A staple of southern U.S. and southeast Asian cuisines, okra is a classic addition to stews, sauces and bakes. However, the small vegetables are tasty on their own, becoming a great finger food for dipping and stuffing when deep-fried. Whether cooking a large quantity and freezing for later, or purchasing frozen pre-fried okra at your local grocery store, the best way to reheat these morsels so you retain both the flavor and crunch is through baking. The heat allows the outside to crisp up without becoming soggy.
Preparation
Prepare a baking sheet for the okra by lining it with parchment paper. Take the individual pods and place them on the sheet in one even layer, ensuring that there is space between each. Don’t stack the pods on the baking sheet, as this makes them soggy where they touch. Set the oven rack to the middle setting — this allows the heat to evenly circulate around the pods as they cook.
Temperature
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or the temperature called for on the okra package. Each individual okra pod or piece is so small that this high temperature cooks the pieces through without allowing them to go soggy. If wanting a deeper browned color than a light golden when the okra is ready, turn the temperature to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for several minutes at this temperature, tossing the vegetables frequently.
Time
Bake the okra for only a short time in the oven. Generally between 15 to 20 minutes is long enough to cook the vegetables through as well as provide a crispy exterior. If cooking on a lower heat than 400 degrees Fahrenheit, extend the time accordingly, adding on 5 to 10 minutes for each 25-degrees-Fahrenheit decrease.
Alternatives
For a lighter option, purchase okra that has been prepared and frozen, but is not fried. Bake it the same way you would the fried version and while it may not have as much flavor, it still retains the crunch gained through the baking process. Fried okra is often done in a deep-bottomed skillet, and can be reheated the same way. Place the okra in single layer in a skillet with a small amount of oil drizzled in the bottom. Fry on medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
References and ResourcesBarnes Jewish Hospital: Oven-Fried Okra
Fat-Free Vegan Kitchen: Oven-Roasted Okra


SHANGHAI – Macroeconomic conditions in any country are like running water. How large and fast is the flow? Where does it originate and where does it go?
The “main stream” of China’s economy is the vast flow of inward investment. China’s economy is prone to rapid growth, with buoyant investment demand sustaining powerful short-term inflationary pressures. As a result, credit controls on investment projects and a close watch on the money supply have been used to promote macroeconomic stability since China began its market reforms.
But in 2003, following five years of deflation, China’s economy entered a new phase. Overcapacity vanished, constraints on consumption were lifted, and a dramatic increase in household demand followed.
Since then, heavy industries – steel, automobiles, machinery, building materials, energy, and raw materials – have experienced an unprecedented investment boom, reflecting demand for urban construction, housing, transport, infrastructure, and equipment renewal. Not surprisingly, the economy began to overheat.


Teen Driving & Alcohol
The automobile has profoundly impacted our country; it has affected where we live, where we work, and how we spend our free time. However, teen driving also brings with it a great deal of responsibility and risk. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among young people 15-24 years of age. Underage drinking is implicated in a many of these deaths. Get the facts.


Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading Mycobacterium isolates: their association with plant roots First Online: Received: Revised: Accepted:
DOI: 10.1007/s00253-007-0840-0
Cite this article as: Child, R., Miller, C.D., Liang, Y. et al. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol (2007) 75: 655. doi:10.1007/s00253-007-0840-0 Citations 217 Downloads Abstract
Five environmental mycobacterium isolates that degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were associated with barley root surfaces after growth of the seedlings from inoculated seed. Mycobacterium cells were detected along the total root length for four of these isolates. These PAH-degrading mycobacterium strains had hydrophilic cell surfaces, whereas one strain, MCS, that was hydrophobic had reduced association along the root length with no cells being detected from the root tips. The root-tip-competent strain, KMS, was competitive for its root association in the presence of the root-colonizing pseudomonad,
Pseudomonas putida KT2440. All mycobacterium strains utilized simple sugars (fructose, glucose) and the trisaccharide 6-kestose, present in barley root washes, for planktonic growth, but they differed in their potential for biofilm formation under in vitro conditions. Mineralization of pyrene by the KMS strain occurred when the components in the barley root wash were amended with labeled pyrene suggesting to us that mineralization could occur in plant rhizospheres containing such mycobacterium strains.


If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
You will fail on the pathway to being like Jesus!
I don't write those words to discourage you, but to acknowledge a reality that we all know too well. Although we all are very aware of our own shortcomings, too often we don't acknowledge that failure is a part of the journey of spiritual growth. When we approach spiritual growth with the idea that as we respond to Jesus we will never sin, then our failure totally demoralizes us and leads to even less growth.
This is not to say that we should treat sin in our lives lightly! We should hate what sin does to our own spiritual lives and how it hurts the heart of the God we love. But what God is saying to us in today's passage is that He knows we will sin and has made provision for our forgiveness and restoration to a close walk with Him. How can this happen? Don't hide your sin in your shame and refuse to talk to God; rather, bring it into the light. Acknowledge it to God and ask Him not only to forgive you, but to restore your walk with Him.
"He is faithful"!


A double mattress topper can help your mattress last longer and increase night-time comfort. Couples who share a bed can opt for two different single mats to accommodate individual needs.
Natural feather varieties provide a luxurious, snuggly feel perfect for winter mornings, while memory foam adjusts to your body shape for added support where needed. A feather double mattress topper may not be suitible for those with allergies, but memory foam options are hypoallergenic. Upgrade your sleep comfort by adding a double mattress topper.
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About Unibail-Rodamco
Unibail-Rodamco is the largest commercial real estate company in Europe, with properties located across thirteen countries. It specializes in shopping centers, convention centers and office properties.
The Challenge
After conducting a customer survey, Unibail-Rodamco determined that providing shoppers with personalized experiences across malls was key to its future success. “We realized that most of our shoppers were anonymous, so we needed to learn who they were to give them the relevant experiences they were requesting,” said Julien Marlot, Digital IT Manager at Unibail-Rodamco. “We wanted to create something seamless, personally interactive and at the forefront of connected technology – so identity had to be at the center of the entire experience.”
The Solution
To turn anonymous shoppers into known customers, Unibail-Rodamco began implementing Gigya’s Registration-as-a-Service (RaaS) across shopping mall sites and mobile apps. RaaS reduces the authentication process to just two clicks by giving users the option to sign in using a username/password or an existing social network account. All data created as shoppers log in and interact across properties, including demographics, Facebook Likes and behavioral shopping patterns, is stored within Gigya’s dynamic schema Profile Management repository, where it is automatically normalized and indexed for easy reporting and analysis.
The Benefits
Giving users a convenient way to identify themselves, paired with the incentive of a personalized experience, resulted in a 26% increase in total registration rates, with 76% of new registrants opting to authenticate via social login. The ability to authenticate with touch versus type grew mobile share of registrations by 35X.
A centralized understanding of user identities enables UnibailRodamco to extend this connected experience to include users’ cars. With Smart Park, customers’ license plates are scanned and connected to their accounts as they enter the mall’s parking garage, and recognized vehicles are provided automatic entry. A user’s parking spot is automatically sent to her via push notification and saved in the app. At the end of her shopping session, she can use the app to guide her back to her spot.
Similarly, Smart Map pinpoints shoppers’ locations in the app to help direct them to the shops they want to visit across the mall. They can see stores with special offers near them, as well as create custom itineraries by shop category and loyalty offers. The app features a single loyalty card that can be used to find and redeem offers at any store. Socially logged-in users are also able to connect with friends shopping at the same time and meet with them in the mall.
Not only do these geolocation and loyalty features improve the user experience, resulting in a 92% growth in loyalty card subscriptions, but they also enable Unibail-Rodamco to collect valuable first-party data, including when shoppers visit, top stores and deals, users’ journeys through the mall and more. This information is used to create increasingly personalized content and communications for shoppers both in the app and across channels including email.
For example, when shoppers register with their Facebook accounts, Unibail-Rodamco gains permission-based access to their Likes. It is then able to surface promotions, events, store openings and other items relevant to these brands in shoppers’ app newsfeeds, as well as send them push notifications and emails.
While Unibail-Rodamco has deployed this connected shopping experience across twenty apps and shopping centers, it has plans to expand its Gigya implementation across more than sixty additional properties by the end of 2016.
By Don Kianian


According to The Conference Board, 40% of the US workforce will be poised for retirement within the next two years. What's your human capital strategy to hold onto and stay connected with this valuable talent, their contacts, and business wisdom?
Like many forward - thinking organizations, particularly in the science and engineering industries, Dow Chemical is embracing Corporate Social Networking technology to keep retirees engaged and connected with each other and the organization. Dow recognizes that relationships and connections with retirees through Corporate Social Networking technology will place them ahead of the looming brain drain and the global race to retain the institutional knowledge that retirees possess. In this webcast, Trish Bharwada will discuss how Dow Chemical is leveraging their Corporate Social Network to connect with their mature talent to accommodate cross-cultural considerations, ensure milestone successes, and achieve desired outcomes. Anne Berkowitch, CEO of SelectMinds, will present best practices and strategies to launch a networking initiative and stay connected and engaged with retirees for knowledge transfer, mentoring, and a just-in-time talent pool.


