Menstrual cycle effects—Clue study summary and commentary
Two months ago, I posted a question asking how LessWrong users optimize their productivity with respect to their menstrual cycle. User AM helpfully pointed me to a 2021 Nature Human Behavior study Daily, weekly, seasonal, and menstrual cycles in women's mood, behavior and vital signs [1] which provides robust, data-driven answers to some of my questions. The study does so by analyzing 241 million self-reported data points from 3.3 million women who use Clue, a period tracking app.
Main findings
I'm summarizing my interpretation of the paper, which means I will cover the facts I find relevant, skip findings I didn't find interesting, and possibly throw in my own interpretations. Please point out corrections if you have any.
First finding: The menstrual cycle amplitude is often larger than the daily, weekly, and seasonal cycle amplitudes
People experience various cycles. For example, the daily cycle consists of waking up, doing stuff, then going to bed. The weekly cycle often consists of a work week followed by a weekend. The seasonal cycle is a year long and (for example) includes the effects of dark winters in the Northern hemisphere.
Women [2] additionally experience a menstrual cycle—a 21-40 day cycle characterized by a period.
It's common to experience fluctuation in mood across each of these cycles (daily, weekly, seasonal, menstrual). Fluctuation in mood can mean lots of things—two examples are the dimension of happy-sad and the dimension of focused-distracted. Insofar as mood changes are caused by a cycle, one might expect to see roughly periodic data with respect to that cycle. And here it is:
From [1]. This chart shows how the happy-sad dimension is influenced by all four cycles. In particular, I'm guessing the daily cycle is primarily influenced by sunlight, the weekly cycle by weekends, the seasonal cycle by winter [3].
We can see that the menstrual cycle's amplitude is larger than that of the daily, weekly, or seasonal cycle for the happy-sad dimension. This effect was shown to be statistically significant for 6 out of 9 mood dimensions:
From [1], edited to only show mood category. [4] The 6 statistically significant categories are "happy vs sad", "happy vs sensitive", "energized vs exhausted", "motivated vs unmotivated", "supportive vs conflict", "focused vs distracted". The menstrual cycle also has large relative influence on "social vs withdrawn", about the same as the daily cycle.
The 2 out of 9 mood dimensions which are dominated by the weekly cycle rather than the menstrual cycle are calm-stressed and productive-unproductive. Here is their cycle data:
From [1]'s Supplementary Figure 1.
From [1]'s Supplementary Figure 1.
The relative effect from the menstrual cycle is still there—it's just dwarfed by the weekly cycle (specifically, weekends being a thing).
Here is the menstrual cycle's effect on the other 6 mood dimensions (where the menstrual cycle's amplitude was dominant):
(Here, the difference between the menstrual cycle and weekly cycle amplitude was not statistically significant)
From [1]'s Supplementary Figure 1.
The same general heartbeat-shaped curve seems to show up everywhere. My thoughts on this are below.
Second finding: PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) is real
The study finds evidence against the idea that PMS is culturally specific by demonstrating that the effect exists in many countries.
From [1]. During the premenstrual phase, women are on average at least 5% more sad. This effect persists in many countries, suggesting PMS is not culturally specific.
PMS sadness increases until age 35, then decreases
Their data also suggests that PMS effects on mood increase until age 35, then decrease.
From [1]. PMS effects on "happy vs sad" mod increase until age 35, then decrease.
Here is another chart which shows how the amplitude of PMS effects on happy vs sad increase with age.
From [1]. "Happy vs sad" mood over the course of the menstrual cycle. Day 0 is the first day of the period.
My thoughts
The anecdotal data from my original question roughly matches the Clue data
In my original question "How do you optimize productivity with respect to your menstrual cycle?", the two people who self-reported perceived energy levels had data which roughly agrees with the Clue study:
Person 1: Off the pill, I find my productivity above-average for about 1 week after my period (I have a very regular 28 day cycle), and frustratingly low for the other 3 weeks (especially the week I am actually on my period). While on the pill, I never get the high of that one post-period week, but I also don't suffer the low before and during my period.
Person 2: First one-two days of period: [...] I think extremely slowly during this time [...]. Last two-three days of period: Quite neutral state of being [...]. First two weeks after period: More able to concentrate [...]. Third and fourth week after period: [These effects slowly get more and peak in the second week] [...] Emotionally more fluctuating [...]
Is there more to it than a heartbeat-shaped curve?
My uninformed guess: on a population level, no. On an individual level, yes.
Intensity matching: why more precise effects are probably hard to show
I think the heartbeat-shaped curve shows up across many mood dimensions because a lot of these factors correlate to begin with. I suspect logged data correlates more than the "real data" because everything is self-reported, and people are prone to intensity matching.
Evidence in favor of my hunch: the Clue data also covers RHR (resting heart rate), BBT (basal body temperature), and weight—these are all influenced by the menstrual cycle but in slightly different ways:
From [1]. The red curve is "Age years 30-35″ and the green curve is "Age years 15-20".
I'd be interested to learn about established techniques besides ("track easy to measure variables") to overcome this intensity matching problem.
Specific example: sleep tracking
I have a sneaking suspicion that the amount of sleep I naturally need varies with my menstrual cycle. Specifically, I think I need around 8.5-9 hours around right before my period is happening and around 7.5-8 hours around when I am ovulating. I haven't been able to corroborate this hunch because I don't track my sleep.
However, the big caveat here is that this only applies to sleep I naturally need. As soon as I wake up to an alarm or go to sleep unusually late, my entire circadian rhythm is (slightly) thrown off. So, my guess is my menstrual cycle will only have these measurable effects if I have a perfectly regular bedtime and never wake up to alarms.
The Clue study looks a bit into sleep, but their findings aren't relevant to what I'm talking about. The app only collects four categories—0-3, 3-6, 6-9, or 9+ hours—and relies on self-reported duration.
There is prior research on how sleep is related to the menstrual cycle. Some findings:
 1. "significant inverse association between sleep duration and menstrual cycle irregularity"
 2. "no substantial relationship has been indicated between hours of sleep and most menstrual symptoms" (perhaps because they rely on self-reported data)
 3. "Young women are more likely to experience sleep disruption in the days leading up to their menstrual period" (good sleep tracking but small sample size)
It seems like my experience of "needing more sleep" is related to increased sleep disruption.
It'd be really cool to measure these effects, but getting a scientific study to do sounds difficult—you'd have to do a massively scaled-up version of the third study listed above, or something similarly expensive.
Natural vs societal effects
I think effects of each cycle (daily, weekly, seasonal, menstrual) on a person's mood (here happy vs sad) can be split up into "natural" (caused by natural processes like human biology and sunlight) and "societal" (caused be societal processes like the work week) effects.
 - The weekly cycle is entirely societal because weeks are a social construct.
 - The menstrual cycle is entirely natural since the menstrual cycle is a natural process.
 - The daily cycle data shows some of both. I can imagine natural effects arising from sunlight and tiredness (not solid on the details, but my understanding of the circadian rhythm is that we wake up alert and build up 'sleepiness' all day) and societal effects arising from getting mentally or physically tired from the work day.
 - The seasonal cycle data also shows some of both. I can imagine natural effects arising from sunlight and climate and societal effects arising from holidays, vacations, and other impactful events.
I think this is an interesting framework because natural and societal processes both influence mood, but influencing them requires two different approaches.
Natural problems are solved by learning the relevant biology/psychology behind your problem and exploiting its mechanics. Example natural problem: you feel tired and unproductive because your workspace is not well-lit. Solution: adding a bunch of lighting to your workspace.
Societal problems can only be solved by making society-level changes to your situation. Example societal problem: you feel tired and unproductive because you work best in long uninterrupted blocks, which are rare to come by. Solution: getting a different schedule.
It's a common problem to look at a happy-sad cycle causing someone to function suboptimally and misdiagnose the cause


