Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Though child abuse is prevalent and detrimental, health care providers fail to screen for abuse at sufficient rates to detect or preempt events. Current child abuse screening tools lack brevity and usefulness in clinical settings. To validate the Pediatric Hurt-Insult-Threaten-Scream-Sex (PedHITSS) screening tool, a 5-item questionnaire designed to detect and prompt provider investigation into child abuse in clinical settings, the PedHITSS was compared to the Conflict Tactics Scale: Parent-Child Version (CTSPC) screening measure. METHODS: Participants included 422 pediatric patients (n=242 nonabused; n=180 abused subsample) recruited from an ambulatory care setting, a medical center at-risk referral clinic, or homeless shelter clinic. Parents were asked to complete a cross-sectional survey, including PedHITSS and CTSPC questionnaires. Concurrent validity of PedHITSS was tested with 242 participants identified as nonabused. Construct validity was assessed with 180 participants previously identified as victims of child abuse. RESULTS: Concurrent validity between the CTSPC and PedHITSS was strong, rs=.70 (P<.01). Sensitivity and specificity for correctly identifying abuse victims (≤12 years) was optimal at a cutpoint of one or greater. There was no significant difference in sensitivity and specificity of HITSS and CTSPC in correctly identifying victims of child abuse. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that PedHITSS performs as well as CTSPC in identifying and differentiating victims and nonvictims of child abuse. PedHITSS allows health care providers to confidently screen and report suspected cases of child abuse and serves as a mechanism to confirm abuse status through validated means.
ASJC Scopus subject areas Family Practice


Some of the most difficult classroom topics for educators to address are current events. How do we approach this news in a way that connects to our content while also allowing opportunities for both discussion and engagement?
This webinar will share virtual resources that can be used to address current events through a civics lens. The Lou Frey Institute will discuss its weekly Civics in Real Life series, which uses civics concepts to explore current events in a one-page, student-friendly, image-rich text. This includes hyperlinks to related content and a closing activity that encourages reflection and engagement.
The webinar session will discuss ways in which this resource can be integrated into both face-to-face and virtual instruction while also discussing the use of the free Civics360 content platform as a means of building foundational knowledge through a virtual resource.


When reflecting on 2018, it is pleasing to consider all of the WPO’s involvement in a myriad of programs, including: education, exhibitions, conferences and social media. I encourage reading of the December WPO newsletter for further details on this involvement and development.
I trust we have kept members informed and aware of the positive strides being made in the packaging industry across the globe. I thank the WPO Executive Team for their passion and for a job well done.
We look forward to serving the global packaging fraternity in 2019. I encourage you to be involved at whatever level you can, wherever you are. Together we will continue to ensure that we reduce packaging waste, reduce food waste, and ensure more are informed and educated in the power of packaging.
On behalf of the WPO executive Team, I wish you all a wonderful New Year, and wish you and your families a rewarding, prosperous and fulfilling 2019.
*Pierre Pienaar is President of WPO pierrepienaar3@gmail.com +61 421 606 028 Skype Pierre Pienaar linkedin.com/in/pienaarpierre Facebook Pierre Pienaar
forrás: wpo.org 2019.01.07


Prolotherapy
This is a therapy that focuses on joint, ligament and tendon sources of pain. This therapy is highly effective at stimulating the recovery of joints that are unstable and are sources of referred pain.
Most forms of musculoskeletal pain due to chronic degeneration or trauma originate with joint, ligament or tendon damage. Even muscle spasm can be created by joint issues. Prolotherapy is a highly effective treatment for restoring joint function and reducing pain.
The therapy consists of locating and anethsetizing the area and injecting a solution containing dextrose into the area triggering a physiological response resulting in tissue repair.
PRP Therapy
PRP therapy is an alternative approach to healing ligament and tendon injuries, using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). PRP contains large amounts of bioactive proteins, which initiate healing in connective tissue, promote growth of new blood vessels, and stimulate the healing process.
The first step in PRP Therapy is taking a small amount of blood from a patient. The blood is then placed in a spinning centrifuge, which automatically produces the PRP. PRP is then injected into the injured area, stimulating the tendon or ligament, which causes mild inflammation that triggers the healing process. As a result, new collagen is developed. When this collagen matures, it begins to shrink, which tightens and strengthens the tendons and ligaments in the injured area.
Patients can see a significant improvement in their symptoms. PRP therapy can strengthen injured tissue up to 40%, and may eliminate the need for other treatments, such as medication or surgery.


A recently conducted 3D printing statistics report by Sculpteo suggests that the majority of the engineering companies use 3D printing technology for manufacturing wherein 51% of the respondents were affirmative of using the same. It is quite fascinating that about 63% of the respondents believe that 3D printing, a subset of rapid prototyping will play a significant role in manufacturing and business context.
The massive majority of 80% is convinced that they have saved time utilising the technology. The infographic is an indicator of the rising trend of using time-saving, cost-cutting technologies to manufacture rapidly at mass levels.
Several studies indicate similar predictions and convey that the technology is now widespread in a lot of manufacturing and engineering procedures. Sphinx Worldbiz offers great potential to reap from 3D printing for the manufacturers across industries and provide scalable resources dedicated to the customer’s team and enhance manufacturing performance by manifold.


Using entertainment to revive and preserve product value
Implications - The meat industry has shown that using creativity can offset detrimental press and scrutiny. By transforming the way a product is packaged and used, a commodity losing consumer appeal due to changes in a consumer value, such as health, can be revived by flirting with another value, such as entertainment.


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Training in thoracic ultrasound is mandatory for Respiratory Medicine trainees prior to completion of CCT (and preferably prior to ST5). Until now the JRCPTB Respiratory Medicine Curriculum has mandated this is via completion of the Royal College of Radiologists Focused and Level 1 Thoracic Ultrasound pathway.
Respiratory trainees have struggled to complete this due to the requirement to attend ‘
at least one session per week over a period of no less than 3 months, with approximately five scans per session performed by the trainee’.
The pleural community have called for a recent change in curriculum and the British Thoracic Society have created a comprehensive training pathway for thoracic ultrasound that was published in 2020. This pathway provides guidance for all stages of ultrasound training – from novice to expert – and redirects the training responsibility from Radiologists to specialist Respiratory Physicians.
This document also recognises that other specialties – such as Intensive Care and Acute Medicine – are gaining competence in thoracic ultrasound and that trainees may be exposed to a greater degree out of hours.
A link to the document is here.
Outline
The first thing to note is that this pathway is
complex and comprehensive. The document is worth reading several times.
The curriculum provides guidance for
4 operator pathways and requirements for progressing to each stage. These include: Emergency Primary Advanced Expert
Each
operator pathway is then separated into capabilities in practice (CiP) levels: Level 1– entrusted to observe only with no provision of clinical care. Level 2– entrusted to act with direct supervision within the room. Level 3– entrusted to act with indirect supervision – supervisor may not be present in the hospital but contactable via electronic means and able to attend the bedside. Level 4– entrusted to act unsupervised. Level 5– able to supervise and train others.
There are numeric and assessment requirements for each operator pathway and level within the pathway.
These steps are not necessarily linear and once level 4 is achieved in one operator pathway, scans may be used to progress within the next pathway.
Emergency Operator
The aim of this operator pathway is to ensure there is a clinician out of hours capable of identifying a significant sized pleural effusion – measuring 5cm in size.
The key elements to this level is to be able to distinguish between different anatomical structures and recognise limitations and boundaries of their practice.
Curriculum: Pathway: Primary Operator
Primary operator is now the equivalent to Level 1 RCR Thoracic US. It is the expected level that
Respiratory Trainees should achieve by ST5 level and aims at identifying commonly encountered pathologies including: Smaller effusions Complex effusions Consolidated lung Pleural thickening
The trainee will be required to attend a dedicated and accredited course for Primary Thoracic US.
The aim of this pathway now is to make this level more achievable for Respiratory Trainees and integrate it into departmental teaching.
Curriculum:
The BTS provide two separate training pathway guides for either:
Trainees progressing from Emergency Operator level. Trainees seeking Primary Operator accreditation without prior experience. Pathway progression from Emergency Operator: Standalone pathway for Novices: Advanced Operator
Advanced level is aimed at clinicians with regular pleural practice or a dedicated service.
They should have a minimum of 2 years at Primary level with evidence of ongoing practice in the field. It is aimed at the identification of more complex pathology including:
Pneumothorax identification Diaphragmatic paralysis Artefact interpretation including B lines Ultrasound guided procedures including drains and thoracoscopy
It is not clear how this level will integrate with clinicians of other specialties who are already regularly performing thoracic ultrasound to identify more complex pathology.
Curriculum: Pathway: Expert Operator
Expert operators are expected to be using advanced ultrasound modes (M mode and colour doppler) and likely to be a pleural specialist. Expected common practice would involve:
Assess diaphragmatic function, movement and thickening during respiration. Greater proficiency in US guided procedure. Pleural and lung biopsy – including pneumothorax induction for medical thoracoscopy.
It is appreciated that there will be existing practitioners who will not not be expected to gain formal sign off but must establish their level of expertise with a regional mentor.
Curriculum: Pathway: Maintenance of Competency
Ongoing practice is required for all disciplines to maintain competency. Local mentors may request supporting evidence (e.g. DOPS) if there is concern over capability.
Expected number of scans for maintenance of competency:
Emergency operator – 5 scans per year. Primary operator – 20 scans per year. Advanced operator – 30 scans per year. Expert operator – 70 scans per year.
The new BTS guidance is a lengthy and complex guidance but aims to encompass all levels of ultrasound practice from novice to expert. The aim is to ensure Respiratory trainees achieve the primary operator level without the difficulties currently faced. The expectations for primary operator level 4 (independent practice) are highly achievable and the availability of local mentors within Respiratory Medicine should streamline the process.