ERIC Number:ED210609 Record Type:RIE Publication Date:1981-Aug-25 Pages:9 Abstractor:N/A Reference Count:0 ISBN:N/A ISSN:N/A
Anxiety and Performance: Each Affects the Other One.
Ferguson, Eva Dreikurs
Investigators assessing the effect of motivation on performance rarely report the effect of performance on motivation. College students (N=48), preselected by anxiety scores, were tested on adjective pairs lists; additionally, anxiety was measured before and after task performance. Results showed that anxiety had a marked effect on verbal learning performance. In a second study of 24 subjects, the anxiety variable did not significantly alter verbal learning performance. Subjects (N=60) preselected on the Spielberger trait anxiety test were tested on a high-speed tachistoscopic task and were given the Spielberger State Anxiety test following performance. Tachistoscopic recognition was not significantly altered by trait anxiety, but a significant correlation occurred between state anxiety and performance. Subjects (N=40) preselected on the Spielberger state anxiety scale were given the scale again immediately preceeding the tachistoscopic task to reveal the effect of anxiety on performance. Results showed that anxiety had no significant effect on tachistoscopic recognition. While only one investigation obtained clear evidence that pre-performance anxiety significantly altered performance, subjects' anxiety was altered significantly as a function of task performance in all four investigations. The findings suggest that anxiety may not remain at a constant level for the duration of an experiment. (NRB)
Publication Type:Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers Education Level:N/A Audience:N/A Language:English Sponsor:N/A Authoring Institution:N/A Note:Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (89th, Los Angeles, CA, August 24-26, 1981).


Report (OEI-04-11-00680) 09-03-2013
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors and CMS's Actions To Address Improper Payments, Referrals of Potential Fraud, and Performance
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Summary WHY WE DID THIS STUDY
Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) are designed to protect Medicare by identifying improper payments and referring potential fraud to CMS. Prior Government Accountability Office work has identified problems with CMS's actions to address improper payment vulnerabilities, and prior OIG work has identified problems with CMS's actions to address referrals of potential fraud. Further, OIG has identified vulnerabilities in CMS's oversight of its contractors. Given the critical role of identifying improper payments, effective oversight of RAC performance is important.
HOW WE DID THIS STUDY
We collected RAC Data Warehouse (i.e., electronic database) files from CMS and data from RACs to determine their activities to identify improper payments and refer potential fraud in fiscal years (FYs) 2010 and 2011. We also collected data from CMS regarding activities to address vulnerabilities (i.e., improper payments exceeding $500,000 that result from a specific issue) and referrals of potential fraud. Finally, we collected RAC performance evaluations and performance evaluation metrics from CMS and determined the extent that RAC performance evaluations addressed these metrics. We also compared performance evaluation metrics to contract requirements to determine the extent that these metrics addressed contract requirements.
WHAT WE FOUND
In FYs 2010 and 2011, RACs identified half of all claims they reviewed as having resulted in improper payments totaling $1.3 billion. CMS took corrective actions to address the majority of vulnerabilities it identified in FYs 2010 and 2011; however, it did not evaluate the effectiveness of these actions. As a result, high amounts of improper payments may continue. Additionally, CMS did not take action to address the six referrals of potential fraud that it received from RACs. Finally, CMS's performance evaluations did not include metrics to evaluate RACs' performance on all contract requirements.
WHAT WE RECOMMEND
We recommend that CMS (1) take action, as appropriate, on vulnerabilities that are pending corrective action and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions; (2) ensure that RACs refer all appropriate cases of potential fraud; (3) review and take appropriate, timely action on RAC referrals of potential fraud; and (4) develop additional performance evaluation metrics to improve RAC performance and ensure that RACs are evaluated on all contract requirements. CMS concurred with our first, second, and fourth recommendations. CMS did not indicate whether it concurred with our third recommendation but noted that it has reviewed the six RAC referrals of potential fraud in our review.
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Problem: Channels are oftentimes subject to debilitating erosion due to the water contained by the channel walls. Depending on the velocity of the water flow and the frequency and degree of stormwater runoff, severe hydraulic stresses upon the channel walls can pose significant dangers to the system.
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Abstract
Abstract Continuing renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system antagonist therapy on the day of surgery is controversial, and appears to contribute to intraoperative hypotension. A patient presenting for cerebral aneurysm clipping continued her angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor on the morning of surgery, and subsequently experienced significant postinduction hypotension that culminated in cardiac arrest. Following successful resuscitation, she returned 6 weeks later to have her aneurysm clipped using identical anesthetic management; her blood pressure medications were held on the day of surgery.


Boyle's law, the principle that the pressure on a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperatures, is demonstrable with everything from balloons to soda cans to SCUBA gear. Aerosol cans and syringes both rely on Boyle's law in order to perform their functions as well.Continue Reading
In an aerosol can, the contents are mixed with a gas under pressure high enough to render the gas into a liquid. When the nozzle is opened, however, this reduces the pressure suddenly, allowing the gas to expand. As it does so, it forces its way out of the nozzle, carrying the contents with it. The same effect occurs when a pressurized soda can is opened, allowing pressurized carbon dioxide to form bubbles in the beverage.
Drawing blood with a syringe uses Boyle's law in a different way. When the plunger of the syringe is pulled back, it increases the volume of the chamber inside the syringe. This reduces the pressure, creating a vacuum effect. This draws blood into the chamber through the needle.
Divers must keep Boyle's law in mind at all times. When a diver descends, the pressure around him increases. This forces nitrogen into solution inside his bloodstream. If he ascends too rapidly, the dissolved nitrogen expands suddenly, forming bubbles. This causes the painful and potentially life-threatening condition known as the bends, and only returning to a pressurized environment can reverse it.Learn more about States of Matter


While neutral colors such as tans and greens are commonly chosen for bathrooms, design experts say a combination of black and white is becoming increasingly popular.
Many different styles and sizes of bathroom vanities are available in both black and white. While a white vanity adds a clean, fresh look to a space, a black vanity adds a sense of sophistication. However, instead of installing these pieces against a different colored backdrop, experts suggest sticking to a purely black and white color scheme to create a beautiful and elegant space.
For instance, a white vanity, bathtub and toilet set in a room with black walls and white trim looks anything but dark and dreary. Add in a black and white patterned shower curtain as well as pops of another color (such as yellow) for a truly fabulous bathroom design. DIYNetwork.com suggests that adding a vase of yellow flowers, some yellow candles and other elements help to soften the deep black walls.
A similar effect can be achieved by painting walls white and adding a black vanity, shower curtain and other accents. While small pops of color through the addition of towels, art and other décor items are interesting, sticking to just black and white with the addition of some gray accessories is also an option.
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dc.description.abstract Background: The aim of this study was to explore changes in the BMI-distribution over time
among Norwegian adolescents.
Methods: Height and weight were measured in standardised ways and BMI computed in 6774
adolescents 14–18 years who participated in the Young-HUNT study, the youth part of the Healthstudy
of Nord-Trondelag County, Norway in 1995–97. The results were compared to data from
8378 adolescents, in the same age group and living in the same geographical region, collected by
the National Health Screening Service in 1966–69.
Results: From 1966–69 to 1995–97 there was an increased dispersion and a two-sided change in
the BMI-distribution. Mean BMI did not increase in girls aged 14–17, but increased significantly in
18 year old girls and in boys of all ages. In both sexes and all ages there was a significant increase
in the upper percentiles, but also a trend towards a decrease in the lowest percentiles. Height and
weight increased significantly in both sexes and all ages.
Conclusion: The increased dispersion of the BMI-distribution with a substantial increase in upper
BMI-percentiles followed the same pattern seen in other European countries and the United States.
The lack of increase in mean BMI among girls, and the decrease in the lowest percentiles has not
been acknowledged in previous studies, and may call for attention. en


Abstract
Objectives: To describe clinical outcome after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) due to graft failure. Background: Limited data are available on outcome after PCI for graft failure-induced ACS in the drug-eluting stent (DES) era. Methods: Patients were identified who underwent PCI either with DES or BMS for ACS due to graft failure between January 2003 and December 2008. Follow-up was performed at 1 year and April 2011. The primary endpoint was the composite of death, myocardial infarction (MI), or target vessel revascularization (TVR). Kaplan–Meier estimates were calculated at 1 and 5-year follow-up. Predictors were identified by backward selection in Cox proportional hazards models. Results: A total of 92 patients underwent PCI, of which 77 were treated with bare metal stents (BMS) and 15 with DES. Patient and procedural characteristics were similar in both groups. Mean follow-up was 3.2 years. Five-year composite event rate was 65.9% after BMS vs. 43.4% after DES implantation (
P = 0.17). Individual endpoints were comparable in both groups. Recurrence of angina, hospitalization, and repeat interventions were similar. After multivariable adjustment, the use of DES was not associated with a significant reduction in the primary endpoint (HR = 0.44, 0.18–1.04, p = 0.06). Conclusion: In patients presenting with ACS due to acute graft failure, long-term outcomes remain poor. In a nonrandomized comparison with BMS, DES use was not associated with significant improved long-term clinical outcomes. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.