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Does the UK do Cyber Attacks?
The short answer is that most countries engage in covert cyber operations, i.e. cyber warfare, also known as nation-state hacking or cyberterrorism. Covert cyber operations have existed for as long as computers have existed, indeed, covert operations kick-started the invention of the computer. When the Bletchley Park codebreakers needed help in cracking the German Enigma cyphers during World War II they invented the first programmable computer, Colossus. The existence of Colossus was kept hidden from the public for many years after the war.
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) makes a big deal about how the UK is defended from cyber attacks, however, what about cyber offensive operations. Does the UK do cyber attacks? Well, a job advert posted at the end of April 2021 provides a pointer:
The job to work as Director General Q at the UK's Secret Intelligence Service is to work with technology to help protect the UK. Notice the phrase proportionate cyber activity, what could that mean? Maybe it is suggesting not only cyber defensive activity but when required cyber offensive activity. So, does the UK do cyber attacks? We'll often hear of the UK defending itself from nation-state cyber attacks, and it is often said that attack is the best form of defence, maybe that is proportionate cyber activity.
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Educational Exodus: Stories of Korean Youth in the U.S.
AbstractAn increasing number of Korean early study abroad (ESA) students are spending some of their K-12 school years in the U.S. to continue their schooling. This typical social and educational phenomenon in Korea has surged since 2000. This study aims to investigate Korean ESA adolescents' life experiences in the U.S., focusing on motives for ESA and challenges they have experienced during their staying in the U.S. A case narrative inquiry was adopted as a research methodology to examine in-depth life experiences of four focal students. For the primary method of data collection, this study employed longitudinal observation, individual interviews, and written documents. Findings indicated that various components were entangled in complex ways for explaining the students' decision-making such as escaping from competitive Korean educational situation, improving English language competence, following their parents' academic journey, and getting better education. However, it might not be a path without risks. In our study, the Korean ESA adolescents have faced various challenges and even agonies. This research will provide authentic and practical information for educators and teachers to understand this emerging group of students. View Full-Text
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Importing external data - a tale of multiple approaches
We have a custom software solution for one of our customers that imports data from external systems. The data is provided in the form of Excel spreadsheets, that are imported using the Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable.
There are several technical approaches that can be used to solve the problem. The use case quite generally involves the user manually exporting the data from other systems, rarely adjusting some information and feeding it to our custom solution. Our main application in the solution is web based.
There are several approaches to implement this use case
 1. Upload a file using our main web application. The application processes the file and provides the status of the procedure.
 2. Use a rich-client application that reads the file and sends the data to the main web application, using a web service.
 3. Create a network share where the users can just copy their files, a service of some kind monitors the share and processes the files.
It is nice if some criteria can be established to choose one of these approaches.
Here's a small list of quite general criteria
 1. Problem reporting
 It should be easy to report problems with the input file and the importation process.
 2. Time
 If the files are large they can take a long time to import.
 3. Progress
 The user should be able to follow progress of importation of each file, and know precisely when the importation is done.
 4. Security
 Restrict access to only particular users.
 5. Robustness of the components for a particular usage scenario
 Server-side service components need to be more robust, run for long periods of times non-stop, usually days or months. They should be capable of automatically recovering from failures.
Considering the criteria above we decided to follow approach 2. It meets criteria 1 and 3 quite nicely. Criteria 2 becomes a non-issue since the input data sets are never too big - they are excel spreadsheets after all. Criteria 4 is easy to meet using Windows authentication. It also helps to meet criteria 5. We were having some issues with the Access Database engine cited before - probably of our own making, but we could not find a root cause. It is easier to justify restarting a rich-client application than it is to restart a server.
With approach 1 it is usually harder to meet criteria 1 and 3. With approach 3, criteria 4 is usually a problem. A share between users is usually the easiest way for viruses to propagate, besides the fact that the configuration usually needs to be performed by someone from IT. It is also difficult to meet criteria 1 and 3 with that approach.


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A comment mentions a reduction from X3C to SUBSET PRODUCT attributed to Yao. Given the target of the reduction it wasn't hard to guess what the reduction was likely to have been.
EXACT COVER BY 3-SETS (X3C)
Given a finite set $X$ with $|X|$ a multiple of 3, and a collection $C$ of 3-element subsets of $X$, does $C$ contain an exact cover $C'$ for $X$, where $C' \subseteq C$ and every element in $X$ occurs in exactly once in $C'$?
Given a list of numbers $L$ and a target $k$, is there a subset of numbers from $L$ whose product is $k$?
To reduce an X3C instance to a SUBSET PRODUCT instance:
Establish a bijective mapping between the members of $X$ and the first $|X|$ prime numbers. Replace the members of $X$ and the $C$ subsets with the mapped primes.
For each subset in $C$, multiply its members together; the resulting list of products is $L$ for the SUBSET PRODUCT instance. Because prime numbers are used for the mapping in step 1, the products are guaranteed to be equivalent iff the subsets are equivalent by the unique factorization theorem.
Multiply the members of $X$ together; the resulting product is the value $k$ for the SUBSET PRODUCT instance.
The prime factors of $k$ are exactly the members of $X$. The prime factors of the numbers in $L$ correspond exactly to the members of the $C$ subsets. Therefore any solution to the new SUBSET PRODUCT instance can be transformed into a X3C solution by mapping the solution members of $L$ back to the subsets in $C$.
Each of the 3 transformation steps involves operations that are polynomial to the size of the input $|X|$ or the size of a member of $X$. The first $|X|$ primes can be generated in time O($|X|$) using the sieve of Eratosthenes and are guaranteed to fit into $O(|X|^2 \ln |X|)$ space by the prime number theorem.


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Dec. 16, 2008 Scientists have discovered that plant roots can sense UV-B light and have identified a specific gene that is a vital player in UV-B signaling, the communication between cells.
A study published Dec. 8 in the Early Edition of PNAS reveals that the gene RUS1 measures UV-B light levels and passes this information on to other parts of the plant responsible for growth and development. A low dosage of UV-B light, for example the levels found in shady conditions or under fluorescent lighting, can provide important signals to the rest of the plant and is therefore beneficial to normal plant growth. It helps young plants stay on the right track of development and aids seedling morphogenesis, but too much UV-B light can be toxic.
The study found that plants with a mutated UV-B light sensor gene become hypersensitive to UV-B light and even under low intensity levels of UV-B light, their root growth is stunted and they fail to grow leaves. Therefore the RUS1 gene is responsible for ensuring that young seedlings develop normally even when their roots are exposed to UV-B light.
It's unusual that roots, normally covered in soil, should have sensors for UV-B light, but the RUS1 gene is crucial at the young seedling stage when a plant's roots are resting on the soil surface. Later in a plant's life, roots can be exposed after rainwash, geological movements or animal activity.
The discovery of RUS1 provides scientists with a platform to examine other key genes that receive UV-B light and translate light information into how the plant should develop.
The paper's corresponding author is Zheng-Hui He, professor of biology at San Francisco State University. In addition to He, co-authors include SF State researchers Hongyun Tong, Colin D. Leasure, Xuewen Hou, Gigi Yuen, and Winslow Briggs from the Carnegie Institute of Washington.
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Photography enthusiasts and professionals alike rely heavily on the functionality of their camera's shutter button. It's the gateway to capturing those perfect moments, and when it malfunctions, it can be a photographer's worst nightmare.
In this article, we'll delve into the common causes of a non-responsive Canon camera shutter button and explore troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue.
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Common Causes of Shutter Button Malfunction
Understanding the root causes of shutter button issues is the first step to resolving them and ensuring your Canon camera works seamlessly.
Dust and Debris Buildup
One of the most common culprits for a non-working shutter button is dust and debris accumulation. Over time, these particles can find their way into the delicate mechanical components of the button, hindering its responsiveness. Regularly cleaning your camera can help prevent this issue.
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Wear and Tear
Like any mechanical component, the shutter button can experience wear and tear over extended use. The constant pressing and releasing can lead to button fatigue, making it less effective in registering clicks.
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Troubleshooting Steps for Canon Camera Shutter Button Problems
Cleaning the Shutter Button
If you suspect dust and debris are the culprits, start by cleaning the shutter button carefully. Compressed air from a can can be used to remove any loose particles. For stubborn dirt, a small brush or a cotton swab slightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol can be gently used. Remember to turn off your camera before attempting this.
Checking for Loose Parts
Inspect the button for any loose components or parts that may have shifted out of place. If you find any, consult your camera's manual for reassembly instructions. Be cautious, and if you're uncertain, it's best to seek professional help.
Testing Different Shooting Modes
Sometimes, shutter button issues are not due to mechanical problems but can be related to the shooting mode. Try switching between different shooting modes, such as manual, aperture priority, or shutter priority, to see if the issue persists in all modes. This can help identify if the problem is mode-specific.
Seeking Professional Help
If the troubleshooting steps fail to resolve the issue, it's advisable to seek professional camera repair services. Attempting to disassemble your camera without the necessary expertise can lead to further damage. A skilled technician can diagnose and fix the problem efficiently.
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Preventing shutter button issues is better than dealing with them. Here are some tips to maintain your camera's performance:
- Store your camera in a protective case when not in use.
- Handle your camera with care to avoid accidental damage.
- Keep the camera's lens and body clean to reduce the chances of dust and debris ingress.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance guidelines for your specific Canon camera model.
1. Can I clean the shutter button with any cleaning solution?
It's best to use isopropyl alcohol, but make sure it's only slightly dampened on a cotton swab. Avoid excessive moisture.
2. How often should I clean my camera's shutter button?
Regular cleaning is essential. Aim for cleaning it every few months or more frequently if you often shoot in dusty environments.
3. My Canon camera is still under warranty. Can I get the shutter button repaired for free?
If your camera is under warranty, it's a good idea to contact Canon's customer support for assistance. Warranty terms may cover repairs.
4. Are there any DIY methods to fix a non-working shutter button?
While some minor issues can be resolved with DIY cleaning, complex problems should be left to professionals to avoid further damage.
5. How do I find a reliable camera repair technician?
You can search online for authorized Canon service centers or reputable camera repair shops in your area. Reading reviews and seeking recommendations can help you make an informed choice.
A non-responsive Canon camera shutter button can be frustrating, but with the right knowledge and maintenance, many issues can be prevented or resolved. Regular cleaning and careful handling can go a long way in ensuring that your camera's shutter button continues to work flawlessly, helping you capture the moments that matter most.


