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Anyone who has designed, adapted, or implemented a program knows just how many factors can lead to different sites doing different things and getting different results. Federal agencies are increasingly investing in evidence-based programs that are more likely to improve key outcomes of interest. At the same time, running a program is highly dynamic and often requires adjusting to changing circumstances and conditions. Amid this complexity, how can policymakers, practitioners, and evaluators ensure that interventions are both responsive to what agencies know is the latest evidence about what works, and implemented in ways that will work for their target populations in various local contexts?
Core components are the parts, features, attributes, or characteristics of a program that a range of research techniques show influence its success when implemented effectively. For example, a component might be a particular way staff and youth interact (e.g., specific guidance on welcoming youth into a space), a key feature of the relationships or environment a program creates for the target population (e.g., a youth-driven environment), one of many activities within a program (e.g., conflict resolutions practices), the way the program is delivered (e.g., a combination of in-person and virtual events), or the amount (“dosage”) of a particular activity. In the approaches described in this paper, components serve as the unit of analysis that researchers use to determine or describe “what works,” and they become the things practitioners and policymakers seek to replicate within and across a range of related programs and systems.
This issue brief examines approaches for identifying and promoting the use of the core components of effective programs. It also explains what core components of effective programs are, their benefits for policymakers and practitioners, and what steps researchers and policymakers use to identify and implement them. It then summarizes three examples of this approach, discusses the lessons learned in the example programs, and recommends potential next steps for federal policymakers. This publication is intended to inform federal agencies and other policymakers about the potential of this approach and recommend steps they could take to advance this approach at the federal level. The brief is authored by the Forum for Youth Investment with significant input and feedback from researchers and nongovernmental partners who are also committed to advancing this approach.


In the current climate, it is expected that companies in a wide variety of industries will be confronted with a significant drop in sales volumes, possibly causing faltering cashflow positions or even cash crunches. Although the Belgian government, in concertation with financial institutions, are trying to stem the bleeding with short term measures, such as
On 1 December 2016, a Bill was published in the official Belgian Gazette implementing into Belgian tax law two amendments to the Parent-Subsidiary Directive. The first amendment to the Parent-Subsidiary Directive aims at tackling situations which would result in ‘double non-taxation’ by introducing a rule against hybrid instruments. Under this new rule, dividends received by


Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) functions via its ligands, the leucocyte integrins, in adhesion of immune cells to endothelial cells and in T cell activation. The third immunoglobulin-like extracellular domain binds integrin Mac-1 and contains a common non-conservative aminoacid polymorphism, G241R. Phenotypically, ICAM-1 has been associated with type 1 diabetes, a T-cell-mediated autoimmune disease. We assessed two independent datasets, and noted that R241 was associated with lower risk of type 1 diabetes than is G241 (3695 families, relative risk 0.91, p=0.03; 446 families, 0.60, p=0.006). Our data indicate an aetiological role for ICAM-1 in type 1 diabetes, which needs to be confirmed in future genetic and functional experiments.


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Publication Date: August 05, 2019
Source: Harvard Business School
By early 2019, the United States had contributed $132 billion to the Afghan reconstruction. John Sopko, in his role as the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR), was in charge of providing accountability for U.S. aid funding. Sopko's oversight faced severe limitations such as a growing on-budget assistance, pervasive corruption, and lack of transportation, infrastructure, and security for his staff. To fight those odds, SIGAR has implemented multiple strategies with relative success. For example, cultivating a network of sources and informants had allowed SIGAR to save the U.S. over $200 million from a fuel contract bid-rigging scheme. The SIGAR Fraud Hotline had received and reviewed over 3,200 reports. However, with the Afghan presidential elections and peace talks looming on the horizon, Sopko was wondering how SIGAR would have to adapt to a new reality that could potentially be much worse.


Governor Cuomo Orders All Non-Essential Workers to Work from HomeMarch 21, 2020
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo, announced that 100% of non-essential workers are required to work from home, calling it the “most drastic measure we can take.” This is a change from the two previous orders, which called for 50% and 75%, respectively, of workers to stay home. "We are going to close the valve. New York State is on PAUSE (Policies that Assure Safety for Everyone)," Cuomo said. Governor Cuomo acknowledged that this would likely result in many businesses having to close. However, the executive order will not apply to those who work in essential services, including but not limited to utilities, financial institutions, grocery stores, and pharmacies. The Empire State Development Corporation has issued guidance on what “essential businesses” are. That guidance can be found at https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026.
This order comes as the number of New Yorkers infected with COVID-19 surpassed the 7,100 mark. The actual number is likely much higher given that many people have not yet been tested. The order’s purpose is to slow the spread of the virus, while attempting to lighten the stress on New York’s medical infrastructure.
Governor Cuomo also asked New Yorkers to remain at home “to the greatest extent possible” and banned all non-essential gatherings of any size. He also mandated that all people should stay at least six feet away from other people when they are out in public (while engaging in solitary activities like running or walking).
The order is set to go into effect on Sunday night and Governor Cuomo noted that businesses will be fined for non-compliance, but that individuals would not be sanctioned.
We will continue to update this as more information becomes available. In the meantime, if you have questions regarding any aspects of employment law and any implications the COVID-19 virus has caused or will cause to your place of business, feel free to contact Thomas B. Wassel at (516) 357-3868 or via email at
twassel@cullenllp.com, James G. Ryan at (516) 357-3750 or via email at jryan@cullenllp.com, or Hayley B. Dryer at (516) 357-3745 or via email at hdryer@cullenllp.com.
Please note that this is a general overview of developments in the law and does not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein creates an attorney-client relationship between the sender and recipient.


Carewatch, one of the UK's leading home care providers, has just announced 200 new job vacancies via their website.
Carewatch has local branches located across the UK, with vacancies available for Care Workers, Care Coordinators and Supervisors.
Their recent recruitment drive is part of a planned expansion, driven by Britain’s rapidly ageing population. It’s estimated that over half a million people in the UK currently receive personal and/or practical care at home – a figure which is set to rise, along with the age of the general populace.
The surge in demand for home care also reflects the public’s perception of the care sector, with home care often seen as a preferable alternative to residential care, because it allows people to remain in their own homes and retain greater control over their day-to-day lives.
Working within the home care sector provides a rewarding role which can make a real difference in people’s lives. The majority of vacancies available at Carewatch are for entry-level Care Workers, who visit local residents in their own homes to help with everyday tasks, such as getting dressed, washed, preparing meals or helping with light domestic duties.
Applicants can view the vacancies available in their local area via the jobs section on the Carewatch website: http://www.carewatch.co.uk/home-care-jobs/


