In this way, we seek to encourage those who will follow this online dialogue to learn from the different aspects of the issues, to reflect and to think about the issue holistically.\nHappy Listening!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5033150315284729}
+{"content": "Dietary factors, probiotic agents, aging and antibiotics/medicines impact on gut microbiome composition leading to disturbances in localised microbial populations. The impact can be profound and underlies a plethora of human disorders, including the focus of this review; cancer. Compromised microbiome populations can alter bile acid signalling and produce distinct pathophysiological bile acid profiles. These in turn have been associated with cancer development and progression. Exposure to high levels of bile acids, combined with localised molecular/genome instability leads to the acquisition of bile mediated neoplastic alterations, generating apoptotic resistant proliferation phenotypes. However, in recent years, several studies have emerged advocating the therapeutic benefits of bile acid signalling in suppressing molecular and phenotypic hallmarks of cancer progression. These studies suggest that in some instances, bile acids may reduce cancer phenotypic effects, thereby limiting metastatic potential. In this review, we contextualise the current state of the art to propose that the bile acid/gut microbiome axis can influence cancer progression to the extent that classical in vitro cancer hallmarks of malignancy (cell invasion, cell migration, clonogenicity, and cell adhesion) are significantly reduced. We readily acknowledge the existence of a bile acid/gut microbiome axis in cancer initiation, however, in light of recent advances, we focus exclusively on the role of bile acids as potentially beneficial molecules in suppressing cancer progression. Finally, we theorise that suppressing aggressive malignant phenotypes through bile acid/gut microbiome axis modulation could uncover new and innovative disease management strategies for managing cancers in vulnerable cohorts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9166953563690186}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPursuing fractionalized particles that do not bear properties of conventional measurable objects, exemplified by bare particles in the vacuum such as electrons and elementary excitations such as magnons, is a challenge in physics. Here we show that a machine-learning method for quantum many-body systems that has achieved state-of-the-art accuracy reveals the existence of a quantum spin liquid (QSL) phase in the region 0.49≲J2/J1≲0.54 convincingly in spin-1/2 frustrated Heisenberg model with the nearest and next-nearest-neighbor exchanges, J1 and J2, respectively, on the square lattice. This is achieved by combining with the cutting-edge computational schemes known as the correlation ratio and level spectroscopy methods to mitigate the finite-size effects. The quantitative one-to-one correspondence between the correlations in the ground state and the excitation spectra found in the present analyses enables the reliable identification and estimation of the QSL and its nature. The spin excitation spectra containing both singlet and triplet gapless Dirac-like dispersions signal the emergence of gapless fractionalized spin-1/2 Dirac-type spinons in the distinctive QSL phase. Unexplored critical behavior with coexisting and dual power-law decays of Néel antiferromagnetic and dimer correlations is revealed. The power-law decay exponents of the two correlations differently vary with J2/J1 in the QSL phase and thus have different values except for a single point satisfying the symmetry of the two correlations. The isomorph of excitations with the cuprate d-wave superconductors revealed here implies a tight connection between the present QSL and superconductivity. This achievement demonstrates that the quantum-state representation using machine-learning techniques, which had mostly been limited to benchmarks, is a promising tool for investigating grand challenges in quantum many-body physics.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Physics and Astronomy(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.943632960319519}
+{"content": "Contact us:\nDemand for energy storage is expanding hugely across numerous Independent System Operator (ISO) and Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) markets across the US. With the right planning, including identification of optimal sites and revenue forecasting, this growing demand presents valuable business opportunities.\nExpert energy storage advice at every stage DNV’s teams offer advice based on a comprehensive approach suitable to all types of connected merchant storage units and ancillary service revenue models. We assist in siting and sizing projects based on economics and reliability analyses performed at a nodal level. These analyses result in recommendations for optimal sites for storage development within the ISO/RTO market.\nOnce your storage project is operational, our expert advisors can provide ongoing support. They can assist you in developing bidding strategies for energy storage in the day-ahead and real-time markets, allowing you to maximize revenue earned through energy arbitrage and ancillary services. Equipping you for the long-term, this revenue optimization service enables you to adapt to changing market conditions and customer requirements.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9893224239349365}
+{"content": "Rigoko school has 228 students and 11 teachers. It is located in an isolated region with the nearest town being Manga, west Kenya. The school has 6 classrooms, which are not used to their full potential. 122 students board, with inadequate dorms. They lack essential facilities and infrastructure, significantly hindering students' ability to reach their full potential. Health and hygiene are the greatest barriers to learning.\nMany students miss school due to illness. There is not a clear focus on health and hygiene within the school, leaving students susceptible to preventable diseases and even encourages the spread of bacteria and viruses. This stems from a lack of: handwashing facilities, toilets, showers, and sanitary products. Without improving these areas, the students will continue to suffer and miss significant portions of the academic year.\nSolution\nBy installing better facilities we can prevent widespread illness, and thus breakdown a barrier to education. To do this, we hope to construct toilets, showers, handwashing taps, and the purchase of sanitary products. These projects aim to be sustainable, promoting attention to health and hygiene long into the future.\nLong-Term Impact\nThis project would ensure student attendance is maintained at a high level. Missing school reduces the opportunities for learning, and further debilitates a student's ability to meet their full academic potential. By implementing these systems, we hope to see an increase in average attendance and, therefore, attainment. Not only does this improve quality of education, but also quality of life in school.\nWARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9769140481948853}
+{"content": "The national average for gas prices has now surged to $3 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association, the most expensive since October 2014.\nThe increase comes as over 1,000 fuel stations across the East Coast have reported gasoline outages following Friday’s cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline.\nHowever, GasBuddy, which operates apps and websites based on finding real-time fuel prices at more than 140,000 gas stations, continues to attribute the rise to the COVID-19 recovery bringing life back to normal and leading to an increase in demand.\nGasBuddy expects summer gas prices will settle in the upper $2 to low $3 per gallon range.\n“Should any major refinery issues develop in the midst of the summer travel season, gas prices could become impacted in a large way, especially if the economy continues to see solid recovery and demand for fuels increases,” the firm added.\nAccording to the latest gasoline outage data shared by GasBuddy’s senior petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan, North Carolina remains the state hardest hit by the disruption as of 6 a.m. CT, followed by Georgia at 15.4%, Virginia at 15%, South Carolina at 13.4%, Florida at 4.2%, Maryland at 3.5%, Tennessee at 2.8% and Alabama at 1.8%.\nFlorida, North Carolina and South Carolina are all under a state of emergency in response to the disruption.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6533893346786499}
+{"content": "Brain network signatures of depressive symptoms\nPhD ceremony: S. (Sonsoles) Alonso Martinez When: September 22, 2021 Start: 09:00 Supervisor: prof. dr. G.J. (Gert) ter Horst Co-supervisors: dr. R.J. (Remco) Renken, dr. J.B.C. (Jan-Bernard) Marsman Where: Academy building RUG Faculty:\nDepressive symptoms are common in the general population. Even in individuals who do not meet the criteria for a Major Depression Disorder (MDD), their symptoms are of clinical relevance because they increase the likelihood of progressing into a full-blown depressive episode, which in turn increases the prevalence of future episodes. The studies in this thesis apply advanced computational methods to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data to investigate the dynamics of network connectivity, with the aim of understanding what brain mechanisms make a person more vulnerable to depression.Our results suggest that imbalances in whole-brain connectivity can already be linked to higher levels of depressive symptoms in healthy (undiagnosed) individuals. These imbalances correspond to a reduced dynamism in the overall functional organization of the brain, suggesting a link between a ‘rigid brain’ and rigid behavior, such as the lack of flexibility in cognitive and emotional responses that often accompanies depressive symptoms. Additionally, individual differences in the repertoire of brain states indicate that people with more depressive symptoms engage more in states related to self-referential thinking. This tendency was also observed in remitted patients during the transition into a depressive episode. This emphasizes that the present experience of depressive symptoms, whether in healthy individuals or MDD patients, is associated with changes in brain communication.The findings of this thesis lead to a deeper understanding of the complex orchestration of brain communication and its changes concerning depressive symptomatology in clinical and non-clinical populations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9872251152992249}
+{"content": "Four-Volume Set,\n1720 Seiten, Gebunden, Four-Volume Set, Format (B × H): 179 mm x 249 mm, Gewicht: 3254 g\nReihe: SAGE Library in Accounting and Finance\nISBN: 978-0-85702-519-7 Verlag: SAGE PUBN\nJones\nSince the 1970s, a burgeoning role has emerged for public sector accounting in reporting many non-financial measures of government performance. This collection brings together literature from diverse sources to cover: Volume One: Introduction, Budgeting and Performance Measurement: budgeting policies; performance budgeting; budgetary control. Volume Two: Financial Accounting and Reporting: policy-making; conceptual frameworks; budgetary accounting; accrual budgeting and accounting. Volume Three: Auditing: policy-making; conceptual frameworks; budgetary accounting; accrual budgeting and accounting. Volume Four:Comparative International Studies: budgeting; financial accounting and reporting; auditing. An introduction by the editor covering Volumes One to Three deals with governance, public money and performance measurement, while the introduction to Volume Four looks at comparative international research issues.\nPublic Sector Accounting\nAutoren/Hrsg. Weitere Infos & Material\nVOLUME 1: INTRODUCTION, BUDGETING AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT\nAccounting and the Pursuit of Efficiency - A. Hopwood Public Sector to Public Services: 20 Years of 'Contextual' Accounting Research - J. Broadbent and J. Guthrie A Perspective on Research in Governmental Accounting - R. Banker, W. Cooper and G. Potter New Public Management: The Cruellest Invention of the Human Spirit? - I. Lapsley Researching Public Sector Transformation: The Role of Management Accounting - J. Van Helden Discussing the Practical Relevance of Public Sector Management Accounting Research - J. Van Helden The Budget - R. Stourm The System of Financial Administration of Great Britain - W. Willoughby and S. Lindsay Budgetary Principles - J. Sundelson The Lack of a Budgetary Theory - V. Key A Century of Public Budgeting Reform: The Key Question - J. Kelly New Directions in Public Administration: Serving Beyond the Predictable - J. Bourgon NPM and Beyond - Structure, Culture and Demography - T. Christensen and P. Laegreid The British Navy's 1888 Budgetary Reforms - P. Cobbin and G. Burrows The Program Assessment Rating Tool and the Government Performance and Results Act: Evaluating Conflicts and Disconnections - V. Gueorguieva et al State Court Budgeting and Judicial Independence: Clues from Oklahoma and Virginia - J. Douglas and R. Hartley Crashing through with Accrual-Output Price Budgeting in Australia: Technical Adjustment of a New Way of doing Business? - J. Kelly and J. Wanna Early Budget Reformers: Democracy, Efficiency, and Budget Reforms - I. Rubin Avalanches and Incrementalism - J. True Reform of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting System, and Management Control in the U.S. Department of Defense: Insights from Budget Theory - L. Jones and J. McCaffery The Use and Usefulness of Performance Measures in the Public Sector - C. Propper and D. Wilson Evolution of Performance Measurement until 1930 - D. Williams Does More (or even Better) Information Lead to Better Budgeting? - P. Joyce The Impact of Performance Budgeting on the Role of the Legislature: a Four-Country Study - M. Sterck An Indictment of Performance Measurement in the Public Sector - R. Jones Role Variations of Performance Measurement in Dutch Local Government - W. Van Elsacker, H. Ter Bogt and J. Van Helden Management Accounting in Government: Resurrecting the Classic Rules of Budget Theory - R. Jones Governmental Budgeting as Ex Ante Financial Accounting - M. Pendlebury and R. Jones National Accounting, Government Budgeting and the Accounting Discipline - R. Jones VOLUME 2: ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING Elements of a Theoretical Framework for Public Sector Accounting - J. Pallot Monuments, Mistakes and Opportunities - R. Mautz The Development of Conceptual Frameworks of Accounting for the Public Sector - R. Jones A Government Accountant's Perspective on Government Accounting Reform - R. Jones A Theory of the Published Accounts of Local Authorities - R. Jones and M. Pendlebury From Cash to Accruals in 25 years - J. Perrin Accrual Accounting for National Governments: The Case of Developing Countries - J. Craner and R. Jones Accrual Accounting in the Public Sector: Uses and Abuses - J. Pallot The Role of Resource Accounting in the UK Government's Quest for 'Better Accounting' - H. Mellett Accounting for Public Hospitals: A Case Study of Modified GAAP - S. Ellwood From Cash to Accrual Budgeting and Accounting in the Public Sector: The Dutch Experience - M. Van der Hoek Consolidation Principles and Practices for UK Government Sector - D. Heald and G. Georgiou Developing Whole of Government Accounting in the UK - D. Chow, C. Humphrey and J. Moll GASB No. 34's Governmental Financial Reporting Model: Evidence on its Information Relevance - E.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9543890953063965}
+{"content": "Tree Species Selection and Planting\nThe importance of correct tree species selection in an urban environment cannot be understated. Selecting the most suitable species is essential to ensuring trees can provide the benefits we desire within the urban forest, while reducing any negative impacts they may have on our environment.\nPositive benefits – such as shading, amenity, environmental and ecological values – need to outweigh the negative impacts – including infrastructure damage, lack of sunlight, associated allergies and pests, and potential safety concerns from structural failures.\nTo reduce the likelihood of future problems and conflicts, our arborists can provide expert advice on species selection and planting to ensure that the correct trees are planted in the correct positions. We will assess the site available for new plantings, the local environmental needs and concerns, the use of the area and any limitations due to adjacent infrastructure.\nArborlogix can work together with you to help you select the correct tree species that ensures you achieve the benefits you desire from your trees while complying with any local laws and council regulations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9290832877159119}
+{"content": "Illustration by ORIANA FENWICK\nDear World Leaders,\nGeneration Z has not experienced a moment absent exposure to conflict. For some people, war has been on their streets, while for others, it is increasingly on their screens. As the world progresses through this period of digital transformation that includes the explosion of network-connected devices comprising the Internet of Things, and moves toward closing a digital divide by bringing the second half of the world’s population online for the first time, the cyber threat surface expands. This augments the risk, diversity and complexity of cybersecurity challenges we all face.\nIn line with this trajectory, we are seeing an increase in conflict online coupled with flaring geopolitical tensions that endanger citizens, organizations and countries connected to the internet. Alarmingly, though future conflicts will inevitably include a digital component with the potential to affect people across the world, little progress has been made to define international guidelines for how states should behave online.\nThis is why we actively advocate for and demand digital peace.\nWhenever young people call for peace, their efforts are usually met with skepticism. So, allow us to clarify: we understand how the world works. We know governments need to retain power, leverage the latest technology, and gain any advantage over competing nations. However, our digital world is unlike our physical world. Due to the lack of a consistent legal framework in cyberspace, a state-backed or independent hacker can unleash an uncontrollable digital weapon capable of harming vulnerable populations. In fact, these disruptive cyberattacks are already taking place, as seen in the Nobelium incident that targeted approximately 3,000 email accounts at more than 150 different organizations, including many that focus on international development, humanitarian and human rights work, or the Florida water plant hack, in which a hacker tried to poison a Florida city’s water supply using a remote access software platform.\nThe ongoing pandemic has also provided us with a painful glimpse into what can happen if cyberattacks are left unchecked. As the World Health Organization (WHO) scrambled in early 2020 to address the spread of COVID-19, hackers saw an opportunity to strike. Despite the organization’s dedication to global public health, the WHO reported a fivefold increase in cyberattacks. Other health care institutions found themselves caught in digital crosshairs as well, including the Serum Institute of India, the Brno University Hospital, and the European Medicines Agency.\nWe cannot simply accept increasing attacks as a status quo online. The technological advancement and rapid digitization that has taken place during our lives have eliminated barriers like never before, and that must be protected. Unlike our offline world, split into nation-states, our online world has made it possible to transcend human-made boundaries, access information and connect with others across the globe. Cyberspace democratized our collective societies, providing opportunities for knowledge, growth and advancement. To safeguard these benefits, we cannot let the internet become a battlefield.\nWe need you, our world leaders, to commit to protecting the internet. From setting up diverse and inclusive cybersecurity summits to endorsing the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace, it’s time for you all to take meaningful and collaborative action to establish rules of the road, hold bad actors accountable and ensure digital freedoms for everyone. The future of both our online and offline worlds depend on it.\nSincerely,\nGurmehar Kaur Gurmehar Kaur is an author, social activist and the global ambassador for the Digital Peace Now Society, a new global nonprofit dedicated to building a society of empowered digital citizens who understand the threat of cyberwarfare and demand that world leaders ensure the safety of a digital world.\nKaur is the author of “Small Acts of Freedom,” a deeply personal family history published in 2018. Her second book, “The Young and the Restless: Youth and Politics in India,” was published during the Lok Sabha elections in May 2019. In 2017, Kaur was listed by Time magazine as a “Next Generation Leader”, a global listing of 10 young men and women making a difference in the world. She graduated from Lady Shri Ram College in 2019 and recently completed her master’s at University of Oxford. Kaur is also the co-founder of Citizens for Public Leadership, an independent nonpartisan movement focused on advocating for progressive public policy in India. CPL is an apolitical nonprofit with the sole objective of strengthening the capacity of Indian youth to take up leadership challenges in the public sphere.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6535910367965698}
+{"content": "Incident Report 1 I.Wireless and BYOD Security PlanWith the explosive growth in mobile computing technology and the adaptation of this technology the company has recently published what is known as a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy. BYOD policies allows a company to leverage an employee’s mobility to increase productivity by allowing remote access to the company’s network. This allows employees to update company data, prepare documents, and participate through video teleconferences all remotely. Because of this new policy, there has been an increase in the number of cybersecurity incidents being reported within the companies now expanded digital infrastructure. This integration of mobile platforms has introduced new attack pathways which did not exist in the previous network environment. For example, in the diagram above, an employee attempts to utilize a search engine. The request traverses the organization's switch and router where firewall allows the communication between the internal user and the search engine. However, if there is an external attempt to communicate\nIncident Report 2 with the network this attempt would likely be stopped at the firewall for being outside of parameters. However, with the BOYD policy the employee is allowed access the company’s network using their equipment which may be an unsecured access point. The above diagram shows what the network looks like with a BOYD policy. While previously company assets existed within the confines of the firewall on the network topography this has changed with personally owned devices accessing the network from outside the secured network area. This creates vulnerabilitiesas malicious users within the same wireless network may be able to gain access as illustrated above with the path shown in red. Additionally since the company does not maintain positive control over individual devices there is no current means to directly control the security configuration. These unauthorized entryways are called Rogue access points. Rogue access points can be established intentionally or unintentionally by malicious actors or employees. These access points are potential vulnerabilities which need to be protected against through policy, practice, and preventive measures. Rogue access points can be detected and identified. This process typi-\nIncident Report 3 cally involves cross-referencing service set identifier against pre-approved lists. If left unad-dressed these rogue access points are vulnerable to Address Resolution Protocol poisoning, de-nial-of-service, sniffing, and man-in-the-middle techniques. (Saruhan, 2007).This report proposes a solution which emphasizes automation in the detection and elimination of Rogue access points. By employing two levels of multi agents, Master mobile agents (MA) and Slave mobile agents (SA) it is possible to identify, and close rogue access points while still allowing the flexibility needed for a successful BYOD policy. When a new access point is created the MA creates and dispatches an SA. This SA’s will then be cloned and", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7719379663467407}
+{"content": "PRIME Facilitation Tool: Small-Business Expansion Sub-Awards\nPRIME targets a population that is in transition: in and out of food security between drought cycles, and gradual movement away from pastoral livelihoods.\nIn this remote market, the likelihood of external investors moving in or businesses expanding on their own is low. A development agency such as Mercy Corps would ideally play a facilitator’s role here in helping businesses secure capacities and finance to spur their expansion. However, this is not an option for most businesses serving pastoral areas, particularly those seeking no-interest loans. Mercy Corps adapted to the situation by engaging the private sector as development partners and using sub-awards as co-investment mechanisms. By “buying down” no more than 50% of the risk for businesses to expand and innovate in pastoral areas, PRIME is creating a pathway to profitability and growth for specific key value chain firms, and setting an example and incentive for other investors to crowd-in to the market. For this reason, PRIME approaches sub-awards as a risk-sharing partnership.\nThis brief discusses the risk-sharing partnership and lessons learned.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9006965160369873}
+{"content": "In\nKansas City, MO, your sewer line is the drain piping system that connects your house main drain with the Kansas City, MO sewer system or your private septic tank. When installed, your main drain was watertight and the joints are impenetrable. Due to the way the pipe sections are joined or earth movements (earthquakes and earth settling) the joints can be compromised and roots from trees and bushes can find a way into the sewer system. Over time these roots or pipe movements can prevent proper water flow and your sewer backs up. R - Mech offers drain cleaning and sewer pipe replacement services. We can cut the roots that are growing in the pipes to allow the water to flow freely again. However, just like pruning a bush, the roots will grow back, often in greater size, strength and number than before. In Kansas City, MO, there are several options to consider for this problem. We can simply cable the drain, treat the sewer line chemically with a product, which retards root growth, or replace the broken pipes. Call R - Mech to have our sewer and drain experts evaluate your challenges. \" Great work and solved two problems today. Westin was on time and finished the work within two hours after solving a difficult plumbing issue I've needed done.\" \" You rearranged schedules to get my issue handled. Everyone was great! Thanks\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8082773685455322}
+{"content": "This study investigates the potential effects of historical deforestation in South America using a regional climate model driven with reanalysis data. Two different sources of data were used to quantify deforestation during the 1980s to 2010s, leading to two scenarios of forest loss: smaller but spatially continuous in scenario 1 and larger but spatially scattered in scenario 2. The model simulates a generally warmer and drier local climate following deforestation. Vegetation canopy becomes warmer due to reduced canopy evapotranspiration, and ground becomes warmer due to more radiation reaching the ground. The warming signal for surface air is weaker than for ground and vegetation, likely due to reduced surface roughness suppressing the sensible heat flux. For surface air over deforested areas, the warming signal is stronger for the nighttime minimum temperature and weaker or even becomes a cooling signal for the daytime maximum temperature, due to the strong radiative effects of albedo at midday, which reduces the diurnal amplitude of temperature. The drying signals over deforested areas include lower atmospheric humidity, less precipitation, and drier soil. The model identifies the La Plata basin as a region remotely influenced by deforestation, where a simulated increase of precipitation leads to wetter soil, higher ET, and a strong surface cooling. Over both deforested and remote areas, the deforestation-induced surface climate changes are much stronger in scenario 2 than scenario 1; coarse-resolution data and models (such as in scenario 1) cannot represent the detailed spatial structure of deforestation and underestimate its impact on local and regional climates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993343949317932}
+{"content": "The Federal Bonding Program aims to encourage employers to hire people with criminal records by providing Fidelity Bonds. The bonding program seems to be successful so far. According to a survey of “Employer Attitudes Toward Hiring Ex-Offenders” published by The Prison Journal, employers were more likely to hire justice-involved individuals who were bonded. This has already led to 41,000 job placements of “hard-to-place” individuals\n(The Legal Act Center).\nFBP offers the possibility for justice-involved individuals who return home to restart their lives. There are 600,000 returning citizens facing barriers to employment, which often leads to recidivism. The FBP aims to help them find work faster by providing fidelity bonding for the first six months on the job.\nWhat is the Federal Bonding Program?\nThe U.S. Department of Labor established the Federal Bonding Program in 1966. The purpose of the program is to provide Fidelity Bonds to employers who hire “hard-to-place” job seekers, including the following groups of people: justice-involved individuals, individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, welfare recipients, individuals with poor credit records, economically disadvantaged youth and adults who lack work histories and individuals who were dishonorably discharged from the military.\nThe advantages of the Federal Bonding Program\nThe bonds cover the first six months of employment at no cost to the employer or the job applicant. It includes protecting the employers against the money or property loss caused by the dishonest acts of the job applicant. The FBP bond serves as an incentive to hire these applicants, and it is free of charge for the hiring company. Each bond has a $5,000 limit with a $0 deductible.\nRead the complete list of advantages for employers on the Federal Bonding Program’s website. The fidelity bond is already in effect on the first day of employment.\nHow can the bonds be applied?\nThe Department of Labor issues the bond packages to the employer or a job placement agency. The FBP can be applied to any job in any state. It applies to all full-time or part-time employees who performed a dishonest or fraudulent act. To be eligible for the program, the worker must meet the state’s legal age, and they must be paid wages with the federal taxes automatically deducted from their pay. Moreover, the employer must make an official job offer with a specified starting date.\nRead more about the Federal Bonding Program here: https://bonds4jobs.com/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.872607409954071}
+{"content": "REENACTMENT: The lesson focuses on a mission in which Robert Smalls was sent to convince President Lincoln to arm Negro troops in the South Carolina Lowcountry to fight for the Union. This is done in retrospective context through an interview with a reporter from The New York Enterprise, a black newspaper that had criticized Mr. Smalls after his defeat from Congress. Mr. Smalls reminds the reporter of the many positive things that he achieved for his constituents.\nBACKGROUND: Robert Smalls was born a slave in Beaufort. His mother, Lydia, was a house servant. His father purportedly was the master though scholars mention the possibility of others. In his younger years, Robert Smalls was given many advantages not available to most slave children. As a young teenager, he was sent to Charleston where he lived with McKees, his master's sister. There he held various jobs. He worked on the wharves driving a hoisting horse that guided the bales of cotton as they were lifted from the pier to the high decks of the steamers. By the time he was fifteen, he was made foreman. The job that he liked most was testing boats in all sorts of weather. He studied maps and charts, traced channels, studied currents and tides and memorized the location of the shoals and reefs in the Charleston Harbor.\nBy the time of the Civil War he had complete mastery of the harbors and waterways of the South Carolina and Georgia sea coasts. He soon was offered a job on a steamer called the Planter. After the war began, he became its pilot. He remained in this position after the Confederate Government chartered the Planter and converted it into a special dispatch boat for the defense of Charleston. The Planter had a carrying capacity of a thousand men. He was soon elevated to the position of wheelman, a position of trust and honor. On the morning of May 13, 1862, Robert Smalls carried through a plan to take himself, his wife and children and a few friends aboard the Planter and turn it over to a Federal ship just outside Charleston Harbor. Following this he served in the United States Navy. After the war, he became a prominent political figure in South Carolina until his death in 1915.\nStandards 3-4 The student will demonstrate an understanding of life in the antebellum period, the causes and effects of the Civil War, and the impact of Reconstruction in South Carolina. South Carolina played a key role in events that occurred before, during, and after the Civil War; and those events, in turn, greatly affected the state. To understand South Carolina’s experiences during this tumultuous time, the student will uti... This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into founding principles as viewed through this period of federal government involvement, the development and realignment of a new labor system not based on a system of slavery, and the significant political realignment of the South. This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into how Reconstruction resulted in the foundation for the struggle for civil rights. This indicator was also developed to foster inquiry into Reconstruction Era policies such as Constitutional amendme... 4.5.CO Compare the roles of various groups on Reconstruction. 8-4 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the multiple events that led to the Civil War. The outbreak of the Civil War was the culminating event in a decades-long series of regional issues that threatened American unity and South Carolina’s identity as one of the United States. To understand how South Carolina came to be at the cent... This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the significant causes of World War I and the factors leading to U.S. involvement. This indicator was also developed to promote inquiry into the effects of the war, to include its impact on the homefront, migration patterns, and continued foreign policy debates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5564213395118713}
+{"content": "New precise, responsive and selective univariate and multivariate chemometric spectrophotometric methods were developed and validated for determination of vandetanib (VTB), dasatinib (DTB), and sorafenib (SFB) in pure form, tablets, spiked human (plasma and urine). Determination of these drugs is essential because of their therapeutic benefits. These methods included double divisor ratio spectra derivative univariate method and chemometric multivariate method including partial least-squares (PLS) and principal component regression (PCR).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8055404424667358}
+{"content": "Apostolos Mastoris, Principal Consultant\nFebruary, 2021\nIn critical industries where severe disruption to business continuity can pose a broader risk to national or international infrastructure, regulators seek to safeguard people, businesses, and whole industries. One measure of this is\ncyber resilience, or an organization’s ability to prevent cyber attacks and minimize disruption to core business services should they occur.\nRegulatory frameworks measure organizations’ cyber resilience by mandating controlled and standardized security testing. They provide an opportunity for organizations to develop new means to detect and stop more attacks with greater efficiency. Those that embrace this opportunity can realize the business benefits of greater cyber resilience and be able to execute their strategies with less risk of operational disruption.\nRegulatory frameworks currently apply to financial institutions, telecoms providers, governmental bodies, and the civil nuclear sector. It is expected that yet more critical industries will adopt them. This guide is designed to help such organizations maximize the value they gain from regulatory assessment by:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8679945468902588}
+{"content": "Browser does not support script.\nTwitter\nCrispin is researching the potential of diagnostic tests that use Artificial Intelligence to address inequalities in low resource/self-pay healthcare communities. New technology in data acquisition and data analysis can drive significantly lower test costs. Greater affordability offers the potential for more, and earlier, diagnosis – a key predictor of outcomes. Improved diagnostic accuracy can also reduce potentially costly and redundant therapy. Crispin is a former Medical Technology company CEO and Director in three UK government departments. His last position was as West of India: Deputy High Commissioner and South Asia: Trade Commissioner, based in Mumbai, India. He is a trustee of OSCAR International - supporting gender equity and young leader programmes around football, in low income communities in Mumbai.\nArtificial Intelligence; Healthcare\nPrint or share", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8267017602920532}
+{"content": "Workers across the country are faced with potential hazards in the workplace each day. However, construction workers are frequently exposed to dangers that could have catastrophic consequences.\nFor example, an incident with heavy-duty machinery could lead to a crush injury, which could be life-changing. Additionally, construction workers are often tasked with working from heights. Again, a fall from a great height can be devastating and even potentially fatal.\nAs a result, it is important to consider ways in which the safety of a construction site can be improved. Outlined below are some key safety features, some of which are enshrined in federal law.\nInspect ladders before use\nGetting into the habit of inspecting ladders before using them could prevent incidents. Common signs that a ladder may not be suitable for use include cracks, structural damage, grease on the surface and missing parts. If defective ladders are discovered, they should be clearly marked so that people know not to use them and they are disposed of appropriately.\nEnsure stairways are safe\nIt is a common occurrence for accidents to happen on stairways. Slippery stairways can cause devastating falls, so it is vital to correct them immediately. Furthermore, ensure that the route is clear from trip and fall hazards at all times.\nUse cranes appropriately\nCranes will typically have a maximum load capacity that should never be exceeded. Additionally, chains, ropes and hooks should be routinely checked for any signs of wear and tear. Crucially, crane loads should never be moved in close proximity to electrical lines.\nMake sure scaffolding is safe\nMillions of people rely on scaffolding each day. Therefore, it is vital that scaffolding is never supported by an unstable base. Also, safety rails and guards should be installed where necessary. Scaffolding should be inspected on a regular basis and defective scaffolding should never be used.\nKnowing some common causes of construction site accidents and how to prevent them could protect you. If you have been involved in an accident, then you do have legal rights and protections. Find out more about the types of compensation you may be due.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7676523327827454}
+{"content": "RNA sequencing techniques have enabled the systematic elucidation of gene expression (RNA-Seq), transcription start sites (differential RNA-Seq), transcript 3' ends (Term-Seq), and post-transcriptional processes (ribosome profiling). The main challenge of transcriptomic studies is to remove ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs), which comprise more than 90% of the total RNA in a cell. Here, we report a low-cost and robust bacterial rRNA depletion method, RiboRid, based on the enzymatic degradation of rRNA by thermostable RNase H. This method implemented experimental considerations to minimize nonspecific degradation of mRNA and is capable of depleting pre-rRNAs that often comprise a large portion of RNA, even after rRNA depletion. We demonstrated the highly efficient removal of rRNA up to a removal efficiency of 99.99% for various transcriptome studies, including RNA-Seq, Term-Seq, and ribosome profiling, with a cost of approximately $10 per sample. This method is expected to be a robust method for large-scale high-throughput bacterial transcriptomic studies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9906042814254761}
+{"content": "BsMAbs can be separated into two main categories based on structure. Fc-based BsMAbs are similar to normal mAbs, with an Fc region and two Fab regions. However, the Fab regions of BsMAbs are structurally different, allowing the antibody to bind two distinct types of antigen.\nFragment-based BsMAb lacks the Fc region. They are formed from two or more distinct antibody fragments attached to a peptide linker. This makes it much smaller than Fs-based BsMAb, which makes it easier to penetrate into the network. To get more information about antibodies, you can also visit\nhttps://www.bosterbio.com/featured-products.\nImage Source: Google\nFragment-based BsMAbs\nWhile Fc-based BsMAb allows antibodies to bind to two antigens while immune cells bind and initiate an immune response, fragment-based BsMAb often act similarly to mAbs, but with a smaller size.\nOne antibody fragment binds to an antigen on a foreign or damaged cell, while the other triggers an immune response.\nThe small size of fragment-based BsMAbs reduces the distance between target cells and effector cells. This can allow target cells to be killed more efficiently than normal mAbs.\nThe smaller size also results in a shorter half-life and faster release from the body. This can be useful for some drugs where antibodies can have a significant toxic effect, such as some cancer drugs.\nFor example, BsMAb blinatumomab binds to CD3ε T cells and CD19 B cells, causing B cells to be killed. CD19 is most commonly expressed in malignant B cells in leukemia and lymphoma, so this antibody is an effective anti-cancer drug.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9278498291969299}
+{"content": "Investigation of the antioxidant effects of pheniramine maleate and nebivolol on testicular damage in rats with experimentally induced testis torsion\nYuvanc, ErcanTuglu, DevrimOzan, TuncKisa, UclerBalci, MahiBatislam, ErtanYilmaz, Erdal\nPurpose: To investigate the biochemical, histopathologic, and spermatogenetic changes in the detorsionated testicle after experimental torsion and to study the antioxidant effects of pheniramine maleate and nebivolol.Methods: Twenty-four Sprague-Dawley male rats were divided into 4 groups: Group 1: Sham; Group 2: Torsion/Detorsion (T/D); Group 3: T/D + Pheniramine maleate (PM); Group 4: T/D + Nebivolol (NB) group. Paroxanase (PON), total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), and oxidative stres index (OSI) were measured, and spermatogenetic and histopathologic evaluation was performed in tissue and blood samples.Results: The evaluation of tissue TAS indicated no statistically significant difference in Group 3 compared to Group 2. A statistically significant increase was detected in Group 4 compared to Group 2. Serum PON levels revealed a statistically significant increase in Groups 3 and 4 compared to Groups 1 and 2. The Johnsen testicular biopsy score decreased in Groups 3 and 4, but the decrease was not statistically significant.Conclusions: Pheniramine maleate and nebivolol have antioxidant effects against ischemia-reperfusion damage. They also support tissue recovery, which is more significantly observed by nebivolol.(AU)Texto completo", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9661933183670044}
+{"content": "Children suffer lifelong physical and mental poor health.\nAs\nadults, children who have been abused struggle with social and occupational development leading to poor socio-economic development in communities.\nA child who is abused is\nmore likely to abuse others as an adult so that violence is passed down from one generation to the next.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9690052270889282}
+{"content": "By far most that own pets do not consider grooming their pets, since they grasp that they treat it without any other person, by licking their chests back or paws. After the pet has short hair, they routinely do not have any issues grooming themselves, with no assistance from their human owners. Unequivocally the equivalent cannot be said about Persian pets or various species with long hair. Other than staying aware of the pet clean, grooming might assist with the removal of hair that is free. Since preparing hair does not occur effectively, it will shape hairballs inside the gut, which the pet will hack up. Sometimes in any case, they could have clinical issues as a result of these hairballs. You may acknowledge that pets could do without being dressed by someone else, they may like being brushed.\nTo groom a pet, filter or gently brush through the layer of the pet, going from the neck to the tail, by following the conceals lie. Do whatever it takes not to take action against the lie, because the pet will not really enjoy that a tiny smidgen. He might get disturbed, and if this happens stop the brushing and license him to loosen up by playing him for a little. His paws and face should not be dressed with the brush or the brush, as he will disdain that. You need to see clean ears and awe inspiring eyes, with no blazes. After the hair is long, grooming the pet can be outrageous, particularly if the stow away becomes tangled. In cases like this, you should just cut the parts which are tangled, if the pet grants you to do it. A considerable number individuals today feel that pets ought to zero in on their own stow away, yet a pinch of\nPet grooming Miami from their owners can engage the pet to prevent possible clinical issues.\nIf your pet could do without brushing, mobile pet grooming may be a predominant partner for her. When grooming your pet, you would require a brush or brush that is fitting to the kind of hair it is. There are different lengths of brushes or brushes that are legitimate to the hour of your pet’s hair. Getting the ideal brush or brush would check you do not hurt the skin under its own stow away. Brushing wipes out the free soil and hair staying aware of your pet clean. This would in like manner assist with making the conceal shining and strong by dissipating the ordinary oils that its hair incorporates. Pets do participate in a remarkable shower and a great shampooing would kill the dirt and bugs which exist in its stow away. You would should have a shower or sink stacked with water to the healthy level where your pet can safely stay in. By and large brilliant grooming is exceptionally fundamental for pets likewise and with an all around groomed pet you’d love it more and this helps them with staying strong too.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5089815855026245}
+{"content": "Awakening Symbols\nIn the case of enduring a journey of a self-discovering awakening, the associated connections made along the way have an impact on the person’s character while determining the outcome of their endeavor to seek a more fulfilling life. Moreover, a lifestyle of societal confinement and distress amplifies the propensity to inspire one’s urge of seeking significant change in life. In Kate Chopin’s novel, The Awakening, Edna Pontellier feels detained by her own life. Drowning in her responsibility of being a mother to two young children that she lacks a true connection with, Edna feels alienated by her objection to the idealistic feminine role of the late 1800’s Victorian society. After being treated as nothing more than her husband’s property for years, it awakens Edna to an epiphany of dissatisfaction with her life, prompting her to seek change. From the beginning of the story, Edna’s discontentment with her unaffectionate marriage to Leonce Pontellier is evident. This is shown in sequence with her quickly developing an infatuation with a younger man named Robert Lebrun. In Robert, Edna perceives everything that is missing in Leonce. In Robert’s absence, Edna has a short-lived affair with Alcee Arobin that predominantly serves as a physical relationship as she longs for Robert. By the end of her awakening, each of these men ultimately has their own unique impact on Edna as a person and her journey to free herself from a life of submissive confinement.\nTo Edna’s dismay, Leonce’s primary concern with her is ensuring the daily fulfillment of her maternal obligations of a typical woman at the time. Within the marriage, “no trace of passion or excessive and fictitious warmth colored her affection” (23). Leonce being the epitome of the ideal Victorian businessman at the time, had primarily materialistic interests brought upon by his lack of initiative taken in the household. Although Edna married into this Creole culture, its conservative nature only further suppressed her inner desires for a more passionate lifestyle. Between Leonce’s incessant maltreatment and the overwhelming oppression of the Victorian society, Edna reached a point of her own self-discovery in which she started to act upon her internal impulse to achieve independence and freedom. For no woman wants to be viewed by her spouse as “a piece of personal property which has suffered some damage” (7). Edna’s wretched marriage to Leonce serves as a window into her awakening of resentment to societal standards. While consistently facing burdens brought upon by her husband and kids, Edna realizes she has no interest in conforming to the prevalent “mother-woman” persona. In Victorian New Orleans, Edna was surrounded by women who submissively glorified their husbands and kids. This ubiquitous presence of the ideal woman pressured Edna to succumb to these overbearing constraints that she simply resented.\nOur writers can help you with any type of essay. For any subjectGet your price\nHow it works\nThe main driving force behind Edna’s rebellious awakening is her desire for the true, passionate love that lacks from her marriage. Subsequently, Robert Lebrun fulfills this aspiration from her physical to emotional needs and opens her eyes to what love truly is. The passionate love she always desired had awoken her motivation to pursue romantic satisfaction, even if that meant rebelliously having affairs on her husband. Edna had finally secured a passionate romance and her husband seemed like “a person whom she had married without love as an excuse” (82). However, Robert’s traditional views were not a match to Edna’s determination for independence. The pair became immensely attached to one another despite Robert’s desire to attain the married lifestyle amidst Edna already being unhappily married. When Robert left for Mexico, it had “taken the brightness, the color, the meaning out of everything” for Edna (50). Since she could not fully commit herself to Robert in the sense that she was already married, it shed light on Edna’s fate of not reaching true independence in her choices in life. Despite the lengths she went, she could not escape the life she once chose. This became increasingly apparent toward the end of the story when Robert left Edna once and for all, leaving behind only a note that said “I love you. Good-by—because I love you”(117). Robert not only left Edna behind in despair but also in a state of realization that her motives to achieve her own independence and serenity in a society of oppression was inevitably unattainable.\nFollowing Robert’s initial move to Mexico, Edna’s relations with Alcee Arobin began to take place. Edna had no emotional feelings for Arobin as her heart continued to ache for Robert, constantly pondering what he would be thinking if he knew of her actions. Ironically, Edna has remorse for her disloyalty to Robert rather than to her husband. Her physical relations with Arobin “acted like a narcotic upon her” (82). Through this simile, Chopin conveys Edna’s purpose of having the affair with Arobin. Not only was she further exploring her sexuality, but having another romantic figure in her life helped mend her shattered heart in Robert’s absence. He was her drug in the form of a human distraction to numb the pain. Although Arobin enabled Edna to further express herself and rebel against societal norms, the temporary solution only intensified her love for Robert and her yearning for his presence.\nBetween Edna’s husband and her two affairs, she learned a lot about herself and her narrow capability to gain independence along the journey of her awakening. Throughout the story, Edna is often symbolized by a bird attempting to break free from its cage and ultimately spiraling down into the ocean. When Edna was still living with Leonce, she resembled the constrained bird in dire need to escape. Once she did escape this cage of a home to pursue the passionate love she craved, she found herself overwhelmed with love for a man who wanted different things. Nevertheless, without having met Robert, Edna would never have had the experience of sharing a sincere love with another person, even if that meant engaging in merciless infidelity. The affair with Arobin helped ease her emotional pain and further explore another side of herself, while simultaneously rebelling against the societal standards. Between the three men, Edna gained new perspectives on life itself by releasing the many emotions she was coerced to suppress throughout her marriage amongst a culture and life that she simply never felt at home with.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6945459842681885}
+{"content": "Fill form to unlock content\nError - something went wrong!\nWatch the Full Webinar\nYour webinar is waiting\nWe’ve all heard the idiom, “Be careful not to put all of your eggs in one basket.” That phrase holds especially true in the world of cybersecurity.\nWhile there are numerous threat detection methods available on the market today, too many organizations continue relying on a limited set of threat detection capabilities—hoping to discover malicious activity before vulnerabilities can be exploited. This strategy is no longer viable.\nUnfortunately, modern threat actors have learned how to evade these detections, in turn, improving their success rates.\nTo combat this evolving approach, we must learn to diversify our threat detection capabilities, rather than remain focused on a single technology.\nDuring the webinar, we’ll share strategies for creating a robust defense by utilizing multiple detection methods in unison. We’ll also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the most popular methods organizations are using, including:\nIndicators of compromise (IOCs) Machine learning/artificial intelligence (AI) Threat intelligence Behavioral analytics Deception methods, and more", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6125402450561523}
+{"content": "Data and DocumentationOpen Data PolicyFAQENDEFRSuchbegriffAdvanced searchPublicationBack to overviewEngagement in care, viral suppression, drug resistance and reasons for non-engagement after home-based same-day ART initiation in Lesotho: a two-year follow-up of the CASCADE trialType of publicationPeer-reviewedPublikationsformOriginal article (peer-reviewed)AuthorAmstutz Alain, Brown Jennifer Anne, Ringera Isaac, Muhairwe Josephine, Lejone Thabo Ishmael, Klimkait Thomas, Glass Tracy Renée, Labhardt Niklaus Daniel,ProjectSupporting Lesotho on the way towards the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets: Operational and clinical research addressing HIV/AIDS care in resource-limited settingsShow allOriginal article (peer-reviewed)JournalClinical Infectious DiseasesPage(s)0Title of proceedingsClinical Infectious DiseasesDOI10.1093/cid/ciz1126Open AccessURLhttp://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciz1126Type of Open AccessPublisher (Gold Open Access)AbstractAbstractBackgroundThe CASCADE trial showed that compared to usual care (UC), offering same-day (SD) ART during home-based HIV testing improved engagement in care and viral suppression 12 months after diagnosis. However, open questions remain regarding long-term outcomes and the risk of propagating drug resistance.MethodsAfter completion of the primary endpoint at 12 months, participants not in care in both arms were traced and encouraged to access care. At 24 months, the following outcomes were assessed in both arms: Engagement in care, viral suppression, and reasons for non-engagement. Furthermore, we explored among SD arm non-linkers the acquisition of drug resistance mutations (DRMs).ResultsAt 24 months, 64% (88/137) in the SD vs 59% (81/137) in the UC arm were in care (absolute difference 5%; 95%CI -6-16; p=0.38) and 57% (78/137) vs 54% (74/137) had documented viral suppression (3%; -9-15; p=0.28). Among 36 participants alive and not in care at 24 months with ascertained status, the majority rejected contact with the health system or were unwilling to take ART. Among eight interviewed SD arm non-linkers, six had not initiated ART upon enrolment and no acquired DRMs were detected. Two had taken the initial 30-day ART supply and acquired DRMs.ConclusionsSD ART resulted in higher rates of engagement in care and viral suppression at 12 but not 24 months. Levelling off between both arms was driven by linkage beyond 12 months in the UC arm. We did not observe compensatory long-term disengagement in the SD arm. These long-term results endorse SD ART initiation policies.-", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5678076148033142}
+{"content": "Black cumin seed oil is known for helping maintain a balance of immune and inflammatory responses. This becomes more and more important over time. By supporting the factors that contribute to these systems, it helps your body stay balanced.\nPromote optimal immune response and support inflammatory factors at the same time with Black Cumin Seed Oil.\nBlack Cumin Seed Oil Benefits\nHelps inhibit inflammatory factors to encourage whole-body health", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9779257774353027}
+{"content": "One of the most controversial aspects of the First New Deal was the Agricultural Adjustment Act, or the AAA. This legislation was intended to help farmers by reducing the quantity of farm production so that farm prices would increase. Farmers were paid not to produce certain crops. At the beginning, however, some farm commodities already in production were deliberately destroyed. Opponents of the AAA, which was eventually declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, pointed in particular to the destruction of thousands of baby pigs who would otherwise grow to become mature pork. These swine, on the Coosaw plantation of J.M. Cellabos in Dale, were not photographed until 1939. E.C. Hunter, photographer.\nCourtesy of the Clemson University Libraries.\nStandards This indicator was developed to promote inquiry into how wartime government activities, the Progressive Movement, and the New Deal represented an expansion of federal power, including attempts to protect citizens. This indicator was designed to promote inquiry into military and economic policies during World War II, to include the significance of military bases in South Carolina. This indicator was also developed to foster inquiry into postwar economic developments and demographic changes, to include the immigration of Jewish refugees following the Holocaust.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5746940970420837}
+{"content": "In this section\nAdolescent transition is a coordinated and planned process which will involve you, your parents, your treating teams, your GP and others involved in your care.\nTransition is a gradual process which commences when you reach adolescence and is not completed until you are engaged in an adult health service.\nIt is a major milestone. As with other transitions in life, such as moving from high school to further education, training or work, this process should start early and involve discussions with you and your parents. This will help you and your parents to feel more comfortable and prepared with the process of moving on from The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) to adult health care.\nTransition will help you to know more about your condition, develop skills to manage your own health care needs where appropriate with the support of your parents and to know how to navigate adult healthcare. As you embark on your transition journey, you will be encouraged to contribute to decision-making and learn how to negotiate your care as an adult.\nWhen referred to the Transition Support Service by one of your RCH treating teams, we will support and guide you and your parents through this process often over several transition clinic visits and in partnership with your treating team/s. You will discuss a range of topics including information about adult service options, self-management tips, health and wellbeing issues and educational/vocational supports.\nThe Transition Support Service will also assist you with coordinating your transition and transfer of care from the RCH to adult health and community services.\nPrior to transfer from the RCH, you may also be invited to attend a joint transition clinic with your RCH treating and transition teams and with your new adult health service/s. This is an opportunity to meet your new adult health care team before you move on from care at the RCH.\nWhen your care is completed at the RCH, you will be referred to your adult health care team and/or GP. This transfer process may take some time and occur at different points especially if you see many medical teams.\nThere are several aims of adolescent transition. These include:\n[adapted from McDonagh, 2003, 2005]\nThere are four general phases for an effective transition process.\nThis phase involves an introduction to the concept of transition, starting the information exchange, and an assessment of your knowledge of your medical condition and how to manage it to the best of your ability.\nThis phase involves starting to have a conversation with your doctor, without your parent/carer if appropriate. It also involves developing a transition plan and having a Transition Lead assigned to you (the person who will help manage the transition process).\nThis phase involves preparing you for transfer and an information exchange between your health care team/s at the RCH and your new adult care team/s.\nThis phase involves follow-up contact with you, including the opportunity for written evaluation and feedback of the transition experience.\nThese links will provide more information for you but if you have any other questions, please contact the Transition Support Service on\ntransition.support@rch.org.au.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7867116928100586}
+{"content": "This module aims to introduce key concepts concerning employment relations at an international level. Through understanding how external and internal environments influence employment relations and its impact on organizational performance, students will be able to analyse the complex nature of managing employee relations across border and explain how multinational corporations (MNCs) can effectively manage their employee relations.\nA. Understand key concepts of international employee relations\nB. Apply key concepts to explain issues on international employment relations C. Explain the impact of managing employment relations on Multinational Corporations (MNCs) D. Critically analyse impact of political, economic and social phenomena on managing employment relations cross borders E. Conduct data search, consolidation and analysis of relevant topics\nThis module will be delivered in lecture and seminar mode. Teaching will be organized beginning by in-class activities and mini presentations followed by a lecture highlighting key learning points of the week.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9979548454284668}
+{"content": "Recycled steel products demands a new technique for determining tramp elements in steel. In this paper, As and Sb in ironcertified reference materials were determined by neutron activation analysis with the multiple gamma-ray detection method.The determined values are in good agreement with certified and reference values. The lower determination limits (LDL) forAs and Sb in high purity iron are 0.012 and 0.0025 ppm, respectively. As the demanded LDL for As and Sb is 0.1 ppm, the methoddescribed in this work is suitable for determining As and Sb in recycled steel.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5638871788978577}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTrust in individuals is strongly guided by group membership; ingroup favouritism in trust is a very robust finding in the literature on pro-social behaviour. We know, however, that group attitudes can change based on discrete encounters with group members (i.e., intergroup contact). This research examines how people use previous experiences with ingroup and outgroup members to inform decisions to trust novel, unknown group members. This process, which we refer to as member-to-member generalisation, was examined in two studies using a student sample (N = 135) and a larger and more representative online sample (N = 226). The moderating effects of group membership (ingroup vs outgroup vs unknown) and interaction valence (positive vs negative) on member-to-member generalisation were explored in ten sequential Trust Games. We examined changes in investment behaviour based on feedback from the previous partner, where feedback was either positive (high reciprocation) or negative (no reciprocation). We observed consistent evidence for member-to-member generalisation. People did not just rely on initial group attitudes to guide their trust behaviour, but adjusted their behaviour towards novel individuals based on previous experiences. Generalisation was stronger for interactions that were negative and seemingly unexpected. When people showed strong distrust of the outgroup (Study 1) or were highly identified with the ingroup (Study 2), they changed their behaviour towards novel partners more after experiencing incongruent interactions. These findings are discussed in relation to intergroup contact theory, outgroup homogeneity, and expectancy violation effects.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6248511075973511}
+{"content": "Aspiring teachers need a bachelor's degree before starting their career. Applicants to most bachelor's programs need a high school diploma, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and acceptable ACT or SAT scores. Some programs require applicants to submit entrance essays and recommendation letters. Some schools request placement tests and interviews.\nMany schools offer online teaching degrees for added flexibility. Coursework varies by focus. Students can specialize in many areas, including elementary and secondary school education. Other popular specializations include special education and physical education.\nGraduates can work as teachers or administrators in private or public schools. Some students who earn an online education degree work in adult education.\nThis page highlights the best online teaching degrees, including common courses and costs.View Our Rankings List Here\nAccreditedSchoolsOnline.org is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.\nTop Online Programs\nExplore programs of your interests with the high-quality standards and flexibility you need to take your career to the next level.\nFrequently Asked Questions About Teaching\nStudents can pursue an online education degree at the associate, bachelor's, or graduate level.\nYes. Many schools offer fully online teaching degrees. These programs run asynchronously, allowing learners to complete coursework around their schedule.\nYes. Teachers need at least a bachelor's degree to qualify for professional certification and teach in K-12 public schools. However, an associate-level degree can qualify graduates for teacher's aide positions or jobs in preschools or daycares.\nWhy Get a Teaching Degree?\nMany regionally accredited bachelor's in education programs contain state-approved teacher preparation programs. These programs meet minimum educational requirements for K-12 teaching certification. Educators need this certification to teach in public schools. Online teaching degrees also train learners for teaching or administrative work in private schools.\nAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), kindergarten and elementary school teachers earn a median annual salary of $60,660. Middle school and high school teachers make similar salaries. School principals earn a median of $98,490 annually.\nHow Much Does a Teaching Degree Cost?\nThe cost of a teaching degree varies by school and program. As of August 2021, students spend an average of $35,720 annually on tuition and fees, according to EducationData.org. In-state students at public institutions pay the most affordable tuition. Education costs also vary by state.\nOnline teaching degrees often cost less than on-campus degrees. Distance learners also save money by avoiding campus parking and room-and-board expenses. However, some online programs require in-person fieldwork, such as student teaching.\nAdditional Online Student Fees\nOnline learners should budget for books and supplies. They also need a reliable computer and internet access. Students may need to pay for device repairs or assistance. Other possible expenses include graduation and distance learning fees.\nSome online education programs require short, in-person residencies on campus. Students should budget for travel and lodging expenses.\nHow Much Do Teaching Graduates Make?\nSalaries vary by teachers' position, credentials, and employer. Teachers with advanced education and professional experience can move into high-paying administrative positions. Some teaching graduates create programs for private companies or nonprofits. Bachelor's in education graduates can also pursue a master's or doctoral degree.\nCourses in Teaching Programs\nCourses in teaching programs vary by school and specialization. Aspiring elementary teachers complete courses in early childhood education and assessment of young children. Prospective high school teachers take courses on older students' learning.\nMost education programs cover topics such as instructional technology and current curriculum and instruction research. Online teaching degrees build skills in lesson planning, communication, and classroom management. Students complete specialized elective coursework in areas such as special education or physical education.\nSee below for common courses in teaching programs.\nLearners study human development from birth through adolescence. They learn about how cognitive and physical development intersect with social and emotional development. The course discusses influencing factors such as culture, gender, and socioeconomic status. Students conduct field observations during and outside of class sessions. Child Development This core course explores classroom management theory. Enrollees learn how to meet students' essential psychological needs and create positive peer and student-teacher relationships. Coursework covers classroom behavior standards. Degree-seekers learn how to collaborate with parents and increase student motivation. Enrollees also learn how to keep students on task and create behavior change plans. Introduction to Classroom Management This required course introduces learners to application technologies that support student learning. Enrollees learn how technology can enhance achievement, improve accessibility, and fulfill curriculum needs. The course includes technology-based projects that allow learners to show their course learnings. Instructional Technology in Education How to Become a Teacher\nMost aspiring teachers start by earning a bachelor's degree from a state-approved teacher education program. Learners may major in early childhood education, middle school education, and secondary school education. Schools may require a content area specialization such as math or reading.\nNext, learners apply for state-issued teaching licensure or certification. Candidates must pass background checks and professional examinations. Required examinations usually include one general teaching certification test and one subject-area test. Some high school teachers need a master's degree.\nProspective teachers receive feedback and training during supervised student teaching fieldwork. Teachers spend their days planning lessons and conducting classes. They also collaborate with families and school administrators.\nLicensure for Teaching\nPublic school teachers need a state-administered teaching license or certification. All states require teachers seeking licensure or certification to complete a state-approved teacher preparation program at a regionally accredited school.\nApproved teacher preparation programs build key skills in student progress assessment, classroom behavior management, and curriculum development. These programs include at least one semester of supervised student teaching.\nTeaching licensure costs $75-$200. To maintain licensure, teachers must complete continuing education hours every few years. Licensure renewal includes a fee. New teachers in some states receive a provisional license. They can apply for full licensure after a trial period.\nProspective teachers can learn more about teaching licensure at AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org.\n25 Best Online Teaching Programs 2021\nLocated in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue ranks among the nation's top public research institutions. The university serves learners who cannot attend on-campus courses through its comprehensive online school, Purdue Global.\nPurdue's online master of education presents current educators with four options of study: applied behavioral analysis, curriculum and instruction, design and technology, and special education. The options take 18-22 months, depending on which route students select. Also, while current educators or those working within the education industry benefit most from the master of education, not all programs require educational experience. For example, the master's in learning design and technology only requires a bachelor's degree, resume, personal statement, three recommendation letters, and official transcripts.\nAfter selecting an education major for their master's, some learners can further specialize their degrees. The master's in special education allows for six different concentrations. Course requirements vary based on students' selected route.\nJohns Hopkins, one of the world's most well-respected schools, offers many options for students who want to pursue a degree in teaching. The university focuses heavily on graduate programs for current professionals who want to advance their careers.\nThose interested in an online teaching degree can enroll in Johns Hopkins' global doctor of education. Created for working students, the online doctoral program is only available part time and takes 3-7 years to complete, depending on required credits and student focus. The program begins every fall and only accepts applicants once per year.\nEnrollees complete 90-93 credits to graduate. However, some students can transfer up to 37 credits completed during their master's degree. Applicants need a master's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA. Other application materials include a personal statement, a resume or CV, and three recommendation letters.\nOne of the state's premier public universities, Raleigh-based NC State provides learners with an affordable education. Over 36,000 students attend NC State and enjoy connections with local employers.\nNC State's 36-credit online master of education features a specialization in adult and continuing professional education, community college teaching, or health professions education. The degree leads to careers within community colleges, vocational schools, and trade schools. NC State charges the same per-credit tuition rate for all learners, regardless of residency.\nApplicants must demonstrate a background in education. Aside from a bachelor's degree, NC State only requires learners to submit their undergraduate transcript, work history, and reason for applying for the master's degree.\nChartered in 1785 as one of the earliest public institutions of higher education, UGA uses its years of experience to educate learners for modern careers. The school emphasizes hands-on learning and research, two factors that extend to the university's online programs.\nThe online master of education features multiple focuses, including educational philosophy, reading education, science education, and middle grades education. Requirements and program length vary by option, but learners can anticipate completing 36 hours over two years. While online learners do not gain hands-on experience in person, UGA builds upon students' professional experience with scenarios and group learning.\nUGA allows students to transfer up to six hours, reducing program duration and cost. Applicants need a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and must complete a statement of purpose and demonstrate professional experience.\nIU in Bloomington, the school's main campus, offers more than 550 academic programs. Across all of the university's campuses, including the growing online school, IU educates more than 110,000 learners each year.\nThose interested in an online master's degree in education can choose from 14 programs, each with specific career outcomes. Many of IU's online education degrees focus on a specific subject, such as liberal studies, English, or chemistry. These 100% online options require 30-36 credits and prepare students to become high school teachers. Other options, such as the adult education master's degree, teach students to educate specific groups or secure niche positions within the industry. These options require 36 credits and some only run 80% online, meaning learners must gain in-person experience.\nRegardless of students' chosen degrees, IU charges a per-credit tuition rate with Indiana residents receiving a lower in-state tuition rate.\nLocated in Longview, Texas, LETU enrolls just 3,150 learners, 288 of whom are enrolled in a graduate program. Despite its small size, the private school extends its programs to students outside of Longview through its online degrees. As a Christian school, LETU implements Christian teachings into its master of education degree. This experience could prepare learners for teaching careers within private schools.\nDesigned for individuals with a bachelor's degree but no teaching experience, LETU's online teaching degree qualifies students for teacher certification in Texas. Learners can choose from three options: grade four, grades 4-8, or grades 7-12. All three routes require 36 credits and run entirely online. LETU only allows students to complete one course at a time, though courses last just 3-7 weeks.\nConsistently ranked among the nation's top public research universities, MSU teaches nearly 50,000 students and maintains a low 16-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio.\nMSU offers five graduate-level education degrees online, four of which only come through online school. The options require at least 30 credits to complete, and most learners take up to two years to earn their degrees. Most online learners continue working full time.\nApplication requirements vary by degree, though applicants should first earn professional educational experience related to the degree. MSU prefers candidates with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and the university does not set GRE requirements. Each program accepts new students twice per year.\nOne of the state's leaders in public education, UCF offers an affordable education, as half of its first-time students graduate with no debt. Learners across the nation can take advantage of affordable tuition through UCF's online school.\nUCF offers several online master's degrees for students interested in education, including a master of exceptional student education. The 33-credit online degree prepares learners to work with K-12 students. Most students take two years to graduate, though part-time learners who continue working might take longer. Graduates are qualified to work with exceptional students at all levels, including internationally.\nTo qualify for the master of exceptional student education, applicants should first become certified to work with exceptional students. Other application requirements include relevant professional experience, GRE or GMAT scores, official transcripts, and a professional resume.\nEstablished in 1889, TAMUC is part of the extensive Texas A&M University system. Despite the school's small size relative to the system's other universities, TAMUC enrolls roughly 4,000 graduate students, many of whom study online.\nTAMUC offers a variety of master's degrees in education, some of which run entirely online and others in a 50-50 hybrid format. Each degree leads to specific career outcomes, such as educational administration, college education, or high school education. Most options take two years to complete and require 30-36 credits. Some options also allow for a focus. For example, the master of higher education allows for a focus in either administration or college teaching.\nAll applicants need a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher and must submit GRE scores. They must also prove a professional background in education. Some programs require that applicants obtain a teaching license in Texas.\nAn integral part of the CSU system, CSUF provides affordable higher education to enrollees in southern California. The university enrolls nearly 40,000 students from around the world and ranks among one of the state's most diverse schools.\nBest for current educators, particularly those who live and work in California, CSUF's online master's degrees in education lead to various careers and teach new skills to current teachers. Each option takes two years to complete the 30 or more required credits. After selecting a degree, learners can also choose a specialization. For example, the master's program in secondary education offers a mathematics foundation or a general education option.\nCSUF requires applicants to hold accredited bachelor's degrees with a 3.0 GPA on all related academic work. During the application, learners submit a current resume, a statement of purpose, two recommendation letters, and proof of a teaching credential.\nUSF, the state's top public research university, teaches students across the Tampa Bay regions through its multiple campuses and online school. The fast-growing university continues to attract talented learners with its low costs and quality educational programs.\nOnline learners at USF can choose from 10 different master's-level online teaching degrees. Most of the programs build upon prior teaching experience, so applicants should first become certified educators and teach for several years. Learners complete the programs entirely online and complete at least 30 credits over a two-year period. Programs culminate either with a thesis or comprehensive exam.\nDuring the application, individuals submit a current resume that proves teaching experience, a statement of purpose that explains how the program aligns with professional goals, and two recommendation letters. Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements could still qualify for the programs as long as they hold National Board Certification.\nLocated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drexel focuses on providing practical knowledge that leads to careers. Aside from the university's connections in the Philadelphia area, Drexel also provides a tight-knit global alumni network.\nDrexel offers two teaching degrees online: a bachelor's in elementary education and a non-certification bachelor's in education. The bachelor's in elementary education requires 188 quarter-credits completed over four years. Aside from student teaching and special education student teaching seminars, the entire program runs online. The non-certification bachelor's degree requires 180 quarter-credits completed entirely online. Drexel uses four 10-week quarters during the year, ideal for working students who want to study part time.\nTransfer students can bring in up to 90 quarter credits (equal to 60 semester credits) if they completed the credits with a C grade or better. Other admission requirements include ACT/SAT scores and official transcripts.\nUArizona, one of the nation's top public research universities and a regional leader in education, maintains connections with some of the country's top employers.\nIntended for individuals without a teacher certification, UArizona's master of teaching and teacher education uses online courses and takes just one year to complete. However, enrollees must study full time, including during the summer. This full-year program also includes a student teaching internship, a requirement to become certified in Arizona. Graduates qualify to teach grades 7-12.\nApplicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. UArizona also requires a 3.0 GPA. If an applicant's GPA falls under 3.0, the university looks at the 60 semester credits most recently completed.\nLocated in Manhattan, Kansas, K-State teaches more than 22,000 students from across the nation. The public school serves as a regional leader in education, and learners who graduate with a master's degree enjoy a 97% job placement rate.\nK-State's online master of education programs provide many options for students with different professional backgrounds. For example, current educators can enroll in the adult learning and leadership master's degree while those without licenses can choose from various hybrid programs. The hybrid programs offer courses online, though learners must complete a student teaching internship to graduate and become a certified educator in Kansas.\nThe online master of education programs take 12 months of accelerated study to complete. Part-time learners take longer to earn the degree. Application requirements include a bachelor's degree, resume, statement of intent, and recommendation letters.\nFIU, a public research school in Miami, teaches subjects that prepare learners for a global workplace. Aside from its two campuses, FIU also extends many of its programs to learners around the world through its online school.\nProspective students should note that FIU's online bachelor's degree in early childhood development does not lead to a teaching certification. However, some employers, including schools abroad, may not require a certification. Regardless, the program teaches all skills necessary to begin working with children from birth to age eight. Enrollees complete 120 credits, 30 of which count as major requirements.\nFIU requires applicants to submit official SAT or ACT test scores and high school transcripts. Transfer students may bring in 60 credits but must submit recent college transcripts. To qualify for the early childhood development program, learners must earn a 2.5 GPA or better on their lower-division coursework at FIU.\nUI, the state's oldest institution of higher education, teaches over 31,500 students, including over 6,000 graduate learners. The storied university has developed a reputation for its arts and sciences programs, and graduates enjoy the benefits of an extensive alumni network and local connections.\nUI offers several online teaching degrees at the master's level, including a 33-credit master's in teaching and learning and a 36-credit master's in educational policy and leadership studies. While program lengths vary depending on students' enrollment status, most learners graduate in two years. Most coursework runs entirely online. However, the master of educational policy and leadership studies includes an in-person clinical component.\nBefore applying, prospective students should first secure a teaching license and gain at least three years of full-time teaching experience. Application requirements include a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA, two recommendation letters, and a statement of purpose.\nLSU, the state's flagship university, serves learners well beyond Shreveport through its online programs. LSU offers over 80 programs online, including graduate-level teaching degrees.\nLSU's three master's degrees in teaching focus on educational leadership, educational technology, and higher education administration. Each option leads to specific career outcomes and takes fewer than two years to complete. The programs require 36-39 credits, and LSU allows learners to study part time. All three options cater to current educators looking to advance their careers and learn new skills.\nAside from a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA, LSU requires three recommendation letters, a personal statement, and a resume. LSU does not set GRE requirements, though learners can strengthen their applications with strong GRE scores.\nRecognized worldwide for its quality programs, Ohio State consistently ranks among the nation's top public universities. Students attend courses at campuses throughout Ohio, though many learners choose to complete their studies online.\nThe online associate of arts in early childhood development and education provides a quick route to a teaching license in Ohio. The coursework in the two-year degree runs completely online, though learners must gain in-person experience through student teaching to become licensed educators. To complete the program, students must earn 60 semester hours. Graduates qualify to teach pre-kindergarten students in Ohio.\nOSU only requires applicants to hold a high school or GED diploma. While the program sets no specific GPA requirements, higher GPAs help applicants secure a spot in the program. After graduating, students can also apply their credits toward a bachelor's degree in early childhood education.\nFounded in 1889, Clemson is one of the region's top public institutions of higher education. While many of its 26,000 learners study onsite in Clemson, South Carolina, others choose to study online. Clemson also offers an array of graduate programs, including the online master of education in teaching and learning.\nIntended for current K-12 teachers, the teaching and learning program runs entirely online and takes just 18 months to finish. Enrollees choose a specialization in STEAM, instructional coaching, experiential learning for early childhood, or effective and reflective learning. The program helps teachers advance their professional standing and potentially earn higher wages.\nClemson only accepts students into the online teaching program during the fall semester. Applicants must submit transcripts with a 3.0 GPA, a current resume, three recommendation letters, and a personal statement. Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements must submit GRE scores.\nLocated in Redlands, California, Redlands provides students with a private education. The school maintains a 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio that helps learners excel in their courses, even if they choose to study online.\nCollege graduates looking to become licensed educators can enroll in Redland's online education programs, including the online master's in learning and teaching. The master's degree requires 36-39 credits and takes 18 months to complete. Enrollees complete all courses online, except for the 18-week student teaching experience required for a California teaching certification.\nRedlands offers a flexible format for its online courses, allowing busy learners to continue working while earning their degree. The program also uses accelerated seven-week courses that learners complete one at a time. Upon graduating, students qualify for the California Education Specialist Preliminary Credential. Redlands does not require GRE scores from applicants.\nAs one of California's leaders in public education, SDSU strives to offer a quality and affordable education to learners. Those who cannot regularly commute to campus or relocate to the San Diego area can take advantage of SDSU's robust online program.\nCreated for educators and school administrators working at the PK-12 levels, the master's degree in teacher leadership runs entirely online. Full-time learners complete this program in one year. The program covers school improvement leadership, visionary leadership, and organizational structure. Graduates often find leadership positions within public and private educational institutions.\nOnly those with at least three years of professional teaching experience can apply to the master's in teacher leadership. Applicants need a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.85 GPA. While not explicitly required, SDSU's program best serves those with teaching certifications in California.\nBoone, North Carolina-based Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, making it a large part of the University of North Carolina System. While many learners choose to study at Appalachian's scenic campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains, others take advantage of the university's esteemed online programs.\nAppalachian offers several undergraduate teaching degrees online, including bachelor's degrees in elementary and middle grades education. Both options lead to licensure, so students must commit to an in-person student teaching internship. Aside from these onsite requirements, both programs run entirely online. After completing lower-division prerequisite courses elsewhere, students complete 70-73 credits to earn the bachelor's degree.\nNew college students complete the undergraduate teaching degrees in nine semesters, which includes the required student teaching internship. Appalachian only accepts transfer students with at least 30 credits into these programs.\nA private, Catholic school located on the coast in Chicago, Illinois, Loyola maintains a low 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes.\nLoyola's unique master of education in international higher education prepares graduates for various careers in education, administration, and study-abroad opportunities. Most courses run online, though two courses require blended study. Loyola only offers the in-person requirements in Rome, Italy, and Vietnam. Enrollees must complete an internship to gain field experience. The 36-credit program culminates with a capstone course.\nThe international higher education program uses a cohort system and takes two years to complete. Because of the program's international requirements, applicants should live in or near the locations where Loyola offers courses. Applicants need a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA and must submit a personal statement.\nChartered in 1869, UNL is one of the state's top institutions of public education. UNL enrolls nearly 26,000 learners, most of whom pursue undergraduate degrees.\nWhile the program does not lead directly to licensure, the online bachelor's in child, youth, and family studies with an emphasis in early childhood in a mobile society prepares students to work with children from birth through age eight. The 120-credit program runs entirely online. Graduates find positions working at childcare centers, preschools, and Head Start programs in the Great Plains region.\nApplicants must meet requirements set by UNL and the program, including completing 30 credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA, providing ACT or SAT scores, and submitting recommendation letters.\nLocated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, SJU follows the Jesuit tradition of full-person education. Despite its small size, the private school's alumni network consists of over 66,000 individuals, many of whom help connect recent graduates with career opportunities.\nSJU's online master's degree in secondary education leads to teaching certification, making it an ideal option for bachelor's degree-holders looking to become educators. The program runs entirely online, and the courses flex around the schedules of working students. Graduates are qualified to earn a Pennsylvania teaching certification for English, math, science, or citizenship for grades 7-12.\nThe program best serves students with a background in English, math, science, or citizenship. Applicants need a bachelor's degree and must demonstrate at least 30 credits in one of these fields. Those without ample experience must complete prerequisite coursework.\nWritten by:\nSarah Gardam holds a Ph.D. in English with a concentration in women's and gender studies. For many years, Sarah taught English and interdisciplinary courses at various colleges on the East Coast. She now lives in Washington State and works as a freelance writer for nonprofit organizations and for HigherEducation.com. Sarah also writes creatively and does volunteer communications work for environmental protection campaigns and organizations. She backpacks in the wilderness whenever she can.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5861092805862427}
+{"content": "“Polymers in electronics from insulating to conducting: Fundamental properties and unique capabilities”\nThe consideration of polymers as electronic materials has a long history. For example, the release of stored charge in insulating polymers was observed at least as far back as the 1930’s. Conductive polypyrrole was reported in the 1960’s. Gate modulated transistors with polymers as semiconductors were reported in the 1980s. However, it is only recently that critical evaluations of the performance, stability, and manufacturability of polymeric electronic materials compared to technological opportunities has influenced polymer electronics research. This seminar will focus on recent results from our research group that probe the present limits to polymer properties and the capabilities they might have that could be superior to those of inorganic counterparts. Concepts will be explained at an introductory level, followed by presentation of detailed findings. Polymer dielectrics, p- and n-type conductors, semiconductors in sensors, thermoelectrics, and bioassembled conductors will be described.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9010204076766968}
+{"content": "Authors\nZerovalent palladium complexes are ubiquitous active species in modern cross-coupling reactions that comprise many premier methods for the construction of C–C and C–heteroatom bonds in organic synthesis. While palladium(0) complexes stabilized by two or more dative ligands are widely known, the most active form of Pd(0) coordinated by a single ancillary ligand (“monoligated Pd(0)”) has long eluded direct characterization. We report the synthesis and unambiguous solution- and solid-state characterization of functionally 12-electron Pd(0) complexes coordinated by a single tri(1-adamantyl)phosphine (PAd3) ligand. Access to these fleeting intermediates was achieved by enabling B-to-Pd transmetalation reactions that occur at cryogenic temperature. This work opens new avenues to experimentally interrogate highly reactive on-cycle Pd(0) catalysts and their structure-dependent reactivity and speciation, which should be broadly informative in continuing studies of catalytic processes featuring the prevalent Pd(0)/Pd(II) redox couple.\nElectronic Supporting Information", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9910153150558472}
+{"content": "Know the Role of Jardiance for HFpEF\nYou'll hear buzz about\nthe role of Jardiance (empagliflozin) in managing heart failure with PRESERVED ejection fraction (HFpEF).\nThis is in addition to the growing evidence showing benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure with REDUCED ejection fraction.\nBut over half of HF patients have HFpEF...often due to high blood pressure causing a stiff left ventricle that can't adequately fill.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7856093645095825}
+{"content": "Restricting US Military Aid to Israel in the Age of Normalization\nNormalization in the Context of American Military Imperialism\nUS Legislative Responses and Maintaining Israel’s QME US Aid to Israel in the Wake of a Transformative Moment What Needs to be Done to Restrict Aid Activists and lobbyists must pressure policymakers and the international community to restrict US military aid to Israel, including through sanctions. They should support McCollum’s Bill, further legislation conditioning aid to Israel, and should push for legislation that tracks Israel’s military spending. They should promote grassroots groups and NGOs already dedicated to this work, including the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, Adalah Justice Project, American Muslims for Palestine, and the American Friends Service Committee. Activists, lobbyists, and policymakers must support the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement, which is part of a larger strategy to hold accountable corporations and companies implicated in arms deals with Israel, including Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and Elbit Systems. They must join municipal campaigns and initiatives, such as Dissenter’s Divest From Death, to target these entities and their activities that contribute to the violation of Palestinians’ rights and others in the region. International policymakers must promote the growing movement to hold Israel accountable for its ongoing violations – whether in the halls of Congress, at the corporate level, or even at the state level – through legislation and partnerships that protect, praise, and fund them. They must concomitantly push for legislative efforts that condition aid based on accountability to human rights. US policymakers must uplift and support the voices of US citizens who are calling, and writing letters to, their representatives demanding an end to US military support for Israel. They should also continue to sign petitions in conjunction with national campaigns working to protect Palestinians’ rights. International policymakers must oppose and demand the revocation of anti-BDS laws which quash and delegitimize criticism of Israel, especially in the US. They must also demand that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) rescind its 2020 redefinition of anti-Semitism that includes critique of Israel, a redefinition which has already been adopted by several governments. The controversial redefinition threatens free speech, and poses a significant challenge to combating real antisemitism and promoting Palestinian human rights. Nadya Tannous\n2021-09-21 | Israel/ Palestine | English | JuanCole", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9884128570556641}
+{"content": "This Technical Brief summarizes WHO guidance on water, sanitation and health care waste which is relevant for viruses (including coronaviruses). This Technical Brief is written in particular for water and sanitation practitioners and providers.\nGuidance for COVID-19 prevention and control in schools including actions for school administrators, teachers, staff, parents, community members, and students.\nTags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19, Cross Cutting, Cross Cutting, Handwashing with Soap, Handwashing with Soap, Hygiene Promotion, Hygiene Promotion, Public Health, and Public Health. Organisations: IFRC and UNICEF.\nPublisher: World Health Organization Year: 1999 Description: This document provides guidance on the steps for managing unwanted pharmaceuticals during and following an emergency. This includes sorting categories and disposal methods.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9981445074081421}
+{"content": "Visit www.beyondculinarycanada.com for more information.\nAn insight into Ontario’s modern farming communities offers a unique appreciation for the origins of our food. While farming is certainly not new, there’s a new generation of farmers who are approaching the business, and the lifestyle, in innovative ways, bringing farming to a fresh and exciting new level. Today’s first generation farmers are embracing farming as a lifestyle choice. They are committed to using processing techniques that contribute to Ontario’s and Canada’s economic development by protecting the environment, adapting to climate change, and promoting human health as well as animal welfare. - Beyond Culinary is a Canadian culinary series exploring the stories behind the food in the different regions throughout Canada.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6585990190505981}
+{"content": "In New York, it is not uncommon for a person to receive medical care in a facility owned by a municipality. Doctors that work for municipalities, like other physicians, can make harmful mistakes, and while parties can seek compensation from municipalities via medical malpractice suits, they must comply with certain notice requirements to protect their claims. Recently, a New York court issued an opinion warning of the consequences of failing to comply with notice requirements in cases against municipalities, in a matter in which it ultimately dismissed the plaintiff’s claims. If you were hurt by incompetent medical care in a municipal facility, it is smart to speak to a Syracuse medical malpractice lawyer regarding what you must do to protect your rights.\nThe Plaintiff’s Harm\nIt is reported that the plaintiff entered a municipally owned facility, and during her admission process, advised the defendant nurse that she was prescribed numerous medications that she must continue to take to maintain her health. She was administered some, but not all, of her medications. She later met with the defendant psychiatrist and advised she felt a manic episode coming on.\nAllegedly, she was not provided the psychiatric medication she needed to manage her symptoms regardless of her requests. She subsequently filed a lawsuit against the defendants and other parties, asserting numerous claims. The defendants moved for dismissal, while the plaintiff moved for permission to amend her complaint to add medical malpractice claims against the defendants. The defendants opposed the plaintiff’s motion. Continue reading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9666392207145691}
+{"content": "According to exclusive Dentsu statistics from all 59 industry sectors, global advertising spend is expected to increase by 5.8% in 2021, reaching a total of US$579 billion. This addresses a significant return to advertising and marketing expenditure but insufficient to recover the 8.8% drop reported between 2010 and 2020.\nIn 2021, all regions are expected to get positive growth, with Western Europe (7.5 %), Asia-Pacific (5.9%), and North America (4.0 %) leading the way.\nFollowing substantial declines in 2020, India (10.8 %), the United Kingdom (10.4 %), and France are expected to be the fastest-growing markets in 2021. (8.9 %). The top five markets in 2021 may be the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom, based on global ad spend.\nOn a like-for-like basis, a Q2 rebuilding is expected, with ad spend increasing by 2%, 13%, 4%, and 3% across quarters instead of 2020, pondering the dramatic influence of lockdowns.\nIn 2021, digital will account for half of all ad spending, propelling overall growth at a rate of 10.1 %. The key sources of the digital boom are social (18.3 %), search (11.0 %), and video (10.8 %).\nIn 2021, traditional TV ad spending is expected to grow by 1.7 % to US$169 billion, representing a 30 % increase over current levels. The Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics and the UEFA European Football Championships are likely to be major drivers of TV commercial spending.\nDevelopment in 2021 is predicted to pave the way for a return to pre-pandemic expenditure levels in 2022, with expenditure expected to reach US$619 billion, up from US$600 billion in 2019. Recommendations\nThe year 2021 brings with it a plethora of fantastic prospects for brands to be ahead of the curve and begin correspondences in a substantially less cluttered media environment.\nThe pandemic has reawakened customers’ steadfastness, and many will stick with new decisions made in 2020. Price becomes a more important angle in buying decisions, as it does in other slumps. On the other hand, trust is a critical perspective, and cultivating this pursuing through information will aid brand relationships in the long run.\nConnected TV will become a turning point in scale and reach, ascending as a powerful instrument for reaching a clear conclusion between acknowledgement and attribution.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6065772175788879}
+{"content": "Commercial marine businesses face unique risks, a reality that certainly extends to the field of boat building. Boat builders must take into account the standard water-adjacent risks — severe weather and natural disasters, cybercrime, proximity to heavy machinery — as well as others unique to the construction industry. Carrying comprehensive boat builder insurance will ensure that your operations can proceed smoothly without overdue concern for financial loss, particularly in the event of an accident or injury.\nWhat Makes Boat Builder Insurance Unique?\nBoat builder insurance will take into account the diversity of hazards faced in the boat building industry, from the start of construction to its end, and everything in between. This may include the following:\nProperty coverage, protecting commercial property and equipment, tools, income, inventory, and anything else Liability coverage, covering hazards unique to the boat building industry, such as hull coverage, commercial automobile coverage, ship repairers’ coverage, and pollution liability coverage Coverage for workers, including workers’ compensation, health insurance (if applicable), and relevant legally-mandated coverage\nBoat building is a distinct art, and is both time and labor-intensive. Developing a policy of comprehensive coverage will ensure the construction process is safe, and that your business can focus on filling client orders while knowing that you are well-protected in the event of an accident.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9756790995597839}
+{"content": "The book is an edited volume whose chapters unravel the socio-cultural and socio-economic dynamics of the development of sports in South Asia. However, as states of this region were former colonies of the British Empire, cricket has captured the bulk of the attention in the book. Alongside other genres of team and individual sports, ‘traditional sports’ have been adequately discussed. Interestingly, it has also manifested how sports have figured in myths, memories, fiction and cinema. The section on photo essay depicts virtues of masculinity, grit, and determination as they are essential attributes of sporting success. Moreover, it captures the various moods of agony and ecstasy in sport. The preface and the introductory chapter showcase the core tenets of the book. It elucidates the socio-historical aspect of sport in the context of tradition-modernity interface.\nOctober 2021, volume 45, No 10", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.740956723690033}
+{"content": "The AICPA.org play is part of a reflection here in the negotiation and development of gift contracts. Typical gift agreements provided by the Association of Donor Relations Professionals and Tulsa County. To the extent that the agreement may give the donor future approval rights to display the name, an organization may set certain deadlines for the necessary authorizations and the donor will not refuse consent inappropriately. Some donors may also want to ensure that their naming rights remain of some importance, even if other donors guarantee other naming rights. As the agreement addresses these issues, the non-profit organization may be able to manage future conflicts or disappointments with its key established supporters. For non-profit organizations that receive significant support through fundraising, offering different types of naming rights can be a great temptation for donors. However, throughout the process of negotiating and assigning specific names, an organization should simultaneously focus on short- and long-term implications, both for the donor concerned and for the organization`s broader fundraising activities. Often, carefully crafted agreements can help avoid confusion and potential conflict; At best, they ensure that the organization meets the donor`s wishes while maintaining appropriate flexibility to request gifts of comparable use in the future. Consider the following best practices in structuring naming rights Provisions in gift agreements: Another example for courts applying a moral clause is Scott v. RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., 240 F.2d 87 (9th Cir. 1957).\nThe complainant Scott, a screen manager, was dismissed by the defendant for violating the moral clause of his contract. Mr. Scott argued that his refusal to answer questions from a committee of House representatives was not a violation of the clause. The Tribunal found that the complainant`s dismissal was justified for violating the moral clause of the contract. Here`s an example of Lynne Wester`s language at Donor Relations Guru for checking your general opinion, and then in your on-site gift contract: Naming rights can help a non-profit organization receive significant gifts from major donors, while providing significant recognition and honor to donors and their families. Unlike some other types of “tangible” restitution benefits that a non-profit organization could grant to a donor, tax legislation does not treat naming rights as “goods or services” that reduce the amount of a donor`s tax-deductible gift.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8675179481506348}
+{"content": "Determinants of public attitudes toward immigration\nDC Field Value Language dc.contributor.advisor Lim, Wonhyuk - dc.contributor.author LACEY, Kim - dc.date.accessioned 2019-05-18T03:00:23Z - dc.date.available 2019-05-18T03:00:23Z - dc.date.issued 2017 - dc.identifier.uri https://archives.kdischool.ac.kr/handle/11125/32067 - dc.description Thesis(Master) --KDI School:Master of Public Policy,2017 - dc.description.abstract Public attitudes toward immigrants have been a topic that has received the most attention in many political and social science disciplines in recent years. There are various theoretical and empirical studies to explain what determines anti-immigration attitudes. In this study, I review the relevant literature and suggest various factors that influence the formation of the public’s immigration attitude in South Korea’s case. While most of the previous literature either focuses on just one or two determinants that are likely to have an impact on public attitudes toward immigration or chooses a political/economic approach over a social/cultural approach (or vice versa), I bring those determinants together to examine the overall impact. The aim of this study is to check the validity of some of the findings from the West in South Korea’s context and to fill the existing gap by testing the additional determinants that have not yet been studied in this country through a survey specifically designed for this paper. This study analyzes the correlation between each determinant and public’s attitude toward immigration by running a logit model based on the responses from 1,000 survey participants in South Korea. I find that satisfaction with one’s life has a positive correlation with a favorable attitude toward immigration in general, and the high correlation remained even when immigrants’ occupation or country of origin differed. The finding is significant because it has not been included as a determinant in most immigration-related studies. Some of the determinants already proven in other countries were also verified in this study, such as belief in racial/ethnic stereotypes, education level, and assimilation efforts. Furthermore, this study reveals how the public reacts differently when a specific immigrant group is suggested in comparison to when asked about “immigration” in general. - dc.description.tableOfContents I. Introduction II. Literature Review III. Methodology IV. Findings V. Discussion and Conclusions - dc.format.extent 49 p. - dc.publisher KDI School - dc.subject.LCSH Emigration and immigration - dc.subject.LCSH Immigrants--Korea (South) - dc.title Determinants of public attitudes toward immigration - dc.title.alternative the case of South Korea - dc.type Thesis - dc.contributor.department KDI School, Master of Public Policy - dc.description.isOutstanding Outstanding - dc.contributor.affiliatedAuthor 6562 - dc.contributor.translator Outstanding - dc.date.awarded 2017 - dc.description.degree master - dc.description.eprintVersion published - dc.type.DSpace Outstanding thesis - dc.publisher.location Sejong - dc.description.statementOfResponsibility Kim LACEY. -\nClick the button and follow the links to connect to the full text. (KDI CL members only)\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9714582562446594}
+{"content": "November 9, 2021\n1:00 pm - 2:00 pm\nJoin CCC Research Associate Jack Mullan for our upcoming webinar – Child and Family Well-being amid the Covid-19 Pandemic: Updated Findings from the Household Pulse Survey – on Tuesday, November 9 at 1pm.\nOver the last 18 months, Citizens’ Committee for Children has relied on a new and growing set of data to monitor the ongoing impacts of the pandemic on child and family well-being in New York. One of these sources to emerge is the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, an experimental survey designed to track the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. households.\nIn this presentation, CCC Research Associate Jack Mullan will share updated findings from the survey on the well-being of families and children in the New York Metropolitan Statistical Area, from April 2020 through July 2021. These findings will cover trends and inequities in economic and food insecurity, health and mental health, housing, and education, as well as recent outcomes related to the child tax credit, child care availability, and more.\nThe presentation will last approximately 25 minutes, with the remainder of the hour open to questions and discussion with attendees.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5405036807060242}
+{"content": "Math is hard. Dyscalculia, a math learning disability, can make learning and calculating numbers downright painful. Persistent difficulties with math can also lead to intense overwhelm and feelings of academic dread, also known as math anxiety. Beyond understanding and recognizing the condition, educators should address dyscalculia-related challenges and strive to make learning math a fun, positive experience.\nReading Time: < 1 minute", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.547738790512085}
+{"content": "The Issue: Restoration of Municipal Water Wells The Solution: Treatment with ClO2 Background\nA major Southern California municipality servicing a population of over 100,000 uses potable water source wells to supplement its surface water supply of drinking water. The wells began experiencing high bacteria levels, sulfur odors, and reduced production capacities. The primary problem identified was bacterial fouling and biomass accumulation in the wells. The municipality attempted remedial treatments with sodium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide. While initial flow-back results were promising, bacterial contamination levels equivalent to pre-treatment were observed within a few days. Additionally, no improvement was seen in the production capacity of the wells. Some of the wells had experienced up to a seventy percent decline in productivity while retaining the original rest water levels in the well, indicating severe fouling.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9952301979064941}
+{"content": "What's in the R- Stars for Korea?\nAuthor/Editor:\nPublication Date:\nMarch 26, 2021\nElectronic Access:\nDisclaimer: IMF Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to encourage debate. The views expressed in IMF Working Papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.\nSummary:\nKorea’s stars tell of an economy saddled with a real neutral rate (r-star) that has declined significantly in recent decades and is currently below zero. This reflects a significant decline in trend growth, and two large financial crises that triggered significant shifts in the saving-investment balance. Larger fiscal deficits and frothy financial conditions since 2012 have helped offset rising demand for safer assets, preventing the neutral rate from falling further. Nonetheless, the fall in the neutral rate, coupled with its effects on asset returns, has complicated the task of monetary policy stabilization. Korea’s neutral rate is likely to remain low over the medium-term and could fall further, reflecting a structural savings-investment imbalance owing to declining productivity and a rotation in demographics increasing the demand for precautionary saving and convenience yield, and widening the capital risk premia. The COVID pandemic risks magnifying these trends.\nSeries:\nWorking Paper No. 2021/093\nFrequency:\nregular\nEnglish\nPublication Date:\nMarch 26, 2021\nISBN/ISSN:\n9781513575223/1018-5941\nStock No:\nWPIEA2021093\nPages:\n37\nPlease address any questions about this title to publications@imf.org", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7573641538619995}
+{"content": "The Lawrence Hall of Science Asset 37\nThe public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.\nThe Lawrence is getting ready to re-open. We’ll see you on October 30th!\nFor over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has been at the forefront of science education.\nOn a visit to The Lawrence, students collaborate to investigate new ideas as they become scientists and engineers for a day.\nWe partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.\nWe collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.\nValeria Romero is the Research Group Deputy Director and a Senior Research Lead at the Lawrence Hall of Science. In her role, she leads research and evaluation studies that aim to understand the effectiveness and impact of in-school and out-of-school-based science learning experiences. Her interests lie in understanding how to design and implement learning experiences that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant for learners whom current educational systems fail, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and low-income individuals. Further, she draws on research methodologies and theoretical frameworks that center systems of power, privilege, and oppression as a means towards gaining critical understandings of learners’ experiences in science. Prior to joining the Research Group, Valeria conducted policy-driven research and advocacy and worked in higher education student development to foster access to education for young people from historically marginalized communities, including students of color, low-income students, and immigrant students. She received her master’s degree in educational leadership from Mills College and is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of California, Davis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5054023265838623}
+{"content": "Created in partnership with the University of Iceland, the course explores “The Friendship Machine,” or the science behind how people forge meaningful relationships and how video games have created a new type of human connection. The course is now available on edX.org and includes the first three weeks free for anyone who would like to register. Unlimited access, including the final quiz and course certificate, is available for $50 USD / €40.91 EURO / £35.19 GPB.\nFriendship Machine: Forming a New Type of Human Connection dives into the science behind friendship, how video games are developing as a form of entertainment, and the positive and negative impacts of video games on human connection. It also provides compelling insights into the friendships and connections that players forge through video games, the risk of loneliness and social isolation in society, and more through analyzing real player stories from the EVE Online community.\nParticipants can enjoy Friendship Machine: Forming a New Type of Human Connection at their own pace. All course materials are available immediately upon registration.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6063156127929688}
+{"content": "HPE Alletra 9000 HPE Alletra 9000 delivers extreme latency...READ MORE\nHPE storage products and services deliver fast, consistent and reliable performance for your business. Choose from our array of servers that suit your needs.\nSecuring and maintaining online data has become possible nowadays with the help of the latest technology cloud storage HPE devices.\nFrom automobiles to the healthcare industry, everything has been digitized nowadays. As a result, multiple sensors and nodes embedded within the systems these industries use secrete a lot of data. This data cannot be neglected, and it is necessary to store them through a proper storage facility. While the physical storage devices are not sufficient for long-term usage, the technology has now introduced the concept of cloud storage. Along with multiple organizations, the cloud storage HPE introduced by Hewlett Packard enterprise has gained more popularity.\nAs seen above, cloud storage has become an essential technology for most businesses and other industries using digital transformation. To store multiple data, HPE introduced their recent set of cloud storage HPE devices. These devices can collect the data from the sensors and other devices to store them on the cloud for permanent analysis, extraction, and maintenance.\nThis is an essential feature for most business platforms nowadays. Along with online websites and centralization, these platforms nowadays focus on maintaining the data for the long term. Based upon the requirements of the business's, HPE has introduced multiple cloud storage HPE devices like Edge technology, Allegra, and others.\nThe applications of cloud storage HPE are available on multiple platforms, and let us now take a look at it in detail.\nBy centralizing the entire healthcare system along with insurance agencies, the industry will have a lot of data to store. Utilizing the advanced cloud storage HPE Allegra technology can organize the data and secure it long.\nMost automobiles nowadays are embedded with sensor models to understand and collect data on selected factors. These data can be used by manufacturing organizations to develop advanced technology models in the future. From fuel consumption to engine performance, everything related to automobiles has been digitized nowadays. The cloud storage HPE offers you a chance to secure these data and transfer them regularly without any loss. It reduces extra cost and is useful for future developments.\nThis is one of the major requirements in most organizations these days. Cloud storage HPE offers a perfect storage spot to secure their data under projects in the online portal. Through a limited access security model, anyone involved within the team can assess the data related to the model. It offers both security and easy access.\nAlong with these applications, several other industries utilize the cloud storage HPE for securing the data. All these latest model technologies offer a chance for development that will elevate the humans on the planet. This cloud storage HPE technology can be a successful alternative for data retention and maintenance with proper security.\nSome of the common features available in the latest model cloud storage HPE have been mentioned below.\n●Speed transformation - With the help of the latest model, SaaS cloud storage HPE offers a chance to improve the speed of the cloud regardless of the data location. It reduces the complexity and simplifies the management process.\n●Invisibility - The advanced model offers you a chance to improve the invisibility of the management infrastructure with restricted access to certain data. It improves the performance and availability of resource management.\nWe at Ingrid HPE offer the latest cloud storage HPE model to improve the security of data. We offer other features, including customizations and security, that make your data storage and maintenance more comfortable. For more details and devices, visit our website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8559387922286987}
+{"content": "Many men often face the common problem of being unable to stay longer in bed. So, they look for different ways to enhance their sexual performance and search for new methods to make their partners happy.\nHowever, focusing more on sexual performance can trigger anxiety which may result in decreased stamina. This may further lead to sexual dysfunction encounters that may become concerning and equally embarrassing for men. In addition, it can even hamper their self-esteem and confidence.\nFortunately, these problems can be resolved with certain lifestyle changes. Here are some effective tips that help men with improved sexual performance:\nThis is one of the most effective ways to improve sexual performance. Trying different positions and stimulation methods during sex, or using condoms of different flavours can refresh and intensify the intimate and physical relationship. Many-a-times, women may begin to feel bored in the routine. Thus, men have to introduce refreshing ideas in their sex life to excite, attract, and please their partners. For instance, consider using different types of condoms like dotted, ultra-thin condoms to spice things up and ace the sex life.\n“A nice foreplay session before sex can lead to more engaging and long-lasting experiences”\nSometimes, erection is not needed to please the partner, and sensual touching, kissing, and cuddling can contribute to an improved sexual experience. To spice things up, you may consider using flavoured condoms during your private time. It helps to increase stimulation and can potentially amplify the duration of overall fun.\nOne of the major reasons for unsatisfactory sexual performance is stress and anxiety. These can make it difficult for men to get or maintain an erection. This feeling can even distract them from physical intimacy. For instance, if a man is anxious about his performance during sex then he might end up feeling less thrilled and involved while at it.\nThus, men should incorporate some healthy habits in their daily life to manage stress-related issues. Some of them may include:\nAdhering to the above-mentioned in the daily routine helps in reducing stress and anxiety levels in the body. They will not only keep you in a happy mood but will also contribute to building a long-established physical relationship.\nDisclaimer This blog solely intended for the educational/informational/awareness purposes and is not a substitute for any professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your doctor/healthcare professional before acting on the information provided on the blog. Reliance on any or all information provided in the blog, is solely at your own risk and responsibility. Mankind Pharma Limited shall not be held liable, in any circumstance whatsoever.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8620160222053528}
+{"content": "Hennrietta Lacks’ Medical Case\n“In January 1951 Henrietta Lacks a 30-year-old African-American lady from Baltimore, was accurately diagnosed to admittedly have cervical malignancy at the Johns Hopkins Medical Center. She was attended to with radium brachytherapy, the specific standard of practical consideration at the appropriate time, yet her rare condition severely exacerbated. In August, seven precious days after she eagerly turned 31, she was promptly admitted to the specialist clinic with extreme stomach torment. Under three critical months after the unfortunate fact, she died instantly. An acute dissection merely demonstrated boundless metastasis of the first malignancy.\nHenrietta Lacks had unquestionably died, yet oddly, her malignancy cells have lived on. Unknowing to her and her dearly embraced family, Henrietta’s leading specialists had carefully tested her growth cells for needed research — a typical practice at the modern time, especially from likely patients treated in wards. Those specialized cells were promptly given to George Gay, a leading JHU scholar who had been struggling valiantly for a significant length of ample time to carefully build up a tumor cell line that could be instantly become outside the discovered body. Henrietta Lacks’ cells wound up being the principal cell line so settled.\nOur writers can help you with any type of essay. For any subjectGet your price\nHow it works\nThe cell line was appropriately named “”HeLa”” by Gay’s leading research center. With Henrietta Lacks’ specific cells, Gay could carefully set up a possible line of specialized cells that would keep on separating uncertainty. The cells specific productive capacity alter the direct line being utilized in various examinations since the 1950s, including Jonas Salk’s marked improvement of the polio immunization.\nDespite the colossal achievements the HeLa cell line has typically had, the rare case brings out genuine moral issues to potential patients graciously allowing their specific tissue utilized for academic research. I ethically and intentionally feel using an unknown person’s body fluids or specialized cells naturally requires prior permission from the responsible person or any other family members related to the deceased person. The reasonable person should be adequately compensated for their unique contribution to the medical field if their specialized cells are efficiently managed for any research purpose. The cells were collected from her without her knowledge. The concerned family members were unaware of this issue for more than 20 years after her death. Her devoted husband and her dear children were also being part of the extensive research without their informed consent. The immortal cells from her body were made into a multi-billion dollar industry, but her dear family never saw any of the enormous profit from this successful business nor they were properly compensated for her valuable contribution.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8020145893096924}
+{"content": "Abstract\nEcological indicator approaches typically compare the prevailing state of an ecosystem component to a reference state reflecting good environmental conditions, i.e. the desirable state. However, defining the reference state is challenging due to a wide range of uncertainties related to natural variability and measurement error in data, as well as ecological understanding. This study propose a novel probabilistic approach combining historical monitoring data and ecological understanding to estimate the uncertainty associated with the boundary value of an ecological indicator between good and poor environmental states. Bayesian inference is used to estimate the epistemic uncertainty about the true state of an indicator variable during an historical reference period. This approach replaces the traditional boundary value with probability distribution, indicating the uncertainty about the boundary between environmental states providing a transparent safety margin associated with the risk of misclassification of the indicator's state. The approach is demonstrated by applying it to a time-series of an ecological status indicator, 'Abundance of coastal key fish species', included in HELCOM's Baltic Sea regional status assessment. We suggest that acknowledgement of the uncertainty behind the final classification leads to more transparent and better-informed decision-making processes.\nFields of Science 1172 Environmental sciences Status assessment Classification uncertainty MSFD Perca fluviatilis Good environmental status ECOLOGICAL STATUS ECOSYSTEM SERVICES CLIMATE-CHANGE WATER-QUALITY COUNT DATA FRAMEWORK MODEL UNCERTAINTY ABUNDANCE NETWORK 1181 Ecology, evolutionary biology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9748009443283081}
+{"content": "Synergy Steel University (SSU) began with the goal of training, educating, and fostering communication among our staff – from plant and field assemblers through management. SSU’s curriculum is inclusive and encourages a team approach to safety, manufacturing, and installation. Moreover, it enhances our productivity and profitability.\nBefore deployment in the field, all employees participate in a 60-day training certification program. Training topics include a blend of techniques, including:\n7 Habits 7 C’s and High-Performance Teams OSHA and Safety Conscious Work Environment 6S Lean Manufacturing and Lean Construction Manufacturing Principles Panel and Truss Fabrication Sheathing and Window Installation Blueprints and Shop Drawings Personal Protective Equipment\nUpon classroom training completion, employees proceed outdoors and form teams. As both individuals and as part of a team, our participants assemble and disassemble 10 to 15 different structures.\nOpen communication is another aspect of SSU’s program. Our management team is trained in conflict mediation, emphasizing team building and team communication. Employees learn to communicate with their team manager when questions or problems arise. Together, employees and management work to achieve a positive outcome and resolution.\nSynergy Steel prioritizes workplace safety. Our conscientious focus on safety is a multiple-angled approach. Synergy recognizes that an organized and well-managed team assures employee satisfaction, along with a safe, consistent, profitable build. Above all, our methods achieve results: a perfect OSHA record, lower liability insurance costs, 100% schedule adherence, and less wasted time and materials – while keeping our teams safe.\nSSU contributes to our philosophy that with well-trained employees, Synergy Steel is the best light gauge steel manufacturer in the industry. We are proud of our graduates and the dedication each one invests in their success.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8215400576591492}
+{"content": "We can no longer afford to be complacent over climate change. Governments, industries, corporates and individuals must all now mobilise to ensure the future of human life on our planet. Financial institutions must contribute by using our influence to support a rapid and just transition towards net-zero emissions.\nLearn more here", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8633553981781006}
+{"content": "From 18 to 20 November 2019, SCDF organised the International Elite Rescuers Exchange (IERE) Workshop at the Home Team Tactical Centre. In this three-day event, emergency services personnel from different countries gathered for a fruitful exchange of training skills and knowledge. Participants were engaged through various exercises to gain insights into one another’s modus operandi.\nThis event also provided a platform for organisations, both local and overseas, to share their best practices. Concurrently, this workshop aims to enhance everyone’s competencies in dealing with complex fire and rescue incidents, while enabling all participants to better understand and appreciate the operating norms in different countries. This will lead to closer cooperation amongst these personnel when responding to international disasters.\nA quick look at the participants in action during this event:\nOur very own SCDF Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART)\nParticipants from different countries engaged through the various exercises and gaining insights from one another’s operating norms.\nThe participants at the end of the three-day fruitful exchange of training skills and knowledge .", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9846762418746948}
+{"content": "09/24/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2021 09:52\nU.S. Representatives Earl L. \"Buddy\" Carter, R.Ph., (R-GA) and Scott DesJarlais, M.D., (R-Tenn) authored a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra expressing concerns over the distribution of monoclonal antibody therapies.\nThe Department of Health and Human Services made changes to the policy just days after President Biden announced multiple executive orders for vaccination mandates.\nRepresentative Carter and DesJarlais write in the letter, \"Overnight, our healthcare providers were made aware that they may run out of mAbs, at a time of heightened demand, as states will need to sift through layers of bureaucracy and contracting in order to safely and accurately distribute the lifesaving treatment. Many states do not have the infrastructure in place to take on this unnecessary challenge amidst a spike in COVID-19 cases and will likely need to spend scarce state resources to contract solutions. This type of change is ill-advised and will lead to significant delays that will limit patient access to mAb treatment in many states.\"\nThey made it clear to Secretary Becerra that while they are grateful for President Trump's successful execution of Operation Warp Speed to expedite the creation and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, that Americans cannot be completely reliant on the vaccination.\n\"... t herapeutics remain a crucial weapon in our fight against this virus, and this order threatens our constituents' access to some of the most effective available options,\" the letter reads. \"Accordingly, we strongly urge you to reconsider the order.\"\nThe congressmen posed the following questions to Becerra and requested a response:\n1. What allocation formula and criteria are being used to ensure fairness among the states\nfor the distribution of mAb? 2. How do you plan to manage the mAb inventory? 3. How are you communicating to stakeholders who need mAb supply right now? 4. Do you plan to federally allocate future COVID-19 therapeutics in this way? 5. How many treatments were administered in underserved communities as a result of $150 million allocated to expand mAbs access to underserved communities2? 6. While HHS is anticipating a mAb shortage, why are there mAbs available under EUA that the government has stated it will not purchase?\nCarter thanks his colleagues for joining him in the fight to ensure that the distribution process for delivering monoclonal antibodies to states in need is open and transparent.\nFull text of the letter can be found here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.544570803642273}
+{"content": "Additives are substances or solutions that are added to culture media for various purposes. A variety of formulations are required for different purposes, and each researcher will need specific amounts of these additives according to their purpose. We prepare these materials and additive solutions separately and provide them to you. These include antibiotics, fetal bovine serum (FBS), and osmolality and pH regulators.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9940544366836548}
+{"content": "Are you familiar with a responsive website? Those are the ones that look a little bit different whether you’re visiting them from your phone, your tablet, or your laptop. Even though they deliver the same content, the shape this process takes seamlessly adapts to meet the needs of each specific viewer’s device. The result is effective websites with higher views, engagements, and satisfied users.\nSimilarly, a responsive classroom adapts to meet the unique needs of the specific students within it, and the key to doing this is creating a social foundation of responsiveness. As a result, each classroom is structured to be a community within which the students and teacher(s) prioritize understanding each other, as well as treating one another with empathy and mutual respect.\nWhile building a social foundation for learning has long been viewed as ancillary to providing rigorous academic instruction,\nincreasing evidence shows that it’s actually necessary in order for academic instruction to land.\nWhen a classroom functions as a community, teachers get a sense for how to effectively meet their students where they authentically are. Likewise, students who feel “seen” have a higher motivation to learn, as well as a higher likelihood of actively engaging with lessons and asking the type of questions that drive meaningful instruction.\nSo, how can you build a responsive classroom?\nEWL’s ResourceHQ contains multiple resources that facilitate social emotional learning. However, the best program for creating a responsive classroom is the aptly named Responsive Classroom.\nAs a program, Responsive Classroom provides individual teachers with printable resources, articles, and webinars designed to help them deliver existing curriculum in a responsive way. Additionally, the program offers continuing education workshops and consultations to administrators interested in cultivating a culture of responsiveness throughout an entire school system.\nWhile you may implement Responsive Classroom in a variety of ways, four key practices will always drive your instruction. These are:\nThe morning meeting\nA proactive approach to discipline\nPositive teacher language\nGiving students choices in their learning\nWithin the past year, Responsive Classroom has also added resources specific to helping teachers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and has grown its collection of resources specifically designed to facilitate classroom diversity, equity, and inclusion--often in ways that support teachers in exploring their own biases.\nAccording to Dr. Karen Casto, former principal of Penn Valley Elementary School, in Levittown, Pennsylvania, “discipline referrals began to go down, and our test scores began to go up,” with Responsive Classroom.\nBryan Grigg, a social worker with Hyde-Addison Elementary, in Washington, DC, explains, “For kids to be academically successful, they have to be strong socially.”\nTo access even more affordable, easy-to-use, and pedagogically sound resources for K-12 classrooms,\nlink here, scroll down to search by subject area, and be sure to share.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5721250772476196}
+{"content": "Abstract\nCollaborative care models (CCMs) are effective in managing depression in primary care settings. However, it is unclear as to whether collaborative care models implemented in women’s health and pediatric settings are enhancing treatment for women who are at risk of perinatal depression. This review examined literature about collaborative care models for women in the perinatal period to provide insight into the promising treatment model. A systematic search resulted in n=8 studies that evaluated a total of n=7 different CCMs. Depression screening, referral processes, care coordination, treatment, and other aspects of the CCMs were examined. It can be concluded that CCMs enhance the detection of depression, treatment initiation, and engagement in services in pregnant and postpartum women. Implications and a future research agenda are presented.\nKeywords\nCollaborative Care Model; Perinatal Depression; Care Coordination; Women’s Health; Pediatrics; Mental Health Services\nIntroduction\nApproximately 10% of women experience depression during their lifetime [1,2]. The perinatal period, which encompasses the time from pregnancy until one year postpartum, is one of the most vulnerable times for the onset of depression for women [3-6]. Prevalence rates during pregnancy are as high as 12.8% [7], while rates of postpartum depression range from 10% to 15% [8,9]. These statistics suggest that a significant number of women are burdened with symptoms of depression during a pivotal period for their children and themselves.\nThe costs associated with untreated perinatal depression (PND) are substantial. In addition to being one of the leading causes of disability amongst women and an accelerant to poor health and premature mortality [10-12], infants born to women experiencing depression have a heightened risk for reduced growth in the womb, low birth weight, and premature delivery, which are leading causes of child morbidity and mortality [5]. Further, infants of mothers with depression demonstrate sleep difficulties, fussiness and bonding difficulties, a difficult temperament, cognitive impairment, behavior problems, and heightened anger [13-16]. Caregiver depression also affects the quality of parenting, negatively impacting parental involvement and warmth, which enhances the risk of child maltreatment [17,18]. Additionally, the chronicity associated with untreated depression makes additional episodes throughout a child’s development likely, impacting academic performance, cognitive functioning, behavior, and peer-relationships throughout childhood and adolescence [19- 21]. However, when maternal depression remits, multiple youth and family outcomes improve [22-24]. A seminal national study conducted by Weissman MM, et al. (2006) [24], in which 150 mother/child dyads were followed longitudinally, found significant reductions in child mental health symptoms and diagnoses among mothers who evidenced remission in depression. A follow-up study one year later found that children of mothers who experienced a remittance of depression within the first three months of treatment or over the one-year followup period had a significant reduction in mental health symptoms in comparison to children of mothers who continued to experience depression [25].", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6296485066413879}
+{"content": "Individual: Conflict:Conflict Resolution in the Workplace\nReference: Pluralsight video “Conflict Resolution in the Workplace” by Stephen Haunts Research a current domestic or international conflict in the cyber domain. As a way of checking for your understanding of the nature of conflict as described in the video, write a 1/2-page to 1-page methodology for resolving the conflict using Microsoft® Word that addresses the following: •Identify the reason for the conflict and the opposing forces •Accurately identify the key political figures that impact the outcome or resolution of the conflict •If you were involved with the resolution of the conflict, what style of conflict resolution would you use–the competing shark, the collaborating owl, the avoiding turtle, the accommodating teddy bear, or the compromising fox–and why? •Do you think in our current political environment we may take the easy way out and try to sweep the conflict under the rug? •There is one simple widely used method to resolve common conflict that goes by the acronym DESC that stands for Describe, Express, Specify, Consequences. Do you think this method could be used to resolve the conflict you identified? Do you think methods for conflict resolution in the workplace are the same as geological conflicts? Why or why not? Submit your assignment using the Assignment Files tab.\nSolution preview\nAs the world continues to adopt and attach the internet in al spheres of life, stakes are becoming high in terms of ensuring that the internet is a safe spot for connecting people in the social context. Cyber has evolved as domain in itself with conflicts and high stakes in the modern living. One of the most common conflicts……………………….\nAPA\n583 words", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7941868901252747}
+{"content": "Wambura: That’s a great question, Spiffy. Unfortunately, digital interventions often surface and exacerbate existing inequities in education access when learners from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are unable to leverage digital learning resources due to limitations such as lack of a smart device, no internet connectivity, the high price of data and lack of reliable electricity supply. At Eneza Education work to bridge that divide by delivering learning resources via SMS to even the most basic mobile phone.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6499078869819641}
+{"content": "Tag Archives: Market Entry\nMany organisations create a patent or intellectual property landscape only when bringing a new product to market or when another business asserts a patent against them. Yet, maintaining a comprehensive, real-world understanding of the patents being filed and who is filing them can be a source of significant competitive advantage", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999961256980896}
+{"content": "Kessler Foundation’s Lauren Strober, PhD, explores the association of secondary fatigue and sleep disturbances in multiple sclerosis (MS). “Fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a look at the role of poor sleep” was published in\nFrontiers in Neurology.Strober, an MS researcher at Kessler Foundation, confirmed that sleep disturbances significantly contribute to MS-related fatigue, a common and often disabling symptom among individuals with MS.\nReview of the pertinent literature showed that sleep may be the dominant factor in fatigue in MS. This was also the finding in Strober’s study of 107 employed individuals with MS of whom 61% reported poor sleep. Sleep disturbances accounted for 25% of the variance in fatigue in this subset; depression accounted for another 7%.\n“Fatigue is detrimental to daily functioning and well being,” says Strober in a release. “It clearly interferes with a person’s ability to participate fully in the community and the workplace. If we can determine what contributes to fatigue in MS, we can improve quality of life and keep people engaged in work and social activities. Routine screening for sleep problems and treatment of sleep disturbances may reduce fatigue and its debilitating effects.”\nStrober is the recipient of a Mentored Patient-Oriented Research (POR) Career Development Award (K23) from the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation and Research, which is part of the Eunice Kennedy Shrive National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The POR Career Development Awards support the career development of clinically trained professionals who have the potential to develop into productive, clinical investigators focusing on patient-oriented research. Strober’s research focuses on the impact of MS on employment of individuals with MS, a group with unemployment rates as high as 80%. Strober is a senior research scientist in Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, and an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5919710397720337}
+{"content": "Normal urine is clear and has a straw-yellow color. When the urine does not have its characteristic clear appearance, it is often referred to as cloudy, turbid, or foamy urine. Cloudy or foamy urine may occur occasionally due to mild dehydration; when it occurs in the absence of symptoms and goes away rapidly, it is usually of little consequence. Certain conditions can cause excess protein or crystalline substances in the urine, causing it to persistently appear cloudy or foamy. Infections anywhere in the urinary tract can cause blood and pus to appear in the urine, giving it a cloudy appearance. Additionally, many of the numerous causes of blood in the urine can yield a cloudy or murky appearance to the urine due to the presence of blood. In women with vaginitis (such as yeast vaginitis or sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea), the vaginal discharge, if present, may sometimes contaminate the urine sample, making the urine appear cloudy.\nSource: http://www.medicinenet.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8265097141265869}
+{"content": "Background: During epididymal transit, functional and structural modifications leading to full maturation enable male gametes to reach, recognize and fertilize the oocytes. In dogs, little is known on the modifications of spermatozoa during the passage in the epididymis. The aim of this study was to describe the motility, morphology and acrosomal patterns of canine spermatozoa retrieved from the epididymis caput, corpus and cauda.Results: After the dilution required for the collection of epididymal content, sperm motility was significantly higher(P<0.0001) in the cauda compared to corpus and caput.Proportions of spermatozoa with normal morphology were significantly higher in corpus (P =0.02) and cauda(P<0.0001) compared to caput. Overall morphological abnormalities of the head and neck/midpiece were similar in the three different epididymal regions. A significantly increased prevalence of tail defects, mainly represented by single bent tails, was observed in the corpus compared to caput (P<0.0001) and cauda (P=0.006).Numbers of immature sperm with cytoplasmic droplets decreased from the proximal to the distal region of the epididymis. Particularly, proximal cytoplasmic droplets were more frequently found in spermatozoa collected from the caput epididymis than in the corpus (P<0.0001) and in the cauda (P<0.0001), whereas the occurrence of distal cytoplasmic droplets was higher in the corpus than in the caput (P=0.0003) and in the cauda (P<0.05).Significantly higher proportions of spermatozoa with intact acrosomes were retrieved from the cauda epididymis than from the caput (P=0.03) and the corpus (P =0.008). This difference was mainly due to a lower proportion of spermatozoa with abnormal acrosomes (mainly swollen acrosomes) rather than with absent acrosomes. Conclusions: Canine spermatozoa undergo several modifications in the epididymis. The acquisition of progressive motility, migration of the cytoplasmic droplet and acrosomal reshaping lead to mature spermatozoa which are then stored in the cauda epididymis. From this site, spermatozoa can be retrieved and used in assisted reproductive techniques as a valuable tool for propagating genetic traits of high value individuals that dies accidentally or undergoes orchiectomy for medical purposes. Further investigations should be also focused on the potential use of spermatozoa recovered from other epididymal regions.\nMorphological and acrosomal changes of canine spermatozoa during epididymal transit / S. Varesi, V. Vernocchi, M. Faustini, G.C. Luvoni. - In: ACTA VETERINARIA SCANDINAVICA. - ISSN 1751-0147. - 55:1(2013 Feb 26).\nTitolo: Morphological and acrosomal changes of canine spermatozoa during epididymal transit Autori:\nVARESI, SARA (Primo)\nVERNOCCHI, VALENTINA (Secondo)\nFAUSTINI, MASSIMO (Penultimo)\nLUVONI, GAIA CECILIA (Ultimo)\nParole Chiave: Dog; Epididymis; Spermatozoa Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: Settore VET/10 - Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologia Veterinaria Data di pubblicazione: 26-feb-2013 Rivista: Tipologia: Article (author) Digital Object Identifier (DOI): http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1751-0147-55-17 Appare nelle tipologie: 01 - Articolo su periodico Pubblicazioni consigliate", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8894384503364563}
+{"content": "\"The Duration of U.S. Joblessness and the Great Recession\" a working paper by SCEPA Research Assistant Aida Farmand, Assistant Professor of Economics at Franklin and Marshall College Feridoon Koohi-Kamali, and New School for Social Research Economics PhD Student Jose Pedro Bastos Neves, investigates how the time a worker spends unemployed differs by race and gender. Additionally, the team investigates how the presence of unemployment insurance impacts joblessness lengths.\nUnderstanding how much time individuals spend in unemployment, how this duration changes over the business cycle, and how the length of unemployment varies by demographic characteristics are important aspects of job loss because they have a direct impact on workers’ welfare. Moreover, changes in duration of unemployment spells can impact aggregate unemployment rates.\nThis paper develops models of duration of unemployment for the United States and applies them to the U.S. 1996-2020 biennial Displaced Worker Survey (DWS). The team focuses on gender and race of workers as the principal determinant of difference in return to employment and how that is impacted by unemployment insurance. The estimates show that men’s hazard rate of (re)employment to full-time jobs is 7% to 15% lower compared to women.\nUnemployment Insurance (UI) has a diminished impact on prolonging Black workers’ and women’s unemployment spells, with Black and female UI recipients having a 10% higher hazard rate of transition to full-time employment. Moreover, results from the team's competing risk model that accounts for multiple exit destinations following job loss indicate that Black workers experience longer unemployment spells. They have 28% and 27% lower rates of exit to full-time and part-time employment respectively following job displacement.\nRead the full working paper here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6575251817703247}
+{"content": "President Joe Biden has appointed Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, to the National Cancer Advisory Board, where she will serve a six-year term and help guide federal initiatives that focus on cancer.\nThe board advises the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the director of the National Cancer Institute on strategies to address the causes, diagnoses, prevention and treatment of cancers as well as continuing care and rehabilitation services for cancer patients and their families.\nWinkfield is the executive director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, professor of Radiation Oncology and Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and professor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College.\n\"I am absolutely thrilled that President Biden has selected me to serve on the National Cancer Advisory Board,\" Winkfield said. \"This is such an honor because the board helps shape the activities of the National Cancer Program.\n\"For someone like me, who is focused on health equity and ensuring that everyone -- regardless of their race, ethnicity, geographical location or socioeconomic background -- has the same chance to survive cancer and survive it well, this is a golden opportunity. I am eager to bring my health equity lens to cancer programming at the national level.\"\nShe joins Scott Hiebert, PhD, professor of Biochemistry and Hortense B. Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt, on the 18-member board. Hiebert, the board's acting chair, was appointed to his term by President Barack Obama in 2016. The six-year terms overlap.\nJennifer Pietenpol, PhD, Executive Vice President for Research at VUMC and director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, is an alumna of the board. She was appointed to her term by President George W. Bush in 2008.\n\"Serving on the National Cancer Advisory Board is a tremendous honor and responsibility, and Dr. Winkfield is an ideal choice.\n\"She is a highly accomplished physician-scientist and will bring her significant expertise in health equity, leadership skills, as well as energy and commitment to the board,\" said Pietenpol, the Benjamin F. Byrd Jr. Professor of Oncology and holder of the Brock Family Directorship in Career Development.\nWinkfield received her bachelor's degree from Binghamton University and her medical and PhD degrees from Duke University. She completed her residency training at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program in Boston.\nNationally, she is co-founder and director of the Association of Black Radiation Oncologists and served as chair of the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) Health Disparities Committee from 2016-2017. In 2016, she led a task force focused on improving racial/ethnic diversity in the oncologic workforce that culminated in the development of ASCO's strategic plan for workforce diversity published in 2017 with Winkfield as lead author.\nShe was recruited to Vanderbilt and Meharry in 2020 from Wake Forest Baptist Health, where she served as associate director for Community Outreach and Engagement, and director of the Office of Cancer Health Equity at the Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5996207594871521}
+{"content": "The official turnout for the 44\nth general election on September 20 th , 2021 was 58.44%, which is a significant drop of 8.56% from the 2019 general election.\nIn the most recent election, the popularity of advance polls increased significantly across the country. The region did not escape this trend. The ridings of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Salaberry-Suroît were no exception to the rise. In Vaudreuil-Soulanges, 25,867 electors took advantage of their right to advance polls compared to 21,595 in 2019. For Salaberry-Suroît, the increase was also significant since 23,548 voters turned out to vote in advance while there were 20,932 in 2019.\nPriority: health and safety\nDue to the pandemic, the election process was conducted with strict rules. This had the effect of sometimes creating long line ups. Voters had to wait outside the polling stations, particularly from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. To ensure the safety of voters and election workers Elections Canada had put in place measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in its offices and polling stations.\nThe measures put in place could vary from one province and territory to another. In polling stations, poll workers were required to wear a mask. There was also hand sanitizer, clear markings for physical distancing, and only one poll worker per table behind a plexiglass screen. Voters were also required to respect physical distancing: stand at least two meters from other people.\nIn terms of voting by mail, 1,011,874 Canadians have asked Elections Canada to vote by mail in their own ridings. In Salaberry-Suroît, nearly 1,000 electors voted by mail and in Vaudreuil-Soulanges there are a few hundred voters.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5223244428634644}
+{"content": "General Personal or Social Support Content Outcome Externalizing Behavior Intervention Family Academic-Educational Interventions General Personal or Social Support\nFor academic-educational interventions, content focused on general personal or social support for youth may not be as beneficial as other content targeting externalizing behavior.\nIs your program faced with tight resources and the need to prioritize which services you offer? It may be useful to weigh the costs and benefits of offering content that had smaller effects on externalizing behavior. While interventions in the academic and educational family showed strong effects on externalizing behavior in our analysis, those that included general personal or social support content tended to have smaller effects on externalizing behavior than interventions without this content.\nExamples include peer support groups, open-ended discussion groups, or individual counseling where the facilitator or counselor does not teach specific skills. Such activities, when provided in the context of an academic-educational intervention, may not have the direct or sustained focus on behavior needed to produce large impacts on externalizing behavior.\nConsider the following in examining your program:\nAssess the level of focus your intervention has on general personal or social support, and the reasons for including these services. If your primary reason is to decrease externalizing behavior, consider shifting the emphasis of these services to behavioral strategies to improve classroom behavior. However, if you include these services to address other outcomes besides externalizing behavior, there is likely no need to make changes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9898046255111694}
+{"content": "What I like most about Living Contradiction is its collaborative nature and its honesty.\nSean Warren and Stephen Bigger exemplify a collaborative educational relationship. Bigger, as a doctoral supervisor, has enabled Warren to make explicit and evolve his embodied knowledge as a professional educator whilst sharing, without imposition, his own insights. The book also shows how Bigger shared his understandings of critical theory, encouraging Warren to see that autobiographical writings could produce a valid and academically legitimate contribution to educational knowledge in the generation of a living educational theory. This contribution, whilst grounded in the embodied knowledge of the educator, engages with and integrates insights from the most advanced social theories of our time. The honesty is in Warren's educational journey: from his steadfast adherence to institutional standards and expectations, to his recognition that he was losing some'thing of himself in the process, and then to consolidating his creative and critical responses to these contradictions in living his values as fully as he can. I believe that Warren's inspirational honesty and responses will captivate your imagination and that his journey will resonate with your own experiences of the imposition of institutional power relations. I believe that Living Contradiction will be of great value on initial and continuing professional development programmes in education, and to all professionals in a wide range of workplace contexts who are facing their own contradictions in living their values as fully as they can.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8870861530303955}
+{"content": "SweetLife® Electro Balance is an exciting electrolyte blend designed to provide important ionic minerals for those who are fasting or on a low carb or ketogenic diet. Each 3 mL serving provides 75 mg magnesium and 300 mg chloride sourced from ionic trace minerals, 150 mg sodium (from seawater), and 150 mg potassium (as potassium chloride). Ionic minerals are readily absorbed, which allows for rapid replenishment.\nThis concentrated formula is convenient for adding to water or other beverages and can be used by individuals who may benefit from increased electrolyte intake, even while not fasting or following a ketogenic or low carb diet.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9454612731933594}
+{"content": "While safeguarding information assets is not a new business objective, cybersecurity has emerged as an area of critical concern for executives and boards of directors. As organizations’ key business operations have become more technology-reliant, they also have become more vulnerable to a cyber-attack. Increasingly frequent and high profile cyber-attacks against insurance companies, banks, and national retailers are further pushing organizations to examine their own cybersecurity profile to understand the potential threats they may face and determine how to best manage their associated risks.\nAt the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) Spring 2014 National Meeting, Kenn Kern, Deputy Chief of the Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau with the Office of the New York District Attorney, outlined the following as the top cyber threats for insurance companies:\nRegardless of the method of cybercrime that may be employed by attackers, a breach often leads to significant adverse consequences (e.g., loss of customers, reputational decline, and financial penalties). In addition, the daunting logistics of dealing with a cyber-attack often include simultaneously conducting a forensic analysis of the breach, initiating breach notification procedures, and fielding inquiries from customers, business partners, regulators, and the press. This often results in a loss of organizational productivity.\nInsurance companies must develop a proactive cybersecurity strategy in order to manage their cyber risks\nbefore they become a problem. While the strategy details are driven by each organization’s business and information technology environment, they should incorporate the following components:\nInsurance companies that lack the internal resources to develop and implement a cybersecurity strategy may benefit from the support of an experienced specialist. Cybersecurity specialists can enable a company to mitigate risks efficiently and effectively by helping them:\nIn summary, a robust cybersecurity strategy can help insurance companies meet the growing challenges posed by hackers and cyber criminals by identifying risks, remediating weak control processes, and ensuring that the organization is able to withstand attacks now and in the future.\nFor more information on this topic, or to learn how Baker Tilly insurance specialists can help, contact our team.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6258082985877991}
+{"content": "Researchers describe a protocol for donning and doffing personal protective equipment in home settings for health care professionals who must interact with patients potentially infected with COVID-19. This protocol addresses gaps in COVID-19 related guidelines, specifically the process of donning and doffing PPE during home visits while supplementing PPE guidelines and protocols. To create the protocol, the researchers used an interactive, rapid-prototyping approach. A small workgroup created preliminary drafts, drawing upon hospital-based protocols and modifying them while undertaking simulations. They received wider input by conducting two webinars — one regional in the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada area with palliative clinicians and another that included clinicians from across Canada. Researchers also consulted a group of infectious disease experts. Additionally, the team created a “how to” video to accompany the protocol, which includes guidance on how to prepare for a home visit; entering the home; leaving the home; post-visit and reprocessing. In addition to PPE-related equipment like gloves and surgical masks, the protocol also recommends additional materials including two pails for transporting supplies, plastic bags, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and printed, easy-to-use checklists. To view the “how to” video, click here.\n###\nCOVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment in the Home: Navigating the Complexity of Donning and Doffing\nJosé Pereira, MBChB, CCFP (PC), MSc, FCFP\nDivision of Palliative Care, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, and Pallium Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada\nJournal\nThe Annals of Family Medicine", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.995761513710022}
+{"content": "The\nIndian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) continues to operationalize all its plants during the lockdown period. IFFCO’s managing director called an urgent meeting of its leadership to encourage all to take necessary steps to support cooperatives and rural communities in the fight against the pandemic. IFFCO is taking a multi-pronged approach to address a plethora of challenges, starting with contributing INR 250 Million (approx. USD 3.5 million) to a special fund created by the Prime Minister of India to tackle the crisis.\nIndia’s\nSelf-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), members of the International Health Cooperative Organization (IHCO) and the International Organization of Industrial and Service Cooperatives (CICOPA) were among the first to respond to the pandemic highlighting the impact of the crisis on informal workers, identifying it as a double pandemic with people potentially losing both their lives and livelihoods.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8269345164299011}
+{"content": "Citation Information :Goswami M, Gogia M, Bhardwaj S. From Lockdown to Slow Release: Pediatric Dental Services during COVID-19 Pandemic—Emergency Preparedness and Impact on Future. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021; 14 (3):398-402.\nIntroduction: The emergence of novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to global pandemic raising significant challenges to the healthcare professionals due to its high transmission rate via droplet spread or direct contact. Pediatric dentists play an important role in the healthcare system by managing dental emergencies in children while taking special measures to practice universal infection control in this COVID-19 pandemic. However, data are limited pertaining to the prevalence, etiology, and treatment provided to children at pediatric dental emergency services during the COVID-19 lockdown period.Aim and objective: To assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period on Pediatric Dental Emergency Services.Materials and methods: A retrospective study was conducted using data of patients aged 0–14 years who visited the Pediatric Dental Emergency Services, during the COVID-19 lockdown period from March 23, 2020, to August 31, 2020. Information regarding age, gender, time of presentation, chief complaint, and treatment were collected and analyzed.Results: This study revealed that dental emergencies in the pediatric dental services were predominantly related to dental pain (54.49%) followed by an abscess (12.35%), traumatic dental injuries (8.42%), and swelling (8.42%). A 5-year-old was the most prevalent age-group who reported dental emergencies.Conclusion: Dental pain was the most common chief complaint of patients reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the recent state of affairs obligates the need to strike a balance between the safety of the healthcare professionals and providing optimum dental care to the patients requiring emergency intervention. While dental emergencies are unforeseeable, increasing community awareness about proper at-home care routines and utilizing regular dental preventive measures can potentially reduce the number of emergency visits.\nWorld Health Organization, Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - March 11 2020. World Health Organisation. 2020 [Last accessed on September 26, 2020]. Available from: https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-covid-19---11-march-2020.\nPatel B, Eskander MA, Ruparel NB. To drill or not to drill: management of endodontic emergencies and in-process patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Endod 2020;46(11):1559–1569. DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.08.008.\nADA, Interim Guidance for Minimizing Risk of COVID-19. Transmission, American Dental Association, Chicago, IL, USA, 2020. [Last accessed on September 26, 2020]. Available from: https://www.ada.org/interimguidance.\nAl-Halabi M, Salami A, Alnuaimi E, et al. Assessment of paediatric dental guidelines and caries management alternatives in the post COVID-19 period. A critical review and clinical recommendations. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2020;21(5):543–556. DOI: 10.1007/s40368-020-00547-5.\nAdvisory by ISPPD Head office to all the oral health professioanls & Pediatric Dentists. Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2020. [Last accessed on April 6, 2020]. Available from: http://www.isppd.org.in/pdfs/PHOTO-2020-03-25-13-23-30.pdf.\nGoswami M, Sharma S, Kumar G, et al. Dealing with “Coronavirus Pandemic”: a dental outlook. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(3):269–278. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1757.\nCampagnaro R, Collet GO, Andrade MP, et al. COVID-19 pandemic and pediatric dentistry: fear, eating habits and parent's oral health perceptions. Child Youth Serv Rev 2020;118:105469. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105469.\nMartens LC, Rajasekharan S, Jacquet W, et al. Paediatric dental emergencies: a retrospective study and a proposal for definition and guidelines including pain management. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2018;19(4):245–253. DOI: 10.1007/s40368-018-0353-9.\nRowley ST, Sheller B, Williams BJ, et al. Utilization of a hospital for treatment of pediatric dental emergencies. Pediatr Dent 2006;28(1):10–17.\nShqair AQ, Gomes GB, Oliveira A, et al. Dental emergencies in a university pediatric dentistry clinic: a retrospective study. Braz Oral Res 2012;26(1):50–56. DOI: 10.1590/s1806-83242012000100009.\nIDA Preventive Guidelines for Dental Professionals on the Coronavirus Threat. Indian Dental Association. 2020. [Last accessed on April 6, 2020]. Available from: https://www.ida.org.in/pdf/IDA_Recommendations_for_Dental_Professionals_on_the_Coronavirus_Threat.pdf.\nDental Clinic Protocol DCI. [Last accessed on October 24, 2020] Available at: https://www.dciindia.gov.in/Admin/NewsArchives/Dental%20Clinics%20Protocols%20Final.pdf.\nADA recommending dentists postpone elective procedures. American Dental Association. 2020 [Last accessed on September 26, 2020]. Available from: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2020-archive/march/ada-recommending-dentists-postpone-elective-procedures.\nADHA COVID-19 Updates for Dental Hygienists. American Dental Hygienists’ Association. 2020 [Last accessed on September 26, 2020]. Available from: https://www.adha.org/covid19.\nBlackhall K, Singh R. Dental emergencies presenting to maxillofacial units during the COVID-19 pandemic: a five-centre UK hospital study. Br Dent J 2021. DOI: 10.1038/s41415-020- 2499-1.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5339435338973999}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive decline in international tourism. Main destinations such as France, Spain, the United States, China and Italy have not reached the numbers of 2019 yet, when the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced 1.46 billion tourist arrivals worldwide. However, for less-visited destinations such as East Timor, or Caribbean paradises such as Montserrat and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the crisis could be an opportunity to start gaining visibility.\nIn terms of travel, the top 10 countries received 40% of the world’s total arrivals. France, Spain, and the United States lead the ranking, followed by China, Italy, Turkey, and Mexico. Thailand, Germany, and the United Kingdom complete the top 10 most visited destinations.\nHowever, there is also a ranking for countries that barely had visitors. These destinations across the world have been affected by different factors, such as a history of violence and poverty, or not being big enough to earn international recognition. These are the top 10 least visited destinations in 2019 brought to you by Tourism Review.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9867285490036011}
+{"content": "This coming Thursday, Vancouver will be holding a Public Hearing to consider a number of zoning amendments that arise from a regulatory review that has been underway for some time. I wrote about this in the Courier in March https://www.vancourier.com/opinion/city-of-vancouver-wants-input-into-cutting-red-tape-in-its-building-permit-procedures-1.24093581\nWhile this seemed like a most worthwhile and much-needed review, it had not received much attention. Indeed, as noted in my article, I was one of the few people in attendance at an Open House held at City Hall.\nAs noted by Marco D'Agostino, the planner in charge of the review, the regulatory review/redesign is intended to rationalize a myriad of zoning regulations, including those related to balconies, porches, decks, in both residential and commercial zones.\nI should note that I applaud the city for undertaking this review and support the recommendations, with one further modification that I describe below.\nI only learned about the Open House from representatives of Lumon, a Finnish company that manufactures a retractable glass system that can be installed on balconies in both existing and new buildings to improve livability and performance. For the past two years, I have been assisting Lumon in seeking municipal approvals to allow installations without the area of the balcony being deemed 'enclosed' and therefore included in FSR calculations. While their system is so approved in over 20 countries around the world, and numerous jurisdictions across Canada and around Metro, it is not yet approved in Vancouver without FSR ramifications in those zones where enclosed balconies are not permitted or limited.\nThe reason why balconies incorporating retractable balcony glass and other similar European-style systems should not be deemed 'enclosed' is that these systems do not create a conventional exterior wall or 'conditioned interior space'. The fully retractable single-pane glass panels have air gaps at top and bottom and sides, and are designed primarily to keep the rain out, and reduce wind and noise. Despite the gaps, tests have shown that the system can improve energy performance and sound attenuation, and increase the longevity of balconies.\nIt's a bit like creating a 'convertible balcony'.\nAlthough I shared a presentation some time ago with City officials, I have recently updated it to include the city's differing zoning regulations related to balconies and some observations about the importance of balconies that have become apparent during the recent pandemic. A full copy of the presentation can be found below.\nIf you agree that the city should allow the installation of retractable balcony glass systems made by Lumon and other manufacturers in both new and existing buildings, please write to the Mayor and Council at MayorandCouncil@CityofVancouver.ca or consider speaking at Thursday's Public Hearing. You can sign up here: https://council.vancouver.ca/\n20200625/phea20200625ag.htm You can also find the proposed bylaw changes here as well. Now, everything you ever wanted to know about balconies!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5618870258331299}
+{"content": "Nursing care objectives for a client who had undergone tracheostomy includes maintaining a patent airway through proper suctioning of secretions, providing an alternative means of communication, providing information on tracheostomy care, and preventing the occurrence of infection.\nNursing care plan for clients with cystic fibrosis includes maintaining adequate oxygenation, promoting measures to remove pulmonary secretions, emphasizing the importance of adequate fluid and dietary intake, ensuring an adequate nutrition, and preventing complications.\nInfluenza doesn’t require hospitalization and patient care usually focuses on the relief of symptoms. Below are the nursing care plans for patients with influenza.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9982162117958069}
+{"content": "Training is the systematic process of developing the knowledge, skills and attitude of participants for enhanced performance.\nKnowledge I know Cognitive Domain Skills I can Psychomotor Domain Attitude I want to Affective Domain\nThere are three domains of learning: cognitive (thinking), psychomotor (doing) and affective (feeling). Every training session is focused on a single domain or a combination of these three domains.\nFor example, a session on ‘New Products in the Market’ would primarily focus on\ncognitive domain. After this session participants are supposed to know the new products.\nA training session on ‘Speaking to Global Audience’ would focus on\ncognitive and psychomotor domain. Its purpose is to let participates speak in such a manner so that global audience can understand them and vice versa.\n‘Leading with Stride’ would be a training session focusing on all the domains, viz.\ncognitive, psychomotor and affective. The aim of such a session would be enhance the skills of participants along with bringing a chance in their attitude towards leading people.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9716214537620544}
+{"content": "Last Friday, Doug Allgood, president and CEO of Blackink IT, sat down with WTHR Channel 13 to discuss the recent rise in cybersecurity attacks. The interview highlighted the preventative measures you should be taking to avoid a cyber-attack, and the harsh reality that\neveryone is a target.\nAccording to KnowBe4, Managed Service Providers reported that only 30% of their clients feel ‘very concerned’ about ransomware. Without a real concern or motivation, the organization will not be prepared for the potential costs. Typically, small to midsize organization believe it could \"never happen to them.\" We hope to change that mindset.\nIt was found that ransomware downtime costs for small to midsize businesses are 50 times more than the ransom itself. The desire to become complacent may continue costing the organization even after the attack. At Blackink IT, we recognize the likelihood of it happening to any of our clients, as well as our own office.\n“Each time we see it in the news, we wonder, ‘OK, when is it going to happen to us?” Doug stated.\nSo, what does the future of cyber-attacks look like for you? Doug fears, it will only get worse.\nHowever, there are clear, proactive steps you and your organization can take to prevent a potential cyber-attack. Doug outlines five main tips to make sure you are prepared.\nWatch the full interview here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6132323145866394}
+{"content": "According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), money laundering refers to the processing of funds generated by criminal activity to conceal the link between them and their origins. Over the years, the IMF has intensified its anti-money laundering (AML) activities to respond to calls from the global community on reducing them. For instance, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) works in close cooperation with the World Bank, IMF, United Nations (UN), and FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs) to develop international standards for AML.\nThus, the surging focus of international agencies and government organizations on preventing online financial frauds and cyberattacks will drive the anti-money laundering market growth during the forecast period (2021–2030). According to P&S Intelligence, the provision of such solutions generated ~$3 billion revenue in 2020. Additionally, the surging use of digital payments will complement the market growth globally. Financial institutions across the world are implementing AML solutions to reduce payment frauds and money laundering, which are rising in incidence due to the increasing traffic on the internet, surging volume of digital payments, and technological developments.\nRequest for sample pages of this [email protected] https://www.psmarketresearch.com/market-analysis/anti-money-laundering-aml-market/report-sample\nNowadays, AML solution providers are introducing new products to reach out to a greater number of customers. For example, in August 2020, Comarch SA launched a fraud detection system for corporates and small and medium-sized banks to automatically flag suspicious transactions. Similarly, in November 2020, Oracle Corporation introduced Oracle Financial Crime and Compliance Management Cloud Services for smaller financial institutions and mid-sized banks. These services help organizations in rapidly identifying abnormal customer behavior and meeting compliance requirements. The company offers these services for the full AML lifecycle.\nThe end user segment of the anti-money laundering market is classified into the gaming and gambling sector, banks and other financial institutions, and insurance providers. In 2020, the banks and other financial institutions category generated the highest revenue due to the surging penetration of banking and financial services, such as pension funds, commercial banking, and retail banking. Besides, the increasing advancements in digital banking technology will facilitate the growth of this category.\nAll these large enterprises and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) use case management, transaction screening and monitoring, regulatory reporting, and know your customer (KYC)/customer due diligence (CDD) solutions to identify potential digital frauds and mitigate money laundering cases. As per requirement, these solutions can be deployed on their own IT infrastructure or on the cloud. Moreover, to complement such software, managed and professional services are provided by AML companies.\nBrowse report with detailed COVID-19 impact analysis on Anti-Money Laundering Market Size and Growth Forecast to 2030\nGlobally, North America accounted for the largest share in the anti-money laundering market in 2020 due to the increasing integration of advanced technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, in AML solutions and increasing internet penetration in Canada and the U.S. As per the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 97% of the Canadian population and 89% of the U.S. populace were internet users in 2019. Additionally, the presence of a large number of market players drives the demand for AML solutions in the region.\nSome of the major players operating in the global anti-money laundering market are ACI Worldwide Inc., BAE Systems plc, Nice Systems Ltd., Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), SAS Institute Inc., LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Fiserv Inc., Dixtior, TransUnion LLC, Wolter’s Kluwer Limited, Temenos AG, Nelito Systems Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS), Featurespace Limited, Feedzai Inc., Finacus Solutions Private Limited, CaseWare RCM, and Comarch SA.\nMarket Size Breakdown by Segments\nBy Type\nBy Deployment Mode\nBy Organization Size\nBy End User\nBy Region\nBrowse Other Related Reports\nFraud Detection and Prevention Market – A key opportunity area for the fraud detection and prevention market players is the usage of the blockchain technology for this purpose in supply chain. As the supply chain involves numerous stages of production, people, technologies, and the products themselves, it becomes an easy target for fraudsters. Therefore, companies are using blockchains, which are difficult to manipulate without the agreement of all the stakeholders.\nBFSI Security Market – Geographically, the BFSI security market is expected to exhibit the fastest growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in the upcoming years. This is attributed to the adoption of cloud-based technologies, increasing number of banks, rising incidence of cyberattacks, and implementation of cybersecurity mandates in various regional countries.\nMedia ContactCompany Name: P&S IntelligenceContact Person: AbhishekEmail: Send EmailPhone: +918887787886Address:Noida Sector 2 City: NoidaState: UPCountry: IndiaWebsite: https://www.psmarketresearch.com/market-analysis/anti-money-laundering-aml-market", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5945257544517517}
+{"content": "The Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA) released the first volume of the organisation’s monthly newsletter “Green Bulletin” to mark this year’s World Environment Day. The first volume, which included a Foreword by the Founder and President of MOPA, Hon. Thoriq Ibrahim, featured updates on the organisation’s flagship PET Reverse Logistics Project, which was launched in late 2020. To date, MOPA, with the support and assistance of partner stakeholders, has collected in excess of 17 tonnes of PET waste and transported it for recycling.\nTo mark World Environment Day 2021, the organization also hosted its first panel discussion on Zoom. The theme of the discussion was the impact of single-use plastics in the Maldives, and featured prominent environmentalists and academics, including Ms Zameela Ahmed (Zam), the Country Manager of Live and Learn, Maldives, Mr. Hassan Ahmed (Beybe), President of Save the Beach Maldives and Ms Mariya Shareef (Mari), Resort Manager of Summer Island Maldives. Interventions were also made by Mr. Ahmed Naseer, CEO of NIG Capital, the author of MOPA’s Socioeconomic Impact Assessment of the Use of PET in the Maldives, Mr. Ali Amir, Executive Committee Member of MOPA and Mr. Ahmed Maumoon, Executive Committee Member of MOPA. The introductory remarks were delivered by MOPA’s Founder and President, Hon. Thoriq Ibrahim.\nMOPA envisages regular panel discussions on pertinent issue areas related to the organisation’s mandate, featuring a broad cross-section of stakeholders in environmental management and sustainability in the country.\nThe monthly newsletter “Green Bulletin” is designed to feature academic articles on plastic pollution in the Maldives by key policymakers, passionate environmentalist and respected academics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6320920586585999}
+{"content": "Echoing woke universities, CDC releases ‘non-stigmatizing language’ guide The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a “non-stigmatizing language” guide. For years, top colleges across the United States have issued similar guides to students.\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently unveiled a lengthy “non-stigmatizing language” guide.\nAs\nCampus Reform has repeatedly reported, universities across the United States frequently implement \"inclusive language\" guides. The University of Michigan, for example, published a list of words that “are, or can be construed to be, racist, sexist, or non-inclusive.” Words such as “man,” “crazy,” “picnic,” “dummy,” “grandfathered in,” and “long time, no see” were deemed offensive in various ways.\nNow, the nation’s top agency for addressing viral diseases has created a similar list of “Preferred Terms.”\n“Language in communication products should reflect and speak to the needs of people in the audience of focus,” explains the CDC. “The following provides some preferred terms for select population groups; the terms to try to use represent an ongoing shift toward non-stigmatizing language.”\nFor example, the agency suggests replacing the phrase “smokers” with “people who smoke” and “alcoholics” with “persons with alcohol use disorder.” Similarly, they recommend swapping “homeless people” for “people experiencing homelessness” or “persons who are not securely housed.”\nWith respect to mental health, the CDC recommends using “specific disorders” whenever possible. Instead of “crazy” or “insane,” American should use “people with a diagnosis of a mental illness” or “people with a pre-existing mental health disorder.”\nFor the category of immigration status, the CDC counts terms like “alien” as “stigmatizing in some contexts.” Therefore, Americans should call illegal immigrants “migrants” who live in “mixed-status households.”\nAmericans who live in the countryside should not be called “rural people.” Instead, they are to be referred to as living in “sparsely populated areas.”\nSimilar stipulations can be found within university language guides often reported on by\nCampus Reform. One of the earliest instances reported of such a guide involved the University of New Hampshire, which instructed students not to use terms like \"illegal alien\" or \"healthy.\"\nLike the University of New Hampshire guide published in 2015, the CDC now advises against using the phrases \"foreigner\" or \"illegal immigrants\" and recommends \"asylum seeker\" or \"refugee\" instead.\nThe CDC's guide also bears resemblance to a recently reported guide out of Florida International University. Both discourage using variations of the term \"homosexual,\" and encourage opting for terms like \"gay\" or \"LGBTQIA2\" instead.\nIn language that echoes that of university diversity departments, the CDC states that its “Inclusive Communication Principles” serve to “confront the systems and policies that have resulted in the generational injustice that has given rise to health inequities.”\nThe agency therefore seeks to “emphasize the importance of addressing all people inclusively and respectfully.\"\n\"These principles are intended to help public health professionals, particularly health communicators, within and outside of CDC ensure their communication products and strategies adapt to the specific cultural, linguistic, environmental, and historical situation of each population or audience of focus,\" explains the agency.\nThe Biden administration has previously nodded toward leftist approaches to so-called \"inclusive language.\" For instance, the White House’s first budget used the phrase \"birthing people\" in a section about the importance of addressing “race-based disparities in maternal mortality.”\nTop universities — including Harvard Medical School — were among the first to popularize the term.\nCampus Reform reached out to the CDC for comment; this article will be updated accordingly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5535237789154053}
+{"content": "A data breach is an incident where information is stolen or taken from a system without knowledge or authorization of the system’s owner. Small or large organizations can suffer a data breach. Stolen data may involve sensitive or confidential information such as credit card numbers, or customer data such as email addresses or passwords.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6179826855659485}
+{"content": "Fortress Investment Group is the top-rated investment manager with around $50 billion assets under its real estate management program. Additionally, it claims over 1600 institutional investors across the globe. The headquarters are located around Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, Los Angeles, and New York. Fortress Investment Group was established in 1998 to pivot real estate services at a notch higher. Though it achieved extraordinary success in the competitive market arena, it had encountered a wide range of challenges. This business empire went viral around 2007. However, it suffered a significant loss during the economic crisis in 2008.\nLater on, Fortress Investment Group closed its flagship hedge after a significant loss caused by Brazil’s flailing market in 2015. That’s the main reason why it launched another real estate fund, which accelerated to nearly $1 billion. Its management team eventually auctioned its share for around $5.3 billion to the Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village Apartment Complex. They had claimed CWCapital around 2010 specifically in bidding to invest in the commercial real estate heavily. A recent report shows that it has primarily financed condos and other apartments across New York.\nFortress Investment Group has invested in social, environmental, and governance to offer impeccable decisions in solving business challenges. Additionally, it helps clients to deeply understand, anticipate and evaluate non-financial risk in their business surroundings. Its incorporated management specialist is on toes to ensure their clients are served with satisfactory service religiously. Their main objective is to identify risks and rewards which would suit their customers’ needs in the long run.\nFortress Investment Group has collaborated with the Japanese Renewable Energy Pledge to promote its 100-megawatt solar power through the solar photovoltaic program in Kyushu. Japan has a positive reputation for supplying solar panels to more than 4,500 apartments across Japan. The Japanese government focuses on significantly reducing nuclear energy dependence across its nation. In addition, they planned to establish great clean energy sources to improve the lives of its loyal citizens. Go Here for related Information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9968595504760742}
+{"content": "Authors Inspiration\nEven if one tries to stay at home as much as possible, leaving home is still often unavoidable. Visits to the grocery store, pharmacy, even the bank can be necessary parts of daily life that introduce risk for transmission and infection. While delivery services can often bridge the gap, they can often be too expensive or unavailable for many users and use-cases.\nWhat it does\nCrowdView: the social distancing helper, helps alleviate the issue by providing smart guidance to those who wish to navigate to the least-crowded public spaces, making it easier to practice safe and effective social distancing.\nHow I built it\nReact Native (Expo), Google Maps API, and VeraSat Data.\nChallenges I ran into\nProcessing the large dataset provided by VeraSet, integrating location data, creating a smooth UI.\nAccomplishments that I'm proud of\nDrawing useful insights through the dataset and incorporating into the applicaiton.\nWhat I learned\nBig Data presents both opportunities and challenges. Optimizing the types of data displayed to the user is critical to improving the usefulness of the app.\nWhat's next for CrowdView: Mapping People Density\nFinish integrating the dataset, work towards using real-time data, and add additional features that enhance the user experience through more personalization and predictive analytics (such as Favorites, Most Visited, Suggested, Search, Navigation).\nTry It out Hackathons Technologies\nmapview, react-native, veraset", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9682708382606506}
+{"content": "Share Trading Automation\nby automating your share trading process\nby automating your share trading process\nThe Challenges\nEmployee share trading is a strict process that requires governance and adherence to regulatory requirements. This is because individuals with enough seniority in a business are often at risk of having insider trading knowledge, giving them an unfair advantage in the share trading market. As a result, organizations must enforce compliance processes and conduct eligibility checks to assess an employee’s suitability to purchase or sell company shares. Unfortunately, due to the nature of these compliance checks and tedious rules, the company secretarial team ends up spending large amounts of time handling employee questions, processing high volumes of requests, and engaging in back-and-forth information intake with a very small team. And given the trading period for employees is narrow, the co-sec team must handle these large volumes of requests quickly and efficiently whilst still managing their BAU. This process results in a slow turnaround time of share trading applications for business users and instils a lack of clarity around what documents they need to provide in order to successfully participate in the process.\nHow Checkbox Streamlines the Share Trading Process\nChallenges How does Checkbox address it?\nBusiness users are unsure of where to request share trading advice and often turn to emails and phone calls to the company secretarial team. For the co-sec team, this is a manual information collection process that is often time consuming and repetitive.\nCheckbox’s no code app builder empowers company secretaries to create smart forms with complex rules and decision-tree logic, enabling business users to self-serve and provide complete and accurate information the first time round, without requiring input from the co-sec team.\nRe-keying information into multiple systems is prone to human-error and time-consuming.\nCheckbox solutions complement most third-party systems to effortlessly fit with the existing tech stack through integrations which eliminates re-keying of information.\nAn unstructured request and approval process creates difficulty in prioritizing and understanding the how long the request will take to be approved.\nAutomatically prioritize and determine a risk weighting of requests whilst leveraging workflow automation to ensure the request is escalated to the right approvers without manual intervention and follow up.\nIncreasing pressure to deliver more output with the same resources during the trading period, whilst maintaining quality and efficiency of service.\nEnable business users to self-serve bespoke advice and automatically kick off the approval process without engaging with the co-sec team. This frees up the co-sec team's time to focus on high-value work instead of chasing up approvals for trading requests.\nBusiness users constantly seek updates on the approval status of their share trading request and often have no visibility over this.\nTrack the real-time status with Checkbox dashboards where information such as approval status with timestamps can be displayed.\nAdditionally, Checkbox's scheduled tasks sends automatic reminders to business users, reminding them to submit by particular deadlines. Automatic reminders are also sent to legal for outstanding share trading applications.\nThe co-sec team has minimal visibility over the types of trading requests, the volume of work, and the importance and potential risks of requests.\nAll requests are recorded with full audit trails, and insights can be drawn over time with the Checkbox dashboard.\nFurther, any data and documents generated can be sent to store in other document repository systems such as Google Drive, SharePoint, iManage, or NetDocuments.\nKey Features Benefits How Checkbox Automates Share Trading 1. Business users access the share trading eligibility tool from their company portal\nA URL can be embedded inside the company portal where users decide the topic of their request.\n2. Business users are guided as they provide information through smart forms\nSmart forms with on-screen guidance enables a self-serve & intuitive experience for business users to provide the necessary information. Built-in decisioning logic determines the advice given, and compliant-by-design documents are created inside Checkbox.\n3. Escalation workflows are automated to the CoSec team for approval\nCheckbox determines whether input from a co-sec member is needed, and which stakeholder is required for approval. A confirmation or rejection email is also sent to the applicant.\n4. The real-time status of all share trading requests can be tracked\nThrough Checkbox’s dashboards, the co-sec team can analyse the types of requests and measure the volume of work.\nGet started with your digital transformation journey\nSee how Checkbox fits in with your organization by contacting us and requesting a free demo", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5069527626037598}
+{"content": "Covid Protocol\nGuidelines for Workplace of COVID-19 case\nWhen someone who has COVID-19 coughs or exhales they release droplets of infected fluid. Most of these droplets fall on nearby surfaces and objects – such as desks, tables, or telephones. People could catch COVID-19 by touching contaminated surfaces or objects – and then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. If they are standing within one meter of a person with COVID-19 they can catch it by breathing in droplets coughed out or exhaled by them. In other words, COVID-19 spreads in a similar way to flu\nAs of December 31, 2020 the protocols have been updated Expanded section on in-person or virtual health checks Added a section on considerations for testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 Addressed shortened quarantine options. Shortening quarantine may increase willingness to adhere to public health recommendations; however, shortened quarantine may be less effective in preventing transmission of COVID-19 than the currently recommended 14-day quarantine. Clarified that all workers should wear masks (unless respirators or facemasks are required) following CDC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance and any state or local requirements Clarified that, in addition to preventing the wearer’s respiratory droplets from reaching others, masks might be protective to the wearer Interim General Guidance for All Workers and Employers\nFor all workers, regardless of specific exposure risks, it is always a good practice to:\nWear cloth face coverings, at a minimum, at all times when around coworkers or the general public. If a respirator, such as an N95 respirator or better, is needed for conducting work activities, then that respirator should be used, and the worker should use their cloth face covering when they are not using the respirator (such as during breaks or while commuting). Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and running water are not immediately available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol as active ingredients and rub hands together until they are dry. Always wash hands that are visibly soiled. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Practice good respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes or coughing/sneezing into your elbow/upper sleeve. Avoid close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over 24 hours) with people who are visibly sick and practice physical distancing with coworkers and the public. Stay home if sick. Recognize personal risk factors. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), certain people, including older adults and those with underlying conditions such as heart or lung disease, chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis, liver", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7810196876525879}
+{"content": "Fredericton\nFredericton, noble daughter of the forest\nFredericton, noble daughter of the forest\nThe capital of New Brunswick is situated in the west-central portion of the province along the Saint John River and has a population of over 100,000 for the municipal area.\nWhile forestry, mining, and associated goods and services are traditional economic drivers in the province and continue to provide employment in well-established Fredericton companies, the city’s economy is now largely tied to the public sector and the growing digital tech and commercial sectors.\nFredericton’s is increasingly recognized for its cybersecurity research and innovation. It is home to the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity, located at the University of New Brunswick, as well as CyberNB, an agency of Opportunities New Brunswick.\nFredericton is attracting more private and public research-and-development investment, including recent government funding of more than $3 million to establish the Cybersecurity Innovation Centre, which fosters connections and partnerships between academia, government, and industry on cybersecurity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.601193904876709}
+{"content": "A root canal is a dental procedure that involves the removal of the pulp, a soft tissue located inside of a tooth. The pulp consists of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue that facilitates the tooth’s growth.\nThe procedure is necessary when a tooth’s nerve is inflamed or infected due to a crack, chip, or advanced tooth decay.\nDr. Rena Jhuty, DMD, at Pacific Highway Dental in Kent, Washington, performs restorative and cosmetic treatments to keep you smiling, pain and worry-free. Keep reading to learn more about how Dr. Jhuty performs root canal procedures.\nTo understand when a root canal procedure is needed, you first need to understand what goes on inside your tooth.\nAs mentioned, the pulp is a crucial part of your tooth. When it is damaged, it allows for bacteria to spread and multiply in the pulp chamber. When left untreated, this bacteria can cause an infection and lead to an abscessed tooth.\nSome of the other situations that can make a root canal procedure necessary are:\nEach root canal procedure involves the following steps:\nIf you need a root canal procedure in Kent, Washington, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Jhuty and our team at Pacific Highway Dental. To get in touch, call (253) 529-9434 or visit our office at 27020 Pacific Highway South, Suite C, Kent, WA 98032.\n27020 Pacific Highway South, Suite C, Kent, WA 98032\nMondayBy appointments only.\nTuesday9:30 am - 4:30 pm\nWednesday9:30 am - 4:30 pm\nThursday9:30 am - 4:30 pm\nFriday9:30 am - 4:30 pm\nSaturdayBy appointments only.\nSundayClosed", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6452057361602783}
+{"content": "Higher education research has increasingly identified the significance of student engagement in relation to their academic success. ‘Real life’ experiences in courses enhance both meaning and motivation in study, and generated a new form of scholarship around public engagement. The co-lab presents and explores experiences across the university.\nThe last decade has seen the emergence of a new scholarship of engagement (Barker, 2004). However this movement has been criticised by Zepke and Leach (2010) as tending to be overly student focussed and lacking social context. There are advantages to considering ‘engagement’ from a broader perspective to include not only students, but also the wider community that Universities serve. Community engagement in teaching and learning can offer students rich chances to explore their learning and to challenge themselves in ‘reality’. Opportunities to negotiate encounters in environments that are changing and contested, enhances student motivation, scholarship and employability skills development.\nBy creating sustainable partnerships with the communities within which universities are located, barriers between the University and the populations around them can be broken down bringing reciprocal benefits to both arenas. Despite the advantages on offer and even staff enthusiasm for such working, it has been shown that support for academics is weak (NCCPE website).\nThe co-lab would offer participants a chance to see how different areas of the university interpret the opportunities and challenges of working with student engagement and the public in creating innovative and realistic teaching and learning opportunities. Contributors will share their experiences of engagement of various types, how this has developed their practice and teaching, and evaluating the impact(s) on student engagement and attainment. Participants will have opportunities for reflection and the session will be relevant to a wide number of disciplines regarding the purposes that public engagement can be used for and facilitated.\nThe workshop is hoped to facilitate a special interest group in public engagement with a view to SHU becoming a member of the NCCPE Public Engagement Network, supporting development and scholarship across the University relating to this kind of work.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6641783714294434}
+{"content": "Discipline: Health\nIntroduction Non-invasive focused low-frequency ultrasonic waves that reduce the circumference and volumes of areas with localized fat have become more popular. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness and safety of focused low-frequency ultrasonic waves in reducing localized abdominal fat deposits.\nMethods This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Included in the study were Filipino adults with localized abdominal fat deposits. The primary outcome measure was mean change in abdominal circumference after 4 weeks of treatment, and secondary outcome measures were mean change in abdominal fat thickness, weight, serum lipid profile, as well as frequency of adverse events.\nResults There was a significant reduction in the mean abdominal circumference and fat thickness among patients who received focused low-frequency ultrasonic waves compared to those in the placebo group. There were no significant differences in weight, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, VLDL levels, and adverse events between the two groups.\nConclusion Focused low-frequency ultrasonic waves are effective in reducing abdominal circumference and fat thickness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9953352212905884}
+{"content": "Citation:\nWerner AC, Shen LQ. A Review of OCT Angiography in Glaucoma. Semin Ophthalmol 2019;:1-8.\nDate Published:2019 Jun 03 Abstract:There is growing evidence that vascular dysfunction plays a role in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. The details of this relationship have remained elusive partially due to limitations in our ability to assess blood flow in the optic nerve. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) has emerged as a promising new technology well positioned to become the first clinically suitable test of optic nerve perfusion. OCTA uses the motion of red blood cells as an intrinsic contrast agent to create reproducible images of microvascular networks rapidly and non-invasively. A significant body of research regarding the use of OCTA in glaucoma has emerged in recent years. This review aims to provide an overview of the basic principles underlying OCTA technology, summarize the current literature regarding the application of OCTA in the management of glaucoma, and address the role of OCTA in explicating the vascular pathogenesis of glaucoma. Last updated on 07/01/2019", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7722605466842651}
+{"content": "Musculoskeletal angiosarcoma Citation, DOI and article data Citation: DOI: rID: Article created: Revisions: Musculoskeletal angiosarcomas, (along with hemangiopericytomas and hemangioendotheliomas) are tumors that arise from vascular structures. They are typically difficult to distinguish from one another on imaging alone.\nAngiosarcomas, are the most aggressive of the three, frequently having metastases at the time of diagnosis, and often having local recurrences.\nEpidemiology Pathology Location\nThey can occur in:\nskin: 33% soft tissues: 24% angiosarcoma of bone: 6% long bones: 60% tibia: 23% femur: 18% humerus: 13% pelvis: 7% long bones: 60% Histology\nHistologically they can contain either hemangiomatous or lymphangiomatous cellular elements, which accounts for them previously being referred to as lymphangiosarcomas or haemangiosarcomas.\nRadiographic features Plain radiograph\nMay be seen as a non-specific soft tissue mass. When involving bone, they are predominantly lytic, and may mimic hemangiomas with a course honeycomb appearance.\nAngiography\nDense, well-circumscribed areas of enhancement with early draining veins and shunting. Hemangiopericytomas are described as having a pedicle formed by the arteries supplying the tumor from which vessels branch to encircle the tumor.\nCT\nNon-specific soft tissue mass, with a density similar to muscle but demonstrating bright contrast enhancement. CTA may demonstrate large feeding vessels.\nMRI\nBrightly enhancing soft tissue mass, often hyperintense on T2WI, with prominent flow voids, most marked in hemangiopericytomas.\nSee also angiosarcoma (general article) References 1. Murphey MD, Fairbairn KJ, Parman LM et-al. From the archives of the AFIP. Musculoskeletal angiomatous lesions: radiologic-pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 1995;15 (4): 893-917. Radiographics (abstract) - Pubmed citation 2. Choi JJ, Murphey MD. Angiomatous skeletal lesions. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2000;4 (1): 103-12. - Pubmed citation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6789916753768921}
+{"content": "Description\nGlucosamine sulfate and MSM provide intrinsic compounds essential for healthy cartilage formation, including glycosaminoglycans and elemental sulfur, respectively. MSM has also been attributed with enhancing healthy immune cell activity, thereby supporting tissues surrounding the joints. These important cartilage matrix constituents are complemented with additional factors for supporting a healthy immune response. In studies, ginger promotes healthy prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis. Curcumin helps maintain healthy neutrophil function and scavenges free radicals.\nIngredients Glucosamine/MSM with joint comfort herbs Supplemental Facts Amount Per Serving two vegetarian capsules contain: glucosamine sulfate (from crab shrimp) - 500 mg MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) - 500 mg ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract (root) - 250 mg (standardized to contain 5% gingerols) turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract (root) - 250 mg (standardized to contain 95% curcuminoids)\nOther ingredients:\nvegetarian capsule (cellulose water) ascorbyl palmitate OptiMSM® is a registered trademark of Bergstrom Nutrition. Contains shellfish (crab shrimp) - 2 capsules 1-3 times daily with meals. Individual results may vary. Allergens\nCRU", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8039425611495972}
+{"content": "Creating business proposals needs to be fast and accurate. However, too many businesses are still using manual processes which all too often results in delays in getting proposals onto the desk of a customer, or worse, one that contains errors. Creating business proposals typically requires a combination of software including spreadsheets, analysis and reporting tools, databases and numerous communication via email, telephone or face-to-face meetings.\nManual processes like this can be difficult to manage, lack repeatability, be prone to errors, and can leave people within your organization unable to use the tools efficiently if they are unfamiliar with the various types of software. If Excel is used, it opens up your process to all the related limitations and weaknesses of spreadsheets, for example, exposed proprietary information, version confusion and error propagation. These common issues with such processes demonstrate the need for fast and accurate proposal generation. As such, businesses can benefit from improving their proposal generation and management processes with EASA.\nEASA allows you to continue to use your standard operating procedures and software but in a far more streamlined, easy to use and automated fashion. Without any coding knowledge required, you can create a single, browser-based user interface to drive the entire process.\nAs well as possessing process automation capability, EASA can also manage your workflows by ensuring that the process cannot continue until key milestones are achieved, for example:\nAs the process is controlled by a single, customized-to-your-needs web application, you no longer require experts to operate the software, enabling more people to contribute or use the system. EASA also automatically records and captures the proposals within a relational database (either one supplied with EASA or alternately, one already available on your network), which means easy searching, reporting and data analytics across all of your proposals.\nBesides streamlining and automating your processes, a key benefit of EASA is that you are able to continue using your existing software, offering far more flexibility and adaptability compared to replacing it all with a rigid and expensive to implement commercial tool. This includes spreadsheets, and EASA provides specific functionality for Excel that completely removes the common limitations and pitfalls associated with replacing spreadsheets.\nFurthermore, EASA is a low code development platform which enables a non-expert to implement the solution, eliminating the need for software developers or relying on IT support. This is particularly beneficial for any business trying to build a custom system from scratch, which will typically require significant IT resources to be involved.\nRequest a free project consultation with EASA so we can discuss your requirements and, if desired, provide you with a demonstration of the software.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.791069507598877}
+{"content": "Does Car Insurance Cover Theft? What Your Coverage Plan Does & Does Not Cover\nSo, you’re running late for your movie, and your friends are sitting in the theater, popcorn in hand and saving you a seat. You hastily park the car, slam the door, and run inside. Two hours later, you walk back to the parking garage with your friends late at night, only to find that your car is no longer there.\nAccording to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), movie complexes are among the most common sites for vehicle theft and vandalism. The truth is, theft and vandalism can happen anytime, anywhere. Whether you forgot to lock the car outside of the grocery store or you parked it in the alley behind the office, insurance can cover the fallout.\nBefore panic-typing “stolen car what to do” into your Google search engine, take a deep breath and keep in mind the following information.\nWhat does my car insurance cover?\nThe average comprehensive policy typically covers (a) vehicle theft, (b) stolen parts replacement, and (c) vandalism repairs.\nSo, what is comprehensive coverage? Unlike liability insurance, comprehensive coverage recoups your losses from non-collision related incidents. These include vandalism, car theft, and natural damage, such as damage occurring from falling branches or floods.\nWhile this form of insurance does not cover rented vehicles, it can cover vehicles owned outright that find themselves victims of various types of theft.\nDoes car insurance cover theft of personal items?\nThe unfortunate reality is that car insurance does not cover the theft of personal items. However, the theft of personal items can be covered by homeowner’s insurance.\nThough the coverage of personal property may diminish while away from the residency, off-premises insurance is still an option for individuals concerned about expenses incurred by theft of certain personal items. The policy holder need only file two separate claims: one for the vehicle and one for the items within.\nDoes car insurance cover vandalism or break-in damage as a result of theft?\nThe concise answer is yes, under certain conditions. Vandalism includes both structural and superficial damage, ranging from a minor dent or scratches to smashed windows. To receive coverage, the owner must document damage, call the local authorities to file a report, and then proceed to file a claim with their provider.\nDoes insurance cover stolen parts?\nThe average comprehensive policy will cover stolen parts contingent on their origin. Often, policies will cover the theft and removal of parts installed during manufacturing processes, but not parts installed to enhance the vehicle, such as a newly installed stereo system, connected car center console, and more.\nIt is important to check your policy for coverage specificities regarding Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and aftermarket parts.\nDoes insurance cover theft?\nWhen you exit the theater and find your car missing, the first thought that comes to mind is “Does car insurance cover theft?” The answer is yes, regardless if the vehicle is recovered or not.\nAfter documenting details, contacting local authority, and filing a claim, your insurance company will be in touch to explain the following steps regarding theft investigation and recovery.\nBut what happens if your car is stolen and never found?\nFirst, take a deep breath and rest assured that you will be covered in the event your vehicle is stolen.\nIf your vehicle is never recovered, you will be reimbursed according to your vehicle’s depreciated value. The amount paid out by the insurance company is equal to the depreciated vehicle value up until your comprehensive coverage limit, minus your deductible.\nAccording to the National Crime Insurance Bureau (NCIB), the average vehicle valuation per theft is $8,886. Let’s round that up. If your plan includes a $500 deductible and your vehicle’s depreciated value is $9,000, your insurance provider will compensate your loss with $8,500.\nVehicle Recovery Assistance\nMany car insurance providers recommend installing a GPS tracking system in vehicles that do not come already equipped with one, especially as car value surges. This technology assists in a speedy recovery in the event of vehicle theft, minimizing the damage done to the vehicle.\nWith Elo GPS installed in your car, you not only equip your ride with real-time location tracking technology but have access to a 24/7 vehicle recovery hotline and dedicated recovery agent.\nTo learn more about how Elo GPS can provide you with recovery assurance and peace of mind, contact our support team to find a dealership near you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8560798764228821}
+{"content": "Title\nIdentifying patient-level factors associated with interest in psychosocial services during cancer: A brief report\nDocument Type\nArticle\nDate of Original Version\n1-1-2021\nAbstract\nObjectives: Uptake of psychosocial services during cancer treatment remains relatively low. To use these services efficiently, novel approaches–based on evidence-based theory–are needed to understand cancer patients’ readiness to seek psychosocial services. Guided by the transtheoretical model (TTM), we investigated individuals’ readiness to use psychosocial services by assessing decisional conflict (pros/cons) and self-efficacy, which are established as the most important constructs of predicting a specific behavior. Methods: In these secondary analyses, we examined demographic and treatment-related factors in a national sample of adult cancer patients and survivors in the United States as predictors of decisional balance (pros/cons) and self-efficacy (i.e., two core TTM constructs) of engaging in psychosocial services. Participants were recruited through an online survey. In addition to examining demographic factors (age, sex, race, and marital status) as independent variables using t tests and correlations, treatment-related variables, such as having multiple cancers, type of cancer, type of treatment, and treatment setting were included. Results: Four hundred and sixty-six participants completed the survey. The sample was primarily Caucasian (79%) and female (54.7%); average age was 47.9 (SD = 14.8). While no significant relationships emerged for self-efficacy, younger age and non-Caucasian race were significantly related to greater cons of seeking psychosocial care. Finally, those with multiple cancers versus reporting only one malignancy endorsed more cons of seeking psychosocial care. Conclusions: These data highlight the importance of measuring the cons of seeking psychosocial care during cancer treatment, with younger age, non-Caucasian, and those reporting experience with multiple cancers endorsing greater cons. This may impact eventual uptake of available services. Future research should identify individuals at risk for declining services based on perceived cons of seeking psychosocial care during cancer.\nPublication Title\nJournal of Psychosocial Oncology\nVolume\n39\nIssue\n5\nCitation/Publisher Attribution\nSannes, Timothy S., William F. Pirl, Joseph S. Rossi, Lawrence Grebstein, Colleen A. Redding, Ginette G. Ferszt, James O. Prochaska, Ilana M. Braun, and Miryam Yusufov.\"Identifying patient-level factors associated with interest in psychosocial services during cancer: A brief report.\"\nJournal of Psychosocial Oncology39,5(2021): 686-693.doi:10.1080/07347332.2020.1837329.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9133303165435791}
+{"content": "Last year, the now infamous “SG Nasi Lemak” Telegram group was brought to the public’s attention which had over 44,000 members that commonly shared unsolicited and explicit images of women. Singapore has had an alarming history regarding pedophilia as the country was found to host nearly 12 percent of websites in the region that shared such content in 2017. Despite Singapore’s strict control of online content, it may seem suprising that such activity exists.\nHowever, one of the many difficulties in limiting the activity is removing pedophilic content itself. While websites may be shutdown, this images are difficult to remove and continue to exist online. For example, such websites may be blocked by internet service providers which results in users being unable to access the content on the website. However, using third-party platforms that are able to fetch the data, one can still see such content.\nWhile this may seem difficult, the reality is that platforms such as Google are more than enough to access this content and with the right keywords, it is easy to find child pornography. From there, users can download such images and keep them on their own personal hard drive or share it with others interested in such content such as telegram groups resulting in this imagery being harder to erase.\nThe true travesty is that for those who have their photos taken and shared unwillingly, it may be quite easy for these images to be traced to their own personal life. Revenge porn websites enable users to share photos of their victims with some going as far as putting the names of those in photos.\nEven if images do not contain any nudity, online predators are still keen in sharing images they find from female students in the MRT to pictures taken from their Instagram or Facebook accounts. With many users preferring to keep their accounts public, it is easy for their photos to be shared with dubious lurkers.\nHowever, the Media Development Authority continues to block and shutdown such websites but with platforms such as Whatsapp, Telegram and other independent online forums having more users, it is difficult to stop the spread of obscene content. Nonetheless, members of the public can still be alert of suspicious individuals taking pictures of women and report them if possible.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8581686019897461}
+{"content": "Running--Good or Evil?\nKaren Siah, Fitness Instructor\n28-Apr-14 16:00\nEmbed Podcast\nYou can share this podcast by copying this HTML to your clipboard and pasting into your blog or web page.\nClose\nRunning is often touted as an affordable, natural exercise option for those who don’t want to be trapped in gyms. However, differing studies have shown that running may not be the best for our knees and overall cardiovascular health. Karen Siah weighs in on the debate.\nDownload the BFM mobile app. Stay at home and stay up-to-date.\nTags:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5263016223907471}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBlockchain is an innovative technology that disrupts different industries and offers decentralized, secure, and immutable platforms. Its first appearance is connected with monetary cryptocurrency transactions, followed by adaptation in several domains. We believe that blockchain can provide a reliable environment by utilizing its unique characteristics to offer a more secure, costless, and robust mechanism suitable for a voting application. Although the technology has captured the interest of governments worldwide, blockchain as a service is still limited due to lack of application development experience, technology complexity, and absence of standardized design, architecture, and best practices. Therefore, this study aims to build an imperial example for a blockchain electronic voting (e-voting) application using digital identity management for fulfilling immutable, transparent, and secure distributed blockchain features. The paper reviews the current types of e-voting systems and discusses the standard processes. We propose a conceptual design for a blockchain providing a digital identity management service to secure the e-voting application results. The blockchain development process implemented in this study follows the Proof of Concept to verify the e-voting application’s function for illustrating the architecture and description of the application’s business process model. The development is based on the Ethereum platform, which allows the implementation of the Proof of Work consensus algorithm. The developed e-voting application saves time, requires fewer processes, and results in higher accuracy, more transparency, considerable voters’ privacy, and accountable system management. We expect that the e-voting blockchain application will impact governmental processes during the election, reduce spending, support digital transformation, and ensure fairness of results.\nKeywords\nBlockchain; election; e-voting; Ethereum; smart contracts; solidity; truffle\nCite This Article\nF. Baothman, K. Saeedi, K. Aljuhani, S. Alkatheri, M. Almeatani\net al., \"Computational intelligence approach for municipal council elections using blockchain,\" Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, vol. 27, no.3, pp. 625–639, 2021.\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6846158504486084}
+{"content": "It’s a nightmare scenario for humanity: an asteroid, or asteroids, barreling toward planet Earth.\nThe impact vaporizes everything even remotely nearby and devastates civilization for thousands of miles around.\nEven those who survive are subject to a new era of natural disasters. Clouds of dust block out the sun’s light, creating multiple years with no summer. Agriculture takes a nosedive as grain can’t ripen and livestock starve for lack of forage. Governments collapse and despots seize power amid the chaos.\nThe event would be one of the most defining and impactful in natural human history.\nThankfully, this is just a “what if” scenario.\nTrending:\nDespite the", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.971062421798706}
+{"content": "Data from the prescription pricing division of the Business Services Authority (formerly known as the Prescription Pricing Authority) indicates that from January to March 2006 the estimated savings that could have been achieved through the compulsory generic dispensing of the top 40 (in terms of the amount of potential saving that could be achieved) proprietary drugs for which a generic alternative is available and where the proprietary drug is suitable for substitution, was £11.7 million.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9987024664878845}
+{"content": "abstract\nWilliam James's views on the science of psychology were as provocative as his observations of psychological and behavioral phenomena. His perspective on psychology as a natural science is reviewed briefly, the concept of \"levels\" is defined, and several emerging principles illustrating the importance of multilevel integrative research on mind-brain relationships are described. These emerging principles, which are not derived from, but would be at home in, James's Principles of Psychology, are the principle of multiple determinism, the corollary of proximity, the principle of nonadditive determinism, and the principle of reciprocal causation. These principles illustrate how the understanding of social psychological phenomena can inform and be informed by the study of both environmental (situational) and organismic (biological) factors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8888717293739319}
+{"content": "Car accidents, slipping and falling, and medical malpractice can cause serious injuries. When it’s someone else’s fault, the injured party deserves compensation. But some victims might skip seeking a settlement, thinking it will jeopardize their disability income. This can be a costly mistake: They might miss out on collecting money that can help pay their…\nWhen someone is hurt due to the actions of another, they have the right to compensation for the harm done to them. Personal injury claims often follow a car accident, a slip-and-fall incident, or a medical mishap. Broken bones, lacerations, and other physical injuries are easy to attribute to a specific incident. But can a…\nIn 95% of personal injury cases, the defendant and plaintiff will agree on a settlement instead of going to trial. Since trials are time-consuming and the outcome is uncertain, that can be welcome news. But in either case, someone expecting to receive personal injury compensation wants to know “How much can I expect?” Injuries suffered…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6049805879592896}
+{"content": "COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Although not everyone celebrating Halloween celebrates the Autumn Harvest, hayrides are still a Halloween tradition that has lasted more than a century.\nThe tradition of hayrides started when farmhands would carry hay wagons to and from barns.\nIn the 19th century, tourism and vacations became prevalent which allowed urban families to visit the country. Local farmers then started organizing commercial hayrides for extra profit.\nHayrides are typically pulled by tractors or trucks, most routes feature Fall landscapes of a pumpkin patch, scarecrows, farm-land and other autumnal scenes.\nWhile these trips are not as commercialized as amusement park rides, it is still advised to keep all hands, feet, arms, and legs inside the ride at all times.\nHayrides have evolved since the 19th century, shifting from sitting atop a 15-20 foot hay bale to a flat surface lined with straw or hay.\nNow, most people don’t know they are not sitting on actual hay. Instead straw is used on many of these Fall excursions.\nHay is grown specifically to feed cattle, horses, and other animals.\nHay can be a legume, grassy hay, orchardgrass, Timothy or clover. Different types of hay offer differing nutritional values, largely the region where the crops are grown affects the animal diet as well. Typically, hay bales will range from $35 to $60 per bale.\nIt is harvested before the plants produce seeds adding to its nutritional value creating a more nutrient and digestible product for livestock.\nStraw is a byproduct of a grain crop. When items like wheat, rice, oat, barley, rye, and buckweat are farmed the straw is a byproduct of the farming. These bales typically range between $4-$5 a piece.\nIt is recycled after grain crops are harvested, using the stems that were left behind in the harvesting process.\nWhat most people are sitting on during a traditional hayride is grown as bedding for livestock, true to the activity. Hay is grown to to feed livestock, and would be much too expensive to serve as bedding during the Fall activity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.697053074836731}
+{"content": "Neurological injuries\nEvery year, approximately 11,000 Americans suffer a traumatic spinal cord injury. While auto accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, other major causes include workplace accidents, falls, acts of violence, and sports injuries. In many cases these injuries are the fault of someone other than the victim.\nSpinal cord injury victims are often faced with a lifetime of medical and rehabilitation expenses, loss of income and pain and suffering. Because of their significant damages, spinal cord injury victims should select a law firm that has extensive expertise, resources and an established record of significant results.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9956120252609253}
+{"content": "Based on your experience with mindful eating either from the video lecture or your own previous experiences, create a PowerPoint describing how you could incorporate this intervention with patients. Include a TITLE slide, a REFERENCE slide, and five to eight content slides with speaker notes. Your content slides should address the following:Define mindful eating and provide two examples of how mindful eating can be used in nursing practice.Describe a mindful eating intervention that could be used with patients.Identify at least one rationale for choosing this specific intervention.Integrate two resources that discuss and support mindful eating practice. Make sure to cite your sources.Discuss how the intervention will benefit patient health practices. Provide at least one benefit.Discuss at least one potential barrier to implementing this intervention.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9191086888313293}
+{"content": "As of October 1, the number of prisoners in state correctional facilities is 36,743 – the lowest total since 2001. The population total reflects a reduction of more than 8,300 individuals since March 2020.\n“Bipartisan support from the Wolf Administration and state legislators – particularly the Justice Reinvestment Working Group — has created an environment that allows the DOC to work toward decarceration,” said Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Acting Secretary (DOC) Acting Secretary George Little, who noted that people of color represent 70 percent of the Pennsylvania prison population reduction since 2015. “Reducing the number of incarcerated individuals allows the DOC to focus on providing much needed mental health, drug treatment, and other services to the remaining incarcerated population.”\nDuring the pandemic, DOC staff has expedited furloughs of parolees from centers to home plans, coordinated with the parole board to maximize parole releases, reviewed parole detainers for those in county jails and state prisons, expedited the release process for reentrants with a pending approved home plan, and implemented a temporary reprieve program – all with the goal of keeping staff, incarcerated population, and the community safe.\nThis summer, the DOC launched an\ninteractive dashboard that allows users to track the state prison population, the number of people under parole supervision, recidivism and other key data over the past 20 years. The dashboard also provides context to the data, highlighting racial disparities that persist within the incarcerated population.\nThe Pennsylvania Department of Corrections oversees the operation of 23 state correctional institutions, one motivational boot camp, 14 community corrections centers, and nearly 40 contract facilities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8708054423332214}
+{"content": "Inclusive and Accessible Events on Campus\nEvents are an integral and inevitable part of life in the post-secondary education sector involving staff, students and visitors to the institution. Events, whether formal or informal, offer an opportunity for an institution to demonstrate its commitment to inclusion and accessibility. Conferences, workshops, student orientation, sporting and cultural events and graduations, however small or large all offer opportunities to model and showcase best practice in terms of accessibility.\nApplying inclusive practice principles to event planning and realisation supports not only people living with disability but also those who are not impacted by disability. It is best practice\nWhat should be considered when organising an event on campus to ensure that it is welcoming to people living with disability? Planning the Event\nEnsure that promotional and registration information is available in a variety of formats including electronic format.\nEnsure that participants are provided with multiple options for registration including phone, email and online. Ensure that online forms are accessible.\nAt the time of registration, ask about any accessibility requirements that participants may have.\nEnsure that registration is available at no charge for carers. The Companion Card and similar services identifying carers and facilitators should be honoured.\nEnsure that the planned location for the event is accessible. Check the following:\nPrior to the Event\nEnsure that all requested accessibility requirements are arranged. This may include the following:\nEnsure that participants are provided with accessible maps in an appropriate format. This may include visual, text and audio maps.\nOn the Day of the Event\nEnsure that venue, facilities and event signage is:\nEnsure that participants are provided with accessible maps in an appropriate format, which indicate the location of event venues and accessible facilities\nEnsure that access to and location of, venue facilities is communicated to participants. This might include:\nEnsure that clear paths of travel are provided both outside and within the venue. The venue and environs should be clear of obstacles and trip hazards such as electrical cables should be moved or taped down.\nFor\nFor\nFor\nFor\nRoving audience microphones are provided where audience participation is anticipated.\nEnsure that the presenters and any participants who need to, can access the stage or equivalent. Ramps to the stage need to comply with Australian Standards.\nLapel microphones or adjustable height microphones should be used to accommodate people at different heights.\nEnsure that there is an emergency plan for the event, that staff are aware of the plan and that emergency procedures address how people with disability will be assisted.\nAfter the Event\nEnsure that any written materials from the event (e.g. conference papers) are provided to participants in appropriate accessible formats.\nSeek feedback from attendees regarding the accessibility of the event and any suggested improvements.\nJuly 2017\nRelated Resources References Australian Network on Disability Event Accessibility Checklist https://www.and.org.au/pages/event-checklist.html ( accessed Sept 2021) Meetings and Events Australia “Accessible Events. A Guide for Meeting and Event Organisers” https://www.meetingsevents.com.au/sites/default/files/uploaded-content/website-content/accessible_events_guide.pdf ( accessed Sept 2021) (Sept 2021 - This resource is currently being updated)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7657510042190552}
+{"content": "From the Document: \"Emergency measures, such as requiring that children remain at home are critical methods to limit the spread of infection from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Despite its positive public health benefits, for an individual child, being homebound can serve as an opportunity to spend time with family, but also can result in insufficient physical activity, irregular sleep patterns, weight gain, and decreased fitness. As many parents know, boredom and frustration are common during time required to be home and inside. The lifestyle changes may also contribute to social isolation from peers and teachers, anxiety, and tension among family members due to a lack of personal space at home. Importantly, public fear about COVID-19 that stigmatizes and scapegoats specific populations can further increase a child's and family's sense of isolation. Clinicians and parents can consider the following approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families.\"\nPublisher: Date:\n2020?\nSeries: Copyright:\nPublic Domain\nRetrieved From:\nCenter for the Study of Traumatic Stress: https://www.cstsonline.org/\nFormat: Media Type:\napplication/pdf\nURL:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9962077736854553}
+{"content": "How did farming affect your day today? If you live in a city, you might feel disconnected from the farms and fields that produce your food. Agriculture is a core piece of our lives, but we often take it for granted. Farmers today face a huge challenge — feeding a growing global population with less…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9982023239135742}
+{"content": "To claim a deduction for a work-related expense:\nyou must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed the expenses must directly relate to earning your income you must have a record to prove it (usually a receipt).\nIf the expense was for both work and private purposes, you only claim a deduction for the work-related part. Work expenses your employer reimburses you for are not deductible.\nIf we think your employer may reimburse you for your expenses we may ask them.\nYou may be able to claim a deduction for expenses you incur that relate to your work, including:\nVehicle and travel expenses Clothing, laundry and dry-cleaning expenses Working from home expenses Self-education expenses Tools, equipment and other assets Other work-related deductions\nEmployees (including casuals) can claim work-related expenses in the income year you incur them. This means if you start employment in June you can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incur in June. Even if you don’t receive your employment income until the next income year.\nIf you employ someone to assist you in your employment, generally you can’t claim a deduction for employing that person.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9964221715927124}
+{"content": "This project seeks to improve the reading and writing skills of literacy-challenged adults, specifically in developing countries, by designing and developing an interactive tablet application for unschooled adults who are passionate about learning to read. Very often in developing countries, the success rates of the literacy courses are overwhelmingly low. Those who manage to gain some basic literacy skills, often relapse into illiteracy once their program has terminated. The proposed application aims to address this challenge by providing an easy-to-use media environment for independent literacy learning on a lightweight portable device. This also offers opportunity to learn at the time and place convenient to the user, which is additionally supported by motivating and engaging instruction. For this thesis, we focus on the design of the system and have developed a working prototype.\nContributors\nCreated\n2013-05", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9553869962692261}
+{"content": "MAEBASHI -- The Gunma Prefectural Government has launched a vaccination incentive targeting young people aged in their 20s and 30s, offering a vehicle and travel coupons as prizes in a lottery for those who have received their second COVID-19 vaccine shot by the end of September.\nThe prefectural government resorted to the measure in a bid to reduce the number of young people who are not vaccinated, after considering a tendency particularly among younger people to shun vaccines.\n\"We were prepared for criticism, but wanted to avoid the existence of 'holes' created by a specific generation remaining unvaccinated,\" said a prefectural official. Ever since Gunma Gov. Ichita Yamamoto revealed the vaccination incentive on Aug. 6, residents have expressed numerous opposing views with the prefectural government, such as \"Why is it limited to those in their 20s and 30s?\" and \"You're just trying to use prizes as bait.\"\nLast year, British medical journal The Lancet published survey findings by a team including University of London researchers that asked individuals, aged 18 or older, in 149 countries and regions about their trust in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. The study, conducted between 2015 and 2019, found that in 2015, Japan ranked 147th place for the public's confidence in the safety of vaccines, and was worst in 2019. As for confidence in the efficacy of vaccines, Japan ranked 147th and 148th place in the years of 2015 and 2019 respectively.\nRegarding Japan's ranking as one of the countries with the lowest vaccine confidence in the world, the research team said in its analysis that \"this might be linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine safety scares.\"\nFollowing news coverage regarding ill health after receiving the HPV vaccine, which prevents cases of cervical cancer, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare halted proactive promotion of the vaccinations in 2013, and the vaccination rate fell to 0.6% as a result. The generation which was subject to HPV vaccinations, who were sixth-graders to first-year high school girls at the time, are currently in their 20s. The Gunma prefectural official explained that they figured \"concern surrounding vaccines may be particularly deep-seated among this generation.\"\nAnother reason behind the prefecture's decision to offer prizes to promote vaccinations among the young is the generation's frequent usage of smartphones. Officials apparently thought that young people had fewer opportunities to access information on vaccines, as it can be difficult to be exposed to news from various fields with smartphones alone.\nThe prefectural official said, \"We'd like for them to take an interest through the vehicle and other prizes, and take notice of coronavirus vaccine information, even if in the slightest.\"\n(Japanese original by Tetsuya Shoji, Shibukawa Resident Bureau)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.782357931137085}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic exposed inequities in access to and success in career and technical education (CTE). This post summarizes a discussion among teachers and program coordinators about what has changed a year into remote instruction, and about how to make CTE programs more equitable now and when in-person instruction returns.\nRecent federal policy supports creating middle-class jobs in the “green economy.” To better understand how community colleges can build programs that provide reliable growth trajectories for students in this field, MDRC talked with two practitioners about the North Carolina Community College System’s 10-year-old “Code Green” initiative.\nLessons from Growth Sector’s STEM Core Program\nMillions of community college students, particularly students of color and women, don’t complete the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses critical to succeeding in the modern economy. This brief examines one program that combines increased academic support, out-of-classroom activities, accelerated coursework, and other components to help improve student outcomes.\nCareer and technical education programs are trying to address challenges faced by disadvantaged students, particularly Black students and other students of color. Access is only part of the path to equity as these programs focus on inclusive workplace environments, meaningful mentorships, and language that emphasizes strengths rather than real or presumed deficits.\nWhen COVID-19 upended normal operations at STRIVE, a workforce development nonprofit founded in New York, the Center for Applied Behavioral Science at MDRC documented the agency’s real-time innovations that allowed it to continue serving clients during the crisis. Greg Wise, STRIVE’s National Vice President, shared a first-hand account of the transition.\nCareer and Technical Education Connects the Dots\nThe economic recession triggered by the global pandemic has magnified the need for high-quality programs that can help students acquire the skills, training, and postsecondary credentials they need to thrive in the workplace. Here are some programs that studies show improved academic outcomes and increased earnings.\nMany schools are using technology-based tools to generate career recommendations and supplement the capabilities of their guidance departments. MDRC has partnered with two technology companies to test whether their career-advising software programs are viable tools for equitably supporting students as they identify and pursue future careers.\nInterim Implementation and Impact Findings from New York City’s P-TECH 9-14 Schools\nThis report evaluates a program focused on preparing students for college and career. Based on partnerships among high schools, community colleges, and employers, the program offers accelerated high school course work, early college, and work-based learning experiences. The findings suggest that students are meeting the benchmarks they need to succeed.\nPromising Results from a Bridge-to-College Model\nBridge-to-college programs aim to help people complete high school and enroll in postsecondary education. This evaluation of one such program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, WI finds that it helped more students earn their GEDs and enroll in college courses.\nAmid keen interest in helping students, young adults, and low-wage workers build the skills necessary to succeed in a technologically advanced economy, MDRC is studying a range of programs that feature employer involvement, such as career pathways from high school into college and the workforce, work-based learning, apprenticeships, and sectoral training.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5346081852912903}
+{"content": "Conjugates of fatty acids and amines, including endocannabinoids, are known to play important roles as endogenous signalling molecules. Among these, the ethanolamine conjugate of the n-3 poly unsaturated long chain fatty acid (PUFA) docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3) (DHA) was shown to possess strong anti-inflammatory properties.\nPreviously, we identified the serotonin conjugate of DHA, docosahexaenoyl serotonin (DHA-5-HT), in intestinal tissues and showed that its levels are markedly influenced by intake of n-3 PUFAs. However, its biological roles remain to be elucidated. Here, we show that DHA-5-HT possesses potent anti-inflammatory properties by attenuating the IL-23-IL-17 signalling cascade in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Transcriptome analysis revealed that DHA-5-HT down-regulates LPS-induced genes, particularly those involved in generating a CD4 + Th17 response. Hence, levels of PGE2, IL-6, IL-1β, and IL-23, all pivotal macrophage-produced mediators driving the activation of pathogenic Th17 cells in a concerted way, were found to be significantly suppressed by concentrations as low as 100–500 nM DHA-5-HT. Furthermore, DHA-5-HT inhibited the ability of RAW264.7 cells to migrate and downregulated chemokines like MCP-1, CCL-20, and gene-expression of CCL-22 and of several metalloproteinases. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) suggested negative overlap with gene sets linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and positive overlap with gene sets related to the Nrf2 pathway. The specific formation of DHA-5-HT in the gut, combined with increasing data underlining the importance of the IL-23-IL-17 signalling pathway in the aetiology of many chronic inflammatory diseases merits further investigation into its potential as therapeutic compound in e.g. IBD or intestinal tumorigenesis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6776372194290161}
+{"content": "Washington, D.C. – Today, following the unveiling of the Senate Republicans’ latest COVID-19 relief package, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement:\n“Today marks exactly four months since we passed the CARES Act, the last major bipartisan legislation to address the pandemic and economic crisis. Instead of using this time to engage in bipartisan negotiations over the next package, Republicans in Congress have frittered it away with a ‘wait-and-see’ approach as the pandemic continued to rage across much of the country.\n“After four months of inaction, the White House and Republicans in Congress finally released a partisan proposal written behind closed doors without any input from Democrats. It is woefully inadequate. First, it slashes benefits for more than 30 million unemployed Americans by $1,600 per month in the middle of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, when many families still do not have access to childcare or safe jobs to which they can return, through no fault of their own. To cut benefits in this moment would inflict profound damage on these workers, families, and our broader economy.\n“Second, it does nothing to help maintain essential state and local services, a goal with support from both parties. Third, it fails to make the significant public health investments required to proactively manage the virus, as my Health Force proposal would do. Finally, it doesn’t do enough to sustain our hardest-hit small businesses that need more flexibility and sustained support, which is what we've proposed in the bipartisan RESTART Act.\n“We must reject this partisan approach and immediately negotiate a bipartisan bill that matches the scale of the public health and economic crisis we face.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8171675205230713}
+{"content": "Irvine, CA – August 13, 2021 – Kia Motors (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) is recalling 21,575 cars with 2.5 liter-turbocharged engines which may develop a fuel leak in the fuel pump system. This may cause a fire, which increases the risk of injury and a crash. Vehicles involved in this recall include: 2021 Kia Sorento 2021 Kia K5 2022 Kia K5\nThis is the latest in a series of Kia and Hyundai recalls due to fire risk. The component in question is the high pressure pipe (Kia fuel rail) with part number 35305-2S200.\nRecall summary\nVehicles that are part of this recall receive fuel through a so-called direct injection system. This is a popular type of a fuel injection system that delivers gasoline directly into the engine allowing for greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions.\nGasoline is transported to the engine via the fuel pump connected with a series of metal pipes called fuel rails. In affected vehicles, one or more pipes may not have been tightened during the assembly or may be out of shape due to a manufacturing error. In both cases, pressurized fuel may escape and spray on the engine and other nearby components.\nRisks\nFuel that sprays onto hot components in the engine compartment can easily ignite and cause a vehicle fire. This increases the risk of a crash, as flames and smoke may distract drivers and cause them to panic. Another risk is the inability to stop and leave the vehicle in time, which may lead to injury.\nWarning signs\nA fuel leak would result in a strong gasoline, smoke and/or melting odor inside the car. In addition, the vehicle may display a malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dashboard.\nOther Kia and Kia Sorento recalls\nThis recall is another in a series of ongoing fire-related issues Kia vehicles are experiencing lately, including one caused by a leaking ABS module.\nThe 2022 Kia Sorento is not subject to any recalls. At the same time, 2014 and 2015 Sorento were recalled last summer due to a brake fluid leak which can lead to a fire, as reported.\nThe repair\nAffected pipes will be checked for fuel leaks and then replaced or simply tightened as necessary. Owners should have been notified on July 21, 2021.\nIs your vehicle a part of this recall?\nThis Kia Recall includes more than 20,000 Sorento and K5 vehicles. To perform a Kia recall check, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8773746490478516}
+{"content": "'And': Conjunction Reduction Redux Authors: Schein, Barry Publisher: MIT Press BISAC/Subject: PHI038000, LAN016000 ISBN: 9780262338066, Related ISBNs: 0262035634, 0262338068, 9780262035637, 9780262338066 Classification: Non-Fiction Number of pages: 1040, Audience: General/trade\nIn this book, Barry Schein argues that “and” is always the sentential logical connective with the same, one, meaning. “And” always means “&,” across the varied constructions in which it is tokened in natural language. Schein examines the constructions that challenge his thesis, and shows that the objections disappear when these constructions are translated into Eventish, a neo-Davidsonian event semantics, and, enlarged with Cinerama Semantics, a vocabulary for spatial orientation and navigation. Besides rescuing “and” from ambiguity, Eventish and Cinerama Semantics solve general puzzles of grammar and meaning unrelated to conjunction, revealing the book's central thesis in the process: aspects of meaning mistakenly attributed to “and” are discovered to reflect neighboring structures previously unseen and unacknowledged.\nSchein argues that Eventish and Cinerama Semantics offer a fundamental revision to clause structure and what aspects of meaning are represented therein. Eventish is distinguished by four features: supermonadicity, which enlarges verbal decomposition so that every argument relates to its own event; descriptive event anaphora, which replaces simple event variables with silent descriptive pronouns; adverbialization, which interposes adverbials derived from the descriptive content of every DP; and AdrPs, which replace all NPs with Address Phrases that locate what nominals denote within scenes or frames of reference.\nWith '\nAnd,' Schein rehabilitates an old rule of transformational, generative grammar, answering the challenges to it exhaustively and meticulously.\nLightSail includes up to 6,000 high interest, Lexile\nⓇ aligned book titles with every student subscription. Other titles are available for individual purchase.\nLightSail Education is a comprehensive Lexile\nⓇ and standards-aligned, literacy platform and digital e-book library. Including multimodal learning functionality and featuring books from leading publishers, LightSail holistically assesses and nurtures each student on their reading and writing-to-learn journey, throughout elementary, middle, and high school.\n*LightSail offers a 2,000 or a 6,000 title bundle with its student subscriptions. Other titles are available for individual purchase.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7153413891792297}
+{"content": "A minimum data set for traumatic brain injuries in Iran Journal – Chinese Journal of Traumatology Article type – Journal research article – Clinical research Publication date – Sep – 2021 Authors – Maryam Edalatfar, Mohsen Sadeghi-Naini, Hamid Reza Khayat Kashani, Mitra Movahed, Mahdi Sharif-Alhoseini Keywords – traumatic brain injuriesregistriesdata systems Open access – Yes Speciality – Neurosurgery, Trauma surgery World region Middle East Country: Iran Language – English October 4, 2021 at 10:48 pm Submitted to the One Surgery Index on Abstract:\nPurpose\nTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the major public health concerns worldwide. Developing a TBI registry could facilitate characterizing TBI, monitoring the quality of care, and quantifying the burden of TBI by collecting comparable and standardized epidemiological and clinical data. However, a national standard tool for data collection of the TBI registry has not been developed in Iran yet. This study aimed to develop a national minimum data set (MDS) for a hospital-based registry of patients suffering from TBI in Iran.\nMethods\nThe MDS was designed in two phases, including a literature review and a Delphi study with content validation by an expert panel. After the literature review, a comprehensive list of administrative and clinical items was obtained. Through a two-round e-Delphi approach conducted by invited experts with clinical and research experience in the field of TBI, the final data elements were selected.\nResults\nAn MDS of TBI was assigned to two parts: administrative part with five categories including 52 data elements, and clinical part with nine categories including 130 data elements.\nConclusion\nFor the first time in Iran, we developed an MDS specified for TBI consisting of 182 data elements. The MDS would facilitate implementing a TBI’s national level registry and providing essential, comparable, and standardized information. OSI Number – 21283", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6177657842636108}
+{"content": "Drinks\n$1.95 - $67.95\nNon-acidic sports drink - Sustained energy, no sugar crash - Reduces cramps - Buffers lactic acid - Supports dental health BENEFITS: Most “sports drinks” are the same—lots of sugar, salt, and citric acid. HEED is your healthy, subtle-flavored alternative—complex carbohydrates, a balanced electrolyte profile, and essential nutrients balance blood sugar, buffer lactic acid, and ensure long-lasting energy. Xylitol and stevia are tooth-friendly sweeteners. - Kosher Certification - HEED is certified by Informed Choice and Informed Sport.\n$3.50 - $60.00\nRecovery matters. 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So with their help, we reimagined sports drinks, stripping down what used to be a neon-colored carnival to its bare essentials. In the process, we learned that simple wasn't just better for elite athletes, it was better for everyone who works hard and sweats. The result is a sports drink with minimal sugar (4g per 100 ml) and a ratio of sugar (glucose + fructose) that is optimized for faster absorption, an electrolyte profile that actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium, and 80 mg of magnesium per liter), and only real fruit for flavor for a light and refreshing taste that you can drink all day. That's it—less sugar, the right electrolyte profile, and real fruit. So, if you've never met a sports drink you wanted to take home, your luck is about to change. Drink when thirsty and leaking like a busted fire hydrant. Don't drink while deep in the middle of a Netflix marathon session or sending emails (unless, you're also on your trainer). 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Grab some Nuun Immunity! When your body is stressed with travel or fighting an illness, hydration and botanicals are crucial for maintaining immune health. Nuun Immunity is a potent blend of electrolytes, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants that provides total immune system support. - 10 tablets per tube. Dissolve in 16 oz. of water. - These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\n$6.99 - $7.00\nBreaking a sweat? Grab some Nuun Sport! When you sweat, your body loses vital minerals and electrolytes that need to be replaced for healthy recovery and lasting performance. Nuun Sport provides a great balance of ingredients for mineral replenishment and optimal hydration before/during/after your workout. - 10 tablets per tube. Dissolve in 16oz. of water. - These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\n$6.99 - $7.00\nNeed a healthy hydration boost? Enjoy Nuun Vitamins! For everyday health and hydration essentials, Nuun Vitamins provides a boost in the 11 different vitamins most under-consumed in the average diet. Nuun Vitamins is a tasty and healthful way to top-up on the minerals that your body needs for everyday energy and vitality. - 12 tablets per tube. Dissolve in 16oz. of water. - These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\nPage 1 of 1", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6365368366241455}
+{"content": "BACKGROUND\nPolygenic risk scores (PRSs) will have important utility for asthma and other chronic diseases as a tool for predicting disease incidence and sub-phenotypes.\nOBJECTIVE\nWe utilized findings from a large multi-ancestry GWAS of asthma to compute a PRS for asthma with relevance for racially diverse populations.\nMETHODS\nWe derived two PRSs for asthma using a standard approach (based on genome-wide significant variants) and a lasso sum regression approach (allowing all genetic variants to potentially contribute). We used data from the racially diverse Kaiser Permanente GERA cohort (68,638 Non-Hispanic Whites, 5,874 Hispanics, 6,870 Asians and 2,760 Blacks). Race was self-reported by questionnaire.\nRESULTS\nFor the standard PRS, Non-Hispanic Whites showed the highest odds ratio for a standard deviation increase in PRS for asthma OR=1.16 (95% CI 1.14 to 1.18). The standard PRS was also associated with asthma in Hispanic OR=1.12 (95% CI 1.05 to 1.19), and Asian subjects OR=1.10 (95% CI 1.04 to 1.17), with a trend toward increased risk in Blacks OR=1.05 (95% CI 0.97 to 1.15). We detected an interaction by sex, with men showing higher risk of asthma with an increase in PRS as compared to women. The lasso sum regression derived PRS showed stronger associations with asthma in Non-Hispanic White subjects (OR=1.20 (95% CI 1.18 to 1.23)), Hispanics (OR=1.17 (95% 1.10 to 1.26), Asians (OR=1.18 (95% CI 1.10 to 1.27) and Blacks (OR=1.10 (95% CI 0.99 to 1.22)).\nCONCLUSIONS\nPRSs across multiple racial/ethnic groups were associated with increased asthma risk, suggesting that PRSs have potential as a tool for predicting disease development.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5376278162002563}
+{"content": "The financial markets showed a muted response to the minutes from the July 31-August 1 Federal Open Market Committee meeting after policymakers reiterated its call for “strong” economic growth, but added that it saw ongoing global trade tensions as the biggest threat to otherwise strong U.S. economic growth.\nFed officials also said it would “likely soon be appropriate to take another step in removing policy accommodation,” an indicator for a looming rate hike that is widely expected by markets. They further indicated that tariffs, imposed on a range of goods by President Trump, pose dangers across a variety of areas.\nThe minutes showed that “all participants pointed to ongoing trade disagreements and proposed trade measures as an important source of uncertainty and risks. Participants observed that if a large-scale and prolonged dispute over trade policies developed, there would likely be adverse effects on business sentiment, investment spending, and employment.”\nInflation was also discussed with policymakers divided over the current trend and how to respond policy-wise.\nThe Fed didn’t raise rates at its last meeting, holding them between 1.75 percent and 2 percent, however, nothing in the minutes indicated they wouldn’t continue down the path of gradual quarterly rate hikes. At this time, the financial futures markets indicate investors widely anticipate a rate hike in September and possibly one more in December.\nPolicymakers also noted that the term “accommodative” to describe policy likely will be removed “fairly soon” from post-meeting statements. However, this is not a given if current conditions change.\n“Wide-ranging tariff increases would also reduce the purchasing power of U.S. households,” the minutes said. “Further negative effects in such a scenario could include reductions in productivity and disruptions of supply chains. Other downside risks cited included the possibility of a significant weakening in the housing sector, a sharp increase in oil prices, or a severe slowdown in [emerging market economies].”\nTranslation: Tariffs could disrupt current economic growth.\nFed officials also noted that “an escalation in international trade disputes was a potentially consequential downside risk for real activity. Some participants suggested that, in the event of a major escalation in trade disputes, the complex nature of trade issues, including the entire range of their effects on output and inflation, presented a challenge in determining the appropriate monetary policy response.”\nWhat this means is that should the trade disputes worsen, future rate decisions could be impacted.\nAs far as inflation is concerned, members said the current trend is toward the Fed’s 2 percent goal. However, they did note that some pressures are emerging, including tariffs that are increasing input prices.\n“Reports from several Districts suggested that firms had greater scope than in the recent past to raise prices in response to strong demand or increases in input costs, including those associated with tariff increases and recent rises in fuel and freight expenses,” the minutes said.\nFinally, Fed officials indicated that valuations of stocks and other assets are “elevated” while corporate borrowing conditions are “easy.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.735627293586731}
+{"content": "dc.contributor.author Shotwell, Jessica Janice dc.date.accessioned 2018-03-20T04:30:15Z dc.date.available 2018-03-20T04:30:15Z dc.date.issued 2017-08 dc.identifier.other shotwell_jessica_j_201708_ms dc.identifier.uri http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/shotwell_jessica_j_201708_ms dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10724/37495 dc.description.abstract Healthcare institutions and providers are charged with supporting patient autonomy by creating an autonomy supportive environment and practicing Shared Decision Making. Yet, patients and providers may hold different opinions regarding autonomy, patients may not follow-through with being autonomous, and providers may not engage in equal amounts of autonomy support. Study 1 found that patients (N = 214) and providers (N = 19) had different perceptions of patient autonomy and provider support of patient autonomy. Study 2 found that autonomy primed patients (n = 123) and non-autonomy primed patients (n = 125) received equal amounts of autonomy support from providers (N = 22). However, Study 2 results indicate a ceiling-effect—all patients reported high personal autonomy and provider support of autonomy. Future work should examine whether priming patient autonomy would be advantageous in different populations and if different types of healthcare providers are more likely to engage in autonomy support. dc.language eng dc.publisher uga dc.rights public dc.subject autonomy dc.subject patient autonomy dc.subject patient autonomy support dc.subject healthcare perceptions dc.subject patient centered care dc.subject shared decision making dc.title Diagnosing the dialogue between physicians and patients: assessing reports of healthcare autonomy dc.title.alternative assessing reports of healthcare autonomy dc.type Thesis dc.description.degree MS dc.description.department Psychology dc.description.major Psychology dc.description.advisor Adam Goodie dc.description.committee Adam Goodie dc.description.committee Billy Hammond dc.description.committee Janet Frick", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7010446190834045}
+{"content": "Outsourcing undeniable ethnical instrument roles can reserve an form occasion and currency in abundant compliments. While it is not indispensable or repeatedly contrivable to outsource all ethnical instrument roles, outsourcing uninfallible capacitys can acceleration classify aloft and fruit in essential succeedingness in some forms. To reserve currency at-last forms must flow what ethnical instrument roles can be effectively outsourced to reserve currency and not niggardly execution or injury the form. This Nursing Dissertation succeed sift-canvass the profits of outsourcing undeniable ethnical instrument roles, including payroll, profits government and reinforcement and gathering.By outsourcing each of these roles an form can classify aloft, expose and reserve estimable occasion when conducting regular trade operations. These ideas are explored below. Outsourcing typically classifys the sum of ethnical instrument staff indispensable on artisan to artisanle lowplace HRM activities (Sims, 2002). Outsourcing involves \"hanker message contractual relationships\" delay tradees and outer arrangers (Lever, 1997:37). Outsourcing relationships are increasingly low in ethnical instrument. Outsourcing can arrange forms delay multiple competitive advantages, including require savings.There are abundant roles that an form can outsource to reserve currency. Some of the past low roles that forms are outsourcing to reserve currency belowstand payroll and profits government and employee hiring or reinforcement (Lever, 1997). By outsourcing these capacitys an form can suppress a smaller personnel grovelling and classify the sum of experts needed to manipulate the ethnical instrument capacity (Lever, 1997). 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They chances that a applicant succeed cling delay the fixed hanker message are too greatly exalteder due to improve fenceing methods and past skills luxuriance and testing (Lever, 1997).Outsourcing does veer the cultivation delayin an form, but this veer is not necessarily one that is indirect. In surety, outsourcing can carry about confident veer delayin the form. Abundant employees consternation that outsourcing is indirect, a instrument by which an form replaces interior applicants delay outer specialists. While this is gentleman, in abundant forms outsourcing makes opinion and can profit employees and manipulaters similar in the hanker message.An form that reserves currency outsourcing can redirect those funds into employee advancement programs and employee spur programs. 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+{"content": "In December 2019, my grandfather passed away in hospital while waiting to be admitted into a retirement home. One of the reasons he did not put his name on the list sooner was because he had been caring for my grandmother’s 14 year-old cat, Mackie, since she passed away.\nAt the time, Mackie was known for being an angry, mean, and aggressive cat, and everyone in our family hesitated to adopt her. Knowing because of her temperament she would spend her last precious years in a shelter, I chose to take her.\nOver the course of the next year, I learned that Mackie may appear to be aggressive, but she is truly a loving and adventurous cat with just a bit of an attitude – which is why you’ll often catch me using her full name, Mackenzie. Through sharing videos of her on TikTok, I heard countless stories of how many seniors worried about what would happen to their pets when they moved to a retirement home, or heaven forbid passed away.\nWith the goal of alleviating this worry from seniors during their final years, I founded My Grandfather’s Cat on my grandfather’s birthday, May 18, 2021, as a safe space for seniors to arrange a second forever home for their beloved pets.\nWhen we launched, we received an overwhelmed amount of support and media attention. Our work intrigued many, including those suffering from terminal illness. When people with terminal illnesses began to reach out and asked if we’d make an exception for them to use our services, we knew we had to include them as part of our mission. Today, we proudly help both seniors and the terminally ill arrange homes for their beloved pets.\nThe work we do is dedicated to my grandparents, who I know are watching proudly from high above the clouds.\nAll my love,\nAngela", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9617143869400024}
+{"content": "Hybrid ownership structures in state capitalism: Ownership-based society, socio-economic differentiation and Governmentality analysed through the example of Shenzhen, China Outline\nThe project explores the interdependencies at play between the hybrid land ownership rights and the emergence of structures that are characteristic of property-based societies following China’s transformation into a market economy. It further investigates how this process yields new relationships between state and society (Governmentality).\nIn a case study, the researchers analyse five ‘joint-stock cooperatives’ in Shenzhen, which operate both as parafiscal and corporate entities in the context of Chinese ‘urban villages’. The data are collected in semi-structured and standardised interviews for a range of stakeholder groups, including representatives of the aforementioned organisations and companies and residents of the urban villages.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8905622959136963}
+{"content": "Considering the state that the world is in, budget-friendly and cost-effective options for every facet of living have become crucial. At home, those who wish to renovate their bathrooms need to take a more practical approach. If your bathroom tiles look old and worn out, what options can you take other than a complete overhaul tile replacement? How about painting over the bathroom tiles?\nBathroom tiles can be painted, yes, but it needs a particular type of paint. As you would expect, you need waterproof paint to accomplish this task, such as epoxy and latex paint. Prepping the bathroom tile is also vital to achieving the best results.\nContents\nWhat Type of Paint to Use?\nAs stated previously, if you want to paint over bathroom tiles, you will need two specific types of paint. These are:\nEpoxy Paint\nEpoxy paint comes with a relatively limited selection of colors. However, it adds a distinct gloss to the surface and acts as a sealant due to its excellent water resistance properties.\nLatex Paint\nLatex paint is available in a wide range of colors and sheens. This type of paint is less expensive, easier to remove, and is relatively odor-free. However, latex paint doesn’t stick to certain surfaces, which means multiple coating.\nPrepping the Bathroom Tiles\nBefore you begin your DIY bathroom renovation, it is crucial to prepare the tiles first. To obtain the best possible results in painting over your bathroom tiles, follow these relatively simple steps:\nClean the Tiles\nMake sure that the tiles are prepped and ready to go by cleaning them thoroughly. Remove all dirt and grime with soap and scrub it clean, ideally, with an abrasive cleaner. Afterwards, wipe the surface of the tiles with a wet sponge to remove any remaining residue.\nSand the Tiles\nNext, you will need to sand down the tile’s surface using sandpaper (180 to 220 grit) to remove the gloss of the surface. This procedure will allow the paint to adhere better to the tile. To make this rather tedious step go faster, we highly recommend you use an orbital sander.\nRemove the Dust\nYou will need to dust off the surface after sanding the bathroom tiles. Use a vacuum, then wipe the wall using a damp cloth. Let it dry thoroughly and rerun the vacuum one more time.\nShould You Paint Your Bathroom Wall Tile?\nIf you are trying to take a more cost-effective route in renovating your bathroom, then painting is the next best alternative to replacing the tiles. However, take note that to achieve the best possible result in this endeavor, you need to replace the grout. This task can be quite a time consuming, but replacing the grout will prove beneficial in the long run, both in aesthetics and function.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6132826209068298}
+{"content": "A policy memorandum issued by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services this past weekend could make it more difficult for programmers to work in the United States under an H-1B visa. That specific visa allows American companies to hire foreign workers, but only as long as they fill a high-level, technical role.\nWhile the new guidance is set to target the American tech industry at large, the updated language could prevent game developers from applying to work in the United States under an H-1B visa if the position they’d be filling isn’t deemed specialized enough.\nPrevious guidelines qualified the position of programmer as a specialty occupation, but the rework puts the burden of proof on the company seeking to sponsor a foreign employee, who then must provide evidence that the position is specialized and beyond entry-level. This latest memo supersedes a notice from December 2000 that didn't clearly differentiate a specialized position from an entry-level role.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9512209892272949}
+{"content": "Harvesting electricity from vibration, ambient light, and thermal energy sources represent a sizable technical challenge — all three are low-voltage and relatively intermittent. MIT doctoral student Saurav Bandyopadhyay rose to this challenge by helping create a single power-regulating chip that can harvest and combine all three into a single output. He explains that \"[at] one particular instant, energy is extracted from one source by our chip, but the energy from other sources is stored in capacitors\" where it can be used later. The chip uses a high-frequency switching mechanism to quickly adjust to any changes in input power, resulting in a clean and steady power output without the use of a single battery. This kind of battery-free design enables equipment that was previously impractical to make, like biomedical devices and remote environmental sensors.\nFiled under:\nLight, heat, and vibration: MIT's new chip can harvest energy from all three simultaneously\nResearchers at MIT have created a single chip that can harvest and combine energy from vibrations, solar, and thermal sources into a single, steady output without using a battery.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9817356467247009}
+{"content": "Bees play a fundamental role in the ecological balance of ecosystems, due to the pollination process they carry out on crops, including the production of honey. However, the mortality of bees is a significant concern; bee mortality can occur for several reasons, such as pesticides, mites, viruses,...\nAuthor(s) : Ziegler, C.; Sinigaglia, T.; Martins, M. E. S.; Souza, A. M.\nPublisher : MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland\nJournal article : Sustainability 2021 Vol.13 No.15 ref.47", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8997699022293091}
+{"content": "President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday issued a dire warning on climate change as he announced the nominees who will shape his environmental team. Mr. Biden stressed the need for the U.S. to reenter the Paris climate agreement and discussed how the country has often failed to protect low-income communities from environmental hazards.\n\"We're in a crisis,\" Mr. Biden said. \"Just like we need to be a unified nation in response to COVID-19, we need a unified national response to climate change. We need to meet the moment with the urgency it demands, as you would during any national emergency. \"\nWhile Mr. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris both highlighted the Biden administration's ambitious agenda, Mr. Biden insisted they are not proposing \"pie in the sky dreams, these are concrete actionable solutions.\"\nMr. Biden tied the need to address climate change to \"environmental justice,\" saying it's been \"generations\" since the country fulfilled the \"basic obligation\" to provide every American with clean air and safe drinking water.\nMr. Biden touted the diversity of his Cabinet nominees, saying there are at least 12 historic appointments, including Congresswoman, who if confirmed, would be the first Native American to lead the Interior Department.\nHaaland, who tweeted earlier this week that a \"voice like mine has never been a Cabinet secretary or at the head of the Department of Interior,\" said that growing up in her mother's Pueblo household made her \"fierce.\"\n\"This moment is profound when we consider the fact that a former secretary of the Interior once proclaimed his goal to 'civilize or exterminate [Native Americans],'\" Haaland said. \"I am a living testament to the failure of that horrific ideology.\"\nIn addition to Haaland, Mr. Biden introduced further nominees: Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy, Michael Regan as Environmental Protection Agency administrator, Brenda Mallory for Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Gina McCarthy as national climate adviser and Ali Zaidi as deputy national climate adviser. Mr. Biden has previously announced John Kerry will serve as the special presidential envoy for climate.\nGranholm previously served as the governor of Michigan, and is a vocal advocate for clean energy, as Mr. Biden looks to transition the U.S. away from fossil fuels.\nGranholm said Saturday that she is \"obsessed\" with \"creating good-paying jobs in America in a global economy\" and \"seizing the opportunities that a clean energy economy will provide for workers.\"\nRegan, who would be the first Black man to lead the EPA if confirmed, stressed that environmental protection and economic prosperity go \"hand in hand.\"\n\"We're going to ensure that the EPA is once again a strong partner for the states, not a roadblock,\" Regan said. \"We will be driven by our convictions that every person in our great country has the right to clean air, clean water and a healthier life, no matter how much money they have in their pockets, the color of their skin or the community that they live in.\"\nfor more features.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5286986827850342}
+{"content": "Professor Nicole Smith, research professor and Chief Economist of the Center for Education and Work at Georgetown University, will discuss the potential impacts on race/ethnicity, gender and income inequalities of the current bi-partisan proposal that includes a traditional definition of infrastructure, as well as the Biden Administration’s proposals to broaden the definition of infrastructure to include human infrastructure such as education, healthcare, and caregiving for children, elderly and disabled.\nThe event will take place on Zoom from 9:30-10:30 am on Friday, October 8. Register today.\nWhen – 10:30am Contact\nJennifer Jackman", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5648037195205688}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe endometrium is a complex, steroid-dependent tissue that undergoes dynamic cyclical remodelling. Transformation of stromal fibroblasts (ESC) into specialised secretory cells (decidualization) is fundamental to the establishment of a receptive endometrial microenvironment which can support and maintain pregnancy. Androgen receptors (AR) are present in ESC; in other tissues local metabolism of ovarian and adrenal-derived androgens regulate AR-dependent gene expression. We hypothesised that altered expression/activity of androgen biosynthetic enzymes would regulate tissue availability of bioactive androgens and the process of decidualization. Primary human ESC were treated in vitro for 1-8 days with progesterone and cAMP (decidualized) in the presence or absence of the AR antagonist flutamide. Time and treatment-dependent changes in genes essential for a) intra-tissue biosynthesis of androgens (5α-reductase/SRD5A1, aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3/AKR1C3), b) establishment of endometrial decidualization (IGFBP1, prolactin) and c) endometrial receptivity (SPP1, MAOA, EDNRB) were measured. Decidualization of ESC resulted in significant time-dependent changes in expression of AKR1C3 and SRD5A1 and secretion of T/DHT. Addition of flutamide significantly reduced secretion of IGFBP1 and prolactin and altered the expression of endometrial receptivity markers. Intracrine biosynthesis of endometrial androgens during decidualization may play a key role in endometrial receptivity and offer a novel target for fertility treatment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8878510594367981}
+{"content": "Monday, October 11, 2021\nIf you are injured or contract an illness at work, you will be under considerable pressure from many sources. You may be concerned about your injury, how long it will take to recover, and whether you will be able to resume your old job. In some cases, you might worry whether you’ll have a job to go back to.\nYou need the guidance of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney at Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. We can help you through the complex process of receiving the compensation you deserve and understanding what benefits you’re entitled to if you lose your job.\nFiling a Claim\nYou should always report any accident at work to your employer immediately. It does not matter how trivial it may seem. By law, you must notify your employer within 90 days of suffering the injury. You have two years from the date of injury to file a workers’ compensation claim.\nIf you apply for workers’ compensation benefits and your claim is denied, despite your eligibility, seek legal advice immediately. Cochran, Kroll & Associates P.C. can communicate with your employer’s insurance company on your behalf.\nWage Loss Benefits\nMichigan is a “wage loss compensation” state. The Workers’ Disability Compensation Act entitles you to weekly compensation benefits. To qualify for a workers’ compensation claim, the injury must arise due to your working conditions.\nTo continue receiving benefits, you must show disability or reduced wage-earning capacity. If you have some wage-earning ability, you must seek work suitable for your restricted working capacity. You may also be required to show that you made attempts to gain post-accident employment.\nYou may make a claim for partial compensation if you return to work at lower wages due to a disability.\nCan You Get Workers’ Comp if You Lose Your Job?\nIf you lose your job due to time off for injuries sustained at work, you will continue receiving workers’ compensation benefits that you had previously applied for. If your job loss is due to the company going out of business or bankruptcy, your workers’ compensation benefits should remain unaffected if you sustained injuries at work before the layoff.\nHowever, individuals who are fired for cause from their job may lose these benefits. If your doctor deems you fully recovered and ready to return to work before your termination, you will lose your workers’ compensation benefits because they would’ve stopped at that point.\nIt is illegal for your employer to fire you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. It’s your right to file a claim for these benefits if you are injured or become ill due to working conditions while employed by the company. If your employer terminates your position without cause because you have filed a workers’ comp claim, seek legal representation immediately.\nIf you retire willingly from the workforce while receiving workers’ compensation benefits, one of two outcomes can occur:\nIf you are receiving temporary disability benefits that are paid while recovering from an illness or injury, these benefits are likely to expire when you leave the workforce willingly. If your doctor has confirmed you have a permanent disability requiring you to retire from the workforce, you may be eligible to continue receiving your benefits after retirement.\nIf you begin receiving Social Security benefits upon your retirement, and you qualify to continue receiving workers’ comp, your retirement benefits will likely impact how much you qualify for.\nReturning to Work\nYour employer is not required to offer you a job when you are ready to return to work following illness or injury. However, many employers do try to offer suitable positions to valued, long-time employees.\nThe experienced lawyers at Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. offer compassionate legal counsel, offering a place where you can seek advice under the privilege of an attorney-client relationship.\nCall us today if you have questions about your situation or require more information about applying for workers’ compensation benefits. Contact our law firm at 1-866-MICHLAW (1-866-642-4529) to arrange a no-obligation, free consultation.\nDisclaimer : The information provided is general and not for legal advice. The blogs are not intended to provide legal counsel and no attorney-client relationship is created nor intended.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8908337354660034}
+{"content": "The prevalence of informal language such as slang presents challenges for natural language systems, particularly in the automatic discovery of flexible word usages. Previous work has explored slang in terms of dictionary construction, sentiment analysis, word formation, and interpretation, but scarce research has attempted the basic problem of slang detection and identification. We examine the extent to which deep learning methods support automatic detection and identification of slang from natural sentences using a combination of bidirectional recurrent neural networks, conditional random field, and multilayer perceptron. We test these models based on a comprehensive set of linguistic features in sentence-level detection and token-level identification of slang. We found that a prominent feature of slang is the surprising use of words across syntactic categories or syntactic shift (e.g., verb$ ightarrow$noun). Our best models detect the presence of slang at the sentence level with an F1-score of 0.80 and identify its exact position at the token level with an F1-Score of 0.50.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9003340601921082}
+{"content": "Algorithms, especially the ones used in machine learning, promise to aid people in making decisions. In many scenarios even conceptually simple algorithms can deliver better quality answers than humans, e.g.\nBlockchain technology was introduced in 2008. What is typically understood by this name are cryptographic protocols for achieving large-scale consensus in distributed networks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5705500841140747}
+{"content": "Main Article Content Abstract\nBy Nyima Coleman, Sociology\nAdvisor: Littisha Bates\nPresentation ID: 299\nAbstract: This paper seeks to analyze and uplift the realities that students of color experience within historically white institutions of higher learning. My research explores the ways in which these institutions perpetuate notions of conditional belonging to their racialized students. Specifically, I examine the implications of the ways that racialized students are continuously expected to perform trauma for their institutions. This happens in a plethora of contexts; be it interpersonal, institutional or belonging to professional opportunities that lay just outside the institution, such as fellowships and internships. I argue that marginalized students and a specific subset of our 'identity informed' experiences are often weaponized against us within academia, while masquerading as benign, beneficial, educational or even therapeutic. This work seeks to understand how this exploitative relationship affects racialized students, regarding their sense of belonging, place and value to and within their institutions. I utilize data from five in depth interviews. In these interviews, the lived experiences of my participants centered around four themes: isolation/invisibility, performance of trauma, performative diversity, and importance of community. These results illustrate both the resilient resistance of racialized students, as well as the immense amount of work left to do in the quest to make education equitable to all who exist within it. Given that this research was both a pilot project and conducted with a small sample size, it is a precursor to continued work on this topic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8975736498832703}
+{"content": "Abstract\nGarcinia atroviridis (Clusiaceae) has been used as a postpartum medication agent in folkloric medicine. However, its biological potential has not been fully evaluated. The present study was aimed to evaluate the antioxidant efficacies, cholinesterase enzyme inhibitory and antimicrobial activity of the stem bark extracts of G. atroviridis. Successive extraction was done using solvents of varied polarity. The antimicrobial activity was performed using the disc diffusion method by determining the inhibition zone and further evaluated for their minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) and minimum lethal concentration (MLC). Anti-cholinesterase activity was determined by spectrophotometric method while antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH radical scavenging. The extracts showed significant inhibitory activity against food borne bacteria. However, only dichloromethane extract exhibited the anti-yeast potential against Candida utilis and none of the extracts tested showed anti-fungi activity. For cholinesterase enzyme inhibitory activity, ethyl acetate extract exhibited the strongest acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity with an IC\n50 value of 5.46 ± 2.91 μg/mL while water extract showed the lowest IC 50 value (29.31 μg/mL) against butyrlcholinesterase (BChE). For antioxidant activity, methanol extract showed moderate activity against DPPH radicals with EC 50 value of 71.96 µg/mL. The dichloromethane extract exhibited significant antimicrobial activity while ethyl acetate showed the strongest acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity. The present study showed the significance of this commercial plant as the potential source of bioactive compounds.\nOriginal language English Pages (from-to) 91-104 Number of pages 14 Journal Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Volume 15 Issue number 2 Publication status Published - 2019 Externally published Yes Keywords Antimicrobial Antioxidant Cholinesterase enzyme inhibitory Clusiaceae Garcinia atroviridis Phytochemical", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9529550671577454}
+{"content": "Fluctuating hormones during the menopause can cause leg aches, cramps, swelling, cellulite and even hotness. By exercising, ensuring good circulation to our lower extremities, a good intake of water and a well-rounded diet, we can minimise menopause leg issues. Sometimes, a magnesium deficiency lies at the heart of the issue.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998688697814941}
+{"content": "New Delhi: The Union government on Friday launched ‘SonChiraiya’, an initiative for the marketing of urban Self-Help Group (SHG) products.\nWhile launching the brand and logo, Secretary of Housing and urban affairs ministry, Durga Shanker Mishra, said that one of the priority areas of the government includes helping women to become financially empowered and live a dignified life.\nDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana (DAY-NULM), which comes under the purview of MoHUA, has been focusing on equipping the urban poor women with adequate skills and opportunities to enable them to promote sustainable micro-enterprises.\nThe programme helps women from urban poor households get into self-help groups and their federations, to create a support system for them.\n“Over 5.7 lakh SHGs have been formed across various States/ UTs with almost 60 lakh members. Many of these SHGs are engaged in livelihood activities, producing goods such as handicrafts, textiles, toys, eatables and so on,” the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs informed in a statement.\nIt further revealed that the produced products were being sold primarily in local neighbourhood markets as there were barriers in achieving visibility and wide market access.\nTo overcome these challenges, MoHUA has entered into a Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with e-Commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, with the purpose of women empowerment.\n“Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this partnership has successfully onboarded on the e-Commerce Portal over 2,000 products of nearly 5,000 SHG members across 25 States/ UTs,” the ministry stated.\n“Innovative methods of online trainings for SHGs have been ensured to enable them to smoothly operate on e-portals. Live demonstrations for account registration, pricing, packaging, re-branding and so on were also organised in collaboration with the e-portals and State Urban Livelihoods Missions,” it added.\nThis initiative is a step towards ensuring increased visibility and global access for the products made by women. The Ministry has revealed that it expects to link many more such SHG members, “with a variety of professionally packaged, hand-crafted ethnic products, reaching the doorsteps of the customers globally”.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5587230324745178}
+{"content": "I have been searching Matlab user-guide for Wavelets. In their graphical user interface for denoising, there is an option for \"unscaled white noise\" and \"scaled white noise\" for the noise structure. What is the main difference between the two? Does the scaled white noise imply that the noise is amplitude changing with time? I have searched Google books and Google Scholar, nobody defines it. Thanks.\nWavelets, as bases or frames, are linear like-decompositions. As such, signals and processes can be decomposed into a linear or weighed sum of coefficients multipling (wavelet) vectors:\n$$s[n] = \\sum a_n e[n]$$\nThe indexing above is not wavelet-specific. Traditionally, there was some natural order: low $n$ denoting low-scales, or high frequencies, and vice-versa. So traditional\nlinear filtering often consisted in keeping indices above or below some cut-off indices (with weighting), assuming that data above and below could be noise (typically low-pass filtering).\nThis linear (order-related) scheme remains practically useful. However, and some cases,\na non-linear selection can prove more efficient. Especially when indices, across time and scale, don't exhibit clear ordering anymore.\n$$s[n] = \\sum a_{j,k} \\psi\\left[\\frac{n -k2^j}{2^j}\\right]$$\nThe main idea is to select \"cleaned signal\" coefficient not within indices, but with respect to magnitude: the highest the magnitude, the most likely it belongs to data instead of noise.\nSelecting the highest coefficients amounts to setting a\nthreshold below which you discard coefficients. This threshold should be selected as cleverly of possible. nd here is the catch. In the early works on wavelet thresholding, for proofs and practice, it was often considering that the noise was Gaussian with (known) unit variance. This would yield nice theories and practical algorithms.\nYet, this requires a knowledge on the noise, which is often unknown (in shape and amplitude). If we forget the shape (Gaussian or not), if the noise level is $\\sigma$ (instead on one), this should be taken into account, esp. by changing the threshold accordingly.\nCaveat, estimating this $\\sigma$ remains tricky.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5343780517578125}
+{"content": "Magick is a category in Western culture into which have been placed various beliefs and practices considered separate from both religion and science. Historically, the term often had pejorative connotations, with things labelled magickal perceived as being primitive, foreign, and Other. The concept has been adopted by scholars in the study of religion and the social sciences, who have proposed various different—and often mutually exclusive—definitions of the term.\nThe term magick comes from the Old Persian magu, a word that applied to a form of religious functionary about which little is known. During the late sixth and early fifth centuries BCE, this term was adopted into Ancient Greek to apply to religious rites. This meaning of the term was then adopted by Latin in the first century BCE. This concept was pervasive throughout the Middle Ages, when Christian authors categorised a diverse range of practices—such as enchantment, witchcraft, incantations, divination, necromancy, and astrology—under the label magick. In early modern Europe, Italian humanists reinterpreted the term in a positive sense to create the idea of natural magick. Both negative and positive understandings of the term were retained in Western culture over the following centuries, with the former largely influencing early academic usages of the word.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6003085374832153}
+{"content": "A prospective study was conducted to investigate the perceptions of 21 mothers of singleton babies weighing 1500 g or less. Six in-depth interviews were held with each respondent from 1 week after delivery to 3 months after the baby's discharge from hospital. Diaries and Neonatal Perception Inventories supplied additional data. Six phases were identified each characterized by certain critical factors related to the mother's emotional state, her perceptions of the baby, and family responses. Significant statistical differences were found between those mothers who did not feel ready to take the infant home and the rest of the sample. Those who were not ready demonstrated a marked difficulty in establishing and maintaining relationships and held very inappropriate perceptions of the baby. These findings have important implications for the discharge of very low birthweight babies after a prolonged stay in hospital.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8837828040122986}
+{"content": "Abstract This work aimed to obtain thermoplastic starch composites (TPS) derived from starch and fibers of babassu coconut. The (TPS) was prepared with 40% plasticizer (glycerol). The fibers underwent chemical treatment of alkalinization and bleaching. SEM images and infrared spectra showed that wax, lignin, and hemicellulose were removed from the fiber surface. SEM images of TPS starch showed a smooth and uniform surface, whereas images of the TPSWF composite (washed fiber) showed voids between the fiber and the TPS. This phenomenon was not observed in the SEM images of the composites TPSAF (alkalized fiber) and TPSBF (bleached fiber). The tensile strength and elastic modulus of the composites were higher than the pure TPS matrix. Concerning elongation, composites underwent less elongation than TPS. The mechanical properties found for the TPSWF and TPSAF composites do not differ. However, the mechanical properties of the TPSBF composite were better than the properties of the other composites.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8270326256752014}
+{"content": "Poster\nAuthors: Fateme Rajabiyazdi, Charles Perin, Lora Oehlberg, Sheelagh Carpendale\nAbstract: Patients with chronic conditions are usually advised or are self-motivated to track their health data at home and present this data to the healthcare providers during clinical visits. However, often these patient-generated data collections are large, complex and individual. These characteristics make it challenging and time-consuming for providers to understand this data during short clinical visits. We interviewed four diabetes patients and obtained a sample of their data collections to understand their personal lifestyle and perspectives on the process of tracking, recording, and presenting their data. Based on the information we gathered from patients in our study, we designed various personal visualizations tailored to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000088214874268}
+{"content": "Measurement and calibration play a critical role in our industries, helping us woo profits while making calculated expenditures. Measurement is a crucial task for chemical processes as well as to render products that are then employed for human usage. But due to weather and tear and the varying environmental conditions, often weights suffer derangement. To not reflect poorly on our calculations, one needs to perform timely calibration of these measurement instruments that we employ on a daily scale.\nCalibration weights that are themselves maintained in sophisticated conditions perform the task. Accurate Meezan performs this calibration service by delivering three types of Calibration Weight units: cast iron, alloy steel, and stainless steel calibration weights. While the former two are available in M1, M2, and M3 classes, stainless steel configuration is available in F1, F2 & M1 classes. Notably, these critical calibration weights are designed as per the International Recommendation OIML R111.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9969912171363831}
+{"content": "As countries and regions debate about deploying COVID vaccine booster shots, DynaMed's infectious diseases and immunology editors provide insight and answers to frequent questions.\nA booster shot is a vaccine given after a primary vaccine series that is intended to literally boost the immune response. Booster shots are not new (given for meningococcal and tetanus vaccinations, among others), nor is it surprising that they have become the center of attention at this point in the pandemic. Here are key questions to ask about booster shots.\nIs vaccine-induced immunity to COVID-19 waning (i.e., are booster shots really necessary)?\nWhile antibody levels have been shown to diminish over time, what remains an open question is whether reduction in antibodies is associated with breakthrough infections and, importantly, with infections causing severe COVID-19. There are a few pieces of evidence that suggest that vaccine protection against severe COVID-19 persists, despite the reduction in antibody levels.\nThe first is that the characteristics of people with breakthrough infections have not tracked with the allocation of vaccines in the United States. That is, if waning immunity was a risk for breakthrough infection, we would predict that people who got their vaccines earliest, such as older individuals and healthcare workers, would have been the first populations to get breakthrough infections.\nInstead, what has been observed is that breakthrough infections first occurred in areas where the Delta variant was most prevalent and does not appear associated with timing of vaccination. This suggests that Delta may be a stronger correlate for breakthrough infection than waning immunity.\nThe evidence indicates that booster shots may not be needed for the healthy general public at this point in the pandemic.\nWho might benefit from a booster shot?\nCertain populations may not make a robust immune response to the primary vaccine series and, therefore, may not retain immunological memory capable of protecting against severe COVID-19. Notably, these include persons with immunocompromise and older individuals. These populations are more likely to benefit from booster shots sooner than healthy adults.\nThe Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has foreshadowed the recommendation of a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for some people, including the ‘severely immunocompromised’. ATAGI anticipates that a relatively small cohort of individuals, such as those with severely immunocompromising conditions, are likely to require a third dose as part of their primary course of vaccination to ensure optimal vaccine effectiveness. While severely immunocompromised is the only group specifically referenced in the ATAGI announcement, a third vaccine dose for other high-risk patients is also under consideration, although the statement includes no further details on who those ‘selective cohorts’ might be.\nThe United States’ CDC currently recommends an mRNA booster shot for those with moderate to severe immunocompromise who received a primary mRNA vaccine series. This includes patients receiving cancer treatment, those taking immunosuppressive medications, patients with a primary immunodeficiency disorder, and persons with advanced or untreated HIV. At this time, an additional vaccine dose is not recommended for older individuals nor for the general public.\nSimilar guidance has been issued from Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) and the European CDC. Europe has notably included an additional consideration for booster shots in older individuals, particularly those living in long term care facilities. Other countries and regions are also debating booster shots for vulnerable persons and entire populations.\nAt some point, it is likely that booster shots will be necessary, and the rollout should prioritise those at highest risk for severe COVID-19, including older individuals and persons with underlying conditions.\nAre booster shots associated with more or different adverse events than the primary vaccine series?\nRare adverse events such as pericarditis and myocarditis have been observed after primary mRNA vaccination. These cardiac complications were more prevalent after the second shot, leading to questions about the safety of a third booster dose. There is currently limited information about the adverse events after a booster shot, but they appear to be similar to those reported after the primary vaccine series.\nA study out of Israel, where booster shots are available to fully vaccinated people over 60 years old, inexplicably failed to report any safety outcomes. No safety concerns have been noted in the media coverage of the Israeli data.\nInterestingly, Moderna is testing a reduced dose booster shot, which may quell some of the adverse effects observed with their vaccine. In a press release, they report a similar safety profile after the third dose compared to the second shot.\nWill a booster shot protect against Delta or other variants?\nCurrently, the booster shots contain the same vaccine as the primary series, so they are not modified to target any specific SARS-CoV-2 variant. However, the original vaccine strains are effective at preventing hospitalisation and death due to Delta and other common variants.\nThe newest variant of interest, Mu, has mutations that are expected to evade therapeutic and vaccine- or infection-induced antibodies, but whether these diminish the effectiveness of vaccines has yet to be established.\nAs we march towards endemicity, it becomes more likely that seasonal COVID vaccines targeting circulating strains will become a viable approach, much like we do for influenza each year. For now, the WHO is stressing that the priority should be to fully vaccinate the global population before administering booster shots.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9640673995018005}
+{"content": "This insightful Modern Guide offers a broad coverage of questions and controversies encountered by contemporary economists. A refreshing approach to philosophy of economics, chapters comprise a range of methodological and theoretical perspectives, from lab and field experiments to macroeconomics and applied policy work, written using a familiar, accessible language for economists.\nBrowse by title John K. Horowitz, Kenneth E. McConnell and James J. Murphy Maria Claudia Lopez, James J. Murphy, John M. Spraggon and John K. Stranlund Juan-Camilo Cardenas, Marco Janssen and Francois Bousquet Gaston Giordana and Marc Willinger Edited by John A. List and Michael K. Price\nLaboratory and field experiments have grown significantly in prominence over the past decade. The experimental method provides randomization in key variables therefore permitting a deeper understanding of important economic phenomena. This path-breaking volume provides a valuable collection of experimental work within the area of environmental and resource economics and showcases how laboratory and field experiments can be used for both positive and normative purposes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8345842361450195}
+{"content": "After the statewide closure of school systems in March 2020, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) recognized a critical need for personalized student academic support. By April 2020, a pilot program to meet this need was developed, and by June 2020, the school division’s Virtual Peer Tutoring (VPT) program launched.\nThe VPT program, with the support of multiple VBCPS Central Office departments, teachers, and students, created a launchpad for students in grades 6-12 to request peer tutoring assistance with core subjects – and some specialized courses – through the ease of submitting a VBCPS Peer Tutoring Request Form via a link on school websites. After launching a successful pilot in June 2020 that engaged over 300 VBCPS high school peer tutors and “tutees,” VBCPS recognized the value of supplemental learning opportunities and is currently expanding its Virtual Peer Tutoring program through a phased development design of a peer tutoring web app that will be coming soon.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7097612619400024}
+{"content": "The Used copy of this book is not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.\nSummary\nThe environmental field and its regulations have evolved significantly since Congress passed the first environmental law in 1970, and the Environmental Law Handbook, published just three years later, has been indispensable to students and professionals ever since. The authors provide clear and accessible explanations, expert legal insight into new and evolving regulations, and reliable compliance and management guidance. Thirty-six years later, the Environmental Law Handbook continues to provide individuals across the country-professionals, professors, and students-with a comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-read look at the 14 major environmental, health, and safety laws affecting U.S. businesses and organizations. Because it is written by 15 of the country's leading environmental law firms, you receive the best, most reliable guidance anywhere. Both professional environmental managers and students aspiring to careers in environmental management should keep the Environmental Law Handbook within arm's reach for thoughtful answers to regulatory questions like: - How do I ensure compliance with the regulations? -\nRewards Program\nCurrently unavailable\nReviews for Environmental Law Handbook (9781605902784)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6283141374588013}
+{"content": "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race\nWalk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about enabling communication across racial and ethnic divides. These topics have only become more urgent as the national conversation about race is increasingly acrimonious. This fully revised edition is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of race in America.\nRegular priceSale price$18.99\nUnit price/ per\nChoosing a selection results in a full page refresh.\nPress the space key then arrow keys to make a selection.\nUse left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9407464861869812}
+{"content": "The UK Western Waters regime currently sets scallop fishing limits for fishing vessels of 15m and over in specified areas on historical fishing activity. Defra is seeking views on the absence of fishing limits that presently apply to the under 15m fleet.\nEvidence will be used to inform whether new management measures are required and if so, what form of response Defra might consider, to ensure the sustainability of scallop and shellfish fisheries.\nThe consultation closes on 30th August 2021.\nFurther information is available here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6317727565765381}
+{"content": "body\nResociative Medicine is effective for a range of health issues that have been linked to nervous-emotional system (and related immune/inflammation system) overwhelm\n(although the actual event(s) do not need to be identified by the client because we can work directly with the body/sensations).\nUnusual or recurrent physical conditions may be the primary concern.\nClients may also present with anxiety/depression, adjustment, grief, addiction, or problematic relationship patterns, as well as diagnoses of post-traumatic stress, body dysmorphic, somatic-symptom, or bipolar (II) disorder. This approach is also suitable for those with phobias, eating disorders, personality and attention-deficit-type disorders.\n'Physical' complaints/situations may include (but are not limited to):", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7689438462257385}
+{"content": "Young adults are constantly exposed to energy-dense, nutrient-poor food and beverages, particularly through advertising. Exposure can influence poor food choices and negatively impact health. This study aimed to understand young adults’ attitudes and experiences associated with food-related advertisements, particularly on social media. This qualitative analysis involved n = 166 Australian 18 to 24-year-olds who were involved in a four-week online conversation on different areas relating to healt...\nInadequate dietary intakes are a key modifiable risk factor to reduce the risk of developing non-communicable diseases. To encourage healthy eating and behaviour change, innovative public health interventions are required. Social marketing, in particular segmentation, can be used to understand and target specific population groups. However, segmentation often uses demographic factors, ignoring the reasons behind why people behave the way they do. This review aims to explore the food and nutritio...\nCommunity sport organizations promote beneficial health outcomes such as social connection and physical activity, yet they can also facilitate the consumption of unhealthy food and beverages. To provide a foundation for future research and to inform intervention efforts in this context, this scoping review summarizes existing knowledge of the factors that contribute to unhealthy food and beverage consumption in the community sport setting and explores the interventions to promote healthier choic...\nHealth promotion campaigns using Social Media have emerged as a potential way to change behaviour in a large, diverse group of people. However, successfully connecting with and engaging the target audience is still a key challenge faced by health professionals and social marketers. This chapter examines the use of co-creation and co-design processes as ways to engage young people in Social Media interventions. This method involves a ‘Wicked Problems’ studio (five-day workshop), where young adult...\nAbstract Marketers in China have long used the government's system of city tiers as a de facto segmentation tool. Previous research shows that this has led to assumptions on the part of advertisers about differing levels of conservatism and uncertainty avoidance between city tiers. This in turn has resulted in advertisers’ reluctance to invest in creative advertising, particularly when it is directed at consumers in low tier Chinese cities. This paper investigates potential differences in consum...\nConference presentation slides of paper titled 'Who is Learning about \"Clean Eating\" Diets or Learning from Nutrition Professionals on Social Media?'.Presented by Dr. Tracy McCaffrey at the 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition, in Adelaide, Australia, held on the 26th-29th of November 2017. A link to the conference abstract is found below (Klassen et al, 2018, DOI 10.3390/proceedings2120573). A link to the conference poster is also found below (Klassen et al, 2017, DOI 10.26180/5db...\nConference presentation slides of paper titled 'Engaging with Young Adults about Healthy Eating using Social Media'. Presented by Prof. Mike Reid at the International Social Marketing Conference, in Singapore, held on the 15th-17th of July 2018.A link to the conference abstract is found below (Brennan et al, 2018, DOI 10.26180/5db8f88a3f131).\nConference abstract titled 'Social Media Mavenism and Nutrition'.Presented by Melissa Adamski at the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference, in Melbourne, Australia, held on the 4th-6th of December 2017.\nConference abstract titled 'In Their Own Words: Young Adults Perceptions of Health and Health Enhancing Behaviours'.Presented by Dr. Tracy McCaffrey at the 18th meeting of the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA), in Prague, Czech Republic, held on the 4th-7th of June 2019.A link to the conference poster is found below (Molenaar et al, 2019, DOI 10.26180/5db8e7872284c)\nConference presentation slides of paper titled 'Understanding the Aspects of an Engaging Social Media Post'.Presented by Dr. Tracy McCaffrey at the 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, in Canberra, Australia, held on the 27th-30th of November 2018. A link to the conference abstract is found below (Herron et al, 2019, DOI 10.3390/proceedings2019005002).Dr. Tracy McCaffrey also presented this work via a conference poster at the Monash Health Translation Precinct (M...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8597508668899536}
+{"content": "FRED Interactive: Comparative Advantage\nThe cost of employing workers (labor) in the manufacturing sector affects the price of manufactured goods, such as household appliances. In this interactive lesson, students compare manufacturing unit labor costs across countries. These costs help us quantify the comparative advantage of the United States relative to other countries.\nTeachers: Visit the FRED Interactives in our Econ Lowdown Teacher Portal. Once you are logged in, go to the Resource Gallery and filter by “Resource Type: Interactive Lesson” to easily find and preview the FRED Interactive lessons.\n---\nIf you have difficulty accessing this content due to a disability, please contact us at 314-444-4662 or economiceducation@stls.frb.org.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9007881283760071}
+{"content": "Community hospitals are a hugely valuable and valued part of our health and care system. As we have seen during the pandemic, they have played a vital role in providing intermediate care for patients not yet well enough to return home and play a much broader role year-in year-out to the communities they serve. While it is for local communities to make decisions on specific local services, we are clear that our community hospitals should continue to play a central role in healthcare provision for many years to come.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.577922523021698}
+{"content": "A Picture of Healthcare Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council – Financial Sustainability… Vale of Glamorgan Council – Financial Sustainability Assessment Abertillery and Llanhilleth Community Council - Unlawful payments… Ynysawdre Community Council - Inadequate financial management and… Llangynwyd Middle Community Council - Inadequate financial…\nThis is part of a suite of summary reports looking at a picture of public services.\nFollowing publication of the Picture of Public Services report we’re publishing a series of sector-specific summary reports.\nThis report summarises key information about healthcare in Wales.\nIt explores capacity, performance, finances, and outlines some of the key issues or challenges.\nWhat we found\nHealthcare is a hugely complex sector with specific issues affecting different parts of the system. This report is not intended to be comprehensive. It sets out what we consider to be some of the key issues for healthcare.\nWe found four key issues in Healthcare:\nWhole system change is overdue. Learning from the COVID-19 response offers opportunities to overcome barriers to transformation. There are opportunities to better focus the health system in Wales around outcomes for patients and the wider population. Transforming services at the same time as tackling backlogs and the ongoing COVID-19 response will be challenging.\nThe challenge of recovering services and addressing the indirect impact of COVID-19 will likely continue for years into the future.\nDespite the significant challenges ahead, there are opportunities to rebuild and deliver services differently, putting people at the centre of services, and learning from the collective response to COVID-19.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6608740091323853}
+{"content": "Full metadata record\nDC Field Value Language dc.contributor.author 김우재 - dc.date.accessioned 2020-04-13T16:32:25Z - dc.date.available 2020-04-13T16:32:25Z - dc.date.issued 2020 - dc.identifier.issn 1226-086X - dc.identifier.issn 1876-794X - dc.identifier.other OAK-26775 - dc.identifier.uri https://dspace.ewha.ac.kr/handle/2015.oak/253834 - dc.description.abstract A novel biomass conversion pathway that integrates carbon capture and storage schemes has been investigated using hemicellulose as the biomass feedstock. The alkaline thermal treatment (ATT) produces high purity H-2 from biomass mixed with hydroxide and it can be considered as a bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology, since the carbon in biomass becomes solid carbonates during the ATT reaction. In this study, in the presence of Ni catalyst, Group 1 and 2 hydroxides are employed to produce as high as 60 mmol H-2 (96.8% purity) from 1 gram of hemicellulose (xylan) feedstock with in situ carbon capture at mild conditions (i.e., atmospheric pressure and relatively low temperatures <= 773 K). Reaction pathways of hydrogen production in the ATT of hemicellulose are proposed via the investigation of the roles of each hydroxide and catalyst in the H-2 formation from hemicellulose. Along with the previous studies on glucose and cellulose, this research lays a foundation for future development of H-2 production from real biomass with carbon-neutral or possibly negative potential. (C) 2020 The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. - dc.language English - dc.publisher ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC - dc.subject Hydrogen - dc.subject Biomass - dc.subject Xylan - dc.subject Alkaline thermal treatment - dc.subject BioEnergy with carbon capture and storage - dc.subject CO2 capture - dc.title Kinetic and mechanistic investigation of catalytic alkaline thermal treatment of xylan producing high purity H-2 with in-situ carbon capture - dc.type Article - dc.relation.volume 85 - dc.relation.index SCIE - dc.relation.index SCOPUS - dc.relation.index KCI - dc.relation.startpage 219 - dc.relation.lastpage 225 - dc.relation.journaltitle JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY - dc.identifier.doi 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.02.004 - dc.identifier.wosid WOS:000523605700020 - dc.identifier.scopusid 2-s2.0-85080135216 - dc.author.google Zhang, Kang - dc.author.google Ouassil, Nicholas - dc.author.google Campo, Carlos Andres Ortiz - dc.author.google Rim, Guanhe - dc.author.google Kim, Woo-Jae - dc.author.google Park, Ah-Hyung Alissa - dc.contributor.scopusid 김우재(34770324900) - dc.date.modifydate 20210929141301 -\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9881184697151184}
+{"content": "According to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Recast, building energy retrofitting should aim “to achieving cost-optimal levels”. However, the detection of cost-optimal levels for an entire building stock is a complex task. This paper tackles such issue by introducing a novel method- ology, aimed at supporting robust cost-optimal energy retrofit solutions for building categories. Since the members of one building category provide highly different energy performance, they cannot be correctly represented by only one reference design as stipulated by the EPBD Recast. Therefore, a repre- sentative building sample (RBS) is here used to consider potential variations in all parameters affecting energy performance. Simulation-based uncertainty analysis is employed to identify the optimal RBS size, followed by simulation-based sensitivity analysis to identify proper retrofit actions. Then post- processing is performed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of all possible retrofit packages including energy-efficient HVAC systems, renewables, and energy saving measures. The methodology is denoted as SLABE, ‘Simulation-based Large-scale uncertainty/sensitivity Analysis of Building Energy performance’. It employs EnergyPlus and MATLAB® . For demonstration, SLABE is applied to office buildings built in South Italy during 1920–1970. The results show that the cost-optimal retrofit package includes the installation of condensing gas boiler, water-cooled chiller and full-roof photovoltaic system\nCodice identificativo Scopus: 2-s2.0-84941645177 Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/11695/62017 Titolo: A new methodobgy for investigating the cost-optimality of energy retrofitting a building category Autori: Appare nelle tipologie: 1.1 Articolo in rivista", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8691338300704956}
+{"content": "Automated authentic assessment: Applied to an undergraduate course in network and system administration Peer reviewed, Journal article Accepted version Date2020 MetadataShow full item record Original versionIEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON. 2020, 183-191. 10.1109/EDUCON45650.2020.9125320 Abstract\nThe traditional pen and paper exam is overwhelmingly the preferred method of assessing students in Norwegian higher education. There is a pressing need to explore alternative approaches that can authentically assess critical competencies needed for solving real-world tasks that professionals typically face in their field. In this paper, we present a solution to address the challenge of applying authentic assessment to a practical course in Network and System Administration (NSA). Furthermore, the solution we propose provides formative feedback to the candidates while a task is being evaluated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8896608352661133}
+{"content": "The global e-cigarette market is expected to reach $84.43 billion in 2025, progressing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.65 percent over the period 2021–2025, according to a new report in Research and Markets.\nGrowth in the e-cigarette market has accrued due to the changing consumer perception toward combustible cigarettes, upsurge in working population, decline in consumption of cigarettes, mounting-up prices of tobacco cigarettes and peer influence on youth.\nThe market is anticipated to experience certain trends like upswing in Gen Z income, emergence of flavored e-cigarettes, increasing influence of social media and rise in technological developments by e-cigarette manufacturers. However, the growth of the market would be challenged by stringent regulations, nicotine exposure in e-cigarettes and surging concerns over side effects of e-cigarettes and vapor products.\nThe fastest-growing regional market is the U.S. due to increasing awareness of safer tobacco alternatives, continuous efforts of anti-smoking organizations shifting the tobacco consumers to alternative forms, i.e., e-cigarettes and increased customer acceptance due to cost-efficiency of these devices.\nFurther, the sudden outbreak of Covid-19 is causing an adverse disruption on the overall economy through halted production and logistics activities, affecting the demand and supply of e-cigarettes across the world.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.875519335269928}
+{"content": "The project work improved safety by developing a dedicated left turn lane on Hwy eight at Deer Garden Lane. NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 4, 2020 – According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. economy added 245,000 jobs in November – a considerable step again from the revised 610,000 jobs added in October. Private sector employment improved by 344,000, while the public sector shed ninety nine,000 positions.\nAt the same time, a substantial amount of bipartisan and bicameral help does exist for added spending on infrastructure tasks. By contrast, investment in housing saw just one quarter of decline (a pointy 35.6% drop within the second quarter of 2020) and has energetically rebounded since then. These vigorous features in housing have somewhat eased the construction trade’s nonresidential malaise, although gamers do not all the time overlap. Fixed enterprise funding in equipment (up at an annualized sixteen.7%) and enterprise funding in mental property products (up 10.1%) were also sturdy parts of final quarter’s progress. Business funding in nonresidential buildings, nonetheless, saw its sixth consecutive quarterly decline with the first quarter’s four.8% drop. This weak spot has been a major blow to the construction industry’s restoration.\nWithin the public sector, state and native governments reduce thirteen,000 positions, while federal employment was down 86,000 reflecting the loss of short-term employees that had been employed for the 2020 Census. NEW JERSEY — JANUARY 11, 2021 — U.S. financial system misplaced a hundred and forty,000 jobs in December as the economy downshifted within the face of rising COVID-19 cases across the country. The development sector was one of many few brilliant spots during the month as it gained 51,000 jobs. Still, building has added again less than eighty% of the jobs misplaced in March and April. This infrastructure spending is assumed to be along with a $300 billion alternative for the FAST Act, which has already been built into the Dodge building begins forecast.\nReconstruct and enhance Hwy 27 between I-94 in Douglas County and Hwy 71 in Todd County. The project will exchange four bridges, reconstruct and widen the highway and enhance access. Construct two tear drop roundabouts in any respect exit and entrance ramps alongside Hwy 14 at Riverfront Drive, along with improvements at the adjoining city and county connections. Construct new interchange at Thurston Avenue, build underpass at Fairoak Avenue and extend West Main Street; Remove all Hwy 10 access in project area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7153054475784302}
+{"content": "The paradigm shift that the world has witnessed amid the global pandemic has altered the way broadcasters distribute content.\nWith the significant increase in the over-the-top (OTT) audience in the last year, the media industry has undoubtedly changed everyone’s leisure time.\nHowever, the sudden increase in OTT users has also increased the security challenges, and many OTT platforms witnessed massive identity thefts.\nSince the world isn’t going to shift back to conventional entertainment any soon (or maybe never), delivering rich omnichannel experiences backed with robust security becomes the need of the hour for the media industry.\nEnterprises need to put their best foot forward to securely authenticate and authorize users to avoid any chance of sneak into the network that may lead to financial losses or brand reputation tarnishing.\nIn this post, we’ll understand the importance of secure authentication through a consumer identity and access management (CIAM) solution and how it paves the path for securing consumer identities on different devices for OTT platforms.\nWhy CIAM Solution for OTT Platforms?\nAmid the global pandemic, when everyone was locked inside their homes, and the internet became their second home, OTT platforms witnessed record subscriptions.\nThis means every platform had to cater to a vast number of individuals and manage heaps of identities.\nHowever, most of the platforms weren’t relying on a secure mechanism to handle such a huge number of identities, which led to compromised identities causing losses worth millions of dollars.\nMoreover, delivering a rich omnichannel experience for users accessing the network from different devices becomes challenging for vendors.\nHere’s where a consumer identity and access management (CIAM) solution comes into play.\nWith a CIAM solution in place, any OTT platform can securely handle billions of identities without hampering user experience on any device.\nMoreover, a robust CIAM like LoginRadius can help OTT platforms to autoscale their servers whenever the demand increases exponentially.\nLet’s understand how a CIAM solution can help OTT platforms simplify authentication on different devices.\nBenefits of Identity Management through a CIAM\nWhen it comes to the advantages of a leading CIAM like LoginRadius, the list is endless. Here we’ve clubbed some of the benefits of a CIAM for OTT platforms. Let’s have a look:\nSingle Sign-On (SSO)\nHonestly, nobody likes to remember long credentials, especially if they can utilize the true potential of frictionless login across all the applications and connected devices.\nWhile SSO is on the verge of becoming an industry standard for authentication, OTT platforms need to quickly gear up for enhancing the user experience through SSO and Federated SSO.\nOTT users perceive your enterprise as a single entity, and they expect you to treat them like a single customer.\nIf you have multiple websites and mobile apps under the same company umbrella, there’s no reason you can’t meet this expectation.\nWeb SSO authentication from LoginRadius brings everything together.\nEach customer has one account. One set of credentials that they can use anywhere they interact with your brand.\nSince the market is flooded with plenty of OTT platforms and publication websites, the ones offering a seamless experience to the users would surely get more signups and subscriptions.\nAccess Management - For Restricting Content\nWith the increasing access to media over OTT platforms, the entertainment industry’s biggest challenge is setting age restrictions for specific content.\nWhile most media platforms aren’t focusing on creating sub-profiles, the competitors are already leveraging access management for a single identity used by multiple users.\nWhether we talk about a particular category of content for premium users or setting age restrictions, access management plays a crucial role in enhancing the user experience for every business.\nAccess management through a CIAM solution like LoginRadius helps improve user experience and eventually plays a crucial role in enhancing overall data and privacy security.\nLoginRadius’ cloud-based CIAM solution helps businesses seamlessly manage access without hampering the overall user experience. This allows OTT platforms to gain more signups, increase retention rates, and scale business growth.\nProgressive Profiling\nMedia businesses need to understand that registration fatigue could be why they lose a potential subscriber.\nAdmit it; nobody wants to share heaps of personal details in a single go, especially during the sign-up process. Keeping the subscription form compact is the best way to ensure a quick sign-up from the users’ end.\nProgressive profiling lets you gather important details about a subscriber over time and not everything in a single go. This not only improves user experience but eventually helps to build credibility in the long run.\nLoginRadius enables you to gather consumer data through various stages of the consumer's journey to share their information as they interact with your business.\nMulti-Factor Authentication - For Enhanced Layers of Security\nWhile the number of media platform subscriptions surged amid the global pandemic, the fact that cyber-attacks on diverse platforms increased exponentially can’t be overlooked.\nWith millions of data breaches and identity thefts in the media industry alone, a CIAM solution with multi-factor authentication can be the ultimate solution.\nLoginRadius’ Multi-factor authentication coupled with risk-based authentication helps businesses in creating a secure login experience for subscribers.\nFinal Thoughts\nWith the increasing number of data breaches and compromised identities worldwide, OTT platforms should consider getting a robust CIAM solution in place.\nWhether it’s delivering a seamless omnichannel experience across multiple devices or managing billions of identities, a CIAM solution is becoming the need of the hour.\nEnterprises can leverage LoginRadius CIAM that helps to scale business growth through a state-of-the-art omnichannel experience reinforced by stringent security.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9499592185020447}
+{"content": "How Long Does It Take To Repair Water Damage? 9/24/2021 (Permalink) When It Comes To Water Damage, How Long Does It Take To Fix?\nFlooding caused by bursting pipes or some other plumbing disaster can affect your Fort Myers, FL, home on a variety of levels. Water can cause considerable damage to your large appliances, floors and furniture. When a flood occurs, you may be unsure about the extent of the trouble or how long it might take to fix. However, working with flood restoration professionals and your insurance company can help you create a working timetable for necessary repairs.\nLocation Matters Where the flood took place can affect how long it takes to make repairs. For example, small or slow leaks in a utility room can be repaired quickly if they come from these sources: a leaking water heater a washing machine a clogged sink\nHowever, bursting pipes in your basement due to a sudden cold snap may take four days or more to repair, especially if the resulting flood waters are more than a few inches deep.\nPlumbing Problems May Slow Repairs Water damage can be slowed or stopped by shutting off the supply lines in your home. However, if you need to call a plumber in to fix a broken pipe, this may extend the repair process by several days, especially if you cannot find someone to come out right away. In the meantime, you can ask your flood restoration experts to remove standing water and begin repairs to your walls and floor if necessary, and contact your insurance agent to begin a claim. Material Drying Can Affect a Timetable If your floors and countertops were affected by a flood, the material they are made of can affect how long it may take to repair them. For example, hardwood floors may need to undergo a special drying process to ensure they do not warp or suffer discoloration. Flooding in your Fort Myers, FL, can occur for many reasons. However, whether you are dealing with bursting pipes or a leaking appliance, being able to gauge how long it will take for repairs to be completed can help you feel more confident about their outcome.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7010741233825684}
+{"content": "Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising and Sponsorships Petition A new EU law to ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorships\nFossil fuel companies, carmakers, airlines and maritime companies use advertising and sponsorships as a smokescreen to distract attention from their climate-wrecking business, while their activities continue to plunge us deeper into climate and human rights crises. This has to stop.\nNow, we have the power to change the law with the European Citizens' Initiative.\nAct now for a historic ban on fossil fuel ads and sponsorships!\npeople have signed the Petition. Help us reach 1,500,000!\nAs the EU Commission needs to verify the signatures to consider a new EU law, we need to ask you for some specific information. These details will only be used to verify your signatures, nothing else.\nWhy is this ban important?\nWe are in a climate crisis that is leading to a global human rights crisis of unprecedented proportions. After the latest devastating IPCC report, UN Secretary General António Guterres has warned us that we have \"reached code red for humanity\". Many communities, particularly those in Africa, Asia and Latin America, are already facing the devastating consequences of more frequent and intense droughts, floods, cyclones and rising sea levels, which have also reached Europe. Fossil fuel companies have known since 1957 that burning fossil fuels could cause increased CO2 levels. According to the Climate Accountability Institute, companies like Total Energies and Royal Dutch Shell, who are among the top 20 most carbon polluting fossil fuel companies in the world, continue to promote their dangerous businesses via advertisements and sponsorships.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6657103300094604}
+{"content": "Data from: Individual variation in cone photoreceptor density in house sparrows: implications for between-individual differences in visual resolution and chromatic contrastAmanda L. Ensminger & Esteban Fernández-Juricic\nBetween-individual variation has been documented in a wide variety of taxa, especially for behavioral characteristics; however, intra-population variation in sensory systems has not received similar attention in wild animals. We measured a key trait of the visual system, the density of retinal cone photoreceptors, in a wild population of house sparrows (Passer domesticus). We tested whether individuals differed from each other in cone densities given within-individual variation across the retina and across eyes. We further...\n2 citations reported since publication in 2015.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6115744113922119}