A person convicted of a DUI may have a consequent criminal record. However, the duration of the existence of the record will depend on the state’s expunction or non-disclosure rules. A DUI conviction may remain on a criminal record indeterminately except in states that allow it to be removed or non-disclosed.
Generally, a DUI conviction may stay on one’s driving record for a minimum of five years. However, every state has its own law and the duration may vary.
Are you charged with DUI? Are you in need of legal help? Contact the Law Office of Reuven J. Epstein
If you or a loved one is charged with a DUI and are in need of legal help, then DUI attorneys from the Law Office of Reuven J. Epstein can help. We listen to your concerns, and answer your questions and keep you informed about the case. For effective and efficient DWI defense in NY, call 845-459-0002 or 800-579-1605 and schedule a consultation with our skilled and experienced DWI defense lawyers.


Salary is typically determined by comparing market pay rates for people performing similar work in similar industries in the same region.
Salary is also determined by leveling the pay rates and salary ranges established by an individual employer.
The accounts must be audited unless ASIC grants relief.The DBMS provides various functions that allow entry, storage and retrieval of large quantities of information and provides ways to manage how that information is organized.to keep and maintain records of the dates and hours your employees work for you and how much they're paid.Database designers typically organize the data to model aspects of reality in a way that supports processes requiring information, such as (for example) modelling the availability of rooms in hotels in a way that supports finding a hotel with vacancies.A database-management system (DBMS) is a computer-software application that interacts with end-users, other applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze data.
Large or small businesses have a vital role to play as taxpayers but also as employers.


Making Your Dog Your Companion by Berger Blanc Suisse Puppies for Sale -
Making Your Dog Your Companion by Berger Blanc Suisse Puppies for Sale
Companion Animals
Your Berger Blanc Suisse puppy will make a great companion animal and has the perfect temperament to be an emotional support animal. Unlike a service dog, a companion dog has no specialized training, but is simply there to provide companionship and psychological support. Emotional Support Dogs may perform activities such as aiding those who struggle with severe anxiety, ADHD, depression, learning disorders, PTSD, or even physical ailments such as high blood pressure.
Privileges
Under the Fair Housing Act, companion animals are allowed in all housing, including “no-pet” housing. Companion dogs are also allowed to fly with their owner on any airplane. In addition, you cannot be charged extra for either of these things. However, unlike service dogs, they cannot enter restaurants or supermarkets.
Registration:
You do not need any specific certification or license to register your Berger Blanc Suisse puppy as a companion dog. The only proof you need is a letter written by a licensed medical professional stating that you require an emotional support dog. The letter, including their signature and recent date, must specifically recommend that your dog will provide mental and/or physical aid to you. Emotional support dogs don’t require any specialized training, but they should be well behaved and under control so they aren’t causing harm or disturbance to those around you.
While there is no need to officially register your companion animal, it is often helpful to go online and register your dog as an Emotional Support Animal to help deal with landlords or employees. You can also buy your dog a specific vest indicating that they are an Emotional Support Animal. However, note that this vest is different than a service dog vest or certified therapy dog vest.


Lung Cancer
Phase III data from the LUX-Lung 8 head-to-head trial, evaluating Gilotrif versus erlotinib in patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, demonstrated superior improvement in progression-free survival with Gilotrif.
The trial demonstrated that Gilotrif (afatinib) significantly reduced the risk of disease progression by 18 percent when compared to erlotinib and delayed tumor growth (PFS by independent review: 2.4 vs. 1.9 months; HR=0.82; p=0.043). Overall survival data are not yet mature.
Treatment with Gilotrif showed improvement in the secondary endpoint of disease control rate compared to erlotinib, 45.7 vs. 36.8 percent, respectively (p=0.020). Objective response rate was 4.8 percent in the Gilotrif arm compared to 3.0 percent in the erlotinib arm (p=0.233).


Discorso dell’Ambasciatrice Mariangela Zappia, Rappresentante Permanente dell’Italia presso le Nazioni Unite, al Dibattito Aperto in Consiglio di Sicurezza su "Towards the 5th Anniversary of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda: accelerating implementation of resolution 2250 and 2419" ---
Italy thanks the Dominican Republic for organizing this open VTC on a topic - the full involvement of youth - which is of great importance for promoting international peace and security, all the more in these particularly challenging times.
Young people are a vital driver for peace, change, and prosperity. Their specific sensitivity and forward-looking approaches, their natural desire for justice and inclusion, as well as their prominent motivation, enthusiasm and energy can meaningfully contribute to building and sustaining peace, providing long-term sustainable solutions and fostering conflict prevention and reconciliation.
In this spirit, five years from the launching of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda through UNSCR 2250, Italy remains strongly committed to its implementation. From the outset, we have fully supported the Youth 2030 Strategy and we were the first Member State to provide financial support to the Office of the SG’s Envoy on Youth after her appointment. In our vision, youth policies represent the best link between the Peace and Security Agenda and the 2030 Agenda. To support this view, Italy is conducting a multi-country initiative in partnership with UNDESA for “Promoting sustainable peace through national youth policies” , which is currently under implementation in 3 countries and includes the constitution of national and local youth led “Youth, Peace and Security Civil Society Coalitions”.
Young people can contribute to peace processes in multiple ways, from monitoring ceasefires to resolving local-level disputes, building relationships across social divisions and shaping peace agreements. However, as highlighted in the Report of the Secretary General, in spite of a growing awareness of young people’s role in peace and security, young people continue to be excluded from decisions that will directly impact their present and future prospects for peace. They continue to face significant structural barriers to the participation in the decision-making, and many young peacebuilders report that their participation is not welcomed by the public opinion or by those in positions of power, pointing to an overall disregard for their work. This is especially true for young women, who face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and marginalization.
It is essential to ensure that young people have a say in peace discussions, as along with other vulnerable categories, such as women, elders and people with disabilities, they account for many of those adversely affected by armed conflict. Over two billion of the world population is under 24, 90% of which is in developing and vulnerable countries, whereas one in four young people are affected by violence or armed conflict.
Italy has constantly engaged in empowering young people and enabling them to make their voices heard. Every year, since 2017, the Italian Government has been appointing two Youth Delegates who - through a nation-wide advocacy action as well as by participating in UN meetings - help promote the active participation of the youngest generations in decision-making, peacebuilding and reconciliation processes. Furthermore, in 2019 we dedicated our contribution to the Trust Fund in support of the UN Department of Political Affairs and Peacebuilding to initiatives in support of the participation of women and youth in peace processes.
In the same spirit, in preparation of the next COP26, Italy is organizing the youth event “Youth4Climate 2020: driving ambition”, which will focus, inter alia, on the impact of climate change on peace and security.
In the firm belief that there is a strong link between peace, security and the respect of human rights, Italy considers fundamental not only to ensure the protection of all human rights for young people, but also to strengthen their active role in the promotion of human rights within the societies. Italy is a member of the Human Rights Council’s core group for the resolution "Youth and Human Rights" which aims at promoting new initiatives for an effective, structured and sustainable participation of youth in relevant decision-making process.
Italy is especially convinced of the need to encourage natural synergies between the Women Peace and Security and the Youth Peace and Security Agendas. Both women and youth face similar challenges to their meaningful participation in the decisionmaking, and share common vulnerabilities. The interplay between these Agendas is key: the combination between age and gender discrimination makes young women especially vulnerable, and gender mainstreaming is particularly needed to promote a paradigm shift. Due to the gendered perception of young people, peace and security interventions targeting young people, like those aimed at promoting their participation, tend to prioritize young men. While there is no doubt that young women are engaged in a variety of activities in building and sustaining peace, their role and contribution is often neglected and under-recognized, which perpetuates their marginalization.
Against this background, in December 2019 we the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy invited several representatives of youth organizations to take part in a High-Level Seminar on “Strengthening Women’s Participation in Peace Processes: What Roles and Responsibilities for Member States?”, which was organized in Rome in collaboration with UNWOMEN. Furthermore, within the implementation of our Third National Plan on Women Peace and Security, we funded the “2020 Torino Forum for Sustaining Peace: Women and Girls at the Frontlines of Peace”, to be organized by the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) with a focus on the meaningful participation of women and girls in conflict prevention, and which will also take into consideration the complementarities of the WPS and YPS agendas.
Italy remains committed to play its part in order to bring forward the full implementation of the YPS agenda and foster its synergy with the WPS Agenda.
Thank you.


We studied prospectively the effect of antenatal care on the obstetric performance of teenagers seen at a university teaching hospital over a 14-month period. When the obstetric complications among the teenagers were compared to their older counterpart, there were significantly higher complication rates, especially anaemia, preterm delivery, low birth weight and neonatal admission. After controlling for utilisation of antenatal care, significant differences were observed only in the incidence of low birth weight babies. In conclusion, this study has shown that the poor obstetric outcome of teenage pregnancy is related to non-utilisation of prenatal care rather than their biological age.