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I want to perform division of a 22 digit no. in lotus script.
Can anyone please tell me how to do it? I am not getting the correct result.
For e.g;
dim num as Double;
dim num1 as Double;
num1 = num / 97;
but i am not getting the correct result in num1.
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To satisfy the mathematician in me, I have to tell you that you're never going to get the "correct" answer, the division produces a number that has an infinite decimal, but I get what you're after, I think. The number you want is:
1 272 750 412 266 999 760.463 917 525...
but the number you're getting is:
1 272 750 412 266 999 800
This is due to the lack of precision in the number format used by the language. The loss of precision doesn't occur when you do the division, it happens much sooner than that, as soon as you assign the constant to the variable. The number you want to store is:
123 456 789 989 898 976 765
but the number you're actually storing is:
123 456 789 989 898 980 000
This is what results in the wrong answer.
Since I don't know the Lotus Script environment, I will do two things; first, give you some code that will fix this particular problem, like so:
var num = [_PHONE_, _PHONE_];
var num1 = num[0] / 97;
var num2 = Math.floor(num1);
num2 = num1 - num2;
num2 *= 97;
num2 = Math.round(num2)
num2 *= Math.pow(10, num[1].toString().length);
num2 = (num2 + num[1]) / 97;
alert(Math.floor(num1).toString() + num2.toString());
that you can then generalize to fit your needs. This code splits the division into two smaller divisions that the number storage format CAN handle and adds the remainder of the first division to the second, producing this result:
1 272 750 412 266 999 760.463 917 7
which isn't exact, but probably close enough, right? How you split the bigger number into fragments without loosing precision is left up two you. (Hint: use strings)
Second, I will point you to BigInt.js, a library for doing math with arbitrarily large integers in JavaScript. If you can include this library into your code, it is definitely the more economical way to go.
I hope one of these helps.
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And use LS2J to call Java functions from LotusScript. – D.Bugger May 18 '12 at 8:17
The problem is that you're using floating point numbers for the division, which won't yield accurate results. Lotusscript doesn't have support for large numbers other than floats, so you should probably should find another way to do the calculation. If you can write your code in Java, for instance, you'd have better support for big numbers. Or, as another example shows, you can apparently handle this in javascript as well.
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I wrote a script library in java to solve the problem and called that from my Lotus script agent:
Below is the code:
 //importing the required libraries
 import lotus.domino.*;
 import java.math.BigInteger;
 public class CalcProofNo
 BigInteger BD_97 = new BigInteger("97");
 BigInteger BD_98 = new BigInteger("98");
 public int calBBAN(String strBBAN) {
 //Gets the Basic Bank Account Number into BigInteger
 BigInteger BBAN = new BigInteger(strBBAN);
 //Calaculating Mod by dividing the Basic Bank Account Number by 97
 BBAN= BBAN.divideAndRemainder(BD_97)[1];
 //Subtracting 98 from the modulus
 BBAN = BD_98.subtract(BBAN);
 //Returning proof number in integer
 return BBAN.intValue();
Lotus Script Agent Code:
 Option Public
 Use "CalcProofNo"
 Uselsx "*javacon"
Dim javaSession As JAVASESSION
Dim javaUtil As Variant
Dim javaUtilClass As Variant
 Set javaSession = New JAVASESSION
'Getting defined Class in ScriptLibrary
Set javaUtilClass = javaSession.GetClass("CalcProofNo")
'Creating object for it
Set javaUtil =javaUtilClass.CreateObject()
' passing parameters to method, calling the method using object.
strProofNumber = Cstr(javaUtil.calBBAN(strBBAN))
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The article offers arguments in favor of including gold in an investment portfolio, including using it as a:
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 - A "long-proven store of historical value"
 - An important portfolio diversifier.
It notes the range of "highly polarized" opinions on gold as a portfolio component, arguing the importance of understanding the "economic and market drivers that can make gold a valuable constituent" on an investment portfolio.
As part of this analysis, the paper offers the following chart outlining the performance of gold relative to other asset classes:
Although gold has had a much "bumpier" journey than equities over the past several decades, the paper points out how it has "demonstrated the ability to outperform equities in times of equity market stress and bonds under a variety of different economic conditions."
The paper provides a detailed examination of the relative performance of gold based on historical data from 1973 through 2017 under the following seven market scenarios:
 1. Real returns on the 10-year Treasury are negative;
 2. Equities are in a bear market;
 3. Commodity prices are in a bull market'
 4. U.S. dollar is in a bear market;
 5. U.S. Treasury bonds are in a bear market;
 6. Inflation is rising;
 7. Market volatility is high.
The editor's note at the close of the article states: "It is clear from the examples given here that gold can provide favorable returns and act as an important counterbalancing portfolio component under a variety of very specific market and economic conditions."
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Materials - Paper, pencil, watercolor paints/other paints or markers/colored pencils
1. Find a great place to sit and make art.
2. Find a piece of paper and gather your supplies.
3. Think of a mythical creature that you would like to create - you can combine human and animal characteristics.
4. Does your creature have a story? Keep that in mind as you make…
5. Sketch out your creature. Include shapes and patterns!
6. You can outline in marker if you want.
7. Use bright color to fill in your creature.
8. Write out your creature's story.
My creature is an explorer at the bottom of the ocean. He came across a city that looks much like Milwaukee!Curiot (Favio Martinez) is a Mexico-city based painter and street artist that creates vibrant mythical creatures that are part animal and part human. Much of his work can be found in large murals on the street. His creatures are inspired by Mexican folklore and traditions, including tribal art, Day of the Dead, and geometric designs. In his work, look for geometric patterns and lively colors. Take a look at some of his work below to get inspired to create your own mythical creature that tells a story of your own! You can research traditions and gather inspiration, or, you can create a story. Think about: How can you combine human elements/animals? How can you use bright colors, shapes, and patterns?