+{"content": "European data is confirming that our “Best of All Possible Worlds” scenario is unfolding there. In the U.S., consumers are transitioning spending from goods to services and are poised to unleash pent-up demand. In Asia, industrial activity continues to come in strong. Watchlist\nArrows indicate consensus forecast compared to the previous period. Local dates of release.\nU.S. The consumer price indexfor May is expected to remain elevated amid base effects, recovery in oil, and the reopening. However, we and the Federal Reserve continue to view inflation pressures as transitory. While consumers are expected to be upbeat about current conditions in the preliminary June University of Michigan sentiment index, we will watch for consumer inflation expectations and future buying plans. Europe Markets will watch the ECB meetingclosely as the central bank must decide to extend the increased pace of purchases into Q3. We expect it will, while keeping flexibility to act, depending on pressures on European curves. We will watch the 47th G7 Summit, as members discuss a global corporate minimum tax, among other topics. This would be a pivotal step in Biden’s tax agenda in the U.S. Asia Pacific China consumer and producer priceswill be closely monitored given rising input costs. While the historical pass-through from producer to consumer prices has been limited, the May output price PMI sub-index has climbed to the highest level on record, suggesting some costs are being passed on to consumers. The final estimate of Japan 1Q21 GDPcould be revised lower, given weak capex data in the latest Ministry of Finance corporate statistics report.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9573474526405334}
+{"content": "Your heart beats, thanks in part to a protein called titin. Someone born with a titin gene shortened by mutation will have a weaker heart, a condition called dilated cardiomyopathy. Disease severity varies from patients needing heart transplants to others living with milder symptoms. Differences are down to where on the gene the mutation occurs, with mutations near the start of the gene causing milder symptoms. Scientists genetically engineered zebrafish to have differently located mutations and found that severe cardiomyopathy was linked to mutations near a ‘failsafe’ region of the gene. This region normally codes for a separate smaller version of titin, which helps alleviate symptoms when mutations happen near the start of the gene. But if mutations happen at or after the failsafe region, small titin is badly made and symptoms are severe. Pictured are zebrafish embryos expressing small (top) and normal titin (bottom) in the heart muscle (arrowed).\nWritten by\nBPoD stands for Biomedical Picture of the Day. Managed by the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences the website aims to engage everyone, young and old, in the wonders of biomedicine. Images are kindly provided for inclusion on this website through the generosity of scientists across the globe.\nBPoD is also available in Catalan at www.bpod.cat with translations by the University of Valencia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7556191086769104}
+{"content": "NMPF, USDEC Join Others in Urging Passage of New TPA Legislation\nMarch 9, 2015\nNMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council urged Congress this week to enact new Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation, saying it is crucial to securing well-negotiated trade agreements, including a pending Pacific Rim pact that must open key markets to more U.S. dairy products.\nIn a letter to Congress, NMPF and USDEC said renewing TPA, which expired in 2007, will increase congressional influence over trade negotiations and lead to agreements that are better for both the country and the dairy industry.\n“By having a clear framework for participating in the process and identified priorities that a successful agreement must address, Congress increases its influence over these agreements as they are being written,” said NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern.\nAdded USDEC President Tom Suber: “TPA plays a key role in supporting a strong trade policy agenda. That is particularly important to the dairy industry, since it now exports the equivalent of one-seventh of its U.S. milk production.” Last year alone, Suber noted, the U.S. industry exported more than $7 billion in dairy products.\nThe dairy groups also urged Congress to become engaged in the final stages of negotiations with 11 other countries over the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Given the strong export potential with TPP countries, they said an agreement that increases imports without comparable increases in export openings would be a disservice to U.S. dairy farmers and dairy companies.\n“To achieve an agreement that on balance offers net benefits to the U.S. dairy industry, access to the region’s most protected dairy markets – Japan and Canada – is imperative,” said Mulhern. “While some progress has been made in Japan, both of these countries need to open their markets to a full range of U.S. dairy products.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5991297364234924}
+{"content": "Sri Lanka’s merchandise export sector has shown a notable improvement in 2021 compared to the pandemic-affected 2020 as export earnings have averaged USD 985 million during the eight months ending August 2021 as against USD 837 million in 2020.\nIn addition the average earnings have amounted to USD 1,064 million during June-August 2021. “This is an appreciable development as the merchandise export sector (comprising diverse products) is the largest foreign exchange earner in most countries, including Sri Lanka,” the Central Bank said.\nSri Lanka has had a trade deficit each year since 1977, and the gap between merchandise imports and exports is typically financed by other inflows to the external current account (tourism, workers’ remittances and other services inflows), and financial inflows.\n“In this background, some recent developments in the foreign exchange market have raised several concerns, particularly as some of these typical avenues of foreign exchange inflows have been affected due to pandemic-related pressures.”\nCompared to the monthly average exports of USD 985 million during the eight months ending August 2021, the monthly average repatriation of export proceeds during July/August 2021 has been USD 640 million as reported by banks (financial flow). “Accordingly, there has been a significant gap of USD 345 million between these two figures. This observation therefore, raises the serious question as to whether exporters comply with the regulation on 100% repatriation of export proceeds. Due to an undue speculation on exchange rate movements, there has been a reluctance to convert export earnings during the period from January 2020 to July 2021, thereby limiting inflows to the domestic foreign exchange market, which situation has then resulted in a buildup of foreign currency deposit balances with the banking sector by a significant USD 1.9 billion.”\n“In addition, with low rupee interest rates, some exporters have found it more lucrative to borrow and import to meet their input requirements, leading to further tension in the domestic market.”\nAs per the data available, it would also be noted that if there had been a 100% repatriation and 100% conversion of export proceeds, the monthly export foreign exchange flow into the domestic market would have been USD 985 million, and with the average expenditure on imports of USD 1,670 million, that would have resulted in a monthly average gap of US dollars 685 million. This could have been easily financed using other foreign exchange inflows into the country. Based on these past statistics in general, and the experience during July/August 2021 in particular, CBSL says the monthly average gap between the conversions of export proceeds with an incomplete repatriation and expenditure on imports has been quite alarming.\n“It would also be fair to state that there is a necessity for a country to ensure that the foreign exchange generated through export activities are duly repatriated into the country and converted into its currency.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7865267992019653}
+{"content": "Drogi użytkowniku, aplikacja do prawidłowego działania wymaga obsługi JavaScript. Proszę włącz obsługę JavaScript w Twojej przeglądarce.\nA financial crisis occurs when the value of a financial institution or an asset drops very quickly. Financial crises, which are sometimes referred to as \"economic downturns,\" are often associated with panic as investors, fearing that the value of their assets will drop if they remain at a particular financial institution, sell off assets or withdraw money from banks. If a financial crisis is prolonged and occurs over several months, it can lead to a recession or a depression. The main... więcej\nSalem Press Encyclopedia, 2020. 2p.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9445996880531311}
+{"content": "This paper has been prepared by an independent expert group to explore how the link between debt relief and poverty reduction (PR) may be strengthened in the modalities for HIPC II and to examine the wider implications for donors and aid arising from the new debt relief initiative. It draws particularly from experience of the Sub Saharan African countries and the work commissioned by the Special Programme for Africa (SPA).\nThe starting point is the perspective that PR is a long-term process going well beyond HIPC operations. It is not just about social spending priorities. It requires a comprehensive approach involving a whole range of policies, expenditures, administrative and political processes and capacities. Nevertheless the Cologne initiative provides a very welcome impetus to PR and potentially significant additional resources for the HIPC countries to pursue it.\nFirst, we suggest a new approach to performance conditions/criteria for meeting poverty reduction (PR) objectives under HIPC II which include the following recommendations. Second, it proposes changes to maximise the contribution of HIPC to poverty reduction including the following recommendations. Third, donors generally need to focus on the wider implications of the adoption of HIPC.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5258197784423828}
+{"content": "Green Bonds: A Mini-Review\n19 Pages Posted: 10 Mar 2020\nDate Written: February 15, 2020\nAbstract\nThe globalization process continues to threaten various sectors due to the associated adverse effects of climate change. Financial management has been found to have a positive correlation with sustainable practice. With many institutions increasingly expressing concerns about the reality of global warming, sustainability has become a critical tool in responding to climate changes. The objective of this mini literature review was to explore the published literature to comprehend the role of green bonds in aiding sustainability. The articles used for the analysis were obtained from two sets of databases. Twenty publications were retrieved from Scopus, an online repository with thousands of scholarly references, while the remaining five were obtained from the SSRN database. The findings revealed that green bonds are obviously used by various agencies to achieve sustainable growth, thus addressing the problem of climate change. Notably, the effective execution of financial management has the potential to enhance sustainable business operations. Critical to achieving this objective is the issuance of green bonds to finance ecologically sound projects. Nonetheless, the feasibility of green bonds in contributing to sustainability is undermined by several challenges. Some of the significant impediments include the absence of appropriate organizational arrangements, the high cost of processing transactions, and the considerable volatility clustering. The role of green bonds in aiding sustainability can be significantly improved by addressing these critical limitations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9648960828781128}
+{"content": "Abstrakt\nBackground: Rectal cancer is a common malignancy. Since the introduction of bowel-screening programs, the number of patients with advanced adenomas and early rectal cancer has increased. Despite improved diagnostics, the discrimination between rectal adenomas and early rectal cancer (i.e., pT1–T2) remains challenging. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) elastography in discriminating rectal adenomas from cancer. Method: Using PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search was performed on PubMed, Embase, and MEDLINE databases. Studies evaluating the primary staging of rectal adenomas and cancer using ERUS elastography were included. Results: Six studies were identified; three evaluated the discrimination between adenomas and cancer; two evaluated adenomas and early rectal cancer (i.e., pT1–T2); one evaluated performance on different T categories. All studies reported increased diagnostic accuracy of ERUS elastography compared to ERUS. Sensitivity, specificity and accuracy ranged 0.93–1.00, 0.83–1.00 and 0.91–1.00, respectively, when discriminating adenomas from cancer. In the differentiation between adenomas and early rectal cancer, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 0.82–1.00, 0.86–1.00 and 0.84–1.00, respectively. Conclusion: Elastography increases the accuracy of ERUS and may provide valuable information on malignant transformation of rectal lesions", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6671287417411804}
+{"content": "How can we measure children’s development? We must rely on insight from those closest to them. Throughout the school year, teachers have the opportunity to witness key facets of students’ cognitive, emotional, physical, and social growth. They are able to see where kids are excelling, and where they may need additional support.\nIn Excel by Eight (E8) Communities like Independence County, locally-led steering committees are leveraging data from kindergarten teachers, gathered through the Early Development Instrument (EDI), to improve health and education outcomes for all children. Take Cedar Ridge Schools as an example. With input and buy-in from educators, the district has decided to make school readiness a priority. Learn more in this Q&A with Abbi Limbaugh, director of curriculum for elementary schools.\nWhy has Cedar Ridge prioritized school readiness? Research consistently shows early childhood is a critical period of brain development, with long-term impacts on future learning and success. We believe bringing children to school at an young age will help them develop the skills they need for elementary—and beyond. Starting with our Early Childhood Center, we are focused on providing a safe, nurturing environment with positive relationships and relevant experiences that allow students to thrive. What initiatives or programs has the district implemented? We are a strong proponent of parental, family, and community involvement. We encourage younger siblings of school-age children to attend our Early Childhood Center. We also recommend the center’s students and families visit our kindergarten classrooms and elementary facilities, so they can become more comfortable with the environment. To further ease the transition, our pre-K and kindergarten teachers collaborate on curriculum to ensure kids have age-appropriate skills. If needed, we provide developmental therapies, including mental health services. In all classes, we use Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards. Why do you believe these efforts have been so successful? Together, these initiatives and programs help ease the transition between preschool and kindergarten for both children and their families. Students know in advance what is expected of them, so they can succeed in and out of the classroom. At the same time, parents feel comfortable, and encouraged, to take an active role in their children’s learning. What lessons can other school districts learn from Cedar Ridge? Districts can build a strong foundation for children’s futures by providing a high-quality environment where they feel safe, cared for, and receive positive, engaging experiences. What additional resources are needed to boost school readiness statewide? We must focus on strengthening families’ involvement in early childhood education programs; implementing behavior guidance strategies; and educating parents about the importance of early care as well as their continued engagement in children’s academic and social activities. Learn more about the EDI and how it’s informing E8’s efforts to help all children thrive here .", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5166547298431396}
+{"content": "You are here Retina-specific targeting of pericytes reveals structural diversity and enables control of capillary blood flow Abstract\nPericytes are a unique class of mural cells essential for angiogenesis, maintenance of the vasculature and are key players in microvascular pathology. However, their diversity and specific roles are poorly understood, limiting our insight into vascular physiology and the ability to develop effective therapies. Here, in the mouse retina, a tractable model of the CNS, we evaluated distinct classes of mural cells along the vascular tree for both structural characterization and physiological manipulation of blood flow. To accomplish this, we first tested three inducible mural cell-specific mouse lines using a sensitive Ai14 reporter and tamoxifen application either by a systemic injection, or by local administration in the form of eye drops. The specificity and pattern of cre activation varied significantly across the three lines, under either the PDGFRβ or NG2 promoter (Pdgfrβ-CreRha, Pdgfrβ-CreCsln, Cspg4-Cre). In particular, a mouse line with Cre under the NG2 promoter resulted in sparse TdTomato labeling of mural cells, allowing for an unambiguous characterization of anatomical features of individual sphincter cells and capillary pericytes. Furthermore, in one PDGFRβ line, we found that focal eye drop application of tamoxifen led to an exclusive Cre-activation in pericytes, without affecting arterial mural cells. We then used this approach to boost capillary blood flow by selective expression of Halorhodopsin, a highly precise hyperpolarizing optogenetic actuator. The ability to exclusively target capillary pericytes may prove a precise and potentially powerful tool to treat microcirculation deficits, a common pathology in numerous diseases.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9137813448905945}
+{"content": "This paper, based on the data from the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey, reflects on the lack of sustainable sources of livelihood and the phenomenon of multiple activities pursued simultaneously. A thorough analysis of the quarterly data suggests that in the rural areas, workers largely dependent on agriculture are compelled to shift to other activities in the off season. The nature of employment also varies, particularly in the urban areas. The occupational choice model estimated based on the quarterly data is indicative of changes in the marginal effect for workers of a given caste or an individual with a certain educational attainment. Certain social categories and workers with less educational attainments are more susceptible to changing probability of joining a particular activity and adopting multiple activities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.598056435585022}
+{"content": "Foster care is the temporary placement of a child with a foster family, which looks after the child for a limited period until the child goes into permanent adoption or back to their biological family. This article is based on in-depth interviews conducted with six foster mothers based in Mumbai. All of them have been working with an adoption and child welfare agency for more than six years, and have fostered more than eight children each. The article highlights their experiences of being a foster mother and in turn, aims to shed light on foster care as an alternative care system that needs to be encouraged.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5154651403427124}
+{"content": "BsmI polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor gene is associated with 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in individuals with cognitive decline\nABSTRACT Elderly people are at a high risk of developing vitamin D (VitD) deficiency due to both decreased intake and cutaneous synthesis. Most of the biological actions of VitD are mediated by the vitamin D receptor (VDR), which is present in neurons and glial cells of the hippocampus, and in the cortex and subcortical nuclei, essential areas for cognition. It is known that VDR gene polymorphisms may decrease the VDR affinity for VitD. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the influence of VitD levels on cognitive decline in patients with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD, n = 32) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n = 15) compared to cognitively healthy elderly (n = 24). We also evaluated the association of VDR gene polymorphisms with cognitive disturbance. Methods: Four polymorphisms on the VDR gene were studied, namely, BsmI, ApaI, FokI and TaqI, by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. Results: No significant difference in 25(OH)D levels or genotypic/allelic frequencies was observed between the groups. Deficiency of 25(OH)D was more frequently observed in women. The AA/AG genotypes of the BsmI polymorphism was associated with sufficient 25(OH)D levels, while the GG genotype of this same polymorphism was associated to insufficient levels in the cognitively-impaired group (individuals with AD or MCI). Conclusions: The data obtained do not confirm the relationship between reductions of VitD levels, polymorphisms in the VDR gene, and altered cognitive function in this sample. However, the data indicate that BsmI polymorphism in the VDR gene is associated with the VitD levels in individuals with cognitive decline.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9318066239356995}
+{"content": "There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool autumn weather. Some plants need longer days and a bit warmer soil to really get started, but all produce through the end of the year. You can start seed in August by growing your starts in a cool shady spot in the garden. We\ncabbage\nOctober is a critical month in landscape maintenance and should not be ignored. As we transition into Autumn and the first frosts in November, these key steps keep our landscapes healthy, weed-free, and ready for their long slumber through winter. These strategic steps also will provide a rich harvest from the vegetable garden through the", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6151135563850403}
+{"content": "Throughout her 20-year career as a nurse practitioner, Jennifer Hulett noticed survivors of breast cancer would often express gratitude for being alive and mention God or a divine acknowledgement that had improved their health and well-being.\nNow an assistant professor at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, Hulett is researching the benefits of spirituality on improving immune health and reducing stress, as well as the chances of cancer reoccurrence, among breast cancer survivors.\nIn a recent study, Hulett collected and froze samples of saliva from 41 breast cancer survivors at MU’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. She identified breast cancer survivors’ reports of practicing forgiveness and receiving positive social support from their congregation or other social support network were linked with two specific biomarkers, alpha-amylase and interleukin-6. The findings lay the foundation for further examining the role spirituality plays in the health and well-being of both cancer survivors and individuals managing chronic disease.\n“Breast cancer survivors are often a highly spiritual group given the trauma they have been through, and we found they often have more positive spiritual beliefs in a loving God or higher power rather than a punitive, punishing God,” Hulett said. “This confirmed what I had previously experienced anecdotally as a nurse. Breast cancer survivors would often express gratitude and contribute their health and well-being to a higher power, and they tended to have better health outcomes as well.”\nHulett’s research builds off previous findings indicating positive spiritual beliefs are associated with healthier levels of cortisol, a biomarker commonly associated with stress, among breast cancer survivors.\n“Cortisol and stress suggest chronic inflammation, and anything we can do to lower levels of stress and inflammation will have a good effect on a patient’s longevity, health outcomes and reduced risk of reoccurring disease,” Hulett said. “We often hear about diet and exercise in promoting physical health, but we rarely hear about the importance of managing stress, and all three are connected with well-being.”\nOne in eight women develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, and previous studies show chronic stress in breast cancer survivors is linked with increased inflammation and risk for cancer reoccurrence.\n“We know cortisol is linked with stress, and elevated levels of the immune biomarker interleukin 6 suggests inflammation,” Hulett said. “By first finding out which biomarkers are meaningful to look at, we can then see how they are potentially influenced by various spiritual or mindfulness practices aimed at reducing inflammation.”\nHulett’s research sets the foundation for future research that evaluates the effectiveness of spiritual and mindfulness interventions, including daily prayer, mediation, yoga and relaxation, on health outcomes among cancer survivors and individuals with chronic disease.\nSource: Read Full Article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6404117345809937}
+{"content": "Contributed by Denny Hellige, Product Manager Han HPR and HC Modular, Harting\nConnectors for rail use not only have to be particularly robust. Their simple and quick installation and easy maintenance are also important. That is why Harting has developed new interfaces for rail vehicles.\nTo reflect changing technical standards and evolving demands from rolling stock suppliers and systems integrators, Harting has revamped its range of transformer connectors, jumper cables and onboard power distributors. The Han HPR High Performance Transformer Connector has been developed specifically for rail applications, as part of efforts to ensure components comply fully with the latest standards for high power electrical equipment. According to Harting, its customers had noted that existing connectors linking the transformer to the converter did not comply with the relevant railway standards.\nHarting developed the HPTC series by focusing on clearance and creepage distances, behavior under shock and vibration, as well as protection against external impacts. Compliance with railway standard EN 50467 (connectors for rail vehicles) and implementation of the requirements for IEC 60137 (insulated bushings for AC voltages above 1000 V) have been validated by independent verification bodies.\nThe connector’s hoods, housing and cable glands have been newly constructed to ensure a stable connection between the transformer and the train busbar under harsh environmental conditions. Existing fastenings on the transformer itself can be reused, eliminating the need for disruptive design changes.\nA crimped contact on the cable side can be inserted into a three-part, touch-proof insulating body, while a cable gland protects against dust and moisture ingress. Since there is an uninterrupted circumferential metallic contact between the housing parts, HPTC provides full EMC safety. The manufacturer claims this is the first transformer connector specifically designed for shielded cable connection. Residual currents can be discharged through the housing via two separate contact zones.\nJumper cable housing As technical standards evolve, so too do the requirements of rolling stock manufacturers who are increasingly seeking components designed for easy access when being repaired or maintained.\nHarting has worked with Siemens Mobility to develop two such products which are expected to be deployed on the updated Viaggio hauled coach design now being built for the European and North American markets. The customer sought a less complex standard interface for jumper applications which would be future-proofed, easy to install and maintain, and durable.\nThe Han HPR VarioShell has a split housing concept for jumper applications that can be fitted from both inside and outside the vehicle. Its accessible design means that not all connections need to be interrupted when a fault occurs. Faulty conductors or contacts can be identified by opening the housing cover.\nThe contours of the VarioShell allow dirt deposits to slide off, while bespoke channels guide water away from the fixing screws to mitigate the risk of rust.\nA curved upper edge ensures that ice and snow move and slide down the sides without exerting pressure on the housing, increasing the service life of the interface.\nThe VarioShell can be combined with the entire HPR portfolio. It can house mounting frames, cable managers and shielding plates to route and secure cables of different diameters. It can be used as a surface-mounted or panel-mounted housing, and serves as an alternative to distribution boxes for use on the vehicle roof, outer wall or on the bogie.\nOnboard power distributor Also developed as part of the Viaggio programme, the Han HPR TrainPowerLine is being offered as an alternative to conventional UIC 552 power distribution products. It has been tailored to modern rolling stock designs where multiple vehicles are linked by a train power busbar. The interface offers weight advantages of up to 10 kg per vehicle compared to earlier equivalent components.\nAt the heart of the design was a request from the rolling stock manufacturer to simplify the complexity of the train busbar while maintaining safe and effective functionality. Harting has reduced the number of parts significantly compared to alternative designs, while ensuring that the pin and socket contacts are safe to touch; earthing contacts are located at the top and bottom of the housing. Angled ridges on the surface help to reduce dirt and ice accumulation.\nLegacy underfloor cabling has typically been designed as hard wiring, but TPL makes all connection points pluggable, thus enabling the customer to preassemble all the necessary cable connector units. The housings are equipped with Han HC Modular high-current contacts that can transmit power of more than 800 A and 3 kV AC/ DC. The housing is made of corrosion-resistant aluminum die castings. The result is a uniform interface design that can be used across the whole of the train’s underfloor distribution network.\nHarting www.harting.com\nFiled Under: Connector Tips", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6226910352706909}
+{"content": "Elske van den Hoogen is a PhD candidate at the department of Public Administration & Sociology. She is currently involved in Prof. dr. Willem de Koster’s VIDI project 'Curious constellations of political attitudes'. Within this project, Elske aims at developing a better understanding of public attitudes on the European Union (EU) by analysing how citizens ascribe meaning to the institution. Using an innovative multi-method approach – combining qualitative in-depth interviews with survey research – she aims to uncover these meanings, and, thus, explain why seemingly opposing groups often share attitudes on the EU.\nBesides public attitudes on the EU, Elske’s further research interests include political communication and populism.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9159739017486572}
+{"content": "Current inflationary trends should be transient. But there are lingering upside risks that can keep them elevated for longer than expected, including a persistent pick-up from current levels. Intensifying supply-side disruptions, especially related to global supply chains, could lead to further price increases. Did you miss our previous article… https://www.orioncreditsolutions.com/?p=336", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999157786369324}
+{"content": "Understanding spatiotemporal trends on insect-plant interaction networks is essential to unveil the ecological and evolutionary processes driving herbivore specialisation. However, community studies accounting for temporal dynamics in host-plant specialisation of herbivorous insects are surprisingly scarce. Here, we provide the background data which were used to investigate how seasonality affects specialisation of a temperate forest herbivore community. This dataset results from a comprehensive sampling of more than 4,700 folivorous caterpillars associated with 16 deciduous tree species...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9175283312797546}
+{"content": "Digital and collaborative whiteboards have become essential for working teams. They facilitate the digitalization of meeting content, which is necessary when teams work remotely. As whiteboards become more capable, new and sometimes confusing terminology emerges to explain various capabilities. Let’s examine the difference between a whiteboard, digital whiteboard, collaborative whiteboard and hybrid whiteboard. Digital, Collaboration and Hybrid Whiteboards\nThe way that teams work and collaborate has evolved. Traditionally, teams worked in the office. However, many team members today can work from either the office or their own homes. What has not changed is the need for a whiteboard to run brainstorming, project tracking, workshops sessions and more.\nDry-erase boards have always provided a physical area in the office where local teams can write and draw. But they are now being replaced by much more capable digital whiteboards. Digital whiteboards are designed for digital displays such as tablets, laptops and meeting-room displays. Earlier digital whiteboards allowed content to be transferred from the physical board into a digital whiteboard. More powerful digital whiteboards now have built-in templates and workflows. This significant advancement allows teams to work digitally from anywhere, but it still constrains them to working individually. To support team synergy, collaborative whiteboards must be introduced. Collaborative whiteboards are digital whiteboards that also support real-time collaboration. A host can invite the team to join the session. Individuals contribute as though they were in the same room, using real-time annotation and drawings. And when the meeting is over, the online whiteboard is shareable. Collaborative whiteboards are excellent for distributed teams working from their laptops but may not provide the optimum solution for hybrid teams. Hybrid whiteboards such as the FlatFrog Board are digital collaboration boards with the advantage of being optimized for hybrid teams. Hybrid work means that some employees are in the office and some are remote. To maintain team productivity, hybrid whiteboards provide two added capabilities.\nHybrid whiteboards 1. Whiteboard experience on any device – The hybrid online whiteboard must work as well on an 86-inch display in the meeting room as it does on a 15-inch tablet at home. This is not always the case with digital and collaborative whiteboards, which may only be optimized for laptops. In the meeting room, you need a physical experience when writing on the interactive display. Writing with a digital pen, erasing with the palm, and moving objects must be intuitive and seamless. InGlass™ interactive technology is an excellent meeting-room display option. And on the laptop, the experience must be just as intuitive using the mouse and a keyboard. 2. Access - When teams are working from the office or remotely, they need access to their work. This requires Cloud file management. Device access - Access must be available for many devices, including tablets, laptops, small huddle rooms and large meeting rooms. Any location, anytime access – Some meetings are planned, and some are conducted ad-hoc. Stakeholders need file access whether they are in the main office, remote office, at home or in a coffeeshop. And they may need file access before or after the meeting. File management – Some meetings may require a specific group to participate, while others require a different team. Online whiteboards with file management guarantee the right team has access to the proper content. In addition to managing the meeting content, they can secure sensitive information through access control.\nDigital whiteboards have evolved quickly, with a range of collaboration features providing better teamwork. Hybrid whiteboards extend these capabilities to the hybrid workflow, providing laptop and meeting-room coverage as well as anywhere, anytime file access.\nFlatFrog\nFlatFrog is a provider of free online whiteboards (app.flatfrog.com).\nFlatFrog has also designed patented InGlass™ touch display technology from the ground up, providing the best pen and touch input to mimic the intuitive feeling of a dry-erase board. InGlass™ touch displays are available through our partners, including Dell, Google, Samsung, SMART, Sharp, Ricoh, Avocor, CTOUCH and more (www.flatfrog.com/partners).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7184103727340698}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThe Wallace Foundation has created four issue briefs to help state system planners make decisions about spending American Rescue Plan funds. The briefs summarize the evidence on outcomes and implementation guidance and each brief includes a bibliography.\nThese five podcasts feature promising practices from the Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI). The episodes focus on developing the capacity of adults to promote SEL, building effective partnerships, the role of coaches, and coordination between school and out-of-school programs. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nThe report and executive summary review lessons learned from the first two years of the Partnership for Social-Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI). Findings are based on surveys, interviews, and observations from 38 partnerships in 6 sites about the barriers and solutions to school-OST partnerships on SEL.\nThis report captures what was shared at an October 2019 Conference about the challenges of teaching social and emotional learning (SEL) in afterschool programs. It provides a brief history of the growing focus on SEL, along with a summary of remarks by national leaders.\nThis report offers information to aid summer learning leaders in securing and maintaining support for programs. It summarizes lessons learned from interviews with 60 school district staff and 20 policy experts on federal, state, city, and district funding and policies.\nThe Office of Inspector General's issue brief identifies a concern that if states set payment rates too low, families may not have access to child care providers.\nThis classic report clarifies the cost of quality out-of-school time programs, based on data from 111 quality programs in six cities. It provides the mean and range for hourly and daily cost per slot, with an analysis of factors that bring differences to cost.\nThis brief identifies evidence-based prevention tools that are low-cost targeted strategies for SEL. These \"kernels\" of practice are easy to implement and helpful for afterschool and summer programs that would be challenged to bring a full SEL curriculum to scale due to time or financial constraints.\nThis brief provides a crosswalk of three common community supports that enhance children's social and emotional health: (1) infant and early childhood mental health consultation, (2) pyramid model/practice-based coaching, and (3) mental health treatment. It provides information such as definitions, professional qualifications, and service examples.\nThis policy statement provides recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for developing and implementing career pathways to support the professional learning, practice, and compensation of early childhood educators and program directors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.697855532169342}
+{"content": "Date: October 27, 2021\nTime: 10:00am (PDT), 1:00pm (EDT)\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought global awareness to the dangers of emerging pathogens to human health and welfare. Common molecular tools used at scale, such as PCR, are best suited for detecting known pathogens. Preparing humanity against future zoonotic pandemics requires unbiased surveillance tools, such as next generation sequencing (NGS). This approach enables the unbiased detection of viral sequences (known and unknown), identifies possible co-infections, and provides insights into host transcriptional response. This webinar will introduce a CRISPR-based strategy improving sequence complexity and discovery in libraries prepared from complex biological samples. The critical component enabling this approach is Jumpcode Genomics’ CRISPRclean technology which removes abundant mammalian and bacterial ribosomal RNA sequences from NGS libraries. We will review data from >40 nasopharyngeal samples collected from SARS-CoV-2 testing, demonstrating >90% depletion of all human and bacterial ribosomal sequences, 3-to-7-fold increase in viral and bacterial transcriptome coverage and 5-to-10-fold increase in coverage of mid to low expressing host transcripts.\nLearning Objectives\nDiscuss and understand the importance of shotgun sequencing approaches in detection of novel or variant pathogens\nDiscuss importance of depletion of abundant uninformative sequences in improving sequencing coverage\nDiscover how CRISPR specificity can enhance RNA-Seq library preparation\nWebinars will be available for unlimited on-demand viewing after live event.\nLabRoots is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program. By attending this webinar, you can earn 1 Continuing Education credit once you have viewed the webinar in its entirety.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6826915740966797}
+{"content": "Mon - SAT: 6.00 am - 10.00 pm Sun: Closed\nWhen it comes to executing projects, most firms and organizations face multiple key challenges. The first is that the project brings together a disparate group of people with varied skills who may or may not have worked together before and they all have their own (occasionally entrenched) ways of working. In addressing this, businesses typically establish a Project Management Office (PMO) a business function that specifies, manages and reports on projects within the organization.\nVishist’s PMO-as-a-service is a key component that enables organizations to focus on innovation, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement and the facilitation of a more agile, responsive enterprise.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9148527979850769}
+{"content": "The first signs of insufficient sleep are universally familiar. There’s tiredness and fatigue, difficulty concentrating, perhaps irritability or even tired giggles. Far fewer people have experienced the effects of prolonged sleep deprivation, including disorientation, paranoia, and hallucinations. Total, prolonged sleep deprivation, however, can be fatal. While it has been reported in humans only anecdotally, a widely cited study in rats conducted by Chicago-based researchers in 1989 showed that a total lack of sleep inevitably leads to death. Yet, despite decades of study, a central question has remained unsolved: Why do animals die when they don’t sleep? Now, Harvard Medical School (HMS) neuroscientists have identified an unexpected, causal link between sleep deprivation and premature death. In a study on sleep-deprived fruit flies, published in Cell on June 4, researchers found that death is always preceded by the accumulation of molecules known as reactive oxidative species (ROS) in the gut. When fruit flies were given antioxidant...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9909302592277527}
+{"content": "Title:\nTrade union intervention in workplace bullying : issues of employee voice and collectivism amongst union members and officials\nThis study explores the role of trade unions in intervening in incidents of workplace bullying, adopting an employment relations perspective. The data was obtained from the members and officials of three major UK unions and analysed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Between a quarter and a third of respondents in each union considered they were bullied within a two-year period. A key finding was that most bullied individuals voiced their concerns through non-organisational support mechanisms, including trade unions, in preference to the systems created by employers to address bullying. Colleagues rarely offered overt support and union officials typically responded by providing indirect support to individual bullied members. Outcomes tended to place the onus on perceived targets of bullying to resolve the situation irrespective of the source of support utilised. Employers’ attitudes towards bullying appeared to exert greater influence over resolutions. Whilst unions may have limited power to alter managerially-derived solutions, there was some evidence that, where they engendered a collective response to allegations of bullying, perpetrators were more likely to be held accountable. This study makes a significant contribution to the collective knowledge on workplace bullying by proposing a typology of union responses and an industrial relations model of intervention, which highlights the potential for the responses of unions, co-workers, and employers to affect the balance of power in the employment relationship and influence outcomes of workplace problems like bullying.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9428165555000305}
+{"content": "Factors Affecting Iowa Dentist Participation in Medicaid Abstract\nThe Medicaid program provides public health insurance for low-income children and adults; eligibility criteria for adults varies by state and is expressed as a\npercentage of the federal poverty level. In 2011, 431,000 Iowans were enrolled in Medicaid; approximately half of these individuals were children, one-quarter were adults, and one-quarter were either elderly or disabled.\nEach state is required to provide Medicaid-enrolled children with comprehensive dental benefits through the federally mandated Early and Periodic Screening,\nDiagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. Through the EPSDT program, all medically necessary dental services are covered free of charge to Medicaid-enrolled children. A significant proportion of children in Iowa are insured through Medicaid: 18% of Iowa’s children get their dental coverage through Medicaid.\nUnlike children, states are not required to provide comprehensive dental coverage for Medicaid-enrolled adults. In 2007, six states offered no adult Medicaid dental benefits and 16 states provided coverage for dental emergencies only. However, Iowa provides a relatively comprehensive set of dental services for adult enrollees.\nThe oral health safety net includes: 1) private dentists who provide care to Medicaid enrollees and 2) publicly supported communiity health centers. In Iowa there are only 12 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and two“look-a- like” clinics so the participation of private practitioners in the Medicaid program is critically important for the access of publicly insured populations,. To better understand the capacity for Medicaid enrollee to receive dental care from private practitioners, a survey was conducted with all private dentists in Iowa to determine their level of participation in Medicaid and their attitudes toward the program and treating underserved populations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6321669816970825}
+{"content": "The differences between leadership and management are not merely academic. How an organization thinks about leading and managing provides insights into its culture. Further, it significantly impacts their ability to create sustainable innovation that is driven by a culture of innovation.\nAn insightful case study that examines how one organization changed their thinking was recently shared in “Transforming Your Leadership Culture” published by Jossey-Bass. The organization engaged people from all levels and discussed the differences between what it means to lead vs. manage. The resulting objective was for employees to shift their focus towards leading. They defined the shift from “manage” to “lead” in terms of several pairs of activities to change:\nengage instead of direct influence instead of control question instead of listen learn instead of instruct motivate instead of dominate integrate instead of separate multiple rights instead of I’m right dialogue instead of argue invite instead of command\nThis is an organization preparing for sustainable innovation. They are creating a culture that embraces questioning, dialogue, and collaboration.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8429328203201294}
+{"content": "Vaccines are now widely available. In many cases, you do not need an appointment.\nThe federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.\nAround 90% of people in the United States live within 5 miles of a COVID-19 vaccine location.\nYou should get a vaccination card that tells you what COVID-19 vaccine you received, the date you received it, and where you received it. Keep your vaccination card in case you need it for future use. Consider taking a picture of your vaccination card as a backup copy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7332096099853516}
+{"content": "Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.\nThese initiatives were driven by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.\nMPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.\nLord Kirkhope of Harrogate has not been granted any Urgent Questions Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate has not been granted any Adjournment Debates Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate has not introduced any legislation before Parliament Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting\nThe BBC’s Royal Charter requires the BBC to represent, reflect and serve audiences, taking into account the needs of diverse communities of all the UK nations and regions.\nThe BBC’s proposed cuts to English regional television were debated in the chamber on 22 June 2020 with unanimous support for regional broadcasting. However, the BBC is editorially and operationally independent of government, and regional programming is a matter for the BBC.\nUnder the new regulatory system introduced by the government in 2017, the BBC Board must ensure the BBC complies with its Charter duties, and the government established Ofcom as the BBC regulator to ensure the BBC is robustly held to account.\nThe Government acknowledges and values the role that local commercial radio stations play in the provision of local news and information, and in offering a distinctive service to their listeners. However, it is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator, to set programming and content requirements, in accordance with its statutory duty under section 314 of the Communications Act 2003 to ensure that holders of local radio licences carry locally relevant content and that a suitable proportion of local content is made locally. We have no plans to review these requirements.\nOfcom is required under section 314 of the Communications Act 2003 to publish and keep under review guidance for commercial radio licensees setting out the detailed local programming requirements that they consider it to be appropriate for local stations to carry, including the minimum amount of locally made news. The relevant guidelines are published on Ofcom's website.\nOfcom’s consultation in 2018 on proposed changes to the localness guidance and impact assessment covered the potential impacts on radio listeners and the industry.\nGolf courses along with other sports facilities remain closed at this time in line with the government's clear message to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.\nThe government is in regular contact with stakeholders across the sport and physical activity sector and will continue to provide advice as and when there are any changes to the current guidance. The Government’s position is led by our medical experts and the key priority is to protect people’s health,\nDespite the current restrictions, it is vitally important that we keep the nation active, which is why a person can leave the house for one form of exercise a day; for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of their household.\nGambling policy is a cross-government issue involving ministers and officials from DCMS, Home Office, DHSC, HMT and other departments. Our departments work together closely and the Health Secretary has announced a cross-government addiction strategy that will include gambling.\nWe have no plans to return primary responsibility for gambling regulation to the Home Office as part of the Gambling Act Review.\nThe UK’s priority is to ensure aviation safety is upheld while also reducing any additional burdens on Aero-medical Examiners and GPs during this period.\nThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has already granted an exemption to holders of a Part-MED Class 1 medical certificate that expires before 31\nst October 2020. Holders of such a medical certificate will continue to have their medicals validated until 22 nd November 2020.\nThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which the UK is a member of, is currently considering action in relation to Class 2 medicals.\nWe anticipate those affected by the deadline to be minimal as a routine revalidation for Class 1 and 2 medical certificates only applies where certificates have been expired for less than two years.\nWe will continue to monitor the situation closely and make any appropriate changes necessary.\nEU citizens with pre-settled status have the same access to benefits as they did prior to the introduction of the EU Settlement Scheme. They will satisfy the right to reside element of the Habitual Residence Test and can access benefits if they are exercising a qualifying right to reside, such as a worker or self-employed person, and are habitually resident in the UK. Their eligibility is verified through the Habitual Residence Test.\nNegotiations are currently ongoing with the European Union to secure an agreement which provides for reciprocal transfers of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to protect the public from serious crime and terrorism, and which provides a lawful basis for UK and EU airlines to continue to transfer PNR data to law enforcement agencies in the UK and the Member States.\nThe Home Office meets with UK airlines regularly at meetings of the UK National Air Transport Facilitation Committee to provide updates and address concerns relating to transfers of PNR data following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and ahead of the end of the withdrawal transition period.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5906170606613159}
+{"content": "A recent research conducted by Gregory Berns, a professor of neuroeconomics at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, has revealed that dogs have emotions and feelings just like humans because they also use the same part of the brain that humans do to experience emotions.\nBerns had conducted several MRI scans on dogs which were trained to sit still during the process and he found that dogs use caudate nucleus part of the brain when responding to humans they are familiar with.\nAccording to him, dogs emote like a human child. This should give us an insight on the feelings of dogs and alter the way we treat them.\nSource: Medindia", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8038021326065063}
+{"content": "At the University of Memphis, sharing pronouns and asking people’s pronouns is a valuedpractice showing respect for the people with whom you interact.\nWe all use pronouns to refer to each other on a regular basis and pronouns imply gender.In the U.S., people tend to assume someone’s gender identity based on their appearanceor at times, their name. Our assumptions are not always correct which can send apowerful and damaging message: you must look a certain way to signal your gender.In the case of your course rosters, we sometimes look to see a student’s sex assignedat birth and assume their pronouns based on that, which is not always correct. Soplease share your pronouns and ask others theirs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5546863675117493}
+{"content": "Luke Koslosky is a Research Analyst at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET). Previously, Luke was a Research Associate at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies (PIPS), where he worked on science and technology policy and founded the Center for Enterprise, Exploration, and Defense in Space (CEEDS). Luke has also served as a staffer in the House of Representatives. Luke holds a B.S. in Political Science from Santa Clara University. U.S. AI Workforce: Policy RecommendationsOctober 2021\nThis policy brief addresses the need for a clearly defined artificial intelligence education and workforce policy by providing recommendations designed to grow, sustain, and diversify the U.S. AI workforce. The authors employ a comprehensive definition of the AI workforce—technical and nontechnical occupations—and provide data-driven policy goals. Their recommendations are designed to leverage opportunities within the U.S. education and training system while mitigating its challenges, and prioritize equity in access and opportunity to AI education and AI careers.\nThe DOD’s Hidden Artificial Intelligence WorkforceSeptember 2021\nThis policy brief, authored in collaboration with the MITRE Corporation, provides a new perspective on the U.S. Department of Defense’s struggle to recruit and retain artificial intelligence talent. The authors find that the DOD already has a cadre of AI and related experts, but that this talent remains hidden. Better leveraging this talent could go a long way in meeting the DOD’s AI objectives. The authors argue that this can be done through policies that more effectively identify AI talent and assignment opportunities, processes that incentivize experimentation and changes in career paths, and investing in the necessary technological infrastructure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7977105975151062}
+{"content": "Currently in synthetic biology only the Las, Lux, and Rhl quorum sensing pathways have been adapted for broad engineering use. Quorum sensing allows a means of cell to cell communication in which a designated sender cell produces quorum sensing molecules that modify gene expression of a designated receiver cell. While useful, these three quorum sensing pathways exhibit a nontrivial level of crosstalk, hindering robust engineering and leading to unexpected effects in a given design. To address the lack of orthogonality among these three quorum sensing pathways, previous scientists have attempted to perform directed evolution on components of the quorum sensing pathway. While a powerful tool, directed evolution is limited by the subspace that is defined by the protein. For this reason, we take an evolutionary biology approach to identify new orthogonal quorum sensing networks and test these networks for cross-talk with currently-used networks. By charting characteristics of acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) molecules used across quorum sensing pathways in nature, we have identified favorable candidate pathways likely to display orthogonality. These include Aub, Bja, Bra, Cer, Esa, Las, Lux, Rhl, Rpa, and Sin, which we have begun constructing and testing. Our synthetic circuits express GFP in response to a quorum sensing molecule, allowing quantitative measurement of orthogonality between pairs. By determining orthogonal quorum sensing pairs, we hope to identify and adapt novel quorum sensing pathways for robust use in higher-order genetic circuits.\n2017-10-30 02:50:57 2021-08-11 04:09:57 2 months ago", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9625210165977478}
+{"content": "Plastics are something that we use in our daily lives. From water bottles to food packaging, you cannot go a single day without coming into contact with this material. However, as much as we need these materials every day, they do not decompose naturally. This is the reason why we should try our best to keep them away from landfills. When placed on landfills, all they will do is pollute the environment. The fabulous news is that...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.941337525844574}
+{"content": "Code and data duplication has been identified as one of the important mechanisms for improving reliability. In a chip multiprocessor-based execution environment, while it is possible to hide the overhead of code duplication through parallelism, hiding the memory space overhead incurred by data duplication is more difficult. This paper presents a compiler-directed memory-conscious data duplication scheme that tries to minimize the extra memory space required by duplicate execution. The proposed approach achieves this goal by using the memory locations that hold dead data to store the duplicates of the actively-used data. In this way, instead of using extra memory storage for duplicate elements, we use the existing memory locations to the extent allowed by usage patterns of data. The results collected from our experiments clearly show that the proposed approach saves significant memory space, as compared to a straightforward approach that implements full duplication.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7979496121406555}
+{"content": "Nature's Goodness Propolis Super Strength 1000mg 365c\nPropolis is a resinous substance produced by Honey Bees from tree buds, sap, and other plant sources. It is a rich source of flavonoids.\nBenefits: Antioxidant - can reduce free radicals formed in the body. Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory. Help enhance immune system function. Support general health and wellbeing. Ingredients: Each capsule contains:\nPropolis extract (5:1) 200mg\nEquivalent Propolis 1000mg Dose & Administration: Adults: Take 1-2 capsules daily with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Cautions: Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of a healthcare professional. Storage Conditions:\nStore below 30°C in a dry place.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7951767444610596}
+{"content": "Maidaan Se Manzil Untold Stories of Rural Female Footballers This magazine 'Maidaan Se Manzil' highlights the untold stories of rural female football players across the three states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan in India. These female football champions supported by grassroot organisations from rural India challenge discrimination and rigid social norms in their communities, and promote inclusive values and practices, through football. What is the purpose of the project?\n(1) Highlight the untold stories of young women footballers from rural India.\n(2) Showcase the initiatives being undertaken at the grassroots in rural India to challenge gender discrimination and rigid social norms through football.\nWhat were the enablers that proved successful in your project?\nInequality and discrimination in football, along with many other sporting disciplines, continues to be a major issue across the world. This is especially true for women and girls from marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds residing in rural India, whose access to football remains a challenge, depriving them of their fundamental right to participate in sport. This magazine advocates for the benefits of girls' participation in football, as well as highlights they key challenges they face in accessing their right to play.\nWhat impact did your project have?\n(1) Highlighting the stories of young women and girls in rural India have defied stereotypes and gender-based discrimination to not just participate in football, but use it as a platform to become empowered individuals who can access future opportunities.\n(2) Advocating for the importance of girls' participation in sport, and the benefits they can derive from it.\nWhat were the outcomes for women?\nIncreased visibility of girls and young women accessing their right to participate in sport, especially in challenging and socially restrictive circumstances.\nDownloads & Resource Files Co-parterning with Fare Network Mahila Jan Adhikar Samiti Association for Social and Human Awareness Gaurav Gramin Mahila Vikas Manch", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9140336513519287}
+{"content": "Why You Should be Using Sleeping Masks Every Night\nWhile there are many high-tech sleep gadgets available such as fancy lights, white noise, pad sensors, etc., the sleep masks are the clear winners in terms of simplicity and effectiveness.\nA sleep mask enables you to experience sound quality slumber of 7-8 hours a night.\nBy wearing a sleep mask, you can maintain natural sleep cycles. It effectively blocks the light and allows you to catch up on deep sleep that is getting elusive due to our modern lifestyle.\nThis article explores why wearing sleep masks are immensely beneficial for our sleep and health in general.\nBenefits of Sleeping Masks\nA sleep mask promises a better night’s sleep as it blocks out the artificial light. This provides welcome relief for your eyes and helps in maintaining the required hormone balance. However, consider various factors like material, shape, weight, and size before you pick a sleep mask.\nTo experience sound sleep and various other health benefits of a sleep mask, you need to choose one that feels comfortable on your eyes. A high-quality sleep mask aids in falling asleep quickly without causing any issues or irritation.\nImproves Your Sleep Quality\nA sleep mask is meant for improving sleep quality. The retina of the eyes has light-sensitive cells that determine our sleep patterns and inform our brain about the daytime or nighttime.\nIf you try to sleep early but remains exposed to light, you can’t enjoy the benefits of sleeping early. It happens because of the light-sensitive cells. Putting on a sleep mask results in deeper quality sleep and higher levels of sleep-inducing melatonin hormone in the body.\nBlocks out Harmful Light\nOur eyes are exposed to blue light throughout the day as we stare at our computer screens, smartphones, televisions, and display screens of other digital gadgets. This blue light offers many benefits during the daytime, like improving attention time, moods, and reaction time.\nHowever, exposure to blue light presents many concerns at night as it reduces the secretion of sleep-inducing melatonin hormone and serves as a massive sleep disruptor. Eventually, it proves to be damaging to our health.\nDuring the study conducted by the researchers at Harvard, the 6.5 hours of exposure to the blue and green light were compared, keeping the same brightness levels.\nThe study results showed that blue light shifted circadian rhythm and suppressed melatonin twice as much as a green light.\nRelieves Eye Conditions\nIf you are experiencing eye issues like styes, dry eyes, or gland issues, wearing an eye mask while sleeping helps treat it. Sleeping with masks prevents drying and itching in the eyes. It provides effective relief from dry eye symptoms in the morning.\nThe sleep masks create a seal between the skin surrounding the eyes to prevent moisture from escaping and avoid the dust, drafts, and low humidity air from going in. A sleep mask brings welcome relief for individuals who suffer from incomplete eyelid closure.\nGreat Sleeping Companion During Travelling\nThe sleeping masks come in handy during travel so that you can enjoy high-quality sleep during your travel in a heavily lit aeroplane or stay in a hotel room without blackout curtains. Thus, sleeping with masks helps you to avoid detrimental effects on your sleep.\nMoreover, the sleeping masks can be easily carried in your travel bag due to their small size and immense portability. A sleeping mask serves as an excellent sleeping companion as it keeps you cold in the summer and warm in the winter.\nMany travellers prefer sleeping masks as they provide enhanced comfort, improved sleep quality, and efficient blackout.\nMakes You Fall Asleep Quickly\nDon’t we all love to fall asleep as soon as we lay in bed? A poor sleep quality results in tossing and turning in the bed and leaves you struggling for experiencing sound sleep.\nPutting on a sleep mask significantly reduces the time spent lying awake and causes you to embrace sleep quickly in bed.\nThis happens because the darkness improves melatonin levels in the body, resulting in falling asleep much quickly compared to sleeping without wearing a sleep mask.\nSaves Your Life\nInvesting in a sleep mask offers numerous life-saving benefits. Sleeping with a mask ensures efficient blackout leading to total darkness. This causes the body to secrete high melatonin hormone levels that significantly reduce the risk of deadly diseases.\nThe increased melatonin hormone levels serve as an effective antioxidant and protect your DNA against various factors like ageing, exposure to harmful sun rays and cancer-causing chemicals. Thus, wearing a sleep mask may protect DNA and avoids diseases like cancer.\nKeeps You Relaxed\nAs per few scientific studies, the power of touch boosts one’s sleep quality. It happens because ‘deep touch pressure’ stimulation increases the release of the chemical serotonin, responsible for regulating sleep.\nSome advanced sleeping masks apply gentle pressure on your face and exert calming influence resulting in comfortable sleep. Wearing such masks helps you to stay more relaxed and keeps your anxiety levels in check.\nMoreover, the microbeads present in sleeping masks shape your face gently for providing amazing light blocking experience.\nImproves Mental Health\nWearing a sleep mask works great for improving mental health in individuals suffering from depression and as per the study, sleeping in complete darkness reduces the symptoms of depression effectively.\nThe results of the above study conducted on Japanese adults indicated that individuals exposed to more than five lux light during sleep were more likely to show depressive symptoms than those sleeping in complete darkness.\nTakes Care of Your Skin\nChoosing a suitable sleep mask also helps you to improve your skin. As you enjoy deep slumber for at least 7-8 hours, your skin health will improve and begin to appear youthful. It happens because sleep masks help fight the signs of ageing.\nWear a silk sleep mask as it comes packed with plentiful natural proteins that rejuvenate your skin. Moreover, a silk sleep mask controls moisture, regulates body temperature, and feels smooth and soft against your skin.\nThe mulberry sleep masks work great for sensitive skin as they contain a protein known as sericin that prevents allergic reactions.\nBenefits of Deeper Sleep (REM)\nWe need a minimum of 7-9 hours of sleep every night for ensuring physical and mental well-being. If you are deprived of good quality sleep, it may lead to detrimental effects on your health.\nThus, you must take various measures for blocking the light at night. Wearing a sleep mask is an ideal cost-effective way for reaping the health benefits of sound sleep at night.\nLet’s understand the health benefits of deeper sleep.\nImproved REM Sleep\nWearing a sleep mask during sleep provides improved REM sleep with shorter REM latency, increased REM time, and higher levels of melatonin in individuals compared to sleeping without a sleep mask.\nThus, sleeping with a sleep mask promotes hormone balance and improves healthy sleep patterns. This allows you to experience deeper and rejuvenating sleep and leaves you feeling refreshed on waking up.\nReduce Risks of Diseases\nWhen you enjoy deeper sleep, your body gets enough rest to recover itself. This results in marked improvement in various aspects of your health, productivity, and functioning of the body.\nOn the contrary, sleep problems are linked with an increased risk of unhealthy conditions like chronic heart diseases and, in some cases, accelerate the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, poor sleep also contributes to other health risks like diabetes and cardiovascular issues.\nHelps You to Avoid Obesity\nIf you get deeper sleep regularly, you can manage your weight and avoid being obese. Conversely, when people get poor sleep of fewer than 7 hours every night, it leads to changes in their body weight and adversely affects their body metabolism.\nMoreover, poor quality sleep also affects the levels of the hunger hormones, including leptin and ghrelin. Thus, if you haven’t slept well, you are likely to get more hunger pangs.\nBoosts Immunity\nEnjoying a more profound slumber of 7-8 hours helps in boosting immune functions. Conversely, individuals who sleep for less than 7 hours or miss sleep are shown to have reduced immunity, and they are at increased risks of getting infections like colds.\nEnhance Brain Functionality\nThe deeper sleep of approx 7-8 hours per night gives ample time to your brain to rest and recover. Moreover, good-quality deeper sleep improves your attentiveness, alertness, and ability to make decisions.\nDeeper sleep patterns positively affect your memory, concentration, cognitive, and motor performance. It improves your brain health and increases your problem-solving abilities.\nOn the other hand, poor quality sleep adversely affects your brain functionality as if you are intoxicated with alcohol.\nKeeps Depression in Check\nWhen you are sleep-deprived, you are likely to get depressed. Thus, sleep loss is linked to poor mental health issues, including depression. Most depressed people experience sleep issues.\nStudies have proven that individuals who have sleep-related problems have higher rates of depression and are at increased risks of harbouring suicidal thoughts. On the other hand, individuals who enjoy deeper slumber are happier and enjoy sound mental health.\nHow Sleep Masks Help You to Sleep Better\nWhen you wear a sleep mask or eye mask, it blocks out artificial light at night and aids in regulating your sleep-wake patterns. Thus, sleep masks work by managing our internal biological clock and stimulating the secretion of the melatonin-the sleep-inducing hormone.\nThe melatonin hormone signals the brain to get sleepy at night. On the contrary, exposure to artificial light reduces the level of melatonin and leads to sleeping disorders like insomnia. Any exposure to intrusive light disrupts an individual’s ability to fall asleep quickly.\nThe source of artificial light may include streetlights, ambient bedroom lights, and blue light from electronic devices like smartphones or laptops.\nWhen you wear an eye mask, it serves as a shield for blocking out this artificial light. 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+{"content": "This teaching series offers faculty unique opportunities to interact with and learn from their expert peers who are successfully navigating and innovating to meet the challenges of educational delivery in a global pandemic.\nIn the move to remote instruction, many instructors have expressed concerns about effectively assessing student learning and determining grades. CATT offers this series of webinars to help faculty consider assessment and grading issues in the online instructional environment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.985870361328125}
+{"content": "A best-practice approach to complying with new accounting standards - and key lessons learned from early adopters.\nRevenue recognition is a cornerstone of corporate accounting, and a sometimes tricky one, accounting for a meaningful percentage of audit failures. With so much at stake, companies have long found it useful to establish clear and comprehensive revenue recognition policies and procedures that can stand up to the scrutiny of auditors and regulators.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6768943667411804}
+{"content": "In a 2015 UK Supreme Court decision that is likely to be relevant in Australia, it was proven that contrary to popular belief, the doctor does not always know best. A woman, Montgomery, went to court seeking damages on behalf of her child for injuries suffered during labour. Lord Kerr and Lord Reed SCJJ held Montgomery’s doctor to have been negligent in her failure to advise Montgomery of the risks of a natural birth, which caused her child life-long injuries.\nFailure to advise of risks caused child’s disability\nIn 1999 Montgomery gave birth to her first child. However, a complication during delivery caused her child life-long injuries. Montgomery was a high-risk pregnancy. She was diabetic and of small stature. Diabetic mothers have an increased risk of having larger than average babies. During her pregnancy, Montgomery had expressed concerns to her doctor about vaginal delivery due to her baby’s larger size. Montgomery later claimed that had she known of the risks, she would have elected to have a caesarean.\nAs it happens, there was a 9-10% chance of Montgomery’s child suffering shoulder dystocia. This is where, during delivery, the baby’s shoulders become lodged behind the mother’s pelvic bone. Consequentially, natural delivery becomes near impossible. However, the doctor was of the view that the risk was too small to concern Montgomery with.\nDuring labour shoulder dystocia did occur. Instead of pushing the baby back into the uterus and performing a C-section, the doctor decided to continue with vaginal delivery. The doctor eventually succeeded in getting the baby free. However, the baby suffered injuries causing cerebral palsy and paralysis of his arm. The child would have avoided injury if the doctor had given Montgomery a C-section.\nIs failure to advise of risks, negligence?\nWhen establishing a case in negligence three elements must be met. Firstly, the appellant must prove that there was a duty of care owed. Secondly the respondent must breach their duty. Finally, the appellant must prove that the breach caused the injuries. If these criteria are met, the appellant is entitled to damages.\nMontgomery raised two grounds for negligence. First, during antenatal care the doctor had failed to advise Montgomery of the risks of having a natural birth and of the possibility of having a C-section. Secondly, in the management of her labour the doctor failed to perform a caesarean despite the cardiotocograph indicating a cause for concern.\nAt first instance, the Lord Ordinary dismissed Montgomery’s claim. The Lord Ordinary held that the doctor’s decision to withhold information was consistent with responsible medical opinions. Furthermore, the Lord Ordinary held that even if fully informed, Montgomery would not have chosen a C-section. However, Montgomery appealed to the Supreme Court whereby The Court granted a decision in her favour.\nThe verdict\nLord Kerr and Lord Reed SCJJ made references to the Australian High Court case of\nin their reasoning. In Rogers v Whitaker [1992] HCA 58 Rogers v Whitaker, it was held that a risk is material if a reasonable person, in the patient’s position, would consider the risk significant. The case also determined that a risk is material if the doctor knows or reasonably ought to know that the actual patient would likely attach significance to it. Lord Kerr and Lord Reed SCJJ wholly agreed with the Australian case and applied its reasoning here.\nAs such, Montgomery’s concerns, and anxieties about having a natural birth indicated that the risks were material. The doctor should have noticed this and advised Montgomery of the risks of shoulder dystocia occurring and discussed reasonable alternatives. She failed to advise Montgomery of the risks which caused her child disability. The doctor breached her duty. Furthermore, contrary to the Lord Ordinary’s judgement, Lord Kerr and Lord Reed SCJJ determined that if fully informed, Montgomery would have chosen a C-section.\nThe future for medical negligence claims Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board overturned the notion that a doctor’s duty of care is derived from the judgement of the medical profession. The case reinforces the importance of obtaining fully informed consent for medical procedures. It is the doctor’s responsibility to ensure their patients are fully informed of all risks and alternatives.\nDespite being a UK case, it supports the decisions in\nRogers v Whitaker. Inadvertently, both cases prove that the doctor does not always know best. Rather, it is the patient who ultimately decides whether a medical treatment is worth the risk.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8800259828567505}
+{"content": "Conscious Leadership Scenario:\nLike so many other aspects of life, teamwork comes down to mastering a set of behaviors that are at once theoretically uncomplicated but extremely difficult to put into practice day after day, time, and time again.\nThe “Never Slow Down Business Model” is driving your team into an Absence of Trust, Fear of Conflict, Lack of Commitment, and Avoidance of Accountability, and Inattention to results.\nWe will focus on\nLack of Commitment today. Leadership Fail: Lack of Commitment From Your Team\nYou are buried in corporate goals, division goals, personal goals, maintaining budgets, and managing your team to gain the ultimate competitive advantage. Building, mentoring, and nurturing your team takes an immense amount of time. You will never, ever, SLOW DOWN [It’s impossible to slow down], and invest the proper amount of time to ensure there isn’t a lack of commitment on your team. Great teams move forward with absolute clarity and buy-in from the entire team. What two fears dominate the\nlack of commitment from a team? The desire for consensus and the need for certainty. Negative Affect on Culture and Organizational Performance:\nTeams that Fail to Commit…\nCreates ambivalence among team members about direction and priorities. The team watches windows of opportunity close due to operational paralysis and continual delays. The team becomes overwhelmed with a lack of confidence and fear of failure. Constantly revisit discussions and decisions repeatedly with no forward progress. Promotes second-guessing among team members. Conscious Leadership Solution:\nThe first big step in ensuring your team is focused on commitment is by taking the right steps to optimize clarity, achieve buy-in, and withstand the urge to have consensus on specific agenda items.\nMission Messaging:At the end of every meeting, a team should review the meeting in detail. Identify key decisions made during the meeting and decide how you want to communicate these messages to employees and key members of the organization. What usually happens during this wrap-up is you will learn that not all team members are on the same page and share different realities on what has been agreed upon. Leaving meetings aligned with one another provides a common message to the organization. Disciplined Deadline:One of the most important tools for guaranteeing team commitmentis a deadline that ensures a decision is being made. Milestones can also be put into place on longer plans. These deadlines and implemented milestones ensure misalignment is addressed before it gets out of hand. Plan B Analysis:When a team is not able to come into alignment on a particular topic, we encourage a Plan B Analysis. Clarify the worst-case scenario if a decision isn’t reached. This approach shows the effect on the organization if the buy-in isn’t reached within the team. Riskless Exposure Remedy:If paralysis within a team continues and commitment phobia plaques the team’s decision-making, we encourage teams to develop a “riskless” solution. This slower and lower approach will unclog the decision-making log jam and provide another potential option that leads to buy-in on a critical decision.\nEach of these tools can have a significant impact on a team’s ability to become laser-focused on commitment.\nWe are here to help. For us, our purpose is leadership for a better world, and we are here to help you in showing up as the leader you need to be. We are here to support you globally. We are on this journey together. This is an invitation, an invitation to join us in creating a collaborative movement: the movement that is leadership for a better world.\nLive2Lead-OneTribeTravis", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5047904253005981}
+{"content": "The anchor bolts that keep cement forming in concrete joints in cement buildings can be an essential part of maintaining a strong cement base.The anchor can also be used to support concrete structures when they fail and the concrete is eroded.This article explains how cement anchor bolt design and construction work.\nNew cement anchor anchors are needed on the top floors of buildings, but not on the bottom floors, a key requirement to keep cement from leaching into the concrete and steel beneath them.That means you have to drill holes in the concrete at the very top and bottom, then use bolts to secure the anchor bolts to the concrete.The key […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9704684019088745}
+{"content": "To keep heat exchanger systems operating at peak efficiency, petrochemical and refining facilities must clean their tubes thoroughly and regularly to keep them clear of process-related deposits. Such deposits can drastically limit the system’s ability to transfer heat, driving operating costs substantially higher.\nOur automated system for cleaning tubes at Ultra High Pressure is a superior method for removing extremely hard product build-up from heat transfer tubes. Utilising innovative cleaning attachments and safety backout preventers ensures safe operator positioning and maximum cleaning efficiency.\nIn addition to increasing productivity, the automated water jet systems improve the quality and consistency of the cleaning process. The system allows tubes to be cleaned both on the inward and outward passes, so more material is removed in less time. It also allows the operator to set the feed rate so that each tube will be cleaned in an even, repeatable manner.\nEquipment design ensures the exposure of operating personnel to debris and high-pressure water is greatly reduced. The system will also clean bundle tubes horizontally at the same efficient rate.\nSurface preparation - Removal of coatings - Concrete demolition - Automated flex lance tube cleaning - Tank & vessel cleaning - Pipe de-scaling & cleaning - Line marking removal - Drain cleaning - CCTV pipeline inspection - Underwater inspections\nConstruction - Shipping - Defence - Agriculture - Mining", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8664798140525818}
+{"content": "Can Stimulus Checks Boost an Economy Under COVID-19? Evidence from South Korea\n18 Pages Posted: 10 Aug 2020\nAbstract\nVarious countries have implemented transfer programs to individuals since the Covid-19 outbreaks. However, the extent to which such transfers alleviate economic recessions is unclear. This paper analyzes a South Korean program, which provided vouchers redeemable only at small local businesses. We find that, due to the program, over 30% of households across all income groups increased their food and overall household spending, but the usage restriction may have affected consumer choice, distorting business competition. While the employment and sales of small businesses improved, the program's fiscal sustainability is in question because of the large tax exemption.\nKeywords: COVID-19, stimulus payment, universal transfers, consumption, distortion JEL Classification: H2, H6, D3, D6, L1", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8544772267341614}
+{"content": "Lung ultrasound is increasingly used as a diagnostic tool for pulmonary pathologies by nonspecialist clinicians in resource-limited settings where chest X-ray may not be readily available. However, the optimal technique for lung ultrasound in these settings is not yet clearly defined. We describe here our experience of implementing a standardized, focused six-zone, 12-view lung ultrasound scanning technique with a high-frequency probe in both adults and children in a resource-limited setting in sub-Saharan Africa. Our experience suggests that this may be a feasible technique to rapidly introduce lung ultrasound to new learners that can be adapted to emergency or outbreak settings. However, research is needed to determine how this technique compares with clinical examination and other available tests for the diagnosis of pathology commonly encountered in resource-limited settings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9990933537483215}
+{"content": "Suspended sediments undermine water quality, and there are many waterways and water bodies around the world that are threatened by excessive levels of suspended sediment. Suspended sediment in both urban and rural waterways can result from complex relationships between erosion processes (gully erosion and streambank erosion), human activities (e.g., tillage on farms, construction), and sediment transport processes via overland flow.\nThis session aims to address the modelling of erosion and sediment transport processes in rural and urban catchments. We welcome papers that are about (but not limited to) the following topics:\nKey topics: Sediments, Gully erosion, Streambank erosion, SEDNET", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9034338593482971}
+{"content": "Zinc smelting activities in Guizhou, China produced a huge amount of slags piling up on roadsides or hill slopes. Under surface condition (such as weathering or rain water washing), slag grains are frequently scattered into soils, resulting in accumulation of heavy metals in soils. When subjected to acid deposition, these slag contaminated soils could lead to the release of heavy metals into surface water bodies. A column leaching study was designed to test the potential release of the heavy metals under simulated acid rains. Two slags with different weathering age were amended in a sandy soil at levels of 0, 0.5%, 1.0%, 2.5%, and 5.0%, respectively. After thoroughly mixed and soil moisture adjusted to 70% field water holding capacity, the mixtures were incubated for 120 days at room temperature. The incubated soils were then packed into a column and subjected to acid leaching (pH 4.5) at intervals of 1, 3, 7, 14, 28d, respectively. After passed through a 0.45 μm membrane, collected leachate was analyzed for heavy metals cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, nickel, lead, and zinc, and cations using ICP-AES and anions using IC. It was observed that heavy metal concentrations in the leachate had significantly negative correlations with leachate pH, and were positively related to slag amendment rate. Soils amended with the younger age slag resulted in more heavy metals in the leachate due to their higher contents in the younger age slag. After 5 leaching events, leaching percentages (cumulative amount in leachate divided by Mehlich 3 extractable quantities in amended soils) of Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn from soils amended with older age slags were up to 5%, 14%, 10%, 2%, 8%, 2%, and 10%, whereas, those from younger age slag amended soils accounted for 1.3%, 6.5%, 5%, 1%, 4%, 0.1%, and 1.3 %, respectively. Release of heavy metals from slag amended soils under acidic condition was jointly affected by age of slags, mineral composition of slags, and slag amendment rate in soils.\nKey words: Column leaching; Soil amendment; Mineral composition; Slag age", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6634564399719238}
+{"content": "Welcome, I’m Stephanie, a future Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and recipe developer/creator behind\nThe Open Cookbook.\nGrowing up, food always played a central part in my life, whether it was enjoying a bowl of ice cream with my dad, devouring dumplings with my mom, or my grandmother making me a bowl of Chinese spicy beef noodle soup — communicating with me in the language of food. However, after developing autoimmunity and extensive food allergies/intolerances in adulthood, my relationship to food completely transformed and those simple moments of sharing food no longer look the same.\nIn 2018, I was diagnosed with\neosinophilic esophagitis\nSince food has always been a grounding force in my life, I am searching for new and meaningful ways to weave it through my every day. I am in the process of rediscovering\nfood joy while having a limited palette of food choices. I strive to make cooking and eating uplifting again no matter the number of safe foods available. To learn more about my health and allergy story, please follow here. is a platform for sharing both allergy-friendly recipes and raising awareness of the life-altering impact of food allergies and The Open Cookbook Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders(EGIDs). This blog is hopefully not only a resource for others to learn about the personal side of the allergy territory, but a challenge for me to openly share and be creative with food in spite of the restrictions.\nI hope to connect with you and to continue learning and advocating for the allergy world.\nWork with Me\nIf you are interested in working with me, I will be launching\n1:1 Nutritional Therapy Client Services in early 2022. I am currently accepting a waitlist and would love to provide you additional information. You can reach me at hello@theopencookbook.com and I look forward to supporting and empowering you on your journey.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.727170467376709}
+{"content": "Mitochondria are structures inside the cell that use oxygen and nutrients to produce energy. They are often called the “powerhouse” of the cell. Cells that require high levels of energy, like those in the brain, heart, nerves, and muscles, have higher concentrations of mitochondria than other cells.\nWhen our mitochondria are damaged and functioning poorly, we may experience symptoms like pain, fatigue, and brain fog. Mitochondrial dysfunction has also been associated with diabetes, premature aging, and various neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; often called Lou Gehrig’s disease).\nMitochondria can be damaged by lifestyle factors: poor diet, high stress elves, toxin exposure, and inflammation. Mitochondrial dysfunction can be prevented or even reversed by lifestyle factors, as well: eating adequate protein and high-quality fats, consuming protective enzymes and antioxidants, maintaining stable blood sugar, reducing toxin exposure, and choosing more plant foods.\nThe Mito Keto Food Plan is a fundamental tool used in functional medicine. This plan is different from mainstream keto and includes lean protein sources, high vegetable intake, and a moderately low carbohydrate intake. By focusing on determining the right quantity of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and phytonutrients to support healthy mitochondrial function, this food plan helps reinforce proper cellular energy production, balance blood sugar, and decrease inflammation in the body.\nThe Mito Keto Food Plan Features: Protective antioxidants Anti-inflammatory nutrients Therapeutic foods Quality dietary fats Low glycemic foods Reduced carbohydrate intake Intermittent fasting", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.711567223072052}
+{"content": "Annually, during the first half of the year, the well-known university rankings are published. The results are usually the same year after year, and universities are not used to feel comfortable about these classifications, but they cannot avoid entering the game. Publicly, universities try to play down the importance of rankings while highlighting the noticeable results they obtain. However, beyond the reach of the mass media, university officials closely survey its position within the ranking and try to establish some strategies to reach higher positions.\nThe main variables measured by university rankings refer to teaching (assessment of the learning environment), research (income and reputation), citations (research impact) international outlook (on teachers, students) and knowledge transfer (from lab to market). Therefore, the fundamental roles societies grant to their higher education systems are externally evaluated in a neutral manner, based on the same criteria. Finally, in relation to the types of rankings, we can establish the following:\nGlobal rankings measuring general synthetic indicators,where we can find rankings with international reach and prestige (ARWU, Times Higher Education, QS) Multidimensional rankings based in a non-synthetic classification,such as U·Multiranking, which evaluates institutions in five dimensions, among them the impact in regional development. Unidimensional rankings that allow to compare universities in a concrete topic, such as ocupability(Global Employability THE).\nAnother classification tries to identify the rankings according to…\nGeographical areas,where we can find global or national rankings (in the Spanish case examples could be CYD and UGR) Fields of knowledge:rankings that classify for fields and subjects.\nWilling a better up placement within a ranking is a laudable human behaviour and, therefore, undertaken actions in this regard by universities are always welcome. We do belief that to compete honestly is the key factor for the improvement of people and organizations. However, at this point, university officials can get wrong by thinking that improving its positioning within the rankings is something that depends exclusively on internal organization management.\nThere are many external factors influencing a more or less positive impact. For instance, it is also the responsibility of the university leaders to influence regional public policies, including those defined at the national level, such as public policies for attracting and retaining talent (visas, access to the national health system, housing, international PhD programs) or policies to promote the internationalization of the local university system (adapting curriculum, academic recognition, international agreements, housing, cost of studies). Here, it is found a key lobbying role to be played by university officials in front of policy makers. Moreover, we also know that the university should be the cornerstone within the local economic development system as the Quadruple Helix model affirms, where the collaboration between the private sector, local government, knowledge entities and citizenry is key for job creation and wealth dissemination.\nAs a conclusion, we can point that…\n1. Universities should be concerned about improving their position in the rankings changing their way to organize themselves, focusing in these fields with a narrower room for manoeuvre based on the six dimensions of change (picture below).\n2. Universities must put pressure on public authorities to define the public policies they need to reach a better impact by ensuring that the frame of the educational system is flexible enough and that resources are invested to attract talent and promote more competitive and specialized research entities.\n3. They must have a proactive approach to link themselves with the rest of its territorial agents of influence to win more reputation and generate a greater impact on qualifications, employability and transfer of knowledge to influence local and regional economic development.[masterslider id=”6″]\nThrough measures like these an university can climb positions in the rankings, but especially able to defend its decisive role in the knowledge society, incorporating a commitment to the challenges of welfare, social cohesion and territorial competitiveness. This is why we invite the higher education institutions to work for this change.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.761573076248169}
+{"content": "Analytics are play a significant role in the world of sports business. From the selection of players to the way teams market to fans and the way concessions are sold, nearly every facet of sports relies on data analytics to generate revenue and create a positive return on investment for teams, organizations, and brands.\nFor this assignment, you will research how a specific team, organization, or brand uses data analytics as part of the marketing process. In a 750-1,000 word paper, summarize the data collection techniques used and how that data collection has contributed to the team, organization, or brand’s marketing strategy. Provide examples of specific marketing decisions the team, organization, or brand has made based on what they learned from analyzing available data. Include discussion of how the target audience reacted to these marketing strategies and the challenges of measuring the costs and return on investment associated with data analytics. Finally, share your opinion about the marketing strategies that were employed based on the available data analytics, and discuss whether or not you believe similar data driven marketing strategies could be applied across the sports business landscape. Cite at least two outside resources in your paper.\nPrepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8818252682685852}
+{"content": "On the 31st of August, Indonesia gave its 100 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine – a major milestone for one of the most COVID-affected countries in the world with about 270 million people and a challenging archipelagic geography. Indonesia is now one of only seven countries to have achieved the feat.\nThe Indonesian Government deserves recognition. It has successfully coordinated health resources across the country and has allocated US$14.9 billion to its health sector response so far. Indonesia was also one of the first countries in the world to announce free COVID-19 vaccinations for its adult population. The Indonesian vaccination program recently expanded to include the 12-17 year-old age group and is currently administering over 1.2 million doses a day, nearly a 10-fold increase since mid-May 2021. While still a way to go, the Government is ambitious and pushing for full country-wide vaccination in the first quarter of 2022.\nWe would like to share two valuable insights which we believe have helped Indonesia get to this position.\nTimely and decisive action – . While the global vaccine shortage has become a major issue for other countries, Indonesia has been able to secure steady supplies and significantly increase its vaccination program. Adaptive, adequate, and flexible financing – Coordinating resources to fight a pandemic is expensive, complex, and dynamic, as priorities keep shifting. The government has made significant commitments to the health sector, for economic recovery, and towards the social impact mitigation, amounting to over US$50 billion so far. This commitment has been secured from the government budget through reprioritization, and also by mobilizing external resources.\n; possibly the first time this has been used in an emergency setting anywhere in the world. This financing model has offered greater flexibility in how results are reached, while ensuring spending is appropriately prioritized and accountable. This approach has delivered strong targeted results for Indonesia’s health system, particularly the emergency readiness capability of its hospitals, and the delivery of its vaccination program.\nWhile the 100 million doses mark is well worth acknowledging, it is also important to recognize that reaching the remaining population is perhaps the biggest challenge yet. For example, there are remote parts of the country that have remained at lower levels of vaccination, and misinformation and hesitancy are still deterring people from getting their shots.\nThe World Bank will continue providing technical support to Indonesian health officials as they address these challenges. Partnerships with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, KfW, the Government of Australia, and the Gates Foundation have been crucial to success, as has the willingness of other bilateral partners and UN agencies to work in close coordination. The World Bank also continues supporting Indonesia’s COVID-19 emergency response in a range of ways, including enhancing social assistance and strengthening the resilience of the financial sector.\nThis pandemic has touched us all over the past 18 months. One thing it has highlighted to us is the power of partnership; people working together for a common cause. 100 million doses is a notable milestone and could not have been achieved without incredibly hard work by teams and communities across Indonesia. Of course, there is still much more to be done, but we remain confident we will overcome the challenges together.\nBerat sama dipikul ringan sama dijinjing!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7260472178459167}
+{"content": "摘要\nSouth China is a region of remarkable topographic complexity. However, the impact of climate fluctuations in the Pleistocene on the local fauna and especially insects has not been extensively studied. We integrated mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and microsatellite data of the rice spittle bug, Callitettix versicolor, to determine the genetic structure, potential biogeographic barriers, and historical demography of this species. The mtDNA data revealed two distinct lineages (Western and Eastern) congruent with the geographically separated western and eastern sub-regions of the Hengduan Mountains. The Eastern lineage was subdivided into two sub-lineages, E1 and E2, congruent with the geographically separated northern and southern sub-regions of the Dabie Mountains. E2 was further subdivided into two sub-groups, E2-1 and E2-2, with a hybrid zone (Guizhou and Hunan Provinces) in which their areas were contiguous. The genetic structures constructed using mtDNA were corroborated by four clusters (G1-G4) of microsatellite data. The populations of each cluster were nearly consistent with a sub-lineage of the mtDNA gene tree (G1-G4 corresponded to the Western, E1, E2-2 and E2-1 lineages, respectively). The divergence time estimated between the Western and Eastern lineages was 1.17 (0.50-2.37) to 0.89 (0.39-1.78) Mya, indicating that the lineages diversified on both geographic and temporal scales. The historical demography of the Eastern lineage showed continuous population growth after the Last Interglacial (LIG) and a stable population during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) period. However, the Western lineage remained largely unchanged during the LIG and LGM periods. This suggests that the historical demography of C. versicolor is probably related not only to the paleoclimate of South China, but also to the geological restriction and specific habitat preferences of species.\nASJC Scopus subject areas 動物科學與動物學", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.983002245426178}
+{"content": "Throughout this journey with me, you’ll learn the fundamentals of breathing and\nhaving the right posture. It is essential to have the right posture and breathing technique before getting a glimpse of what meditation truly is. And once we have worked on your breathing and posture, we will work on your mind with the ultimate aim to meditate with stillness and peace.\nAnd once you become aware or have experienced your true nature; stillness and\npeace through meditation, I assure you that you’d want meditation to be part of your daily routine. Believe me, it will become effortless once you start making meditation a daily habit. And like I said, meditation is second nature to all of us. So, you need not worry about how to integrate it into your lifestyle.\nAt the same time, the moment you have touched the essence of who you truly are,\nyou will naturally be drawn to do it each day for your inner well-being, and you will get addicted to it. It is like drugs, except that this is something which you already have it in you, you need not seek for any external stimulant. Since embarking on daily meditation, I have benefitted from good health, and have not fallen sick for a long time. The cultivation of joy and positivity through meditation has also bring tremendous benefit to my overall dealings with work, friends, associates and family.\nHowever, of course, in the initial stages, you will find it difficult as you may think that you do not have the time or are unable to focus and meditate. I’ll admit that there will be obstacles, but I encourage you to press on and to focus on the aim of realizing your true nature through daily meditation.\nHaving said that, the key to move forward on this journey is to touch the essence of the truth and that is why I am here to provide you guidance on your journey.\nMichael Teh, 7th July 2020.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.877437174320221}
+{"content": "DUMR\nPosted August 11, 2021on:\nThe video below reminded me of one of the core messages of the Pessimists Archive/Build For Tomorrow podcast — technology backlash (tech lash) is often driven by technological determinism and ignorance of history.\nThis Economist video started with a self critique of the opening question: Should we fear technology? It rightly pointed out that the problem is not technology, it is our relationship with technology.\nOne relationship is our failure to learn from how people reacted to emerging technologies in the past. We fear technology because we do not understand it, choose not to understand it, and attribute systemic ills to it.\nIf we had a less deterministic mindset, we would learn from history. We might rise above such lessons and conclude that how we Design, Use, Manage, and Revise technology are counters to ignorance and fear. Yes, I am suggesting that we need DUMR to craft smart responses to tech lash.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9527239203453064}
+{"content": "This study investigates the early fatigue damage of cross-ply carbon/epoxy laminates. The aim is to unfold the damage accumulation process, understand the interaction between different damage mechanisms, and quantify their contribution to stiffness degradation. Tension-tension fatigue tests were performed, while edge observation and DIC technique monitored the damage evolution. It was found that different accumulation process and interactive levels between transverse matrix cracks and delamination exist for specimens with similar stiffness degradation. A linear increase of stiffness degradation was observed with the increase of matrix crack density, while the growing trend of stiffness degradation converged with the increase of delamination.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7883381247520447}
+{"content": "Oizom - Air Pollution Modelling Software for Air Quality Data Analytics & Forecasting\nAir Pollution Modelling Software – Oizom Environmental AI provides environmental data prediction and forecasting. The purpose of environmental data prediction is to analyze the past and current environmental trends of a region to forecast its future impact. The data obtained from a few locations can be used to predict the environmental conditions of the surrounding area, using methods like interpolation, extrapolation, and environmental modeling. Oizom has predictive capabilities in the form of heat maps, forecasting, and impact assessment.\nOizom generates high-resolution pollution maps using sensor data and by mapping traffic, satellite, weather and source-inventory data for dispersion modelling. Through this hyperlocal pollution heatmap, multiple geospatial applications can be addressed. Real-time source apportionment is possible using reverse modelling.\nThe historical data can assist in forecasting any imminent hazard aforehand. Through historical data and its trend analysis, we can decipher the direction and magnitude of change in environmental condition for upcoming days. The trend study can help to identify any abnormalcy in the air quality and predict its future impact. This feature is a key factor for a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).\nBy monitoring at the source level, the impact of pollution can be assessed for surrounding areas using dispersion modelling. The colour-coded plumes based representation can assist in studying the evolution of plume and its impact in the surrounding area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5978585481643677}
+{"content": "The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization has circulated its decision with regard to a 2009 dispute brought by the United States, the European Union, and Mexico against export restrictions imposed by China on certain raw materials used as key industrial inputs. Many observers believe this decision by the Appellate Body will either force China to re-examine its export regime with respect to rare earth minerals or prompt the United States and others to challenge the regime in a new WTO proceeding. The decision also explores various aspects of the WTO agreement that have not previously been the subject of dispute settlement proceedings.\nStay up-to-date on our perspectivesSubscribe to Email", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.825363278388977}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis tool kit provides ideas and resources to support youth workers in their efforts to support anti-racist practice.\nThese social-emotional check-in activities are designed for K-12 students and can be especially helpful in keeping the focus on relationships and social-emotional learning. The activities can be useful in times of distance learning, as well as in-person programs. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nThis toolkit includes resources that will help build child care supply. It includes six steps: (1) assess and plan; (2) identify resources; (3) generate awareness; (4) develop strategies; (5) implement your plan; and (6) evaluate and implement. The concepts build on recognized strategic planning principles and include stories of success. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nWith many school districts providing partial or full online learning, there is increased need for child care for working parents. This collection of online resources includes videos of providers, and identifies recommendations for new supports on funding, shared planning and decision-making, and technical supports. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nThese program standards, self-assessment rubric, and resources are designed to help afterschool programs evaluate and improve the support they are providing for youth who are engaged in distance learning.\nThe purpose of this playbook is to provide a long-term and sustainable framework for planning and executing evidence-based practices and partnerships for high-quality summer programs. It has a user-friendly design and includes sections on quality, safety, policies and funding, planning, and partnerships.\nThe Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) collaborated with more than 40 partners to develop this SEL Roadmap designed to support teams in planning for the transition back to schools.\nThis guide provides engaging activities and challenges to be used for youth-serving summer programs, whether running virtually or in-person, or to send digitally to families. It is organized to support four different age groups (5-9), (10-12), (13-15), (16-18). The first unit was released May 27, 2020 and subsequent units will be released in two-week increments.\nThis toolkit includes resources for training on trauma-informed social-emotional learning in the classroom. There is a PowerPoint slide deck, a workshop facilitator guide, and a supplemental handout. It includes information on ACES and trauma, systemic adversity and historical trauma, concrete and evidence-based strategies on trauma-informed strategies, and educator self-care.\nThis checklist can serve as a prompt for how out-of-school staff can continue to build developmental relationships with children and youth during COVID-19, whether interacting with them in person or while they are at home. It includes ways to build positive and caring relationships by expressing care, challenging growth, providing support, sharing power, and expanding possibilities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8475194573402405}
+{"content": "Poster: Analytical Methods - Even P-2802\nS. Bryan, Territory Sales Manager (1), A. dubat (2), M. Berra (2), O. le Brun (2), (1) Chopin Technologies, Olathe, KS, USA; (2) CHOPIN Technologies, Villeneuve la Garenne, FRANCE\nSolvent Retention Capacity (SRC) is the analytical method measuring the contribution to water absorption of the main functional flour polymers (gluten protein, starch, pentosans). The first approved standardized method recognized in the industry was AACCI Approved Method 56-11.02. However, this manual method is extremely operator-dependent, due to the need for consistent shaking in the initial hydration phase, and intermittent shaking thereafter. This human execution difference can introduce variation in the results, making it difficult for the SRC parameters to be efficiently integrated to flour specifications. To address this situation, CHOPIN Technologies developed an automated system, based on the concepts of the AACCI standard method, but aiming to eliminate all potential impacts of the operator on the test. The objective was to evaluate the precision of this new method through a collaborative study involving twelve laboratories that analyzed twelve flour samples in duplicate with the four solvents (Water WA-SRC, Sucrose SUC-SRC, Sodium Carbonate CAR-SRC, and Lactic Acid LAC-SRC). In this study, average repeatability (S\nr) and reproducibility (S R) values, respectively, were 0.53 and 1.08 for WA-SRC; 1.05 and 1.43 for SUC-SRC; 0.67 and 1.15 for CAR-SRC; 0.86 and 1.94 for LAC-SRC; and 0.59 and 1.12 for the Gluten Performance Index (GPI-SRC). These results were, on average, two times lower than those from the actual manual method for SUC-SRC, LAC-SRC, and CAR-SRC, and 10% lower for WA-SRC. By offering an extended field of application and improved accuracy, this new method provides a positive alternative for users in both research and industry, whose work demands the most precise testing methods available. This automated SRC method has been evaluated by an AACCI statistician and reviewed by the Soft Wheat Methods Committee, and has now been submitted as a new AACCI Approved Method.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.990766167640686}
+{"content": "Kabasura Kudineer Powder\n₹35.00 – ₹280.00 Excl. GST\nKabasura Kudineer powder benefits us by effectively managing common respiratory ailments such as the flu and cold. It is a siddha concoction to cure a lot of illness.\nKabasura Kudineer powder benefits bt effectively managing common respiratory ailments such as the flu and cold. It is a siddha concoction to cure a lot of illness.\nKabasura Kudineer Powder Cures\nKabasura kudineer or choornam possesses strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, hepato-protective, antipyretic, anti-asthmatic and immunomodulatory benefits. Several studies have disclosed that kabasura kudineer has anti-inflammatory properties which aids in reducing swelling in the air passages.\nIt’s antibacterial and antipyretic properties ease fever. Kabasura Kudineer is a Siddha medicine. It consists of a 15 herbal ingredients. Each herb has its own unique characteristic features. It helps in boosting the lungs, improving respiratory mechanism and treating infectious conditions like cough, cold, fever and other respiratory infections. It is being tested as a potential cure for Covid ’19.\nKabasura Kudineer Powder Preparation\nThis chooranam contains the following ingredients combined in equal proportions of 6.66% of each compound to make the formulation.\nGinger (Chukku) – It is promotes digestion and is beneficial in treating asthma and other chronic respiratory ailments.\nPiper longum (pippali) – It has the potential to treat indigestion, asthma and cough. Clove (lavangam) – It has the power to kill the bacteria and promote liver health. Dusparsha (cirukancori ver) – It is has the potential to treat haemorrhoids. Akarakarabha – It heals mouth ulcers, sore throat, cough and ailments. Kokilaksha(mulli ver) – A plant highly valued in ayurvedic medicine for treating jaundice, abdominal distention and urinary infections. Haritaki (kadukkaithol) – Imbued with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties it facilitates to treat sore throat and allergies. Malabar nut (adathodai elai) – It treats upper respiratory infections and asthma. Ajwain (Karpooravalli) – It helps in relieving common cold and cough. Kusta (kostam) – A popular herb used in treating gout and respiratory ailment. Guduchi (seenthil thandu) – It possesses antipyretic and immunomodulatory effects. Bharangi (Siruthekku) – A strong herb used widely for treating allergic rhinitis, asthma and other inflammatory conditions. Kalamegha (siruthekku) – It helps in cleansing and purifying the blood and liver. Raja pata (Vattathiruppi) – A potent herb used for curing fever and intestinal worms. Musta (korai kizhangu) – This herb eases fever and burning sensation. Method:\nDry and grind the herbs into a coarse powder. Dry them under direct sunlight to remove the presence of any moisture particles. Add water to the dried churnam and heat till the water reduces to ¼ to 1/8 of its initial volume. Filter the aqueous decoction using a muslin cloth to remove the residue. The self life of this concoction is only 3 hours.\nDosage:\n25-50ml of concoction twice daily or as directed by the physician.\nWeight N/A Packing Type\nSmall Sachet, Big Sachet\nQuantity\n25gm, 50gm, 100gm, 200gm", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8974609375}
+{"content": "Economic growth, interest rates and inflation not only influence the financial markets, but also have a significant impact on corporate performance and thus on the real economy. Participants of this one-day course will gain a profound insight into the current economic situation of various economies (with a focus on Switzerland) as well as the approaches to implement a target-oriented economic and monetary policy.\nAfter this training, participants will be equipped with the tools to explain current economic developments to clients in a well-founded manner.\nEconomic Analysis Target Audience Client Advisors, product specialists, asset managers, institutional investors, pension funds Duration 1 Day Timetable 08:30 - 17:30 Cost\nCHF 900\nLocation Zurich at SIX's premises Languages\nGerman\nCertification SAQ re-certification, Qualified independent wealth manager VSV Course Details Factsheet", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.965881884098053}
+{"content": "Paperback / softback\nIn Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryUsually dispatched within 48 hours\nExperts in the intelligence community say that torture is ineffective.\nYet much of the public appears unconvinced: surveys show that nearly half of Americans think that torture can be acceptable for counterterrorism purposes.\nWhy do people persist in supporting torture-and can they be persuaded to change their minds?In Tortured Logic, Erin M.\nKearns and Joseph K. Young draw upon a novel series of group experiments to understand how and why the average citizen might come to support the use of torture techniques.\nThey find evidence that when torture is depicted as effective in the media, people are more likely to approve of it.\nTheir analysis weighs variables such as the ethnicity of the interrogator and the suspect; the salience of one's own mortality; and framing by experts.\nKearns and Young also examine who changes their opinions about torture and how, demonstrating that only some individuals have fixed views while others have more malleable beliefs.\nThey argue that efforts to reduce support for torture should focus on convincing those with fluid views that torture is ineffective.\nThe book features interviews with experienced interrogators and professionals working in the field to contextualize its findings.\nBringing empirical rigor to a fraught topic, Tortured Logic has important implications for understanding public perceptions of counterterrorism strategy.\n£30.00\n£21.80\nRegistered Address: Speedy Hen Ltd, Unit 1 Falcon Park, Neasden Lane, London, NW10 1RZ. Company Registration Number: 6862611 - VAT Registration Number GB970516124", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8495911955833435}
+{"content": "Pennsylvania faces a changing economy that's placing new demands on our workers and businesses. Employers are hiring, but the job-skills gap in today's workforce too often leads to a shortage of qualified job candidates. At the same time, too many workers are employed in low-wage jobs and lack the training they need to compete for in-demand careers. To meet these common challenges, state government, the education sector, labor, and industry must all work together to close the skills gap and build a well-trained workforce.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8869329690933228}
+{"content": "This issue of\nRural Voices examines Creative Placemaking as it is practiced in rural communities. The term “creative placemaking” is only about a decade old, but rural community organizations have long taken on community-building endeavors that have included the arts. Creative placemaking offers the explicit recognition that arts and artists, when fully engaged with local stakeholders, are often a gel or a catalyst toward sustained community betterment and economic growth. VIEW FROM WASHINGTON\nThe National Endowment for the Arts offers funding and technical assistance for rural creative placemaking across the United States.\nFEATURES A Tool for Economic Development in the Mississippi Delta by Chris Masingill\nThe Delta Creative Placemaking Initiative encourages communities to engage more deeply with the region’s arts and culture sectors.\nAn expert advises rural community developers to keep their placemaking work inclusive, culturally relevant, and economically equitable.\nA collaborative process encompassing community, culture, and the environment contributes to the success of a tribal development project.\nKentucky Communities Use Their Creative Assets by Sandi Curd\nPlacemaking, at its core, is fostering what is abundant in rural Kentucky: a strong sense of place coupled with people dedicated to making their communities stronger.\nThe smART Kinston City Project Foundation in Kinston, NC and the Woodlands Development Group in Elkins, WV will implement rural creative placemaking initiatives during summer and fall 2017.\nRural Voices would like to hear what you have to say about one, or all, of these issues. Please feel free to comment on this story by sending a tweet to #RuralVoicesMag, discuss on the Rural Affordable Housing Group on LinkedIn, or on our Facebook page.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5276411771774292}
+{"content": "Your house is perhaps the most significant investment you will ever make in your life. However, the job is never done once you purchase it. A\nresidential garage door Plano TX can probably take up 35% of a home’s fascia. Investing a few dollars in maintenance and high-quality products is essential. In short, your garage door is one of those few features which can enhance the overall value of your residential or commercial property. It can be a make or break factor in your home’s first impression when someone enters it. Here you will learn about some crucial reasons why a new garage door can boost your property’s value. A Residential Garage Door Plano TX Increases Home Value\nIf you are trying to sell your property or grab a new renovation job, why not begin by enhancing your property’s street view? Residential or\ncommercial garage doors Plano TX play a crucial role in promoting your home’s curb appeal, and curb appeal are what tempts possible purchasers inside. When going out for a new garage door, you can select a color that matches the order of your property or a gallant shade that makes a statement. You can also pick a door with a characteristic panel flair that complements your home’s appeal. Safety And Security\nA garage door that keeps you, your household, possessions, and potential buyers are precious. Perhaps one of the top reasons to upgrade your garage door is the safety features that it comprises, including photo sensors that stop the garage door from closing when a person or object comes in its way. Moreover, the modern garage doors also come with additional safety features like spinning security codes every time you open or close your garage door, keeping the intruders at bay. You can also receive updates on your devices and operate your garage door via a remote.\nEnergy Saving\nA contemporary residential garage door Plano TX\nIncreased ROI\nAlong with tending to landscape, updating your floors, replacing your damaged and old windows, and painting your home, a door can significantly enhance your property’s value when it’s new and adequately maintained. Do you still think installing new commercial garage doors Plano TX at your property isn’t that important? According to research, cost vs. ROI is about 77% of the overall expense of replacing a garage door can be regained when you plan to sell your property.\nIf you are still sweating over whether to replace your garage door or not, contact the professional team at Core Garage Door, and our professionals will tell you why you should replace your door now. So, contact us today!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6263537406921387}
+{"content": "Freedman is a postdoctoral fellow working with Greg Miller. Her research focuses on how maternal exposures, including psychological stress, affect fetal development and birth outcomes. She is particularly interested in the underlying biological mechanisms, including alterations in placental development and function. She earned her PhD in epidemiology from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in 2018 and her BA from the University of Rochester in 2013.\nIPR Postdoctoral Fellow\nPhD, Epidemiology, Emory University, 2018\nContact: alexa.freedman@northwestern.edu", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998401999473572}
+{"content": "The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) conducted an extensive poll, which included about 57,000 participants.\nAn average of 4.7 million movements are recorded in the Greater Region between Luxembourg, Belgium, and France on a daily basis. This equals about four movements per person, considering that 1.7 million people live in said region.\nThis does not solely include commuting, but any form of movement outside the house.\n66% of this mobility is done by car, one fifth on foot. Only every tenth trip takes place with public transport.\nOn average, people commute about one and a half hours per day, with most taking at least 30 minutes. A third of daily movement is related to work.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5364313125610352}
+{"content": "Emergency Governance Initiative, September 2021\nPolicy Brief 04 focuses on multilevel governance in the context of complex emergencies. It addresses the demands of coordinating effective and rapid responses between different levels of government and presents a series of governance principles and recommendations for enabling adaptive and agile responses.\nThe rapid and radical government interventions required in an emergency can conflict with fundamental principles of cooperative multilevel governance. While redefining roles can enable more effective decision-making, it is critical that cities and regional governments have channels to input into strategic decision-making, and that emergency action is effectively coordinated between different government entities.\nThe brief is based on insights collected through interviews and workshops with over 60 representatives from city and regional governments, metropolitan level administrations, local government associations and other stakeholders. It is part of the Emergency Governance Initiative (EGI) led by LSE Cities, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), and the World Association of the Major Metropolises (Metropolis). This Initiative investigates the institutional dimensions of rapid and radical action in response to global emergencies to provide city and regional governments with frameworks, knowledge, and resources to navigate the new demands of leading emergency responses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9858672618865967}
+{"content": "“Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones” (Psalm 127:1-2, NLT).\nStrive. Work. Accomplish. Push. Get something done in time. To be driven and focused can be a good thing, but it can also rule your life if what you attempt is in your own strength. Unless the Lord is in your efforts, your effort are useless. Not only are your efforts without Him useless—you will also end up experiencing anxiety. When God is your focus, He builds what you cannot accomplish alone. He gives purpose where you lack vision. He directs your efforts, and you discover fulfillment in your efforts instead of frustration. You also cannot protect what is beyond your power or control to protect. Only He can protect the work of your heart and your hands. Only He can bring to birth what He has placed in your heart. He does not want you striving with His call, but knowing the joy that only He can bring to a surrendered heart. When He builds your life and directs your purpose, He protects what He alone can build—a life that has been formed and fired and filled for His best. When He is in control, God truly gives peace and rest to his beloved children. Let Him bear the weight of command. Let Him build your life.\n©2017 Lynn Lacher", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.804043710231781}
+{"content": "Nursing Home Wandering and Elopement Lawsuits for Residents\nNursing home neglect lawsuits are often filed for claims of wandering and elopement from a skilled nursing care facility. This is especially a serious problem during cold winter months when a resident can suffer hypothermia in just a short period of time. Deaths often result from cold weather exposure even before a resident is identified as missing.\nWandering can be a safe and healthy behavior for some residents, especially when it involves wandering through the hallways to reduce stress, for exercise, or for activity. Many residents are encouraged to wander inside the nursing home for those purposes.\nHowever, wandering can become very dangerous and even deadly when patients wander or elope from the nursing home. Elopement occurs when a resident successfully leaves the nursing facility undetected and unsupervised and enters into harm’s way. When a patient elopes from a nursing home and suffers harm, it can give rise to a claim for nursing home neglect against the facility.\nThere are several factors that contribute to both wandering and elopement. These include:\nAgitation, anxiety, boredom, or stress\nDisorientation to surroundings\nDementia or Alzheimer’s Disease affecting judgment\nPast patterns of the resident\nElopement often occurs frequently in the first few weeks after a resident is initially placed into a facility. This is often attributed to the change in settings and the desire to return back home. It is incumbent on the facility to prevent his from happening.\nThe nursing home staff must properly assess a resident for the potential risk of elopement based upon the factors noted above. This includes an initial assessment at the time of admission. Periodic assessments are also required, especially if the resident displays new signs of confusion, disorientation, or even frequent requests to leave the facility.\nThe nursing home must have an elopement plan for residents identified to be at high risk for wandering. It is essential to have system for supervising and monitoring these residents. And, staff must be alerted to all residents who are at risk for elopement.\nPreventive measures include identifying high risk residents with a bracelet on the wrist or ankle and placing photos of the residents near all exits and doorways. Many residents have personal alarms to notify the staff if they attempt to leave the facility. Facility doors should have alarms to notify the staff if a patient is leaving out of a side door or emergency exit.\nWhen a resident unexpectedly leaves a facility and suffers injury or death, the family can file a nursing home neglect lawsuit. Many times, a state or county agency will perform a thorough investigation of the incident and issue violations to the facility. These reports provide an excellent basis for pursuing a civil lawsuit.\nIn the event of death, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. These cases demand compensation for the loss of the loved one and money for the pain and suffering of the decedent prior to death. Funeral expenses and other losses can also be claimed in the case. These cases are very difficult for a nursing home to defend.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9078904986381531}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe population genetic structure of the Cayapa cytospecies of Simulium exiguum, the vector of onchocerciasis, was analysed using allozyme frequency and chromosomal inversion polymorphism data from 6 and 15 populations respectively, collected in Ecuador. Eight allozyme loci were scored. No unique allozyme markers were found enabling us to identify biting adults of the vector from the non-vector Bucay cytotype. Mannose-phosphate isomerase (Mpi) contributed largely to the significant heterogeneity in gene frequency among populations of the Cayapa cytospecies and also to the overall population structuring (F(ST) = 0.015 +/- 0.014) which fitted the isolation by distance model. However, heterozygote deficits were recorded for Mpi in four of the six populations, which could indicate that selection is acting at this locus but this hypothesis will require further convincing evidence. Furthermore the significant population structuring of allozymes was not evident when Mpi was omitted from the analysis. All inversion polymorphisms (IIS-B, IIS-F, IIL-A and IIL-B) were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, showed significant heterogeneity between populations and revealed the occurrence of an altitudinal cline in inversion IIS-B frequency. The inversion polymorphisms revealed a significant degree of population structuring (F(ST) = 0.083 +/- 0.027), which can be explained by the isolation by distance model. A UPGMA cluster analysis revealed the relatively remote, high altitude Rio Mira populations to be the most genetically distinct.\nOriginal language English Pages (from-to) 41-59 Number of pages 19 Journal Silvae Genetica Volume 124 Issue number 1 Publication status Published - 2005 Keywords Animals Chromosome Inversion Ecuador Female Genetics, Population Insect Vectors Male Onchocerciasis Polymorphism, Genetic Simuliidae", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8873629570007324}
+{"content": "abstract\nTemperature dependence of strontium/calcium (Sr/Ca) ratios in foraminiferal calcite and coral aragonite is well established; however, factors controlling Sr/Ca ratios in fish otoliths remain obscure. To assess temperature dependence of Sr/Ca in marine fish otoliths, we reared spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) larvae under controlled temperature (17?26?°C) and salinity (15? and 25?). We found a significant linear relationship between temperature and Sr/Ca ratios, with a sensitivity of approximately 5%·°C\n?1. Otolith Sr/Ca values were also significantly higher at a salinity of 25? vs. 15?, after accounting for differences in dissolved Sr/Ca ratios in the ambient water, with a sensitivity of approximately 1%/salinity (?). These observations complicate the use of Sr/Ca ratios to determine temperature histories of spot larvae, because accurate temperature reconstructions are possible only with a priori knowledge of both ambient salinity and dissolved Sr/Ca ratios. Fully marine species residing in oceanic waters will not experience significant salinity variations; therefore, otolith Sr/Ca ratios may be useful recorders of temperature exposure. Otolith Sr/Ca thermometry in coastal fish species that make regular excursions into estuarine waters will be more problematic. Multiple geochemical tracers, including oxygen stable isotopes and other trace elements, may be necessary to accurately reconstruct temperature and salinity histories in these species.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7253071069717407}
+{"content": "Like so many of your organizations, Foundant wants to more actively participate in the pursuit of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. To focus our work and give us direction, we created an internal team, now known as the “JEDIs.” The JEDI team conducted an in-depth assessment of our needs and the organizations available to meet those needs.\nWhile Foundant is still in the early phases of this process, our team is clear on one immediate goal: elevate the voices of our clients that are already doing this important work to help others begin their own journey.\nDuring our follow-up conversations with clients who are already engaging in this work, we heard common themes that emphasize the importance of defining terms, normalizing mistakes, and sharing ideas with each other—providing actionable ideas no matter where your organization is on this journey.\nDefining diversity, equity and inclusion\nThe clients we spoke with shared a desire to define terms and establish common language to better engage their fellow staff members, stakeholders, and communities in this work.\nNormalizing mistakes and showing up imperfectly\nMany are scared of doing the wrong thing, saying the wrong thing, or causing more damage. However, change isn’t possible without having the conversation.\nSharing practical ideas\nIf your organization is just starting this work, it might be comforting to know that you are not alone.\nCollaboration has always been key within the philanthropic community. This has never been more true as we face this great need for change, uncertainty or fear about how to begin, and limited resources.\nRead the full article about equity and inclusion journey from Foundant Technologies at Exponent Philanthropy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5779324173927307}
+{"content": "BA (Hons) Architecture | Third Year | 1,000 Trades Studio (Individual)\nHeirs of Time is an architectural thesis that explores how the memories of local communities could be archived, restored, and recollected through the apparatus of the heirloom. This thesis explores key themes of time, memory, depth, and transformation. Following research and investigation into the transformations of a Birmingham high street, the heirloom became a physical manifestation of the built environment.\nProgrammatically, underground spaces have been developed to represent long-term, consolidated memories that are not so regularly recollected, functioning as archives and experience rooms. The over ground spaces are instead public facing to represent short-term memories, those that are regularly made and forgotten.\nThe exterior form of the proposal was designed to be a landmark within the community, one that would be static over time, much like the historic buildings adjacent, with transformational elements being experienced internally.\nThe longitudinal perspective section explores the resolved functional brief and the range of function within the proposal. A key defining feature here is the light void which takes precedent from Steven Holl’s Seona Reid building, and extends the entire vertical depth of the proposal to provide a passive daylighting strategy for the underground spaces.\nThe Projection Room is the assembly hall space, designed for informal communal congregation. Its form has been designed as an ‘architectural sundial’ which creates shadows that transform throughout the day. In doing do, the space creates an experience for visitors to understand prehistoric perceptions of time, which was based on communal congregation and quality of light. The architectural sundial creates a distortion in the projections, highlighting the link between time and memory- as the day passes into evening the shadows fade and the projections become clearer.\nThe Museum of Lost & Forgotten Heirlooms is a space for heirlooms to reside and be exhibited once their memories and meanings have been lost or forgotten. The museum provides an opportunity for these objects to be enjoyed and a glimpse into the past of the local community.\nThe Experience Rooms are located underground and have been designed to create tailored sensory experiences for visitors and small groups to reminisce and recollect memories. Memory recollection would be encouraged using of projections, sounds, smells and heirlooms. This space would also be used as part of a treatment plan for dementia patients, with the regularity of visits avoiding disorientation and the journey to the underground acting as a transition to a time that they remember most vividly.\nThe final proposal for Heirs of Time was first developed through the interior spaces. This conceptual development diagram explores all of the key spaces integrated and developed throughout the project.\nDuring design exploration, I found particular interest in investigating the community and the buildings that were used most. From this, I identified historic and religious buildings to be static anchor points within the community and high street. These sketches at street level started to investigate the contrasts between the cyclic, modern shop fronts and the static historic buildings. N.J. Habraken’s “Structure of the Ordinary,” (2000) was a key precedent in explaining that the cyclic and static transformations of the high street, as explored through design exploration, signified a living, organic built environment that would be passed down through generations and retain a consistent identity. In this respect, the static physical properties and changing memories associated with heirlooms offered a means to blur the division between the tangible and the intangible.\nThe integration of passivhaus principles as a means to achieve limited operational and embodied carbon were key considerations throughout. To further this, passive environmental strategies were optimised where possible to reduce operational energy demand.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5293076038360596}
+{"content": "Fibre Bragg gratings have been demonstrated to be a powerful tool with which to filter atmospheric emission lines from astronomical spectra. Multicore fibre technology has the potential to simplify the fabrication of fibre Bragg gratings, since all cores can be inscribed simultaneously rather than individually which is both time consuming and expensive to do. Solving the multicore challenge has fundamental implications for many fields outside of astrophotonics. To realise a working multicore fibre Bragg grating (MCFBG), all cores must be written with identical gratings providing uniform depth, Bragg wavelength and bandpass. However, to date, all multicore fibre Bragg gratings display a variation in the Bragg wavelength of the central cores compared to the outer cores. This seems to be a property of the multicore fibre itself, and is not due to the Bragg grating writing process. We investigate the origin of these core-to-core variations using finite difference time domain and finite element simulations, combined with analysis of fabricated multicore fibre. We find that the ellipticity of the core, the size of the core, and the coupling between cores all affect the propagation constants. However, the dependence on ellipticity is very weak, and cores would have to be highly deformed in the manufacturing process for this to be a concern. A variation in radius of ∼ 2:5% could account for the observed variation in propagation constants. However, the measured variation in the fabricated MCF is too small and does not display any radial trend. The coupling between cores is too small to change the propagation constants significantly, but even if it were significant any effect would be expected increase the Bragg wavelengths of the central cores, the opposite of what is observed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8951027989387512}
+{"content": "Auburn Hills, MI – June 22, 2021– Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) has recalled 3,231 electric vehicles with headlights that may not have been properly adjusted. The issue can “increase glare”, especially during nighttime driving, which increases the risk of a crash and injury.\nThis recall concerns a blocking cap with part 8W0.941.041 and includes certain\n2021 Volkswagen ID.4 SUVs. Recall summary\nDue to a supplier error, the headlights of these recalled vehicles were assembled incorrectly. Normally, there is a cap inside that blocks the headlights from being adjusted horizontally. The cars that are being recalled had this cap placed in the wrong place, allowing for horizontal adjustment.\nRisks\nA headlight whose horizontal aim is out of alignment will result in reduced visibility for the driver and may even blind oncoming motorists in certain situations.\nOther Volkswagen recalls\nIn a similar recall in 2019, Volkswagen had to repair more than 650,000 Passat cars and Atlas SUVs that also had misaligned headlights.\nThe repair\nTo fix the issue, Volkswagen authorized dealers will check the headlights on affected vehicles and determine how they were assembled. In case the blocking caps are improperly fitted, dealers will re-install blocking caps at the correct position. Owners will be notified on July 30.\nIs your vehicle part of this recall?\nThis Volkswagen headlight recall includes more than 3,000 compact electric vehicles made during 2021. It is not clear if the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is part of the recall. To do a VW recall check, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9944902658462524}
+{"content": "Better Nutrition\nMaintain a Healthy Weight—\nThe ovaries make estrogen during the years before menopause, but it’s also made in fat cells where enzymes convert other hormones to estrogens. After menopause, fat is the primary source of estrogen production in the body. This means that weight is a critical factor in determining estrogen levels, for both pre- and post- menopausal women. Dietary choices and activities that promote a healthy weight are essential to any estrogen- reducing program.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5995795726776123}
+{"content": "After a year of high-profile cyberattacks and uncertainty caused by the extended pandemic, Arctic Wolf wanted to understand the impact this period has had on cybersecurity strategy and business overall.\nIn August of this year, we commissioned a survey of over 1,400 senior I.T. decision-makers and business executives in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, and today we are publishing the results.\nKey findings of the survey include: The Private Sector Remains Sceptical about Government's Ability to Mitigate Cyber Threats\nSurvey respondents revealed that despite recent interventions into cybersecurity issues, they lack faith in the government's ability to protect them from cyber threats, with 60% of organizations believing that spending on new security tools and services is the most effective way of stopping attacks. Other notable findings include:\nChina (41%) and Russia (41%) are seen equally in the eyes of global I.T. decision-makers as the source of the most dangerous threats targeting their businesses On the heels of advanced diplomatic talks between Russia and the USA on mitigating eCrime and ransomware attacks, only 15% of U.S. executives believe that diplomacy effectively stops future cyberattacks. In comparison, 31% believe retaliatory cyberattacks against foreign nations would be effective. One-Third of Enterprises Experienced a Six-figure Breach Last Year; More than Half of Business Owners Admit to Concealing a Breach\nOver the past year, more businesses have become keenly aware of the need to reduce both the likelihood and the impact of a cyberattack as nearly one-third (32%) of organizations surveyed claim to have experienced a breach that exceeded six figures in the past year. Additional insights include:\nOne in five (21%) respondents stated their organization have knowingly concealed a cyber-attack to preserve the reputation of the business, with a staggering 61% of business owners admitting to having concealed a breach themselves The attitude towards paying a ransom varies significantly by role within an organization, with 56% of I.T. middle managers claiming they would never pay a ransom, but only 22% of the C-suite executives claiming the same\nConfidence in Ability to Secure Hybrid Work Environments Remains Low\nAs organizations across the globe continue to plan the post-pandemic work strategies, the survey revealed that 55% of enterprises plan to be working in a hybrid environment (splitting time between the office and home) by the end of 2021. However, despite the majority of organizations embracing hybrid work, many executives still lack confidence in their cybersecurity posture, with the data revealing:\nThree-quarters (74%) of executives adopting hybrid work believe their in-house I.T. and security teams lack the capability and expertise to fend off ransomware or other sophisticated cyberthreats 60% of executives believe their individual employees could not identify a cyber-attack targeting their business in any working location\nStay tuned to the blog because we plan to publish additional findings that dig deeper into how executive attitudes differed between the U.S., the U.K., and Canada in the coming weeks.\nAdditional Resources Join the conversation with Arctic Wolf on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Visit arcticwolf.com to learn more about our security operations solutions If you're ready to get started, request a demo or get a quote today", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8080874085426331}
+{"content": "Nebraska's Metabolic Foods Program is authorized under Neb. Rev. Stat. §71-520. Nebraska residents who have been diagnosed with a metabolic disease listed at 181 NAC 2-003 and require pharmaceutically manufactured metabolic foods for dietary treatment or to prevent significant illness or disability related to the metabolic disease can be reimbursed for the purchase of these foods, up to $2000 per year.\nIf you have already been determined eligible for this program but feel that you cannot afford to purchase this food and then wait for reimbursement please call (402) 471-9731 to discuss possible options.\nPharmaceutically Manufactured Metabolic Foods, when covered as medically necessary foods, are those food products that have been modified to be low in protein for use by individuals who have been diagnosed with IEM (e.g., phenylketonuria (PKU), or maple syrup urine disease), and are not typically readily available in grocery stores. Pharmaceutically Manufactured Metabolic Foods, are primary to the management of IEM, as they help those diagnosed with the condition, avoid organ damage, grow properly, and maintain or improve health status.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8951950073242188}
+{"content": "Regardless of the nature of your business, before you start shopping for space, you need to have a clear picture of what you must have, what you'd like to have, what you absolutely won't tolerate and how much you're able to pay. Business owners will also want to consider whether the surrounding area has a well-developed infrastructure.\nDelivery firms might carry out the transportation for which the customer pays. Where should you locate your business? For businesses in some sectors, location really is critically important. When starting out, you'll need to decide where you'll conduct business.\nSuccessfulness of a project can be jeopardized by a lack of planning, not enough funds to complete it, or the materials needed to complete it may not be readily available. Do some research to help your understand your customers.\nLess-ideal locations will have cheaper rent or a lower price for the land. Types of business premises The type of premises will depend on your business.\nYou also want a location that feels safe, particularly if you're open late in the evening.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6205631494522095}
+{"content": "The need for businesses to be agile, innovative, and data-savvy to compete and thrive emerges loud and clear, but so, too, do concerns around privacy, security and integration with legacy IT systems. In its sixth year, Baker McKenzie’s Digital Transformation & Cloud Survey captures major trends and attitudes toward the use of data through a global lens of respondents in legal, technology, and procurement roles, across a large cross-section of major industries. Join as partners Adam Aft and Flavia Rebello as they present to the IAOP.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9694969058036804}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis report discusses the components of strong continuous quality improvement systems, emphasizing ways to safeguard and sustain such systems. It shares lessons learned from afterschool quality system leaders who took part in a multi-year Wallace-funded initiative for cities.\nThis resource guide is designed to help community-based organizations (CBOs) understand and develop cultural competency—the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. It offers a framework for understanding cultural competency, including sections such as: choosing interventions, conducting a needs assessment, workforce diversity, budgeting and costs for intervention.\nThis report is based on a study of 1,085 parents of children age 3-13. It suggests six changes in how schools, organizations, and networks engage families based on a framework of developmental relationships with five features: (1) express care; (2) challenge growth; (3) provide support, (4) share power, and (5) expand possibilities.\nThis article defines parent engagement and why it benefits children, families, and afterschool programs. It provides 15 examples of promising practices. Sample outreach materials and parent surveys are included. This resource supports resilience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9908280968666077}
+{"content": "Powder Incorporation into Liquids using Ytron ZC1 - poster James C. Bacon, Chris D. Rielly, N. Gül Özcan-Taskin Loughborough University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.\nThe introduction of nanoparticles in new formulations has resulted in enhanced product performance or entirely new product properties that cannot be achieved otherwise. Adhesives, coatings, packaging, catalysts, paints and inks, sunscreens are a few examples. The first step in the production of final or intermediate products in the form of nanoparticulate dispersions is the incorporation of a dry powder into a liquid, which is often performed using a stirred tank\n[1]. Previous work on powder incorporation has therefore focused on stirred tanks, with only one study which made use of a batch rotor-stator [2]. Incorporation is then followed by a deagglomeration stage with power-intensive devices, such as inline rotor-stators, which are commonly used for large scale manufacture of such products.\nIn this project, the powder dispersion performance of an in-line rotor-stator, Ytron ZC1, has been studied. The specific design of Ytron ZC1 allows the introduction of the powder directly into the rotor-stator head; subsequently the dispersion can be recirculated to achieve deagglomeration. The part of the study presented here is concerned with powder incorporation with the objective of establishing the performance of the device. Concentrations up to 10% w:w were studied by making incremental additions of 1% w:w silica powder into water, over a range of flow rates. Air velocity values at the powder inlet were also measured.\nFor a given rotor-stator head and speed, there exists a range of liquid flow rates over which the incorporation rate is highest. Initially, increasing the flow rate increases the incorporation rate and above an optimum range, incorporation slows down and eventually ceases. This is due to the liquid starting to flow up the powder inlet which can have severe consequences if the partly wetted powder forms a soft solid, blocking the powder inlet as this would require stopping the operation to dismantle and clean.\nIt was shown that using the Ytron ZC1, the incorporation rate can be maintained constant over a wide range of powder concentrations compared to surface additions (Figure 1). This is in agreement with previous findings reported with Ytron Y-Jet, a batch rotor-stator and holds as long as the increased concentration does not result in non-Newtonian rheology.\nIt could be shown that the air suction velocity at the powder inlet is indicative of powder incorporation performance. This would be of significant benefit for industrial practice as trials can be run with just liquids to identify optimum operating conditions, saving time and costs associated with materials and waste.\n1. Özcan-Taskin, N.G. (2015) Dispersion of fine powders in liquids- particle incorporation and size reduction in Pharmaceutical Blending and Mixing, Wiley DOI:10.1002/9781118682692 2. Özcan-Taskin, N.G. (2013) Incorporation of nanoparticle clusters into a liquid using a proprietary design mixer, Ytron Y Jet, Chemical Engineering Research and Design,1-7 (DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2013.03.019)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6555695533752441}
+{"content": "The term \"international organization\" includes\nintergovernmental organizations (IGOs), international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs), and supranational organizations. The following chart highlights the distinctions between these three types of organizations:\nIntergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)\nIGOs are composed predominantly of states, established by a treaty or other instrument of international law, and possess autonomous organs with a will separate from its individual members. They exist for a variety of purposes, including regional cooperation (ASEAN), security alliances (NATO), or dedcation to a particular purpose (WTO).\nUN, ASEAN, Council of Europe, WTO International Nongovernmental Organizations (INGOs) Generally private, voluntary organizations whose members are individuals or associations that come together to achieve a common purpose. NGOs can be funded privately or through partial government funds. Amnesty International, OXFAM, Doctors Without Borders Supranational Organizations An international organization with \"supranational powers\" is capable of binding member states to its decisions and laws. Thus, these organizations often have more governmental authority and law-making power than traditional international organizations. European Union\nThis Section will provide a brief overview of four major IGOs, including two regional organizations (ASEAN and Council of Europe), the United Nations, and the World Trade Organization. For more information on specific INGOs, run a Google search for the organization and visit their website.\nThe European Union is a supranational organization, which means that its member states are bound by the laws, regulations, and judicial decisions of the organization. This type of organization stands in contrast to other, traditional international organizations that typically do not carry governmental and law-making authority. The European Union is not specifically addressed in this research guide.\nThe European Union will be addressed in a forthcoming research guide, so please check back here for updates! Until then, please check out the following research guides and materials for research on the European Union:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8158347606658936}
+{"content": "Enter the couple’s new invention — Keen, a vibrating “smart bracelet” for ages 5 and older from their company, HabitAware. Keen bracelets (starting at $129) recognize when a user is engaging in a body-focused repetitive behavior and vibrate to alert the user.\n\"Something I have struggled with, for literally over 20 years, is pulling my hair out. I’m not talking about those silly cartoon moments, where a character is “pulling their hair out” because they’re frustrated. This is something that’s much more in-depth, and more serious. Hair-pulling falls under the category of Body-focused repetitive behaviours or BFRBs, for short. This also includes nail-biting, and skin picking, etc.\"\n\"You probably know someone who bites their nails. Heck, it's so common you might even do it yourself. But while you might dismiss it as just a 'bad habit,' it's actually categorized as a Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) — a general term for a group of related disorders that involve the manipulation of hair or skin on the body.\"\n\"To go along with this mindfulness recognition, I've found it helpful to have a Keen bracelet, made specifically for people with BFRBs by the company HabitAware. They buzz when your hands are in your trigger area so you can take a second to re-assess. I've found this bracelet to be extremely effective in noticing patterns, plus it even has an app to show you your progress and determine patterns.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8208462595939636}
+{"content": "Supplementary Material for: Bottlenecks in the Acute Stroke Care System during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Catalonia\ndatasetposted on 21.05.2021, 08:24 by Ramos-Pachón A., García-Tornel Á., Millán M., Ribó M., Amaro S., Cardona P., Martí-Fàbregas J., Roquer J., Silva Y., Ustrell X., Purroy F., Gómez-Choco M., Zaragoza-Brunet J., Cánovas D., Krupinski J., Sala N.M., Palomeras E., Cocho D., Redondo L., Repullo C., Sanjurjo E., Carrión D., López M., Almendros M.C., Barceló M., Monedero J., Catena E., Rybyeba M., Diaz G., Jiménez-Fàbrega X., Solà S., Hidalgo V., Pueyo M.J., PérezdelaOssa N., Urra X., for the Catalan Stroke Code and Reperfusion Consortium (Cat-SCR)\nThe COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant healthcare reorganizations, potentially striking standard medical care. We investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute stroke care quality and clinical outcomes to detect healthcare system’s bottlenecks from a territorial point of view. Introduction: Crossed-data analysis between a prospective nation-based mandatory registry of acute stroke, Emergency Medical System (EMS) records, and daily incidence of COVID-19 in Catalonia (Spain). We included all stroke code activations during the pandemic (March 15–May 2, 2020) and an immediate prepandemic period (January 26–March 14, 2020). Primary outcomes were stroke code activations and reperfusion therapies in both periods. Secondary outcomes included clinical characteristics, workflow metrics, differences across types of stroke centers, correlation analysis between weekly EMS alerts, COVID-19 cases, and workflow metrics, and impact on mortality and clinical outcome at 90 days. Methods: Stroke code activations decreased by 22% and reperfusion therapies dropped by 29% during the pandemic period, with no differences in age, stroke severity, or large vessel occlusion. Calls to EMS were handled 42 min later, and time from onset to hospital arrival increased by 53 min, with significant correlations between weekly COVID-19 cases and more EMS calls (rho = 0.81), less stroke code activations (rho = −0.37), and longer prehospital delays (rho = 0.25). Telestroke centers were afflicted with higher reductions in stroke code activations, reperfusion treatments, referrals to endovascular centers, and increased delays to thrombolytics. The independent odds of death increased (OR 1.6 [1.05–2.4], Results: p0.03) and good functional outcome decreased (mRS ≤2 at 90 days: OR 0.6 [0.4–0.9], p0.015) during the pandemic period. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Catalonia’s stroke system’s weakest points were the delay to EMS alert and a decline of stroke code activations, reperfusion treatments, and interhospital transfers, mostly at local centers. Patients suffering an acute stroke during the pandemic period had higher odds of poor functional outcome and death. The complete stroke care system’s analysis is crucial to allocate resources appropriately. Conclusion:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6400018930435181}
+{"content": "A major breakthrough for traders selling CBD? This Tuesday, June 23, the Court of Cassation quashed a judgment condemning the manager of a shop in Grenoble which sold products based on cannabidiol (CBD) – the non-psychotropic molecule of cannabis – and ordered a new trial in Paris.\nThe ban on the marketing of a product from a member state in question\nIn its judgment, the highest court explains that under the free movement of goods within the European Union (EU), the marketing of CBD in a Member State cannot be prohibited if this product is legally produced in another member state.\nHowever, this question remains unanswered because the judges of the Grenoble Court of Appeal\n“did not investigate, when asked, whether the CBD discovered in the store run by the defendant was legally manufactured in another EU state”, she explains.\nThe Court of Cassation specifies that in this case, it did not settle the substantive question of\n“whether France can validly or not avail itself of the objective of protecting public health to prohibit the possession and marketing of CBD on its territory”. Legal vagueness around CBD\nThe case started in January 2019, when the police discovered products containing cannabis in a Grenoble store. In June 2019, the Grenoble Criminal Court acquitted the store manager on charges of complicity in the unauthorized acquisition, possession, offer or sale of narcotic products. The prosecution had appealed.\nA year later, in June 2020, the Grenoble Court of Appeal reversed the judgment and found the manager guilty, who lodged an appeal in cassation. Legal uncertainty persists around the CBD in France, where the authorities have closed dozens of shops selling this “\ncannabis light“, without euphoric effect and prized for its relaxing virtues.\nIn November 2020, European justice rejected the ban on CBD in France, emphasizing the harmlessness of this non-psychotropic cannabis molecule, a decision hailed as a “snub” by hemp enthusiasts and which whets the economic appetites around of this plant. On June 15, the Court of Cassation ruled in favor of a Dijon store that sold CBD-based products, and contested its closure declared in 2018 by the authorities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6385712623596191}
+{"content": "ABU DHABI, The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) has signed a Declaration of Collaboration with AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, to further enhance research and development in health sciences.\nThe step aims to boost innovation in the sector as part of DoH’s strategy to increase patients’ access to quality healthcare services.\nThe Declaration was signed by Dr. Pelin Incesu, Area Vice President, Middle East and Africa at AstraZeneca, and Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Under-Secretary of DoH, in the presence of Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of DoH, and Patrick Moody, UK Ambassador to the UAE.\nThe DoH and AstraZeneca’s collaboration will focus on a set of pillars, including the development and drive of clinical research activities, and the establishment of a digital health ecosystem in the Emirate, which aims to lead, drive, and support the creation of innovative solutions that address local and regional healthcare needs.\nDr. Al Kaabi said, \"We are pleased to be joining hands with AstraZeneca and are confident in the agreement’s potential to further enhance the quality of healthcare services provided in the emirate. Driven by the wise direction and vision of our leadership, we are dedicated to enhancing healthcare outcomes, while leveraging the Emirate’s advanced infrastructure in technology and scientific research.\"\nAl Kaabi added, \"We will continue to encourage foreign investments and collaboration and create an attractive environment for our global partners, which will reflect on the wellbeing of our community members.\"\nSameh El Fangary, Country President GCC and Pakistan, AstraZeneca, said, \"This strategic partnership will help drive further growth in Abu Dhabi's healthcare sector. There is no doubt that innovation in healthcare is transforming how we develop and deliver life-changing medicines. Local clinical trials and digital health will, together with the Abu Dhabi authorities, help bring a more patient-centric healthcare ecosystem to the country.\"\nThe collaboration focuses on garnering interest amongst partners to conduct clinical research in Abu Dhabi. The latter entails an in-depth view in certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Moreover, it will encompass some extensive observational studies and seeking real world evidence on patients taking AstraZeneca’s long-acting antibody (LAAB) combination for COVID-19.\nDoH and AstraZeneca will be also working on a comprehensive healthcare digital application while driving educational and informative details to be accessible to all of Abu Dhabi’s patients. Additionally, the partnership will be enrolling digital disease management facilities and extending the reach of the ecosystem to include a wider spectrum of participation from other partners.\nThe agreement will further enable discussions between partners on local and international platforms. It will also ensure an extended participation from AstraZeneca, the Hope Consortium and various senior executives from all around the globe.\nSource: Emirates News Agency", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9139633178710938}
+{"content": "2021-05-20\nThe effect of a hand hygiene intervention on infections in residents of nursing homes Publication Publication Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control , Volume 10 - Issue 1\n<p>Background: The primary goal of hand hygiene is to reduce infectious disease rates. We examined if a nursing home’s participation in a hand hygiene intervention resulted in residents having fewer healthcare associated infections (HAIs) when compared to nursing homes without the hand hygiene intervention. Methods: This study is a part of a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) in 33 nursing homes to improve hand hygiene (HANDSOME). The incidence of five illnesses was followed over 13 months: gastroenteritis, influenza-like illness, pneumonia, urinary tract infections and infections from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Incidence rates per study arm were reported for baseline (October–December 2016) and two follow-up periods (January–April 2017, May–October 2017). HAI rates were compared in a Poisson multilevel analysis, correcting for baseline differences (the baseline infection incidence and the size of the nursing home), clustering of observations within nursing homes, and period in the study. Results: There was statistically significantly more gastroenteritis (p < 0.001) and statistically significantly less influenza-like illness (p < 0.01) in the intervention arm when compared to the control arm. There were no statistically significant differences or pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and MRSA infections in the intervention arm when compared to the control arm. In a sensitivity analysis, gastroenteritis was no longer statistically significantly higher in the intervention arm (p = 0.92). Conclusions: As in comparable studies, we could not conclusively demonstrate the effectiveness of an HH intervention in reducing HAIs among residents of nursing homes, despite the use of clearly defined outcome measures, a standardized reporting instrument, and directly observed HH in a multicenter cluster RCT. Trial registration Netherlands Trial Register, trial NL6049 (NTR6188). Registered October 25, 2016, https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/6049.</p>\nAdditional Metadata doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00946-3, hdl.handle.net/1765/135845 Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control Organisation Erasmus MC: University Medical Center Rotterdam\nGR (Gwen) Teesing, J.H. (Jan hendrik) Richardus, D. (Daan) Nieboer, MWF Petrignani, V. (Vicki) Erasmus, A Verduijn-Leenman, … H.A.C.M. (Hélène) Voeten. (2021). The effect of a hand hygiene intervention on infections in residents of nursing homes.\nAntimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 10(1). doi:10.1186/s13756-021-00946-3", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5132530927658081}
+{"content": "A well-adjusted amplifier gain eliminates sound clipping and other poor sound outputs. But adjusting a car amplifier gain has not been the easiest task for car owners. When adjusted to the right frequency, your gain matches your amp input level with your stereo output levels, thereby producing just the right sound for your car. How to adjust car amplifier gain for the best performance?\nAdjusting a car amplifier gain has a simple option and a complex option, which requires a bit of calculation. Nonetheless, you can adjust your car amplifier gain by simply adjusting the stereo volume to reach 70% capacity and the gain volume to a preferred high level, and then readjust the volume button to suit your preference and the current music. This method of gain adjustment can be done without sound tools.\nWhile our ears are great for detecting and adjusting sound, most car owners rely on tools to help them adjust their amp gain.\nOthers Ways Of Adjusting Your Car Amp Gain\nThe only guaranteed means of enjoying quality sound from your stereo system is adjusting it with a tool or music. A well-adjusted amplifier gain means enjoying the full range of any music playing in your car. It also means enjoying the notes, thereby assuring the best music experience in your car.\n● Adjust Gain With Music\nThe easiest way to adjust your amplifier gain is by listening to music in your car.\nPlay a familiar song and find distortions while you adjust the volume and gain buttons. Start by turning both the volume and gain button down. Once you’re sure that your volume and gain buttons are down, turn on your stereo and play your favorite song.\nYou should play a song you’re familiar with as it helps you judge the quality of the sound and aids the discovery of sound distortions. Next, you’ll need to turn the volume button back up, but not to full capacity as it could cause distortions from your amp.\nRather, leave it at 70% while slowly turning up your gain volume to a preferred high volume. Find distortions as you tweak the gain button and then leave the gain control below that level.\nWithout the distortions from the gain, you can simply use your volume button to adjust the music to a preferred level. Note: your gain button is not a volume button. While it might be tempting to tweak your gain button for maximum sound, avoiding it will help prevent distortions in your music.\n● Adjust Gain With Test Tone\nWhile adjusting your amp gain with your favorite song and your ear might yield good results, adjusting with test tone has been known to yield more satisfactory results. A more cumbersome option but one that guarantees amazing sound output.\nA test tone indicates a single note being played at a particular frequency and can be downloaded from trusted websites to test your amp gain. The test results can be derived in two ways, either through a Speaker or an Oscillator.\nA test tone with a speaker is a cheaper and more realistic way to adjust amplifier gain. But first, you should level your amp’s bass boost and EQ receiver volume. Play the test tone and adjust the gain button until there is a buzzing sound. Slightly return the volume and wait for the humming sound a test tone produces.\nThe second option, test tone with an Oscilloscope screen, is considered the best option as it provides the user with a clear image of the sound wavelength, thereby showing the clear points and distorted points. This provides you with accurate data for adjusting your amplifier gain.\n● Adjust Gain With Digital MultiMeter\nA digital multimeter helps to adjust amp gain by accurately matching your amps input level with your stereo’s output level. This method of adjusting amp gain is more accurate but requires a bit of maths to test the output of your amplifier’s AC voltage.\nHere are the steps to follow: 1. Disconnect all accessories\nDisconnect your subwoofers and speakers from your car amplifier, while leaving it plugged in. It is recommended to remove only the positive terminals of your accessories.\n2. Equalizer and Gain setting to zero\nThe next step is to completely turn off your equalizer or turn the settings such as Loudness, Bass Boost, equalizer functions, and Treble.\n3. Measure Speaker Resistance\nNext, test the resistance of your speakers by connecting to your amp using a multimeter. But first, determine the positive and negative terminals of your amp before connecting the black probe to the negative and the red to the positive. Settle for any ohm resistance between 2, 4, 8, or 16 ohms.\n4. Check for the speaker’s recommended wattage\nAfter measuring your speaker’s resistance, the next step is to check for your speaker’s recommended wattage to make sure it is balanced with your ohm resistance for optimal tests results.\n5. Calculate the Required A.C Voltage\nNext, we do the maths. Calculate the target voltage of your amp by using a variation of Ohm’s law where V = √(P.R) and V is the target voltage and P, the wattage with R being the resistance. To derive a conclusion, multiply your Watts with the Ohm, and find the square too of your answer.\n6. Set Volume to ⅔\nNext, set the volume at ⅔ of its full capacity. Most authorities recommend that you set your stereo volume to 70 or 75% to prevent hearing distorted sounds.\n7. Insert Multimedia Probe\nInsert the negative probe and positive probes into the corresponding terminals of your car amplifier.\n8. Play Tone\nAs a last and conclusive step, play a 6p Hz test tone on your stereo. You can buy a CD or download a tone online. Adjust the gain button until the multimedia reads the desired Ac Output voltage. Enjoy music on your Stereo like never before.\nTips for Adjusting Amplifier Gain\nYou should follow the steps as it is for the best results. However, below are some additional tips to help you adjust your amplifier gain correctly.\n1. Don’t Maximize Stereo Volume\nAs mentioned earlier, keep your stereo volume at ⅔ of its full capacity. For example, if your maximum volume is 100, then it should be 70% to avoid sound distortion while testing your amplifier gain.\n2. Set Your Separate Amplifier Gain Individually\nIf you own more than 1 amplifier in your car, setting them individually helps to get the best results. By so doing, you easily identify the amplifier causing the distortion and adjust it accordingly. Adjusting all the gains on all your amplifiers at the same time will only increase your workload and reduce the efficiency of the test.\nHow to tune For Bass Sound?\nMore car owners are constantly looking for new ways of amping up their bass car stereo as it provides them the best in-car listening experience. But how do you tune for bass sound?\nThe first step to tuning for bass sound in your car stereo is eliminating the distortion. Adjust the stereo volume until you notice a distorted sound. Then slightly tune it down until you no longer hear the distortion. Next, turn off the bass boost and low pass filter.\nPlay your music at ¼ and slowly turn up your subwoofers until you hear the distortion, and tune it back down until you can only hear the clear sound of the bass in your music.\nAdjusting your amplifier gain helps you enjoy clear sound. The best methods to adjust your gain includes music (listening), test tone, and a multimeter. However, for the best results, we recommend an oscilloscope to test tone or multimedia, which involves a bit of calculation.\nPay attention to the warnings and use these methods by the stayed precautions by your car manufacturer. Be quick to visit a professional in the case of a malfunction to avoid any further damage to your amplifier.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.571968674659729}
+{"content": "In this review, Richard Johnson et al. argue fructose—which makes up half of table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup—has a unique metabolic impact that might directly lead to diabetes, particularly when consumed in excess of 50 grams per day.\nFructose, unlike other sugars, is directly metabolized in the liver, where it increases liver fat, raises triglyceride levels and increases uric acid when consumed chronically. Over time, this can lead to insulin resistance; hypertension; damage to the liver, kidneys and blood vessels; metabolic syndrome; and diabetes. Human, animal and epidemiological studies are reviewed supporting both the correlation between increased sugar intake and metabolic disease on a population level and the various mechanisms by which fructose can lead to metabolic damage.\nThey conclude that the current evidence suggests sugar is detrimental in more ways than merely being “empty calories,” and that if additional research supports the hypothesis that fructose (and so sugars) promotes metabolic disease, it would suggest removing fructose from the diet can prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome, as well as the conditions that follow from them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9710870385169983}
+{"content": "While it often seems as if IRS rules and regulations are black and white, leaving little room for interpretation, that's not the case. Whenever Congress passes new legislation, much is often left open to interpretation, particularly if the IRS doesn't have time to develop revenue procedures quickly. Rather than simply hope that we're doing it right and cross our fingers, we can develop tax positions with little guidance and still protect ourselves from liability if we explain the position to the IRS and have a “reasonable basis” for the tax position. We use Disclosure Statement, Form 8275, a nifty IRS penalty defense weapon, to explain these positions. With the wide range of changes to the tax code due to COVID-19 pandemic legislation, many of which have no authoritative tax guidance, it's time to take a look at how to protect yourself from accuracy-related tax penalties.\nDisclosure Statement, Form 8275\nTaxpayers and tax preparers use Disclosure Statement, Form 8275, to keep themselves out of trouble. We use this form to disclose tax positions that the tax return doesn't adequately reveal or explain to avoid penalties. If the Disclosure Statement reveals a reasonable basis for a tax reporting position, it can:\nProtect a taxpayer from an accuracy-related penalty that's the result of substantially understating income tax for non-tax shelter items, Remove exposure to a 40% penalty for transactions “lacking in economic substance” and Protect a tax preparer from penalties for tax understatements resulting from unreasonable positions or disregarding the rules.\nWith new COVID-19 tax legislation, we have a breadth of new, hazy tax provisions that aren't clear. In many cases, if we are uncertain about tax treatment for a new provision, the IRS will consider it disclosed if it's properly entered on a return. But if the IRS's revenue procedures don't clear up the uncertainty, it seems safest to use a disclosure statement on Form 8275 to avoid a dispute with the IRS down the line.\nIf you're facing tax preparation uncertainty in the wake of tax regulations stemming from the new Coronavirus tax relief bills, it's time to discuss the matter with an experienced tax professional. You don't have to unravel new IRS regulations, disclosure statements, and revenue procedures on your own. If you need help, call Senior Partner, Tax Controversy Attorney, and former IRS attorney Brandon A. Keim at (602) 200-7399 or contact him online to discuss your options.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7137725353240967}
+{"content": "Assisting to deliver better and more visible content\nPublishers are navigating through a turbulent phase in the market right now. Digital transformation has brought about new players, diverse content formats, new-age users, and emerging business models. The new dynamics in the market present both challenges and opportunities.\nStraive works with publishers across different industry segments, including academic & professional, school, higher education, and trade. Additionally, we support a wide range of products, including journals, books, MRWs, conference proceedings, course material, magazines, and databases.\nWe offer end-to-end management of the content lifecycle from manuscript development to publishing. Our full-service offering includes author management, schedule management, rights management, design services, and print/digital deliverables.\nStraive offers a full suite of technology and digital content services, enabling the digital enrichment of existing products and creating “born-digital” products.\nWe unlock business value from unstructured data for insights, thus enabling better business decisions.\nOur intelligent platforms and the work that we do in our Innovation Labs help in the efficient production of content, digital, and data products.\nWe offer multi-channel, 24x7 support managing fulfillment, helpdesk, technical support, sales & marketing, and community management.\nOur solutioning team is eager to know about your challenge and how we can help.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9883447289466858}
+{"content": "The hardest is foods I am not familiar with. Gyros, I lost that one; I don't like tzatziki sauce very much. I did kimchi in Korea, which was rough: fermented cabbage and spicy.\nI love king crab a lot. I love good Mexican food, good tacos, and chile rellenos.\nI know I hold the contest record for downing the most hot dogs, and the record for most Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest championships, but it was really cool to be a part of a Guinness World Records official attempt.\nI know that when I'm fitter, I breathe better. If I breathe better, I can eat more.\nMy weight does fluctuate, and there are extreme highs and lows in my blood sugar, so there is some worry about diabetes.\nThere have always been a lot of critics of competitive eating. You can be a critic of anything. It's easy to be a critic. You can say negative things about golf, the amount of water wasted on golf courses. Or NASCAR. There are wastes in everything.\nThere are times when I'm not eating buns if I'm on a low carb diet. I'll have hot dogs and romaine lettuce, but if I'm at a baseball game, I'm always eating a hot dog.\nSo now I'm 'the hot dog guy,' which isn't bad. I take it in stride. It's not like it was my goal in life. I'm having fun with it.\nThey don't sell the Nathan's hot dogs hardly anywhere in the West Coast. So I have to special order them, and I just end up getting Nathan's to ship them to me.\nI think my body was built to eat 68 hot dogs. It's natural.\nHonoring our nation's heroes and their caregivers is a cause very important to me - especially on Independence Day.\nI've strained some muscles here and there, in my throat, even my jaw. Nothing that doesn't heal quickly.\nThere's nothing pretty about competitive eating. It might be uncouth, but it is fun, and it is lighthearted.\nIt's addicting, beating the heck out of people and eating hot dogs and making people smile. I do feel like garbage afterwards, but so what? Most people feel like garbage after a long day of work.\nI think Peter King... he's kind of narrow-minded.\nI love food, and not surprisingly, I often suffer from stomach upsets when I overeat in general, let alone when I'm competing.\nI have the craziest dreams when I'm digesting a massive amount. It feels so real, it's psychedelic.\nYou need to stay calm the day of the contest. Not let the weather bother me and just relax.\nWhen I'm eating I try to make sure I can breathe through my nose the entire time. If I have to breathe through my mouth, there's no way I'm eating or swallowing.\nMake sure I'm chewing, swallowing, and breathing, my whole body is working together. I can just find a rhythm and keep going and going and going. It's my love of food.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5166491866111755}
+{"content": "To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the impact assessments produced by banks when announcing a bank branch closure include an assessment of privacy provision at local post offices for confidentiality purposes.\nAnswered on\n6 September 2021\nThe major high street banks have been signed up to the Access to Banking Standard since May 2017, which commits them to ensure customers are well informed about branch closures, the bank’s reasons for closure and options for continued access to banking services.\nUnder the Access to Banking Standard, banks are expected to publish an Impact Assessment which ensures impacted customers understand what the alternatives are when a branch is closing, how they can be accessed, and what the bank will do to help or assist with all or each of those.\nThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has also published guidance setting out its expectation of firms when they are deciding to reduce the number of their physical branches. The FCA expects firms to carefully consider the impact of a closure on a consumer’s needs and consider possible alternative access arrangements. Consumer needs could comprise physical access requirements, the need for privacy, or security for making transactions. This is particularly important for vulnerable customers, so they are not excluded from using everyday banking services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6435084342956543}
+{"content": "[A case of necrotizing colitis presenting with hepatic portal venous gas and pneumatosis intestinalis].Song Jong Gyu,Koo Ja Seol,Kang Hyo Sung,Park Jin Yong,Kim Seoung Young,Hyun Jong Jin,Jung Sung Woo,Lee Sang WooThe Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chiHepatic portal venous gas is a very rare radiologic sign which is characterized by gas accumulation in the portal venous circulation. Pneumatosis intestinalis is also very rare and is characterized by multiple air cysts in the serosal or submucosal layers of the gastrointestinal tract walls. These two findings are caused by various pathological conditions and can develop individually or simultaneously. The latter is clinically more significant because it is frequently related to bowel ischemia or necrosis, and represents a poor prognosis. However, prognosis is more influenced by the severity of underlying disease rather than hepatic portal venous gas or pneumatosis intestinalis itself. If bowel ischemia or necrosis is the primary cause, emergency operation is very important to improve patient's prognosis. Herein, we report a case of necrotizing colitis presenting as hepatic portal venous gas and pneumatosis intestinalis which was successfully managed by early surgery.10.4166/kjg.2015.65.3.177", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9854133725166321}
+{"content": "Trouble Eating Difficulty Chewing\nPain or difficulty when eating and chewing can be due to several causes. The trouble could stem from an issue with the teeth, the jaw, facial muscles, or tongue. This article will discuss two of the more common reasons for chewing difficulty along with ways to manage the issue.\nJaw Issue\nThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) consists of two pairs of joints that connect the skull to lower jaw. The joint allows the jawbone to slide and rotate and can be found in front of the ears on both sides of the head. The joints facilitate talking and chewing and when one or both becomes painful or inflamed, the conditions is known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD).\nThere are numerous causes of TMJD including:\nWear and tear Damage to the teeth surfaces Loose or missing teeth that have caused jawbone damage or misalignment of the lower and upper jaws Misaligned teeth or jaw Overuse of chewing muscles Damage or trauma Arthritis Tumors Infections in the jaw\nTMJD symptoms include:\nPain or tenderness in the jaw; may be present regardless of if TMJ is moving or not Trouble fully opening the mouth Difficulty or pain when chewing Clicking or popping sensation in the joints Headache\nA doctor will diagnose TMJD by taking a medical history, reviewing symptoms, conducting a physical exam, and discussing any recent oral trauma or recent dental procedures. The patient’s bite pattern will also be evaluated to look for misalignment and X-rays could be ordered to check the teeth, joints, and bone structures.\nTreatment options for TMJD varies based on the symptoms but may include:\nArthocentisis – procedure to flush debris causing inflammation from the joint Behavior modification or stress management to stop habits like clenching/grinding the teeth; use of a night guard while sleeping may be recommended Medication to relive pain, swelling, and inflammation Splints to better align the jaw, muscles, and ligaments Surgery to correct jaw abnormalities Tooth/Teeth Issue\nPain when chewing could also stem from an issue with one or more tooth. Common tooth related causes for chewing difficulty include:\nTooth Decay or a Cavity: Cavities are areas of where decay has permanently damaged the tooth enamel creating a pit or hole where food and debris can collect resulting in pressure and pain. Cavities are generally corrected with dental fillings. Tooth Abscess: An infection of the inner tooth pulp, an abscess can result in severe pain. Root canal procedures are often needed to remove the infected pulp tissue and restore the tooth. Periodontal Disease: Pain when biting down could be due to gum disease. Gum disease can lead to receding gums, exposed tooth roots, spaces between the teeth, and loose teeth. Early periodontal disease may be corrected with a deep cleaning (scaling and planing) procedure but if left to progress, surgical interventions may be needed. Cracked Tooth: A cracked tooth is not always obvious (visible) beyond pain when chewing. Severe fractures may be visible or show up on X-ray but hairline fractures are often undetectable. Treating a cracked tooth will vary based on the severity but options include bonding, crowns, and veneers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6212509274482727}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nUnderstanding the spatial variability of reservoir properties in tight gas sandstones can significantly reduce uncertainties in reservoir characterization. This study focuses on two outcrops of Upper Carboniferous (Westphalian D) fluvial sandstones in the southern part of the Lower Saxony Basin, NW Germany, which are analogues for tight, gas‐producing reservoir rocks at fields in the north of the basin. Large‐scale differences in reservoir quality occur between the two outcrops which are separated by a distance of approximately 15 km and by 600 m of stratigraphy. Smaller‐scale heterogeneities in the form of channel geometries occur within individual fluvial cycles, as evidenced in a 30 m (high) by 150 m (long) porosity‐permeability profile at one of the outcrops studied.\nIn the Woitzel quarry, lower Westphalian D deposits consist of fining‐upwards cycles of channel and bar sandstones with intercalated floodplain sediments and coal seams. In abandoned quarries at the Hüggel location, upper Westphalian D strata are composed of grey and red coloured sandstones which suggest deposition in a fluvial – alluvial plain environment under increasingly arid conditions.\n... mehr\nReservoir quality is higher in the upper Westphalian D sandstones at Hüggel (permeability: up to 1 mD; mean porosity: 19%) than in the lower Westphalian D sandstones at Woitzel (permeability: <0.1 mD; mean porosity: 15%). Due to the high degree of compaction of the upper and lower Westphalian D deposits (intergranular volumes of 21.9% and 19.4% respectively) and the high proportions of pseudomatrix, porosity in these sandstones is mainly secondary with up to 80% microporosity. Reservoir quality is in general higher in the upper Westphalian D sandstones where kaolinite is present. In contrast, intense illitization has degraded the reservoir quality of the lower Westphalian D sandstones.\nA positive correlation between permeability and grain size is exhibited by the kaolinite‐bearing upper Westphalian D sandstones. No such correlation is evident in the illite‐bearing lower Westphalian D sandstones, unless samples with permeabilities of <0.01 mD are excluded from the correlation. However, such a low permeability cut‐off is not related to sorting, grain size or authigenic quartz cementation.\nAt a small scale, permeability varies laterally by two orders of magnitude from 0.001 mD to 0.1 mD in a single, approximately 3 m thick tight sandstone bed over a distance of 150 m. Repeated, centimetre‐scaled fining‐upwards grading and bed‐internal erosion contribute to lateral variations in reservoir flow characteristics.\nIntegrated studies of the depositional environment, diagenesis and sedimentary geometries of the deposited units are a key to the understanding of heterogeneities in tight fluvial sandstones and thus to the successful development of Upper Carboniferous reservoirs in the Lower Saxony Basin and elsewhere.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5071436166763306}
+{"content": "We make every attempt to retain trees in the streets and parklands for as long as possible and in the best possible condition.\nMany residents request the removal of a tree because it sheds berries, nuts, leaves or other material. While we acknowledge that trees will shed, this is seen as a natural occurrence. As such we cannot remove a tree on this basis.\nWhen can I request a tree removal?\nA request can be made when a tree is:\ndead or in severe decline a risk to the community that cannot be mitigated through management techniques identified as part of an asset renewal program.\nTrees will only be removed in accordance with relevant guidelines and procedures.\nWe will engage with the community on street and park tree removal decisions in accordance with the community engagement framework.\nRequest a tree inspection\nYou can request a tree inspection via our online form.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.972818911075592}
+{"content": "Over the last 60 years we have seen a significant rise in metabolic disease, especially type 2 diabetes. In the same period, the emergence of electricity and artificial lighting has allowed our behavioural cycles to be independent of external patterns of sunlight. This has led to a corresponding increase in sleep deprivation, estimated to be about 1 hour per night, as well as circadian misalignment (living against the clock).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9994636178016663}
+{"content": "Sept 23 (Reuters) – Euro zone enterprise exercise grew at its weakest tempo in 5 months in September as curbs to restrict the Delta variant of coronavirus hit demand and supply-chain constraints pushed enter prices to a greater than two-decade excessive, a survey confirmed on Thursday.\nRegardless of every day an infection charges slowing considerably over the previous month, most remaining restrictions are unlikely to be lifted anytime quickly in main economies, together with Germany and France, on considerations over how the pandemic would possibly develop within the months forward. read more\nIHS Markit’s Flash Composite Buying Managers’ Index, a great gauge of total financial well being, fell to a five-month low of 56.1 in September from 59.0 in August.\nThough it stayed above the 50 stage separating development from contraction for the seventh consecutive month, it was properly beneath a Reuters ballot estimate of 58.5.\n“September’s flash PMI highlights an unwelcome mixture of sharply slower financial development and steeply rising costs,” stated Chris Williamson, chief enterprise economist at IHS Markit, in an announcement.\n“Progress appears more likely to weaken additional in coming months if the value and provide headwinds present no indicators of abating, particularly if accompanied by any rise in virus instances as we head into the autumn.”\nA sub-index monitoring enter prices hit 70.5, its highest in additional than 20 years. That implies provide distortions – one of many major drivers of costs all through the globe over previous months – are removed from resolved and the pattern of upper inflation is right here to remain no less than for just a few months to return. read more\nCertainly, optimism about future output fell to an eight-month low. That contrasts with enhancing client confidence, in line with the most recent European Fee information.\nA PMI overlaying the bloc’s dominant service trade tumbled to 56.3 in September from 59.0 in August, its lowest since Could and considerably beneath the Reuters ballot forecast of 58.5.\nNew enterprise – a measure that tracks demand within the sector – expanded at its slowest tempo in 5 months.\nAdditionally, the manufacturing PMI declined to 58.7 from 61.4 in August, its lowest since February and beneath the Reuters ballot forecast of 60.3. An index measuring output that feeds into the composite PMI fell to 55.6 from 59.0, the weakest in eight months.\nWeakening demand led corporations to rent on the slowest tempo in six months. In the meantime, backlogs of labor expanded at a sturdy tempo once more, signaling worsening provide constraints.\nReporting by Indradip Ghosh; Modifying by Hugh Lawson\nOur Requirements: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6145185828208923}
+{"content": "In the final lecture in his series on the twelve ‘minor’ prophets of Israel, the Trei Asar, David examines the prophets who lived during the period after Israel’s return to Zion, following the Babylonian exile, namely:\nHagai\nZechariah\nMalachi.\nWith their unique post-exilic messages, these three prophets addressed the concerns of a population grappling with rebuilding Jerusalem after generations away. Some of the ideas expressed in their powerful prophetic books include:\nthe need to rebuild the leadership of Israel\nthe importance of building a new temple in Jerusalem\na call to do teshuva\nrebuilding oneself through dialogue with God\nthe failure of previous generations\ncreating righteous leadership\necstatic visions\nthe implications of changing geopolitical realities\nfalse prophecy\nthe end of the prophetic epoch.\nDavid closely examines key passages of these biblical texts, explaining their meaning and the implications of their messages.\nAs always, he places the prophets, their lives, and their words in historical context. He also emphasises the lasting importance of their ideas for the Jewish people as a nation and for us all as individuals.\nThis second instalment of David’s series on the Trei Asar, the twelve “minor” prophets, explores the lives and books of:\nOvadiah (Obadiah),\nYonah (Jonah), and\nMichah.\nDavid examines the historical contexts of all three prophets and how they are reflected in the texts. He also discusses the key themes in these three prophetic books, including:\nnational and individual teshuvah\nthe destruction of the Kingdom of Israel\nfalse prophets and prophecy\nEdom and its spiritual and geo-historical connections\ndestinations of exile\nmessianic visions\nthe importance of ethical and just behaviour.\nIn exploring these themes, David also delves into the words of these prophets. He examines, line-by-line, some of the key passages of the books and reveals the remarkable power and substance of these fundamental sacred works.\nThe houses of David and Omri in the kingdoms of Judah and Israel are the focus of this episode. David provides a geo-political picture of the region at this time, including what was happening with Aram, Moab, Edom and Assyria as well as the prophets Elijah and Elisha and the spread of the Baalist cults. As he warns, this lecture is complex – with a number of kings of the same name in different kingdoms at different times. It also contains a lot of battles, assassinations, and general bloodshed.\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRead More\nPrivacy & Cookies Policy\nPrivacy Overview\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.\nNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.\nAny cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6663418412208557}
+{"content": "Basic or comprehensive metabolic test: Commonly part of a routine physical, this test measures the body’s blood sugar, kidney function, and other vital organ function. Fasting is usually required for 10-12 hours before the test.\nCan you eat before a comprehensive metabolic panel?\nIf fasting is requested by your physician, it means no eating or drinking for at least eight hours before the test. This may be critical to get accurate results. A metabolic panel can measure the function of these important indicators of whole health: Kidney and liver function.\nDoes comprehensive metabolic panel require fasting?\nBasic or comprehensive metabolic tests: Tests for blood sugar, electrolyte balance, and kidney function. Typically, people will be asked to fast for 10 to 12 hours before having one of these tests.\nCan you drink water before a comprehensive metabolic panel?\nFasting means you don’t eat or drink anything but water usually for 8 to 12 hours beforehand. If your appointment is at 8 a.m. and you’re told to fast for 8 hours, only water is OK after midnight.\nWhat happens if you don’t fast before a blood test?\nWhat happens if I don’t fast before a blood test? If you don’t fast before a test that requires it, the results may not be accurate. If you forget and eat or drink something, call your doctor or lab and ask if the test can still be done. They can then tell you if you need to reschedule your test.\nWhat can a comprehensive metabolic panel detect?\nA comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. Glucose is a type of sugar your body uses for energy. Electrolytes keep your body’s fluids in balance.\nAre cholesterol tests affected by food eaten the day before?\nFasting for 10 to 12 hours before a cholesterol test ensures that a single food or meal does not affect the outcome of the test. However, if you ate a cheeseburger every day, that probably would affect your numbers. Cholesterol levels are affected by what you eat over time.\nIs 10 hours fasting enough for lipid profile?\nThis test may be measured any time of the day without fasting. However, if the test is drawn as part of a total lipid profile, it requires a 12-hour fast (no food or drink, except water).\nWhat does an abnormal comprehensive metabolic panel mean?\nThese help your body balance its fluids. They also help control your heartbeat and how your muscles and your brain work. Abnormal results could mean you have heart disease or kidney disease, or that you’re dehydrated.\nWhat are normal comprehensive metabolic panel results?\nCreatinine: 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL (53 to 114.9 µmol/L) Glucose: 70 to 100 mg/dL (3.9 to 5.6 mmol/L) Potassium: 3.7 to 5.2 mEq/L (3.70 to 5.20 mmol/L) Sodium: 135 to 145 mEq/L (135 to 145 mmol/L)\nCan you have coffee before a blood test?\nEven if you drink it black, coffee can interfere with blood test results. That’s because it contains caffeine and soluble plant matter, which might skew your test results. Coffee is also a diuretic, which means that it will increase how much you pee.\nDoes what you eat the night before affect blood test?\nMcKnight also mentioned the food or drinks you consume the day or night before a blood test does not impact your test results, unlike what you eat or drink the morning of your test. “It’s recommended that you avoid coffee and other liquids during your fast,” McKnight said.\nHOW DOES NOT fasting affect your cholesterol test?\nThe truth is, your cholesterol can be tested without fasting. In the past, experts believed fasting ahead of time produces the most accurate results. This is because your low-density lipoproteins (LDL) — also known as “bad” cholesterol — may be affected by what you’ve recently eaten.\nCan you drink lemon water while fasting?\nIs lemon water safe to drink while fasting? In strict terms, consuming any number of calories will break a fast. That said, human metabolism is complex and doesn’t operate like an on-and-off switch ( 2 ). In reality, drinking plain lemon water, which contains minimal calories, is unlikely to affect your fast.\nCan you chew gum while fasting for a blood test?\nChewing gum, even sugar-free gum, should be avoided when fasting for a blood test. This is because it can speed up digestion, which can affect results.\nIs 8 hours enough for fasting blood work?\nHow long do I have to fast before the test? You usually need to fast for 8–12 hours before a test. Most tests that require fasting are scheduled for early in the morning. That way, most of your fasting time will be overnight.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6023097038269043}
+{"content": "Recognizing that the impact of the COVID pandemic has been significant on our region, area residents, businesses, foundations, and organizations have responded generously by donating more than $361,000 to the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation's (PACF) Safety Net Fund and Hunger Fund.\nAs a result, since March, the PACF has awarded $302,000 in grants to area nonprofit organizations to address COVID-19 related needs, including $43,990 in new grants in its sixth round of pandemic response. Several of the recent grants were awarded through partnership with the Sisters Health Foundation (noted with an *). Agencies that received funding during the PACF's sixth round of grants include:\nActors Guild of Parkersburg - $5,000 in operating support to address revenue loss from canceled performances. Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg - $5,000 to support programs and services for children and youth during school closures.* Community Resources - $1,300 for support for the Doddridge County food pantry. Community Resources - $10,000 for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to individuals impacted by COVID-19.* Doddridge County Family Resource Network - $250 for the purchase of cleaning products to distribute to Doddridge County residents in need. Downtown PKB - $5,000 in operating support to address revenue loss from cancellation of events and fundraisers and to ensure continuation of programming. EVE, Inc. - $4,000 in operating support to address revenue loss from canceled fundraisers and ensure continuation of programming for victims of domestic violence.* Gilmer County Family Resource Network - $1,000 in operating support to address revenue loss from thrift store. Living Heritage Museum/New Era One Room School - $340 to address revenue loss and assist with facility heating costs. Normantown Historical Community Center - $1,100 to purchase food for the food pantry and supplies to make masks for schools and community organizations. Parkersburg YMCA - $2,500 for technology needs related to childcare services for school-aged children due to school closures and virtual learning. Roane County Committee on Aging - $2,000 for operating support for the organization's Amma and Reedy satellite sites.* The Gathering Church - $1,000 for food purchases for food delivery program. Washington United Methodist Church - $500 to purchase a freezer for new pantry to increase food access during the pandemic. West Virginia Nonprofit Association - $1,000 to support memberships for nonprofit organizations from the PACF service area who are facing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Wood County Senior Citizens Association - $1,500 to purchase shelving and supplies for the Household Goods Pantry to meet the needs of seniors for hygiene and cleaning products.* Wood County Society - $2,500 in operating support to address revenue loss and ensure continuation of programming.\nThe PACF is committed to granting 100% of donations received for COVID-19 relief back into the region. Organizations that have needs related to COVID impact are encouraged to contact the Foundation at info@pacfwv.com or 304-428-4438 to inquire about support.\nDonations to support the PACF's Hunger Fund and Safety Net Fund are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. To learn more about these funds and the work that the Foundation is doing to address COVID-19 in our region, visit www.pacfwv.com/COVID19.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9888085126876831}
+{"content": "To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of legislation on ensuring that toys manufactured overseas carry the address of a UK entity responsible for product safety compliance.\nAnswered on\n16 September 2021\nWhere toys manufactured overseas are placed on the UK market, a UK-based importer must ensure that their name or trade name and address are marked on the product.\nHowever, the Government recognises the challenge of third-party sales, where the retailer is based overseas. OPSS is currently conducting a review of the UK’s product safety framework, including in relation to e-commerce and supply chain responsibility, to ensure it remains fit for purpose, protects consumers, and enables businesses to innovate and grow. The Government issued a public Call for Evidence to support the review which closed on 17 June. Officials are currently reviewing the evidence received and we will publish a response in due course.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9994456171989441}
+{"content": "Creating and using the 2015 Kansai inter-regional input-output table Research leader:\nKikuo TAKABAYASHI, Professor, School of Economics, Kwansei Gakuin University\nResearch outline:\nThe inter-regional input-output table allows us to analyze the economic ripple effect caused by inter-regional trade structures and regional interdependence. By focusing on the Greater Kansai area* and by integrating the results of a preliminary survey conducted among residents and visitors to the Kansai region, we obtained a table which offers a more realistic view of the situation**. This fiscal year, we are planning to analyze the ripple effect of the tourism industry, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.\n*Greater Kansai area includes the following eight prefectures: Fukui, Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Tottori, and Tokushima.\n**The input-output table targets every year whose number ends in “0” or “5”, leading to a time lag of approximately five years between the target year and the publication year. As of March 2021, we have almost finished collecting the 2015 data for every Kansai prefecture, and based on it we will create the “2015 Kansai inter-regional input-output table”.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9913409948348999}
+{"content": "Managing Third-Party Personal Injury Claims After Workplace Injuries\nMany people believe that their workplace injuries mean that they are only eligible for workers’ compensation. In reality, many injured workers also have grounds for personal injury claims against third parties that contributed to their suffering.\nAt Connors LLP, we are renowned for our extensive litigation experience. We draw on decades of combined experience to craft highly personalized and effective legal strategies designed specifically to make the most out of your compensation claim. To request a case evaluation, please complete our online contact form.\nUnderstanding The Foundations Of Third-Party Personal Injury Claims\nIn many cases, workplace injuries are not the sole fault of the employer. In cases like this, a skilled attorney can hold other parties accountable for the damages that result. For instance, if a defective table say injures a construction worker, they likely also have a claim against the table saw manufacturer. Similarly, if a truck driver loses control after a tire explodes, the tire company or the truck maintenance company may bear some of the responsibility for the crash.\nA third-party injury claim ensures that those responsible for the root causes of your injury also are held accountable both legally and financially. These cases are often hard-fought and require intimate knowledge of the law but can make a substantial difference in the resources available to you and your loved ones during recovery.\nWelcome To Our Office. Let Us Get Started.\nMany injured workers come to us at the recommendation of their workers’ compensation attorneys, particularly when multiple parties are involved in their case. We are glad to sit down with you and discuss your case at our Buffalo office: 716-852-5533.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9512882828712463}
+{"content": "Scabies outbreaks have been described in hospital settings, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities, but to our knowledge an outbreak of scabies in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has not been reported previously.Reference Buehlmann, Beltraminelli and Strub\n1 –Reference Hewitt, Nalabanda and Cassell 4 We report an outbreak of scabies in the NICU of a children’s hospital, describe the diagnostic and treatment challenges in this subset of patients, and highlight the containment measures implemented to halt transmission.\nAn outbreak of scabies occurred from April through July 2016 in the 104-bed, level 4 NICU of an academic children’s hospital. The index patient was a 35-week preterm newborn admitted to the NICU due to complications of prematurity. On hospital day 54, the infant developed papules and pustules on his right arm. The rash was initially thought to be contact dermatitis, but the infant developed additional papules and pustules on the abdomen, legs and back. Due to the progression of the lesions, dermatology was consulted. On hospital day 61, skin scrapings revealed the presence of a mite, confirming the diagnosis of scabies. Failure to initially consider scabies in the differential diagnosis of the rash resulted in a 7-day delay in diagnosis, isolation, and treatment. The infant was placed on contact precautions upon diagnosis and treated with 5% permethrin lotion.\nA contact investigation was performed by the infection prevention department, utilizing the following definitions. A “confirmed case” of scabies was defined as identification of mites by skin scraping and/or clinical examination. A “probable case” was defined as a person with an epidemiological link to a case and signs and symptoms consistent with scabies. Healthcare personnel (HCP) with skin-to-skin contact or close contact on multiple occasions to the index patient, and the neonates cared for by these HCP were considered exposed to scabies. Incubation period was 2–8 weeks. The attack rate was calculated by dividing the number of confirmed and probable cases by the number of exposed individuals.\nThe parents of the index patient were identified as the source. All exposed HCP and their household contacts underwent preemptive treatment with 5% permethrin. Of the 139 exposed neonates, 39 were ≥2 months old and 100 were <2 months old. All 39 infants ≥2 months old were treated with 5% permethrin. The 100 exposed infants <2 months old were not treated due to the lack of safety data for use of 5% permethrin in this age group. These infants were placed on contact precautions for the remainder of their 8-week incubation period. The care areas for the index case and exposed patients were thoroughly cleaned, and all bed linens and clothing were washed with hot water. Common family waiting areas were also cleaned. During the initial contact investigation, none of the identified exposed HCP, their household contacts, or exposed infants developed clinical signs of scabies. We later identified 3 secondary cases of scabies. This included 2 nurses and 1 occupational therapist who developed scabies 6 weeks after contact with the index case. They were not identified as exposures during the initial investigation and had not received prophylaxis. No further cases were diagnosed during the 6-month follow-up period. This resulted in an overall attack rate of 2%.\nThis outbreak highlights the challenges encountered in the containment of a nosocomial outbreak of scabies in a NICU. In this outbreak, lack of familiarity with the clinical presentation of neonatal scabies led to a 7-day delay in diagnosis. Neonatal scabies typically presents with pustules, vesicles, or papules involving the face, scalp, palms, and soles. This presentation contrasts with that in adults, in whom intertriginous papules and burrows are classically found. The characteristic pruritus may be absent in neonates contributing to delayed diagnosis and ongoing transmission.Reference Hurwitz\n5 –Reference Wilson, Mandell, Bennett and Dolin 7 Failure to consider scabies as the cause of a rash has been previously identified as a factor in the propagation of nosocomial outbreaks.Reference Buehlmann, Beltraminelli and Strub 1 –Reference Vorou, Remoudaki and Maltezou 3 Once considered, early and rapid diagnosis can be achieved by obtaining skin scrapings to identify the mite.Reference Leung and Miller 8 Therefore, to facilitate prompt diagnosis and prevent spread in the NICU, the possibility of scabies should be entertained for any infant, HCP or visitor with an unexplained rash.Reference Nanda, Reddy, Ramji and Pandhi 9\nDuring our investigation, we identified important gaps in our surveillance process. We found 3 secondary cases of scabies who had had contact to with the case patient but were not initially treated because they were missed during the initial investigation. Also, 1 HCP did not routinely work in the NICU, which hampered identification or notification of the exposure. Ensuring that all potential contacts to a case have been identified can be challenging when HCP rotate to different areas within a unit or when non–unit-based HCP provide ancillary services. Reviewing medical records for orders placed to ancillary services may help accurately identify exposed non–unit-based staff. Additionally, targeted communication to key personnel, especially those responsible for staffing, can assist in addressing this potential gap in ascertainment of contacts. This is essential because continued propagation of an outbreak can place a substantial financial burden on an institution.Reference Dik, Dinkelacker and Verner\n10 Although we did not perform a formal cost analysis in this outbreak, our institution incurred costs related to environmental cleaning and disinfection, treatment of neonates and HCP, use of isolation precautions, and hours spent on institutional control measures.\nIn summary, HCP should familiarize themselves with the presentation of neonatal scabies and have a low threshold to evaluate, isolate, and treat neonates with a suspicious rash. A multifaceted approach involving clinicians, hospital administration, and environmental services is essential in preventing nosocomial scabies in the NICU setting.\nAcknowledgements\nNone.\nFinancial support\nNo financial support was provided relevant to this article.\nConflicts of interest\nAll authors report no conflicts of interest relevant to this article.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.664898693561554}
+{"content": "Many individuals living with cancer are protected from COVID-19. However, some people living with cancer have increased risk of hospitalisation and mortality from COVID-19.\nVaccination and boosters are recommended for individuals who are on anti-cancer treatments. However, some individuals may have a less effective immune response and lower antibody levels. Research is required to understand the protection provided by antibodies generated following COVID-19 infection and vaccination.\nIt is important to safeguard, monitor and protect people with cancer. In direct response, the National COVID cancer survey was launched in September 2021 across England. The survey will provide crucial insights to aid wider efforts to safeguard, protect and monitor vulnerable groups and those living with and beyond cancer.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999094009399414}
+{"content": "Without the trust that mAssets should be pegged to oracle prices, mAsset prices could theoretically diverge from oracle prices. Unlike minting liquidation which can create buying pressure to drive prices upwards, the Mirror protocol can only drive downward pressure to the minimum collateral price of an mAsset. For instance, if the MCR of an asset is 150% and the oracle price of XXX is $100, then the price of an mXXX could, in theory, reach $150. However, once the price of mXXX is greater than $150, then arbitrageurs can simply mint mXXX with $150 worth of collateral, sell the mXXX for $160, and forego the collateral. Therefore, the theoretical maximum price of mXXX would be $150. If, in practice, mAsset prices did drift significantly higher than oracle prices, governance could be used to solve this by creating incentives to mint and sell assets. For instance, the MCR could be lowered in order to reign in mAsset prices or negative selling fees could be used to incentivize users to mint assets and sell them in the market. Changing governance, however, would require a proposal and the collective agreement of MIR stakers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6078327894210815}
+{"content": "OBJECTIVE\nWe describe the baseline characteristics and complications of individuals with influenza in the US FDA's Sentinel System by antiviral treatment timing.\nDESIGN\nRetrospective cohort design.\nPATIENTS\nIndividuals aged ≥6 months with outpatient diagnoses of influenza in June 2014-July 2017, 3 influenza seasons.\nMETHODS\nWe identified the comorbidities, vaccination history, influenza testing, and outpatient antiviral dispensings of individuals with influenza using administrative claims data from 13 data partners including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, integrated delivery systems, and commercial health plans. We assessed complications within 30 days: hospitalization, oxygen use, mechanical ventilation, critical care, ECMO, and death.\nRESULTS\nThere were 1,090,333 influenza diagnoses in 2014-2015; 1,005,240 in 2016-2017; and 578,548 in 2017-2018. Between 49% and 55% of patients were dispensed outpatient treatment within 5 days. In all periods >80% of treated individuals received treatment on the day of diagnosis. Those treated on days 1-5 after diagnosis had higher prevalences of diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and obesity compared to those treated on the day of diagnosis or not treated at all. They also had higher rates of hospitalization, oxygen use, and critical care. In 2014-2015, among those aged ≥65 years, the rates of hospitalization were 45 per 1,000 diagnoses among those treated on day 0; 74 per 1,000 among those treated on days 1-5; and 50 per 1,000 among those who were untreated.\nCONCLUSIONS\nIn a large, national analysis, approximately half of people diagnosed with influenza in the outpatient setting were treated with antiviral medications. Delays in outpatient dispensed treatment were associated with higher prevalence of comorbidities and higher rates of complication.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7921954393386841}
+{"content": "As we head into another fall during the pandemic, returning employees to the workplace requires both vigilance and flexibility to navigate uncharted territory. In this webinar, Verrill Employment & Labor Attorneys Rob Brooks and Liz Johnston will discuss legal issues for employers at various stages of returning to the workplace, including those working in a “hybrid” model. The discussion will also include the latest guidance and considerations related to federal vaccine requirements for private-sector employees, as well as health care workers and federal contractors. Attendees will gain insights on navigating their plans for a smooth and safe return to the workplace and best practices for the workplace among the latest COVID-19 developments.\nThe webinar is free, all you need to do is register. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. for this free webinar.\nThis will be held virtually on Zoom. A link to participate will be sent with your email confirmation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9010120034217834}
+{"content": "Happy Principal Appreciation Week January 24-30 Great leaders harness personal courage, capture the hearts and minds of others and empower new leaders to make the world a better place. -Maxine Driscoll\nThroughout each school year, our wonderful principal and assistant principal assume the commitment to lead our students to a successful future. They support and guide quality teachers and staff, resulting in safe and productive learning environments for our students. Teachers rely on them to ensure they have the necessary resources to provide engaging and enriching lessons so that each student has the opportunity can learn. Principals truly guide academic success. Our principals work diligently to represent our community. The needs of the community are reflected in the passion our principals instill into our teachers and staff, who strive to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of each student. Our principals listen and learn with parents and students each and every day.\nPrincipals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success.\nMrs. Castillo and Mr. Birge serve as role models for our entire community every day! We are excited to hear about Governor Northam's proclamation and wish them a wonderful week ahead.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5826069116592407}
+{"content": "In the last decade, PSA was all we had. Fortunately, in 2014, that's not the case anymore. The following are tests which can complement the PSA in decision making about whether a prostate biopsy is really needed:\n1) PHI (prostate health index) - blood test\n2) 4Kscore - blood test\n3) PCA3 - urine test\nThere are also various calculators based on PSA, physical exam results, and age which assess the risk of cancer. These include:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999052286148071}
+{"content": "Feedforward\nPosted September 5, 2020on:\nI had to dive deep into my Diigo archive for this one. It was this recent tweet that sparked my search.\nThe tweeter generously shared her own Diigo-based links to feedforward.\nMy own search was a single JISC article that was first published in December 2013 and then updated in March 2016. So the concept is not new.\nIt is, however, different in mindset and orientation. It is based on the growth of the person receiving it, not the ego and judgement dispensed by the giver. It is a longer term strategy that focuses on future work.\nIn hindsight, I could have used this concept and practice in a course I facilitated earlier this year. I gave my students two assignments that were tightly linked and the second depended heavily on making improvements to the first. Instead of simply focusing on feedback, I should have created the expectation of feedforward instead.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7255662679672241}
+{"content": "Blockchain technology and smart contracts are significant innovations. However, the technology is only as secure as the code written for it. Trader Joe is one of the blockchain projects that, with the help of multi-auditing, avoided a potential catastrophe due to a code vulnerability.\nTrader Joe Gets Multiple Code Reviews, But....\nIt is good to see more DeFi projects undergo code reviews to ensure their project will keep clients' funds safe. As most of these solutions are decentralized and trustless, the code must hold up under pressure and not contain any vulnerabilities. I am glad to see more audits happening, although everyone needs to remember they are not a guarantee for safe and secure code, unfortunately,\nIn the case of Trader Joe, the security audits themselves were rather interesting. Even though the team has undergone more than one of these audits, it appeared most of the verification procedures overlooked one crucial vulnerability. I can understand it is difficult for auditing firms to look at everything and wonder if it works as intended, although when multiple parties miss the same issue, something doesn't appear right.\nPer the explanation, there was a vulnerability in the MasterChefJoeV2 contract. Suppose an attacker took a flash loan and deposited tokens eligible for double rewards. In that case, they could emergency withdraw them, deposit a single token back, and harvest the bonus rewards as they would have with the total amount of initial tokens. That is a significant vulnerability and one that can have severe consequences. Furthermore, if multiple people exploited that option, double rewards would be issued to users who do not provide the necessary liquidity.\nAlthough the TraderJoe team removed the double rewarder contracts, it is still a strong wake-up call. With $25,000 in rewards at stake, pulling the plug is the option I would take as well. Interestingly, this issue was discovered by the SushiSwap team and not an auditing firm. However, TraderJoe has confirmed they will undergo a new audit to re-evaluate the entire protocol's security measures.\nWhy Would SushiSwap Do This?\nFor those unfamiliar, SushiSwap is one of the biggest decentralized exchanges in the world. The protocol initially aimed to compete with Uniswap, although it is challenging to dethrone the undisputed king of decentralized trading. Even so, SushiSwap is a successful platform and a platform I enjoy using for some of my tradings. Competition among DEXes is a good thing, as it fuels ongoing innovation and improvements.\nAs Trader Joe is a DEX and lending platform, it is — in theory — a competitor to SushiSwap. However, if any cog in the DeFi machine fails, the impact on other projects can be rather severe. Keeping all projects safe from harm benefits the broader industry, including services that would otherwise be competitors. Moreover, Trader Joe is an up-and-coming platform that is gaining a lot of Total Value Locked on the Avalanche blockchain, making it a platform worth supporting, in my view.\nMoreover, the open-source nature of smart contracts makes them easy to access and read. Therefore, it is in every developer's best interest to look at how others put their code and functions together. If something seems amiss, alerting the code creator is the courteous thing to do. I find it heartwarming that SushiSwap decided to alert Trader Joe about this issue, even though they had no obligation to do so.\nThe HashEx Angle\nAs one of the companies auditing Trader Joe, HashEx looked at the code for this project and documented a few issues in their initial audit report. The issue affecting the smart contract and double rewards was not discovered at the time. SushiSwap’s team was already notified about the issue, allowing them to offer a helping hand. HashEx offered support and advice regarding the severe bugs and recommendations on what to address.\nThe HashEx team conducted a preliminary smart contract audit for TraderJoe in August 2021. The team notes three high-severity issues and several code improvements to be made. As is courtesy in this industry, the firm included several recommendations to ensure these bugs coil not become critical flaws if left unaddressed.\nFollowing the discovery of the vulnerability, the team looked back at the code and confirmed no one had any time to exploit the vulnerability before Trader Joe removed the double rewards. Moreover, the EmergencyWithdraw function was used three times for small amounts, confirming no funds have been stolen. However, it is evident that multiple audits from several independent companies — something that is largely accepted in the DeFi space — are an absolute must for any self-respecting project.\nConclusion\nIn the end, the vulnerability has been addressed, and no funds have been lost. Trader Joe and its users are happy and can continue using Avalanche's service without any issues. The double rewards are no longer in play, although removing them was the only viable option to guarantee safety for all involved parties.\nI'm glad to see such a quick resolution to this matter, and it highlights the need for multi-auditing. Having multiple sets of eyeballs go through code is essential to ensure the code works as intended and cannot be exploited in any manner. It is also a severe warning to other DeFi projects that either refuse or neglect audits, of which there are many. Having code vetted by official auditing companies or developers is essential to prevent any future mishaps.\nCreate your free account to unlock your custom reading experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9480454325675964}
+{"content": "Supplementary Material for: Phenotype Discordance between Primary Tumor and Metastasis Impacts Metastasis Site and Outcome: Results of WSG-DETECT-PriMet\ndatasetposted on 15.12.2020, 10:58 by Kolberg-Liedtke C., Wuerstlein R., Gluz O., Heitz F., Freudenberger M., Bensmann E., duBois A., Nitz U., Pelz E., Warm M., Ortmann M., Sultova E., Brucker S.Y., Kates R.E., Fehm T., Harbeck N.\nTumor biological factors of breast cancer (BC) such as hormone receptor (HR) status, HER2 status, and grade can differ in the metastatic cascade from primary to lymph node (LN) metastasis and to distant metastatic tissue. Systematic data regarding therapeutic consequences are yet limited. Introduction: We conducted a prospectively planned, retrospective cohort study comparing BC phenotype in tissue from primary tumors (PTs), locoregional LN metastases, and disease recurrence (DR). HR and HER2 as well as tumor grade in PTs and DR were obtained by a database search. No centralized biomarker testing was performed. The impact of changes in tumor biological factors on post-recurrence survival (PRS) and overall survival was analyzed. Methods: PriMet comprises 635 patients (LN tissue in 142 patients). Discrepancies for HR or HER2 status between PT and DR were observed in 18.7 and 21.6% of cases, respectively. For HR status, positivity of PT and negativity of DR was seen more often (13.2%) than vice versa (5.5%). For HER2 status, negativity of the primary and positivity of DR was seen more often (14.9%) than vice versa (6.7%). Discordance was more often observed between PT and LN metastasis compared to LN versus DR. However, numbers were small. Compared to concordant non-triple-negative (TN) disease, concordant TN disease showed significantly inferior PRS. Results: We demonstrate receptor discordance to occur relatively frequently between PT, LN metastasis, and DR and to impact patient prognosis. However, clinical consequences of receptor discordance need to be drawn with caution considering clinical aspects as well as tumor biology. Conclusion:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5189880132675171}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2017; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\nT he cardiovascular system is a complex arrangement of hydraulic, yet living, components. The complexity of this system may make it difficult for students to see the \"forest\" instead of the \"trees.\" To better explain the dynamics of cardiovascular function and control, an analogy has been drawn to the operation of a city water supply. In cities that use a water tower, fresh water is pumped up into the tower from a river or other source. The tower serves as a pressure reservoir for providingdoi:10.1152/advances.2000.24.1.43 pmid:11209564 fatcat:wvz56jhixfbe7fruxv75jq3ub4", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5884789228439331}
+{"content": "Sesame is one of the most versatile crops. Sesame seeds are a reservoir of healthy fats and protein. The oil extracted from sesame seeds is a premium cooking oil. It's often acknowledged as \"the queen of oils\" due to its high concentration of antioxidants. The September 7 th, 2021 Sustainable, Secure Food Blog explores more about sesame seed cultivation.\nAccording to blogger Gurjinder Baath, there are several reasons farmers choose to grow sesame:\nDue to its short growing season, it can be easily added to various crop rotations.\nSesame requires lower resources and offers more return (less risk) than other crops.\nFarm equipment that farmers already have can be used for growing sesame.\nSesame is known for its heat, drought, disease, and insect tolerance. It is also less susceptible to economic damage from wild hogs, deer, or birds.\nSesame has low water use during the drying phase that leads to more soil water storage for the subsequent crop in double-cropping systems.\nThe brittle sesame residue controls soil erosion like higher residue crops, without the need for excess residue bailing equipment.\nResearchers at Oklahoma State University, where Baath works, have been investigating the potential impacts of different air temperatures on sesame growth, yield, and physiology. They hope to define suitable regions for sesame cultivation as well as develop adaptation strategies for offsetting the impacts of future climate change.\nFuture research will study the factors responsible for temperature tolerance in sesame. Genetic evaluation of sesame is necessary to identify varieties capable of maintaining reproductive development under high temperatures. This will provide a broader geographic adaptation and sustain crop yields under current and future climates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9301495552062988}
+{"content": "Supplies & Equipment\nOur healthcare cleaning training program details the most efficient and effective technology to be used in the healthcare environment. We are dedicated to providing chemicals, tools, and equipment, are not only safe, but highly proficient in allowing the end users to complete the task to a high quality.\nStandard Operating Procedures\nOur program focuses on the conduct required in the healthcare setting. It details the communication, relationships, and solutions that should be standard throughout the industry. Our healthcare cleaning training programs also outline the surveying, estimating, and pricing procedures that provides the best overall partner with healthcare organizations.\nOur healthcare janitorial training program explains in detail the importance of infection prevention and methods associated with that goal. It provides the proper systems to assist with proven cleaning methods the lower the risk of cross contamination that lead to infection. Our program outlines the concept of Universal Precautions and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).\nOur healthcare janitorial service training program details all associated standards to ensure a safe environment for our cleaning staff, healthcare professionals, and of course the patients. We successful equip our cleaning staff through use of a specific Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training program motivating employees to use the correct procedures when potentially infectious materials are present.\nOur healthcare cleaning training program provides the proper methods for cleaning healthcare specific areas, while providing the tools necessary to ensure these methods are used.\nOur healthcare cleaning training program explains the techniques associated with performing quality floor maintenance until not interrupting the care being given to patients. This ensures that staff has an environment they proud of, and provides an appearance that patients and visitors feel comfortable.\nOur healthcare cleaning training program implements a system that relieves healthcare professional of quality standards’ worries. We provide up-to-date, frequent quality inspections that are immediately communicated to the healthcare facility.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5938659906387329}
+{"content": "Conceptual Design Preliminary Design Detailed Design Technical Specifications Bill of Quantities FIDIC Book CoC Water Supply, Wastewater Plants, and Network Systems Urban Infrastructure\nWe prepare designs comprehensively and according to the corresponding stage of the project, and the form of contract selected for the enterprise. We seek to understand the technical and safeguarding issues, the client’s expectations and traditions, as well as the contractor’s abilities when preparing the designs, to minimize any complications during the construction phase, both from the client’s and from the contractor’s side.\nWe bring innovative and established practices from all over the world and integrate our norms and standards to the context specific needs. We aim to avoid adopting a typical bias in the design of water, sanitation, and urban infrastructure to circumvent quick wins. Instead, we take a more progressive stance, adopting long-term views and supporting a progressive management of the assets to be designed and implemented.\nWe offer design services based on the requirement of the projects, For example, FIDIC Condition of Contract or according to the specific standards of the development partner. Our management team has extensive experience in managing design projects following the guidelines of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Union, DANIDA, KfW and JICA.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7390460968017578}
+{"content": "The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) declared that the cholera outbreak in Nigeria had claimed the lives of up to 2,323 people across the country since its onset in January.\nOn Tuesday, September 14, the NCDC proclaimed that 46 new deaths were linked to the disease outbreak across the West African country between August 30 and September 5.\nFigures from the public health agency confirmed that a total of 69,925 suspected cases of cholera infection have already been established in over 25 states and the federal capital territory since the beginning of the outbreak.\nThe NCDC acknowledged that so far, the case fatality rate for the outbreak in the country stands presently at 3.3 %.\nIt further stated that a national multi-sectoral emergency system continues to coordinate and oversee the national response regarding the outbreak.\nAccording to health experts, Cholera is a highly virulent disease characterized in its most severe form by a sudden onset of acute watery diarrhea that can cause death due to severe dehydration.\nNigeria has been badly affected by the cholera outbreak, and this has remained quite persistent, occurring yearly. This happens most often during the rainy season and in areas with deplorable sanitation, overcrowding, lack of clean food and potable water, and areas with no good toilets where open defecation is common. These factors contribute greatly to the rapid spread of the disease.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.984917163848877}
+{"content": "Perspectives\nDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging\nDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are vaulting to the top of the organizational agenda. What are some of the critical success factors for DEI&B in the context of Organizational Talent, Culture, and Transformation?\nWe connected with experts from multiple disciplines, and, the voices within our team, to highlight some critical success factors to consider.\nEMERGING SUCCESS FACTORS TO CONSIDER LISTENING Putting DEI&B front and center within your VOE (voice of employee), VOC (voice of client/customer/candidate) ecosystems resulting in benchmarks, insights, perspectives, and trend analysis. THE MANIFESTO Having a manifesto that sets the context, clearly articulates the ambition, strategic pillars, from>to, journey map, point of view, commitments, and accountability for DEI&B. LEADERSHIP It starts at the top – commitment, composition, communication, and championing. PURPOSE, VALUES, EVP, COLLECTIVE AMBITION Directly embedding DEI&B into the fabric of every aspect of your talent + culture narrative. STORYTELLING Bringing real stories to life is essential to creating emotional connections with DEI&B. Looking beyond video & podcast… to storytelling as a leadership skill + ritual. TOTAL REWARDS INTEGRATION Enhanced programs to address the increase in issues related to mental, physical, and financial well-being along with practical supports like childcare. Pay equity. Incentives & rewards directly linked to DEI&B. TALENT MANAGEMENT Having a clearly articulated strategy for operationalizing DEI&B within the talent management process. Anonymization? Ambitious goals? Bias in tools/process? JOB DESIGN / FUTURE OF WORK Ensuring that job design, skills mapping, remote work, and other such factors are opening doors for DEI&B vs. creating unintended consequences. PARTICIPATION Workforce expectations have shifted with respect to workplace activism, helping set the agenda and drive results. Increased internal + external engagement is critical. INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE Drawing the direct connection between diverse + inclusive teams with organizational performance + innovation… Addressing both the ‘why’ – and the ‘how’. WE ARE MASTER STORYTELLERS. LET US HELP.\nWe help design, and produce storytelling solutions that support and drive your strategic imperatives", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9007947444915771}
+{"content": "Gold exports receipts in 2020 increased to US$6.80 billion, from US$6.23 billion in 2019 on account of price increases, Bank of Ghana’s (BoG’s)2020 annual report has stated.\nThe report said the gold price increase was due to a strong investor appetite for the metal arising from the safe-haven status it enjoys in times of economic and political uncertainty.\nThe economic disruptions caused by COVID-19 influenced the price of gold, as investors rebalanced their portfolios.\nAccording to the report, the average realised price increased by 27.2%, to US$1,764.16 per fine ounce, while the volume of gold exported decreased by 14.2% to 3,854,012 fine ounces in the review year.\nCrude oil exports\nCrude oil export receipts declined by 35.2 per cent in the review year. Total export receipts in 2020 was US$2.91 billion compared to US$4.49 billion in 2019.\nThe volume of crude oil exported declined by 3.7%, to 67,458,206 barrels. The average realised price of crude oil in 2020 was US$43.15 per barrel, compared to US$64.14 per barrel in 2019, representing a decline of 32.7%.\nRestrictions on movements and the slow recovery of economies from the COVID-19 pandemic-induced shocks contributed to the price decline.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5655986666679382}
+{"content": "White Papers\nEveryone Stands to Gain – A Checklist for ESG Progress\nMaking meaningful progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues requires visible commitment from the highest levels.\nBoards and senior executives establish the direction and strength of organisations’ actions to become more sustainable. Clearly communicating how ESG is aligned with strategy is essential to engage stakeholders.\nThis checklist is a practical tool to help legal and governance leaders consider how their organisations are progressing along their journey to become more sustainable, from the big picture to the smaller details.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9984461665153503}
+{"content": "The project aims to comparatively study the implementation of national minimum incomes (NMI) in five Regions of Northern Italy: Piedmont, Lombardy, Autonomous Province of Trento, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna.\nThree main research lines are foreseen: providing a detailed account of the territorial contexts in which the implementation of NMI is ongoing, analysing the NMI’s implementation in the context of specific local welfare systems, identifying and explaining the main dynamics related to the NMI’s implementation in the selected local contexts.\nAfter a preliminary analysis of the existing literature and the various sources available, at least three local cases will be selected in each Region, to be investigated in-depth through a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods, through a participatory research path involving the main stakeholders, as well as social workers and beneficiaries.\nThe project intends furthering the scientific debate about minimum schemes in Italy, by assuming a specific analytical perspective focused on the implementation process considered as a social process entailing multiple roles, practices, and conceptions of poverty by different actors and specific interactions among them.\nFinancing period\n2019-2021\nWorking group\nMarco Arlotti, Stefania Sabatinelli\nFunding Institution\nMIUR – Bando Prin 2017\nPartners\nUniversità degli Studi di Trento, Università di Bologna, Università di Torino", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5785038471221924}
+{"content": "Our research focuses on the adhesion mechanisms of platelets and neutrophils to sites of vascular injury/ activation. For successful adhesion, both cell types rely on activation-dependent receptors (integrins) expressed on the cell surface. We are particularly interested in the role of calcium (Ca2+) as a signaling molecule that regulates the inside-out activation of integrin receptors. Our studies combine molecular and biochemical approaches with microfluidics and state-of-the-art in vivo imaging (intravital microscopy) techniques.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.86407870054245}
+{"content": "VP Bank joins UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance\nRepresenting almost a quarter of global banking assets, with over 50 members from 29 countries and USD 39 trillion in total assets, the NZBA is a critical step in the mobilisation of the financial sector for climate protection. It recognises the vital role of banks in supporting the global transition of the real economy to net-zero emissions, encompassing both operational and attributable emissions (including scope 3 emissions).\nAlliance members commit to:\nSet scenario-based interim targets for 2030 or sooner for priority sectors Prioritise areas of most significant impact, i.e. the most greenhouse gas intensive and emitting sectors Annually publish emissions and emissions intensity Take into account the best available scientific knowledge Set first target(s) within 18 months of signing and report annually thereafter Disclose progress against a board-level reviewed transition strategy\nThe NZBA is convened by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative and is the banking element of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, chaired by Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance ahead of COP 26.\nVP Bank is proud to join leading peers from the banking industry in these collective efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. We look forward to engaging with our clients to support them in their transition plans and accelerate action on climate.\nSustainability is integrated into VP Bank's overall group strategy 2026, and joining this alliance is fully aligned with the existing strategy and commitment to sustainability. VP Bank has already set an ambitious target of achieving net-positive impact through its offering. The Bank also set a target of achieving climate neutrality in its operations by 2026 and its approach to sustainable investing is consistently applied in the investment process and advice provided to clients.\nPaul H. Arni, Chief Executive Officer of VP Bank Group: “Joining the Alliance reflects our ambition to play an active role in creating a positive impact for society and the environment. We recognise the urgent need for action on climate change, and this is prominently reflected in our strategy 2026 in our 'Investing for Change' initiative.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8465358018875122}
+{"content": "10:00 AM - 10:15 AM\n[AHW24-04] Identification of deep groundwater recharge system in an intermontane basin\nKeywords:Groundwater recharge, water quality, Hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope, Radiocarbon, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal\n2. The average altitude of the valley floor is 1350 m above sea level and is surrounded by the hills rising more than 2800 m. Rainfall in the basin is mostly seasonal with roughly 80% of the 1755 mm average annual total arriving between June and September during monsoon season. Groundwater samples were collected from 10 deep tube wells covering almost all parts of the valley and 2 shallow dug wells located at the central part of the valley. All the collected samples were then subjected to the analysis of major dissolved ions, hydrogen and oxygen stable isotopes and radiocarbon.\nGroundwater ion composition using Hexa-diagram showed that the deep groundwater of the Kathmandu Valley tends to be relatively young in the outer peripheral area. Meanwhile for the groundwater located in the central area tends to be older. However, for the shallow wells located at the central area, the higher values of ion composition were derived from the effect of human activities. Relatively high pMC values obtained from radiocarbon were detected from the shallow groundwater at central part of the valley and from the deep groundwater samples those were collected from the peripheral area. On the other hand, the deep groundwater at the central part of valley was observed with low pMC values.\nRelatively heavier stable isotopes of hydrogen were observed from both the deep groundwater and the shallow groundwater in the central part of the valley. Along with the pMC values, these results also suggests the possibility of vertical groundwater recharge from the shallow groundwater to the deep groundwater in central part of the valley. However, isotopically depleted groundwater recorded from the peripheral areas also concludes the recharge in this basin occurs from the mountain areas.\nAKNOWLEDGMENTS: This study was supported by the JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number is 18K11617. It was also partly supported by the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development Program (SATREPS, Project Manager: Professor Narendra Man Shakya and Professor Futaba Kazama) of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)/Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7218496799468994}
+{"content": "Although there are still a lot questions about where the healthcare IoT security market is headed; we know that these solutions bring innovative asset management and security capabilities, according to a recent KLAS report.\nAs IT and security leaders are learning, managing medical devices isn’t a one-time event, but rather a multifaceted process that requires strong partnerships and a willingness to be nimble.\nDespite the benefits it offers – particularly in terms of patient safety – smart pump and EMR integration has sustained slow growth, according to KLAS. But that could change, depending on a few factors.\nWith remote care becoming increasingly common, CISOs no longer view medical device security as a separate entity; but rather, part of a more holistic approach, according to our expert panelists.\nAs a more diverse array of devices – with an increasingly complex architecture – enter the network, leaders need to adopt different philosophies in order to keep data secure, according to CISOs Art Ream and Ronald Mehring, who shared their thoughts during a recent discussion.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5139626264572144}
+{"content": "The Tensions between Culture and Human Rights: Emancipatory Social Work and Afrocentricity in a Global World Download\nIntroduction: Culture, Human Rights, and Social Work: Colonialism, Eurocentricism, and Afrocentricity (428.4Kb)\n1. Disrupting Popular Discourses on Ilobolo: The Role of Emancipatory Social Work in Engendering Human Rights and Social Justice (418.7Kb)\n3. Socio-Cultural Constructions of Intensive Mothering and Othermothering: Domestic Workers’ Experiences of Distance Parenting and their Conceptualization of Motherhood (406.8Kb)\n4. Misrecognition of the Rights of People with Epilepsy in Zimbabwe: A Social Justice Perspective (409.5Kb)\n5. Harmful Cultural Practices against Women and Girls in Ghana: Implications for Human Rights and Social Work (413.9Kb)\n6. The Intersection of Culture, Religion (Islam), and Women’s Human Rights in Ethiopia: Private Lives in Focus (402.3Kb)\n7. The Implications of a Patriarchal Culture for Women’s Access to “Formal” Human Rights in South Africa: A Case Study of Domestic Violence Survivors (395.7Kb)\n8. Child Marriage among the Apostolic Sects in Zimbabwe: Implications for Social Work Practice (397.1Kb)\n9. “Everybody Here Knows This, If You Want to Go to School then You Must Be Prepared to Work”: Children’s Rights and the Role of Social Work in Ghana (432.6Kb)\n11. Cultural Dimensions of HIV/AIDS and Gender-Based Violence: A Case Study of Alur and Tieng Adhola Cultural Institutions in Uganda (398.6Kb)\n12. When National Law and Culture Coalesce: Challenges for Children’s Rights in Botswana with Specific Reference to Corporal Punishment (499.5Kb)\nAccessioned2021-05-05T21:40:14Z Available2021-05-05T21:40:14Z Copyright2021 Issued2021-05 Typebook MetadataShow full item record\nAbstractA critical interrogation of the relationship between cultural practices and human rights in Africa rooted in Afrocentricity and emancipatory social work. Cultural practices have the potential to cause human suffering. The Tensions between Culture and Human Rights critically interrogates the relationship between culture and human rights across Africa and offers strategies for pedagogy and practice that social workers and educators may use. Drawing on Afrocentricity and emancipatory social work as antidotes to colonial power and dehumanization, this collection challenges cultural practices that violate human rights, and the dichotomous and taken-for-granted assumptions in the cultural representations between the West and the Rest of the world. Engaging critically with cultural traditions while affirming Indigenous knowledge and practices, it is unafraid to deal frankly with uncomfortable truths. Each chapter explores a specific aspect of African cultural norms and practices and their impacts on human rights and human dignity, paying special attention to the intersections of politics, economics, race, class, gender, and cultural expression. Going beyond analysis, this collection offers a range of practical approaches to understanding and intervention rooted in emancipatory social work. It offers a pathway to develop critical reflexivity and to reframe epistemologies for education and practice. This is essential reading not only for students and practitioners of social work, but for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of African cultures and practices. InstitutionUniversity of Calgary\nUniversity of KwaZulu Nata\nUniversity of Stavanger\nUniversity of Johannesburg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6418254375457764}
+{"content": "The VA, which provides health care for 9 million veterans, has faced challenges in managing inventory at its pharmacies. For example, VA medical centers have struggled to accurately account for and update information on medications in stock.\nIn this report, we found that VA cannot fully oversee management of pharmacy inventories system-wide because VA lacks\na comprehensive system to manage pharmacy inventory—a new system will not be implemented for up to10 years\na focal point for system-wide oversight.\nWe recommended that VA designate a focal point to oversee system-wide pharmacy inventory management.\nThis automated medication dispensing machine at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center allows real-time tracking of inpatient medications.\nThis photo shows rows of containers going from floor to ceiling on both sides of an aisle.\nWhat GAO Found\nSelected Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) medical centers (VAMC) use generally similar approaches for managing their pharmacy inventories. For example, all VAMCs store certain medications in secured areas. However, GAO found that VAMCs have also taken unique approaches for procuring and tracking medications, as allowed under VA policy. For example, to better address medication shortages, one VAMC pharmacy GAO visited established a shortage committee that meets on a weekly basis. Another VAMC pharmacy uses an automated dispensing machine together with compatible software that allows the pharmacy to track the location of most inpatient medications in real-time (see figure).\nAutomated Dispensing Machine at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center\nGAO also found that VA's oversight of VAMCs' pharmacy inventory management is limited as VA lacks a comprehensive inventory management system or a focal point for system-wide oversight. In May 2018, VA signed a contract for a new electronic health records system that should allow VA to monitor VAMCs' inventories; however, VA officials expect implementation of this system to take up to 10 years. Based on a review of VA policies and interviews with VA officials, GAO found that VA has not designated a focal point with defined responsibilities for system-wide oversight of VAMCs' pharmacy inventory management. This is inconsistent with federal internal control standards for monitoring and establishing structure and authority to achieve an entity's objectives. Without a focal point for system-wide oversight, VA has limited awareness of the unique approaches that VAMCs use to manage their inventories and is missing an opportunity to evaluate these approaches. Additionally, VA cannot effectively share and standardize inventory management best practices as appropriate. Having a focal point is especially important given that VAMCs have historically had challenges in managing their inventories and a comprehensive pharmacy inventory management system may not be available for the foreseeable future.\nWhy GAO Did This Study\nVA provides health care services, including pharmacy services, to approximately 9 million veterans each year. Since 2000, VAMCs have faced recurring challenges in managing their pharmacy inventories, including difficulties with accurately accounting for and updating inventory totals through their pharmacy systems.\nGAO was asked to review VA pharmacy inventory management. This report (1) describes approaches selected VAMCs use to manage their pharmacy inventories and (2) assesses the extent to which VA oversees VAMCs' efforts to manage their pharmacy inventories.\nTo conduct this work, GAO visited a non-generalizable selection of five VAMCs chosen for the complexity of services offered and variation in location. GAO also reviewed VA national policies and local polices for the selected VAMCs and interviewed VA officials at the headquarters, regional, and local levels. GAO assessed VA's oversight of pharmacy management in the context of federal internal control standards.\nRecommendations\nGAO recommends that VA designate a focal point for overseeing VAMCs' pharmacy inventory management efforts system-wide and define the focal point's responsibilities. VA concurred in principle with the recommendation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9191008806228638}
+{"content": "Relationships is the way in which we experience and cope with life. The concept of relationship can be used in various contexts, including the context of marriage and dating relationships. It refers to any group of people who share a common experience or background, often involving family members or relatives.\nRelationship most often refers to: Personal relationships and relatives: a close, personal, or interpersonal relationship between two people. It may include close relatives such as a brother or a sister, parents, children, and sometimes even grandparents. A romantic relationship might also be included under the term. Interpersonal relationship refers to a close, personal, or interpersonal relationship between two people, often involving two or more persons. Dependence and correlation, relationships in statistics regarding two factors or sets of information.\nTo further understand the meaning of the relationship, we have to understand first what relationships are. To elaborate this concept, let us take into consideration the example of a friendship. In this case, two people share the same experience, view, interests, or values; they also have a positive relationship, at least at the start of the friendship. However, over time the friendship develops into a more romantic one. At high levels of intimacy, the level of support and dependence for the other person grows significantly and in the end it becomes a more enduring form of relationship.\nAccording to a popular definition Civil unions or marriages are “an official union governed by public law that recognizes the civil union between the partners and provides for the legal rights, benefits, and responsibilities of those relationships.” However, as stated above, the meaning of civil union varies from one person to another and even between long-term relationships. For example, in Canada, a civil union is not considered equivalent to a marriage; whereas, in the US, a civil union is considered equivalent to a divorce. Furthermore, while a civil union is recognized in many countries, not all countries recognize same-sex civil unions. This means that there can be significant relationships among civil unions without being considered as a long-term relationship or marriage.\nFinally, we come across the third aspect that refers to the sexual attraction to another person. As previously mentioned, the term does not conform to a particular definition. Thus, same-sex relationships may exist in which one party has a dominant attitude towards the same sex or the other party is not attracted towards the same sex. The expression, “non-monogamous” does not therefore mean a same-sex sexual attraction but rather a person who have a dominant or a non-dominant sexual attraction to the same sex.\nAlthough the definition of romantic relationships differs among the different people use this term, some relationships do have clear and common characteristics. These relationships are referred to by different names like enduring, committed, ongoing, committed/open, ongoing, engaged, and dating relationships. The same-sex relationship has been referred to as a sexual relationship and the non-heterosexual has also been called a non-affective relationship. The persistence of these relationships after a period of time is what prompts people to think of the terms in the way they do.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6954814195632935}
+{"content": "Despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with disabilities remains in place. As schools shift to more distance learning, teams of educators are left to redesign what FAPE looks like when they cannot be physically present with their students. That’s why the Center, in partnership with the Diverse Learners Cooperative, has created a guide that offers a decision-making model that aims to balance individual student needs within a virtual learning context, as well as a range of exemplars showing how this model can be applied.\nReading Time: < 1 minute", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000035762786865}
+{"content": "No matter how many times I see the fall foliage, it doesn’t cease to amaze me. I’d like to say I appreciate all things with the same awe, but it’s not the case.\nI often wonder if it is the way it looks or the way I look at it, and why do some people, places, things, and experiences become mundane and others continue to inspire us forever.\nMy hiking buddies and I often joke about how we feel bad for squirrels, who aren’t featured in many photos and do not get even a small amount of attention compared to other wildlife. At the same time, I recall when friends and relatives visited Long Island from other countries, they were in awe of these common grey fur balls.\nOur reactions are somewhat based on our perceptions and on values we assign, whether we are aware of it or not.\nRegardless of the reason, I hope the fall foliage never ceases to draw me in, and I continue to appreciate it with wonder year after year.\nPortrait of Fall By Alora M. Knight\nLooking out my window\nIn October’s golden light, I see a beauty unsurpassed, A truly lovely sight.\nLeaves are saying soft good-byes\nAs they come floating down To make a nature’s carpet Of yellow, red, and brown.\nMountain tops, now turned to white,\nForewarn of winter chills, While trees, like golden rivers, Wind their way up through the hills.\nThroughout our world’s creation\nYou will ever find it thus, Kaleidoscopes of color, In God’s hand, the artist’s brush.\nPHOTO: @be_naturae", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5008320808410645}
+{"content": "Authors: Elizabeth Fitch, Alison Krentel, Kevin Bardosh, Beth Sutherland, Alyssa Jordan, and Margaret Baker\nThe World Health Organization’s 2021-2030 NTD Road Map advocates for greater domestic ownership, mainstreaming, and integration of NTD programs, which in turn requires more capacity strengthening in the short term. This guide addresses one critical gap of the availability of resources to support the use of qualitative methods to strengthen MDA through a six-step process. It aims to facilitate adaptive program learning for MDA by providing guidance on qualitative study design, implementation, analysis, and prioritization of recommendations, while also triangulating findings with existing knowledge. The main document takes the reader through the six steps and contains links to the relevant annexes for each step of the process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9156928062438965}
+{"content": "What's better than more eco-friendly products? Fewer products produced overall! The inconvenient truth of the climate crisis might be that we need to rewire our concept of ownership in many parts of our life, including mobility. Shared mobility concepts have become increasingly common, but they still face many obstacles. How can we design for more trust and better incentivize consumers for shared mobility solutions? How can we make them economically feasible? And how can we avoid collateral negative consequences? In this panel discussion, we'll take a look at what it will take for us - as society, industry, and individuals - to truly embrace new concepts of ownership.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7660409808158875}
+{"content": "Meet two of our lovable Community Care Unit residents, Tom and Jack.\nLoved by both staff and residents, this playful duo provide residents with comfort and support as they undergo mental health treatment.\n“As a resident of the CCU I find our two cats therapeutic. I often visit them in my quiet time and find their on-going presence to be beneficial to my mental health journey.”\nIt is well documented that the presence of animals in treatment can cause feelings of calm and optimism in both adults and children.\nThe Frankston Community Care Unit is part of Peninsula Health’s Mental Health Service, offering a program that emphasises personal recovery and a collaborative approach.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9988402724266052}
+{"content": "Overview\nDr. Greger reviews the latest cutting-edge science in this 140-minute video presentation.\nUpon ordering, you will receive\ninstant delivery of multiple, easy-to-view digital video formats:\nStreaming Video\nM4A File\nM4A Zipped\nChapters 1. Best Supplements for Prostate Cancer 2. How Lead Paint Industry Got Away with It 3. Lead in Drinking Water 4. How the Leaded Gas Industry Got Away with It 5. \"Normal\" Blood Lead Levels Can Be Toxic 6. Effects of Low-Level Lead Exposure 7. How to Lower Lead Levels with Diet (Part 1) 8. How to Lower Lead Levels with Diet (Part 2) 9. Best Foods for Lead Poisoning (Part 1) 10. Best Foods for Lead Poisoning (Part 2) 11. Can Vitamin C Help with Lead Poisoning? 12. Yellow Bell Peppers for Male Infertility? 13. The Role of Burger Viruses in Cancer 14. Microbiome We Are What They Eat 15. Best Aromatherapy Herb for Alzheimer's 16. Natural Treatment for Acne 17. Controversy Over the Trans Fat Ban 18. Banning Trans Fat in Processed Foods 19. Best Food for Sexual Dysfunction 20. Food Industry Wants Public Confused 21. What Does Low WBC Count Mean? 22. What is the Ideal WBC Count? 23. Best Supplement for Fibromyalgia? 24. Fermented or Unfermented Soy Foods? 25. Soy Foods for Prostate Cancer Prevention 26. Treating Heart/Kidney Failure with Diet\nAll of these videos are available for free on NutritionFacts.org.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5247629880905151}
+{"content": "Effects of the two-component sensor-regulator pairs DctBD and NtrBC upon the expression of a dctA::phoA fusion from Rhizobium meliloti were determined under excess and limiting nitrogen concentrations in Escherichia coli. Results indicated that NtrBC affected transcription from the dctA promoter on a number of regulatory levels and under different physiological conditions in the heterologous host. However, NtrBC-dependent cross-talk was not observed in free-living R. meliloti under the conditions tested. Comparisons of the predicted amino acid sequences of DctD and NtrC from various sources indicated a specific region of the NtrC from rhizobia, which may have diverged from a consensus NtrC/DctD sequence to minimise interference between the two component systems, NtrBC and DctBD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7876033186912537}
+{"content": "This report summarises an assessment of a range of leading metrics that can be used to credibly measure and report on performance over time and across multiple spatial scales. The research focuses on six critical sustainability issues: deforestation, biodiversity, water use, forced labour, poverty, and Greenhouse Gas emissions.\nView items\nThis webinar provided an opportunity for those working in the palm oil sector in Asia, including on the demand side, to hear about ongoing efforts in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore that are strengthening demand for sustainable palm oil such as youth engagement, industry platforms, and company rankings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9733883142471313}
+{"content": "Automotive Industry Trends: Casualty risk landscape Article information and share options\nThe automotive industry is encountering extensive upheavals on multiple fronts due to fundamental disruptions in propulsion technologies and mobility concepts. Electromobility, driving automation, computerised and connected vehicles, and the sharing economy have given rise to a myriad of interconnected trends that are significantly impacting the casualty insurance risk landscape for the automotive industry.\nOur specialist teams of risk engineers partner with the Swiss Re Institute to ensure our knowledge and expertise of the automotive industry remains highly relevant and insightful for our clients and brokers. A tool for reaching this goal is our Industry Trends Report, which aims at supporting your underwriting decisions, helping you to focus on the right risks at the right time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997104406356812}
+{"content": "First Paragraph\nJerome Namias (1910–1997) pioneered the art and science of long-range weather forecasting. He also set off the modern era of research in climate and atmospheric science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Largely self-taught, Namias developed an exceptional physical intuition for the intricate interplay between atmosphere and ocean. In an era when the skill of weather forecasts was limited to two or three days, Namias advocated the heretical notion that climate, the sum total of weather, might be predictable for weeks, months, or even longer. He was among the first to realize that planetary-scale air-sea interactions strongly influence climate variability and thereby make certain, specialized types of predictions possible far beyond the time horizon of ordinary weather forecasts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7407686710357666}
+{"content": "As we have already seen, Covid-19 is fundamentally altering what work is performed and how we perform it. With this in mind, now is the time to think about improving your selection process. That begins with the interview.\nDuring this webinar, we discuss the methods and approaches to enhancing interview effectiveness with the goal of improving selection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.910677969455719}
+{"content": "Alcoholics Anonymous\nNo matter how strong your love, if someone is not motivated to help themselves, no matter how much they beg you, you cannot do the work for them.\nI may not be popular for saying this, but guess what -- people relapse; that's a reality on the path to recovery. And if anything, over the years, I've discovered that the more people who know I'm in recovery, the more support I'm exposed to when I might be struggling and prone for a relapse.\nAddiction is misunderstood, and it leaves those suffering from the condition stigmatized. Society makes the assumption that an addict has a personal problem, not a medical one.\nIt was the great Carl Sagan who said: \"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9948091506958008}
+{"content": "For some couples, staying at home during COVID-19 has been a blessing. It has opened up opportunities to improve communication, discover new idiosyncrasies, and spend quality time pursuing mutual interests and hobbies. However, many couples have also noted that being cooped up with their partner has led to the discovery of more areas of improvement within the relationship. With the increase in contact, it is not unusual to experience more frequent arguments and difficulty cop", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9248020052909851}
+{"content": "Title Date of this Version\nSpring 4-4-2011\nAbstract\nTen members of Lincoln Fire and Rescue in Lincoln, Nebraska agreed to participate in a thirteen week tactical strength and conditioning fitness program conducted by Athology Inc. that included a Physiological, Physical, and Cognitive Component. Participants completed three workouts per week lasting approximately 90 minutes each, conducted by fitness trainers from Athology Inc. Participants completed lab draws at the beginning and end of the program as well as an EKG at the onset of the program, conducted off-site at a local hospital. Participants completed performance and agility testing at the onset and end of the program. Lastly, participants completed cognitive testing at a baseline, following a workout during the first week of the program, six weeks into the program, and during the final week of the program. Medical, fitness, and agility testing assessed changes in physical performance over the thirteen weeks, and cognitive testing assessed performance on cognitive tasks related to firefighter performance following a physically strenuous task. Finally, significant variables were combined to form an aggregate fitness and experience variable to test their impact on working memory and domain-specific decision making. In conclusion, fitness and experience did not predict performance on a working memory or decision making task for professional firefighters.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7390865683555603}
+{"content": "As Western blood transfusion practices are changing, there is interest and need in anticipating the future demand of blood products and how a blood establishment can actively prepare for various long-term developments. This article provides an overview of how a scenario approach was used to prioritize key categories of drivers for the future demand of red blood cells and the organizational implications thereof for Sanquin, the Dutch national blood establishment.Study Design and Methods\nBased on previously identified drivers from interviews and a literature review (Step 1), we conducted scenario sessions and a survey to rank a list of drivers (“themes”) with its related opportunities and threats (Step 2), to identify mitigating measures per theme through focus groups (Step 3).Results\nIn Step 2, 10 themes were found that were classified in terms of importance and uncertainty. These were plotted on a two-dimensional graph with an ellipse to indicate the interquartile ranges per theme. Experts rated the top three most important themes to be the blood supply organization, precision medicine, and red blood cell replacements. In Step 3, focus groups identified specific mitigating measures per theme. These measures had parallel ideas, such as the need for an innovative mentality, internal and external communication and collaboration, and building Sanquin's reputation and trust with the public.Conclusion\nHaving identified the most important themes with suggestions for mitigating measures, Sanquin can take steps to become adaptive and proactive. Other blood establishments may also use a scenario approach to create contextualized long-term strategies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6286742091178894}
+{"content": "Fitch Ratings has affirmed Uzbekistan’s long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BB- with a stable outlook.\nFitch said it was expecting the Uzbek economy to expand by 6.2% in 2021 adding that the growth would maintain strong momentum, averaging 5.7% in 2022-2023 supported by a gradual pace of fiscal consolidation, strong investment, continued access to external financing and reforms positively impacting agriculture, construction and industrial production.\nThe same forecast was earlier unveiled by the World Bank’s Autumn Europe and Central Asia Economic Update.\nFitch forecasts that Uzbekistan’s overall fiscal deficit would increase to 5.2% of GDP in 2021, slightly below the government’s 5.5% target and the BB median forecast of 5.7%.\n“Our 2021 forecast incorporates a moderate increase in the consolidated budget deficit to 3.4% of GDP, up from 2.8% in 2020, but below the government projection of 3.7%”, the agency said.\nIt also forecasts a gradual fiscal consolidation with the overall deficit reaching 4.3% of GDP in 2022 and 3.8% in 2023, as authorities continue to emphasize spending on investment, health and education.\nGovernment debt is set to rise to 42% of GDP in 2021 from 37% in 2020. Fitch projects debt to reach 44% of GDP in 2023, still below the 59% BB median forecast, but more than double its 2018 level of 20%.\nThe rating agency added that Uzbekistan’s current account deficit would remain wider than peers’ (6.5% of GDP in 2021 and average 5.7% in 2022-2023), driven by strong domestic demand, but continued external financing availability, FDI inflows and relative stability in gold prices (62% of international reserves) would prevent significant erosion of reserves.\nFitch added that it was expecting the Central Bank of Uzbekistan to maintain positive real rates, as part of its transition to inflation targeting. The inflation is projected to decline to 9.8% until the end of the year. (Uzreport/Business World Magazine)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5286626219749451}
+{"content": "As a science-based sleep resource, we accompany our readers along their journey to a better night’s sleep. By conducting extensive research, in-house product tests, and academic reviews of journals and publications, we aim to distill scientific information into clear and accessible guides, articles, and recommendations.\nPrior to publication, all content of Sleep Science undergoes a thorough writing and review process.\nWe exclusively use reputable, data-driven sources. For our articles, these include peer-reviewed medical journals, data from academic and scientific research, reports from government agencies, and recommendations from legitimate associations such as The National Sleep Foundation. For our product guides and reviews, we source from in-house product tests, verified customer experiences and direct feedback, and publicly available information from brand websites and product pages.\nAfter our writers draft their original work, our team of reputable Sleep Researchers fact-check and revise these to ensure that they are accurate and scientifically sound. Likewise, all content is regularly reviewed to ensure that every page is up-to-date and validated by the latest findings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9804528951644897}
+{"content": "Abstract\nReproductive technologies may assist amphibian conservation breeding programs (CBPs) to achieve propagation targets and genetic management goals. However, a trial-and-error approach to protocol refinement has led to few amphibian CBPs routinely employing reproductive technologies with predictable outcomes. Additionally, while injections can be safely administered to amphibians, perceived animal welfare risks, such as injury and disease transmission, warrant the development of alternative hormone administration protocols. The present study investigated the spermiation response of roseate frogs, Geocrinia rosea, administered various doses of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) via subcutaneous injection. This study also quantified the spermiation response of frogs administered both hormones via topical application. Total sperm, sperm concentration and sperm viability were assessed over a 12-h period post hormone administration. Males released sperm in response to the injection of hCG (88-100% response; 5, 10 or 20 IU), but all samples collected from males administered hCG topically (100, 100 + DMSO or 200 IU hCG) were aspermic. In contrast, males consistently released sperm in response to both the injection (100% response; 1, 5 or 10 μg), or topical application (80-100% response; 50, 50 + DMSO or 100 μg) of GnRH-a. Overall, the administration of GnRH-a was more effective at inducing spermiation than hCG. Mean total sperm and sperm concentration were highest in response to the optimal topically applied dose of 100 μg GnRH-a (mean total sperm = 2.44 × 103, sperm concentration = 1.48 × 105 sperm/ml). We provide novel evidence that topical application provides a viable alternative to injection for the administration of GnRH-a to induce spermiation in amphibians.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.699487566947937}
+{"content": "Abstract\nEvaluation of the biological control program against\nDiatraea spp. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on sugar cane in Trinidad. AbstractInoculative releases of the imported tachinids Lixophaga diatraeaeand Metagonistylum minensewere conducted in sugarcane plantations in Trinidad over a period of 15 years for the control of Diatraeaspp. (mainly D. saccharalis). However, permanent establishment of the parasitoids has not been recorded. The most effective tachinid has been the indigenous species Paratheresia claripalpis,with a specific parasitism rate of 5.0%, followed by L. diatraeae(0.6%) and M. minense(0.2%). Other parasitoids include Cotesia flavipes(5.0-10.0% parasitism) and Agathis stigmaterus[ Alabargus stigma] (0.5-2.0%). Allorhogas pyralophagus,introduced from Mexico, had a parasitism rate of <5.0%. Following the release of 11 parasitoid species, the overall parasitism rate was 16.3-23.5%. This resulted in a gradual reduction of damage due to Diatraeaspp. from 16.9% in 1984 to 5.7% in 1987. Computer predictions indicated a reduction in damage by Diatraeaspp. to below the accepted economic threshold of 5.0% during 1987-89.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9979012608528137}
+{"content": "Empagliflozin: effects within the heart and vessels. Finally, we focus on practical management issues regarding SGLT2i use in association with additional T2D and HFrEF common pharmacological therapies. Security considerations will also be highlighted. Considering the paradigm shift in T2D management, from a focus on glycaemic control to a broader approach on cardiovascular safety and event reduction, including the potential for wide SGLT2i implementation in HF individuals, with or without T2D, we are facing a encouraging time for major changes in the global management of cardiovascular disease. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this WF 11899A article (10.1007/s10557-020-06973-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. value (HR 0.78, 95% WF 11899A CI 0.61C1.00,\np?=?0.05), or all-cause death ((HR 0.83, 95% CI 0.68C1.02, p?=?not available (NA)), but showed a pronounced reduction in HHF (HR 0.61, 95% CI 0.47C0.80, p?0.001). In aggregate, these findings suggest that in individuals with higher renal dysfunction, SGLT2i confer actually higher reductions in HHF, as also suggested from the meta-analysis results [27]. However, the degree of renal dysfunction or presence of founded CVD does not appear WF 11899A to fully explain the observed heterogeneity in terms of mortality amongst the three published SGLT2i CVOTs. Based on this heterogeneity, the 2019 Western Society of Cardiology (ESC) Recommendations [32] on diabetes, pre-diabetes and CVD, developed in collaboration with the Western Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), offers given empagliflozin a class IB recommendation to reduce the risk of death in individuals with T2D and CVD. In addition, empagliflozin, dapagliflozin and canagliflozin are recommended in individuals with T2D and CVD or at very high/high CV risk, to reduce CV events, as first-line antidiabetic therapy in naive individuals, not previously treated with metformin [32]. This recommendation is definitely criticized, namely from the convincing beneficial effects (HbA1c 6.5C7.5%) (glycated haemoglobin) of early combination therapy [33]. A CVOT with the SGLT2i ertugliflozin [26] is currently underway, with results expected in the near future (Table ?(Table11). SGLT2i Effects on HF Results in T2D Individuals Additional subanalyses of the three abovementioned CVOTs [20C22] have been published, exposing further data concerning SGLT2i effects on HF results in individuals with T2D. An analysis of the CANVAS system showed that canagliflozin reduced the overall risk of HF events in individuals with T2D and high CV risk, with no obvious difference in effects on HFrEF vs. HFpEF events [34]. A recent analysis of the DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial investigated the effectiveness of dapagliflozin in T2D individuals considering baseline HF status [25]. In individuals with T2D and baseline HFrEF, dapagliflozin reduced HHF, CV death and all-cause mortality, whereas in individuals with T2D without baseline HFrEF, the only reduction observed was in HHF [25]. SGLT2i Rabbit polyclonal to AHCYL1 HF-Dedicated Results Trials in Individuals with or without T2D More recently, the DAPA-HF trial results were published [35]. The trial included 4744 HFrEF individuals with our without T2D adopted over a median of 18.2?weeks. It was shown that dapagliflozin 10?mg daily significantly reduced the primary composite endpoint of worsening HF (including HHF or urgent HF visits) and CV death inside a population highly treated with background disease-modifying HF therapies (HR 0.74, 95% CI 0.65C0.85, p?=?0.001), either in individuals with (HR 0.75, 95% CI 0.63C0.90, p?=?NA) or without diabetes (HR 0.73, 95% CI 0.60C0.88, p?=?NA) [36]. The number of individuals needed to treat (NNT) with dapagliflozin to prevent one main event during the trial duration was 21 (95% CI 15C38). Importantly, inside a post hoc analysis including individuals on concomitant sacubitril/valsartan therapy at baseline (nearly 10% of the trial populace), the HR for the primary outcome was consistent amongst individuals on- or off-sacubitril/valsartan. Despite the low percentage of individuals treated with sacubitril/valsartan at baseline, it appears that the benefits of SGLT2i therapy are additive to the people afforded by neurohormonal modulating providers. Moreover, possible heterogeneity was observed according to New York Heart Association (NYHA) practical class, showing higher treatment benefit in class II individuals, compared with class III or IV [35]. Regarding security, the event of adverse events (AEs) was low and related between dapagliflozin and placebo, except for significantly more severe renal adverse events (AEs) in the placebo group (2.7% vs. 1.6%, p?=?0.009) [36]. Table ?Table22 and Table ?Table33 summarize the ongoing HF-dedicated outcomes [36C38] and functional capacity clinical tests with SGLT2i, that may enhance the body of evidence for these providers in HF populations. Table 2 Summary of published or ongoing dedicated heart failure end result tests of SGLT2i\nNCT quantity0305795103057977036192130303612403794518Active compound/comparatorEmpagliflozin/placeboDapagliflozin/placeboDapagliflozin/placeboPioglitazone + dapagliflozin/placeboPopulationHFpEFHFrEFHFpEF with or without T2DHFrEF with or without.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9538522362709045}
+{"content": "De Dreu and Gross's distinction between attack and defense is complicated in real-world conflicts because competing leaders construe their position as one of defense, and power imbalances place status quo challengers in a defensive position. Their account of defense as vigilant avoidance is incomplete because it avoids a reference to anger which transforms anxious avoidance into collective and unified action.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5516961812973022}
+{"content": "Delaware County, Ohio Print\nJoined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:\n2/12/2018\nLead Agency: My Source Point\nLocal non-profit\nAction Plan\nDelaware County developed its action plan using both qualitative and quantitative community data, focusing on six primary areas. The action plan commits to ensuring that older adults have more affordable, accessible, and safe housing and transportation options. The county is also working to provide safe and accessible gathering spaces for people of all ages, while ensuring that older adults have the community support, health, and safety services they require. The plan highlights that health and social services are well-distributed, conveniently located, and offer an adequate range of community supports that promote, maintain, and restore health for people of all ages and abilities. Delaware County is committed to distributing regular and reliable information to older residents through different sources, such as mail, email, newspaper, and radio, as well as through public meetings, community centers, and clubs.\nAction Plan Highlights HousingFocus on financial concerns and housing affordability for older adults by creating a directory that identifies legal and financial options related to housing, rebooting home safety checks as part of fall prevention, and working with community leaders, development and government officials to increase stock of affordable and accessible housing. TransportationHelp residents find individualized transportation solutions based on their unique circumstances through Mobility Manager consultations that support older adults in meeting their mobility needs with individualized resources. Outdoor SpacesIncrease access to outdoor spaces by creating a color-coded quadrant map of the county that includes all natural and paved trails, Preservation Parks, community municipalities, accessible restrooms, parking and other accessibility accommodations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6760320067405701}
+{"content": "Women typically earn less yet live longer than men, which suggests they need a different financial plan. Here are 13 strategies to ensure a comfortable retirement\nOf men collecting benefits in 2008, 58% were below the full retirement age. If your husband has been the higher earner, the longer he waits to collect, the bigger your monthly benefit will be after his death.\nNEXT: Retirement: Know what's yours", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9613714814186096}
+{"content": "Due to the exponentially increasing amount of data, there is a need to increase areal storage densities beyond ~1 Tb/in2. This requires the thickness of carbon overcoats (COCs) to be <2 nm. However, friction, wear, corrosion, and thermal stability are critical concerns below 2 nm, limiting current technology and restricting COC integration with heat-assisted magnetic recording technology (HAMR).\nIn a new study by the University of Cambridge, scientists used graphene for ultra-high density hard disk drives (HDD). Graphene enables a two-fold reduction in friction and provides better corrosion and wear than state-of-the-art solutions.\nScientists transferred graphene onto hard disks made of iron-platinum as the magnetic recording layer and tried Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR). Existing COCs don’t perform at these high temperatures, yet graphene does. Subsequently, graphene, combined with HAMR, can outflank current HDDs, giving an exceptional data density higher than ten terabytes for each square inch.\nDr. Anna Ott from the Cambridge Graphene Centre, one of the co-authors of this study, said,\n“Demonstrating that graphene can serve as a protective coating for conventional hard disk drives and that it can withstand HAMR conditions is a significant result. This will further push the development of novel high areal density hard disk drives.”\nProfessor Andrea C. Ferrari, Director of the Cambridge Graphene Centre, added:\n“This work showcases the excellent mechanical, corrosion, and wear resistance properties of graphene for ultra-high storage density magnetic media. Considering that in 2020, around 1 billion terabytes of fresh HDD storage was produced, these results indicate a route for mass application of graphene in cutting-edge technologies.”\nThe study was conducted in collaboration with teams at the University of Exeter, India, Switzerland, Singapore, and the US.\nJournal Reference: Dwivedi et al. Graphene Overcoats for Ultra-High Storage Density Magnetic Media. Nature Communications 12, 2854 (2021), DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-22687-y", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8969639539718628}
+{"content": "Impact3 understands at times of rapid Company growth, strategic alignment is essential across all facets of the organisation. Growth requires internal transformation to meet the new market paradigm. However, fractures can emerge if there is a disconnect between the internal business strategy and the external market forces, This can create downstream tension for Management, employees, customers and investment prospects.\nImpact3 collaborates with you to navigate through unchartered waters, where the needs of Management and employees change quickly. Applying our marketing process of listening internally, delving deep into markets and customer testimonies, we document key insights to objectively understand the unique issues you are facing.\nWe identify market opportunities and potential Company gaps. The output is well-documented and meaningful strategic business insights. This empowers your Management team and people to translate insight into business action. The key deliverable is a business positioning strategy, to ensure a clear vision for continued Company growth. .\nBy strengthening the Business positioning and enabling alignment your organisation will prosper. The key outcome for your organisation is that Management and your people will grow and thrive.\nDrop us a line to understand more, and discover how we can support your business journey.\nConnect to Impact3 Partnership\nIn the spirit of reconciliation, the Impact3 acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country, throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.\nCopyright © 2020 Impact3 Partnership - All Rights\nWe use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6660980582237244}
+{"content": "Liberalism is egalitarian in principle, but why doesn't it do more to promote equality in practice? In this book, the distinguished political philosopher Michael Walzer offers a critique of liberal theory and demonstrates that crucial realities have been submerged in the evolution of contemporary liberal thought.\nIn the standard versions of liberal theory, autonomous individuals deliberate about what ought to be done-but in the real world, citizens also organize, mobilize, bargain, and lobby. The real world is more contentious than deliberative. Ranging over hotly contested issues including multiculturalism, pluralism, difference, civil society, and racial and gender justice, Walzer suggests ways in which liberal theory might be revised to make it more hospitable to the claims of equality.\nCombining profound learning with practical wisdom, Michael Walzer offers a provocative reappraisal of the core tenets of liberal thought.Politics and Passionwill be required reading for anyone interested in social justice-and the means by which we seek to achieve it.\neISBN: 978-0-300-12770-6\nSubjects: Political Science\nTable of Contents\nYou are viewing the table of contents\nYou do not have access to thisbookon JSTOR. Try logging in through your institution for access.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7812298536300659}
+{"content": "Yin is a practice that reminds us to slow down, and embrace stillness. In our fast paced (Yang) world, this is not always easy to prioritize—often feeling uncomfortable. Slowing down for mindful connection with ourselves is necessity to live a balanced life. Understanding the practice of Yin can truly help us restore harmony and balance within ourselves.Read now You will often see a colorful diagram showing the chakras and their rainbow-like colors. These colors are very often used during chakra meditations, visualizations, and yoga. Colors have rich, vibrant and healing energies, which affect us psychologically, emotionally and spiritually.Read now", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9262219667434692}
+{"content": "This method helps to understand users emotions and thoughts behind actions they can to with the product.\nGet a deeper understanding of the systems requirements by defining use cases with actors, goals and system processes.\nA method to sort ideas or information concerning a topic.\nGuide a discussion with potential users to gather insides about their opinion on a product.\nCreating fictional personas increases empathy for the target group and can help in the design process of a product.\nThis methods aims towards prototyping in all stages of a design process. This might enhance a better understanding of the product.\nThis method helps you to get a deeper look into the target group by defining characteristics and needs.\nThis complex method reveals opportunities for addressing the pain points of customers, alleviating fragmentation and ultimately creating a better experience for your users.\nThis qualitative interview brings findings about the system-to-be's surrounding. Interviewees are potential users. Some skills about interviews are relevant.\nThis method is really helpul subsequently to a brainstorming-type-of-method. After gathering lots of ideas some clustering is needed!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.826324462890625}
+{"content": "Key takeaways:\nFashion brands struggle to both measure their own sustainability efforts and communicate their progress to customers.\nMany organisations act both as industry guides and watchdogs, setting guidelines for improvement while also raising questions about trust.\nDespite intentions, these initiatives are often constrained by factors like other industry forces and brands’ own limitations.\nIn the six years leading up to the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013, hundreds of garment workers died in several smaller factory disasters. In most, if not all cases, auditors had inspected the factories, but overlooked clear hazards like structural building flaws and lack of fire escape routes. Factories in Rana Plaza itself had been inspected and deemed in compliance with the monitoring group’s code of conduct.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9944478869438171}
+{"content": "Despite higher inflation, labour shortages, and wage inflation, corporate confidence is growing across the world. There is a consensus that, despite the lingering impact of the pandemic, we are through the worst of times. Consumer confidence is also high and rising, starting with China and the West and gradually spreading to other economies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995269775390625}
+{"content": "Sewage sludge is one of the sinks for PAHs accumulation and concerns are growing regarding the environmental risk of the discharge of PAHs in waste activated sludge (WAS) as a major byproduct of sewage treatment. Here, we evaluated the effectiveness of ozone treatment to eliminate the 16 priority PAHs in WAS. The PAHs removal efficiency increased with ozone dosage and was strongly pH dependent. Even at ozone dosage of 40 mg O3·g-1, the PAHs removal efficiency at pH 9.0 (44.5%) was significantly higher than that observed at pH 5.0 and 200 mg O3·g-1 (41.7%). The pH-dependent elimination behavior of PAHs was attributed to the varying yield of hydroxyl radicals (OH) and degree of sludge disintegration (R2 = 0.88-0.92). Over 96% of the PAHs were in the particulate flocs (PF) phase, while the fraction bound to the freely dissolved (FS) and dissolved and colloidal (DC) matters was negligible, indicating the need of WAS disintegration during ozonation to make PAHs more accessible to O3 molecules and OH to initiate oxidation reactions. Failure of the three-compartment model to describe the PAHs sorption behavior in sludge matrix during ozonation implied that oxidation reaction occurred simultaneously with the partitioning of PAHs from PS to DC/FS fraction. Lastly, the results of the intermittent ozonation experiment demonstrated the interference of soluble organic compounds during PAHs degradation, particularly proteins and humic substances, as O3 and OH scavengers. At ozone dosage of 120 mg O3·g-1 (pH 9.0), the PAHs removal efficiency was improved by 19.5% by intermittent ozonation, as compared to continuous ozonation under the same conditions. Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.\nWenhao Li, Nanwen Zhu, Yanwen Shen, Haiping Yuan.Towards efficient elimination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from waste activated sludge by ozonation.\nEnvironmental research.2021 Apr;195:110783\nPMID:\n33497683", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7149941325187683}
+{"content": "Political Economies and Environmental Futures for the Sharing Economy Summary\nThe sudden rise of the sharing economy has sparked an intense public debate about its definition, its effects and its future regulation. Here, I attempt to provide analytical guidance by defining the sharing economy as the practice that consumers grant each other temporary access to their under-utilized physical assets. Using this definition, the rise of the sharing economy can be understood as occurring at the intersection of three salient economic trends: peer-topeer exchange, access over ownership and circular business models. I shortly discuss some of the environmental impacts of online sharing platforms and then articulate three possible futures of the sharing economy: a capitalist future cumulating in monopolistic super-platforms allowing for seamless services, a state-led future that shifts taxation from labour to capital and redistributes the gains of sharing from winners to losers, and a citizen-led future based on cooperatively owned platforms under democratic control. The nature and size of the social and environmental impacts are expected to differ greatly in each of the three scenarios. This article is part of the themed issue ‘Material demand reduction’\nKeywords: sharing economy, circular economy, access economy, peer-to-peer markets, sustainable consumption, collaborative consumption", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9961134195327759}
+{"content": "A recent study examined the changes in lung function in adults with cystic fibrosis using a test called FOT, and determined its efficacy in detecting changes in the respiratory system.\nThe team observed, in agreement with previous studies, that adult Cystic Fibrosis patients are prone to obstructive airway disease. Specifically, Cystic Fibrosis patients exhibited a significant increase in RV (residual volume) and the RV/TLC ratio (residual volume per total lung capacity), when compared to controls. As a result, adults with Cystic Fibrosis have increased respiratory resistance, i.e., higher resistance from the respiratory tract to airflow during inspiration and expiration, accompanied by a decrease in the homogeneity of ventilation throughout the lungs and lung compliance (the ability for lungs to stretch and expand).\nThe authors highlight that these alterations were successfully detected by combining the FOT with the eRIC model. Therefore, FOT, the team suggests, is a new complementary approach to measure and follow pulmonary function in adult patients with Cystic Fibrosis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9990050196647644}
+{"content": "While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to some older workers taking early retirement, many others remain on the job. They have a living to make, a family that depends on them and bills to pay. However, certain companies do not value experienced and older workers, mistreating them and, occasionally, kicking them to the curb.\nAge discrimination rears its ugly head from time to time in work environments, and employees who are victims should do their best to expose their employer. How does age discrimination emerge in the workplace? Some ways include being passed over for a promotion, and a demotion or termination to clear the way for younger, lower-paid employees.\nFederal law protects workers\nIn 2020, U.S. workers filed nearly 14,200 claims of age discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It marked the fifth year in a row that such claims had declined. Statistics dating back to 1997 showed that age discrimination claims with the EEOC peaked in 2008 with nearly 24,600 filings.\nDespite the challenges in fighting age discrimination, workers should know that federal law is on their side. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects workers who are 40 years of age and older from being ousted or demoted due to age. The law makes it illegal for employers to discriminate in work matters such as hiring, training, assignments, promotions, pay and benefits. However, loopholes have limited the law, which also lost some of its bite due to U.S. Supreme Court rulings through the years.\nDifficult to prove\nAge discrimination is difficult to prove. Employers do their best to conceal any defining moments that would show the company made blatant and hostile decisions in getting rid of older workers. Instead, employers claim reasons such as reorganization and cost-cutting in making their decisions.\nIn reality, these companies target workers who are 50 and older – the ones who often make the most money and have the best benefit plans. While employees of any gender face age discrimination on the job, women are confronted with this issue most often.\nIf you are the victim of age discrimination related to your employment, understand that federal law is on your side. Your legal battle will lay the path for others in a similar position.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6973798274993896}
+{"content": "Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to reduce allergy symptoms brought about by histamine, a natural body chemical. Levocetirizine blocks histamine’s effects, thus lowering allergic symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, itching eyes and nose, and sneezing.\nLevocetirizine does not prevent or treat hives or severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis.\nOne can use this medication for other purposes that this guide does not mention. Nevertheless, always take levocetirizine as directed.\nLevocetirizine should be stopped if these symptoms are noticed:\nIn case of these severe side effects, immediately call your doctor:\nSeek emergency medical help if you have allergic reactions or side effects to the medicine. Contact Yashoda Hospitals for medical help and expert advice if you face unusual problems while taking levocetirizine.\n1. Is levocetirizine a steroid?\nLevocetirizine is an antihistamine medication used to lower symptoms like skin rashes and other allergic reactions occurring in the body due to hay fever, seasonal allergies, etc. The white blood cells produce histamine to defend against an allergen. These cause the said inconvenient allergic reactions. Levocetirizine blocks histamine, and gradually lessens the allergic symptoms.\n2. Does levocetirizine make you sleepy?\nMost antihistamine medications are well recognized to induce sleep, decrease alertness, impair consciousness, and weaken cognitive function with clinical use. Levocetirizine is a new generation antihistamine and improves these events as it does not permeate the blood-brain barrier as much as other antihistamines. It does not induce these side effects for the same reason.\n3. Is Levocetirizine safe during pregnancy?\nLevocetirizine should not be used during pregnancy if not needed. This medication comes under the US FDA pregnancy category: B. No scientific evidence has confirmed that levocetirizine causes fetal disturbance or malformation, or halts the pregnancy. Several animal reproduction studies failed to prove if levocetirizine poses a risk to the fetus.\n4. Is Levocetirizine an antibiotic?\nNo. Levocetirizine has no antibacterial properties. It is simply an antihistamine medication that blocks the production of histamine, a natural chemical in the body. It can treat symptoms of only allergic conditions like itching, rashes, runny nose, and watery eyes. It cannot resist bacterial infection, and thus is not an antibiotic.\n5. How long does levocetirizine stay in your system?\nThe onset of action of levocetirizine lasts for 28 hours. However, it takes 50 hours to be eliminated from your system. You should avoid taking levocetirizine if you are suffering from kidney disease or are undergoing dialysis. Once your symptoms disappear, you should discontinue the medication and watch the weight change.\n6. How long does levocetirizine take to work?\nThe effects of levocetirizine begin after approximately one hour. They reach their peak six hours after administration and remain for 28 hours. In the treatment of allergic rhinitis, the onset of levocetirizine's action remains for one day after taking it.\n7. Why take levocetirizine at night?\nLevocetirizine is often consumed in the morning. You can take it whenever it is suitable, either before or after a meal. However, adequate sleep is needed afterward, as levocetirizine may make you drowsy. It is recommended to avoid activities that require concentration after taking levocetirizine, like driving. Hence, it is best to take levocetirizine at night.\n8. Can I take levocetirizine twice a day?\nNot entirely. Adults and children over 12 years can take levocetirizine 5mg tablets once a day in the evening. In some cases, a 2.5 mg dose (half tablet) is given to patients once again in the evening. Do not exceed the dose of Levocetirizine. Discontinue the tablet if any side effects occur and after the symptoms have disappeared.\n9. Is Levocetirizine safe during breastfeeding?\nSmall doses of levocetirizine are normally acceptable during breastfeeding. However, if the mother exceeds the dosage, it may lead to prolonged effects and drowsiness in infants. Increased dosages can reduce milk supply, especially if consumed with a sympathomimetic drug such as pseudoephedrine.\n10. Does Levocetirizine cause weight gain?\nLevocetirizine blocks histamine to relieve allergic symptoms. This medication has been established to increase appetite in many cases and cause potential weight gain. 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+{"content": "This guide explains prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), and how they can enhance clinical decision making. The guide also explains how PDMP improves patient safety, while helping to decrease prescription drug misuse and unintentional overdose deaths.\nThis manual offers guidance on how to engage youth during government-sponsored events and meetings. It includes resources to support youth services, youth development, youth leadership, civic engagement, and youth organizing.\nThis guide offers strategies for communities on collaborating with faith-based organizations to address the service needs of people living with mental illness, substance use disorders, or both. It highlights examples, and presents challenges and benefits.\nThis manual offers mental health professionals models and techniques for working with people living with co-occurring disorders. It describes screening and assessment and lists five guiding principles for effective management.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000096559524536}
+{"content": "President of the General Assembly : Devajna Karan Gopal\nDear delegates and MUN directors,\nAs the advent of the World Wars in the 20th century brought upon years of tempestuous disillusionment, the world witnessed a dramatic rise in the number of Westphalian sovereign polities. This renewed world order inaugurated great expectations: accountable governance was on the horizon, and hurdles to socio-economic development were soon to be overcome. For several states, sovereignty has delivered on these expectations and ushered in an era of better living standards and contentment. However, between the life expectancies of Singapore and Liberia is an alarming gap, a gap that illustrates the dismal failure of sovereignty in less fortunate polities.\nIn these 'failed' states, human rights violations, crime, corruption, and other impediments to development erode the government's legitimacy. Social unrests and conflicts continue to ravage the nations and aggravate internal strife. Nevertheless, large revenue streams from the sale of natural resources and foreign aid along with the proscription of foreign annexation of territories post-WWII, have reduced incentives for corrupt members of these governments to consider and make prudent policy changes.\nWhile the consequences of ineffective governance are grave for most citizens in these countries, cross-border threats that emerge from these conditions, such as terrorism, have provided significant incentives for the leaders in the world's most powerful and successful polities to aid the development of capable governing systems. The deployment of American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan is perhaps the most well-known example of a foreign power allocating significant funds and resources to set up a new governing structure in a poorly governed nation. With the withdrawal of the troops this year marking the recognition of the American government's failure to promote better governance in these countries, another policy option seems to be a promising alternative: Shared Sovereignty.\nAs voluntary agreements between recognized governing bodies in failed states and an external actor, shared sovereignty holds the potential to target specific failures of institutions with the cooperation of local bodies and the resources of an external actor. A clear example of such an agreement was between West Germany and the western allies during the cold war. While it operated as an autonomous state for the most part, its security policies were under the exclusive control of the allied powers. The agreement was mutually beneficial for both parties: the allies could cease the production of weapons of mass destruction in the area, and West Germany could sustain a democracy with a stable military. Furthermore, the Germans enjoyed the added benefits of being part of a market economy system, which had proven to be more successful in the West than the Soviet bloc's planned economies.\nIn recent years, the United Nations has also engaged in such arrangements with countries like Sierra Leone - establishing a Special Court to prosecute war crimes and other crimes against humanity. The court consisted of a few officials, prosecutors and judges designated by the UN Secretary-General to ensure fair trials and establish greater legitimacy to the court's verdicts. By strengthening the local judicial system in Sierra Leone and furthering the UN's progress towards SDG 16, the agreement was, again, mutually beneficial.\nSimilarly, the UN has endorsed and initiated several shared sovereignty agreements to increase equity between the world's polities in recent decades. Unfortunately, leaders often refuse to engage in shared jurisdiction accords that may significantly reduce their control over the local populace, even in failing polities. Thus, while such agreements can be effective, it is important to be practical and consider the fact that they can only exist to fulfil or control fractional aspects of a government's responsibilities. While the provision of incentives by external actors (like the aid provided to Sierra Leone for showing commitment to prosecuting criminal activity) could encourage more significant shared sovereignty agreements, several limitations exist. Would the need for external actors to provide incentives disincentivize potential efforts? Do mutually beneficial endeavours have to benefit both parties equally? Are large incentives feasible in the long term?\nDelegates at DAIMUN 2021 will engage in intense deliberation and debate on issues that highlight the political manifestations of these questions. They will analyze the limitations of shared sovereignty and evaluate its efficacy as a prominent policy option in the 21st century.\nThe Westphalian world order is collapsing.\nA new political era is approaching. DAIMUN 2021 is calling.\nYours sincerely\nDevajna Karan Gopal President of the General Assembly DAIMUN 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9497026205062866}
+{"content": "Supplementary Material for: Kinetics of Hepatic Volume Evolution and Architectural Changes after Major Resection in a Porcine Model\ndatasetposted on 13.02.2019, 13:17 by Bekheit M., Bucur P.O., Audebert C., Miquelestorena-Standley E., Vignon-Clementel I., Vibert E.\nThe hepatic volume gain following resection is essential for clinical recovery. Previous studies have focused on cellular regeneration. This study aims to explore the rate of hepatic regeneration of the porcine liver following major resection, highlighting estimates of the early microarchitectural changes that occur during the cellular regeneration. Background: Nineteen large white pigs had 75% resection with serial measurements of the hepatic volume, density, blood flow, and architectural changes. Methods: The growth rate initially was 45% per day, then rapidly decreased and was accompanied by a similar pattern of hepatic fat deposition. The architectural changes showed a significant increase in the Ki67 expression ( Results: p< 0.0001) in the days following resection with a peak on the 2nd day and nearly normalized on day 7. The expression of CD31 increased significantly on the 2nd and 3rd days compared to the pre-resection samples ( p= 0.03). Hepatic artery flow per liver volume remained at baseline ranges during regeneration. Portal flow per liver volume increased after liver resection ( p< 0.001), was still elevated on the 1st postoperative day, then decreased. Correlations were significantly negative between the hepatic volume increase on day 3 and the hepatic oxygen consumption and the net lactate production at the end of the procedure ( r= –0.82, p= 0.01, and r= –0.70, p= 0.03). The volume increase in the first days – a fast process – is not explained by cellular proliferation alone. The liver/body weight ratio is back to 50% of the preoperative value after 3 days to close to 100% volume regain on days 10–15. Conclusion:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8165100812911987}
+{"content": "Both public and private infrastructure actors recognize the importance of infrastructure governance to achieve strategic and sustainable outcomes and to engage all stakeholders in infrastructure planning, investment, and delivery.The final session will summarise the main takeaways from the day, highlight major lessons learned, signal opportunities and present future initiatives by the OECD and partners to ensure infrastructure governance benefits all and contributes to inclusive growth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.987720251083374}
+{"content": "Day Traders` Performance Persistence and Market Efficiency Kyung Suh Park, Young Hyun Cho 데이트레이더의 성과지속성과 시장효율성 박경서, 조영현 Abstract We propose an empirical test of weak-form market efficiency through investigating persistence in individual day traders` performance. Individual day traders buy and sell stocks repetitively within the same trading day, and have a propensity to minimize inventory of the stocks by the end of each trading days. These characteristics support the view that individual day traders base their trading decisions on technical analysis which uses past market data such as stock prices and trading volumes. According to the weak-form efficient market hypothesis, no investor can persistently achieve superior performance by trading based on historical market data. Therefore, we can reject the weak-form market efficiency if there exist some individual day traders who persistently achieve superior performance and if the proportion of superior performers exceeds some cutoff level. We use a simple performance distribution to address the statistical measure of persistent performance and the ratio of persistent superior investors, to test the efficient market hypothesis. We find strong evidence of weak-form market inefficiency. The ratio of day traders achieving persistent performance is exceedingly high, which cannot be expected to be observed in an efficient stock market. Key Words: 데이트레이더,성과분포,성과지속성,이상현상,효율적시장가설,Anomaly,Day Trader,Distribution of Performance,Efficient Market Hypothesis,Performance Persistence", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6666508913040161}
+{"content": "This exhibition presents a collection called Beyond Local. It consists of everyday objects for the home that have been created in cooperation with local manufacturers. These manufacturers are all listed on the Skåne local production platform SPOK (Samtida produktion och konsumtion). The objects are what is called “backward designed”. Unlike normal practice, in which an object is designed and then taken as a blueprint to the manufacturer, the design process behind these objects began at the manufacturers.\nUsing visits and discussions to explore which processes and materials the manufacturers work with, Anna has designed these products based on what they know and do best. By investigating the manufacturers’ knowledge and skills it is possible to utilise the manufacturing process to produce more efficiently. The goal is to explore whether the potential exists to product sustainable products on a small scale and with high quality. Small scale but also industrial.\nThe Beyond Local collection consists of seemingly everyday objects, and is an example of what people often automatically buy as disposable items. This is also a product category that designers often overlook. Anna’s collection is not designed solely for function but also for decoration. Unlike their mass-produced counterparts, these objects, which are intended for small-scale production, have both character and provenance.\nThe collection is a master’s degree project by Anna Gudmundsdottir, a graduate of the five-year Master’s Programme in Industrial Design at Lund University. The work as a whole is based on SPOK, which was initiated by designer Jenny Nordberg, who was also a mentor and supervisor for the work. The project takes as a starting point the insights that have been acquired during the time SPOK has been operating. It is part of the ongoing development work that aims to explore how designers can work with local and small-scale manufacturing to foster more sustainable production.\nParticipating manufacturers: Helsingborgs Gummifabrik, ML Borstteknik, Pressmekano, Stålmannen, Herman Andersons plåt, R1 svarvare, AC snickeri", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.944923996925354}
+{"content": "Since the first exoplanet was discovered in 1992, scientists have identified more than 4,000 of these astronomical bodies. Exoplanets—planets found outside our solar system—have been shown to challenge traditional theories of planet formation, which were based on Earth’s own system. A recent study has revealed that gas giants can form[Read More…]\nTag: exoplanets\nEarth-like planets beyond this solar system, also known as exoplanets, are a popular target of research in the search for extraterrestrial life forms. However, the evolutionary processes that give rise to life depend heavily on the physical and chemical characteristics of habitable environments. The role of climate in shaping the[Read More…]\nScientists believe that planets outside of the solar system capable of supporting life should look a lot like Earth. The theory posits that if the chemical components comprising Earth’s atmosphere can be found in that of distant planets, those worlds could harbour similar carbon-based life-forms. This summer, two McGill University[Read More…]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8878135681152344}
+{"content": "Yesterday, our naval officers, engineers, and military experts graduated from the 51st Command and Staff Course (CSC), and the 14th & 15th CSC (Executive) courses. The graduation ceremony was held at the Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College in SAFTI Military Institute.\n2020 has not been an easy year. Despite the challenges thrown in their way, our naval officers and engineers remained undeterred. They continued on with their respective courses to hone their leadership skills, sharpen their strategic and organisational thinking, and fine-tune their operational planning.\n\"Our journey in adapting to the COVID-19 situation was truly memorable.\" – MAJ Koh Mao Jiang, Top Navy Graduate from the 51st CSC.\n\"I remember our initial concerns at the start and questioned the effectiveness of conducting the course online. However, we soon realised that there was no other alternative – we had to adapt or risk cancelling the course. We were determined to make it work and sought to maximise every opportunity that came our way. We turned the 'negatives' into 'positives', and demonstrated adaptability and resilience which are essential qualities for the SAF to thrive in an increasingly uncertain and complex environment.\"\nAttending the CSC is not just another course to gain professional knowledge. It is also part of their SAF journey to hone their leadership acumen.\n\"Attending CSC has allowed me to gain better clarity of who I am and what I stand for. I hope that this will enable me to be a better leader, one that will guide and groom the future generations in our organisation.\" – ME5 Looi Wei Chang, Distinguished Navy Graduate from the 51st CSC.\nEchoing ME5 Looi's reflections, MAJ Li Mei Fang from the 14th CSC(E) also shared her takeaway from the course.\n\"I am more acutely aware of my individual leadership effectiveness, style, impact, and influence. While the theoretical concepts were useful, it was the practical sessions when we practiced personal coaching and \"360 feedback\" that really enhanced our self-awareness.\" – MAJ Li\n\"CSC is a pinnacle course for SAF leaders. The programme in itself is already rigorous, but it was my classmates' contributions, different perspectives, and frank conversations that elevated our learning.\"\n\"This is a life-changing course. The knowledge that I gained in this course will definitely stay with me for a lifetime. In fact, it is because of this course that I am more diligent in journaling – it's a good habit that will also help me improve my writing!\" – ME5 Ng Cheng Boon, 15th CSC(E).\nBravo Zulu to all of our navy graduates from the 51st CSC, 14th CSC(E), and 15th CSC(E)! We wish each and every one of you the very best as you continue in your journey in the navy – and we look forward to seeing you achieve great things!\n(Photos courtesy of Arron Koh and Joel Lai from NIC)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.902858555316925}
+{"content": "The report identified the increasing need for ecologically friendly, reliable and secure power systems as key drivers of innovation in the sector.\nAn analysis of\nABB, Eaton, HP and other top suppliers' strategies are included in the study that examined market trends per subsector and geographical region from various end-user fields, including banking, healthcare, energy, government and information technology.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9993451237678528}
+{"content": "74,99 € Publisher Description\nMeeting the targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires contributions by scientists focusing on understanding, monitoring, protecting, managing and restoring the natural environment, including geoscientists. This book presents the first detailed discussion on the role of the geological sciences (geosciences) community in the implementation of the SDGs. Unlike traditional geosciences textbooks, it is structured according to development priorities, framed in the context of the 17 SDGs. Written by international experts from diverse range of geosciences / development disciplines, it explores themes linked to both science and the professional practice of science (e.g., ethics, equity, conduct, and partnerships). The book is intended for graduate and senior undergraduate students in the earth sciences, as well as practicing geologists and experts from other sectors involved in sustainability initiatives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9949860572814941}
+{"content": "Uganda's laws provide for select business rescue mechanisms and liquidation proceedings under both the Companies Act, 2012 and the Insolvency Act, 2011. Investors faced with financial distress can pursue formal insolvency proceedings, winding up or liquidating the business, or pursue an out-of-court settlement. Investors can also elect to pursue mediation and arbitration instead of protracted court proceedings that can be costly and take years to be resolved. Investors are at liberty to tailor their distress response to the prevailing circumstances. Startups are encouraged to elicit expert assistance to prepare a risk management plan to mitigate and enhance both foreseen and unforeseen threats (negative risk) and opportunities (positive risk) that may impact the company's solvency. Founders should be aware of the market reputation risks associated with insolvency proceedings and should act accordingly to consider less risky options, e.g., in the case of debt distress, negotiating and implementing a reorganization plan.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6565751433372498}
+{"content": "'Radical Sustainability: Exploring the need for visualisation methods in geography to aid Innovation in Greening Urban Environments' by Adelina Court\nThe green agenda is high on the national government agenda, with a new £40 million scheme to encourage a sustainable recovery alongside policies, such as the 25 Year Environment Plan and other tools, pushing more investment into the area. With this push, we are now seeing innovation in urban green infrastructure: from pocket parks to the Americanised models of community gardens, becoming more frequent across our cityscapes. This paper critically explores the rise of ‘radical sustainability’ and the need to embrace new forms of urban green infrastructure. We present a case study of a multifunctional forest school in Salford, reflecting on our work in enabling the project, along with its potential impacts. The multidisciplinary team made up of an urban geography, a contextual studies scholar, and an illustrator, also present a visual methodology framework which could be replicated in future studies. The paper demonstrates the transformative nature of radical schemes and calls for more funding to push forward the practice in the North West and beyond.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.890723705291748}
+{"content": "抄録\nThe roles of astrocytes in the CNS have been expanding beyond the long held view of providing passive, supportive functions. Recent evidence has identified roles in neuronal development, extracellular matrix maintenance, and response to inflammatory challenges. Therefore, insights into astrocyte secretion are critically important for understanding physiological responses and pathological mechanisms in CNS diseases. Primary astrocyte cultures were treated with inflammatory cytokines for either a short (1 day) or sustained (7 days) exposure. Increased interleukin-6 secretion, nitric oxide production, cyclooxygenase-2 activation, and nerve growth factor (NGF) secretion confirmed the astrocytic response to cytokine treatment. MS/MS analysis, computational prediction algorithms, and functional classification were used to compare the astrocyte protein secretome from control and cytokine-exposed cultures. In total, 169 secreted proteins were identified, including both classically and nonconventionally secreted proteins that comprised components of the extracellular matrix and enzymes involved in processing of glycoproteins and glycosaminoglycans. Twelve proteins were detected exclusively in the secretome from cytokine-treated astrocytes, including matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) and members of the chemokine ligand family. This compilation of secreted proteins provides a framework for identifying factors that influence the biochemical environment of the nervous system, regulate development, construct extracellular matrices, and coordinate the nervous system response to inflammation.\nASJC Scopus subject areas 生化学 分子生物学", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8522514700889587}
+{"content": "If you're in the hauling business, your livelihood can depend on the condition of your truck tarp. Truck tarps from D.S. Sewing — made of the highest quality vinyl-coated polyester — can last up to three years with proper care. Fortunately, proper care doesn't involve anything complicated. There are just a few simple steps you must take to protect your investment from the worst enemy of tarp fabric: abrasion. \"Since the tarp is a tool that you have to use everyday, it's best to take care of it,\" says D.S. Sewing President Dave Steinhardt.\nTo illustrate how destructive abrasion can be to a truck tarp, Steinhardt likens highway driving to a hurricane. Winds in a hurricane can reach 60 mph and higher — just like your flatbed truck on an Interstate.Even when there is no wind, your entire truck is shaking and rattling all day long as it barrels down the freeway. Under those conditions, objects as small as splinters or burrs can rub against your truck tarp and wear through even the best fabric.\nIf a hole develops, you've got a problem. How are you going to keep rain and salt off a load of lumber? Or paper bags filled with concrete mix? Or skids of nails in cardboard boxes? Here's one suggestion for keeping your tarp in tip-top shape: after your flatbed is loaded with cargo, take a walk around the truck. Look for points sticking out — even small ones, that might rub against the tarp. It is often easy to smooth over these areas if they are noticed in time. For example, metal crimps on bundles of lumber could wreak havoc on a tarp. Use duct tape to cover the crimps, or pound them down with a hammer.\nHarmful abrasion can even result from improper installation of the \"s\" hooks securing a tarp to your truck. Steinhardt once sold a tarp to a truck driver who fastened the hooks with the bottoms facing inward. When Steinhardt noticed the mistake, he had to remove and re-attach every hook — with the bottoms facing outward. If the hooks had remained the way the driver installed them, the sharp edges could have cut right through the tarp in dozens of places.\nFinally, remember that abrasion can work against your tarp even when you're not carrying any cargo. A folded-up tarp sitting directly on your empty flatbed will rub against rocks and other tiny particles at 60 mph until they become lodged in the fabric. To avoid having your tarp resemble a giant piece of sandpaper, place a carpet or piece of cardboard underneath before strapping it to your empty flatbed. Drivers have also been known to place their idle tarps on the deck plates behind their truck cabs. But these areas have rough surfaces to avoid slippage, so use carpet or cardboard there as well. These simple steps will ensure you get the longest possible life out of your D.S. Sewing tarp. \"We're saying, 'Take care of your tarp,'\" Steinhard says. \"Remember, you're in a hurricane all day long.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6148207783699036}
+{"content": "Does rap music promote violence?\n210803 | by: Nikki Garcia\nDoes rap music actually promote violence?\nOn my Instagram story, I conducted a poll with a simple question:\nDoes rap music promote violence? Then, I added a box that asked for the user's reasoning. Of course, the votes were divided, with some being reasonable and others being unreasonable.\nAs you can see, 91 percent of those who voted stated that rap music does not inspire violence, while 9 percent thought it did (out of 47 users). Unfortunately, none of the people who voted yes provided a rationale for their decision. Here are a few compelling arguments for why users feel rap does not promote violence:\nMusic at the end of the day are just words. Violence is caused by the person’s doing. -Anonymous There are a lot of artists who rap about topics other than violence/decry violence outright. -Anonymous Not all rap music but some definitely [do], but all music genres can do that though. -Anonymous It depends on the artist, artists like NBA YoungBoy, Chief Keef, Playboi Carti usually do. On the other hand, artist[s] like 2Pac, Mozzy, and Biggie speak about their life experiences. So it truly depends on the artist and what type of art they like to produce. -Anonymous However, according to a study done by Western Connecticut State University, this is not the case. Young individuals who listen to rap music are more likely to engage in violent behavior, according to a study performed by Western Connecticut State University. Eleven people viewed a violent music video, eleven people saw a nonviolent music video, and eleven people didn't watch any music videos at all, serving as the control group. The findings of this experiment were noteworthy, revealing that the furious tone of the music videos displayed, along with the obscene lyrics and exhibition of weaponry, elicited animosity in the study's participants. The Chicago Tribune, on the other hand, presented a compelling case. They claimed that the vast majority of rappers that use violence and obscenity in their songs have experienced the things they rap about and are only expressing their reality. Those listening to the music may be able to relate to it based on their own experiences, causing them to feel more connected and appear more affected.\nIn this case, I agree with The Chicago Tribune because, as many others in my survey indicated, rap raises consciousness and experiences while not totally encouraging violence. Logically, violence can only be created by someone who decides to do so. As a result, I agree with the assertion that rap does not precisely promote violence. After all, it's simply music at the end of the day.\nWriter’s Note: Thank you to everyone who took the time to reply to the poll; I appreciate it!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7981196641921997}
+{"content": "A group of prominent Senators has urged the Joe Biden Government to accelerate visas for international students. If implemented, this decision will benefit innumerable Indian students anxiously waiting to attend classes from the Fall. For example, just emergency visas are being issued at present in Delhi at the U.S. Embassy. As a result, a sizable number of students remain anxious about their academic prospects for the next session starting from this Fall. The Senator group has stated that there are 100,000+ Indian students in the United States, contributing sizably towards the economy.\nRead More: Cost of Studying in USA\nThe letter from the group to Secretary of State, Tony Blinken, stated concerns relating to the slow processing of student visas with the country continuing to heal from the coronavirus pandemic. The State Department has been requested to offer consistent and reliable consular solutions while ensuring maximization of alternatives for in-person interviews for visas through virtual interviews and waivers, authorization of overtime for staff members, increasing hiring, extension of visa eligibility based waivers and initiation of better engagement with external agencies and all stakeholders.\nThe letter highlights the vital juncture in the yearly academic calendar when international aspirants have to make their visa appointments while planning travel to the U.S. Senators also stated that while some consulates are reopening in the U.S., many are still functioning at lower capacities with limited visa appointment access. Potential students cannot remain certain about processing of visas in a timely manner, enabling them to fly to the country for commencing academics.\nThe Senators have expressed their appreciation on the National Interest Exception for international students, timely visa processing is still a major hurdle. International students visiting the U.S. continue to offer considerable value for the country’s higher education framework and the economy as per the letter. Data garnered from the Association of International Educators indicates how $41 billion was contributed to the national economy by 1 million+ international students at U.S. universities and colleges for 2018-2019 alone.\nAt the same time, the Senators have talked about the further and continuing enrichment of educational and academic experiences of U.S. students due to the influx of international peers. This is tough to accomplish with the online format. There are practical hurdles towards online learning for international students who are not in the U.S. These include differences in time zones, reliable internet and electricity access issues and more. Some classes even require students to attend at unearthly hours as per the Senator group. The group has also highlighted how certain countries restrict access to specific data or sites while the U.S. also limits sharing of specific data with other nations.\nCountless Indian students may benefit from faster visa processing and eventually be able to attend classes this Fall if a positive decision is implemented by the Biden Administration.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9846060872077942}
+{"content": "Severe Hypoglycemia, Cardiac Structure and Function, and Risk of Cardiovascular Events among Older Adults with Diabetes Objective:To assess the association of severe hypoglycemia measured at baseline with cardiovascular disease (CVD) among community-dwelling older individuals with diabetes, a group particularly susceptible to hypoglycemia. Methods:Weincluded older adults with diabetes from the Atherosclerosis Risk inCommunities (ARIC) Study who attended visit 5 (2011–2013, baseline). Severehypoglycemia at baseline was defined using first position ICD-9 codes, fromhospitalizations, emergency department visits, and ambulance calls. We examinedcross-sectional associations ofsevere hypoglycemia with echocardiographic indicesof cardiac structure-function. We prospectively evaluated the risks of incidentor recurrent CVD (coronary heart disease, stroke or heart failure) andall-cause mortality, from baselineto 31 December 2018, using negative binomial and Cox regression models. Results:Among2,193 participants (mean age: 76 years [SD: 5], 57% female, 32% blacks), 79 hada history of severe hypoglycemia at baseline. Severe hypoglycemia wasassociated with a lower left ventricular (LV)ejection fraction (adjusted beta coefficient: -3.7 % [95% CI: -5.5, -1.7]), higherLV end diastolic volume (14.8 ml [95% CI: 8.8, 20.8]), higher E/A ratio (0.11 [95% CI: 0.03, 0.18]), and higher septal E/e’ (2.48 [95%CI: 1.13, 3.82]). In adjusted models, severehypoglycemia was associated with incident or recurrent CVD(incidence rate ratio [IRR]: 2.49 (95% CI 1.4, 4.39]) and all-cause mortality(HR 1.70 [95% CI 1.10, 2.67]) among those without prevalent CVD. Conclusions:Our findings suggest that a history severe hypoglycemia is associated withalterations in cardiac function and is an important marker of futurecardiovascular risk in older adults.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7190709114074707}
+{"content": "Researchers from the University of Arizona have investigated the mineral compositions of two near-Earth asteroids (NEAs), finding potential iron, nickel and cobalt resources exceeding Earth’s global reserves.\nResearchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered how a billion-year-old geological mystery could help to locate the critical minerals of today.\nResearchers have found a holistic ‘cradle-to-grave’ approach to mining life cycle assessments could substantially improve an operation’s environment impacts and feasibility.\nThe University of Queensland has partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to turn bauxite residue known as red mud into a plant sustaining soil.\nResearchers from Pennsylvania State University have discovered a new way to detect terbium, a valuable rare earth element, in difficult environments like acid mine waste.\nThe Australian Research Council has provided $83 million in funding for early career projects in areas including mining equipment, critical minerals processing, and resource technology and services.\nResearchers from MIT have begun unprecedented studies into the environmental effects of sediment plumes from deep-sea mining.\nA researcher from the University of Alberta in Canada has found a coal by-product called nano humus to be highly effective for remediating land and water used in mining.\nResearchers have found a way to replace indium in multiple applications such as electronic devices, anti-reflection mirrors and smart architectural windows.\nThe federal government’s Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Partnership (AIIPOIP) grant program has given the University of Queensland (UQ) an opportunity to research deep seabed mining.\nFrench scientists have dived deeper than ever before into gold and arsenic’s relationship, improving the understanding of gold concentration and how it can be recovered more effectively.\nThe mining of liquid ore containing copper, gold, zinc, silver and lithium from dormant volcanoes could become a reality following research from Oxford University.\nResearchers have developed an effective method to cost-effectively extract lithium from seawater at a purity of 99.94 per cent while also creating freshwater.\nResearchers from Curtin University have delivered a technology that will significantly enhance the leaching rates for gold ore without using cyanide.\nThe adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the mining sector has highlighted the lack of skills needed to deploy it, according to Inmarsat research program, the Rise of IoT in Mining.\nThe Kimberley region of Western Australia could be rife with platinum resources that are yet to be developed by Panoramic Resources, according to a study that is supported by the state government.\nInmarsat research finds 85 per cent organisations struggle to access reliable connectivity for IoT projects across their mine sites.\nMetallic blue crusts within soil and termite mounds could be a signpost for hidden metal deposits in the southern Pilbara region of Western Australia.\nThe Western Australian Government has declared applications for the Minerals Research Institute’s PhD program open.\nAustralian scientists have discovered gold-coated fungi near Boddington, Western Australia that may offer clues for finding gold deposits.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.653713583946228}
+{"content": "Important action is being taken across our state to protect honey bees. However, the public is less aware of the critical role Oregon’s native bees play in pollination and maintaining the healthy environment we all enjoy – nor of the threats they face. Did you know eight different species of native bees are currently listed on the United States Endangered Species List?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9895981550216675}