High-resolution microscopic imaging
The direct visualisation of diesel sprays using high-resolution microscopy can give novel insight into the complex processes involved in the initial stage of spray formation.
The light source and imaging optics are optimised to produce shadowgraphic images of sprays with unprecedented sharpness. Sub-micron resolutions and ultra-short exposure times allow the observation of previously unreported shearing instabilities and the stagnation point on the tip of diesel jets.
An oblate spheroidal cap was observed for a wide range of conditions, which may consist of residual fuel from the previous injection. These findings suggest that vapourised fuel may remain trapped in the injector holes after the end of the injection process, and would support the theory that the formation of deposits in the holes of diesel injector nozzles may be linked to the degradation of such residual fuel.
Ultra high speed microscopic video
The complex interaction between the spheroidal cap and the jet that follows were observed using an ultra high-speed camera, operated at up to 50 million images per second.
Although still apparent, the spheroidal cap is much less distinguishable at evaporating conditions. At elevated in-cylinder temperatures the spheroidal cap is in vapour state, and can be observed due to the refraction of the light caused by density gradients.
A vortex ring motion within the vapour phase was identified, and resulted in a slipstream effect, which led to a central ligament being propelled ahead of the liquid jet. This phenomenon had been reported in the literature, but had remained unexplained until our research.


What happens when you light a candle in the dark? Does darkness flee or does light fill the space. Even the shadows dance when a candle is lit.
A dear friend shared this quote the other day and it really encouraged me to reflect. "Everything changes when you start to emit your own frequency rather than absorbing the frequencies around you. When you start imprinting your intent on the Universe rather than receiving an imprint from existence."
Am I absorbing? What frequencies and energies am I absorbing? What types of situations am I putting myself into? When I am in these areas, what am I absorbing? Is it a positive space? When I am scrolling through farcebook and am killing time, what am I absorbing? Am I sharing my light? Do I emit positivity? Do I emit healing? What am I sharing with the Universe?
Our thoughts and actions change (imprinting intent) based often from our surroundings and how the things of the world are impacting us. Will you choose to spread a frequency that may be unsettling? Or are you going to share an intent that can change the world?
You have the power. You can share an intent that could start a revolution. It could change the world. YOU are that powerful. It really isn't a secret, but the society we live in allows us to forget.
Everything changes when we shine our own light. Our lights are beautiful. There is a principle in Hawaiian Shamanic practice called "Makia", energy flows where attention goes. What light are you shining? Is it a bright light of your own special unique frequency? Or is it a frequency from worldly things?
I encourage you to be a light.
Start emitting.


There has been remarkable progress on object detection and re-identification (re-ID) in recent years which are the key components of multi-object tracking. However, little attention has been focused on jointly accomplishing the two tasks in a single network... Our study shows that the previous attempts ended up with degraded accuracy mainly because the re-ID task is not fairly learned which causes many identity switches. The unfairness lies in two-fold: (1) they treat re-ID as a secondary task whose accuracy heavily depends on the primary detection task. So training is largely biased to the detection task but ignores the re-ID task; (2) they use ROI-Align to extract re-ID features which is directly borrowed from object detection. However, this introduces a lot of ambiguity in characterizing objects because many sampling points may belong to disturbing instances or background. To solve the problems, we present a simple approach \emph{FairMOT} which consists of two homogeneous branches to predict pixel-wise objectness scores and re-ID features. The achieved fairness between the tasks allows \emph{FairMOT} to obtain high levels of detection and tracking accuracy and outperform previous state-of-the-arts by a large margin on several public datasets. The source code and pre-trained models are released at https://github.com/ifzhang/FairMOT. (read more)PDF


A virtual Working Group Meeting of the Focal Persons of the D-8 Health and Social Protection (HSP) Programme on COVID-19 pandemic was held on 16 April 2020. The purpose of the meeting was to provide a platform for coordinating D-8 response to combat the pandemic.
The meeting was attended by delegations of Health Ministries of D-8 member States as well as representatives from Chatham House, Global Women Leaders in Health, WHO and ILO. Dr. Safi Muhammad Malik, Director General Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, was the focal point for Pakistan. Director General (EC&OIC) Mr. Tariq Karim, in his capacity as Pakistan’s Commissioner for the D-8, also attended the meeting.
In his remarks, D-8 Secretary General Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari stated that the world was facing an unprecedented challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While appreciating responses of the member States to combat the pandemic, the Secretary General emphasized the need for greater multilateral cooperation. He stated that it was a time that required innovative, decisive and coordinated measures to save and secure lives of 1.1 billion people in D-8 member States. He urged the member countries to enhance their cooperation to combat the pandemic.
In his country statement, Dr. Safi Muhammad Malik highlighted various steps taken by the Government of Pakistan to combat the pandemic, including through various preventive measures such as necessary lockdowns, closing of schools and banning public gatherings, screening and testing, provision of PPE, surveillance of cases, expansion of isolation facilities, and information campaign. These steps were effective as Pakistan was still in the containment phase. He also mentioned about Prime Minister’s relief package of $ 8 billion launched for vulnerable groups.He highlighted the need for cooperation among member States through; harmonization of standards in travel and trade; mobilization of resources to develop core health capacities; building and dissemination of information; and development of partnership with international agencies.
In his intervention, Pakistan’s Commissioner for the D-8 highlighted the need for greater cooperation among D-8 member States to cope with the pandemic, including through existing D-8 mechanisms like D-8 HSP. Stating that the pandemic has unfolded an unprecedented global health & economic crisis, he highlighted Prime Minister Imran Khan’s call for ‘Global Initiative on Debt Relief’ for developing countries to enable them to free up resources to combat the disease and shore up economies. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the D-8 for collective welfare of the people of D-8 countries.
The participants agreed to hold regular round tables for D-8 HSP and constituted two working groups to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e. implementation monitoring and resource mobilization.
Pakistan is a founding member of the D-8. Other members include Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria and Turkey.
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Our foreign policy is one of friendliness and goodwill towards all the nations of the world.


Hair Loss Thyroid hormones affect hair follicles as well and because they have a short life span (as they have stem cells), low hormones affect them majorly. These hormones do not the follicles to regenerate and that results in excessive hair fall and slow hair growth. If your hair becomes a lot patchy and coarse, consider it as a probable sign of hyperthyroidism.


Abstract
T-lymphocyte migration under flow is critical for immune responses, but the mechanisms by which flow modulates the migratory behaviors of T-lymphocytes remain unclear. Human peripheral blood T-lymphocytes (PBTLs), when stimulated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA), stretched their cell bodies dramatically and moved along the flow direction. In contrast, stromal cell-derived factor-1α-stimulated PBTLs deformed and migrated in a random manner. Here we elucidated the molecular mechanisms underlying flow-induced directionality and deformation of PMA-stimulated PBTLs. PMA primed PBTLs for polarization under flow, with protein kinase C (PKC)-δ enriched in the leading edge, PKC-βI in the microtubule organizing center, and PKC-βII in the uropod and peripheral region. PKC-δ regulated cell protrusions in the leading edge through Tiam1/Rac1/calmodulin, whereas PKC-β regulated RhoA/Rho-associated kinase activity and microtubule stability to modulate uropod contractility and detachment. Our findings indicate that PKC-δ and -β coordinate in the cell leading edge and uropod, respectively, to modulate the directionality and deformability of migratory T-lymphocytes under flow.
Keywords deformability directionality migration PKCs T-lymphocyte ASJC Scopus subject areas Molecular Biology Genetics Cell Biology


Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are valuable digital products that can assist users to visit blocked sites, conceal their location, or encrypt information among other features. However, most people are not aware of how they function, what they do, as well as how to use them. This article addresses all these questions about VPNs for beginners who may lack this information.
The common question most people ask is how do VPNs work?
This technology creates a computer-generated link between a device and a server. This virtual cable is responsible for creating a tunnel that encrypts any information that is transferred through it. The importance of the data encryption facilitated by VPNs is the fact that it bars hackers, internet service providers, administrations, or other computer users from viewing your digital footprint.
The expressvpn torrenting for beginners have three core components, which are security protocols, encryption, and servers. The security protocol is responsible for safeguarding the data that is conveyed through the server. This function is achieved through the creation of a protected connection as well as the determination of the kind of encryption the VPN will employ.
Concerning the encryption component, it is imperative to note that it works in tandem with the security protocol. This component protects your data by encrypting it such that hackers or any other third party cannot decode it. Common VPNs for beginners mainly use the AES 128 and 256-bit encryption keys.
Conclusion
Lastly, it is common to find most providers citing their possession of multiple servers as crucial to their effectiveness. If you utilize a VPN, your information is first received by its server before being relayed to the intended one. This is crucial because when you request a server for a website, data is continuously relayed to and fro over the specific connection. In the presence of a VPN, the user’s request is conveyed to the server while personal data is only exchanged between the device and the VPNs server. This action explains how VPNs help you remain anonymous on the web.