Abstract Problem: To determine if the stage of oestrous cycle, at the time of immunization, affects the magnitude of mucosal and systemic immunity. Method of study: Female BALB/c mice were immunized with tetanus toxoid and cholera toxin by the oral, intranasal and transcutaneous routes. Groups of mice were immunized at proestrus, oestrus, postestrus and diestrus. Antibodies in serum and mucosal secretions were determined by ELISA and T cell responses by lymphocyte proliferation assay. Results: Oral immunization at the oestradiol dominant stage of cycle (oestrus and proestrus) significantly enhanced TT-specific IgG and IgA levels in female reproductive tract (FRT) secretions and TT-specific IgA levels in faecal extracts. Transcutaneous immunization at diestrus enhanced TT-specific IgG in faecal extracts. TT-specific T cell proliferation is greatest following intranasal immunization at proestrus and transcutaneous immunization at diestrus, particularly in the caudal and lumbar lymph nodes draining the FRT and colon. Conclusions: Reproductive cycle-associated changes in the endogenous sex hormones oestradiol and progesterone influence the levels of vaccine-induced immunity in the FRT and distal colon following oral and transcutaneous immunization.


I review the recent work performed on computing the geometric
discord in non-inertial frames. We consider the well-known case of an inertially maximally entangled state shared by inertial Alice and non-inertial Robb. It is found that for high accelerations the geometric discord decays to a negligible amount; this is in stark contrast to the entropic definition of quantum discord which asymptotes to a finite value in the same limit. Such a result has two different implications: the first being that usable quantum correlations are more limited in this regime than previously thought and the second being that geometric discord may not be a sufficient measure of quantum correlations. I will discuss both of these perspectives.


Interpreting Figurative Meaning critically evaluates the recent empirical work from psycholinguistics and neuroscience examining the successes and difficulties associated with interpreting figurative language. There is now a huge, often contradictory literature on how people understand figures of speech. Gibbs and Colston argue that there may not be a single theory or model that adequately explains both the processes and products of figurative meaning experience. Experimental research may ultimately be unable to simply adjudicate between current models in psychology, linguistics and philosophy of how figurative meaning is interpreted. Alternatively, the authors advance a broad theoretical framework, motivated by ideas from 'dynamical systems theory', that describes the multiple, interacting influences which shape people's experiences of figurative meaning in discourse. This book details past research and theory, offers a critical assessment of this work and sets the stage for a new vision of figurative experience in human life.


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Today, the Congressional Budget Office published its annual update of its Long-Term Budget Outlook. "Under current law," writes the CBO, "an aging population and rapidly rising health care costs...would cause federal debt to grow to unsustainable levels." Sometimes I wonder if such pronouncements sound like the "Wawww wawww wawww" of adults speaking in a Charlie Brown special, but I'm not sure what else they could do.
I'll have more commentary once I've had a chance to read the 108-page report, but for starters, I've updated two charts using the CBO's "Alternative Fiscal Scenario," which despite the name is actually its more realistic forecast of future spending. The first chart shows various categories of spending, excluding interest payments on the national debt, as a percentage of GDP:
The second chart contains the same data but also includes annual interest payments on the national debt:
There simply is no way to avoid a fiscal collapse of the United States without significant reform of health-care entitlement spending. Get to work, everybody.
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The new fiscal year has been weak for
Aeropostale (ARO). The apparel retailer declined after posting a greater than expected loss, and a horrifying outlook for the ongoing quarter depicts that investors must stay away from Aeropostale. Aeropostale is seen as the worst performer for the year so far in comparison to its peers American Eagle (AEO) and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF). It seems like the trend will continue until and unless its turnaround strategies show results. The problem
There’s a shift in buying preference for the teen apparel space, with new brands like H&M and Forever 21 gaining popularity over the established retailers. Aeropostale has suffered from this change. Its revenue in the first quarter dropped 12% year-over-year to $396 million and the net loss increased from $12.2 million in the last year to $77 million a quarter earlier. However, still the management has expressed confidence regarding a turnaround, but none of the investors seems to be interested in buying any of it, and the stock is trading at the lower end of its 52-week low.
A study has shown that this age group does not need malls to socialize and their apparel preference has shifted towards individuality and uniqueness. That’s why the sales of Aeropostale have taken a hit and the company is keen on adopting to the change. Aeropostale is making several relevant changes to its operations. These changes are believed to play critical role in its turnaround.
Will these work?
Aeropostale is witnessing strength in its sub-labels such as Bethany Mota. The company has plans to expand into additional sub-labels throughout the year for providing differentiation and uniqueness to customers.
Aeropostale is also focused on closing approximately 125 mall-based locations. As an alternative, it plans to now focus on the P.S. brand through other means.
A new brand campaign being launched by Aeropostale is believed to highlight it in an entirely new way. The go-to-market strategy of Aeropostale for back-to-school customers is expected to reposition the brand across all stores and digital channels. According to the management, this new campaign is expected to highlight the changes that Aeropostale has made to its brand, and finally attract new customers, mainly the teens.
Aeropostale is keen on managing its expenses efficiently. The savings for 2014 are expected to be around $5 million to $10 million, and the savings for 2015 are anticipated to be around $30 million to $35 million. Going forward, these savings are believed to help the company improve its bottom line performance.
Competition
The strategies of Aeropostale sound impressive, but still they haven't led to a solid turnaround yet. Contrastingly, American Eagle and Abercrombie are performing robustly. For instance, American Eagle is executing a buy online and ship-from-store pilot program, which has gained popularity. The company is also dedicated to bring down inventories and is focused on improving its pricing strategy by running selected promotions, improving product assortment, and eyeing on appropriate marketing events.
Additionally, American Eagle is refining its operations and is restructuring the business to remove redundancies in the sales channel. It has also highlighted its online site by including improved product displays and better navigation.
In the meantime, Abercrombie is adopting even better techniques by reducing the use of its logo in its merchandize to a large extent. Abercrombie is currently testing all of its product categories without using its logo to analyze the demand patterns accurately. Moreover, going forward Abercrombie has plans to sell its merchandize through online retailers while continuing to improve.
Conclusion
The shares of Aeropostale declined more than 60% as of now in 2014 and this fall is expected to continue. However, its peers are in a better position and are expected to keep pressurizing Aeropostale with their strategies.


Internal Control Audit and Compliance: Documentation and Testing Under the New COSO Framework (Wiley 9781118996218| Ciltli | Büyük boy | 19x26,7x3,99 cm. | İngilizce | 416 Sayfa | Türler İktisat Ease the transition to the new COSO framework with practical strategy Internal Control Audit and Compliance provides complete guidance toward the latest framework established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO). With clear explanations and expert advice on implementation, this helpful guide shows auditors and accounting managers how to document and test internal controls over financial reporting with detailed sections covering each element of the framework. Each section highlights the latest changes and new points of emphasis, with explicit definitions of internal controls and how they should be assessed and tested. Coverage includes easing the transition from older guidelines, with step-by-step instructions for implementing the new changes. The new framework identifies seventeen new principles, each of which are explained in detail to help readers understand the new and emerging best practices for efficiency and effectiveness.
The revised COSO framework includes financial and non-financial reporting, as well as both internal and external reporting objectives. It is essential for auditors and controllers to understand the new framework and how to document and test under the new guidance. This book clarifies complex codification and provides an effective strategy for a more rapid transition.
Understand the new COSO internal controls framework Document and test internal controls to strengthen business processes Learn how requirements differ for public and non-public companies Incorporate improved risk management into the new framework
The new framework is COSO's first complete revision since the release of the initial framework in 1992. Companies have become accustomed to the old guidelines, and the necessary procedures have become routine – making the transition to align with the new framework akin to steering an ocean liner.
Internal Control Audit and Compliance helps ease that transition, with clear explanation and practical implementation guidance.


Users should use and reuse weak passwords for websites which don’t hold valuable information, say researchers from Microsoft, overturning decades of accumulated wisdom on internet security. By not having to worry about remembering complex unique passwords for every individual website, users can focus their efforts on recalling secure passwords for high-value sites like banking or e-commerce. What’s more, the researchers, Dinei Florêncio and Cormac Herley from the Redmond-based software company and Paul C van Oorschot from Carelton University in Canada, argue that password managers introduce more problems than they solve. While they allow the use of fully random, completely unique passwords, they also introduce a single point of failure: users can lose or forget the password to their password manager, or the cloud service that hosts their passwords could be hacked.