+{"content": "The COVID-19 pandemic has forced restaurants to adjust how they function. One of the biggest changes is the boost in online ordering — delivery platforms for restaurants offer a great way to give food to customers without direct interaction.\nIf you underestimate the value of online delivery, consider this: in 2020, delivery platforms saw a $3 billion increase in revenue. Whether you run a ghost kitchen or a traditional, brick-and-mortar restaurant, it's important to take advantage of these services. Here are the top 5 delivery services of 2021.\nUberEats\nAvailable in 45 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, UberEats is one of the most popular delivery apps out there. It's known for providing a personalized customer experience, which includes photographs, pre-ordering and meal tracking.\nPros\nAdvantages of UberEats include:\nLarge service area:UberEats has over 90 million monthly users. Personalization:UberEats lets restaurants publish photos and create a personalized brand. POS Integrations:UberEats can be integrated with most restaurant technology, including POS systems. Cons\nDisadvantages of UberEats include:\nCommission Fees:In NYC, commission fees can reach up to 20% per order. High Delivery Costs:While UberEats offers a network of delivery drivers, you have to pay a commission to use them. DoorDash\nFounded in 2013, DoorDash is a popular delivery service available in 4,000 cities across North America. DoorDash stands out for its commitment to helping local communities — for example, the company created a $500,000 fund to support economically disadvantaged youth.\nPros\nAdvantages of DoorDash include:\nLarge customer base:Currently, DoorDash has over 18 million customers. Lower costs:For the first 30 days of use, DoorDash doesn't charge restaurants a commission fee. Higher profits:65% of restaurants claim that DoorDash helped them increase profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cons\nDisadvantages of DoorDash include:\nChanging fees:DoorDash changes commission rates based on the restaurant, which can lead to unpredictable fees. Limited service area:Currently, DoorDash is only available in North America. GrubHub\nGrubHub is prominent in the United States and can be found in over 4,000 cities across all 50 states. It's also available in London. From advanced search tools to multiple payment options, GrubHub does everything possible to create a positive customer experience.\nPros\nAdvantages of GrubHub include:\nAdvanced search options:GrubHub lets customers search by restaurant, location and cuisine, which widens your reach of people. Strong communication:GrubHub offers a notes feature that facilitates communication between users and restaurants. Popularity:GrubHub has high rankings, including a #1 rating from Tom's Guide. Cons\nDisadvantages of GrubHub include:\nCredit card fees:GrubHub charges credit card processing fees and a 20% marketing fee. Customer fees:GrubHub is known for charging various customer fees, which can deter users. Postmates\nOwned by UberEats, Postmates is available across 3,500 American cities. While it's still its own brand for customers, it has merged with UberEats behind the scenes. It's a great option if you're trying to increase your reach, as it's available 24/7.\nPros\nAdvantages of Postmates include:\nVersatility:Postmates is incredibly versatile and supports restaurants, pharmacies and gas stations. Double services:If you partner with Postmates, your business will also be accessible through UberEats. Low fees:Postmates doesn't charge any credit card processing fees. Cons\nDisadvantages of Postmates include:\nChanging fees:Commission fees vary among restaurants, which can make costs unpredictable. Surge pricing:Postmates increases costs during busy hours, which may deter customers. Seamless\nMaking the list of top 5 delivery platforms, this application is owned by Grubhub. Like its mother company, it's available in over 4,000 US cities and in London. From contactless delivery to online communication, Seamless offers plenty of features to help minimize customer interactions.\nPros\nAdvantages of Seamless include:\nStreamlined deliveries:Seamless streamlines your orders to boost efficiency and speed. Versatility:Seamless supports both local businesses and national restaurant chains. Contact-free delivery:Seamless offers a contactless delivery option, which is ideal for the COVID-19 pandemic. Cons\nDisadvantages of Seamless include:\nLimited reach:Seamless is mainly known for its coverage in NYC, which isn't helpful unless you're based there. Changing delivery fees:Seamless can have unpredictable delivery fees. Which Delivery Applications Do I Use?\nIf you hope to successfully connect with new audiences, you should take advantage of all these apps. This is especially important for ghost kitchens, as online ordering is their main source of revenue. On the downside, it can be difficult to manage multiple services. Each delivery applications provide restaurants with a tablet — the more tablets you have, the higher the chance of mistakes.\nTo protect your kitchen's reputation and boost efficiency, it's advisable to streamline orders using an application like Cuboh. In addition to sending multiple delivery platform orders to a single tablet, Cuboh can integrate with your POS system and facilitate communication with delivery drivers. Learn more by booking a demo today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.962797224521637}
+{"content": "The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.\nMomo: There's not much data on Effexor, that is true. What we have suggests levels in milk are low to modes (6-8%) and that continued breastfeeding after delivery might be beneficial. See below.\nAs for other suggestions, Duloxetine is a suggestion. Sertraline(Zoloft) and Escitalopram(Lexapro) are the two most popular for depression, but may not work for you.\nTom Hale Ph.D.\nFrom MMM, 2019:\nHowever, recent data (MedWatch, FDA) has suggested that infants exposed in utero to various serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as venlafaxine, may have adverse effects immediately upon delivery. These include: respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, etc. It is not known if these adverse events are due to a direct toxic effect of venlafaxine on the fetus, or due to a discontinuation (withdrawal) syndrome. Studies have shown that these adverse effects may be partially relieved with venlafaxine received through breastmilk.[1]\n1.Koren G, Moretti, Kapur B. Can Venlafaxine in Breast Milk Attenuate the Norepinephrine and Serotonin Reuptake Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome? JOGC 2006 April; 28(4):299-302.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5945106148719788}
+{"content": "The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) released a 2022-2026 Strategic Plan draft to maximize digital records’ access and availability, including a top-line goal of digitizing a half billion pages of records.\nNotably, the strategic plan draft introduces a future vision of all-digital records, and more equitable access and availability for underserved communities.\nThe 2022-2026 Strategy Plan draft focuses primarily on technology, digitization of records, and ensuring equitable access. According to the draft, those focus areas come from the agency’s vision of being recognized as a supplier of “cutting-edge access to extraordinary volumes of government information and unprecedented engagement to bring greater meaning to the many different American experiences.”\nThe draft strategic plan lays out the agency’s objectives for improving equity of digital records, providing world-class customer experiences all around, and accelerating agency IT modernization. These objectives are becoming particularly crucial to NARA, as the agency will no longer accept paper records by the end of this year. And with an increasing digital archive, NARA wants to reach more users, especially those from previously underserved communities.\nTo implement a digital infrastructure, NARA plans by 2026 to digitize 500 million pages of records and make them publicly available online, ensure that 95 percent of customer requests are resolved within the promised time, and organize metadata tagging efforts to promote equity for records related to underrepresented communities.\nAdditionally, NARA pledges to interact with traditionally underserved communities and work with these communities to identify archived records significant to them. Once identified, they will be prioritized for archival processing and describing, digitizing, and accessing online. “We’re at the beginning of a process to build new relationships with underserved communities, and this draft plan reflects our intent to maintain and foster those relationships over time,” the plan states.\nNARA on August 6 released an invitation for comments to gather feedback from agencies and the public on the plan’s current state. Comments are due by August 20.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9834966659545898}
+{"content": "Abstract\nLipocalin 2 deficiency-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis evokes metabolic syndrome in aged mice. Physiol Genomics 52: 314–321, 2020. First published July 6, 2020; doi:10.1152/physi-olgenomics.00118.2019.—Lipocalin 2 (Lcn2) is a multifunctional innate immune protein that limits microbial overgrowth. Our previous study demonstrated that the gut microbiota directly induces intestinal Lcn2 production, and Lcn2-deficient (Lcn2\n-/-) mice exhibit gut dysbiosis. Coincidentally, gut dysbiosis is associated with metabolic syndrome pathogenesis, and elevated Lcn2 levels has been considered a potential clinical biomarker of metabolic syndrome. Yet whether Lcn2 mitigates or exacerbates metabolic syndrome remains inconclu-sive. Our objective was to determine whether Lcn2 deficiency-in-duced compositional changes in gut microbiota contribute to gain in adiposity in aged mice. Utilizing Lcn2 -/- mice and their wild-type (WT) littermates, we measured metabolic markers, including fasting blood glucose, serum lipids, fat pad weight, and insulin resistance at ages 3, 6, and 9 mo old. Relative to WT mice, aged Lcn2 -/- mice exhibited a gain in adiposity associated with numerous features of metabolic syndrome, including insulin resistance and dyslipidemia. Surprisingly, supplementation with a high-fat diet did not further aggravate metabolic syndrome that spontaneously occurs in Lcn2 -/- mice by 6 mo of age. Interestingly, chow-fed Lcn2 -/- mice displayed marked differences in the bacterial abundance and metabolomic profile of the gut microbiota compared with WT mice. Overall, our results demonstrate that Lcn2 is essential to maintain metabolic and gut microbiotal homeostasis, where deficiency induces spontaneous delayed onset of metabolic syndrome.\nOriginal language English (US) Pages (from-to) 314-321 Number of pages 8 Journal Physiological genomics Volume 52 Issue number 8 DOIs State Published - Aug 2020 All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Physiology Genetics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7393465042114258}
+{"content": "Can’t decide between quality, low-volatility, high-alpha? Why not buy all of them?\nOur previous post discussed how you can use the historical performance of different factors to avoid falling into a factor-trap. However, can factor investing be further simplified?\nThe NSE Strategy Indices\nThe NSE has published a whole library of factor indices. Some of them are\npure factors – like quality, low-volatility, etc – and some are hybrids – like alpha-quality-low-volatility (sort of like a shampoo-conditioner-face-wash 3-in-1.) You can explore their website if your curious.\nThe question is, what if you just took quality, low-volatility and high-alpha (a proxy for momentum) and just equal weighted it? Why choose when you can have all? This is the essence of the Multi-Factor approach to factor investing.\nEqual-weighted Factor Portfolio\nEven if you did a quarterly rebalance, you did better than NIFTY 50.\nSince 2010, an equal-weight alpha/low-vol/quality/value factor portfolio gave an annualized return of 12% vs. NIFTY 50’s 8.88%.\nWhile alpha and low-vol are price-based factors, quality and value are based on company fundamentals. What if, we just equal weighted the price-based factors?\nEqual-weighted Alpha and Low-Volatility Factor Portfolio\nGiven the out-performance of the low-volatility factor, we see a significant boost to an equal weighted alpha/low-vol portfolio compared to equal weighting all the factors.\nTo summarize returns since 2010,\nequal-weight all factors: 12.02%\nequal-weight only alpha and low-vol: 13.76%\nNIFTY 50: 8.88%\nCaveats\nBefore transaction costs, we see that factor indices have beaten the NIFTY 50, historically. However, investors should bear these points in mind while looking at index back-tests:\nIndex Inception – the date from which the index was constructed (since 2005.)\nLaunch – the date on which the index was launched (in 2018.)\nInvested – the date from which a significant amount of money gets invested in the index (in 2019.)\nRe-balance frequency – how often does the index rebalance?\nAt launch, these indices have incorporated over 13 years of historical data. One can’t discount the possibility that there might be some over-fitting to increase their marketability.\nTypically, index performance dips once the AUM crosses a tipping point. And given that India has a 0.1% STT (Securities Transaction Tax,) the higher the re-balance frequency, the worse the performance.\nThe true test of these indices will occur when real money is invested in them over two or three complete cycles.\nConclusion\nBoth Factor Rotation and Multi-Factor approaches have their pros and cons. However, the one thing that remains common is that these take time to play-out. There are huge year-over-year variances in performance and investors need to stick to an approach long enough for alpha to emerge.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7350542545318604}
+{"content": "As scheduled, Patrick and I, along with Ocheung Ivan, the intern, and Walter our driver, ventured back to Palaro Sub County to check on the progress of the latrine pit. In just two days after the planning meeting, the parents had managed to make more than a meter’’s depth before striking the water line and had paused there to discuss the next course of action.\nWe arrived late in the afternoon due to morning repairs to our left rear axle on our company Landcruiser which had been subjected to multiple trips to Palaro on a less than desirable roadway. Due to the bumpy, pothole, and rut filled uneven road with ditches for shoulders, we pulled over twice to tighten the battery in place as it was coming lose due to the steady bouncing over the Mars-like terrain. A roadside motorcycle shop had the proper spanning wrench to tighten down the battery, and we continued to Abaka Primary School after two short delays.\nAfter surveying the water-logged latrine pit that the parents broke ground on that morning, Patrick explained that the progress was good for a mere half day’s time and that the water would be easily drained from the pit by the next day. Seems the ground slopes from west to east and water drains toward to this end of the school, and the encounter with the waterline was to be expected.\nTo ensure a proper understanding between all parties involved on the construction and management of the latrine, a small meeting between Patrick of GDPU, the head teacher, the school manager, the contractor, and myself was conducted to go over the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).\nThe MOU is a basic contractual agreement between the contractor, the school, and GDPU, with me serving as a witness for The Advocacy Project. Dating the 26\nth of June through the expected completion date of August 14 th, David Kinyera will construct a four stance, drainable latrine with a girl’s changing room, as requested in the previous meeting. A 1.5-meter-wide, 40-meter-long walkway will allow for easy access for those students using a wheelchair for mobility. Handrails, ramps, and a hand washing water tank at the appropriate height for wheelchair users will satisfy the specifications desired by the school, the parents, GDPU, and AP.\nOne of the crucial parts of the MOU is laying the responsibility of the water supply, daily monitoring of construction, and security of materials on Abaka school itself. They will also be responsible for conducting awareness workshops with parents, teachers, and the PTA to improve attitudes toward the inclusion of children with disabilities and a steady stream of support and monitoring to ensure their inclusion in the school and hopefully the community at large.\nLastly, there was an emphasis on open, honest, and frequent communication between the contractor, the school, and GDPU to avoid misunderstandings. Transparency and clarity were called upon to resolve any disputes on construction, materials, costs, or material handling, that would include the GDPU board, the contractor, and a senior staff member of the Abaka Primary School. All parties involved desire this project to proceed successfully without delay and within the given timeframe, and if the cooperation and communication is carried from the initial meeting through all stages of construction, The Abaka Primary School Latrine Project will be a success.\nPosted By Spencer Caldwell (Uganda)\nPosted Jun 27th, 2019", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5711814165115356}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nOn June 30, 2021 the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) facilitated the webinar,\nSupporting and Promoting Mental Health in Out-of-School Time. During the webinar, NCASE introduced a new Voices from the Field brief which shares research\nThe Help Kids Recover website offers important information about federal stimulus funding available through the American Rescue Plan including the funding apportionment per state, examples of how states are using recovery funding, examples of partnerships in action at different levels (e.g., state, school district, school), contacts for afterschool state networks, and evidence-based strategies.\nThis webinar provides an overview of opportunities provided by the federal education funding from the American Rescue Plan, to help children re-engage, re-connect, and recover. The overview describes how much funding is available, how much has been distributed to state departments of education, and what evidence-based interventions are allowed.\nThis webinar, facilitated by Attendance Works, explores how schools, public agencies, and community partners can use attendance and participation data to organize and tailor summer programs. It suggests a 4-step framework: (1) establish a team; (2) identify priority groups of students to reach; (3) craft engagement strategies; and (4) reflect, learn, and improve.\nThe National Summer Learning Association has provided more than 40 webinars called the Voices of Summer Webinar Series. The webinars were held between spring 2019 and spring 2021. Presenters include national thought leaders, program providers offering promising practices, and researchers.\nEarly childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) is an increasingly popular strategy for improving early childhood classroom climates and reducing suspensions and expulsions. This webinar explores findings from a recent research report from Yale Child Study Center on Ohio's Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation system.\nThis webinar series explores tools, tips, strategies, and resources for programs to deliver high-quality virtual programs. The first webinar is called Transforming from Virtual Bleh to Virtual Yeah! It offers a wealth of concrete tips to provide structured and consistent programming, increase student engagement, and battle virtual burnout, plus a review of online tools.\nThis webinar series explores the importance of trauma-informed and healing-centered approaches in out-of-school time settings and the role they can play in helping youth manage and recover from trauma.\nThis toolkit includes resources that will help build child care supply. It includes six steps: (1) assess and plan; (2) identify resources; (3) generate awareness; (4) develop strategies; (5) implement your plan; and (6) evaluate and implement. The concepts build on recognized strategic planning principles and include stories of success. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nWith many school districts providing partial or full online learning, there is increased need for child care for working parents. This collection of online resources includes videos of providers, and identifies recommendations for new supports on funding, shared planning and decision-making, and technical supports. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6533668041229248}
+{"content": "Venture Cafe will host an evening of talks on the expanding needs of professional women in Japan. Faced with the most rapidly aging population in the world, Japan’s workforce needs more women to meet future demand. However, 40% of Japanese women cut their careers short after childbirth and the work culture has lead to an increase in mental health issues. The solution lies in offering women more affordable, easy-to-access services designed to ensure their safety, health, and wellbeing throughout their careers. SOMPO Digital Lab, the innovation group of Tokyo-based insurance and health conglomerate Sompo Holdings, is looking to partner with digital health startups focused on women’s health.\nThis event will offer innovators a glimpse into the challenges faced by working women in Japan as well as the opportunity to propose solutions at a follow-up event later this year. The evening will also feature a panel of SOMPO’s current digital health partners as well as Japan experts who will offer valuable insights on entering the Japanese market.\nFor complete details, please visit www.vencaf.org/femtechjapan", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8048220276832581}
+{"content": "Data Availability StatementData can be found upon request. teaching, and carrying out a cool-down period. Analyses exposed a significant increase in OT immediately after a high-intensity training, returning to baseline levels following a cool-down period. Additionally, although no significant difference between beginner and advanced martial artists was found, a significantly higher increase in salivary OT followed ground grappling, as compared to punch-kick sparring, indicating an added benefit of close contact tactile interaction. These results suggest that the reportedly socially beneficial effects of traditional martial arts may be in part mediated by OT release and underscore the potentially therapeutic applications of these methods for disorders involving social dysfunction, such as autism, conduct problems, or schizophrenia. component (high-intensity, free-style friendly tournament) in each class. However, whereas in DSJJ typically involves punch-kick sparring, BJJ focuses on ground grappling. Thus, we sought to address the following three questions. First, provided the first recommendations linking physical OT and workout, we examined if the high-intensity aerobic teaching during fighting techinques would bring about exercise-induced raises in OT. Second, as newbie and advanced individuals experienced different degrees of prior fighting techinques teaching considerably, we looked into whether this may result in differential OT reactions. Finally, we analyzed whether the much longer close contact period occurring during floor grappling would bring about higher OT response. LEADS TO examine the OT response between newbie Cycloheximide irreversible inhibition and advanced martial performers, LMM was carried out, with trainee level (newbie vs. advanced), period of saliva collection (baseline, peak-training, cool-down), and their relationships as fixed elements, and an intercept for subject matter as a arbitrary element. These analyses proven a significant aftereffect of period of saliva collection, (2, 120)?=?12.0, (1, 60)?=?0.79, (2, 120)?=?0.10, (sparring vs. grappling), period of saliva collection (baseline, peak-training, cool-down), and their relationships had been entered as set elements and an intercept for subject matter as a arbitrary element. These analyses exposed a significant aftereffect of period of saliva collection, (2, 132)?=?15.6, didn’t reach statistical significance, (1, 66)?=?3.47, was significant, (2, 132)?=?4.69, didn’t reach statistical significance, the interaction between time Cycloheximide irreversible inhibition of saliva type and assortment of randori was significant, reflecting a big change in OT response between sparring and grappling rigtht after peak-training. Discussion The existing research was a pioneering work to examine whether a program of traditional fighting techinques teaching would induce Cycloheximide irreversible inhibition a rise in OT amounts. We discovered a substantial upsurge in OT after a high-intensity program instantly, time for baseline levels carrying out a cool-down period. Additionally, although no factor between newbie and advanced martial performers was found, a substantial interaction between period of saliva collection and kind of indicated that grappling resulted in a significantly higher OT increase than sparring. Given the beneficial effects of traditional martial arts on cognitive and psychological functions30,31, and the reported therapeutic effects of exogenous administration of OT in disorders of social dysfunction, such as autism and schizophrenia12C14, this readily available, non-invasive training program may have wide Cycloheximide irreversible inhibition implications for physical fitness and community health. Several potential mechanisms may underlie OT release during may, in itself, lead to increases in OT. However, another more complex social mechanism that may contribute to OT increase during is the ability of OT to increase the salience of social information33. Early studies in sheep, for example, reported that OT promotes the selective olfactory recognition of offspring4. In humans, administered OT was found to increase gaze toward eye regions, Cycloheximide irreversible inhibition which are considered the most socially communicative part of faces34. Moreover, several neuroimaging studies have shown that the administration of OT can have effects on socially-relevant brain areas including the amygdala35 and the ventral tegmental area33, and studies using fMRI36 found that the tendency toward increasing gaze to the eyes is associated with an increased coupling of amygdala and superior colliculi activity, assisting the look at that OT biases a person toward cultural visual info. These key top features of improved cultural information salience are necessary in the social synchrony, which includes been connected with OT function. The OT molecule was been shown to be critically associated with repeated synchronous behaviors in a variety of living microorganisms, from coordination of reproductive behavior in roundworms to flocking behavior in birds37. Furthermore, in human beings, it’s been proven that improved degrees of OT are linked to improved synchronous gaze Rabbit Polyclonal to NMUR1 between moms and their kids38 and neural synchrony during cultural coordination39. Thus, the focus on dyadic synchronous behaviors in fighting techinques may donate to raises in salivary OT. Of course, additional studies are needed to examine whether this synchronous behavior common in martial arts results in greater OT release, as compared to other, solitary physical activities described above20. It should be noted that although the presumably OT-mediated bias toward social information has commonly been associated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5986832976341248}
+{"content": "NET energy has developed an original and comprehensive approach for energy system optimization, providing a much-needed systems approach to energy applications. NET energy has developed systems that include renewable power generation, conversion and storage including: wind, solar photovoltaic power, batteries, fuel cells, and Hydrogen.\nNETenergy‘s goal is to minimize the cost and maximize the reliability of renewable energy in stationary and transportation applications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7334357500076294}
+{"content": "Bank of America is installing solar panels across multiple locations. Our Onsite Solar Initiative is using the sun’s power to bring renewable energy to financial centers, ATMs, office locations and operational buildings, resulting in reduced energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.\nThe initiative is expected to generate more than 25 megawatts of renewable electricity, which will directly power the bank’s operations in select locations with clean, renewable energy.\nThis initiative is in support of our goal to use 100 percent zero carbon electricity by adding new renewables to reduce operational footprint.\nGoing solar\nTo date, more than 20 financial centers in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia, three ATMs in California, North Carolina and Virginia, and two office locations, one each in Nevada and North Carolina, are already benefitting from the emissions savings from the bank’s onsite solar installations. Through 2023, the company is expected to add more than 60 solar installations across its operations.\n“Having solar energy onsite to power our facilities is part of our responsible growth strategy and reduces our operational impact on the environment,” said Andrew Plepler, global head of Environmental, Social and Governance at Bank of America. “This work, along with our LEED certifications at our financial centers and other locations, provides not only an innovative experience for our clients, but is key to our role in helping to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy while supporting the communities where we work and live.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9566226601600647}
+{"content": "This ambitious project will likely be the most visible initiative of MOPA’s initial initiatives. Dustbins will be placed in identified locations in the capital, Male’, followed by a mass media campaign to educate and raise awareness on safe disposal of trash, especially plastic waste.\nAs part of this project, a daily collection service will be initiated to pick out PET bottles and other plastic waste from the designated bins, sorting and storage of the plastic, and ultimately moving to recycling facilities.\nMOPA foresees that this project will involve strong stakeholder support and participation, including government and council assistance, haulers involvement and PET recycling specialists.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9895859956741333}
+{"content": "< Terug naar vorige pagina\nPublicatie Productive lifespan and resilience rank can be predicted from on-farm first parity sensor time series but not using a common equation across farms Tijdschriftbijdrage - Tijdschriftartikel\nA dairy cow’s lifetime resilience and her ability torecalve gain importance on dairy farms, as they affectall aspects of the sustainability of the dairy industry.Many modern farms today have milk meters and activitysensors that accurately measure yield and activityat a high frequency for monitoring purposes. Wehypothesized that these same sensors can be used forprecision phenotyping of complex traits such as lifetimeresilience or productive life span. The objective of thisstudy was to investigate whether lifetime resilience andproductive life span of dairy cows can be predicted usingsensor-derived proxies of first-parity sensor data.We used a data set from 27 Belgian and British dairyfarms with an automated milking system containingat least 5 yr of successive measurements. All of thesefarms had milk meter data available, and 13 of thesefarms were also equipped with activity sensors. Thissubset was used to investigate the added value of activitymeters to improve the model’s prediction accuracy.To rank cows for lifetime resilience, a score was attributedto each cow based on her number of calvings, her305-d milk yield, her age at first calving, her calvingintervals, and the DIM at the moment of culling, takingher entire lifetime into account. Next, this lifetimeresilience score was used to rank the cows within theirherd, resulting in a lifetime resilience ranking. Based onthis ranking, cows were classified in a low (last third),moderate (middle third), or high (first third) resiliencecategory within farm. In total, 45 biologically soundsensor features were defined from the time series data,including measures of variability, lactation curve shape,milk yield perturbations, activity spikes indicating estrousevents, and activity dynamics representing healthevents (e.g., drops in daily activity). These features,calculated on first-lactation data, were used to predictthe lifetime resilience rank and, thus, to predict theclassification within the herd (low, moderate, or high).Using a specific linear regression model progressivelyincluding features stepwise selected at farm level (cutoffP-value of 0.2), classification performances werebetween 35.9 and 70.0% (46.7 ± 8.0, mean ± SD) formilk yield features only, and between 46.7 and 84.0%(55.5 ± 12.1, mean ± SD) for lactation and activityfeatures together. This is, respectively, 13.7 and 22.2%higher than what random classification would give.Moreover, using these individual farm models, only 3.5and 2.3% of cows were classified high when they wereactually low, or vice versa, whereas respectively 91.8and 94.1% of wrongly classified animals were predictedin an adjacent category. The sensor features retainedin the prediction equation of the individual farms differedacross farms, which demonstrates the variabilityin culling and management strategies across farms andwithin farms over time. This lack of a common modelstructure across farms suggests the need to considerlocal (and evidence-based) culling management ruleswhen developing decision support tools for dairy farms.With this study we showed the potential of precisionphenotyping of complex traits based on biologicallymeaningful features derived from readily available sensordata. We conclude that first-lactation milk andactivity sensor data have the potential to predict cows’lifetime resilience rankings within farms but that consistencybetween farms is currently lacking.\nTijdschrift: Journal of Dairy Science\nISSN: 0022-0302\nIssue: 8\nVolume: 103\nPagina's: 7155 - 7171\nAantal pagina's: 17\nJaar van publicatie:2020", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6594655513763428}
+{"content": "Malaysia is currently undergoing a transformation and aspires to achieve Smart City status. A Smart City is defined as a dynamic development approach enabled by smart infrastructure, services, systems, and people.\nCitizen centricity is at the heart of making a smart city a reality. The Smart Services development plan is guided by the philosophy of promoting stronger social inclusion, actively involving and engaging citizens, and addressing urban challenges using technology as a key enabler. By leveraging technology, the Smart Services development plans aim to address top-priority challenges, stimulate investments, enhance efficiency and create next-generation jobs to fuel sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life for all residents in the country states.\nCableONE Solutions: Safety & Security Solutions Smart Parking System Smart Transportation System Smart City Solutions Smart Home Solutions", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9954853653907776}
+{"content": "As caregivers, community members, and early childhood educators, we have a responsibility to ensure each child, family, and caregiver is safe from racism and discrimination and has equitable opportunities to thrive.\nIn order to do this, we must begin with ourselves. Set aside time in your day to do a personal inventory. What thoughts, feelings, and behaviors have you contributed to upholding systems of racism? What assumptions are you making? What actions or inactions have you taken that contribute to systems of oppression?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8801089525222778}
+{"content": "or with a gathering of individuals who have comparable challenges. Regularly \"schoolwork\" is appointed for members to finish between meetings. Prescription Prescription doesn't fix tension issues yet can assist with diminishing side effects. Medicine for tension is endorsed by specialists, like a therapist or essential consideration supplier. A few states additionally permit analysts who have gotten particular preparing to recommend mental prescriptions. The most well-known classes of prescriptions used to battle tension issues are against uneasiness drugs (like benzodiazepines), antidepressants, and beta-blockers. Legal lean Store Hostile to Anxiety Medications Hostile to uneasiness prescriptions can assist with diminishing the indications of tension, alarm assaults, or outrageous dread and stress. The most well-known enemy of uneasiness drugs are called benzodiazepines. In spite of the fact that benzodiazepines are now and again utilized as first-line medicines for summed up tension problem, they have the two advantages and disadvantages. A few advantages of benzodiazepines are that they are compelling in assuaging tension and produce results more rapidly than stimulant meds regularly endorsed for nervousness. A few disadvantages of benzodiazepines are that individuals can develop a resilience to them in case they are assumed control throughout an extensive stretch of time and they might require increasingly elevated dosages to get a similar impact. Certain individuals might even become subject to them. To stay away from these issues, specialists ordinarily recommend benzodiazepines for brief timeframes, a training that is particularly useful for more seasoned grown-ups, individuals who have substance misuse issues, and individuals who become subject to drug without any problem. On the off chance that individuals abruptly quit taking benzodiazepines, they might have withdrawal indications, or their uneasiness might return. Consequently, benzodiazepines ought to be tightened gradually. At the point when you and your primary care physician have concluded the time has come to stop the prescription, the specialist will help you gradually and securely decline your portion. For long haul use, benzodiazepines are frequently viewed as a second-line treatment for tension (with antidepress Particular mutism: A to some degree uncommon confusion related with uneasiness is specific mutism. Particular mutism happens when individuals neglect to talk in explicit social circumstances regardless of having typical language abilities. Particular mutism typically happens before the age of 5 and is regularly connected with outrageous bashfulness, dread of social shame, habitual characteristics, withdrawal, sticking conduct, and fits. Individuals determined to have specific mutism are regularly likewise determined to have other uneasiness issues. Being outside of the home alone Individuals with agoraphobia regularly keep away from these circumstances, to a limited extent, since they believe having the option to leave may be troublesome or inconceivable in the occasion they have alarm like responses or other humiliating side effects. In the most extreme type of agoraphobia, an individual can become housebound.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7640715837478638}
+{"content": "Patent search is an unavoidable element of any successful invention today. The primary marketable component of patents is their exclusivity, so inventors and other entities need to know their product will not infringe upon inventions already in the market. This is also relevant for R&D departments- knowing what competitors are doing and what inventions they already have on their portfolio helps with targeted research, allowing clients to maximize their patent value. This is particularly critical in the Telecommunications field, where multiplicity of inventions and incremental innovations make the landscape a potential minefield.\n1 Answers", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7846804857254028}
+{"content": "2020 Volume 14 Issue 5 Pages 232-238\nThe objective of this study was to explore the factors associated symptoms of depression among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Japan. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a hospital in Toyota, Japan, from January 2015 to June 2016. Pregnant women who visited the hospital and were diagnosed with GDM in the second trimester were enrolled. We analyzed depression symptoms using the Centers for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and considered related factors of depression symptoms, such as dietary intake and daily walking. Dietary intake during the past month was assessed using a brief self-administered diet history questionnaire, and daily walking was assessed using an accelerometer. The prevalence rate for GDM was 8.8%, and 25 pregnant women with GDM were analyzed. The CES-D was not significantly correlated with pre-pregnancy BMI, postprandial plasma glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and the number of steps walked. In contrast, a significant negative correlation was observed between the CES-D score and intake of fish with bones, simmered fish, pickles, green leaves, mushrooms, and green tea. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found between Coke\n® and CES-D scores. For nutrient intake, a significant negative correlation was found between the CES-D score and vitamin K, folate, and β-carotene levels. The present study suggests that depression symptoms among pregnant women with GDM in the second trimester may be associated with diet.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999396800994873}
+{"content": "Client Consultation\nComplimentary discussions to identify concerns and limitations which could create financial challenges.\nPolitical upheaval, pandemics, and financial market changes can create unstable economic environments. Many companies struggle without a pathway to improvement and resolution. Most business executives have never studied or experienced distressed situations and need a partner to guide them.\nWe are Business Advisors with a history of consulting in turnaround situations. Our goal is to stabilize your organization, discuss alternatives, and help you return to growth. We work with debtors, lenders, creditors, trustees, and attorneys to help provide strategic and transparent solutions for companies in distress. Turnaround and Restructuring Services are sometimes the best way to maintain a business’ worth and our specialists focus on helping all parties weather difficult times, professionally and expeditiously.\nIt is best to engage early on in a distressed situation to preserve cash and have time to implement change, avoiding or minimizing negative outcomes.\nComplimentary discussions to identify concerns and limitations which could create financial challenges.\nA review of all loan and security agreements and amendments to identify lender covenants, reporting requirements, borrowing base calculations, and other lender requirements. Prepare projections to forecast covenant compliance.\nWe identify concerns, determine strategic alternatives to turnaround results, and develop action plans to ultimately avoid crisis situations. To keep services cost-effective, engagements are customized and may include:\nImplementation of strategies developed in the initial assessment that generally cover one quarter or 90 days. At the conclusion, management will receive an exit report including further recommendations and financial forecast model instructions.\nIf an initial assessment reveals the need for capital or an exit strategy, we have the ability to work with stakeholders and trusted providers to refinance or sell the business. Capital options include debt or equity or working out a deal with a strategic partner. Together, we can discover the potential options and determine what is viable, as well as the timetables to complete such work.\nPKF Mueller offers customized lender services including:\nPKF Mueller offers customized services including:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7179368734359741}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWith a single microtubule attachment, budding-yeast kinetochores provide an excellent system for understanding the coordinated linkage to dynamic microtubule plus ends for chromosome oscillation and positioning. Fluorescent tagging of kinetochore proteins indicates that, on average, all centromeres are clustered, distinctly separated from their sisters, and positioned equidistant from their respective spindle poles during metaphase. However, individual fluorescent chromosome markers near the centromere transiently reassociate with their sisters and oscillate from one spindle half to the other. To reconcile the apparent disparity between the average centromere position and individual centromere proximal markers, we utilized fluorescence recovery after photobleaching to measure stability of the histone-H3 variant Cse4p/CENP-A. Newly synthesized Cse4p replaces old protein during DNA replication. Once assembled, Cse4-GFP is a physically stable component of centromeres during mitosis. This allowed us to follow centromere dynamics within each spindle half. Kinetochores remain stably attached to dynamic microtubules and exhibit a low incidence of switching orientation or position between the spindle halves. Switching of sister chromatid attachment may be contemporaneous with Cse4p exchange and early kinetochore assembly during S phase; this would promote mixing of chromosome attachment to each spindle pole. Once biorientation is attained, centromeres rarely make excursions beyond their proximal half spindle.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9530074000358582}
+{"content": "A hospital in an area in south-west Pakistan where many Afghans have taken shelter has received a facelift thanks to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and its partner, the American Refugee Committee (ARC).\nThe Refugee Affected and Hosting Areas (RAHA) scheme was inaugurated at District Headquarters Hospital in Pishin, Balochistan province, yesterday.\nUNHCR contributed nearly $14,000 for the upgrade of the reproductive health-care unit – including a new labour room – at the facility, where over two-thirds of patients are believed to be Afghan. For its part, the ARC purchased medical equipment and hygiene kits and trained staff.\n“Afghan refugees have been part of the local communities for over 25 years, and the RAHA project is our ongoing programme that is aimed at compensating the local communities that have been affected due to the prolonged presence of refugees,” said John Soleck, who heads the UNHCR office in Quetta.\nMost of the roughly 400,000 registered Afghans in Balochistan live in urban settlements, and the new initiative – which also will cover the North West Frontier Province – seeks to help both the refugees and their host communities by boosting their health, education and water and sanitation facilities.\nUnder this programme, UNHCR has also contributed to other projects in Balochistan, including improving healthcare for mothers and newborns.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5275682210922241}
+{"content": "Qrious, Spark’s data, analytics and AI business, has today announced that it is investing significantly in the Wellington market. This investment is targeted at meeting a growing demand from Government organisations and Wellington-based enterprises for data transformation services and for post-Covid acceleration of digital innovation. It will see a rapid expansion of Qrious’ Wellington consulting practice, as well as nurturing a talent pipeline to build its data, analytics and AI capabilities.\n\"Data and digital technologies are the essential skills we need to build a digital economy\", says Qrious CEO Nathalie Morris. \"We believe that the builders of the future are in tech - and we want to help pave the way to that future. Qrious is taking a leading role in data innovation, by investing in our Wellington-based capability to match our existing strength in Auckland.\"\nNathalie explains, \"We are fostering the complete lifecycle of data, analytics and AI engineers - from high school, where career decisions are first made, through to universities, Qrious internship programmes, first-job mentoring, and by providing career-defining, cutting-edge projects for seasoned practitioners.\"\nQrious is seeing a significant increase in clients, particularly in the Government sector, who need support with projects spanning data, AI and intelligent applications. \"This work requires a diverse range of skilled employees who are passionate about delivering data innovation that can transform New Zealand,\" says Nathalie.\n\"More organisations are recognising data as a key enabler to deliver their strategic objectives. We’re also seeing an increasing pace of cloud adoption. Qrious has the skills and experience to help our organisations on their data modernisation journey and ensure these projects are done well.\"\nTo support Wellington’s growth, Qrious has appointed Samir Parekh to the new role of Managing Consultant. Samir has 20-plus years of expertise as a business intelligence and data warehouse consultant, with extensive experience in data strategy and data solution architecture that supports evidence-based decision-making. He will be responsible for building and leading the Wellington data and analytics consulting team.\nSamir believes organisations understand that the future lies in a modern cloud-based data, analytics and AI approach, however they face certain challenges in getting there with their often-legacy data platforms, significant data assets, and concerns around security of data. \"Navigating those challenges requires the right roadmap and skill-set on the ground to deliver - and that’s what we’re here to do,\" says Samir.\nTwo months into his role, Samir is excited for the future: \"No other company in New Zealand is actively curating a team like Qrious that will represent not just the best talent in New Zealand, but world-leading talent, nurtured from the ground up. This is where you want to be to make your mark in data innovation.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6446493864059448}
+{"content": "(MENAFN– Finbold) Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) continue to grow with more countries opening funds and investing in various products. However, some regions are taking the lead, accounting for a significant share of the global SWF value.\nAccording to data acquired by Finbold, as of October 2021, the global Sovereign Wealth Funds assets under management stand at $10.3 trillion. Asia and MENA regions account for the highest share of $7.8 trillion or 76.06% of the global value. Asia has $4.5 trillion, while MENA holds $3.2 trillion. Europe ranks third with AUM at $1.6 trillion. Other regions with a significant share of the SWF assets include Oceania ($434 billion), North America ($299 billion), Latin America ($31 billion), and Sub-Saharan Africa ($15 billion). Elsewhere, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) ranks the largest sovereign wealth fund globally with $1.3 trillion. The China Investment Corporation (CIC) ranks second at $1.6 trillion, followed by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) at $829 billion. Overall, the ten most significant Sovereign Funds hold 72.01% of global SWFs value at $7.43 trillion. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) at $817 billion followed by The Government PensionInvestment Fund (GPIF) at $744 billion, while Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) ranks sixth at $693 billion. The Hong Kong MonetaryAuthority (HKMA) accounts for $520 billion, followed by The National Council for Social Security Fund (NSSF) at $452 billion. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and The Qatar Investment Authority(QIA) rank in the ninth and tenth spots at $430 billion. Asia’s economic growth influences the region’s SWF The report explores some of the driving factors behind Asia’s position in the SWF scene. According to the research report. “Although the Asian region entered the Sovereign Wealth Fund scene more recently, it accounts for a significant share thanks to rapid economic growth in the last two decades. Several countries like China opted for multi-billion funds that are now competing on a global scale. Notably, China stands out considering that most investment portfolios defy traditions by exploring the private sector.” Despite the growth of SWFs globally, the sector is facing several criticisms from the political class. Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9987306594848633}
+{"content": "The primary focus of this research is the poorly understood relationship between water insufficiency and broad-scale social change, in the semi-arid lower Salt River Valley, in central Arizona. The overarching research question guiding this research is if water insufficiency could have prompted sociopolitical change among the Hohokam. Specifically, the research investigates if long-term water deficits were a catalyst for the two most consequential transformations in Hohokam history – the Preclassic/Classic transition (A.D. 1070-1100/1150) and the early to late Classic period transition (ca. A.D. 1300).\nThis research used extensive historical aerial photographs and cultural resource management excavation data to complete the largest-scale reconstruction of Hohokam irrigation. These lines of evidence provided exceptional insight into the developmental histories of eight major irrigation systems along the lower Salt River, four of which are newly defined here. Also, historic Salt River streamflow trends are leveraged to refine previously reconstructed annual flow discharges. The irrigation system reconstruction provided the means for estimating irrigation demand through irrigated acreage, and monthly streamflows supplied the amount of water available during key points in the two agricultural cycles per year. Together, irrigation demand and water availability provided necessary data to identify persistent water shortages during Hohokam history between A.D. 740 and 1450.\nThe findings discussed in this dissertation demonstrate that water insufficiency likely had no notable effect related to either the Preclassic/Classic or early to late Classictransitions in the lower Salt River Valley. Instead, there was possibly enough water through time for Hohokam farmers to meet agricultural demands. Three substantial additional insights were gained from this research. First, an extremely large flood, occurring either during the late Colonial or early Sedentary periods, may have profoundly altered irrigation agriculture and social organization in the valley. Second, during at least the Sedentary and Classic periods, Hohokam irrigation was structured into standardized irrigation units (SIU), a far more complex and efficient method of irrigation than previously perceived along the lower Salt. Third, a bedrock reef located near Canal System 2, and not at other lower Salt irrigation systems, is plausibly a determinate in Canal System 2’s longevity.\nContributors\nCreated\n2020", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9638069868087769}
+{"content": "The Nevada Rural Housing Authority reported in mid-September that the organization still had funding available for renters seeking assistance for past due rent and utility bills for qualifying applicants in the rural part of the state.\nNRHA is now accepting applications for its CHAP program, which has emergency rental and utility assistance for tenants in Nevada’s 15 rural counties, including Nye and Esmeralda counties.\nAccording to a release from NRHA, tenants who have had a reduction, or loss, of income due to COVID-19 are encouraged to apply to the program. Landlords are able to initiate the application process on their tenant’s behalf.\nNRHA states in a release that rental assistance can cover up to a year of rent and utilities that are past due; any past due balances will be paid before any future payments, the agency states.\nBut assistance is available for rent going forward as well for eligible tenants.\nLandlords can start the application process on behalf of their tenants by going to NVRural.org/COVID\nTenants can also visit the same website to apply for assistance.\n“Tenants experiencing a reduction in or loss of income due to COVID-19 can get assistance on delinquent rent payments and rent payments in the future for anticipated losses of income,” NRHA states in a release. “Assistance can also cover payments such as late fees, security deposits, application fees, hotel costs, utilities and internet fees.”\nNRHA must verify a tenant’s income, and applicants must provide proof of COVID-19-related losses. The list of acceptable situations, though not exhaustive, includes a reduction in work hours, loss of employment, being furloughed from employment during a stay-at-home order or a reduction of income due to reduced business income.\nApplicants can also call NRHA at its dedicated Cares Housing Assistance Program at 775-302-5090 0r at 833-328-0288.\nFor information on the CHAP program in Clark or Washoe counties, separate from the other rural program, head to HTTP://chap.clarkcountynv.gov or HTTP://www.renoha.org/chap\nNRHA serves Nevada’s 15 rural counties and the rural portions of Clark and Washoe counties and assists with homeownership programs, rental services, community development initiatives and an exclusive weatherization program.\nFunding for the rental and utility assistance program comes from Title V of the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8046302199363708}
+{"content": "Delivering Reliable Passenger Information in an Unreliable World\n“The industry has shown a remarkable ability to adapt in response to Covid. Given the expectations of increasing technology disruption in the future, how do we ensure we meet rising passenger expectations for more predictable, reliable bus services?”\nThis was one of the questions addressed by an expert panel during a lively Intelligent Transport webinar on 28 September.\nTransport Focus’s Ian Wright explained that while passenger expectations are naturally rising, the core requirements for bus users remain largely the same: affordability, convenience and control.\nBut as Warwick Goodall from PA Consulting explained, in an increasingly disrupted world this places ever more pressure on transport providers. The task today is to reimagine the bus experience, ensuring it is simpler than the car, cheaper than Uber, as green as cycling, and inclusive for all.\nTo deliver this experience, ‘real-time’ information must also evolve, enhancing the passenger experience, while unlocking improvements for bus drivers and greater efficiency for operators and authorities.\nAs Trapeze Group’s Richard Riley explained, technology is already moving in this direction. In the months to come the concept of ‘true’ real-time will emerge, distinguishing between prediction times which can currently be delivered, and instantly available, completely reliable passenger information.\nRichard explained how the linking of schedule and ITS solutions reduces information latency, ensuring that accurate service information reaches the public even through short-term schedule changes.\nMeanwhile, ‘Delta encoding’ is a way of storing or transmitting data in the form of differences between data rather than complete files, which minimises data transfer requirements – ensuring that even the largest and most complex networks can access accurate information through significant service disruption.\nFinally, by harnessing machine learning we can not only deliver information better; we can deliver better information. Completely accurate full journey prediction times – based on historic and current data – will enable passengers to trust the bus at all times, enabling it to remain the cornerstone of their mobility plans.\nDisruption has become a major part of life over the past two years, and most observers expect this to continue in the future. By harnessing ‘true’ real-time information we can upgrade our ability to adapt to a changing world – ensuring buses remain the reliable, sustainable mobility solution for the next 20 years.\nYou can watch the full webinar here\n(c) 1999 - 2021 Trapeze Software ULC. All rights reserved\nTrapeze Group respects your privacy", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9758573770523071}
+{"content": "Reflections beyond words: using auto-driven photo-elicitation to explore the pain management programme journey Average rating Cast your vote You can rate an item by clicking the amount of stars they wish to award to this item. When enough users have cast their vote on this item, the average rating will also be shown.Star rating\nYour vote was cast\nThank you for your feedback\nThank you for your feedback\nAuthorsRoberts, Suzanne AdvisorsCureton, Debra\nLawton, Megan\nWard, Gavin\nIssue Date2021-05\nMetadataShow full item record AbstractIn the UK, around one-third to one-half of the population are estimated to be affected by persistent pain, a long-term complex condition which can have serious implications for an individual’s everyday functioning and quality of life. A biopsychosocial approach to care and pain management programmes can be adopted as a treatment option. A growing body of research supports the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based pain management programmes. This research, however, is based on analyses of pre-post changes in pre-defined outcome measures. Limited qualitative research has focused on programme evaluation and the notion of acceptance. This study aimed to explore the individuals’ everyday experience of change as they progressed through a pain management programme to enhance understanding of the change process from the individuals’ perspective. This study also aimed to establish how auto-driven photo-elicitation can support participants to articulate their pain management journey. Nine participants who were part of a six-week online pain management programme were asked to generate weekly images representing a meaningful change in their pain management. These images were discussed in photo-elicitation interviews at week two, four and six of the programme. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings represented the way participants created meaning associated with changes in their pain management across the three timepoints of data collection. The significance of these time points in relation to pain management were constructed as: (1) Insight and Awareness, (2) Integration and (3) Reframing. All participants described a shift in their perspective towards pain, which appeared to be facilitated by factors of ‘acceptance’ and ‘empowerment’. Auto-driven photo-elicitation was found to ‘invite reflection’ and held ‘therapeutic value’ which facilitated the change process. Photography was found to be an engaging and valuable method for helping individuals articulate their pain management journey. This provides support for the adaptability of pain management programmes and the use of photography to create therapeutic opportunities. PublisherUniversity of Wolverhampton TypeThesis or dissertation Languageen DescriptionA thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the University of Wolverhampton for the Professional Doctorate in Health and Wellbeing (DProfHW). Collections\nThe following licence applies to the copyright and re-use of this item:\nCreative Commons\nExcept where otherwise noted, this item's license is described as Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6550662517547607}
+{"content": "Identify what capabilities you bring to the challenge of being more inclusive and the steps you can take to develop inclusion competencies with the ICI (Inclusion Competencies Inventory). The ICI measures competencies – factors that predict superior performance related to inclusive behavior. The ICI serves as a catalyst that motivates individuals and teams to improve inclusion behaviors.\nFor more information about administering or taking the ICI, please contact us.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5734828114509583}
+{"content": "Joining World Heart Day 2021 is not just a celebration for Sanofi, but more like hoping that they could reach more people and spread awareness about heart diseases and stroke. Sanofi recognizes that this is a unique time especially when the world is still under a pandemic but knowing and learning what steps to do about having a healthy heart is what matters.\n\"It's heartbreaking to see those with comorbidities battle a critical to severe form of the virus- forcing them to put their lives on hold, be isolated from family, friends and people who matters most to them,\" said Amal Makhloufi Benchouk, Sanofi Philippines Country Lead.\nStatistics have shown that 7 out of 10 people are diagnosed with hypertension, and 2 out to 10 hypertension patients die. Sanofi continues to respond to the challenge of dealing with comorbidities during this time, by emphasizing the need to address the lack of awareness and limited access to cardiovascular disease management.\n\"Cardiovascular Disease remains the number 1 killer in the world, resulting in about 18.6 million deaths worldwide and over 520 million people globally living with cardiovascular disease that has been affected by the pandemic,\" continued Benchouk.\nSanofi's mission has led them to create the Empower Hypertension Program, which aims to deliver awareness, prevention, and management to patient. The program provides enlisted patients with free coaching sessions led by nurse educators to arm them with information that tackles myths and facts about the disease, among others.\nSanofi has also partnered with Omron, a leading medical electronics company, to extend a 20% to 25% discounts to patients, encouraging them to procure the technology in order to monitor their blood pressure regularly.\nSanofi remains committed to its mission to promote hypertension management at the early stages and to inspire individuals to take control of their own health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9046976566314697}
+{"content": "It pays to have enough spiritual resources\nA person without money thinks twice whether to take a bus or go walking. Someone with a lot does not even think twice about taking a taxi.\nSimilarly, when a situation arises that requires more understanding and tolerance than I have, I find myself out of my depth. If I have a stock of spiritual power and an understanding of the rules of life, I can deal with it without problems.\nUnhappiness is basically due to a lack of spiritual power. If I spend more money than I earn over a long period of time, I go bankrupt. If I spend more spiritual power than I replace daily, I become spiritually bankrupt.\nThe expression, ‘make hay while the sun shines’, refers to taking advantage of a favourable situation to prepare for when it is not. What I have to do is accumulate a stock of spiritual power through daily meditation practice.\nIf I meditate accurately for 15 to 20 minutes as my first act in the morning, then for two to three minutes from time to time during the day, and another 15 to 20 minutes at night, that stock should be sufficient to pass through most situations without tripping up.\nThis power tends to accumulate as I learn to think better. When larger obstacles appear, there is enough to get past them as well. Actually, obstacles appear along the way precisely to test my understanding and strength. Well understood, they always bring good lessons.\nKen O’Donnell, an author and international consultant on strategy and leadership, is the director of Brahma Kumaris’ services in South America.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8723195195198059}
+{"content": "A team led by Dr. Hee Jung Shin from the University of Ulsan in South Korea also found that CESM is comparable to breast MRI in this area.\n\"CESM is a promising modality that shows the potential to assess both morphologies, including microcalcifications and perfusion characteristics, at lower cost and faster acquisition,\" Shin and colleagues wrote.\nWider acceptance of screening mammography is also increasing the rate of DCIS detection, with researchers saying DCIS accounts for 20% of screen-detected breast cancers. However, they also said that between 18% and 39% of DCIS at core-needle biopsy are initially underestimated and are later recategorized as invasive cancers after definitive surgery.\nWhile it's rare that DCIS leads to nodal metastases, it may open the door for unnecessary biopsy, adding cost and inconvenience to patients.\nCESM has shown promise in recent years, with researchers highlighting that images can be obtained within the same session of breast positioning. This allows for direct comparison of enhanced locations on the contrast-enhanced recombined images to the microcalcifications on mammographic images.\nShin et al wanted to compare CESM with conventional mammography, breast ultrasound, and MRI when it comes to visualizing the extent of disease in patients with DCIS. They developed prediction models that utilized the four imaging methods.\nThey looked at data from 108 patients. A total of 113 lesions were analyzed, 50 being pure DCIS and 63 being underestimated DCIS.\nCEMS vs. other modalities for visualizing underestimated DCIS\nMammography\nBreast ultrasound\nBreast MRI\nCESM\nPure DCIS\n44%\n76%\n80%\n58%\nUnderestimated DCIS\n73%\n81%\n92%\n86%\nDetection rates for both pure and underestimated DCIS were found to be significantly different for mammography and CESM, but not for breast ultrasound and MRI.\nAdditionally, no significant difference was found in the ability to predict DCIS underestimation based on models that included disease extent on breast MRI or CESM.\nUnderestimated DCIS was more likely to present as calcified lesions on mammography and enhancing lesions on CESM. Fibroglandular tissue density on mammography and background parenchymal enhancement on CESM and breast MRI were not found to be significantly different between pure and underestimated DCIS.\nUnderestimated DCIS was also associated with higher nuclear grade (p = 0.001), the presence of comedonecrosis (p = 0.026), and suspected invasion (p = 0.004) on preoperative core biopsy.\nThe researchers said their preoperative prediction model may be useful for surgeons who want to estimate the benefit of performing upfront sentinel lymph node biopsy.\n\"A further study comparing CESM and breast MRI in the prediction of DCIS underestimation in a larger population would be useful in validating our prediction model,\" the study authors wrote.\nCopyright © 2021 AuntMinnie.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6311265230178833}
+{"content": "Explorations of Genesis 2 intent on recovering God's ideal for the interrelationship between male and female often zoom in on the creation of Eve. We are better able to appreciate how the narrative supports that ideal when we engage the whole chapter.\nAs a change agent in the community, the body of Christ must come to an understanding of the biblical concept of the image of God. An understanding of humanity as the bearer of that image—regardless of any classification society or culture might impose—is intrinsic to the church’s engagement in seeking justice.\nCultures of hierarchy maintain authority by claiming ontological distinction. The power and dominance inherent in hierarchy, which directly conflict with ontological equality, perpetuates abuse. This session will examine the abuse that results from hierarchical human relationships and the biblical response to dominance.\nHow can we better serve and inform a growing diverse community with an egalitarian theology message that is clearly understood? What are better ways to create bridges of conversation that are not intrusive or divisive?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9473326802253723}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe measured the magnetization of glacial and interglacial ice from the Vostok core to estimate the meteoric smoke concentration in Antarctic ice. We have found that, within the uncertainty of the method, the smoke concentration in ice in Antarctica is equivalent to that previously measured in Greenland ice. The virtually identical smoke concentrations despite the different ice accumulation rates in Greenland and Antarctica suggest that wet deposition is the main deposition mechanism for such ultra-small particles. Given the typical scavenging ratios for atmospheric aerosols, this would imply that previous estimates of accretion rate based on dry deposition are likely to be appreciably overestimated.\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Geophysics Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.521865725517273}
+{"content": "Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare complex vessel malformation syndrome characterized by venous varicosities, capillary malformations, and limb hypertrophy. However, extensive heterotopic ossification (HO) secondary to this syndrome is extremely rare. We report the case of a patient with previously undiagnosed KTS and extensive HO who presented with a femoral fracture secondary to a motor vehicle accident. Extensive ossification, which leads to compulsive contracture deformity and dysfunction of the leg, was distributed on the flexor muscle side, as revealed by the radiograph. The diagnosis was finally established by combining imaging and histological analysis with classical clinical symptoms. Amputation was performed at the fracture site proximal to the infected necrotic foci. Open management of the fracture was challenging owning to the pervasive ossification and tendency for excessive bleeding. Gene sequencing analysis showed homozygous mutation of FoxO1 gene. Definitive diagnosis of a combination of KTS and extensive HO requires detailed imaging analysis and pathologic evidence. Mutation of the FoxO1 gene, which regulates bone formation by resistance to oxidative stress in osteoblasts, is a potential factor in the microenvironment of malformed vessels caused by KTS.\nWanbo Zhu, Kai Xie, Jiazhao Yang, Li Li, Xujin Wang, Lei Xu, Shiyuan Fang.Diagnosis of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and extensive heterotopic ossification in a patient with a femoral fracture: a case report and literature review.\nBMC musculoskeletal disorders.2020 Apr 11;21(1):223\nPMID:\n32278353", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5241085886955261}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis issue brief explores Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) and how these funds can support summer and afterschool programs. It reviews amount of ESSER funds for each state, what the funds can be used for, and how programs can access these funds through grants and contracts. It also includes examples of how CT, GA, NH, UT, and WV are using the funds.\nThis webinar explores best practices in providing older youth with supportive and meaningful employment experiences and paid internships. The panel includes representatives from National Youth Employment Coalition, Summer Youth Employment Program from Charlotte, NC, College to Congress, and Community Relations Manager from Bank of America.\nThe National Summer Learning Association has provided more than 40 webinars called the Voices of Summer Webinar Series. The webinars were held between spring 2019 and spring 2021. Presenters include national thought leaders, program providers offering promising practices, and researchers.\nThese webinars feature thought leaders, researchers, journalists, and award-winning program leaders who share practices and research. November 16, 2020 included providers sharing promising practices during the pandemic. November 17 included journalists to explore how the election might shape the landscape and leaders who talked about legislation needed right now.\nThe purpose of this playbook is to provide a long-term and sustainable framework for planning and executing evidence-based practices and partnerships for high-quality summer programs. It has a user-friendly design and includes sections on quality, safety, policies and funding, planning, and partnerships.\nThis webinar features Dr. Gil Noam from Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR) who explores what the field might expect regarding an increase in mental health issues since the pandemic.\nThis virtual press conference brought together leading experts to explore summer solutions emerging in the pandemic. It begins with a review of the findings from the report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Shaping Summertime Experiences.\nThis video is a keynote speech delivered by Dr. Shawn Ginwright. He explores stories and research related to his healing-centered framework to overcome trauma by building hope through relational, restorative, and political strategies.\nThis issue brief is an interview with the evaluator of a STEM project with middle and high school tribal youth, working with tribal leaders and STEM professionals on a research project about salmon restoration. The evaluation shows how involving youth in an engaging and authentic research project built their STEM skills in a possible career path. There is a link to the full research report.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8016537427902222}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis webinar series explores tools, tips, strategies, and resources for programs to deliver high-quality virtual programs. The first webinar is called Transforming from Virtual Bleh to Virtual Yeah! It offers a wealth of concrete tips to provide structured and consistent programming, increase student engagement, and battle virtual burnout, plus a review of online tools.\nThis issue brief provides background information about the structures of child care costs and revenues and shows how the pandemic has affected the financial picture of providers. The paper also describes implementation issues for allocating financial resources to stabilize child care programs and the workforce. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nThis report summarizes survey data collected in 2020, both before and during the pandemic; it is the fourth survey, preceded by findings from 2004, 2009, 2014.\nThis webinar series explores the importance of trauma-informed and healing-centered approaches in out-of-school time settings and the role they can play in helping youth manage and recover from trauma.\nThis policy brief summarizes findings from 22 focus groups with family child care (FCC) providers in CA, FL, MA, and WI during spring 2020. It reviews challenges that FCC providers faced as they provided care during the pandemic and the strengths they have that make them uniquely suited to respond to child care needs.\nThis report from National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) examines data from focus groups and interviews conducted with 21 leaders representing 15 national award-winning summer learning programs in September 2020 and data from a survey of 1,047 afterschool and summer providers conducted in partnership with Afterschool Alliance in July and August 2020.\nThis toolkit includes resources that will help build child care supply. It includes six steps: (1) assess and plan; (2) identify resources; (3) generate awareness; (4) develop strategies; (5) implement your plan; and (6) evaluate and implement. The concepts build on recognized strategic planning principles and include stories of success. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nThe Afterschool Alliance's webpage on COVID-19 offers a rich array of resources to help support Out-of-School Time (OST) system builders, administrators, and practitioners in navigating the challenges of the pandemic as they strive to effectively serve children, families, and providers.\nWith many school districts providing partial or full online learning, there is increased need for child care for working parents. This collection of online resources includes videos of providers, and identifies recommendations for new supports on funding, shared planning and decision-making, and technical supports. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nThis review of state plans for school reopening provides examples for ways states and districts can coordinate with afterschool programs to support their capacity, leverage resources, and support students and families.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9554418325424194}
+{"content": "Authors: LIXIN ZHANG, MEI GAO, SHENGXIU LI, ASHOK KUMAR ALVA, MUHAMMAD ASHRAF Abstract: In the present study, the role of potassium (K) in mitigating the adverse effects of drought stress (DS) on 2 maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars, 'Shaandan 9' (S_{9}; drought-tolerant) and 'Shaandan 911' (S_{911}; drought-sensitive), was assessed. K application increased dry matter (DM) across all growth stages and grain yield (GY) in both cultivars under DS, but not under control conditions. Drought-tolerant cultivar S_9 was superior to drought-sensitive cultivar S_{911} under DS in terms of DM and GY regardless of K addition. Additionally, K application increased relative water content, nitrate reductase activity, and concentrations of potassium ion, free proline, soluble protein, and endogenous glycine betaine in both cultivars. These positive effects due to K fertilization under DS were greater for S_{911} than for S_{9}. In contrast, the differences in the above parameters between K-treated plants and plants under control conditions were either nonsignificant or marginal. This study provides direct evidence of the beneficial physiological function of K fertilization in mitigating the adverse effects of DS by increased nitrate assimilation and osmotic regulation, but not due to its nutritive role.\nKeywords: Relative water content, nitrate reductase activity, osmotic solutes, Poaceae, potassium fertilizer Full Text: PDF", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9737040400505066}
+{"content": "Knowledge collaboration and proximity - The spatial organization of biotech innovation projects\nForskningsoutput: Tidskriftsbidrag › Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift\nAbstract\nThis article addresses the role of proximity for knowledge collaboration between dedicated biotechnology firms (DBFs) and related actors. Innovation projects managed by a selection of eight Swedish DBFs are analysed in detail and classified with regard to their specific knowledge characteristics. Based on this classification, explanations to the relative importance of functional and relational proximity to collaborators are sought. The findings indicate that knowledge collaboration in projects characterized by embodied knowledge are more sensitive to functional proximity than projects characterized by embrained and encoded knowledge. The findings also indicate that even though functional proximity is facilitative, global knowledge collaboration is indispensable for most DBFs. The convenience of local collaboration can never replace the extreme requirements of specialized knowledge, which forces them to seek collaborators on a global arena despite the impediments they face in these situations. Policy resources aimed at promoting bioregions are therefore better used to enhance local resources and to provide conditions for DBFs to link up with global sources of knowledge rather than to boost the formation of 'second best' local networks.\nDetaljer\nFörfattare Enheter & grupper Forskningsområden Ämnesklassifikation (UKÄ) – OBLIGATORISK Nyckelord\nOriginalspråk engelska Sidor (från-till) 115-131 Tidskrift European Urban and Regional Studies Volym 14 Utgåva nummer 2 Status Published - 2007 Publikationskategori Forskning Peer review utförd Ja", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.625074028968811}
+{"content": "The UK’s fresh produce imports from Spain rose 6% in value during the first 3 months of 2021 to reach €675 million. However, the UK’s departure from the EU has increased the administrative costs of managing shipments and documentary formalities. FEPEX reports that despite the increase in the value of exports, volumes decreased during the indicated period by 6%, to just under 462,000 tons.\nThe situation compounds an already challenging one for Spain, given the 3.5% fall in overall export volumes, as reported by the Customs and Excise Department in mid-May.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.997317910194397}
+{"content": "Technology\nThird-Party Integrations\nREDO REDO REDO our Government customers often look to third-party integrations to support quick deployment, decreased costs, and minimal IT support. This is understandable due to the increased manageability of cloud technology implementation through common APIs. However, third-party integrations present multiple risks to strategic, regulatory, cybersecurity, and financial results. We help your agency proactively address, mitigate, and manage these risks.\nFirst, we ensure all third-party integrations have gone through the rigorous FedRAMP authorization program. FedRAMP allows government agencies to adopt cutting-edge cloud technology to improve customer experience while reducing procurement costs. However, third-party vendor utilization often means data is being transferred outside firewalls. By walking you through security and risk assessments, we take the guesswork out of FedRAMP requirements and ensure program compliance.\nWe develop strategies to manage communications, operations, change management, and integration rollback plans. We facilitate collaboration among all cross-functional teams to capture executive guardrails, success criteria, business requirements, and milestones, while always keeping customer experience at the forefront.\nTactical Deliverable Examples:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998054504394531}
+{"content": "Global nickel mine production is expected to grow by 6.8% to reach 2,427.4 thousand tonnes (kt) in 2021, after registering an estimated 4.2% decline to 2,272kt in 2020, owing to the Covid-19 related lockdowns and restrictions. Output from Indonesia (+16.3%), the Philippines (+5.1%) and Brazil (+24%) will be significant contributors to the overall growth this year. In contrast, production is expected to decline in Russia (-13.8%) and South Africa (-15.8%).\nCombined production from Indonesia, the Philippines and Brazil is expected to increase from a collective 1,160kt in 2020 to 1,316.8kt in 2021 – an increase of 13.5%. The increase in production will be supported by the expansion of Indonesia’s nickel industry, the resumption of production at various mines in the Philippines and the ramp-up at the Santa Rita mine in Brazil, which was previously halted in 2015.\nOverall, Indonesia and the Philippines will remain as the largest sources of nickel globally. Together with Russia, New Caledonia and Australia, these five countries account for almost three-quarters of the global total. Looking ahead, nickel production over the forecast period is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3%, to reach 2,730.6kt in 2025. Indonesia, Russia, Canada and the Philippines will be the key contributors to this growth. Combined production in these countries is expected to increase from a forecasted 1,607kt in 2021 to 1,818.4kt in 2025.\nProjects with potential to commence operations during the forecast period include the Araguaia Nickel project in Brazil, which is wholly owned by Horizonte Minerals, and is currently awaiting a final investment decision (FID). The $402.1m project will have an annual nickel production capacity of 14.5kt and is expected to commence operations in 2022. During early 2021, the project’s infrastructure, including the award of construction licences for the transmission line and the water pipeline, was approved by the company. Tenders for the supply of key equipment and services have been completed for approximately $230m.\nThe Aquila Nickel project in Indonesia, which is wholly owned by Solway Investment Group, has obtained its regulatory approvals and permissions. The $57m project will have an annual nickel production capacity of 16.6kt and is expected to commence operations in 2023.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9884178638458252}
+{"content": "If you're choosing new gutters for a new roof, you're likely to get caught in between seamless and seamed gutter options. But which is the best gutter system for your modern home? Ideally, you should select gutters that offer excellent functionality, stunning aesthetics, and low maintenance.\nWhen you opt for seamless gutters, you don't have to spend on sealants, fasteners, and clips. This type of gutter guarantees minimum repairs since there are no weak points or vulnerable seams. You should work with a seamless gutter installer to help you design a system that performs optimally.\nHere are reasons why you need seamless gutters in your new home.\nSeamless Gutters Offer Durability\nIf you choose seamless gutters, you can rest knowing that they'll secure your walls from water damage for the long term. These gutters won't clog easily, and they won't fail like other gutters with endless joints. For instance, if you select aluminum gutters, you'll enjoy minimum maintenance and the aluminum is weather-resistant. You'll enjoy hardy gutters that don't require replacing until decades later.\nThey're Custom Designed\nDid you know that seamless gutters present endless customization options for your property? These gutters fit your property's specifications, and you don't need to refit them. This means they'll perform outstandingly to keep water from leaking off the eaves. Given the range of shades, you can engage a roofing professional to assist you in finding ideal gutter colors that complement your home's decor and style.\nCustomized seamless gutters present proper workmanship during installation. They offer a highly functional system and an impressive look. If you're a minimalist, seamless gutter provides the simplicity you prefer on your fascia board.\nThey Prevent Leaks\nGutters that safeguard your foundation from water seepage save you the money you'd have spent to repair a water-damaged basement or foundation. Seamless gutters rank as the perfect option if you want to lead runoff farther from the foundation. Since they don't have joints, they won't trap debris like seamed gutters. An experienced gutter installer will mount your gutters the right way to eliminate possible leaks.\nSeamless Gutters Are Low Maintenance\nDirt and debris are the number one enemy to your gutter system. When they sit inside your seamless gutter trough, they won't accumulate, especially at the joints. Runoff clears the leaves and debris, and you don't have to call roof maintenance services all the time. You should get skilled roofers to install seamless gutters professionally to save money.\nWhen you want something built, who do you turn to? Okay, maybe you answered that question with a particular person's name, and that's an acceptable answer. But the answer we were really looking for was \"construction contractors.\" This profession is full of people who can build this and that, and who can customize the things they build to meet your unique needs. Working with a construction team is like working with a bunch of people who just want to make you happy. We love that aspect of the industry, and it's something we plan on focusing on more as we write this blog.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.991391122341156}
+{"content": "BWIC Volumes\nSeptember BWIC volumes were muted, with posted BWICs totaling just over $2.0 Bn and traded at $1.8 Bn. Posted and traded volumes continue in close tandem, with over 90% of posted BWICs trading during September. This trend is a good indicator of demand and a positive for the CLO market liquidity.\nTRACE* Volumes\nReported CLO trading volumes jumped to $14 Bn in September, a sharp $5.5 Bn increase over August. The increase was attributed to the non-IG volume, which was the largest YTD.\nBWICs as % of TRACE\n$1 Bn daily TRACE volume is a rare occurrence. An average month has 1 to 3 days with over $1 Bn in trades. September 22 saw over $6 Bn in non-IG trades reported to TRACE- a sharp outlier. Due to such volume, only 6% of non-IG securities traded via BWICs in August, while IG bonds returned to a longer-term average of 29% in September.\nBWIC Volumes By Rating\nOnly half of the typical AAA volume traded; $550 million of AAA securities were sold via BWIC compared to the trailing 12-month average of $1.1 Bn. Similar drops in volumes were seen across the capital stack, with $220 million of AAs trading on BWIC. CLO equity, on the other hand, was slightly higher than its trailing 12-month average with $240 million trading via BWICs.\nDNT Rates\nWe see low DNT rates across investment-grade securities including a 0% DNT rate for AAAs, AAs and As. Low DNT rates are indicative of strong market demand and sellers being happy with the prices they’re receiving. Lower in the cap stack, the positive trend has returned in September and we observed lower than average DNT rates for BBB, BB and equity.\nDealer’s Inventory\nDealers purchased over $6 Bn from clients in September 2021, a sharp increase that seems to be driven by a single trade on September 22 in non-IG-rated securities.\nPrices** Across the Stack\nFrom August to September we saw price increases across the stack. The bottom part of the capital structure saw bigger improvements where BB-rated bonds were up 3 points.\nCLO Equity IRRs\nThe last few months have seen an increased volume of CLO equity traded via BWIC. The average September equity IRR% based on the 18 trades with public color was 12.6% according to the standard secondary market pricing assumptions.\n*TRACE reports all CLO trades involving FINRA members.\n**Prices are based on trades that provided color and are likely to underestimate actual traded levels.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8190856575965881}
+{"content": "Laser treatment shows potential for reducing industrial chemical processing for vehicles\nLong-lasting protection from corrosion is essential for materials used for vehicles and aircraft to ensure structural integrity amid extreme operating conditions. Two chemical pre-treatment processes are widely used in industrial settings to prepare for coating adhesion and protect aluminum alloy surfaces against corrosion. While highly regulated, both processes use large quantities of hazardous compounds with known environmental and health risks.\nA multidisciplinary team of scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has applied a laser-interference structuring, or LIS, technique that makes significant strides toward eliminating the need for these hazardous chemicals. The novel application of the LIS method answers a call from the U.S. Department of Defense for research projects that explore nonchemical alternatives for corrosion protection in military vehicles and aircraft systems.\nChromate conversion coating, or CCC, uses hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen, to inhibit corrosion. Sulfuric acid anodizing, SAA, uses sulfuric acid, which can severely irritate skin and eyes, and when inhaled, can lead to permanent lung damage. Millions of gallons of used chemical solutions are disposed of annually as hazardous waste.\nThe military operates more than 12,000 aircraft, 10,000 tanks, hundreds of ships and a multitude of other vehicles and weapons systems. DoD owns and operates hundreds of industrial facilities that manufacture and repair these vehicles and equipment, spending more than $20 billion in corrosion protection annually. The agency's Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, or SERDP, planned and executed with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, is \"focused on developing alternative technologies to eliminate materials and processes that are of environmental concern,\" said Robin Nissan, program manager of SERDP and its sister program, the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program.\n\"Our defense systems require repair and refurbishment,\" he said. \"Our programs are investing in the development of alternative processes that can ensure robust performance, sustainable practices and eliminate environmental risk.\"\nIn three successive publications, ORNL materials scientist Adrian Sabau and a team of chemists and manufacturing scientists described, demonstrated and analyzed an LIS technique and compared its performance to the traditional solvent-intensive methods. Co-authors on the research included ORNL's Jiheon Jun, Mike Stephens, Dana McClurg, Harry Meyer III, Donovan Leonard and Jian Chen.\nSabau—who specializes in materials processing such as metal casting and solidification—and his team had recently completed a project using LIS for bonding in automotive applications. When he read DoD's call for research on nonsolvent surface preparation, Sabau recognized that a similar technique could be effective for coating adhesion as well.\nIn their experiments, they treated aluminum alloy sheets by splitting the primary beam of a pulsed nanosecond laser into two beams and focusing them on the same spot on the specimen surface. This process roughened the surface with periodic structures, changed the surface chemistry and sub-surface microstructure.\n\"In laser processing, you're impacting lots of energy on the top surface, and we need to understand what's happening to the substrate. Is it damaged? Does it crack? Are there any microstructure effects that are not beneficial to corrosion protection?\" Sabau said.\nMeyer, a physical chemist, and Leonard, a microscopist, contributed to the characterization work outlined in\nOptics and Laser Technology. Meyer conducted surface chemical analysis using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, or XPS.\n\"XPS is a material characterization technique that can determine what elements are on the surface—the top 5 to 8 nanometers—of solid materials,\" Meyer said. \"Before laser processing, XPS was used to determine the chemical composition of the as-received aluminum alloy sheets, which showed high amounts of carbon. XPS was used again to determine if the laser processing cleaned the surface. The results showed a significant reduction of the carbon and was one of our key findings. XPS, along with electron microscopy results, helped us to understand how the native oxide was altered through laser processing.\"\nSabau added, \"In looking at subsurface characterization, we found a beneficial aspect that we bumped into by accident. In the top layer, we saw the dissolution of copper-rich precipitates, where corrosion can initiate.\"\nAfter an aluminum alloy sheet is cleaned, often the surface energy prohibits the coating from sticking properly, a known issue in industrial surface coatings. The team's next publication, for the\nInternational Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, looked at coating adhesion and found that the LIS method provided adhesion as well as the industry-standard and solvent-intensive CCC and SAA techniques. A patent for coating adhesion was awarded in 2021 based on this LIS technique.\nFor the adhesion study, McClurg conducted profilometry on the materials, a technique that maps surface contours and provides roughness measurements.\nThe third paper, published in\nCorrosion: The Journal of Science and Engineering, outlined the final tests that Sabau's team conducted with an epoxy primer used by the U.S. military for airplane wings and bodies.\nTechnician Mike Stephens completed the delicate and time-sensitive task of applying spray coatings of primers and topcoats to exacting DoD specifications on alloy sheets that had been prepared with different treatments. He then exposed the samples to 2,000 hours of salt spray to examine corrosion resistance at multiple periods. Jun led the corrosion testing, investigating how the LIS-prepared surfaces compared to conventionally prepared alloy substrates, both with and without primer and a topcoat.\n\"The laser interference-treated substrate exhibited higher corrosion resistance,\" said Jun, who attributed the result to copper-rich precipitates dissolving. However, on the samples coated with primer or primer and topcoat, LIS did not perform as well as the chemical solvent techniques, with some samples showing blisters within 96 hours of salt spray exposure. However, those blisters were small and remained stable through hundreds of hours of exposure.\nThe team tested a second set of samples that were simply wiped down with acetone prior to the application of primer, resulting in very little corrosion, and the formation of blisters was delayed by hundreds of hours.\nJun said further investigation to optimize LIS would be worthwhile.\n\"Our research approach, combining lab-scale electrochemical measurements and industrially adopted ASTM [American Society for Testing Materials] salt spray testing, was very successful and aided in-depth understanding of the effects of laser interference treatment,\" he said.\n\"For a process that was conducted at ambient temperature without solvents, most of the samples performed extremely well,\" Sabau said. \"This technique is a huge step in the right direction towards nonchemical intensive surface preparation for coatings.\"\nExplore further\nMore information:Adrian S. Sabau et al, Laser-interference pulse number dependence of surface chemistry and sub-surface microstructure of AA2024-T3 alloy, Optics & Laser Technology(2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2020.106457\nAdrian S. Sabau et al, Coating adhesion of a chromate-containing epoxy primer on Al2024-T3 surface processed by laser-interference,\nInternational Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2020.102641\nJiheon Jun et al, Corrosion Behavior of Laser-Interference Structured AA2024 Coated with a Chromate-Containing Epoxy Primer,\nCorrosion (2021). DOI: 10.5006/3717 Citation: Laser treatment shows potential for reducing industrial chemical processing for vehicles (2021, September 23) retrieved 16 October 2021 from https://phys.org/news/2021-09-laser-treatment-potential-industrial-chemical.html", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5202019214630127}
+{"content": "Going through a divorce can certainly throw one or both parties off balance. However, if there is a power struggle or imbalance in the marriage, this can make the divorce even more challenging. If you live in Illinois, here are some crucial things you should know about power imbalances and how you can handle them in the best possible way as you prepare to end your marriage.\nWhat is a power imbalance?\nMarriage should ideally be a relationship between two equals. Even though each spouse is different and may carry out different duties in the household and the relationship, they should have equal value and worth. A healthy marriage requires both spouses to discuss decisions and come to a conclusion they are both satisfied with, or to come to a compromise that works for both parties. However, if there is a power imbalance in the relationship, one spouse has control in certain matters. The spouse who is more powerful will often force their way of doing things on the other spouse, and this often leads to divorce.\nDivorce and power imbalances\nEven if one or both spouses don’t exhibit controlling behavior in a marriage, they may do so during the divorce. For instance, if one spouse was making all or the majority of the money in the marriage, this spouse may try to take the retirement funds, marital home, and family cars in the divorce.\nA spouse may also use their relationship with the children to exercise control over the other spouse. If the children are more loyal to or spend more time with one parent, the parent who is ‘more loved’ will often demand custody of the children in the divorce. Spouses can also try to be controlling in a divorce from an emotional standpoint. This occurs when one spouse is no longer emotionally invested in the marriage and the other is still holding out hope that the relationship can work.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7701836228370667}
+{"content": "►▼Show Figures\nHeart rate variability (HRV) is a simple, non-invasive, real-time analyzable, and highly reproducible measurement that captures incidences for assessing a person’s health and physical condition. Public security jobs are characterized by major exposure to risk factors known to influence the cardiovascular response to stimuli, e.g., night shifts, highly physically demanding activity, and acute stress activity. This study aimed to evaluate the HRV parameters in a population of 112 male personnel of the special forces and public order of the Carabinieri, aged 25–59, when engaged in several duty tasks, such as paratroopers, night shift police station officers, night shift patrol, dynamic precision shooting evaluative team, dynamic precision shooting non-evaluative team, and office clerks (used as control group). During the specific task of each participant, the HRV parameters were collected with wearable devices and processed. The HRV parameters in the time and frequency domains collected were average heart rate, standard deviation of all normal RR intervals, root mean square of successive differences in adjacent normal-to-normal (NN) intervals, very-low-frequency power, low-frequency power, high-frequency power, stress index, parasympathetic nervous system activity index, and sympathetic nervous system activity index. Parametric tests for independent series to compare the HRV parameters by subgroups within the study subjects were used. A multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the association between the HRV parameters and some personal and organizational factors. The comparison between different subgroups showed that activities with a high demand for concentration and precision, as is the case with paratroopers and dynamic precision shooters, differ significantly from activities that can be defined as routine, such as office work. Other activities, such as patrolling or remote management from operations centers, although including critical elements, did not deviate significantly from the control group. The study of HRV parameters is therefore a useful tool for occupational physicians, both for addressing work suitability assessments and for better targeting health promotion campaigns, to be considered as being aimed at monitoring the subject’s physiological parameters, and not at the diagnosis of any pathological condition, which should always be carried out by the medical specialist.View Full-Text\nThis is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License\nwhich permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5069981217384338}
+{"content": "Govt. sets Ethanol production & EV sales target Govt. of India aims to achieve electric car sales penetration of 30% by 2030.\nMr. Nitin Gadkari, the minister of road transport and highways, has announced new targets for ethanol production and EV sales to reduce pollution levels in the country.\nThe minister stated that flex-fuel vehicles would play a crucial role in decarbonising the transport sector. The government is aiming at an Rs. 2 lakh crore ethanol economy from its present size of Rs. 20,000 crore. The development of an extensive ethanol industry would mean new markets for the country’s biomass and agriculture sector.\nThe use of bio-CNG and green hydrogen is also expected to reduce air pollution. The government aims to set up 10,000 CNG stations in the country.\nFurther, the government intends to achieve electric vehicle sales penetration of 30% for private cars, 70% for commercial vehicles, 40% for buses, and 80% for 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers by 2030.\nSource: Read Full Article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8978199362754822}
+{"content": "The retail mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate is creating a Bilingual Diversity Processing Team to lead their new Language Access Program (LAP). LAP aims to connect more meaningfully with Spanish-speaking customers and guide them throughout the mortgage process. And as part of this initiative, industry veteran Arlyn J. Kalinski has been hired as the compliance director for the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Program.\nIn this role, Kalinski will oversee key aspects of LAP. This includes training and recruiting new LAP specialists as well as reaching out to the community to educate members on financial literacy. And within Guaranteed Rate, Kalinski will oversee internal programs to provide further opportunities those employees who are invested in supporting limited English-speaking communities.\nLAP was launched this October, in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month and will begin with a primary focus on Spanish speakers — particularly as the demographic of Hispanic homebuyers expands. The Urban Institute predicts that over the next 20 years, 70% of new homebuyers will be Latino. The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals has also released data which illustrates the fast-growing pace of investment property ownership among the Latino community.\nThese trends indicate an imperative necessity to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients. Speaking on the topic, Kalinski said, “Hispanic homeownership is at a tipping point. This is an opportunity to meet the moment by addressing the homeownership needs of this expanding population and provide additional resources, education and outreach to diverse communities throughout the country.” Kalinski herself is a native of Puerto Rico.\n“I’m excited to join Guaranteed Rate and help lead efforts to create greater access to affordable mortgages while reducing inherent challenges often faced by underserved communities,” she added.\nGuaranteed Rate’s executive director of diverse segments, Camilo Escalante, also looks forward to Kalinski’s possibilities at the company. “Adding Arlyn to drive our efforts ensures that we’re on the forefront of the industry with our commitment to LEP consumers,” he said. “She’s the key piece to helping us win in this marketplace and set a model for the entire industry to follow.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9516763687133789}
+{"content": "Feminist media scholars have historically centered gender and identity on thebody and visual texts, with the voice exercised as metaphor - immaterial or interpretedsolely as the words spoken. Representative of agency, the voice gets defined as what isbeing said rather than how one is saying it. My thesis addresses this gap through an earorientedanalysis of women’s voice within the Canadian radio and podcasting industry.Centred on the experiences of individual women in Toronto’s broadcast soundscape, Ibring a feminist phenomenological approach to my work to explore the intersection ofvoice as both material sound -an extension of the body and thus individual identities- andthe weight of the women’s voice as politically and historically coded. I aim to expand mywork beyond the individual experiences of the women within the broadcast industry andinto the broader discourse surrounding gendered representation for the future of ourCanadian media soundscape.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9242881536483765}
+{"content": "Author(s):Muhammad Zubair Khan | Amanullah Khan Miankhel | Allah Nawaz Journal:Acta Universitatis Danubius : Communicatio\nISSN 1844-7562\nVolume:6; Issue:2; Start page:143; Date:2012;\nOriginal page\nKeywords:ICTs | Digital Divide | Economic divide | Integrative technologies | Ris ing affordability ABSTRACTA consensus is swiftly emerging regarding the democratizing impacts of moderncommunication technologies. However, the major challenge in this perspective comes from ‘digitaldivide’ which refers to ‘haves’ and ‘have not’ of the modern communication technologies and accessto information. This divide, primarily stems from the existing socioeconomic divides. However, inperspective of existing scholarly research and quantitative data on the issue, it is argued that digitaldivide is diminishing gradually. The advancements in technology particularly the integrative featuresof modern technology along with increasing affordability is denting the digital divide. The ebbingaway of digital divide has various implications for individual, civil society and state.This articleelaborates this issue at length by juxtaposing the findings from the existing research and presents acompact schematic model for better comprehension of the issue.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998514652252197}
+{"content": "Improving Outcomes by Modifying Approaches for Those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Dan Dubovsky, MSW\nThis training builds on the first FASD training provided. Due to the brain damage caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, which spans the intellectual spectrum, evidence-based practices that rely on verbal interactions and reward and consequence approaches such as point, level, and privilege systems, are often not successful with them and set them up to fail. As a result, interventions for them in mental health and substance use treatment, vocational services, child welfare, education, and corrections are often ineffective.\nThis training discusses the importance of developing a true strengths-based approach to working with individuals with an FASD. Strategies for modifying approaches to improve outcomes for the individual, family, and service providers are highlighted.\nLearning Objectives: Describe a positive focused system of care. List five strengths often seen in individuals with an FASD. List four strategies to improve outcomes for individuals with an FASD. Webinar Recording:\nAfter viewing the webinar above, you have the option to download a Certificate of Viewing by Completing a brief evaluation and attesting that you viewed the webinar in its entirety. However, this is not a Certificate of Attendance for the webinar when it was live broadcasted. Additionally, viewing the webinar through the website does not permit applying for or issuing Continuing Education Credits.\nPlease\nto start the evaluation and download your Certificate of Viewing. Click Here PDF Version of PowerPoint", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9631281495094299}
+{"content": "This rule, which has been in effect for decades under the federal Clean Air Act, measures and regulates limits for six pollutants often attributed with acid rain, smog, air pollution, and human health hazards.\nCopy and paste this URL into your WordPress site to embed\nCopy and paste this code into your site to embed", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9226399064064026}
+{"content": "Translation by Yehoshua Siskin\nI was listening to the news yesterday and it occurred to me that what we need most at this moment is trust. We need to trust that if a rabbi is beaten up on Yafo Street or a youth is slapped on the light rail, the police will respond quickly to such incidents and prevent them from happening again. We need to trust that if a soldier in the IDF is wounded, whether physically or psychologically, he will receive proper rehabilitation. We need to trust that when we order dessert in a meat restaurant, the dessert served will not be dairy. We need politicians to trust each other, while it seems that they are insincere and are just trying to fool each other. And we need politicians and the people to trust each other too.\nIn the synagogue on Shabbat, we will read parasha Kedoshim: \"You shall be holy,\" the Torah declares. Yet this exhortation is not about dry or abstract laws, but is a call to being truly spiritual, where we care deeply for one another. Being holy concerns our relationships and how we create a positive atmosphere of mutual respect, which is only possible where people fully trust each other.\n\"You shall rise before the aged, and respect the elderly.\nYou shall not steal; you shall not deal deceitfully or falsely with one another.\nYou shall not defraud your fellow. You shall not commit robbery.\nYou shall not withhold the day laborer's wages overnight.\nYou shall not curse the deaf, nor place a stumbling block before the blind.\nYou shall not render an unjust judgment. You shall neither favor the poor nor show deference to the rich. You shall judge your fellow fairly.\nYou shall not speak gossip among your people.\nYou shall not stand idly by your brother's blood.\nYou shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.\"\nThe above constitutes a social policy of trust and, if implemented here, would bring glory to the State of Israel.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9771513342857361}
+{"content": "Given the convenience and effectiveness it offers, spray tan is emerging as a popular choice among tanning enthusiasts. It can help achieve a smooth and even tan quickly without having to expose yourself to sunlight or radiation.\nHowever, a majority of people have concerns about sweating after spray tan sessions. Are you wondering if you can sweat after a spray tan? No, because sweating can adversely affect the spray tan solution leading to uneven results.\nRead on to find out how sweating interferes with your spray tan and how you can minimize sweating.\nIs It Okay to Sweat After Tanning?\nUnfortunately, sweating after a spray tan is not an ideal situation. The spray tan is immensely vulnerable, especially within the first few hours.\nWhen you head for your spray tan appointment, the technician will spray a solution all over your skin. It contains DHA and bronzer that helps you achieve a darker skin tone.\nIf you expose yourself to heat or exercise, you can start sweating. When the solution comes in contact with moisture, it can lead to a streaky, patchy, and uneven tan. You might even have to go for another spray tan session to cover it up. Each spray tan appointment costs from $18-$100, making it an expensive mistake to make.\nCan you sweat with a spray tan? No, since it can affect your tan, and sometimes it might even turn green, giving you undesirable results.\nHow Can You Prevent Sweating After Spray Tanning?\nThe most significant risk to your tan can be your own sweat and body moisture. Wondering how long after spray tan can I sweat? Since the spray tan solution can take anywhere from 4 to 5 hours to settle in, even minor exposure to sweat or moisture can lead to an uneven tan.\nIf you’re wondering how to avoid that, here are a few tips to prevent sweating:\nGo For Tanning Late Afternoon:\nYou sweat more in the morning and afternoon when the sun is bright. It is wise to schedule your tanning appointment in the late afternoon or evening, especially in summers. This might help reduce the chances of sweating and ensure you get an even tan.\nAvoid Sun Exposure:\nAnother basic yet essential tip is to stay cool and avoid getting exposed to sunlight. The sun can increase your body temperature, leading to sweating.\nIf you have to step out in the sun, make sure you use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that is waterproof to avoid sweating and prevent damage to your spray tan.\nSkip Exercising:\nCan I work out after a spray tan? Exercising is synonymous with sweating. If you have gone for a spray tan appointment, you must give it at least 3-4 hours to settle or in an ideal case 24 hours. You can continue your exercise regime after a day. Avoid swimming in water that contains chlorine to protect your tan.\nChoose a Salon With Ventilation:\nIt is imperative to choose a suitable tanning salon. While picking a salon for your next tanning appointment, make sure it has a cooling system, ceiling fans, or natural ventilation to allow your tan to dry properly. It will prevent sweating even in humid weather conditions.\nApply Talcum Powder:\nAnother trick that helps prevent sweating is using talcum powder. You can ask your tanning technician to apply talcum powder all over your body using a body brush. It will not only allow easy movement of your body parts but also prevents moisture or sweat from ruining your tan.\nWe Recommend: Imperial Leather Talcum Powder Go for Light Tan:\nIf you opt for a darker tan, there is an increased chance of you ending up with a patchy tan. The ones who have an active lifestyle and tend to sweat a lot must opt for a lighter tan. With a lighter tan, even if you end up with patches or streaks, it will be easier to hide and less noticeable.\nIf you’re not satisfied, you can go in the next day for another spray tan appointment; however, you must not spray tan too often.\nLet It Dry Completely:\nA crucial thing to identify is how long to let a spray tan dry. Once the technician has applied the tanning solution, wait for a little while (10-15 minutes) for it to dry before you get dressed. It will ensure the solution gets enough time to set and doesn’t crack.\nRelated Questions: Does Sweating Ruin a Spray Tan?\nYes, sweating or exposure to moisture right after the appointment can ruin a spray tan. Here, it is natural to wonder how long for a spray tan to set. Well, the tanning solution can take 3-4 hours to settle, and if you sweat during that time, it may lead to steaks, patches, and uneven tan.\nHow Long Until You Can Sweat After a Spray Tan?\nThe time your tan needs to settle can depend on a variety of factors, ranging from the tan shade, your skin type, and tanner used. However, it is ideal to wait for around 8 hours before you can sweat after a spray tan.\nWhat Not to Do After Spray Tan?\nAfter your spray tan appointment, you must not take a shower too soon. Washing off the tan early will affect the results, and you might end up with an uneven tan. Wait for 6-8 hours before taking a shower after spray tanning.\nYou must also avoid exfoliating or shaving your skin post tan as it will strip away the color though before a tan exfoliating the skin is recommended. Wear loose clothes and moisturize the skin for a smooth and even tan.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7566316723823547}
+{"content": "As a travel writer and sustainable tourism consultant, I work closely with travel businesses, tourism boards, non-profits, governments and sustainability-minded brands to help achieve their environmental and social impact goals.\nI believe in the potential of tourism as a tool for sustainable development, environmental conservation and meaningful cultural exchange. I’ve spent the past decade developing digital storytelling techniques, writing about environmentally and socially conscious travel experiences (without necessarily using the word ‘sustainable’), and creating market linkages for travel enterprises from Guatemala to Goa.\nDuring the pandemic, I co-founded Voices of Rural India, a not-for-profit initiative that works with rural communities across India to build alternate livelihoods through digital storytelling.\nInterest areas Community-owned tourism (CBT) Sustainable tourism solutions in mountain ecosystems Eco-luxury tourism development Regenerative travel\nIf you’re a tourism or sustainability professional, I’d love to connect with you on Linkedin.\nTo discuss a project, please reach out to me at shivyanath@gmail.com.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6901881694793701}
+{"content": "This book contributes an analysis of UK-based non-governmental organisations engaged in transnational lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) activism, within a broader recognition of the complexities that British colonial legacies perpetuate in contemporary international relations.\nFrom this analysis, the book suggests that greater engagement with intersectional and decolonial approaches to transnational activism would allow for a more transformative solidarity that challenges the broader impacts of coloniality on LGBT people's lives globally.\nCase studies are used to explore UK actors' participation in the complexities of contemporary transnational LGBT activism, including activist responses to developments in Brunei between 2014 and 2019, and the use of LGBT aid conditionality by Western governments.\nActivist engagements with legacies of British colonialism are also explored, including a focus on 'sodomy laws' and the Commonwealth, as well as the challenges faced by LGBT people seeking asylum in the UK.\nAll items are delivered directly to your door in plain discreet packaging.\nFor UK deliveries we use Royal Mail 48 Hour Service. Quantities of stock are displayed on the product page. Items that are in stock will normally be dispatched within\n1-2 working days, with the exception of bank holidays. Some items may be shipped directly from the distributor.\nInternational delivery times may vary depending on that countries delivery service. Please allow 14 days before contacting us to chase your delivery.\nInternational orders may be subject to customs and duty charges at the recipients end.\nFor items displayed as\nBackorder Now, these will be dispatched once they return to stock. We will keep you updated on their progress.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9804906845092773}
+{"content": "Due to disease complexity, cancer research is a multidisciplinary field that spans basic, translational, and clinical research. Advancements depend on an increased understanding of the tumor cell environment and cancer biological, etiologic, clinical, and genetic heterogeneity. Insights into the causes and mechanisms of cancer development and progression have yielded new methods for cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Improved detection methods have increased the rate of early detection and contributed to decreased cancer mortality for several cancer types, but a significant gap remains in asymptomatic and population-based screening methods.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9633966684341431}
+{"content": "The ASP Urban Interlock System has been designed for applications where stone or tile finishes are to be applied. The panels specially designed interlock edge profile ensures panels remain locked together, eliminating movement.\nThe Urban Interlock System has been scientifically designed to disseminate load transference through the system to ensure there are zero stress rises and zero deflection within the system.\nDeflection and stress rises were a great problem for access floors in the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s due to the basic design and lack of understanding of building movement and design.\nASP has designed a proprietary interlock system that is able to take great loads both static and dynamic. This has provided the perfect solution imitating a secondary slab effect that ensures tiles and stone finishes do not crack.\nThe Interlock system provides an interlocked design, which ensures no movement and so eliminates the need for substrates. This elimination of substrates means the Interlock is a cost and time efficient design solution.\nThe Urban Interlock Panel is a composition panel with its main core ingredients of gypsum and fibre. A galvanized steel base plate is adhered to the core, creating a strong durable panel suitable for various environments.\nThe use of the Urban Interlock system provides the following benefits:\nOutstanding static and live load performance\nPrevents cracking in tiled and stone areas\nEliminates movement\nNon-combustible\nMoisture resistant\nEase of maintenance and serviceability with interchangeable panels\nGreat durability and lifespan contributing to a significant reduction in life cycle costs\nHigh recycled content\nLCA & EPD\nCreates a quiet and comfortable underfoot solution", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5229440331459045}
+{"content": "- 40 % fewer calories than sugar\n- Low glycaemic index of approx. 10 - 100% natural birch sugar from Finland - no genetic engineering: produced from hardwoods and not from corn starch - Positive influence on dental health - Can be used 1:1 like sugar\nBirch sugar (xylitol) is a natural sugar substitute. It has the same sweetening power and texture as granulated sugar, and has 40% fewer calories. Xylitol is tooth-friendly and has a low glycemic index (approx. 10). Our birch sugar is extracted from wood, not from corn and without genetic engineering! Trees are not felled for the production of xylitol. Xylitol is also suitable during pregnancy and for children from the age of two. Xylitol is not suitable for babies and animals!\nIngredients: Xylitol (E967) Origin: Finland May have a laxative effect if consumed in excess.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9348036050796509}
+{"content": "The Syphilis Rapid Test Device (Serum/Plasma) is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative, presumptive detection of IgM and IgG antibodies to Treponema Pallidum (TP) in human Whole Blood, serum or plasma specimens. This kit is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis.\nPrinciple\nThe Syphilis Rapid Test Device (Serum/Plasma) detects IgM and IgG antibodies to Treponema Pallidum (TP) through visual interpretation of color development on the internal strip. Specific recombinant TP antigens are immobilized on the test region of the membrane. During testing, the specimen reacts with recombinant TP-specific antigen conjugated to colored particles and precoated onto the sample pad of the test. The mixture then migrates through the membrane by capillary action and interacts with reagents on the membrane. If there are sufficient antibodies to Treponema Pallidum (TP) in the specimen, a colored band will form at the test region of the membrane. The presence of this colored band indicates a positive result, while its absence indicates a negative result. The appearance of a colored band at the control region serves as a procedural control, indicating that the proper volume of specimen has been added and membrane wicking has occurred.\nSpecimen Collection:\nFor serum, collect blood into a container without anticoagulant. Allow the blood to clot and separate the serum from the clot. Use the serum for testing.\nIf the specimen cannot be tested on the day of collection, store the serum specimen in a refrigerator or freezer.\nBring the specimens to room temperature before testing. Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly.\nTest Procedure:\n1.Allow the sealed Anti-Syphilis test Device, serum specimens and control solution to reach room temperature (18-30°C).\n2.Remove the test device from the sealed pouch.\n3.2.Using the provided disposable pipette, transfer 3 drops of serum/plasma specimen (approximately 75 µL) to the specimen well (S) of the device and start the timer.\n4.Wait 10-15 minutes and read results. Do not read results after 20 minutes\nSpecimen:Plasma/Serum Sensitivity: >99% Accuracy: >99% Model No: TP-P02B Certificate: CE, ISO9001, ISO13485 Read Time: in 15 minutes", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6027599573135376}
+{"content": "I refer to the article, \"S'pore explores all options with nurses in short supply\" (July 11), and the letter, \"Train S'porean women to be nursing aides\" (July 14).\nGiven the need to grow the local nursing workforce, I find it ironic that my daughter, who is deeply passionate about becoming a nurse, has been rejected from nursing courses in polytechnics.\nThis is because she failed mathematics in her O levels with a D7 score, while the course requires a C6 grade or above.\nShe even retook the O-level maths exam just to be able to enrol in a nursing course, but as she has no flair for the subject, she once again scored a D7.\nI would appreciate if the authorities could clarify why nursing courses in polytechnics require a pass for O-level maths?\nThe entry requirements state that one needs at least a D7 for English and a higher grade of C6 for maths.\nMy niece graduated this year from Ngee Ann Polytechnic's nursing course.\nShe mentioned that one needs to know only simple calculations using formulas for the computation of intravenous drugs.\nI am confident that my daughter would make a good nurse even though her maths skills are sub-par.\nAfter all, will the concepts learnt in O-level maths be used in a nurse's daily working life?\nI would think that English is more important as it is needed for communication.\nI urge the authorities to review the entry requirements so they are more relevant to current times and needs.\nAbdul Rahim Darman", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9214738011360168}
+{"content": "Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute to 71% of all deaths globally and disproportionately affect people in low- and middle-income countries. SUNI-SEA project aims at tackling NCDs through the synergy between community and primary healthcare facility. An evidence-based research is conducted in Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam looking at effectiveness, cost-effectiveness as well as best practices.\nThis video highlighted the vision and progresses we have made in 2019-2020. The team are currently implementing the prospective phase of the project. The overall findings will contribute to the global NCD evidence based and the data can be used for improving health policies, access to healthcare and provision of early NCD intervention, to ensure a better health for all.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9437925815582275}
+{"content": "The world is becoming increasingly diverse. Yet, many people still hold on to the beliefs that “different in dangerous”. Understanding the importance of a diverse and inclusive society can influence us to take action and stop ignorance and hate from spreading. (Estimated reading time: 7-8 minutes) “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be…\nArchives for August 2017\nBeing a beginner is uncomfortable. It demands more attention, care and a willingness to make mistakes. But the only way to make progress in life is by engaging in new learning. Every master was once a beginner who ploughed through the discomfort. Take these five steps to become a good beginner who learns things quickly…\nTradition brings a sense of belonging and comfort. It brings families and friends together in a spirit of kinship. However, we need to balance tradition with our independent thought. When our customary ways of doing things become restrictive and block our growth, we need to revisit them and question if they’re still working for us…\nFinding your tribe will not only affirm your sense of identity and validate your belief system, but it will give you a sense of home. If you’ve always wanted to find your own tribe, this post provides five steps to find these special people. (Estimated reading time: 7 minutes) “Call it a clan, call it…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5236292481422424}
+{"content": "Over the last decade, tightening regulations have increased the number of documents in the mortgage process, leading to the efficiency of a mortgage underwriter plummeting. Underwriter productivity has decreased from an average of 193 applications per underwriter per month in 2002, to only 27 per month in 2017 (Stratmor Group). That is just over one underwrite per work day, and companies in mortgage have carried the cost of that efficiency decrease.\nInstead of being able to focus on the more complex side of the origination process, underwriters are being bogged down in manual data entry and the “stare and compare” of documents. They now spend up to 80% of their time checking data, and only 20% of their time on risk assessment.\nHowever, technology can now change all that.\nSee how Capsilon Digital Underwriter, a new mortgage solution developed in collaboration with Home Point Financial, can increase underwriting capacity and minimize risk, with automation tools that calculate income, analyze credit, and assess eligibility based on business rules. Learn how the Capsilon Digital Underwriter platform empowers underwriters to make rapid, informed loan eligibility decisions, by minimizing or removing the redundant manual work, allowing them to not only underwrite more loans, but do so more effectively.\nNOTE: This is replay of a previously recorded HousingWire Webinar. Cost: $0.00 Publisher: HousingWire Original Webinar Date: April 24, 2019\nWatch an on-demand replay:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5679243803024292}
+{"content": "Hot water cylinders are a crucial appliance when it comes to heating systems, they store and heat hot water until it is needed. In the UK, there are two main types of hot water cylinders available: vented and unvented. The type of cylinder you need is heavily dependant on your the type of boiler and heating requirements you have. Vented vs Unvented Cylinders: What is the difference? Vented Hot Water Cylinders\nThese cylinders require a cold water tank, which is usually installed in a loft. The water travels down from the tank to the hot water cylinder. As the water heats up, it expands, which is why vent pipes and the tank offers to store the excess. The hot water is also stored in the cylinder until you need it.\nThe reason they need to be installed in the loft is becuase they heavily rely on gravity and the higher the cylinder is placed, the more powerful the water pressure is.\nUnvented Hot Water Cylinders\nWhen unvented cylinders are installed, heating engineers carefully connect this to the mains. Due to this, you do not require a water in in your loft but alongisde your boiler, creating a stronger pressure for your water. They do not have a tank or vent pipe to take care of the excess when the water heats and expends, which is why they have an expension unit or an air bubble to deal with this.\nThe greatest advantage for both these cylinders is that they can be heated directly with an immersion heater in the cylinder, by the boiler or even a solar thermal system.\nSo which one should you choose?\nWhen choosing a cylinder, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration which will help you make your decision. This includes:\n- How strong is your existing mains pressure?\n- How big is your house?\n- How much will is cost to install and maintain?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5275064706802368}
+{"content": "Dental Sealants (Cavities)\nDisparities still exist. Low-income children without sealants have about 60% more cavities in their 1st permanent molars than higher-income children.\n82% of low-income children without dental sealants had cavities in their first molars, compared to 52% of higher-income children without sealants.\nAmong children with sealants, 29% of low-income children had first molar cavities compared to 19% for higher-income children.\nData from NHANES 1999–2004 and 2011–2014.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998964071273804}
+{"content": "28/3/21\nKey considerations on the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on antimicrobial resistance research and surveillance\nRodríguez-Baño, Jesús; Rossolini, Gian Maria; Schultsz, Constance; Tacconelli, Evelina; Murthy, Srinivas; Ohmagari, Norio; Holmes, Alison; Bachmann, Till; Goossens, Herman; Canton, Rafael; Roberts, Adam P; Henriques-Normark, Birgitta; Clancy, Cornelius J; Huttner, Benedikt; Fagerstedt, Patriq; Lahiri, Shawon; Kaushic, Charu; Hoffman, Steven J; Warren, Margo; Zoubiane, Ghada; Essack, Sabiha; Laxminarayan, Ramanan; Plant, Laura\nTransactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, trab048 (2021)\nAntibiotic use in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients during the COVID-19 pandemic has exceeded the incidence of bacterial coinfections and secondary infections, suggesting inappropriate and excessive prescribing. Even in settings with established antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes, there were weaknesses exposed regarding appropriate antibiotic use in the context of the pandemic. Moreover, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and AMS have been deprioritised with diversion of health system resources to the pandemic response. This experience highlights deficiencies in AMR containment and mitigation strategies that require urgent attention from clinical and scientific communities. These include the need to implement diagnostic stewardship to assess the global incidence of coinfections and secondary infections in COVID-19 patients, including those by multidrug-resistant pathogens, to identify patients most likely to benefit from antibiotic treatment and identify when antibiotics can be safely withheld, de-escalated or discontinued. Long-term global surveillance of clinical and societal antibiotic use and resistance trends is required to prepare for subsequent changes in AMR epidemiology, while ensuring uninterrupted supply chains and preventing drug shortages and stock outs. These interventions present implementation challenges in resource-constrained settings, making a case for implementation research on AMR. Knowledge and support for these practices will come from internationally coordinated, targeted research on AMR, supporting the preparation for future challenges from emerging AMR in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic or future pandemics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.989205539226532}
+{"content": "If you're new to saving it can be hard to know where to start. Here are 5 ways to get into the habit.\nCreate a budget\nIdentify opportunities to save by creating a budget, if you don’t already have one. We show you how here.\nKeep savings separate from regular income\nIt's often easier to build up savings if you keep them in a dedicated savings account, and separate them from your everyday banking.\nGet into a savings habit by putting a regular amount each month into a savings account\nUse a personal finance or banking app to monitor and track what you spend. Frequent, small purchases soon add up, and you may spot areas to cut back on spending and save more instead.\nSave a little and often\nSaving any amount of money, however small, is worthwhile. It can help you get into the habit of saving. You could make saving easier by setting up an automated transfer, from your main bank account into a savings account, for the same day each month. Choose the day you're paid, and you'll save money before you're tempted to spend it.\nCompare and save\nUse comparison sites to check if you could be paying less for your household expenses, like utilities, phone, internet or groceries. If you switch to a cheaper deal, try putting the amount you’ve saved each month into your savings account.\nFinancial wellbeing\nHSBC has partnered with Everfi to create a series of modules on a variety of topics, including Savings, Banking, Credit Cards & Interest Rates, Credit Scores, Financing Higher Education, Renting vs. Owning, Taxes and Insurance, Consumer Protection, and Investing, giving you the tools to better manage your financial future. We hope these interactive digital modules can support your choices.\nAdditionally, HSBC has created the YourMoneyCounts financial wellness program which is presented by HSBC staff to the community in a classroom setting. Participant workbooks covering Budgeting, Credit, and Identity Theft and a budgeting worksheet are found through the YourMoneyCount link above. This program was created in partnership with the national nonprofit Greenpath Financial Wellness, and they provide free individualized support focused on your personal situation and financial wellness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8788565397262573}
+{"content": "Influential metaphors for understanding the environment serve as a bridge between traditional conservatism and outright ecofascism.\nWe have so far introduced the ideas of thinkers we find useful, such as Murray Bookchin’s philosophy of technology, and James O’Connor’s notion of the second contradiction. Here we want to look at how ecological ideas can be deployed to support deeply reactionary politics. We will do this with a critical introduction to the oft-cited, though less often read, biologist Garrett Hardin.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9870677590370178}
+{"content": "Climate change is expected to alter regional hydroclimates, with consequences for water availability and extreme events such as floods and droughts. Past and future changes in hydroclimate remain uncertain over many regions, despite much effort to understand the different aspects of hydroclimate, including precipitation and evaporation patterns. Recent advances in modelling and observational records offer opportunities to revisit hydroclimatic changes to better inform water and risk management and planning decisions. This session invites contributions exploring past and future hydroclimatic changes both in Australia and globally. We welcome a broad range of studies using observations and models, as well as approaches such as machine learning.\nKey topics: Climate change, Trends, Water resources, Extreme events", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.586355447769165}
+{"content": "Natural disasters affected about 94.94 million people in China over the first three quarters of this year, with direct economic losses of $44 billion, the country's Ministry of Emergency Management said Sunday.\nIn a report, the ministry stated that about 5.26 million people were relocated to safe places during the Jan.-Sept. period, due to extreme weather-triggered disasters.\nChina experienced extremely heavy rainfall 39 times in the first three quarters, leading to floods and road waterlogging, especially in the provinces of Henan and Shaanxi, according to the ministry.\nEarthquakes, typhoons, droughts, snow disasters and forest fires also caused damage to various extents.\nHowever, the overall impact of natural disasters over the past nine months was smaller than during the same period over the past five years, with the affected population and direct economic losses down 31 percent and 14 percent, respectively.\nSource: Jordan News Agency", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9716588258743286}
+{"content": "Click here to view the original article and list of winners.\nVayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, has been honored at the Automotive News PACE Awards, with its best-in-class in-cabin solution earning a coveted accolade in the ‘Innovations to Watch’ category.\nThe annual awards, now in their 27th year, evaluate a wide range of industry innovations addressing challenges ranging from electrification and autonomy to road safety.\nThe judging panel recognized Vayyar’s leading-edge automotive-grade in-cabin monitoring platform, which enables OEMs and Tier 1s to meet rapidly rising safety standards, reduce complexity and cut costs for entry-level cars and high-end models alike. With its flagship ‘multifunctionality on a single-chip platform,’ Vayyar technology is driving a paradigm shift that’s making high-end safety affordable and achievable for all vehicles.\nThe 4D imaging radar-based hardware-software platform is the first to cover three rows, footwells and the trunk with one chip, detecting up to eight passengers. In addition to its detection capabilities, Vayyar’s platform differentiates between children and adults, as well as people and objects. It offers a lifesaving Euro NCAP-compliant Child Presence Detection (CPD) and Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) combo, while also enabling features including advanced eCall, seatbelt pretensioners indications, optimized airbag deployment, occupant status, intruder alerts and more.\nVayyar’s high-performance, single-chip 4D imaging radar supports an ultra-wide field and unparalleled imaging resolution, minimizing false alarms and replacing up to seven other in-cabin safety sensors. Just one RFIC can earn any vehicle 7.5 Euro NCAP safety points, enhancing safety while reducing costs.\nSince the platform is not based on cameras or optics, it doesn’t require line of sight and maintains privacy at all times. Production-ready, it’s AEC-Q100 qualified, ASIL-B compliant and projected to save countless lives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8758845329284668}
+{"content": "Murialdo Maxwell | 19-LW-056 Project Overview\nFour-dimensional (4D) printing adds a new dimension to additive manufacturing, specifically, the ability for an object to transform its shape after it has been printed. These prints are often comprised of shape memory polymers, which are actuated by heating, sometimes using resistive heating from electric currents through the filament. However, the applications of 4D prints have been limited by the crudeness of their actuation methods. Controllably actuating only specific regions of a 4D print using internal mechanisms (e.g., electrical resistive heating) has proven challenging. Nevertheless, the precise signal control offered by percolating electronics would exponentially amplify the versatility of 4D prints by allowing for complex, origami-inspired transformations of fully printed parts, orchestrated in real time.\nWe investigated a new paradigm for controlling the actuation of a 4D print using internally propagated signals. This new approach (i.e., percolating electronics) entails mixing micron-scale, high-aspect-ratio active electronics components known as chiplets into 4D-printable feedstock inks prior to printing. The active electronics are designed to form randomly percolating electrical pathways within the feedstock ink itself. These electrical pathways have built-in logic components that allow an operator to selectively address and actuate individual regions of a 4D-printed object in real time, without the need for post-processing.\nIn this project we conceptualized, designed, fabricated, characterized, and tested the fundamental components necessary for signal control by percolating electronics. Our steps included (1) simulating high-aspect-ratio chiplets subjected to the shear flows present in a non-Newtonian ink extruded by direct-ink-write (DIW) printing; (2) designing and simulating a finite-state-machine (FSM) circuit to control each chiplet; (3) fabricating and testing this complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) circuit; (4) fabricating over one million chiplets on silicon wafers; (5) developing and implementing a chiplet-release protocol; (6) characterizing the chiplets; and (7) studying the printability of mock-chiplet-loaded inks. These experiments indicate the viability of using signal control of percolating electronics for numerous applications.\nMission Impact\nThis project builds on Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's core competency in advanced materials and manufacturing. The percolating electronics signal control paradigm studied in this project can be applied to (co-printed with) many advanced printable inks developed at the Laboratory and elsewhere, including reactive/energetic inks, gas-absorbing inks, biological-substrate inks, catalysis-substrate inks, color-changing inks, and porous inks. Potential applications of the technology include medical devices, wearables, soft robotics, adaptive packaging, self-assembling structures, custom adaptive parts, tunable mechanical properties, and safety controls.\nPublications, Presentations, and Patents\nMaxwell Murialdo, Y. Kanarska, and Andrew Pascall. 3D Printable Feedstock Inks for Signal Control or Computation. U.S. Patent Application No. 16/219,188.\nKanarska, Y., et al. 2020. \"Numerical Simulations of Conductive Percolating Chiplets Embedded in a Non-Newtonian Polymer Subjected to a Shear Flow.\"\nJournal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics 286. LLNL-JRNL-802729", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6726617813110352}
+{"content": "Abstract Date Presented 04/05/19\nThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore how individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) perceived noncontact boxing to influence their social and community engagement. This study found that those with PD who perceived noncontact boxing positively were positively influenced by it in both their social engagement and their physical and cognitive abilities. This study supports the feasibility of clinicians to utilize community-based, movement-focused activities to assist in the management of PD symptomology.\nPrimary Author and Speaker: Casey Humphrey Additional Authors and Speakers: Dana Howell Contributing Authors: Melba Custer", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9681528806686401}
+{"content": "The Police in Gulu has rallied the public to back up theircommunity policing efforts to curb a new wave of gang rape and defilementcases.\nThis follows an increase in the activities of criminal youth gangs.The offenders flout restrictions on night movements, waylay young girls andkidnap them.\nMoses Ogwang, the Gulu City Community Liaison Officer disclosedthat the criminal gangs abduct their victims into rented rooms usually inisolated locations where they commit their acts especially in the outskirts ofGulu City Divisions.\nOgwang revealed that many parents have relinquished parentalobligations leaving children with a lot of liberty to control themselves whichpropels them into conflict with the law.\n//Cue in...\"Parents have left….”\nCue out… area of Layibi.”//\nBallingtone Ongwech, the Secretary for Health, Education and Community Servicessays needy parents are threatening leaders who try to investigate rape,defilement and early marriages in the community, a trend that will make it hardto stamp out the vice.\n//Cue in...\"Parents would….”\nCue out… they are there.”//\nThe Community Development Officer, Goretti Oketch, regretted that no arrestshave so been made to bring the perpetrators to book. She emphasized the needfor different partners and the district to collaboratively devise acomprehensive strategy to eradicate the vice.\n//Cue in...\"Parents would….”\nCue out… they are there.”//\nThe leaders are worried that if the trend of such crime is not averted, it willaggravate teenage pregnancies and child marriages in Aswa Region.\nAccording to the police statistics, over 2,000 underage girls have been defiledand impregnated in Gulu alone, while the statistics are over 20,000 for theentire Acholi sub-region during the period of lockdown spanning March 2020 toAugust 2021.\nAnnually, sexual offences including rape and defilement top thepolice annual crime reports.\nFor instance, in 2020, the crime indicates that a total of 1,521women were victims of rape. However, up to 1,519 cases were registered unlike 1,528cases in 2019.\nAccording to the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention –CEDOVIP, a local civil society organization committed to preventing violenceagainst women in 2018, at least 644 cases were taken to court, and 16 securedconvictions, with one case acquitted, seven dismissed and 620 cases pending,and 618 were still under investigations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8160414695739746}
+{"content": "Measuring Interoception: The CARdiac Elevation Detection Task Ponzo S., Morelli D., Suksasilp C., Cairo M., Plans D.\nInteroception has increasingly been the focus of psychiatric research, due to its hypothesized role in mental health. Existing interoceptive tasks either suffer from important methodological limitations, impacting their validity, or are burdensome and require specialized equipment, which limits their usage in vulnerable populations. We report on the development of the CARdiac Elevation Detection (CARED) task. Participants’ heart rate is recorded by a wearable device connected to a mobile application. Notifications are sent to participants’ mobile throughout the day over a period of 4 weeks. Participants are asked to state whether their heart rate is higher than usual, rate their confidence and describe the activity they were involved in when the notification occurred. Data (N = 30) revealed that 1/3 of the sample was classified as interoceptive and that participants presented overall good insight into their interoceptive abilities. Given its ease of administration and accessibility, the CARED task has the potential to be a significant asset for psychiatric and developmental research.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6043137311935425}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis comprehensive guide on preventing child abuse and neglect uses a strength-based framework and recognizes that there are actions we can take to address root causes and provide meaningful support. The guide provides information on resources and partners, and how to build protective systems and policies using a public health approach, acknowledging families' lived wisdom.\nThis newly updated and expanded report provides a framework for understanding social and emotional learning (SEL). It can be used as a reference to compare the content and evidence of effectiveness of 33 SEL programs for elementary-age and preschool-age children.\nThis report provides a synthesis of 76 high quality studies on the impact of COVID-19 on young children and early childhood education programs. The studies and accompanying evidence-based and equity-centered policy recommendations were created by 10 leading scholars and 10 leaders in policy and practice for early childhood.\nThis report provides a seven-step equity and inclusion framework for understanding different dimensions of racism. It addresses how to identify and analyze the root causes of racial inequities and how to establish shared values and a common understanding to advance and embed race equity and inclusion in an organization.\nThis report summarizes survey data collected in 2020, both before and during the pandemic; it is the fourth survey, preceded by findings from 2004, 2009, 2014.\nThis report captures what was shared at an October 2019 Conference about the challenges of teaching social and emotional learning (SEL) in afterschool programs. It provides a brief history of the growing focus on SEL, along with a summary of remarks by national leaders.\nThis report is the third edition that investigates how the early childhood education (ECE) field is cultivating leaders within the field. Based on a survey, it examines the role of 57 self-identified leadership development programs in supporting staff learning of leadership skills.\nWith an emphasis on equity and inclusion, this white paper outlines promising practices for engaging families in STEM as a means of increasing youth participation and retention in STEM pathways. Parents play a critical role in engaging youth in STEM activities and careers, especially for girls, youth of color, low-income youth, and youth with disabilities.\nThis report aims to challenge the prevailing discourse about Black children from one that overemphasizes limitations and deficits to one that draws upon strengths, assets, and resilience.\nThis classic report clarifies the cost of quality out-of-school time programs, based on data from 111 quality programs in six cities. It provides the mean and range for hourly and daily cost per slot, with an analysis of factors that bring differences to cost.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.884009063243866}
+{"content": "Cosmetic Testing on Animals\n213.4 x 213.4 cm\nNot For Sale\nCosmetic testing on animals is an issue that has been going on for a while, and has recently become a more public issue. It is the practice of testing beauty products on animals to deem the safety of the product for consumers. This can range from shampoos, makeup, perfume, and lotions. In the United States, a large percentage of the animals used in cosmetic testing are laboratory-bred rats and mice, rabbits, and guinea pigs, all of which receive no protection under the Animal Welfare Act. I choose this topic because I believe strongly there is no need for this practice anymore. We have plenty of technology that could help us determine whether a product is safe, instead of involving innocent lives. These poor animals, after these tests, face death either by asphyxiation, neck-breaking or decapitation, and pain relief is not provided. The sad thing about this is that the results from these tests often come back inconclusive and don’t really help with figuring out if the product is safe for consumers. I want to bring light to this topic because I really want to be aware as a consumer what type of companies I am supporting, and want to help people realize they can stop this issue by using the power of their wallet, not supporting companies who practice inhumane practices for their products.\nExhibitions with this piece Unmute Joining the conversation on world matters, virtually.\nThe ASU Visual Communication Design Class of 2021 is thrilled to launch the first ever virtual senior exhibition, Unmute. This project is a culmination of months of work, forty-four passionate designers, two supportive professors, and a dedication to learn more about the world around us - all while collaborating and designing entirely online. Join us virtually, as we’ve partnered with VR-All-Art to create an immersive, interactive exhibition experience. Use the arrows on your keyboard to explore the virtual space, walking through each student’s unique exhibit. Click on highlighted items on each panel to dive deeper into the conversation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5083020925521851}
+{"content": "As market volatility continues, investors are looking for the currencies where central banks are raising interest rates. Paths of monetary policy are still highly dependent on how successful the economies fight against the new delta strain and the potential risks from a fresh autumn wave. The Reserve Bank of Australia was the first bank to indicate that scaling back asset purchases may be premature at this point. The Bank of Canada keeps policy on hold while monitoring closely. The European Central Bank intends to slow its PEPP’s asset purchases.\nRBA extends Asset Purchases to support Recovery\nThe Reserve Bank of Australia kept the interest rate at 0.10% in its September meeting as widely expected. However, the policy statement reflected a shift in the bank’s evaluation of the economy during the coming months. The bank stated that recovery in the Australian economy has been interrupted by the Delta outbreak and the associated restrictions on activity. GDP is expected to decline in the third quarter and the unemployment rate will move higher over coming months.\nThe statement acknowledged that prior to the Delta outbreak the Australian economy had considerable momentum with GDP increasing by 0.7% in the June quarter and by nearly 10% over the year. Business investment was picking up and the labour market had strengthened. The unemployment rate had fallen below 5% and job vacancies were at a high level.\nThe bank has kept its optimistic view of the economy, stating that this setback to the economic expansion is expected to be only temporary. The Delta outbreak is expected to only delay the recovery. It sees the economy bouncing back as vaccination rates increase and restrictions are eased.\nDue to the recent economic developments, the bank announced an extension to the bond purchases at a weekly pace of $4 billion until at least February 2022. The decision reflects the delay in the economic recovery and the increased uncertainty associated with the Delta outbreak.\nThe board expects the economy to pursue its growth again in the December quarter and is expected to be back around its pre-Delta path in the second half of next year. And again, the statement stressed that the conditions for raising rates will not be met before 2024.\nBoC Cautiously on Hold\nThe Bank of Canada held its overnight interest rate at 0.25% in line with forecasts, and maintained its asset purchases at $2 billion per week, following a $1 billion cut in the previous meeting. The bank expects the economy to strengthen in the second half of 2021, after a 1% contraction in the June quarter. Although the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections and ongoing supply disruptions could weigh on the recovery.\nThe central bank sees the inflationary pressures as transitory, but their persistence and magnitude are uncertain and will be monitored closely.\nThe BoC judges that the recovery still requires extraordinary monetary support as the Canadian economy still has considerable excess capacity. While reiterating its commitment to hold the interest rate at the effective lower bound until economic slack is absorbed so that the 2% inflation target is achieved. In the Bank’s July projection, this happens in the second half of 2022.\nECB Tapers Bond Buying under PEPP\nThe European Central Bank will conduct a moderately lower pace of net asset purchases under the pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP) than in the previous two quarters. During its September’s meeting, the bank decided to keep the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.50% respectively.\nThe bank expects inflation to stabilize at 2% over the medium term, after a transitory period in which inflation is moderately above target.\nMeanwhile, the bank will continue net purchases under the APP at a monthly pace of €20 billion. The Council expects asset purchases under the APP to run for as long as necessary to reinforce the accommodative impact of its policy rates, and to end shortly before it starts raising the key ECB interest rates.\nThe ECB also updated its growth and inflation forecasts. Inflation is now seen at 2.2% in 2021 vs 1.9% estimated in June, 1.7% in 2022 vs 1.5%, and 1.5% in 2023 vs 1.4% previously. The bloc’s growth is expected to expand by 5% in 2021 vs 4.6%, for 2022 growth was downgraded from 4.7% to 4.6% and forecasts for 2023 growth was maintained at 2.1%.\nJoin the Market and Trade the News\nStart trading today! Choose now from various forex account types, based on your trading strategy, experience, and capital designed for investment. Explore the best trading conditions with AximTrade, a global leading broker with flexible leverage up to 1:3000, which is one of the top competitive leverage conditions.\nAximTrade is a fast-growing brokerage service provider in the global markets with a highly advanced MT4 execution and CopyTrade platform. One of the core values of AximTrade is to enable forex traders with easy-to-use technology, educational resources, technical analysis, ongoing promotions, and a highly competitive trading environment with the best trading conditions. 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+{"content": "Background Existence of inequalities in quality and access to healthcare services at subnational levels has been identified despite a decline in maternal and perinatal mortality rates at national levels, leading to the need to investigate such conditions using geographical analysis.The need to assess the accuracy of global demographic distribution datasets at all subnational levels arises from the current emphasis on subnational monitoring of maternal and perinatal health progress, by the new targets stated in the Sustainable Development Goals.Methods The analysis involved comparison of four models generated using Worldpop methods, incorporating regionspecific input data, as measured through the Community Level Intervention for Pre-eclampsia (CLIP) project.Normalised root mean square error was used to determine and compare the models’ prediction errors at different administrative unit levels.Results The models’ prediction errors are lower at higher administrative unit levels. All datasets showed the same pattern for both the live birth and pregnancy estimates.The effect of improving spatial resolution and accuracy of input data was more prominent at higher administrative unit levels.Conclusion The validation successfully highlighted the impact of spatial resolution and accuracy of maternal and perinatal health data in modelling estimates of pregnancies and live births. There is a need for more data collectiontechniques that conduct comprehensive censuses like the CLIP project. It is also imperative for such projects to take advantage of the power of mapping tools at their disposal to fill the gaps in the availability of datasets for populatedareas.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8919672966003418}
+{"content": "Although waste is typically associated with industrial businesses, it should be noted that the mitigation of environmental pollution begins at the most basic level. And that level is at the residential stage. In the grand scheme of things, you may think that your household does not contribute to the degradation of the planet when, in truth, the more the population grows, the higher the number of households and the residential waste produced attributes to a substantial percentage of environmental contamination.\nFortunately, you can be responsible for your residence's garbage by investing in devoted waste management. Hiring the professionals not only ensures that the garbage is eliminated from your premises but that it is recycled and disposed of through the correct channels. This article outlines compelling reasons to hire dedicated garbage removal services for effective recycling.\nConservation of energy\nAlthough there are numerous sources of energy on the planet, trees remain the leading resource utilised for a multitude of manufacturing industries. From cartons as food packing to paper cutlery, this material is not only widely used but it is also widely present in the garbage. To manufacture new paper items, fresh trees need to be cut down and this can contribute to deforestation if the felling is not undertaken responsibly. Secondly, processing and manufacturing of the lumber to create paper products consume a considerable amount of water and energy, which also results in the production of toxic emissions that pollute the planet.\nAll of this can be reduced by engaging in property waste recycling. A professional garbage collection company will ensure that your waste is sorted meticulously so that all recyclable items are salvaged and this can help with limiting the dependence on freshly manufactured paper items while conserving a substantial amount of energy in the process.\nLimiting land pollution\nWhile sorting your garbage may seem straightforward, this is not always the case. More often than not, some homeowners will either overlook this step or simply be unaware of what items can be recycled and those that cannot. As a result, when the waste is eliminated, non-biodegrade items, for example, plastics and rubber supplies, end up in landfills, taking up more space than they are supposed to. Over time, the need for new landfills grows as the pre-existing ones are getting full.\nInstead of contributing to the filling of the landfills, it is best to enlist garbage disposal services for guaranteed efficiency with the recycling process. The professionals will be painstaking about ensuring non-biodegradable items are discarded appropriately. Consequently, you proactively help with reducing both land contamination as well as the pollution of the ocean and other water bodies. Look for a disposal service that offers recycling options.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7585675716400146}
+{"content": "Study identifies sulfatase, a potential drug target for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer\nEnzyme is behind the breakdown of the protective mucus barrier in the gut\nA new study published in\nNature has found that a single sulfatase contributes to the degradation of mucus that protects the intestinal lining, potentially leading to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer.\nThe human gut microbiota significantly impacts several aspects of intestinal health and disease, including inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. In the colon, secreted mucus creates a barrier that separates gut microorganisms from the lining of the intestine, preventing close contact that can lead to these conditions.\nSome gut bacteria are able to use mucin glycoproteins, the main mucus component, as a nutrient source. However, it remains unclear which bacterial enzymes initiate degradation of the complex O-glycans found in mucins.\nDespite the critical roles of sulfatases in many biological processes, including diseases, the researchers from a group of universities including the University of Liverpool, University of Gothenburg, and the University of Michigan aimed to address the significant knowledge gap regarding their specificity and mechanisms.\nA major component of colonic mucus is mucin 2, a glycoprotein. Mucin glycosylation is variable along the gastrointestinal tract, with an increase in sulfation in the colon, especially in the distal colon.\nTo degrade the complex O-glycans found in mucins, some human gut bacteria have evolved complex arsenals of degradative enzymes that include sulfatases.\nBy characterizing the activity of 12 different sulfatases, researchers were able to show that sulfatases are essential to the utilization of distal colonic mucin O-glycans by the human gut symbiont\nBacteroides thetaiotaomicron.\nThe study reveals that\nB. thetaiotaomicron has a robust ability to grow on highly sulfated colonic mucin and that it possesses sulfatases capable of removing sulfate groups in all contexts in which they are known to occur in mucin. Surprisingly, researchers found that a single key sulfatase is disproportionately important for growth on colonic mucin O-glycans.\nThe findings support a critical role for active sulfatases in both normal colonization and inflammation.\nGiven that mucin glycan structures may vary between mammalian hosts, these critical steps may eventually need to be validated in humans.\nThese findings will inform future research into blocking this complex enzyme pathway and potentially inhibiting mucin-degrading activities in bacteria that contribute to diseases such as IBD.\nPaper cited: “A single sulfatase is required to access colonic mucin by a gut bacterium,”\nNature, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03967-5 Adapted from a press release from the University of Liverpool, UK.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9855436086654663}
+{"content": "A recent study by scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners has identified that the principles of adaptive co-management provides guidance for the design of effective landscape-level governance in dryland pastoral settings. The newly published article draws attention to the cross-scale and cross-level interactions in rangelands and how these affect governance of the landscapes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9787137508392334}
+{"content": "HART — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is taking public comment until May 8 on the city’s proposal to remove the weir boards on Russell Creek.\nThe proposal arises from the DEQ’s claim that the city is violating water quality standards due to the Hart Dam.\nThe DEQ issue stems from temperatures in the south branch of the Pentwater River below the Hart Dam and Russell and Chippewa creeks exceeding 68 degrees. The bodies of water are subject to cold water fisheries standards.\nThe Hart Dam, built in 1927, is the focal point of the city’s hydroelectric system. It is one of just a few municipal hydroelectric operations in West Michigan.\nA public notice published by the DEQ states that the city “proposes to remove boards from an existing weir on Russell Creek, removing four foot boards to lower the weir by 1.8 feet, and lower the surface water level on Russell Creek at the location adjacent to Mechanic Street. This activity will lower the water level by approximately 1.8 feet within the shallow water impoundment from Johnson Street to Mechanic Street. This is being proposed as a temporary project for two years to determine if elimination of the impoundment and a return to more natural stream flows will improve temperature and dissolved oxygen parameters in Russell Creek and downstream receiving waters.”\nWritten comments regarding the proposal may be sent to the DEQ by May 8. The address is: State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa Ave., NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2341.\nComments can also be made electronically, and the public notice can be viewed at https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us/miwaters/#/external/publicnotice/search.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5107783079147339}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWater reservoirs are essential for regional economic development, as populations depend on them for agriculture irrigation, flood control, hydroelectric power generation, water supply for human consumption, and subsistence fishing activities. However, the reservoir environmental quality can be disturbed by enhanced sediment input and trace metal contamination, affecting human health as a consequence of contaminated water and fish consumption. With the purpose to understand the trends and extent of sediment accumulation and trace element contamination in the Oviachic reservoir (OV, northwestern Mexico) since its construction, the temporal variations of sediment accumulation, and As, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, and Zn concentrations, enrichment, and fluxes, were evaluated through the study of two\n210Pb-dated sediment cores. We assumed that siltation and trace element contamination were driven by the development of anthropogenic activities in the region within the past ~ 70 years. Elemental concentrations accounted from null to minor enrichment for most elements, but moderate to significant enrichment by Hg. Mercury, As, and Cu fluxes have notably increased since the past decade, most likely because of a combination of anthropogenic and natural processes, including catchment erosion, artisanal gold mining, and recent drought conditions in the region. Arsenic and Hg concentrations may pose deleterious risks to biota in the reservoir, and consequently to humans through fish consumption, for which further biological and toxicological tests are advisable. This study highlights the importance of using sediment dating to assess historical trends of metal contamination and identify possible sources, to support decision-making in programs addressed to reduce environmental and health risks in aquatic ecosystems. Bibliographical noteFunding Information:\nThis study was supported by the project grant # 20562 ?Accumulation and distribution of metals and metalloids in water, sediments and biota in the Yaqui River Basin, Sonora State,? from Centro de Investigaci?n en Alimentaci?n y Desarrollo, A.C. The scholarship of R. Ochoa-Contreras was provided by the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnolog?a of M?xico. The authors are grateful to Adolfo Americano for the technical assistance during sampling activities and to Germ?n Ram?rez, Carlos Su?rez, and Le?n Felipe ?lvarez for the data curation and processing.\nPublisher Copyright:\n© 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH, DE part of Springer Nature.\nKeywords Pb dating Climate variability Sediment accumulation rates Trace element contamination Water reservoirs", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5707617998123169}
+{"content": "Our client had to complete an Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) assessment for the sale of an Australian portfolio of medical facilities. The company needed the assessment in a compressed timeframe to ensure the property transaction was completed within the contract deadline, thereby maximising the commercial return for the vendor.\nThe portfolio is comprised 30 medical facilities, including private hospitals, consulting suites and rehabilitation centres that were spread across all Australian States and Territories.\nWSP in Action\nOur role was to assess the potential risk of environmental contamination.\nThe EDD started with a data room assessment and historical property searches and then detailed site inspections. Due to the operational nature of the properties, we spent significant time liaising with the client, vendor and site occupiers. This ensured our inspections had minimal impact on business performance and that we maintained patient privacy and confidentiality.\nTangible Benefits\nOur fast and collaborative approach enabled the vendor to successfully complete the sale.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.768947958946228}
+{"content": "Q A community hospital intends to rent clinic space, and the valuations are a year or two old. The hospital believes these valuations are still valid. Is there a specific time period during which a valuation generated as part of a “formal, professional appraisal process” remains valid, before the findings of such a valuation may no longer be considered indicative of fair market value? A The determination of the fair market value of a lease, including reliance on an appraisal, to value the rental of office space and of physician services, is a question of fact that must be determined by the Board of Trustees of the hospital (Attorney General’s Opinion to Dillard, May 26, 2017)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9300957918167114}
+{"content": "Publications Search\nThis\npublications portal is a repository of all IOM migration health publications from 2006 to present where IOM was a primary contributor.\nPublications include peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical reports, training guides/manuals, policy briefs/discussion papers, factsheets, newsletters, research reviews, conference and poster presentations. These are categorized by topic, author, country/region covered as well as by year, language, and type of publication. The map reflects the countries covered by the publications.\nTo browse or search: simply use the filter options on the left-hand side. Alternatively, you can enter keyword/s in the search box. Selecting a specific publication will lead to a ‘download’ link or link to the website where the document is housed. Here is the step-by-step guide for your reference. The integration of livelihood support and mental health and psychosocial wellbeing for populations who have been subject to severe stressors Author/s:Guglielmo Schininà, Elisabeth Babcock, Rachel Nadelman, James Sonam Walsh, Ann Willhoite, Alys Willman\nThis article aims to promote the integration of mental health and psychosocial support into livelihood programmes, presenting existing research within behavioural economics, humanitarian and economic ¢elds that support the need and e¡ectiveness of such integration. It presents examples of mental health and psychosocial support integration into livelihood programmesput in placeby a grass roots organisation in the USA and the largest development institution in the world, theWorld Bank Group,…Read more", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.730309784412384}
+{"content": "FAQs Why crowdsourcing?\nCrowdsourcing provides an opportunity for the FDA and the public to interact. Crowdsourcing community members can engage with each other and the FDA by posting their ideas or experiences and commenting on the submissions of others. These conversations create an avenue for the FDA to listen to the public and incorporate these perspectives into ongoing initiatives.\nHow do I participate?\nOnce you are logged-in, click the “Submit Research Question” button on the top right-hand corner of the page.\nYou can also view what others have submitted by clicking the “See what others have to say” button.\nCan I participate anonymously?\nYes!\nClick on your username in the top right-hand corner and select “Profile” Scroll down to \"Community Identities\" and check the box under \"Hidden Identity\" in the row labeled \"DPMH Crowdsourcing.\" Click the \"Save Changes\" button above the Community Identities section. (Be careful to not click the “Leave” button as this will remove you from the community). To confirm that your identity is hidden, leave the profile page by clicking on the home icon at the top of the page and then revisit it by following steps 1 & 2 above. The \"Hidden Identity\" box should still be checked. (There is a known bug that shows the \"Hidden Identity\" checkbox as unchecked after you click the \"Save Changes\" button. Refreshing the page may not work to confirm your changes are saved, which is why leaving the page is recommended.)\nYou can also participate anonymously by turning on the “Submit Idea Anonymously” before submitting your post.\nClick the “Submit Research Question” button on the top right-hand corner of the page. Fill out the required fields. Scroll to the bottom of the submission page and turn on the “Submit Idea Anonymously” button prior to submitting. Please note that no matter what option you choose to enable you to participate anonymously, you will still see your name attached to your shared experiences. However, the rest of the community will only see “Community Member” instead of your name.\nWhat are we doing with your data?\nThe information gathered in your registration will not be shared and is only used for log-in and verification purposes.\nThe information you submit and the comments you post will be used to understand the relationship between community participants and pediatric research.\nPlease do not post any personally identifiable information (PII) (such as address, social security number, etc.).\nWho is moderating this site?\nThis site is moderated by the staff in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).\nModerators will facilitate discussions and work to ensure that posts remain respectful. Please be advised that moderators may not always monitor discussions in real time. Due to the potential volume of comments, moderators may not respond to all posts.\nIf you have specific questions, we encourage you to share them via email with our FDA staff at ShareYourVoice@fda.hhs.gov.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6844556331634521}
+{"content": "Get ready for your best sleep yet with nootropic ZZZZs!\nWe all know that getting some quality sleep is crucial to optimize performance. However, sports and athleticism can compromise sleep due to its high stress levels and impact on the body. This type of sleep neglect can alter performance and increase overall stress. Well, Form nutrition came out with a nootropic specifically formulated to get you some quality sleep.\nMake the most out of your days by naturally supporting a regenerative sleep! Key Benefits:\nThis supplement is formulated with a blend of ingredients to support quality sleep naturally by addressing any deficiencies that may be affecting your sleep. It also stimulates a relaxing and calming effect to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and stay asleep without any disturbance.\nHow We Use It:\nWe like to take one capsule about 30 minutes before bed time to start the journey to the best sleep yet!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8948333859443665}
+{"content": "Corospondent - July 2020\nCoronation Global Managed Strategy - July 2020\nFOLLOWING A RAPID sell-off earlier this year, markets rebounded strongly in the second quarter of 2020 (Q2-20). The stock market recovery has been very much V-shaped, with a gain of 19.2% this quarter following the first quarter’s -21.4% decline, despite continued economic uncertainty and an unclear path to recovery. Nevertheless, this leaves global markets, as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI), still down 6% for the year to date.\nThe Strategy returned 12.3% for Q2-20, in line with the benchmark return of 12.8%.\nContributions to performance were broad based, as most risk assets rallied:\nThe Strategy’s equity holdings returned 19.2% (in line with the ACWI). Property returns were also strong at 19.3%. Fixed interest rebounded, returning 4.5% (more than 1% ahead of the benchmark). Gold delivered a 10.6% return, bringing the gain over the last year to over 26%. BULLISH ON STREAMING AUDIO\nSpotify, which more than doubled over Q2-20, was the largest single contributor to returns. We have previously written that the global recorded music industry returned to growth in 2015 after almost two decades of decline. This growth was driven by streaming, which today accounts for the majority of industry revenue. In our view, music remains extremely under-monetised and we are still in the very early stages of streaming industry growth. There are now over 300 million paying music streamers globally, but this is a small portion of the 3.5 billion smartphones in the world today, while headline subscription prices have not changed in years and average revenues per user have in fact declined due to family and student discount plans. In the US, Spotify’s headline price of $9.99 per month is unchanged since its 2011 launch, while music spending per capita has halved in real terms since 1999. As the largest audio platform outside of China, with 130 million paying subscribers and an additional 163 million ad-supported users, we believe the company is well placed for long-term growth. Spotify is significantly larger than its primary competitor (Apple Music, which has between 60 million and 70 million subscribers, with no free, ad-supported tier), and continues to add more subscribers each year due a better product and ongoing innovation.\nWe are also bullish on Spotify’s podcast strategy. Terrestrial radio remains a large advertising revenue pool globally and Spotify is trying to disrupt this, acting decisively and investing in leading podcast creation tools, studios and exclusive content from top podcasters such as Joe Rogan. We believe this strategy is a win-win for all involved, as it increases utility for users, allows podcasters to connect to the largest global audience and monetise their content, and brings significant benefits to Spotify itself, including higher user engagement and additional revenue streams.\nSince 2015, Spotify has grown its revenue by 37% p.a. and we expect strong growth to continue, forecasting growth of over 20% p.a., and steadily expanding margins going forward. In the words of co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek, “Everything linear dies”. As the leading player and innovator in the fast-growing audio streaming market, led by an exceptional management team, we believe Spotify is well positioned to capitalise on this trend.\nTEMPORARY SETBACK\nPhilip Morris International (PMI) was the largest detractor from performance, although with a return of -2.6%, the effect was only marginally negative. PMI is a global tobacco company and the global leader in potentially reduced-risk, next-generation products through its IQOS heated tobacco franchise. IQOS is already contributing about 20% to company revenues. PMI has invested significantly into the IQOS franchise over a sustained period and has built a significant first-mover advantage in the heated tobacco category. IQOS has been a phenomenal success in our view, ranging from truly extraordinary results in Japan to solid, steady progress across many European markets.\nTo date, some 11 million smokers have completely quit smoking combustible cigarettes and moved to IQOS. At the time of writing, the US Food and Drug Administration, probably the preeminent tobacco regulator globally and renowned for its science-led approach to regulation, has just authorised IQOS to be sold in the US with a reduced exposure claim – to the effect that completely switching to IQOS significantly reduces a smoker’s exposure to harmful chemicals.\nImportantly, as IQOS grows, it is accretive to PMI’s revenues and profits. We believe there is still a long runway of growth for IQOS globally. Despite the resilience of tobacco as a consumer category, PMI has not been immune to Covid-19 lockdowns. PMI has been severely impacted by lost duty-free sales, the impact of lockdowns in emerging markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia, and temporarily slower IQOS user conversion. Second-quarter results will be significantly negatively impacted by these factors, but we expect that, over the medium term, these lost sales should be recovered and that IQOS should fairly quickly resume its growth trajectory. PMI remains a top 10 holding.\nPORTFOLIO POSITIONING\nAt quarter-end, the Strategy was positioned with 68% in growth, or risk assets, comprised of the following:\n53% effective equity; 3% in property; 6% in convertible bonds; 3% in high-yield corporate bonds; and 2% in infrastructure.\nThe remaining 32% of the Strategy is invested in more stable, diversifying assets with limited correlation to equities:\n7% in hedged equity; 5% in commodities; and 20% in fixed income, the bulk of which is invested in Treasury Bills (9%), inflation-protected securities (6%) and investment-grade corporate bonds (3%).\nLast quarter, we felt there were attractive opportunities for those investors with a long time horizon and the ability to filter companies whose prices had been dislocated with little impact to their sustainable earnings power. After a sharp rally, these opportunities are now harder to find. In addition, the need to reassess the prospects of many businesses continues as investors parse fundamental virus-induced behavioural changes from short-term noise. Fundamental changes, however, play to the strengths of fundamental investors, and we continue to find a select number of stocks with attractive long-term prospects that are reasonably priced, while appropriately managing exposures across a range of asset classes.\nThank you for your continued support and interest in the Strategy.\n+\nDisclaimer", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.533205509185791}
+{"content": "Inequality, Deprivation, Punishment and Crime: Theoretical and Experimental Investigations Guest Lecture Date: Jun 14, 2021 Time: 16:00 Speaker: Prof. Daniel Nettle (Professor of Behavioural Science at Newcastle University) Location: via Zoom | Guests are welcome! Host: Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law Contact: c.hillemanns@csl.mpg.de\nGreater socioeconomic inequality is associated with higher crime rates. If this association is causal, it is unclear how the population-level variable, inequality, affects decisions to offend in individuals’ heads. I will present a recent theoretical model in which individuals strive to remain their resources above a threshold of desperation that is set by their social context. Greater inequality means more individuals who are at or below this threshold. It becomes rational for them to offend as a risky strategy to leap clear of it. This produces a link between population-level inequality and individual decision-making. Moreover, we show that increasing punishment severity under these assumptions should not generally expected to reduce offending. I present a framework for studying the assumptions and predictions of the model in a multi-player incentivized economic game. Preliminary data are consistent with the predictions of the model. However, they are also consistent with simpler but still relevant hypotheses that do not use the assumption of a desperation threshold, such as that loss compared to some mental reference point leads to frustration and anger. We are currently attempting to test between these alternatives. We hope that the experimental framework, regardless of which way the results fall out, is useful for understanding antisocial motivations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9067919254302979}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPulse density, the number of laser pulses that intercept a surface per unit area, is a key consideration when acquiring an Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) dataset. This study compares area-based vegetation structure metrics derived from multireturn ALS simulated at six pulse densities (0.05 to 4 pl m-2) across a range of forest types: from savannah woodlands to dense rainforests. Results suggest that accurate measurement of structure metrics (canopy height, canopy cover, and vertical canopy structure) can be achieved with a pulse density of 0.5 pl m-2 across all forest types when compared to a dataset of 10 pl m-2. For pulse densities <0.5 pl m-2, two main sources of error lead to inaccuracies in estimation: the poor identification of the ground surface and sparse vegetation cover leading to under sampling of the canopy profile. This analysis provides useful information for land managers determining capture specifications for large-area ALS acquisitions.\nKeywords ITC-ISI-JOURNAL-ARTICLE", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9974815249443054}
+{"content": "Can you test yourself for STDs at home?\nYou can check for STDs at home with the Everlywell STD test kit. This test screens for 6 common sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. It requires a simple urine sample collection and an easy finger-prick blood spot collection.\nHow do you know if you have an STD without getting tested?\nSome of the most common symptoms of STDs include the following:Changes in urination. Unusual discharge from the penis. Abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding. Burning or itching in the vaginal area. Pain during sex. Bumps or sores. Pain in the pelvic or abdominal region. Nonspecific symptoms.\nHow do you test if you have STDs?\nHow Do Doctors Test for STDs?a blood sample (from either a blood draw or a finger prick)a urine sample.a swab of the inside of the mouth.a swab from the genitals, such as the urethra in guys or the cervix in girls.a swab of any discharge or sores.\nWhat are signs of an STD for a female?\nCommon symptoms of STIsChanges in urination. An STI can be indicated by pain or a burning sensation during urination, the need to pee more frequently, or the presence of blood in the urine.Abnormal vaginal discharge. Itching in the vaginal area. Pain during sex. Abnormal bleeding. Rashes or sores.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7658641934394836}
+{"content": "New research recently revealed that COVID-19 is not a respiratory illness but rather a vascular disease. This study, led by the University of California-San Diego, could explain blood clots in some patients and other issues, including “COVID feet,” which are not commonly experienced symptoms of respiratory disease.\nWhat’s your Reaction?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999906420707703}
+{"content": "An investigation of the mechanisms of paradoxical atopic eczema in psoriasis patients treated with biologics\nBiologics are drugs targeting specific parts of the immune system and have transformed the therapeutic landscape for psoriasis. Approximately 2-5% of psoriasis patients on biologics for severe psoriasis experience a paradoxical disease phenotype switch to atopic eczema, which is an immunologically and genetically distinct disease. This can be devastating for patients, often necessitating treatment switches which are not always successful in controlling their psoriasis or resolving their eczema.\nThis research aims to establish the role of genetic factors in developing paradoxical atopic eczema and identify the changes that occur in the skin and immune system that drive this adverse event. This could improve treatment-selection for this group of patients and provide insight into the mechanisms of psoriasis and atopic eczema.\nWorking with Industry\nDr Al-Janabi is working UCB. He says:\n“Though I'm only in my second month of the fellowship, my industry partner, UCB , has been crucial. They contributed significantly to the study design, and several of the experiments would not be possible without their expertise. My industry supervisor has been particularly supportive as the study designs have had to develop, and the collaborative nature of this scheme has allowed me to appreciate the importance of industry in science and healthcare.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9737097024917603}
+{"content": "Relationship between Personality Trait Introversion-Extroversion and Academic Achievement in Science Subjects among Secondary School Students in Tanzania Abstract\nWhile\nextrovert individuals tend to obtain their energy from other people, and they love talk, they interact, participate, lead, and socialize, introvert individuals direct their energy and attention inward and reflect on their own thoughts, memories, and feelings. Based on the introversion-extroversion personality characteristics, the present study sought to determine who performs better in science subjects between introverts and extroverts, and demonstrate these relationships by gender. The assumption was that while science classrooms require a great deal of interaction among the learners, these contrasting dimensions of personality trait could be reflected in classrooms and bear some implications on students’ learning and achievement. We employed a modified Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) to identify students’ personality ( N=345) along introversion-extroversion scale and correlated these with their academic performance obtained from their National Form Two (Grade 9) Exam which is considered of high quality and standard. A comparison within sex revealed that introvert girls performed significantly better than extrovert girls whereas extrovert boys performed significantly better than introvert boys. When a comparison was made between sexes, it was revealed that extrovert boys had significantly higher grades compared to extrovert girls while introvert girls had significantly higher grades compared to introvert boys. Overall then, the study revealed a statistically significant correspondence of higher grades with introvert girls and extrovert boys, and lower grades with extrovert girls and introvert boys. The study implications and suggestions are made to inform instruction, guidance, and intervention. Full Text:PDF\nDOI: https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v11i3.18779\nRefbacks There are currently no refbacks.\nCopyright (c) 2021 Winston Edward Massam\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9963331818580627}
+{"content": "Pax1 and Pax9 synergistically regulate vertebral column development.The paralogous genes Pax1 and Pax9 constitute one group within the vertebrate Pax gene family. They encode closely related transcription factors and are expressed in similar patterns during mouse embryogenesis, suggesting that Pax1 and Pax9 act in similar developmental pathways. We have recently shown that mice homozygous for a defined Pax1 null allele exhibit morphological abnormalities of the axial skeleton, which is not affected in homozygous Pax9 mutants. To investigate a potential interaction of the two genes, we analysed Pax1/Pax9 double mutant mice. These mutants completely lack the medial derivatives of the sclerotomes, the vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs and the proximal parts of the ribs. This phenotype is much more severe than that of Pax1 single homozygous mutants. In contrast, the neural arches, which are derived from the lateral regions of the sclerotomes, are formed. The analysis of Pax9 expression in compound mutants indicates that both spatial expansion and upregulation of Pax9 expression account for its compensatory function during sclerotome development in the absence of Pax1. In Pax1/Pax9 double homozygous mutants, formation and anteroposterior polarity of sclerotomes, as well as induction of a chondrocyte-specific cell lineage, appear normal. However, instead of a segmental arrangement of vertebrae and intervertebral disc anlagen, a loose mesenchyme surrounding the notochord is formed. The gradual loss of Sox9 and Collagen II expression in this mesenchyme indicates that the sclerotomes are prevented from undergoing chondrogenesis. The first detectable defect is a low rate of cell proliferation in the ventromedial regions of the sclerotomes after sclerotome formation but before mesenchymal condensation normally occurs. At later stages, an increased number of cells undergoing apoptosis further reduces the area normally forming vertebrae and intervertebral discs. Our results reveal functional redundancy between Pax1 and Pax9 during vertebral column development and identify an early role of Pax1 and Pax9 in the control of cell proliferation during early sclerotome development. In addition, our data indicate that the development of medial and lateral elements of vertebrae is regulated by distinct genetic pathways.[1] References Pax1 and Pax9 synergistically regulate vertebral column development.Peters, H., Wilm, B., Sakai, N., Imai, K., Maas, R., Balling, R. Development(1999) [Pubmed]\nAnnotations and hyperlinks in this abstract are from individual authors of WikiGenes or automatically generated by the WikiGenes Data Mining Engine. The abstract is from MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.About WikiGenesOpen Access LicencePrivacy PolicyTerms of Useapsburg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5930538177490234}
+{"content": "The Fuwa Award is officially launched in 2021. The qualifications and criteria for the award are as follows.\n1. JADE has established the JADE Award in Development Economics in Memoryof Nobuhiko Fuwa (hereafter “Fuwa Award”) to remember the achievementsof late Professor Fuwa of the University of Tokyo, who passed away at hisyoung age of 56 while still making excellent research achievements in thefield of development economics. His notable contributions were on genderand poverty issues, including his pioneering work on impact evaluationsof conditional cash transfer programs for female students in Bangladesh,intra-household resource allocation in India, and poverty research in thePhilippines. The Fuwa Award is aimed to honor and support research of thosescholars who have made remarkable international research achievements inthese areas of development economics.\n2. The winner of the Fuwa Award should satisfy the following conditions.(1) A regular or student member at the time of winning the award.(2) Being affiliated or having been affiliated with a university, researchinstitution, or related organization in Japan and engaging in researchin development economics.(3) Having made internationally prominent research achievements in “thearea that contributes to improving social status of women in developingcountries.”\n3. The Fuwa Award is given once a year based on the past research achievements of the awardees, particularly the research publication in internationally reputable refereed journals. The establishment of the selection committee and the process of selections, including treatment and weighting of co-authorships, are determined by the JADE Board members. When these criteria are not satisfied by any of the candidates in a year, the Fuwa Award in that year is not awarded.\n4. The winner of the Fuwa Award is provided an honorable certificate and100,000yen.\n5. The Fuwa Award is supported by an anonymous donation givento JADE and is launched with a time limit of ten years.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9527081251144409}
+{"content": "In contrast to numerous previous reports that focused on the roles of IDH1 mutations in tumorigenesis (13,18C21), the present study was, to the best of our knowledge, the first study on the function of wild-type IDH1 in primary GBM cell migration. of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway-regulated genes, including Myc, Bisoprolol Snail family transcriptional repressor 2 and Twist-related protein 1, which are primarily cell migration regulatory factors. Western blotting revealed that the overexpression or knockdown of IDH1 promoted or inhibited the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, respectively. -KG treatment of primary GBM cells also promoted the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Furthermore, IDH1-overexpressing and -KG-treated U87 cells were incubated with rapamycin, an mTOR-specific inhibitor, and the results revealed that rapamycin treatment reversed the increased cell migration caused by IDH1 overexpression and -KG treatment. The results indicated that IDH1 regulated the migration of primary GBM cells by altering -KG levels and that the Bisoprolol function of the IDH1/-KG axis may rely on PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway regulation. (15) reported that IDH1 suppression via shRNA or specific inhibitors inhibited primary GBM growth and facilitated cellular differentiation. However, the role of IDH1 in primary GBM cell migration remains elusive. Considering that primary GBM is a type of cancer that exhibits relatively high migratory abilities (27,28), excess IDH1 was hypothesized to contribute to primary GBM migration. The current Bisoprolol study discovered that IDH1 knockdown or overexpression led to repressed or improved cell migration, respectively. -KG is primarily produced by IDH1 via oxidative decarboxylation (38,39). Therefore, whether -KG mediated the effect of wild-type IDH1 on primary GBM cell migration was investigated. Cellular -KG levels were positively associated with changes in IDH1 levels. By treating U87 cells with different concentrations of -KG, dose-dependent increases in the migration rates of primary GBM cells were observed. However, to the best of our knowledge, there is no applicable method to directly reduce -KG levels in live cells, which impeded the current study to examine the effect of decreased -KG on cell migration. The most common way to reduce -KG levels in live cells is to repress enzymes that catalyze the production of -KG, such as IDH1. Therefore, the current study investigated the effect of IDH1 knockdown and the results matched expectations. Thus, the changes in the migration of primary GBM cells mediated by changes in IDH1 levels may occur by altering -KG levels. The PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway regulates multiple cellular events, including growth, proliferation, motility and survival, which are often dysregulated in cancer (40). Although numerous previous studies (41C43) have reported the effect of the IDH1 R132H mutation on the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, the correlation remains unclear. While IDH1 R132H and D-2HG were discovered to inhibit the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in human glioma samples (41), another previous study reported that IDH1 R132H and 2-HG promoted the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, resulting in upregulated glioma migration (44,45). Despite previous reports on mutated IDH1, the function of wild-type IDH1 and -KG levels on the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway remain unclear. The current study revealed that PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway activity was enhanced by IDH1 overexpression and -KG treatment, and repressed by IDH1 knockdown. To further investigate whether the IDH1/-KG axis regulated primary GBM cell migration by modulating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, rapamycin treatment combined with IDH1 overexpression or -KG supplementation was employed. The results demonstrated that the increased cell migration of primary GBM cells was reversed, indicating that the IDH1/-KG axis regulated cell migration in primary GBM cells via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Despite the mechanism revealed in the present study, there are areas of research that require further study. Firstly, as the results of the current study demonstrated that IDH1 may be a potential therapeutic target or diagnostic marker in primary GBM, further investigations are required prior to clinical application. Secondly, although -KG levels were reported to Rabbit Polyclonal to PGD regulate the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in primary GBM cells, the detailed mechanism of.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7233257293701172}
+{"content": "The Australian Curriculum provides a powerful framework for supporting student-led, concept driven, transdisciplinary learning experiences that all students to access and engage in.\nOur teachers design purposefully connected curriculum units where our students engage with opportunities to address universal problems, and grow their understanding of our shared world without constraint of subject specific boundaries.\nTeachers plan a powerful provocation to hook students in, and get them thinking and asking questions about the big ideas. Classroom teachers and students explore a central conceptual idea and build broad enduring understandings that are significant, engaging and transferable to other contexts. Through this process, the subjects become one of their resources and ensure depth in their learning.\nThis approach, within the framework of the curriculum, encourages students to nurture their innate curiosity and take ownership of their learning. It also provides opportunities to explore their own questions and ignite their passion.\nThis connected curriculum approach supports our ultimate goal of ensuring our students become thriving, assessment capable learners who possess global competencies that empower them to influence and create a better world.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998027086257935}
+{"content": "19 (1) A lessor may not require or accept a deposit or bond for pets that exceeds the equivalent of 1/2 of the monthly rent payable under the lease agreement. (i) the lessor has entered into a lease agreement beginning with the expiry of an existing lease involving the obligation to evacuate the rental unit with a new tenant for the rental unit, or (3) The manager may not extend the dispute resolution request period to contest a termination of the lease beyond the effective date of termination. A deposit (often called a deposit) is the money that the owner collects at the beginning of the rental and holds until the extract. (e) personal property confiscated or received by a lessor must be returned, contrary to the law or the rental contract; A lease is a good quality contract between you and the owner that defines the conditions of the rented property. When we talk about a lease, we most often refer to a written document, but a lease can also be oral. At the end of your rental, your landlord may try to use your deposit to pay for the damaged unit. You want to make sure that you clearly document the condition of the unit before moving in, so the landlord can`t blame you for damages that weren`t your fault. (3) A lessor who is a natural person may terminate a lease in relation to a rental unit if the lessor or a close family member of the lessor intends to occupy the rental unit in good faith. Owners of prefabricated parks must use this form to terminate the lease if they wish to convert all or a substantial part of the park for other purposes. Tenants who prematurely terminate a temporary tenancy contract due to domestic violence or long-term care must provide the landlord with a copy of this form, completed by a legitimate third party. 45.3 In the event of a breach of a fixed-term rental agreement in accordance with point 45.1 [tenant`s decision: domestic violence or long-term care] by one in two or more tenants subject to the same rental agreement, the remaining tenant or tenant must also: the rental apartment is cleared, unless the remaining tenant or the remaining tenants enter into a new lease with the lessor. (2.1) Subsection (2) (a.1) of this Division does not apply if the right is based on the fact that a statement purporting to confirm a tenant`s authorization to terminate a temporary lease within the meaning of subsection 45.1 (2) was made by a person who did not have the authority to do so under the rules.\n(3) If the lessor and the lessee have not entered into a new lease by the end date of a fixed-term lease, which does not require the lessee to evacuate the rental unit by that date, the lessor and the lessee shall be deemed to be renewed as a monthly lease on equal terms. A monthly lease does not have a predetermined date on which it ends. The rental agreement continues until the tenant correctly indicates the extract or until the lessor legally terminates the lease. . . .", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9138673543930054}
+{"content": "Accession Number: ADA280575 Title: Expanding Our Vision of Jointness: Pursuing Joint Force Developmental Strategies Descriptive Note: Final rept. Corporate Author: AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL Personal Author(s): Report Date: 1994-01-01 Pagination or Media Count: 37.0 Abstract:\nAmidst the tumultuous environment of the last decade, the U.S. military has made significant progress towards jointness following the impetus from operational experiences in Vietnam, Desert 1, and Grenada and Congressional prodding via the 1986 Goldwater-Nichols Act. However, that progress has primarily occurred in the force employment component of military strategy and at the operational art level and below. By comparison, little attention or emphasis has been placed on jointness in the force developmental component of military strategy. This paper will examine some of the reasons for that nearsightedness, explore the resulting national security implications, and pose broad, conceptual approaches to extend jointness across the full spectrum of national security and military strategy considerations. Specifically, the paper will advocate a broader application of joint strategy to enable planners to manage uncertainty, integrate diverse capabilities and better retain military power with decidedly smaller forces. The gist of these proposed practices is a greater, reinvigorated commitment to an axiom of strategy guiding planning, leading action.\nDescriptors: Subject Categories: Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8670765161514282}
+{"content": "In a landmark decision Wednesday, a Brisbane court ruled the levy - dubbed the \"backpacker tax\" - can not be applied to a British woman due to a double taxation treaty between Australia and the UK.\nIt means backpackers would be entitled to a tax-free threshold of $18,200 like any other Australian citizen.\nJudge Logan called these parallel rates of income tax \"a disguised form of discrimination based on nationality\" that is explicitly prohibited in the taxation agreements between Australia and the eight nations in question.\nIf this amount was paid to the 80,000 working tourists in Oz, the government could face a bill of AU$176 million (£93,806,240). In contrast, foreign workers on 417 or 462 visas are taxed 15% on the first $37,000 they earn.\nBut the AU$18,200 tax exemption should still apply to anyone living at a permanent address, regardless of their citizenship, as they are classed as residents for tax purposes.\nMs Addy mainly lived in a\nSydney sharehouse and stayed, for the most part, in New South Wales - meaning she was considered a \"resident\" for tax purposes.\nWhile the UK's tax deal with Australia includes a commitment not to impose \"more burdensome\" rates on its citizens resident there, Ireland's tax deal with Australia omits this specific protection.\n3 World Series Contenders Nobody is Talking About\nDespite being loaded on offense, the Cardinals have been inefficient in 2019 and rank near the bottom-10 in runs and home runs. Louis has title-winning pedigree and are loaded offensively, but thus far simply haven’t delivered consistent results.\nThe federal court in Australia has ruled that the so-called \"backpacker tax\" could not be levied against some backpackers because it violated pre-existing agreements with some countries.\n\"It also damaged Australia's reputation as a working holiday destination\", Joanna Murphy, the firm's CEO, said.\n'In the context of these working holidaymakers, this is a really significant judgement'.\nAustralian broadcaster ABC said an estimated 75,000 foreign nationals could receive hundreds of millions of dollars from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).\n\"We're delighted the Court has accepted our argument and we look forward to the Australian Government restoring the previous - fairer and non-discriminatory - taxation arrangements that apply to holiday workers\", she said.\nWhile this initial ruling does not affect Irish people on working holiday visas, Taxback.com, who organised the lawsuit, believe it could have a knock-on effect in the future.\nHowever, this interpretation is likely to also face challenge, based on another of Logan's recent rulings in which he said a backpacker who meant to move to Australia for 10 months, and does so, would become a resident for tax purposes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9171516299247742}
+{"content": "Indian Environmental Law: Key Concepts and Principles\nFor more than three decades now, the Indian courts have delivered far-reaching judgments on a range of significant environmental matters. In their effort to adjudicate complex disputes with serious environmental repercussions, involving the interplay of multiple social, economic and political factors, the courts have developed a framework of environmental rights and legal principles, which now forms an integral part of Indian environmental jurisprudence. The judiciary invokes this framework creatively to identify constitutional, statutory and common law obligations of public and private actors to protect the environment, and to enforce the performance of related duties. There is, however, limited in-depth study of these crucial rights and principles in existing legal literature.\nIndian Environmental Law: Key Concepts and Principles fills this gap through its critical analysis of the evolution of this environmental legal framework in India. It studies the origins of environmental rights, substantive and procedural, and the four most significant legal principles- principle of sustainable development, polluter pays principle, precautionary principle and the public trust doctrine-and elaborates how Indian courts have defined, interpreted and applied them across a range of contexts.\nAs environmental litigation and legal adjudication struggle to respond to this crisis, conceptual clarity about the content, application and limitations of environmental rights and legal principles is crucial for the improvement of environmental governance. This book explores the judicial reasoning and underlying assumptions in landmark judgments of the Supreme Court, the High Courts and the National Green Tribunal, and aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of this framework of rights and principles.\nContents: Foreword by Pratap Bhanu Mehta. Introduction. Part I: 1. The judiciary and the right to environment in India: past, present and future/Lovleen Bhullar. 2. Procedural environmental rights in Indian law/Shibani Ghosh. Part II: 3. Sustainable development and Indian environmental jurisprudence/Saptarishi Bandopadhyay. 4. The polluter pays principle: scope and limits of judicial decisions/Lovleen Bhullar. 5. The precautionary principle/Lavanya Rajamani. 6. Public trust doctrine in indian environmental law/Shibani Ghosh. 7. The judicial implementation of environmental law in India/Dhvani Mehta. Notes on the contributors. Index.\n55.80 50.22 $62.00 $ Get it now and save 10%\nBECOME A MEMBER\n36.00Add to cart $40.00 $ 19.80Add to cart $22.00 $ 35.10Add to cart $39.00 $ 90.00Add to cart $100.00 $", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9360843300819397}
+{"content": "Road traffic and railway noise exposures and adiposity in adults: A cross-sectional analysis of the Danish diet, cancer, and health cohort\nTraffic noise has been associated with cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. Potential modes of action are through stress and sleep disturbance, which may lead to endocrine dysregulation and overweight. The researchers aimed to investigate the relationship between residential traffic and railway noise and adiposity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6440225839614868}
+{"content": "Abstract\nAims: To investigate the relative role of the red dry and rough (rdar) and brown dry and rough (bdar) morphotypes on hydrophobicity and ability to attach to abiotic surfaces of poultry-associated Salmonella strains with a focus on S. Sofia. Methods and Results: Cellulose synthase gene null mutants were constructed in five Salmonella strains converting them from rdar to bdar morphotypes. One S. Sofia null mutant displayed reduced hydrophobicity and attachment to Teflon (R) relative to its parent strain. The S. Virchow and S. Infantis null mutants attached less well to glass relative to their parent strains. Conclusions: The rdar or bdar morphotype may influence S. Sofia persistence but did not explain why bdar strains predominate in this serotype. Significance and Impact of the Study: This work provides some insight into why some Salmonella strains survive in poultry environments and may ultimately contribute to their control.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6030899286270142}
+{"content": "This fall, the\nwelcomes Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman, who will visit SDSU on October 13 Dykhouse Program Speakers Series thto speak on making monetary policy and the outlook for the U.S economy. Governor Bowman is one of six sitting members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.\nAs the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve System is charged by Congress with a dual mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices in the U.S. economy. The system’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) achieves this mandate by influencing interest rates and financial conditions more generally. As a member of the Board of Governors and the FOMC, Governor Michelle Bowman plays an integral role in shaping U.S. monetary policy, which remains historically loose in the wake of the pandemic and the economic disruptions it has imposed on us all. On the evening of October 13\nth, Governor Bowman will share her perspective on the paths of U.S. monetary policy and economic performance going forward.\nThe event will be held at 7 pm in the Larson Memorial Concert Hall of our Performing Arts Center. The event is free, and no registration is necessary.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7094812989234924}
+{"content": "Omnichannel solutions allow businesses to reach a broad range of customers and provide them with an engaging, consistent message.\nNot only does an omnichannel strategy enable you to reach a larger audience, but it also lets your business provide consistent messages across multiple platforms.\nBy meeting your audience's needs and allowing customers to engage with your brand wherever they choose, a multi-channel approach will enable you to keep up with today's on-the-go users.\nAs each channel works complementary with each other, you can learn more about your audience and gain insights that wouldn't be possible through a single channel alone.Contact Us\nIncrease customer loyalty and reinforce brand recognition across multiple channels in various ways. Engage your customer through highly targeted marketing campaigns that build consumer trust and customer satisfaction.\nBy employing a unified marketing strategy, you can accurately track and monitor how your customers interact and engage with your content, allowing you to optimize for success across all channels.\nUnify your marketing efforts and interact with your customers consistently through various channels such as SMS, email, mobile, and social media as well as your site and the marketplaces you sell on.\nProviding multiple touch-points across the buyer's journey through consistent messaging, information, and imagery not only improves brand recall but also allows you to personalize the shopping experience while giving your customer the option to purchase from the channel they prefer most.Contact Us\nAccommodate your customers with a seamless-content rich user experience by serving them where they are. With our team of marketing specialists, reach your sales targets faster and achieve higher lifetime customer values through an integrated, data-driven, strategic approach.\nAs the path to purchase is ever-evolving, omnichannel marketing allows you to tailor the marketing process to deliver the ultimate customer experience and build lasting relationships with your audience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9878038167953491}
+{"content": "Rise with SAP – How Fingent Can Help Explore Business Transformation as a Service (BTaaS)\nIn the current circumstances where industries are experiencing periods of intense change, organizations need a new paradigm. They need a product that must be capable of reframing the problems which were addressed by previous solutions or that targets a new set of problems. They also need a partner who can effectively deploy the solution and provide assistance whenever there is a need. SAP created a solution that addresses a set of existing problems through the method of reframing them, thereby presenting a novel way of addressing these issues in the form of BTaaS-Rise with SAP. Rise with SAP helps enterprises gain digital efficiency and flexibility.\nDo you feel this pathway to intelligence is formidable and elusive? If so, rest assured that we, at Fingent, understand the challenge you face. This blog will help you understand what the benefits of the initiative are, how we approach it, and how we can help you deploy these services.\nWhat is BTaaS-Rise with SAP\nBTaaS (Business Transformation as a service) Rise with SAP is a suite of services and products. It is designed to accelerate the transformation into creating an intelligent enterprise. It is a direct response to the challenges in the steady acceleration of change in all areas of business.\nAs BTaaS, Rise with SAP can help businesses remain resilient and adapt to digital transformation quickly despite cutthroat competition in their respective industries. It offers these five components to build an Intelligent Enterprise:\nTechnical Migration tools and services S/4 HANA cloud SAP business technology platform Business process intelligence SAP business network starter pack How Can Your Business Benefit from Rise with SAP?\nRise with SAP allows you to be in control. You can choose where to begin your journey and you can design a suitable strategy that fits your business.\nLet us now examine the twofold benefit of Rise with SAP:\nValue from differentiating business capabilities and outcomes\nThis value has a significant impact on shareholder returns. This impact ensures long-term sustainability with purpose. Here are the top three benefits for your business:\nTop line:This includes your strategy, employees, and your products. You can improve your top line by innovating and establishing new revenue streams and business processes. Bottom line:You can improve operational efficiencies by eliminating repetitive tasks. You can save time and resources by allowing intelligent ERP to function as a co-pilot providing you with suggestions based on business process patterns and employee behavior. Green line:Rise with SAP will help you understand, monitor, and optimize environmental and social impact throughout the value chain. This will help minimize wastage, improve safety, build supplier compliance, and attain resiliency. Value-driven from cloud delivery capabilities\nThis is essentially the incremental value. It allows enterprises to maximize value, minimize transformation risk, and reduce cost to the extent possible. Explore the top three benefits for your business:\nFacilitates process excellence:Using process discovery reports, migration tools, and services and other capabilities your enterprise becomes transformation ready. Improved service experience:Rise with SAP is a Business Transformation as a service; a simpler support model. Thus, you have the benefit of an improved service experience. Operational resiliency:You can hyperscale infrastructure with inbuilt full-stack security. Lower TCO:It allows you to use flexible user-based subscriptions and leverage hyperscale economics to lower TCO.\nBut what do you need to gain these capabilities? Well, you need these three things:\nTechnology that can support your company processes A cloud provider A capable and efficient partner who can help you take greater advantage of Rise with SAP Role Of Fingent in Leveraging These Services\nFingent is geared to work with enterprises under the framework of Rise with SAP. As SAP’s Silver Partner, we have a credible background in helping enterprises uncover business inefficiencies and redesign their processes to fit their needs. With deep domain expertise, we help them align and achieve organizational goals at optimal costs.\nWe understand the difficulties some organizations face in making decisions with regard to business transformation. Our program is designed precisely for such organizations. As a trusted Silver Partner, Fingent is here to guide you through every step of this exercise.\nWe start by developing a deep understanding of your business and your objectives. We then use our expertise in SAP to devise a strategy for a comprehensive business transformation strategy. As a seasoned SAP Silver Partner, Fingent combines its expertise with a deep understanding of user experience to maximize your operational efficiency.\nOur approach can analyze complexities around your business processes and adopt a user-first approach. This can drive a successful implementation of Rise with SAP that leads to increased user adoption.\nAs suggested by Rise with SAP program, our engagement starts with a process and system audit. This will form the backbone for subsequent phases of the transformation process. Fingent will be with you at every step. We work with your business leadership, key stakeholders. We involve key influences to ensure the successful completion of your business transformation.\nWe Can Help Your Business RISE!\nRise with SAP is another possibility for us to empower clients with the help of the SAP portfolio. In close coordination with SAP, we create tailor-made solutions that increase the value of this initiative for you.\nTo do this, we combine SAP capabilities with products and services that we have developed ourselves to individualize for your specific needs. This is how we at Fingent ensure that you receive a truly customized solution – one that addresses specific challenges in your specific environment. This will generate the best possible value for your business.\nYou can rely on us as your sole contractual partner and thus avoid needless complexities. We offer everything from advisory services to application management. All this can be done at your own pace, with your budget, and according to your business needs.\nWe can smoothen the path of transformation for our existing customers. For our new customers, we can leverage the full potential of Rise with SAP and customize it for your advantage.\nTalk to our experts at Fingent and together we will find ways to make the best out of Rise with SAP for you!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6984091997146606}
+{"content": "A new model from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations will continue to decline over t\nA new model from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations will continue to decline over the next month.\nPublished on Wednesday, the ‘ensemble’ forecast combines 37 independent forecasts of coronavirus deaths over the next four weeks into one projection.\nThe CDC projects that weekly Covid fatalities could fall to fewer than 4,000 by the week ending November 6.\nOver the same time period, hospitalizations are predicted to drop to as few as 500 per week.\nIt comes as infections across the U.S. continue to decline and the fourth wave of the pandemic, fueled by the Delta variant, comes to an end.\nA new CDC ensemble forecast projects COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in the U.S. will continue to decline. Pictured: Bodies are moved to a refrigeration truck serving as a temporary morgue at Wyckoff Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, April 2020\nThe forecast predicts weekly deaths will fall to as low as 3,900 by the week ending November 6 from the current 12,100 per week (above)\nOn Wednesday, the U.S. recorded 3,054 virus-related deaths and a seven-day rolling average of 1,657, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.\nThis represents a 13 percent decrease from the 1,917 average deaths recorded on month ago.\nThe CDC expects this decline to continue into November.\nAccording to the forecast, deaths are expect to decline over the next four week with between 3,900 and 13,100 new weekly deaths reported by by November 6, 2021, the third straight week of projected declines.\nAdditionally, the forecast predicts a death toll of between 740,000 and 762,000 by the first week of November\nCurrently, there have been more than 717,000 Covid deaths since the pandemic began, figures from Johns Hopkins show.\nThe hospitalization model, made from an ensemble of six independent forecasts, are also expected to drop.\nThe CDC model suggests that between 500 new hospitalizations per week to 10,100 new hospitalizations per week will be reported by November 5, the fifth week of predicted declines.\nAs of Wednesday, 62,132 patients are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).\nIt’s a drop of 33 percent from the 93,703 hospitalizations recorded four weeks ago.\nCovid hospitalizations are also predicted to drop to as few as 500 new patients admitted per week, a fifth straight week of projected declines (above\nThe CDC’s model is not the only forecast that has predicted deaths will decline.\nAnother analysis, conducted by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub, which advises the CDC, was published last month and looked at different scenarios regarding the trajectory of the pandemic.\nResearchers came up with four different scenarios depending on whether or not children between ages five and 11 are authorized to get vaccinated and whether or not a new variant starts spreading.\nThe model does not advocate for or against childhood vaccinations, but merely suggests they will begin occurring by fall 2021.\nBEST CASE SCENARIO FOR DEATHS: Deaths are also projected to drop from 11,563 current weekly deaths, or 1,651 per day, to 415 weekly fatalities, or about 59 per day (above)\nWORST CASE SCENARIO FOR DEATHS: Weekly deaths would also have a modest drop to 4,922, or 703 daily deaths by March 2022 (above)\nAccording to the model, this will result in weekly COVID-19 deaths declining to 415 weekly fatalities, or about 59 per day.\nThese are figures not seen since late March 2020, when states first began shutting down and implementing stay-at-home orders.\nIn the worst case scenario, in which children aren’t approved for vaccination and a new variant that is 1.5 times more transmissible starts circulating, cases and deaths would still decline – but not by as much.\nThe model predicts this scenario would led to weekly cases falling to 467,507, or 66,786 daily infections, and 4,922 weekly deaths, or 703 daily deaths by next spring.\nThese numbers are similar to levels that were seen during summer 2020, amid the second wave of the pandemic, and in April 2021, following the deadly third wave.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5184244513511658}
+{"content": "Resources\nThis fact sheet provides references to technical assistance providers to support grantees as they strive to target results and indicators in the PN grant. It provides contact information, organizational descriptions, and other relevant services and resources.\nThis resource provides a grantee spotlight on Berea College in a series of videos that highlights PNs' work to target the cradle-to-career pipeline in improving student and family outcomes. This video focuses on Berea College's strong early childhood segment of the pipeline.\nThis report provides a guide to demonstrate early learning results and identify challenges and lessons learned for three Promise Neighborhoods: Berea College, Hayward, and the Northside Achievement Zone. Focuses on the 10 results and 15 indicators, and how to target the cradle to career pipeline\nIn this presentation, former Secretary Arne Duncan makes remarks at the Harlem Children's Zone Conference and discusses Harlem Children's Zone and other examples that would fit the Promise Neighborhood model.\nThis fact sheet is a series of talking points to promote the continued support for Promise Neighborhoods. It addresses federal funding, reasons for continued investment, and information about the impact of PN efforts.\nThis is an example fact sheet for sharing impact of the PN with funders and partners.\nThis report discusses issues for understanding a comprehensive evaluation of performance and impact of PN grantees. It provides insight from the perspective of organizations working with evaluation and practice and who hope to improve outcomes for children and families.\nCommunity of Practice: Turning the Curve on Early Childhood Indicators and Early Lessons Learned about Implementation\nThis presentation focuses on using data and results-based framework to impact early childhoor indicators in PNs. It addresses the 10 PN results and how to work on these areas through the Results-Based Accountability structure.\nThis report recommends 21 results and accompanying indicators for Promise Neighborhoods. The authors detail existing key data sources, results, and suggested indicators focused on improving health, development, and education of children.\nThis fact sheet provides criteria and guidelines for building effective data systems. The authors assert that comprehensive data systems are essential for efficacious PNs to collect and organize data and inform decisionmaking.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.619464099407196}
+{"content": "Different methods have been applied in controlling contamination of foods and feeds by the carcinogenic fungaltoxin, aflatoxin, but nevertheless the problem remains pervasive in developing countries. Curcumin is a naturalpolyphenolic compound from the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) that has been identified as an efficientphotosensitiser for inactivation of Aspergillus flavus conidia. Curcumin mediated photoinactivation of A. flavushas revealed the potential of this technology to be an effective method for reducing population density of theaflatoxin-producing fungus in foods. This study demonstrates the influence of pH and temperature on efficiencyof photoinactivation of the fungus and how treating spore-contaminated maize kernels affects aflatoxin pro duction. The results show the efficiency of curcumin mediated photoinactivation of fungal conidia and hyphaewere not affected by temperatures between 15 and 35 °C or pH range of 1.5–9.0. The production of aflatoxin B1was significantly lower (p < 0.05), with an average of 82.4 μg/kg as compared to up to 305.9 μg/kg observed inuntreated maize kept under similar conditions. The results of this study indicate that curcumin mediated pho tosensitization can potentially be applied under simple environmental conditions to achieve significant reduc tion of post-harvest contamination of aflatoxin B1 in maize.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9329918622970581}
+{"content": "Prepare a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that details your chosen health issue and proposed health promotion idea. In your presentation: Describe the demographics of our current aging population.Include demographics specific to your proposed clientele.Describe the leading diseases and high-risk behaviors among the older population.Include statistics.Explain why you chose to address your particular health issue.Detail your health promotion idea. Include:How is it similar to or different than other available programs?How is it supported by theories on aging?How it supports the changes taking place in the booming aging population?What role does it play within the health care continuum?How can you use innovative technology to support and retain aging independence?What the program might look like logistically?Consider factors like costs, funding, time and personnel needed, location, resources, and promotion. Include detailed speaker notes of 100 words per slide. Use a minimum of 5 references to support your presentation. Create a one-page handout to accompany your presentation. Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.995016872882843}
+{"content": "Our solution includes innovative cable system design and engineering, qualification testing and manufacturing, cable-laying and installation. This includes challenging trenching and rock dumping in a rough environment, as well as the successful commissioning.\nThe high-voltage cable system connects the Goliat platform to the onshore power grid via a three-core static AC cable that runs 105 km along the seabed. A 1.5 km dynamic AC cable connects the platform to the static AC cable, 350 meters below the surface.\nWe extend technical boundaries with this dynamic AC power-from-shore cable system. The 75 MW rating of the cable allows for an increase in energy supply if Eni Norge one day would want to power additional fields from the same system. The dynamic cable section, which weighs 90 kg per meter and hangs in the water between the platform and the seabed, withstands severe mechanical stress from currents, waves and the continuous movement of the platform.\nAn important feature of our solution is the innovative corrugated copper sheath that is designed to operate for the full production lifetime of the Goliat field in the extreme, high-stress conditions.\nNKT’s high-voltage XLPE submarine cables have low electrical losses. They are resistant to solvents, oil and abrasions, and have an excellent tensile strength. Our technology is truly ideal for harsh marine environments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8321130275726318}
+{"content": "Talking about Legacies and Ruptures: Generational Narratives in Times of Youth Activism in Argentina and Chile Abstract\nThis article explores how generational narratives have emerged in the process of democratization in two post-authoritarian countries. Recent youth activism in Argentina and Chile provides fertile ground for the exploration of different generational narratives circulating amongst those born in the aftermath of transitions to democracy. In both countries, youths’ generational sites are characterized by strong political mobilization and by dynamics of collectively remembering right-wing dictatorships (in Argentina, from 1976 to 1983; in Chile, from 1973 to 1989). The linkage of difficult pasts with cycles of youth mobilization particularly deserves attention. While youth activism in Argentina is narrated from an intergenerational standpoint, Chilean student protests have been framed around a generational breakpoint. The article aims to answer why these different narratives of legacy and rupture emerged in these two contexts.\nBased on the literature about generations within memory studies and cultural sociology, a narrative approach for examining generational memories is proposed, and then applied to understand Argentinean and Chilean youths’ generational sites.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9156509637832642}
+{"content": "Ecological Benefits of Reduced Hydrologic Connectivity in Intensively Developed Landscapes\nA broad perspective on hydrologic connectivity is necessary when managing stream ecosystems and establishing conservation priorities. Hydrologic connectivity refers to the water-mediated transport of matter, energy, or organisms within or between elements of the hydrologic cycle. The potential negative consequences of enhancing hydrologic connectivity warrant careful consideration in human-modified landscapes that are increasingly characterized by hydrologic alteration, exotic species, high levels of nutrients and toxins, and disturbed sediment regimes. While connectivity is integral to the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems, it can also promote the distribution of undesirable components. Here we provide examples illustrating how reduced hydrologic connectivity can provide greater ecological benefits than enhanced connectivity does in highly developed, human-modified ecosystems; for example, in urban landscapes, ‚Äúrestoration‚ÄĚ efforts can sometimes create population sinks for endangered biota. We conclude by emphasizing the importance of adaptive management and balancing trade-offs associated with further alterations of hydrologic connectivity in human-modified landscapes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5929111242294312}
+{"content": "CompAir offers an ideal solution with a comprehensive range of cost effective nitrogen generator systems from compressed air, that enable users to produce their total demand for nitrogen gas on their premises and under their control.\nCompared to traditional methods of supply, on-site nitrogen generator is exceptionally cost-efficient with a short payback time on investment - in many cases less than twelve months.\nNitrogen is used for a wide range of industrial applications including atmosphere packaging for perishable food products. It is also used in preventing fire and explosions in chemical plants. Using high quality compressed air to supply the generators, ensures long and trouble-free service and guarantees optimum performance.\nCompAir has a comprehensive range of systems that include everything needed to set up an on-site nitrogen generation system. CompAir air compressors and pre-treatment packages include adsorption dryers and coalescing filters to guarantee the highest quality air supply for the generators. The gas can be produced from your existing system with a minimum of additional floor space.\nTypical gas supply methods include high pressure cylinders, liquid mini tanks or bulk storage vessels. A CompAir generator makes the workplace considerably safer for employees, eliminating the safety risks associated with traditional methods. When compared to outsourced supplies, on-site nitrogen generation offers a greater flexibility and has a significant impact on time and costs.\nAir Treatment & Accessories\nQuality Air compressor Spare Parts", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9763758778572083}
+{"content": "The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has consistently strived to amend and strengthen the Code since it was enforced in 2016. In light of all these changes, to further strengthen the Code, the Board has come out with new notifications for the (Fourth Amendment) Regulations. The amendment will directly have an impact on Operational Creditors and will also address the relation of the quantum of their dues.\nThe Amendment states that Sub-regulation 38(1) of the Regulations stands replaced by the following clause: “\nThe amount due to the operational creditors under a resolution plan shall be given priority in payment over financial creditors.” The earlier Regulation 38(1)\nOriginally, Regulation 38(1) stated that a resolution plan will mandatorily provide the source of funds for the liquidation value due to operational creditors. It then provided that;\nsuch liquidation value ought to be paid in priority to payments to any financial creditor; and such payment has to be made within 30 days from the approval of the resolution plan by the adjudicating authority.\nAs was the interpretation, it regulated that the liquidation value was the bare minimum which had to be paid to operational creditors under the resolution plan and within 30 days from the approval of the resolution plan. It further stated that payments could be made to operational creditors though the same were not mandatory neither were they priority.\nThe Amendment\nThe new amended Regulation states that a resolution plan should mandatorily provide the due amount to operational creditors. Under a resolution plan, the operation creditor will be given priority in payment over financial creditors.\nThere is no minimum amount prescribed for payment to operational creditors under the amended Regulations though sub-section 30 (2)(b) of the Code requires the resolution professional to confirm that the resolution plan provides for the payment of debts of operational creditors which should not be less than the amount to be paid to the operational creditors in the event of a liquidation of the corporate debtor under Section 53 of the Code. Therefore, the minimum prescribed amount due to operational creditors remains unchanged and the interests of operational creditors, to the extent of the liquidation value of the amount due to them, remain protected under the Code.\nThe primarily change brought by the Amendment is all payments due to operational creditors as contemplated under a resolution plan, and not just the minimum prescribed amount, have to be made in priority to financial creditors.\nWhat are the implications?\nAs operational creditors are not part of Committee of Creditors (CoC), the quantum of their dues which are payable under a resolution plan and have been prioritised, is still subject to the approval of only the CoC.\nIt is important to note that since CoC is under no fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of stakeholders which also includes operational creditors, this may be a tricky situation. Further, there is no provision which statutorily permits NCLT to reject a resolution plan only on the basis of inequity or discrimination under a particular class of stakeholders.\nShould the CoC rule against Operational Creditors, they can proceed to NCLT and file in the tribunals for some relief. All payments to operational creditors are prioritized and are now stated to be made before any payment is made to financial creditors can lead to a series of doubts and unfair cut-outs by the CoC.\nEven though the Board has been constantly trying to strengthen the Code, the onground reality of the amendments will be clear once the notification is in effect.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8845585584640503}
+{"content": "Glaciers in Washington state have gone through the most severe and rapid melting episode of the last 100 years, scientists say\nShocking aerial images taken from above Mount Rainier revealed the sparse covering of snow left on the iconic mountain as Washington state, along with 33 others, braces for more extreme heatwave conditions.\nThe lack of snow is linked to the deadly heatwave which descended on the Pacific Northwest earlier in the summer.\nDr Samuel Browd, who was on a flight that passed Mt Rainier earlier this week, tweeted a photo of the snow loss. “Striking the reduction in snowpack and glaciers. #ClimateEmergency is real,” he noted.\nAccording to scientists at Washington State University, the glaciers in the state have gone through the most severe and rapid melting episode of the last 100 years.\nHeatwaves across the US are expected to continue well into August. Some 200 million people are under heat advisories as two heat domes are lodged over states in the Pacific Northwest, the upper Midwest, and on the East Coast.\nOn Thursday, it reached 97 degrees Fahrenheit in Washington DC, the hottest temperature in the US.\nExtreme heat can have dire consequences. Earlier this summer, nearly 200 people died from a record-breaking heatwave which struck in Washington, Oregon and parts of western Canada. Hundreds of excess deaths in all three areas may also be linked to the heat.\n“Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” the National Weather Service on Wednesday.\nHeatwaves can also worsen wildfire conditions. The Dixie Fire, which has been raging in northern California for the past month, has been exacerbated by high temperatures. The blaze has grown to half a million acres and is only 30 per cent contained.\nA report released on Monday from the IPCC, the world’s leading body on climate science, noted that the climate crisis is causing more frequent and intense heatwaves, and that “unprecedented” heat events will continue as global temperatures continue to rise.\nWhile temperatures will eventually cool off in the Pacific Northwest and the east coast in the fall, droughts on west will cause more heatwaves to occur more frequently.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5879673957824707}
+{"content": "This report looks at the progress since Mayor de Blasio’s overhaul of Build It Back, the impact of the recommendations outlined in One City Rebuilding Together, and the City’s plans to complete the Build It Back program.\nThe city’s diminishing stock of rent-stabilized apartments is highly sought after by prospective tenants because these regulated units often rent at below-market rates and offer a variety of tenant protections including the right to lease renewal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9942173957824707}
+{"content": "Corporations, universities, and individuals have tried to find some magic formula to understand personalities and what characteristics and skills someone brings to the table. Over the years and across the globe, people have used handwriting analysis, phrenology—reading the bumps on the head, and even Ivy League diplomas to ascertain if someone has leadership potential or is an ideal team player. Perhaps the best known personality test is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. This episode takes a deep dive into the skeptical side of this topic with Dan McAdams, a professor of psychology at Northwestern University.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8504263162612915}
+{"content": "Abstract\nEnvironmental predictors select individuals by their functional traits, shaping the anuran assembly patterns. Individuals respond to environmental filters that can be on a local or regional scale.\nIn this study, we investigated the association between local (water and microhabitat) and landscape variables and the morphological traits of tadpoles of ponds and streams. The study was conducted in the southern region of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. We sampled 28 waterbodies and recorded 22 anurans species. We performed RLQ and fourth-corner analyses to determine the patterns of trait-environment relationships and determine which environmental and landscape variables influence the morphological characteristics of tadpoles from streams and ponds.\nWe found that the morphological traits of tadpoles are influenced mainly by physicochemical and microhabitat attributes, being distinct between ponds and streams. In ponds, water depth, pH, and the presence of vegetation influence the morphological traits of the tadpoles, while in the streams water pH, temperature, conductivity, total alkalinity, Alk HCO3, and microhabitat variables played a major role in defining the traits.\nOur results indicate that local components of habitat (water characteristics and microhabitat) influence functional traits of tadpoles in both ponds and streams, especially those supposedly related to locomotory, foraging and prey-detection abilities.\nCompeting Interest Statement\nThe authors have declared no competing interest.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.625163197517395}
+{"content": "When people lack access to regular dental care, they often resort to visiting hospital emergency departments (EDs) for care — visits that are often costly and fail to address the underlying condition. This ineffective and inefficient system is not new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated it. At a time when ED capacity is strained, reducing preventable dental visits in these settings is of vital importance.\nThis visual report from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, based on data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), focuses on ED visits for non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDC) in Arizona.\nKey findings include:\nIn Arizona, adults ages 25 – 34 have the highest rate of ED use for NTDC, with about 95 visits per 10,000 people. Black residents in Arizona have the highest rate of ED use for NTDC, nearly three times higher than the rate for white residents and for Hispanic residents. Adults enrolled in Medicaid (61.4%) or who were uninsured (15.7%) made nearly 8 in 10 ED visits for NTDCs among patients ages 21 – 64.\nThe visual report also touches on promising solutions to expand access to care.\nYou may also be interested in: Financial Impact of Emergency Department Visits for Dental Conditions in Maryland: An Update, a report that underscores why expanding dental benefits to Medicaid participants is an opportunity to reduce ED visits for non-traumatic dental conditions. Recent Trends in Hospital Emergency Department Visits, an infographic that shows patients who visit hospital EDs for non-traumatic dental conditions can divert critical resources and create added stress for ED personnel. Emergency and Urgent Dental Visits Among Medicaid Enrollees from 2013 to 2017, a report to better understand the frequency of dental emergencies and the procedures performed during those emergency visits.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8253474235534668}
+{"content": "Business Services Courses\nThis course will cover the legislation associates with working in confined spaces. Identify what counts as a confined space, the potential hazards, safe operating procedures, emergency procedures and rescue. Persons requiring the knowledge to organise confined spaces working.\nEmployee absence can be costly in terms of both lost time and money. It impacts businesses, managers, and colleagues in ways that range from them having to take on extra work or undertake additional training, to experiencing additional stress and a drop in morale.\nIn any organisation, the traditional model of strict command and control wastes a significant amount of time and money. Mutual trust, employee motivation and readiness to perform can easily be undermined. Performance management, on the other hand, offers a different, much more effective approach.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8724064230918884}
+{"content": "This report first examines how standards systems are being applied to landscapes and jurisdictions. It then explores factors that are important to the effective application of sustainability strategies at a landscape level and identifies opportunities to strengthen the role that standards systems can play in implementing those strategies.\nThis webinar provided an opportunity for those working in the palm oil sector in Asia, including on the demand side, to hear about ongoing efforts in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore that are strengthening demand for sustainable palm oil such as youth engagement, industry platforms, and company rankings.\nThis ISEAL Community webinar introduces the draft Verification of Jurisdictional Claims guide and the good practices that should underpin claims made about progress in jurisdictional initiatives. It touches on why jurisdictional verification is relevant for sustainability standards and potential synergies.\nLandscape, jurisdictional and other regional approaches are gaining momentum as potential tools for scaling-up the sustainable sourcing of commodities. This briefing aims to assist sustainability standards in assessing these new approaches by providing background information and five ‘entry points’ for exploring potential engagement.\nThis blog outlines a set of key messages on due diligence and standards systems in the context of TFA letter to the European Commission.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9965417981147766}
+{"content": "Among the many lessons that the pandemic has taught us as a country and one of the common challenges that has arisen, is adapting to the relatively unfamiliar online working space. Over the last 18 months, it has become more evident that South Africa, specifically in the NGO arena, is playing catch-up with digital technology to support and enhance our work.\nWith the immense challenges that come with navigating online tools, significant effort also been required to adapt to implementing meaningful programmes while working remotely. Navigating professional spaces with colleagues you have never met in person and attempting to cultivate a culture of collaboration and co-creation, despite having never shared a common workspace, has compelled us to learn new ways to purposefully develop synergy amongst teams. More importantly, it has required us to explore more ways to intentionally foster understanding of one another.\nWhen you look at the Activate Change Drivers and Wessa teams from an outside perspective you see a team that appears to have effortlessly navigated around these hurdles. But what is not seen are the countless hours that have been invested into intentionally adopting a culture of appreciation for the richness in diversity that exists within the team. The team is represented by five different ethnicities, two genders, three provinces, two countries, three religions, a spectrum of generations and vastly different lived experiences. We are a microcosm of the immensely diverse society that we all function within.\nHonouring this richness in diversity, from the lens of a growth mindset, has encouraged us as a team to explore the complexities and brilliance that comes with working with this diverse and dynamic group of people.\nWhen considering the current world we live in, expanding ones knowledge of various cultural contexts and identities urges us to more meaningfully consider the lived experiences of others. This is my advice: If we are open to learning from others’ lived experiences and sharing our own, a sense of trust, comradery and understanding can be developed. With this understanding follows the ability to think critically about the realities of others; and in turn allows us to develop empathy in our view of each other.\nMy key takeout is this: When we are able to connect with the humanity within others, we are better equipped to connect with the humanity within ourselves. This in turn influences the ways in which we choose to live; how we treat one another; and the decisions we make as leaders and fellow human beings.\nSo why does this matter?\nRecent articles in the media reported that South Africans participate in more than 2 000 protests across the country each year. That equates to more than five demonstrations per day. This shows that people are extremely unhappy with the state of our country and how services are delivered. This high rate of dissatisfaction highlights the immense outcry to our leaders to address the needs of all people, within the contexts of their lived experiences.\nAs leaders, when we are appointed to the roles we occupy, we are called to serve and represent the common interests of a larger group of society. Often leaders hold these positions because a majority of people elected them under the belief that their leadership will contribute to providing for the needs of the people. But how do we truly understand the needs of people?\nWe do so by gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for the lived experiences and cultural contexts of diverse communities. This includes engaging in conversations with people from all demographics and through participation in multi-ethnic and culturally diverse activities. Willingness to discover more about a wider scope of identities encourages our actions as leaders to be informed and fuelled by empathetic and compassionate understanding.\nBy viewing the world through the lens of others, thinking of the lived experiences of others and acting in the best interests of others, our leadership is in turn governed by the well-being of our larger society, as opposed to being led by our own self-interests.\nWritten by Nelvia Rawheath, National Youth Resilience Initiative (NYRI) Project Manager, ACTIVATE! Change Drivers", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5353280901908875}
+{"content": "Authors\nNontraditional intrinsic luminescence (NTIL) which always accompanied with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) features has received considerable attention due to their importance in the understanding of basic luminescence principle and potential practical applications. However, the rational modulation of the NTIL of nonconventional luminophores remains difficult, on account of the limited understanding of emission mechanisms. Herein, the emission colour of nonconjugated poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride) (PMVEMA) could be readily regulated from blue to red by controlling the alkalinity during the hydrolysis process. The nontraditional photoluminescence with AIE property was from the new formed p-band state, resulting from the strong overlapping of p orbitals of the clustered O atoms though space interactions. Hydrated hydroxide complexes embedded in the entangled polymer chain make big difference on the clustering of O atoms which dominates the AIE property of nonconjugated PMVEMA. These new insights into the photoemission mechanism of NTIL should stimulate additional experimental and theoretical studies and could benefit the molecular-level design of nontraditional chromophores for optoelectronics and other applications.\nChemRixv-SI-2021.5.20", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9670863151550293}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis report examines evidence on outcomes and the effectiveness of summer experiences for youth on academic learning, social and emotional development, physical and mental health, and safety.\nThis issue brief explores how strategies for increased support for expanded learning programs can help reduce the disparities in educational outcomes between student populations. It provides examples from California's efforts to use local funding to enable more lower-income students have access to enrichment opportunities in out-of-school time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9029460549354553}
+{"content": "This project explores Interpersonal Psychotherapy for adults with depression. IPT is diagnosis-targeted, time-limited, present-focused treatment that encourages the client to regain control of their mood and functioning. IPT regards depression as a medical illness and as a treatable condition, often combined with medication management. IPT has been clinically tested with success in a series of trials for mood and non-mood disorders. This project describes the purpose of APT, its roots in Attachment and Communication theories, and research behind IPT. This project uses scholarly data bases to discuss future research and recommendations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.672875165939331}
+{"content": "News Releases Hawaii Tourism Authority Releases Hawaii Hotel Performance Report for August 2021\nFor Immediate Release: September 20, 2021\nHTA Release (21-33) HONOLULU – Hawaii hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy in August 2021 compared to August 2020 when the State’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry. When compared to August 2019, statewide RevPAR and ADR were also higher in August 2021 but occupancy was lower.\nAccording to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), statewide RevPAR in August 2021 was $261 (+639.3%), with ADR at $355 (+124.2%) and occupancy of 73.4 percent (+51.2 percentage points) (Figure 1) compared to August 2020. Compared with August 2019, RevPAR was 6.9 percent higher, driven by increased ADR (+22.5%) which offset lower occupancy (-10.7 percentage points) (Figure 5).\n“The peak summer season ended with August revenue and room rates remaining strong for Hawaii’s hotel industry statewide compared to August 2019,” said John De Fries, HTA president and CEO. “However, the rise in COVID-19 cases and subsequent hospitalizations caused by the Delta variant reminds us that we’re still in a fluid situation as we approach the seasonally slower fall period for travel.”\nThe report’s findings utilized data compiled by STR, Inc., which conducts the largest and most comprehensive survey of hotel properties in the Hawaiian Islands. For August, the survey included 142 properties representing 45,886 rooms, or 85.0 percent of all lodging properties and 85.6 percent of operating lodging properties with 20 rooms or more in the Hawaiian Islands, including those offering full service, limited service, and condominium hotels. Vacation rental and timeshare properties were not included in this survey.\nIn August 2021, passengers arriving from out-of-state could bypass the State’s mandatory 10-day self-quarantine if they were fully vaccinated in the United States or with a valid negative COVID-19 NAAT test result from a Trusted Testing Partner prior to their departure through the Safe Travels program. On August 23, 2021, Hawaii Governor David Ige urged travelers to curtail non-essential travel until the end of October 2021 due to the Delta variant resulting in the state’s health care system being overburdened.\nHawaii hotel room revenues statewide rose to $433.4 million (+1,270.6% vs. 2020, +6.1% vs. 2019) in August. Room demand was 1.2 million room nights (+511.4% vs. 2020, -13.4% vs. 2019) and room supply was 1.7 million room nights (+85.4% vs. 2020, -0.8% vs. 2019) (Figure 2). Many properties closed or reduced operations starting in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to these supply reductions, comparative data for certain markets and prices classes were not available for 2020; and comparisons to 2019 have been added.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5047736167907715}
+{"content": "At TAILS we are indebted to our fosters who provide our rescue animals with a loving home environment while they wait for adoption to their forever homes.\nThis provides endless benefits for animals, allowing them to settle into a routine, and receive individual attention, care, good food, and exercise.\nFostering also can allow individuals who are not ready to commit to adoption have the opportunity to share their lives with an animal on a short-term basis while giving back to the animal community through this act of kindness.\nIf you’d like to go ahead, please complete our foster questionnaire for us.\nThis will help us to understand more about the type of animal you are looking for as well as your daily living circumstances, which can allow us to match the most suitable animal with you and your family.\nPlease take some time to answer the questions in the relevant questionnaire as thoroughly and honestly as possible and we will arrange an interview with you if we have potential matches.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8775352239608765}
+{"content": "The British Online Archives team have recently updated the collection,\nSlave Trade Records from Liverpool, 1754-1792. This collection allows researchers and students to explore Britain’s part in one of the darkest episodes in modern human history, the transatlantic slave trade.\nLiverpool’s pivotal location in the industry is explored through captain’s logs, financial accounts, order papers and private correspondence of those trying to find fortune in the city. Despite the one-sided nature of the documents, British Online Archives have sought to foreground the oppression experienced by the enslaved through new insights, a new collection description, and new marketing material. However, this oppression is never more present than through the documents themselves, in which financial accounts and correspondence outline the abhorrent way in which enslaved Africans were conceptualised merely in terms of commercial cargo.\nAs well as a newly curated collection homepage, Professor Kenneth Morgan has provided a detailed description of the collection, covering Liverpool’s historical role in the transatlantic slave trade, as well as more specific contexts surrounding the individual ships that sailed to Africa and the New World of the Americas.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5031763315200806}
+{"content": "As previously mentioned in this site, if one is in a vehicle accident it is very important that one gets a thorough and accurate medical assessment of any injuries sustained. This is particularly so with regard to any potential herniated disc injuries, as those who get herniated disc injuries may not realize these injuries as the symptoms may not immediately manifest.\nRecently, there was a bicycle accident in Aurora, Illinois, which underscores the importance of getting a thorough medical check after being in any type of vehicle accident. While the injuries sustained during this accident did not appear to involve a herniated disc injury, the severity of the injuries – apparent only after a few hours – underscores the time-critical nature of getting a timely, thorough medical examination.\nThe bicycle accident in Aurora is discussed in the July 18, 2014 Aurora Beacon-News article titled “Bicyclist realizes depth of injuries hours after Aurora crash.” As seen in the article, the bicyclist initially thought he was okay after the accident, only to encounter problematical health symptoms a few hours after the accident, including difficulty breathing and vomiting blood.\nAn excerpt from the article:\nHe was taken to the emergency room at Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, where it was determined he had bleeding on his brain as well as possible internal bleeding.\nDoctors transferred Owens to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove for surgery.\nAdditional details regarding the accident can be seen in the Aurora Beacon-News article mentioned above.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8719698190689087}
+{"content": "The challenge- Tropical forests are global hotspots of biodiversity, play key roles in the global carbon and water cycle and deliver crucial ecosystem services but are threatened by human-induced climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss. I focus on forests that regrow after complete forest removal for agriculture (secondary forests), because they cover large areas, have great potential to recover biodiversity and carbon, and are the basis for ecosystem restoration. The key challenge is to understand and predict forest resilience: when, and under what conditions are regrowing forests able to recover and have the same quality and functioning as old-growth forests?\nAims- This study aims to understand and predict the resilience of tropical forests to human-driven disturbance by analyzing the effects of (1) continent and biogeography, (2) climate, (3) landscape, and (4) biodiversity on forest recovery rate. Approach- I will use a pantropical approach by synthesizing current data and doing controlled experiments on three continents (Neotropics, Africa, and Australia) in climatically contrasting forest types (dry and wet forest). I will (1) assess long-term multidimensional resilience by expanding a unique Neotropical network of 60 sites to the pantropics, (2) analyse the role of the landscape on forest recovery by doing a natural experiment along forest cover gradients, (3) understand how different kinds of diversity affect succession and ecosystem functioning through a biodiversity removal experiment. Impact- This study addresses key questions in ecology and advances our understanding how human-driven climate change, landscape degradation, and biodiversity loss affect forest resilience and succession. The insights can be applied to (1) reduce human impacts on tropical forests, (2) design resilient and multifunctional tropical landscapes, and (3) design effective forest restoration strategies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9378377199172974}
+{"content": "STEM drives innovation for everyone, but such innovation would not be possible without a diversity in perspectives. This lack of diversity represents a loss of talent and discovery, and thus, hinders further societal development. From a logistical standpoint, studies also show that companies with diverse workforces outperform others financially, with companies in the top 25% for gender diversity being 15% more likely to have higher financial returns. However, gender minorities are discouraged from pursuing STEM due to underrepresentation or discrimination, factors that are outside of their control.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9750488996505737}
+{"content": "Mobility and the supply chain have grown increasingly intertwined as the world continues to recover from the pandemic. We've watched over the past 1.5 years as supply chains ebbed and flowed as lockdowns disrupted the flow of goods; workforce disruptions became nearly unavoidable; and consumer demand for certain items spiked more drastically than even the most precise forecasting could have predicted.\nThose factors, among others, forced businesses across the global supply chain to more deeply embrace technology to ensure resilience, collaboration and connectedness. From factories and big box retailers to everything in between, investments in supply chain technology increased and mobility was central.\nEmpowering employees through contextual mobility\nGartner emphasized in its report, Future of Supply Chain: 5 Trends to Act on Now, that CEOs see digitalization as key to shaping their business over the next decade. Nearly 79% said an internet-/platform-based system is the most critical business model to support post-pandemic recovery.\nClick here to hear more about technology in the supply chain:\nMobility is playing an increasingly critical role in future-proofing supply chain operations thanks to its connectivity, collaboration and productivity. From a workforce enablement perspective, it's perhaps\nthe most important driver of business continuity, as it enables a level of operational flexibility that is hard to rival.\nWorkers today want, and often demand, some level of autonomy while on the job. And, they're increasingly vocal about the systems they wish to utilize at work. Mobile technology is no exception. The ubiquity of smartphones has significantly influenced the way workers across the supply chain want to do their jobs, primarily in the way mobile devices are used personally affects how employees want to use them at work.\nIn line with that, a national workforce survey conducted by TRUCE Software found 56% of employees believe it's their right to use their personal mobile devices during work. That's the significant majority who think the ability to use their phone on the job isn't just a nice-to-have benefit, but a right that is inherently theirs.\nThe research also found employees believe mobility is a key enabler of productivity. At nearly 62%, a significant majority of those surveyed said they agree mobile phones or tablets play a key role in helping them be productive at work.\nSo, how can employers utilize mobile technology to meet workers where they are, allowing the flexibility employees want from their devices without sacrificing safety?\nGiving employees access to everything they need when they need it, and never when they don’t\nWhile the tools that enable the work have changed over the past decade, how companies manage those tools remains based on an outdated paradigm that doesn't embrace the flexible nature of mobility and the fluidity of workers. That’s where the concept of context comes in. Businesses using contextual mobility management can limit the functionality of an employee's mobile device based on that person's environment, considering things such as what they are doing and what’s happening around them. As an employee's environment changes throughout a shift, their device permissions do too, automatically and in real time.\nThis ability to dynamically manage user permissions based on each employee eliminates the guesswork for the employee surrounding what is or isn’t considered acceptable use and enforces the business’ mobile usage policies without relying on employees to police themselves. It eliminates the all-or-nothing approach to mobile device management that many companies still utilize because they don't know there's a more personalized and seamless way to adjust access dynamically; it doesn't require manually regulating user permissions on an ongoing basis. When deemed appropriate, employees can utilize a device’s full range of capabilities. When those capabilities need to be scaled back to focus, those settings automatically take effect based on the employee's context.\nWhile mobile technology is beneficial and necessary, it is essential to recognize that it may not deliver the intended benefits in all situations. After all, what’s acceptable to do in one case — responding to email in the break room — may not be permitted in a very different situation — doing the same while operating heavy machinery or driving a vehicle. Thinking about the world as a series of “zones,” areas defined based on the level of risk, allows for creating rules specific to those environments or situations, whether that’s behind a desk at the office, in a meeting room or lab, driving on the road, working at a job site or anywhere on- or off-premises.\nAdvanced workforce mobility comes to life when mobile device policies are dynamically enforced based on the context of each user. This is the new model for the modern workforce. If you spend more time focused on prohibiting devices than allowing them, you know it's time to re-think your approach.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8188446760177612}
+{"content": "Predicting the evolution of phenotypic traits requires an understanding of natural selection on them. Despite its indispensability in the fight against parasites, selection on host immune defense has remained understudied. Theory predicts immune traits to be under stabilizing selection due to associated trade-offs with other fitness-related traits. Empirical studies, however, report mainly positive directional selection. This discrepancy could be caused by low phenotypic variation in the examined individuals and/or variation in host resource level that...\n1 citation reported since publication in 2016.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5570629835128784}
+{"content": "Perspectives in mathematical modelling for microbial ecology\nM.J. Wade, J. Harmand, B. Benyahia, T. Bouchez, S. Chaillou, B. Cloez, J.-J. Godon, B. Moussa Boudjemaa, A. Rapaport, T. Sari, R. Arditi, C. Lobry\nSchool of Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.\nAbstract\nAlthough mathematical modelling has reached a degree of maturity in the last decades, microbial ecology is still developing, albeit at a rapid pace thanks to new insights provided by modern molecular tools. However, whilst microbiologists have long enjoyed the perspectives that particular mathematical frameworks can provide, there remains a reluctance to fully embrace the potential of models, which appear too complex, esoteric or distant from the “real-world”. Nevertheless there is a strong case for pursuing the development of mathematical models to describe microbial behaviour and interactions, dynamically, spatially and across scales. Here we put forward perspectives on the current state of mathematical modelling in microbial ecology, looking back at the developments that have defined the synergies between the disciplines, and outline some of the existing challenges that motivate us to provide practical models in the hope that greater engagement with empiricists and practitioners in the microbiological domain may be achieved. We also indicate recent advances in modelling that have had impact in both the fundamental understanding of microbial ecology and its practical application in engineered biological systems. In this way, it is anticipated that interest can be garnered from across the microbiological spectrum resulting in a broader uptake of mathematical concepts in lecture theatres, laboratories and industrial systems.\nKeywords: Mathematical modelling; Microbial ecology; Chemostat; Density dependence; Thermodynamics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5377498865127563}
+{"content": "Motivating Factors for Engaging in Health IT Enabled QI\nGuidance for Health Center Leadership and Partners\nHealth centers across the country have a high EHR adoption rate and most have been using an EHR for several years. However, we know that the proliferation of EHRs and their companion reports have not always lead to accurate and robust data that can be used for quality improvement. Many challenges have been identified, including provider workflow and training issues, challenges with scalability, and limitations to data that can be extracted from various EHR systems. In response, a need has been identified for tools and resources that can guide health centers and those working with health centers through some key skill areas in the pursuit of Health IT Enabled QI.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9788912534713745}
+{"content": "The Multidisciplinary Information Research Symposium (MIRS), organized by the Universuty of North Texas (UNT) College of Information and partners, is a one-day research symposium to showcase the research efforts of information scholars and practitioners. It will be inclusive of workshops, sessions for ongoing and completed papers, posters, and a competition for dissertation presentations.\nAbstract: Organizations across all sectors are increasingly undergoing deep transformation and restructuring towards data-driven operations. The central role of data highlights the need for reliable and clean data. Unreliable, erroneous, and incomplete data lead to critical bottlenecks in processing pipelines and, ultimately, service failures, which are disastrous for the competitive performance of the organization.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9977802038192749}
+{"content": "Platform Governance refers to the policy, technical, and design decisions impacting a global network of internet users. However, there is presently no single source bringing together the diverse perspectives on the terminology used in Platform Governance. Terms like 'misinformation', 'online harassment', and 'terrorist content' are difficult to define and regulate. Words like 'engagement' and 'amplification' serve as euphemisms for features that have had a significant impact on democracy and human rights.Read more\nAbout this blog\nIn addition to academic publications and events, the Wikimedia/Yale Law School Initiative on Intermediaries and Information pursues a diverse research agenda related to emerging issues in internet governance, the right to information, digital rights, privacy and data protection, and content regulation online.\nThis space is a home for commentary and shorter-form discussions related to these issues, as well as a central repository of written works produced as part of the WIII program.\nThe views expressed on this blog belong to the author(s) and do not represent the views of Yale Law School or the Information Society Project.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9220318794250488}
+{"content": "This webinar provides an economic outlook of labour and materials, will provide Health and Safety Index benchmark results, factors impacting on poor contractor and supplier performance.\nOften organisations take a one-size-fits-all approach to managing risks when procuring goods and services. This often leads to complexities, clutter, non-compliance, and ineffective cultures. Requirements vary based on supplier maturity, procurement categories, economic trends and activities performed.\nWe will explore current procurement trends impacting goods and services, including commercial risks, health and safety practices and behaviours.\nKey takeaways:\nMark Wright is a trusted risk, health and safety professional committed to preventing harm and enabling high levels of performance. Mark is the Managing Director of FEFO Consulting and the Health & Safety Index. His career has included work as Non-Executive Director, several senior leadership positions and work over 15 countries across mining, oil & gas, facilities management, construction and utilities.\nMark has proven track record in leading transformation projects, leadership development, strategy deployment and enabling high-performance cultures. He also has strong expertise in Critical Risk Management (CRM), Safety in Design (SiD), contractor management incident investigations and assurance activities.\nMark previously worked with SafeWork NSW as a Prosecutor and with multi-national companies such as Lend Lease, Transfield Services and Rio Tinto. He has also led many consulting projects with organisations such as Glencore JLL, Boral, Westpac, Australian Institute of Company Directors, WorkSafe NZ, Nine Network and several government agencies. FEFO Consulting’s success was recently recognised as a finalist with the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.\nMark has a range of qualifications including Bachelor of Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Safety, lead auditor, ICAM / Comcare investigator and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).\nColin Williams is the Founder and Director of heyProcurement where he helps companies sell to buy better. He is a Procurement, Supply Chain and Business Consultant expert, specialising in high-value procurement strategies for large-scale operations as well as medium-sized entities in Australia and Asia.\nThis includes experience in strategy development, value and revenue enhancement, cost optimisation and process improvement. He has led global contracts of more than $8 billion and worked with will global companies such as Rio Tinto.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5202623605728149}
+{"content": "Image credit: @zgc1993\nThis week’s challenge activity was to transform a piece of media into a new artefact, using one of the techniques discussed in the week’s readings.\nAs much as it pains me to admit, I failed this challenge.\nThe existing media that I chose to modify was Eric Clapton’s 1992 acoustic rendition of Layla. A song near to my heart, in that my daughter – Layla-Mae Gracie – is a namesake to it.\nI was quick to choose this song as my existing artefact. I regularly use it as a lullaby, and I planned to create something of sentimental value. I was going to modify the song into a tattoo design or printed design to hang in Layla’s nursery.\nI made that decision before picking a transformation technique. This is where the challenge attempt derailed. I had created two main roadblocks for myself:\nThe first, I made it difficult to impartially follow any transformation technique. I tried to use SCAMPER, but I found myself forcing the steps around my planned end product. I should have explored the remediation process freely, and reached a new media organically.\nThe second, I added an element risk to the activity. Creating a design that I was pleased with was suddenly important. If my end product wasn’t of a high enough standard, I wouldn’t be able to use it as I hoped.\nIn a sense, I had made the challenge failable through the constraint I had set for myself. As a direct result, I found the challenge to be quite frustrating. After commiting several hours of work with little progress, I decided to abandon the challenge.\nWithout the sentimental aspect, I could have focused on conjuring creativity. And I would have been satisfied with the end product at any level of quality.\nI imagine I would have avoided a heap of frustration as well.\nWith all this being said, I still took a lot of value from the activity. I was suprised at how following my initial idea had impeded my ability to throw myself into the challenge. By practising the SCAMPER technique with restrictions, I now appreciate how it could be applied as a creativity exercise\n(Dam & Siang, 2020). I found the method to be fitting as a warm-up for channelling creativity, rather than a means of concept formulation, ideation or problem solving.\nFinally, the most valuable takeaway was the experience of failing an exercise on this journey. I’ll surely encounter other exercises of the next two years that don’t go to plan. What matters is that there’s really been no penalty for failing, and the failure was as valuable as (if not even more valuable than) the success would have been.\nI’ll remember this moving forward, and throw myself into the deep end as often as possible.\nMonday 9th November.\nIt’s been a short while since I posted the above, and I’d like to revisit something I wrote:\n“…I would have avoided a heap of frustration as well.”\nThe frustration I felt stemmed from the inability to deliver an artefact that I had assigned personal, sentimental value to. But that begs the question,\nif that value was self-assigned, where was my frustration directed?\nWas that frustration at myself for setting an unreasonable objective, on top of the weekly challenge objective? Perhaps the frustration was at the constraints of the weekly challenge, for not affording me the opportunity to create something of deeper value?\nIt may have been frustration at the SCAMPER method for being an ineffective tool for creating what I had set out to create. If that was the case, then the frustration may have been misdirected; to say that I was annoyed at SCAMPER would be to use it as a scapegoat. It\nwas me that opted to use the method.\nThrowing introspection aside, some extraneous factor might have just put me in a bad mood that day.\nIt’s difficult to say now that so much time has passed. Next time I encounter a frustating situation, I’ll need to take a step back for some affective reflection.\nThese considerations might suggest that I think frustration is inherently negative. I actually think that frustration in the context of work is a natural response to an ineffective approach or process.\nHarvey Deutschendorf, 2018, of Fast Company agrees that, “it’s not the situations themselves that make or break us, it’s how we respond to them.”\nWhat draws the line between positive and negative is my response. I could let it impede my ability to work. Worse, create an unhappy environment for myself and my colleagues. Or I could identify the source of frustration, resolve it, and work better than ever.\nBest practice in the face of frustration is to be remediative, not reactive.\nReferences\nDAM, R. S. and Siang, T. Y. 2020. ‘Learn How to Use the Best Ideation Methods: SCAMPER’.\nInteraction Design Foundation. Available at: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/learn-how-to-use-the-best-ideation-methods-scamper [accessed 22/12/2020].\nDEUTSCHENDORF, H. 2018. ‘5 Emotionally Intelligent Habits For Handling Work Frustrations’.\nFast Company. Available at: https://www.fastcompany.com/40561640/5-emotionally-intelligent-habits-for-managing-work-frustrations [accessed 22/12/2020].\nWALTER, E. 2013. ’30 Powerful Quotes on Failure’.\nForbes. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ekaterinawalter/2013/12/30/30-powerful-quotes-on-failure/ [accessed 22/12/2020].", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6216574311256409}
+{"content": "Recovering from COVID-19: economic scenarios for South Africa\nAs the South African economy emerges from the downturn induced by COVID-19, policy makers are concerned with recovery, reconstruction, and transformation. This paper focuses on the recovery from the severely depressed levels of economic activity that occurred in April 2020. However, before considering the period after the economic trough of April 2020, a mention of economic conditions prior to the pandemic is worthwhile. In brief, economic performance was terrible by almost any metric. Furthermore, economic performance had been poor since 2008, with evidence pointing to ongoing deterioration culminating in the fourth quarter of 2019, when per capita GDP contracted, unemployment ticked upwards to its highest level since 1994, productivity declined, and inequality worsened.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8050187230110168}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis report summarizes research on changes in licensing requirements and policies for child care centers, family child care homes, and group care homes. It compares 2017 data to that of 2014.\nThis practice brief explores some of the current mental health needs of school-age children, their families, and the OST workforce. In addition, this brief discusses the social and emotional constructs that promote resilience, as well as examples of mental health supports that states and local jurisdictions can consider for collaborative implementation.\nThis issue brief shares data from the Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey that indicate that 19% of Hispanic households and 22% of Black households were food insufficient this summer compared to 14% of all households and 9% of white households. Food insufficiency puts children at higher risk of health, academic, behavioral, and emotional problems.\nThis policy brief summarizes findings from 22 focus groups with family child care (FCC) providers in CA, FL, MA, and WI during spring 2020. It reviews challenges that FCC providers faced as they provided care during the pandemic and the strengths they have that make them uniquely suited to respond to child care needs.\nThis review of state plans for school reopening provides examples for ways states and districts can coordinate with afterschool programs to support their capacity, leverage resources, and support students and families.\nThis issue brief explores evidence-based strategies to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).\nThere are four issue briefs as part of Reviewing State Policies series: (1) Supporting Financial Stability for Providers; (2) Child Care Ratios and Class Sizes; (3) Protecting Health and Safety; and (4) Support for Families. Each brief provides an overview about state policies emerging during this time of COVID-19, with multiple state policy examples that other states can learn from.\nThis issue brief provides a blueprint for how after school programs can help during COVID-19 by building school and community partnerships. It provides a useful chart to guide the response whether schools are providing in-person learning, remote learning, or a hybrid approach.\nThis issue brief explores how COVID-related school closures are likely to effect children’s academic progress, access to resources, and overall health and wellbeing and how systemic inequities exacerbate the impact for some groups.\nThis issue brief provides recommendations for how to best support home-based child care providers during COVID-19, recognizing that this is an especially important part of the supply right now, and was already seeing instability and a decline in providers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7329493165016174}
+{"content": "The Brussels-based executive recalled that the European Medicines Agency had not yet validated the principle of a third dose, although eight countries have decided to do so. The Commission will not take responsibility for any problems.\nDo we really need Covid-19 Vaccine Booster?\nEuropean Union (EU) member countries that have decided to launch Covid-19 vaccine booster campaigns may be exposing themselves to increased legal risks, as the administration of a booster has not yet been recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the European Commission reminded on Thursday, August 26, 2021.\nThe EMEA, the European medicines regulator, has repeatedly stated that it does not have sufficient data to make a judgement on the possible need for a Covid-19 vaccine booster and its timing.\nBooster doses are not currently included in marketing authorizations for Covid-19 vaccines and have not yet been scientifically assessed by the EMEA due to insufficient data, the European Commission noted in a statement to Reuters on Thursday. The responsibility for including the recalls in national vaccination campaigns therefore lies with member states, the Commission said in its message.\nEight European countries to launch Vaccine Booster\nThis could mean that in the event of unexpected adverse events that could be specifically attributed to the recalls, the states involved could bear the brunt of any lawsuits or compensation claims. However, laboratories would not be entirely exempt from liability, for example in the case of a post-recall adverse event related to a production problem.\nAlthough the booster dose is not currently included in European marketing authorizations, eight European countries – including France – have already decided to recommend a Covid-19 booster dose, and nearly 15 others are reportedly in the process of doing so.\nThe French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, announced on Thursday morning on RTL that the Covid-19 vaccine booster campaign would be launched in September.\nThe French National Authority for Health (HAS), which recommended on Tuesday to target the 65 years old and more for this vaccination campaign, specified that its opinion was conditioned to the validation of this recall by the European Agency for Medicines.\nAccording to the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC), in addition to France, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Slovenia already recommend these recalls. Germany plans to do the same in the fall, and 13 other countries, including Italy, are considering it.\nOutside the EU, the United States plans to expand its booster campaign starting September 20, and Israel – which has an agreement with Pfizer to provide data – has been gradually expanding its campaign since late July.\nWhat about the unexpected Adverse Events?\nCountries that have implemented booster campaigns cite the decline in immune response over time in vaccinated individuals, as well as the need to stem recent outbreaks associated with the highly contagious Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, first discovered in India.\nThe World Health Organization (WHO) has repeatedly advised against such booster campaigns in recent months, citing improved vaccine coverage in developing countries as a priority.\nEuropean liability and compensation rules apply in case of unexpected adverse events related to the general characteristics of the product or its manufacture. Each supplier of Covid-19 vaccines has negotiated with the European authorities specific clauses in this regard, which remain largely confidential.\nPotential compensation for adverse events related to COVID-19 vaccines is managed at the national level. In France, they are managed by the National Office for Compensation of Medical Accidents, Iatrogenic Affections and Nosocomial Infections (Oniam).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.818297266960144}
+{"content": "ABSTRACT\nTranslation of mRNA into a polypeptide is terminated when the release factor eRF1 recognizes a UAA, UAG, or UGA stop codon in the ribosomal A site and stimulates nascent peptide release. However, stop codon readthrough can occur when a near-cognate tRNA outcompetes eRF1 in decoding the stop codon, resulting in the continuation of the elongation phase of protein synthesis. At the end of a conventional mRNA coding region, readthrough allows translation into the mRNA 3’-UTR. Previous studies with reporter systems have shown that the efficiency of termination or readthrough is modulated by\ncis-acting elements other than stop codon identity, including two nucleotides 5’ of the stop codon, six nucleotides 3’ of the stop codon in the ribosomal mRNA channel, and stem-loop structures in the mRNA 3’-UTR. It is unknown whether these elements are important at a genome-wide level and whether other mRNA features proximal to the stop codon significantly affect termination and readthrough efficiencies in vivo. Accordingly, we carried out ribosome profiling analyses of yeast cells expressing wild-type or temperature-sensitive eRF1 and developed bioinformatics strategies to calculate readthrough efficiency, and to identify mRNA and peptide features which influence that efficiency. We found that the stop codon (nt +1 to +3), the nucleotide after it (nt +4), the codon in the P site (nt -3 to -1), and 3’-UTR length are the most influential features in the control of readthrough efficiency, while nts +5 to +9 and mRNA secondary structure in the 3’-UTR had milder effects. Additionally, we found low readthrough genes to have shorter 3’-UTRs compared to high readthrough genes in cells with thermally inactivated eRF1, while this trend was reversed in wild-type cells. Together, our results demonstrated the general roles of known regulatory elements in genome-wide regulation and identified several new mRNA or peptide features affecting the efficiency of translation termination and readthrough. AUTHOR SUMMARY Of the 64 codons that exist for translation of the genetic code into a polypeptide chain, only UAA, UAG, and UGA signify termination of continued protein synthesis. However, the efficiency of termination is not the same for different mRNAs and is likely influenced by mRNA sequences proximal to these “stop” codons. Here, we sought to expand current understanding of termination efficiency to a genome-wide scale. Our analysis identifies novel mRNA features that may regulate the efficiency of translation termination, including the identities of the stop codon, the penultimate codon, the proximal nucleotides, and the length of mRNA 3’-untranslated region. As ∼11% of human diseases are caused by mutations that introduce premature stop codons, resulting in both accelerated mRNA decay and truncated protein product, our findings are valuable for understanding and developing therapeutics targeting the termination step of mRNA translation. Competing Interest Statement\nA.J. is co-founder, director, and SAB chair of PTC Therapeutics Inc. All other authors declare no competing interests.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5080033540725708}
+{"content": "Following the introduction of the system, we worked with the customer to determine a quality level. This enabled us to set a clear standard for inspections – something that had not been done previously – and target stable quality.\nVisualizing inspection results\nDuring visual inspections, standards tended to differ between each inspector and supervisor. However, displaying inspection standards and the results they produce on screen eliminated the need for excessive quality levels.\nPreventing missed detection of major defects\nWhile significant defects were overlooked in the past, this issue was eliminated by introducing the system.\nReducing operator load and personnel shortages\nAutomating the inspection of components with high quality requirements, especially the critical areas of those components, helped to reduce the mental strain placed on personnel.\nAutomating inspection also helped to reduce the physical strain experienced by personnel when inspecting heavy components.\nWhile retention rates for visual inspectors had been poor, process automation successfully cut both recruitment and training costs.\nIncreasing cost savings\nAlong with inspection, automating the entire process from loading to unloading made it possible to halve the number of personnel required.\nIntroducing the system effectively reduced defect rates and disposal costs as well as the work hours required for repairs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9378398060798645}
+{"content": "Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling that occurs in one or both hands. It often wakes people from their sleep, leaving them feeling like they have to \"shake their hands out\" to make the pain and symptoms go away...\nOsteopathy is highly successful in treating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), especially using what they call the ‘opponens roll’ manoeuvre. In a small study to assess the effectiveness of this procedure", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9967886209487915}
+{"content": "However, in severe cases, RSV infection can spread to the lower respiratory tract, causing pneumonia or bronchiolitis, warns the Mayo Clinic.\nSevere signs and symptoms may include:\nFever Severe cough Wheezing — a high-pitched noise that’s usually heard on breathing out (exhaling) Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing — the person may prefer to sit up rather than lie down Bluish colour of the skin due to lack of oxygen (cyanosis).\nAs the Mayo Clinic points out, because RSV and COVID-19) are both types of respiratory viruses, some symptoms of RSV and COVID-19 can be similar.\n“In children, COVID-19 often results in mild symptoms such as fever, runny nose and cough,” explains the health body.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6718066930770874}
+{"content": "Energy Efficiency and Fluctuations in CO2 Emissions Staff Working Paper 2021-47 Soojin Jo, Lilia Karnizova Carbon dioxide emissions have been commonly modelled as rising and falling with total output. Yet many factors, such as energy-efficiency improvements and shifts to cleaner energy, can break this relationship. We evaluate these factors using US data and find that changes in energy efficiency of consumption goods explain a significant proportion of emissions fluctuations. This finding also implies that models that omit energy efficiency likely overestimate the trade-off between environmental protection and economic performance. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Climate change, Econometric and statistical methods JEL Code(s): E, E3, E32, Q, Q4, Q43, Q5, Q50, Q55", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7080701589584351}
+{"content": "Killer robots and their use will be debated during a meeting of experts at the United Nations in Geneva, amid fears that once created they could pose a “threat to humanity”.\nProf Ronald Arkin and Prof Noel Sharkey will debate the need for so-called killer robots during the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), marking the first time the issue of killer robots has been discussed within the CCW.\nKiller robots are autonomous machines able to identify and kill targets without human input.\nFully autonomous weapons have not yet been developed but technological advances are bringing them closer to existing.\nProf Sharkey, a member and co-founder of the Campaign Against Killer Robots and chairman of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control spoke ahead of the conference and warned autonomous weapons systems cannot be guaranteed to \"predictably comply with international law.\"\nHe told the BBC: \"Nations aren't talking to each other about this, which poses a big risk to humanity.\"\nBut Prof Arkin claimed killer robots could help reduce non-combatant casualties and may be more effective at determining when not to engage with a target than humans are.\nHowever, he expressed concerns that the robots could be rushed into battle prematurely. \"I support a moratorium until that end is achieved, but I do not support a ban at this time,\" Prof Arkin explained.\nA full report on the discussions will be presented to the CCW in November\nIn March, the UN Human Rights Council heard concerns surrounding the ethical dangers such machines could pose.\nChristof Heyns - the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights – called for a moratorium on such technology to prevent their deployment on the battlefield.\nIn a report submitted ahead of his address, he said: “robots should not have the power of life and death over human beings.”\nMr Heyns highlighted the US’s counter-terrorism operations using remotely-piloted drones to target individuals and argued: “there is reason to believe that states will, inter alia, seek to use lethal autonomous robotics for targeted killing.”\nExamples of autonomous weapons systems already in use include the US Navy’s Phalanx gun system that automatically engages incoming threats and the Israeli Harpy drone that automatically attacks radar emitters.\nJoin our new commenting forum\nJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8309566378593445}
+{"content": "The premise that Active Queue Management (AQM) is effective in both quantitative and qualitative settings in residential and enterprise networks has repeatedly been established in multiple papers from academic journals along with private studies in addressing bufferbloat, characterized as excessive latency because of heavy network utilization. However, the presence and understanding of bufferbloat mitigation is absent and not well-known in the Philippine Internet of Things space except enthusiasts, willing to take the time to examine the concept along with its benefits. Hence, this paper examines possible reasons as to why AQM is not widely adopted by Philippine consumers and industries in increasing productivity considering the COVID-19 Pandemic: a lack of basic understanding of bufferbloat and its implications, the complexity of the concept, the know-how required to execute its implementation being far too high, and the lack of perceived benefit by existing telecommunications players in the country.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9694142937660217}
+{"content": "The early months and years of a child’s life are often the most challenging and exciting moments for parents. For those experiencing an autism diagnosis, their lives change overnight. Expectations, hopes, and dreams for their child shift as new expectations and challenges arise. Early intervention programs can make a huge difference in a child’s autism…\nAn autism diagnosis can be one of the most significant challenges a child and their parents undergo. Overnight a family’s life can change. Not only do hopes, dreams, and expectations for your child’s future shift, so does your own parenting. No matter the severity of an autism diagnosis, parents should never go through the journey…\nOne of the first challenges parents face when their child is diagnosed with ASD is finding the proper support and resources for their family. There is a wealth of autism resources, support groups, and therapy programs around the world. However, it can be a challenge finding autism support close to home. Educating yourself and your…\nAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a wide range of symptoms and developmental challenges for young learners. While some struggle with verbal communication, others may have more difficulty reading emotions. Because there are many types of autism, therapy can range from multimodal to a single type of therapy, such as applied behavioral analysis. However, we take…\nParents of children with autism often wonder what they can do to help their children thrive during autism treatment. A diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder may frighten and relieve you. At least you have a name for what’s happening to your child and makes them different. However, conflicting treatment advice might confuse you. EMIT Therapeutics provides treatment…\nA pandemic can seem to make the world stop, including the education and support your child with autism needs. COVID-19 autism treatment is different but remains essential. If your child’s access to autism treatment and autism therapies has changed or become nonexistent, it’s time to look for new solutions. At EMIT Therapeutics, we offer ways…\nFor many children with autism, communication, learning, and functioning in daily life is a challenge. Yet, for many, autism treatment can be helpful. Applied behavior analysis or ABA is one tool that may help give your son or daughter the support they need to learn and grow. At EMIT Therapeutics in New Jersey, we offer…\nMany times, the most frightening of situations for parents with children who have autism is self-injury. You may be able to protect your child from many things, but shielding them from this type of behavior is difficult. Understanding self-injurious behavior is not simple, either. For those who have children with autism engaging in this behavior,…\nThe sooner you get help for autism, the better. An early intervention program can make a big difference in the quality of a person’s life. Early diagnosis and treatment may have significant benefits to your child while also improving the relationship you have with him or her. At EMIT Therapeutics, we offer comprehensive autism treatment…\nIf you have a child with autism, there are many hurdles to overcome in your journey as a parent. However, with the proper guidance and resources, you can be successful in helping your child in life. If your child was recently diagnosed with autism, you might have various questions related to autism. One pressing issue…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6453481912612915}
+{"content": "The issuance of catastrophe bonds in Hong Kong can help diversify Mainland insurers' losses from natural disasters and enhance the risk-sharing mechanism.September 29, 2021\nA Kroll survey found that 82% of senior decision-makers for risk strategy felt corruption significantly impacted their organisations in 2020.September 21, 2021\nHe Xingxiang is the second most senior official at China Development Bank to become the subject of a corruption probe.September 14, 2021\nSEBI has clarified that asset managers should disclose scheme \"risk-o-meters\" in all disclosures including promotional material from 1 October.September 7, 2021\nA higher leverage ratio will help banks reduce import costs, increase quality capital, and enhance their ability of banks to absorb riskes, Bangladesh Bank said.August 22, 2021\nThe goal is to push criminals to the margins and into the hands of non-compliant operators, where law enforcement can be deployed more effectively.August 3, 2021\nThe report indicates that the risks were known, but responsible parties in the first and second lines simply failed to act.July 30, 2021\nMAS invites fintechs, solution providers and FIs to submit innovative solutions to help validate the fairness of AI solutions for selected banking use cases.July 13, 2021\nMajor shareholders cannot use borrowed funds to invest in banks, take out loans from the banks they invest in, or have cross-shareholdings with other banks.June 22, 2021\nRegulators inspected Baoshang Bank on 50 occasions and deliberately avoided parts of the business that had significant potential risks.May 28, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6468344926834106}
+{"content": "Dietitians can help and advise patients who may need extra nutritional support before, during and after treatment for a sarcoma. Dietitians are HCPC (Health Care Professionals Council) registered and aim to support with translating complex nutrition information into practical advice to treat medical conditions and facilitate lifestyle choices.\nThey take a holistic approach to nutritional care for all patients, including those with complex needs.\nThe dietitians often carry out pre-operative nutritional assessments, reports and treatment plans for adult and paediatric patients who are identified as having pre-existing nutritional concerns.\nPatients undergoing treatment for a head and neck sarcoma, or sarcoma of the abdomen may see a specialist dietitian as part of their treatment.\nInformation on Healthy Eating", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6903629302978516}
+{"content": "On January 14, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden released his $1.9 trillion emergency stimulus plan, designed primarily to guide the country through the next medical and economic stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan (“ARP”) also includes non-COVID-19 related proposals, such as a mandatory $15 per hour minimum wage and funding to improve cybersecurity.\nAs COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the nation, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia all recently have implemented additional mitigation measures that impact business operations. Below is a summary of the key restrictions of which businesses within the DMV should be aware.\nDistrict of Columbia\nThe District of Columbia maintains a compilation of…\nThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently updated its COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) regarding employers’ reporting obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nAs previously reported, effective as of May 26, 2020, OSHA has declared COVID-19 a recordable illness for\nall employers. Thus, employers are responsible for recording workplace cases…\nAs featured in #WorkforceWednesday: The latest FAQs from OSHA recommend wearing face masks, among other suggestions, for employees returning to work. Attorney Robert J. O’Hara discusses the significance of OSHA’s decision to issue recommendations, rather than guidance, and how rules on face masks in the office may differ at the state and local levels.\nOn May 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor issued two COVID-19 related Enforcement Memos to provide updated guidance to OSHA investigators: (1) Revised Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (“Revised Recordkeeping Guidance”), which reinstates employers’ recordkeeping obligations for COVID-19 cases (29 CFR Part 1904) and (2) Updated Interim…\nOn April 13, 2020, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued an industry-specific alert for the package delivery industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nThe alert provides guidance tailored to the package delivery industry, but it is equally useful for any company using its own employees to deliver…\nOn April 13, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (‘OSHA”) of the U.S. Department of Labor issued a guidance memorandum (“Memorandum”) to its Area Offices and compliance safety and health officers for handling COVID-19 referrals, complaints, and severe illness reports.\nThe Memorandum articulates the procedures OSHA will use to prioritize enforcement responses, and details…\nAs we previously reported in our “\nSummary of OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19,” the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has provided detailed directions for employers with respect to ensuring an OSHA-compliant workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 10, 2020, the DOL issued a memorandum providing interim guidance on enforcement of… USCIS Completes the Initial Selection Process\nOn April 1, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (‘USCIS”) announced that the initial selection of H-1B cap-subject registrations for fiscal year (“FY”) 2021 was completed. Petitioners who electronically registered beneficiaries in the H-1B registration process and were selected through the random selection process may file their H-1B cap…\nAs featured in #WorkforceWednesday: Last week, Congress passed and President Trump signed the CARES Act, a $2+ trillion stimulus law, which is the largest stimulus in U.S. history. Attorney Paul DeCamp discusses how this law could benefit certain employers during this unprecedented time in the following video interview.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8409043550491333}
+{"content": "In early 2009, ActionAid and Women for Women International Nigeria embarked on a two-year, multi-country initiative entitled “Access to Justice for Women”. Funded by the UK’s Department for International Development/UK aid and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the project focused on ensuring and increasing women’s access to justice in conflict and post-conflict environments and was implemented in seven African states: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somaliland and Uganda.\nThis publication is intended as a reference tool for other organisations working on issues of access to justice for women, specifically those that are designing and implementing access to justice for women projects. It outlines some of the key strategies and tactics employed in the seven project countries to increase women’s access to justice, and analyses their respective successes and shortcomings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8637710809707642}
+{"content": "Imagining Sex:Pornography and Bodies in Seventeenth-Century England: Pornography and Bodies in Seventeenth-Century England\nOUP Oxford, 6 sep. 2007 - 334 pagina's\nImagining Sex is a study of pornographic writing in seventeenth-century England. It explores a wide variety of written material from the period to argue that, unlike today, pornography was not a discrete genre, nor was it one that was usually subject at this time to suppression. Pornographic writing was a widespread feature of a range of texts, including both popular literature (ballads, news-sheets, court reports, small books, and pamphlets) as well as poetry, drama andmore specialised medical books. The book analyses representations of sex, sexuality and eroticism in historical context to explore contemporary thinking about these issues, but also about broader cultural concerns and shifts in attitudes. It questions both modern feminist and psychoanalytical interpretations ofpornography, arguing that these approaches are neither appropriate nor helpful to an understanding of seventeenth-century material.Through discussions of sex and reproduction, homosexuality, flagellation, voyeurism, and humour, the book explores the nature of early modern sexual desire and arousal and explores their relationship to contemporary understandings about how the body worked. Imagining Sex presents a radically new interpretation of pornography in this period, arguing that concerns about fertility were at the heart of representations of bodies and sex, so that images of pleasure were entwined with ideasabout conception and reproduction. It also shows that these texts legitimized the (sexual) pleasure of the reader by highlighting the pleasure of looking and the incitement to sexual action that it provided.\nWat mensen zeggen - Een review schrijven\nWe hebben geen reviews gevonden op de gebruikelijke plaatsen.\nOverige edities - Alles weergeven\nImagining Sex: Pornography and Bodies in Seventeenth-Century England\nSarah Toulalan\nGedeeltelijke weergave - 2007", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5923534035682678}
+{"content": "June 21, 2007 Drop in commission by property agent should not mean drop in service AS THE property market is booming, more people will join the ranks of property agents to make a quick buck. However, I wonder if the level of professional service will be the same, even if buyers and sellers are willing to pay a commission for their service. I have recently completed my resale application for a unit in Sengkang. The agent who serviced me left me wondering how many agents are like him. According to the Institute of Estate Agents (IEA), the buyer has to pay 1 per cent to the agent for his service. However, my agent was willing to lower his commission to help his brother sell the flat quickly. He also asked us to give up our agent who recommended us to the flat because he had an argument with her. Before signing the option to purchase (OTP), he made several promises to us, including allowing us to bring the contractor after the OTP was sign and driving us to HDB Hub for our two appointments as we have three children and no car. His sincerity persuaded us to sign on the dotted line. However, then things started to change. The things he promised were not delivered. After the second appointment, he did not even tell us the owner had kept the letterbox keys. Even worse, the house was full of defects that were not easily spotted during the final inspection. One may wonder: Since I am paying less commission, am I asking too much? Let me put it this way. If you go to a fast-food restaurant and only buy a drink that costs $2, do you expect less service than someone who buys a $10 meal? Corresponding with the agent's agency was futile as they were only interested in collecting my commission and only believed their agent's words. I wonder if there any way to register our complaints other than with the IEA, and how the IEA protects people like us. Chong Wei Yu", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6063193082809448}
+{"content": "Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has successfully concluded its ‘Let’s Make This Summer Green’ campaign. The drive, organised for the sixth consecutive year, has achieved remarkable success in raising customer awareness on adopting a sustainable and smart lifestyle to make a positive impact on the environment.\nThe campaign was organised under the theme ‘Create memories that last forever’ through Dewa’s social media, internal and external channels of communication. Dewa encouraged customers to use its services and innovative features on its website and smart app to monitor and control their electricity and water use, and get tips on reducing consumption.\nDewa’s conservation programmes and initiatives between 2011 and 2020 achieved cumulative savings within the target groups amounting to 2.44 TWh of electricity and 6.7 billion gallons of water, equivalent to saving Dh1.35 billion and reducing 1.22 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.\nMost extensive digital campaign\nOver the last three months, Dewa’s employees led its most extensive digital campaign to conserve electricity and water in collaboration with public and private entities in Dubai. Dewa plays a pioneering role in promoting conservation in Dubai, with effective social campaigns to promote environmentally-friendly practices.\nThe campaign included the ‘Green Summer’ competition, being run until the end of September, for society members to save electricity and water. Participants can enter a raffle draw to win valuable prizes. Dewa also organised virtual and physical lectures for the educational, government, industrial and commercial sectors. Dewa’s Conservation Team presented 30 lectures and workshops in English and Arabic for its 3,151 employees and students across Dubai. During the campaign, Dewa collaborated with the Madrasa initiative, a Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative, with videos for children to practise conservation during summer.\nRead more FNC Speaker Ghobash calls for international cooperation to counter terrorism, extremism Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian and Charity Establishment organises air bridge to Afghanistan Sheikha Fatima congratulates Razan Al Mubarak for being elected as IUCN president UAE among the first countries to address cybercrime, Saqr Ghobash says Dashboard to monitor consumption\nThe campaign highlighted the ‘Smart Living’ initiative for customers to monitor their consumption at home through their Dewa accounts on the website or smart app. Customers can easily check their dashboard to monitor consumption, know more about residential tariff slabs, get conservation tips and develop conservation plans. Customers can also benefit from the ‘My Sustainable Living’ programme to compare their consumption with similar homes in their area or use the Dewa Store to purchase energy and water-saving devices.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.721767783164978}
+{"content": "On September 30th in Washington DC, Solve.Care and ARPI (American Research and Policy Institute) announced their intention to work together. They join efforts to address shortcomings in the Medicaid market specifically. It comes as a result of the increasing population in the United States. Inefficiencies in the Medical Field\nSolve.Care uses blockchain at a global level to streamline how healthcare is managed and delivered. On the other hand, ARPI is a non-profit academic research and policy organization situated in Washington DC. ARPI’s mission is dedicated to robust policy analysis and research for the public, policymakers and practitioners.\nAdditionally, their main focus lies with MMIS (Medicaid Management Information Systems) in individual states. Moreover, it marks integration with Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).\nA report by the United States Government Accountability Office for Congressional Requesters indicated the following. It stated an overall $44.1 billion from 2008 to 2018 spent for MMIS and CMS. Additionally, the report noted that the rising costs in Medicaid were due to inefficiencies and lack of oversight.\nWith the population increase across states, managing IT systems have become more complex. Hence interoperability, efficiency and securing data are more complex. The above-formed partnership seeks a solution to the impending state problem.\nBlockchain as a Solution in the Medical Sector\nThe combination of academic research and blockchain technology in addition to Smart Contracts is a way out. Moreover, they provide efficient data analysis, robust IT systems and proper management in the rising medical populations.\nFollowing the announcement, the CEO of Solve.Care Pradeep Goel showed his support for blockchain. In that, the technology offers a way to revolutionize how healthcare is managed. Also, when applied correctly, the Smart Contracts, DLT and Dapps provide a secure medium of sharing medical data.\nPradeep added that utilizing aspects of decentralized finance and the crypto ecosystem creates effectiveness and interoperability. Moreover, the complex IT protocols in blockchain could serve millions of beneficiaries across states. A tried example is NEMT (non-emergency medical transportation.\nAffordable Healthcare\nIn agreement was the Executive Director at ARPI, Dr David Randall. He insisted that projects like Medicaid offer healthcare to those who can’t afford it in his statement. However, the program is in much need of change to serve more Americans. If improved, it could save billions of taxpayer’s money.\nBoth ARPI and Solve.Care work hand in hand through research and use case applications for blockchain technology in medical care.\nRelated posts:\nSource: Read Full Article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7110579013824463}
+{"content": "The\navian flu It is transmitted from animals and humans through saliva, mucous membranes, and their feces. This dangerous infection, which has its point of similarity with the pandemic from Coronavirus, it can occur when the virus enters through a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth. The virus is usually present in the air and is inhaled by a person when they touch something containing the virus and then touch a hole in the body.\nAccording to experts, some human infections with some avian-influenced viruses have been recorded, most often after unprotected contact with infected birds or surfaces contaminated by avian flu.\nIn recent times, very few cases of the spread of bird flu from one person to another have been reported. Despite this, given the potential for avian flu to change and acquire the ability to easily infect people, monitoring human infections and person-to-person spread is vital to public health.\nWhat are the symptoms of type A bird flu?\nAs a general rule, the symptoms of bird flu in humans can be divided into mild and severe and included cases of conjunctivitis, flu-like illnesses, which are often accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, severe respiratory diseases, changes neurological and compromise other organs.\nAsian origin H7N9 viruses and HPAI Asian H5N1 viruses have been responsible for the majority of human cases infected with the virus to date worldwide, including most cases of severe illness and more. cases of death.\nHow is bird flu detected?\nAvian influenza cannot be diagnosed solely by clinical signs and symptoms, but requires laboratory testing. This is usually diagnosed by taking a sample from the upper respiratory tract (nose or throat) of the affected person.\nThis test is then sent to the laboratory, where any of the avian influenza A viruses will be looked for through a molecular test. In critically ill patients, taking specimens and samples from the lower respiratory tract may lead to the diagnosis of influenza A infection. However, patients who are not very ill or have already recovered, can be difficult to reach. to detect the virus.\nHow is bird flu cured?\nExperts recommend a neuraminidase inhibitor for the treatment of mild bird flu infections in humans. CDC released guidelines on avian influenza for healthcare professionals and laboratory personnel, including guidelines on the use of antiviral drugs to treat human infections with novel influenza viruses associated with other serious illnesses.\nThese analyzes of the virus have led to the conclusion that the virus is susceptible to oseltamivir, peramivir, and zanamivir. However, the antiviral resistance of the H5N1 and H7N9 viruses of Asian origin isolated from some cases in humans has been evidenced. Therefore, monitoring of antiviral resistance among avian influenza viruses is vital and continuous.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.548651933670044}
+{"content": "Acute lung injury (ALI) most commonly occurs after severe bacterial infections such aspneumonia or sepsis. An clear impediment to successful ALI therapy resides in a complexdisease course often characterized by an initial burst in host inflammation from pro-inflammatory mediators resulting in extensive tissue injury; a second phase ofimmunosuppression ensues that poses risks for secondary bacterial infections. IL-1 ß,generated by the inflammasome and invasive bacterial infections both contribute to diseasepathobiology and illness severity. The mechanistic platform of this proposal resides on ourdiscovery of a unique molecular model of inflammation whereby a relatively new protein,Fbxo3, potently triggers IL-1 ß release from human inflammatory cells after bacterial infectionby destabilizing a crucial inflammasome inhibitor, Fbxl2. By targeting the ApaG molecularsignature present in both host Fbxo3 and many bacteria, we developed a first-in-class genusof small molecule inhibitors that display dual anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activity inmurine ALI models. Hence, in this application we will first elucidate how bacterial pathogenstranscriptionally activate Fbxo3, allowing the protein to eliminate an inflammasome inhibitor,Fbxl2 (Aim 1). We will specifically elucidate how Fbxl2 targets the NALP7 inflammasome.Next we will optimize the pharmacologic design and test a novel small molecule that exhibitsdistinct, and yet complementary anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties in ALI models(Aim 2). These studies will provide a new mechanistic pathway of innate immunity that willserve as a basis to fulfill an unmet therapeutic need in subjects with altered immuneresponses during critical illness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.962912380695343}
+{"content": "We know that offering products that deliver a satisfying nicotine experience without burning tobacco or inhaling smoke — the primary link to diseases associated with smoking — is the right thing to do. We also know that one size does not fit all. Therefore, providing multiple alternatives, such as heat-not-burn, e-vapor or oral tobacco is necessary to meet the preferences of adult tobacco consumers and support them on their journeys. If we get this right, we can have a significant positive impact on public health and the health of individual smokers. And this is what I was trained to do.\nWe are investing in science to arrive at the right insights, guide product development and generate the data needed to really push the whole field forward. I'm excited by my work, and proud and humbled to work with world-class scientists, engineers, product development and regulatory affairs professionals who come to work every day committed to tobacco harm reduction. I firmly believe that the work that we do today will transform the tobacco industry and will have significant benefits for public health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8867360353469849}
+{"content": "2Products found M1 Finance is a free finance app allowing you to invest, borrow, and spend in one platform. $0 account minimum. 100% commission-free trades and no hidden fees. Wealthsimple Invest helps you align your values with socially responsible investments through diversified and low-cost ETFs. No minimum balance, robo-advice, and access to financial advisors. Basic features include auto-deposits, auto-rebalance, and dividend reinvesting. Get a free portfolio analysis of your existing non-Wealthsimple portfolios.\nRetirement accounts are tax-advantaged and used to store and grow funds used during retirement which is defined by the IRS as after the age of 59.5 years old.\nRetirement accounts include: Employer-sponsored plans like 401(k)s offered as an employee benefit. 401(k)s allows you to contribute a portion of your pre-tax paycheck to tax-deferred investments. This reduces the amount of income you must pay taxes on that year. Individual Retirement Accounts offered by banks, credit unions, and investment companies. There are Traditional, Roth, and Rollover IRAs available and come with tax benefits. Additionally, small business owners may be eligible for SEP IRAs.\nYou can learn more about the different types of retirement plans with tax advantages through the IRS website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.809506356716156}
+{"content": "A recent New York Times’ article attacked American charities that help build communities in Israel’s West Bank and IRS policy that enables donations to these organizations to be tax-deductable. As with any piece about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, many people have been quick to attack or defend the veracity of the article.\nTo nonprofit organizations, the value of the article is not the accuracy of the authors’ claims, but rather the article’s insight into current concerns and trends influencing the nonprofit sector. These can serve as warnings and guidelines to US charities that operate internationally.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7667023539543152}
+{"content": "Critically, it's time to admit that attributing the full value of the marketing investment to the last or \"converting\" click is fundamentally flawed. By ignoring all previous activities which have contributed to the eventual sale, this approach is inaccurate, untrustworthy and often results in investment in key activities being reduced or cut.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992899894714355}
+{"content": "A research team led by associate professor, Mohammad Shehata at Toyohashi University of Technology, in cooperation with researchers at the California Institute of Technology and Tohoku University have found the brain waves and regions sensitive to team flow compared to non-engaging teamwork or a solo flow.\nThis study is the world's first attempt to study this psychological state objectively. These neural correlates not only can be used to understand and predict the team flow experience. The authors are working on utilizing the findings to monitor and predict team performance.\nDetails\nTeam flow is experienced when team players get \"in the zone\" to accomplish a task together. Great teams experience this psychological phenomenon, from sports to music bands and even professional work teams. When teamwork reaches the team flow level, one can observe the team perform in harmony, breaking their performance limits.\nIt is essential to reproduce this state in the lab and objectively measure it to investigate neural processing of team flow state, which has been an enormous hurdle for decades.\nResearchers at the Electronics-Inspired Interdisciplinary Research Institute (EIIRIS) at Toyohashi University of Technology and California Institute of Technology found ways to break such hurdles and provide first neuroscience evidence of team flow. The researchers measured the brain activity from 10 teams using EEG of teams of two while they played a music video game together. In some trials, a partition separated the teammates so they couldn't see each other while they played, allowing a solo flow state but preventing team flow.\nThe research team scrambled the music in other trials, which prevented a flow state but still allowed teamwork. The participants answered questions after each game to assess their level of flow. Moreover, the researchers invented an objective neural method to evaluate the depth of the team flow experience. Then, the researchers compared the brain activity of the participants during each condition. They found a unique signature of team flow: increased beta and gamma brain waves in the middle temporal cortex, a type of brain activity linked to information processing. Teammates also had more synchronized brain activity during the team flow state compared to the regular teamwork state.\nThis study will provide a framework based on neural models that can be utilized toward more effective team-building strategies in areas where human performance and pleasure matters - business, sports, music, performing arts, video games, and entertainment. In partnership with governmental and industrial institutions, the researchers plan to utilize the neural signature of team flow to monitor and enhance team performance and, perhaps, build more effective teams.\nEnhancing performance while maintaining enjoyment has many implications towards a better quality of life, including lowering the rates of depression, panic attacks, and anxiety.\nSource:\nJournal reference:\nShehata, M.,\net al. (2021) Team flow is a unique brain state associated with enhanced information integration and inter-brain synchrony. eNeuro. doi.org/10.1523/ENEURO.0133-21.2021.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8434501886367798}
+{"content": "Approximately 13% of patients with lung adenocarcinoma harbor the KRAS p.G12C mutation, which is associated with poor clinical outcomes. During the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2021 virtual annual meeting, Ferdinandos Skoulidis, MD, PhD, MRCP, Assistant Professor, Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, provided updated results from the phase 2 component of the CodeBreaK 100 clinical trial, which evaluated sotorasib (Lumakras), a small-molecule inhibitor of the KRAS p.G12C mutation, in previously treated patients with non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express this aberration. These results were simultaneously published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2021 June 4. Epub ahead of print).\n“Sotorasib represents a breakthrough in targeted therapy for NSCLC patients with a KRAS p.G12C mutation. After nearly 4 decades of research, we now have an effective and well tolerated oral therapy against mutant KRAS—the most common driver oncogene in lung cancer,” Dr Skoulidis said.\nThe phase 2 part of the CodeBreaK 100 trial included 126 patients (median age, 63.5 years; 50% women; 81.7% white; 92.9% former or current smokers) with locally advanced or metastatic KRAS p.G12C–mutated NSCLC whose disease progressed on previous standard therapies. The majority of patients (81%) had previously received both platinum-based chemotherapy and PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors. Patients received sotorasib 960 mg/day until disease progression, death, or unacceptable toxicity. Radiographic scans were conducted every 6 weeks up to week 48 and every 12 weeks thereafter.\nThe primary end point of the study was overall response rate (ORR) according to RECIST v1.1 by independent central review. Key secondary end points included duration of response, disease control rate, time to recurrence, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and safety. Exploratory biomarkers were evaluated for their association with response to sotorasib therapy.\nAt a median follow-up of 15.3 months, the ORR among 124 evaluable patients was 37.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 28.6-46.2), which included a complete response rate of 3.2% and a partial response rate of 33.9%. Median duration of response was 11.1 months (95% CI, 6.9-not evaluable). Median PFS was 6.8 months (95% CI, 5.1-8.2) and median OS was 12.5 months (95% CI, 10-not evaluable).\nSotorasib exhibited consistent and robust efficacy across patient subgroups defined by baseline clinical characteristics, including those aged ≥65 years (ORR, 44.1%), heavily pretreated patients (ORR per previous lines of therapy: two, 32.6%; three, 39.3%), and those who progressed on checkpoint inhibitors within the previous 3 months (ORR, 34.4%). Notably, the highest response rate was seen in patients who previously received PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors but not platinum-based chemotherapy (ORR, 69.2%).\nIn an exploratory biomarker analysis, sotorasib demonstrated efficacy in molecular subgroups defined by co-occurring genomic alterations including STK11 and KEAP1, that are associated with poor outcomes with standard of care. Interestingly, patients with STK11-mutant but KEAP1 wild-type tumors appeared to derive increased benefit from sotorasib whereas KEAP1 mutations were associated with lower ORR. Due to the small number of patients, further study is needed to determine which subgroups derive differential benefit from sotorasib.\nSotorasib was well-tolerated, with 69.8% of patients experiencing treatment-related adverse events (AEs), most of which were grade 1 to grade 2 and manageable. No treatment-related deaths occurred as of data cutoff on March 15, 2021.\nThe most common treatment-related AEs of any grade included diarrhea (31.7%), nausea (19%), elevated alanine aminotransferase and aspartate transaminase (15.1% each), and fatigue (11.1%).\nGrade ≥3 treatment-related AEs occurred in 19.8% of patients, the most common being elevated alanine aminotransferase (6.3%) and aspartate transaminase (5.6%), and diarrhea (4%). Treatment-related AEs led to dose modifications and treatment discontinuation in 22.2% and 7.1% of patients, respectively.\nOn May 28, 2021, sotorasib received accelerated approval by the FDA for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with a KRAS p.G12C mutation, as determined by an FDA-approved test, following at least one previous line of systemic therapy.\nStay up to date with personalized medicine by subscribing to receive the free VBCC print publication or weekly e‑Newsletter.\nStay up to date on the matters of value in cancer by signing up for the free, bi-monthly VBCC print publication and VBCC weekly e‑newsletter.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5991442203521729}
+{"content": "In consideration of participating in Cross Country Skiing (Nordic), and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to release and discharge from liability arising from negligence the Wausau Nordic Ski Club and its owners, directors, officers employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”), on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, and also agree as follows:\nI acknowledge that cross country skiing involves known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or permanent disability, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to slips, slides, and falls that might result in injury]; medical conditions resulting from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other property. I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.\nI expressly accept and assume all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation.\nI hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.\nI represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume\n– and bear the costs of -all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.\nIn the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so solely in the state where Releasees’ facility is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply.\nI agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.\nBy signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.\nI have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain.\nI have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9082826375961304}
+{"content": "Attorney General Bonta Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Defense of Indian Child Welfare Act Protections Before the U.S. Supreme Court OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of the United States and four federally recognized tribes in their efforts to uphold critical protections guaranteed under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Filed before the U.S. Supreme Court in Haaland v. Brackeen and Cherokee Nation v. Brackeen, the amicus brief highlights the states’ compelling interest in standing up for the well-being of all children, including Native American children, in state child-custody proceedings.\n“The truth is that there has been a long, ugly history in the United States of policies that had the effect of separating Native American children from their culture, families, and communities,”\nsaid Attorney General Bonta. “ICWA is a critical tool for protecting Native American children, their parents, and tribes — and it is under threat. If we are to truly honor the history and legacy of our tribal partners, we must act. Alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear this case and correct the errors the court of appeals made in its decision.”\nCongress enacted ICWA in 1978 in response to a serious and pervasive problem: State and private parties were initiating state child-custody proceedings that removed Native American children from the custody of their parents — often without good cause — and placed them in the custody of non-tribal adoptive and foster homes. That practice harmed children and posed an existential threat to the continuity and vitality of tribal communities. To address this, Congress established minimum federal standards governing the removal of Native American children from their families. ICWA’s provisions safeguard the rights of Native American children, parents, and tribes in state child-custody proceedings, and seek to promote the placement of Native American children with members of their extended families or with other tribal homes. In the four decades since Congress enacted ICWA, the statute has become the foundation of state-tribal relations in the realm of child custody and family services. Collectively, the coalition states are home to approximately 86% of federally recognized tribes in the United States.\nIn the amicus brief, the coalition asserts that:\nICWA is a critical tool for protecting Native American families and tribes, and fostering state-tribal collaboration; The court of appeals incorrectly concluded that several of ICWA’s provisions violate the anti-commandeering doctrine; and ICWA’s preferences for the placement of Native American children with other Native American families and foster homes do not violate equal protection.\nIn filing the amicus brief, Attorney General Bonta is joined by the attorneys general of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.\nA copy of the amicus brief is available here.\nSource: Office of the Attorney General of California", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7808654308319092}
+{"content": "The Government of India, in collaboration with United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), hosted the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) 2016 in New Delhi from 3-5 November 2016. The Delegations from 41 countries including Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China,Georgia, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, North Korea, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of Fiji, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, USA and Vietnam participated in the conference. Besides, few countries were represented through their respective Embassies stationed in New Delhi. No discussion was held specially on Asia-Pacific disaster mitigation in the conference. The Asia Regional Plan for implementation of the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction (2015-30), which was adopted during the conference, has provided a long term road map. It aims for implementation of priorities to achieve seven global targets of Sendai Framework.\nThe Conference concluded with the New Delhi Political Declaration, reaffirming the Government and stakeholders’ commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction. The declaration aims to:\ni. Recognize the opportunity to build on past achievements by reaffirming commitment to disaster risk reduction and resilience.\nii. Re-emphasize that the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is complementary to the 2030 sustainable development agenda.\nThis was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to question by Shri Ranjib Biswal in the Rajya Sabha today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6228477358818054}
+{"content": "Airport runways are named with numbers, but these figures are not given sequentially. It is all to do with orientation, and in the field of aviation, this is a critical factor.\nThe right direction\nAltogether, all runways are numbered based on the magnetic azimuth (compass bearing) in which it is is oriented. Each one is given a number that is between 01 and 36. There are 360 degrees on a compass rose. Therefore, the numbers are determined by rounding the compass bearing of one runway end to the nearest 10 degrees.\nHowever, Stantec highlights the last digit is dropped while each individual number is pronounced. For instance, a compass heading of 250 degrees would read 25 and would be spoken out loud as two five.\nMoreover, to simplify the process, aviation bodies such as the Federal Aviation Administration rounds headings to the nearest ten. Therefore, if a heading is 337 degrees, it’ll be named runway three four.\nRunways are also aligned primarily to make the most out of winds as they can assist with takeoffs and landings. Therefore, many large airports have an array of configurations to take advantage of seasonal wind changes.\nFurther additions\nNonetheless, some hubs are far busier than others. Subsequently, there are instances where naming conventions are taken to another level. For example, Presidential Aviation shares that airports with two parallel runways going in the same direction are designated as the left or right runway. These are marked with L and R. So, Runway 25 would be titled as 25L or 25R.\nMoreover, some airports have three parallel runways. In these instances, the third runway in the center will be given the designation of C. Therefore, Runway 25 would also have 25C if it had three parallel runways.\nAdditionally, even busier hubs often have four runways that are parallel, such as Los Angeles International Airport and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In these circumstances, the number for some of the names is shifted by ten degrees. So there would be a difference of a single digit.\nDallas-Fort Worth has five runways with the same heading. The east side’s runways are designated with L, R, C. Meanwhile, the west side’s have been increased by 10 degrees while using the designations of L and R.\nStandard requirements\nAbove all, every single public and military field across the globe should have runway designations permanently painted at the end of each runway. Furthermore, since English is aviation’s universal language, runways are displayed by the same numeric system.\nSo, if a flight is departing on Runway 36, the hub doesn’t have a whopping amount of 36 runways. This number is just based on orientation.\nWhat are your thoughts about how airport runways are named? Do you think that this is the best method for airports? Let us know what you think of the process in the comment section.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5104769468307495}
