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Mariposa was a class M planet in or near the Ficus sector, and the site of a Human colony world founded in the early 22nd century. It was presumably named for the settlers' ship, the SS Mariposa, and the settlers became known as Mariposans.
The USS Enterprise-D visited Mariposa in 2365, having been told of the colony's existence by the survivors of Bringloid V. After learning that the Mariposans were at risk of dying out soon, it was agreed that the Bringloidi would be resettled on Mariposa as well. (TNG episode: "Up the Long Ladder")
The USS Tubman paid a follow-up visit to Mariposa the following year, but the new joint government, now called the United Ficus Colony, dismissed them.
In 2376, the Bringloidi Prime Minister, Brenna Odell, contacted the Federation, demanding the removal of all advanced technology from Mariposa. The Starfleet Corps of Engineers vessel USS da Vinci was dispatched, and her crew was able to convince the United Ficus Colony leaders to avoid such a drastic change to their way of life. Shortly after, the USS Hammarskjöld was ordered to Mariposa on a mission for the Federation Diplomatic Corps. (SCE eBook: Out of the Cocoon)
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In their native waters surrounding the Gulf of Mexico, gambusia are renowned for their ability to eat large numbers of mosquito larvae and are also commonly called mosquitofish. This ability led to their introduction into many countries where mosquitoes were perceived to be a problem, resulting in gambusia possibly being the most widespread fish in the world today. Their arrival in New Zealand is not well documented, but probably occurred in the 1930s when a population was established in an Auckland pond. Since then, they have been steadily spread thoughout the North Island. A number of wild populations were discovered around Nelson after 2000 but most of these have now been erdicated to restrict its spread in the South Island.
Compared to some of the other Poeciliidae, gambusia are rather drab, although the darker margins on their scales give them a crosshatch pattern. Gambusia are relative small fish: females may reach 60 mm in length, but males are usually less than 40 mm. Mature females often have a large black blotch behind the operculum and mature males are charactersied by their elongated pelvic fins which from a gonopodium.
Gambusia makes up for its small size by being an extremely aggressive species and attacks on some native fish species have been well documented globally as well as in New Zealand. Overseas, they have also reduced a number of frog and dragonfly species. Their value as a mosquito control agent is questionable and clearly they are an unwanted species so their spread should be prevented.

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Diabetic fruit flies support buzz about dietary sugar dangers
Cardiac fibrosis (shown in purple), a hallmark of heart disease, is clearly increased in fruit flies on a high-sugar diet (right), as compared to flies on a normal diet (left). Credit: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
Regularly consuming sucrose—the type of sugar found in many sweetened beverages—increases a person's risk of heart disease. In a study published January 10 in the journal PLOS Genetics, researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and Mount Sinai School of Medicine used fruit flies, a well-established model for human health and disease, to determine exactly how sucrose affects heart function. In addition, the researchers discovered that blocking this cellular mechanism prevents sucrose-related heart problems.
"Our study reveals a number of specific sugar-processing enzymes that could be targeted with therapies aimed at reducing sucrose's unhealthy effects on the heart," said Karen Ocorr, Ph.D., research assistant professor at Sanford-Burnham and the study's corresponding author.
Diabetic fruit flies with heart problems
The research team was the first to model heart disease caused by type 2 diabetes in fruit flies. They achieved this simply by feeding the flies a diet high in sucrose. High-sucrose flies showed many classic signs of human type 2 diabetes, including high blood sugar and insulin signaling defects. The team also saw signs of diabetes-induced heart malfunction in these flies—deteriorating heart function, cardiac arrhythmia and fibrosis.
Next the researchers wanted to know exactly what sucrose is doing inside the flies' cells that makes it harmful to hearts. To answer this question, they looked for molecular networks that are triggered or altered by sucrose.
The team eventually pinpointed one particular biochemical system, called the hexosamine pathway. This series of biochemical reactions normally plays only a minor role in the way cells process sugar to produce energy. But some research also suggests that the hexosamine pathway is linked to diabetes in humans.
"It's remarkable that we're able to use the fruit fly as a discovery tool for elucidating basic molecular mechanisms, not only of many types of heart disease, but also dietary influences that help us understand what happens in human hearts," added Rolf Bodmer, Ph.D., professor at Sanford-Burnham and a senior author of the study.
Dampening sugar's negative effect on the heart
The researchers further probed the hexosamine pathway in their new diabetes model. They found that artificially increasing sucrose-processing via the hexosamine pathway harms the heart. In contrast, when they specifically blocked this pathway, they prevented some of the high-sucrose induced heart defects, such as cardiac arrhythmias.
"Diet-induced heart damage is one of our society's most serious health issues. Our flies now give us a tool to explore the role of high dietary sugar, and the means to identify treatments in the context of the whole body," said Ross Cagan, Ph.D., professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a senior author of this study.
Journal reference: PLoS Genetics
Provided by Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
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A possible new species of giant prehistoric lizard—bigger and badder than the deadly Komodo dragon—may have stalked the ancient Australian outback, a new study says.
Three fossilized bones of the mysterious 13-foot-long (4-meter-long) lizard were collected in 1966 in western Timor island.
When study leader Scott Hocknull recently examined the fossils, he was "astounded" to find that they belonged neither to the Komodo dragon—the only giant lizard species alive today—nor Megalania, a 16-foot-long (5-meter-long) extinct monster that's among the largest lizards known to have ever lived.
Giant Lizard "a Nasty Piece of Work"
The "tantalizing bones"—which date to the middle of the Pleistocene epoch (1.8 million to 11,500 years ago)—are unique enough that Hocknull suspects they represent a new species. But only "more fossils and time will tell," said Hocknull, senior curator of geosciences at Australia's Queensland Museum.
The newfound predator would have lived in open landscapes alongside giant tortoises, dwarf elephants, and perhaps even the extinct human ancestral species Homo erectus, Hocknull said.
Like the Komodo, the lizard would have ambushed its prey.
(Related: "Komodo Dragons Kill With Venom, Researchers Find.")
"Being a large terrestrial carnivore," he said, "it would have been quite a nasty piece of work."
Komodo Dragon Born in Australia?
The new analysis also notes that numerous Komodo dragon fossils at least 300,000 years old have recently been found in Australia. This is among the evidence that the animals originated, and evolved into their giant form, on the island continent, then radiated west to what is now Indonesia, the study says.
And though the new giant lizard has yet to be definitively identified as a new species, "one thing is for sure," Hocknull said: There were many more giant lizards in Australia than anybody knew.
Climate accounts for some of his certainty. Australia began to dry up about eight million years ago, creating a perfect environment for lizards, Hocknull said.
To keep up with the ever increasing sizes of their prey, prehistoric Australian lizards got beefier over time—culminating in the titanic Megalania.
But just as Australia's giant lizards were "on their way up in the evolutionary stake," they suddenly died out, Hocknull said.
No one knows how the sole survivor, the Komodo dragon, managed to scrape by in Indonesia yet disappeared in its Australian birthplace.
"Climate, or humans, or both?" Hocknull said. "The jury will remain out on this one for a while."