For small to mid-size companies looking to improve their overall maintenance, we recommend PMXpert as a feature-rich CMMS solution. PMXpert helps maintenance managers improve the overall process of maintaining buildings and equipment by streamlining overall workflow, while also creating a way for companies to stay proactive in the maintenance process. This allows businesses to prevent potential problems before they crop up, and they can easily spot ways that they may be losing money.
In the software business for nearly 30 years, PMXpert is designed with a highly intuitive platform that allows users to easily navigate between key features using minimal clicks. The scheduling module automatically schedules services as they are due, ensuring that all equipment is serviced in a timely manner. By taking a proactive approach to maintenance, companies limit equipment downtime, saving resources and boosting production.
This system also smartly records every expense, allowing users to pull detailed expense reports and pinpoint where the issues are occurring. This tells companies when to replace equipment and helps them eliminate practices that drain resources, improving their overall bottom line. PMXpert also provides a simple way to manage on-demand work requests, creating a more organized process with minimal disruptions.
PMXpert is customizable to any industry. This system is versatile, and can be used by a wide variety of company types. While they particularly excel at Preventive Maintenance and Work Order Management, the system can also provide Asset Management, Inventory Management, Predictive Maintenance.


Online Enrollment and Student Achievement: A Treatment Effects Model
D. Scott Bosworth and Tyler J. Bowles
This study examines the effect on student achievement of online attendance in a principles of macroeconomic course. Previous studies have indicated that there is no significant difference in student achievement resulting from online versus traditional lecture-based attendance. The study applys a treatment effects model to test the hypothesis of "no significant difference" across course format. This model controls for selection bias in testing whether student learning outcomes are different across course formats with endogenous enrollment choice. The study presents results indicating that online students generally outperformed their traditional counterparts after controlling for differences in student type.


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This is a real interesting question. The short answer would be, depends on whom you are asking. I think that the one overriding connection between both Sinclair's depiction as well as the ongoing challenges in the modern setting with regards to the housing crisis is that regular people, middle class or individuals on the lower economic end, are left holding the bag. These are the people who are left challenged by the larger configurations of capitalism. Certainly, one could argue that there consumers should have exercised more prudent judgment in obtaining loans or mortgages for homes that could never have been paid. These arguments were applied to people in Sinclair's time, suggesting that they should have left jobs that were abusing their workers. Yet, I think that while these arguments have validity, they do not fully represent the reality that a configuration where individuals are let loose to make unprecedented profit without any sort of guidance from the government is bound to feature abuses of power. I think that a strong connection between both settings would be this need for oversight or some type of assistance for those who wind up on the lower end of reality. The predicaments of Jurgis and Ona as well as the family of four that is being crushed under a mountain of debt are very similar in that both are victims to capitalism. While individuals could argue that one has to "pull themselves up by their bootstraps," it is a fairly cold and detached social or governmental order that would cut these individuals loose and force them to fend for themselves after actively encouraging them to partake in the capitalist order.
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Flows Across Five Rivers
Through tracing the journey of a Punjabi performance tradition Bhangra from the doab of Punjab’s five rivers across various continents, this paper examines one non-essentialist identity space by focusing on the self imaginings of Punjabi ethnicities group in pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial times. My contention is that the self-fashioning of this group crosses national boundaries to converge on a linguistic and cultural commonality. At the same time, they point to future elective identities where commonality of concerns and interests rather than birth is community producing. The examination of communities formed in relation to Bhangra demonstrates two counter trends in modern subject formation, one pointing to globalization, the other to ethnic specificity. I hope to raise certain fundamental issues relating to nation as an identity signifier by focusing on this specific example.
Keywords:Flows, Nation, Ethnicity, Identity Stream:Identity and Belonging; the Politics of Diversity; Globalisation Presentation Type:Paper Presentation in English Paper: A paper has not yet been submitted.
Prof. Anjali Gera Roy
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Abstract
The cellular changes during an epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) largely rely on global changes in gene expression orchestrated by transcription factors. Tead transcription factors and their transcriptional co-activators Yap and Taz have been previously implicated in promoting an EMT, however, their direct transcriptional target genes and their functional role during EMT have remained widely elusive. We have uncovered a previously unanticipated role of the transcription factor Tead2 during EMT. During EMT in mammary gland epithelial cells and breast cancer cells, levels of Tead2 increase in the nucleus of cells, thereby directing a predominant nuclear localization of its co-factors Yap and Taz via the formation of Tead2/Yap/Taz complexes. Genome-wide chromatin immunoprecipitation/next generation sequencing in combination with gene expression profiling reveals the transcriptional targets of Tead2 during EMT. Among these, zyxin contributes to the migratory and invasive phenotype evoked by Tead2. The results demonstrate that Tead transcription factors are critical regulators of Yap/Taz cellular distribution and together they control the expression of genes critical for EMT and metastasis.


The dense white encircling tumor mass is arising from the visceral pleura and is a mesothelioma. These are big bulky tumors that can fill the chest cavity.The risk factor for mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. However, mesothelioma is rare even in persons with asbestos exposure. Asbestosis more commonly predisposes to bronchogenic carcinomas, increasing the risk by a factor of five. Smoking increases the risk for lung cancer by a factor of ten. Thus, smokers with a history of asbestos exposure have a risk 50 fold greater likelihood of for developing lung cancer.


The Times (Monday 17th October) reported an item from Accountants UHY Hacker Young. (Sorry, I couldn't find an online link!)
The article mentioned that HMRC recovered an additional £600million in APD (Air Passenger Duty) last year, compared to £16million the year before. Hacker Young described the legislation as 'labyrinthine.'
Back in the early 70s, the promise was that VAT would be a simple tax. Nearly 40 years on, labyrinthine is a much better description! Other taxes are similarly complex. Frequently I come across small businesses with complex VAT issues. Often, it proves expensive to find comprehensive solutions. Some taxpayers prefer to take the risk, rather than engage a professional adviser.
Personally, I cannot see VAT becoming more simple. One the one hand, I don't mind, as it is my job to advise on VAT! On the other hand more smaller businesses are being affected by these labyrinthine rules, and that is expensive.


On March 26, 2016, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2016-19 to describe new procedures for taxpayers and other entities under the jurisdiction of the Large Business and International (LB&I), Small Business and Self Employed (SB/SE) and Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) Operating Divisions to submit issues for consideration under the Service’s Industry Issue Resolution (“IIR”) Program. The objective of the IIR Program is to identify and resolve through pre-filing guidance frequently disputed or burdensome tax issues that are common to a significant number of taxpayers. This Revenue Procedure supersedes Revenue Procedure 2003-36,
92 and updates, revises and clarifies the procedures.
The IRS announced the Industry Issue Resolution Pilot Program in 2000 to establish a procedure to address through pre-filing guidance rather than costly post-filing examination of frequently disputed tax issues. In 2002, the program was made permanent.
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The types of issues most appropriate for consideration under the IIR Program must have two or more of the following characteristics:
The proper tax treatment of a common factual situation is uncertain; The uncertainty results in frequent, and often repetitive, examinations of the same issue; Frequent, and often repetitive, examinations require significant resources from both the IRS and impacted entities; The issue is significant and impacts a large number of entities; The issue requires extensive factual development; and Collaboration would facilitate proper resolution of the tax issue by promoting an understanding of entities’ views and business practices.
The Revenue Procedure has identified the following types of issues that generally are not appropriate for consideration under the Program: (i) issues unique to one or a small number of entities; (ii) issues not under the jurisdiction of LB&I, SB/SE or TE/GE Operating Divisions; (iii) issues involving transactions that lack a bona fide business purpose, or transactions with a significant purpose of improperly reducing or avoiding federal taxes, and (iv) issues involving transfer pricing or international tax treaties. If the issue submitted is accepted, the IRS establishes an IIR team, drawn from the LB&I, SB/SE or TE/GE Operating Divisions, as well as IRS Appeals, the Office of Chief Counsel and the Treasury Department, to analyze the issue(s) and develop the appropriate guidance. The determination of the issue may result in published guidance, such as a regulation, revenue ruling, revenue procedure or notice. The request to the IIR Program is not required to be submitted in a particular format, but should include an issue statement, description of why the issue is appropriate for the IIR Program, an explanation of the need for guidance, an estimate of the number of entities affected by the issue, a description of how the requestor relates to those entities and how the issue may be resolved. The IIR Program request may be submitted at any time during the calendar year, and should be submitted by e-mail to IIR@IRS.Gov.


This volume provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the major issues specific to managing bleeding patients. The sections of the book have been structured to review the overall scope of issue, among them bleeding conditions, managing bleeding including clearing patients for surgery, and massive bleeding during surgery. Reflecting the multidisciplinary care that is an integral part of managing bleeding patients, the book is written by authors from a variety of integrated disciplines, including transfusion medicine, hematology, pediatric hematology, critical care medicine, pediatric critical care medicine, obstetrics, and anesthesia. The volume also includes brief etiology and a practical reference guide regarding type of blood components, medication, dose, and duration. Management of Bleeding Patients is a valuable resource for clinicians working in the area of bleeding management.