+{"content": "According to Bloomberg, Bayer AG will be blocked from selling the controversial dicamba-based herbicide in the U.S. after a federal regulators permit for the product was rejected by an appeals court yesterday.\nBayer spokesman Chris Loder said they strongly disagree with the ruling and are assessing their options. If the ruling stands, they will work to minimize any impact on their customers this season.\nIn its ruling, the appeals court acknowledged the “practical effects” of this decision, including the cost to farmers who have already purchased soybean and cotton seeds genetically modified to withstand dicamba and planted for the purpose of using the herbicide.\nThis ruling applies to the 2018 registration due to expire in December of this year. Bayer is working on a new EPA registration for the 2021 growing season and beyond.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6909273266792297}
+{"content": "The Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) recently adopted final rules amending the regulations implementing the Washington Consumer Loan Act (WCLA) and the Washington Mortgage Broker Practices Act (WMBPA), effective November 24, 2019. The primary purpose of the revisions was to implement amendments to the federal SAFE Act authorizing temporary authority, though additional changes were made to the regulations in these final rules. The Washington DFI originally released the proposed rule amendments in August 2019.\nCertain key changes under the amended WCLA rules include:\nCertain key changes under the amended WMBPA rules include:\nOther changes under both the WCLA and WMBPA amended rules include, for example, reordering or moving of sections or specific language, the addition of citations, and various changes made for clarification purposes.\nIn addition to implementing temporary authority under the WCLA and WMBPA amended rules, the Washington DFI also announced the addition of several new statuses to be added to NMLS to support the new temporary authority, clarifying that, as of November 24, 2019, Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) applications from certain individuals may qualify for Temporary Authority to Operate (TA) while the individual is meeting state application requirements. These statuses include:\nThe Washington DFI also provided some related guidance, including, among other things, that: (i) the evaluation of TA eligibility happens on any MLO application submitted on or after November 24; (ii) an individual must have a relationship with a company before the individual is TA eligible; and (iii) the company employing an MLO with TA is subject to both the federal SAFE Act as well as Washington state law to the same extent as if the MLO was licensed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8363728523254395}
+{"content": "Passing an Inheritance to Your Children: 4 Factors To Consider\nParents often want to ensure their children’s future is secure by leaving them an inheritance. A\nsurvey from Ameriprise Financial found that 77 percent of parents intend to leave their children or grandchildren an estate. However, only 50 percent have made put plans in place to do so.\nPassing an inheritance requires considerable planning. You’ll need to prepare your estate in advance so that your children can receive their inheritance without any hiccups. Moreover, there are certain factors, like probate, you must consider before you begin estate planning. We usually recommend consulting a probate lawyer before you start your estate planning. In addition, hiring an estate law attorney to assist you with drafting your will and other essential documents is also an excellent idea.\nPassing Inheritance to Your Children\nOnce it’s time to pass inheritance, you need to ensure you’ve considered all the factors carefully. Some factors you should assess before leaving an estate include:\nManage Expectations\nWe recommend creating open lines of communication to ensure you can manage your children’s expectations regarding their inheritance. While sharing information with your children is necessary, it doesn’t mean revealing everything about yourself to them. Estate planning remains a parent’s decision. However, you can try bringing them into the fold by letting them know where they stand financially. Moreover, communicate clearly that their inheritance may change if you need the money for unforeseen medical costs. Finally, let them know essential information like where you keep the vital documents, the terms of the inheritance, etc.\nLevel the Playing Field\nIf you want to avoid your children squabbling among themselves after you’re gone, you should divide assets equally. Moreover, also ensure that you split responsibilities for managing your affairs as equitably as possible. Leaving your children with unequal inheritance can often cause them to harbor resentment towards you and toward each other. One method of avoiding such problems is to level the playing field.\nExplain Unequal Distribution\nIf you decide to divide your inheritance unequally, we recommend sitting your children down and explaining to them. Parents often leave unequal estate due to several reasons. For instance, one of your children may be a high-powered stockbroker working on Wall Street, while the other is a public-school teacher. Parents may leave a more substantial sum to the child with less money since they need it more. However, the likelihood that the other sibling understands the parent’s reasoning isn’t always apparent. Instead, your stockbroker child may harbor resentment because they might believe you care for your other child more. If you don’t wish to communicate with them, make sure to leave notes in your will explaining your decisions.\nUse a Trust\nIf you’re unsure about whether your children can handle their inheritance, consider using a trust. Many estate planners recommend creating a trust that distributes the assets in chunks. For instance, your trust may pay a portion of your estate when your children turn 25, and they may not receive the next share until they turn 40. Many estate law attorneys recommend using this approach to avoid your children blowing through their inheritance by spending recklessly.\nSeek Assistance Dividing Your Estate from a Legal Professional\nIf you’re considering leaving an inheritance for your children, we recommend seeking legal counsel immediately. If you’re seeking assistance with estate planning in NYC, we can assist you.\nThe law offices of\nLedwidge and Associates help clients plan their estates in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Our attorney Joseph Ledwidge personally tends to clients seeking legal advice regarding probate and estate law. Contact us today to schedule a free phone consultation with us. RECENT POSTS categories Will Executor executor beneficiaries Will estate planning trusts Probate litigation incapacitation Will Execution Estate administration distribution of assets dispute heirs trustee administrator holographic wills living wills fraud valid will legal dispute wills death Executors & Fiduciaries Probate Will contest Will Contests blog Joint Accounts Divorce Legal separation Family lawyers", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9874557256698608}
+{"content": "South Sudanese must assert their right and civic obligation to choose their own fate.\nThe Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), agreed in 2018, remains the most feasible foundation for peace in the nation and a source of optimism.\nIt has contributed to the country’s uncomfortable quiet. Unfortunately, the absence of political resolve to properly execute the deal, as well as its unpredictable execution, is dashing the expectations of many South Sudanese who have pinned their hopes on it as the most certain vehicle for restoring peace.\nThe peace accord’s key clauses involve public engagement in the constitution-making process, the transitional justice process, and the election of leaders after the transitional period.\nConstitution-making within the terms of the 2018 peace agreement provides an excellent opportunity to learn from previous mistakes and react to people��s demands while also inclusive and including all stakeholders.\nConstitution-making is fundamentally a battle over the allocation, redistribution, and restriction of power, and as such, is critical for peace and nation-building in a profoundly divided South Sudan.\nTo be sustainable, constitutional results must include and include people who have suffered injustice in developing new remedies. The constitution-making process provides an opportunity to rectify errors that occurred during the creation of the existing constitution.\nThus, increased representation, involvement, and participation of a diverse range of stakeholders, beyond those responsible for the current constitution or subsequent peace agreements, would be critical in capturing the aspirations of the South Sudanese and initiating the process of dismantling the status quo that has benefited only a few political elites.\nAs stated in Chapter 5 of the peace agreement, transitional justice issues have become even more important for South Sudan’s security and development. Since 2013, the conflict has claimed over 400,000 lives, and thousands have been subjected to severe human rights abuses.\nSouth Sudan’s planned transitional justice procedures and institutions are critical indicators of the political will to seek justice for victims of war and human rights abuses. This implies that if we achieve genuine justice and responsibility for human rights abuses and conflict, the victims must be at the heart of the transitional justice process.\nAs such, victim involvement enhances their voices to convert them into agents of transitional justice, leaders, and champions. This needs the organization and participation of victims and survivors of human rights abuses in the quest for justice and responsibility.\nFinally, election procedures allow people to influence the course of their nation by voting for their leaders. Elections provide an opportunity for political parties and civic organizations to recruit and organize supporters and to communicate alternative platforms with the public.\nElections also act as a catalyst for political discussion and public discourse since they are predicated on voter involvement.\nHowever, given the high stakes of elections in South Sudan and the apparent potential that elections may act as a catalyst for violent conflict, substantial measures to resolve areas of tension will be required throughout this transitional phase. The transitional government’s capacity to extend political and civic space will be critical in deciding the election’s legitimacy.\nAmong the actions required during this transitional period to prepare for elections that will unite South Sudanese are the following: reforming the National Security Service (NSS) to eliminate repressive elements and practices; amending the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and NSS Acts to create a more enabling environment for civic actors to engage on issues of national importance.\nThus, the involvement of the South Sudanese people is critical to achieving the peace accord’s objectives. South Sudanese should not cede this responsibility to the present political leadership.\nThey must recognize that they both have a right and a civic obligation to help determine their country’s destiny by contributing to attaining the transitional processes’ objectives. South Sudan’s people must not outsource this vital task of nation-building to the present government.\nThey must take ownership of the transitional processes by participating in deciding their results for posterity and ensuring that the goals of the South Sudanese people are central to these processes.\nSouth Sudanese citizens must understand that there are no reserved dinner table places. And that they must insist on and grasp the right and chance to choose their future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6276462078094482}
+{"content": "Abstract\nHIV Tat has been known to have multiple regulatory roles including replication of HIV and modulation of cellular kinases. We investigated whether signaling kinase PKR plays a critical role in mediating Tat-induced cytokine dysregulation. We showed Tat induction of IL-10 dysregulation is associated with PKR activation. To examine the mechanism involved, inhibition of PKR activity abrogated the Tat-induced cytokine induction. We next identified that the MAP kinases including ERK-1/2 and p38 are downstream of PKR in these Tat-induced pathways. Thus, PKR may play a critical role in mediating the subversive effects of HIV Tat resulting in IL-10 induction.\nPublication types Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH terms CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-delta CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Proteins / metabolism Cells, Cultured Cytokines / biosynthesis Cytokines / genetics* Cytokines / immunology Cytokines / metabolism* Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases / metabolism* Gene Products, tat / metabolism* HIV-1 Humans Interleukin-10 / biosynthesis Interleukin-10 / genetics Interleukin-10 / metabolism Leukocytes / metabolism MAP Kinase Signaling System* NF-kappa B / metabolism Time Factors Transcription Factors / metabolism Up-Regulation eIF-2 Kinase / antagonists & inhibitors eIF-2 Kinase / immunology* eIF-2 Kinase / metabolism* p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases / metabolism tat Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Substances CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Proteins CEBPD protein, human Cytokines Gene Products, tat NF-kappa B Transcription Factors tat Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Interleukin-10 CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-delta eIF-2 Kinase Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.807984471321106}
+{"content": "BACKGROUND: The optimal type of ventilation in operating theatres for joint arthroplasty has been debated for decades. Recently, the World Health Organization changed its recommendations based on articles that have since been criticized. The economic and environmental impact of ventilation is also currently an important research topic but has not been well investigated.\nAIM: To compare how large, high-volume, laminar airflow (LAF) and turbulent airflow (TAF) ventilation systems perform during standardized simulated total hip arthroplasty (THA), as they pertain to colony-forming units (cfu), particle counts, and energy consumption.\nMETHODS: Two identical operating theatres were used to perform simulated THA. The only difference was that one was equipped with LAF and the other with TAF. Cfu and particles were collected from key points in the operating theatre, and energy was measured for each simulation. Thirty-two simulations were done in total.\nFINDINGS: LAF had significantly reduced cfu and particle count when compared with TAF, at both 100% and 50% air influx. Furthermore, it was shown that lowering the air influx by 50% in LAF did not significantly affect cfu or particles, although reducing the fresh air influx from 100% to 50% significantly lowered the energy consumption. Most simulations in TAF did not meet the cleanroom requirements.\nCONCLUSION: Cfu were significantly lower in LAF at both 100% and 50% air influx. It is possible to reduce fresh air influx in LAF operating theatres by 50%, significantly reducing energy consumption, while still maintaining cfu and particle counts below the ISO classification threshold required for THA surgery.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9716595411300659}
+{"content": "Does birdsong make us feel better?\nFEB 13, 2012: The impact of birdsong on our creativity and on our sense of wellbeing is to be explored in a three-year research project at the University of Surrey, supported by the National Trust and Surrey Wildlife Trust.\nThe study will examine the psychological impact of being exposed to birdsong, including whether it helps us relax, complete tasks and even think creatively. Researcher Eleanor Ratcliffe said: \"A great deal of anecdotal evidence suggests that we respond positively to birdsong. However, currently there is a lack of scientific research supporting the psychological effects of listening to birds.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5594233870506287}
+{"content": "Abstract\nAcquiring abstract Mathematics concepts is often challenging for young children. This study explored young children’s use of digital cameras to exhibit their understanding of the addition concept. It investigated how the processes involved in producing the photographs and creating the visual representation that helped to develop the children’s comprehension of the concept of addition. This study employed a qualitative research design and data collection included observation, dialogues with children and children’s artefact (i.e. photographs). Six children in a preschool centre were participants for the focus group. The findings showed that young children were capable photographers and that their visual representation images supported their understanding of the addition concept. The study implicated that the creation of mathematical visual representation is critical to facilitate the development of abstract mathematics concepts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6992847919464111}
+{"content": "Ways the Brick Restoration Process Enhances a Home\nIf you live in a brick home, you may be considering restoring the brickwork. Bricks maintain an authentic look for heritage homes. Plus, they add character to a house, making it stand out from modern cement-render buildings. If you're wondering whether this kind of upgrade is worth it, consider the following ways brick restoration enhances a home. Structural Integrity A brick restoration makes a wall more secure and structurally sound. Over time, the mortar between bricks crumbles and falls away from a wall.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9984603524208069}
+{"content": "This research assessed the sustainability of protected area-based tourism systems in Nepal. The research was composed of three interrelated studies. The first study evaluated different approaches to protected area governance. This was a multiple-case study research involving three protected areas in Nepal: the Annapurna Conservation Area, Chitwan National Park, and the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Data were collected from various published and unpublished sources and supplemented with 55 face-to-face interviews. Results revealed that outcomes pertaining to biodiversity conservation, community livelihoods, and sustainable tourism vary across these protected areas. The study concluded that there is no institutional panacea for managing protected areas. The second study diagnosed the sustainability of tourism in two destination communities: Ghandruk and Sauraha, which are located within the Annapurna Conservation Area and Chitwan National Park, respectively. A systemic, holistic approach--the social-ecological system framework--was used to analyze the structures, processes, and outcomes of tourism development. Data collection involved 45 face-to-face semi-structured interviews and a review of published and unpublished documents. Results revealed that tourism has several positive and a few negative sociocultural, economic, and ecological outcomes in both communities. Overall, tourism has progressed towards sustainability in these destinations. The third study examined tourism stakeholders' perspectives regarding sustainable tourism outcomes in protected areas. The study compared the responses of residents with residents, as well as tourists with tourists, across the Annapurna Conservation Area and Chitwan National Park. Tourism sustainability was evaluated with six tourism impact subscales measuring negative and positive ecological, economic, and social impacts. Data were collected using the survey method. Respondents included 230 residents and 205 tourists in Annapurna, and 220 residents and 210 tourists in Chitwan. The findings revealed that the residents across these protected areas perceived positive and negative impacts differently, as did the tourists, suggesting that the form of tourism development affects the sustainability outcomes in protected areas. Overall, this research concluded that protected areas and tourism are intricately related, and sustainable management of a protected area-based tourism system requires a polycentric adaptive approach that warrants a broad participation of relevant stakeholders.\nDocument\nDescription", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7021431922912598}
+{"content": "Jeremy, Ryan, and Maikel put their heads together to discuss infectious disease in terms of origins, detection, diagnostics, and containment. This conversation is particularly insightful as it touches on the economic implications at work in outbreak responses.\n1. Disease Reservoirs 2. Covid-19 Perspective 3. Antibiotic Resistance 4. Public Health 5. Ebola 6. \"Evolved\" diseases such as HIV 7. PCR Tests Questions, comments, and suggested topics can be submitted directly to Jeremy at [email protected]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995181560516357}
+{"content": "Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to prove that competitiveness of small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) among developing countries in the conflict regions will be enhanced through clustering. Design/methodology/approach – The study used quantitative and qualitative methods of research. Questionnaires were administered on a sample of SMEs working in food‐processing sector in Palestine, Jordan and Israel. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with ten Palestinian SMEs to deeply understand the food‐processing cluster. The dependent variable “SMEs competitiveness” is measured by the balanced scored card while the independent variable “cluster” is measured by the “related and supporting industries.” Findings – The cluster and SMEs performance of food‐processing sector in Palestine is the lowest in relative to Jordan and Israel. The results show a significant positive relationship between cluster and SMEs performance in the Palestinian food‐processing sector. Practical implications – Cluster can help SMEs in the food‐processing sector in Palestine to enhance their performance. It has also been found that these SMEs need to build linkages among themselves and with related and supporting industries within the Palestinian territories, Jordan and Israel. Originality/value – The paper discusses the enhancement of SMEs performance working in a conflict region through clustering.\nEuroMed Journal of Business – Emerald Publishing\nPublished: Jul 1, 2014 Keywords: Competitiveness; SMEs; Clustering", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.626251220703125}
+{"content": "Self-denial doesn't exactly sound like a fun day at the park, especially when we talk about fasting. No one likes to be hungry, especially by choice. Well, believe it or not, fasting is a spiritual practice that helps us grow the character of Jesus. When we fast, it reminds us that we are ultimately dependent on God, and not ourselves or anything we eat, to sustain us. Likewise, it brings us into his presence as we remember he is all we really need.\nRichard Foster's\nguides us through the main spiritual practices God uses to shape us, including fasting. He offers a perspective that reveals that, while hunger can be inconvenient or cumbersome, fasting is actually a joy practice. We discover something better than the instant gratification we so often seek. We recommend Celebration of Discipline Foster'sentire book, but especially chapter four, on fasting.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9924800395965576}
+{"content": "Trust drives lockdown buy-in\nA new study suggests trust in scientists drives public support for pandemic restrictions.\nA massive study of 12 countries, including New Zealand and Australia, surveyed 54,000 respondents from March to December 2020.\nCombining this with experimental data, the researchers found that trust in scientists is the “key driving force” behind individual support for, and compliance with, public health measures like mask mandates and lockdowns.\nTrust in scientists was the highest in NZ, Austria, Canada, and the UK, followed by Australia, while the lowest trust was seen in France, Brazil and Poland.\nIn most countries, trust in scientists was a stronger correlate of compliance with efforts to reduce pandemic spread, as governments in many of the countries sampled during the period of data collection were actively and vocally against strong interventions (e.g. USA, Brazil), while others equivocated (UK).\nScientists, on the other hand, were more consistent.\nIn NZ, where the government has been consistent in advocating for stringent measures to prevent COVID-19 spread, trust in government has more effect on compliance than on average, whereas trust in scientists has below average effects.\nThe data suggests that trust in government was more influential in supporting compliance in NZ than in other countries, where messaging from government has been less consistent.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9395251870155334}
+{"content": "Description\nFor the 2.2% of all students identifying as in recovery from substance use disorder, an often overlooked and misunderstood resource for them is their on-campus disability services and accommodation staff. This lack of clarity regarding accommodations for students in recovery often also exists for the disability resource professionals serving them. In addition to knowledge gaps, stigma related to substance use disorder is often one of the greatest barriers for individuals seeking support. Understanding our responsibility to support this growing population and what accommodations may be most appropriate is the first move in ensuring these students have an equal educational opportunity. In this webinar, information regarding the complex relationship between substance use disorder and federal disability protections will be shared and recommendations for creating more recovery-supportive policies and procedures will be suggested.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.931227445602417}
+{"content": "By reducing Australia’s dependence on electricity generated from coal, we not only reduce harmful CO² emissions into our air, we also reduce the demand on water that power companies require to generate this electricity. Currently, 130 billion liters of drinking water per year is used just to generate coal-based electricity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8881465792655945}
+{"content": "Volvo announced it is recalling 460,479 older models globally for potentially defective driver-side airbags that have been linked to one death.\nThe vehicles involved in the recall are the 2001-2006 S80 sedan and the 2001-2009 S60 sedan according to the NHTSA’s safety recall report.\nThe recall includes about 259,383 vehicles in the U.S., 7,048 in Canada and 2,475 in Mexico.\nVolvo has identified the driver airbags containing FG2 Twin inflators with 5AT 148 N propellant as the issue. Propellant decay over time in certain conditions potentially resulting in critical inflator combustion pressures.\nIf the airbag inflator propellant tablets are subjected to elevated moisture levels and frequent high inflator temperatures, the tablets can start to decay and form dust particles. A higher burn rate can result in higher combustion chamber pressure and risk of inflator rupture.\nIn the event of an airbag activation, the driver may be struck by metal fragments from the inflator leading to serious injury or death.\nThe recall report states that the inflator manufacturer is German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen and Autoliv is the airbag assembly manufacturer.\nTo fix the issue, Volvo will replace the driver-side airbags with a more modern propellant and inflator for free.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9976711869239807}
+{"content": "Column Global Economy 2021.04.20\nIn this column series, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Research Director at CIGS introduces the latest information about aging, safety net and fiscal crisis in Japan with data of international comparison\nThe government enacted the Children and Youth Development Support Promotion Law in 2010 to tackle various problems, including domestic abuse, poverty, and youth unemployment. However, according to the data published in the Cabinet Office’s policy outline on April 6, 2021, the situation has worsened, as shown in Table 1.\nTable 1 Data on social issues related to children and teens\n(Source) Cabinet Office, The Policy Outline for Child and Youth Development Support Promotion\nAs shown in Table 1, the \"Relative poverty rate for children under 18\" dropped from 16.3% in 2012 to 13.5% in 2018, which seems to reflect an improvement. However, it is important to consider the following aspects:\n(1) In its Family Database, the OECD publishes the ranking of the \"Relative poverty rate for children under 18\" across 42 countries. The highest among the 42 countries was China (33.1% in 2011). However, Japan, which had a relative poverty rate of 13.5% in 2015, still scored higher than the OECD average (13.1%) and was consequently ranked 21st. Moreover, looking at the relative poverty rate of single-parent households, Japan scored 50.8% in 2015, making it the third highest after South Korea (56.6% in 2016) and Brazil (54.8% in 2013).\n(2) The rate is strongly affected by the direct impact of the recession on the poor. As mentioned in Column No. 302, Japan continues to suffer from medical collapse and economic stagnation due to the failure of the government’s measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the relatively low number of infections. Furthermore, due to the significant delay in vaccination compared to other developed countries, social chaos in Japan might remain until 2022. Therefore, it seems inevitable that the relative poverty rate for children under 18 in 2021 will continue to rise significantly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6568442583084106}
+{"content": "While funding sources for local roads and bridges has attracted attention during the interim and early session, MACo has focused on its core argument: the decades-old distribution of Highway User Revenues should be restored back to levels where it regains its status as the main engine supporting local roadway costs.\nAs reported by the Gazette, legislation was recently introduced by Senator Richard Madaleno to authorize local governments to impose up to a $20 vehicle registration fee to generate additional revenue for local transportation needs. According to a Task Force that recommended this as an option for funding local transportation, a $20 fee imposed by counties and cities would generate approximately $96 million in revenue. Under the bill, revenue raised by the fee would be matched by the State.\nMACo supports a different approach. “Transportation Funding Restoration” is the organization’s top priority for this session. With the recent expansion of transportation revenues, it is time for local governments to again play a more significant role in the State’s transportation funding plan.\nFor decades, local roadways were funded as one of the modes of transportation receiving 30% of Highway User Revenues (HUR). This percentage has been reduced to 9.6%. The average annual reduction since fiscal 2010 is $350 million. Cumulatively, this equates to approximately $1.75 billion in foregone revenue for local roadways.\nFor county governments, this has meant a remarkable cutback since FY 2009. The 23 county governments now share a meager $26.2 million in annual State funding for their entire road and bridge network. Simply put, no other component of the state budget has suffered a 91% cut like this.\nMACo is advocating for a funding strategy to be put in place this session to restore HUR. Two bills have been introduced to make this a reality.\nSB 664/HB 1067 , sponsored by Senators George Edwards and Richard Madaleno (a House companion bill is sponsored by Delegate Wendell Beitzel with multiple co-sponsors), would restore HUR over a three-year time frame back to 20% of the funding level received prior beginning in FY 2016. SB 765, sponsored by Senator Richard Colburn, would begin an immediate restoration back to 30% of HUR beginning in FY 2015. While the incremental strategy may be viewed as more reasonable, both approaches recognize that local governments have significant transportation needs that are not being met.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.800332248210907}
+{"content": "Using many terms of your institution’s historical student data, the variables that are most predictive of student persistence at your institution are identified and used to create a\npersistence model. This model is used to deliver an individual persistence predictionfor each currently enrolled student. This prediction indicates the likelihood of a student enrolled in one term persisting to the next term at your institution and staying enrolled past your institution's census date (or add/drop period) or graduating.\nWhen an initiative is submitted to Illume Impact, these predictive variables are used to build a\npropensity model specific to that initiative. This propensity model assesses a student’s similarity to initiative participants and it is powered by the extensive set of variables in the Civitas data set that have historically been predictive of persistence at your institution. This ensures that when students are matched for comparison, the variables used are the factors most likely to influence whether these students persist.\nFor a given initiative at your institution (e.g. Freshman Writing Center), each student who meets the eligibility criteria to participate (e.g. first year student, enrolled full time) has a persistence prediction, as well as a\npropensity score. The propensity score measures the likelihood of a student's participation in treatment. For impact analysis using Illume Impact, propensity scores are determined by measuring the similarity of eligible students who did not participate in the initiative to students who did participate in the initiative.\nNext, students are\nmatched on these two dimensions - persistence prediction and propensity score. This two-dimensional matching ensures that the matched pair of students is similar in both their persistence likelihoods and their propensity to participate in the initiative. Each matched pair has one student who participated in the initiative and one student who was eligible but did not participate.\nAfter matching, the impact of the initiative can be estimated by measuring the overall difference between the persistence rate of the matched students who participated in the initiative and the persistence rate of the matched students who were eligible but did not participate in the initiative.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9644035696983337}
+{"content": "Making the transition to university can be a challenge. Besides extending your knowledge and developing new skills, you will also need to communicate in ways that reflect new approaches and values.\nAcademic Success will introduce you to the demands of university study in a clear and accessible way, and help you to understand what is expected of you.\nThis companion website features additional self-study activities for you to work through at your own pace, alongside a glossary of key terms and a sample chapter from the book.\nDownload sample chapter here.\nPraise for Academic Success:\n“This book delivers exactly what the title promises: everything a student needs to be successful in their studies. - Lee Fallin, University of Hull, UK\n“An invaluable guide to the nature of successful learning in a university context, which will help students better prepare for and manage the challenges faced in tertiary studies - Professor Jack Richards, University of Sydney, Australia\n“ Academic Success includes everything a new student needs to know about university: from how a university works through to advice on reading, writing and thinking academically, including differences between disciplines. It's a comprehensive, useful guide to transitioning to university and succeeding in your studies. - Helen Cooper, University of Birmingham, UK", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8193054795265198}
+{"content": "We need to save our forests as we depend on forests for our survival, from the air we breathe to the wood we use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change.\nOur focus will be on mangrove trees in Ras Al Khaimah", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6240121126174927}
+{"content": "Abstract:\nCOVID-19 is an emerging viral infection of zoonotic origin that is closely related to the\nsevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) that caused an outbreak in 2003. Therefore,\nscientists named the new virus SARS-CoV-2. On March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization\n(WHO) recognized COVID-19 as a global pandemic. At present, three vaccines have been approved\nor are being considered for approval by national regulatory agencies to immunize against COVID-\n19. However, the vaccines do not remain widely available, and no specific treatment against the virus is\navailable. The pathogenesis and proliferation pathways of SARS-CoV-2 are still not well known. Thus, in\nthis article, the saponin glycyrrhizin is discussed as a new potential therapeutic agent of natural origin (licorice\nroot, Glycyrrhiza glabra) for the potential treatment of COVID-19 infections.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.957741916179657}
+{"content": "The increasing adoption of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), increasing demand for customized smart homes, reducing prices of LEDs, development of smart cities, and upcoming mega projects are the major growth drivers for the Saudi Arabian lighting market. Due to the aforementioned factors, the industry is projected to generate $3,577.0 million revenue in 2030 and advance at a CAGR of 10.2% during 2020–2030.\nDuring COVID-19, preventive measures, such as lockdowns and import barriers, led to a significant decline in the growth rate of the market for lighting in Saudi Arabia. This was because of the postponement of commercial and industrial projects in the country. Moreover, the low availability of raw materials for manufacturing light casings and chips affected product supply. However, the industry is recovering in 2021, having already recorded significantly higher sales than in 2020.\nThe lighting market in Saudi Arabia is categorized into fixture and control, based on component. Of these, the fixture category dominated the market during the historical period (2015–2020). Further, the category is likely to retain its position during the foreseeable future owing to the large number of ongoing construction projects to meet the country’s 2030 target. Further, the lowering cost of LED and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) fixtures is encouraging more individuals to spend on lighting products.\nMoreover, the market for lighting in Saudi Arabia is categorized into wired and wireless, based on technology. Out of these, the wireless category is projected to showcase the faster growth during the forecast period (2021–2030). As such lights do not require wires, users can position them specifically to save energy and money. This is because these systems can be installed at greater distances than allowed by wired variants.\nPlayers in the lighting market of Saudi Arabia are involved in product launches to gain a significant position. For instance, in April 2019, the latest collection of distribution boards, cables and wires, switches and sockets, switch and junction boxes, service boxes, and lighting products was launched by Alfanar Group at the IEE Conference.\nMajor players operating in the lighting industry of Saudi Arabia are Al Nasser Group, LEDVANCE GmbH, Alfanar Group, NVC International Holdings Limited, OPPLE Lighting Co. Ltd., CINMAR Lighting Systems, Huda Lighting, Al AbdulKarim Holding, Zumtobel Group AG, Signify N.V., TRILUX GmbH & Co. KG, and National Lighting Company.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9443418383598328}
+{"content": "By Bo Wandell, President of AnswersAnywhere\nThe Digital Transformation has marked a radical rethinking of how field service organization use technology to do business. Simply “getting by” with outdated technology is not a viable option for any company that wants to stay competitive and profitable.\nDespite this rapid digital acceleration, one holdover from the Jurassic period still remains: the PDF.\nThe PDF is Not Fit for Human Consumption\nPDFs were created in 1993 and it shows.\nIn this digital era, PDFs are unfit for human consumption. PDFs are linear and limiting, outdated and clunky. This is even more true for the millennial user who has grown up viewing information on web browsers and mobile devices.\nPDFs take a painfully long time to load, particularly if they’re large files (I’m looking at you, service manuals). It’s also impossible to update them after they’ve been published, and once distributed, it’s impossible to recall them. This make it near impossible for an organization to ensure their technicians are all working with the most updated information.\nAdditionally, PDFs are difficult to navigate because users have no quick way of getting to the information they need. Search functions are limited, there’s no way to return to previous sections and even clickable table of contents require users to scroll all the way back up to the top if they want to navigate somewhere else in the document. Consider how tedious this would be with a 200-page service manual.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5816587805747986}
+{"content": "A linear relationship between CPB time and postoperative AKI was observed. Adjusting for adjusted for age; gender; BMI; smoking history; aortic cross clamp time; nasopharyngeal temperature at circulatory arrest; combined with aortic bypass surgery; AMI; intraoperative transfusion of PRBCs; renal artery dissection or occlusion; Penn class; kidney malperfusion; preoperative shock; Bentall+TAR+FET. In this figure, the red line indicates the estimated risk of acute kidney injury, and the dotted lines represent pointwise 95% CI", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5714842081069946}
+{"content": "Charitable fundraisers frequently announce giving by others, and research shows that this can increase donations. However, this mechanism may not put information about peers to the most efficient use if it is costly to inform individuals who are indifferent to peer actions or causes some individuals to give less. We investigate whether a simple mechanism without incentives can predict heterogeneity in charitable responses to peer decisions. We elicit beliefs about donations in a baseline solicitation, and in subsequent solicitations we randomly assign information about others’ donations. We find that elicited beliefs are often logically inconsistent and that many subjects fail to update beliefs when treated. However, elicited beliefs can predict heterogeneous treatment effects if individuals are engaged and the information is salient.\nOriginal language English (US) Number of pages 41 State Published - Jan 28 2021\nName CESifo Working Paper No. 8855", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6378581523895264}
+{"content": "Computerized order sets for medication management were recently shown to be associated with increased patient safety risks in primary care setting. This study was aimed at demonstrating similar phenomenon in a hospital setting. After introduction of computerized order set targeting hypoglycemia, the frequency of hypoglycemia significantly decreased from 1/1/07 to 12/31/08. However, the frequency of hyperglycemia also increased at the same time from 1/1/07 to 12/31/07. Only after subsequent introduction of a hospital-wide standardized insulin order set including hyperglycemia policies, the frequency of hyperglycemic episodes declined. Hypo/hyperglycemia is associated with adverse clinical outcomes in the inpatient setting. Retroactive analysis showed that if hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic policies were introduced simultaneously, unexpected increase in frequency of hyperglycemic episodes could have been avoided. These data are informative in identifying unanticipated consequences of an insulin management order sets focused entirely on hypoglycemia. A balanced approach in implementing insulin management EMR order sets that concurrently addresses both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia policies is warranted.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5401371717453003}
+{"content": "TITLE:\nCharacterisation of Early Age Deformations in Cement Paste: Case of Chemical and Autogenous Shrinkage\nAUTHORS:\nNkwenti Flavious Tanue, Tubuo Fabian, Fokwa Didier, Tchemou Gilbert\nKEYWORDS:\nAutogenous Shrinkage, Chemical Shrinkage, Volumetric Deformation, Water-Cement Ratio\nJOURNAL NAME:\nJournal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering,\nVol.8 No.4,\nJuly\n21,\n2020\nABSTRACT: Concrete is commonly seen as a durable and long-lasting construction\nmaterial. However, the long-term performance of a concrete structure can be\ngreatly compromised by early-age cracking. This work is an experimental\ncontribution to study early age deformations of cement paste. Its aim is,\nfirstly, to develop an experimental dispositive for assessing chemical and\nautogenous shrinkage, and secondly, to measure these volumetric deformations in\ncement paste. The setup was done following the gravimetric method of\nmeasurement, which exploits the Archimedes’ principle. It is made up of an\nelectronic balance, a data accusation unit, a temperature control unit and a\nbuoyancy bath. Investigations were done on Portland cement (CPA-CEM II) at the\nfollowing W/C ratios: 0.25, 0.3, 0.35, 0.4 and 0.5. It was noticed that the\nwater-cement ratio does not influence the magnitude of the chemical shrinkage\nin a significant manner but had a kinetic effect; a lower W/C induces a faster\nrate of chemical shrinkage. Autogenous shrinkage was discovered to be highly\ninversely proportional to the W/C and was also noticed to be in a function of\nchemical shrinkage within the first 2 to 4 hours when the paste was still\nliquid.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8184835910797119}
+{"content": "This Management and Leadership training course aims to encourage effective, collaborative methods of leadership and management. This comprehensive training course helps delegates to work in their organizations and leverage the leadership potential of team members. Delegates will be exposed to focus on developing leadership skills, personal influence, as well as explore strategies for building a team of strong professionals who will support each other, deal with tough problems efficiently, and take accountability. This training course focuses on tactful leadership practices that are effective in any business. This training course also offers a comprehensive overview of good management practice for those new to supervision. This training course introduces delegates to the variety of skills needed to be successful and offers insights into how to personally manage the transition from being a ‘technical expert’ to supervision and team management. If you are new to supervision or management this course offers a compendium of ideas which will impact your practice immediately.\nLearning outcomes By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: Discover the core competencies required for exemplary leadership Examine the ethical aspects of leadership and values which drive lasting results Appraise and select supervision tools that track performance Comprehend and utilize the value of the performance management process Create and monitor personalized action plans for self, others and the team", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9873459339141846}
+{"content": "On October 5, 2021, California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed A.B.\n1200, which bans per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in paper-based food packaging by January 1, 2023, while requiring cookware manufacturers to begin disclosing PFAS and other toxic chemicals used in their products by 2024. The bill also requires manufacturers to use “the least toxic alternative” when replacing PFAS in the food packaging.\nThe governor also signed California A.B.\n652, which prohibits the use of PFAS in “[j]uvenile products,” such as infant carriers, infant seats, cribs, strollers, and any other “product designed for use by infants and children under 12 years of age,” starting on January 1, 2023.\nCalifornia follows the lead of Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington, which have all taken similar measures in regulating PFAS in consumer and children’s products in recent years. While many environmental groups celebrate the California governor’s actions, it remains to be seen if manufacturers affected by these bills will challenge their enactment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6391993761062622}
+{"content": "Programme aims\nThe programme aims to equip graduates with an informed and critical knowledge base of mental health in children and young people.\nThe aims of the MSc Mental Health in Children and Young People: Psychological Approaches are:\nTo develop a comprehensive understanding of interacting factors that promote good mental health across the life span from infancy to young adulthood To explore critically how interacting factors can lead to risk for mental health conditions To provide a thorough understanding of developmental theories and how they apply to children and young people in practice. To develop a theoretical and applied understanding of specific issues such as attachment theories, parenting and trauma and how they translate to practice settings.. To explore the evidence base for a wide range of psychological therapies as applied to children and young people.\nWhat our students say:\nFocusing on the importance of evidence-based interventions and the ability to critically evaluate the extant literature, I feel this MSc has equipped me with strong tools for my future career in the field of psychology\n(Aigli Raouna, graduate 2016)\nThroughout the variety of courses offered, I have gained invaluable skills, including conducting literature reviews, data analysis, report writing and public speaking and engagement\n(Kirsty Macmillan, graduated 2017)\nMy past experience consists mainly of working in early childhood settings with children from vulnerable populations. This approach of the programme has allowed me to connect my learning in children and young people’s mental health to my specific area of practice\n(Amelia Austin, graduated 2017)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9372363686561584}
+{"content": "Abstract\nWe have used spin-trapping techniques to identify radical species formed during the NADPH-stimulated peroxidation of rat hepatic microsomes. Using 5,5-dimethyl-1-pyrroline-1-oxide, we have confirmed the presence of substantial quantities of superoxide but found evidence for the formation of only small quantities of hydroxyl radical. Use of the spin traps N-tert-butyl-alpha-4-pyridylnitrone-1-oxide and 2-methyl-2-nitroso-1-propanol have allowed us to determine that lipid peroxyl radicals are the predominant \"lipid-type\" radical found in peroxidizing microsomes under aerobic conditions. These data suggest that microsomal lipid dienyl radicals react with molecular oxygen at near diffusion-controlled rates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9332188963890076}
+{"content": "Health is one of the most fundamental things that should not be overlooked within a household. When one member of a family is sick, everyone in the family suffers. Therefore, a healthy lifestyle should be promoted at home. Whatever role you have in the family, whether you’re the wife, husband, father, mother, son, or daughter, […]\nNumbers are rising every day, in terms of people getting infected and dying of COVID-19. We have seen it in the news. This pandemic must be taken seriously. We are battling a deadly virus that we cannot see. The worst part is the vaccine yet to be made. However, we can do something. We all […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8011329174041748}
+{"content": "My submission to Parliament’s inquiry on the introduction of congestion pricing to Auckland. I argue strongly in favour of introducing such a system.\nThe New Zealand Parliament’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee recently requested submissions on proposals to introduce congestion pricing to New Zealand’s largest city and my previous home city, Auckland. Given my current residence in Singapore, which was one of the first cities in the world to adopt a system of congestion pricing, I felt I was ideally placed to submit to the inquiry. I concluded that:\nThe Committee, if it takes its responsibility to provide quality infrastructure to New Zealanders seriously, should recommend the immediate implementation of congestion charging in Auckland.\nI applauded the proposal on three grounds:\nFurther, I rebutted the oft-repeated objection that congestion charging would be ineffective or unfair given the current state of Auckland’s public transport system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9181919097900391}
+{"content": "Smart Transport exclusive article\nThe Norfolk Car Club is a Community Interest Company with 60 cars in Norwich, a city of 141,000. This is an exceptional sized car club outside London; in contrast, Derby is served by a mere five car club vehicles.\nThe success of the car club has hinged on investment, including funding from the local council, DfT and contributions from S106 agreements (private agreements between local authorities and developers). This has enabled the car club to provide a network of vehicles and expand as demand increases.\nThis demand is created because parking is controlled. Norwich has central parking restrictions because, historically, parking demand has been high and has created pressure on the streets for both residents and businesses.\nHowever, the car club has been allocated on street parking for its vehicles as it has grown, with space allocated whenever it has met certain metrics. In addition, S106 agreements have been used to ensure development supports the car club (and is less favourable to car ownership).\nMarketing has been consistent, long-term and well-targeted, recognising that people rarely make a snap decision to join the car club. It has used both traditional and social media, and has also targeted streets surrounding cars with targeted leaflet drops.\nThe key messages have been around saving money, easy parking and 24/7 availability.\nThis has been successful. Norfolk Car Club grew by 36% in the first eight months following DfT investment, with nearly 250 new members joining. It also saw a 25% increase in the number of bookings of vehicles.\nThe car club has been proactive in creating a network of cars so that they are perceived as a realistic alternative to ownership without the stress of finding parking spaces.\nAs the network has grown, the car club has noted a greater enthusiasm for member-to-member recruitment. Perceived availability has been key to this rise in member marketing.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9934900403022766}
+{"content": "Help Manage Your Dental Practice's Risk with Life Insurance for Buy/Sell Agreements\nLife insurance policies for buy/sell agreements are opportunities to provide your dental practice with stability and continuity in the event of a managing partner's untimely death.\nThis kind of agreement allows you and your partners to determine what happens to one partner's shares in a company if they pass away unexpectedly. That way, there's a plan in place in case of a partner's unexpected and tragic passing.\nPlanning for Your Practice, Partners, Employees, & Family\nEnsure your practice, partners, employees, and family receive the equitable treatment they should get with a life insurance policy for a buy/sell agreement.\nThis kind of strategic planning can help protect the legacy of your career, the legacy of your partners, the integrity of your practice, and more. It can also prevent future friction points among your partners or between your business and surviving family, ensuring everyone is aware of and receives the appropriate recompense following your death.\nThis kind of policy may be challenging to discuss with your partners and even harder to discuss with your family. However, it can help ensure the continued life of your dental practice while reducing the stress of your passing among those in your life.\nLife Insurance for Buy/Sell Agreements at a Glance\nLife insurance for buy/sell agreements may help with the following:\nPurchasing a deceased partner's shares of a business Ensuring a partner's family receives proper recompense for the business shares Establishing a pre-determined price for partner shares Preventing unplanned inheritance of practice business shares Reducing the stress of a partner's passing on their business and family Request a Free Consultation to Learn More about Life Insurance for Buy/Sell Agreements Other Featured Services Entity Malpractice Coverage\nProtect your practice in malpractice lawsuits.\nProfessional Liability Malpractice Insurance\nProtection from malpractice lawsuits.\nBusiness Owner's Protection\nProtection from major property and liability risks.\nWorker's Compensation\nBenefits for staff members injured on the job.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6574118137359619}
+{"content": "Project description Does biopsy and surgery induce cancer metastasis?\nCancer diagnosis and treatment often involves biopsy and/or surgical removal of the primary tumour leading to tissue injury. Metastasis, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, is often initiated by single cells delivered from the primary tumour through the blood stream. This EU-funded project will investigate whether initial tissue injuries significantly contribute to blood-borne dissemination of tumour cells leading to metastasis formation. The research will focus on breast cancer and prostate cancer. It will investigate the impact of the release of circulating cancer cells after biopsy or surgical intervention, and apply novel technologies to capture circulating cells for their functional analysis. Additionally, they will assess therapeutic strategies to prevent the dissemination of viable cancer cells to distant sites.\nFields of science Topic(s) Call for proposal\nERC-2018-ADG\nSee other projects for this call", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998425841331482}
+{"content": "Tesis\nChance: the unpredictable in Paul Auster’s works Date2005 Author\nMateluna Astorga, Carolina\nInstitutions Abstract\nChance is a key figure in our daily lives, since we are uncertain about events in our future that may affect our health, economic stability, or personal interactions. It comes, therefore, as no surprise that chance affects a human life deeply -- as deep as a person's convictions, beliefs, and other matters central to someone‟s life-plan. If she had not missed her train, she would never have met her spouse. Had she lived in other times, she may have been a black slave in Georgia instead of an American citizen with equal rights.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9760391712188721}
+{"content": "You can find below materials from reliable sources related to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Use the tags to navigate and find the information you need. Use the links on the right column to access larger hubs.\nThe world is currently facing trying times, with a pandemic that threatens the fabric of society. Once again, we see that for challenges of this scale, there is an ever-increasing need to understand and connect efforts, and collaborate across a broad scale of stakeholders to combat this challenge.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999603033065796}
+{"content": "Nanobubble technology, a nonchemical disinfection method that involves injecting ultrafine bubbles of a chosen gas (each with its own disinfection properties) into water, is transforming wastewater treatment industries around the world.\nAn IDRC-funded project in Asia found that distance education can be as effective as traditional face-to-face education in delivering quality teaching and a good learning experience. This finding is particularly significant for remote and resource-poor regions in countries such as Mongolia and Cambodia. The project underscored the importance of choosing appropriate technologies and mediums of distance education based on learner needs, capacities, and the socio-economic context.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9762091636657715}
+{"content": "Course Details\nThis course covers theories from different psychological perspectives on defence mechanisms affecting all people. These theories are then integrated with skills for addressing defensiveness in conflict situations. You will also explore how face-saving affects defensive behaviours. Defensiveness is behaviour for protecting oneself from a perceived threat or attack. In negotiations and mediations it can create major barriers but, when explored, it can open up opportunities for breakthroughs. When people are defending and protecting their self-image (face-saving), listening becomes more difficult and positions become entrenched. Left unaddressed, defensiveness can stalemate the discussion. You will have the option to record your role-play on the final day of the course.\nCRES-1170 or CRES-1180 Prerequisites\nCourse Offerings\nNo sections are currently scheduled for this course", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5275412797927856}
+{"content": "Exhibits 1.34-1.36\nUntil this year, the more dealers who participated in our Survey, the lower the percentage that offered managed IT. We believe the reason for this trend can be attributed to the number of smaller dealerships with revenues under $5 million completing the Survey.\nAfter hitting a high of 50% of Big Six dealers declaring they offered managed IT in 2018 with 330 dealers participating, we saw that percentage decline as participation in the Survey climbed. In 2019, the percentage of the 344 dealers offering managed IT declined to 46%. Last year, the percentage of dealers offering managed IT declined to 44%. This year, somewhat surprisingly, there was an increase in the percentage of dealers offering managed IT (46%), despite the number of Survey respondents increasing. Exhibit 1.34 shows just how much the percentage of engagement has increased since last year among dealers representing the Big Six.\nNo matter what the percentage, managed IT has a bright future in the channel. Most larger dealerships with revenues over $10 million offer managed IT. It’s a natural addition to a dealership’s services offerings, especially with so many devices connected to the network. Other factors that will impact its growth are expanding the network beyond the traditional workplace as more employees work remotely and a growing awareness of network security. Security is a critical component of any managed IT offering and a way to get a foot in the door. What customer doesn’t want to make their network, data, and business more secure from outside threats? Dealers that offer managed IT have an inside position on the security talk track.\nSimply put, managing a customer’s network broadens and enhances a dealer’s product and services offerings. With the introduction of new product offerings such as smart offices and smart meeting rooms, the ability to manage a customer’s network is taking on greater importance for dealers interested in offering those services.\nTracking managed IT engagement by dealers representing the Big Six OEMs, everybody was up from the previous year, with Konica Minolta and Canon dealers leading the pack at 59% and 58%, respectively. Though Canon has only 37 Canon dealers participating in the Survey, this OEM saw its dealers’ managed IT engagement grow by 13%. We used to think that Konica Minolta’s All Covered division was one of the reasons why such a large percentage of Konica Minolta dealers offered managed IT, but for the past couple of years, Survey results don’t seem to back up that argument. Last year, 15 of the 29 Konica Minolta dealers that offered managed IT said they partner with a third-party (more than likely All Covered), while this year, only six of the 21 Konica Minolta dealers that offer managed IT partner with a third-party. Considering the investment Konica Minolta made when it acquired All Covered in 2011, and the ongoing recognition All Covered receives in the IT world, one would expect more Konica Minolta dealers would be partnering with this division. We could chalk this up to dealers’ entrepreneurial spirits, where many would simply prefer to build it themselves, as we continue to see in our Survey findings.\nIndeed, there are three primary ways a dealer can build a managed IT business, and as our Survey reveals, the least popular way to do so is through acquisition (Exhibit 1.38), with 12% of respondents using this strategy, compared to 19% in last year’s Survey. The most popular method is building their own (61%). Some dealers identified multiple strategies for building their managed IT business, so the cumulative percentages in Exhibit 1.36 do not equal 100%.\nAs dealerships have become more proficient at installing network devices, the confidence level in starting their own managed IT business has likely accelerated, as has access to IT professionals who are more likely to switch jobs for the right offer. However, connecting an MFP to the network is very different than managing a customer’s computer network. The challenge for many dealers is the cost of hiring this talent. Dealers often lament the cost, but some now realize that they can’t have a successful and sustainable managed IT business if they don’t invest in the personnel to staff it. With more dealers diversifying into unified communications and physical security systems, both of which fall under the managed IT umbrella, the need to invest resources into managed IT has become more critical than ever.\nWe remain skeptical about the percentage of revenue from managed IT reported by manufacturer (Exhibit 1.35). This year’s average is 11.8%, which is up from 9% a year ago, and 8% two years ago. Even then, we felt those percentages were higher than they should be based on our conversations with dealers and organizations that track managed IT revenue based on dealers’ actual financial reports. Despite this, we must still adhere to the honor system with our Survey respondents. The top percentages by manufacturer were up from the previous year with Toshiba (13%), followed by Konica Minolta, Kyocera, and Ricoh at 12%. Canon and Sharp dealers reported average revenues of 11%. Those increases could be attributed to setting up customers’ employees remotely in 2020.\nLast year, for the first time, we asked dealers if managed IT revenues were up, down, or the same compared to the previous year. Fifty-one percent of respondents reported revenues were up, while 38% reported revenues were the same as the previous year, and 11% experienced a decline in their managed IT revenues. Comparing these percentages to last year, 62% of respondents reported managed IT revenues were up, 35% reported revenues were the same, and only 3% said that revenues were down. We do not need to dig too deeply to identify the reason why fewer dealers reported revenues were up and more reported revenues were down. If we must state the obvious, we will—the pandemic.\nAccess Related Content", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7863256335258484}
+{"content": "People who want to let go of unwanted fat from specific areas of their body are usually limited to a few treatment options. Somehow, if you work with a professional workout trainer, high-intensity workouts and a strict diet are effective. Still, they will not result in fat loss targeted in the area of concern unless you follow a specific protocol. Your next option could be liposuction, which can be both expensive and invasive. Therefore, it wouldn’t come as a surprise that many people choose to do nothing and just attempted to conceal their bulges. Some would just struggle with their insecurities in solitude. Fortunately, a revolutionary new treatment called Cryo Slimming has recently been developed. So, does it really work? How is it done? Let’s find out!\nWhat is CryoSlimming?\nCryo Slimming is effective for particular target regions such as saddlebags, muffin tops, and double chins that are difficult to remove with regular diet and physical exercise alone. However, it’s not practical for general weight loss. When attempting to lose total body mass, exercising regularly and adhering to a calorie-controlled diet remains the most prudent long-term strategy.\nCryo Slimming will significantly boost males’ and females’ self-esteem by removing stubborn fat and contouring/shaping the body without undergoing surgical distress.\nSome patients achieve satisfactory results after only 3 to 6 cryo slimming sessions, with each session resulting in a loss of up to 1cm. It is recommended to leave a 14-day gap between sessions to allow natural elimination.\nAs with any treatment, a good diet and a balanced lifestyle will assist you to quickly achieve your fitness goal.\nThe Advantages Of Cryo Slimming\nAside from the fact that Cryo Slimming is a non-invasive procedure., it has additional benefits:\nA painless therapy that can last as quick as a half-hour. No downtime is needed. It fits into hectic lifestyles. After just a single treatment, results are quantifiable. More affordable than expensive surgeries. In comparison to surgical procedures, Cryo Slimming is unquestionably a less painful, risk-free, and less terrifying option. Who are the most qualified candidates for Cryo Slimming?\nSuitable candidates for the Cryo Slimming method are anyone who wants to cure tough regions of fatty deposits that are not improving with diet and exercise alone. It’s for people who want to treat them quickly and effectively. We believe that a healthy lifestyle should be followed in conjunction with any of our therapies to gain possible advantages.\nWhat is the sensation like during the treatment?\nThe treatment begins and finishes with a warming sequence that makes use of the Cryostar wand to enhance blood flow, while the cold phase feels similar to a deep tissue ice therapy. Customers often describe their service as comfortable, if not downright pleasant in many situations.\nHow could you have the best possible results?\nCryoSlimming is not a substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise; instead, it is considered the hidden weapon in any transformation program. It is recommended that you increase your water consumption during any CryoSlimming session to obtain the most significant potential outcomes. It is also recommended that patients undergoing CryoSlimming avoid processed sugars to the greatest extent feasible.\nThe following pre and post-treatment recommendations will assist you in achieving the most remarkable potential outcomes from your CryoSlimming sessions: Avoid all forms of refined carbs 2-3 hours before and immediately following a CryoSlimming procedure. Avoid any sweets for 4-5 hours pre and post-workout, if feasible. This is applicable for all carbohydrate-containing foods, such as pasta, rice, pastry, cereal, and fruits. This is because cold inhibits and backtracks the adipocyte. Eating sugar may provide sustained energy to these cells, therefore interfering with or reducing the efficiency of the cell-death process. A lymphatic cycle takes 15 minutes to complete. Help your system perform optimally throughout this time by consuming lots of water. Other activities that assist the lymphatic system, such as lymphatic massaging or an infrared sauna, may be beneficial. Avoid exercising just before a session. It will be more difficult to adequately chill the body if you have just completed a strenuous workout. When compared to other fat freezing techniques, how does CryoSlimming differ?\nCryoSlimming is an entirely non-invasive and natural method of weight loss. Instead of suction, which may be harmful to the skin’s flexibility, the changes in temperature during a CryoSlimming procedure actually have an additional toning benefit, which aids the production of collagen and elastin.\nComplete Three-Phase Treatment with Cryo Slimming\nBy integrating three distinct scientifically proven fat-burning technologies, CRryo Slimming offers clients exceptional value.\nPhase 1: Lipolaser – breaks the walls of fat cells, allowing them to destabilize and release their content, making it more susceptible to removal during phase 2. Phase 2: Cryolipolysis — a non-invasive, safe option to conventional lipo in which fat cells are targeted and cooled to induce their natural demise. In weeks, the body naturally metabolizes the deceased fat cells. The leftover cells condense, resulting in a decreased thickness of fat layers. During this phase, vitamins and minerals are applied to the skin to increase the effects. Phase 3: Cavitation — ultrasonic cavitation disturbs the fatty tissue tissues, triggering the additional breakdown of the targeted tissue and allowing for enhanced fat-cell metabolism.\nFollowing the treatment, the candidate’s treated region will be red; this is typical since the skin was recently in touch with a freezing application. This redness generally subsides after a few hours of therapy and the next day in the worst-case situation. While your urine may seem somewhat darker as your lymphatic system flushes out toxins, it is critical for candidates to drink at least 2 liters of water each day, not only for general health but also to enhance drainage and keep hydrated.\nIf you have any of the listed contraindications, cryo slimming is not a good option for you: Raynaud’s syndrome with severe manifestation Individuals who have extremely weak circulation Women who are pregnant Breastfeeding a baby Diabetes mellitus Cancer Cirrhosis of the liver Kidney Disease Progressive Diseases\nIf you want to know more about the treatment, book an appointment with clinics like Ardor Laser Skincare and discuss your goals with a professional. Enjoy the benefits of Cryo Slimming and be amazed bi its amazing sensation when the procedure will be done.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.552590012550354}
+{"content": "Product\nLapolla™ Insulation is an advanced home insulation solution, designed to meet the needs of modern households. It has been manufactured to meet the deficits presented by fibreglass insulation. This spray foam offers impressive thermal qualities by preventing warm air from leaving your home. It effectively reduces air leakage while ensuring you save up to 45% on energy bills every year. This is done by creating an impenetrable air barrier, locking in warm air and keeping cold air at bay. This improves your property’s EPC rating, reduces the risk of moisture damage and offers a lifetime of performance.\nUnlike traditional fibreglass insulation, SPRAY FOAM expands up to 100x upon contact with the chosen area of application. It easily fills gaps and awkward corners, ensuring a full and complete insulation throughout. Installed by FoamTEK it adapts to suit any structural design and helps deter pests too. Our modern insulation solution can be used in attic spaces, within internal stud walls, and underneath the flooring. Offering superior energy efficiency, it not only saves you money but also produces an instant return on investment. As a non-harmful chemical option, it has been blown 50% with water to create an industrial-level foam. The chance of detecting airborne pollutants such as dust, dirt and carbon monoxide significantly minimises, improving the quality of your household air. For these reasons and more, FoamTEK is swiftly becoming the spray foam installers of choice.\nFor more information about FoamTEK Insulation and how WE can improve the thermal efficiency of your property, get in contact today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6168766021728516}
+{"content": "Vaccines formulated from adenoviral vectors, or mRNAs encoding severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein, protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and permit an effective strategy for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccines such as these possess the ability to induce the production of neutralizing antibodies within vaccinated individuals. The S protein plays a key role in viral entry into host cells, which is inhibited by these neutralizing antibodies.\nStudy: B.1.617.2 enters and fuses lung cells with increased efficiency and evades antibodies induced by infection and vaccination. Image Credit: Immersion Imagery/ Shutterstock\nThe vaccines currently used present the S proteins of viruses that were in circulation early during the pandemic as antigens to the immune system. However, variants of concern (VOCs) have emerged within later stages of the pandemic with mutated S proteins that allow for augmented transmissibility and/or immune evasion.\nBetween April and May 2021, a large surge of COVID-19 cases was identified in India, caused by a new variant (B.1.617). This new variant then branched off into B.1.617.1 (Kappa variant), B.1.617.2 (Delta variant), and B.1.617.3 variants. In a study published in\nCell Reports, researchers addressed the question of using reporter particles pseudotyped with the S protein of SARS-CoV-2, which are suitable tools to examine SARS-CoV-2 neutralization antibodies. The study\nFirstly, the authors examined whether the Delta variant S protein mediates entry into cell lines used frequently in research into SARS-CoV-2, including Vero, 293T, Caco-2, and Calu-3 cells, all of which express endogenous angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The authors observed that the Dela S protein did mediate cell entry into Vero cells and 293T cells with the same efficacy as the original wild-type strain.\nThe S protein can also drive the fusion of neighbouring cells, which results in multinucleated giant cells (syncytia). This has been seen\nin vitro, following directed S protein expression or in infected individuals and post-mortem tissues retrieved from patients who died from COVID-19 related complications.\nDue to SARS-CoV-2 protein-driven syncytium being linked to COVID-19 pathogenesis, the authors examined the Delta variant S protein’s ability to drive cell-to-cell fusion. Interestingly, the authors found that the Delta variant caused larger and more numerous syncytia compared to the wild-type virus.\nThe authors determined whether recombinant antibodies could inhibit delta variant cell entry. The Delta S protein was observed to be inhibited by three out of four antibodies tested. The only antibody that the Delta variant was not susceptible to was bamlanivimab, which suggests that this antibody is not suitable for treating Delta variant associated SARS-CoV-2 infections.\nFinally, the authors tested whether antibodies generated from vaccines or previous infections could inhibit Delta variant cell entry. Plasma from previously infected individuals appeared to inhibit Delta variant S protein with slightly less efficacy when compared to the wild type S protein. Similar results were observed with vaccinations. However, immune evasion was more prominent when compared to convalescent sera.\nImplications\nThis study demonstrates that the Delta variant exhibits immune evasion, enhanced cell entry, and augmented syncytium formation. The findings on the Delta variant’s capability of evading antibody-mediated neutralization agree with previous research, although it is more prominent than recently seen.\nIt is also shown in this study that treating COVID-19 with bamlanivimab alone will not be effective. Still, the data suggest that imdevimab, casirivmab, and etesevimab are effective treatment options, specifically if administered early.\nThe findings that the Delta variant spike protein is capable of more cell-to-cell fusion when compared to the wild type suggests that more tissue damage may be caused. Thus suggesting the Delta variant is more pathogenic than previous variants and that viral spread through syncytium formation may contribute to the efficient inter-and intra-host spread of this variant.\nArora, P. et al. (2021) “B.1.617.2 enters and fuses lung cells with increased efficiency and evades antibodies induced by infection and vaccination”, Cell Reports, p. 109825. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109825.\nContent Source: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20211011/Delta-variant-exhibits-immune-evasion-enhanced-cell-entry-and-augmented-syncytium-formation.aspx", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9669308066368103}
+{"content": "Self-healing Nanocomposites 1Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India 2Université Bretagne Sud, Lorient, France 3Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam, India Self-healing Nanocomposites Description\n‘Self-healing’, a nature-inspired phenomenon, has been integrated into various materials including structural components, coating, and films. Materials scientists have been interested in designing functional materials that could repair damage independently during their service life to reduce the maintenance cost and ensure safety.\nThis bio-inspired phenomenon includes potential smart and intelligent materials like self-repairing paints for automobiles, self-recovering screens for mobile phones, self-repairing coatings for oil and gas pipelines, and many more. Recently, with the aim of developing multifunctional smart materials for electronics, construction, automobile, and biomedical applications, researchers have focused on integrating a self-repairing capability into polymers, ceramics, and concrete.\nThe aim of this Special Issue is to cover emerging areas on self-healing nanocomposites, including strategies adopted to develop self-healing abilities in nanocomposites, self-healing polymer nanocomposites, self-healing coatings and films, multifunctional nanocomposites which integrate self-healing ability along with other smart functionalities, etc. Additionally, review articles on self-healing nanocomposites and coatings are welcome.\nPotential topics include but are not limited to the following:\nSelf-healing polymer nanocomposites Self-healing strategies and techniques Self-healing for anti-corrosive nanocomposite coatings Self-healing films and membranes Self-healing coatings for biomedical implants Self-healing textiles Articles Special Issue - Volume 2021 - Article ID 5558457 - Review Article Shape Memory Corrosion-Resistant Polymeric Materials Special Issue - Volume 2021 - Article ID 5561755 - Research Article Sugarcane Bagasse-Derived Activated Carbon- (AC-) Epoxy Vitrimer Biocomposite: Thermomechanical and Self-Healing Performance Special Issue - Volume 2021 - Article ID 6617138 - Research Article Corrosion Resistance Evaluation of Self-Healing Epoxy Coating Based on Dual-Component Capsules Containing Resin and Curing Agent Special Issue - Volume 2021 - Article ID 6650499 - Research Article", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5870621204376221}
+{"content": "While doing a routine cesarean section in a pristine operating room at Danbury Hospital, medical resident Corrie Miller and her teammates glanced at each other, flashing back to last summer in Uganda, where they spent days performing hysterectomies on women suffering severe complications from C-sections.\n“Being in the room with the same team in a completely dichotomous setting was like reverse culture shock,” Miller said. “We silently understood, as we looked at each other, the stark contrast between Uganda and home, that our patient has essentially no risk of morbidity and mortality, while in Uganda her risk would be exponentially higher.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8669690489768982}
+{"content": "Designing a legal function of the future\nStep 1: Understanding and addressing the demand on the legal function\nThe opportunity\nOur client, the GC and his leadership team of a large energy company based in Japan, approached NRF Transform’s Legal Operations Consulting (LOC) team to plan for an extensive period of global growth over the next decade. Specifically, the client wanted to confirm that they had the right team to support the business through this period.\nAt the time of instruction, the legal team had no existing tech tools, processes or plans to work from. However, they knew they would need these in place over the coming years. They approached NRF with the general concept that they wanted to improve, but had no idea where to start, or how they would go about the process.\nThe solution\nIt was apparent that before the client could start the process of improving or even identifying areas for improvement, they should spend time capturing information on the team’s workload and the way they currently managed incoming work.\nThree possible solutions were proposed to tackle this, each with its own pros and cons: task diaries to be completed by the team over a defined period to identify pain points; time recording to be completed by the team to provide structured data on activity levels; implementation of an intake process and accompanying tech tool to effectively monitor the operations of the team. The client opted for the intake system, given its long-term benefits for their legal operations.\nThe client also requested a change management programme to maintain compliance with the implementation of the intake process and tool, but also to engender engagement and enthusiasm with the change.\nThe project involved several stages:\nStep One: Change management workshops with the leadership and wider team to understand the project positioning and goals, introduce the Legal Ops consultants and establish measurements of success. Step Two: Creation of a taxonomy to describe and categorise incoming work. To achieve this, we created a draft from the client’s documentation and interviewed the team for feedback and refinement. Information was then consolidated into a report for the client’s management team and was also shared with the wider team in an anonymised format to transparency amongst all stakeholders. Step Three: Mapping and improving the existing intake process, which was a collaborative stage between our Legal Operations Consulting and Legal Design teams. Client workshops were conducted to refine the process and a new process map was created, highlighting agreed improvements. Step Four: In parallel with implementing the new intake process, Transform worked with a legal technology vendor to customise and deploy an intake tool. Support was given to the client to ensure the taxonomy built into the tool was both suitable from a legal perspective and feasible from a data perspective. Results and benefits A resourcing strategy, underpinned by effective tools, data and team buy-in, to enable Legal to effectively support the organisation’s strategic objectives and planned growth A clearly planned intake and allocation process with high stakeholder engagement resulting in a successful intake system roll out. Consistent capture of data and access to previously unavailable data to position the Legal department as progressive, whilst also demonstrating its value to the business Client stories\nContacts\nContacts", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8654446005821228}
+{"content": "In the case of therapies targeting the AML microenvironment, this may symbolize an important limitation in the translation of animal model results to human patients due to the mismatch between human leukemia cells and the mouse BM niche. Practical assessment of niche contribution to AML and pre-clinical testing of fresh niche-targeted therapies require the establishment of disease-relevant magic size systems. in mice that can be used to unravel the part of human being AML microenvironment and to carry out preclinical studies for the development of fresh targeted treatments. (Shwachman-Bodian-Diamond syndrome) gene mutated in Schwachman-Diamond syndrome, a human being congenital BM failure with known leukemia predisposition [174]. Subsequently, it has been reported that mutations activating -catenin in OBs in mice induce myelodysplasia, rapidly progressing to AML [175]. These investigators also found that triggered -catenin signaling is present in OBs of one-third of MDS and AML individuals and it is the most active pathway in stromal cells of MDS individuals, suggesting that it may sustain dysplastic hematopoiesis and progression to MDS and AML also in humans. Therefore, focusing on this pathway may represent a new restorative approach for this subgroup of individuals. Treatment of leukemic mice expressing constitutively active -catenin in their OBs with all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) inhibited -catenin signaling, improved anemia and thrombocytopenia, decreased the amount of blasts in BM and blood, and prolonged overall survival [176]. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that triggered -catenin leads to the development of AML through upregulation of Jagged1 manifestation in OBs and subsequent activation of Notch signaling Mouse monoclonal to CD4 in hematopoietic cells [175]. Inhibition of osteoblastic Notch signaling by Jagged1 deletion or pharmacologic treatment with -secretase inhibitors prevents AML development in mice. Furthermore, blocking Jagged1/Notch signaling between OBs and HSCs using an anti-JAG1 antibody efficiently treated OB-induced MDS/AML in mice [177]. The Koustenis group attributed this niche-induced leukemogenesis to the oncogenic part of FoxO1 in OBs that interacts with -catenin and upregulates Notch ligand manifestation [178]. This observation suggests focusing on FoxO signaling in OBs may be helpful for individuals with constitutive activating -catenin mutation. Finally, activating mutations of the Tyrosine phosphatase SHP-2 (encoded by Ptpn11 gene) in MSCs and osteoprogenitors, already found in Noonan syndrome and associated with an increased risk progression to leukemia, induce juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia-like myeloproliferative neoplasm in mice through the overproduction of chemokine CCL3 [179]. This study defines CCL3 like a potential restorative target for leukemia progression control Raphin1 in individuals with Noonan syndrome. While these findings in mice present direct evidence for OB-induced leukemogenesis and although some observations in mouse models have been linked to human diseases, it remains unclear whether alterations to the microenvironment can travel leukemia in humans. Emerging reports of donor cell leukemia in individuals receiving Raphin1 allogeneic transplantation (only 1C5% of all post-transplant leukemia relapses) seem to suggest an oncogenic part of the microenvironment that can lead to secondary malignancy also in humans [180]. 3.3. Adipocytes-Rich Market and Fatty Acid Metabolism Adipocytes derive from MSC differentiation are common in the BM stroma and their quantity augment with age. MSCs from AML individuals have a higher propensity to differentiate into adipocytes, and the relationships between adipocytes and AML blasts in the BM market support their survival and proliferation [181]. We recently shown using an innovative in vivo model of humanized hematopoietic market that AML-MSCs-derived ossicles contained a significantly improved portion occupied by adipocytes [154]. AML blasts modulate adipocyte rate of metabolism, inducing lipolysis of triglyceride to fatty acid (FA) through induction of hormone-sensitive lipase and growth differentiation element 15 (GDF15) launch [182,183]. In these conditions, AML Raphin1 blasts shift their rate of metabolism toward fatty acid -oxidation (FAO), obtaining the energy required for leukemic growth and proliferation. These AML-adipocyte relationships have been linked to chemotherapeutic resistance [184,185]. Obesity is associated with poor clinical end result in leukemic individuals and.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7023677825927734}
+{"content": "Monday, September 27, 2021\nThis article examines the economic consequences of collusion in both the output market and one of the input markets. We examine the results of sequential collusion, which leads to complications and inconsistencies in measuring antitrust damages. We also examine simultaneous collusion in both the input and output markets. Ultimately, the profit maximizing equilibrium are identical but there are complications along the way to the final collusive equilibrium. The article explores the private plaintiff problems involving antitrust standing, proving antitrust injury, and estimating antitrust damages.\nhttps://lawprofessors.typepad.com/antitrustprof_blog/2021/09/monopoly-and-monopsony-antitrust-standing-injury-and-damages.html", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8651899099349976}
+{"content": "Besides being underweight, babies born to women whose diet lacked sufficient protein during pregnancy tend to have kidney problems resulting from alterations that occurred while their organs were forming during the embryonic stage of their development. In a study published in PLOS ONE, researchers affiliated with the University of Campinas...medicalxpress.com\nFonte:https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2226482172169/study-shows-how-low-protein-intake-during-pregnancy-can-cause-renal-problems-in-offspring", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9831534028053284}
+{"content": "It has long been understood that an athlete’s performance depends not just on their physical prowess and fitness but also on psychological factors which help them to compete to the best of their ability. Even harking back as far as the ancient Olympics which began in Ancient Greece in 776BC, scholars have been fascinated by […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7268714904785156}
+{"content": "Boundary confusion refers to an assumption of intimacy that is not agreed upon by both parties, which leads to a sense of violation or crossing the line. It reflects a failure to recognize the physical or psychological boundary and distinctiveness of the other by either presumption of connection or lack of awareness of another’s personal space. It can be confusing for someone who feels they made a mistake but doesn’t understand why or how, and it can be alarming for those whose signals are being misread.\nAfter growing up in a household with extremely loose emotional boundaries, I soon learned the importance of establishing my own personal boundaries as quickly and clearly as possible. And, in recent years, I have even managed to become more eloquent about when and how to set them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5487554669380188}
+{"content": "\"Directors must consider whether the company will still be solvent following a proposed distribution. Directors may be personally liable should the company become insolvent.\"\nLack of government support\nThe warning will come as an additional blow to company directors, many of whom have not been eligible for any Covid-support schemes.\nAs reported by\nFTAdviser, the Budget on March 3 discussed continued support for those eligible for the CJRS - furlough scheme - and the self-employment income support scheme.\nHowever, Chancellor Rishi Sunak's statement continued to exclude support for over 700,000 limited company director/ shareholder businesses.\nSuch directors typically receive most of their remuneration through dividends, an acceptable practice under existing tax rules, and as such continue to receive no support under either the CJRS or the SEISS rules.\nsimoney.kyriakou@ft.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9392101764678955}
+{"content": "If you’re interested in learning how Yonomi can help simplify your smart home initiative, please contact our sales team. Is the Smart Home Still an Open Field of Opportunity?\nToday’s digital consumer has graduated beyond exploring the latest iPhone specifications, browsing through streaming apps on their TVs and discovering new ways to avoid internet ads. Consumers are more informed today than they ever have been, with Gen Z leading the pack as the most research- and value-driven generation yet. They also have the highest expectations for customer experience and ease-of-use. To outperform the competition, modern-day service providers are adopting strategies that rise above the noise, building personalized relationships and addressing real customer needs.\nFrom products to platforms, the smart home is consistently described as a fragmented market with numerous challenges. Providers are struggling to build an end-to-end holistic experience from these isolated platforms. However—with investment—evolving and educating both service providers and consumers offers a win-win solution.\nConsumer spending on smart home products is expected to reach well over $157 billion by 2023. While new smart home adopters are addressing one-off use cases like security or home entertainment, high-fiber users often have more than 16 connected devices in the home spanning multiple use cases like energy management, home maintenance, security and more. It’s quite simple: smart home products simplify the home, but the customer chooses how much simplification they want and where. With a trusted broadband provider guiding their path and unifying the experience, pioneering the future of the home can be safe, easy and fun.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6246558427810669}
+{"content": "How can socio-economic transitions be better managed? Lessons from four historical cases of industrial transition\nThis report uses four case studies from across the globe to draw lessons on how cities and regions can equitably manage the decline of major industrial and mining activities and minimize disruption to local economies. It finds commonalities among decarbonization transitions in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa, expanding the scope of success from simply closing industries to including social and economic equity in the transition process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9769659638404846}
+{"content": "This morning I heard that a gentle soul I used to work with took his own life. I have no insight into the circumstances, but I remember him as dedicated, loyal, incredibly intelligent, and unappreciated.\nWork is so powerfully entwined with our identity, and sense of worth, but we have made it into a sharp mechanical thing, measured by money. We demand that people leave their emotions at home, and yet we expect passion, creativity, and ownership.\nIt is 2019 and the world is a rapidly evolving place, connected, concerned, and complicated - we need our people to bring their whole selves to work, and we need to invest in their commitment if we want our businesses to survive.\nThe real world runs on compassion.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9897039532661438}
+{"content": "What You Need To Know About Kamado Grills What is a kamado grill?\nA coal kamado is a customary Japanese ceramic cooking appliance. Today’s most typical model is a foldable ceramic pot with grills and ventilation control openings. They are usually referred to as earthenware grills. Despite their modest design, the quality of the food produced by these grills has resulted in a cult following. Ceramic grills are also far more weatherproof than iron grills, which tarnish in many areas.\nWhy use a kamado grill instead of a metal grill?\nWith reduced circulation, the humidity in foods is better retained due to improved temperature management and uniformity. Because coal flames are at the maximum volume for the available circulation, adjusting airflow is how you control heat. Because a slow cooking chef can operate for up to 20 hours, the volume of air movement and absorption it generates has a significant impact on the moisture content of the final piece. A ceramic grill’s larger walls produce thermal mass, which gives it stability and reduces heat loss. On the other hand, iron grills radiate heat and need more fuel and ventilation to keep the boiling temperature stable. When using a metal grill, you should modify the flow to compensate for fluctuations in room temperature.\nStability\nThe persistence created by the heat trapped in the walls of the ceramic grill reduces temperature changes. Extended, short, and unhurried cooks become much more user-friendly as an outcome of this calmness. To keep your goal cooking temperature on a metal grill, you must alter the airflow to compensate when temperatures decrease, or the wind begins to flow.\nBody- Glazed Pot Ceramic Grills\nThey have a spherical form and are constructed with straps around the center of both the top and bottom, connected by a hinge. The issue with this concept is that you can’t evade physics; the grills stretch and shrink when warmed, and the belts need to be adjusted all the time. They leak and catch fire gaskets when they lose this setting.\nSome qualities are included in these and are regarded as an element of what has increased the same appeal. For openers, they are well-known for providing even temperature. It is worth noting that with these, you can use new textures for frying, and as a consequence, by picking the right, heat is spread uniformly throughout the domed framework, resulting in evenly cooked food. Second, they are well-known for their adaptability. This is connected to using various cooking sources, including charcoal, wood, and gas. Furthermore, it is vital to note that any wood can be used with these, which adds to their appeal. Additionally, if you’re using a gas cooker and want to add some wood aroma, these two can be utilized simultaneously.\nHeating can be regulated to be either high or low in this respect. When using the same, you must select a design that accurately meets your culinary requirements to guarantee that you are secure and consider it practical. At this stage, it is critical to emphasize that temperatures must always be maintained because too high temperatures can cause the ceramic to shatter.\nConclusion\nLastly, it’s worth noting that these can be divided into two categories. There are pre-made versions and customizable ones that allow the customer to choose the characteristics they require. Hence, they will be capable of obtaining patterns that complement their existing décor. The preliminary test with a\nKamado grill is learning how to utilize it. In most cases, a user manual will be provided. At the same time, this is true as soon as a user has control over the heat, which is done by the air circulation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6306866407394409}
+{"content": "Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs\nImproving the Provision of Active Labour Market Policies in Estonia\nThis report on Estonia is the seventh country study published in a series of reportslooking into how policies connect people with jobs. It discusses the set-up and performanceof active labour market policies (ALMPs) in Estonia. In particular, the report analysesthe institutional and regulatory framework of ALMP provision in Estonia, assessesthe need for ALMPs in the Estonian population and evaluates whether ALMPs reach thepeople they are targeted to. For that purpose, the report relies on the analysis ofa rich set of linked administrative data which allow to identify the labour marketobstacles faced by people furthest from the labour market, and identify gaps and overlapsin the ALMPs and related support provided to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8606004118919373}
+{"content": "Definitions of contacts. Household-based contacts include the index case’s immediate and extended households defined by dwelling. History-based contact tracing relies on active contact tracing for the preceding 2 days, including household (close) contacts and community (casual) contacts. The immediate household consists of the index case’s place of residence at the time of diagnosis. The extended household comprises the index case’s immediate household in addition to their other dwellings (i.e., core, regular and on/off)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9536064863204956}
+{"content": "Workers' Comp Are Demands for Spend Accountability Becoming More Complex? Look to EHO’s PBM360™ platform for integrated claims processing and real-time, detailed data reporting\nEHO is dedicated to getting injured employees back to work with positive outcomes while controlling utilization and prescription drug cost. By understanding the client’s plan requirements, EHO is able to recommend immediate cost-saving adjustments during the benefit design setup process. Complete customization is offered at no additional charge. Using EHO’s proprietary, cloud-based PBM360\nTM claims processing platform, clients can view real-time metrics on a plan level or individual member basis. Alerts and notifications can be tailored to plan guidelines to control dosing, spending limits, step edits, and prior authorizations.\nEHO is sensitive to the opioid crisis. Research on medical outcomes when opioids are used in workers’ compensation demonstrates that opioid use beyond the acute phase can impair function and be a barrier to recovery* EHO has partnered with Sure Med Compliance, the industry leader in opioid prescribing compliance, offering in-network providers a tool that helps ensure only patients that truly need opioids receive them and only for as long as needed.\nEHO Caters to Workers’ Compensation Plans State reporting Injury-specific formularies Detailed reports to account for spend Cost management strategies ePrescribing 24/7 live call center Real-time prior authorizations A Commitment to Clinical Services\nEHO effectively manages clinical utilization through a “real-time audit” of high-cost claims. All claims requiring a prior authorization are reviewed by clinical pharmacists with years of experience in the industry. Pharmacists review prescriptions before they are filled utilizing a live connection into the PBM360 claims processing system. The program has reduced clients’ annual pharmacy spend by between 15% to 20% through direct cost savings on existing medications and cost avoidance on newly prescribed medications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.749774694442749}
+{"content": "Burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that emerges from a prolonged period of stress or external demands. When we fail to listen to or are unable to respond to the limits of our internal warnings that we are doing too much, we reach “burnout.” While general symptoms of exhaustion are usually present, the most notable symptom of feeling burnt out is a loss of motivation, especially to complete work or maintain a relationship that was previously important or meaningful to us. This usually stems from feeling that our previous intense efforts have not accomplished the desired results or are now pointless. Fortunately, burnout is not a permanent state, but it takes some care and intention to replenish our spirits and revive.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9545989632606506}
+{"content": "A low carbon and circular industry for Europe\nThis paper looks at the opportunity for the circular economy to reduce the EU's greenhouse gas...\nInitiated by the Danish government, the programme aims to shift public procurement to support the transition to a circular economy. Through the partnership, members work to integrate procurement policies that emphasise circular economy criteria such as the use of non-toxic chemicals, extended product lifespan, and the cycling of biological and technical materials.\nPublic procurement refers to the process by which public authorities purchase goods and services from companies. The impact of public procurement on the transition to a circular economy could be significant as it is worth around EUR 2 trillion in the European Union, around 19% of GDP. Integration of holistic procurement requirements can increase demand for circular products and services, drive innovation, minimise environmental degradation and save public money, as the costs of the product’s entire life cycle will be considered.\nIn Denmark, where the public sector procures goods and services for around EUR 38 billion annually, a national initiative is aiming to shift the country’s public procurement practices to support a green transition of the market.\nThe Partnership for GPP is a collaborative initiative between Danish regions, municipalities and the Ministry of Environment and Food on common objectives for green procurement. The current 14 partners have committed themselves to integrate green goals in their procurement policies as well as greening their procurement on 11 specific product groups. Criteria include recyclability, number of chemicals, product lifespan and total cost of ownership – all elements essential for the transition to a circular economy. The partnership’s total volume of procurement is significant at EUR 5 billion.\nThe Partnership for GPP was established in 2006 by the then Minister of Environment, Connie Hedegaard, and Denmark’s three largest municipalities. The objective is to create a coalition of governmental bodies to increase procurement volumes and therefore have a larger impact on the market. The partnership is in close collaboration with the Forum for Sustainable Procurement, which is a broader national initiative targeting all stakeholders with an interest in procurement, and has been running since 2011.\nThe key activities of the Partnership for GPP revolve around collaboration, capacity building and sharing of knowledge and experiences. Through the partnership the members get access to knowledge on how to integrate environmental and economic requirements into tenders, and a common set of criteria they can use to strategically drive the market in the same direction. Membership is free, but active participation and the development of specific actions are requirements.\nOdense Municipality was to construct 40 new residences for youths with disabilities. By rethinking the tender and implementing green procurement requirements the new buildings were constructed using fewer unwanted chemicals, alternative materials such as paper wool for insulation, recycled bricks, and energy efficient solutions including LED lighting and solar water heating. The construction cost of the residences was 5% higher than business-as-usual, but it is expected that the extra investment will be repaid quickly due to lower operating costs (source: gronneindkob.dk, ansvarligeindkob.dk).\nThis paper looks at the opportunity for the circular economy to reduce the EU's greenhouse gas...\nBlackRock launched a circular economy public equity fund.\nPhilips is a global health technology company focused on improving health and enabling better...\nOur thought-leading insights into the opportunity of a circular economy. Download all of our...\nThe Ellen MacArthur Foundation works in Education & Training, Business & Government, Insight & Analysis, Systemic Initiatives and Communications to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.\nCharity Registration No.: 1130306\nOSCR Registration No.: SC043120\nCompany No.: 6897785\nEllen MacArthur Foundation ANBI RSIN nummer: 8257 45 925", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5923221111297607}
+{"content": "What cialis is and what it is used for?\ncialis is a treatment for adult men with erectile dysfunction. This is when a man cannot get, or keep a hard, erect penis suitable for sexual activity. Cialis has been shown to significantly improve the ability of obtaining a hard erect penis suitable for sexual activity.\nCialis contains the active substance tadalafil which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. Following sexual stimulation cialis works by helping the blood vessels in your penis to relax, allowing the flow of blood into your penis. The result of this is improved erectile function. Cialis will not help you if you do not have erectile dysfunction.\nCialis(Tadalafil 20mg)\nIt is important to note that cialis does not work if there is no sexual stimulation. You and your partner will need to engage in foreplay, just as you would if you were not taking a medicine for erectile dysfunction.\nCialis (tadalafil) is typically taken as a 10 mg dose about 30 minutes before sexual activity when needed. The dose can be adjusted anywhere from 5 mg to 20 mg depending on response Cialis (tadalafil) should not be taken more than once a day at any dose.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7058377861976624}
+{"content": "As part of the EU’s 2020 Industrial Strategy, the European Commission is planning the green and digital transition of 14 key industrial ecosystems for Europe. The European Council of Shopping Places was contacted to provide input on what it views as potential barriers in this transition for the retail sector, along with recommendations on how to address them. ECSP’s response is available here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7488558292388916}
+{"content": "We explore the utility of an on-demand multimodal conversational platform in extracting speech and facial metrics in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We investigate the extent to which these metrics correlate with objective clinical measures, particularly as they pertain to the interplay be-tween the affective, phonatory and motoric subsystems. 22 participants diagnosed with ASD engaged with a virtual agent in conversational affect production tasks designed to elicit facial and vocal affect. We found significant correlations between vocal pitch and loudness extracted by our platform during these tasks and accuracy in recognition of facial and vocal affect, as-sessed via the Diagnostic Analysis of Nonverbal Accuracy-2 (DANVA-2) neuropsychological task. We also found significant correlations between jaw kinematic metrics extracted using our platform and motor speed of the dominant hand assessed via a standardised neuropsychological finger tapping task. These findings offer preliminary evidence for the usefulness of these audiovisual analytic metrics and could help us better model the interplay between different physiological subsystems in individuals with ASD.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998743534088135}
+{"content": "However, at least quickly absorbs insulin the sugar, and for active mental activity is a sharp decline, and relief. So, as you can see, the sugar in its pure form - double-edged sword. The good news is that the glucose contained in some carbohydrates, the use of which does not cause such a sharp downturn. After eating breakfast on the right product, there is no doubt that his action will last a couple of minutes, much longer. These products are starchy carbohydrates: bread, rice and other cereal products, nuts, beans, and potatoes. Regularly eating these foods for breakfast, school children and students receive an excellent foundation for employment, supporting your brain for the entire school day. In summary, we can say that the best food for a snack during intense mental activity will not be traditional chocolate or sweet fizzy drinks, and bread with nuts. Fat: interfere with the brain as it turned out, in excess fat is not only spoil the figure, but also significantly impair brain function.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.873153030872345}
+{"content": "Prohibition, Privilege and the Drug Apartheid: The failure of drug policy reform to address the underlying fallacies of drug prohibition.\nAlternative models of legalisation, decriminalisation and regulation are emerging across the world. Whilst critics have asserted that prohibition and the ensuing ‘war on drugs’ lack both an evidence base and legitimacy, reformers are embracing these alternatives as indicators of progressive change. This paper, however, argues that such reforms adhere to the same arbitrary notions, moral dogma and fallacious evidence base as their predecessor.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5185725688934326}
+{"content": "The\ncapacity to aculate and recognize the profitability of deal-of-the-day promotions (DoDs) is of important significance for traders. It is likewise difficult as it calls for those traders to keep in mind lengthy-term, cross-selling, and cannibalization results and choose the correct bargain for the promotion. The authors broaden and enforce a version as a unfastened on-line calculator to assist traders to decide the income they could generate from those promotions. This calculator evaluated nearly 3, seven-hundred DoDs from the traders’ and providers’ perspectives. To advantage perception at the anticipated profitability of DoDs, the authors analyzed 627 of those deliberate promotions and 30 found out promotions. The outcomes imply that two-thirds of the deliberate and all found out DoDs are anticipated to be worthwhile withinside the lengthy term. Yet, DoDs are not likely to repay withinside the brief term. The findings additionally display that unredeemed coupons strongly growth income, specifically the ones of the provider.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.920271098613739}
+{"content": "A tremendous amount of money is being steered toward personalized learning (PL) initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels, and it is important to understand the return on the investment in students’ futures. It is only through rigorous discussions that educators and policymakers will be able to determine if PL is a passing fad or if it possesses the staying power necessary to show a positive impact on student achievement.\nEvaluation of Principles and Best Practices in Personalized Learning is a critical scholarly publication that explores the modern push for schools to implement PL environments and the continuing research to understand the best strategies and implementation methods for personalizing education. It seeks to begin creating a standardized language and standardized approach to the PL initiative and to investigate the implications it has on the educational system. Additionally, this book adds to the professional discussion of PL by looking at both the advantages and disadvantages of PL, the teacher’s role in PL, creating a PL program to scale, the role of technology and PL, the special education population and PL, emerging research on PL, and case studies involving PL. Featuring research on a wide range of topics such as blended learning, preservice teachers, and special education, this book is ideal for teachers, administrators, academicians, policymakers, researchers, and students.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6664151549339294}
+{"content": "Every year roughly 300 million fish are released from B.C. hatcheries to enhance dwindling stocks and sustain fisheries. Despite overwhelming investments of time and money, little has been done to fully review the effectiveness of salmonid enhancement and impact on wild populations in BC. The Hatchery Effectiveness Review is aimed at optimizing hatchery practices, improving the efficiency of enhancement strategies and ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future for wild salmon. Hatchery vs Wild Salmon Survival\nResults to date from our Marine Science Program highlighted the poor survival of hatchery fish from Cowichan River Hatchery, which consistently survive at less than half the survival rates of wild fish from the same system. While hatcheries and enhancement techniques will likely continue to be a necessity for the sustainability of wild Pacific salmon, there is room for improvement. This is particularly important given the ongoing fisheries restrictions necessitated by the very poor status of some Chinook and Coho salmon stocks, as well as the push for more production of Chinook salmon to meet prey needs for endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales.\nThe primary components of the program include:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6024023294448853}
+{"content": "We use our capital to create economic, social, and environmental impact, by backing companies that are addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which are aimed at providing climate solutions, preserving oceans and forests, providing better education, ensuring well-being and health, and ending inequality and poverty.\nWe invest not only our capital but are also interested in being part of the journey of the founders we back, by supporting their dreams and enabling the achievement of their vision.\nWe also believe in backing womxn-led businesses and under-represented founders, as these businesses are strongly under-funded, and we believe in their ability to perform better over time – generating more revenue, being more capital efficient and getting to profitability more quickly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.997220516204834}
+{"content": "Affairs & Infidelity Recovery\nThe discovery of an affair is a devastating and heartbreaking experience in a relationship. Infidelity causes a deep betrayal tearing the foundation of trust in the relationship and marriage. It is often shocking to the betrayed partner and can leave the individual feeling alone, blindsided, confused, and devastated.\nWhile the discovery of an affair is damaging and traumatizing, there is the hope of recovery. A couple does not necessarily have to resort to a break-up or divorce. Couples often are challenged with overwhelming feelings of anger, hopelessness, despair, and sadness. If they remain stuck in this place, it may lead to a negative cycle of bitterness and resentment.\nCouples therapy offers hope for an opportunity for healing, forgiveness, and growth leading to positive change if partners are willing to engage in the process. The partner who had an affair must end contact with the affair partner to rebuild and repair trust. We can navigate the road on this journey together to guide you into a meaningful, satisfying and joyful relationship.\nDr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman, world-renown relationship researchers, provide extensive evidence-based research in betrayal and affair recovery models for couples. Additionally, Esther Perel, a couple and relationship expert in affairs and infidelity, includes information on intimacy and sexuality. After conducting a couples’ assessment, I provide a treatment plan and techniques to meet your goals. Emotionally Focused Therapy offers to understand the couple’s dance of pursuer and withdrawer, processing and uncovering deep feelings, providing insight and stability in the relationship.\nAmbivalence exploration helps individuals unsure of whether to remain in the relationship process their emotions and the benefits and risks of their decision. Couples therapy is helpful to those who want to commit to their relationship goals in reconnecting, repairing, rebuilding trust, healing, setting healthy boundaries, and strengthening their relationship.\nWhat is Considered Infidelity?\nThere is a wide variety of what exactly counts as cheating in a relationship or marriage. One partner may view cybersex and pornography as infidelity, while the other partner may not. Some may view an emotional affair as harmless and may begin to invest their energy and time outside of their relationship. Others may only consider real sex outside of the marriage as a betrayal and may entertain others’ company, and may not view an emotional affair as infidelity.\nWhat Causes Infidelity?\nThe research studies demonstrate that most adults have an expectation of monogamy in a romantic relationship and marriage. However, extramarital affairs are a result of several reasons for straying outside of a committed relationship. A stable relationship requires emotional and physical intimacy and a meaningful, fulfilling, and satisfying relationship. The reasons that an individual may engage in an affair include the following:\nEgo Boost\nLack of emotional intimacy\nAs an ending of relationship or marriage\nLow Self-Confidence\nSex Addiction\nAvoidance of issues\nDepression\nSeveral Types of Infidelity Sexual Affair\nA sexual affair involves a physical intimate sexual liaison, romantic or passionate attachment driven by desire between two individuals and without knowing the partner knowing of the affair. Boundaries in committed relationships dissolve when a partner steps outside of the committed relationship and marriage, establishing mutual agreements, limitations, and physical exclusivity rules. An individual becomes involved in a physical, sexual clandestine affair without emotional attachment outside of the committed relationship and marriage. A lustful passionate sexual affair is generally short-lived, with most lastly an average of six months. Nevertheless, there have been affairs that are secret and hidden and have lasted for years. Overall, most physical, sexual infidelities cannot sustain the level of attraction and excitement without an emotional connection and tend to fade away. The expectation of sexual exclusivity broken by the individual that strays outside of the marriage causes a deep sense of betrayal, loss, devastation, and trauma to their partner.\nObject Affair\nThe individual’s attention is drawn away from the relationship and marriage and replaced by an outside activity, hobby, work, or interest. The individual rearranges their schedules and time making this their priority instead of their partner. “The Golf Widow” is an example where the partner is left alone for long periods while the individual spends their weekends enjoying golfing with their friends while neglecting their primary relationship. Individuals may become obsessed with their professional careers and spend most of their time focused on work while ignoring their partners and family. The excessive amount of energy, investment, time, and resources in pursuing these interests interferes with the relationship and marriage’s emotional and physical intimacy.\nCybersex Affair\nA significant phenomenon on the Internet is online infidelity involving both an emotional and physical affair whereby the individual develops a connection known as cybersex or an online affair. It may begin as cyber flirting and escalate to an individual connecting to another in cyber sexual encounters through viewing pornography, live chat rooms, email, and sexting. The powerful attraction of the Internet and sexuality is powerful as it holds power to the relationship and marriage’s negative impact. These infidelities involve secrecy with the potential to take it to the next level and decide to meet in person bringing it from online internet infidelity to a physical affair. Cybersex can become an online sexual addiction with the individual spending more time on the computer than with their partner, destroying the relationship’s intimacy and trust. Often, cybersex is a symptom of problems, sexually compulsive behavior, and a lack of satisfaction.\nEmotional Affair\nOften this starts when the partner becomes emotionally attached and close to another individual other than their partner. It may begin as a friendship and evolve into a severe threat to the relationship. They become involved with an individual of the gender they are attracted to, harming the relationship. The individual may spend a significant amount of time flirting, connecting on the phone, social media, keeping the relationship a secret, and taking away time from their partner. The individual may share sensitive personal information regarding the couple’s love relationship and unfavorable comparisons between their partners and friends. An emotional betrayal is as challenging and devastating to heal from as a physical, sexual affair.\nImpact of Infidelity on Partner\nAn affair’s betrayal contains adverse emotional, physical, and psychological effects affecting both partners in the relationship or marriage.\nSymptoms\nShame\nAnger\nDistress\nAnxiety & Panic Attacks\nSleep Disturbance\nSelf-Blame\nOvereating/Undereating\nOver Exercising\nLower work performance\nHigh-risk behaviors\nPost-Traumatic-Stress Syndrome (PTSD)\nIncreased Alcohol and Substance Use\nLow Self-Confidence & Self-Worth\nDepression and Sadness\nIf you have experienced infidelity, it is essential that you heal, process, and grieve the loss as a betrayed partner. Couples therapy can help heal, recover, and grow in rebuilding the foundation of trust in your relationship or marriage. I offer an inclusive, safe, non-judgmental, and non-shaming environment to explore these feelings. I am here to provide compassion, empathy, and support to help guide you in the healing process to recover from the trauma of betrayal.\nReferences\nGottman, J. M. (1994). What predicts divorce? The relationship between Marital processes and marital outcomes. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.\nGottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (2012). What makes love last: How to build trust and avoid betrayal. New York: Simon and Schuster.\nGottman, J. M. (2011). The science of trust: Emotional attunement for couples. New York: W.W. Norton and Company.\nGottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (2008). Gottman method couple therapy. A. S.\nGurman (Ed.), Clinical handbook of couple therapy (pp. 138-164). New York, NY, US: Guilford Press.\nGottman, J. M., Gottman, J. S., & DeClaire, J. (2006). 10 lessons to transform your marriage. New York: Crown Publishers.\nGottman, J. S. (2004). Introduction: An abbreviated history and overview of Gottman method couples’ therapy. In J. S. Gottman (Ed.), The marriage clinic casebook (pp. 1-10). New York: W.W. Norton.\nGottman, J. M., & Levenson, R. (2002). A two-factor model for predicting when a couple will divorce: Exploratory analyses using 14-year longitudinal data. Family Process, 41(1), 83-96. Connections with family, friends, and lovers. New York: Crown Publishers.\nGottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (1999). The seven principles for making marriage work. New York: Crown Publishers.\nPerel, E. (2006). Mating in captivity: Reconciling the erotic + the domestic. New York: HarperCollins.\nPerel, E. (2017). The state of affairs: Rethinking infidelity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5210757255554199}
+{"content": "A new introductory quantum mechanics curriculum\njournal contributionposted on 05.10.2018, 08:22 by Antje Kohnle, Inna Bozhinova, Dan Browne, Mark EverittMark Everitt, Aleksejs Fomins, Pieter Kok, Gytis Kulaitis, Martynas Prokopas, Derek Raine, Elizabeth Swinbank\nThe Institute of Physics New Quantum Curriculum consists of freely available online learning and teaching materials (quantumphysics.iop.org) for a first course in university quantum mechanics starting from two-level systems. This approach immediately immerses students in inherently quantum-mechanical aspects by focusing on experiments that have no classical explanation. It allows from the start a discussion of the interpretive aspects of quantum mechanics and quantum information theory. This paper gives an overview of the resources available from the IOP website. The core text includes around 80 articles which are co-authored by leading experts, arranged in themes, and can be used flexibly to provide a range of alternative approaches. Many of the articles include interactive simulations with accompanying activities and problem sets that can be explored by students to enhance their understanding. Much of the linear algebra needed for this approach is included in the resource. Solutions to activities are available to instructors. The resources can be used in a variety of ways, from being supplemental to existing courses to forming a complete programme.\nFunding This research was funded by the Institute of Physics. History School Science Department Physics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6985057592391968}
+{"content": "Teachers work tirelessly to instill critical knowledge, skills, and values in the world’s upcoming generations. Unfortunately, this essential duty comes with a price. It is not uncommon for educators to find themselves on the other side of a lawsuit that costs them their savings, their job, or even their licensure.\n1. Allegations of Sexual Misconduct\nAllegations of inappropriate student-teacher relationships have made headlines for decades. While these allegations are often, unfortunately, true, false accusations are equally prevalent. Having educator liability insurance coverage can help teachers feel supported should they ever find themselves in this distressing situation.\n2. Lawsuits Regarding Quality of Education\nIf a family feels that their child did not receive an adequate education, that family may choose to take legal action against specific teachers, the school itself, or even the entire district. While these cases are often settled out of court, insurance policies can cover the ensuing fees for legal representation.\n3. Liability for Inadequate Student Accommodations\nSome students with disabilities require specific accommodations during their time at school. If a teacher or school does not honor these accommodations, that family is entitled to sue for the physical and emotional impact this has on students.\nToday’s teachers wear many hats, and the stress of the job is overwhelming even without the additional worry of career-ending accusations. By maintaining adequate insurance coverage, however, educators can take at least one stressor off their overloaded plates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9548761248588562}
+{"content": "Written By: Joseph W. Goetz, Yoko Mimura, Miti P. Desai, and Brenda J. Cude\nThe current study explored differences in financial behaviors between college students in Georgia who retained the merit-based HOPE Scholarship and those who lost it. Logistic regression was used to analyze data from a sample of 557 undergraduate students from a large southeastern university. Students who initially had HOPE Scholarships but lost them were less likely to have used recommended financial management practices and had higher credit card as well as student loan debt than students who retained HOPE Scholarships. The results suggest that students who had lost the HOPE Scholarship may be more financially vulnerable than initially expected, particularly given their higher levels of debt and maladaptive financial management practices. Key Words: college students, financial behavior, financial managementDownload Journal", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5850542783737183}
+{"content": "In recent years, offshore renewables have been facing rapid technology cost reductions and significant uptake in various markets. New capacities are emerging elsewhere despite the North Sea and nearby Atlantic Ocean having over 90 percent of global offshore wind installations. New technologies like floating wind installations are rapidly increasing the economic potential of offshore renewables. […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6800300478935242}
+{"content": "Apart from being a humanitarian crisis, the biggest fallout of COVID-19 is its global disruptions of economic activity. Today, the world is in a double shock of supply and demand struggling to push the “reset” button. As losses mount and uncertainties surrounding the economy and public health intensifies, a global perspective and best practices on how to face these challenges become imperative.\nAs a trusted risk advisor, Marsh organized a session where a panel of experts provided insights on how to secure receivables and safely sustain and expand business.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9994125366210938}
+{"content": "The key gauge of manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) China registered a dip of 50.9 in June 2021. In the last month, it was 51. This is because the production got slowed due to the poor power supply, which halted the production. The official data released on Wednesday exhibited the facts. The reading was clocked above the expectation of the market forecast carried by Nomura, which was 50.7.\nThe NBS’s (National Bureau of Statistics) Zhao Qinge said that the PMI of manufacturing might have slipped by 0.1 per cent, but it was following the expansion zone. That displayed that manufacturing was showing steady growth.\nNotably, any reading beyond 50 is an indication of activities expanding. However, the reading less than that is contradictory. The manufacturing PMI has remained above 50 for a record sixteen months without a miss.\nThe chief China economist at Nomura, Lu Ting said that moderation resulted from a drop in the production subindex. The rebound of new orders and employment subindices also triggered it more than offset, she added.\nIn June, the production subindex dropped to 51.9. It was lower than 0.8 percentage points compared to 52.7 in May. Zhao said that the shortages of coal, chip and power supply lead to the situation. The chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China, Wang Dan, believed that the supply shortage would continue until the end of the year. Moreover, the global shortage of chips and other industrial inputs would put a bar on the production growth of the nation.\nWang noted that the resurgence of COVID-19 in major Asian countries, including India, has now led to global demands relies on China for meeting the supplies. However, China’s supply issues can be resolved once other Asian countries recover to the full capacity of their production capacities. He sounded optimistic estimated better performance the next year.\nThe subindex of new orders hiked to 50.5 in June in comparison to May, which was 51.3. However, the new export subindex in May was 48.3, which slipped to 48.1 in June.\nThe slip indicated the weaker sequential momentum, as per Lu. It would have been caused due to congestion at South China ports.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6097668409347534}
+{"content": "A decision to end a relationship (both with a person of the same or the opposite sex) sometimes requires a proper legal regulation of relations between former partners / spouses and their children. Such regulations include, among others, divorce proceedings, establishing custody over children, contacts with children, divisions of property or awarding alimony and support. In some cases, these activities should also include securing rights of parents’ new partners, including the right to maintain contacts with their partner’s children.\nOur experience:\n– divorce proceedings;\n– proceedings aimed at establishing a custody over children and contacts with children; – division of property and establishment of property separation; – alimony and support proceedings; – preparation of voluntary parental agreements between biological parents and social parents.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9940186738967896}
+{"content": "You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image.\nDoes gardening count as a moderate workout?\nIn the fitness world, it's an ongoing debate.\nYes, say some people: the walking, bending, digging and pruning is sufficiently strenuous to gain fitness benefits.\nNo, say others: more vigorous movement is needed. A recent study might put this discussion to rest, at least for older people.\nResearchers from Kansas State University studied the gardening habits of 14 men and women aged 63 to 86.\nThey noted how much time the participants spent on tasks such as watering, walking, cleaning tools, weeding and harvesting.\nHeart rates and oxygen uptake were measured to determine how hard they worked.\nStandard measures that rate the intensity of physical activities were used to evaluate the work. Activities such as digging, raking and mulching used upper and lower body muscles and scored as moderate-intensity exercise.\nMixing soil and hand weeding engaged only the upper body and were scored as lower intensity.\nOverall, the gardeners' activity was of moderate intensity but changed with the seasons.\nThe study, published in the journal HortTechnology, noted that older people often become sedentary - and that the dynamic qualities of gardening could help them stay active.\n-Jeannine Stein.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9731760621070862}
+{"content": "Slide 3: We live in an unusual, stable climate\nDuration: 00:00:58\nNotes:\nThe earth's atmospheric composition and temperature change over the long term. This graph details variations over the last 500 000 years. It is clear from the graph that the current period (approximately the last 10 000 years) has been unusually climatically stable. However, it is clear that there has been considerable variation over the last 500 000 years, following a pulsed trend typical of a system varying around an equilibrium value. It is important to note that the Holocene (recent history) is particularly warm in relation to the planet's history - Earth is generally better adapted to a cool climate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9231918454170227}
+{"content": "Aza-boron-diquinomethene complexes bearing\nN-aryl chromophores: synthesis, crystal structures, tunable photophysics, the protonation effect and their application as pH sensors† Abstract\nA series of aza-boron-diquinomethene complexes (\n1a–1e) bearing different N-aryl chromophores were synthesized and characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, optical absorption and emission spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. These robust thermal complexes possess tunable intense luminescence from blue to red with relatively high emission quantum yields. The introduction of different N-aryl chromophores into the aza-BODIQU core significantly tuned the emission colors. The relationship between their structures and properties was investigated systematically via spectroscopic methods and simulated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Additionally, the application of 1c as a pH sensor with a remarkable colour-changing property has been investigated. All these results indicate that these complexes exhibit robust thermal stability, tunable photophysical properties, relatively high photoluminescence quantum yields and protonation effect, making these complexes potential candidates for pH sensors, bioimaging probes and organic light-emitting materials.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9521424770355225}
+{"content": "Exclusive: Boosting stadium security with AI technology Share this content Mark Zayek, COO of Astrophysics Inc. discusses how the use of Artificial Intelligence can help to improve stadium security.\nAs we pass the one year anniversary since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, our daily lives still remain dramatically disrupted. Travel remains low from pre-pandemic highs, corporations are slowly bringing employees back to their offices and stadiums remain quiet as sporting events, concerts and live performances gradually open back up. Live events have started again and their return will mark a shift away from a year that centred on global health concerns and back towards pressing security issues. As people gather again for live events, stadiums and arenas will once again be tasked with protecting fans, athletes, performers and their staff at these potential targets.\nArenas can be challenging locations to properly protect. They have multiple entrances for both the general public and players, performers and staff; each entrance requires security checkpoints that prevent threats from entering the facility. Layouts may change from event to event, requiring staff and equipment to relocate to accommodate shifting security procedures. On top of it all, threats are constantly evolving, requiring security personnel and their systems to stay up-to-date with the latest screening and threat identification tools.\nThere is one stadium security tool perfectly suited to meet all these challenges: x-ray screening. These non-intrusive, high-throughput scanners can quickly evaluate backpacks, purses, bags and deliveries to locate threats and verify shipping manifests. Scanners equipped with enhanced mobility packages can relocate quickly and help security personnel adjust to changing security needs. The latest technologies, including Astrophysics’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, decreasing the need for extra security personnel while improving threat detection and ensuring throughput is not impacted during popular events.\nIn fact, Astrophysics offers an x-ray scanner designed specifically to protect stadiums and arenas that includes all these advanced features: the XIS-6040SE with AI. This modular scanner, based on our most popular design, is ideally suited to protect fans, performers and staff at live events, for the reasons we will explore below.\nBuilt for stadium security\nStadiums are fast-paced, high-energy environments. Security scanners need to be designed to operate and keep pace with all the activity within those locations and the XIS-6040SE is perfect for that mission.\nThe XIS-6040SE is a checkpoint scanner designed to screen backpacks, parcels and packages for hidden threat objects. Its compact design allows for deployment in the tightest locations and it comes equipped with the latest advanced imaging technology including colour imaging and material discrimination.\nThe XIS-6040SE is also optimised for operating in stadium environments. It is designed with a mobility package for easy relocation. Its shock-absorbing wheels, stainless steel handles and collapsible roller table all facilitate quick and easy movement around any facility and allow for rapid redeployment to new checkpoints. Its spill-resistant conveyor belt protects its critical components from liquids, ensuring neither security personnel nor exciting fans accidentally damage this critical equipment.\nThese features pair well with the scanner’s compact frame, helping it fit through narrow doorways and move down small hallways. This small footprint allows it to operate in nearly any location and serve as the focal point of any security checkpoint. In arenas, speed and flexibility are critical. The XIS-6040SE is ideally designed for these environments, delivering critical security screening when and where it is needed.\nAdvanced Artificial Intelligence imaging technology\nAll Astrophysics’ scanners come equipped with industry-leading imaging technology. High-resolution images are displayed with 24-bit colour. Combined with enhanced material discrimination, operators can quickly identify an object’s material composition, helping determine whether it is harmless or threatening. Enhanced Imaging (EI) and high-contrast analysis deliver clear, precise images, making sure no threat escapes security personnel detection.\nThe key element of effective security screening has traditionally been the use of well-trained personnel operating the equipment. Highly trained screeners understand the scanner’s features and can leverage its capabilities to quickly screen numerous objects without slowing throughput. The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically impacted facilities’ ability to recruit, train and maintain effective screening personnel. Budgets were cut while arenas and stadiums sat empty and personnel who contracted COVID-19 had massive negative impacts on security operations.\nThe challenge in stadiums and arenas often comes down to understaffed or undertrained security personnel. These personnel may not be familiar with how to operate x-ray scanners and received minimal training in how to effectively screen objects. However, rapidly improving technology, including advanced neural networks and artificial intelligence, are now making those concerns a thing of the past.\nAstrophysics’ AI software supports and supplements security screening with even the most novice personnel. This fully-integrated screening software provides automated threat recognition and is available on all Astrophysics units. This cutting-edge technology is a game-changer for critical infrastructure checkpoint security.\nThe AI software is fully adaptable and learns how to recognise and better identify threats as it analyses more scanned images. The system is also so adept at finding hidden objects, it can identify threats that are hidden, rotated or partially obscured, ensuring no object escapes detection. Once a suspicious object is located, whether it might be a knife, gun, or liquid container, the software highlights its location on screen and notifies security personnel that a physical inspection is needed. Best of all, it does not require extensive training for personnel – simply activate a scanner equipped with Astrophysics’ AI and start screening.\nA revolution in X-ray security\nThe XIS-6040SE with AI will revolutionise x-ray screening, especially for stadiums and arenas. As these locations reopen for live events, they will need to balance not only keeping performers, fans and their staff safe, but also juggle costs with limited revenues as event capacities slowly increase. Time and resources will be limited, making AI software a key tool in ensuring screening checkpoints are ready for the rush of fans returning for live events.\nAI software will not pry into athlete’s personal belongings – it simply scans an object, looks for identifiable threats and then quickly moves on to the next object to scan. The AI software does not differentiate between fans, performers or staff – it takes the same objective approach to every object it scans. It eliminates opportunities for profiling and removes biases from the screening process, ensuring everyone is treated the same as they enter a facility.\nAs capacities expand, the arenas will then need to adjust their security plans and checkpoint layouts to accommodate larger crowds. Different events, such as sporting events, concerts and live performances, will require different checkpoint configurations to manage throughput while screening every fan that enters the facility. If an arena hosts a sporting event one night and then immediately follows it up with a concert the next, screening personnel can efficiently relocate the scanners before the first fan arrives for the new event.\nStadium security checkpoints are the perfect locations for the compact, mobile XIS-640SE. When paired with AI technology, even the least experienced security operator can quickly and effectively screen fans and staff at a very high throughput, without sacrificing performance or overall security. Facilities can also save on labour costs by not needing to worry about hiring additional staff or training them on the new system. This extra benefit helps drive home how critical x-ray security is for stadiums and arenas and how easily it can be incorporated into existing security budgets.\nThis article was published in the May 2021 edition of International Security Journal. Pick up your FREE digital copy on the link here", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6730501651763916}
+{"content": "This 30-minute listen is a great introduction to us and our work.\nCategory Archives\nPodcast\nThe Ciencia, Fe y Esperanza (i.e., Science, Faith, and Hope) project addresses the disconnection between faith and science in the Latinx community with the intent of creating a safe space for dialogue, providing education, and encouraging young people to see STEM careers as vocational callings.\nOur own Greg Cootsona discusses the supposed conflict between science and religion in Princeton Theological Seminary’s Podcast, The Distillery.\nRachel Held Evans, who passed away in 2019, was a leading voice for progressive Christians and found that integrating science was critical for keeping her faith. In fact, when we surveyed our audience in 2020, we found she was one of the top voices who had influenced our respondants.\nAfter decades of analyzing the religious perspectives of scientists and the views religous people have about science, Elaine Howard Ecklund has now written a book for the church. In it, she offers eight shared values that can help advance the conversaton about science in our churches.\nDisciple Science is an organization dedicated to creating quality videos that would “reach those who feel forced to choose between science and Christianity and invite them to follow Jesus, know creation, and grow in faith.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7373536825180054}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis study addresses the initiation mechanisms of mass failures on clinoform foresets. Previous studies have created mass flows by releasing dense water-sediment mixtures into standing water, thus imposing the initial conditions for the mass failures rather than allowing them to form on their own. Para-meters such as the density, composition and initial momentum of the failures are pre-determined, precluding observation of the factors that set them initially. This study uses a new experimental method that allows a range of mass failures to self-generate. Building a clinoform using a cohesive mixture of walnut-shell sand and kaolinite allows the foreset to build up and fail episodically, generating mass failures. Slopes undergo a series of morphological changes prior to failure, creating a concave shape that becomes exaggerated as deposition continues. This morphology leaves the slope in a metastable state. Once the slope is destabilised, failure is initiated. This study investigates the effect of clinoform progradation rates on failure size and frequency by conducting experiments over a range of water and sediment discharge rates. Neither failure size nor failure frequency changes with discharge rate; instead, increases in sediment supply are taken up by changes in the partitioning of sediment between the steep upper foreset and the more gradual delta-front apron (toeset) below. Sediment is delivered to the delta-front apron by a form of semi-continuous slow creep along the foreset. This slow creep is a failure mode that has not received sufficient attention in the submarine mass-flow literature. The independence of failure size and frequency from sediment supply rate suggests that the presence of mass-failure deposits does not provide information on the rate of sediment delivery. If these relations hold at field scales, this would imply that individual mass failures are relatively insensitive to changes in water and sediment supply.\nBibliographical notePublisher Copyright:\n© 2014 International Association of Sedimentologists.\nKeywords Clinoform progradation Cohesive sediment Sediment transport Slow creep Turbidity currents", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5933388471603394}
+{"content": "The risks of wildfire are clear, but in between individual hardship and broader economic impacts, many other costs are typically not accounted for by investors.\nChina is a double-edged sword: it is the world-leading renewables developer, installing more than double the gigawatt capacity of its nearest competitor over the past decade both in terms of wind and solar power, but at the same time it has seen the highest coal capacity additions over the same period – nearly quadruple that seen in India.\nWhile one in every three dollars in the US is managed following sustainable investment strategies, and the nation is the world’s largest country issuer of green bonds, there remain significant opportunities for growth. Early signs indicate the Biden administration could provide a ‘turbo boost’.\nView the RI team’s report from the second quarter of 2021\nOur UK Real Estate strategy to reach net zero by 2050 addresses a major source of risk for commercial property investors and aims to deliver better outcomes for all stakeholders\nThe European Commission has unveiled its Fit for 55 roadmap setting out the transformation to deliver the European Union’s 2030 target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5539529323577881}
+{"content": "The World Health Organisation (WHO), has disowned reported high ranking for Nigerian government’s COVID-19 response.\nWHO country representative, Walter Kazadi Mulombo who gave the clarification on the sidelines of the commencement of Nigeria’s second phase of the COVID-19 vaccines programme at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, on Monday, said the organisation had not ranked countries based on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.\nhe said. “Some independent media analysis had previously presented a ranking for top 10 countries, with Nigeria appearing on the fourth position. It should be noted, however, that this is not a WHO ranking,”\nMulombo, however, noted that Nigeria had mounted one of the most effective responses to COVID-19, putting in place measures.\nThe representative added;\n“As I always mentioned at different fora, vaccines are a critical tool in the battle against COVID-19. These vaccines are safe and effective and will be the game-changer. But for the foreseeable future, we must continue wearing masks, physical distance, and avoid crowds.”\nHe also noted that Nigeria is currently experiencing the third wave of COVID-19 outbreaks.\nThe Global Normalcy Index ranked Nigeria fourth out of 50 countries on the Economist’s Global Normalcy Index. The index sought to establish which nations were returning to their pre-pandemic ranges by classifying nations on eight metrics: time away from residence, retail, workplace use, public transportation, site visitors, air journeys, cinema visits, and sporting occasions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9873104691505432}
+{"content": "Students look for professional\ndissertation literature review writing help online. After enrolling in a postgraduate program, writing a dissertation is inevitable. A dissertation chapter two is a section where students must supply the supervisor with a summation of the significant past scholarly works. This past literature must pertain to the dissertation subject area, making writing such a section complicated & tedious. Besides, writing an excellent literature review provides a student’s dissertation with relevant ideas; any left gaps left in the previously done research can be identified & filled. However, this isn’t an easy task that can take less time since gathering literature on a topic demands extensive focus and concentration.\nAt times, students feel the need to seek experts who can provide\nfirst-class dissertation chapter two writing services. The assistance students require throughout the draft is provided by expert writers; as this is a section that can make or break a dissertation. Without a doubt, being a postgraduate student is stressful. However, students can make their academic lives easier by engaging the best writers. That’s the smart move that many students take; especially when they can’t figure out the best approach for writing a dissertation literature review. In addition, a dissertation has various chapters, and the most intricate of all is a literature review. Hence, a literature review can be strenuous and tasking for students writing dissertations for the first time. Steps to Follow When Writing a Dissertation Literature Review\nStudents rely on\nprofessional dissertation literature review writing services, given the challenges associated with the writing process. Students find the process tiring, and the below steps can portray the intricacy of the process. First, search for meaningful information– before the data gathering process begins, it’s crucial to define the topic. That’s to assist you in gathering literature that relates to the research problem. Proceed to evaluate & select suitable sources– the topic is widely researched, therefore reading everything written on it may be challenging. Evaluate the most relevant sources to the research question. It’s relevant to identify debates, themes, & gaps– to begin organizing a lit review’s argument & structure; it is crucial to understand the relationship between the consulted sources. Outlining the literature review’s structure is another requirement– there are various approaches towards organizing a lit review by strategizing how to begin and end. Commence the literature review writing process-like any other academic paper; a dissertation literature review must include all chapters. 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+{"content": "JAKARTA, 07 OCTOBER, 2021 - Indonesia's leading e-wallet DANA today expands a new added value for its users by providing phone screen protection insurance with Singapore-headquartered regional insurtech Igloo. Through this partnership, DANA aims to offer its over 80 million users an affordable microinsurance solution through a digital channel to purchase mobile phone screen protection and make a claim, all in one app.\nUnderwritten by PT Jasa Asuransi Indonesia-Jasindo and distributed by PT Insco Multi Pratama, plans start from as low as Rp500 and cover up to a maximum of Rp200,000 for cracked phone screens on both new and used mobile phones. To activate the protection, users can navigate to \"DANA Siaga\" in the DANA app to select a plan that suits their lifestyle or select the add-on when completing their purchase of mobile recharge. Together with Igloo, DANA has introduced a digital solution \"As a lifestyle-based digital wallet application, DANA offers a one-stop solution to accommodate the various characteristics and needs of its users all across Indonesia. It includes expanding collaboration and partnerships with Igloo to protect users' phones, and their mobile-based activities are hassle-free. Moreover, the need for microinsurance is in high demand. Based on the Financial Services Authority (OJK) data alone, the development of microinsurance as of June 2019 already has 22.1 million policyholders or participants. Therefore, we warmly welcome this partnership to continue to encourage the advancement of insurance in Indonesia and increase financial inclusion,\" said Vince Iswara, CEO & Co-Founder of DANA. The new protection aligns with DANA's commitment to continuously updating and improving the user experience in digital transactions through the DANA app to reach more users throughout the nation. DANA has seen growth during the pandemic, with the number of transactions increased by 151% YOY. Referring to data from App Annie – a provider of application analytics and application market data – DANA was the only finance app amongst the Top 10 most downloaded apps in Indonesia across all categories in Q2 2021. It also ranks first in the financial apps category for most downloads (iOS and Android) in Indonesia in Q22021. According to the ‘Southeast Asia (SEA), the home for digital transformation’ report, Indonesia has seen the strongest growth in the region (21 million, equivalent to a 15% growth) with high smartphone ownership (98.2% in Jan 2021). Mobile phones have been a critical tool for merchants and gig workers who run their businesses and become an integral part of consumer's social life. \"Dana has played a pivotal role in driving digital adoption of financial services amongst the Indonesian customers. This trend has been accelerated due to the pandemic with increasing reliance on cashless payments from utility payments to investments. Igloo is proud to collaborate with Dana to extend its digital solution of micro insurance portfolio to Dana consumers in an intuitive and affordable fashion.” said Raunak Mehta, Igloo Chief Commercial Manager. This initiative marks Igloo’s second partnership with a mobile wallet brand after GCash, in the region, strengthening its presence to provide affordable and accessible insurance for the masses by working with partners from diverse verticals. Igloo had secured partnerships with industries that range across e-commerce, logistics, automobiles, transportation, telecommunication, banking, travel and hospitality and the gig economy. In Indonesia, aside from DANA, Igloo has partnered with the country’s largest e-logistics platforms, Ritase, e-commerce company, Bukalapak, home and business appliances solution provider, Modena, and freight logistics marketplace, Kargo Technologies. Regionally, Igloo also works with food delivery company, foodpanda, SEA’s leading e-commerce platform, Shopee, on-demand and SEA's fastest-growing hotel management platform RedDoorz.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8366483449935913}
+{"content": "The increasing demand for micromobility services for first- and last-mile connectivity, cost-effective and convenient mobility options, and need for curbing urban traffic congestion are the major factors driving the growth of the micromobility market in Malaysia. Due to the aforementioned factors, the industry is projected to generate $4,549.8 million revenue in 2030, advancing at a strong CAGR, of 99.9%, during the forecast period (2021–2030).\nThe COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on almost all industries, including micromobility, in 2020. However, the micromobility industry has begun to show the sign of recovery and it is expected to stabilize in coming years. In Malaysia, lockdowns influenced customer behavior and mobility patterns, with more consumers preferring micromobility over public transit, as shared transportation is seen as a health risk. To reduce the threat of infection, there has been a significant movement away from shared mobility and public transportation. Thus, people seem to prefer single occupancy options.\nThe Malaysian micromobility market is categorized into e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, e-pods, bikes, and scooters, on the basis of vehicle type. Among these, the e-mopeds category is projected to exhibit the fastest growth during the forecast period. This can be mainly ascribed to the fact that this vehicle type is widely used in the country, owing to the ease of operation, convenience, economical nature, and environment-friendly mobility option.\nMoreover, the Malaysian micromobility market is bifurcated into first- and last-mile and multimodal, on the basis of model. Between the two, the first- and last-mile category accounted for larger market share in 2020. This is primarily due to the surging demand for micromobility services for first- and last-mile traveling. Moreover, users of other popular mobility services, such as ride hailing, carsharing, and ride sharing, do not utilize them for shorter distances, as they are more expensive. As a result, the micromobility services is an excellent and cost-effective choice for such users.\nFurthermore, the micromobility market in Malaysia is categorized into docked and dockless, on the basis of sharing system. Out of these, the dockless system accounted for larger share in the market in 2020. This is attributed to the more convenient features and less effort requirement in renting vehicles in this sharing system, which is also offering high flexibility in parking.\nKey players in the Malaysian micromobility industry have been involved in their business expansions, in order to gain a significant competitive advantage in the market. For instance, in July 2019, Beam Mobility Holdings Pte Ltd., an e-scooter sharing service provider, announced the expansion of its operations in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Australia (Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, and Townsville), South Korea (Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi do, and Daegu), New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington), and Singapore.\nSimilarly, in January 2019, Tryke Transportation Sdn Bhd (Tryke) started its e-scooter sharing service in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, with a fleet of 70 e-scooters. In November 2019, it expanded its services in the city, owing to the robust infrastructure, lower road traffic, strong support from stakeholders and local authority, and presence of a vibrant community of students, young professionals, and tourists.\nSome of the key players in the Malaysian micromobility market are Anywheel Pte Ltd., Neuron Mobility Pte Ltd., Grab Holdings Inc., Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd., Ecocana Sdn Bhd, Falcon Ride WLL, Yadea Technology Group Co. Ltd., Giant Co. Ltd., Merida & Centurion Germany GmbH, Vmoto Limited, Segway Inc., and Tryke Transportation Sdn Bhd.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9459930062294006}
+{"content": "China's resilient aviation market will create new commercial aircraft demand valued at 1.47 trillion U.S. dollars over 20 years, said Boeing's latest market forecast released in Beijing Thursday.\nChina's economic vitality and recovering air travel demand will enable the country's airlines to purchase around 8,700 new aircraft over the 2021-2040 period, said the China forecast, which is part of Boeing's 2021 Commercial Market Outlook.\nOver 20 years, the Chinese market will receive some 6,500 single-aisle planes and 1,850 widebody aircraft, showed the U.S. planemaker's annual long-term demand forecast for commercial airplanes and services.\n\"The rapid recovery of Chinese domestic air travel highlights the country's economic vitality and resilience. Notably, the underlying demand from international long-haul travel and air freight transport will boost the widebody deliveries,\" said Richard Wynne, managing director of China Marketing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.\nThe widebody deliveries, including passenger aircraft and freighters, account for 44% of the Chinese market demand by value, Wynne added.\nOver the next 20 years, China is also expected to create a commercial aviation services market valued at around 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars, the forecast showed.\nChina's aviation sector has remained the world's second-largest in terms of passenger trips for 15 years.\nThanks to the country's economic resilience and effective pandemic control, China is leading the global civil aviation industry in recovering from the COVID-19 impact, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.868387758731842}
+{"content": "Women are still vastly underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce. Analysis conducted in 2018 by IU Bloomington Assessment and Research found that female students are at a higher risk of leaving STEM disciplines than male students at IU Bloomington. IU Bloomington’s Office of Engaged Learning focuses on ensuring that female students develop the skills and experiences to thrive in STEM fields, while finding a sense of belonging while on campus through community, faculty mentorships, and the summer research program.\nThe Advancing Women in STEM fund enhances access for female-identifying students to explore and pursue STEM-related studies and opportunities. In doing so, students are positively impacted in their social belonging and retention in STEM disciplines.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9415355920791626}
+{"content": "Forming Focused Questions with PICO: PICO's Limitations PICO's Limitations\nWhile PICO can be a convenient acronym for building clinical questions, the framework has several limitations. This page lists these limitations and suggests ways to address them.\nPICO Privileges Interventions\nPICO primarily centers on intervention (or therapy) clinical questions. It can be less suitable for other question types.\nUse this worksheet (Word document) from Sonoma State University to help you structure your non-therapy PICO question. Read more about this limitation in the research published by Xiaoli Huang, MLS, Jimmy Lin, Ph.D., and Dina Demner-Fushman, M.D., Ph.D. in their article titled \"Evaluation of PICO as a Knowledge Representation for Clinical Questions.\" PICO Privileges Experimental Research\nPICO privileges research that is experimental or observational in nature. It does not account for complexities like considering feasibility, context, and sociocultural acceptability.\nTo broaden beyond the PICO elements, consider other question frameworks. Read more about this limitation in the research published by Andrew Booth, Jane Noyes, Kate Flemming, Graham Moore, Özge Tunçalp, and Elham Shakibazadehin their article titled \"Formulating Questions to Explore Complex Interventions within Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.\"\nPICO Privileges Dominant Voices\nPICO is a tool used in evidence-based practice (EBP), which is an integration of clinician expertise, patient preferences and values, and the best available research evidence. EBP defines evidence according to a pyramid with randomized controlled trials recognized as the highest level of primary evidence. This hierarchy of evidence can exclude the voices of minority populations and the interests of those in non-dominant populations. Thus, EBP, while seemingly objective, often reflects White voices and assumptions of the majority. Therefore, the use of PICO to frame literature searches may prove successful for questions with dominant populations and result in evidence gaps for non-dominant populations.\nTo expand literature searches to include more voices, search databases that reflect a global perspective. Expand beyond peer reviewed journal literature to include dissertations, reports, blogs, social media, websites, and others. Experiment with broadening your PICO elements, such as by including a larger population. Contact a health sciences librarian for additional support.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.890945553779602}
+{"content": "Back in 2005, I wrote that when it comes to spending, \"Congressional Republicans Make French Socialists Look Like Ronald Reagan.\" Looking back now, from the perspective of fiscal prudence, those were the good old days. Yet, as irresponsible as Republicans have been with our finances since then, today's Democrats seem committed to making the spendaholic GOP look like Uncle Scrooge.\nLet's recap: The worst of the COVID-19 emergency is hopefully behind us, meaning the country should focus on recovery, fully reopening the economy, and returning to work. Government should focus on scaling back emergency programs and reducing the deficit. It's not just the prudent thing to do, it's also what Americans want. According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, 72 percent of Americans view the federal budget deficit as a \"very big\" or \"moderately big\" problem. This concern is more pronounced than that surrounding any issues politicians are focusing on these days, including illegal immigration and crime.\nThey're wiser than most politicians. After spending almost $6 trillion on pandemic-related programs, the deficit is up to $3 trillion from $984 billion in January 2020 (an alarming figure in itself), and our long-term fiscal prospects are looking red. While a fiscal crisis may be a while off, the economic crowding out and distortions produced by high spending and low growth are already upon us.\nHowever, the Democrats controlling the House, Senate, and White House ignore these facts and are pushing through more spending—trying to make many temporary COVID-19 measures permanent programs while expanding existing and already unsustainable programs.\nWeary of the trend, Republicans are presenting a somewhat united front in opposition to the measures. But they're now joined by a few Democrats in both the House and the Senate. Sen. Joe Manchin (D–W.Va.) for instance, announced he wouldn't support the $3.5 trillion tax and spending legislation pushed through the reconciliation process. He also noted that he wouldn't vote for a reconciliation bill that's more than $1.5 trillion. That number would increase this fiscal year's spending to a whopping $5 trillion.\nWe should all be grateful to those resisting the entitlement explosion. While beneficiaries of those programs (including federal paid leave, universal pre-K, and expanded child tax credits) may like the upfront benefits they will get, studies have shown that these measures can backfire and hurt those they're trying to help. For instance, European governmental paid leave programs have resulted in outcomes that include lower pay, fewer promotions, and lower employment for beneficiaries.\nThe progressive members of the Democratic Party disagree. Hence, the political pressure they're putting on the opposition by refusing to vote on a separate $1 trillion infrastructure bill negotiated with Republicans by Manchin and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D–Ariz.) until they have an agreement on passage of the $3.5 trillion one. Never mind that as\nThe Wall Street Journal rightfully noted the legislation is a \"once-in-a-century bipartisan infrastructure bill\" and is supposedly a priority on both sides of the aisle.\nAnd if that blackmail doesn't work, they want to trick them into accepting the entitlement expansion by using some budget gimmicks meant to create the illusion of a reduced cost. For instance, speaking on CBS' \"Face the Nation,\" New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D–N.Y.) noted that \"Washington math is notoriously funny…one of the ideas that is out there is fully fund what we can fully fund, but maybe instead of doing it for 10 years, you fully fund it for five years.\"\nProgressives are lashing out at the ignominy that some members of Congress are still allowed to disagree with them and that a radical transformation of American welfare spending isn't easier. But Manchin's $1.5 trillion compromise is enormous. Also, as the Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl reminds us, it's not as if Manchin isn't himself a big-government guy. Riedl writes in the\nNew York Post, \"Manchin already voted for the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill in March, and helped craft the $550 billion infrastructure bill that passed the Senate. He also voted for a budget resolution that increases the discretionary spending baseline by $1 trillion over the decade.\"\nDemocrat-driven opposition to this spending expansion should give everyone pause, rather than incite the fury it has unleashed. At the very least, Democrats should take some time to answer Manchin's valid point that \"spending trillions more on new and expanded government programs, when we can't even pay for the essential social programs, like Social Security and Medicare, is the definition of fiscal insanity.\" Indeed, we're definitely not in 2005 anymore.\nCOPYRIGHT 2021 CREATORS.COM", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7016799449920654}
+{"content": "On June 4th, The UN High Commissioner of Human Rights released a scathing report on the human rights violations present in the Philippines’ war on drugs. The report called for an immediate and independent domestic investigation into widespread allegations of unlawful civilian killings and severe violations of international human rights laws by state-sanctioned forces. Charges included the false planting of evidence, the use of harmful rhetoric by state officials promoting violence against drug users, and blatant ignorance of the universal right of a fair trial.\nThe UN report highlighted the role of the Philippine government and top national officials in perpetuating the growing human rights crisis in the country. The report concludes that “while there have been important human rights gains in recent years, particularly in economic and social rights, the underpinning focus on national security threats – real and inflated – has led to serious human rights violations, reinforced by harmful rhetoric from high-level officials.” Furthermore, The UN report also emphasized that the violation of human rights have become aggravated over recent years, “successive administrations have mostly employed increasingly violent law enforcement measures and disturbing rhetoric in the campaign against illegal drugs and related crimes.”\nHowever, despite the mounting evidence of human rights violations, the Philippine government continues to deny “that there is a policy to kill people who use drugs and states that all deaths occur during legitimate police operations,” according to the report. The Philippine government can deny such allegations primarily due to a lack of an independent and transparent advisory body over its national security forces.\nThe Philippines’ Inter-Agency Committee was created in 2012 under Administrative Order 35. The committee was assigned to review cases of “extralegal killings, enforced disappearances, torture and other grave violations involving political, environmental, agrarian and labor activists and media practitioners,” according to the UN’s report. However, the agency does not cover drug-related killings, where the majority of wrongful death complaints are found. Additionally, the High Commissioner of Human Rights noted that the Inter-Agency Committee’s effectiveness “remains limited due to its perceived lack of independence, transparency, and powers.” The committee’s disregard for human rights violations in narcotic related crimes and lack of independence allows for Philippine security forces to remain unpunished. Moreover, Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte has shown no signs of wishing to increase the committee’s effectiveness.\nPresident Duterte’s 2016 presidential campaign pledged to kill criminals and eliminate corruption in drugs in up to 6 months following his executive appointment. Duterte’s campaign draws from his experience as mayor of Davao City, where “hundreds of extrajudicial killings were documented which, according to the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, ‘bore officially-sanctioned character’,” according to the UN’s report. Duterte’s mayorship revealed he could sanction murder if the killings were related to drug activity. Without widespread backlash for Duterte’s unlawful methods of law and order, he had no incentive to cease this behavior on the national level after his presidential election. However, the international community and pressure for domestic reform can aid in reestablishing human rights in the country.\nThe June 2020 UN High Commissioner’s Report called for an immediate investigation into the Philippine government. Nonetheless, considering the Philippines’ history of fronting investigations and surveillance of its security forces, it is possible that a domestic inquiry could suffer from internal corruption. It is essential for the United Nations, with the backing of hegemonic state actors and human rights advocacy groups, to pressure the Philippines into reform.\nThe Inter-Agency Committee must be replaced with an independent and transparent body that includes the review of human rights violations in drug-related crimes. The reformed committee needs to have the power to look into all wrongful death complaints and assure fair trials in their regard. For this to happen, there must be reform in the Philippines’ legal and policing systems to bring it in compliance with the international human rights regime.\nThe UN High commissioner’s report emphasized that “under international human rights law, the Philippines is obliged to establish rules and procedures for mandatory reporting, review, and investigation of lethal and other life-threatening incidents by law enforcement personnel.” The Philippines cannot be expected to present this reform on their own. Instead, the international community will need to pressure the state through non-violent means of naming and shaming and possible trade sanctions until the Philippines complies.\nThe right to life and a fair trial are universal human rights, that when undermined, threaten the foundations of democracy and peace. As a collective species, we cannot allow these rights to remain unheard of in the Philippines. It is the responsibility of those in positions of authority to protect individuals without a voice. Thus, the lack of the Philippines’ government to accept such responsibilities does not remove the problem but shifts the burden to those that can cause change, such as the global public and international community.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5744885206222534}
+{"content": "A common consequence of large urban construction sites is the increase in heavy vehicle traffic. As part of construction traffic management planning, engineers tend to choose the most direct route to the constructions site. However, the most direct route may not be the safest route, especially for Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) such as pedestrians and cyclists. There is no recommended process for selecting a suitable truck route. Route planners may refer to the B-Double gazetted network maps, but these do not always reflect the current suitability of the road for heavy vehicles, nor does it reflect the surrounding land uses. As part of a wider VRU safety taskforce, the Heavy Vehicle Route Selection Working Group have developed the Human Impact Route Assessment (HIRA) tool and process to better capture the suitability of heavy vehicle routes with regards to VRUs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9352273344993591}
+{"content": "Digging roots is easier with AI\nPublikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt\nThe scale of root quantification in research is often limited by the time required for sampling, measurement and processing samples. Recent developments in Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) have made faster and more accurate plant image analysis possible which may significantly reduce the time required for root measurement, but challenges remain in making these methods accessible to researchers without an in-depth knowledge of Machine Learning. We analyzed root images acquired from three destructive root samplings using the RootPainter CNN-software that features an interface for corrective annotation for easier use. Root scans with and without non-root debris were used to test if training a model, i.e., learning from labeled examples, can effectively exclude the debris by comparing the end-results with measurements from clean images. Root images acquired from soil profile walls and the cross-section of soil cores were also used for training and the derived measurements were compared with manual measurements. After 200 minutes of training on each dataset, significant relationships between manual measurements and RootPainter-derived data were noted for monolith (R\n2=0.99), profile wall (R 2=0.76) and core-break (R 2=0.57). The rooting density derived from images with debris was not significantly different from that derived from clean images after processing with RootPainter. Rooting density was also successfully calculated from both profile wall and soil core images, and in each case the gradient of root density with depth was not significantly different from manual counts. Differences in root-length density (RLD: cm cm -3) between crops with contrasting root systems were captured using automatic segmentation at soil profiles with high RLD (1 to 5 cm cm -3) as well as at low RLD (0.1 to 0.3 cm cm -3). Our results demonstrate that the proposed approach using CNN can lead to substantial reductions in root sample processing workloads, increasing the potential scale of future root investigations.\nOriginalsprog Engelsk Tidsskrift Journal of Experimental Botany Vol/bind 72 Udgave nummer 13 Sider (fra-til) 4680-4690 ISSN 0022-0957 DOI Status Udgivet - 2021\nID: 260679429", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9897837042808533}
+{"content": "Certain laws relating to self-defense were created known as \"Stand Your Ground\" laws. The public has interpreted these laws in ways that expand them beyond their original scope. To gain an understanding of self-defense laws, a look at the origins of self-defense is needed. Following the historical background, several cases will be examined that illustrate how the public has interpreted \"Stand Your Ground\" laws, and how these interpretations clash with elements of self-defense. Several philosophical principles including natural rights, the social contract, and some form of utilitarianism, will be discussed in relation to \"Stand Your Ground\" laws. A possible conclusion can be drawn that by misinterpreting \"Stand Your Ground\" laws, people compromise the philosophical ideals they hold, and infringe on other people's natural rights, break the social contract, and create societal unhappiness. Finally, some people are calling for reform of \"Stand Your Ground\" laws. These reforms focus on correcting public perception of \"Stand Your Ground\" laws.\nContributors\nCreated\n2013-05", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8435460925102234}
+{"content": "Leisure and Recreation in America\nAdults typically lead structured play by providing supervision and a specified task for people to master a new skill. Typically, structured play is a physical or mental exercise (Tapps & Wells, 2018). It should not be too official or well-organized. It’s frequently a Playgroup activity with a defined goal and adult involvement, such as a preschooler-friendly game, a complicated puzzle, or the development of a Playgroup garden.\nDuring structured play, youngsters are acquainted with groundbreaking thoughts and openings, improving their turn of events and learning capacities, like setting the establishments for figuring out how to center, focus, alternate, and adhere to guidelines. (In need this answer in full or a new one? Please fill the form below or send a message/order ; Code\n0007).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8130567669868469}
+{"content": "WASHINGTON — Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022.\nAs the economy struggles to overcome the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the largest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years is the result of a surge in inflation.\nAccording to Wednesday’s estimates by the Social Security Administration, the COLA increase is $92 per month for an average retiree.\nThe increase has a significant impact on household budgets for approximately 1/5 Americans, which is close to 70 million people. This includes Social Security recipients and disabled veterans, as well as federal retirees.\nThe policymakers claim it is a safeguard against losing purchasing power, not a pay increase for retirees.\n.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.787269115447998}
+{"content": "MONFP: Clustering High-Dimensional Landmark-Based Two-Dimensional Shape Data\nAn important goal in image analysis is to cluster and recognize objects of interest according to the shapes of their boundaries. Clustering such objects faces at least four major challenges including a curved shape space, a high-dimensional feature space, a complex spatial correlation structure, and shape variation associated with some covariates (e.g., age or gender). The aim of this article is to develop a penalized model-based clustering framework to cluster landmark-based planar shape data, while explicitly addressing these challenges. Specifically, a mixture of offset-normal shape factor analyzers (MOSFA) is proposed with mixing proportions defined through a regression model (e.g., logistic) and an offset-normal shape distribution in each component for data in the curved shape space. A latent factor analysis model is introduced to explicitly model the complex spatial correlation. A penalized likelihood approach with both adaptive pairwise fused Lasso penalty function and L2 penalty function is used to automatically realize variable selection via thresholding and deliver a sparse solution. Our real data analysis has confirmed the excellent finite-sample performance of MOSFA in revealing meaningful clusters in the corpus callosum shape data obtained from the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-200 (ADHD-200) study. Supplementary materials for this article are available online.\nCitation: Huang, C., Styner, M., and Zhu, H. T.. Clustering High-Dimensional Landmark-Based Two-Dimensional Shape Data. Journal of the American Statistical Association, 110, 946-961, 2015.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6657655239105225}
+{"content": "Experts agree that children thrive when their parents share the responsibility of raising them. Children themselves often express a desire to have both parents involved in their lives.\nUnder state law, mothers and fathers are to be treated the same in matters involving their children, regardless of any long-ago bias toward mothers. If someone is challenging your rights as a father, an experienced Simi Valley fathers’ rights lawyer could help you. Our firm’s reputable family law attorneys are committed to advocating on your behalf and preserving your right to a relationship with your children.\nAn attorney experienced in family law could diligently represent a father in matters, including:\nA father could face complicated legal challenges that threaten his time with his children in any of these cases. Seeking advice from a seasoned lawyer in Simi Valley regarding a father’s rights to be actively involved in his children’s lives could be critical.\nUnless a father has formally established the paternity of his child, he has no legal right to custody or visitation. Under California Family Code §7611, paternity is automatically presumed if the child was born to a married couple, or if the parents were unmarried but lived together as a family, and the man acted as a father to the child.\nIf no presumption exists, a father must seek a formal declaration of paternity before he can assert his rights to his child, which requires he or his legal representation to file a petition in Simi Valley family court and present evidence to a judge.\nA child’s legal father has the right to seek custody to develop and maintain a stable and loving relationship with his child. In many custody cases, a judge awards primary custody to one parent and visitation to the other. State law mandates that courts treat fathers as equally capable caregivers and award them primary custody if it is in the child’s best interests.\nIn cases where the father is not granted primary custody, he is entitled to seek court-ordered parenting time and visitation with his child on a set schedule. If the other parent interferes with that time, the father can seek contempt of court charges against them or a modification of custody. A dedicated attorney in Simi Valley could further explain a father’s legal options if anyone threatens his right to time with his child.\nWhen a judge awards a father primary custody of his child, the father has the right to seek child support from the mother. The amount the mother must pay is determined by the state’s mandatory child support guidelines. A father is entitled to use the same child support calculator as a mother, and a skilled lawyer could work with him to ensure he receives a fair and reasonable support amount.\nIf you are facing a legal matter involving your child, you may feel that you are being treated unfairly. This can be frustrating and upsetting when all you want is to provide your child a safe and loving home.\nContact a seasoned Simi Valley fathers’ rights lawyer today if you risk losing time with your child for any reason or have questions about paternity or child support. Our caring attorneys understand the struggle you face and can help you demonstrate to a court that you are a capable parent.\nHoffer Family Law Firm", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9485563039779663}
+{"content": "A conversation with Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, on how this city-state has tackled the coronavirus.\nFaced with the COVID-19 outbreak, governments have needed to act swiftly to combat the virus. Many countries currently have lockdown or measures alike in place. Yet, different countries approach the crisis in a noticeably different way.\nDr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, join this live podcast recording and explain Singapore’s approach and the various measures taken in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.\nInsights, debates, and research-based discussions on economic policy in Europe and beyond. The podcast is produced by Bruegel (https://www.bruegel.org/), an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based, and policy-relevant research, analysis, and debate. A podcast member of EuroPod.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7982676029205322}
+{"content": "INTRODUCTION\nThe pipe, a small, handheld device used to smoke cannabis, is one of the oldest and most common smoking methods in the world. Pipes remain popular cannabis smoking devices today, largely due to their availability, affordability, ease of use, and wide range of types, colors, and styles.\nPart of using a pipe, bong, dab rig — or virtually any other smoking device — is knowing how to clean it. With frequent use, and without regular cleaning, pipes will build up residue that leads to clogging and affects smoke flavor negatively. For an optimal smoking experience, it’s important to clean your pipe regularly. Below is a step-by-step guide to cleaning and maintaining a pipe for optimal performance, smoke purity, and longevity of use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9502767324447632}
+{"content": "514 Views | 1,155 Downloads\nAuthor Notes:\nCorrespondence Electronic address: pks6@cdc.goc\nWe thank the clinicians and administrations of the Shri Krishna Medical College Hospital and theKrishnadevi Deviprasad Kejriwal Maternity Hospital for their collaboration and support of this investigation, and their dedicated care of affected patients.\nWe are particularly grateful for the support of the pediatricians.\nWe also thank the JE/AES Program of the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program and the office of the Directorate General of Health Services for their support.\nWe are deeply indebted to the patients and their families for their participation and cooperation.\n[For a full list of contributions, please refer to the final publication.]\nWe declare no competing interests.\nSubject: Research Funding:\nUS Centers for Disease Control and Preventions\nThis study was supported by a CDC Research Project Cooperative Agreement Grant numbers GH-10-002 U2G GH000066-01-05.\nKeywords: global health neurology pediatrics encephalopathy", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8068245649337769}
+{"content": "The Biden administration has announced details regarding two major legislative initiatives, and it’s important to stay informed on how these initiatives could affect you. The tax proposals would impact individual, corporate, and international taxes. A challenging legislative process is expected as Congress deliberates these proposals.\nStay informed with updates from our team of tax experts as we help guide you through this complex environment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000096559524536}
+{"content": "In September, Bangladesh’s apparel export earned a record $3.42 billion, with a growth rate of 41.66%, according to the data published by Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).\nBangladesh’s top apparel body, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association, (BKMEA) agreed that this is the highest growth in the apparel industry’s history.\nAlso, in the July-September period in the fiscal year, readymade garment (RMG) exported $9.05 billion garment items, registering an 11.48% year-on-year growth. Which was $8.12 billion in the last FY.\nAmong the total RMG export, $5.16 billion came from knitwear export. With 15.69% year-on-year growth.\nWhile, woven export earned $3.89 billion in the three months to FY 2021, growing by 6.35% year-on-year rise, according to EPB data.\nAfter nearly one and a half years, the woven sector registered a durable positive growth with the reviving of the global economies, especially in the western world.\nThe USA and the European Union (EU) have returned to normal with a large number of people being vaccinated against COVID-19. So the buyers of those countries are placing more orders for the coming summer and spring season just like before the pandemic.\nApart from that, some purchases were shifted to Bangladesh due to the military rule in Myanmar and the horrors of COVID-19 in India.\nEven before that, European and USA fashion buyers transferred some purchases from China to other countries including Bangladesh.\nThere have also been some purchases due to the long-term lockdown in Vietnam. All in all, compared to 2019, 15 to 20 percent more purchases have come.\nSeveral RMG leaders opined that many orders from the month of August were exported in September due to the container- crisis. That is why there is a big jump in apparel exports.\nThey are also optimistic that in October, 20% more work orders will come in the knit sector.\nHowever, due to the volatility of yarn prices, exporters are not very relieved.\nThe recent power crisis in China for several days will hurt the woven sector. As 80 percent of the woven fabric comes from China. While local entrepreneurs are sitting with the purchase order. If it is not solved on time, there will be a disturbance in exports rhythm.\nHome textile export earned $0.27 billion in the July-September period. Which witnessed a 10.65% jump compared to the same period last FY.\nSpecialized textiles export earned $0.038 billion in the July-September period. Grew by 29.08% compared to the same period last FY.\nAmong the specialized textiles export earnings, terry towel export earned 0.012 billion in the July-September period. Grew by 35.59% compared to the same period last FY.\nWhile special woven earned $0.007 billion in the July-September period. Grew by 35.71%% compared to the same period last FY.\nManmade filaments and staple fibers export earned $0.029 billion in the July-September period. Witnessing an 11.76% decline.\nIn the July-September period Jute and jute goods export earned $0.212 billion. Declining by 30.97%.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5104718804359436}
+{"content": "I will be presenting about “Food sustainability: changing trends, benchmarking and the latest solutions” at the World Green Economy Summit, programmed by Economist Impact Events, on October 6th.\nMy presentation will focus on the Food Sustainability Index (FSI), developed by Economist Impact with the Barilla Foundation.\nRegister here.\nSession description\nOur global food systems are being challenged like never before. Not only are they being tasked with supplying a growing global population with healthy, sufficient food to feed our families, but they must do so within the finite boundaries of the natural resources on which we rely.\nThe FSI is designed to track countries’ progress towards this formidable goal. It examines how food systems are performing across three pillars: food loss and waste, sustainable agriculture, and nutritional challenges. In the most recent report, the Economist analyses the G20’s performance on these pillars and investigates the opportunities for them to drive change on food sustainability.\nThis data-driven presentation will highlight and compare the performance of key countries and outline novel solutions to the rising food sustainability problem including: plant based proteins, sustainable aquaculture and the role of youth in leading food sustainability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9029493927955627}
+{"content": "A guide to Google Analytics 4\nGoogle Analytics 4 (GA4) was officially launched in October 2020 and is the latest tracking and reporting platform by Google. It is reported to have been in development since 2017 when Google launched their “Google Analytics for Firebase”. However, a beta version was officially released in 2019 under the name “App + Web Properties.”\nGA4 is built using the Firebase Analytics backend and aims to make it easier to track both mobile and web properties under one platform. Since Google’s technology acquisition and eventual launch of the original Urchin tracker in 2005, it has rolled out three subsequent iterations of its tracking platform.\nGoogle has stated the following with regards to GA4’s purpose: GA4 can measure, unify and de-duplicate user interaction data, helping businesses and digital marketers to understand the user journey. It adapts to a changing environment as it relates to privacy. It reveals intelligent business insights by using machine learning. It can help to act more effectively on your data to achieve goals. So, what are the primary differences between universal analytics (GA3) and GA4? Measurement Model\nGA3 uses a model based on page views and sessions, while GA4 uses events and related parameters. Activities carried out by the user will generate an event (either using the auto tracked events or custom events). TRACKING GA4 has been designed from the ground up to track users over a range of different device journeys. GDPR and other worldwide data privacy laws are continually developing and have changed how our information is collected and processed online.\nWith the change in privacy laws, cookies add a layer of complexity for data processors to manage within their policies. As a result, GA4 is designed to collect data when available via cookies or simulate metrics using advanced machine learning techniques. Also, by moving the focus away from user-specific data to more behavioural-based metrics, GA4 is repositioning itself, with many new features and functions designed to enhance the study of on-site behaviours. Google is making its move in response to GDPR and other worldwide privacy policies with additional tools within GA4 for managing user data and the deletion of user information.\nViews\nGA3 offers a maximum of 25 views per property. Each view could have its own filters and goals if you wished – best practice suggests creating at least three for filtered, unfiltered and testing data sets. GA4 has only one view currently, although multiple DataStreams have some similarities.\nEvents\nLooking at GA4’s history, we can see its origins firmly based in the mobile application paradigm, where many old GA3 metrics are no longer applicable, and customisable events offer more flexibility.\nEvent types include: Automatically Collected– these are automatically logged and include language, page_location, page_referrer, page_title, screen_resolution. This is a significant departure from GA3 and a core attribute of the GA4 data model, where all user activity can potentially be converted to an event. Enhanced Measurement– these are additional events that can be enabled or disabled via the GA4 interface. Events include file_ download, scroll and video_start. Recommended Events– these are events with predefined names and parameters. Google recommends that you follow the suggested naming conventions where possible, but still offers you the ability to totally control how these events are fired using custom code (GTM etc). Custom Events– these are events that you name and implement yourself (similar to GA3). These events will require custom code to fire.\nIn GA3, an event is a special kind of hit (distinct from, for example, a pageview) that has a Category, Action and Label. By contrast, GA4 events have no Category, Action and Label but an event name and associated parameters.\nFollow the below steps if you want to translate a GA3 event to GA4: First, look for a matching automatically-collected event. If you find a matching event, you should not recreate a new event. If no matching automatically-collected event exists, proceed to step 2. Look for a matching Enhanced Measurement event. If you find a matching event, you should not recreate a new event. Look for a matching recommended event. Implement your tagging to trigger the recommended event using the naming convention suggested by Google. Finally, if you cannot find a suitable equivalent event, create your own custom event.\nThe new debug feature is a great help when testing events, but new event parameters and custom events may take up to 24 hours to appear in the reporting platform.\nIt should be noted that while the GA4 event management offers a large amount of flexibility, the lack of automatically collected event varieties and the ability to totally customise events could create a rather confusing outlook for agencies and users as they attempt to replicate the familiar GA3 metrics. This is probably one of GA4’s greatest strengths and weaknesses.\nGoals\nAnother significant change is the conversion measurement feature of GA4. In GA3, conversions occurred when a Goal was fired via a set of rules (for example, a landing page or event). You had a maximum of 20 potential goal place holders. GA4 no longer utilises goals as such, but you can switch any event over to a conversion.\nReports\nGA4 offers a much smaller range of individual reports compared to GA3. The intention of increasing the focus on the most important information. It no longer has a “Customisation” section that previously housed dashboards, saved reports and custom reports. The following report types are available in the GA4 Analysis Hub:\nExploration:allows you to create reports using tables, donut charts, line charts, scatter charts and geographic maps. Segment Overlap:create and select multiple audience segments to compare them and see where there are overlaps. Funnel Analysis:create ad-hoc funnel visualisations. ‘Standard Funnel’, which shows how users are completing steps or a ‘Trended Funnel’, which allows you to see trends for each funnel step. You can also ‘Make Open Funnel’, which will include people entering the funnel at any step. Path Analysis:how people travel through your website and app with a tree graph. User Explorer:drill-down to view individual user actions and segment your users. Cohort Analysis:group users based on the dates they visited your website or used your app. User Lifetime:provides access to metrics that include all available data for your users. For example, you can use the report to see the total value generated by your users. While the custom dashboard feature has now been removed, GA4 includes many pre-configured reporting dashboards, these include: Home:provides a top-level overview of your users and includes automated insights for the data generated by Google’s machine learning system. Realtime:lets you view current user activity on your website or app, including the number of users in the last 30 minutes. Acquisition:these reports show you how people are finding your website or app. For example, you can see the source and medium used to find your website. Engagement:lets you report on the pages people view on your website. The reports also include new metrics, like ‘Engaged Sessions’ which let you understand if people view more than one page or spend more than 10 seconds on your website. Monetization:shows revenue if you sell items on your website, accept payments in your app, or monetise your content with ads. Retention:provides cohort reports for your users, allowing you to see how often people return and engage with your website or app. Demographics:these reports let you view the geographic location of your users, along with other demographic information like age, gender and interests. Technology:lets you view details about the different devices people are using. If you’re tracking a website and an app, then you can also see a breakdown based on the platforms you’re measuring. All events:provides a list of all the events that have been tracked. Should you switch over to GA4?\nYes, partially. We would certainly recommend adding GA4 tracking to your existing site or new site, but we would also strongly suggest you do not stop using GA3. GA4 is still in its infancy, and Google will be adding more features as time goes on. The ecommerce tracking facilities are still not as sophisticated as GA3’s enhanced ecommerce, and third-party plugins and tools have a while to catch up with the service. Reporting, while sophisticated, can be a challenge due to its stripped-back nature. In fact, GA4 is a very stripped back service, with Google removing many of the metrics marketers have used for over a decade, probably preparing for a future with a much stronger emphasis on user privacy.\nAdding the GA4 code now will build up a history of analytics data that will be useful when you feel that GA4 offers a better solution to your analytics requirements.\nNote that while Google now defaults to GA4 in any new Analytics account setups, it is easy to create a property with both GA4 and GA3, or just GA3 if you prefer. How long this feature will be available is currently unknown.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6869523525238037}
+{"content": "Targeted radionuclide therapy of somatostatin receptor (SST)-expressing tumors is only partially addressed by the established somatostatin analogs having an affinity for the SST subtype 2 (SST2). Aiming to target a broader spectrum of tumors, we evaluated the bis-iodo-substituted somatostatin analog ST8950 ((4-amino-3-iodo)-d-Phe-c[Cys-(3-iodo)-Tyr-d-Trp-Lys-Val-Cys]-Thr-NH2), having subnanomolar affinity for SST2 and SST5, labeled with [177Lu]Lu3+ via the chelator DOTA (1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid). Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK) cells stably transfected with the human SST2 (HEK-SST2) and SST5 (HEK-SST5) were used for in vitro and in vivo evaluation on a dual SST2- and SST5-expressing xenografted mouse model. natLu-DOTA-ST8950 showed nanomolar affinity for both subtypes (IC50 (95% confidence interval): 0.37 (0.22-0.65) nM for SST2 and 3.4 (2.3-5.2) for SST5). The biodistribution of [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-ST8950 was influenced by the injected mass, with 100 pmol demonstrating lower background activity than 10 pmol. [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-ST8950 reached its maximal uptake on SST2- and SST5-tumors at 1 h p.i. (14.17 ± 1.78 and 1.78 ± 0.35%IA/g, respectively), remaining unchanged 4 h p.i., with a mean residence time of 8.6 and 0.79 h, respectively. Overall, [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-ST8950 targets SST2-, SST5-expressing tumors in vivo to a lower extent, and has an effective dose similar to clinically used radiolabeled somatostatin analogs. Its main drawbacks are the low uptake in SST5-tumors and the persistent kidney uptake.\nRosalba Mansi, Guillaume Pierre Nicolas, Luigi Del Pozzo, Karim Alexandre Abid, Eric Grouzmann, Melpomeni Fani.Evaluation of a New 177Lu-Labeled Somatostatin Analog for the Treatment of Tumors Expressing Somatostatin Receptor Subtypes 2 and 5.\nMolecules (Basel, Switzerland).2020 Sep 11;25(18)\nPMID:\n32932783", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.621714174747467}
+{"content": "Posted on October 10, 2021 at 4:55 PM\nThe automotive sector has rapidly evolved, and new technologies are bringing in more efficiency and user-friendliness. The most popular innovation in this sector is electric vehicles that have become highly popular due to the debate that they are more environmentally friendly compared to fuel-powered vehicles.\nHowever, one of the innovations that will make up the future of the automobile sector is technological-savvy vehicles that require zero or minimal human input. Despite some strides manufacturers have made in this sector, none is yet to perfect these designs. However, one thing is clear, autonomous vehicles and robotaxis will be unveiled soon, and the world’s shift towards the digital market has already created a market for these vehicles.\nAutonomous Vehicles are now a Reality\nGermany has announced that it will be launching a robotaxis soon, which is a major step towards vehicle advancements. The greatest advancement in this area is the announcement made by Hyundai stating that it has converted the loniq 5 into a taxi that does not require any drivers. The final version of this new vehicle is expected to hit the market in 2023.\nHowever, the main challenge with any new technology is that it is always susceptible to threat actors, who actively assess any vulnerabilities that can be exploited. The fear in developing these technology-savvy vehicles is that once they are introduced to the market, they will be prone to cyberattacks. This is the same case with flying cars if they will ever arrive.\nThe best thing about technology is that as soon as a problem is discovered, others are always looking for ways that these problems can be alleviated if they are ever discovered. To this end, some researchers have already figured out how cyberattacks on these vehicles can be prevented using the blockchain technologies behind Bitcoin and Ripple.\nBlockchain Technology to Prevent Hacks\nA recent publication on IEEE Transactions on Robotics that involved the research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Polytechnic University of Madrid demonstrated that blockchain technology is the solution to the menace of cyberattacks on technological advancements.\nThe research stated that robotic systems could be highly susceptible to hacking attacks because if one piece of the system is hacked, it could harm the entire system. This incident could spell doom for the entire infrastructure, whose weaknesses will be even more pronounced, and it could create an entry position for ransomware attacks or terrorism.\nThe research paper states that a transaction-based communication system could help prevent these attacks from taking place. This would be made possible by the high level of encryption that comes from using these transaction systems. The theory behind this research paper further states that robots added to a single system would automatically detect when one of the other robots within that system has been hacked.\nThese robots will achieve this functionality by detecting inconsistencies between the original content in a block and the later versions of that content, which indicates that the recent update has been hacked. The researchers noted that this strategy had a high chance of working because blocks in the chain comprise basic information of that robotic system and the coded version of the previous block details known as the ‘hash.’\nIf a malicious actor alters the content in a block, the hash will change, which will change the block’s connection with the rest of the chain. This action will ensure the unaffected blocks are notified, and they will detach from the affected blocks.\nMoreover, the system can also keep a record of all the transactions, which makes it possible for developers to add more functionality to the robots. By recording the transactions, the developers can identify any weaknesses that are coming up in these systems and evolve them to meet any future challenges. Furthermore, keeping a record of all the transactions will ensure that these systems are protected from any future attacks.\nRobotic vehicles that require no human action are a concept many people are waiting for, but research has shown that it presents many challenges. Every new technology comes with new weaknesses, and these are easily exploited by threat actors. However, cybersecurity researchers are always looking for ways that they can solve challenges before they arrive.\nBlockchain technology could work on these vehicles and ensure that threat actors do not corrupt them. However, this is still a potential solution, given that new technologies could also sprout in the coming years. With the Hyundai robotaxis, driverless vehicle expected to launch in 2023, a new, more advanced technology could be in play to minimize the risk of such attacks happening.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5274924635887146}
+{"content": "The bloom measured 3.5 feet across—1.6 inches more than its predecessor.\nEarlier this month, a particular Rafflesia tuan-mudae, spotted in a forest near Lake Maninjau in Indonesia, became the largest flower in the world, measuring 3.5 feet across (1.6 inches more than the previously the record holder). This new bloom grew in the same exact spot as its predecessor, which could indicate that it's actually the same plant.\nPeople who have smelled Rafflesia tuan-mudae (commonly known as the \"stinking corpse lily\") describe it as emitting a stench similar to that of rotting meat.\nBut despite its gargantuan size and smell, the most interesting thing about Rafflesia is that it's also a parasitic plant. According to New Scientist, it doesn't have leaves, stems, or roots and hides \"away inside their host plant\". Rafflesia grows on Tetrastigma vines, which belong to a genus of plant related to grapes. Tetrastigma provides the food and water for Rafflesia to grow and thrive during it's short week of life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8810842633247375}
+{"content": "This study investigated the stabilization efficiencies of using an aluminum-rich precursor to incorporate simulated cadmium-bearing waste sludge and evaluated the leaching performance of the product phase. Cadmium oxide and γ-alumina mixtures with various Cd/Al molar ratios were fired at 800-1000 °C for 3 h. Cadmium could be crystallochemically incorporated by γ-alumina into CdAl4O7 monoclinic phase and the reaction was strongly controlled by the treatment temperature. The crystal structure details of CdAl4O7 were solved and refined with the Rietveld refinement method. According to the structural refinement results, the stabilization efficiencies were quantified and expressed as a transformation ratio (TR) with optimized processing parameters. The preferred treatment temperature was found to be 950 °C for mixtures with a Cd/Al molar ratio of 1/4, as its TR value indicated the cadmium incorporation was nearly completed after a 3 h treatment scheme. Constant-pH leaching tests (CPLT) were conducted by comparing the leachability of the CdO and CdAl4O7 phases in a pH 4.0 environment. A remarkable reduction in cadmium leachability could be achieved via monoclinic CdAl4O7 structure formation to effectively stabilize hazardous cadmium in the waste stream. The CPLT and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results suggested incongruent dissolution behavior during the leaching of the CdAl4O7 phase.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.972687304019928}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground: Valid instruments of parenting practices related to children's physical activity (PA) are essential to understand how parents affect preschoolers' PA. This study developed and validated a questionnaire of PA-related parenting practices for Chinese-speaking parents of preschoolers in Hong Kong. Methods: Parents (n = 394) completed a questionnaire developed using fndings from formative qualitative research and literature searches. Test-retest reliability was determined on a subsample (n = 61). Factorial validity was assessed using confrmatory factor analysis. Subscale internal consistency was determined. Results: The scale of parenting practices encouraging PA comprised 2 latent factors: Modeling, structure and participatory engagement in PA (23 items), and Provision of appropriate places for child's PA (4 items). The scale of parenting practices discouraging PA scale encompassed 4 latent factors: Safety concern/overprotection (6 items), Psychological/behavioral control (5 items), Promoting inactivity (4 items), and Promoting screen time (2 items). Test-retest reliabilities were moderate to excellent (0.58 to 0.82), and internal subscale reliabilities were acceptable (0.63 to 0.89). Conclusion: We developed a theory-based questionnaire for assessing PA-related parenting practices among Chinese-speaking parents of Hong Kong preschoolers. While some items were context and culture specifc, many were similar to those previously found in other populations, indicating a degree of construct generalizability across cultures.\nScopus Subject Areas Orthopedics and Sports Medicine User-Defined Keywords Encouragement Exercise Role model Screen time Young children", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6173566579818726}
+{"content": "Maxicareprovides SME owners with affordable, reliable, high-quality healthcare to invest in their employees' well-being. Healthy employees form a solid and thriving firm!\nMarvin Agustin explains why he only believes in Maxicare SME Healthcare Plans.\nStartups, micro, and small businesses have been impacted hard. Small businesses are struggling to survive, and employee illness is on the rise. Sick employees cost companies money.\nDespite this, some firms refuse to offer health insurance, fearing it will raise already exorbitant expenses.\nIf only businesses knew that there is a reliable, affordable healthcare plan tailored to the needs and budget of a small business, all employees would be covered!\nMaxicare SME Healthcare Plansare designed for entrepreneurs and their employees. On September 24, Maxicare unveiled its newest celebrity brand ambassador, Marvin Agustin, at a Facebook Live event for the press.\nDespite his businesses' decline, he offered Maxicare SME Healthcare Plans to all of his employees. Changes in the food scene, he said. To be safe, we must be aware of the COVID threat. It's up to the unang-unang to ensure everyone's safety. We can't operate if people get sick, even your personnel, and it's unsafe for customers.\"\nObtaining healthcare policies for his employees proved challenging for the serial entrepreneur. \"To be honest, before our partnership with Maxicare, I was a bit overcharged,\" Marvin admits. Although I am not familiar with Maxicare's SME programs, it is evident that they have made them more convenient and cost-effective. They made it available to the sarili, kumpanya, and employed. You don't have to worry about whether or not you'll be protected if you're nasakit.\"\nLike many other SMEs, Marvin believed there was no suitable healthcare plan for him. \"Ang HMO, ang mga ganitong plans, malaking kumpanya lang.\" Syempre Maxicare is a reliable company. So, if those adjectives aren't mine, I'm sorry! If you don't verify, you're risking a lot for your company's and your employees' sake.\"\nHe went on to remark that providing excellent healthcare keeps him and his employees healthy. It's also ideal for his many enterprises. \"With COVID, we could get sick at any time.\" Andaming naapektuhan sa ganitong problema. No sales, but renta, suppliers, and personnel wages. However, if you don't have Maxicare or an HMO, you'll have more problems. Thanks to Maxicare, I've learned a lot more. Now I'm more equipped to operate my business and thrive with my team, and my team and employees will be safe knowing Maxicare can help them if they need it.\"\nHis enterprises thrive when his people are in top form, proving that #GrowthBeginsWithCare!\nMaxicare has 33 years of experience, 1.6 million members and is accepted by over 1,000 hospitals and clinics nationwide. However, according to Milky Gallegos, Maxicare's Assistant Vice President of Consumer Marketing, SMEs perceive their healthcare insurance are pricey or an added expense due to their reputation. A recent study found that SMEs, specifically those who do not invest in HMOs, spend an average of P21,600 per employee per year on healthcare. This is in addition to payroll and other expenses like pautang (cash loans) when an employee or a family member is sick. Quite a sum!\"\nWith Maxicare's healthcare plans, SMEs will save money while receiving high-quality care. \"Maxicare SME healthcare plans\" are under P21,000, says Milky. Our options range from P4,600 to P6,000 per person per year based on your company's size. As a result, many SMEs are unaware of huge disparities in spending. Investing in Maxicare SME healthcare insurance not only provides outstanding healthcare for your employees but also protects your business from unexpected costs. Thus, it benefits both the employees and the organization.\nJennifer Haw, the Yummyverse Group's Operations Manager, was one of Marvin's guests. She expressed her pleasure and joy at having a Maxicare SME Healthcare Plan to protect her. \"Maxicare gives you peace of mind,\" she said. At least you know that Maxicare is a must-have for anyone who wants to get the most out of their life. And, regardless of employee count, I strongly advise you to contact for your family's sake, especially today. He says he tips his tao at Maxicare. Upon checking, she is not expensive at all. It is Marvin's most acceptable investment.\nMarvin chose the Maxicare SME Healthcare Plan for Jennifer, one of his many employees. However, depending on each SME's budget, there are numerous product options. Jen Limbaring, Maxicare's Assistant Vice President of Consumer Sales, says these plans cover pandemic-related illnesses. The possibilities Jen listed were:\nMaxicare Plus is an HMO for companies with 10 to 99 employees. It is a comprehensive HMO for small businesses with three to nine employees. Maxicare BusinessEssential is a low-cost package for enterprises with three to 99 employees that includes an Outpatient Care Program or an Outpatient Care + Confinement Care HMO.\nA year-long package for micro-businesses starts at Php 4,651 per employee. Small businesses with 10 to 19 employees pay as little as Php 6,260, while those with 20 to 99 employees pay as little as Php 5,301.\nLess expensive than the out-of-pocket payments incurred by SME owners to cover their employees' healthcare. Pre-pandemic SMEs spent an average of Php 18,700 per employee on healthcare, according to a recent Maxicare survey.\nThanks to Maxicare SME Healthcare Plans, SMEs no longer have to choose between profitability and employee health. Employers can now provide healthcare suited to their employees' needs and budgets. Choosing Maxicare is a great business idea, which is why #MarvinAgustinChoosesMaxicare.\nLearn more about Maxicare and the details of each Maxicare SME Healthcare plan by visiting https://www.maxicare.com.ph/healthcare-program-for-my-organization/ or calling (02) 7798-7770.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9507479667663574}
+{"content": "What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's?\nDiseases and disorders that impact mental health can be incredibly stressful for the victim and their family. While many of these diseases are unavoidable or irreversible, learning more about specific diseases will help prepare you for the journey and offer insight into managing symptoms. In this article we answer the question, what is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s? We analyze and contrast their symptoms and treatments.\nEspecially when dealing with older populations, there are two terms that often come up: dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Although these terms describe similar phenomena, they are not the same thing.\nUnderstanding the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s is a crucial step towards learning how to handle the specific case at hand.\nWhat is Dementia?\nDementia is not a specific disease at all. Instead, it is an umbrella term that refers to any disease that involves significant mental decline. By “significant,” the mental decline is recognized as severe enough to interfere with daily life.\nAs someone ages, a little cognitive decline is expected. This is a normal part of aging. Dementia refers to a condition where mental decline is due to damage to brain cells and not simply getting older. You should not panic the first time you forget a special date or have a jeopardy answer on the tip of your tongue.\nThese incidences are more than simply forgetting someone’s birthday every once in a while. These cases involve things such as regularly forgetting where someone is or even who people are. This condition is not only devastating, but it can be dangerous when victims forget to lock their door or leave the stove on.\nThere are many different types of dementia out there, and an individual can suffer from one or more at the same time. While dementia and Alzheimer’s are not the same disease, Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia. Experts speculate that 60% to 80% of dementia diagnoses are due to Alzheimer’s.\nWhat is Alzheimer’s?\nAlzheimer’s is a specific disease that results in dementia symptoms that only get worse as time goes on. In the early stages, the disease manifests as an inability to form new memories or take in new information.\nAdvanced symptoms are often more troubling. They include more severe symptoms such as confusion and behavioral problems. It’s a devastating condition that often impacts the personality and leaves sufferers frustrated with their situation.\nVictims have issues performing bodily functions in the final stages, such as complications swallowing, speaking, and intentional movement. Although much research is dedicated to investigating the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s and how to control it, it is currently incurable. Experts still consider it a disease that cannot be cured.\nHow Do You Tell the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?\nDementia refers to a number of conditions resulting from brain deterioration. What separates Alzheimer’s from other forms of dementia is the specific type of brain damage occurring. There are two abnormal structure characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease – plaques and tangles.\nPlaques are protein fragment buildups of beta-amyloid that form between nerve cells. Tangles are another protein buildup. They’re “tangled” fibers of a specific protein called tau that forms within cells.\nThese structures are what researchers believe are responsible for symptoms. They kill nerve cells in the brain and do more damage as the disease progresses. While these structures appear in the brains of healthily aging individuals, those who have Alzheimer’s grow these structures in a particular way. Victims’ brains tend to have more of these structures, and they grow in a particular pattern.\nIn Alzheimer’s patients, the structures begin to form in the regions of the brain associated with learning and spread from there in a way that mirrors the progression of symptoms. For doctors to definitively know that someone is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, they need to look inside your brain. In other words, they do not know for sure until after an autopsy is conducted following a patient’s death.\nThis does not mean that physicians cannot try to diagnose Alzheimer’s before then. There are several biomarkers and tests that physicians conduct to determine the likelihood that someone is suffering from Alzheimer’s.\nIf a physician believes that a patient likely has Alzheimer’s, they may prescribe specific drugs to help with the memory symptoms or behavioral shifts. These include drugs like:\nCholinesterase inhibitors Memantine Antidepressants\nThe best thing loved ones can do is create a supportive environment for Alzheimer’s patients to feel safe and comfortable.\nIf you believe you or a loved one is suffering from cognitive decline, get in touch with a physician immediately for expert advice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5088127851486206}
+{"content": "In research, collecting data can be difficult, but fitting the data into a model that explains the observations is a challenge on another level. In neuroscience, many experiments measure the activity of neurons. However, to understand what exactly happens in a neuronal network, the data needs to be explained by a model. So, which model fits which data? A novel method developed by Pedro J. Gonçalves, Jan-Matthis Lueckmann, Michael Deistler, Jakob Macke and colleagues automates this process.\nTatjana Tchumatchenko has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant to investigate neural circuit function to gain new insights into neurological diseases like Huntington’s Disease. Tchumatchenko is Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research and a committed member of the Bernstein Network’s steering committee.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9037594199180603}
+{"content": "This project aims to aid the decision makers to identify the risky zones that are vulnerable to climatic changes, which in turn will impact the national development plans. This will help the decision makers plan appropriate actions in various sectors, and to acquire international financial resources for these plans. In addition to, it aims to develop an interactive application based on “Model Results” linked to geographic “Climatic Database” that is provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) RCPs 4.5 and 8.5. This geographic application will include all historical climatic data and future projection data, related to Egypt.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9948420524597168}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe origin of hotspot trails is controversial. Explanations range from deep mantle plumes rising from the core-mantle boundary (CMB) to shallow plate cracking. However, these mechanisms cannot explain uniquely the scattered hotspot trails distributed across a 2,000-km-wide swell in the sea floor of the southeast Atlantic Ocean. This swell projects down to one of the two largest and deepest distinct regions at the CMB, the Africa Low Shear Wave Velocity Province. Here we use 40 Ar/ 39 Ar isotopic analyses to date lava samples erupted at several hotspot trails across the Atlantic swell. We combine the eruption ages with an analysis of the structure and age of the sea floor, and find that the trails formed synchronously, in a pattern consistent with movement of the African Plate over plumes rising from the edge of the Africa Low Shear Wave Velocity Province. However, we also find that the seamounts initially formed only at the edge of the swell, where the oceanic crust was spreading apart. Later, about 44 million years ago, the hotspot trails began to cross the swell, but only in locations where the lithosphere was sufficiently young and thin that magma could reach the surface. We conclude that the distribution of hotspot trails in the southeast Atlantic Ocean is controlled by the interplay between deep-sourced mantle plumes and the motion and structure of the African Plate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5354810953140259}
+{"content": "Gallery Room Born 29 May 1980, Gentry is a British graduate of Central St Martins in London. He has exhibited in galleries, museums and public settings in the UK, USA and Europe.\nAs part of a generation that grew up with floppy disks, VHS tapes, polaroids and cassettes, he is inspired by the impact of internet culture.\nObsolete Identities\nDrawing on recycled technological relics as the grounds for his portraits, Gentry creates a conversation between digital and analogue processes. Obsolete data formats are combined to form new identities, with a unique blend of personal information locked within.\nThese outdated objects are no longer in the spotlight, but we can use our understanding of the past to help us grasp the challenges of the future.\nTechnological Tipping Point\nThis has led to a study of how the natural world merges with technology. As we reach a tipping point, this new movement is becoming increasingly apparent as the key cultural and social transition of our time.\nWill humans be forever compatible with our own technology?\nEurope", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9946234226226807}
+{"content": "Full text loading...\nWorld First: Drilling with Casing and Riserless Mud Recovery\nPublisher:European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers\nSource:Conference Proceedings, IPTC 2013: International Petroleum Technology Conference, Mar 2013, cp-350-00269 Abstract\nThis paper discusses the planning and operational aspects of drilling with casing (DWC) combined with riserless mud recovery (RMR), along with the benefits experienced compared to conventional drilling. The process of identifying and mitigating risk when applying new technologies to ensure a first time success will also be discussed. The Dampier Sub-Basin offshore Australia presents major challenges to tophole operations when drilling through the problematic ‘Bare Sands.’ The formation is composed of highly porous sand in which lost circulation is often encountered. Severe losses prevent sufficient hole cleaning, leading to packoffs around the bottomhole assembly (BHA) and stuck pipe. The formation is also interbedded with soft sand and hard cemented layers, causing severe torsional vibration and twistoffs in the BHA. Well designs and operations had been altered, incorporating larger hole sizes and control drilling to reduce packoff risks. Multiple bit runs were also optimised for each formation. This method reduced the occurrence of junked wells at the cost of individual well performance. DWC promised to enhance performance by drilling the interval in a single run and reducing the number of trips. However, as applications of new technology encompass risk and uncertainty, the operator performed extensive analysis to quantify the likelihood and cost of failure modes and the expected reward. A key finding of the analysis was a necessity to mitigate stuck pipe. RMR offered a cost-effective method of enhancing hole cleaning to avoid this hazard. The operation was performed from a semi-submersible rig, reaching a world record depth in technical limit time without hole condition problems. The methods discussed ensured the successful application of multiple new technologies, achieving a world record and technical limit performance. DWC combined with RMR is a world-first, and offers an effective solution for tophole drilling in the basin, and for similar basins worldwide.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.937720000743866}
+{"content": "Non-essential travel to Belgium is prohibited for people who are not a national of the EU, nor of a country that is part of the Schengen Area, except for fully vaccinated individuals with a recognised vaccination certificate from 1 July 2021.\nTravellers under the age of 18 who arrive in Belgium from a country outside the European Union or Schengen Area will now be permitted entry regardless of their vaccination status, but they should be accompanied by another person who holds a valid vaccination certificate.\nAll incoming travelers to Belgium should fill in the Passenger Locator Form within 6 months of your scheduled arrival.\nVisitors from New Zealand are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Belgium.\nChildren under the age of 12 and residents of Belgium are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result.\nFully vaccinated travelers with recognized proof of vaccination are also exempted from this requirement\nVisitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering Belgium.\nA 10-day quarantine is required, alongside a test requirement on the 1st and 7th days of quarantine.\nException applies to fully vaccinated travelers, negative covid test certificate holders, and those with a recovery certificate not older than 180days. They will be allowed a quarantine-free entry to Belgium.\nTravellers returning from Belgium must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departure to New Zealand.\nExemptions apply to the following:\n1. Children who are under two years of age.\n2. Individuals who can present a medical certificate verifying they have been examined no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure and have been determined to be unable to undertake a test for medical reasons but do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19\n3. Individuals with past (recovered) cases of COVID-19 who have a positive 72 hour or less test result, but have a medical certificate for showing that the individual is no longer considered by a medical practitioner to be infectious with COVID-19\nVisitors returning from Belgium will need to quarantine for 14 days upon entering New Zealand.\nTravelers to New Zealand from all countries, except eligible passengers from a quarantine-free travel zone (Niue and Cook Islands), must complete a 14-day stay in a managed isolation or quarantine facility.\nQuarantine-free travel for Australian passengers are temporary suspended until further notice.\nMost visitors from New Zealand can enter Belgium without restrictions.\nFully vaccinated visitors from New Zealand can enter Belgium without restrictions. Unvaccinated visitors from New Zealand can enter Belgium without restrictions.\nTravelers from New Zealand are not required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result.\nTravellers from New Zealand are not required to quarantine.\nMask usage in Belgium is not required\nRestaurants in Belgium are open. Bars in Belgium are open.\nFor press enquiries, corrections and any data-related questions, please email us at travel-restrictions@kayak.com.\nIf you're looking for personalised travel advice, like whether or not you should travel, please consult your local government’s resources (we won't be able to offer advice).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8674529790878296}
+{"content": "Use of Clinical and Laboratory Clue to Diagnose Anaerobic Infections in Limited Resource Setting Increase in life threatening infection despite the use of antimicrobial among patient’s in limited resource areas has made it imperative to investigate bacteria causing infections. However, comprehensive anaerobic bacteriology of clinical specimens is expensive and time consuming procedure. With advance in diagnostic techniques, the role of anaerobic bacteria in the etiology of various infection has become increasingly recognized. While a number of infections or intoxication due to anaerobic bacteria or their toxins arise from exogenous source such as the soil the majority are often endogenous origin arising frequently from the intestinal tract, oral cavity or the female genital tract. This chapter therefore highlight pointers for clinical and laboratory clue of anaerobic infection, additionally practical laboratory procedure to Isolate and identify anaerobes have been explained.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9529667496681213}
+{"content": "Proposed guidelines would help states shift away from stay-at-home orders.\nOn Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a draft of proposed guidelines for a phased reopening of some sectors in the American economy.\nTheir guidance for states, as they begin to lift stay-at-home orders and resume some operations, contains guidelines for child care centers, schools, day camps, faith-based institutions, bars and restaurants, and public transportation, and an outline of specific directions for each sector.\nThe guidelines note that “in communities that are deemed significant mitigation areas by State and local authorities, child care programs should be closed,” but that in other areas, programs can “choose to remain open to serve children of essential workers, such as healthcare workers.”\nThe CDC draft also proposes guidelines for “vulnerable workers” across all sectors and industries, encouraging workplaces to keep in mind that some workers are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.\n“These vulnerable workers include individuals over age 65 and those with underlying medical conditions,” the guidelines state. “Such underlying conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, hypertension, severe heart conditions, weakened immunity, severe obesity, diabetes, liver disease, and chronic kidney disease that requires dialysis. Vulnerable workers should be encouraged to self-identify, and employers should avoid making unnecessary medical inquiries.”\nThe draft is under review by White House officials, and the CDC could release a final proposal yet this week.\nAs the Lord Leads, Pray with Us… As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us… For officials with the CDC working on guidelines for various segments of the American economy. For those in the White House charged with reviewing the guidelines proposed by the CDC. About the need for balance between the nation’s physical and financial health. Sources: RECENT PRAYER UPDATES", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.959067702293396}
+{"content": "Using a student-centric approach rather than a business-centric one could benefit institutions: Opinion\nJuly 27, 2021\nPostsecondary institutions would benefit from using a student-centric approach rather than focusing on business models, writes Steve K Stoute. The author argues that postsecondary institutions have been under stress for some time, but that focusing on meeting the needs of students will have greater benefits. Stoute says that institutions should recruit the students that are best fitted to the institution using data and predictive analytics, and work to provide additional supports to student groups such as adult learners and historically underrepresented populations. Additionally, the author argues that institutions should empower students to own their academic experience and provide co- and extra-curricular experiences to enable holistic development.\nInside Higher Ed(Editorial)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6226460933685303}
+{"content": "Even before extremist group activity was exposed in Australia’s 2021 anti-lockdown demonstrations, there was growing concern about right-wing extremism in Australia.\nThe annual threat estimates from ASIO and the US note that right-wing extremism in Australia is on an upward trend. Ideological extremism now makes up 40% of the ASIO caseload.\nOur research at the University of Canberra’s National Security Hub is examining online influence operations targeting Australia, including its veteran community. This is a global problem and was one of several issues noted at this year’s International Terrorism and Social Media Conference in the UK.\nFor researchers like us who focus on the welfare of veterans – particularly during the aftermath of a military withdrawal from Afghanistan – such extremist groups present a complex and dangerous threat to the community.\ntransition to civilian life\nThe transition to civilian life can be a vulnerable time for many veterans. Suicide, homelessness and incarceration rates are alarmingly high for Australian veterans.\nSome veterans find that their ideological beliefs are tested during the transition to civilian life, when they feel most disconnected from the military community, which has so far played such a fundamental role in their sense of self.\nIt is during this period, and not during service, when ex-servicemen are particularly vulnerable to radicalisation.\nIn some cases, veterans have voiced being actively ostracized by their former allies for leaving the military. This has left him disillusioned with the entire institution.\nThis, unfortunately, may make these veterans more vulnerable to the appeal and influence by extremist groups, who are now offering companionship and camaraderie to the missing in their lives.\nSuch groups often promote a mission-based approach, which can attract people who lack the sense of purpose valued by them in military service.\nThere is a risk that this could lead well-meaning veterans to participate in groups whose ideals they generally considered questionable.\na widespread risk to the public\nThis is not a specific Australian issue.\nNearly one in five defendants served in the military in response to the January 6 US Capitol attack.\nViolence from participating in online forums to physically violent acts can happen rapidly and sometimes without obvious warning signs. The goal of these extremist groups is to gain a group of already trained members who can not only be activated immediately, but are also able to train others.\nPeople with military experience and training in warfare, weapons or explosives are a clear threat if radicalized by extremist groups. One study suggests that some veterans associate with such groups as trainers, rather than committing extremist acts themselves.\nThe newly established UK-based Veterans 4 Freedom (V4F) group also lists service in the military as a membership requirement.\nThe group claims to be about 200-strong and focuses on “anti-vaccine” crimes, such as organizing marches. However, in discussions on the group’s private Telegram account, it plans to step up its activities.\nMedia reports suggest that discussions on the forum also included an awareness that there are currently serving military members who may become “enemy fighters” as a result of V4F’s actions. Not only are these “freedom defenders” anticipating a confrontation, they are prepared to fight their former brothers and sisters to achieve their goals.\nVeterans in Anglo democracy are being targeted by open and covert online influence campaigns, using fake military profiles to connect and defraud defense contractors and current and former military members.\nVeterans are also ideal targets for international online influence operations that encourage the promotion of particular political candidates, parties or ideologies. Many of these operations start in Russia or China.\nduty of care\nSo, what duty does the Australian Defense Force have towards its members – and the community at large – to better prepare them for the threats they face as they transition to civilian life?\nOrganizations such as the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (a collaboration between the technology industry, government, civil society and academia) are actively engaged in monitoring and preventing violent extremist content and activity on online platforms.\nBut military members and their families will benefit from awareness and prevention programs designed specifically for the community – especially if offered.\nbefore this They transition into civilian life.\nAssistance should also be offered to assist and protect ex-servicemen wishing to leave such groups.\nWell-designed containment programs can help prevent recruitment by extremist groups in the hopes of leveraging military skills and knowledge, and can be offered as part of military evacuation processing.\nIf this article has raised problems for you, or if you are concerned about someone you know, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Open Arms on 1800 011 046 or the Open Arms website Go..", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5045367479324341}
+{"content": "Driving without a license in Smyrna is not just another traffic violation. In Georgia, this offense could result in criminal misdemeanor penalties, including jail and probation, if you’re convicted.\nThe law requires every driver to have a driver’s license in their immediate possession when driving a vehicle. So, even if you have a valid license, you could still face penalties for driving with no license in Georgia if you do not have your license on you during a traffic stop.\nAn officer will also cite or arrest you if you refuse to comply. Refusing to hand over your driver’s license can make a bad situation worse. However, if you can prove that you had a valid license at the time of the traffic stop, you may be able to resolve your citation with a minimal fine.\nAnother common scenario for this offense is driving with a suspended license. This violation is more serious than misplacing the card, or forgetting a valid license at home. Even though some drivers may be unaware that that their license is suspended, they still face significant penalties. For this reason, it’s a good idea to check your current license status if you think there might be any issues.\nFinally, you may also receive a citation for this offense if your license has been canceled, revoked, or disqualified by the DDS.\nWhat Are the Consequences of Driving Without a License?\nPenalties for this traffic violation may vary based on the jurisdiction, driver’s age, and prior driving history.\nTypical consequences include a fine, two days in the county jail, and license suspension. But, the outcome can be more concerning for those who decide to fight the charges without an experienced Smyrna Traffic Lawyer by their side. The court often dishes out the maximum penalties in these cases.\nHowever, a skilled traffic violation lawyer can help improve your odds. They may be able to:\nIdentify areas in your case that would be a viable defense Get charges reduced Help you avoid an automatic suspension\nIf you’re serious about fighting a no license charge in Georgia, schedule a free consult with a traffic attorney before going to court.\nResolving a No License Charge at Smyrna Municipal Court\nIf an officer issued your citation within the city limits of Smyrna, Georgia, the government will likely schedule a court date at Smyrna Municipal Court. This court is responsible for processing all traffic citations and misdemeanor state law violations issued by the local police department.\nIf you plan to fight the no license citation, you can show up to your court date and plead not guilty. And, if you want to have your case heard before a jury, you can request a transfer to a higher court – Cobb County State Court – during your arraignment.\nBut, if you don’t plan to fight the charges, drivers can sometimes resolve traffic violations online by paying the ticket. The automated system will notify you when you attempt to pay if a court appearance is required.\nIf you have questions about your citation or court date, you can contact Smyrna Municipal Court at 770-431-2804.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7369276285171509}
+{"content": "Escalating costs may present an unexpected obstacle to the scheduled spring 2008 start of construction on the 23–mile extension of Washington, DC's Metrorail system to Dulles International Airport. According to a new report by the U.S. Department of Transportation's inspector general, the cost of project's 11.6–mile first phase––currently estimated at $2.7 billion––has nearly doubled since December 2004. The rise threatens to push the public–private project beyond cost–effectiveness criteria necessary to receive $900 million in federal funding under the Federal Transit Administration's New Starts program.\nThe extension is a collaboration of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and Dulles Transit Partners (DTP), which co–owned by Bechtel Infrastructure, Inc. and Washington Group International. The report speculates that the cost increase may be due in part to a lack of competition for the design/build contract, which was awarded under a Virginia law that permits negotiations with a single bidder for large–scale transportation projects. In addition to the FTA grant, the extension is to be funded by a $375–million loan, revenue from the adjacent Dulles Toll Road, and other local sources.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.655221164226532}
+{"content": "For example, DNA, RNA and protein sequence data is frequently well beyond the scope of traditional data analysis. Fortunately, big data analytical techniques can be used to gather highly precise insights from these data sets.\nFor example, machine learning technologies allow researchers to “train” artificial intelligence systems to analyze and group biological data in interesting and informative ways. This can potentially result in analyses that the researchers themselves would not have considered before. However, this process requires significant computing power, which would not be possible without a seamless and robust IT setup. Furthermore, it is often impractical to house such systems using on-premises hardware.\nTo help deliver better technology to research teams, cloud computing has been adopted as a major part of the bioinformatics ecosystem. Using the cloud, teams can access computing resources exactly when they need them with no restrictions on where they work (thus, labs can be established without needing to think about where to house all the necessary IT resources). Additionally, the cloud can help teams scale their experiments with minimal lead time. This results in better and faster outcomes from both a research and business perspective.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9978199005126953}
+{"content": "Featured Partnerships Midland College Dual Credit & Technology Education Programs\nDuring recent months, Dr. Steve Thomas, President of Midland College (MC) and representatives of the Midland Development Corporation (MDC) have engaged in intense planning sessions with the goal of increasing the number of students who complete college-level career and technology programs at MC. These programs, which lead to college certifications and associate degrees, prepare students to fill skilled technical positions in local businesses and industry. MC has established a five-year plan for expanding their technical education program. The transition to this new approach began in August 2017.\nEnrollment will increase significantly during the upcoming academic year, and should continue to increase until the academic year 2019-2020.\nAcademic Year Enrollment 2016-2017 301 2017-2018 (transition year) 520 2018-2019 690 2019-2020 730 2020-2021 730 2021-2022 730\nCurrently, MD provides classes to students at a reduced tuition rate. To achieve targeted growth, this practice must continue as the local school districts have not appropriated funds to pay for the tuition. However, this leaves MC without critical funding to pay for the expansion of programs. Furthermore, career and technical programming, largely provided at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), is more expensive than traditional lecture-based instruction and requires special facilities and laboratories with updated equipment and supplies.\nFor the 2017-2018 transition year, MC must remodel and equip two new Energy Technology labs and upgrade equipment in existing Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, and Health Sciences labs. Additionally, MC will need to upgrade technology throughout the ATC, and employ a minimum of three new faculty members to serve additional students. These faculty members must have direct industry experience in addition to academic credentials, and will be employed for extended annual contracts.\nAfter the 2017-2018 transition year, MC will need to expand and equip labs based on student progression into advanced coursework, and must maintain the existing equipment. Faculty needs will grow, as will the need for library and learning resources such as computer labs.\nIn developing the requirements for this program, MC and MDC have focused on continuing our commitment to career and technology education with flexibility and affordability which will allow students to succeed. We believe these new and expanded programs will appeal to students who already have a strong commitment to Midland and want to remain in the Permian Basin after graduation.\nTo provide the needed programming, the MDC has provided MC with a five-year commitment of $1.35 million. According to the contract, the MDC shall provide $250,000 annually for the first three years beginning in August 2017, and $300,000 annually for the fourth and fifth years of the contract.\nMidland, TX 79705", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9843977093696594}
+{"content": "Written By Leah Smith, Summer Intern\nOur own Kathy Taylor graduated from the Leadership Fairfax Institute (LFI) this past weekend, having completed the 10 month program. LFI trains individuals to become more effective leaders, and to take initiative in their own communities. Participants are taught, using a continuous improvement model, to engage with others, brainstorm creative solutions, and identify and resolve issues facing the community. Study groups, training seminars, and interactions with community decision makers\nBy learning from and connecting with peers, program members deepen their leadership competencies, focus their leadership vision, and gain an in-depth knowledge about Fairfax county engagement. Others in our office who have completed this program include Lynne Strobel – now an LFI board member – and Bob Brant. Lynne affirms that “The Leadership Fairfax Institute provides a solid foundation to engage in those issues most critical to Fairfax County. I am proud to serve on its Board, and am delighted that Bob Brant, Class of 2019, and Kathy Taylor, Class of 2021, chose to complete the program. As a result of his experience in LFI, Bob now serves on the Board of Langley Residential Support Services.” The effects of the LFI program are pronounced as many graduates become community leaders. We are excited for Kathy and will be thrilled to witness the continuous benefits of the LFI program.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.532551109790802}
+{"content": "Evaluation methodologies privilege RCTs for establishing whether treatments work. This makes it difficult to warrant more complex treatments, like psychological therapies, which are hard to test with RCTs. It also misses many outcomes that matter to service users beyond the easily targeted symptoms and it downgrades the role of clinical judgment. Working with EU data, and based on preliminary philosophical and methodological research already underway [Cartwright (forthcoming)], K4U will develop a credible framework alternative to RCTs for evidencing therapies.\nResource\nJeremy Clarke Biography (2016) (last modified: 6 February 2019)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.698671817779541}
+{"content": "The pandemic has resulted in a steep rise in medical-aid claims. Covid-19 is after all a prescribed minimum benefit* (PMB), which means medical aids must cover the cost of treating members for it.\nBut it doesn’t mean you can claim for every Covid expense that arises – everything still must comply with the guidelines of your fund.\nHere are eight common questions about Covid-related expenses and how medical funds pay for them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9031410813331604}
+{"content": "Volunteers for charities and other nonprofit entities have an additional line of defense against the threat of personal liability now that Congress has finally passed a federal Volunteer Protection Act. Acting in the euphoria for citizen service following the Presidents’ Volunteer Summit in Philadelphia in April 1997, Congress passed with fanfare a bill that had been languishing in both House and Senate, in various forms, for a decade.\nThe law (42 USCA Sec. 14501 et seq.) generally provides that volunteers will not be personally liable for their acts or omissions if they are acting within the scope of their responsibility for the organization and the harm is “not caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6933948993682861}
+{"content": "Choice has always been a finicky thing in games, and how developers have consistently used choice has trained gamers to react to it in a certain way. Â That way is almost exclusively about weighing the costs of what you may get or lose. Â We have, by and large, tied most choice in games to rewards, or lack thereof.\nBioshock, for instance, pretty much told you up front “If you play this way you’ll get a reward, and if you don’t, you won’t.” So you weren’t making a choice based on the story or your emotions, you were making it as a calculating gamer deciding which way was better. Â Even if you thought you were making it emotionally, you likely weren’t, as you likely expected, even if subconsciously, to be rewarded for “picking right”. Â And the game obliged; if you saved all the little sisters, you ultimately got a better reward for it in the end.\nAnd that’s the conundrum facing developers. Â How do you make a player choose based on story and emotion instead of that cold calculating center that has been cultivated all these years? Â We’ve been so conditioned to believe there is a good and bad ending, and good and bad solution, that it’s hard to imagine a situation where this won’t factor in. Â We weigh every split in a path, and each door against the other, worried that we might miss out on some little treat hidden somewhere.\nEnter Mass Effect 2. Â It is a sequel to a game where you made choices, and it will have a sequel where your choices are realized. Â I saw the consequences of my decisions in the first game realized in Mass Effect 2. Â And I knew beyond a doubt that my choices in ME2 would be realized in ME3. Â But they offered no treats; I knew that whatever I decided would not be reflected in this game, and because of that, it shut down my gamer brain. Â I was no longer searching for the best outcome. Â I was no longer worried about missing out on something important.\nThis game made me do what no other game has: Â I made decisions based on my feelings. Â I was Shepard. Â For the first time in 25+ years of playing video games, my decisions were based entirely on the raw emotional impact of the situation. Â I couldn’t game the system. Â I couldn’t know what would happen based on my decisions, except to evaluate it as a character in that universe. Â All I knew was that my decisions will be important, and that, for once, I cared about the outcome, rather than the reward.\nI’m sorry Mordin. Â I cannot condemn your actions concerning the Genophage, but neither can I assuage your guilt. Â Your decision was a hard one, and while I understand it, I cannot condone it.\nRIP Legion. Â I know we will meet again, but I still wish I’d chosen better.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5284638404846191}
+{"content": "The way forward to strengthened policies and practices for unaccompanied and separated children in Europe\nThis paper captures concrete recommendations for efficient, lean, and harmonised processes which ensure children are protected and can access procedures and solutions in accordance with their best interests. It is a result of a consultative process carried out by UNHCR, UNICEF and IRC with around 100 practitioners from nearly all European countries, a roundtable with nine European states, consultation with European Union (EU) level actors, and individual or group discussions with over 50 unaccompanied and separated children living in Europe.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8122671842575073}
+{"content": "dc.description.abstract Green Virtual Enterprise Breeding Environments (GVBEs) are long-term strategic alliances of greenenterprises and their related support institutions aimed at offering the necessary conditions (e.g. human,financial, social, infrastructural and organisational) to threefold support: (a) the evolution of their memberenterprises to become Green Enterprises, (b) the rapid and fluid configuration of dynamic Green VirtualEnterprises as forward and reverse supply networks, and (c) the sharing and recycling of resourcesby means of collaboration mechanisms such as: information, materials, water, energy and/or infrastructure(services) with the intention of achieving sustainable development in a collaborative way.This thesis aims to systematically demonstrate a toolkit development, outlining the necessary ‘ingredients’,or elements, for creating and managing a GVBE, where this GVBE achieves desirable systemic propertiesdefined by a synergy of principles drawn from the Industrial Ecology (IE), Collaborative NetworkedOrganisations (CNOs), Systems Theory (ST), and Enterprise Architecture (EA) disciplines. In doing so,it is hoped that the thesis will achieve the following goals: (A) The pragmatic goal of helping IE protagonistsand CNO managers to create feasible GVBEs, and (B) The goal of identifying missing ingredients/elements,those that are necessary but not-yet available.The proposed GVBE toolkit included the following main reference artefacts (or models) – supportingthe GVBE lifecycle management: A GVBE Reference Model characterizing the GVBE unique features and highlighting the synergeticopportunities between collaboration and sustainability practices. A GVBE Reference (Modelling) Framework with five building blocks: (1) targets, (2) actors,(3) operating principles, (3) lifecycles and (5) technologies (systems and tools) to create andmanage GVEs and their breeding environments. A GVBE Reference Maturity Model with six GVBEs Evolutionary Models (viz. (1) Standard VBE,(2) Eco-labelled GVBE, (3) Environmental GVBE, (4) Eco-Efficient GVBE, (5) IndustrialSymbiosis GVBE and (6) Eco-Industrial GVBE) and their Eco-Industrial Networking Strategies in10 domains (viz. materials; energy; transportation; marketing; human resources; I & C Systems;Environmental, Health and Safety; Production Processes; Quality of Life and Community; andWaste Management). A GVBE RESOLVE Strategies Reference Model with six circularity strategies: Restore/Regenerate,Sharing, Optimise, Loop, Virtualise, and Exchange. A GVBE Bag of Assets Reference Model with new suggested Circular and Sharing Economiesbusiness opportunities to be explored. A F-GVE Reference Model (dynamic forward supply network) with sustainable manufacturing,logistics and consumption strategies for offering and delivering green products to the market in asustainable way. A R-GVE Reference Model (dynamic reverse supply network) with closed-loop networks strategiesfor recovering the products sold under the GVBE brand (product stewardship) for direct-use, repair,re-manufacture, recycle or safe disposal. A GVE Broker Reference Model as a vital actor/role for the identification and/or developmentof new circular and sharing economies within the GVBE and green (collaboration) businessopportunities within the market/society. A GSVE Reference Model as an advanced GVE model enabled by the next generation technologiescorresponding to the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0.Finally, the GVBE toolkit was validated against the Sustainable Engineering principles, Circular Economyprinciples, Systems of Systems Engineering principles, and the Viable System Model sub-systems functionsrequirements to guarantee at ‘preliminary design level’ the viability and sustainability of a GVBE andits GVEs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8168665170669556}
+{"content": "Validation of Oximetry for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Clinical Setting.利用統計を見る\nFile / Name\nLicense\nclockssleep2030027\nThis is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited\nA large epidemiological study using oximetry to analyze obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and metabolic comorbidities was performed in Japan; however, reliability and validity of oximetry in the Japanese population remains poorly understood. In this study, oximetry data from the epidemiological study were compared with data from clinically performed polysomnography (PSG) and out-of-center sleep testing (OCST) in epidemiological study participants who later attended our outpatient units. The oxygen desaturation index (ODI) from oximetry showed a moderate positive relationship (correlation coefficient r = 0.561, p < 0.001) with apnea/hypopnea data from PSG/OCST. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve showed moderate accuracy of this method in the detection of moderate-to-severe or severe OSA. However, the optimal ODI thresholds to detect moderate-to-severe OSA and severe OSA were the same (ODI > 20.1). Oximetry may be a useful tool for screening moderate-to-severe or severe sleep apnea. However, it may be difficult to set an appropriate threshold to distinguish between moderate and severe sleep apnea by oximetry alone.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6853947639465332}
+{"content": "Opiate-Induced Bowel Dysfunction Pharmacy Times, Volume 0,0\nOpiate-induced bowel dysfunctioncan pose a significant clinical problem.Jonathan Gonenne, MD, and colleaguesevaluated the effects of alvimopan,a peripheral mu-opioid antagonist,on codeine-induced delays ingastric, small bowel, and colonic transittime in healthy volunteers (43women, 31 men). In a double-blindedstudy, patients were randomized to 1of 4 groups: alvimopan 12 mg bid withor without codeine sulfate 30 mg 4times/day, codeine alone, or placeboalone. Gastric emptying and smallbowel and colonic transit were measuredby scintigraphy.\nPrimary end points for colonic transitwere geometric center (GC) of thecolonic counts at 24 hours and timefor 50% ascending colon emptying.Codeine delayed gastric, small bowel,proximal, and overall colonic transit(\nP < .05). Alvimopan reversed theeffect of codeine on small bowel andcolon (ascending colon and overallcolonic transit) and accelerated overallcolonic transit, compared withplacebo (GC 24 hours, P < .05). Alvimopandid not reverse the codeineinduceddelay of gastric emptying( Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology,August 2005).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9138234853744507}
+{"content": "Tax liability\nThe taxpayer is the recorded holder or owner of the car. If the register contains both an owner and a holder, it is the holder who is the primary taxpayer. The tax liability can also be determined based on a notification of transfer submitted to the register.\nTransfer of tax liability\nIt is possible to transfer the tax liability from the car’s first holder to its first owner. This transfer is applied for in writing by the car’s owner and comes into force no earlier than the following tax period.\nTax period\nThe tax period for vehicle tax is 12 months, and a new period always begins automatically when the previous one ends. The tax period is interrupted when the car is sold onwards, decommissioned, or permanently deregistered. Similarly, a new tax period begins when, for example, a car is registered or commissioned for road use.\nYou have to pay vehicle tax for the period when you are the vehicle owner or holder. Please note that for short tax periods\nthe minimum vehicle tax charge is 10 €.\nFor example, when carrying out a car sale, the seller is still liable for the vehicle tax for the date of sale, while the buyer is liable from the following day onwards. If the case involves a first-time registration or re-registration of a vehicle, the buyer is liable to pay the tax immediately from the date of registration.\nDo not pay the tax directly with the seller’s tax bill when you buy a used car. When you register the car in your name, you will receive a new tax bill. Check the car’s tax details before purchasing it. Overdue vehicle tax will incur a prohibition of use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6766475439071655}
+{"content": "De Beers has announced it is leading a research project that aims to make some of its mines carbon neutral within five years. The idea involves storing carbon through the mineralisation of kimberlite waste from the diamond extraction process. This could potentially offset up to ten times the emissions of a typical mine.\nDespite positive steps to develop sustainable practices, the mining industry continues to suffer from a bad reputation. Whether it is the memory of large accidents in the past, or the environmental impact the industry can have on local communities, mining companies often struggle to obtain the social licence they need to operate.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9901401400566101}
+{"content": "Abstract\nA signal initiated by the newly formed Ag receptor is integrated with microenvironmcntal cues during T cell development to ensure positive selection of CD4\n+CD8 + progenitors into functionally mature CD4 + or CD8 + T lymphocytes. During this transition, a survival program is initiated, TCR gene recombination ceases, cells migrate into a new thymic microenvironment, the responsiveness of the Ag receptor is tuned, and the cells commit to a specific T lineage. To determine potential regulators of these processes, we used mRNA microarray analysis to compare gens expression changes in CD4 +CD8 + thymocytes from TCR transgenic mice that have received a TCR selection signal with those that had not received a signal. We found 129 genes with expression that changed significantly during positive selection, the majority of which were not previously appreciated. A large number of these changes were confirmed by real-time PCR or flow cytometry. We have combined our findings with gene changes reported in the literature to provide a comprehensive report of the genes regulated during positive selection, and we attempted to assign these genes to positive selection process categories.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.993304967880249}
+{"content": "Elite and recreational athletes are emerging from a unique challenging time and this lecture and open discussion will address injuries and return to sports for high level athletes. The session will address injuries noted during the rapid rise in sports participation after a prolonged time away activity. There will be an emphasis on rehabilitation and return to sports and healthy fitness. The discussion will address the elite athlete however the principles addressed will be applicable to recreational athletes as well.\nLearning Objectives: Understand new emerging data on knee injuries in skeletal immature athletes and develop a plan when athletes are cleared to return to play Understand the common presenting symptoms of knee injuries in young athletes and the intricacies of returning to activity Understand the anatomic, physiologic and behavioral differences that make the injuries described unique and varied in the pediatric population Speaker:\nThis seminar focuses on orthopaedics and was delivered at a virtual event titled, “Returning to Sports for Elite Youth Athletes,” on August 17, 2021.\nAdditional CHOP Resources: Sports Medicine and Performance Center Division of Orthopaedics Upcoming Healthcare Professionals Events Content Disclaimer\nBy starting this module, you agree to our Content Disclaimer and Terms of Service.\nIf this is your first time attempting to login to the new website with an existing account, you will first need to reset your password before logging in.Lost Your Password?\nError: Please check your confirmed email address.\n**By selecting “Yes”, you consent to receive information from CHOP. Once you have decided to receive such communications, you may later decide to stop receiving these communications. If you want to stop receiving these communications, you may send an email message to chopopensupport@chop.edu.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5898413062095642}
+{"content": "From the Inside Out\nDiscussion Questions\nHave you known people who seemed to present “a good, Christian” exterior but were later exposed as creepy or evil? How would you describe your struggle with matching your inside attitudes with your outside behaviors?\nNotice Jesus’ response to the Pharisees in Mark 7:5-7. What words from Isaiah did Jesus apply to this group of outwardly religious men? How can we today be guilty of the same sins?\nJesus reserved harsh words for the outwardly religious of His day—the scribes and the Pharisees. Read Matthew 23:1-13. Take a moment to highlight the specific behaviors Jesus criticized.\nRead Matthew 23:23-28. Again, notice more characteristics of the scribes and Pharisees. Why does Jesus tell them to focus on the inside of the cup and dish first? What does that mean?\nIn spite of their impure motives, the scribes and Pharisees looked like upstanding, God-fearing people in their behavior. Read Matthew 5:20. How much better would you have to live to possess a righteousness that “exceeds” that of the scribes and Pharisees. Is it possible that the righteousness Jesus is describing is not connected with your outward behavior at all (compare Romans 3:21-26)?\nPaul encourages young Timothy to exercise physically and spiritually. Read 1 Timothy 4:8. How are you exercising toward godliness, beginning first with your insides? How would you assess the health of your current spiritual condition?\nDespite our romanticism about the early church, they had their fair share of problems - favoritism, theological arguments, and divisions (to name a few). Yet there remained a vision of an abundant church - full of energy, unity, and life. While the church today...\nA believer's identity is in Christ. In Him we find true life, meaning, and purpose. Yet, it is common for believers to take their eyes off of Jesus and begin substituting other things in His place. We look for other ways to identify ourselves often choosing how we...\nIt shouldn’t surprise us that through the centuries, superstitions arise and thrive even among well-meaning church people. Most of these superstitions are based on a desire for a kind of good luck charm in a life filled with uncertainty and hardship. Even the practice...\nIt is great to gather as the church. But we are also told by Jesus to “go” as the church, sharing God’s word with others and making them disciples. Fulfilling the Great Commission is not an option or a suggestion. It is a command to each of us as believers to actively...\nWhile God never changes in His nature, He does change the way He works with human beings. Jesus announced a significant change when He held up a cup and identified it with His blood that would establish a new covenant. After being raised from the dead, Jesus told His...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5020078420639038}
+{"content": "Improve Your Versatility With Dedicated Ground Logistics\nLogistics solutions often involve a variety of different transportation methods. Ground, air and sea typically all come into play when moving product. However, ground transportation is one of the more complicated forms of transportation when compared to all the others.\nDedicated Ground Logistics\nDedicated ground logistics also can make a lot of sense for your business. Dedicated ground logistics can be used for both short and long-distance shipping and can be customized to your specific needs. One of the greatest benefits of dedicated ground logistics is its flexibility.\nWith the current environment, including wildfires throughout the western United States, hurricanes in the south, as well as pandemic uncertainties, the carrier market remains extremely tight. As a result, shippers must work to differentiate themselves and that includes providing superior visibility into each shipment. Additionally, with the increased complexity created by a driver shortage, ensuring you are maximizing the right dedicated solutions brings added value to your business.\nDedicated Logistics Trucking\nDedicated logistics trucking and delivery can provide shippers with guaranteed capacity and exceptional service. Through vehicles such as dry vans, flatbeds, refrigerated, heavy haul, or specialized freight, customers can find the right dedicated truck solutions to meet their specific business needs.\nGround Logistics\nGround Logistic options typically include Less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL). Less-than-truckload refers to goods and commodities that do not fill up an entire truck. This allows for other shippers to join together for smaller shipments. Because LTL shipments often combine multiple loads and make several different stops, finding the right LTL trucking company is crucial. An ideal partner will create a solution that initiates cost savings, mitigates risk, optimizes your network and meets specific delivery needs. The complex pricing structure of LTL freight can include factors such as freight classifications, weight pricing, freight provisions, destination and speed. The right partner will simplify this formula, allowing you to get the best value to move your freight.\nFull-truckload (FTL) is when an entire truck is dedicated to one shipper. If a shipper chooses a FTL solution, it often means that the shipper has enough cargo to fill the entire space of the trailer in terms of weight and/or volume. It could also mean that the products are hazardous and/or fragile. FTL shipments typically save money and optimize efficiency. FTL is frequently ideal for more fragile cargo because the product is not unloaded until it reaches its final destination, reducing the chance for damage.\nAnother significant benefit of dedicated trucking revolves around safety. Vehicles are often equipped with backup alarms; collision avoidance and lane departure systems; stability control systems; air disc brakes; electronic driver logs; onboard telematics and vehicle diagnostics systems; speed governors; and advanced visibility LED headlights all help to provider a safer driver experience, reduce crashes and improved delivery services.\nEpes is Uniquely Positioned to Meet Your Dedicated Ground Logistic Needs\nDedicating ground logistics remains a key piece of Epes. We provide dedicated ground logistics to a variety of industries. With our commitment to service and our strategically located network of terminals, we can offer additional capacity and equipment as needed to help our customers through their peak shipping seasons and surges in business. Epes is a business unit of Penske Logistics. Visit epestransport.com to learn more about Epes freight solutions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5836856961250305}
+{"content": "Bridge restorations are typically secured in the mouth with a strong dental-grade cement. This is meant to hold them firm through the course of the daily rigors of chewing and grinding food. Yet there are times when a blow to the face, an oral emergency, or a bacterial complication from gum disease can potentially weaken this strong bond. Should this... read more »\nYour dentist, Dr. Mark Andrews, designed your dental bridge from durable materials before securing it onto the abutments with a strong dental adhesive. This makes it durable enough for biting, chewing and grinding most normal foods. However, there are instances when your bridge might be damaged by something abnormal. This could be something as traumatic as a blow to the... read more »\nIt’s estimated by the American Dental Association that an average of three million teeth are knocked out each year during athletic activities. In most cases, pieces of the tooth still remain in the socket and they must be extracted to prevent pain and further complications. Once your gums have healed after the extraction, our Mark Andrews, D.D.S. team can completely... read more »", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7617056369781494}
+{"content": "Paper: Polarization Observations of Molecular Clouds Volume: 343, Astronomical Polarimetry: Current Status and Future Directions Page: 321 Authors: Whittet, D.C.B. Abstract: Polarization arises from alignment of interstellar dust grains in the presence of a magnetic field. However, the efficiency with which polarization is produced per unit dust column varies strongly with environment, presumably because the alignment mechanism is sensitive to local physical conditions. Moreover, the detailed physics of alignment is not well understood. The reliability with which observations of polarization trace magnetic field structure within dense molecular clouds is therefore controversial. Observations relevant to studies of both alignment and growth of dust within molecular clouds are discussed in this review. Grains responsible for polarization within dense clouds are shown to have undergone significant growth by coagulation. In the TMC–1 clump, grains appear to be coagulating and growing icy mantles simultaneously, whereas in ρ Oph coagulation dominates. Ice-mantled grains are aligned within externally-heated clouds, but with low efficiency unless a local embedded source of luminosity is present. This result strongly suggests that spin-up by radiative torques is the dominant mechanism leading to alignment of grains within molecular clouds.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9206587672233582}
+{"content": "Background: Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations have greatly improved the understanding of nasal physiology. We postulate that simulating the entire and repeated respiratory nasal cycles, within the whole sinonasal cavities, is mandatory to gather more accurate observations and better understand airflow patterns. Methods: A 3-dimensional (3D) sinonasal model was constructed from a healthy adult computed tomography (CT) scan which discretized in 6.6 million cells (mean volume, 0.008 mm 3 ). CFD simulations were performed with ANSYS©FluentTMv16.0.0 software with transient and turbulent airflow (k-ω model). Two respiratory cycles (8 seconds) were simulated to assess pressure, velocity, wall shear stress, and particle residence time. Results: The pressure gradients within the sinus cavities varied according to their place of connection to the main passage. Alternations in pressure gradients induced a slight pumping phenomenon close to the ostia but no movement of air was observed within the sinus cavities. Strong movements were observed within the inferior meatus during expiration contrary to the inspiration, as in the olfactory cleft at the same time. Particle residence time was longer during expiration than inspiration due to nasal valve resistance, as if the expiratory phase was preparing the next inspiratory phase. Throughout expiration, some particles remained in contact with the lower turbinates. The posterior part of the olfactory cleft was gradually filled with particles that did not leave the nose at the next respiratory cycle. This pattern increased as the respiratory cycle was repeated. Conclusion: CFD is more efficient and reliable when the entire respiratory cycle is simulated and repeated to avoid losing information. Keywords: 3D model; Computational fluid dynamics (CFD); airflow; nasal airway; nasal cavity; physiology; velocity; wall shear stress.\n© 2018 ARS-AAOA, LLC.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9697444438934326}
+{"content": "Abstract\nHIV partner notification involves contacting sexual partners of people who test HIV positive and referring them to HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services. To understand values and preferences of key and general populations in Rakai, Uganda, we conducted 6 focus group discussions and 63 in-depth interviews in high prevalence fishing communities and low prevalence mainland communities. Participants included fishermen and sex workers in fishing communities, male and female mainland community members, and healthcare providers. Questions explored three approaches: passive referral, provider referral, and contract referral. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed using a team-based matrix approach. Participants agreed that passive referral was most suitable for primary partners. Provider referral was acceptable in fishing communities for notifying multiple, casual partners. Healthcare providers voiced concerns about limited time, resources, and training for provider-assisted approaches. Options for partner notification may help people overcome barriers to HIV serostatus disclosure and help reach key populations.\nKeywords General populations HIV/AIDS Key populations Partner notification Sex workers ASJC Scopus subject areas Social Psychology Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Infectious Diseases", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7622402310371399}
+{"content": "Botany has always been a highly visual science, and women artists and illustrators have played a key role in the creation and dissemination of botanical knowledge. While the exhibition’s narrative begins in the seventeenth century, this panel brings together three contemporary artists and illustrators who are engaging with and transforming the tradition of botanical representation. As scientific illustrator for the National Museum of Natural History, Alice Tangerini has worked closely with botanists and illustrated over one thousand species of plants in scientific literature. She shares the methods of creating her information-rich pen-and-ink drawings, and the changes in scientific illustration brought by the digital age. Nirupa Rao is a botanical artist from Bangalore, India, who works closely with scientists and conservationists to document the extraordinary biodiversity of the Western Ghats. Her goal is to educate the public in environmentalist practices both through initiatives on the ground and her multiple publications. Temitayo Ogunbiyi is an artist and curator who moves between the US, Jamaica, and Nigeria. Following a residency at the Smithsonian in 2018, Ogunbiyi has created a series of botanical drawings on herbarium paper that engage with natural history collections and the historical practices that underlay their formation. The panel discusses the varied artistic processes employed by these three practitioners to explore the scientific, aesthetic, historical, and environmental interests that inform their work.\nPanelists Temitayo Ogunbiyi’s art practice moves between drawing, painting, sculpture, and installation, responding to and forging dialogues between global current events, anthropological histories, and botanical cultures from her perspective as a Nigerian-Jamaican-American. Systems that capture, mediate, and direct the movement of people, information, and matter are recurring subjects of investigation in her practice. In 2018, Ogunbiyi built her first functional playground, appropriating construction materials and conventional household items into a composition of nonprescriptive stimuli. The artist has made four functional playgrounds to date. Ogunbiyi is the recipient of several fellowships and awards, including a 2020–2021 Digital Earth Fellowship, a 2018 Smithsonian Artist in Research Fellowship, and a 2014 Ford Foundation Fellowship. Her artwork has been exhibited at the Madre Museum (Naples, Italy), the 2019 Lagos Biennial, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, the Centre for Contemporary Art Lagos, the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (Brooklyn, New York), the Perm Museum of Contemporary Art (Perm, Russia), a curatorial publication for the 10th Berlin Biennale, the Fries Museum (Berlin), and the 2nd Lagos Biennial. She lives and works in Lagos, with her young family. Nirupa Rao is a botanical illustrator based in Bangalore, India. Her work is inspired by regular field visits into the wild and informed by close collaboration with natural scientists to achieve accuracy. As a National Geographic Young Explorer, Rao received a grant to create her book Hidden Kingdom: Fantastical Plants of the Western Ghats (2019). She has also published Pillars of Life: Magnificent Trees of the Western Ghats (2018), a debut project in collaboration with naturalists Divya Mudappa and T. R. Shankar Raman of the Nature Conservation Foundation. She illustrated the cover of Amitav Ghosh’s latest novel, Gun Island, and rejacketed four of his older novels for Penguin Random House. In collaboration with Alice Tangerini, staff illustrator for the Botany Department at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, has been specializing in drawing plants since 1972. She works with pen and ink, graphite, and—recently—digital color. She has illustrated over one thousand species of plants appearing in scientific periodicals, floras, and botanical and nature books. Tangerini teaches classes in illustration techniques, presents lectures on botanical illustration, and juries shows in botanical gardens and academic institutions. Her responsibilities in the Botany Department also include managing and curating an extensive collection of botanical illustrations. In 1999, Tangerini received the Distinguished Service Award from the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. In 2008, she was honored with the Excellence in Scientific Botanical Art award from the American Society of Botanical Artists, of which she is a past board member. In 2020, the Linnean Society of London honored Tangerini with the Jill Smythies Award for outstanding illustrations that portray diagnostic characteristics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7364600300788879}
+{"content": "Bahia Bahia Sod\nBahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) was introduced from Brazil in 1914. It was originally used as a pasture grass on the sandy soils of the southeastern United States. Additional varieties have been introduced since that time for use as lawn grasses. Bahia grass is a low-maintenance lawn grass that does well with limited water and fertilizer inputs. Bahia grass is commonly found on highways, roads median and the side of the road. Varieties currently available do not produce a carpet-like, dense lawn like some other warm-season lawn grasses.\nBahiagrass forms an extensive, deep root system. It sustains better than other grasses in infertile, sandy soils and does not require high inputs of water or fertilizer. This makes it a good choice for home sites on large lots or acreage or for anywhere that there is no irrigation system. It should be noted that during extended drought periods, bahiagrass will go into a drought induced dormancy and turn brown until conditions become favorable for regrowth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.531551718711853}
+{"content": "Climate change represents one of the greatest global health threats of our time. In choosing Healthy Environment, Healthy Kidneys as the theme for the 2021 fully virtual Congress, the ERA-EDTA highlights the central role of nephrologists and other health professionals in advocacy for global efforts to reduce emissions and protect against climate change.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8341981172561646}
+{"content": "After the fall of communism, the healthcare systems of Central and Eastern European countries underwent enormous transformation, resulting in departure from publicly financed healthcare. This had significant adverse effects on equity in healthcare, which are still evident. In this paper, we analyzed the role of government and households in financing healthcare in eight countries (EU-8): Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. A desk research method was applied to collect quantitative data on healthcare expenditures and qualitative data on gaps in universal health coverage. A linear regression analysis was used to analyze a trend in health expenditure over the years 2000-2018. Our results indicate that a high reliance on out-of-pocket payments persists in many EU-8 countries, and only a few countries have shown a significant downward trend over time. The gaps in universal coverage in the EU-8 countries are due to explicit rationing (a limited benefit package, patient cost sharing) and implicit mechanisms (wait times). There is need to increase the role of public financing in CEE countries through budget prioritization, reducing patient co-payments for medical products and medicines, and extending the benefit package for these goods, as well as improving the quality of care.\nKeywords: Central and Eastern European countries; healthcare financing; universal health coverage.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9114761352539062}
+{"content": "The Arizona State Supreme Court on Friday ruled that child-welfare officials must offer reunification services to certain inmates before terminating parental rights.\nThe ruling states that officers constitutionally must provide services, like visitation between parent and child, to inmates facing long prison sentences.\nSpecifically, the case examined the circumstances of a father whose parental rights to two young children were ended by a lower court. In the ruling, the Justices maintained the termination of rights due to the children’s best interest; however, while issuing the decision on the appeal, the Court established the reunification services requirement.\nPrior to the ruling, Arizona law did not require the state to offer services to continue the relationship between parents, who are inmates, and children.\nHowever, based on a previous Supreme Court ruling, “Parents enjoy a fundamental liberty interest in ‘the care, custody, and management’ of their children.”\n“The state has a vital interest in the status of the parent-child relationship and, because of the importance of this interest, the state may intrude into the parent-child relationship to protect the welfare of the child and the state’s own interest in the welfare of its citizens” the ruling stated.\nHowever, the Justices maintained the right of the judiciary to terminate parental rights under some circumstances.\n“A court may terminate parental rights under certain circumstances, so long as the parents whose rights are to be severed are provided with ‘fundamentally fair procedures’ that satisfy due process requirements,” the opinion continued.\nWhile the Court acknowledged that it would be difficult to maintain a relationship with their children while in prison, the Justices expressed that “an incarcerated parent can maintain a bond with a child in other ways, such as through visits, phone calls, letters, pictures, and gifts.”\n— — —", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5267190933227539}
+{"content": "The world is in turbulence as those left behind by free trade express their anger. Britain left behind their most important trade relationship, while America is considering tearing up all their agreements. The world economy will be the worse for it. As economists ponder how the rubes can choose an economically worse off position, they fail to realize that measuring benefits in dollars is not always the goal. While giving the dignity of work to the impoverished people of the d\nInvesting is not easy, and few people do it well over an extended period. The research documents this outcome well. Despite the evidence, there are those investors who have delivered consistent performance over decades. These unique investors perform in markets both public and private; from identifying value, to improving business operations, or understanding strategy. These investors share three core beliefs: people that excel in their field of expertise deliver value; busin", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9696173071861267}
+{"content": "Post-therapy whole-body scan with abnormal radioactive iodine localized to the head of two women\nA 25-year-old woman was referred for radioactive iodine remnant ablation for multifocal micropapillary thyroid carcinoma.\nA thyroidectomy performed after a fine-needle aspiration, suspicious for papillary thyroid carcinoma, was found and revealed three papillary microcarcinoma measuring 0.2 cm, 0.6 cm and 0.6 cm in the right lobe and a 0.2-cm papillary microcarcinoma in the left lobe. One perithyroidal lymph node was removed with no tumor identified. The patient was referred by her outside endocrinologist for radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation. Despite a long discussion stressing that she was at very low risk for death and recurrence indicated by her young age, American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage I and her low risk for recurrence per the 2009 American Thyroid Association thyroid nodule and cancer guidelines, the patient was anxious and worried, and requested RAI ablation.\nShe had remnant ablation with 50 mCi I-131 with a thyroid-stimulating hormone of 73.07 mU/L and a low thyroglobulin 1.4 ng/mL with a negative thyroglobulin antibody level less than 20 IU/mL. Seven days later, a post-therapy whole-body scan was obtained that showed a focus of avid uptake in the thyroid bed from a postsurgical thyroid remnant. There was also diffuse tracer localized along the periphery of her head in the location of the skull (Figures 1A, B). The patient had washed her hair between the dose and the 7-day post-therapy scan, but she complained of extreme anxiety and sweating during the post-therapy scan.\nAnother patient\nA second patient, a 54-year-old woman, was referred for RAI ablation. She had a total thyroidectomy for a multifocal micropapillary thyroid carcinoma with feature of a tall cell variant with lymphovascular and capsule invasion with positive margins. Four metastatic lymph nodes were removed from the lateral neck (levels 3 and 4). Her past medical history was positive for oligomenorrhea, but since her surgery 2 months before, she was amenorrheic with severe daytime and night sweats. This patient was at moderate risk for death and recurrence based on the histological variant of her tumor, lymphovascular and capsule invasion and lateral neck nodes (AJCC stage IV A).\nShe had RAI therapy with 149 mCi I-131 with a TSH of 49.02 mU/L and a low thyroglobulin 3.6 ng/mL with a negative thyroglobulin antibody level less than 20 IU/mL. Seven days later, a post-therapy whole-body scan was obtained that showed a focus of avoid uptake in the thyroid bed from the postsurgical thyroid remnant and tracer located along the periphery of her head in the location of the skull (Figures 1C, D). The patient noted that she was very anxious and had a drenching sweating episode during her whole-body scan.\nPhoto courtesy of: Stephanie L. Lee, MD, PhD\nPattern of uptake\nOne year after the initial RAI therapy, both patients had a recombinant human TSH-stimulated RAI whole-body scan that demonstrated no abnormal uptake, and the stimulated thyroglobulin was unmeasurable, suggesting the absence of persistent disease.\nThe specificity of I-131 whole-body scans for the initial staging and detecting postoperative local and distant metastatic disease is excellent. Radioiodine whole-body imaging is the most accurate method in the diagnosis of metastases from differentiated thyroid cancer. However, false-positive images occur at sites of body fluid stasis such as in a renal cyst, sinus mucocele and hematoma or cutaneous contamination by radioiodine in either saliva or urine.\nIt was felt that the diffuse uptake along the peripherally of the skull in both cases was a contamination artifact likely due to physiological scalp sweat due to anxiety and postmenopausal diaphoresis. It is very unlikely, with the low level of thyroglobulin levels in the presence of a significantly elevated TSH that this peripheral skull trapping was due to widely metastatic disease to the calvarium. This pattern of uptake on a RAI whole-body scan has been previously described and named the “helmet sign.�\nStephanie L. Lee, MD, PhD, is associate chief in the section of endocrinology, diabetes and nutrition and associate professor of medicine at Boston Medical Center. She is also an Endocrine Today Editorial Board member.\nFor more information: Ash L. J Nucl Med Technol. 2004;32:164-165. Matheja P. J Nucl Med. 1997;38:1022-1024. Ong SC. Clin Nucl Med. 2004;29:164-166. Salvatori M. Clin Nucl Med. 1997;22:380-384. Schlosser J. Thyroid. 2007;17:81-82.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5622926950454712}
+{"content": "In light of recent world events, many retail businesses have needed to adapt and migrate to online operations in order to stay relevant. With B2B buyers’ expectations significantly influenced by their B2C experiences, it’s crucial for B2B companies to make this shift as well in order to stay competitive.\nAccording to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, total online sales averaged an annual rise of 65% between March 2020 and January 2021. With the increasing prevalence of online sales for retail businesses, B2B businesses can’t afford to fall behind and miss out on these major growth opportunities.\nThe segment is witnessing unprecedented growth across the globe, with McKinsey research indicating that 75% of B2B buyers preferring the online route to in-person sales. Additionally, only 20% of B2B buyers plan to return to in-person sales in the post-COVID marketplace.\nIn the long run, having your own dedicated B2B e-commerce platform is an investment that will pay off.\nWhat is a B2B E-Commerce Platform?\nA B2B e-commerce platform is a comprehensive software solution for enterprises, typically aimed at manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and other B2B organisations. They handle all aspects of selling products or services to other business organisations, including inventory management and payments.\nA major advantage of many modern B2B e-commerce platforms is the inclusion of self-service functionalities for buyers, helping businesses to manage marketing and sales strategies efficiently across many channels. B2B e-commerce platforms play a major role in delivering superior customer service.\nCompetitive Advantages of B2B E-Commerce Platforms\nMany advantages of online B2B platforms are related to the changing preferences and expectations of the modern B2B buyer. The reasons behind this are evident – at a personal level, B2B buyers are also online retail customers and a growing percentage of them are millennials, a demographic accustomed to the convenience and comfort of shopping online.\nCompanies can no longer rely on basic websites or email marketing to attract and retain customers. In order to meet their growing expectations, a full-fledged B2B e-commerce solution is essential. But what are its key competitive advantages?\n1. Catering to New Online Buyers\nEven in the US, home to one of the world's largest B2B e-commerce marketplaces, online sales account for less than 20% of the total B2B segment. However, this number is steadily increasing and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the trend.\nIn Australia, which has historically lagged behind other developed nations in adopting online shopping, the pandemic has created a new reality. Out of necessity, millions have been forced to go to online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.\nThis includes a significant proportion of baby boomers and Gen X consumers. Inevitably, many members of the latter generation may also be involved in making B2B purchasing decisions in their professional lives. A B2B vendor offering a convenient online shopping experience will hold a competitive edge among this demographic.\nUnfortunately, one cannot hope for the situation to go back to pre-pandemic levels in the post-COVID marketplace. Only a small minority of B2B buyers have expressed willingness to return to traditional in-person B2B buying experiences.\n2. Adapting to Rapidly Shifting Buyer Expectations\nWhile the older generation is more resistant to engaging in digital experiences, the opposite is true in the case of millennials. As more of this generation enters senior roles of management in business organisations, this will start to have a major impact on B2B buying decisions.\nAs a tech savvy generation, they are comfortable with online buying – over 60% of their shopping is carried out on e-commerce platforms. Traditional marketing and outreach campaigns will not work on these buyers, as their expectations are considerably higher and evolving constantly.\nAs B2B buyers, they seek interactive and authentic content from sellers. Instead of relying purely on marketing information, they actively seek out additional information online. To meet this demand, vendors have to focus on omnichannel marketing, with a special emphasis on mobile.\nIn fact, the vast majority of B2B transactions now begin with a basic mobile search. Speed and convenience are of the essence here – the modern buyers value vendors that are flexible enough to deliver services on demand.\nTraditional offline B2B channels are not equipped to meet these buyer expectations but B2B e-commerce platforms are designed to deliver all these features and more.\n3. Increased Emphasis on Digital Experiences\nThe modern B2B buyer puts a premium on the overall buying experience. Instead of generic, cookie-cutter marketing strategies, B2B sellers have to focus on more personalised services – uniquely tailored to the needs of individual buyers.\nConsistency is key here and the interactive content has to be seamless across multiple channels – apps, websites, social media, desktops and mobile screens. Across the entire buyer journey, all interactions should be smooth, hassle-free, and uniform across all channels.\nB2B firms should also pay special attention to feedback from buyers, constantly tweaking and improving the system to deliver better experiences. All this requires a tightly integrated platform that brings marketing, sales, CRM, and IT teams all on the same page.\nUniting Marketing, Sales and IT Teams on a Single Platform\nIn business, it is more important than ever to establish and build connections with your customers. Building lasting client relationships is more common and rewarding in the B2B segment.\nDigital experiences are often a critical factor that make the difference between a lead and a sale. A digital experience platform (DXP) is a software solution focused on nurturing deep relations with clients.\nFor example, Liferay's B2B Commerce solution is particularly powerful in comparison to pure play e-commerce platforms due to Liferay DXP’s ability to unite content, commerce and portals to serve the B2B customer journey. This helps to bring your marketing, sales, and IT teams on a single online platform, encouraging better coordination between teams as they serve your customers.\n1. Marketing – Improved Customer Satisfaction\nThe system has a plethora of tools that allow marketing teams to deliver content-rich product catalogues and immersive product discovery journeys for your buyers. At the same time, marketers can tap into advanced audience analytics, helping deliver targeted and personalised marketing content to prospective buyers.\n2. Sales – High-Value Interactions On-Demand\nWhile self-service channels have become increasingly popular, B2B vendors often have complex catalogues that can confuse some buyers. With built-in B2B sales tools, DXPs often give sales teams the ability to step in to take action on behalf of accounts when required, without interfering with other channels. With advanced insights, sales teams can act as on-demand experts or consultants who assist B2B buyers in need.\n3. IT – Lower Maintenance and Increased Value Creation\nIn many traditional e-commerce platforms, IT teams are often too busy handling basic requests from sales and marketing departments. This reduces the time and resources available for critical tasks like network security, optimisation, and feature development.\nDXP solutions empower marketing and sales teams to handle the daily tasks with relative autonomy, allowing IT teams to focus on creating business value. DXPs bring commerce-related customer data onto one platform which can be integrated with your existing customer-facing systems, helping to provide consistent user experiences.\nThe Future of B2B E-Commerce\nThe impact of the recent world events on B2B e-commerce has been far-reaching and many changes are likely to stay. As more buyers experience the convenience of online purchasing, B2B firms will have to adapt and improve their e-commerce capabilities.\nA B2B e-commerce platform is a necessity in this ‘new normal’ for B2B organisations. To take this one step further and to achieve maximum ROI and scalable growth, consider how a DXP can help unite content, commerce and portals to serve the entire B2B customer journey.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7411264181137085}
+{"content": "The UAE's Economic Diplomacy\nThrough its global network of missions and embassies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) aims to attract foreign investments, encourage outbound investments, promote trade, and strengthen bilateral and multilateral economic relationships. These operations make up the core of the UAE's economic diplomacy, which ultimately supports the long-term economic and societal needs of the UAE highlighted under Vision 2021 and the 2071 Centenary Plan.\nSupporting a Diversified Economy\nThe UAE continues to create a diversified economy while still sustainably reaping the benefits of its abundant natural resources. MoFAIC plays a vital role in ensuring that the UAE benefits from global economic trends by consolidating and strengthening its position as a key player on the world stage. The UAE's economy is already the Arab World's second-largest, with robust and sustainable growth generated through tourism, transport and logistics, financial services, real estate, banking, and renewable energy. Increasingly, the UAE is looking to the future economy, prioritising investments in education, information technology, artificial intelligence, health, and industrial manufacturing.\nInward and Outward Investment\nThe UAE has an impressive track record of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through favourable tax regulations, developed infrastructure, and minimising barriers to establishing a business. The UAE continually demonstrates its determination to provide the best possible regulatory environment for investments. The 2018 FDI Law opens up numerous economic sectors for 100 percent foreign ownership. This new framework supports investments that build regional and global value through production chains focused on advanced and high-value industries.\nThe UAE has also worked to facilitate outward investment, including establishing successful sovereign wealth funds. Through these funds, the UAE had become a significant investor in many parts of the world. The returns generated by these funds are invested back into the development of the UAE, with a substantial portion going to projects in energy, industry, communication and information technology, infrastructure, healthcare, and renewable energy.\nMoFAIC ensures clarity over taxation and investment issues by supporting national efforts to sign bilateral Double Taxation Agreements and Bilateral Investment Treaties (also known as Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements). MoFAIC also assists in signing bilateral aviation agreements, which is critical given the UAE's aviation sector size, hosting two of the world's leading airlines: Emirates and Etihad.\nTrade Facilitation\nThrough substantial investments in infrastructure, the UAE has emerged as a regional and global trading hub. This is further bolstered by the UAE's strategic geographic location between Asia, Europe, and Africa and is a gateway to the Middle East. In seeking to increase trade volume further, the UAE is a leading proponent of global free trade and has been a member of the World Trade Organization since 1996.\nDiplomacy in Partnership\nMoFAIC works closely with Emirate-level investment promotion agencies, the private sector, sovereign wealth funds, business councils, and other economic actors to ensure successful outcomes through economic diplomacy. For example, in late 2019, the Emirates Diplomatic Academy hosted the Economic Diplomacy Seminar for the UAE and Saudi Arabia, strengthening the economic might of the two nations.\nIn partnership with the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies, the event supported Emirati and Saudi entities in foreign markets, evaluated the level of global integration of their economies, and promoted foreign direct investments to support job creation in the two countries.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7587301731109619}
+{"content": "Coral reefs provide a wide array of ecosystem services and harbor some of the highest levels ofbiodiversity on the planet, but many reefs are in decline worldwide. Tracking changes isnecessary for effective resource management. Biological sounds have been suggested as a meansto quantify ecosystem health and biodiversity, but this requires an understanding of naturalbioacoustic variability and relationships to the taxa present. This investigation sought tocharacterize spatial and temporal variation in biological sound production within and amongreefs that varied in their benthic and fish diversity. Multiple acoustic recorders were deployed forintensive 24-hour periods and longer term (~4-month) duty-cycled deployments on three reefsthat varied in coral cover and fish density. Short-term results suggest that while there werestatistically significant acoustic differences among recorders on a given reef, these differenceswere relatively small, indicating that a single sensor may be suitable for acoustic characterizationof reefs. Analyses of sounds recorded over ~4 months indicated that the strength of diel trends ina low frequency fish band (100-1000 Hz) was correlated with coral cover and fish density but thestrength of high-frequency snapping-shrimp (2-20 kHz) trends was not, suggesting that low-frequency recordings may be better indicators of the species assemblages present. Power spectravaried within reefs over the deployment periods, underscoring the need for long-durationrecordings to characterize these trends. These findings suggest that, in spite of considerablespatial and temporal variability within reef soundscapes, diel trends in low-frequency soundproduction correlate with reef species assemblages.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5813301801681519}
+{"content": "dc.description.abstract Women in Zanzibar are socially and economically disadvantaged in many aspects. In\nview of this, the government made efforts to ensure women empowerment through\ndevelopment programmes such as Agriculture Services Support Programme (ASSP).\nHowever, the extent of socio-economic empowerment on women in rural areas is scanty.\nTherefore, this study aimed at assessing the contribution of ASSP intervention to socio-\neconomic empowerment of rural women in Zanzibar. Specifically, the study assessed the\nASSP empowerment strategies, women participation levels and attitude towards ASSP.\nThe study also compared empowerment levels between programme and non-programme\nmembers. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire from 200 women\nin ten shehia of Mkoani district. Women empowerment levels were measured by using a\nWomen Empowerment Index (WEI). The hypothesis to demonstrate the differences of\nwomen empowerment between programme and non-programme members was tested\nusing Mann-Whitney U-test. The results showed high extent of women participation in\nstudy visits, training and regular meetings and moderate participation was noted on\nParticipatory Action Research (PAR) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). Women\nbenefited socially and economically due to their participation in ASSP. The results\nsuggested high level of empowerment for women in the ASSP programme. This was\nconfirmed by Mann-Whitney U-test, which revealed increased in women decision making\non production resources, increase in income and contribution on household expenses.\nHowever, mobility decision and asset ownership did not differ among ASSP and non-\nASSP members due to Islamic socialization culture. Women’s attitude towards ASSP\nwas positive indicating that strategies used to empower women were appropriate, while\nthe lack of investment capital and time constraints hampered women's participation in the\nprogramme. Based on these findings, it is concluded that the initiative taken by theiii\ngovernment through ASSP left significant change on rural women's socio-economic status\nin Mkoani district. However, consideration of the women financial support is among other\nthings recommended for other coming women empowerment programmes. en_US", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8740091323852539}
+{"content": "Correspondence: Address correspondence to Kristi Rahrig Jenkins, The Institute for Social Research, The University of Michigan, 426 Thompson St., Box 1248, Room 2044, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248. E-mail: kristirj{at}isr.umich.edu\nThis study has two purposes. First, it determines if Purpose:\nKey Words: Obesity Overweight Functional impairment Health conditions This article has been cited by other articles:\nB. Bruce, J. F. Fries, and H. Hubert\nRegular Vigorous Physical Activity and Disability Development in Healthy Overweight and Normal-Weight Seniors: A 13-Year Study\nAm J Public Health, July 1, 2008; 98(7): 1294 - 1299.\n[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]\nV. L. Forman-Hoffman, K. K. Richardson, J. W. Yankey, S. L. Hillis, R. B. Wallace, and F. D. Wolinsky\nImpact of Functional Limitations and Medical Comorbidity on Subsequent Weight Changes and Increased Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults\nJ Aging Health, June 1, 2008; 20(4): 367 - 384.\n[Abstract] [PDF]\nB. M. Rogozinski, J. R. Davids, R. B. Davis, L. M. Christopher, J. P. Anderson, G. G. Jameson, and D. W. Blackhurst\nPrevalence of Obesity in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy\nJ. Bone Joint Surg. Am., November 1, 2007; 89(11): 2421 - 2426.\n[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]\nE. Kramarow, J. Lubitz, H. Lentzner, and Y. Gorina\nTrends In The Health Of Older Americans, 1970 2005\nHealth Aff., September 1, 2007; 26(5): 1417 - 1425.\n[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]\nYing Wu, Hai Huang, Bei Wu, S. McCrone, and H.-J. Lai\nAge Distribution and Risk Factors for the Onset of Severe Disability Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Functional Limitations\nJournal of Applied Gerontology, June 1, 2007; 26(3): 258 - 273.\n[Abstract] [PDF]\nS. Schieman, T. McMullen, and M. Swan\nRelative Body Weight and Psychological Distress in Late Life: Observations of Gender and Race Comparisons\nJ Aging Health, April 1, 2007; 19(2): 286 - 312.\n[Abstract] [PDF]\nD. T. Villareal, M. Banks, D. R. Sinacore, C. Siener, and S. Klein\nEffect of Weight Loss and Exercise on Frailty in Obese Older Adults.\nArch Intern Med, April 24, 2006; 166(8): 860 - 866.\n[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]\nD. T Villareal, C. M Apovian, R. F Kushner, and S. Klein\nObesity in older adults: technical review and position statement of the American Society for Nutrition and NAASO, The Obesity Society\nAm. J. Clinical Nutrition, November 1, 2005; 82(5): 923 - 934.\n[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]\nS. L. Reynolds, Y. Saito, and E. M. Crimmins\nThe Impact of Obesity on Active Life Expectancy in Older American Men and Women\nGerontologist, August 1, 2005; 45(4): 438 - 444.\n[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]\nMinerva\nBMJ, May 1, 2004; 328(7447): 1084 - 1084.\n[Full Text] [PDF]\nHOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS\nAll GSA journals Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5236939191818237}
+{"content": "A government-funded coronavirus symptoms app has predicted the five next hotspots in the UK based on the number of people recording tell-tale signs of Covid-19, with Blackpool topping the list.\nSome 0.4% of Blackpool's population are apparently symptomatic, up by 0.17% on last week's figures, according to the Covid Symptom Study application.\nThe app does not indicate the number of recorded cases of coronavirus but predicts where they might arise based on the number of people reporting symptoms.\nBlackpool is joined by Dundee, Merthyr Tydfil, Nottingham and Halton as places on the top 10 list of places experiencing significant symptoms but which are outside current local lockdown zones.\nManchester, Kirklees, Rochdale, Salford and Blackburn with Darwen, are the other hardest-hit areas.\nBlackpool, Halton and Manchester have taken the top three spots on the list, with rates roughly 10 times the national average.\nHowever, experts are not too concerned about the latest figures as the rates were 100 times higher in April and May.\nTim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London, which developed the app, said: “The trends are flat which is reassuring despite the multiple small outbreaks we have been seeing across the UK in places like Manchester.\n\"Our survey data is consistent with the ONS household survey, which estimates slightly higher numbers due to the inclusion of asymptomatic cases.\"\nSome 0.4% of Blackpool's population has symptoms, based on data from the 871 app users in the town.\nThis is an increase on last week when 0.23% reported symptoms.\nHalton, which topped last week's list, has seen a slight increase in its population symptom rate, with the figure now at 0.35%.\nManchester and Merthyr Tydfil have a rate of 0.21%, while Kirklees has 0.2%, Rochdale has 0.19%, Dundee has 0.18% and Nottingham, Blackburn and Darwen and Salford have 0.17%.\nThe Covid Symptom Study app has been downloaded by over 3.9 million people and the latest figures are based on 8,798 swab tests done between August 2 and August 15.\nThe app figures show there were on average 1,265 new cases every day in the UK over the two-week period, with 20,299 currently suffering coronavirus symptoms.\nIt comes after new data revealed that Oldham - which is teetering on the brink of full lockdown - had the highest coronavirus infection rate in England, despite a sharp fall in cases.\nThe Greater Manchester town saw 187 new cases recorded in the seven days up to Monday.\nDespite its high infection rate, there has been a marked decrease since last week, updated figures from Public Health England show - with the rate plummeting from 111.8 per 100,000 to 78.8.\nDr Arif Rajpura, Director of Public Health for Blackpool Council, said: “The league table and associated figures are not representative of what is happening on the ground in Blackpool.\n“We currently have very low levels of community transmission and only a small number of positive cases reported over the past week.\n\"Earlier this week, we reported that we had no patients at all being treated for coronavirus in our local hospital.\n“It is our key objective to keep it that way and avoid any localised outbreaks by driving home the messaging around safe distancing and hygiene.\n\"We are also working closely with businesses to ensure that as the economy opens up, they are adhering to all COVID-safe guidelines to protect their staff and customer\ns.” Top 10 places on UK symptom app (% of people reporting symptoms)\n1. Blackpool - 0.4%\n2. Halton - 0.35%\n3. Manchester - 0.21%\n4. Merthyr Tydfil - 0.21%\n5. Kirklees - 0.2%\n6. Rochdale - 0.19%\n7. Dundee - 0.18%\n8. Nottingham - 0.17%\n9. Blackburn with Darwen - 0.17%\n10. Salford - 0.17%", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5491229891777039}
+{"content": "Imagine walking down the street and you immediately notice an elderly man fall to the ground and appears to not be breathing. What do you do? Aside from dialing 911, would there be something you can do to help? A new Microsoft Research project is looking at ways your smartphone can help you potentially save a life.\nTypically, in a calm scenario, we can utilize a search engine, WebMD, sometimes YouTube, or any other resource for guidance on solving a dilemma. But during a stressful situation, when your adrenaline is flowing, we need a faster solution to find the information we need.\nMicrosoft Research’s Nina Mishra is working on a project that examines how people use search engines in time-critical situations and how that could translate to a phone being able to walk a person through resolving an emergency situation. Here is an example:\n\"Mishra and her co-authors developed methods that provide search engines with the ability to recognize time-critical queries. These methods enable Lisa’s phone to detect the urgency of the query and suggest that she call 911 immediately and then follow step-by-step instructions. While the ambulance is on its way, the phone advises Lisa on valuable assistance to provide. Using the location sensor on the phone, Lisa finds an automated external defibrillator nearby, and the phone suggests that she ask someone to retrieve it. The phone then tells Lisa to place the phone directly on the neighbor’s chest and to perform chest compressions directly on the phone. The accelerometer in the device explains to Lisa the correct depth of compression and how quickly they must be performed. Lisa follows the instructions, an ambulance pulls up, a life is saved.\"\nOther scenarios including a person having a stroke, how to stop severe bleeding, and how to handle a baby that is choking. Mishra's team is also collaborating with the Division of Emergency Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine.\nThe goal is simple - have your phone detect medical emergencies with a high degree of accuracy and deliver targeted first-aid information - ultimately making your smartphone an essential asset when confronted with a medical emergency. \"Going forward,\" Mishra says, \"we envision using the richer signals of a smartphone to assist the next person in need of help.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5127934813499451}
+{"content": "The DRDO’s Covid task team, led by chairman G. Satheesh Reddy, undertook several crucial steps to combat the pandemic. From Sp02 (oxygen concentration)-based systems to ventilators, diagnostic kits and unique therapeutic drugs, to masks, PPE kits, oxygen plants and hand sanitisers, the DRDO was at the forefront of the war against Covid. Nearly 80,000 DRDO-designed PPE kits are being produced daily now. Over 3.5 million such PPE suits were made by HLL for industries last year.\nThe DRDO is also using medical technology designed for fighter aircraft to address the oxygen shortage across the country. Over 900 such plants have been installed across the country. The Onboard Oxygen Generation System (OBOGS) was designed to extract atmospheric air and convert it into oxygen for pilots flying the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. Several private sector firms, including Trident Pneumatics and L&T, manufacture and instal these plants now. They come in various sizes and can supply 250, 500 and 1,000 litres of oxygen per minute to hospitals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9071879386901855}
+{"content": "Thursday, September 09, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM with Dr. Glenda Dickinson, NCC, LCPC Private Practice, Upper Marlboro, MD\nTraumatic grief is a phenomenon that merges the sudden, distressing experience of trauma with the death of a loved one. It brings with it varying levels of hopelessness and often shatters the worldview of the bereaved. For some, such tragedy can result in a loss of faith, while for others the need to become more deeply immersed in their faith or involved in their religion as they seek solace is amplified. This segment of the series will address the sense-losing aspect of traumatic grief, acknowledge the crippling pain that the bereaved experience as they navigate their grief journey, recognize the role of spirituality, religion, and social support in mitigating grief, and determine ways for the bereaved to begin a sense-remaking journey. We will also take a cursory view of the prevalence of homicide in our communities as a backdrop to the traumatic grief issues that result.\nLearning Objectives: Learning Objectives: Recognizing and understanding traumatic grief and how it differs from other grief events including prolonged The role of spirituality, religion, and social support in navigating the grief What’s next for the family and the community? How could we create a meaningful situation from a sense-losing, catastrophic event?\nAbout the presenter: About the presenter:\nDr. Glenda Laurent Dickinson is a licensed clinical professional counselor with a passion for helping her clients on their journey to wellness. She embraces positive psychology and a growth-oriented, eclectic approach to treatment. Dr. Dickinson earned both her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and her MS in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Maryland. She also earned an M.S.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from Hunter College, City University of New York.\nDr. Dickinson’s research focuses on the cultural and spiritual intersections of parental grieving and posttraumatic growth among parents of homicide victims. Her study has contributed to the development of a trauma grief growth model which she uses as a framework for understanding and treating traumatic grief.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6696690320968628}
+{"content": "The CFPB outlined best practices for sharing information with state banking and financial services regulators with which it has entered into an MOU. In the Statement of Intent, the CFPB noted that the list provided was not exhaustive, and that the CFPB would use its best efforts to share information. Some of the means of information sharing include: (1) coordinating with, and provide nonbank supervision examination schedules to state regulators; (2) providing access to consumer complaint information on a systematic basis; and (3) sharing Registered Mortgage Loan Originator information. The CFPB also noted that, in connection with enforcement activities, it will, among other things, provide reasonable notification to state regulators prior to initiation of a public enforcement action, consult with regulators during the enforcement process, and engage in regular consultation to identify mutual enforcement priorities.\nAlert December 11, 2012", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5814181566238403}
+{"content": "Understanding the business value of real-time analytics\nFloris van der Walt, Regional Service Delivery Manager at PBT Group Regardless of size, businesses across industries and sectors need to react much quicker to customer requests that can include everything from quotations and proposals to delivering on services. It does not stop there. Internal management, marketing initiatives, operational requirements, and more need to be done more rapidly than in the past, to ensure customer satisfaction and in return, retention. This is where analytics comes into play. Real-time analytics plays a pivotal role in gathering relevant information from the multitude of systems used in businesses today. In turn, this data is transformed into valuable information used for decision-making purposes or direct action to steer or execute work. Nuanced definition However, real-time analytics does not necessarily happen immediately due to the complexities and cost involved. Rather, it appears as the value derived in the process. The real-time aspect therefore means how information is made available to be analysed when required. Up until recently, daily extracts were used as the basis for analytics. In fact, many organisations still rely on this. The constant drive to enhance and improve has seen this starting to change into much smaller timeincrements or streamed data being used for analytics, such as transactions as they happen. Despite this growing need for more frequently updated sales reports, processing throughput charts, or parts per million quality tracking dashboards, real-time is relative to the industry that it is being applied to. For instance, services like media streaming businesses, telephony providers, or financial institutions that provide ‘instant loans’ would need to rely on real-time information to prevent delays that could negatively impact their customers. Analytics in these environments would therefore need to be ‘fast enough’ to inform processes and people to allow for insights, decisions, and actions to be taken. Deriving value Being able to react based on the most up to date information not only gives a company an advantage over its competitors, but also contributes to improved effectiveness within an organisation. Generally, benefits can be grouped as follows: Capitalising on the situation by using and applying insights from the real-time analytics to the benefit of the business. Gaining competitive advantage by selling specific products sooner than competitors, or at more affordable price. Examples can include personalised real-time marketing where SMS, WhatsApp, and other notifications are sent to customers when arriving at a mall based on their own preferences. Maintain continuous operations by understanding the status of processes, equipment, or services, and being able to act on insights to, for example: • Maintain or repair equipment before failures occur (manufacturing or processing) • Address service level issues to meet demand and expectation (Internet, data, telephony, banking services) Driving continuous improvement Additionally, in the same way that organisations can benefit from applying Kaizen principle of Continuous Improvement – i.e., small positive incremental changes that yield compounding benefits over time – realtime analytics plays a powerful role in enabling organisations derive value in a similar way. It is because real-time analytics provides, or significantly contributes to, the information needed to identify the positive changes that drives the Kaizen principal. There are many examples where real-time analytics plays a significant role. The golden thread centres on time and cost-savings. Ultimately, by doing things in less time or at a lower cost than expected or needed, business performance is improved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7894099354743958}
+{"content": "The module aims to introduce students to the theoretical perspectives, roles, and practical activities associated with Leadership both in contemporary organisations and in the historical context.\nStudents completing the module successfully should:\nA Describe and explain the historical development of Leadership B Recognise the activities, functions and roles related to being a leader in a variety of organisational contexts, and explain both the rationale for this and the implications for those who are ‘led’ C Compare and contrast a range of theoretical perspectives concerning Leadership D Outline and explain Leadership styles and practices, and their links to organisational and HR strategies E Discuss Leadership in relation to legal, ethical and organisational success criteria F Explain the factors affecting the ‘leader-led’ relationship, and the variety of frameworks (both formal and informal) that exist to facilitate this. G Consider the various models of Leadership that exist, and outline a range of methods for assessing Leadership in contemporary organizations.\nLecture and tutorials on a weekly basis, with case study use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8680789470672607}
+{"content": "6 Effective Budgeting Strategies To Spend Wisely\nIntermediate\n7 mins read\n12 days ago\nTrying to stay on top of your finances can be quite a challenge when selecting the best method or strategy that works best for you. In fact, several people consider budgeting such a rigorous and challenging task because they often aren’t using the right budgeting strategy for them. Budgeting is more than simply listing out expenses and how much they may cost. There are several strategies involved in budgeting, and knowing them would enable you to select the best choice for you.\nWhat is a budgeting strategy?\nA budgeting strategy is a conscious, calculative approach to manage your funds. Several people use budgeting strategies to ensure they don’t exceed their monthly income without meeting their necessities. This is why often, a budget is considered restrictive and used when you have limited funds. However, budgeting strategies enable you to reach your financial goals, manage resources, track your expenses and cultivate a savings habit.\nBudgeting strategies aren’t limited to individuals; in fact, companies use them to manage their funds and ensure all departments within the organization have their needs met while having enough resources to invest in future opportunities and expand.\nEffective budgeting Strategies\nMany people are familiar with the traditional budgeting method, which involves making a list of your weekly and monthly expenses and how much they cost. After subtracting the cost of their expenses for the week or month from their income, the remaining funds can either be channelled to their savings or used for other miscellaneous expenses. Yet, this method isn’t practical and sustainable for everyone.\nIt is important to know other budgeting methods that have proven effective for millions across the world. These budgeting strategies include:\n1. The 50/30/20 Budget Method\nThe 50/30/20 plan is an effective budgeting technique that ensures that all your expenses are met while still attaining your savings goal. It is quite straightforward to set up and isn’t time-consuming. This makes it a popular choice for persons seeking to grow their savings and investments. The 50/30/20 plan focuses on channelling your income into three categories: essentials, wants, and savings or investments. 50% of your earnings go into meeting your essential needs; groceries, rent, bills. Healthcare, transportation. 30% of your income is spent on your wants such as dining out, hobbies. It is essentially spent at your discretion on non-essentials. The remaining 20% is left in your savings account or used for investment.\nThis strategy proves effective in managing your finances, however, doesn’t offer much information on details on exactly what your money is going into making it hard to keep track of your expenses. For instance, you know 50% of your income is going into settling bills but then you don’t know how much you spend on gas, electricity, and transportation in a month. However, it proves very effective for persons who want to budget and save without going into many details.\n2. Zero-based Budget\nThe Zero budget is known to be effective for people who want to keep track of their expenses and wish to ensure that every dime from their budget is properly dedicated to meet a need. It is effective for savings and staying in control of your finances to get out of debt by being calculative. The Zero budget ensures that you don’t exceed your income while ensuring you get the best value for your money.\nThe zero-budget is designed such that every dime is assigned to a certain budget category such as bills, savings, debt payments. The zero budget requires that you spend each month creating a detailed list of your expenses even wants such as going to a game. It accounts for your debts, savings, and investments. The idea is that once you assigned each penny in your account to an item all that should be left is zero. This helps minimize impulsive spending and although some may consider it restrictive it has proven effective for beginners who are new to budgeting.\nHere is an example of a Zero-based budget for an individual with a $1000 income.\nRent- $300\nGroceries - $100\nUtility bills (Gas, internet, electricity)- $80\nStudent loans -$125\nTransportation- $50\nEating out- $75\nClothing- $60\nSavings- $210\nRemaining balance: $0\nWith a zero-based budget, all expenses and debts are met to the best of your satisfaction and your wants are met as well while securing enough for savings and investments.\n3. The Envelope Method\nThe Envelope Method is also known as cash-based budgeting is popular among people who wish to curb impulsive spending habits. This budget strategy involves dividing your income in physical portions into different expense categories. With this method, you divide your monthly income into physical portions towards different expense categories. It involves taking a few envelopes, writing the names of each category on them such as groceries, transportation, and allocating funds to these categories.\nIt may sound outdated especially in a modern world that promotes the cashless policy but has proven effective in reducing bad spending habits. Once you have spent all the funds for gaming or eating out then you understand that you are done with spending on that category to the next budgeting period. It trains your mind to be more cautious with spending money understanding that you can’t access more funds till the next month.\nHowever, if an urgent need arises you can borrow from another category. It has proven effective for parents trying to teach their children healthy saving habits. However, the spending limits might prove too difficult for people to maintain thus prompting them to continuously borrow from other categories invalidating the budgeting strategy. Also, people who are unfamiliar with using cash for each expense might find the process tasking. An alternative might be to use budgeting apps designed like enveloping budgeting method to help you ease the process without having to withdraw your funds in cash.\n4. Value-Based Budget\nThe value-based budget focuses more on you rather than the numbers in your budget. It understands that you have wants and things you desire and believes you deserve to enjoy your money. It focuses on spending money on what you consider important. It helps you categorize your spending according to what you consider valuable. In this budgeting system, you allocate funds to meet the necessities; rent, groceries, utility bills. However, it is up to you to decide how you spend the rest of your money. The focus is then to spend money on what makes you happy like a new mobile phone, a dine-out at an expensive restaurant, or VIP tickets at a concert. It is highly personalized and focusing on meeting your needs while ensuring you get to enjoy and spoil yourself a bit with your income. It may also be considered as pay yourself first budget which ensures that you sort out all your monthly expenses first with your income. You can then decide what you with the rest of the money.\nThis budgeting strategy may not encourage savings and it is only effective for persons who are frugal, disciplined and have already cultivated a savings habit. It may also may it difficult to keep track of what you spend your money on. However, it is effective for people who prefer no restrains and are keen on meeting their monthly expenses while maintaining their lifestyle.\n5. The 60% Solution\nThe 60% formula is similar in structure to the 50/30/20 budgeting strategy but offers more flexibility. The budgeting strategy recognizes how tiresome budgeting can be and aims to achieve your financial goals while still providing you with some comfort. It involves allocating 60% of your income to what is termed committed expenses which centre on food, rent, debts, clothing, medical bills among other necessities. All your bills, even certain wants like expensive Cable TV, fall into this category. The 60% covers all the bills you have to pay every month.\nThe remaining 40% is then divided into four categories; long-term savings, short-term savings, retirement savings, and fun money with each category taking 10% of your income. An alternative for persons who have their retirement savings deducted directly from their gross is to use these funds for investments. Long-term savings cover emergency funds and funds you wish to accumulate over the years. Short-term savings are saved in a separate account and are saved up for use within a year. The remaining funds in this category at the end of the year can be added to your long-term savings. It is usually to cover up a short-term goal such as the purchase of a new car or house. Fun money covers all other expenses like gaming, eating out, purchase of collectibles among other wants.\nThis budgeting strategy is proven most effective when it is automated. It is effective for building long-term financial growth and stability.\n6. The ‘No’ Budget\nThis budgeting strategy is quite effective for persons who have already cultivated a savings habit. It involves reviewing previous months’ expenditures to ascertain how much is spent on bills and necessities over the month and when they are due. It is often most effective when automated. The goal is to ensure that you don’t spend more than you make. Once, you have reviewed your expenses and ascertained that what you spent the past months hasn’t surpassed what you make you can proceed with this budget.\nOnce you have met your necessities and saved what you consider necessary you can spend the rest of the funds on what you deem fit. This budget strategy doesn’t have much structure and may prove ineffective for persons who don’t have a healthy savings habit and makes it difficult to track expenses. However, it offers flexibility for persons keen on no restrictions in budgeting.\nConclusion\nBudgeting is an effective tool used in ensuring that you get the best value for your hard-earned money. With the right budgeting strategy in place, you can spend money comfortably without worrying about overspending and going into debt while cultivating a healthy saving habit. With the right budgeting strategy, you would be able to meet your investment goals and attain financial growth and stability.\nHowever, it is important that you aren’t mimic another person’s budget but being true to yourself when selecting a budgeting technique to attain the best result. You can attempt the different types of budgeting techniques to find out which suits you best. With the right budgeting technique financial freedom is within the grasp of your hands.\nDisclaimer: This article is meant to provide general guidance and understanding of cryptocurrency and the Blockchain network. It’s not an exhaustive list and should not be taken as financial advice. Yellow Card Academy is not responsible for your investment decisions.\nWant knowledge straight to your inbox?\nGet Top Crypto News & Updates from around the world delivered to your inbox once a week", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7796614170074463}
+{"content": "Asked by: Diyana Tropschuhasked in category: General Last Updated: 17th May, 2020 What is Oxaloacetate used for? Oxaloacetateis an intermediate of the citric acid cycle, where it reacts with acetyl-CoA to form citrate, catalyzed by citrate synthase. It is also involved in gluconeogenesis, the urea cycle, the glyoxylate cycle, amino acid synthesis, and fatty acid synthesis. Oxaloacetateis also a potent inhibitor of complex II.\nThen, how is Oxaloacetate replenished?\nRather,\noxaloacetate is formed by the carboxylation of pyruvate, in a reaction catalyzed by the biotin-dependent enzyme pyruvate carboxylase. If the energy charge is high, oxaloacetate is converted into glucose. If the energy charge is low, oxaloacetate replenishes the citric acid cycle.\nSubsequently, question is, is Oxaloacetate consumed in the citric acid cycle? With each turn of the\ncycle one molecule of acetyl-CoA is consumed for every molecule of oxaloacetate present in the mitochondrial matrix, and is never regenerated. The three steps of beta-oxidation resemble the steps that occur in the production of oxaloacetate from succinate in the TCA cycle.\nSimilarly, you may ask, what foods contain Oxaloacetate?\nOxaloacetate is in every food you eat. It's in chicken, it's in peas, it's in potatoes, it's in apples, it's in spinach.\" And they said, \"Well yes, but nobody has been selling food specifically for it's oxaloacetate content.\nHow does pyruvate become Oxaloacetate?\nPyruvate is first converted by pyruvate carboxylase to oxaloacetate (OAA) in the mitochondrion requiring hydrolysis of one molecule of ATP. However, during starvation when cytosolic NADH concentration is low and mitochrondrial NADH levels are high oxaloacetate can be used as a shuttle of reducing equivalents.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9153112769126892}
+{"content": "April 7, 2021\nNEW YORK, NY — Today, in response to the 2021 state budget, Raysa Rodriguez, associate executive director at the Citizens’ Committee for Children, a leading organization of the Family Homelessness Coalition, released the following statement:\n“We thank Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie for creating a rent relief program that directs billions of dollars in much needed federal aid towards keeping New Yorkers housed. These resources will protect families with children across the state from the trauma of eviction and homelessness as we begin to rebuild from this crisis. However, more must be done to ensure existing eviction prevention resources reach more New Yorkers, to provide long-term rental assistance for those who need it, and to ensure the thousands of women and children languishing in shelter are quickly moved into permanent housing with the support systems they need to reach long-term stability. Furthermore, we implore leaders in Albany to ensure the application for federal rent relief funds goes live as soon as possible so families get timely access to rent subsidies, ensuring New York’s children can grow up stably housed.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7357100248336792}
+{"content": "Abstract\nResearch on figurative meaning in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) would benefit from considering a greater variety of data types and using more diverse methods. Previous studies have predominantly applied experimental methods to investigate processing of figurative language (mostly metaphor) and have for the most part concluded that individuals with ASD have deficits in figurative language comprehension. In this study, we focus on the creation and communication of figurative meaning in discursively situated and thematically organized verbal, gestural, and pictorial data published by an autistic artist in the form of videos and comics. Across three prominent experiential themes in the data, we isolate types of conceptualizations and generalize over mappings between target and source experiences. We find that the data are rich in figurative meaning expression (e.g., metaphor and metonymy) conveyed through language, co-speech gestures, and pictures in ways that are clearly embodied (experientially based) and that reflect affordances and constraints of these modes of communication. While our case study of meaning production does not contradict previous research on figurative meaning comprehension in populations, it does indicate benefits of taking a broader and multimodal approach to figurative meaning in research on ASD.\nDetaljer\nOriginalspråk engelska Sidor (från-till) 1-33 Tidskrift Language and Cognition Volym 13 Utgåva nummer 1 Tidigt onlinedatum 2020 Status Published - 2021 Publikationskategori Forskning Peer review utförd Ja", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5249018669128418}