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Spa Designs Around the World
Ahhh, who doesn't like a day at the spa? While spas offer patrons the chance to escape and experience utter bliss with a utopia-like atmosphere, aesthetically, spas offer more than basic relaxation and practicality. In fact, a spa design concept begins and ends with the notion of promoting general well-being.
The best spa designs around the world enhance and benefit physical, emotional and mental states. But how exactly can a spa design concept accomplish such a feat?
A Mainstream Industry Rooted in Culture
When taking a look at current trends in spas designs around the world, it helps to view design concepts from a historical perspective.
Here's a fun fact: The word "spa" is actually an acronym from the Latin phrase 'Salus per Aquam,' which means 'Health from Water.'
Historically, spas were naturally forming water springs that were used to aid in the healing process. Some of the oldest references of spas are found to be dated back to 370 B.C. In all that time, spas have not lost their fundamental purpose of promoting holistic medicine and wellbeing.
Fast forward 2000 years, spas are at the forefront of the holistic health and wellness movement. And spa design concepts seem to embody the assertion that nature heals.
Spa Designs Around the World
If spas are developed as wellness centers, architecture and design also enhance this setting through the use of clean lines, warm color palettes, and geometrical shapes often found in nature. Some of the most notable designs in the spa industry indicate just how entrenched 'natural healing' concepts have been incorporated.
In order for the spa guest to have an instant feeling of relaxation, they need to step into a harmonious space. In linking all senses, décor, color, sounds and scents each play their own role in telling the story of the spa and help to set the ambiance and experience.
From spa design concepts that enhance their natural environment to quiet havens in bustling cities, these designs are some of the most prolific within the spa industry.
Arclin TFL's Cognac and Alabama Cherry look modern and clean when paired with white.
Victorian Architecture
Paying homage to ancient Rome and even taking elements from the ancient Egyptians, Victorian Architecture is both grand and eclectic. Its use for practicality is minimal, favoring beauty instead. For spas, elements of wood and stone are often used. Ancient Roman baths are considered the cornerstone of these spa settings. Asymmetrical lines and ornate accents are emphasized to promote grandeur while still remaining humble in other aspects.
Taking a look at St. Pancras Spa at the Renaissance Hotel in London, these design concepts are incorporated and anything but subtle. For color, a peacock theme and colored accents establish notions and motifs of eternal life and rejuvenation.
Nature as Inspiration
Other spa design concepts utilize nature as continued inspiration. In mimicking the environment from which they derived, these spas exemplify elements of their surroundings and usually remain minimalistic. Focal points are live plants, enhancing the spas restorative journey. In addition, warm woods and neutral linens are used. Bamboo, similarly, sets a tone for Eastern-inspired spa designs.
The Aman Spa located in Canyon Point, Utah is a beautiful design inspired by its natural surroundings. The region's ancient Navajo landscapes stay firmly in place as the focal point of the spa design concept. The architecture is bold, albeit simplistic, and properly juxtaposes the smooth curves of the background while upholding the elegance of modern spas.
Modern & Worldly Elements
Spa Design with Calm Horizon by Arclin TFL
This eclectic, modern spa design can be replicated with Arclin TFL's rustic weathered Calm Horizon, which has great fidelity and color. See Calm Horizon here. HR Maple is also a classic choice that allows design elements, like these teal built-ins, to pop.
Uniquely designed spaces often incorporate a multitude of design concepts. Some select from modern or contemporary details, such as geometric lines, neutral tones, and bold pieces. Worldly aesthetics can include inspiration from various areas around the globe or region-specific accents. For instance, beach themes can be inspired by Thailand and the Asia Pacific, Caribbean roots or South American heritage.
Galgorm Resort & Spa located in Ballymena, Northern Ireland is a breathtaking spa design combining elements of various design aesthetics. Outwardly facing, dark woods and exposed weather bricks make up much of the façade. Inside, comfortable hanging pod chairs and pendant lights, plus adornments of vibrant colors, create an uplifting atmosphere while still remaining comforting and relaxing.
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BA English Modern essay'Are Doctor Men of Science'by G.B Shaw
 George Bernard Shaw
G.B. Shaw, a famous Irish novelist, writer, reformer and critic, was born in Dublin. He was
called as a modern writer. He was awarded with Nobel Prize in literature in 1925. He was
also a famous journalist and had Witten many books-reviews and critical essays including
long prefaces of his own pay.
'Are Doctors Men of Science?' is an extract from Shaw s' preface to the 'Doctor Dilemma'. In
this essay Shaw is of the view that some men have God like powers over others. He satirizes
the doctors and laughs at the false pretentions of the medical profession. It is a famous that
the doctors are the men of science, but Shaw denies it.
Shaw proves logically that doctors are not the men of science. Doctors only cure the
diseases and nothing more. The business of the scientists is quite different that of the
doctors. The scientists invent and discover the things they also invent some new theories
while the doctors are quite impotent in this regards. He furthers his point of view by saying
that just as every captain of the ship is not Galileo; every draftsman is not Shakespeare and
every locomotive is not a miracle and its driver is not Stephenson, in the same way every
doctor is not scientist.
Doctoring is an art and not a science and it is not even the art of keeping the people healthy.
It is simply the art of curing diseases. In this regard their knowledge about science is no
more e than that of a lay man. The doctors practice their profession only to earn money and
they never make any contribution to science. The work of a scientist is creative one
whereas a doctor only follows the direction.
The writer justifies his point of view that even the quack and herbalists are doing the same
thing and they are making more money that a qualified doctor. Shaw say that the only
difference between a quack and qualified one is that the doctor has the authority to sign the
death certificate of the patient while a quack has no authority to do so. A doctor tells the
patient about what to eat and what not to eat. This same job is being done by the
grandmothers who also tell their sons about what to eat and what not to eat.
Important Points:
2. It is a wrong concept in the society that the people think that doctors are scientists
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Quick Answer: What Does G Mean In Grades?
Is a Grade 7 GOOD?
A grade 4 is similar to an old grade C.
Relatively few students will achieve grade 9s as they will effectively be rationed..
What does F mean on a report card?
Is a 76 passing in college?
What grade P means?
Pass/fail gradesTo receive the grade of P, the student must be doing work comparable to a D or better. If a course is taken under the pass/fail option, the grade of P or F will be permanently recorded. If the course is passed, the units of credit will be applied toward graduation. Pass/fail grades are NOT included in the GPA.
What is a Grade 1 in GCSE?
What is the new grading scale for GCSE qualifications? The reformed GCSE qualifications will be awarded on a grade scale of 9 (the highest grade) to 1 (the lowest). … broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 1 and above as currently achieve a grade G and above.
What do GCSE grades 1 9 mean?
GCSEs are graded 9 to 1, rather than A* to G. Grade 9 is the highest grade, set above the current A*. The grades were given for the first time in 2017 results for specifications that first started teaching in 2015. From 2019, all GCSE results will be using the new system. See Ofqual's GCSE grading diagrams.
What does S stand for in grading?
satisfactoryS. For an activity course or a course in which the instructor elects to grade students only on a satisfactory/no credit basis, the 'S' represents performance that is "satisfactory" and equivalent to letter grade of 'C-' or better. For such a course, no letter grades may be assigned for satisfactorily completed work.
What does an R mean on a report card?
What is a Grade 6 GCSE?