When people are traveling in large groups, they consider buses a safe alternative to flying. Many people rely on buses while traveling within the state and for interstate traveling. However, with the increasing number of bus accidents in the U.S, it’s evident that buses are not always safe. In 2019, U.S. registered 2,734 fatal crashes involving buses and large trucks; 3,087 people died in the crashes. According to the same report, 60,818 people suffered injuries in crashes involving buses, and 122,331 vehicles were damaged in crashes involving buses and large trucks. California, Florida, and Texas record the highest numbers of bus accidents and fatalities. If you or a loved one suffers injuries in a bus accident, Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney can help you seek compensation.
Causes of Bus Accidents
There are numerous causes of bus accidents in the U.S. Bus accidents could involve other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers. Rollover bus accidents are also common.
The leading causes of bus accidents in California are:
Poor visibility due to adverse weather conditions Negligent driving including distracted driving Collision with Other Vehicles Bus driver errors Poor road conditions Defective vehicle manufacturing Poor maintenance vehicle Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Poor visibility due to adverse weather conditions
On February 22, 2020, 3 people died while another 18 suffered injuries in a Southern California charter bus accident. According to the North County Fire and Protection District, which responded to the accident, the accident occurred when the bus lost control. The bus swerved and lost control amidst heavy rains in the area. When the driver lost control of the bus, the bus went over the side of an embankment.
Distracted Driving
Just like other drivers, bus drivers could also get distracted and end up causing accidents. The common causes of distraction for bus drivers include talking on the phone while driving, eating, or operating the radio while driving. At times, bus drivers are more prone to distractions than regular vehicle drivers. For instance, tour bus drivers could get distracted while trying to coordinate passengers on a tour bus. School bus drivers have a hard task of monitoring children, and this could lead to distraction. Municipal bus drivers could get distracted while ensuring that all passengers are safe while trying to answer passengers' questions and concerns.
Collision with Other Vehicles
It's common for bus accidents to occur when buses collide with other vehicles like trucks or regular vehicles. Recently, ten people died when a truck collided with a bus carrying students in Glenn County. The accident occurred in Northern California when a FedEx tractor-trailer slammed into a bus carrying more than 40 students. The crash was explosive and left more than ten people dead. Most people were able to escape from the bus through an open window before the bus burst into flames. Massive flames devoured the bus and the truck after the accident, followed by two major explosions. The survivors could only look on knowing that some of their counterparts were still stuck on the bus.
At times, it’s not always easy to establish the cause of a bus accident. For instance, in a California tour bus accident on September 19, 2020, authorities could not identify the accident's actual cause. The crash occurred near Shandon, leading to one person's death, while seven others suffered injuries.
In circumstances where the cause of a bus accident is not obvious, it can be hard to establish liability. The parties involved in the accident might be quick to deny liability in the accident. However, if you have a competent personal injury attorney, you can get the compensation you deserve. An attorney will gather the necessary evidence for your case to help establish liability.
School Bus Accidents
In addition to tour bus accidents, California also records a high number of school bus accidents. According to tabulations made by the National Safety Council (NSC) school bus-related, accidents led to the death of 118 people in 2018 in the entire U.S. NSC obtained the data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). When NHTSA is documenting school-bus accidents, it considers any vehicle used as a school bus to be involved irrespective of the vehicle's body design. Many school bus accidents involve children getting in and out of school buses.
School bus transportation is one of the safest modes of transportations in the United States. Every year in the U.S, more than 450,000 public school buses transport 23.5 million students to and from school. The school buses cover more than 4.3 billion miles every year to transport children to and from school or school trips and other related activities. Compared to other forms of transportations, students are much safer riding in school buses. The fatality rate for school buses stands at 0.2 fatalities per 100 million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled). The fatality rate for other vehicles stands at 1.5 fatalities for 100 million VMT. Therefore, as much as school bus accidents are common in California, school buses remain an ideal form of transportation.
The improvement of the safety of school buses is mainly due to the requirements set by California's Department of Transportation. The requirements revolve around the compartmentalization of school buses and the installation of lap belts. Compartmentalization entails creating a protective envelope using closely placed seats with high energy-absorbing seat backs. This design helps to protect bus occupants in case of an accident.
According to a report issued by NHTSA, 301 school-going children died in school bus accidents between 2006 and 2015. Of the 301 deaths, 54 involved occupants of school vehicles, while 137 were from other vehicles. The deaths also included 102 pedestrians and eight pedal cyclists. According to this report, there were more fatalities in schoolchildren occupying other vehicles than children occupying school buses.
Other facts revealed by the report from NHTSA are:
Over the last ten years, there were 1,172 fatal accidents involving school vehicles in the United States. The majority of the children involved in school bus accidents were between the ages of 5 and 13. The majority of the accidents occurred in the early mornings when children report to school or in the evenings when students were leaving school.
If your child suffers injuries in a school bus accident due to another party's negligence, a competent personal injury attorney can help you seek compensation.
Other Bus Crashes Statistics in the United States
Nearly every week, a bus accident occurs in the United States. The NTSB’s study conducted a study on Curbside Motorcoach Safety in 2011. The study focused on the thriving curbside business and highlighted the United States' perspective and general data on the motorcoach and bus industry. According to the study, researchers observed that commercial vehicles like buses have more risk of involvement in fatal accidents. If bus accidents involve other vehicles, pedestrians, or bicyclists, bus drivers and passengers are safer than pedestrian or regular vehicle occupants.
The study further revealed that in 2009, bus occupants' fatality rate stood at 45 deaths for every 100,000 bus accidents. If the bus accident involved other vehicles, passenger vehicle occupants' fatality rate was 251 deaths for every 100,000 accidents. Due to the large number of buses, passenger vehicle occupants are more likely to suffer injuries and fatalities if a bus collides with a smaller vehicle.
The University of Michigan conducted a study on motor carrier type and driver’s history in fatal bus accidents in 2010. The researchers noted that around 63,000 buses got involved in accidents every year. Around 14,000 bus accidents resulted in a severely injured individual, and around 325 of the accidents resulted in fatal injuries. The study revealed that intercity buses were 1.9 times more susceptible to involvement in an accident. The study also revealed that charter buses have a higher likelihood of driver errors than other buses.
The Journal of Safety Research researched in 2012 on risk factors associated with bus accident severity in the U.S. The research revealed that by some means, buses are not safer than regular cars. According to the research, bus accidents contributed to a small percentage of accidents in the U.S.(0.6%). However, the number of bus crashes for a million passenger miles stood at 3.04. This was comparable to vehicle accidents for a million passenger miles, which stood at 3.21.
However, the study mainly focused on the traits of bus drivers involved in bus accidents. Novice or inexperienced drivers increased the risk of bus accident severity. Accident severity also increased in bus drivers of more than 55 years, with the highest risk of drivers above 65. The majority of drivers involved in severe bus accidents do not portray risky or careless driving behaviors. Only around 4% of bus drivers involved in bus accidents have a history of serious offenses like drowsy driving, speeding, or driving while intoxicated.
Common Injuries in Bus Accidents
When a bus accident occurs, injuries are often catastrophic. Unlike passenger vehicles, buses don't have certain safety features like airbags and safety belts. Therefore, when an accident occurs, bus occupants might be ejected from the bus or fall on the bus floor. Some of the typical injuries that you might suffer in a bus accident are:
Spinal Cord and Head Injuries
Bus occupants might experience extreme forces and serious traumas in case of an accident. A passenger's head might smash into the bus seats or whip around violently, leading to severe head injuries. If you experience a blunt force trauma in a bus accident, you could sustain traumatic brain injuries. Other likely injuries include whiplash and spinal cord injuries. Victims of bus accidents could face a lifetime of permanent paralysis.
Broken Bones
It's common for victims of bus accidents to suffer broken bones. For instance, if a bus stops abruptly or hits an object, the passengers might fall and suffer fractures and broken bones. The fractures may range from simple dislocations to extensive broken bones that would call for extensive treatment. Severely broken bones could result in permanent disability, while others might call for surgery as the only treatment option.
Cuts and Lacerations
Victims of bus accidents might also suffer cuts and lacerations after an accident. Most buses have sharp metal benches and multiple glass windows. Therefore, in case of an accident, bus passengers might sustain cuts from the sharp glasses from the bus windows. Deep cuts and lacerations could lead to excessive blood loss; if a victim does not seek immediate treatment, excessive bleeding could lead to death. Cuts and lacerations could also lead to permanent scarring and disfigurement. If lacerations become infected, mainly when left untreated, they might be life-threatening.
Internal Injuries
As the body absorbs the force resulting from a bus accident, internal injuries might occur. Some of the common internal injuries that you might suffer in a bus accident are internal hemorrhaging, punctured lungs, kidney damage, and liver lacerations. Internal injuries might not have obvious symptoms immediately after the accident. The symptoms might show up much later; it is important to undergo check-up even if you do not have visible injuries. You might have suffered internal injuries, and if left untreated, the injuries might be fatal.
Potentially Liable Parties in a Bus Accident
When a bus accident occurs, several parties are likely to be liable. It's not always easy to establish liability in a bus accident. It's important to seek the assistance of an experienced attorney. An attorney can help you to establish the liable party from which to seek compensation. Some of the potentially liable parties in a bus accident are:
Tour bus operator if the accident involves a tour bus Bus driver Bus driver supervisor School bus operator if an accident involves a school bus Charter bus operator in the case of a charter bus Other vehicle drivers if an accident involves other vehicles Bus maintenance company State, county, or city council if an accident involves a public transportation bus Bus stop property owner if an accident occurs at a bus stop Bus manufacturer Bus part manufacturer
A bus company can be liable for a bus accident if an accident occurs due to an incompetent bus driver. Bus companies have a vital responsibility for ensuring that they hire competent and well-trained bus drivers. Hiring an incompetent bus driver who ends up causing an accident could render a bus company liable. A bus company also has the role of ensuring that buses are in good condition. Therefore, if an accident occurs due to a poorly maintained bus, the bus company might be to blame for the accident. The bus maintenance company might also be liable for failing to identify a mechanical problem, which later leads to a bus accident.
The bus manufacturer might be to blame for a bus accident if the accident occurs due to a manufacturing defect. Bus manufacturers have to ensure that they only release quality vehicles to the market. Manufacturers also have a role in ensuring that they issue ample warnings to consumers if a product is defective.
Sometimes, a bus accident might occur due to poor road conditions. The entity responsible for maintaining the roads might be to blame for an accident resulting from poor road conditions. These entities include state or county public entities. The plaintiff can file a personal injury lawsuit against the government to maintain roadways in good condition or fail to install proper road signage.
In some instances, there are multiple defendants in a bus accident. California is a comparative negligence state that apportions responsibility to the parties involved depending on the degree of fault. According to California's comparative negligence law, you can recover damages even if you're partially at fault in a bus accident.
For a plaintiff to seek compensation in a bus accident, he/she has to prove several elements:
The plaintiff has to prove that the defendant owed him or her a duty of care. It should be evident that the defendant breached his or her duty of care. The defendant’s breach of duty of care should have significantly contributed to the plaintiff’s injuries. Compensation Available in Bus Accidents
When you or your loved one suffers injuries in a bus accident, no compensation can be enough to compensate you for your losses. However, it's important to seek compensation for your economic and non-economic losses. In some instances, you could also seek compensation for punitive damages if the defendant was extremely negligent. Some of the available compensation includes:
Hospital bills Medications and other medical supplies Emergency treatment Physical therapy fees In-home care Vehicle repair if the bus accident involving your vehicle Lost income Loss of consortium Loss of future earning capacity Emotional pain Pain and Suffering Court fees and Costs Loss of enjoyment in life
You would need the help of a personal injury attorney to help determine your claim's value and assist you in seeking compensation.
Find a Personal Injury Attorney Near Me
If you have suffered injuries in a bus accident, you can seek compensation for your injuries. Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney can guide you through the legal process and help you seek compensation. Contact us at 424-231-2013 and speak to one of our attorneys.