+{"content": "Need assistance with this assignment. Included are the instructions and resources provided by the professor.\nProfessional must include Plagiarism report and be willing to do revisions if needed. Approximately 2–4 pages in length with double-spacing and 12-point Times New Roman font. FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS INSTRUCTIONS AND RESOURCES CITATION HELP https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/854416/viewContent/14570125/View MANAGEMENT THEORIES UNIT (The Little Book of Big Management Theories) https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/the-little-book/9781292200644/html/chapter-048.html?sso_link=yes&sso_link_from=SNHU https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/the-little-book/9781292200644/html/chapter-051.html?sso_link=yes&sso_link_from=SNHU https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/the-little-book/9781292200644/html/chapter-049.html?sso_link=yes&sso_link_from=SNHU https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/the-little-book/9781292200644/html/chapter-053.html?sso_link=yes&sso_link_from=SNHU https://scholar.flatworldknowledge.com/books/7635/wrenchorgcomm_1.0-ch09_s01/read\nhttps://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/lib/snhu-ebooks/reader.action?ppg=207&docID=1635366&tm=1538747178104\nTEAMS DEVELOPMENT MODELS UNIT https://www.proquest.com/docview/1815500171?accountid=3783 https://fod-infobase-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=129071 https://fod-infobase-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=52673 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/lib/snhu-ebooks/reader.action?ppg=205&docID=4413730&tm=1538953957168 https://www.proquest.com/docview/1761637742?accountid=3783 https://www.wrike.com/blog/6-different-team-effectiveness-models/ MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES’ UNIT https://scholar.flatworldknowledge.com/books/31289/fwk-122425-ch05b_s01/read https://scholar.flatworldknowledge.com/books/31289/fwk-122425-ch06_s01/read GOAL ALIGNMENT UNIT https://www.proquest.com/docview/2085005480?accountid=3783 https://scholar.flatworldknowledge.com/books/31289/fwk-122425-ch06_s02/read\nhttps://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/lib/snhu-ebooks/reader.action?ppg=49&docID=4836524&tm=1538930383080\nhttps://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/lib/snhu-ebooks/reader.action?ppg=167&docID=4836524&tm=1540561743043 MANAGING DIVERSE TEAMS UNIT https://scholar.flatworldknowledge.com/books/31289/fwk-122425-ch02a_s01/read (SECTION 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5, and 2.6) https://www.ted.com/talks/rocio_lorenzo_how_diversity_makes_teams_more_innovative?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare https://www.proquest.com/docview/2090614250?accountid=3783 https://www.proquest.com/docview/1690035381?accountid=3783 https://www.proquest.com/docview/213682507?accountid=3783 Scenario You work as a manager for J. Fernandez Marketing. In this role, you support team leads who will manage new teams within an organizational restructure. This will also support the continued success of the firm, as marketing representatives will be working on a variety of different project teams over a given period of time based on assignments and contracts. To prepare for the change, your manager, Jose Fernandez, has asked you to create a job aid to support team leads in developing relationships within and across teams to ensure effectiveness.\nFernandez Marketing Company Overview\nFernandez Marketing is a marketing firm located in a large metropolitan city. The firm develops and executes marketing plans for businesses and large corporations. It has experienced significant growth recently, and a new initiative to restructure the organization will enable it to develop agile and interdepartmental project teams that function more efficiently.\nCompany Goals and Vision\nAs you consider practices such as relationship mapping for maintaining goal alignment across departments and within stakeholder groups, consider how a common set of goals will help to support cross-departmental teams. Vision Develop world-class marketing campaigns that tell a captivating story Goals\nIncrease the number of marketing projects the company develops by 5% by increasing efficiencies internally\nAttract and develop talented teams to create and deploy high-quality, successful marketing campaigns\nTeam Development Needs\nUpper management has asked you to explain and recommend managerial theories and discuss team models as they relate to effectively managing teams. With the organizational restructure, most team members will be working on different teams with different team leads and management. Here are a few key points to keep in mind:\nTeams consist of an approximately 50/50 mix of “veteran” and new team members\nDiverse groups are represented across all teams Teams consist of representatives across all functional areas\nTypical Team Make-up\nWhile project needs may vary, a typical project team consists of the following people and roles. As you consider management theories and team models that should be addressed in the job aid, consider what is most appropriate based on factors such as team sizes and roles.\nTeam Lead (1)\nThe team lead supports the team in managing day-to-day tasks. He or she holds meetings and checks in with team members to measure progress. The team lead determines when additional resources and interventions are needed and provides what is needed.\nMarketing Representatives (2–4)\nMarketing representatives develop a marketing campaign plan based on the client’s provided specifications. More marketing representatives are typically added for projects that have multiple elements, such as social media, television, and international campaigns. The work is divided among the marketing representatives on the team. Digital Media Managers (1–2) Digital media managers oversee the creation of the digital media products, such as advertisements and social media posts, based on the information in the marketing campaign plan. Graphic Designers (2–4) Graphic designers create the visual elements necessary to convey the intended message of the marketing campaign. Copywriters/Editors (1–2) Copywriters/editors are responsible for copywriting and review of all content that is produced for accuracy and style.\nDirections\nYour boss, Jose, would like you to develop a job aid that will support consistency in organizational approaches, using management theories and team building models to support team leads. He asked that your job aid address the following: Management Theories: Use the information in the scenario to apply appropriate management theories to support a cohesive approach to leading teams and fostering relationships within teams and cross-departmentally. Note that managers are interested in applicable management theories and team models to influence their subordinate managers. You may describe one to two theories and models for consideration.\nDescribe relevant management theories, highlighting specific theories for supporting management in leading effective teams. Include the following in your response:\nHow will these specific management theories support the organization in fostering relationships within teams?\nHow will these specific management theories support the organization in fostering cross-departmental relationships?\nTeam Models: Use the information in the scenario to apply 1–2 appropriate team models to support a cohesive approach to leading teams and fostering relationships within teams and cross-departmentally.\nDescribe team models, highlighting specific models applicable to the organization for supporting relationships across and among teams. Include the following in your response:\nHow will these specific team models support the organization in fostering relationships within cross-functional teams?\nSupporting Team Success\nDiscuss intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors for their influence on team effectiveness. Include the following in your response:\nHow do management theories and team models consider strategies for motivating teams?\nDiscuss the use of relationship mapping for maintaining goal alignment across departments and stakeholders\nDiscuss the strengths of team diversity for informing management approaches and enhancing strengths\nWhat to Submit\nEvery project has a deliverable or deliverables, which are the files that must be submitted before your project can be assessed. For this project, you must submit the following: Job Aid Your job aid should be approximately 2–4 pages in length with double-spacing and 12-point Times New Roman font. MGT-30147BestPracticesforDevelopingaJobAid\nAssignment status: Solved by our experts", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7624461054801941}
+{"content": "Americans, including many new mothers, are returning to the workplace following pandemic shutdowns. Over 80% of U.S. mothers breastfeed their babies after giving birth, according to a 2016 study from the Centers for Disease Control. Over half of those mothers are still breastfeeding once their babies reach six months old. A complicated tapestry of federal and state laws affects employers of lactating mothers.\nThe federal Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law became effective in 2010. This law requires employers to provide covered employees with \"reasonable\" break times to express breast milk at work for up to one year after giving birth. Employers do not need to compensate their employers for time spent while away from work on these breaks. Notably, the law covers only some employees – those who are not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime pay requirements.\nThis law also requires that employers provide a suitable space for their lactating employees to express breast milk. Employers are not required to create a space specifically for this purpose but need to make one available for employees as needed. The law states that the space must be \"a place other than a bathroom, [...] shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public.\" This means that any windows should be covered and the door equipped with a lock or marked with a sign. Employers need not provide a refrigerator, but they must permit employees to bring an insulated container to safely store their milk, as well as a reasonably secure place to keep the container.\nEmployers with less than 50 total employees may be eligible for an undue hardship exemption from this law's requirements if they can show that compliance would result in \"significant difficulty or expense when considered in relation to the size, financial resources, nature, or structure of the employer's business.\" But, this undue hardship is a high bar.\nTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), applies to private, state, and local government employers with 15 or more employees. The PDA prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against an individual because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (including lactation). Employers must treat all employees affected by pregnancy or a related medical condition the same as non-pregnant employees, including providing accommodations and allowing leave requests.\nIn addition to these federal requirements, at least 30 states have enacted laws to encourage or regulate workplace accommodations for lactating employees. All 50 states have also passed laws that create an affirmative right to publicly breastfeed. As workplaces begin to reopen, employers should ensure their policies and procedures comply with federal and state laws on lactation.\nThe content of this article is intended to provide a general\nguide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought\nabout your specific circumstances.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5061274766921997}
+{"content": "World Bank Quick Search Show me: Public-private partnerships in urban bus systems: an analytical framework for project identification and preparation International development in focus Format: Corporate Author: World Bank Author: Alejandro Hoyos Guerrero, Abel Lopez Dodero Publisher: World Bank\nMany cities have sought to replicate the urban bus public-private partnership (PPP) structures that succeeded at the beginning of the millennium, such as those implemented in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. These cities improved their public transportation systems in the face of rapid urbanization, rising air pollution, and increasing road safety incidents through these PPP interventions. Examining these past international experiences, and others, Public-Private Partnerships in Urban Bus Systems: An Analytical Framework for Project Identification and Preparation first challenges the assumption that PPP structures are always the optimal approach for improving urban bus systems. The authors use relevant case studies to demonstrate that structuring such PPPs in cities in the developing world requires tailor-made interventions that respond to local contexts. The authors identify essential elements for PPP feasibility and invite readers to consider alternative solutions for achieving the desired objectives. This book presents an analytical framework that public transportation practitioners can use to support the process of identifying and preparing appropriate technical, financial, and legal structures to improve urban mobility if a PPP is the preferred solution. It follows a detailed, risk-based approach to thoroughly analyze the challenges that might be experienced by cities that pursue private participation in proposed urban bus interventions. Using specific examples, the authors thoroughly analyze the risks and the specific potential planning-stage challenges likely to be encountered and suggest strategies for practitioners to respond to the specific local contexts and the various alternative solutions. This study builds upon international experiences, predominantly in Latin America and in PPPs focused on streamlining fleet provision and operation. Finally, the book helps to identify and define bankable project structures that could respond well to local contexts and minimize risks\nExtent xvi, 174p. ISBN\n9781464816826\nSize N/A Price £32.95 Format Paperback Published 30 Jul 2021 Availability Out of stock - available to order Delivery\nDelivery options and charges", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5337985754013062}
+{"content": "High-speed connectivity is crucial for 5G, Cloud and SD-WAN services; however, ordering wholesale broadband and other access and transport services remains a slow, outdated process.\nTrue SASE and network-as-a-service architecture require end-to-end automation and orchestration—service providers offering on-demand services will need to deliver fiber, broadband and off-net access services in as close to a zero-touch manner as possible. This can’t miss webinar is for those involved in the ordering of access and transport services between Service Providers. Hear from leading industry experts on new trends in this space, and how they and others are gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. You’ll learn best practices on how to: Streamline the cumbersome process of managing quotes and connecting with suppliers Turn quotes into orders more quickly and efficiently Determine if orders are on schedule Analyze if suppliers are complying with contracted terms Support a growing ecosystem of trading partners", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8725664019584656}
+{"content": "Curr Top Med Chem. 2021 Oct 3. doi: 10.2174/1568026621666211004093647. Online ahead of print.\nABSTRACT\nMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a leading cause of infections in human being and is usually associated with a multidrug-resistant profile, represents a significant health threat and public burden globally. The limited options of effective antibiotics motivate the search for novel anti-MRSA agents. Aminoglycoside antibiotics have been extensively applied in the medical field due to their desirable broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, especially for systemic infections caused by Gram-negative organisms. Recent studies demonstrated that aminoglycosides also possessed potential activity against MRSA, so aminoglycosides may be useful weapons to fight against MRSA. The present work aims to summarize the current scenario of aminoglycosides with anti-MRSA potential, covering articles published between 2010 and 2020. The structure-activity relationship and the mechanism of action are also discussed for the further rational design of novel potential drug candidates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.596818745136261}
+{"content": "In clinics, communities, and villages, thousands of health workers have been trained to safely administer DMPA-SC—and support women learning to self-inject.\nCountry partners have gained significant experience and learning about health worker training and supervision—including how to effectively begin offering a new contraceptive method within the context of informed choice. DMPA-SC training materials comprise a range of traditional and digital resources, including presentation slides, videos, an online training course, and job aids that can be customized for the varying needs of family planning training programs.\nSupportive supervision plays a critical role to ensure high-performing health workers have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and motivation in order to deliver quality family planning (FP) services and informed choice counseling. This package includes three supportive supervision tools that can be used by regional or district health teams when conducting supervision visits at health facilities that offer FP services:\nSupportive supervision checklist to assess provision of family planning counseling\nObservation checklist to assess health workers counseling clients on DMPA-SC self-injection\nRemote supervision of family planning providers (includes family planning and self-injection)\nTools #1 and #2 can be used together or separately, depending on whether or not the supervision visits include follow-up with providers recently trained to counsel clients on DMPA-SC self-injection.\nTool #3 is intended for use in situations where in-person supervision is not possible; the supervision exercise can be conducted through phone or video. This tool includes guidance and instructions for supervisors who plan to conduct supervision remotely.\nThe tools are intended to serve as guides and can be adapted for specific settings as needed. For more information, contact FPoptions@path.org.\nInstitutional Author(s): PATH, JSI, Inc.Publication date: July, 2021\n;\nGuideGuidance for using supportive supervision tools\nThe Task Sharing Strategic Planning Guide is intended to lead program managers, planners, and policymakers through a strategic process to determine if and how task sharing family planning (FP) services can be used to help achieve development goals. Task sharing is defined as the systematic redistribution of family planning services, including counseling and provision of contraceptive methods, to expand the range of health workers who can deliver services (WHO, 2017). Task sharing is a safe, effective, and efficient means to improve access to voluntary sexual and reproductive health services and reach national FP goals.\nThis training module is part of a World Health Organization series of modules on immunization training. Supportive supervision involves supervisors and health workers working together to solve problems and improve performance. The module outlines key steps and practical implementation strategies.\nThis 32-page publication outlines the GATHER model of family planning counseling, which has been successfully used for nearly two decades and is based on the elements described including tips, illustrations, techniques, technical information, and charts.\nThis checklist is a customizable tool that can be used to monitor Subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC, Sayana® Press) contraceptive self-injection programs and health worker practices. The questions can be adapted as needed to align with local program designs and guidelines. To access the MS Word version of this tool in English or French, please email FPoptions@path.org.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8558229207992554}
+{"content": "From: www.fda.gov\nThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry titled, “Advanced Prostate Cancer: Developing Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogues.” This draft guidance provides recommendations for drug development programs to establish the effectiveness and safety of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues for treating advanced prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in American men. GnRH analogues are the primary treatment for patients with prostate cancer. Therefore, it is important to ensure industry has the most current information available for development of GnRH analogues.\nThe draft guidance outlines standardizing trial design including information regarding patient population, endpoints, chemistry, manufacturing and statistical considerations. The guidance also addresses the regulatory requirements for approval of GnRH analogues.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5404977798461914}
+{"content": "Ghanaian Social Entrepreneur Is Championing Waste Recovery And Helping Cassava Farmers Combat Post-harvest Losses\nMaxwell Deladem Xonu, in his capacity to ensure an eco-friendly environment, has built EBAPreneur. EBAPreneur is a social enterprise that focuses on two things; promoting positive impacts on climate and helping local farmers combat post-harvest losses.\nBefore EBAPreneur was established, the Ghanaian entrepreneur and his team received support from the United Nations Environment Program, Nairobi. Maxwell stated that the patrons of the program trained and equipped them with the necessary skills to produce briquettes and fabricate solar driers. After acquiring the necessary skills, the young social entrepreneur set on to build one of the innovative agricultural value chain enterprises in the country.\nFounded in 2019, EBAPreneur produces briquettes from wastes such as corn husk, cassava and potato peels, and sawdust. Additionally, the startup fabricates solar driers from locally sourced materials to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses. The solar driers create a suitable temperature for drying harvested farm produce, such as cassava, faster without any atmospheric disturbance.\nMaxwell focused on the two products because briquettes are cheap, last longer than charcoal, lessen pressure on trees, and release little to no soot into the atmosphere. Also, post-harvest loss is a major risk factor in the production of cassava which has led to the decline in figures for most farmers. They have tried to minimize the situation by providing traditional approaches to combat the deterioration, yet, they achieved nothing.\nConcerning this, Maxwell and his team have successfully mounted solar driers in two regions for its pilot phase. They have done so in Apegusu and Akotikrom in the Volta and Eastern regions respectively.\n“ 60% of Ghanaians still use firewood and charcoal for cooking due to economic challenges. 1% use electricity and below 2% use LPG. We want the statistics to change and that is what I believe EBAPreneur is championing,” Maxwell stated.\nThis month, Maxwell and his team were adjudged winners of the Israeli Green Innovation Competition, an initiative that supports sustainable green innovation initiatives by young Ghanaian startups.\nEBAPreneur was selected as the winner of the keenly contested final against four others based on the originality of their solution, social impact ability, environmental friendliness, sustainability, and ease of use.\nMaxwell received a fully-paid trip to Israel to participate in industry-related conferences, learn best practices, network, and seek potential investors to expand his existing business.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.977790117263794}
+{"content": "You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You; I thirst for You, my whole being longs for You, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. – (Psalm 63:1, NIV) God, You are my God. I am searching so hard to find You. Body and soul, I thirst for You in this dry and weary land without water. – (Psalm 63:1, ERV) O True God, You are my God, the One whom I trust. I seek You with every fiber of my being. In this dry and weary land with no water in sight, my soul is dry and longs for You. My body aches for You, for Your presence. – (Psalm 63:1, VOICE)\nThankfully, in the Pacific Northwest, the land is rarely dry and parched without water. However, all of us have seasons where we find ourselves thirsty for more. The only One who can truly satisfy is God. He brings strength and rest in our weariness, peace in our chaos, and love where it seems to be lacking. His timing is perfect, and He knows our needs best. Normally, today would be the beginning of the home stretch of a long week, yet tomorrow, just in time, is a day that will provide much needed rest. It is far easier to find the strength and resolve to rise and prepare for the day when it is the final work day of the week. I know that the feeling is similar among educators everywhere, as this has been a long and exhausting start to the school year. It is amazing to have kids back in classrooms, yet I am experiencing and can see it on the faces of my colleagues, weighty weariness. As I continue to seek the Lord to fill and renew me, it is my prayer that the extra day of rest will bring refreshment and new resolve for staff and students alike. May we choose to trust in the Lord, who is our strength and supply, even in the dry and weary spaces.\nWhen weariness comes, And reserves run dry; The Lord is faithful, In love, He’ll reply. Each time we ask Him, With grace, He comes near; Grants strength in weakness, And quiets our fear. His strength is plenty, His grace provides rest; His love overwhelms, And His care is best.\nDear Heavenly Father, thank You that we can come to You when we are weary and parched, and You are faithful to meet us where we are and provide what we need. Thank You that You love us best, and care for us through every trial and triumph. Forgive us for not seeking You in our lack. Teach us to trust You more, as You are our Provider. Show us how to love those around us in ways that bring strength in weariness and grace and goodness where it is lacking. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to satisfy our lack and bring peace in our weariness. Amen.\nGrace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. – 1 Corinthians 1:3", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5709607601165771}
+{"content": "Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2021. 9:21 am CST.\nThis morning, UNICEF Belize will host a handover ceremony for recreational kits to Belize City Council. By BBN Staff:\nChild Friendly Spaces (CFSs) are widely used in emergencies as a first response to children’s needs and an entry point for working with affected communities.\n“Because CFSs can be established quickly and respond to children’s rights to protection, psychosocial well‐being, and non‐formal education, CFSs are typically used as temporary supports that contribute to the care and protection of children in emergencies,” UNICEF noted.\nHowever, they are used also as transitional structures that serve as a bridge to early recovery and long-term supports for vulnerable children.\nUNICEF noted that it has found that CFS contribute to mitigating protection risks after and emergency, risks such as human trafficking, child labour, separation from families.\nIn Belize, CEMO and the Belize Red Cross have been partnering with UNICEF Belize to establish and implement Child Friendly Spaces. This has led to the training of 30 volunteers countrywide.\nUNICEF Belize is now providing the recreation kits to prepare these partners to implement and deploy support for CFS in Belize.\n“UNICEF remains excited about the partnership with emergency response partners such as CEMO and Red Cross. The initiative, grounded in a holistic rights-based approach, constituted an integrated program that could guarantee minimum standards with regard to essential protection and services to children in times of crisis,” a statement from UNICEF expressed.\nDeputy Mayor, Michael Norales and Director General of the Belize Red Cross will be receiving the kits.\nАdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in Веlіzе ~ Wе оffеr fullу сuѕtоmіzаblе аnd flехіblе dіgіtаl mаrkеtіng расkаgеѕ. Yоur соntеnt іѕ dеlіvеrеd іnѕtаntlу tо thоuѕаndѕ оf uѕеrѕ іn Веlіzе аnd аbrоаd! Соntасt uѕ аt [email protected] оr саll uѕ аt 501-601-0315.\n© 2021, BreakingBelizeNews.com.\nThis article is the copyrighted property of Breaking Belize News. Written permission must be obtained before reprint in online or print media. REPRINTING CONTENT WITHOUT PERMISSION AND/OR PAYMENT IS THEFT AND PUNISHABLE BY LAW.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.872617244720459}
+{"content": "Arthritis\nInflammation of a joint producing stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. Types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, pseudo-gout.\nPotential treatments include: patient specific interventions including postural realignment therapy, insole treatment, knee bracing, wedged orthoses, walking aids, manual therapy, weight loss, home-based exercises, strength training, knee stability training, Class IV laser, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and vibration therapy with passive motion.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7278691530227661}
+{"content": "Trajectories of Advanced Math Taking for Low-income Students of Color in Middle and High School Courtney Ricciardi Major Professor: Adam Winsler, PhD, Department of Psychology Committee Members: Olga Kornienko, Toya Frank\nOnline Location, Virtual - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87435083960?pwd=WUpCdThkNmJGTFAxVUs5TDdqcWdyZz09\nApril 16, 2021, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Abstract:\nDifferential access to and enrollment in advanced mathematics for historically underrepresented groups is a pervasive problem in education. Access to advanced coursework is associated with positive postsecondary outcomes including college acceptance, retention, graduation and more. However, current research examining this problem primarily focuses on achievement in this domain rather than access. This necessitates an examination of who is accessing advanced coursework and what differentiates the course trajectories students follow across middle and high school.\nThis dissertation sought to explore what pathways students were following in advanced math coursework across middle and high school and how demographics, school readiness, and prior academic achievement related to pathway followed. These questions were answered using a large-scale (N = 18,841), majority Latinx (57.6% Latinx, 35.5% Black, 6.1% White/Other, and .6% Asian/Pacific Islander) and low-income sample (77.3% on free or reduced lunch in 6th grade) from the Miami School Readiness Project. Latent class analysis (LCA) was used to categorize students into 6 classes, which in this study represented the commonly followed pathways of advanced math taking. The 6 class pathways which emerged were Never Advanced (standard math in middle and high school), Early Advanced Tryer (advanced in middle school, standard in high school), Late Honors Tryer (standard in middle school, honors in high school), Consistently Mid-level Advanced (advanced in middle school, honors in high school), Primarily Advanced with some College Level (advanced in middle school, standard with some college level in high school), and Most/Earliest Advanced (honors in middle school, standard and some college level in high school).\nFollowing this, multinomial logistic regression was used to connect individual demographics, school readiness, and prior academic achievement to the likelihood of being assigned to a particular class trajectory. Results revealed that prior academic performance was most strongly related to advanced math pathway assignment, but even when controlling for this variance, gender, special education status, and cognitive and fine motor skills at age 4 also impacted what math pathway a student was likely to follow in middle and high school. Race/ethnicity was a significant differentiator when comparing the two most advanced pathways. These findings highlight the importance of early school readiness skills and demonstrate how early opportunity gaps impact later student outcomes. Furthermore, this project illustrates how tailored intervention and supports are necessary to ensure equitable access to coursework and programming which expands a student’s opportunities and chances for postsecondary success.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8159598708152771}
+{"content": "São Tomé and Príncipe The insular position of São Tomé and Príncipe has not prevented the development of a wide range of agricultural crops. Surprisingly, though, the Chocolate Island, as it is often called, has presently only 45,8% of its land under cultivation.\nThe inhabitants of São Tomé and Príncipe like to cook with palm oil, however, local production is insufficient to meet domestic demand. This has resulted in overpriced palm oil, forcing the population to reduce its daily consumption.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6026421785354614}
+{"content": "Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.\nSpores of Bacillus megaterium QM B1551 germinate rapidly when exposed to a number of single-trigger germinant compounds, including glucose, proline, leucine, and certain inorganic salts. However, spores of strain PV361, a plasmidless QM B1551 derivative that lacks the GerU germinant receptor (GR) responsible for mediating germination in response to single-trigger compounds, can germinate efficiently when incubated in nutritionally rich media, presumably via activation of additional germinant receptors. In this work, we have identified five chromosomally encoded GRs and attempted to characterize, by mutational analysis, germinant recognition profiles associated with the respective receptors in strain PV361. Of strains engineered with single GR insertion-deletions, only GerK-null spores displayed significant defective germination phenotypes when incubated in 5% (wt/vol) beef extract or plated on rich solid medium. Cumulative decreases in viability were observed in GerK-null spores that also lacked GerA or GerA2, indicating that these GRs, which exerted little effect on spore germination when disrupted individually, have a degree of functionality. Unexpectedly, an efficient germination response to combinations of germinants was restored in GerA(+) spores, which lack all other functional GRs, providing evidence for negative cooperativity between some GRs within the spore. Tetrazolium-based germinative assays conducted with purified spores indicated that these newly characterized B. megaterium GRs are cognate for a wide and chemically diverse range of germinant molecules, but unlike GerU, can only be induced to trigger germination when stimulated by at least two different germinants.\nSrishti Gupta, Fatma Isik Ustok, Christian L Johnson, David M D Bailey, Christopher R Lowe, Graham Christie.Investigating the functional hierarchy of Bacillus megaterium PV361 spore germinant receptors.\nJournal of bacteriology.2013 Jul;195(13):3045-53\nPMID:\n23625848", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6924525499343872}
+{"content": "Security Guards are an essential part of Screening for Covid-19.\nThey can contribute to a safer environment by reducing the number of accidents and injuries that could have been caused by other people entering the facility. They can also serve as the first line of defense against any potential threats or attacks, preventing them from reaching their intended target. They are trained professionals who know how to handle any situation thrown at them, whether it be violence, theft, or anything else that could potentially happen on the job. Security Guards have been proven to reduce accidents and incidents at Screening Facilities, making them an invaluable part of Security for Covid-19.\nSecurity Guards can handle any situation thrown their way during Security Screenings. They are trained professionals who know how to react safely when situations arise. Security guards also serve as a deterrent to criminals and thieves, meaning Security Screenings are less likely to have incidents or accidents occur. Security Guards for Screening Covid-19 are invaluable due to their ability to handle any situation that could potentially happen during Screening Procedures.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9984599351882935}
+{"content": "Qualifications Research Interests\nMy group’s research is at the forefront of the emerging field of conservation physiology, which explores the responses of organisms to anthropogenic threats. We integrate a wide range of tools (respirometry, performance testing, cardiovascular physiology, biochemical assays, field-monitoring, niche-modelling and meta-analyses) to determine the eco-physiological constraints dictated by current conditions and future environmental change.\nCurrently, our research is focused on how fish, reptiles and amphibians respond to a multivariate set of changes in their habitat. To survive, species must navigate a milieu of stressors (e.g. climate warming, contamination, acidification, hypoxia, invasive species, etc.) and stressors often interact in complex ways. Global climate change is expected to exacerbate the multitude of stressors organisms face, particularly for aquatic species in higher latitude regions, such as New Zealand. Essential to our ability to generate robust predictions of how New Zealand’s fauna will fare in the face of climate warming, is an understanding of the physiological mechanisms these organisms use to respond to multiple threats. Our research explores how exposure to stressors modulates a species’ capacity to cope with climate warming. Specifically, we explore the impact of stressors on thermal acclimation capacity, heat tolerance, and thermal reaction norms of locomotor performance, metabolism and lower-level physiological functions. For more information about my group’s research and opportunities visit our website (www.rodgerslab.com). Recent Publications Pillet M., Castaldo G., Rodgers EM., Poleksić V., Rašković B., Bervoets L., Blust R. and De Boeck G. (2021) Physiological performance of common carp (Cyprinus carpio, L., 1758) exposed to a sublethal copper/zinc/cadmium mixture.Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology 242 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108954. Rodgers EM. and Franklin CE. (2021) Aerobic scope and climate warming: Testing the “plastic floors and concrete ceilings” hypothesis in the estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus).Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology 335(1): 108-117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.2412. Rodgers EM. and Gomez Isaza DF. (2021) Harnessing the potential of cross-protection stressor interactions for conservation: a review.Conservation Physiology 9(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/conphys/coab037. Rodgers EM., Franklin CE. and Noble DWA. (2021) Diving in hot water: a meta-analytic review of how diving vertebrate ectotherms will fare in a warmer world.Journal of Experimental Biology 224 http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.228213. Rodgers EM., Opinion AGR., Gomez Isaza DF., Rašković B., Poleksić V. and De Boeck G. (2021) Double whammy: Nitrate pollution heightens susceptibility to both hypoxia and heat in a freshwater salmonid.Science of the Total Environment 765 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142777.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.617082953453064}
+{"content": "If you or your child was diagnosed with a vascular malformation, having a pediatric plastic surgeon on your team is critical to obtaining a safe, aesthetic result. Whether you are dealing with a hemangioma, vascular malformation, or lymphatic malformation, Dr. Mark Fisher offers a high level of fellowship training, enabling him to successfully address even the most complicated cases.\nRecovering and Maintaining Your Results\nDepending on the size of the vascular malformation, the patient’s age, and the type surgery, you or your child may go home after surgery or stay in the hospital overnight for observation. Regardless of the method used to address your issue, Dr. Fisher and his staff will closely monitor you and schedule follow-up appointments to make sure you are healing well.\nIf you or your child are faced with vascular malformations, Dr. Fisher and his talented team are ready to help. These issues are often best addressed as early as possible, and you are encouraged to bring your child to Dr. Mark Fisher if you suspect or know that a vascular malformations might be present. As a fellowship-trained pediatric plastic surgeon, Dr. Fisher will work with you to address your concerns and obtain the best possible result.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6020228862762451}
+{"content": "The West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) has released its annual impact report, sharing statistics and case studies to highlight some incredible healthcare innovations that have come out of the West Midlands during what has been the most challenging year in history for the UK’s health and care system.\n2020 was a year of transformation for the WMAHSN with key achievements including 671 sites using innovations across the West Midlands, 500 patients benefitting from a new Emergency Laparotomy pathway and 15,906 being diagnosed with heart conditions and bringing in over £4 million worth of investment.\nWhile supporting on the UK’s efforts against the pandemic meant that many of the network’s programmes and priorities needed to be adapted or realigned over the past 12 months, the WMAHSN has remained committed to improving the region’s health and wealth, working more closely with partners than ever before, and identifying three key areas to transform patient care: improving population health, transforming patient safety through innovation, and enabling economic growth.\nKey innovations highlighted in the report are:\n· Guidance on how to safely switch warfarin to DOAC therapy in patients that are prescribed long-term anticoagulation medication. The WMAHSN supported local teams across the West Midlands in identifying patients who needed to switch medication and make sure they could do so safely. This led to an increase in confidence of anticoagulation nurses and pharmacy professionals and reduced the burden on local anticoagulation services by switching to drugs which can be more easily prescribed and managed long-term.\n· Transfer of care around medicines (TCAM) to Care Homes through implementing the direct referral of discharged residents to pharmacy teams which provide services to care homes. This resulted in direct support for care home residents, enabling them to receive accurate and timely administration of medicines after discharge from hospital throughout the pandemic, while pharmacy teams were unable to provide home-based medicines optimisation that patients needed.\n· Supporting on the England-wide implementation and adoption of HeartFlow, a non-invasive, cardiac test for stable symptomatic patients with coronary heart disease. One of the main benefits of using HeartFlow is that it allows Doctors to get more information about a patient’s condition quicker which helps with more efficient clinical decision making.\n· Facilitating the development of the Maxi-Magni Card, a handheld magnifier lens and safe solution which enables staff wearing PPE to read small print, without the need for glasses, helping to make life easier on the front line.\nThe impact report demonstrates the WMAHSN’s ability to respond rapidly in the most challenging of times, making a real difference for patients and service users across the West Midlands.\nFor the remainder of 2021 and going into 2022, the WMAHSN is focusing on strengthening relationships with regional partners and focusing efforts on developing programmes for key themes such as cardiovascular disease prevention, mental health resilience, remote monitoring, and digital transformation, aiming to deliver significant improvements to patient outcomes and economic growth for the region.\nTony Davis, Director of Innovation & Commercial at the WMAHSN, said: “We are confident that the WMAHSN will continue to positively impact on the health and wellbeing of patients and populations at a local, regional and national level, as we emerge from what has been a challenging year for all and step forward into what could be the most innovative period the sector has ever seen.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5792331695556641}
+{"content": "World InsurTech Report 2021\nThe World InsurTech Report 2021 from Capgemini and Efma explores the impact of exponential InsurTech growth and customer adoption on the insurance industry. Discover how insurers address this trend and should prepare for two scenarios we predict in the InsurTech era.\nWorld InsurTech Report 2021 Online Session\nJoin us on September 30, 2021 at 14.00 – 15.00 CET | 8.00 – 9.00 EDT for an exclusive presentation on the World InsurTech Report 2021. Denise Garth, Chief Strategy Officer at Majesco, and Danilo Raponi, Group Head of Innovation at Generali, will join Capgemini Insurance team to discuss the future of the insurance industry in the InsurTech era.\nAccelerated demand for insurance protection\nCOVID-19 accelerated demand for insurance protection. But, in a departure from the past, policyholders now seek coverage from various non-traditional players, including InsurTechs and BigTechs. Policyholders are gravitating towards insurers that offer better “CARE,” where Convenience, Advice, and Reach are at the heart of designing and evaluating the effectiveness of their customer journey.\nIncreased InsurTechs presence\nTech giants and InsurTechs have secured unprecedented access to capital allocation from investors and are bolstering their digital capabilities, increasing their lead as innovation frontrunners to deliver the CARE equation — customer Convenience, Advice, and Reach, unlock analytics at scale and enhance customer engagement. InsurTech full carriers are transitioning from competitors to insurance incumbents, while InsurTech enablers enjoy healthy growth through collaboration at scale with established insurers.\nReach - critical insurance differentiator\nAs policyholder expectations evolve, InsurTechs are leveraging investor capital to create a reliable data and analytics foundation and maximize the benefits of AI/IoT solutions and API/open insurance enhancements to enrich their CARE equation delivery, with a focus on Convenience and Reach.\nThe new insurance value chain\nTo navigate today’s dynamic environment, Insurers are shifting from “doing digital” to “being digital.” The insurance value chain is evolving its monolithic, siloed approach to data and CX to become a modular and specialized value chain featuring harmonized customer experience. The new insurance value chain will feature two primary scenarios: insurance embedded as a value add within third-party ecosystems, and insurance with added value at the core of complex offerings.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9902322888374329}
+{"content": "Abstract : For over 40 years, public surveys have been an essential tool for informing decisions about library offerings. While the humanities and social sciences have provided them with the necessary scientific support, marketing now gives them the backing of a performance that is changing the way the public and its practices are viewed. We have entered an era of demand that makes audience segmentation a key to winning and retaining audiences. Consequently, the ideals of efficiency, quality and satisfaction are emerging in public surveys, as they are in the public service as a whole. The survey then becomes a tool for the State to evaluate its administrations. This transformation appears to many as a constraint. However, institutions are taking it on board on their own initiative. They see it as a way for the public to legitimize their actions and their missions with the supervisory authorities, which are increasingly making budget cuts. In these surveys, recourse to the vague figure of the non-public, sometimes familiar, sometimes distant from the world of libraries, is multiplying. It bears witness, following a feeling of failure with regard to cultural democratization, to a sometimes timid pragmatism. The ways of designating, categorizing, and archetyping the non-public and public imply a hierarchization that informs representations of the public and its practices. The confrontation between a dream public and the public observed by the survey invites reflection on new library models: idea store, library as a third place, learning center.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8028475046157837}
+{"content": "Vitamina D\nQuick test using capillary blood to detect vitamin D deficiency. If the results indicate a lack of it, vitamin D supplements would be advisable for protection from diseases resulting from its deficiency, such as osteoporosis. This vitamin also boosts the immune system, thereby achieving a better quality of life during old age.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9960466623306274}
+{"content": "Abstract\nGiven the preponderance of corporate social responsibility initiatives across the corporate landscape and the correspondingly escalating demand for volunteers who participate in these initiatives, a need exists to better understand how to effectively motivate their voluntary engagement with tasks. Against this backdrop, this study argues the need to enhance their volunteer work meanings. We hypothesize that pride in volunteer work and volunteering as a calling are determinants of perceptions of the meaningfulness of volunteer work. In addition, we reveal that an organization's social responsibility climate (SRC) is a key moderator in these relationships. Interestingly, an SRC is a double-edged sword such that it strengthens the relationship between meaning and pride, yet weakens the relationship between meaning and calling. Findings are discussed, along with managerial implications and future research directions.\nScopus Subject Areas Business and International Management Business, Management and Accounting(all) Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) Economics and Econometrics Law User-Defined Keywords Calling Climate Corporate social responsibility Employee volunteerism Pride Volunteer work meaning", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6239484548568726}
+{"content": "Salisbury District Hospital is saving approximately 10% of its steam consumption following the installation of steam traps. The GEM venturi orifice traps from Thermal Energy International are helping the hospital to meet the Government's mandatory targets to reduce CO\n2 emissions by 10% by 2015. In 2009, the hospital's average steam consumption was around 295 tonnes a month, with the lowest figure recorded at 282 tonnes a month. Following the installation of 70 GEM traps, the average consumption has been reduced to 265 tonnes a month, with the lowest monthly figure dropping to 252 tonnes. Savings in energy alone will enable the hospital to receive payback on the installation in 18 months. George Atkinson, hospital spokesman, said: \"Obviously our initial carbon reduction targets were very much in line with those set out by the NHS as a whole, but we are now aiming to go further than we are actually required to do via a whole range of measures.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5870797634124756}
+{"content": "Turmeric is widely used to encourage soundness, and helps to support your horse's suppleness and freedom of movement. This popular nutrient is often fed to manage lumps and bumps on the skin, and contains Curcumin, which has multiple health supporting properties including antioxidants that neutralise free radicals. This supplement contains Black pepper extract, clinically proven to enhance absorption.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000091791152954}
+{"content": "Takeaway\nWord-finding difficulty is a common problem in people with early multiple sclerosis and is linked to thinning of the left parietal cortex.\nWhy this matters\nThese findings add to the growing evidence that prominent disease-related parietal atrophy that is linked to impaired language ability is a more common problem in multiple sclerosis than previously recognized.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996355175971985}
+{"content": "There are tons of insurance available to cater for different unexpected happenings in our lives. While we cannot prevent the unexpected from happening, insurance policies protect us when it happens. Generally, insurance is designed to safeguard us financially should certain incidents occur. It can be a hassle picking what insurance is beneficial to you even though most …", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7537460327148438}
+{"content": "Each of the carrier’s three states (ID, NC and TN) have their own respective policies for these CPT codes including diagnosis requirements (see attached links). The most significant issue as far as billing of these services came about with the 2002 change in the CPT codes-especially for trigger point injections. Prior to January 1, 2002, each trigger point injected could be billed using CPT code 20550. After January 1, 2002, billing of trigger points switched from per injection to single or multiple injections per number of muscles (CPT code 20552 for single or multiple injections of one or two muscles vs. CPT code 20553 for single or multiple injections of three or more muscles). Also revised were codes for single or multiple injections tendon sheath or ligament (CPT code 20550) and tendon origin/insertion (CPT code 20551).\nSince that time, we have noted that some providers who had been billing multiple trigger point injections along the spine have now moved to billing for multiple tendon origin/insertion codes – same locations/same beneficiaries (previously treated with trigger point injections). For these injections of tendon sheaths/origins/insertions to be medically necessary, there must be an inflammatory process in a given tendon (tendonitis) or tendon sheath tenosynovitis). Unless there is a systemic underlying illness (autoimmune or the like), the inflammation of multiple tendons, tendon sheaths, and muscle insertions – especially along the spine – should be extraordinarily rare.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7823963761329651}
+{"content": "Alone and discouraged, I stared at my computer screen. I was frustrated by the way my life had turned out. I’d worked hard to hold onto remnants of hope for my marriage, but each day that summer I could feel it slipping through my fingers. I felt so alone. God was still there, I knew, but I longed for people who would talk back. Late at night, I wished I could communicate with someone who might understand my questions and respond with compassion. My heart ached with the pain of rejection. I felt so ashamed when I faced friends who knew us as a couple. It seemed like my world was falling apart. I needed encouragement. So here I was, seriously considering going into a chat room.\nAs I stared at my screen, I wondered.\nWould there be people who were safe? Would I be able to connect with others who would remind me of what I’d been taught as a child — that God loved me even then, that he’d not given up on me? Would I find friendship or face rejection because of my journey? Perhaps I would remain silent; I didn’t have to share my pain. I had heard the online world was a strange one, and I’d never seen a chat room. Cautiously, I clicked on the button inviting me to chat. Welcome to chat\n“Welcome to the room, we’re glad to have you! How’d you find our chat room?” someone asked. Soon I was welcomed not only to the chat room, but into some amazing relationships with women who cared.\nOver the next several weeks\nI began to share my journey. Here were ladies who knew and loved God. They knew his compassion toward the broken-hearted and were willing to listen to my pain. Like salve on an open wound, their care brought comfort to a wounded heart. I didn’t know it that night, but they would continue to build into my life over the next several years. They took time to share the hope that they’d found as they too had faced the unexpected. We spent time in prayer together as I faced a healing journey, one not of isolation but of renewed community. As I opened my heart to new friends, I found a place where I could be real with my hopes, dreams, questions, and disappointments. These long-distance friends reminded me that God would never turn his back on me. He would keep his promises. Over and over they reminded me that his plans for me were good plans, ones full of hope and purpose. With their support, I began to reach out to others who were hurting and to share the way God was working in my own life with women who faced similar challenges. God had not set me aside\nIn time I realized that life was not over. God had not rejected me nor set me aside. I had an opportunity to reach out to others. I could help.\nThe chat room became a place of hope and excitement as I saw God actively at work in my own life and the lives of others! As I opened my heart toward others, my own life was changed.\nEvery week I would me visitors from around the world. Some came with the pain of a broken relationship, a shattered dream, or a difficult question. Others brought with them the lessons that they’de learned on their own journey as well as gifts of hope, refreshment, and friendship. Each visitor came with a story and a heart that is seeking. The search may be for a friend, for someone to listen and understand, for advice, for new direction, or an affirmation that God still cares.\nI was thrilled as I saw uplifting friendships develop in the chat rooms. As we shared our lives and hearts with one another, many of us saw growth and change! I thank God for the way he used online friendships and discussions to restore hope in my life. For those who reached out to me, I cannot thank you enough. My life has been touched and changed.\nHave you ever wondered what kind of help you might find online? Although chat rooms are no longer as possible as they once where, thelife.com offers an online mentoring service that is free and confidential. If you would like to connect with a caring and compassionate Christian willing to join you in your journey, why not fill in the form below? Online mentoring might be just what you’ve been looking for.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6525905728340149}
+{"content": "Access to quality education for all children\nThe REAL Centre undertakes research across a range of contexts aimed at understanding and improving access to quality education for all children. Below is a summary of ongoing REAL Centre research projects.\nThis research project aims to understand whether, and how, school accountability for learning can be improved from the grassroots. In order to address this objective, we use the case of a community-based intervention in rural India, which aims to engage with local school actors (teachers, headteachers, administrators and school management committees) and provide them with knowledge and resources to implement activities in line with the goal of improving children’s foundational learning in the classroom.\nThis project explores the experiences and transitions of out-of-school girls and boys in the Complementary Basic Education (CBE) programme in Northern Ghana. It aims to assess changes in literacy and numeracy as a result of the CBE programme, including once these children continue to primary school.\nThis two-year project seeks to conduct a rigorous, mixed-method evaluation of Ghana's Free Senior High School Policy, focusing on 1) equitable access, 2) maintaining quality, and 3) sustainable implementation. In doing so, it seeks to draw lessons for policymakers in Ghana as well as other countries that are considering the abolition of secondary school fees.\nThis research aims to provide an evidence base on what works to support marginalised girls’ secondary education, with a focus on CAMFED’s programmes in Tanzania. In particular, analysis of the cost of sending a marginalised girl through secondary school and improving her learning will be undertaken. This aims to inform targeted financing mechanisms that ensure that no girl is left behind, in the drive for quality education for all.\nThe Impact Initiative for International Development Research seeks to increase the uptake and impact of research from the Joint Fund for Poverty Alleviation Research and the Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Research Programme. The approach aims to connect policymakers and practitioners with world-class social science research, maximising the uptake and impact of research.\nAs part of the Research for Improving Systems of Education (RISE) programme, this five-year research project in Ethiopia aims to examine whether and how a large package of national reforms works to improve equitable learning in one of the world’s poorest and most diverse countries.\nAs learning partners for the Mastercard Foundation’s Leaders in Teaching Initiative in Rwanda, the REAL Centre and Laterite are collaborating to develop robust evidence on how the initiative is working overall to improve the quality of teaching and student learning in secondary schools, particularly for those most at risk of not learning.\nThis project focuses on developing an online database that catalogues policy-relevant education research conducted by researchers and institutions in sub-Saharan Africa. Through reviewing and synthesising this research, the aim is to increase its visibility and accessibility.\nFocusing on India and Pakistan, this project aims to identify which aspects of teaching are most important for improving all children's learning, and so inform governments on the strategies needed to support children who face multiple disadvantages. The research pays particular attention to children with disabilities, who are most likely to be excluded from learning.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7501736879348755}
+{"content": "Database search is coming soon. In the meantime, use the following categories to explore the database resources: Ontario\nThe town of Innisfil in Ontario, Canada has partnered with Uber in place of public transit. Low density development drove the town to choose subsidizing Uber over creating a public transit system due to the perceived cost of both. However, the amount Innisfil spent subsidizing Uber rides has already exceeded the amount they estimated it would cost to create a public transit system. Experts question the partnership, citing environmental and economic problems.\nUrban innovations company Sidewalk Labs and the Canadian government announced a partnership Tuesday to develop 750 acres along Toronto’s waterfront into what they envision as a high-tech living laboratory for solving urban problems. It would be the largest urban redevelopment project in North America.\nIn working with Waterfront Toronto, the public entity that owns the land, to develop Quayside, Sidewalk Labs would reimagine urban life in five dimensions—housing, energy, mobility, social services, and shared public spaces—with an aim to “serve as a model for sustainable neighborhoods” around the world.\nThis paper introduces Metrolinx’s recently released Mobility Hub Guidelines and highlights two key aspects of the document: the importance of classifying the current and planned urban context and transportation function at a mobility hub, and methods to overcome challenges in achieving both transport and placemaking roles.\nThe researcher examined six jurisdictions: three in Canada and in from the United States. In helping frame the issue for B.C. and—more specifically— the Vancouver metropolitan area context, the researcher conducted primary research to understand the accessibility challenges in the regional context and to help frame the topic of accessibility within the for-hire sector.\nSee something that should be here that isn't? Have a suggestion to make?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6273579597473145}
+{"content": "By Tina Bellon\nOct 14 (Reuters) - The performance of advanced driver-assistance technology used to help vehicles automatically brake and stay in lanes is significantly reduced by moderate and heavy rain, a study by the American Automobile Association showed on Thursday.\nResearchers at AAA, a federation of North American motor clubs, found that vehicles' auto emergency braking systems, in several instances during simulated rainfall, no longer recognized stopped vehicles ahead and that vehicles' lane-keeping systems performed considerably worse.\nThat could lead to dangerous situations if drivers rely too heavily on the systems, whose performance is typically evaluated in ideal conditions, the researchers said.\n\"The reality is people aren't always driving around in perfect, sunny weather, so we must expand testing and take into consideration things people actually contend with in their day-to-day driving,\" Greg Brannon, AAA's director of automotive engineering and industry relations, said in a statement.\nAdvanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, are becoming more common in newer vehicles. They do not offer autonomous driving, but can automate limited driving tasks.\nAuto emergency braking is increasingly provided as a standard feature in new cars and has shown to significantly reduce rear-end crashes in tests by insurance groups.\nIn the AAA study, no test car crashed into a stopped vehicle under ideal conditions. But during simulated rainfall, 17% of test runs resulted in crashes at speeds of 25 mph (40 km/h), increasing to 33% at speeds of 35 mph (56 km/h).\nThe pavement during the rain tests was dry and researchers noted wet roads could result in even higher crash rates.\nVehicles equipped with lane-keeping technology crossed lane markers 37% of the time during ideal conditions in the AAA test, but that rate jumped to 69% once rain was added.\nThe group tested a 2020 Buick Enclave Avenir, a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, a 2020 Toyota RAV4 and a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.\n(Reporting by Tina Bellon Editing by Bernadette Baum)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8753399848937988}
+{"content": "The\nFlorida standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that authorizes the leasing of residential property for a fixed term. Standard residential leases are typically one (1) year agreements that can be renewed or extended if the parties so desire. In the agreement, the tenant is assigned responsibilities including their financial commitments and property maintenance obligations. Some landlords may require a security deposit or an advance rent payment prior to the initial date of occupancy. Rental Laws – Title 6, Ch. 83, Part 2 (Residential Tenancies) Handbook (Guide) – Landlord & Tenant Handbook\nContents Maximum (§ 83.49) – Not mentioned in state statutes. Returning (§ 83.49(3)(a)) – Fifteen (15) days\nUnless stated otherwise in the rental agreement, the tenant must pay rent at the start of each rent payment period (§ 83.46(1)).\nAt or before the start of the tenancy, the name and address of the landlord or person authorized to receive notices and demands on the landlord’s behalf must be provided to the tenant.\nThe landlord must provide this disclosure if the dwelling was built before 1978.\nAll tenants must be provided with a radon gas disclosure which includes specific language in the state statute.\nLandlords with more than five (5) individual dwelling units must give tenants written notice regarding their security deposit. The notice must include all information stated in Subsection (2) of Section 83.49 of the Florida statutes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9640191197395325}
+{"content": "Electrical Engineering and Systems Science > Image and Video Processing Title:Mixed-supervised segmentation: Confidence maximization helps knowledge distillationDownload PDF Abstract: Despite achieving promising results in a breadth of medical image segmentation tasks, deep neural networks require large training datasets with pixel-wise annotations. Obtaining these curated datasets is a cumbersome process which limits the application in scenarios where annotated images are scarce. Mixed supervision is an appealing alternative for mitigating this obstacle, where only a small fraction of the data contains complete pixel-wise annotations and other images have a weaker form of supervision. In this work, we propose a dual-branch architecture, where the upper branch (teacher) receives strong annotations, while the bottom one (student) is driven by limited supervision and guided by the upper branch. Combined with a standard cross-entropy loss over the labeled pixels, our novel formulation integrates two important terms: (i) a Shannon entropy loss defined over the less-supervised images, which encourages confident student predictions in the bottom branch; and (ii) a Kullback-Leibler (KL) divergence term, which transfers the knowledge of the strongly supervised branch to the less-supervised branch and guides the entropy (student-confidence) term to avoid trivial solutions. We show that the synergy between the entropy and KL divergence yields substantial improvements in performance. We also discuss an interesting link between Shannon-entropy minimization and standard pseudo-mask generation, and argue that the former should be preferred over the latter for leveraging information from unlabeled pixels. Quantitative and qualitative results on two publicly available datasets demonstrate that our method significantly outperforms other strategies for semantic segmentation within a mixed-supervision framework, as well as recent semi-supervised approaches. Moreover, we show that the branch trained with reduced supervision and guided by the top branch largely outperforms the latter. Bibliographic and Citation Tools Code and Data Associated with this Article Recommenders and Search Tools arXivLabs: experimental projects with community collaborators\narXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on our website.\nBoth individuals and organizations that work with arXivLabs have embraced and accepted our values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners that adhere to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6713048219680786}
+{"content": "One struggles with the concept of sloth. We enjoy a leisurely weekend on the sofa pretending to “catch-up” on vital recorded sit-coms, all-the-while sleeping soundly as our families cooperate with the fiction. However, on Monday morning, we’re off again to confront the daily battles and, as some might say, silent desperation, of the working, first-world human. Yet, one witnesses our progeny, arguably our closest genetic match, and we judge. Yes, we judge with reckless abandon. How dare they sleep until noon? How dare they eat seemingly endless calories without gaining the telltale weight that befalls those of us who have been blessed by “the good life”?\nBut, now is their time. The sleep is precipitated by unregulated growth and surging hormones. While quarterly calculus finals amuse us compared to mortgage payments and angry in-laws, the stress of youth in present times is real and measurable. Without regard to our own challenges – often addressed as the two-way walk, uphill to school and back – it is true to acknowledge that the modern world has delivered “modern” problems to even the youngest amongst our ranks.\nBut, if present day media has anything to say about it, humanity is doomed. The youth in our midst lack both the ability and the desire to carry their own weight. Could it be true? Are we nearing the end of our reign as the dominant species? Yet, Roy and Katie Appleget from Burlington, Iowa, lived in a tent at a local campground for months on end accumulating the down payment for their first home. While many took handouts, these working-class heroes decided to figure it out on their own. Does the will to succeed exceed our thirst for sloth; or is it simply that Roy and Katie have missed the virtue of Ferragamo or the latest iWhatever?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9331662654876709}
+{"content": "Cord prolapse is often associated with abnormal fetal heart rate tracings due to the compression of the umbilical cord. They can present with fetal heart rate changes, such as variable decelerations with contractions that return to baseline, prolonged or severe decelerations. High suspicion of cord prolapse, with non-reassuring fetal heart rate tracings should prompt delivery via cesarean section regardless of findings on vaginal exam.\nA palpable cord may be found on a vaginal exam if a patient is presenting with spontaneous rupture of membranes, or may occur during an artificial rupture of membranes. It will feel like a pulsatile mass either between the fetal presenting part or alongside the presenting part.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999046325683594}
+{"content": "The president of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has expressed the bank’s worry over Nigeria’s debt to revenue ratio. Adesina, speaking at the opening of the two-day Mid-term Ministerial Performance Review Retreat at the Presidential Villa on Monday in Abuja said despite Nigeria’s debt to the GDP remaining moderate at 35 per cent, the government must take decisive action to tackle its debt challenges for the economy to grow. He said, “Nigeria must decisively tackle its debt challenges. The issue is not about the debt-to-GDP ratio, as Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 35% is still moderate. The big issue is how to service the debt and what that means for resources for domestic investments needed to spur faster economic growth. “The debt service to revenue ratio of Nigeria is high at 73%. Things will improve as oil prices recover, but the situation has revealed the vulnerability of Nigeria’s economy. To have an economic resurgence, we need to fix the structure of the economy and address some fundamentals.” According to the Debt Management Office, Nigeria’s total public debt, which includes the federal and state governments, had climbed to N35.46 trillion at the end of the second quarter of 2021. Akinwumi noted that while Nigeria faces the challenge of revenue concentration due to a mainly one-sided source, he stated that structural bottlenecks that limit the country’s productivity need to be removed for other sectors to generate revenue. “Nigeria’s challenge is revenue concentration, as the oil sector accounts for 75.4 % of export revenue and 50 % of all government revenue. “What is needed for sustained growth and economic resurgence is to remove the structural bottlenecks that limit the productivity and the revenue earning potential of the huge non-oil sectors.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6888291835784912}
+{"content": "As obligate carnivores, cat diets seem pretty straightforward. Yet our favorite felines often get interested in the foods on our plates. And we don't want to deny them the occasional taste test. But how to sort out what's safe from what's harmful? Especially if the same foods are fine for dogs? For instance, can cats eat watermelon? Yes - but only if you're careful. We'll explain.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9820007681846619}
+{"content": "Insurance Status Crucial for In Vitro Fertilization Success Women with insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization are more likely to give birth.\nThe high-cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) may deter some women and their partners from seeking the procedure. However, those who undergo IVF without insurance coverage may be unlikely to seek a second treatment if the first does not lead to pregnancy, according to a new study published by\nThe Journal of the American Medical Association.\nThe study authors discovered that patients who undergo IVF are more likely to give birth if their health insurance plan covers the procedure, compared with those without coverage.\n\"It's a simple and possibly obvious finding, but it highlights the importance of health insurance in the outcome of fertility treatments,\" said lead author Emily S. Jungheim, MD. \"The biggest hurdle may not be the fertility treatment but the cost.\"\nThe American Pregnancy Association estimates that a single IVF treatment ranges from $12,000 to $17,000, with a success rate of more than 40% for those under 35 and 15% for those over 40.\nIt is known that age, lifestyle, cause of infertility, and reproductive history all play a role in the success of IVF, but the new study indicates that insurance status and related costs also are involved.\nIncluded in the study were 1572 women who sought IVF from 2001 to 2010 at Washington University’s Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center, which provides services for women located in Missouri and Illinois. The authors reported that the location of the clinic is significant because Illinois requires IVF coverage, while Missouri does not.\nApproximately 56% of participants had coverage for the procedure, and 44% of participants paid for IVF out-of-pocket. Patients with insurance were observed to be slightly younger than those without coverage, according to the study.\nOf the women with insurance coverage, 70% received an additional treatment if the first did not result in pregnancy.\nFor women with IVF coverage, the likelihood of birth after 4 attempts was 59% (515 births), and for women without coverage, the likelihood was 51% (350 births), according to the study. These findings were deemed statistically significant.\n\"The 2 groups were medically similar and had the same outcomes in individual cycles after controlling for factors such as age,\" Dr Jungheim said. \"The difference is that women with coverage were more likely to come back and try again if they were initially unsuccessful. Given that they had the ability to try more times, they had a higher chance of giving birth.\"\nFifteen states have insurance laws that mandate coverage of infertility services, but only 5 states’ laws include coverage for IVF. Expanding coverage for IVF may increase the likelihood of birth and could reduce costs in the long term.\nThe authors noted that their findings may be limited due to the inclusion of data from only 1 fertility center, and some patients may have received additional treatments at other clinics, according to the study.\n\"However, these findings highlight the critical role insurance plays in determining whether a woman with fertility issues ultimately will have a baby,\" Dr Jungheim concluded. \"Legislation mandating IVF insurance coverage may improve the delivery and outcomes of fertility treatments.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7003197073936462}
+{"content": "The NHTSA wrote Tesla a letter demanding an explanation for why it hasn’t recalled its Autopilot driver assistance feature.\nThe headquarters relocation serves as a capstone to several years of Tesla investment in the state.\nEV market share in Europe has surpassed diesel for the first time, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s mainstream adoption of the technology.\nInvoking the Defense Production Act may be an imperfect but necessary step towards fixing the chip shortage: The Biden administration is split on using the Cold War-era law.\nLaw enforcement officials claim a Model X with Autopilot engaged injured five police officers—more fuel forregulators’ growing scrutiny of Tesla.\nSilicon batteries could resolve lithium-ion battery shortage and save carmakers money: Researchers created a solid-state silicon battery they say lasts longer and charges faster than lithium-ion batteries.\nEV recycling could be a win-win for recycling startups and carmakers: Ford’s $50M investment in Redwood Materials creates a partnership to build a US-based battery supply chain.\nThe UK’s digital advertising industry weathered the pandemic remarkably well. Among the industry sectors we track, digital ad spending will rise across the board (which was not universal last year), but these patterns of growth will fluctuate wildly across categories.\nTesla may need to expand eye-tracking tech for inattentive Autopilot drivers: A new study may confirm that Autopilot users aren’t paying enough attention to the road—which compounds scrutiny the automaker is already facing amid plans to expand its driverless features.\nGM will extend its Bolt EV production delay due to a battery pack shortage. Increased demand for EVs may only aggravate the problem.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5850603580474854}
+{"content": "A\nWisconsin month-to-month lease agreement is a periodic rental arrangement entered into by a landlord and tenant that has no predetermined expiration. The contract allows the tenant to renew their lease with each monthly payment until they or the landlord gives the other party notice to terminate. A monthly rental agreement is preferable for tenants whose situation doesn’t allow them to make the year-long commitment of a standard lease.\nIt is recommended that landlords charge a security deposit and have potential tenants complete a rental application for security against monthly tenants defaulting on rent or quitting the property without notice. Either party can terminate the tenancy with at least twenty-eight (28) days’ notice unless another notice period is established in the rental contract.\nNotice for terminating (§ 704.19(3)) – Twenty-Eight (28) Days Tenant screening – Wisconsin Rental Application\nIf a property violates any building or housing code and threatens the health and safety of its occupants, the landlord is required to disclose this information to prospective tenants before signing a lease agreement.\nLandlords cannot accept security deposits without first disclosing the prospective tenant’s right to perform an inspection of the dwelling unit and receive a document itemizing the damages that incurred deductions to the previous tenant’s security deposit.\nThe names and addresses of the property owner and individuals authorized to receive rent and maintain the property, and the owner’s representatives to whom service of process and notices can be sent must be disclosed to the tenant before the start of their residence.\nLandlords are obligated to complete this disclosure if they lease a rental unit built before 1978.\nBefore the tenant enters into a rental agreement or pays a security deposit, the landlord must first indicate if the utility charges are included in the rent. If the tenant is renting a unit in a property that does not have individual metering for its utility services, they must be informed of how the utility charges will be allocated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9598814249038696}
+{"content": "A car accident is a difficult experience on its own, but becomes even worse when the at-fault driver does not have insurance. Their lack of insurance could very well leave you holding the bill for damages they caused.\nYou may already have coverage\nThere is a form of insurance coverage you may have that can help pay for your injuries and other losses if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured. This is known as uninsured/underinsured (UI/UIM) coverage. Insurance companies in Wyoming are required to offer it, but drivers can opt out by providing a written letter to their insurer. If you have unenrolled from this coverage, you may still be able to file a claim directly against the at-fault driver. However, drivers who are uninsured or underinsured may not be able to afford to cover your costs in the event of an accident.\nYou do not have to go through this alone\nIf you are trying to secure the compensation you need after a car crash, contact an experienced personal injury attorney. They can help you either seek compensation from your insurance or that of the driver who hit you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8287645578384399}
+{"content": "The Best Practices do not make assumptions about:\nthe size of the organisation applying them;\nthe machine learning technologies used; and/or\nthe domains or fields they are being applied to.\nThis means that the Best Practices are written in a general manner, and their contextual relevance (whether collectively or for each part) will differ from case to case. Again, this highlights the importance of context and its appreciation. This means that risks that are very particular to, for example a specific technology or domain, are not included in the Best Practices.\nThis also means that applying the Best Practices is no guarantee that machine learning applications will be inherently ethical, safe or responsible. There are simply too many context relevant details for each product that cannot be captured in a general framework to achieve this. However, the Best Practices will help to move significantly towards ensuring ethical, safe and responsible machine learning if applied with appreciation for the context determined risks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5291785001754761}
+{"content": "ABSTRACT\nThe future of wind and photovoltaic (PV) power and its projected growth, expressed as a percentage of the total electricity demand in the world, are discussed in this chapter. The historical data on market developments in similar basic-need industries and the Fisher-Pry market growth model indicate that PV and wind power may reach their full potential in the year 2065. The probable impact of the U.S. utility restructuring on renewable energy sources is reviewed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8984014391899109}
+{"content": "After logging in to Illume Impact, you will see a home page showing all Completed initiatives by default. This will include initiatives submitted by all Illume Impact users at your institution. An initiative appears in the Completed tab after it's been submitted to Illume Impact and the persistence lift has been calculated after PPSM.\nEach Completed initiative has a corresponding card, showing basic details about the initiative and the results of impact analysis.\nThe top of the card indicates the\nlift in persistence that was measured for this initiative using Illume Impact. Persistence is defined as a student re-enrolling for the next term and staying enrolled past your institution's census date (or add/drop period) or graduating. It's important to understand how this lift is calculated and which students are included in analysis. Refer to to see a detailed explanation of the values used in this calculation. How is persistence lift calculated?\nAn icon on the initiative card indicates the result of the initiative on persistence outcomes.\nA green icon with an upward arrowshows a statistically significant (p-value less than 0.05) increase in the persistence rate of participants. A red icon with a downward arrowshows a statistically significant (p-value less than 0.05) decrease in the persistence rate of participants. A gray icon with a dashshows that the effect on persistence for participants was not statistically significant. An initiative may not have statistically significant impact results if the number of matched participants and comparison students was low (e.g. fewer than 1,000 students), if there was a lot of variability in the results of bootstrapped samples, or if the persistence lift was very small. On the other hand, an initiative with a small number of students included in analysis may still show statistically significant results if the persistence lift was very pronounced. Results that are not statistically significant could still be meaningful. At this point, you may consider collecting more data before redoing the analysis or rethinking the initiative design.\nBeneath the lift in persistence, find other information about the initiative:\nConfidence interval:The percentage indicated beneath the lift in persistence (e.g. +/- 1.6%) shows the 95% confidence interval for this initiative's impact results. The is calculated by multiplying the standard deviation of measured impact across multiple bootstrapped samples by 1.96. Initiative Name: The name given to this initiative by the user who added it. Number of Analyzed Participants: The number of participant students submitted in the uploaded student list who were matched with a comparison student through PPSM. This number represents the total number of participant-comparison student pairs used for impact analysis. Initiative Goal: The goal for this initiative that was entered by the user who added it. Analyzed Terms:The start and end terms included in the uploaded file, if these terms are verified and kept during data validation. If you choose to ignore either of these terms during data validation, you will see the earliest and latest terms that were actually submitted. Submission Details:The date this initiative was added and the name of the user who added it.\nClick the search icon in the upper righthand corner to find a specific initiative. Type the name of the initiative into the search box to see matches.\nNarrow down the initiatives you see on the home page by clicking 'Filter' to the left of the search icon.\nAvailable filters include:\nLift in Persistence: View only the initiatives where a positive lift in persistence was observed or only those where a negative lift was observed, or hide initiatives that did not have statistically significant results. Submission Time Period: View only the initiatives submitted this week, this month, or this year. Start and End Terms: Select a start and end term to view only the initiatives that took place during the specified range. Number of Analyzed Participants: Move the slider to view only the initiatives where the number of analyzed participants was within the specified range.\nSelect as many filters from each category as you would like. After selecting filters, click the Apply Filters button to refresh the home page. To modify your filter selections, click the 'x' to the right of any selection or click 'Clear All Filters' to the right of your selections.\nIf you're looking for a recently added initiative, impact analysis may not be complete. Check the Pending tab to see initiatives still in progress.\nIf initiative analysis failed, the initiative card will remain in the Pending tab and you'll see a red 'x' icon in the upper righthand corner of the card.\nTo resubmit the initiative with the same data file and previously submitted information, click the card flip icon in the lower righthand corner. Select the option to \"Resubmit Initiative\" and initiative analysis will begin again using the same data set and details.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9545886516571045}
+{"content": "Immune therapy added to chemotherapy improves pathological complete response in patients with early triple negative breast cancer, according to results from the\nKEYNOTE-522 trial presented at the ESMO Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Interim results from the study, which is the first phase III trial of immunotherapy in early breast cancer, also indicated an improvement in event-free survival. \"The data suggest that the improved pathological complete response with pembrolizumab translates into fewer recurrences,\" said study author Professor Peter Schmid, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK.\nTriple negative breast cancer is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer and more often affects young women. Patients typically receive chemotherapy, followed by surgery to remove the tumour. This provides the best chance of pathological complete response, meaning no cancerous cells remaining on the resected tumour. Women with a pathological complete response have an 85-90% likelihood of being cured, while those with residual viable tumour tissue have a 40-50% probability of recurrence, which often occurs within three years.\nKEYNOTE-522 tested whether adding immune therapy to chemotherapy prior to surgery could improve pathological complete response and event-free survival in women with early triple negative breast cancer. A total of 1,174 patients were randomly allocated at a 2:1 ratio to pembrolizumab or placebo, both added to preoperative chemotherapy with anthracyclines, taxanes, and platinum, for five to six months. After surgery, patients continued their allocated treatment of pembrolizumab or placebo for nine cycles.\nThe analysis presented at the ESMO Congress 2019 was performed after a median follow-up of 15.5 months. Pathological complete response, assessed in the first 602 patients, significantly increased from 51.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] 44.1-58.3) in the placebo group to 64.8% (95% CI 59.9-69.5) in the pembrolizumab group (p=0.00055). \"We found a 13.6% difference which is a clinically meaningful benefit,\" said Schmid.\nBecause triple negative breast cancer is aggressive and recurrences often occur early on, the investigators conducted an interim analysis of event-free survival. There was a favourable trend for the pembrolizumab group with a hazard ratio of 0.63 (95% CI 0.43-0.93), Schmid said: \"These are preliminary data, but they provide a strong sign that the addition of immune therapy to neoadjuvant chemotherapy prevents breast cancer recurrence. If we prevent recurrence, we cure more patients, but we need longer-term data for confirmation.\"\nGrade 3 or higher treatment-related adverse events occurred in 78.0% and 73.0% of the pembrolizumab and placebo groups, respectively. Schmid noted that many of the side-effects were driven by the intensive chemotherapy regimen. Side-effects with a potential link to immune therapy occurred in 42% of study participants taking pembrolizumab versus 21% on placebo. \"Immune therapy added some side-effects to chemotherapy but there were no new safety signals,\" he said.\nCommenting on the results for ESMO, Professor Fabrice Andre,\nInstitut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France, said: \"Triple negative breast cancer accounts for 15% of breast cancers. It represents an unmet medical need, since the only approved medical therapy at early stages of the disease is chemotherapy. This study could have a major impact on treatment for these patients.\"\nAndre noted that pathological complete response is a valid endpoint for\nUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. \"This is a good situation to test whether the FDA will approve a drug for triple negative breast cancer based on pathological complete response. The combination of the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy could become a standard of care if approved,\" he said.\nWhile a large benefit in response rates was expected, the poor predictive value of PD-L1 was surprising. \"This is probably because most early stage triple negative breast cancers express some degree of PD-L1, sometimes below the predefined cut-off of positivity. The role of chemotherapy as a sensitiser for anti-PD-1 in PD-L1-low early stage triple negative breast cancer should also be explored,\" said Andre. \"The next step will be to define which patients are resistant and prioritise which targets should be hit in this population. We also have to determine the impact of this new class of drug on survivorship issues.\"\nAbstract Background: Neoadjuvant pembro + chemo had manageable safety and promising antitumor activity in participants (pts) with early TNBC in KEYNOTE-173 and I-SPY 2. KEYNOTE-522 (NCT03036488) is a pbo controlled phase 3 study of neoadjuvant pembro + chemo followed by adjuvant pembro in pts with early TNBC. Methods: Pts with previously untreated, non-metastatic, centrally confirmed TNBC (stage T1c N1-2 or T2-4 N0-2 per AJCC) were randomized 2:1 to pembro 200 mg Q3W or pbo, both given with 4 cycles of paclitaxel + carboplatin, then with 4 cycles of doxorubicin or epirubicin + cyclophosphamide (neoadjuvant phase). After definitive surgery, pts received pembro or pbo for 9 cycles or until recurrence or unacceptable toxicity (adjuvant phase). Pts were stratified by nodal status (+ vs -), tumor size (T1/T2 vs T3/T4), and carboplatin schedule (Q3W vs QW). Dual primary endpoints were pCR defined as ypT0/Tis ypN0 and event-free survival (EFS). Secondary endpoints included pCR defined as ypT0 ypN0 and ypT0/Tis, OS, and efficacy in the PD-L1+ population. Results: Median follow-up was 15.5 mo (range, 2.7-25.0). 784 pts were randomized to pembro, 390 to pbo. Among 602 pts evaluable for the definitive pCR analysis, pembro + chemo showed a statistically significant improvement in pCR (ypT0/Tis ypN0) vs pbo + chemo: 64.8% (95% CI, 59.9-69.5) vs 51.2% (95% CI, 44.1-58.3), P = 0.00055; results were consistent for the secondary pCR definitions, ypT0 ypN0 (59.9% vs 45.3%) and ypT0/Tis (68.6% vs 53.7%). For pembro vs pbo, pCR (ypT0/Tis ypN0) was 68.9% vs 54.9% in the PD-L1+ population and 45.3% vs 30.3% in the PD-L1- population. The addition of pembro to chemo followed by pembro showed a favorable trend in EFS (HR 0.63 [95% CI, 0.43-0.93]). Across phases, grade 3 or higher treatment-related AE rates were 78.0% in the pembro + chemo group and 73.0% in the pbo + chemo group (death incidence, 0.4% vs 0.3%, respectively). Conclusions: Addition of pembro to neoadjuvant chemo significantly increased the pCR rate in pts with early TNBC. Neoadjuvant pembro + chemo followed by adjuvant pembro showed a favorable trend in EFS. AEs were consistent with the known safety profiles of each agent. Authors P Schmid, J Cortés, R Dent, L Pusztai, HL McArthur, S Kuemmel, J Bergh, C Denkert, YH Park, R Hui, N Harbeck, M Takahashi, T Foukakis, P Fasching, F Cardoso, L Jia, V Karantza, J Zhao, G Aktan, J O'Shaughnessy\n[link url=\"https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-09-immune-therapy-tumour-cells-early.html\"]Medical Xpress report[/link]\n[link url=\"https://www.esmo.org/Press-Office/Press-Releases/ESMO-Congress-TNBC-breast-cancer-immunotherapy-Keynote522-Schmid\"]ESMO 2019 abstract[/link]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6124935150146484}
+{"content": "Modern organizations use a combination of hard physical security controls to protect their people, assets and intellectual property. In application, defence-in-depth employs successive layers of hard physical security controls across zones to manage risks. Yet those incredibly effective controls can be costly and time-consuming to reconfigure.\nRightCrowd Presence Control introduces a simple new approach to adding physical defense-in-depth. The technology validates physical security permissions by making them visible. The solution leverages an existing building access card and adds a RightCrowd Digital Badgeholder, enabling both human and automated validation of security permissions for everyone present.\nSliding your existing building access card into the Badgeholder enables an internal NFC reader, that reads the credential from the card and activates the Bluetooth wearable. The card and Badgeholder merge physically and link logically through backend software. This combined credential now leverages NFC and BLE to manage physical access and presence.\nRightCrowd Presence Control provides the following benefits: Cost effective– quickly implement additional security controls without creating a large capital project. Flexible solution– the solution can be deployed within days and can be easily moved to another location. Two-factor authentication for physical security– anyone not authorized to be in an area will be immediately visible to everyone else. Integrates with existing access control– turns an existing building access card into a digital security wearable. Activate your next layer of security\nEnsure that everyone present in the workplace is meant to be there. To find out more, contact a RightCrowd security expert today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5857807993888855}
+{"content": "Files Abstract\nDespite its generic title, this thesis is about a specific notion of sparsity, the one introduced by McCullagh and Polson (2018). In that paper, the intuitive idea that sparsity, in a statistical framework, refers to those ''phenomena that are mostly negligible or seldom appreciably large'', has, for the first time, been given a mathematical definition. In studying this definition of statistical sparsity as a limiting property of a sequence of probability distributions, research has proceeded along different lines, which nevertheless intersect at all times. In all cases, our work has been driven by both theoretical and practical motivations. The notion of negligibility, for instance, is developed from the necessity of describing the behavior of a sparse distribution in a region around zero, a necessity which is commonly encountered in applied work. At the same time, doing this in a mathematical way, allows us to define very clearly what is the perimeter within which this notion is informative, and can be used. Another main direction of research we pursue, aims at extending the definition of sparsity to distributions which are defined on d-dimensional vector spaces, d>1. Within this framework, we consider two scenarios: in the first one, the d-dimensional measure is a product of d one-dimensional sparse measures; in the second one, instead, the d-dimensional measure is rotationally invariant with respect to the inner product imposed on R^d, and sparsity is driven by the radial component. For both cases, we develop some theory as well as present how this theory can be in fact applied in the context of various statistical problems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7685472965240479}
+{"content": "Preventative Roof Maintenance and Tune-Ups\nMaintaining a sound roof literally tops the list of crucial home repairs: It keeps you and your family warm, dry, and protected, along with everything in your house.\nThis page is under construction. Please check back soon!\n(This page will discuss preventative leak and rodent maintenance for repairs on wood, composition, commercial and residential flat roofs; mainly speaking of checking specific flashings and age wear and tear, gutter and downspout maintenance, as well as concerns that develop after approximately 8-10 years regarding shingles, shakes, and ridges. Moss clean up and roof debris will also be a factor, along with roof coatings for aged flat roofs.)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5451565384864807}
+{"content": "4th District Congressman Jim Himes has introduced the ‘Safe to Tell Act of 2018’. The legislation, if enacted, will provide federal grants to states that choose to establish and maintain an anonymous, 24/7 monitored venue to alert law enforcement about potential threats of violence at schools.\nThe legislation would require those states seeking a grant to present a framework in which parents, students, teachers, and school administrators can effectively and efficiently share information regarding potential threats with law enforcement and school safety officials. The measure is based on Colorado's ‘Safe2Tell’ program, pioneered after the shootings at Columbine High School in 1999.\nThe proposal calls for $25 million for each fiscal year from through 2023. It also provides states with the autonomy to decide how to best implement the program in their jurisdictions, while setting standards and requirements. Some of these include establishing guidelines and transmitting methods of anonymous reports, proper channel routing for prompt and effective local law enforcement responses and built-in accountability standards, among others.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7193433046340942}
+{"content": "Takeaway\nPain extent determined from pain drawings in women with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is not associated with clinical, psychological or psychophysical variables nor is it related to the severity or laterality of symptoms.\nWhy this matters\nPain conditions vary considerably and methods investigating pain levels and severity may aid in clinician decision on pain sensitivity or more severe clinical features.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9675267934799194}
+{"content": "450,000 Texans Have A Gambling Problem\nAbout 1 percent of the adult population in the U.S. has a severe gambling addiction, according to the National Center for Responsible Gaming. A 2016 Census Bureau estimate found that 2.2 percent of Texas adults are believed to have manifested a gambling problem.\nThe American Psychiatric Association refers to the addiction as \"gambling disorder,\" characterized by \"persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior\" that can lead to significant impairment or distress.\nAlso referred to as \"compulsive gambling,\" the condition can lead to disruption in all aspects of person's life, including family, finances and work. In 2016, approximately $5.1 billion was spent on legalized gambling in Texas.\nWhat counts as gambling and when does it become concerning behavior? Does technology play a role in this kind of addiction?\nWhat should you do if you suspect you or someone you love might have a gambling problem?\nGuests: Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Arnie Wexler, co-author of \"All Bets Are Off: Losers, Liars, and Recovery from Gambling Addiction\" Lia Nower, professor and director of the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers University", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9244382381439209}
+{"content": "Our Favorite GIS Data Collection Tools in 2021\nGIS data collection requires the right hardware. This guide covers GPS units, digitizers, mobile devices, and other useful GIS tools.\nCybersecurity breaches in critical infrastructure networks are increasing. With prompt action and better understanding of new cybersecurity threats - critical infrastructure providers can own the solution.\nThe most expensive part of any GIS project is often field data collection: a process that is frustrating, inefficient, and complex. By enabling data capture, transfer, and storage from a single device, cloud-based geospatial software is the ideal solution.\nExtreme weather poses an existential threat to utilities - innovation in emergency response is key to saving lives and avoiding harsh penalties.\n'Cyber-hygiene' - firewalls, anti-virus software, etc. - is often conflated with cybersecurity. But this neglects an urgent vulnerability: the software supply chain.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6013771295547485}
+{"content": "(2020)\nThe early detection of gastric cancer (GC) could decrease its incidence and mortality. However, there are currently no accurate noninvasive markers for GC screening. Therefore, we developed a noninvasive diagnostic approach, employing urine nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomics, to discover putative metabolic markers associated with GC. Changes in urine metabolite levels during oncogenesis were evaluated using samples from 103 patients with GC and 100 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Approximately 70% of the patients with GC (n = 69) had stage I GC, with the majority (n = 56) having intramucosal cancer. A multivariate statistical analysis of the urine NMR data well discriminated between the patient and control groups and revealed nine metabolites, including alanine, citrate, creatine, creatinine, glycerol, hippurate, phenylalanine, taurine, and 3-hydroxybutyrate, that contributed to the difference. A diagnostic performance test with a separate validation set exhibited a sensitivity and specificity of more than 90%, even with the intramucosal cancer samples only. In conclusion, the NMR-based urine metabolomics approach may have potential as a convenient screening method for the early detection of GC and may facilitate consequent endoscopic examination through risk stratification.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7971598505973816}
+{"content": "Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) is a phenomenon that affects both the physical and chemical properties of several intrinsically ductile metals. Consequently, understanding the mechanisms behind HE has been of particular interest in both experimental and modeling research. Discrepancies between experimental observations and modeling results have led to various proposals for HE mechanisms. Therefore, to gain insights into HE mechanisms in iron, this dissertation aims to investigate several key issues involving HE such as: a) the incipient crack tip events; b) the cohesive strength of grain boundaries (GBs); c) the dislocation-GB interactions and d) the dislocation mobility.\nThe crack tip, which presents a preferential trap site for hydrogen segregation, was examined using atomistic methods and the continuum based Rice-Thompson criterion as sufficient concentration of hydrogen can alter the crack tip deformation mechanism. Results suggest that there is a plausible co-existence of the adsorption induced dislocation emission and hydrogen enhanced decohesion mechanisms. In the case of GB-hydrogen interaction, we observed that the segregation of hydrogen along the interface leads to a reduction in cohesive strength resulting in intergranular failure. A methodology was further developed to quantify the role of the GB structure on this behavior.\nGBs play a fundamental role in determining the strengthening mechanisms acting as an impediment to the dislocation motion; however, the presence of an unsurmountable barrier for a dislocation can generate slip localization that could further lead to intergranular crack initiation. It was found that the presence of hydrogen increases the strain energy stored within the GB which could lead to a transition in failure mode. Finally, in the case of body centered cubic metals, understanding the complex screw dislocation motion is critical to the development of an accurate continuum description of the plastic behavior. Further, the presence of hydrogen has been shown to drastically alter the plastic deformation, but the precise role of hydrogen is still unclear. Thus, the role of hydrogen on the dislocation mobility was examined using density functional theory and atomistic simulations. Overall, this dissertation provides a novel atomic-scale understanding of the HE mechanism and development of multiscale tools for future endeavors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9427466988563538}
+{"content": "Yiqing worked with the lab as a Data Science Specialist – Epidemiologist during 2020-2021, before starting her PhD training at McGill University in September 2021.\nShe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and a Master of Science degree in Public Health. Prior to joining MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions in August 2020, she worked as a research assistant in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health at McGill University for 1.5 years. She has 6 years of research experience in the area of infectious diseases, and 1.5 years of experience in HIV transmission modeling.\nShe led multiple projects related to COVID-19, including studying factors driving the observed differences in the trajectory of the sub-epidemics within and between provinces, hospital capacity projections, and estimating the effective reproduction number.\nYiqing publications with the team include:\nXia Y.Godin A. *, * [*co-first author], Buckeridge DL., Mishra S., … Brisson M., Maheu-Giroux M. The role of case importation in explaining differences in early SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in Canada – a mathematical modeling study of surveillance data. (* Godin A and Xia Y. contributed equally to the work). IJID.Volume 102. Pages 254-259. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.10.046. Xia Y, Ma H, Moloney G, García HAV, Sirski M, Janjua N, Vickers D, Williamson T, Katz A, Yu K, Kustra R, Buckeridge D, Brisson M, Baral S, Mishra S, Maheu-Giroux M. (2021). Geographical concentration of COVID-19 cases by social determinants of health in 16 large metropolitan areas in Canada – a cross-sectional study. [Preprint available]. Mishra S, Ma H, Moloney G, Yiu K.C.Y, Darvin D, Landsman D, Kwong J.C., Calzavara A, Straus S, Chan A.K., Gournis E, Rilkoff H, Xia Y, Katz A, Williamson T, Malikov K, Kustra R, Maheu-Giroux M, Sander S, Baral S. (2021). Increasing concentration of COVID-19 by socioeconomic determinants and geography in Toronto, Canada: an observational study. Ann Epidemiol.doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2021.07.007.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7492178678512573}
+{"content": "«LIKE IN A SHELL» INTERAFFECTIVITY AND SOCIAL COGNITION IN ASPERGER’S SYNDROME DOI:https://doi.org/10.13136/thau.v6i0.97 Keywords:Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, Georg Frankl, Interaffectivity, Intercorporeality, Treatments, Affective Contact, Affective Language Abstract\nIn this paper, I argue that the real limitation of Asperger’s subjects lies in ntercorporeality and interaffectivity, that is, in the pre-reflective, intersubjective engagement with others. I begin by first drawing on the work of the psychiatrist Georg Frankl, and I describe this engagement in terms of “affective language” and “affective contact”. In the second part of the paper I emphasize how Frankl’s account can be coherent with a phenomenological perspective on sociality. In closing I propose a therapeutic technique aimed at strengthening the intercorporeal, affective abilities of the subjects.\nDownloads Published Issue Section License\nThe contents of this work are protected under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution-NonCommercial-4.0\nInternational License (https://creativecommons.org/ licenses/by-nc/4.0).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7572442293167114}
+{"content": "Dr. Gregory Hudalla, Dr. Edward Phelps, and lab members’ recent work, “Physical tuning of galectin-3 signaling,” has been published by the\nNational Academy of Sciences Proceedings of Sciences the United States of America (PNAS).\nTeam members:\nShaheen A. Farhadi, Ph.D., postdoctoral researcher, Hudalla Lab Renjie Liu, Ph.D., postdoctoral researcher, Hudalla Lab Mithra Becker, Ph.D. student, Phelps Lab Edward Phelps, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & J. Crayton Pruitt Family Term Fellow, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida Gregory Hudalla, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida Significance\nThe family of carbohydrate-binding proteins known as galectins receive considerable attention for their ability to modulate cell behavior in both normal and pathological settings. Galectin-3, for instance, can crosslink membrane glycans to initiate, amplify, attenuate, or inhibit signal transduction pathways that lead to cell differentiation, proliferation, or death. However, understanding structure–function relationships of galectin-3 is challenged by its promiscuous glycan-binding properties and assembly into oligomers with undefined number of subunits or “valency.” Here, we address these challenges by providing a toolbox of synthetic galectin-3 oligomers with tunable valency. Cell-based studies with these oligomers suggest a role for physical size as a structural determinant of galectin-3 signaling function, in addition to the increased binding strength typically associated with multivalency.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6566584706306458}
+{"content": "The Philippines recently signed a deal with the United States government for a technical assistance grant worth roughly $700,000 aimed at implementing an intelligent transportation system. This assistance is set to take place until December 2022. An intelligent transport system consists of a series of digital applications which are intended to improve transport services. These systems are essential for a city’s evolution into a ‘smart city’, in other words one supported by holistically-integrated digital mechanisms with the goal of optimising daily life. Efficient mobility is at the crux of a city remaining liveable and competitive. Intelligent transportation systems harness automatised data collection and precise location information to save city inhabitants’ time and improve their journey experience. System users gain insight into data points including traffic flow, real-time running information and seat availability. Thus transport networks are used in a smarter way. Glasgow is an example of a city which has implemented this type of system with success: daily commuters on public buses are furnished with regular information regarding timings, seat availability, location of buses and density of bus passengers.\nThese systems not only improve user experience but also are environmentally friendly, since vehicle energy consumption can be reduced. This is particularly beneficial to Metro Cebu, where rapid growth has led to an accelerating urban sprawl. According to an OECD study, the absence of an integrated, high-capacity transport system has led to increasingly high levels of private vehicle ownership. This creates both further congestion and urban pollution. Hence efficient, clean transport options will be extremely valuable.\nThis grant will be principally aimed at the Cebu transportation department’s Cebu Bus Rapid Transport project, which is already enjoying financial support from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the World Bank (WB). This project is one of many that are part of\nPresident Rodrigo Duterte's ‘Build, Build, Build’ program. It is clear that Metro Cebu’s digital transformation is advancing at a strong pace.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9723279476165771}
+{"content": "Chapter Title/Book Title\nRole Transitions\nBook Title\nEssays in Developmental Psychology\nEditors\nRandall Summers, Charles Golden, Lisa Lashley, & Erica Ailes\nFiles\nDownload Full Text\nDocument Type\nEssay\nAbstract/Excerpt/Description\nExcerpt\nA role can be defined as one’s position in a relationship or social structure, whereas a role identity consists of the behavioral expectations that are included in that role. While some individuals may view their roles through a fixed set of social standards, others rely on their own subjective perceptions and interpretations of these positions through flexible guidelines. Through the process of a role transition, the literature identifies two types defined as a macro role transition or micro role transition. A macro role transition consists of a psychological or physical change between consecutively held roles. Examples can include career transitions, marriage/divorce, parenthood, immigration, or retirement. A micro role transition is also considered a psychological or physical change, yet between simultaneously held roles. For instance, shifts may occur between one’s home and work roles, roles between parent and spouse, or movement between or within social domains (e.g. school, religious groups, social organizations).\nKeywords\nbehavioral expectations, home and work roles, identity, macro role transition or micro role transition, relationship, role transitions, social domains, social structure\nPublication Date\n2020\nDisciplines\nPsychology\nNSUWorks Citation\nFornalski, N. M.,Lashley, L. K.,Golden, C. J.(2020). Role Transitions.\nEssays in Developmental Psychology. Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facbooks/711", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7121592164039612}
+{"content": "Difficulty is inevitable, but regret is a choice. No matter what path we choose, we will face difficulty along the way. This cannot be avoided. Of course, some paths will be easier than others, but none will be free of difficulty. If difficulty is inevitable, the choice we must make, then, is not which path…\nJust because something seems impractical, does not mean that we should avoid attempting it. In fact, nearly all great change in the world is made by people who had the bravery, the arrogance, or the stupidity to attempt something impractical. Practicality is measured in what has worked, what usually works, and what is expected to…\nWhen we experience fear, it is quite often a sign that what we are doing is important. If what we are doing is of no real consequence, if there is no risk involved, or if it simply does not matter to us or to others, there is no reason to be afraid. But, when what…\nOur fears grow stronger when ignored or denied. They do not resolve themselves. They require our attention and our effort. They must be faced head on. If we are to overcome our fears, we must take action. We must move toward them. We must challenge them. We must challenge ourselves. Even this does not guarantee…\nFear makes us think, say, and do all sorts of strange things. It warps our perspective so that everything looks, sounds, and feels different. Fear makes life seem more hostile and threatening than it may actually be. Where we were once confident, fear gives us doubts. Where we were once strong, fear makes us feel…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6348605155944824}
+{"content": "ENERGY SURVEYS\nTecnoVeritas provides energy surveys for ships, SEEMP and EEDI services. Fuel accounts typically between 35 and 65% of ship’s total operating costs. Nowadays, energy optimization is playing a vital role in the market dominated by increasing fuel prices and environmental awareness.\nThe identification of energy saving opportunities results in a decrease in fuel costs and emissions. It also reduces the vessel systems downtime, which increases the vessel availability.\nBut how to determine these saving opportunities? That’s where TecnoVeritas step in, offering a range of ship energy services, customizable accordingly to your needs:\nENERGY AUDIT\nIt determines how energy is being lost, what systems are operating inefficiently and what can be implemented to reduce consumption.\nSEEMP Ship Energy and Emissions Monitoring Plan (SEEMP) is a way to reduce emission and fuel consumption on vessels. EEDI Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is an index, for news vessels, that relates CO 2 emissions and cargo.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9058438539505005}
+{"content": "The Last Line of Defense Against Forest Destruction\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, governments’ failures to address the needs of Indigenous communities revealed significant disparities in their access to healthcare and other services. Increasingly, Indigenous peoples are exposed to the worst effects of climate change, and to violations of their rights to land and resources.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9437097907066345}
+{"content": "V. Jyothi and M. Suresh Kumar\nThe study was conducted during 2011-2012 in the adopted village of Agricultural College, Naira, Srikakulam District of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh. Sociometry was applied to probe the key communicators in dissemination of agricultural information. Sixty (60) farmers were sampled for the study. The respondents were asked from whom they seek advice or suggestion in matters related to agriculture in general. Their responses were noted and key communicators were identified and diagrammatically depicted using target sociogram technique. Sociometric score, Percentage and Cumulative Percentage were calculated. Seven key communicators were identified by the sample respondents, of which three were grouped under low communicators category, followed by two each in medium and high communicator categories. Two high communicators with cumulative percentages 100.00 and 78.89 occupied the central circle indicating the power of influence with respect to dissemination of agricultural information. Two medium communicators with cumulative percentages 61.11 and 38.89 occupied the second circle from the centre. Three low communicators with cumulative percentages 22.50, 10.56 and 0.83 occupied the third circle from the centre\nKeyword: Sociometry; Sociogram; Key communicator;", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9697542786598206}
+{"content": "In this post, I discuss an energy storage model to analyze the energy arbitrage potential in a day-ahead electricity market. Energy arbitraging takes advantage of the price variations in the market where energy is bought at low prices and sold at high prices, thereby producing a profit. However, the profit depends on several factors, such…\nOn the 8th of January 2021, the system separation incident in Continental Europe started with the tripping of a line in Croatia due to overcurrent protection. The subsequent shift of the power flow overloaded the neighboring lines and caused them to trip as well. These cascading events are undoubtedly very critical for power systems. This…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5317627787590027}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPurpose We investigated the autofluorescence (AF) signature of the microscopic features of retina with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using 488 nm excitation. Methods The globes of four donors with AMD and four age-matched controls were embedded in paraffin and sectioned through the macula. Sections were excited using a 488 nm argon laser, and the AF emission was captured using a laser scanning confocal microscope (496-610 nm, 6 nm resolution). The data cubes were then analyzed to compare peak emission spectra between the AMD and the controls. Microscopic features, including individual lipofuscin and melanolipofuscin granules, Bruch's Membrane, as well macroscopic features, were considered. Results Overall, the AMD eyes showed a trend of blue-shifted emission peaks compared with the controls. These differences were statistically significant when considering the emission of the combined RPE/Bruch's Membrane across all the tissue cross-sections (p = 0.02). Conclusions The AF signatures of ex vivo AMD RPE/BrM show blue-shifted emission spectra (488 nm excitation) compared with the control tissue. The magnitude of these differences is small (~4 nm) and highlights the potential challenges of detecting these subtle spectral differences in vivo.\nASJC Scopus subject areas Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all) Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all) General", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8640758991241455}
+{"content": "The survey aimed at evaluating the quality of selected antimalarials in sixcountries of sub-Saharan Africa (Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and the United Republic of Tanzania).These countries have been supported by WHO to strengthen their regulatory controls over antimalarialproducts. The survey was organized independently of manufacturers of antimalarial medicines...Of 306samples selected for laboratory testing, 267 were fully tested and 28.5% of themfailed to comply with specifications. Although non-compliance with pre-established criteriacannot be directly related to a risk for patients' health, such a high failure rate indicates a substantial problemin the quality of antimalarials present in distribution channels. Focusing only on extreme deviations fromspecifications (as defined in this report), which are likely to be associated with health implications, the failurerate reached 11.6%...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8364843726158142}
+{"content": "English español\nPlease use this identifier to cite or link to this item:\nhttp://hdl.handle.net/10261/116078\nShare/Impact:\nStatistics SHARE CORE MendeleyBASE Visualizar otros formatos: MARC | Dublin Core | RDF | ORE | MODS | METS | DIDL | DATACITE\nDC Field Value Language dc.contributor.author Zamora, Rosario - dc.contributor.author Navarro, José Luis - dc.contributor.author Aguilar, Isabel - dc.contributor.author Hidalgo, Francisco J. - dc.date.accessioned 2015-06-02T12:08:31Z - dc.date.available 2015-06-02T12:08:31Z - dc.date.issued 2015 - dc.identifier doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.11.034 - dc.identifier issn: 1873-7072 - dc.identifier.citation Food Chemistry 174: 89- 96 (2015) - dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10261/116078 - dc.description.abstract © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Nucleophilic degradation produced by reactive carbonyls plays a major role in food quality and safety. Nevertheless, these reactions are complex because reactive carbonyls are usually involved in various competitive reactions. This study describes the thermal degradation of 2-alkenals (2-pentenal and 2-octenal) and 2,4-alkadienals (2,4-heptadienal and 2,4-decadienal) in an attempt to both clarify the stability of aldehydes and determine new compounds that might also play a role in nucleophile/aldehyde reactions. The obtained results showed that alkenals and alkadienals decomposed rapidly in the presence of buffer and air to produce formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and the aldehydes corresponding to the breakage of the carboncarbon double bonds: propanal, hexanal, 2-pentenal, 2-octenal, glyoxal, and fumaraldehyde. The activation energy of double bond breakage was relatively low (∼25 kJ/mol) and the yield of alkanals (10-18%) was higher than that of 2-alkenals (∼1%). All these results indicate that these reactions should be considered in order to fully understand the range of nucleophile/aldehyde adducts produced. - dc.description.sponsorship This study was supported in part by the European Union (FEDER funds) and the Plan Nacional de I + D of the Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad of Spain (project AGL2012-35627). - dc.publisher Elsevier - dc.rights openAccess en_EN dc.subject Lipid oxidation - dc.subject Food flavours - dc.subject Aldehyde degradation - dc.subject 2-Alkenals - dc.subject 2,4-Alkadienals - dc.subject Alkanals - dc.title Lipid-derived aldehyde degradation under thermal conditions - dc.type artículo - dc.identifier.doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.11.034 - dc.embargo.terms 2016-05-01 - dc.date.updated 2015-06-02T12:08:31Z - dc.description.version Peer Reviewed - dc.language.rfc3066 eng - Appears in Collections: (IG) Artículos Files in This Item:\nFile Description Size Format Postprint_FoodChem_2015_V174_P89.pdf 750,03 kB Adobe PDF\nView/Open", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9043181538581848}
+{"content": "Quantitation and biochemical characterization of autophagy's role in aging Autophagy, a highly conserved intracellular protein-, lipid-, and organelle-degradation pathway, has been implicated in prolonging longevity and forestalling aging and age-related diseases including neurodegeneration, cardiomyopathy, diabetes, and cancer. This process involves the sequestration of cytosolic components within a double-membrane vesicle, the autophagosome, and the subsequent delivery of the cargo to the lysosome/vacuole where it is degraded. Once thought to nonspecifically degrade and recycle cytosolic components, more recent work has revealed that specific cargos are subject to autophagic degradation, including protein aggregates, ribosomes, mitochondria and select cytosolic proteins. Genetic knockouts targeting integral autophagy genes have demonstrated links between the aforementioned diseases, longevity/lifespan and autophagic capacity. However, the importance of nonspecific autophagy and the various forms of specific autophagy in relation to aging is currently underexplored. This work aims to quantitatively characterize the flux of these classes of autophagy with age. These experiments will utilize advanced pulse-labeling mass spectrometry techniques that I have recently developed to precisely quantify autophagic degradation globally in the model organisms S. cerevisiae and C. elegans. These data will identify selective autophagic pathways that are misregulated as cells age, providing novel targets for future pharmacological intervention in age-related disorders. Critically, the mentored phase of this work will provide essential training in the biology of autophagy and aging as well as guidance in working with model systems of aging/longevity (i.e. C. elegans and S. cerevisiae). This training will complement my extensive prior training in biochemistry, biophysics, and computational biology, thus facilitating my transition to independence. Throughout this critical transitional phase, I will receive mentoring and guidance from a distinguished committee of autophagy, aging, and biochemistry experts. Many have hypothesized that selective autophagic cargos are targeted for degradation using specific receptor proteins. However, only a few such proteins have been identified. During the independent phase, I aim to biochemically identify and characterize receptor proteins required for specific forms of aging-related autophagy identified above. Finally, the mechanisms by which autophagic capacity decreases with age are unknown. I will apply recently developed, innovative pulse-labeling mass spectrometry approaches to measure the detailed kinetics of autophagy in aging cells, thereby identifying the biochemical reaction limiting overall autophagic flux. Identification of these receptors and rate-limiting reactions will provide novel targets for he future development of therapeutics to treat age-related, autophagy-dependent diseases.\nIn all eukaryotes, the removal of harmful protein aggregates, dysfunctional organelles and the general maintenance of cellular protein homeostasis depends on autophagy, a highly-conserved degradation pathway. Through an unknown mechanism, autophagy is thought to decrease in capacity as organisms age, and this attenuation has been correlated with age-related diseases including neurodegeneration, cardiomyopathy, and cancer. This research aims to precisely quantify how autophagy changes with age, identify proteins responsible for targeting intracellular material for degradation, and uncover biochemical reactions that limit autophagic activity in aging cells; these data will be critical in the future development of therapeutics targeting age-related, autophagy-dependent diseases.\nDavis, Joseph H; Williamson, James R (2017) Structure and dynamics of bacterial ribosome biogenesis. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 372: Tan, Yong Zi; Baldwin, Philip R; Davis, Joseph H et al. (2017) Addressing preferred specimen orientation in single-particle cryo-EM through tilting. Nat Methods 14:793-796 Davis, Joseph H; Tan, Yong Zi; Carragher, Bridget et al. (2016) Modular Assembly of the Bacterial Large Ribosomal Subunit. Cell 167:1610-1622.e15", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8053002953529358}
+{"content": "There's a more efficient way to harvest energy from the backyard than by wiring up hapless critters. Researchers at the University of Georgia have proof: they've discovered a way to generate electricity from plants through hijacking the photosynthesis process. By altering the proteins inside a plant cell's thylakoids, which store solar energy, scientists can intercept electrons through a carbon nanotube backing that draws them away before they're used to make sugar. While the resulting power isn't phenomenal, it's still two orders of magnitude better than previous methods, according to the university. The protein modification method may have a rosier future, as well: the team believes that it could eventually compete with solar cells, producing green energy in a very literal sense.\nUniversity of Georgia stops plant photosynthesis to generate solar power Sponsored Links All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.780674934387207}
+{"content": "* Costa Rica’s finance ministry has confirmed that formal conversations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will begin on 11 January regarding an agreement for an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to address the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to the finance ministry, the conversations will “\naddress policies that the country needs to guarantee the sustainability of its public finances in the medium and long term, and support inclusive and sustainable growth”. In September 2020, Costa Rica’s President Carlos Alvarado presented the government’s first proposal to begin negotiating a US$1.75bn three-year financial assistance programme with the IMF. However, this proved hugely contentious due to the inclusion of proposed tax rises. After nationwide protests, the government was forced to rescind this proposal and come up with alternatives. In its latest (1 December 2020) report, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecast that Costa Rica’s GDP would contract by 5.6% in 2020. The OECD noted that this contraction has led to a significant loss of government revenue, exacerbating an “ already vulnerable fiscal situation”. It expected the fiscal deficit to widen to around 9.5% GDP in 2020.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992911219596863}
+{"content": "With the deepening of the global financial markets and the expansion of multinational corporations worldwide, corporate governance through and by the board has remained a constant focus of regulatory and academic inquiry. To deter increasingly powerful chief executives’ power, rent-extraction through ever-increasing compensation, and myopia, regulators have sought to empower the board of directors through regulations that favour greater board independence. Scholars have documented that such regulatory actions have increased shareholders’ wealth, perhaps a rare instance of regulatory success. Due to these regulatory actions and a growing shareholder awareness about the benefits of a strong oversight by independent directors, we document, in our new paper, a systematic decline in the proportion of insider directors within the board—that is, until some countries experienced a significant financial crisis. Figure 1 shows that the declining worldwide trend in the proportion of board insiders reversed only for those countries that experienced the spill-over effect of the 2008-2010 global financial crisis (GFC), which we measure using aggregate earnings shocks (AES). However, this reversal did not extend to firms in the countries that did not experience significant AES. It suggests that the country-level economic and financial uncertainty caused by the GFC directly affects how boards are constructed worldwide.\nFigure 1:How the proportion of board insiders changed in listed firms in countries that significantly experienced the 2008-2010 financial crisis through Aggregate Earnings Shocks (AES). The control sample is the firms in countries that did not experience significant AES.\nThis also brings us to why board insiders still occupy over one-third of the worldwide board seats. If we exclude CEOs from this calculation, non-CEO insiders occupy a quarter of the board seats globally. Prior research has argued that board insiders bring ‘private information,’ which is likely helpful for board decision-making processes. However, the non-CEO insiders are at serious risk of co-option and other types of undue chief executive influence, which could deter effective executive monitoring leading to board capture.\nOur study advances an argument based on the corporate socialization theory that board insiders, including the non-CEOs, bring a unique form of non-fungible expertise to the board. Fungible expertise is a type of experience and expertise common to an industry or a profession. Financial expertise, or experience within an industry, are common types of fungible expertise. For example, suppose an executive leaves their firm and joins a rival firm. Their industry experience and expertise are likely to benefit their new firm even if it would take time for that executive to get familiarized with their new firm’s corporate culture and operating processes. In contrast, non-fungible expertise is firm-specific, unique, and hard to gain without a long-tenured and focused experience within a firm. An executive can only gain non-fungible knowledge, experience, and expertise about the firm by staying employed there, knowing its people and processes, and other markers of corporate culture that are unique to it. It is potentially the source of the ‘private information’ that prior research has discussed. Consistent with this theory, we document that when listed firms in some countries experienced a significant financial crisis, they appointed\nlong-tenured and firm-focused non-CEO board insiders. Here, long-tenured insiders are those executives who have long-run experience within the firm. Moreover, firm-focused are the insiders who do not have any other outside affiliations apart from their firm, which would allow them to keep their ears-to-the-ground. We further document that financially distressed firms, ie, firms with more than two years of consecutive negative market returns, have a stronger demand for these types of non-CEO board insiders.\nWhile the financial crisis allowed us to study the non-CEO board insiders’ selection mechanism closely, it raises several concerns for the regulators, academics, and shareholders. During the previous wave of regulatory interventions, policy-makers focused on board independence. However, in the post-financial crisis period, many countries’ regulatory focus has been on the demographic aspects of the board (see Table 1). As we document in our study, this focus has led to a significant increase in non-CEO board insiders’ representation in firms that experienced a financial crisis. Therefore, regulators and other stakeholders must explore to what extent the board configuration favouring the non-CEO board insiders with non-fungible expertise is ‘good’ for the firms and if it helps increase shareholders’ wealth, especially during periods of great economic and financial uncertainty. Else, there needs to be a renewed focus on board independence, especially in countries that experienced a significant financial crisis. This call is especially urgent given the new global macro shock in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and financial aftereffects, which are also likely to affect firms and their governance structures in unknown ways.\nShibashish Mukherjee is an Assistant Professor in Corporate Finance at EMLYON Business School, France. Jelle Bonestroo is a Finance Professional.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9810751080513}
+{"content": "COVID-19 IMPACT ANALYSIS\nTimely market intelligence is paramount in these uncertain times!\nMarket Size numbers with existing Pre-COVID scenario compared with Post COVID scenario\nForecasts predicted based on post-COVID scenario\nTrends, drivers and challenges including impacts of COVID scenario\n1 HOUR FREE ANALYST TIME:\nSpeak directly to the research team to clarify any post purchase queries you may have.\nP.S The current version of the report will be delivered immediately. The new version with the COVID-19 Impact Analysis will be delivered within 3 business days.\nAbout Paddlesports Equipment\nThe global paddle sports equipment market includes rafting, standup paddle boarding, and canoeing and kayaking equipment. The market is expected to grow due to the advances in technology, which improve the features of these products, thereby enhancing their performance.\nTechnavio’s analysts forecast the global paddlesports equipment market to grow at a CAGR of 12.87% during the period 2017-2021.\nCovered in this report\nThe report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global paddlesports equipment market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources.\nThe market is divided into the following segments based on geography:\n- Americas\n- Europe\n- ROW\nTechnavio's report, Global Paddlesports Equipment Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.\nKey vendors\n- AIRE\n- BIC Sport\n- HYSIDE Inflatables\n- NRS\n- SOTAR\nOther prominent vendors\n- Aqua Marina\n- Kwik Tek\n- Malibu Kayaks\n- Johnson Outdoors\n- RAVE Sports\n- Vanguard Inflatables\nMarket driver\n- Rising interest in soft adventure sports activities.\n- For a full, detailed list, view our report\nMarket challenge\n- High cost of paddle sports equipment.\n- For a full, detailed list, view our report\nMarket trend\n- Fitness benefits associated with paddle sports.\n- For a full, detailed list, view our report\nKey questions answered in this report\n- What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?\n- What are the key market trends?\n- What is driving this market?\n- What are the challenges to market growth?\n- Who are the key vendors in this market space?\n- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?\n- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?\nYou can request one free hour of our analyst’s time when you purchase this market report. Details are provided within the report.\nMethodology\nResearch methodology is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes in-depth interviews with industry experts, vendors, resellers and customers. Secondary research includes Technavio Platform, industry publications, company reports, news articles, analyst reports, trade associations and the data published by Government agencies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9421437382698059}
+{"content": "This study used a phenomenological approach, founded on the Husserlian tradition, to discover the spiritual essence of palliative care in the lived experience of stakeholders. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 16 participants who held a variety of roles linked to palliative care, and were of different religions and none. Amongst these participants, spiritual care is based on the assumption that all people are spiritual beings. It recognizes the relationship between illness and the spiritual domain and acknowledges the possibility of a search for meaning in the big questions of life and death. It responds to religious and humanistic needs by meeting both the requirements of faith and the desire for another human being to ‘be there’. Fundamentally, spiritual care seeks to affirm the value of each and every person based on nonjudgemental love.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5506013631820679}
+{"content": "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Provider Relief Fund application deadline to Aug. 3.\nHHS first opened applications for the COVID-19 relief funds in June. The agency plans to distribute approximately $15 billion to eligible providers that participate in state Medicaid and CHIP programs and have not yet received a payment from the $50 billion General Distribution to Medicare providers. Both funds are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Security and Economic Security (CARES) Act.\n— Kent Moore, Senior Strategist for Physician Payment at the American Academy of Family Physicians\nSign up to receive\nFPM's free, weekly e-newsletter, \"Quick Tips & Insights,\" featuring practical, peer-reviewed advice for improving practice, enhancing the patient experience, and developing a rewarding career.\nDisclaimer: The opinions and views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the opinions and views of the American Academy of Family Physicians. This blog is not intended to provide medical, financial, or legal advice. Some payers may not agree with the advice given. This is not a substitute for current CPT and ICD-9 manuals and payer policies. All comments are moderated and will be removed if they violate our Terms of Use.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8630800843238831}
+{"content": "ACO Rankings Team\nOur proprietary methodology for evaluating college programs helps eliminate bias from our guides and rankings. The data sources we use, which include the National Center for Education Statistics, the Common Data Set Initiative, and Peterson’s, are all recognized for providing accurate information about education and occupations around the United States.\nWe may also collect our own data through online surveys when we believe such data would provide a more complete and valuable experience for the user in making a college selection. In addition to maintaining the highest standards for our sources, we use the following guidelines to ensure we remain impartial and independent in our content:\n- We do not rank schools or programs based on any type of financial relationship with a school partner. - Schools never receive preferential treatment. - For each of our core rankings, we evaluate all schools using the same criteria, awarding total scores that reflect the hard data. - We only assign ranking scores that directly reflect variables such as admission rates, retention rates, and program costs.\nWe take editorial integrity seriously and are constantly evaluating our content for bias, recency, and accuracy. Our writers, editors, and reviewers all abide by a consistent set of editorial standards. These standards help ensure responsible journalism and the balanced presentation of facts.\nAll schools in our degree rankings are nationally or regionally accredited, providing an extra layer of quality assurance and transparency in our rankings.\nEditorial Guidelines\nOur team is dedicated to giving you expert-driven, data-backed information covering education. At AffordableCollegesOnline, all pages are fact-checked by professionals and follow strict guidelines to ensure that content is timely, accurate, and free from bias. Read more about our process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9315209984779358}
+{"content": "Today we conclude 34 consecutive days of prayer for the\n10/40 Window, especially for nations in conflict. If you’ve been praying with us, thank you, and for continuing to uphold this region before God. We know that, uniting in prayer, we can make a difference.\nOn September 21 each year the world observes the\nInternational Day of Peace. It’s a day for ceasefire – personal or political. People mark it by joining events, lighting a candle, releasing a caged animal or planting a tree. Lockdown restrictions may affect what you do, but we can all observe the Minute of Silence at noon local time . This ‘peace wave’ rolls across the globe for 1436 consecutive minutes, as peoples of the world contemplate living in harmony.\nIt’s a UN ideal that nations in conflict will cease hostilities for at least this day, and take the opportunity to negotiate peace. It’s hard to say how often such truce is observed – but as we know from Christmas 1914, miracles do happen. We can ask God to intervene, and bring a resolution for suffering populations.\nFor he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. Ephesians 2: 14-15\nThis special day is also a great opportunity to lay down arms in our personal lives. We are reminded that we are not each other’s enemy. That we must make peace with one another. And that we must unite against acts of hate by spreading compassion, kindness and hope. As a UN Secretary General once said, “Peace requires work – long, hard, difficult work.”\nToday, could you take a step towards making peace, in your own situation? Perhaps you could start by praying about it, as you observe the Minute of Silence at noon.\nAim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Cor 13: 11", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.639004111289978}
+{"content": "Article by: Cory D. N. Greenleaf\nOn March 24, 2021, the New Hampshire Supreme Court issued an opinion, In re Greenberg, to decide the issue of whether a father was required to pay additional child support to the mother after obtaining shares of vested restricted stock from his employer.\nThe parties entered into a final divorce decree in December 2015. The decree stated that the father would pay “28% of any bonus he may receive [from his employer] within 3 days of receipt” in addition to regularly monthly child support. The decree awarded the father “any stock options” he received from his employer free from the mother’s interest. The father’s employer, a publicly traded company, awarded him 5,000 shares of stock in June 2015. None of the shares had vested at the time of the 2015 divorce.\nAs of 2019, the father netted a total of $324,856.63 following the sale of his vested restricted stock. The Internal Revenue Service treated the stock as taxable income. The father did not include the shares in his Financial Affidavit to the court, nor did he inform the mother regarding the sale of his restricted shares or pay any of the proceeds as child support.\nIn May 2019, the mother motioned to modify child support based on a suspicion that the father had a significant increase in wealth since the divorce decree became final in 2015. The trial court determined that, in accordance with the 2015 divorce decree, the father was obligated to pay $90,959.58, which represented 28% of his $324,856.63 derived from the sale of his vested stock.\nOn appeal, the father argued that, because he has not yet liquidated his restricted shares, it cannot count as “income” for child support purposes. While the Court agreed that assets, like shares of stock, are not considered “income” for the purposes of calculating child support pursuant to N.H. RSA § 458-C:3, the Court reasoned that liquidity is not conclusive as to whether something is characterized as an “asset” or as “income” for child support purposes. The Court determined that the father’s stock awards are part of his employee compensation package and are reportable income for child support calculation purposes, despite whether or not he sold the stock. The stock awards, according to the Court, operate like a “bonus” with taxable value and meet the statutory definition of “income” for child support.\nThe Court affirmed the lower court’s findings and ruled that the father was required to pay $90,959.58 in overdue child support to the mother.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.914172887802124}
+{"content": "To be present is to be in a state of consciousness where you are fully aware of your own mind and what is behind your thought processes in this moment, in this place. It is to accept the present, without worrying about the past or the future. Many center their spiritual practices to practice living in the moment, as it is the only moment in which we are alive, as a way to be closest to the Divine. Others use focusing on the present as a way to alleviate anxiety, stress, and grief. Still others use their practice to connect better with others and practice with others. Whatever your motivation, there are many approaches to practicing being present.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5041854977607727}
+{"content": "Don't Skip Steps in the Sequence of a Proper Ask\nI asked the nonprofit exec to do a lot of listening in his next several meetings with potential donors. Perhaps not even ask them for a gift at all — at least this time. Listen for the cues that tell you what the individual is thinking, what he knows and, more importantly, what he doesn't know. Once you know where the gaps in the potential donor's understanding are, you can adroitly bridge them and move the donor to an emotional commitment, which is the precursor for a financial investment.\nI haven't yet heard back from Tom, but I'm eagerly awaiting a progress report. I extend my thanks to him for reaching out and being wiling to honestly explore how he can become a more effective advocate and fundraiser for his worthy organization. A copy of \"The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising\" is on it's way to Tom as my thank you.\nPlease let me hear from you concerning your particular situation and the difficulties you face in developing sustainable revenue streams. Email me. and I'll give you a quick response. I'll choose some of these thorny obstacles to share, along with my insights, in upcoming columns. Larry C. JohnsonAuthor's page\nAn internationally recognized philanthropy and fundraising thought leader, Larry C. Johnson trains the staff and volunteers of worthy causes to achieve real impact through the creation of reliable, growing revenue streams. He emphasizes principles before methods as the key to long-lasting success. He stresses the simple, the practical and the joyful.\nLarry is the founder of The Eight Principles, the premier brand for educational products and services in relational fundraising and philanthropy. The Eight Principles provides digital education, live workshops and structured coaching to nonprofit organizations.\nAuthor of the award-winning book, \"The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising,\" AFP named Larry Outstanding Development Executive in 2010. The Wall Street Business Network ranks him in the Top 15 Fundraising Consultants in the USA. Larry is a graduate of Yale University. Larry speaks widely and serves on numerous nonprofit and corporate boards, including The Philanthropy Council of The Carter Center, the philanthropy of the 39th President of the U.S.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5127319097518921}
+{"content": "The process for each mold remediation can vary drastically depending on the damage. However, there are a few basic steps that are generally followed. Here is what you can expect to take place during your restoration work.\n1. Vacuum the Water The first step will involve using shop vacuums to suck up the water in your building. This removes the standing water from your floors and other hard surfaces. However, it will not remove moisture from porous materials, such as drywall. Instead, they will only spread mold spores from damp materials like this. Afterward, the vacuums will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. 2. Clean Surfaces This fungus is not something you want to be left on your surfaces. Therefore, the next step is to scrub nonporous surfaces with water and a detergent. Then, they will be allowed to dry. Note, workers will clean only nonporous materials. Porous items will likely need to be thrown away. This is because spores can get trapped in the pores and become nearly impossible to remove. 3. Use a HEPA Vacuum After everything has been cleaned and dried, the next step is to use a High-Efficiency Particulate Air vacuum inside the area that cleanup professionals have sectioned off. Workers should use the vacuum to remove dust and other particulates. They must use a HEPA vacuum with the filter correctly installed. Additionally, this can disrupt spores, so it is important to wear PPE while performing this step. Once finished, the filter and vacuum contents must be safely disposed of. 4. Remove Damaged Materials Finally, any building materials that are not salvageable must be removed from the containment area safely. Generally, this means bagging them in thick plastic and discarding them as construction materials. However, they must remain sealed in the bags to reduce the spread of spores. Items that are too large for bags should have plastic sheets wrapped around them and sealed with duct tape before removal. While the mold restoration process is not always the same, these are the basic steps that will take place. By following these, contractors ensure they remove the spores completely and safely.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9945148825645447}
+{"content": "This study investigates changes in specific behavioural patterns following a series of non-directive serial sandplay sessions with boys aged five-six years demonstrating oppositional defiant behaviours in the classroom, as defined in section F91.3 of the ICD-10 and 313.81 of the DSM-IV-TR.\nThis is a small scale qualitative systematic hermeneutic study supported by quantitative data. The research sample consists of five Caucasian boys attending a primary school in a small town situated in North West England. The boys were selected by using questions 21-28 of the SNAP IV Rating Scale.\nFour assessment methods were used these are; Continual evaluations of sandplay sessions and symbolic interpretation; House-Tree-Person Assessment; Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires; and a Five Trait Rating Scale.\nThe results demonstrate a correlation between all four assessment tools for four out of the five children indicating a reduction of oppositional defiant behaviours. The fifth child did not show improvement, however a plausible explanation has been provided for his results.\nThe results indicate that a series of non-directive sandplay sessions with boys aged 5-6 years can reduce their oppositional defiant behaviours in the classroom. Changes in the boys behaviour are reflected by their level of engagement and expression in the sandtrays.\nThe results indicate that further research over an extended period of time is required.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9232978820800781}
+{"content": "The phrase 'the elephant in the room' is often used yet it's impact is less frequently talked about. Sure we can all play along acknowledging the 'elephant' but not discussing it. However I wonder what impact this elephant ignoring has on growing companies?\nHere are some examples I've seen recently:\nthe CEO who can't raise funds for a great company because he's not investor credible the founder who can't grow with the business and is holding growth back the avoidance of difficult conversations around performance.\nI am sure you too have elephants you know. So whose interest are we protecting? What Is the worst thing that could happen if we maturely and honestly discussed the 'elephant'? What might be the good outcomes? What will be the impact on business growth? Even the elephant might thank us!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5234384536743164}
+{"content": "Longer lives bring opportunities to prolong careers, participate in new activities, explore interests and contribute to society. Lena Gan, a PhD. Student at the University of Melbourne, is undertaking research to better understand the potential of this link and is seeking Friends of Te Papa members aged between 45 – 95 years to participate.\nRead more\n|September 24, 2018", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9350149631500244}
+{"content": "FDA approves Prograf to prevent organ rejection in lung transplant recipients\nThe FDA has approved the immunosuppressant drug tacrolimus to prevent rejection in adult and pediatric patients who receive lung transplants, according to a press release.\nTacrolimus (Prograf, Astellas Pharma) is the only immunosuppressant drug for this population, according to the release.\nPrograf was originally approved to prevent organ rejection in patients receiving liver transplants and was later approved to prevent organ rejection for kidney and heart transplants. The drug has also been routinely used in clinical practice for patients receiving lung transplants, according to the release.\nTh new approval was based on an observational study that provided real-world evidence of the effectiveness of tacrolimus to prevent organ rejection in adults and children undergoing lung transplantation. The noninterventional study supporting approval for the new indication used real-world data from the U.S. Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, supported by the Department of Health and Human Services. Data were collected on all lung transplants in the U.S. and were supplemented by mortality data from the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File. Researchers observed a dramatic improvement in outcomes among lung transplant recipients who received tacrolimus as part of their immunosuppression medications compared with the well-documented natural history of a transplanted drugs with no or minimal immunosuppressive therapy, according to the release.\nIn addition, evidence from randomized controlled trials of tacrolimus used in other solid organ transplant settings provided evidence of effectiveness and clinical trial evidence from research publications support tacrolimus as part of a multidrug immunosuppressive regimen, according to the release.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7412688732147217}
+{"content": "Social media marketing provides companies with a way to engage with existing customers and reach new ones while allowing them to promote their desired culture, mission, or tone.\nUnderstanding the functional building blocks of social media\", researchers provide a framework that defines social media, which includes seven functional social media building blocks: identity, conversations, sharing, presence, relationships, reputation, and groups.\nSocial media networks are open to all, giving businesses a chance to follow their consumers' activities or potential buyers. This helps marketers be more informed about their target audience, likes, dislikes, and interests so that they can create a better marketing strategy to attract such customers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9638392925262451}
+{"content": "Should farmers farm more? Comparing marginal products within Malawian households\nAccording to standard economic theory, households should equate the marginal revenue product of an input across activities within the household. However, this prediction may not hold in the presence of risk. Using data on farm plots and non-farm enterprises in Malawi, we examine the impact of risk on the allocation decisions of agricultural households as they allocate labor across farm and non-farm production. We control for many household and production characteristics, including household fixed effects, and find farm marginal revenue product of labor (MRPL) to be consistently higher than non-farm MRPL. These results are consistent with farm production being riskier than non-farm production for most households in Malawi. These findings suggest that improved access to insurance of farming activities and wage employment opportunities could increase total household income.\nClick the button and follow the links to connect to the full text. (KDI CL members only)\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9099622964859009}
+{"content": "The following is from another student that i have to reply.\nAPA, less than 10 % similarity\nQuestion:\nSuppose a 17-year-old male was in a sexual relationship with a female in her thirties. This is a willing relationship on both sides, perhaps even a relationship begun by the male. Now, if the genders were reversed and the male was the older member of the couple, the relationship would be considered sexual assault, pure and simple. But, in a situation with an older woman/younger man:\n1. what do you think could or should be done? Anything?\n2.Should the woman be prosecuted in this case? Should the young man (a willing participant) be considered as an adult, or as still under-aged?\nThink again about the scenario as it stands, and then as it would be with reversed gender roles.\nDid your opinions change from one to the other, and if so, how? Is this a double standard?\nAnswer\nCases of sexual assault have significantly increased in many parts of the world. Notably, stereotypes, beliefs, culture, and norms are fundamental factors that have made it challenging to address sexual assault cases. For instance, in the case attached, it is evident that society has stereotyped sexual assault as a criminal act that can only be perpetrated by men. The United States’ laws have achieved a significant milestone in protecting minorities from all forms of sexual assaults (Jessup-Anger, Lopez, & Koss, 2018). Hence, under the two cases highlighted, adults should be held accountable for engaging in sexual relations with a minor.\nThe woman in the case attached has committed a serious sexual offense for agreeing to engage in a sexual relationship with a 17 years underage boy. Hence, if the court gathers sufficient evidence to prove the woman’s consent regarding the boy’s age, she will be prosecuted for deliberately assaulting a minor. Many societies hold that men have the jurisdiction to make informed sexual choices and decisions regardless of age (Spohn, 2020). As a result, the notion has significantly hindered the efforts to protect the underaged boys from intentional sexual assaults.\nThe adequate sensitization of society about the nature, causes, and effects of sexual assaults, especially regarding minors, is one of the basic strategies that can be used to initiate equality in the protection of underage boys and girls. Besides, it is paramount to eliminate the impartiality in determining cases regarding the assault of both boys and girls (Swan, 2020). Notably, the United States’ laws perceive minors as incapable of making accurate and informed decisions. Hence, adults and the laws must protect underage boys and girls from all forms of sexual assaults.\nReferences\nJessup-Anger, J. E., Lopez, E., & Koss, M. P. (2018). History of sexual violence in higher education.\nNew Directions for Student Services.\nSpohn, C. (2020). Sexual assault case processing: The more things change, the more they stay the same.\nInternational journal for crime, justice, and social democracy, 9(1), 86.\nSwan, S. L. (2020). Discriminatory Dualism in Process: Title IX, Reverse Title IX, and Campus Sexual Assault.\nOkla. L. Rev., 73, 69.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8559767007827759}
+{"content": "DC Field Value Language dc.contributor.author Heo, Kyungmoo ko dc.contributor.author Seo, Yongseok ko dc.date.accessioned 2021-08-03T00:30:06Z - dc.date.available 2021-08-03T00:30:06Z - dc.date.created 2021-08-03 - dc.date.created 2021-08-03 - dc.date.created 2021-08-03 - dc.date.issued 2021-12 - dc.identifier.citation EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FUTURES RESEARCH, v.9, no.1 - dc.identifier.issn 2195-4194 - dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10203/286951 - dc.description.abstract Anticipatory governance (AG) is defined as a \"system of systems\" that employs foresight to create future plans and execute relevant actions. Recently, various frameworks of AG have been introduced, but there is little practical information available for newcomers on how to do this. This research conducted a framework-based comparative country analysis to provide lessons learned for newcomers in the sphere of foresight-linked AG. By evaluating the AG levels of Finland, the UK, the Netherlands, and Korea, we found that the consequences of foresight-linked AGs were different in each country. At the same time, we also identified a common denominator, namely, future receptivity, a \"human or people\" capacity to accept and understand the value of foresight. Instead of temporary system changes or organizational modifications, future receptivity is an underlying element for newcomers to overcome lingering short-termism and facilitate the coordination of stakeholders concerning foresight. In conclusion, we suggest ways to promote future receptivity for newcomers. First, the government should educate and train the public and government officials to promote future literacy and future proficiency. Second, the government should provide a process for public participation such as nationwide networking that enables the public to influence their diverse future images over foresight outcomes. - dc.language English - dc.publisher SPRINGER - dc.title Anticipatory governance for newcomers: lessons learned from the UK, the Netherlands, Finland, and Korea - dc.type Article - dc.identifier.wosid 000671759000001 - dc.identifier.scopusid 2-s2.0-85109796970 - dc.type.rims ART - dc.citation.volume 9 - dc.citation.issue 1 - dc.citation.publicationname EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FUTURES RESEARCH - dc.identifier.doi 10.1186/s40309-021-00179-y - dc.contributor.localauthor Heo, Kyungmoo - dc.contributor.localauthor Seo, Yongseok - dc.description.isOpenAccess N - dc.type.journalArticle Article - dc.subject.keywordAuthor Anticipatory governance - dc.subject.keywordAuthor Capacity building - dc.subject.keywordAuthor Future receptivity - dc.subject.keywordAuthor Newcomer - dc.subject.keywordAuthor Public participation - dc.subject.keywordPlus POLICY - dc.subject.keywordPlus FORESIGHT - dc.subject.keywordPlus FUTURES - dc.subject.keywordPlus ANTHROPOLOGY - dc.subject.keywordPlus IMPACTS - dc.subject.keywordPlus WORLD -", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995460510253906}
+{"content": "Solar photovoltaic technology for small-scale irrigation in Ghana: suitability mapping and business models\nThis report assesses the potential of solar photovoltaic (PV) irrigation for smallholder agriculture in Ghana, using elements of business planning and business models with a suitability mapping approach. These approaches take into account the economic as well as environmental sustainability of expanding such technology. Using data from existing solar PV irrigation systems and interviews with key industry actors, the report discusses the regulatory and institutional context for investment in solar PV technology and outlines the technology supply chain, mapping the key actors and their roles. The financial viability of two empirical business cases – directly funding an agribusiness and subsidizing a cooperative model – is analyzed to assess the feasibility of expanding access to the technology.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9526442885398865}
+{"content": "Navigating digital information 7\nPosted February 21, 2019on:\nThis week’s Crash Course’s video on navigating digital information focused on evaluating images and videos.\nHost John Green provided examples of how images could be used to represent and misrepresent both context and context. If it is easy to fool someone with text, it is even easier with images.\nWhen presented with any image we might verify its context and content by a) seeking its source and determining its reliability, and b) searching laterally for its validity. If links or cues are not available in a suspicious image, we might use Google’s image search or Tineye to evaluate its worth.\nHow about videos? The principles are the same: Determine the veracity of its source, the reputation of its creator(s), and whether or not is was altered. It might be difficult to do the last item nowadays, but difficult is not impossible. What works for text also works for videos — search, read, and watch laterally.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.96002197265625}
+{"content": "How animals, particularly livestock, adapt to various climates and environments over short evolutionary time is of fundamental biological interest. Further, understanding the genetic mechanisms of adaptation in indigenous livestock populations is important for designing appropriate breeding programs to cope with the impacts of changing climate. Here we conducted a comprehensive genomic analysis of diversity, interspecies introgression and climate-mediated selective signatures in a global sample of sheep and their wild relatives. By examining 600k and 50k genome-wide SNP data from 3447 samples representing 111 domestic sheep populations and 403 samples from all their seven wild relatives (argali, Asiatic mouflon, European mouflon, urial, snow sheep, bighorn and thinhorn sheep), coupled with 88 whole-genome sequences, we detected clear signals of common introgression from wild relatives into sympatric domestic populations, thereby increasing their genomic diversities. The introgressions provided beneficial genetic variants in native populations, which were significantly associated with local climatic adaptation. We observed common introgression signals of alleles in olfactory-related genes (e.g., ADCY3 and TRPV1) and the PADI gene family including in particular PADI2, which is associated with antibacterial innate immunity. Further analyses of whole-genome sequences showed that the introgressed alleles in a specific region of PADI2 (chr2: 248302667-248306614) correlate with resistance to pneumonia. We conclude that wild introgression enhanced climatic adaptation and resistance to pneumonia in sheep. This has enabled them to adapt to varying climatic and environmental conditions after domestication.\nclimate adaptation genome-wide SNPs introgression ovine pneumonia whole-genome sequences", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6650478839874268}
+{"content": "Background: The global burden of road injuries is known to follow complex geographical, temporal and demographic patterns. While health loss from road injuries is a major topic of global importance, there has been no recent comprehensive assessment that includes estimates for every age group, sex and country over recent years. Methods: We used results from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2017 study to report incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability, deaths, years of life lost and disability-adjusted life years for all locations in the GBD 2017 hierarchy from 1990 to 2017 for road injuries. Second, we measured mortality-to-incidence ratios by location. Third, we assessed the distribution of the natures of injury (eg, traumatic brain injury) that result from each road injury. Results: Globally, 1 243 068 (95% uncertainty interval 1 191 889 to 1 276 940) people died from road injuries in 2017 out of 54 192 330 (47 381 583 to 61 645 891) new cases of road injuries. Age-standardised incidence rates of road injuries increased between 1990 and 2017, while mortality rates decreased. Regionally, age-standardised mortality rates decreased in all but two regions, South Asia and Southern Latin America, where rates did not change significantly. Nine of 21 GBD regions experienced significant increases in age-standardised incidence rates, while 10 experienced significant decreases and two experienced no significant change. Conclusions: While road injury mortality has improved in recent decades, there are worsening rates of incidence and significant geographical heterogeneity. These findings indicate that more research is needed to better understand how road injuries can be prevented. Keywords: burden of disease; descriptive epidemiology; motorcycle; road injuries, pedestrian injuries; road traffic accident; traumatic brain injury.\n© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY. Published by BMJ.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9151569604873657}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe melanocortin receptors (MC1R-MC5R) belong to class A G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and are known to have receptor-specific roles in normal and diseased states. Selectivity for MC4R is of particular interest due to its involvement in various metabolic disorders, including obesity, feeding regulation, and sexual dysfunctions. To further improve the potency and selectivity of MC4R (ant)agonist peptide ligands, we designed and synthesized a series of cyclic peptides based on the recent crystal structure of MC4R in complex with the well-characterized antagonist SHU-9119 (Ac-Nle4-c[Asp5-His6-DNal(2′)7-Arg8-Trp9-Lys10]-NH2). These analogues were pharmacologically characterized in vitro, giving key insights into exploiting binding site subpockets to deliver more selective ligands. More specifically, the side chains of the Nle4, DNal(2′)7, and Trp9 residues in SHU-9119, as well as the amide linkage between the Asp5 and Lys10 side chains, were found to represent structural features engaging a hMC4R/hMC3R selectivity switch.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.65586256980896}
+{"content": "Longitudinal Analysis of the Utility of Liver Biochemistry as Prognostic Markers in Hospitalized Patients With Corona Virus Disease 2019. Wang T., Smith DA., Campbell C., Harris S., Salih H., Várnai KA., Woods K., Noble T., Freeman O., Moysova Z., Marjot T., Webb GJ., Davies J., Barnes E., Matthews PC.\nThe association of liver biochemistry with clinical outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is currently unclear, and the utility of longitudinally measured liver biochemistry as prognostic markers for mortality is unknown. We aimed to determine whether abnormal liver biochemistry, assessed at baseline and at repeat measures over time, was associated with death in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 compared to those without COVID-19, in a United Kingdom population. We extracted routinely collected clinical data from a large teaching hospital in the United Kingdom, matching 585 hospitalized patients who were SARS-CoV-2 real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) positive to 1,165 hospitalized patients who were RT-PCR negative for age, sex, ethnicity, and preexisting comorbidities. A total of 26.8% (157/585) of patients with COVID-19 died compared to 11.9% (139/1,165) in the group without COVID-19 (P", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8193082809448242}
+{"content": "Select a Country Site\nChanging your site will take you to the URL for that ManpowerGroup location.\n\"This recovery is unlike any we have seen before with hiring intent picking up much faster than after the previous economic downturn,\" said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chairman and CEO.\n\"As vaccine rollouts gain momentum and lockdown restrictions ease in many markets, we're seeing sharp increases in hiring optimism reported by employers. At the same time, some workers are hesitant to re-engage with employers as factors including health concerns and childcare challenges continue. Continued talent shortages mean many businesses are prioritizing retaining and training workers with the skills they need to succeed as the economic recovery continues.\"\nMarkets bounce back:The strongest year-on-year improvements are reported in the Netherlands (+41%), India (+40%) and the UK (+39%). Increasing talent shortage:69% of employers globally report experiencing some difficulty filling roles due to lack of skilled talent, with the most impacted regions EMEA (73%) and APAC (72%). The Americas report the least difficulty, with 38% stating they are having no difficulty at all. Employers offering a mix of incentives to fill talent shortages:Most plan to offer greater flexibility, training, and skills development to fill vacancies, though 51% of employers are planning some form of financial offering or incentive to help attract talent, compared to 20% offering non-financial benefits such as increased number of vacation days. Barriers to upskilling: As more employers’ plan to upskill workers, 78% said something other than money was the biggest barrier preventing them from increasing or scaling upskilling programs in their organization. Technical skills and career coaching key focuses for HR teams:A quarter of employers plan to invest in accelerated upskilling in technical skills for employees, and 21% plan to employ career coaching programs in the next six months to help fill the widening talent shortage.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7433211803436279}
+{"content": "Simply put, disruptors change the formula for winning business models. For retailer marketers, digital disruption is becoming a constant. Retail marketers must now be highly flexible and adaptable, anticipating and reacting to the next round of digital disruptors. As we progress in 2015, here are five potential disruptors that all digital marketers will need to be actively engaging on to ensure they continue to have a winning formula for success:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.92090904712677}
+{"content": "Worldwide, single mothers are profoundly time and income constrained, making them heavily reliant on government transfers. We examine how welfare reforms that introduced mutual obligations affected the economic position of single mothers and the development of their children over the past two decades in Australia. Using nationally representative longitudinal data, we show that disposable incomes of single-mother households were significantly reduced relative to partnered mothers since the 2005 Welfare-to-Work Act came into effect in July 2006, a downward trend that was aggravated by the Global Financial Crisis and the 2013 suspension of grandfathered single parenting payment rules. The reform diminished parenting and family payments for single mothers, who compensated income loss by increasing reliance on disability pension payments, work hours, and child-care expenditures. We then use nationally representative cohort data to estimate the impact of single motherhood on child skill development, following children who entered primary school when their mothers were affected by the Welfare-to-Work reform. We find unadjusted single-motherhood gaps of 0.2 SD in cognitive and 0.3 SD in non-cognitive skills. Non-cognitive skill gaps are only partially explained by differences in observable characteristics, while cognitive skill gaps are fully explained by observable characteristics. Differences in disposable household income between single and partnered mother households explain over 50% of the observed cognitive ability gaps in childhood and 25% in late adolescence. In the presence of positive spillover effects, we propose that welfare payments to vulnerable families may function as a social investment rather than a sunk cost.\nTitelaufnahme\nZugänglichkeit\nDas Dokument ist öffentlich zugänglich im Rahmen des deutschen Urheberrechts.\nVolltexte\nLinks\nZusammenfassung\nNutzungshinweis", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7142465710639954}
+{"content": "The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others have changed the scope of political discourse within America, bringing to the forefront questions of the method by which officers are held accountable and the scope of police authority itself. However, policing does not pivot merely around the police force; it also entails the institutions which empower police to enforce, and indeed that which they are entrusted to enforce. It is in this context that counterterrorism must be examined, expanding the conversation about policing, so that fundamental questions asked about those who police at home are also asked about those who police abroad.\nIn the wake of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush initiated the defining military campaign of the modern world: the global War on Terror, which authorized a wide array of strategies to defeat the new global specter of terrorism. This campaign, led by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and others, has involved direct military intervention, military assistance, intelligence gathering, drone warfare, economic sanctions, domestic surveillance, diplomacy, international cooperation, and more. While counterterrorism policy is hotly debated in political cycles, the fundamental US strategy has not been meaningfully altered. Counterterrorism involves aggressively capturing or killing terrorists. It means dismantling their networks so they never rise again. The point of this article, however, is not to evaluate the success or failure of the War on Terror, speculate on a potential endgame, or engage in a debate over global counterterrorism policy. Rather, it will pose the same questions that communities across the world are asking of those entrusted to guard their safety. Simply put, who are the world's police, and more importantly, what are they empowered to do?\nThe Unitary Executive\nAn undeniable reality of the last 18 years has been the expansion of executive authority, at the expense of traditional checks and balances. The Patriot Act in the United States expanded authority to conduct surveillance, restrict the rights of both citizens and noncitizens, and lower the standard of probable cause for warrants. Proponents constitutionally and pragmatically justified this strategy, arguing that the counterterrorism operations conducted fall under the war power authority of the President. As the power of the sovereign executive expanded, three strategies flourished under its protection, invulnerable to democratic constraint.\nTargeted Killing\nA core counterterrorism strategy has utilized aggressive drone warfare. The vast majority of these attacks are \"signature strikes,\" which target \"people whose behavior is assessed to be similar enough to those of terrorists.\"\nHowever, data on these strikes is sparse. Trump reversed a President Obama-era requirement which mandates reporting civilian casualties. The executive's argument...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8589337468147278}
+{"content": "One of the hardest things about the discrepancy between human and canine lifespan is that all dog owners will likely experience the loss of a canine companion during their lifetime. It’s an inevitable reality of having these wonderful dogs in our lives, and it is heartbreaking every single time.\nAt the Dog Aging Project, we often focus on and celebrate the joy our dogs share with us, but we also stand with you through the experience of loss and the journey toward healing.\nIf you want to connect with others, all Dog Aging Project Pack members can join the Dog Park, our online community, at any time. There is a discussion forum dedicated to the topic of loss and grief with others who are also bereaved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9590204954147339}
+{"content": "Taxes create a considerable amount of stress, regardless of whether your tax situation proves simple or complex. Oftentimes, simply having to set aside time for preparing taxes can prove a hassle. Sometimes, hiring a tax professional to handle your tax return preparation makes sense.\nHowever, if you hold down a traditional desk job and receive a Form W-2 with no other complicating circumstances, preparing the return does not seem hard. Instead, the process seems, well, taxing. Preparing your own return requires carving out time to sit down, review your income and deductible expenses, answer a series of prompts in tax software, review for accuracy, and send it all off to the IRS. In sum, not necessarily a time-intensive endeavor, yet just something else to handle.\nNow, imagine an entirely different scenario: managing a collection of 1099s and a W-2 received in the mail from multiple companies, investing accounts, passive income streams, or other income sources, and then keeping track of the laundry list of tax deductions related to your business or freelancing. Without a doubt, this can sound daunting.\nEven if you have been around the block with this exercise before and feel up to the task, you might still wonder whether you need a tax professional’s help. Despite your level of comfort and familiarity, you might not know everything needed to leverage all applicable tax credits, deductions, or exclusions. Further, you wish to avoid making any mistakes if you decide to prepare your own taxes.\nWhen you face the choice of using tax software or hiring a tax professional, it often comes down to how comfortable you feel preparing your own taxes. After all, if the tax software proves worth its salt, it will do a great job of guiding you through the tax return preparation process.\nIn theory, this should eliminate the need for seeking out the guidance of a tax professional. However, despite the many powerful tax software programs found on the market (e.g., TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer, to name a few) just because you start down this path does not mean you will not need extra assistance. In that instance, having access to professionals becomes very worthwhile.\nShould you wish to learn more about the best tax software in 2021, have a review of the table below and identify which software best fits your needs. Further, some of these companies also offer quick access to your refund through refund advance products.\n1. If You Earned Income from a Side Hustle, Freelancing Gig or Operating a Business\nAs many of you reading this may have found out last year during tax season, significant changes came to the tax code under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In particular, those who chose to participate in freelancing jobs, side hustle opportunities, or operating their own business.\nFor those entrepreneurial enough to earn extra income (and have it result from a trade or business), they will almost surely qualify for a 20 percent Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction. However, this QBI tax item represents a complicated new tax rule. To make sense of it fully (and maximize your tax savings), you might consider soliciting the services of a tax professional.\nAs a note, if you operate any of these activities as a sole proprietor, you might also qualify for numerous other benefits. By not having the insight or expertise to navigate this business tax landscape, you might miss out simply by doing your own taxes. And when you have incurred your business startup costs (those are deductible to certain limits!) and these activities scale enough, this could amount to significant tax liability- and potential missed deductions and credits.\nAnd while hiring a professional might seem overdone for only choosing to pursue a minor freelancing opportunity or side hustle, it could still be a good idea for directional guidance. Many deductions exist for businesses and may go unclaimed if not accounted for properly on a tax return. As with most things, sometimes having person-to-person interaction can make a situation run much smoother. Because, while software can serve as a great tool for uncomplicated tax situations, a CPA can really help find tax deductions and credits for you by learning more about your unique circumstances.\n2. If You Have a Significant Portfolio of Investments\nInvestments held in perpetuity often require little maintenance beyond accounting for any dividends or capital gains distributions. However, taxpayers with significant investment portfolios of both traditional investments and alternative investments can still benefit from seeing a tax expert.\nThe reason for this comes when not necessarily considering the purchase or sale of investments reported on a return, but with respect to the tax planning which occurs throughout the year.\nImagine planning your taxes in advance and harnessing immensely more maneuverability when it comes time to prepare your return. For those of you who have enough invested with stock trading apps could benefit by working with a CPA who operates proactively throughout the year. That way, you receive the most benefit come tax time.\nFurther, investing apps for minors can result in tax liabilities to you if your account made trades in a taxable custodial account. If your teenager is starting to invest, handling this might be a challenge and the help of a tax professional could make your life easier.\n3. If You Own and Rent Property\nRental properties act as a great tool for building wealth because they can produce capital gains from appreciation and income from tenants. The numerous deductions, (e.g., MACRS depreciation, landlord insurance, marketing expenses, etc.) associated with the property can shield that rental income from Uncle Sam. By seeking the help of a tax professional, you would better manage the expenses related to maintaining this property.\nAnd should the time come when you decide to sell this rental property, hiring a tax professional to assist with efficiently handling the tax implications of selling might prove profitable. If planned for appropriately, a competent tax professional can avoid the risk of misstating your gains and costing you a significant amount of money in unnecessary taxes. This leads us to the next situation where hiring a tax professional makes sense.\n4. If You’ve Flipped A Fixer-Upper Property (for a Profit)\nClosely related (and a natural conclusion) to the previous instance of when you should consider hiring a tax professional, if you purchased a piece of real estate and and now desire to flip it, you will want to make sure you get these details right. When assessing the tax implications of this transaction, it might appear straightforward on the surface. “We paid $x, invested $y and sold it for $z.”\nIn reality, the number of transactions tied up in this financial decision create a need for close attention to detail. Depending on the money spent, the funds used could either qualify for immediate expensing or as a capital cost accounted for using short-term or long-term capital gains. This distinction hinges on how long you have owned the property and when you invested the money. In truth, knowing how to classify these multiple transactions can feel overwhelming. Handing this difficulty over to a tax professional might prove beneficial to ensure you make the maximum return possible on this investment.\n5. If You And/Or Your Spouse Have Student Loans\nIn few circumstances does it make sense to file separately as married taxpayers because this usually results in a greater tax liability. When you choose to file jointly as a married couple, you often enjoy more generous tax deductions, credits, and options. And you certainly receive more favorable tax brackets as compared to single filers.\nHowever, even though it might not always serve as the best tax solution, some narrow instances exist where filing separately makes sense. In particular, one of the most oft-cited reasons deals with student loans.\nFor those taxpayers who financed their education with federal student loans and therefore have eligibility for participating in an income-based repayment plan like those used by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. These plans base your monthly payment amount on your annual income, and, under some circumstances, your unpaid student loan balance could qualify for forgiveness after a certain number of years.\nAs a result, filing separately could artificially lower your income in the eyes of loan forgiveness programs. Before proceeding down the path of filing separately, however, sit down with a CPA or tax professional to identify the tax impact.\nAdditionally, accounting for student loan interest often costs extra with most online tax software programs. Adding this to a list of discussion items with a CPA might prove beneficial, especially if you qualify for the student loan interest deduction, which may have decreased after you refinanced your student loans.\nHowever, tax pros might be overkill for handling this tax deduction because the most popular online tax software programs offer packages which allow claiming the student loan interest deduction a breeze. Have a look at the following table and then click through to each software program’s review to see which package works to capture this need and the others cited on this list.\n(1) Prices subject to change; prices listed represent full-retail cost.\n(2) Discounted prices shown at time of review were $29.95, and $39.95, respectively. 6. If You Have Experienced A Life Change, Such As A Move Or Divorce\nLife has many turns, whether that includes moving cross-country, a change in family status from tying the knot (or breaking it), or welcoming a new child to the family. Because of any of these events, you want to prepare accordingly from a tax perspective.\nUndoubtedly, the number of events affecting your filing status and claims never end. As a result, navigating these changes might not always seem so straightforward. Choosing to outsource this decision-making to a professional could make any tax benefits work to your advantage. Further, this could also utilize other tax strategies to minimize your tax liability.\nAs discussed above, marrying comes with more tax benefits (as compared to filing as a single taxpayer). Regarding divorce, changes occurred under tax reform affecting the deductibility of alimony paid. New rules allow a person making qualified alimony payments to deduct them against taxable income while alimony payments received by the former spouse become taxable and therefore must figure into the recipient’s income.\nOn the other hand, the taxpayer providing child support cannot deduct it while the payments transfer tax-free to the recipient.\n7. If You Had Tax Issues In The Past\nSometimes the best choice involves not making the same mistake twice. In years past, if you the IRS chose to audit your tax return for accuracy, you have a higher likelihood of receiving another scrutinizing eye from Uncle Sam.\nIf you have found yourself in such a situation, whether audited or the recipient of a notice, having a tax professional in your corner might prove useful. Many online tax software services have begun offering services related to audit defense for such instances.\nFinally, if you have received such a notification from the IRS, speaking with a tax professional should help you to understand your situation and how best to proceed, including necessary tax forms and documents, statements of fact, and substantive evidence or any positions taken.\n8. If You Adopted A Child\nUnderstanding the importance of welcoming a new child into a stable environment, both the IRS and many states offer favorable tax items for adopting a child. Because this represents a major decision, you may wish to consider consulting a tax professional beforehand to ensure you have taken advantage of the adoption tax credit properly.\nTake special note that in circumstances when a taxpayer claims a tax credit like the adoption tax credit or earned income tax credit which triggers a refund, the IRS wants to keep close tabs on this election. When a tax election results in a cash outlay from Uncle Sam, the scrutiny from the IRS will increase, thus posing a significantly higher audit risk, all things equal.\n9. If You Make More Than $200,000 Per Year\nStatistically speaking, the IRS receives a lot of money from high-income individuals, solidifying the age-old phrase: “More money, more problems.” As with most things in the world of high-incomes, you become a target: for marketers or Uncle Sam alike. You have deep pockets and they want a cut.\nHigh income earners represent an opportunity to get more bang for the government’s buck with an audit because more money is at risk. Applying the 80/20 rule would necessitate the IRS spend a great deal of time meticulously reviewing these returns since 20% of the population would pay 80% of the taxes. While surely an approximation, the concept remains valid: follow the money because any mistakes at this level result in more missed opportunity on the part of Uncle Sam.\nFurther, high income earners understand the value of hiring a tax professional because they can claim many lucrative tax breaks. However, in claiming such positions, the IRS will demand justification of potentially aggressive tax decisions.\nAll things equal, you can expect as your income rises, so too does the scrutiny from the IRS to make sure they will not be short changed on their tax payments.\n10. If You Have Sold Stock Via Stock Options Through Your Employer\nIn circumstances where you sold stock through stock options with your employer, it could very easily be a circumstance where the cost basis reported on your Form 1099 has been calculated inaccurately. As a result, you may also not have withheld a sufficient amount of money on the transaction and you face significant tax liability.\nFurther, because the cost basis might be inaccurate, you may need to make special adjustments to avoid double taxation.\n11. If You Installed a Solar Energy System\nSolar energy continues to grow in popularity. Many new systems went up this year and so too have the number of taxpayers claiming the solar energy investment tax credit, a lucrative credit meant to refund up to 30% of the solar system’s installed costs.\nBecause what counts as a qualified installed costs matters, seeking the help of a tax professional may result in a low tax liability (this credit is non-refundable, meaning it cannot trigger a tax refund).\n12. If You Have Any Foreign Assets\nDon’t like dealing with taxes in the United States? I cannot imagine adding complexity from dealing with taxes in a foreign country make matters any less stressful. However, if you hold foreign assets (e.g., bank accounts, retirement accounts, foreign-held investments, a condo abroad, etc.), you want to consult a tax professional to determine what you should report to the IRS.\nIn recent years, the government has developed a heightened interest in such assets as they examine taxpayer decisions to offshore their assets and evade taxation. And for those who get caught? You can expect steep penalties.\n13. If You Received Life Insurance Proceeds as a Beneficiary\nIn most cases, life insurance proceeds are not taxable. However, certain circumstances apply where that might not be the case. Make sure the term life insurance purchased is worth it and then whether it qualifies for exemption from reporting it on your tax return.\nRelated:\nWhat is Imputed Income for Life Insurance What is the Cash Surrender Value of a Life Insurance Policy? What is an Insurance Declaration Page? All About the DEC Page What are Insurance Riders and Endorsements? What You Need to Know 14. If You Worked In Multiple States\nSimilar to moving across state lines, you might have worked a job, owned a business, or freelanced in multiple states throughout the year. The reasons for these varied work geographies can result from a move, your work relocating you either temporarily or permanently, or perhaps even from maintaining a regular travel schedule that keeps you working on the road. Regardless of rationale, working in multiple states for extended periods of time can still result in tax liability in those different states.\nCommonly, professional athletes must file multiple state-level returns, because even though they may have played only a handful of games in a particular state, 3 days / 365 days per year * * 5% (assumed effective state tax rate) * $20,000,000 salary = $8,219 in state income tax paid.\nWhile not likely a professional athlete, you may still have worked in different states and face tax liability in each. As a result, your circumstances can quickly result in a complicated return preparation. Depending on the level of effort, you might consider passing the hassle off to a tax professional.\n15. If You Want To Save Time\nLife offers many joys and often not enough time to enjoy them. Why let tax prep act as one of those deterrents? What little time you do have for pursuing interests should not go wasted doing something you do not enjoy. In all likelihood, you would rather spend time with friends and family or doing something you enjoy. In other words, not preparing a tax return.\nAs a result, hiring a tax professional may make for a better use of your time and money. The tax pro should handle your taxes adequately and minimize your tax liability within the confines of law. For your part, you likely only need to upload necessary tax documentation and the tax pro handles the rest.\n16. If You Want Peace Of Mind\nPeace of mind should act as a primary driver for preparing your tax return. If reviewing tax code interpretations, deciphering Section 1231 from 1245 and 1250 property gains, or understanding the new limits to the Section 179 deduction does not sound like fun, you might consider hiring a tax pro. Alternatively, you could dramatically simplify your life and remove all this complexity to avoid preparing a complicated return! Admittedly, that sounds a lot more like the tail wagging the dog.\nVisiting a tax professional may also provide opportunity to extract any missed credits or deductions you neglected to claim in the past. As a point of fact, the IRS allows you to amend tax returns for the previous three years and claim missed refunds on account of mistakes. Should you face this situation, hiring the tax pro might actually prove profitable and provide peace of mind. Surely, a combination everyone strives for during this time of year.\nTax Software to the Rescue\nIf none of the above situations apply, do not resonate with you, or you still wish to go it alone, numerous online tax software programs are available. Consider any of the following options and read reviews for each one to see which package makes the most sense for your circumstances.\nIf you have a simple tax situation, you likely do not need to pay up for the bells and whistles of TurboTax or H&R Block, unless you may also like access to a tax professional. After all, you may not want to go to the tax professional dance, but you’d still like an invite.\nAlertMe\nImage Credit: DepositPhotos.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6658612489700317}
+{"content": "Many hotels, restaurants, and similar institutions operate or contract for a valet service. This service is essential for smooth entrance to and exit from your business, and can be vital in reducing the pressure of traffic congestion on your front doors.\nNaturally, valet parking contains risks, which can be amplified under tight driving conditions, or other pressures relevant to the job. Carrying comprehensive valet insurance will ensure you are protected for any valet parking liability that may arise in the course of business.\nWhat Risks Exist When Using Valet Parking?\nDriving always contains inherent risks, but certain hazards can be amplified by valet parkers. The necessity to work on a tight schedule, and often in cramped conditions, can create specific hazards — as can the need to operate widely varying vehicles.\nEnsuring your valet staff is well-trained and competent with vehicles of varying type and size will reduce the risk of an accident. Additionally, hiring only employees with clear driving records, and sufficient experience, can both be immeasurably helpful.\nA reputable insurer can help you take these steps to streamline the safety of your operation. Moreover, they can help design a suite of valet parking liability insurance that ensures that you are well-protected, in the event an accident or any damage does occur.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9801962971687317}
+{"content": "Aim: Vancomycin (VCM) is a glycopeptide antibiotic widely used to treat serious infections caused by methi-cillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and has been associated with some severe side effects such as hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. However, the underlying mechanism of VCM-induced hepatotoxicity is not yet fully understood. Therefore, the current study was designed to evaluate the protective effects of zingerone (Zin) against VCM-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991902112960815}
+{"content": "Sea kale is also called sea-colewort, scurvy grass, and halmyrides. It is a hardy perennial whose shoots are similar to asparagus in the way they grow from the roots. However, the leafy top does not resemble asparagus. The plant grows to 2 feet, with large, heavy, glossy green leaves that are fringed or curled on the edges. The edible, young, tender, whitened shoots arise from the roots each spring in areas where it is adapted. Like asparagus, sea kale is not well adapted to Florida, for it requires a cool, moist climate. It grows wild abundantly on the West European seaboard, especially in the British Isles.\nCulture\nTo produce the crop, seeds or cuttings are planted in beds where the roots are maintained for several years. As the young shoots emerge from the roots upon resumption of favorable growing conditions each spring, they are blanched (whitened) by heaping soil upon them or by covering with a suitable device such as a pot to exclude light. Young shoots are harvested when 4–5 inches long, crisp, and tender before leaves start to expand.\nDo not confuse sea kale with sea-kale cabbage, an altogether different vegetable.\nUse\nIts name comes from its use on long sea voyages. The Romans stored it in pickled form aboard ship and fed it to the crews to prevent scurvy. In fresh form, it is cooked and used like asparagus. Both the young shoots and very small leaves are eaten.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9007216691970825}
+{"content": "On 25 April, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. This has been the worst disaster in Nepal’s recent history resulting in loss of nearly 9,000 lives. Heifer invested $ 4.15 million to support 54,547 families in 13 districts to rebuild their livelihoods and communities.\nFollowing torrential rain in early August of 2014, Nepal suffered flood and landslides in the Tarai region. A total of 25 districts were inundated by the flood. According to the Home Ministry, almost 300 people lost their lives while thousands of families were displaced.\nYear 2020 was challenging for Heifer due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and its repercussions but what was more severe was the crisis that loomed in livelihoods of majority of the smallholder farmers, project holders, partners and the marginalized communities that we are working with.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8771116733551025}
+{"content": "This study involved examining how splitting a 30-min exercise bout on a cycle ergometer into two equal sessions affects excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) and resting metabolic rate (RMR). In this study, 10 male volunteers (age = 23+/-3.8) participated in two exercise trials, which were randomly assigned in a counterbalanced design and separated by 40 hr. One trial was 30 min of exercise at 70% VO(2)max (CONT), followed by a 40-min measurement of EPOC. The second trial was divided into two 15-min sessions (SPLIT), separated by 6 hr. A 20-min measurement of EPOC followed each SPLIT session. Results indicated that the combined magnitude of EPOCs from SPLIT (7,410+/-1,851 ml) was significantly greater than that from CONT (5,278+/-1305 ml). Data indicate that dividing a 30-min exercise session in to two parts for these individuals significantly increases magnitude of EPOC but does not affect RMR.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999510645866394}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBlockchain is well known as a decentralized and distributed public digital ledger, and is currently used by most cryptocurrencies to record transactions. One of the fundamental differences between blockchain and traditional distributed systems is that blockchain's decentralization relies on consensus protocols, such as proof of work (PoW). However, computation systems, such as application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) machines, have recently emerged that are specifically designed for PoW computation and may compromise a decentralized system within a short amount of time. These computationally resourceful miners challenge the very nature of blockchain, with potentially serious consequences. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a general and flexible PoW method that enforces memory usage. Specifically, the proposed method blocks computationally resourceful miners and retains the previous design logic without requiring one to replace the original hash function. We also propose the notion of a memory intensive function (MIF) with a memory usage parameter k (kMIF). Our scheme comprises three algorithms that construct a kMIF Hash by invoking any available hash function which is not kMIF to protect against ASICs, and then thwarts the pre-computation of hash results over a nonce. We then design experiments to evaluate memory changes in these three algorithms, and the findings demonstrate that enforcing memory usage in a blockchain can be an effective defense against computationally resourceful miners.\nKeywords ASICs Blockchain Hash Pow", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9923075437545776}
+{"content": "Abstract\nTriclosan (TCS), an extensively used antimicrobial agent, has raised considerable concern due to its hepatocarcinogenic potential. However, previous hepatotoxicity studies primarily focused on the activation of specific intracellular receptors, the underlying mechanisms still warrant further investigation at the metabolic level. Herein, we applied metabolomics in combination with lipidomics to unveil TCS-related metabolic responses in human normal and cancerous hepatocytes. Endogenous and exogenous metabolites were analyzed for the identification of metabolic biomarkers and biotransformation products. In L02 normal cells, TCS exposure induced the up-regulation of purine metabolism and amino acid metabolism, caused lipid accumulation, and disturbed energy metabolism. These metabolic disorders in turn enhanced the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to the alteration of antioxidant enzyme activities, down-regulation of endogenous antioxidants, and peroxidation of lipids. TCS-induced oxidative stress is thus considered to be one crucial factor for hepatotoxicity. However, in HepG2 cancer cells, TCS underwent fast detoxification through phase II metabolism, accompanied by the enhancement of energy metabolism and elevation of antioxidant defense system, which contributed to the potential effects of TCS on human hepatocellular carcinoma development. These different responses of metabolism between normal and cancerous hepatocytes provide novel and robust perspectives for revealing the mechanisms of TCS-triggered hepatotoxicity.\nScopus Subject Areas Chemistry(all) Environmental Chemistry", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9934433102607727}
+{"content": "Representation, COVID-19, and failed metaphor: A critical analysis of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board vaccine booklet Abstract\nThis paper will critically analyse the Bay of Plenty District Health Board’s (BOPDHB) controversial vaccine booklet, which featured mataora-adorned cartoon images of the COVID-19 virus. This imagery caused a furore with anecdotal evidence from social media suggesting that Māori were outraged by the portrayal of Māori in this way.\nThis paper will offer two arguments. The first argument builds on Hokowhitu’s (2001) work, which deconstructed representations of Māori as animalistic, savage-barbarian, physical-unintelligent, mythical, bewildered-childlike, and romanticised-noble. The first argument will extend Hokowhitu’s (2001) analysis by deconstructing the representation of Māori as disease-virus. While it is impossible to understand the BOPDHB’s intentions, the second argument posits that the objective might have been to use the concept of taniwha as a metaphor for COVID-19. Though this argument is significantly weaker than the first, it still warrants some exploration, even if only to provide a sense of balance to this paper.\nTe Kaharoa, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.24135/tekaharoa.v17i1.363\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9863335490226746}
+{"content": "Kids with sensory processing issues encounter an excess of or too little stimulus through these faculties. They may likewise experience issues coordinating sensory data. Additional Signs 11. They may have difficulty making transitions from situation to situation. 12. Lack self-control. 13. Delays in speech or language. 14. Problems with academic achievement. 15. They may crave organization in everything they do from their room to the food on their plate. 16. Have trouble with hand-eye-foot coordination. 17. Bites Toys and sometimes people 18. May perform risky behavior during plays 19. Deliberately crashes on objects 20. Hold pencil and paper too tightly 21. Difficulty looking at listening at the same time 22. Gags easily, difficulty swallowing 23. Does not express emotion\nOnce you figure out that piece of the puzzle, you can then start working on a cure. Parents go through a whole spectrum of emotions upon learning about their children, such as grief, denial, or anger. However, this is a crucial turning point in the development of both parents. They are now presented with the opportunity to turn this adversity into a lifelong journey.\nConverse with your kid about how they can manage their conduct. Assist them to distinguish their triggers and the physical reactions. You may, in fact, have to go through a process where you determine the best treatment plan for your child’s sensory issues. The point is that you as the parent know your child better than anyone, so you are the best judge of his or her character. Remember, consistency is key. Once you have your child in the correct area make sure you use positive praise and reinforcement. Provide your child with reassurance for staying in their area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7739658951759338}
+{"content": "Humans are increasingly interacting with machines through language, sometimes in contexts where the user may not know they are talking to a machine (like over the phone or a text chatbot). We aim to understand how system designers and researchers might allow their systems to confirm its non-human identity. We collect over 2,500 phrasings related to the intent of ``Are you a robot?\". This is paired with over 2,500 adversarially selected utterances where only confirming the system is non-human would be insufficient or disfluent. We compare classifiers to recognize the intent and discuss the precision/recall and model complexity tradeoffs. Such classifiers could be integrated into dialog systems to avoid undesired deception. We then explore how both a generative research model (Blender) as well as two deployed systems (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant) handle this intent, finding that systems often fail to confirm their non-human identity. Finally, we try to understand what a good response to the intent would be, and conduct a user study to compare the important aspects when responding to this intent.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9947460889816284}
+{"content": "Your rooftop is a focal component of your home’s construction and offers your family and having a place assurance against severe climate. Cleaning, fixing, or supplanting assists with guaranteeing that your interest in your house is protected, and ordinary rooftop upkeep is significant. Rooftop cleaning is a cycle through which form, green and dark green […]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5689617395401001}
+{"content": "The no-collateral feature of a personal loan makes it one of the most sought-after forms of a loan; because it can be used to meet any immediate financial needs, be it, wedding, home renovation, or travel. While applying for one is easy, getting approval on the loan application process could be daunting because it depends on several factors.\nLet’s check out some reasons for the rejection of a personal loan application: Poor Credit Score: To evaluate a customer’s creditworthiness, banks perform a check on CIBIL scores. Maintaining a credit score of 700 and above helps you get approval. Avoid overusing your credit card and making erratic loan payments. Pay off outstanding dues. However, StashFin offers personal loans even with a low credit score; you can repay on schedule and improve your credit score. Multiple Loan Enquiries: Lodging multiple inquiries within a short period can lead to your loan application being rejected. Because you may be perceived as someone who is credit hungry or someone who is always dependent on borrowed money. This can affect your credit score negatively. So, before applying for a loan ensure to conduct proper research and compare your options in advance. Existing Debts: If you have too many credit cards debts and outstanding loans, it’s best to clear them all before applying for a personal loan. Because the lender may perceive you as someone overburdened with credit, which may result in your loan application being rejected. With StashFin, you can apply for debt consolidation personal loans to clear all your debts, and further you can reprice the loan amount with a good repayment history. Eligibility Criteria: Sometimes your annual income might not match the minimum income requirement defined by the lender, this might result in the rejection of the loan application. At StashFin, you can avail a personal loan with a minimum salary of Rs. 18,000 per month. This can be done by submitting minimum documents like salary slips and bank statements through their quick online form. Unstable Employment: Financial institutions prefer businesses with consistent income and individuals with stable employment. Quitting or switching between jobs frequently will not only result in loan applications being rejected, but lenders might even end up charging higher interest rates.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8059425950050354}
+{"content": "“Pubs play a vital role in many local communities, offering a hub where people can come together for a range of activities and life milestones. Even when there isn’t a poignant event on the horizon, pubs act as a local support network and help combat loneliness and isolation. Every pub that closes sees a licensee or manager’s livelihood lost, along with that pub’s staff. Their importance in many individual’s lives cannot be overstated.\n“Instead of closing a thousand pubs, we need greater support for them through a fairer business rates package and a stronger Pubs Code, to make sure all pubs are viable.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5624580979347229}
+{"content": "While Western markets struggle to recover from the global financial crisis, Asian economies are growing rapidly. APAC consumers are therefore becoming richer, better informed and more widely traveled. This is leading to greater competition for their business- in order to succeed, companies need to enhance customer loyalty.\ngap\nPublished on: June 04, 2015", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6112217903137207}
+{"content": "We analyzed brain MRI data from 372 young adult twins to identify cortical regions in which gray matter thickness and volume are influenced by genetics. This was achieved using an A/C/E structural equation model that divides the variance of these traits, at each point on the cortex, into additive genetic (A), shared (C), and unique environmental (E) components. A strong genetic influence was found in frontal and parietal regions. In addition, we correlated cortical thickness with full-scale intelligence quotient for comparison with the A/C/E maps, and several regions where cortical structure was correlated with intelligence quotient are under genetic control. These cortical measures may be useful phenotypes to narrow the search for quantitative trait loci influencing brain structure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9023036956787109}
+{"content": "A shifting public policy landscape has placed transgender youth at the center of state-level efforts to prohibit access to gender-affirming care and participation in athletics. Join us for a discussion on how public policy debates are shaping state-level environments for transgender people. The webinar will also present new estimates of the population of transgender adults and youth in the U.S.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8822290897369385}
+{"content": "A recent study has revealed that most women prefer men with potbellies to men with six-packs outlining the main reason behind this phenomenon.\nMany people assume that women date men with potbellies or simply chubby men just because of money but this is not true. Although a section of ladies admits to date them for financial support, research has revealed the real secret behind it.\nIn a study that was conducted by Erciyes University in Turkey, it was found that men with potbellies have strong stamina between the blanket as compared to those men with six-packs. Besides, the study further indicated that men with potbellies have a hormone called oestradiol, which is a s3x hormone that delays their orgas-m.\nThe study focussed on 200 men comparing their body mass index (BMI) and their ability to perform in bed. The study found that those with bigger bellies and higher BMI lasted at least 7.3 minutes in bed on average as compared to those fit men (the six-pack) who lasts at around 2 minutes with the majority suffering from premature ejacula-tion", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9099527597427368}
+{"content": "The Georgia Historical Society, headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, is the oldest cultural institution in the state and one of the oldest historical organizations in the United States. It is the only statewide historical society in Georgia. Since 1839, the society has collected, examined, and taught Georgia history through a variety of educational outreach programs, publications, and research services.\nA historical society is a organization dedicated to preserving, collecting, researching, and interpreting historical information or items. Originally, these societies were created as a way to help future generations understand their heritage.\nHistorical societies vary in specialization, with focuses ranging from specific geographical areas such as countries or towns, universities, railways, ethnic and religious groups, to genealogy, pioneer history, and the preservation of antiques or historic buildings.\nOften, many of these organizations ensure that historic architecture is preserved/restored and period houses are maintained for tours open to the public. (See: Historic preservation)\nHistory\nIt is said that historical societies originated in Western Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. These early organizations were usually formed as societies for “lovers of Antiquity.”\nThe oldest historical society in the United Sates is what we now call the Massachusetts Historical Society, which was founded in 1791 by Jeremy Belknap. He was joined by nine other Bostonians who helped him create \"The Historical Society,\" an organization truly devoted to collecting materials for the study of American history. This like-minded group gathered family papers, books, and artifacts from their personal collections which led to the creation of the nation's first historical repository. Due to the absence of any other American historical repositories during this time, the MHS took on a national role - Something that is still evident in its collections and publications. To this day, Belknap's original vision of preserving, collecting, making resources accessible, and communicating manuscripts that promote the study of Massachusetts as well as the nation is still thriving.\nA society is a group of people involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Societies are characterized by patterns of relationships (social relations) between individuals who share a distinctive culture and institutions; a given society may be described as the sum total of such relationships among its constituent members. In the social sciences, a larger society often evinces stratification or dominance patterns in subgroups.\nInsofar as it is collaborative, a society can enable its members to benefit in ways that would not otherwise be possible on an individual basis; both individual and social (common) benefits can thus be distinguished, or in many cases found to overlap.\nA society can also consist of like-minded people governed by their own norms and values within a dominant, larger society. This is sometimes referred to as a subculture, a term used extensively within criminology.\nThe play originally ran at the Prince of Wales's Theatre, Liverpool, under the management of Mr A. Henderson, opening on 8 May 1865. It was recommended to Effie Wilton, the manager of the Prince of Wales's Theatre in London's West End, by H. J. Byron, where it ran from 11 November 1865 to 4 May 1866 Robertson found fame with his new comedy, which included a scene that fictionalized the Fun gang, who frequented the Arundel Club, the Savage Club, and especially Evans's café, where they had a table in competition with the Punch 'Round table'. The play marked the London debut of Squire Bancroft, who went on to marry Effie Wilton in 1867 and become her co-manager.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5236034989356995}
+{"content": "Define cost.\nSolution 1\nCosts are the total of expenditure incurred by the producer in producing a good. It includes the cost of factor inputs and non-factor inputs of the production of a good.\nSolution 2\nCost of production is the expenditure incurred by a firm on the factor inputs such as land, labour, capital and entrepreneur and non-factor inputs such as raw materials for the production of a good.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9799878001213074}
+{"content": "FLERSPRÅKIGHET I EUROPA - En diskursanalys av centrala EU-dokument om språklig mångfald\nSammanfattning: This thesis aims to study the European Commission's documents written aboutmultilingualism in Europe. A discourse analysis is used to explore how language used by theCommission displays their construction of arguments and the use of language ideologiesamongst other things.The results present us with three types of topoi otherwise known as argumentative patterns:(1) An economical topos with an abundance of references to the common market. (2) Acultural topos exhibiting the cultural values of the EU, and lastly (3) a european identity toposconstructed to create a connection between citizens and the institutions.In conclusion we can see how these topoi connect to one another through the spillover effectthus making the discourse of multilingualism centered amongst other measures of integration.The absence of discussion within the material is also a focal point as the Commission’sposition in power enables them to construct the discourse towards their advantage.\nHÄR KAN DU HÄMTA UPPSATSEN I FULLTEXT. (följ länken till nästa sida)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7771176099777222}
+{"content": "Family resilience: understanding, fields of application, contributions and challenges\nWe conducted a literature review to establish the state of the art and conceptualisation of family resilience between 2010 and 2016. Even if still incipient, there is an increase in both empirical and theoretical-reflective research, which involves a higher relevance in terms of research and interve...\nAutor Principal: Formato: Artículo (Article) Lenguaje: Español (Spanish) Publicado: Universidad Santo Tomás, Colombia 2018 Materias:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8627480268478394}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2020; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\nThe teacher-student (T-S) matching in colleges has not been studied in a thorough and systematic manner. It remains unclear how college T-S matching affects the knowledge innovation of graduate students. Therefore, this paper firstly analyzes the factors affecting the knowledge innovation of graduate students, and selects the T-S matching mode that promotes their knowledge innovation. Then, the promotion of knowledge innovation was investigated under the T-S matching. Finally, the authorsdoi:10.3991/ijet.v15i20.17421 fatcat:jytucrvccjbjngrotm4wx73vsy", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6876908540725708}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2021; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\n2021 Energies\nThe constant increase in electrical energy consumption has led to a growth of photovoltaic installations (PV) along with the corresponding power converters for proper operation. Power electronics converters represent a challenge to maintain the system's performance and safety; one such problem is series DC Arc Fault (AF). DC AFs lead to fire risk, damaging the main bus and the loads when not detected and interrupted in time. Therefore, research about DC AFs in power electronics converters mustdoi:10.3390/en14113005 fatcat:wzxb544u65bbffyf7itchvgocq", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8008334636688232}
+{"content": "FCA product value findings\n06 September 2021\nThe UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently published its findings following a review regarding product value and coronavirus. While the review focussed on the general insurance sector, the FCA’s findings will be relevant to other firms as they relate to certain FCA priority items such as the new consumer duty, governance, ensuring good customer outcomes and reducing consumer harms. Below we provide some practical considerations for firms on some of the key points and how these elements can apply across a wider range of products and services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9997324347496033}
+{"content": "cognition & appointment\nUpdated: Aug 17\n\"When in doubt, simplify. Perhaps the goal can be better understood as a moment of silence. It doesn’t sound as fancy as 'enlightenment,' but even one moment of true silence can have a profound impact. When you are truly silent, there are no obstacles between you and the truth. In the space of that moment, what you seek can reveal itself. Just be careful not to attach to that idea either, for the moment you realize you have reached that moment is the moment that you have fallen out of it.\"\n- Miguel Chen,\nhttps://www.lionsroar.com/not-enlightened-yet/\nA tool for when the mind feels spinny, a map for inner reorientation at heart center.\nWe thrive when attention is situated in the here & now. As attention gets pulled / goes chasing, presence diminishes, compromising response-ability. Our body's there but our mind isn't. That disconnect spawns stress, disorientation, confusion, hostility, and the various other roots of suffering.\nTwo common lures are association & curiosity.\nAssociation tends to pull us into an imagined past. We see x and are reminded of y, e.g. we see an apple & think of that time, what was it, 6ish year so, or was it 7, we went apple-picking. Body is in the present, mind is drifting toward the remembered - really, reimagined - past. Then another lure flashes, the invitation to compare - was I happier then or now? Would I rather be here or there? What about my current moment is like apple-picking?\nNow the mind's beginning to spin: it's simultaneously trying to track the original association, the new comparison, and the body-present. If it's really spinny, it may start threading new associations & comparisons into the mix, creating a cereberal cat's cradle of thought streams. At this point, disorientation sets in, it may feel like a tail spin, and so we instinctively grasp - onto the same spinning momentum we started, with an \"any port in a storm\" mentality. We've now turned the spin into our stability, similar to the way a space ship can use rotating to simulate gravity.\nThis is where we're most confused. We've achieved artificial stability through spinning, which generates more association-comparison loops, which generates more spinning, more grasping, more... In the midst of this perpetual dis/re-orientation, our body-present is like the earth seen from the spaceship - you're aware of it, but nowhere close to touching it, to flowing with it, to being it. Reconnection with body-present seems daunting, even impossible. And even if we muster the clarity & courage to try, the perpetual grasping-spinning makes it difficult to stay focused on the effort.\nMental energy can spend hours in these loops. Once looping becomes a habit, our mental energy may stay trapped there continuously, becoming part of who we are. Like in PTSD, there are associations - loud sudden noises, a smell, a certain fabric - which rip mental energy from present awareness, trigger an association with a traumatic past event, spook the disoriented mind into clinging, & the loop becomes more absorbing than the present body moments, until we're more associated with the looping than the flow of time.\nCuriosity works similarly: something prompts us to think, \"I wonder...,\" \"what if...,\" etc. Where association tends to pull us toward a re-imagined past, curiosity tends to pull us toward an imagined future. Mental energy now moves into imagination, which creates an engrossing mental projection of our curiosity's urge. The projection may reveal something tantalizing, something horrifying, something that sparks more curiosity. Drawn to the intensity & seeming importance of the projection - ooo, cupcake; oh no, Freddy Krueger! - we may insist on remaining in the projection, perhaps to milk more pleasure or other feelings from it, or under the impression that we're solving a problem in there. Now the mind is trying to track the original curiosity, the growing insistence, & the increasingly distant body-present. Spinning...grasping...artificial orientation...swelling confidence coupled with metastasizing confusion...and our minds are in another world while the body is in ours.\nBeing so strongly identified with our minds, we, attention-awareness beings, tend to chase mental energy down its rabbit holes, leaving the body to fend for itself in the continuous flow of time. Indicators include increasingly robotic & reflexive behavior, feeling annoyed/disrupted by occurrences in environment, feeling hollow & numb in body, slouching, etc. - the signs of a body with a groggy or dreaming pilot. We might also think of it like a child whose parent is spaced out on the couch & there's increasingly frantic knocking on the door.\nOur saving graces here are appointment & recognition.\nAppointment is recentering awareness in the heart. Feeling the pulse & breathing into the heart space are two physical paths in. Attitudes for appointment include \"ahhh,\" \"so,\" and other mindsets of acceptance & integration. Centering thoughts include \"softness\" & \"stillness.\" We stop trying to figure things out & reconnect with the heart, a pulsing piece of us always immersed in the present, always thumping along with the rhthym of universal space-time - indeed, the heart is a dynamic, feelable portion of space-time itself. Anytime you sense things are off, spinny, etc., practice appointment.\nThere's a lightning-thunder effect here, perhaps driven by intuition-cognition. Intuitively sensing we're out of whack, we appoint in a flash. The thinking mind gradually realizes over the next few moments that something's changed. Once thinking mind (cognition) realizes acting mind (intuition) has reappointed, it can join the effort by encouraging reappointment with heart-space breathing, with recurring reminders to reappoint, with the assertion of will to remain appointed. (This dichotomy of intuition-cognition might mirror Daniel Kahneman's System 1 and System 2.) We've now gone from the vicious spiralling of thinking-clinging into the virtuous cycling of appointment-disappointment-reappointment. This increasingly anchors presence in heart-center, providing an abiding, trustworthy orientation from which to observe, experience, & engage the flow of time.\nRecognition too has a lightning-thunder quality. Interestingly, it works using the same mechanisms that pulled us into the spirals - association & curiosity. In a flash, our mind recognizes it's spiralling. Having seen so many times now where that spiral goes - lugeing a tightening spiral of confusion -, recognition associates the spiralling with suffering. Curious how to stop the spiralling, the mind sifts through the card deck of memory for a solution. If we've trained the mind to reappoint, recognition will now prompt reappointment.\nRecognition also helps us better comprehend the patterns of our spiralling. We may notice we spiral more when tired, that certain tones of voice trigger us, that curiosity about money is difficult to resist even consciously, etc. With repetition, recognition builds a library of data about our spiralling tendencies, providing us valuable intelligence for shortening our time in spiralling & increasing our time in appointment.\nAs we master our spiralling-appointment cycles, we find that new challenges arise, forcing us to refresh & flex our recognition. Suddenly we're making new associations, chasing new curiosities, and our old methods aren't working. Naturally, we're discouraged, having grown comfortable & confident in our hardwon skills.\nThis is a fork in the road. We can quit or recommit.\nIf we quit, saying it's unfair, the goalposts keep moving, the carrot always remains dangling before my nose, or another victimhood story, we remain stuck in our current cognition. We grow lazy, the waters of our thinking grow stagnant, & we stop learning new skills for recognition & appointment. We become like a frog who has left the excitement & uncertainty of the riverbanks for the slowness & predictability of a private swamp. A fine strategy for recharging and refreshing. But beware the Hotel California effect - \"relax, said the night man / we are, programmed to receive...\"\nIf we recommit, refresh our willingness, we continue to grow. Our sphere of awareness will continuously contract & expand, reaching greater expanses with time, gradually reconditioning our minds to increasingly broad & variable states of being. As these states repeatedly expand to the edge of our spiralling and beyond, we gain a new perspective on our addiction patterns, enabing us to gradually soften our attachments to them. Some, like Siddhartha, may reach a state where awareness rests sustainably beyond the curling dynamics of a chasing mind. Here I picture a mind like an eagle, soaring in widening rings, with the body mercifully & joyously liberated from the push-and-pull of the mind's ever-shifing attachments. May we all experience at least a semblance of such profound peace & harmony.\nJedi tricks for appointmnet include (there are roughly 84k): stillness, softenness, attentively letting go, counting breaths, feeling into the heart beat, smiling, winking, coyly sticking out tongue, saluting the spirit of silliness (my silliness talisman is the rooster), refreshing nose breath, \"ahhhhhhh,\" raspberry/blubbery lips, singing/humming, dancing, playful jibberish, attentively begging, splash of cold water, the feeling of sunlight on skin, fond memories consciously engaged, a heartwarming story or joke, anaesthesia videos (a silly showcase of the disinhibited, disoriented mind), a quality rom-com watched with an open heart...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5620256662368774}
+{"content": "OR WAIT null SECS\nCertain employees in your practice serve as keystones, but what happens if they can no longer perform their duties? Q: The manager of our four-provider practice is a key part of our team. If she became disabled, is there a way we could replace the income she helps us produce until we could find a replacement? A: “Key person” insurance is an effective way to provide a small- to medium-size business with funds to handle the disability or death of a key employee. A key employee is defined as someone who contributes significantly to the financial success of a business. In the case of a medical practice, the person may be a practice manager, a physician’s assistant, physician, or physician-owner.\nUnder this form of insurance, the employer pays the premium and owns the policy that insures the key employee. If the employee becomes totally disabled, the employer receives benefits to offset costs related to recruitment and training, temporary staffing, and short-term revenue replacement. A similar type of policy protects the practice in the event of a key employee’s premature death by providing a death benefit to the practice.\nPerhaps one of the best applications of key person disability insurance is in the case of a medical practice that is owned by a husband and a wife. In this situation, traditional disability buy-out insurance normally would be unavailable. With key person disability insurance, as long as a non-majority insured (someone who owns 50% or less of the practice) meets the definition of total disability, the policy owner receives either a lump-sum payment or a combination of monthly and lump-sum payments, depending the policy’s structure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5086337924003601}
+{"content": "On 12 April, SIPRI, in cooperation with the Swedish Police Authority, organized a seminar discussion on ‘Policing Organized Crime in the Context of UN Peace Operations’.\nOrganized crime poses challenges to the security and governance of conflict-affected countries. It is an important source of revenue that enables armed groups to engage in conflict. As a society attempts to emerge from conflict, organized crime often facilitates corruption in the state administration and thrives due to weakened state institutions and capacities.\nThe discussion focused on measures that the United Nations can take to break the cycle of conflict, counter organized crime and strengthen state institutions.\nDan Smith, SIPRI Director, provided introductory remarks, alongside Ann-Marie Orler, Head of the International Affairs Division of the Swedish Police Authority.\nDuring the event, Dr Marina Caparini, Senior Researcher and Director of the SIPRI Governance and Society Programme, presented the findings of the new SIPRI Discussion Paper ‘UN Police and the Challenges of Organized Crime’. Download the publication here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5526766777038574}
+{"content": "Contributions of Nanoscale Roughness to Anomalous Colloid Retention and Stability Behavior\njournal contributionposted on 28.08.2017, 00:00 by Scott A. Bradford, Hyunjung Kim, Chongyang Shen, Salini Sasidharan, Jianying Shang\nAll natural surfaces exhibit nanoscale roughness (NR) and chemical heterogeneity (CH) to some extent. Expressions were developed to determine the mean interaction energy between a colloid and a solid–water interface, as well as for colloid–colloid interactions, when both surfaces contain binary NR and CH. The influence of heterogeneity type, roughness parameters, solution ionic strength (IS), mean zeta potential, and colloid size on predicted interaction energy profiles was then investigated. The role of CH was enhanced on smooth surfaces with larger amounts of CH, especially for smaller colloids and higher IS. However, predicted interaction energy profiles were mainly dominated by NR, which tended to lower the energy barrier height and the magnitudes of both the secondary and primary minima, especially when the roughness fraction was small. This dramatically increased the relative importance of primary to secondary minima interactions on net electrostatically unfavorable surfaces, especially when roughness occurred on both surfaces and for conditions that produced small energy barriers (e.g., higher IS, lower pH, lower magnitudes in the zeta potential, and for smaller colloid sizes) on smooth surfaces. The combined influence of roughness and Born repulsion frequently produced a shallow primary minimum that was susceptible to diffusive removal by random variations in kinetic energy, even under electrostatically favorable conditions. Calculations using measured zeta potentials and hypothetical roughness properties demonstrated that roughness provided a viable alternative explanation for many experimental deviations that have previously been attributed to electrosteric repulsion (e.g., a decrease in colloid retention with an increase in solution IS; reversible colloid retention under favorable conditions; and diminished colloid retention and enhanced colloid stability due to adsorbed surfactants, polymers, and/or humic materials).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8102735280990601}
+{"content": "However, most business offers must include fiduciary collection. A copy of this amount must be submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for corporate bonds for a total amount of at least $5 million. Corporate issues for less than $5 million, municipal bonds, and government-issued bonds are not required to file trust securities with the SEC. Of course, these liberated companies may choose to create a fiduciary indenture to reassure potential buyers of bonds, if not comply with a federal law. Almost all bonds contain subordination clauses that limit the amount of additional debt that the issuer can incur and require that all subsequent debts be subordinated to previous debts. In the absence of such restrictions, an issuer would theoretically be allowed to issue an unlimited amount of debt securities, which would increase the risk of default by bondholders. Many of the current rules for in-trust inlay were established by the Trust Indenture Act (TIA), a law passed in 1939 to protect bondholders and investors. Trust agreements should not be included in all debt contracts, as some government bonds disclose similar information (obligations and rights of the issuer and bondholders) in a document called a borrowing order. A trust also includes the characteristics of the loan, such as the maturity date, face value, coupon rate, payment plan, and purpose of the bond issue. A section of the trust intruder determines the circumstances and processes surrounding a failure.\nIndenture establishes a collective action mechanism under which creditors or bondholders can present themselves in a fair and orderly manner in the event of default by the issuer. A bond creditor must be aware of the right sequence of events and understand them so that he can take the right approach in the event of such a situation. Bonds are issued to lenders or investors to raise funds from a company or government agency. To issue a loan, the issuer uses a third-class agent, usually a bank or trust company, to represent the investors who purchase the loan. The agreement between the issuer and the agent is called a trust agreement. A trust is a legal and binding contract that is established to protect the interests of bondholders. The name and contact information of the agent are included in the document that highlights the conditions that the issuer, the lender and the agent must respect during the term of the loan. The section on the role of the agent is important because it clearly indicates how to deal with unforeseen incidents. For example, when a conflict of interest arises regarding the fiduciary role, the problem must be resolved within 90 days in some fiduciary services.\nOtherwise, a new representative will be recruited. Alliances of protection or restriction are highlighted in a trust agreement. For example, a trust collection may indicate whether an issued loan is available….", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.694670557975769}
+{"content": "Structural racism, implicit bias and discrimination in health care settings factor into longstanding health disparities in the U.S. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these inequities in Black and Latinx/Hispanic communities in particular. This event will examine the broader context of race and racism in health services and care, seeking to identify ways to address the devastating impacts on racial/ethnic minority patients and communities. This Forum will draw on data from a national poll released in 2021 by The Commonwealth Fund and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and recently published in JAMA HealthForum. This poll was conducted to understand Black and Latino patients’ recent experiences with racism in health care.\nPresented in Partnership with The Commonwealth Fund and Jointly with STAT.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9920872449874878}
+{"content": "The current global crisis in mental health has seen psychiatry assume an increasingly integral role in healthcare. This comprehensive and accessible textbook provides an evidence-based foundation in psychiatry for medical students and serves as an excellent refresher for all mental health professionals. Written by medical school faculty and experts in the field, with comprehensive coverage from neurobiology to population health, this essential textbook is an invaluable guide to the evaluation, treatment and current understanding of the major disorders in psychiatry. The book introduces the basics of clinical assessment and all major modalities of evidence based treatment, along with topics often not covered adequately in textbooks such as gender and sexuality, and global mental health. Chapters are complemented by easy to navigate tables, self-assessment questions, and a short bibliography of recommended reading. An essential resource for medical students, trainees, and other medical professionals seeking a clear and comprehensive introduction to psychiatry.\nAdam M. Brenner - M.D. Editor-in-Chief, Academic Psychiatry, Professor of Psychiatry and Distinguished Teaching Professor, Vice Chair for Education and Residency Training Director in Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center\n* Views captured on Cambridge Core between #date#. This data will be updated every 24 hours.\nUsage data cannot currently be displayed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9831387996673584}
+{"content": "SkyTower, the tallest office building in Romania, has received the Gold DGNB certification for sustainable buildings, following the assessment by ÖGNI (the Austrian Society for Sustainable Real Estate Management).\nThe SkyTower Gold certification is issued for the Blue Building category and the assessment process was carried out in accordance with the European quality certification system DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council). This certification system aims to assess the sustainability of buildings’ environmental impact throughout their life cycle.\nThe SkyTower office building was evaluated according to the DGNB system considering six main areas: ecology, economy, socio-cultural and functional aspects, technology, processes, and location. Following the audit, SkyTower was awarded the Gold - Blue Building sustainability level, marking notable performances for integrated approach of operations, especially the technological aspect, the building ecology and the savings achieved in the operation process.\n“After nine years since its inauguration, SkyTower continues to demonstrate the functionality of this building’s visionary concept. We are honoured by this certification that further highlights our ongoing efforts to reduce the impact on the environment, with long-term focus. These results reflect consistent investment projects for development and reduction of resource consumption, but also our constant care for our community,” said Bernd Steingruber, Chief Technical Officer at RPHI Romania – the company that manages and owns SkyTower.\nPrior to this certification, in June 2021, SkyTower also received the LEED Platinum certification for Operations and Maintenance (O+M), which certifies buildings for best practices and measures environmental achievements during operations and maintenance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9113404154777527}
+{"content": "In the second of two articles offering an overview of pharmacovigilance and its relevance to eye care practice, Dr Doina Gherghel focuses on the essential role of clinical trials in establishing the evidence base to support the evolution of practice strategy (C79112, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998723864555359}
+{"content": "PLANSPONSOR - August/September 2021 - 35 FINANCIAL WELLNESS | EMERGENCY SAVINGS\npeople to achieve success are more likely\nto be employer-based than individually\nbased. \"\nA growing number of employers has,\nfor all of the above reasons, begun to look\nat ways to incorporate emergency savings\nvehicles into their benefit programs.\nThose interested in implementing\nan emergency savings program should\nconsider the following:\n* There are several ways to implement\nworkplace emergency savings. A 2019\nresearch paper by academics at Harvard,\nYale and Brigham Young universities and\nthe Wharton School at the University of\nPennsylvania advocated for the creation of\nworkplace emergency savings accounts.\nThe paper outlined three possible routes\nemployers could take: after-tax employee\ncontributions to a 401(k); a \" deemed \"\nRoth individual retirement account (IRA)\nunder a 401(k) plan; and depository institution\naccounts outside a 401(k).\nThe first two methods offer the\nadvantage of an existing infrastructure\nthat makes it easy for employers to quickly\nset up a new program; however, it could\ntake slightly longer for employees to access\nthe funds in their account should an\nemergency arise. There may also be some\ncomplicated tax issues to consider if the\naccount generates taxable earnings.\nUsing a depository institution, on\nthe other hand, has the benefit of instant\naccess to and no limit on potential contributions;\nhowever, there is no favorable\ntax treatment for earnings. This may also\nbe a good option for employers that want\nto provide emergency savings but have\nno existing retirement benefit program,\nthe paper posited.\nCimini says, while plan sponsors\nshould think through whether it makes\nmore sense for them to go in-plan or outof-plan,\nthere is no right or wrong decision.\n\" There are some nuances, but both of\nthese options work, to the extent that they\nget folks saving something for a rainy day, \"\nhe says. \" It's up to the sponsor to choose\nwhich aligns better with its employees. \"\n* Plan design should emphasize\n\" Just getting employees over the hump\nwhere they get a text or a notification\nfrom their emergency fund provider\nthat says, 'Congratulations, you've\nreached $500,' is really important. \"\nliquidity. Unlike with retirement plans, the\ngoal of an emergency fund is to let participants\naccess the cash in the fund at any\ntime and not worry about losing their principal.\nOne viable design might be similar to\na common health savings account (HSA),\nwhich keeps a set dollar amount-say\n$2,000-in cash or liquid assets and then\nallows accountholders to invest a portion of\nany balance exceeding that amount, says\nMike Webb, a senior financial adviser with\nCAPTRUST in Newton, New Jersey.\n* The employer cost is relatively low.\nUnlike some other new benefit programs,\nthe time and money required by employers\nto get an emergency savings program up\nand running is relatively low, says Daniel\nBryant, president of national sales, retirement\nand private wealth at Sheridan Road\nFinancial, part of Hub International, in\nNorthbrook, Illinois.\nEach individual account may have\na nominal setup fee, which the employer\ncan either cover or pass through to\nparticipating employees. Beyond that, the\nemployer simply needs to connect the\naccount to its payroll system, which should\nhave already been done if it uses a 401(k)\nprovider. \" The benefits outweigh the\ncosts for all of these things, \" Bryant says.\n\" You're getting employee peace of mind\nand lowering their financial anxiety. Both\nof those things make the employee more\n'present' and more productive.\n\" Just getting employees over the\nhump where they get a text or a notification\nfrom their emergency fund provider\nthat says, 'Congratulations, you've\nreached $500,' is really important, \" Bryant\nobserves. \" For most of them, that's more\nthan they've saved in their entire life. And\nthen they want to make it $1,000. \"\nSome employers implement a match\nfor a retirement plan, which can require a\nsignificant investment for employers; the\nlower dollar amounts saved in an emergency\nsavings vehicle make it an easier\nfinancial lift for many employers. \" You can\ncome up with a low-cost matching system\nformula where the benefit significantly\noutweighs the cost, \" says Webb.\n* Education matters. As with most\nbenefits, the success of an emergency\nsavings account program hinges on the\neducation of participants into how it\nworks and the advantages they will enjoy\nby opting into it.\n\" It's helpful to look at all of your benefits\nand communicate them to employees\nholistically, \" says Dave Amendola, senior\ndirector, retirement at Willis Towers\nWatson in Fairfield, Connecticut. \" If you\nhave a benefit that is not necessarily tied to\nemergency savings but is aimed at helping\nthem address financial well-being-\nor well-being in general-tying those\ntogether and communicating the holistic\nvalue of the benefits is very helpful. \"\nAmendola suggests taking advantage\nof any vendor communication materials or\nprograms that might be useful.\n\" Education campaigns can target\nevery employee under age 30-they're the\nones who need this, \" he says. \" And provide\ninformation to new employees about the\nbroad strokes of financial planning. \"\nEmployers may find that some\nworkers are more receptive to benefits\ninformation than they were preCOVID-19,\nhaving seen first-hand how\nquickly financial emergencies can arise,\nBryant says. -Beth Braverman\nPLANSPONSOR.COM August - September 2021 35\nhttp://www.PLANSPONSOR.COM PLANSPONSOR - August/September 2021 Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of PLANSPONSOR - August/September 2021To Ensure All Are Well2021 PLANSPONSOR National ConferenceEquipped for Anything? 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+{"content": "Mentoring is a key part of career development, especially in emerging fields such as social entrepreneurship. Internet technologies have made it easier for novice social entrepreneurs to identify and connect with mentors online. Yet, we do not know the strategies mentors use to advise professionals navigating emerging fields. Knowing these strategies would allow us to create technologies for more effective career mentoring. This paper presents an expert model of career mentoring for novice social entrepreneurs. To build the model, we conducted a retrospective cognitive task analysis with 9 mentors who have at least 5 years of experience advising novice social entrepreneurs. We found that mentors help novice social entrepreneurs regulate career-related stress and make decisions about next career steps. Our findings suggest that further exploration of career mentoring strategies might allow designers to develop technologies based on the expert model, such as intelligent agents, to support and scale mentorship in emerging fields.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8435747623443604}
+{"content": "From Noah Ebije,\nKaduna Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institution, Senator Uba Sani, has said that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) are critical and strategic to Nigeria’s economic recovery and financial stability.\nSenator Sani noted that the NDIC is a strategic institution that the National Assembly must ensure it performs optimally, adding that the Corporation was established with the objectives of contributing to the financial system stability of the country.\nThe lawmaker spoke at separate retreats with AMCON and NDIC in Kaduna.\n‘From Thursday 15th July to Saturday, 17th July 2021, the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions which I chair held separate retreats with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) at Bafra International Hotel, Kaduna,’ he stated.\n‘The well attended and action-oriented retreats had as themes “Financial System Stability: A Panacea for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development – The Role of NDIC,” and “Asset Recovery as a Contributor to Economic Growth and Development: Challenges and Prospects of Asset Recovery in Nigeria – The AMCON Experience.”\n‘In my remarks at the two retreats, I highlighted the critical and strategic importance of AMCON and NDIC to Nigeria’s economic recovery and stabilisation efforts, especially in ensuring financial stability. “NDIC is a strategic institution that the National Assembly must do all in its powers to ensure it performs optimally. NDIC was established with the objectives of contributing to financial system stability; protecting small and less financially sophisticated depositors by providing an orderly means of resolution and compensation in the unlikely event of failure of their insured financial institutions.\n‘In respect of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), I stated that “since the establishment of AMCON in 2010, conscious and deliberate efforts have been made by the National Assembly to strengthen its legal and institutional frameworks to enable it to contribute optimally to our economic recovery and stabilisation efforts. The National Assembly amended the Act in 2015 and 2019. In response to the impact of the Covid-19 on AMCON’s policies and processes, the Senate amended the Act in 2021 by extending the tenor of the Resolution Cost Fund and also empowered AMCON to access the Special Tribunal established by the BOFIA, 2020 for dealing with financial related matters,’ Senator Sani said.\nIn his remarks at the retreat, the Managing Director of NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan said he was pleased to inform retreat participants that “the Corporation in collaboration with other key stakeholders have been proactive in managing the risks associated with cyber insecurity. The NDIC has taken important steps at ensuring the safety of the Nigerian banks and the protection of depositors in line with its mandate. For instance, the NDIC in 2020 established a ‘FinTech and Innovation Unit’ to effectively respond to the challenges of cyber threats among other challenges of the FinTech Innovations.\n‘Also, the Corporation had used this platform to commence supervisory measures for digital banks, enhance existing consumer protection measures, especially as regards digital deposit, through enhanced collaboration with other safety-net players.’\nIn his contribution, Mr Ahmed Kuru, AMCON Managing Director revealed that the foremost asset recovery institution has made remarkable progress in its debt recovery efforts.\nAMCON has so far recovered about N1.4 trillion naira. I am optimistic that if AMCON maintains the current debt recovery and asset disposal momentum, in 15 years it will fully discharge its obligations to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)\nDiscussions at the 2-day retreats were very lively, revealing and forward-looking. Experiences and challenges were shared.\nThe retreat deepened Committee members understanding of the strategic roles of AMCON and NDIC in the economy, particularly the financial system.\nNDIC and AMCON shared their thoughts with members on ways they can be strengthened legally and institutionally to ensure optimal performance.\nThe Committee assured AMCON and NDIC of their commitment to deepening its partnership with the two important institutions.\n‘Participants went away with some actionable points, which if followed and fully implemented by Committee members, NDIC and AMCON, will reposition the two strategic institutions and help quicken our economic recovery,’ Senator Sani added.\n100% Natural Herbs to Finally End Premature Ejaculation and Weak Erection. Click here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8494259119033813}
+{"content": "Thursday, October 21, 11-12:15 pm Join us for an honest and engaging conversation about moving beyond resilience.\nWe know that not all domestic and intimate partner violence is acknowledged or responded to equally — and that some survivors and victims go unrecognized altogether.\nWe recognize both the importance and limits to surviving violence. During this event, we will discuss resilience and the urgency required to create equitable pathways for safe and thriving communities for all. MISSION: YWCA Richmond is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. VISION: We will transform individual lives and our community by creating access to opportunities, strengthening resilience, and advancing equitable systems for lifelong success. Get Help\nIf you need help now call\n804-612-6126. Or click to find out more about other resources. 40 years, 300women in the Greater Richmond area have been recognized at the Outstanding Women Awards for their exceptional leadership and contributions 96%parent participation in The Sprout School conferences, field trips, volunteer opportunities, and donation drives", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6173431873321533}
+{"content": "In 9 experiments, participants were presented with a series of 4 novel items, followed by an immediate or delayed probe recognition test. Delaying therecognition test reduced performance on the final item, when the interpresentation intervals (IPIs) were kept constant (Experiments 1A-1G), and alsowhen the IPIs were varied (Experiments 2A-2B). Only 1 experiment reported any evidence of increased primacy with delay when the IPIs were kept constant, but this result failed to replicate. Neither Experiment 2A nor 2B provided evidence of increased primacy with test delay or any effect of IPI on recency. However, Experiment 2A showed a deficit at the first serial positionwhen followed by a short IPI. These results do not support the predictionsof the dimensional distinctiveness model but are broadly compatible with established information-processing models of visual memory.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7974785566329956}
+{"content": "I recently joined a group of four other talented Queers in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine) to form the first QueersInScience Queensland Chapter. All of us have a common goal - helping LGBTQIA+ feel supported and safe in STEMM, educating (collaboratively) those that have influence, and fostering healthier work places and industries for LGBTQIA+ people in STEMM. We are hosting our inaugural Queensland QueersInScience event tonight so I thought it would be a great idea to introduce everyone in our team here!\nAs Australians try to maintain social engagement during self-isolation, citizen science offers a unique opportunity. Citizen science allows everyday people to use technology to unite towards a common goal – from the comfort of their homes. From online protein folding games to backyard birding, citizen science is now offering a chance to contribute to research on the coronavirus pandemic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9626495242118835}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIndividuals often mutually experience a stimulus with a relationship partner or social group (e.g., snacking with friends). Yet, little is currently understood about how a sense of coexperiencing affects hedonic judgments of experiences that unfold over time. Research on the shared attention state has suggested that hedonic judgments are intensified when individuals coexperience a stimulus (vs. experiencing it alone), and other related work has found that the social environment influences hedonic judgments in shared (vs. solo) experiences. Although this past work has focused on judgments of single instances of a stimulus, the present work examines how coexperience affects hedonic judgments of stimuli over time. This work documents the 'collective satiation effect' wherein satiation-a diminished enjoyment of pleasant stimuli with repeated experience-is accelerated by a sense of coexperiencing the stimulus with others. We propose that this happens because shared attention makes the repetitive nature of the experience more salient, by promoting and incorporating thoughts of others also repeatedly having the same shared experience. Five studies document the collective satiation effect, support the proposed mechanism, and show moderators of the effect. Taken together, this research contributes to an understanding of how the social environment influences the experience of hedonic stimuli, which has broad implications for the value individuals place on the time that they spend with others.\nBibliographical notePublisher Copyright:\n© 2018 American Psychological Association.\nCopyright:\nCopyright 2018 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.\nKeywords Hedonic judgments Satiation Shared experiences Social context", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7279045581817627}
+{"content": "Antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs) became available from 1 April 1999. Data on the number issued currently covers the period to the end of 2007. These data are not available below Criminal Justice System (CJS) area level.\nData on the number of ASBOs issued held by the Office for Criminal Justice Reform do not include information detailing the specific nature of the antisocial behaviour which resulted in the court issuing the ASBO. This could only be determined by examining individual court files which could be achieved only at disproportionate cost.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9217402338981628}
+{"content": "Champagne taste, beer budget: The new poor’s incongruent capital and consumption\njournal contributionposted on 05.09.2019, 17:04 by Wei-Fen Chen, Michelle R. Nelson\nThis study examines the shopping preferences of “new poor” consumers who have incongruent capital: lower economic capital and higher noneconomic capital. The new poor exemplify consumers with ambiguous and fragmented identity; thus, they do not fit marketers’ static categorization of consumer segments. In the marketplace, these consumers must compromise between their upper-class taste and lower-class earnings. Taking a Consumer Culture Theory approach to examine consumers’ identity projects in social inequality, we conduct 20 interviews among self-defined new poor consumers in the United States and Taiwan to explore how their dynamic social class consciousness is reflected in everyday consumption. The findings suggest that new poor consumers perform “compromised ideal consumption” in which they strategically interpret and wield their remaining capital to signal social class differences, while employing adaptive and active capitalization acts to access goods that should have been beyond their price range. The findings illuminate how incongruent, devalued capital reproduces social stratification in the context of downward mobility.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6364896297454834}
+{"content": "Three decades is a long time—long enough to experience the consistent faithfulness of our God. He has been with us through every twist and turn. God continues to empower us to be influencers who can help others discover His love and grace. Today we celebrate our first 30 years! God’s past faithfulness reminds us He can be trusted for the future. So today, with His help, we begin Another 30!\nDespite our romanticism about the early church, they had their fair share of problems - favoritism, theological arguments, and divisions (to name a few). Yet there remained a vision of an abundant church - full of energy, unity, and life. While the church today...\nA believer's identity is in Christ. In Him we find true life, meaning, and purpose. Yet, it is common for believers to take their eyes off of Jesus and begin substituting other things in His place. We look for other ways to identify ourselves often choosing how we...\nIt shouldn’t surprise us that through the centuries, superstitions arise and thrive even among well-meaning church people. Most of these superstitions are based on a desire for a kind of good luck charm in a life filled with uncertainty and hardship. Even the practice...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9712687730789185}
+{"content": "Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.\nCancer is a chronic disease that impacts function, and OT can help these individuals re-engage in meaningful occupations. This exploratory study evaluated occupational performance challenges identified by women impacted by cancer and their relationship to demographics. Results showed that challenges were identified in all areas of occupation and that age, race, and medications did not impact occupational challenges, highlighting a need for OT to intervene in this population across demographics.\nPrimary Author and Speaker: Hannah Goldberg-O’Neil Additional Authors and Speakers: Colleen Maher, Rochelle Mendonca", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9334105253219604}
+{"content": "Abstract\nAbstract: Policy and research on European cyber-security remains formative compared to leaders in the field like China and the United States. This article evaluates the European Union (EU) as a cyber-security actor, asking fundamental questions concerning the EU's combination of prominence and obscurity, especially its limitations and prospects. Who and what is going to dominate the European response to cyber-security in the future? These questions are examined within the larger framework of liberal intergovernmentalism. The EU also is compared to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a point of reference to further understand the limitations and challenges ahead for the EU. Two major factors limit the EU as a cyber-security actor: its intergovernmental character, and the lack of collective vision on cyber-security with the EU and between member states. To play an important role in shaping cyberspace and cyber-security, the EU cannot treat the internet as simply a communication tool or trading platform. Cooperation and capacity-building measures are needed to allow EU member states to surpass mere coordination of their respective national cyber-security strategies. To succeed as a cyber-power, the EU should adapt new and different forms of cyber-power, from the compulsory through the institutional, to the structural and productive. Otherwise, coordination of national strategies for cyber-security of EU member states is the most the EU as an actor can aim for.\nScopus Subject Areas Political Science and International Relations", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5000894069671631}
+{"content": "The director of the Pathological Institute of the University of Heidelberg, Peter Schirmacher, has carried out over forty autopsies on people who died within two weeks of receiving a Covid-19 vaccine and has expressed alarm over his findings.\nSchirmacher stated that 30 to 40 per cent of people he examined died from the vaccine and that in his opinion, the frequency of fatal consequences of vaccinations is “underestimated.”\nFollowing his findings, Schirmacher has called for more autopsies of vaccinated people to further determine whether the vaccines are linked to deaths. He has warned that the high number of unreported cases of vaccination deaths is partially due to the fact that “pathologists do not notice anything about most of the patients who die after and possible from a vaccination.”\nDespite raising the alarm surrounding the vaccines, many have criticised Schirmacher’s conclusions, with the Paul Ehrlich Institute calling the director’s statements “incomprehensible.” The Chancellor’s lackey, senior German immunologist Thomas Mertens dismissed the findings right away: “I don’t know of any data that would allow a justifiable statement to be made here and I am not assuming an unreported number.”\nThe immunologist Christian Bogdan from the Erlangen University Hospital, a member of the Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO), also contradicted Schirmacher’s assumption of a “high number of unreported vaccination complications or even deaths.”\nDespite the criticism, Schirmacher did receive support from his own ranks, and the Federal Association of German Pathologists stated that more autopsies of vaccinated people who died within a certain time frame after vaccination should be performed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5037640333175659}
+{"content": "In September, natural gas prices soared, with European gas prices reaching an all-time high as demand driven by the energy transition continues to significantly outpace supply.\nThis is expected to increase further as demand is expected to exceed pre-covid levels by 7% by 2024. Natural gas will continue to be the transitional fuel for the near future, but producers are limiting investments in new supplies and few other short-term alternatives. , the requirement for cleaner energy resources is at an all time high to help meet environmental goals. Ahead of COP26, Piper Sandler summarizes the emerging themes of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of the energy transition.\nFrom the UKCS perspective, the macro picture is positive. The number of emerging operators entering the region continues to increase, with substantial capital being allocated to projects within the UKCS. Supported by a well-understood regulatory regime and existing infrastructure, UKCS is poised to become a leading global integrated clean energy hub. This is also supported by the UK government’s major commitment to building a hydrogen economy and establishing a strong competitive position globally. As a result of these factors, UKCS has established itself as a highly respected basin from a global perspective, highlighted by significant ongoing activity in the renewable energy sector and an expectation that this will continue to grow. ‘accelerate in the short term.\nIn the mergers and acquisitions sector, oil service providers (OFS) continue to make great strides in the energy transition space, with many players announcing important strategic moves to position themselves in new markets. This has effectively generated a new “category of transactions” within the energy industry, where transactions related to the energy transition can be specifically mapped within the OFS sector.\nHowever, this is not a “one size fits all” strategy, which is why OFS suppliers continue to design different strategies to participate in the energy transition that highlight their strengths. This is evident in the offshore wind industry, where many offshore installation service providers have effectively transitioned and moved their services into this high growth industry. These newly formed energy service providers will play a pivotal role in providing the technology and services necessary to achieve the Net Zero goals, while significantly reducing the cost bases in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. With the scale, management expertise, financial resources and global footprint that OFS providers can utilize, many will be successful in making this transition.\nPiper Sandler continues to see a more diverse customer base and transaction base, with exposure to the entire energy sector. Energy transition, decarbonization, technology and diversification have all become key themes in recent deals, with multiple pending deals sharing similar goals. Piper Sandler remains committed to the global energy industry and continues to stay at the forefront of industry trends, drivers and developments.\nRecommended for you\n“Critical Junction”: Sir Ian Wood and Maggie McGinlay discuss COP, Torry and Aberdeen energy transition\nSource link", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.947678804397583}
+{"content": "The minority investment in Prometheus Fuels, focused on developing cost-efficient, carbon-neutral eFuels, will support Maersk’s work to execute on the strategy to decarbonise marine operations.\naersk expects several fuels to exist alongside in the future fuel mix and has identified 4 potential fuel pathways to decarbonization:\nBiodiesel; Alcohols; Lignin-enhanced alcohols; Ammonia.\nThe investment supports Maersk’s efforts with electrofuels which include alcohols produced from renewable energy. Along with biodiesel, alcohols including green methanol are feasible fuel technologies already today.\nElectrofuels are expected to play a key role for the decarbonisation of shipping and, if scaled successfully, Prometheus Fuels’ technology will address a key constraint for carbon based electrofuels – namely the cost competitiveness of direct air capture\nMorten Bo Christiansen, Head of Decarbonisation, A.P. Moller – Maersk.\nMaersk also expects synthetic alcohols and other electrofuels to play a big role in the decarbonisation of shipping, due to its long-term scalability advantages compared to biobased fuels. Produced from renewable energy and water and ambient CO2 from direct air capture, it has the potential to offer infinite availability regardless of geographic scope.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9898458123207092}
+{"content": "Oklahoma Excel, which is part of the Champions of Excellence initiative, is a yearlong professional learning experience open to all PK-12 teachers. Teachers within a district form teams and join a Networked Improvement Communities (NIC) within a specific content area. Members of the NIC engage in continuous improvement cycles in their classrooms to implement and refine high-leverage, evidence-based instructional strategies. Teachers and teacher leaders who participate receive between 45 and 70 hours of job-embedded, sustained, data-driven, classroom-focused professional development. Participants also have access to on-site instructional coaching, resources, and tools in an effort to bring about lasting improvement in their schools.\nDawn Irons has been with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) since 2017. She started out in the Office of School Support where she served as a School Support Specialist. After a year Dawn moved to the Office of Curriculum and Instruction as the Director of Oklahoma Excel. In her current role, as the Executive Director of Champions of Excellence and Networked Improvement Communities, Dawn oversees all programs related to job-embedded professional learning and networked learning initiatives. Prior to joining OSDE, Dawn worked in Oklahoma City Public School's Professional Development Department as an instructional coach coordinator. Along with her colleagues, Dawn helped established an instructional coaching program in the largest school district in the state. Before moving to Oklahoma, Dawn spent ten years working as an elementary classroom teacher, peer evaluator, and instructional coach in Tampa, Florida. Dawn holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in organizational leadership, instructional design, and organizational training. Dawn resides in Oklahoma City with her husband and two dogs. When she's not working, Dawn enjoys traveling, watching documentaries, reading historical fiction novels, and cooking.\nSusan Wray is a twenty-six-year veteran science teacher who is native to Oklahoma. Prior to working for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Susan taught elementary and middle-level science at Oakdale Public Schools from 1997-2019 and Broken Arrow Public Schools from 1992-1997. While at Oakdale, Susan was instrumental in implementing a STEM program, overseeing science curriculum, and developing a spirit squad. Throughout the state, Susan has been a leader in science-- presenting at the Oklahoma Science Teacher Association conference, developing Frameworks for Science, and participating in Oklahoma science assessment development. She has dedicated herself to becoming a life-long educator, learner, and leader.\nGena Barnhill has been teaching elementary math for 15 years. She spent 13 years developing her skills at Rollingwood Elementary in Putnam City and 2 more years at Lakeview Elementary in Yukon. During this time, she worked on district curriculum development and training, the Oklahoma state math frameworks, and the math and science OSTP Item Review Committee. She has also presented at state math and science conferences. She received the 2018 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching and achieved her National Board Certification in 2020. Gena graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her Bachelor's degree and the University of Central Oklahoma with her professional teaching certificate.\nAndrea Chrisman joined Teach for America in 2008 and moved to the Bay Area to begin her teaching career. She spent 8 years teaching literacy at some of the highest performing schools in San Jose and San Francisco, working in predominantly underserved communities. She recently returned home to Oklahoma and has spent the last 2 years teaching reading on the south side of Oklahoma City. This past year she served her school as the 4th-grade team lead and the ELA content lead. Andrea lives in Oklahoma City with her cat, Minnow, and when she isn't working, she enjoys reading thriller books, cooking, and listening to her records.\nMagdalena Grifaldo has served as an early childhood educator in Southwest Oklahoma City for 5 years. Prior to working for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Lena taught pre-kindergarten and kindergarten at Santa Fe South Schools. While at Santa Fe South, Lena led the early childhood education teams for both pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, coached teachers through fifth grade in creating and implementing strong mathematics practices in the classroom, and played a critical role in establishing the school site's after school program. After her corps service with Teach For America, Magdalena pursued and graduated with honors from the University of Central Oklahoma with a M.Ed in Educational Leadership in 2019 and attended Barnard College for her undergraduate studies. She remains involved and connected to the Teach For America and greater OKC community by serving as a board member for both the Alumni and Collective Boards for the TFA OKC region. Outside of work, you would find her gardening at home, visiting local restaurants and businesses, and catching up on the newest series. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, she currently resides in OKC with her husband and two cats.\nTo learn more about the foundational research that has shaped the vision of this project, explore the database below.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7771148681640625}
+{"content": "Stephen Hall discusses the golden rules for design\nWEIGHT is often used for process monitoring and control, especially for storage tanks, bins, silos, mixing vessels, and batch reactors. Typically, three or four load cells are mounted beneath the vessel, and a summing instrument transmits the combined measured weight to the process control system. The load cells are typically installed under the tank legs or between side-mounted lugs and the steel support structure.\nAccurate weight measurements are obtained when extraneous forces are eliminated or compensated for. Extraneous forces may be generated from lateral loads, thermal expansion or contraction, or bending moments from attached components and piping. The extra forces might be compensatable through the taring step, where the load cell system is zeroed prior to adding the measured load. But for this, the forces would have to remain constant over the duration of the measurement. Generally, the design should anticipate and mitigate spurious forces.\nMettler Toledo\nAccurate: Tank on load cells with calibration weights and digital display\nHere are some tips for load cell design and installation:\nUse compression load cells for tanks, not shear beams. Compression load cells are relatively unaffected by non-vertical loads because they float beneath the tank. If a tank experiences thermal expansion, its supporting surface slides across a compression load cell and therefore maintains a vertical force. Shear beams are bolted to the tank; thermal expansion results in a bending moment that the load cell interprets as added weight. Use or specify mounting kits for the load cells and ensure that they are installed to absorb side forces. Provide a rigid support structure. The load cell support and vessel system should be designed to eliminate flexing that would affect the readings. If the tank sits on long legs, the load cells should be installed near the top of the legs, not at the bottom. Provide adequate stiffening and cross-bracing. If multiple load cells are used, ensure they carry approximately equal load. Isolate the vessel system from its surroundings. Ensure that appurtenances float with the tank; avoid fixed connections to external structures. For instance, ladders should be attached to the tank and not the support structure, or attached to the support structure with a small gap between the ladder and tank. Ensure that piping and conduit connections are flexible. Although many engineers routinely specify flex connections, such as hoses or bellows, for this purpose, adequate flexibility is usually obtainable with careful routing and support of the piping. The goal is to eliminate extra horizontal or vertical forces from the piping. Taking potential thermal expansion and contraction of the vessel into account, piping bending moments can be calculated between the connection point and the closest rigid pipe support. The bending moments translate into vertical and horizontal forces imposed on the tank; their magnitude determines the potential effect on the load cell reading and may be inconsequential when taken as a percentage of the total mass of the vessel system. For tanks, provide attachment points for hanging weights when the load cells are calibrated. Alternatively, ensure that standard weights can be placed on top of the tank. If the standard weights weigh less than the maximum load, then the load cells are calibrated in steps. The weights are placed onto an empty tank to calibrate the first point. The weights are removed, and water is added to bring the display to the first calibrated point. The weights are again placed onto the tank and the second point is calibrated. This procedure continues until the maximum weight is calibrated. Because the weight of each water addition is subject to the accuracy of the load cells, this stepwise calibration method introduces error into the overall calibration.\nYou can calculate the force that is exerted by connected piping, using\nEquation 1.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5044735670089722}
+{"content": "Methanol Institute Position on Energy Tax Directive Revision – MI offers full support for the European Commission’s proposed revision of the Energy Taxation Directive under the Fit for 55 packages. The central feature of the revision introduced in July is the restructuring of EU taxation of fuels to reflect actual energy content and environmental performance, rather than volumetric weight.\nMeasuring Maritime Emissions – The Methanol Institute (MI) is calling on maritime policy-makers to adopt a ‘well-to-wake’ approach in GHG accounting of fuels to support the decarbonization of maritime transport. MI believes an approach that accounts for GHG emissions of the fuel’s entire value chain is essential to stimulate the uptake of renewable fuels that can drive the maritime industry’s energy transition.\nMethanol Institute’s Fit for 55: Key Implications for Liquid Fuels – MI hosted a webinar with industry experts from FuelsEurope, OCI/BioMCN, and the European Commission, to present the role of liquid fuels under the Fit for 55 package.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.927208662033081}
+{"content": "Authors\nPredicting the nature and outcome of reactions using computational methods is a crucial tool to accelerate chemical research. The recent application of deep learning-based learned fingerprints to reaction classification and reaction yield prediction has shown an impressive increase in performance compared to previous methods such as DFT- and structure-based fingerprints. However, learned fingerprints require large training data sets, are inherently biased, and are based on complex deep learning architectures. Here we present the differential reaction fingerprint \\textit{DRFP}. The \\textit{DRFP} algorithm takes a reaction SMILES as an input and creates a binary fingerprint based on the symmetric difference of two sets containing the circular molecular n-grams generated from the molecules listed left and right from the reaction arrow, respectively, without the need for distinguishing between reactants and reagents. We show that \\textit{DRFP} outperforms DFT-based fingerprints in reaction yield prediction and other structure-based fingerprints in reaction classification, reaching the performance of state-of-the-art learned fingerprints in both tasks while being data-independent.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9946614503860474}
+{"content": "Increasing competition and rapid technological change require leaders to make swift and effective decisions. Rally drivers, registering many victories, are always accompanied by a good co-driver. Likewise, to monitor and manage his cash flow, the business manager, often alone in charge, is advised to rely on a trusted interlocutor, a CPA chartered accountant.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9995470643043518}
+{"content": "Continuation of our conversation with Melissa May Borja, Ph.D., about the Virulent Hate Project, an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nLater we celebrate the activism of Grace Lee Boggs and her organizing work with diverse communities.\nVirulent Hate Project\nKey findings from the new report include:\nOf the 1,023 unique anti-Asian hate incidents analyzed, 66% (679 incidents) involved anti-Asian harassment and vandalism that targeted individuals or groups. Approximately 33% (344 incidents) involved stigmatizing and discriminatory statements, images, policies and proposals made by individuals or groups that reproduced anti-Asian stereotypes and harmed Asian Americans as a community.\nAnti-Asian harassment affected Asian Americans of all ages, ethnic groups and genders, although the harassment was not experienced evenly across demographic groups. Women were the victim in 65% of anti-Asian harassment incidents, and Chinese Americans experienced nearly 58% of the harassment incidents reported in the news. Available information suggests the perpetrators of anti-Asian hate incidents were predominantly male and disproportionately white. Among politicians who made stigmatizing statements and supported discriminatory policies and proposals, the primary perpetrators were white, male and affiliated with the Republican Party. Incidents of anti-Asian harassment were reported in the news in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The majority (67%) of anti-Asian harassment incidents occurred in businesses, streets and public transit. Anti-Asian hate incidents reported in the news peaked in March and April 2020, even as most Americans limited their visits to public places due to pandemic-related lockdown and shelter-in-place policies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8183845281600952}
+{"content": "Are hydrogel sports drinks superior to conventional sports drinks to enhance marathon performance? Based on a recent article by Roweet al., published July 2021 TITLE: ‘’Glucose and fructose hydrogel enhances running performance, exogenous carbohydrate oxidation, and gastrointestinal tolerance\" DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002764 What did this study look at?\nOver recent years so-called hydrogel sports drinks have been promoted to be superior to conventional sports drinks to enhance endurance exercise performance. Hydrogel carbohydrate solutions are produced by the addition of sodium alginate and pectin, which may facilitate gastric emptying. However, strong evidence to prove such claims is currently lacking.\nTherefore, Row and co-workers from Leeds University in the UK compared the effect of a hydrogel versus non-hydrogel carbohydrate drink on metabolism and performance during a >2h running trial. Eleven well-trained runners (marathon PR <2h40min) participated in a 2h steady-state run at ~70% of VO2max whereafter they performed a 5 km all-out run (~20 min). All runners participated in three trials with a 1-week interval. In two trials they received an 18% glucose:fructose solution (2:1 ratio) either as a hydrogel formulation (CHO-H) or as a conventional non-hydrogel solution (CHO). In another trial they received a carbohydrate-free placebo (PL) drink. They ingested a 200 mL bolus before the start and then 100 mL every 15 min, delivering 90 g of carbohydrates per hour during the steady-state exercise in CHO-H and CHO. No drinks were given during the final 5 km run. Carbohydrate and fat oxidation rates, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, and performance in the 5 km run were measured.\nWhat did the study show?\nThe relative contribution of oral carbohydrates to total energy production during the 2h steady-state run in CHO-H (32%) was ~3% higher than in CHO (29%). There was no difference in muscle glycogen breakdown between the two CHO conditions. The overall incidence of GI symptoms was slightly higher in CHO than in CHO-H. Compared with PL , CHO-H improved performance in the 5 km run by 7.6%, versus 5.6% in CHO, which on average resulted in a ~25 sec faster finishing time in the former condition.\nWhat is the importance of this finding for sports performance?\nThe current study for the first time demonstrates that a concentrated 18% hydrogel solution, increased muscle carbohydrate utilization, decreased the incidence of GI symptoms, and enhanced performance compared with a conventional 18% energy sports drink. However, carbohydrate intake rate during exercise was 50% higher than recommended for exercise events lasting <2h30min (60g/h). Therefore, the benefit of hydrogel carbohydrate solutions compared to conventional isotonic or hypertonic sports drinks, when being used according to the prevailing scientific recommendations for carbohydrate and fluid intake in endurance exercise, remains to be proven.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6550259590148926}
+{"content": "A study conducted in Israel compared reinfections and breakthrough infection in people who had recovered from COVID-19, those who hadn't had the virus but received the vaccine and a group that had experienced both of these events.\nThere has been a lot of speculation about whether those who have previously contracted COVID-19 developed an immunity to the virus. It was assumed that this was the case as this was the initial hypothesis involving herd immunity. Frequently, a certain percentage of the population has to be able to get an illness for it to spread. It the number is lower than this percentage the disease will spread at an increasing rate while if it's higher then the number of people contracting the illness will decrease.\nHerd immunity happens in the latter case, when a large enough proportion of the population becomes immune to the disease which will eventually eliminate its abiltiy to spread. This protest the entire population not just those who are immune to the disease. Herd immunity can happen when enough individuals have recovered from an illness and developed antibodies against future infection if they are again exposed\nThere are obvious limitations to relying on herd immunity from natural infection alone. These include the fact that a certain number of people will die from the virus and the fact that at least 70% of the population in the U.S. would need to have recovered from the virus and developed antibodies in order to achieve herd immunity in the first place.\nThe other issue is that for herd immunity to occur, people must actually develop antibodies that prevent them from developing the disease again. When the pandemic first began, it was assumed that you couldn't get the virus twice. However, this was quickly disproven as individuals began experiencing reinfections. While the rates of the disease in those who had previously contracted and recovered from it were lower, than in those who'd never had it before, it was still possible for those with the antibodies to become reinfected.\nHerd immunity can also be developed by vaccinating enough of the population to eliminate transmission. But while the vaccine effectively decreases the liklihood of severe illness, hospitalization and death, it also doesn't provide complete immunity. Additionally, there are the problems of vaccine hesitancy and refusal, and widely circulating variants that may be less responsive to the vaccine.\nIt's come to be accepted that herd immunity is unlikely because of these factors. Studies have turned to determining whether there are things we can learn from those who have recovered the virus that will help improve our ability to prevent it's transmission. A recent large scale study in Israel examined differences in reinfection and breakthrough infection rates for those who had recovered from the virus but hadn't been vaccinated, those who had received the Pfizer two dose vaccine but hadn't had the virus and those who had experienced both of these events.\nSubjects were 778,658 individuals. Of those, 62,883 were unvaccinated and had recovered from COVID-19, 673,676 were fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine and hadn't been exposed to the virus, and 42,099 were vaccinate and had recovered from the virus prior to vaccination.\nIt was found that participants who were vaccinated but had not been exposed to COVID-19 had a significantly increased risk of becoming infected with the Delta variant compared to unvaccinated individuals who had recovered from the virus. Vaccinated individuals also had a much higher risk for symptomatic COVID-19 and for requiring hospitalization due to breakthrough infections.\nParticipants who had been recovered from the virus and were vaccinated with with one dose of vaccine were found to have greater protection against the Delta variant than those in the other two groups.\n(In March, 2021 the Israeli Ministry of Health revised its guidelines and allowed individuals over the age of 16 who had recovered from the virus to receive one dose of the Pfizer vaccine, after at least a 3-month-interval had passed since the date of infection. Prior to June 2021, Israel would not allow anyone under the age of 16 to receive a vaccination.)\nThis study demonstrated that the resistance that comes from having the virus provides longer lasting and more robust protection against infection, developing symptomatic illness and required hospitalization caused by the Delta variant, compared to the resistance that results from the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. Individuals who were previously infected with COVID-19 as well as given a single dose of the vaccine gained additional protection against the Delta variant above what was experienced by those with only immunity conferred from having the virus.\nThe investigators note that these findings may not necessarily generalize to individuals who had recieved a different vaccine or to variants other than the Delta variant.\nThis is original content from NewsBreak’s Creator Program. 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+{"content": "How Mars Lost Its Water, a Crucial Component of Life.\nAccording to a study, Mars’ liquid water, which is essential for life, may have evaporated due to its small size.\nAccording to Washington University researchers, the Red Planet’s size may be the main reason it lost liquid water and looks so different from Earth’s “blue marble” despite being so close.\nThe proposal, which was presented in an article published in the journal PNAS, is one of several proposed to explain why liquid water no longer flows across Mars’ surface.\nIn a news release from Washington University, co-author Kun Wang, assistant professor of Earth and planetary sciences, remarked, “Mars’ fate was decided from the beginning.”\nWe’ve known that water once flowed freely on Mars since at least 1971, when the Mariner 9 Mars probe took photographs of dried river beds on the Red Planet’s surface. More dry lake beds and river basins have been discovered since then by subsequent trips.\nAccording to scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), there was enough water on Mars four billion years ago to cover the entire planet in a 1,500-meter-deep ocean (4,921 feet).\nThe fact that water only appears to exist on Mars as ice at high elevations raises the question of what happened to the planet’s liquid water.\nWhat Happened to Mars’ Water?\nWang and the Washington University team examined a stable form of potassium, or isotope, in 20 proven Martian meteorites to come to the conclusion that Mars lost its water due to its small size. Potassium is a useful indicator of volatiles, which are quickly vaporized substances such as water.\nThe researchers had previously used the same technology to study the formation of the moon. Mars clung to its volatiles for much longer than smaller worlds like the moon and the asteroid 4-Vesta, according to the researchers.\n“With a mass greater than Mars, there is likely a limitation on the size needs of rocky planets to retain enough water to support habitability and plate tectonics,” Wang added.\nThis implies that the larger a planet or other space object is, the longer it is likely to hang on to its volatiles, such as water, which is a necessary component of life.\nThis is not the case. This is a condensed version of the information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7093757390975952}
+{"content": "By Cassandra Banks- Snapshot Parents of both genders can appear to treat children as objects to be passed between them. They need to shift their focus to what the child needs Law makers and the courts are trying to provide children with the opportunity for a meaningful relationship with both parents\nIt was debated that the 2006 amendments to the\nFamily Law Act 1975 were intended to reflect a “new attitude” towards post-separation parenting. The Attorney-General’s Department at the time labelled it “the most significant change to family law in over 30 years”. The question remains, did the amendments provide an equal playing field or did they, as is often suggested by men’s support organisations, give fathers unrealistic expectations that equal shared parental responsibility equated with equal shared time? Was this a promotion of a fundamental feminist agenda or clever political manipulation?\nThis is not easily answered in a short article. However, the short answer could be as is stated in the\nAustralian Master Family Law Guide (6th Edition, CCH) that the Act “focuses on the importance of both parents playing an active role in the lives of their children after separation”. Is the Family Law Actunconsciously promoting a fundamental feminist agenda? I would answer no.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7619965076446533}
+{"content": "Young People's Experience of Participation When Exiting out of Care. Abstract\nThe aim of this paper is to focus on young people's experiences of participation during the process of transition from placements in out-of-home care independent life. 65 young care leavers were interviewed, 14 boys and 51 girls between 18 and 26 years old. Results show that those who were invited to participate in the planning of their care leaving experienced a more positive and successful transition from care to adulthood. When administrative regulations guided the care leaving process, young people felt excluded and out of control, and their transition became a more negative experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6171334981918335}
+{"content": "We all want to feel cared for and valued by the significant people in our life. When students feel that you value and care for them as individuals, they are more willing to comply with our requests. Developing positive teacher-student relations is also one of the most effective steps we can take to establish a positive climate in the classroom.\nRead more: Be Authentic. Take Interest. Respect.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8032369613647461}
+{"content": "CONCORD members gathered in Prague this November to explore possibilities of a cultural shift in NGOs sector. As Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are challenged, criminalised and losing support from their governments and the citizens, the aim of Learning & Exchange Forum 2018 was to explore how CSOs can change their culture to sharpen their values and remain relevant.\nThe Cotonou Partnership Agreement is coming to an end in 2020. To ensure a fair ground leading to a “partnership of equals”, CONCORD has developed a list of recommendations, serving as a contribution from civil society to the ongoing EU-ACP negotiations to ensure mutually beneficial priorities.\nThe European Commission has officially launched negotiations with the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries (ACP) on a new partnership agreement to succeed the Cotonou Agreement. This represents an opportunity to build people-centered cooperation as equal partners but, there is concern about the narrative of Africa being portrayed only as Europe’s trade and economic partner.\nThe Cotonou Partnership Agreement, the EU partnership with ACP countries (African – Caribbean and Pacific), will expire in 2020 and the official negotiations will start in August 2018. Read CONCORD’s recommendations to put “People and Planet first” in the future EU-ACP agreement.\nFor two days, on December 6th and 7th, CONCORD and the FIP-IFP organised a seminar on the post-Cotonou process. These 2 days closed with a multi-stakeholders debate, titled “Stand up for a better future for all”. What came out of this process? What have we learned? What are the next steps? Read the joint statement and discover much more in this blogpost.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5096138715744019}
+{"content": "Just a reminder the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) previously issued Lease Accounting Standard as codified in Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) No. 842, is fast approaching for nonpublic entities maintaining GAAP financial statements.\nEffective January 1, 2022, ASC 842 fundamentally changes the accounting for lessees with operating leases having a term greater than 12-months. The accounting standard will require these leases to be recorded on the lessee’s balance sheet with a right-to-use asset and a lease liability which may substantially change balance sheet measurements, key ratios and have the potential to trigger loan covenants in place in 2022 when this standard becomes effective.\nThe standard offers two transitional methods with practical expedients and will require expanded qualitative and quantitative disclosures in your financial statements.\nBecause this standard is requiring more time by company finance personnel to implement than the industry anticipated, DHA will be offering accounting support services for lease accounting beginning in October 2021 which will include the use of best-in-class cloud-based software to accelerate the implementation and support needed by management with the quantitative and qualitative compliance burdens.\nLook for our communications on this lease accounting support coming in September and contact us early to reserve a spot for your support necessary to effectively get this standard implemented by January 1, 2022 for your company.\nWritten By Brad Reich, DHA CPAs", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6233970522880554}
+{"content": "ASCI’s guidelines fall flat when put under the scanner by industry experts because of the lack of clarity and industry unwillingness.\nThough the stated claim of ASCI’s influencer guidelines is to bring transparency and accountability in the fast-growing influencer market in India, responses from industry players concerning the feasibility of implementing these guidelines have been mixed, with some claiming it has a significant impact. In contrast, others say it is business as usual.\nCampaign India reports Urban Company’s marketing director Tarun Menon saying, “The brand always believed in a transparent approach when it came to influencer activity.” However, Money Control’s simple review of Instagram profiles of a few major influencers argues that this is not the case for most of the brand-influencers collaborations.\nThis may be due to a lack of clarity regarding the guidelines. For instance, Money Control reports that influencer Dolly Singh, in over a minute-long video regarding skincare products by Olay, has mentioned #ad in the description but not in the video. Technically, this amounts to the violation of the disclosure clause under the guidelines.\nOn the other hand, there is also an unwillingness to comply from brands and influencers’ side, as these disclosures may lower the engagement rate for influencer ad campaigns.\nWith the non-binding nature of these guidelines, there is a limit to which ASCI can push them on its own. Apart from monitoring and reporting, ASCI will proactively have to look for ways to gain support from the industry players.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5799214243888855}
+{"content": "Topic\nSocial media has allowed news to be shared and consumed more widely than ever. This has had an overall positive effect on political, social and economic life. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Support your argument with relevant examples.\nMain requirement\n1. 2500 words +/-10%\n2. Reference style: APA\n3. DDL:2021.7.18 Sunday noon\nIntroduction 200-300 words\nExplain the words marked in red above, state the context in which they appear and the possible effects. In this section, you can introduce your definitions of key terms. At the end of the introduction, you should inform the reader to what extent you agree with the thesis of the title, and give a brief explanation. Optional: In this section you can tell the reader how your text is distributed.\nMain body :approximately: 2000words\nYou can use three or four subheadings to help you start a critical discussion that supports the arguments you’ve made in the introduction.\nIt should be noted that you should use the standard P.E.E format for each paragraph, including points, examples, and Explain. At the same time, you can’t just support a point, you need to critically argue, consider the pros and cons of the academic community, and finally assess that the point is correct and can support your text.\nConclusion 200 words\nSummarize the results of your discussion and inform the reader. Restate your attitude on the whole subject.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7649515271186829}
+{"content": "As the opioid epidemic continues to sweep the nation, lawmakers are becoming more conscious of the risks of drugs and criminalizing drug activity. While it is possible to face drug charges after overdosing in Tennessee, there is a Good Samaritan law that may provide some relief for those seeking medical attention to help a person who is overdosing or even to the person who is going through the overdose process. However, it is important to understand the nuances of this law to know when it may apply and the protections it provides.\nHow the law works\nThe law states that any person who seeks medical assistance in good faith for a person who is currently overdosing shall not be charged, arrested or prosecuted for a drug violation if the evidence for such criminal proceedings would be based on seeking and receiving such medical assistance. This law applies to bystanders witnessing such an overdose or the person who is experiencing the overdose. However, for the person experiencing the overdose, the immunity from prosecution and criminal charges only applies to the person's first such overdose.\nDrug overdose defined\nThe law protects the individuals if the person is actually overdosing or is believed to be overdosing. A drug overdose is defined as an acute condition believed to be linked to the use, inhalation, ingestion or injection of a controlled substance that may involve some of the following symptoms:\nComa Decreased level of consciousness Extreme physical illness Mania Respiratory depression Seeking medical assistance\nThe immunity from prosecution only applies if the person experiencing the overdose or a bystander calls 911 for assistance, contacts a poison control center or law enforcement or provides care while awaiting assistance.\nSpecial considerations\nAs explained above, for the person experiencing the drug overdose, immunity under this law is only available for the first time that this situation arises. Law enforcement is not prohibited from prosecuting drug charges if they have evidence not related to the seeking of medical assistance. If the defendant was committing another crime not related to the overdose, law enforcement may still be able to arrest him or her and continue with the prosecution for other crimes.\nEven if the immunity law does not apply, seeking medical assistance may be used as a mitigating factor in the criminal prosecution.\nSpeak with a Murfreesboro Criminal Defense Lawyer\nThe experienced Murfreesboro criminal defense team at Taylor Law Group is ready to help. We help our clients defend against all types of criminal charges, so please do not wait to contact us online or call 615-890-1982 for a consultation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7622836828231812}
+{"content": "For the modern enterprise, HR processes are increasingly complex and fraught with potential waste and error. Cycles that should take only two days may take 10 days or more. Perhaps an offer letter has been generated, but approval is repeatedly delayed. This leads to missed opportunities, and each process reboot erodes the ability to recruit...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6188434362411499}
+{"content": "In a new study, a team of researchers from Japan propose and validate an analytical model for studying cheetah galloping by comparing its predictions with cheetah data. While improving upon the current understanding of cheetah’s locomotion, their findings pave the way for designing legged robots!\n“All animal running constitutes a flight phase and a stance phase, with different dynamics governing each phase,” explains Dr. Tomoya Kamimura from Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, who specializes in intelligent mechanics and locomotion.\nDuring the flight phase, all feet are in the air and the center of mass (COM) of the whole body exhibits ballistic motion. Conversely, during the stance phase, the body receives ground reaction forces through the feet.\n“Due to such complex and hybrid dynamics, observations can only get us so far in unravelling the mechanisms underlying the running dynamics of animals,” Dr. Kamimura says.\nConsequently, researchers have turned to computer modelling to gain a better dynamic perspective of the animal gait and spine movement during running and have had remarkable success using fairly simple models. However, few studies so far have explored the types of flight and spine motion during galloping (as seen in a cheetah).\nAgainst this backdrop, Dr. Kamimura and his colleagues from Japan have now addressed this issue in a recent study published in Scientific Reports, using a simple model emulating vertical and spine movement.\nThe team, in their study, employed a two-dimensional model comprising two rigid bodies and two massless bars (representing the cheetah’s legs), with the bodies connected by a joint to replicate the bending motion of the spine and a torsional spring. Additionally, they assumed an anterior-posterior symmetry, assigning identical dynamical roles to the fore and hind legs.\nBy solving the simplified equations of motion governing this model, the team obtained six possible periodic solutions, with two of them resembling two different flight types\n(like cheetah galloping) and four, only one flight type (unlike cheetah galloping), based on the criteria related to the ground reaction forces provided by the solutions themselves. Researchers then verified these criteria with measured cheetah data, revealing that cheetah galloping in the real world indeed satisfied the criterion for two flight types through spine bending.\nAdditionally, the periodic solutions also revealed that horse galloping only involves gathered flight due to restricted spine motion, suggesting that the additional extended flight in\ncheetahs combined with spine bending allowed them to achieve such great speeds!\n“While the mechanism underlying this difference in flight types between animal species still remains unclear, our findings extend the understanding of the dynamic mechanisms underlying high-speed locomotion in cheetahs. Furthermore, they can be applied to the mechanical and control design of legged robots in the future,” speculates an optimistic Dr Kamimura.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9254174828529358}
+{"content": "Our Terms of Service prohibit misinformation related to vaccines. Since implementing our anti-vaccine policy in 2019, we have removed hundreds of fundraisers from our platform that violated this term by attempting to promote misinformation related to vaccines that have been approved by regulatory bodies.\nWhen it comes to our policy, we are committed to legal and regulatory compliance and are guided by scientific evidence from health authorities and governing bodies. The World Health Organization announced the list of vaccines against Covid-19 that meet necessary criteria for safety and efficacy in June 2021, and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine in August 2021. GoFundMe’s policy reflects this guidance.\nThroughout the ongoing and constantly evolving COVID-19 crisis, we have seen several issues related to vaccines and other mandates begin to manifest on our platform. To maintain the safety of our organizer and donor community, our Trust & Safety team have implemented the following proactive measures:\nAdded Resource labels to educate our users on fundraisers related to COVID-19 Identified organizations and individuals off the platform that have spread harmful misinformation and took proactive measures to prevent them from ever getting onto our platform Monitored for organizations and individuals that are on our platform for other fundraising purposes, but that are affiliated with the spreading of misinformation off platform Expanded our proactive monitoring measures to include emerging, misleading claims about medical products that prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure COVID-19\nIf the fundraiser violates our Anti-Vaccine policy or Terms of Service, the fundraiser and/or the account associated with the fundraiser, will be removed.\nHealth care needs: Medical expenses related to COVID-19 and vaccine-related injuries Funeral/Memorial for individuals passed from COVID-19 Nonprofit organizations expanding vaccine accessibility Mask + Vaccine mandates: Legal fees to legally challenge a mandate Dispute/pay fines if a fine was already issued\nThe constantly changing public discourse throughout this pandemic creates a unique and challenging situation for many platforms. There is not one answer or catch all, but we are remaining agile and committed to evolving our processes to identify and stop as many people as possible from spreading harmful misinformation.\nFor additional resources and guidance on vaccines, including their safety and efficacy, please visit the following authorities:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8421962857246399}
+{"content": "At Santa Rosa Gardens, we ship plants in pots rather than bareroot. By minimizing plant stress, and transplant shock, plants can adapt and grow more quickly and thrive in your garden, so you can grow with confidence.\nOur young plants are at the right stage to transplant with minimal stress, and when planted in the right place, they can take off with youthful vigor. Young plants with healthy roots, like the ones we ship, often result in better growth over time compared to larger nursery pots.\nFirst, we wrap each plant in a protective sleeve. Then they are secured and locked in place within the box, using our special designed cardboard insert. Every part of our packaging is recyclable.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9943245649337769}
+{"content": "Youth Leadership and Voice refers to the ideas, knowledge, opinions and access to the platforms that are necessary for youth to exercise their right to speak out around issues and policies that directly or indirectly affect them.\nResources December 12, 2016\nThese are the stories of several first-generation college students and graduates, and this video explores their challenges, sources of support, and recommendat…\nThis webinar featured the voices of young people and highlighted programs that are effectively leveraging youth voice and advocacy to promote policy change.\nNovember 14, 2016\nCarinne Deeds highlights shared education goals for 2017 and beyond.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.95071941614151}
+{"content": "The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold its next meeting on Monday, January 22, 2018, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has said.\nDuring its last meeting held two weeks ago, the MPC once more retained the base lending rate at 10.0%, saying inflationary pressures in the economy were muted, and inflation was expected to continue to decline in the short term.\nAccording to the committee, month-on-month overall inflation fell to 5.7% in October 2017 from 7.1% in September 2017, thereby remaining within the Government target range.\nThis decline was largely due to lower food prices, particularly for cabbages and Irish potatoes. The decrease in food prices offset the increases in fuel and electricity prices in October.\nCBK Governor Dr Patrick Njoroge, who chairs the Committee, non-food-non-fuel (NFNF) inflation remained below 5%, demonstrating that demand pressures are muted. Despite an increase in international oil prices which has exerted upward pressure on fuel prices, improved weather conditions and the extension of the maize subsidy are expected to continue supporting a further lowering in food prices and a decline in overall inflation in the near term, he added.\nDuring the next meeting, it is expected that MPC might give direction on plans to review the interest rate caps law following the negative performance of the banking sector in 2017, which was partly attributed to the law that was effected in September 2016.\nAfter the last meeting on November 23, Njoroge said the MPC continues to monitor the impact of the interest rate caps on the effective transmission of monetary policy.\nThe Kenya Bankers Association and individual banks have been pushing for a revision of the law that caps interest rates at 4% above the base lending rate, also known as the Central Bank Rate (CBR). It has stood at 10% since late last year.\n“The CBK will continue to closely monitor developments in the global and domestic economy, and stands ready to take additional measures as necessary,” he said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9552510976791382}
+{"content": "Transposable elements are not reactivated in natural hybrids of the yeast Saccharomyces paradoxus, but their accumulation is genotype-specific and is not predicted by the evolutionary divergence between a hybrid's parents.\nIn addition to its academic merits, characterizing the genetic determinants of male (in)fertility and identifying clinically actionable genetic variants can lead to improved diagnosis or even treatment of such conditions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6000901460647583}
+{"content": "Market Snapshot\nThe golf cart market revenue is likely to touch\nUS$ 2.9 Bn by 2021, according to Fact. MR. The overall golf cart market is expected to reach US$ 5.4 Bn by 2031, expanding nearly 2x.\nDemand for electric golf carts is expected to be influenced by the 5 market players, holding\n48% of the golf cart market in 2021. Rising demand for fast, electric, and technologically advanced golf carts with eco-friendly components will propel the industry at a CAGR exceeding 6% through 2031. Key Points Covered in Golf Cart Industry Survey Market Estimates and Forecasts (2016-2031) Key Drivers and Restraints Shaping Market Growth Segment-wise, Country-wise, and Region-wise Analysis Competition Mapping and Benchmarking Brand Share and Market Share Analysis Key Product Innovations and Regulatory Climate COVID-19 Impact on Golf Carts and How to Navigate Recommendation on Key Winning Strategies\nKnow More Details About the Report\nGolf Carts Revenue Analysis 2016-2020 Vs Future Outlook 2021-2031\nAccording to Fact.MR- a market research and competitive intelligence provider- global market for golf carts has grown at a CAGR of\n3.6% from 2016-2020. Extensive utilization for transportation purposes including personal use, golf courses and industry use has accelerated demand in the historical period.\nEnd users are exhibiting preference for custom-built golf carts with additional add-ons to suit user requirements. Using a golf cart or LSVs for short trips helps conserve fuel and achieve transportation economy, another key reason for their uptake.\nThe combination of these factors leads to ideal conditions for the expansion of golf carts demand around the world. As per the market study, overall demand is expected to surge at a CAGR of\n6.3% from 2021 to 2031 to reach US$ 5.3 Bn. How is the Scramble for Fuel Economy Spurring Golf Carts Demand?\nThe growing need for golf carts in residential areas, hotels, airports, university campuses, and railway stations has contributed to the increasing demand for golf carts. Since they are electric powered, golf carts emit low noise, offer greater safety, and reduce the likelihood of emissions.\nAdditionally, rapid industrialization has prompted the development of new technological golf carts for industrial uses. Advancements and technological innovations such as the reduced need for components replacement, faster recharge cycles, and high durability are bolstering demand for golf carts in the global market.\nAvail customized purchase options for your needs\nHow are Low-Speed Vehicle Tests Spurring R&D in Golf Carts?\nA lot of research and development on golf carts is conducted across several regions. One example is the deployment in the Cape Fear region. From fairways to roadways, golf carts are becoming mainstream, offering people a convenient option to travel around town.\nTests are conducted on low-speed vehicles to see if they can share the road with faster vehicles and travel along state-maintained roads. According to various studies, the vehicles have been legally allowed on state-run roads with a 35 mph speed limit. In the region, these vehicles are governed by the same rules as motor vehicles. Hence, manufacturers are accelerating R&D to augment supply.\nCountry-wise Insights What is the Demand Outlook for Golf Carts in the U.S.?\nRising disposable incomes and the increased popularity of golf has spurred sales of golf carts in the U.S. Golf carts equipped with batteries and solar power are contributing to market growth, which is resulting in a spike in demand for golf carts.\nThe increasing number of golf courses in the country is expected to increase the demand for the golf carts market. As per Fact.MR’s projections, the U.S golf carts industry reached\nUS$ 1 Bn as of 2020, expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% until 2031. How is the Asian Region Broadening Prospects for Golf Cart Sales?\nThe Asian region has experienced urbanization that is resulting in urban lifestyles of improved citizens that are creating a need for luxurious lifestyles. India, China, and Japan are considered high potential markets for golf cart sales in Asia.\nThe need for eco-friendly vehicles in this region is one of the biggest factors influencing electric device sales. With the help of technological innovations in the field of battery management, golf cart manufacturers can improve vehicle range and reduce charging cycles.\nThe use of golf carts in this region can be attributed to the stringent rules applied by the government on emissions of pollutants in the atmosphere and the rising demand for electric vehicles will surge the market for golf carts. The region is poised to hold around\n60% revenue share.\nAn Adaptive Approach to Modern-day Research Needs\nCategory-wise Insights How is Demand for Push-Pull Carts Expected to Grow?\nA growing awareness of the health, wealth, and fitness benefits of walking is propelling the demand for push-pull carts among golfers. A CAGR of\n5% is projected for this segment until 2031.\nIn golf, push-pull carts occupy a unique place in the market. Foldable and motorized carts are in high demand due to their ease of use and reduction of physical exertion from pulling a lug or moving them around the golf course.\nWhy are Powered Golf Carts Acquiring Traction?\nAccording to Fact.MR, demand for powered golf carts is anticipated to surge at a CAGR of over\n5% to reach a substantial valuation by 2031. Heightening demand for automation in industrial and sports settings is primarily accelerating sales for many years.\nDemand for electric-powered golf carts is expected to gain significant traction, as end users strive to incorporate more environmentally conducive transportation alternatives.\nCompetitive Landscape\nMajor players with a prominent share in the market are focusing on expanding their customer base.\nFor instance, Club Car has designed Disney Robot Golf Carts, introduced at Walt Disney World Resort’s Orlando golf courses. Using Bluetooth and GPS technology, the robotic TempoWalkcarts transport clubs around Disney's golf courses at Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail. Likewise, Cricket Mini Golf Carts designed a fully suspended electric mini golf cart that is lightweight, portable, easy to own, four-seater, and fun to drive. The cart is eco-friendly, collapsible, and can fit in a motorhome basement.\nHave a report related query? Speak to us directly\nReport Scope\nAttribute\nDetails\nForecast Period\n2021-2031\nHistorical Data Available for\n2016-2020\nMarket Analysis\nUS$ Mn for Value & ‘000 Units for Volume\nKey Regions Covered\nKey Countries Covered\nKey Market Segments Covered\nKey Companies Profiled\nPricing\nAvailable upon Request\nKey Segments Covered\nProduct Push-Pull Golf Carts Gasoline Golf Carts Electric Golf Carts Solar Powered Golf Carts\nOperation Manual Golf Carts Powered Golf Carts\nApplication Golf Carts for Golf Courses Golf Carts for Personal Use Golf Carts for Industry Use Golf Carts for Other Applications\nOwnership Rented Golf Carts Fully Owned Golf Carts Golf Cart Market- Scope of Report\nA recent study by Fact.MR on the golf cart market offers a 10-year forecast for 2021 to 2031. The study analyzes crucial trends that are currently determining the growth of the market. This report explicates on vital dynamics, such as the drivers, restraints, and opportunities for key market players along with key stakeholders as well as emerging players associated with offering golf carts.\nThe study also provides the dynamics responsible for influencing the future status of the golf cart market over the forecast period. A detailed assessment of value chain analysis, business execution, and supply chain analysis across regional markets has been covered in the report.\nA list of prominent companies operating in the golf cart market, along with their product portfolios, enhances the reliability of this comprehensive research study.\nReport Summary\nThe study offers comprehensive analysis on diverse features, including production capacities, demand, product developments, revenue generation, and sales of golf carts across the globe.\nA comprehensive estimate on the market has been provided through an optimistic as well as a conservative scenario, taking into account the sales of golf carts during the forecast period. Price point comparison by region with global average price is also considered in the study.\nKey Questions Answered in Report Which are the most lucrative golf cart markets? Which factors will impact the growth of golf carts? How will changing trends impact the strategies of market players? How can market players capture the low-hanging opportunities across regions? Which companies are leading the golf cart industry? What are the winning strategies of stakeholders in the market? Analysis on Market Size Evaluation\nThe market has been analyzed for each segment in terms of volume (‘000 Units) and value (US$ Mn).\nEstimates at global and regional levels for golf carts are available in terms of “US$ Mn” for value and in “‘000 Units” for volume. A Y-o-Y growth contrast on prominent market segments, along with market attractiveness evaluation, has been incorporated in the report. Furthermore, absolute dollar opportunity analysis of all the segments adds prominence to the report. Absolute dollar opportunity plays a crucial role in assessing the level of opportunity that a manufacturer/distributor can look to achieve, along with identifying potential resources, considering the sales and distribution perspective in the global golf cart market.\nInspected Assessment on Regional Segments\nKey sections have been elaborated in the report, which have helped deliver projections on regional markets. These chapters include regional macros (political, economic, and business environment outlook), which are expected to have a momentous influence on the growth of the golf cart market during the forecast period.\nCountry-specific valuation on demand for golf carts has been offered for each region, along with market scope estimates and forecasts, price index, and impact analysis of the dynamics of prominence in regions and countries. For all regional markets, Y-o-Y growth estimates have also been incorporated in the report.\nDetailed breakup in terms of value & volume for emerging countries has also been included in the report.\nIn-depth Analysis on Competition Analysis\nThe report sheds light on leading manufacturers of golf carts, along with their detailed profiles. Essential and up-to-date data related to market performers who are principally engaged in offering golf cart has been brought with the help of a detailed dashboard view. Market share analysis and comparison of prominent players provided in the report permits report readers to take preemptive steps in advancing their businesses.\nCompany profiles have been included in the report, which include essentials such as product portfolios and key strategies, along with all-inclusive SWOT analysis on each player. Company presence is mapped and presented through a matrix for all the prominent players, thus providing readers with actionable insights, which helps in thoughtfully presenting the market status, and predicting the competition level in the golf cart domain.\nResearch Methodology\nIn Fact.MR’s study, a unique research methodology is utilized to conduct extensive research on the growth of the golf cart industry, and reach conclusions on the future growth parameters. This research methodology is a combination of primary and secondary research, which helps analysts ensure the accuracy and reliability of the drawn conclusions.\nSecondary resources referred to by analysts during the preparation of the market study include statistics from governmental organizations, trade journals, white papers, and internal and external proprietary databases. Analysts have interviewed senior managers, product portfolio managers, CEOs, VPs, marketing/product managers, and market intelligence managers, all of whom have contributed to the development of the research report as a primary resource.\n- FAQs -\nBy 2021, sales of golf carts are likely to reach US$ 2.9 Bn in value, as per Fact.MR’s recent study\nThe overall golf cart market is expected to reach US$ 5.4 Bn by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% for 2021-2031\nAccording to Fact.MR, between 2016 and 2020, golf carts sales expanded at a CAGR of 3.6%\nAdoption of new technologies and rising popularity of electric vehicles is trending in the golf cart market\nIncreasing need to replace fuel powered vehicles with electric vehicles is driving demand for golf carts\nThe top players such as Club Car LLC, E-Z Go, Yamaha Golf Car Company, Columbia ParCar Corp, and Hitachi Co. Ltd., hold 48% of the overall market share\nU.S, China, India, Japan and South Korea are expected to influence future golf carts demand\nThe U.S golf carts market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6% over the forecast period\nThe market for Europe is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period\nThe Asian market for golf carts is expected to generate 60% of global revenue until 2031\nNeed an Exclusive Report for your Unique Requirement? - Related Reports - Talk Show: The Rise of Intelligent Packaging Personalized, Connected and Sustainable - Our Clients - - Evaluate How Fact.MR's Report Can Help. - Is the market research conducted by Fact.MR?\nYes, the report has been compiled by expert analysts of Fact.MR, through a combination of primary and secondary research. To know more about how the research was conducted, you can speak to a research analyst.\nWhat research methodology is followed by Fact.MR?\nFact.MR follows a methodology that encompasses the demand-side assessment of the market, and triangulates the same through a supply-side analysis. This methodology is based on the use of standard market structure, methods, and definitions.\nWhat are the sources of secondary research?\nFact.MR conducts extensive secondary research through proprietary databases, paid databases, and information available in the public domain. We refer to industry associations, company press releases, annual reports, investor presentations, and research papers. More information about desk research is available upon request.\nWho are the respondents for primary research?\nFact.MR speaks to stakeholders across the spectrum, including C-level executives, distributors, product manufacturers, and industry experts. For a full list of primary respondents, please reach out to us.\nIs a sample of this report available for evaluation?\nYes, you can request a sample, and it will be sent to you through an email.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.514684796333313}
+{"content": "The clean energy sector is playing a leading role in providing the solutions to meet the net zero by 2050 target. In the run up to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November, we want to showcase the leading efforts of our vibrant sector.\n#FacesoftheEnergyTransition is a digital campaign run by all the UK energy trade associations, supported by COP26 and Race To Zero digital channels, designed to celebrate the inspiring individuals and pioneering projects working to achieve the clean energy transition and tackle the climate crisis internationally.\nWe have produced a series of videos celebrating those individuals – click through them below to hear inspiring stories from voices across the sector.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9717232584953308}
+{"content": "When investigating an industrial incident, one piece of information I always ask for is the relevant P&ID’s for the process. P&ID stands for Piping and Instrumentation Diagram and is defined as “A schematic diagram of the relationship between instruments, controllers, piping, and system equipment.” The information from the P&ID’s covering the vessel or vessels involved in an incident can be very useful.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5418068170547485}
+{"content": "Ether (ETH) hit higher lows over the course of 2021, and the current trend suggests that $ 1,800 could be the low for April. Even traders and investors who don’t rely on tech specs have become optimists after Visa launched a pilot to process USD Coin (USDC) transactions over the Ethereum network.\nGiven that the price of Ether looks like it is ready to hit new annual highs, there are some investment opportunities on the table. Buying and holding is an excellent strategy and leveraged long up to 2x. The problem is on the downside, as a 20% move in futures contracts would result in a 40% loss. Not to mention, there isn’t a lot of room for additional leverage as it requires a substantial advance payment.\nOption strategies, on the other hand, offer excellent opportunities for traders who have a set goal. For those who expect a moderate price increase of 15% in 30 days, the “Iron Condor” strategy, for example, offers 12% profit with minimal upfront requirements. This strategy also limits the disadvantage to 10% regardless of how the asset performs.\nThis bullish strategy is to buy 10 ethers worth $ 1,600 put options while selling the same amount of $ 2,240 calls. To complete the trade, the buyer sells put options worth 7.5 ethers valued at $ 2,080 and settles them by purchasing 8 ether contracts valued at $ 2,880.\nIn contrast to perpetual futures (inverse swaps), options have a fixed expiry date, so that the expected result must occur during the defined period.\nThe Ether (ETH) calendar option below refers to the end of April 30th. However, this strategy can also be applied to Bitcoin (BTC) or applied to any other time period.\nDerivatives exchanges value these contracts in ether, ie the displayed profits and losses are calculated in ether fractions on the expiry date.\nGiven that Ether is currently trading at $ 1,810, any result between $ 1,790 and $ 2,545 (up 40.6%) will result in a net profit. For example, a price increase of 15% to $ 2,080 results in a net profit of 1.2 ETH, or $ 2,500.\nThe maximum loss of this strategy is 1.04 ETH. This will happen if the price is below $ 1,600 (minus 12%) or above $ 2,545 on April 30th.\nThe appeal of the Iron Condor strategy is the potential gain of 1.2 ETH, while losses are limited to under $ 1,600 upon expiry.\nOverall, this conservative strategy gives a much better risk / return rate than trading leveraged futures due to the limited disadvantage. The upfront cost (deposit) is 1.04 ETH and this also reflects the maximum potential loss.\nThe views and opinions expressed here are solely those of author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading step is associated with risks. You should do your own research when making a decision.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6082586050033569}
+{"content": "The value-depressing ripple effect that foreclosures can have on homes also relates to apartment buildings in New York City. A study by the Citizens Housing & Planning Council and Enterprise organization showed that buildings\nwithin 250 feet of ones that were in foreclosure saw a 14% increase in Class C housing code violations. As a neighborhood's value becomes more imperiled due to foreclosed properties, landlords are suspected of making fewer repairs to nearby buildings and allowing more housing code violations. [WSJ]\nFiled under:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8614040613174438}
+{"content": "Mindfulness\nMindfulness can have a positive effect on symptoms like irritability, depression, and anxiety in middle-aged menopausal women. The goal during mindful moments is not to empty the mind but to become an observer of the mind’s activity while being kind to oneself. The second step is to create a pause. Take a deep breath and observe one’s own space, thoughts, and emotions non-judgmentally. The resulting calm helps lower stress.\nTreatment Type: Lifestyle Changes MMM Reviews:\nThis lifestyle change has not been reviewed by the Menopause Made Modern team.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5634970664978027}
+{"content": "The optimal diet involves eating mostly 'real', whole, nutrient-dense foods and avoiding food 'products' that include processed, addictive, inflammatory food like products high in flours, sugars, trans-fats, salt and toxic additives.\nBelow are some sample recipes to try, most of which are incorporated into e-recipe books provided during a NuU healing programme.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9607268571853638}
+{"content": "Our women’s health physiotherapy program focuses on pelvic floor function and dysfunction in women with range of pelvic floor disorders. We are currently exploring:\nPelvic pain: Women with endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain. We are exploring pelvic floor muscle properties, specifically muscle tenderness and muscle tone, as well as symptoms of bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction and psychosocial distress, in women pre- and post-laparoscopy for pelvic pain. Women with provoked vestibulodynia, and ultrasound elastography to explore pelvic floor muscle stiffness. Pelvic floor disorders, including bladder and bowel incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, in women who: Engage in regular exercise, including elite female athletes Are diagnosed with and have undergone treatment for gynaecological cancer Have undergone treatment for breast cancer The feasibility, clinical and cost effectiveness effectiveness of telehealth-delivered pelvic floor muscle training to treat urinary incontinence in women following treatment for gyneacological or breast cancer. Researchers Graduate Researchers\nJodie Dakic\nRobyn Brennen\nUdari Colombage\nRachel Nelligan", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6816112995147705}
+{"content": "We screen natural products for antimicrobial, antiviral and anticancer activity, immunomodulatory effects, as inhibitors of cell adhesion and antioxidants. High-resolution MRI-tomography with 7T magnet (PharmaScan 70/16US, Bruker) allows us to search in situ for compounds with anticancer, anti-stroke and anti ischemia activity, inhibitors of angiogenesis and hepatoprotective substances.\nAuthors: Aminin D.L., Anisimov M.M., Prokof’eva N.G., Agafonova I.G., Likhatskaya G.N., Stonik V.A.\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8433786034584045}
+{"content": "To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the knowledge and understanding school Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) have of child sexual abuse; and what training DSLs receive to help them to respond appropriately.\nAnswered on\n8 July 2021\nSchools and colleges must have regard to the statutory safeguarding guidance ‘Keeping children safe in education’ (KCSIE). This guidance sets out the role of the designated safeguarding lead, and highlights that they should undergo training to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the role. Designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) should have a good understanding of their own role, and the processes, procedures, and responsibilities of other agencies.\nThe department keeps the KCSIE guidance under review, updating and strengthening it as required (usually on an annual basis), to ensure all schools and colleges have the guidance to meet their statutory duties to safeguard children. As part of this, we also carry out regular public consultations, with the most recent closing on 4 March 2021. In total, 90% of respondents agreed that Part five of the draft guidance provides schools and colleges with the right level of information to support them to manage reports of child-on-child sexual violence and sexual harassment effectively. Of the 7% who said it was not enough, the information which they would like to see included is already within the additional advice document, entitled ‘Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment between children in schools and colleges’ (SVSH). KCSIE is supplemented with SVSH, which provides detailed advice about all types of child sexual abuse, including peer-on-peer abuse, the focus of the recent Ofsted review.\nThe guidance helps schools and colleges understand what they need to do to respond quickly and effectively when an incident occurs, or if they have concerns about a child, including all forms of sexual abuse.\nThe Everyone’s Invited testimonies have shown us the scale and nature of sexual abuse and harassment experienced by young people, often by their peers. The department acted quickly by asking Ofsted to carry out a thematic review into sexual abuse, the findings from which have now been widely reported and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges. We have also set up a dedicated NSPCC helpline to support anyone who has experienced sexual abuse in educational settings or has concerns about someone or the issues raised.\nWe have already updated and published the information statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and Sexual Violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges, both coming into force for this September. The updated guidance will ensure that schools and colleges, including DSLs, have even clearer guidance on how to deal with reports of sexual abuse, where to seek additional support (including engagement with the multi-agency safeguarding partners), help them make decisions when there are long-term investigations, harmful sexual behaviour, or when a criminal investigation does not lead to a prosecution or conviction. We will also update the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance in due course.\nWe will continue to develop our policies and engage with sector experts to understand the emerging risks and harms that children face, especially regarding peer-on-peer abuse, sexual exploitation, and online harms. As part of this work, we will keep the statutory guidance under review to update and strengthen as required, to ensure all schools and colleges have the guidance to meet their statutory duties to safeguard children. It goes without saying that we will thoroughly consider all the findings of the recent Ofsted report as part of this routine process. The work on the 2022 iteration of KCSIE has already started, including a cross-government review of the definitions of sexual abuse, including peer-on-peer, to consider how to better reflect the experiences of children and young people.\nWe are extending the DSL supervision trials, involving 30 local areas, to up to 10 further local authorities, with a specific focus on sexual abuse. The programme, led by What Works for Children’s Social Care, aims to strengthen support for designated safeguarding leads and will help build the evidence base on what works.\nWe are committed to developing an online resource hub for designated safeguarding leads where they can access relevant advice and guidance on a range of issues. The online resources will be developed with DSLs and relevant sector experts and made available in 2022. We will be working with the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse to include resources on child sexual abuse.\nThe government will also undertake further work to consider how we can give greater status and support to designated safeguarding leads, looking first at the model we have for Special Educational Needs Coordinators.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8725355267524719}
+{"content": "ManChem’s COVID-19 Resource Centre Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) was confirmed as the causative agent of what we now know as ‘Coronavirus Disease 2019’ (COVID-19). Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Building or Facility Close off areasused by the person who is sick. Companies do not necessarily need to close operations, if they can close off affected areas. Open outside doors and windowsto increase air circulation in the area. Wait 24 hoursbefore you clean or disinfect. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible. Clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is sick, such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared electronic equipment like tablets, touch screens, keyboards, remote controls, and ATM machines. Once area has been appropriately disinfected, it can be opened for use. Workers without close contactwith the person who is sick can return to work immediately after disinfection. If more than 7 dayssince the person who is sick visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary. Continue routine cleaning and disinfection. This includes everyday practices that businesses and communities normally use to maintain a healthy environment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5064529776573181}