Does it matter who files for divorce first in Utah?
Over the years of serving the local community, we have found that many people are concerned if there are any benefits to being the first one to file for a divorce. In a technical sense, it does not truly matter who is the first to file for dissolution. We say this because the divorce process will move forward just the same, the end resulting in the same way. Another way of thinking about this is that the court system is going to process the case in their typical fashion regards of who files first. There are potential benefits however on a personal level. These benefits can be valuable to certain individuals but are determined by their unique circumstances. The difference between filing first or responding can be simply thought of like the difference between an offensive or a defensive approach.
Potential benefits of filing a divorce
When a person files for a divorce they are known as the petitioner. Given your specific needs and concerns, being the petitioner comes with a few advantages.
You have time to consult with as many family law attorneys as you wish. Having a successful divorce can depend greatly on finding a law firm that fits your needs. Requesting a consultation allows you to meet face to face with a legal professional and get an overall feel for how well your case will be handled by that firm. Once the divorce matter has been filed the respondent only has 30 days to respond. This can lead to a situation where they are crunched for time to find someone to represent them. As the petitioner, you can file your case when it is convenient for you. This can put you in a place where you are filing when you know you are not in the middle of holidays, or a busy time at work. This will put you in a position where you can focus more time and attention on your case. Finally, you have an opportunity to better prepare for the financial implications that can come with a divorce. Divorce or other family law concerns can be quite disruptive to our personal lives. By controlling when your case is filed you can help ensure that you are prepared for these changes. Speak with a legal professional
Even if a dissolution of marriage is the right choice for you, it can still come with new challenges. If you live in Utah we invite you to contact Burton Family Attorneys to speak with a legal professional and schedule a consultation. During this meeting, you can have your questions answered and your concerns addressed.
Disclaimer: Using this site or communicating with Burton Family Attorneys through this site does not form an attorney/client relationship. This site is legal advertising only. Do not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to legal advice from your attorney or other professional legal services providers. If you have any specific questions about any legal matter, you should consult your attorney or professional legal services, providers.


A will is essential at every stage of your life. Your will provides you with the opportunity to distribute your property, establish care for your children and otherwise express your wishes upon your death. A will is necessary if you intend to leave property to somebody besides a blood relative, such as a domestic partner, a friend or a charity. If you die without a will, the court determines how your property is distributed, who cares for your children and even what happens to your beloved pet — decisions that might not reflect your desires. At Miriam Davidson, Esq., we can draft a valid will that ensures your intentions are honored.
As your life changes, so might your estate plan. You may need to update your will throughout your life. We draft valid codicils that address changes in your financial situation, marital status, numbers of children, philanthropic interests and general lifestyle decisions.
If you have minor children or disabled adult children, your will allows you to make decisions about their future care, especially crucial if you are a single parent or if both parents die in a common incident. If you do not name a guardian, the court will appoint a guardian for your children and can make decisions adverse to your ultimate parenting goals. If you have a disabled family member, you will want their financial and medical needs met. You can also make arrangements for your pets’ care in your will, including naming a guardian who will take responsibility for your pets.
Drafting this important document requires more than filling in a form. If a court determines that your will is invalid, your desires will not be honored upon your death. We meticulously draft your will and consider all aspects of your estate plan. We review your family arrangements, financial situation and philosophical goals to guide you in making the best estate planning decisions, and draft your will accordingly.
We can also assist in real estate transactions for your property. Anxiety often accompanies the excitement of buying or selling your home, condominium, or cooperative apartment. At Miriam Davidson, Esq., we skillfully represent you from offer to sale and work to ease your concerns. We conduct smooth and precise transactions during all stages of the home buying and selling experience:


ABSTRACT
We report a case of a 76-year old female presenting with symptomatic severe hypercalcaemia, and subsequently diagnosed with late onset SLE due to the presence of anaemia, leucopenia, antibodies of antinuclear (ANA), anti-dsDNA, and also kidney impairment. Serum levels of FGF23 and intact-parathyroid hormone (iPTH) were low in this patient. Serum calcium, FGF23 and iPTH levels responded to steroids, which occurred simultaneously with disease activity. On follow-up, the faster increase in FGF23 than in parathyroid hormone suggested that FGF23 might be involved in the pathogenesis of hypercalcaemia in SLE.


This webinar looks at the intersection between Life Cycle Thinking (LCT), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Circular Economy (CE). CE provides a strategic framework for closed-loop material flows and a gateway to LCT, whilst LCA complements CE by assessing environmental impacts. These concepts and tools are particularly relevant to the waste sector, which has a crucial role managing waste streams and keeping resources in use.
As Aotearoa New Zealand transitions from a linear ‘take-make-waste economy’ to a Circular Economy, it will become increasingly important to assess change impacts, avoid burden shifting and understand trade-offs. A critical part of a product life cycle is the ‘end of life’ phase – dealing with waste. One of the key Circular Economy strategies identified by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) is to ‘design out waste and pollution’, accompanied by ‘keep products and materials in use’ and ‘regenerate natural systems’.
This webinar discusses opportunities for the use of LCA to assess and improve New Zealand’s waste systems in the context of product stewardship. It will also provide some real-world examples relevant to the New Zealand waste management and resource recovery to demonstrate linear vs circular systems.


The Centre of Research Excellence for the Development of Innovative Therapies for Psychiatric Disorders (CREDIT)
CREDIT has a single goal: Discovering and creating novel treatments to empower those with some of the most disabling mental disorders.
What We Do
CREDIT supports change in two ways:
Pursuing multiple lines of evidence to rapidly hone in on beneficial medications and lifestyle treatments Helping to grow the practical requirements – including resources, clinical trial networks, and guidelines – that can see new discoveries reach actual use.
This work requires diverse minds, generous collaboration, and a mindset of innovation. And it includes conversations with a strong cross-section of government, research, healthcare professionals, and the community.
Benefits to come for clinicians and researchers National trials registry Key discoveries, in plain English National library of rating scales Advertising chances for community to access clinical trials Guidelines The Problem
Despite the dedication of mental health professionals, some of our foremost medications for conditions like bipolar disorder have not changed in decades – not because they are perfect, but because we have not found better alternatives.
Currently, this dearth of treatment options leaves, for instance, full remission rates for psychosis at just 25%, and for depression, just 3 out of 10. In other words: if diagnosed with depression, you may have only a 30% chance of quickly finding a suitably effective treatment regime.
We find this unacceptable.
That’s why we are on a mission to discover new possibilities for potential treatments, by weaving together:
Population data Key biological pathways for disease development Untapped potential of existing medications Clinical trials – that vital process for both testing and generating leads.


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Forest carbon farming offers customary landowners an alternative livelihood to socially and environmentally unsustainable logging, through the sale of carbon offset credits. REDD+, the global forest carbon scheme to address deforestation in developing countries, has attracted scholarly criticism for the risks it poses to communities. Critics warn that REDD+: (1) benefits may be captured by elites, (2) threatens forest-dependent livelihoods, (3) reduces local forest governance, and (4) a results-based payments mechanism can undermine conservation. Community-owned forest carbon farming may mitigate these risks by empowering communities to manage forest resources locally. The Loru project in Vanuatu is the first of its kind, and Indigenous landowners legally own the carbon rights and manage the carbon project. This thesis examines the community ownership and the social impact of the Loru project on its Indigenous project owners, the ni-Vanuatu Ser clan. The thesis uses a ‘semi’-mixed-methods approach, based primarily on interviews conducted in in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu with Indigenous landowners and supplemented with quantitative data from a monitoring exercise conducted by the author. Grounded in social constructivism, the thesis makes a genuine attempt to decolonize the research process, adopting a self-reflexive approach. The research finds that the project is leading to positive social and economic impacts at the community level. Further, the Loru project is legitimately community-owned and driven, meaning it adapts effectively to the local context. Overall, the findings suggest that implementing REDD+ through a multi-scalar institutional network and building local capacity could mitigate the risks of REDD+ to forest communities.


Mars once had salt lakes that went through wet and dry phases similar to those on Earth, according to a study
published in the journal Nature Geoscience.
This indicates that the red planet’s climate ‘dried out’ a long time. According to the researchers, over 3 billion years ago, the lake that was present in
Gale Crater — a rocky basin that is being explored with NASA’s Curiosity rover since 2012 — underwent a drying episode possibly linked to the global drying of Mars.
According to the researchers, including those from Texas A&M University in the US, liquid water on Mars may have become unsustainable and evaporated as the planet’s atmosphere and the pressure of the surface became thinner.