I use template matching and precise relative relocation techniques to develop a highresolution earthquake catalog for the initial portion of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquake sequence, from 4 to 16 July, encompassing the foreshock sequence and the first 10+ days of aftershocks following the Mw 7.1 mainshock. Using 13,525 routinely cataloged events as waveform templates, I detect and precisely locate a total of 34,091 events. Precisely located earthquakes reveal numerous crosscutting fault structures with dominantly perpendicular southwest and northwest strikes. Foreshocks of the Mw 6.4 event appear to align on a northwest-striking fault. Aftershocks of the Mw 6.4 event suggest that it further ruptured this northwest-striking fault, as well as the southwest-striking fault where surface rupture was observed. Finally, aftershocks of the Mw 7.1 show a highly complex distribution, illuminating a primary northwest-striking fault zone consistent with surface rupture but also numerous crosscutting southwest-striking faults. Aftershock relocations suggest that theMw 7.1 event ruptured adjacent to the previous northwest-striking rupture of the Mw 6.4, perhaps activating a subparallel structure southwest of the earlier rupture. Both the northwest and southeast rupture termini of the Mw 7.1 rupture exhibited multiple fault branching, with particularly high rates of aftershocks and multiple fault orientations in the dilatational quadrant northeast of the northwest rupture terminus.
CITATION STYLE
Shelly, D. R. (2020). A high-resolution seismic catalog for the initial 2019 ridgecrest earthquake sequence: Foreshocks, aftershocks, and faulting complexity.
Seismological Research Letters, 91(4), 1971–1978. https://doi.org/10.1785/0220190309


An advert by Greenpeace calling for the public to petition against government fracking plans that was banned by the Advertising Standards Agency in 2015 has had its ban revoked, with the UK advertising watchdog admitting its initial ruling was wrong.
The ad, which first appeared in national press on 14 January 2015, stated that “fracking threatens our climate, our countryside and our water” and that “experts agree - it won't cut our energy bills”.
It was this claim that Lord Lipsey, who sits on the House of Lords economic affairs committee, took umbrage with. Lipsey, a fracking advocate, submitted a complaint to the watchdog claiming the ad was misleading in suggesting there is a consensus among experts that fracking would not cut energy bills.
Despite Greenpeace providing opinions from 22 energy experts including the energy secretary, leading academics, and three spokespersons from fracking firm Cuadrilla, the ASA ruled in favour of Lipsey in May 2015 and called for Greenpeace to withdraw the advert.
Greenpeace published an article on its site shortly after dismissing the ruling as “baseless, biased, and bonkers”, claiming the watchdog was able to quote the Prime Minister’s opinion that fracking would cut household energy bills as the only evidence of this alternative view.
The environmental organisation questioned the impartiality of the ASA council, stating that its chair Lord Chris Smith, has a second job as head of the Shale Task Force, a lobby group funded by fracking firms including Cuadrilla, Centrica and Total.
Greenpeace has been campaigning for an appeal of the ruling since. Today (21 September) the ASA council, following an investigation led by its independent reviewer, overturned its original ruling stating it “was not in breach” of advertising codes of practice.
The watchdog admitted that the “general consensus” among most was that a meaningful reduction in energy bills was highly unlikely.
“We acknowledged that among the material Greenpeace had provided, there were quotations indicating clearer support for the view that fracking would not reduce prices.”
“We therefore considered the claim as it was likely to be interpreted by readers had been substantiated and was not materially misleading,” it said.


TIV presents at a United Nation’s Workshop on Cambodia’s Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy.
TIV was invited by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) to present on Cambodia’s Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy in Nov 2018. Hosted by the General Secretariat of the National of Science and Technology Council of Cambodia and attended by top policy makers including H.E Mr. Has Bunton, Secretary General of GS-NSTC, as well as H.E. Mr. Tuon Tavrak, Secretary of State, and Vice chair of National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). The main event involved a Workshop on the Draft of Cambodia’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy 2019-2025 aimed to develop an action plan to foster innovation in the country.
As a distinguished speaker, TIV’s CEO painted the landscape of Cambodia’s innovation framework, and the necessary conditions that must be in place for sustainable growth. The discussion also investigated how STI can contribute to not only sustainable and inclusive development, but also how STI foster social development and environmental sustainability.
In conjunction with a leading Economic Affairs Officer of UN’s ESCAP, Mr. Gupta kicked off the workshop with a primer on the current state of affairs in Cambodia and provided a background on the key topics of the sessions:
STI environment in Cambodia – Building on Current Strengths
Vision and Scope – Aligning with National Development Goals and Promoting Inclusive Innovation
Strategic Priorities
Action Plan
Governance
In laying the foundation for discussion, TIV also provided their expertise with innovation ecosystems. This included discussion on how innovation can be used as a means for rapid growth when elements such as technology, entrepreneurship, risk finance, tech extension and knowledge spillovers are utilized correctly. Furthermore, TIV explored a Sources of Innovation Map, which explicated multiple origin points for new ideas and how these catalysts interact in a network of Acquisition/ Transfer mechanisms and with Users of Knowledge.
This initiative was part of a broader engagement wherein TIV advised UNESCAP on its mission to help draft Cambodia’s new STI policy (part of Cambodia's Rectangular Strategy Phase 4). As part of the engagement, TIV also conducted proprietary analysis on the current technology trajectory Cambodia in its report, “Rapid Assessment of Cambodia’s Innovation Ecosystem.”


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Biting is a nuisance puppy behavior that can be corrected through consistent, positive training. Left undirected, a biting puppy will learn that it can nip, bite and mouth to manipulate her owner. Additionally, aggressive issues may develop as the dog matures. Proper training must begin immediately (as early as 6 weeks) to encourage your puppy to stop biting.
Train your puppy that biting is painful. Each time the pup nips you, call out "No bite!" and yelp (as another puppy would in her natural environment). This will communicate to your puppy that she is playing too rough. Never hurt or harm your puppy in any way.
Stop playtime and ignore your puppy. If the puppy ignores your previous response and continues to nip, state "No bite!" firmly and calmly. Then, remove your puppy from the room for 5 minutes. Place her in a secure area--such as an enclosed kitchen--and wait until she is calm (not whining). Then, allow her to rejoin the "pack." Your puppy will soon understand that biting behavior is not allowed in her family.
Provide safe and accessible chew toys. Alleviate puppy boredom and encourage natural canine instincts by allowing him to chew on appropriate things. While supervised, give your puppy a safe chew toy, such as a Kong toy. Consult a professional at a pet store for puppy toy recommendations. Allowing for nibble time will teach your puppy that it's OK to chew on appropriate things.
Avoid games that encourage biting behaviors. Don't teach your puppy about tug-of-war or facilitate rough play. These games can promote dog biting and dominance issues. Don't let young children play with the biting puppy until the problem behavior is eliminated.
Reinforce positive behaviors. When your puppy plays nicely, give her plenty of praise and affection. She'll learn from your encouraging reaction that not biting pleases her pack leader. This requires that all family members follow a consistent training regimen.
Socialize your puppy. A biting puppy would quickly be redirected by another dog or her mother if she was with her litter. Allow her to socialize with other dogs (through an obedience class or at the dog park) while she's still a puppy so she can learn about playing limits. Additionally, exercise is imperative to your puppy's obedience, happiness and health.
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Don't Routinely Recommend Pharmacogenetic Testing for Most Patients
You'll see a push toward
a more personalized approach to drug therapy with pharmacogenetic testing.
These tests will be promoted for a laundry list of meds...but they're not ready for prime time in most cases.
The goal of testing is to tailor drugs and doses based on the patient's genes...to avoid or minimize toxicity and maximize efficacy.


Looking for a COVID-19 test?
CareClues partner hospitals and clinics have been approved by ICMR to conduct COVID-19 RT-PCR test.
You need to take a high-fibre diet along with plenty of fruits, vegetables and fluids to relieve constipation. Various allopathic medicines prescribed for this condition are bulk-forming laxatives (psyllium, methylcellulose), stool softeners (docusate), lubricant laxatives (mineral oil), stimulant laxatives (aloe, cascara), suppositories (sodium phosphate, docusate) and enemas. Depending upon your symptoms and root cause, the doctor will recommend a suitable medicine. It is strongly suggested that you consult a general physician before taking any medicine.


Abstract
Calcium (Ca
2+) ions are important mediators of cellular homeostasis owing to their ability to elicit a dynamic, transient, and tightly regulated range of biochemical responses. More than a decade ago, a nonselective, Ca 2+-permeable, cationic conductance was identified in podocytes downstream of angiotensin II (Ang II) signaling, but its molecular structure remained elusive. Six years ago, transient receptor potential canonical 6 (TRPC6) mutations were found in families with hereditary FSGS, and TRPC5 and TRPC6 channels are now known as the Ca 2+ influx pathways for this previously described, nonselective, cationic current in podocytes. Ang II activation engages this Ca 2+ influx to modulate the actin cytoskeleton in podocytes. These discoveries dovetail with previously described regulation of actin dynamics by the Ca 2+-activated phosphatase, calcineurin, and the emergence of Rho GTPases as critical regulators of podocyte function in health and disease. Understanding the interconnected signaling regulated by Ca 2+ currents offers potential new therapeutic targets and highlights the notion that synergistic therapies targeting multiple levels of biochemistry may be useful in treating proteinuric kidney disease. Copyright © 2011 by the American Society of Nephrology


Objective:
To examine if the association with hypertension was different between individuals with and without insomnia symptoms.
Methods:
This was a population-based, multiyear, cross-sectional study with data from the 2005–2008 United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (
n = 12 643). Insomnia symptoms were considered if at least one of difficulty falling asleep, prolonged nocturnal awakening, or early morning awakening was reported, at least five times per month. Short sleep time (<6 h) was also considered in the insomnia definition. Ever doctor-diagnosed self-reported hypertension, self-reported current antihypertensive use, and objectively measured systolic and diastolic hypertension were examined. Results:
There were generally no associations between insomnia symptoms and hypertension when sleep duration was not considered in the insomnia definition and after controlling for covariates. However, there were significantly increased odds of subjective hypertension measures among individuals with insomnia coupled with short sleep time compared to individuals without insomnia after controlling for covariates [e.g. among individuals with any insomnia: odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI) of doctor-diagnosed hypertension 1.49, 1.19–1.88; OR, 95% CI of current antihypertensive medications 1.33, 1.04–1.70]. There were no significant associations though between insomnia symptoms accompanied by short sleep time and objective hypertension measures (e.g. among individuals with any insomnia: OR, 95% CI of measured systolic hypertension 1.32, 0.87–2.02; OR, 95% CI of measured diastolic hypertension 0.96, 0.52–1.75).
Conclusion:
Insomnia symptoms coupled with short sleep time may be positively related to hypertension, but the lack of association with objective hypertension measures suggests that there may be no true relationship present.