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New thesis investigates older adults' use of Everyday Technologies and its impact on everyday life
Hi there, Sarah Wallcook, PhD student at the Division of Occupational Therapy! On June 10 you will defend your thesis "Conditions of everyday technology use and its Interplay in the lives of older adults with and without dementia". What is the main focus of your thesis?
This thesis focuses on Everyday Technologies (e.g. travel ticket machines and systems, smart devices i.e smartphone, internet banking) as an inevitable, increasing and changing part of life at home and in society. These technologies may make aspects of everyday life more convenient for some people but more challenging for others. This thesis focusses upon older adults, especially people with dementia, to investigate what shapes the use of these technologies and how different aspects of everyday life outside home are impacted.
Which are the most important results?
This thesis found everyday technology use to be highly variable between different contexts: internationally, geographically (i.e. rural and urban) and personally (i.e. whether a person has dementia, lives alone, is reliant upon driving, has access to quality telecommunications infrastructures). These conditions and how they shaped a person's use of technology were found to impact upon people's participation outside home in ways that could both stabilize, but could also destabilize and threaten everyday life.
How can this new knowledge contribute to the improvement of people's health?
This knowledge is significant for improving people's potential to be included in society and to continue participating in all aspects of life outside home, for example shopping, banking, healthcare. To achieve an improvement in inclusion and participation it is important that technology is considered as a potential cause of problems in everyday life rather than as the solution to problems. Reducing the challenge of Everyday Technologies and the pressure to use them in society will better uphold the rights of older adults with and without dementia to participate producing societies that are more friendly for everyone.


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Google Pixel 2's HSM Protects Users Against Malicious Firmware Updates
Google confirmed that its Pixel 2 uses a Secure Enclave on steroids called a hardware security module (HSM). The company revealed how the module helps protect users against malicious actors stealing the firmware signing key in order to replace the original device firmware and unlock the user's phone without their cooperation.
The iPhone has long been considered the most secure mobile device available. One its of the main security features is the Secure Enclave, a portion of the chip that has strict separation from the main operating system and stores encryption keys as well as other sensitive data you wouldn't want attackers to easily obtain.
Google said that it too has been deploying features to make its Pixel smartphones more secure, such as encrypting all user data on the smartphones by default and storing the encryption keys in secure hardware. This hardware runs secure firmware that is responsible for checking the user's password when decrypting the device.
To prevent attackers from replacing the firmware with malicious firmware (something the FBI wanted Apple to do in order to unlock user's iPhones), Google applies digital signatures. However, an attacker could still bypass this mechanism by finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in the signing process or gaining access to the signing key through other means. Once the attacker has the signing key, they can replace the firmware, and the users would see it as a legitimate update to their device.
Google said that although its firmware is tiny, isolated, and thoroughly vetted, the signing keys must be kept somewhere and at least several people must have access to them. This opens the possibility for an inside attacker. The people holding the keys could also become targets of intelligence agencies or other sophisticated hacking groups and fall prey to social engineering or coercion.
Enter Pixel 2 Insider Attack Resistance
In Android P, Google announced support for HSMs, which are sort of a Secure Enclave on steroids. The HSM comes with a CPU, secure storage, a true random-number generator, and other mechanisms to resist tampering and unauthorized side-loading of apps. The HSM cam be used in conjunction with a new implementation of the Keymaster hardware abstraction layer (HAL) called the "StrongBox Keymaster."
Google now confirmed that the Pixel 2 already uses a tamper-resistant HSM, which enables the insider attack resistance. The module prevents attackers from replacing the original firmware with properly signed yet malicious firmware without the user's cooperation: the user would need to input their device's passphrase, too, before the firmware can be replaced. Firmware upgrades without the original user's cooperation are still possible, but all the user's encryption keys would be wiped, so the data would become inaccessible.
Google recommended all device makers to implement insider attack resistance (and therefore use an HSM and the StrongBox Keymaster implementation available in Android P) in order to better protect their users against malicious parties. Google also said any interested device maker can reach out to the Android security team for help with implementing this solution.
 - canadianvice
 Neat. Just remember though that your phone is only secure within certain parameters - in Canada, for instance, one can be compelled to give a fingerprint scan. I think this is permissible in the US as well.
 So.... if you're running, make sure you take a moment to turn your phone off!
 - Christopher1
 That needs to change, Canadianvice. We need to change the laws so that a fingerprint is equivalent to a number or letter password and you cannot be compelled to give it without a warrant.
 - canadianvice
 The trouble is what they are. While I won't say I fundamentally disagree, a fingerprint is ultimately available for public consumption, so to speak.
 Passwords and such are hidden in the last refuge, but anyone can see an fp. It may also be awk on account of police being allowed an fp database.
 I imagine someone would try making an argument against that if fp were defined to be afforded 5th protection.


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Theban tombs of the New Kingdom are thought to have three fundamental levels by function:
- Upper level: niche or superstructure, the realm of the sun god
- Middle level: the offering chapels, the realm of the living
- Lower level: the burial chambers, the realm of the dead and of Osiris
These three levels are shown in this diagram. The least obvious, in the 18th dynasty at least, is the Upper level. In the 19th dynasty pyramids, or pyramid-like structures, are often found in this location in the larger tombs, and this practice certainly goes back to around the time of the Amarna period. The earliest candidate for a pyramid on top of a tomb comes from TT131, of the first half of the reign of Thutmose III. However, it seems that most tombs were not so endowed, but a few had something like a small statue shrine above the tomb, while considerably more (like TT99) certainly have a niche immediately over the entrance, and probably no further superstructure. So this niche, which could have held either a stela or a small stelaphorous statue, may have served as the Upper level at this date.
Superstructures in general:
K.J. Seyfried, 'Entwicklung in der Grabarchitektur des neuen Reiches als eine weitere Quelle für theologische Konzeptionen der Ramessidenzeit', in Assmann J, Burkard G, and Davies V (eds), Problems and Priorities in Egyptian Archaeology (Studies in Egyptology, London 1987), 219-53.
F. Kampp, Die thebanische Nekropole, 2 vols (Theben 13, 1996), 95-109
The superstructure in TT131:
E. Dziobek, 'Eine Grabpyramide des frühen NR in Theben', Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts Abteilung Kairo 45 (1989), 109-32.


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We Are Bears
by Molly Grooms
This book is a reassuring mother-child relationship story. I selected it as the mother bear reminded me of the appearance of the mother when under a spell in the new movie, Brave. In the movie, the bear is very scary and I though this would be a good story to share with a child that maybe shouldn't have seen the film!
In this story, the cubs are having their first day outside the den with their mother bear, and are exploring the world. Each time they figure out a new small adventure in the big, wide world, mother uses a phrase to explain what was learned. So each small story within the book ends with a sentence such as, "We are climbers." The bears learn to climb, search, swim, dig, teach, and sleep by the end of the book.
It might be fun for you or your child to name what you are learning and do, like: "We are swimmers." Hey, "We are sleepers!" might help at bedtime!
Bear Colors Preschool Printable
So here is my free PDF for coloring. These pages just cover a few basic colors (primary and secondary), but the idea is to make bears a little more friendly for children who may have been upset by the movie, which was not rated G!
Thanks for reading, Carolyn