Grade 6 – this is a high to middle B. Grade 5 – this is being called a Strong Pass at GCSE, and is currently placed between a low B and a high C. Grade 4 – this is also a pass at GCSE, described as a Standard Pass, and is equivalent to a C grade.
Is a 3 a pass in English?
A 3 is equivalent to a D/E grade while grade 4 is seen as a low pass and a grade 5 as a strong pass. Most employers and training providers look for the A-C/9-4 in maths.
Is 6 a good grade?
What does G mean on a report card?
goodThe cutoffs between these letter grades might be more subjective. Often E is for excellent, G is for good, S is for satisfactory, and NI is for needs improvement. Some schools may also have their own alternative letter scale.
What does R mean in grades?
I got an "R" grade. … The NC (NC) and R (Repeat) grades are non-penalty grades assigned to specific college courses in Grading System I. If you received either an NC or an R grade, the bad news is that you are required to repeat the course in order to receive credit for it.
What is a Grade 9 equivalent to?
Exams watchdog Ofqual says fewer grade 9s are awarded than A*s, and that anyone who gets a 9 has "performed exceptionally". A 4 is broadly equivalent to a C grade, although Ofqual warns against "direct comparisons and overly simplistic descriptions".
Is a grade D pass or fail?
What does P mean on a report card?
PROFICIENTPROFICIENT—A score of ES or P means your child is. successful in using the content and processes at the grade level. NOT YET PROFICIENT—A score of I or N means your. child is still working on the content and processes instructed at the grade level.
Is s rank better than a rank?
S as a ranking above A originates from Japanese games. … The 'S-Rank' allowed for a wider range of obtainable grades and thus player motivation, meaning that it was soon adopted by western developers who realized that the 'S-Rank' was much cooler than the boring 'A'.
What does G stand for in GCSE results?
pass gradesLetter grades When GCSEs were first introduced in 1988, they were graded on a letter scale in each subject: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G being pass grades, with a U (unclassified) grade below that which did not qualify the student for a certificate.


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Coffs Harbour uses ABS information in Strategic Planning
Coffs Harbour, on the New South Wales North Coast, has become a popular place to live, placing extreme pressure on its City Council to maintain adequate supplies of land and associated infrastructure, including roads, water, sewerage, schools, hospitals and commercial development. The Council has been able to meet this challenge through successful strategic planning.
The Council uses census information to review and update its policies and plans. Estimates of resident population and population projections, were used to forecast land and infrastructure requirements for future growth and development. These figures assisted the Council to prepare strategic urban and rural residential land release programs and identify appropriate zonings in its local environmental plan.
Information on occupancy rates, dwelling types, age distribution and household types was also used to predict land take-up
rates - which help determine the timing of land releases, and the level and scope of developer contributions to be levied.
In addition, the Council has an important role in supplying relevant demographic information to service providers to ensure that service levels are appropriate to Coffs Harbour's role as a regional centre.
Business and industry use demographic information supplied by the Council to assist them in preparation of business plans and in making location decisions. Coffs Harbour City Council also receives many requests for census information from community organisations, students and individuals for a variety of purposes. This is an important aspect of Council's service to the Coffs Harbour community.
This case study is provided by Councillor John Essex-CIark
Chairman, Planning, Environment and Development Committee
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Definition of Rangoli
1. Hindu decoration [n -S]
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Literary usage of Rangoli
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1. Monks' Cookbook by Himalayan Academy, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1997)
"Each month on His special day or at least yearly during the Ganesa Chaturthi festival, gather with the entire family and create this rangoli (kolam in..."
2. Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia, Commercial, Industrial by Edward Balfour (1873)
"rangoli. HIND. Physalis sp. KANGO PEAK, in L. 33° 8' ; L. 78° 4' in Ladak, N. of Hanle. The top of the itak is 20,78« feet...."
3. Handbook of the Bombay Presidency: With an Account of Bombay City by Edward B. Eastwick (1881)
"Many peacocks are seen near the villages, but they cannot be shot without causing much ill-feeling. Horses should be changed at rangoli, but there is no..."
4. Identifying the Food Insecure: The Application of Mixed-Method Approaches in by Kimberly Chung (1997)
"Typically, they draw the map on the ground using rangoli (colored powder) provided by the investigators. The same group of villagers is then asked to..."
5. What Is Hinduism?: Modern Adventures Into a Profound Global Faith by Editors of Hinduism Today, Hinduism Today Magazine Editors, From the Editors of Hinduism Today (2007)
"... or rangoli, on the ground as auspicious auguries, household blessings and greetings. Left, a deva holds above his head a golden vajra (a "thunderbolt"..."
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While it is important for all students to develop strong auditory strategies, this area is crucial for those who are blind or visually impaired. Definitions of literacy have expanded to include auditory skills as another type of literacy
Is Listening Literacy?
There is controversy about whether or not accessing text through the hearing is reading or not. Dr. Phil Hatlen gives his thoughts about this in Literacy According to Phil. Whether or not it is truly reading, many students with visual impairments access information from text through auditory means. The skills to do this are different than those used for listening in casual conversation.


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1. Port Stephens: Snorkel With Wild Dolphins
Your dolphin adventure begins at d'Albora Marina, Nelson Bay at 6:15 AM. Once you've checked in and been fitted with your wetsuit, mask and snorkel, the vessel leaves the dock and travels out through the heads of Nelson Bay. Whilst traveling out to the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, you'll be trained in the swim protocols and given a snorkel briefing (if swimmer option selected). Once the dolphins have been located and their behavior monitored and found to be favorable for a swim, the the first group of swimmers enters a net at the bow of the vessel, all the while attached with a safety lanyard to the catamaran. The vessel will stop while your group (and your divemaster) enter the water - it will then begin to move slowly forward. The dolphins will swim back and forth between the bows of the vessel, quite often within a meter of the swimmers and seemingly fascinated by the strange creatures being towed in the water behind them! You'll be so close to the dolphins, it will be just like being a part of the pod! You can of course also just observe the dolphins from the boat without entering the water.


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Eye Pain - Is It an Emergency?
Pain in the eye and around the eye can have many causes. In some cases, such as an eye injury, the cause of the pain is obvious. But often it is difficult to know why your eye hurts.
To complicate matters, the severity of eye pain does not indicate how serious the underlying cause of the discomfort is. In other words, a relatively minor problem, such as a superficial abrasion of the cornea, can be very painful. But several very serious eye conditions including cataracts, macular degeneration, the most common type of glaucoma, a detached retina, and diabetic eye disease cause no eye pain whatsoever.
The cornea of the eye is among the most sensitive tissues of the body. In fact, the density of sensory nerves in the cornea can be up to 500 times that of the skin.
The high sensitivity of the cornea is useful, because it's the first line of defense against external injury to the eye. So if something irritates the front surface of your eye, you will notice it quickly.
A painful eye can produce various sensations and accompanying symptoms, which can help your eye doctor determine the cause of your discomfort. These include a sharp, stabbing sensation, a burning sensation, throbbing, a dull ache, and a feeling something is "in" your eye (this is called a "foreign body sensation").