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Measurement and modeling of soil CO[subscript]2 flux in a temperate grassland under mowed and burned regimes
Bremer, Dale J.; Ham, Jay M.
Soil-surface CO2 flux (R[subscript]s), which is a large component of the carbon (C) budgets in grasslands, usually is measured infrequently using static or dynamic chambers. Therefore, to quantify annual C budgets, estimates of Rs are required during days when no direct measurements of R[subscript]s are available. Other researchers have developed empirical models based on soil temperature, soil volumetric water content ([theta]v), and leaf area index (LAI) that have provided reasonable estimates of Rs during the growing season in ungrazed tallgrass prairie. However, the effects of mowing and grazing, which are common in grasslands, on predictions of Rs from those models are uncertain. Predictions of R[subscript]s during dormancy (post-senescence to spring fire) also are uncertain. Data from a year-long mowing study, which simulated grazing, were used to refit these models. Output from the models then was compared to independent data collected from nearby prairie sites. Results showed that LAI must be included to accurately estimate R[subscript]s in mowed prairie ecosystems. When LAI was not included in the model, predicted daily R[subscript]s following mowing was nearly four times greater than measured R[subscript]s, and cumulative, annual R[subscript]s was overestimated by 95-102%. When LAI was included in the model, predictions of R[subscript]s were comparable to measured R[subscript]s in the mowing study. Annual estimates of cumulative Rs ranged from 3.93 to 4.92 kg CO[subscript]2 m[superscript minus]2. When comparing the model with independent chamber data from nearby sites, cumulative R[subscript]s during those studies was within [plus minus]9% of cumulative estimates calculated from measured R[subscript]s. The model overestimated daily R[subscript]s during a dry period, suggesting a nonlinear response of R[subscript]s to soil water content; matric potential may be more appropriate than [theta]v for modeling R[subscript]s. Data suggest that R[subscript]s, in addition to being dependent on soil temperature and soil water content, is dependent on the photosynthetic capacity of the canopy and the subsequent translocation of C belowground.


This volume brings together insights on the interactions between environmental change and human security in the Middle East and Africa. These regions face particular challenges in relation to environmental degradation, the decline of natural resources and consequent risks to current and future human security.
The chapters provide topical analysis from a range of disciplines on the theory, discourse, policy and practice of responding to global environmental change and threats to human security.
Case studies from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Turkey, Iraq and Syria provide empirical evidence, with a focus section dedicated to the critical issue of water resources and water security in the region.
The contributions demonstrate above all that the risks posed to human security arise through multiple and interconnected processes operating across diverse spatial and temporal scales. The complexity of these processes requires new ways of thinking and intervening. As a contribution, the current volume provides engaging insights from theory and practice for those seeking to address the challenges of environmental change.
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As technology has advanced, scholarly communication has evolved, creating new opportunities for academic libraries to serve researchers. This article examines the current state and potential future of academic library-based publishing. The review of the literature explores the scholarly communication ecosystem as it pertains to new publishing paradigms supported by academic libraries, including the complexity of nontraditional publishing models. These models and their implications, as well as how they may be implemented, are then explored in the academic library environment. Next, survey data from nineteen academic librarians collected at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting in January 2015 is presented. Based on the literature and the survey data, this article argues that the principle concerns for academic library-based publishing going forward include 1) the need for the dedicated and/or sustained financial models for library-based publishing initiatives and 2) the cultural and financial capital to support librarians as they further expand their knowledge and expertise to support additional publishing-related functionalities in support of these new models. Both of these concerns ultimately tie to the persistent question of perceived quality, and by extension, reputation, of library-based publishing and open access publishing more broadly.


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Truckers continue to deal with new challenges due to coronavirus constraints on truck stops and shipper and receiver facilities while the growing demand for medical supplies and consumer essentials continues. In some states, rest stop restaurant dining rooms are closed and takeout food is the only option. Pennsylvania, one of the major shipping lanes connecting the Midwest and the East Coast, shut-down state operated rest stops. This is posing issues for drivers who go through states like Pennsylvania--where rest is critical to ensure driver safety and supply chain efficiency. Due to these concerns, 13 Pennsylvania rest stops will be reopened today.
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Arizona law defines sexual harassment as any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, whether they are verbal advances or physical action. Some types of sexual harassment that are most commonly committed by an employer include exchanging favoritism for sexual favors, the creation of a hostile work environment of a sexual nature, and sexual advances.
How does Arizona Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?
First, Thatcher employers can be required to establish company policies that specifically address sexual harassment in the workplace. These must be posted in a visible area such as a break room. Matters covered by such policies should include contact information used by employees to report incidents, handling procedures for claims, and corrective measures (in the event that a claim turns out to be true).
Additionally, federal and Arizona laws create specific agencies which are responsible for handling sexual harassment cases. The agencies are given authority to investigate workplaces in Thatcher to determine if the incidents alleged in the complaints they receive are true. Additionally, these laws prohibit employers from firing an employee for alleging sexual harassment or taking any action in retaliation to a claim.
How can a Arizona attorney help?
A claim for sexual harassment may be difficult to investigate and establish without the proper expertise in the relevant areas of law. The federal officers who investigate claims of sexual harassment are, unfortunately, often too busy to give much attention to any one claim. Accordingly, hiring a lawyer in Thatcher might be the best way to ensure that your claim is filed within the deadlines specified by Arizona for sexual harassment matters.


A covenant not to compete typically implies that a Wisconsin employee makes an agreement not to work for any of their employer's competitors should they leave the company for any reason. These covenants are typically called "non-compete clauses". Employees who sign them can either receive compensation or simply be required to agree as a condition for their employment.
When are Covenants not to Compete Unenforceable?
Foreseeing whether or not a judge will uphold a covenant not to compete is typically difficult. Even if the employee's interests may be significant Wisconsin courts will certainly assign great weight to a person's freedom to choose the type of employment that is suitable for them. Accordingly, only those covenants which are deemed to be reasonable will be upheld by the court. Those agreements that courts have seen to be unreasonable include those that last for an prolonged period of time or cover geographic areas around Eau Claire that are unreasonably large.
The agreements must also deal only with those competitors whose line of employment is reasonably related to the previous employer's. Finally, there must be a valid business interest which motivates the employer's mandating a covenant not to compete.
Do I Need an Attorney when Dealing with a Covenant not to Compete?
An Eau Claire, Wisconsin lawyer can help you review the covenant before you sign any agreements that might limit your rights. The lawyer can help you in negotiating modifications or if needed, they can possibly draft a new agreement which will be acceptable to both parties. A lawyer can also render useful advice for employers who are contemplating suing an employee for breach of covenant, or they can counsel employees who have signed such an agreement.


Making Social Studies Concepts Tangible for Pre-K Students
Setting the standard for critical thinking in prekindergarten is essential to prepare early learners for success in later grades. Early exposure to social studies, geography, and community concepts will lead to a strong foundation for students to inquire about the world around them.


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The testicular hilum and paratestis contain several embryologically diverse anatomic structures, including the spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis, epididymis, rete testis, and several other embryonic remnants. Several benign and malignant lesions arise from these morphologically distinct structures, and owing to their proximity, it is challenging to classify and subsequently stage these tumors. Herein, we conducted a retrospective review of the paratesticular appendageal and rete testis tumors and tumor-like lesions diagnosed at our department from 1985 to 2016. Soft-tissue lesions/tumors were excluded. A total of 146 paratesticular appendageal and rete testis tumors and tumor-like lesions were identified. Most were benign (n = 107; 73%). Adenomatoid tumor (26%) was the most common benign tumor, followed by different types of cysts (19%), mesothelial hyperplasia (18%), serous cystadenoma (5.5%), and rete testis adenoma (4%). Malignant lesions comprised 23% of the cases, with mesothelioma the most common (15%), followed by adenocarcinoma of the rete testis (4%), serous cystadenocarcinoma (2%), and papillary and clear cell adenocarcinoma of the epididymis (2%). Finally, serous borderline tumors and melanotic neuroectodermal tumor (retinal anlage tumors) comprised the remaining 4% of cases. In conclusion, a wide range of benign and malignant lesions can arise from the paratesticular region. Awareness of these lesions and their histologic spectrum is crucial to avoid diagnostic pitfalls and to allow pathologists to establish a correct diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan.
Keywords Adenomatoid tumor Cystadenocarcinoma Malignant mesothelioma Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor Paratestis Rete testis Serous borderline ASJC Scopus subject areas Pathology and Forensic Medicine