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its annual report, Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2012 (the most recent year for which data is available). With data culled from state and local records of sexually transmitted disease (STD), including private and public sources, the report includes statistics on chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, while excluding several additional STDs — human papillomavirus (HPV), herpes simplex virus, and trichomoniasis — due to the fact that data for those infections are not routinely reported to the CDC. This annual snapshot, then, serves as an incomplete portrait of STDs in America.
Yet it offers some necessary insights into STD diagnosis trends across the country. Although many cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis continue to go undiagnosed, the CDC estimates that nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections occur every year, half among people between the ages of 15 and 24. With each infection comes a general threat to a person’s overall health. An STD, for instance, increases a person’s risk for HIV infection, and when a woman develops an infection, it may lead to severe reproductive health complications, including ectopic pregnancy. Along with negative health consequences, STDs also represent an economic burden, costing the nation nearly $16 billion every year.
The Numbers
In 2012, the number of cases of chlamydia, an often symptomless STD caused by a bacterium, amounted to 1,422,976 or nearly 457 per every 100,000 people. This rate was relatively stable in comparison to the previous year unlike gonorrhea, which increased by 4.1 percent. In 2012, the total number of cases of gonorrhea was 334,826 or about 108 per every 100,000 people. Gonorrhea, like chlamydia, is caused by a bacterium and may be symptomless for women though it often causes a burning sensation and discharge from a man's penis. Meanwhile, syphilis (primary and secondary) increased by slightly more than 11 percent over last year, solely among men, particularly gay and bisexual men, with 15,667 total cases reported (five per 100,000 people). Signs in the earliest stages of syphilis, which is easy to cure, include a firm, round, small, and painless sore on the genitals, anus, or mouth, or a bodily rash, especially on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. Lastly, congenital syphilis, present at birth, decreased by a full 10 percent compared to the CDC's last annual report; a mere 322 cases were reported.
Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM)
According to the CDC, MSM are at increased risk for STDs when compared to women or men who have sex exclusively with women. “… Testing strategies are often suboptimal for detecting STDs in MSM,” the report notes, and “a number of individual-level risk behaviors, such as higher numbers of lifetime sex partners, higher rates of partner change and partner acquisition rates, and unprotected sex, also contribute to the disparities in sexual health of MSM. The CDC report also compares statistics by HIV status (among MSM visiting STD Surveillance Network clinics): the prevalence of STDs was lower among HIV-negative MSM than among HIV-positive MSM.
Adolescents and Young Adults
CDC estimates suggest that one in four sexually-active adolescent females have an STD, such as chlamydia or HPV. Compared with older adults, sexually active adolescents and young adults are at higher risk of acquiring STDs for a combination of behavioral, biological, and cultural reasons. The higher prevalence of STDs among adolescents also may reflect multiple barriers to accessing quality STD prevention services, including lack of health insurance or ability to pay, lack of transportation, discomfort with facilities and services designed for adults, and concerns about confidentiality.
Women
According to the CDC report, “…a woman’s inability to negotiate safer sexual practices, such as condom use, can significantly affect her sexual health and subsequently the health of her unborn baby.” Biological and social factors, such as poverty and access to quality STD services, may impact her sexual health as does the behavior of her male partner. “Because it may be the behavior of her male partner, rather than the woman’s own behavior, that increases a woman’s risk for STDs, even a woman who has only one partner may be obliged to practice safer sex such as using condoms.”


This video shows how farmers in East and Southern Africa have been benefiting from increased rice yield after implementing SRI management practices. By following some simple principles in how to transplant the rice seedlings, maintain soil health, carefully irrigate, and manage weeds and nutrients, farmers can now produce a lot more rice than they used to using traditional methods.


These animations depict the three major Milankovitch Cycles that impact global climate, visually demonstrating the definitions of eccentricity, obliquity, and precession, and their ranges of variation and timing on Earth.
This image depicts a representative subset of the atmospheric processes related to aerosol lifecycles, cloud lifecycles, and aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions that must be understood to improve future climate predictions.
This short video, the sixth in the National Academies Climate Change, Lines of Evidence series, explores the hypothesis that changes in solar energy output may be responsible for observed global surface temperature rise. Several lines of evidence, such as direct satellite observations, are reviewed.
This short video, is the fifth in the National Academies Climate Change, Lines of Evidence series. It focuses on greenhouse gases, climate forcing (natural and human-caused), and global energy balance.
This animated video outlines Earth's energy. The video presents a progression from identifying the different energy systems to the differences between external and internal energy sources and how that energy is cycled and used.


Topical hemostatic agents are used intra-operatively to prevent uncontrolled bleeding. Gelfoam(®) Powder contains a hemostatic agent prepared from purified pork skin gelatin, the efficacy of which is increased when combined with thrombin. However, the effect of increasing concentrations of thrombin on resultant hemostasis is not known. This study sought to… (More)


From riches to rags: a narrative approach to entrepreneurs' experience of venture failure
Singh, S; Corner, P; Pavlovich, K
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This paper investigates entrepreneurs’ experience of stigma associated with venture failure. We implement a narrative approach to understand how stigma was experienced personally by entrepreneurs. Findings draw on the lived experience of 12 entrepreneurs and tell a collective story of what stigma meant and how it affected entrepreneurs’ actions, behaviors, and decisions as they anticipated, enacted, and moved beyond venture failure. Overall the paper shifts the focus of stigma research from the socio-cultural perspective that constitutes the bulk of research to date, to the level of the microprocesses underlying these socio-cultural trends. Importantly, findings show how entrepreneurial failure engendered epiphanies or sudden deep insights for entrepreneurs that ultimately transformed failure from a very negative to a positive life experience. This transformation inspired entrepreneurs to contribute their knowledge gained through failure to future entrepreneurial efforts, even if these efforts were not their own. We discuss implications of findings for failed entrepreneurs’ future start-ups and for the application of learning from venture failure.


Afghanistan’s Minister of Counter Narcotics announced that less opium has been cultivated in the county in 2015, but it is not satisfactory yet.
According to a report by
Mizan, as translated by IFP, Salamat Azimi noted that there was a 19% decrease in the amount of opium cultivated in Afghanistan during 2015.
However, he added, the statistics are not satisfactory.
He highlighted people’s role in the eradication of illicit drugs, and urged all Afghan people to work in this field.
Nasir Ahmad Durrani, the Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, also noted that the burden of fight against illicit drugs cannot be put on the shoulders of only one ministry.
“To eradicate illicit drugs, all people and authorities should join hands.”
He pointed to the roles that the ministries of Education, Higher Education, Intelligence, and Culture can play in the campaign against narcotics by providing people with information about the harms of drugs.
Durrani referred to unemployment as the major cause of increase in drug addiction and opium cultivation, saying that the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development is trying to decrease the number of addicts by creating more jobs.
He also highlighted the roles of religious authorities and the Ministry of Agriculture in the fight against drugs, saying that the cultivation of wheat and saffron can replace that of opium.
“Cultivation and production of narcotics is against Islam and Afghanistan’s Constitution,” a deputy intelligence minister said, highlighting the need for serious fight against narcotics.


Proposal aims to help businesses keep workers employed
Madison — A plan to decrease the number and impact of layoffs by allowing businesses to reduce employees’ hours instead of laying them off has been introduced by State Senator Julie Lassa (D-Stevens Point). Under the plan, workers with reduced hours would receive partial unemployment checks to supplement lost income.
Lassa presented the voluntary plan today to the Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council, the body that advises state government on unemployment compensation issues. Currently, workers are ineligible for unemployment benefits unless they are available for full-time work.
“Work-share programs are a win for businesses, employees and local economies,” Lassa said. “Businesses retain skilled workers, employees retain their jobs, and communities minimize the number of layoffs during tough times. The program also allows companies to ramp up quickly when business improves, helping our economy recover more rapidly. ”
“For example, if a company was forced to reduce labor costs by 20 percent, instead of laying off a fifth of its work force it could just reduce employee hours by 20 percent,” Lassa explained. “The employees would be able to claim unemployment benefits for the lost hours to help offset the income loss, and they’d be able to keep their jobs along with benefits such as health insurance and retirement.”
Currently, if a company issues lay-offs, it risks losing its skilled workers while it waits for demand to improve, Lassa said. Once it does, production is often delayed as the company rebuilds its workforce. Meanwhile, laid-off employees and their families face no income other than the maximum weekly unemployment benefit of $363, which significantly reduces their buying power.
Council members representing both labor and management expressed interest in the idea, especially since the federal government offers states implementation funds to operate the program and conduct outreach to employers. The Council will forward the proposal to the U.S. Department of Labor for review.
Currently, 25 other states offer work-share programs, and the concept has been endorsed by groups ranging from the conservative American Enterprise Institute to the progressive Center for American Progress. In Rhode Island, work-share has helped prevent more than 16,000 layoffs between 2007 and 2011. Germany’s work-share program is credited for reducing its unemployment rate from over 8 percent in 2008 to under 6 percent in 2011.