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Here are common causes of eye pain, based on the location of the discomfort:
Eye pain is not normal, so don't ignore it. If pain in or around your eyes occurs suddenly or worsens rapidly, see an eye doctor immediately to rule out a serious underlying problem.
Pain in Your Eye
Often, eye pain that feels like something is in the eye actually is caused by irritation or inflammation of the front surface of the eye, particularly the cornea.
Common causes of pain emanating from the front surface of the eye or inside the eye include:
Corneal foreign body. Not surprisingly, what often causes a foreign body sensation in the eye is an actual foreign body. Common foreign bodies that can adhere to and become embedded in the surface of the cornea include metal shavings, inorganic grit (sand, tiny stone particles), sawdust and other organic material.
The discomfort from a corneal foreign body can range from mild to severe, and typically it is most bothersome when you're blinking (since the eyelid often is rubbing across it during blinks). Blurred vision and sensitivity to light also are common.
A corneal foreign body requires urgent attention from an eye doctor, because material embedded in the cornea can quickly cause a serious eye infection.
Most corneal foreign bodies can be removed easily in the doctor's office with the proper tools. Antibacterial eye drops may be prescribed to prevent infection while the cornea heals.
Corneal abrasion. This is a scratched cornea. Although most corneal abrasions are not serious, they can be very uncomfortable and cause light sensitivity and watery eyes.
Many superficial corneal scratches heal on their own within 24 hours. But deeper abrasions can lead to a serious eye infection and even a corneal ulcer if left untreated.
Because it's often impossible to tell if eye pain is due to a minor scratch, a deep abrasion or a corneal foreign body, it's a good idea to see an eye doctor for any sharp discomfort of the eye that does not resolve very quickly, to determine the underlying cause.
Dry eyes. Another very common cause of eye discomfort is dry eyes. Usually dry eye discomfort begins more slowly and gradually than eye pain from a corneal foreign body or abrasion. Sometimes dry eyes can lead to a corneal abrasion, because there are not enough tears on the surface of the eye to keep the cornea moist and slippery.
If using lubricating eye drops significantly improves comfort, the cause of the pain is probably dry eyes. In most cases, dry eye does not require urgent attention; but your eye doctor can perform tests to determine the severity of the dryness and recommend the most effective treatment.
SEE ALSO: Proven Treatments for Painful Dry Eyes >
Other (less common) causes of anterior eye pain, or pain "in" the eye, include:
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Eye infections (including fungal eye infections and Acanthamoeba keratitis)
- Iritis (anterior uveitis), which is inflammation of the iris
- Contact lens discomfort
A very serious cause of pain in the eye is a condition called endophthalmitis (en-dahf-thal-MITE-is), which is inflammation of the interior of the eye that most often is caused by a bacterial infection. It also can occur as a rare complication of cataract surgery.
Endophthalmitis, in addition to causing eye pain, causes redness, swollen eyelids and decreased vision. If you have these symptoms after cataract surgery or other eye surgery, see your eye doctor immediately.
Pain Behind Your Eye
Common causes of pain behind the eyes are migraine headaches and sinus infections.
In the case of a migraine headache, the pain almost always is behind only one eye and often is accompanied by pain elsewhere on the same side of the head.
Pain behind the eye from a sinus infection usually is less severe than pain from a migraine, and both eyes may be affected.
Though pain behind the eyes from these causes typically is not an emergency, if you have chronic or recurring pain of this type, see your eye doctor or general physician for treatment and to see what can be done to prevent future episodes.
Pain Around the Eyes
Probably the most common pain around the eyes is inflammation within the eyelid, which is the common stye (also called a hordeolum). The primary symptom of a stye is a localized, very tender area on one eyelid.
A stye does not require urgent attention from an eye doctor and usually can be successfully treated at home by applying warm compresses to the eyelid several times a day for a few days.
Blepharitis is another common (and usually not urgent) problem that can cause swollen eyelids and discomfort around the eyes.
Another common cause of pain around the eyes and eye muscle pain is overuse of the eyes when working at the computer. This is not an urgent problem, and there are simple steps you can take to relieve computer eye strain.
A much less common and much more serious cause of pain around the eyes is a condition called optic neuropathy, which can cause permanent vision loss. Accompanying symptoms are usually decreased visual acuity and reduced color vision, and the pain typically is worse with eye movements.
Eye pain that may be caused by optic neuropathy requires immediate attention by an ophthalmologist and a neurologist. Among people under 40, multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions are the most common causes of optic neuritis.
My Eye Hurts! What Should I Do?
It's probably pretty obvious by now that, if your eye hurts, you need to consider it an emergency. The best course of action is to see your eye doctor as soon as possible, to rule out a serious eye problem that could lead to increasing pain, damage to the eye and permanent vision loss.
In particular, see your eye doctor immediately if you have a painful eye and:
- The pain occurred immediately after grinding metal, sawing wood, or other activities that might cause a foreign body injury (especially if you were not wearing safety glasses or protective eyewear).
- The pain is due to an eye injury.
- The pain is severe and is accompanied by blurred vision and/or sensitivity to light.
- You have had recent eye surgery, including LASIK and cataract surgery.
- You have redness and discharge from the eye.
- The pain is severe, came on suddenly, and you have a history of glaucoma. This could signal an acute attack of a less common form of glaucoma called angle-closure glaucoma, which can cause rapid vision loss and is a medical emergency.
When it comes to eye pain, don't take chances see your eye doctor as soon as possible to determine the exact cause and get prompt treatment.
[Page updated November 2013]
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Chola Dynasty
Chola Dynasty, the Southern Indian family of rulers, ruled over from the late 9th century to the late 13th century. The empire covered most of South India, Sri Lanka, the Maldive Islands, and parts of the Indonesian island of Java from their native soil near Thanjavur (Tanjore) on the southeastern coast of India in present day Tamil Nadu. Vijalaya was the founder of the dynasty and he captured Thanjavur in 850. Rajaraja I was a noteworthy ruler of Chola who was known as Rajaraja the Great. Both Rajaraja I and his son Rajendra, conquered almost the whole of what became the Madras Presidency. The eastern Chalukyas of Vegi, the Pandyas of Madurai, and the Gangas of Mysore were defeated by Rajaraja. The king also conquered Sri Lanka, the Maldive Islands, and Sumatra and other places in Malay Peninsula. Rajendra Chola conquered up to the banks of Ganges and got the title of Gangaikonda (the victor of Ganges). He built up a new capital called Gangaikondacholapuram. During the administration of Cholas, the empire was divided into mandalams or provinces, further sub-divided into valanadus and nadus. The Cholas were patrons of art who constructed many stone temple complexes which are decorated with painted and sculpted representations of the Hindu gods. The Chola era came to an end with the Pandyas defeating them in 1279.
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Human Stupidity: Can we Reduce Stupid Action?
This is a Speculation on Human Stupidity.
What is the probability that a given human will do something stupid?
There is a simple mathematical relationship for Stupid Action (SA). This is an equation that can predict the likelihood of human stupidity, or its specific realization The Stupid Action (SA).
Where PSA is the Probability of Stupid Action (SA).
Human Stupidity runs in reverse proportion to an individual's level of self awareness, self esteem and experience.