Charlotte’s Web Holdings (OTCMKTS:CWBHF) (NYSEARCA:CWEB) reported its fourth-quarter earnings on March 24. For the quarter, the company missed analysts’ revenue and EBITDA estimates. On March 23, the company announced that it will acquire Abacus Health for 99 million Canadian dollars in an all-cash deal. The acquisition could expand Charlotte’s Web’s market share in the F/D/M segment to 35%. So, the acquisition of Abacus Health might have impressed investors. As of March 27, Charlotte’s Web was trading at 6.38 Canadian dollars, which represents a rise of 25.1% since reporting its fourth-quarter earnings.
Analysts’ lowered their target prices for Charlotte’s Web
Since Charlotte’s Web reported its fourth-quarter earnings, PI Financial and Eight Capital have lowered their target prices. On March 26, Cantech Letter reported that Jason Zandberg of PI Financial lowered his target price from 11.50 Canadian dollars to 10.00 Canadian dollars due to its disappointing fourth-quarter performance. However, he maintained his “buy” rating for the stock. On March 27, Eight Capital lowered its target price from 13 Canadian dollars to 9 Canadian dollars.
As of March 27, analysts’ consensus target price was $8.54. The target price represents a 12-month return potential of 92.3% from its closing price of $4.44 on March 27. Compared to February 27, analysts’ consensus target price has declined by 43.9% from $15.21.
Meanwhile, as of March 27, Cresco Labs (OTCMKTS:CRLBF), Curaleaf (OTCMKTS:CURLF), and OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQ:OGI) were trading at a discount of 246.6%, 142.4%, and 113% from their respective price targets.
Analysts’ opinion
For the fourth quarter, Zandberg expected Charlotte’s Web to report revenue of $23.6 million with an EBITDA of $0.4 million, as reported by Cantech Letter. However, the company reported revenues of $22.8 million and a negative EBITDA of $10.2 million. Zandberg stated that competition in the CBD market lowered the company’s revenue growth. He also said that the lack of clarity on the regulatory front created confusion for customers. They can’t verify the quantity and quality of CBD in each of the products.
Zandberg expects Charlotte’s Web to close the acquisition of Abacus Health in the third quarter of this fiscal year. He expects the acquisition to contribute $12.7 million of sales in the last two quarters of this fiscal year. For fiscal 2020, he expects the company to report revenue of $113 million, while its adjusted EBITDA could be -$16 million. Meanwhile, for fiscal 2021, he expects the company to report revenue and EBITDA of $169 million and $28 million, respectively. As reported by Cantech Letters, Zandberg added that his estimates don’t include any improvement on the regulatory front. However, he stated that any such positives from the FDA could provide an upside to his target.
Analysts’ ratings for Charlotte’s Web
There haven’t been any rating changes since Charlotte’s Web reported its fourth-quarter earnings. As of March 27, eight analysts follow the company. Among the analysts, six recommend a “buy,” while two recommend a “hold.” In the above graph, you can see that there has been a decline in analysts’ coverage. Last month, ten analysts covered the stock compared to eight analysts currently. Let’s look at analysts’ ratings for Charlotte’s Web’s peers.
Analysts are bullish on Cresco Labs. All 12 of the analysts that follow the stock recommend a “buy.” Among the 11 analysts that follow Curaleaf, ten recommend a “buy,” while one recommends a “hold.” To learn more, read Analysts Cut Curaleaf’s Target Price after Its Q4 Earnings. Among the 16 analysts that follow OrganiGram, 12 recommend a “buy,” while four recommend a “hold.” My take
In June 2019, Nielsen predicted that the US hemp-derived CBD market could reach $6 billion by 2025. With the recent acquisition of Abacus Health, Charlotte’s Web is well-positioned to acquire significant market share. Overall, I’m optimistic about the stock. Investors with a long-term perspective should utilize the recent fall in Charlotte’s Web’s stock price to accumulate the stock.


Root development of Arabidopsis, Zea mays (maize) and Oryza sativa (rice) differs in both overall architecture and the anatomy of individual roots. In maize and rice, the post-embryonic shoot-borne root system becomes the major backbone of the root stock; in Arabidopsis, the embryonic root system formed by a simple primary root and its lateral roots remains dominant. Recently, several specific root mutants and root-specific genes have been identified and characterized in maize and rice. Interestingly, some of these mutants indicate that the formation of primary-, seminal-, crown- and lateral roots is regulated by alternative root-type-specific pathways. Further analyses of these unique pathways will contribute to the understanding of the complex molecular networks involved in cereal root formation.


Knowledge regarding the movement of wild fishes provides valuable information of their spatial ecology, habitat use, and migration patterns. Research is lacking to describe movement of gars, particularly Shortnose Gars. The Sport Fish Ecology Lab is working to understand the movement of these fish and their habitats, using the following two studies to get started on tracking Shortnose Gar in their natural habitats.
Study 1: Evaluate wound healing rate of Shortnose Gar using specialized surgical methods to internally implant acoustic transmitters.
Intracoelemic transmitter implantation has been shown to have limited adverse effects on fishes and is considered the best method for long-term tracking relative to gastric insertion or external attachment. Standardized surgical methods for transmitter implantation for teleost’s are well known in the literature, however, traditional techniques using a scalpel are not possible on more primitive fishes such as
Lepisosteids due to the complexity of their armored, ganoid scales. This attribute poses a unique challenge for internal implantations.
A specialized method to breach ganoid scales of Longnose Gar was developed by Midwood et al. (2018). This procedure utilizes an electric rotary tool with a cutting blade to breach the ganoid scales and drill bit to pre-drill suture holes. To evaluate survival and initial wound healing rate of Shortnose Gar with these specialized methods, we conducted a sham surgery study at the University of Illinois Pond Facility in the summer of 2018. We had 100% survival and found that Shortnose Gar recovered from sedation in under 5 minutes and surgical wounds healed in less than 2 weeks. Findings from this study will be submitted for peer reviewed publication in 2019.
Study 2: Evaluate habitat use (backwater, side channel, tributary, and main channel) of Shortnose Gar in response to season, discharge, and other abiotic factors in the Lower Illinois River.
In 2018, we initiated a field study in the lower Illinois River near Beardstown to examine movement and habitat use of Shortnose Gar. Gar were affixed with acoustic transmitters following methods used in our sham surgery study and stationary receivers were deployed in backwaters (Lilly Lake, Muscooten Bay, Treadway Lake), tributaries (La Moine River and Sangamon River), side channels, and the main channel of the Illinois River to record fish movements. These data will provide us with valuable information about the range of individuals, their seasonal movement patterns, and habitat use. This study is ongoing and will continue into 2020.


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This paper will introduce the session by sketching out what geographers might focus on in considering how we can account for the vital role of colour in space, place and landscape. I suggest that we first need to explore the values, aesthetics and symbolic meanings that are mobilised around colour in different, highly situated cultural contexts, and how this shapes both the remaking and reading of the material world. Secondly, I focus on how colour is invariably more than representational, stimulating affective, emotional and sensory responses that are often beneath conscious apprehension. In considering these themes, I subsequently look at how power is manifest through colour and examine how a more consciously applied politics of colour might contribute to a redistribution of the sensory across space.
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Principal Research Fellow, Geography, Melbourne University, tim.edensor@unimelb.edu.au


As an international city, Hong Kong serves as the hub of cross-border transactions and legal disputes. Every day, legal practitioners and business people in Hong Kong are involved in cross-border legal matters, such as private international law, cross-border M&A, and international arbitration.
The Cross-Border Legal Issues Dialogue Seminar Series is the key initiative of the Centre for Comparative and Transnational Law 比較法與跨國法研究中心 (CCTL) -Private International Law Group by CUHK LAW to provide a forum for practitioners, academics, the business community and the general public to engage in a dialogue on various issues arising from cross-border legal matters. The Dialogue invites leading practitioners and academics to speak on a regular basis on topics related to cross-border legal matters and to contribute to research projects conducted at CUHK LAW. The Dialogue aims to become the leading forum in Asia for the exchange of views and ideas in the field.


Public hospitals in Ontario are operating in an increasingly complex and highly regulated environment. In this environment, hospitals are required to meet their obligations as not-for-profit corporations, including addressing governance, compliance and business operations issues. the following resources are intended to assist hospitals in understanding and complying with these obligations.
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Xanax Pharmacology
Following oral administration, alprazolam is quickly absorbed and metabolised by the body. Peak concentrations in plasma (proportionate to the dose) occur approximately 1 to 2 hours after ingestion. The metabolites 4-hydroxyalprazolam and a-hydroxyalprazolam are chiefly responsible for alprazolam’s metabolisation.
The precise mechanism of action in alprazolam is not currently known; merely that it enhances the body’s GABA, the CNS’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. Alprazolam is believed to act by strengthening (rather than adding to) the body’s existing GABA, which quietens the neurons in the brain, thereby calming the brain and subsequently the mind.
Alprazolam and its metabolites are largely excreted in urine.


First, the budget: There is $83.5 billion in the state’s budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. While this is slightly higher than the previous year, predicted budget shortfalls of $1.3 billion in 2018 and $1.9 billion in 2019 have made lawmakers cautious about future spending plans. Given that about a quarter of the state’s appropriations are on K-12 and higher ed, spending proposals for education will be highly scrutinized during the current session and beyond.
Affordability: Making college more affordable for Florida students and families remains a prominent policy issue for state lawmakers, including Governor Rick Scott. Tuition at Florida public colleges and universities have stayed the same over the past four years, and this year, plans to reform state financial aid and tuition policies have emerged.