+{"content": "Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists\nFor clients in Doylestown with chronic pain, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, and other health issues such as anxiety and depression, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, or MBCT, is a two-part therapy that aims to reduce stress, manage pain, and embrace the freedom to respond to situations by choice. MCBT blends two disciplines--cognitive therapy and mindfulness. Mindfulness helps by reflecting on moments and thoughts without passing judgment. MBCT clients pay close attention to their feelings to reach an objective mindset, thus viewing and combating life's unpleasant occurrences.\nMindfulness Based therapists in Doylestown can help with issues like anxiety and depression in their role as Doylestown MBCT therapists.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9826180338859558}
+{"content": "Veterinary surgeons (vets) provide us with a fascinating platform to study anthropocentric and zoocentric beliefs, which we argue are gendered in both their genesis and practice. Gendered in the sense of the double meaning of our title ‘who's a good boy then?’, which reflects both a default male gender and a patronizing masculine claim to mastery over the animal. In addition, veterinary practices are organized in specifically masculine ways that, despite the demographic feminization of the profession, are oblivious to distinctively gendered practices and concerns and thus to the reproduction of gendered inequalities. The research also focuses on how there is a tendency for vets to neglect their own bodies for the sake of the animal's welfare (zoocentrism) but, at the same time, this reflects and reproduces masculine anthropocentric demands for human supremacy involving linear rational and effective control over the animal as a necessary part of their commercial and career success. In the empirical presentation, we show how organizational gendering within the gendered organization of veterinary surgery occurs at all levels, sometimes openly and explicitly, but also covertly and implicitly. In seeking to interrogate the covert and implicit in gender asymmetry, we draw on post‐humanist feminist philosophical perspectives that facilitate our challenging of the gendered anthropocentric organization of veterinary work.\nThis is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Clarke, C, Knights, D. Who's a good boy then? Anthropocentric masculinities in veterinary practice. Gender Work Organ. 2019; 26: 267– 287. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.12244 which has been published in final form at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/gwao.12244 This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance With Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5464814305305481}
+{"content": "Successful fundraising deals and attractive returns have resulted in burgeoning assets across PE funds globally. The value of these assets crossed an astounding USD4tn for the first time. The PE space has not only been growing but evolving and has adopted outsourcing as one of its boosters for growth. As per PwC, 70% of PE firms in Europe are actively outsourcing. Among US-based PE firms, approximately 30-40% have been outsourcing. PE funds have been outsourcing areas such as the tax function, compliance reporting, fund accounting, technology and even investor relations. Unsurprisingly, India is emerging as an outsourcing hub for PE firms.\nHere are some of the leading reasons why PE firms are outsourcing to India:\nCompliance-related requirements PE firms need to comply with several legal and regulatory requirements. For instance, as per the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, PE firms need to provide accurate and timely financial reports. Preparing these reports for these reports is a time consuming and vital task. Indian firms have capable accounting professionals and robust infrastructure to manage repetitive yet critical tasks such as on-demand financial reporting and accounting. The Indian outsourcing sector has been in existence for nearly two decades and is well equipped to take on such projects. This enables in-house PE professionals to focus on their core competencies, which include raising funds for unlisted companies. A mature PE landscape India emerged as the second-largest deal market in Asia-Pacific (APAC) in 2019 with more than 1,000 PE and venture capital deals valued at USD45bn. Large-scale PE firms in India have created a mature PE landscape in the country. India's share in the APAC deal market increased to ca.25% in 2019, with the value of investments increasing by 70 compared to the previous year. The consumer technology space attracted deals amounting to almost USD7.7bn. Sectors such as e-commerce, on-demand services, healthcare and software as a service (SAS) are poised to experience tremendous growth. Thus, India already has a mature PE landscape: there are individuals as well as processes that could play a crucial role in supporting PE infrastructure abroad. Access to world-class talent India has a huge talent pool of engineers, managers and accountants who are proficient in English. With the proliferation of cheap and accessible internet, Indian students and professionals have been investing in upskilling themselves. This talent pool is a compelling justification for PE firms to outsource their operations to India. Cost reductions Outsourcing offers long-lasting benefits and one of the most significant is cost reductions up to 30-70% in PE fund operations. Therefore, a significant share of management fees may be booked as fund profits. Outsourced solutions require less spending compared to in-house professionals. Plug-and-play model When the frequency of deals rises, the quantum of supporting activities would also increase. However, scaling up in-house teams may not be a viable solution, as a reversal in the trend would result in PE firms with oversized staff, which would have to be reduced and could lead to multiple complications . Outsourcing to India presents a plug-and-play model for private equity outsourcing, as they could ramp their outsourcing operations up and down as per demand. This optimises their operations and improves their margins. An extended work day Outsourcing to India means that work continues throughout the day due to time zone differences. When professionals in western countries end their day, their Indian counterparts would be starting work in the morning. The latter would be able to complete and submit their tasks in the evening and their colleagues in the western markets would be able to access important information and insights when they report for work. This significantly improves efficiency. Discreet due diligence Conducting due diligence of prospective investors is an extremely crucial activity. PE firms would not want their targets to know about these activities. Hence, it is suitable to outsource such activities to a firm based in India that could conduct extensive due diligence without the prospective investee getting a whiff of the impending deal.\nThe above-mentioned reasons are why most PE companies outsource to India.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8951029181480408}
+{"content": "We present the first approach to volumetric performance capture and novel-view rendering at real-time speed from monocular video, eliminating the need for expensive multi-view systems or cumbersome pre-acquisition of a personalized template model. Our system reconstructs a fully textured 3D human from each frame by leveraging Pixel-Aligned Implicit Function (PIFu). While PIFu achieves high-resolution reconstruction in a memory-efficient manner, its computationally expensive inference prevents us from deploying such a system for real-time applications. To this end, we propose a novel hierarchical surface localization algorithm and a direct rendering method without explicitly extracting surface meshes. By culling unnecessary regions for evaluation in a coarse-to-fine manner, we successfully accelerate the reconstruction by two orders of magnitude from the baseline without compromising the quality. Furthermore, we introduce an Online Hard Example Mining (OHEM) technique that effectively suppresses failure modes due to the rare occurrence of challenging examples. We adaptively update the sampling probability of the training data based on the current reconstruction accuracy, which effectively alleviates reconstruction artifacts. Our experiments and evaluations demonstrate the robustness of our system to various challenging angles, illuminations, poses, and clothing styles. We also show that our approach compares favorably with the state-of-the-art monocular performance capture. Our proposed approach removes the need for multi-view studio settings and enables a consumer-accessible solution for volumetric capture.\nIn this section, we describe the overall pipeline of our algorithm for real-time\nvolumetric capture (Fig. 2). Given a live stream of RGB images, our goal is to\nobtain the complete 3D geometry of the performing subject in real-time with\nthe full textured surface, including unseen regions. To achieve an accessible\nsolution with minimal requirements, we process each frame independently, as\ntracking-based solutions are prone to accumulating errors and sensitive to\ninitialization, causing drift and instability [49, 88]. Although recent approaches\nhave demonstrated that the use of anchor frames [3,10] can alleviate drift, ad-hoc\nengineering is still required to handle common but extremely challenging scenarios\nsuch as changing the subject.\nFor each frame, we first apply real-time segmentation of the subject from the background. The segmented image is then fed into our enhanced Pixel-Aligned Implicit Function (PIFu) [61] to predict continuous occupancy fields where the underlining surface is defined as a 0.5-level set. Once the surface is determined, texture inference on the surface geometry is also performed using PIFu, allowing for rendering from any viewpoint for various applications. As this deep learning framework with effective 3D shape representation is the core building block of the proposed system, we review it in Sec. 3.1, describe our enhancements to it, and point out the limitations on its surface inference and rendering speed. At the heart of our system, we develop a novel acceleration framework that enables real-time inference and rendering from novel viewpoints using PIFu (Sec. 3.2). Furthermore, we further improve the robustness of the system by sampling hard examples on the fly to efficiently suppress failure modes in a manner inspired by Online Hard Example Mining [64] (Sec. 3.3).\nTo reduce the computation required for real-time performance capture, we\nintroduce two novel acceleration techniques. First, we present an efficient surface\nlocalization algorithm that retains the accuracy of the brute-force reconstruction\nwith the same complexity as naive octree-based reconstruction algorithms.\nFurthermore, since our final outputs are renderings from novel viewpoints, we\nbypass the explicit mesh reconstruction stage by directly generating a novel-view\nrendering from PIFu. By combining these two algorithms, we can successfully\nrender the performance from arbitrary viewpoints in real-time. We describe each\nalgorithm in detail below.\nOctree-based Robust Surface Localization. The major bottleneck of the pipeline\nis the evaluation of implicit functions represented by an MLP at an excessive\nnumber of 3D locations. Thus, substantially reducing the number of points to\nbe evaluated would greatly increase the performance. The octree is a common\ndata representation for efficient shape reconstruction [87] which hierarchically\nreduces the number of nodes in which to store data. To apply an octree for an\nimplicit surface parameterized by a neural network, recently [45] propose an\nalgorithm that subdivides grids only if it is adjacent to the boundary nodes\n(i.e., the interface between inside node and outside node) after binarizing the\npredicted occupancy value. We found that this approach often produces inaccurate\nreconstructions compared to the surface reconstructed by the brute force baseline\n(see Fig. 3). Since a predicted occupancy value is a continuous value in the range\n[0, 1], indicating the confidence in and proximity to the surface, another approach\nis to subdivide grids if the maximum absolute deviation of the neighbor coarse\ngrids is larger than a threshold. While this approach allows for control over the\ntrade-off between reconstruction accuracy and acceleration, we also found that\nthis algorithm either excessively evaluates unnecessary points to perform accurate\nreconstruction or suffers from impaired reconstruction quality in exchange for\nhigher acceleration. To this end, we introduce a surface localization algorithm\nthat hierarchically and precisely determines the boundary nodes.\nWe train our networks using NVIDIA GV100s with 512 × 512 images. During\ninference, we use a Logitech C920 webcam on a desktop system equipped with 62\nGB RAM, a 6-core Intel i7-5930K processor, and 2 GV100s. One GPU performs\ngeometry and color inference, while the other performs surface reconstruction,\nwhich can be done in parallel in an asynchronized manner when processing\nmultiple frames. The overall latency of our system is on average 0.25 second.\nWe evaluate our proposed algorithms on the RenderPeople [57] and BUFF datasets [82], and on self-captured performances. In particular, as public datasets of 3D clothed humans in motion are highly limited, we use the BUFF datasets [82] for quantitative comparison and evaluation and report the average error measured by the Chamfer distance and point-to-surface (P2S) distance from the prediction to the ground truth. We provide implementation details, including the training dataset and real-time segmentation module, in the appendix. In Fig. 1, we demonstrate our real-time performance capture and rendering from a single RGB camera. Because both the reconstructed geometry and texture inference for unseen regions are plausible, we can obtain novel-view renderings in real-time from a wide range of poses and clothing styles. We provide additional results with various poses, illuminations, viewing angles, and clothing in the appendix and supplemental video.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8210353851318359}
+{"content": "This article looks firstly at the consequences of sleep deprivation and fatigue. We then provide some tips which you can try to sleep better—before you resort to medication.\nA recent study with significant implications for nursing care found that even minor sleep deprivation can increase pain sensitivity and cause a drop in the neurotransmitters that relieve pain.\nIndividuals should need to realize the importance of sleep and its relation to fulfillment, productivity, and activity. Here are seven sleep-promoting tips nurses must share to their clients:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9682071805000305}
+{"content": "If you have your own car insurance, you likely don't need to purchase additional car insurance for your rental car. You should check your insurance policy or call your insurer to make sure, but most policies extend the definition of your \"covered vehicle\" to any vehicle you rent.\nIf you don’t have a debit or credit card, you can still rent a car. A number of national car rental companies accept cash deposits, though be aware that those that do often require hefty deposits and the completion of extra paperwork.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9448927640914917}
+{"content": "Beyond the classifier/gender dichotomy Beyond the classifier/gender dichotomy\nThe role of flexibility in a more integrated typology of nominal classification\nThe entrenched nature of the gender/classifier dichotomy stands in the way of better typologies of nominal classification. How can we move beyond it to a more integrated view of nominal classification? Looking at a range of kinds of data from the Australian language Mawng, it is clear that our understanding of many less well-known nominal classification systems reflects a lack of data on how the system is used. Mawng has what seems like a well-behaved system of five genders, including gender agreement in the verb. However, the genders, like classifiers, play a crucial role in constructing meaning in discourse, often in the absence of nouns. Nominal classification systems must be contextualized in terms of their roles in constructing meaning in discourse, in order to do them justice in typologies. Greater emphasis on the flexibility of nominal classification systems and less on the role of nouns will also move efforts forward.\nOxford Scholarship Online requires a subscription or purchase to access the full text of books within the service. Public users can however freely search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter.\nIf you think you should have access to this title, please contact your librarian.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8649106621742249}
+{"content": "One more federal court has come out against proceeding with expensive and potentially unnecessary class discovery pending the resolution of dispositive motions.\nThe facts are straightforward: In\nSilva v. Connected Investors, No. 7:21-CV-74-BO , 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 176184 (E.D.N.C. Sept. 16, 2021), defendant filed a motion to stay discovery while its motion for judgment on the pleadings in a putative TCPA class action was pending. Defendant highlighted that the motion, if successful, had the potential to dispose of the entire case, which would moot the need for class discovery. Defendant also pointed to the broad-reaching class discovery Plaintiff had requested, and highlighted the burden involved in responding to that discovery.\nAlthough Plaintiff opposed, claiming four months into the litigation was too late for the request and arguing potential prejudice via the loss of evidence from third parties, the Court found for defendant. It agreed that defendant’s motion could terminate the entire litigation, and observed that discovery was not necessary to resolve the motion for judgment on the pleadings. As for any prejudice to Plaintiff, the Court found that this prejudice was outweighed by the prejudice to\ndefendant if it were forced to engage in costly and broad-reaching class discovery.\nNotably, the Court granted defendant’s motion even after a scheduling order was entered, and after defendant’s discovery responses were due.\nSilva affirms the important point that there is no reason to proceed with costly class discovery while dispositive motions that could dispose of the entire case are pending – especially where there is a significant burden in responding to that discovery", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5030192136764526}
+{"content": "To overcome the inefficiencies and challenges faced in traditional VMS camera deployments, QCIC were engaged to provide an innovative and turnkey solution both in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and North America regions.\nThe overall objective of our client, a leading global consulting firm, was to minimise the number of interruptions of live working sites. Equally, we set an aggressive programme – so solutions that speeded up installation and deployment were critical whilst delivering on time and within budget.\nStrategy/process taken during the project\nQCIC has developed a process to seamlessly automate the project from design through to the delivery-to-site of pre-programmed cameras.\nOur Direct-to-Site delivery ensures that through the automation of design processing, the required security equipment arrives on-site, pre-programmed along with the necessary design documentation and without the unnecessary waste. We achieve this via our innovative automation software and selected distribution partners. The result is a simple plug-and-play deployment with significant time saved, both in the procurement process and on-site configuration.\nOur designs for this project incorporated intelligent icons that held all of the required information for the equipment and pre-programing. Working in collaboration with our distribution partners, 1 500 cameras for APAC and 500 cameras in North America would be pre-programed, tested and repackaged, ready for dispatch and delivery.\nThe pre-programing, testing and smart-packaging of the units significantly reduced the possibility of any “dead on arrival” units and lowered freight costs and wastage, offering our client sustainability benefits.\nOutcome\nThe automation tool allowed all the required information to be populated within smart icons that were placed onto the design drawings, coupled with the central reference information specific to the project. Via this process, full documentation was supplied to our pre-configuration partners to prepare the equipment and dispatch pre-kitted and tested cameras ready for an expedient installation at the associated locations across the globe. Once the cameras were fixed and connected, we were then able to remotely and automatically configure them “over the air” by way of the automated importer tool. This removed the need for physical personnel on-site and vastly sped-up the process, delivering a higher degree of accuracy across the project.\nBenefits of using Direct-to-Site delivery include automation of the design and documentation process, streamlined engagement with the pre-configuration/distribution partners, more detailed and environmentally friendly shipping and packing, significant reductions in labour, on-site, installation, engineering, software, freight and commissioning costs.\nThese benefits promise: 95% recycled waste at source 66% reduction in on-site activities 38% reduction in total labour hours 45% reduction in delivered volum\nThe use of the auto mini-importer versus a manual data entry method delivered a saving of 83 hours in North America and a saving of 250 hours in the APAC region.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6192021369934082}
+{"content": "Care for older Adults\nPeople like to feel seen and heard, also when they become older. Older adults prefer to continue living their lives the same way as they used to do, even when they become dependent on care and support from others. Person-centered care enables this by putting individuals’ preferences and values at the heart of care decisions. As such, person-centered care focuses on maintaining the older adults’ identity, autonomy and their independence.\nWithin the Academic Collaborative Center (ACC) Care for Older Adults of Tranzo, older adults, (care professionals of) care organizations and scientists closely collaborate in realizing person-centered care for (vulnerable) older adults living at home and in nursing homes. The ACC conducts social scientific research on the perspectives of (vulnerable) older adults. By bundling the knowledge and skills of scientists, healthcare professionals and older adults themselves, research findings clearly provide insight into the preferences, values and goals of older adults. These insights are used to evaluate and innovate care. As such, we strive for older adults to be recognized as unique individuals and as equal partners in healthcare and to realize more person-centered care.\nThe ACC Care for Older Adults is led by\nEvents\nKnowledge exchange within Tranzo is important: - Symposia - Promotions and inaugurations", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8537015914916992}
+{"content": "Dog Park Do’s and Don’ts\nA dog park can be a great place for your dog to exercise and 'socialize. It can, however, become a source of trauma for him. The behavior of your fellow dog owners has a big impact on your experience. A few obnoxious people can ruin your and your dog's experience.\nSimply follow these simple etiquette rules for a more enjoyable bark park experience for everyone:\nDO'S\nBring everything you'll need. Bring a bowl of water and a bowl from home. Cleaning towels and car seat covers are also a good idea. After all, a romping, running pack of dogs is bound to get filthy. Remember to bring something to clean up after your dog as well.\nAllow your dog to just be a dog. Spend some time observing dogs playing in a group if you don't know the difference between rough play and real dogfighting. Many dog owners have been known to panic when they see their dogs at the bottom of a dog pile for the first time.\nMake sure your dog is wearing identification. You may use a tag or information on your dog's collar. Before allowing dogs free to play, replace training collars with buckle collars or a harness—training collars may become hooked in the teeth of other dogs, resulting in serious consequences. Better yet, use a harness.\nKeep your dog on a leash until you've reached the park's perimeter. After entering the off-leash area, remove your dog's leash. When on-leash and off-leash dogs are together, the leashed dogs may become stressed, which may lead to violent behavior.\nKeep an eye on your dog while he is playing. It's tempting to bury your head in today's newspaper but resist the urge. Whether your dog is the culprit or the victim, be ready to stop improper play.\nTo prevent possible disputes, limit the usage of toys or food rewards. Depending on how many dogs are at the park when you come, you may modify this guideline.\nCheck to see whether your dog understands simple instructions. The most essential commands are \"come,\" \"sit,\" and \"leave it/off,\" which may help you manage your dog if required and prevent him from irritating others.\nDON'TS\nDon't bring a dog with a history of misbehavior. If your dog's behavior is unpredictably unpredictable, he should be socialized in more controlled settings than a dog park.\nIf your dog has been ill in the previous 48 hours, don't bring him. If you're unsure, consult your veterinarian.\nDon't punish a dog that belongs to someone else. If you don't like another dog's behavior, take your dog out of the park instead of correcting another dog's.\nOther dogs should not be fed. You have no idea whether their owners agree, and your goodies may disrupt another dog's diet or stomach. It may also cause dogs to become envious of one other.\nIf your dog isn't having a nice time, don't remain. Some canines prefer a small group of pals over large groups. Some pups love playing in the park, but as they get older, they become less interested.\nOne more piece of advice: don't wear white and don't bring a dog that has just been groomed. Neither of you will go unnoticed when you get home.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8019305467605591}
+{"content": "Trauma-Informed Embodiment Yoga\nThe research is evident- trauma impacts our bodies - how we nurture the body, how we hold ourselves, how we protect our bodies, how we move through the world.\nDissociation and disidentification from the body is often a trauma response. It can result in faulting the body, misunderstanding what and why the body is, and sadly, not knowing how to befriend the physical body without judgment, fear, frustration, and condemnation.\nOur team is committed to dissolving any barriers to the healing practice of connecting the mind and the wisdom of the body through breath and gentle movement. We invite you to join us whether or not you have practiced before, regardless of what shape you are in or what shape you are.\nOur Yoga practice is a personal and private journey into oneself - it is not about how far you can flex or balance. It is about how much you can simply feel and be.\nIf you have ever looked at yoga and thought \"I can't bend like that\" but you are curious and want to embark on a journey to return home to your body...\nWelcome to Trauma Respectful and Embodiment Yoga!\nThe Philosphy:\nWe honor yoga as a practice that supports embodiment rather than flexibility - we are open to all individuals and all levels. You do not need any prior experience to take part in these sessions. All participants will be met with respect and are welcome.\nIntentions of our journey:\n- Judgment free observation of how your body is feeling\n- Recognize what brings you comfort\n- Understanding of how to seek comfort\n- Ability to connect to your sense to feel grounded\n- Develop a personal supportive “toolbox”\nFrom Couch to Mat\nPart 1 - Intake\nThe intake and assessment process is an online meeting to understand what your personal barriers and fears may be. How your trauma holds in the body and how yoga can heal trauma.\nWe explore what your unique needs are in order for your to start feeling comfortable being present within your body to support your trauma counseling process.\nWe will honor and gently explore what types of movements would be helpful for you and which to avoid at this time.\nDuring this meeting we may also explore your personal \"dhosha\" tendencies and provide resources which may be helpful.\nThere is no yoga movement during the intake and assessment meeting.\nPart 2 - Practice\nAfter your initial assessment, you will be invited to either individual, group practices, or both.\nIndividual practice will be private one-to-one yoga therapy practices scheduled at a time convenient to you and your trained practitioner.\nGroup practices will be held weekly and your intake and assessment will influence the series of movements (vinyasa) the teacher will suggest as you move through the practice together. During the class options will always be provided to ensure you are experiencing the \"purpose\" of the pose rather than the esthetics of the pose.\n*Unless noted, all sessions are provided by trained yoga therapists and mental health therapists with specialized training in trauma-informed yoga.\nInsurance Receipts are available for appointments with our mental health therapists.\n* no equipment necessary though we suggest:\na journal\ncomfy clothes\na mat\nsome pillows and blankets\na water bottle\na small stool if you like\nsome wall space if you prefer", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5496509075164795}
+{"content": "Paraguay, located in middle South America, is bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. It is home to approximately 6.5 million people. Paraguay’s capital is Asuncion.\nYou might need to ship your household goods, such as furniture and clothing if you’re moving to Paraguay. Learn important rules and regulations before shipping cargo to Paraguay. Paraguay customs officials will inspect any cargo shipment that arrives at the port or airport, even if it is not a diplomatic shipment.\nParaguay citizens who are returning home from abroad and want to ship goods home must have lived in Paraguay for at least two years to be eligible to import personal items duty-free. These documents are required if you want to qualify for Paraguay duty-free shipping.\nYour Paraguayan Identification\nYou will need identification or something similar in the country you are leaving. Paraguayan Consulate in origin. Please note that you must give these documents to Asuncion’s Repatriation Office to receive a Repatriation Certificate. You are not allowed to import vehicles to Paraguay duty-free. Temporary Residents Ship Cargo to Paraguay\nYou should be aware of crucial information if you’re not a Paraguayan but would like to ship cargo to the country as a temporary resident.\nTo ship household goods or personal items to Paraguay, you will need a temporary resident permit. These permits can be valid for up to 12 months. You will need to pay import taxes and duty fees on the goods you send.\nForeign Diplomats Ship Cargo to Paraguay\nForeign diplomatic personnel and individuals who work with international organizations: To receive your accreditation from the Paraguayan government, you should be in Asuncion no less than three weeks prior to your shipping container arrives.\nYou can import household goods, personal effects, and one vehicle to Paraguay with the diplomatic franchise.\nPermanent Residents Sea Shipping to Paraguay\nA Paraguay permanent resident permit (valid for up to a decade) allows you to import household goods and personal effects duty-free. A Customs Certificate is required. This can be obtained by bringing the necessary paperwork to Asuncion’s Immigration Office.\nA residence permit is required depending on your status. To legalize the documents, you must first present all required paperwork to the Ministry of Interior (MOFA) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You can then submit all documents to Paraguay’s Immigration Office.\nThe customs certificate can only be issued within the first six months of obtaining the residence permit. Duties must be paid after this period of six months.\nParaguay: Items Prohibited or Restricted\nParaguay has some restrictions on cargo shipping. These include the following:\nMachines for making currency\nDaggers and hatchets, firearms, or swords Books, films, or other materials that are immoral or inappropriate Paintings Any equipment used in war, including arms and military machinery Paraguay Car Shipping\nParaguay is not permitted to receive vehicles older than ten years old if you wish to ship a car there.\nParaguay is a destination for car shipping. You will need to provide the following documentation:\nThe original invoice for commercial purposes\nOriginal vehicle title Paraguay Permanent Residence Permit You may have to pay duties fees if you ship a car, or any other vehicle, to Paraguay. The duty fees range from 35% to 40% above the Paraguayan customs officials’ value. This is an exception for diplomatic shipments. Port taxes are required for all diplomatic shipments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5014934539794922}
+{"content": "With copyright protection entering the influencer-marketing picture, brands must prepare to empower creators.\nA TikTok creator was recently granted the right to copyright popular choreographed moves using labanotation. The process records bodily movements using symbols and specific patterns aligned with musical accompaniment. This is a significant development in an ongoing conversation to empower creators and grant them protection for their IPs while collaborating with brands.\nAs brand-influencer collaborations move to become more equitable for all parties involved, creators may seek to align production timelines with copyright timelines. Now that copyright clauses are making their way to contracts, brands should also prepare to negotiate more complex agreements.\nBrands should now make creators feel valued by crediting creators who inspire brand campaigns and establish clear compensation standards. More importantly, adapt to changing times and empower creators to secure copyright protection.\n[4 minute read]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9903454184532166}
+{"content": "Successful internal mobility is a key to retention of high-performing employees, their deployment in suitable positions, and their career development. Psychometric tools can therefore provide invaluable insights for effective internal mobility processes that encourage long-term productivity and engagement.\nJoin us on\nWednesday, July 28th at 11:00 am CEST We shall explore & discuss: What is internal mobility and why is it important? The role of psychometric assessments in internal mobility Actionable advice for effective internal mobility 3 key assessments for successful internal mobility Live Q&A chat Speakers Victoria Gosling, R&D Project Manager - Central Test Diksha Unni, Asst. R&D Manager & Sr. Consultant - Central Test", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9934214353561401}
+{"content": "Abstract\nChallenges and opportunities in multi-scale computational modeling of (photo-) electrocatalytic processes Author(s):Tadashi Ogitsu\nRenewable energy sources, such as solar and wind energies, are intermittent in nature and show large variation in its geographical distribution, leading to necessity of scalable energy storage and re-distribution solutions. Hydrogen and hydrogen rich organic species are good candidates for such energy carrier due to its abundance of constituent elements and their high energy densities that stems from the low atomic weight of hydrogen. While methodologies for synthesizing such energy carriers already exist, further improvements are necessary for accelerating mass deployment of renewable energy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9502724409103394}
+{"content": "Though a small percentage, some individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities can display dangerous challenging behaviors such as high intensity aggression or self-injury. While the field of applied behavior analysis has made great strides in the assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors, effectively applying that technology increases in difficulty as individuals’ profiles become more complex. In addition to a diagnosed developmental disability, those served at Melmark often also have several other factors contributing to their challenging behaviors. These can include co-occurring mental health diagnoses, impaired communication abilities, social skill deficits, unique sensory profiles, and complex medical needs. This means any treatment plan must balance all of these factors, even when the treatment recommendation for one factor contradicts the recommendation for another.\nGuided by our values as expressed through our core commitments of\ncompassionate care, integrity in everything we do, highly skilled workforce, evidence-based practices, and ensuring best outcomes for all, Melmark built its model to provide this level of comprehensive assessment and treatment for every person who walks through our doors, ensuring them the best chance at a meaningful and productive life. Assessment\nAll treatment planning at Melmark begins with thorough assessment. Assessment allows us to understand the person, mapping out their strengths and needs, and finding clues as to why they may be engaging in such dangerous behavior.\nSome of the first assessments we conduct are designed to explore what the individual enjoys. These preference assessments help identify reinforcers, but also provide insight into how to design each individual’s day to ensure an enjoyable and supportive environment. Thorough skill assessments are also conducted to determine areas of strength, as well as where additional support and training is necessary for folks to successfully navigate their environment. This can include assessing skills related to adaptive behavior, academics, daily living, social, communication, and more.\nAs a behavior analytic program, a functional behavior assessment (FBA) also begins immediately to identify environmental variables that may evoke and maintain targeted behaviors. With the complex profiles we serve, initial results are often inconclusive. In this case, individual variables are tested directly via a functional analysis. Identifying these variables is critical to pinpoint exactly what makes certain scenarios so challenging for someone. Once identified, we can effectively prevent some of those scenarios, make those scenarios less aversive when they do occur, and teach skills to navigate those situations more successfully. In addition to analyzing the immediate situations, a comprehensive FBA also includes the assessment of variables that are harder to detect. We systematically collect data and analyze the impacts of factors such as sleep patterns, medication, bowel movements, hydration, and more to include in treatment programming.\nIt is worth noting this is not an exhaustive list of assessments. If there is a variable that could be important, Melmark has likely assessed it in some way. We regularly develop custom assessments to examine the influence of idiosyncratic variables. For example, when we hypothesized that an individual exhibited challenging behavior to access the physical intervention required to maintain safety, we tested different types of physical interaction, identified the most preferred type, and then taught the individual to request this preferred physical attention instead of exhibiting aggression.\nAddressing Unmet Wants and Needs\nAfter assessment, planning begins. The first step in intervention is to ensure access to a healthy, supportive, and enjoyable environment. As such, schedules are developed for individuals that blend instructional, leisure, social, and community activities.\nThe specifics of how these activities look changes for each individual, guided by assessment results. For instance, instruction is tailored to the person’s skill level and learning profile. Recreational activities and interaction styles incorporate results from preference assessments. Social opportunities are customized to ensure everyone has meaningful social engagement. Plans are created to ensure each person’s medications and health procedures are implemented, diets are adhered to, sleep schedules are implemented and tracked, and more. All of this effort forms the strong foundation upon which all other interventions are added.\nThis is not always an easy task as challenging behaviors can interfere with an individual’s ability to participate in these activities. However, we remain dedicated and commit the resources necessary to support individuals through their day. If an individual can access this type of environment, the need to engage in challenging behaviors at all decreases dramatically.\nImmediate Environmental Adaptations\nEven with a strong foundation, challenges still occur. A peer may not respond as anticipated, preferred activities may not always be available, or it may be necessary to work on a skill that is particularly hard for someone. That is why, as part of our compassionate planning, the next step is to look at how to make such situations less aversive.\nTargeted interventions to address challenging situations are incorporated. Some empirically-supported strategies to achieve this goal include: reducing the magnitude of aversive stimuli (e.g., dimming bright lights), incorporating preferred stimuli into challenging activities proactively, signaling the length of challenging situations and delay to preferred activities through the use of schedules and visual supports, and providing some level of control through choice making.\nTeaching and Increasing Appropriate Behaviors\nTo ensure best outcomes for individuals, we must also include evidence-based skill building. While making the environment supportive and reducing the obstacles challenging situations present is important, teaching the folks we serve how to succeed in a less structured environment is critical for their long-term success. Therefore, once the environment is planned for, we move to planning for skill building.\nThis is also a two-pronged strategy, encompassing teaching broader, foundational skills alongside skill building targeted for challenging situations. Broadly speaking, the skill assessments inform us of what adaptive skills need to be targeted. For instance, if an individual has difficulty with activities of daily living such as getting dressed, it may be because they lack the ability to perform these tasks fluently. Similarly, an individual may be resistant to solving algebraic formulas or sustaining peer interactions because they do not have the prerequisite skills. In all of these cases, plans are implemented to build the skills to complete these activities.\nSimultaneously, we also teach skills that give individuals the ability to respond immediately and appropriately to the challenging situations, to help them navigate those times while the long-term skills are being acquired. For instance, if the FBA reveals an individual becomes aggressive when presented with a task to avoid it, we might teach the individual to ask for short breaks so they can escape the tasks without needing to escalate to aggressive behavior. We may also layer in a reinforcement program for completing the task without exhibiting challenging behaviors. This way the person can get away from the task when they need to, but is still motivated to receive instruction on the task. This way they acquire the skills necessary to complete it independently over time.\nFor complex individuals, this can take months or years to fully shift to more adaptive options. However, we remain patient and support them through the acquisition of these critical skills because we know it will increase the likelihood of successful long-term, best outcomes.\nResponding to Challenging Behaviors Safely\nFinally, even with all the proactive supports in place, we must have a plan for how to respond to challenging behavior. Anytime we make a plan to respond to dangerous behavior, we always ensure the safety of the individual and those around them.\nOnce safety is secured, we plan to ensure any reinforcement received for challenging behaviors is of a lower quality than reinforcement for appropriate behaviors. This is important, as sometimes it is not possible to avoid reinforcing challenging behavior. For instance, if an individual engages in severe self-injury to access attention, staff must intervene to protect that person, thus providing some level of attention for safety. However, such interactions should be more neutral if challenging behavior is occurring while high-quality attention should be available throughout the day and provided immediately following appropriate behavior. In this way, the individual is likely to learn that the better option is to use appropriate behavior to gain access to high-quality attention.\nLast, we constantly review plans to ensure individual rights are protected. Due to the complexity of the population Melmark serves, interventions that are more restrictive than we would like, such as non-violent physical intervention, are sometimes necessary. The decision to use restrictive interventions is never taken lightly, and always weighed in consideration with every individual’s rights. As such, we regularly review interventions to ensure every step is taken to protect people’s rights when a restrictive procedure is called for.\nOngoing Data Monitoring\nAll of the work described thus far is a fair description of what goes into making a plan for individuals we serve. However, it does not end there. Our staff must be trained to implement the plan. With so many different components, this is no small feat, which is why we ensure all of our staff are highly skilled through extensive and ongoing training.\nData collection occurs in real time on all of the metrics that have been targeted including rates of challenging behaviors, acquisition of new skills, physiological factors, safety indicators, and more. These data are reviewed on a biweekly basis to ensure progress. This rigorous data collection and review allows us to pivot as needed to respond to the shifting needs of those we serve. It also allows us to identify issues that may have been masked initially. As our plan controls for so many variables, new patterns of responding can reveal additional factors. For example, a person may come to us exhibiting high rates of challenging behaviors across a myriad of activities. However, once we control for the majority of the operant variables, we can see challenges consolidate around certain activities such as bathroom trips. A medical follow up may diagnose an undetected condition, allowing for us to put the final piece of the puzzle of treatment into place.\nConclusion\nThe process described here is intensive. The layers of assessment and intervention requires significant skill and investment to ensure it is done with fidelity. Adhering to our core commitments, this is the only way to proceed to ensure those we serve achieve the\nbest outcomes possible.\nForemost, this means having\ncompassionate care as the basis of our intervention plans. Compassionate care begins with foundational values including humane treatment, the preservation of dignity, and a focus on increasing choice, control, and competence. It extends to maximizing the individual’s agency and involvement in their care, incorporating preferences and choices into every aspect of intervention, and involving the individual in their own care and treatment planning in every way possible. It also applies to responding to challenging behaviors, where interventions are administered in the context of humane care that focuses on maximizing the individual’s quality of life.\nWith compassion as the foundation, we look to our other commitments to ensure successful implementation of those compassionate and comprehensive plans. This means selecting interventions that are\nsupported by evidence so they have the best chance at success. It also means investing in a highly-skilled workforce, which allows us to be confident that our staff have the skills and sophistication to craft such nuanced plans and implement them fidelity. Finally, it means administering every step of the process with integrity, so they we are able to deliver the highest quality services to every individual, every day. Resources\nFor further reading, see the following resources addressing compassionate care, essential components of a behavior plan, and a model for comprehensive behavior planning.\nLeBlanc, L. A., Taylor, B. A., and Marchese, N. V. (2020). The training experiences of behavior analysts: Compassionate care and therapeutic relationships with caregivers. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 387-393. O’Neill, R. E., Albin, R. W., Storey, K., Horner, R. H., & Sprague, J. R. (2014). Functional assessment and program development. Cengage Learning. Quigley, S. P., Ross, R. K., Field, S., & Conway, A. A. (2018). Toward an understanding of the essential components of behavior analytic service plans. Behavior Analysis in Practice,11, 436-444. Taylor, B. A., LeBlanc, L. A., & Nosik, M. R. (2019). Compassionate care in behavior analytic treatment: Can outcomes be enhanced by attending to relationships with caregivers? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 654-666. Bradley S. Stevenson, PhD, BCBA-D, is Director of Program Administration and Clinical Services, Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, is Senior Director of Professional Development, Kylee Formento, MA, BCBA, is Director of Children’s Clinical Services, Shawn P. Quigley, PhD, BCBA-D, is Executive Director, PA Division, and Frank L. Bird, MEd, BCBA, LABA, is Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer at Melmark Inc. For more information, please visit www.melmark.org .", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9577534794807434}
+{"content": "Sportspeople are prone to injuries during sporting events. Therefore, installing quality sports flooring and maintaining it is a critical step to avoiding falls. Although most fans keep on cheering, they may not understand the importance of quality sports flooring. Moreover, sports flooring may resemble conventional flooring, but there are significant differences. Traditional floors are rigid and can pose serious strain to anyone undertaking physical exercises. On the other hand, sports flooring employs carefully selected materials to ensure comfort and enhance player performance.\nCheck out the benefits of sports flooring to athletes: Better traction\nQuality sporting surfaces allow for easy and safe movement in multiple directions. The floor surface is designed to offer the right amount of traction, allowing for easy and quick action. Sports flooring also ensures better bounce and balance during play.\nIf there’s too much traction, this can hinder movement, while too little traction hinders movement and stability. Most injuries occur on sporting floors due to slips and falls. Such sporting surfaces don’t offer proper traction, thus causing too much friction.\nHowever, it’s advisable to choose the best flooring materials depending on the type of sporting activity. For instance, recycled rubber flooring is ideal for weight rooms, while wooden flooring suits indoor soccer, volleyball, and basketball.\nImproved playability& Noise reduction\nQuality sports flooring offers adequate levels of ball bounce. It has a consistent bounce throughout the court, which helps avoid unresponsiveness among athletes. Distractions are also worth mentioning and are common in traditional flooring.\nDistractions can lead to accidents and injuries, which can be fatal. To avoid accidents and noise distractions, install quality sports flooring. Additionally, use the right underlayment material in the sub-flooring.\nQuality sports flooring is easy on the joints.\nShock absorption is a critical aspect of sports. A floor with excellent shock absorption properties helps decrease injuries among athletes. These can result from wrong landing, bumping into other players, or falls. Sporting accidents can lead to long-term injuries, and you can easily prevent them by installing sports flooring.\nSuch floors have high shock absorption properties and are friendly to athlete’s joints. For instance, sports like basketball involve constant running and jumping and can be hard on the legs. However, quality sports flooring can help prevent ligaments to the ankles, knees, and feet.\nWhy is wooden sports flooring popular?\nWooden sports floor is renowned for its many benefits. It’s common in most sporting fields and home gyms alike. It’s easy to clean and maintain, and wiping spills shouldn’t be an issue. Also, it’s durable and can withstand different sports without wear.\nWood is famous for its excellent shock absorption properties, which help prevent injuries using sporting events. Can I tell you more? Wooden flooring comes in different colors and patterns, and it’s quite appealing.\nConclusion\nSports flooring benefits players in multiple ways. It helps avoid severe injuries and improves playability for enhanced performance. If you’re seeking to install high-quality flooring for your sporting field or home gym, acquire it from experts. You can only be sure of quality when shopping from reputed companies or manufacturers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6491127014160156}
+{"content": "abstract\nThis experiment assessed the efficacy of proprioceptive and visual information for the performance of “vertical position” by synchronized swimmers. Three skill groups of 5 senior, 5 intermediate, and 5 novice synchronized swimmers performed 40 vertical positions under four conditions. The conditions were: self-initiated with and without vision, and following experimenter perturbation, with and without vision. The dependent measure was degrees of error from true vertical. Analysis indicated that either proprioception or proprioception and vision may be used in performing vertical positions. A significant main effect was found among skill groups.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9329649209976196}
+{"content": "As part of the national strategy on overdose prevention and response, the SPVM is contributing to the collective drive, supported by the Gouvernement du Québec. From October 19 to November 9, 2020, almost 3,300 police officers took an online training course run by the École nationale de police du Québec to learn how to administer naloxone with a nasal spray. This medication is used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and consequently save lives.\nBeginning November 10, 2020, the SPVM has distributed 174 naloxone kits to 30 neighbourhood police stations and 26 operational support units. From November 10 to December 31, 2020, SPVM police officers conducted 12 interventions which required naloxone to be administered to individuals who had taken opioid overdoses. They acted as first responders across Montréal in different types of places.\nLives have been saved in a context where the number of deadly opioid overdoses recorded by the SPVM more than doubled in 2020, amounting to 65 compared to 28 in 2019. This was a first for the SPVM: at the time, no medication had yet been added to police officers’ work tools.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8418896794319153}
+{"content": "Laser beam expanders increase the diameter of a collimated input beam to a larger collimated output beam for applications such as laser scanning, interferometry, and remote sensing. Contemporary laser beam expanders are afocal systems developed from well-established optical telescope fundamentals. In such systems, the object rays enter parallel to the optical axis of the internal optics and exit parallel to them. This means that the entire system does not have a focal length.\nOptical telescopes, traditionally used to view distant objects such as celestial bodies in outer space, are divided into two types: refracting and reflecting. Refracting telescopes utilize lenses to refract, or bend, light, while reflecting telescopes utilize mirrors to reflect light.\nThere are two categories of refracting telescopes: Keplerian and Galilean. A Keplerian telescope consists of lenses with positive focal lengths separated by the sum of their focal lengths (Figure 1). The lens closest to the object being viewed, or source image, is called the objective lens, while the lens closest to the eye, or image created, is called the image lens.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5448232293128967}
+{"content": "Discover our 11 fault mitigation patterns\nHardware Fault Attacks are extremely powerful and have a high probability of success. In this paper, Riscure proposes 11 fault mitigation patterns, which are organized into three categories: Resist, Recover, and Respond. The first category increases code resistance to prevent disturbance of the program behavior. Recover patterns prevent insecure behavior after the fault took place. Lastly, to deter attackers of the fault Respond patterns are applied.\nFault Injection is a growing threat to devices and as the number of software vulnerabilities is raising, a systematic fault mitigation approach is necessary. As a leading security lab, Riscure has a long-standing experience and expertise in conducting Fault Injection testing and evaluation. Therefore, we are eager to share our knowledge on how to efficiently apply the patterns and protect the critical code by applying illustrative examples.\nPattern 1. FAULT.CONSTANT.CODING Problem:\nSensitive data carrying a limited set of values (like phase and state variables) is manipulated by fault injection attacks if they use trivial constant coding (e.g. 0, 1, 0xFF, or -1).\nSolution:\nDo not use trivial constants for sensitive data. These constants should use nontrivial values with the maximal hamming distance that is unlikely to be set through fault injection. This includes avoiding booleans which are coded in a trivial way (0 / 1). Use complex symbolic constants instead\nExample Constant Coding: int INITIALIZED = 0x5A5A; int AUTHENTICATED = 0x3EE3; Pattern 2. FAULT.RANDOM.DELAY Problem:\nAttackers aim to manipulate a specific value or decision.\nSolution:\nInsert random-length delays throughout code making it much harder to hit a specific moment in software execution.\nExample Random Delay:\nvoid delay () { // wait random time\nint loops = rand() & 0x3FF; // 10 bit entropy, 1024 possible values\nwhile (--loops >= 0 ) {\nloops++;\nloops--; // loop counter changes avoid compiler removal of non-functional loop\n}\n}\n3. Recover\nEven when fault injection is successful, it is possible to make resilient code that would continue correct execution and prevent exploitation. This includes double-checking to verify value correctness and crypto results, but also double-checking conditional statements, branches, loops, and program flow.\nPattern 3. FAULT.VALUE.CHECK Problem:\nSensitive data is manipulated by a fault injection attack at any time during program execution.\nSolution:\nVerify sensitive data. Sensitive data can, for instance, be protected by a checksum. Data protected in this way should be verified at regular intervals. Ideally, the integrity of sensitive data should be verified each time when used.\nExample Value Check:\nint result = SOME_VALUE; // sensitive value assigned\nint checksum = ~ SOME_VALUE; // use complement as checksum\nif (checksum == ~result) { // verify checksum //\ncontinue critical code execution\n}\nDo you want to read the other 8 fault mitigation patterns?\nThen download our white paper for free below.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6059830188751221}
+{"content": "Across the globe and spanning all industries, companies are recognising the need to leverage content marketing for business growth.\nSadly, many fail to get their audience to listen, understand, and care.\nBut – if done right – high-quality content is one of the best ways to showcase your expertise, connect with your audience, and build meaningful relationships.\nExplore our managed and done-for-you content marketing and copywriting services for innovative organisations who want to share their visionary ideas, gain leverage, and win their markets\nAt Tales, we understand the multiple facets of crafting effective brand content that optimally supports your business goals. Our data-driven approach will help you increase your traffic, convert leads, and make an impact.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8926962614059448}
+{"content": "Taste of the Wild PREY Angus Beef Recipe for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (31.81kg or more as an adult).\nPREY Angus Beef Recipe for Dogs features pasture-raised Angus beef as the first of just four key ingredients. Despite having limited ingredients, your dog won’t miss out on flavor or nutrition. Guaranteed probiotics help support digestion, while precise levels of vitamins and minerals, guaranteed antioxidants, omega fatty acids and DHA help ensure your dog gets the complete nutrition he or she needs, all with the rich, red-meat taste of beef dogs crave.\nAngus Beef – Angus Beef, the number one ingredient in this formula, is rich in nutrients and energy, and a highly digestible source of protein. Species Specific Probiotics – Healthy digestive and immune systems are vital to the overall health of your pet. Our proprietary K9 Strain Probiotics are developed specifically for dogs and added after the cooking process to ensure viability. Each pound of Taste of the Wild provides 80 million live, active cultures that help support healthy digestive and immune systems. Digestive Support – Fiber from garbanzo beans helps promote digestive health while prebiotic fiber from dried chicory root provides fuel for the beneficial probiotic bacteria in the digestive system. Antioxidants – Legumes and fruits, including peas, lentils, tomatoes, blueberries and raspberries, provide nutrients that help support your dog’s overall well-being while guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium and vitamin E support the immune system. Ingredients - Beef, lentils, tomato pomace, sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, dicalcium phosphate, salmon oil (source of DHA), salt, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, L-Carnitine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.\nContains a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms.\nAnalytical Constituents:\nGuaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein 27.0% Crude Fat 15.0% Crude Fibres 5.0% Moisture 10.0% DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 0.05% minimum Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum Selenium 0.35 mg/kg minimum Taurine* 0.12% minimum Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 2.5% minimum Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% minimum Total Microorganisms*\n(Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis)\nnot less than 36,363,636 CFU/kg\nAdditives per kg Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg minimum Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum Calorie Content:\n3,719 kcal/kg (370 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy\nFeeding Guide: Standard Measuring Cups/Day\nPet Size 6 - 12 weeks 3 - 4 months 5 - 7 months 8 - 12 months Adult Dogs 1 - 2.25kg 75 - 125g 75 - 100g 66 - 100g 50 - 75g 50 - 66g 2.25 - 4.5kg 125 - 200g 100 - 175g 100 - 166g 75 - 133g 66 - 100g 4.5 - 9kg 200 - 325g 175 - 300g 166 - 275g 133 - 225g 100 - 175g 9 - 13.5kg 325 - 433g 300 - 400g 275 - 366g 225 - 300g 175 - 233g 13.5 - 18kg 433 - 550g 400 - 500g 366 - 450g 300 -366g 233 - 300g 18 - 27kg 550 - 750g 500 - 666g 450 - 625g 366 - 500g 300 - 400g 27 - 36kg 666 - 850g 625 - 766g 500 - 625g 400 - 500g 36 - 45kg 766 - 900g 625 - 725g 500 - 575g 45 - 57kg 700 - 825g 566 - 650g 575 - 675g 57 - 68kg 850 - 975g 675 - 775g 68 - 79kg 975 - 1050g 775 - 866g For adult dogs over 45.45kg, add 1/2 cup for every additional 4.54kg. For pregnant or nursing adult dogs, we recommend free-choice feeding. Adjust amount offered daily as needed to maintain ideal body condition. This feeding guide provides a starting point for the amount of food to give your dog each day. We recommend that you keep your dog in ideal body condition and not allow them to become overweight. The amount of food your dog needs can vary based on age, activity level or other food and treats given, so be sure to work with your veterinarian to determine an appropriate weight for your dog, and to make any necessary adjustments to their feeding. Changing Food: For 7 - 10 days, gradually decrease the amount of current food while increasing the amount of new food.\nAvailable Sizes:\n3.6kg, 11.3kg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9230659008026123}
+{"content": "A potential preventative measure is the natural sugar substitute, xylitol. Studies indicate that xylitol chewing gum, lozenges or syrup may reduce the occurrence of AOM by as much as 25%.\n[35] However, a study by Danhauer et al suggested that most parents are unaware that xylitol can prevent AOM and would be unlikely to use it in their preschool- and kindergarten-aged children. Nonetheless, the investigators, who employed an Internet questionnaire, did find that parents who were previously aware of xylitol as a preventive and who had children with a history of AOM would be more likely to give it to their youngsters. [36] What is the role of xylitol in the prevention of acute otitis media (AOM)? Author: John D Donaldson, MD, FRCSC, FACS; Chief Editor: Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA more... Feedback", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9703739285469055}
+{"content": "The memory-guided saccade task requires the remembrance of a peripheral target location, whilst inhibiting the urge to make a saccade ahead of an auditory cue. The literature has explored the endophenotypic deficits associated with differences in target laterality, but less is known about target amplitude. The data presented came from Crawford et al. (1995), employing a memory-guided saccade task among medicated and non-medicated patients with Schizophrenia (n=31, n=12), Bipolar Affective Disorder (n=12, n=17), and neurotypical controls (n=30). The cur-rent analyses explore the relationships between memory-guided saccades toward targets with different eccentricities (7.5 degs and 15degs), the discernible behaviour exhibited amongst diagnostic groups, and cohorts distinguished based on symptomatology. Saccade gain control and final eye position were reduced among medicated-schizophrenia patients. These metrics were lessened further among targets with greater amplitudes (15o), indicating greater deficit. The medicated cohort exhibited reduced gain control and final eye positions in both amplitudes compared to the non-medicated cohort, with deficits markedly observed in the furthest targets. No group differ-ences in symptomatology (positive and negative) were reported, however, greater deficit was ob-served toward the greatest amplitude. This suggests that within the memory-guided saccade paradigm, diagnostic classification is more prominent in characterising disparities in saccade performance than symptomatology.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6347416043281555}
+{"content": "Justice for the oppressed is close to God's heart. God is just, and calls us to be the same. This means treating people with the dignity with which God made them. It also means acting and speaking when others are denied their dignity. Even as we go about our daily lives, people the world over are enslaved, trafficked, and treated unfairly. Followers of Jesus must respond with grace, integrity, and urgency.\nTim Keller's\nprovides just the guidance we need. It treats a complex and, sometimes, controversial topic with the seriousness and nuance it deserves. Generous Justice Kellertackles tough topics in the Bible, where God's justice is called into questions. His answers are profound. And, he presents readers with a beautiful vision of what a justice that imitates the Just One can be. We heartily recommend giving it a read. It's a guide for our times.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7351049184799194}
+{"content": "This study is mainly concerned with sulfur isotope (delta S-34) values of inorganic sulfur species associated with the North Thrace Basin's coals (Saray and Pinarhisar coalfields). Sulfur isotope analyses were performed on pyritic sulfur, native sulfur, sulfate sulfur (rozenite) and the precipitated sulfate (P-BaSO4) (leached sulfate from the coal). The delta S-34 values of pyritic sulfur, rozenite, native sulfur and P-BaSO4 samples in Saray coals ranging from -6.9 parts per thousand to -37.3 parts per thousand are comparable to the delta S-34 values of Pinarhisar coals which change from -1.1 parts per thousand to - 59.3 parts per thousand. A wide range of strong negative delta S-34 values in both coalfields, particularly in Pinarhisar site, indicate that bacterial sulfate reduction (BSR) and subsequent pyrite formation were the key processes in the peat depositional environments. As in the delta S-34 values of both coalfield sites, comparable Sr/Ba and Th/U ratios and pyrite forms (cleat filling and partly massive) of the coals imply that besides marine sulfate hydrothermal solutions, originated from volcanism being active during peat accumulation in the basin, also contributed to the sulfur pools in the coal depositional environments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9866567254066467}
+{"content": "CD8+ T cell effector function and transcriptional regulation during HIV pathogenesis Abstract\nA detailed understanding of the immune response to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is needed to inform prevention and therapeutic strategies that aim to contain the AIDS pandemic. The CD8+ Tcell response plays a critical role in controlling viral replication during HIV infection and will likely need to be a part of any vaccine approach. The qualitative feature of the CD8+ Tcell response most closely associated with immunologic control of HIV infection is its cytotoxic capacity. The pore-forming protein, perforin, is a major determinant of the cytotoxic capacity of CD8+ Tcells. In the context of chronic HIV infection, enhanced perforin expression by HIV-specific CD8+ Tcells is associated with greater control over HIV replication. However, individuals experiencing chronic progressive infection (CP) often demonstrate a diminished ability to express this important cytolytic molecule. HIV-specific CD8+ Tcells from CP also express lower levels of the T-box transcription factor T-bet, an upstream regulator of CD8+ Tcell effector differentiation and function. Whether HIV-specific CD8+ Tcells from progressors possess effector capacity during the earliest stages of infection and subsequently lose it remains unclear. The relationship between perforin, T-bet, and the closely related transcription factor eomesodermin (Eomes) also remains largely undefined in the context of acute, chronic, or controlled HIV infection. In this work, we report that CD8+ Tcell responses had high cytotoxic potential during acute HIV infection but perforin expression quickly waned with the resolution of peak viremia. Importantly, perforin was maintained in HIV-specific CD8+ Tcells with high levels of T-bet, but not necessarily in a population of T-betLo HIV-specific CD8 + T cells that expanded as infection progressed. During chronic infection there was a generalized increase in perforin expression for both total memory and HIV-specific CD8+ Tcells that was dissociated from both T-bet and Eomes. Of note, however, individuals in which perforin remained closely associated with T-bet demonstrated greater in vivo control of HIV replication. Collectively, our data imply that loss of transcriptional regulators responsible for driving strong cytotoxic responses, such as T-bet, contributes to CD8+ Tcell dysfunction during chronic progressive HIV infection.\nSubject Area\nVirology|Immunology\nRecommended Citation\nDemers, Korey R, \"CD8+ T cell effector function and transcriptional regulation during HIV pathogenesis\" (2016).\nDissertations available from ProQuest. AAI10194678. https://repository.upenn.edu/dissertations/AAI10194678", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6102174520492554}
+{"content": "Abstract\nElevation in the intracellular Ca\n2+ concentration stimulates glucagon secretion from pancreatic α-cells. The Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 4 channel (TRPM4) is critical for Ca 2+ signaling. However, its role in glucagon secreting α-cells has not been investigated. We identified TRPM4 gene expression and protein in the αTC1-6 cell line using RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry. Furthermore, we performed a detailed biophysical characterization of the channel using the patch-clamp technique to confirm that currents typical for TRPM4 were present in αTC1-6 cells. To investigate TRPM4 function, we generated a stable knockdown clone using shRNA and a lentiviral vector. Inhibition of TRPM4 significantly reduced the responses to different agonists during Ca 2+ imaging analysis with Fura-2AM. The reduction in the magnitude of Ca 2+ signals resulted in decreased glucagon secretion. These results suggested that depolarization by TRPM4 may play an important role in controlling glucagon secretion from α-cells and perhaps glucose homeostasis. Keywords α-Cells Ca signaling Glucagon secretion Pancreas TRPM4 ASJC Scopus subject areas Endocrinology Molecular Biology Biochemistry", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7833017110824585}
+{"content": "Introduction\nThe selection of eligible candidates for a crisis negotiation team is one of the most crucial steps in preparing for mediation in a time of crisis. Therefore, it is important for organizations to consider key factors that should be taken into account. An ideal selection process should assess individual experience, personality, and technical abilities before deciding on the best fit for team members (Põlajeva, 2017). The following memorandum advertises open positions that will be required in the forthcoming negotiating team. It defines roles, responsibilities, and deliverables that members will fulfill as well as key factors and characteristics that will contribute to successful negotiations.\nMemorandum\nTo: All staff\nFrom: Project manager\nDate: September 04, 2018\nSubject: Crisis Negotiation Team\nFollowing the recent upsurge of crises in the organization’s internal and external environment, the management has decided to create a crisis negotiation team. This memo announces open negotiator positions that need to be filled.\nAccording to recent studies, estimated annual costs resulting from poor crisis management have risen tremendously in the 21\nst century. Our organization attests to this claim based on the last annual period in which we lost a significant amount of our profits to crises. Crises are inevitable. Therefore, it is better to be prepared than to be surprised when they occur. We believe that a crisis negotiation team is the best strategy for achieving preparedness. Here are the required positions and their roles: Chief Negotiator\nThe chief negotiator is responsible for making unilateral decisions, speaking and leading the negotiation toward conclusions, and binding the agency in a contract. This team member holds the highest authority within the team. The chief negotiators must have a depth and breadth of negotiating experience and a personality that’s well suited for negotiation efforts. In addition, they must showcase negotiation skills, professionalism, excellent oral communication skills, analytical abilities, and knowledge of crises.\nSummarizer\nThe summarizer intently follows the argument, occasionally intervening at opportune times to slow the argument and allow the chief negotiator to think critically. Intervention in negotiation involves asking questions for clarifications and summarizing negotiations. The summarizer must demonstrate logic, discernment, and excellent oral communication skills.\nNote Taker\nThe role of the note taker is to write quality notes in the course of negotiation. This team members should remain silent during the negotiation process unless required to do otherwise. Since quality note-taking is essential in a negotiation table, this role requires a member who holds experience, analytical ability, and good written communication.\nTeam Members\nThe team member is a legal and technical specialist and does not necessarily engage in the negotiation directly. Their role is to clarify and understand the issue in light of their expertise. They are also required to carefully observe the other negotiating team to detect visual and verbal cues. Team members must be able to contribute to the negotiations according to their knowledge level significantly and must keep their emotions and opinions in check.\nGiven the complexity of the negotiation process, eligible candidates should familiarize themselves with major factors that contribute to success in negotiations. They are broadly grouped into the following categories:\nAuthority – Negotiators should have the authority to conclude the deal. Credibility – People that uphold honesty and sincerity, and are reliable and steady are better at negotiating. Information – Negotiations rely on facts, past data, figures, empirical data, and future trends. Therefore, negotiators should be knowledgeable about crises. Time – Negotiations cannot go on endlessly because of time constraints. However, parties should be patient since undue pressure is not desirable. Emotional control – Good negotiators are aware of emotional responses and should always respond to arguments with emotional maturity. Communication Skills – Negotiations involve the exchange of messages which necessitate good communication skills (McMains & Mullins, 2014). Individuals interested in filling the open roles are encouraged to apply through the organization’s website.\nThank you,\nProject Manager. Conclusion\nSelection of negotiators should be based on candidates’ experience and potential strengths that may contribute to the success of negations in the team (Nadler, Thompson, & Boven, 2003). Each member should possess the capacity to contribute to the goals of negotiation and gains a sense of achievement after a successful negotiation process. The success of each negotiation process relies heavily on the skills, abilities, and professionality of individual members of the negotiating team. Order Unique Answer Now", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5526131987571716}
+{"content": "Abstract\nMixing is an essential manufacturing process in various industries. The processing procedure and final product quality depend on the homogeneity of mixing. Because it is difficult to evaluate mixing systems experimentally, the discrete element method is commonly employed. However, as the number of particles increases, this approach incurs huge computational costs. The coarse grain model offers a potential solution, but its applicability has not been widely demonstrated; this study aimed to elucidate the upper limit for applying the coarse grain model. To determine the appropriate simulation parameters, calibrations were performed by comparing the powder bed in experiments versus simulations. Various mixing processes were numerically evaluated, and the mixing characteristics were qualitatively consistent among all coarse-grained ratios. These mixing systems were also evaluated quantitatively based on Lacey's mixing index, which indicated that the upper limit of the coarse-grained ratio was five times. It is therefore important to secure a sufficient number of particles in each cell and to use an appropriate number of cells. This study clarified the upper application limit and criteria for the coarse grain model and verified the maximum coarse-grained ratio (five times). This approach can be used to determine the coarse-grained ratio and reduce computational costs.\nKeywords Coarse grain model Coarse-grained ratio Discrete element method Lacey's mixing index Mixing ASJC Scopus subject areas Chemical Engineering(all) Mechanics of Materials", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8451888561248779}
+{"content": "This paper provides a good introduction to material selection in paper and pulp applications, specifically ‘Kraft’ digesters where materials are subject to aggressive conditions including contact with black and white liquers. Alloy S32550 (”2605”) was recommended for future digester fabrication given its superior performance over other alloys, including Alloy 2205 – supporting the use of Ferralium\n® in this application due to the similarity in specification.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9980375170707703}
+{"content": "It can be frustrating. You are already behind because you burnt your toast and had to start over, but now to top things off, you are stuck behind a big, slow, vibrantly yellow school bus. It can be tempting to speed past the lumbering giant. You might want to quickly dart by the mechanically raised stopped sign. Beware! Washington laws protect school buses and, more importantly, children from hazardous driving.\nPay attention to the white board now and remember the following rules for sharing the road with our bumblebee themed school support staff.\nMost importantly, be careful when seeking to pass by a school bus (from any direction) while the bus is stopped near children. Those flashing red lights are there for a reason. Children – at any moment – may dart across the road not thinking about the dangers of traffic. While bus drivers are trained to keep their head on a swivel, there is no stopping a car quickly travelling no matter the reaction time.\nSpecifically, RCW 46.61.370 provides guidance on overtaking or meeting a school bus and, sure enough, drivers must stop when reaching a stopped school bus and may not accelerate until the “school bus resumes motion or the visual signals are no longer activated.” No gunning it to pass the bus!\nWhat if the school bus is on a larger, multilane road? RCW 46.61.150 provides additional guidance. If you are travelling the same direction as the school bus, you must stop. However, drivers need not stop if – and only if – they are travelling in the opposite direction and there are either three or more marked traffic lanes or the street is divided into separate roadways.\nPolice do not even need to be present for drivers to get in trouble. Under RCW 46.61.372, if a school bus driver can sufficiently identify a car or driver that violates these laws, the school bus driver may complete a written report. The report is then provided to the police for investigation. If the police identify the driver, they can still be cited for violating the law based on the school bus driver’s information.\nSchool buses are an integral part of our education system and allow thousands of children every day to attend school. Getting stuck behind a bus that stops every few blocks can be frustrating. Instead of violating Washington law and perhaps endangering kids, leave your house or work five minutes earlier to hopefully avoid the bus schedule.\nIf you know someone injured in a motor vehicle collision, knowing Washington law will prepare you for the inevitable fight with the insurance company. At the law offices of Magnuson Lowell, PS, we work each day to push back against at fault drivers and insurance companies. Call today for a free consultation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6487546563148499}
+{"content": "Your divorce may include taking ownership of your marital home so that you may continue living in it. As noted on the North Carolina Judicial Branch website, you must file a claim to divide your property fairly between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse.\nIf you fail to claim an interest in owning your home after divorce, the court may not honor your wishes to keep it. By filing a claim, however, the court may distribute the assets acquired during your marriage. A judge may review whether 100% ownership of your home reflects fairness.\nHow may the court determine fairness?\nThe Tar Heel State’s laws generally do not recognize fairness as an equal or a 50-50 division. When an individual requests 100% ownership of a marital asset, a judge may review several factors. The length of a marriage, each spouse’s age and any health conditions may determine whether a judge awards an asset to one spouse.\nTo keep your home, the court may require showing that you earn enough income to afford it. If you request custody of your children and they will reside in the home, you may file a claim for financial support. The amount of an award may contribute to your ability to maintain the home after your divorce.\nHow may a mortgage change with divorce?\nIf your home currently has an outstanding mortgage, you may refinance it to take ownership. As noted by Bankrate.com, a new home loan may release an ex-spouse’s name from the note. He or she may no longer have responsibility for making payments.\nYour home’s equity may support your request to take ownership of it. When filing a claim with the court, a judge may, however, review your ability to afford the home. A lender may also consider the payments you expect to receive as court-ordered financial support from your ex-spouse.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8624091148376465}
+{"content": "A new study published on the medRxiv* pre-print server and currently undergoing peer-review aims to answer this question through whole blood transcriptomics of individuals with varying degrees of COVID-19 severity. Transcriptomics, done by RNA sequencing, gives insights into the genes expressed in a cell at a given time point. It gives an analysis of all RNA molecules within a cell, in this case, whole blood.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9814297556877136}
+{"content": "This publication provides an analysis of the State of School Feeding Worldwide in 2020. A report on the State of School Feeding Worldwide was first published by WFP in 2013.\nThis document provides programmatic guidance to help maintain essential preventative, promotive, and curative sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in fragile and humanitarian settings during the COVID-19 epidemic threat and outbreak period; including general guidance, the continuation of\n“My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “My Hero is You” should be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children.\nThe purpose of this document is to provide clear and actionable guidance for safe operations through the prevention, early detection and control of COVID-19 in schools and other educational facilities.\nAs school closures due to COVID-19 impact the majority of learners, education systems deployed remote learning solutions. Motivation is a central to learning. This poster presents tips for teachers on what they can do to motivate learners in such times.\nAs schools have closed due to COVID-19, the majority of children are learning remotely. Motivating your children during remote learning is central to their success. Motivation means ensuring they are interested, involved and confident in their learning.\nIn these times of school closure owing to the COVID-19 crisis, learners more than ever need their teachers’ support and continuous engagement with them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6141533255577087}
+{"content": "This week’s blog comes from Team TutorPro HQ, after attending a webinar called ‘6 Essentials of Empowered Learner Experiences’. This webinar was sponsored by LinkedIn’s eLearning Industry group.\nThey discussed the future of learning and after conducting a research program with 52 Learning leaders from 36 organizations, they asked what one word or phrase describes the future of organizational learning. These were the most frequent responses:\nThey shared that learners want curated learning journeys and personalization of learner experiences through intuitive learning technology. There was discussion about the phrase soft skills being rephrased as interpersonal skills. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion is the number one course in top firms.\nThe new world of learner experience is now expected to be transformative with a shift from skills-focused to knowledge-driven training. A focus on the whole self-model, not an isolated role focused along with a broader more flexible, less rigid training path.\nThey shared the six essentials are:\nThe webinar was very interesting and informative.\nIf you are interested in learning more about the TutorPro solutions, and how we can help your business achieve these six essentials and empower learning experiences, we’d love to hear from you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7227141857147217}
+{"content": "Fund selection plays a crucial role in portfolio construction. Once the asset allocation decision has been made, these individuals need to decide how they want to be exposed, be it through a mutual fund, investment trust or ETF.\nOver the years, ETFs are becoming an increasingly important part of any investors’ toolkit. This series will show how the key players across the fund selection space use ETFs in their portfolios while asking what more can be done by the ETF providers to help with this increasing adoption.\nNext in the hot seat is Weixu Yan, portfolio manager and head of ETF research at Close Brothers Asset Management. Yan joined Close Brothers following the acquisition of Fortune Asset Management in 2010. He runs a number of multi-asset portfolios at the firm.\nHow much of your portfolio is made-up of ETFs/index funds?\nAs the manager of the Close Tactical Select Passive fund range, my portfolio is made-up of over 90% ETFs/index funds.\nAs a firm, Close Brothers Asset Management has two fund ranges that sit alongside the Close Tactical Select Passive funds; the Close Managed funds and Close Portfolio funds.\nWhile these products primarily invest in active third party-funds and direct stocks respectively, ETFs/index funds are used for exposure in areas where the fund manager deems there is no potential to generate significant alpha.\nWhen did you start investing in ETFs?\nI have been investing in ETFs since October 2011. This is when the Close Tactical Select Passive funds launched and ETFs were used to provide exposure to certain asset classes.\nWhich asset classes do you tend to invest in through ETFs?\nDue to investing in multi-asset funds, I invest in all asset classes through ETFs. This includes equities, fixed income, absolute return/hedge fund-like strategies and commodities.\nWhich areas would you avoid?\nI would not necessarily avoid any areas for using ETFs as wrappers. This is because I am more focused on how well an ETF’s underlying index is constructed.\nUsing this process, I determine whether liquidity has been taken into account at a stock selection level, and whether there are constraints to limit a single stock position from becoming too large within an ETF.\nIf the index is not transparent and constraints are not clear or implemented correctly, we would avoid this type of investment. Examples would be a VIX, or other indices that do not have sufficient liquidity.\nWhat is your methodology for selecting ETFs?\nMy methodology for selecting ETFs starts with fully understanding the index it aims to track. Following this, I conduct further research to determine if the ETF provider is robust and able to efficiently track the index.\nIn the final stages of analysis, when comparing ETFs from different providers that aim to track the same index, I will take the bid/ask spread, AUM, OCF, performance and tracking error of the ETF into account.\nI do not have a strong preference when choosing between physical and synthetic instruments, as long as in-depth research has been conducted to understand both the total return swap (in the case of synthetic replication) and the stock lending policy (with respect to physical replication).\nDo you have an ETF provider preference?\nI evaluate and review all ETF providers on a regular basis. One of my requirements for providers is that they meet our due diligence standards. When selecting providers, of main concern is how much support the ETF business receives if it falls under a larger brand; is it a core part of their overall business strategy?\nIf it is an independent ETF provider, then we determine how well it is capitalised and where it is drawing its operational mid- and back-office support from. Generally, I invest with ETF providers that maintain conservative securities lending policies.\nWhat ETF products would you like to see more of?\nIt tends to be difficult to find the right fixed income and alternatives ETFs which are important to capture uncorrelated returns. I would like to see more innovative and ‘smart beta’ products within fixed income.\nFor alternatives, I would like to see more ETFs tracking risk premia, where there is an element of shorting the markets.\nAdditionally, an interesting investment opportunity could be a property and infrastructure ETF reflecting the underlying asset’s risk and return profile, rather than an equity profile.\nAny areas ETF providers could improve?\nETF education could definitely be improved across the industry, but the first step would be to generate more interest amongst financial advisers and ultimately investors.\nETFs are exciting and innovative products which can be extremely cost-effective for investors as part of their portfolios. Effectively getting this message across should be a priority for providers.\nExpert investors is a new series brought to you by ETF Stream where on a fortnightly basis we interview the key individuals from across the fund selection and research space about the ETF industry. To read the previous edition of Expert Investors with Justin Onuekwusi of Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), click here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7168785333633423}
+{"content": "Issues, Challenges and Opportunities addressed:\nLessons from Internet governance can and should be applied to complex supply chain security challenges. Different stakeholders must collaborate to ensure the integrity of supply chains and prevent the proliferation of malware or harmful back-doors that may cause disruption in the digital and/or physical world.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.709627628326416}
+{"content": "Two-year impact of the Spanish smoking law on exposure to secondhand smoke: evidence of the failure of the 'Spanish model'.Tob Control. 2012 Jul; 21(4):407-11.TC OBJECTIVE\nStudies evaluating the long-term impact of smoking laws on secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure using airborne markers are scarce. This study aimed to assess the long-term impact of the Spanish smoking law on SHS levels, using a specific and objective marker.\nMETHODS\nFollow-up study, measuring vapour-phase nicotine levels before the implementation of the law and 6, 12 and 24 months after the initial assessment. A total of 443 samples were taken at baseline in eight different regions in offices in the public administration, private sector, universities and hospitality venues.\nRESULTS\nTwo years after the law was implemented, the nicotine concentration decreased by a minimum of 60% in public administration, university and private sector offices, as well as in venues where smoking was totally banned. However, nicotine levels significantly increased by 40% in hospitality venues allowing smoking. No significant differences were found in hospitality venues with areas for smokers and non-smokers or in pubs and discotheques.\nCONCLUSIONS\nTwo years after the smoking law came into force, levels of SHS exposure in the workplace were significantly lower than before the law was implemented. Importantly, however, SHS levels were even higher than before the law was implemented in venues still allowing smoking. The data obtained in this study clearly show that the 'Spanish model' is not protecting the health of hospitality workers and that a complete ban is required. Furthermore, this study highlights the importance of long-term monitoring of compliance with smoking laws over time.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation Tobacco Control,vol. 21, no. 4, 2012, pp. 407-11. Tob Control. 2012;21(4):407-11. Tobacco Control, 21(4), 407-11. https://doi.org/10.1136/tc.2010.042275 Tob Control.2012;21(4):407-11. PubMed PMID: 21659449.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9459897875785828}
+{"content": "Gua sha aims to move energy, known as qi or chi, around the body. The treatment involves using a tool to rub the skin in long stoke applying enough pressure to create minor bruising.\nGua sha may help to break down scar tissue and connective tissue, improving movement in the joints. The treatment does not have any serious side effects but is not suitable for those with certain medical conditions.\nGua sha is the practice of using a tool to apply pressure and scrape the skin to relieve pain and tension. This action causes light bruising, which often appears as purple or red spots known as petechiae or sha.\nThe name gua sha — pronounced gwahshah — comes from the Chinese word for scraping. It may also be called skin scraping, spooning, or coining.\nAccording to traditional Chinese medicine, qi or chi is energy that flows through the body. Many people believe that a person’s qi must be balanced and flowing freely to ensure their health and wellbeing.\nPeople also believe that qi can become blocked, causing pain or tension in the muscles and joints. Gua sha aims to move this blocked energy to relieve aches or stiffness.\nTraditional East Asian medicine also views blood stasis or stagnation as a cause of pain and illness. Another aim of gua sha is to move pooled or stagnated blood to relieve symptoms.\nSome physiotherapists use a version of the technique known as instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Using a tool instead of the hands during a massage allows a physiotherapist to apply more pressure.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6570566892623901}
+{"content": "Extracellular Matrix Regulates Fibroblast Heterogeneity and Tumorigenesis Abstract\nHeterogeneous activated fibroblasts that deposit and remodel extracellular matrix (ECM) comprise desmoplasia, a key regulator of tumor development. The divergent outcomes in response to varied therapies targeting intratumoral desmoplasia underscore the pressing need to delineate the intricate role of a heterogeneous stroma in tumorigenesis. Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) and alpha-smooth muscle actin (?SMA) identify distinct, yet overlapping, activated fibroblast subsets in myriad tumor types, fibrosis, and wound healing. FAP Hi reactive fibroblasts and αSMAHi myofibroblasts can exert divergent influences on tumor progression. However, the factors that drive this phenotypic heterogeneity and the unique functional roles of these distinct phenotypes are not yet understood. By comparing fibroblast activation on fibronectin- and collagen I-coated hydrogels of varying stiffness, I demonstrated that a convergence of ECM composition, elasticity, and TGF-β signaling governs activated fibroblast phenotypic heterogeneity. Furthermore, by characterizing gene expression signatures, I revealed potentially unique roles of activated fibroblast subsets in tissue remodeling. In addition to its utility as a marker of activated fibroblasts, FAP also constitutes a highly attractive drug target due to its selective expression in the tumor microenvironment and its pro-tumorigenic proteolytic activity. FAP-mediated proteolysis of collagen I and III fragments promotes collagen clearance. However, the potential mechanistic link between FAP’s role in collagen proteolysis and tumorigenesis is not yet known. I investigated the role of FAP-dependent collagen proteolysis and ECM remodeling in tumorigenesis using both a spontaneous oncogenic Kras-driven lung tumor model and fibroblast-derived matrices. I found that Fap genetic deletion promotes intratumoral fibrillar collagen accumulation and attenuates lung tumor multiplicity, size, progression, and proliferation. Furthermore, I obtained preliminary evidence that Fap-/- lung fibroblasts produce ECM with enhanced fibrillar collagen accumulation, which directly impedes both tumor cell proliferation and motility. Taken together, my research underscores the essential role of ECM remodeling in regulating key aspects of tumorigenesis, such as intratumoral fibroblast heterogeneity, proliferation, and invasion.\nSubject Area\nCellular biology|Pharmacology|Oncology\nRecommended Citation\nAvery, Diana, \"Extracellular Matrix Regulates Fibroblast Heterogeneity and Tumorigenesis\" (2017).\nDissertations available from ProQuest. AAI10615798. https://repository.upenn.edu/dissertations/AAI10615798", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9992308616638184}
+{"content": "Clyde & Co are delighted to invite you to join our webinar on “Reinsurance 101” on 18 November 2021, from 15:00 to 16:00 (HKT). Our Partners, Simon McConnell and Rosie Ng will discuss key legal issues in reinsurance.\nWhilst the current reinsurance market is continuing to assess the scale of its Casualty (natural catastrophe, cyber, PDBI) and Covid-19 exposure, current estimates place this figure in the region of US$100 billion. This has highlighted the importance of reinsurance capacity going forward. The transition to a sustainable future / ESG will present future opportunities for the reinsurance market not merely in terms of investment but also underwriting.\nIn the webinar we will focus on:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9665269255638123}
+{"content": "Compact2025 focal countries have made significant progress to reduce hunger and undernutrition. As reaffirmed in the recent roundtable discussions, strong national commitment buttressed by support from numerous partners and stakeholders has helped advance food security and nutrition in these countries. However, to meet their goals and end hunger and undernutrition by 2025, progress must be accelerated.\nEmerging from the recent Compact2025 roundtable discussions were several key recommendations for accelerating progress. These recommendations, as well as a way forward, are discussed in a synthesis of outcomes from the four roundtable discussions.\nWhile each country faces unique challenges to ending hunger and undernutrition, several cross-cutting recommendations for addressing challenges and exploiting opportunities to accelerate progress emerged in all four countries. These include\nMake strategies, policies, and programs more nutrition-driven Improve coordination and accountability Enhance and implement policies and scale-up successful programs Strengthen capacity Fill data and knowledge gaps\nAlong with recommendations that were common to the four countries, country-specific recommendations were put forth. In Bangladesh, empowering women will help achieve food security and nutrition goals while promoting gender equality. In Ethiopia, there is a need to develop policies and accountability for better nutrition. “Breaking the cycle” of food shortages met with humanitarian aid with holistic, transparent, and market-driven approaches is a critical recommendation for Malawi. Participants in the Rwanda roundtable discussion highlighted the crucial role for communications and advocacy for better nutritional outcomes.\nAs a way forward, Compact2025 aims to set up a Knowledge and Innovation Hub in each focal country, ideally within a high-level government office in partnership with relevant ministries and stakeholders. The hubs will work to support country goals, processes, and programs with demand-driven research and innovation for the purpose of accelerating progress. They will help to collect data, strengthen capacities, and enhance tracking and monitoring and evaluation systems.\nThe hubs will synthesize lessons and compile, share, and communicate information and best practices within and across focal countries. The country hubs will be supported by a global Knowledge and Innovation Hub that is currently in development.\nThe one-day roundtable discussions took place in Compact2025 focal countries Bangladesh (May 5, 2016), Ethiopia (March 28, 2016), Malawi (May 26, 2016), and Rwanda (March 24, 2016). The purpose of the meetings was to set the critical groundwork for assessing how to accelerate progress to end hunger and undernutrition in each country by 2025.\nFor more details on the roundtable discussions and documentation on each country’s current food security and nutrition situation, policy environment, and recommendations emerging from the roundtable discussions, see the blog posts for Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Rwanda.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7563099265098572}
+{"content": "It is true that the solutions that are offered in Affluenza are definitely useful. For instance, the solutions at political level that includes change of tax code to dishearten harmful consumption and decrease the need for the low income workers are most crucial in combating Affluenza because they are implemented by the authorities hence they will be followed by all people whether they like it or not. Those that are mentioned under societal level are also worthwhile. For example, simplicity groups are more efficient in helping individuals learn how to solve some of these problems.\nI totally agree that the solutions that the authors mention under personal level are actually less effective than those under political and societal levels. This is due to the fact that individuals when alone will tend to be unwilling in taking actions that are proposed under personal level. For example, it is true that the difference made after encouraging the households to use less air conditioning, drive less, use fluorescent light bulbs that are compact, recycle, among others is miniscule compared to discouraging sewage disposal, solid waste disposal, and emissions by a factory. I also believe that the ecological footprint that is associated with the process of recycling is huge.\nI agree that people are reluctant to engage in simple activities that can help to solve Affluenza malady. Many people have negative attitudes towards doing what is needed to treat this disease. It is also correct that individuals are deeply rooted to a common mindset that if there is no one else who is doing what is required to be done, they do not need to bother. I have personally witnessed some individuals who refuse to do the right thing just because others are not doing so. For instance, one of my friends declined to adopt a simpler lifestyle because no one in his family was ready to adopt this type of lifestyle.\nAffluenza is a convincing book hence I too believe that individuals who have gone through it may begin to change their consumption behavior. However, it will not be easy to convince those who have not read it. It is also completely true that despite the increase in awareness about causes and effects of global warming, ordinary people put in very little effort to relieve this condition. Individuals do not also put much effort in engaging in societal activities that are fundamental in solving our problems.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5127218961715698}
+{"content": "\"An erring conscience is an absurdity\": The later Kant on certainty, moral judgment and the infallibility of conscience Peer reviewed, Journal article Published version Permanent lenkehttps://hdl.handle.net/1956/21478 Utgivelsesdato2019 MetadataVis full innførsel Samlinger Department of Philosophy [187] Originalversjonhttps://doi.org/10.1515/agph-2019-1004 Sammendrag\nThis article explores Kant’s view, found in several passages in his late writings on moral philosophy, that the verdicts of conscience are infallible. We argue that Kant’s infallibility claim must be seen in the context of a major shift in Kant’s views on conscience that took place around 1790 and that has not yet been sufficiently appreciated in the literature. This shift led Kant to treat conscience as an exclusively second-order capacity which does not directly evaluate actions, but one’s first-order moral judgments and deliberation. On the basis of this novel interpretation, we develop a new defence of Kant’s infallibility claim that draws on Kant’s account of the characteristic features of specifically moral judgments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9207878708839417}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIn Southeast Asia, the presence of cleared and burned forests has long evoked deep emotions, symbolism and representations that powerfully inform the governance of forests and upland peoples. In particular, the palpable visibility of shifting (swidden) agriculturalists ‘slashing and burning’ forests has fuelled centuries-old political agendas to criminalise swidden farmers for supposedly destroying swaths of forests valued for timber, biodiversity and now ecosystem services. Swidden farmers who regularly clear and burn forests, have endured a disproportionate burden of blame for investing in and maintaining an old livelihood practice into the 21st Century. Drawing on Hall’s politics of representation, we examine the contrasting political frames, management and practices of clearing and burning forests among upland farmers, state and non-state actors who govern forests on Palawan Island, the Philippines. We describe the social, economic, and biophysical character of swidden clearing and burning among the indigenous Tagbanua of central Palawan, whose livelihoods and landscapes are impacted by green governance and enclosures. Informed by several years of ethnographic fieldwork, we explore how and why Tagbanua farmers continue to clear and burn forest despite state and non-state actors criminalising these practices for decades. We argue that, despite sustained vilification and reduced fallows arising from governance policies and enclosures, Tagbanua farmers continue to clear and burn knowing well that, despite the practices being illegal, levels of tolerance and leniency toward swidden is the local norm, rather than exception—highlighting the importance of what we call ‘atmospheres of consent’. Ethnoecological understandings of clearing and burning in the uplands, we argue, are crucial to recalibrating the burden of blame placed on poor farmers whose agriculture is deemed destructive by the region’s burgeoning sustainability discourse.\nKeywords Criminalisation Ethnoecology Fire practices Philippines Resistant Swidden", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7200959920883179}
+{"content": "If you're a Western fan of Indian food whose only experience of the cuisine is what's available in restaurants and ethnic markets, you're in for a treat. Kodampuli, sometimes spelled kudampuli, is a gateway ingredient to regional Indian cooking that doesn't get much attention in the U.S.: the cooking of Kerala in Southern India.\nWhat is Kodampuli?\nKodampuli (also known as gambodge, Malabar tamarind, fish tamarind, and mistakenly as kokum) is\na fruit used to add sourness to curries in Kerala. When the fruit ripens, it's removed from the vine, seeded, and left to dry in the sun till it turns leathery. The skins are then smoked, infusing them with a complex aroma: sweet, funky, and astringent.\nAfter a brief rinse and soak, the skins are added to curries, which in Kerala means a pungent sauce, rich with creamy coconut milk and abundant with the freshest seafood. Heat, time, and a bath of spices transform the kodampuli, allowing it to\ncontribute a pleasant sourness to the sauce, with hints of sweetness, astringency, and the faintest whiff of smoke. Kodampuli is what sourness tastes like in the absence of acidity. Its flavor isn't tart, and it doesn't brighten foods like acids do, but cuts through rich ingredients exceptionally well.\nThe effect on the dish is completely transformative—fish curry just wouldn't be the same without it. Much like white wine in or with a fish stew, kodampuli compliments fish's natural sweetness while giving it something to play against.\nHow Do I Use It?\nI wish I could say kodampuli is a versatile spice, but\nits use is almost exclusively restricted to Kerala cuisine, fish curry in particular. But don't let that keep you from getting your hands on some. Indian food, like Italian, French, and Chinese cooking, is intensely regional, and American restaurant diners are only exposed to a few regions' offerings. Kerala style cooking isn't among them, so if you want to expand your Indian food horizons, you'll need to do it on your own.\nKerala curries are refreshing. They don't rely on heavy amounts of liquid fat and avoid intense sweet spices like cardamom and clove. But they're satisfyingly meaty, not just from fresh fish (Kerala is on the water and is a thriving fishing hub), but from rich coconut milk, preferably chunky from bits of actual coconut (you can get frozen unprocessed coconut milk in Thai and Indian groceries). Kodampuli's sourness is a perfect balance to the rich coconut and intense spicing.\nUsing it is dead simple: Rinse it briefly to dislodge any grit, then soak it in hot water for a few minutes before adding it to any sauce. Three to four pieces is sufficient for a curry for four, and ten minutes' cooking is more than enough time for them to release their flavor.\nIn between your fish curry adventures, keep your kodampuli stored in as airtight containment as you can manage. It's got a strong odor that can contaminate other spices after prolonged exposure. Wrap it tightly in plastic, then put that in a large glass jar or an airtight plastic container. Keep it with your other sequestered-off spices, like asafoetida.\nWhere to Find Kodampuli\nKodampuli isn't easy to find. Well-stocked Indian groceries may carry it (Kalustyan's carries it for New Yorkers). If you can't find it locally, don't hesitate to seek it out online.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6849666833877563}
+{"content": "Legal narratives obtained from forensic interviews of twenty sexually abused children were analyzed concerning gender differences in disclosure patterns and narrative elaboration. Quantitative analysis of the children's disclosure of sexual abuse revealed that boys made prompted disclosures to caretakers, primarily mothers. Girls more often made purposeful disclosures, and revealed the abuse to caretakers as well as other supportive individuals. Quantitative analysis of the children's forensic interviews revealed that girls provided more coherent, elaborate, structured, and contextually detailed narratives than boys did. Children's accounts of their disclosures were qualitatively analyzed. Results indicated that fear was the primary reason children delayed abuse disclosure. Qualitative analysis also found that the children's narratives revealed several common themes including themes of force and resistance. Implications for legal interventions on behalf of children and the effectiveness of abuse prevention programs were discussed.\nContributors\nCreated\n2011", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.609119176864624}
+{"content": "'Yoga or Pilates for Older Adults with Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions?' by Laura Denham-Jones\nSPARC 2021 Poster No. 18\nExercise interventions for older adults play an important role in public health as people work into later years. While age can exacerbate musculoskeletal conditions, this can be mitigated with appropriate physical activity.\nYoga and Pilates are the top group exercise choices in the UK and particularly popular among women, who are more prone to experience chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Systematic reviews by the researcher found that both are safe, adaptable interventions for chronic musculoskeletal conditions in a >70% female sample, mean age 50+. Yoga was effective for osteoarthritis and neck pain, improving physical functioning for osteoarthritis and sarcopenia. Pilates was effective for back, neck, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis pain. Back and neck patients showed significant functional and quality of life effects. Pilates had benefits over a broader range of outcomes than did yoga without specific modifications and neither was found superior to other exercise comparators. This suggests that preferences are not always linked to orthopaedic health outcomes, and a mixed methods approach might lead to a better understanding of what participants experience, and what is important to them, when exercising.The next phase is a survey of the 50+ population exploring exercise habits, motivators, barriers, and perceived benefits. Finally, a trial and subsequent focus group will compare yoga and Pilates interventions specifically designed for this age group. The aim is to determine best practice in delivery and the relative benefits of age-targeted Pilates and yoga classes, addressing the value of including these on class timetables in the yoga, Pilates, and fitness communities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8557061553001404}
+{"content": "In children with recurrent AOM, adenoidectomy has demonstrated efficacy. However, determining which children will benefit from this treatment modality is not yet possible. Few pediatric otolaryngologists recommend adenoidectomy initially over tympanostomy tube placement alone, unless coexistent nasal symptoms are present. The procedure might be considered for older children who require replacement of their tympanostomy tubes. As additional information on the role of biofilm in the nasopharynx becomes available, the selection of candidates for adenoidectomy with or without tube placement is likely to improve.\nWhat is the role of adenoidectomy in the treatment of acute otitis media (AOM)?\nUpdated: Sep 25, 2019\nAuthor: John D Donaldson, MD, FRCSC, FACS; Chief Editor: Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA more... Feedback", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9836412072181702}
+{"content": "Diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies have simply not moved the needle for corporations. While a variety of factors, including inadequate resources, competing priorities, and lack of accountability, have all contributed to slow progress, changing demographics, the need for innovation, and globalization have made D&I more important than ever. It’s time to rethink traditional approaches. A complex issue that necessitates an integrated solution, D&I can be enhanced through mindfulness, which focuses on training the mind to balance the sometimes-competing functions of awareness and attention. Hallmarks of mindfulness include the ability to suspend emotional judgment under stress, greater self-awareness, and increased compassion in thought and action. By increasing competencies of presence, awareness, and attention, mindfulness at work can illuminate the behaviors and mindsets that build bridges across differences and enable organizations to leverage the power of D&I. Learning Objectives: - Examine the driving and restraining forces shaping D&I in companies today. - Understand how mindfulness increases the ability to pause and manage nonconscious biases in moments of communication and decision. - Discuss the advantages of increasing awareness, attention, presence, nonjudgment, and compassion in leadership and team behaviors to build more inclusive workplace cultures. - Discuss the advantages of developing mindfulness as a portable competency that enables employees to engage and contribute fully at work.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9411665797233582}
+{"content": "(RepublicanReport.org) – The US Supreme Court has attracted its share of negative attention this year. Liberal commentators are upset that the bench now contains six nominees from Republican presidents, compared to just three from Democrats. It looks as though the controversy will persist for the remainder of the year, as the 2021 SCOTUS docket has several divisive cases. Its new term begins on Monday, October 4.\nAbortion\nPerhaps the most controversial case before the nation’s highest court this year will relate to reproductive rights. In December, SCOTUS will consider a Mississippi case where the state government is trying to outlaw abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. If the court allows Mississippi to enforce this law, it will overturn the precedent set by the 1992 case of Planned Parenthood vs. Casey. This case provided that states cannot interfere excessively with a woman’s right to seek a termination before 22-24 weeks of pregnancy.\nIf the case succeeds, experts believe it could open the door for other states to introduce more restrictive laws around abortion.\nGun Control\nNext month, the court will also consider New York’s rules around concealed carry in public places. Lower courts have supported the current laws in the state, which require people to show they have a need to carry a weapon that’s greater than the need of the average person. Two Second Amendment advocates who could not obtain concealed carry licenses on this basis decided to challenge the law.\nNew York Attorney General Letitia James has insisted that the law is consistent with the Constitution, despite protests like the plaintiffs. However, legal experts believe the court’s current justices will take this opportunity to strengthen the Second Amendment.\nThe court will also hear a New Jersey case banning magazines with the capacity for more than ten rounds of ammunition. The court may wait until it decides in the New York case to begin considering this matter.\nReligious Liberty\nThis year, a Maine case coming before the court will look at whether the state government violates the Constitution by preventing students from attending schools that teach religion while benefiting from student-aid programs. This is the most significant First Amendment case that the three newest justices (all appointed by former President Donald Trump) will have dealt with. It will tell Americans much about how the court intends to approach religious liberties in the future.\nThere’s also been recent controversy over the idea that Justice Stephen Breyer should retire so that President Joe Biden and the Democrat-controlled Senate can replace him with a new liberal judge. Breyer, himself a noted liberal, has dismissed calls for his early retirement.\nIt looks like the country’s highest judicial power is set for an action-packed end to the year.\nCopyright 2021, RepublicanReport.org", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5808660984039307}
+{"content": "The Impact of PNPLA3 rs738409 Genetic Polymorphism and Weight Gain ≥10 kg after Age 20 on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Non-Obese Japanese Individuals.利用統計を見る\nFile / Name\nLicense\njournal.pone.0140427\nThis is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.\nNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in non-obese individuals is inadequately elucidated. We aim to investigate the impact of known genetic polymorphisms on NAFLD and the interaction between genetic risks and weight gain on NAFLD in obese and non-obese Japanese individuals. A total of 1164 participants who received health checkups were included. Participants with excessive alcohol consumption, with viral hepatitis or other inappropriate cases were excluded. Fatty liver was diagnosed by ultrasonography. Participants with a body mass index (BMI) of <18.5 kg/m2, 18.5-22.9 kg/m2, 23.0-24.9 kg/m2 and ≥25 kg/m2 were classified underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese, respectively. Self-administered questionnaire for lifestyle was assessed and a total of 8 previously reported genetic polymorphisms were chosen and examined. In all, 824 subjects were enrolled. The overall prevalence of NAFLD was 33.0%: 0% in underweight, 15.3% in normal weight, 41.1% in overweight and 71.7% in obese individuals. The prevalence of NAFLD is more affected by the G allele of patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLA3) rs738409 in normal weight (odds ratio (OR) 3.52; 95%-CI: 1.42-8.71; P = 0.0063) and in overweight individuals (OR 2.60; 95%-CI: 1.14-5.91; P = 0.0225) than in obese individuals (not significant). Moreover, the G allele of PNPLA3 rs738409 and weight gain ≥10 kg after age 20 had a joint effect on the risk of NAFLD in the normal weight (OR 12.00; 95% CI: 3.71-38.79; P = 3.3×10-5) and the overweight individuals (OR 13.40; 95% CI: 2.92-61.36; P = 0.0008). The G allele of PNPLA3 rs738409 is a prominent risk factor for NAFLD and the interaction between the PNPLA3 rs738409 and weight gain ≥10 kg after age 20 plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD, especially in non-obese Japanese individuals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9376915097236633}
+{"content": "Abstract\nUncertainty remains on the threshold of ventilation rate in airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We analyzed a COVID-19 outbreak in January 2020 in Hunan Province, China, involving an infected 24-year-old man, Mr. X, taking two subsequent buses, B1 and B2, in the same afternoon. We investigated the possibility of airborne transmission and the ventilation conditions for its occurrence. The ventilation rates on the buses were measured using a tracer-concentration decay method with the original driver on the original route. We measured and calculated the spread of the exhaled virus-laden droplet tracer from the suspected index case. Ten additional passengers were found to be infected, with seven of them (including one asymptomatic) on B1 and two on B2 when Mr. X was present, and one passenger infected on the subsequent B1 trip. B1 and B2 had time-averaged ventilation rates of approximately 1.7 and 3.2 L/s per person, respectively. The difference in ventilation rates and exposure time could explain why B1 had a higher attack rate than B2. Airborne transmission due to poor ventilation below 3.2 L/s played a role in this two-bus outbreak of COVID-19.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9895420670509338}
+{"content": "AMAZON FIRES POSE SERIOUS HEALTH RISK FOR COVID-19 AFFECTED COMMUNITIES\n06/22/2020\nScientists warn that people living in tropical regions from Brazil to Indonesia may face a heightened risk for COVID-19 complications due to particulate matter released from forest fires (Reuters, Reuters). Forest fires tend to peak from August to October in the Brazilian Amazon, while the forest fire season in Indonesia runs from April to October (Reuters). Experts caution that these fires will especially hurt populations already experiencing high rates of COVID-19, including Indigenous and Amazonian communities in the city of Manaus, Brazil, and Colombia’s Amazonas province (Reuters).\nEnvironmental enforcement in the Amazon has decreased since 2019, accelerating deforestation and raising the public health risk of forest fires (New York Times). Forest fires do not occur naturally in tropical biomes; rather, newly deforested areas are typically set on fire during drier months to prepare the land for cattle grazing. Researchers from the Amazon Conservation Association have already discovered the first fires of 2020 several months ahead of the season’s expected peak in August and September (Mongabay). According to a Brazilian government agency, deforestation in the Amazon rose 55% from January to April compared to last year. Meanwhile, coronavirus has killed 34,000 people in Brazil, which currently has the highest daily number of deaths in the world (New York Times).\nAne Alencar, the director of science at the think tank Ipam Amazônia, cites lack of environmental enforcement during the pandemic as a leading cause of increased deforestation and fire risk (New York Times). Alencar and other scientists have called for businesses and consumers who consume beef, leather, soy, and other Brazilian commodities to pressure Brazil to take action (Reuters).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8074749708175659}
+{"content": "Aurora kinases, which have been implicated in several vital events in mitosis, represent a protein kinase family highly conserved during evolution. The activity of Aurora kinases is delicately regulated, mainly by phosphorylation and degradation. Deregulation of Aurora kinase activity can result in mitotic abnormality and genetic instability, leading to defects in centrosome function, spindle assembly, chromosome alignment, and cytokinesis. Both the expression level and the kinase activity of Aurora kinases are found to be up-regulated in many human cancers, indicating that these kinases might serve as useful targets for the development of anticancer drugs. This review focuses on recent progress on the roles of Aurora kinases in mitosis and tumorigenesis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8629485964775085}
+{"content": "Ransomware as a service (RaaS) equips prospective attackers, even those who possess minimal technical skills and knowledge, with the ammunition they need to launch attacks. This in turn helps ransomware spread quickly to more targets. What exactly is RaaS, and which ransomware families and techniques are associated with it?\nRansomware-stricken organizations grapple with multilevel extortion schemes that are advancing at an alarming rate. What exactly happens in these campaigns? We scrutinize three active ransomware families associated with these schemes to find out.\nModern ransomware like Nefilim present new challenges and security concerns for enterprises across the world. How do these new families differ from traditional ransomware? And what can organizations do to mitigate risks?\nThese tools were intended for use in security research and other authorized purposes. However, cybercriminals have found a way to exploit them for ransomware campaigns. What are some of these tools and how exactly are they weaponized?\nThe upheavals of 2020 challenged the limits of organizations and users, and provided openings for malicious actors. A robust cybersecurity posture can help equip enterprises and individuals amid a continuously changing threat landscape.\nRansomware continues the trend of targeted attacks but with the added challenge of double extortion. Organizations need to be one step ahead of such coercive tactics to avoid potential disruptions, financial losses, and reputational damage.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9724873900413513}
+{"content": "Mini-splits are convenient and versatile heating and cooling products. If you need to install a new HVAC system in your home, they could be the best solutions. Here’s everything you need to know about these innovative devices to determine whether they’re right for your needs.\nHow Do They Work?\nA mini-split features an outdoor condenser or compressor and multiple indoor air-handling units. Each indoor unit is placed inside the room or rooms that need to be treated. The indoor and outdoor parts are connected via refrigerant lines, eliminating the need for ductwork, which central air relies on.\nIn cooling mode, the system collects warm indoor air and transports it outside to the condenser via hidden pipes. The air moves through coils, transferring energy to the refrigerant and converting it into a gaseous state. This gas moves to the compressor, and the system uses electricity to turn it back into a liquid. At this stage, the previously warm air is cool and sent back into the air-handler, which distributes it throughout the room. The reverse occurs in heating mode, with the device creating warmth from ambient air outdoors and sending it into the house.\nWhat are the benefits?\nMini-splits are well-suited for homes that don’t have existing ductwork. Not only can ductwork installation be expensive, but the system can also lead to considerable energy loss. Since they require no ducts, these devices are cost-effective and energy-efficient. This means they’re also ideal for garages, attics, room additions, and other spaces where ducts can’t be installed.\nMini-splits are also simple to control. While there are buttons directly on the indoor units, most products have remotes so you can set the perfect temperature from anywhere in the room.\nPlus, since each area has its own unit, you can save energy by keeping it cooler or warmer as needed. For example, you might turn off climate control in bedrooms during the day when people are at work and school, then turn them on in the evening, thus reducing the household’s daily energy consumption.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5727108120918274}
+{"content": "OR WAIT null SECS\nA study released in JAMA reveals a 25% increase in cannabis use in pregnant women during the pandemic in the United States.\nStudy findings published in the\nJournal of the American Medical Association revealed that there has been a 25% increase of cannabis use in early pregnancy since March of 2020. The study was conducted by Kaiser Permanente and evaluated 100,000 pregnancies in Northern California from 2019 to 2020.\nPrior to the pandemic, the study reveals that approximately 6.75% of pregnant women were cannabis users and this has risen to over 8.14% during the pandemic. Kelly Young-Wolff, PhD, MPH describes this increase possibly linked to increased trauma, anxiety, and depression during the pandemic.\nThe study looked at urine toxicology tests for cannabis from the first prenatal visit for 100,005 pregnancies from January 2019 to December 2020 for data. This trend draws concern due to the reported potential risks to babies such as birth weight being affected and possible neurodevelopmental issues.\n1\nDeborah Ansley, MD, regional medical director for Kaiser Permanente’s Early Start prenatal health programexplains, “We need to get the word out more effectively that cannabis is not a healthy choice during pregnancy.”\n1\nReference\n1. Cannabis use by pregnant women increased during pandemic. News Release. EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/929586. Accessed September 27, 2021.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9151666760444641}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis toolkit is designed to help state system planners from early childhood, Head Start, and schools create plans for a successful transition to kindergarten. It includes materials like a transition and alignment summit guide, a questionnaire on transition practices, and research and resources on why transition matters and how to engage families.\nThis website offers a variety of technical assistance activities and supports to build system capacity to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.\nThis collection of resources focuses on helping state administrators and program practitioners design and implement high-quality Out-of-School (OST) programs that support all students, including those with disabilities and special needs.\nThis website was designed by Maryland State Department of Education to support early childhood providers in promoting family engagement.\nThis step-by-step guide offers practical instructions on how to develop a local campaign to create a ballot initiative focused on providing a dedicated, sustainable stream of funding for early childhood, out-of-school time, violence prevention, and mental health programs.\nThis tool provides consumer information for what families should know about criminal background checks, including who should have a background check and what is included in state and federal requirements. It links to a state-by-state resource that provides information about licensing, about quality, and also the specifics on each state's criminal background check requirements.\nThis document provides links to teaching resources, training models, publications, and other resources to assist child care providers and families as they help children recover from exposure to a natural disaster or other traumatic event. It includes links to relevant federal agencies, national organizations, and additional publications.\nThe School-Age Consumer Education toolkit shares consumer education information, including state examples and resources, on the physical, social, and emotional health and development of school-age children and engagement efforts with their parents and families.\nThis list is an annotated collection of materials on suspension and expulsion. It includes a robust range of policy and research overviews, reports and articles, audiovisual sources, and online materials. While it is designed for early childhood through grade 3 in Vermont, most resources are relevant for older school-age and those beyond the state of Vermont.\nThis toolkit is designed to support states and territories in designing a policy approach to promote social emotional development and reduce the likelihood of expulsion and suspension.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9498150944709778}
+{"content": "This volume provides intimate anthropological accounts of Muslim men’s everyday lives in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and diasporic communities in the West. Amid increasing political turmoil and economic precarity, Muslim men around the world are enacting nurturing roles as husbands, sons, fathers, and community members, thereby challenging broader systems of patriarchy and oppression. By focusing on the ways in which Muslim men care for those they love, this volume challenges stereotypes and showcases Muslim men’s humanity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9454944729804993}
+{"content": "A cost-efficient, faster and secure cross-border payments system will boost international business, while ensuring that migrants aren’t charged exorbitant rates for sending money home and more people are included into the present financial system. The blockchain technology can make it all a reality.\nHow Blockchain Is Being Used To Solve Cross-Border Payments Problems\nIt has been nine years since Bitcoin came into existence, enabling fast, low-cost and transparent peer-to-peer transactions. Over these years, Bitcoin has seen both—glory and gloom. Today, it lives on and so does its underlying technology—blockchain—which has captivated various entities, especially financial institutions and banks. With the hope that the distinct advantages of Bitcoin can be replicated by imbibing the blockchain technology into their ecosystems, many monetary institutions have been exploring it.\nCross-Border Payments\nOver the last few decades, there has been a steady rise in global businesses and international trade along with diaspora contributing to an increase in intricate cross-border payments. Cross-border payments account for about 40% of global payments transactional revenues with payment flows of more than $135 trillion during 2016 (as per McKinsey).\nOne crucial limitation of the system is its inability to cater to the unbanked population (38% according to the World Bank data) as well as those residing in regions where Corresponding Banking Relations (CBRs) have been withdrawn (such as Caribbean region).\nBlockchain Solutions for cross border payment\nTo overcome the current structural weaknesses, financial institutions and banks are adopting blockchain to offer near instant cross-border payments at lower costs, higher security and more reliability. With blockchain, payments are tamper-proof and accurate, thereby trimming costs associated with investigation of cases and litigation.\nSince its launch in 2009, bitcoin has often captured headlines for the wrong reasons. Variously associated with criminal activity, theft, and a libertarian movement that focuses on disintermediating banks, it has generally been deemed inappropriate for mainstream financial services. Nonetheless, the average dollar-equivalent value of daily bitcoin transactions has risen steadily to $160 million in recent months, equivalent to 25% of global consumer-to-consumer remittance flows processed by MTOs (and larger than the daily volume processed by digital-only MTOs). Meanwhile, several technology startups have received substantial venture capital backing to launch pilot programs that offer cross-border payment services based on bitcoin transfers.\nSuccessful application of blockchain in the cross border payments\nAlign Commerce is a good example. It has leveraged the liquidity of bitcoin to local currency exchanges in strategic cross-border corridors to offer real-time, transparent, and low-cost cross-border payments to small and midsize enterprises. Its platform provides a unique visual dashboard that enables counterparties to track the progress of payment transfers with up-to-the-minute accuracy and implicit payment guarantees.\nAbra has followed the mobile “uberization” trend by offering peer-to-peer, real-time, cross-border payments via roving mobile tellers who can accept cash payments in exchange for instant-payment bitcoin transfers to any recipient with online or mobile access. And funds can be withdrawn from a similar mobile teller in the destination country such as a teller agent in the active corridor between the U.S. and the Philippines.\nIt is widely believed that over 90% of bitcoin’s daily transaction volume is generated by speculators, rather than by buyers of traditional goods and services. (The average value of daily exchange-traded volume is close to $30 million). However, the substantial volumes and endurance of bitcoin are prompting some to look more closely at its underlying technology and to explore how it might be used to more rapidly and securely execute and track transfers of value while creating an immutable audit trail.\nThe year 2017 started with SWIFT launching a Proof of Concept (PoC) to help banks that are challenged with monitoring and managing their international nostro accounts—crucial for streamlined cross-border payments. This is a part of SWIFT’s global payments innovation initiative that is looking to set new standards in cross-border payments.\nSWIFT, short for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications, can be considered a synonym for international payments. To test and validate the PoC’s blockchain application, 22 additional banks joined the initiative in July 2017.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9268587231636047}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIntrahepatic portal-systemic shunts causing hepatic encephalopathy are very rare. This is a case report of a patient with hepatic metastases of a pancreatic islet cell tumor that manifested with transtumoral shunts leading to hepatic encephalopathy. The diagnosis was confirmed with Doppler ultrasound and initially treated with selective transhepatic portal vein embolization followed by hepatic artery embolization, and eventually radiofrequency ablation of the largest metastases. Despite excellent short-term palliation, symptom recurrence necessitated liver resection, the results of which proved durable. A multidisciplinary treatment plan for the identification and management of potentially salvageable encephalopathy in similar patients is described.\nOriginal language English (US) Pages (from-to) 4-7 Number of pages 4 Journal Hepato-Gastroenterology Volume 50 Issue number 49 State Published - Jan 1 2003 Keywords Encephalopathy Hepatic Metastases Portal-hepatic venous shunts", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6207355856895447}
+{"content": "The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is probably the most ambitious self-regulatory project aimed at creating a single integrated European digital payments market since the introduction of the Euro. SEPA aims to make EU more innovative and competitive. When considering the SEPA initiative and combining it with the disruptive and innovative nature the mobile phone permeates, the result is a market that is rapidly transforming from well-established into a state of flux. We build a model to understand and explain this transformation of the digital payment infrastructure. The model captures the formation and development of digital payment infrastructure with a particular emphasis on the regulator´s perspective. It consists of four stages characterized by slow incremental change following by short rapid bursts of discontinuity. Each stage is portrayed by its evolutionary dynamics, the nature of the payment platform, the legal implications, the regulatory asymmetry, the level of competition, and what drives the discontinuity.\nOriginalsprog Engelsk Udgivelsessted Frederiksberg Udgiver Department of IT Management. CBS Antal sider 17 ISBN (Trykt) 9788792524195 Status Udgivet - 2013\nNavn ITM Communications Nummer 2013/3 EU Digital payments SEPA Multi-sided platform Evolutionary economics Institutional isomorphism Regulation", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5562599897384644}
+{"content": "You’ve heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but what happens if you eat an apple before bed?\nApples are the edible fruit of a flowering tree known as\nMalus domestica. They contain an array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals (1).\nThese iconic fruits make a great snack when hunger strikes, and they’re one of the most consumed fruits globally. That’s mainly due to their seasonal availability, but they’re also tasty and versatile (2, 3).\nThis article explores the potential benefits and downsides of eating apples before bed.\nBelow are the nutrition facts for a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of raw, unpeeled apple (6):\nCalories: 52 Carbs: 13.8 grams Sugar: 10.4 grams Fiber: 2.4 grams Protein: 0.3 grams Fat: 0.2 grams VitaminC: 8% of the Daily Value (DV) Potassium: 3% of the DV Magnesium: 1% of the DV Carbohydrates\nOne study showed that consuming a carb-rich meal with a high glycemic index (GI) before bed may raise tryptophan levels, which increases melatonin and serotonin. These hormones help promote the onset of sleep (8, 9).\nYet, other studies have found mixed results regarding the effects of high GI meals on sleep. Some studies show that a high GI meal can have no effect, while others report sleep disturbances (7, 9, 10).\nHigh GI foods can lead to a rapid increase in blood sugar...\nRead Full Story: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/apple-before-bed\nYour content is great. However, if any of the content contained herein violates any rights of yours, including those of copyright, please contact us immediately by e-mail at media[@]kissrpr.com.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7768025398254395}
+{"content": "UBC Theses and Dissertations Predicting landslides using contour aligning convolutional neural networks Hajimoradlou, Ainaz Abstract\nLandslides are movement of soil and rock under the influence of gravity. They are common phenomena that cause significant human and economic losses every year. To reduce the impact of landslides, experts have developed tools to identify areas that are more likely to generate landslides. We propose a novel statistical approach for predicting landslides using deep convolutional networks. Using a standardized dataset of georeferenced images consisting of slope, elevation, land cover, lithology, rock age, and rock family as inputs, we deliver a landslide susceptibility map as output. We call our model a Locally Aligned Convolutional Neural Network, LACNN, as it follows the ground surface at multiple scales to predict possible landslide occurrence for a single point. To validate our method, we compare it to several baselines, including linear regression, a neural network, and a convolutional network, using log-likelihood error and Receiver Operating Characteristic curves on the test set. We show that our model performs better than the other proposed baselines, suggesting that such deep convolutional models are effective in heterogenous datasets for improving landslide susceptibility maps, which has the potential to reduce the human and economic cost of these events.\nItem Media Item Citations and Data License\nAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9645401239395142}
+{"content": "Nurturing talent will help companies survive the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to Peter Cappelli and Sydney Finkelstein.\nCappelli, a professor of management at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Finkelstein, a professor of management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, recently recorded a podcast on superbosses.\nThe key, they said, is finding the best talent, then pushing them to continue learning and hitting goals.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6181117296218872}
+{"content": "Taste of the Wild PREY Trout Recipe for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).\nWe believe everyone deserves to experience the benefits of simpler and cleaner eating. And that includes our pets. Limited ingredient diets may also be easier for some dogs to digest. In this simplified, limited ingredient recipe, spring-fed trout is the first of just four key ingredients. Along with sunflower oil, trout also provides omega fatty acids that help maintain skin and coat health. Species-specific probiotics further support digestion, while guaranteed levels of antioxidants and DHA help support overall well-being. Finally, carefully selected vitamins and minerals ensure your dog is getting the balanced nutrition they require with the unique taste of trout they’ll crave.\nTrout – Trout, the number one ingredient in this formula, is rich in nutrients and energy, and a highly digestible source of protein. Species Specific Probiotics – Healthy digestive and immune systems are vital to the overall health of your pet. Our proprietary K9 Strain Probiotics are developed specifically for dogs and added after the cooking process to ensure viability. Each pound of Taste of the Wild provides 80 million live, active cultures that help support healthy digestive and immune systems. Digestive Support – Fiber from garbanzo beans helps promote digestive health while prebiotic fiber from dried chicory root provides fuel for the beneficial probiotic bacteria in the digestive system. Ingredients - Trout, lentils, tomato pomace, sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, salmon oil (source of DHA), salt, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, L-Carnitine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.\nContains a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms.\nAnalytical Constituents:\nGuaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein 27.0% minimum Crude Fat 15.0% minimum Crude Fibres 5.0% maximum Moisture 10.0% maximum DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 0.05% minimum Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum Selenium 0.35 mg/kg minimum Taurine 0.12% minimum Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 2.5% minimum Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% minimum Total Microorganisms*\n(Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis)\nnot less than 36,363,636 CFU/kg\nAdditives per kg Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg minimum Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum\n*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.\nCalorie Content:\n3,592 kcal/kg (336 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy.\nFeeding Guide: Standard Measuring Cups/Day -\nPet Size 6 - 12 weeks 3 - 4 months 5 - 7 months 8 - 12 months Adult Dogs 1 - 2.25kg 75 - 125g 75 - 100g 66 - 100g 50 - 75g 50 - 66g 2.25 - 4.5kg 125 - 200g 100 - 175g 100 - 166g 75 - 133g 66 - 100g 4.5 - 9kg 200 - 325g 175 - 300g 166 - 275g 133 - 225g 100 - 175g 9 - 13.5kg 325 - 433g 300 - 400g 275 - 366g 225 - 300g 175 - 233g 13.5 - 18kg 433 - 550g 400 - 500g 366 - 450g 300 -366g 233 - 300g 18 - 27kg 550 - 750g 500 - 666g 450 - 625g 366 - 500g 300 - 400g 27 - 36kg 666 - 850g 625 - 766g 500 - 625g 400 - 500g 36 - 45kg 766 - 900g 625 - 725g 500 - 575g 45 - 57kg 700 - 825g 566 - 650g 575 - 675g 57 - 68kg 850 - 975g 675 - 775g 68 - 79kg 975 - 1050g 775 - 866g For adult dogs over 45.45kg, add 1/2 cup for every additional 4.54kg. For pregnant or nursing adult dogs, we recommend free-choice feeding. Adjust amount offered daily as needed to maintain ideal body condition. This feeding guide provides a starting point for the amount of food to give your dog each day. We recommend that you keep your dog in ideal body condition and not allow them to become overweight. The amount of food your dog needs can vary based on age, activity level or other food and treats given, so be sure to work with your veterinarian to determine an appropriate weight for your dog, and to make any necessary adjustments to their feeding. Changing Food: For 7 - 10 days, gradually decrease the amount of current food while increasing the amount of new food.\nAvailable Sizes:\n3.6kg, 11.3kg", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9332876205444336}
+{"content": "The AASM has made a minor update to the Standards for Accreditation to clarify that only diagnoses\nbased upon the interpretation of a sleep study must be reviewed by an individual who is board-certified in sleep medicine (Standard F-8 of the Standards for Accreditation and Standard F-2 of the ). Independent Sleep Practice Standards for Accreditation\nMore substantial updates previously announced in 2016 emphasized safety, patient-centered care and long-term disease management. By\nJuly 1, 2017, all AASM-accredited facilities must show compliance with the updated 2016 standards by completing a reaccreditation application (if applicable) or submitting a signed attestation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8414523601531982}
+{"content": "Policy field\nAntitrust\nTarget group\nAll citizens, companies, organisations and public authorities are welcome to contribute to this consultation.\nContributions are particularly sought from companies (including SMEs), business associations, public authorities, consumer organisations, as well as competition practitioners, researchers and think tanks. Comments from other stakeholders who have experience or knowledge of the enforcement of the EU competition rules by the national competition authorities are also welcome.\nConsultation period\nFrom\n04.11.2015 until 12.02.2016 Objective of the consultation\nThe European Commission is consulting stakeholders on how to empower the national competition authorities (NCAs) to be more effective enforcers.\nThe NCAs play a key role enforcing the EU antitrust rules alongside the Commission, but there is potential for them to do much more. While EU law (Regulation 1/2003) gave NCAs the competence to apply the EU competition rules, it did not tackle the means and instruments by which NCAs apply those rules. As a result, NCAs encounter difficulties in carrying out their work and in tapping their full potential.\nThe Commission would like to gather views on how to ensure that NCAs:\ncan act independently when enforcing EU competition rules and have the resources and staff needed to do their work;\nhave an adequate competition toolbox to detect and tackle infringements;\ncan impose effective fines on companies which break the rules; and\nhave leniency programmes, which encourage companies to come forward with evidence of illegal cartels, that work effectively across Europe.\nStakeholders are invited to answer those parts of the questionnaire which concern them and to provide any other comments or information which they consider to be relevant.\nView the questionnaire\nEUSurvey:\nConsultation questionnaire Reference documents and other related consultations Inception Impact Assessment Communication from the Commission - Ten Years of Antitrust Enforcement under Regulation 1/2003: Achievements and Future Perspectives (COM(2014) 453, 9.7.2014) Commission SWD \"Enhancing competition enforcement by the Member States' competition authorities: institutional and procedural issues\" accompanying the Communication from the Commission (SWD(2014 231 final) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, Report on the functioning of Regulation 1/2003 (COM(2009) 206 final, 29.4.2009) ECN Model Leniency Programme (MLP) Contact details\nResponsible service: Directorate-General for Competition – Unit A4 European Competition Network and Private Enforcement\nPlease always indicate the reference number in your correspondence: HT. 4504 email: COMP-ECNPLUS@ec.europa.eu Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Antitrust registry Ref.: HT.4504 1049 Bruxelles / Brussels Belgique /België Fax (32-2) 295.01.28\nReplies to the consultation\nPublic authorities Austria - Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy and Ministry of Justice Belgium - Belgian Competition Authority Belgium - CCE Conseil Central de l'Economie - Commission de la Concurrence Croatia - Ministarstvo gospodarstva Czech Republic - Office for the Protection of Competition Denmark - Danish Competition and Consumer Authority and Danish Competition Council Estonia - Ministry of Justice Finland - The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority France - Autorité de la Concurrence France - French Authorities Germany - Bundeskartellamt Iceland - Icelandic Competition Authority Ireland - Commission for Communications Regulation - ComReg Ireland - The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Italy - Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato Italy - Ministry of economic development Latvia - Ministry of Economics Latvia - Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau Lithuania - Competition Council Lithuania - Ministry of Economy Netherlands - Ministry of Economic Affairs Portugal - Portuguese Competition Authority Romania - Competition Council Slovakia - Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic Spain - Regional Service of Competition Protection Spain - Catalan Ombudsman Office (Síndic de Greuges de Catalunya) Sweden - Competition Authority United Kingdom - UK Government United Kingdom - CMA (Competition & Markets Authority) Registered organisations Austria - Industriellenvereinigung Austria - Wirtschaftskammer Austria - Bundesarbeitskammer Austria - Austrian working group of Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht Belgium - Independent Retail Europe Belgium - European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association (ETNO) Belgium - UEAPME Belgium - BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation Belgium - BusinessEurope Bulgaria - Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cyprus - Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Europe - NEON - The National Energy Ombudsman Network Europe - In-house Competition Lawyers' Association (ICLA) Finland - Roschier, Attorneys Ltd Finland - Confederation of Finnish Industries EK Finland - The Federation for Finnish Enterprises France - Fédération Nationale de l'Artisanat Automobile - F.N.A.A France - Groupe Eurotunnel France - AFEP - French Association of Large Companies France - Orange Germany - Der Mittelstandsverbund e.V. Germany - Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) Germany - Bundesverband Paket und Expresslogistik e. V. (BIEK) Germany - United Internet AG Germany - EE&MC - European Economic & Marketing Consultants Germany - BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie International - Eversheds LLP Italy - ANIA - Associazione nazionale fra le imprese assicuratrici Italy - Altroconsumo Italy - Assonime Latvia - PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal (Latvia) Lithuania - Lithuanian Bar Association Lithuania - Lithuanian Free Market Institute Portugal - Abreu Avogados (Abreu & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados, R.L.) Romania - Asociatia pentru Protectia Consumatorilor din România Spain - UNESPA - Asociacion Española de Aseguradores Spain - Telefonica S.A. Spain - Repsol S.A. United States - American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) Non-r egistered organisations Belgium - Free and Fair Post Initiative (FFPI) France - CLCV France - Association Française d’Etude de la Concurrence France - Collectif \"David contre Goliath\" Italy - Movimento Difesa del Cittadino Italy - Associazione Antitrust Italiana Portugal - Associação Portuguesa para a Defesa do Consumidor Slovenia - Slovene Consumers Association Spain - ASTEL Individual contributions Austria - Westbahn Management GmbH Belgium - G. van der Wal Bulgaria - Niveks Ltd Bulgaria - Hristov & Partners Law Firm Croatia - Gjurasic Fak & Partneri France - Alexandre Bertuzzi Greece - George Floras Ireland - Dr MaryCatherine Lucey Italy - Transporto Pubblico Non Dilinnea Latvia - Jelena Alfejeva Latvia - Glimstedt & Partners Law Firm Netherlands - P. 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+{"content": "Is Child Pornography a State or Federal Law?\nChild pornography is any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor.\nUnder the Michigan Penal Code (750.145c), production, knowing possession, promotion, or distribution of any visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct could lead to a criminal charge.\nWith that said, the U.S. code also prohibits producing, knowing receipt, or distributing any child pornographic material. That means child pornography crimes can be prosecuted under state or federal law, depending on the underlying circumstances.\nWhatever the level of child pornography charges you may face, a child pornography offense can be life-altering, upon conviction, and require working with a skilled criminal defense attorney.\nIs Child Pornography a State or Federal Law?\nIf you face child pornography charges, this article provides all there is to know at the state and federal levels.\nState and Federal Child Pornography Crimes\nTypically, child pornography charges are prosecuted under state laws and are enforced by state law enforcement agencies.\nIf child pornography crimes cross state or international borders, or involve interstate or foreign commerce, federal law then comes into play.\nTherefore, it’s important to work with a lawyer well-versed in Michigan and federal law when facing any form of child pornography charges or sexual abuse charges.\nMichigan Child Pornography Laws – Penal Code (750.145c)\nMichigan law prohibits the production, distribution, and possesion of child pornography, as outlined below:\n1. Production of Child Pornography\nAny person who causes a child, in any way, to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child pornography shall be guilty of a felony.\nIt’s important to note that taking photos of oneself as a minor or a minor encouraging another minor to take sexually explicit photos of themselves could result in the minors being charged with producing child pornography.\n*In Michigan a “child,” for purposes of the charge of production of child pornography, is under 18 years old.\nUnder Michigan law, the production of child pornography is punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison, a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both. Additionally, asset forfeiture and repossession may also apply, depending on the case’s circumstances.\n2. Possession of Child Pornography\nUnder Michigan law, it’s a criminal offense for a person to have any form of child pornography in their possession. This includes personal photos shared among minors.\nFor example, a girl under 18 sending photos depicting sexually explicit conduct to her boyfriend could see him charged with possessing child pornography, upon arrest, with the images in their phone or any device.\nUpon conviction, possession of an image of child pornography carries a penalty of up to four years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Additionally, asset forfeiture and repossession may also apply, depending on the circumstances.\n3. Distribution of Child Pornography\nUnder Michigan law, it’s a criminal offense for a person to participate in the distribution of child pornography.\nDistribution of child pornography offenses carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000, or both. Like other child pornography-related offenses, asset forfeiture and repossession may also apply, depending on the circumstances.\n4. Using the Computer or Internet to Commit a Crime\nBesides production, distribution, and possession of child sexually abusive material laws, the use of a computer or the internet is also applicable under child pornography rules where a computer, a computer network, or the internet was used in the violation of the crimes outlined above.\nPenalties for using a computer or the internet, in the commission of a crime, are dependent on the underlying offenses, which can range from between one year to a maximum of 20 years, a fine of between $5,000 and $20,000, or both, on top of other penalties for the underlying offenses.\nFEDERAL LAWS ON CHILD PRONOGRAPHY\nFederal child pornography laws are very stringent and carry severe penalties, compared to their state counterparts. They are designed to protect against sexual abuse of children and child sexual exploitation.\nWhat is Child Pornography Under Federal Law?\nWhile other images may be protected under first amendment rights, images of child pornography are not.\nUnder 18 U.S.C. 2256, any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor is classified as child pornography and illegal.\nVisual depictions include videos, photographs, computer-generated images that are indistinguishable from a minor, or any image that has been created to depict an identifiable minor.\nUnder federal law, underdeveloped film, videotape, and electronically stored data that can be processed into child pornography are also classified as child pornography.\nNotably, for an image to qualify as child pornography under federal law, there is no requirement that the child is depicted engaging in sexual activity. Any picture of a naked child may constitute child pornography if it’s sufficiently sexually suggestive.\nFederal Child Pornography Charges\nAs stated earlier, child pornography charges are prosecuted on a state level. However, under certain circumstances, federal law may come into play, which also means the involvement of federal law enforcement agencies.\nIt’s not uncommon for a charge to begin on a state level and then move up to a federal court as more evidence emerges, and vice versa.\nTherefore, having an attorney skilled at defending sexual crimes on a state and federal level is critical when facing child pornography charges, because you may never know how the evidence may play out in the future.\nCrimes committed using the internet across state and international lines may attract federal investigation and prosecution.\nCircumstances Under Which Federal Charges are Applicable\nBefore federal law enforcement agencies enforce federal child pornography laws, child pornography and child sexual abuse crimes must meet a specific criterion, according to 18 U.S.C. 2251 – Sexual exploitation of Children penal code.\nThe offense must have occurred in interstate or foreign commerce. For example, through the U.S. mail or carriers to move the child sexually explicit content across state lines or international boundaries.\nAdditionally, federal jurisdiction almost always applies where the internet was involved in committing child pornography-related crimes.\nThis law may still apply even where the image itself does not travel across state or national borders, if other materials, such as the computer or the storage devices, used to commit the offense did.\nFederal Child Pornography Laws on Production, Reception, Distribution, and Possessing Child Pornography\nFederal child pornography law prohibits the production, distribution, possession, and reception of child pornography through any means, including U.S. mail and interstate or foreign commerce (see 18 U.S.C. 2251; 18 U.S.C. 2252; 18 U.S.C. 2252a).\nSpecifically, federal child pornography 18 U.S.C. 2251a law on sexual exploitation of children, which covers causing a person below the age of 18 to engage in sexually explicit conduct to create images of child pornography, which includes any visual depiction of a child engaging in sexually explicit conduct and child sexual abuse, is a crime punishable by law.\nAdditionally, section 2251 of title 18 of the federal law on sexual exploitation of minors makes it a criminal offense for any parent or guardian, to a minor, to sell, buy, or transfer the minor’s custody for the purpose of engaging in sexually explicit conduct for the production of child pornography and sexual abuse.\nLastly, section 2256 of title 18 of the federal law prohibits the production, distribution, reception, transportation, shipping of images of child pornography, or any form of visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct uninvolving a minor by a person outside the United States and to transmit the child pornography to the U.S.\nFederal Child Pornography Law Penalties\nA violation of any federal child pornography law is a serious crime carrying severe penalties.\nWhen facing federal child pornography charges, it’s important to enlist the services of a skilled federal criminal defense attorney.\nUpon a conviction with child pornography 18 U.S.C. 2251 – sexual exploitation of children, an offender faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years in prison.\nUpon violation of federal child pornography 18 U.S.C. 2252 law, the defendant faces a statutory minimum of five years in prison, with 20 years in prison being the maximum.\nSex Offender Registration for Child Pornography Offenses\nUpon a conviction with any child pornography offense, the offender is required by law to register with the Michigan sex offender registry, under the SORA act.\nBeing on the public sex offender registry can be life-altering and significantly affect the quality of your life.\nIt’s vital to ensure that you work only with the best sex crimes attorney, considering these consequences, to minimize the chances of a conviction.\nCan a Minor Receive Child Pornography Charges?\nWhile this issue is still legally controversial, it’s not unlikely for a minor to face child pornography charges, and the repercussions are often damaging to the child’s future.\nThere have been cases in the past where minors have faced child pornography charges. Most culprits, in such instances, are often high school students involved in sending explicit photos or videos of themselves to other minors, a crime commonly known as sexting.\nWhile sexting or sending such explicit content is considered legal among consenting adults, minors can now face charges under child pornography laws.\nIn other words, a minor who knowingly provides, offers, distributes, or sends a picture, photograph, video, film, or any visual depiction showing a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct will risk severe penalties upon conviction.\nThat’s why it’s important to protect your teenager from prison time or sex offender registration by hiring a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney.\nDEFENDING YOUR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES\nWhile child pornography, child sexual exploitation, or sexual abuse charges are serious and carry severe consequences, having a skilled attorney by your side can help you put up a good fight.\nYour skilled defense team can use a variety of defense strategies to fight your charges, which include:\nPossession of Three or Fewer Pornographic Images or Video\nSubsection (a)(4) and subsection (c) of U.S.C. 2252 provides an affirmative defense to mere possession of child pornography offense charge for persons with one image of child pornography or video, and a maximum of three.\nThis is a good strategy, especially if the defendant promptly notified law enforcement and took reasonable steps to destroy the material, without sharing it with anyone.\nNot Aware Victim was a Minor\nFor a conviction to happen, the prosecution must prove that the defendant knew or had reason to know that they were dealing with a minor’s image or video.\nIf your attorney can introduce reasonable doubt in your ability to have reasonably known that the image or video in question was a minor, you may be able to fight your charges.\nThis defense strategy is efficient where the victims depicted in the child sexually abusive material are fully grown in stature, and hard to tell that they are below the age of 18, from the depiction.\nLaw Enforcement Misconduct\nLaw enforcement officers obtain evidence for child pornography cases by searching your home or computer hard drives, in most circumstances. However, the police are only allowed to do that within the law.\nWhen evidence is illegally obtained, for example, without a search warrant or sufficient probable cause, your defense attorney can use police misconduct as a defense strategy to have your charges dropped, even when there is evidence to prove your child pornography offense.\nEither way, the outcome of your charges will largely depend on the quality of your defense.\nGet a Lawyer for Your Child Pornography Charges Today\nIf you face child pornography charges in Michigan, Nicole Blank Becker of Blank Law P.C. is the lawyer to call.\nNicole is a sex crimes defense attorney based in Michigan who has dedicated her practice solely to defending sex crimes charges.\nShe has over two decades of experience in child pornography charges, having done both Michigan and federal law, with a track record of success to back it up.\nYour future is dependent on the outcome of your charges. Don’t let your charges define your future.\nTo hire criminal defense attorney Nicole Blank Becker and have the best on your side, give us a call today or contact us online to book a free consultation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5171834230422974}
+{"content": "UBC Theses and Dissertations Understanding academia's and educators' perception of arts-based research : using Superkids 2 documentary film as an example Guryil, Gizem Abstract\nArts-based research (ABR) has started to become more mainstream in recent years, leading to the increased adoption of documentaries by academics as a form of media-based research. While documentaries have intriguing potential to be utilized in research, there has been little research on how documentaries can also be a powerful tool for disseminating research. This project investigates the effectiveness, benefits, and challenges of constructing and disseminating knowledge through a research-based documentary. Using the documentary film Superkids 2 as an example, this study aims to explore academia’s and educators’ perception of arts-based research and investigate any changes of perceptions of gifted education. Employing an experimental design (i.e., one-shot case study), this study treated the screening of the Superkids 2 as an intervention. This study developed a survey to measure and develop a foundation for understanding academia’s perspective of arts-based research and examining the intervention’s effect after its implementation. Research participants included K-12 teachers, graduate students, and university researchers/lecturers/faculty members who participated in two major international conferences in gifted education. This study notes participants’ appreciation and desire to learn more about arts-based research along with concerns in conducting arts-based research. Funding and time are the main concerns about conducting arts-based research. The results contribute to the employability of arts-based research and research-based documentaries, which can lead to more prominent recognition of documentaries by the public. Findings also explore the changes in participants’ perception of gifted education.\nItem Media Item Citations and Data License\nAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6429381966590881}
+{"content": "Customized Risk Management Framework\nThis issue of\nThis issue of\nEngagement in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations presents a customized risk management framework to enhance ADB's effectiveness in fragile and conflict-affected situations.\nRisks to aid effectiveness can be exacerbated in countries experiencing fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS). There is no one-size-fits-all solution in FCAS, wherein standard business processes can be challenged by the need for flexibility and customized solutions.\nADB has committed to enhancing its effectiveness in FCAS with its 2007 Approach and its operational plan. One of the initiatives identified in the operational plan is the development of a customized risk management framework to guide ADB staff in managing risks in FCAS. The framework presents ADB’s existing business processes, which are customized in each phase of the project cycle to better address or mitigate the four major risks identified during the 2013 High-Level Forum on Building Resilience to Fragility in Asia and the Pacific.\nAdditional Details\nType Series Subjects SKU", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6734680533409119}
+{"content": "LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is warning the public about the dangers of cannabis edibles and hemp derivatives in packaging designed to look like well-known snack foods and candy. These products are unregulated, illegal and may be extremely dangerous. As Halloween approaches, parents should be aware that these look-alike products are being offered for sale online.\n\"The unregulated look-alike products are dangerous and marketed to kids and young adults and when consumed by a child can have 120 times the potency of the maximum legal adult serving,\" said Rutledge. \"If anyone sells these products to Arkansans I will hold them accountable to the fullest extent of the law. If you see these look-alike products for sale, report them to my office immediately.\"\nThese products may contain high concentrations of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, and if eaten by children, can lead to an accidental overdose. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the most common overdose incidents among children involve ingestion of edible cannabis foods, and such overdoses are on the rise. In the first nine months of 2020, 80% of calls related to marijuana edibles to the Poison Control Center were for pediatric exposure. In the first half of 2021 alone, the American Association of Poison Control Centers reports poison control hotline calls have received an estimated 2,622 calls for services related to young children ingesting cannabis products.\nIf a child were to eat the entire bag, he or she would be consuming 120 times the maximum legal adult serving. Individuals and companies responsible for putting these edibles within the reach of children should carefully reconsider whether they choose to continue to profit from illegal look-alike cannabis edibles sales. Sellers may be subject to legal action and substantial civil penalties under the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.\nLike any other drug, adults should take strong precautions to ensure that children do not have access to any products containing cannabis. Products advertising cannabis should not be purchased online through direct shipment platforms. Parents are encouraged to speak with their children, including young adults, and provide age-appropriate guidance about the dangers look-alike products pose.\nSymptoms of THC overdose include respiratory distress, loss of coordination, lethargy, and loss of consciousness. If you suspect your child has eaten a food containing high amounts of THC and become sick, call the Arkansas Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Consumers who encounter look-alike cannabis edible products are encouraged to file a consumer complaint with the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at (501) 682-2007 or [email protected]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6721618175506592}
+{"content": "Paloma Health\nPaloma Health is a telehealth platform dedicated to the treatment of hypothyroidism. Through their online platform, you can access comprehensive hypothyroidism care from best-in-class endocrinologists and wellness experts.\nPeople with hypothyroidism produce a low amount of thyroid hormone; it’s most commonly experienced by women in mid-life. According to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), hypothyroidism can mimic conditions associated with menopause transition — including fatigue, forgetfulness, mood swings, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, and cold intolerance.\nServices Provided: Treatment Type: Hormone Therapy Pharmaceutical (Non-Hormonal) Natural Supplements Lifestyle Changes Other Tags: Prescribed By Doctor Over the counter MMM Reviews:\nThis service provider has not been reviewed by the Menopause Made Modern team.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6920694708824158}
+{"content": "Hello, we have recently received reports that some accreditation auditors are not warranting non-compliance with Annex A substances, but rather that the relevant determination should be associated with the first 10 items of the standard. How are technical issues related? The accreditation inspectors claim that this is spoken by the IAF.\nDo the inspectors write the findings in the relevant Annex A as evidence, indicating the nonconformities they have identified from Annex A? For example, does the auditor specify \"A.9.4.4 by using the number 9.9.4, or by associating it with one of the first 10 items of the standard\" in relation to the use of privileged support programs?\nAnswer: We are unaware about IAF such related recommendations about ISO 27001 audits, but what I can tell you is that non-conformities statements must be as precise as possible, and if an auditor can state directly a control from ISO 27001 Annex A, then he should do it to make the understanding and resolution of the non-conformity easier.\nWhat is common is that, when applic able, the auditor states both controls from Annex A and requirements from the main sections of the standard. For example, non conformities related to control A.7.2.2 (Information security awareness, education and training) may also be associated to non compliance with requirement 7.2 Competence.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6663515567779541}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIn leaves, sucrose uptake kinetics involve high- and low-affinity components. A family of low- and high-affinity sucrose transporters (SUT) was identified. SUT1 serves as a high-affinity transporter essential for phloem loading and long-distance transport in solanaceous species. SUT4 is a low-affinity transporter with an expression pattern overlapping that of SUT1. Both SUT1 and SUT4 localize to enucleate sieve elements of tomato. New sucrose transporter-like proteins, named SUT2, from tomato and Arabidopsis contain extended cytoplasmic domains, thus structurally resembling the yeast sugar sensors SNF3 and RGT2. Features common to these sensors are low codon bias, environment of the start codon, low expression, and lack of detectable transport activity. In contrast to LeSUT1, which is induced during the sink-to-source transition of leaves, SUT2 is more highly expressed in sink than in source leaves and is inducible by sucrose. LeSUT2 protein colocalizes with the low- and high-affinity sucrose transporters in sieve elements of tomato petioles, indicating that multiple SUT mRNAs or proteins travel from companion cells to enucleate sieve elements. The SUT2 gene maps on chromosome V of potato and is linked to a major quantitative trait locus for tuber starch content and yield. Thus, the putative sugar SenSor identified colocalizes with two other sucrose transporters, differs from them in kinetic properties, and potentially regulates the relative activity of low- and high-affinity sucrose transport into sieve elements.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9462236166000366}
+{"content": "The miner who discovers the solution to a complex hashing puzzle first receives mining incentives, and the possibility that a participant will be the one to discover the solution is proportional to the network’s total mining power.\nA GPU (graphics processing unit) or an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) are required to set up a mining rig (ASIC).\nA New Gold Rush? A New Gold Rush?\nFor many miners, the possibility of being reimbursed in Bitcoin is the main draw. To be clear, you do not have to be a miner in order to own bitcoin tokens. You can also purchase cryptocurrencies using fiat money, exchange them for another cryptocurrency on an exchange such as Bitstamp (for example, using Ethereum or NEO to purchase Bitcoin), or earn them through purchasing, posting on services that pay users in cryptocurrency, or even opening cryptocurrency accounts that pay interest.\nSteemit is a cryptocurrency blog platform similar to Medium, with the exception that users can reward bloggers with STEEM, a proprietary cryptocurrency.\nThe Bitcoin reward that miners receive is an incentive that encourages people to contribute to the fundamental goal of mining: legitimizing and monitoring Bitcoin transactions to ensure their validity. Bitcoin is a “decentralized” cryptocurrency, meaning it does not rely on any central authority, such as a central bank or government, to monitor its regulation, because these functions are distributed among many users throughout the world.\nWhat exactly is Bitcoin mining? What exactly is Bitcoin mining?\nMine workers are compensated for their auditing services. They are in charge of determining if Bitcoin transactions are legitimate. Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, created this protocol to keep Bitcoin users honest. By confirming transactions, miners assist to prevent the “double-spending problem.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5214551687240601}
+{"content": "We previously demonstrated that inhibition of Na-dependent phosphate (P(i)) transport in osteoclasts led to reduced ATP levels and diminished bone resorption. These findings suggested that Na/P(i) cotransporters in the osteoclast plasma membrane provide P(i) for ATP synthesis and that the osteoclast may utilize part of the P(i) released from bone resorption for this purpose. The present study was undertaken to define the cellular localization of Na/P(i) cotransporters in the mouse osteoclast and to identify the proteins with which they interact. Using glutathione S-transferase (GST) fusion constructs, we demonstrate that the type IIa Na/P(i) cotransporter (Npt2a) in osteoclast lysates interacts with the Na/H exchanger regulatory factor, NHERF-1, a PDZ protein that is essential for the regulation of various membrane transporters. In addition, NHERF-1 in osteoclast lysates interacts with Npt2a in spite of deletion of a putative PDZ-binding domain within the carboxy terminus of Npt2a. In contrast, deletion of the carboxy-terminal TRL amino acid motif of Npt2a significantly reduced its interaction with NHERF-1 in kidney lysates. Studies in osteoclasts transfected with green fluorescent protein-Npt2a constructs indicated that Npt2a colocalizes with NHERF-1 and actin at or near the plasma membrane of the osteoclast and associates with ezrin, a linker protein associated with the actin cytoskeleton, likely via NHERF-1. Furthermore, we demonstrate by RT/PCR of osteoclast RNA and in situ hybridization that the type III Na/P(i) cotransporter, PiT-1, is also expressed in mouse osteoclasts. To examine the cellular distribution of PiT-1, we infected mouse osteoclasts with a retroviral vector encoding PiT-1 fused to an epitope tag. PiT-1 colocalizes with actin and is present on the basolateral membrane of the polarized osteoclast, similar to that previously reported for Npt2a. Taken together, our data suggest that association of Npt2a with NHERF-1, ezrin, and actin, and of PiT-1 with actin, may be responsible for membrane sorting and regulation of these Na/P(i) cotransporters in the osteoclast.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7855988144874573}
+{"content": "dc.description.abstract The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore the factors influencing college men’s positive masculinity development. This study conducted from a constructionist epistemological paradigm, through a queer theoretical lens, and using grounded theory methodology, resulted in the co-construction of a model of men’s positive masculinity development. Two semi-structured interviews conducted with eight undergraduate men provided an opportunity for participants to discuss their lives as men, their understanding of masculinity, the intersections of other aspects of their identity and their masculinity, and the role of peers, friends, family, and role models had on their development.The theory that emerged from this study is grounded in the participants’ experiences and depicts how sense of self, people, and life events influence positive masculinity development. Positive masculinity was influenced by a number of factors, but always through a lens of traditionally masculine norms. These norms were described as societal expectations traditionally ascribed to men. Lived experiences and interactions with family, role models, and friends who are women contributed to participant’s positive masculine ideals. Additionally, developing a strong sense of self and recognizing negative traits of their male peers also played a role in positive masculinity development. Positive masculinity was constructed not in opposition to hegemonic masculinity, but outside of traditional, binary constructions of masculinity. Furthermore, positive masculine conceptualizations influenced how the men considered their identity and their relationships with family, male peers, and women. This theory of factors of college men’s positive masculinity development has implications relevant for future theory development, understanding of gender construction, and student affairs practice.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9773065447807312}
+{"content": "Abstract Purpose\nCloud computing flexibility has advantages for IT professionals as well as non‐technical users. This paper aims to look at cloud computing from the library instruction perspective. The authors aim to discuss types of cloud computing applications for organizing information and sharing content, creating tutorials, collaboration, scheduling and storage. Additionally, the paper seeks to discuss types of applications used at ISU for library instruction and implications for teaching.\nDesign/methodology/approach\nThe authors conducted a literature review followed by practical applications of library instruction that included cloud‐computing technologies.\nFindings\nThe paper encourages library professionals to take advantage of cloud computing applications to provide better library instruction.\nOriginality/value\nThis paper offers insights on how cloud computing can be used for library instruction.\nKeywords Citation\nKoury, R. and Jardine, S.J. (2013), \"Library instruction in a cloud: perspectives from the trenches\",\nOCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 29 No. 3, pp. 161-169. https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-01-2013-0001 Publisher:\nEmerald Group Publishing Limited\nCopyright © 2013, Emerald Group Publishing Limited", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9375460743904114}
+{"content": "Results from a large study indicate that variants of the gene LRP5 are associated with a significant increase in the risk of fractures, by up to 20 percent, and lower levels of bone mineral density in the spine and hip, according to a study in the March 19 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on Genetics and Genomics.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9763981699943542}
+{"content": "摘要:\n为了对中国特有的木本药用植物青钱柳进行优良种源和家系筛选和研究，分析了12个种源33个家系青钱柳的生长和黄酮积累。结果表明：种源间和种源内家系间均对树高和胸径生长的变异产生了显著的影响，但种源的影响更大；而总黄酮和黄酮单体（槲皮素、异槲皮苷、山奈酚）的含量仅在种源内家系间产生了显著的变异，家系的影响平均占到总变异的86%，而且生长和黄酮积累均表现出明显的地理变异规律。聚类分析结果表明，33个青钱柳家系可以划分为4类。\n关键词: 青钱柳 地理变异 生长 黄酮 种源家系\nDOI：10.13610/j.cnki.1672-352x.20171214.002\n投稿时间：2017-04-21\n基金项目:安徽农业大学稳定和引进人才项目（yj2016-03）资助。\nVariations in growth and flavonoid accumulation among different Cyclocarya paliurus provenances\nDENG Bo,HAN Yexin,LI Yuanyuan,ZHAO Zhuoqun\n(School of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036)\nAbstract:\nCyclocarya paliurus is a sole medicinal tree species in China. However, limited information is available on its genotype selection for improving growth and flavonoid production. In this study, we analyzed the growth and flavonoid accumulation in 33 families of Cyclocarya paliurus from 12 provenances. Results indicated that tree height and diameter at breast height growth were significantly influenced by provenance and family, while provenance had more important impact. The contents of total and individual flavonoids (quercetin, isoquercitrin, and kaempferol) were significantly influenced only by family, which accounted for 86% of total variation. The growth and flavonoid accumulation of C. paliurus showed a distinct geographic variation pattern. The hierarchical cluster analysis based on the growth and flavonoid contents in leaves indicated that 33 families of C. paliurus can be classified into 4 distinct groups.\nKey words: Cyclocarya paliurus geographic variation growth flavonoid provenance and family", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8788453936576843}
+{"content": "Economic Report 2021 - OGUK\nECONOMIC REPORT 2021\nCommodity prices and markets Commodity prices have seen continued recovery from the low levels experienced during the pandemic, with Brent crude prices reaching $70/barrel by the end of August and gas prices touching 112 pence per therm (p/ th). Indeed, prices for the first half of 2021 have averaged 67.41p/th, one of the highest levels ever recorded. Oil: Despite the increase in prices, there is still uncertainty within the supply-demand dynamic as we continue to see subdued oil demand, below pre- pandemic levels, which is directly impacting the recovery in supply. Owing to reduced production, the market is reliant on OPEC+ countries to provide stability through continued production restrictions. The oil price collapse has constrained investment and greater confidence in long term pricing signals will help unlock investment in all types of energy resources including both greenfield and brownfield oil and gas projects. Such a recovery is still likely to be gradual, reflecting the range of pressures which companies continue to face.\nDespite falling demand, the UK remains reliant on imported coal to meet a supply gap from domestic production. Imports rose by 45 per cent in Q1 2021 compared with the same period in 2020 to fill the remaining demand gap largely within the industrial sector. Coal imports have supported most of the UK’s coal supply for the last decades, reaching a peak in 2013. The replacement of coal-fired generation with gas has been central to the UK cutting its carbon emissions by over 40 per cent since 1990. Continued access to gas generation alongside renewable power will be key to continuing to displace coal whilst ensuring ongoing security of supply. In this context, the UK has successfully avoided scenarios such as those seen currently in the EU, where coal-fired generation is increasing to supplement gas supplies constrained by production challenges. 4\n4 https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/default/files/quarterly_report_on_european_gas_markets_q1_2021_final.pdf\n12\nMade with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9129073619842529}
+{"content": "JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.\nPerformance Pay and the White-Black Wage Gap\ndc.contributor.author Heywood, John S. dc.contributor.author Parent, Daniel dc.date.accessioned 2020-11-12T19:47:58Z dc.date.available 2020-11-12T19:47:58Z dc.date.issued 2009-08-01 dc.identifier.other 1259278 dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/1813/73199 dc.description.abstract We show that the reported tendency for performance pay to be associated with greater wage inequality at the top of the earnings distribution applies only to white workers. This results in the white-black wage differential among those in performance pay jobs growing over the earnings distribution even as the same differential shrinks over the distribution for those not in performance pay jobs. We show this remains true even when examining suitable counterfactuals that hold observables constant between whites and blacks. We explore reasons behind our finding that performance pay is associated with greater racial earnings gaps at the top of the wage distribution focusing on the interactions between discrimination, unmeasured ability and selection. dc.language.iso en_US dc.subject performance pay dc.subject wage inequality dc.subject race dc.subject earnings dc.subject compensation dc.title Performance Pay and the White-Black Wage Gap dc.type preprint dc.description.legacydownloads cri_2010_017.pdf: 2071 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020. local.authorAffiliation Heywood, John S.: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee local.authorAffiliation Parent, Daniel: McGill University", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7991083860397339}
+{"content": "© Copyright 2004 - 2009 Irish Medical Journal. This study examined victimisation, substance misuse, relationships, sexual activity, mental health difficulties and suicidal behaviour among adolescents with sexual orientation concerns in comparison to those without such concerns. 1112 Irish students (mean age 14yrs) in 17 mixed-gender secondary schools completed a self-report questionnaire with standardised scales and measures of psychosocial difficulties. 58 students (5%) reported having concerns regarding their sexual orientation. Compared with their peers, they had higher levels of mental health difficulties and a markedly-increased prevalence of attempted suicide (29% vs. 2%), physical assault (40% vs. 8%), sexual assault (16% vs. 1%) and substance misuse. Almost all those (90%) with sexual orientation concerns reported having had sex compared to just 4% of their peers. These results highlight the significant difficulties associated with sexual orientation concerns in adolescents in Ireland. Early and targeted interventions are essential to address their needs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8264850378036499}
+{"content": "The Good Food Institute is a nonprofit working internationally to accelerate alternative protein innovation.\nGlobally, meat consumption is the highest it’s ever been. According to the UN, global meat production is projected to double by 2050.\nWith plant-based meat, cultivated meat, and fermentation, we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic disease, and ultimately feed more people with fewer resources.\nBy making meat from plants and cultivating meat from cells, we can modernize meat production.\nWe are developing the roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply. We identify the most effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower partners across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious.\nA world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6668041944503784}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis review and meta-analysis aim to assess the effect of prolonged progesterone support on pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing fresh embryo transfer after IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Two independent authors searched Embase, MEDLINE and grey literature from inception to January 2019 for randomized controlled trials (RCT) of prolonged progesterone support versus early cessation. Risk of bias was assessed. Outcome measures were live birth, miscarriage and ongoing pregnancy rate. The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42018088605). Seven trials involving 1627 participants were included: three reported live birth rate (672/830), seven the miscarriage rate (178/1627) and seven the ongoing pregnancy rate (1351/1627). Clinical outcomes were similar between early progesterone cessation versus progesterone continuation: live birth rate (risk ratio [RR] 0.94, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.88–1.00), miscarriage rate (RR 0.91, 95% CI 0.69–1.20) and ongoing pregnancy rate (RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.91–1.05). Ongoing pregnancy rates were similar when analyses were restricted to those with cessation of progesterone on the day of a positive human chorionic gonadotrophin (RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.83–1.06). This meta-analysis suggests that prolonged progesterone support may be unnecessary after fresh embryo transfer. Further larger RCT would be useful to corroborate and lead to standardized duration of progesterone luteal phase support across IVF/ICSI centres.\nKeywords IVF Live birth rate Luteal phase Miscarriage rate Ongoing pregnancy rate Progesterone", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9115932583808899}
+{"content": "抄録\nWith the spread of Internet of Things (IoT), a lot of devices have been connected to networks. We believe that Open IoT, where devices are shared by multiple services, will be common in the future. However, constructing cyber-physical systems (CPS) by using shared devices has challenges. Since there are many combinations of devices and software in the network, designing and testing systems cannot be done manually as with current CPS. The system model and technologies suitable for Open IoT are necessary. In this article, we propose a new concept of CPS. It is 'Ephemeral-Cyber-Physical System (E-CPS),' which is temporarily constructed by combining devices in the network similar to an instance of cloud computing. Also, we propose a method of actuator control optimization for automatically constructing E-CPS by using nonconfigured devices connected to the network. This method will significantly contribute to not only E-CPS but also quick and inexpensive provision of conventional CPS. Experiments with a simulator, and with lighting devices and cameras confirmed that the method can automatically optimize the actuator control value and it enables satisfying the service requirements at a low cost.\nASJC Scopus subject areas 制御およびシステム工学 情報システム コンピュータ サイエンスの応用 コンピュータ ネットワークおよび通信 電子工学および電気工学", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9974926114082336}
+{"content": "The ongoing global pandemic has led many people to pay less attention to their oral health and to skip their regular dental appointments. This could have disastrous effects on your teeth and gums, as well as your overall health.\nA recent study suggests that individuals with gum disease might be more likely to suffer severe complications of COVID-19. This stems from the connection between gum inflammation and the body’s inflammatory response.\nPeriodontal health evaluations from routine dental exams could be more crucial than ever. Dr. Michael Mulkey, a dentist in Marietta, GA, highlights the importance of seeking prompt treatment for gum disease.\nDo I Have Gum Disease?\nGum disease occurs when your mouth’s natural bacteria spreads and infects your gum tissue. The causation varies, but the condition requires intervention from a dental professional to treat.\nSome patients do not notice symptoms when they have periodontal disease, which emphasizes the importance of attending regular dental appointments every six months. Your dentist can evaluate your gum health and develop a treatment plan if necessary.\nOther dental patients may notice bleeding, sore, or swollen gums if they have periodontal issues. Though these symptoms may happen for acute reasons, you should contact your dentist if they continue.\nWhat Periodontal Treatment Will I Need?\nIf your dentist diagnoses you with gum disease, they will first clean your teeth and gums to remove excess plaque and bacteria. More extensive cleaning may be required to eliminate the infection. This technique is called scaling and root planing.\nIf the infection does not respond to this treatment, you may require laser or surgical solutions for targeted and intensive removal of damaged gum tissue. Dentists also emphasize preventative care for periodontal health. This includes practicing good oral hygiene habits, but they may also recommend rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash to balance bacteria in your mouth.\nUntreated periodontal problems could lead to severe and irreversible dental issues such as tooth loss. If you have concerns about the health of your gums, schedule a consultation with your dentist as soon as possible.\nGet Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease in Marietta, GA\nLost Mountain Dental offers treatment for gum disease and many other dental concerns in patients in Marietta, GA. Dr. Mulkey specializes in general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, including implants and other tooth replacement solutions. To schedule an appointment with our practice, contact us online or reach our office by phone at 678.212.1280.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8797797560691833}
+{"content": "(2018)\nConspecifics inhabiting divergent environments frequently differ in morphology, physiology, and performance, but the interrelationships amongst traits and with Darwinian fitness remains poorly understood. We investigated population differentiation in morphology, metabolic rate, and swimming performance in three-spined sticklebacks (Gasterosteus aculeatus L.), contrasting a marine/ancestral population with two distinct freshwater morphotypes derived from it: the typical low-plated morph, and a unique small-plated morph. We test the hypothesis that similar to plate loss in other freshwater populations, reduction in lateral plate size also evolved in response to selection. Additionally, we test how morphology, physiology, and performance have evolved in concert as a response to differences in selection between marine and freshwater environments. We raised pure-bred second-generation fish originating from three populations and quantified their lateral plate coverage, burst- and critical swimming speeds, as well as standard and active metabolic rates. Using a multivariate Q(ST)-F-ST framework, we detected signals of directional selection on metabolic physiology and lateral plate coverage, notably demonstrating that selection is responsible for the reduction in lateral plate coverage in a small-plated stickleback population. We also uncovered signals of multivariate selection amongst all bivariate trait combinations except the two metrics of swimming performance. Divergence between the freshwater and marine populations exceeded neutral expectation in morphology and in most physiological and performance traits, indicating that adaptation to freshwater habitats has occurred, but through different combinations of traits in different populations. These results highlight both the complex interplay between morphology, physiology and performance in local adaptation, and a framework for their investigation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9605217576026917}
+{"content": "Keywords:preference-based reinforcement learning, human-in-the-loop reinforcement learning, deep reinforcement learning, semi-supervised learning Abstract:Preference-based reinforcement learning (RL) has shown potential for teaching agents to perform the target tasks without a costly, pre-defined reward function by learning the reward with a supervisor’s preference between the two agent behaviors. However, preference-based learning often requires a large amount of human feedback, making it difficult to apply this approach to various applications. This data-efficiency problem, on the other hand, has been typically addressed by using unlabeled samples or data augmentation techniques in the context of supervised learning. Motivated by the recent success of these approaches, we present SURF, a semi-supervised reward learning framework that utilizes a large amount of unlabeled samples with data augmentation. In order to leverage unlabeled samples for reward learning, we infer pseudo-labels of the unlabeled samples based on the confidence of the preference predictor. To further improve the label-efficiency of reward learning, we introduce a new data augmentation that temporally crops consecutive subsequences from the original behaviors. Our experiments demonstrate that our approach significantly improves the feedback-efficiency of the state-of-the-art preference-based method on a variety of locomotion and robotic manipulation tasks. One-sentence Summary:We present SURF, a semi-supervised reward learning algorithm with data augmentation for feedback-efficient preference-based RL. Supplementary Material:zip\n0 Replies\nLoading", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8675446510314941}
+{"content": "This paper explores the determinants of market diversification by export-oriented manufacturing firms using the logistic regression framework. The results show that firm level characteristics including age of the enterprise, managerial expertise, type of ownership, and size of the enterprise play a key role in determining the probability of market diversification by firms. These findings highlight the salience of firm level capacities in achieving export diversification in Pakistan. JEL Classification: F14, L25", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9855534434318542}
+{"content": "International Literacy Day (ILD) 2021 is held on 8 September 2021 and this year’s theme is Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide. It’s especially timely this year, as NSW students are learning from home. As UNESCO reports:\nThe COVID-19 crisis has disrupted the learning of children, young people and adults at an unprecedented scale. It has also magnified the pre-existing inequalities in access to meaningful literacy learning opportunities, disproportionally affecting 773 million non-literate young people and adults. Youth and adult literacy were absent in many initial national response plans, while numerous literacy programmes have been forced to halt their usual modes of operation. - from UNESCO’s official ILD page\nThis year the focus is on recovery of skills:\nILD 2021 will explore how literacy can contribute to building a solid foundation for a human-centred recovery, with a special focus on the interplay of literacy and digital skills required by non-literate youth and adults. It will also explore what makes technology-enabled literacy learning inclusive and meaningful to leave no one behind. By doing so, ILD2021 will be an opportunity to reimagine future literacy teaching and learning, within and beyond the context of the pandemic. - from UNESCO’s official ILD page\nHow can you support these ideas in the classroom?\nAs UNESCO posits, the recovery post-COVID lies in building literacy skills in students across the world. You could try some of the resources below in your classroom that may fit into your current programs of literacy learning or use them as a springboard into further literacy activities.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.777596652507782}
+{"content": "Currently, the City of Vancouver’s Unlawful Camping Ordinance (Chapter 8.22 VMC) provides that it is unlawful for any person to camp or store personal property on any public land during daytime hours of 6:30 a.m. through 9:30 p.m.\nDespite this Ordinance, an estimated 500-600 individuals still reside in tents or vehicles within the City of Vancouver. This Council has observed that many individuals who camp on public property do so, not by choice, but due to a lack of financial means to afford adequate shelter. These individuals are adversely mentally and physically impacted by camping. Some people hold nighttime employment and cannot reasonably be expected to sleep during the hours allowed by VMC 8.22 (9:30 p.m. through 6:30 a.m.). Single female camp occupants experience a disproportionately high incidence of violent crime as compared to other people. Families with children who camp as a result of a lack adequate shelter are also disproportionately adversely impacted through risk of physical danger and impediments to childhood education.\nSimultaneously, Council has also observed that the City’s sensitive ecological areas are adversely impacted by adverse secondary impacts of camping. The City’s sensitive waterways, water treatment facilities, stormwater and wastewater facilities are particularly vulnerable to impacts of illegal dumping and improper disposal of human waste.\nThere are also Constitutional constraints on cities’ authority to regulate camping. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that cities cannot criminalize camping in all places, at all times, unless there is adequate access to temporary shelter (Martin v. Boise). As a corollary to this holding, cities may impose 24-hour daily prohibitions against unlawful camping “in particular locations.” However, the City Attorney’s Office has advised that these locations should be no broader than necessary and Council should ensure that adequate public space remains for nighttime camping throughout the rest of the City.\nTo balance these competing interests, Staff has proposed that the City revise VMC 8.22 “Camping” from a system in which camping is criminalized everywhere from 6:30a.m. to 9:30p.m., to one that seeks to address a variety of competing interests by (a) legalizing camping within Supportive Campsites, (b) prohibiting camping 24/7/365 in certain ‘camping impact areas’ to include ecologically sensitive areas, (c) allowing camping at night throughout most of the City, and (d) establishing an exemption for nighttime workers.\nAccompanying this Staff Report are two ordinances for Council’s consideration (“Ordinance Option A” and “Ordinance Option B”). The only distinction between the two versions is the verbiage relating to Camping Impact Areas. Both ordinances indicate that unless occurring within a City-approved Supportive Campsite, camping shall be illegal 24/7/365 within Camping Impact Areas. However the locations of the Camping Impact Areas differ as follows:\nThe term “Camping Impact Areas” means:\nBoth Ordinances:\n1000’ from Supportive Campsites;\nAt a public water station, wastewater or stormwater facility; and\nOrdinance Option A\nOrdinance Option B\nWithin two hundred feet (200’) of the nearest edge of the Columbia River, Vancouver Lake, Burton Channel, Peterson Channel, Fisher’s Creek, or Burnt Bridge Creek.\nUpon land classified as one or more of the following:\na. Habitats of Local Importance as defined by VMC 20.740.100;\nb. Riparian Buffers of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation areas as defined by VMC 20.740.110;\nc. Frequently Flooded Areas as defined by VMC 20.740.120; or\nd. Wetland Buffer area of Wetlands as defined by VMC 20.740.140.\nStaff recommends adoption of Option A for a few reasons. First, Option A is more easily mapped and provides greater clarity to the public and law enforcement regarding areas where camping is prohibited. Additionally, the designations of flood areas, wetlands, and habitat conservation areas under Option B will change over time with environmental changes, so a Critical Areas Protection Map would need to be continuously updated, which may cause more uncertainty regarding the location of Camping Impact Areas. Finally, Option B may be over-inclusive in protecting environmentally sensitive areas. For example, during certain seasons, designated wetlands are dry and isolated camping may not have a significant impact on such land.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9364076852798462}
+{"content": "Decentralized exchanges play a crucial role in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. They facilitate the trading of and swapping between assets without constraints. It is a matter of time until the DEXes generate a combined $1 trillion in 12-month volume, and that may even happen this year.\nThe Ongoing Growth Of DEX Trading\nIt is not entirely surprising to see decentralized exchanges gain such a high market share lately. While centralized trading platforms remain ever-popular, many users explore other options. Unlike a centralized platform, a DEX can offer trading pairs and swaps that would otherwise require one or multiple intermediary “hops.” Convenience is crucial in the crypto world, and users will go wherever they can trade freely without restrictions.\nMoreover, it is crucial to note there are more decentralized exchange opportunities than before. On the one hand, there are still new platforms coming to market. A competitive ecosystem is crucial to fuel further innovation and improvements. On the other hand, there are also existing DEXes exploring cross-chain functionality. It broadens the ecosystem, introduces opportunities for other assets, and creates a better overall trading experience.\nToday, the DEXes combine for over $900 billion in 12-month volume. An impressive statistic, considering how the monthly volume was relatively low for most of 2020. Things only started picking up in January 2021 and beyond, with a massive peak in May of this year. Those levels have not been reached again, although the industry is still in a very good place.\nMoreover, it appears that reaching $1 trillion and more in 12-month volume will occur relatively soon. The monthly volume for August, November, and December 2020 was relatively low. These days, DEXes generate over $70 billion in monthly volume. With that average, it should take until late November to reach that $1 trillion mark. An impressive development for an industry few people thought could survive two years ago.\nSustaining Growth is Crucial For DEXes\nAlthough the May 2021 volume peak still baffles many, it is essential to look at the bigger picture. Sustaining over $120 billion in monthly volume is, under the current circumstances, impossible. However, all DEXes combine for a much higher monthly volume compared to 2019 and 2020. That trend is visible all year long and should run until the end of the year with ease.\nThe bigger question is which platform will offer some competition against Uniswap. So far, that has been a tough task for all other DEXes. Sushiswap is the only other decentralized platform surpassing $10 billion in monthly volume. Curve, 0x Native, DODO, Balancer, and Bancor Network will need to step up their game to remain competitive. Unfortunately, it appears those protocols all struggle to captivate users and their liquidity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8393446207046509}
+{"content": "Separate yourself from other people in your home, in a well-ventilated bedroom. No family member should stay or sleep in the same room as you. Use a separate bathroom. If you have to share a bathroom, clean and sanitize after every use. Avoid sharing items and the same spaces with other people and clean and sanitize frequently touch surfaces often. Wear facemasks to help prevent the spread of the virus to others. Cough or sneeze into the fold of your elbow. Alternatively, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose of tissue in a dedicated bin. Clean your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or with alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60-95% alcohol.\n- Advertisement -", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9978458285331726}
+{"content": "Wikipedia Linking - Bremelanotide\nGoogle Scholar Search - Bremelanotide\nDrug Information Portal (U.S. National Library of Medicine) - Bremelanotide\nPubChem Compound Summary - Bremelanotide\nDrug Bank - Bremelanotide\nKEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) - Bremelanotide\nhttp://www.ebi.ac.uk/\n- Bremelanotide\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ - Bremelanotide\nhttp://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/\nHazardous Substances Data Bank - Bremelanotide\nhttp://www.ingentaconnect.com/\nIn both normal and ED men, treatment with Bremelanotide causes significant increases in erectile activity, in a dose-dependant manner [10]. Clinically and statistically effective doses of the drug (up to 20mg) are safe and well tolerated by both normal and ED patients [12]. Having completed all Phase II trials in men with promising results, Bremelanotide is set to enter Phase III for men in the first half of this year. In women, positive data from a Phase IIa trial and the recent commencement of a Phase IIb trial suggest that entry to Phase III for women may also be on the horizon. If approved, Bremelanotide would be the first FDA-approved synthetic aphrodisiac. This novel therapy could potentially address the substantial need for an effective female sexual dysfunction treatment as well as offer an alternative to traditional PDE inhibition in ED men.\nhttp://www.researchgate.net/\nBremelanotide: The peptide-melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) is a product of the proopiomelanocortin pro-hormone. This peptide has long been known to be involved in regulation of energy homeostasis and has been suggested as a target for number medical indications (Hedlund 2004). In the mid-1980s, a group at the University of Arizona synthesized two highly potent MSH analogues (Hadley et al. 1998). One compound, deemed Melanotan I (MTI) was licensed out and further characterised for utility as a tanning drug, given the known role of MSH in pigmentation. A further analogue, Melanotan II (MTII) was developed which was smaller and the hope was that this would aid in its absorption and tissue distribution. The investigator decided to assess for himself whether this second analogue had the tanning capability seen with MTI and proceeded to dose himself. While it is unclear whether he did achieve a tan, what the investigator reports was an “unrelenting” erection lasting 8 hours. Not long after, this compound was licensed out for further development as a sexual dysfunction treatment candidate. PT-141 is the active metabolite of MTII and ultimately became the drug development lead compound and was renamed bremelanotide. Clincal trials in women have demonstrated that bremelanotide increases sexual desire and arousal in women with arousal disorders (Diamond et al. 2004; Diamond et al. 2006; Safarinejad 2008). In one study, using vaginal plethysmography to assess vasocongestion, even though subjective scores were increased over placebo, there was no change in vasocongestion measures as compared to controls, confirming that vaginal vasocongestion is not a suitable method for assessing efficacy of compounds (Diamond et al. 2006). Prior to the discovery and development of bremelanotide, melanocortin receptors were not considered to be of great interest within the sexual medicine field. Since that time, a surge of interest has appeared, and along with it a boost in scientific research investigating the mechanisms involved.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5617842078208923}
+{"content": "Importance: Safety-net hospitals (SNHs) operate under limited financial resources and have had challenges providing high-quality care. Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act led to improvements in hospital finances, but whether this was associated with better hospital quality, particularly among SNHs given their baseline financial constraints, remains unknown. Objective: To compare changes in quality from 2012 to 2018 between SNHs in states that expanded Medicaid vs those in states that did not. Design, setting, and participants: Using a difference-in-differences analysis in a cohort study, performance on quality measures was compared between SNHs, defined as those in the highest quartile of uncompensated care in the pre-Medicaid expansion period, in expansion vs nonexpansion states, before and after the implementation of Medicaid expansion. A total of 811 SNHs were included in the analysis, with 316 in nonexpansion states and 495 in expansion states. The study was conducted from January to November 2020. Exposures: Time-varying indicators for Medicaid expansion status. Main outcomes and measures: The primary outcome was hospital quality measured by patient-reported experience (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey), health care-associated infections (central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and surgical site infections following colon surgery) and patient outcomes (30-day mortality and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia). Secondary outcomes included hospital financial measures (uncompensated care and operating margins), adoption of electronic health records, provision of safety-net services (enabling, linguistic/translation, and transportation services), or safety-net service lines (trauma, burn, obstetrics, neonatal intensive, and psychiatric care). Results: In this difference-in-differences analysis of a cohort of 811 SNHs, no differential changes in patient-reported experience, health care-associated infections, readmissions, or mortality were noted, regardless of Medicaid expansion status after the Affordable Care Act. There were modest differential increases between 2012 and 2016 in the adoption of electronic health records (mean [SD]: nonexpansion states, 99.4 [7.4] vs 99.9 [3.8]; expansion states, 94.6 [22.6] vs 100.0 [2.2]; 1.7 percentage points; P = .02) and between 2012 and 2018 in the number of inpatient psychiatric beds (mean [SD]: nonexpansion states, 24.7 [36.0] vs 23.6 [39.0]; expansion states: 29.3 [42.8] vs 31.4 [44.3]; 1.4 beds; P = .02) among SNHs in expansion states, although they were not statistically significant at a threshold adjusted for multiple comparisons. In subgroup analyses comparing SNHs with higher vs lower baseline operating margins, an isolated differential improvement was noted in heart failure readmissions among SNHs with lower baseline operating margins in expansion states (mean [SD], 22.8 [2.1]; -0.53 percentage points; P = .001). Conclusions and relevance: This difference-in-differences cohort study found that despite reductions in uncompensated care and improvements in operating margins, there appears to be little evidence of quality improvement among SNHs in states that expanded Medicaid compared with those in states that did not.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7088053822517395}
+{"content": "In 1996, Bill Gates coined the memorable phrase \"Content is King.\" This credo has stood the test of time, but a succession is underway. The new king is data. Data is the most valuable business asset, and how you leverage it defines business success.\nThis presents a challenge when managing your data assets in a cloud-native environment. The traditional database strategy is unfit for cloud-native architecture. Essentially, no \"one\" database solution addresses how to manage and effectively persist data in the cloud. Instead, you must build a new strategy for how you manage different data types to meet operational SLAs.\nWhat do you need for your \"succession plan?\" We will look at three items to inform your strategy: baseline database requirements, existing database technology, and database management options available for a cloud-native environment.\nA crown to fit the king – What are the requirements?\nWhen you scan today's data management market, you realize you have to reset your thinking. Instead of looking for \"one\" database to address your requirements, focus on how you manage your data in a cloud-native architecture. Anchor your initial workflow to map and address persisting a myriad of data types on the cloud that align with your specific business requirements.\nWhat is required for a good fit? The following are fundamentals for fully leveraging a cloud-native mode:\n✔ Portability - Ability to deploy in your chosen infrastructure (private, public, hybrid) with flexibility to migrate with minimal business impact.\n✔ Cloud-native fundamentals of ephemerality - Architecting around ephemerality to achieve significant gains for what matters most - serviceability.\n✔ Scalability and high performance - 5G demands ultra-low latency. You must comply with telco-grade SLA requirements for applications and databases.\n✔ TCO - Optimize required data management and associated TCO with new use cases and growing traffic.\n\"The One\" - What does the database market offer?\nLet's examine database technology in today's market. Typically, databases are optimized to handle specific classes of data and related management scenarios. For the capability to manage all BSS domain database performance scenarios, however, no traditional database fully meets cloud-native business requirements. For example:\nWhile there are many database options, the cautionary tale is that no \"one\" is a true fit for data management needs in a cloud-native architecture. Thus, the king needs access to many crowns for different occasions.\nNew approach required: King of many crowns\nImplementation of core products requires you re-architect BSS solutions and adopt a cloud-native data persistence (CDP) approach. This approach analyzes data technologies and performance requirements against cloud-native databases and managed products serving cloud infrastructures. The CDP approach assesses performance metrics, use cases, data types, and operational scenarios (e.g., charging, billing, analytics, customer management, self-management), providing an optimal baseline. It focuses on achieving cloud-native data management success versus the underlying technology. Four performance principles anchor this approach.\n#1: Portability and high performance\nSupport various deployment options with same software version- \"Implement once, deploy often.\" Data technologies need flexibility to use multiple infrastructures from private or public cloud, hosted or managed infrastructure, and the ability to react on local conditions for datacenter setups, intersite latency, regional distribution, etc., especially when architecting an active/action solution. Autotuning- Technologies, different infrastructures, and new hardware provide tuning options. Have the data layer localized and autotune to key variables, including deployment resources, resiliency settings, and application profile, enabling you to maintain a \"zero-touch\" principle. #2: Cloud resource availability and reliability\nUnexpected resource removal- Database technology must operate in a container orchestration environment and acknowledge a resource will unexpectedly disappear, meaning designs implicitly contain resiliency from resource level up. Verify algorithm on non-functional behaviors- The algorithm on resiliency from node recovery, scaling in/out, and upgrade process are often the same. Ensure zero business impact on maintenance activity or failover scenario. A true cloud database will continue with no serviceability interruptions. #3: Elasticity and latency SLA Distributed setup elasticity - High-availability systems need clear architecture for scalability, resilience, and data durability. To ensure you meet SLA:\n-Choose your \"sync\" model carefully to achieve performance and resiliency.\n-Change the database access pattern to tune queries to achieve low latency.\n-Remove data unneeded for your core, decompose and orchestrate it via a message bus, and move to near-real-time, cloud-native app processes.\n-Ensure resiliency design, so probability of failure matches utilization of database resources.\nLatency when scaling - Distributed data layers have partitioning mechanisms that do the corresponding split to resources with different available algorithms. Verify which fits you best and how to tune scaling to avoid latency impact. #4: Balance cost for best TCO\nDecide impact of lost resources- Distribute resources to ensure best resiliency. Define maximum impact (e.g., 30% resource loss, continue handling 100% traffic, zone failure). Define the RTO/RPO corresponding to resource restoration and align to capabilities the infrastructure provides. Managed resources- You may need more resources to achieve your SLA, such as storage. Because IOPS is the limiting factor, scaling is only possible with dedicated utilization, etc. Data is king\nTim O’Reilly, founder of O'Reilly Media, sums up the new world well — \"Who has the data has the power.\" With data your most valuable asset, proper management is vital to accelerate your business velocity. The foremost stage of your journey must include architecting your data management based on principles that underpin a cloud-native solution.\nToday, no single database provides a robust enough solution for the full range of cloud-native data management scenarios. Thus, a CDP approach provides a strategy for managing telecom's varying data types across operational scenarios, ensuring your most valued asset is leveraged for your business success.\n— John Giere, President and CEO of Optiva, Inc. ([email protected])", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6761409044265747}
+{"content": "These effects remain poorly understood, however. One of the most plausible links between cross-border refugee flows and the spread of conflict has to do with the impact of migration flows on the ethnic balance of host countries. Cultural similarity may facilitate refugee integration, but refugee flows can also foster tensions among ethnic groups. However, there is a lack of systematic data on the ethnic composition of refugee flows, making it difficult to test these claims. Existing datasets, available from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, list refugee host and asylum countries, along with aggregate refugee counts. However, information on refugee ethnicity, religion, language use, etc, is not currently available.\nWe propose the creation of two datasets, which will help improve research on the migration-conflict connection. The first is a global dataset which contains information on the primary ethnic group(s) of refugee flows between states, at the aggregate country-dyad level. The second dataset will offer a geographically disaggregated view of these flows, listing refugee point of origin in the sending country and point of settlement in the receiving country. These projects will require extensive data collection efforts in conjunction with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which collects census data on refugee camps.\nThese projects will be based in Zürich and Geneva, with input from international collaborators. The Zürich team will collect the global refugee data using secondary materials, NGO documents, and news reports. The Geneva team will work closely with relevant UNHCR offices to collect the geographically disaggregated data. The project will result in at least two research papers, dissertation projects, and publically-available data for the academic and policy communities.\nproposal", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.533591628074646}
+{"content": "Objective: To determine the prevalence of multiresistant organism (MRO) colonisation of reusable venesection tourniquets. Design and setting: A prospective study in a tertiary hospital to collect and analyse reusable venesection tourniquets for the presence of MROs - methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), and extended-spectrum β-lactamase and metallo-β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae - using a sensitive enrichment method. Tourniquets were collected and tested during a 10-week period between September and November 2010. Main outcome measure: Prevalence of MRO colonisation of tourniquets. Results: The overall colonisation rate of 100 tourniquets randomly collected from general wards, ambulatory care areas and critical care areas was 78%. MROs were isolated from 25 tourniquets collected from a variety of hospital locations, including general wards, the intensive care unit, burns unit and anaesthetic bay. MRSA was isolated from 14 tourniquets and VRE from 19; both MRSA and VRE were isolated from nine tourniquets. There were no microorganisms isolated from 22 tourniquets. Conclusion: Reusable tourniquets can be colonised with MROs and may be a potential source of transmission of MROs to hospitalised patients.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7800124883651733}
+{"content": "dc.contributor.author Pullagura, Gokul Raj dc.contributor.author Waite, Nancy M dc.contributor.author Houle, Sherilyn KD dc.contributor.author Violette, Richard dc.contributor.author Wong, William WL dc.date.accessioned 2020-06-19T01:26:48Z dc.date.available 2020-06-19T01:26:48Z dc.date.issued 2019 dc.identifier.issn 1544-3191 dc.identifier.doi 10.1016/j.japh.2019.02.011 dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10072/394737 dc.description.abstract Background:Despite the availability of free and accessible influenza vaccine to all Ontarians, uptake has remained suboptimal. Although reasons to not receive the vaccine vary widely, health care provider recommendations remain the most effective strategy to positively influence vaccination decisions.Objectives:This study aimed to predict the relative quality of life, costs, and cost-effectiveness of introducing a remunerated community pharmacist consultation service on influenza vaccination for Ontarians aged ≥ 65 years.Methods:A cost-utility analysis was performed from a third-party public payer perspective over 1 year. The delivery of consultation services by community pharmacists on influenza vaccination, billable at CAD $15 was compared with current standard practices (absence of remunerated consultations). Model inputs were derived primarily from existing literature. The impact of parameter uncertainties was assessed through deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses.Results:The provision of influenza vaccine consultation services was predicted to prevent 2407 cases of mild influenza and 3 influenza-related deaths at an additional cost of CAD $2.03 per person over current practices. The incremental costs per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained for the enhanced care strategy compared with standard care was CAD $2087. The interpretation of the base-case result was found to be robust across all sensitivity analyses. The projected additional costs of implementing pharmacist consultations in Ontario was estimated at CAD $1.15 million per year, and the anticipated benefits included a gain of 507 QALY per year.Conclusion:Pharmacist-delivered consultation services on influenza vaccination are cost-effective and lead to improved clinical outcomes for Ontario seniors. Introduction of such services offers a promising strategy to address challenges related to poor vaccine uptake in this group. dc.description.peerreviewed Yes dc.language English dc.language.iso eng dc.publisher Elsevier dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom 489 dc.relation.ispartofpageto 497.e1 dc.relation.ispartofissue 4 dc.relation.ispartofjournal Journal of the American Pharmacists Association dc.relation.ispartofvolume 59 dc.subject.fieldofresearch Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences dc.subject.fieldofresearch Public Health and Health Services dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode 1115 dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode 1117 dc.title Cost-utility analysis of offering a novel remunerated community pharmacist consultation service on influenza vaccination for seniors in Ontario, Canada dc.type Journal article dc.type.description C1 - Articles dcterms.bibliographicCitation Pullagura, GR; Waite, NM; Houle, SKD; Violette, R; Wong, WWL, Cost-utility analysis of offering a novel remunerated community pharmacist consultation service on influenza vaccination for seniors in Ontario, Canada, Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2019, 59 (4), pp. 489-497.e1 dc.date.updated 2020-06-17T19:56:48Z gro.hasfulltext No Full Text gro.griffith.author Violette, Richard", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8280453681945801}
+{"content": "Monolayer graphene finds practical applications in many fields, thanks to its desirable intrinsic properties. However, these properties can also limit its potentials. The addition of foreign atoms can help, but requires precise control. Now, researchers from South Korea invented a simple methodology to achieve fine control over the integration of foreign atoms with graphene, developing composite graphene-based heterostructures that can be used to store energy at low cost and fabricate ultrathin, wearable electronics.\nFew materials have stolen the limelight like graphene. Since its discovery, graphene has become the go-to for nearly any technology out there, thanks to its exceptional properties such as high surface area, chemical stability, and high mechanical strength and elasticity. However, despite its seemingly limitless applications, graphene's potential remains underutilized due to several factors, most notably its single-atom thickness, chemical inertness, and the lack of an energy gap.\nOne way to overcome these limitations is by integrating graphene with other materials, such as metals, insulators, and semiconductors, to form composite structures with desirable properties. For instance, researchers are adding metal oxides to graphene to create graphene monolayer/metal-oxide nanostructures (GML/MONSs) that have improved physical and chemical properties. However, depositing uniform layers of metal oxides over graphene without disturbing the characteristics of the graphene layer is extremely challenging.\nIn a new study published in\nNano Energy, a team of materials scientists from South Korea has now developed GML/MONSs by using a low-temperature technique known as electrochemical deposition, in which they grew metal-oxide nanostructures exclusively on the native defect sites of graphene. They achieved this by immersing a single-atom-thick graphene layer in a metal-oxide precursor solution. By adjusting the deposition time, the scientists were able to precisely deposit the metal oxide onto the graphene monolayer, creating composite structures with unique properties in the process. \"Metal-oxide integrated graphene monolayers with lower densities (≤30 μg/cm 2) possess fewer defects, whereas those with higher densities have synergistic characteristics,\" explains Professor Sungwon Lee from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST), South Korea, who was a part of the research team.\nTo read more,\nclick here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8429946899414062}
+{"content": "Cacao powder is a superfood packed with flavanoids and antioxidants.\nAlthough cacao and cocoa are derived from the same tree, but cacao is more nutritious overall.\nVegan dessert recipes call for cacao powder because of its minimal processing and nutrition density.\nThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This product is a natural dietary supplement intended for nutritional support. Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice.\nStore tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature of 59-86 F (15-30C).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7640223503112793}
+{"content": "CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS article Extended Theoretical Framework of Parental Internet Mediation: Use of Multiple Theoretical Stances for Understanding Socio-Ecological Predictors 1Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan 2Department of Public Health, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan 3Institute of Public Health, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany 4Institute of Gerontological Health Services and Nursing Research, Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences, Weingarten, Germany\nDigital media is a common phenomenon in contemporary societies. Recognizing the popularity of digital and online devices among the younger generation, the subject of parental internet mediation is of utmost significance for avoiding the adverse effects of digital media on the physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing of youngsters. Taking insights from an informed review of multi-grounded theories, we propose an extended framework of socio-ecological predictors concerning parental internet mediation. This contribution offers an innovative methodological and analytical perspective to consider both psychological and behavioral predictors for promoting resilience. This review acknowledged resilience as a strength-based measure to ensure online safety among young individuals. This review suggests that an integrated socio-ecological approach is critical to formulating the basis for a theoretical framework to fully comprehend the socio-ecological predictors of parental internet mediation.\nIntroduction\nParental mediation in internet use of young children, teenagers, and adolescents is widespread in both developed and developing countries. It is one of the critical agendas of contemporary societies because almost all young individuals, growing up in the age of digitalization, use media and the internet in their daily routine (Hassan et al., 2020). The relationship of youngsters with digital media is diverse, highlighting multiple challenges in a varied sociocultural context (Green et al., 2020). The harmful effects of digital media have been discussed in recent years, particularly focusing on the physical and psychological health of the younger generation, including children and teenagers (Ferrara et al., 2017; Bruggeman et al., 2019; Biernesser et al., 2020; Hassan et al., 2020; Twenge and Martin, 2020). Large evidence pointing to issues such as internet addiction (Kawabe et al., 2016), cyberbullying and cybervictimization (John et al., 2018; Lin et al., 2020), and adverse health effects of online gaming (Paulus et al., 2018; Stenseng et al., 2020) is available. Predominantly, the outcomes are related not only to cognitive and mental health and sociability indicators (Bilgrami et al., 2017; Green et al., 2020) but also to self-inflicted violence (Deslandes and Coutinho, 2020), sleep habits, and quality of life (Kawabe et al., 2019).\nTo reduce the adverse effects of digital media on the physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing of children and teenagers, parental mediation is expected to be a successful approach. Parental mediation is a multi-pronged concept and facilitates in building and enhancing essential digital skills (Livingstone, 2008; Lin et al., 2019; Green et al., 2020). The concept of parental mediation is mainly situated within the media effects paradigm, which is primarily rooted in communication and deals with social, psychological, and developmental perspectives (Mendoza, 2009; Clark, 2011; Livingstone et al., 2015a). Reciprocal relationship between parents and the younger generation, their social environment, and psychological needs is of utmost importance in this regard (Clark, 2011; Green et al., 2020). The discourse of parental mediation explores how parents interact, regulate, or manage the use of media or the internet, particularly in mitigating negative effects on the physical, psychological, and emotional health and sociability of children/teenagers (Mendoza, 2009; Green et al., 2020).\nParents are the main socializing agents and gatekeepers for the younger generation to access media and digital devices. They ensure the adequate use of media regarding content and time by their children. In this study, the younger generation is referred to as children, teenagers, and adolescents. Research on parental mediation encompasses all of these age groups. This is due to the fact that childhood, teenage, and adolescence all are transitional phases of human life, where young individuals experience new things, reject normative ideas, and prefer to adopt unique lifestyles (Flanagan et al., 2015). Though, there is a difference among the nomenclature and age groups due to the transition from childhood to adolescence, where children include both preschool and school-age children, teenagers (13–19 years), and adolescents [10–19 years; Flanagan et al., 2015; Aierbe et al., 2019; WHO (World Health Organization), n.d.]. Nonetheless, Havighurst (1972) labeled children, teenagers, and adolescents as a unitary group in view of their developmental tasks. Further, these are the most common age groups used in the literature concerning parental mediation because parental control plays a decisive role in the regulation of their behavior. Furthermore, these groups are most vulnerable to the risks associated with both media and internet due to the lack of e-maturity, more close contact with peers, inadequate capacity for self-regulation, and self-efficacy to cope with risks (O’Keeffe and Clarke-Pearson, 2011; Aierbe et al., 2019). For that reason, they require parental attention and mediation.\nBased on the abovementioned context, this review acknowledges the need for an overarching framework of parental internet mediation in the context of a digital media-rich environment. Therefore, it aims to seek guidance from the review of multi-grounded theories to enrich the sociological inquiry and design an extended framework for the socio-ecological predictors of parental internet mediation. This review is structured into four main sections. Section 1 describes the introduction and context of the study, followed by the objective and structure of the study. Section 2 highlights the contribution of the existing literature to parental internet mediation and explains the particular theoretical assumptions of multi-grounded theories. This section critically debates and identifies key predictors of parental internet mediation, which impact at various levels (the level of children/teenagers, parental level, and contextual level). Section 3 synthesizes, summarizes, and proposes an extended theoretical framework for the socio-ecological predictors and motivating factors of parental internet mediation, followed by the conclusion in Section 4.\nPredictors of Parental Internet Mediation\nDigital media and technology lead to both advantages and challenges in contemporary societies. This contribution focuses on parental internet mediation, recognizing the popularity of digital and online devices among the younger generation. This article discourses on various predictors of parental internet mediation, using relevant theoretical stances to comprehensively extend the existing framework with a socio-ecological approach. Although excessive use of the internet is one of the significant predictors of parental internet mediation, nonetheless, there are other multiple contributing and contextual factors, which are essential to be considered, enhancing digital literacy and empowering the younger generation to manage risks (Lin et al., 2019).\nVarious strands correspond to comprehend the framework and ideologies of parental internet mediation and their related factors. At the very onset, the academic discourse of parental mediation emerged from communication and media studies due to the advent of TV and video games. At that time, communication and media experts were concerned to understand the effects of TV and video games on the behaviors of children (Rothfuss-Buerkel and Buerkel, 2001; Livingstone et al., 2015a; Aierbe et al., 2019). However, soon it evolved as an important subject in the field of social psychology to comprehend the motives of parental mediation, in view of an array of digital devices and media-rich environment (Clark, 2011; Iqbal, 2019; Lin et al., 2019; Iqbal et al., 2021). In this context, the parental mediation theory emerged and underwent a critical review over a period of time (Clark, 2011; Iqbal, 2019).\nResearchers coined various typologies on parental mediation to address the changing context of media and digital devices. They attempted to understand parental mediation and its related factors to apply various methodological and philosophical assumptions and to share some common questions, nonetheless with different theoretical perspectives (Clark, 2012). The variation in opinions of researchers highlights their own conception of theory and its application according to their own context and interests (Clark, 2012). This argument is well-established by the fact that the word “theory” is a broader and an applied term, which has diverse meanings in various disciplines such as sociology and communication.\nIn the field of communication, Craig (1999) observed that theory is a radically different conception and discussion of communication problems and practices. Similarly, theory or semantic predicament is an important expression in the lexicon of contemporary sociology, having multiple definitions and concepts (Abend, 2008). Abend (2008) categorized numerous definitions, describing that theory is a “logically connected system of general propositions,” an “explanation of a particular social empirical phenomenon,” an “overall perspective to see and interpret the social world,” an “account of a fundamental normative component,” and the “discussions about the ways by which reality is socially constructed.” Broadly, theory may be comprehended as the explanation and interpretation of a social phenomenon within a social context.\nTaking insights from various theories, this contribution is intended to provide some critical aspects for extending the framework of socio-ecological predictors of parental internet mediation. Largely, a theoretical framework is viewed as an organizing structure, which conveys meanings to any situation and creates linkages between predictors (Baldwin et al., 2003). It is observed that social, psychological, and communication researchers used several methodological approaches for understanding the social context and related factors which influence behavior (Clark, 2012). Based on the analysis of the parental internet mediation literature, this study argues to adopt a multi-grounded theoretical framework, accounting for both parental and children level factors. This contribution, an interplay of various theories, is found to be interesting and relevant for researches to explore various predictors of parental internet mediation, applying both quantitative and qualitative research methods to explain social reality (Iqbal, 2019). In the following sections, we present an overview of multiple theoretical perspectives, followed by a debate along with a comprehensive, proposed, and extended socio-ecological theoretical framework. Keeping in view the objective of this study, four theories have been selected for the academic discourse: the parental mediation theory, the ecological theory of development, the protection motivation theory, and the theory of resilience. These are explained in the following subsections. The parental mediation theory was prioritized, as it is the focus of this study, while the ecological theory of development (Bronfenbrenner, 1979) was chosen by considering the developmental stages of children/teenagers. Furthermore, the protection motivation theory (Norman et al., 2005; Plotnikoff and Trinh, 2010) was used to understand the preference of parents for mediation in view of vulnerability of youngsters to online risks and efficacy of coping with the risks. Finally, the social and ecological theory of resilience (Ungar, 2011) was incorporated to extend the theoretical assumptions of parental internet mediation. In this contribution, resilience is acknowledged as a strength-based measure and positive adjustment against challenges or risks to ensure online safety.\nParental Mediation Theory\nThe parental mediation theory was originated to examine the effects of TV on children and teenagers in media and communication. Initially, researchers coined three dimensions of parental mediation, i.e., active, restrictive, and co-view mediation (Nathanson, 1999, 2002; Martins et al., 2015), which were, later on, applied to video games, the internet, and smartphones. St. Peters et al. (1991) expanded the parental mediation theory in four dimensions, which are distinguished according to the type (active vs. regulated) and level (high vs. low) of mediation. High levels of active and regulative mediation are referred to as selective mediation, whereas low levels of both are called as Laisses Faire (or unmediated). Highly active and low regulated mediation is promotive and highly regulated but low active is labeled as restrictive mediation (Wright et al., 1990; St. Peters et al., 1991; Truglio et al., 1996; Livingstone and Helsper, 2008).\nIn addition, Clark (2011) adopted a critical stance for the parental mediation theory and employed participatory learning as a further dimension of parental mediation, highlighting the role of communication between the parents and their children for being active participants. However, Clark (2011) identified gaps in the existing parental mediation theory in relation to digital and mobile media. Nikken and Jansz (2014) addressed this gap and introduced five dimensions of parental mediation to regulate online behavior in view of digital media: active, restrictive, co-use mediation on access, content, and supervision. Livingstone et al. (2015b) adopted a holistic approach and acknowledged the complexity of online digital and portable devices, specifically for parents to manage. Livingstone et al. (2015b) also categorized five dimensions of parental internet mediation, which are more comprehensive and widely adopted: active co-use or instructive, restrictive, monitoring, technical, and active internet safety mediation. Later, Livingstone et al. (2017) defined two broader dimensions of parental internet mediation, i.e., enabling and restrictive mediation, which provides a reorganization of the dimensions and underlines the interactive nature of mediation. Enabling mediation encompasses active mediation in coupling with safety and technical mediation and monitoring. Although the abovementioned five dimensions are very pertinent in the present digital media-rich environment; however, we believe that Laissez Faire or unmediated dimension is also essential and must be included as the sixth dimension of parental internet mediation, as few parents either mediate less or remain unmediated according to their cultural practices (Iqbal, 2019; Iqbal et al., 2021), which may affect the positive outcomes of children/teenagers.\nTo sum up, the parental mediation theory has evolved over time with the growth of media and digital technology and classified six key dimensions, which are essential to be considered: active co-use or instructive, restrictive, monitoring, technical and active internet safety mediation, Laissez Faire, or unmediated. Along with the dimensions of parental mediation, several researchers also identified some predictors of parental internet mediation (Clark, 2011; Symons et al., 2017; Clay, 2019; Lin et al., 2019). However, to establish a more thorough understanding and explanation of the socio-ecological predictors of parental internet mediation, the consultation of further theories is required as explained in the following sections.\nEcological Theory of Development\nClark (2011) found few limitations in the parental mediation theory in terms of its prime focus on negative effects of media on the cognitive development of children, while overlooked processes shaping parental mediation, especially the parent–child relationship. Therefore, Clark (2011) recommended that attention should be paid to the sociology of childhood to delimit the parental mediation research. In this context, the ecological theory of development has been selected for an extended framework. The ecological theory of development by Bronfenbrenner (1979) provides a basis for understanding the environment of children and teenagers in the context of development classifying into the following five integrated systems:\na. Microsystem: the relationship between children/teenagers and an immediate environment, such as family and friends.\nb. Mesosystem: the relationship between two or more microsystems where children/teenagers actively participate, such as at home and school.\nc. Exosystem: an indirect environment, which has a bearing on children/teenagers, such as the working place of parents.\nd. Macrosystem: the prevailing sociocultural and economic conditions of society.\ne. Chronosystem: the system of nested relationships, capturing the lower subsystems over time.\nThe ecological theory highlights certain critical factors of development, shaping the environment of children and teenagers. Specifically, this theory enables in comprehending the current scenario of media and digital landscape around every child/teenager at the level of the home, school/college, and community. Though this theory was developed prior to the revolution of the internet and digital media as well as their developmental impact on children/teenagers, yet, it is considered as the most comprehensive one, focusing on their immediate, direct, and indirect environments.\nAtkin (2001) and Jordan (2004) added that an ecological and overarching perspective, centered on home, is most significant to understand the environment of children/teenagers as digital natives, and their relationships within micro-, meso-, and exo-system. Further, Johnson and Puplampu (2008) acknowledged the role of technology and embedded the concept of ecological techno-subsystem through introducing a new dimension in an immediate environment (microsystem), concerning the interactions of children/teenagers with both living (e.g., peers) and non-living elements of technology (e.g., hardware and digital devices).\nLivingstone et al. (2012) also adopted an ecological approach for investigating online-based activities of children/teenagers and parental mediation within the context of social structures of family, community, and culture. They added three categories while investigating parental internet mediation, i.e., individual-level or microsystem (e.g., home), social mediation (e.g., school/college and peers), and national-level or macrosystem (e.g., cultural values, socio-economic conditions, and regulations). In addition, Livingstone et al. (2015b) also refined an ecological and analytical model and identified various factors at the individual, society, and national level, encompassing demographics, online access, activities, and risks of children/teenagers. Thus, previous researchers applied the ecological theory within media and internet-related studies to comprehend the interplay of various factors (Livingstone et al., 2012, 2015b).\nGiven this context, we included an ecological theoretical perspective to highlight the predictors within the five integrated systems. Since the use of the internet is more personalized and individualized, it is essential to understand the factors concerning the access of children/teenagers. Primarily, the role of the digital environment at home and school/college is most essential to be considered, where children and teenagers have instant access to the internet and internet-connected devices.\nIn view of a digital media-rich environment, we recommend the following predictors using an ecological approach for an extended parental internet mediation theoretical framework (Figure 1), positioning children/teenagers within their environment and nested within the five key integrated systems. These predictors are proposed at the level of children/teenagers, parents, and contexts.\na. The microsystem includes (i) the characteristics of children/teenagers, e.g., age, sex, the level of education, digital skills, types of online activities, and time spent online and (ii) the characteristics concerning their parents, e.g., parental attitude toward the use of internet; level of communication between parent–child/teenager; and the role of peers/friends in the use of internet.\nb. The mesosystem comprises (i) the characteristics of the digital environment of children/teenagers at home and schools/colleges such as availability of internet (WIFI and mobile data package dongles) and internet-connected devices (computer, laptop, tablets, smartphones, smart TV, audio devices, and video game devices); (ii) parental digital skills; and (iii) the role of teachers and peers/friends.\nc. The exosystem includes (i) the characteristics concerning their parents, e.g., parental job nature and workplace and (ii) contextual factors, e.g., the role of mass media and community support.\nd. The macrosystem consists of adherence to prevailing cultural values, beliefs, and customs as well as socio-economic conditions, as contextual factors.\ne. The chronosystem highlights the transition over time.\nIt is envisaged that these predictors altogether at various levels influence the engagement of children/teenagers with digital devices as well as parental preferences for various dimensions of internet mediation in interactive and multilateral ways.\nProtection Motivation Theory\nTaking the frame of reference of parents, the protection motivation theory provides another perspective to explore the factors of parental internet mediation. This theory postulates that intention of an individual to engage in protection behaviors is based on his/her understanding of the adversity, i.e., fear or any other emotion related to the situation, its persuasion, and the coping process. This theory directly indicates the motives of parents of applying mediations based on their perception about the threat (severity and susceptibility) and coping appraisal (response-efficacy and self-efficacy; Rogers, 1983; Norman et al., 2005; Plotnikoff and Trinh, 2010).\nThis theory facilitates to comprehend the preference of parents for applying various dimensions of parental internet mediation (active co-use or instructive, restrictive, monitoring, technical and active internet safety mediation, Laissez Faire, or unmediated), subject to their understanding about online risks and efficacy of children/teenagers in coping up with risks. Broadly, this theory predicts that those parents who perceive online risks as more severe and susceptible to their children or teenagers apply more and diverse mediation. Nevertheless, the parents who perceive their children/teenager as more capable of having sufficient response-efficacy and self-efficacy to prevent risks and perform optimal behavior online apply less mediation or remain unmediated. For that reason, we recommend that parental internet mediation could be predicted as a protective behavior in the face of online risks. Considering the risk perception and protective actions, the protection motivation theory drives in understanding the online safety behavior, keeping in view the cultural variation (Menard et al., 2018). This theory facilitates understanding whether individual sociocultural values motivate to perform a protective behavior and adopt various dimensions of parental mediation.\nDerived from the protection motivation theory, Figure 2 elaborates the potential predictors or motivating factors of parental internet mediation, giving importance to both threat and coping appraisal at parental level, where threat appraisal indicates severity and susceptibility of online risks while coping appraisal signifies response and self-efficacy to prevent online risks.\nTheory of Resilience\nFinally, this study introduces the concept of resilience for theoretical integration, which has various interpretations. Resilience is a dynamic concept and concerned with how individuals respond to risks, stress, or challenges (Rutter, 1987). Several researchers defined resilience in diverse ways, highlighting its compensatory, challenging, or protective factors, where resilience neutralizes exposure to risks, enhances the adaptation of person, or opted as an active problem-solving approach, fostering positive personality characteristics and wellbeing (Ledesma, 2014).\nWe argue that resilience is an effective measure to ensure the online safety of children/teens and to enhance online opportunities. Therefore, we adopted a socio-ecological approach to comprehend the key factors and process of resilience as potential predictors of parental internet mediation. Ungar (2011) theorized the social ecology of resilience as capacity of an individual, in the face of any challenge or adversity, to navigate and negotiate for resources in a culturally meaningful way to sustain wellbeing. In general, the theory of Ungar (2011) explained some basic principles of socio-ecology and emphasized the significance of resources and capacities to adopt resilient pathways. For instance, resilience is linked with own positive adjustments of children/teenagers against challenges or risks (herein referred to as online risks within the context of the internet), demonstrating their capacities to reciprocate and navigate for resources. Ungar (2011) has drawn attention to the role of family and friends as a valuable resource, providing necessary support to the children and teenagers in the face of any risk or challenge.\nRealizing the connotation of resources in nurturing resilience among children and teenagers, it is meaningful to include these aspects in exploring the key factors of parental internet mediation, which vary according to diverse contexts and cultures. The literature revealed both internal and external level factors, which contribute to the ability of an individual to thrive (Carver, 1998; Ledesma, 2014). Internal factors are related to self and personality of an individual, having a significant impact on interpretation of an individual and dealing with adversity, such as positive attitude toward self, cognitive skills, constructive emotions and energy, self-regulation, self-efficacy, core personal values, and motivation to be effective in the environment (Luthar et al., 2000; Wyman et al., 2000; Bonanno, 2004; Patterson and Kelleher, 2005). Predominantly, it is argued that individuals with higher levels of positive personality traits and lower levels of disruptive behaviors are more likely to cope better with risks and build resilience (Affleck and Tennen, 1996; Park et al., 1996; Tedeschi and Calhoun, 1996). On the other hand, external factors influence the ability of an individual to remain resilient while facing adversity. For example, a strong support system and close relationships with family, friends, and community, as the most critical social resource, encourages and reinforces coping skills among individuals to adopt resilient pathways (Rutter, 1987; O’Leary, 1998; Masten, 2001). In this study, the internal and external factors highlight that resilience is indicative of both psychological and behavioral characteristics of children and teenagers.\nGiven the context of online digital environment of children/teenagers and the role of parental internet mediation, it may be stated that children and teenagers are at the exposure to unforeseen online risks. Therefore, parents applied multiple dimensions of parental mediation to build critical thinking, leading to the journey of resilience to reduce any potential harm. Theoretical analysis suggests that the possible predictors for nurturing resilience among children and teenagers could be personal skills, psychological and behavioral characteristics (higher levels of positive personality traits and lower levels of disruptive behaviors), and the support of parents, friends, and teachers to achieve resilient pathways. This study argues that resilience is a strength-based outcome and positive adjustment among children and teenagers against challenges or risks in the context of digital media. Resilience is not a linear process, rather it is iterative, related to the learning of children/teens on how to recognize and manage risks, learn from difficult experiences, and seek appropriate support to recover.\nFigure 3 depicts an illustrative explanation of nurturing resilience among children and teenagers, recognizing both psychological (e.g., personality traits) and behavioral predictors (e.g., disruptive behaviors) for an extended socio-ecological framework of parental internet mediation.\nExtended Theoretical Framework For Predictors of Parental Internet Mediation\nIn the light of the theories described above, we conclude that an integrated approach is critical to formulate the basis for a socio-ecological theoretical framework to fully comprehend the predictors and motivating factors of parental internet mediation. Broadly, this extended framework adopts the socio-ecological resilience model (Ungar, 2011), where children and teenagers are positioned within their environment along with their related characteristics, recognizing the interaction of predictors of multiple levels, particularly at parental and contextual levels. Taking inspiration from all the above given theories, this study also represents resilience as a strength-based discourse to promote positive outcomes among children and teenagers to manage online difficulties. This study acknowledges resilience as both a process and positive outcome against online risks and challenges, resulting from parental internet mediation. Resilience is an iterative process, related to the learning of children/teens, enabling them to recognize and manage online risks, learn from difficult experiences, and seek appropriate support to recover. It argues that resilience is an effective measure to ensure the online safety of children/teens and to enhance online opportunities.\nSeeking guidance from the above theories, this study applies a socio-ecological and multi-methodological approach, unveiling a set of essential predictors to be considered at the level of parents, children/teenagers, and contexts. First, in the level of children/teenagers, the individual characteristics are the most significant, such as age, gender/sex, level of education, digital environment for internet access (means, devices, and place of use), types of online activities, digital skills, time spent online, positive personality traits, less disruptive behaviors, and access to social resources, in the form of support from parents, friends/peers, and teachers for building resilience. Second, in the level of parents, their particular characteristics and beliefs are essential for empirical investigation, e.g., the level of education of parents, employment status, nature of job and workplace, income, own use of the internet, digital skills, the level of communication with children/teenagers, threat appraisal about online risks (severity and susceptibility), and coping appraisal to perform optimal protection behaviors (response-efficacy and self-efficacy). Third, contextual level factors are imperative to be investigated, such as place of residence, socio-economic conditions of families, and cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Figure 4 illustrates the proposed socio-ecological extended framework through connecting the dots and creating linkages among multiple factors of parental internet mediation.\nBased on the above synthesis and prepositions, the proposed extended socio-ecological model combines multiple individuals, contextual, behavioral, and analytical predictors, altogether from both the levels of children/teenagers and parents. We argue that it is necessary to apply a socio-ecological approach to investigate the potential predictors for parental internet mediation, particularly nurturing resilience among children/teenagers to manage online risks in the digital context of contemporary societies.\nThis extended framework model has also been empirically tested in primary research using both quantitative and qualitative designs (Iqbal, 2019; Iqbal et al., 2021). Previous evidence suggests that the above-given set of socio-ecological predictors for the extended theoretical framework of parental internet mediation is quite comprehensive. Nonetheless, there is a requirement of unfolding certain factors to ensure its effective application, such as personality traits and disruptive behaviors, being psychological and behavioral predictors. The most common personality traits are studied in terms of the five big models (Goldberg, 1993), including extrovert vs. introvert, emotionally stable vs. neurotic, agreeable vs. disagreeable, conscientiousness vs. lack of direction, and openness vs. closeness to experiences. Among these, only the positive attributes of personality will help to build resilience. Conversely, the disruptive behavior, the negative emotions or reactions against a particular situation, could be internalized or externalized, focusing inward or outward (Achenbach et al., 1991). Regarding the internet, internalized disruptive behaviors may include high depression and anxiety or low self-esteem while externalized disruptive behaviors include high aggression, delinquency, or the use of drugs or smoking may also be considered. The operationalization of most of the predictors is available and is used in several studies (Achenbach et al., 1991; Goldberg, 1993; Livingstone and Helsper, 2008; Livingstone et al., 2015a; Iqbal, 2019; Iqbal et al., 2021).\nFuture research is also welcome to examine, validate, and test the relationship between the predictors of the proposed framework of parental internet mediation for a more in-depth understanding. Further, researchers may also extend the proposed socio-ecological framework, integrating innovative approaches and related predictors.\nConclusion\nParents remain highly concerned of online behavior of children and teenagers for multiple reasons and apply mixed or diverse dimensions of internet mediation, i.e., active co-use, restrictive, monitoring, technical, internet safety mediation, or no mediation. The preference of parents for selecting multiple dimensions of mediation or no mediation is subject to their socio-economic conditions (age, education, employment status, job nature, and income), own use of the internet (time spent online and types of online activities), digital skills, and the level of communication with children/teenagers (positive, neutral, and negative). Further, the perception of parents related to threat appraisal of children/teenagers about online risks (severity and susceptibility) as well as the perception about coping appraisal of children/teenagers to perform optimal protection behaviors (response-efficacy and self-efficacy) also determine their preference for parental internet mediation. Parental internet mediation facilitates building critical thinking and nurturing resilience among children and teenagers to manage online risks and ensure online safety. Therefore, it is a prerequisite to explore the positive personality traits of children and teenagers (extrovert, emotionally stable, agreeable, conscientiousness, and openness to experiences), less disruptive behaviors (depression or anxiety, self-esteem, aggression, delinquency, or the use of drugs/smoke), and access to social resources (the support from parents, peers/friends, teachers, and community). The socio-ecological approach also suggests in considering the contextual factors of parental internet mediation, e.g., place of residence, socio-economic conditions of families, and cultural values, beliefs, and customs. A graphical illustration of the potential socio-ecological predictors is given in Figure 4.\nTo sum up, this contribution argues that parental internet mediation is an ongoing process, where parents reassess and readjust their dimensions of internet mediation based on the feedback and reaction of children and teenagers with an ultimate intention to build a strength-based outcome of resilience among them. Therefore, this theoretical review is an attempt to enrich the sociological inquiry of parental internet mediation using a multi-grounded theoretical approach. We want to enrich the academic discourse and reflect on the varied theoretical stances to explore the potential predictors of parental internet mediation. The proposed extended theoretical framework facilitates to provide an insight to comprehend the predictors of parental internet mediation more concisely, at the levels of parents, children/teenagers, and contexts, particularly highlighting resilience as a positive adjustment among children and teenagers against challenges or online risks in the context of digital media. This analytical perspective considers both psychological and behavioral predictors of parental internet mediation to adopt a resilient pathway.\nAn essential contribution of this study is related to its objective, acknowledging the need for an overarching framework of parental internet mediation in the context of a digital media-rich environment. Subsequently, this study presents an extended and a comprehensive socio-ecological framework for parental internet mediation. 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Psychol. 12:620838. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.620838\nEdited by:Gian Marco Marzocchi, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy\nReviewed by:Pilar Lacasa, University of Alcalá, Spain\nCristina Ponte, New University of Lisbon, Portugal\nCopyright © 2021 Iqbal, Zakar and Fischer. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.\n*Correspondence: Florian Fischer, florian.fischer1@charite.de", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6153087615966797}
+{"content": "Court Rejects Insurer's Interpretation of its Own Policy Language on Limitations Period\nIn\nSpina v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 114887, (D.N.J. June 21, 2021), the court rejected both an insurer's and insured’s interpretation of when proof of loss was due under a long-term care policy and ultimately held that a lawsuit challenging a benefits denial is not time-barred by the limitations period imposed by the policy.\nDante Spina was insured under a long-term care insurance policy issued by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife). In the spring of 2014, Spina continually moved between a nursing home, a hospital, and a rehabilitation facility, having been diagnosed with several serious medical conditions. On May 24, 2014, Spina submitted a claim under the MetLife policy, seeking benefits dating back to his first hospital stay on May 10, 2014. MetLife denied the claim after surveillance showed Spina driving a tractor and working when he claimed to be unable to perform at least two activities of daily living without assistance.\nSpina sued MetLife in state court on August 5, 2020, and the case was subsequently removed to a New Jersey district court. MetLife moved to dismiss Spina's complaint on the grounds that he had violated the subject policy's contractual limitations period. The applicable provision stated \"[n]o legal action…may be brought after six (6) years from the time written proof of claim is required to be given\" and that the policyholder \"must submit written proof of claim no later than ninety (90) days after the day You are requesting benefits.\"\nMetLife argued that because Spina claimed to be entitled to benefits starting on March 10, 2014, Spina had until June 8, 2014 (i.e., 90 days) to submit proof of the claim and until June 8, 2020 (six years) to file the action. Following this methodology, Spina filed the action approximately two months late.\nSpina countered that the provision required him to file a written proof of claim within 90 days of the last day\nfor which he was claiming benefits. Because Spina claimed entitlement to benefits through at least June 2014, he claimed the six years and 90-day period began running on that date. This methodology would have pushed his filing deadline to September 2020, and his complaint would have cleared the deadline by approximately one month. Spina also argued that the contractual limitations period conflicted with New Jersey's statutory limitations period.\nThe court rejected the argument of both sides. Preliminarily, the court upheld the validity of the limitations period in the MetLife policy, holding that New Jersey law allows for parties to contract for a limitations period shorter than the one specified by statute. Regarding the policy language, the court held that \"90 days after the day You are requesting benefits\" requires a claimant to submit proof of loss 90 days after he or she\nsubmits a claim for benefits. Because Spina submitted his claim on May 24, 2014, he had until August 22, 2014, to provide the written proof of claim and until August 22, 2020, to file the lawsuit. Accordingly, the court held that the plaintiff timely filed his claim by more than two weeks.\nIn so holding, the court stated that \"both parties have overlooked the plain and ordinary meaning of the provision in question.\"\nApplying the plain meaning, the court interpreted the provision to mean that the Spinas were required to submit a written proof of claim\nwithin ninety days of the day they submitted their request for benefits. Therefore, if the Spinas submitted their benefits claim on May 24, 2014, they had until August 22, 2014, to submit a written proof of claim and until August 22, 2020, to bring their claims without being time-barred.\nThus, the court denied MetLife's motion to dismiss on the basis of the contractual limitations bar.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9046344757080078}
+{"content": "Approximately 1 in 1800 pregnancies is complicated by adnexal torsion, typically between the sixth and fourteenth weeks of gestation. This increased frequency in pregnant women is likely due to greater laxity of the tissues adjoining the ovaries and oviducts during pregnancy, as well as to enlargement of the ovary in early pregnancy secondary to the corpus luteum cyst.\nDetorsion of the adnexa during pregnancy has not been found to compromise fetal well-being. However, if the corpus luteum cyst is removed during salpingo-oophorectomy, supplemental progesterone is indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9981706738471985}
+{"content": "The European Union: Challenges and Strategic Choices\nWith 28 member states and nearly half a billion residents, the European Union has grown into a major political and economic actor on the world stage. It has promoted peace in Europe for over five decades, changed the way Europeans live, as well as the way the rest of the world perceives Europe. The EU has been considered a paradigm of a successful “peace project” that promoted stability, prosperity and successful cooperation between erstwhile feuding nations. The fact that the Union has grown from its original 6 members to the current 28 serves as undeniable proof of the appeal and attractiveness of the EU for most countries on the European continent.\nThe ongoing economic crisis in the eurozone has changed this idyllic picture of the EU: in this context, the European Union is being called upon to respond to the challenge of the economic crisis and safeguard the common currency, while promoting direct policies for confronting the recession and employment by stimulating growth. Moreover, the EU must address crucial social issues such as growing disillusionment with the European project, the rise of extremism in Europe, and growing polarization between North and South. At the same time, the EU also faces important international challenges, such as the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine, relations with Russia and the United States, and the crucial issue of energy supplies to the Union in light of the volatile international situation.\nThrough a combination of lectures, critical analysis in class discussions and students’ written work/independent research, this course will focus on the study of the history, institutions, policy processes and current challenges of the European Union. Special emphasis will be placed on the ongoing economic crisis in the eurozone area and its political/social repercussions, the strategic choices for emerging from the crisis, and the challenges of the increasingly unpredictable international environment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5271824598312378}
+{"content": "According to the recently released data from the Bank of Greece, July revenues were 61.4% in relation to the revenues of the corresponding month of 2019. This reinforces forecasts that total tourism revenues for the year could exceed 10 billion or even close to 12 billion, according to estimates by some market participants, including former SETE president Andreas Andredis.\nAccording to the ΤτΕ (Bank of Greece), tourism revenues were 2.275 billion in July and 3.702 billion euros in 2019. To make everyone realize how big the difference is, suffice it to note that in July last year, revenue was $ 678 million.\nFor the period January-July 2021, total revenue amounted to 3.38 billion against 9.11 billion in the corresponding period of 2019 and 1.41 billion last year. That is, the revenue for 7 months corresponds to 37% of the figure for 2019.\nIn 7 months, the arrivals of travelers increased by 51.4% (by 139.7% compared to the same period in 2020), amounting to 37.1% of the indicator for 2019.\nIn July, the number of traveler arrivals and related revenues increased significantly (by 240.2% and 235.6%, respectively) compared to the same month in 2020.\nIt should be noted that this year, due to restrictions due to the pandemic, in fact, the first month of tourism was July.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8863444328308105}
+{"content": "How Does IVD Registration Process Change with New EU Regulations?\nManufacturing of in-vitro diagnostic devices (IVD) is set to change with new regulations set by the European Union (EU). According to the recent update in the EU Regulation 2017/746, medical device manufacturers are likely to face several changes in the IVD registration process. This major update brings forth more compliance to the regulatory framework for IVD manufacturers under the EU. Registration of IVDs is expected to become more modernized under this new European regulatory system.\nWhat is IVD registration?\nBefore understanding how the new IVD registration process is changing, let’s explore the process before the EU regulatory update. In the field of In-vitro Diagnostics, medical device manufacturers need to follow a process for the commercialization of IVD devices. In most healthcare markets, including the EU medical device market, manufacturers are required to follow a registration framework to get necessary approvals from the regulators.\nThis IVD registration process primarily involves obtaining the European CE Marking certification for IVD products. To get this approval, IVD manufacturers demonstrate the compliance of their products with the In Vitro Diagnostics Directive IVDD 98/79/EEC during the registration process.\nNew Changes in IVD Registration\nWith the recent EU regulatory update, IVD registration is set to undergo several changes. From regulatory documentation improvements to IVDR product registration outside of EU and EEA, these changes are being addressed to all IVD manufacturers and economic operators around the world.\nFrom early-2022, the EU will enforce new rules to redefine IVDs at pre-approval and post-approval stages of the registration. Here are some key changes in the IVD registration process:\nMedical device manufacturers can such as epilation lasers and cosmetic products such as contact lenses in the IVD category. This helps the manufacturers to expand their product lines and register more products for regulatory approvals. include non-medical products are also covered in the new IVD registration process. These IVD tests can be registered under patient therapeutics during approvals. Genetic test kits New rules require IVD manufacturers to of the process. Their experimental IVD products need to pass various levels of safety through effective evidence before getting approved for widespread use. demonstrate clear and higher evidence during the experimental stage These new changes also affect the production of existing IVD products. Hence, manufacturers are compelled to seek . This emerges as a key challenge for most medical device manufacturers. If an existing IVD product fails the registration process during recertification, it can entail economic losses through product recalls. recertification of existing IVD products Why is this New IVD Registration Important?\nThe new changes in IVDR aim to address concerns such as end-user transparency and patient safety. IVD markets are likely to be influenced by these increased expectations for clinical evidence. Under strict scrutiny, manufacturers will need to maintain and provide more data to competent authorities and notified regulatory bodies. The traceability of these products throughout the supply chain is also crucial under the new changes in the IVD registration process. The EU is also stepping up its safety monitoring through different stages of quality control and assurance. Going forward, this will emerge as a new regulatory task for IVD manufacturers in the EU and outside.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7114419937133789}
+{"content": "The national average retail price of a gallon of diesel climbed for the sixth consecutive week, rising 7.4 cents to $2.572 for the week ending Monday, June 15. However, the price — which has climbed 38.7 cents in the last six weeks — is still $2.120 less than the same week last year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.\nAll regions tracked by DOE saw price increases. The largest increase by region, 8.8 cents, was found in the Lower Atlantic, where week-over-week prices climbed to $2.556. The smallest increase by region, 5.2 cents, was found on the West Coast, where week-over-week prices rose to $2.655.\nThe nation’s most expensive diesel by region, $2.696, was found in the Central Atlantic region, where prices climbed 7.7 cents. The nation’s least expensive diesel by region, $2.520, was found in the Rocky Mountains, where prices climbed 7.8 cents.\nCalifornia, which DOE tracks separately for its weekly update, saw a price increase of 5.8 cents to $2.734; however, that price is $2.235 cheaper than last year. For state-by-state diesel prices, updated daily, click here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.961643636226654}
+{"content": "Abstract\nState-of-the-art 3D morphable model (3DMM) is used widely for 3D face reconstruction based on a single image. However, this method has a high computational cost, and hence, a simplified 3D morphable model (S3DMM) was proposed as an alternative. Unlike the original 3DMM, S3DMM uses only a sparse 3D facial shape, and therefore, it incurs a lower computational cost. However, this method is vulnerable to self-occlusion due to head rotation. Therefore, we propose a solution to the self-occlusion problem in S3DMM-based 3D face reconstruction. This research is novel compared with previous works, in the following three respects. First, self-occlusion of the input face is detected automatically by estimating the head pose using a cylindrical head model. Second, a 3D model fitting scheme is designed based on selected visible facial feature points, which facilitates 3D face reconstruction without any effect from self-occlusion. Third, the reconstruction performance is enhanced by using the estimated pose as the initial pose parameter during the 3D model fitting process. The experimental results showed that the self-occlusion detection had high accuracy and our proposed method delivered a noticeable improvement in the 3D face reconstruction performance compared with previous methods.\nBibliographical noteFunding Information:\nThis work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MEST) (No. 2012–0005223).\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Signal Processing Hardware and Architecture Electrical and Electronic Engineering", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9966097474098206}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis report summarizes survey data collected in 2020, both before and during the pandemic; it is the fourth survey, preceded by findings from 2004, 2009, 2014.\nThe Afterschool Alliance's webpage on COVID-19 offers a rich array of resources to help support Out-of-School Time (OST) system builders, administrators, and practitioners in navigating the challenges of the pandemic as they strive to effectively serve children, families, and providers.\nThe Office of Inspector General's issue brief identifies a concern that if states set payment rates too low, families may not have access to child care providers.\nThis blog is the second part in a series on prevention and responding to substance use and trauma in Alaska. It describes a collaborative effort and training on trauma-engaged response.\nThis issue brief provides a succinct overview of social emotional learning and why afterschool is a perfect place to focus on this and to achieve positive developmental outcomes. It includes examples of curriculum and activities for afterschool programs from SC, NC, GA, NH, and NY.\nThis brief provides a crosswalk of three common community supports that enhance children's social and emotional health: (1) infant and early childhood mental health consultation, (2) pyramid model/practice-based coaching, and (3) mental health treatment. It provides information such as definitions, professional qualifications, and service examples.\nThis policy statement provides recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for developing and implementing career pathways to support the professional learning, practice, and compensation of early childhood educators and program directors.\nThis website offers resources on a range topics related to healthy youth development, with the goal of helping users create, maintain, and strengthen effective youth programs.\nThe Afterschool Alliance has developed an easy-to-use searchable database on evidence-based impacts of afterschool and summer programs.\nThis report summarizes 2014 survey results and provides a quick picture of supply and demand in afterschool. It indicates that the numbers of children being served in afterschool have increased to 10.2 million. It also indicates that the numbers of children that would enroll if a program were available is increasing to 19.4 million.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8059976100921631}
+{"content": "Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations have evolved and expanded rapidly, and for good reason. When a cybercriminal can purchase an identity for just over $1,000 on the dark web, consumers and businesses are at significant risk of fraud.\nThe dramatic rise in cybercrime during the pandemic led to swift regulation enforcement, a key example being the early institution of 6AMLD. Going forward, we’re likely to see even more extensive security measures take over.\nFor real estate financing, a key issue has been how to implement these safeguards. The fact is, traditional KYC processes are not only insufficient but expensive. Meanwhile, companies are shifting through numerous solutions in an attempt to transform their company operations for the digital era.\nBefore we get to potential solutions, it’s critical to understand why traditional processes, even when digitized, are no longer an option for most firms.\nThe problem with traditional KYC processes\nTraditional KYC processes are a significant revenue and time leak. Offline procedures that rely on customer print-outs and documentation copies require digitization and significant resources. All of this delays onboarding.\nBut most online processes don’t fare much better. Many digital KYC processes still require manual data entry, verification, and approvals.\nAt the same time, KYC regulation has continued to become more complex. The mismatch of legacy systems with complicated compliance processes has created bottlenecks and inefficiencies and organizations scramble to remediate their process.\nBut KYC operations, especially for real estate financing and investment, suffer from more than inconsistency. When conducting due diligence with KYC/KYB operations, businesses have to consider data security, user privacy, sort through redundancies, and keep updated files on record.\nFailing to do so results in higher risk for everyone involved in a real estate transaction. At the same time, the cost of maintaining secure systems is quickly becoming unsustainable. The cost of KYC compliance has dramatically increased the cost of onboarding clients, which averages at about $6,000.\nWe can see that the traditional process is no longer sustainable. And technology offers us a solution.\nKYC on the Blockchain\nWhile initially used as a ledger for payments, blockchain technology provides the optimal platform for KYC compliance. Built through advanced cryptography, blockchain technology offers a transparent and secure engine for any transaction.\nInformation exchanged during a transaction – such as KYC data – is compiled and logged within a block. Once that block is attached to the previous block, it cannot be changed. This feature alone provides an auditable, secure method of maintaining records. The process of creating a block, completed through mathematical equations, is also incredibly fast.\nIt’s also important to note that many actions can take place automatically on the blockchain, especially if a platform uses smart contracts. Smart contracts are essentially a set of conditions that, once fulfilled, automatically take action. These capabilities take the place of costly intermediaries, which further complicate and slow down the KYC process.\nIn other words, with blockchain technology, it’s possible to automate the KYC process and decrease onboarding times without sacrificing security or compliance measures.\nFinding a KYC Compliant Blockchain Platform\nSo, how do you find a blockchain-based platform that makes sense for your business? While there aren’t many in the real estate financing space, more and more startups are popping up, with varying features. Ultimately, you’ll want a platform that provides secure and tested tools for investors to manage their own KYC data and identity profile when investing in real estate digitally.\nAt Earn, we have a user-friendly complaint onboarding process that makes it easy to verify and monitor customer and business information. Some features include:\nEstablishing and maintaining compliant investor profile(s). Populating each profile with adequate data to ensure compliance for all parties. Associating profile data with the investor’s unique blockchain id, also known as their wallet. Streamlining subscription and allocation processes using pre-established investor profiles. Storing information securely and allowing the investor to subscribe to multiple offerings in the future.\nIn the best-of-class platforms, you will be able to cut out redundancies as investors only need to input their data once. Once saved on the platform, investors have complete control over their personal information from their unique and secure wallets. At the same time, our systems can verify information through the blockchain ledger without pulling sensitive information. Instead, our system sees a tokenized version of the data that is useless to potential malicious parties.\nBecoming future-ready\nA solid KYC platform is essential for the future of real estate investing. Slow and inefficient onboarding is not only expensive, but it will turn away customers. And these manual processes are increasingly becoming more susceptible to fraud.\nBlockchain technology can streamline KYC processes, secure client data, and make it easier than ever to stay ahead of the curve.\nOur platform has been tried and tested by industry leaders. To learn more, book a demo with us today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.763681173324585}
+{"content": "Test Relays Accurately with the ISA T-1000 Relay Test Set\nUncategorized\nRelays have a high risk of unexpected failures because of the constant switching of high currents. The constant switching puts severe electrical and mechanical stress on the contacts. After a while, it may fail and disrupt normal operations. Technicians must evaluate the reliability of the electrical system’s relays to avoid hassles.\nThe ISA T-1000 is a powerful tester that offers multi-relay type testing capabilities. It has its own 3 separate generators for phase shift-able AC voltage, AC current and DC voltage. You can adjust the outputs, and they are monitored real-time on its LCD screen. This lets you customize the generators depending on the test you are conducting. This relay test set has semi-automatic and manual testing modes to suit your preferences. The test results can be transferred to a computer through its USB or RS232 ports. This lets you further analyze the test results using its powerful TDMS software.\nPrevent unexpected electrical failures through regular preventive maintenance. You can rent the tools you need from\nProtec Equipment Resources. We have affordable rental plans to suit your needs. You can reach a Protec advisor at 1-866-352-5550 for any questions about our services.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9337235689163208}
+{"content": "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a secure alternative to the Post Office Card Account (POca) card for those without a bank account, which offers face-to-face support for those requiring assistance.\nAnswered on\n8 September 2021\nWe recognise that not all of our customers are able to open and operate standard accounts, which is why we offer an alternative for those customers.\nThe Post Office card account (POca) contract is due to end and the Department plans to start moving customers to the replacement Payment Exception Service (PES) during the coming months.\nThe new PES is similar to Her Majesty’s Government Payment Exception Service (HMG PES) which has been in place since 2018 and is due to end in September 2021. The HMG PES service has successfully served our most vulnerable customers by the issue of vouchers which are uploaded to a card or sent electronically via SMS or email.\nThe replacement PES has also been designed for customers who cannot open or manage a basic bank or standard account. We have ensured that the new service enables users to continue to obtain cash payments in their local area (including suburban and rural locations) following the end of the Post Office card account contract.\nCustomers identified as at risk of harm will receive additional support before being migrated to the new service. This includes outbound calls to make contact with the customer or their nominated representative and referral to the DWP visiting service to make face-to-face contact where a call is unsuccessful or identifies that a visit is required. Post migration we will track the encashment of vouchers by all customers to ensure that they are accessing the payments they receive at the level we would expect. This post migration support is significantly stronger than currently exists for POca.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6500237584114075}
+{"content": "Each year, April 7 marks World Health Day. With the past year marked by the global struggle against COVID-19, the occasion has never been more significant. The pandemic’s impact has been devastating and swift; not one person or nation has escaped its effects. In particular, health systems have struggled to meet demand for services while keeping patients and providers safe.\nNurses comprise the largest proportion of Canada’s health care providers. The most recent data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)’s Nursing in Canada, 2019 survey reveals that the regulated nursing workforce grew by 1.9 per cent from 2018: faster than the general Canadian population growth. This increase is welcome news, since nurses play a prominent role in patient care. A larger nursing workforce will support better access to health care for Canadians, especially during this unprecedented health crisis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8350180387496948}
+{"content": "By Barbara O’Neill. Published on Egyptological, In Brief, August 14th 2012 Introduction: An Overview of the Mortuary Temple\nIn the Old and Middle Kingdoms, pyramid complexes incorporated a mortuary chapel where cult to sustain the deceased king could be maintained. By the Eighteenth Dynasty however, the royal-mortuary temple had evolved from an integrated part of the burial complex adopting a more fragmented form within discrete structures at western Thebes. The mortuary temple’s layout was closely based upon that of contemporary divine-cult temples. Typically, a royal mortuary temple included the following elements:\nan axial sanctuary for the barque of Amun-Ra; an open court for worship of the sun-god; at least one false door for the presentation of offerings, and a location for the commemoration of royal ancestors.\nTemple organisation evolved and changed through time, with cults for the living or deceased kings not restricted to mortuary temples, (Gundlach, 2009; Arnold, 1997).\nThe Mortuary Complex at Abydos\nRe-excavation work, carried out by Dr. Stephen Harvey between 1993-2006 at the mortuary complex of Nebpehtyre Ahmose (King Ahmose I) at Abydos, has provided renewed insight into the conceptual variability of intended functions within divine and mortuary cults, following the reunification of Egypt at the beginning of the New Kingdom (Harvey, 1998). With no evidence of a mortuary temple for this monarch at Thebes, the vast mortuary complex constructed by Ahmose at South Abydos, includes subsidiary structures for his sister-wife Ahmose-Nefertari and their grandmother Tetesheri, with other cult-components possibly related to Crown Prince Ahmose, an eldest son, who is believed to have predeceased his father.\nConstruction of his mortuary complex is believed to have begun late in Ahmose’s reign between Regnal Years 18-22 following his defeat of the Hyksos, an event recorded on the outer walls of his pyramid temple at Abydos and attested through thousands of carved relief and painted fragments. Triumphant battle-scenes depicting horses and chariots, perhaps the earliest examples of this genre, provide ‘unique historical data’ which may prompt a revision of our understanding of the chronology of narrative art in Egypt (Harvey, 1998-p.150; O’Connor, 2009, p108). Other innovative elements include stamped bricks, the first ever attested in a royal-mortuary complex. The bricks indicate a revised titulary for Ahmose as\nSa-rA-HqAtAwy, and HqAtAwy-mry-Wsir uniting this king with the mortuary-cults of both Re and Osiris.\nAlthough most of Ahmose’s funerary structure at Abydos no longer exists in an immediately recognisable form, Dr. Stephen Harvey’s painstaking work has revealed evidence of the massive structure which once stood there. Constructed along a central north-south axis at South Abydos, the complex included a large mortuary temple at the edge of the arid area close to the limit of cultivation, with the subsidiary temple of Ahmose-Nefertari nearby. There is evidence of tree-pits either side of the main temple’s northern entrance which was approached through a massive mud-brick pylon gateway which itself stood before open courts. Within the temple, the pillars of colonnaded halls bore scenes depicting Ahmose in the embrace of several deities. Other carved and painted imagery (now fragmented) attests to an evident preoccupation with offering table scenes within which Ahmose-Nefertari stands behind the king, who is seated before elaborate offerings, served by\niwnmwtf priests. In this imagery, the king is clearly the object of cultic devotion (Harvey, 1998).\nAt the beginning of the Eighteenth Dynasty significant changes occurred in divine cult and royal mortuary temple ideology. Interpreting the repertoire of scenes and the use of cultic space within Ahmose’s temple is important In understanding these changes. Enactment of ritual evolved from that carried out on behalf of the deceased king, to cultic practices carried out by the king on behalf of the gods. Depictions within the South Abydos temple complex and at his Northern shrine portray Ahmose as the object of cult signifying his divine nature and suggesting ‘a compelling personal need’ for deification and immortality (Harvey, 1998, pp.419-421; O’Connor, 2009-p.109).\nThe pyramid temple of Ahmose is believed to have been the last monument of that type to have been built in the Nile Valley by an Egyptian king. The decision to built a pyramid temple was most likely intended to evoke the successful political and economic reigns of earlier Middle Kingdom unifier kings. Ahmose employed the monumental symbolism of pyramid and terrace temple forms succinctly integrating Memphite, Theban and Abydene funerary ideologies into the design, layout and structure of his mortuary temple. It was clearly important to Ahmose that in his most significant temple structure all important aspects of Egypt’s funerary traditions were reflected in this mortuary complex. Today Ahmose I is recognised as the founder of the 18\nth Dynasty. Living in turbulent times, it is likely that he believed adherence to traditions as either propitious or politically expedient to his ambition to reunite Upper and Lower Egypt.\nThe southern-axial placement of a nearby enclosure dedicated to Ahmose’s wife, Ahmose-Nefertari, appears to indicate her cultic role as an incarnation of Hathor, signifying the prominent role of his sister-wife during Ahmose’s reign. Further on from the pyramid complex is a shrine dedicated to Tetesheri placed close to her unfinished cenotaph-tomb. This part of the complex culminates in a terraced temple built into the cliffs which surround the area.\nThe elevated terrace temple may represent the\nrwd-nTr-aA, the staircase of Osiris, with the related tomb symbolising the Osirian cave and the sacred grove which surrounded it. The pyramid and its subsidiary structures appear to represent the Axt, the solar horizon, conceptualising Dt-Osirian time of permanent perfection and cyclic nHH-time, related to solar renewal. Although Osirian ideology was an overarching factor in Ahmose’s funerary programme, solar aspects are also evident in the east-west axis of the complex, referencing Memphite-style solar iconography through the pyramid which dominated the eastern end of the monumental axis; its form representing the primeval mound of creation.\nAhmose has two physically separate cult locales at Abydos. At North Abydos, within the Osiris temple complex, Amenhotep I also built a cult chapel for his father where Ahmose’s Osirian transformation appears paramount. There is evidence that both locales were connected through ritual procession (Harvey, 2011). This conclusion is supported by depictions of the Ahmose barque within the temples of Ramesses II and Seti I nearby.\nConclusion\nThe mortuary complex of Nebpehtyre Ahmose has ‘paradigmatic and extra-regional significance’ in the development of royal cult from the start of the Eighteenth Dynasty, (O’Connor, 2009, p.107). This is also evident in the newly emergent cult of the royal-ka, as exemplified within the Theban temples of Amun-Ra at Karnak and Luxor, and within the Southern and Northern mortuary structures of Ahmose at Abydos. Modifications created by Ahmose within post-Hyksos Egyptian royal funerary ideology is said to have profoundly affected the rest of the Eighteenth dynasty (Bryan, 2000).\nIt was once noted that the reign of Ahmose lacked the time and resources for significant construction, with his finest ‘monument’, the Eighteenth Dynasty itself, (Lefebvre, 1929 in Harvey, 2007). However, it might be argued that the unique legacy emerging from ongoing investigations into this king’s intriguing mortuary complex at Abydos, indicates significant architectural and theological innovations which may have influenced royal and divine-cult ideologies from the dawn of the New Kingdom.\nBibliography\nArnold, D., 1994, ‘\nThe Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture’, English Language Edition, 2003, New York, Princeton University Press.\nArnold, D. 1997, ‘Royal Cult Complexes of the Old and Middle Kingdoms’ in B. Shafer, et al eds., ‘\nTemples of Ancient Egypt’, New York, Cornell University Press\nBryan, B., 2000, ‘The 18\nth Dynasty before the Amarna Period, (c.1550-1352 BC), in I. Shaw, ed., ‘ The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt’, Oxford, OUP\nGundlach, R. 2009, ‘Horus in the Palace’, in R. Gundlach and J. Taylor, eds., ‘\nEgyptian Royal Residences’, 4th Symposium on Egyptian Royal Ideology, Wiesbaden, Harrassowitz Verlag\nHarvey, S., 1998, ‘\nThe Cults of King Ahmose at Abydos’, Dissertation, Ann Arbour, UMI 9829912\nHarvey, S., 2007, ‘King Heqatawy: Notes on a Forgotten Eighteenth Dynasty Royal Name’ in Z. Hawass, J. Richards ‘\nThe Archaeology and Art of Ancient Egypt: Essays in Honor of David B. O’Connor, Volume II’, Cairo, AUC Press\nO’Connor, D. 2009, ‘\nAbydos: Egypt’s First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris’, London, Thames & Hudson Ltd. Image Credits\nFigures 1,2 – Adapted by Kate Phizackerley from originals by GDK, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Sharealike 3.0\nFigure 3 – By JMCC1 via Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7158352136611938}
+{"content": "If the duty is one which the trustee cannot properly delegate, but he delegates it nevertheless and a loss is sustained, the trustee will be absolutely liable to the beneficiaries. If a duty is delegable and the trustee used reasonable care in the delegation, selection, and supervision of the agent, but a loss was sustained because the agent acted with negligence, dishonesty, or other misconduct, the trustee is not liable to the beneficiaries. If a duty is delegated and reasonable care is used in delegation, the trustee will be liable to third parties under the doctrine of respondeat superior. However, the trustee is entitled to indemnification from the trust estate. Note: respondeat superior does not apply to independent contractors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9181137681007385}
+{"content": "Abstract\nGenome-wide association studies (GWASs), which assay more than a million single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in thousands of individuals, have been widely used to identify genetic risk variants for complex diseases. However, most of the variants that have been identified contribute relatively small increments of risk and only explain a small portion of the genetic variation in complex diseases. This is the so-called missing heritability problem. Evidence has indicated that many complex diseases are genetically related, meaning these diseases share common genetic risk variants. Therefore, exploring the genetic correlations across multiple related studies could be a promising strategy for removing spurious associations and identifying underlying genetic risk variants, and thereby uncovering the mystery of missing heritability in complex diseases. We present a general and robust method to identify genetic patterns from multiple large-scale genomic datasets. We treat the summary statistics as a matrix and demonstrate that genetic patterns will form a low-rank matrix plus a sparse component. Hence, we formulate the problem as a matrix recovering problem, where we aim to discover risk variants shared by multiple diseases/traits and those for each individual disease/trait. We propose a convex formulation for matrix recovery and an efficient algorithm to solve the problem. We demonstrate the advantages of our method using both synthesized datasets and real datasets. The experimental results show that our method can successfully reconstruct both the shared and the individual genetic patterns from summary statistics and achieve comparable performances compared with alternative methods under a wide range of scenarios. The MATLAB code is available at:http://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk/~xwan/iga.zip.\nOriginal language English Article number 7164310 Pages (from-to) 557-564 Number of pages 8 Journal IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Volume 13 Issue number 3 DOIs Publication status Published - 1 May 2016 Scopus Subject Areas Biotechnology Genetics Applied Mathematics User-Defined Keywords biclustering convex optimization GWAWs low-rank and sparse SNPs", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6767811179161072}
+{"content": "January 2010\nIn a lengthy decision regarding online student speech, the United States District Court for the Central District of California ruled that a student’s posting of an online video containing derogatory, sexual and profane statements about a fellow classmate did not create enough of a substantial disruption on campus to permit discipline by the school district. (\nJ.C. v. Beverly Hills Unified School Dist. (C.D. Cal. 2009) No. 08-03824.) Although the court held that the student’s online speech was protected by the First Amendment in this situation the court nevertheless recognized that a school district has the authority to regulate off-campus speech, including online speech, if the specific facts show that the speech “materially and substantially disrupted the work and discipline of the school.”\nPlaintiff was a middle school student. While at an off-campus location and after school hours, she recorded a four-minute video making fun of a fellow classmate, C.C. The video included students calling C.C. derogatory names, making sexual comments and using profanity. On the video, plaintiff was heard urging the students to continue insulting C.C. Plaintiff returned home, posted the video on YouTube, a public video website, and sent emails to approximately ten students, telling them to watch the video. Plaintiff also contacted C.C. to alert her to the video posting. By the next day, the video had already received over 100 hits and students were discussing the video on campus.\nC.C. was extremely upset and came with her mother to the school to report the video. C.C. did not want to go to class and met with a school counselor for 25 minutes because she was humiliated and hurt by the video. In response, school administrators called plaintiff from class and directed her to take the video down from the YouTube website. The district then suspended plaintiff for two days.\nPlaintiff sued the district, and three individual administrators, alleging that the district violated her First Amendment rights by disciplining her for off-campus, online speech. The court explained that there was no bright-line rule applicable to all internet speech and acknowledged that “the substantial weight of authority indicates that geographic boundaries generally carry little weight in the student-speech analysis.” In such cases, courts must apply the standard set forth by United States Supreme Court in\nTinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School Dist. (1969) 393 U.S. 503, which allows school districts to regulate off-campus speech if the speech causes or is reasonably likely to cause a substantial disruption of school activities.\nHowever, after applying Tinker to the facts of the case, the court concluded that the plaintiff’s YouTube video had not caused or threatened to cause a substantial disruption on the school campus. First, the court reasoned that plaintiff’s YouTube video did not actually disrupt school activities. Although the court acknowledged that an actual disruption need not have already occurred, it focused on the fact that the district staff had only spent a few hours addressing the concerns of an upset parent and only five students, including the student victim, had missed a minimal amount of class time in response to the video. The court also noted that there was no evidence of a “widespread whispering campaign [that] was sparked by the video [and] no students were found gossiping about C.C. or about the video while in class,” even though these were the behaviors the administrators were attempting to prevent by having the student take down the video.\nThe court emphasized that the video was unlikely to lead to actual verbal or physical conflicts between students, none of the students involved had a history of violence and there was no evidence of similar incidents causing disruptions in the past. In summary, the court concluded that a substantial disruption “must equate to something more than the ordinary personality conflicts among middle school students that may leave one student feeling hurt or insecure.”\nThe court rejected the school district’s arguments that there was a foreseeable risk of a future substantial disruption. The court explained that “undifferentiated fears or mere disapproval alone will not justify disciplining student speech” and instead, a school district must articulate specific facts suggesting a high likelihood of a future disruption. In the absence of such evidence, the court concluded that there was not a sufficient nexus between the student’s off-campus conduct and the disruptive effect on campus.\nFinally, despite holding that the school had violated the student’s free speech rights, the court dismissed the claims against the individual administrators under the doctrine of qualified immunity. Under this doctrine, the employee of the public entity may avoid personal liability if the constitutional right that was violated was not clearly established at the time of the violation. Here, because the United States Supreme Court has never addressed a school’s authority over internet speech and the only Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case addressing the issue\nupheld the school’s regulation of speech, the school district officials had no reason to know the discipline would potentially violate the student’s rights.\nIt is important to note that student speech cases are very fact-specific. Although the court failed to find a sufficient level of disruption in this case, the court nevertheless reinforced the idea that school districts may regulate off-campus speech if the speech creates or is reasonably likely to create a substantial disruption to school activities. Therefore, school districts should proceed cautiously when disciplining students for online or other off-campus speech and should make sure to support any disciplinary action with strong evidence of any actual or potential disruption to school activities.\nShould you have questions about this case, or its impact on your school district, please contact one of our five offices.\nF3 NewsFlash prepared by Kimberly Smith and Kelley Owens. This F3 NewsFlash is a summary only and not legal advice. We recommend that you consult with legal counsel to determine how this case may apply to your specific facts and circumstances. Information on a free NewsFlash subscription can be found at www.fagenfriedman.com.\nAs part of the\nE-ducation™ Professional Development Series hosted by ACSA and F3, we offer webinars on various topics. You can find the information on the ACSA website at http://www.acsa.org/MainMenuCategories/ProfessionalLearning/E-ducation-Series.aspx.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.589552640914917}
+{"content": "NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday launched an initiative to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine delivery to tough and hard-to-reach terrains of the Northeast through drones.\nThe ICMR's Drone Response and Outreach in North East (i-Drone), a delivery model to make sure that life-saving COVID vaccines reach everyone, is in line with the government's commitment to Antyodaya' in health - making healthcare accessible to the last citizen of the country, officials said.\n\"This is for the first time that a \"Make in India' drone has been used in South Asia to transport COVID-19 vaccine over an aerial distance of 15 km in 12-15 mins from the Bishnupur district hospital to Loktak lake, Karang island in Manipur for administration at the PHC.\n\"The actual road distance between these locations is 26 km. Today, 10 beneficiaries will receive the first dose and eight will receive the second dose at the PHC,\" Mandaviya said.\nThanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Health Minister said, \"Under his leadership, the nation is progressing at a great pace.\n\"Today is a historic day, which showed us how technology is making life easier and bringing social change.\"\nIndia is home to geographical diversities and drones can be used to deliver essentials to the last mile, he said.\n\"We can use drones in delivering important life-saving medicines, collecting blood samples. This technology can also be used in critical situations. This technology may prove a game-changer in addressing the challenges in health care delivery, particularly health supplies in difficult areas,\" Mandaviya said.\nLaunching the initiative which would facilitate vaccine delivery to hard-to-reach terrains of India, the Union Health Minister said, \"Our immunisation programme for COVID-19 has already exceeded all expectations.\n\"I strongly believe that this initiative will further help us achieve the highest possible immunisation coverage for COVID-19. Incorporating such drone technologies into the national programmes would help deliver other vaccines and medical supplies as quickly as possible.\"\nDespite the effective and safe vaccine administration in the states and Union Territories, the vaccine delivery in tough and hard-to-reach terrains of India is still challenging.\nThe i-Drone has been designed to overcome these challenges by deploying Unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) / drones to remote areas, the health ministry said.\nCurrently, the drone-based delivery project has been granted permission for implementation in Manipur and Nagaland, as well as the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.\nThe ICMR conducted an initial study in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur to test the capacity of drones to carry and transfer vaccines safely.\nThe study was conducted in Manipur, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar.\nThese studies provided promising results on the basis of which the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other regulatory authorities have granted permission to fly drones beyond the Visual Line Of Sight.\nMandaviya expressed confidence in the initiative and noted that it can be helpful in delivering not only vaccines but also other medical supplies.\nThis will help in overcoming the gaps in current vaccine delivery mechanisms, he said He thanked the Ministry of Civil Aviation, DGCA and the Airport Authority of India for their support towards this endeavour and congratulated ICMR, health workers and all associated with this landmark initiative.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7417685389518738}
+{"content": "There is a condition affecting millions of people around the world which can be the bane of their daily life. It can lead to sufferers exhibiting a vast array of symptoms; the most commonplace being intense pain. It may not be derived from a specific accident or trauma or may not be centred on one particular part of the body. As a matter of fact, those living with Fibromyalgia may experience a cross-section of physical effects, all over.\nThere have been cases where the ailment may result from a particular injury. However, at the same time, the symptoms may gradually progress, and get worse over time, which may have a lasting, negative impact on their lives.\nIt should be noted that, as well as intense, overriding pain, other symptoms of fibromyalgia range from muscular stiffness and headaches to low energy. This also encompasses feelings of fatigue, disrupted sleep, and digestive issues such as stomach pain and IBS or irritable bowel syndrome alongside many others.\nFor years, people living with fibromyalgia have been searching for a viable treatment, which can help relieve the symptoms and ease their suffering. They may consult their GP, or take pain medications, but, in this day and age, an increasing number are considering another option, and taking CBD to overcome their condition\n.\nThey have chosen this course due to cannabidiol’s noted pain relief properties, especially considering CBD's renowned anti-inflammatory qualities. Particularly when you take into account one of the principal concerns for people afflicted with fibromyalgia is the risk of brain inflammation, which can be devastating. However, experts feel consuming CBD can reduce the possibility of developing the condition. This, alongside taking cannabidiol regularly, can help people alleviate intense pain once and for all.\nIf you live with fibromyalgia, it can feel as if you have a great deal to overcome. It can be a constant struggle, but consuming CBD daily can be the secret to easing the symptoms, which could change your life for the better.\nSource: Cbdqueen.co.uk", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8839055299758911}
+{"content": "Possible involvement of IL-6-producing tissue-resident macrophages in early-onset pericardial effusion pathogenesis after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.Hamada Satoru,Miyamoto Jiro,Oshiro Tokiko,Yagi Takeshi,Kiyuna Shinobu,Uehara Taichi,Matsuda Takehiro,Higa Takeshi,Hyakuna Nobuyuki,Nakanishi KoichiPediatric blood & cancerPURPOSE:Pericardial effusion (PE) is a potentially life-threatening complication following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT). A higher incidence of early-onset PE, unrelated to graft-versus-host disease, before day 100 after HCT has been reported in pediatric patients, but the pathogenic mechanism is poorly understood. Aiming to determine the pathogenesis of early-onset PE in pediatric patients, we analyzed the cytokine concentration and cell population in the pericardial fluid of four pediatric patients with PE. METHODS:Between January 2009 and December 2015, four patients requiring pericardiocentesis for clinically significant PE were identified in 60 patients. We evaluated the interleukin-6 (IL-6), interferon-γ, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α levels in PE. Two patients were available for analysis with intracellular cytokine flow cytometry and a chimerism assay. RESULTS:All patients showed the accumulation of pericardial macrophages and high concentrations of IL-6 in PE. Notably, the accumulated pericardial macrophages were CD163 CD15 CD14 cells of host origin that produced IL-6. CONCLUSION:These IL-6-producing tissue-resident macrophages may be key players in the pathogenesis of early-onset PE.10.1002/pbc.26982", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.607769250869751}
+{"content": "October 6, 2021\nThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to exhaust our energies, medical capacities and claim human lives across the world. Over the last year and a half, the healthcare system in Syria has faced enormous challenges in attempting to circumvent the spread of the virus while simultaneously facing severe shortages in equipment and qualified staff due to the decade-long conflict in the country.\nAs part of a concentrated effort to respond to the virus in Northwest Syria, SAMS has participated in efforts with other health organizations in the region to prepare isolation centers in existing hospitals specifically for COVID-19 patients. This larger effort aims to curb the spread of COVID-19, as hospitals in northwest Syria are already under strain due to equipment shortages, the constant state of emergency response, and ever-decreasing medical staff capacities. As it stands, SAMS established and operates four COVID-19 hospital-based isolation units (HBIUs), including three for adults, and one for children. The HBIUs encompass 210 beds and 90 ventilators in total. These hospitals produce more than 2,880 m3/day of Oxygen, which is equal to 720 oxygen tanks, each containing approximately 660ml of oxygen per day. Despite these efforts, this production barely covers 50% of the HBIUs’ oxygen needs.\nOxygen shortages have been experienced worldwide since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, shortages were reported in Brazil, Lebanon and India, among other countries, which led to severe repercussions and avoidable deaths. In northwest Syria, the lack of available oxygen is particularly acute. As it stands, 3,000 out of 61,586 confirmed COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized since the onset of the pandemic. As of September 2021, admission rates to our COVID-19 treatment centres have reached full capacity, with all facilities reporting oxygen shortages. Should access to oxygen be stopped for any reason, patients face a higher possibility of death. There is also a lack of spare parts, making it difficult to repair stations that break, further increasing the level of risk facing patients in need of oxygen. The situation has worsened exponentially, as the COVID-19 death toll in September reached over 200, compared with 50 COVID-19 related deaths reported in August. Daily test positivity rates have reached 58%, a record high since the pandemic began.\nThe importance of oxygen tanks is illustrated by Khaldiyah, a 70 year-old immunocompromised patient, who was brought to SAMS’ isolation unit at Al-Amal Hospital. Khaldiyah’s situation was deteriorating rapidly upon her arrival, and her doctors were extremely worried about her survival. After carrying out an x-ray, doctors also found ground-glass opacities (the radiology term describing the appearance of fluid in the lungs on a scan) in her lungs, in addition to the immense suffering respiratory distress, acute cough,fever, and skeletal pain that Khaldiyah reported. Upon placing her on a CPAP device (a machine that uses a hose and mask or nosepiece to deliver a steady flow of oxygen), Khaldiyah’s respiratory distress eased and ability to breathe improved. Our medical staff monitored her situation until they began noticing a great improvement. Within a few days, Khaldiyah’s condition had stabilised and she was soon discharged from the ICU to rejoin her family at home.\nAccess to oxygen was a crucial, potentially life-saving element of Khaldiyah’s treatment. Having been internally displaced from Hama and struggling with various chronic illnesses, she was considered a high-risk patient.\n“Prior to coming to the hospital nobody knew how to help me or what was wrong with me, and once it became known that I had contracted COVID-19, the medical staff played a huge role in saving my life.”\nAs is often the case, underserved communities are frequently left behind when it comes to procuring crucial supplies and services needed to fight COVID-19. This is further evidenced by Khadliyah’s story, which is shared by multitudes of other Syrians. The ability of staff in such dire conditions to save lives when given the tools they need to succeed highlights the importance of tirelessly striving to ensure that health facilities on the ground receive the resources they need in order to continue saving their patient’s lives.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8252866864204407}
+{"content": "While energy security remains an essential mission, the IEA has evolved over the years and adapted to the transformation of the global energy system. Today, the IEA is at the heart of the global energy dialogue, providing relevant statistics and analysis, examining the full range of energy issues, and advocating strategies that will improve the reliability, affordability and sustainability of energy in its 30 Member States and beyond. The success of the Agency`s „open door” policy has enabled the IEA to deepen its cooperation with eight new countries through the association programme: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Thailand, Singapore and South Africa. The IEA family now accounts for about 75% of the world`s energy consumption, up from 40% in 2015. In 2015, the IEA Ministerial Meeting approved a new modernization strategy, presented by the Agency`s new Executive Director, Fatih Birol, to strengthen the Agency`s role as a key to global energy policy. Ministers are focusing on creating a more inclusive and truly global agency through closer cooperation with emerging economies. The IEA was established as the leading international forum for energy cooperation on a wide range of issues such as security of supply, long-term policy, information transparency, energy efficiency, sustainability, research and development, technological cooperation and international energy relations. The International Energy Agency was established in 1974 to ensure the security of the oil supply. While energy security remains a central issue, the IEA is now at the heart of the global energy debate and focuses on a wide range of issues ranging from electricity security to investment, climate change and air pollution, energy access and energy efficiency. This first oil shock led to the creation of the IEA in November 1974, with a broad mandate for energy security and energy cooperation. This included a collective action mechanism to respond effectively to potential disruptions in oil supplies. The framework was enshrined in the IEA treaty „Agreement on an International Energy Programme,” whose newly created autonomous agency was hosted by the OECD in Paris.\nThe modernization of the IEA has been based on three pillars: strengthening and expanding the IEA`s commitment to energy security beyond oil, natural gas and electricity; Strengthen the IEA`s commitment to major emerging economies; and to put more emphasis on clean energy technologies, including energy efficiency. IEA agreement signed on 18 November 1974. From left to right: Ulf Lantzke, Special Adviser for Energy to the OECD Secretary General; Etienne Davignon, Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chairman of the IEA-OECD Board of Directors; Emile Van Len The IEA was born with the oil crisis of 1973-1974, when developed countries found that they were not sufficiently equipped to cope with the oil embargo imposed by the major producers, which pushed prices to historically high levels.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9752472639083862}
+{"content": "Sustaining economic progress in a region fighting to end poverty\nThe Appalachia cultural region, which is part of the larger Appalachian Mountain range, stretches from southern New York to Northern Alabama. It is rich in natural resources and geographically close to major economic engines on the Eastern Seaboard. While the region has historically suffered from unemployment and below-average incomes, the past two decades have produced steady economic growth that has halved the area’s poverty rate.\nfootnote1 While this progress is meaningful, the recent global events caused by the health crisis have threatened to impede critical social and economic gains. In the above video, Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) President and Chief Executive Officer Donna Gambrell discusses the role Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play in fostering Appalachia’s economic growth, particularly as they try to minimize the impact of the coronavirus on the region’s small businesses.\nCDFIs provide underserved communities, often minority or impoverished, access to capital that encourages small business ownership. They’ve been crucial to supporting the Appalachia region’s economic progress. ACC, working in partnership with CDFIs across region, has financed nearly 70 small business loans and helped create or retain over 1,800 jobs—more than half of them going to low-income workers—since its founding.\n“I’m optimistic about the future of this region and the resilience of our economy,” Gambrell says. “There’s a growing recognition that we must do things differently—we’ve got to keep working to debunk the notion that this region doesn’t hold great opportunity.”\nBank of America operates a $1.6 billion CDFI portfolio with 255 partner CDFIs to provide access to capital to individuals and small businesses who do not qualify through traditional lenders. Recognizing the increased need for support during the health crisis, Bank of America committed $250 million in additional capital to CDFIs to facilitate lending through the Paycheck Protection Program, which it exceeded. The bank also provided $10 million in operating philanthropic grants, including a $100,000 grant to ACC, in addition to $3 million in loans to support the region’s small businesses to date.\nAs communities in Appalachia, and across the country, respond to the impact of the health crisis learn more about how Bank of America is helping CDFIs play a critical role in creating economic opportunity.\nOriginally published on 04/08/2021.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8086140155792236}
+{"content": "If facing end-stage organ failure, a kidney, pancreas, liver, lung, intestine or heart transplant will help you embrace life again.\nFeatured Services\nIf you have a condition that causes your liver to no longer work properly, you may need a transplant which replaces your diseased liver with a healthy, donated liver from another person.\nThese diseases occur when your body's immune system attacks the cells of your liver and biliary system.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9928757548332214}
+{"content": "Dr. Vukica Jovanovic is a Batten Endowed Fellow and an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. She holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, focuses on Digital Manufacturing, Magistar (Ph.D. candidate) degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, focused on Production Systems Design, and dipl.ing. degree in Industrial Engineering focused on Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation. She went through engineering pathways herself, completing master electrician degree when completing Technical School in Uzice, Serbia, focusing on pre-engineering program on high power voltage systems and maintenance of electro-mechanical systems. Her research is focuses on engineering pathways, career and technical education, digital thread, cyber physical systems, mechatronics, digital manufacturing, broadening participation, and engineering education. She is a Director of Mechatronics and Digital Manufacturing Lab at ODU and a lead of Area of Specialization Mechatronics Systems Design. She worked as a Visiting Researcher at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Disputanta, VA on projects focusing on digital thread and cyber security of manufacturing systems. She has funded research in broadening participation efforts of underrepresented students in STEM funded by U.S. Department of Education, focusing on computer science and cybersecurity pathways, and from Office of Naval Research, focusing on mechatronic pathways. She is part of the ONR projects related to the additive manufacturing training of active military. She is also part of the research team that has multiple projects funded from NSF focusing on veteran pathways and their success in engineering. She leads the team that delivers the summer program to nine graders that focus on broadening participation of underrepresented students into STEM (ODU BLAST), funded by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium.\nDr. Anthony W. Dean has had several roles in academia. He is currently Assistant Dean for Research, Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at ODU. His previous appointments include Associate Professor of Engineering Technology and as Associate Director of the Institute for Ship Repair, Maintenance, and Operations at Old Dominion University (ODU).His research has focused mostly on control systems (integration and testing) and the reliability and maintainability of complex systems. He has been selected as both a NASA and an ONR Faculty Fellow. He regularly teaches courses in Marine Engineering and in Maintained Systems. Most recently Dr. Dean was on the Headquarters Staff the American Society of Naval Engineers. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, and a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering Technology, from the Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University. Additionally, Dr. Dean received an MBA from the College of William and Mary. Prior to is academic career Dr. Dean was Director of Operations and Business Development for Clark-Smith Associates, P.C., and served as an Electrician in the US Navy aboard the USS South Carolina and the USS Enterprise.\nDr. Bullington is an experienced and accomplished leader in higher education and university administration with strong expertise in program management, organizational development, and student and academic affairs administration, with over two decades of university experience.\nDr. Bullington's research interests include student success - especially in the veteran and non-traditional student realm, higher education policy, and student access to higher education resources.\nProgram Director, Training Specialist; Director, ODU BLAST (Building Leaders to Advance Science and Technology); Professor in STEM Education and Professional Studies, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University, VA.\nDr. Landaeta is an Associate Professor with tenure in the department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and a M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Central Florida, as well as, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UNITEC Venezuela. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Engineering Management Journal and is the Old Dominion University Faculty Advisor of the Student Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Student Chapter of the Engineering Management Honor Society.His scholarship focuses on generating, transferring, and applying multi-disciplinary knowledge that addresses current and future challenges in knowledge-intensive organizations. He has provided management coaching, training, and consulting to Fortune 100 companies and large government organizations. The American Society for Engineering Management recognized him with two Meritorious Service Awards in 2006 and 2012 and was elected Fellow of the society in 2014. Old Dominion University recognized him with the Shining Star Award in 2010, the Batten College of Engineering and Technology Excellence in Teaching Award in 2008 and the Industry Engagement Award in 2014. He was selected an entrepreneurship \"Entsminger fellow\" by Old Dominion University in 2015.\nAre you a researcher? Would you like to cite this paper? Visit the ASEE document repository at peer.asee.org for more tools and easy citations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5084972381591797}
+{"content": "Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines proved highly effective against the Indian variant of Covid after two doses of the product. This was revealed by a study by the British health authorities, reports the BBC, specifying that with the second dose the two vaccines ensured a level of protection against the symptoms of the disease of the Indian variant equal to that recorded for the English variant. However, the two vaccines proved to be only 33% effective against the Indian strain three weeks after the first injection, compared to 50% effective against the English one. The Pfizer vaccine was found to be 88% effective in stopping the symptomatic disease of the Indian variant two weeks after the second dose, compared to 93% guaranteed compared to the variant that emerged in Kent. Astrazeneca revealed an efficacy of 60% against the Indian variant, 66% against the British one, therefore lower percentages but which may derive from the fact – according to the authors of the study – that the inoculations of the second dose of Astrazeneca started later than to those of Pfizer, which had received approval earlier.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8982830047607422}
+{"content": "Press Kit\nResources for members of the media & bloggers.\nShot@Life is monitoring the evolving landscape of the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan. We’re deeply concerned by the imminent threats to essential health services and are collaborating closely with our UN partners to safeguard the health and human rights of both vulnerable Afghan children and frontline health workers — many of whom are women.\nAfghanistan is one of the last frontiers for polio eradication, a landmark feat that when achieved, would make it only the second disease to be eradicated worldwide. While the polio program has sustained operations for decades amidst insecurity and conflict, Shot@Life is renewing our advocacy to ensure that all populations are shielded from disease outbreaks and have continued access to lifesaving immunizations and quality healthcare.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5428046584129333}
+{"content": "According to Gartner, 80% of an application’s code is provided by dependencies. However, the vulnerabilities of these dependencies are rarely monitored.\nOWASP’s Dependency Check tool (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Dependency_Check) can automatically list and check whether an application dependency has a vulnerability.\nTo do this, this tool uses the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) website. This database publishes vulnerabilities in the form of CVEs (Common…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998234510421753}
+{"content": "Prior research suggests that predicting defect-inducing changes, i.e., Just-In-Time (JIT) defect prediction is a more practical alternative to traditional defect prediction techniques, providing immediate feedback while design decisions are still fresh in the minds of developers. Unfortunately, similar to traditional defect prediction models, JIT models require a large amount of training data, which is not available when projects are in initial development phases. To address this flaw in traditional defect prediction, prior work has proposed cross-project models, i.e., models learned from older projects with sufficient history. However, cross-project models have not yet been explored in the context of JIT prediction. Therefore, in this study, we empirically evaluate the performance of JIT cross-project models. Through a case study on 11 open source projects, we find that in a JIT cross-project context: (1) high performance within-project models rarely perform well; (2) models trained on projects that have similar correlations between predictor and dependent variables often perform well; and (3) ensemble learning techniques that leverage historical data from several other projects (e.g., voting experts) often perform well. Our findings empirically confirm that JIT cross-project models learned using other projects are a viable solution for projects with little historical data. However, JIT cross-project models perform best when the data used to learn them is carefully selected.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9895655512809753}
+{"content": "Description\nA once a day everyday supplement to support optimal wellbeing. It contains nutrients such as the B vitamins and vitamin C that contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and help increase the body?s resistance to stress. It also provides nutrients to support immune function and protect body cells against oxidative stress to minimise the environmental impact on delicate body tissues such as the skin.\nThis is a high potency ?all-in-one? formula designed to augment dietary intake, particularly useful in times of stress, or for those at risk of nutritional deficiencies such as the elderly, those with special dietary requirements such as vegetarians or for anyone following a weight management diet where calorie intake is restricted.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9683421850204468}
+{"content": "MOG 03:10pm Deep-ultraviolet Laser Ablation Sampling for Mass Spectrometry Remilekun O. Lawal; Fabrizio Donnarumma; Kermit K. Murray\nHigh resolution sampling of biological systems is crucial to revealing the differences in proteins and metabolites amongst heterogeneous cells. Laser ablation sampling for mass spectrometry is a powerful method for analyzing biomolecules in tissue under ambient conditions with high spatial control while eliminating the need for external matrices. It allows off-line analysis by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry and can be combined with mass spectrometry imaging for region of interest selection. The most efficient lasers currently used for ablation sampling use mid-infrared wavelengths that are diffraction limited to spot sizes tens of micrometers in diameter. Short wavelength lasers can be focused to order of magnitude smaller spot sizes for efficient ablation with minimal thermal damage to adjacent sample areas.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5056029558181763}
+{"content": "The Taylor M. Brown Memorial Award was established in honor of biosciences graduate student Taylor M. Brown. Taylor was a long-standing and vibrant member of the UCLA community. As a UCLA undergraduate, she majored in Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, receiving her B.S. in 2015. She then joined the Immunity, Microbes, and Molecular Pathogenesis Home Area in the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental Program for her Ph.D., where she pursued her interest in understanding host-pathogen interactions. Taylor was deeply committed to increasing diversity in the biosciences, serving as an active member of the Association for Multi-Ethnic Bioscientists’ Advancement (AMEBA) and the UCLA SACNAS Chapter (SACNAS@UCLA). She was passionate about teaching, mentoring, and outreach. Her kindness and compassion made a lasting and widespread impact on the UCLA biosciences community. Taylor’s many accomplishments, her promise as a scientist, and her strong dedication to diversifying the biosciences were recognized by her selection in 2018 as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellow.\nThe Taylor M. Brown Award recognizes exceptional Ph.D. students in the biosciences who reflect the characteristics that made Taylor such a special member of the UCLA community. The awardees are well-rounded, with strong interpersonal skills and broad interests, and are passionate about mentorship, leadership, teaching, and science. They are highly engaged with the UCLA biosciences community and have a powerful commitment to increasing diversity in the biosciences.\nKimberly Martin, 2021 Awardee Kimberly Martin is a Ph.D. candidate in Social Psychology in the labs of Drs. Annette Stanton and Kerri Johnson. Kimberly’s dissertation research is focused on understanding the experiences of Black Americans in healthcare. She is actively involved in the UCLA Underrepresented Graduate Students in Psychology (UGSP) organization, and established UGSP’s Transfer Outreach Committee. She also serves on the Brain Research Institute’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board. Kimberly is an instructor for the VIP Scholars Program, where she teaches social psychology courses to underrepresented high school students. She has also participated as a panelist and speaker in numerous outreach activities for high school and undergraduate students. Kimberly is currently a Cota Robles Fellow and was an NIMH T32 Predoctoral Fellow and a 2020 UCLA Political Psychology Fellow.\nTina Del Carpio, 2021 Awardee Tina Del Carpio is a Ph.D. candidate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the lab of Dr. Kirk Lohmueller. Tina’s thesis research is focused on investigating recombination rates in dogs and wolves, and also on investigating the impact of the Competitive Edge program on graduate education. Tina is a passionate advocate for mental health and the founding member of the UCLA EEB Mental Health Working Group. They have contributed to training sessions for the EEB Department on supporting trans and non-binary students, were a member of the EEB Antiracism Task Force, and have participated in numerous career and mental health panels for undergraduate and graduate students. Tina is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow, a former NHGRI T32 Predoctoral Fellow, and a recipient of a 2021 UCLA EEB Special Faculty Award for Departmental Service.\nFunds for the discretionary award are provided by UCLA Graduate Programs in Bioscience. Funds for the travel award are provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellows Program.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7235941290855408}
+{"content": "Abstract\nPurpose of Review: Children with unilateral deafness may experience challenges with language development, educational progress, and social interaction. Rehabilitation with a cochlear implant (CI) may minimize these impacts. This review examines the characteristics of children with unilateral deafness presenting for candidacy assessment. Recent Findings: Forty-nine children with unilateral deafness were assessed. Many (15/49) did not meet candidacy criteria due to cochlear nerve aplasia/hypoplasia (12/49), while 17/49 elected not to pursue CI. The most common etiologies in those 17/49 (35%) who met candidacy and consented to CI were congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) (41%) and trauma (26%). Summary: Many children with unilateral deafness who present for assessment do not go on to receive an implant due to anatomic contraindications or their desire for non-intervention. This review highlights the high prevalence of cCMV amongst children with unilateral deafness presenting for CI where the potential for progression to bilateral hearing loss may influence decision for implantation.\nBibliographical notePublisher Copyright:\n© 2017, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.\nKeywords Children Cochlear implantation Cochlear nerve aplasia Cochlear nerve hypoplasia Cytomegalovirus Hearing loss Pediatric Unilateral deafness", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.993497371673584}