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The fact that Dennis Hong and his students were able to build CHARLI-L in such a short amount of time, on a donated budget, using donated parts, is a sign that America's best and brightest are eager to create humanoids. But CHARLI-L—light enough to lift with one hand and fitted with just enough actuators to make it through RoboCup—cannot challenge Japanese and Korean supremacy in humanoid robotics on its own. Byoungsoo Kim is the founder and CEO of the Seoul-based company Robotis, which produces off-the-shelf parts for use in robotics systems, including CHARLI-L. Virginia Tech is a prized partner, as Hong's students regularly put Robotis components into their inventions. Kim believes that an open-source community working on a standardized platform could transform American robotics the way open-source development has transformed computing. Without that community, he says, "the robot itself is nothing. The software is what's important."
Several American companies are vying to be that platform. Willow Garage's PR2 robot, in use at Stanford University and U.C. Berkeley, is built around the same distribution model: The company builds the hardware, then sells or rents it to academic institutions that can then write and test algorithms for motion. And for the past three years, Paul Oh of Drexel University along with Lee and Hong have been developing their own open-source platform around Hubo.
Shortly after the WTEC report was issued, Drexel, in collaboration with Virginia Tech, UPenn, Bryn Mawr College and Colby College, won a National Science Foundation grant known as PIRE (Partnerships for International Research and Education). Drexel's Oh, UPenn's Lee and VT's Hong are all second-generation Korean-Americans, and Oh is first cousins with Jun-Ho Oh, the creator of Hubo. "International collaborations require trust," says Paul Oh. "Hubo is [Jun-Ho Oh's] brainchild, and he won't entrust it to just anyone. Being family makes those concerns immaterial." Oh positioned Hubo, a South Korean–made robot, to the NSF as a research platform that would train American students in multinational cooperation, and the team is now developing three versions of Hubo for academic purposes: a Virtual, Mini and Online Hubo.
Virtual Hubo will be an online robot simulator, something that students without the necessary funds to purchase or build their own robot can download. The software enables basic onscreen robotics experiments.
If, however, an academic program wanted to experiment with outside forces on the robot—how it's affected by picking up a weight, for instance—it needs a tangible prototype. The full-size Hubo is too expensive, "so we created Mini-Hubo," Hong says. "We wanted a sub-$8,000 robot that has the same kinematics and proportions as the real Hubo, just smaller." The idea is that Mini-Hubo is an open-source hardware platform. Virginia Tech, which was responsible for this part of the project, prepared blueprints, CAD drawings, and fabrication and assembly manuals, and the documents are now available free online to anyone. As a test of the system, Drexel students were asked to build a Mini-Hubo from the instructions. The robot accepts algorithms that let it do things like avoid obstacles and manipulate objects. "And it worked," Hong says proudly. Orders have already arrived from two universities for pre-built Mini-Hubos.
Finally, Drexel will, as the last phase of the five-year grant, host the full-size Hubo in Oh's lab. The robot, Online Hubo, will be surrounded by webcams. Other universities will be able to send algorithms to it and monitor the results remotely. "It's like a time-share," Hong explains. "And the best part is that Online Hubo, Mini-Hubo and Virtual Hubo all share the same [software]. It will be a full set of tools to conduct humanoid research."
The path forward from CHARLI-L to an all-in-one humanoid is not clear. But then, the field of humanoid robotics moves rapidly. In 2000, Kuffner remembers, "people were saying, 'I wonder how long until we'll figure out stable walking in robots.' The prediction was that it would take 10 years. It happened in two and a half."
Keep in mind that the roboticists who work on humanoids are not dreamers by nature. They tend to be practical people. When I ask Hanson how one defends the concept of developing self-aware humanoids in a grant proposal, his language tightens, and his logic suddenly seems less circular and the rewards not as distant. The practical benefits are, he believes, endless. "Automation is the future of an efficient society," he says. "It results in more-affordable goods, more-efficient transportation and improved quality of life. It can increase what a civilization like ours can achieve with limited resources. Intelligent automation is our best hope for solving our big problems."
On the long list of big problems facing the United States, there is one for which humanoid robots could present a very real solution. The baby-boomer generation will soon form the single biggest spike in retired and elderly Americans in history. In rural and suburban homes reachable only by car, that's going to be a far-flung and very fragile population. As a result, the ratio of available caregivers to needy patients is expected to change from 4:1 to barely 1:1 in the next 20 years. Perhaps that's the practical task for which humanoid robots are best suited [for a look at the state-of-the-art in human-assisting robots, see our companion feature from this issue, "Rise of the Helpful Machines"]. iRobot, for instance, perhaps the most widely known robot manufacturer in the country, has spun off a new division to meet the trend. (Angle is adamant that bipedal robots are not part of the company's plan, however. He believes his existing tank-tread platform is the best option for climbing stairs, navigating obstacles, and someday carrying a human.)
There's a great deal of difficult and painstaking work to be done before we'll have anything close to an automated home health aide. And in the end, of course, it's hard to avoid rolling one's eyes over the notion of pouring time and effort into a bipedal humanoid robot that is barely able to kick a ball. But consider that this year an American-made humanoid may, for the first time, accomplish the task of walking forward and interacting with other objects without falling over. Until recently that task was considered practically impossible.
It's the open-ended spirit of this research that's important. That open-ended work, that near-religious zealotry, is what could someday put a robot helper in homes where they're desperately needed. Put aside the idea of a robot that cleans out your gutters so you can spend a Saturday in the yard with your son. Imagine now that your son has children of his own, has taken you in, and works a ten-hour shift. Who will have the time to administer your medication? To schedule your next doctor's appointment? To help you to the bathroom? Who will you rely on? Perhaps—if Hong and his peers can convince our country that their work could someday remedy a national crisis—you'll rely on CHARLI.
Additional reporting from Japan and Korea by Brian Ashcraftsingle page


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In regards to marketing, experimental techniques are measurements that help economists and companies make determinations on consumer behavior. Prior to fully releasing a product or entering a new market, economists and companies look to measure variables or factors that will affect how consumers purchase goods and services. Purchase laboratories, test markets, and choice modeling are a few common types of experimental techniques in marketing. Large organizations and publicly held companies will often engage in these techniques, as a small change in products offered can result in large changes to profits.
Purchase laboratories are closely controlled situations where a group of consumers is placed into a store and allowed to purchase goods. Marketers use these types of experimental techniques to determine how customers shop, where they look on store shelves, and what types of packaging are most appealing, as well as how a particular company's product fares compared to the competitor products next to it on the shelves. Purchase laboratories allow companies and markets to change the layout of the store and re-conduct the test to determine the effect of the changes.
Test markets are larger and more uncontrolled types of purchase laboratories. Experimental techniques in these markets allow a company to roll out new products in a limited number of cities, towns, or locales. Companies, marketers, and economists can review product sales, consumer comments, and other information to determine the reception of new products. This technique is often viewed as better than purchase laboratories because the company can reach more consumers. Additionally, the company can select cities or locales with specific demographics, such as income, age, race, sex, or other demographics. Companies can also test products at different price points or techniques in each individual market, gathering more information from different factors at one time.
Choice modeling focuses more on the economic side of experimental techniques. This method helps a company determine the benefits and costs of new products and how they impact the market. For example, companies will rarely be able to release a product that does not draw competitors into the market. If no barriers to entry exist in the market, then companies will not have exclusive market power to direct consumer behavior. Companies that release a new type of widget may not be able to draw customers in because the widget is priced too high. Economists help companies to decide if the high price will drive consumers to purchase substitute products. This ultimately helps companies avoid disastrous losses from increasing fixed costs for new products that will ultimately fail in the open market.