Tuskegee University has received approximately $1.83 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to support the emergency needs of enrolled students resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and disruption of academic programs university operations. These funds will be distributed to students upon completion of the Tuskegee Emergency Fund Application available online. The University has established a Student Emergency Fund Committee to review all applications and determine the allocation amounts to students.
Emergency funds can be allocated to cover the following: technology, travel, utilities, vehicle expenses, child-care, course materials, gas, groceries, medical, and rent. As of May 8, the Student Emergency Fund Committee has received more than 1,300 applications and funded more than 850 students. This process will continue over the next twelve months or until all funds are exhausted. Students with emergency needs must complete an online application at http://www./studentemergencyfundapplication.
Who is eligible?
All current degree-seeking students (graduate, undergraduate, VETMED) enrolled in Spring 快2彩票, Summer 快2彩票 and Fall 快2彩票 affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and are Title IV eligible (a completed 2019-20 FAFSA on file or eligible to file a FAFSA) are eligible for CARES Act funds. Students who do not meet the CARES Act requirements may be eligible to receive other institutional funds. Please contact kholland@.
How much funding is available?
Tuskegee University was awarded a fixed amount of funds to be allocated to students over one-year; and amounts to students will vary, ranging from $400 to $1,000, depending on each student’s request and economic circumstances.
What types of expenses are covered by the CARES Act emergency funding?
CARES Act funding provides financial assistance with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19 (e.g., food, housing, course materials, transportation, technology, or health care).
How do I apply for CARES Act funding?
Students must complete the COVID-19 Emergency Fund Request Form. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Please review the eligibility information below to determine your eligibility to receive CARES Act funds.
Do I need to complete a FAFSA to receive CARES Act funds?
No, all students must be Title IV eligible to receive CARES act funds. However, having a FAFSA on file is evidence of Title IV eligibility. Students without a FAFSA will be required to demonstrate their Title IV eligibility through alternate means and should contact rdouglass@.
How do I know if I am eligible to file a FAFSA?
The eligibility criteria to file a FAFSA, as outlined in Section 484 of the Higher Education Act (HEA), include but are not limited to the following:
Can undocumented students and international students receive funds under the CARES Act?
No, international and undocumented students are not eligible to receive CARES Act funds. However, they may be eligible to receive emergency funds from other institutional sources. Please contact kholland@.
I am enrolled in an online program; do I qualify for CARES Act funds? You are not eligible for CARES Act funds if you were enrolled exclusively in an online program on March 13, 快2彩票. However, if you were enrolled in a combination of online and in-person classes, you are eligible. Do I need to be meeting satisfactory academic standards to receive Cares Act funds?
Yes, to be eligible for CARES Act funding, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards in accordance with Tuskegee’s financial aid rules and regulations. Contact rdouglass@ for further clarification.
I have an outstanding tuition/housing balance for the current semester; would these funds be applied to that balance?
No, the funds will be sent directly to you.
How long before I receive funds? Requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. How will I be notified that my request has been approved? You will receive notification from the Division of Student Affairs and your check will be sent to the address on your Emergency Funds Application. Can these funds affect other aid that I have already received? No, CARES Act funds will not reduce your financial aid award.


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Photosynthesis is the source of our food and fiber. Increasing world population, economic development, and diminishing land resources forecast that a doubling of productivity is critical in meeting agricultural demand before the end of this century. A starting point for evaluating the global potential to meet this goal is establishing the maximum efficiency of photosynthetic solar energy conversion. The potential efficiency of each step of the photosynthetic process from light capture to carbohydrate synthesis is examined. This reveals the maximum conversion efficiency of solar energy to biomass is 4.6% for C3 photosynthesis at 30 °C and today's 380 ppm atmospheric [CO
2], but 6% for C4 photosynthesis. This advantage over C3 will disappear as atmospheric [CO 2] nears 700 ppm. ASJC Scopus subject areas Biotechnology Bioengineering Biomedical Engineering


When asked to predict the outcome of 2020, I’m sure many would not have responded with a global pandemic! But alas, as we reach our eighth month of lockdown measures, the new Coronavirus has disrupted both our daily lives and the judgment process, as I have clearly seen in the analysis of Registry Trust data on monetary judgments in the UK and Ireland.
As part of Registry Trust’s aim to share ‘public data for the public good’ to inform responsible lending and borrowing, we are working hard to understand the correlation between the trends we are seeing in the data coming out of our Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines, and the wider economy. I therefore wanted to take the opportunity to take a look at the statistics we have published for the first three quarters of the year to identify how lockdown measures have altered judgment levels, the potential reasons why, and what this means in a wider context. It must be noted that the measure of judgments has not been adjusted for the population, therefore comparison between regions may be skewed by population density.
Not only has COVID-19 had detrimental effects on individual health and health providing services, its economic impact has the potential to be more financially damaging than the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. 2020 has been characterised by significantly reduced judgment rates across every region compared to 2019, therefore comparison to prior years would not tell much of a story, other than that things have significantly changed.
Within England and Wales, judgment levels remained steady from January to March, followed by a drastic decrease in across all regions in April, continuing through May and June. May 2020 was characterised by the lowest level of judgments in 2020, with the South East registering only 4,250 judgments, compared to 14,074 in May of the previous year. Likewise, May 2020 registered 1,633 judgments in Wales, compared to 6,508 the month prior, and 6,545 the year prior.
The maps above highlight a distinct correlation between the introduction of lockdown measures and reduced judgment levels. As discussed in an earlier blog, this is attributed to protective measures implemented by the government to protect the most financially vulnerable, and due to the partial closing of courts thus limiting the number of judgments processed. This decline is not attributed to improved financial stability within regions, with the pandemic expected to widen the financially stable: unstable dichotomy. It is possible that judgment levels will further increase in regions with already high pre-pandemic levels.
Interestingly, as lockdown measures eased on July 4th and society begun its journey to normality, judgment levels rose. Between June and October, judgment levels more than doubled in all regions excluding the North East and East Midlands. Judgments between June and July rose particularly fast, potentially due to a backlog of judgments in the courts.
Note: the scale differs to that of England and Wales due to the reduced number of judgments.
Similar is the story with Scotland and Northern Ireland who entered their first day of lockdown on March 24 and 28 respectively. In Northern Ireland, judgment levels decreased from 715 in March to 184 in April, reaching only 395 judgments in October (still 45% lower than March levels).
Judgment levels in Scotland in July reached 1,714 compared to only 162 the previous month, and 1,216 in the following month. As with England and Wales, this could be attributed to a backlog of judgments once the courts re-opened with the loosening of COVID restrictions. Judgment levels from August to September decreased to 1,186, followed by an increase of 100 to 1,286 in October. With the courts back open and processing a backlog of judgments, it is possible this rise in October is attributable to an increase of consumer indebtedness created though the pandemic.
Unfortunately, the second national lockdowns will carry a second wave of financial hardship for many. While policy makers continue to implement protective measures through schemes such as Furlough, it is expected that levels of indebtedness will rise as consumers become unable to pay their debts that were exacerbated through the pandemic.
It is therefore more important than ever to become financially fit, be that through reduced spending or through receiving loans from reputable and low-risk sources only.
To help keep everybody informed, we are planning to use our granular judgment data to monitor regional recovery from COVID-19, and will update the Financial Stress Tracker as we go.


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In Ports in a Storm a team of Harvard Kennedy School scholars focus diverse conceptual lenses on a single high-stakes management taskenhancing port security across the United States. Their aims are two: to understand how a public manager might confront that complex undertaking, and to explore the similarities, differences, and complementarities of their alternative approaches to public management.The book takes as its pivot point the singular case of U.S. Coast Guard Captain Suzanne Englebert and her leadership of efforts to secure America's ports after the September 11 attacks. The Coast Guard had always been responsible for securing America's ports and coastline. But now it was tasked with safeguarding these critical, complex, and vulnerable assets during a time of war, a job it clearly could not handle alone. Ports in a Storm considers the monumental challenge of driving rapid change in a complex system involving hundreds of private organizations and scores of government agencies with their operations intricately intertwined. The book examines Englebert's actions from varied conceptual vantage points, sometimes critiquing questionable calls but more often celebrating her initiative, creativity, persistence, and skill.The authors use the Coast Guard episode as a testing ground for the eclectic intellectual constructs they have been developing to guide public managers. Instead of starting with theory and searching for examples that fit, they begin with the concrete and then harness scholarship to the service of better practice. And rather than mimic management principles from the business world, they tailor their approach to the very different challenges of managing in a public sector context. The volume allows readers in both the scholarly and practical worlds to see how the theories measure up.Contributors, including the two volume editors, are Robert D. Behn, John D. Donahue, Archon Fung, Stephen Goldsmith, Elaine Kamarck, Herman B. Leonard, Mark H. Moore, Malcolm K. Sparrow, Pamela Varley, and Richard Zeckhauser.


According to Dr Fong, headaches are common among children and the number of children having headaches increases with increasing age. A non-pharmacological approach is the first-line treatment strategy for headache, includes: 1. identifying headache patterns by using a headache diary and minimising possible precipitating factors to the headache. 2. teaching the child and family lifelong strategies in managing headaches, including relaxation, a health and balanced diet, good sleep hygiene and behaviour modification.