Calculating the Probability of Stupid Action (SA)
The likelihood of Stupid Action (SA) can be predicted by looking at
 1. SelfAware = the deviation between a person's view of themselves and how other's see them;
 2. SelfEsteem = the deviation between how they feel inside and the image they are trying to project outwards and
 3. Experience = the accumulated hours of deliberate practice they have attained in a specific domain of human competence.
Stupid Action: The Danger Zone
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Hence we can predict that an individual with 1) no habits of self-reflection, 2) feeling bad after watching their favourite sports team lose and 3) working in a domain in which they have very little practical experience is almost certain to do something deeply stupid.
To reduce likelihood of stupid action (SA), we can 1) place mirrors in the room, 2) compliment the individual on a recent achievement and 3) motivate the individual to care and practice.
Refining the Stupidity Equation
Take Our Poll I am currently working on an improvement of the Human SA Equation. I welcome all input, reflections and thoughts that can contribute to this debate. What other factors contribute to Stupid Action? Have you witnessed Stupid Action today?
What ways do you suggest that we test this hypothesis? Is it a general equation, or do we need to develop context specific equation (for instance the Probability that someone will say something deeply stupid in front of an MBA class)?
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I am confused with the uses of "ahí", "allí" and "allá".
It seems they are used according to different situations.
Could you please tell me what are the differences and provide some examples?
As far as I know, there are no strong differences between those words, at least in spoken language. There might be tiny differences according to the dictionary, but here are a few examples of their use, at least uses I can think of:
This can be explained with the three grades of demonstratives and of verbal persons:
The acá and allá versions are less precise. You might in English say over here or around there. Por acá is around here, por allá is over there somewhere. There is no *ahá version for euphonious reasons; people use por ahí to mean out there somewhere, as though it were the -á version of the middle (2ª persona) degree.


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Tuesday 21 May
Montane reed frog (Hyperolius castaneus)
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Montane reed frog fact file
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Montane reed frog description
Like many frogs within its genus, Hyperolius castaneus displays remarkable variation in appearance (3) (4). The smooth skin of this species is consistently yellow to red underneath, but the colouration and patterning on the back varies considerably. Some have green backs with numerous diffuse dark spots, while others have brown backs, occasionally flecked with black spots. In addition, some forms have an irregular lateral line, running along the side of the body and varying from light to dark (2). Equipped with fairly long limbs and large toe pads, many Hyperolius species are adept climbers (4) (5).Top
Montane reed frog biology
Along with many other species in the genus, Hyperolius castaneus is yet to be the subject of a comprehensive study. However, this nocturnal species is particularly noted for its gliding ability (7). In the wet season the reed frogs tend to gather near water, preferably smaller temporary water bodies, where they breed. However, very little is known of their whereabouts outside the breeding season (8). Most, if not all, Hyperolius species from forest habitats deposit eggs in a gelatinous mass on vegetation above water, while some savanna-living species lay their eggs aquatically (5) (8).Top
Montane reed frog range
Hyperolius castaneus is found in the Albertine Rift, one of the richest sites for biodiversity in Africa. Its range stretches through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Rwanda, western Burundi, and south-western Uganda (1) (6).Top
Montane reed frog habitat
Inhabits swamps in grassland and forest, between 1,600 and 2,850 metres above sea level (1).Top
Montane reed frog status
Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).Top
Montane reed frog threats
Although a relatively abundant species, the distribution of Hyperolius castaneus is severely fragmented and its population is probably declining because of a decrease in the quality and extent of swamp habitat. Habitat conversion for agriculture and encroaching human settlement are thought to be principally responsible for habitat degradation in the Albertine Rift (1)Top
Montane reed frog conservation
There are no known conservation measures for Hyperolius castaneus but it is known to be present in at least two protected areas, Bwindi National Park in Uganda and the Virungas National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (1).Top
Find out more
For more information on conservation activities in the Albertine Rift see:
- Wildlife Conservation Society Albertine Rift Programme:
Authenticated (06/02/2009) by a Global Amphibian Assessment Scientist.Top
- Active at night.
- IUCN Red List (April, 2008)
- AmphibiaWeb (November, 2008)
- Burton, M. and Burton, R. (2002) International Encylopedia of Wildlife. Marshall Cavendish Corporation, New York.
- Halliday, T. and Adler, K. (2002) The New Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
- Duellman, W.E. and Trueb, L. (1994) Biology of Amphibians. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.
- Wildlife Conservation Society Albertine Rift Programme (November, 2008)
- Dudley, R., Byrnes, G., Yanoviak, S.P., Borrell, B., Brown, R.M. and McGuire, J.A. (2007) Gliding and the Functional Origins of Flight: Biomechanical Novelty or Necessity?. Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics, 38(1): 179 - 201.
- Schiøtz, A. (2009) Pers. comm.
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An unusual coordination complex of copper, producing dark blue crystals.
- Color: dark blue, almost black
- Crystal shape: tabular, flat
- Stability on air: stable
Preparation is essentially the same as of the potassium analog, with potassium replaced by ammonium. However, there is a complication: a solution containing stoichiometric mixture of [NH4]+, Cu2+, Cl-, NH2SO3- ions does not produce the desired compound upon crystallization. Instead, light blue crystals of ammonium tetrachlorocuprate appear. This can be solved by adding excess of copper sulfamate.
All copper compounds are moderately toxic.


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June 10, 2008 Researchers in Sweden and Japan report development of a new type of paper that resists breaking when pulled almost as well as cast iron. The new material, called "cellulose nanopaper," is made of sub-microscopic particles of cellulose and may open the way for expanded use of paper as a construction material and in other applications, they suggest.
In the new study, Lars A. Berglund and colleagues note that cellulose -- a tough, widely available substance obtained from plants -- has potential as a strong, lightweight ingredient in composites and other materials in a wide range of products. Although cellulose-based composites have high strength, existing materials are brittle and snap easily when pulled.
The study described a solution to this problem. It involves exposing wood pulp to certain chemicals to produce cellulose nanopaper. Their study found that its tensile strength -- a material's ability to resist pull before snapping -- exceeded that of cast iron. They also were able to adjust the paper's strength by changing its internal structure.
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DiffPDF is used to compare two PDF files—textually or visually, is developed by Mark Summerfield, he said "In theory DiffPDF could be built on Windows, but I haven't managed to do it, so no Windows executable is available. The problem is that I don't know how to build the Poppler library on Windows (apparently it isn't easy!)." and I did some effort to compile to on windows. As I know it works on Windows XP and Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows).
DiffPDF can compare two PDF files. It offers two comparison modes: Text and Appearance.
By default the comparison is of the text on each pair of pages, but comparing the appearance of pages is also supported (for example, if a diagram is changed or if a paragraph is reformatted). It is also possible to compare particular pages or page ranges. For example, if there are two versions of a PDF file, one with pages 1-12 and the other with pages 1-13 because of an extra page having been added as page 4, they can be compared by specifying two page ranges, 1-12 for the first and 1-3, 5-13 for the second. This will make DiffPDF compare pages in the pairs (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 5), (5, 6), and so on, to (12, 13).