If you have been a long time reader of this blog (especially in 2008), you will recall countless entries about the gap problems which have plagued the LIRR. Late yesterday afternoon, the agency sent out a press release to announce some great news. Gap incidents decreased by 35% in 2009. Here are the complete details:
Gap accidents at the MTA Long Island Rail Road declined by 35 percent in 2009 compared to the prior year; and by 56 percent compared to 2007.
“We’ve made a concerted effort to address the gap issue and we think those efforts are contributing to these significant reductions in the number of incidents,” said LIRR President Helena E. Williams. “Our efforts will continue. Safety is our No. 1 concern at the LIRR. We remind customers to take responsibility for their own safety when exiting and entering trains. Put your Blackberry away, turn off your IPod and stow your cell phone for that moment. Your safety depends on it.”
In 2009, there were 77 gap incidents, down from 119 incidents in 2008 and 175 in 2007.
Through 2009, the LIRR expended approximately $27 million in gap mitigation efforts. An additional $12.3 million will be spent through 2012 addressing the gap by completing platform modifications, installing threshold plates on M3 and C3 cars, and the use of special platform conductors.
The LIRR’s multifaceted approach to gap mitigation includes a comprehensive customer education/awareness ‘Be TrainSmart’ Safety campaign; installation of platform edgeboards and shifting of platforms and track to reduce the gap; retrofitting of trains cars with wider threshold plates; and platform stencilings, expanded station signage and celebrity announcements advising customers to be mindful of the gap.
Currently, all the LIRR’s 836 newer M7 electric cars – the bulk of the LIRR fleet – have been fitted with new, wider threshold plates. Additional safety measures remain in place at Syosset Station, which is on a significant curve, including the use of special platform conductors, the call-ahead-for-assistance program, additional signage, platform edge lighting and platform cameras and monitors.
This is great news as for quite a period of time, this issue plagued the LIRR. I find it refreshing that this issue has not lead to many headlines in recent memory. Lets hope 2010 brings an even further decrease in gap incidents.
xoxo Transit Blogger


Two years ago, a handful of us Wayne State graduate students explored the concept of transforming the city of Detroit from the urban sprawl model that currently takes hold into an Urban Village model of small local downtown-like districts and greater population density. The result was a 43 page document exploring these options and case studies.
The report begins as follows:
An urban village is a dense, self-sustaining, walkable community that has a strong residential component and includes a combination of retail, dining, leisure, and commercial uses. An urban village offers a ―place of belonging‖ that instills a sense of ―pride in the community‖ to both residential and business occupants. Initially, the urban village group focused on creating villages that had similar physical attributes of a modern day neotraditional development. It was later determined that the field research would consist of exploring the physical landscape of Detroit. The first group task was to divide the city into six sections. After dividing the city, each member took a section and visited the assigned areas to gather data. Each member also took several pictures of the designated sites to share with the rest of the group.
The group collectively discovered that some areas of the city were very vibrant while others were desolate. As we looked deeper into successful areas it was discovered that certain places were strong communities because of its residents and not necessarily its physical landscape or infrastructure. The focus shifted and the group began to identify potential village locations using criteria based on the social rather than the physical characteristics of a community. However, this scenario is more feasible in cities that have a growing population rather than a shrinking population, as is the case in Detroit. It will be important from a planning perspective to not only discuss the physical characteristics of urban villages but also the pulse of a village, which are the people and culture.


hifidiboاین کتاب را در اولین خریدتان با ۵۰٪ تخفیف یعنی ۳۳,۲۷۳ تومانارزانتر بخرید! درباره کتاب First Steps in Inclusion
With more parents of disabled children seeking a mainstream place for their child, educational professionals are increasingly being faced with the task of making these placements successful. For many this can be their first experience of including a child with significant difficulties. This book is aimed at all those, be they parents, teachers, learning support assistants, SENCOs, school managers, governors or LEA officers who are charged with ensuring that inclusion is effective both for individual children and for schools as a whole.Each chapter looks at the practicalities from a different perspective, focusing on the questions that need asking, the work that needs to be carried out before the child starts and practical steps that each person in the network can take to make sure that all those concerned are happy, are learning effectively and are fully included in the life of the school.


An offeror’s proposal to hire incumbent personnel–but pay those personnel less than they are earning under the incumbent contract–presents an “obvious” price realism concern that an agency must address when price realism is a component of the evaluation.
In a bid protest decision, the GAO held that an agency’s price realism evaluation was inadequate where the agency failed to address the awardee’s proposal to hire incumbent personnel at discounted rates.


If Doxycycline is not suitable for your destination, Atovaquone with Proguanil [link to Atovaquone with Proguanil] or its branded version Malarone [link to Malarone], might be. If appropriate, we can prescribe these for you.
As well as taking malaria tablets, you must take other measures to protect yourself against malaria when in a malaria area. These involve avoiding being bitten by a mosquito in the first place.
You should use insect repellent such as DEET, sleep under a mosquito net that's been treated with insecticide, and wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers in the evening.


Kabatereine, Narcis B; Brooker, Simon; Koukounari, Artemis; Kazibwe, Francis; Tukahebwa, Edridah M; Fleming, Fiona M; Zhang, Yaobi; Webster, Joanne P; Stothard, J Russell; Fenwick, Alan; (2006)
Impact of a national helminth control programme on infection and morbidity in Ugandan schoolchildren. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 85 (2). pp. 91-99. ISSN 0042-9686 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2471/blt.06.030353 Permanent Identifier
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OBJECTIVE: We aimed to assess the health impact of a national control programme targeting schistosomiasis and intestinal nematodes in Uganda, which has provided population-based anthelmintic chemotherapy since 2003. METHODS: We conducted longitudinal surveys on infection status, haemoglobin concentration and clinical morbidity in 1871 randomly selected schoolchildren from 37 schools in eight districts across Uganda at three time points - before chemotherapy and after one year and two years of annual mass chemotherapy. FINDINGS: Mass treatment with praziquantel and albendazole led to a significant decrease in the intensity of Schistosoma mansoni - 70% (95% confidence interval (CI): 66-73%) after one year and 82% (95% CI: 80-85%) after two years of treatment. Intensity of hookworm infection also decreased (75% and 93%; unadjusted). There was a significant increase in haemoglobin concentration after one (0.135 g/dL (95% CI: 0.126-0.144)) and two years (0.303 g/dL (95% CI: 0.293-0.312)) of treatment, and a significant decrease in signs of early clinical morbidity. The impact of intervention on S. mansoni prevalence and intensity was similar to that predicted by mathematical models of the impact of chemotherapy on human schistosomiasis. Improvements in haemoglobin concentration were greatest among children who were anaemic or harbouring heavy S. mansoni infection at baseline. CONCLUSION: Anthelmintic treatment delivered as part of a national helminth control programme can decrease infection and morbidity among schoolchildren and improve haemoglobin concentration.
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Based on research from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, the authors identify ten strengths found in vital congregations, including meaningful worship, welcoming new people, and focusing on the community.
Offerings
data from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, insight from a diverse group of congregations across the country
Best For
clergy and lay leaders
Cost
purchase as a book
Suggested Uses
Evaluate your congregation's strengths by comparing your experiences to the data detailed in the resource. Enhance areas of your congregation by discussing examples in the book with a small group and applying similar steps.


From the Document: "The Covid-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic led to market turmoil in mid-March. Large price movements prompted large margin calls from central counterparties (CCPs). This strained the liquidity positions of large dealer banks. Banks also hoarded liquid assets, possibly in anticipation of large margin calls. This exacerbated the liquidity squeeze. Nevertheless, CCPs remained resilient, vindicating the post-crisis reforms that incentivised central clearing. The procyclicality of leverage embedded in margining models might have played a role in the events of mid-March. These margin models are critical because they underpin the management of counterparty credit risk. Margin models of some CCPs seem to have underestimated market volatility, in part because they have relied on a short period of historical price movements from tranquil times. These CCPs had to catch up and increase margins at the wrong time, squeezing liquidity when it was most needed. Going forward, the interaction of CCPs with clearing member banks is critical ('CCP-bank nexus'). Importantly, actions that might seem prudent from an individual institution's perspective, such as increasing margins in a turmoil, might destabilise the nexus overall. Therefore, central banks need to assess banks and CCPs jointly rather than in isolation."
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Abstract
This chapter offers insights from a 15-year partnership between a public university and local K-12 schools to explore how the facilitation of media literacy education (MLE) programs by university students can offer rewarding outcomes for both research and learning. The MLE program that serves as the case study for this chapter takes place at local elementary schools each spring in conjunction with an undergraduate communication course and includes interactive media analysis discussions as well as a culminating creative production activity. Reflections and written feedback from participating graduate, undergraduate, and elementary students emphasize the strengths of this pedagogical model for collaboration and learning while also acknowledging the practical constraints of such a partnership. By detailing the institutional-level support, instructional design, and practical implementation of this MLE program, the chapter enumerates the benefits and challenges of engaged research and service learning for advancing media literacy goals.
Top Background
A MLE service-learning initiative requires consideration of instructional design at multiple levels. Firstly, stakeholders must design a program that results in mutually beneficial outcomes for both the university and the K-12 participants. Secondly, the conceptualization of MLE must be made explicit so the curriculum design can foster such literacy. Together, the civic engagement and service-learning framework and the MLE approach provide the theoretical foundations and practical implementation strategies for the initiative’s design.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Public Engagement: The sharing of resources and knowledge between experts and non-experts on topics of collective concern.
Intellectual Community: A mutually recognized space of knowledge sharing.
Reflexivity: The process of considering the researcher’s own role in shaping the construction of knowledge.
Desensitization: The reduction of an emotional response to stimuli such as media violence due to overexposure.
Service-Learning: An educational experience in which course content is coupled with community-based activities for the mutual benefit of students and the community.
Pedagogy: The theory and practice of designing a learning experience.
Materialism: Valuing the acquisition of possessions above social, intellectual, and spiritual pursuits.