Jihyeon Yu, Luhua Tu, Saminathan Subburaj, Sangsu Bae & Geung-Joo Lee
Plant Cell Reports (2020) - Published: 21 September 2020
Key message
We obtained a complete mutant line of
Petunia having mutations in both F3H genes via Cas9-ribonucleoproteins delivery, which exhibited a pale purplish pink flower color.
ABSTRACT
The CRISPR-Cas system is now revolutionizing agriculture by allowing researchers to generate various desired mutations in plants at will. In particular, DNA-free genome editing via Cas9-ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) delivery has many advantages in plants; it does not require codon optimization or specific promoters for expression in plant cells; furthermore, it can bypass GMO regulations in some countries. Here, we have performed site-specific mutagenesis in
Petunia to engineer flower color modifications. We determined that the commercial Petunia cultivar ‘Madness Midnight’ has two F3H coding genes and designed one guide RNA that targets both F3H genes at once. Among 67 T 0 plants regenerated from Cas9-RNP transfected protoplasts, we obtained seven mutant lines that contain mutations in either F3HA or F3HB gene and one complete mutant line having mutations in both F3H genes without any selectable markers. It is noteworthy that only the f3ha f3hb exhibited a clearly modified, pale purplish pink flower color (RHS 69D), whereas the others, including the single copy gene knock-out plants, displayed purple violet (RHS 93A) flowers similar to the wild-type Petunia. To the best of our knowledge, we demonstrated a precedent of ornamental crop engineering by DNA-free CRISPR method for the first time, which will greatly accelerate a transition from a laboratory to a farmer’s field.
See: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00299-020-02593-1


Abstract
Using a field experiment in collaboration with Yelp across 3,218 businesses in the personal care industry, I empirically explore the value of competitor information on firms’ pricing decisions. I find that competitor information improves firms’ pricing, but even when it is valuable and easily attainable, firms appear to suffer from attentional costs in realizing its value. These findings suggest that inattention may be a key barrier that leads firms to fail to realize gains from even readily accessible data.
Speaker bio
Hyunjin Kim is a doctoral candidate in the strategy unit at Harvard Business School.
Her research explores how the increasing availability of data in the digital economy shapes firm strategy and the nature of market competition.


The FCA has published an
evaluation paper on reducing barriers to entry into the UK banking sector. In its paper, the FCA evaluates the impact that the 2013 reforms to the authorisations process and a shift in approach to the prudential regulation of banking start-ups, has had on firms.
Key findings from the evaluation include:
there is a more efficient authorisations process; the rate of entry into the UK banking sector is higher than before the 2013 review; the increase in entry has in turn led to a greater range of product offerings in the retail market and benefits for consumers; and there has not yet been a substantial change to concentration in the retail banking sector, nor has the FCA got evidence of significant competitive responses by incumbent banks.


The three-dimensional structure of a catalytic antibody (1F7) with chorismate mutase activity has been determined to 3.0 A resolution as a complex with a transition state analog. The structural data suggest that the antibody stabilizes the same conformationally restricted pericyclic transition state as occurs in the uncatalyzed reaction. Overall shape and charge complementarity between the combining site and the transition state analog dictate preferential binding of the correct substrate enantiomer in a conformation appropriate for reaction. Comparison with the structure of a chorismate mutase enzyme indicates an overall similarity between the catalytic mechanism employed by the two proteins. Differences in the number of specific interactions available for restricting the rotational degrees of freedom in the transition state, and the lack of multiple electrostatic interactions that might stabilize charge separation in this highly polarized metastable species, are likely to account for the observed 10(4) times lower activity of the antibody relative to that of the natural enzymes that catalyze this reaction. The structure of the 1F7 Fab'-hapten complex provides confirmation that the properties of an antibody catalyst faithfully reflect the design of the transition state analog.


Mark HannaRetired Agricultural EngineerIowa State University Extensionhmhanna@iastate.edu
Snow removal on an acreage lane can be challenging, particularly during and after a big winter storm. Unless your pickup truck has a blade, most equipment is tractor-mounted. Choosing equipment that’s most effective for snow removal often depends on the size and type of tractor, or other unit powering the equipment. Other things being equal, the reduced mechanical complexity of a blade is less costly than a blower. Blades are typically associated with units larger than a lawn mower-type tractor. Front end loader equipment costs may be in between those of blades and blowers although the cost of a loader is often shared by other uses.
Are there other needs for a small tractor (and perhaps front-end loader) such as tilling, planting or livestock chores on the acreage? Access to an inexpensive older tractor with a rollover protective structure (ROPS) allows the use of a blade with an existing three point hitch. A front-end loader may already be required for moving manure or feed for livestock. In addition, many acreage owners find a front-end loader saves back-breaking work with other tasks.
Downsides to using a larger tractor than needed for acreage operations include the initial cost and long-term maintenance. Acreage owners often have more than enough internal combustion engines to maintain. Adding an inexpensive older tractor can generate significant repair and maintenance costs (filters, tires, fluid changes, etc.). A tractor without ROPS should generate a ‘red flag’ for use, particularly on slick and uneven surfaces. If you have other uses for a larger tractor (e.g., 30 hp or greater) using a blade or loader is economical if you’ve got places to push the snow. Leaving a part of a snow pile on a right-of-way is hazardous for traffic. Blades are available as an attachment on the front of some loaders rather than mounting the blade on the rear of the tractor.
If acreage needs are smaller and mainly for lawn mowing and snow removal, a larger lawn-mower type tractor (around 20 hp) is often more economical even though a blower rather than a blade-attachment is needed for significant amounts of snow removal. The blower will more easily direct where snow is deposited than a blade.
Use safety in any snow removal operation.
Consider tractor and vehicle stability on slick surfaces. Stop power to the blower and engine before attempting to clean the discharge. Maintain the engine so it can easily restart after cleaning. Don’t get under a hydraulically supported loader without mechanically blocking it first.


The job market is dramatically changed in 2020 due to the novel coronavirus. The pandemic has taken out many people’s jobs, leaving them to look for opportunities in the market. What made the situation worse is the declining economy, due to which the total unemployment rate has reached 7.9.
Should you pass on a job offer in this crisis? Can passing a job offer hurt your career?
The current circumstances would not recommend to anybody to pass on a job offer. However, some candidates pass on a job offer to hold a good job opportunity better than the previous one. The only essential aspect to analyze the reasons for which people pass on a job offer.
What if the job offer is a downgrade?
There are several situations when job candidates realize that the current job offer is a downgrade to their position and pay. Will they accept the job offer or pass on? Unemployment is undoubtedly one of the critical aspects of our current economy; however, it does not mean you should accept the downgrade job offer.
It is better to pass on a job offer that downgrades your position, knowledge, and pay. If you accept that offer, you may lose your confidence and dignity to some extent.
What if you have multiple job offers?
You can judge a better opportunity for yourself. When having more than one job opportunity in hand, you should not delay in deciding the best job opportunity. In this case, passing on a one job offer is recommended; however, the earliest you can convey the message to the HR is better.
What if you are laid off due to a pandemic?
Undoubtedly, several companies have chosen layoffs as one of the modes of cost-cutting and saving their business in this pandemic. If you have lost your job due to the pandemic, you should not pass on any job offer. You may get the job offer with low pay and below your previous designations. You can still manage the job for a few months while looking for an opportunity matching your requirements. Sometimes your talent will speak for itself in the workplace.
Will the situation be normalized?
Yes, when the pandemic hit the world, the unemployment rate was 14, which has reduced to 7.9. We are continuously recovering collectively. However, the recovery is inevitable but will take time for sure. Therefore, while we are moving back to the growth track, we all need to examine our available options to stay afloat in the economy.
Don’t hope for the best, Work For The Best.
Suraj Tripathi
Suraj Tripathi is a content marketing professional with 8 years of experience in the digital marketing industry. Covering the wide range of content genres, he is managing the digital content marketing of Saxon Global. He has expertise in breaking down the tech-related content to make it more readable and understandable by the non-tech audience.


December 2018
IZA DP No. 12012: Career Lotto: Labor Supply in Winner-Take-All Markets
Are people prone to selecting occupations with highly skewed income distributions despite minuscule chances of success? Assembling a comprehensive pool of potential teenage entrants into professional tennis (a typical winner-take-all market), we construct objective measures of relative ability and earnings projections. We find that prospective tennis professionals are attracted to right-skewed earnings distributions, independent of mean and variance. If skewness in prize money fell to zero, males would be 23% and females 5% less likely to continue pursuing a professional career, on average. Thus, winner-take-all labor markets appear to systematically encourage those with modest talents to pursue long-shot careers.


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5-MTHF (also known as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) is a biologically active form of folic acid, which some even consider as a breakthrough in folate supplementation. This vegetarian source of 5-MTHF provides one milligram per serving. This 5-MTHF supplement by Thorne Research is an excellent source of folate for pregnant women or anyone who wants to ensure they are getting appropriate levels of folate. Folate is essential to support nerve and cardiovascular function. As with most Thorne Research products, this 5-MTHF does not have preservatives, magnesium stearate or other diluents and lubricants. This supplement has been produced without inhibiting flowing agents. Medicinal Ingredients: Each capsule contains:
Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
1 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon dioxide. Adults: Take 1 capsule one to three times daily or as recommend by a health-care practitioner. Wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, egg, dairy products, artificial (colours, sweeteners, or flavours), lactose, palmitic acid, magnesium stearate, and stearic acid.