A couple of example PDF files are provided (boson1.pdf and boson2.pdf) so that you can try it out. PDF files can be loaded from the GUI (by pressing the File #1 and File #2 buttons), or by specifying them on the command line. I use the tool regularly to compare different versions of my books (which are typically 500 or more pages), e.g., comparing a first printing with a second printing, to make sure that only the pages I intended to change have actually been changed.
DiffPDF is licensed under the GNU General Public License v 2 open source license. To build it you will need a modern C++ compiler, the Qt 4 libraries (at least Qt 4.4; 4.6 or later recommended), and the Poppler library—all these should be available as standard packages on most Linux and BSD systems.
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- Command line help (–help) will no longer work on Windows. This is to avoid a spurious console window appearing. I've put the output in the online help though.
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- Added missing step to the README.
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- Will now use the default locale's language for standard dialogs (e.g., for the file dialog).
- Dragging & dropping one or two files onto the filename line edits or onto the file viewer panels is now supported. Independently suggested by Liviu Andronic and Rory Gordon.
- Show Zones checkbox is always visible (it was only visible with –debug in earlier versions).
- DiffPDF now starts up with its initial comparison mode being whatever comparison mode was in force when it was shut down (or Words mode the first time it is run).
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- Minor doc changes that I forgot for 1.7.0.
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Footwear and Falls in the Home Among Older Individuals in the MOBILIZE Boston Study
Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine
Accidental Falls; Shoes
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities | Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Geriatrics | Preventative Medicine
BACKGROUND: Whether certain types of footwear, such as slippers, socks without shoes, and going barefoot, increase the risk for falls among the elderly is uncertain. Our purpose was to examine the relationship between footwear and falls within the home in MOBILIZE Boston, a prospective cohort study of falls etiology among non-institutionalized women and men, mainly aged 70 years and older, from the Boston MA, USA area.
METHODS: The 765 participants were from households randomly selected from town lists. They were followed for a median of 27.5 months. At baseline, participants were administered a questionnaire that included questions on footwear usually worn, and were given a comprehensive examination that included measurement of many risk factors for falls. During follow-up participants were asked to record each day whether they had fallen; those reporting falls were asked about their footwear when they fell.
RESULTS: At the time of in-home falls, 51.9% of people were barefoot, wearing socks without shoes, or wearing slippers; 10.1% of people reported that their usual footwear was one of these types. Among those who fell in their own home, the adjusted odds ratio for a serious injury among those who were shoeless or wearing slippers compared to those who were wearing other shoes at the time of the fall was 2.27 (95% confidence interval 1.21-4.24).
CONCLUSIONS: It may be advisable for older individuals to wear shoes in their home whenever possible to minimize the risk of falling. Further research is needed to identify optimal footwear for falls prevention.
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Citation: Footwear Sci. 2010 Sep;2(3):123-129. Link to article on publisher's site


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Author: Michael Plitkins
Last update: 11 October, 1998
The NGLayout views subsystem is designed to support arbitrary positioning, sizing and depth sorting of overlapping rectangles of content in a platform independent fashion. Most NGLayout rendering operations begin by "damaging" a portion of the area currently being displayed on an output device and then walking over a view tree in z depth order allowing each view to repair parts of the damaged area they occupy. Event handling within NGLayout also goes through the view system giving view objects the first opportunity to handle event processing (within each view, there is generally content represented by layout Frames that do most of the real event processing). View update operations can either happen in an offscreen buffer or directly on the output device depending on the complexity of the anticipated update. Timed refreshes also occur allowing many damage requests to be processed as a single update to the output device. In addition to representing specially positioned content, a view may also represent an underlying platform native window through it's association with the Widget subsystem. The Widgets can be used to represent application controls such as scrollbars and top level windows and content objects such as HTML form elements. See the Widgets documentation for further information.
Currently, there are four different classes within the view system. Naturally, more can be added as deemed necessary:
- Basic View class responsible for positioning, sizing, painting and event handling as a container for underlying content. Currently, the "compositor," which is responsible for handling issues of transparent views when painting, also lives inside the base view class implementation. In order to allow new types of views to be created without the need for subclassing off of the base view, this code will most likely move into the ViewManager.
- Scrolling View which has private child views representing scrollbars and additional methods for handling the scrolling of an additional child view that the owner of the scrolling view can add to the scrolling view.
View Manager which coordinates all operations
done to/through the view hierarchy including:
- child view insertion, removal and sorting.
- event handling.
- damage repair coordination.
- view state changes (position, size, clip rect, z index, visibility)
View Observer which allows an application
to receive notification when changes occur involving a view. Currently,
- event handling
- on screen position change
1. View Manager.
Applications create views and then added them to the view hierarchy through the view manager. From that point on, the application requests that changes be made to views via the view manager. This allows the view manager to "do the right thing" when views are changed. Typically this means minimizing the damage repair area and frequency of updates. As mentioned previously, views are arranged in a hierarchy. The relationship of sibling views is maintained through either an absolute z index for each view, or above/below relative to another view. When the view hierarchy is traversed, views are encountered in top down order and from nearest z to furthest z.2. View class.
This is the base view class and the one generally created by content that requires a view. Examples of such content are CSS positioned elements, Communicator 4 layers, objects that require Widgets such as form elements, etc. Since views are designed to act as containers for content, there is a link to that content which can be set and queried with the Get/SetClientData() methods.3. Scrolling view.
In general, views hold state, but don't do much in terms of changing or manipulating other objects. That job is left to the view manager.
Child views are not clipped to the boundaries of their parent views unless a cliprect is specifically set on a view. A clip rect clips the content displayed by a view and any of it's children.
The view contains a "compositor" which processes the view tree at rendering time to optimally paint the damaged area. This involves determining if any of the views are "transparent" and then doing back-to-front/front-to-back view processing to repair the damage. Views currently have an opacity property that the compositor will use to alpha blend views together. This functionality will be moving into the view manager.
The scrolling view, which is used as the root level view for NGLayout documents, is essentially designed to act as a container which expects that it's size will be smaller than the views that it contains. It also assumes that the application will want to be able to scroll over the area that is "inside" of it. As such it will automatically sprout scrollbars when the scrolling view is too small to display all of it's contents. It has additional APIs over the standard view to allow the application to get and set the offset into the visible content area and to recompute the size of the scrollbar thumb and position based on the sizes of the objects that it contains.4. View Observer.
When views need to paint or have events handled that do not relate to the view, the observer's Paint() and HandleEvent() methods are called. The application can query the affected view for client data stored there by the application to associate the view with an application specific object. In addition, if an application object needs to know when it's position has been changed on the "screen" it can be notified of this by the observer.
- Since views may have Widgets associated with them, and as views change shape they need to tell the Widgets about these changes, there is a dependency on the Widget library.
- Much of what the view manager does involves output refresh management so it has knowledge of the graphics system.
- We would like to be able to alpha blend views together.
Support for alpha blendin


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President Peter Mutharika's speech in Parliament last week was great in substance and style. But his critics have faulted him on power generation in Malawi.
The President said: "Let us be honest to admit that we did not invest to expand our energy generation. For fifty years, we kept thinking as if Malawi would remain what it was in the 1960s."
Journalists, including those we respect for long service in the industry, say the President was wrong. Social media commentators, even those with PhDs, have gone to town on the President, saying there was investment in power generation in the last 50 years, hence we have electricity. The argument of the President's critics is understandable but not true.