Li-kang Weng
Crowd equity funding has been generally understood as primarily referring to an intermediary platform by which an entity, through the use of an electronic intermediary platform such as the Internet [1], engage in a small-scale public equity funding from investors. Since there is currently no law or regulation that specifically regulates crowd equity funding in China, in order to avoid running afoul of the current provision in the Securities Law that “no organization and individual may publicly offer securities to the public without legal permission,” and avoid being deemed as “offering securities to non-specific targets,” this activity is referred to as “Internet-based non-public equity financing” [2] to more accurately reflect the crowd funding practices under the current laws of China. With respect to crowd equity funding, the current regulatory documents that have referential value in practice are the self-regulatory Administrative Measures for Private Equity Crowd Funding (Pilot) (Solicitation for Opinions) prepared by the Securities Association of China in 2014 and the parts regarding crowd equity funding in the Guiding Opinions on the Healthy Development of Internet-based Financing jointly promulgated by ten ministries and commissions, including the People’s Bank of China, in 2015. The former expressly notes the private placement nature of crowd equity funding and sets down rules on platform quality, qualification of investors and platform self-governance and management, but the draft Solicitation for Opinions has not yet been finalized officially. The latter requires crowd funding to be done through an intermediary platform, the party seeking financing must be a micro enterprise, it must faithfully disclose key information to investors through such intermediary, and it shall not mislead or defraud investors. In addition, crowd equity funding shall be regulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. As a result, the China Securities Regulatory Commission is expected to issue management regulations regarding crowd equity funding and should therefore be closely watched. Because the legal nature and positioning of crowd equity funding platforms remain unsettled before dedicated regulatory measures are released, the popularity of crowd funding activities has also led to a substantial number of legal disputes arising out of misunderstandings among the participants regarding their roles. This article seeks to discuss the rights and obligations associated with crowd equity funding platforms with the following three major approaches. 1. Legality of raising capital through equity financing platforms If one desires to conduct crowd equity funding activities in compliance with existing laws, the main thing is to avoid crossing the line into “illegal absorption of deposit from the public” and “illegal offering of securities” as discussed below: (1) Illegal absorption of deposit from the public According to the interpretation of the Supreme People’s Court, an act that constitutes illegal or de facto absorption of deposit from the public under Article 176 of the Criminal Law should meet all four of the following conditions: (i) Absorption of funds without the approval of the relevant agencies or failure to conduct through a legally compliant method of operations. (ii) Promotion to the public through the media, promotional events, flyers, SMS or other channels. (iii) A promise to return the principal plus interest, or rewards provided, within a specific period of time through cash, in-kind of equity. (iv) Absorption of funds from the public at large, i.e., nonspecific targets. Therefore, to avoid being deemed as illegal or de facto absorption of deposit from the public, conduct such as public promotions, promises to repay investments or provide rewards, or accepting funds from nonspecific targets should all be avoided. (2) Illegal offering of securities Article 10 of the Securities Law provides that a public offering of securities requires an approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission, and the presence of any one of the following circumstances will be deemed a public offering: (i) Offering of securities to non-specific targets. (ii) Offering of securities to an aggregate of over 200 specific individuals. (iii) Other acts of offering under laws and regulations. A non-public offering of securities may not use advertising, public solicitation and methods that are de facto public offering. Pursuant to the above requirements, if a platform targets “specific” investors with no more than 200 investors per financing project and do not employ advertising, public solicitation and methods that are de facto public offering, it will not be deemed to as have engaged in a “public offering of securities” per Article 10 of the Securities Law. The First Intermediate People’s Court of Beijing rendered a closely-watched second instance decision [3] at the end of 2015 on the first crowd equity funding lawsuit, in which Beijing Fit Network Technology Co., Ltd. (the platform) had a dispute with Beijing Nomido Food and Beverage Management Ltd. (the party seeking financing) over their intermediary contract. The decision recognized the legality and validity of the “Agreement on Consigned Financing Services” entered between the parties on the ground that relevant regulatory documents do not prohibit the crowd equity funding conduct involved in this matter. 2. The legal relationship among the party seeking financing, the platform and the investor In general, a platform facilitates transactions and plays a role more similar to that of an intermediary. In the aforementioned case involving the dispute between Nomido Co. and Fit Network Technology, the First Intermediate People’s Court also concluded that the legal relationship reflected in the “Agreement on Consigned Financing Services” between the party seeking financing and the platform party is that of an intermediary contract. In practice, however, the investor does not only expect a platform to be a mere “information intermediary” but also be a guarantor of sorts as a “trust intermediary”. From the platform’s perspective, it is difficult to switch between the roles of a “information intermediary” and a “trust intermediary”. If a platform enters into an agreement in its own name with an investor directly, it is very likely that the legal relationship between the platform party seeking financing would be deemed as “agreement with a third party under one’s own name as authorized by the consignor”, which, under Articles 402 and 403 of the Contract Law, entitles the investor to assert rights against the platform if the party seeking financing fails to perform its obligations [4]. Currently, most crowd equity funding platforms adopt the “lead investment plus follow-on investment” model, which means that a professional investment institution will serve as the lead investor after doing its due diligence, and individual investors will then follow to share the risks and benefits with the institution. So the crowd equity funding platform not only helps in coordinating information but also become more involved in the matter as well, such as using the fee from the party seeking financing to directly invest in that party, thereby becoming the lead investor. However, such deep involvement from the platform is prone to giving a false impression to investors that the platform is a guarantor, which would inadvertently increase the risks assumed, thus it must be done in caution. 3. Obligation of a platform to disclose information to investors In practice, investors often participate in a crowd equity funding scheme due to trust in the platform rather than the party seeking financing. In case of any problem with the party seeking financing, the investors are likely to blame the platform first. Case in point, in June 2016, a crowd equity funding platform named 36Kr.com was reported to have suffered complaints from investors because the numbers in the latest financial statements disclosed by Hongli Energy, an entity recommended by 36Kr.com to investors, were drastically different from those at the time of a private placement at the end of last year. As a result, 36Kr.com was plunged into “allegations of fraud” over crowd equity funding [5]. Therefore, it is imperative for a platform to pay more attention to the regulatory aspect of recommendations and information disclosure to avoid disputes with its investors over any crowd funding project. In this regard, Articles 8 and 9 of the Administrative Measures for Private Equity Crowd Funding (Pilot) (Solicitation for Opinions) sets out the relevant obligations and prohibited conduct for platforms, including the necessary examinations on the legality of a financing project; measures taken to prevent fraud and, in case any fraud or any other circumstance that undermines the interest of investors is detected, the timely announcement of such and the termination of the relevant financing activities; the prohibition against making external guarantees or hold shares in trust; and the prohibition against leveraging the platform’s own advantages to obtain investment opportunities or mislead investors. In conclusion, before the relevant regulations for crowd equity funding are released by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, they can only be legally conducted in practice by staying within the scope of “internet-based non-public equity financing.” The platform should take care to avoid crossing into prohibited areas such as “illegal absorption of deposit from the public” and “illegal offering of securities.” In addition, the platform shall disclose the relevant information faithfully and stay away from becoming deeply involved in the projects, which means playing the role of an “information intermediary” rather than a “trust intermediary.” [1] Please compare the Guiding Opinions on the Healthy Development of Internet-based Financing promulgated by the People’s Bank of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Public Security on July 14, 2015. [2] Compare the Circular Special Inspection of Institutions that Conduct Internet-based Equity Financing Activities (Zheng Jian Ban Fa [2015] No. 44) adopted by the General Office of the China Securities Regulatory Commission on August 3, 2015. [3] The second instance civil decision in the matter involving the disputes between Beijing Nomido Food and Beverage Management Ltd. and Beijing Fit Net Technology Co., Ltd. over their intermediary contract [2015-One-Chong-Min-(Shang)-Zhong-No.0922]. [4] Wei Chen and Chongying Li, Analysis of Focused Issues of Internet-based Non-public Equity Financing Business and Prevention of Legal Risks Ð Perspectives from Recent Disputes over Financing Projects Involving Some Platforms, published in the WeChat ID for the Hot Legal Topics on Legal and Commercial Net on June 29, 2016. [5] Feifan Li, 36Kr.com Plunged into the Vortex of “Alleged Fraud” for Equity Crowd Funding Projects, published on TMT post (http://www.tmtpost.com/1786615.html) on June 13, 2016.


IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has found that the trip to Libya is reportedly costing more for a larger proportion of migrants from Sudan and Nigeria.
In 2016, 60 percent of Nigerian respondents and 41 percent of Sudanese respondents reported paying between USD 1,000 and 5,000 for their journey to Libya.
This increased to 71 percent of Nigerian respondents and 64 percent of Sudanese respondents in the first few months of 2017. This data was collected through Flow Monitoring surveys conducted among 1,314 migrants.
This data is included in the Round 8 DTM Migration information package, which presents data collected between December 2016 and March 2017. It highlights that 381,463 migrants were found to be present in Libya during that period.
The package provides a holistic overview of resident and mobile migrants in Libya. It presents data on migrants’ demographic characteristics, journeys, intentions, relations with the host community, documentation status, educational and vocational backgrounds. The data builds on Libya 2016 Migration Profiles and Trends, which was published in March.
The information package provides detailed information on where 381,463 migrants from 38 different nationalities are in Libya. It also includes a dataset, which for the first time, provides a quantification of migrants by nationality in each location. The regions of Misrata (66,660 individuals), Tripoli (53,755 individuals), and Sebha (44,750 individuals) are reported as hosting the largest number of migrants, while the main nationalities were recorded as Egyptian, Nigerien, and Chadian.
Relations were found to be poor between migrants and the host community with multiple incidents of tension in 17 percent of Libya’s municipalities. However, in 33 percent of the municipalities, migrants were reported to have a positive impact on the local labour market, contributing to a stronger economy and more jobs.