The economics of tobacco control in Nigeria: modelling the fiscal and health effects of a tobacco excise tax change
This paper examines the potential for changes in the tobacco tax to contribute to raising government revenues, reducing tobacco use, and improving public health in Nigeria. Specifically, it estimates the impact of a change in the excise tax structure and level on cigarette consumption, government revenue, smoking prevalence, net-of-tax (NOT) revenue, and the excise tax burden.


Bitcoin’s hashrate, or computing horsepower, has hit its highest ever level indicating that the network has never been in better shape in terms of security.
Hashrate High
The new milestone of 170 exahashes per second was noted by on-chain analytics provider Glassnode which added that it is a 40% increase since the halving in May.
#Bitcoin hash rate hits a new ATH and touches 170 exahash for the first time in history on the hourly chart (24h MA).
That is an increase of around 40% since the halving in May, substantially adding to the security of the network.
— glassnode (@glassnode) October 8, 2020
The hashrate high is not correlated with prices, however, which remain stuck in a range bound channel.
Bitinfocharts.com confirms the new peak but reports it slightly lower at 155 EH/s. It also reports that the hashrate has increased by 63% since the same time last year.
There was widespread fear that miners would capitulate after the halving which reduced the block reward from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 making it more expensive to produce each new coin.
Bitcoin has shed a lot of its volatility over the past month and has remained above five figures for 65 days in a row according to recent reports. The 50 and 200 weekly moving averages also remain at all-time highs, and the on-chain fundamentals such as hashrate continue to show signs of positivity.
Chart guru, Peter Brandt, stated that weekly and daily charts are flashing ‘big buy signals’ at the moment.
It is a major development that a global corporation is now putting $BTC onto its balance sheet. The weekly and daily charts a poised to flash a big buy signal. https://t.co/p6652SfqVc pic.twitter.com/rCoKZCY5LB
— Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) October 8, 2020
Large institutional-grade funds continuing to buy BTC at current levels is a bullish indication that another rally could be around the corner.
Bitcoin Price Outlook
On the daily timeframe, Bitcoin touched an intraday high of $10,950 a few hours ago but has still failed to break that $11k psychological barrier. The move marks a 3.8% climb from its low point of $10,550 during Thursday’s trading session.
Trader and analyst ‘CryptoHamster’ noted the break of the pennant to the upside which could lead to a larger move over the weekend.
— CryptoHamster (@CryptoHamsterIO) October 8, 2020
The rest of the crypto market is enjoying the momentum as total capitalization climbs 2.5% on the day adding $10 billion to digital assets. Ethereum has returned to $350 while Polkadot and Chainlink are making strong moves with over 8% gained on the day.


City and County of San Francisco Pass Good Food Purchasing Ordinance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Katie Ettman, SPUR kettman@spur.org
San Francisco, Calif. (August 21, 2020) — The City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a landmark ordinance this month to introduce standards and goals for food purchasing by the Department of Public Health and Sheriff’s Department in hospitals and jails.
The ordinance—introduced by Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer and approved on August 11, 2020—outlines steps for improving food purchasing over the next five years based on the Standards of the Good Food Purchasing Program. The goal is for San Francisco hospitals and jails to become certified Good Food Providers by 2023, as designated by the Center for Good Food Purchasing.
The Good Food Purchasing Program was established in 2012 to shift institutional food purchases across the country in alignment with five core values: environmental sustainability, valued workforce, strong local economies, nutrition and health, and animal welfare. First adopted in Los Angeles, the Program is now active in 45 institutions across the country, from the San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago to Washington DC.
The City and County of San Francisco spend nearly $7.5 million on food through agencies such as the Department of Public Health (hospitals) and the Sheriff’s Department (jails). This move to align food purchasing practices with the Good Food Purchasing Standards is a significant step toward a more just and sustainable food system.
SPUR and a broad coalition of community partners have supported implementing the Good Food Purchasing Policy since 2016. The City and County’s move follows the adoption of the Good Food Purchasing Program by San Francisco Unified School District in 2016.
Katie Ettman of SPUR commented, “Public procurement can and should support all residents. For example, using public procurement to support California agriculture has economic benefits to the state far beyond the farms growing the fruits and vegetables served. It is also a powerful strategy to support environmentally friendly agricultural practices that improve water-use efficiency, carbon sequestration, and resilience during droughts—environmental impacts that affect all Californians. Public agencies can also encourage healthier diets by expanding the options it offers when it serves food directly to people in its hospitals and jails.”
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To learn more about the Good Food Purchasing Program in San Francisco, visit: https://goodfoodcities.org/portfolio/san-francisco
For more data about San Francisco food procurement, see: https://www.spur.org/news/2020-08-14/good-food-all-san-francisco-hospitals-and-jails-commit-improve-food-purchasing


Abstract
To maintain structural integrity, an effective method is needed to estimate structural responses using measured displacement data. It is necessary to determine the global displacements of a structure to evaluate its condition. However, fully determining the displacements can be difficult when insufficient measured displacement data are available. In this study, the SRALD 1.0 method is introduced for estimating the internal forces of a structure with limited displacement data. The suggested method involves two stages: deformed shape estimation and structural analysis. In the deformed shape estimation stage, the deformed shape of a structure is estimated using a limited number of displacement data. In the structural analysis stage, internal forces such as bending moments and axial forces are calculated using the estimated deformed shape. To validate SRALD 1.0, numerical analyses of bridges are conducted, and the characteristics of the parameters used in the newly developed method are analyzed. The estimation results are compared with those of conventional interpolation methods. Finally, the validity of SRALD 1.0 is confirmed.
Keywords displacement internal force interpolation SRALD 1.0 structural deformation structural health monitoring (SHM) ASJC Scopus subject areas Civil and Structural Engineering


Abstract
We incubated different radiolabeled steroid precursors with intact chub mackerel ovarian follicles to clarify the synthetic pathways of steroid hormones during vitellogenesis and following final oocyte maturation (FOM). During vitellogenesis, estradiol-17β (E2) was synthesized from pregnenolone via 17-hydroxypregnenolone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, and testosterone. The physiological significance of the intermediate metabolites of E2 in the ovarian follicles was examined by comparing follicular steroidogenesis between gonochoric and hermaphroditic fish species. After vitellogenesis, the steroidogenic pathway shifted from E2 to maturation-inducing hormone (MIH) production owing to the inactivation of 17,20-lyase and the activation of 20β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. Of the new steroids produced during FOM, 17,20β-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one (17,20β-P) was most effective at inducing germinal vesicle breakdown in vitro. Circulating levels of 17,20β-P increased specifically around the time of germinal vesicle migration, while another FOM-specific 20β-hydroxylated progestin, 17,20β,21-trihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one, was present at consistently low levels during FOM. These results indicate that 17,20β-P is the MIH of chub mackerel.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Animal Science and Zoology


President Donald Trump has signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, a long-term budget agreement that includes extensions of lapsed tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles and refueling infrastructure retroactively for 2017.
On Friday, the bill, H.R.1892, was passed in the House (240-186) and the Senate (71-28) and later signed in the White House. For the alt-fuels sector, the bill includes extensions for tax credits that had expired at the end of 2016. This includes provisions for new qualified fuel cell vehicles; non-hydrogen alt-fuel vehicle refueling properties (hydrogen refueling infrastructure was already eligible for the tax credits); biodiesel and renewable diesel; second-generation biofuel producers; and two-wheeled plug-in electric vehicles (EVs).
Importantly, the bill also reinstates the $0.50/gallon alternative fuels tax credit (AFTC). As explained by the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office, the incentive, which had expired on Dec. 31, 2016, is applicable to fuel sold or used through Dec. 31, 2017. The tax credit is available for “natural gas, liquefied hydrogen, propane, P-Series fuel, liquid fuel derived from coal through the Fischer-Tropsch process, and compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass.” Read the full article here.


The pillar one and pillar two blueprints propose significant modifications to the international tax system, granting greater taxing rights to countries where the customers of a multinational group reside (pillar one) and adding a minimum tax on multinational group profits (pillar two). The drafts will be considered the next Inclusive Framework meeting, to be held October 8–9, at which time it is expected that the final blueprints will be made public. G20 finance ministers will then consider the pillar one and pillar two proposals at their October 15–16 meetings. The proposal will then be considered by G20 leaders at their November 21–22 meeting. The goal is to reach a global agreement on an updated international tax system by year-end.
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Abstract
We show that the gravitational wave source counts distribution can test how gravitational radiation propagates on cosmological scales. This test does not require obtaining redshifts for the sources. If the signal-to-noise ratio (ρ) from a gravitational wave source is proportional to the strain then it falls as R
-1, thus we expect the source counts to follow dN/dρ ∝ ρ -4. However, if gravitational waves decay as they propagate or propagate into other dimensions, then there can be deviations from this generic prediction. We consider the possibility that the strain falls as R -γ, where γ = 1 recovers the expected predictions in a Euclidean uniformly-filled Universe, and forecast the sensitivity of future observations to deviations from standard General Relativity. We first consider the case of few objects, seven sources, with a signal-to-noise from 8 to 24, and impose a lower limit on γ, finding γ > 0.33 at 95% confidence level. The distribution of our simulated sample is very consistent with the distribution of the trigger events reported by Advanced LIGO. Future measurements will improve these constraints: with 100 events, we estimate that γ can be measured with an uncertainty of 15%. We generalize the formalism to account for a range of chirp masses and the possibility that the signal falls as (-R/R 0)/R γ. All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) Keywords gravitational radiation gravity waves signal-to-noise ratio