Periodontitis is an inflammation of the bone, gums and supporting structure of the teeth. It is a bacterial infection that afflicts the tooth’s root and crevices in the gum tissue. Periodontitis is gum disease. Most professionals agree that gum disease can be prevented. They often refer to ‘good oral hygiene’ habits as the key to […]


In a Federal Circuit split panel Opinion on May 13, 2015 in
Akamai v. Limelight, Appeal Nos. 2009-1372, 1380, 1416 and 1417, the Majority held the issue of joint or divided infringement only arises with method claims and “exists when all of the steps of the claim are performed by or attributed to a single entity—as would be the case, for example, in a principal-agent relationship, in a contractual arrangement, or in a joint enterprise.” Circuit Judge Lin, author of the Opinion, rejected the assertion that 35 U.S.C. §271(a) incorporates joint tortfeasor liability, stating that “[e]ncouraging or instructing others to perform an act is not the same as performing the act oneself and does not result in direct infringement.” Judge Lin further noted that “[w]hen a party participates in or encourages infringement but does not directly infringe a patent, the normal recourse for the law is for the Court to apply the standards for liability under indirect infringement.” However, indirect infringement also “requires, as a predicate, a finding that some party is directly liable for the entire act of direct infringement.” A strong dissent by Circuit Judge Moore emphasized that the Majority’s rationale therefore leaves a “gaping hole in liability.” For example, under the Majority’s rule, a party A who performs the first step in a claimed method and then induces party B to perform the remaining steps would not be liable as a joint infringer or for inducing infringement. Circuit Judge Moore found that the issue of joint infringement is “first, last, and entirely about statutory construction” and that the plain meaning of “Whoever” as used in Section 271(a) encompasses such joint tortfeasors. This case may come full circle to Federal Circuit “ en banc action” recommended by Circuit Judge Moore and previously suggested by the Supreme Court as reported in this Update on August 14, 2014.


Data security has become paramount for average users and businesses alike, with cyber terrorism and freelance hacking by skilled individuals on the rise. However, for all the threats that have appeared, tools for combating the danger have also been created. Here a few of the most advanced methods for securing your data; some that are simple, and some that you’re unknowingly using already.
Two-Step Security Protocol
A password, the long-favored security method, has become more of an irritant than a barrier for hackers with malicious intent, as a range of technology and techniques has allowed them to bypass it easily. However, some of the best companies such as Google have taken to a two-step security protocol for adding that final barrier between your data and third-party eyes. By requiring a password and then sending a verification code to your email or phone, they can ensure that it’s really you checking into your inbox or accessing your account, as most hackers do not have access to both.
Drive Encryption
Drive encryption is the best defense for protecting your data, and also the most simple, as many devices have it enabled by default. By encrypting your drive, it becomes more difficult for hackers to work through the assembly of codes standing as a barrier between them and your information. One such example is Windows 8’s BitLocker Disk Encryption, which comes as a default to any user who purchases their device.
Often times users don’t realize the strength of the encryption key they create, and it’s subtly stored in OneDrive to be recovered later if needed, making it much more difficult to be maliciously accessed either remotely or directly.
Stronger Passwords
You may have noticed already that certain websites, storage devices, and computers rate the strength of your password as you create it, requiring numbers, characters, and many letters to be included. This is far more crucial than it seems. As simple as creating a stronger password may appear, the longer and more complicated the word is, the more difficult it becomes for hackers to deduce the code or set their software to decrypting it.
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
Even if hackers cannot access and steal your data, it’s not difficult for them to throw a few monkey wrenches in the mix and leave your data too scrambled and corrupted for use. Security advancements such as UEFI stand as a guard at your data’s door, blocking any modifications to your firmware that don’t match up with the previous vendor’s requirements. This makes it difficult for custom modifications, but for the average user, it ensures that no dabbling fingers can reach into your data.
Smarter Virus Protection
Virus scanners of the modern day have gone above and beyond their predecessors, using Big Data and other methods of data analytics to identify common threats and recurring holes. This information allows them to create a strong counter-attack to these dangers.
With newer technology allowing data to be processed faster, many virus programs create defenses against new viruses before they’re even unleashed. The best advancement in data security is the most common one, and the mainstream virus programs have earned their status through reliability and quality performance, making them the best choice for keeping your data safe.
Stronger Firewalls
Firewalls monitor the incoming and outgoing of your web searches, downloads, and emails, catching threats before they have a chance to reach into your data. Much in the same way as virus programs, modern firewalls are a product of innovation and learning. Companies are aware that consumer confidence is the most important element for success, and have improved their efforts in making the default firewalls the strongest available, often times offering additional protection at an extra cost for extremely sensitive data.
Data protection is no joke. Whether you’re storing vital business information, government data, hyperconvergence strategies, or your favorite collection of cat videos, a data breach can mean the tearful destruction of your valuable content. However, new techniques, technologies, and default applications have been created to ensure you can enjoy every aspect of your data without fear of losing it.
~ Rick


Abstract
Since the end of 2013, the Ebola virus disease has been ravaging the economies and societies of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea-Conakry, infecting over 20,000 people by the end of 2014. The disease also spread to Nigeria, though it was quickly contained. An estimated $1 billion in international public and private aid has been dispersed to these countries to try to stem the epidemic (Grépin 2015). Corruption played a key role in the outbreak, spread, and slow containment of Ebola in these affected countries.
Citation
Dupuy, K.; Divjak, B. Ebola and corruption: Overcoming critical governance challenges in a crisis situation. U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, CMI, Bergen, Norway (2015) 4 pp. [U4 Brief, March 2015: 4]


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New Approaches to International Development Volume XXVII, 2012
Human security encompasses the varied yet deeply tied fields of human rights, humanitarian assistance, international development, and conflict resolution, and it encourages both practitioners and theoreticians to consider the linkages between each. PRAXIS is first and foremost a journal rooted in academic discourse, but it keeps one ear firmly to the ground to examine how particular laws, policies, and practices impact individuals at a local level. In this twenty-seventh edition of PRAXIS, we focus on new approaches to international development, providing a timely compilation of articles that review the implications of these new trends on individuals and provide prescriptions for the way forward.
PREFACE
New Approaches to International Development
ARTICLES
China in Africa: What the Policy of Nonintervention Adds to the Western Development Dilemma
-Madison Condon
Maximizing Achievements in Human Rights Development: Arguments for a Rights-based Approach to Land Tenure Reform
-Rebecca Tapscott
The Role of Crowdsourcing for Better Governance in International Development
-Maja Bott and Gregor Young VIEWS FROM THE FIELD
A Line Cook in Hargeisa
-Sam Chapple-Sokol
Reporting in Syria at the Start of the Uprising
-Claire Duffett


A rights-based approach to women's health
A rights-based approach provides a framework to address the inequality, injustice and disadvantage that contribute to poor health. It is based on Australian and international human rights instruments. Explains the importance of a rights-based approach in ensuring that women have access to the opportunities needed to be healthy, such as education, economic participation, social inclusion, adequate housing and freedom from violence and discrimination.
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In a landmark written opinion filed February 27, a New Jersey Superior Court recognized the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and held that a citizen's Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms cannot be involuntarily waived under a New Jersey firearms forfeiture law.
"The recognition of Second Amendment rights in New Jersey is long overdue,” said ANJRPCRegional Vice President and attorneyEvan F. Nappen, who represented appellant Dennis W. Peterson in the Warren County case. In the appeal, the Second Amendment was applied to New Jersey via the Constitutional doctrine of fundamental fairness, overcoming a significant legal hurdle needed for the Federal Bill of Rights to apply to the State.
This decision coincides with the recent Parker v. District of Columbia case, in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down a decades-old handgun ban in Washington, D.C. on the ground that it violates the Second Amendment.
"The legal significance of the Second Amendment is finally being recognized by American courts,” Nappen continued, "and this New Jersey case is part of a growing trend in American jurisprudence.”
In the New Jersey case, the appellant was denied re-issuance of his Firearms Purchaser ID card based on his consent to relinquish firearms seized in a domestic dispute in 2000. In 2004, New Jersey enacted a law barring Firearms Purchaser ID cards to any person whose firearms have been seized and not returned.
The Honorable John H. Pursel, J.S.C. held that the statute did not apply and the Firearms Purchaser ID card should be issued because the appellant did not know that his prior consent to relinquish his firearms would subject him to permanent loss of his Second Amendment rights under the 2004 law.
The ruling states in key part:
"Fundamental fairness is a doctrine to be sparingly applied. It is appropriately applied in those rare cases where not to do so will subject the defendant to oppression, harassment, or egregious deprivation.” Doe v. Poritz, 142 N.J. 1 (1995), citing State v. Yoskowitz, 116 N.J. 679, 712, 563 A.2d 1 (1989) (Garibaldi, J., concurring and dissenting). Egregious deprivation would surely be the result if this applicant were precluded from obtaining a firearms purchaser identification card by virtue of the fact that he consensually surrendered his weapons at a time when it was impossible for him to have known that such action would later subject him to lifelong deprivation of his second amendment right.
Additionally, it is clear that in consenting to the disposition of the weapons seized as a result of the temporary restraining order, the applicant did not intend to waive his right to bear arms as provided by the second amendment of the U.S. Constitution. He therefore could not have knowingly, intelligently, or voluntarily waived that right.” (Emphasis added.)
The Warren County Prosecutor has filed a notice of appeal in the case.