Child Custody and Shared Parenting
Parents contemplating a divorce are sometimes confused by terms such as “sole custody,” “shared parenting,” “school placement parent,” “custodial parent,” “residential parent.” Some parents are under the misconception that “shared parenting” means the children must spend equal time with each parent.
As a parent contemplating divorce, it is important for you to understand the legal and practical differences between sole custody and shared parenting. In most cases, both parents are interested in co-parenting their children in a manner that allows the children to have significant contact with both parents. After all, neither parent is divorcing the children.
With over 30 years of experience in helping parents divorce with dignity, Attorney Linda J. Miller is committed to helping you and your spouse to effectively co-parent your children after the divorce. If appropriate, she will assist you in preparing a Shared Parenting Plan, outlining your post-divorce plans for sharing time with your children (including holidays), plan for the children’s financial stability, and plan for making future, post-divorce decisions on important matters such as the children’s health care and education.


Accession Number: AD1037367 Title: Advancements in DNA Vaccine Vectors, Non-Mechanical Delivery Methods and Molecular Adjuvants to Increase Immunogenicity Descriptive Note: Journal Article - Open Access Corporate Author: USAMRIID Ft Detrick United States Report Date: 2017-06-15 Pagination or Media Count: 35.0 Abstract:
A major advantage of DNA vaccination is the ability to induce both humoral and cellular immune responses. DNA vaccines are currently used in veterinary medicine, but have not achieved widespread acceptance for use in humans due to their low immunogenicity in early clinical studies. However, recent clinical data have re-established the value of DNA vaccines, particularly in priming high-level antigen-specific antibody responses. Several approaches have been investigated for improving DNA vaccine efficacy, including advancements in DNA vaccine vector design, the inclusion of genetically engineered cytokine adjuvants, and novel non- mechanical delivery methods. These strategies


Wilting is the loss of turgidity of leaves and other soft aerial parts causing drooping, folding and rolling. Wilting is of three types:
Temporary wilting –It is the temporary drooping down of leaves and young shoots due to the loss of turgidity during noon. It is verywell revised simply after the pace of transpiration diminishes joined by the renewal of water around root hairs. Incipient wilting –Partial and temporary loss of turgor in a plant that occurs in the presence of adequate soil moisture and is associated with excessive water loss through transpiration. Permanent wilting –It is that state in the loss of turgidity of leaves when they do not regain their turgidity even when being placed in a suitable atmosphere


The determination that an individual debtor is not entitled to be freed from responsibility for one or more of its prepetition claims; the denial of a debtor of the injunctive relief it seeks, via the Code’s discharge provisions, when that debtor files for bankruptcy. In certain cases, even if an individual debtor receives a discharge, certain types of debts are not dischargeable, a few examples being when the debtor obtained money or property by false pretenses or fraud, when the debtor owes money for inflicting willful and malicious injury on another or another’s property, or when the debtor is obligated for domestic support. In some Chapter 7 cases, a debtor may not be entitled to a discharge of any of its debts, for instance if the debtor knowingly and fraudulently made a false oath or account in a case, if the debtor has refused to obey a lawful order of the court, or if the debtor has already received a discharge within the eight-year period preceding the date of the filing of the petition in the case. Debtors that are not individuals are not entitled to discharge in Chapter 7 cases.
Bankruptcy Code §§ 523, 524, 727.


Abstract
This book will be a one-stop-shop for readers seeking information on biofibers that are sustainable and environmentally friendly and those that can replace the non-renewable synthetic polymer based fibers. Emphasis will be on fibers that are derived from agricultural byproducts and coproducts without the need for additional natural resources.
ASJC Scopus subject areas Engineering(all) Materials Science(all)


The dependability of power service is increasingly becoming a vital site location consideration. The storms which have plagued Northeastern Illinois over the last month have led to numerous power outages across the region. A few of these outages have extended over multiple days. Interestingly, none of the new business parks in Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills or Buffalo Grove experienced even temporary power disruptions due to these storms despite being in the direct path of some powerful winds. We attribute this to a combination of all underground utilities and the availability of electrical service from multiple sub-stations at many of these locations. While such a service is sometimes taken for granted, it is essential for any technology (power) dependent businesses.


CHAPTER 5 Treatment stages
Differential tooth movement, as previously defined, involves repositioning of the crowns of the teeth first, followed by root uprighting to the new crown positions. However, there is a prescribed overall sequence of tooth movements, in the correction of any malocclusion with Tip-Edge, that needs to be followed closely. It is basically very simple and goes as follows:
Stage Iis all about the anterior segments, which should be aligned, and any incisor spacing closed. They should also be corrected both antero-posteriorly and vertically (eliminating overjets, reverse overjets, increased overbites or anterior open bites). The archwires most commonly used will be .016 inch high tensile stainless steel, the resilience and flexibility of which is ideal for overbite reduction. Nickel–titanium auxiliary ‘under arches’ are frequently employed in the initial treatment visit, to assist in the alignment of instanding or rotated teeth. However, it should be noted that an ‘under arch’ runs beneath the main archwire, in the bracket slot, and never through the deep tunnels. Use of the deep tunnels in Plus is intended for Stage III only. Stage IIconcerns closure of any residual extraction spaces and seldom exceeds 3 or 4 months, except perhaps in first molar extraction cases. In non-extraction cases, it will obviously be very brief. However, it is important that centrelines should be coincident and correct before all the spaces are closed, since centreline discrepancies will prevent the attainment of a correct Class I occlusion. Also, towards the end of the stage, the first molars will require to be derotated in readiness to receive the rectangular archwires of the third stage.
Normally .020 inch high tensile stainless archwires are preferred during this stage, since they offer easy free sliding through the molar tubes, yet have enough flexibility to correct molar rotation. However, the extra robustness of .022 inch wires may sometimes be indicated, such as when expanding maxillary crossbites, or when protracting second molars across first molar extraction spaces.
Stage IIIis the root uprighting phase, during which each tooth is torqued and tipped to its preadjusted values to complete the treatment. Previously, and with the Rx-1 bracket, this was achieved by the action of Side-Winder springs working against rectangular .0215 × .028 inch stainless archwires. The Plus bracket will use a deep tunnel nickel–titanium auxiliary archwire to do the same. The rectangular archwires will be identical />


Sumit Chopra, consumer research director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, highlights four major innovation trends that are set to impact South Korea’s haircare sector in 2019 in terms of production, marketing and sales.
Natural Wave
Consumers in South Korea are seeking natural ingredients such as botanical/herbal extracts to use in their daily haircare products. In line with the current demand for natural products, manufacturers are introducing haircare products which are “free from” silicones, sulfates, parabens and artificial color and fragrances to foster consumer trust and loyalty. Hence, haircare products that go beyond their basic beautifying function are growing in popularity. For instance, France-based Klorane launched anti-yellowing shampoo with high levels of cyanocentaurein (a plant-based pigment with blue tints) in South Korea for white and gray hair.
Being Unique
South Korean consumers are looking for innovative products, which offer an indulgent and relaxing experience. According to GlobalData’s 2018 Q4 Consumer Survey, 61% of South Korean consumers are willing to pay more for better and premium quality haircare and fragrance products. Therefore, manufacturers are capitalizing on this trend and offering products with special formulations and exclusive ingredients. South Korean beauty brand Skinfood launched Argan Oil Silk Hair Essence with unique ingredients such as argan oil, which helps in strengthening and softening the hair.
Making it Simple
According to GlobalData’s 2018 Q4 Consumer Survey, 21% of South Korean consumers are willing to try new and time-saving haircare and fragrance products. Rising urbanization levels are inspiring busy South Koreans to look for simple and time-effective beauty regimens, leading to an increased demand for multi-functional products. Keeping this “more than one benefit” approach in mind, manufacturers are introducing a plethora of haircare products with multiple benefits. For example, Ryoe Korean launched Herbal Damage Care Hair Treatment mask, which helps in coating the hair with strengthening ingredients like camellia oil, and adds moisture and shine to strands immediately after the first usage.
Targeting the Silver Segment
It is crucial for brands to persuade consumers about the effectiveness of anti-aging items as older consumers in South Korea resonate well with anti-aging products, particularly ones that highlight or strengthen white or grey hair. Haircare brands should seek to engage consumers through offerings that target specific hair issues such as thinning hair, dull hair and lack of hair volume, which are often related to aging. For example, Grafen launched Cold Booster in 2018 to tackle the issue of hair loss and other hair aging problems resulting from having a high scalp temperature.


Explore the Health Data Below: Youth Marijuana Use Youth drug use rates are declining in Lancaster County and the U.S.
Illicit drug and alcohol use by youth increase their risk for injury, violence, HIV infection, and other diseases,
9 and is related to lower academic achievement. 10 Since 2001, Lancaster County has seen a 34% decline in marijuana use among teens. 23.8% of students reported 30-day marijuana use in 2005, dropping to 15.7% in 2015. Marijuana use is lower among teens in Lancaster County than nationally, though comparable annual data have not been available since 2015. Footnotes
9. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012). Alcohol and other drug use. Retrieved October 2, 2013, from: http://www.cdc.gov/healthycommunitiesprogram/overview/diseasesandrisks.htm
10. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Alcohol and other drug use and academic achievement. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


It's the most wonderful time of the year!
This season causes the most challenges for seniors. However, with these few tips, it will be easy to stay safe while still enjoying the joyous holidays:
Dress for warmth.Don't let indoor temperatures go too low and dress in layers. Wear warm socks, a heavy coat, a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. In very cold temperatures, cover all exposed skin. Fight wintertime depression.To help avoid feelings of loneliness, family members can check in on seniors as often as possible or send their loved one to adult day care; a short, daily phone call can also make a big difference. Eat a varied diet.It's recommended to consume foods that are fortified with Vitamin D, such as milk, grains and seafood options like tuna and salmon. Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Using a fireplace, gas heater or lanterns can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Ensure your safety by checking the batteries on your carbon monoxide detector and buying an updated one if you need to.