. The other inherent assumption that underlies the critical incident technique is that of the understanding of words and what the researcher is looking for. As an example, if CIT is being used to measure the "performance" of a member, then the reporting individuals must understand a concrete definition of the term performance. What performance means for one person does not necessarily mean the same thing for another. For this reason, the technique relies on the concept of constructed realities of understanding among people. Finally, it is important to note that an assumption underlying CIT is the accuracy of participants‟ recollection of events. The researcher must believe that individuals that are asked to report on behaviours of other people will indeed remember accurately what happened for them. 3.2 Methodology CIT was used for this research project. The research question is, "What are the specific social, family, psychological and physical health factors that facilitate and hinder the successful re-entry of Canadian Forces members who have completed and returned from overseas deployments?" CIT was first formally introduced by Flanagan (1954) and consists of a set of procedures designed to collect direct observations of human behaviour or experiences in order to solve practical problems that may lead to the development of psychological principles. An incident includes specific experiences that are witnessed by one self or by others. In order to be critical, the incident has to occur in a situation where the purpose or intent of the act (event) is clear to the observer, leaving little doubt 37 concerning its effects. CIT is a process for gathering certain important facts concerning behaviour or events in defined situations. As people have been making observations on other people for centuries, this technique is not new to science, although it was not made into a formal set of procedures until 1954. The incidents in this research are focused on behaviours or acts known by members through memory that relate to experiences surrounding the 4 areas of interest. CIT is one of the most referenced methods available in all research at this time (Twelker, 2003). The primary features of this technique are that only simple types of judgments are required of the observer, reports from only qualified observers are included, and all observations are evaluated by the observer in terms of an agreed upon statement of the purpose of the activity (Flanagan, 1954; Twelker, 2003). The five main steps of CIT as described by both Flanagan (1954) and Twelker (2003) are: 1. General Aims: This is where the general aims of the study are chosen. The general aim of the study and the system of interest are investigated 2. Plans and Specifications: Precise instructions must be given to the observers. It is necessary that these instructions be as specific as possible with respect to the standards to be used in evaluation and classification. Some specifications that should be established are the situations observed, relevance to the general aim, extent of effect on the general aim, and persons to make the observations. 3. Collecting Data: All the behaviours or results observed must be evaluated, classified, and recorded. Interviews can be useful to gather this data. 4. Analyzing the Data 38 5. Interpreting and Reporting 3.3 Appropriateness of the Methodology for the Question When conducting the research to answer a question, a model of collection and analysis must fit the data, and produce the results that will answer the posed question. Rogosa (1995) indicates that the model used to analyze the data must fit the data it is analyzing and the data gathered will be dictated by the question that the researcher asks. The model used in this study is directly related to the question being asked, producing the results that are appropriate for the determination of the answer that was sought. The question posed determined that CIT be used to analyze the data gathered in order to answer the question that was asked. 3.4 Rationale for choosing Critical Incident Technique As the question being asked is looking at what factors helped or hindered a certain phenomenon, CIT created data that allows for an analysis that directly provided answers to that very question. Other methodological techniques could have been used to look into this phenomenon, like phenomenology or a grounded study. Neither of those two methodologies allowed for such a direct and coherent result that allowed direct discussion and analysis of the specific question that was asked as CIT does in this case. 3.5 Participants The participants of this study were selected from people that responded to a call for volunteers put out to known members that have returned from overseas deployments. These possible volunteers were canvassed from graduates of the Veteran Transition Program and through advertising at military units within BC known by the researcher. Those participants that responded to the letter were asked to contact the researcher 39 directly by phone or by email, or asked if it was appropriate to forward their contact information to the researcher for them to be contacted. An introductory telephone script was used to explain the study each time a potential participant was spoken to by the researcher. The participants that volunteered were selected on a first come first selected basis up to the total of 15. These participants ranged from the ages of 28 to 72 from both reserve and regular force military and comprised of 13 male and 2 female participants. 3.6 The Method Twelker‟s (2004) manual for employing CIT outlines how to plan and implement this technique in a variety of settings. Twelker takes the researcher through all the steps that make a concise study using CIT as the method of choice. The following are the steps that were followed for the current study: 1. Step 1 - Identify the system of interest, suprasystem, and subsystems: 1) The system of interest was the re-entry process of Canadian military members returning from overseas deployments. 2) The suprasystem was support for military members. 3) The subsystems of this study were 1) military members, 2) Canadian Forces, 3) Canadian social structures, and 4) military spouses, dependent(s) and family. 2. Step 2 - General aim of interest (what will you tell the observers is the aim) 1) The general aim of the system of interest was to identify what factors helped the re-entry process and what factors hindered the re-entry process upon returning from overseas deployments. 3. Step 3- Instructions to observer (Use CAPP acronym) 40 C – Conditions: Any specific experiences (factors or events) that occurred upon return from overseas deployments until now that helped or hindered the re-entry process into Canadian society. A – Activities: any activities that helped the re-entry process and any activities that hindered the re-entry process. P – Persons: reported on own experiences only. P – Place: these activities occurred in any place or location after completion of the deployment, which included the transit home. 4. Step 4 - What are some things that were stated to focus the observer 1) You are to describe events, behaviours or actions, rather than an individual or quality 2) Focus on an event which occurred and not on an individual 3) Limit your descriptions to those events which made a difference with respect to the general aim (helped the re-entry process or hindered the reentry process) 5. Step 5 - Cruciality 1) Also, why the event was particularly effective in helping the re-entry process or why the event was particularly ineffective in helping the reentry process was reported. 2) What events may have been more (or less) effective in this situation? 3) How important do you believe this event was in your re-entry process? 41 Rate the behaviour on a scale? – covert or overt. Used this technique to determine impact. 6. Step 6 – Specifications for the Survey Audience 1) The subsystems that were involved were the military members returning from deployments, and their interaction with family, military members and Canadian society. 2) As the experiences of specific events that helped or hindered the military member‟s re-entry process are from memory, any military member that returned from a deployment meets the selection criteria, allowing for a greater number of possible participants. 3) Data was collected in person only. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, the researcher had received training in basic listening skills and was able to focus the member on the observations that pertained to the study. Other possibilities, such as questionnaires or group interviews, were less desirable due to location of randomly selected participants, thus the group interview would limit options of members and would prove to be more costly than in person interviews to get all personnel in one place at one time as they were from different cities in BC. A questionnaire could be misinterpreted by participants in this study, and as there were 15 participants, it was less desirable to have problematic results from misinterpretation. An individual interview allowed for a deeper exploration and confirmation of the incidents reported to ensure the 42 accuracy of the information gathered and its direct ability to relate the answers to the question being asked. 4) No more than 50 critical incidents per participant were collected to ensure manageability of data when analysis was required. As this was a one-time data collecting interview, the interviewer collected as many critical incidents up to the max number from each participant. Saturation was found within this limit. This allowed for the greatest amount of data collection to reach saturation and to determine the various critical events or factors, but yet not put forward any minimum restriction. 5) Further instructions that were given to the participants:  The study was sponsored by The University of British Columbia  This study was designed to increase the research on


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How did The Book Fairies celebrate International Women's Day?
Book Fairies around the world celebrated International Women's Day by hiding copies of Our Shared Shelf books – and there are still more to find on the 9th!
Emma Watson is a Book Fairy for the day
We must admit, we had an extra pair of hands on the day – Emma Watson hid books around places of significance to women and the feminist movement. Did you spot one?
The places Emma visited:
The Gertrude Stein statue: Gertrude Stein was an American novelist, poet, playwright and art collector. She was a leading figure in modernism in literature and art in the early 20th century. She wrote Tender Buttons and Three Lives, as well as work dealing with homosexual themes.
The Joan of Arc statue: The statue of French patriot and saint Joan of Arc was sculpted by a woman, Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington, in 1915. It was the very first statue depicting a non-fictional woman in NYC and was the only one until the 1980s.
Blue Stockings: a radical bookstore which holds regular events, including a feminist book club.
Harriet Tubman memorial: Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and humanitarian. Born into slavery in 1822, she escaped and subsequently rescued around seventy enslaved families and friends. After the American civil war she became an active participant in the struggle for women's suffrage.
Harriet Truman statue: Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady in US history and she later served as the US delegate to the United Nations. She was the first chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights and also oversaw the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
You can see all her videos and pictures on Emma's instagram.
The books Emma dropped:
My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran
Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou
Half the Sky by Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas Kristof