Dear Tax Talk,
We have a part-time business. We have a two-man partnership. Our income for the entire year was $13,000. What partnership tax forms should I file?
--Richard
Dear Richard,
Partnerships are required to file Form 1065 annually by April 15 of the following tax year. Form 1065 is an information return, as the partnership does not pay income tax, but rather distributes it to its partners, who pay any corresponding taxes.
Recently expanded from four to five pages, Form 1065 can be fairly straightforward for experienced preparers, or gut-wrenching for the novice. If you're thinking of preparing the tax return yourself, I suggest you buy a tax program to help you ensure its completeness.
For example, in completing Form 1065, you're required to include a Schedule K-1 for each partner. You may also be required to complete self-employment net earnings. These additional steps are usually covered by a tax software program that retails for around $100 and will help you stay out of trouble with the IRS in processing the tax return.
The income from the partnership is required to be reported by the partners. The income reported on each partner's Schedule K-1 would then be transferred to Schedule E, page 2 of the partner's individual income tax return.
To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Taxpayers should seek professional advice based on their particular circumstances.


Suitable for a wide range of applications (diesel trucks, buses, marine, locomotive and static engine and mining equipment), these coolants are manufactured with a low silicate and amine free formulation, which contains a pre-charge of supplemental coolant additive (SCA) for added protection against wet cylinder liner pitting.
The HDD engine coolants 50 can be used alone, or with an SCA for extended service applications. They contain sufficient inhibitors to enable them to be used as an initial fill fluid without the need for a pre-charge of supplemental coolant additive.
It is recommended to keep the maximum service interval for off-road engines without recharging the inhibitor system with SCAs at 240,000 kms (or 2 years).
In instances where extended service is required, the HDD Coolants 50 require ongoing maintenance with an SCA during their service life. It is recommended that the appropriate SCA for the engine is used when required and the use of HDD Coolants 50 with the Scania SCA or Glycool 350 should be avoided as these are NOT compatible.


The art of scoring in basketball starts with learning how to properly position your hands on the ball before shooting. Correct finger placement is essential for accuracy and can help you become a consistent scorer. The most conventional way of shooting a basketball is by using an one-handed set shot. Though the name of the shot may suggest otherwise, both of your hands are involved in a one-handed set shot.
Shooting Hand
Your shooting hand is, for most people, your dominant hand: Your shooting hand should be your right hand if you are right-handed. The shooting hand does the majority of the work in shooting a basketball and is positioned behind and slightly underneath the ball. Each finger, from the tips down to approximately the second joint, should make contact with the ball when engaging in a shot. Ensure your thumb remains set relatively close to the index finger. It should not be pointing sideways. Your palm does not need to touch the ball. The ball should rest lightly on top of your fingers. Your wrist must be rotated backward to hold up the ball. As you hold the ball, your index and middle fingers should be directly in front of your face.
Guiding Hand
The guiding hand is, for most people, their non-dominant hand. The guiding hand lightly cups the ball at its side. Its role is to steady the ball as you go through the shooting motion with your shooting hand. All five fingers should make gentle contact with the side of the ball. Keep the fingers spread on the ball at a moderate distance. Don't wrap your thumb around the back of the basketball. When you hold the ball, you should not be able to see the back of your guiding hand, but rather its profile.
Shooting Motion
Once your hands are properly positioned on the basketball, you can engage in your shooting motion. Your guiding hand should in no way influence the shot. It merely allows you to release the ball in a straight line. While a proper basketball shooting motion involves the entire body, your shooting hand simply snaps forward, by bending the wrist. Your fingers push the ball into the air during your wrist motion. The middle finger should be the last finger to touch the ball as it is released to help apply backspin. Ultimately, you must decide if this technique feels right to you and suits your shooting style.
Layups
Layups are technically considered a type of basketball shot, and finger placement plays a major role in the effectiveness of a layup. In contrast to a one-handed set shot, a layup is made with one hand cupping the ball from underneath. As you drive toward the basket, your shooting arm extends upward and your wrist unhinges backward to remain parallel to the ground. This way, the basketball remains cupped in your hand. The ball then rolls off of your fingertips as you lay the ball into the basket or against the backboard.


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Reevaluation Needed of Educational Assistance for Institutionalized Neglected or Delinquent Children. Report to the Congress by the Comptroller General of the United States.
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC.
This report by the Comptroller General of the United States describes the problems faced by institutionalized neglected or delinquent youths and suggests ways to enhance the effectiveness of Federal educational assistance made available for them. It begins by describing the administration and funding of the program, and stating the scope of the review. It presents detailed arguments showing that more selective funding of projects is needed. Finally, it questions whether academic educational assistance for institutionalized youth should be the highest priority for federal assistance. Appendices provide additional descriptive information. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Delinquency, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Institutional Schools, Needs Assessment, Research Projects, Youth Programs
U.S. General Accounting Office, Distribution Section, Room 4522, 441 G Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20548 ($1.00)
Publication Type:Reports - Research Education Level:N/A Audience:N/A Language:N/A Sponsor:N/A Authoring Institution:Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. Note:Some appendices of marginal reproducibility


Personal Relationships vol:10 issue:3 pages:307-331
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Gender differences in the dismissing form of adult romantic attachment were investigated as part of the International Sexuality Description Project--a survey study of 17,804 people from 62 cultural regions. Contrary to research findings previously reported in Western cultures, we found that men were not significantly more dismissing than women across all cultural regions. Gender differences in dismissing romantic attachment were evident in most cultures, but were typically only small to moderate in magnitude. Looking across cultures, the degree of gender differentiation in dismissing romantic attachment was predictably associated with sociocultural indicators. Generally, these associations supported evolutionary theories of romantic attachment, with smaller gender differences evident in cultures with high-stress and high-fertility reproductive environments. Social role theories of human sexuality received less support in that more progressive sex-role ideologies and national gender equity indexes were not cross-culturally linked as expected to smaller gender differences in dismissing romantic attachment.


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Alternative specifications of models of the supply response of Australian wheat growers and their economic implications are considered in terms of the existence and nature of production lags, and the choice between expected prices and expected gross returns as the preferred explanator of producers' response to changing economic conditions. The analysis indicates that there are lags which are due primarily to the difficulties and costs of rapid adjustment rather than to the time required to revise expectations. The statistical results were similar for the alternative specifications of gross margins and prices as the economic decision variables. However, the price elasticities derived using the gross margins specification were about a third of those using the prices specification. The gross margins specification yielded additional information in the form of yield and input cost elasticities.


Anoreccia Were you looking for information about Anorexia? Anoreccia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
Anorexia is a type of eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion. People with this condition believe that they are overweight even when they are extremely thin and may diet, fast, or over-exercise to maintain an abnormally low weight. They often engage in behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. Treatment for anorexia may involve hospitalization (to restore a healthy weight), psychotherapy, and family therapy.
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This book covers in detail and in an integrated manner the entire process of materials management in its actual applicationa topic crucial to all manufacturing units. The author discusses the procedures, policies and systems required to govern and monitor the systematic and cost-effective procurement of materials and to manage related activities.The book also highlights the various interest groups and stakeholders that an integrated materials management system encompasses and the different roles that each of these stakeholders play. Emphasising practical applications, the author encompasses all the key aspects of materials management, including: - the purchase function - sourcing the right material - managing inventories - overseas procurement, including managing transit risks - logistics of material movement


According to the Safety Assessment Federation, safety signs should be used on escalators and moving walkways wherever there is a significant risk which cannot be avoided or controlled in any other way. This does not, however, mean that a sign is required to cover every possible risk or hazard, but only where the risk is considered significant. The potential hazard and risks in the use of escalators
and moving walks can include, for instance, items of clothing becoming trapped; see our range of Machinery Signs to highlight this potential hazard to users. Other safety signs to consider using are Fire Safety Signs, such as Emergency Stop Push Button Signs. Signs should be positioned in a conspicuous area at the upper and lower approaches to each escalator or moving walkway – see our Sign Fixings for solutions to securing your signage where it can be seen.


According to Greenberg (1999) motivation is defined â€œas a process of arousing, directing and maintaining behaviour towards a goal.â€ Where â€˜directingâ€™ refers to the selection of a particular behaviour; and â€˜maintenanceâ€™ refers to the inclination to behave with consistency in that manner until the desired outcome is met. Motivation is therefore the force that transforms and uplifts people to be productive and perform in their jobs. Maximising an employeeâ€™s motivation is necessary and vital to successfully accomplish the organisationâ€™s objectives and targets. However this is a considerable challenge to any organisationâ€™s managers, due to the complexity of motivation and the fact that there is no ready made solution or an answer to what motivates people to work well (Mullins, 2002). It is my intention in this essay to explore some issues around motivation and cite work based experiences to illustrate and substantiate any arguments or points of view. Main Body
Mullins (2002) classifies motivation into Intrinsic and Extrinsic types. Intrinsic motivation involves psychological rewards to enhance job satisfaction, such as the opportunity to use oneâ€™s ability, a sense of achievement, receiving appreciation and positive recognition or being treated in a considerate manner (Mullins, 2002:P490). Such methods ensure employees are constantly motivated while being engaged in activities that are enjoyable and rewarding. I was formerly employed by a supplier of automobile parts where in addition to using compensation as a means of motivation; they too were dedicated in ensuring their employees had maximum job satisfaction. This was achieved by giving autonomy in their job functions and assigning significant responsibilities, which allowed them to be involved in the decision making for their area of expertise. Pleasant working conditions and annual recognition of the â€˜Best salesman of the yearâ€™ and â€˜Best...