Citation:Slater, T. S., McNamara, M. E., Orr, P. J., Foley, T. B., Ito, S. and Wakamatsu, K. 'Taphonomic experiments resolve controls on the preservation of melanosomes and keratinous tissues in feathers', Palaeontology, [In press]. DOI: 10.1111/pala.12445
Fossils are a key source of data on the evolution of feather structure and function through deep time, but their ability to resolve macroevolutionary questions is compromised by an incomplete understanding of their taphonomy. Critically, the relative preservation potential of two key feather components, melanosomes and keratinous tissue, is not fully resolved. Recent studies suggesting that melanosomes are preferentially preserved conflict with observations that melanosomes preserve in fossil feathers as external moulds in an organic matrix. To date, there is no model to explain the latter mode of melanosome preservation. We addressed these issues by degrading feathers in systematic taphonomic experiments incorporating decay, maturation and oxidation in isolation and combination. Our results reveal that the production of mouldic melanosomes requires interactions with an oxidant and is most likely to occur prior to substantial maturation. This constrains the taphonomic conditions under which melanosomes are likely to be fossilized. Critically, our experiments also confirm that keratinous feather structures have a higher preservation potential than melanosomes under a range of diagenetic conditions, supporting hitherto controversial hypotheses that fossil feathers can retain degraded keratinous structures.
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During centrosome maturation, pericentrin is delivered to the centrosome co-translationally by a microtubule- and dynein-dependent process, as pericentrin mRNA is undergoing active translation near the centrosome.
Newly formed tetraploid cells rapidly lose extra centrosomes acquired upon tetraploidization via asymmetric centrosome clustering during cell division and selective advantage of tetraploid daughter cells that inherit a single centrosome.
Building on previous work (Conduit et al., 2014), and contrary to what was previously thought, it is shown that key centrosomal proteins are not recruited to centrosomes as part of large multi-protein assemblies.
Microtubules are nucleated by the centrosome of the primary cilium in the apical end-foot of neuroepithelial cells and inter-dependent microtubule and actin dynamics are required here to orchestrate delamination of newborn neurons.


Initially, AT&T wanted water towers and power lines to be included in the usual small cell antenna package of street lamps, traffic lights and poles. However, during the state’s recent legislative session, according to
Cleveland.com, the wireless giant agreed not to include them. Instead, the company wants to speed up the 5G network application process to a 90-day approval or denial, which would allow communities to “block the installation of new wireless antennas.”
Opponents include Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, the Ohio Municipal League and the Ohio Municipal Electric Association. Jackson told
Cleveland.com that the 90-day limit would prevent “cities and villages from having an adequate say on where the antennas are installed.” Additionally, the Ohio Municipal League and the Ohio Municipal Electric Association are tasked with providing the language for the proposal for the session scheduled to end on Thursday, according to Cleveland.com.
Kent Scarrett, a spokesman for the Ohio Municipal League, told the news site that the time limit “would mean a municipality wouldn’t be able to conduct an environmental study or take other time-consuming measures before approving or rejecting the antenna.” He added that if the time rule is approved “local governments might challenge their constitutionality in court, claiming they violate home-rule authority.”
In a letter written to the legislation, Jackson urged for opposition to AT&T’s request, stating the measure would be “too broad and prevents local municipalities from having a say in rates, zoning, and maintenance issues as it relates to wireless infrastructure.”
Cleveland.com noted that if the measure is amended, it would “probably” be added into an existing bill. December 7, 2016


For 50 years, Sonny’s BBQ local pitmasters have served barbecue slathered in Southern Hospitality to millions of guests in America through its locations spanning the Southeast. Today, many of the older locations are now in markets where populations and demographics have shifted. Sonny’s is now using SiteZeus’ software solution to analyze the performance of existing restaurants, as well as to provide location intelligence for new locations as the brand grows.
Challenge #1 Benchmarking locations across the nation
Originally, Sonny’s BBQ faced the challenge of creating an unbiased benchmark or grading system for its existing locations. Often decisions were influenced by opinions instead of facts. One team member might think a location was doing great, while another would disagree.
Solution
The SiteZeus platform provides analysis for each location along with a comparison between actual revenues compared to projected revenues. This platform helps indicate if restaurants are performing up to their potential, underperforming, or even outperforming SiteZeus’ projected sales. If a store is performing $300K less than the predicted value, then that location will get flagged in the SiteZeus Quadrant Recommendations & Predictive Outliers as a location that should be reviewed and optimized. Sonny’s can use these meaningful insights to drill down into the analytics to uncover reasons why that location is underperforming.
“SiteZeus allows us to make more informed sales projections. They have a built-in confidence meter that back tests itself to provide a percentage of accuracy that we can rely on as we expand across the nation.”
Alex Regar, Business Intelligence Analyst | Sonny’s BBQ
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Abstract
Spectrum sharing has been recognized as a key component for 5G and beyond wireless networks. Recent trials have revealed the business value of spectrum sharing via the licensed shared access model, wherein both the incumbent and the licensee operators are protected from harmful interference by sharing the available spectrum using long-term spectrum access agreements. Further increase in capacity gains can be achieved by exploiting dynamic spectrum access, where access is granted in shorter time intervals, and the Spectrum Access System, which is a more flexible version of traditional LSA. This article first hints at LSA-type spectrum sharing in regulatory and standards bodies, then proposes a few relevant scenarios that would take advantage of LSA, and finally presents an LSA system architecture and some enabling technologies for LSA/DSA/SAS. These include novel sensing, dynamic and radioaware resource allocation, and advanced cooperative communication techniques.


Make today’s workout simple! While a high-end, 5-star gym, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, and shiny, scratch-free weights can all increase fitness motivation, neither are necessary for a safe and effective workout! As a Certified Spin Instructor for nearly 10 years, I grew very accustomed to the Keiser M3+ bike and Precor Spinner bike. Both leading indoor cycling bikes are equipped with monitors featuring information such as, RPMs, calorie expenditure, distance, wattage, and HR. Then… the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting gym closures worldwide! As a Spin-obsessed, fitness enthusiast I was devastated. As a graduate student at the time, I was not in the financial position for a $2,000+ Spin bike… What did I learn from this experience? Simple workouts using minimal to no equipment can be just as effective and elicit the same feel-good emotions as a workout with an expensive indoor cycling bike at a gym. What did my “quarantine workouts” consist of? Outdoor running and power walking Hiking and observing nature’s simplicities Resistance bands, TRX, and by own body weight To name a few… Simple workouts leading to a big goal… My First Half Marathon! After the partial reopening of gyms in Washington state, Keiser M3+ and Precor Spinner bikes remain unavailable for me. On the bright side, I now have access to a simpler Schwinn bike at a local Anytime Fitness!
No monitor featuring RPMs, calorie expenditure, distance, wattage, or HR. Just me and the bike – and of course, the resistance knob too! What did I learn from this experience? “Monitor-less” indoor cycling bikes can create a greater mind-body, mindful ride! I am not distracted by the numbers flashing in front of my eyes and deeply connect my mind to my muscles and focus on my breath. I do still welcome the day I ride another Keiser M3+ bike and Precor Spinner bike… But just like stopping during a hike to appreciate the simplicity of nature, riding a more minimalist Schwinn bike can elicit feelings of gratitude and a deeper connection with the mind, body, and soul.


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08 July 2020
The UK government has announced a support package of £1.57bn for art venues and heritage sites that have been struggling due to the impact of Coronavirus.
This announcement arrives a few days after the Miss Live Theatre campaign covered London’s National Theatre on tape as sign-on support for the performing arts.
The UK government’s support package has been described as ‘the biggest ever investment in UK culture’ and will comprise of a combination of grants and repayable loans that the government states will be ‘issued on generous terms tailored for cultural institutions to ensure they are affordable.’
Additionally, the money being provided will support the restart of employment in construction projects at various heritage sites that had initially been halted due to the pandemic.
Funding will be available to organizations within the culture and heritage industries, including art galleries, theatres, music venues, independent cinemas, and museums.
Details concerning applications are expected to be shared within the coming weeks. However, anyone wishing to apply for aid will have to prove to the government that they contribute to wider economic growth in the UK.
While the majority of the package will be spent in England £189m will be divided between devolved administrations, with £97m going to Scotland, £59m to Wales and £33m to Northern Ireland.
Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden has acknowledged the challenge currently facing the culture industry and said, “This massive investment shows our level of commitment.” The UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, described the industry as “the beating heart of this country,” adding, “This money will help safeguard the sector for future generations.”
While some in the industry have welcomed the announcement Shadow Culture Secretary, Jo Stevens, has described the effort on Twitter as “too little too late.”
Recently England has seen the reopening of pubs, hairdressers, theme parks, and cinemas, among others, despite concerns that customers will not adhere to social distancing rules. However, culture venues such as theatres remain closed.
The government is currently in the process of finalizing guidance for a phased reopening of the arts sector.
The Group Chief Executive of Ambassador Theatre Group recently shared that, ‘We now need to unite to restore audience confidence and work in close partnership with authorities to remount British theatre as soon as is appropriately possible.’