If the President's speech was as nice as I have suggested, if the President's speech was well written, including in matters of punctuation, how could the good speech writer be so careless to use the word "invest" in appropriately?
I would like to bring your attention, dear readers, to the conclusion that the word "invest" was used correctly in the President's speech. The intended meaning was the dictionary meaning, which I think critics have missed.
One widely acceptable way of making meaning is to look at the grammar of a word and history/context of the issue being discussed. The Cambridge Dictionary defines "invest" as "the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage."
Key to the word "invest" is the future aspect, a time in future when profit or gain shall be made. Profit or gain from an investment does not happen at the time of investing, no, not at all, but in future. In Chinyanja, "to invest" is kubzala (to plant) and the profit or gain is kholola (harvest). We plant to eat next season because in the season we are planting we eat what we planted last season. Likewise, we invest to make a gain or profit in future.
So, what did the President mean when he said "we did not invest to expand our energy generation" in the last 50 years? According to Cambridge Dictionary, the President meant we did not construct power generation plants that would gain or profit Malawi in future. We did not construct power stations to meet future demand. The power plants that were constructed were for power demand, then, not now. This brings us to the history part of meaning making. What is the history of power in Malawi?
Let us start in 1972. Malawi had 49 megawatts of electricity, out of which ESCOM was producing 39 megawatts. The rest was being produced by private institutions, tea estates, for example, that felt ESCOM power was not reliable for their work. As early as 1972, power demand in Malawi was more than ESCOM installed generation capacity. Between 1972 and 2014, we constructed and commissioned Nkula B, Tedzani I, II and III, Wovye, and Kapichira I and II. Our total installed generation capacity is 351 megawatts. Our current demand, according to the Ministry of Energy, is about 450 megawatts.
We are generating less than current power demand in Malawi. This clearly means that at no point in time did we construct and commission power generation plants with more capacity than we needed. Doing so would have been investing in power generation (constructing and commissioning power plants for future gain and profit, to meet future demand, not present demand, but future demand.) The President was right. We have not done that (invest in power generation) in the last 50 years. Instead, we simply constructed to meet present demand, then.
Unlike Malawi, Zambia invested in power generation. In 1972, when we had 49 megawatts of power, Zambia had 1600 megawatts, a lot more than the country's demand then. Zambia was constructing power generation plants for the future. Zambia was investing in power generation.
We did not invest until now when we are working on major projects that shall give us an installed capacity of 2500 megawatts between now and 2027, capacity that shall be more than projected demand. Then, with more power power than demand, we shall say we invested in power generation, according to the dictionary meaning of the word "invest."


Minor Aspects in Astrology
minor aspects
Semi-sextile 30°
The circle divided by 12 is called semi-sextile aspect. It is really soft, almost insensible and may not matter at all. Some professionals believe it to be quite profitable, bit due to the fact that it is mixed with different elements it could have some unpleasant manifestations, bringing small inconveniences into life. Semi-sextile aspect may be interpreted only with regards to other elements in the chart, never separately. It is usually bounded to the other chart elements and is a component of the whole picture from other aspect.
Semi-square 45°
The circle divided by 8 refers to semi-square aspect. It has features of the square aspect, but they are manifested not so brightly. The semi-square aspect is quite opposing and brings doubt to the soul, renewing internal conflicts and confusing in the flow of life.
Sesqui-quadrate 135 °
Sesquisquare is a 3/8 of a circle - 135°, it is like a bit more than a square. It is very much alike to a semi-square, but it tends to create problems of more serious level, and not an internal conflict in a person, but the difficulties with surrounding world.
Quincunx/Inconjunct 150°
Quincunx is 5/12 of the circle and is placed between 5 signs. This aspect is a sign of instant changes, which are not definitely negative, but undesirable for sure, providing inconvenience and nervous states. This aspect can affect health conditions. Also, it brings forced and unwilling consequences.
Quintile 72°
The circle divided by 5 provides a quintile aspect, which is 72°. It is an aspect of skills and ideas, very profitable and original. It causes very interesting state of mind, creative and intelligent people, with profound thinking and high morals. It is generally believed to be pretty profitable. There is also a biquintile - 144° which has same characteristics.
With all the knowledge that you have now, you can try to interpret your data in the chart. You can choose for start a chart of your friend or a family member, simply because we are apt to have unclear view on ourselves, and it can distort our opinion about the astrology and its readings. When you analyze your close friend, whom you know good, it is easier to have a clear view on it and to practice your skills, searching the points of power and weakness in charts of other people.
Reading Natal Chart
book, natal chart
Major Aspects in Astrology
major aspects
Read useful information about major aspects. For example, Conjunction aspect is very active and dynamic. Square - it is an aspect of limitations and breakthroughs. Trine - is one of the most favorable aspects. Opposition aspect is represented by total polarity and contrast I opinions with others in many important situations through life.


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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used in
public health to map and understand the distribution of
health and disease in communities. The Epidemiology Unit
coordinates GIS training and resources in the
Department, including software licensing, access to
geographic data sources, and training sessions.
The Epidemiology Unit generates various maps that are important for the practice of public health. Many of these maps
can be found through the links below. However, if you have more specialized data needs, please contact us. A GIS service request form is available through the link below:
GIS Service Request Form
GIS and Los Angeles County
The following are GIS resources provided by Los
GIS and Public Health
WHO Public Health Mapping and GIS - GIS tools, data, and resources for public health mapping from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Epi Info™ -
Resources for Creating Public Health Maps
- GIS maps, news, and events
ESRI - GIS for Health and Human Services - ways for public health officials
to use GIS
Here are some frequently requested maps:
GIS Data Sources
The following are free GIS data sources that contain
a variety of layers and shapes with the use of
appropriate GIS software.
Health-Specific Resources for California:
Information useful towards understanding GIS may be found in a variety of Internet sites.
There are a variety of GIS software products and respective companies.