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A recent report from CompTIA, a leading trade association of the information technology (IT) industry, underscores the glaring problem of the "skills gap." A staggering 80 percent of IT employers report that current business operations are being adversely impacted by the skills gap. The dynamic, fast-changing nature of technology and a lack of training resources are the biggest factors contributing to the skills gap in IT. Moreover, with workers in key industries like energy and advanced manufacturing approaching retirement age, the issue is starting to reach critical mass.
The Aspen Institute's Skills for America's Future (SAF) national initiative is working to address the skills gap by fostering partnerships between community colleges and businesses, bringing together leaders from the business, community college, and workforce development worlds.
SAF helps align industry needs with credentials training offered by community colleges. Perhaps more than any other, the IT industry, if it is to remain viable, must match skills with rapidly developing innovations. For employees, this means learning the latest skills. For employers, this means hiring the people who have learned these competencies.
Companies are well aware of this fact. According to the CompTIA study, 57 percent reported that they intend to improve their IT staffs' skills through training.
Through partnerships with CompTIA and other industry groups, SAF identifies successful training models, and connects with companies to develop partnerships that can help train community college students with the skills they need to succeed.
One such example is CompTIA member company and SAF partner Atrion Networking Corp., located in Rhode Island. Eager to develop and hire technology services talent, Atrion is recruiting at the Community College of Rhode Island and other post-secondary institutions, connecting with students and helping them find a career match with its industry-leading Apprentice Program and internship opportunities.
Organizations that understand the value of workforce training are also stepping to the plate. For instance, Year Up Bay Area is working with City College of San Francisco and leading businesses like Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente and others to provide students with IT education, credentialing, and internship placement leading to IT careers in the Bay Area.
The training initiatives by companies like Atrion and organizations like Year Up demonstrate the opportunities for innovative partnerships with local community colleges that integrate classroom and on-the-job training in the IT sector. These creative partnerships can help form a pipeline of new IT talent for businesses and ultimately create models of success for IT workforce development.
As in many other groundbreaking ventures, the hardest step to take is the first. The partnerships CompTIA is developing with SAF will create the needed momentum for that step. In doing so, CompTIA, along with SAF, are helping the nation address the IT skills gap.
Todd Thibodeaux is the president and chief executive officer of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), the leading trade association representing the business interests of the global information technology (IT) industry.
Karen Elzey is the Director of Skills for America's Future (SAF), a national, independent initiative of the Aspen Institute working to foster partnerships between community colleges and employers.


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It looks like this Vigosine is helping with Goats appetite. We were using it to combat stress ( my post here ) which worked out fantastic. For curiosity sake we had a test run of 6 heads of 6 month old bucks, we found that giving a very small amount of 5 ml into the mixed feed ( diluted with 500 ml) for 3 consecutive days saw a boost in their food intact. We repeated the same dose after 4 days for 3 days again. There was a 15% increase in feed intact compared to other test herd.
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Goats cope with heat stress in a variety of ways. They may lie on their sides more than usual on a hot day or hang out under a tree all day and pant. Lying flat out, they also expose more body surface area, especially the short-haired parts of the body. When it gets hotter, involuntary functions kick into high gear.
The environmental comfort zone for goats is between 0-30C. Above 30C goats may begin to experience mild heat stress, especially when humidity cranks up the heat index. As heat and humidity climb, goats can have serious problems with thermal stress.
High temperatures affect body function in many ways. The hypothalamus, lying at the base of the brain, is in charge of balancing the body's heat loss and gain by regulating respiration, skin temperature, sweating and muscle tone. Goats get eight times more relief from the heat by panting than by sweating, so rapid breathing is their primary form of cooling themselves. Panting and collapse are the most obvious signs of heat stress, and the rectal temperature will exceed 40C.
When the weather warms up, animals eat less in an involuntary effort to reduce body heat, feed and water consumption go down. Animals may reduce water intake however they need water to help keep them cooler. Weather and other factors can combine to get any goat, but some are more susceptible to overheating. Overweight goats cannot exchange heat efficiently. Aged goats just don't function as well as they used to, and the very young have yet to reach optimum function. Animals in poor health (illness or parasites) may not be able to cope with this added burden. Selenium deficiency may exacerbate heat stress due to marginal muscle tone. Unventilated confinement, such as being locked in a poorly ventilated barn, crate or vehicle, can be a serious threat to an animal's life in a very short time. Any forced exertion should be avoided. Don't pick a hot, humid day to trim hooves or give the goats any other hassles.
A veterinarian should be consulted as soon as you see signs of heat stress. The animal may experience pain and swelling, and your vet may prescribe drugs to treat these symptoms. There may be a variety of moderate to severe blood abnormalities, impaired kidney function and metabolic acidosis. Electrolyte imbalances are common in heat stress, and IV liquids may need to be administered to combat acidosis.
Act promptly when you find a goat you expect is suffering from heat stroke. If the goat can walk, isolate it in the shade and take its temperature. If the temperature is over 40.5C, set a fan for direct ventilation, spray the coat with water, and wet the head, legs and stomach with water. (Cold water may be too great a temperature shock to the vascular system – any water will do). If the symptoms diminish in 15-20 minutes, the goat may continue recovery on its own. Make sure the temperature is reduced to 39.8C, and watch the goat closely for a few hours to see that it acts normally. Continue to monitor its behaviour, temperature, pulse and respiration after the animal has been stabilised. If the goat is prostrate and unable to walk, do not move it. Take its temperature. Erect shade if the animal is in direct sunlight and begin cooling with water. You will need the vet, tissue destruction begins prior to death, so prompt medical attention is imperative. When cooling therapy reduces the goat's rectal temperature to 39.8C, cooling measures can be discontinued.
Remember, prevention is better than cure. Give free access to clean, cool water and freshen it frequently. In hot weather, move the water source into the barn if your goats normally have to travel to reach it. Ensure your goat/s have access to good shade and barns or living areas are well ventilated. Provide adequate barn and feeder space to reduce competition for resources. Ensure your goat/s do not undertake any activities that cause exertion or induce stress.
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USES – Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Dogs, Cats. It is also a stimulant of appetite, Energy support, Improvement of growth and reproductive performance. Also an aid to weaning. Diuretic and Stimulant of Liver and Kidney functions. An aid to recovery after stress and disease. Very helpful as an aid against heat stress.
COMPOSITION – Carnitine HCI 5g, Sorbitol 25g, Magnesium Sulfate 25g, Excipient (Vegetable Extracts) 100ml
I use it orally after diluting on ration of 2 parts water and 1 part Vigosine. I administer 5-10ml for mature Goats and 3-5ml for immature kids. Administer daily (for me i use a syringe through the mouth) for 3-5 days then stop. 3 days later i used it in their drinking water (which i discovered was not cost effective as their drinking bowls are emptied and cleaned everyday) and now instead use it to dress their feed which works out fine as they always leave little wasted feed.
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The concept of effective spatial bandwidth (EBW) is extended from the case of an MAS solution for perfectly conducting (PEC) cylinders to dielectric cylinders. It is shown that the ideas and results for the conducting cylinder apply in a straightforward manner to the dielectric case. For the dielectric case, there are two auxiliary surfaces. Because the EBW calculations are independent of the scatterer material, the auxiliary surface for the scattered field will follow the same guidelines for both the PEC and dielectric cases. The guidelines for the second auxiliary surface are described and verified here. Guidelines for both a plane wave incident field and a monopole line source incident field are provided.


If we lived on Venus, a day would be strange indeed. Venus rotates on its axis the opposite direction of the Earth. This means that on Venus, the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east! And it is a very long day, equal to 243 Earth days!
 Stranger still is the fact that a day on Venus is longer than a year! It's orbital period around the Sun is only 225 days. According to the Venusian calendar, WW II ended only 56 days ago!
 Venus is one of only two planets that rotate the opposite direction, called retrograde motion. There are several theories why Venus rotates this way. Both involve collision in Venus' past that altered the rotation of the planet.