+{"content": "Abstract\nNews reports (e.g., Abrams, 2008) and scholarly research (e.g., Wiersma & Fifer, 2005) have indicated increasing concern that parent-spectator behavior at youth sport events may be problematic. Multiple strategies have been used to influence spectator behavior in youth sport contexts (e.g., “Silent Sundays”). However, it is unlikely that interventions aimed at changing parent-spectator behaviors have adequately considered young athletes’ perspectives, because little is known about how children want parents to behave during youth sport events. Therefore, children (ages 7–14 years) were asked to describe how parents actually behaved at youth sport events and how they wanted parents to behave. Through grounded theory analysis (Charmaz, 2000), three parent “roles” emerged from the data—supportive parent, demanding coach, and crazed fan.\nKeywords Child preferences Fans Spectators", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5305989384651184}
+{"content": "272-9 Long-Term Productivity in Traditional, Organic and Low-Input Management Systems of the Upper Midwest.\nTuesday, October 24, 2017: 4:05 PM\nTampa Convention Center, Room 7\nAbstract:\nTraditional cropping practices in the Upper Midwest are marked by low-diversity and high tillage disturbance. Eight years of production were evaluated to determine potential benefits of adopting low-input and organic management practices on system productivity. Increased crop rotation diversity, reduced tillage, and use of animal manure or no fertilizer, employed in organic and low-input systems, were compared to traditional management. A four-year, corn/soybean/wheat-alfalfa/alfalfa rotation replaced the traditional two-year corn-soybean rotation. Strip-tillage replaced conventional moldboard plow. Animal manure or no fertilizer, respectively in organic and low-input systems, replaced inorganic fertilizers. Eight years of findings indicated overall system productivity was better under traditional management, largely due to tillage impacts on corn yields. Within organic and low-input systems, tillage also had an impact on productivity due to a positive influence on corn yields. These systems were marked by strict adherence to a tillage management scheme. Future research should investigate rotational tillage schemes and alternative mechanisms to improve nutrient availability in organic and low-input production systems.\n<< Previous Abstract |\nNext Abstract", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8765283823013306}
+{"content": "2020/10/26\nWhat is \"Occupational Therapy\"?\nOccupational Therapy is provided by MHF among other services.\n‘Occupation’ means the practical and purposeful daily activities a person performs that are meaningful and important to them. This can include necessary tasks and routines such as looking after you/ personal care, engaging in enjoyable leisure or recreational activities and achieving productive goals within employment and education.\nAn occupational therapist focuses on you as an individual, assessing your strengths and needs. They will work with you at an appropriate pace to understand how your health difficulties impact on your ability to fulfill activities and roles that are important to you.\nOccupational therapists’ can help you to:\n- Develop or maintain your skills and independence in activities of daily living.\n- Establish a satisfying balanced routine to enable you to get the most from life.\n- Identify and participate in meaningful activities\n- They can support you to set and achieve realistic goals.\n- Develop coping strategies and maintain interpersonal relationships.\n- Restoring independence and emotional well-being.\nMHF occupational therapist is Danette Mc Rae Gumbs\nMore Articles →", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8826361894607544}
+{"content": "Technology and Instructional Materials Allotment\nThe Technology and Instructional Materials Allotment (TIMA) can be used to purchase instructional materials; technological equipment; certain related software, systems, and services; and salaries for specific technical support employees, as described in Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 31 Instructional Materials and Texas Administrative Code §66.1307.\nEach district and open-enrollment charter school is entitled to an instructional materials allotment amount determined biennially by the commissioner and based on the legislative appropriation. These funds become available after September 1 of each odd-numbered year. The allotment is accessed through EMAT (must obtain EMAT access and complete the training and prerequisites first).\nTIMA Access for the 2021–22 School Year\nThe new allotment has been loaded into EMAT. If carry-over funds are not available, districts and charters may use up to 80% of it prior to September 1, 2021. The new funds can be used for pre-approved disbursement requests and materials for which publishers have agreed to the delayed payment option (Texas Education Code, §31.0215). The list of publishers accepting delayed payment is found in EMAT under Reports.\nPre-approved requests will be paid after September 1, as revenue becomes available and after the delayed-payment publishers have been paid.\nYou will notice that the 2022–2023 allotment is lower than it has been in previous years. The legislature reduced the allotment to more closely match the projected costs of\nProclamation 2021 and Proclamation 2022 instructional materials for prekindergarten systems, health, and physical education; however, they did indicate their intention to increase future allotments to more closely align with previous allocations. Examples of Allowable Expenses\nBefore submitting a disbursement request, review examples of allowable and non-allowable expenditures to understand what can be covered with these funds.\nTo determine the eligibility of a product or service (before or after entering a disbursement request in EMAT), complete the online Allotment Disbursement Requests form. TEA will contact you if more information is needed to determine the eligibility.\nIn addition to Currently Adopted Instructional Materials adopted by the State Board of Education under TEC, §31.024, TIMA funds also can be used to purchase:\nNon-adopted instructional materials (e.g., Fountas/Word Study, RAZ Kids, Sirius Education) Consumable instructional materials, including workbooks, student kits, and magazines Versions of non-adopted instructional materials that are fully accessible to students with disabilities, including large-print, braille, and audio materials Bilingual materials as provided by TEC, §31.029, including Spanish-to-English dictionaries and flash cards Instructional materials for use in college preparatory courses, including dual-credit textbooks and dual-credit online courses, as provided by TECs, §28.014 and §31.031 Supplemental instructional materials, as provided by the TEC, §31.035, including band instruments and NWEA Maps State-developed, open-source instructional materials, as provided by TEC, Chapter 31, Subchapter B-1, including Texas Home Learning courses and open education resources\nTIMA funds can be used for services that assist the technology or instructional materials used in the classroom, including:\nActivities related to the local review and adoption of instructional materials, such as a contracted service to determine instructional materials Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) coverage Training educational personnel directly involved in student learning in the appropriate use of instructional materials, including IMCAT registration or instructional materials trainings offered by publishers/vendors, and training for online testing. Providing access to technological equipment for instructional use, including wi-fi, postage during COVID, Google Suite, Screencastify, Zoom, single sign-on services, and internet connectivity Inventory software or systems for storing, managing, and accessing instructional materials (e.g., Canvas, Hayes Software Learning Management Systems, internet filtering) Software or the portion of a system that analyzes the use and effectiveness of instructional materials The salary and other expenses of an employee who provides technical support for the use of technological equipment directly involved in student learning (e.g., instructional technology trainer, computer/laptop technician) Printing services, printer paper, and ink/toner for copies of instructional materials (e.g., digital licenses that permit printing, black line masters) for teachers and students\nTIMA funds can be used for technological equipment that contributes to student learning or supports the use of instructional materials, including:\nLaptops Headphones Desktops Calculators Charging carts Protective cases for tablets\nExamples of allowable salary disbursement requests include:\nAn employee who provides technical support for a learning management system (LMS) used to access instructional materials An employee who provides support through planning and professional development for teachers and staff to integrate technology into classroom instruction A computer lab technician who directly assists students An employee who performs maintenance and provides technical support for technological equipment used in labs and classrooms\nTo use the allotment for the salary or appropriate portion of the salary of an employee, districts must request a disbursement through EMAT and indicate the pay period on each submission. Salary disbursements are provided as reimbursements to the district’s payroll account.\nSalary requests are accepted three times per year, and the deadlines remain the same every year:\nNovember 30 for September, October, November February 28 for December, January, February May 31 or end-of-contract date for the remaining months\nTIMA funds cannot be used for the following materials and services:\nGeneral professional development Programs for non-instructional purposes, such as scheduling Online gradebooks Book covers Physical conduits that transmit data, such as cabling and wiring or electricity Equipment used for moving or storing instructional materials (e.g., forklifts, pallets, pallet jacks, shrink wrap) Office and school supplies (e.g., pens, paper clips, desks, batteries, etc.) Items not directly related to student instruction, such as furniture, athletic equipment, extension cords, temporary contractors, or video surveillance equipment (e.g., chairs, basketballs, bleachers, surge protectors) Services for installation of equipment or hardwiring Travel expenses, including lodging, mileage, flights, or meals Salaries for teachers, testing coordinators, or instructional materials coordinators Instructional Materials and Implementation Division 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 3-110 Austin, Texas 78701-1494", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.889551043510437}
+{"content": "A 62-year-old woman presented to the hospital with lower extremity pain. The pain had initially begun in her left leg distal to her knee. She had thought the pain was secondary to osteoarthritis.\nA recent study assessed the risk of intracranial hemorrhage in patients taking direct oral anticoagulants who experience minor head injury. Would you recommend computed tomography head imaging for this patient population?\nA 23-year-old military pilot presented to an aviation clinic for his annual flight physical examination. At the start of the examination, the patient drew the flight surgeon’s attention to a lump on the left side of his neck.\nA 70-year-old man who had undergone pacemaker placement for atrial fibrillation 21 years ago, with a generator change 4 years ago, was transferred from an outside hospital to our hospital for evaluation of fever of unknown origin.\nA 64-year-old Nigerian man with no pertinent medical history was admitted to the hospital for evaluation of the recurrence of a painful left axillary nodule.\nA 15-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with acute onset of right knee pain. While playing basketball, the patient had attempted a layup and had felt a “popping” sensation in midair. He was unable to ambulate after the injury.\nAn 83-year-old morbidly obese woman presented to the emergency department with progressively worsening atraumatic right hip pain for the past week that had made her unable to walk.\nA neonate was noted to have swelling of the right thigh on her initial newborn examination. The patient had been born via unplanned cesarean delivery for breech presentation.\nIn December 2018, a 27-year-old man who had recently emigrated to the United States from India had struck his right elbow into a door. Over the following weeks, he had had experienced progressive pain and swelling in the joint.\nA 60-year-old man presented to our emergency department after detecting persistently low SpO2 measurements on his home pulse oximeter device during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7534772157669067}
+{"content": "Industrial\nLandsdale North Industrial Park The efficient delivery of a significant 40 hectare industrial estate – developed, sold and settled in just over two years. Overview\nindustrial estate\nranging from 1,100m\n2 to 1.4ha Project Background The Landsdale North project was highly successful with 116 lots developed and sold in just over two years.\nA well-located industrial estate on the corner of Madeley Street and Furniss Road in Landsdale, the site was acquired in 2007 in the early years of the global financial crisis.\nA rapid development programme and strategic off-market marketing campaign saw Hesperia deliver outstanding outcomes to investors, even under the challenging investment and operating environment of the GFC.\nProject Details Stages were rapidly developed in parallel, ensuring efficient delivery and strong market interest.\nA wide range of lot sizes were developed to cater to a number of national and local owners and tenants.\nIn later stages of the development process, concerns emerged regarding the potential for migration of landfill gas discovered on an adjacent inorganic waste site. Intelligent response was needed to minimise project delivery impacts. To counter potential issues, the team completed complex investigations and detailed audits in less than six months, ensuring development could continue without delay.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7840067148208618}
+{"content": "The electrical vehicles revolution is definitely here and there is abundant excitement in the air. As the EV charging infrastructure in India gets built-in record scale ground up, there is a dire need among EV owners, for a single go-to place for verified listings, considering how charging is crucial when it comes to EVs.\nDelhi-based EV Plugs was co-founded in 2021 by EV enthusiasts Manish Narang, Kapil Narang and Ashwani Arora. Its app went live on Wednesday with 1000+ verified listings alongside tips for the EV owners on making the most of it while being there. The free app is available on both iOS and android and the web-based one is available at www.evplugs.co.in\n“We expect the market to be flooded with EVs across categories. However, it will take several decades before the market reaches a level similar to diesel and petrol where one can be assured of finding one charging station within a few kms,\" Manish Narang, co-founder, EV Plugs, said.\n\"The aim is to emerge as the one-stop platform for multiple needs related to EVs for the millions of owners who would be owning one sooner or later.\nEV Plugs has emerged as India's largest EV Charging Infrastructure aggregator with over 1000+ verified listings, helping to remove the range anxiety issues many existing and potential EV owners have.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8368993997573853}
+{"content": "The probiotic bacterial strain Lactobacillus plantarum ZS2058 has been proven to alleviate colitis due to its ability to synthesize conjugated fatty acids (CFAs). To investigate the specific functions of CFAs produced by this probiotic bacterium, a-linolenic acid was isomerized by Lactobacillus plantarum ZS2058, and two different conjugated a-linolenic acid (CLNA) isomers were successfully isolated: c9, t11, c15-CLNA (CLNA1) and c9, t11, t15-CLNA (CLNA2). The effects and mechanism of CLNA crude extract and individual isomers on colitis were explored. CLNA significantly inhibited weight loss, the disease activity index, colon shortening. Additionally, CLNA improved histological damage, protected colonic mucous layer integrity and significantly upregulated the concentration of tight junction proteins (ZO-1, occludin, and claudin-3). CLNA significantly attenuated the expression of proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-a, IL-1▀, and IL-6) while upregulating the expression of the colonic anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and nuclear receptor PPAR┐. Moreover, the activity of oxidative stress-related enzymes (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase) was increased by CLNA. The myeloperoxidase activity was significantly decreased by CLNA. Meanwhile, the concentrations of CLNA in the liver and colonic conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) were significantly increased in response to CLNA supplementation. Furthermore, CLNA could rebalance the gut microbial composition damaged by DSS, including increasing the a-diversity. CLNA1 and CLNA2 increased the abundance of Ruminococcus and Prevotella, respectively.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.987175703048706}
+{"content": "Background: Effective treatments for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) are lacking. Aim: To assess the efficacy and safety of lubiprostone in IBS-C. Methods: A combined analysis was performed among 1171 patients with a Rome II diagnosis of IBS-C in two phase-3 randomized trials of lubiprostone 8 mcg vs. placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. Using a balanced seven-point Likert scale ranging from significantly relieved (+3), to significantly worse (-3), patients responded on their electronic diary to the question: 'How would you rate your relief of IBS symptoms over the past week compared to how you felt before you entered the study?'. The primary efficacy endpoint was the percentage of overall responders. Results: Using an intent-to-treat analysis with last observation carried forward, a significantly higher percentage of lubiprostone-treated patients were considered overall responders compared with those treated with placebo (17.9% vs. 10.1%, P=0.001). Patients treated with lubiprostone reported a similar incidence of adverse events to those treated with placebo. Conclusions: The percentage of overall responders based on patient-rated assessments of IBS-C symptoms was significantly improved in patients treated with lubiprostone 8 mcg twice daily compared to those treated with placebo. Lubiprostone was well tolerated with a favourable safety profile.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9662166237831116}
+{"content": "Parents may worry more about their kids driving while impaired by alcohol or texting, but they should be equally concerned about drowsy driving. [...]\nIt seems that many prescription drug users do not understand (or care about) the dangerous side effects of these medications. Nor are they aware how their use can impair driving. This, in spite of directly spoken warnings from healthcare professionals and multiple warnings found on drug labels and recited by dispensing pharmacists. [...]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6193304061889648}
+{"content": "The gift of intimate strangersSep 27, 2021 02:47PM ● By Elayne Clift\nI was 22 years old when I first flew across the Atlantic for a solo adventure in Europe. I was meant to take the trip with my best friend, but she became engaged and I wasn’t going to wait for anyone else to accompany me on this dream trip.\nI’d been seduced by travel as a child on summer holidays to Canada, home of my paternal grandparents. Bitten by the travel bug, nothing compared to the idea of seeing some of Europe’s most amazing countries and capitals.\nArmed with a Eurail pass and modest hotel reservations, I flew from New York to Amsterdam. From Amsterdam’s canals to London’s museums, pubs and palace, I traveled on to the Champs-Élysées and cafes of Paris, the Colosseum of Rome, and the magnificent statue of David in Florence.\nThey were magical places that spurred me on to more worldwide travel in the years to come. But the really special part of that initial journey resided in the people I met and the conversations we shared in trains, restaurants, hotels and elsewhere. No sooner did I bid farewell to one new friend than I made another. Some were young travelers like me, others were wise elders—and in two cases, attractive men whom I would see again.\nEveryone I interacted with told stories that moved me, made me laugh, tear up, and most importantly, share the truths of my own life. I felt for the first time like I’d climbed into my own skin. No need for game playing, diminishing or apologizing for my thoughts, so often called for from American females in the ’60s. I could be who I was, and be appreciated for it. It was an entirely new, sensual experience, devoid of sexual overtones. And it changed my life forever.\nYears later on a visit to England, I stayed in a bed and breakfast run by a woman whose husband had suffered a workplace injury and was unable to work. Every day, she repeated her routine—cooking breakfast for guests, changing beds, cleaning rooms and caring for her husband and children. Every day, we shared an intimate, unspoken moment when, smiling at each other, she knew that she would never have my life of freedom and mobility, and I understood that I would never be subjected to her burdens. It made me sad, but helped me understand my privileged place in the world.\nThen there was the woman I literally bumped into in a New York shop. She was accompanied by two children and a dreadful husband who barked at her as she enjoyed a brief shopping moment. I don’t know why, but as I left the shop, I whispered to her, “You have the courage to do what you need to.” Later, crossing the street, I bumped into her again. I quickly hugged her and she hugged me back. I often wonder if, in that moment, a decision was made that led to her liberation.\nAnd how can I forget Roy Cesarini, whom I met in a café by the sea in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy? Roy was a dapper older gentleman whose sparkling blue eyes, pink cheeks, and broad smile beneath a carefully trimmed mustache drew me to him immediately. Roy had noticed that I was struggling with the menu and asked quietly, “May I be of some assistance?”\nAnd he began to tell his story. He had been a British prisoner of war due to Mussolini’s collaboration with Germany in World War II. Sent to a work farm in the UK, he quickly endeared himself to everyone, including the farmer’s daughter, Elizabeth. The two fell in love.\nBut one day, Elizabeth was warned that she could be arrested for collaborating with the enemy. Shortly thereafter, Roy was sent to another farm in Scotland. They wrote to each other, but their letters were never received and each thought the other had forgotten about the other.\nAfter the war, Roy returned to Italy, married and became a restaurant owner. But he never forgot Elizabeth. When his wife died, he learned that Elizabeth had also passed away. From then on, he visited England annually to lay flowers on her grave.\n“She was my first love and I don’t forget her,” he said.\nHis moving story taught me a lot about love.\nSome years later, I heard that Roy, too, had passed away. Like Elizabeth, I fell in love with him, and I don’t forget him.\nThese treasured memories, many born of travel, have been true gifts in my life. They offered me opportunities for deeper insight and heightened compassion, a genuine appreciation of people’s life stories, and a kind of intimacy that I would’ve hated to have missed.\nI’m a better human being for those moments shared with intimate strangers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8370020389556885}
+{"content": "This week, Mighty Earth CEO Glenn Hurowitz sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the need to ensure environmental and human rights conditions for all EU bailouts and recovery support. The letter is reprinted below and available here.\nDear President von der Leyen,\nThank you for your environmental leadership and commitment to advancing the European Green Deal as the basis of the EU’s recovery strategy, and we applaud the proposed €40bn Just Transition Fund to assist member states to transition towards climate neutrality and a more circular economy.\nMighty Earth is a global environmental organization with a significant and growing interest in ending land-grabbing, human rights abuses, and environmental destruction linked to commodities imported into the EU. We focus heavily on areas of outsized importance to the climate that receive insufficient attention from policymakers and the private sector. We have driven adoption of zero-deforestation sourcing policies across the palm oil, cocoa and rubber industries, and helped launch a CSO-industry partnership, Responsible Steel, under which several of the world’s largest steel companies have committed to science-based targets.\nIn that context, I am writing to urge you to ensure all post Covid-19 EU bailout and recovery support for EU-based tire and rubber, auto, car rental, ride-share and aviation companies is aligned with the European Green Deal, supports environmental and human rights standards, and helps build a green, just and healthy economy.\nThe rubber industry\nThe tire and automotive industries are the largest market for natural rubber. Between 2003 and 2014, the rubber industry tore down 75,000 square kilometers of tropical forest, an area the size of Ireland. This deforestation was responsible for an estimated 3.75 gigatons of pollution during that time, comparable to the amount produced by Europe in a year. Land-grabbing is widespread in the sector, and we are finding companies are using the Covid-19 lockdown as a cover to seize and clear land while nobody appears to be watching. For example, in March, Vietnam-based HAGL destroyed forests on two sacred mountains earmarked for return to local Indigenous peoples in Ratanakiri in Cambodia. HAGL’s largest investor is THACO, which assembles cars in Vietnam for auto companies including Peugeot, Mazda and Kia. While low rubber prices in the last few years have reduced incentives for deforestation and land-grabbing, increased commodity prices in the absence of strong conservation policies would create new incentives for aggressive deforestation.\nPlanning a post-pandemic recovery to ensure a greener future\nHigh volumes of EU and EU-backed bailout support distributed over the coming months will shape the EU tire and rubber, auto, car rental, ride-share and aviation industries for years to come. Many EU-based companies in these sectors will benefit from this support. EU airlines are seeking €33bn in emergency bailout support, while tire companies like Continental, Michelin and Pirelli are seeking state aid, bailout or recovery assistance. Insisting on green conditions is possible: Air France-KLM was required to halve emissions, cut short-haul flights, and use more sustainable aviation fuel by 2024 to qualify for bailouts from the French and Dutch governments. However, few other bailouts to the transport sector have set conditions on carbon emissions or deforestation, let alone curbing the human rights abuses so rampant in the rubber industry.\nAction Points\nWe urge you to ensure that all EU-based companies that rely on rubber in their key products or connected to transport are aligned with the European Green Deal and legally bound by environmental and human rights conditions when accessing EU or EU-backed recovery support. In particular, we would ask you and your colleagues within the Commission to tie public EU and EU-backed recovery funds to the following conditions:\n1) Environment\nAll companies receiving bailout funds should be committed to the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement, and to achieving net zero carbon neutrality by 2025. They should all have measurable action plans to transition towards a net zero carbon future. Airlines should set out plans for carbon neutrality by 2025 and for rapidly shifting to sustainable aviation fuels and mitigating the full climate impacts of the industry, including rubber deforestation. Auto, car rental and ride-share companies should set a target date by which they only provide electric vehicles made from low carbon materials – including zero carbon steel – and vehicle-scrappage should be in line with circular economy principles. All tire, rubber and auto companies seeking EU or EU-backed bailouts should have clear ‘Zero Deforestation’ and ‘Fire-free’ sourcing policies for natural rubber and time-bound plans to implement and enforce them. To quality for aid, these companies should have credible plans in place to achieve transparency and traceability throughout their raw materials supply chains, which will ultimately be necessary for them to align with the EU’s deforestation action plan.\n2) Human Rights\nBusinesses seeking EU bailout support should have robust policies and practices in place that recognize and ensure workers’ rights throughout their supply chains. This means a commitment to the ILO Core Conventions, which include human rights commitments on health and safety, freedom of association, gender equity and on forced, bonded, trafficked and child labor. All corporations should be committed to a living income and living wage. Tire and rubber corporations in particular should commit to recognize and respect the customary land tenure rights of Indigenous and local communities, as well as to ending all involvement in harassment, attacks, or killings of Indigenous peoples and local community members defending their land, forests and other natural resources.\nThis moment represents a significant opportunity to build a healthy, low and zero-carbon economy. I would be delighted to have an opportunity to discuss these proposals with you or your staff.\nWe use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.\nThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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+{"content": "Creator: Date: Abstract:\nThis study examines information-sharing practices within the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP). Drawing on Foucauldian theory and critical discourse analysis (CDA), I analyze 61 documents for their content, codification of stakeholder relationships, and use of discourse. Documents were selected based on creation, use, or circulation within Ontario, and \"official\" status - at least one stakeholder group would look to the document for (perceived) reliable information. I argue that documents function as material actors, alongside (sometimes beyond) human actors, making physical impact on SAWP bodies and realities. Documents communicate, discipline, and uphold neoliberal structures surrounding the program; through consistent sharing of narrow, \"work-related\" information, and the rare inclusion of more well-rounded, \"non-work\" knowledge, documents subtly discipline the boundaries of acceptable/unacceptable communication. In doing so, material actors perpetuate a program which does not consider the varied, complex needs of \"whole workers\" (McLaughlin et. al., 2017), but treats them as disposable labouring bodies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9705670475959778}
+{"content": "Explorations of Genesis 2 intent on recovering God's ideal for the interrelationship between male and female often zoom in on the creation of Eve. We are better able to appreciate how the narrative supports that ideal when we engage the whole chapter.\nToo often the patriarchy of Bible culture has been confused with the moral teachings of Scripture. This workshop will explore how Christians working to end slavery challenged power, dominance, and self-interest in interpreting Scripture so that the church might become more effective agents of reconciliation in the world. What might egalitarians today learn from the interpretative methods of the abolitionists in their work as agents of gender justice?\nCultures of hierarchy maintain authority by claiming ontological distinction. The power and dominance inherent in hierarchy, which directly conflict with ontological equality, perpetuates abuse. This session will examine the abuse that results from hierarchical human relationships and the biblical response to dominance.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9855799078941345}
+{"content": "On September 17, 2021, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court — which covers appeals from Cook County, Illinois — addressed a hotly contested issue under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA): which statutes of limitations apply to BIPA claims? In\nTims v. Black Horse Carriers, Inc. (2021 IL App (1st) 200563), the court concluded that a five-year limitations applies to some BIPA claims and a one-year limitations period applies to others.\nThere is no statute of limitations in BIPA which has led to litigation over which limitations period under Illinois law should apply to BIPA claims. In\nTims, the plaintiff, a former employee of defendant, filed a class action complaint alleging that defendant did not comply with certain BIPA provisions in connection with its so-called biometric time clocks. The defendant moved to dismiss, arguing these claims were untimely under Illinois’ one-year limitation period for “slander, libel or for publication of matter violating the right of privacy” under 735 ILCS 5/13-201. The trial court denied the motion, concluding instead that the Illinois “catch-all,” five-year limitation period under 735 ILCS 5/13-205 for “all civil actions not otherwise provided for” applied to the plaintiff’s BIPA claims.\nOn interlocutory appeal, the Illinois appellate court held that\nboth periods — one-year and five-years — apply, depending on the specific alleged BIPA violation.\nIn particular, the Court held that the five-year statute of limitations applies to BIPA claims alleging failure to develop a publicly available retention and destruction schedule (Section 15(a)); collecting biometrics without written notice and release (Section 15(b)); and failing to take reasonable care in storing, transmitting, and protecting biometric data (Section 15(e)).\nBy contrast, claims for improper disclosure (Section 15(d)) and improperly selling, leasing, trading or otherwise profiting from biometrics (Section 15(e)) are subject to a one-year statute of limitations because such claims, according to\nTims, involve “publication” of biometrics that implicate Illinois’ one-year statute of limitations.\nThe\nTims decision thereby endorses two potential sets of limitations periods, even within the same complaint. Certain of the most common BIPA claims — failure to maintain and comply with a publicly available retention policy under Section 15(a), and failure to provide written notice and receive written consent under Section 15(b) — are afforded a lengthier limitations period of five years, whereas improper disclosure claims under Section 15(d) must be brought within one-year. Further, Tims suggests that “multiple recoveries of liquidated damages” could be recovered for each BIPA subsection violated (2021 IL App (1st) 200563, ¶ 30.)\nThe\nTims appellate court decision is not the last word on this statute of limitations issue. The defendant, which was supported on appeal by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, could seek a discretionary appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. Additionally, this same issue is now before the Illinois Appellate Court’s Third District in Marion v. Ring Container Technologies, LLC (though Marion is stayed pending the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in McDonald v. Symphony Bronzeville Park LLC regarding the applicability of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act to certain BIPA claims). The Tims court also did not address when BIPA claims accrue (regardless of the limitations period), an issue pending before the federal Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Cothron v. White Castle System, Inc. This accrual issue, too, may be headed to the Illinois Supreme Court as a certified question.\nMeanwhile, companies doing business in Illinois that use biometric devices should continue to consider potential BIPA obligations. Virtually all trial courts to have addressed the issue applied the five-year statute of limitations to all BIPA subsections. Thus, a silver lining in an otherwise pro-plaintiff decision is the ruling that a one-year statute of limitations applies at least to\nsome BIPA claims. However, because under Tims, that one-year limitation does not apply to BIPA’s most frequently litigated provisions (Sections 15(a) and 15(b)), the tide of BIPA class action lawsuits should continue to flood Illinois state and federal court dockets.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5027395486831665}
+{"content": "All-solid state Li ion batteries are expected as one of next-generation rechargeable batteries since they have the potential to achieve high energy density and are free of risk of a flammable liquid electrolyte. The Li ion batteries cathodes, such as LiCoO\n2, change their volume during insertion or extraction of Li ions. Therefore, mechanical stress can be induced at the electrode/electrolyte interface. This mechanical stress can affect the thermodynamic and/or kinetic properties of electrodes and electrolytes. In this study, we aimed to understand the influence of the mechanical stress on Li chemical potential of LiCoO 2. The variation of Li chemical potential in LiCoO 2 under mechanical stress was evaluated by electromotive force (emf) measurements. Positive emf was observed when the external mechanical stress was applied. This indicates that Li chemical potential in LiCoO 2 was changed by the mechanical stress. The relationship between Li chemical potential and the mechanical stress was discussed from thermodynamic point of view.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6397652626037598}
+{"content": "Abstract : ZnO nanorods were grown on polyester fabric by hydrothermal process. The seeding of fabric to grow ZnO nanorods was necessary because they did not grow without seeding. An air plasma treatment was carried out on polyester fabric to generate polar groups which could attach ZnO seeds. ZnO nanorods were grown on these seeds. The generation of polar groups was confirmed by XPS analysis. The morphology of nanorods was characterized with SEM and TEM. The quantity of ZnO deposited on fabric in the form of nanorods was estimated to be 5.6 % w/w by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Two Gram negative bacteria; Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a Gram positive; Staphyloccocus aureus were used for antibacterial activity evaluation by qualitative method. E. coli and S. aureus were used for quantitative assessment by using NF ISO 20743:2009 Transfer Method. It was noted that the functionalized fabric prevented the growth of bacteria not only on and below the fabric but also in the immediate proximities for all three bacteria. It was also observed that the fabric was more effective against Gram positive as compared to Gram negative bacteria. Moreover, it was shown that UV pre-activation of functionalized fabric enhanced the antibacterial activity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6809011101722717}
+{"content": "I was wrong to initiate field research in the Volcanic Tablelands and collect rock samples without explicit clearance from the local BLM authority. I recognize the error in my judgment and apologize to the local tribal groups, including members of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, for the impact of my actions.\nWhile the area’s geology is of significant interest, it is also of cultural and historical importance. I have always tried to conduct field research in a manner that is respectful of the land and its people. In this situation, I failed. I appreciate that I did not realize the damage I was causing at the time and that our efforts to assess the site for signs of petroglyphs and confirm that there were no prominent petroglyphs was not enough. There is no excuse for sampling without permission, and more broadly intruding on sacred land is wrong. I am horrified that I inadvertently collected samples from a sacred area that I too cherish and respect. I sincerely and deeply apologize for the disturbance we caused.\nFrom the moment I was notified and realized the violation and oversight, I have sought to make amends for my actions. I am committed to continuing to educate myself and to bringing awareness to others on how to conduct field work in a more responsible and respectful manner. There should be clear consent of land managers and indigenous people prior to engaging in field work. I hope that I can continue to make amends through my continued efforts to bring awareness to the significance of this matter.\nJoe Kirschvink California Institute of Technology July 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8578444719314575}
+{"content": "Abstract\nDespite there being numerous studies exploring the relationship between competition and vertical integration, the empirical findings regarding the nature of this relationship are still unclear. The current study suggests that technological niche width mediates the relationship between competition and vertical integration. It also suggests that technological niche width and vertical integration play a complementary role in enhancing firm performance. These arguments have found empirical support in the examination of the U.S. hybrid electric vehicle market from 2008 to 2016. In so doing, this study provides an opportunity to better understand the relationship between competition, vertical integration, and technological niche width. In addition, it explains how firms can effectively manage fierce competition and achieve the goal of superior performance through strategic decisions regarding vertical integration and technological niche width.\nKeywords competition firm performance hybrid electric vehicle market technological niche width vertical integration ASJC Scopus subject areas Business and International Management Geography, Planning and Development Strategy and Management Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5893301367759705}
+{"content": "Inclusion of disadvantaged parts of the society to the labor market is now becoming a major task for the policy makers. This task has multiple dimensions requiring integration of complex societal and engineering decisions. In this study, we will present G@together, a Urban Europe project funded by TUBITAK as an exemplary for an international, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary approach for finding solutions to societal challenges. This project aims facilitating the inclusion of qualified but disadvantaged individuals labor markets. We will particularly focus on the collaboration of engineers and social researchers to engage the users into the system design process. Our purpose is to develop a role management system that does not discriminate against any user group. For this purpose, we incorporate system design approach with social research process that involves a variety of methods. With this, we target to overcome the shortcomings of top-down designed expert systems which might have rule management features discriminating against disadvantaged groups. All stakeholders have participated to the design process to voice their concerns about user roles and management of the digital rights. After a series of consulting sessions involving engineers, stakeholders and social researchers and interviews with potential users, we have discovered that depersonalized application procedures would solve the asymmetrical rights management issue. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8661755919456482}
+{"content": "While reviewing the Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Workforce Development Board’s most recent annual report, I was drawn to the OhioMeansJobs page.\nI learned my firm qualifies for funding short-term training for new employees. Workers may qualify for up to $7,500 to pay for short-term training, if training is required to get a job. Reimbursement to employers is 50% of the wage rate up to a maximum wage of $25 per hour.\nAccording to the report, workers have access to recruitment services, internet job postings, hiring and training incentives, layoff and dislocation services, and industry-specific labor market information.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9938787221908569}
+{"content": "President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act on March 11th, which means a third round of stimulus checks are on their way to Americans.\nMonths of negotiation in the House and Senate have left many people wondering if they qualify for this round of stimulus payments, how that eligibility is determined, and what can be done to ensure payments are received.\nWho Is Eligible For This Stimulus?\nWhile each adult and dependent will receive a $1400 check this round, unlike the previous stimulus payments where dependents only qualified for $500 and $600 respectively, the income limits for this round of stimulus payments are stricter than the previous one. Kari Brummond, a tax preparer and financial writer for TaxDebtHelp, says, \"To qualify for the full payment, individuals must have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or less, while couples filing jointly need an AGI of $150,000 or less and head-of-households need an AGI of $112,500 or less.\"\nWhat About Partial Payments?\nIn this round of stimulus payments, partial payments will be available for those just slightly above the limits. Brummond says, \"Taxpayers above these thresholds may receive a partial payment if they have an AGI of less than $80,000 for a single filer, less than $160,000 for married filing jointly, or less than $120,000 for head-of-households.\"\nWho Qualifies as a Dependent for This Stimulus?\nDuring the last round of stimulus payments, some dependents were excluded from eligibility, such as high school students over the age of 16, college students still claimed by the parents, elderly adult dependents, and disabled adult dependents.\nFor this third stimulus payment, Tricia Tetrault, Senior Financial Analyst at Fit Small Business and The Close, says, \"While previous stimulus payments did not account for adult dependents, the current proposal offers the same stipend for adult dependents as it does for dependent children.\"\nAre There Any Tips For Qualifying?\nSince your most recent tax returns will determine your eligibility, there is no way around the income requirements for this round of stimulus payments. However, there may be some strategies you can employ to help you qualify.\nYou may consider either filing your current tax returns quickly or hold off on filing them until closer to the deadline, depending on your income status. According to Tetrault, \"If you were previously ineligible for a stimulus payment based on your 2019 returns, but experienced a reduction in income in 2020, filing your 2020 tax return as soon as possible could benefit you.\"\nThis third stimulus payment comes at a crucial time for a lot of Americans: it's been one full year since the first lockdown of Covid, and many are suffering the financial impact of closed businesses, health issues, and even childcare and educational concerns. With the $1400 checks going to an estimated 85% of American households, the majority of taxpayers are eligible for the stimulus benefit. Checks are expected to begin arriving later this month.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7966536283493042}
+{"content": "A monohull form has been selected to minimise accelerations caused by roll motions, reflecting considerations that the SOV will be on DP 80% of the time at speeds between 0-5 knots. The bow section has been lowered to create a V-shape. This offers significantly reduced slamming, facilities inclusion and improved operation of the bow thrusters. The strong V-shape in the frames in the aft ship reduce slamming occurrence, while the concentration of volume in the midship region achieve a slender aft. Both features make stern to weather operations more comfortable than on a conventional PSV.\nThese innovations lead to increased, safer access to the wind energy sector, thereby contributing to lower energy costs. Seakeeping analysis of systematic variations of hull design and dimensions verified are by tank tests. More access, more comfort. Balanced low lateral wind profile and shallow draught contribute to reduced power demand while station-keeping in beam-on conditions. Focus on high-speed transits between turbines while remaining in DP. DP controllers, gangway systems and seakeeping characteristics assessed in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test. The HIL enables us to carry out a site specific assessment based on the local metocean data. This in turn gives the owner operator more certainty about the capabilities of the vessel.\nAccommodation areas are located amidships to minimise vertical accelerations (15% below a conventional PSV). The vessel accommodates engineers whose previous experience may be land-based. Avoidance of seasickness and perception of a comfortable working environment will influence their acceptance of extended stays at sea. Rest areas have been designed to improve life at sea and ensure readiness of personnel for work. Natural light has been maximised and the vessel will also feature a recreational space.View virtual tour\nThe primary access solution is a motion compensated access gangway system (Uptime) aligned with the vessel’s DP system. This gangway, in combination with the integrated elevator, offers safe and stepless access from the covered warehouse to the offshore structure. For a high level of redundancy, alternative transfer methods are included, including helicopter access and a daughter craft.Watch the video\nAll internal spaces have been designed with logistical or personnel flow in mind. A well routed workflow supports an improved working environment, yet preserves a high convenience level.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7542097568511963}
+{"content": "Target Ovarian Cancer will help you understand your role in diagnosing cancer at the earliest possible stage whatever your role in the primary care multi-disciplinary team.\nAs Primary Care teams diversity through the ARRS scheme, so do the opportunities and challenges of diagnosing ovarian cancer early. Our expert panel will support you to recognise symptomatic women, gain confidence in managing patients appropriately and offer simple guidance on best practice for safety netting patients effectively.\nThe expertise shared in this session is focused on ovarian cancer but many of the principles will support early diagnosis of other cancers.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.541770339012146}
+{"content": "What Does a Pinched Nerve Feel Like?\nAbout 85 out of every 100,000 adults in the United States will experience a pinched nerve each year. In fact, a pinched nerve could potentially be the root cause of your pain. But how do you know? What does a pinched nerve feel like?\nIn this article, we’ll explore what exactly having a pinched nerve means, the symptoms of a pinched nerve, the causes of a pinched nerve, and how you can treat and prevent it. Let’s get straight to it!\nWhat is a Pinched Nerve?\nA pinched nerve is when a nerve comes under pressure due to surrounding structures or tissue. This can happen due to tight muscle, muscle spasms, inflammation, injury, and more. And this can happen at various spots in the human body.\nA pinched nerve can occur in your wrist, lower back, neck, buttocks, and more. For example, sciatica is a common form of low back pain caused by a pinched nerve. The sciatic nerve runs down the legs. However, this nerve can come under pressure in the lower back or buttocks. A common example includes a tight piriformis muscle or a spastic piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is a tiny muscle located in the buttocks. When it becomes aggravated, it can cause problems. It may press on the sciatic nerve, leading to pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness in the legs.\nPinched Nerve Symptoms\nSo, what does a pinched nerve feel like? How do you know that’s what is causing your pain?\nTypical pinched nerve symptoms include:\nReduce sensation or numbness in the area that the nerve serves Burning, sharp, or aching pain Radiating pain Pins and needles or tingling sensations Muscle weakness\nSometimes, individuals describe some of these symptoms as though their leg or hand has fallen asleep. Most people have felt similar sensations when they’ve laid on their hand or arm for too long or have crossed their legs for an extended period.\nPinched Nerve Causes\nAs previously mentioned above, a pinched nerve occurs when a nerve is compressed. This can happen due to:\nInjury Arthritis Muscle tension or spasm Stress Overuse Obesity Other underlying conditions, such as a herniated disc Treatment Options\nGenerally, treatment varies depending on what is causing your pinched nerve in the first place. However, in most cases, rest is recommended to prevent further aggravation and to allow time for your body to heal.\nCommon treatment options include:\nIce and Heat\nThis can help reduce pain and inflammation and lower any muscular tension contributing to your pinched nerve. Place the ice or heat on the area for 10–20 minutes at a time. You can choose whichever option feels best, or you can alternate between the two.\nOver-the-Counter Pain Relievers\nThese can help reduce your symptoms. However, NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, should never be taken longer than two weeks at a time.\nPhysical Therapy\nA physical therapist can prescribe appropriate exercises to help alleviate your condition. They can further perform various manual therapy techniques that can help reduce your symptoms.\nSplints or Cervical Collars\nIf re-aggravating the area is an issue, it may be wise to invest in a splint or cervical collar to immobilize the area and give the irritated area time to rest and heal.\nSurgery\nThis is often the last resort. If a pinched nerve hasn’t improved after months of treatment and after various treatment methods, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove the pressure on your nerve. Surgery may also involve removing any structures that are aggravating the nerve.\nPreventing a Pinched Nerve\nAs always, prevention is the best form of treatment. If you can halt pain before it happens, you’re always better off.\nWhen it comes to a pinched nerve, you’ll want to focus on maintaining a good posture. This means sitting with your shoulders back and down, your feet planted on the ground, and your neck straight (this means no hunching over to look at a phone or work on your computer).\nFurther, maintaining a regular exercise routine involving flexibility exercises can go a long way. These can help reduce your risk of injury, which may lead to a pinched nerve.\nIf you’re performing repetitive activities, ensure you take plenty of breaks. Give your body time to rest and reset. This includes typing at your keyboard. You can also support your body during these activities. For instance, for typing, you can use wrist supports to ensure your wrist maintains a healthy position that is less likely to cause pain.\nLastly, maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight can place pressure on parts of the body, ultimately leading to a pinched nerve.\nPrevent pain before it becomes a problem. Use the tips above to help you do just that. And if you’re already experiencing a pinched nerve, seek out the right treatment for it. This may involve visiting your family doctor or your local physical therapist. Get on track toward healing today!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8955036997795105}
+{"content": "Over the year, the crypto-verse has seen some major pumps and dumps driven by FUDs which have severely affected the prices of tokens. Heck, even Bitcoin was not spared the wrath of FUDs, let alone meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. However, one alt that has shown some resistance to the same is Litecoin.\nThe price of Litecoin spiked swiftly early on Monday, before falling back, after a news release touting a partnership with retail giant Walmart Inc. turned out to be fake. Nonetheless, despite the rest of the market being fairly lukewarm at press time, LTC was notably holding up better than the rest.\nWhat has helped hold this currency’s price?\nLTC’s OG coin club status\nLitecoin, at one point, was valued at $240, up by almost 40%, after the issuance of a press release that touted a Litecoin-Walmart partnership. The altcoin’s trade volumes also saw their highest peak since 19 May. Alas, these numbers quickly fell after Walmart clarified that the news release was fraudulent.\nWhile this definitely came as a blow, it was notable that LTC’s price didn’t drastically fall post the FUD.\nFor Litecoin, however, some good news followed a couple of days later. AMC made headlines by announcing it will support Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin. While ETH and BCH’s prices didn’t note much of an impact, LTC’s price has strongly held on to the $170-support level.\nIt is possible then that Litecoin has held on so well since it is part of the OG coins’ club that has been around for a long time. Apart from that, the constant support by institutions has enabled its growth.\nEven so, LTC’s metrics seemed to be painting a two-sided picture for the altcoin.\nHere’s the metrics’ verdict…\nWhile active addresses for LTC were at an ATH on 8 September, they took a downturn soon after. The after-effects of the FUD weren’t as evident as active addresses were still higher than the numbers seen last year. The downtick in active addresses also saw signs of reversal post the FUD news as they were seen forming a V-shaped recovery curve.\nFurther, the aSOPR and dormancy highlighted contrasting patterns. Dormancy showed that older coins were in circulation – A bad sign for the price. What’s more, the aSOPR on different averages highlighted that profits are being realized.\nEven with Litecoin’s price dropping at press time, its aSOPR was trending higher. This implied that profits are being realized with potential for previously illiquid supply being returned to liquid circulation.\nThus, while LTC’s mid-short-term trajectory looks like it may face certain bumps due to the larger market going down, long-term prospects look good. Further, LTC’s resistance from the FUD was proof of Litecoin’s market strength.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.635130763053894}
+{"content": "A platform of large-scale\nin vivo CRISPR screens is described in Science this week. Despite CRISPR-Cas9's ability to be scaled up for large-scale screens in cultured cells, its use in animals is limited by the need to generate, validate, and track large numbers of mutant animals. To address this, a University of Utah team developed MIC-Drop — short for multiplexed intermixed CRISPR droplets — that combines droplet microfluidics, single-need en masse CRISPR ribonucleoprotein infections, and DNA barcoding to enable large-scale functional genetics screens in zebrafish. \"The MIC-Drop platform enables in vivo vertebrate CRISPR experiments to be performed with speed, efficiency, and scale previously available only to in vitro systems,\" the authors write.\nAn analysis of the seadragon genome is published in\nScience Advances this week, providing insights into this animal's evolutionary novelties and identifying its sex-determining locus. Seadragons are best known for their leaf-like appendages, toothless tubular mouth, and male pregnancy involving incubation of fertilized eggs on an open brood patch. To better understand the basis for such characteristics, a group led by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences generated and analyzed high-quality, chromosome-level genome assemblies of the male and a female common seadragon, as well as a chromosome-scale, genome assembly for the closely related alligator pipefish. Transcription profiles show that a set of genes typically involved in fin development have been co-opted for the development of the seadragon's leaf-like appendages, as well as reveal an enrichment of transcripts for potential tissue repair and immune defense genes. The investigators also identify a putative sex-determining locus encoding a male-specific gene shared by common seadragon and alligator pipefish.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5870561599731445}
+{"content": "In a new draft guidance issued today the FDA sought to clear up confusion about what types of changes to existing medical devices require new 510(k) submissions.\nThe watchdog agency outlined changes to the device features, such as labeling, manufacturing and materials, which require a new 510(k) submission, as well as what types of changes don’t need additional agency review.\n\"We are making the regulatory process for medical devices less challenging by better describing our expectations,\" Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, director of FDA’s Center for Devices & Radiological Health, said in a press release. \"In particular, manufacturers can continue to make innovative improvements to their devices and better plan for any updated submissions. This saves time and money.\"\nThe guidance addresses types of changes that typically warrant a new 510(k) submission for an existing medical device:\nMajor changes or modifications to the intended use of the device. Manufacturing process changes. Specific types of labeling changes. Technology, engineering and performance changes. Materials changes. Is clinical data necessary to determine substantial equivalence?\nThe document, titled\nDeciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing 510(k), replaces the 1997 guidance of the same name, which was issued to clarify the words \"significant\" and \"major\" in regard to agency regulation stating that existing devices need new applications in case of:\n(i) A change or modification in the device that could significantly affect the safety or effectiveness of the device, e.g., a significant change or modification in design, material, chemical composition, energy source, or manufacturing process.\n(ii) A major change or modification in the intended use of the device.\"\nThe guidance does not address issues concerning nanotechnology, and the FDA recommends that manufacturers contact the agency directly to work out any nano-related changes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5460985898971558}
+{"content": "As of Friday, B.C. drivers once again need snow tires to travel on most of the province's highways.\nThe province requires passenger vehicles using major roadways be equipped with winter tires between Oct. 1 and March 31 every year, to account for more hazardous weather.\nThe annual requirement covers:\nAll highways in the North;\nAll highways in the Interior;\nSections of some highways on the South Coast, including the Sea to Sky Highway; and\nSections of some highways on Vancouver Island, including the Malahat and highways 4, 14 and 28.\nTrucks travelling these routes are also required to carry chains.\nFor select highways, the date is extended until April 30 to account for early spring snowfall. The province said these highways, including mountain passes and rural routes in heavy snowfall areas, are marked with regulatory signs.\nLook for the snowflake or M+S\nWinter tires — sometimes called alpine or snow tires — are marked with a symbol of a snowflake inside a three-peaked mountain placed on the sidewall of the tire.\nMud and snow tires, marked with an M+S symbol, also qualify as winter tires, though the Ministry of Transportation notes they are less effective than dedicated alpine snow tires.\nThe ministry requires winter tires to have tread at least 3.5 millimetres deep. It requires at least two matching winter tires on the vehicle's drive axle, but recommends a matching set on all wheels.\nDrivers without proper winter tires in good condition caught driving on designated highways can be fined $121.\nA full list of routes requiring winter tires can be found on the ministry website.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8814373016357422}
+{"content": "Browsing Research Output by Author \"Osei-Frimpong, Kofi\" An examination of the influence of ICT on patient co-creation in healthcare service delivery at the micro levelOsei-Frimpong, Kofi; Wilson, Alan; Lemke, Fred (2016)This study provides an empirical perspective of the influence of online health information search on patient co-creation in healthcare service delivery at the micro level. The study primarily sheds light on the influence of information seeking on the clinical encounter process and how this cumulatively impacts on the expected service outcomes. The following research questions are addressed: 1. How do patients search for information and what motivates them to seek health related information? 2. What impact does online information seeking have on patients’ engagement in healthcare clinical encounters? 3. How is co-creation modeled in healthcare to ascertain the cumulative effects of ICT on the expected outcomes at the micro level? Customer coproduction in healthcare service delivery: Examining the influencing effects of the social contextOsei-Frimpong, Kofi; McLean, Graeme; Wilson, Alan; Lemke, Fred (Journal of Business Research, 2020)This study furthers our understanding of service coproduction by examining some pertinent antecedents and the consequent effect on customer adherence to medical instructions in healthcare service delivery. Through a cross-sectional quantitative survey design, data collected from 594 healthcare customers were analysed through structural equation modelling using AMOS 23. The findings indicate significant influences of social context on participation in service coproduction and adherence. Additionally, the mediating effect of customer role clarity on social context (nature of interactions, access to healthcare information, service climate) and coproduction are established. This study also determined moderation effects of provider-customer orientation on the coproduction process. Further, customer health condition-type (acute or chronic) does not present different effects on their coproduction behaviours. From a social cognitive theoretical perspective, this study has established that customers’ coproduction behaviours are motivated by the social system in relation to the social context. Examining the service engagement process in value co-creation in healthcare service delivery: A multi-level perspectiveOsei-Frimpong, Kofi; Wilson, A.; Lemke, Fred; Mclean, G. (2018)This study furthers our understanding of value co-creation, which has received little attention in the doctor-patient encounter relationship. We employed a quantitative survey method to shed light on factors driving this fundamental service aspect, followed up with a multilevel data analysis. These factors (assurance, social skills, doctor-patient orientation) from the doctor significantly strengthen the effects of the patient-level factors (trust, perceptual beliefs, interactions) on the service engagement and outcomes of the focal doctorpatient dyad. We establish the cross-level interactive effects at the group level of the focal dyad on service engagement. The findings suggest service engagement at the group level had no significant effect on patients’ perceived value. We provide new empirical insights to understand and operationalize these fundamental influencing factors of the value co-creation concept in a healthcare setting, and contribute to the value co-creation literature.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5866156816482544}
+{"content": "Mortality > Table\nRate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Table\nAbove US Rate Similar to US Rate Below US Rate Rising\nTrend\nPriority 1: rising and above Priority 2: rising and similar Priority 3: rising and below Stable\nTrend\nPriority 4: stable and above\nMilam County\nPotter County\nPriority 6: stable and similar\nBexar County\nHarris County\nRusk County\nSmith County\nTom Green County\nTravis County\nVal Verde County\nWebb County\nPriority 7: stable and below Falling\nTrend\nPriority 5: falling and above Priority 8: falling and similar\nAnderson County\nAngelina County\nAransas County\nAustin County\nBastrop County\nBell County\nBowie County\nBrazoria County\nBrazos County\nBrown County\nBurnet County\nCaldwell County\nCherokee County\nComal County\nCooke County\nDallas County\nEctor County\nEl Paso County\nEllis County\nGalveston County\nGillespie County\nGrayson County\nGregg County\nGuadalupe County\nHardin County\nHays County\nHill County\nHood County\nHunt County\nJasper County\nJefferson County\nJohnson County\nKaufman County\nKerr County\nLamar County\nLiberty County\nLlano County\nLubbock County\nMcLennan County\nMedina County\nMidland County\nNacogdoches County\nNueces County\nOrange County\nPolk County\nRandall County\nSan Patricio County\nTarrant County\nTaylor County\nUpshur County\nVan Zandt County\nVictoria County\nWalker County\nWashington County\nWharton County\nWichita County\nWilliamson County\nPriority 9: falling and below\nCameron County\nCollin County\nDenton County\nFort Bend County\nHarrison County\nHenderson County\nHidalgo County\nMontgomery County\nParker County\nWood County\nNotes:\nCreated by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 10/16/2021 5:46 am.\n1 Priority indices were created by ordering from rates that are rising and above the comparison rate to rates that are falling and below the comparison rate. 2 Recent trend in death rates is usually an Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint Version 4.8.0.0. Due to data availability issues, the time period and/or calculation method used in the calculation of the trends may differ for selected geographic areas. 3 Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate. Previous versions of this table used one-year rates for states and five-year rates for counties. As of June 2018, only five-year rates are used.\nSource: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (19 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85+). The Healthy People 2020 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The 1969-2018 US Population Data File is used with mortality data.\nNote: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.\nState Cancer Registries may provide more current or more local data. Data presented on the State Cancer Profiles Web Site may differ from statistics reported by the State Cancer Registries (for more information).\nData for the following has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates:\nAndrews County, Archer County, Armstrong County, Bailey County, Baylor County, Bee County, Blanco County, Borden County, Bosque County, Brewster County, Briscoe County, Brooks County, Burleson County, Calhoun County, Callahan County, Camp County, Carson County, Castro County, Chambers County, Childress County, Clay County, Cochran County, Coke County, Coleman County, Collingsworth County, Colorado County, Comanche County, Concho County, Cottle County, Crane County, Crockett County, Crosby County, Culberson County, Dallam County, Dawson County, DeWitt County, Deaf Smith County, Delta County, Dickens County, Dimmit County, Donley County, Duval County, Eastland County, Edwards County, Erath County, Falls County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Fisher County, Floyd County, Foard County, Franklin County, Freestone County, Frio County, Gaines County, Garza County, Glasscock County, Goliad County, Gonzales County, Gray County, Grimes County, Hale County, Hall County, Hamilton County, Hansford County, Hardeman County, Hartley County, Haskell County, Hemphill County, Hockley County, Houston County, Howard County, Hudspeth County, Hutchinson County, Irion County, Jack County, Jackson County, Jeff Davis County, Jim Hogg County, Jim Wells County, Jones County, Karnes County, Kenedy County, Kent County, Kimble County, King County, Kinney County, Kleberg County, Knox County, La Salle County, Lamb County, Lampasas County, Lavaca County, Lee County, Leon County, Limestone County, Lipscomb County, Live Oak County, Loving County, Lynn County, Madison County, Marion County, Martin County, Mason County, McCulloch County, McMullen County, Menard County, Mills County, Mitchell County, Montague County, Moore County, Morris County, Motley County, Newton County, Nolan County, Ochiltree County, Oldham County, Palo Pinto County, Panola County, Parmer County, Pecos County, Presidio County, Rains County, Reagan County, Real County, Red River County, Reeves County, Refugio County, Roberts County, Runnels County, Sabine County, San Augustine County, San Saba County, Schleicher County, Shackelford County, Shelby County, Sherman County, Somervell County, Stephens County, Sterling County, Stonewall County, Sutton County, Swisher County, Terrell County, Terry County, Throckmorton County, Titus County, Trinity County, Upton County, Uvalde County, Ward County, Wheeler County, Wilbarger County, Willacy County, Winkler County, Yoakum County, Young County, Zapata County, Zavala County\nTrend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:\nAtascosa County, Bandera County, Cass County, Coryell County, Hopkins County, Kendall County, Matagorda County, Maverick County, Navarro County, Robertson County, Rockwall County, San Jacinto County, Scurry County, Starr County, Tyler County, Waller County, Wilson County, Wise County\nInterpret Rankings provides insight into interpreting cancer statistics. When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate.\nData for United States does not include Puerto Rico.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9010717272758484}
+{"content": "Residing near Mount Asama of Nagano Prefecture, Symbiotic House is composed of two geometric concrete volumes. Blending themselves into the courtyard’s grey pebbles, their symmetrically slanted roofs mimic the mountainous peak in the distance. Parallel to each other, they seem to be having a conversation in the verdant surroundings, which are graced with beams of sunlight shining through tall canopies. These nature blessings make a perfect site for a resting home, where quietness is filled with the sounds of morning birds and late-night insects.\nSymbiotic House was built for an elderly couple to spend the rest of their years. The tranquil ageing process is in dialogue with the forest, which can be observed from all sides of the interior. Full-height glass facades complement the rough concrete surface to lighten the inside, bringing natural light onto the wooden floors and furniture. The addition of organic textures and a brown palette gives cosy warmth to the stark interior. At some corners, house plants curve and rise like rhythms of a harmonic life.\nWhereas the larger structure is dedicated to the couple, the smaller volume acts as a unit for their children and grandkids. The two masses are connected with a small corridor that overlooks a budding garden. While maintaining privacy, the corridor is an interstitial space that helps flow living activities from one side to another. It modestly stabilizes physical separation and generational differences, linking passages of time-continuous and endless.\nAs a considerate gesture, the architects dedicated a room adorned with traditional elements, including tatami mats, tokonoma, and paper screens. At moments throughout the property, small details like a conventional tsukubai adorn corners with a touch of nostalgia. These intricate instances act as memories for the residents and valuable relics for the modern time.\nSymbiotic House is a residence filled with complex emotions. Time stops to give people across generations a moment to enjoy the beauty of life. A three-dimensional snapshot of history, the house records human movements and sentiments through physical linkage. At times, a simple gesture is all it needs to ignite all the senses within one.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9095736145973206}
+{"content": "The Computational Social Science Technical Skills Workshop (or Computation Skills Workshop for short) trains participants in technical skills and methods which are relevant to computationally-driven research, but are not typically taught in for-credit courses. It provides an explicit introduction to core software environments and interfaces which impose a barrier to access for individuals lacking prior exposure to programming, and facilitates a community of computational researchers across the Division of the Social Sciences. Individual workshops are designed for a range of technical backgrounds, including purely introductory methods as well as intermediate or advanced training in specific software or computational techniques. Workshops are designed for hands-on learning, and will include substantial live-coding exercises.\nThe workshop launched in 2021 on a biweekly schedule. Future meetings will include extended length workshops devoted to a broad range of tools and software in the data science community. All workshop materials, including detailed notes, slides, and in-class exercises, are published under open-source license.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9967466592788696}
+{"content": "A set of five gold complexes with the general formula Au(PR\n3)(C≡C-C 6H 4-4-R') (R = PPh 3, R' = -CHO (1), R = PCy 3, R' = -CHO (2), R = PPh 3, R' = -N=CH-C 6H 4-2-OH (3), R = PPh 3, R' = -N=CH-C 6H 4-4-OH (4), R = PCy 3, R' = -N=CH-C 6H 4-2-OH (5)) were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, 1H-NMR spectroscopy, 31P-NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The structures of complexes 2 and 5 were determined by X-ray crystallography. The effects of the structural modifications on the protein binding affinities and anticancer activities of the five gold complexes were assessed. Fluorescence quenching experiments to assess binding to human serum albumin (HSA) revealed that the Schiff base complexes (3, 4, and 5) had binding constants that were superior to their parent aldehyde complexes and highlighted the position of the hydroxy group because complex 4 (4-hydroxy) had a binding constant 6400 times higher than complex 3 (2-hydroxy). The anticancer activities of the complexes against the OVCAR-3 (ovarian carcinoma) and HOP-62 (non-small-cell lung) cancer cell lines showed that the Schiff bases (3-5) were more cytotoxic than the aldehyde-containing complexes (1 and 2). Notably, compound 4 had cytotoxic activity comparable to that of cisplatin against OVCAR-3, demonstrating the significance of the para position for the hydroxy group. Molecular docking studies against the enzyme thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) and human serum albumin were conducted, with docking scores in good agreement with the experimental data. The current study highlights how small structural modifications can alter physiochemical and anticancer properties. Moreover, this simple design strategy using the aldehyde group can generate extensive opportunities to explore new gold(I)-based anticancer drugs via condensation, cyclization, or nucleophilic addition reactions of the aldehyde. Keywords: HSA-binding; anticancer properties; gold(I); molecular docking; phosphine.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6322996616363525}
+{"content": "Madrid, the first Spanish city to implement a comprehensive sustainability tool for meetings and events\nSustainability, legacy and positive impact are three key aspects of Madrid’s MICE tourism strategy. And, thanks to the recent addition of this new tool, these three pillars will be integrated into professional conferences and events held in the capital. The Tourism Department, in collaboration with Madrid Convention Bureau (MCB), has launched PLUS (Platform for Legacy with us). The first of its kind in Spain, this digital platform aims to support organisers manage these types of events efficiently and in line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations (UN) in the 2030 Agenda.\nPLUS generates sustainability reports specific to each meeting that takes place in Madrid, with recommendations for how to minimise social and environmental impact. What is so innovative about this analysis is that it is conducted before events are held, allowing for organisers to make any necessary changes in the planning phase to reduce impact from the outset. The report also facilitates implementation of the SDGs in real time and the creation of a legacy strategy.\nThanks to this tool, event organisers are able to evaluate a series of aspects about the event during the design phase. What’s more, the various reports are adapted to each event’s specific characteristics, i.e., attendees, venues, type of layout and set-up, catering services, etc. Additionally, the platform also generates a post-meeting report, which calculates the total CO2 emissions and, in a later phase, will suggest ways to compensate the event’s impact on a local level within the city of Madrid.\nLegacy project\nOne of the main features of this new service is related to creating legacy, by promoting contact between event organisers and local agents (NGOs, associations, foundations, etc.). In this way, it encourages positive impact actions from a social, environmental and cultural point of view, giving way to long-lasting benefits for society. To do so, the tool features a specific section to connect event organisers with representatives from a range of organisations located in Madrid, suggesting actions to contribute to this legacy project in the city.\nAvailable in Spanish and English, PLUS can be used to upload any necessary documentation to the ISO 20121 management system and to view statistics on sustainable events. It also includes a database for sustainable meetings with environmentally friendly resources, such as a list of Madrid-based suppliers of sustainable services and products which meet the SDGs. Madrid Convention Bureau will allow all organisers and companies responsible for managing conferences and events in the capital temporary access to the tool. Additionally, MCB will run free training sessions for its partners, targeting DMCs and PCOs, to promote the advantages and benefits of using this digital platform.\nMICE Sustainability Guide\nThis tool is a complement to the MICE Sustainability Guide, created by Madrid Convention Bureau in 2020 with practical information regarding sustainability, legacy and positive impact. Designed in collaboration with responsible tourism experts, this manual features an in-depth analysis of the Sustainable Development Goals related to the tourism industry, with practical ways to apply them in five different sectors: Special Venues, Hotels, Restaurants and Catering, Service Providers and Events Agencies, Specialist Travel Agents (DMCs), and Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs).\nWith initiatives like these, Tourism Department and MCB aim to consolidate Madrid’s reputation as a leading international MICE tourism destination and a sustainable, efficient and responsible city.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8399951457977295}
+{"content": "Who can use nicotine pouches (e.g. Velo, Lyft & Zyn) Those who are currently smoking (to prevent nicotine withdrawal and as a safer alternative to smoking) Those who have quit smoking (to prevent returning to smoking) They should not be used by people who have never smoked. What are in nicotine pouches?\nNicotine, water, plant-based ingredients, flavourings, and sweeteners are all used in this product. They don’t have any tob. in them.\nHow do I use a nicotine pouch?\nTake one out of the tin. Place it between your gum and lip. You’ll feel a tingling, hot sensation – that’s the nicotine being released. You can gently chew it a few times to release the nicotine. Keep the pouch between your gum and lip for a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 60 minutes. DON’T SWALLOW IT.\nWhat nicotine strength should I use? Velo and Lyft have distinct strengths (Velo & Lyft: 4 mg, 6 mg) and Zyn has a separate strength (‘strong 2’=3 mg). ‘strength 4′ equals 6mg Start with the greater strength if you’re a heavy smoker (20+ cig. each day). Request a lower strength if it feels too strong. Try the lower strength if you only smo. 20 cig. per day. If it still doesn’t satisfy your want to smo., request a stronger dose. How often should I use a pouch?\nIf you keep the pouch in your mouth for up to 60 minutes each time, you shouldn’t require more than one every hour. A tin should keep you going for 1-2 days.\nWhat side effects might I get?\nSimilar to other oral nicotine replacements like lozenges and mouth spray, you might get hiccups or a sore mouth. If you have too many, you might feel sick and get an upset stomach.\nSafety tips: To prevent infection DO NOT share a pouch with anyone or use a pouch that someone has thrown away. If you accidently swallow a pouch, let the staff know straight away. Throw away the used pouch in the waste compartment in the top of the tin. Or throw it in a bin", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6624281406402588}
+{"content": "However, there are several areas of severe storms research in which observations have been and will continue to be crucial toward advancing our understanding, such as the microphysical attributes of storms, cold pool properties, and the radiative effects of cloud shading. It seems only fitting, given that Lance Bosart is an observationalist's observationalist, that my talk focus on the critical role of observations in severe storms research, with special emphasis on what we have learned from observations that we could not have learned from numerical models alone.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5466500520706177}
+{"content": "To assist Nigerian entrepreneurs, start-ups and corporate customers scale their businesses, Nigeria’s leading digital bank, ALAT by Wema, has launched Quick Loan.\nThe additional feature which is hosted on ALAT for Business, its corporate internet banking platform, will help small/medium-scale enterprises (SME) and corporate customers access loans between N100,000 to N10,000,000.\nQuick Loan will enable ALAT for Business users to access loan services virtually from any location without the need to locate a physical branch. A Nigeria SME survey report developed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), shows there are about 17.4 million small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and these contribute about 48% of the national GDP, accounting for 96 per cent of businesses and 84% of employment in the country.\nProduct Manager ALAT for Business, Samuel Robson, highlighted the pivotal role that SMES play in the economic, employment and export growth in Nigeria.\nHowever: “despite the significant contribution of SMEs to the Nigerian economy, challenges persist that hinder the growth and development of the sector,” said Robson.\nIn his statement, he stressed that “loan access has been one of the most challenging factors faced by this sector and we understand the need to support SMEs by providing easy access to the loans they seek.\n“Hence the launch of Quick Loan on ALAT for Business, a platform that currently serves our corporate customers and SME owners. We believe this extra feature will help to mitigate some hassles entrepreneurs and businesses experience.\nThe ALAT for Business Quick Loan is open to new and existing customers registered on the ALAT for Business platform and does not require cumbersome paperwork. The feature, Quick Loan, is specially designed for our corporate customers and SME owners,” Robson explained.\nALAT for Business is the internet banking platform designed to help corporate customers and entrepreneurs manage their business accounts optimally and stay on top of their finances from anywhere and anytime. Customers can make transactions of up to N100 million, make bulk transfers, pay bills and other collections without hidden charges, among others.\nALAT by Wema has continuously supported entrepreneurs, young startup founders, business, and SME owners in various capacities over the years. This year, the digital bank has facilitated the ALAT Talk Series, a session aimed at training young Nigerians on business management, strategy, technology and other key business areas.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7405262589454651}
+{"content": "2 Works\nIntraspecific competition plays a significant role in shaping how animals use and share habitats in space and time. However, the way individuals may modify their diel activity in response to increased competition has received limited attention. We used juvenile (age 1+) Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus to test the prediction that individuals at high population density are more active and distribute their foraging activity over a greater portion of the 24-h cycle than individuals at low...\nData from: Divergence of gastropod life history in contrasting thermal environments in a geothermal lakeMagnus P. Johansson, Friederike Ermold, Bjarni K. Kristjánsson & Anssi Laurila\nExperiments using natural populations have provided mixed support for thermal adaptation models, probably because the conditions are often confounded with additional environmental factors like seasonality. The contrasting geothermal environments within Lake Mývatn, northern Iceland, provide a unique opportunity to evaluate thermal adaptation models using closely located natural populations. We conducted laboratory common garden and field reciprocal transplant experiments to investigate how thermal origin influences the life history of Radix balthica snails originating from stable cold...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998482465744019}
+{"content": "Tree Pruning in San Marcos, CA\nRegular tree pruning can improve the health, appearance, and safety of trees. As an experienced\narborist company, we can determine the correct type of pruning that the trees on your property may need. Pruning may involve:\nEliminating branches that rub against each other.\nRemoving dead, dying, or weak limbs. Removing limbs that interfere with wires, buildings, gutters, roofs, chimneys, and windows or obstruct streets or sidewalks. Removing diseased or insect-infested limbs. Creating a better structure by thinning or making proper reduction cuts in order to lessen wind resistance and reduce the potential for storm damage. Training young trees to grow into well-structured trees. Removing branches or thinning to increase light penetration. Improving the shape and aesthetics. What’s the Difference Between Pruning and Trimming?\nTree trimming services include thinning off overgrown branches, which aids in the formation of shapely growth. In contrast, tree pruning protects against pests and illnesses while also promoting healthy development. It essentially entails removing dead, diseased, and lose branches that impede the trees' growth.\nWhat Trees Should Be Pruned?\nMany species of trees may require regular pruning to preserve the overall health of the tree. During specific seasons certain types of trees are pruned to prevent the tree from becoming overstressed.\nFor example, most Pinus (Pine) or Quercus (Oak) family trees should be pruned only during the dormant season.\nFaster-growing trees may need more regular pruning than slower-growing trees. Tree pruning also may depend on the tree's area, whether it's near a structure or in a more open space.\nWe also offer fruit tree pruning, which may vary depending on the season and desired goal for the tree. Fruit trees may benefit from summer pruning to maintain a specific size and prevent the accidental removal of fruiting buds for certain species. Some fruit trees produce fruit on current years’ development, and some have fruit on last years’ growth, and we can help you make the right decision that is best for your trees.\nPalm Tree Pruning\nPruning\nPalm trees will enhance their appearance, eliminate potential fire hazards, and remove seeds/seedpods that produce fruit that can cause a mess and attract pests. However, we recommend leaving a reasonable amount of healthy fronds to maintain the tree’s health.\nRemember that Palm fronds are the tree’s solar panels, and over trimming Palm trees may harm their health.\nStructural Pruning\nStructural pruning encourages a specific growth pattern by removing select branches that may be undesirable or problematic. It is necessary, especially for young trees, to help your tree’s overall well-being and prevent potential problems early on.\nThinning\nThinning involves removing select living branches from the tree’s interior or ends of branches to reduce weight, increase sunlight to the inner canopy, reduce wind resistance, and encourage an even distribution of foliage within the canopy.\nCrown Cleaning\nCrown cleaning involves removing dead, diseased, detached, and broken limbs to mitigate the risk of hazards and control the spread of decay, disease, or insects.\nCrown Reduction/branch reduction\nThis method is performed by reducing the overall size of the canopy by making proper reduction cuts to reduce end weight and create a more balanced canopy. This may help mitigate hazardous trees/branches and create a more uniform appearance.\nCrown Restoration\nThis tree pruning method seeks to restore a lost structure due to improper pruning, topping, storm damage, or other damage. It includes thinning out sucker branches or stubs to create a new branch union that is not overcrowded or structurally unsound. It may also involve reducing sucker leaders that have overgrown to a hazardous height.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8856254816055298}
+{"content": "As foreshadowed here the superannuation concession changes announced in the 2016-2017 Commonwealth Budget are to be reviewed before legislation is introduced.\nThe Treasurer has confirmed that there will be an exemption from the $500,000 lifetime cap on non-concessional (after-tax) contributions for self-managed superannuation funds who had pre-existing contracts and were relying on non-concessional contributions.\nThere is also expected to be an exemption to the cap for “life events”, such as an inheritance, a divorce settlement, or eligibility for a trust payment.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9096056222915649}
+{"content": "AM16: Heat pump installations for multi-unit residential buildings\nAM16: Heat pump installations for multi-unit residential buildings\nBy law, the UK is committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To achieve this goal our power grid has already begun to decarbonise and, to make the most of this, much of our building stock is destined to become ‘all-electric’ – as well as being cooled, lit and powered by electricity many of our buildings will also be heated with electricity.\nHeat pumps are the most efficient way to generate heat from electricity. Consequently, they have a crucial role to play in the transition to net zero, particularly in the residential sector where traditionally their market penetration has been low. AM16: Heat pump installations for multi-residential buildings provides guidance on the design and installation of heat pump systems for high-density developments, such as medium- and high-rise apartment buildings, care homes and student accommodation, including existing buildings. This guidance assumes that a heat pump has already been selected as the preferred primary heat source and principally covers installations within the UK market.\nThis Applications Manual deals predominantly with the design and optimisation of heat pump systems. It also covers the full life cycle, including installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning. Cost is always a key project driver – perhaps more so in residential construction than many others – and guidance on relative capital, energy and maintenance costs is included to help designers keep a weather eye on their client’s investment and the homeowners’ bills.\nA series of case studies are included detailing where heat pumps have been applied to new and existing multi-unit residential projects. In time, as heat pumps grow in popularity, so will the industry’s portfolio of success stories.\nHeat pumps will be a big part of our future as building services engineers and AM16 provides timely guidance and resource as we start down the road to an all-electric, zero carbon future.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.536636233329773}
+{"content": "Scientists at UNIST have developed a ternary catalyst that converts greenhouse gases into hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The catalyst is composed of cobalt, nickel, and iron.\nThe dry reforming of methane (DRM) utilizes two ozone-harming substances, carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), to create a syngas mixture of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2). Usually, nickel-based catalysts are the best options for the noble metals in the DRM response since they are cheap and dynamic. However, they become deactivated because of carbon deposition (coking), the accumulation of porous carbon materials, and the agglomeration of carbon particles.\nProfessor Guntae Kim in the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST said,\n“This research, which focused on the development of a catalyst with enhanced activity and stability, will greatly contribute to the commercialization of the DRM technique.” “The catalyst’s cobalt-nickel-iron alloy nanoparticles allow the generation of a larger number of exsolved nanoparticles, separated at critical temperatures, to cause more enhanced catalytic activity than the conventional catalyst’s nickel monometallic and cobalt-nickel bimetallic particles.” “The activity and stability of a catalyst must be secured to produce syngas and hydrogen through DRM stably. The research team further noted that the exsolved catalyst exhibited exceptional stability, with continuous DRM operation for about 350 hours at a temperature above 750°C.” Journal Reference: Sangwook Joo, Kyeounghak Kim, Ohhun Kwon, et al., Enhancing Thermocatalytic Activities by Upshifting the d-Band Center of Exsolved Co-Ni-Fe Ternary Alloy Nanoparticles for the Dry Reforming of Methane. DOI: 10.1002/anie.202101335", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5745741128921509}
+{"content": "As the COVID lockdown, while varying in some countries, continues globally, the availability of semiconductors have become scarce. This will inevitably reduce the manufacturing of processor chips and furthermore affecting the production of smartphones, PCs and other devices.\nIn order to oversee the situation, major tech giants such as Intel, AMD and Nvidia made a request, to the current President of the United States Joe Biden, to accelerate semiconductor productions through a letter written by the Semiconductor Industry Association. A part of the letter stated the following:\n“We therefore urge you to include in your recovery and infrastructure plan substantial funding for incentives for semiconductor manufacturing, in the form of grants and/or tax credits, and for basic and applied semiconductor research. We believe bold action is needed to address the challenges we face. The costs of inaction are high.”\nThe letter included signatures from the top semiconductor executives including Bob Swan from Intel, Lisa Su from AMD including other major companies such as the likes of IBM, Qualcomm etc. This letter was sent after President Biden had pledged to oversee the global semiconductor shortage.\nFurthermore, President Biden plans to sign an executive order to conduct a supply chain review for crucial semiconductor components.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5035598278045654}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground: Obesity (OB) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are chronic conditions associated with disease burden, and their comorbidity appears more common among women. Mechanisms linking these conditions may involve inflammatory and metabolic pathways. The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of MDD on relationships between OB and cardiometabolic function, and sex differences therein. Materials and Methods: Adult offspring from the New England Family Studies (NEFS) were assessed at ages 39-50, including anthropometry, cardiometabolic profile assays, and metabolic syndrome. Individuals were grouped by body mass index (BMI) and MDD status: healthy weight with (n = 50) or without MDD (n = 95) and obese with (n = 79) or without MDD (n = 131). The interaction of (recurrent) MDD and BMI on cardiometabolic markers was tested using quantile regression models. Results: Participants with MDD exhibited significantly higher hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) than those without MDD (5.60% vs. 5.35%, p < 0.05). Women with comorbid recurrent MDD and OB had higher HbA1c levels compared to obese women without MDD (5.75% vs. 5.44%, p < 0.05); an interaction between MDD and BMI status was not observed among men. Conclusions: We demonstrated sex differences in the interaction between BMI and recurrent MDD status on a primary biomarker for diabetes risk, suggesting a common metabolic pathway predisposing women to these comorbid conditions. Further investigation is needed to identify mechanisms that may lead to more effective, sex-dependent screening and therapies.\nKeywords diabetes epidemiology long-term weight mental health obesity ASJC Scopus subject areas Medicine(all)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.655469536781311}
+{"content": "Laminar organization of neurons in cerebral cortex is critical for normal brain function. Two distinct cellular events guarantee the emergence of laminar organization– coordinated sequence of neuronal migration, and generation of radial glial cells that supports neurogenesis and neuronal migration. Our goal is to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal migration and layer formation in the mammalian cerebral cortex. Towards this goal, we are studying the following three related questions: 1. What are the signals that regulate the establishment, development and differentiation of radial glial cells, a key substrate for neuronal migration and a source of new neurons in cerebral cortex?2. What are the signals for neuronal migration that determine how neurons reach their appropriate positions in the developing cerebral cortex?3. What are the specific cell-cell adhesion related mechanisms that determine how neurons migrate and coalesce into distinct layers in the developing cerebral cortex?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6225144863128662}
+{"content": "Embracing OER as one of the most relevant assets within the Open Education movement has proved to be growing its adherence in LatAm. Although digital repositories are the channel with the largest capillarization potential for scholars and lifelong learners in the region, LatAm countries still face a great challenge when it comes to equally guaranteeing access to education. This presentation aims to showcase a case study that analyses the OA policies from 4 countries from the region and propose a sustainability model for OER digital repositories, including their copyright legislation factors.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.996434211730957}
+{"content": "Abstrakt\nThe fuzzy front in product development is frequently mentioned as the most critical phase of the innovation process, and the five cases of successful design innovations here indicate that experiments and an experimental approach are generating positive outcomes. The experiments in the cases can be characterized as various forms of prototyping. Interestingly the prototyping and experiments took place in the very early phases of the innovation process, rather than later as often advised and interestingly experimentation in the cases here appears to be a vehicle for creating new options. Furthermore, the analysis demonstrates that prototyping can be considered as a punctuation device, as it offers those involved the option of opting out of ongoing processes, routines and engage in playful behavior by allowing for a freer experimentation with materials, processes, methods to challenge existing knowledge and explore potential solutions. In science, by contrast, experimentation generally is carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis, in other words it seems to be associated with testing options rather than creating them.\nOriginalsprog Engelsk Tidsskrift CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation Vol/bind 1 Udgave nummer 1 Sider (fra-til) 35-41 Antal sider 7 ISSN 2413-9505 DOI Status Udgivet - 2017 Emneord Fuzzy Front End Experiments Prototypes Punctuation Playfulness", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9748385548591614}
+{"content": "The safety of goods and people is a key issue for energy operators. This imperative is based on the ability to prevent incidents,\nassess their risks and respond appropriately to incidents. when they occur. The first link in the chain is the implementation of the most effective gas leak detection technologies, and detection strategies tailored to each case. Related skills: gas quality.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9879500269889832}
+{"content": "Despite some recent rains, drought conditions are persisting.\nAccording to the US Army Corps of Engineers, winter releases from Gavins Point Dam will be 12,000 cubic feet per second as part of the overall water conservation measures.\nJohn Remus, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Basin Water Management Division, says last month the Corps reduced Gavins Point releases to 4,000 cfs as tributary flows downstream of the system increased. As the tributary runoff subsides, the Gavins Point releases will be adjusted to meet navigation flow targets.\nDespite localized heavy rainfall events throughout the basin during August, drought conditions expanded across the basin due to the exceptionally dry soils. August runoff in the upper Basin was 54% of average.\nAccording to the National Drought Mitigation Center, drought degradation is occurring across much of the upper Basin. Approximately 83% of the Missouri River basin is experiencing some form of abnormally dry conditions or drought. The seasonal drought outlook, which extends through the end of November, shows drought conditions persisting across most of the upper Basin.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8026692867279053}
+{"content": "No currently open grant opportunities\nIn November '13, the Israeli Ministry of Education announced its intention to introduce a new concept in Israel – public summer school for elementary schoolchildren. The main objective behind the idea was to create meaningful learning experiences for low-income Israeli children during July, thereby introducing a value-added “11th month” to the Israeli school year.\nSensing the urgency of this exciting new opportunity, two prominent family foundations – the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation and The Steinhardt Family Foundation in Israel – decided to take action. These insightful foundations recognized the increasing importance of English for Israeli students and professionals, on the one hand, and the growing need for an authentic educational service project in Israel for young, international Jewishly-connected educators, on the other. The two foundations partnered with Israel's Ministry of Education to create a unique new program on Israel’s educational landscape – TALMA.\nUnder the guiding belief that English proficiency is essential to unlocking future opportunities for Israel's low-income youth, TALMA's social justice driven international educators devote their summer to volunteer-teaching with TALMA. In return, participating educators - TALMA Fellows - receive an all-expenses-paid summer of top-notch professional development and networking opportunities in Israel, an inspiring location that serves as the ideal backdrop for learning how to lead and create social change within complex systems and environments.\nTALMA has impacted more than 120 schools, 500+ educators & 10,000+ students spanning all of Israel's diverse populations. This giving circle is to ensure the continuation & expansion of TALMA's impact and community.\nNo currently open grant opportunities No grants awarded yet\nOur Jewish Giving Circle Incubator will help you bring your giving circle to life. Whether you're 23 or 73, interested in social justice or Jewish innovation, and ready to give $50 or $10,000, we want you to join the Incubator. Apply today!\nApplications are open until July 31st.Apply Now", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6691887378692627}
+{"content": "Pennsylvania voters of every political party are expressing their support for public health policies that better protect us from pollution. This includes emissions released through fracking by the shale gas industry, which has flooded into Western Pennsylvania over the last decade.\nThe Ohio River Valley Institute’s recent opinion poll reveals that 78% of Pennsylvania voters are concerned about how pollution affects their community’s health. At........", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8980889916419983}
+{"content": "Abstract Date Presented 4/20/2018\nFeeding challenges are prevalent in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often disrupting family mealtimes. Limited research has examined tools families incorporate to support mealtime engagement. This study explored the tools (e.g., toys, books) and their purpose that families used during mealtimes with children with ASD.\nPrimary Author and Speaker: Jessica Muesbeck Additional Authors and Speakers: Shannon Kant, Brittany St. John, and Karla Ausderau", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9987300038337708}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe aims of this study were to examine the effect of old age on the pharmacokinetics of morphine and morphine-6β-glucuronide (M6G) and their relationships to antinociceptive activity. Morphine (21.0 μmol/kg) or M6G (21.7 μmol/kg) were administered s.c, to young adult and aged male Hooded-Wistar rats. Antinociceptive effect was measured by the tail-flick method at various times up to 2.5 h or 6.5 h after morphine or M6G administration, respectively, and concentrations of morphine, morphine-3β-glucuronide (M3G) and M6G in plasma and brain were determined by HPLC. Creatinine clearance was significantly lower by 33% or 21% in aged compared to young adult rats receiving morphine or M6G, respectively. After morphine administration, the areas under the (i) antinociceptive effect-time curve, (ii) plasma morphine concentration-time curve, and (iii) brain morphine concentration-time curve were not different between young adult and aged rats. However, the AUC for plasma M3G was five-fold higher in the aged relative to young adult rats, which could not be accounted for by only a 33% lower creatinine clearance. M6G was not detected in any plasma or brain sample from rats administered morphine and no M3G was detected in brain. For M6G administration, the areas under the (i) antinociceptive effect-time curve, and (ii) plasma M6G concentration-time curve were 1.8- and 1.6-fold higher in aged compared to young adult rats, respectively. Concentrations of M6G in brain were below the limit of quantification. No morphine or M3G was detected in any of the plasma or brain samples of rats administered M6G. The results demonstrate no change in morphine antinociception and pharmacokinetics with age, and suggest that blood-brain barrier permeability and receptor sensitivity to morphine are not altered in aged rats. Accumulation of M3G in plasma of aged rats is probably due to diminished renal clearance of M3G in addition to a reduction in the biliary excretion of M3G. The heightened sensitivity of the aged rats to M6G is probably due to the observed altered kinetics of M6G rather than a pharmacodynamic change.\nKeywords Age Morphine Morphine-6β-glucuronide Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics Rat", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5739722847938538}
+{"content": "The Molecular Analysis for Precision Oncology Congress 2022 will take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 14 to 16 October.\nMAP is the leading global meeting dedicated to precision oncology, defined as molecular profiling of tumours to identify targetable alterations. This oncology field is fast evolving and has now entered the mainstream of clinical practice.\nAt MAP 2022, international key opinion leaders will explain how to use genomic data for treating cancer patients, matching such data to a specific drug or therapy, based on the genetic drivers detected in the patients’ tumours, and they will debate about the future challenges in precision oncology.\nThe MAP Congress is the result of a solid partnership among Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and Unicancer, all committed to offering the best care to people with cancer worldwide, through oncology education and research.\nWe look forward to seeing you at MAP 2022 in Amsterdam!\nVenue\nThe Congress will take place at the Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage, Damrak 243, Amsterdam\nOrganisation\nMAP Congress Team\nc/o ESMO Head Office Via Ginevra 4 6900 Lugano Switzerland map@esmo.org", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7227916717529297}
+{"content": "To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. I. INTRODUCTION\nSimply put, a ‘\nPonzi scheme‘ is a scam\ninvestment purposed at cheating investors. It involves persuading the public to invest in fraudulent, seemingly lucrative, schemes. With nearly no real income, these thrive on a consistent progression of new money to survive. When it reaches a point of no new investors, or the existing one’s cash out, the scheme collapses. On the face of it, its irrationality is evident. Yet, the threat it has posed in domestic society is undeniable.\nResorting to investment schemes that offer high returns is not\nuncommon. Undoubtedly, extraordinarily high returns to the tune of 100-120% are red flags. But this continues to remain a deeply ingrained socio-economic problem. 1\nCharles Ponzi in the early 1920s notably duped thousands of New\nEngland residents by…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7579575777053833}
+{"content": "At birth, synaptic sites in developing rodent muscles are innervated by numerous motor axons. During subsequent weeks, this multiple innervation disappears as one terminal strengthens, and all the others are eliminated. Experimental perturbations that alter neuromuscular activity affect the rate of synaptic refinement, with more activity accelerating the time to single innervation and neuromuscular blockade retarding it. However, it remains unclear whether patterns of muscle use (driven by endogenous neuronal activity) contribute to the rate of synapse elimination. For this reason we examined the timing of supernumerary nerve terminal elimination at synapses in extraocular muscles (EOMs), a specialized set of muscles controlling eye movements. On the basis of their exceptionally high patterns of activity, we hypothesized that synaptic refinement would be greatly accelerated at these synapses. We found, however, that rates of synaptic refinement were only modestly accelerated in rectus and oblique EOMs compared with synapses in somite-derived skeletal muscle. In contrast to these results, we observed a dramatic delay in the elimination of supernumerary nerve terminals from synapses in the levator palpebrae superioris (LPS) muscle, a specialized EOM that initiates and maintains eyelid elevation. In mice, natural eye opening occurs at the end of the second postnatal week of development. Thus, although synapse elimination is occurring in most EOMs and somite-derived skeletal muscles, it appears to be dramatically delayed in a set of specialized eyelid muscles that remain immobile during early postnatal development.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8520498871803284}
+{"content": "case study corporate credit analysisgo to sitehttps://abt.edu/bestsellers/centro-medico-polispecialistico-villanova-di-guidonia/22/seeessays on how to stop bullying in schoolgo to linkhelp writing essaypatatas al cialisfluoxetine hcl 20 mg pricewatchsource urlpiled higher and deeper thesis writingfollow linkclick hereseealternative viewpoints essaycialis danmarkhttps://thembl.org/masters/case-study-security-risk-assessment/60/argumentative essay on medicinebenefits of a positive organizational culture essayviagra meno costosohttps://medpsychmd.com/nurse/viagra-irregular-heartbeat/63/see url200mg celebrex medicine vioxxfollowhttps://campuschildcare-old.wm.edu/thinking/essay-about-love-poetry/10/source urlhttps://abt.edu/bestsellers/is-it-dangerous-to-take-cialis/22/get linkdescriptive essay on hiroshimahttps://eagfwc.org/men/viagra-super-force-reviews/100/https://chanelmovingforward.com/stories/top-writing-services/51/ BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has outlined various concerns the Federation has with respect to the recent listing of the twin island Federation as a non-cooperative tax jurisdiction by the European Union.\nEarlier today (Monday, March 26), Prime Minister Harris expressed concerns of fairness, deadlines and economical impact during a meeting with a high-level European Union mission, led by Director-General for International Cooperation and Development in the European Commission, Mr. Stefano Manservisi.\nDuring the frank discussions, which were also attended by Financial Secretary in the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, Mrs. Hilary Hazel and Cabinet Secretary, Mrs. Josephine Huggins, Dr. Harris said that his Government strongly rejects St. Kitts and Nevis’ inclusion to the list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, noting that “the process in our view is somewhat a bit unfair; unfair to small states like St. Kitts and Nevis in that we hardly had enough time to deal with these issues; and the kind of guidelines, which the EU provides is highly inadequate.”\nPrime Minister Harris stressed that the matter of blacklisting countries is one that should not be taken lightly. He added, “Every country in our view should be given real opportunities and reasonable timeframe within which to respond to these requirements.”\nFinancial Secretary, Mrs. Hilary Hazel, further noted that the language as it relates to the requirements outlined by the EU is often difficult to interpret and understand, and as a result creates a stumbling block.\nThe financial secretary also agreed with the summation by Prime Minister Harris that these decisions to list countries like St. Kitts and Nevis, which remain committed to international standards on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes, pose significant challenges for the country’s economy.\n“You mentioned that we had a fairly good showing relative to the OECS group in terms of the prospects for growth – financial services is one of those pillars that make this possible. And so to remove that pillar or to disrupt it in a significant way leaves us in a state where we would really have to do some serious reconfiguration of the economic structure of the country,” Mrs. Hazel stated.\nMr. Manservisi acknowledged the concerns expressed by Prime Minister Harris and the financial secretary and called for continued dialogue between small island states like St. Kitts and Nevis, the European Union and its partners.\nIn the case of St Kitts and Nevis, the only area of concern from the EU is in respect of fair taxation. It stated that “a jurisdiction should have no preferential tax measures that could be regarded as harmful and a jurisdiction should not facilitate offshore structures or arrangements aimed at attracting profits which do not reflect real economic activity in the jurisdiction.”\nFinancial Secretary Hazel stated, in a national address on March 13, that St. Kitts and Nevis is a committed and fully cooperative jurisdiction in the context of international tax transparency.\nThis, she said, is evident by the “Largely Compliant rating by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Further, Saint Kitts and Nevis has continued to expand its exchange of information network and is a signatory to the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance for Tax Matters.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6573039293289185}
+{"content": "After a loved one passes, you'll have to deal with their estate. In the best cases, this process goes smoothly, but estate disputes do occur. The Law Office of John Lemieux in Portland, ME can help with mediation or representation in an estate dispute. Attorney Lemieux answers most calls, texts and emails within a day and will provide assistance ASAP.\nYou can reach him at 207-347-3198.\nIf you've lost a loved one, the last thing you want to think about is a legal dispute. However, disputes are sometimes unavoidable. You may want to open an estate dispute if:\nYou suspect a will has been tampered with You have an ongoing conflict with an executor You are concerned about a sudden incapacitation\nIf someone experiences a sudden or unexpected incapacitation or disability, they may not have a will or trust in place. In this situation, it's best to find an estate dispute lawyer to help you. Retain attorney Lemieux for sound legal counsel.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.529180645942688}
+{"content": "The self-employed income support scheme (SEISS) grant, introduced by the government to help businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, is open for applications again.\nThis grant can award businesses up to £7,500.\nHowever, businesses may have to submit two turnover figures to successfully apply.\nHow do you apply?\nHMRC has either emailed or sent a letter to every self-employed taxpayer who may be able to apply for the grant. This gives the business a personal start date from which they can apply. Applying before the start date will invalidate the application and it will not be processed.\nDifferent start dates have been given to businesses to reduce the number of crashes the government website experiences.\nThe first day of application was the 29\nth July and will remain open until 30 September 2021. What makes a business eligible?\nHMRC has already conducted a basic check for eligibility within the 2019/20 tax return, submitted by 2 March 2021.\nWithin the tax return, the taxpayer must have made a declaration that they intend to keep trading in 2021/22. They must also have declared profits will sustain a ‘significant reduction’ between 1 May 2021 and 30 September 2021 due to the pandemic.\nWhile HMRC have not elaborated on the meaning of ‘significant’, the taxpayer is only required provide a forecast for profits in the period ending 30 September 2021. The forecast provided will not be re-examined after September 30\nth.\nHowever, businesses will need to keep any evidence of why they believed profits were going to be negatively impacted due to covid-19.\nDo not worry if you were too late to apply for the SEISS-4 grant. If you were eligible, you will still be able to apply for the SEISS-5 grant, so long as the other conditions are fulfilled.\nWhat turnover data do you need to submit?\nMost taxpayers applying will now need to submit two different turnover figures. These figures will be the 12-month turnover between April 2020/21, and, in most cases, the turnover figure for April 2019/20 as a reference point.\nNew businesses who started trading in 2019/20 and did not have a self-employed trade between the years 2016/17 to 2018/19, do not have to provide any turnover figures. HMRC already has the figure for 2019/20 via their tax return.\nThese businesses will receive the higher-level grant, awarding them 80% average trading profits across 3 months.\nSome argue that turnover does not accurately measure the ‘significant losses’ incurred to the business due to the pandemic. Other factors like deferred loan repayments and staff redundancies might mean the business is worse off despite a stable turnover.\n[Article written 8th Aug, 2021]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6690126657485962}
+{"content": "Big Development in Electronic IDs Market as Researchers Create a New Method to Identify Counterfeit Electronic Devices\nPosted On September 21, 2021\nThe interconnection between digital electronics, wireless technologies, and micromechanical electronic has grown over the decade. However, with the growing ease also comes the question of security. The Internet of Things is exceptionally vulnerable to forgeries and external tampering, leading to complete telecommunication networks failure. In 2017, counterfeit devices sold from pharmaceuticals to electronics comprised $1.2 Trillion (approx.) worldwide. As a result, improved security measures or solutions that can assist consumers in distinguishing between counterfeit and genuine products are urgently needed.\nResearchers have unveiled a new method that could help avert counterfeit computer chips and other technologies from saturating the market. The approach demonstrated can authenticate products prior to their shipment from the factors electronically. The method has the potential to be a massive contribution to the Electronic Ids Market as it facilitates unique identifications of components in a way that is unalterable, inexpensive, and secure.\nTo develop the method, the team employed a popular technique referred to as ‘doping.’ The process involves the implantation of tiny clusters of “foreign” atoms (differentiated from the elements present in the device) beneath the surface. The atoms so implanted work towards altering the electrical properties of the device’s topmost layer without causing any harm. Thus, a unique label is created as a result that can be read-only through an electrical scanner.\nDoping as a tool for creating electronic tags for the device is not a particularly novel idea. However, the present technique gets the edge as it uses the sharp tip of an AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) to probe the implant atoms. This makes the procedure cost-efficient and straightforward while also reducing the need for sophisticated equipment than the techniques that employ lasers or beams of ions. Further, the process is also comparatively less damaging.\nThe team narrated that a sticker is embedded in every device wherein each is electronic and unique due to the different amounts and forms of dopant present in atoms. Every dopant-modified lattice has novel impedance according to type and amount of dopant. This results in the production of a lattice that can work as a differentiated electronic label like a nanometer-scale version of a QR code. Whenever a beam of radio waves from the scanner is directed towards the device, the electrically altered lattice will respond by producing a unique radiofrequency matching their impedance. In this manner, counterfeit devices can be easily recognized as they would never respond to the scanner like the original ones.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7031254768371582}
+{"content": "Removalists make it easy and convenient to move your home or office. An ideal move involves some collaboration between the client and removalist. The article below discusses a few disclosures that you should make when hiring a removalist. Hopefully, it will ensure you have an easy time when dealing with your removalist.\n1. The Location Of Your Home And New Premises\nYou must give intricate details about the location of your current and new premises. This enables the removalist to know how far they will have to transport your items. Besides, they will know when to schedule the move if the roads are impassable during certain times of the day. Remember to inform the removalist if you live in a multi-storey building. Remember, they might require special equipment to move your items down a narrow staircase.\n2. The Items You Intend To Move\nThe removalist must know the items that you intend to move. This ensures that they come with the right truck and equipment. In some cases, the removalist will visit your home for a physical inspection. If this is not possible, send the removalist photos. This ensures adequate preparation. For example, the removalist could ask you to defrost the refrigerator a few hours before they arrive. If you have sensitive electronics, the removalist will ask if you have their original packaging material. If not, they will look for special boxes, removal blankets and bubble wrap.\n3. Your Valuables\nMany people will forget to inform the removalist about their valuables. However, they need this information since the presence of valuables will significantly affect how the removalist plans the move. For example, you might need a secure transport option to move expensive paintings, rare artefacts and jewellery.\n4. Moving Time\nWhen do you intend to move? Most removalists will try and move within your schedule. However, different factors could compel the removalist to adjust the removal time. For example, if you are moving interstate, the removalist could ask you to move late at night since some states restrict heavy haulage during the day.\n5. Removal Budget\nAsk the removalist for a quote and check if it falls within your budget. If the quote is too high, ask the professional to initiate some cost-saving measures. For example, you could lease the moving cartons instead of purchasing them. Alternatively, you could ask the removalist to use a backloading service.\nWhen hiring a removalist, disclose the location of your premises, what you plan to move, your valuables and your budget. Contact a company that offers furniture removal solutions to learn more.\nShare", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9951716065406799}
+{"content": "The\nWyoming standard residential lease agreement is used to establish a rental arrangement between a landlord and tenant in a legal document signed by both parties. Once completed, the lease will relay all the terms and conditions of the agreement, including the rental price, lease term, tenant’s responsibilities, and landlord’s rules and right to access.\nThe document will also list any additional fees, payments, and deposits that the tenant will be required to make, as well as any utilities, appliances, and furnishings that are included in the rental. The document becomes legally binding when both parties have signed, and it remains effective for the duration of its terms or until the contract is breached.\nHandbook (Guide) – Landlord-Tenant Handbook\nContents Maximum – Not mentioned in state statutes. Returning (§ 1-21-1208(a)) – Thirty (30) days from lease termination date or fifteen (15) days from the date that the landlord receives the tenant’s new address.\nState law does not specify when rent must be paid or if the tenant is allowed a grace period before late fees can be charged for past due rent. Therefore, rent is due as stated in the lease and the tenant will not receive a grace period unless the written agreement provides for one.\nUsed to disclose the use of lead paint in the rental unit (required if the dwelling was built before 1978).\nIf any portion of the tenant’s security deposit is non-refundable, the tenant must be informed via written notice at the time the landlord or designated agent is receiving the deposit.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9167096018791199}
+{"content": "Employee experience has risen to the top of many organisations’ agendas as they strive to differentiate themselves, and the ongoing pandemic has only amplified its importance.\nThis report set out to understand what factors are driving employee experience at various organisations, what strategies are being implemented to improve it, and what’s preventing them from reaching their goals.\nThe report is filled with eye-opening findings, including this significant response:\nRequest Free!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 1.0000094175338745}
+{"content": "Object\nEmerging research in evoked broadband electrocorticographic (ECoG) measurement from the cortical surface suggests that it might cleanly delineate the functional organization of cortex. The authors sought to demonstrate whether this could be done in a same-session, online manner to identify receptive and expressive language areas.\nMethods\nThe authors assessed the efficacy of simple integration of “χ-band” (76–200 Hz) change in the ECoG signal by implementing a simple band-pass filter to estimate broadband spectral change. Following a brief (less than 10-second) period to characterize baseline activity, χ-band activity was integrated while 7 epileptic patients with implanted ECoG electrodes performed a verb-generation task.\nResults\nWhile the patients were performing verb-generation or noun-reading tasks, cortical activation was consistently identified in primary mouth motor area, superior temporal gyrus, and Broca and Wernicke association areas. Maps were robust after a mean time of 47seconds (using an “activation overlap” measure). Correlation with electrocortical stimulation was not complete and was stronger for noun reading than verb generation.\nConclusions\nBroadband ECoG changes can be captured online to identify eloquent cortex. This demonstrates the existence of a powerful new tool for functional mapping in the operative and chronic implant setting.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6989039182662964}
+{"content": "NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – Noninvasive prenatal testing has limited clinical utility for subchromosomal abnormalities, according to a team of UK-based researchers.\nAs the popularity of NIPT tests for detecting fetal aneuploidies like trisomies 21, 18, and 13 has risen, commercial providers have moved to expand their offerings to include recurrent microdeletions and microduplications.\nBut as University College London's Lyn Chitty and her colleagues reported in the\nAmerican Journal of Human Genetics today, a calling pipeline they developed to detect subchromosomal rearrangements could not reliably detect microdeletions or microduplications even as it uncovered most large chromosomal rearrangements.\nWhile increasing sequencing depth could improve detection, it would also increase the false positive rate, the researchers noted.\n\"[T]o be effective, NIPT must be able to detect chromosomal rearrangements across the whole genome for a very low false-positive rate,\" Chitty and her colleagues wrote in their paper. \"Because standard NIPT can only detect the majority of larger chromosomal rearrangements and requires knowledge of fetal fraction, we consider that it is not yet ready for routine clinical implementation. \"\nA study appearing in the\nProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last month similarly reported that while NIPT approaches could detect subchromosomal deletions and duplications, they would likely need a higher fetal DNA percentage or depth of coverage than conventional aneuploidy testing, and would have a higher false positive rate.\nIn this study, Chitty and her colleagues used 12-plex sequencing to detect chromosomal rearrangement in 20 of the 31 cell-free DNA samples obtained from maternal plasma they examined. All the samples, which were collected as part of the UK Rapid Accurate Prenatal Noninvasive Diagnosis project, contained known unbalanced chromosomal rearrangements.\nFor 15 of the 18 samples with CNVs larger than 6 megabases, the researchers were able to detect at least one abnormality, a sensitivity of 83 percent.\nHowever, the researchers were only able to detect CNVs smaller than 6 megabases in five samples, and three of those had duplications for which the mother was also a carrier. For the 10 other samples with small CNVs, only two were correctly identified, a sensitivity of 20 percent.\nThe researchers also tested their pipeline on a set of 534 samples with no known chromosomal abnormalities. After filtering, they had false calls in two samples, yielding a specificity of 99.6 percent.\nDeeper sequencing — to a read depth of 120 million reads — identified fetal CNVs that were missed at the shallower sequencing depth in nine of the 11 samples. For instance, they noted that a 22q11.2 deletion in one fetus could be detected once the sequencing depth reached 32 million reads.\nOverall, deeper sequencing increased the test sensitivity to 94 percent for CNVs larger than 6 megabases and to 93 percent for CNVs larger than 1.5 megabases.\nDeeper sequencing also failed to reveal CNVs that had been previously identified. This discrepancy, the researchers noted, is likely due to fetal fraction. In one case, a male fetus was reported to have a 3-megabase deletion in 22q11.2, but using the reads mapped to the Y chromosome, the researchers estimated the fetal fraction to be only 2.5 percent.\nChitty and her colleagues estimated their power to detect CNVs of different sizes at a range of fetal fractions. While they noted that their calculations are specific to their laboratory, they found that the sensitivity of the test didn't improve substantially with increased sequencing depth if the fetal fraction fell below 5 percent.\nAt the same time, they reported that CNVs as small as 1 megabase could be detected with 38 million reads if the fetal fraction was greater than 20 percent.\nThe cost of increasing the sequencing depth, they noted, would be high, and would lead to an increased false positive rate.\n\"Given that a significant benefit of using NIPT to screen for aneuploidy is the increased safety secondary to the reduced need for invasive testing, extending NIPT to include screening for subchromosomal rearrangements stands to reverse some of this benefit whilst not offering comprehensive detection of pathogenic rearrangements,\" Chitty and her colleagues wrote.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6012574434280396}
+{"content": "NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – A research team from China and Korea has characterized the mutations found in secondary glioblastoma (GBM), uncovering potentially-targetable MET alterations in cases with more rampant disease progression and poorer outcomes.\nInvestigators at Capital Medical University, Hong Kong University, and elsewhere used whole-genome, exome, and/or targeted DNA sequencing to assess samples from 145 East Asian individuals with secondary GBM — a recurrent form of the disease that arose after standard treatment with the non-selective, DNA-damaging chemotherapy temozolomide (TMZ).\nTogether with RNA sequence data for a subset of the cases, their genomic data revealed hypermutated secondary GBM cases and cases marked by recurrent TP53 mutations, MET amplifications, fusions involving the PTPRZ1-MET genes, and exon skipping events affecting exon 14 of MET.\nIn a paper published online today in\nCell, the team noted that there appeared to be potential for targeting the MET exon 14 skipping and PTPRZ1-MET fusions — which often co-occur — using a MET kinase inhibitor known as PLB-1001. That compound produced promising results in cell line or tumor xenografts experiments, as well as in a phase I clinical trial which included 18 secondary GBM or glioma patients with exon 14-skipped MET or PTPRZ1-MET fusions, the group reported.\n\"Given the lack of therapeutic options for recurrent tumor[s] under TMZ treatment, our study has provided a promising therapeutic strategy of PLB-1001 mono- and combinatorial treatments with TMZ chemotherapy for patients with MET alterations,\" the authors wrote.\nThe researchers brought together samples from 188 secondary GBM patients enrolled through efforts such as the Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas project or at the Samsung Medical Center. Using Illumina instruments, they sequenced genomes, exomes, or a panel of 272 Agilent SureSelect-captured gene sequences in matched tumor and normal samples from 145 cases.\nAlong with somatic alterations identified from these sequences, the team did RNA sequencing in 78 of the secondary GBM samples to get a closer look at the gene fusions and MET exon 14 skipping events. The latter alterations were present in 14 percent of the cases, and a comparison with available primary GBM and low-grade glioma (LGG) data pointed to particularly low overall survival rates for secondary GBM cases with METex14.\nThe researchers examined the MET changes in more detail in secondary GBM, primary GBM, and LGG. They found that METex14 alterations — linked to enhanced MET/STAT3 signaling, a boost tumor growth, and tumor gene expression and microenvironment differences — often occurred in conjunction with the PTPRZ1-MET fusions.\nBased on the growth inhibition they saw in cell lines treated with several MET inhibitors, the researchers pursued a phase I clinical trial using PLB-1001, which has binding abilities that suggested it should cross the blood brain barrier to get into the brain. In that dose escalation study, which involved nine secondary GBM and nine advanced glioma patients with METex14 or PTPRZ1-MET fusions in their tumors, they reported a partial response in two patients with secondary GBM.\nThe median response duration spanned more than 62 days, the team noted, while the median progression-free survival reached 80 days during the monotherapy trial.\n\"Encouragingly, PLB-1001 achieves partial response in at least two advanced [secondary GBM] patients with rarely significant side effects,\" the authors wrote, \"underscoring the clinical potential for precisely treating gliomas using this therapy.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7638543844223022}
+{"content": "This guideline covers exercise referral schemes for people aged 19 and older, in particular, those who are inactive or sedentary. The aim is to encourage people to be physically active.\nSearch results 481 results\nThis guideline covers lifestyle weight management services for children and young people aged under 18 who are overweight or obese. It advises how to deliver effective weight management programmes that support children and young people to change their lifestyle and manage their weight.\nThis guideline covers helping people to stop smoking in acute, maternity and mental health services. It promotes smokefree policies and services and recommends effective ways to help people stop smoking or to abstain from smoking while using or working in secondary care settings.\nThis guideline covers changing health-damaging behaviours among people aged 16 and over using interventions such as goals and planning, feedback and monitoring, and social support. It aims to help tackle a range of behaviours including alcohol misuse, poor eating patterns, lack of physical activity, unsafe sexual behaviour and smoking.\nThis guideline covers the link between body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and the risk of disease among adults from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in the UK. The aim was to determine whether lower cut-off points should be used for these groups as a trigger for lifestyle interventions to prevent conditions such as diabetes, myocardial infarction or stroke.\nThis guideline covers improving oral health by developing and implementing a strategy that meets the needs of people in the local community. It aims to promote and protect people’s oral health by improving their diet and oral hygiene, and by encouraging them to visit the dentist regularly.\nThis guideline covers providing brief advice on physical activity to adults in primary care. It aims to improve health and wellbeing by raising awareness of the importance of physical activity and encouraging people to increase or maintain their activity level.\nThis guideline covers reducing harm from smoking. It aims to help people, particularly those who are highly dependent on nicotine, who:\nThis guideline covers good practice for developing, authorising, using and updating patient group directions. It also offers advice on deciding whether a patient group direction is needed.\nThis guideline covers a set of principles that can be used to help people change their behaviour. The aim is for practitioners to use these principles to encourage people to adopt a healthier lifestyle by, for example, stopping smoking, adopting a healthy diet and being more physically active.\nThis guideline covers diagnosing and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people (under 18s). It aims to raise awareness of symptoms that need investigating and treating, and to reassure parents and carers that regurgitation is common in infants under 1 year.\nThis guideline covers how to identify adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes. It aims to remind practitioners that age is no barrier to being at high risk of, or developing, the condition. It also aims to help them provide those at high risk with an effective and appropriate intensive lifestyle-change programme to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. The recommendations in this guideline can be used alongside the NHS Health Check programme .\nThis guideline covers people living in England with ancestral links to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka who use traditional South Asian varieties of smokeless tobacco. The aim is to help them stop using tobacco that is placed in the mouth or nose (but not burned). It does not include oral snuff products that are sucked.\nThis guideline covers supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children under 5 through home visiting, childcare and early education. It aims to optimise care for young children who need extra support because they have or are at risk of social or emotional problems.\nThis guideline covers how local communities, with support from local organisations and networks, can help prevent people from becoming overweight or obese or help them lose weight. It aims to support sustainable and community-wide action to achieve this.\nThis guideline covers raising awareness of and testing for hepatitis B and C infection. It aims to ensure that people at increased risk of hepatitis B and C infection are tested.\nThis guideline covers home safety assessments, supplying and installing safety equipment and providing education and advice. It aims to prevent unintentional injuries among all children and young people aged under 15 but, in particular, those living in disadvantaged circumstances.\nThis guideline covers road speed limits, 20mph zones and engineering measures to reduce speed or make routes safer.\nThis guideline covers preventing type 2 diabetes in adult populations and communities who are at high risk. It aims to promote a healthy diet and physical activity at community and population level, and recommends how to tailor services for people in ethnic communities and other groups who are particularly at risk of type 2 diabetes.\nThis guideline covers encouraging people to increase the amount they walk or cycle for travel or recreation purposes.\nThis quality improvement guide was produced by NICE, in partnership with the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Its aim is twofold: to reduce the risk of harm from healthcare-associated infections for patients, staff and visitors; and to reduce the costs associated with preventable infection.\nThis guideline covers new buildings and communal outdoor areas. The aim is to ensure there are enough shady areas to protect people from overexposure to the sun.\nThis guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema and covers infection of other common skin conditions. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. The recommendations are for adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. They do not cover diagnosis.\nThis guideline covers mental health rehabilitation for adults with complex psychosis. It aims to ensure people can have rehabilitation when they need it and promotes a positive approach to long-term recovery. It includes recommendations on organising rehabilitation services, assessment and care planning, delivering programmes and interventions, and meeting people’s physical healthcare needs.\nThis guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for insect and spider bites and stings in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over, including those that occurred while travelling outside the UK. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.\nThis guideline covers interventions that use a digital or mobile platform to help people eat more healthily, become more active, stop smoking, reduce their alcohol intake or practise safer sex. The interventions include those delivered by text message, apps, wearable devices or the internet. The guideline only includes those that are delivered by the technology itself and not by healthcare professionals using technology to deliver interventions.\nThis guideline covers the diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and young people aged under 18. The guideline recommends how to support children and young people and their families and carers to maintain tight control of blood glucose to reduce the long-term risks associated with diabetes.\nThis guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.\nThis guideline covers care before, during and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It includes recommendations to ensure that people are given full information about their options for surgery, including anaesthesia. It offers advice for healthcare professionals on surgical procedures and ensuring safety during operations. It also offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery.\nThis guideline covers diagnosing and managing venous thromboembolic diseases in adults. It aims to support rapid diagnosis and effective treatment for people who develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). It also covers testing for conditions that can make a DVT or PE more likely, such as thrombophilia (a blood clotting disorder) and cancer.\nThis guideline covers integrated diagnostic reporting for diagnosing haematological cancer in adults, young people and children. It also covers staffing, facilities (levels of care) and multidisciplinary teams needed for adults and young people. It aims to improve care for people with suspected or diagnosed cancer by promoting best practice on the organisation of haematological cancer services.\nThis guideline covers how to identify the adults, young people and children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who have advanced liver fibrosis and are most at risk of further complications. It outlines the lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatments that can manage NAFLD and advanced liver fibrosis.\nThis guideline covers diagnosing and managing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in people aged 16 years and over. It aims to improve care for people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma by promoting the best tests for diagnosis and staging and the most effective treatments for 6 of the subtypes. Tests and treatments covered include excision biopsy, radiotherapy, immunochemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.\nThis guideline covers approaches to promoting social and emotional wellbeing in children aged 4 to 11 years in primary education. It includes planning and delivering programmes and activities to help children develop social and emotional skills and wellbeing. It also covers identifying signs of anxiety or social and emotional problems in children and how to address them.\nThis guideline covers how to encourage employees to be physically active. The aim is to increase the working population’s physical activity levels.\nThis guideline covers routine preoperative tests for people aged over 16 who are having elective surgery. It aims to reduce unnecessary testing by advising which tests to offer people before minor, intermediate and major or complex surgery, taking into account specific comorbidities (cardiovascular, renal and respiratory conditions and diabetes and obesity). It does not cover pregnant women or people having cardiothoracic procedures or neurosurgery.\nThis guideline covers the organisation and provision of major trauma services in pre-hospital and hospital settings, including ambulance services, emergency departments, major trauma centres and trauma units. It aims to reduce deaths and disabilities in people with serious injuries by providing a systematic approach to the delivery of major trauma care. It does not cover services for people with burns.\nThis guideline covers the assessment and early management of spinal column and spinal cord injury in pre-hospital settings (including ambulance services), emergency departments and major trauma centres. It covers traumatic injuries to the spine but does not cover spinal injury caused by a disease. It aims to reduce death and disability by improving the quality of emergency and urgent care.\nThis guideline covers assessing and managing suspected or confirmed cirrhosis in people who are 16 years or older. It aims to improve how cirrhosis is identified and diagnosed. It recommends tools to assess the severity of cirrhosis and gives advice on monitoring people with cirrhosis to detect and manage complications early, and referral criteria for tertiary care.\nThis guideline covers safe and effective prescribing of strong opioids for pain relief in adults with advanced and progressive disease. It aims to clarify the clinical pathway for prescribing and help to improve pain management and patient safety. Care during the last 2 to 3 days of life is covered by care of dying adults in the last days of life .\nThis guideline covers how upper gastrointestinal bleeding can be effectively managed in adults and young people aged 16 years and older. It aims to identify which diagnostic and therapeutic steps are useful so hospitals can develop a structure in which clinical teams can deliver an optimum service for people who develop this condition.\nThis guideline covers diagnosing and managing suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asperger’s syndrome and atypical autism) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve access and engagement with interventions and services, and the experience of care, for people with autism.\nThis guideline covers the longer-term psychological treatment and management of self-harm in people aged 8 and over. It aims to improve the quality of care and support for people who self harm and covers both single and recurrent episodes of self-harm.\nThis guideline covers assessment and referral for anaphylaxis. It aims to improve the quality of care for people with suspected anaphylaxis by detailing the assessments that are needed and recommending referral to specialist allergy services.\nThis guideline covers identifying people who wish to donate their organs after their death. It offers advice on how to approach families and carers of people who are nearing the end of life and how to seek consent for organ donation. It aims to promote discussion of organ donation as part of end-of-life care and to increase the number of organs available for people waiting for a transplant.\nThis guideline covers managing acute painful sickle cell episodes in children, young people and adults who present at hospital, from presentation until when they are discharged. It aims to reduce variation in how acute episodes are managed in hospital, focusing on effective, prompt and safe pain relief.\nThis guideline covers managing spasticity and co-existing motor disorders and their early musculoskeletal complications in children and young people (from birth up to their 19th birthday) with non-progressive brain disorders. It aims to reduce variation in practice and help healthcare professionals to select and use appropriate treatments.\nThis guideline covers assessing the risk of fragility fracture in people aged 18 and over with osteoporosis. It aims to provide guidance on the selection and use of risk assessment tools in the care of adults at risk of fragility fractures in all NHS settings.\nThis guideline covers detecting, diagnosing and treating women (18 years and older) who have, or are suspected of having, epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer or borderline ovarian cancer. It aims to enable earlier detection of ovarian cancer and improve initial treatment.\nThis guideline covers recognising and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder in children and young people from birth up to 19 years. It also covers referral. It aims to improve the experience of children, young people and those who care for them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9853951930999756}
+{"content": "Parents\nCITE is opposed to the independent use of screens by children under two in out-of-home care. We found this INFOGRAPHIC from across the pond on Twitter: Keeping Under Fives Safe Online. These will protect children at home.\nMore Than Baby Talk\nThe University of North Carolina’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute has just published “More Than Baby Talk,” an easily-readable and free online guide to igniting the communication and language skills of infants and toddlers. This guide includes ten research-based recommendations for educators and parents.\n“\nBy using these strategies, educators and parents can provide children with the rich language exposure and opportunities they need to enhance their language and communication.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6203388571739197}
+{"content": "S&W Seed CompanyFind Ratings Reports\nFinancial Analysis\nS&W SEED CO's gross profit margin for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2021 has significantly increased when compared to the same period a year ago. Even though sales decreased, the net income has increased. S&W SEED CO has very weak liquidity. Currently, the Quick Ratio is 0.38 which clearly shows a lack of ability to cover short-term cash needs. The company's liquidity decreased from the same period a year ago, despite already having very weak liquidity to begin with. This would indicate deteriorating cash flow.\nDuring the same period, stockholders' equity (\"net worth\") has decreased by 8.63% from the same quarter last year. The key liquidity measurements indicate that the company is in a position in which financial difficulties could develop in the near future.\nSTOCKS TO BUY: TheStreet Quant Ratings has identified a handful of stocks that can potentially TRIPLE in the next 12-months. To learn more visit www.TheStreetRatings.com.\nIncome Statement Q4 FY21 Q4 FY20 Net Sales ($mil) 22.77 25.87 EBITDA ($mil) -3.81 -4.27 EBIT ($mil) -5.15 -5.68 Net Income ($mil) -1.68 -4.8\nBalance Sheet Q4 FY21 Q4 FY20 Cash & Equiv. ($mil) 3.53 4.12 Total Assets ($mil) 151.47 155.96 Total Debt ($mil) 51.72 47.53 Equity ($mil) 74.42 81.46\nProfitability Q4 FY21 Q4 FY20 Gross Profit Margin 16.2 12.54 EBITDA Margin -16.73 -16.49 Operating Margin -22.63 -21.97 Sales Turnover 0.55 0.51 Return on Assets -12.65 -12.61 Return on Equity -25.76 -24.15\nDebt Q4 FY21 Q4 FY20 Current Ratio 1.44 1.68 Debt/Capital 0.41 0.37 Interest Expense 0.73 0.75 Interest Coverage -7.02 -7.59\nShare Data Q4 FY21 Q4 FY20 Shares outstanding (mil) 36.75 33.43 Div / share 0.0 0.0 EPS -0.05 -0.14 Book value / share 2.03 2.44 Institutional Own % n/a n/a Avg Daily Volume 77292.0 66998.0\nValuation\nSELL. This stock’s P/E ratio is negative, making its value useless in the assessment of premium or discount valuation, only displaying that the company has negative earnings per share. For additional comparison, its price-to-book ratio of 1.27 indicates a significant discount versus the S&P 500 average of 4.43 and a significant discount versus the subsector average of 4.13. The price-to-sales ratio is well below both the S&P 500 average and the subsector average, indicating a discount. After reviewing these and other key valuation criteria, S&W SEED CO proves to trade at a discount to investment alternatives.\nPrice/Earnings\nPrice/Cash Flow\nSANW NM Peers 22.53 SANW NM Peers 21.04\nNeutral. The absence of a valid P/E ratio happens when a stock can not be valued on the basis of a negative stream of earnings.\nSANW's P/E is negative making this valuation measure meaningless.\nNeutral. The P/CF ratio, a stock’s price divided by the company's cash flow from operations, is useful for comparing companies with different capital requirements or financing structures.\nSANW's P/CF is negative making the measure meaningless.\nPrice/Projected\nEarnings\nPrice to\nEarnings/Growth\nSANW NM Peers 19.96 SANW NA Peers 6.93\nNeutral. The absence of a valid price-to-projected earnings ratio happens when a stock can not be valued on the basis of a negative expected future earnings.\nSANW's ratio is negative making this valuation measure meaningless.\nNeutral. The PEG ratio is the stock’s P/E divided by the consensus estimate of long-term earnings growth. Faster growth can justify higher price multiples.\nRatio not available.\nPrice/Book\nEarnings Growth\nSANW 1.27 Peers 4.13 SANW 5.09 Peers 136.64\nDiscount. A lower price-to-book ratio makes a stock more attractive to investors seeking stocks with lower market values per dollar of equity on the balance sheet.\nSANW is trading at a significant discount to its peers.\nLower. Elevated earnings growth rates can lead to capital appreciation and justify higher price-to-earnings ratios.\nHowever, SANW is expected to significantly trail its peers on the basis of its earnings growth rate.\nPrice/Sales\nSales Growth\nSANW 1.13 Peers 2.33 SANW 5.61 Peers 8.48\nDiscount. In the absence of P/E and P/B multiples, the price-to-sales ratio can display the value investors are placing on each dollar of sales.\nSANW is trading at a significant discount to its subsector on this measurement.\nLower. A sales growth rate that trails the subsector implies that a company is losing market share.\nSANW significantly trails its peers on the basis of sales growth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6431418061256409}
+{"content": "My research explores the experiences of criminal justice involved individuals with a particular focus on community justice alternatives, such as restorative justice and bail. I draw from sociological and criminological theories that account for interactional dynamics, emotion, and punishment.\nMy research is also informed by principles of community engaged scholarship. Currently, I am lead researcher on a provincial study exploring Youth Justice Committees, a program model of restorative justice, in partnership with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.\nMy faculty position is associated with and located at the University of Guelph-Humber, Justice Studies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9905853271484375}
+{"content": "All branches of the military require affordable mobile shelter systems that offer rapid deployment. These military structures serve an essential role, and need to be:\nDurable Portable Easy to maintain\nEdge is proud to support all branches of the military by providing innovative military shelter solutions. Whether you need to house a small squad or a large platoon, Edge is a military shelter manufacturer that quickly addresses your needs.\nAs one of the leading military shelter manufacturers, Edge offers state-of-the-art structures that meet many needs. Our mobile shelter systems with military applications include:\nOur truss arch fabric building system is considered one of the most diverse structures available, and is an ideal mobile shelter system for the military. Edge’s truss structure provides the following benefits:\nRelocatable Naturally ventilated Easily installed Cost effective Easily cleaned Soundproof\nThis quickly deployable shelter features three main components: the frame, the fabric, and the foundation. This simple design eliminates the need for extra materials, which minimizes installation time.\nOur fabric buildings are customizable to suit your military shelter needs, easily relocated, and include a 15- to 25-year warranty.\nEdge’s economic fabric structures are ideal for use as temporary military structures. Our structures are built without posts or beams, maximizing your storage capacity. Our cost-effective facilities are priced $10,000 to $20,000 lower than standard structures, giving our economic solutions the most competitive prices on the market. Our economic structures are ideal for:\nStoring aircraft Emergency shelters Maintenance facilities\nEdge’s structures are built to last. We guarantee a lifespan of 15 to 40 years for our steel-framed solutions.\nEdge takes pride in providing a comprehensive approach that challenges the industry status quo. We go the extra mile by providing the following services:\nWe understand that the installation process for each military shelter is unique, which is why Edge offers installation assistance. Our supply and install process follows these steps:\nOur team of experts conducts a full site analysis and determines which fabric structure best suits your needs. We design your structure by customizing the framework, materials, and anchoring system to support the foundation. We develop the steel frame and durable fabric and oversee delivery to your site. Our expert installation crew arrives at your location and begins installation. Once installation is complete, our team cleans up the site and performs a final inspection.\nOur fabric buildings are designed to last, but every structure eventually requires repair. Some of the common signs that repair is needed include:\nFabric tears Water stains Rusted frame\nEdge provides do-it-yourself repair kits that allow you to easily repair small tears in the fabric. Each repair kit comes with instructions, repair tape, and an industry-standard solution for minor fabric repairs.\nOur experienced professionals inspect your structure for damage and recommend a licensed contractor to perform necessary repairs for more significant problems. Edge is a comprehensive contractor, meaning you don’t have to outsource repairs to multiple vendors.\nSometimes, fabric building materials are damaged beyond repair. When that happens, Edge offers fabric cover replacement services that keep your structure usable. Our services are available for both our structures and those installed by other contractors. Our precise measurements mean your new cover will be a perfect fit.\nEdge specializes in dismantling and relocating our mobile shelter systems to meet the needs of our military partners. All of our military structures are relocatable, and we perform site analysis throughout the relocation process to determine the best solutions.\nAs a comprehensive military shelter manufacturer, Edge specializes in mobile shelter systems for the military. Our military shelters feature multiple foundation options and can be constructed on nearly any surface. We’re committed to reducing upfront costs and offer multiple purchasing and leasing options. Contact Edge today if you’re looking for military shelters that feature simple system designs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.70082688331604}
+{"content": "This research was aimed to investigate how significant the implementation of POEW model improved the students? writing ability. It was conducted using a quasi-experimental method with two pretest-posttest group design. It was implemented to the third semester students of English department of Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare in academic year 2016/2017. At first, the researcher implemented POEW model to treat the students in teaching writing. After that, they were tested to find out their ability after being treated through POEW model. Data were analyzed quantitatively using 21.0 version of SPSS program.The result indicated that the students who were treated through POEW model have significant improvement in their writing ability than the students who were not. It is found that the significant value (0.000) was lower than the probability value (0.05). This means that there was a significant difference between the students? writing ability before and after being taught through POEW model where the students? writing ability improved significantly in posttest (after being taught through POEW model). The mean score of posttest of the students in experimental class (72.40) was higher than the students in control class (62.46) which indicated that the students ability in the experimental class was better than the students in control class. The students ability in experimental class was improved from 61.24 to 72.40 while in control class only from 61.36 to 62.46. Besides that, the standar deviation in experimental class (7.832) was also lower than in control class (8.364) which indicated that the students ability in experimental class was slightly similar to control class\nCopyrights © 2017", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.917381763458252}
+{"content": "The National Birth Defects Prevention Network, an organization dedicated to birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention, recently recognized University of Iowa Professor of Epidemiology Paul Romitti with the organization’s prestigious Godfrey P. Oakley, Jr. Award.\nThe award, presented last month at the NBDPN’s national meeting in Arlington, VA, is given to an individual who has made significant lifetime contributions to the field of birth defects.\nRomitti directs the Iowa Registry for Congenital and Inherited Disorders, a collaborative program of the UI College of Public Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health. He previously served NBDPN as Data Committee Chair, Executive Committee Member, and President for the organization.\nThe award is named for Godfrey Oakley, the former Director of the Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who was instrumental in setting the CDC birth defects agenda and in focusing national attention on the effects of folic acid in preventing neural tube defects.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8362846970558167}
+{"content": "The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and potential efficacy of a WhatsApp-based physical activity for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Fourteen parents and their children with ASD participated in the study. The intervention included parents conducting physical activities with their children with ASD for 4 weeks. Physical activity contents were provided to parents via the WhatsApp group. The data were collected through the Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire and a feasibility questionnaire adapted from previous studies examining the feasibility of web-based physical activities. Parents reported that WhatsApp-based physical activities were a feasible intervention to increase the physical activity level of their children with ASD and stated that the contents of the physical activity shared in the WhatsApp group were useful. The findings provided preliminary evidence for the use of WhatsApp-based physical activities to increase the physical activity level of children with ASD who stay at home due to the pandemic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.991417646408081}
+{"content": "Senses are like muscles: use them or lose them. Most of us overly rely on vision. This is a workout plan for your other senses.\nThe crucial mindset shift that helps new habits stick.\nIt’s not about the outcome.\nWisdom from Alan Watts teaches us to ignore the pressure to “finish strong” and “get it over with.” The point of dancing is to dance.\nTo be truly realized we must get to the point where we’re no longer seeking.\nWhat if life is not happening to you or for you, but rather through you?\nWe often don’t realize the habitual ways we tense against life, and how this impacts our physical health and wellness.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9998334050178528}
+{"content": "Dear GW Community,\nMany of our community members are planning travel over the upcoming Fall Break and the Thanksgiving holiday. As you make your plans, we encourage you to review guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to protect yourself and others when you travel. Wear a mask on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within or out of the United States, as required. Follow all state, local or international recommendations and requirements, including mask wearing and social distancing. Wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated.\nHolidays and celebrations are often a time to gather with family and friends. However, they can also be risky for COVID-19 if you are in close proximity to others with whom you do not normally live, especially if they are unvaccinated. Here are some tips for safe celebrations and gatherings:\nHave conversations ahead of time to understand expectations of celebrating together. Do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID or have been recently exposed, and ask the same of others.Have outdoor celebrations if possible. If celebrating indoors in a group, and if not actively eating and drinking, wear a mask. If celebrating indoors, and weather permitting, open windows to allow fresh air.\nFollowing your travel, please be aware of testing and quarantine requirements and recommendations.\nIf you are fully vaccinated: You are strongly encouraged to schedule a COVID-19 test on your first day back to campus after travel. You are advised to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days after travel. You may schedule a test at GW or submit results from an external test site. If you have an exemption to GW’s vaccine requirement and are unvaccinated: You must report any travel outside of D.C., Maryland or Virginia in your daily symptom screener. Upon returning to the District, per D.C. Health guidance, you must follow the protocol for travel quarantine. Thank you for your continued cooperation, and we wish you safe travels.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8811067938804626}
+{"content": "When parents want an alternative to public schools, they have options. Among these, classical education differs quite profoundly from traditional public schools. Guided by the Western canon, classical schools often orient themselves toward the liberal arts with a foundation of Greek and Roman traditions.\nAs we all seek academic excellence for our children, many parents find their alternative in an option such as this. Oftentimes, parents rate good teachers and strong academics as their priorities in evaluating a school.\nHowever, they also tend to rank both safety and extracurricular activities as priorities. Additionally, many parents value their personal education and religious views. With the diverse, multicultural society of the United States, it’s difficult for some families to feel their values in public schools.\nAs an alternative to public schools, classical schools serve a diverse range of students while offering their values and philosophy.\nClassical Education: An Overview\nModern classical schools draw their inspiration from Greek and Roman traditions. They focus on the foundations of Western society: art, language, and literature. In the past, educators synthesized this tradition with the values of Christianity.\nThen, they established a framework to educate children. As such, many of the philosophers, statesmen, and theologians of the West benefitted from a classical education. Today, this educational model includes additional languages and literature that help to uphold the virtue of academic excellence.\nThe Problem with Public Schools for Some Parents\nWhy do so many families seek an alternative to public schools? Today, public schools in the United States sustain influence from many different schools of thought. Often, this varies even from school to school and district to district – within a single state.\nSome schools model the curriculum on the ideals of traditional figures. Others pull influence from a more critical lens. Still others teach a curriculum that ignores significant aspects of our history.\nBecause the public school system is so localized, there isn’t one dominant course structure. For many parents, this constitutes an incredible issue. Based on where they live, the local school system might not reflect their values.\nA Contemporary Alternative to Public Schools\nToday, we find the classical education model in small schools, private schools, public charter schools, and homeschool environments. In religious schools, classical education often incorporates Biblical text and training. These classical Christian schools offer rigorous education from the perspective of Judeo-Christian values.\nMoreover, some Catholic schools also revive the classical school model while some parochial schools offer their parishioners this model.\nIn areas that lack a classical option, parents who homeschool their children often become ardent supporters of the model. Classical homeschool programs provide parents with the information needed to educate their children. Often, faith plays an essential component for these families as well.\nStill, it’s important to remember that classical education is not restricted to these environments. Several public charter schools utilize aspects of classical learning. Often, these schools provide disadvantaged students with a stronger education.\nIn turn, it offers them a better chance to prepare for college.\nThe Difference in Classical Education\nGenerally, public schools in the United States aim to prepare students for a specific grade. They begin with kindergarten and end with the 12th grade. However, those seeking an alternative to public schools find the “trivium” in a classical school.\nThis refers to the first three arts: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. While many schools use conventional grade levels, this structure informs the model of many classical schools.\nGrammar in this sense does not refer to the rules of language. Instead, it means the earliest years of the child’s education. At this time, the goal is to develop a foundation for their education with a base of knowledge.\nIn the logic stage, schools build upon the grammar stage. At this level, students learn how to outline and evaluate an argument. Moreover, students begin to consider narratives from literature and practice explaining facts.\nThe rhetoric stage offers students the opportunity to express their thoughts productively. They use the knowledge and tools of the prior stages to learn how to make arguments. This is both written and oral, allowing students to become comfortable with both.\nGenerally speaking, classical education relies on the Socratic method. This pits ideas against one another in the pursuit of knowledge and truth. By challenging students to explore ideas, families have an alternative to public schools.\nMoreover, it allows students to seek truth throughout their education and life. At the surface level, this might not appear to be an alternative to public schools.\nChildren learn math, English, languages, history, science, and more. However, it’s the method of education that differs. Perhaps the most important difference for parents is the insistence that values matter.\nIn other schools, the value-neutrality might fail to produce an environment that fosters education. However, education often requires a shared understanding of the fundamentals. In this model, children develop a way to digest and interpret facts as they develop and defend their values.\nIs Classical Education Right for My Child?\nToo often, families who seek an alternative to public schools feel they have no option for their children. With our classical school, Houston families have an alternative built around values and community.\nWhen a student enters a classical school, they receive a structured education that challenges and uplifts them. Building from the foundation of American society and Western civilization, they receive the skills necessary to succeed.\nThrough classical education, we foster a lifelong love of learning. Our goal is to turn students into seekers of knowledge who pursue truth through critical thinking. We place great value on the ability of our students to think critically and engage in civil debate.\nOftentimes, classical schools across the country provide a curriculum that adapts to students of various backgrounds. Through this, we transform students from an array of backgrounds into citizens and scholars. Moreover, we prepare them for modern challenges with a foundation in timeless tradition.\nTo learn more about our classical school in Houston, call us today. Schedule a visit to see whether our school is right for your family.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7272722721099854}
+{"content": "The defensive midfielder is a relatively modern position. Players like Claude Makelele, Yaya Toure, Sergio Busquets, and Paul Scholes thrived in the holding midfield role. The defensive midfield role has to do two things on the pitch: break down build-up play from the opposing team, and distribute the ball from the defense into the midfielders or forwards.\nHowever, a successful defensive midfielder, above all, must be able to read the game. The positioning of the defensive mid alone can make a massive difference in the outcome of a match. There are three primary defensive midfield roles: anchor, ball-winning, and the regista.\nAnchor\nThe anchor sits right in front of his defensive line. Usually, their job is to apply pressure for any opponent breaking through the midfield and to join the defense when on the back foot. Offensively, the anchorman is instructed to play the ball to his playmaker to begin an attack.\nBall-winning\nBall-winning midfielders don’t sit quite as deep as anchors, but they are primarily responsible for defense-oriented duties as well. Because of this, ball-winning midfielders are often underrated in their support for the attack.\nIn some situations, when the ball-midfielder plays alone in his or her line, positioning becomes essential. On defense, the ball winning-midfielder has a lot of ground to cover to assist all positions in defense. Alternatively, on offense, the ball-winning midfielder plays some role in possession and distribution and is expected to play (and pass) simply and keep the ball.\nIn the 16/17 Premier League season, N’golo Kante boasted 65% tackle success and averaged 60 passes per game, earning him the player of the season award. Regista/Playmaker\nThe regista is only a defensive midfielder due to their deep positioning. His or her main priority is to distribute the ball, and link the defense to the midfield. As a playmaker, the regista must move constantly to keep an open lane with the ball. A playmaker who is available and able to receive the ball can make the difference between winning and losing. Positioning is key.\nTechnical Ability\nMidfield legends Paul Scholes, Xavi, and Andrea Pirlo thrived in the regista role. Their athletic limitations did not factor into their performances because they had the vision to be at the right place at the right time. However, positioning alone is not enough. Being the focal point of the team, the regista receives the ball often during a match. More recently,\nJorginho made an average of 79 passes per match in the Premier League. A player in this role must have the technical ability to receive the ball under pressure and distribute it to his teammates.\nAdditionally, in a system that plays with a playmaker, the team moves and plays to the pace that the regista dictates. Because of this, the regista must understand the game well and be very technical in keeping possession and distributing the ball to start an attack or escape a press.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9570688009262085}
+{"content": "Table of Contents\nElliptic, a London-based Blockchain analytics firm, identified the Bitcoin wallet used by the ransomware group responsible for the Colonial Pipeline attack and its extortion amount. According to a report from the\nBlockchain analytics firm Elliptic, the ransomware gang Darkside received a ransom payment from Colonial Pipeline of 75 Bitcoin, or roughly $5 million, following the cyberattack on its operations on May 8. Colonial Pipeline was targeted in a cyber attack which led to widespread fuel shortages and has been the most challenging cyber-attack on U.S. vital infrastructure to date. The FBI and security researchers discovered the Darkside ransomware gang’s operation in August 2020 and nearly 9 months later in May 2021, they confirmed the involvement of the Darkside ransomware gang in the attack on Colonial Pipeline. Ransomware-as-a-service model:\nThere were just over $90 million in bitcoin payments to DarkSide from 47 distinct wallets. According to DarkTracer, 99 organizations have been attacked by the DarkSide malware and so far, they seem to have paid an average of $1.9 million in ransoms. In addition to targeting only big companies, DarkSide specifically forbids affiliates from placing ransomware on organizations in a wide range of industries including healthcare, funeral services, education, the public sector, and non-profits.\nIn addition to this, the company also discovered a ransomware payment made by Brenntag, a large chemical distributor in Germany, totaling about $ 4.4 million. According to Elliptic, the group’s wallet has been active since March 4, 2021, and has received 57 payments from 21 different wallets. Some ransomware groups, including DarkSide and other ransomware groups, use the ransomware-as-a-service model, where the malware’s designers can effectively outsource the actual hacking and infecting of a target and split the ransom.\nSince then, the practice has democratized ransomware, allowing less experienced cybercriminals a chance to scam the system without technical knowledge. “In this operating model, the malware is created by the ransomware developer, while the ransomware affiliate is responsible for infecting the target computer system and negotiating the ransom payment with the victim organization. This new business model has revolutionized ransomware, opening it up to those who do not have the technical capability to create malware but are willing and able to infiltrate a target organization,” Elliptic said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8876699209213257}
+{"content": "<p>This dataset provides the data presented in our paper \"Neuronal figure-ground responses in primate primary auditory cortex\".</p><p>A critical aspect of auditory scene analysis is the ability to extract a sound of relevance (figure) from a background of competing sounds (ground) such as when we hear a speaker in a cafe. This is formally known as auditory figure-ground segregation. This is colloquially known as \"cocktail party problem\".</p><p>To understand how the brain segregates overlapping sounds, we need to record from neurons, i.e. single cells in the brain. Since systematic single cell brain recordings are not suitable to perform in humans, we need to use animals in this research. Monkeys are best suited as animal models of human auditory perception due to their similar auditory abilities and similar organization of their auditory brain as humans. However, before we generalize the findings from monkeys to humans, we need to establish that monkeys utilize similar brain regions as humans for auditory figure ground segregation.</p><p>To compare the underlying brain network in humans and monkeys, we need to employ sounds that are equally relevant to both species. So these sounds can neither be human speech nor monkey calls. So we have created artificial sounds that contain (i) an auditory object made of tones repeating in time and (2) \"background\" masker elements which overlap in time and frequency with the 'object'. Extraction of this auditory object requires integration across both time and frequency similar to extraction of a voice in a noisy party. Thus, these artificial sounds simulate the challenges faced in real-world listening yet are devoid of semantic confounds.</p><p>Here, we investigated auditory figure-ground segregation based on neuronal multi-unit activity of rhesus macaques that attentively listened to SFG stimuli. The experiment was designed as Go/No-go figure-detection task. The detection of auditory figures was indicated with a touch bar release. The target-to-masker ratio (figure coherence) was pseudorandomly changed from trial to trial (either 8 or 12 elements, equal probability). We presented auditory figures in 60% of trials. The remaining trials contained no temporally coherent elements (catch trials).</p><p>We report figure-ground modulation of neuronal multi-unit activity across the auditory cortex, including the primary auditory cortex (A1).</p>", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9626624584197998}
+{"content": "Year Published: 2021 Journal\nEClinicalMedicine\nAuthors\nGiuseppe Fiorentino, Antonietta Coppola, Raffaele Izzo, Anna Annunziata, Mariano Bernardo, Angela Lombardi, Valentina Trimarco, Gaetano Santulli, Bruno Trimarco\nMethods\n\"This is a parallel-group, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted on patients hospitalized for severe COVID-19. Patients received 1.66 g L-arginine twice a day or placebo, administered orally. The primary efficacy endpoint was a reduction in respiratory support assessed 10 and 20 days after randomization. Secondary outcomes were the length of in-hospital stay, the time to normalization of lymphocyte number, and the time to obtain a negative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for SARS-CoV-2 on nasopharyngeal swab.\"\nKey Findings\n\"We present here the results of the initial interim analysis on the first 101 patients. No treatment-emergent serious adverse events were attributable to L-arginine. At 10-day evaluation, 71.1% of patients in the L-arginine arm and 44.4% in the placebo arm (p < 0.01) had the respiratory support reduced; however, a significant difference was not detected 20 days after randomization. Strikingly, patients treated with L-arginine exhibited a significantly reduced in-hospital stay vs placebo, with a median (interquartile range 25th,75th percentile) of 46 days (45,46) in the placebo group vs 25 days (21,26) in the L-arginine group (p < 0.0001); these findings were also confirmed after adjusting for potential confounders including age, duration of symptoms, comorbidities, D-dimer, as well as antiviral and anticoagulant treatments. The other secondary outcomes were not significantly different between groups. Interpretation In this interim analysis, adding oral L-arginine to standard therapy in patients with severe COVID-19 significantly decreases the length of hospitalization and reduces the respiratory support at 10 but not at 20 days after starting the treatment.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9209851026535034}
+{"content": "Please note that this is not a complete list of resources. The Agency will be updating this list regularly. If you know of relevant resources not listed here please email them to agr.covidresponse@vermont.gov for inclusion\nVermont has long been proud of its farmers and producers, and now, the role of farmers and producers is even more pivotal. The feed supplier, dairy farmer, vegetable grower, grocery store retail clerk—and everyone in between—generate our food production and supply and are essential to our safety as we work through this public health emergency.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5936803817749023}
+{"content": "Karoo Large to Giant Breed Puppy’s super-premium formulation sustains the boundless energy of youth, meets the demands of a rapidly growing body while laying strong foundations for a happy and healthy future for your puppy. The nutrient-rich meat and poultry proteins, added vitamins (including C, D and E), minerals and high levels of antioxidants found in every enticing, balanced bowl support overall physical well-being and help maintain a healthy immune system. Added Chondroitin and Glucosamine provide support for growing joints and cartilage.\nIngredients:\nMaze*(may contain GMO), Chicken, rice, lamb, poultry oil, ostrich, beet pulp, brewers yeast, natural flavouring agents, fish oil powder, salt and fatty acids with glucosamine and chondroitin. Added essential minerals and vitamins and approved antioxidants. (may contain GMO*s), Omega 6 and 3. Milk powder (lactose induced). Added Chondroitin and Glucosamine.\nGuaranteed Analysis:\nCrude protein: 26.5% | Moisture: 12% | Total fat: 12.5% | Crude fibre: 3% | Crude ash: 7% | Calcium: 1.3% | Phosphorus: 0.9% | Omega-6 fatty acids: 2% | Omega-3 fatty acids: 1% | DHA: 0.25% | Glycaemic carbohydrates: 34% | Taurine: 700 mg/kg | Glucosamine: 640 mg/kg | Chondroitin: 330 mg/kg | Metabolisable energy: 365 kcal/100g", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6668412685394287}
+{"content": "Commentary: Supply Chain Laws to Fight Deforestation Must Back Indigenous Rights\nEfforts to save the world’s forests could soon get a boost from proposed laws in the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States to restrict the import of agricultural commodities linked to deforestation. These three markets’ consumption of such products is a driver of a quarter of all deforestation linked to international trade.\nProtecting carbon sinks—ecosystems like forests that absorb and store planet-warming gases—is crucial to address the climate crisis, so this is welcome news. But these proposed laws would be more effective if they also protected the rights of Indigenous peoples, who have proven to be among the most reliable forest custodians...\n...This is not to say states should offload their responsibility for enforcing environmental laws to Indigenous peoples—only that they should recognize them as essential allies, uphold their land rights, and support their successful initiatives to monitor and reduce deforestation...\n...Harvesting forest products is an integral part of many Indigenous peoples’ livelihoods, and serves as a continuous incentive to protect forests, along with cultural and spiritual factors. Moreover, their traditional knowledge about forest management makes Indigenous peoples effective stewards of local ecosystems.\nTo play this role, however, these communities need protection from violence and intimidation, and from efforts to drive them off or deny them access to or control over their traditional territories.\nThe solution is laws that protect forests\nand people. At a minimum, laws that regulate imports of agricultural commodities should require businesses to ensure their products are not associated with acts of violence and intimidation against Indigenous peoples, abuses of their land tenure rights or failure to obtain their free, prior and informed consent to projects that may impair their rights. These laws should bar agricultural commodities credibly alleged to be linked to abuses of these rights from entering markets.\nThis would require businesses to identify where the agricultural commodities they use in their products come from, assess the risk their operations pose to Indigenous peoples’ exercise of their rights, and mitigate these risks. They should ensure that communities’ consent is sought in good faith when business activities affect them and conduct local audits to determine whether their mitigation measures are effective, including by consulting forest guardians...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8573486804962158}
+{"content": "ISBN : 9780198827009\nThis study provides the first postsecular account of the moral revolution that Britain experienced in the 1960s. Beginning from the groundbreaking premise that secularity is not a mere absence, but an invented culture, it argues that a new form of British secularity achieved cultural dominance during an abrupt cultural revolution which occurred in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This moral revolution had little to do with affluence or technology, but was most centrally a cultural response to the terrors of the Cold War, which pitted Christian Britain against the secular Soviet Union. By exploring contemporary prophecies of the inevitable arrival of 'the secular society', Sam Brewitt-Taylor shows that, ironically, British secularity was given decisive initial momentum by theologically radical Christians, who destigmatized the idea of 'modern secularity' and made it available for appropriation by a wide range of Sixties actors. Further than this, radical Christians played a significant contributory role in deciding what kind of secularity Britain's Sixties would adopt, by narrating Britain's moral revolution as globalist, individualist, anti-authoritarian, sexually libertarian, and politically egalitarian. In all these ways, radical Christians played a highly significant role in the early stages of Britain's Sixties.\nIntroduction: Christian radicalism and the invented revolutions of the 1960s\n1 World crisis and the making of Christian radicalism, c.1938-1957 2 Christian radicalism and the enactment of secular theology 3 Christian radicalism and the hope of Christian unity 4 Christian radicalism and the hope of transcending 'religion' 5 Christian radicalism and the hope of escaping human authority 6 Christian radicalism and the hope of a revolution of love 7 Christian radicalism and the hope of revolutionary social justice Conclusion: Crisis, eschatology, and the re-invention of British modernity Bibliography", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6160364151000977}
+{"content": "A just-published report suggests the inventory in the Vancouver real estate market has reached a low not seen since\n2016.\nThe Q3 report posted Thursday morning by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver noted the number of active\nlistings was low over the summer months, a trend that isn't exactly new in the region.\n\"Since the last half of 2019, the total inventory of homes for sale in the market has been operating at near-historic lows\ndespite higher-than-typical sales and new listing activity,\" the REBGV wrote.\n\"The increasing correlation between sales and new listings over the pandemic is consistent with more buyers selling their\ncurrent homes and purchasing other, typically larger, homes,\" the board said.\nIt described the trend board members are seeing since early 2021 as the market \"settling down,\" and said a monthly survey\npointed to first-time and move-up buyers becoming a larger portion of total home sales.\nWhile inventory is down, prices are generally not.\nThe August 2021 benchmark price – a measure that is not an average or median but is calculated based on the typical type,\nsize and age of home available in a region – was a record-breaking $1,176,600.\nLooking at detached homes alone, the benchmark was $1,807,000. Benchmarks for attached homes and condos were at\n$952,600 and $735,100 in the market.\nWhile growth in prices hasn't been to the extent seen at other times in the local market, things are expected to pick up again\nin the fall.\nThe board forecast an upward pressure due to above-average sales volumes, coupled with the low inventory noted previously.\nIt says buyers and sellers should expect new listings and sales in Q4 to remain near to long-term averages, and expects the\nnumber of listings to increase, but at a level still well below the norm.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.588681697845459}
+{"content": "Trends Impacting The Design of Healthcare Environments\nIt’s an old design axiom that\nform follows function. This suggestion is nowhere more true than in the healthcare environment. In a habitat that is so completely focused on results, those results and the needs of patients influence every element of design. Additionally, new technologies, practices, and emergencies appear at an accelerating rate. These developments also factor into the critical thought for effective environmental design. While some elements are constant, such as the necessity for efficiency in healthcare design work, others develop and change over time. These current trends will steer the direction of the way medical spaces evolve in the coming years. Related: Mobile Workstations Focus on Employee Wellness\nWhile the COVID-19 crisis highlighted the problem to a highly stark degree, healthcare workers possess a long-standing reputation for hard work.\nLong hours, high levels of stress, and life-or-death situations create a toll on healthcare professionals frequently unseen in other career paths. Many nurses and doctors express high levels of burnout, particularly after extended emergencies like COVID-19, and people are paying attention.\nThe result in the design world is that hospitals and healthcare facilities will begin to reimagine their employee spaces. The goal will be to\ncreate better recuperative environments for healthcare workers to help prevent burnout. Facilities may start taking a cue from corporate backgrounds, establishing outdoor recreation spaces, more wellness-focused break rooms, and areas for socialization. Embracing New Technology\nNew technologies consistently have a substantial impact on design. Between the development of\nrobotics and artificial intelligence for medical facilities and wearable technologies to the growing demand for telemedicine, healthcare spaces will have to adapt to new technological needs. These solutions will range from reimagining waiting rooms and public spaces to developing efficient means of accommodating new devices. The result may be smaller waiting rooms due to lower demand for space from patients. It also suggests a need for dedicated space for practitioners to hold telemedicine appointments. These might be small spaces with dedicated computer access where doctors can meet their patients virtually. Are you in the market for medical supplies and furniture? Check out Carsten’s to fulfill your needs! Cost Reduction\nA perennial concern is cost reduction, but with the recent economic woes, this factor has come to the forefront of people’s minds. The design challenges associated differ from those previously presented. Instead of focusing on new construction to accommodate medical requirements, projects are more\nlikely to move toward consolidation, renovation, and development of flexible-purpose spaces. Rather than developing brand new design solutions for new projects, design challenges will include retrofitting existing spaces for use in new and flexible ways. New projects will likely focus on revenue-generating options like operating rooms. Reactions to COVID-19 Space design is likely to respond to recent concerns raised by COVID-19. The new structure will avoid cross-contamination, which will require different types of spaces that allow hospitals to quickly and completely isolate them from the rest of the hospital. It may also include establishing atria where staff can remove PPE without letting it into the rest of the hospital. Also, it suggests rethinking shared areas. Waiting rooms may need to be redesigned or made smaller to reduce the risk of exposure. Likewise, shared workspaces may be redesigned, established with reduced capacity, or eliminated where possible. Flexibility and Resilience\nDealing with a worldwide pandemic has highlighted the necessity of flexibility and resilience in adapting to new challenges. During the pandemic, this problem was often tackled with hastily-constructed temporary work areas because the medical facilities themselves didn’t offer the kind of adaptability necessary to cope with surges of the size was seen. As a result, new design challenges emerge. These include\ndeveloping spaces that can readily change from one form to another. For instance, the new design paradigm might focus on open format work areas that can rapidly transform into care facilities to serve in sudden desperate situations. Related: Wall-mounted Work Stations Supply Line Sustainability\nAnother concern that came to the forefront recently was the consideration of supply lines for medical facilities. With many hospitals running out of critical supplies at crucial moments recently, it became clear that a new approach to supply lines was necessary. While the solutions employed may vary, the need for storage is genuine. Solutions may range from\nnew centralized offsite facilities designed to house stockpiles of supplies to adapting existing spaces onsite for storage. Creating efficient ways of accomplishing these goals will be a crucial design challenge going forward. Consumer-centered Thinking\nUntil recently, hospital design was focused almost entirely on critical functions. People designed waiting rooms to seat many people for short periods. They developed exam rooms to fit an exam table, a cabinet, and very little else. The vast majority of space and effort ensured that surgeries, tests, and examinations could be carried out efficiently and effectively. While this is still the primary goal of a successful design for a healthcare environment, there are growing demands regarding patients and their families. As a result,\nthe medical industry is looking more closely at consumer-oriented needs. This factor means a new focus on establishing spaces that offer comfort instead of just functionality. That includes a move toward private rooms for patients, which creates a design challenge for maximizing capacity. It also includes establishing separate bathrooms and sleeping spaces for patients’ friends and families during extended stays. The quality of these facilities will also be affected by consumer expectations. Hospital Specialization\nAs options evolve regarding outpatient treatment, telemedicine, and other alternative forms of care, the purposes of hospitals evolve as well.\nRather than maintaining their establishment as a one-stop shop for all medical concerns, they will increasingly focus on very ill patients. The result is that the forms hospitals take will begin to change, along with the focus of the design. This change will range between establishing spaces customized for specific ailments and areas designed for the longer-term stays associated with more severe illness. It will also focus on the necessary auxiliaries concerned, such as more and better facilities for the associates of very ill patients. Do you need help outfitting your medical environment? Go to Carsten’s now to find the help you need! Conclusion\nThere are many factors influencing the design of healthcare facilities, and they range from merely useful to the demands of consumers regarding comfort and aesthetic appeal. Combining these disparate needs into final design solutions represents a considerable challenge for the most knowledgeable designers. However, as we continue through the twenty-first century, the rate of change and associated challenges will only accelerate.\nRelated: Charting Supplies", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6667945384979248}
+{"content": "Full metadata record\nDC Field Value Language dc.contributor.author 안성복 - dc.date.accessioned 2019-07-29T16:30:14Z - dc.date.available 2019-07-29T16:30:14Z - dc.date.issued 2018 - dc.identifier.issn 1047-2797 - dc.identifier.issn 1873-2585 - dc.identifier.other OAK-25126 - dc.identifier.uri https://dspace.ewha.ac.kr/handle/2015.oak/250219 - dc.description.abstract Purpose: To investigate whether the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and incident diabetes is modified by different alanine or aspartate aminotransferases (ALT or AST) levels. Methods: We carried out an analysis of 6484 participants aged 40 years or older using data from the Korean Genome Epidemiology Study. The serum aminotransferase levels were stratified into low and high groups according to the median values and classified into three groups: both low, either high, and both high. To assess the association between BMI and incident diabetes according to the serum aminotransferase levels, multiple logistic regression models were used. Results: In participants with high levels of both ALT and AST, compared with the first BMI quartile, the adjusted odds ratios for incident diabetes of the second, third, and fourth BMI quartiles were 1.72 (95% confidence interval, 0.84-3.55), 2.19 (1.11-4.33), and 3.08 (1.60-5.90), respectively (P trend <.001). In participants with either high ALT or AST, the adjusted odds ratios were 3.58 (1.23-10.41), 2.65 (0.90 7.76), and 5.28 (1.86-15.02), respectively (P trend =.005). However, in participants with both low ALT and AST levels, high BMI was not independently associated with the risk of incident diabetes. Conclusions: There was a strong association between BMI and incident diabetes among individuals with high aminotransferase levels, whereas no association was observed among those with low aminotransferase levels. (C) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. - dc.language English - dc.publisher ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC - dc.subject ALT - dc.subject AST - dc.subject Obesity - dc.subject Diabetes - dc.subject Korean - dc.title Aminotransferase levels, body mass index, and the risk of diabetes: a prospective cohort study - dc.type Article - dc.relation.issue 10 - dc.relation.volume 28 - dc.relation.index SCIE - dc.relation.index SCOPUS - dc.relation.startpage 675 - dc.relation.lastpage 680 - dc.relation.journaltitle ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY - dc.identifier.doi 10.1016/j.annepidem.2018.07.009 - dc.identifier.wosid WOS:000447244800001 - dc.author.google Song, Bo Mi - dc.author.google Kim, Hyeon Chang - dc.author.google Kim, Dae Jung - dc.author.google Ahn, Song Vogue - dc.author.google Kim, Kyoung Min - dc.author.google Lee, Ju-Mi - dc.author.google Koh, Sang-Baek - dc.author.google Suh, Il - dc.contributor.scopusid 안성복(47360986600) - dc.date.modifydate 20210915105720 -\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9996922612190247}
+{"content": "Potassium-Argon Dating Potassium-Argon (K-Ar) dating is the most widely applied technique of radiometric dating.\nWhat isotopes can be used for dating?\nThe most widely used radioactive cosmogenic isotope is carbon of mass 14 (14C), which provides a method of dating events that have occurred over roughly the past 60,000 years. This time spans the historic record and a significant part of the prehistoric record of humans.\nHow are minerals dated?\nTo establish the age of a rock or a fossil, researchers use some type of clock to determine the date it was formed. Geologists commonly use radiometric dating methods, based on the natural radioactive decay of certain elements such as potassium and carbon, as reliable clocks to date ancient events.\nOf the three basic rock types, igneous rocks are most suited for radiometric dating. Metamorphic rocks may also be radiometrically dated. However, radiometric dating generally yields the age of metamorphism, not the age of the original rock.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9350823760032654}
+{"content": "If your child has ADHD and you want to understand how to help them, here are some of our top recommendations.\nNumber One: Super-parenting for ADD\nDr Edward Hallowell has decades of experience working with children experiencing ADD. He argues that ADD is often misunderstood, and he has teamed up with top academic ADD researcher Peter S. Jensen to provide parents with a new approach to helping their child with ADD. Superparenting for ADD offers a specific game plan, including unconditional love, viewing the mirror traits and the cycle of excellence.\nNumber Two: Raising Boys With ADHD\nWritten by professionals who have sons of their own with ADHD. This book aims to empower parents to help their sons with ADHD succeed in school and throughout their lives. Filled with practical knowledge, resources and tools required to support parents in addressing the various strengths and challenges that boys with ADHD experience.\nNumber Three: Mindful Parenting for ADHD\nWritten by a pediatrician, this book aims to assist parents, and their children keep calm, flexible and in control. This book includes effective mindfulness techniques to overcome daily challenges experienced.\nNumber Four: Easy to Love but Hard to Raise\nThis book includes an anthology of personal experiences written by parents of children with ADD and ADHD, along with various other diagnoses. The written experiences of parents focus on honest feelings and lessons learned, epiphanies, commonplace and extraordinary experiences. Some of the topics include how children came to be diagnosed, the experience of dealing with problem behaviours, experiences with/feelings about treatment, school experiences, children’s social interactions, parent’s emotional and physical health, marriage, and other relationships.\nNumber Five: Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids\nThis book is filled with 60 fun activities to help children self-regulate, focus and succeed! With this book, parents can help their kids reframe how they think about ADHD and discover their unique talents. Topics include an overview of ADHD, skill-building exercises and action-oriented learning.\nNumber Six: Nowhere to Hide\nThis book focuses on a new way of looking at why kids with ADHD/LD struggle at school; it provides strategies to reduce stress and includes helpful rating scales, checklists and printable charts to use at school and home.\nNumber Seven: Boys Without Instructions\nWithin this book, Penny Wiliams shares her unfiltered thoughts and emotions during her progression through the learning curve of parenting a child with ADHD. This book exposes the genuine grit of the moment-by-moment peaks and valleys of this special parenthood.\nNumber Eight: 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD\nThis book combines expert information with practical advice by sharing eight key concepts to help parents with their children with ADHD. The book focuses on developing and strengthening effective interpersonal skills in both parents and children.\nNumber Nine: What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew\nThis is an insightful and practical book where veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD, with a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together.\nNumber Ten: ADHD: How To Parent A Happy Healthy Child With ADHD\nThis book aims to help parents discover what they can do for their child to flourish; it provides answers to questions and gives real-world solutions. Some of the topics included are: how to find the best therapy for your child, the importance of keeping an ADHD journal, hints and tips for avoiding meltdowns and reducing your stress levels.\nWe hope you found this list of 10 books for parents of children with ADHD helpful in your search. If any book stands out for you, let us know! What other books do you recommend? We’d love to hear them!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5959906578063965}
+{"content": "Bacteria and archaea have existed on Earth for billions of years—from surviving in Earth’s primeval, toxic environment to the oxygen-rich world we live in today. These microorganisms hold the mystery of the beginning of life on Earth and are valuable tools for scientific research and discovery. Without them, life as we know it would not exist.\nThese incredible organisms hold a unique fascination for many scientists. Bacteria, for example, not only play a critical role in human health and disease, they are essential for biogeochemical cycling, plant health, and decomposition. Understanding these organisms has led to numerous advancements in medicine, microbiome research, and agriculture.\nSimilarly, archaea have been a source of wonder for researchers who have been using these ancient organisms to explore the origins of life on Earth and other planets. Because of their ability to survive in extreme environments, archaea have also been an essential tool for biofuel production, bioremediation, and the development of innovative industrial biotechnologies.\nIt is because of the high reverence we have for microbial life at ATCC that we have been a leading innovator in microbial scientific discovery and a trusted resource of microbiological materials for nearly a century. We are continually expanding our collection of bacteria and archaea to ensure that researchers have the clinically and environmentally relevant strains needed to support their incredible research.\nExplore our vast collection of authenticated strains that support microbiome research, quality control testing, infectious disease research, extremophile studies, and more!\nDrug-resistant bacteria\nAntimicrobial-resistant bacteria are a growing concern around the globe. As more bacteria become resistant to existing antimicrobial treatments, researchers are investigating alternative therapies to stay ahead of these pathogens. To support this endeavor, ATCC provides the authenticated strains needed to make a difference in this critical field of research.Explore Now", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8805884122848511}
+{"content": "Chocolate vine Common name: Chocolate vine Botanical name: Akebia quinata Management programme:Advisory Where is it originally from?\nOriginates in Japan, China, and Korea, it was given the name chocolate vine due to its fragrant vanilla or chocolate scented flowers.\nWhy is it a pest?\nGrows rapidly, forming a thick, smothering mat that prevents establishment of seedlings and native plants.\nWhere is it found?\nChocolate vine spreads via stem fragments and bird-dispersed seeds. It is tolerant to a wide range of conditions but prefers riparian zones, forest edges, wetlands, and urban areas.\nThere are no known sites in the Bay of Plenty.\nWhat does it look like? Climber with slender stems that are green when young, turning brown as they mature. Leaves are often described as ‘hand-shaped’ with a purple tinge that becomes blue-green when mature. Clusters of brown-purple flowers with a vanilla fragrance from August to October. Fruits are purple-violet flattened sausage-like pods. What are the rules? Advisory\nThe Bay of Plenty Regional Council does not enforce the control of advisory species. It is landowner/occupier responsibility to manage these pests. Council may provide advice on how to manage or control these species if required.\nHow do you get rid of it? Recommended: Dig out individual vines, ensuring all roots are removed Cut stems (spring – summer) and paste with herbicide gel Large infestations can be foliar sprayed (spring – summer). Ensure complete leaf coverage is low. This method is most suitable for larger vines where the level of risk to desirable plants is low.\nCAUTION: When using any herbicide or pesticide, PLEASE READ THE LABEL THOROUGHLY to ensure that all instructions and directions for the purchase, use and storage of the product, are followed and adhered to. Read more on pest control advice, information and regulations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7889318466186523}
+{"content": "Sep 1, 2021\nA teacher at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California, was\narrested on suspicion of child molestation last week, according to a police announcement. The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation, asking any additional victims to come forward.\nA LAPD news release confirmed that Jason Bissell, a teacher at the private Catholic school, was taken into custody on August 26 following reports of “\nalleged ongoing inappropriate sexual conduct.”\nBissell, 52, who reportedly remains in custody, has been teaching at Notre Dame since 2006. He was booked at the Van Nuys Community Police Station jail, and subsequently assigned to the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. His bail was set at $710,000, and a court appearance has been set for October 12.\nAuthorities did not release additional details related to the allegations against Bissell, but the LAPD’s Abused Child Section did request the public’s help on Tuesday in an effort to locate potential victims.\nAs the investigation is ongoing, anyone with information on Bissell is urged to contact LAPD Juvenile Division Detectives at 818-374-5415 (or 877-527-3247 during non-business hours/on weekends). Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact\nL.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, or submit a tip online at lacrimestoppers.org.\nA recently passed law known as California AB 218 allows survivors of childhood sexual abuse an unprecedented opportunity at obtaining justice. Regardless of when the crime occurred, survivors may now file a civil lawsuit against their abuser (whether an individual or institution) seeking financial compensation. AB 218’s three-year “\nlookback window” clause temporarily tolls (pauses) the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse crimes, allowing every survivor an opportunity at justice through the civil courts.\nHowever, this clause is only in effect until December 31, 2022. After that date, the standard statute of limitations will resume, and survivors who have not filed a claim may be left without legal recourse. Accordingly, we encourage all survivors to come forward as soon as possible and file claims to ensure their chance at justice is not stymied.\nAdditionally, AB 218’s treble damages clause allows the courts the latitude to award triple damages amounts to survivors of childhood sexual abuse in cases where a cover-up is proven. For example, if a survivor was awarded a $10 million settlement and a cover-up was proven, the courts could actually issue that individual $30 million as a final damages award. The treble damages clause is intended to severely punish bad actors who engaged in systemic and widespread child sexual abuse through cover-ups.\nDordulian Law Group (DLG) pursues treble damages in all applicable\nchildhood sexual abuse cases.\nSurvivors of childhood sexual abuse have the option to pursue justice through a civil lawsuit that recovers maximum financial compensation. To file a claim, contact a member of DLG’s Sex Crimes Division team today for a free consultation. We’ll review the facts of your case (at DLG, we believe survivors), launch a thorough investigation led by our in-house Chief Investigator and retired LAPD Abused Child Unit detective, Moses Castillo, and develop an aggressive but precise legal strategy based on our decades of experience and proven results.\nAt DLG, we’re led by a former sex crimes prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County, Sam Dordulian. Dordulian founded DLG’s Sex Crimes Division to be the leading and top-rated outfit it is today, providing survivors of childhood sexual abuse with a unique and all-encompassing form of expert legal representation.\nDLG’s\nSAJE Team (Sexual Abuse Justice Experts) offers survivors a four-tiered network of support and resources:\nSurvivors who choose DLG have peace of mind and confidence knowing that their claims are in the absolute best hands. Our experience and proven results are evidence of the level of dedication and personalized attention we offer each and every survivor client:\nContact us today online or by phone at 818-322-4056 for a free and no obligation consultation with one of our\nSAJE Team members. We’re ready to serve as your dedicated legal advocate, and to fight to help you secure justice through maximum financial compensation.\nAt DLG, we believe everyone should have access to the absolute best legal representation available. That’s why we offer our\nNo Win/No Fee Guarantee, ensuring you never have to worry about any upfront costs or out-of-pocket expenses. With DLG, you don’t pay a penny until we recover a maximum financial damages award on your behalf.\nReach out to a dedicated and trusted member of our team today to discuss your claim and to learn more about why DLG’s team is comprised of the best sexual abuse attorneys in California.\nOur law firm in Glendale, CA advocates for victims of sexual assault, injury, employment disputes, and personal injury concerns.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6175450086593628}
+{"content": "An EPIC Talk with NAZIMA KADIR, October AnthropologistTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED—WE WILL ANNOUNCE A NEW DATE SOON!(originally scheduled for 10 November)OverviewIn commercial environments, there is often a lack of understanding of research ethics. As a result, navigating the world of ethics can often be stressful and challenging for commercial researchers. In this session, Nazima Kadir will:provide a history of ethical research and its relevance to commercial researchers who interact with peopleexplain the concept of informed consent and how to practice it throughout the research processprovide an opportunity for participants to evaluate different situations that arise in commercial research and evaluate them using ethical research frameworksNazima's approach to ethical research is based on her experience conducting sensitive and long-term research among vulnerable populations, undergoing rigorous human subjects reviews, and using the ethical guidelines of the American Anthropological Association and...\nWe've worked hard to eliminate cookies that don't serve you and our nonprofit community. By clicking \"Accept\" you consent to our use of all cookies. To manage analytics and social cookies, click \"Settings.\"\nThis website uses cookies to support your experience navigating and using our resources, and we've worked hard to eliminate those that don't serve you or our nonprofit community. You can read our full Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and contact us with questions.\nNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.\nThese cookies are used by social media links that you can use to share our content easily. If you use these links on our site, data will be exchanged with the platform on which you’re sharing (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.967490553855896}
+{"content": "The large-scale deployment of cross-border CO2 transport and storage infrastructure is crucial for the EU to reach its 2050 climate target. To this end, all modes of CO2 transport – pipeline, ship, barge, truck, train – and CO2 storage should be included in the revised TEN-E regulation, writes Dr Graeme Sweeney.\nDr Graeme Sweeney is the Chairman of the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) – A European Technology and Innovation Platform under the European Commission’s SET-Plan and technical adviser to the EU on deploying Carbon Capture and Storage and Carbon Capture and Utilisation.\nTo reach climate-neutrality by 2050, it will be necessary to make strategic investment decisions that will significantly transform energy-intensive industries. This will include sectors such as cement, lime, steel and chemicals, which are at the core of Europe’s economy, producing and manufacturing products central to how we live.\nCarbon Capture and Storage (CCS) will be critical in the industrial transition towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. For these sectors, pathways including CCS represent the lowest cost route to decarbonisation whilst maintaining industrial activity and preserving and creating jobs.\nThe revision of the Trans-European Energy Infrastructure (TEN-E) Regulation ensures that the EU’s energy infrastructure policy is consistent and aligned to reach climate neutrality by 2050, as outlined in the European Climate Law.\nSince the Commission presented its proposal for a revised TEN-E regulation in December 2020, the Council adopted a general approach in June, while the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee is expected to vote on their final report on 27 September, for a later vote in the Parliament’s Plenary.\nInvesting in shared, cross-border CO2 transport and storage infrastructure is the ultimate European project. It represents a strategic, instrumental policy to maintain Europe’s welfare and a future-proof society for a climate-neutral economy.\nDeploying CO2 infrastructure would allow industrial emitters from all corners of Europe to connect to permanent geological storage, where CO2 would be safely stored without re-entering the atmosphere, thus mitigating climate change.\nAs the Commission has stated in the EU Taxonomy and reiterated in the revised EU ETS Directive – part of the Fit for 55 package – it is expected that the transport of CO2 will be operated by pipeline and ship.\nFor upcoming CCS projects that will rely on transporting CO2 by ship, recognising CO2 transport by ship in the TEN-E Regulation will be vital. Thus, this outcome should be reflected across all EU legislation.\nAs a vital aspect of CO2 infrastructure and CCS projects, CO2 storage should also be included in the revised TEN-E regulation. It plays a crucial role in delivering real climate change mitigation and therefore merits funding as part of CO2 infrastructure. Enabling secure access to storage sites increases the likelihood that more industrial CO2 emitters will invest in projects, thus reducing the costs of capture technologies.\nWith an ever-increasing number of market-ready CCS projects in Europe moving towards becoming operational within this decade, there is a strong need to support this progress. Additionally, the role of CCS as an essential enabler for a cost-efficient and just transition to net-zero must be considered.\nIt is crucial to secure political support for the five candidate Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) on cross-border CO2 infrastructure, which will become operational before 2025. A long-term policy framework providing a degree of predictability for investments should be a priority for European policymakers.\nCO2 infrastructure can also play an instrumental role in facilitating a clean hydrogen economy, delivering early, large-scale volumes of low-carbon hydrogen produced from reformed natural gas with CCS.\nCO2 infrastructure, CCS, and hydrogen should be at the core of a genuinely integrated, climate-neutral energy system. Low-carbon hydrogen can enable many energy-intensive industries to decarbonise, especially those relying on high-temperature operations, such as steel production. Initially, an EU hydrogen economy will depend on large volumes of low-carbon hydrogen, requiring the development of cross-border CO2 infrastructure.\nBased on the Commission’s proposed TEN-E regulation in December 2020, the Parliament and the Council are now finalising their positions.\nAhead of the ITRE Committee vote regarding the TEN-E regulation, it is crucial to consider the vital role of CO2 transport and storage infrastructure for the EU to reach its 2030 and 2050 targets. This includes helping to drive the decarbonisation of energy-intensive and difficult-to-decarbonise industries in Europe – and for upcoming CCS projects in Europe.\nIt is imperative that all modalities of CO2 transport and CO2 storage are included in the revised regulation.\n[Edited by Alice Taylor]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9594478607177734}
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+{"content": "I’ve learned so much already on this DFP journey. One topic I didn’t anticipate learning so much about was accessibility. While I hadn’t heard of \"508 compliance” before my fellowship began, it quickly became a regular component of my vocabulary. It’s a term used within the USFWS and across the federal government often. It refers to the adhesion to federal laws and policies which ensure content generated by federal agencies (whether written, verbal, or audio) is accessible to all people, regardless of ability. Before my time here, I never considered things such as how inaccessible emojis can be for the visually impaired!\nI’m really impressed by the genuine dedication to human rights within the Service. On a number of occasions, I’ve witnessed staff proactively advocate for accessible content, even if they themselves did not require it. Their consciousness of the subject is admirable and really says a lot about their character.\nUSFWS is a home for people who care.\nOn one occasion, I shared a document with a team of digital media strategists. Several people indicated to me that my document was not (yet) 508 compliant. One was even willing to take time out of their day to meet with me one-on-one and walk me through the process of modifying it. This document was meant for internal communications, meaning these employees were advocating for their fellow employees. A real family!\nThis zeal isn’t exclusive to disability rights. In this fellowship, I’ve met a number of people who are extremely passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on a grander scale. USFWS employees are incredibly sensitive to the experiences and perceptions of minorities and disenfranchised groups. One employee opened my eyes to the negative undertones that could be perceived from a “master list” I was sharing. I quickly renamed it a “database” and stopped using the other term entirely.\nThere are several internal DEI initiatives in the works focused on things such as diversity in recruitment, expanding access to nature, and developing digital content that connects with diverse audiences in a meaningful way. These are topics that are near and dear to my heart. Conservation has historically been a “white-washed” field, stemming from past colonialist approaches to protecting nature. It benefits us all (including Mother Nature!) when we invite diverse voices to the table. Today’s USFWS seeks opportunities to do just that.\nAcceptance, mutual respect, and inclusion are not just job requirements for Service employees. It’s a way of life, a part of who they are 24/7. The USFWS doesn’t only recruit good, caring people; it creates an environment where employees continually grow and strive to become better versions of themselves.\nPhoto Credit: Mara Koenig/USFWS Alt text for the visually impaired: A diverse mix of people fishing along a dock. At the front is a Black man standing beside another Black man in a wheelchair, both holding fishing poles. Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Program: Directorate Fellows Program Location: USFS Headquarters, Washington Office", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5482176542282104}
+{"content": "@weight> @weight> Empowering the Remote Workforce@weight> Download form\nPlease fill in your details to download the magazine\nIHS Markit Engineering Intelligence Review Summer 2021@weight>\nAs global economies, supply chains, and workforces continue to adjust to a post-pandemic world, one thing is clear: there is now an unmistakable opportunity to accelerate the adoption of digitization, advanced technologies, and real-time access to information and data.\nFor knowledge workers, including the engineering community, the persistent challenge resides with timely access to accurate information that is increasingly complex and growing exponentially. The added difficulties of moving to a \"suddenly remote\" workforce presented a new wrinkle, but at the same time, uncovered real advantages.\nThis issue of Engineering Intelligence Review shows us how technology-including AI, natural language processing, and platforms such as IHS Markit Engineering Workbench and Goldfire- continue to serve as a critical foundation for more optimized and improved communication, collaboration, and compliance as we adapt to the challenges of a post-pandemic world while equipping engineering professionals with the tools they need to work better and more efficiently.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8683730959892273}
+{"content": "In the courtroom, I was a high-powered attorney who spoke up loudly on behalf of others. I had no trouble raising my voice or being seen in my crisp pantsuit. I knew I was in control. Authority was granted to me by the State, which meant people\nhad to listen to me. I knew I was intelligent. It had won me praise my entire life. In this society, we reward the intellect and treat it like the holy grail.\nEveryone saw me as confident, determined, and ambitious. In some ways, they were right. I pursued my goals with passion and conviction. But they didn’t see me beyond the roles I occupied. The truth is, neither did I.\nMy identity was contingent on the eyes of others. How they viewed me was how I viewed me. Without a role to give me definition, I didn’t know who I was. How did that translate in personal relationships?\nAfter leaving the legal profession, I landed in a relationship while touring Europe. He was sweet, charming, and a good-looking Frenchman. No longer did I have a job – a home – regular income – or status of any sort. I relied solely on my own existence. There was nothing to “justify” me anymore.\nWhen my new partner began to make subtle accusations or call me names, I soaked them right up (just like I soaked up all the praise I’d received for years). After all, I was so used to taking in the opinions of others and making them my own. I didn’t know how to separate what\nhe thought of me from what I thought of me. Sound familiar?\nAll the power, confidence, and prestige I experienced as an attorney was suddenly gone. That’s because\nI wasn’t powerful; my position granted me power. The only power I had ever known was external.\nNo one ever taught me how to source power from within. It hasn’t quite made it into the middle school curriculum.\nMaybe you, too, know what it’s like to feel crippled by self-doubt, inner anxiety, and feelings of unworthiness – despite a hotshot, confident exterior?\nI constantly asked myself, “Is he right? Am I bad?”\nParts of me were engulfed in shame.\nI told myself, “I’m not good enough.” “Something is wrong with me.” “How can I fix myself – make myself better?”\nIn response to his accusations, I simply hung my head. How could I defend myself when I gave\nhim the power to determine how lovable I was?\nIt left me silenced. Afraid. Focused on pleasing my partner – making him happy – hoping and waiting for those moments when I was his Queen.\nOver time, I grew smaller and smaller. Curled inward on myself, afraid to be me. Afraid he wouldn’t like what he saw underneath the façade of coolness. Afraid of losing his love.\nHow can we expose ourselves – be seen – and express ourselves – be heard – if we doubt our inherent worthiness?\nIt’s common now to hear people spouting off phrases like, “Be seen!” “Make yourself visible!” “Expose yourself!”\nBut we cannot do this until we:\n(1) Confront the fears and beliefs that keep us in hiding;\n(2) Access our own inner wisdom – by connecting with our body, and\n(3) Learn how to see ourselves through our own eyes, not through the eyes of others.\nDoing so grants us True Power. It doesn’t need anyone or anything to give us permission. It is not granted by anyone or anything outside of us. It is full, embodied, recognition of who you truly are.\nMost of us have no idea how to access this kind of power. I didn’t, despite all the “powerful” positions I occupied. Because it doesn’t live in the head, not does it have anything to do with a position of dominance, hierarchy, or control over others. It comes only from connecting deeply with the source of love that lies at the core of our very own being.\nHad I been able to access this power in my relationship, I wouldn’t have internalized his words or put myself beneath him. I would have radiated my light outward – shining its rays effortlessly – capable of choosing what to let in and what to keep out. I made him my authority by giving him the power to define me or determine my worthiness. Oh, how forgetful I was.\nOnce I began to access the wisdom of my body – and return to my feminine roots – I naturally shielded myself from my partner’s attacks. Eventually, I left because I could no longer bow down to another. I had tasted the sweetness of my own power. The ecstasy of full-bodied freedom began to flow through my every vein.\nI want this for you too. I want you to become your own authority. I want you to remember the power of your choice. I want you to embody your divinity.\nTake the forbidden fruit. Join me in a revolution to redefine the way we love by Radically Reclaiming your Self. Schedule a free Soul Freedom Breakthrough Session here to see what’s blocking your fullest expression in relationships.\nSign up below to receive 5 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself: Is it True Love? They’ll be delivered straight to your inbox, along with a series of 5 short videos to help you distinguish between true love and the false forms of love we have been conditioned to accept.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5915515422821045}
+{"content": "Recent scholarship has uncovered laïcité's Protestant sources by focusing attention on its late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century advocates. This article argues that the intellectual sources of laïcité stretch further back than this, namely to the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) and Benjamin Constant (1767-1830). These two thinkers are rarely seen as allies. However, an examination of their views on religion reveals a surprising complicity, attributable in large part to their liberal Protestant sympathies. Benjamin Constant was well placed to understand and appreciate Rousseau's \"Profession of Faith of the Savoyard Vicar\" and his chapter \"On Civil Religion\" in the Social Contract. Moreover, Constant had observed firsthand the distortion of Rousseau's views by the French revolutionaries. This essay shows that Constant's writings on religion were those of a disciple of Rousseau, who wished to clarify and disseminate ideas that would prove foundational for the modern notion of laïcité.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9638011455535889}
+{"content": "Every time the FJA gains a member, our justice community grows stronger. Being a part of the FJA family means joining…\nParalegals and legal assistants are largely considered the backbone of every law firm and fulfill critical roles within the legal community. From conducting research, drafting pleadings, contracts, and more, these legal professionals are integral in preparing attorneys for trial. Without the support and critical functions that they provide to law practices, it’s safe to say that many individuals and consumers would not see justice.\nThis October 23, 2021, is National Paralegal Day, an annual event that celebrates the mountain of legal work paralegals and legal assistants tackle each year to help law firms and their clients succeed.\nBefore we recognize and celebrate the profession as it is today, let’s take a brief look back at its history.\nOverall, the paralegal and legal assistant profession is rather young and its origins can be traced back to the late 1960s (however, the first “lawyers” can be traced back to Ancient Athens.) The profession was created when Congress, law firms, local bar associations, and the American Bar Association recognized that issues with access to legal services and more complex laws necessitated action. The concept was rooted in the goal of offering greater access to justice, and that educated non-lawyers could help fill the gap.\nOver time, these early non-lawyers became experienced legal secretaries who had acquired advanced on-the-job knowledge and training and began performing many complex legal tasks. By 1967, the American Bar Association had issued a formal ethics opinion that outlined the role of legal professionals and helped to solidify and expand their function and prominence within law firms.\nSince 1967, the profession has only continued to grow as more individuals have considered a career as a paralegal or legal assistant. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that in 2020 there were 345,000 paralegal and legal assistant jobs in the United States, a figure that in the next ten years is expected to expand by 12 percent.\nWith the establishment and expansion of legal professionals, groups like the FJA have focused on creating opportunities for individuals to connect with their peers, share resources, and expand on ideas within the profession.\n“Being a PI paralegal comes with great responsibility. We are tasked with helping clients obtain justice after being harmed by negligence and our reward at the end of a case is knowing that our hard work made a significant impact in their lives. Having a support system like FJA’s Paralegal and Legal Assistant Section is key to making us shine as paralegals! We receive important case law updates, have access to listservs to ask questions and share information and, most importantly, we are connected with a group of paralegals who understand the importance of the work we do.” – Carol Goraczko, Florida Registered Paralegal, Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain P.A.\nFJA’s Paralegal and Legal Assistant Section provides support for professionals located across Florida and connects members with resources to learn, excel, and grow in their careers now and into the future. Some of the benefits of membership include access to networking opportunities, exclusive email discussion groups, CLE webinars and events, and career resources.\n“The Florida Justice Association allows me to be a more valuable resource for my office and our team. The Paralegal and Legal Assistants section specifically provides me with the opportunity to learn, network, and share with my fellow paralegals and legal assistants to better serve our clients.” – Meg Hartnett, Florida Registered Paralegal, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC\nAlthough the FJA supports its members through a series of virtual resources and offerings, our in-person exclusive events for paralegals and legal assistants are by far the most popular. From the Civil Litigation for Paralegals and Legal Assistants Seminar at Annual Convention to Section networking breakfasts held throughout the state, members are active in sharing stories, learning from one another, and overall, deepening their love for the field.\nIn celebration of National Paralegal Day, the FJA Paralegal and Legal Assistant Section will be holding a Regional breakfast on Friday, October 22nd, 2021 at the Orange County Bar Association, Grand Cypress Room located at 880 North Orange Avenue in Orlando. This event will include a networking breakfast at 8:30, a program at 9 a.m., and free CLE credits. Mark R. Lippman, Esq. Lippman Law Offices, P.A. will be speaking on The Eviction Moratorium, and all paralegal and legal assistant members are invited to attend (guests welcome!). RSVP to attend here.\nAs we celebrate National Paralegal Day this year, let us be reminded that paralegals and legal assistants are a growing force within the legal field. We hope you will take a moment to sincerely thank these hardworking individuals who are responsible gatekeepers in the legal profession. They are essential in strengthening and upholding Florida’s civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida’s citizens and consumers!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7839577198028564}
+{"content": "BACKGROUND\nEarly initiation of breast cancer screening is recommended for high-risk women, including survivors of childhood cancer treated with chest radiation. Recent studies suggest that female survivors of childhood leukemia or sarcoma treated without chest radiation are also at elevated early onset breast cancer risk. However, the potential clinical benefits and cost-effectiveness of early breast cancer screening among these women are uncertain.\nMETHODS\nUsing data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, we adapted two Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) breast cancer simulation models to reflect the elevated risks of breast cancer and competing mortality among leukemia and sarcoma survivors. Costs and utility weights were based on published studies and databases. Outcomes included breast cancer deaths averted, false-positive-screening results, benign biopsies, and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs).\nRESULTS\nIn the absence of screening, the lifetime risk of dying from breast cancer among survivors was 6.8% to 7.0% across models. Early initiation of annual mammography with MRI screening between ages 25 and 40 would avert 52.6% to 64.3% of breast cancer deaths. When costs and quality of life impacts were considered, screening starting at age 40 was the only strategy with an ICER below the $100,000 per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained cost-effectiveness threshold ($27,680 to $44,380 per QALY gained across models).\nCONCLUSIONS\nAmong survivors of childhood leukemia or sarcoma, early initiation of breast cancer screening at age 40 may reduce breast cancer deaths by half and is cost-effective. These findings could help inform screening guidelines for survivors treated without chest radiation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9314378499984741}
+{"content": "UBC Theses and Dissertations Transmission of antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter in agri-food systems Ma, Luyao Abstract\nAntimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter has been regarded as a high priority of public health concern worldwide. This microbe asymptomatically resides in the intestinal tract of animals and may transmit to humans through the consumption of contaminated animal products. It is not fully understood how Campylobacter develops and spreads antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in agri-food systems. This knowledge gap is partially due to a lack of rapid detection methods, inefficient data integration in current surveillance programs, rapid evolution of AMR variants, and insufficient studies in AMR gene transfer. This dissertation focused on addressing the aforementioned problems to better tackle the global AMR crisis. A microfluidic device was developed to identify Campylobacter, with 100% specificity and detection limits down to 10² CFU/mL in milk and 10⁴ CFU/25 g in chicken meat. On-chip antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) showed a good agreement (>90%) with the conventional culture-based method. This miniaturized device enabled on-site detection, consumed ~99% fewer reagents, and saved >50% of analysis time. This microfluidic device was further integrated into an internet of things (IoT)-based AMR surveillance program. A machine learning algorithm was employed for classifying on-chip AST results, providing 99.5% accuracy in determining Campylobacter AMR profiles. Both spatial and temporal AMR trends were uploaded to a cloud database for real-time data integration and presentation. Alternatively, Raman spectroscopy and chemometrics reduced the analysis time of AST to 5 h with acceptable accuracy. Raman spectroscopy-based approach deciphered distinct phenotypic responses of antimicrobial-susceptible and resistant Campylobacter to antibiotics. The spread of AMR genes in Campylobacter biofilms was 17-fold more efficient than planktonic cells, which was commonly used as an AMR evolution model. Campylobacter might develop AMR more frequently in the environment than previously expected. When co-cultivating with other foodborne pathogens, Campylobacter showed distinct gene transfer trends, ranging from 3.5×10⁻⁸ in Escherichia coli-C. jejuni biofilms to no detectable transmission in Salmonella-C. jejuni biofilms. This dissertation provides the technique and knowledge to monitor the prevalence of Campylobacter AMR in agri-food systems.\nItem Media Item Citations and Data License\nAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8295374512672424}
+{"content": "Tenosynovitis of one or more flexor tendons of the hand (mean 3.1 tendons per patient) was noted in 55% of 100 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) examined periodically during a mean period of 5 years. The third flexor tendon was involved most frequently (71% of patients), followed by the second (62%), fourth (53%), fifth (27%), and first (13%). Patients with flexor tendonitis (FT) had a significantly higher prevalence of rheumatoid nodules (56% vs 33%), carpal tunnel syndrome (47% vs 13%), wrist extensor tenosynovitis (47% vs 9%), and elbow epicondylitis (22% vs 7%) than patients without FT. Dupuytren's contracture, DeQuervain's tenovaginitis, flexor carpi radialis and ulnaris tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis were found exclusively in patients with FT. A control group of 50 non-RA patients with FT had statistically fewer diseased tendons per patient (mean 1.5) and a different digital distribution, the thumb being affected more frequently (P less than 0.05) than in RA patients.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9281419515609741}
+{"content": "The Orange County Health Department is advising residents that if they worked or attended the New York Renaissance Faire located at 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo Park, on either Saturday, Sept. 4, or Monday, Sept. 6, they may have been exposed to COVID-19.\nHealth Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman recommends that if you or your child were there, to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, which may include but are not limited to: fever, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. Anyone experiencing symptoms indicative of COVID-19 should contact their medical provider to discuss a plan of care.\nGelman advised residents to consider any public site in Orange County as a potential site of COVID-19 exposure, due to a persistent increase in newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases throughout the county.\nAccording to Gelman, the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, continues to be adhering to proper safety measures such as wearing your mask, vaccination, avoiding unnecessary contact with others, as well as practicing basic personal hygiene. This includes washing your hands frequently and thoroughly, refraining from touching your face and avoiding unnecessary contact with others.\nShould you feel ill, contact your healthcare provider.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7686776518821716}
+{"content": "The quest to be fit, healthy, and in good shape could cause significant nutritional changes in your life. You start changing diet and reducing calorie intake to achieve more results. However, fueling your body for fitness is more than eating good food or changing your previous diet. It involves eating the right food in the…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9938411712646484}
+{"content": "Data downloads from the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing (CHRS) of the University of California, Irvine’s precipitation products in 2021 have exceeded those of any previous year…and August has not yet arrived. This includes various quasi-global, satellite-driven real-time and historical products from the PERSIANN (Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Information Using Artificial Neural Networks) family—several of which were developed and maintained with support from UNESCO and ICIWaRM (e.g. iRain, RainSphere and PERSIANN Dynamic Infrared Rain Rate (PDIR-Now).\nSince the creation of CHRS’s homepage and iRain on January 1st, 2010, CHRS web systems have been visited by an average of 256 people a day. The frequency of visitors has increased considerably since April 14th, 2014, and March 30th, 2016, when RainSphere and CHRS Data Portal first went online, respectively. Over the last 10 years, data downloads have been increasing at an average of 70% per year.\nResidents of over 200 countries have visited CHRS web pages, including over 40 African countries. African countries are responsible for over 14,000 visits to the real-time iRain site, with Southern African countries (Namibia, South Africa, Angola and Botswana) leading the way. They are also responsible for over 13,000 visits to the data portal, combining real-time and historical data downloads, with Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt and South Africa at over 1000 each, followed by Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, Cameroon, Angola, Ghana and Algeria, with 500-800 downloads each. African visits total almost 1/10 of the total visits outside of the United States (about 140,000 since 2016).\nOver this period, CHRS scientists, in partnership with UNESCO-IHP and often ICIWaRM, have hosted workshops on satellite precipitation measurements in Lebanon, the Islamic Republic of Iran, South Africa, Uganda, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, two in Italy, and three in Thailand.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8881333470344543}
+{"content": "In clinical trials, a comparator drug is often required to study the efficacy of a new treatment relative to a drug that is already on the market.\nThe comparator study is used to compare the effectiveness of the investigational product to the existing drug.\n9 Additionally, clinical trial sponsors are also required to source and distribute other medications and supplies along with comparators.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5031076073646545}
+{"content": "A\npulvinus (pl. pulvini) is a joint-like thickening at the base of a plant leaf or leaflet that facilitates growth-independent (nyctinastic and thigmonastic) movement. Pulvini are common in members of the bean family Fabaceae (Leguminosae) and the prayer plant family Marantaceae.\nPulvini may be present at the base or apex of the petiole or where the leaflets of a compound leaf are inserted into the rachis. They consist of a core of vascular tissue within a flexible, bulky cylinder of thin-walled parenchyma cells. A pulvinus is also sometimes called a geniculum.\nPulvinar movement is caused by changes in turgor pressure leading to a contraction or expansion of the parenchyma tissue. The response is initiated when sucrose is unloaded from the phloem into the apoplast. The increased sugar concentration in the apoplast decreases the water potential and triggers the efflux of potassium ions from the surrounding cells. This is followed by an efflux of water, resulting in a sudden change of turgor pressure in the cells of the pulvinus. The process is similar to the mechanism of stomatal closure.\nดูเป็นตัวอย่าง (230826492+40285+39_<6|<_<3747*<+38&+#7&8#9&+9~=+3==91+&0=%9=39394859025)+(309275937<^>[77+&[email protected]&82947&-29590%8303=92072959401)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8612585067749023}
+{"content": "In 1992, through his “Agenda for Peace”, UN General Secretary Boutros Ghali called upon UN member states to train and provide civil professionals for peace missions, stating that such individuals need comprehensive training before deployment. ASPR with the support of the Austrian Federal Government has responded to this call and established a training concept called International Civilian Peace Keeping and Peace Building Training Program (IPT).\nThe training for civilian peace keeping and peace-building involves a two-week foundation training preparing candidates for the situation in conflict areas in general, as well as a function-oriented two-week specialisation course qualifying candidates for a specific task in terms of peace keeping/building activities. The course is designed to develop a conflict sensitive behaviour in conflict areas, a behaviour which recognises the specific needs of the particular nation/ethnic group, avoids negative impacts („Do no harm“), takes responsibility through the people („Ownership“) and focuses on long-term impacts of the mission (sustainability). The courses are meant to help achieve a better understanding and cooperation between various governmental and non-governmental players and contribute to various focal working points and activities such as peace keeping, development cooperation and humanitarian aid.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5039017200469971}
+{"content": "Grapevines & Leadership\nNature offers an accessible model for leadership, and patiently awaits, ready to share its approach with us.\nThis program is offered using two approaches: open to individuals who will join other participants they have yet to meet and open to groups or teams within a company or organization.\nWhat to Expect:\nThis program delivers a much needed break\nfrom the fast-paced world of business To become more aware of the world of nature, and to learn how tending to grapevines – from when they are first planted to each year’s harvest – offers guidance and expertise to enhance your leadership approach. What You Will Gain: A renewed appreciation for nature and its lessons Tangible actions you can take to become a more effective leader while strengthening your team A keen eye for recognizing additional leadership tips that nature has available to you\nSide Effects: When spending time appreciating and learning from nature, it can reduce stress and boost happiness, while rejuvenating the body, mind, and spirit.\nReturn to Small Group Retreat.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9874227046966553}
+{"content": "Early learning teachers think about outcomes in broad terms and with programming intent rather than treating them as ‘checklists’. Curriculum frameworks are intended to be tools that support early learning teachers in examining the visual and potential types of learning occurring when children engage in various types of experiences. Rather than assess the child, consider outcomes to assess the experience. Let’s go back to the stick, stone and pinecone experience presented earlier. Since Honey and Richard work in Ontario, they referred to that province’s framework to determine which outcomes were met. They found many connections since the experience was so multi-faceted. They settled on two that they would consider and build upon in future learning experiences: questioning and observing (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2014).\nRichard and Honey are careful not to focus too narrowly on these outcomes. They added them to their analysis of the experience that they recorded. They were inspired by dialoguing about questioning and observing and decided to bring magnifying glasses outdoors to examine pine cones even more closely and to encourage questions and further experimentation. Environments that support children’s development are those that provide materials, time and opportunities for children to explore and discover, rather than environments that are focused on achieving specific learning outcomes.\nIdeally, early learning teachers support children in having the freedom to be active constructors of their learning through play and experiential learning. When early learning teachers assume that young children have the abilities to determine the types of play to support their learning needs, the learning environment is more likely to focus on the process of play rather than the completion of a product or production of items that exhibit defined learning outcomes. Children learn best in spaces where they are given the freedom to try new ideas, combine new ideas with current knowledge and experiences, and rethink how they did things and what they may do differently to accommodate their new discoveries (Dietze & Kashin, 2012). This approach emulates the United Nations Rights of the Child (1991) that indicates children value freedom from structure, making choices and having time to themselves. Controlled environments that focus on children achieving defined learning outcomes are generally based on the shallow interpretations of children’s interests rather than supporting them in deeper engagement with their funds of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. As learners, children are encouraged to develop strategic thinking processes that have learning as a goal. This involves creating an environment where children make the decision to engage and persist with learning and to develop skills to be a collaborative and an autonomous learner. Children require environments that allow them to assume ownership for their own thoughts, processes and actions in their learning. With intentional early learning, teachers can provide experiences that support children in all critical learning areas including the spirit. Supporting a mind, body and spirit connection is attainable in the outdoor learning environment!", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7265369296073914}
+{"content": "A stroke occurs when part of your brain is unable to get the blood and oxygen it needs. It can be a scary time for families and loved ones. Oftentimes, people don’t understand what happens to them during a stroke. Depending on what type of stroke a person has, different things are likely to happen.\nTransient Ischemic Attack\nDuring a transient ischemic attack (TIA), individuals will often show many of the symptoms of a stroke. They may have slurring speech, drooping facial muscles, or lose the use of 1 side of the body. However, after a short period of time, the effects of a transient ischemic attack will disappear.\nDuring a TIA, a blood clot forms in the person’s brain, causing temporary arousal of symptoms. However, the blood clot quickly becomes unstuck, leading to a relief of symptoms. These are frequently known as “mini-strokes.” They may warn of a more significant stroke coming.\nIschemic Stroke\nAn ischemic stroke is when the presence of a blood clot causes loss of blood flow to the part of a brain. During an ischemic stroke, the blockage causes blood loss to that particular area which ultimately leads to the death of brain tissue.\nUnlike a TIA, an ischemic stroke leads to more permanent or pervasive symptoms. Individuals who undergo an ischemic stroke may spend days, weeks, or months in therapy to regain their abilities. They may be unable to regain those abilities at all.\nHemorrhagic Stroke\nA hemorrhagic stroke is similar to an ischemic stroke as it causes permanent or pervasive damage. However, the cause of a hemorrhagic stroke is different.\nDuring a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel or brain breaks or ruptures, causing a brain bleed. As a result of the damage, blood is able to leak into the surrounding blood tissue.\nThe hemorrhage stops blood from getting to essential parts of the brain past the break. This may lead to brain tissue’s permanent and irreversible death beyond the bleed, causing speech, movement, or even cognition changes. Through treatment, a person may be able to regain functioning in one or all of these areas. Others will have permanent symptoms.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9858746528625488}
+{"content": "Table of Contents\nAccording to the popular Mozilla company, Google Floc is a flop and unsecured premise privacy sandbox that does not protect the privacy and could lead to the serious risks.\nWhat is Floc Originally?\nFLoC is premised on a compelling idea: enable ad targeting without exposing users to risk, says Eric Rescorla, author of the TLS standard and the chief technology officer of Mozilla.\nSeveral privacy properties in the current design could result in significant risks if widely implemented in its current form.\nFLoC stands for Federated Learning of Cohorts, a initiative that seeks to develop alternative solutions to satisfy cross-site use cases without resorting to third-party cookies or opaque tracking mechanisms.\nIt enables marketers to guess users’ interests without requiring individual identification, eliminating the privacy implications of\ntargeted advertising. Currently, targeted advertising relies on techniques such as tracking cookies and device fingerprinting that reveal users’ browsing history across websites to advertisers and ad networks. What Else Does It Do?\nFLoC avoids the cookie by using a new “cohort” identifier that buckets users by their similar browsing behaviors.\nThis information can be\naggregated by advertisers to build a list of websites that users in a cohort visit, rather than using the visits made by the specific user, and then advertisers can target ads based on the cohorts’ interests. What Does Mozilla Have To Say about Floc?\nMozilla said that FLoC profiles can provide additional information about the FLoC as a whole. Taking into account the individual profiles, we can make generalizations about the FLoC cohort as a whole.”\nIn addition, the cohort IDs assigned to users are recalculated on the device weekly, which is intended to reflect their evolving interests over time and prevent them from being used as persistent identifiers to track users.\nAt some point next year,\nGoogle plans to replace third-party cookies with FLoC in its Chrome browser as an origin trial. Conclusion\nThis conclusion is supported by\nMozilla’s FLoC analysis. Even though a few thousand users share a cohort ID, it is possible to narrow down the list of users very quickly using fingerprinting data and the periodically recalculated cohort IDs as an easy way to differentiate users from one to the next.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5200809240341187}
+{"content": "Due to Denmark’s the low-lying characteristics, coastal areas are especially vulnerable to future effects of climate changes. The possible interaction between storm tides, storm water and rising groundwater increases the risk of flooding valuable regions. This requires a comprehensive approach to climate adaptation.\nThis webinar explorea our climate adaptation project to make the municipality of Dragør in the Øresund region climate resilient. A project that breaks down the barriers between coastal protection, nature conservation and the evolution of the changing cultural environment along the coast. Discover how, instead of fighting the forces of nature, seawater and storm water, we are reintroducing the natural forces of nature into a new, rich and changing mosaic landscape. By gradually retracting the dikes and by sustaining the natural wave-breaking effect of the foreland, we create a dynamic, resilient landscape. Presenters: Eva Sara Rasmusse - Commercial Manager and Landscape Architect, WSP in Denmark Jens Lauritz Hansen - Commercial Manager and Climate Adaptation Specialist, WSP in Denmark", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.505486011505127}
+{"content": "A blend of 9 probiotics that help brain function and may relieve nausea and gastrointestinal distress.\nKyo-Dophilus Multi 9 Probiotic combines nine different strains of beneficial Lactobacillus and Bifidus organisms to help maintain healthy intestinal function. This unique probiotic blend is carefully processed to retain viability at room temperature, ensuring an adequate number of living cells to colonize the intestine.\nThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\nSupplement Facts\nServing Size: 2 capsules\nServings Per Container: 45\nProprietary Probiotic Blend Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1, Bifidobacterium longum MM-2, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum BB536, Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, Bifidobacterium infantis M-63, Lactobacillus gasseri LAC-343, Lactobacillus rhamnosus LCS-742\nOther ingredients: Starch (potato, tapioca and corn), gelatin, silicon dioxide, calcium phosphate.\nSuggested use: Adults take two capsules with a meal daily.\nConsult your healthcare professional before using this or any product if you are pregnant, nursing or under medical supervision.\nRefrigeration not required. Store in a cool, dry place with cap tight. Keep out of reach of children.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6854197978973389}
+{"content": "Uganda’s Coffee exports in August 2021 amounted to 700,990 60-kilo bags worth US$ 75.09 million (Shs264.7bn).\nThis comprised 636,458 bags of Robusta valued at US $65.24 million and 64.532 bags of Arabica valued at US$ 9.85 million.\nThis was an increase of 34.89% and 63.06 % in quantity and value respectively compared to the same month last year.\nBy comparing quantity of coffee exported by type in the same month of last Coffee Year (August 2020), Robusta increased by 39% and 70.98% in quantity and value respectively, while Arabica exports increased by 4.44% and 24.80% in quantity and value respectively, the report says.\nIncreasing Robusta exports during the month compared to the previous year were due to newly planted coffee which started yielding supported by favorable weather. This was also compounded by a positive trend in global coffee prices in the month of July and August as Brazil faced the threat of frost, which prompted exporters to release their stocks.\nThe modest increase in Arabica coffee exports with a correspondingly high increase in value compared to the same month last year was on account of higher global coffee prices as mentioned above.\nLower Arabica proportion in the export mix is a result of the off-year biennial cycle.”\nCoffee exports for the 12 months (September 2020-August 2021) amounted to 6,414,696 60-kilo bags worth US$ 607.81 million compared to 5,216,608-kilo bags valued at US$ 502.24 million the previous year (September 2019-August 2020). This represents 22.97% and 21.02% increase in both quantity and value respectively.\nThe quantity of coffee exported in August was the highest in a single month surpassing the previous month’s exports, while the total export quantity in 12 months was the highest in 30 years.\nDownload full report here: www.bit.ly/3lOfEyv", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9360249042510986}
+{"content": "It's no secret that the power of leadership communication is its ability to drive results. In fact, strong leader communication is essential to the health of your organization because it stimulates employee engagement by:\nCreating focus about your organization's mission. Employees need to hear where the organization is heading and what it stands for, so it's best that these messages come straight from the leader. When leaders speak, employees listen. So, the more frequently leaders share messages about your organization's mission, the more likely employees will understand how to accomplish it.\nBuilding trust. You can't expect employees to freely grant trust in your leaders. Instead, leaders need to earn it. The more trust your employees place in leaders, the stronger employees' commitment and confidence in your organization will be.\nDispelling rumors. If you leave employees to draw their own conclusions about difficult topics like organizational change, they may automatically assume the worst. Why? Because in the absence of word from leaders, people create their own messages. However, leaders can get ahead of rumors, pave the way for transformational initiatives to run smoothly and help your organization be the best it can be.\nTo achieve employee engagement, leaders need to communicate often and well. But that's not easy. After all, if all your leaders do is recite dry facts, the only thing they'll accomplish is boring employees. So, what can you do to ensure your leaders communicate well? When helping them develop content, be sure these messages have the following characteristics.\nCompelling\nThe more emotionally connected employees feel to their leaders, the more trusting they'll be. Leaders can create this confidence in employees by sharing unique perspectives, speaking from the heart, going off script whenever they can and, most importantly, practicing what they preach. Instead of this: \"A few months ago, I traveled to various facilities on a listening tour to determine what team members thought about our values. The information we gathered indicated we needed a change.\" Try this: \"During my conversations with team members earlier this year, I heard several of you say that our values are too complicated, too difficult to understand and don't seem to align with the work that we do. So, I asked our HR team to use your input to simplify our values. I really appreciate all your great ideas. I believe that with them, we'll be able to develop values that better represent who we are as an organization.\"\nAuthentic\nWhen receiving updates about your organization, employees crave relatable, sincere conversation, not pre-scripted speeches filled with corporate jargon. To build rapport with employees, leaders should stay away from vague, packaged language. Instead, they should strive to be specific and conversational. You can help by writing talking points that meet these standards. Instead of this: \"Our revamped values are an exciting opportunity for employees. I'm confident that these values will achieve much more synergy within our organization, thereby optimizing how we work and allowing us to better achieve our strategic imperatives.\" Try this: \"I truly believe that our new values express who we are in a simple and compelling way while preserving our organization's character. They deeply touch me. For example, when I think about 'Passion,' one of our new values, I remember how so many of you consistently seek to exceed expectations. That's why I'm particularly excited about the addition of 'Passion' as one of our core values.\"\nEngaging\nDialogue is a key ingredient in effective leader communication. Employees don't want to feel like they're simply receiving orders, they want to feel like they're part of the process. That means leaders need to create an environment where employees have a chance to talk through topics. You can coach leaders on the importance of answering questions, listening to concerns and asking for ideas. Plus, you can give them a few prompts to help them start a conversation such as, \"What challenges do you think we'll face in achieving our objectives?\" or \"What questions do you have about this change?\" Instead of this: \"Our initiative to revamp our organizational values will affect various parts of the employee experience, including the performance management process and onboarding.\" Try this: \"We want our new values to be reflected in all parts of our organization, including the performance management process (PMP). We're currently working on integrating the values into the process and would love to hear your thoughts on how we can do this. What ideas do you have to add values to our PMP?\"\nConsistent\nLeaders need to develop a story and stick with it, as any deviation can cause confusion - or even distrust - among employees. Make sure your leader is armed with materials like a core deck, key messages and frequently asked questions (FAQs). These tools will help leaders stay on message and remember key takeaways. Instead of this: During the launch of the new values, your leader explains that the values were updated because they were outdated and no longer represent what the organization stands for. However, when asked how the PMP process is related to the new values during a town hall Q&A session, your leader mistakenly says, “We established new values to create a more effective PMP process.\" Now, employees are confused about why the values were updated: Was it because they no longer reflected the organization's culture, or because the PMP process wasn't effective? Try this: Provide your leader with a core deck, key messages and FAQs, so he or she knows how to talk about the updated values, as well as what questions to expect from employees. For instance, your FAQs can include a question regarding the PMP process: \"How is the PMP process related to the updated values?\" with a clear answer: \"We want our new values to be reflected in all parts of our organization, including the PMP. We're currently working on integrating the values into the process and will keep you updated.\" After reviewing the FAQs, your leader will be able to better remember key takeaways. For example: The values will be reflected in the PMP; however, the PMP is not the reason they were updated. Now, your leader will be equipped to deliver consistent messages to employees across the globe.\nAlison Davis\nAlison sets the strategic direction for Davis & Company and leads the development of new products and services. Since founding the company in 1984, she has provided senior counsel to clients such as American Water, BD and International Flavors & Fragrances. Alison has written or edited the books 49 Ways to Improve Employee Communications, The Definitive Guide to HR Communication, and Your Attention, Please. An online columnist for Inc.com, she frequently writes articles for leading business and trade publications.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8204779028892517}
+{"content": "To continue receiving Newsflash, please re-subscribe before March 1, 2017.\n*******************************************************************************************\nOn February 22, 2017 the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) had met its two-thirds WTO member ratification requirement as a result of Rwanda, Oman, Chad, and Jordan submitting their acceptance notices, allowing the agreement to enter into force.\nAccording to the announcement the TFA, “…seeks to expedite the movement, release and clearance of goods across borders, launches a new phase for trade facilitation reforms all over the world and creates a significant boost for commerce and the multilateral trading system as a whole.”\nIn 2015, WTO economists conducted a study on the effects of implementing the TFA and listed proposed benefits as follows:\nAverage trade cost reduction of 14.3% Approximately 1.5 days reduced on the importation of goods; a reduction of 47% Almost 2 days reduced on exports; a reduction of 91% Exports of global merchandise could benefit by an increase of approximately US$ 750 billion – US$ 1 trillion\nAdditionally, developing and least developed countries can predict to see a growth in the amount of exported products by as much as 20-35%.\nAdditional TFA information can be accessed at:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7890264987945557}
+{"content": "The assessment of relative model performance using information criteria like AIC and BIC has become routine among functional-response studies, reflecting trends in the broader ecological literature. Such information criteria allow comparison across diverse models because they penalize each model’s fit by its parametric complexity — in terms of their number of free parameters — which allows simpler models to outperform similarly fitting models of higher parametric complexity. However, criteria like AIC and BIC do not consider an additional form of model complexity, referred to as geometric complexity, which relates specifically to the mathematical form of the model. Models of equivalent parametric complexity can differ in their geometric complexity and thereby in their ability to flexibly fit data. Here we use the Fisher Information Approximation criterion to compare, explain, and contextualize how geometric complexity varies across a large compilation of single-prey functional-response models — including prey-, ratio-, and predator-dependent formulations — reflecting varying levels of phenomenological generality and varying apparent degrees and forms of non-linearity. Because a model’s geometric complexity varies with the data’s underlying experimental design, we also sought to determine which designs are best at leveling the playing field among functional-response models. Our analyses illustrate (1) the large differences in geometric complexity that exist among functional-response models, (2) there is no experimental design that can minimize these differences across all models, and (3) even the qualitative nature by which some models are more or less flexible than others is reversed by changes in experimental design. Failure to appreciate geometric complexity in the empirical evaluation of functional-response models may therefore lead to biased inferences for predator-prey ecology, particularly at low experimental sample sizes where the relative effects of geometric complexity are strongest. We conclude by discussing the statistical and epistemological challenges that geometric complexity poses for the study of functional responses as it relates to the attainment of biological truth and predictive ability.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6930947303771973}
+{"content": "UBC Theses and Dissertations LIN28B confers cancer stem-like phenotypes for neuroendocrine prostate cancer progression Lovnicki, Jessica Magdalena Abstract\nDue to the increased utilization of next generation anti-androgens to treat prostate adenocarcinoma (AdPC), therapy-induced neuroendocrine prostate cancer (t-NEPC) has become more prevalent. Although the mechanisms by which t-NEPC is established are not fully understood, emerging evidence suggests that AdPC cells can gain an intermediate pluripotent stem cell (SC)-like phenotype that can promote t-NEPC development. However, it remains unclear whether the core embryonic stem cell genes (ESCs) (LIN28, POU5F1, SOX2, and NANOG) regulate the stem-like state of prostate cancer cells and the switch from luminal epithelial to neuroendocrine lineage during the transition from AdPC to t-NEPC. We hypothesize that LIN28B plays a key role in the transition from AdPC to t-NEPC, and that the overexpression of LIN28B may promote proliferation and trans-differentiation, which may contribute to t-NEPC progression. By comparing the published RNA-seq data on AdPC and t-NEPC, we found that approximately 50% of t-NEPC patient tumors have gained LIN28B and SOX2 expression. Standard molecular and cellular biology techniques were applied to characterize the functions of LIN28B and its relationship with SOX2 using t-NEPC cell and xenograft models. We found that the mRNA levels of LIN28B and SOX2 are positively correlated in patient tumors, patient derived xenografts, transgenic mice, and multiple cell models. LIN28B and SOX2 expression was confirmed to be co-upregulated in a subset of t-NEPC patients by immunohistochemistry. Using our clinically relevant t-NEPC cell/xenograft model, DuNE, we demonstrated that LIN28B is essential for stem cell-like and neuroendocrine marker expression and cell morphology. LIN28B gene depletion by CRISPR inhibited DuNE xenograft initiation and tumor growth. These LIN28B functions are mainly mediated by its inhibitory effects on the microRNA let-7d, which resulted in the upregulation of HMGA2 and HGMA2 mediated SOX2 transcription. Overall, this thesis work adds to the understanding that the LIN28B/let-7/SOX2 axis is an important signaling pathway that regulates a cancer stem-like phenotype to promote t-NEPC development. Ultimately, this knowledge pertains to the clinical implications of LIN28B in informing future therapies that will be effective for managing t-NEPC.\nItem Media Item Citations and Data License\nAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6542636156082153}
+{"content": "Beschreibung\nThis book connects a buying psychology driven by American beliefs and values with a company's go-to market strategy, the goal being to sensitize readers to how the cultural values of a particular country or region can impact the business environment. The book also addresses the reasons behind these differences and therefore begins with a detailed cultural comparison of the United States and Europe, and assessments of how these characteristics impact their respective markets and customer behavior differently.Another aspect that sets this book apart is that it argues for sound decision-making processes as the first priority in any international business strategy. Readers are provided detailed insights into the variables a European company needs to understand before it makes its \"go/no-go\" decision, along with the tools needed to evaluate the probability of success and the risks of going to market. Once a company decides to enter the US market, the book then offers a highly customer-centric approach to developing and executing an effective market strategy. von Drews, Ralf und Lamson, Melissa", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8400611877441406}
+{"content": "Friday, June 25, 2021 Turbulence Injuries\nOne of the most significant challenges experienced during the summer season is inclement weather, which often leads to turbulence.\nWhenever encountering turbulence,\nalways remain seated and secure yourself as quickly as possible. If you are in the aisle performing a service, brace the cart by wedging it between aisle seats, set the brakes, remove hot liquids from the top of the cart, and remain aware of the situation. Stay seated until the Captain tells you it is safe to get up. If an emergency should arise, use your best judgment, and communicate with the flight deck. The most important thing is always to keep yourself safe. : Important Reminders During the crew briefing, if you feel you have not received information concerning the possibility of turbulence during the flight, ask for additional information. If the flight deck crew advises you to take or remain in your jumpseat, do so – as quickly as possible, and remain seated until further advised. The flight deck crew will make an initial PA informing passengers of the turbulence—follow-up with subsequent announcements if necessary. If you experience moderate or severe turbulence, report via CERS within 24 hours of the event. If you are on an international sequence, report the incident within 24 hours of your return.\nInjured in Turbulence – What Next?\nIf you sustain an injury due to turbulence, notify the Captain immediately and request the turbulence and injury event be documented. If medical treatment is necessary, it is imperative to let the Captain know as soon as possible.\nAn Injury on Duty (IOD) may be filed 24/7 by calling: 844-777-8463\nA triage nurse from Sedgwick will answer your call. You are NOT required to follow the nurse’s recommendations and are free to seek immediate medical treatment. Advise the nurse if you intend to seek urgent medical care. Not all injuries require immediate medical attention. In the event of a medical emergency such as a head injury, do not wait to speak with a nurse- seek immediate medical attention, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. If follow-up care is needed, be sure to talk with the registered nurse or your claims adjuster from Sedgwick.\nAll Flight Attendants should file a CERS Report.\nIt is always important to file a CERS report.\nThe CERS Report link can be found on your (EFB) tablet or the Flight Service website by clicking on Safety & Security, or you may connect from your mobile device. Additionally, consider submitting a Cabin ASAP report as it is an invaluable means of documenting specific safety concerns encountered onboard the aircraft.\nFor more information about turbulence safety, please refer to the Inflight Manual – Safety and Security – General Safety or contact the Safety Department at\nsafety@apfa.org\nThe Company and the APFA EAP recognize the\nCritical Incident Stress Management Program (CISM) as a collaborative policy that is jointly managed and monitored. CISD’s are scheduled for any aircraft accident or serious incident within 24-72 hours following an event and are designed to lessen or avoid the potentially negative impact of a traumatic event. JCBA Section 34.H.1. – The Company, upon notification of any aircraft accident, serious incident, or hijacking, or terrorist incident in which a Flight Attendant is involved, shall notify the APFA National President, APFA SSD Coordinator, and APFA EAP Representative. The Manager of Flight Service or her/his designee shall contact the APFA Base President when Flight Attendant(s) assigned to her/his respective base or involved in such incidents, emergency evacuation, or when a Flight Attendant is injured.\nc. Serious Incident: An incident with Flight Attendants onboard a Company aircraft\ninvolving any of the following:\nvi. Turbulence resulting in injuries to crew members or passengers\nIn Solidarity,\nBellia Peckson APFA National IOD Chair iod@apfa.org Vivian Stubblefield APFA Interim National Safety & Security Chair safety@apfa.org Abby Alconcher APFA National EAP Chair eap@apfa.org", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7268643379211426}
+{"content": "Comprehensive Probiotic Blend for a Healthy Gut Microbiome\nResearch continues to demonstrate the emerging importance of probiotics and a healthy gut microbiome for protection against gastrointestinal issues such as inflammatory bowel syndrome and nutrient malabsorption.\nProbiotic Complete is a probiotic supplement made with a comprehensive seven-strain blend of gut-supporting microbial organisms (known as probiotics). Probiotic Complete contains some of the most embraced microbial strains for human wellness, with clinical evidence suggesting these beneficial probiotics may: Support a healthy gut microbiome Support a healthy inflammatory response Support immune function Support digestive function\nOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, digestive resistant capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum), vegetable magnesium stearate. Recommendations: Take one capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Servings: 60. Cautions: If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children.\nThis product is shipped and fulfilled by NutriDyn", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8044134974479675}
+{"content": "How do run-flat tires work?\nRun-flat inserts from Armormax\n® are not like conventional tires, which require air to stay hard. The run-flat tires have a reinforced sidewall that allows these tires to stay rigid without any air pressure.\nActually, they are designed to remain functional for a limited time without air pressure. On our heavy-duty inserts sometimes called an Armormax\n® donut can even be used without the existing tires on the vehicle.\nThe reinforced outer shell of run-flat tires keeps the rubber in place without air. It also supports the car to continue its journey. However, the sidewall of run-flat-tires is not designed to be permanent and is only recommended for around 50 miles of additional driving after the tire has deflated or shot out. To keep run-flat inserts and tires in good condition you have to check their depth, pressure, and condition often.\nFrequently Asked Questions Should I replace run-flat tires with regular tires?\nYou can replace run-flat tires with ordinary tires safely.\nHow many years do run-flat tires last?\nRun-flat tires are designed for short distances. They are zero pressure tires that can get you roughly 50 miles.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.960159182548523}
+{"content": "Brookfield Property Partners (NASDAQ: BPY) and its affiliated real estate investment trust (REIT) Brookfield Property REIT (NASDAQ: BPYU) have a dilemma. They own some of the most iconic office buildings in the world and some of America's best shopping malls. While both real estate sectors are currently facing headwinds from the COVID-19 outbreak, Brookfield believes it has a bright future. Most private institutional investors tend to agree with Brookfield, which is why high-quality property values have held up reasonably well.\nUnfortunately, public market investors aren't on board with this thesis, which has weighed on the value of Brookfield's stock. That led its parent,\nBrookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM), to offer to acquire the rest of Brookfield Property that it doesn't already own. That proposal leaves investors wondering whether Brookfield Property is worth buying ahead of a potential deal. Here's the case for and against buying the global real estate giant these days. The case for buying Brookfield Property\nIn early January, Brookfield Asset Management offered to acquire all the shares of Brookfield Property that it didn't currently own for $16.50 a piece. The proposal would give existing investors a choice of accepting all-cash 0.40 shares of Brookfield Asset Management, or 0.66 Brookfield Property preferred shares for each share of Brookfield Property they currently own. Brookfield Asset Management structured that offer to appeal to all types of investors. Those who wanted to cash out could do so. Meanwhile, investors who desire further upside potential could accept Brookfield's shares. Finally, those seeking income could opt for the preferred equity.\nBrookfield Property is currently reviewing the proposal. It could accept the current deal structure, negotiate a better offer, or reject the bid and remain public. The most likely outcome is agreeing to slightly better terms with Brookfield Asset Management. Investors clearly want more, considering that Brookfield Property's stock currently trades at around $17.25 a share, implying they expect a higher offer. Further, management has repeatedly stated they believe the stock is significantly undervalued. On the other hand, it doesn't have much leverage considering that Brookfield Asset Management owns a majority stake. Thus, a deal seems likely at a slightly higher valuation.\nThat might not be a bad outcome for investors who buy ahead of a potential deal if they accept shares in Brookfield Asset Management. The company, which manages and invests in private equity funds and companies focused on real estate, renewable power, and infrastructure, has significant upside potential. The company ended the year with a business valued at $66 a share. Meanwhile, it believes it can grow its business's underlying value to $110 a share by 2025. With the stock currently trading at less than $42 apiece, it looks highly undervalued.\nThe case against buying Brookfield Property\nThere's a lot of uncertainty facing Brookfield Property these days. While it seems likely to reach a deal with Brookfield Asset Management at a higher value, they might not come to terms. If that happens, the stock will probably decline sharply, especially given the headwinds facing its office and real estate segments. The company might have to suspend or reduce its 7.7%-yielding dividend to conserve cash until market conditions improve. While a stand-alone Brookfield Property could create long-term shareholder value, it faces an uphill battle given the current market conditions and the likelihood that scuttling a potential deal would sour its relationship with its parent.\nMeanwhile, even if they agree to a deal, investors likely won't be able to convert all their shares into Brookfield Asset Management because of proration. Brookfield only wants to issue a maximum of 59.5 million of its shares, 42% of the total value offered. Because of that, investors will likely receive some cash and preferred stock in the deal, reducing their upside potential. However, they could sell the preferred stock and use the combined cash proceeds to buy more Brookfield shares to fully participate in its upside potential.\nBetter to buy the sure thing\nWhile Brookfield Property owns a valuable portfolio of commercial real estate, there's too much uncertainty about its future to buy it right now, given the possibility of a deal with Brookfield Asset Management. While that transaction offers upside potential in Brookfield Asset Management's stock, the merger could fall apart. Because of that, investors seem to be better off considering buying Brookfield Asset Management directly than buying its real estate affiliates right now.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6573930978775024}
+{"content": "CONTACT US:Contact info\nTackett JL, Daoud SL, De Bolle M, Burt SA. Aggressive Behav. 2013; 39(2): 149-159.\nDepartment of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, Texas.\n(Copyright © 2013, International Society for Research on Aggression, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)\n23386551\nThe primary purpose of the present study was to examine support for the inclusion of relational aggression (RAgg) alongside physical aggression (Agg) and rule-breaking behaviors (RB) as a subfactor of antisocial behavior (ASB). Caregiver reports were collected for 1,087 youth (48.9% male) ages 6-18. Results indicated that all three subfactors of ASB demonstrated substantial loadings on a general ASB factor. Using a bifactor model approach, specific factors representing each ASB subfactor were simultaneously modeled, allowing for examination of common and specific correlates. At the scale level, results demonstrated consistently strong connections with high Neuroticism and low Agreeableness across all 3 ASB subfactors, a pattern which was replicated for the general ASB factor in the bifactor approach. Specific factors in the bifactor model demonstrated connections with personality and psychopathology correlates, primarily for Agg. These findings provide some support for an overall grouping of RAgg with other ASB subfactors in youth, and further distinguish Agg as potentially representing a more potent variant of youth ASB relative to both RB and RAgg. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.\nLanguage: en", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6045435667037964}
+{"content": "TAIPEI, 10 July 2018: The Taiwan government is committed to strengthening tourism through diversifying visitor source markets and upgrading facilities, according to Premier Lai Ching-te.\nThe government is committed to unlocking Taiwan’s rich tourism potential by diversifying visitor sources, upgrading facilities, and encouraging in-depth tours emphasising the local characteristics of each region, Premier Lai Ching-te noted last week.\nTo raise the country’s global tourism visibility, the government aims to create a national brand spotlighting Taiwan’s vibrant cultural attractions, food and natural environments, Lai said.\nAccording to the report in Taiwan Today, the premier claimed, arrivals are now topping 10 million annually.\n“Since diversification holds the key to sustainable tourism development, the government is working to entice more travellers from Europe, Northeast Asia and North and South America, and eyeing substantial future growth from emerging markets in Southeast Asia under the New Southbound Policy,” he said.\nA key plank in the government’s national development strategy, the policy seeks to enhance Taiwan’s agricultural, business, cultural, education, tourism and trade ties with the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, six South Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand.\nThe Ministry of Transportation and Communications, which oversees the Tourism Bureau, said that the government has enacted measures to attract visitors such as easing visa regulations as well as fostering a Muslim-friendly travel environment through promoting halal certification and installing prayer rooms at major transportation hubs.\nVisitor numbers increased 17.32% year-on-year to 10.7 million in 2017. Arrivals also exceeded 10 million in 2015 and 2016. Tourists from New Southbound Policy targeted countries stayed for an average of 8.1 days and spent USD152.25 per day, the ministry said, adding that industry revenue from these markets totalled NTD2.8 billion (USD92.2 million) last year.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6198567152023315}
+{"content": "In March 2021, Raleigh Water will be sending a Reminder Letter to water customers whose backflow is due to be tested in April, May, and July (Irrigation Customers). To generate these Reminder Letters, our third-party contractor, BSI, had to complete an entire system restart. This restart currently portrays our online system as 100% compliant. If a containment backflow does not have a current backflow report on file, it is still considered a non-compliant assembly that requires a passing operational test report to be submitted online. A report is considered current if the operational test was completed less than one year prior to the test due date. To confirm your backflow test report(s) has been submitted, you may use the Customer Confirmation Number (CCN) located in the top right corner of your Reminder Letter to view your account online or contact BSI Online or by phone at 888-966-6050; or Raleigh Water and at 919-996-2747.\nThe Cross Connection Program is responsible for ensuring potable water provided by the City remains safe throughout the water distribution system and is protected from “backflow events.” (an undesirable reversal of potentially contaminated water\na customer from the City’s system.) to\nThis protection is achieved through the installation of backflow devices or assemblies after each metered service or the right-of-way for dedicated fire service lines. For most residential customers, backflow protection is provided by a dual check device in the meter box. For other services with higher risk, testable backflow assemblies are installed and required by Raleigh City Code to be tested by a Certified Tester. The results of the test are submitted to our web based system, BSI (Backflow Solutions Inc).\nFailing to adequately prevent or control backflow events could have significant negative health and economic impacts, as evidenced by the Corpus Christi, TX incident in December 2016.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6326597929000854}
+{"content": "The US Food and Drug Administration has issued another update to its ongoing evaluation of heater-cooler systems from different manufacturers, which are used to regulate the temperature of patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery via sternotomy, and concerns over their associated risks of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections.\nTwo such companies, CardioQuip and Gentherm Medical LLC, have announced voluntary recalls for labeling updates that outline interim mitigation strategies for lowering the risk of such infections “while these manufacturers complete further testing for cleaning and disinfection validation, and aerosolization,” the agency said. CardioQuip initiated its recall of affected devices on July 30, Gentherm on June 7.\nTwo other companies, Maquet and Terumo, announced their recalls of affected devices on July 14 and April 30, respectively, and instructed centers “to discontinue use of their heater-cooler devices because these manufacturers will not be pursuing a cleaning and disinfection protocol that addresses the risks” of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections.\nThe FDA statement follows its February announcement that it had approved similar labeling changes for the LivaNova Heater-Cooler System 3T, which featured “validated cleaning and disinfection instructions” and an aerosol collection system “to reduce (but not eliminate) the risk of potential emission of aerosols.”\nThe FDA reassures that “in appropriately selected patients, the benefits of temperature control during open chest cardiothoracic procedures generally outweigh the risk of infection transmission.”\nContent Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/960864?src=rss", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6013624668121338}
+{"content": "Personalized Energy Plans (PEP talks) Contact us:\nInteractive energy audits are transforming the relationships between customers and their utilities.\nDNV’s PEP Talks provides utilities with a simple way to engage with customers, integrate them into the energy savings process, and develop one-on-one relationships in ways that were never before possible. Utility customers are eager for ways to save money and conserve energy at their properties. Our modernized approach to the in-person energy audit gives utilities the capability to do both of these, while also reducing risk and operational cost for themselves.\nHow it works Once paired with a utility energy advisor, customers are given expert insights into their building’s energy performance. This is done via smartphone or tablet in our interactive platform which is driven by a video-based customer experience. The property owner simply clicks on a link sent to their mobile device without the need to even download an app onto their device.\nDuring the visit the energy advisor gets a live view from the customer perspective itself. In addition to standard functionality, our platform also has advanced capabilities including Optical Character Recognition (OCR), a technology which enables the energy advisor to capture barcodes on specific equipment to identify whether a device qualifies for an instant incentive. Features like this allow the utility to offer an individualized approach for each customer and ultimately grow the long-term relationship.\nThe power of the remote energy audit This past year has proven the performance of DNV’s remote solutions like PEP Talks. Even before our global health challenge, utility visits to properties could be a headache as they present challenges like adverse driving conditions, allergens, unpredictable pets, and on-site hazards. Those challenges are compounded for those utilities servicing remote areas. DNV PEP Talks solves those issues while driving modernization of the home energy audit. Now a utility not only eliminates time to reach a property, but can also complete the experience inside one hour, opening the potential for a higher volume of consultations. This means ease of scheduling, saving more energy and offering your customer a far more engaging process for enhanced trust.\nEVOLVE\nIts easy to take insights from DNV’s PEP Talks to the next level. Our EVOLVE Digital Suite seamlessly integrates insights from virtual audits into existing systems, helping utilities accelerate energy program success. EVOLVE 360 streamlines program management and connects utilities, customers, trade allies, and distributors to valuable insights, resources, and incentives to improve energy performance. Screen captures, nameplate optical character recognition (OCR) scans, notes, and additional data get uploaded to EVOLVE 360 and log energy performance opportunities. This allows Energy Advisors to remain fully focused on customers, knowing that data is being transferred safely for further analysis.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.643279492855072}
+{"content": "About 30% of melanoma cases arise from an existing nevus. More commonly known as moles, Nevi are skin growths that develop when pigmented cells accumulate in a cluster. While melanoma is characterized by highly mutated, malignant cells, moles are benign. However, because moles can develop into skin cancer, dermatologists recommend regular monitoring for changes or irregularities.\nA recent study published in\nScience Advances uncovered a powerful subset of white blood cells with potent cancer-fighting potential. Notably, common moles naturally contain these critical immune cells. This research identified a novel strategy that activates these cells resulting in a robust anti-tumor immune reaction.\nThe researchers used a specialized mouse model system to test the immune mediators naturally residing inside a mole. Moles removed from patients were transplanted onto immunodeficient mice. These mice possess immune cells which lack the functionality required for an immune response. Therefore, immune mediators transferred within the mole are likely responsible for any immune reactions detected in this system.\nOver 80% of the moles experienced spontaneous regressions while the remaining moles remained stable, exhibiting no change in size or shape. When compared to stable moles, the regressed moles contained significantly higher numbers of CD4+ T cells. The expansion of these cells coincided with mole regression, indicating that activation of this subset of immune cells is driving the immune response against the pigmented cells in the mole.\nThe study also investigated the role of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the spontaneous regression of the transferred moles. Tregs are immune cells that regulate the immune response by suppressing immune mechanisms to prevent autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation. However, in the context of cancer, Tregs can also limit anti-tumor immune responses.\nTregs are dependent on a cytokine called IL-2 which is not present in the murine system used in this study. When mice were administered IL-2 following transplantation of a patient mole, most moles remained stable. However, as soon as IL-2 treatment ceased, most of the moles began to regress. These findings suggest that Tregs located within the mole may be to blame for the stability of benign moles present in many adults.\nImportantly, this study also demonstrated that mice who reject the transplantation of a mole receive protection from future melanoma growth. This finding suggests that the immune response mounted against a mole could also provide anti-tumor immunity towards melanoma.\nThe authors advocate that activating CD4+ T cells, which are already present in moles, may present a novel therapeutic strategy for melanoma treatment or prevention.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9970102310180664}
+{"content": "While many birds are leaving Michigan in the fall to head for warmer wintering grounds down south, two of our most handsomely marked sparrows are moving in from even farther north. White-crowned and White-throated Sparrows are both relatively large songbirds with boldly black-and-white patterned heads that are common across backyards and parks during the spring and autumn months in southeast Michigan. The White-crowned can be distinguished from its close relative by its more grayish overall appearance, its pale orange bill, and its lack of two features found on the White-throated Sparrow. The White-throated is easily identified by the namesake white throat patch and yellow marks above the eyes. The White-crowned comes from further north, nesting in Alaska and northern Canada, and is often only around for a brief stopover during migration with peak numbers in April and October. Both sparrows feed in groups on seeds and berries on or near the ground and will readily come to feed on spilled seeds beneath a backyard birdfeeder. You can increase your likelihood of seeing these birds in your own yard by placing feeders within a short flight from bushes or brush piles for cover. When foraging, they use a characteristic “double-scratching” method which involves a sliding hop backwards to remove leaf litter or dirt followed by a quick forward hop within the same motion to land back where they started. White-crowned Sparrows aren’t born knowing their song, they learn it within the first few months of their life by listening to adults. As a result of this, they have regional dialects across the country and have been the subject of many research studies on bird songs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.875230073928833}
+{"content": "Originally Aired: October 5, 2021 Time: 8:00 am PT, 11:00 am ET, 17:00 CET\nWe are all keenly aware that viruses can negatively impact our lives, but what about viruses that shape our existence and even improve some of its outcomes? In the past several decades, advances in cell and gene therapies have exploded due to innovations with adeno-associated virus (AAV). Yet, given its small genomic size, the life cycle of AAV is surprisingly complex. Understanding this life cycle will be pivotal to developing new and improved methods of AAV vector manufacture that can meet the industry’s increasing needs. Interestingly, in nature, AAV co-exists with adenovirus, with the latter providing help during the AAV life cycle. Thus, taking cues from nature, investigators have developed a novel tetracycline enhanced self-silencing adenoviral (TESSA) helper system that allows for contaminant-free AAV manufacture.\nIn this\nGEN webinar, our notable presenter Dr. Ryan Cawood will discuss how TESSA technology enhances both AAV production yields and particle quality by suppressing adenoviral late gene expression. Moreover, he will explain how using this technology in other systems such as the HeLa-RC32 cell line, which encodes the AAV Rep and Cap genes, has led to several important discoveries regarding AAV biology, including the identification of a previously unknown interaction between adenoviral late proteins and specific AAV sequences, and a more thorough understanding of the previously reported AAV cis-acting replication enhancer (CARE; a region of DNA surrounding the AAV p5 promoter). Dr. Cawood will discuss these findings and their implications for scalable AAV manufacturing strategies. A live Q&A session followed the presentations, offering a chance to pose questions to our expert panelists.\nWebinar produced with support from:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8857787847518921}
+{"content": "Evaluation of a fentanyl drug checking service for clients of a supervised injection facility, Vancouver, Canada.Harm Reduct J. 2018 09 10; 15(1):46.HR BACKGROUND\nBritish Columbia, Canada, is experiencing a public health emergency related to opioid overdoses driven by consumption of street drugs contaminated with illicitly manufactured fentanyl. This cross-sectional study evaluates a drug checking intervention for the clients of a supervised injection facility (SIF) in Vancouver.\nMETHODS\nInsite is a facility offering supervised injection services in Vancouver's Downtown East Side, a community with high levels of injection drug use and associated harms, including overdose deaths. During July 7, 2016, to June 21, 2017, Insite clients were offered an opportunity to check their drugs for fentanyl using a test strip designed to test urine for fentanyl. Results of the drug check were recorded along with information including the substance checked, whether the client intended to dispose of the drug or reduce the dose and whether they experienced an overdose. Logistic regression models were constructed to assess the associations between drug checking results and dose reduction or drug disposal. Crude odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported.\nRESULTS\nAbout 1% of the visits to Insite during the study resulted in a drug check. Out of 1411 drug checks conducted by clients, 1121 (79.8%) were positive for fentanyl. Although most tests were conducted post-consumption, following a positive pre-consumption drug check, 36.3% (n = 142) of participants reported planning to reduce their drug dose while only 11.4% (n = 50) planned to dispose of their drug. While the odds of intended dose reduction among those with a positive drug check was significantly higher than those with a negative result (OR = 9.36; 95% CI 4.25-20.65), no association was observed between drug check results and intended drug disposal (OR = 1.60; 95% CI 0.79-3.26). Among all participants, intended dose reduction was associated with significantly lower odds of overdose (OR = 0.41; 95% CI 0.18-0.89).\nCONCLUSIONS\nAlthough only a small proportion of visits resulted in a drug check, a high proportion (~ 80%) of the drugs checked were contaminated with fentanyl. Drug checking at harm reduction facilities such as SIFs might be a feasible intervention that could contribute to preventing overdoses in the context of the current overdose emergency.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation Harm Reduction Journal,vol. 15, no. 1, 2018, p. 46. Harm Reduct J. 2018;15(1):46. Harm Reduction Journal, 15(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-018-0252-8 Harm Reduct J.2018 09 10;15(1):46. PubMed PMID: 30200991.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5475256443023682}
+{"content": "Sounding Board “I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” – Brené Brown\nA sounding board is a session with someone you can share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas rather than thinking and contemplating alone.\nSounding Board encourages objective self-evaluation by providing a confidential environment for you to “hear” and “see” your own thoughts being spoken out loud without being judged. This concept has been widely used across industries and professions including medical, insurance, education, corporate, and performing arts.\nWhen faced with on-going personal or professional issues, having someone to talk to can make us feel less alone with our problems.\nA sounding board offers a private moment with a listening ear for you to speak your thoughts, contemplate, and reflect.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9249544143676758}
+{"content": "The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved two new and rare possible side effects associated with the use of vaccines by Janssen and AstraZeneca, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (J&J), LETA informed the State. Medicines Agency.).\nThe rare side effects of J&J are venous thromboembolism and immune thrombocytopenia, while AstraZeneca has been shown to have one of these, immune thrombocytopenia. However, the EZA decided that the benefits of Covid-19 outweigh its risks.\nThe MAH stressed the need for healthcare professionals to evaluate the suitability of these vaccines for people at risk of these potential side effects. If a person has a history of immune thrombocytopenia, the doctor should assess the risk of low platelet counts before vaccination, and monitoring of platelet counts after vaccination is recommended.\nRead more:\nInformation on these two side effects has been sent to healthcare professionals and vaccinators in Latvia.\nThe MAH also urges residents who have received the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines in the last month to pay attention and seek immediate medical attention if they experience shortness of breath, chest pain, leg pain, leg swelling, pain persistent abdominal, spontaneous bleeding or hemorrhage. minor subcutaneous hemorrhages. When diagnosed early, both diseases respond effectively to treatment, ZVA emphasized.\nAccording to LETA estimates, according to the National Health Service (NSS), 25,387 people have received the J&J vaccine in the last month, and 12,685 people have been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine.\nThese vaccines are not given to adolescents.\nThe Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine, which has been received by 125,040 people in the last month, is many times more popular in Latvia.\nThe MAH indicates that the most common side effects of Covid-19 vaccines are usually mild to moderate and resolve within a few days of vaccination. These include flu-like symptoms such as fever, fever, headache, dizziness, tiredness, drowsiness, muscle and joint pain, and nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.\nIntrovert. Beer guru. Communicator. Travel fanatic. Web advocate. Certified alcohol geek. Tv buff. Subtly charming internet aficionado.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5288234353065491}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThis paper aims to find the impact of COVID-19 on Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) libraries and the measures taken to overcome the challenges in accessing the information during the COVID-19 situation and render services to the users. A structured questionnaire was prepared and distributed to ten libraries of MAHE at Manipal, India campus. The study revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the usage of resources and services provided by MAHE libraries. The libraries were kept open, but the working hours of the libraries have been reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that the majority of the libraries have seen a significant decrease in the use of physical resources and an increase in the usage of digital resources. The majority of the respondents agreed that online assistance to projects and research had been provided. The analysis reveals that limiting the number of users into the physical library, mandatory face mask, provision of sanitizers at the library entrances and maintenance of social distancing were some of the measures taken by the libraries of MAHE during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study revealed that MAHE libraries have a rich collection of e-books, online journals, online databases, e-learning platforms and research support tools. Remote access facility was extensively used by the users of MAHE libraries to access the relevant literature for teaching, learning, patient care and research activities and thus to meet their information needs.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9633499383926392}
+{"content": "Study: Inefficiencies, lack of transparency sinking competition, delaying Puerto Rico’s recovery\nDespite the allocation of federal funds that exceed $62 billion, Puerto Rico’s recovery has faced multiple delays, and because a large portion of reconstruction projects are delegated to contractors, nonprofit Sembrando Sentido carried out a study on public contracting processes with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-DR) funds, to identify the causes of the delays, their impact, and potential solutions.\nThe study identified that while the Puerto Rico Department of Housing discloses information on procurement and contracts in their CDBG-DR website, the agency does not publish key information on needs assessments, contract progress, and/or payments.\nAdditionally, municipalities, agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) implementing reconstruction projects with CDBG-DR funds, with allocations of over USD 838 million are not required to disclose information regarding their procurement processes on the CDBG-DR page.\n“If information is published in dozens of different media channels and formats, local companies will struggle to learn about contracting opportunities, and citizens won’t be able to know how CDBG-DR funding is used, its progress and results,” said Issel Masses, executive director of Sembrando Sentido.\nIn terms of efficiency, the evaluation revealed that competition (with an average of ~3.4 eligible bidders per tender) is limited, and the period of evaluation and award of contracts (~147 days or ~4.8 months on average), points to significant delays in contracting.\nThe study also includes an equity analysis that shows how the disparity between funds awarded to Puerto Rican (~ 36%) versus the United States contractors (~ 63%) persists.\n“Even when accounting for subcontracts, local vs. foreign contractor distribution does not improve,” said Masses, stressing the need to explore strategies that promote and increase the participation of local companies in public procurement to promote local economic development and facilitate the transfer of skills.\nSembrando Sentido also presented recommendations for each of the identified weaknesses. Among these, the organization calls for the centralization of all contracting data with CDBG-DR funds under a single website.\n“We also urge greater accountability and continuity in participation efforts, so that anyone can become an active part of the reconstruction projects that affect them,” said Masses.\nThe study is part of ContratosEnLey.org, an initiative by Sembrando Sentido, a nonprofit organization that “aims to advocate, develop, and maintain robust, transparent, responsive, and inclusive public contracting processes in Puerto Rico.”\nMasses founded the organization after more than a decade of professional experience in international public policy, working from Washington with the World Bank and other institutions, and collaborating with organizations such as the Organization of American States and the United Nations.\nAfter Hurricane Maria, Masses decided to return to Puerto Rico to contribute to efforts that promote a more inclusive, open, and robust governance, at a time when billions of dollars are to be invested in the reconstruction and recovery of the island.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5114431977272034}
+{"content": "How Local Government Can Support Playgroup\nLocal Governments have been supporting community playgroups since they started in the 1960’s. Community playgroups are by their nature place-based and community driven by local families. Often a key factor in their ongoing existence are the partnerships they enter into with their local governments.\nThe following resource was designed to be used by local government professionals in their planning and community development. It outlines the steps local governments can take to support and encourage a vibrant community playgroup sector.\nTo read more, click here:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9969872236251831}
+{"content": "Stop the Spread Campaign\nTo end this public health crisis, we must do all we can to stop the spread of COVID-19\nUpdated September 2021\nCOVID-19 is deeply impacting our members, patients, and communities. During the pandemic, we are working to address our members’ needs and the needs of their patients. It is imperative that we do all we can to stop the spread of disease and end this public health crisis.\nVaccination is Key\nVaccination is key to protecting against severe disease and saving lives. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at helping protect against severe disease and death from variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 currently circulating, including the Delta variant.\nACOG recommends that all pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19. This recommendation reflects evidence demonstrating the known safety of the vaccines and the increased risk of severe complications associated with COVID-19 infection.\nMitigation Guidance\nACOG also continues to support the CDC’s COVID-19 mitigation guidance: Mask-wearing requirements are part of a comprehensive public health strategy to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 including in schools and on public transit.\nHelp Spread the Word\nDon’t forget to sign the open letter from obstetrician–gynecologists to the public encouraging that every eligible person be vaccinated against COVID-19. This letter will be a powerful tool for advocacy and education. Sign your name today!\nAdditional Resources Statements Recommending Vaccination of Pregnant Individuals Statement in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates External Resources and Guidance AAP Guidance: COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools (aap.org) ACP Statement: ACP Says Masks Should be Required in Schools CDC Guidance: How to Protect Yourself and Others Additional Resources for Patients Resources for Patients in Support of COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding Frequently Asked Questions: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Women's Health Care Infographic: Why Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine While I'm Pregnant?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8110672235488892}
+{"content": "The presence and distribution of apoptotic cell death in multiple system atrophy (MSA) and morphologically related diseases were investigated by means of a modified terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling method, comparing their distribution with that of glial cytoplasmic inclusions, immunohistochemically demonstrated bcl-2 protein, bax protein, CD95, TNFalpha, and p53-protein expression, as well as activated microglia. Apoptosis occurred almost exclusively in oligodendrocytes in multiple system atrophy and its general distribution was comparable to the already known oligodendroglial pathology in this disorder. Additionally, in about a quarter of glial cytoplasmic inclusions, there was upregulation of bcl-2-protein and coexpression with ubiquitin, suggesting a final attempt of involved cells to counteract apoptotic cell death. Bax protein was also demonstrated in oligodendroglial cells. A significant neuronal apoptosis was not observed in MSA; these cells might be destroyed secondarily to oligodendroglial apoptosis by necrosis or other forms of programmed cell death. These results emphasize the central role of oligodendroglial pathology in multiple system atrophy, making this disease unique among neurodegenerative diseases.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9881046414375305}
+{"content": "Abstract\nOwing to its vast natural resources and the influence of the Congo River and associated submarine canyon, the Angolan continental margin is of both socioeconomic and ecological interest. The deep-sea ecosystems of the region are nevertheless understudied, and much of the deep-sea fauna remains undescribed. Here, we document the scavenging amphipods of the Angolan deep-sea habitat, which provides valuable new insights into the ecology of Angolan deep-sea scavengers. This can be used as an ecological baseline, against which resource-extraction impacts can be measured. A total of 7996 scavenging amphipods, representing 10 species, were identified. At least four species were new to science. The relatively low scavenger diversity of the region, combined with the large sample sizes, may be indicative of abundant food falls in the region due to the presence of the submarine canyon system. The dominant species across all samples,\nAbyssorchomene distinctus (Birstein and Vinogradov, 1960), was the focus of a population-level study, which was used to describe the population structure of this species and identify species traits. Of the 826 individuals of A. distinctus dissected and measured, 533 were unsexed juveniles, 149 were male, and 144 were female. Females were significantly larger than males, which is indicative of non-mate-guarding pre-copulatory behaviour, but had significantly shorter antennae, which may indicate that males use chemical cues during mate searching. Two, three, and five discrete size-based cohorts were identified for juveniles, males, and females respectively. No ovigerous females were caught but brood size of A. distinctus was estimated to be 10-38 offspring based on ovary contents. Keywords Angola Congo Submarine Canyon continental margin population ecology", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7530608773231506}
+{"content": "Flashcards in 23 - Urologic Diseases I Deck (38)\nLoading flashcards...\n1\nWhat should you focus on for these lectures? - Diagnosis and treatment - Don't worry about pathology as much\n2\nWhat is hematuria? - Gross hematuria: visible blood in urine - Microscopic hematuria: > 3 red blood cells per high powered field (RBCs/HPF) on two of three urine specimens - May originate from anywhere along the urinary tract\n3\nWhat is nephrologic/glomerular hematuria? - Significant proteinuria is also present with hematuria (>1 gm/24 hours) - Dysmorphic red blood cells - Red cell casts (means nephrologic origin) - Warrants nephrology evaluation\n4\nWhat are common causes of non-glomerular hematuria when it is from the UPPER urinary tract? - Urolithiasis - Pyelonephritis - Renal cell cancer - Urothelial/Transitional cell carcinoma - Urinary obstruction\n5\nWhat are common causes of non-glomerular hematuria when it is from the LOWER urinary tract? - Bacterial cystitis (UTI) - BPH - Prostatitis - Urothelial/Transitional cell carcinoma - Spurious (false) hematuria (e.g. menses, vaginal atrophy) - Instrumentation\n6\nWhat will you do in a hematuria evaluation? - UA with microscopic analysis - Urine culture (if indicated) - Urine cytology/tumor markers - Upper urinary tract imaging (renal US, intravenous urogram, or CT urogram) - Cystoscopy - 10-20% of patients evaluated will be diagnosed with a urologic malignancy\n7\nWhat is a urinary calculi A stone Stones are formed because solutes in urine precipitate and aggregate.\n8\nWhat can stones be composed of? - calcium oxalate (monohydrate or dihydrate) - uric acid - struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) - calcium phosphate - cystine (uncommon)\n9\nDescribe the clinical presentation of a patient with a urinary calculi (stone) Very common - Acute onset, colicky flank pain radiating to the groin or scrotum due to ureteral obstruction causing renal capsular and ureteral distention - Renal and ureteral colic are often considered among the most severe pain experienced by patients - Lower quadrant pain, urinary urgency, frequency, and dysuria as the stone approaches the ureterovesical junction, - Distressed patient, often writhing, while trying to find a comfortable position - Costovertebral angle or lower quadrant tenderness may be present - Nausea and vomiting\n10\nHow do you diagnose a urinary calculi (stone)? ******* THIS IS IMPORTANT ******* - Gross or microscopic hematuria is present in approximately 90% *** Gold standard: Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis WITHOUT oral or intravenous contrast *** KNOW CT, do NOT use contrast *** Others - KUB Xray - IVP\n11\nWhat are the four indications for urgent intervention with urinary stones? ******* THIS IS IMPORTANT ******* - Obstructed upper tract with infection - Impending renal deterioration - Pain refractory to analgesics - Intractable nausea/vomiting **** KNOW THESE ****\n12\nWhat are three management options for urinary stones? - Strain urine for stone passage - Medical expulsion therapy - Oral stone dissolution\n13\nDescribe medical expulsion therapy Alpha blockers Calcium channel blockers NSAIDS\n14\nDescribe oral stone dissolution therapy Uric acid stones only Urinary alkalinization Potassium citrate, sodium bicarbonate\n15\nWhat is the chance of passing a ureteral stone? *****KNOW THIS ****** KNOW THIS - 2/3 of ureteral stones will pass within 4 weeks of the onset of symptoms - Complete obstruction is rare so risk of renal deterioration from observation is presumed low - If stone has not passed within 4 weeks, intervention is usually needed KNOW 4 WEEKS ***\n16\nHow can you use the size of the stone in order to determine the likelihood you will need intervention? *******KNOW THIS ******* - Stone 6 mm (80% will need intervention) KNOW THIS\n17\nWhat are the three surgical stone intervention options? - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) - Ureteroscopy +/- laser lithotripsy - Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)\n18\nDescribe Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) - 4-15 mm stones in kidney or proximal ureter - Stone must be radio-opaque\n19\nDescribe ureteroscopy +/- laser lithotripsy All stones amendable but large renal stone treatment is tedious\n20\nDescribe percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) - Renal calculi >15-20 mm - Most invasive treatment\n21\nHow can you prevent stones? DRINK WATER ***** - 2.5-3 L/day) Dietary modifications - Low animal protein, low sodium, low oxalate diets - NORMAL dietary calcium intake - Citrate therapy If this doesn't help patient... - Full metabolic evaluation\n22\nWhat are the two type of renal cysts we have? - Benign - Malignant\n23\nDescribe a benign renal cyst Benign - Present in 50% of people age > 50 - Fluid filled epithelial lined cavity in renal parenchyma - Typically asymptomatic - No treatment required unless very large and causing pain\n24\nWhat is an angiomyolipoma? Benign solid renal tumor Contains three components: - Proliferation of blood vessels - Smooth muscle - Adipose tissue Frequently associated with Tuberous sclerosis\n25\nWhat is the presentation of a patient with angiomyolipoma? - Typically an incidental finding on imaging study - Spontaneous bleed occurs in 10%\n26\nWhat property of the angiomyolipoma determines your treatment method? Larger than 4 cm *** - Treatment needed Smaller than 4 cm *** - Don't treat unless patient has symptoms that interfere with their life - If there is an atypical appearance, consider treating KNOW 4 cm ****\n27\nWhat are the treatment options? Selective embolization Partial nephrectomy Radical nephrectomy\n28\nWhat do you NEED to know about diagnosing angiomyolipomas? ****** KNOW THIS ***** The presence of even a small amount of fat within a renal lesion on CT scan virtually excludes the diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma and is considered diagnostic of AML If there is ANY fat, it is BENIGN (angiomyolipomas)**** Not 100% positive, so still observe the angiomyolipomas, but don't do a biopsy\n29\nWhat is an oncocytoma? - Benign tumor derived from distal tubules - Most renal oncocytomas cannot be differentiated from malignant renal cell carcinoma by clinical or radiographic measures - Biopsy also is often indeterminate - Need to treat aggressively as if malignant **** This is one that you DO TREAT because you cannot tell if it is malignant or not *****\n30", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9186970591545105}
+{"content": "Transport for London are consulting on an expansion of the cycle superhighways network, which business leaders warn could have a significant economic cost.\nUnder the Mayor of London’s plans, Europe’s longest substantially-segregated urban cycleways would be created. Two continuous cycle routes almost completely separated from traffic would cross central London from east to west and north to south.\nThe north-south route would run for just 3 miles from Elephant & Castle to King’s Cross. However, the east-west route will run from Barking to Acton, a distance of over 18 miles, including a section on the Westway flyover, where one lane will be removed to create a segregated cycle track.\nRegular users of the Westway will know it is not the most free flowing of roads already, so this could lead to significant extra traffic congestion, not just on the elevated section, but on surrounding roads as drivers avoid it.\nResponding to TfL’s consultation on new cycling superhighways, London First Infrastructure Director David Leam said: “We welcome the Mayor’s ambition to improve London’s cycling infrastructure and get more Londoners on their bikes in a safer environment.\n“However, this must not make life worse for those on London’s buses, cars, taxis, coaches and vans. As well as moving commuters, London’s roads ensure we get the goods and services we need where and when we need them.\n“TfL’s own consultation acknowledges that these proposals would mean longer journey times on key cross-London routes and on the roads approaching them. This could have a significant economic cost. In the absence of complementary proposals from TfL, these plans offer the dispiriting prospect of jams today and jams tomorrow for many Londoners”.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.969340443611145}
+{"content": "Dietary fiber is essential for a daily mealIncrease your fiber intake. It's a phrase you've probably heard before. But do you realize why fiber is so beneficial to your health?\nDietary fiber, which is mostly found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, is well recognized for its ability to prevent and treat constipation. Fiber-rich meals, on the other hand, can help you maintain a healthy weight while also lowering your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.\nIt's not difficult to find pleasant fiber-rich foods. Learn how much dietary fiber you need, what foods contain it, and how to incorporate it into your meals and snacks.\nWhat is the significance of dietary fiber?\nDietary fiber, commonly referred to as roughage or bulk, refers to the components of plants that your body cannot digest or absorb. Fiber is not digested by your body, unlike other meal components such as lipids, proteins, or carbohydrates, which your body breaks down and absorbs. Instead, it passes through your stomach, small intestine, and colon relatively undamaged before exiting your body.\nFiber is typically divided into two types: soluble fiber that dissolves in water and insoluble fiber that does not dissolve in water.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9941924214363098}
+{"content": "The uncovering of the molecular acrobatics of a key cell enzyme could lead to new treatments for cancer and metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. A recent molecular discovery has plenty of treatment implications. The cell enzyme is called PI3KC2A, and though scientists knew that it controlled many crucial cell functions, they remained unsure\nArsenic is infamous for its harmful properties. However, some arsenic compounds— in carefully measured doses — can be used in medical treatments. One such compound might even help treat cancer, researchers say. How can an arsenic oxide help treat cancer? A new study investigates. Arsenic is often listed as a carcinogen, which is a substance", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9969928860664368}
+{"content": "Panic Disorder\nAlternate Names : Panic Attacks, Acute Panic Attacks\nA panic disorder is characterized by repeated panic attacks, or episodes of intense fear that strike without warning.\nWhat is going on in the body?\nThe body has a natural \"fight or flight\" response to danger. When a person perceives some threat or danger, the autonomic nervous system is stimulated. This helps a person escape from danger. During a panic attack, the body's automatic nervous system is triggered for no apparent reason.\nWhat are the causes and risks of the condition?\nWhile the exact cause of panic disorder is unknown, genetics and social factors may play a part. Caffeine, cocaine, and alcohol also may cause the disorder. Panic attacks can be triggered by severe or prolonged stress. This disorder occurs more often in women than men.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5457839965820312}
+{"content": "Care in Chile, as in most Latin American countries, remains largely the responsibility of female family members in informal arrangements with little government support. The analysis of caring for a dependent older person has commonly been approached from the burden of care perspective, focusing on the tasks carried out, the time spent providing care and the negative (burdensome) consequences for the care-giver. This study reveals the daily experiences of family care-givers of older people through a thematic data analysis of 42 interviews with main family carers of an older person as experienced by the carers themselves. Findings highlight the complex nature of care work. Tasks carried out do not necessarily relate to the intensity of the care experience or a negative experience. Care-givers can work long hours providing care and still feel comfortable and find the experience emotionally rewarding. Care-givers might also carry out only a few tasks and experience pressure. The broader social and economic context can generate constraints that make a specific set of tasks easier or harder on the carer, but these contextual factors do not fully explain the experience of care. Relations, and particularly those that carry an emotional component such as the carer-older person, carer-siblings and carer-spouse, must be considered alongside the tasks and the difficulties or potential constraints of the context to understand the care experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9722689986228943}
+{"content": "The amber list is gone!\nFrom October 4 the traffic light system will change completely, with the amber list set to disappear entirely. From that date onwards we can expect a simpler system, with pricey PCR tests no longer required for those travelling to countries like Spain and Italy.\nPreviously, countries had been categorised according to the risk they posed – whether that be from new strains of Covid-19 or a prevalence of existing strains. These classifications followed a traffic light system – green, amber and red.\nBefore returning from an amber country people were required to complete a passenger locator form and take a PCR test. Additionally, it was necessary to take a test on the second day upon returning to the UK. These rules applied to passengers who had had both Covid-19 vaccinations and could provide proof of those vaccinations.\nThose rules are now changing. Now countries will only be categorised as either green or red. Those returning from red countries will still need to self-isolate in hotel rooms, whether vaccinated or not. However, those returning from green countries will not be required to take a pre-departure test before returning to the UK if they have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.\nUpon returning from a green country passengers will still be required to take a rapid lateral flow test before day 2, or on 2 day. Additionally, the following countries will be removed from the red list on September 22 and added to the green list: Turkey, Kenya, Pakistan, the Maldives, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Oman and Bangladesh. Transport secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed that these new measures will remain in place until the new year, at least.\nHowever, passengers will still need to complete the passenger locator form 48 hours before they leave the country they are visiting. In addition, those who haven’t had both jabs will still need to take a test before coming to the UK and will need to take a PCR test on or before day 2 of returning to the UK.\nIt is important to note that the devolved nations have control of their own rules and regulations when it comes to travel, but you can always consult the government website for the latest advice on travel. Should you have any queries at all concerning international countries then you can contact the embassies of those countries.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7151152491569519}
+{"content": "September 15, 2021 - Small business spending in the second quarter of 2021 surged 32.4 points quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and 56 points year-over-year (YoY), according to the Visa Small Business Spending Index. Consumer demand also surged in Q2 due to a large-scale rollback of COVID-19-related restrictions, which contributed to small businesses being more comfortable and able to spend. However, part of the rise in spending was due to the elevated inflation rate for inputs that small businesses needed.\nOutstanding balances on Visa small business credit cards rose for the second consecutive quarter, leading the Visa Small Business Borrowing Index to rise 2.5 points QoQ and 1.6 points YoY. Small business borrowing remains far below pre-pandemic levels (down 8.8 points from Q4-2019), mostly due to the large amount of small business relief and government stimulus disincentivizing borrowing from traditional sources. These programs will end in early 2022, which could spur more demand for borrowing from traditional sources if small businesses are able to weather the new Delta variant challenges.\nBoth delinquencies and charge-offs fell drastically in the second quarter. Small business delinquencies and charge-offs are both at an eight-year low. Strong sales and relief efforts have helped a large share of small businesses deleverage and remain current on their card payments. The dissipation of stimulus and relief effects could push these indicators back up next year.\n“The broad-based reopening has led small businesses to feel very empowered to spend. Additionally, the spending has been prudent as small business card delinquencies and charge-offs are at the lowest point since we began tracking them. However, borrowing is proving slow to recover due, in part, to government relief programs filling that role.” Wayne BestChief Economist, Visa Inc.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5332694053649902}
+{"content": "The early months and years of a child’s life are often the most challenging and exciting moments for parents. For those experiencing an autism diagnosis, their lives change overnight. Expectations, hopes, and dreams for their child shift as new expectations and challenges arise. Early intervention programs can make a huge difference in a child’s autism…\nToday, telehealth treatment is becoming a standard type of medical care across the country. For those seeking autism treatment, telehealth offers a stress-free convenient support system from the comfort of home. Many children with autism struggle with social anxiety and prefer to be at home. Telehealth therapy, educational tools, and doctors can free parents from…\nAn autism diagnosis can be one of the most significant challenges a child and their parents undergo. Overnight a family’s life can change. Not only do hopes, dreams, and expectations for your child’s future shift, so does your own parenting. No matter the severity of an autism diagnosis, parents should never go through the journey…\nThe early months of a child’s life are often the most challenging time for parents. However, some children begin struggling with social interactions, and the parent suspects autism. In such cases, an early autism diagnosis can make a world of difference for parents and children with ASD. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents in 1 in…\nIn recent years, awareness of Asperger’s syndrome has increased as more people are diagnosed with this high-functioning type of autism. With Asperger’s syndrome frequently portrayed on television and awareness in the media, there is a greater general understanding of the social skills struggles that face those with Asperger’s. These challenges often present as difficulty understanding…\nAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a wide range of developmental challenges and symptoms. Often it takes time to get a diagnosis of autism, and the process can feel overwhelming for the family because it cannot simply be diagnosed with a blood test. Because of its complexity, it can be hard to understand the different types…\nOne of the first challenges parents face when their child is diagnosed with ASD is finding the proper support and resources for their family. There is a wealth of autism resources, support groups, and therapy programs around the world. However, it can be a challenge finding autism support close to home. Educating yourself and your…\nEarly childhood with an ASD diagnosis can be overwhelming for parents. A parent’s plans for their child’s early years and future can shift instantly with the diagnosis. Parents may feel lost among various autism treatment programs, therapists, and their own feelings. The varied symptoms and needs of a child with ASD can leave parents in…\nAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents various symptoms and challenges occurring in learners of any age. A formal autism diagnosis cannot be determined with a simple blood test. Early intervention screenings with doctors and clinicians incorporate behavioral observation and analysis to track a child’s autism symptoms. ASD diagnosis can occur at a milestone check-up in the…\nAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a wide range of symptoms and developmental challenges for young learners. While some struggle with verbal communication, others may have more difficulty reading emotions. Because there are many types of autism, therapy can range from multimodal to a single type of therapy, such as applied behavioral analysis. However, we take…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6115833520889282}
+{"content": "Hyundai Motor launches global campaign, ‘Expecting Generation One,’ to share its vision for achieving carbon neutrality, in line with its commitment made at 2021 IAA Mobility ‘Expecting Generation One’ campaign film depicts mothers around the world who are counting on Hyundai Motor to play a key role in ensuring the sustainability of the planet for future generations Hyundai Motor aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its products and global operations by 2045 through clean mobility, next-generation platforms and green energy\nHyundai Motor Company today launched a global campaign, ‘Expecting Generation One,’ with the online premiere of a short film signalling its commitment to fight climate change and achieve carbon neutrality in order to secure a habitable world for future generations.\nThe campaign reinforces Hyundai Motor’s recent declaration at the 2021 IAA Mobility Show in Germany that it aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its products and global operations by 2045 through clean mobility, next-generation platforms and green energy. Hyundai Motor plans to roll out more customer communications for ‘Expecting Generation One’ throughout the remainder of the year.\nWith this campaign, Hyundai aims to build consensus with customers about the value of planning for future generations. Our action is not just for us living in the present, but also for all future generations, including the ecosystems of our precious planet.\nIn the campaign film, which debuted today on the company’s official YouTube channel (@HyundaiWorldwide) and other platforms, mothers and grandmothers from around the globe are seen and heard conveying their heartfelt wishes for a sustainable world in which future generations of people, animals, plants and ecosystems can thrive together. Vulnerable species, such as whales, elephants and penguins, are featured alongside human mothers from diverse backgrounds, heard with a soundtrack of nature sounds and a mother’s lullaby.\nThe campaign serves to reinforce Hyundai Motor’s pledge to cultivate a sustainable future through a multi-dimensional strategy focused on clean mobility, next-generation platforms and green energy, particularly hydrogen, which Hyundai Motor Group detailed at its recent Hydrogen Wave event.\nAs part of its push for clean mobility, Hyundai intends to expand its leadership in electrification in coming years and is aiming to secure 30 percent of its global vehicles sales with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). By 2040, the company expects that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will account for 80 percent of its total fleet sales.\nThe company also aims to become a clean mobility provider through its long-term investments in green hydrogen based on renewable energy, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Second Life Battery Energy Storage Systems (SLBESS).\nAs we advance our efforts in clean mobility and green energy, Hyundai Motor will continue to engage customers through campaigns such as ‘Expecting Generation One’ so that they can be part of the journey and share our vision of Progress for Humanity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8586941957473755}
+{"content": "Why Maintaining your Insurance is Vital to Your Recovery\nAt Risk Guidance Insurance, we appreciate that many SMEs are struggling to pay the bills during the COVID-19 restrictions. Maintaining your insurance cover, however, is one strategy that can actually help your recovery, resulting in a much brighter future as restrictions slowly begin to ease.\nWhy is Maintaining your Insurance Cover Important?\nThe right type of insurance cover means that your business can cope with any potential emergencies that might occur, whether accidents, criminal activity or natural disasters.\nMany business owners, however, may be second-guessing their current policies. They may be wondering whether their policies are still relevant, given the imposed restrictions wrought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.\nThis is a very astute question, which demands an honest answer. This answer is that some of your insurance policies may not be as relevant now as they were prior to COVID-19. Subsequently, this means that your insurance policies need to be reviewed and possibly, revised to suit your new operating conditions.\nWhile you might be tempted to cancel your policies at this time, just imagine the intense financial pressure you may face if disaster strikes without the protection of insurance.\nTwo Insurance Policies that are Vital for your Business\nWhilst your insurance policies are essential for protecting your business, there are two key policies that some SME owners might be questioning during the pandemic. These are Public Liability and Property insurances.\nThese two policies are still essential, because even though you might not be trading at the moment, a pipe could still burst and flood neighbouring buildings or a fire could devastate your leased warehouse, showroom, restaurant or retail outlet. If any of the events occur, even if you are not trading at the moment, and your policy has lapsed, the financial consequences can be dramatic. Now is not the time to maximise your exposure to these risks.\nHow are SMEs Responding to the Pandemic?\nAt Risk Guidance Insurance, we have had very few instances where an SME has actually cancelled their insurance policies. We have also seen a gradual increase in enquiries, from a low around Easter at the height of the pandemic, returning to pre-pandemic levels as restrictions ease. These figures tell us that whilst initially, some SMEs reacted to their lost revenues by cancelling their policies, the vast majority have continued to weather the storm and maintained their policies. This is despite suffering significantly reduced revenues.\nCancelling or reducing your insurance cover can be a big risk at any time, let alone in today’s pandemic environment. This is why we encourage all consumers to contact us to discuss their circumstances. Together we can review your policies, in light of your operational changes, and ensure that your business continues to operate safely with the right type of insurance cover.\nGeneral Advice Warning General Advice Warning The information provided is to be regarded as general advice. Whilst we may have collected risk information, your personal objectives, needs or financial situations were not taken into account when preparing this information. We recommend that you consider the suitability of this general advice, in respect of your objectives, financial situation and needs before acting on it. You should obtain and consider the relevant product disclosure statement before making any decision to purchase this financial product.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6163761615753174}
+{"content": "The Earth Science Literacy Initiative is holding a 12-day online conference starting May 12 to establish the “Big Ideas” and supporting concepts that all Americans should know about Earth sciences. Joaquin Ruiz, a geoscientist and dean at the University of Arizona, is a member of the organizing committee.\nThe group's motivation is that,\n\"Critical decisions involving Earth science are continuously made within the political and educational realms, with significant impacts on all American citizens.\"\n\"The research community must do a better job of helping the public understand the most important concepts emerging from geoscience research. However, understanding scientific discoveries requires a science-literate population.\"\n\"Unfortunately, we also live at a time when there are strong movements that seek to discredit the discoveries of scientific research. Whether acting out of fear, misunderstanding or malice, these movements often portray the healthy debate of scientific inquiry as confusion and a lack of agreement. An individual or set of individuals pushing certain self-serving agendas can almost always find a quote or viewpoint that backs their idea. Many of the foundations of our sciences, such as the age of the Earth, radioactive decay, biological and planetary evolution, climate change, and even the existence of plate tectonics, are discredited and ridiculed by extracting fragmented quotes from prominent scientists and taking them out of context.A deep schism is opening up within our country: at the same time that tremendous scientific advances are being made, increasing percentages of Americans are refusing to believe them.\"", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7290359735488892}