Self-learning resources for ArcGIS users:
Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop
(Second Edition): Basics of ArcView, ArcEditor,and ArcInfo. Updated for ArcGIS 9, ESRI Press, ISBN: 1-58948-083-X
ESRI Virtual Campus – GIS Education and Training on the Web


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Job Information
Jewish Community Center Personal Trainer in Bronx, New York
Principal Responsibilities: This position is in person, with some virtual hours available POSITION SUMMARY: Under the guidance of the Fitness Director, the staff members provide instruction and encouragement to Y members by listening actively, strengthening relationships, and promoting healthy living with Y members. Responsible to maintain client records and paperwork related to Personal Training, Group Exercise, and the safety of the facility. Minimum requirement of 10 hours per week designated as Fitness Supervisor and/or one class per week as a Group Exercise Instructor to connect with members and build client base (subject to change at the discretion of Fitness Director). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Embody an outgoing and enthusiastic personality at all times. * Strong customer service while enforcing all policies and procedures * Maintain safe and orderly exercise environment for all members * Deliver instruction of physiologically sound fitness and weight training components, demonstrating the understanding of safe, effective, and progressive exercise programs. * Identifies unsafe or hazardous exercises and makes corrections or suggests alternate exercises. * Understand the Fitness program as delivered to Y members and its role in serving a health seeker. Recognize and embrace the connection between the Fitness Department, personal training opportunities, and the Y at large * Embody sensitivity and patience in dealing with the inactive population which could be intimidated by exercise and workout areas. * Provides one-on-one, partner, or small group fitness instruction to clients during each session. Assess an individual's progress and make appropriate changes. * Maintains appointment scheduler and completes timesheet accurately, tracking client participation and session usage. * Completes all required paperwork accurately and efficiently as outlined in client file management expectations. * Responsible for the promotion of personal training within guidelines of the Riverdale Y. Actively participate in additional community-centered programming as needed * Achieve quarterly sales goals as determined by Fitness Director. # Minimum Qualifications: You meet this role and responsibility by: * Maintaining current CPR/AED, First Aid certifications. * Being familiar with the Emergency Action Plan for the Facility * Maintaining a nationally-recognized and accredited personal trainer certification and/or holding a degree in a related field * Participating in continuing education activities through both internal and external sessions to promote an on-going development of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for personal trainers. * Adheres to the guidelines for exercise testing and program design as recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine, NSCA, and other reputable organizations. * Physical effort required for daily duties include lifting heavy weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing/walking. * Must be able to lift and/or move up 45+ pounds. # Salary: Under 25,000 # Agency Information: The Riverdale Y is a 75,000 sq. ft. Jewish Community Center that provides educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programs for children and adults of all ages and backgrounds. The Y features an early childhood center; summer camps; large after school program; senior center; performing arts center featuring theater, dance and music schools; and a health & wellness center that includes cardio and free weight studios, group exercise classes, gymnasium, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and massage therapy. Date Posted: 02/18/2021 Title: Personal Trainer JCC: Riverdale YM-YWHA Location: Bronx, NY


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The Work Comp Process
What Is Required To Win Arkansas Workers' Compensation Claims?
In Arkansas the burden is on the injured worker to prove all aspects of their claim. Initially, we must prove that you are an employee working in the course and scope of your employment. It has become common for employers and insurance carriers to claim you are an independent contractor and not covered by the workers' compensation act. Once it is proved that you are an employee, we must prove that you were injured while in the process of doing your job or advancing your employer's interest. Most injuries are proved through specific incidents, such as, spinal disc herniations that occur while lifting heavy items, rotator cuff tears in your shoulder as a result of trips, slips, and falls, or traumatic brain injuries sustained in falls from platforms or roofs.
Much litigation occurs over the injury itself. Arkansas law requires that we prove injuries through objective medical evidence which is defined as beyond the injured worker's control. Specifically, complaints of pain are not enough to prove your injury. Your injury must be proved by X-ray, CT Scan, MRI, Nerve Conduction or some other medical test. Additionally, muscle spasms documented by your physician are considered objective medical evidence. Many insurance carriers will deny your claim due to a pre-existing condition. However, an aggravation of a pre-existing condition is considered compensable when it occurs while you are performing your job.
It is important to report your injury to your supervisor as soon as it happens. Much litigation happens when an injury is not immediately reported as it gives the insurance carrier an opportunity to deny that the injury occurred at work.
What Benefits Are Available In Arkansas Workers' Compensation Claims?
- Medical Expenses
- Temporary Total Disability Benefits
- Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
- Wage Loss Disability Benefits
- Permanent Total Disability Benefits
- Facial Disfigurement
- Vocational Rehabilitation


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If you have been teaching for a while, you know that relationships are important in the classroom. In fact, we have talked about it over and over on the podcast. So, in this episode, we decided to dive deeper into this concept. Let's find out why it's important to build relationships, especially in the science classroom.
Building Relationships is especially important in the science classroom.
The shifting expectations that come with the NGSS mean the science classroom is more challenging for students. The rigor is higher because students apply the knowledge they learn. Previously, students were mostly expected to answer knowledge-based questions without much application.
Often, high achieving students have the most difficult time with this shift. This happens because they know how to excel in a traditional classroom setting. You are changing the rules that they are familiar with, creating discomfort.
Also, many students perceive that they aren't good at science. This is very similar to trends that we see in math courses. Students believe that they lack ability when this is not necessarily the case. Most often, students have this perception because they haven't had adequate access to science education in lower grade levels.
The brain science behind building relationships.
Nicole discusses some of the things she learned by reading the book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta L. Hammond. We highly recommend this book to dive deeper into the brain science behind building relationships in the classroom.
Our brains are constantly searching for 2 things: threats and relevance. This is one of the reasons that using phenomena in your lessons is so important. Phenomena make content relevant. To learn more about phenomena, click here.
Physical, social, and emotional threats are perceived by the brain in the same way. When any of these threats occur, the brain shuts down higher-order thinking in order to focus on survival. In contrast, when we feel safe, the body releases hormones that prevent a flight-or-fight response. Students are able to learn when they are in a relaxed state.
When people experience trauma, the mechanism that recognizes threats doesn't work in the same way. For example, students with past trauma have difficulty determining when a threat is occurring. Therefore, they are more likely to perceive a situation as threatening.
Student's struggle to learn when their basic needs aren't being met.
Your students want to do the right thing in your class. They care about doing well. However, they aren't always able to.
When students are demonstrating trouble with behavior, make sure that their basic needs are being met. When students are hungry, tired, or scared, they probably won't be able to perform corrently in their classroom.
Develop strong relationships with students helps them feel secure. This also increases the likelyhood that they will communicate with you when they need something.
For example, a student may communicate that they are very tired when they have a good relationship with a teacher. This empowers the teacher to provide support. And, this furhter strengthens the relationship.


Aside from Siberians being one of the most hypoallergenic cats available, they also have a personality that makes them stand out from the rest.
"Dogs of the Cat World" would be an accurate description. Social, loving, great with kids and other large animals as well, the Siberian is a great family pet. They are easier to train, they love to play, and can even be taught to fetch and come when called!
Siberians love to talk. They are known for their little chirps and purrs, and they love to respond to their owners. They love affection and are great for people who want a cat who greets them at the door (sometimes with toys)!
Hypoallergenic does not mean nonallergenic.
Cats produce a protein called Fel-d1 which is responsible for allergic reactions. Because the Siberian produce far less Fel-d1 makes them hypoallergenic and a welcome option for allergy sufferers. The average cat produces 63,000 micrograms of Fel-d1 per gram. The Siberian produces approximately 200 micrograms per gram.
Most mild to moderate allergies sufferers have no allergic reactions. People with severe allergies can still have a reaction to Siberians.
Studies have shown that intact males have a slightly higher Fel-d1 level. But the level is so negligible that it doesn't warrant consideration when choosing between a male or female. Once a male is neutered the Fel-d1 level is comparable to a female.
Siberian also produces much less dander because they have an "oil" based skin. Many allergen sufferers have found by adopting a Siberian kitten at a young age, they experienced little to no reaction.
Need a hair test? Let us know and we can send a sample to you.
Definitely not. Siberians are a large sized breed with long hair and a triple-layered coat of extra-long guard hairs, a mid-coat, and a plush undercoat which means a lot of shedding (especially in the Spring). Although the fur is not very prone to matting, it does require regular grooming.
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