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Immunoglobulin Switch Region
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A site located in the INTRONS at the 5' end of each constant region segment of a immunoglobulin heavy-chain gene where recombination (or rearrangement) occur during IMMUNOGLOBULIN CLASS SWITCHING. Ig switch regions are found on genes encoding all five classes (IMMUNOGLOBULIN ISOTYPES) of IMMUNOGLOBULIN HEAVY CHAINS.
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Background Gastroschisis is associated with low birthweight, which is thought to be due to protein leakage into the amniotic fluid from herniated bowel, bowel inflammation, placental chorangiosis and villous oedema. Little is known about the growth trajectories of fetuses affected with gastroschisis compared to those of normal fetuses.
Methods A retrospective review of fetal ultrasound measurements (biparietal diameter (BPD), head circumference (HC), abdominal circumference (AC), and femur length (FL), n = 830 measurements, mean of 6 measurements per fetus) from 130 fetuses with gastroschisis at UCLH (1992–2012). Size data were compared with BMUS reference centiles and were expressed as a function of gestational age. Growth velocity was deduced by the change in z score for each measurement between adjacent visits.
Results Average z scores fell from close to zero at early gestations (i.e. on average the same as normal fetuses) to -1 for BPD, HC, and FL and -2 for AC (Figure 1, AC as an example). For growth velocity, lowess curves for BPD, HC and AC were negative before 25 weeks suggesting that velocity is less than expected. After 25 weeks the mean was around zero suggesting that on average fetuses stay on the same centile (Figure 2, HC as an example). This pattern is not seen for FL where the lowess curve remains around zero for all gestation.
Conclusions Fetuses with gastroschisis have a slower increase in BPD, HC and AC measurement before 25 weeks compared with normally formed fetuses but after this time velocity normalises.
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Radio telemetry uses radio technology to perform remote measurements in an effort to report and analyze information. Data is transferred from point to point via radio technology to create radio telemetry systems, enabling users to gather information and use it to make a determination about a subject. Usually, this system requires external instructions in order to operate. This is done through a process known as telecommand control.
The concept of radio telemetry uses the same basic technology as standard radios found in cars and homes. Transmitters range in size from small portable devices to large radio stations, and all emit radio waves. These waves are transferred through an antenna to a receiver. Generally, the system does not use complex information transfer such as coding, but simply signals transmitted at specific frequencies. This enables users to identify the location, direction and other data about a specific subject.
Many times, telemetry equipment simply uses a series of beeps, each with a different purpose. Those on the receiving end can dial through different frequencies, similar to the way people listening to the radio change the dial on a car stereo. However, the frequencies used for radio telemetry are on a higher scale than normal audio broadcasting.
One of the most important modern forms of the technology is remote radio telemetry system. Powerful radio transceivers connect to remote monitoring sites via wireless communication technology. These can contain built-in error correction features, increasing the accuracy of the data transfer and providing seamless communication with little or no interference such as cross-talk. The benefit of this system is its ability to be used across platforms. Remote systems can be utilized globally with satellite technology, while traditional mediums were limited in range.
Radio telemetry is used in a variety of different industries to facilitate more efficient tracking and control of subjects. For example, the wildlife industry uses small transmitters linked to animals to enable tracking across large distances. Scientists are able to identify migration routes and locate the animals for intervention when necessary.
Some of the most advanced forms of radio telemetry are used by the military to control robotic airplanes such as the Predator drone. Utilizing remote radio telemetry, drones can be controlled from anywhere around the world. Complex data streams enable pilots to accumulate and process data in real-time, enabling flight control.
Your post has lots of great information about radio telemetry. Radio telemetry runs on the same basic principles as the radio. It is based on the transmitter and receiver. Thanks for sharing such an informative post.


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Morados colour can be highly varied, ranging from reddish/orange to a dark violet/brown, usually with contrasting darker black streaks its narrow sapwood is a pale yellow and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood.
Grain is typically straight, though sometimes slightly irregular or interlocked depending on the species. Fine, even texture and a naturally high luster though depending on the particular species, the wood can have a coarser, more fibrous texture.
Morado is so similar in appearance and working properties to rosewood, it is also sometimes referred to as Bolivian or Santos Rosewood. The wood has been used in various capacities as a substitute for the endangered‚ Brazilian Rosewood.
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How To Win Converts
British Go Journal No. 10. December 1969. Page 4.
Francis Roads
One of the objects of the British Go Association is to spread the knowledge of the game to as many people as possible. Anyone who has tried, as I have, to start a local Go club knows that the best way of getting new members is by personal contact. I have been lucky in having had the opportunity of teaching the game of Go to scores and possibly hundreds of beginners, and I thought it might be useful to pass on some of my experience in winning converts to the game.
It is well known that groups such as science students, computer programmers, schoolmasters and chess-players often provide potential converts, but one can find interest in the game in surprising places - Young Conservatives, Scout groups and even the Townswomens Guild have been known to show interest - and therefore whenever I find myself in the company of new acquaintances, whoever they are, I always try to mention my interest in Go as soon as the conversation allows it. Usually someone will show interest, even if only of the polite variety, and the next step is to manoeuvre that person into asking me how the game is played. The battle is then half-won.
Two points always need to be made clear before even setting out the board and stones: first, that you are not about to explain either Messrs. Waddingtons trivial game or Go-Bang (properly Go-Moku); and second, that, although Go can be a very intellectual game, the basic rules are quick to learn, and that the game can be enjoyed at a very elementary level.
For the purpose of teaching beginners I have made some small quarter-boards (10 x 10) ruled on cardboard. Coloured counters, which cost about 5/- [25p] a gross, serve as stones - red and green or blue and yellow replacing black and white. These sets are very cheap, easily portable when you want to play a number of beginners at once, and also show the beginner how easily he can make his own board.
The generate maximum interest in the game it is usually best to get the beginner actually playing the game as soon as possible, and to cut the introductory explanation down to a minimum; I usually explain first the following six points in order.
 1. How moves are made.
 2. How stones connect to form armies (emphasising that diagonally adjacent stones are not connected.
 3. The object of the game, showing how armies can surround territory with or without the help of the edge of the board.
 4. The definition of liberties, and how stones and armies are captured (mentioning the need for internal surrounding).
 5. How the game ends, from the theoretical paint of view (i.e. when both players pass in succession).
 6. The two prohibitive rules of Go, i.e. the no-suicide rule and the rule of ko. Only the bare mechanics of these rules need be explained.
The above is enough to enable the beginner to play his first game of Go. Note that it is not necessary to explain about the safety of two-eyed armies ; this after all, is an elementary tactical principle and not a rule. And of course such relative niceties as ko-fights, seki, snap-back, etc. can easily be left out until later - they are not likely to occur in a players first couple of games.
Even with a four-stone handicap on a quarter-board, the beginner almost always ends his first few games by losing all his stones. There is no point in discouraging him by pointing out all his bad moves - better by far to point out a few good ones, even If he doesnt see why they are good. If he has lost a lot of stones in his first games, he will be in a receptive frame of mind for hearing about an infallible way of making his armies invulnerable. This is also a good time to point out the futility of playing stones inside territory securely held by the opponent, explaining exactly why it gains nothing.
By now you will have formed an opinion of your pupils aptitude for the game, and you will be able to judge whether to introduce further elementary points such as connection and disconnection or the use of the third and fourth lines from the edge, or whether to allow him to practise and assimilate what he has learnt so far. At whatever speed he learns the game, it is necessary to give plenty of practice at all stages by playing games that for you will inevitably be rather boring (though even against beginners there are opportunities for practicing and improving ones technique). You always need to try to find as much to praise as to blame in his play, and to remember that what seems blatantly obvious to the experienced player is not so to the beginner.
One should never leave a new convert without extracting a promise to play the game again, preferably with oneself or with a local Go club, nor without giving him the address of the Association and reminding him to send a stamped addressed envelope when writing for details. Its always a good idea to show a few copies of the Go Review and the British Go Journal - he wont understand much of it, of course, but it will help to show him how seriously the game is taken, If possible, beginners should always be left with some literature to read for themselves. The Associations introductory leaflet is very useful for this purpose.
As I remarked at the beginning, personal contact is better than any means of advertising as a way of converting new Go-players. Teaching beginners is not as exciting as playing someone your own strength, but if every Go-player would make it his business to introduce at least some new players to the game each year, it would do more than anything else to ensure the continued growth and success of our Association.
This article is from the British Go Journal Issue 10


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Charlie Chaplin
This 1936 classic written, music-directed, produced, directed by and featuring Charlie Chaplin is a satire on the evils of industrialisation and the struggle of the common man to survive. It was reported that Charlie Chaplin was inspired after a conversation he had with Mahatma Gandhi in which Gandhi complained about "machinery with only consideration of profit". Putting so many emotions in a silent movie was remarkable and Chaplin's character being force-fed by a machine, running around tightening screws in the assembly line and the factory owner watching through a close circuit camera have turned out to be a reality in these modern times. This movie is often hailed as one of Chaplin's greatest achievements, and there are no two opinions about it.