+{"content": "The approaches proposed in the literature, such as LeSS and SAFe, are typically based on a multi-level model, with operational work taking place on the lower level and coordination on the upper levels. LeSS, for example, aims to minimize overhead. Here, the operational teams send representatives to the upper level teams and the Scrum process is only modified slightly. SAFe, which is currently the most widely used approach, introduces a total of three levels and numerous new roles and events.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999919533729553}
+{"content": "On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida made landfall at Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The storm, later determined to be one of the largest in U.S. history, tore through the South with 150 mph winds and several inches of downpour. Thankfully, the National Hurricane Center had a forecast and an accurate understanding of the hurricane’s path days in advance. Residents and businesses alike had plenty of time to prepare, evacuate, and avoid harm.\nWhether they\ndid so is another story entirely.\nOne vessel, the\nTriton Hedron, was docked at Port Fourchon days before Hurricane Ida arrived. The vessel was owned by Triton Diving Services, who was contracted with Pharma-Safe Industrial Services by Talos Energy for offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. One of the crew members, an employee of Pharm-Safe, was acting as the vessel’s safety man when they heard that Hurricane Ida was days away. However, instead of evacuating, the captain of the Triton Hedron (acting under Triton’s orders) requested that the crew remain on board.\nThe captain and all the companies involved received multiple advisory warnings that a life-threatening storm was coming, up to the morning that Hurricane Ida was forecasted to arrive. They did nothing. The crew, including the safety man, were ordered to remain on the ship.\nWithin hours, the vessel was ripped away from the port and blown six miles out to sea. Without power, the vessel was rocked and battered by enormous swells and violent gusts. Inside the ship, crew members were thrown about\nfor three hours. The ship nearly capsized. Eventually, the crew was able to regain control of the vessel and took it back to shore, but not without paying a steep cost. Permanent & Lifelong Harm Caused by Triton, Pharma-Safe & Talos Energy\nOur Jones Act attorneys have filed a lawsuit for the vessel’s safety man, who was employed by Pharma-Safe and hired by Triton. His experience during the hurricane was nothing short of catastrophic. After three hours at the mercy of one of the largest storms in U.S. history, our client suffered severe mental and physical injuries, including serious damage to his head, neck, back, and legs. The traumatic experience has left him physically and mentally incapable of offshore work ever again, which in turn has disrupted the rest of his life.\nThe suit has been filed against Talos Energy, Pharma-Safe, and Triton, who all bear responsibility for the harm our client has endured. All of them were responsible for keeping the crew safe and the vessel in seaworthy condition. They all failed on both counts. We look forward to helping our client hold them accountable for the deep losses he’s suffered as a result of their negligence.\nThe suit was filed in Harris County, Texas.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5974291563034058}
+{"content": "Leaving water bottles in your car is a bad idea.\nHave you ever left a plastic water bottle in the car on a hot day? Many of us do it all the time without thinking twice about it.\nHowever, firefighters and other safety advocates are warning drivers that this seemingly innocent act can actually create a serious fire hazard.\nStations battery technician Dioni Amuchastegui shared in a Facebook video that this dangerous incident happened to him. According to him, he was eating lunch while sitting in his parked car. Suddenly he noticed that there was smoke inside the vehicle.\nAfter inspecting where it came from, Amuchastegui realized that the fire was caused by his water bottle.\nHe said:\n“I had to do a double take. It was hot enough to start burning a hole through the seat.”\nIt left two little burn marks in his car seat. He tested it again, and a thermometer held up to the bottle registered a temperature of 213°F.\nIt may be surprising to learn that water, which is typically used to put out fires, can lead to flames. A round plastic bottle filled with clear water can act as a lens that concentrates the sun’s energy on a single point, which can then create immense heat where the ray of sun is directed. When it’s exceptionally sunny, that will obviously trigger it even more.\nThe Oklahoma Midwest City Fire Department conducted its own test and concluded that the dangers are very real. They found out that sunlight magnified by a water bottle can reach 250 degrees Fahrenheit.\nSo yes, leaving water bottles in your car is a bad idea.\nSomeone tried to open the door from the outside. Fortunately, she remembered her dad's tip!\n\"You know when they say that kids are natural artists? I think she’s the perfect…\nMeanwhile, in Australia...\nWould you buy this?!\n“Please. She died a few days ago. I cannot lose those photos as well.”\nUnder all the prosthetic makeup is this beautiful woman!\nThis website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9111572504043579}
+{"content": "STAT3 plays a crucial role in the serotonergic system as a molecular mediator for controlling emotional reactivity. The findings establish a link between the immune system, serotonergic transmission, and affective disorders such as depression.\nResearchers hypothesize vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency may play a significant role in dementia associated with alcohol use disorder. It is known iron deposits in the brain contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Those with AUD have elevated levels of both iron in their blood and thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is vital for maintaining the blood-brain barrier. Thiamine deficiency associated with AUD disrupts the integrity of the BBB, allowing for more iron deposits within the brain and leading to oxidative tissue damage.\nEpisodic exposure to nicotine, caffeine, and amphetamines triggers malfunctions in the fetal brain, specifically affecting the development of the indusium griseum.\nWhen pregnant women consume diets high in polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids, an excess of endocannabinoids is produced which overloads the fetus, and impairs healthy brain development.\nThe popular Netflix show \"13 Reasons Why\" has been linked to an increase in suicides in females between the ages of 10 and 19. Researchers said the numbers grew significantly within 3 months of the show's release.\nA new study reports neural activity in the prefrontal cortex reacts as though every experience is brand new, even if the event is similar to ones that have previously occurred. Researchers say this could account for feelings of déjà vu.\nResearchers have identified new subtypes of neurons in the hypothalamus and determined the function of a dopamine neuron.\n1 2", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9521656632423401}
+{"content": "Adela Petrovic’s GAUK project entitled “\nIn the face of gentrification: the changing identities of working-class neighbourhoods in the inner-city of Prague” analyses two selected gentrifying inner-city neighbourhoods, Karlín and Smíchov, identifies the changes in the urban physical and socio-cultural landscape, reflects upon their implications, and investigates the identity construction of these changing neighbourhoods.\nAnother project, supported by the START programme, is “\nWhat about your locality? Life-course differences in experiencing and perceiving residential neighbourhoods” with Pavel Frydrych as the principal investigator and Marie Horňáková, Jan Sýkora and Niloofar Ghafouriazar as co-investigators. The project focuses on life-course differences in how residents experience, perceive and are satisfied with their residential neighbourhoods. It aims to approach the topic from perspectives of three population groups in various life-course stages and living in distinct neighbourhood types (children from suburbs, young families from housing estates, older adults from the inner city).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9949849843978882}
+{"content": "This report first examines how standards systems are being applied to landscapes and jurisdictions. It then explores factors that are important to the effective application of sustainability strategies at a landscape level and identifies opportunities to strengthen the role that standards systems can play in implementing those strategies.\nDiscussion paper and webinar on landscape and jurisdictional assurance and claims.\nLandscape, jurisdictional and other regional approaches are gaining momentum as potential tools for scaling-up the sustainable sourcing of commodities. This briefing aims to assist sustainability standards in assessing these new approaches by providing background information and five ‘entry points’ for exploring potential engagement.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9888066053390503}
+{"content": "Article Title Abstract\nThe transition from school to college is a change every student has to make in their pursuit of higher education. The transition phase is a difficult time for many students, especially to the rural students, many of whom are from a disadvantaged background. However, little literature exists in our state and the country on the transition of rural students into higher education, especially on the challenges they face and the coping strategies they have adopted. This qualitative exploratory study, therefore, aims to explore the challenges rural students in Meghalaya faced when making the transition into higher education, along with the strategies they adopted to cope with the challenges. The participants of this study consist of 68 rural students selected by the use of purposive sampling technique and the data was collected by the use of a semi-structured interview schedule. The thematic analysis method was used to analyse the interview transcripts. The study revealed rural students faced two main challenges, which are academic challenges and socio-emotional challenges, and they had adopted task-oriented coping and emotion-oriented coping strategies in coping with these challenges. The study concludes by suggesting that rural students need additional support when making the transition into higher education.\nKeywords\nrural students, transition, higher education, challenges, coping strategies\nPublication Date\n5-24-2021\nCreative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License. DOI\n10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4759\nRecommended APA Citation\nLyngdoh Nonglait, F., & Myrthong, D. B. (2021). Rural Students Transition into Higher Education in Meghalaya: Challenges and Coping Strategies.\nThe Qualitative Report, 26(5), 1663-1677. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4759", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9921359419822693}
+{"content": "The future of work is remote, or even better, distributed, an evolution that the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically accelerated in the past 18 months.\nThese two concepts are fundamentally different. In this essay, I want to highlight the differences between distributed and remote work. I also want to make a case for why distributed organisations are more effective than traditional or remote ones.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9908323287963867}
+{"content": "A team of scientists has developed a method for quickly finding COVID-19 in blood samples, using a deep learning system and a 3D-printed low-cost digital holographic microscope (DHM).\n\"We propose the use of a deep learning cell classification system using the reconstructed phase profiles output from a compact and field-portable shearing digital holographic microscope in the rapid screening of RBCs for COVID-19,\" the researchers explain of the work behind their letter.\n\"Features are extracted from the phase profile of segmented RBCs at each time frame of the reconstructed video data, then input into a bi-directional long short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) network to classify the cells based on their spatiotemporal behavior. The system is capable of successfully classifying between diseased and healthy samples without chemical processing and with fast turnaround times.\"\nThe 3D-printed prototype microscope is based around an off-the-shelf red laser diode, a one-dimensional translation stage, a 40x-magntification objective lens, a glass plate, and a CMOS image sensor. The laser illuminates the blood sample and a magnified image is projected onto the glass plate, forming an interference pattern captured by the image sensor as a video and sent to a computer for analysis.\nThe resulting video is fed into a neural network running on a workstation with an NVIDIA Quadro P4000 graphics processor, which proved capable of classifying a single patient's red blood cells in under 10 seconds — allowing it to quickly detect patients with COVID-19 infections with 80 per cent sensitivity and nearly 93 per cent specificity.\n\"The advantages of the presented system include cost, accessibility, and time to results,\" the researchers note, \"but further investigations with larger patient pools including mild or asymptomatic infections are needed to validate the system performance more rigorously.\"\nThe team's work has been published in the journal\nOptics Letters under open-access terms, with more information available on IEEE Spectrum.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5962527394294739}
+{"content": "Key participant in UK’s first Net Zero power station to collaborate with Navigator Terminals to unlock roadmap for storage and transport of CO2 and hydrogen\n8 Rivers Capital LLC announces memorandum of understanding between subsidiary Zero Degrees Whitetail 1 Ltd and Navigator Terminals to explore potential collaboration across the storage and transport of chemicals, gases and liquids in the UK including CO2, hydrogen and ammonia by ship. This comes in International Shipping Week as global attention turns the push for international shipping emissions to reach absolute zero by 2050, consideration must also focus on the ways in which the maritime sector can contribute towards a low carbon transition.\nUnder the terms of the agreement, the project team will explore the potential for Navigator Terminal’s existing and potential future network of storage assets across the UK to accommodate the growing demand for transport and storage of CO2, hydrogen, and ammonia as part of the wider growth of geological sequestration of carbon emissions. With outstanding supporting infrastructure, including a deep water jetty and rail handling facilities, the Navigator Terminals facility at Teesside is fully integrated into the UK’s largest chemical cluster and can rapidly scale to support deep decarbonisation of these carbon intensive industries.\nAs the UK Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) progresses through its early stages of development, there is a growing demand for permanent geological storage for CO2 from emitters not co-located near to a suitable storage site. 8 Rivers is leading the development of the initial Net zero emissions power stations in the UK, such as Whitetail Clean Energy. In these projects, nearly all air emissions, including traditional pollutants and CO2, are eliminated and pipeline-quality CO2 is produced so that it can be captured and stored offshore. Produced hydrogen or CO2 or ammonia can then be transferred to a Navigator Terminals location before onward transfer by ship or pipeline to its destination, such as one of the UK carbon storage sites.\nCam Hosie, Chief Executive of 8 Rivers Capital, added of the project: “This partnership signals the latest step in our commitment to support the UK to develop world leading carbon capture capabilities through commercialising innovative power generation projects such as Whitetail Clean Energy, as well as innovative hydrogen technologies, ensuring that near all air emissions are eliminated and pipeline quality CO2 is produced so that it can be captured and stored offshore, for Net Zero emissions . But once the CO2 is captured we need to explore, understand and deliver infrastructure to support these assets to successfully transfer, transport and store CO2 for transport to permanent storage locations. Navigator Terminals is a leading UK terminal operator and has recognised the significant potential of CO2, hydrogen, and ammonia transport in the coming decades.”\nJason Hornsby, Chief Executive Officer for Navigator Terminals said of the partnership: “We are the UK’s leading transport, storage and handling experts for chemicals, gas, biofuels, and fuels and operate a network of strategically located terminals. We are focused on supporting our regions to decarbonise and utilise the highest quality fuels and energy carriers, as part of supporting the UK to reach Net Zero we are adapting to the changing needs of our local industries. We recognise that in the coming decades there will be significant volumes of CO2 to be shipped for storage and this partnership with 8 Rivers forms the first step in understanding and then deploying the infrastructure needed to help the North East meet its decarbonisation goals, creating significant jobs and supply chain benefits in the process.”\nSource: Navigator Terminals", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7221146821975708}
+{"content": "Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children. While most people believe their children are properly buckled up, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, points out that 46% of all car seats are misused.\nA Child Passenger Safety child seat inspection event will be held on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Texas Department of Transportation Laredo District Office (covered canopy area in the back of the facility) located at 1817 Bob Bullock Loop. Parents and caregivers with their children are encouraged to attend.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9816232919692993}
+{"content": "Cloud computing provides on-demand services over the internet. These services include server, storage, networking, software, and data analytics services. Due to the cloud’s many benefits, many businesses in the United States leverage the technology in some capacity. In fact, cloud services spending increased to over $18 billion in the first quarter of 2021 alone.\nThere’s also a wide range of cloud services designed for dental practices available today. From dental practice management software to scalable storage solutions and VoIP phone systems, your practice stands to gain a lot by implementing cloud technology.\nHowever, if you’re still on the fence about adopting cloud solutions, we’ve compiled a list of pros and cons that will help you decide.\nThe advantages of cloud computing\nDental practices that incorporate cloud computing stand to gain a host of benefits.\nA simplified IT environment\nThe first benefit of cloud migration is the ability to simplify your business IT. Physical, on-site servers and a complex networking setup are no longer mandatory. With the cloud, all the storage tools and equipment you need are in fully managed off-site data centers that can be accessed with an internet connection.\nThis saves your practice the time and money required to install, configure, and test on-premises infrastructure, along with the effort of hiring and training in-house IT staff. Additionally, cloud solutions are highly scalable. This allows you to only pay for the services and storage you need at any given time, with the option to expand as your practice grows.\nGreater digital security\nProtected storage of patient information is crucial to any dental practice. If you're reluctant to migrate such sensitive data to an off-site data center because of security concerns, you'll be glad to know that cloud solutions typically offer a robust, reliable security system. These platforms come with advanced threat prevention systems, firewalls, encrypted HIPAA-compliant databases, and data backups managed by professionals who monitor everything around the clock.\nThis means you and your staff can rest easy knowing the chances of potential breaches or cyberattacks are significantly minimized. Additionally, having such critical information accessible online further secures your data in the event of hardware damage, power outages, or natural disasters.\nAccess data and applications anytime, anywhere\nAnother reason to move to the cloud is the ability to access and manage your information when and where you please. This is critical for administrative staff who choose to work from home, or dental practitioners who require remote access to patient information in case of emergencies. With all your data online, you can share, edit, and retrieve your files at a moment’s notice.\nThe disadvantages of cloud computing\nWhile there are many advantages to the cloud, dental practices should be aware of some of the risks associated with it.\nRequires a fast and reliable internet connection\nThough the cloud offers a myriad of benefits, you must first ensure a stable, reliable internet connection in order to maintain constant access and meet bandwidth demands. We recommend investing in enterprise-grade networking equipment and internet plans before adopting such platforms. Otherwise, you may face unnecessary disruptions or downtime.\nService level agreements may vary\nWhen sifting through potential cloud providers, have a thorough read of their service offerings. These can vary depending on the company, with some offering a better fit for your practice than others. When weighing out service level agreements, it may help to consider accountability (do they guarantee uptime and system performance?), transitioning (will they help transition your data to another vendor, if necessary?), and the right to cancel.\nPotential hidden fees\nSimilar to assessing the cloud provider’s service package, it’s also important to discuss all fees involved. Avoid exorbitant hidden fees by clarifying all features and procedures upfront. This can help outline all the necessary expectations you have of the vendor, and what they’ll inevitably cost you.\nThough cloud computing isn’t without its challenges, any modern dental practice can benefit from the overwhelming advantages it offers. Manage your data with greater efficiency and flexibility, and join the many practices now adopting the cloud. Enjoy all the benefits of the cloud without the potential pitfalls. Call Pact-One Solutions to migrate to the cloud today.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6248373985290527}
+{"content": "January 10, 2020\nWe urge the State to commit to combating homelessness for the tens of thousands of women raising their children inside homeless shelters in New York City. Ending the crisis of family homelessness requires bold solutions and the State must do its part to ensure the 70% of shelter residents who are women and children have a viable pathway towards housing stability. To do this, the State must expand rental assistance and transitional housing supports for families experiencing homelessness, and ensure that survivors of domestic violence, the leading cause of family homelessness, have access to critical preventive and permanent housing services to keep them and their children stably and safely housed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9956603646278381}
+{"content": "(Helsingin yliopisto, 2021)\nRecently, mutations in the SGMS2 gene were shown to result in a rare disease known as osteoporosis with calvarial doughnut lesions. Affected patients present with severe, early-onset osteoporosis or skeletal dysplasia depending on the underlying mutation. In addition to the skeletal manifestations, patients also exhibit neurological symptoms, most commonly transient, spontaneously remitting, and recurring cranial nerve palsies. Similar neurological characteristics have previously been described in another rare condition known as Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS).\nThe objectives of this thesis were to provide a comprehensive review of literature on the role of sphingomyelin (SM) metabolism in the skeletal and central nervous systems and characterize the nature and prevalence of SGMS2 variants in cohorts of 14 Finnish MRS patients and 47 Finnish primary osteoporosis patients.\nThe literature review explores the currently available data on SM metabolism in basic and clinical research. In bone, SM is suggested to hold a key role as a source of inorganic phosphate needed during mineralization and several studies have shown that aberrant SM metabolism leads to defective bone mineralization. In the central nervous system, SM metabolism has been shown to be altered in various pathologies, though the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and their significance remain elusive.\nGenetic analyses of the cohorts were performed by extracting DNA from the patients’ whole blood, amplifying the coding and noncoding regions of the SGMS2 gene with PCR and using capillary sequencing to read the genetic code. Altogether 13 discrete single nucleotide variants were found, of which one was a missense variant present in two patients. The variant is relatively rare, has a high CADD score and is predicted probably damaging by computational software. The medical records of the two patients revealed nothing significantly deviating from the cohort norm.\nThis thesis establishes that SGMS2 variants are not a common cause of primary osteoporosis or MRS in these two cohorts of Finnish patients. The significance of the identified missense variant warrants further studies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5033692717552185}
+{"content": "Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Education: Temple University, 2018 | Strategic Communication with a concentration in Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Job: Litigation Associate – Ballard Spahr, LLP Program: Full-Time Day Life at Temple Law\nDuring my time at Temple Law, I was an active member of the Black Law Students Association and Temple Law Review. I also served as a teaching assistant for a first-year contracts course.\nAs the Vice President of the Black Law Students Association, I was able to contribute to and benefit from an active community that centered issues of race and social justice. BLSA created an environment where members felt relief from the daily stress of law school. I will certainly miss the general body meetings, but I look forward to returning as a member of the alumni. I joined Temple Law Review as a Staff Editor and was later chosen to be Editor-in-Chief of Volume 93. Together, these experiences provided the opportunity to work closely with dozens of exceptional students who spotted flaws in our legal system and were determined to address them. My time on Temple Law Review sharpened my legal research and writing skills, introduced me to various areas of law, and ultimately made me a better leader. While I am appreciative of my Temple Law Review predecessors, I am particularly grateful to the members of Volume 93, each of whom dedicated countless hours to making the journal the best it could be. Advice from a Graduate\nThere are two pieces of advice I would like to share with incoming students. First, know that you are not on this journey alone. Whenever you need support, lean on your community, including the faculty and administrators at Temple Law. There are people rooting for you every step of the way, and they are eager to help if given the opportunity to do so. It takes a village, and you have one here at Temple Law. Second, extend yourself grace. Law students are often their worst critics. You did not make it to law school by chance. You are worthy of your place in the Temple Law community and will do great things, regardless of the challenges you will inevitably face along the way.\nA Lasting Impact\nMentorship is invaluable. Throughout my time at the law school, I had the pleasure of mentoring first- and second-year students while also being mentored by those who have come before me. As a first-generation college and law student, mentorship played a crucial role in my academic and professional success. I look forward to continuing to pay it forward—lifting as I climb.\nTemple Law Lessons\nTake care of yourself. It is easy to lose track of your health and wellness if you do not make them a priority. Check in with yourself regularly and ensure you are pouring into your mental, physical, and emotional well-being just as often as you are pouring into your academic and professional endeavors. You can grab dinner with your friends, watch your favorite show, and still do great in law school. Success is much harder to achieve when you abandon the aspects of life that bring you peace and comfort.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6774531602859497}
+{"content": "SUMMARY\nObjectives: The case report describes a minimally invasive, multidisciplinary approach to a single discolored anterior tooth, with internal bleaching using traditional Japanese paper (Washi), a gingivoplasty with a three-dimensional (3D) printed surgical guide, and ultrathin feldspathic porcelain veneers.\nClinical consideration: The patient’s primary concern was improving her smile. After clinical evaluation, internal tooth bleaching for the discolored tooth and gingivoplasty with restoration of the maxillary anterior six teeth and first premolars was recommended. The internal tooth whitening was accomplished with sodium perborate mixed with 30% hydrogen peroxide impregnated in Washi and sealed in the root canal with glass ionomer. Once the tooth bleaching was completed, the 3D printed surgical guide was placed in the patient’s maxillary anterior region and used to guide soft tissue recontouring. After 6 months, ultrathin feldspathic porcelain veneers were placed.\nConclusion: Well-planned restorative procedures combining internal tooth bleaching using Washi, gingivoplasty performed with electrosurgery using a 3D printed surgical guide, and ultrathin feldspathic porcelain veneers can achieve the desired results in the esthetic zone and remain successful for 4 years.\n©Operative Dentistry, 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6510735750198364}
+{"content": "Knowledge of habitat use by top marine predators in response to environmental conditions is crucial in the current context of global changes occurring in the Southern Ocean. We examined the at-sea locations of male Adélie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) breeding at Dumont d’Urville during their first, long incubation trip. Compared with the chick-rearing period, penguins performed longer trips, going to oceanic waters as far as 320 km from the colony. We observed 3 strategies: (1) five individuals covered large distances to the north, targeting open-ocean areas and following the currents of two persistent eddies; (2) five individuals foraged to the north-west, close to the Antarctic shelf slope at the limit of the pack ice; and (3) three individuals covered much shorter distances (northwards or eastwards). The foraging range also seemed to be limited by the body condition of the penguins before their departure to sea.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9748451113700867}
+{"content": "In Marcus P. Adams, Zvi Biener, Uljana Feest & Jacqueline Anne Sullivan (eds.),\nEppur Si Muove: Doing History and Philosophy of Science with Peter Machamer: A Collection of Essays in Honor of Peter Machamer. Springer (2017)\nAuthors Abstract\nDo neurobiologists aim to discover natural kinds? I address this question in this chapter via a critical analysis of classification practices operative across the 43-year history of research on long-term potentiation. I suggest that this 43-year history supports the idea that the structure of scientific practice surrounding LTP research has remained an obstacle to the discovery of natural kinds as philosophers of science have traditionally conceived them.\nKeywords No keywords specified (fix it) Categories No categories specified\n(categorize this paper)\nBuy the book Find it on Amazon.com DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-52768-0_9 Options Download options References found in this work BETA\nNo references found.\nCitations of this work BETA\nNo citations found.\nSimilar books and articles\nLong-Term Potentiation: One Kind or Many?Jacqueline Sullivan - 2016 - In\nEppur Si Muove: Doing History and Philosophy of Science with Peter Machamer, A Collection of Essays in Honor of Peter Machamer. Springer Verlag. pp. 127-140.\nLong Term Potentiation and CaM-Sensitive Adenylyl Cyclase: Long-Term Prospects.Warren Heideman - 1995 -\nBehavioral and Brain Sciences18 (3):477-478.\nLong-Term Potentiation: Does It Deserve Attention?Shane M. O'Mara, Sean Commins, Colin Gemmell & John Gigg - 1997 -\nBehavioral and Brain Sciences20 (4):625-626.\nMechanisms Underlying Induction and Maintenance of Long-Term Potentiation in the Hippocampus.M. A. Lynch - 1989 -\nBioessays10 (2-3):85-90.\nConcepts Structured Through Reduction: A Structuralist Resource Illuminates the Consolidation – Long-Term Potentiation (Ltp) Link.John Bickle - 2002 -\nSynthese130 (1):123 - 133.\nAcute Inhibition of Estradiol Synthesis Impacts Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Adaptation and Cerebellar Long-Term Potentiation in Male Rats.Jacqueline Anne Sullivan & Roberto Panichi Cristina V. Dieni, Aldo Ferraresi, Jacqueline A. Sullivan, Sivarosa Grassi, Vito E. Pettorossi - 2018 -\nBrain Structure and Function223 (2):837-850.\nDo the Calmodulin-Stimulated Adenylyl Cyclases Play a Role in Neuroplasticity?Zhengui Xia, Eui-Ju Choi, Daniel R. Storm & Christine Blazynski - 1995 -\nBehavioral and Brain Sciences18 (3):429-440.\nLong-Term Potentiation: Enhancing Neuroscience for 30 Years.Timothy Bliss, Graham Collingridge & Richard Morris (eds.) - 2004 - Oxford University Press UK.\nEngaging Employees for the Long Run: Long-Term Investors and Employee-Related CSR.Alexandre Garel & Arthur Petit-Romec - forthcoming -\nJournal of Business Ethics:1-29.\nRepetition Priming: Memory or Attention?Peter M. Milner - 1997 -\nBehavioral and Brain Sciences20 (4):623-623.\nLong Term Epistemic Actions.Mark-Oliver Casper - 2017 -\nAvant: Trends in Interdisciplinary Studies8 (1):119-130.\nLong-Lasting Potentiation of GABAergic Inhibitory Synaptic Transmission in Cerebellar Purkinje Cells: Its Properties and Possible Mechanisms.Masanobu Kano - 1996 -\nBehavioral and Brain Sciences19 (3):354-361. Analytics Added to PP index\n2021-08-31\nTotal views\n0\nRecent downloads (6 months)\n0\nHow can I increase my downloads?\nDownloads Sorry, there are not enough data points to plot this chart.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5305864810943604}
+{"content": "Sign up for the PPE Prospective Majors email list to receive emails about upcoming PPE events.\nIn a world where people are increasingly asked to employ tools that cut across disciplines, the PPE major offers an interdisciplinary education that combines broad and rigorous training in the foundations of our allied disciplines\n. Apart from taking some basic courses in Psychology, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, each PPE major is required to specialize in a concentration of their choice. Each concentration tends to focus a bit more on a subset of the four constituent PPE disciplines: psychology, philosophy, economics, or political science. For example, students choosing the Distributive Justice concentration will focus on both factual and evaluative questions about the existence and working of just institutions, and what obligations individuals or groups have toward one another. Distributive Justice focuses more on Political Philosophy, though students are encouraged to take courses in legal studies, politicial science and economics that bear on questions of distributive justice. Students choosing the Choice and Behavior concentration, by contrast, will tend to focus more on modeling, explaining, or predicting individual and social behavior, and are encouraged to include classes in Psychology, Economics, but also Sociology and Political Science.\nSince inception at Penn, PPE has been popular and today it is one of the largest majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. The major is intended to prepare its graduates for careers as diverse as public policy, consulting, business, journalism, law, and international affairs, among others. It is an excellent pre-law major and it also offers suitable preparation for graduate study in any of the constituent disciplines. As you explore your major options, take the time to consider how you might be interested in focusing the major and the kinds of opportunities a PPE major affords.\nHaving a chat about PPE\nStudents interested in having a conversation about PPE are encouraged to make an appointment with PPE's Associate Director.\nYou can talk to current majors both through:\nthe University's Major Advising Programor by reaching out to current members of PPE's Undergraduate Advisory Board.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.66507887840271}
+{"content": "We provide a full range of services to ensure your business-critical engineering systems remain functional, safe, compliant and efficient. We tailor our offering to meet your specific needs, covering everything from electrical testing and repairs, lighting maintenance and energy solutions, to water treatment, climate control and fire protection.\nWe provide a full range of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) services that ensure your buildings and assets remain operational, fully compliant with legislation and environmentally efficient. This involves both:\n• time-based preventative maintenance – based on a regular calendar of inspection, repair and replacement\n• condition-monitored maintenance – based on monitoring condition and performing the right maintenance to prolong asset life.\nOur contracts span mechanical and electrical (M&E), heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and building fabric maintenance.\nOur HVAC engineers are specialists in controlling the temperature of your building and ensuring adequate ventilation. With expertise in monitoring, repairing and prolonging the life of boilers, air conditioning units, ducts and moisture vents, we will ensure that your inter-related air control systems are functioning efficiently and creating a comfortable, healthy environment.\nAs part of any new contract, we can provide a full Asset Registration and Plant Dilapidation Report. This gives you a clear view of the current condition of all your plant and equipment, to assist with budget forecasting.\nOur reports cover heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical distribution systems, fire and security systems, building management systems, public health (including water treatment), building fabric services, roofing and drainage, handyperson services, and subcontractor management.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5998462438583374}
+{"content": "This event has passed. COVID and Care: Hope and Caution After (?) the Pandemic October 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CDT\nCaring for someone living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic adds unique challenges for caregivers. This program provides simple tips caregivers can put in place whether the person living with dementia lives at home, in a residential facility, or care providers are coming into the home.\nParticipants will review existing knowledge related to COVID and people with dementia, explore potential mental health concerns related to prolonged isolation and entering a “post-pandemic” world, and discuss emerging research and trends related to COVID-19 outcomes in people with and without dementia. This program is led by G.J. Hodson, MA, researcher, former dementia caregiver, and current Alzheimer’s Association volunteer.\n1.0 CEU will be provided to social workers, licensed professional counselors, and registered nurses at no charge.\nRSVP: https://bit.ly/3ozU43P", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9557783603668213}
+{"content": "Details Year: 2021 Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Management Cited as: Sudhir Rama Murthy, Kate Roll, Alastair Colin-Jones, Ending business-non-profit partnerships: The spinout of social enterprises, Scandinavian Journal of Management, Volume 37, Issue 1, 2021, 101136, ISSN 0956-5221, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scaman.2020.101136. Subject\nText here…\nAbstract\nBusiness-non-profit partnerships are expected to create sustained impact, yet they often remain temporary or episodic. By using relationship ending theory and drawing on partnership types from Austin and Seitanidi (2012a), we explore the termination of business-non-profit partnerships and connect how partnerships end to their potential long-term impact. Specifically, we ask: How and why do business-non-profit partnerships end? And, what is the relationship between partnership type and partnership endings? Through interviews and focus groups, we identify two partnership endings: ‘exit’ and ‘spinout.’ The former is the expected severance of ties due to dissatisfaction or the accomplishment of an intended outcome. The latter is more intriguing. As illustrated through two case examples, successful partnerships can create financially self-sustaining social enterprises that continue tackling the chosen problems independently. We argue that spinning out a social enterprise offers a pragmatic pathway that precludes deeper integration between partners – contrary to what is often proposed in the partnership literature – and is best understood as a relationship ending process.\nPaywall\nVisit the journal website to see access options for this document.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7008093595504761}
+{"content": "To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his policy is on the export of (a) arms and (b) crowd control devices to overseas governments that his Department has classified as (i) non-democratic and (ii) oppressive.\nAnswered on\n17 March 2020\nRisks around human rights violations or abuses form a core part of the assessment of export licence applications, and are a key factor in the approval or denial of a licence. We do not export equipment where we assess there is a clear risk that it might be used for internal repression. A careful assessment of equipment, potential end use and end user is central to the assessment process. When making assessments, we draw on a range of sources including the media, international organisations, our diplomatic posts, from across Government and reports from our overseas networks.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9901256561279297}
+{"content": "According to a new survey, women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) respondents report lower feelings of safety and privacy online than men and white respondents. The “Demographics of Cybercrime” report, presented by Malwarebytes in partnership with non-profit Digitunity, asked 5,000 people across the United States, United Kingdom and Germany about their perceptions and experiences of being online.\nA sense of safety and privacy online\nOf all respondents, 50% reported not feeling private online, while 31% reported not feeling safe. Breaking down those statistics, the report notes that while 47% of men reported feeling either “somewhat safe” or “very safe” on the internet, only 37% of women felt the same. Thirty-eight percent of BIPOC respondents reported feeling “somewhat safe” or “very safe,” compared to 44% of white internet users.\nWhen it comes to privacy, white and BIPOC respondents reported similar rates of feeling that their information is private online (29% compared to 28%, respectively). However, 26% of women reported feeling that their information is private online, compared to 32% of men.\nWomen and BIPOC respondents at higher risk of being hacked\nThe survey asked respondents to list which suspicious online activities they had encountered in the past.\nSpam text messages:Seventy-six percent of overall respondents had received text messages from unknown numbers instructing them to click on a link. Women reported higher rates of this activity, with 79% of women having received a spam text, compared to 73% of men. Social media hacks:While 40% of white internet users reported having their social media accounts hacked, 45% of BIPOC respondents reported experiencing such a hack. 46% of women reported that their social media had been hacked, compared to 37% of men. Identity fraud:Twenty-one percent of BIPOC internet users reported having had their identity stolen. Only 15% of white respondents said that their identity had been stolen online.\nOverall, women experienced a slightly higher rate of suspicious online activity than men (33% compared to 30% of respondents).\nMen report higher awareness of cybersecurity tools\nThe survey asked respondents about their familiarity with various cybersecurity resources, including anti-virus protection, virtual private networks (VPNs), identity protection or monitoring, digital vaults and password managers. Across all methods of protection, women reported familiarity with the tools less often than men.\nFor access to the full report and analysis, click here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6484754085540771}
+{"content": "Through his contribution to poetry, Robert Browning is one of the most well-known and significant poets and playwright of the Victorian era. Having lived between the years 1812 and 1889, Browning died at the ripe age of seventy-seven years old. Browning’s history indicates that he used to be born into a middle-class family where his father, Robert Browning, was a clerk with a giant wage while his mother, Sarah Anna, was a talented musician. Sarianna Browning, Robert Browning’s youthful sister, was also talented in exclusive arts. Browning’s father had an interest in literature and was, therefore, an avid literature collector and encouraged his children to pursue literature and different forms of art. As a result, Browning had a firm foundation in art and literature.\nIn his early years, Browning’s father hired Italian grammarian Angelo Cerrutti to tutor Browning and his sister Sirianna. As a result, this tutor initiated Browning’s relationship with Italy which would later shape most of his works (Mukherjee 614). Most notable of Browning’s friends and acquaintances who helped develop his poetry into focus include Charles Dickens, Rev. W.J. Fox, Alfred Dommett, John Forster, and Harriet Martineu (Hawlin, 45). These individuals are just but a few who shaped Browning’s development into literary stardom.\nPoets and authors’ successes are distinguished their acclaimed works. To know Romeo and Juliet and other plays is to understand Shakespeare. It is no different on the part of Robert Browning. Some of his globally acclaimed works include The Ring and the Book, Men and Women, My Last Duchess, and the Parleyings with Certain People of Importance in Their Day. Most of the poems in various works are famously monologues.\nDespite his renown success in poetry, Robert Browning struggled to establish himself as a renown poet. However, one of the most significant influences on Robert Browning’s poetry and writing was his wife, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Elizabeth Barrett, was an acclaimed poet who, incidentally, was Browning’s senior regarding age. Barret acclaim was significant as she was one time considered for the Poet Laureate (Stott and Avery 7). Having read her poetry, Browning corresponded with Elizabeth through letters from which, romance ensued. The couple later married against Elizabeth’s father’s wishes and relocated to Italy due to her poor health. As a result, Elizabeth is credited for her influence on Robert more so in the collection Men and Women which Robert dedicated to her. Robert Browning’s success in poetry begun after his marriage to Elizabeth and increased even after her death.\nBrowning’s’ relocation to Italy was very influential to his writing because there is the abundant presence of Italy in many of his works. In various works credited to him, most of the characters in works such as Men and Women and My Last Duchess present Italian personas with Italian socio-cultural backgrounds. The names such as Alfonso and Filippo Lippi indicate his continued relationship and influence with Italy (Sinfield 1). Despite being well-traveled in other areas such as France, Italian influence is dominant and is equitable to the English influence on Browning’s works.\nDespite the Italian influence on his works, the social and cultural organization of Victorian society remained a significant influence on his works. Politically, Browning can be argued to be a liberal left leaning of his time. In some of his poems, it is evident that he was against slavery and supported abolition, was in support of the North in the American Civil war, championed women emancipation, and characteristically ought for animal rights (Woolford, and Karlin 157). Furthermore, he was characteristically absent in the Victorian Society support and glorification of war. From the various observations, it is evident that Browning was very ahead of his time.\nFrom the various pieces of literature, it is evident that Browning engages in dramatic monologue. This aspect of writing and contribution to the Victorian era literary scene distinguishes Browning as one of the influential playwrights (Sinfield 1). The notable tools that he uses in his monologues include diction, symbolism, and rhythm. Consequently, his success in this mode of poetry writing influenced other poets such as the notable twentieth-century poets such as Robert Frost and T.S. Eliot. In the aspect of dramatic monologue, Browning uses single characters in poems whose speech comprises of the whole poem. The primary aim of this form of the literary method is to enable the reader to understand the personality, feelings, and temperament of the speaker in the poem about a specific social setting and history. Dramatic monologues draw the audience into the head of the speaker. In My Last Duchess, Browning brings the audience into the mind of Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara. From the poem, one can easily observe that the duke is self-centered, arrogant, and conceited.\nIn conclusion, it is evident that Robert Browning is a successful Victorian-era poet. Notable influences to his works include his father, Robert Browning, who initiated him to the literary scene, his tutor Angelo Cerrutti, and most notably his wife, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. His encounters in Italian and English societies form a critical influence in most of his works. Politically, Browning can be argued to be a liberal who is left-leaning due to his modern views on different issues. His main contribution to the Victorian era poetry is dramatic monologue which is evident from works such as My Last Duchess.\nWorks Cited\nHawlin, Stefan. Robert Browning. Vol. 10. Routledge, 2012.\nMukherjee, Baidehi. “Contextualizing the Italian Influence in Reading Robert Browning’s Men and Women and The Ring and The Book.” LandLit, vol.2, no.2, 2015, pp.612- 621.\nSinfield, Alan. Dramatic Monologue (Routledge Revivals). Routledge, 2014.\nStott, Rebecca, and Simon Avery. Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Routledge, 2014.\nWoolford, John, and Daniel Karlin. Robert Browning. Routledge, 2014.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5678839087486267}
+{"content": "Canada-based company Stantec’s IT hiring declined 7.5% in August 2021 when compared with the previous month, according to GlobalData’s Job Analytics database.\nThe company’s overall hiring activity increased by 4.12% in August 2021 when compared with July 2021.\nIT jobs claimed a 10.08% share in the company’s total hiring activity in August 2021, and recorded a 6.95% decline over the last three-month average share.\nSoftware and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers tops Stantec IT hiring in August 2021\nOut of the total IT job titles posted by Stantec, Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers emerged as the leading occupation, recording a share of 39.66% in August 2021, and a 360% rise over July 2021, while Computer and Information Analysts claimed a share of 27.59% in August 2021, and registered growth of 300%. Miscellaneous Computer Occupations held a share of 22.41% in August 2021, a 44.44% rise from July 2021.\nNorth America drives IT hiring at Stantec\nNorth America emerged as the leading region in the global construction IT hiring activity in August 2021 with a 72.41% share, which marked a 44.83% rise over the previous month.\nAsia-Pacific stood next with 13.79%, registering a 166.67% month-on-month growth. Europe was the third leading region with a 10.34% share and a 200% rise over July 2021.\nIn the fourth place was Middle East & Africa with a share of 3.45% and a month-on-month increase of 100%.\nThe US commanded a leading presence in the region’s construction industry IT hiring activity with a 36.21% share in August 2021, a 31.25% growth over July 2021. Canada featured next with a 36.21% share, up 61.54% over the previous month. The UK recorded a 10.34% share, an increase of 200% compared with July 2021.\nJunior Level jobs lead Stantec IT hiring activity in August 2021\nJunior Level jobs held a share of 70.69%, up by 141.18% from July 2021. Mid Level positions with a 17.24% share, a decline of 23.08% compared with the previous month.\nIn the third place was Entry Level job ads with a 12.07% share, up 40% over July 2021.\nMethodology:\nGlobalData’s unique Job analytics enables understanding of hiring trends, strategies, and predictive signals across sectors, themes, companies, and geographies. Intelligent web crawlers capture data from publicly available sources. Key parameters include active, posted and closed jobs, posting duration, experience, seniority level, educational qualifications and skills.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8226882219314575}
+{"content": "In the UK insurance industry, customer outcomes and pricing are under the spotlight. This eBook focuses on how insurers can prepare for the era of customer-centric insurance by addressing price walking and taking a more proactive approach to pricing to achieve a competitive edge.\nWhile there has been plenty of talk about the FCA’s new rules on pricing and the reporting of value measures data, little of it has focussed on the sale of ancillary products or “add-ons”. This blog highlights how ARAG has engaged with the FCA to reduce the burden on brokers.\nRecently, the FCA spotlight has turned to the insurance sector, focusing on CASS 5 obligations and client money calculations. This paper explores the key CASS 5 requirements, as outlined in the FCA’s handbook and other CASS regulations that affect firms operating within the insurance sector.\nThis blog highlights how the challenges created by the FCA ruling on fairness in pricing should lead many general insurers to accelerate how they innovate with new products and services that offer greater value to all their customers.\nFrom 31 March 2021 the scope of SMCR requirements was extended to cover conduct training and breach reporting for all staff. Sicsic Advisory’s Nindy Mellett highlights how insurance brokers can embed new conduct rules for better business.\nThe FCA’s final report on its market study into general insurance pricing practices proposes several reforms to ensure fair value for customers. In this webinar, an expert panel discuss what the future holds for insurance pricing and how insurers can adapt by adopting different pricing techniques.\nRecent commentary and media coverage about the FCA’s business interruption insurance test case has hit the reputation of the insurance profession. The Society of Insurance Broking’s Kevin Hancock explains why brokers must take a proactive role in rebuilding perceptions of insurance.\nIn this blog, Ian Lloyd, head of technical product at RAC, discusses why breakdown insurance remains relevant today despite improvements in automotive technology and what brokers need to think about when choosing products for their motor customers.\nIn December, the UK’s PRA set out its priorities for the insurance sector in 2021, whilst the FCA continues to focus on ensuring equitable pricing and treating customers fairly. This blog highlights regulations on the horizon and why nimbler insurers will navigate 2021’s uncertainties more easily.\nM&A activity, providing fair value to customers, pricing transparency and high levels of switching have made customer data management a key challenge for insurers. This blog highlights how ID matching can help insurers build more transparent pricing and a better customer journey.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9508472084999084}
+{"content": "A national protocol agreed between police and legal chiefs to protect the health and safety of criminal defence solicitors during the pandemic has been revised to support the return of in-person attendance at police stations.\nThe protocol was\nintroduced last year and stated that legal advice for suspects should take place whenever possible over telephone and by video link. From May, it no longer applied in cases involving children or vulnerable adults requiring an appropriate adult.\nA\nnew version, which comes into force on Monday, states that advice provided by legal representatives in person will be the default position. Exceptions include the suspect having, or believed to have, Covid, and where there are health and safety concerns in relation to the police custody suites.\nSociety president I. Stephanie Boyce said: 'The protocol was introduced as a temporary emergency measure and we have always made it clear that in-person advice is preferable and should be reverted to as soon as possible. Despite the successful vaccine rollout, Covid-19 hasn’t gone away, and it remains crucial to balance the essential right to have one’s solicitor present in custody, with the need to maintain safety for all.\n‘We believe the new protocol is an important step towards returning to face-to-face legal advice but with safeguards in place to allow for remote hearings where necessary.’\nBoyce said members should contact the Society if the exceptions allowed under the protocol are denied or where they believe the health and safety measures at individual police stations are inadequate.\n‘What happens in the police station, and the careful judgements solicitors are required to make there, affect entire cases - illustrating how critical this often out-of-hours and poorly paid work is,’ Boyce said.\nThe protocol has been agreed by the Crown Prosecution Service, National Police Chiefs’ Council, Law Society, Criminal Law Solicitors Association and London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5443612933158875}
+{"content": "Gymnastics is a sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. The movements involved in gymnastics contribute to the development of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest, and abdominal muscle groups. Gymnastics evolved from exercises used by the ancient Greeks that included skills for mounting and dismounting a horse, and from circus performance skills. The most common form of competitive gymnastics is artistic gymnastics, which consists of, for women (WAG), the events floor, vault, uneven bars, and beam; and for men (MAG), the events floor, vault, rings, pommel horse, parallel bars, and horizontal bar. The governing body for gymnastics throughout the world is the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). Eight sports are governed by the FIG, which include Gymnastics for All, Men's and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline (including Double Mini-trampoline), Tumbling, Acrobatic, Aerobic and Parkour. Disciplines not currently recognized by FIG include Wheel gymnastics, Aesthetic group gymnastics, Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics, TeamGym, and Mallakhamba. Participants in gymnastics-related sports can include young children, recreational-level athletes, and competitive athletes at varying levels of skill, including world-class athletes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9019730091094971}
+{"content": "PREAMBLE\nThe purpose of this document is to provide guidance to applicants submitting proposals for funding consideration under the Tourism Fund stream. Funding approval will be granted for projects in line with the strategic objectives of the fund.\nBACKGROUND\nThe newly launched Operation Vula Fund is a funding scheme initiated by the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) with the aim of ensuring that adequate support is provided for the establishment and promotion of sustainable emerging enterprises which include SMMEs and Cooperatives. Funding support will also be aimed at achieving radical economic transformation, with funding availed to the historically disadvantaged groups within the provincial economy who are able to come up with sustainable and profitable initiatives which create wealth and sustainable jobs.\nThe Tourism Fund will be managed under the Operation Vula Fund within EDTEA, as annual grant funding for the 2019/20 financial year. The funding will be utilised to reduce funding gaps within existing and start-up tourism businesses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6434711217880249}
+{"content": "Keep construction workplace clean and tidy with our range of basic cleaning products and construction cleaning materials.\nWe offer a range of industrial cleaning supplies for canteens, offices and bathrooms.\nTo remove debris, multi-purpose cleaners with sponges or cloths can provide anti-bacterial or anti-viral benefits. Disinfectants or watered down bleach, however, produce better anti-viral and anti-bacterial results.\nReduce harmful chemicals in a workplace by swapping traditional chemical cleaners with eco cleaning products.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9007883071899414}
+{"content": "The sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in retail pet stores is one step closer to being banned in New York State. On Tuesday, the New York State Senate passed Bill SB4234, which prohibits the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by retail pet shops; instead, authorizing space in the stores to be used for the adoption of animals. The bill has now moved to the Assembly for vote. If passed by the Assembly, the critical bill will then head to the Governor’s desk for his signature to establish it as law. “Today the N.Y. Senate passed my anti-puppy mill bill banning the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in retail pet stores,” New York Senator Michael Gianaris, who sponsored the critical bill, said in a post on his Facebook page. He further noted that animals that are sold in pet stores are often sourced from cruel and barbaric mills. Gianaris was compelled to draft the bill after speaking with local pet store owners and researching the violations of their questionable suppliers. He was left “aghast” at the deplorable conditions that these poor innocent animals have to endure. On the Senate floor, Gianaris explained that while the public views the “puppy in the window” as cute, most are unaware of the brutal and awful conditions that animals bred by unscrupulous breeders are subjected to; noting that they are treated as commodities and not sentient beings that will become beloved members of people’s families. “These people are not looking at these animals as lives to be respected, but as a way to make more and more money,” stated Gianaris. California was the first state to enact such legislation, prohibiting dogs, cats, and rabbits to be sold in retail pet stores; instead promoting adoption from local rescue groups and shelters. Maryland followed with legislation that only allows pet shops to adopt out dogs and cats that come from local shelters as well.\nhttps://worldanimalnews.com/breaking-new-york-state-senate-passes-bill-banning-the-sale-of-dogs-cats-bill-now-moves-to-the-assembly-for-vote/", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5622521042823792}
+{"content": "抄録\nTwo diphosphines bearing an ethynylene and a 1,2-phenylene linkers between the sterically crowded triarylphosphine moieties have been synthesized by employing Sonogashira and Suzuki-Miyaura couplings as key reactions, respectively. Intramolecular interactions between the two phosphine moieties were studied by UV–Vis spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. The UV–Vis spectrum of the ethynylene bridged diphosphine exhibits visible absorption in longer wavelength than that of the 1,2-phenylene bridged derivative reflecting lower LUMO spreading over the diphenylacetylene moiety. On the other hand, the cyclic voltammogram of the 1,2-phenylene bridged diphosphine shows larger difference of the first and the second oxidation potentials reflecting larger positive charge repulsion upon oxidation. The trend observed in the UV–Vis absorptions is similar to that of the structurally related diamines, whereas the voltammograms show the opposite trend, or dependence on the distance between the redox centers, reflecting the limited π-conjugation of the triarylphosphines.\nASJC Scopus subject areas 生化学 創薬 有機化学", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5638075470924377}
+{"content": "This artice is free to access.\nMaheshvara (mahe), an RNA helicase that is widely conserved across taxa, regulates Notch signaling and neuronal development in Drosophila. In order to identify novel components regulated by mahe, transcriptome profiling of ectopic mahe was carried out and this revealed striking upregulation of JAK/STAT pathway components like upd1, upd2, upd3, and socs36E. Further, significant downregulation of the pathway components in mahe loss-of-function mutant as well as upon lowering the level of mahe by RNAi, supported and strengthened our transcriptome data. Parallelly, we observed that mahe, induced caspase-dependent apoptosis in photoreceptor neurons, and this phenotype was significantly modulated by JAK/STAT pathway components. RNA immunoprecipitation unveiled the presence of JAK/STAT tyrosine kinase hopscotch (hop) transcripts in the complex immunoprecipitated with Mahe, which ultimately resulted in stabilization and elevation of hop transcripts. Additionally, we also observed the surge in activity of downstream transcription factor Stat92E, which is indicative of activation of the JAK/STAT signaling, and this in turn led to apoptosis via upregulation of hid. Taken together, our data provide a novel regulation of JAK/STAT pathway by RNA helicase Maheshvara, which ultimately promotes apoptosis.\nCITATION STYLE\nMaurya, B., Surabhi, S., Das, R., Pandey, P., Mukherjee, A., & Mutsuddi, M. (2021). Maheshvara regulates JAK/STAT signaling by interacting and stabilizing hopscotch transcripts which leads to apoptosis in Drosophila melanogaster.\nCell Death and Disease, 12(4). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41419-021-03649-0", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7676082849502563}
+{"content": "This striking photograph shows the deadly blow humans have inflicted on the Niger Delta.\nParts of the once-thriving ecosystem in Nigeria's oil-rich delta have been transformed into an ecological dead zone because of oil bunkering - the practice of siphoning oil from pipelines.\nOil pirates puncture holes in pipelines, steal the crude oil, and then transport it to be sold on the black market or to be refined.\nBoth the theft and refining process leave behind oil spills that cause severe environmental damage to the delta, turning it into a scorched earth of oil slicks, polluted waters and sparse vegetation.\nThe rusted structures seen here are part of the refining process, while the boats are used to transport the stolen oil to various locations hidden deep in the delta.\nThis shot by photographic artist Edward Burtynsky is part of his new multidisciplinary project, Anthropocene, which explores the idea proposed by some scientists that a geological epoch shaped by human activity has begun.\nIt is the second of a series featuring his unsettling images that will explore the impact of humanity on the planet.\nTOMORROW: Fertiliser producer Uralkali's potash mine in Berezniki, Russia.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9078319668769836}
+{"content": "In September 2021, Cumberland Lodge is hosting a cross-cultural conference of academics and cultural leaders, convened by Lord (Stephen) Green, to explore a paper first circulated by Lord Green in December 2020, on connections and relations between the world's major metaphysical traditions in an increasingly intercultural world.\nIncreased global connectivity necessitates increased cultural interaction, which can be fruitful but also carries risks - and there is evidence that geopolitical tensions are rising as a result. This increased connectivity across diverse cultures creates both the need and the opportunity for mutual understanding, through shared learning and understanding about the deep commonalities in human life experience. These commonalities find expression particularly in the prolonged search, widespread in all of the world’s great living cultures, for answers to fundamental metaphysical questions.\nThere are some striking differences in the ways these questions have been understood and addressed, and these have already been explored in a series of video discussions convened online by Lord Green in 2021. The first face-to-face meetings on this theme take place at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park on 13-14 September 2021. Background reading for the four main sessions is available below, and conference resources from the conference will be shared here in due course. Contributors are invited to share relevant materials for this project area via the conference leads.\nConference documents\nBackground reading for each of the four conference sessions will be shared here shortly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5113122463226318}
+{"content": "Dumbarton Oaks\nPieter Schengenga presenteert op symposium in Dumbarton Oaks, hieronder de engelse beschrijving van het programma.\nResilience and adaptability are key elements of viable urbanism. But how have these concepts been understood historically? And how do they shape the design and stewardship of urban landscapes today? The dynamic relationships between cities and their rivers, a landscape of potentially critical adaptability and resilience, is the focus of “River Cities: Historical and Contemporary.” Building on the emergence of urban humanities and urban landscape history, we propose to consider the urban river as a city-making landscape deserving of careful reading and analysis: past, present, and future.\nThe subject of this symposium builds on a new multiyear initiative in Urban Landscape Studies, which Dumbarton Oaks is launching in 2015 with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Its principal goal is to create a dialogue between designers and scholars to address the landscape consequences of advancing urbanization. With this task in mind, the 2015 symposium aims to bring together the work of contemporary designers with the historical perspectives of scholars, encouraging practitioners and historians to bridge the gaps between their modes of thinking.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6021308898925781}
+{"content": "As members of the Library profession, we recognize the importance of making known to the general public the ethical principles that guide the work of library staff. Libraries significantly influence or control the selection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information. In a political system grounded in an informed citizenry, we are members of a profession explicitly committed to intellectual freedom and the freedom of access to information.\nWe provide the highest level of service to library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests. We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist efforts to censor library resources. We protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted. We recognize and respect intellectual property rights. We treat co-workers and other colleagues with respect, fairness and good faith, and advocate conditions of employment that safeguard the rights and welfare of all employees of our library. We do not advance private interests at the expense of library users, colleagues, or our library. We distinguish between our personal convictions and professional duties and do not allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair representation of the aims of our library or the provision of access to its information resources. We strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and enhancing our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the professional development of co-workers, and by fostering the aspirations of potential members of the profession.\n—————————————\nPlease refer to the\nManagement Policy set for more information.\nThe Estes Valley Library\nCode of Professional Ethics is adapted from the American Library Association Code of Ethics. It was adopted and approved by the Estes Valley Public Library District Board of Trustees on March 14, 2005, revised December 12, 2011, reviewed on November 16, 2015 and revised April 16, 2018 and August 16, 2021. John Krueger, President Pete Johnson, Secretary", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8489784002304077}
+{"content": "The Surprising Time You Might Want To Avoid Coffee (Well, Maybe)\nNot even 100-degree weather or a dangerously bumpy subway ride will stop me from sipping on a scalding cup of coffee. So, when a co-worker of mine speculated that coffee might worsen period cramps, I was a bit dismissive of the idea. It's not that I didn't believe her, it's just that I didn't want to believe her. So, I turned to the experts for a second opinion. Here's what OB/GYNs have to say about consuming caffeine during your menstrual phase.\nIt's important to note: It's not the coffee itself that raises questions here-it's the caffeine. So, while decaf drinkers can proceed as normal, the answer isn't quite as clear-cut for caffeine fiends.\nIf you look to guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, avoiding caffeine is recommended to help relieve PMS symptoms, whereas, one 2016 study", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9123255014419556}
+{"content": "Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) can make cross-border payments more efficient as identified by a report prepared by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS). The report also mentioned that the countries now should work together keeping interoperability in mind. This news has also started gaining traction around the world as the countries have started working together to improve cross-border payments.\nThe report is jointly prepared by the BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures, the BIS Innovation Hub, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank. The report focuses on how CBDCs can facilitate cross-border payments and lead to multilateral coordination that has major potential for global impact.\nJon Cunliffe, chair of the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and deputy governor for the financial stability of the Bank of England released a statement, saying, “Reforming cross-border payments to make them cheaper, faster and more reliable is a priority and the G20 has endorsed a roadmap to address the key challenges. While many of the roadmap’s actions seek to improve the existing cross-border payments ecosystem, CBDCs offer the opportunity to start with a ‘clean slate, It is crucially important that central banks take the cross-border dimension into account, in their work on potential CBDCs and so avoid many of the challenges in today’s legacy technologies and processes.”\nTill now, no major jurisdiction has launched CBDC officially launched a CBDC and a large number of policies and designs remain unresolved. Additionally, most CBDC investigations by the Central Bank focus on domestic issues.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5586841106414795}
+{"content": "Anaerobic Hybrid Digesters are a combination of Upflow Filter Digester (UFF) and Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB). With over 90% reduction in Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and over 70% reduction in the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and lesser space requirement in comparison to other available technologies, it is a good treatment option available for the clients who face stringent effluent discharge regulations.\nFurther, as the growth of the fixed film of biomass occurs on the plastic media, the need or requirement to develop and maintain granular sludge reduces by a significant margin. This is a significant advantage that is suggested during feasibility analysis when Anaerobic Hybrid Digesters are compared with other anaerobic reactors which are available in the market.\nMoreover, biogas which is generated from the process can be used to generate electricity. This reduces the fuel demand to generate the plant, or, to reduce the amount of electricity bought from public or private organizations.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6747123003005981}
+{"content": "Computer Science > Computers and Society Title:Including Everyone, Everywhere: Understanding Opportunities and Challenges of Geographic Gender-Inclusion in OSSDownload PDF Abstract: The gender gap is a significant concern facing the software industry as the development becomes more geographically distributed. Widely shared reports indicate that gender differences may be specific to each region. However, how complete can these reports be with little to no research reflective of the Open Source Software (OSS) process and communities software is now commonly developed in? Our study presents a multi-region geographical analysis of gender inclusion on GitHub. This mixed-methods approach includes quantitatively investigating differences in gender inclusion in projects across geographic regions and investigate these trends over time using data from contributions to 21,456 project repositories. We also qualitatively understand the unique experiences of developers contributing to these projects through a survey that is strategically targeted to developers in various regions worldwide. Our findings indicate that gender diversity is low across all parts of the world, with no substantial difference across regions. However, there has been statistically significant improvement in diversity worldwide since 2014, with certain regions such as Africa improving at faster pace. We also find that most motivations and barriers to contributions (e.g., lack of resources to contribute and poor working environment) were shared across regions, however, some insightful differences, such as how to make projects more inclusive, did arise. From these findings, we derive and present implications for tools that can foster inclusion in open source software communities and empower contributions from everyone, everywhere. Bibliographic and Citation Tools Code and Data Associated with this Article Recommenders and Search Tools arXivLabs: experimental projects with community collaborators\narXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on our website.\nBoth individuals and organizations that work with arXivLabs have embraced and accepted our values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners that adhere to them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.996185302734375}
+{"content": "For years, frontline mental health workers have spoken about how Victoria’s mental health system doesn’t deliver for consumers. Consumers deserve a holistic, integrated, responsive service system provided by qualified, skilled, and supported mental health workers.\nDespite spiralling demand, staffing increases have failed to keep pace, leading to ongoing service breakdowns where staff and consumers are exposed to violence. While all Victorians are suffering the consequences of a failing mental health system, older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Victorians living in rural and remote locations are the most disadvantaged. These groups require flexible and tailored supports, including models of earlier intervention across all ages.\nThe Victorian Government has acknowledged the need for wholesale improvements to Victoria’s mental health system through its commitment to establish a Royal Commission into Mental Health.\nVictorian mental health service delivery needs substantial reform. Flagrant core structural problems are long-term under-investment and lack of accountability of funding. The chronic under-investment in mental health services has occurred over a lengthy period where a service demand has spiralled, creating a dysfunctional system because of unmanageable workloads. With a 37% increase in new service users recorded last year, we see one mental health-related emergency presentation every 10 minutes in our hospitals.\nThese are the solutions the Royal Commission can deliver to address the chronic issues in mental health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8067721128463745}
+{"content": "Abstract\nCurrent research is increasingly relying on large data analysis to provide insights into trends and patterns across a variety of organisational and business contexts. Existing methods for large-scale data analysis do not fully capture some of the key challenges with data in large datasets, such as non-response rates or missing data. One method that does address these challenges is the SunCore algorithm for cross-evaluation (ACE). ACE provides a view of the whole dataset in a multidimensional mathematical space by performing consistency and cluster analysis to fill in the gaps, thereby illumining trends and patterns previously invisible within such datasets. This approach to data analysis meaningfully complements classical statistical approaches. We argue that the value of the ACE algorithm lies in turning 'big data' into 'smart data' by predicting gaps in large datasets. We illustrate the use of ACE in connection to a survey on employees' perception of the innovative ability within their company by looking at consistency and cluster analysis.\nOriginal language English Pages (from-to) 24-47 Number of pages 24 Journal International Journal of Transitions and Innovation Systems Volume 6 Issue number 1745-0071 Publication status Published - 2018 Externally published Yes", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5071645975112915}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis issue brief explores Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) and how these funds can support summer and afterschool programs. It reviews amount of ESSER funds for each state, what the funds can be used for, and how programs can access these funds through grants and contracts. It also includes examples of how CT, GA, NH, UT, and WV are using the funds.\nThis webinar provided an overview of federal stimulus funding, specifically, the American Rescue Plan and the funding available to state and local education agencies, as well as $1.22 billion specified for summer as well as for afterschool. It also included speakers about the USDA meal program, Community Schools, and the American Camp Association on summer.\nThis webinar explores best practices in providing older youth with supportive and meaningful employment experiences and paid internships. The panel includes representatives from National Youth Employment Coalition, Summer Youth Employment Program from Charlotte, NC, College to Congress, and Community Relations Manager from Bank of America.\nThe National Summer Learning Association has provided more than 40 webinars called the Voices of Summer Webinar Series. The webinars were held between spring 2019 and spring 2021. Presenters include national thought leaders, program providers offering promising practices, and researchers.\nThese webinars feature thought leaders, researchers, journalists, and award-winning program leaders who share practices and research. November 16, 2020 included providers sharing promising practices during the pandemic. November 17 included journalists to explore how the election might shape the landscape and leaders who talked about legislation needed right now.\nThis report from National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) examines data from focus groups and interviews conducted with 21 leaders representing 15 national award-winning summer learning programs in September 2020 and data from a survey of 1,047 afterschool and summer providers conducted in partnership with Afterschool Alliance in July and August 2020.\nThe purpose of this playbook is to provide a long-term and sustainable framework for planning and executing evidence-based practices and partnerships for high-quality summer programs. It has a user-friendly design and includes sections on quality, safety, policies and funding, planning, and partnerships.\nThis webinar features Dr. Gil Noam from Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR) who explores what the field might expect regarding an increase in mental health issues since the pandemic.\nThis virtual press conference brought together leading experts to explore summer solutions emerging in the pandemic. It begins with a review of the findings from the report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Shaping Summertime Experiences.\nThis issue brief is an interview with researcher Jessica Manta-Myer about an evaluation of the Summer Science Project in 10 elementary school sites in CA. The programs were provided with hands-on curriculum, training, and coaching in STEM. Evaluation showed increased knowledge, skills, and confidence for students, and staff confidence in leading STEM, as well as staff retention.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8444501757621765}
+{"content": "Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) reported (24-Sep-2021) its industry road map for decarbonisation shows the amounts of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) being produced from biobased feedstocks and available in the Netherlands will only meet a fraction of anticipated fuel demand by 2050. NLR also estimated the supply potential for synthetic kerosene, produced using CO2 that has been recycled or captured from the atmosphere and renewable electricity, is larger and may be sufficient. However, this depends heavily on the amount of excess renewable electricity allocated to the aviation sector. [more – original PR]", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.913496196269989}
+{"content": "In ancient China, Confucius also employs a version of the Golden Rule (\"Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire\"; Analects 15.25, Lau trans.; cf. 5.12) However, the next great Confucian, Mencius, offers a subtly and interestingly different view. His focus is rather on \"extending\" one's concern or love or respect from those close to you (or those you can see) to others farther away.\nHere's the key difference, it seems to me: Whereas Golden Rule or empathy accounts start from presumed concern for\noneself first, and then transfer that concern to others (perhaps by an imaginative act), Mencian extension starts from presumed concern for others nearbyand then transfers that concern to others farther away (by noting that those farther away merit similar consideration).\n(For example, Mencius says, \"Among babes in arms there is none that does not know to love its parents. When they grow older, there is none that does not know to respect its elder brother. Treating one's parents as parents is benevolence. Respecting one's elders is righteousness. There is nothing else to do but extend these to the world\" [7A15, Van Norden trans.].)\nWe can, of course, allow for both means of coming emotionally to take others into account in one's ethical reasoning. Both self-concern and familial concern are deep-seated. There's something especially appealing, though, about the Mencian process. It starts less egoistically and closer to the target as it were; and it might be easier logically and emotionally to justify the shift from concern for someone nearby to someone far than to justify the shift from self-concern to other concern.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7055003046989441}
+{"content": "Ductal carcinoma in situ in core biopsies containing invasive breast cancer: correlation with extensive intraductal component and lumpectomy margins.J Surg Oncol. 2005 May 01; 90(2):71-6.JS BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES\nThe diagnosis of invasive breast cancer is most commonly made on image-guided core biopsy (CB). The presence of extensive intraductal component (EIC), as identified on subsequent lumpectomy, is associated with an increased risk of positive margins and need for further surgery. CBs demonstrating invasive breast cancer may also contain ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), although the significance of this finding is unclear. The objective of this study was to examine the implications of DCIS found in the original CB, specifically related to the risk of EIC and/or positive lumpectomy margins.\nMETHODS\nAll patients at a single academic institution who underwent initial breast conserving surgery for invasive breast cancer diagnosed on image-guided CB between 05/00 and 04/02 were included in the study. A systematic, blinded review of all CB and lumpectomy specimens was performed using standardized criteria for DCIS, EIC, and margins.\nRESULTS\nA total of 95 patients were included in the study, with a mean of 5 (median 5) CB/patient. Of these, 43 (45%) patients had DCIS identified in their CB; in 34 (79%) of these patients, the DCIS was mixed with the invasive cancer. No differences in tumor size or lumpectomy volume were identified between patients with or without DCIS on CB. However, patients with DCIS were noted to be significantly younger. Overall, EIC was identified in 13 (14%) patients; the risk of EIC was significantly higher in patients with DCIS identified in CB than in those with invasive carcinoma alone (30% vs. 0%, respectively; P < 0.0001). Expectedly, the incidence of positive margins on lumpectomy was higher in patients with EIC (38% vs. 16%; P = 0.05). A trend, although not statistically significant, towards positive margins was also noted in patients with DCIS on CB compared to those with invasive carcinoma alone (24% vs. 15%, P = 0.3).\nCONCLUSIONS\nThe identification of DCIS in conjunction with invasive cancer on CB appears important; the absence of DCIS in a CB sample excludes the possibility of eventually identifying EIC. Knowledge of DCIS in CBs with invasive carcinoma may be helpful for surgeons in planning gross resection margins at lumpectomy.\nMeSH Pub Type(s) Language PubMed ID Citation Journal of Surgical Oncology,vol. 90, no. 2, 2005, pp. 71-6. J Surg Oncol. 2005;90(2):71-6. Journal of Surgical Oncology, 90(2), 71-6. J Surg Oncol.2005 May 1;90(2):71-6. PubMed PMID: 15844190.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6376259326934814}
+{"content": "Our initial discussions with you are designed to determine if our philosophy aligns with your personal and business objectives. We will engage in vision-building dialogues with you discussing your plans for the future and showing you a valuable new way of thinking about your financial strategy. We then work with you to articulate a process that will fulfill your future’s potential.\nAfter envisioning where you want to go, we need to define where you are today. We will gather your financial information to create a clear picture of both your current and ideal financial position. This information provides a valuable instrument as we map a course toward your vision of prosperity.\nUsing the information you share, we focus on your objectives and assess your current situation. A blueprint of your current wealth status will be created to analyze your financial strategy, identify potential inefficiencies, and project likely outcomes of your current courses of action. This is a time for clarity, exploration, and growth as you begin to realize the wealth of possibilities that exist for the future you are creating.\nHere is where your future gains momentum. You begin to see the power that is available to you using the WestPac Wealth Partners holistic planning process as your guide. The innovative strategies we implement on your portfolio aim to be measurable and designed to help give you superior results instead of average product performance.\nAfter our strategies have been integrated into your financial pathway, we want to hear what you have to say about the WestPac Wealth Partners experience. Since we work exclusively through personal introductions from our clients, we aim to enhance our process every time. This conversation also sets the stage for our communications for the upcoming year before your annual review. During this time, we like to allow you to share this vital process with those closest to you. We’re dedicated to your future and everyone in it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9790509343147278}
+{"content": "Wild American Ginseng Stock #725-8 (50 capsules)\nToday, American ginseng is listed under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to preserve what remains of native populations. This plant is rarely seen in the wild due to over-harvesting. Wild American ginseng is now being cultivated in Wisconsin, China, and France.\nThe Chinese consider American ginseng an entirely different plant with different medicinal properties than Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng). American ginseng is a white ginseng with cooling, anti-inflammatory properties. It is considered more balancing, or more yin, and is often recommended for individuals with “overheated” conditions due to stress, excessive caffeine intake, or over-stimulation. American ginseng is used to break fevers such as scarlet fever and stimulate fluid production, especially saliva, in dehydrated individuals.\nThe Chinese also consider American ginseng to be beneficial for the lungs and use it to treat dry coughs due to lung chi deficiencies. Chinese medicine prescribes American ginseng as a yin tonic for treating blood loss, coughs, fatigue, fever, hot flashes, irritability, night sweats, smoking, thirst, weakness, and wheezing, and for weakened individuals, to improve the body’s tolerance to various types of stress. American ginseng is also recommended for relieving bleeding due to internal heat such as blood in the urine and stools, nose bleeds, and excess uterine bleeding.\nWomen entering menopause may find American ginseng helpful for the unpleasant side effects often associated with this period in life. American ginseng can cool hot flashes and night sweats and help relieve irritability. However, Dr. Letha Hadady, author of Asian Health Secrets, warns that American ginseng can promote water retention in the digestive tract, especially in those with slow metabolism.\nOlder Asian women are said to drink a tea made from American ginseng every day to maintain their beauty, tone and refine their skin, strengthen fragile capillaries, and reduce dryness and wrinkles.\nUnfortunately, at present, there is a lack of solid scientific research on verified American ginseng studies, as most research conducted to date used Panax ginseng or did not specify which species were used.\nAmerican ginseng should not be used during colds or flu as it is known to stimulate fluids and increase phlegm. Women should avoid using American ginseng during pregnancy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8205978870391846}
+{"content": "Poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) with an intrinsically conducting pyrrole polymer (ICP) backbone were synthesized and utilized as novel dispersants of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in various polar and nonpolar solvents. This is due to their highly tunable nature, in which the anions can be easily exchanged to form PILs of varying polarity but with the same polycation. These CNT dispersions were exceedingly stable over many months, and with the addition of hexane, Pickering emulsions with the PIL-stabilized CNTs at the droplet interfaces were formed. Depending on the hydrophobicity of the PIL, hexane-in-water and hexane-in-acetonitrile emulsions were formed, the latter marking the first non-aqueous stabilized-CNT emulsions and corresponding CNT-in-acetonitrile dispersion, further advancing the processability of CNTs. The PIL-stabilized CNT Pickering emulsion droplets generated hollow conductive particles by subsequent drying of the emulsions. With the emulsion templating, the hollow shells can be used as a payload carrier, depending on the solubility of the payload in the droplet phase of the emulsion. This was demonstrated with silicon nanoparticles, which have limited solubility in aqueous environments, but great scientific interest due to their potential electrochemical applications. Overall, this work explored a new class of efficient PIL-ICP hybrid stabilizers with tunable hydrophobicity, offering extended stability of carbon nanotube dispersions with novel applications in hollow particle formation via Pickering emulsion templating and in placing payloads into the shells.\nContributors\nCreated\n2015-12", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8686770796775818}
+{"content": "CMS Proposes New and Significantly Enhanced Enrollment Requirements\nThis webinar will provide an in depth review of the proposed rule released by CMS on March 1, 2016, entitled, “Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Programs; Program Integrity Enhancements to the Provider Enrollment Process” that, if finalized, would have a significant impact on providers and suppliers operating in the Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP programs. Consistent with CMS’s recent history of utilizing the enrollment rules to combat fraud, waste and abuse through early identification efforts tangential to the enrollment process, this Proposed Rule seeks to expand CMS’s arsenal by adding yet another set of enrollment and revalidation reporting requirements, as well as significant expansions to CMS’s ability to deny and revoke the billing privileges of providers and suppliers.\nIf enacted, these proposed rules will, in part:\nCreate new obligations on providers and suppliers to monitor and disclose certain present and past “affiliations” with other providers or suppliers who/that underwent certain “disclosable events” Create new bases for a CMS denial or revocation of a provider’s or supplier’s enrollment Increase the length of re-enrollment bars in the event of a revocation Increase the length of re-application bars in the event of a denial Implement changes to CMS’s enrollment moratoria authority Implement changes to the process for reactivating a deactivated supplier’s billing privileges", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5012286901473999}
+{"content": "Like me, the hon. Member was, and presumably still is, a councillor. Between 2010, when I was a councillor in Camden, and the start of the pandemic, there were £16 billion-worth of cuts to local government, and the Environment Agency saw its Government funding slashed by nearly two thirds. The direct result of that underfunding is that councils have struggled to deal with plastic waste effectively, and there has not been enough monitoring and enforcement of the rules. As a fellow Member of Parliament and a current councillor, does the hon. Member agree that reducing plastic waste relies on local councils and bodies such as the Environment Agency having the resources that they need to do so?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6760621070861816}
+{"content": "How can we\nmake films more sustainable?\nHello! If you're here, it's because sustainability and film are things that matter to you.\nThe environmental impact of the creative industries can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be that way! Together we can apply approaches and methods decreasing that footprint.\nWhat is a green consultant?\nA green consultant advises production companies at all stages of a film's production - from script via shooting to editing, or even its release - always with a focus on sustainability. As it is about using resources more efficiently and consciously, this often translates into financial savings. A win for the planet and a win for you.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.958480954170227}
+{"content": "The insurance marketplace commonly goes through its “hard” and “soft” cycles where premium fluctuations have little relation to individual loss experience. These swings can be avoided by joining with other like-minded, successful companies to create your own group captive insurance company, making your costs more predictable and stable. In this way, you can lower your costs and earn investment income — both benefits you won’t receive from a traditional insurance company.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6929154396057129}
+{"content": "Abstract\nThe boredom and alienation produced by capitalist societies and countervailing forces of attraction and excitement are at the heart of the subcultural account of crime. The underground hacker subculture is no exception, commonly represented as based around exciting, technically skilled practices and high-profile deviance. However, the illicit economy associated with these practices has become industrialized, developing shared infrastructures that facilitate the sale of illicit services rather than skilled technical work. We explore how this shift in the nature of work has shaped the culture and experiences of this subculture. Developing a novel concept—the ‘illicit infrastructure’—and drawing on an extensive analysis of empirical data from interviews and novel data sources such as forums and chat channels, we argue that as they industrialize, deviant subcultures can begin to replicate the division of labour, cultural tensions and conditions of alienation present in mainstream capitalist economies.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9991679787635803}
+{"content": "Abstract\nBackground and study aims Capsule endoscopy(CE) is a well-established investigation for iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and melena, usually following negative upper and lower endoscopy. We aimed to study the effect of earlier CE in the investigative pathway for inpatients with IDA or melena at a large tertiary referral centre. Patients and methods We analyzed inpatients undergoing CE for IDA or melena from 2005 to 2017, without signs/symptoms suggesting lower gastrointestinal tract pathology. Patients underwent CE following negative upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (Group 1), or negative upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) only (Group 2). Results One hundred and seventy inpatients underwent CE for IDA (n = 44) and melena (n = 126). In Group 1, 46/95 (48.4%) patients had small bowel (SB) findings. CE found 16/95 (16.8 %) gastric and 12/95 (12.6 %) colon findings. Three of 12 patients with colon findings required repeat colonoscopy. One hundred and three colon investigations were carried out for 95 admissions. In Group 2, 33/75 (44.0%) patients had SB findings. There were 12/75 (16.0 %) gastric and 11/75 (14.7 %) colon findings. In patients with positive CE, significant colonic findings led to colonoscopy in 10 of 39 patients (diagnostic yield 6/10). Thirty-six patients had negative CE; 15 underwent colonoscopy (diagnostic yield 9/15). The remaining 21 of 36 patients with no further colonoscopy did not develop adverse outcomes related to colonic pathology. Twenty-six colon investigations were carried out in 75 admissions. Patients in Group 2 had shorter mean times from admission to CE (5.08 ± 3.80 vs. 6.38 ± 3.80 days; P = 0.02) and hospital stays (10.5 ± 9.58 vs. 12.5 ± 11.4 days; P = 0.04) compared to Group 1. Conclusion Earlier use of CE in inpatients with melena or IDA, no signs of lower gastrointestinal pathology and negative UGIE resulted in shortened hospital stays, significant DY from both small bowel and upper gastrointestinal tract, and two-thirds less unnecessary colon investigations without affecting clinical outcomes.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7163444757461548}
+{"content": "Debates on capitalism get muddled by blind spots about essential institutions, particularly\neffective governments and legal systems that enable corporations to exist in their current form and markets to succeed at scale. Across regimes, incentives to maximize profits and power play key roles in determining outcomes, and all institutions are vulnerable to distortions from imbalances in control, information, and expertise. The key problems with capitalism today boil down to failed governance and confusions that obscure the issues and prevent beneficial changes.\nIn recent decades, the forces of “free-market capitalism” have undermined and overwhelmed\ndemocratic institutions, leading to intertwined crises in both capitalism and democracy. Deception and the manipulation of beliefs often distort both markets and political systems. The financial system illustrates starkly how key institutions have failed society and how flawed narratives enable recklessness and bad rules to persist.\nFixing capitalism must start with seeing the challenges for what they are. The devil is then in the\ndetails of improving transparency, norms, rules, and civic engagement so as to prevent the abuse of power and to create more trustworthy and less corruptible versions of capitalism.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5654106736183167}
+{"content": "From someone dropping off dinner at the doorstep of a neighbour with COVID-19 to an octogenarian in India giving up his oxygen bed for a middle-aged patient, instances of people giving to those in need without expectations has made headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nPeople are often in direct competition for shared resources, so biologically, it would make sense that there would be an expectation that giving must be reciprocal. Yet even in situations characterized by intense competition, giving and sharing can take precedence over winning, whether it’s Olympians giving up their medal positions to help peers in need or small businesses banding together to help fellow entrepreneurs hit by the pandemic.\nWhy do people give without expecting anything in return? This question continues to baffle sociologists because, theoretically, unilateral giving and receiving within a community cannot be sustained as the desire to receive without any obligation to give back can give rise to more takers than givers.\nAs organizational theorists, we were interested in the dynamics surrounding unilateral giving when the combined motives of co-operation and competition co-exist. Our research team published our findings in the\nAdministrative Science Quarterly. We examined how acts of giving emerge and are sustained in a Silicon Valley business accelerator.\nEarly stage entrepreneurs increasingly gravitate towards start-up accelerators, which provide them access to investors, clients and the experiences of fellow entrepreneurs.\nA typical accelerator brings together entrepreneurs who are unlikely to have known each other prior to entering the program. Besides providing participating entrepreneurs access to potential investors and clients, a key goal of accelerators is to create a supportive community of entrepreneurs.\nIn a typical start-up accelerator, entrepreneurs are expected to give to their fellow entrepreneurs without expectations, but those seeking help can find themselves competing for resources, including mentorship and funding.\nCreates a cycle of giving\nIn our eight-month study of an accelerator in Silicon Valley, we followed three start-up camps. In the beginning, entrepreneurs across all camps actively sought help from fellow entrepreneurs. But the responses to these early requests differed across camps, setting in motion positive or negative dynamics.\nWe discovered that a single act of giving to a fellow entrepreneur in need spurs a cycle of gratitude and giving in the network. On the other hand, a single act of refusal to help triggers a cycle of shaming and avoidance. But what motivates these early acts of giving?\nAt the heart of these dynamics are social interactions at events like formal onboarding events, weekly progress meetings, informal dinners, parties or outdoor activities. The accelerator program was structured so that one of the camps regularly engaged in weekly progress meetings, while others did not.\nThe accelerator’s weekly progress meetings, which we label “tournament rituals,” focused on entrepreneurs’ shows of strength as they discussed progress made on their products or services. In other camps, informal weekend get-togethers, which we label “bonding rituals,” organically emerged thanks to formal onboarding events that focused on building familiarity among entrepreneurs.\nIn these bonding rituals, entrepreneurs let their guards down and opened up about challenges they faced as entrepreneurs. This helped participants realize their common experiences as entrepreneurs and the need to help their peers.\nThose who participated in these bonding rituals were not only comfortable asking other entrepreneurs for help, but also received help from their peers who gave without expecting anything in return. These early acts of giving generated a sense of gratitude among receivers who willingly paid it forward. This giving-gratitude cycle eventually resulted in a thriving community of giving and a dense network populated by positive relationships.\nShows of strength don’t lead to giving\nOn the other hand, those show-of-strength or tournament rituals generated an expectation among entrepreneurs to be strategic in exchanging resources with others in the accelerator program. Accordingly, when participants strategically approached knowledgeable entrepreneurs in their camp for help, they were rebuffed because their peers saw no value in lending a helping hand.\nThese early failed exchanges became shaming rituals — for example, entrepreneurs who felt undervalued and rejected by fellow entrepreneurs in their camp avoided interacting with them to steer clear of further negative experiences. This shaming-avoidance cycle resulted in a rapid dissolution of ties and what remained, in the end, was a sparsely connected network.\nIn short, organic bonding rituals helped competitors identify with each other, triggering and sustaining early acts of giving. But tournament rituals only encouraged entrepreneurs to further their own interests, which eventually gave rise to more takers than givers.\nWe believe our research offers valuable insights into human interactions. Beyond start-up accelerators, our research applies to other organizational contexts where both competitive and co-operative motives exist. For instance, our research offers critical lessons for organizations looking to build a more collaborative culture.\nAlthough employees are expected to co-operate, they also compete with each other for promotions. Formal meetings are a regular feature in organizations, but they can foster collaboration by ensuring they focus on the camaraderie among members rather than celebrating their individual wins.\nAvoiding shows of strength in formal meetings can also encourage employees to engage in bonding rituals outside the organization, which our study shows are essential for building bonds within the group.\nAmid the pandemic era, which has left more people feeling lonely and distanced from their community — not willingly but reluctantly — our research underscores the importance of bonding rituals for building healthy communities of giving.\nThis article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts. It was written by: Rekha Krishnan, Simon Fraser University and Rajiv Krishnan Kozhikode, Simon Fraser University. Read more: Rekha Krishnan receives funding from SSHRC - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Rajiv Krishnan Kozhikode receives funding from The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.509200930595398}
+{"content": "ObjectivesRandoms and scatter corrections are essential and critically important for improving the contrast and quantitative accuracy in PET imaging. Iterative reconstruction algorithms have also been demonstrated to improve image quality. In this work, we describe a practical method of incorporating any existing randoms and scatter corrections into the system matrix of iterative PET reconstructions without increasing the matrix size.\nMethodsWe compared the images reconstructed with our Practical Randoms and Scatter System Model (PRSSM) method to those reconstructed with the conventional Ordinary Poisson (OP) approach using contrast and resolution phantoms. The PRSSM method estimates the trues fraction within the prompts for each line-of-response using the variance reduced randoms, the single scatter simulation, and the acquired prompts. The trues fraction is then incorporated into the weighting component of the system matrix (i.e. the diagonal elements) similar to the attenuation correction weighting. The images were reconstructed using 3D-OSEM.\nResultsFrom the contrast and resolution vs noise and iteration, we have observed that the PRSSM method iterates towards (~5%) higher contrast values and converges faster as compared to the conventional OP method. Similar results were observed from the resolution measurements with the PRSSM method reaching a slightly higher resolution and noise at the same iteration. The reconstruction task was also observed to be up to 10% faster for the PRSSM method as there is no need to process through the randoms and scatter sinograms in the forward projection step for every iteration as compared to the OP method and the computation of the trues fraction is sufficiently fast.\nConclusionsThe preliminary results demonstrated that the PRSSM method can stop at an earlier iteration and achieve similar/higher contrast and resolution as compared to the conventional OP method with a faster reconstruction time. The PRSSM method needs to be further evaluated and optimized for various counting statistics", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8145231008529663}
+{"content": "Oceanview Belief floats $351 million in jumbo mortgages\nAs the US economy gradually enters pandemic lockdown mode, several aspects of home loan borrowers are also returning to pre-COVID-19 levels, including self-employed borrower levels in Oceanview Mortgage Trust 2021-3 or OCMT 2021-3, the expected to issue $ 351 million in debt securities.\nSelf-employed borrowers made up 18.7% of the borrowers in the pool that secured the deal. For 2020 and 2021, the average combined percentage of self-employed borrowers was 19.5%, according to the Kroll Bond rating agency.\nThe self-employed had slightly weaker credit fundamentals, according to KBRA, as they were more affected by the pandemic due to business closings. For example, the original FICO for self-employed was 773 while full-time employees had a FICO of 779. The original self-employed combined loan-to-value ratio (CLTV) for the underlying loans was 61.6%. , compared to 69.3% for full-time employees.\nIn total pool and weighted average, OCMT 2021-3 borrowers had significant, documented liquidity reserves of $ 553,483 for high quality jumbo loans. Compared to recent transactions, borrowers have also been shown to have high residual income.\nAll of the loans in the pool were qualified mortgages, which KBRA considers credit positive.\nConsistent with the fact that jumbo mortgages are often made at high home prices, the pool is heavily invested in California assets. This state accounted for 22.6% of the pool balance while Virginia, Texas, Florida and Maryland account for 10.3%, 9.8%, 7.2% and 4.7%, respectively.\nAnother aspect of jumbo loans is that the customers are often high net worth borrowers. While the underwriting terms of such loans are conservative, they pose a risk to RMBS pools of jumbo loans as a single loan can constitute a significant portion of the pool balance.\nFrom a different perspective, the top five core-based statistical areas (CBSA) were Washington, DC (11%); Los Angeles (6.5%); San Francisco (5.4%), Dallas, Texas (4.0%) and Philadelphia (3.4%).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7398214340209961}
+{"content": "A young trainee nurse who was hospitalised with three blot clots after getting the AstraZeneca vaccine has encouraged Australian's to register for it despite the 'rare' side effects.\nEllie Peacock, who works in a hospital in Queensland, is backing the vaccine despite having a bad experience with it after receiving the first dose on March 31.\nIt is understood that she got her jab on week before the government announced people under 50 would no longer be receiving the AstraZeneca jab due to blood clot concerns.\nEllie suffered from severe headaches and chest pains, and was diagnosed with pneumonia before her doctors discovered that she had blood clots in her lungs.\nAccording to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the condition which is known as thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome is \"very rare\".\nNow, the nursing student is required to get blood tests weekly, go in for a CT scan every month and take blood thinning medication for six months.\nHowever, the bad experience has not wavered her support for the jab.\n\"I think people should still follow the TGA guidelines,\" she told A Current Affair.\n\"I'm not an anti-vaxxer. I've never missed a vaccine in my life. I've never had side effects to any other vaccine. This is the first one I've had a reaction to.\"\nEllie confirmed in her interview that she had received a call from the TGA confirming that the blood clots were indeed linked to the vaccine.\n\"When the information, you know, from the database comes out, yes, her case will be counted amongst them,\" a TGA representative said.\nAs a trainee nurse, she works on a casual team in Brisbane that is regularly exposed to potential Covid-19 positive patients, making it imperative for her to receive the vaccine.\nOn April 18, more than two weeks after getting the jab, Peacock presented to the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital emergency room with throbbing and tightness in her calf, which she says were \"signs of clotting\".\nShe had an ultrasound which failed to identify any blood clots and was sent home, with the pain in her calf eventually subsiding, the Courier Mail reports.\nShortly after, Peacock started suffering from regular, painful headaches, which she ignore until May 7 when she began experiencing a severe pain near her collar bone when inhaling.\nTwo days later, she went back to the hospital after experiencing severe muscle pain in her back and ribs, only to receive a chest x-ray and be told she has pneumonia.\nThe trainee nurse was sent home once again.\nAt 2am on May 11 Peacock was rushed to the hospital's emergency department for the third time after having extreme breathing difficulties.\n\"I was sent home within six hours without further testing done and was told that it's normal pain with pneumonia and that I need to put up with the pain until the medications start working,\" she told the Courier Mail.\nA couple of days later she visited her GP who discovered her oxygen levels had dropped to 90 per cent, resulting in her once again presenting to the hospital.\nThis time Peacock insisted on more tests, which is when the true nature of her illness was discovered.\n\"After persisting for further testing, they finally found three blood clots in one lung,\" the 18-year-old wrote on Instagram.\nShe said the doctor believes when they did the initial ultrasound on her calf in April the clot had either already moved to her pelvis or was too small to be detected.\n\"This experience has been terrifying and overwhelming but I'm on the mend. Now to focus on my health for the next six months,\" she said.\nPeacock claims because her blood clotting didn't fit the usual timeline for similar incidents she was forced to convince doctors of what was happening to her.\n\"So please always listen to your body because no one knows it as well as yourself,\" she wrote on Facebook.\nAs of Thursday last week, there have been a total of 18 thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) cases likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia.\nSo far about 1.8 million doses of the vaccine have been administered across the country.\nLast week there was a surge in blood clot cases following the AstraZeneca vaccine.\nThree cases on May 13 were confirmed as TTS, while four were deemed \"probable\".\nThe three confirmed cases included a 75-year-old man from Victoria, a 75-year-old man from Western Australia and a 59-year-old Queensland man who was diagnosed in Victoria.\n\"Of these, only the Victorian man remains in hospital, but is responding to treatment and is in a stable condition,\" a TGA said.\n\"The other two patients are not currently in hospital and are thought to be well.\n\"Four other newly reported cases are considered to be probable TTS. This includes three men from Victoria aged 65, 70 and 81 years, and a 70-year-old man from NSW.\"\nThe TGA maintains that reporting rates of blood clotting in Australia are \"consistent with what is being seen internationally\".\nThough it did note a \"higher proportion of less severe cases may be being reported in Australia\".\n\"This may be due to high levels of awareness in the community and among the medical profession around TTS along with less strain on the healthcare system around Covid infections with much lower infection rates than internationally,\" the TGA said.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6098543405532837}
+{"content": "Earth re-entering spacecrafts traveling at high Mach number generate a strong shock layer ahead of the blunt body with a high temperature above 60,000 K. These extreme Mach number and temperature flows are sufficiently energetic to initiate gas ionization and thermo-chemical ablation processes. The nonequilibrium energy distribution of atoms and molecules in air causes significant radiative energy that can add or remove energy from the flowfield. To perform accurate and efficient analyses of chemically reacting flowfield - radiation interactions in hypersonic nonequilibrium flows the direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) and photon Monte Carlo (PMC) methods were used to simulate flowfield - radiation coupling of Stardust reentry flows at near continuum regime altitudes. We perform closely coupled DSMC - PMC simulations using a ray tracing schemes of photon bundles that travel through the same DSMC computational cell and with small statistical error. The radiative heat source calculated by the PMC method is then transfered to flowfieid which influenced by the add or removal of radiative energy as calculated by the PMC. For these near continuum flow regimes, the radiation was found to influence the flowfield. The high radiative energy leads to a decrease in both heavy particle translational and internal temperature in the shock layer and a decrease in the convective heat flux to the Stardust body. The DSMC - PMC coupled simulations are performed until both the flow and radiation fields are converged.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9652395844459534}
+{"content": "Homelessness in communities across Alabama is on the rise with no clear end in sight. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), you can find an estimated 3,400 people sleeping on the streets on any given day.\nHere at Kilgro & Associates Insurance Agency, our priority is to protect what matters to us most, beginning here with our community. As advocates for the safety and wellness of our most vulnerable neighbors, we are thrilled to announce we will be working alongside Tennessee Valley Outreach to support and bring hope to the hopeless.\nThis non-profit organization exists to combat homelessness and provide the gift of opportunity to individuals in need. Their team of dedicated staff and experienced volunteers work one-on-one with homeless clients to create a personalized strategy that identifies and tackles specific challenges while also offering training and support for long-term success. By providing these services, individuals are guided back to self-sufficiency and independently living quickly.\nTennessee Valley Outreach would love to meet the needs of every individual experiencing homelessness, but they can’t do it alone. Recommend your friends, family, and co-workers to receive an insurance quote from us, and we’ll donate $20 for every person! They only need to receive a quote – there is no obligation to purchase. All funds raised during our campaign will go to Tennessee Valley Outreach to support and create a positive change in our community!\nCLICK HERE CLICK HERE", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8965567350387573}
+{"content": "A detailed inventory - compiled by JRC scientists - of 800 knowledge sources relevant to the Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (Three Rs) of animal procedures used for scientific purposes.\nDB-ALM dataset is a publicly accessible collection of alternative method summaries and protocols. DB-ALM focuses primarily on methods submitted to EURL ECVAM for validation, and those identified in ad hoc reviews of the literature and end-users in specific application areas between 2000 and 2019.\nIn a detailed analysis of the scientific literature, over 21,000 abstracts (11,636 non-cancer and 9,421 cancer) were scanned for relevant non-animal models of respiratory disease (e.g. asthma, COPD).\nA guide to searching for information relating to alternative methods and 3Rs. It provides search principles and procedures, suggested search terms and user guidance together with an inventory of relevant information resources.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.983813464641571}
+{"content": "Researchers are determined to manufacture stretchable biomedical devices that interface directly with organs such as the skin, heart and brain. Electronic devices, however, are usually made from hard materials that are incompatible with soft tissue. Choon Chiang Foo from the A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore, and researchers at Harvard University, United States, are aiming to solve this dilemma with squishy, see-through gels that can act as integral components of stretchable devices thanks to an innovative ionic conduction mechanism.\nFoo and co-workers made their discovery while investigating a promising 'artificial muscle' technology known as dielectric elastomers. These devices sandwich an insulating rubber polymer between two conductive electrodes, typically made from micro-cracked metals or carbon grease. Applying a voltage to the electrodes builds up pressure which causes the inner polymer to expand. Most electrode materials, however, begin to lose conductivity when subjected to high strains.\nThe researchers chose to replace the electrodes in dielectric elastomers with soft hydrogels. Hydrogels are transparent and biocompatible materials, typically used in contact lenses, which encapsulate salty ions and water inside a polymeric sheath. Replacing the electrodes requires overcoming two well-known limitations of ionic conductors: their slow speeds relative to electron conductors and a tendency to undergo destructive electrochemical reactions at high voltages.\nThe team's setup addresses these problems by placing a thin insulating rubber sheet between two hydrogel layers. Electric signals sent to the hydrogel through tiny electrodes leads to rapid buildup of oppositely charged ions on each side of the rubber sheet causing the sandwiched device to thin and expand over the entire area. Furthermore, the rubber layer has a remarkably low capacitance, which causes a large voltage drop across the rubber and shields the hydrogel from electrochemical reactions, even at kilovolt ranges.\nTo demonstrate the high-frequency operation of their stretchable ionic material, the researchers produced the world's first gel-based transparent loudspeaker (see image). This device, which could be placed over a smartphone or flat-screen television screen, resonated thousands of times per second over the entire audible range.\nFoo, whose theoretical contributions proved critical to understanding the novel behavior of these stretchy gels, believes this work may lead to a fundamental shift in how engineers conceive electronic devices.\n\"Because existing conductors struggle to meet the demands of stretchable applications, device designers may begin to ask if they can replace electronic conductors with ionic conductors,\"he explains. \"The device may lose some performance but may gain other attributes, such as stretchiness, transparency and biocompatibility.\" Source and top image: A*STAR Research Top image: a transparent ionic gel, pictured here in front of a laptop computer, can transform electric signals into sound across the entire audible range.\nFor more attend the forthcoming event:", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5043074488639832}
+{"content": "What are the challenges to care coordination? In this video, Sean Boynes, DMD, MS, vice president of health improvement at CareQuest Institute, explains how coordination can be daunting because it requires bridging silos and exposing a portion of your operation to someone else. Providers may hesitate to be open and honest about the weaknesses in their practices. But there are opportunities, too. True care coordination will require a significant cultural change and recognizing the deep connections between oral disease and overall systemic health.\nYou may also be interested in:\nMORE Care, an initiative of CareQuest Institute that aims to integrate oral health competencies and capabilities into primary care offices while building patient-centered referral networks with local dental providers using health information technology. A Three Domain Framework to Innovating Oral Health Care, a white paper that outlines a new model in dentistry that will be more cost-effective, efficient, and equitable. Medical-Dental Integration web page, a collection of resources that explore the growing connections between oral health and overall health.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9283874034881592}
+{"content": "The hard outer layer of your teeth, the enamel is incredibly strong and durable. However, it has some limitations. Some common causes of chipped teeth like falling down and impacting the mouth, chewing on ice, popcorn kernels on non-food items can chip your teeth. In addition, teeth weakened from decay are also susceptible to chipping. If you have a chipped tooth, you can visit a dental clinic offering emergency dental services to receive prompt treatment.\nChipped teeth are painful and need attention from a dental professional. Your teeth can sustain damages in several ways, and the damage can be minor or significant depending on the condition of your teeth and the type of injury. Unless you have a minor chip, do not think you can fix it without help from a dentist. However, you can address the pain you experience and protect your tooth beside the inside of your mouth to prevent further injuries.\nIt’s an excellent idea to call emergency dentistry soon after realizing you have chipped a tooth in your mouth. Meanwhile, there are some self-care measures you can take. Rinse your mouth with warm water right away to clean it is recommended by the American Dental Association. If the chipped tooth is bleeding, use a piece of sterile gauze over the bleeding area. Apply some pressure to stop the bleeding and use ice packs over your cheeks to control swelling.\nYou can flush the inside of your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to your cheeks every few minutes to keep the swelling down. In addition, over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatories can help you manage the discomfort from the chipped tooth. However, please do not exceed the recommended dosage and stay away from any painkillers that also act as blood thinners that might increase bleeding instead of preventing it.\nChipped teeth are not all similar, and you might have different types of chips. When you get to the emergency dental clinic near you, the dental professional will examine your teeth thoroughly. The dentist keeps you informed which type of chips affects you and the treatment best suited for your condition.\nIf you have chipped your molar of the lower jaw because of their pointy cusps grinding powerfully against the grooves of the upper molars, these injuries are the most common and may leave you with a broken cusp requiring extensive treatments. You must fix chipped tooth if you have a fractured cusp in the molars because the area becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and food particles to remain trapped and create additional damage to your tooth. In such cases, the dentist recommends treating the broken cusp with a tooth restoration like a dental crown.\nHowever, if you have very fine lines or craze lines as they are also known, you might not require treatment. Instead, the dentist may polish the tooth to eliminate any rough spots to ensure the chip doesn’t cause any discomfort in your mouth.\nA minor chipped front tooth is restored by dentists using tooth-colored filling material to replace lost enamel. You can also inquire with the dentist about getting dental bonding to fix the chipped tooth and restore it to appear like your natural teeth. However, do not try to fix the tooth yourself because you might create additional damage in your mouth.\nMany people assume a chipped tooth is a minor problem that does not cause any significant issues. However, every chip or crack other than craze lines occurring on the enamel needs an evaluation from your dentist because trying to determine the intensity of the damage is pretty challenging for yourself. There are no effective home therapies to prevent additional injuries to your teeth, and the sharp edges of the chipped tooth can cut through your soft tissues to cause more pain and infection, needing expensive treatment. In some cases, an untreated chip can require a root canal, tooth loss, or other complications because of an infection.\nYou can use home repair kits available with drugstore and online retailers to cover the chipped tooth while you wait for an appointment to see your dentist. However, do not delay the treatment for too long because the bacteria in your mouth will undoubtedly get to the chip and, through it to create more infections in your mouth.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5286107659339905}
+{"content": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2020; you can also visit the original URL.The file type is\napplication/pdf.\nABSTRACTNew global history studies have provided theoretical models related to different paths of economic growth and consumer behaviour between East Asia (mainly China and Japan) and Europe during the period of the first industrialisation. However, more research challenging the Eurocentric views of the origins of globalisation is needed. In this article, I examine the exchanges of Chinese silks and porcelains and European wines and liquors for American silver through the Swedish Grill Company.doi:10.1017/s0212610919000235 fatcat:iypqfexpljconodrh6i2sa5gym", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5276211500167847}
+{"content": "A balanced scorecard for measuring the impact of industry–university collaboration 2011 Production planning & control (Print)\nThe Balanced Scorecard (BSC) can be considered as a strategic measurement tool. Since its first publication by Norton and Kaplan in the early 1990's, many companies have applied it to measure four key aspects of their organisations' performance: Financial, Customer, Internal Business Process, Learning and Growth. Although it is widely used in the business arena, this original BSC was not developed to assess the impact of collaborative research projects under an open innovation strategy, where doi:10.1080/09537287.2010.536626 fatcat:4dbpir4mjfa2dhnlgba4yu6bou\nmore » ... n strategy, where the outputs of research and development (R&D) developed by collaborative projects undertaken by industry and universities should be measured in a different way. Therefore, this paper will propose a Scorecard to measure the outcomes of collaborative research. It is important to recall that this scorecard has been developed during a collaborative research project by CEMEX Research Group AG (Switzerland) and Cranfield University (UK). During such project, a survey was developed to carry out eleven face-to-face interviews in a sample of ten companies in UK, where it was confirmed that a collaborative balanced scorecard (CBSC) is a very useful tool to measure, track and improve the impact of conducting collaborative projects with universities. It should also be noted that this paper is an extended version of the one presented at the PRO-VE'09.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6820168495178223}
+{"content": "Green Lithium is an innovative development company with plans to construct, commission and operate a large-scale lithium refinery in the UK, and provide high-purity lithium hydroxide to UK and European markets\nOVERVIEW:\nThe company will harness industry-leading process technology enabling clean, low-carbon processing of high volumes of lithium ore\nThere is currently no large-scale refining capability in Europe despite a significant market opportunity. Working with key strategic partners to address the need to improve the European battery-metal supply chain, Green Lithium will support the ‘net-zero’ ambitions of society to transition to the future green economy.\nGreen Lithium’s refinery will be a cornerstone UK green-infrastructure asset, enabling UK-based cathode, battery cell and EV manufacture, ushering in an era of decarbonisation and green jobs, and supporting long-term economic prosperity.\nHISTORY:\nThe project started when founders Richard Taylor and Guy Hatcher identified a critical gap in the future UK and European battery supply chain\nThis led them to undertake extensive work mapping hard-rock lithium resources and, in the process, gain deep understanding of the lithium mineral ecosystem. Four years later, Green Lithium has secured over £2m in funding through private investment and government grants, established a detailed programme of delivery, assembled a core project delivery team comprising 60+ in-house and third-party team members, and formed commercial partnerships with key suppliers and offtakers.\nLATEST NEWS:\nJuly 2021\nJune 2021\nSeptember 2021\nGreen Lithium secures grant funding from UK Government automotive grant funder the Automotive Transformation Fundlondonstockexchange.com", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9152240753173828}
+{"content": "You are here Corticospinal Circuits from the Sensory and Motor Cortices Differentially Regulate Skilled Movements through Distinct Spinal Interneurons. Abstract\nLittle is known about the organizational and functional connectivity of the corticospinal (CS) circuits that are essential for voluntary movement. Here, we map the connectivity between CS neurons in the forelimb motor and sensory cortices and various spinal interneurons, demonstrating that distinct CS-interneuron circuits control specific aspects of skilled movements. CS fibers originating in the mouse motor cortex directly synapse onto premotor interneurons, including those expressing Chx10. Lesions of the motor cortex or silencing of spinal Chx10+ interneurons produces deficits in skilled reaching. In contrast, CS neurons in the sensory cortex do not synapse directly onto premotor interneurons, and they preferentially connect to Vglut3+ spinal interneurons. Lesions to the sensory cortex or inhibition of Vglut3+ interneurons cause deficits in food pellet release movements in goal-oriented tasks. These findings reveal that CS neurons in the motor and sensory cortices differentially control skilled movements through distinct CS-spinal interneuron circuits.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9881076812744141}
+{"content": "Valuation of Barrier Options in a Black-Scholes Setup with Jump Risk\nPosted: 29 Mar 2001\nAbstract\nThis paper discusses the pitfalls in the pricing of barrier options using approximations of the underlying continuous processes via discrete lattice models. To prevent from numerical deficiencies, the space axis is discretized first, and not the time axis. In a Black-Scholes setup, models with improved convergence properties are constructed: a trinomial model and a randomized trinomial model where price changes occur at the jump times of a Poisson process. These lattice models are sufficiently general to handle options with multiple barriers: the numerical difficulties are resolved and extrapolation yields even more accurate results. In a last step, we extend the Black-Scholes setup and incorporate unpredictable discontinuous price movements. The randomized trinomial model can easily be extended to this case, inheriting its superior convergence properties.\nKeywords: barrier option, binomial model, lattice-approach, option valuation JEL Classification: C63, G12, G13", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7696201205253601}
+{"content": "What are critical success factors in business and how to identify them?\nThey are the few key areas where things must go right for the business to flourish.\nThere are four main types of CSFs. Each of the CSFs that you establish in your organization will likely fall into, and have been defined by, one of these groups.\nIndustry factors\nResult from the specific characteristics of your industry. These are the things that you must do to remain competitive within your sector. For example, a tech start-up might identify innovation as a CSF.\nEnvironmental factors\nResult from macro-environmental influences on your organization: the business climate, the economy, your competitors, and technological advancements, for example. A PEST Analysis can help you to understand environmental factors better.\nStrategic factors\nResult from the specific competitive strategy that your organization follows. This could include the way your organization chooses to position and market itself, and whether it's a high-volume, low-cost producer, or a low-volume, high-cost one.\nTemporal factors\nResult from the organization's internal changes and growth and are usually short-lived. Specific barriers, challenges, directions, and influences will determine these CSFs. For example, a rapidly expanding business might have a CSF of increasing its international sales.\nSix Steps to Identify and Develop Your CSFs\nTo identify and develop CSFs for your organization, follow these six steps\ni. Establish your organization's mission and strategic goals\n.\nii. For each strategic goal, ask yourself, \"Success in what area of business or project activity is essential to achieve this goal?\" The answers to the question are your potential (or \"candidate\") CSFs.\niii. Evaluate your list of candidate CSFs to identify the ones that are truly essential for achieving your goals – these are your Critical Success Factors. As you identify and evaluate candidate CSFs, you may uncover some new strategic objectives, or refine existing ones. So, you may need to redefine your goals and CSFs as you go along.\niv. Work out how you will monitor and measure each of your CSFs.\nv. Clearly communicate your CSFs to those responsible for delivering them and to rest of the business.\nvi. Continually monitor and reassess your CSFs to make sure that you stay on track toward your goals. Although CSFs can be less tangible than measurable targets or KPIs, monitor each one as specifically as possible.\nAlthough there's no absolute rule, it's a good idea to limit the number of CSFs to five or fewer. This helps to ensure that each CSF has maximum impact and gives clear direction on priorities to other elements of your business.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5400247573852539}
+{"content": "Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress Review Beautyrest Hybrid\nCombining positive aspects of both innerspring and memory foam mattresses, the Beautyrest Hybrid mattress offers a balanced sleep surface at a reasonable price point.\nBeautyrest currently produces three other models: the Beautyrest Black, the Harmony Lux Carbon, and the Harmony Lux Diamond. However, the Hybrid is the company’s only model to include Beautyrest’s proprietary ContourFit Design. This feature allows the mattress to stretch and conform to the sleeper’s body type and movements.\nThe Hybrid consists of a support core made from pocketed coils, a 4-inch comfort system consisting of gel-infused memory foam and polyfoam, and a quilted stretch fabric cover. Each layer is designed to promote a cool, breathable sleep surface. Both the cover and comfort layers feature the company’s InfiniCool Plus temperature regulation system, while the support core encourages airflow throughout the mattress.\nBeautyrest Mattresses At-A-Glance\nBeautyrest Hybrid Beautyrest Black Firmness Medium (5) Medium Soft (4), Medium Firm (6) Material Type Hybrid Hybrid Height 13.5\" 13\", 15\" Price (queen) $1,299 $2,699 Scroll L - R for more details Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress Review: Our Verdict Choose The Beautyrest Hybrid if… You share your bed with a partner You sleep on your side most or some of the time You weigh less than 130 pounds You’re seeking a trusted brand with a history of producing quality products Keep Shopping if… You weigh more than 230 pounds You tend to sleep hot You prefer a firmer mattress How Much Is the Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress?\nThe Beautyrest Hybrid is a mid-priced luxury mattress that boasts a 100-night sleep trial and a reputation for quality dating back decades. Beautyrest has long been a trusted name on the market and their beds are seen in hotels worldwide.\nSizes Dimensions Weight Price Twin 40\" x 76\" 56 lbs. $1199 Twin XL 40\"x 81\" 59 lbs. $1229 Full 55\" x 76\" 80 lbs. $1279 Queen 61\" x 81\" 99 lbs. $1299 King 78\" x 81\" 130 lbs. $1699 California King 73\" x 85\" 127 lbs. $1699 Scroll L - R for more details How Does the Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress Feel?\nThe Hybrid falls squarely in the middle of the firmness scale, offering a balanced sleep surface that is neither overly firm nor soft enough for most individuals to sink too far into. Most customer reviews of the Beautyrest Hybrid praised the mattress for being supportive without approaching an uncomfortable level of firmness.\nWhile its pocketed coil support core targets key areas like the spine and lower back, the Beautyrest Hybrid’s foam comfort layers offer enough contouring to reduce pain and pressure where many individuals feel it most. Three inches of cooling, gel-infused memory foam cradle pressure points, while another inch of polyfoam prevents sleepers from sinking into the support core. Side sleepers and those under 130 pounds often find the mattress particularly comfortable, while the memory foam layers may offer too much sink and contouring for some other sleepers.\nWhat Is the Beautyrest Hybrid Made Of?\nLike other hybrids, the Beautyrest Hybrid combines a coil-based support core with memory foam comfort layers to deliver the best of both all-foam and innerspring mattresses with fewer of the drawbacks. At 13.5 inches tall, the mattress has a relatively high profile and features three layers, which we’ll explore in depth below.\nCover Material\nDesigned to draw away body heat, the Beautyrest Hybrid’s cover is made from cooling fabric that features the company’s proprietary InfiniCool Plus technology. The cover stretches over time, conforming to the sleeper’s individual movement patterns and body shape.\nComfort Layers\nThe Beautyrest also uses InfiniCool Plus technology in all three of its comfort layers for better temperature regulation. In total, the comfort layer consists of three inches of cooling, gel-infused memory foam to provide body-conforming contouring with minimal sagging. The gel infusion helps to draw excess heat away from the sleeper’s body so it can dissipate through the mattress.\nAnother 1-inch layer of polyfoam acts as a buffer to help keep the sleeper from sinking into the support core. The mattress’s perimeter is reinforced with Beautyrest’s BeautyEdge material and construction.\nSupport Core\nThe model’s support core consists of a strong base of pocketed coils, which isolate motion and offer targeted support at the hips and shoulders. The coils also encourage airflow throughout the mattress, leading to a cooler sleep surface.\nWhat Type of Sleeper Is the Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress Best for?\nSleeping position and body weight both affect mattress performance. The Simmons Beautyrest Hybrid offers a combination of pressure relief and contouring that appeals to side and combination sleepers. Let’s see how the Beautyrest Hybrid mattress affects each type of sleeper.\nSide Sleepers\nSide sleepers often suffer from pressure buildup at the shoulders and hips, which may ultimately lead to back pain. The Beautyrest Hybrid’s comfort layer seeks to relieve pain and pressure with three inches of gel-infused memory foam, while the support core targets key problem areas. Side sleepers will also appreciate the mattress’s medium firmness level.\nCombination Sleepers\nThe Hybrid stands out from other Beautyrest models for its proprietary ContourFit Design. The mattress stretches and conforms to the sleeper’s movements over time, creating a customized sleep surface that aligns with each individual’s unique nighttime patterns.\nBack Sleepers\nBack sleepers tend to require firmer mattresses with more lumbar support and a medium amount of contouring. Overly soft sleep surfaces may cause back sleepers, especially heavier individuals, to sink into the mattress. Despite the Beautyrest Hybrid’s balanced surface, back sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds will likely sink in too far to feel comfortable.\nStomach Sleepers\nGenerally, stomach sleepers need more firmness and support from their mattress than back or side sleepers. Stomach sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds report an excellent balance of body-contouring and support from the Beautyrest Hybrid, resulting in good pressure relief and minimal sagging. Those who weigh 130 pounds or more sank somewhat deeply into the mattress and did not feel as comfortable as lighter stomach sleepers did.\nHow Does Body Weight Impact the Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress's Performance?\nLike sleeping position, body weight affects mattress performance, and some models are better suited to certain body types than others. While most Beautyrest Hybrid mattress reviews were positive, weight played a strong role in customers’ experiences.\nAs a whole, individuals under 130 pounds were satisfied with the Beautyrest Hybrid, regardless of their preferred sleeping position. Customers in this weight range often benefit from softer sleep surfaces, which cushion pressure points and provide gentle support. With a medium firmness level of 5, the model offers more contouring than many other hybrids on the market, thanks to its 3 inches of gel memory foam.\nSleepers over 130 pounds were generally less pleased with the Beautyrest Hybrid mattress. Back and side sleepers weighing 130-230 pounds appreciated the model’s firmness level. However, heavier stomach sleepers tend to benefit from firmer mattresses, which prevent them from sinking too far into the surface and causing pressure to build. Stomach and back sleepers over 230 pounds generally found the Beautyrest Hybrid’s gel comfort layers to be too soft and contouring for their needs.\nIs the Beautyrest Hybrid Mattress Good for Couples?\nHybrids enjoy a positive reputation among couples for providing ease of movement and strong edge support, and the Beautyrest Hybrid is no exception. The pocketed coil support core offers the right amount of bounce with less noise, while the BeautyEdge reinforcement system expands the total sleep surface area and prevents sleepers from rolling off the bed’s edge.\nThe model stands out among its fellow hybrids for providing above-average motion isolation, making it ideal for light sleepers and couples with different sleep habits. While coil-based support and motion isolation are often somewhat mutually exclusive, numerous customers remarked on the Beautyrest Hybrid’s ability to dampen their partner’s movements.\nBeautyrest's Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies Availability\nThe Beautyrest Hybrid mattress is available online at the brand’s website and on Amazon. Beautyrest products are also available at the brand’s brick-and-mortar locations around the country and at a variety of mattress retailers nationwide.\nShipping\nBeautyrest ships to any state in the contiguous U.S. through XPO Logistics. All customers who purchase a mattress through the Beautyrest website receive complimentary White Glove delivery and setup. XPO Logistics contacts customers to schedule a delivery date and time. Most orders arrive within 7-15 business days of purchase.\nCustomers who purchase a mattress from another retailer should contact their closest Beautyrest dealer to confirm their order and arrange a delivery time. Shipping and delivery conditions vary by retailer.\nAdditional Services\nIndividuals who purchase a mattress through the Beautyrest website qualify for free White Glove delivery. After scheduling a delivery date and time, an XPO Logistics representative will arrive at the customer’s house to set up their new mattress and remove the old one.\nSleep Trial\nBeautyrest offers a 100-night sleep trial for mattresses bought directly from their website. Customers who are dissatisfied with their purchase may return their mattress and receive a full refund if they do so within those 100 days. Those who wish to initiate a return or exchange after the sleep trial is over should contact Beautyrest customer service.\nWarranty\nBeautyrest’s 10-year limited warranty pertains to manufacturing defects only. To qualify for coverage, mattresses must be used with a suitable foundation as defined on the manufacturer’s website, as well as a protector pad. Pairing the mattress with an inadequate foundation will void the warranty.\nPurchasers should hold on to their original bill of sale and keep the mattress tag intact in case they wish to file a claim.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5080857276916504}
+{"content": "Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment for Your Child\nFact-Checked\nIf it feels like your child is on a daily mission to worm their way out of bedtime, you're not alone. Studies suggest that between 15% and 25% (1) of children have trouble sleeping, and many parents are at their wit's end to know why their tot won't stay in bed.\nThere are many factors that could be affecting your child's sleep, but one of the easiest ones to address is their bedroom environment. Just like adults, children sleep best when their bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet (2). If you're struggling with how to get the kids to sleep, consider these options for creating the perfect child sleep environment.\nA Tidy Bedroom\nTeaching your child to associate bed with relaxation at an early age helps pave the way for them to be a good sleeper. As part of the bedtime routine, encourage them to tidy up their room and clear away objects that take the focus away from sleeping, such as toys or homework. If you can, try keeping screens and playtime out of the bedroom altogether, to reinforce the idea that bed is for sleeping (3).\nIf you're wondering how to get your toddler to sleep in their own bed, it's all right to leave them a comfort object such as a teddy bear or security blanket. This can reduce your child's separation anxiety (4) and help them learn to fall asleep without your help. Avoid leaving a bottle with your baby overnight, as this can lead to tooth decay.\nBlackout Curtains\nBright lights from electronic screens (5) and even household lighting (6) can delay the onset of the sleep hormone, melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep. Blackout curtains in the baby or toddler room are an affordable and easy option for keeping out external light. They may be especially convenient for daytime naps, early bedtimes, or bedrooms that let in excessive street light.\nNightlight\nThe darker the sleep environment, the better. However, a nightlight in your toddler's bedroom might give a much-needed sense of security to kids who are scared of the dark. Plus, children who keep a nightlight on won't have to turn on the overhead lights during those nighttime bathroom breaks.\nUsing a nightlight instead of a lamp or overhead light keeps light levels low, reducing stimulation and helping them get back to sleep faster. For best results, keep nightlights on the dimmest setting.\nLowering the Thermostat for Sleep\nKeeping the bedroom temperature on the cooler side helps naturally prepare the body for sleep. The optimal bedroom temperature for sleeping is between 66 and 70 degrees (7), beyond which your child can regulate their own temperature by kicking the blankets on or off.\nFor babies who are too young to control the blankets, it's even more important to keep the room temperature within a comfortable range and dress them in a onesie or sleep sack as appropriate. Avoid over-bundling them, as this can also increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (8).\nWhite Noise\nAmbient noise from outside (9) or inside the house (10) is a common disruptor of sleep quality. Unfortunately, for many children, it's difficult to achieve a totally silent bedroom at night, especially if other family members are still awake. In these cases, a white noise machine can help mask outside sounds. When choosing white noise for toddlers, opt for a steady, low-key sound such as waves lapping or a steady heartbeat, and keep the volume at a level that's safe for your child's hearing.\nSoothing Scents\nFor stubborn sleepers, try harnessing the power of aromatherapy with calming scents such as lavender (11), which is said to help promote relaxation. Keep them away from secondhand smoke (12), which has been known to cause sleep problems in children. If you smoke, try to limit your children's exposure and keep their bedrooms a tobacco-free zone.\nComfortable Mattress, Pillows, and Bedding\nChildren generally sleep better when they have their own bed (13), as opposed to sharing with a parent or sibling. Investing in a child-friendly (14) mattress, pillows, and bedding can help send your tot off to dreamland and wake up the next morning feeling refreshed and ready to go.\nBed-sharing, letting your baby sleep on the couch or car seat, and leaving soft items in the crib can put your baby at risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (15). Always follow age-appropriate guidelines when choosing a mattress and bedding for your child.\nWith just a few tweaks to your child's bedroom, you can vastly improve their sleep setup and set them up for better slumber at home and at daycare. Healthy sleep in children has been linked to better academic performance and a reduced likelihood of developing mood or health problems. Establish good sleep habits (16) and a consistent bedtime routine now, and your child will thank you for it in the future.\nReferences + 16 Sources 1. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Melatonin-and-Childrens-Sleep.aspx 2. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19675858/ 3. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11903859/ 4. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-How-Many-Hours-Does-Your-Child-Need.aspx 5. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25560435/ 6. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24918238/ 7. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31105512/ 8. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-alerts-caregivers-increase-sids-risk-during-cold-weather 9. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494406000375 10. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28369539/ 11. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23573142/ 12. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23819057/ 13. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://www.sleepmedres.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.17241/smr.2014.5.1.29 14. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16335483/ 15. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://www.nichd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/STSEnvironmentAIAN1PagerFinal.pdf#search=sleep-environment 16. Accessed on February 25, 2021.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24634628/ Related Reading:\nCreating a comfy, cozy sleep spot for your newborn is important, but so is putting your baby to sleep carefully. Certain types of bedding can raise the risk of Sudden…\nBabies are asleep for more than half of their first year of life. This time spent sleeping allows an infant's brain and nervous system to develop, preparing them for the years to come. We cover how much sleep your baby needs to promote healthy growth, why sleep is so crucial for infants and toddlers, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about infant sleep habits.\nParents of babies are often sleep-deprived due to their baby's night awakenings. Learn when your baby should sleep through the night and how to help them.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6516246795654297}
+{"content": "Are you a homeowner? Have you secured adequate insurance for your home building and properties? Home insurance is a necessity, which explains why financial lenders require borrowers to have the coverage to access mortgages. Here are the different types of home insurance policies that every homeowner ought to have.\nBuildings Insurance\nThe buildings insurance cover is the foremost homeowner's insurance policy. Essentially, the policy provides coverage for the structure of your house. In this case, the policy covers any permanent fixture on your home, including the roof, walls, and built-in appliances. In addition, building insurance extends to other structures within your residences, such as the garage, sheds, perimeter wall, and gate. Typically, this form of insurance covers incidences and accidents such as fire and vandalism. In the event of such perils, the insurer meets the cost of repairing and rebuilding the dwelling.\nContent Insurance\nA content insurance cover is a type of home insurance policy that protects the items in your home. Such contents include furniture, electronics, home appliances, carpets, and clothing. In most cases, such belongings are expensive, leading to a significant financial setback in the event of a loss. Broadly, one may lose valuable items through perils like flooding, fire, and theft. In such an incident, the insurance company would pay the value of contents based on your policy. In addition, a policyholder may add accidental damage to the contents insurance policy. Notably, this additional policy covers any unintentional damages to your property, such as a broken TV or stained carpet.\nPersonal Liability Insurance\nThe personal liability policy protects from lawsuits resulting from injuries and damages by third parties within your home premises. For instance, a visitor may have a fall accident on your stairs, or your child may damage a neighbor's property. In such situations, you may assume legal responsibility for the injuries and damages. The insurance company would meet the medical bills, liability damages, and legal expenses with a personal liability insurance cover. Thus, personal liability insurance offers financial protection to you and your family. However, the policy excludes any intentional injuries and property damages.\nOptional Home Insurance Coverage\nHomeowners have the option of including separate policies to the home insurance coverage for adequate protection. For instance, homeowners can protect their homes and belongings from flood-related damages through a flood insurance policy. Likewise, they can get earthquake insurance cover if they live in an area prone to earthquakes. In both cases, the policies have their deductibles. Other home insurance policies include high-net-worth home insurance for high-value buildings and items like jewelry and fine art.\nDo your need to insurer your home and contents? Contact a reputable insurance agent to assess your home insurance needs for adequate coverage.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7104803323745728}
+{"content": "[ad_1]\nFriday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that several Missouri priories were included in the FY2022 Agriculture and Energy and Water Development funding bills. The bills were approved by the Appropriations Committee by a vote of 25 to 5.\nThe following are some (but not all) of the things included in the bills.\nAgricultural Research: The bill provides $3.6 billion to support agricultural research conducted by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This investment will support research, education, and extension activities at the University of Missouri, Missouri State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Lincoln University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ARS facility in Columbia.\nAgriculture and Food Research Initiative: The bill includes $445 million for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, a $10 million increase over FY2021.\nLivestock Genetic Research: The bill includes an additional $3 million for ARS to conduct livestock genetic research.\nFarm Service Agency (FSA): The legislation includes nearly $1.2 billion for various farm, conservation, and emergency loan programs that Missouri farmers and ranchers rely upon, an increase of $35.4 million above the FY2021 enacted level. The bill also prohibits the closure of FSA county offices.\n[ad_2]\nOriginally Appeared Here", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8717032074928284}
+{"content": "Commercial Lithium Production and Mining of LithiumGet Price\nAug 27, 2019 · For decades, commercial lithium production relied on mineral ore sources such as spodumene, petalite, and lepidolite. However, extracting lithium from these sources is significantly more costly than extracting the metal from lithium-containing brines. In fact, the cost of extracting lithium from hard rock is estimated to be double that of ...", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9026015996932983}
+{"content": "As times continue to evolve working remotely or within our homes has quickly become the new norm. Therefore the importance of creating a space that gives you the clarity and calm you require for your working day cannot denied.\nHowever, creating the perfect balance between both function and form can often be the hardest to achieve. Whilst the space’s functional requirements are crucial to the productivity of the space, the importance of creating a beautiful design driven space the reflects your own style is also of equal importance.\n“When you enjoy what you do, you will never work another day in your life…”\nAnthony Spon-Smith, Co-owner & Creative Director.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9790006875991821}
+{"content": "Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives\nEffective Thursday, January 14, 2021at 12:01 a.m., the government is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for permitted purposes or activities, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for exercise or for work where the work cannot be done remotely. This order and other new and existing public health restrictions are aimed at limiting people's mobility and reducing the number of daily contacts with those outside an immediate household. In addition to limiting outings for these purposes, all businesses must ensure that any employee who can work from home, does work from home.\nIn response to the alarming and exceptional circumstances at hand, and to further interrupt the deadly trend of transmission in Ontario communities, hospitals, and long-term care homes, the following additional public health measures will take effect January 13, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.:\nOutdoor organized public gatherings and social gatherings are further restricted to a limit of five people with limited exceptions. This is consistent with the rules during the lockdown during the first wave of COVID-19 in spring 2020 and will allow individuals and families to enjoy time outdoors safely. Individuals are required to wear a mask or face covering in the indoor areas of businesses or organizations that are open. Wearing a mask or face covering is now recommended outdoors when you can't physically distance more than two metres. All non-essential retail stores, including hardware stores, alcohol retailers, and those offering curbside pickup or delivery, must open no earlier than 7 a.m. and close no later than 8 p.m. The restricted hours of operation do not apply to stores that primarily sell food, pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants for takeout or delivery. Non-essential construction is further restricted, including below-grade construction, exempting survey. New Enforcement Measures\nThe province will provide authority to all provincial offences officers, including the Ontario Provincial Police, local police forces, bylaw officers, and provincial workplace inspectors to issue tickets to individuals who do not comply with the stay-at-home-order, or those not wearing a mask or face covering indoors in places open to the public, subject to limited exceptions, as well as retail operators and companies who do not enforce requirements under orders under the\nReopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act (ROA) or EMPCA. Those who decide not to abide by orders will be subject to a set fine and/or prosecution under both the ROA and EMCPA as applicable.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9265711307525635}
+{"content": "Wait, Don’t Quit! 4 “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” Proverbs 24:10\nBehind every successful dream, goal, and mission is a person who has persevered through hardship. They persevered through adversity, pain, and suffering to achieve their goal and accomplish it. Likewise, when we persevere in our faith, we can achieve great things. We can overcome obstacles, setbacks, and failures if we persevere in faith. To patiently wait for God’s appointed time is what God asks of us.\nInpatient and fear cannot cure our problem overnight; therefore, we must not be afraid of what lies ahead because some traces of failure or rejection that are not real will always come knocking at the door or mind when we least expect it. I believe that this is true in life, especially for those that have the opportunity to succeed. But we must never let the fear of the unknown stop us from pursuing our goals and dreams.\nHebrews 12:3 says, “Consider Jesus who endured such hostility from sinners so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”\nWe must not allow ourselves to be discouraged by discouragement. Instead, we must continue to pursue our dreams and aspirations even when they seem impossible. Jesus didn’t give us a reason to quit. He didn’t come up with an excuse for us to quit life’s challenges. Instead, He endured the trials and tribulations of life for us to enjoy and learn from the experience. Have you learned something from him?\nJesus is faithful and steadfast in his word. He never gives up on us. He never quits forgiving sinner’s sins, restoring the lost, healing the sick, giving a new life to enjoy abundance life to the fullest, and the joy of living God’s purpose despite everything he faced in the world. Therefore, you, too, don’t have an excuse to quit life’s challenges. James 1:2-3 says,\n“Count it all joy, brethren when you meet trials of various kinds because the testing of your faith produces endurance.”\nPrayer:\n1. Dear Lord, I pray that you give me wisdom and strength to do good deeds. 2. Numbers 6:26- Oh Lord, lift your countenance towards me and give me peace in Jesus’ name.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5856004357337952}
+{"content": "PLEASE USE IN-TEXT CITATION Assignment: Group Wiki: Strategic Goals and Potential Challenges\nOrganizational goals that are clearly written and communicated to stakeholders can have many positive effects. For example, organizational goals can help establish priorities, improve decision making, and build teamwork. However, organizations sometimes experience challenges and trends that impact their goals. As a current or future leader and manager of an organization, it is important to consider how you might overcome these potential challenges. In this Group Wiki, you create organizational goals, explore challenges that might impact them, and consider ways to overcome these challenges.\nBy Day 5 To complete:\nIn the Group Wiki, write a summary to address the following with your Final Project in mind:\nExplain 2–3 short-term goals (1–4 years) for your organization. Explain challenges that might impact these goals. Include how the organization might overcome these challenges. Explain 2–3 long-term goals (15–20 years) for your organization. Identify long-term trends (i.e., social, political, demographic, economic, ecological, technological, etc.) that might impact these goals. Explain why it is important to define short-term and long-term goals. Identify and share resources that you might use to help you define your organizational goals.\nDo you need a similar assignment done for you from scratch? We have qualified writers to help you. We assure you an A+ quality paper that is free from plagiarism. Order now for an Amazing Discount! Use Discount Code “Newclient” for a 15% Discount!\nNB: We do not resell papers. Upon ordering, we do an original paper exclusively for you.\nThe post Week-7-Assignment appeared first on Custom Nursing Help.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5615562200546265}
+{"content": "Report Summary The Finance Minister, Ms Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2020-21 on January 29, 2021. Key highlights of the Survey include: In March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, and a nationwide lockdown was imposed in India to contain the spread of the virus. The survey noted that early use of intense lockdowns delayed the time taken to reach the peak and reduced the magnitude of the peak. This led to a low mortality rate and also allowed for a sharp (V-shaped) recovery in economic activities. State of the economy The survey estimates nominal GDP growth of 15.4% and real GDP growth of 11% in 2021-22. In 2020-21, GDP declined by 23.9% in the first quarter and by 7.5% in the second quarter. Overall, GDP is expected to decline by 7.7% in 2020-21 as compared to the growth of 4.2% in 2019-20. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 6.6% in 2020-21 (April-December). The inflation mainly due to food inflation which increased from 6.7% in 2019-20 to 9.1% in 2020-21 (April-December). Inflation: In the first half of 2020-21, the current account surplus was 3.1% of GDP. The survey expects current account surplus to be at least 2% of the GDP by end of 2020-21. If achieved, this will break a 17-year trend of current account deficits. The surplus is due to reduction in merchandise imports and lower expense on travel services, which led to higher decline in current payments (30.8%) as compared to the decline in current receipts (15.1%). Current account surplus: As of November 2020, the fiscal deficit was 135.1% of budget estimate. In comparison, between April to November 2019, fiscal deficit was 114.8% of the budget estimate. The survey noted that the country was fiscally strained due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fiscal deficit: Agriculture and allied activities In 2020-21, the growth rate of agriculture is estimated to be 3.4%. While the contribution of the sector to Gross Value Added (GVA) declined from 18.3% to 17.8% between 2014-15 and 2019-20, it is estimated to increase to 19.9% in 2020-21. This is because the agricultural sector faced fewer disruptions on account of the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to non-agricultural sectors. Under National Food Security Act, 2013, the central government provides rice and wheat at subsidised rates (called central issue price (CIP)). The difference between the CIP and the market price gives quantum of food subsidy. While the CIP of wheat and rice has not been revised since the introduction of the Act, the economic cost of wheat increased from Rs 1,908.32 per quintal in 2013-14 to Rs 2,683.84 in 2020-21 (an increase of 41%). In addition, the economic cost of rice increased from Rs 2,615.51 per quintal in 2013-14 to Rs 3,723.76 per quintal in 2020-21 (an increase of 42%). The survey observes that revision of CIP to reduce the rising expenses on food subsidy bill. Industry and infrastructure The industrial sector is estimated to decline by 9.6% in 2020-21. Within the sector, highest decline is estimated in construction (12.6%) and mining (12.4%). The contribution of the industrial sector to GVA has declined from 32.5% in 2011-12 to 25.8% in 2020-21. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth declined by 15.5% between April-November 2020 as compared to growth of 0.3% during same period in 2019. IIP is a measure of industrial performance that assigns a weight of 78% to manufacturing, 14% to mining, and 8% to electricity. Out of 407 items in IIP, the number of items which observed growth increased from 28 in April 2020 to 171 in November 2020, thereby, indicating a sharp economy recovery. The National Infrastructure Pipeline was launched with an investment plan of Rs 111 lakh crore over five years (2020-25). The project is aimed at increasing growth, competitiveness, and employment. The state governments, central government, and the private sector will invest 40%, 39%, and 21% in the project, respectively. The major share of the funds will be given to: (i) energy sector (24%), (ii) roads (18%), (iii) urban infrastructure (17%), and (iv) railways (12%). Service sector In 2020-21, the service sector is estimated to contract by 8.8% (with trade and hospitality contracting the most (21.4%)) as compared to 5.5% growth in 2019-20. Software services was the only sub-sector with positive growth (3.6%) in the period of April-September 2020. While the pandemic led to a global slowdown in trade, the Indian service sector export remained resilient. The net services export receipts in first half of 2020-21 was USD 41.67 billion, which is 3% higher than the service export receipts in first half of 2019-20 (USD 40.47 billion). Health The survey notes that Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY) enhanced health insurance coverage. The proportion of health insured households between 2015-16 to 2019-20 increased by 54% in states that implemented AB-PM-JAY and decreased by 10% for states which did not implement the scheme. During this period, infant mortality rate decreased by 20% in states that implemented AB-PM-JAY whereas in states that did not implement AB-PM-JAY, infant mortality rate declined by 12%. The survey further notes that better access to bare necessities (such as housing, water, sanitation, electricity, and cooking fuel) lead to an improvement in health indicators. India has one of the highest levels of out-of-pocket expenses as a share of total health expenditure. The survey observes that increasing the spending on public health from 1% of GDP to 2.5-3% of GDP will help in reducing the out-of-pocket expenses from 65% to 30%. The survey noted that mitigating information asymmetry in the healthcare sector will help in achieving lower insurance premiums and better welfare of people. It recommends setting up a regulator for the healthcare sector to prevent market failures due to information asymmetry (specifically in private healthcare sector). Banking sector During an economic crisis, adoption of regulatory forbearance could help ease stress in the financial sector. Regulatory forbearance includes measures such as allowing banks to restructure certain loans rather than change the asset classification. The survey suggests that such measures must be withdrawn in a timely manner. It was noted that regulatory forbearance was adopted after the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 for seven years. This led to an increase in non-performing assets and reduced credit growth once the measures were withdrawn. The survey observed that withdrawal of regulatory forbearance must be followed by a review of the quality of the bank’s assets, and capitalisation to ensure growth in lending. Credit Rating The survey noted that India’s credit rating does not reflect the country’s fundamentals in terms of GDP growth, inflation, government debt as a % of GDP, among others. It observed a bias in ratings against emerging economies like India and China. Credit rating maps the probability of default, reflecting the willingness and ability of borrower to meet debt obligations. India has no history of sovereign default (demonstrating willingness to pay), and the foreign exchange reserves are greater than the total external debt of the country (demonstrating ability to pay). Poor sovereign credit ratings have adverse impact on inflow of foreign investments. Innovation India ranked 48 in Global Innovation Index in 2020, which makes it first among Central and South Asian countries, and third among the lower middle-income economies. However, India’s gross domestic expenditure on research and development (GERD) is lowest amongst larger economies. India spends 0.7% of GDP on GERD as compared to the expenditure of over 2% of GDP by China and over 2.5% of GDP in the United States of America. Currently, the government sector contributes 56% of the total GERD, which is higher than the contribution of the government sector (20%) in top ten economies (such as China, United Kingdom, and Japan). The contribution by business sector to GERD in India is 37%, which is significantly lower than the contribution of the sector in other large economies (68%). The survey observes that GERD should be increased to over 2% of GDP by enhancing research and development facilities, especially in the private sector.\nDISCLAIMER: This document is being furnished to you for your information. You may choose to reproduce or redistribute this report for non-commercial purposes in part or in full to any other person with due acknowledgement of PRS Legislative Research (“PRS”). The opinions expressed herein are entirely those of the author(s). PRS makes every effort to use reliable and comprehensive information, but PRS does not represent that the contents of the report are accurate or complete. PRS is an independent, not-for-profit group. This document has been prepared without regard to the objectives or opinions of those who may receive it.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7813881635665894}
+{"content": "04-01-2021\nJennifer Freyd was a fully tenured psychology professor at the University of Oregon. A graduate of Stanford and Cornell, she specialized in trauma studies, taught students, oversaw a research lab, edited a preeminent journal, and served on several University committees. She filed a lawsuit asserting that the University paid her significantly less than her male colleagues of equal rank and seniority.\nWhile working at the University, other educational institutions reached out to her in an effort to persuade her to leave but she let them know she was not interested. Her husband also worked for the University of Oregon, and she wanted to continue her work there. Other institutions also reached out to her male colleagues at the University to recruit them. The University of Oregon responded to these recruitments by providing “retention raises” to these professors as an incentive to stay. Because Freyd was uninterested in leaving, the University of Oregon did not offer her a “retention raise.” As part of an unrelated records request, Freyd saw the salaries of the Psychology department; she was paid between $14,000 and $42,000 less per year than her male colleagues. She believes the “retention raises” accounted for much of the disparity. In her analysis, she found that even female faculty who were more receptive to offers from other institutions did not benefit in the same way from these raises.\nAfter a federal district court dismissed the case, the Ninth Circuit revived Freyd’s Equal Pay Act claim. The University argued the male professors performed different research, ran different labs, obtained funding from different sources, and sat on different committees, making their work easily distinguishable from Freyd’s. However, the circuit court concluded a reasonable jury could decide that the male comparators “perform a common core of tasks” and did substantially the same work. Each individual taught, researched, advised students, and participated in University committees. The court stated it was unable “\nas a matter of law to pronounce their responsibilities so unique that they cannot be compared for purposes of the Equal Pay Act.” To ensure the Act is “broadly remedial” and will be workable across industries, the appellate court held it should be presented to a jury.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.755873441696167}
+{"content": "Punarnava – The Renewing Ayurvedic Herb Punarnava is one of the best known diuretic herbs in Ayurveda. The name Punarnava means ‘one that renews the old body’ indicating its potent rejuvenative properties particularly in heart and kidney issues. It is a strong digestive herb that is beneficial in sluggish and slow digestion. However, as it functions by absorbing fluids from the digestive system, it can be very constipating in excess and therefore caution must be exercised whilst using Punarnava. Since it works efficiently in reducing adipose tissue and balancing the urinary system, it is also an effective herb in cases of diabetes. It has a strong action on the kidneys by reducing excess fluids, swelling and edema hence making it an excellent herb in bladder infections and nephritis....", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8677701950073242}
+{"content": "Special Economic Zones and Their EffectsWhile Cambodia has introduced numerous policies in order to attract FDI, its Special Economic Zone (“SEZ”) policy is arguably one of the most instrumental measures in place. Governed by the Law on Investment, SEZs are geographical areas designated by the RGC within Cambodian borders where business and trade regulations differ from those that apply to the rest of the country. Featuring streamlined administrative procedures and high-quality infrastructure, the SEZs aim to facilitate export development, create employment, and promote diversification from traditional sectors through FDI. Surely, such investment-friendly environment has attracted significant FDI inflow and resulted in economic diversification to an extent, attracting a broader spectrum of foreign investment in Cambodia’s main industries.\nNevertheless, not all projected benefits of the SEZs may materialize. For instance, the RGC projects that the SEZs will, in the long-term, facilitate local development and disseminate technology to the rest of the Cambodian economy. However, according to the OECD, insufficient physical and economic infrastructure outside the SEZs may render such spillover benefits unattainable. Additionally, the OECD notes that Cambodia’s domestic small and medium-sized enterprises’ lack of capacity or skill to benefit and comply with certain international standards can deter foreign investors from engaging in business partnerships.\nMoreover, experts and stakeholders have documented negative socioeconomic and environmental consequences. Despite some socioeconomic gains, real wages have not changed significantly while land values in the SEZs have increased. This suggests that landowners have disproportionately benefited from the SEZ program compared to the workers, exacerbating the current economic inequality in Cambodia. Furthermore, many SEZs are associated with biodiversity oppression driven by the proliferation of habitat destruction and black-market trades in wildlife products.\nFor more specific information regarding SEZs or any other topics pertinent to my briefing memo, visit https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/.\nPostludeAfter the first meal, lights are dimmed, in order to institute a relaxing atmosphere in which passengers can readily neglect time that is passing by ever so slowly. For many, this lighting seems operative of its intended effect, as they start drifting off, successfully entering the state best known for losing our sense of time. However, it still does not permeate its effect through the stubborn some, including myself, who are sleeplessly sitting through the ironic boredom of crossing the skies of multiple continents. With approximately ten hours left to go on this return flight from Incheon to Dulles, countless thoughts have already visited and left my mind in an attempt to divert my attention from this tedium. Although most thoughts were new or transient, the one regular that always pays me a visit in this setting surely didn’t forget to do so again this time. This visitor, as alluded in my third blog post, is the continued contemplation about my sense of “home.”\nPerhaps it is the momentary placement of myself in this neutral zone—where I am not physically restrained by borders of any nation for approximately 14 hours—that enables a more impartial self-assessment.\nAs always, when I arrived at my childhood home and was once again in the presence of my family, I immediately sensed the unique familiarity and comfort that awaited. These feelings lasted through my entire stay in Korea and stayed behind once I set my foot on this plane. Undoubtedly, they had a different nuance from the familiarity and comfort that my Arlington residence induces in ways that are challenging to elaborate. Regardless, I know with certainty that my time in both places have constituted a significant portion of my identity, and both nuances have become parts of the feeling that I like to call home, equally. In this regard, maybe trying to designate a place to call home is futile. Maybe, the word “home” cannot be defined in the first place, like love or happiness, which are abstract concepts of emotions that contain meanings beyond the words of their definitions. So, maybe, what matters the most is the sense of home—something along the lines of a feeling of belongingness, comfort, and affinity that you yearn for after a long day or a journey. Despite its varying definitions, maybe this sense is universal.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9396507143974304}
+{"content": "Projects per year\nAbstract\nWhen a colloid is mixed with a depletant such as a non-adsorbing polymer, one observes attractive effective interactions between the colloidal particles. If these particles are anisotropic, analysis of these effective interactions is challenging in general. We present a method for inference of approximate (coarse-grained) effective interaction potentials between such anisotropic particles. Using the example of indented (lock-and-key) colloids, we show how numerical solutions can be used to integrate out the (hard sphere) depletant, leading to a depletion potential that accurately characterises the effective interactions. The accuracy of the method is based on matching of contributions to the second virial coefficient of the colloids. The simplest version of our method yields a piecewise-constant effective potential; we also show how this scheme can be generalised to other functional forms, where appropriate.\nFingerprintDive into the research topics of 'Coarse-grained depletion potentials for anisotropic colloids: application to lock-and-key systems'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Projects 1 Finished\nWilding, N. & Jack, R.\n1/05/12 → 30/04/15\nProject: Research council", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9627202153205872}
+{"content": "CDC Director Approves Booster Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Older Adults, At-Risk Workers This information is provided by national senior living association partner, Argentum.\nCDC Director Rochelle Walensky endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people 65 years of age and older and residents in long-term care settings, as well as people 50-64 years of age with underlying medical conditions—citing that these groups “should” receive the shot. Additionally, individuals 18-49 with underlying medical conditions and those 18-64 who are at increased risk due to an occupational or institutional setting “may” receive the shot, according to the CDC. All Pfizer booster shots should be administered at least 6 months after the Pfizer primary series of vaccines have been completed.\nWalensky’s approval for boosters for at-risk workers strayed from the recommendations made and voted on (9-6) by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a CDC advisory panel, on Thursday afternoon. Those who voted “no” for at-risk workers signaled a lack of evidence to support that people were at higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to their profession. However, the CDC shared that there is emerging evidence indicating that vaccine effectiveness is waning among health care and other frontline essential workers. Due to this, the CDC recommends that adults at high risk of disease due to their work or workplace get the Pfizer booster based on individual benefits and risks. More data and FAQs from the CDC is attached.\nEarlier in the week, the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee met and voted unanimously to recommend Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be given six months after full vaccination for those 65 and older and those at high risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. They also informally suggested that health care workers be considered for the booster dose. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine received full FDA approval for those 16 years of age and older on August 23, 2021.\nThe CDC has shared that “individuals can self-attest (i.e. self-report that they are eligible) and receive a booster shot wherever vaccines are offered. This will help ensure there are not additional barriers to access for these select populations receiving their booster shot.” Additionally, the CDC has indicated it will be reviewing data in the coming weeks to make recommendations regarding booster doses for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Argentum’s Vaccine Task Force is finalizing guidance for members on resources for booster implementation in senior living communities, and that guidance is forthcoming. We are continuing to stress to the administration the importance of continuing to prioritize senior living residents and employees in future decisions and encouraging them to do everything they can to support the resourcing needed for effective and efficient implementation of the additional doses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8948085308074951}
+{"content": "High frequency indicators for the UK suggest activity collapsed in mid-March and has shown no signs of recovery since. Our forecast assumes a double-digit decline in GDP in H1 2020 even if coronavirus restrictions are gradually eased from mid-May. Nothing in the high frequency data refutes this.\nCommuting and electricity demand fell sharply after the lockdown. Even allowing for widespread working from home, this is indicative of a steep drop in activity. Forced closures caused retail and leisure activity to collapse, and even essential shops have seen much lower footfall since panic-buying subsided.\nWeekly universal credit claims ran at 11x normal levels for a week either side of the introduction of the lockdown. While claims have since fallen back, the spike indicates the number of households suffering financial stress.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5070153474807739}
+{"content": "Australia is experiencing extreme heat and torrential rains. It is a mixing combination, but it is as the weather pattern it is.\nKeeping cool is a challenge and avoiding the rains is a strenuous task. So, as the world experiences the changes in weather, it is time to commence climatizing to cope with the change.\nChange is happening so rather than complaining we need to adjust. Regardless of the excuses or debate we need to make a change.\nOur species will survive if we start now to make adjustments.\nHappy Celeritism", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5162848234176636}
+{"content": "As interest rates remain low and could continue to trend lower in the foreseeable future, it’s prudent to bet on reliable dividend-paying stocks to generate a worry-free inflow of cash.\nWhile the list of top-quality dividend-paying Canadian stocks is long, a few offer monthly payouts. Let’s look at five such monthly paying stocks you can consider buying now. I have restricted the list to stocks that are trading below $50 and have sustainable payouts.\nPembina Pipeline\nSpeaking of monthly paying dividend stocks,\nPembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) comes first to my mind. This energy infrastructure company has distributed over $10 billion in dividends since its inception. In the last decade, it has increased the dividend by a CAGR of 5%. It pays a monthly dividend of $0.21 a share and offers a stellar yield of 6.0%.\nIt is interesting to note that Pembina’s dividend payouts are covered through its resilient, fee-based cash flows. Its diversified and highly contracted assets consistently generate strong fee-based cash flows and drive higher payments. I believe its contractual framework, exposure to multiple commodities, solid backlogs, and growth projects will continue to fuel its cash flows and drive enhanced dividend payments.\nNorthWest Healthcare NorthWest Healthcare’s (TSX:NWH.UN) low-risk business, diversified healthcare real estate assets, higher occupancy, and long lease expiry term are the reasons why one should consider buying this monthly paying dividend stock. It is worth noting that most of NorthWest’s tenants are government-backed, adding stability to its business. Further, the majority of its rent is inflation-indexed, which is very encouraging.\nNorthWest Healthcare is expanding in high-growth markets. Meanwhile, its strategic acquisitions, robust balance sheet, and focus on deleveraging augur well for growth and are likely to support its monthly dividend payments. It pays a monthly dividend of $0.067 per share, reflecting a high yield of 6.0%.\nAltaGas AltaGas (TSX:ALA), in my opinion, is an excellent stock that offers a monthly dividend of $0.083 per share. Meanwhile, it yields about 3.9% at current price levels, which is lucrative. Thanks to its regulated utility assets and high-growth midstream operations, AltaGas generates solid cash flows that drive its dividend payments.\nThe continued increase in its rate base, improved energy demand, higher export volumes in its midstream business, and increased utilization rate will likely support its future growth as well as its payouts. Further, customer acquisitions, cost efficiencies, and the integration of Petrogas bode well for future growth.\nTransAlta Renewables\nLike AltaGas,\nTransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW) is another attractive monthly dividend-paying stock that currently yields about 4.9%. It has annually increased its dividend at a CAGR of 3% since 2013 and targets a sustainable payout ratio of 80-85%.\nTransAlta could continue to reward its shareholders with steady monthly payouts thanks to its low-risk business, highly contracted renewable power assets, and predictable cash flows. Meanwhile, its diversified asset base, strategic acquisitions, and strong balance sheet could continue to drive its earnings and dividend payouts.\nNorthland Power\nThe last stock on my list is\nNorthland Power (TSX:NPI). This renewable power company has consistently paid monthly dividends, while its payouts are reliable and sustainable in the long run. It offers a monthly dividend of $0.10 per share and yields about 2.9% at current price levels.\nNorthland Power’s diversified assets and long-term agreements will likely generate predictable cash flows. Furthermore, an improving energy outlook, robust development projects, capital investments, and increasing installed capacity could boost its free cash flows and support future dividend payouts.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6469148993492126}
+{"content": "The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.\nIt should be safe to breastfeed after Botox. Botox is almost completely sequestered in the skin and does not even reach the plasma compartment. Also, it is far too large a molecule to enter milk. I'd suggest you wait a few hours, pump and discard the milk after about 4 hours and then return to breastfeeding.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9098109006881714}
+{"content": "The state of Utah does not follow the Daubert or Frye for the admissibility of expert witness testimony, but instead follows the Rimmasch test. Haupt v. Heaps, 131 P.3d 252 (Utah Ct. App. 2005). The Rimmasch test focuses on the reliability of the expert’s testimony, particularly in cases where the expert utilized “novel scientific principles or techniques” to reach its conclusions. Id. The Rimmasch test has been embodied by Utah’s Rule of Evidence, Rule 702, which stands as the overarching rule for the admissibility of expert witness testimony. State v. Sheehan, 273 P.3d 417 (Utah Ct. App. 2012). Utah’s rule of evidence states that testimony is admissible if there is a “threshold showing that the principles or methods that are underlying the testimony (1) are reliable, (2) are based upon sufficient facts or data, and (3) have been reliably applied to the facts.” UTAH R. EVID. 702 (2017). The portion of the rule that embodies the Rimmasch test is (c), and states that the “threshold showing … is satisfied if the underlying principles or methods, including the sufficiency of facts or data and the manner of their application to the facts of the case, are generally accepted by the relevant expert community.” Id.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5504292249679565}
+{"content": "Effective tax management can result in significant cost and cashflow savings for your business. Here are some tax tips that every business should consider. Effective management of the business taxation affairs can reduce costs and enhance cash flow Be aware of different minimum wage rates for various categories of employees Consideration of dividends v salaries for emoluments of business owners Consider tax effective pension contribution Explore opportunity to employ family members and use Personal Tax Allowances Explore Research & Development Tax Credits Consider forming a Group structure", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9525783658027649}
+{"content": "by: Sara Middleton, staff writer | August 19, 2021\n(NaturalHealth365) According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the new mRNA COVID shot available under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) can cause a variety of adverse effects, including myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation. The CDC also claims these cases are typically mild.\nBut dismissing these cases as “mild” does not capture the whole picture. Let’s explore a recent Children’s Health Defense interview with a mother explaining her son’s struggle with myocarditis following his Pfizer injection.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9999567866325378}
+{"content": "Asian ScienceCitation Index is committed to provide an authoritative, trustedand significant information by the coverage of the most importantand influential journals to meet the needs of the global scientificcommunity.\nAbstract: Activation of CD4+ T cells helps establish and sustain other immune responses. We have previously shown that responses against a broad set of nine CD4+ T-cell epitopes were present in the setting of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) Armstrong infection in the context of H-2d. This is quite disparate to the H-2b setting, where only two epitopes have been identified. We were interested in determining whether a broad set of responses was unique to H-2d or whether additional CD4+ T-cell epitopes could be identified in the setting of the H-2b background. To pursue this question, we infected C57BL/6 mice with LCMV Armstrong and determined the repertoire of CD4+ T-cell responses using overlapping 15-mer peptides corresponding to the LCMV Armstrong sequence. We confirmed positive responses by intracellular cytokine staining and major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-peptide binding assays. A broad repertoire of responses was identified, consisting of six epitopes. These epitopes originate from the nucleoprotein (NP) and glycoprotein (GP). Out of the six newly identified CD4+ epitopes, four of them also stimulate CD8+ T cells in a statistically significant manner. Furthermore, we assessed these CD4+ T-cell responses during the memory phase of LCMV Armstrong infection and after infection with a chronic strain of LCMV and determined that a subset of the responses could be detected under these different conditions. This is the first example of a broad repertoire of shared epitopes between CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in the context of viral infection. These findings demonstrate that immunodominance is a complex phenomenon in the context of helper responses.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9345909357070923}
+{"content": "Bispectral index in calves anesthetized with xylazine, midazolam, ketamine, isoflurane and subjected to continuous rate infusion of lidocaine\nAraújo, Marcelo Augusto deBeloti, Carolina Aparecida CarlinDeschk, MaurícioArruda, André Moreira MartinsCheng, Lu ShiAlbuquerquer, Verônica Batista deSantos, Paulo Sergio Patto dos\nPURPOSE: To assess the bispectral index (BIS) and recovery in calves anesthetized with xylazine, midazolam, ketamine and isoflurane and subjected to CRI of lidocaine. METHODS: Xilazine was administered followed by ketamine and midazolam, orotracheal intubation and maintenance on isoflurane using mechanical ventilation. Lidocaine (2 mg kg-1 bolus) or saline (0.9%) was administered IV followed by a CRI (100 µg kg-1 minute-1) of lidocaine (L) or saline (C). Were recorded BIS, heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP) and rectal temperature (RT) before administration of premedication (TB) and 15 minutes after (TX), before administering lidocaine (T0) and 20, 40, 60 and 80 minutes after the start of the CRI . Time do sternal recumbency (SRE) and standing (ST) and plasma lidocaine concentration also evaluated. RESULTS: In both treatments BIS decreased significantly at all times compared to TB. TX was higher than the subsequent times. HR decreased from baseline at all times and decreased from T40 in L compared to C. SRE was higher in L compared to C. CONCLUSIONS: Bispectral index values were consistent with the degree of hypnosis of the animals. Lidocaine did not potentiate isoflurane anesthesia assessed by BIS in unstimulated calves anesthetized with constant E´Iso. Lidocaine increased the time to sternal recumbency.(AU)Texto completo", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5871045589447021}
+{"content": "France adopted its new Law on Transparency, the Fight against Corruption and Modernization of Economic Life which will bring France’s anti-corruption regime up to the highest European and international standards in its fight against corruption.\nThe Supreme Court of Canada held that the World Bank Group cannot be compelled to turn over volumes of investigation materials in a Canadian prosecution.\nWhen senior government prosecutors discuss their white collar enforcement priorities, the prosecution of individuals frequently tops their list. However, holding company employees criminally responsible for corporate misconduct is easier said than done.\nAt the annual “SEC Speaks” conference on February 19, 2016 in Washington, DC, the head of the SEC’s FCPA Unit, Kara Brockmeyer, warned pharmaceutical companies that their industry will be under renewed scrutiny in 2016.\nThis event will explore the sanctions regimes of development banks, in parallel with those of the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission. A panel of experts will share observations on the evolving sanctions landscape and will provide practical guidance to companies in order to avoid unwanted enforcement scrutiny.\nOn November 1, 2015, several important amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines became effective. The amendments include changes to the guidelines governing fraud and economic crime that will have a significant impact on the prosecution of individuals for a wide range of conduct. We summarize several of the amendments that could have a significant impact on sentencing and settlement negotiations in FCPA cases.\nHolding company employees criminally responsible for corporate misconduct is easier said than done. We analyze why the Justice Department, which routinely concludes multimillion-dollar criminal settlements with the world’s largest corporations, struggles to convict individuals associated with the alleged misconduct?\nFrance’s Finance Minister, Michel Sapin, presented the framework of a bill which would create a new anti-corruption authority and introduce U.S.-style monitorships into French law.\nOn June 18, the U.S. Justice Department (“DOJ”) announced the results of a nationwide sweep conducted by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force which led to the arrest of more than 240 healthcare providers alleged to be involved in over $700 million in false billings for Medicare services. Earlier in the…\nAs regulators and prosecutors across many jurisdictions increasingly cooperate in cross-border anti-corruption enforcement efforts, the importance of an effective, globally oriented anti-bribery compliance program cannot be overstated. Parallel enforcement actions along with greater scrutiny of corporate compliance programs serve as a sobering reminder of the persistent efforts of regulators. With…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5635310411453247}
+{"content": "Across democracies, education predicts electoral participation and political interest. Here, German students on the pre-vocational and pre-academic educational tracks are compared to show how these differences emerge, and thus indicate how they can be addressed. In a Preliminary Study, a large dataset (3747 participants) revealed that there is a gap in political interest between the tracks, and that this predicts a gap in voting intentions. Study 1 (228 participants) tested three mediators of the relationship between educational tracks and voting intentions. Differences in civic understanding primarily explained the link between educational track and voting intentions. Lastly, in Study 2, 23 semi-structured interviews explored how limited civic understanding constrains political engagement among students on the pre-vocational track, indicating that a narrow understanding of power and a lack of sociological imagination are key. The finding that the gaps emerge due to differences in civic understanding, which is teachable, suggests that schools can play an effective role in addressing them. Limitations and implications are discussed.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9972344636917114}
+{"content": "Among the members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 110 countries examine the central bank’s digital currencies (CBDCs), revealed the fund’s president and CEO Kristalina Georgieva at an event hosted by Bocconi University in Italy. Speaking externally to the public, she noted that the key challenge for monetary authorities now is to guarantee the interoperability of these currencies.\nAccording to Georgieva, a major consideration is whether state-sponsored digital currencies can serve as a means of exchange that the public trusts, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Other questions that politicians need to answer are whether CBDCs can contribute to domestic economic stability and how they would fit within the international regulatory framework introduced by organizations such as the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).\nThe BIS Innovation Hub is leading several projects to test the use of government-issued digital currencies in international transactions, such as a collaboration between the Reserve Bank of Australia, Bank Negara Malaysia, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the South African Reserve Bank. These also include joint trials conducted by China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE as well as a wholesale CBDC test conducted by the Banque de France and the Swiss National Bank.\nReferring to cooperation between international financial organizations and national monetary authorities concerning CBDCs, Kristalina Georgieva further stated:\n“It is very impressive how much the international community, central banks, institutions like ours are now actively involved in ensuring that money in this fast-paced world of digitalisation is a source of confidence and helps the economy to function rather than [being] a risk “.\nThe head of the IMF stressed that she considers digital currencies issued by central banks as the most reliable form of digital money, while noting that she has difficulty thinking of cryptocurrencies as money. “De facto assets” such as bitcoin are not supported by assets that keep their value stable and can rise and fall sharply, Georgieva elaborated and insisted:\np style = “box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;”> “In the history of money, it’s hard to think of them as money”.\nIn his speech at the Italian academic event, the IMF chief also spoke about Europe’s efforts to address the challenges posed by the proliferation of Covid-19. Kristalina Georgieva noted that the old continent is now more prepared to avoid another debt crisis like the one with Greece after the last global financial crisis. However, she stressed that governments need to plan their course carefully when switching to fiscal consolidation in the medium term so that they can erase the debt burden associated with the pandemic.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9567201137542725}
+{"content": "Going on a diet is never an easy task, but it’s valuable for helping you stay healthy and in shape. However, a cookie-cutter diet isn’t often the best solution for everyone. Each person has unique needs, making it essential to ensure you’re choosing the right diet plan for you. The following questions will help you…", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9955162405967712}
+{"content": "October 8, 2021EETC and National Grid SA are developing an interconnection project that aims to connect the grids of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The project entails the construction of a ±500 kV multi-terminal high voltage direct current (HVDC) link from Badr in Egypt to El-Madinah El Munawara via Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. The interconnector will have a transfer capacity of 3,000 MW. It will allow Egypt and Saudi Arabia to capitalise on the differences in their peak power demand times, facilitate trade, and lead to cost savings of around USD3.7 billion.\nSeptember 9, 2021The 68-km-long, 132 kV double-circuit transmission line will run from Olkaria to Narok in Kenya. It also enatils construction of the a new 132/33 kV substation at Narok and extension of the existing Olkaria substation. The line will serve as the backbone for increasing the electricity access within the Narok country and its surrounding areas.\nAugust 9, 2021The project entails the construction of a 102-km-long, 230 kV double-circuit transmission line from Semera (Ethiopia) to Galafi (Djibouti Border), a 190-km-long, 230 kV double-circuit transmission line from Galafi to Nagad in Djibouti, and a 170-km-long, 230 kV double-circuit transmission line with one circuit strung from Kombolcha to Mile, and then to Semera in Ethiopia.\nJune 10, 2021The 225/30 kV Projetd’ Interconnexion Électrique Guinée Mali (PIEGM) or the Guinea–Mali Electric Interconnection Project, involves the construction of a 714-km-long, 225 kV transmission line between Guinea and Mali, of which 590 km is in Guinea and 124 km in Mali.\nMarch 11, 2021The 500 kV high voltage direct current (HVDC) line aims to link the power grids of Ethiopia and Kenya, create power-sharing between the two countries, reduce energy costs, and promote sustainable and renewable power generation.\nFebruary 9, 2021The Lusaka Power Transmission and Distribution Network (LPTDN) project being developed by ZESCO Limited aims to reinforce and upgrade the power transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure in the Lusaka area.\nNovember 5, 2020The project aims to connect the electricity grids of Egypt, Cyprus and Greece through a subsea direct current (DC) cable and high voltage direct current (HVDC) onshore converter stations.\nJuly 13, 2020The 330 kV North Core Project is a 330 kV transmission line from Birnin Kebbi (Nigeria) to Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), passing through Zabori (Niger) and Niamey (Niger) with a T-off to Malanville (Benin).\nApril 8, 2020The project involves the construction of 1,024-km-long, high voltage lines between Ngaoundéré, Maroua, in Cameroon, and N’Djamena in Chad, along with associated substations and distribution networks for rural electrification along the lines.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7664058804512024}
+{"content": "KEY POINTS Solar winds destroyed the atmosphere of Mars The magnetosphere protects Earth from solar winds Radiation from solar winds can increase cancer rates among humans\nExperts discussed how solar winds emitted by the Sun can be dangerous. Aside from destroying the atmospheres of planets, these solar emissions can also kill humans.\nSolar winds, which are highly charged particles ejected from holes in the Sun’s atmosphere, hit Earth regularly. Fortunately, the solar emissions that reach Earth are only minor and are not powerful enough to affect the planet’s magnetic field or cause electrical disruptions.\nExtreme cases of solar winds, on the other hand, can be devastating for a planet. One example that showcases the destructive capabilities of solar winds is Mars. As indicated in scientific reports, Mars previously had ideal conditions that could have supported life.\nHowever, powerful solar winds from the Sun stripped the planet’s atmosphere and turned it into a hostile world. According to planetary scientist Arun Prasaad Gunasekaran, since Mars did not have a magnetic field to protect it from solar winds, its atmosphere became vulnerable to the effects of the solar emissions.\n“For Mars, the magnetosphere is extremely weak (maybe gone) because of the absence of the internal dynamo,” he stated in a post on Quora. “So, the solar winds can breach the magnetosphere and can rip the atmosphere due to their kinetic energy and momentum.”\nUnlike Mars, Earth has a magnetosphere, which means its atmosphere is relatively safe from being stripped away by solar winds. However, without the magnetosphere, the entire planet and its inhabitants will be directly exposed to the harmful effects of solar winds, such as radiation.\nAccording to electrical engineer Harry Kier, the intense ultraviolet radiation from solar winds could cause accelerated cancer rate among humans, which could be extremely fatal.\nAside from an increased death rate caused by cancer, intense solar winds could also knock out communication and electrical grids, which could have a huge impact on countries.\n“Without the Earth’s magnetic field to deflect it, this radiation would cause an increased cancer rate in we humans,” Kier explained in a statement. “Extreme solar flares can disrupt electric and communication grids. Radiation from the sun increases the risk of cancer in space travelers.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6016126871109009}
+{"content": "Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications continue to expand opportunities for humankind’s progress and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNESCO is working to harness these opportunities in its fields of competence and has been leading reflections around pressing concerns related to AI’s rapid development, from a Human Rights and ethics perspective. These range from AI’s role in the futures of education to the omnipresent challenges of disinformation and hate speech online.\nThis article was originally published on UNESCO website. Please follow the link to read more.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8480849266052246}
+{"content": "Soil salinization has been a topic due to the widespread recognition of the food crisis and the shortage of cultivated land resources in arid regions. Unfortunately, the evolution of soil salinization under the background of landscape dynamics is rarely addressed due to the lack of spatial coupling techniques. Recent developments in soil science and remote sensing technology provide the possibility for accurate management of land resources. This study aims to explore the spatiotemporal variations of soil salinization by coupling the spatial distribution of soil salinization and landscape patterns in the irrigated northern slopes of Tianshan Mountains. We graded soil salinization levels based on analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method. The results indicated that the proportion of salinized cultivated land in 2014 (32.11%) was higher than that in 2005 (28.11%). We argue that simply quantifying the changes of soil salinization can neither accurately reflect the effectiveness of salinized cultivated land management nor meet the need for land resource planning. In response to these shortcomings, the evolution of soil salinization was explored in three categories, i.e., \"stable cultivated land\", \"increased cultivated land\", and \"decreased cultivated land\". We found that the proportion of soil salinization in stable cultivated land has dropped considerably from 38.11% in 2005 to 29.22% in 2014. This number in the increased cultivated land (59.11%) is much higher than that of the whole study area. These results are expected to benefit local authorities and assist in alleviating the food crisis in arid regions.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9769408106803894}
+{"content": "Philipp Lorenz-Spreen, Stephan Lewandowsky, Cass R. Sunstein & Ralph Hertwig in Nature: “Public opinion is shaped in significant part by online content, spread via social media and curated algorithmically. The current online ecosystem has been designed predominantly to capture user attention rather than to promote deliberate cognition and autonomous choice; information overload, finely tuned personalization and distorted social cues, in turn, pave the way for manipulation and the spread of false information. How can transparency and autonomy be promoted instead, thus fostering the positive potential of the web? Effective web governance informed by behavioural research is critically needed to empower individuals online. We identify technologically available yet largely untapped cues that can be harnessed to indicate the epistemic quality of online content, the factors underlying algorithmic decisions and the degree of consensus in online debates. We then map out two classes of behavioural interventions—nudging and boosting— that enlist these cues to redesign online environments for informed and autonomous choice….(More)”.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6571729779243469}
+{"content": "First Paragraph\nMay 15, 2003 marked the fiftieth anniversary of a paper published in the journal I that revolutionized our thinking about one of the fundamental scientific questions that confronts humanity-how did life began on Earth? The paper was authored by Stanley L. Miller (1953), at that time a graduate student of Nobel Laureate Harold Urey’s at the University of Chicago. The experiment described in his paper demonstrated how, by using a simple apparatus designed to mimic the ocean-atmosphere system of Earth, could be used to synthesize essential biological compounds such as amino acids. If a similar type of process had taken place on early Earth, this could have produced the raw materials needed for the origin of life.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8558554649353027}
+{"content": "Every vehicle we sell at Henry Curtis Ford comes with a spare tire. We want our customers to feel confident and safe when on the road. Did you know that all spare tires aren't the same? There are two main types. Here's what you should know about the difference between a compact temporary spare and a regular spare tire.\nAs the name implies, compact temporary spare tires are best for smaller cars and aren't meant to be used long-term. You should seek a service station to replace this type of spare as soon as you're able. Also, you'll want to drive a bit slower than usual while using this kind of spare.\nA full-size spare tire, on the other hand, is more durable. It's also much larger. That's why you'll find these in trucks and SUVs. There's no need to change your driving habits with a full-size spare.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5421390533447266}
+{"content": "A study published in the European Journal of Cancer has provided further proof that cauliflower is the impressively versatile vegetable that should’ve never been so criminally underestimated. Conducted in 2015, the study found a considerable and surprising link between the consumption of fruit and white vegetables, namely cauliflower, and a lower risk of stomach cancer.\nThe researchers arrived at this conclusion by looking at over 32,000 gastric cancer cases and assessing their respective diets. During the initial information-gathering process, they found sodium and alcohol, specifically beer and liquor, to be particularly high-risk dietary factors.\nThey then discovered that foods rich in vitamin C tend to have a “protective effect” against gastric cancer. Such foods tend to be fruit and white vegetables that include potatoes, endives, onions, and our favorite, cauliflower.\nWhile we didn’t really need further reasons to enjoy the fibrous gem – hello, cauliflower pizza – the study serves as another reminder to continue using it in our recipes along with its fellow adaptable veggies.\nSource: Pop Sugar", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7215118408203125}
+{"content": "Romania, Finland and Croatia recently published the Trio Programme for their upcoming EU Council Presidencies. The Trio Programme sets the joint political priorities for the presidencies and does not suggest radical changes, but puts emphasis on jobs and growth. European NGOs would like to see human rights based policies aiming at well-being within planetary boundaries.\nThe Cotonou Partnership Agreement is coming to an end in 2020. To ensure a fair ground leading to a “partnership of equals”, CONCORD has developed a list of recommendations, serving as a contribution from civil society to the ongoing EU-ACP negotiations to ensure mutually beneficial priorities.\nCONCORD took an active part in the AidEx conference in Brussels, that gathered more than 2.000 people from the aid and development. Here are the main takeaways from the debates, stands and discussions.\nIt is now a month since the second High-Level Meeting in Nairobi concluded. Looking back, was it a success? Certainly as the HLM concluded the civil society delegates were delighted with the outcome. Here is how it happened. Article written by Justin Kilcullen, former Co-Chair of CPDE.\nEuropean development NGOs urge the EU to agree an action plan that respects their promises on development and aid effectiveness\nToday, as the EU adopted its Common Position for the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation High Level Meeting taking place in Nairobi on 30 November – 1 December, Europe’s development NGOs urged EU leaders to set themselves a clear timeline to achieve their commitments, crucial to delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7240296602249146}
+{"content": "I'm trying to derive the solution to a final producer with unit elasticity of substitution and a continuum of inputs (of measure $x$).\nShe minimizes input costs, given an output of $q$.\n$$ \\min_{\\{y(i)\\}_i, 0 \\leq i \\leq x} \\int_0^x p(i)y(i) di + \\lambda\\left[ \\log q - \\log A + \\int_0^x \\log y(i) di \\right] $$\nCombining two FOCs over $y(i)$ and $y(j)$, the shadow price drops out:\n$$ y(i) = p(j) \\frac{y(j)}{p(i)} $$\nMultiply with $w(i)$ and integrate, to get total labor cost on the left-hand-side:\n$$\\underbrace{\\int_0^x p(i)y(i)}_{C(x)} = p(j) y(j) x$$\nTaking logs:\n$$\\log y(j) = \\log(C(x)) - \\log p(j) - \\log x \\tag 1$$\nPlugging back into the production frontier:\n$$ \\log q = \\log A(x) + \\log(C(x)) - \\log x - \\underbrace{\\int_0^x \\log p(i) di}_{\\equiv P(x)}$$\nwhere I denote the price index as $P(x)$. Plugging back (1):\n$$ \\log q = \\log A(x) + \\log y(j) + \\log p(j) - P(x)$$\nor,\n$$ q = \\frac{A(x)y(j)p(j)}{P(x)} \\\\ y(j) = \\frac{P(x)}{p(j)}\\frac{q}{A(x)} $$\nSo, demand for each variety increases in total output $q$, decreases in productivity, and increases in the relative costs of variety $j$ compared to the total price index $P(x)$. This all appears to make sense.\nHowever, Acemoglu gets for $x=1$, and $A(1) = 1$\n$$ y(j) = \\frac{q}{p(j)}$$\nthat is, the price index does not appear in his equation, which you can find in his slides, slide. What am I missing?", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9897078275680542}
+{"content": "Resective epilepsy surgery\nResective epilepsy surgery based on an invasive EEG-monitors performed with subdural grids (SDG) or depth electrodes (stereoelectroencephalography, SEEG) is considered to be the best option towards achieving seizure-free state in drug resistant epilepsy.\nDespite good outcomes from high-quality clinical trials, referrals of patients with seizures refractory to medical treatment remain infrequent\n1).\nThree RCTs (two adult RCTs and one pediatric RCT) consistently supported the efficacy of resective surgery as treatment for epilepsy with semiology localized to the mesial temporal lobe. In these studies, 58-100% of the patients who underwent resective surgery achieved seizure freedom, in comparison to 0-13% of medically treated patients. In another RCT, the likelihood of seizure freedom after resective surgery was independent of the surgical approach (transSylvian [64%] versus subtemporal [62%]). Two other RCTs demonstrated that hippocampal resection is essential to optimize seizure control. But, no significant gain in seizure control was achieved beyond removing 2.5 cm of the hippocampus. Across RCTs, minor complications (deficit lasting < 3 months) and major complications (deficit > 3 months) ranged 2-5% and 5-11% respectively. However, nonincapacitating superior subquadrantic visual-field defects (not typically considered a minor or major complication) were noted in up to 55% of the surgical cohort. The available RCTs provide compelling support for resective surgery as a treatment for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy and offer insights toward optimal surgical strategy\n2)\nComplete removal of the epileptogenic zone significantly increases the chances for postoperative seizure-freedom. In complex surgical candidates, delineation of the epileptogenic zone requires a long-term invasive video/EEG from intracranial electrodes. It is especially challenging to achieve a complete resection in deep brain structures such as opercular insular cortex\n3). Case series\nBelohlavkova et al. retrospectively reviewed data of pediatric patients operated in Motol Epilepsy Center between October 2010 and June 2020 who underwent resections guided by intraoperative visual detection of depth electrodes following SEEG. The outcome in terms of seizure- and AED-freedom was assessed individually in each patient.\nNineteen patients (age at surgery 2.9-18.6 years, median 13 years) were included in the study. The epileptogenic zone involved opercular insular cortex in eighteen patients. The intraoperative detection of the electrodes was successful in seventeen patients and the surgery was regarded complete in sixteen. Thirteen patients were seizure-free at final follow-up including six drug-free cases. The successful intraoperative detection of the electrodes was associated with favorable outcome in terms of achieving complete resection and seizure-freedom in most cases. On the contrary, the patients in whom the procedure failed had poor postsurgical outcome.\nThe reported technique helps to achieve the complete resection in challenging patients with the epileptogenic zone in deep brain structures\n4)\n81 patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who had undergone resective epilepsy surgery at Sanbo Brain Hospital, between April 2004 and June 2019. They estimated the cumulative probability of remaining seizure-free and plotted survival curves. Variables were compared using Mann-Whitney U, Pearson's correlation, continuity correction, and Fisher's exact chi-square tests. Prognostic predictors were analyzed using log-rank (Mantel-Cox) tests and Cox regression models.\nAt the last follow-up, 48 (59.3%) patients were classified as International League Against Epilepsy Class 1 (including 14 patients who had seizures <3 times postoperatively on the same or different day and were seizure-free at all other times). The estimated cumulative probability of remaining seizure-free postoperatively was 69.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 58.8-79.2%), 61.9% (95% CI 51.1-72.7%), and 55.0% (95% CI 42.8-67.2%) at 2, 5, and 10 years, respectively. The mean time of remaining seizure-free was 7.24 ± 0.634 years (95% CI 6.00-8.49); en bloc resection was an essential positive predictor of postoperative seizure freedom, as was age at seizure onset, regional interictal video-electroencephalography pattern, and temporal lobe surgery. The longer the seizure-free time, the less likely a relapse. Patients who postoperatively experienced seizures remained likely to recover.\n1) 2) 3), 4) 5)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7541540265083313}
+{"content": "How to Prevent Healthcare Workers from A Mental Breakdown? By:answerout95328756\nExtensive workload, pressure, and routine monotony can increase workers’ tiredness and fatigue, leading to healthcare problems. Medical professionals deal with even more amplified challenges while working in a highly demanding profession. For instance, unprecedented emergencies are common in their routine. As a result, they are more likely to encounter stress, depression, helplessness, and emotional instability. It is why the ongoing pandemic has complicated and aggravated healthcare problems even more. Even minor concerns have deteriorated to become complex issues.\nHowever, looking after personal well-being and catering to mental health can also be challenging during widespread emergencies.\nMost of the time, individuals are not even aware and capable of identifying the onset of their psychological issues. As a result, these issues keep worsening over time. It is why looking at the indications, prioritizing health, seeking assistance, and allowing yourself healing time are crucial measures. The following sections explore in-depth some of the ways to cater to psychic well-being and prevent the mental breakdown of the healthcare workers.\n1. Enhance awareness on psychic health\nUndeniably, enhancing awareness is an effective remedy to manage healthcare problems early on. Workers unaware of the repercussions of ignoring and postponing their psychological issues are more prone to compromise their health.\nHence, psychic health is also the focus of academic programs like Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The program further enhances and diversifies nurses’ skillset to provide better and specialized psychological care. For instance, aspirants learn several skills, including administration, teamwork, clinical know-how, critical care, and psychotherapy. Additionally, they can also focus on specific healthcare specialties, including psychology and psychiatric disorders, to strengthen their proficiency and knowledge.\nMost importantly, dnp programs online offer the flexibility to carry out research and contribute to healthcare innovations. A relaxed study schedule enables them to participate in clinical procedures, observe physical and psychic healthcare challenges, and devise better healthcare solutions. Thus, individuals who understand the gravity of healthcare problems, patterns, indications, and complications can deal with them effectively.\n2. Observe existing healthcare problems\nA mental breakdown is the manifestation of chronic exhaustion and overload. It is also an indication of overlooking healthcare and personal requirements.\nThough everyone has a different mechanism to deal with the overload, coping with professional problems can be unmanageable. As a result, workers’ health deteriorates to advanced stages. Thus keeping track of your physical and mental requirements should be your concern, irrespective of the industry and work nature.\nWhen it is beyond your control and tolerance, discuss your healthcare issues and seek a specialist’s assistance. It is because mental problems often surface in a complicated manner and even involve physical symptoms that we may not be able to identify on our own.\nAdditionally, individuals overthink and attribute their mental problems to self-inadequacy and immaturity. As a result, identifying and categorizing psychic and physical problems can be challenging. In such cases, approaching an expert is a better option for understanding your concern, its seriousness, and suitable remedies. Thus observing and seeking professional help sooner can prevent mental breakdown and subsequent complications.\n3. Adjust workers’ duty schedule\nUndeniably, a well-structured schedule is one of the crucial factors in creating a balance in life. A balanced work schedule is even more necessary for extensively occupied healthcare professionals. Since their profession requires prioritizing work over personal matters, they usually delay personal obligations.\nHowever, such an attitude can produce toiling outcomes when your health is at stake. Thus a flexible schedule allows them the leverage to ponder over and cater to healthcare issues. Additionally, it improves their performance, personal achievement and enables them to provide better care to patients.\nOn the other hand, preoccupied and stressed workers cannot deliver premium services. They are more likely to commit performance errors and compromise patient health. As a result, hospitals cannot achieve their service delivery goals.\nMost importantly, mentally sick workers increase the burden on the healthcare, economic, and social sectors. Such multisector issues can lead to even more complex crises. Thus adjusting the work schedule can prevent such complications safely and even prevent workers’ psychic breakdown.\n4. Create avenues for mood alleviation\nSince the healthcare system continuously deals with healthcare problems, frequent exposure to miserable and helpless situations can be upsetting. It is why mood alleviation initiatives should be part of healthcare professional’s routine. As such, celebrating performance milestones not only encourages concerned employees but also refreshes others. Arranging and mandating weekly recreational activities can offer them necessary breathing space out of packed schedules. Similarly, offering off days can facilitate workers to focus on their well-being.\nMost importantly, attending to mood swings should also be self-driven. Even though refreshment may seem extravagant in attention-demanding professions, workers should utilize and relish their spare time. Thus chitchatting with colleagues during breaks on topics not relevant to the hospital can depart a soothing get-out from work-related stress.\nAdditionally, regular face-time with loved ones can be relieving and accomplishing. Nonetheless, providing healthcare workers with ways to uplift their mood is not merely an incentive but a necessity in a stressful work environment like the healthcare sector.\n5. Endorse and facilitate a self-care culture\nPrioritizing patients and their wellness are some of the fundamental professional and ethical obligations of healthcare professionals. When duty calls, they are ready to attend to patients 24/7. Sometimes, workers do not utilize necessary breaks or shorten them.\nHowever, work is not everything rather a part of one’s entire life. That is why individuals failing to create an equilibrium in work and personal matters drift towards several problems.\nThus healthcare setups should treat professionals’ healthcare on a priority basis. They should promote self-care and oversee its execution during lengthy and exhaustive work routines. Self-care is crucial to enable workers to continue providing effective services and better healthcare to their patients. Studies report an overwhelmingly 100% of the healthcare participants engaged in palliative care commended that self-care enabled them to provide better care to their patients. It means workers focusing on self-care are not only capable of delivering quality service but catering to personal healthcare effectively.\nConclusion\nThough the healthcare sector treats patient illnesses on a priority basis, employees’ health is equally crucial. Usually, healthcare workers also ignore hidden healthcare problems, which lead to further complications. As a consequence, mental health is becoming an issue of concern among healthcare professionals. Hence, early intervention and organizational assistance are crucial in preventing the effects of mental breakdown.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9944808483123779}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis issue brief explores Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) and how these funds can support summer and afterschool programs. It reviews amount of ESSER funds for each state, what the funds can be used for, and how programs can access these funds through grants and contracts. It also includes examples of how CT, GA, NH, UT, and WV are using the funds.\nThis webinar provided an overview of federal stimulus funding, specifically, the American Rescue Plan and the funding available to state and local education agencies, as well as $1.22 billion specified for summer as well as for afterschool. It also included speakers about the USDA meal program, Community Schools, and the American Camp Association on summer.\nThis webinar explores best practices in providing older youth with supportive and meaningful employment experiences and paid internships. The panel includes representatives from National Youth Employment Coalition, Summer Youth Employment Program from Charlotte, NC, College to Congress, and Community Relations Manager from Bank of America.\nThis webinar provides information to prepare summer staff to understand the overwhelming stress or trauma that youth may bring into a summer program.\nThe National Summer Learning Association has provided more than 40 webinars called the Voices of Summer Webinar Series. The webinars were held between spring 2019 and spring 2021. Presenters include national thought leaders, program providers offering promising practices, and researchers.\nThis week-long webinar series provides program leaders with tools they need to support children in summer during the pandemic and beyond. Speakers included national leaders from McKinsey, NWEA, Weikart Center, and AIR, as well as state and city examples.\nThese webinars feature thought leaders, researchers, journalists, and award-winning program leaders who share practices and research. November 16, 2020 included providers sharing promising practices during the pandemic. November 17 included journalists to explore how the election might shape the landscape and leaders who talked about legislation needed right now.\nThis report from National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) examines data from focus groups and interviews conducted with 21 leaders representing 15 national award-winning summer learning programs in September 2020 and data from a survey of 1,047 afterschool and summer providers conducted in partnership with Afterschool Alliance in July and August 2020.\nThe purpose of this playbook is to provide a long-term and sustainable framework for planning and executing evidence-based practices and partnerships for high-quality summer programs. It has a user-friendly design and includes sections on quality, safety, policies and funding, planning, and partnerships.\nThis virtual press conference brought together leading experts to explore summer solutions emerging in the pandemic. It begins with a review of the findings from the report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Shaping Summertime Experiences.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8723366260528564}
+{"content": "Chinese authorities have not abandoned blockchain technology despite the harsh crackdown on cryptocurrencies. Reports indicate Malaysian Bitcoin miners have been stealing energy to dig out digital gold. Cryptocurrencies in China have become non grata entities regardless of their associations.\nThe crackdown on cryptocurrencies is overwhelming much of the media space as market sentiment remains below the threshold of 25 on the Fear and Greed Index. The price of Bitcoin is descending without much volume and positive momentum to gather it back up. Cryptocurrencies exist because of blockchain, and while the interlink is rarely discussed, blockchain still holds intrinsic value for any entity or country vested in it. Expanding on the subject of crypto becomes more restrictive as countries that curbed crypto’s growth continue to enforce stricter rules.\nMalaysia Has No Love For “Dirty” Bitcoin\nIn a new video release, Malaysian police are reportedly crushing 1,069 ASIC miners using a steamroller. The market value of the digital-gold digging machines amounts to $1.25 million after authorities seized them during an electricity theft investigation.\nA Malaysian news outlet report indicates that the ASIC miners dispatched occurred in the city of Miri in the Malaysian province of Sarawak state. The seizure of 1,069 miners results from an electricity theft investigation between February and April 2021, where eight individuals were arrested. Furthermore, the report stated, “All seizures made in the cases that had been settled in court were disposed of.” As one Twitter user highlighted, ASIC miners could not have been repurposed because they do not have a GPU.\nThe March theft incurred electricity losses amounting to $2.2 million, with multiple reports stating the behavior was recurring in the country. According to Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Map data, Malaysia accounts for 3.4% of the global hashrate as of April 2021. While digital assets are not legal tenders in Malaysia, cryptocurrencies are not illegal; however, they are unregulated.\nChina’s Clampdown\nChina’s disassociation with cryptocurrencies pushed most of the Chinese mining operations to Kazakhstan. According to a report, 90% of the total electricity produced is fossil-fueled. However, restrictions on mining and cryptocurrency transactions are not the only ways China is affecting crypto dispersion.\nReports highlight China has increased its control of cryptocurrencies, as Bishijie, a social network for discussing and distributing information about cryptocurrencies, has been forced to shut down. In addition, media reports emphasize that Bishijie or Coin World is already being investigated for issuing illegal digital assets in 2019.\nBishijie app was already removed from the app store, according to Jiemian News; however, the company is still updating BTC-related news. Moreover, with stricter rules towards cryptocurrencies, China aims to regain control of a sector that could imperil its political status by allowing digital anonymity to gather momentum.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.543911874294281}
+{"content": "How to get an illegal Bitcoin transaction code\nHow to buy and sell illegal Bitcoins?\nRead more Bitcoin is one of the most popular and widely used digital currencies in the world.\nIt is also one of a few that does not require any central authority to verify the authenticity of transactions.\nBut the Bitcoin network is vulnerable to attack and it is possible for criminals to manipulate transactions, particularly by tricking users into paying with Bitcoin, or using fake addresses to make payments.\nThis week, a hacker called “Troy” leaked an unredacted copy of the Bitcoin transaction codes of more than 3,500 people, including hundreds of high-profile figures, including the US President.\nHe claimed to have cracked the code, but the information was not verified.\nWhat is the Bitcoin code?\nA Bitcoin transaction is a digital document that is created using the cryptographic algorithm known as “mining” or “mining”, and can only be completed by someone who holds a piece of software known as a “Bitcoin address”.\nIt is created in a software known to the bitcoin network as a software wallet, and has an amount of bitcoins held in a special “wallet address” that is kept in a server on a computer’s network.\nUsers can send money to each other using these addresses, but in order to make a payment, they must first confirm that the address is valid.\nThis is known as the “signature” of the transaction.\nThis signature is also known as its “coinbase” address.\nOnce a transaction is confirmed, the transaction can then be confirmed to be valid.\nFor example, if a person pays someone using an address known to be invalid, the person will not receive the money.\nIn the example above, the address “3D4YjZ7cjHgfj4YX1yCv5s6vf3d7jgYgqkxP3T2ZpBx” is known to have a valid signature.\nOnce the transaction is completed, a Bitcoin transaction has been recorded in the public ledger known as blockchains.\nBlockchains are publicly accessible, and are linked to each others Bitcoin addresses, and the public Bitcoin address that they are linked with.\nA transaction is “stored” in a Bitcoin wallet, which can be used to transfer the Bitcoin.\nA user’s Bitcoin address is stored in a wallet on their computer, which is then linked to the Bitcoin address in their Bitcoin wallet.\nWhen a user sends money from one Bitcoin address to another, the Bitcoin is sent to that address in the Bitcoin wallet in question.\nThis process is known in the jargon as “the Bitcoin network”.\nThe Bitcoin network processes the payments and records the transactions.\nTransactions can be confirmed and verified by the Bitcoin miners who are involved in creating the Bitcoin addresses.\nOnce verified, a transaction can be added to a block, or recorded in a block chain.\nA block chain is the most widely used method of linking a Bitcoin address with a block of transactions that has already been processed by the network.\nThe blocks can contain transactions from many different Bitcoin addresses and Bitcoin miners can check that all transactions are valid.\nHowever, there are also “miners” who only process transactions from the first 10 transactions on a block.\nThese miners can be found in the same Bitcoin network as the user they are mining for.\nA miner can also be a third party who performs additional computations to confirm transactions.\nThese are known as mining pools.\nThe mining pool can also send coins to a user’s wallet.\nFor instance, if someone sends money to a wallet with a valid Bitcoin address, the wallet can then send the funds to that wallet’s address.\nA wallet is the central hub where users and other users can deposit money to their accounts, pay bills, and buy or sell goods and services.\nThe wallet is also where users can send Bitcoin to another user.\nThis can happen using a service called a “cold wallet”, where a user holds a Bitcoin balance in a cold wallet account, which then allows a third-party to send Bitcoin directly to the wallet.\nThe same is true of Bitcoin transactions.\nUsers pay with Bitcoin in two ways: by sending the funds through a payment processor, and by using a website such as Coinbase.\nBoth of these are used for transferring funds to and from the Bitcoin ecosystem.\nBitcoin is not a currency, and is not regulated by any government.\nBitcoin has been around for a while, and Bitcoin mining has been used for many years by people in the mining industry.\nBut its adoption has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to a combination of factors, including an increase in adoption by governments and a growing awareness of Bitcoin by businesses and the general public.\nAs a result, the use of Bitcoin is becoming increasingly mainstream, as it is used by companies such as banks, payment processors, and financial institutions.\nIn 2017, bitcoin prices fell by more than 30%, from about $1,800 to about $850 per coin.\nWhat should you do if you think you have been affected by a fraudulent Bitcoin", "pred_label": "__label__POS", 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+{"content": "Malaffi recognised as a successful public-private data-sharing partnership model\n13 October 2021\nThe National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals recently launched a whitepaper\n“Accelerating achievement of the SDGs in the UAE: A blueprint for public-private data-sharing partnerships” as part of its efforts to accelerate the achievements of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the UAE by highlighting the partnerships between public and private sectors in the field of statistical data exchange.\nDeveloped by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, in cooperation with the UAE Private-Sector Advisory Council and Kearney, the report recognized Malaffi has a successful public-private data sharing partnership which helped address urgent COVID-19 problems.\nAccording to the United Nations’ official website on the SDGs, 90% of countries are still experiencing one or more disruptions to essential health services when reporting data under SDG 3 Health and Well-being. However, an integrated Health Information Exchange platform proved advantageous during the Covid-19 pandemic. Leveraging real-time public-private data integration through Malaffi helped the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) to achieve a greater response to the pandemic.\nPlease find the white paper here.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5672610402107239}
+{"content": "Data Migration Risks\nThe world undoubtedly can no longer overlook the agility the cloud has provided businesses. It creates incredible opportunities for businesses to shift platform and continue everyday operations despite the ongoing battle with the global pandemic. Companies and corporations using the cloud aspire to increase agility, help employees centralise on business priorities, fuel top-line growth, drive downturn in capital expenses, and pay for only what you need on-demand. However, the type of migration instituted and infrastructure to support the process will determine exposure to risks and how much free time IT staff can allocate and invest in other projects.\nWhen and why is data migration difficult and risky?\nWhen data migration becomes a challenge, it tends to relate to data gravity which reveals how data attracts other data as it grows, how data integrates into a business, and how data becomes customised as time progresses. These factors attributing to data gravity disclose the difficulty of “disentangling” data as it migrates systems. Therefore, data must first simplify and overcome barriers of data gravity to evoke the advantages of migrating applications and data to a cloud infrastructure. Furthermore, it is crucial to allocate time at the initial stages of a project in sorting data and application complexities to improve data management, enabling application mobility and garner enhanced data governance.\nThe prominent issue arises when applications complicate data management by instituting new elements of application logic into the data management level, whereby each one is inapplicable to the following data use case. Consequently, the system will operate inefficiently and deprive TOS users of the capabilities to resolve bottlenecks or even facilitate decision-making. It is vital to evaluate system IT infrastructures and ask the respective software provider of their migration strategies and process to understand how they treat your data in each stage and if it benefits your operational needs.\nBusiness processes create outputs in their meaningful formats using data in isolation, which leaves integration for the next stage. As a result, application design, data architecture, and business processes must achieve cohesion and combine to envelop a harmonious environment. However, often, one of these groups are resistant or unable to change. Application administrators, consequently, omit ideal and straightforward workflows, resulting in subpar designs. Motioning a workaround that addresses these technical limitations immediately upon detection will prove beneficial though dismissing it in this stage will eventually resurface during data migration or integration projects. Overall, the software provider should encompass a robust system architecture to drive efficient data management, reinforcing a seamless data migration. Therefore, the application or system of choice must follow an explicit data structure while simultaneously achieving a harmonious environment.\nDespite the complexity, data migration grants operators and executives alike the strategic weapon that phases out their current operating legacy system. The terminal and organisation can then take progressive steps to achieve a complete cloud TOS infrastructure that advances ports and terminals in digitalisation and the industrial revolution 4.0.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9679152965545654}
+{"content": "Abstract\nIn a preregistered experiment, we examined the efficacy of arousal reappraisal as an intervention for reducing the negative effects of stress at retrieval on memory. Participants (\nN= 177) were semi-randomly assigned to one of three conditions: a Stress-intervention condition, a Stress-placebo condition, and a No-stress-placebo control condition. Participants viewed four images of complex, mildly negatively valenced scenes. One day later, they received an arousal reappraisal intervention or placebo before exposure to a laboratory stressor (or a control version for the No-stress condition). Participants were then tested on their memory of the images using a free recall instruction and multiple-choice recognition questions. As expected, negative affect and blood pressure increased for the stress conditions but not the control condition. Contrary to our hypotheses, memory performance did not statistically significant differ between the Stress-placebo condition and the No-stress-placebo control condition, indicating a lack of negative effects of acute retrieval stress on memory. Furthermore, we also found no statistically significant differences between the Stress-intervention condition and Stress-placebo condition in terms of memory performance, suggesting that the intervention did not assist with enhancing memory. We integrate interpretations of the findings from this study with a discussion of avenues for future research in this area.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9984923601150513}
+{"content": "Room: AAPM ePoster Library\nPurpose:\nStereotactic radiosurgery relies on very small field sizes on the order of a few millimeters to ablate lesions and spare normal structures. Although a 6 MV photon beam is most often utilized, there is an interest in lower photon energy beams for stereotactic radiosurgery due to their sharper dose fall off. This study provides a dosimetric comparison to determine if there is advantage of using 2.5 MV over 6 MV photons for stereotactic radiosurgery. Methods:\nThe Monte Carlo simulation codes BEAM/dosexyz were used to simulate 2.5 MV form a Varian TrueBeam and 6 MV beams from a Varian TX accelerator. The details of the incident beams including cone accessory were simulated, with calculated doses benchmarked against measurements. The dose calculations were based on a realistic treatment plan for thalamotomy treatment delivering over 145 Gy at isocenter using a 6 MV (4 mm cone) beam with 21 arcs. The calculations were repeated with a 2.5 MV beam with the same cone and delivery arcs. Results:\nFor a realistic patient treatment plan using 21 arcs with 4 mm cone beams delivered 15000 cGy, a significant dose reductions of 37% to brainstem and 50% to chiasm were obtained for 2.5 MV beams comparing to 6 MV beams. From the DVH analysis, the maximum doses to brainstem and Chiasm were 880.5 cGy (552.3 cGy) and 272.2 cGy (134.3 cGy) for 6 MV (2.5 MV) beams respectively. Conclusion:\nA significant reduced dose to organ-at-risks can be achieved by a 2.5 MV beam while providing same target dose. There is a clear dosimetric advantage of using 2.5 MV over 6 MV photons for stereotactic radiosurgery. The current 2.5 MV beam is for imaging and observed significant dosimetric benefit should encourage manufactures to develop lower energy photons for therapy treatment using LINAC-based radiosurgery system.\nNot Applicable / None Entered.\nNot Applicable / None Entered.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8941798806190491}
+{"content": "Nokia took the wraps off a new range of 5G microwave transport products for its Wavence portfolio, targeting communications service providers and enterprises with both indoor and outdoor options.\nOfferings include an outdoor nodal setup, featuring a networking interface module which can be plugged into an ultra-broadband transceiver (UBT) for either new deployments or to upgrade existing installations. The module is compatible with 80 GHz (E-band), twin and single UBTs, and supports “multiple directions, multiple interfaces and carrier aggregation.”\nThe vendor also unveiled two new Split Mount indoor units it claimed are the smallest on the market, and capable of withstanding extreme temperatures ranging from -40 to 65 degrees Celsius (-40 to 149 degrees Fahrenheit).\nAltogether, Nokia said its expanded portfolio is capable of covering use cases spanning short-haul, long-haul, E-Band and SDN to support 5G rollouts.\nMicrowave transport is traditionally used in areas where fiber is either physically or economically impractical, and is expected to continue to play a significant role in networks as 5G rollouts continue. In a report issued in October 2020, Ericsson forecast 38% of global backhaul connections would be based on microwave technology by 2025.\nData from Dell’Oro Group showed the microwave transmission market declined 6% in 2020, thanks in part to losses early in the year caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Huawei held the highest market share, followed by Ericsson and Nokia. The latter had a particularly good Q3, outperforming the market alongside Aviat and Huawei, and increasing its E-Band market share 8 percentage points in the quarter.\nThe market research firm predicted the overall microwave segment would make a comeback in 2021, growing an estimated 4% to $3.1 billion.\nIn December 2020, Dell’Oro Group VP Jimmy Yu tipped demand for E-Band systems to accelerate and grow by more than 30% in 2021 “since 5G will require more backhaul capacity.” He added multi-band systems combining E-band and lower frequency links were also expected to become more popular, given these provide both increased capacity and resilience.\n“Therefore, we cannot help but think that the adoption of multi-band links will be more mainstream than niche in the coming year,” he wrote.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5068913698196411}
+{"content": "The downward trend in Australian school student scores in tests such as NAPLAN, PISA and TIMSS has understandably caused concern among Australian educators, policymakers and the media.\nThe push to remedy this trend is driving interest in pedagogies differing from the currently favoured, inquiry-based, child-centred educational practices. Numerous educational leaders and experts have proposed returning to guided instructional practices, or otherwise known as explicit teaching.\nAt Australian Christian College – Singleton, a six-year trial of explicit direct instruction (EDI) created a remarkable turnaround in NAPLAN results, enrolments and teacher engagement. Before exploring these aspects in more detail, it’s important to establish some background about EDI.\nExplicit Direct Instruction – A Brief History\nExplicit Direct Instruction evolved from Direct Instruction (DI), an approach developed in the mid-1960s by Siegfried Engelmann and colleagues at the University of Illinois at Champagne-Urbana.\nInitially shown to deliver far superior results across student total reading, total math, spelling and language when compared to nine other educational models, there is now a comprehensive, decades-long corpus of evidence confirming DI’s effectiveness. For example, Hattie’s 2009 synthesis of 800 meta-analyses found DI to be one of the most effective teaching strategies.\nWhy DI Works – Cognitive Load Theory\nDirect Instruction is predicated on behaviourist assumptions that all children can learn if they are taught well and the learning outcomes result directly from well-developed programs, competently implemented through the pedagogical process.\nIt is characterised by systematic, explicitly scripted lesson plans and curriculum materials designed to quickly lead students to mastery using sequentially delivered, small goal- and task-based learning components.\nThe lowercase use of “di” has evolved to denote approaches requiring teachers to develop lesson and resource material, whilst applying effective DI pedagogical practices.\nDI’s effectiveness has been linked to the cognitive load theory (CLT) developed by educational psychologist John Sweller in the 1980s. It emphasises reducing the cognitive load upon learners’ limited working memories, and identifying processes that enable transfer of knowledge from short-term to long-term memory to create retrievable blocks of knowledge (known as schemas).\nCLT posits that introducing short, scaffolded, simple-to-complex instructional chunks and worked examples facilitates transfer of new skills and concepts to long-term memory. It is best implemented by guided instruction practices, rather than discovery-based, problem-based, inquiry-based pedagogies.\nEDI Methods\nExplicit direct instruction is teacher-led and utilises strategies including:\nStarting lessons with a clear statement describing the learning objective. Teaching students the concepts and/or steps or processes used to execute the skills in that objective. Working problems with students at the same time while ensuring they execute each step correctly. Having students prove they have learned the concepts and skills before they are given independent practice.\nStrategies used to achieve these components include: frequently checking for understanding to verify students are learning; teaching by telling: using think-alouds to reveal the strategic thinking required to solve problems; and demonstrating using physical objects to clarify content and support kinaesthetic learning.\nEDI in Practice – ACC Singleton’s Transformation\nSingleton Christian College, in operation for over 30 years, became part of the Australian Christian College network in 2012. Before this, it had consistently registered literacy and numeracy levels significantly lower than national norms. The School was therefore approached by the Association of Independent Schools (AIS) NSW to participate in the Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan 2012-2016 – an initiative designed to assist schools struggling with poor literacy and numeracy.\nAfter examining evidence on literacy and numeracy improvement, the school implemented EDI in 2015, which proved key to the school’s academic recovery. Supporting EDI’s adoption\nShifting to EDI required a whole-school approach. Strategies used to achieve this included:\nTraining and mentoring of school leaders Staff training through dedicated EDI modules, school visits to observe effective EDI practice, provision of a key EDI text, and an intentional coaching program Professional instruction delivered by expert practitioners Purchasing of class resources aligned to the EDI approach.\nThe Results – a Remarkable Turnaround\nThese changes resulted in significant positive developments, including improved results on standardised academic tests, increased enrolments, positive parent feedback, enhanced teacher satisfaction, and recognition of teaching excellence from both the AIS and the University of Newcastle’s Education faculty.\nImproved academic performance\nNAPLAN test data show averaged scores for all domains lifted across all relevant primary year levels from 2013 to 2019:\nYear 3 – from 359 to 433 Year 5 – from 478 to 493\nSimilar NAPLAN results improvements have been achieved in the secondary years from 2014 to 2019:\nYear 7 – from 503 to 558 Year 9 – from 546 to 581\nSome domains evidenced standout improvements. For example, Year 3 average scores for reading jumped from 342 to 432, spelling from 357 to 446, and numeracy from 359 to 415.\nFor Year 5 scores, writing lifted from 412 to 470 and numeracy from 447 to 492. Between 2014 and 2019, Year 7 scores for reading increased from 500 to 549, grammar 525 to 582, and numeracy 496 to 588.\nThe adoption of a synthetic phonics program for Kindergarten students, taught using an EDI approach, also led to significantly improved Priority Literacy Skills.\nIn 2018, for example, students in term 1 tested with 33% foundational literacy skills, which by term 4 had increased to 82%. In 2020, students’ Priority Literacy Skills shifted from 52% in term 1 to 92.5% by end of year. These results confirm that the School’s literacy approach is succeeding.\nIncreased enrolments\nAt the beginning of the improvement process, ACC Singleton was a Kindergarten to Year 10 school with 50 students. It now caters for Kindergarten to Year 12 with over 200 students.\nThe changed teaching approach and resulting academic improvement correlates with a significant upturn in enrolments. Parent feedback surveys confirm the School’s focus on academic outcomes was the most significant enrolment driver.\nEnhanced teacher engagement\nACC Singleton has developed a comprehensive and supportive instructional coaching model with two key goals - to drive ongoing improvements in teacher performance and to support the timely and effective onboarding of new teachers.\nStaff members expressed satisfaction as they embraced the new pedagogy and worked explicit teaching into their classes. A survey asking what the School’s journey with EDI had been like personally and professionally elicited responses typified by the statement: “It has been a positive journey, well worth all of the hard work.”\nOne primary teacher expressed her appreciation saying, “I feel like I’ve been born again as a teacher.”\nTime for a change\nEDI’s merits have been borne out by decades of extensive research and the results of successful implementation in schools such as ACC Singleton. With its clear advantages over student-led, inquiry-based pedagogical approaches, it’s high time education faculties in western universities include this approach in teacher training.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7966500520706177}
+{"content": "NCASE Resource Library Reset Selections Topics Resource type Publisher Search Results Filter By\nThis comprehensive guide on preventing child abuse and neglect uses a strength-based framework and recognizes that there are actions we can take to address root causes and provide meaningful support. The guide provides information on resources and partners, and how to build protective systems and policies using a public health approach, acknowledging families' lived wisdom.\nThis report provides a synthesis of 76 high quality studies on the impact of COVID-19 on young children and early childhood education programs. The studies and accompanying evidence-based and equity-centered policy recommendations were created by 10 leading scholars and 10 leaders in policy and practice for early childhood.\nThis report summarizes survey data collected in 2020, both before and during the pandemic; it is the fourth survey, preceded by findings from 2004, 2009, 2014.\nThis toolkit includes resources that will help build child care supply. It includes six steps: (1) assess and plan; (2) identify resources; (3) generate awareness; (4) develop strategies; (5) implement your plan; and (6) evaluate and implement. The concepts build on recognized strategic planning principles and include stories of success. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nWith many school districts providing partial or full online learning, there is increased need for child care for working parents. This collection of online resources includes videos of providers, and identifies recommendations for new supports on funding, shared planning and decision-making, and technical supports. This resource supports the COVID-19 response.\nThese program standards, self-assessment rubric, and resources are designed to help afterschool programs evaluate and improve the support they are providing for youth who are engaged in distance learning.\nThe purpose of this playbook is to provide a long-term and sustainable framework for planning and executing evidence-based practices and partnerships for high-quality summer programs. It has a user-friendly design and includes sections on quality, safety, policies and funding, planning, and partnerships.\nThis report captures what was shared at an October 2019 Conference about the challenges of teaching social and emotional learning (SEL) in afterschool programs. It provides a brief history of the growing focus on SEL, along with a summary of remarks by national leaders.\nThe Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) collaborated with more than 40 partners to develop this SEL Roadmap designed to support teams in planning for the transition back to schools.\nThis guide provides engaging activities and challenges to be used for youth-serving summer programs, whether running virtually or in-person, or to send digitally to families. It is organized to support four different age groups (5-9), (10-12), (13-15), (16-18). The first unit was released May 27, 2020 and subsequent units will be released in two-week increments.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6092852354049683}
+{"content": "Place your order now for a similar assignment and have exceptional work written by our team of experts, At affordable rates\nFive factors are often mentioned as affecting a country’s accounting practices: (a) legal system, (b) taxation, (c) providers of financing, (d) inflation, and (e) political and economic ties.\nRequired: Consider your home country. Identify which of these factors has had the strongest influence on the development of accounting in your country. Provide specific examples to support your position.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9972661137580872}
+{"content": "Nature, Vol.587, No.7832, 139-+, 2020\nThe landscape of RNA Pol II binding reveals a stepwise transition during ZGA\nZygotic genome activation (ZGA) is the first transcription event in life(1). However, it is unclear how RNA polymerase is engaged in initiating ZGA in mammals. Here, by developing small-scale Tn5-assisted chromatin cleavage with sequencing (Stacc-seq), we investigated the landscapes of RNA polymerase II (Pol II) binding in mouse embryos. We found that Pol II undergoes 'loading', 'pre-configuration', and 'production' during the transition from minor ZGA to major ZGA. After fertilization, Pol II is preferentially loaded to CG-rich promoters and accessible distal regions in one-cell embryos (loading), in part shaped by the inherited parental epigenome. Pol II then initiates relocation to future gene targets before genome activation (pre-configuration), where it later engages in full transcription elongation upon major ZGA (production). Pol II also maintains low poising at inactive promoters after major ZGA until the blastocyst stage, coinciding with the loss of promoter epigenetic silencing factors. Notably, inhibition of minor ZGA impairs the Pol II pre-configuration and embryonic development, accompanied by aberrant retention of Pol II and ectopic expression of one-cell targets upon major ZGA. Hence, stepwise transition of Pol II occurs when mammalian life begins, and minor ZGA has a key role in the pre-configuration of transcription machinery and chromatin for genome activation. Binding of RNA polymerase II during zygotic genome activation in mouse embryos is determined using the newly developed method Stacc-seq.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9803224802017212}
+{"content": "North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants increase bird populations and wetland habitat, while supporting local economies and American traditions such as hunting, fishing, bird watching, family farming, and cattle ranching. Wetlands protected by NAWCA provide valuable benefits such as flood control, reducing coastal erosion, improving water and air quality, and recharging ground water.\nThe NAWCA program provides matching grants to wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. There is a Standard and a Small Grants Program. Both are competitive grants programs and require that grant requests be matched by partner contributions at no less than a 1-to-1 ratio.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6591067314147949}
+{"content": "The origins of digital storytelling are seen to be the pioneering work led by Dana Atchley and Joe Lambert in California in the 1990s (Hartley & McWilliam, 2009). The emergence of digital storytelling at this time was a reflection of the increasing accessibility of digital technologies and a cultural shift toward the consumer as producer that has continued further with Web2.0 technologies. The innovation led by Atchley was to ‘develop an exportable workshop-based approach to teach “ordinary” people ... how to produce their own personal videos’ (Hartley & McWilliam, 2009: 3).\nHartley & McWilliam (2009:4-5) argue that at this moment in time digital storytelling provides a pivotal term that can be used to represent:\nAn emergent form, combining the personal narrative and documentary A new media practice, combining individual tuition with new publishing devices An activist/community movement, combining experts with consumer led activity A textual system, challenging the traditional view of the producer/consumer model and new forms of literacy.\nA typical digital story created within this tradition is a personal narrative of no more than 2-3 minutes. Burgess & Klaebe (2009: 155) identify two important core elements in the wide range of practice that has evolved in this tradition: the collaborative workshop and the first-person narrative. The workshop element, whereby support can be provided for the crafting of stories, contrasts digital stories created in this tradition with the more informal ‘stories’ that are being made available through Web2.0 platforms such as YouTube. These creations are less ‘top-down’ in approach and highlight a criticism of the CDS model that it can be too ‘teacher-centric’ (Hartley & McWilliam, 2009: 15). This CDS approach, while using simple technologies, has also been critcised for being 'deceptively complicated' because of the formalised workshop approach (Dush, 2009: 261). This will present barriers to use, particularly in educational settings, and make it difficult to sustain as a practice. The focus on the personal narrative also represents a potentially restrictive view for educational use, and Hartley & McWilliam (2009: 15) note that the emphasis on self-expression can lead to a ‘serious’ work being underdeveloped. Other developers of digital stories have expanded the range of uses and the definition of digital storytelling; for example, the website 'Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling', developed at the University of Houston, organises stories into three categories:\nPersonal narratives Stories that inform or instruct Stories that examine historical events.\nThe CDS tradition of digital storytelling has informed and inspired a wide range of activities in different contexts. The workshop dynamic, as illustrated through the Capture Wales project (Meadows & Kidd, 2009: 106), lies at the core of why this approach has gone on to be used within community projects, health work and professional development. The workshop can have a theapeutic benefit, helping to create a coherent story of events which have personal value to the individuals involved. For example:\nPatient Voices Project: project to gather the stories of ordinary people to inform health care professionals\nKelvin Grove Urban Village: digital stories representing the indigenous, military, educational, residential and natural history of this Brisbane urban development.\nWithin education it is increasingly used within schools, particularly for engagement and literacy development, though the nature of digital storytelling does mean that the focus of use will vary by age. Within higher education digital storytelling is most common within education departments, reflecting the use in schools, and also in media production departments (McWilliam, 2009: 46). This pattern of usage does reflect the CDS tradition. The potential applications increase if a broader interpretation of digital storytelling is adopted, such as new media narrative. This wider pattern of usage has been evidenced at the University of Gloucestershire with use for a variety of purposes across a range of disciplines (Gravestock & Jenkins, 2009; Jenkins & Lonsdale, 2008).", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7880141735076904}
+{"content": "Dorri Partain Contributor The United States Congress was setting aside lands for national parks years before they had created a department to oversee those lands. Yellowstone, the first national park, dates to 1872 but the National Park Service wasn’t officially created by act of Congress until August 25, 1916. Operating under the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service has grown to manage 418 federal sites, including parks, monuments, memorials, military parks, historic sites, recreation areas, seashores, scenic riverways and scenic trails. Collecting fees to enhance national park lands for the comfort of visitors began with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act in 1908. The act has been updated nearly every decade since, with the Fund Act of 1965 stating, “Clear notice that a fee or charge has been established shall be posted at each area to which it is applicable” and “that no free passes shall be issued to any member of Congress or other government official.” The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 stipulates that 75% of fees collected for entrance, camping, and other permits shall be used for park maintenance and programs, with current entrance fees set at $25.00 per day for one vehicle and passengers, $15.00 for visitors arriving on foot or bicycle, and $25.00 for each motorcycle. Entrance fees are waived on six days each year: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary (August 4), the National Park Service Birthday (August 25), National Public Lands Day (September 25), Veteran’s Day and the first day of National Park Week. The Short-Term Entrance Permit for Rocky Mountain National Park shown here was issued July 23, 1968. Based on the entrance code, the entrance fee was $1.00 for one vehicle with passengers. The fee also included entrance to the Shadow Mountain National Recreation Area, located at the southwestern border just outside the national park.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7529469728469849}
+{"content": "Changing the expectations of delivery, drone delivery company Wing has been operating in select locations in Australia and across the world.\nAn average delivery time of 10 minutes due to the impressive speed and agility of the drones is set to transform how we view delivery services.\nAs a consumer this sounds like a dream- no longer waiting days for your items or sitting hungry for an hour until dinner arrives, but what does this mean for the skies above our towns or cities and what will happen to those who already work in delivery services?\nDelivery drones would mean an entire transformation of law and legislation to regulate airspace, leading to the privatization of an entire space which has been mostly unused. Drones continue to become more available faster than the laws that govern them are created. Across the world drones have led to issues surrounding damages caused by malfunctions or conflicts when drones are shot down by landowners. Scenarios that cause legislation to clash, creating a grey area of the unknown.\nThe commercial applications of drones raise several considerations surrounding monitoring and controlling them as well as remaining aware of weather conditions in specific areas. Advanced monitoring technology and autonomous systems make the drones not directly piloted by a person. While it removes the need for direct delivery drivers, drones create a new style of workforce required to ensure the technical systems function correctly.\nWith over 100 000 delivers made globally, Wing has seen a positive reaction from consumers. There are many questions surrounding the overall impact on the industry and society, following the issues at Amazon warehouses. As delivery times reduce, pressure from the competition could lead to workers being put under strain.\nWhile there are many concerns and questions surrounding Wing and their delivery drones, excitement about swift and contactless delivery continues to grow, and the nature of transport continues to evolve.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6254627704620361}
+{"content": "In this Section\n198943 Effectiveness of disaster surge training for public health nurses\nTuesday, November 10, 2009: 3:30 PM\nBackground: Due to current expectations of public health nurses (PHNs), competency based training for surge capacity is a critical need. This evaluation assessed the effectiveness of a blended educational intervention (in-class and online learning) developed to enhance Ohio PHNs self-perceived competencies regarding confidence and need for training in 25 previously validated PHN disaster surge competencies. The educational intervention, developed using adult learning principles, addressed the role and skills of PHNs in preparedness, response, and recovery related to public health surge events.\nMethods: A pre-intervention survey was given during each of the in-class seminars (N=182) to determine self-perceived confidence and need for further training prior to the competency building intervention. Post-intervention surveys were mailed to all participants who had completed the in-class seminar and at least portions of the online surge curriculum. Using paired t-tests, pre- and post-survey results were compared (N=54).\nResults: PHNs confidence in performing all 25 nursing competencies significantly increased and their self-perceived need for further training correspondingly significantly decreased. Subgroup differences at post-test indicated directors of nursing (n=19) self-perceived competence in describing crisis, crisis management, emergency, disaster, catastrophe, and surge was significantly greater than public health nurses (n=22). Those completing all components of the blended educational intervention had greater self-perceived confidence in their ability to locate their health department's disaster plan resources and their ability to describe the PHN functional roles in the plan.\nConclusions: Using a blended learning approach to surge training effectively improved confidence in competencies for PHNs and reduced the participants' perceived need for further training.\nPresenting author's disclosure statement:\nI agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9784997701644897}
+{"content": "We assess several key measures of tobacco use among underage individuals, including awareness of tobacco products, current and ever tobacco use, demographic characteristics, brand and flavors used, and sources of access. The annual target sample size for the survey is 5,000 individuals under the legal age for tobacco use. We met our target from May to November 2020, collecting data from 5,252 underage individuals. We shared this data with FDA and made the results public through our Altria Science website, where we provide updates every 6 months.\nThis Underage Tobacco Use Survey is designed to help us meet stakeholder expectations – made clear through interactions with FDA personnel evaluating product and claim authorizations, the Tobacco Product Scientific Advisory Committee, investors, public health groups and others – that we and other tobacco manufacturers need to understand the latest product-specific underage tobacco use trends.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9941077828407288}
+{"content": "Cement Q2 Earnings Preview - Double Whammy Of High Cost, Softened Prices To Weigh On Margins: KRChoksey BQ Blue’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy.\nKRChoksey Research Report\nWe expect the cement companies to remain resilient during the quarter, despite the confluence of negative factors such as seasonality, sand availability issue, and rising input cost, weighing on the sector.\nTraditionally, Q2 has been a muted quarter, but Q2 will be relatively stable in the current fiscal due to the lower base and improving demand environment.\nOverall, for Q2 FY22E, our cement coverage universe is expected to report sales growth of 8.4% YoY, and Ebitda will decline by 3.6% YoY.\nOn a sequential basis, most of the companies under our coverage are expected to report a de-growth, except for The Ramco Cements Ltd. which is expected to report a sales growth of ~14% mainly due to lower base.\nThe cumulative realisation for our coverage companies is expected to grow by ~4% YoY.\nClick on the attachment to read the full report: DISCLAIMER This report is authored by an external party. BloombergQuint does not vouch for the accuracy of its contents nor is responsible for them in any way. The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. For that you must always consult an expert based on your individual needs. The views expressed in the report are that of the author entity and do not represent the views of BloombergQuint. Users have no license to copy, modify, or distribute the content without permission of the Original Owner.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8047053813934326}
+{"content": "Biofuels and the need for additional carbon\nUse of biofuels does not reduce emissions from energy combustion but may offset emissions by increasing plant growth or by reducing plant residue or other non-energy emissions. To do so, biofuel production must generate and use ‘additional carbon’, which means carbon that plants would not otherwise absorb or that would be emitted to the atmosphere anyway. When biofuels cause no direct land use change, they use crops that would grow regardless of biofuels so they do not directly absorb additional carbon. All potential greenhouse gas reductions from such biofuels, as well as many potential emission increases, result from indirect effects, including reduced crop consumption, price-induced yield gains and land conversion.\nIf lifecycle analyses ignore indirect effects of biofuels, they therefore cannot properly find greenhouse gas reductions. Uncertainties in estimating indirect emission reductions and increases are largely symmetrical. The failure to distinguish ‘additional’ carbon from carbon already absorbed or withheld from the atmosphere also leads to large overestimates of global bioenergy potential. Reasonable confidence in greenhouse gas reductions requires a precautionary approach to estimating indirect effects that does not rely on any single model. Reductions can be more directly assured, and other adverse indirect effects avoided, by focusing on biofuels from directly additional carbon.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8201808929443359}
+{"content": "Judicial integrity, one of the pillars upon which rule of law rests, depends on a long list of factors which continues to be adapted in a fast-changing world. While national contexts vary, judiciaries often face comparable challenges in ensuring independence and integrity in their respective countries, and they agree on the need to ensure that guidelines on judicial matters remain current.\nWhile the basics of judicial integrity have been agreed and enumerated in the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct, the guidelines on some topical matters may not be up to the required standards. To overcome this, two big meetings were held in Seoul in December, the first organized by the Judicial Policy Research Institute of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea; the second, by UNODC.\nSextortion, as defined by the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), is the abuse of power to obtain a sexual benefit or advantage. As such, it is a form of corruption in which sex, rather than money, is the currency of the bribe. It is not limited to certain countries or sectors and can be found wherever those entrusted with power lack integrity and try to sexually exploit those who are vulnerable and dependent on their power.\nThe IAWJ has succinctly explained the principle underlying sextortion as follows: what distinguishes sextortion from other types of sexually abusive conduct is that it has both a sexual component and a corruption component. The sexual component of sextortion arises from a request - whether implicit or explicit - to engage in any kind of unwanted sexual activity, ranging from sexual intercourse to exposing private body parts.\nWhile the pace of developments in technology continues to accelerate to the great pleasure of many, it does present challenges to certain categories of professional disciplines whose nature does not lend itself well to much flexibility; with the preservation of judicial integrity at the helm of their principles, many judges may have difficulty embracing rapid innovation.\nJudges must comply with legal and ethical ramifications which other professions may not face when using technology. This is particularly the case when considering social media platforms, which have become ubiquitous in the last few years; inserting themselves into people's mundane activities, they allow instant communication with family, friends and total strangers, the sharing of holiday photos and funny memes, and the ability of commenting on news stories.\nThe effectiveness of any judiciary depends upon its perceived legitimacy, especially in the eyes of the public. This perception requires not only that the judges uphold the highest standards of integrity and independence, but also that states respect judicial independence and do not undermine judicial decisions.\nA successful judiciary is one whose members are appointed following a rigorous process assessing both the candidate's legal qualifications as well as integrity. Different countries' constitutions and other laws provide for different requirements, but it is crucial that only the best people are appointed to judicial positions. Judiciaries should not be politicized - this means that ruling parties should not appoint judges who will be answerable to them and not to the constitution and members of the public.\nEstablished in 2016, the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award is designed to showcase creative and outstanding achievements of anti-corruption projects from across the globe and publicly acknowledge these exceptional efforts.\nAwarded by the Rule Of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC), and presented in support of the anti-corruption mandate of UNODC, the initiative promotes the importance of tackling corruption and encourages the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5654458403587341}
+{"content": "A shortage of crypto expertise is driving up salaries in Indian firms involved in the domestic and worldwide blockchain industries, according to local media, citing data from recent research. In the last year, there has been a significant increase in the need for specialists in the sector. Crypto experience may earn you up to $100,000 per year.\nIndian IT organizations offering services to worldwide customers, fintech startups, and consulting firms have been fighting for professionals with experience in crypto technology, resulting in a wage war, according to the Economic Times. According to a business daily study, demand for this sort of expertise has grown considerably in recent months.\nAccording to the publication, the number of current job vacancies this month is over 12,000, representing a 50% rise over last year. The figures cited are from the most recent report from recruiting firm Xpheno.\nThe relatively young age of bitcoin technology, which is just a little more than a decade old, is likely the major cause for the disparity between the restricted number of specialists in the area and the open vacancies. The sector’s pay is being pushed up by a talent shortage.\nAccording to the report, salaries for professionals with eight to ten years of expertise may reach up to 80 lakh Indian rupees per year, which is more than $106,000 at the time of writing. Xpheno co-founder Kamal Karanth commented on the findings:\nDespite the 12-year life of the crypto domain, its mainstream visibility and talent-related attention is under a decade.\nAnother study, conducted by the Indian IT industry group Nasscom and cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx, found that the country’s crypto-tech business employs around 50,000 people. Nasscom senior vice president Sangeeta Gupta told the Economic Times that if the industry continues to develop at its present rate, the group anticipates 30 percent more employment to be generated in the coming months.\nCompanies in the field frequently seek candidates with blockchain, machine learning, security solutions, Ripplex solutions, data analysis, and front and back-end capabilities. According to Xpheno, there is a 30 to 60% talent supply deficit in certain high-demand skill categories.\nHowever, for some specialized talents in cryptography, cybersecurity, data analytics, and other fields, the gap has already reached 50 to 70%. According to Kamal Karanth, the struggle for talent and the existing wage war would continue for the next two years.\nPatrick.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6886988878250122}
+{"content": "Sustainability is the philosophy and practice of using resources in a manner that will preserve their supply perpetually into the future. It prioritizes the inherent value of complex and delicate environmental systems while recognizing the human need for consumable products, as well as more abstract economic and political considerations. Advocates of sustainability promote regulations, protections, and behavior shifts on a large social scale, as well as individual habits that reduce our detrimental impact on our surroundings, aiming for a balanced relationship between ourselves and our world.\nWe’ve started gathering valuable information on this topic, but haven’t yet curated the findings.\nThe Great Turning identifies the shift from a self-destroying political economy to one in harmony with Earth and enduring for the future. It unites and includes all the actions being taken to honor and preserve life on Earth. It is the essential adventure of our time.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5329971313476562}
+{"content": "One of the most chilling stories in the natural world, seemingly only in the imagination, has obvious evidence. It is the story of an eel stabbing the neck of a heron despite being swallowed by a predator.\nThe images were taken by Sam Davis in Ireland. Initially, he saw a heron in flight with a strange object hanging below its neck. He guessed that the bird was bitten on the neck by a snake or some other species and refused to let go.\nThe heron is flying with a strange object in the neck that makes many people curious\nHowever, when he approached and photographed at a closer angle, he saw that the eel had pierced the neck of the cephalopod. Apparently, it was swallowed by the heron and used its sharp tail to tear the flesh of the predator to get out.\nThe scene looks like something out of a horror movie, but it’s not without foundation. The heron is the eel’s number one enemy, but if it swallows its prey alive, it’s unknown what will happen.\nEels with pointed tails often stab the stomach or body of a predator to find a way to escape. However, the time it got stuck in the escape process while the heron did not die, it became the target of both eagles and foxes.\nPerhaps, an inevitable sad ending due to the not-so-light wound and the stalking of predators.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5595227479934692}
+{"content": "ABSTRACT\nComputational tools for integrative analyses of diverse single-cell experiments are facing formidable new challenges including dramatic increases in data scale, sample heterogeneity, and the need to informatively cross-reference new data with foundational datasets. Here, we present SCALEX, a deep-learning method that integrates single-cell data by projecting cells into a batch-invariant, common cell-embedding space in a truly online manner (\ni.e., without retraining the model). SCALEX substantially outperforms online iNMF and other state-of-the-art non-online integration methods on benchmark single-cell datasets of diverse modalities, (e.g., scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq), especially for datasets with partial overlaps, accurately aligning similar cell populations while retaining true biological differences. We showcase SCALEX’s advantages by constructing continuously expandable single-cell atlases for human, mouse, and COVID-19 patients, each assembled from diverse data sources and growing with every new data. The online data integration capacity and superior performance makes SCALEX particularly appropriate for large-scale single-cell applications to build-upon previously hard-won scientific insights. Competing Interest Statement\nThe authors have declared no competing interest.\nFootnotes\n↵5 Co-first authorship", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9670259952545166}
+{"content": "In this webinar, Equitable Origin shares the insights gained and outputs generated from a ten month project funded by the ISEAL Innovations Fund to explore how FPIC processes could be better monitored and verified. The right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) is a key principle of international human rights law.\nThis desk research is an output from the Delta Framework, an ISEAL Innovations Fund supported project that is developing a cross-commodity framework for sustainability monitoring and reporting.\nThis report presents methodology and results of the ISEAL Innovations Fund-supported project 'Codifying Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in Voluntary Standards Systems', led by Equitable Origin", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9788732528686523}
+{"content": "Chapter\nChapter\nPlasticity across Generations\nDOI link for Plasticity across Generations\nPlasticity across Generations book\nABSTRACT\nPlasticity is the ability of an individual organism or genotype to respond to environmental conditions, such that a given environmental state consistently induces a particular phenotype. Plastic responses are often associated with epigenetic modifications that mediate changes in gene expression and can have profound effects on fitness. While plasticity during the individual lifetime has been recognized for a long time, it is now clear that many environmental factors can induce epigenetic, physiological, or behavioral changes that have consistent effects on offspring development, and that some of these effects can persist for multiple generations. Such ‘transgenerational plasticity’ is a form of nongenetic inheritance, and studies on diverse organisms show that a broad range of environmental factors can induce transgenerational plasticity in physiological, behavioral, morphological, and life-history traits. This chapter considers the fitness effects of transgenerational plasticity and its potential to play a role in adaptive evolution. While some instances of transgenerational plasticity have clearly evolved as facultative, fitness-enhancing strategies, many examples of transgenerational plasticity are more plausibly interpreted as non-adaptive effects of stress or pathology. This chapter argues that considerable caution should be exercised in inferring adaptive function for observed transgenerational plasticity effects. Nonetheless, both adaptive and non-adaptive forms of transgenerational plasticity could contribute to adaptive evolution. Many questions and controversies remain to be resolved about the phenotypic scope, fitness consequences, mechanisms, and evolutionary causes and consequences of transgenerational plasticity.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9211385846138}
+{"content": "A healthy workflow is an essential element of success for every professional team. However, problems begin to arise when a project manager has to orchestrate a consistent flow within a virtual environment.\nThe modern shift to a remote-heavy work model has put a novel kind of pressure on teams as they strive to stay on the same page. Flexible schedules and different time zones can make it difficult to be on the clock at the same time — let alone to collaborate together.\nHere are a few suggestions for simple yet effective ways to overcome those growing pains and reconcile your team’s workflow.\n1. Create Crystal Clear Agendas\nMeeting agendas aren’t a perfunctory step of a professional gathering. They’re an art form that, when done well, can revolutionize the productivity of a meeting. Agendas provide purpose, set expectations, empower individuals, and enhance focus.\nA good meeting agenda should include the topics being addressed as well as action items, talking points, and other activities. These should be outlined, with each task assigned and meeting objectives unequivocally stated.\nThe meeting organizer owns the agenda, but it’s absolutely critical to provide the agenda to the entire team before the meeting. By doing this, you ensure that, whenever your team is assembled for a few moments, everyone comes prepared and informed.\n2. Embrace Asynchronous Meetings\nWhen you think of a meeting, it evokes images of well-dressed employees gathered around conference tables in the same space. It’s time to throw that idea away.\nInstead, try using an asynchronous meeting approach. This is a kind of meeting where communication doesn’t happen in real-time and also doesn’t require an immediate response. By sending out a pre-recorded video of the meeting, it allows meetings to take place without the need to align schedules.\nAn asynchronous meeting can be as simple as an email exchange or communication via some other messaging application that doesn’t require real-time attendance. However, that doesn’t mean you let the conversation run wild.\nTo hold a real asynchronous meeting, you must provide a sense of structure. Meeting organizers must select a limited number of participants and create an agenda with a clear purpose. As the meeting “takes place,” they must also set clear deadlines, invoke responses, and generally oversee the progress of the event.\n3. Set Up a Centralized, Cloud-Based Workflow\nIt’s easy to attack the inefficiencies of meetings, especially in an online format. However, the truth is, meetings do offer a sense of structure and forward momentum for a team.\nOne of the best ways to maintain this progress with a multi-time zone workforce is by setting up a centralized, cloud-based workflow space for your team’s activities. This isn’t just referencing a cloud data storage solution like Google Drive or DropBox. It can require a full-blown workflow application.\nA good workflow app doesn’t just offer universal access to critical team information. It also helps shepherd your team through its activities through things such as setting deadlines and assigning responsibilities. It also provides a central, organized space where your team can upload shared documentation from various third-party applications.\nThe remote work world has a plethora of benefits. But that doesn’t change the fact that it has thrown a monkey wrench into the workflow factor for a lot of companies.\nThe good news is that there are alternatives that can ameliorate the issue. If you’re willing to embrace things like clear agendas, asynchronous meetings, and workflow apps, you can eliminate the bulk of the need for regular meetings — and not shed an ounce of productivity in the process.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6615660190582275}
+{"content": "Abstract\nDesign teams commonly form quantitative functional specification lists that define performance targets for a product. Meeting these specifications ensures that the customer needs are satisfied. A central difficulty is to identify the relevant metrics to use as specifications. A working methodology is presented here to establish relevant, quantitative, measurable performance specifications. To start, customer needs, their importances, and the customer use patterns are gathered for the product. Voice-of-the-customer methods are augmented to distinguish no-compromise constraints that must be met. Next, a design is analyzed to establish a representative function structure, applying Pahl and Beitz’s systematic design approach. An optimal function structure can now be defined by a condition of simultaneous maximum simplicity and comprehensive coverage of the gathered customer needs. The function structure can then be used as a list over which specifications are to be made, with at least one specification per sub-function. Having a rational function structure allows a team to more easily determine variables on which to make specifications. A team can then use the House of Quality to document and form consensus over these specifications in the typical way.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5379244089126587}
+{"content": "Ellen is an ESRC-funded PhD student in the Centre for Language and Communication Research at Cardiff University. For her doctoral project, Ellen has designed a vocabulary development programme, which explores whether explicit teaching of word parts, word history and vocabulary decoding skill could influence pupils’ ability to comprehend complex academic vocabulary at the transition from primary to secondary school. Her research also investigates the social factors which may influence pupil vocabulary development. Overall, her work aims to understand strategies that could be used to address the ‘word gap’—where children have a vocabulary below age-related expectations—and inform English language pedagogical practice in the future.\nAlongside her research, Ellen works as tutor on Cardiff University’s English language degree programme and as a writing support tutor for the School of English, Communication and Philosophy. Ellen is committed to supporting young people from all backgrounds access new educational experiences and build confidence in their skillsets. She works as a tutor and mentor for four educational charities: the English Speaking Union, the Brilliant Club, Cardiff University’s ‘Step Up to University’, and Wales’ Seren Award. She supports these charities by delivering subject specific and skills-based masterclasses, offering one-to-one academic and career development support, and facilitating literacy and oracy workshops that aim to help young people develop the communication skills they need to thrive.\nEllen has also worked as an Education Policy Research Intern for the Welsh Government. She wrote two evidence-based reviews that informed the National Strategy for Education Research and Enquiry in Wales.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8954995274543762}
+{"content": "spotlight on electric vehicle infrastructure\nPublic car-charging infrastructure is a key part of the UK Government’s recently announced Green Industrial Revolution, which includes £950 million to support the roll-out of rapid EV charging hubs at every service station on England’s motorways and major A-roads, as well as £90 million to fund local EV charging infrastructure to support the roll out of larger on-street charging schemes.\nWith charging capacity a concern for potential EV buyers, the challenge for network and infrastructure providers lies in differentiating their brands, scaling up their networks, and building a base of satisfied users.\nDownload our spotlight below to learn how EV marketers can address a diverse range of decision makers, influencers and users.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6192361116409302}
+{"content": "Raptor Project\nRAPTOR PROJECT\nINTRODUCTION\nTo align with IGO’s strategic focus on clean energy metals, IGO prioritises the exploration of terranes prospective for polymetallic magmatic nickel sulphide and sediment hosted copper deposits.\nThe Company has acquired exploration access to extensive belt-scale land positions across Australia and in Greenland, and all are highly prospective for multiple large base and precious metals discoveries (Figure 1).\nFigure 1 – Location Map of IGO’s Belt-scale Exploration Projects and Operations\nThe Raptor Project is a belt-scale Proterozoic magmatic nickel-copper sulphide project, which has had very little modern exploration. The project has similar geology to IGO’s Fraser Range and Kimberley projects. Raptor complements the long-term outlook of IGO’s Ni exploration portfolio as a less mature, but highly prospective 100%-owned landholding covering 17,161km\n2.\nTECHNICAL OVERVIEW\nRaptor is a first-mover, belt-scale project where IGO is targeting the coincidence of a continent scale paleo craton margin and a regional scale gravity ridge anomaly (“Willowra Gravity Ridge”) in the Aileron Province (Figure 2). This geological feature is similar in scale to the Fraser Zone of the Albany Fraser Orogen and the Halls Creek and King Leopold Orogens in the East and West Kimberley, respectively. Access to the opportunity has been secured through open staking on a 100% IGO-owned basis.\nPrevious work in the area has only focused on gold exploration. Extensive vacuum and rotary air blast (RAB) drilling had been completed by previous explorers, but most of the samples collected were only assayed for gold and arsenic. IGO’s review of Northern Territory government open file data reports found one company that analysed for a broader suite of elements in the mid-1990’s and identified mafic and ultramafic rocks in the area. That company reported an intercept of 4m grading 1.35% Ni and 0.21% Cu from 39m in a metagabbro at the Osprey Target, and 28m grading 0.32% Ni and 0.31% Cu from 20m at the Kestrel Target in an “amphibolite”[1]. These results may be akin to the first discovery of nickel and copper at the Talbot Prospect in the Fraser Range during the early 1970’s, demonstrating that the processes required to potentially form world-class magmatic nickel-copper mineralisation has occurred in the terrane.\nOn-ground exploration by IGO is yet to commence due to the need to secure agreements with traditional owner groups prior to the granting of tenements. An on-country meeting was recently held and IGO is working with the Central Land Council to finalise a deed for exploration that will cover the entire Project.\nIGO has proactively collected airborne geophysical data across the entire belt through collaborative funding programs with the Northern Territory Geological Survey as part of their Resourcing the Territory initiative. The entire project area is now covered by 100m-spaced lines of aeromagnetic and radiometric data, and co-funding has recently been awarded to commence Airborne Electromagnetic surveying at a high priority area which includes the Kestrel Target.\nFigure 2 - Raptor Project tenements on colour Bouguer Gravity on TMI1VD grayscale aeromagnetic image, highlighting the Willowra Gravity Ridge & associated magnetic terrane hosting mafic-ultramafic intrusions\nIGO Raptor Project - updated October 2021\n1Edwards SE and Kellow M, 1996a. Annual Report for the Period 13 September 1994 to 12 September 1995, Tanami Project, EL6743, 6744 and 6745. Sons of Gwalia Limited. Open File Company Report, Northern Territory Geological Survey, CR1996-0011.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5282517075538635}
+{"content": "dc.description.abstract Beginning teachers often experience a range of challenges in their early years of teaching. From the complexities associated with planning sizeable learning sequences to the micro-skills required for classroom management, many beginning teachers can feel overwhelmed and become disenchanted with the work they do. Managing learning activities and differentiating for the diverse needs of every student in the classroom is a significant source of anxiety for many beginning teachers. Differentiation is, within itself, a complicated and involved process concerned not only with knowing students, but also with how to identify their needs and construct appropriate learning sequences for them. The consequence of self-doubt, confusion, and fear is that neither teacher nor students may get to experience the benefits of a well-differentiated classroom. This study employs a design-based research approach to explore how a personality-focused lens might be leveraged for the purposes of assisting two beginning teachers in junior-secondary classes to differentiate instruction. Through a series of iterative cycles, I worked with the beginning teachers as a co-participant, researcher, and mentor to support the designing of differentiated learning sequences. The cooperative and dialogic approach prompted a shift in the beginning teachers’ understandings of their self-efficacy and agency concerning differentiation. Data were collected through various sources including a baseline individual semi-structured interview, journaling, the collection of research artefacts, and a series of four dyadic semi-structured interviews. The data were thematically analysed and sorted into overarching themes that enabled or constrained the beginning teachers’ shifting experiences. The findings suggest that providing a space for the beginning teachers to critically reflect on, and extend, their pedagogical practices and understandings of differentiation supported the enactment of new methods for instruction.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8586083650588989}
+{"content": "Building from my article last fortnight, I am pleased to inform readers that the Worcestershire LEP has officially launched its new Plan for Growth, outlining the 20-year strategy for the county.\nThe new strategy was launched alongside the arrival of the National Net Zero Carbon Tour Bus in Worcester, which you will remember I discussed a few weeks back. The team presented the strategy at the Business Breakfast event which was run by the Worcestershire Growth Hub to help businesses access support to make sustainability changes.\nThe Plan for Growth showcases the challenges facing the 5 key areas of the Government’s Industrial Strategy which are, People, Place, Infrastructure, Business Environment, and Innovation. All of which have their own challenges which must be overcome to achieve the Worcestershire LEP’s vision of ‘a connected, creative, dynamic economy for all’.\nThe Worcestershire LEP have built the Plan for Growth upon the successes from the previous strategy document, including achievements such as securing two Careers Hubs to help better engage the business community with schools and education, securing one of the six initial Government funded 5G testbeds and unlocking infrastructure through the introduction of the first rail station in over 100 years in the county, Worcestershire Parkway.\nIt is important to note that the Plan for Growth has been built working closely with numerous partners across the county, to ensure a coherent and united approach to delivering on the action points in the strategy.\nAmplifying the physical launch we held, the Worcestershire LEP team have produced a series of digital content which includes videos focused on what the strategy means for the county, and the challenges facing the key development areas for the LEP, Business Support, Careers and Skills and Net Zero and Sustainability.\nI’d like to take a moment as so much has been delivered with the strategy we’ve had so far. This Plan for Growth is all about our evolution of the strategy to the next stage. We need to keep on building, keep on delivering the numbers, to the benefit of everybody within the county. This is not just about the businesses, everybody has got to win out of this.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.6666703820228577}
+{"content": "Dec 31, 2018\nMany patients present to our emergency departments with worrisome symptoms, but we physicians can find no objective evidence that they have disease. In this episode, I present a hypothesis to explain what is causing this confusing situation. By offering our patients an understandable explanation for what is happening to them we can more effectively reassure them and begin the journey toward relief.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.999184250831604}
+{"content": "Zooarchaeologists and geneticists are exploring how wolves and domestic dogs have been humanity’s predator, prey, and partner.\nA new finding suggests hominins left the African continent at least 500,000 years earlier than previously thought.\nA new theory challenges assumptions about when and how our ancestors altered their behaviors to boost brainpower.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9680978059768677}
+{"content": "Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Lawyer\nHelp Starts with The Champion Firm.\nOver $65 Million Won.\nNo Fees Unless You WinGet a Free Consult\nHablamos Espanol\nDon't accept less than what fair if you were struck by a reckless driver. We'll answer any questions and fight for everything you deserve.\nExperience & Service Matter. Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Atlanta, GA\nWalking down the side of the road seems, at first, safer than driving. As a pedestrian, the hazards of large vehicles should not endanger you. Unfortunately, sometimes, you must share the road with those vehicles. Sometimes, those vehicles fail to share the road with you. In a pedestrian accident with a vehicle, the pedestrian often comes out with significant, severe injuries, many of which can cause life-changing results.\nLife After a Pedestrian Accident.\nAfter a pedestrian accident, you may find yourself left with serious injuries that make it difficult to move forward with your life. You may suffer:\nSpinal cord damage, including limited or even permanent paralysis Amputations Traumatic brain injuries Organ damage\nPedestrian accidents can leave you struggling with lifelong complications that transform your ability to do the things you have always done in the past: your ability to work, participate in leisure activities, and even care for yourself\nWe demand your settlement as soon as possible. Get What’s Fair After a Pedestrian Accident – Faster\nWe know the costs add up quickly for injured pedestrians. While some things take some time, we don’t wait around. As soon as it’s possible, we’ll demand a fair settlement. Our experiences and commitment help us resolve your claim quickly.\nWe never settle for less than what you deserve. The Cost of Hiring an Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Attorney.\nAfter a pedestrian accident, cost becomes a significant factor in many of your decisions. You do not want to miss out on any of the benefits of hiring an attorney, but you may worry that you cannot afford one.\nAt The Champion Firm, we are committed to helping our clients receive higher levels of compensation than they would receive on their own—even after they pay attorney fees. We accept personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis: our fee comes only as a portion of any compensation you receive. Not only that, we start with a free consultation, so we can discuss your claim and get to know the circumstances of your accident before diving into the claims process. That consultation can give you solid advice about how to proceed regardless of your injuries and your needs.\nClient Stories Dajaneshia | Car Accident Michael | Car Accident Natalia | Premises Liability Robyn | Slip and Fall Jake | Car Accident Sue | Slip and Fall Judith | Medical Malpractice Champion Firm Client | Motor Vehicle Accidents Wanda | Wrongful Death Champion Firm Client | Motor Vehicle Accident Walter | Motor Vehicle Accident Michael | Slip & Fall", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.550955593585968}
+{"content": "On Friday, September 23, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the\nfinal rule to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85% by 2036. The rule sets baselines for HFC production and consumption from which reductions can be measured and establishes a compliance and enforcement program. In addition to announcing the final rule, EPA also announced an interagency task force with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prevent the illegal import and trade of HFCs. (more…)\nU.S. President Joe Biden\nunveiled an initiative to promote the production and use of sustainable fuel in the aviation industry on Thursday, September 9. This initiative includes a goal to cut emissions in the aviation sector by 20% by 2030 and is part of the Administration’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. (more…)\nOn Friday, April 9, President Joe Biden released a $1.52 trillion fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget proposal. Referred to as the “skinny budget,” the document includes top-line figures and high-level summaries the White House will supplant with the full budget proposal later this spring. The release of the skinny budget starts the often-challenging process for Congress to pass an appropriations bill by the end of September, when the FY21 appropriations expire. (more…)\nIn an April 7 Agencywide\nmemorandum, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Administrator Michael Regan recommitted EPA to advancing environmental justice initiatives. Administrator Regan stated that it would be one of his “top priorities” to address environmental effects on communities whose residents are predominately of color, Indigenous, or low-income.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5231771469116211}
+{"content": "The price of Ether (ETH) is lagging Bitcoin's (BTC) price action by 13% in October, but is this relevant? To date, the altcoin has still outperformed BTC by 274% in 2021. However, traders tend to be short-sighted and some will question whether the Ethereum network can successfully migrate to proof of stake (PoS) validation and finally solve the high gas fees issue.\nMoreover, the increasing competition from smart contract networks like Solana (SOL) and Avalanche (AVAX) have been worrying investors:\nOne big problem with the “ETH is ultra sound money” meme is that EIP-1559 only limits the supply of ETH if Ethereum continues to have lots of transactions. It’s just as possible that people will tire of $80 gas fees and opt for one of numerous alternatives (SOL, AVAX, etc).— dennis in SF // OP_CTV (@pourteaux) October 8, 2021\nAccording to Cointelegraph, the recent speculation over the possible approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) raised traders' appetite for BTC. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to announce its decision on multiple ETF requests over the next couple of weeks. However, it remains a possibility that the regulator will postpone these dates.\nPro traders are unfazed by the recent price stagnation\nTo determine whether professional traders are leaning bearish, one should start by analyzing the futures premium — also known as the basis rate. This indicator measures the price gap between futures contract prices and the regular spot market.\nEther's quarterly futures are the preferred instruments of whales and arbitrage desks. These derivatives might seem complicated for retail traders due to their settlement date and price difference from spot markets, but their most significant advantage is the lack of a fluctuating funding rate.\nThe three-month futures typically trade with a 5% to 15% annualized premium that follows the stablecoin lending rate. By postponing settlement, sellers demand a higher price, and this causes the price difference.\nAs depicted above, Ether's failure to break the $3,600 resistance has not caused a shift in pro traders' sentiment because the basis rate remains at a healthy 13%. This shows that there is no excessive optimism at the moment.\nRetail traders have been neutral for the past five weeks\nRetail traders tend to opt for perpetual contracts (inverse swaps), where a fee is charged every eight hours to balance the leverage demand. To understand if some panic selling occurred, one must analyze the futures markets funding rate.\nIn neutral markets, the funding rate tends to vary from 0% to 0.03% on the positive side. This fee is equivalent to 0.6% per week and indicates that longs are the ones paying it.\nSince Sept. 7, there hasn't been any real indication of high leverage demand from either bulls or bears. This balanced situation reflects retail traders' lack of appetite for leverage long positions, but at the same time shows little panic selling or excessive fear.\nDerivatives markets show that Ether investors are not worried about the recent underperformance versus Bitcoin. Furthermore, the lack of excessive long leverage after a 274% gain year-to-date should be positively portrayed.\nBy leaving some room for bullishness without compromising the derivatives market structure, Ether traders seem prepared for a rally above its all-time high, especially if a Bitcoin ETF is approved.\nThe views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk. You should conduct your own research when making a decision.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7135707139968872}
+{"content": "We are suffering: According to the Center for Hate and Extremism, Black people are the most hated race in America. Combine this experience with over 400 years of racism, discrimination, and second class citizenship along with the various forms of social control used to attempt to subjugate Black people (e.g., lynching and mass incarceration) and you have a race of people who have endured chronic generational trauma. The ongoing experience of chronic hate and generationally transmitted trauma have negatively influenced the physical and psychological health of Black individuals with many studies suggesting a strong link between chronic illness and racial trauma. We should go to therapy because we got a lot to talk about. We are resilient: Encoded in the DNA of every Black individual is the resourcefulness, strength, and connectedness that was needed to survive a metaphorical “splitting of self.” The Africans transported across the Middle Passage essentially had their cultures forcibly removed from them and had to recreate a sense of self from nothing with only memories and stories to guide them as the generations progressed. However, out of this process arose a Black culture that has been revered for its authenticity, creativeness, and ability to give voice and connect others. The process of therapy can help Black people to rediscover their resiliency. We get better: Although, Black individuals are the least likely of any racial group to seek out therapy services, we get better at rates equal to or greater than our counterparts when we engage in therapy. Recent research has found that around 80% of Black individuals who participate in therapy report a significant reduction in distress. Our natural way of being as a culture supports this process through our emphasis on relationship building, narration and verbal communication, emotional expression, and process orientation. Essentially, who we are as a people helps us get better through the process of therapy.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.682661771774292}
+{"content": "References & Citations Bookmark(what is this?) Computer Science > Artificial Intelligence Title: Injecting Knowledge in Data-driven Vehicle Trajectory Predictors\n(Submitted on 8 Mar 2021)\nAbstract: Vehicle trajectory prediction tasks have been commonly tackled from two distinct perspectives: either with knowledge-driven methods or more recently with data-driven ones. On the one hand, we can explicitly implement domain-knowledge or physical priors such as anticipating that vehicles will follow the middle of the roads. While this perspective leads to feasible outputs, it has limited performance due to the difficulty to hand-craft complex interactions in urban environments. On the other hand, recent works use data-driven approaches which can learn complex interactions from the data leading to superior performance. However, generalization, \\textit{i.e.}, having accurate predictions on unseen data, is an issue leading to unrealistic outputs. In this paper, we propose to learn a \"Realistic Residual Block\" (RRB), which effectively connects these two perspectives. Our RRB takes any off-the-shelf knowledge-driven model and finds the required residuals to add to the knowledge-aware trajectory. Our proposed method outputs realistic predictions by confining the residual range and taking into account its uncertainty. We also constrain our output with Model Predictive Control (MPC) to satisfy kinematic constraints. Using a publicly available dataset, we show that our method outperforms previous works in terms of accuracy and generalization to new scenes. We will release our code and data split here: this https URL Submission historyFrom: Mohammadhossein Bahari [view email] [v1]Mon, 8 Mar 2021 16:03:09 GMT (3023kb,D)", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9110281467437744}
+{"content": "K-Pop sensations BTS perform their hit song Permission to Dance in a video produced at the United Nations. The video accompanies the bands remarks at the SDG Moment and is meant to draw their audiences attention to the importance of Keeping the Promise of the Sustainable Development Goals and to inspire action.\nWhat is your promise? - un.cheerity.com/ ------- The SDG Moment serves to place an annual spotlight on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will be held at the beginning of the United Nation’s General Assembly’s High-Level Week. It takes place as the world experiences a deeply uneven response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which risks creating a two-tier recovery with significant implications for the advancement of the SDGs, especially in developing countries. Convened by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Moment will provide world leaders with a platform to showcase the bold plans, actions and solutions that are needed to end the COVID-19 pandemic and set the world on course towards achieving the SDGs. Held in advance of major meetings on food systems, climate, energy, jobs and social protection, the SDG Moment event is expected to build the momentum needed to deliver on the Decade of Action and Keep the Promise of the SDGs.\n20 вер 2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7191988229751587}
+{"content": "Depressed commodity prices, oversupply issues in the platinum sector, gold price gains offset by currency fluctuations, and simultaneous increases in costs, have led to leaner operations at many southern African mines.\nWhile this is an understandable reaction to the economic context, the financial benefits of developing smarter mining operations should not be overlooked in the drive to cut costs.\nMining operations are complex and there is often no automated flow of information to a single repository.\nThis results in a lack of “overall” clarity as to what is happening on the ground across the mining enterprise.\nAnd insightful decision-making cannot take place in an environment where all the facts are not at hand.\nMany tasks on mines are spatial in nature (e.g. locating and quantifying resource, planning drill and blast, movement of ore, managing environmental impact, etc.) and a wealth of geo-spatial information is collected in the process of addressing these tasks.\nThis treasure trove of captured data is usually not mined for additional seams of valuable information.\nIn addition, the lack of a centralised information portal often leads to data sitting in disjointed data silos in professional fiefdoms where it cannot be accessed for further departmental and enterprise-wide benefit.\nSmart organisations are\ndata driven.\nThey enable strategic decisions affecting the bottom line to be made based on credible information.\nFor this to take place in the mining environment there needs to be a seamless flow of data from various sources that can be easily accessed via a single portal.\nThe solution is a map-driven platform which allows data to be easily visualised, understood and analysed by users.\nThe data accessed via the platform enables users to make informed decisions regarding tactical day-to-day decisions and overall organisational policy, depending on their level of responsibility, by showing a holistic view of all relevant data related to the operation in a single dashboard.\nThis real-world “digital twin” enables users to identify unanticipated opportunities to enhance operational functionality.\nInterestingly, it is not always the complex data sets which provide the most value to mining enterprises.\nOften simply making key data sets readily accessible to users across the organisation reaps the most benefit.\nThe key to deriving maximum benefit from a central data portal is organisational buy-in.\nThe benefits of sharing data in this way needs to be communicated with a clear understanding of the value it can provide to mining professionals, departments and the enterprise as a whole.\nUsers also need to be rewarded for populating the portal with data and for using the data.\nLocation data is a valuable commodity on mines, and mining organisations should not overlook the role it can play in enhancing safety, productivity, profitability and efficiency within lean environments through its conversion into actionable intelligence.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8043293952941895}
+{"content": "Gene Banks, Seed Libraries, and Vegetable Sanctuaries: The Cultivation and Conservation of Heritage Vegetables in Britain, 1970–1985\ndc.contributor.author Curry, Helen en dc.date.accessioned 2019-06-10T23:30:14Z dc.date.available 2019-06-10T23:30:14Z dc.date.issued 2019-12-10 en dc.identifier.issn 1556-486X dc.identifier.uri https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/293510 dc.description.abstract Individual seed saving and exchange are considered important components of contemporary efforts to conserve crop genetic diversity, which ramify at local, regional, and global scales. Yet the very fact that the contributions of these activities to conservation need to be made explicit by seed savers and those who study them indicates that the practices of seed saving and exchange may not immediately be recognized as conservation-oriented activities. This article investigates why and how individual seed saving came to be aligned with a broader conservation agenda in Britain through an historical examination of the promotion of seed saving by the Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA) in the 1970s and 1980s. It demonstrates how several HDRA initiatives that aimed to preserve vegetable diversity also re-inscribed British gardeners' ordinary labor as conservation work. This historical study complements sociological and ethnographic studies, highlighting the role of a prominent organization in creating pathways for individuals to engage in local, national, and international conservation through seed saving. It also serves as a reminder that the connections between these activities had to be made explicit—that is, that there was (and is) work involved in connecting individual acts of seed saving to conservation outcomes at different scales. dc.publisher American Anthropological Association dc.rights Attribution 4.0 International dc.rights.uri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ dc.title Gene Banks, Seed Libraries, and Vegetable Sanctuaries: The Cultivation and Conservation of Heritage Vegetables in Britain, 1970–1985 en dc.type Article prism.endingPage 96 prism.issueIdentifier 2 en prism.publicationDate 2019 en prism.publicationName Culture, Agriculture, Food and Environment en prism.startingPage 87 prism.volume 46 en dc.identifier.doi 10.17863/CAM.40648 dcterms.dateAccepted 2019-05-31 en rioxxterms.versionofrecord 10.1111/cuag.12239 en rioxxterms.version AM rioxxterms.licenseref.uri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ en rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate 2019-12-10 en dc.contributor.orcid Curry, Helen [0000-0001-9474-1528] dc.identifier.eissn 2153-9561 rioxxterms.type Journal Article/Review en pubs.funder-project-id WELLCOME TRUST (109337/Z/15/Z) cam.issuedOnline 2019-11-26 en dc.identifier.url https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/cuag.12239 en Files in this item This item appears in the following Collection(s) Cambridge University Research Outputs Research outputs of the University of Cambridge", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.648090124130249}
+{"content": "The Decade of Action and Small Island Developing States: Measuring and addressing SIDS’ vulnerabilities to accelerate SDG progress\nSmall Island Developing States (SIDS) face a unique set of vulnerabilities which impede their ability to achieve sustainable development. Structural factors, including their size, remoteness, limited resource base, market size, exposure to climate risks and natural disasters impact socio economic outcomes and their ability to achieve the SDGs. The COVID19 pandemic amplified those vulnerabilities with many SIDS countries being particularly affected by the drop in international tourism and travels and international remittances. To support the UN effort to develop a sound and robust Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI), this Working Paper presents a new pilot framework and MVI for tracking SIDS structural vulnerabilities by distinguishing across different SIDS categories.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9253905415534973}
+{"content": "The ice cream section of the frozen aisle at the grocery store has never been more competitive or saturated with options. In addition to dozens of flavors, you have low-fat and nonfat options. You have dairy-free and vegan options. You have locally and ethically sourced options.\nTo stand out from the crowd and deliver a customer experience that keeps people coming back, you need the right packaging.\nTraditionally, ice cream packaging has been made from wet-strength paperboard, which is lined with plastic to keep the package from deteriorating in the freezer. Of course, once you open one of those containers and start scooping, it loses its shape and becomes difficult to reseal, which can lead to leaks in the freezer.\nThis type of packaging also limits your design options. Colors tend to be muted and it’s difficult to use shiny, metallic finishes. These limitations are a big reason why so many ice cream products look similar on the shelf.\nCMG Plastics manufactures rigid plastic containers with in-mold labeling (IML) that overcome these limitations. Modern finishes and textures can be combined with vivid graphics and colors that are printed right into the plastic, creating a visual presentation that commands attention and enhances consumer perceptions.\nAt the same time, a clear container allows consumers to see what they’re buying. When you think about it, which do you think a customer would rather see, a photo of your ice cream on the package or the ice cream itself in the container?\nRigid plastic containers also maintain their shape after repeated use and are easily resealed to prevent leaks and maintain freshness. Once the customer finishes the ice cream, they can either rinse it out and use it for something else or recycle it. Our containers can be made with a percentage post-consumer recycled materials and offers a sustainable option that supports a circular economy.\nWe’re ready to help!\nCMG Plastics operates multiple in-mold labeling systems in manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Canada. If you’d like to discuss how we can enhance your ice cream packaging using rigid, clear containers with IML, contact us today! We look forward to helping you and will get back to you promptly.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5330525040626526}
+{"content": "Measurement of lidocaine half-life before and after initiation of therapy in HIV-patients with various anti-viral regimens: A. Lidocaine half-life - expressed in minutes - was significantly lower in HIV-patients without ART. * p < 0.05, n = patients' number. B. Lidocaine half-life - measured 3 and 6 months (mo.) after initiation of ART - was almost identical with no obvious changes under antiretroviral treatment in patients with HIV-infection. C. Hepatitis C co-infection in HIV-patients had no significant influence on lidocaine half-life and activity of cytochrome p450.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.996019721031189}
+{"content": "For only the second time since 1994, domestic cheese sales in the United States fell when compared to the previous year. In both instances, it took an economic shockwave to stop the sales ascent. Domestic demand fell 0.5% during the Great Recession of 2008. Likewise, purchases were off 0.1% in 2020 as COVID-19 gripped the world.\nOutside of those two market anomalies, cheese has been riding a high horse. If this dairy product was a rodeo participant, it would be a perennial winner destined for the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.\nUSDA released its annual per capita consumption data on September 30. Mozzarella, the star of the cheese aisle, fell 0.2% to a 12.3 pounds per person consumption figure. This was largely due to reduced restaurant sales as the pandemic unfolded.\nMozzarella married pizza long ago in an economic term known as a complement. In 1977, Americans consumed just 2.5 pounds of this Italian cheese. As the love affair with pizza unfolded, Mozzarella sales climbed to 8 pounds by 1997.\nAmerica’s next favorite cheese, Cheddar, essentially treaded water from 2019 to 2020, as sales moved from 11.16 to 11.20 pounds during that time span.\nTo comment, email your remarks to intel@hoards.com. Hoard's Dairyman Intel2021", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.898003876209259}
+{"content": "We will not write meal plans, as only Registered Dieticians are legally allowed to do so.\nWe use a variety of diet approaches, but we typically begin with a phase of tracking your intake to build awareness and nutritional knowledge. From there, depending on your goal, we may transition to targeting macronutrient ranges, otherwise known as flexible dieting, or we may transition away from tracking your intake and instead managing portion sizes and focusing on behavior change, moderation, and habit management.\nOur diet guidance will differ for each individual, since each client views food, diet, and making healthy lifestyle changes in a different way. We adapt accordingly to create the best avenue for long-term adherence and success for each individual we coach.\nOur approach to dieting is centered around making healthy lifestyle changes that will stick around, allowing you to maintain a healthy body composition and retain nutritional knowledge. The approach we use depends on what will be best for each client.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.7977091073989868}
+{"content": "Doctors are responsible for identifying your health problems and prescribing an effective course of treatment. When a doctor makes a mistake and fails to perform a critical procedure, you could suffer severe physical or emotional harm. Regardless of why a failure occurred, a doctor’s potential negligence could lead to life-altering consequences.\nAn experienced Albany failure to perform a critical procedure attorney could help you hold a physician accountable for their error. There may be many legal options available, including filing a lawsuit for the damages you sustained, so you may seek compensation. A focused patient’s rights attorney could defend you during a medical malpractice claim.\nWhat is a Misdiagnosis?\nOne of the first steps to treating a patient is the diagnosis. This can help a doctor determine a course of care. When a doctor misdiagnoses a patient, the patient may not receive the care, medications, or critical procedures they need.\nFor example, if a doctor misdiagnoses a patient’s traumatic brain injury as a simple headache, that patient may not receive important diagnostic tests and lifesaving care. In some cases, a doctor may correct a misdiagnosis. However, if a delayed diagnosis causes a failure to provide a critical procedure, an Albany lawyer could help harmed people recover compensation.\nCritical Emergency Room Failures in Albany\nAnother reason that a doctor may fail to perform a necessary procedure is their volume of work. A doctor may be too rushed or busy and forget to schedule or perform the procedure. This commonly occurs in emergency rooms. Most patients who visit the emergency room need immediate medical attention, but hospitals often dedicate only a limited number of nurses and doctors to these areas.\nWhy Might a Physician Fail to Perform a Critical Procedure?\nIn the fast-paced emergency setting, a physician may unwittingly overlook a patient’s need for a critical procedure. Sometimes, the doctor may be caring for another patient and forget to order a test or perform a necessary step in a patient’s care plan. Even if the healthcare professional is unaware of their failure to provide a critical procedure, an attorney in Albany could work to hold them accountable.\nWhat Compensation Could Injured Patients Seek?\nWhen a doctor or other medical professional neglects to provide adequate care for their patients, resulting in harm or injury, the victim could seek compensation for the resulting damage.\nIn Albany, individuals harmed by a doctor’s negligence and failure to provide a necessary procedure could seek compensation for:\nMedical expenses Wages lost due to time from work Pain and suffering A wrongful death, if applicable\nDetermining the value of this compensation may be difficult. Following a doctor’s failure to perform a critical procedure, an attorney experienced in defending patients’ rights could quantify the level of harm. Understanding the value of harm could help an attorney fight for a potential damage awards that accurately reflects injury.\nResolving Failure to Perform Critical Procedure Cases\nThere are two ways an attorney in Albany could favorably resolve a legal claim stemming from the failure to perform a critical procedure. Many of these cases result in a monetary settlement. When settlements are not an option, litigation is the next best chance to secure fair compensation.\nMost of the time, malpractice cases resulting from the failure to perform a critical procedure are resolved through negotiated settlements. Doctors and other medical professionals typically enjoy substantial insurance coverage that protects them from third party liability claims. While these insurance providers are often willing to settle these claims, their initial offers are rarely reasonable or fair. Insurance companies aggressively pursue lowball settlement offers, especially when they are dealing with injured individuals without legal representation.\nThese aggressive tactics are common with plaintiffs that do not have an attorney but the right legal representation could convince the insurance company to make a reasonable offer to settle.\nThere are times when a settlement in these cases is impossible. Some defendants will adamantly deny failing to perform a critical procedure. These individuals often refuse to consider any settlement offer and instead demand a trial.\nNo matter what their reasoning, trials are a reality in some cases. When a trial becomes necessary, the benefits of hiring an attorney with litigation experience is clear. The right attorney could not only develop a winning trial strategy but also do so in a way that removes the stress and worry from the plaintiff. Aggressively pursuing a trial verdict is one way to secure a favorable outcome in these cases.\nThe Time Limit to File a Lawsuit\nAs is the case with any medical malpractice, there is a time limit on the ability to file an injury claim following the failure to perform a necessary procedure. The deadline that applies to these cases—the statute of limitations—is one of the primary pitfalls that can come with a malpractice case.\nThe statutory period for these cases lasts for two years and six months. This 30-month period begins to expire on the date that the act of malpractice occurs. While this date is easy to identify when it comes to surgical errors, it can be more challenging in cases involving the failure to perform a critical procedure. That is because there is no clear date of when the malpractice occurs in these cases.\nGiven the complications that come with the statute of limitations, it is important to seek the guidance of an attorney. A seasoned lawyer could ensure that a lawsuit complies with the statute.\nThe consequences of failing to file a malpractice lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires can have dire consequences for a claim for compensation. Typically, the court will dismiss a failure to perform a critical procedure lawsuit with prejudice if it is filed after the deadline. This will bring a malpractice case to abrupt and permanent end, even if there is no doubt as to the existence of negligence. The guidance of an attorney could help to avoid these pitfalls.\nAn Albany Failure to Perform Attorney is Available to Help\nOften, critical procedures need to be performed as quickly as possible to prevent further damage. When a doctor fails to perform a critical procedure, the consequences can be serious. If your doctor neglected to order a test, failed to schedule you for surgery, or otherwise failed to treat your illness or injury, you may be able to recover compensation. A compassionate and skilled Albany failure to perform a critical procedure lawyer could review your case and explain how they may help. Reach out today to learn more.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.9818992614746094}
+{"content": "Accurate and confident energy production estimates are central to the efficient financing of solar energy projects. In 2019, DNV issued a white paper on the validation study of our own preconstruction energy assessments for utility-scale solar projects. One key finding from our previous study was that utility-scale solar projects, on average, were underperforming expectations by 3.1%, on a weather-adjusted basis.\nWe continue to invest in validating our preconstruction solar energy assessments against actual operating data in a process of continuous improvement. Since 2019, we have identified three methodology refinements that can reduce this shortfall: terrain, sub-hourly clipping and wind stow. Our new white paper is the addendum to our 2019 Solar Energy Assessment Validation Study and expands on the previous paper to evaluate the impact of subsequent methodology refinements.", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.8746078610420227}
+{"content": "On a typical day, you will find me seated before 25 community college students. Often I think, “Pinch me; I’m dreaming! Teaching is the most honored profession in the Universe.” Other days, I am nonplussed by the palm-sized babysitters, distractors and anxiety-soothers we call cell phones. Despite my efforts to challenge and inspire, students remain plugged in and tuned out. They are a constant, nagging reminder that disconnecting from technology is the only way back to a real, substantial and healthy life.\nFrom 2002-2005, I taught at Oglala Lakota College in South Dakota. I loved my Native students. I would relay an assignment and sit back. For the first 20 minutes, they would gaze vacantly as though at some invisible screen. I would get the dreads. I’d think, “Oh, no. They hate this project. I’m done!” In a matter of minutes, the room would be abuzz, not with sound, but with the vital energy of engagement. The students would cut, paste, read, think, write and think some more. By the end of class, they had created impeccable works of scholarship and art.\nI do not know how they fare now, as I have not returned since 2005. I can say with certainty that, at the time, concentrating in class or connecting to Gaia came naturally to the Lakota, who for a long time remained immune to the allure of the flip phone. Prior to the invasion of cell phones, news traveled by what is affectionately termed “the Moccasin Telegraph,” that mysterious\nje ne sais quoi method by which information, events, and gossip swiftly spread throughout the Native community — all without help from broadcast networks or radio towers.\nMy current crop of students spend their days with phone in hand or bud in ear. Contact with the natural realm — or any real plane of existence other than the technological — is an afterthought. Life ensues in the virtual realm of social media and the Internet. They will likely not pause to gauge the thickness of a squirrel’s fur and its predictive connection to the imminent onslaught of frigid weather. They are not inclined to attend to the conversation of crows, avian friends and messengers. They feign no interest in the waning of a fingernail moon, the popping of early spring buds or the sluicing of winter melt water, undulating in oily, rainbowy rivulets over the asphalt. All of these are, instead, “experienced” by clicking on a gif, YouTube video, Instagram or Snapchat.\nWhile I’m not in the business of conversion, I do see it as part of my job as educator to foster and facilitate the learning process. I want my students to experience the joy of discovering an unlimited well of ideas and creativity available by accessing the vibrant domains of self and Nature. Unlike my students at the tribal college, my Normandale students at present respond to new tasks with visible agitation, a flood of questions, and more than a few cleverly disguised attempts to bamboozle me into talking them through every micro-step and nuance of what ought to be their assignment. Were they simply to take a walk in nature to gather their shakes, they could easily uncover a wealth of inspiration through their own observations, talents and original creative ideas.\nYears ago, I had the impetus to write a treatise entitled “Spiritual Pedagogy.” Alas, I waited too long: that phrase has since taken hold in books and scholarly journals everywhere. Still, I hold fast to its source, which lies in Cedric Red Feather’s Mandan spiritual wisdom. He has taught, and still maintains, that there are four parts of a person: the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional/social. Address the spiritual, and all of the others fall in line.\nI cannot prescribe for anyone a particular path to the spiritual — for you must find it on your own. It may be as close as your own backyard. Take a walk within the natural world; listen intently to the super-numerous beings all around us. Therein lies the road back from your technological Emerald City. All you need do is click your heels three times and recite, “There’s no nourishment like Gaia. There’s no nourishment like Gaia.”", "pred_label": "__label__POS", "pred_score_pos": 0.5753944516181946}