A:Thank you for your question. It is safe to eat sushi during pregnancy provided you consuming sushi from reputable establishment with the freshest of ingredients. This will prevent food poisoning. Furthermore, to prevent the possibility of heavy metal toxicity, we recommend that you do not consume seafood more than once or twice a week. Also, if you are not certain that you have any allergies to exotic seafood, we recommend that you wait until after your baby is born until you consume such sea food. If you have been ordered to follow any specific diet by your ob/gyn we recommend that you consult them first before trying any new foods to be certain they will be ok for you.
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Title Date of this Version
2013
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Published in
Applied and Environmental Microbiology (July 2013) 79:13, p. 3933-3942. DOI:10.1128/AEM.00431-13 Abstract
Microbial solar cells (MSCs) are microbial fuel cells (MFCs) that generate their own oxidant and/or fuel through photosynthetic reactions. Here, we present electrochemical analyses and biofilm 16S rRNA gene profiling of biocathodes of sediment/seawaterbased MSCs inoculated from the biocathode of a previously described sediment/seawater-based MSC. Electrochemical analyses indicate that for these second-generation MSC biocathodes, catalytic activity diminishes over time if illumination is provided during growth, whereas it remains relatively stable if growth occurs in the dark. For both illuminated and dark MSC biocathodes, cyclic voltammetry reveals a catalytic-current–potential dependency consistent with heterogeneous electron transfer mediated by an insoluble microbial redox cofactor, which was conserved following enrichment of the dark MSC biocathode using a three-electrode configuration. 16S rRNA gene profiling showed
Gammaproteobacteria, most closely related to Marinobacter spp., predominated in the enriched biocathode. The enriched biocathode biofilm is easily cultured on graphite cathodes, forms a multimicrobe-thick biofilm (up to 8.2 μm), and does not lose catalytic activity after exchanges of the reactor medium. Moreover, the consortium can be grown on cathodes with only inorganic carbon provided as the carbon source, which may be exploited for proposed bioelectrochemical systems for electrosynthesis of organic carbon from carbon dioxide. These results support a scheme where two distinct communities of organisms develop within MSC biocathodes: one that is photosynthetically active and one that catalyzes reduction of O 2 by the cathode, where the former partially inhibits the latter. The relationship between the two communities must be further explored to fully realize the potential for MSC applications.


Abbreviation: AAT = α
1-antitrypsin
α
1-Antitrypsin(AAT)deficiency is the most prevalent potentially fatal hereditary diseasein white individuals, and is an important risk factor forpulmonary emphysema, especially in cigarette smokers. Traditionalenzyme kinetics provide a poor explanation for the increased risk oflung injury in AAT deficiency. We have found that when millimolarconcentrations of leukocyte elastase are released from single azurophilgranules of activated neutrophils, they transiently overwhelm localproteinase inhibitors, leading to evanescent quantum bursts ofproteolytic activity. Catalysis is quenched when enzymeconcentration no longer exceeds that of pericellularinhibitors. 1– 2 Herein, we tested the possibility thatquantum proteolytic events are abnormal in AAT deficiency. We incubatedneutrophils on opsonized fluoresceinated fibronectin in serum fromindividuals with various AAT phenotypes, and then measured and modeledquantum proteolytic events. The mean areas of the events in serum fromheterozygotes (Pi MZ and Pi SZ) were 16.1 ± (SEM) 4.0μm 2 and 14.2 ± 3.3 μm 2,respectively, which were slightly (but significantly) larger than thosein serum from normals (Pi M), which were 9.7 ± 1.2μm 2. In marked contrast, events in serum fromAAT-deficient individuals were 97.4 ± 7.8 μm 2.Diffusion modeling predicted that local elastase concentrations exceedAAT concentrations for <20 ms and >80 ms in Pi M and Pi Zindividuals, respectively. Thus, quantum proteolytic events areabnormally large and prolonged in AAT deficiency, leading directly toan increased risk of tissue injury in the immediate vicinity ofactivated neutrophils. These results have potentially importantimplications for the pathogenesis and prevention of lung disease in AATdeficiency.


Medicaid Managed Care in the Era of Health Reform – Briefing and Panel Discussion Medicaid Managed Care in the Era of Health Reform – Briefing and Panel Discussion
Amid increasing state and national interest in using managed care delivery models for Medicaid beneficiaries, the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured (KCMU) hosted a public briefing on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 to provide information on recent transitions from fee-for-service to managed care, and to discuss their implications for care access and delivery. Moderated by
Diane Rowland, Executive Vice President of the Foundation and Executive Director of the KCMU, the briefing began with an overview of national trends in Medicaid managed care from Julia Paradise, an Associate Director of the KCMU. Two panel discussions followed; the first shared insights from a joint KCMU-University of California, Berkeley study released that day that examines California’s recent transition of seniors and persons with disabilities to Medi-Cal managed care. This first panel featured Carrie Graham, Assistant Director of Research, Health Research for Action, U.C. Berkeley School of Public Health; Jane Ogle, Deputy Director for Health Care Delivery Systems, California Department of Health Care Services; and Howard Kahn, CEO, L.A. Care Health Plan. The second panel discussed national and state considerations for significant care transitions, including the use of managed care for more medically complex Medicaid populations, the Medicaid coverage expansion to low-income adults under the Affordable Care Act, and new approaches to delivering and financing care for dually eligible individuals. This second panel featured Trish Riley, Senior Fellow, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine; Margaret A. Murray, Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans; and Kevin Prindiville, Deputy Director of the National Senior Citizens Law Center. Podcast


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This study explores the impact of core employee characteristics on organizational capabilities and firm performance. The resource based view asserts that organizations with valuable and inimitable resources will attain competitive advantage and organizational performance. The effects of valuable and unique core employees on organizational capabilities namely managerial, technical capabilities and output based capabilities and overall firm performance are analyzed in this study. We used a statistical methodology to test the relationships hypothesized in the research model. The results indicated a higher organizational capability and organizational performance for firms using the most valuable core employees


Temperate California weather means that many recreational boaters will be out in droves this upcoming season. While boating can be a fun and thrilling activity, serious accidents can occur if the proper safety procedures are not followed. In some cases, boating accidents may even lead to death, according to the American Boating Association.
As a tenant in California, your landlord must ensure that your living space is safe and habitable for all. So what happens when a property owner refuses to uphold those basic requirements necessary to create a safe home? Knowing your rights as a tenant is essential to this end, particularly when a landlord neglects a property to the point that it becomes dangerous.
The onset of Alzheimer’s can be an extremely harrowing experience, for both the person suffering as well as beloved friends and family. If you’ve suffered a significant brain injury in California, you may be concerned about the link between head injuries and this devastating condition. The Mayo Clinic offers some insight into the supposed link, including which type of injuries are most likely to play a role in problems later on.
Sunny Orange County days often bring out motorcycle enthusiasts in droves. While it can be freeing to let loose on the open road, riders must ensure they are implementing these essential safety tips to help reduce the risk of serious accidents from occurring.
Good friends often lend items to each other. But what happens when you let your friend use your car and a crash occurs? To this end, California drivers should be aware of all relevant laws pertaining to accidents involving borrowed vehicles to prevent ruined friendships and much worse from occurring.


Federal Bill Aims to Speed OTC Birth Control Efforts
May 17, 2016
In terms of costs, the
National Center for Policy Analysis has argued that transitioning birth control to OTC would lower prices precipitously and result in dramatic savings, similarly to when proton pump inhibitors made the jump from prescription-only to OTC. Additionally, estimates from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association suggest that consumers save between $6 and $7 in prescription costs in unnecessary physician visits for every $1 spent on an OTC product.
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While some of its members may genuinely believe they are doing good by their fellow human beings in protecting health and potentially dangerous things, as they think genetically modified plants to be, the dangers of the Precautionary Principle are highlighted to a stark degree by the activities of Greenpeace activists in Canberra, Australia. According to a report, trials in producing GM wheat have been badly damaged.
The persons who did this will, hopefully, be caught and punished with the full weight of the law. Remember, if these guys had their way, the Agricultural Revolution that took place in the decades leading up to the Industrial Revolution might not have happened, or at least to the same degree.
Here is an article by the excellent Ronald Bailey on the GM crops issue.


In this issue: "Traces of a Distant Past": The paths our ancestors took out of Africa have been lost in time. However, hints of them have survived in the genetic landscapes of populations created along the way. "The Neuroscience of Dance": Recent brain-imaging studies reveal some of the complex neural choreography behind our ability to dance. "Hands-On Computing": Multi-touch screens could improve collaboration without a mouse or a keyboard. "No-Till: The Quiet Revolution": Because plowing degrades the land, farmers are increasingly turning to a more sustainable alternative. "New Jobs for Ancient Chaperones": With newly recognized roles in cancer and immunity, the heat shock proteins that normally protect cells against stress might become therapeutic allies.More
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